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     Vital records include: baptism. Her married name was Wingenroth. Bertha L. Walter was born circa 1870.² She was born on 23 August 1873 at West Manchester Township, York Co., PA.³ She was the daughter of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer. Bertha L. Walter was born on 27 August 1873 at Dover Twp., York Co., PA.^4,5,6,7 She was baptized on 23 January 1874 at Strayer's Salem Reformed Congregation, Dover Twp., PA; by Rev. I. S. Weisz.^5,8,6 She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer at Village of Heathville, York, PA.⁹ Bertha L. Walter lived in 1893 at Clay Township, Lancaster Co., PA.¹⁰ She married Harvey G. Wingenroth, son of Lewis Wingenroth, on 26 March 1893 at Lancaster Co., PA.^4,11 Bertha L. Walter had no natal children.⁴ She and Harvey G. Wingenroth appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Ephrata Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, along with Bertha L. Walter.⁴ She was living in May 1926 at Voganville, Lancaster Co., PA.^12,2 She was living circa 1931 at OR.¹³ She died before November 1955.¹⁴

     Her married name was Felker. Anna Walter was also known as Annie Walter. Vital records include: baptism. She was born circa 1872.² She was born circa 1876 at PA.⁴ She was born on 1 July 1876 at MD.^5,1 She was born on 6 July 1876 at Baltimore Co., MD.^6,7 She was the daughter of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer. Anna Walter was christened on 1 December 1876 at Shrewsbury Circuit of Evan. Asso., York Co., PA; as "Annie Walters"by J. M. Longsdorf.⁸ She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer at Village of Heathville, York, PA.⁹ Anna Walter lived in 1899 at Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA.⁶ She married Anthony Wayne Felker on 28 January 1899 at Lancaster Co., PA.^5,10,6 Anna Walter had three children, all living in 1910.⁵ She and Anthony Wayne Felker appeared on the census of 1910 at 549 Spruce St., Lancaster, PA, along with Anna Walter.⁵ She and Anthony Wayne Felker appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at 559 Spruce, Lancaster, PA, along with Anna Walter.⁴ She was living in May 1926 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA.^11,2 She was living circa 1931 at Leola, Lancaster Co., PA.¹² She died before 1955 at Leola or Lancaster, PA.¹³

     Merl Mayer wrote that "She was a very sweet and gentle woman and quite small. For some years she had been blind."² Mary L. Walter (an unknown value) attended First Christian Church, Bartlesville, OK.³ Vital records include: baptism, marr., obit. Mary L. Walter also went by the name of Mayme.⁴ Her married name was Hayt. Mary L. Walter also went by the name of Mamie L..⁵ She was born on 15 July 1880 at Spring garden Township, York, PA.^{6,7,8,3,4,9,10,11,12} She was the daughter of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer. Mary L. Walter was baptized on 21 August 1880 at the German Branch of First Reformed Church of York, York, PA; Mary and Sadie, children of Saml. E. and Susannah Walter were baptised together.⁸ She appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter at Iola, Allen Co., KS.¹³ Mary L. Walter witnessed the marriage of Charles John Mayer Sr. and Sadie Lauer Walter on 26 October 1898 at Odd Fellows Hall, Iola, KS; "The double wedding and grand Ball advertised by the Woodmen to take place in Odd Fellows hall last night, came off according to the schedule. Promptly at eight o'clock the orchestra played a march and the two couple walked into the hall which was crowded with a host of friends. The couples, Mr. Patrick Hayt, aged 21 and Miss Mamie Walter, 18, were attended by Mr. and Mrs. James Mills, and Mr. Joe Hayt and Miss Julia Mills were the groomsman and bridesmaid to Mr. Charley Mayer, 24, and Miss Sadie Walter, 20. The beautiful ceremony was conducted by Rev. H. I. Bryant, of the Christian church. After hearty congratulations were extended and a few friends had taken their departure from the hall, the Grand March was played and the dance went merrily on until the 'we sma' hours put an end to the gaiety and the couples wended their several ways homeward. The woodmen netted about $40 from the evening's entertainment."^{14,15,16,17,18} Mary L. Walter married Patrick Hayt, son of Frederick Hayt and Felice/Phylisea Boatson, on 26 October 1898 at Iola, Allen Co., KS; double wedding with Mary's sister, Sadie.^7,19,20 Mary L. Walter had one child in 1900.⁶ She and Patrick Hayt appeared on the census of 1900 at 604 No. Chestnut St., Iola, KS, along with Mary L. Walter.⁶ She and Patrick Hayt had four children.⁷ Mary L. Walter and Patrick Hayt appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at 128 No. McGee St., Caney, KS, along with Mary L. Walter.⁷ She was living between 1911 and 1968 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK.^3,21 She and Patrick Hayt appeared on the census of January 1920 at 517 E. 11th St., Bartlesville, OK, along with Mary L. Walter.⁴ She was living in May 1926 at Bartlesville, OK.¹⁰ She died on 14 March 1969 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK, at age 88; of heart failure.²² She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville, OK.^3,22

     Henry Roggers Walter was employed by Department of Defense, U.S. Government as a contract specialist.¹ He was born on 14 November 1909 at Iola, Allen Co., KS.^2,3,1 He was the son of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers. Henry Roggers Walter appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers at Iola, Allen Co., KS; On the 1910 census there is a small "4" above the "M" indicating that Samuel was married. This probably indicates that he was married 4 times.⁴ Henry Roggers Walter appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers at Iola, Allen Co., KS.⁵ Henry Roggers Walter appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers at Iola, Allen Co., KS.⁶ Henry Roggers Walter was living in May 1926 at Iola, Allen Co., KS.^7,3 He married Jessie Eileen Graham, daughter of Joseph Claude Graham and Elizabeth Olive Dunn, on 5 August 1945.¹ Henry Roggers Walter was living in November 1955 at Greenbelt, MD.⁸ He died on 7 February 1996 at Greenbelt, MD, at age 86.¹

     Elmer S. Walter was born in October 1890 at PA.² He was born circa 1891 at PA.³ He was born circa 1892 at PA.^1,4 He was the son of Samuel Elmer Walter and Ellen J. (?). Elmer S. Walter appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter at Iola, Allen Co., KS.⁴ Elmer S. Walter appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers at Iola, Allen Co., KS.² Elmer S. Walter appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers at Iola, Allen Co., KS.³ Elmer S. Walter was living in May 1926 at Iola, Allen Co., KS.⁵ He died after 1955 at Detroit, MI.⁶ He was living in November 1955 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.⁷

     Jacob S. Lutz was born on 27 August 1863 at Vera Cruz, East Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.^3,4 He was the son of Lewis Lutz and Hettie Esther Siegfried.^1,2 Jacob S. Lutz was christened on 6 December 1863 at Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, PA.⁵ He was a farmer in February 1891 at Leacock Township, Lancaster Co., PA.⁶ He married Catharine L. Walter, daughter of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer, on 28 February 1891 at Zion Lutheran Church, Leola, PA, by J. Koble, Pastor.^3,7,8 Jacob S. Lutz married Catharine L. Walter, daughter of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer, on 1 March 1891 at Mechanicsburg, Lancaster Co., PA; by J. Kohler, pastor of Zion's Lutheran Church.⁶ Jacob S. Lutz was a carpenter (not employed 4 months of the year) in 1900 at West Earl Northern District, Lancaster Co., PA.³ In June 1900 Jacob S. Lutz and Catharine L. Walter were listed as having one child.³ Jacob S. Lutz and Catharine L. Walter appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at West Earl Northern District, Lancaster Co., PA, along with Jacob S. Lutz.³ He was a motorman for Conestoga Transportation Company at Lancaster & Berks Co., PA.⁹ He and Catharine L. Walter appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Upper Lencock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, along with Jacob S. Lutz.¹⁰ He died on 27 March 1935 at Leola, Upper Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, at age 71. He was hit by a car as he crossed the road in front of his house.^11,12 He was buried on 31 March 1935 at Brownstone Evangelical United Bretheran Church, Leola, PA.¹³

      Harvey G. Wingenroth was also known as Wingenworth.³ He was born circa 1874 at Lancaster Co., PA.^4,2 He was the son of Lewis Wingenroth.² Harvey G. Wingenroth was and worked as a farmer and miller in 1893 at West Earl Township, Lancaster Co., PA.² He married Bertha L. Walter, daughter of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer, on 26 March 1893 at Lancaster Co., PA.^4,5 Harvey G. Wingenroth was a farmer in 1910.⁴ He and Bertha L. Walter appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Ephrata Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, along with Harvey G. Wingenroth.⁴ He died at OR.

      Anthony Wayne Felker was also known as Wayne Felker.² He was born circa 1874 at Lancaster Co., PA.^3,1,4 He was living in 1899 at near Lincoln, Lancaster Co., PA.⁵ He married Anna Walter, daughter of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer, on 28 January 1899 at Lancaster Co., PA.^3,2,5 Anthony Wayne Felker and Anna Walter appeared on the census of 1910 at 549 Spruce St., Lancaster, PA, along with Anthony Wayne Felker.³ He was a foreman in a paintworks between 1910 and 1920 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA.^3,1 He and Anna Walter appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at 559 Spruce, Lancaster, PA, along with Anthony Wayne Felker.¹ He died at Leola, Lancaster Co., PA.

      Patrick Hayt also went by the name of Paddy.¹ Patrick Hayt was also known as Harvey Hyat.² Patrick Hayt also went by the name of Pattie.³ He was born circa 1876 at IL.⁴ He was born on 17 March 1877 at LaSalle, LaSalle Co., IL.^1,5,6,7 He was the son of Frederick Hayt and Felice/Phylisea Boatson. Patrick Hayt witnessed the marriage of Charles John Mayer Sr. and Sadie Lauer Walter on 26 October 1898 at Odd Fellows Hall, Iola, KS; "The double wedding and grand Ball advertised by the Woodmen to take place in Odd Fellows hall last night, came off according to the schedule. Promptly at eight o'clock the orchestra played a march and the two couple walked into the hall which was crowded with a host of friends. The couples, Mr. Patrick Hayt, aged 21 and Miss Mamie Walter, 18, were attended by Mr. and Mrs. James Mills, and Mr. Joe Hayt and Miss Julia Mills were the groomsman and bridesmaid to Mr. Charley Mayer, 24, and Miss Sadie Walter, 20. The beautiful ceremony was conducted by Rev. H. I. Bryant, of the Christian church. After hearty congratulations were extended and a few friends had taken their departure from the hall, the Grand March was played and the dance went merrily on until the 'we sma' hours put an end to the gaiety and the couples wended their several ways homeward. The woodmen netted about $40 from the evening's entertainment."^8,9,10,11,12 Patrick Hayt married Mary L. Walter, daughter of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer, on 26 October 1898 at Iola, Allen Co., KS; double wedding with Mary's sister, Sadie.^5,13,14 Patrick Hayt and Mary L. Walter appeared on the census of 1900 at 604 No. Chestnut St., Iola, KS, along with Patrick Hayt.¹ He was a smelter between 1900 and 1910 at Iola, Gas City, and Caney, KS.^1,5,15 He and Mary L. Walter had four children.⁵ Patrick Hayt and Mary L. Walter appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at 128 No. McGee St., Caney, KS, along with Patrick Hayt.⁵ He moved in 1911 to 516 E. 11th, Bartlesville, OK.¹⁵ He was a jailer for four years and a private night watchman for homes for nineteen years.¹⁵ He was a furnaceman at a zinc smelter in January 1920 at National Zinc, Bartlesville, OK.^4,15 He and Mary L. Walter appeared on the census of January 1920 at 517 E. 11th St., Bartlesville, OK, along with Patrick Hayt.⁴ He died on 21 February 1960 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK, at age 82; of arteriosclerosis.^16,15 He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville, OK.¹⁵

     Miles Lutz was born on 15 October 1893 at PA.¹ He was the son of Jacob S. Lutz and Catharine L. Walter. Miles Lutz appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 in the household of Jacob S. Lutz and Catharine L. Walter at West Earl Northern District, Lancaster Co., PA.² Miles Lutz appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 in the household of Jacob S. Lutz and Catharine L. Walter at Upper Lencock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.³ Miles Lutz was a laborer at an iron works on 21 January 1920 at Upper Lencock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.³ He was ran a trolley at Pittsburgh, PA.⁴ He was living in 1931 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.⁵ He died on 2 October 1964. He was hit by a car in front of his house (the same way his father had died).^4,6

     Her married name was Dow. Joan Maxine Hayt was also known as Johanna.² Joan Maxine Hayt was also known as Joanne. She was born circa October 1919 at OK.² She was the daughter of Patrick Hayt and Mary L. Walter. Joan Maxine Hayt was born on 5 November 1919 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., KS.¹ She appeared on the census of January 1920 in the household of Patrick Hayt and Mary L. Walter at 517 E. 11th St., Bartlesville, OK.² Joan Maxine Hayt was living in 1968 at Alexandria, MD.³ She died on 14 July 1981 at Athens, ME.¹

     Floyd Donald Hayt was born on 17 July 1903 at Gas City, Allen Co., KS.^2,3,1 He was the son of Patrick Hayt and Mary L. Walter. Floyd Donald Hayt appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 in the household of Patrick Hayt and Mary L. Walter at 128 No. McGee St., Caney, KS.² Floyd Donald Hayt appeared on the census of January 1920 in the household of Patrick Hayt and Mary L. Walter at 517 E. 11th St., Bartlesville, OK.³ Floyd Donald Hayt was a furnaceman at a zinc smelter in January 1920 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK.³ He married Viola Loveall on 20 November 1922.¹ Floyd Donald Hayt was living in 1968 at Ft. Scott, KS.⁴ He died in September 1983 at Dewey, Washington Co., OK, at age 80.⁵

     Erven Walter Hayt was born on 24 October 1907 at Caney, Montgomery Co., KS.^3,2 He was the son of Patrick Hayt and Mary L. Walter. Erven Walter Hayt appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 in the household of Patrick Hayt and Mary L. Walter at 128 No. McGee St., Caney, KS.⁴ Erven Walter Hayt appeared on the census of January 1920 in the household of Patrick Hayt and Mary L. Walter at 517 E. 11th St., Bartlesville, OK.³ Erven Walter Hayt married Iris Celeste Lemley on 8 November 1936.² Erven Walter Hayt married Ora (?).² Erven Walter Hayt was living in 1968 at Kansas City, KS.⁵ He married Esther (?) after 1976.² Erven Walter Hayt died in September 1983 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.⁶

     Jafar Husain is the son of Dr. Hidayat Husain and Judith Ann Mayer.

     Alia Husain is the daughter of Dr. Hidayat Husain and Judith Ann Mayer.

     Timothy John Mayer is the son of Marshall Gene Mayer and Mary Sue Phelan.

     Paul Walter Felker is the son of Anthony Wayne Felker and Anna Walter.

     Ellen J. (?) was Dunkard church.² Her married name was Walter. She was born on 10 July 1858 at Lancaster Co., PA.³ She was born on 22 July 1858.⁴ Her married name was Springer.⁵ She married Samuel Elmer Walter, son of John Walter and Catharina Eichholtz, on 9 June 1889 at Ephrata, Lancaster Co., PA; by Samuel Harley.⁵ Ellen J. (?) and Samuel Elmer Walter were living in March 1894 near Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA; Samuel told his son, Henry, that when he lived in Pennsylvania, there was someone with a barn that had a glass roof and that it was so amazing.^6,7 Ellen J. (?) and Samuel Elmer Walter moved on 9 March 1894 to Iola, Allen Co., KS; In later years, Samuel told his son, Henry, that when the family moved to Iola, they rode in a boxcar of a train with all of their belongings and animals.^6,7 Ellen J. (?) died on 30 March 1894 at home, South of Iola, Iola, KS, at age 35.^8,4 She was buried on 1 April 1894 at Old Cemetery/Iola Cemetery, Iola, KS; buried with husband, Samuel E. and son, Samuel S.⁹ Funeral services were held at Reformed Church, Iola, KS, on 1 April 1894.¹⁰ She witnessed the burial of Samuel Elmer Walter on 18 May 1926 at Old Cemetery/Iola Cemetery, Iola, KS; lot 103, block 7.^11,12,9,13

     Samuel S. Walter was born on 23 July 1893 at PA.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Elmer Walter and Ellen J. (?). Samuel S. Walter was born circa 1894 at PA.³ He appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter at Iola, Allen Co., KS.⁴ Samuel S. Walter appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers at Iola, Allen Co., KS.¹ Samuel S. Walter appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers at Iola, Allen Co., KS.³ Samuel S. Walter appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers at Iola, Allen Co., KS.² Samuel S. Walter married Nellie I. Rush circa 16 October 1916 at Iola, Allen Co., KS.⁵ Samuel S. Walter was baptized circa 1919 into the Methodist faith.⁶ He died on 3 December 1919 at Kansas City, KS, at age 26; (died intestate, a resident of Allen Co., KS).^6,7 Funeral services were held at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Iola, KS, on 7 December 1919.⁶ He was buried on 7 December 1919 at Old Cemetery/Iola Cemetery, Iola, KS.⁸ He witnessed the burial of Samuel Elmer Walter on 18 May 1926 at Old Cemetery/Iola Cemetery, Iola, KS; lot 103, block 7.^9,10,8,11

     Her married name was Rapp.¹ Her married name was Ropp.² Dora Walter was born in January 1890 at PA.^3,1,4 She was the daughter of Samuel Elmer Walter and Ellen J. (?). Dora Walter appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter at Iola, Allen Co., KS.⁵ Dora Walter appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers at Iola, Allen Co., KS.³ Dora Walter appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Samuel Elmer Walter and Lillie Hattie Roggers at Iola, Allen Co., KS.⁴ Dora Walter was living in May 1926 at Kansas City, KS.^2,1 She died before 1955 at Kansas City, KS.

      Maggy L. Walter was also known as Maggie Walter. Vital records include: baptism. She was born on 7 September 1871 at Dover Twp., York Co., PA; Maggie, child of Saml. E. and Susanna Walter.^2,3 She was born on 7 September 1871 at West Manchester Township, York Co., PA.⁴ She was the daughter of Samuel Elmer Walter and Susanna Lauer. Maggy L. Walter was baptized on 29 June 1872 at Strayer's Salem Reformed Congregation, Dover Twp., PA; by Pastor Jacob Zeigler.^2,5,3 She died on 5 September 1873 at York Co., PA, at age 1.^6,7,8 She was buried circa 8 September 1873 at Shiloh Union Cemetery, W. Manchester Twp., PA.⁶

     Her married name was Draper.¹ Nellie I. Rush was also known as Eleanor.² Her married name was Walter. She was born circa 1898. She married Samuel S. Walter, son of Samuel Elmer Walter and Ellen J. (?), circa 16 October 1916 at Iola, Allen Co., KS.³

     Eliza Wyke died at Iola, KS?. Her married name was Walter. She was born circa 1852. She married Samuel Elmer Walter, son of John Walter and Catharina Eichholtz, on 2 April 1896 at Iola, Allen Co., KS.¹

     Her married name was Walter. Lillie Hattie Roggers was born in November 1866 at NB.³ She was born on 13 November 1867 at Deroine, Nemaha Co., NB.^2,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Jacob Roggers and Ruth Mapel Hill.² Lillie Hattie Roggers was born circa November 1868 at NB.^7,8,9,10 She witnessed the relocation of Jacob Roggers and Ruth Mapel Hill between 1870 and 1877 to Kansas; from Missouri.⁶ Lillie Hattie Roggers appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 in the household of Jacob Roggers and Ruth Mapel Hill at Castle Twp., McPherson Co., KS.¹¹ Lillie Hattie Roggers appeared on the census of 1 March 1885 in the household of Jacob Roggers and Ruth Mapel Hill at Humboldt, Salem Twp., Allen Co., KS.⁶ Lillie Hattie Roggers was living in September 1897 at Humboldt, KS.⁹ She married Samuel Elmer Walter, son of John Walter and Catharina Eichholtz, on 28 September 1897 at Humboldt, KS; by F. W. Fenn, pastor M.E. Church, Humboldt, KS.^12,13,9 As of 28 September 1897, Lillie Hattie Roggers was also known as Lillie H. Rodgers.^9,10 On 2 December 1899, Lillie Hattie Roggers and Samuel Elmer Walter mortgaged the following property: at N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 11, Twp. 25, Range 18, E of the 6th P.M., Allen Co., KS,from Lillie Hattie Roggers from Jacob Goodner for the sum of $1,250.00. The mortgage was paid in full and released on 30 Nov 1901.¹⁴ She and Samuel Elmer Walter appeared on the census of 1900 at Iola, Allen Co., KS, along with Lillie Hattie Roggers.¹² On 7 November 1901, Lillie Hattie Roggers and Samuel Elmer Walter mortgaged the following property: at N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 11, Twp. 25, Range 18, E of the 6th P.M., Allen Co., KS,from Lillie Hattie Roggers from Wilder S. Metcalf of Laurence, KS for the sum of $1,000. The mortgage was released 8 Jan 1909.¹⁵ On 30 November 1901, Lillie Hattie Roggers and Samuel Elmer Walter mortgaged the following property: at N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 11, Twp. 25, Range 18, Allen Co., KS,from Lillie Hattie Roggers from Taylor, Wheeler & Company of Pittsburg, KS for the sum of $487.50. Mortgage was released 6 Dec 1906.¹⁶ She and Samuel Elmer Walter appeared on the census of 1905 at Iola, Allen Co., KS, along with Lillie Hattie Roggers.¹⁷ She and Samuel Elmer Walter were Methodist Episcopal.^18,19 Lillie Hattie Roggers and Samuel Elmer Walter appeared on the census of 1910 at Iola, Allen Co., KS, along with Lillie Hattie Roggers; On the 1910 census there is a small "4" above the "M" indicating that Samuel was married. This probably indicates that he was married 4 times.²⁰ She and Samuel Elmer Walter appeared on the census of 1915 at Iola, Allen Co., KS, along with Lillie Hattie Roggers.²¹ She and Samuel Elmer Walter appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Iola, Allen Co., KS, along with Lillie Hattie Roggers.²² She died in February 1953 at Greenbelt, MD, at age 85.² She was buried on 6 February 1953 at Greenbelt Cemetery, Prince George's Co., MD.²

     Abraham Lauer was born on 6 November 1796 at PA.^2,3,4 He was the son of Philip Lauer Jr. and Anna (?).¹ Abraham Lauer witnessed the christening of Jesse Lauer in May 1816.¹ Abraham Lauer married Susanna Witmer, daughter of Henry Witmer and Susanna Eversole, on 6 December 1821 at First (Trinity) Reformed Church, York, York Co., PA; by Rev. Lewis Mayer.^5,6,7 Abraham Lauer , now residing in West Manchester, PA, administered the estate of his mother.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1830 at Manheim, York Co., PA, along with Abraham Lauer.⁹ He appeared on the census of 1840 at Manor, Lancaster Co., PA, along with Abraham Lauer.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 1840 at West Manchester Twp., York Co., PA, along with Abraham Lauer.¹¹ He and Susanna Witmer appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 at West Manchester, York Co., PA, along with Abraham Lauer.¹² He died on 5 September 1877 at West Manchester, York Co., PA.^2,1 He was buried at Neiman's Church Cemetery, West Manchester Twp., York Co., PA.² He was baptized in the LDS church on 14 December 1988.¹³ He received his endowment on 18 January 1989.¹³

     Her married name was Lauer. Susanna Witmer was also known as Susannah.⁴ Susanna Witmer was also known as Susan Witmer listed as spouse of Abraham Lauer (born 1797 in PA) -- no parents listed.¹ She was born on 4 September 1802 at PA.^5,6 She was the daughter of Henry Witmer and Susanna Eversole.^3,4 Susanna Witmer was born circa 1804 at PA.⁷ She married Abraham Lauer, son of Philip Lauer Jr. and Anna (?), on 6 December 1821 at First (Trinity) Reformed Church, York, York Co., PA; by Rev. Lewis Mayer.^8,2,9 Susanna Witmer was christened on 23 June 1826 at Strayer's (Salem) Reformed Church, Dover, York Co., PA.¹⁰ She and Abraham Lauer appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 at West Manchester, York Co., PA, along with Susanna Witmer.⁷ She died on 27 July 1874 at West Manchester, York Co., PA, at age 71.^6,11 She was buried at Neiman's Church Cemetery, West Manchester Twp., York Co., PA.⁶

     Levi Lauer was born circa 1820 at PA.² He was born on 21 August 1822 at Hellam Twp., York Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Abraham Lauer and Susanna Witmer.¹ Levi Lauer was baptized on 8 May 1823 at First Reformed Church & Trinity, York City, PA.³ He married Susan circa 1848 at W. Manheim Twp., York Co., PA.¹ Levi Lauer was a store keeper and owned property on 17 September 1850 at Manheim, York Co., PA.² He and Susan appeared on the census of 17 September 1850 at Manheim, York Co., PA, along with Levi Lauer.² He appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 at West Manheim Twp., York Co., PA, along with Levi Lauer.⁴

     Vital records include: baptism. Gabriel Lauer was born on 1 April 1832 at Dover Twp., York Co., PA.^1,2 He was the son of Abraham Lauer and Susanna Witmer. Gabriel Lauer was baptized on 21 June 1832 at Strayer's Salem Reformed Congregation, Dover Twp., PA.^3,4,5 He married Rebecca Lenker on 8 May 1864 at Saint John's Lutheran Church near Berrysburg, Mifflin Twp., PA.³

     Vital records include: baptism, obit. Amos Lauer was born on 19 September 1833 at Dover Twp., York Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Abraham Lauer and Susanna Witmer. Amos Lauer was christened in September 1834 at Strayer's Salem Reformed Congregation, Dover Twp., PA; sponsor: John Lower, Jr.^2,1,3 He was born circa 1836 at PA.⁴ He appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 in the household of Abraham Lauer and Susanna Witmer at West Manchester, York Co., PA.⁴ Amos Lauer was listed in the assessor's military roll as a single, 30 yr. old farmer. in 1865 at W. Manchester Twp., York Co., PA.⁵ He was unmarried.³ He died on 20 January 1917 at at his home, near Shiloh, PA, at age 83. He resided with Mr. and Mrs. Elias Reiber.⁶ He was buried on 23 January 1917 at Neiman's Church Cemetery, West Manchester Twp., PA.⁶