1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
James F. CRAMER Self M Male W 30 PA Farmer PA PA
Mardella CRAMER Wife M Female W 33 PA PRUSSIA PRUSSIA
Elizebeth C. BORTNER Other S Female W 9 PA Servant --- ---
Susan KREBS Aunt S Female W 65 PA --- ---
Simon CRAMER Father W Male W 56 PA --- ---
Source Information:
Census Place Codorus, York, Pennsylvania
Family History Library File 1255206
NA Film Number T9-1206
Page Number 114C
The 1860 census shows that a Jessee L Cramer, age 28 and born in Pennsylvania, was a boarder in Wabash County, Indiana, and working as a house carpenter.
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles on Ancestry.com shows that Jesse L. Cramer, of Huntington County, Indiana, enlisted on 27 Jan 1865 as a Private in Company B, Indiana 153rd Infantry Regiment on 27 Jan 1865, and mustered out on 4 Sep 1865 at Louisville, KY. This is confirmed by a 1901 biography of his nephew, posted online at the Ancestry.com Message Board for Huntington County, Indiana, notes that he took part in the late rebellion (Civil War), and "served throughout the war."
At the time of the 1900, 1910 and 1920 census, Jesse was widowed and a resident of the Marion Branch National Military Home in Grant County, Indiana. Dean Cramer shows that Jesse died in Ohio, and was buried at the National Soldier's Home Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
1870 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Town of Antioch
Enumerated 5 Jul 1870
Page 3
21-22
Cramer, Jesse L 37 M W Carpenter 300 Penn
Cramer, Mary A 28 F W Keeping House Oh
Cramer, John A 8 M W At Home Ind
Craemer, Ellen 6 F W At Home Ind
Cramer, Mary E 3 F W At Home Ind
Cramer, Rosettie 1 F W At Home Ind
1910 Census
Maryland, Caroline County, Denton
Enumerated 13 Apr 1910
SD 1 ED 3 Sheet 1A
8-8
Hunter, William R Head M W 68 m2 10 Md Md Md Farmer
Hunger, Joanna A Wf F W 52 m2 10 1/1 Pa Pa Pa
Karge, Allice B Stepdtr F W 17 S NJ NJ Pa
JOEL CRAMER, a farmer of Dallas township, is a native of York Co., Pa., where he was born February 16, 1833, being the next youngest in a family of 9 children, born to Christian and Katherine (Warner) Cramer, who were also natives of Pennsylvania.
They removed to Seneca, Ohio, abt 1837, where they lived until their death. Joel was reared to manhood there, received a common school education, such as the facilities of those days afforded. When aout 17 years of age he emigrated to Indiana, first settling in Wabash, with the expectation of learning the carpenter's trade with his brother, remaining with him the most of the time for 3 years. Then for about 6 or 7 years his time was divided between this and Wabash County. In 1856 he permanently located at what is now Andrews, where he lived until the fall of 1869, when he removed to the farm which now he resides.
November 16, 1856, his marriage with Mary A. Shively was solemnized, and to their union 5 children were born, of whom 3 are now living: Charles E., Gilford S., and Alpheus T. The deceased children were: Laura E., who died the wife of Millard F. Millman, and William A. In January 1865, he enlisted in the service of his country; February, he was mustered in Company B, One hundred and Fifty-Third Indiana Regiment of Volunter Infantry, serving until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged at Louisville, Ky., October 1865.
Since 1869 he has made farming his occupation, and he has been very successful. He now owns 187 acres of well improved land. He and His Wife are menbers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, In Politics, he is a Republican.
(SOURCE: "HISTORY OF HUNTINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA:" Courtesy of Roger E. Cramer, RKCEDAR@AOL.COM)
1870 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Dallas Twp, PO Antioch
Enumerated 13 July 1870
Page 20
141-141
Cramer, Joel 37 M W Farmer 5000 600 Penn
Cramer, Mary A 36 F W Keeping house Ohio
Cramer, Laura E 13 F W At hoem Ind
Cramer, Charley E 9 M W At Home Ind
Cramer, Gilford S 5 M W At Home Ind
Cramer, Frank 2 M W At Home Ind
Banchank, Mag 37 F M Housekeeper 350 Va
Banchank, henry S 11 M W At Home Ind
1880 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Dallas Twp
Page 30B SD 5 ED 203
Enumerated 28 and 29 Jun 1880
273-278
Cramer, Joel W M 47 Farmer Pa Germany Ga
Cramer, Mary A W F 46 Wf Keepign Hosue Oh Pa Pa
Cramer, Charles W m 19 Son At home Ind Pa Oh
Cramer, Gilford W M 15 Son Ind Pa Oh
Cramer, Alpheus W M 13 Son Ind Pa Oh
1900 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Dallas Twp
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 11 ED 70 Sheet 9B
212-214
Cramer, Joel Head M W Feb 1833 67 N 56 Oa Oa Oa Farner
Cramer, Mary A Wf W F Jan 1834 66 M 56 5/3 Oh Pa Pa
Milliman, Lawrence E GrdSon W M Nov 1879 20 S Ind Ind Ind Day Laborer
Cramer, Floy E GrdDtr W F July 1890 9 S Ind Ind Ind At School
1910 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Dallas Township, Andrews Town
Enumerated 2 May 1910
SD 11 ED 83 Sheet 13A Stamped 27
315-318
Cramer, Joel Head M W 77 m1 53 Pa Pa Pa Own Income
Cramer, Mary A Wf F W 76 m1 53 5/3 Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Celia E Grdtr F W 13 S Ind Ind Ind
A 1901 biography of his nephew, posted online at the Ancestry.com Message Board for Huntington County, Indiana, notes that he took part in the late rebellion (Civil War), and "lost his right arm in the engagment before Atlanta, and who was also in the fight at Bull Run."
1870 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington Town
Enumerated 28 Jun 1870
Pages 58 and 59
453-457
Cramer, Adam L 35 M W Carpenter Pa
Cramer, Mary J 25 F W Keeping House Oh
Cramer, Ulissus G 4 M W Indiana
Cramer, Arrie B 2 F W Indiana
Cramer, Shyler C 1 m W Indiana
Chuck Winter writes that the Rev. Jacob Lischy officiatiated at his Christening. Dean Cramer writes that his sponsors were Daniel and Maria Elisabeth Diehl.
The DAR Patriot Index shows Kramer, Daniel b 12-24-1763 PA d 5-25-1843 PA Lt. PA. Spouse: Anna Margaretha Kern. This may be the same Daniel.
Edith Beard Cannon, in "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, p. 52, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1943, cited the following deed (2R, 422) April 15, 1805. Helfrich Kromer of Codorus Township, yeoman, and Sophia his wife: to George WERNER; for (Pounds) 49.10.0: 8 acres, 140 perches, part of tract of 109 acres 126 perches surveyed ) October 14, 1768, to Daniel Kromer in pursuance of an application for 100 acres dated September 13, 1768, now the property of the said Helfrick Kromer as it appears by released of his brother Daniel Kromer bearing date Aug. 29, 1782, given to his brother Philip Kromer with Christina his wife conveyed the same to Helfrick on April 9, 1791.
The given name Helfer/Helfrig/Helfrick/Helfrecht is said to mean "helper" or "help-right."
Clarence E. Cramer, in a preliminary draft of his manuscript titled "The Family of Johan Helfer Cramer (Revolutionary War Pension w-2762)"---which was presented at the John Cramer Family Reunion, Bascom, Ohio, August 22, 1943---stated that "Helfer was our first native-born American paternal ancestor...born and spent his early life in Codorus Township of York County, Pennsylvania." His listing on FindAGrave instead shows that he was born in Manheim Township, York County, PA. An abstract of his Revolutionary service simply states he was born in the year 1753 in York County, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.
A Helfer Kramer is referenced in the index of the book "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" by Strassburger/Hinke. Gen Pub Co, Baltimore, MD, 1966. (Vol I 628,631,634) Don Billet of the York County PA genweb was kind enough to look up the information referenced in Vol I for me, since Vol I was not available in the San Antonio Public Library. He sent me the following email: "List A Ship, Phoenix, Qualified 1 Oct 1754, Phila, Johan Helfergramer, pg 628. List B, Johann Helffer Cremer, pg 631 and List C, Johann Helffer Cramer, pg 634. No women or children listed this ship." Perhaps these are relatives? Edith Beard Cannon shows that a Lorentz Cramer was also listed aboard the Phoenix, the passengers being described as 11 Roman Catholicks, 25 Menonists, Swissers, 300 Souls. 554 Freights. From Franconia Palatinate, Zweybreck.
According to a biography of one of his children, published in the BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF VAN WERT COUNTY (OHIO), "Helfar Cramer came from Germany and took an active part in the American Revolution, and after the war settled in York County, PA, where he died, leaving seven children."
The book "Nine Months In York Town" by James McClure chronicles the period between September 1777 and June 1778, when the Continental Congress met and the Articles of Confederation were signed in York. Clarence E. Cramer writes that "York, a small town of 1,600 in 1775, was now the Nation's actual Capital...At York Horatio Gates was welcomed by the American Congress, Von Steuben came, and La Fayette reported. It was in York that Count Pulaski stopped and had his recruiting station. And here Congress remained through the darkest hours from Brandywine through Valley Forge to Monmouth. One York citizen, Hon. James Smith, signed the Declaration of Independence, six others became Generals in The Revolution..(and) some historians claim that York county sent more soldiers to the Revolutionary Army than any county in all of the 13 Colonies. When one considers that all of these came from this one small town and its surrounding county, despite the Friends and Mennonites unwilling to fight upon religious principles, others holding faithful to their Oath of Allegiance rather than to their homes, and a subtantial percentage of "Loyalists," something of the feeling of Helfer Cramer, his family, friends, neighbors and fellow citizens may be understood."
In Henry James Young's 1937 Compilation, "York County, Pennsylvania in the American Revolution," Vol. VI, p. 365, the entry for Helfer Cramer reads as follows: Priv. PA. Militia. Annual allowance $26.66. Received $66.65. Placed on roll 1/7/33. Start of Pension 3/4/31. Age 79. Act of 1832. On page 409 of the same book, a letter from the Veterans Administration to S. B. Bellows, dated Je 16, 1934 was transcribed as follows:
Helfer Cramer - W.2762
"Helfer Cramer was born in the year 1753 in York County, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.
While residing in said York County, he enlisted July 10, 1776, served as a private in Captain John McDonald's company, Colonel Swope's Pennsylvania regiment [--"the Flying Camp"--] and was discharged January 15, 1777. He served in Captian John Miller's Pennsylvania company, from September 16, 1777 to November 15, 1777.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 12, 1832, then a resident of Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
The soldier, Helfer Cramer, married April 5, 1785, Sophia Neetiz or Neteiz; the were married by "Parson Shrader," a Clergyman of the Lutheran Church of York County, Pennsylvania.
The widow, Sopia Cramer, was allowed pension on her application executed, December 5, 1838, then aged seventy-six years and living in York County, Pennsylvania. She died about July 1840.
Their children are referred to but Henry is the only one whose name was stated; he was in York County, Pennsylvania in 1840. "
Edith Beard Cannon, in "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, p. 62, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1943, cites the service listed above, along with the additional service as follows: listed as a private in the First (Captain John Shearer) Company, Seventh Battalion, according to an arrangement of Militia officers, June 17, 1779, and served in this rank when it the became the Eighth Company of the Fifth Battalion, according to an arrangement for 1780 and 1782.
Helfer, along with George Kreps, assisted with the pension application for Andrew Finfrock. Andrew was a brother-in-law to Helfer, married to Barbara Neudig. Cramer and Kreps swore that they say Finfrock in the Army as a soldier at Fort Lee.
Clarence E. Cramer writes that "The 1779 Tax Records show Helfer Cramer then owned a farm of 124 acres in Codorus Township (see page 12), and his mother is listed seperately as "Widow GRAMER" with the parental acres." He is continously listed as "Single" and with the 124 acres, in the 1780, 1781, and 1782 tax records. A second record of the 1782 appraisal shows he owned 2 horses and 3 coes, also an addtional farm of 66 acres. (p. 52). Cramer further indicates that "It would appear that Helfer and Sophia owned three farms in all, the 124 acre farm in Codorus Township acquired in about 1777 or 1778, perhaps adding 66 acres to it; the 109 parental acres from his father; and 51 acres in Codorus Township bought in 1812. Helfer's taxes were well above the average of his community. (pp. 56-57). They lived not far from the Stone Church.
After the conclusion of the war in 1783, Helfrich continued to continued to serve in the local militia. In a return for September 27, 1788, Helfrich Cramer is a private in the Seventh (Captain Philip Cramer) Company, Fifth Battalion. According to a return of the election of Militia Officers, February 21, 1794, Helfer Cramer was chosen Lieutenant of the Sixth (Captain George Creps) Company, Second Regiment of the Light Horse.
Edith Beard Cannon, in "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, pp. 52 - 53, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1943, cited the following deeds
(2R, 422) April 15, 1805. Helfrich Kromer of Codorus Township, yeoman, and Sophia his wife: to George WERNER; for (Pounds) 49.10.0: 8 acres, 140 perches, part of tract of 109 acres 126 perches surveyed ) October 14, 1768, to Daniel Kromer in pursuance of an application for 100 acres dated September 13, 1768, now the property of the said Helfrick Kromer as it appears by released of his brother Daniel Kromer bearing date Aug. 29, 1782, given to his brother Philip Kromer with Christina his wife conveyed the same to Helfrick on April 9, 1791.
(2W, 374) March 26, 1812. Helfrich Cramer of Codorus Township, yeoman, and Sophia his wife: to George WERNER: for $1.00: confirmation of 2R, 422.
(2X, 374) April 2, 1813. Abraham WEBER and Catharine his wife: to Helfrich Kramer of Codorus Township, yeoman: for (pounds) 256: 51 acres 51 perches in Codorus Township.
(3F, 484) December 26, 1817. Helfrich Dramer of Codorus Township, yeoman, and Sophia his wife" To Peter LONG: for $120: 3 acres, part of a tract of 109 acres patented to grantor May 22, 1810, called "Cramer's Addition."
In September, 1815, Helfrig Cramer was the administrator of the Estate of Anna N. Cramer, widow, of Codorus Township. Tenet in $200. Inventory filed March 11, 1816. Account filed December 24, 1816, shows a balance of $9. 41 1/2. Source: Cannon, Edith Beard "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, p.48
The York County German Gazette, October 1, 1833 had the following obituary: "Am 22sten September, im Codorus Township, Hr. Johannes Helfer Cramer, ein alter Revolutions Soldat, ist gestorben, im 80ste yahr seines alters. Der versterbne diente im Krieg der Vereinigten Staaten gegen Grossbritannien, und erdulte hunger und blose eines siebenyahrigen Krieges."
The English York Gazette, October 15, 1833 published his obituary as follows: "On the 22nd ult. in Codorus Township, Mr. John Helfer Cramer, a soldier of The Revolution, died, aged 80 years. He served and endured hunger and privations of a seven years's war, that his country might be free."
Both newspaper articles were originally transcribed by Clarence E. Cramer in his 1943 manuscript about the Cramer family.
His tombstone read "Hier ruhen die gebeine von JOHAN HELFER Cramer, gebohre im September, 1753 gesterben den 22sten September, 1833, im 80 iahr seines Alter Ruhe sanft in deiner gruft Bis duch iesus Stemine ruft"--in English this woud read "ohan Helfer Cramer, born Sept., 1753 - died Sept 22, 1833 In this 80th Year, Rest peacefuly in your grave Until Jesus's voice calls you." The inscriptions on the stone were copied by the Reverend Doctor Paul D. Yoder and Clarence E. Cramer, sometime prior to the 1943 publication of Cramer's manuscript about the family of Johann Helfer Cramer.
FindAGrave indicates that Helfer was 80 years 0 months and O days old as of his date of death, so it would appear that September 22 was both his birth and death day.
Lived on a farm southeast of Helfer. Clarence E. Cramer writes that his baptismal sponsors were Johann Lorentz and Anna Maria (Emigh) Cramer
FindAGrave notes that his headstone may be the one between his wife's stone and the stone of his father but his stone is almost unreadable. If it isn't that stone his stone may have been destroyed over time but he is buried in this cemetery. Chuck Winter shows his date of death as 30 October 1840.
Edith Beard Cannon, in "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, pp. 1-72, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1943, writes that an Administation Bond (2N, 174) was posted on November 7, 1840 for the Estate of Laurence Cramer of Codorus Township, Henry Cramer Administrator. This book is lost. January 3, 1843, Henry Cramer, administrator reported that in pursuance of a Court order dated Jan. 5, 1841, the sale of the following was conducted: No. 1, containing 50 acres sold to Christian MECKLEY for $311.41 1/2; No. 2, containing 19 acres, to John ROHRBACH for $189.43 3/4; No. 3, containing 80 acres, the homestead part, to Catherine Lehman for $298.12 1/2; No. 4, containing 9 acres, to Joseph GRAYBILL for $85.81 (Orphans Court Dockets, U. 145). P
Could this be the John Cramer (21 Oct 1772-3 Sep 1853), husband of Christina (24 Aug 1776-5 Sep 1847), who is buried at St. David's Cemetery in West Manchester, York County, PA?
Clarence E. Cramer writes that his baptismal sponsors were his maternal grandparents, Johann and Elisabetha Neidig. He was named in honor of Johann(es) Neudig. He indicated that after his marriage, he and Catharina lived near the Stone Church. He moved to Fostoria, Ohio sometime between 1837 and 1840...(with) printed records for each of these dates, as well as Family tales. (P. 57).
Edith Beard Cannon, in "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, p. 52, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1843, cited the following deed:
(3A, 29) December 26, 1814. Johannes Cramer of Shrewsbury Township, yeoman; to John KOLLER: for $1.50: lot 18 in Shrewsbury town.
According to the "Biographical History of Van Wert County (Ohio), Volume II" John Cramer Sr came to Ohio in 1840 and settled on a farm in Seneca County, where he died June 29, 1856, his wife having departed September 16, 1854. They were both members of the German Lutheran Church, and in politics, Mr. Cramer was a democrat. He had served in the war of 1812 as a captain, and was an honored man in his community, where he left a fair fortune. (p. 154) In the book "Seneca County, Biographical Sketches" it says that John and Catherine (Slote) Cramer settled in Loudon Township, Seneca County, in 1838, and purchased 160 acres of land, most of which they cleared and improved and where they lived; here the father died in 1855, in his sixty fifth year; and the mother in 1854, in her sixty second year. (Loudon Township, p 893)
According to Dean Cramer, John donated some of his own land for the Cramer Cemetery in Fostoria, Ohio.
1850 Census
Ohio, Seneca County, Louden Twp
Enumerated 24 Sept 1850
Rome
85-85
John Cramer 59 M Farmer 3000 Pa
Cathrine Cramer 57 F Pa
Wm. Cramer 18 M Farmer
Sophis Cramer 16 F Pa
Sarah A Cramer 13 F Pa
John Hook 12 M Oh
Per BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF VAN WERT COUNTY (Ohio) "John Cramer was eighteen years of age when he accompanied his parents to Seneca County, Ohio, and had then finished his education. Until twenty-one years of age he remained on the home farm, and then engaged as a laborer in a saw-mill in Seneca County for two years, and then, in 1847, he married and bought eighty acres of land, on which he at once located and cultivated until 1864, when he came to Van Wert and bought 120 acres in Pleasant township, where he now resides and still owns 75 acres of finely improved land. The family all worship in the Methodist Episcopal faith, and in politics Mr. Cramer is a prohibitionist; he is a member of the grange No. 82, of which he was the treasurer for 14 years."
FindAGrave lists his date of birth as 9 Oct 1822, and date of death as 10 Jan 1912. A photo of an engraved double tombstone, with a second wife, Sarah J. Cramer, shows the dates as 6 Oct 1833 through 11 Jan 1912. Dean Cramer has an earlier date of death, 11 November 1905.
1850 Census
Ohio, Seneca County, Bloom Twp
Enumerated 28 Sept 1850
1305-1333
Martin and Rebecca Schaffner
1306-1334
John Cramer 28 M Laborer Pa
Ann Cramer 20 F Ohio
1860 Census
Ohio, Seneca County, Bloom Twp, PO Bloomville
Enumerated 28 Jun 1860
Page 79
600-567
John Cramer 36 M Farmer 2000 844 Pa
Anne E Crame4r 30 F O
William J Cramer 8 M O
Sarah C Cramer 6 F O
Frank A Cramer 4 M O
Irene H Cramer 3 F O
Anne E Cramer 1 F O
Charles W Cooly 17 M Laborer O
1870 Census
not located
1880 Census
Ohio, Van Wert County, Fourth Ward Van Wert
Enumerated 14 Jun 1880
Page 31 SD One ED 151
Cherry Street
3
Van Danig John B M 20 Laborer Mich Penn Oh
Cramer, John W M 57 Farmer Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Ann W F 49 Wf Keeping House Oh Pa Pa
Cramer, Frank W M 24 Son Farmer Oh Pa Oh
Cramer, Irene H W F 23 Dtr Oh Pa Oh
Cramer, Annie W F 21 Dtr Oh Pa Oh
Cramer, Martin S W M 19 Son At School Oh Pa Oh
Cramer, Ralph A W M 14 Son At School Oh Pa Oh
Cramer, Charles W M 12 Son At School Oh Pa Oh
This might be the John E. Cramer who shares a tombstone with Libbie Cramer Shaffner and Cora E. Cramer at the Fountain Cemetery in Fostoria, Ohio. The dates for John that were inscribed are Oct. 15 1850?/?1858? through April 15, 1892.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FHSL-MLX
name: John F. Cramer
gender: Male
burial date:
burial place:
death date: 09 Mar 1919
death place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
age: 61
birth date: 1858
birthplace: Mi
occupation: Secy. Brewing Co.
race: White
marital status: Married
spouse:
father: Emanuel Cramer
father's birthplace: Pa
mother:
mother's birthplace: Pa
indexing project (batch) number: B00851-6
system origin: Michigan-EASy
source film number: 2074997
reference number:
Collection: Emanuel Cramer in entry for John F. Cramer, "Michigan, Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995"
1900 Census
Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids City, Precinct 3
Enumerated 26 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 58 Sheet 27B
East Bridge
127-561-662
Cramer, John F Head W M Apr 186=57 43 M 11 Mich Pa Pa Bookkeeper Brewery
Cramer, Hattie E Wf W F Mar 1864 36 m 11 0 Mich NY NY
Whitmore, Lillian Sister-in-law W F Dec 1871 28 S Mich NY NY Stenographer
Whitmore, Parke Brother-in-law W M Nov 1877 22 S Mich NY NY Clerk Drug Store
John L. Cramer was born May 20, 1888, and died at his home in Manheim Township, May 29, 1945, aged 57 years and 9 days.
The Stone Church community was shocked to learn of the sudden and unexpected death of Mr. Cramer. He had attended the Memorial Day services at the Stone Church on Sunday, May 27, and appeared to be in his usual health.
Mr. Cramer was a life-long resident of the Stone Church community, a kind husband and father, a respected neighbor and friend. He was a faithful member of the Stone Church Union Sunday School and of the Lutheran congregation. He attended church regularly every Sunday, a devoted friend of both pastors. He was the father of a large family. One of his sons is now overseas in the service of his country.
The funeral services were held from the Geiple Funeral Parlor, Glen Rock, Pa., Friday afternoon, June 1, 1945, and concluding services at Stone Church. His pastor, Rev. K. S. Ehrhart, officiated, assisted by Rev. Paul D. Yoder. The latter used as his text Psa. 8:4. Burial was made in the new cemetery at the Stone Church.
1910 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Manheim Twp
Enumerated 18 Apr 1910
SD 15 ED 75 Sheet 2B
38-38
Cramer, John L Head M W 21 m1 1 Pa Pa Pa Laborer Railroad
Cramer, Lizzie M Wf F W 22 m1 1 2/2 Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Stanley Son M W 4 S Pa Pa Pa [Stanley J. Barthold per his mother's obituary]
Cramer, Victor H Son M W 9/12 S Pa Pa Pa
1920 Census
Pennsylvania, Adams County, Conowago Twp
Enumerated 8 Jan 1920
SD 13 ED 7 Sheet 8A
Elm Avenue
159-192
Cramer, John L Head M W 3`1 m Pa Pa Pa Track foreman Steam Railroad
Cramer, Elizabeth M Wf F W 32 m Pa Pa pa
Cramer, Victor H Son M W10 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Walter W Son m W 8 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Pauline E Dtr F W 5 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Ruth A Dtr F W 4 5/12 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Harold E Son M W 2 10/12 S Pa Pa Pa
1930 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Manheim Twp
Enumerated April 11, 1930
ED 67-47 SD 25 Sheet 6B
133-134
Cramer, John L Head M W 41 m 20 Pa Md Pa Farmer
Cramer, Lizzie M Wf F W 42 m 21 Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Victor H Son M W 20 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Walter W Son M W 18 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Pauline E Dtr F W 16 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Ruth A Dtr F W 14 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Harold E Son M W 13 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Catherine M Dtr F W 8 S Md Pa Pa
Cramer, Harry L Son M W 5 S Pa Pa Pa
A biography of his son, posted online at the Ancestry.com Message Board for Huntington County, Indiana, notes that
"Joseph L. Cramer, also a native of York county, Pennsylvania, and was crippled in 1861, being unable to perform manual labor. He was one of nine children, six sons and three daughters. He learned the trade of a shoemaker, and in the fall of 1856 came to Huntington county, Indiana, settling on a farm near the village of Pleasant Plain, and there plied his craft. It was not long before he gained an enviable reputation for his skill and the thoroughness of his work, and the entire neighborhood came to him when they wanted shoes made. He would take the leather and fashion a boot or shoe from the very first step to its completion, ready for the wearer. He loved children, and it did not take the little folks long to find out that he was their friend. His shop was their headquarters and he never failed to show his appreciation of them and a deep interest in all the little affairs which make up the world of childhood, and he was a prime favorite among all the children."
1870 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Jefferson Twp, P. O. Huntington
Enumerated 5 Aug 1870
Pages 5 and 6 Stamped 138
41-41
Cramer, Joseph 41 M W Shoemaker $625 $260 Pa
Cramer. Ann 35 F W Keeping House Pa
Cramer, William 16 M W At Home Pa
Cramer, Alice 17 F W Pa
Cramer, Ann 13 F W Ind
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K6DL-G6J
name: Joseph Lemiel Cramer
event: Draft Registration
registration date year range: 1917-1918
event place: Lawrence County, Illinois, United States
gender: Male
birth date: 23 Aug 1882
birthplace: , , United States
country of citizenship: United States
nara publication title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
nara publication number: M1509
film number: 1614205
digital folder number: 005248717
image number: 01517
Collection: Joseph Lemiel Cramer, "United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
1870 Census
Pennsylvania, York, Codorus Twp, PO Codorus
Enumerated 9 Sept 1870
Pages 24 and 25
181-181
Creamer, Priscilla 30 F W Spinster 3000 600 Pa
Sherman, Delila 20 F W Domestic Pa
182-182
Cramer, H L 40 M Farmer 5000 600 Pa
Cramer, Caroline 29 F W Pa
Cramer, Joanna 11 F W Pa
Cramer, Martin 8 M W Pa
Cramer, Caroline 7 F W Pa
Cramer, Mary 5 F W Pa
Cramer, Emma 5 F W Pa
Cramer, Anna 4 F W Pa
Cramer, Delila 2 F W Pa
1880 Census
Pennsylvania, York, Codorus Twp
Enumerated 3 Jun 1880
Pages 4D SD 7 ED 16
26-28
Creamer, Priscilla 30 W F 44 Head of Family Pa Pa Pa
--/29
Shafer, Theodore W M 28 Pa Pa Pa
Shafer, Joanna W F 18 Wf Keeping House Pa Pa Pa
Shafer, Saine? W F 2/12 1 Dtr Penn
27-30
Henry and Eliza Zimmerman
28-31
Cramer, Henry L W M 49
Cramer, Caroline H W F 41 Wf Keeping House Pa Switzerland Pa
Cramer, Joanna E W F 20 Dtr Teacher Pa
Cramer, M. L. W M 18 Son Laborer Pa
Cramer, C. Capilota W F 17 Dtr Servant Pa
Cramer, Mary C W F 15 Dt Servant pa
Cramer, Emma Laura W F Dtr At Home Pa
Cramer, Estella W F 13 Dt At Home Pa
Cramer, Delilah D W F 11 Dtr At Home Pa
Cramer, Alice R W F 8 Dtr At Home Pa
Cramer, Leah B W F 6 Dtr At Home Pa
Crmer, Editha Irena W F 2 Dtr At Home Pa
Appears to have died young, as a namesake sister was born in 1790. Dean Cramer, in his notes, shows that she died in 1786, the year of her birth. Clarence Cramer shows that her baptismal sponsors were Johann and Elisabestha Neudig, her maternal grandparents., and that she died in infancy, likely buried in an unmarked grave at the Stone Church.
Clarence E. Cramer writes that she was baptized on the Fifth anniversary of her parents wedding. Her sponsors were Anthony and Margaret BRICKER, Helfer's cousins. He said that she lived near the Stone Church.
On the 1850 federal census, in South Codorus, York County, Pennsylvania there is a listing for Jacob Werner (age 34), who is enumerated with a Margaret Werner (age 32), and children Adam (age 7), Daniel (age 6), Matilda (age 4), and John (age 2). Living in the household is a female named JULIAN WERNER, age 57 (born ca 1793). Could this be Juliana Cramer Werner? She and Jacob were said to be the parents of a Jacob Werner, born ca 1817, among others.
When he registered for the draft during the First World War, he was employed as a clerk at Binks Clothes Shop in Oklahoma City, and supporting his mother and father. He was of medium heighth and build, with blue eyes and light hair. FindAGrave shows that he shared a a burial marker with Marie Cramer, 1894-1976.
HANOVER ? Lawrence A. Cramer, 87, of Hanover, formerly of Glen Rock RD 1, died Friday afternoon at his home. He was the husband of the late Alice M. (Thoman) Cramer.
The service will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. Jacob's (Stone) Church, Brodbecks. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church. The Geiple Funeral Home Inc., 53 Main St., Glen Rock, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cramer was born in Manheim Township. He was the son of the late Chester H. and Ellen (Runk) Cramer.
He farmed in the Manheim Township area for most of his life. Until his retirement several years ago, he worked at the Leister Furniture Co. in Hanover for several years. He moved to the Hanover area a year ago.
He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Jacob's (Stone) Church, and a life member of Lineboro Fire Company in Lineboro, Md.
Mr. Cramer is survived by a son, Robert D. Cramer of Hanover; two daughters, Virginia M. Williams of Hanover, and Henrietta J. Krenzer of Orange, Va.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Annie Hare of York, and Lora Myers of Hanover.
Officiating at the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Richard C. Weaver.
1930 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Penn Twp
Enumerated 23 Apr 1930
ED 67-63 SD 25 Sheet 37B
244-246
Cramer, Lawrence Head M W 26 M 21 Pa Pa Pa Carpenter Home
Cramer, Alice Wf F W 22 m 17 Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Lawrence F Son M W 4 2/12 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Virginia M Dtr F W 2 5/12 S Pa Pa Pa
Obituary
Anderson Daily Bulletin
Anderson, Indiana
Thursday, Jan. 27, 1966
Lawrence H. Cramer
Lawrence H. Cramer, 79, 937 Cambridge Dr., Wabash, father of Mrs. Helen Motto of Anderson, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday at a nursing home in Wabash.
Mr. Cramer was a lifetime resident of the Wabash area. He was a retired employee of the Brown Trucking Company, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Suriving are his wfe, Amy; two daughters, Mrs. Motto of Anderson and Mrs. Fred Rantz of Wabash; a son, Robert Cramer of Indianapolis; several grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hoover-Miner Funeral Home in Wabash by Re. E. Dean Findley. Burial will be in the Fall Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2013 from the image of the obituary on FindAGrave)
Dean Cramer instead listed his wife as Amy Marie HILL.
1910: Residing w parents, 86 Sherman Street, Wabash, Indiana. Single. Occupation: Teaming - street work.
1917: Residing 658 West Main Street, Wabash, Indiana. Married w 2 children. Occupation: Laborer - United Paperboard Co.
1920: Residing 255 North Carroll Street, Wabash, Indiana. Husband of Amy; parents of Helen and Robert. Occupation: Laborer.
1920 Census
Indiana, Wabash County, Wabash Ward 2, Noble Twp
Enumerated 5 Jan 1920
SD 11 ED 193 Sheet 3B
255-68-68
Kramer, Lawrence Head M W 34 m Ind Ind Ind Drayman Truck
Kramer, Amy Wf F W 22 M Ind Ind Ind
Hill (LINED THROUGH), Helen Dtr F W 13 S Wisc Ind Ind
Cramer, Robert Son M W 6 S Ind Ind Ind
Cramer, Edward Brother M W 37 S Ind Ind Ind Foreman Paper Mill
1930 Census
Indiana, Wabash County, Noble Twp, Wabash City
Enumerated 8 Apr 1930
ED 85-9 SD 4 Sheet 7A Stamped 103
80-178-155
Cramer, Lawrence H Head M W 44 m 25 Ind Ind Ind Factory Worker Table Slide
Cramer, Amay M Wf F W 33 m 25 Ind Ind Ind
Cramer, Robert L Son m W 16 M Ind Ind Ind
Cramer, Alice L Dtr F W 1 S Ind Ind Ind
1940 Census
Indiana, Wabash County, Noble Twp Ward 3
Enumerated April 12, 1940
SD 5 ED 85-16 Sheet 9B
336
Cramer, Lawrence Head M W M Ind Same Place
Cramer, Amy Wf F W 54 M Ind Same Place Cook Restaurant
Cramer, Alice L Dtr F W 11 S Ind Same Place
1942: Residing 336 West Canal Street, Wabash, Indiana. Husband of Amy. Employer: Brown Trucking Co.
1953: Residing 734 North Spring Street, Wabash, Indiana. Husband of Amy.
1850 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, South Codurus Township
Enumerated 16 Nov 1850
Stamped 386
94-94
Leah Sherman 33 F Pa
Delilah Sherman 1 F Pa
Simon Cramer 28 M Cooper $600 Pa
Cath Cramer 20 F Pa
James Cramer 1 M Pa
Alexander Cramer 26 M Carpenter Pa
Joseph Cramer 20 M Carpenter Pa
Ephraim Cramer 18 M Carpenter Pa
1860 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Codorus Twp, PO Hetricks
Enumerated 25 July 1860
Page 35
235-264
Henry Cramer 64 M Carpenter 10,000 2,000 Pa
Precilla Cramer 22 F House Domestic Pa
Leah Sherman 39 F Widow $--- $200 Pa
Delila Sherman 11 F Pa
236-265
Henry L Cramer 29 M Farmer $--- $825 Pa
Caroline Crame4r 21 F Wf Pa
Joanna Emma Cramer 11/12 F Pa
Henry Koller 14 M Pa
At the time he registered for the World War II draft, he was a resident of Fostoria, Ohio. He indicated that the person who "will always know your addrsss" was Mrs. Nellie Sherman of Fostoria. He was employed in farming, for his self.
1920 Census
Ohio, Hancock County, Washington Twp
Enumerated 11 and 12 Fegb 1920
SD 7 ED 75 Sheet 13A
179-184
Cramer, Roy Head M W 34 M Oh Oh Oh Farmer
Cramer, Clara A Wf F W 22 M Oh Alsace-Lorraine/German Ohio
Cramer, Clara L Dtr F W 7 S Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Charles H Son M W 5 S Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Ernest Son M W 2 S Oh Oh Oh
1930 Census
Ohio, Hancock County, Washington Twp
Enumerated 10 Apr 1930
ED 32-39 SD 12 Sheet 2B
41-42
Cramer, Le Roy E Head M W 44 m 23 Oh Oh Oh Farmer
Cramer, Clara A Wf F W 43 M 22 Oh Germany Oh
Cramer, Clara L Dtr F W 17 S Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Charles H Son M W 15 S Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Ernest A Son M W 12 S Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Lee D Son m W 10 S Oh Oh Oh
At the time of the 1920 census, she was living in York County, PA in the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Lydia Cramer, which was adjacent to the home of her parents.
Obituary, from FindAGrave
Lora S. Myers, 98, of Spring Grove, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover. She was the wife of Allen E. Myers, who died June 26, 1961.
Born Feb. 2, 1902, in Glenville, she was a daughter of the late Chester H. and Ellen J. (Runk) Cramer.
Surviving are two sons, Earnest A. Myers and Kenneth G. Myers, both of Spring Grove; two daughters, Gladys M. Allison of Thomasville and Loretta A. LeCrone of York; 23 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Donald L. Myers, who died in 1981, and a daughter, Janet M. Miller, who died in 1993.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sauter-Irwin Funeral Home, 175 N. Main St., Spring Grove. Burial will be in Jefferson Cemetery, Codorus Township.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FHNZ-YQG
name: Luella E. Cramer
gender: Female
burial date:
burial place:
death date: 06 Jan 1873
death place: Odessa, Ionia, Michigan
age: 3
birth date: 1870
birthplace: Mich.
occupation:
race: White
marital status:
spouse:
father: Emanuel Cramer
father's birthplace:
mother: Mary A. Cramer
mother's birthplace:
indexing project (batch) number: B51852-7
system origin: Michigan-EASy
source film number: 960505
reference number: v A p 76
Collection: Emanuel Cramer in entry for Luella E. Cramer, "Michigan, Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995"
She appears to have been the "Mrs. George Schultz, of Crawford County," mentioned as a survivor in the 1920 obituary of her brother, Charles.
Additionally, there is an Indiana Marriage record for Minnie Schultz to David Schultz, married 3 Nov 1909 in Jefferson Indiana. Minnie, born 2 Mar 1888 in Kansas, was shown as a daughter of Geo. Schultz and Maggie Creamer, and David, born 29 Aug 1880 in Wabash County, Indiana, was shown as a son of Wm. Schultz and Mary Holstein.
Said by Dean Cramer to have married Henry KOLLER, and to be buried at the Lutheran Cemetery, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania, near where she died.
At the time of the 1920 through 1940 census, he was living in York County, PA in the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Lydia Cramer. In 1920 was adjacent to the home of his parents.
FindAGrave notes that he was a son of Solomon & Elizabeth Cramer. He never married. A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in York April 20, 1861, with Co. I, 13th Pa Inf, at the rank of private. Died of disease.
1850 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, South Codorus Twp
Enumerated 15 Nov 1850
Stamped 354
69-69
Elias and Mary Cramer and family
70-70
Henry Cramer 54 M Farmer 5000 Penn
Anna M Cramer 55 F Penn
Henrietta Cramer 31 F Penn
Henry Cramer 20 M Penn
Priscilla Cramer 14 F Penn
Martin Cramer 8 M Penn (Is this the son of Solomon Cramer?)
Louisa Cramer 5 F Penn (A sibling of Martin's?)
Wm. A Slough 29 M Physician Penn
1860 Census
FindAGrave notes that In 1860, he was a railroad employee living in Glen Rock, however he is not indexed in Glen Rock, PA in 1860 by Ancestry.com. Might he actually have been the Martin Cramer, age 17 and born in Pennsylvania, who can be found on the 1860 census in Manhiem, York County, PA in the home of Jacob and Elizabeth Lammot. Could Solomon Cramer's wife Elizabeth have remarried instead of dying young? Martin is simply listed as a boarder in the home. He is the oldest of the children in the home, the Lammot children being Calvin, 15, Elizabeth, 12, Cornelius, 10 and Ellen age 6 months. Dean Cramer and Rosalie Sommer both show that Martin H. Cramer was a son of Solomon Cramer and Elizabeth La Motte. Perhaps that was her married name, and not maiden name.
There is a Martin Cramer, born 16 Sep 1861, who enlisted in the Union Army as a private on 16 Sept 1861 in Company C, 78th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania. He mustered out of the same company on 4 Nov 1864. Possibly the same person.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X6W1-Y77
name: Martin Shaffner Cramer
titles & terms:
event: Death
event date: 15 Dec 1935
event place: Libert Township, Van Wert, Ohio
residence:
street address:
gender: Male
death age: 73y 11m 23d
marital status: Married
race: White
occupation: Retired Phsician
birth date: 23 Dec 1861
birthplace: Ohio
estimated birth year: 1862
burial date: 17 Dec 1935
burial place: Van Wert, Ohio
cemetery:
father: John Cramer
father's titles & terms:
father's birthplace: Pa.
mother: Anna Shaffner
mother's titles & terms:
mother's birthplace: Ohio
spouse: Florence Cramer
spouse's titles & terms:
reference number: fn 76743
film number: 2022572
digital folder number: 4001940
image number: 1509
Collection: Martin Shaffner Cramer, "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953"
His obituary is said to have been published in the Ohio City Progress, the Van Wert Daily Bullitin, and the Van Wert Times on 16 and/or 19 Dec 1935. Available at the Brumback Public Library.
1910 Census
Ohio, Van Wert County, Pleasant Twp
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 101 Sheet 1A
West Crawford Street
339-16-17
Cramer, Martin S Head m W 48 m1 16 Oh Pa Oh Physician General Practice
Cramer, Florence Wf F W 36 m1 16 2/2 Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Donald R Son M W 14 S Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, John E. Son M W 6 S Oh Oh Oh
Was deceased as of the publication of Vol II, BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF VAN WERT COUNTY (Ohio). This agrees with the information from Dean Cramer, who says she died young. He also shows that she may also have been called Mary Ann.
The 1920 obituary of her brother, Charles, shows he was survived by a Mrs. William Jackson of Wabash. She had been married previously, possibly with children from this previous marriage, according to the 1910 Wabash County, IND census. On that she was shown as married twice, and the mother of 7 children total, only four still living. Only one son, William Jackson age 15, was listed with she and her second husband in 1910. Dean Cramer shows that she married first Owen KENNEDY.
In the 2004 obituary of her brother, Edward, she was referred to as "Mary J. Miller of New Freedom." Dean Cramer shows her husband as Russell Daniel MILLER, and shows them as the parents of Judy, Janet, Patricia, Pamela Jo and Russell Daniel Jr.
This MAY be their family at the time of the 1940 census
1940 Federal Census
Maryland, Carroll County, EL #8
Enumerated 7 Jun 1940
SD 2 ED 7-21 Sheet 24A
4 R
Miller, Russell F? Head m W 19 M no 7 Md Same House Farm Laborer
Miller, Mary J Wf F W 18 m No 4 Md Same House
Miller, Janet L Dtr F W 0/12 S Md Same House
Household #2 was the Wilhelm family, and household #6 was the Krebs family.
Could she have been a second wife? The 1850 census shows Michael Kocher as married to a Catherine, born ca 1820, in Germany. The eldest children, which are a good match to the children enumerated with Michael in Mary in 1860, were also shown as born in Germany versus Ohio or Germany. The Census MAY be incorrect.
Shown on FindAGrave as Mary Anna Margaretta Cramer Kocher.
Ancestry.com - Indiana Deaths shows her as Mary M. Kocher, age 83, died in Huntington, Indiana. The source of this record is the book A-7 on page 39 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.
1930 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Manheim Twp
Enumerated April 2, 1930
ED 67-47 SD 25 Sheet 1A Stamped 259
2-2
Cramer, George A Head M W 47 m 25 Pa Pa Pa Farmer
Cramer, Mamie M Wf F W 42 m 20 Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Maurice E Son M W 21 m 21 Pa Pa Pa Labor Construction Co
Cramer, Evelyn Dtr-in-law F W 19 m19 Ind Ind Ind
Cramer, Elwood L Son M W 15 S Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Effie F. Dtr Ab F W 15 S Pa Pa pa
Cramer, Beatrice V Dt Ab F W 13 S Pa Pa pa
Gross, Edward L Boarder m W 12 S Pa Pa Pa
Lickel, William Boarder M W 29 S Pa Pa Pa
There was a Milo Warren Cramer that died in Mansfield, Ohio on 26 Feb 1912. Since the death index lists neither parents nor his date of birth, it is not known if this might be the same Milo Cramer.
At the time of the 1930 Federal census, he was living with his sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Eugene Smith in Baltimore, single, and working as a bookkeeper.
(Research):She married second Durant Demar Weaver, as she can be found on the 1910 Fostoria, Ohio census in his home, listed as Nettie A Weaver, with her sons J. Clair and Charles HAZEN.
1930 Census
Ohio, Hancock County, Fostoria
Enumerated 3 Apr 1930
ED 32-38 SD 12 Sheet 1B
West North Street
522-24-24
Cramer, Olaf C R 29 M W 27 S Oh Oh Mich Machinist Screw Co
Cramer, Ada Mother F W 70 Wd Mich Mich Oh
Bixler, Ruth Sister F W 33 D Oh Oh Mich Bookkeeper Hatchery
Bixler, Helen Niece F W 8 S Oh Oh Oh
Bixler, William Nephew M W 6 S Oh Oh Oh
Dean Cramer writes that Oliver & Mary lived in Glen Rock, PA in a house Oliver built. Later he had a store and meat business with his son-in-law Miles Miller. Oliver & Mary retired & lived with their daughter Alice and her second husband John Shaffer on the Shaffer Farm near Sticks.
Obituary
(Copied from FindAGrave)
OLIVER H. CRAMER, 83, SUCCOMBS TO HEART ATTACK NEAR LINEBORO
LINEBORO, Md. ? A heart attack, suffered as he was preparing to retire, proved fatal to Oliver H. Cramer at 10 o'clock this evening at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Shaffer, near here. He was 83 years old.
Coroner L. U. Zech was notified and will issue the death certificate tomorrow. Mr. Cramer had been suffering from a heart condition for some time, although he had been able to be about. Today he and the rest of the family had entertained some guests. Shortly after they left this evening he began preparations to retire when he was suddenly stricken. Dr. W. P. McKnight, Glenville, was summoned to the home, but death occurred before he arrived.
Mr. and Mrs. Cramer had been making their home with the son-in-law and daughter for the past two years. Previously they resided in Glen Rock where Mr. Cramer conducted a grocery and butcher business. He was a member of the Lutheran Congregation of Stone Church, the Glen Rock Hose and Ladder Company and the Fireman's Relief Association.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Krebs Cramer; the daughter with whom he resided; a foster son, Levi W. Bubb, Baltimore, and two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Dietz, York, and Mrs. Rebecca Rohrbaugh, Millers, Md.
The funeral will be held Wednesday with brief services at the Shaffer home at 1:30 p.m. and further services at Stone Church. Rev. K. S. Ehrhart, Lutheran pastor, will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Funeral Director G. W. Geiple and Son, Glen Rock, have charge of arrangements.
1900 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Shrewbury Western District
Enumerated 8 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 146 Sheet 7B
144-143
Cramer, Oliver Head W M Jan 1855 45 M 21 Pa Pa Pa Carpenter
Cramer, Mary A Wf W F May 1854 46 M 21 1/1 Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Alice R Dtr W F Sept 1880 19 S Pa Pa Pa
Bubb, Levi W Nephew W M Oc t 1886 13 S Pa Pa Pa At School
1910 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Glen Rock Borough
Enumerated 26 Apr 1910
SD 10 ED 55 Sheet 10B
Main Street
229-236
Cramer, Oliver H Head M W 55 m1 31 Pa Pa Pa Retail Merchant Groceries
Cramer, Mary A Wf F W 55 m1 31 1/1 Pa Pa Pa
Bubb, Levi W Nephew M W 23 S Pa Pa Pa Fireman Rail Road Co
McAbre, George S Boarder M W 30 S Pa Pa Pa Butcher Slaughterhouse
Leight, Geore E Boarder M W 26 S Pa Pa Pa Machinist Boiler Wheel House
Heindel, Jacob Boarder m W 77 Wd Pa Pa Pa Own Income
Bortner, Muggie A Boarder F W 24 S Pa Pa Pa Machine Operator Sheet Factory
---/237
Miller, Miles R Head M W 32 m1 8 Pa Pa Pa Retail Merchant Groceries
Miller, Alice K Wf F W 29 m1 8 0/0 Pa Pa Pa
Miller, Helen R Sister F W 14 S Pa Pa Pa
1920 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Glen Rock
Enumerated 19 Jan 1920
SD 13 ED 54 Sheet 6B
142-147
Cramer, Oliver H Head m W 65 M Pa Pa Pa Retail Merchant Grocery Business
Cramer, Mary A Wf F W 65 M Pa Pa Pa
Miller, Alice K Dtr F W 39 M Pa Pa Pa Laborwoman Grocery Business
Rohrbaugh, Henry J Boarder M W 61 Wd Pa Pa Pa Cabinent Maker Furniture factory
1930 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Glen Rock Borourgh (Shrewsbury Twp, CROSSED THRU)
Enumerated April 8, 1930
ED 67-25 SD 25 Sheets 10B and 11A Stamped 168
Baltimore St
Cramer, Oliver H Head M W 75 M 24 Pa Pa Pa Mechanic odd jobs
Cramer, Mary A Wf F W 75 M 21 Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Alice K Dtr F W 49 D Pa Pa Pa Saleslady grocery store
His listing of FindAGrave shows he married Dorothy Elizabeth Menchey, and was the father of Christina Cramer Utz.
However, Robert Givens, in a 1988 genealogy titled "Neidig Genealogy Origins of the Family" stated that Daniel Cramer's son Phillip Cramer instead married Christina Neidig, daughter of Johannes and sister of Henrietta Sophia Neidig, wife of Phillip's eldest brother, Helfer Cramer.
It appears that Daniel's son Phillip did indeed marry a woman named Christina, based on the following deed, which references "Philip Kromer with Christina his wife"
Edith Beard Cannon, in "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, p. 52, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1943, cited the following deed (2R, 422) April 15, 1805. Helfrich Kromer of Codorus Township, yeoman, and Sophia his wife: to George WERNER; for (Pounds) 49.10.0: 8 acres, 140 perches, part of tract of 109 acres 126 perches surveyed ) October 14, 1768, to Daniel Kromer in pursuance of an application for 100 acres dated September 13, 1768, now the property of the said Helfrick Kromer as it appears by released of his brother Daniel Kromer bearing date Aug. 29, 1782, given to his brother Philip Kromer with Christina his wife conveyed the same to Helfrick on April 9, 1791.
Perhaps Dorothy Menchey was a second wife.
Givens also writes that Phillip and Christina were the parents of 8 children, all of whom were christened at St. Jacobs. His list shows these children as: Johannes/John Cramer b. 29 Oct 1782; Christina Cramer, b. 10 July 1784 and married Mr. Gosnell; Maria Barbara Cramer, b. 7 Mar 1786 and m. Mr. Markley, Helfer/Helser Cramer b. 6 Apr 1790, Peter Cramer b. ???, Daniel Cramer b. ??? and d. 1845, Molly Cramer b. ??? and m. Mr. Cochran, and Anna Margaret Cramer, b. ??? and d. 1845. Dean Cramer has an identical list of children born to Daniel's son Phillip Cramer by Christina Neidig. He also noted that "I suspect Phillip may have also been named Henry...."
A database on Ancestry.com [Ancestry.com - York County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1760-1800: Codorus Township] does have the following baptism records relating to four children born to a Phillip Cramer and a Christina Neidig:
Johannes Cramer, 1 Dec 1782, Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania
Christina Cramer, 5 Aug 1784, Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania
Maria Barbara Cramer, 11 Mar 1786, Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania
Helfer Cramer, 26 Apr 1790, Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania
It appears likely, however, that the husband of Christina Neidig was more likely another, older, Phillip Cramer. Daniel's son Phillip would have been only 13 years old when the eldest child was christened. Additionally Robert Givens stated that Phillips wife Christina was confirmed in St. Paul's in 1770 at the age of 14, so this would mean she was born about 1756. This would have made her 13 years older than her husband. If they married in 1782, prior to the birth of eldest son Johannes, Daniel's son Phillip would have been only 13, and his bride 26.
The family of Phillip Cramer and Christina Neidig should be studied further before conclusively linking them with the Phillip Cramer who was a son of Daniel Cramer and Anna Margaretha Schmidt.
Edith Beard Cannon, in "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, p. 53, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1843, cited the following deeds relating to a Philip Cramer of Manheim.
(3C, 142) April 20, 1816. Stephen SHORB and Christina his wife; to Philip Cramer of Manheim Township, yeoman; for $417.72; 33 acres 120 perches in Manheim Township.
(3G, 362) April 26, 1823. John STICK and Salome his wife: to Philip Cramer and Andrew Gerhart: for $936; 80 acres in Manheim Township, to be held by the grantee as tenants in common.
(3H, 130) April 28, 1824. Andrew GERHART and Catharine his wife: to Philip Cramer of Manheim Township: for $376: the Grantors' intereste in #G, 362.
1850 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Manheim Twp
Enumerated 18 Sept 1850
Handwritten No. 6, Stamped 321
144-144
Philip Cremer 82 M none 30 acrecer 1600 Pa
Elizabeth Cremer 71 F Pa
Cath Cremer 30 F Pa
Cath Myers 11 F
Lydia Myers 19 F Pa
Obituary published in the Fostoria Daily Review, Fostoria, Ohio on 12 May 1941, P. 1, Col. 6 and available to view at the Kaubisch Memorial Library in Fostoria. He was the father of Clarence E. Cramer of Chicago, who was the author of "The Family of Johan Helfer Cramer (Revolutionary War Pension W-2762) With Historical Background." Clarence reported that his father's estimate of his forebears could be summarized as follows: "The Cramers --- They all owned their own farms, lived to an old age, were exceedingly strong charactered people, raised large families, good Christians, never had a divorce or lawsuit in their history."
John Cramer emailed, in February 2012, that "Ralph Bernard Cramer was my grandfather. He moved to Cambridge City, Indiana where he married my grandmother, Maxine Niaomi Creager. They had two sons, John William and Neal Gilford. Ralph passed away in 1964, in Tucson Arizona, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery."
1940 Census
Indiana, Wayne County, Jefferson Twp, Hagerstown
Enumerated April 22, 1940
SD 10 ED 89-18 Sheets 17B and 18A
W. Clay
145 424 R 420
Cramer, Ralph Head m W 35 N Ind Same Place Tool Maker Factory
Cramer, Maxine E Wf F W 25 Ind Rural Wayne
Cramer, John William Son M W 1/12 S Ind R Henry
Cramer, Myrtle M Mother F W 66 Wd 8 Ind Same House
1910 Census
Ohio, Van Wert County, Pleasant Twp, Van Wert City
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 101 Sheet 2A
West Maple Street
305-48-50
Cramer. Ralph Head m W 45 m1 20 Oh Pa Pa Carpenter House
Cramer, Nettie Wf F W 42 m1 20 4/3 Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Maud Dtr F W 19 S Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Victor Son m W 17 S Oh Oh Oh Driver ??? wagon
Cramer, Harry Son M W 12 S Oh Oh Oh
Dean Cramer's notes indicate that she bought the "Homeplace" after Alexander died in 1902. The farm was later taken over by Rebecca's son Allen and his family. She is buried in the Lutheran Cemetery (sic), near Alexander and Susanna.
Dean Cramer writes that he died on 26 Feb 1964, and that he and his wife, Lorraine (UNKNOWN) lived in Detroit. They were the parents of Robert Jr. and Jo Ann, who married a KOVACK.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FHNZ-S9S
name: Rosa May Crammer
gender: Female
burial date:
burial place:
death date: 26 Aug 1868
death place: Ionia County, Michigan
age: 1
birth date: 1867
birthplace: Odessa
occupation:
race:
marital status:
spouse:
father: Emanuel Crammer
father's birthplace:
mother: Mary Ann Crammer
mother's birthplace:
indexing project (batch) number: B51852-6
system origin: Michigan-EASy
source film number: 960505
reference number: v A p 14
Collection: Emanuel Crammer in entry for Rosa May Crammer, "Michigan, Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995"
In her mother's obituary, she is referred to as Mrs. Leroy C. (Ruth) Wentz.
Obituary, from FindAGrave:
Ruth Anna Wentz, 84, of Westminster, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at the Westminster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife for 56 years of Leroy Charles Wentz, who died in 1991.
Born July 12, 1915, in Hanover, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Lizzie (Bange) Cramer.
Surviving are her daughter, Rachael Wentz of Westminster; two brothers, Harold Cramer of East Berlin, Pa., and Harry Cramer of Hanover, and one sister, Catherine Utz of Hanover.
She was preceded in death by four siblings, Stanley Barthold, Victor Cramer, Walter Cramer, and Pauline Rohrbaugh.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, with her pastor, the Rev. Stacy Marsh, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. The family will receive friends at the funeral chapel today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Avis Smith had the following comments about her grandmother: "Sara Cramer was from a Pennsylvania Dutch family. She was a widow and had two sons that had died. Her parents were farmers and congregationalists. They had lived in Finley, Ohio before the family moved to Lake Odessa, Michigan. She was a descendant of a Revolutionary War soldier. When married to Augustus Eliot, they had three daughters: Ida, Flora, and Ellen."
Augustus Elliott's pension application, as well as her widow's application, state that she had never been married before. Avis's other grandmother, Mary Ann Smith, was twice widowed. Perhaps this is who she was thinking of. Sarah and Augustus did have two sons who died young, and another son who appears to have been stillborn. This might also account for the discrepency in Avis's recollections.
At the time of the 1860 census, she was living in the home of her elder brother, Henry Cramer. She was listed as a "domestic" apparently helping her sister-in-law care for the home and children.
Death Index listing
Volume 7, page 427
Sarah Ann Eliott - died Feb. 2, 1924, Female, white, widow. Age 88y, 9m, 3d. Died of Arterial Sclerosis. Born: PA Housewife. Parents: J. Cramer & ------ Sloat.
Clarence E. Cramer shows she was also called "Mary Ann," and died young. Dean Cramer shows she died Apr 1941 in Van Wert County, Ohio. Unable to locate a death certificate on FamilySearch.Org for Ohio. As she was living with her daughter, Wilma, in Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana at the time of the 1940 census, it is possible she may have actually died in Indiana.
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Name: Sarah C Balyeat
Titles & Terms:
Event: Census
Event Year: 1940
Event Place: Ward 2, Anderson, Anderson Township, Madison, Indiana, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 86
Marital Status: Widowed
Race (Original):
Race (Standardized): White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
Relationship to Head of Household (Standardized): Mother
Birthplace: Ohio
Estimated Birth Year: 1854
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Enumeration District Number: 48-18
Family Number: 289
Sheet Number and Letter: 61A
Line Number: 11
NARA Publication Number: T627
NARA Roll Number: 1072
Digital Folder Number: 005459828
Image Number: 00663
Collection: Sarah C Balyeat in household of Wilma I Balyeat, "United States Census, 1940"
May have married a Mr. Tracy, and been listed as Sennie Tracy, age 30, mother of Irvin and Henry, at the time of the 1880 census. This family was living in the Baltimore boarding house run by Elias and Maryann, and Sennie was listed as their daughter.
1850 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, South Codurus Township
Enumerated 16 Nov 1850
Stamped 386
94-94
Leah Sherman 33 F Pa
Delilah Sherman 1 F Pa
Simon Cramer 28 M Cooper $600 Pa
Cath Cramer 20 F Pa
James Cramer 1 M Pa
Alexander Cramer 26 M Carpenter Pa
Joseph Cramer 20 M Carpenter Pa
Ephraim Cramer 18 M Carpenter Pa
1860 Census
Ohio, Seneca County, Bloom Twp, P.O. Bloomville
Enumerated 26 Jun 1860
Page 70
517-486
Simon L. Cramer 36 M Laborer $--- $100 Pa
Catherine Cramer 31 F Pa
James F. Cramer 10 M Pa
1870 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Codorus Township, P.O. Codorus
Enumerated 24 Sept 1870
Page 50
376-376
George and Elsie Kreps
377-377
Cramer, Simon 46 M Farmer $5000 $1485 Pa
Cramer, Catherine 43 F Wife Pa
Cramer, James 20 M Pa
Kreps, Susan 55 F Spinster $--- $2200 Pa
1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
James F. CRAMER Self M Male W 30 PA Farmer PA PA
Mardella CRAMER Wife M Female W 33 PA PRUSSIA PRUSSIA
Elizebeth C. BORTNER Other S Female W 9 PA Servant --- ---
Susan KREBS Aunt S Female W 65 PA --- ---
Simon CRAMER Father W Male W 56 PA --- ---
Source Information:
Census Place Codorus, York, Pennsylvania
Family History Library File 1255206
NA Film Number T9-1206
Page Number 114C
Census records when she was young and living at home show her born ca 1852. Later census records and her death certificate below put her date of birth later, ca 1857-1859.
The 1910 Census for Chicago, Illinois has a 52 year old, Susan Thirgrue/Shugrue, born in Indiana, was living with husband Thomas and children Daniel and Alfred. They were lodging in the home of John and Helen LETTS on Elmwood Avenue, Ward 3, Chicago (SD 1, ED 228, Sheet 15A). Susan and Thomas had each been married once, for 35 years, and Susan was shown as the mother of two living children.
In 1920, Susan Shugrue, age 61 and widowed, born in Ohio to parents from Pennsylvania and France can be found in the home of Christian and Mary Peterson of Denmark (44th Place, Third Ward, Chicago, SD 1 ED 171, Sheet 1A) . She was listed as a servant in their household, and her occupation was also shown as Servant, private family.
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name: Susan Shugrue
titles and terms (original):
death date: 16 Jul 1924
death place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
gender: Female
marital status:
race or color:
age: 67
estimated birth year: 1857
birth date: About 1857
birthplace: Tifin, Ohio
father: David Kramer
father's titles and terms (original):
father's birth place: Don't Know, Penn.
mother: Mary Simon
mother's titles and terms (original):
mother's birth place: Don't Know, France
occupation: Housewife
residence: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
street address:
spouse: Thomas
spouse's titles and terms (original):
spouse's birthplace:
burial date: 19 Jul 1924
burial place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Mt. Olivet
cemetery:
informant:
additional relatives:
digital folder number: 4205905
image number: 1590
film number: 1877530
volume/page/certificate number: rn 18850
Collection: Susan Shugrue, "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947"
1900 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Shrewbury Western District
Enumerated 8 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 146 Sheet 7B
149-150
Cramer, Theodore Head M W Oct 1865 34 n 10 Pa Pa Pa Merchant
Cramer, Kate Wf W F July 1870 29 m 10 1/1 Pa Pa Pa
Cramer, Trearie Dtr W F Apr 1892 8 S Pa Pa Pa At School
Margaret Kelly P???? W F Sept 1841 58 W 4/1 Pa Pa Pa
1910 Census
Pennsylvania, York County, Glen Rock
16 Apr 1910
SD 15 ED 55 Sheet 5A
Manchester Street
30-30
Cramer, Theodore Head M W 44 m1 20 Pa Pa Pa Retail Merchant Gen Store
Cramer, Catherine R Wf F W 39 m1 20 1/1 Pa Germany/German Pa
Cramer, Treva Dtr F W 17 S Pa Pa Pa
Keller, Margaret Motehr-in-law F W 70 Wd 4/1 Pa Pa Pa
When he registered for the World War I Draft, he resided in Oklahoma City, as did his father, D. I Cramer. He was listed as Verne Henry Cramer, and was a Trac. Salesman for Jos. E. Baldin of Tuscon, Arizona. Verne was 5'8 3/4 inches tall, of medium build, and had brown eyes and dark hair. When he registered for the Draft in 1942 during World War II, he was a resident of Marin, California, and employed at the Mare Island Navy Yard. He cited Esther M. Cramer, living at the same address as he was, as a person who would always know his address.
He appears to have been married several times. In 1910 he is enumerated with an Etta Cramer, wife, in Alameda, CA. In 1920 he is enumerated with a younger Esther Cramer in Bexar County, TX. And he is buried with an Allie Scudday Graham Cramer in the 1955/1956 Nueces County, TX.
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Name: Vern H. Cramer
Event Date: 22 Sep 1956
Event Place: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Formatted): 71 years 5 months 17 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 05 Apr 1885
Birthplace: Wabash, Indiana
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: David Cramer
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Hepp
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Occupation: Salesman
Residence Place: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas
Cemetery (Original): Memory Garden
Burial Place: Corpus Christi, Texas
Burial Date: 24 Sep 1956
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number: 2114934
Digital Folder Number: 4032108
Image Number: 1989
Reference ID: v X cn 49703
Collection: Vern H. Cramer, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
1910 Census
California, Alameda County, Oakland Twp
Enumerated 20 Apr 1910
ED 112 Sheet 19A
1072-284-303
Cramer, Verne Head M W 26 m4 Ind Ind Ind Salesman Store
Cramer, Etta Wf M (sic) W 21 m 4 0/0 Cal NY Germany/German
Thornagle, Chrystal Ladg F W 18 S Ca Ca Operator Tele Co
Thornagle, Edna Lodg F W 21 S Ca Ca Cal Nurse House
1920 Census
Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio Ward 7, 44th Precinct
Enumerated 15 Jan 1920
SD 14 ED 92 Sheet 15B
Mahnacke Court
130-334-373
Cramer, Vernon H Head M W 34 M Ind Ind Ind Traveling Salesman Wholesale Meat Co
Cramer, Esther Wf F W 26 M Tx Ark Ky
Victor H. Cramer, 63, died unexpectedly Thursday night at his home, Spring Grove R.D. 2.
He was a son of Mrs. Lizzie Bange Cramer, Homewood Church Home, Hanover, and the late John L. Cramer, and was a member of St. Jacob's (Stone) Lutheran Church and the Jefferson Fire Co. He was employed at the Hanover Wire Cloth plant.
Surviving are his wife, Eva E. (Nace) Cramer; his mother; five sons, Harold L. Cramer, Spring Grove R.D. 2; John E. Cramer, Hanover; Larry G. Cramer, Dean L. Cramer, and Ted L. Cramer, all of Spring Grove R.D. 2; a daughter, Mrs. Charlotte M. Fishel, Spring Grove R.D. 2; seven grandchildren, and seven brothers and sisters, Stanley Barthold, Spring Grove R.D. 2; Walter Cramer, Hanover; Mrs. Clark Rohrbaugh, Hanover; Harold Cramer, East Berlin; Mrs. Monroe Utz, Hanover; Harry L. Cramer, Hanover, and Mrs. Ruth Wentz, Melrose, Md.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Hanover, with the Rev. Richard C. Weaver, officiating. Burial will be in Stone Church Cemetery, Brodbecks. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday evening.