The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie Klinger Eaves

Ira Belden Wiest

M, b. 10 December 1881

Ira Belden Wiest|b. 10 Dec 1881|p2602.htm#i5641|Jacob Merkel Wiest|b. 8 Apr 1835\nd. 3 Feb 1915|p2602.htm#i1554|Maria H. Klinger|b. 3 Sep 1846\nd. 20 Jul 1906|p1186.htm#i5632|||||||Wilhelm Klinger|b. 19 Apr 1820\nd. 17 Dec 1872|p1209.htm#i842|Rebecca Schoffstall|b. 25 Feb 1825\nd. 1 Aug 1898|p2093.htm#i847|

Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Ira Belden Wiest was born on 10 December 1881 in Klingerstown, Schuylkill Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Merkel Wiest and Maria H. Klinger. Ira Belden Wiest married Alice Dinah Snyder, daughter of Henry K. Snyder and Malinda Daniel, circa 1899 in PA.

Source(s):
A Comprehensive History of the town of Gratz Pennsylvania, pages 240 & 764, compiled by the Gratz Historical Society, published (1997).

Ira Dewey Wiest

M, b. 26 July 1899, d. 1901

Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Ira Dewey Wiest was born on 26 July 1899 in Lykens Township, Dauphin Co., PA. He was the son of Gowen Hancock Wiest and Magdalena Koppenhaver. Ira Dewey Wiest died in 1901 in Dauphin Co., PA. He was buried in 1901 in St. Matthew's (Coleman's) Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, near Spring Glen, Dauphin Co., PA.

Source(s):
A Comprehensive History of the town of Gratz Pennsylvania, pages 334 & 602, compiled by the Gratz Historical Society, published (1997).

Ira Victor Wiest

M, b. 25 February 1899, d. 18 May 1918

Ira Victor Wiest|b. 25 Feb 1899\nd. 18 May 1918|p2602.htm#i49537|Henry Morris Wiest|b. 9 Sep 1874\nd. Feb 1948|p2601.htm#i14346|Mary Jane Wiest|b. 22 Jun 1875|p2607.htm#i20801|Henry T. Wiest|b. 24 Apr 1844\nd. 1 Apr 1917|p2601.htm#i9610|Catharine Schmeltz|b. 17 Mar 1845\nd. 26 Dec 1918|p2073.htm#i9611|||||||

Relationship=3rd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Ira Victor Wiest was born on 25 February 1899 in Ashland, Schuylkill Co., PA. He was the son of Henry Morris Wiest and Mary Jane Wiest. He died on May 18 1918 in an ammunition factory explosion at Oakdale, Dauphin Co., PA, at age 19.

Source(s):
The Descendants of Johann Peter Klinger and Catharina Steinbruch, by Max E. Klinger.

Irene Esther Wiest

Irene Esther Wiest||p2602.htm#i5558|Darius Jacob Wiest|b. 31 Oct 1874\nd. 28 Mar 1950|p2597.htm#i5544|Ida Witmer|b. 17 Dec 1886\nd. 29 Jan 1957|p2671.htm#i5543|Jacob M. Wiest|b. 8 Apr 1835\nd. 3 Feb 1915|p2602.htm#i1554|Maria H. Klinger|b. 3 Sep 1846\nd. 20 Jul 1906|p1186.htm#i5632|Jacob F. Witmer|b. 11 May 1854\nd. 2 Dec 1901|p2672.htm#i5509|Sarah E. Schaffer|b. 1 Jan 1859\nd. 2 Apr 1946|p2048.htm#i5510|

Relationship=3rd cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Irene Esther Wiest is the daughter of Darius Jacob Wiest and Ida Witmer. Irene Esther Wiest married K.E. Teacher on 18 April 1948.

Irwin A. Wiest

M, b. circa 1859

Irwin A. Wiest|b. c 1859|p2602.htm#i36196|Jacob Merkel Wiest|b. 8 Apr 1835\nd. 3 Feb 1915|p2602.htm#i1554|Susannah Schmeltz|b. 18 Mar 1836\nd. 7 Oct 1863|p2078.htm#i5658|||||||Andreas Schmeltz Jr.|b. 24 Nov 1797\nd. 23 May 1871|p2072.htm#i1545|Catharine Haag|b. 4 Sep 1802\nd. 20 Feb 1889|p774.htm#i1552|

Relationship=2nd cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Irwin A. Wiest was born circa 1859 in Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Merkel Wiest and Susannah Schmeltz.

Source(s):
Research Records of Alice Rohr Hahn.

Isaac Timber Wiest

M, b. 27 January 1875

Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Isaac Timber Wiest was born on 27 January 1875 in Klingerstown, Schuylkill Co., PA. He was the son of Felix Klinger Wiest and Sara Williamson. Isaac Timber Wiest married Nellie Keller circa 1895 in PA.

Source(s):
Research Records of Bruce T. Hall.

Children of Isaac Timber Wiest and Nellie Keller

Harry George Wiest b. c 1897
Violet May Wiest b. c 1899

Isabella Wiest

F, b. 5 August 1857, d. 19 September 1938

Isabella Wiest|b. 5 Aug 1857\nd. 19 Sep 1938|p2602.htm#i9587|John Klinger Wiest|b. 14 Jan 1821\nd. 20 Apr 1877|p2604.htm#i9543|Lucetta Beisel|b. 13 Dec 1824\nd. 23 Aug 1904|p149.htm#i9544|Samuel Wiest|b. 21 Aug 1795\nd. 3 Jan 1867|p2610.htm#i987|Eva E. Klinger|b. 16 Jan 1794\nd. 18 Jan 1870|p1151.htm#i978|||||||

Relationship=2nd cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Isabella Wiest was born on 5 August 1857 in Hebe, Northumberland Co., PA. She was the daughter of John Klinger Wiest and Lucetta Beisel. Isabella Wiest married Laer Jean Wiest, son of Jacob Merkel Wiest and Susannah Schmeltz, circa 1874. Isabella Wiest died on 19 September 1938 in Stella, Cowlitz Co., WA, at age 81.

Source(s):
Research Records of Bruce T. Hall.

Children of Isabella Wiest and Laer Jean Wiest

Samuel Wiest b. 2 Aug 1875, d. 8 May 1883
Augustus Wiest b. 2 Apr 1877, d. 6 May 1883
Charles Wiest+ b. 10 Jul 1882, d. 1 Jan 1943
Walter Wiest b. 27 Nov 1884, d. 12 Jan 1886

Isabella Wiest

F, b. 29 January 1847, d. 24 February 1919

Isabella Wiest was born on 29 January 1847 in Klingerstown, Schuylkill Co., PA, daughter of Moses Wiest and Catharine Merkel. She married Sinary Erdman (CW), son of Abraham Erdman and Maria Trautman, circa 1863 in PA. Isabella Wiest died on 24 February 1919 in Schuylkill Co., PA, at age 72. She was buried after 24 February 1919 in Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin Co., PA.

Source(s):
The Klingers, pages 572 & 573, compiled by Mary Klinger, published by Gateway Press, Inc. (1989).

Children of Isabella Wiest and Sinary Erdman (CW)

Infant Daughter Erdman b. c 1865
Mary Elizabeth Erdman+ b. 3 Apr 1867, d. 2 Sep 1938

J. Algon Wiest

M, b. 26 May 1887, d. 1949

J. Algon Wiest|b. 26 May 1887\nd. 1949|p2602.htm#i5645|Jacob Merkel Wiest|b. 8 Apr 1835\nd. 3 Feb 1915|p2602.htm#i1554|Maria H. Klinger|b. 3 Sep 1846\nd. 20 Jul 1906|p1186.htm#i5632|||||||Wilhelm Klinger|b. 19 Apr 1820\nd. 17 Dec 1872|p1209.htm#i842|Rebecca Schoffstall|b. 25 Feb 1825\nd. 1 Aug 1898|p2093.htm#i847|

Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

J. Algon Wiest was born on 26 May 1887 in Klingerstown, Schuylkill Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Merkel Wiest and Maria H. Klinger. J. Algon Wiest married Bertha Wheatly circa 1906 in PA. J. Algon Wiest died in 1949 in Philadelphia, PA.

Source(s):
A Comprehensive History of the town of Gratz Pennsylvania, pages 240 & 764, compiled by the Gratz Historical Society, published (1997).

Jacob Wiest

M, b. circa 1915, d. 10 March 1915

Relationship=3rd cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jacob Wiest was born circa 1915 in Gratz, Dauphin Co., PA. He was the son of Darius Jacob Wiest and Ida Witmer. Jacob Wiest died on 10 March 1915 in Gratz, Dauphin Co., PA. He was buried after 10 March 1915 in Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin Co., PA.

Source(s):
The Klingers, page 226, compiled by Mary Klinger, published by Gateway Press, Inc. (1989).

Jacob Wiest

M, b. 6 January 1820, d. 27 December 1871

Jacob Wiest was born on 6 January 1820 in Uniontown Selinsgrove, McKees Half Falls, Snyder Co., PA, son of Jacob Wiest and Mary Tobias. He married Catherine Barbara Lark, daughter of Christopher Lark and Rachel Buffington, after 1846 in PA. Jacob Wiest died on 27 December 1871 in McKees Half Falls, Snyder Co., PA, at age 51. He was buried after 27 December 1871 in Uniontown Reformed Church, Pillow, Dauphin Co., PA.

Source(s):
Dan P. Buffington Research, provided by Alice Rohr Hahn.

Children of Jacob Wiest and Catherine Barbara Lark

Cintya M. Wiest b. 26 Nov 1851, d. 17 Jun 1852
Barbara Ann Wiest b. 1 Aug 1854, d. 21 Oct 1854

Jacob Wiest

M, b. circa 1847

Jacob Wiest was born circa 1847 in PA. He married Eve Elizabeth Rebuck, daughter of Peter S. Rebuck and Mary Wiest, in 1867 in PA.

Source(s):
The Descendants of Johann Peter Klinger and Catharina Steinbruch, by Max E. Klinger.

Jacob A. Wiest

M, b. circa 1881, d. 1947

Relationship=3rd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jacob A. Wiest was born circa 1881 in Dauphin Co., PA. He was the son of Frank Trautman Wiest Sr. and Amelia Agnes Ossman. Jacob A. Wiest died in 1947 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA.

Source(s):
The Descendants of Johann Peter Klinger and Catharina Steinbruch, by Max E. Klinger.

Child of Jacob A. Wiest

Violet Wiest

Jacob Beisel Wiest

M, b. 8 November 1844, d. 19 November 1919

Jacob Beisel Wiest|b. 8 Nov 1844\nd. 19 Nov 1919|p2602.htm#i9545|John Klinger Wiest|b. 14 Jan 1821\nd. 20 Apr 1877|p2604.htm#i9543|Lucetta Beisel|b. 13 Dec 1824\nd. 23 Aug 1904|p149.htm#i9544|Samuel Wiest|b. 21 Aug 1795\nd. 3 Jan 1867|p2610.htm#i987|Eva E. Klinger|b. 16 Jan 1794\nd. 18 Jan 1870|p1151.htm#i978|||||||

Relationship=2nd cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jacob Beisel Wiest was born on 8 November 1844 in Hebe, Northumberland Co., PA. He was the son of John Klinger Wiest and Lucetta Beisel. Jacob Beisel Wiest married Mary Ann Oxenrider on 29 March 1884 in at Kalama, Cowlitz Co., WA, (then Washington Territory). Jacob Beisel Wiest married Ida Shaffer on 27 June 1895 in Kalama, Cowlitz Co., WA. Jacob Beisel Wiest died on 19 November 1919 in Stella, Cowlitz Co., WA, at age 75.

Source(s):
Research Records of Bruce T. Hall.

Children of Jacob Beisel Wiest and Mary Ann Oxenrider

Gordon Grant Wiest Sr.+ b. 11 Apr 1885, d. 6 Apr 1953
Jennie Mae Wiest+ b. 27 Jun 1886, d. 17 Dec 1975

Child of Jacob Beisel Wiest and Ida Shaffer

Maybelle Agnes Wiest+ b. 22 Jan 1905, d. 24 Aug 1979

Jacob Beisel Wiest

M, b. 25 May 1926, d. 5 January 1990

Jacob Beisel Wiest|b. 25 May 1926\nd. 5 Jan 1990|p2602.htm#i15921|Gordon Grant Wiest Sr.|b. 11 Apr 1885\nd. 6 Apr 1953|p2600.htm#i9549|Eleanor Waddell|b. 26 Jul 1897\nd. 10 Apr 1969|p2507.htm#i15916|Jacob B. Wiest|b. 8 Nov 1844\nd. 19 Nov 1919|p2602.htm#i9545|Mary A. Oxenrider|b. 17 May 1849\nd. 12 Dec 1894|p1819.htm#i9548|||||||

Relationship=4th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jacob Beisel Wiest was born on 25 May 1926 in Skamokawa, Wahkiakum Co., WA. He was the son of Gordon Grant Wiest Sr. and Eleanor Waddell. Jacob Beisel Wiest married Diane Cavanaugh on 7 August 1953 in Puget Island, Wahkiakum Co., WA. Jacob Beisel Wiest died on 5 January 1990 in Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 63.

Source(s):
Research Records of Bruce T. Hall.

Children of Jacob Beisel Wiest and Diane Cavanaugh

Jacob Ervin Clinton Wiest

M, b. 28 August 1864, d. 10 July 1873

Jacob Ervin Clinton Wiest|b. 28 Aug 1864\nd. 10 Jul 1873|p2602.htm#i37865|Tobias Baum Wiest|b. 13 Sep 1834\nd. 13 Feb 1912|p2611.htm#i7912|Anna Marie Baum|b. 7 Feb 1835\nd. 17 Sep 1874|p136.htm#i37859|||||||||||||

Jacob Ervin Clinton Wiest was born on 28 August 1864 in Schuylkill Co., PA. He was the son of Tobias Baum Wiest and Anna Marie Baum. Jacob Ervin Clinton Wiest died on 10 July 1873 in Schuylkill Co., PA, at age 8.

Source(s):
Genealogy of the Wiest Family, page 18, compiled by Brian Barr Wiest (The Wiests of Klingerstown), transposed by Bruce T. Hall.

Jacob Klinger Wiest

M, b. 23 June 1826, d. 23 October 1878

Jacob Klinger Wiest|b. 23 Jun 1826\nd. 23 Oct 1878|p2602.htm#i9608|Samuel Wiest|b. 21 Aug 1795\nd. 3 Jan 1867|p2610.htm#i987|Eva Elisabeth Klinger|b. 16 Jan 1794\nd. 18 Jan 1870|p1151.htm#i978|||||||Johann P. Klinger Sr.|b. 3 Nov 1773\nd. 10 Aug 1858|p1171.htm#i868|Catharina Steinbruck|b. 3 May 1774\nd. 21 Sep 1845|p2288.htm#i977|

Relationship=1st cousin 4 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jacob Klinger Wiest was born on 23 June 1826 in Jordan Township, Northumberland Co., PA. He was the son of Samuel Wiest and Eva Elisabeth Klinger. Jacob Klinger Wiest was baptized on 17 September 1826 in Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church, Erdman, Dauphin Co., PA, sponsors were Peter Klinger and wife Catharina. He married Elizabeth Trautman, daughter of Peter Trautman and Elisabeth Batteiger, circa 1842 in PA. Jacob Klinger Wiest died on 23 October 1878 in Klingerstown, Schuylkill Co., PA, at age 52. He was buried after 23 October 1878 in Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin Co., PA, on Row 13/ Stone # 27.

Source(s):
Genealogical Records of Bruce T. Hall
Genealogy of the Wiest Family, compiled by Bryan Barr Wiest, transposed by Bruce T. Hall
Zion (Klinger's) Church, Part II, pages 58 & 315, compiled by Irwin R. Klinger, published by Closson Press (1988)
The Trautman/Troutman Family History Vol. II, page 86, compiled by Steve E. Troutman, published by Masthof Press (1997).

Children of Jacob Klinger Wiest and Elizabeth Trautman

Henry Trautman Wiest+ b. 24 Apr 1844, d. 1 Apr 1917
John Trautman Wiest+ b. 4 Oct 1846, d. 16 Aug 1919
Amelia Jane Wiest+ b. 23 Sep 1849, d. 23 Jan 1919
Frank Trautman Wiest Sr.+ b. 24 Sep 1851, d. 12 Apr 1925
Edward Trautman Wiest+ b. 28 Feb 1854, d. 1927
Preston Trautman Wiest+ b. 18 Apr 1856, d. 3 Mar 1916
Samuel Trautman Wiest+ b. 1857, d. 1928
Jacob Trautman Wiest+ b. 28 Jan 1859, d. 16 Jun 1887
William Oscar Wiest b. 28 Jan 1859, d. 16 Jun 1887
Catherine Wiest+ b. 19 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jun 1940
Monroe Trautman Wiest+ b. 9 Jan 1863, d. a 1903

Jacob Merkel Wiest

M, b. 8 April 1835, d. 3 February 1915

Jacob Merkel Wiest was born on 8 April 1835 in Gratz, Dauphin Co., PA, son of Johannes Wiest and Catharine Merkle. He married Susannah Schmeltz, daughter of Andreas Schmeltz Jr. and Catharine Haag, circa 1854 in PA. Jacob Merkel Wiest married Maria H. Klinger, daughter of Wilhelm Klinger and Rebecca Schoffstall, circa 1864 in PA. Jacob Merkel Wiest died on 3 February 1915 in Klingerstown, Schuylkill Co., PA, at age 79. He was buried after 3 February 1915 in Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin Co., PA, on Row 2/Stone #5A.

Source(s):
Research Records of Alice Rohr Hahn
The Klingers, page 225, compiled by Mary Klinger, published by Gateway Press, Inc. (1989)
Zion (Klinger's) Church, Part II, page 315, compiled by Irwin R. Klinger, published by Closson Press (1988
Genealogy of the Wiest Family, page 20, compiled by Brian Barr Wiest (The Wiests of Klingerstown), transposed by Bruce T. Hall
A Comprehensive History of the town of Gratz Pennsylvania, pages 240, 277 & 764, compiled by the Gratz Historical Society, published (1997).

Children of Jacob Merkel Wiest and Susannah Schmeltz

Obed Wiest b. c 1855
Laer Jean Wiest+ b. 20 Dec 1856, d. 30 Jan 1941
Nebo Oliver Wiest b. 23 Mar 1858, d. 1861
Irwin A. Wiest b. c 1859
Cresilla Wiest b. c 1860, d. 1934
Emma Mary Wiest+ b. 8 Sep 1861, d. 27 Nov 1927
John A. Wiest+ b. 29 Aug 1863, d. 29 Oct 1948

Children of Jacob Merkel Wiest and Maria H. Klinger

Orater Nolen Wiest b. 1 Nov 1866, d. 16 Apr 1868
Charles C. M. Wiest b. 28 Dec 1867, d. 13 Sep 1868
Catherine Wiest+ b. 15 Dec 1868
Rendom M. Wiest b. Mar 1870
Plesseda Wiest b. 9 Oct 1870, d. 3 Jul 1911
Darius Jacob Wiest+ b. 31 Oct 1874, d. 28 Mar 1950
Jersey Regina Wiest b. 25 Nov 1878
Ira Belden Wiest b. 10 Dec 1881
Maude Irene Wiest b. 15 May 1885
J. Algon Wiest b. 26 May 1887, d. 1949

Jacob Shadle Wiest

M, b. 12 December 1870, d. 4 December 1947

Jacob Shadle Wiest was born on 12 December 1870 in PA. He married Alice Elizabeth Rothermel, daughter of Lazarus W. Rothermel and Emma L. Bush, circa 1891 in PA. Jacob Shadle Wiest died on 4 December 1947 at age 76. He was buried after 4 December 1947 in Bunker Hill Cemetery, Longview, Cowlitz Co., WA.

Source(s):
Research Records of Evelyn Shadle Hartman (Deceased) - Rothermel Families in America, compiled and edited by Joseph A. Meiser, Jr. B.S., Ph.D. for the Rothermel Family Association, published by Harrowood Books in 1989.

Children of Jacob Shadle Wiest and Alice Elizabeth Rothermel

Estella A. Wiest b. 29 Oct 1903
Albert J. Wiest+ b. 1 Jan 1908, d. May 1994
Hallie M. Wiest+
Alta M. Wiest+
Elsie E. Wiest b. 29 Oct 1914, d. 10 Mar 1930
Clair Elizabeth Wiest
Jestie L. Wiest

Jacob Trautman Wiest

M, b. 28 January 1859, d. 16 June 1887

Relationship=2nd cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jacob Trautman Wiest was born on 28 January 1859 in Jordan Township, Northumberland Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Klinger Wiest and Elizabeth Trautman. Jacob Trautman Wiest married Adeline Weaver circa 1879 in PA. Jacob Trautman Wiest died on 16 June 1887 in Northumberland Co., PA, at age 28. He was buried after 16 June 1887 in Hebe Cemetery, Hebe, Northumberland Co., PA.

Source(s):
Research Records of Bruce T. Hall.

Child of Jacob Trautman Wiest and Adeline Weaver

Nora Wiest b. c 1881

Jacqueline C. Wiest

Jacqueline C. Wiest||p2602.htm#i41891|L. Stewart Wiest||p2605.htm#i41887|Geraldine L. Ressler||p1947.htm#i41888|Nelson E. Wiest|b. 29 Jun 1913\nd. 22 Jul 1950|p2608.htm#i41885|Elda I. Martz|b. 9 Aug 1916\nd. 19 Oct 1980|p1424.htm#i41886|||||||

Relationship=6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jacqueline C. Wiest is the daughter of L. Stewart Wiest and Geraldine L. Ressler. Jacqueline C. Wiest married Lawrence Lutz.

Jacqueline Kay Wiest

Jacqueline Kay Wiest||p2602.htm#i10140|John Robert Wiest|b. 9 Apr 1913\nd. 1981|p2604.htm#i10133|Katherine Hokenson||p940.htm#i10134|William J. Wiest|b. 12 Sep 1876\nd. 15 Jan 1959|p2613.htm#i8327|Rosanna C. Simmendinger|b. 15 Aug 1884\nd. 23 Jul 1945|p2197.htm#i8328|||||||

Relationship=4th cousin of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jacqueline Kay Wiest is the daughter of John Robert Wiest and Katherine Hokenson. Jacqueline Kay Wiest married Keith Richard Forsyth.

James Allen Wiest

James Allen Wiest||p2602.htm#i5549|Elwood Elbert Wiest|b. 16 Apr 1916\nd. b 18 Jan 2003|p2598.htm#i5545|Helen M. Kahler||p1044.htm#i5546|Darius J. Wiest|b. 31 Oct 1874\nd. 28 Mar 1950|p2597.htm#i5544|Ida Witmer|b. 17 Dec 1886\nd. 29 Jan 1957|p2671.htm#i5543|||||||

Relationship=4th cousin of Elsie Mae Klinger.

James Allen Wiest is the son of Elwood Elbert Wiest and Helen M. Kahler.

James Allen Wiest

James Allen Wiest||p2602.htm#i11868|William A. Wiest|b. 2 Apr 1895\nd. 12 Sep 1975|p2612.htm#i11858|Maude May Klinger|b. 19 Nov 1898\nd. 1960|p1190.htm#i11856|||||||Alexander W. Klinger|b. 15 Jul 1875\nd. 1 Nov 1945|p1125.htm#i11852|Barbara S. Williard|b. 30 Apr 1877\nd. 15 Jun 1948|p2631.htm#i11853|

Relationship=3rd cousin of Elsie Mae Klinger.

James Allen Wiest is the son of William A. Wiest and Maude May Klinger. James Allen Wiest married (?) Enterline circa 1956 in PA.

James Kenneth Wiest

James Kenneth Wiest||p2602.htm#i15965|Jacob Beisel Wiest|b. 25 May 1926\nd. 5 Jan 1990|p2602.htm#i15921|Diane Cavanaugh||p337.htm#i15964|Gordon G. Wiest Sr.|b. 11 Apr 1885\nd. 6 Apr 1953|p2600.htm#i9549|Eleanor Waddell|b. 26 Jul 1897\nd. 10 Apr 1969|p2507.htm#i15916|||||||

Relationship=5th cousin of Elsie Mae Klinger.

James Kenneth Wiest is the son of Jacob Beisel Wiest and Diane Cavanaugh.

James Lafayette Wiest

M, b. 28 January 1897, d. 9 January 1976

Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

James Lafayette Wiest was born on 28 January 1897 in Gratz, Dauphin Co., PA. He was the son of Gowen Hancock Wiest and Magdalena Koppenhaver. James Lafayette Wiest married Katie S. Hain, daughter of Henry Hain and Hettie C. Bohner, on 2 July 1921 in Oakdale Evangelical Congregational Circuit, near Berrysburg, Dauphin Co., PA, by Rev. M.S. Mumma. James Lafayette Wiest died on 9 January 1976 in Dauphin Co., PA, at age 78. He was buried on 13 January 1976 in Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin Co., PA.

Source(s):
Research Records of Evelyn Shadle Hartman (Deceased)
A Comprehensive History of the town of Gratz Pennsylvania, page 602, compiled by the Gratz Historical Society, published (1997)
Dauphin County Pennsylvania, Vital Records, page 128, collected and compiled by Phillip Rice, Jodi A. Germani and Jean A. Dellock
Oakdale Church Records (1863-1968) page 17, compiled by the Origninal Records of Philip A. Rice in Cooperation with the Gratz Historical Society.

Children of James Lafayette Wiest and Katie S. Hain

James Paul Wiest

James Paul Wiest||p2602.htm#i19454|Paul Arthur Wiest (WW-II)|b. 4 Feb 1917\nd. 6 Apr 1994|p2608.htm#i13376|Eva Grace Kessler||p1078.htm#i13731|Rufus L. Wiest|b. 10 Jun 1888\nd. 14 Oct 1972|p2610.htm#i3242|Katie A. Smeltz|b. 4 Nov 1885\nd. 28 Jan 1934|p2213.htm#i3243|||||||

Relationship=2nd cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

James Paul Wiest is the son of Paul Arthur Wiest (WW-II) and Eva Grace Kessler. James Paul Wiest married Iova Louise Ritchie on 27 August 1960 in Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church, Erdman, Dauphin Co., PA.

Children of James Paul Wiest and Iova Louise Ritchie

Jamie Lynn Wiest

Jamie Lynn Wiest||p2602.htm#i19461|James Paul Wiest||p2602.htm#i19454|Iova Louise Ritchie||p1971.htm#i19455|Paul A. Wiest (WW-II)|b. 4 Feb 1917\nd. 6 Apr 1994|p2608.htm#i13376|Eva G. Kessler||p1078.htm#i13731|||||||

Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jamie Lynn Wiest is the daughter of James Paul Wiest and Iova Louise Ritchie.

Jane Emma Wiest

Jane Emma Wiest||p2602.htm#i41902|John Edmond Wiest|b. 4 Feb 1890\nd. 30 Aug 1937|p2604.htm#i41883|Estella A. Witmer|b. 18 Aug 1891\nd. 27 Oct 1975|p2670.htm#i41884|Frederick M. Wiest Sr.|b. 7 Jan 1854\nd. 8 Apr 1926|p2600.htm#i41860|Sarah Spotts|b. 10 Apr 1857\nd. 7 Feb 1920|p2267.htm#i41859|Harvey C. Witmer|b. 21 Jun 1863|p2671.htm#i43415|Susan B. Weaver|b. c 1861\nd. 30 Oct 1947|p2546.htm#i43431|

Relationship=5th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jane Emma Wiest is the daughter of John Edmond Wiest and Estella A. Witmer.

Jane L. Wiest

Jane L. Wiest||p2602.htm#i42681|Lester Albert Wiest (WW-II)|b. 28 Jun 1920\nd. 8 Apr 1976|p2605.htm#i42719|Melba E. Cox||p410.htm#i42720|Gurney A. Wiest|b. 7 Dec 1884\nd. 14 Feb 1945|p2601.htm#i42714|Dersa S. Leitzel|b. 12 Oct 1893\nd. Sep 1982|p1331.htm#i42715|||||||

Relationship=4th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Mae Klinger.

Jane L. Wiest is the daughter of Lester Albert Wiest (WW-II) and Melba E. Cox. Jane L. Wiest married John Ray Forney Jr., son of John Ray Forney Sr. and Carol M. Siers, circa 1983.