FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OF MAUCH CHUNK
DEATH RECORD 1835-1873
From Books 1 and 2 of the church records
Book 1 of the
church records, 1835 to 1854
These records were made by Rev. Richard Webster, first Pastor of the church in Mauch Chunk. Rev. Webster kept very good records, but in some cases it was hard to transcribe his writing. Where interpretation was difficult, I had to resort to question marks. In some place, I’ve added some additional info or comments, which appears in brackets
ENTRY NO. NAME OF DECEASED DATE OF
DEATH
AGE PLACE
OF BIRTH
NOTES
1 Adair,
Martha, widow of George
1835/12/03
abt. 25 yrs Ireland
Her husband died 3 days previous - she left a little babe,
her only child.
2 Bigger,
James
C.
1838/06/04 abt 48
yrs Columbia Co., Pa.
At Clear Creek, Ohio, leaving a widow and two children.
3 Walker,
Margaret, wife of Joseph 1839/08/26
44
Garvaugh, Ireland
At Nesquehoning, leaving one son.
4 Winterstein,
Sarah, wife of James 1842/10/29
nearly 70
Amwell, NJ.
At Mauch Chunk, b. 2/6/1773, died very suddenly with hardly
a moment's warning.
5 Conner,
Desire, widow of
John 1842/12/22 age
76 New London, Ct.
In early life, the Congregational Church of which her
mother was a member being in a cold and lifeless state, she attended Baptist
meetings & was immersed, subsequently she removed to the state. of NY &
fell into a state of lukewarmness from which she was roused by the conversion
of her husband; with him she joined the Methodist Society, but about 10 years
ago they withdrew and joined the Presbyterian Church, Easton Pa. She was
buried in Easton beside her husband.
[Much of this was in very fine print and difficult to read. According to
the Mauch Chunk Cemetery records, the Conners are buried in Mauch Chunk]
6 Winterstein,
Mary, wife of
John 1842/12/27
abt.
35
Pa.
At Summit Hill, leaving five children. Daughter of
John Fordram [father's last name is uncertain]
7 Winterstein,
James
1843/03/08 over
70 New Germantown
At Mauch Chunk, of a fit. In early manhood joined the
Presbyterian Church of Knowlton, NJ.; removed about 20 years ago to Conyngham,
Luzerne Co., resided near Mauch Chunk about 8 years.
8 Wilson,
Margaret Jane, wife of Robt. 1843/05/09
abt.
22
Ireland
Having been married about 3 years, died of a rapid decline,
leaving an infant son of about 2 months who died May 1848.
9 Fatzinger,
Anna, wife of
John
1843/07/11 38
yrs, 3 mo. Philadelphia, Pa.
One of the earliest and most zealous supporters & a
regular & ?careful hearer?. In her final illness ?-?-? convictions
?-?-?-?-fully revived and she remained a long time in dreadful distress, her
experience was peculiarly deep & scriptural, and her end was ?peace?.
10 Patterson,
Ann, wife of
Thomas 1845/02/25
abt.
40 Dutchess Co., NY
In early life joined the Presbyterian Church of Troy NY
under the Pastoral care if D. Coe. Died of consumption leaving two
daughters.
11 Lippincott,
Margaret, wife of Edward 1845/07/24
23
Philadelphia, Pa.
Died of rapid consumption, calmly and peacefully, leaving an
infant daughter of six months old, which survived her by only a few weeks.
12
Douglas, Harriet C. wife of Edwin A. 1846/02/26
37 Windsor, Conn.
Died as was supposed of disease of the heart, having been a
professing Christian 20 years, leaving 3 daughters & an infant son of a few
weeks.
13 Salkeld,
Emily, wife of G.
W.
1846/06/20
b. 10/1822
Died after a long state of weakness from bilious diarrhea,
she was deeply exercised in mind for several years, obtained a hope and
joined the church in the Revival of 1842. She left two sons, the youngest
survived her only a few weeks. Her brother Theodore died about six weeks
before her, of congestion of the brain.
[Her maiden name was Emily Leisenring, daughter of Johannes and Anna (Stedman)
Leisenring]
14 Beighe,
Catherine, wife of
John
1846/12/11
59
Northampton Co.
After a painful illness of eleven months.
15 Allen,
Nancy, wife of
Nathan
1848/02/06
b.
4/??/1805
Braintrim, Pa.
Had awakened under able exhortion of mine Dec. 1835, was a
sincere hearty Christian the last four or five years of her life, she suffered
from rheumatism, dropsy & bilious complaints, she died of paralysis.
16 Wilhelm,
Margaret, wife of Michael
1848/02/22
51
Northampton Co.
The father Mr. Hineline was baptized by Mr. Gastone in his
last days. Mrs. W. united with the church Nov. 1842 and died after a
short illness, having had a paralytic stroke.
[Her father could be "Mr. Hinsline"]
17
McFetrich, Sarah Jane, wife of Joseph 1848/11/30
43
Ireland
Her maiden name was Love. She united with the church
in 1843. She lay speechless & helpless from a fit for ten days before
her death.
18 Butler,
John
B.
1846/10
abt. 60 Derry, Columbia Co., Pa.
United with the church of Derry, was one of the early
settlers of Mauch Chunk, amassed property, moved to a farm he had purchased on
the W. Branch and died of bilious fever, as did his wife (see below).
19 Butler,
Abby, wife of John
B.
1846/10
abt. 44 Derry, Columbia Co., Pa.
Her name was Farr, she was of a Baptist family and was
baptized by me. They left their two eldest children behind them.
20 Edgar,
James
1848/03/18
abt
43 Coleraine, Ireland
Converted under the ministry of Mr. Hunter of Coleraine,
came to Summit Hill in 1837, ordained an Elder there April 1839, died of cramps
in the stomach March 18, 1848, leaving a widow and five children.
21 Salkeld,
Maria Bockee, d/o Isaac Salkeld
1848/03/22 b.
12/1810
She became the subject of religious impressions, in early
life was a faithful Sabbath school teacher for 20 years; after a period
suspense ?-?-? anxiety?, she was comforted with good hope thru grace. On
hearing me preach from ?Haggae? ?I.T. ? the question "Am I concerned for
the glory of God " decided her to profess her faith in Christ. She
was baptized & Held fast her profession. She was taken with small pox
in its worst form & after much suffering, died.
22 Chamberlain,
Jane T., w/o Rev. R. N. Lafferty
1848/04
26 Mecklenburg
Co., NC
She came from Wilkes Barre to MC in 1840; was a
faithful ?judicious? teacher in the Sabbath School and a constant serious
attendant of the word preached. She united with the church after a long
period of religious impressions. Was very active and useful in the
Revival of 1842; at the close of which she removed to N. Carolina. She
died after a fortnight's illness.
23 Oliver,
Thomas
1849/12 abt
43 Delaware
Had partaken of the Lords Supper the ?Sabbath? in Dec. 1849,
& took his own life on Friday evening after, being insane; leaving a widow
& four young children.
24 Simpson,
John 1850/02
55
Aghadowey, Ireland
Died of typhoid fever at Summit Hill.
25 Collins,
Marie 1851/09/21
A widow for 18 years, for a long time unable through illness
to attend public worship.
26 Hutchinson, James 1852/02/05 71 Mt. Bethel, Northampton Co., Pa.
27 Salkeld,
Hannah, widow of
Isaac
1852/02/25
74
Philadelphia, Pa.
Was baptized when nearly 60, a sincere friend, a true
Christian.
28
Leisenring, John,
Sr.
1853/07/09
Lehigh Co., Pa.
Died after a long decline. After several years of much
thoughtfulness, he was comforted with hope in Christ, in the fall of 1842 &
united with the church. A careful student of his bible, a hearty,
steadfast friend.
29 Abbot,
Sybol, wife of
Abial
1853/08
Died at Kingston, Pa.,
after many years of much suffering. She was awakened early in life,
united with the church of Kingston under the ministry of Rev. Hutchings Taylor;
a sincere, warm hearted Christian, a woman of great worth & Christian
excellence.
30 Hoyt,
William
Riley
abt
45
Greene, NY
United with the Church in Philadelphia under the care of
Rev. James Patterson, died of consumption leaving a widow and three children.
31 Heilman,
Rebecca Huff, wife of
John
Died spring of 1853 near Danville, Pa.
Died of consumption, leaving several young children.
32 Wilson,
Sarah, widow of
John
[abt 1853]
about
70
Donagh, Ireland
She came to Philadelphia with her brother John Caldwell -
marrying soon after, she removed to Columbia Co., Pa. and enjoyed the ministry
of Mr. John B. Patterson, and was among the earlier settlers of this place
& was one of the original members of the Church - on the death of her
husband, being childless and poor, she was welcomed under the roof of Robert
McIntyre of Catasauqua and continued to live with him or his brother John till
her decease - an humble, faithful suffering follower of Christ.
33
Thompson, John
Drake
1854/08/19 Born
1802 Mendham, NJ
He settled in Weissport as a physician and married Rebecca,
daughter of Thomas Weiss. On her death, he removed in 1840 to Mauch
Chunk, united with the church in 184? & was ordained an Elder
in 1842. He was early ?improdded? with deep concern, this renewed within
him in 1836, a close escape from death produced a marked change in his
character & while hearing me preach from Phil 2.12.13 his mind was relieved
of distrust & comforted with hope. Was very active & useful in
the Revival of 1842, he died after a week's illness.
34 Andrews,
Charlotte,
Mrs.
1855/08/12 b.
1806
Gloster Co., NJ
Was drowned while bathing at Atlantic City, NJ.
35 Pauli?
Josephine,
Mrs.
1854/08
Died in Philadelphia, Pa.
RECORDS FROM BOOK 2
Rev. Richard Webster died 6/19/1856, at age 45, some saying from pushing himself too hard in his devotion to God and Church. Rev. Webster made the first two records in book 2. Temporary ministers made following records until Rev. I. Aspinwall Hodge became Pastor in late 1857. Rev. Hodge served in Mauch Chunk until 1863. The record keeping deteriorated after Hodge, in many cases only the name of the deceased was noted, but not the date of death. Information inside brackets I supplied from other sources, often from the Mauch Chunk Cemetery records.
1 Williams,
Rebecca, wife of Nathan T.
1856/02/26 b.
1813/10
Ohio
Daughter of Samuel Abernathy, died after several weeks of
illness.
2 Fegley,
Juliet, wife of
Nathan
1856/05/10 [abt. 40]
Daughter of John & Anna M. Leisenring, died suddenly of
bleeding of the lungs.
3 Hyndman,
Samuel
1857/08/12 [b.
4/1/1803] [Co.Derry, Ireland]
From the effects of injuries received on the LVRR Aug.
10/1857. [A native of the Parish of Dunboe near Coleraine]
4 Barnes, Eliza 1858/05/12
5 Palmer,
Elizabeth (widow)
1858/05/30
Of disease of the lungs.
6 Leisenring, Anna Maria (widow) 1858/09/27
7
McLean, Elizabeth, wife of
Hugh 1859/04/08
From consumption.
8
Ruddle, Hannah, wife of
John
1859/06/16
Of cancer.
9 Boyle,
Thomas
1860
Died near Wilkes Barre, crushed by the falling of coal.
10 Salkeld,
George
Washington
1861/02/06
Of consumption.
11 Fegley,
Nathan
1861/03/07
Ordained Elder Feb. 10, 1856.
12 Boyd,
Ruth A., widow of Dr.
Boyd 1861/04/25
At Wilkes Barre of disease of the heart.
13 Lentz,
Alexander
1861/07/22
Volunteered in the U.S. Army Apr. 22/1861, for 3 months,
died at Hayerstown, Md., in the hospital of consumption.
14 Ross,
Robert
1861/12/31
Of consumption.
15 Lynn,
Maria
1862/03/15
Of cancer after many months of suffering.
16 Pryor, Maria, wife of John 1862/05/14
17 Salmon,
John
Fries
1862/05/14
.
18
Hall,
Edwin [abt. 1863]
Killed by the explosion of a steamboat.
19 Lyon,
Catherine, wife of
Isaiah 1864/10/15
Cold after confinement. [Word
"Cold" is uncertain]
20 Kennedy,
Samuel 1862/08/01
Ordained Elder of Gnadden Hutten Presb. Ch. Dec. 24, 1857.
21 Ruddle,
John
1865/07/02
Run over by locomotive June 10, 1865, loosing left arm and
injuring one leg.
22 Hutchison, Diana, wife of Samuel B. [1865/06/05]
23 Wasser,
Anna [1866/11/06]
Died of no particular disease - old age. [At age 87 yrs., 4
months & 21 days, wife of David Wasser]
24 Gould,
Margaret, wife of Justus
1867/01/26
Of Pneumonia.
25 Depew,
Elizabeth, Mrs. [1869/03/21]
[Wife of George.
Surname more commonly spelled "Depuy"]
26 Wilbur, Evelina, Mrs.
27 Hutchinson, John [1869/04/26]
28 Leggitt, James, Mrs.
29 Zelner, Elizabeth, Mrs.
30 Ashley, Sophia S., Mrs.
31 Tolan, Matilda, Mrs.
32 Lockhart, A. P., Mrs.
33 Bertsch, Amanda E., Mrs.
34 Smith, Elizabeth, Mrs.
35 Bertsch, Catherine, Mrs. wife of Daniel [1872/12/18] [nee Solt]
36 Salkeld, Catherine, Mrs. [1873/02/17]
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