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Cemetery Record For
Moonshine Church Cemetery, Lebanon County PA

Transcribed by Debbie Ovechka


Moonshine Church Cemetery

This cemetery is located in Union Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, north of the Military Reservations at Fort Indiantown Gap. Mr. Moonshine, who donated the ground, and his wife are buried a Lutheran Church was built on the opposite side of the road.


_________ Ann Rebecca, _____H _____Z

_________ S. 1838-1859

Also, a fieldstone marker only partly legible:

And 3 unmarked graves in addition to 10 with fieldstone markers no longer legible.

Bates, Amos; s. of Peter and Mary; d. March 24, 1886; 1 yr., 3 mo., 24 days

Bates, Blanche; d. of Peter and Mary; d. March 31, 1884; 8 mos., 29 days.

Bates, Infant

Bates, Infant

Bates, John H.; s. of Peter; 1898-1908

Beck, June Elizabeth; d. of Adam & Beulah; 1832-1940

Behney, Lucetta; 1850-1925; 75 yr., 7 mo., 1 day

Bellea, Robert; no dates

Bettleyon, Benjamin; 1901

Bettleyon, Emma H. 1884-1943

Bettleyon, Isaac; 1894-1921

Bettleyon, John H. 1885-19__

Bettleyon, Victor; 1912-1955

Bettleyon, William, Jr., 1887-1950

Bettleyon, William; 1864-1953

Bettleyon, Wm.; Co. D. 46th PA Inf.

Binkley, Jennie May; 1908-1960

Binkley, Lloyd, 1937-1951

Blair, Alice; Born Kreiser; 1882-1943

Blair, George S., 1885-1963

Brough, John H. s. of John & Jane; b. September 23, 1886 d. July 12, 1887 1 yr., 9 mo., 19 days

Butt, Ella N. 1892-1967

Butt, William, 1891-1956

Clay, Frank E. 1882-1891; 8 yr., 10 mo., 3 days

David, Allan C. 1859-1932

David, Boyd, s. of Harry & Rosie; 1904-1911

Deaven, Charles, 1895-1930

Deaven, David; s. of Peter & Rebecca; b. 1839 (Balance of this stone in the ground)

Deaven, Edgar; s. of Grant & Lydia; d. February 21, 1913; 22 days

Deaven, Elias; 1842-1922; 80 yr., 1 mo., 4 days

Deaven, Emma J. born Kreiser; 1870-1933

Deaven, George; 1811-1894; 82 yrs. 9 mo., 6 days

Deaven, George; 1838-1923

Deaven, Gertrude, w. of Charles; 1896-1918

Deaven, Grant; 1905-1930

Deaven, Henrietta C.; born Wieman; 1852-1939; 86 yr., 6 mos., 8 days

Deaven, Jacob; 1864-1943; 78 yrs., 8 mo., 18 days

Deaven, Jacob; b. May 30, 1835; d. January 26, 1914, 78 yr., 3 mo., 13 days

Deaven, John H. 1837-1921, 84 yr., 7 mo., 17 days

Deaven, Lydia; b. August 1, 1836; d. November 14, 1906, 78 yrs., 7 mos., 13 days

Deaven, Lydia; w. of George; 1812-1863; 51 yrs., 8 mo., 29 days

Deaven, Maggie A., born Ney; 1873-1930; 57 yrs., 9 mos., 27 days

Deaven, Peter K. 1863-1047; 84 yr., 3 mo., 19 days

Deaven, Peter; 1814-1888; 73 yrs., 8 mo., 18 days

Deaven, Peter; 1836-1903; 66 yrs., 8 mos., 17 days

Deaven, Rebecca; w. of John; d. April 9, 1914; 77 yrs., 3 mos., 17 days

Deaven, Sallie; w. of Peter; 1838-1901; 63 yrs., 2 mo., 9 days

Deaven, Sarah E., 1907-1930

Deaven, Susanna; 1841-1923

Deaven, Susanna; w. of John; d. April 9. 1914; 77 yr., 3 mo., 17 days

Drews, Franklin H.; 1877-1903; 26 yrs., 4 mos., 29 days

Drews, Sabina; 1838-1910

Fake, Clara J.; 1886-1953

Fake, George; 1867-1954

Fake, Levi; b. May 12, 1825; d. December 4, 1902; 77 yrs., 6 mos., 22 days

Fake, Monroe; 1885-1963

Fake, Samuel; 1880-1945

Getz, Jacob; Co. C 173 PA Inf.

Gordon, Mary; born Kreiser; 1903-1965

Haas, Susanna; w. of Jared Kreiser; March 17, 1854; March 17, 1920

Hauer, Amos; 1848-1925

Hoffman, Rebecca; w. of George W. 1860-1930; 53 yrs., 17 days

Howard, Polly; w. of Solomon; 1818-1886; 68 yrs., 9 mos., 13 days

Hower, Kale; 1872

Jennings, Catharine; 1852-1919

Johns, Joseph; d. February 7, 1906; aged 112 yrs., b. in Fauquier County, Virginia. A former slave, he lived on the north side of the mountain adjoining the farms of John Fahler, in Union Township, Lebanon County, PA. He was respected by his neighbors who put up a large tombstone for him at the entrance thus giving him a prominent resting place. His grave is kept in a very neat condition.

Kelley, Chester E., d. November 6, 1970; 65 years

Killinger, Elizabeth; w. of Peter; 1821-1898; 76 yrs., 9 mos., 25 days

Knapp, Calvin; s. of Lot & Maria; 1855-1875; 20 yrs., 11 days

Knapp, Lot: Co. C92 PA Info. No dates

Kohr, Barbara; w. of Michael; 1842-1896; 54 yrs., 3., 24 days

Kohr, Elizabeth; 1822-19___

Kohr, Harry P., 1883-1935

Kohr, Katie R. 1974-1956

Kohr, Lincoln., 1910-1922

Kohr, Michael, d. September 3, 1905; Co. F. 54 Reg PA Vol. Inf.

Kohr, Michael; 1924-1927

Kohr, Minnie; 1902-1912

Kohr, Morris; January 1, 1866; June 5, 1916; 50 yrs., 5 mos., 4 days

Kohr, Noah; 1906-1939

Kohr, Oliver C., 1904-1941

Kohr, Pauline; d. of Raymond & Cora; December 17, 1915; December 20, 1915.

Kohr, Peter; 1899-1924; Co. A 42nd Inf.

Kohr, Sarah Garman; 1866-1901

Kohr, William E. 1870-1951

Kreiser, Aaron. s. of Thomas & Christie; d. December 26, 1877; 5 yr., 8 mo., 9 days

Kreiser, Alberta; d. of Peter & Lydia; 1915- 1918

Kreiser, Amanda; 1879-1953

Kreiser, Anna; 1910-1930

Kreiser, Benjamin; 1843-1919

Kreiser, Benjamin; 1871-1949

Kreiser, Carrie E. 1903-1957

Kreiser, Catharine; 1812-1903; 91 yr., 1 mo., 28 days

Kreiser, Catharine; 1823- 1905

Kreiser, Charles; 1896-1965

Kreiser, Cornelius; Private Co. B; d. August 15, 1913; no age given

Kreiser, David, 1859-1919

Kreiser, David; 1811-1850

Kreiser, Edward; s. of Edward & Rebecca; d. October 22, 1903

Kreiser, Elizabeth; 1843-1920; 71 yr., 11 mo., 7 days

Kreiser, Elizabeth; born Rhoad; w. of Benjamin; 1846-1932

Kreiser, Elmer E.; 1892-September 11, 1970; 77 yrs

Kreiser, Elmer. s. of Benjamin & Elizabeth; no dates

Kreiser, Emily; 1948-1957

Kreiser, Emma J.; 1864-1947

Kreiser, Emma; 1886-1958

Kreiser, Fannie; 1872-1965

Kreiser, Felix; 1808-1878; 71 yr., 1 mo., 4 days

Kreiser, Franey; w. of David; 1814-1907

Kreiser, George; 1841-1868

Kreiser, Gertrude; d. of Lincoln & Kate; 1915-1918

Kreiser, Grant s. of Benjamin & Elizabeth; b. December 15, 1878; d. December 29, 1900

Kreiser, Grant; s. of Peter & Mary; 1886-1908

Kreiser, Hanna; 1895-1939

Kreiser, Harry

Kreiser, Harry; 1882 - ___

Kreiser, Henry 1824-1910

Kreiser, Henry A. 1862-1924

Kreiser, Henry H.; 1868-1952

Kreiser, Henry H.; b. November 22, 1838; d. August 20, 1895; 57 yrs., 8 mos., 28 days

Kreiser, Ida M. 1882-1959

Kreiser, Isaac W., 1820-1893; 72 yr., 8 mo., 9 days

Kreiser, Jacob; 1868-1948

Kreiser, Jacob; 1882-1946

Kreiser, Jacob; 1894-1939

Kreiser, Jacob; s. of Benjamin & Elizabeth; 1888-1911; 28 yr., 6 mo., 17 days

Kreiser, James; 1874-1940; 65 yr., 8 mo., 7 days

Kreiser, Jared; b. March 4, 1871; d. September 6, 1938

Kreiser, John; 1909-1909

Kreiser, John; s. of Jacob & Amanda; d. November 23, 1912; 1 yr., 18 days

Kreiser, Joseph; 1828-1919; 90 yr., 3 mo., 24 days., Co. B. 173 REGT.

Kreiser, Joseph; 1869-1941

Kreiser, Katie R; 1894-___

Kreiser, Katie; 1885-1957

Kreiser, Lavinia; 1830-1881

Kreiser, Leroy; s. of Harry & Isa; d. May 20, 1916; 2 yr., 1 mo., 2 days

Kreiser, Levi, d. August 20, 1907; 83 yrs., Co. A. 93 PA Inf.

Kreiser, Lincoln; 1881-1933

Kreiser, Lizzie; 1881-1958

Kreiser, Lucy; d. of Lincoln & Kate; 1971-1917

Kreiser, Lydia d. of Jacob & Matilda; 1887-1887

Kreiser, Lydia; 1895-19__

Kreiser, Magdalena; w. of Isaac W. Kreiser; 1820-1893; 75 yr., 11 mo.

Kreiser, Malinda; w. of Wm. Bettleyon; 1863-1902; 39 yr., 6 mos., 20 days

Kreiser, Maria; w. of Lot Knapp; d. September 19, 1902; 71 yr., 4 mo.

Kreiser, Matilda; 1852-1887

Kreiser, Matilda; 1876-1946

Kreiser, Moses; 1870-1944

Kreiser, Nathaniel; 1881-1933

Kreiser, Nora L.; born Snavely; 1897-19__

Kreiser, Peter; 1840-1912; 72 yr., 5 mo., 13 days

Kreiser, Peter; 1895-1949

Kreiser, Rebecca; b. January 22, 1843; d. September 25, 1935; 91 yr., 8 mo., 3 days

Kreiser, Rebecca; w. of Edward; 1842-1912

Kreiser, Sadie; 1883-1954

Kreiser, Sarah A.; born Pease; w. of Isaac; 1831-1912

Kreiser, Sarah; born Kreiser; 1879-1959

Kreiser, Susanna; 1870-1955

Kreiser, William R.; 1868-1938

Kreiser, William; 1866-1945

Kreiser, Willie; s. of Conrad & Lizzie, 1872-1879; 7 yr., 1 mo., 15 days

Mease, David; b. April 17. 1814; d. August 17, 1877; 63 yr., 4 mos.

Mease, Rosanna; 1811-1958

Meck, Mary; wife. ________

Meck, W.T.; 1860-1904; 44 yrs., 6 mo., 10 days

Meck: _______

Meck; Infant; d. of Wm. T. & Polly; b. April 5, 1888

Moonshine, Barbara; w. of John; b. June 17, 1792; d. October 20, 1867; 75 yr., 4 mos., 13 days

Moonshine, Eva; w. of Amos Hauer; 1849-1913

Moonshine, George W.; 1846-1917

Moonshine, George; d. January 14, 1876; 53 yrs., 2 mo., 19 days

Moonshine, H.M.; 1760-1836; (Fieldstones, dates and initials scratched on)

Moonshine, Henrietta; w. of George; d. February 3, 1861; 35 yrs.

Moonshine, Henry; 1760- 1936. (Provided in will for this acre to be free cemetery)

Moonshine, Prasilla; w. of George; 1847-1915

Moonshine, Regina; 1822- ____

Naftzinger, Allen Rickey; s. of Betty & Elmer; June 31st (?), 1963

Naftzinger, Elmer C.; 1920-1963; PFC HQ SQ 6505 - FCA Korea

Naftzinger, Sabina; w. of Daniel; 1834-1892

Neidig, Amelia; born Knapp; w. of Elias; 1853-1917; 63 yr., 2 mos., 1 day

Neidig, Baby d. of Joseph & Carrie; still born November 12, 1907

Neidig, Elias; 1849-1920

Neidig, Elias; 1883-1933

Neidig, Lillie; August 21, 1907

Neidig, Mary J., 1886-1951

Ney, Aaron L., s. of Elias & Lavinia; d. November 7, 1876; 5 yrs., 1 mo.

Ney, Catharine; 1820-1886; 66 yrs., 6 mos., 9 days

Ney, Daniel; 1820-1903; 83 yr., 3 mos., 23 days

Ney, David; s. of Elias & Lavinia; d. November 19, 1876; 6 yrs., 6 mo.

Ney, Elizabeth; d. of Elias & Lavinia; d. March 9, 1876; 1 yr., 1 mo., 14 days

Ney, Francis; s. of Elias & Lavinia; d. April 6, 1881; 1 mo., 23 days

Ney, Joe; s. of Daniel

Ney, Thomas; 1816-1891; 75 yr., 1 mo., 8 days

Nye, Charles; 1883-1938

Nye, Elias; 1849-1916; 67 yrs., 3 mos.

Nye, Ellen; born Rupp; w. of Willoughby; 1861-1931; 69 yrs., 9 mo., 14 days

Nye, Katie Ellen; 1898-1938; 40 yr., 2 mo., 18 days

Nye, Lavinia; born Kreiser, w. of Elias; 1847-1928

Nye, Margaret; d. of Charles & Minnie; 1906-1917

Nye, Minnie; 1881-1962

Nye, Sarah Ellen; 1816-1914

Nye, William F.; 1855-1932

Nye, Willoughby; 1855-1914; 58 yr., 8 mo., 28 days

Olner, Lizzie; 1890. Child. Twins

Reigel, Charles L., s. of Jerry & Lizzie; 1910-1911

Rhen, _____; s. of Wm. & Annie; b. January 26, 1914

Rhen, Alfred; 1865-1946

Rhen, Amelia B.; 1888-1949

Rhen, Bruce B.; 1927-1940

Rhen, George W.; b. March 23, 1851; d. October 2, 1893; 42 yr., 6 mo., 9 days

Rhen, Irwin G.; 1892-1918

Rhen, Lizzie; 1865-1952

Rhen, Morris; 1876-1953

Rhoad, Anna May; d. of Jacob & Ophelia; 1898-1913

Rhoad, Caroline; born kapp; d. June 24, 1948; 84 yrs.

Rhoad, Catharine; w. of David; 1796-1870

Rhoad, Claudius D.; s. of Jacob & Ophelia; d. May 16, 1893; 2 yr., 2 mo., 23 days

Rhoad, David W., d. May 30, 1973; 89 yrs.

Rhoad, David; 1795-___ d. April 22, 1872; 76 yr., 9 mo., 19 days

Rhoad, Elizabeth; d. of Moses & Sarah; d. February 4, 1882; 3 yr., 5 mo., 23 days

Rhoad, Jacob; 1863-1928

Rhoad, Levi; 1823-1908; 84 yr., 5 mo., 22 days

Rhoad, Lydia; w. of Peter; 1832-1909; 76 yr., 9 mo., 19 days

Rhoad, Ophelia; 1858-1930

Rhoad, Peter; b. September 12, 1819; d. March 21, 1892; 72 yr., 6 mo., 9 days

Rupp, Annie S.; 1895-___

Rupp, Barbara; w. of Jacob; 1801-1836; 35 yrs., 1 mo., 20 days

Rupp, David; 1813-1893; 80 yrs., 4 mo., 19 days

Rupp, Elizabeth; d. of David; 1852-1870; 18 yr., 22 days

Rupp, Elizabeth; w. of David; 1819-18455; 36 yr., 3 mo., 12 days

Rupp, Grant; 1902-1950

Rupp, Harry, Jr.; 1951-1951

Rupp, Infant d. April 19, 1926

Rupp, Jacob; 1804-1861

Rupp, John, 1776-1851; 75 yrs.

Rupp, John; s. of Peter & Sarah; 1865-1881; 16 yrs

Rupp, John; s. of Wm. & Maggie; 1902-1921

Rupp, Lizzie; 1911-1942

Rupp, Lydia A.; March 29, 1906

Rupp, Maggie A.; 1872-1942

Rupp, Peter; 1829-1889; 60 yrs., 4 mo., 13 days

Rupp, Sarah; w. of Peter; 1834-1891; 57 yr., 8 mo., 5 days

Rupp, Stella; w. of Charles Neidig; 1896-1923

Rupp, Wm. G.; 1911-1942

Stichler, Andrew; s. of John & Catharine; b. October 24, 1893; d. January 7, 1894

Stichler, Elizabeth; born Anspach; 1840-1914

Stichler, Emma; d. o fJohn; w. of David Kreiser; b. January 16, 1862; d. February 28, 1893

Stichler, John H.; 1837-1914

Stichler, Lillie; no dates

Strouphaur, Elizabeth; born Bellman; w. of Joshua; 1859-1885

Strouphaur, Infant d. of Daniel & Sallie; August 3, 1906

Strouphaur, Infant d. of Daniel & Sallie; February 26, 1909

Strouphaur, Infant d. of Daniel & Sallie; June 14, 1907

Strouphaur, infant s. of Daniel & Sallie; March 18, 1905

Super, Beatrice K.; d. September 17, 1977; 7 yrs.

Tobias, Daniel; b. September 18, 1834; d. October 14, 1910; 76 yr., 26 days

Tobias, Priscilla; b. Howard; w. of Daniel; 1840-1908

Trout, John; 1833-1923; Co. B. 173 REGT PA Inf.

Trout, Mary Ann; 1839-1929; 90 yr., 5 mo., 10 days

Trout, Wm. H.; 1868-1936

Walmer, Lucetta; 1839-1927; 88 yr., 5 mo., 4 days

Weiman, G. Fred; 1799-1878; 79 yr., 8 mo., 25 days

Weiman, Hannah; w. of G. Fred; 1817-1879; 61 yr., 9 mo., 6 days

Weiman, Henry; s of G. Fred & Hannah C.; 1859-1881

Wert, Christian; Co. C. 173 PA Infantry

Westhafer, Charles; 1923-1958; PFC 1402 A A F B N - WW II

Wise, Benneville; b. September 18, 1841; d. June 8, 1877. Killed by fall of coal at Brookside Colliery. PVT 93 REGT.

Witter, Harry E.; b. May 25, 1892; d. May 14, 1907; 14 yr., 11 mo., 22 days

Witter, Hiram; b. September 7, 1863; d. August 17, 1923; 59 yr., 11 mo., 10 days

Wolfe, Verna; d. of Sadie Meck; 1903-1904

Wray, John; b. December 4, 1800; d. May 24; 1879; 78 yr., 5 mo., 20 days

Zillig, Jacob; 1810-1878; 68 yr., 12 days

Zillig, Jacob; d. April 25, 1892; 75 yr.; Co. C. 173. REG PA Inf.


[Source: Pennsylvania German Tombstone Inscriptions  Volume I  Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Chapter Palatines to America]


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