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     Mary Chatham was born circa 1878 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Christian Konrad "Conrad" Steller was buried at Chelten Hills Cemetery, 1701 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.² He was born on June 25, 1854 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; His death certificate has a birth year of 1856.^2,4 He married Viola E. Chatham, daughter of David Rittenhouse P. Chatham and Mary Jane Mullen, on October 8, 1890 at Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey.^1,3 Christian Konrad "Conrad" Steller died on February 27, 1919 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 64.²

     George Joseph Ellis was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on February 22, 1871 at Pennsylvania.³ He married Anna B. "Annie" Chatham, daughter of David Rittenhouse P. Chatham and Mary Jane Mullen, circa 1899.¹ George Joseph Ellis died on October 12, 1925 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 54.³

     Ida Ella Bottorf was buried at Chelten Hills Cemetery, 1701 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^3,4 She was born on February 22, 1866 at Pennsylvania.^3,4 As of circa 1883,her married name was Chatham.⁵ She married James Porter Chatham, son of David Rittenhouse P. Chatham and Mary Jane Mullen, circa 1883.^1,5,2 Ida Ella Bottorf died on March 16, 1950 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 84.^3,4

     Bessie Lavinia Chatham was buried at Chelten Hills Cemetery, 1701 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 264-41-0433.⁶ She was born on June 26, 1883 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6,7 As of 1907,her married name was Huerfeld.² She married Anton Huerfeld in 1907 at New Jersey.² Bessie Lavinia Chatham died on May 2, 1984 at Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 100.^1,7,8 She Services for Bessie "Aunt Bessie" Huerfeld, 100, of 116 S.E. Fourth St., Satellite Beach, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Florida Memorial Funeral Home north of Melbourne. A homemaker and a Brevard resident for 12 years, Mrs. Huerfeld died Wednesday at Palm Bay Care Center. Survivors include her daughter, Helen Pitt of Satellite Beach; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. on May 4, 1984.⁸

     Fredrick Newton Chatham was buried at Chelten Hills Cemetery, 1701 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^7,5,8 His Social Security Number was 206-20-9050.⁹ He A Prized Name: Fredrick Chatham was a prize fighter who went by the ring-name of Jimmy Briggs (reflected on his grave memorial). According to BoxRec's history of boxing records, a Jimmy Briggs fought three bouts as a welterweight in athletic clubs in Philadelphia -- all in 1917. If this was Fred, he would have been 31 years old. His Record was one win (KO), one loss, and a draw. A lightweight -- also named Jimmy Briggs -- fought eight bouts between December 26, 1921 and April 16, 1924 at various arenas around Philadelphia. His record was listed at two wins, five losses and one draw.¹⁰ His name was legally changed to James Chatham Briggs.^8,11,12,13 He was born on June 2, 1886 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^1,2,5,13,9 He married Mary C. Cope in 1907 at New Jersey.³ Fredrick Newton Chatham died on July 21, 1958 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 72.^5,9 He BRIGGS - July 21, 1958, of 7223 Horrocks st., James Chatham Briggs, aged 72 years, father of Forrest E. Chatham. Relatives, friends and employeet of Water Dept., City od Phila., are invited to the service., Fri., 1 P.M., Parlors of Harold B. Mulligan, 1119 W. Lehigh ave. Int. Chelten Hills Cem. on July 24, 1958.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 207-20-5781.¹ Edna Lucille Chatham was buried at Chelten Hills Cemetery, 1701 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^7,6,8 She was born on July 27, 1892 at Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.^6,1 As of 1911,her married name was Henley.² She married Sydney Horace Henley in 1911 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^9,2 As of 1923,her married name was Herrmann.² Edna Lucille Chatham married August Friedrich Herrmann in 1923 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^8,2 Edna Lucille Chatham died on October 27, 1945 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 53.^6,8 She HERRMANN - On Oct. 27. EDNA L., wife of the late August Herrmann. Relatives and friends, also all oragnizations of which she was a member, invited to funeral, Tues., 3 P.M., from her residence, 2615 S. 70th st. Int. Chelten Hills. on October 28, 1945.⁸

     Anton Huerfeld was buried at Chelten Hills Cemetery, 1701 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was born on June 28, 1882 at Bonn, Germany; His death certificate has a birth date of Jun 29, 1882.^2,3,5 He married Bessie Lavinia Chatham, daughter of James Porter Chatham and Ida Ella Bottorf, in 1907 at New Jersey.⁴ Anton Huerfeld died on March 7, 1949 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 66.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 162-10-2406.⁸ Helen Johanna Huerfeld was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.⁹ Her married name was Pitt.⁶ She married Charles Henry Pitt.⁶ Helen Johanna Huerfeld was born on July 27, 1908 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^2,3,10,8,9 She died on April 11, 1989 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 80.^10,8,9

     Forrest Edgar Chatham was buried at Hillside Cemetery, 2556 Susquehanna Road, Roslyn, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 163-07-4867.¹¹ He was born on April 27, 1908 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^11,3,4,5,8 He married Edna Marie Kayton in 1934 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^12,7 Forrest Edgar Chatham died on September 2, 1966 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 58.^11,4

     Mary C. Cope was born circa 1889 at Pennsylvania.⁴ As of 1907,her married name was Chatham.² She married Fredrick Newton Chatham, son of James Porter Chatham and Ida Ella Bottorf, in 1907 at New Jersey.²

     Richard Porter Chatham was buried at Chelten Hills Cemetery, 1701 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^2,4 He was born on December 23, 1909 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^3,4 He died on September 24, 1910 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Sydney Horace Henley was buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 215 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1 He was born on May 30, 1889 at Anna, Union Co., Illinois.³ He married Edna Lucille Chatham, daughter of James Porter Chatham and Ida Ella Bottorf, in 1911 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^4,5 Sydney Horace Henley died on March 29, 1936 at age 46.¹

     James Elmore Henley was buried at Chelten Hills Cemetery, 1701 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^4,3 He was born on June 16, 1912 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^3,1 He died on April 4, 1914 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 1.^3,2

     August Friedrich Herrmann was buried at Chelten Hills Cemetery, 1701 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^5,4 He was born on October 27, 1887 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^1,3,4 He married Edna Lucille Chatham, daughter of James Porter Chatham and Ida Ella Bottorf, in 1923 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^6,2 August Friedrich Herrmann died on August 17, 1936 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, at age 48.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 178-18-9950.⁴ Harry Otto Herrmann was buried at St. Bartholomew's Memorial Garden, Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.⁵ He was born on October 8, 1923 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^2,4,3,6 He married Lillian Hazel Sweger on October 17, 1947 at Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia.^7,8 Harry Otto Herrmann died on April 25, 2009 at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, at age 85.^7,5,4,6 He Harry Herrmann, Sr. - Augusta, GA - Memorial Services for Mr. Harry O. Herrmann, Sr., 85, who entered into rest Saturday, April 25, 2009, will be conducted Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Father David F. O. Thompson officiating. Interment in St. Bartholomew's Memorial Garden. Mr. Herrmann was a native of Philadelphia, PA and former resident of Satellite Beach, FL and North Augusta, SC. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and played professional baseball in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He was also a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Space Program at Cape Canaveral where he participated in the Mercury, Apollo and Space Shuttle space exploration missions. He was a Master Mason with the Beach Masonic Lodge 354 in Indiatlantic, FL, where he received an award for more than 50 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Lillian H. Herrmann; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Linda Herrmann, Harry and Rosie Herrmann, all of North Augusta, SC; four grandchildren, Erik Herrmann of Tampa, FL, Tara Drew of Atlanta, GA, Cheryl Bruno of Huntsville, AL, and Mark Herrmann of Augusta, GA; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the church following the memorial service. Memorials may be made to The United Service Organizations, USO World Headquarters, Department WS, P. O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6860. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements. on April 27, 2009.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 197-18-9928.² Lillian Hazel Sweger was born on February 10, 1925 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^1,2 As of October 17, 1947,her married name was Herrmann.¹ She married Harry Otto Herrmann, son of August Friedrich Herrmann and Edna Lucille Chatham, on October 17, 1947 at Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia.^1,3 Lillian Hazel Sweger died on February 25, 2010 at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, at age 85.^1,2,3 She AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Lillian H. Herrmann, 85, of St. John's Towers, Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest February 25, 2010. Private Family Services will be conducted. Mrs. Herrmann was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a former 50 year resident of Satellite Beach, Florida having made the Augusta area her home for the past 9 years. She was a member of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, a former employee of North America Rockwell Corporation at Cape Canaveral, Florida and a retired Comptroller with US Games. Mrs. Herrmann was the wife of the late Harry O. Herrmann, Sr. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Linda Herrmann and Harry and Rosie Herrmann, all of North Augusta; a sister, Mildred Beisel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Erik Herrmann, Tara Drew, Cheryl Bruno and Mark Herrmann; five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Bartholomew's Episcopal, 471 W. Martintown Road, North Augusta, SC 29841. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements on February 28, 2010.³

     Elizabeth "Lizzie" Osman was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6,4 She was born on August 18, 1874 at Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^7,4 As of August 24, 1890,her married name was Chatham.⁵ She married Harry C. Chatham, son of David Rittenhouse P. Chatham and Mary Jane Mullen, on August 24, 1890 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^8,4,5 Elizabeth "Lizzie" Osman Mrs. Lizzie Chatham, 72, a well-known resident of Flemington and last surviving member of the Israel Osman family, died suddenly this morning at 9 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George S. Grenoble, 549 High St., where she had resided for many years. Mrs. Chatham had been ill for some time with a heart condition. She had spent the past five weeks visiting a friend, Mrs. Frank White of Oak Hall, and had been sick in bed for two weeks of that time. Havirg recovered, she returned to the Grenoble home yesterday, seemingly in her usual health. This morning the family heard her up in her room, but found her in a dying condition when they called her at 9 o'clock. Death was due to the coronary condition, the attending physician reported. Born in Oak Hall, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Israel Osman, she had lived in Fiemington from the time she was two years old. She was the widow of Harry Chatham. Her lodge affiliations included membership in Camp 73, Flemington P. O. of A., the Ladies of the Golden Eagle and Rebekah Lodge. She was also a member of the Flemington Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Grenoble, her only daughter, are three grandchildren; three great grandchildren and numeraous nephews and nieces. on February 25, 1947.³ She died on February 25, 1947 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 165-32-5055.⁵ Helen B. Chatham was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ She was born on March 23, 1896 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,7,5 As of October 1, 1918,her married name was Grenoble.³ She married George Samuel Grenoble on October 1, 1918 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^8,9,3 Helen B. Chatham died on September 21, 1988 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 92.^7,5

     George Samuel Grenoble was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ His Social Security Number was 189-10-8728.⁶ He was born on August 19, 1884 at State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^4,6,8 He married Helen B. Chatham, daughter of Harry C. Chatham and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Osman, on October 1, 1918 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,7 George Samuel Grenoble died on January 10, 1950 at State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.⁶

     Samuel Smith Metz was buried at Alto Reste Burial Park, Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was born on October 7, 1867 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3 He married Maud Elizabeth Chatham, daughter of William F. Chatham and Mary Emma Coffey, on September 24, 1892 at Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey.^5,4,6,3 Samuel Smith Metz died on June 3, 1938 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.³

     Her Social Security Number was 182-22-4235.⁵ Rebecca E. Metz was buried at Alto Reste Burial Park, Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on July 6, 1894 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^7,2,4 As of circa 1915,her married name was Chenoweth.⁸ She married Harry Hobbs Chenoweth circa 1915.^2,8,3,4 Rebecca E. Metz died on March 18, 1951 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, at age 56.^2,4 She MRS. REBECCA M. CHENOWETH of 1020 Lexington Ave., died suddenly at her home Sunday at 2 P.M. of a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. Chenoweth was born July 6, 1894, in Altoona, a daughter of Samuel and Maude Metz. She was the widow of Harry M. Chenoweth, retired navy commander, who died April 3, 1950. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Oliver Rothert of Hollidaysburg, three granddaughters. on March 19, 1951.⁴

     Harry Hobbs Chenoweth was buried at Alto Reste Burial Park, Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5 He was born on October 4, 1892 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,5 He married Rebecca E. Metz, daughter of Samuel Smith Metz and Maud Elizabeth Chatham, circa 1915.^2,6,4,7 Harry Hobbs Chenoweth died on April 3, 1950 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 57.^2,3,4,7,5 He Lt. Comdr. Harry Hobbs Chenoweth of 1020 Lexington avenue, retired United States navy officer and veteran of both World wars, died last evening at 8 o'clock in the naval hospital at Philadelphia. A former employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad company and for many years an employe of the Pennsylvania Electric company, he had been in ill health for several years. He was readmitted to the hospital several days ago after spending a month at Atlantic City, N.J., in the interest of his health. Comdr. Chenoweth, a graduate of the United States Naval academy, was born Oct. 4. 1892, at Sunbury, Pa., the son of the late H. M. and Maria Louisa Hobbs Chenoweth. His father, who died in 1930, served for many years as chief clerk of the Altoona works. Comdr. Chenoweth graduated at the Altoona High school in 1910 and the United States Naval academy at Annapolis in 1915 with the rank of ensign. He saw considerable service in World War I with a destroyer fleet in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters and was wounded in action. As a reserve officer he was recalled to active naval service in 1910. He was stationed in the Philadelphia naval district in 1914 when he retired from active service and reestablished residence in Altoona. His service with the Pennsylvania railroad dated back to the period between 1907 and 1911 when he was employed as a chairman during summer vacations from school. After service as a commissioned naval officer from 1915 to 1920 he operated floating equipment as an assistant to the superintendent for the Pennsylvania Railroad company until 1922. During the period from 1922 to 1925 Mr. Chenoweth was employed is power engineer for the former Penn Central Light and Power Company, now the Penelec. He was district superintendent for Huntingdon county until 1828 and in the next two years served as assistant commercial manager at Altoona until appointed as commercial manager in 1930, a position he held until 1932 when he became assistant to the commercial vice president. He served as division manager In Altoona from 1932 until he reentered naval service In 1940, having received a leave of absence Sept. 1, 1940, from Penlec. Comdr. Chenoweth is survived by his wife, the former Miss Rebecca Metz of Altoona; two sisters, Mrs. G. Donald Fisher of Huntingdon and Mrs. Charles Alan Pownall of La Jolla, Calif., a daughter, Jane, the wife of Oliver Rothert of Hollidaysburg, and three granddaughters. The body is to be returned to Altoona for burial. Friends will be received after 7 o'clock tomorrow evening at the N. A. Stevens mortuary. on April 4, 1950.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 208-34-1042.⁸ Thelma Jane Chenoweth was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.⁹ She was born on May 11, 1916 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^8,7 As of September 29, 1937,her married name was Rothert.³ She married William Oliver Rothert Jr. on September 29, 1937.^5,3,6,10,7 Thelma Jane Chenoweth JANE C. ROTHERT, 64. of Box 33, Frankston Road, Hollidaysburg, died at 6:30 a.m. today, April 16, 1981 in Altoona Hospital, following an extended illness. Mrs. Rothert retired from the main office of Mid-State Bank. She was born May ll, 1916, in Altoona, the daughter of Harry H. and Rebecca (Metz) Chenoweth, and married William Oliver Rothert II, who died Sept 13. 1965. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn R. Monier of Rumson, N.J; Rebecca F. of Seaside Heights, N.J. and Mrs. Jane R. Barlick of Altoona, and four grandchildren, Mrs. Rothert was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hollidaysburg. on April 16, 1981.⁷ She died on April 16, 1981 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, at age 64.^8,7

     William Oliver Rothert Jr. was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5 He was born on January 9, 1909 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,5 He married Thelma Jane Chenoweth, daughter of Harry Hobbs Chenoweth and Rebecca E. Metz, on September 29, 1937.^1,2,6,5,7 William Oliver Rothert Jr. died on September 13, 1965 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, at age 56.^2,5,7 He Oliver Rothert, 56, of 1515 12th St, died at 6.45 p.m. yesterday in the Altoona Hospital, where he was admitted a half-hour earlier. He was bom in Altoona on Jan. 9, 1909, a son of Oliver and Carolyn (Harkins) Rothert, and on Sept. 29, 1937, married Thelma Jane Chenoweth of the city. Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Monier of Highlands, N.J., Rebecca and Jane, at home, and two brothers, Robert F. of Hollidaysburg and William T. of York. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, had attended Georgetown Preparatory School, Georgetown University and graduated from Babson Institute in Massachusetts. Mr. Rothert had been associated with the Rothert furniture stores for a number of years. Friends will be received in the Stevens Mortuary from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. on September 14, 1965.²