Benjamin Franklin Woomer ^{1 2 3 4}

   FamilySearch ID: KT7D-8C4.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1850 in Blythe Townshp, Schuylkill County, PA. ² The 1850 census recorded Simon Womer, teamster, 37, living with wife Hannah, 30; Isiah, 13; Emeline, 11; Benjamin, 7; and Mary, 5. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

2. Census in 1860 in East Norwegian Twp., Schuylkill County, PA. ⁸ The 1860 census recorded Simon Womer, laborer, 46, living with wife Hannah, 39; Benjamin, engineer at mines, 17; Mary, 15; George, 11; Hannah, 8; Harriet, 6; and Charles, 2. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

3. Military in 1863 in , , Pennylvania, USA: Civil War, 48th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry.

4. Census in 1870 in Blythe Townshp, Schuylkill County, PA. ⁹ The 1870 census recorded Benjamin Womer, stationary engineer, 27, living with wife Adaline, 27; William, 4; and Clara, 2. Also in the home is George Stephenson, 9. Benjamin had no real estate value and his personal estate was $300. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. The post office was Silver Creek, Pa.

5. Census in 1880 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁰ Benjamin Woomer, engineer, 37, was living with wife Adeline, 36; William 13, occupation "picking slate"; Clara, 11; Laura, 10; Isaiah, 7; Harriet, 5, and Oscar, 2 months. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

6. Census in 1900 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³ The 1900 census recorded at 319 Centre Street: Benj F Woomer, 57, born Jan 1843, living with wife Adline, 56, Feb 1844; son Oscar, laborer, 19, Mar 1881; and an adopted son, Herbert Wiley, 17, Dec 1882. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. Benjamin and Adeline were married for 35 years and she had birthed 7 children, 6 alive in1900.

7. Newspaper: Weekly Herald, 21 Dec 1901, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹¹ BOROUGH ENGINEERS INTEND TO RESIGN
If Their Separate Requests for a Raise in Wages are not Granted
A regular meeting of Council was held last night, with these members present: Messrs. Neiswenter, Magargle, Burke, Watson, Uraitis, Czeppukaitis, Reeves, Fishburn and Tracey. Secretary Bierstein, Water Superintendent Kehler and Policeman Hand were in attendance. Mr. Neiswenter was elected president pro tem, in the absence of President James, who is wrestling with the rheumatism at his home.
ENGINEERS MAY RESIGN. The following communication was read:
Gentlemen: I wish to call your attention to the fact that I do not wish to retain my position as pumping engineer at the Brandonville pumping station, at the present rate of wages, any longer than up to January 1, 1902. Believing that I am entitled to a better recompense than receiving at the present time, taking into consideration the expense of keeping a horse and outfit, and the hardship I have to endure in order to get to and from my work and then 24 hours in a cold, uncomfortable building, which is often coated inside with frost one-half inch thick, and we are supposed to look after the whole plant and keep it in running order to have a supply of water on hand; and in fact the plant is left in our care and keeping. Therefore, I would say that seventy dollars per month would not be asking too much. Of course, you people are the judges. I am perfectly satisfied whichever way you decide.
Should it be against me I would recommend Edward Hanley, one of my present firemen, for the position, knowing him to be a steady and industrious man, and, also, believing him to be competent for the place. Thanking your honorable body for all past courtesies, I remain
Yours, etc.
BENJ. F. WOOMER.
N. B. I am speaking for myself individually.

8. Newspaper: Evening Herald, 18 Feb 1902, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹² Happy Birthday Party. Mrs. Benjamin F. Woomer, of 319 West Centre street, was tendered a birthday party last evening that proved a most happy event. The usual games were played, there was music and singing and luncheon was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. William Morgans, Mr. and Mrs. George Woomer, Mr and Mrs. Charles Woomer, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hehn, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Woomer, Mrs. Henry Bowman, Mrs. Joseph Bowman, Mrs. Martin Monaghan, Mrs. Isaiah Woomer, Mrs. John Hilbert, Misses Stella Davis and Nona Kissinger and Herbert Wiley, George, William and Walter Woomer.

9. Newspaper: Weekly Herald, 1 Nov 1902, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹³ Mr. and Mrs. Benj. F. Womer, of West Cetnre steet, returned from the state of Colorado, where they enjoyed themselves very much for two months while visiting a married daughter.

10. Newspaper: Evening Herald: Mr. And Mrs. Benj. F. Womer Are Agreeably Surprised, 17 Oct 1904, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁴ Benjamin F. Womer, a well known and esteemed resident, formerly engineer at the Brandonville pumping station, was treated to an agreeable surprise last evening at 6 o'clock by the arrival of his sons, William F. and Isaiah Womer, of Braddock, Pa., who located in the thriving town near Pittsburg about four years ago. Mr. Womer was more than delighted to meet his "boys" and he and his good wife remained up until 12 o'clock chatting with them.
His health which has not been of the best lately shows a decided improvement and he slept better last night than at any time for six months. The sons will remain a week. Isaiah is accompanied by his boy, Frank.
William F. Womer is employed as an engineer at Braddock, and Isaiah at his trade of boiler maker. Both are prospering and like Braddock immensely.

11. Newspaper: The Herald: The many friends of Benjamin woomer, the well known veteran, will be pleased to learn that he is slightly improved today, and that hopes are now entertained for his recovery., 20 Apr 1905, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁵

12. Newspaper: The Herald: The condition of Benjamin Woomer, of West Centre street, was reported unimproved today., 28 Jun 1905, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁶

13. Obituary: Shenandoah Evening Herald (surname mispelled as Womer) on 29 Jul 1905 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁷ B. F. WOMER, PIONEER RESIDENT, DIED TODAY
B. F. Woomer, one of the oldest and best known residents, died at noon today at his home, 319 West Centre street after a long illness from asthma.
His is severe shock to the family, fleets but a short time ago his son, Isaac, was killed at Braddock, where he was employed. The deceased was a member of Post No. 146, G. A., R. and served with distinction in the Civil War in the 48th Regiment.
The deceased citizen was 62 years old and resided here many years. He was an engineer at various collieries for many years, and was an engineer at the borough water works at Brandonville for seven years. Besides a wife the following children survive: Mrs. Mark Griffin, Colorado Springs, Col. Mrs.
William Hehn, Pottsville; Mrs. John Bowman, of town. and William and Oscar, of Braddock. Due announcement of the funeral will be given.

14. Newspaper: The Evening Herald: The funeral of the late B. F. Woomer will take place tomorrow afternoon. Services will be conducted nit he Primitive Methodist church at 1:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery., 31 Jul 1905, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ⁷

15. Obituary: Evening Herald: funeral of Benajmin Woomer on 2 Aug 1905 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁸ Among those from a distance who attended the funeral of Benjamin F. Womer were Mrs. Isaiah Womer and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. William Womer, of Braddock, Pa; Mrs. Mary Morgans and Mrs. Lyman Vendemark, of Nanticoke; Charles Womer, of Alden Station, Pa.; Joseph Womer, Pottsville; Mr. and Mrs. William Herron and Piere Gallinger, Port Carbon; Mr. and Mrs. George Womer and family of Wm. Penn; Mr. and Mrs. William Hehn, Pottsville.

Benjamin married Adaline Hain, daughter of George Hain and Julia. (Adaline Hain was born on 16 Feb 1844 in Port Carbon, Schuylkill, PA,^{1 3 19 20} died on 16 Feb 1916 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA ^{21 22 23} and was buried on 19 Feb 1916 in Shenandoah Heights: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Schuylkill, PA ^{12 21 22 23 24}.)