Benjamin Franklin Woomer
(1843-1905) |
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 , , PA: 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 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. 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 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.) |
1 1880 United States Census, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Shenandoah, District 202, Page 7.
2 1850 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4CB-C6H Isaiah Womer in household of Simon Womer, Blythe, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States; citing dwelling 1832, family 1846.
3 1900 United States Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1484; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1241484.
4 Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 3 Oct 1950, page 18. Obituary of Mrs. Harriet Bowman.
5 Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=106181877.
6 FamilySearch.org, "Pennsylvania Deaths and Burials, 1720-1999," https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HN88-S3T2 Benjamin Woomer, 1905.
7 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 31 Jul 1905, page 1.
8 1860 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXR9-T6V Benjaman Womer in entry for Simon Womer, 1860.
9 1870 United States Census, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZT7-76V Benjamin Womer, 1870.
10 1880 United States Census, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Shenandoah, Family History Library Film 1255192, NA Film Number T9-1192, Page 18C.
11 Weekly Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 21 Dec 1901, page 1.
12 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 18 Feb 1902, page 1.
13 Weekly Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 1 Nov 1902, page 1.
14 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 17 Oct 1904, page 1.
15 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 20 Apr 1905, page 2.
16 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 28 Jun 1905, page 4.
17 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 29 Jul 1905, page 1. Obituary of Benjamin Womer (sic).
18 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 2 Aug 1905, page 1.
19 1850 United States Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4CY-5TN Adaline Hain in household of George Hain, East Norwegian, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States; citing family 2832, NARA microfilm publication M432.
20 Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 16 Feb 1916, page 1. Death of Mrs. Adaline Woomer.
21 Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970 (Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates. Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.), Death Certificate 21243, Adaline Woomer. Father Geo Heighn. Mother not listed.
22 Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228915943.
23 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 19 Feb 1916, page 1. Mrs. Adaline Woomer Laid At Rest Today.
24 The Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), 21 Feb 1916, page 1. Adaline Woomer Funeral.
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