John A. Stoner (1822 - 1915)

Born 18 Jan 1822 in Germany

Descendants

Died 14 Jan 1915 at age 92 in Millheim Centre County Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

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Note: John A. Steiner chose to change the spelling of his surname to Stoner -although his parents, brothers and sisters maintained the original spelling Steiner.

John Stoner came to this country with his parents from Germany when he was but eight years of age. When a young man he labored hard and saved every dollar he could acquire, denying himself all luxuries as well as many things which others considered as absolute necessities fo life's welfare. As a result of this strict economy he soon accumulated wealth, which took on the shape of big farms and at one time he owned no less than ten of the best farms in Centre county. He owned considerable property in Millheim and at one time the mill property at Wolf's store. For a number of years he was president of the First National Bank at Millheim, and was a big stock holder. Mr. Stoner was twice married, his first wife being Miss Elizabeth Lingle, who preceded him to the beyond twenty-two years ago. To this union ten children were born, nine of whom survive' namely Mrs. Lavina Walters, Spring Mills; Henry Stoner, State College; Mrs. William Mayes, Millheim; Susan Long, Colyer; Mrs. Ellen Smith, Freeport, Ill; William Stoner, Joliet, Ill; Mrs. George Zerby, Tusseyville; Reuben Stoner, Washington state; David Stoner, Tusseyville. To the second wife, who was Miss Mary Greib, and who survives him, one child was born - Miss Lizzie Stoner, who is at home. No brothers or sisters survive. Mrs. Stoner was a member of the Reformed church since his second marriage.

Sources

Obituary: The Centre Reporter, Centre Hall, PA, Jan. 21, 1915 Dhttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/find-a-grave-prod/photos/2014/231/73812311_1408562824.jpgeath Certificate: Centre County Pa. File # 3494

Burial: Union Cemetery Millheim Centre County Pennsylvania, USA

Maintained by: Gerri Aitkin Originally Created by: Kathleen Frailey Puls Record added: Jul 23, 2011 Find A Grave Memorial# 73812311