LUCINDA ANN [KNAPPENBERGER] KLINGENSMITH FAMILY 

UPDATED  July 5, 2007

Johan Michael
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(1748-1818)
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(1783-1867)
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Lucinda Ann
(1843-1929)
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Lucinda was born 28 June 1843 Burrell Township, Armstrong County, PA, the daughter of John Knappenberger (1809-1885) and Anna Marie HILL (1808-1871).  Lucinda died December 1929 in Armstrong County, PA.  She married Josiah Wylie Whitmer KLINGENSMITH, son of Adam G. Klingensmith and Anna Mary Kirkland, on 22 February 1866 in Armstrong County, PA.  Josiah was born 20 June 1841 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 7 November 1912 in Armstrong County, PA.  This couple is buried at Forks Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery,  Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, PA.  They had eight children.

Josiah Klingensmith fought in the Civil War in the 139th Regiment, Company C of the Pennsylvania Volunteers for three years. He enlisted in September 1862.   He fought in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness.  He was wounded in the left hand on 5 May 1864 and was discharged on account of disability on 24 December 1864.  Josiah never recovered the use of his left hand.  He was a boatman on the Pennsylvania Canal, store owner and postmaster in  Dime, PA as well as a farmer.  At the time of his death, he owned 13 farms including the old Klingensmith and Knappenberger homesteads.

 

Lucinda Ann [Knappenberger] Klingensmith

Josiah Wylie Whitmer Klingensmith [photo graciously provided by Dorothy Hamilton Knepshield]

Possible Wedding Portrait, 1866 Lucinda Ann [Knappenberger] Klingensmith [photo graciously provided by Carol Martin Knepshield] Circa 1890s   Josiah Klingensmith  & Lucinda Ann [Knappenberger] Klingensmith  [photo graciously provided by Carol Martin Knepshield]

Circa 1910 Klingensmith Family Gathering * Josiah & Lucinda Ann are the older couple in the middle. * [photo graciously provided by Carol Martin Knepshield] Forks Lutheran Church Cemetery, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Lucinda [Knappenberger] Klingensmith and, her husband, Josiah Klingensmiths' Gravemarkers [photo graciously provided by Allen Knappenberger]

CHILDREN

MARY ANN KLINGENSMITH (1867-1911)

Mary Ann Klingensmith born 10 April 1867 in Armstrong County, PA and died 21 October 1911.  Mary was a principal in a high school in Armstrong County, PA.  She married Rev. William M. AYERS who was born 8 March 1862 in Canada and died 28 January 1937.   This couple is buried in Forks Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.  They had two children.

1. William W. Ayers was born 3 March 1908 and died 16 April 1910.   He is buried at Forks Zion Church Cemetery with his parents.

2. Mary "Lucille"  Ayers was born 18 October 1910 in Canada (according to the 1930 census) and died 12 April 2001 in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington.  She married Frank M. MONTGOMERY on 27 June 1934.  Frank was born 18 Nov 1910 and died 12 June 1994 in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington.   Lucille was an infant when her mother died in 1911.  She later went to live with her aunt, Nancy Isabel Klingensmith Boarts, in Imperial County, California.   In the 1930 census, she was living with them at the age of 19 and single.

JOHN A. KLINGENSMITH (1868-1961)

John A. Klingensmith born 22 November 1868 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 27 July 1961 in Plum Township, Armstrong County, PA.  He married Lavina Lucinda BROWN, daughter of Samuel and Anna Brown,  on 16 October 1890.  Lavina was born 5 May 1866 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 9 September 1949 in Armstrong County.  This couple is buried in St. Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery (Brick Church) in Armstrong County, PA.  John ran a peddler's wagon for 14 years from 1885-1899,  then worked in the gas fields and ran a general store in Dime, PA and acted as postmaster at Mateer.  This couple had seven children.

1. Grace Martha Klingensmith was born 27 October 1891 in Armstrong County, PA and died 1 November 1981 in Armstrong County, PA.    Grace married Howard Samuel SMELTZER, son of Henry Samuel Smeltzer and Lavina Rearick, on 29 April 1909.  Howard was born 6 October 1885 in Armstrong County, PA and died 31 December 1962 in Armstrong County, PA.   They are buried in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.  This couple had 10 children:  Infant (19 Dec 1909-30 Dec 1909), Russell Alvin Smeltzer (25 Oct 1910-21 Feb 1998), Ira Lester Smeltzer (11 Oct 1912 - 11 Feb 2007), Kenneth B. Smeltzer (13 Nov 1914-15 May 1992), Raymond Daye Smeltzer, Sr. (19 May 1917-31 May 1992), Ruth L. Smeltzer (1919), Iva M. Smeltzer (20 Dec 1921 - 22 Nov 1999), Lucy V. Smeltzer (14 June 1924 - 12 Sept 1998), John S. Smeltzer (1927) and Charles W. Smeltzer (1932).

2. Sarah Lucinda Klingensmith was born 26 May 1893 in Armstrong County, PA and died 2 July 1893 there.  She is buried with her parents.

3. Ruth Hannah Klingensmith was born 30 April 1894 in Armstrong County and died in Trumbull County, Ohio on 4 January 1973 in Trumbull County, Ohio.  She married Ronald Lucine SCHALL, son of Joseph Schall and Margaret Smeltzer, on 23 January 1924.  Ronald was born 28 October 1899 in Armstrong County, PA and died 26 July 1985 in Trumbull County, Ohio.  This couple had 4 children: Lena May (1 Feb 1925-14 Aug 2004), LaRue (1929), E. Fred  (17 Nov 1932-2 Jan 2003) and Verna I (3 Dec 1936-2 Aug 2004).  Ruth and Ronald  are buried in Pine Knoll Cemetery, Leavittsburg, Ohio.

4. Rosena May Klingensmith was born 3 April 1896 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 26 December 1978 in Allegheny County, PA. She is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Apollo, PA.   She married Merle Calvin ROSENSTEEL on 9 March 1917.  Merle was born 30 March 1894 and died December 1983 in Westmoreland County, PA.  This couple had four children:  Hulda May  (5 June 1917-27 July 1977), Ellis Merle (1922), Stanley Owen (27 Feb 1924-26 July 2005) and Ethel Jean (1925).

5. Bessie "Cevilla" Klingensmith was born 14 March 1898 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 23 May 1987 in Armstrong County, PA  Cevilla married Paul J. KING on 5 September 1916.  Paul was born 30 May 1894 and died 5 September 1975.  This couple is buried in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.   This couple had 3 children:  Homer Sylvester King (3 June 1917-6 April 1985), Harold Clair King (16 Jan 1919- 12 June 1996) and Howard Paul King (21 Feb 1923 - 4 May 2006).

6. Infant Son Klingensmith was born 10 August 1900 in Armstrong County, PA and died 10 August 1900 buried in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.  The grave marker reads "Our Baby Boy Son of J.A. & L. Klingensmith".

7. Ossie Margaret Klingensmith was born 9 March 1903 in Armstrong County, PA and died 10 July 1903.  She is buried next to her parents.

WILLIAM FRANTZ KLINGENSMITH (1871-1946)  

William Frantz (aka Frank) Klingensmith born 1 March 1871 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 31 August 1946 in Armstrong County, PA.  William ran his father's store at Dime, PA.   He married Vivian ELLIOTT, daughter of Dr. Addison J. and Sarah Malinda Elliott,  in 1894.  Vivian was born 11 November 1874 in Butler County, PA and died  November 1944 in Armstrong County, PA.  They had two children.  William Frantz later married Dora WINGARD CLAYPOOLE.

1. Paul Frantz Klingensmith was born 28 October 1895 in Armstrong County, PA and died 12 April 1962 in Armstrong County, PA.  He married Myra A. RIGGLE, daughter of Miles Austin Riggle and Emma Spencer, on 6 June 1914.  Myrna was born 11 September 1895 in Armstrong County, PA and died 2 March 1972 there.  They are buried in Riverview Cemetery, Apollo, PA.   They had 3 children:  Helen Jeanne (7 Feb 1915 - 29 Sept 2003), Donald C. (29 April 1917-23 July 1992) and Mertie A. (10 Feb 1921-6 May 1942).

2. Marion Klingensmith was born 5 September 1897 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 7 January 1983 in Denver, Colorado.  Marion married Rev. Wallace "Guy" SMELTZER, son of Albert Augustus Smeltzer and Millie G. Eckman, on 12 June 1922 in Armstrong County, PA.  Guy was born on 11 March 1900 in Armstrong County, PA and died 27 September 1984 in Montrose, Colorado.  Rev. Smeltzer was a Methodist minister and wrote the book entitled "Methodism in Western Pennsylvania 1784-1968".  They are buried in Riverview Cemetery, Apollo, Armstrong County, PA.   They had two children:  Rev. Richard E. Smeltzer and Rev. Lois J. Smetlzer Shugart.

NANCY ISABEL KLINGENSMITH (1873-1951)

Nancy Isabel Klingensmith known as "Nannie B." was  born 18 March 1873 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 7 February 1951 in Imperial County, California.  She married Charles F. BOARTS, son of Fredrick Boarts and Sarah J. Marsh about 1902.    He was born 13 February 1871 in Armstrong County, PA and died 13 March 1958 in Imperial County, California.   This couple ranched in Brawley, Imperial County, California.   They had no children but raised their niece, M. Lucille Ayers.  Nannie B. was a graduate of Indiana County PA Normal School/Class of 1897.  

SUSANNA MARTHA KLINGENSMITH (1875-1971)

Susanna Martha Klingensmith known as "Susie" was born 30 May 1875 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA  and died 9 April 1971 in Armstrong County, PA.  She married Harry Elmer GILCHRIST, son of John Gilchrist and Susanna Jack, on 30 August 1900.  Harry was a widower at the time of his marriage to Susie.  Harry was born 14 August 1867 in Westmoreland County, PA and died 9 April 1951.  This couple is buried in St. Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Harry was an educator, a farmer, and a justice of the peace.  They had six children.

1. Lucy Margaret Gilchrist was born 2 July 1901 in Armstrong County, PA and died 25 July 1992 in Allegheny County, PA.  Lucy married Carl Lawrence GRAHAM on 22 September 1939.  Carl was born 25 November 1903 and died 24 August 1978 in Westmoreland County, PA.  They are buried in Forks Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

2. Louisa Blanche Gilchrist known as "Blanche" was born 7 May 1904 and died 17 June 1972 in Armstrong County, PA.  Blanche married Marlin Thomas FOUSE, Sr. who was born 19 February 1880 in Armstrong County, PA and died November 1956 in Allegheny County, PA.  This couple had six children.

3. Frances Elmo Gilchrist was born 2 February 1908 and died 29 December 1994 in Bucks County, PA.  Frances married Clarence E. WILSON known as "Doc" on 2 July 1934.  He was born 26 March 1911 and died 10 June 2000 in Bucks County, PA.  They had one daughter.

4. Myrna Isabelle Gilchrist known as "Isabel" was born 20 April 1910 in Armstrong County, PA and died 24 July 1981 in Los Angeles County, California.  Isabel married Paul B. MARTIN on 2 July 1934.  Paul was born 30 April 1908 in PA and died 23 February 1985 in Los Angeles County, California.  They had two children. 

5. Nellie Mae "Gillie" Gilchrist was born 20 May 1913 in Armstrong County, PA and died 24 Oct 2006 in Allegheny County, PA.  She married Robert S. RUSIEWICZ, son of William W. Rusiewicz and Agnes F. Jagodzinski, on 15 November 1941.  Robert was born 23 January 1912 in Allegheny County, PA and died 4 May 1993 in Westmoreland County, PA.   They had a son and a daughter. 

6. Virginia Fay Gilchrist was born 11 December 1919 in Armstrong County, PA and died 25 November 2000 in Simi Valley, Ventura County, California.  She married James Edward  TREECE on 2 July 1937.  James was born 20 October 1916 in PA and died October 1984 in Ventura County, California.  This couple had a son.

OLIVE L. KLINGENSMITH (1877-1965)

Olive L. Klingensmith known as "Ollie" was born 12 August 1877 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 24 June 1965 in Armstrong County, PA.  Olive married Harry A. LAFFERTY, son of James Lafferty, about 1898.   Harry was born 4 January 1872 in PA and died 12 November 1963 in Armstrong County, PA . This couple is buried in Spring Church Cemetery, Armstrong County, PA.  They had three children.

1. Cleason R. Lafferty was born 24 April 1899 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 17 April 1988 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland.  He married Jessie Virginia HENRY who was born in 1908 and died 1968.  They are buried in Spring Church Cemetery, Armstrong County, PA.  They had three children.

2. Gaylord W. Lafferty was born 6 October 1901 in Armstrong County, PA and died 21 January 1968 in Westmoreland County, PA.  Gaylord married Hazel M. BIERS, daughter of Lewis Bier and Nora Hannah Waltenbaugh, on 2 December 1925.  Hazel was born 3 April 1906 and died 4 April 1998 in Armstrong County, PA.  They are buried in Spring Church Cemetery.   They had three children.

3. Vera Isabell Lafferty was born 7 January 1906 in Armstrong County, PA and died 31 July 1998 in Indiana County, PA.  She married Herman J. WILSON about 1923.  Herman was born about 1894 in PA and died in 1960.  She is buried in Elders Ridge Cemetery, Armstrong County, PA.

JOSIAH WYLIE KLINGENSMITH (1884-1910)

Josiah Wylie Klingensmith known as "Wylie" was born 25 June 1884 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA and died 21 November 1910 in Armstrong County, PA.  He married Nellie Blanche RIGGLE, daughter of David D. Riggle and Lillia A. Lafferty, 18 April 1907.  Nellie was born 20 June 1889 in Armstrong County, PA and died 11 May 1969.  They had one child.  This couple is buried in Forks Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Wylie died in a boiler explosion, and it seems his wife, Nellie, married again to J. Worth. Schall.  

1. Lucinda Klingensmith known as "Lucy" was born one week after her father's death.  Lucy was born 28 November 1910 in Armstrong County and died 28 Feb 2006 in Washington Twp., Westmoreland County, PA.  She married Clair N. GARTLEYm son of Boy and Mary Gartley, on 23 July 1937.  Clair was born 25 August 1914 in Armstrong County, PA and died 23 January 1966.  This couple is buried in Forks Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.  They had one daughter.

Sarah Myrna Klingensmith  known as "Myrna" was born 29 August 1890 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, PA. and died 13 September 1982 in State College, PA.  She married Frank Alvey RIDDLE, son of Charles R. and Anna B. Riddle, on 22 February 1910.  Frank was born 21 November 1887 in PA and died 17 August 1972 in Armstrong County, PA.  This couple is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, PA.  This couple had four children.

1. Zoie Irene Riddle was born 7 November 1917 in Armstrong County, PA and died 11 February 1985 in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County, PA.  She married Chambers A. BOWSER on 7 November 1946.  Chambers was born 12 October 1911 and died 15 January 1980 in Armstrong County, PA.

2. Vivian Kathleen Riddle was born May 1919 in Armstrong County, PA.  She married James DYETT on 16 January 1936.  James was born 1916 in Scotland.  They had one son.

3. Dorothy Jean Riddle was born 31 March 1924 in Armstrong County, PA and died 2 July 1999.  She married Thomas FAULK on 13 June 1941.  Thomas was born 4 November 1922 and died September 1984 in Armstrong County, PA.  They had two sons.

4. Edward Everett Riddle was born 1 June 1927 and died 8 June 1927.

 

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