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Johann Heinrich Gaumer |
Johann Heinrich ("John Henry") Gaumer was born on Oct. 4, 1754 in Macungie Twp., Northampton County, PA, a son of Johann Dietrich and Maria "Elizabeth" (Meinert) Gaumer Sr. Evidence suggests he was a Revolutionary War veteran.
He was baptized the winter after he was born, on Feb. 6, 1755.
In 1775, Johann Heinrich married Anna Margaretha (?). They had six children – Catherine Gaumer, Susanna Gaumer, Henry Gaumer, Jacob Gaumer, Elizabeth Gaumer and Salome Gaumer.
They lived in Macungie Twp., Northampton County, PA.
Johann Heinrich died in 1837, and his will was probated on Sept. 6 of that year. The fate of Anna Margaretha is unknown.
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| A decorated wooden chest, dated 1809 and inscribed "Salame Gaumer rin," as seen today |
Demonstrating that German language and customs were passed down several generations in this branch, the grave marker of son Heinrich Gaumer (1846) is written in German, in the old gothic script. The well-preserved gravestone is found at the cemetery of the Zion Lutheran Church in Alburtis, PA.
He may have been a wagon maker who once lived at Urbana, OH, and whose son was living near Greenville, OH in 1867.
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