Johann Richard Gaumer
(1779-1840)
Johann Richard Gaumer was born on Dec. 16, 1779 at Oldtown, MD, or in Pennsylvania, the son of Johannes ‘John’ and Albertina Christina (Dean) Gaumer.
In about 1808, he married Mary (?) (1781-1843). They had two sons – Samuel Gaumer and Daniel Gaumer.
They resided in Southampton Twp., Somerset County, PA.
Johann Richard died in Southampton on Feb. 4, 1840.
Mary outlived him by three years,and died on April 21, 1843. They are buried at Getz Cemetery in Southampton.
Son Samuel married Susana Korns (1812-1854) and had 10 children. They moved to Victor, IA where he died on Feb. 25, 1865.
Son Daniel (1814-1864) remained in Southampton, where he married Elizabeth Korns and had 12 children. He passed away in Southampton on Jan. 10, 1864. Many of their children also moved to Iowa.
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