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John Gaumer
(1794-1862)

John Gaumer was born in 1794 in Southampton Township, Somerset County, PA, the son of Johann "Jacob" and Maria Catherine (Sowash) Gaumer.

On May 28, 1823, he married Mary Magdalena Shirer ( ? - ? ) of Wellersburg, PA, the daughter of Adam and Saloma Schwartz.

They later moved to Ohio, settling in Linnton Township., Coshocton County.

John died in Linnton on Aug. 28, 1862.

Mary Magdalena's fate is unknown.

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