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H. R. ACHENBACH, R. R. Agent and Postmaster, Farmington; one of the most genial and popular gentlemen on the line of the Central Branch. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Clinton County, December 5, 1844. He was reared and educated in his native State, graduating from the People's Commercial College at Reading. After leaving this college, he clerked in the Prothonotary and Register and Recorder's office at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pa. Then he went to Williamsport, where he was engaged in the confectionery and bakery business with his brother. His father, Hon. George A. Achenbach, is one of the leading citizens of Clinton County, and for a number of years has been prominently identified officially. We clip from the sketch-book of legislatures of Pennsylvania, in 1876, the following: "George A. Achenbach, Representative from Clinton County, is a gentleman of reputation on the Democratic side of the House. He was born in Columbia County, October 22, 1815, before the birth of the common schools, consequently was educated in the subscription schools, which were in vogue at that day. At twelve years of age he became a clerk in a store. In 1836, he moved to Sugar Valley, then in Center, but now in Clinton County, where he engaged in managing the mercantile interests of a furnace company. In 1860, he was elected to the Legislature from Clinton and Lycoming Counties, serving his constituents so satisfactorily that he was returned by a large majority. He was a Delegate to the Constitutional Convention, serving on some important committees. Mr. A. is very unassuming at his post of duty, and is emphatically a business legislator. He is a man stout built, but not corpulent, with gray hair, large head, and closely shaven face, his countenance indicating good nature. " H. R. resided in Pennsylvania until 1877, when he came West, arriving in Atchison County, July 6. He at once engaged in merchandising. In that capacity he was identified until the summer of 1881. During that time he took up the study of telegraphy, and was appointed railroad agent October 27, 1880. He had received his appointment as Postmaster, October 24, 1877. In both capacities he is eminently qualified, and without the radiant countenance of "Auchy," at the station, Farmington would have but few attractions. He was married June 24, 1869, to Miss Annie F. Ayers, a native of Chester County, Pa., an estimable lady. They have had four children - Mary E., Preston A., Harry S., and James P. Mr. A. is an Odd-Fellow, and in 1876 was District Deputy of Clinton County, Pa., organizing Salona Lodge, No. 937, June 24, 1876. He is also Master Mason.

Burial:
Monrovia Cemetery
Effingham
Atchison County
Kansas, USA

Find A Grave Memorial# 65603380

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15089600/hiram-randolph-achenbach

Plot Section 80

Hiram married Annie E. Ayars on 24 Jun 1869. Annie was born on 12 Sep 1846 in Chester County, PA; died on 24 Oct 1925 in Topeka, Shawnee County, KS; was buried in Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Elizabeth Achenbach was born on 26 Jul 1870 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA; died on 25 Apr 1949 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS; was buried in Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, KS.
2. Preston Ayars Achenbach was born on 31 Aug 1872 in Loganton, Clinton County, PA; died on 01 Oct 1873 in Loganton, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Loganton, Clinton County, PA.
3. Harry Shephard Achenbach was born on 04 Jan 1875 in Pennsylvania; died on 22 Oct 1916 in Lincoln County, OR; was buried in Riverview Abbey Mausoleum and Crematory, Portland, Multnomah County, OR.
4. Maud Achenbach was born on 5 Feb 1879 in Monrovia, Atchison County, KS; died on 6 Jul 1879 in Monrovia, Atchison County, KS; was buried in Monrovia Cemetery, Effingham, Atchison County, KS.
5. James Pomeroy Achenbach was born on 29 Mar 1881 in Kansas; died on 22 Oct 1916 in Kansas; was buried in Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, KS.

Notes:

https://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/trees/480453/I52/-/individual

Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1860
Clinton, Lycoming Counties - Achenbach, George A. Dem
From Pennsylvania Daily Telegraph (Harrisburg), 26 October 1859
Pdf at http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/84H.pdf

Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1875
Clinton County - Achenbach, George A. Dem
Pdf at http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/99H.pdf

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16730507/george-a_-achenbach

Married Catherine Kleckner on Sep 30, 1840 in Centre County, Pa - by Rev. P.S. Fisher

George married Catharine Kleckner on 30 Sep 1840. Catharine was born on 30 Sep 1817 in Loganton, Clinton County, PA; died on 25 Mar 1898 in Loganton, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Loganton, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63067907/catherine-achenbach

Other Events:

• Residence: Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA
• Residence: Orangeville, Columbia County, PA
• Census: 1850, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; John Achenbach 67, m Mary E. Achenbach 65, f Sarah Achenbach 24, f Harriet Achenbach 20, f Sarah E. Achenbach 9, f
• Census: 1870, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; Achenbach, John 86, M, Retired Farmer. Value of real estate: 12,000 Mary E. 86 F Sarah A. 31

Notes:

From Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants in the United States, by Sarah Jane Kline Houtz,
Biography of John Achenbach by A. Houtz, Pastor.
John Achenbach was born in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, Pa., on the 15th day of April, 1784, and was the third son of John Phillip Achenbach. On the 15th day of May, 1805 he and Miss Elizabeth Fehr were united in holy wedlock. This union was blessed with twelve children.
About 1812 Mr. Achenbach and his brother Philip, with their families and their widowed mother moved to Briar Creek Township, Columbia County. Here he was engaged for a number of years in farming. While residing in the valley his aged mother died and was buried in the Briar Creek graveyard. About the year 1850 Mr. Achenbach disposed of his farm and moved to Orangeville. During a brief period of about two years he was associated in the village with Mr. C. S. Rickets in the mercantile business. He then purchased a farm near Orangeville, located on Fishing Creek, and again resumed the peaceful occupation of a tiller of the soil. Becoming aged, he quit this occupation in 1863 and subsequently lived a retired life at Orangeville.
Mr. Achenbach was a man of medium size and was stout. He walked with a firm step and was soldierly and dignified in his bearing. He inherited from his father, who was evidently a merchant, good business qualities. He was considered a good accountant, a good manager and a reliable man. When he made an engagement of any kind, he could be depended upon. He maintained the reputation of being a man of his word.
The social qualities of father Achenbach were good. Being naturally sociable, he had many friends. The hospitality of his home was known near and far, and was shared by many. Much credit should also be given to his amiable wife and to "Aunt Sara," who always tried to make it pleasant to those who tarried under their domestic roof. The latch-string always handing out, many, perhaps too many, took advantage of the kind invitation. As kind words and deeds cannot die, so the kindness of this generous man and his family shall live in the memory of those who shared their hospitality.
Early in youth he received catechetical instruction and was received by confirmation into full membership of the Reformed Church at Plainfield. He was loyal to his church and became an active worker in it. He served on various committees of church work and for years filled the offices of deacon and elder. He was also sent several times as a delegate to the annual meeting of classes. The pastor always found in father Achenbach a good counselor and a hearty supporter in all worthy church enterprises.
In the year 1863 it was his privilege and pleasure to attend the centennial of the Plainfield congregation. In attending this joyous celebration he was accompanied by his two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Kline and Miss Sara Achenbach. He was one of a very few who survived its early history, and we can well imagine what mingled joy and sorrow flooded his soul as he called up the memories of the past.
Mr. Achenbach was a man of strong religious conviction. He firmly stood by his church, and was unshaken in his confidence in God and his Savior.
Being possessed with a sound body and mind, he lived to a good old age and was gathered to his people. He lived a life of usefulness; he generously ministered to the necessities of others, and with a calm and trustful heart he waited the coming of his Lord. He, too, is now sharing the hospitality of our Father's Heaven. Farewell, departed sire. We hope to meet thee in the fellowship of Heaven.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24259709/john-achenbach

John married Mary Elizabeth Fehr on 05 May 1805. Mary (daughter of John Fehr and Eva Geist) was born on 13 Oct 1786 in Tinicum, Bucks County, PA; died on 08 Sep 1874; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; John Achenbach 67, m Mary E. Achenbach 65, f Sarah Achenbach 24, f Harriet Achenbach 20, f Sarah E. Achenbach 9, f
• Census: 1870, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; Achenbach, John 86, M, Retired Farmer. Value of real estate: 12,000 Mary E. 86 F Sarah A. 31

Notes:

Named in her father's will as Elizabeth

Name:
findagrave has her name as Mary Elizabeth Fehr

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24259712/mary-elizabeth-achenbach

Other Events:

• Church: Old Plainfield Reformed Church
• Emigration: 1751, Wiehenstein, Westphalia, Prussia
• Occupation: 1774; Merchant

Notes:

from Josephine's family tree: John Philip left Germany in 1751.
From Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants in the United States, by Sarah Jane Kline Houtz.
John Philip emigrated from Wiehenstein, Westphalia, Prussia. He was a member of Old Plainfield Reformed Church and his occupation noted in 1774 was merchant.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51258238/johann-philip-achenbach

From findagrave: THE OLD GRAVEYARDS OF NORTHAMPTON AND ADJACENT COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, pg 75, show date of birth as Feb 17, 1732. The headstone shows birth date as 1733.

John married Anna Marie Boyer. Anna was born on 04 Dec 1737; died on 30 Aug 1817 in Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA; was buried in Briar Creek Union Cemetery, Columbia County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17790065/anna-maria-achenbach

born 6 Dec 1737 in Odernheim, Pfalz, Bavaria to parents Leonard and Anna Christina Boyer/Bayer/Beyer/Bauer.

Two marriages. First in 1756 to Johan Jacob Engler and had 8 children - Leonard, Jacob, Joseph, Adam, Simon, Susanna, Adam and Anna Maria. Johan Jacob died at the Battle of Ft Washington in 1776.
Second marriage to John Philip Achenbach in 1778 and had four more children - Philip, Susanna, Daniel and John.

Notes:

Last will and testament John Fehr, …. Proved March 16, 1839.
In the name of God, amen, I John Fehr of Bushkill Township in the County of Northhampton, Being sick and weak in body but of sound mind, memory and understanding (Praise God for it) and considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof, and to the end I may be the better prepared to leave this world, whenever it Shall Please God to Call me hence, so therefore make and declare this my last Will and Testament in Manner following (that is to say) first and principally I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God my Creator hoping for free pardon and remission of all my sins, and to enjoy everlasting happiness in the heavenly kingdom through Jesus Christ my Saviour; my body I commit to the earth at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named, and as to such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to entrust me, I dispose of the same as follows to wit. first I give and bequeath unto my Dear wife Eve as much of my household and kitchen furniture as She may choose for herself and one cow two hogs and after her death to be sold by my Executors herein after named and further I give and bequeath unto my said wife the one third of my Personal Estate and the Interest of the one third of my Real Estate Shall Remain charged on my farm whereon I now live and the Interest to be paid to her annually during her lifetime and is and immediately after her decease the Principal shall be paid to my Executors and Shall be divided to my Children namely Mary Bowman widow, Cathy Intermarried to John Wright, George Fehr John Fehr Elizabeth Intermarried to John Achenbach, Sarah Intermarried to Abram Ward, Eve Intermarried to John Yohe, Michael Fehr, Peter Fehr, Peggy Fehr, and Eliza Intermarried to Henry Mohn, Eleven Shares, Share and Share alike, and my Jacob has had his full Share in his lifetime so that his Children have no Share to get and after my decease I do order and direct that my Executors herein after named Shall appraise all my Personal Estate and Sell at Public venue all Except the goods which my said wife Shall keep for herself and my said Executors Shall as soon as conveniently may be Sell and dispose of all my lands to such Person or Persons and for such price or prices as may be reasonably gotten for the same and for that Purpose I do order and hereby authorize and empower my said Executors or the survivor of them to sign, seal, execute and acknowledge all such Deeds of conveyance as may be requisite and necessary for the granting and assuring of the same to the Purchaser or Purchasers thereof in fee Simple and the money arising from such Sale to be equal divided amongst my Eleven Children share and share alike of all the Personal and Real Estate and further I give unto my said wife grain or flower Sufficient for her for one year after my decease and all demands which I have against any of my Children Shall be charged and deducted from their Share, and whenever any money is paid to divide equal. And lastly I nominate consecrate and appoint my two sons Michael Fehr & George Fehr to be the Executors of this my will and this and no other to be my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal the twenty fourth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, John Fehr his mark (seal) Signed sealed and declared by the said testator as his last will and Testament in the Presence of us Lewis Micke, Jacob Culver Northhampton County Pa., on the 16th day of March A.D. 1839. before me Michael Meyers esquire register for the probate of wills and granting Letters of Administration in and for the county of northhampton personally came Lewis Micke, Esquire, one of the subscribing witnesses to the within will and being duly sworn according to law, did depose says, that he was present and saw and heard John Fehr the Testator, sign, seal, publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing as and for his testament and last will, and that at the time of doing so he was of perfect mind and sound mind, memory and understanding, to the best of his knowledge, observation and belief, and also saw Jacob Culver thereof the above witness to the said will at the same time and at the request of the said testator subscribe his name to the within will as a witness, Witness my hand M. Meyers Reg. Northampton county Pa. on the 16th day of March A.D. 1839 before me Michael Meyers, Esquire, register for the probate of wills, came Edward Culver, son of Jacob Culver one of the subscribing witnesses to the within will, being duly sworn according to law --- and says that his father was Jacob Culver one of the subscribing witnesses to the within will, is sick and unable to come to Easton at present, and that he is well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Jacob Culver, and that the signature of Jacob Culver as a witness to the within will is genuine to the best of his knowledge and belief, Witness my hand, M. Meyers, Reg. Same day Letters Testamentary were granted to the Executors within named, after being first duly sworn. M. Meyers, Reg.



Rootsweb/Ancestry - need to verify
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=carptree&id=I40679
Johannes Fehr
Birth: 15 APR 1752 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Occupation: blacksmith
Death: 24 FEB 1839 in Bushkill Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Marriage Eva Rosina Geist b: 10 FEB 1757 in Tinnicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Married: 15 MAY 1773 in Tinnicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
OR
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2704975&id=I12119
Johannes "John" FEHR
Birth: 15 May 1757 in PA- not the same date as above
Death: 1839 in PA
Father: Johannes Bernard FEHR b: ABT. 1735 in Germania, PA, died in Surry County, NC. His father: Paul Fehr born about 1680.
Mother: Dorothea MAGASH\MAGASCH
Marriage Eva Rosina GEIST b: 10 Feb 1757 in PA

Name:
Johannes Fehr Jr.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170410627/johannes-fehr

Oldest Section

John married Eva Geist on 15 May 1773 in Bucks County, PA. Eva (daughter of Hans Jacob Geist and Eva Catherine Strouse) was born on 10 Feb 1757 in Tinicum, Bucks County, PA; died on 04 Oct 1853 in Bushkill Township, Bucks County, PA; was buried in Belfast Union Cemetery, Belfast, Northampton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

By Mary Elizabeth Kline Moyer
Elizabeth F. Fehr Achenbach, wife of John Achenbach, was the daughter of John and Eva Geist Fehr, and was born at Tinicum, Bucks County, Pa., and was one of nine children. Her brothers were Peter, George, John and Michael. Her sisters were Polly Bowman, Catherine Wright, Eva Yohe and Eliza Mohn. How the memory of Grandmother Achenbach, as she was familiarly called by everyone, clings to us, and how pleasant the recollections. It seemed to us, her grandchildren, as we so often visited her in her home, that her purity and gentleness were unequalled, and how often we have wished her mantel like Elijah of old could have fallen upon us, and that we could wear it with the same dignity and grace. She was the mother of twelve children, two of whom still live. Truly they could “rise up and call her blessed.” Her kindly greetings and smiling face, combined with her wit and humor, which was so ready, made her a friend to all within reach.
Man dies and the world moves on, and although appearances indicate the dead as forgotten, it is nevertheless, not the case of her who shared the toils and cares of her husband in pioneer times, and lived to the good old age of 88 years.



Name:
Eva Rosina Geist

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170410638/eva-rosina-fehr

Oldest Section