Notes:
Data source is the 1971 self published book by Richard Glenn Huffman [deceased], "George Muma Genealogy".
Data source is Lydia Geisel Schaefer, E-mail lgschaefer1956@gmail.com
Source: SOMGEN-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Maria (MUMMAW) GEISEL obit
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Geisel.-Sister Maria Mummaw Geisel was born Oct. 12, 1844; died Dec. 14, 1918; aged 74 y. 2 m. 2 d. She attended the funeral of her brother-in-law, Bro. Elijah Stahl, on Thursday and on the way home she became sick. Human help was of no avail, and the next day she died. She was married to Hiram Geisel with whom she lived in matrimony just a few days less than 50 years. To this union were born 8 children of whom 5 survive. She was a consistent member of the Mennonite Church. Her remains were taken from her home in Johnstown to the Blauch Church where services were held, conducted by S.G. Shetler. She was buried in the cemetery near the church.
Source: Mary Jane Rhoads Obituary Collection (clipped obits)
Newspaper source unclear
[Transcribed by David Friedline]
1880 Census, PA, Somerset Co., Paint Twp., dwelling 45
Giesel, Hiram, 33, Teamster, b: PA/PA/PA
" , Maria, 32, wife, house keeping, b: PA/PA/PA
" , Norman, 12, son, b: PA/PA/PA
" , Edward, 8, son, b: PA/PA/PA
" , Sadie, 6, dau, b: PA/PA/PA
" , John, 4, son, b: PA/PA/PA
" , Austin, 3, son, b: PA/PA/PA
" , Jacob, 1, son, b: PA/PA/PA
1900 Census, PA, Cambria Co., Johnstown
Geisel, Hiram, 55
" , Mariah, wife, 55
" , John 25
" , George, son, 15,
" , Sarah Harshberger, 78