Notes:
Data source is "The Mumma Family" by Samuel H. Mumma 1962 & Moomaw book 1990
never married
In 1893, Joseph plead guilty to setting a number of buildings on fire in Mechanicsburg. He probably served time for this crime.Mentioned on November 1893 in the Tyrone Daily Hearld.
In May of 1898 he enlisted in the Army and served until Jan 1899.
1910: Los Angeles Assembly District 73, Los Angeles, California
West 11th Street
Joseph E Mumma, lodger, 35, single, laborer, public works
1920: Los Angeles Assembly District 74, Los Angeles, California
South San Pedro Street
Joseph E Mumma, 44, single, gardner
(+ other roomers)
1930: South Gate, Los Angeles, California
9401 Elizabeth
Joseph E. Mumma, 55, single, b: PA/PA/PA, laborer clearing lots
1940: San Antonio, Los Angeles, California
1146 East 58th Place
David J L Miller, 63, b: PA, pipe fitter
Mabel G Miller, 62, b: PA
Joseph E. Mumma, 65, single, b: PA
[Joseph is a "renter" in the house of his sister]
MUMMA, JOSEPH ELMER
CPL US ARMY
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
DATE OF BIRTH: 03/09/1875
DATE OF DEATH: 02/02/1958
BURIED AT: SECTION 298 ROW E SITE 3
LOS ANGELES NATIONAL CEMETERY
950 SOUTH SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CA 90049