Notes:
There was a child Raymond listed under the Lamberson's in the 1920 census. (1920 census)
Raymond was adopted when he was 19 years old. He was born December 23, 1909. His name was Raymond E. Mumma. Raymond's biological parents were Harvey M. and Pearl Mumma. They were residents of Licking Creek Twp, Fulton County, PA. Pearl was deceased when the adoption papers were drawn up on July 28, 1928. On October 1, 1928 Harry and Maye Lamberson became his legal parents.
Adoption papers recorded at the Fulton County, PA Court House. Ophans Court Records, Volume 15, Pages 318-319, October Term 1928.
His adoptive parents are both buried in Hustontown Cemetery, Fulton County, PA
Although rather awkward in its presentation the following reveals a great deal: It is a death announcement for one of his brothers:
LOGAN
"Edward J. Logan, on Sunday afternoon
June 1, 1969 at 1:00 o'clock
Nelson Mumma and Pearl Keefner
Beloved husband of Leslie Prichard
Cope Logan, son of the late Harry Nelson Mumma and Pearl Keefner;
brother of Mervin Mumma; Raymond Lamberson; Mrs.
Ramon Jones; Mrs. D. Dennis; Mrs. Estalene Duncan;
Aged 61. Remains will be forwarded to Houston Town, Pa.
for religious services and interment. Under the direction of
McMahan-Coburn-Bryede? Funeral Home. "
Obtained from Virginia Hall email address virginha46@aol.com
Raymond's obituary reads:
Photo of Raymond
ILLNESS FATAL FOR RETIRED AREA TEACHER
Raymond E. Lamberson of 614 Spruce St. Hollidaysburg, retired school teacher, died at 10:06 a.m. yesterday, March 27, 1973 in Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, where he was admitted Monday. He was taken ill in February while vacationing in Clearwater, Fla., and had been hospitalized there before returning home.
Mr. Lamberson was born Dec. 23, 1909 at Hustontown, PA, a son of Harry and Maye (Keebaugh) Lamberson, and was married to the former Raye Tipton of Berlin on March 10, 1934 at Slatington, PA.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Jervis of Devon, PA; a son, Sterling E. of Canan Station; three granddaughters and a brother, Marvin of Belmont, California.
Mr. Lamberson retired in June 1972 from the Hollidaysburg Area School District, where for 29 years he had taught physical education and science in the Junior and Senior High Schools. He initiated the wrestling program at Hollidaysburg High School and served as the school's first wrestling coach. He served as basketball coach for a number of years in both the Junior and Senior High Schools.
Before coming to Hollidaysburg, Mr. Lamberson had taught for one year at Taylor Twp.; five years at Bethal Twp., where he also served as principal; and one year at Windber.
Mr. Lamberson was graduated from Taylor Twp. High School in 1929 and received his B.S. degree in education from East Stroudsburg State Teachers College in 1933. He also attended Penn State University in 1936 and 1937.
Mr. Lamberson was a member of Juniata Lodge, F&AM, Hollidaysburg; Valley of Altoona Scottish Rite bodies, Jaffa Shrine Temple and the Altoona Shrine Club. He was an active member of the Jaffa Calliope-Clown Unit, for which he served as secretary-treasurer, and of the Jaffa Shrine Bowling League, of which he was president.
He also was a member of the United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg; National Teachers Education Association, Pennsylvania State Education Association and the Ironmasters Country Club.
Friends will be received in the Plank Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg, tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Friday.
Obtained from Blaire County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obit Collection, Vol. 86.