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William J Gass 1845–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Aug 1845

Birth Location: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 27 Jan 1941

Death Location: Paxinos, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Martin Gass

Mother: Elizabeth Persing

Spouse(s): Clara Moyer

Children(s): Raymond Gass, William Gass, Harvey Gass, Ursula Moody, Bertha Richie, Harry Gass, Clara Gass, Zella Gass, Verna Gass, Anna Brier, Oswald Gass, Lorenzo Gass, Anna Gass

In 1845, William J Gass entered the world in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Martin Gass And Elizabeth Persing. In 1850, William J Gass resided in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. William J Gass married Clara E Moyer, and had children including Anna E Gass, Anna E Gass Brier, Bertha Ella Gass Richie, Clara P Gass, Harry Sylvester Gass, Harvey Luther Gass, J W Richie, Lorenzo Dow Gass, Oswald Pleasant Gass, Raymond Gass, Ursula M Gass Moody, Verna E Gass, William S Gass, Zella M Gass. William J Gass passed away in 1941 in Paxinos, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1845, William J Gass entered the world in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Martin Gass And Elizabeth Persing.
  • In 1850, William J Gass resided in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William J Gass married Clara E Moyer, and had children including Anna E Gass, Anna E Gass Brier, Bertha Ella Gass Richie, Clara P Gass, Harry Sylvester Gass, Harvey Luther Gass, J W Richie, Lorenzo Dow Gass, Oswald Pleasant Gass, Raymond Gass, Ursula M Gass Moody, Verna E Gass, William S Gass, Zella M Gass.
  • William J Gass passed away in 1941 in Paxinos, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Gass
1823–1909
Birth Location: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
MG
Elizabeth Persing
1814–1879
Birth Location: Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
EP

Spouses(s)

Clara Moyer
1854–1917
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CM

Children(s)

Raymond Gass
1888–1962
Birth Location: fredricsburg, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
RG
William Gass
1879–1953
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WG
Harvey Gass
1884–1941
Birth Location: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
HG
Ursula Moody
1870–1920
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
UM
Bertha Richie
1873–1948
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
BR
Harry Gass
1875–1931
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
HG
Clara Gass
1886–1892
Birth Location: Paxinos, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
CG
Zella Gass
1891–1892
Birth Location: –
ZG
Verna Gass
1894–1894
Birth Location: –
VG
Anna Brier
1888–1966
Birth Location: Northumberland Co., PA USA
AB
Oswald Gass
1871–1942
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
OG
Lorenzo Gass
1880–1970
Birth Location: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
LG
Anna Gass
1856–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
AG

William Gass's Ancestors

Self
William Gass
1845–1941
Birth Place: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Martin Gass
1823–1909
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Persing
1814–1879
Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Jacob Gass
1782–1845
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Sarah (Siegfried) Lantz
1785–1857
Berks Co., PA., USA
William (H) Persing
1792–1881
Lower Harmony, Warren County, New Jersey, USA
Nancy PITNER
1794–1836
Shamokin Twp. Northumberland County, PA
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Goss
1729–1790
Isabella *
1742–1826
Henry Lantz
1746–1802
Margaretha\Margaret Lantz
1758–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Gass's Descendants

1.
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William (J) Gass (29 Aug 1845–27 Jan 1941) m. Clara (E) Moyer (11 Aug 1854–25 Mar 1917)
  1. 1. Raymond Gass 1888–1962 m. Jennie (May) Smith 1891–1960
    1. 1. Raymond Gass 1926–1986 m. Helen (Grace) Gassert 1927–2018
    2. 2. Eva (Gass Brenner) Zeibell 1927–1996
    3. 3. Dorothy (M) Gass 1918–1981
    4. 4. Peter Gass 1919–1919
    5. 5. Harold (C) Gars 1913–1923
    6. 6. James Gass 1924–1924
    7. 7. Helen (M) Gass 1925–1925
    8. 8. Josephine (May) Gass 1914–1914
    9. 9. Walter Gass 1916–1916
    10. 10. Walter (Ray) Gass 1915–1915
    11. 11. Vera Ritter 1932–2009
    12. 12. Jennie (E) Gass 1917–1998
    13. 13. Clyde (Clayton) Gass 1931–2000
    14. 14. Richard (Raymond) Gass 1921–1921
  2. 2. William (S.) Gass 1879–1953
  3. 3. Harvey (Luther) Gass 1884–1941
  4. 4. Ursula (M. Gass) Moody 1870–1920
  5. 5. Bertha (Ella Gass) Richie 1873–1948
  6. 6. Harry (Sylvester) Gass 1875–1931
  7. 7. Clara (P) Gass 1886–1892
  8. 8. Zella (M) Gass 1891–1892
  9. 9. Verna (E) Gass 1894–1894
  10. 10. Anna (E Gass) Brier 1888–1966
  11. 11. Oswald (Pleasant) Gass 1871–1942
  12. 12. Lorenzo (Dow) Gass 1880–1970
  13. 13. Anna (E) Gass 1856–

William Gass's Timeline

15 Records

1845
29 Aug 1845
Birth of William J Gass in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1845
29 Aug 1845
Birth of William J Gass in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 5
William J Gass resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
William J Gass resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
William J Gass resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
William J Gass resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
William J Gass resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
William J Gass resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1915
1915
Age 70
William J Gass resided here in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA
Sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 75
William J Gass resided here in Shaueokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shaueokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 85
William J Gass resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 90
William J Gass resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 95
William J Gass resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1941
27 Jan 1941
Age 96
Death of William J Gass in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1941
27 Jan 1941
Age 96
Death of William J Gass in Shamokin Township, Northumberland CoPennsylvania, United States
Shamokin Township, Northumberland CoPennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1845
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03598; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 49-85
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 005251-008250
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shaueokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1612; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 129
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 2341825
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1164; Page: 423D; Enumeration District: 163
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1385; Page: 404B; Family History Library Film: 552884
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1241450
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Page: 578; Family History Library Film: 805149
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1384; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375397
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 804; Page: 276b
    [11] Pennsylvania, CIVIL War Muster Rolls
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Evening Sun; Publication Date: 28 Jan 1941; Publication Place: Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.5058885,0.23645686,0.6382992&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1845
    Event Place: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 804; Page: 276b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Page: 578; Family History Library Film: 805149

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1385; Page: 404B; Family History Library Film: 552884

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1164; Page: 423D; Enumeration District: 163

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1241450

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1384; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375397

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Shaueokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shaueokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1612; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 2341825

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03598; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 49-85

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03598; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 49-85

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hanover
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Evening Sun; Publication Date: 28 Jan 1941; Publication Place: Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.5058885,0.23645686,0.6382992&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1941
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 005251-008250
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Evening Sun; Publication Date: 28 Jan 1941; Publication Place: Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.5058885,0.23645686,0.6382992&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1941
    Event Place: Shamokin Township, Northumberland CoPennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Paxinos, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Evening Sun; Publication Date: 28 Jan 1941; Publication Place: Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.5058885,0.23645686,0.6382992&xid=3355
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