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Martin Luther Cramer

Male Abt 1861 - Abt 1887  (~ 26 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Martin Luther Cramer was born about 1861 in York County, Pennsylvania (son of Henry Lehmann Cramer and Caroline Harriet Wise); died about 1887; was buried in Reformed Cemetery, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    There is a Martin Cramer, born 16 Sep 1861, who enlisted in the Union Army as a private on 16 Sept 1861 in Company C, 78th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania. He mustered out of the same company on 4 Nov 1864. Possibly the same person.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry Lehmann Cramer was born in May 1830 in York County, Pennsylvania (son of Henrich "Henry" Cramer and Eva Maria Lehmann); died about 1912; was buried in Reformed Cemetery, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1860 Census
    Pennsylvania, York County, Codorus Twp, PO Hetricks
    Enumerated 25 July 1860
    Page 35
    235-264
    Henry Cramer 64 M Carpenter 10,000 2,000 Pa
    Precilla Cramer 22 F House Domestic Pa
    Leah Sherman 39 F Widow $--- $200 Pa
    Delila Sherman 11 F Pa
    236-265
    Henry L Cramer 29 M Farmer $--- $825 Pa
    Caroline Crame4r 21 F Wf Pa
    Joanna Emma Cramer 11/12 F Pa
    Henry Koller 14 M Pa

    1870 Census
    Pennsylvania, York, Codorus Twp, PO Codorus
    Enumerated 9 Sept 1870
    Pages 24 and 25
    181-181
    Creamer, Priscilla 30 F W Spinster 3000 600 Pa
    Sherman, Delila 20 F W Domestic Pa
    182-182
    Cramer, H L 40 M Farmer 5000 600 Pa
    Cramer, Caroline 29 F W Pa
    Cramer, Joanna 11 F W Pa
    Cramer, Martin 8 M W Pa
    Cramer, Caroline 7 F W Pa
    Cramer, Mary 5 F W Pa
    Cramer, Emma 5 F W Pa
    Cramer, Anna 4 F W Pa
    Cramer, Delila 2 F W Pa

    1880 Census
    Pennsylvania, York, Codorus Twp
    Enumerated 3 Jun 1880
    Pages 4D SD 7 ED 16
    26-28
    Creamer, Priscilla 30 W F 44 Head of Family Pa Pa Pa
    --/29
    Shafer, Theodore W M 28 Pa Pa Pa
    Shafer, Joanna W F 18 Wf Keeping House Pa Pa Pa
    Shafer, Saine? W F 2/12 1 Dtr Penn
    27-30
    Henry and Eliza Zimmerman
    28-31
    Cramer, Henry L W M 49
    Cramer, Caroline H W F 41 Wf Keeping House Pa Switzerland Pa
    Cramer, Joanna E W F 20 Dtr Teacher Pa
    Cramer, M. L. W M 18 Son Laborer Pa
    Cramer, C. Capilota W F 17 Dtr Servant Pa
    Cramer, Mary C W F 15 Dt Servant pa
    Cramer, Emma Laura W F Dtr At Home Pa
    Cramer, Estella W F 13 Dt At Home Pa
    Cramer, Delilah D W F 11 Dtr At Home Pa
    Cramer, Alice R W F 8 Dtr At Home Pa
    Cramer, Leah B W F 6 Dtr At Home Pa
    Crmer, Editha Irena W F 2 Dtr At Home Pa

    1900 Census
    Maryland, Baltimore
    Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
    SD 1 ED 221 Sheet 10A Stamped 222
    N. Fulton Avenue
    1545-124-182
    Cramer, Henry L Head W M May 1830 70 M 43 Pa Pa Pa Church Sexton
    Cramer, Caroline W W F Mch 1839 61 M 42 11/9 Pa Pa Pa
    Cramer, Capitola Dtr W F May 1892 26 S Pa Pa Pa Bookkeeper
    Cramer, Edito Dtr W F Nov 1879 20 S Pa Pa Pa Bookkeeper
    Cramer, Maurice Son W M Dec 1885 14 S Md Pa Pa At School
    Karge, Joanna Dtr W F July 1859 40 Wd 1/1 Md Pa Pa Dressmaker
    Karge, Alice Gdtr W F Aug 1893 6 S NJ NJ Pa





    Henry married Caroline Harriet Wise on 19 Oct 1858 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Caroline was born in Mar 1839 in Pennsylvania; died about 1932; was buried in Reformed Cemetery, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Caroline Harriet Wise was born in Mar 1839 in Pennsylvania; died about 1932; was buried in Reformed Cemetery, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    At the time of the 1850 census, she appears to have been in the household of Jacob and Joanna Wise of Highspire, Dauphin County, PA. She was listed at Harriet C. WISE, age 12.

    Notes:

    Married:
    They were married at the Zion German Lutheran Church. He was shown as from York, and she from Harrisb. It was on page 61 of the marriage book

    Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 691.

    Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

    Dean Cramer shows them as the parents of Julia Ann Priscilla Cramer, b. 1836, but does not list any other children.

    Children:
    1. Joanna Emma Cramer was born about 1859 in Pennsylvania; and died.
    2. 1. Martin Luther Cramer was born about 1861 in York County, Pennsylvania; died about 1887; was buried in Reformed Cemetery, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania.
    3. Caroline Capitola Cramer was born about 1863 in York County, Pennsylvania; died about 1957; was buried in Reformed Cemetery, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania.
    4. Mary C. Cramer was born about 1865 in York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    5. Emma Laura Cramer was born about 1865 in York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    6. Anna Estella Cramer was born about 1866 in York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    7. Delila D. Cramer was born about 1868 in York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    8. Alice P. Cramer was born about 1872 in York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    9. Leah B. Cramer was born about 1874 in York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    10. Editha I. Cramer was born in Nov 1879 in York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    11. Morris Archibald Cramer was born on 24 Dec 1886 in Baltimore County, Maryland; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henrich "Henry" Cramer was born on 18 Oct 1795 in York County, Pennsylvania (son of Johann Helfer Cramer and Henrietta Sophia Neudig); died on 12 Aug 1865 in York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    Dean Cramer writes that Henry had 9 children, 8 by his first wife Eva, and one by his second wife Anna. His birth and death dates were obtained from his headstone at St. Jacob's.
    FindAGrave shows that he was a lawyer, and also liked to write music.

    Edith Beard Cannon notes, in "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, p. 49, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1843, that Henry Cramer was the administrator of the estate of his mother, Sophia Cramer, of his brother Laurence/Lorentz, also in 1843; and of Elizabeth Cramer, relationship not known, of Codorus Township in 1847. Clarence E. Cramer writest that he also administered the estate of George Krebs on April 1, 1847. (page 60).


    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1850 Census
    Pennsylvania, York County, South Codorus Twp
    Enumerated 15 Nov 1850
    Stamped 354
    69-69
    Elias and Mary Cramer and family
    70-70
    Henry Cramer 54 M Farmer 5000 Penn
    Anna M Cramer 55 F Penn
    Henrietta Cramer 31 F Penn
    Henry Cramer 20 M Penn
    Priscilla Cramer 14 F Penn
    Martin Cramer 8 M Penn
    Louisa Cramer 5 F Penn
    Wm. A Slough 29 M Physician Penn

    1860 Census
    Pennsylvania, York County, Codorus Twp, PO Hetricks
    Enumerated 25 July 1860
    Page 35
    235-264
    Henry Cramer 64 M Carpenter 10,000 2,000 Pa
    Precilla Cramer 22 F House Domestic Pa
    Leah Sherman 39 F Widow $--- $200 Pa
    Delila Sherman 11 F Pa
    236-265
    Henry L Cramer 29 M Farmer $--- $825 Pa
    Caroline Cramer 21 F Wf Pa
    Joanna Emma Cramer 11/12 F Pa
    Henry Koller 14 M Pa

    Henrich married Eva Maria Lehmann about 1812. Eva (daughter of Anton Lehmann and Catarina Emigh) was born on 9 Dec 1794 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Apr 1833 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Eva Maria Lehmann was born on 9 Dec 1794 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania (daughter of Anton Lehmann and Catarina Emigh); died on 22 Apr 1833 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    Dean Cramer notes that her Baptismal sponsors were Christian Kleindienst & Wife, & the minister was a Mr. Melsheimer. Clarence Cramer stated that he possessed the orignal Baptismal Certificates of Eve Lehman, given to him by Capitola Cramer, and that these showed that Eva was born ot Anthony and Catharina Emigh Lehman.

    Clarence Cramer writes (p. 59) that "The Pension Papers of Anthony Lehman, Revolutionary War Pension claim W-3430, states that in 1841, Henry Cramer of York County, Pennsylania, stated that he married a daughter of Anthony Lehman and that she was deceased, but did not give her name"

    Edith Beard Cannon, in the "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, pp. 1-72, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1943, cited the following newspaper record of Eva's death:

    Ap 22, 1833. Died- Mrs. Eve, wife of Henry Craumer, of Codorus Township, aged 37.

    Children:
    1. Maria Ann Cramer was born in Mar 1817 in York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 18 May 1817 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    2. Lea Cramer was born on 23 Jul 1818 in York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 6 Aug 1818 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died in York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Bethlehem Steltz Reformed Church, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania.
    3. Solomon Cramer was born on 14 Feb 1820 in South Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 20 Mar 1820 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland.
    4. Elias Cramer was born about 1821 in York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    5. Christina Cramer was born on 23 Dec 1823 in York County, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Aug 1896; was buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, York County, Pennsylvania.
    6. Lieut. Israel L. Cramer was born on 17 Aug 1826 in York County, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Dec 1900 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Danville National Cemetery (Soldier's Home Cemetery), Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    7. Sophia Henrietta "Harriet" Cramer was born on 15 Jan 1829 in South Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 10 Apr 1829 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Sep 1908 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
    8. 2. Henry Lehmann Cramer was born in May 1830 in York County, Pennsylvania; died about 1912; was buried in Reformed Cemetery, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johann Helfer Cramer was born on 22 Sep 1753 in York County, Pennsylvania (son of Daniel Cramer and Anna Margaretha Schmidt); died on 22 Sep 1833 in York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    The given name Helfer/Helfrig/Helfrick/Helfrecht is said to mean "helper" or "help-right."

    Clarence E. Cramer, in a preliminary draft of his manuscript titled "The Family of Johan Helfer Cramer (Revolutionary War Pension w-2762)"---which was presented at the John Cramer Family Reunion, Bascom, Ohio, August 22, 1943---stated that "Helfer was our first native-born American paternal ancestor...born and spent his early life in Codorus Township of York County, Pennsylvania." His listing on FindAGrave instead shows that he was born in Manheim Township, York County, PA. An abstract of his Revolutionary service simply states he was born in the year 1753 in York County, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.

    A Helfer Kramer is referenced in the index of the book "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" by Strassburger/Hinke. Gen Pub Co, Baltimore, MD, 1966. (Vol I 628,631,634) Don Billet of the York County PA genweb was kind enough to look up the information referenced in Vol I for me, since Vol I was not available in the San Antonio Public Library. He sent me the following email: "List A Ship, Phoenix, Qualified 1 Oct 1754, Phila, Johan Helfergramer, pg 628. List B, Johann Helffer Cremer, pg 631 and List C, Johann Helffer Cramer, pg 634. No women or children listed this ship." Perhaps these are relatives? Edith Beard Cannon shows that a Lorentz Cramer was also listed aboard the Phoenix, the passengers being described as 11 Roman Catholicks, 25 Menonists, Swissers, 300 Souls. 554 Freights. From Franconia Palatinate, Zweybreck.

    According to a biography of one of his children, published in the BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF VAN WERT COUNTY (OHIO), "Helfar Cramer came from Germany and took an active part in the American Revolution, and after the war settled in York County, PA, where he died, leaving seven children."

    The book "Nine Months In York Town" by James McClure chronicles the period between September 1777 and June 1778, when the Continental Congress met and the Articles of Confederation were signed in York. Clarence E. Cramer writes that "York, a small town of 1,600 in 1775, was now the Nation's actual Capital...At York Horatio Gates was welcomed by the American Congress, Von Steuben came, and La Fayette reported. It was in York that Count Pulaski stopped and had his recruiting station. And here Congress remained through the darkest hours from Brandywine through Valley Forge to Monmouth. One York citizen, Hon. James Smith, signed the Declaration of Independence, six others became Generals in The Revolution..(and) some historians claim that York county sent more soldiers to the Revolutionary Army than any county in all of the 13 Colonies. When one considers that all of these came from this one small town and its surrounding county, despite the Friends and Mennonites unwilling to fight upon religious principles, others holding faithful to their Oath of Allegiance rather than to their homes, and a subtantial percentage of "Loyalists," something of the feeling of Helfer Cramer, his family, friends, neighbors and fellow citizens may be understood."

    In Henry James Young's 1937 Compilation, "York County, Pennsylvania in the American Revolution," Vol. VI, p. 365, the entry for Helfer Cramer reads as follows: Priv. PA. Militia. Annual allowance $26.66. Received $66.65. Placed on roll 1/7/33. Start of Pension 3/4/31. Age 79. Act of 1832. On page 409 of the same book, a letter from the Veterans Administration to S. B. Bellows, dated Je 16, 1934 was transcribed as follows:

    Helfer Cramer - W.2762

    "Helfer Cramer was born in the year 1753 in York County, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.

    While residing in said York County, he enlisted July 10, 1776, served as a private in Captain John McDonald's company, Colonel Swope's Pennsylvania regiment [--"the Flying Camp"--] and was discharged January 15, 1777. He served in Captian John Miller's Pennsylvania company, from September 16, 1777 to November 15, 1777.

    He was allowed pension on his application executed December 12, 1832, then a resident of Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

    The soldier, Helfer Cramer, married April 5, 1785, Sophia Neetiz or Neteiz; the were married by "Parson Shrader," a Clergyman of the Lutheran Church of York County, Pennsylvania.

    The widow, Sopia Cramer, was allowed pension on her application executed, December 5, 1838, then aged seventy-six years and living in York County, Pennsylvania. She died about July 1840.

    Their children are referred to but Henry is the only one whose name was stated; he was in York County, Pennsylvania in 1840. "

    Edith Beard Cannon, in "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, p. 62, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1943, cites the service listed above, along with the additional service as follows: listed as a private in the First (Captain John Shearer) Company, Seventh Battalion, according to an arrangement of Militia officers, June 17, 1779, and served in this rank when it the became the Eighth Company of the Fifth Battalion, according to an arrangement for 1780 and 1782.

    Helfer, along with George Kreps, assisted with the pension application for Andrew Finfrock. Andrew was a brother-in-law to Helfer, married to Barbara Neudig. Cramer and Kreps swore that they say Finfrock in the Army as a soldier at Fort Lee.

    Clarence E. Cramer writes that "The 1779 Tax Records show Helfer Cramer then owned a farm of 124 acres in Codorus Township (see page 12), and his mother is listed seperately as "Widow GRAMER" with the parental acres." He is continously listed as "Single" and with the 124 acres, in the 1780, 1781, and 1782 tax records. A second record of the 1782 appraisal shows he owned 2 horses and 3 coes, also an addtional farm of 66 acres. (p. 52). Cramer further indicates that "It would appear that Helfer and Sophia owned three farms in all, the 124 acre farm in Codorus Township acquired in about 1777 or 1778, perhaps adding 66 acres to it; the 109 parental acres from his father; and 51 acres in Codorus Township bought in 1812. Helfer's taxes were well above the average of his community. (pp. 56-57). They lived not far from the Stone Church.

    After the conclusion of the war in 1783, Helfrich continued to continued to serve in the local militia. In a return for September 27, 1788, Helfrich Cramer is a private in the Seventh (Captain Philip Cramer) Company, Fifth Battalion. According to a return of the election of Militia Officers, February 21, 1794, Helfer Cramer was chosen Lieutenant of the Sixth (Captain George Creps) Company, Second Regiment of the Light Horse.


    Edith Beard Cannon, in "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, pp. 52 - 53, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1943, cited the following deeds

    (2R, 422) April 15, 1805. Helfrich Kromer of Codorus Township, yeoman, and Sophia his wife: to George WERNER; for (Pounds) 49.10.0: 8 acres, 140 perches, part of tract of 109 acres 126 perches surveyed ) October 14, 1768, to Daniel Kromer in pursuance of an application for 100 acres dated September 13, 1768, now the property of the said Helfrick Kromer as it appears by released of his brother Daniel Kromer bearing date Aug. 29, 1782, given to his brother Philip Kromer with Christina his wife conveyed the same to Helfrick on April 9, 1791.

    (2W, 374) March 26, 1812. Helfrich Cramer of Codorus Township, yeoman, and Sophia his wife: to George WERNER: for $1.00: confirmation of 2R, 422.

    (2X, 374) April 2, 1813. Abraham WEBER and Catharine his wife: to Helfrich Kramer of Codorus Township, yeoman: for (pounds) 256: 51 acres 51 perches in Codorus Township.

    (3F, 484) December 26, 1817. Helfrich Dramer of Codorus Township, yeoman, and Sophia his wife" To Peter LONG: for $120: 3 acres, part of a tract of 109 acres patented to grantor May 22, 1810, called "Cramer's Addition."

    In September, 1815, Helfrig Cramer was the administrator of the Estate of Anna N. Cramer, widow, of Codorus Township. Tenet in $200. Inventory filed March 11, 1816. Account filed December 24, 1816, shows a balance of $9. 41 1/2. Source: Cannon, Edith Beard "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, p.48

    The York County German Gazette, October 1, 1833 had the following obituary: "Am 22sten September, im Codorus Township, Hr. Johannes Helfer Cramer, ein alter Revolutions Soldat, ist gestorben, im 80ste yahr seines alters. Der versterbne diente im Krieg der Vereinigten Staaten gegen Grossbritannien, und erdulte hunger und blose eines siebenyahrigen Krieges."

    The English York Gazette, October 15, 1833 published his obituary as follows: "On the 22nd ult. in Codorus Township, Mr. John Helfer Cramer, a soldier of The Revolution, died, aged 80 years. He served and endured hunger and privations of a seven years's war, that his country might be free."

    Both newspaper articles were originally transcribed by Clarence E. Cramer in his 1943 manuscript about the Cramer family.

    His tombstone read "Hier ruhen die gebeine von JOHAN HELFER Cramer, gebohre im September, 1753 gesterben den 22sten September, 1833, im 80 iahr seines Alter Ruhe sanft in deiner gruft Bis duch iesus Stemine ruft"--in English this woud read "ohan Helfer Cramer, born Sept., 1753 - died Sept 22, 1833 In this 80th Year, Rest peacefuly in your grave Until Jesus's voice calls you." The inscriptions on the stone were copied by the Reverend Doctor Paul D. Yoder and Clarence E. Cramer, sometime prior to the 1943 publication of Cramer's manuscript about the family of Johann Helfer Cramer.

    FindAGrave indicates that Helfer was 80 years 0 months and O days old as of his date of death, so it would appear that September 22 was both his birth and death day.

    Johann married Henrietta Sophia Neudig on 5 Apr 1785 in York County, Pennsylvania. Henrietta (daughter of Johannes Neudig and Elisabetha ???) was born on 19 Sep 1761 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 12 Oct 1761 in St. Paul's Church, Upper Hanover, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Nov 1839 in York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Henrietta Sophia Neudig was born on 19 Sep 1761 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 12 Oct 1761 in St. Paul's Church, Upper Hanover, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (daughter of Johannes Neudig and Elisabetha ???); died on 20 Nov 1839 in York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    FindAGrave shows her maiden name being spelled Neudig versus Neidig.

    Democratic Press, December 2, 1839 (York)

    Died. On the 20th inst., in Codorus Township, York County; Mrs. Sophia Cramer, wife of Helfrick Cramer, aged 78 years, 2 months, and 4 days."

    An identical article ran in the Pennsylvania Republican on December 4, 1839

    Both newspaper articles were originally transcribed by Clarence E. Cramer in his 1943 manuscript about the Cramer family.

    Her tombstone read:

    Hier ruhen die Gebeine von Sophia Cramer eine gebohre Neudig, Sie starb den 20sten November, 1839. In einem Alter von 78 Jahr, 2 Monate und 4 tagen. Sept 16 1761 - Nov 20, 1839 78 years, 2 months, 4 days. The inscriptions on the stone were copied by the Reverend Doctor Paul D. Yoder and Clarence E. Cramer, sometime prior to the 1943 publication of his manuscript about the family of Johann Helfer Cramer.

    Edith Beard Cannon, in her "Genealogical Reports for The Historical Society of York County, Vol. XXIX, page 49, Evidence of the Cramer Families of York before the year 1850 REVISED" published 1943, shows an Administration Bond (SN, 155) was filed August 6, 1840 for the Estate of Sophia Cramer of Codorus Township, Henry Cramer, administrator. This book is lost. On Page 67 of her book, she has the following information that appears to have been related to his revolutionary pension"

    State of Pennsylvania, York County, Personally appeared before me the Subcriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Francis SHAFER and Henry CRAUMER Credible Witnesses who being by me duly sworn According to law saith that Sophia CRAUMER the Widow of Helfer CRAUMER a United States pensioner of York County Pa. died in York County on the 20 day of November Annon Domini 1839 and that Christian CRAUMER and John CRAUMER & Julian WERNER and Henry CRAUMER and Margaret SHAFER and Lorence CRAUMER are the only sons and Daughters of Sophia CRAUMER deceased and Legitimate Heirs 1840. John W. HETRICK Henry CRAUMER Francis SHAFFER (Endorsed: Sophia Craumer widow of a U. S. Pensioner. Filed August 5, 1840)


    .

    Notes:

    Married:
    The DAR Patriot Index shows the following: Kramer, Helfer b 1753 PA died 9-22--1833 PA Pvt PA PNSR WPNS Married to Sophia Neidig. His baptism was by Jacob Lischy.

    Clarence Cramer's family history shows that they were Married by Parson Shrader, Lutheran Clergyman. Dean Cramer notes this was probably a reference to Johann Daniel Schroeder, pastor of St. Matthew's, and instead has the date of marriage as 5 May 1785.

    Children:
    1. Juliana Cramer was born on 17 Feb 1786 in York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 11 Mar 1786 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died about 1786 in York County, Pennsylvania.
    2. Catharina Elisabetha Cramer was born on 6 Apr 1787 in York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 20 May 1787 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died between 1811 and 1816 in York County, Pennsylvania.
    3. Christian Cramer was born on 30 Jul 1788 in York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 31 Aug 1788 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 12 Jul 1863 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio; was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Seneca County, Ohio.
    4. Juliana "Julyana" Cramer was born on 28 Mar 1790 in York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 5 Apr 1790 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Feb 1858 in York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
    5. Johannes "John" Cramer, Sr. was born on 25 Aug 1791 in York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 10 Sep 1791 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 29 Jun 1856 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio; was buried in Cramer Cemetery, Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio.
    6. Anna Margaretha Cramer was born on 21 Sep 1793 in York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 3 Nov 1793 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died in York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Shaffers Church Cemetery, Seven Valleys, York County, Pennsylvania.
    7. 4. Henrich "Henry" Cramer was born on 18 Oct 1795 in York County, Pennsylvania; died on 12 Aug 1865 in York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
    8. Johann Lorentz "Laurence" Cramer was born on 10 Aug 1798 in York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 2 Nov 1798 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 13 Oct 1840 in York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

  3. 10.  Anton Lehmann was born about 1754 in Cocalico Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (son of Johann Jacob Lehmann and Anna Magdalena Hemperlin); died on 23 Apr 1827 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    Revolutionary War Soldier, captured by General Howe 16 Nov 1776, exchanged in Jan 1777. Anton then reenlisted & was with Gen. Washington until the surrender at Yorktown. The only one of his father's children born in the "new world." Attended the First Lutheran Church, Carlisle, PA. Will dated 20 Jan 1827, probated 14 July 1827, Codorus Twp.; wife Catharine, children, George, Philip, Catharina, John , Poly wife of Lorance Cramer, Eve wife of Henry Cramer, Anna wife of David Wonderlich. Buried at St. Jacob's Church, pension certificate #3004, widow's file #W3430. He was a Miller by trade. (Source: Tootie (LayJ@aol.com) via Dean Cramer)

    Anton married Catarina Emigh on 28 Jul 1778 in York County, Pennsylvania. Catarina was born before 1762; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Catarina Emigh was born before 1762; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    The daughter of Johann and Mary Ann Emigh.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Clarence E. Cramer (p. 59), transcribing information from H. J. Young's "In The American Revolution: A Source Book," MS., Black Series, page 395. "On August 29, 1854, Henry Cramer, a Justice of the Peace in York County, duly sworn, states the Catharine Lehman, a Pensioner of the United States, died July 24, 1854, and left the following children:" John, Philip, and George Lehman, Polly intermarried with Lawrence Cramer, Nancy intermarried with Daniel Wonderlich, and Catharine Lehman. [ a spinster sister of Mary Lehman Cramer]

    Children:
    1. George Lehman was born about 1780 in York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    2. Philip Lehman was born on 28 Sep 1782 in West Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 27 Oct 1782 in St. Paul's Church, West Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 12 Feb 1864 in Putnamville, Putnam County, Indiana.
    3. Catharina Lehman was born on 1 Feb 1785 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 1 Feb 1785 in St. Paul's Church, West Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Jun 1864 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
    4. Anna "Nancy" Lehman was born after 1790 in West Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Aug 1859.
    5. Anna Maria "Mary" Lehman was born on 15 Jun 1792 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Nov 1875 in York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
    6. John Lehman was born about 1793 in York County, Pennsylvania; and died.
    7. 5. Eva Maria Lehmann was born on 9 Dec 1794 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Apr 1833 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Jacobs (Stone Church Cemetery), Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
    8. Anthony Lehman was born about 1796 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; and died.