George Olinger
Father: Jacob Olinger
Mother: Barbara E. Downey
Born: November 2, 1789 - Augusta Co., Virginia
Died: November 18, 1845 - Carroll Co., Indiana (age 56)
George Washington Olinger
Father: Johann Jacob Olinger
Mother: Maria Magdalena Sohnes
Born: about 1780 - Maryland
Died: 1810 - Muskingum Co., Ohio
Spouse: Susannah Strickler
Married:January 4, 1800 - New Market, Shenandoah Co., Virginia
George Washington Olinger
Father: Philip Olinger
Mother: Mary Magdalena Troxell
Born: December 25, 1789 - Augusta Co., Virginia
Died: October 10, 1848 - Effingham Co., Illinois (age 58)
Spouse: Susanna Troxell
Married: before 1812 - Augusta Co., Virginia
Hannah Olinger
Father: Johan Phillip Olinger
Mother: Julianna Umberger
Born: 1760 - Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
Henry Olinger
Father: Jacob Olinger
Mother: Barbara E. Downey
Born: April 14, 1793 - Augusta Co., Virginia
Died: September 11, 1846 - Carroll Co., Indiana (age 53)
Daniel D. Otto
Father: Daniel Otto
Mother: Anna Bender
Born: February 26, 1834 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: March 22, 1908 - Arthur, Douglas Co., Illinois (age 74)
Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Barbara Yoder
Married: October 6, 1854 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
Elias Y. Otto
Milton C. Otto
Mary Ann Otto
Caroine D. Otto
Joel Y. Otto
Lydia D. Otto
Catherine D. Otto
Elizabeth D. Otto
Barbara D. Otto
Emma D. Otto
Simon D. Otto
Abigail D. Otto
Barbara Otto
2nd Spouse: Eve Maust
Married: October 2, 1887 - Lowe Twp., Moultrie Co., Illinois
Census: 1860 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
1870 - Whitley Creek, Lowe Twp., Moultrie Co., Illinois
1880, 1900 - Lowe Twp., Moultrie Co., Illinois
Comments: - Daniel moved his family to Lowe Twp. in 1869.
Last update: 3-18-05
Marvin Otto
Father: Jacob J. Otto
Mother: Rachel ?
Born: October 5, 1900 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: December 4, 1960 (age 60)
Occupation: Laborer in a stone quarry (1920), Laborer in an automobile repair shop (1930)
Spouse: Ella Lavina Rayman
Married: September 1922 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
Betty Mae Otto
Dorothy Maxine Otto
Carl Gale Otto
Census: 1910, 1920 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
1930 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Last update: 3-14-05
Lloyd Otto
Father: Daniel D. Otto
Mother: Amanda J. Maust
Born: October 4, 1893 - Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: January 12, 1976 - Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 82)
Buried: January 15, 1976 - Springs Mennonite Church Cemetery, Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation: Brick maker
Spouse: Luemma Baker
Children:
Alta Otto
Allen Otto
Galen Otto
Larry E. Otto
Edith M. Otto
Census: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Obituary: Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 5 - February 3, 1976 page 94
"Otto, Lloyd, son of Daniel D. and Amanda (Maust) Otto, was born at Springs, Pa., Oct. 4, 1893; died at Springs, Pa., Jan. 12, 1976; aged 82 y. He was married to Luemma Baker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Allen, Galen, and Larry), 2 daughters (Mrs. Alta Holt and Edith), 2 brothers (Roy and Walter), and one sister (Cora). He was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of John H. Kraybill; interment in Springs Cemetery."
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Last update: 3-14-05
Walter C. Otto
Father: Daniel D. Otto
Mother: Amanda J. Maust
Born: March 9, 1907 - Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: January 11, 1998 - Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 90)
Buried: Springs Mennonite Church Cemetery, Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation: Brick maker
Spouse: Barbara Lena Wiseeman
Children:
Darrel D. Otto
Bradley Otto
Robert Otto
Census: 1910, 1920, 1930 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Last update: 3-14-05
Elizabeth D. Otto
Father: Daniel J. Otto
Mother: Elizabeth Beachy
Born: February 1, 1879 - Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: March 21, 1968 - Meyersdale, Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 89)
Buried: March 24, 1968 - Springs Mennonite Church Cemetery, Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse: Simon J. Maust
Married: August 23, 1908 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
Ray Otto Maust
Walter Floyd Maust
Ruth Naomi Maust
Barbara Lucille Maust
Census: 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Comments: Sister of Daniel D. Otto.
Obituary: GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXI, Number 17 - April 30, 1968, Page 395,396
"MAUST, ELISABETH, daughter of Daniel and Elisabeth (Beachey) OTTO, was born near Springs, Pa., Feb. 1, 1879; died at Meyersdale (Pa.) Community Hospital, Mar. 21, 1968; aged 89 y. 1 m. 27 d. On Aug. 23, 1908, she was married to Simon J. Maust, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughter (Ray Otto, Walter Floyd, Ruth Naomi--Mrs. Donald Hollada, and Barbara Lucille--Mrs. Harley Detrick), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Springs Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 24, with Walter C. Otto and Roy Otto officiating."
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Last update: 3-14-05
Daniel D. Otto
Father: Daniel J. Otto
Mother: Elizabeth Beachy
Born: November 1872 - Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: September 3, 1951 - Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 78)
Buried: Springs Mennonite Church Cemetery, Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation: Brick maker, Farmer
Spouse: Amanda J. Maust
Married: December 11, 1892 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
Lloyd Otto
Cora Otto
Mary Otto
Alvin Otto
Allen Otto
Roy Otto
Walter C. Otto
Census: 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Comments: - Brother of Elizabeth D. Otto.
Last update: 3-14-05
Amelia Orendorf
Father: Joel Orendorf
Mother: Sarah Ellen Bittinger
Born: July 27, 1874 - Bittinger, Bittinger Twp., Garrett Co., Maryland
Died: July 9, 1934 - Meyersdale, Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 59)
Buried: July 12, 1934 - Oak Dale Conservative Amish Mennonite Church Cemetery, Salisbury, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Cause of Death: Cancer
Spouse: Lewis J. Maust
Married: March 20, 1898 - Grantsville, Garrett Co., Maryland
Children:
Norma Maust
Anna B. Maust
Martha Naomi Maust
Alvin L. Maust
Omar L. Maust
Elmer Maust
(infant son) Maust
Census: 1880, 1900 - Grantsville, Garrett Co., Maryland
1910, 1920, 1930 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Comments: - Sister of Anna Lucinda Orendorf.
Obituary: Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 22 - August 30, 1934 - pages 482,483
"Maust. - Amelia Maust, daughter of the late Joel and Sarah Ellen (Bittinger) Orendorf, was born near Bittinger, Md., Jan. 27, 1874; died at her home near Meyersdale, Pa., July 9, 1934; aged 60 y. 5 m. 13 d. She united with the Conservative Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and was a faithful member until death. She was united in marriage to Lewis J. Maust on March 20, 1898. An infant son preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, 3 daughters (Norma, wife of Omar Bender; Anna, wife of Floyd Bender; Martha, wife of Alvin H. Yoder), 3 sons (Alvin, Omar, and Elmer) all living in the surrounding communities; 20 grandchildren, 3 foster-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She had been in ill health for a number of years, during the latter years having been afflicted with cancer, which developed into a generalized type. About the last ten months of her life she was obliged to remain in bed. She bore her afflictions patiently until relieved by death. Funeral services, July 12, were conducted at the home by C. W. Bender, and at the Oak Dale meetinghouse by C. W. Bender from II Tim. 1:12, and J. D. Miller from Rom. 8, with emphasis on verses 1 and 6. Rom. 8 was one of her favorite scriptures. Interment in church cemetery."
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Last update: 3-18-05
Anna Lucinda Orendorf
Father: Joel Orendorf
Mother: Sarah Ellen Bittinger
Born: March 26, 1876 - Bittinger, Bittinger Twp., Garrett Co., Maryland
Died: February 19, 1903 - Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 26)
Buried: February 22, 1903 - Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Cause of Death: Paralytic stroke
Spouse: Simon J. Maust
Married: January 12, 1902 - Springs, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Census: 1880 - Grantsville, Garrett Co., Maryland
1900 - East Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland
Comments: - Sister of Amelia Orendorf.
Obituary: HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XL, No. 10, March 5, 1903 - pg 79
"MAUST.-Feb. 19, 1903, of inflammation of the stomach resulting in a paralytic stroke, Sister Anna Lucinda Maust, aged 26 Y., 10 M., 24 D. She bore her afflictions patiently, and when she saw the end was near she told her husband not to mourn for her, as she was happy. She leaves her husband, with whom she lived in matrimony a little over one year, a father, mother, two brothers and five sisters, with a number of friends to mourn her departure. We trust their loss is her gain. Funeral services at the house Feb. 21 from John 14:1, at the Lutheran church Feb. 22 from Psa. 116:15 by D.H. Bender, assisted by Pre. Tressler at the church."
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Last update: 3-18-05
Jacob Olinger
Father: Johannes Olinger Jr.
Mother: Mary Zug
Born: March 1, 1792 - Brothers Valley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: May 6, 1867 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 75)
Buried: Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse: Catherine Moyer
Married: 1816 - Pennsylvania
Children:
Mary Kay Olinger
Eliza Olinger
William Olinger
Annie Kay Olinger
Jacob Olinger
Catherine Olinger
John M. Olinger
Census: 1820 - Brothers Valley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
1850 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Jacob Olinger
Father: Johan Phillip Olinger
Mother: Julianna Umberger
Born: October 3, 1763 - Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
Died: September 17, 1852 - Delphi, Jackson Twp., Carroll Co., Indiana (age 88)
Buried: Nebo Cemetery
Spouse: Barbara E. Downey
Married: June 1, 1785 - Russell Co., Virginia
Children:
Juliana Olinger
Philip D. Olinger
George Olinger
Jacob Olinger
Henry Olinger
John Olinger
Barbara Olinger
William Olinger
John Bowen Olinger
Christian Olinger
Frederick Olinger
Jacob Olinger
Father: Philip Olinger
Mother: Mary Magdalena Troxell
Born: about 1787 - Augusta Co., Virginia
Died: May 10, 1877 - Clark Co., Ohio
Spouse: Elizabeth Frantz
Married: September 5, 1810
2nd Spouse: Lucinda Chatterton
Married: 1873
Jacob Olinger
Father: Jacob Olinger
Mother: Barbara E. Downey
Born: July 20, 1791 - Augusta Co., Virginia
Died: before October 1815 - Knox Co., Tennessee
Jacob Blubaugh Olinger
Father: Johann Christopher Olinger
Mother: Eve Margaret Siler
Born: May 20, 1787 - Augusta Co., Virginia
Died: May 1877 - Clark Co., Ohio (age 90)
Spouse: Virginia Hannah Hobbs
Married: about 1808 - Russell Co., Virginia
Johan Jacob Olinger
Father: Johann Jacob Olinger
Mother: Maria Magdalena Sohnes
Born: June 20, 1770 - Ruscombmanor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Christened: July 20, 1770 - Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Died: May 1845 - Bubbling Springs, Scott Co., Virginia (age 74)
Spouse: Katharine Maukmore
Married: July 23, 1793 - New Market, Shenandoah Co., Virginia
Johann Christopher (Stophel) Olinger
Father: Johan Phillip Olinger
Mother: Julianna Umberger
Born: February 18, 1754 - Lebanon, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
Died: February 20, 1827 - Olinger, Lee Co., Virginia (age 73)
Buried: Slemp Cemetery, Turkey Cove, Lee Co., Virginia.
Occupation: Farmer, blacksmith
Spouse: Eve Margaret Siler
Married: December 1, 1780 - Augusta Co., Virginia
Children:
Martha ann Olinger
Virginia Margaret Olinger
Jacob Blubaugh Olinger
John Christopher Olinger II
David Olinger
Mary Ann Olinger
Juliana Olinger
Joseph Kendal Olinger
Nancy Araminta Olinger
Comments: - He was a private during the Revolutionary War in Captain Cunningham's Company from Augusta Co., Virginia. Family lore says he served at Valley Forge with Washington.
Johann Jacob Olinger
Father: Johann George Ohlinger
Mother: Anna Maria Brion
Born: July 5, 1746 - Ruscombmanor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Christened: July 20, 1746 - Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Died: 1812 - New Market, Shenandoah Co., Virginia (age 66)
Buried: Zirkle Cemetery, Shenandoah Co., Virginia
Spouse: Maria Magdalena Sohnes
Married: December 21, 1766 - Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
Johan Jacob Olinger
John Olinger
Joshua Olinger
Reuben Olinger
David Olinger
Maria Barbara Olinger
George Washington Olinger
Daniel Olinger
Benjamin Olinger
Adam Olinger
Philip Christian Olinger
Father: Johannes Christoph Ohlinger
Mother: Anna Sophia ?
Born: 1750 - Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse: Mary Zug
Married: 1775 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
John M. Olinger
Christian Olinger
Jacob Olinger
Abraham Olinger
Annie Olinger
Elizabeth Olinger
Mary Olinger
Comments: - They bought a 286 acre farm in Meyers Mill (now Meyersdale). They obtained a Tomahawk right in 1776 and a patent in 1786.
Johannes Ulrich Olinger
Father: Johan Phillip Olinger
Mother: Julianna Umberger
Born: 1752 - Lebanon, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse: Catharine Roessle
Married: March 27, 1770 - Lebanon, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
John Olinger
Father: Johann Jacob Olinger
Mother: Maria Magdalena Sohnes
Born: about 1773 - Maryland
Died: January 6, 1823 - Greene Co., Tennessee
Spouse: Nancy Ann Townhill
Married: July 29, 1793 - Virginia
John Olinger
Father: Philip Olinger
Mother: Mary Magdalene Troxell
Born: December 24, 1795/6 - Boutetourt Co., Virginia
Died: 1874 - Clark Co., Ohio (age 79)
Spouse: Ursula Doble
Married: June 17, 1820 - Botetourt Co., Virginia
2nd Spouse: Barbara Carson Shee
John Olinger
Father: Jacob Olinger
Mother: Barbara E. Downey
Born: September 9, 1794 - Augusta Co., Virginia
Died: September 9, 1794 - Augusta Co., Virginia
John Bowen Olinger
Father: Jacob Olinger
Mother: Barbara E. Downey
Born: May 10, 1800 - Augusta Co., Virginia
Died: March 24, 1874 - Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa (age 73)
John Christopher Olinger II
Father: Johann Christopher Olinger
Mother: Eve Margaret Siler
Born: November 7, 1790 - Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia
Died: November 2, 1863 - Olinger, Lee Co., Virginia (age 72)
Buried: In a family plot on a hilltop overlooking the village of Olinger
Spouse: Lydia Ann Skaggs
Married: about 1815 - Russell Co., Virginia
Comments: - He served in the War of 1812 as a Sergeant in Capt. Hammond's Company in the 5th Regiment, Virginia Militia, commanded by Lieut. Col. McClanahan.
- John and Lydia settled in Turkey Cove, Lee Co., Virginia before 1820.
- The town of Olinger, located at the junction of the Louisville and Nashville railroad lines, was named in honor of John.
- He owned over 90,000 acres of land in Virginia and Tennessee, where some of the riches iron and coal fields could be found.