1814 Elisabeth, daughter of Peter and Sarah Rittner was baptized with sponsors Peter and Barbara Rittner. [1]
1850 Eliza Sherer (age 34) lived in Reading South West Ward, Berks County, Pennsylvania, in a household with William Sherer (age 38), Henry N Sherer (age 10), and Amelia Sherer (age 5). [2]
1860 William Shearer (age 50, born in Pennsylvania) lived in Reading, South West Ward, Berks County, Pennsylvania, in a household with Eliza Shearer (age 42), Henry A Shearer (age 19), Susan Shearer (age 17), Amelia A Shearer (age 14), and Edwin R Shearer (age 4). William Shearer's occupation was cedar cooper. [3]
1870 Eliza Scherer (age 52, born in Pennsylvania) lived in Reading Ward 6, Berks County, Pennsylvania, in a household with William Scherer (age 61), Henry A Scherer (age 26), Susan V Scherer (age 24), Amelia A Scherer (age 21), Edwin R Scherer (age 14), Laura V Danison (age 11), and Connone Dunison (age 9). [4]
1878 William Scherer died on July 3, 1878 (aged 68) and was buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. William Scherer was born on November 5, 1809. No grave marker is shown. [5]
1880 Elizabeth Sherer (age 64, born in Pennsylvania, widowed) lived in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, in a household with Henry Sherer (age 37), Susan Sherer (age 35), and Alice A. Sherer (age 30). Elizabeth Sherer's parents were both born in Pennsylvania. [6]
1894 Eliza Scherer died on November 15 at age 80 and was buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. [7]
Mrs. Eliza, widow of Wm. Shearer, died of heart failure and dropsy at her residence at South 4th, at 7:20 p.m., in her 80th year. Deceased was a daughter of the late Peter and Sarah ?ner, and was born in this city. She was a member of memorial M.E. Church. Deceased was ailing since last Christmas. Four children, Harry A., [Sus]an V., N. Alice and Edwin R., all ?ing at home, 3 sisters, Mrs. Barbara A. Wesener, of Brooklyn; Mrs. Catharine M Sawson and Mrs. Annetta ?ennison of Phila., and 5 grandchildren survive.
First Reformed Church, Reading, Berks, PA 1771-1905 Records, Pennsylvania Room, Reading Public Library, 100 South Fifth Street, Reading, Pa 19602, Marriage William Sherer and Eliza Rettmer December 2, 1837.
1911 Susan V Scherer died on 11 Sep 1911 and was buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Susan V Scherer was born on February 12, 1845. [8]
Reading Eagle, Reading, PA, Obituary of Miss Susan V. Schearer (September 11, 1911), Miss Susan V. Schearer died of a complication of diseases, at 10:30 pm Monday, at her residence, 1345 Walnut Street, aged 66 years and 7 months. She was ailing for three years and confined to bed for seven weeks. Deceased was a daughter of William and Eliza (nee Ritner) Schearer, both deceased, and was born and reared in this city. A brother, Edwin R., and a sister, Alice A., are the sole survivors. Deceased was a member of the First Christian Church.
Reading Eagle, Reading, PA, death Notice of Susan Z, Scherer, (September 13, 1911), In this city, on the 11th, inst., Susan Z. Scherer, aged 66 years, 6 months and 30 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, 13145 Walnut street on Friday at 2:30 pm Services at the house. Internment in Charles Evans Cemetery.
1909 Henry A Scherer, son of Wm Scherer and Eliza Rittner, died on July 27, 1909, at age 66, in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Henry A Scherer was born on October 2, 1842, in Pennsylvania. [9]
1917 Amelia A Scherer, daughter of Wm Scherer and Eliza Ritner, died on May 7, 1917, at age 69, in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Armelia A Scherer was born on December 24, 1847, in Reading, Pennsylvania. [10]
1937 Edwin R Scherer, son of William Scherer and Eliza Ritner, spouse of Kate Schoedler, died on July 12, 1937, at age 81, in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Edwin R Scherer was born on May 2, 1856, in Reading, Pennsylvania. [11]
Research Notes:
Eliza Scherer was a daughter of Joseph Ritner, according to estate records of George Ritner, but was named as daughter of Peter and Sarah Ritner in her obituary.
[1] St. Paul's Mission, Church of the most blessed sacrament, The Goshenhoppen Registers, Baptisms, 1741-1818 [Abstracts], [Reading Berks Website].
[2] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[3] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[4] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[5] Find A Grave Memorial 93445472, [FindAGrave].
[6] United States Federal Census, 1880, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[7] Find A Grave Memorial 93445550, [FindAGrave].
[8] Find A Grave Memorial 93446880, [FindAGrave].
[9] Pennsylvania Death Certificates, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[10] Pennsylvania Death Certificates, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[11] Pennsylvania Death Certificates, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].