Thursday, May 6, 2010

William Bingeman

William, sixth child of Samuel Bingeman and Sarah Wentzel, was born 8 April 1841 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He was baptized 6 September 1841 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. William married Mary Reich on 19 November 1864 in Alsace Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

William and Mary had seven known children: Henry Jacob, 1866-1935; Daniel R., 1867-1954; Mary, 1870-; Kate L., 1872-1942; Albert William, 1873-1955; Mary Emma, 1876-; George Harrison, 1879-1971. Mary had additional but their names are not known at this time. There is a stone in Spies Church cemetery that has carved in to it "Children of William and Mary Bingaman" however no names are listed on the stone. Additional information about these children would be greatly appreciated.

William tried his hand at farming but by 1880 he returned to the trade of stonemason. William died 1 September 1906 in Exeter Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Mary died of a stroke at the home of her son, Jacob R. Bingaman, on 19 March 1921. William and Mary were buried in Spies Church cemetery Alsace Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

I do have additional information about the individuals that are mentioned on this site. So. if any would like additional info just leave me a message.

No comments:

Post a Comment