The Family of Christian CRIDER
and Catherine WITMER
(6th. Generation)

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52 Christian CRIDER, b. 2 Apr 1780, Lancaster Co., PA, s/o Jacob and Ann (LIGHT) CRIDER (104/105), d. 12 Mar 1863, Franklin Co., PA, age 82y 11m 10d, m. (53) Catherine WITMER, b. 27 Oct 1781, Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, d/o Peter and Anna (SMITH) WITMER (106/107), d. 24 Apr 1850, Franklin Co., PA, age 68y 6m 7d. Of the children, Nancy, John, and Peter, were born in Lebonon Co.; Jacob, Catherine, Joseph, Mary, Henry, and Barbara Ann were born in Franklin Co., PA. Thus sometime after Oct 1809, and before 1811 the family migrated to Franklin Co. Christian may have been the one who anglicized the name from the Swiss spelling of KREIDER to CRIDER. For the most part, all of the KREIDER families of Franklin Co. spelled their name CRIDER  In 1850 and 1860 Christian, who described his occupation as gentleman, was living in Hamilton Twp., Franklin Co., with his daughter, Mary. In 1870 and 1880, Mary was living with her brother Joseph. (FH58 p2662, PA58 p2662, PAFR8-10, PAFRB8, 13(CRIDER), PALEB1 p257) Children:

52.4 Jacob CRIDER b. 24 Oct 1810, Lebanon Co., PA, d. 1888, Cumberland Co., PA, age 78, m. Catherine MOWER b. Cumberland Co., d/o John MOWER from Cumberland Co. Jacob moved from Franklin Co., PA, to near Newbury, Cumberland Co. in 1842, and to Green Spring, Cumberland  Co., in 1853. (PAYOB2 p49, 29 p12) Children:

52.4a John M. CRIDER b. Jul 1835, PA, d. 16 Feb 1906, Holt Co., MO, age 71, m. 1862, Hannah K. _____? b. Oct 1827, PA, d. Feb. 1920. In 1870 through 1910 John was a farmer and cattle rancher living in Hickory Twp., Holt Co., MO, except for 1870 then they were in Nodoway Twp. In 1910 Hannah was a widow with her children Vincent, Bertha and Sarah still at home. In 1920 Vincent was living with his brother John and Sarah A. was living with her sister Bertha PRICE. (MOHO3-7, PAYOB2 p497)

52.4a3 Elmer J. CRIDER b. Dec 1870, MO, d. and buried in CA, m. 1902 Emma _____?. In 1910 and 1920 Elmer was farming in Hickory Twp., Holt Co., MO, with Robert W. Beck 19?, a hired man in the home. In 1920 Elmer was living in Oregon-Lewis, Holt Co., and Emma and their daughter Mildred were living in W-Ward, Oregon, Hold Co. Elmer may have m. a 2nd. time. In his lot in Maple Grove Cem., there is a Anna Laura CRIDER, d. 14 Dec 1921 buried there; or this may be another daughter. There is no marker on the grave. (MOHO6-7, MOHOB1) Children:

  • 52.4a3a Mildred R. CRIDER b. c1903, MO

52.4a4 Bertha 'Bertie' R. CRIDER b. Apr 1873, MO, m. between 1910 and 1920, Ashby PRICE b. c1872, VA. In 1920 Ashby was farming in Hickory Twp., Holt Co., MO with Sarah CRIDER, Bertha's sister in the home. In 1910 Ashby was married to a different woman and had 2 children. Loren 13 in the 1920 census was by the 1st. wife. Luticia age about 6, b. c1904, MO, could be Bertha's child. (MOHO6-7)

52.4a5 John W. CRIDER b. Oct 1877, MO, m. 1909, Blanche M. _____? b. 22 Jul 1879, IA, d. 13 Oct 1970, Holt Co., MO. In 1910 and 1920 John was farming in Hickory Twp., Holt Co., MO. In 1920 John's brother, Vincent, was living in the home. John, Blanche, Warren and Beverly (who is probably Warren's wife) are buried in Maple Grove Cem., Oregon, Holt Co. There is no death date for Warren and Beverly on the stones. (MOHO6-7, MOHOB1, 2) Children:

  • 52.4a5a Lucille CRIDER b. c1912, MO
  • 52.4a5b Warren CRIDER b. 26 Mar 1916, MO

42.4a6 David M. CRIDER b. May 1880 MO, d. 1964, MO, m. 1909, Alice _____? b. 1882, MO, d. 1956, MO. In 1910 and 1920 David was farming in Hickory Twp., Holt Co., MO. In 1920 Luther PRICE 11, was living in the home, probably Bertha's step-son. David and Alice are buried in Maple Grove Cem., Oregon, Holt Co. (MOHO6-7, MOHOB1, 2,  US1) Children:

  • 52.4a6a Hannah Catherine CRIDER b. 1910, MO
  • 52.4a6b Nelson L. CRIDER b. 10 May 1912, MO, d. 9 Mar 1998, MO
  • 52.4a6c Virgil P. CRIDER b. 14 Sep 1914, MO, d. 20 Feb 2007, MO
  • 52.4a6d Merrill Dean CRIDER b. c1916, MO
  • 52.4a6e David D. CRIDER b. 31 Dec 1918, MO, d. 27 Oct 1998, MO

52.4a6b Nelson L. CRIDER b. 10 May 1912, MO, d. 9 Mar 1998, Savannah, Andrew Co., MO. (US1)

52.4a6c Virgil P. CRIDER b. 14 Sep 1914, MO, d. 20 Feb 2007, Oregon, Holt Co., MO, m. Ethel Mae _____? b. 18 Apr 1920, d. Jul 1983, Oregon. They are buried in Maple Grove Cem., Oregon. There is no date on Virgil's gravestone. (MOHOB1, US1)

52.4a6d Merrill Dean CRIDER b. 21 May 1916, MO, d. 10 Dec 1994, Independence, Jackson Co., MO, m. Maxine _____? b. 20 Feb 1920, MO, d. Aug 1976, Independence. They are buried in Maple Grove Cem., Oregon, Holt co., MO. Merrill was a WWII veteran. (MOHOB1, US1)

52.4a6e David D. CRIDER b. 31 Dec 1918, MO, d. 27 Oct 1998, m. Bea Marie _____?. They are buried in Maple Grove Cem., Oregon, Holt Co., MO. (MOHOB1, 2, US1)

52.4b Henry M. CRIDER b. 14 Oct 1839, near Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA, d. Oct 1903, York Co., PA, age 64, m. 24 Dec 1861, Sadie Elizabeth KAUFMAN, from Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co., PA, b. Aug 1832, PA, d. 1874, PA; m. 2nd., 1875, Amanda C. FAHS, a teacher in York Co. At age 16 he began teaching school while attending school in the summer. In 1858 he attended Otterbein College. In 1861 he was licenses to preach and returned to PA. In 1866 he became a faculty member of Cottage Hill College near York. He wrote and published several books and started working in the publishing business, eventually owning and operating the business with his brother David W. CRIDER in York. In 1870 through 1900 they were living in York. In 1870 Anna Switzer 24, was a domestic servant in the home. In 1910 Amanda was a widow boarding with George B. Bair. (PAYO 9-12, PAYOB2 p497, 29 p12) Children;

52.4b1 Winter H. CRIDER b. c1863, PA, m. Alice R. SHAME? b. Mar 1867, NY, d/o M____? and Ella SHAME? from Rome, Oneida Co., NY. According to York County History, Winter was teaching in a State Normal School in Morris, IL. However in 1900 and 1910 they were in NY. In 1900 Winter was teaching in Laurens, Otsego Co., NY, and in 1910 in Rome, Oneida Co., NY. Alice and the children were counted twice in the 1900 census: on 5 Jun 1900 with her parents in Rome, and on 22 Jun 1900 with Winter in Laurens. The children were born in IA between 1890 and 1894, which may contribute to the confusion concerning the teaching in IL. Since there is no 1890 census, it is difficult to check exactly where Winter was in the midwest, IL or IA. (NYON10, NYOT10) Children:

  • 52.4b1a Florence M. CRIDER b. Dec 1891, IA
  • 52.4b1b Henry M. CRIDER b. Nov 1894, IA

52.4c Sarah Salome CRIDER m. Joseph MCCUNE. Joseph was a farmer in Longford, Clay Co., KS. (PAYOB2 p497)

54.4d David W. CRIDER b. 22 May 1842, near Chambersburg, Franklin Co, PA, m. 24 Dec 1870, Sarah Catherine SPANGLER b. Sep 1849, PA, d/o Nathaniel SPANGLER, from Thomasville, York Co., PA. He attended Lebanon Valley College but left before graduating to enter the publishing business of Kephart, Crider and Brothers. In 1870 the business became Crider and Brother. In 1876 he bought out his brother Henry, and continued the business of printing lithographical marriage certificates and operating a large bookstore in York. During the Civil War he enlisted in Co. E, 130th. PA Vol. Inf., was wounded at Antietam and reported dead by the War Department (a report which was never corrected). When he was well enough he re-enlisted in Co. F, 207th. PA Vol. Inf. He became a quarter-master sergeant, participating in all of the engagements of the Army of the Potomac. He was at the Lee's surrender at Appomattox and participated in the Grant Review of troops in Washington, DC. He was mustered out at Alexandria, VA. David had the unique distinction of being declared dead by the Army Department while he was at the same time receiving a pension for his service. He was a member of Gen. Sedgwick Post No. 37 GAR, York, Royal Arcanum, Knights of Malta, and the First United Brethren Church of York. He was also president of the Board of Trustees of Lebanon Valley College. In 1870 through 1910 they were living in York. In 1870 David was boarding with George DeHoff. In 1880 Nathaniel SPANGLER, Sarah' father, and Jennie Brady 27, a servant were in the home. In 1920 Sarah was a widow living with daughters Sarah and Lillian, who was a teacher  in York schools. Both Sarah and Lillian graduated from York High School. (PAYO9-13, PAYOB2 p497-498, 29 p12-13) Children:

84.4d1 Horace W. CRIDER b. Jan 1871, PA, m. Elma JONES b. c1871, PA. Horace graduated from Lebanon Valley College and worked for the PA Railway Company, at Homestead, Alleghany Co., PA. In 1920 he was managing a baking company in Munhall, Allegheny Co., with Mary A. JONES his mother-in-law, Irvin K. Hopple, and Benjamin Keeting, boarding in the home. (PAAL13, PAYOB2 p497)

52.4d2 Charles E. CRIDER b. Mar 1873, PA, m. 1913, Annie E. _____? b. 1890, PA. Charles graduated from York High School and was a traveling salesman and clerk. They were living in York, York Co., PA, in 1910 and 1920. (PAYO 12-13, PAYOB2 p497) Children:

  • 52.4d2a Walter C. CRIDER b. c1904, PA
  • 52.4d2b Robert E. CRIDER b. c1907, PA
  • 52.4d2c Louise L. CRIDER b. c1908, PA
  • 52.4d2a Ethel D. CRIDER b. c1909/10, PA

52.4d3 Flora Irene CRIDER b. c1875, PA, m. John S. KLEIN. John was an electrician in St. Louis, MO. (PAYOB2 p497)

52.4d4 David N. CRIDER b. Jun 1878, PA, m. 1902, Belle C. CRIDER. David graduated from York High School and Scranton Correspondence School, and was secretary of the York School Board. In 1910 and 1920 they were living in York, York Co., PA. (PAYO12-13, PAYOB2 p497) Children:

  • 52.4d4a Evadel CRIDER b. c1905, PA

52.6 Joseph W. CRIDER, b. 26 Nov 1815, Franklin Co., PA , d. 23 Dec 1893, PA. He m. Matilda OYLER, b. 19 Jan 1814, PA, d. 23 Sep 1855, d/o George and Charlotte (BRAKE) OYLER. Joseph was living in the area of  Scrabble, Berkeley Co., VA, near his brother John in 1850. In 1860 through 1880 he is farming in Hamilton Twp., Franklin Co. In 1870 and 1880 his sister Mary is living in the home. (PAFR9, 11, WVBE11) Children (known):

52.6b Mary Catherine CRIDER b. 18 Mar 1842, PA, d. 14 Jun 1924, m. Solomon H. CRIDER b. 30 Aug 1840, d. 15 Jun 1891, s/o Martin and Margaret (HOBBLE) CRIDER. In 1870 and 1880 Solomon was farming in St. Thomas Twp., Franklin Co., PA, with Mary E. McGrigen 12, a domestic servant in the household. In 1920 Mary is living with her daughter-in-law, Sophia CRIDER in the 4th. Ward, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. (FH58 p2662, PAFR10-11, 14) Children:

56.6b1 Philip Irvin CRIDER b. Jun 1866, twin  PA, d. 1919, Franklin Co., PA, m. 3 Jan 1889, St. Thomas Twp., Franklin Co., Sophia A. DICE b. Nov 1866 (1867 on gravestone), d. 1942. In 1900 Philip was farming in St. Thomas Twp., Franklin Co., PA. In 1920 Sophia is a widow living the the 4th. Ward, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., next door to her daughter, Eva TARNER. Her mother-in-law is living with her. (PAFRB8, 9, 14, PAFR10, 12) Children:

  • 56.6b1a Frederick E. CRIDER b. Jan 1890, PA
  • 56.6b1b Eva V. CRIDER b. Apr 1895

56.6b1b Eva V. CRIDER b. 1893, d. 1827, m. Garnett O. TARNER b. 1890, d. 1922. They are buried in Noland Cem., Franklin Co., PA. In 1920 Garnett was a machinist living in the 4th. Ward, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. (PAFRB8, PAFR14)

  • 56.6b1b1 Ruth TARNER b. c1903, PA
  • 56.6b1b2 Glenn O. TARNER b. c1905, PA
  • 56.6b1b3 Irvin TARNER b. c1907, PA

56.6b2 Joseph E. CRIDER b. 13 Mar 1870, PA, d. 31 Aug 1944, PA, m. Mary Alice DICE b. 30 Dec 1868, PA, d. 14 Oct 1844, PA. In 1900 and 1910 Joseph was farming in St. Thomas Twp., Franklin Co., PA. They are buried in St. Thomas Cem. (FH58, p2662, PAFR11-12) Children:

  • 56.6a2a Joseph E. CRIDER Jr. b. Nov 1891, PA

52.6c Philip O. CRIDER b. 7 Sep 1847, PA, d. 2 Dec 1918, PA, m. c1897, Margaret (or Margarette) COBLE, b. 12 Sep 1847, PA, d. 29 Jun 1919. In 1880 through 1910 Philip was farming in Hamilton Twp., Franklin Co., PA. (FH58 p444,2558, PAFR1, 11-12) Children:

52.6c1 Laura M. CRIDER b. 25 Jun 1871, PA, d. 4 Mar 1936, m. 2 Jan 1890, Hamilton Twp., Franklin Co., PA, Abram Brechbill DICE b. 17 Jul 1867, PA, d. 26 Sep 1843, s/o John M. and Fanny (BRECHBILL) DICE. In 1910 and 1920 Abram was farming in Hamilton Twp., Franklin Co., PA. In 1920, daughter Elsie FORTNA is living in the home. They are buried in Coble Cem., Franklin Co., PA. (FH58 p444,200, PAFRB8, PAFR13-14) Children:

  • 52.6c1a Philip Crider DICE b. 27 Nov 1890, PA, d. 28 Aug 1958
  • 52.6c1b Mary DICE b. 11Mar 1892, PA, d. 8 Sep 1972
  • 52.6c1c Fannie DICE b. 29 Jul 1895, PA, d. 11 Nov 1969
  • 52.6c1d Elsie DICE b. 29 May 1895, PA, d. 2 Feb 1969
  • 52.6c1e Walter R.. DICE b.15 Apr 1902, PA
  • 52.6c1f Carrie M. DICE b. 26 Mar 1910, A, d. 18 Sep 1982

52.6c1a Philip Crider DICE b. 27 Nov 1890, PA, d. 28 Aug 1958, m. 1st.,  c1890, Arminta (Anita?) Florence WINGERT, b. 23 Oct 1884, PA, d. 10 May 1949, d/o Jacob Hoover and Suvina (MYERS) WINGERT; m. 2nd., 23 Oct 1951, M. Ruth (MYERS) SOLLENBERGER b. 16 Oct 1901, d/o Jacob Brechbill and Frances (MEYER)  SOLLENBERGER. In 1920 Philip is living in Franklin Co, PA. He is buried in ALTCC? Cem?, Franklin Co. (FH58 p294,441,444,598, PAFR14) Children:

  • 56.6c1a1 Catherine Elizabeth DICE b. 16 Sep 1911, PA, d. 6 Jan 2003, PA
  • 56.6c1a2 Ruth Alice DICE b. 11 Dec 1912, PA, d. 12 Dec 1912, PA
  • 56.6c1a2 Roy Jacob DICE b. b. 20 Dec 1916, PA, d. 1 May 1998

56.6c1a1 Catherine Elizabeth DICE b. 16 Sep 1911, PA, d. 6 Jan 2003, Berrysburg, Dauphin Co., PA, (last residence), m. 4 Dec 1930, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, David Arthur HOCK b. 5 Aug 1909, d. 4 Apr 1962. (FH58 p598, US1)

56.6c1a2 Roy Jacob DICE b. 20 Dec 1916, Hamilton Twp., Franklin Co., PA, d. 1 May 1998, m. 29 Oct 1936, United Brethren Church, Shippensburg, Cumberland Co., PA, Ruby Kathleen NEWTON b. 12 Dec 1913, PA, d. 23 Dec 1997, Shippensburg, Cumberland Co. (FH59 p598, US1)

52.6c1b Mary DICE b. 11 Mar 1892, PA, d. 8 Sep 1972, m. 12 Dec 1912, Joseph Clyde REED b. 25 Dec 1888, d. 10 Jun 1971. In 1920 Joseph was farming in Hamilton Twp., Franklin Co., PA: For information on the children #2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,  and 9 see HF62.6c1b (FH58 p444, 847, PAFR12)

  • 52.6c1b1 Harry R. REED b. 1 Sep 1913, PA, d. 29 Nov 2005, PA
  • 52.6c1b2 F. REED
  • 52.6c1b3 M. G. REED
  • 52.6c1b4 G. D. REED
  • 52.6c1b5 Mary Jane REED b. 27 Mar 1921, PA, d. 12 Sep 2008, PA
  • 52.6c1b6 C. REED
  • 52.6c1b7 A.B. REED
  • 52.6c1b8 D. REED
  • 52.6c1b9 O. L. REED
  • 52.6c1b10 John REED b. 22 Aug 1931, PA, d. 24 Sep 2009

52.6c1b1 Harry R. REED b. 1 Sep 1913, PA, d. 29 Nov 2005, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA, m. 28 Feb 1939, Helen E. Warner b. 16 May 1911, d. 8 Jan 2006, Gettysburg. (FH58 p847, US1)

52.6c1b5 Mary Jane REED b. 27 Mar 1921, PA, d. 12 Sep 2008, PA, m. 12 Sep 2008, _____? WINGERT. Husband 's full name see HF52.6c1b (FH58 p847, US1)

52.6c1c Fannie DICE b. 29 Jul 1895, PA, d. 11 Nov 1969, m. 6 Jul 1922 (the 3rd wife of), Frederick K. RIFE b. 19 Apr 1886, d. 14 Nov 1964, s/o Philip Karper and Amanda (KAUFFMAN) RIFE. Frederick's 1st. wife was Laura F. BOWER. Their daughter m. Fannie's brother, Walter R. DICE (below). (FH58 p444,2540)

52.6c1d Elsie DICE b. 20 May 1895, d. 2 Feb 1969, m. 9 Sep 1919, Elmer S. FORTNA b. 14 Aug 1895, d. 24 Mar 1970, age 74, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA. (FH58 p444, US1)

52.6c1d Walter R. DICE b. 14 Apr 1902, m. 1 Mar 1921, Grace Elizabeth RIFE b. 19 Jun 1904, d. 19 Sep 1958, d/o Frederick K. and Laura F. (BOWERS) RIFE. Frederick RIFE m. 3rd., Fanny DICE, Walter's sister. Walter m. 2nd. 31 Mar 1960, Harriet WEBB b. 29 Apr 1906. (FH58 p444,540,2540)

52.6c1f Carrie M. DICE b. 26 Mar 1910, PA, d. 18 Sep 1982, St. Thomas, Franklin Co., PA, m. 2 Sep 1931, David Brechbill HAWBAKER b. 8 Feb 1908, d. 31 Oct 1993, St. Thomas. David m. 2nd. 28 Oct 1986, Verda May (SOLLENBERGER) MEYER b. 19 Jun 1919. More information on children at HF52.6c1f. (FH58 p444,851, US1) Children:

  • 52.5c1f1 Paul Brechbill HAWBAKER   b. 24 Dec 1934, PA, d. 24 Dec 1934

  • 52.5c1f2 M. D. HAWBAKER

  • 52.5c1f3 D. HAWBAKER

  • 52.5c1f4 M. A. HAWBAKER

52.6c3 Joseph C. CRIDER b. Jun 1875, PA, m. c1900, Sarah _____?. In 1900 Joseph was farming in St. Thomas Twp., Franklin Co., PA. (PAFR1)

52.6c4 George M. CRIDER b. Jul 1878, PA, m. 1st., Sarah I. _____?, b. Feb 1880, PA; he m. 2nd. c1903, Carrie _____? b. c1879, PA. In 1900 George was a day laborer living in the 3rd. Ward of Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA. His first wife evidently d. in 1902. In 1910 he had been m. to his 2nd. wife for 7 years. He was farming in 1910 and 1920 in St. Thomas Twp., Franklin Co., PA. His sister Sharlotte 'Lottie" is living in the home in 1920. (PAFR1, 11-12). Children:

  • 52.6c4a Clarence CRIDER b. Feb 1900, PA
  • 52.6c4b Paul S. CRIDER b. c1902, PA

52.8 Henry CRIDER b. 8 Jul 1821, PA, m. Elizabeth _____?, b. c1822, PA. Henry was farming in Hamilton Twp., Franklin Co., PA, in 1850, next door to his father Christian CRIDER. There is a John CRIDER age 15 in the household, which may or may not be a child; he doesn't fit the age of his brother John. There is also in 1850, a Henry Sutton age 11 in the home. (PAFR8) Children:

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