More Leaves, Same Roots

 

#47 – More Leaves, Same Roots

P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.2.1. Philip Ronald Dupuis Drum. I believe this photo was taken in Maine in 1998, age 3.

There are 10 generations between Progenitor Philip and my son, Philip ^{(Ronald, Harry, Elmer, Nathan, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)}, including both of those Philips. In the last post we covered the first five generations. Five down, five to go. In this post we pick up where we last left off, with Generation Six, but we are only going three more generations (6,7, & 8). Information is lacking as we get into the newest generations, creating more holes, plus the closer we get to today, the less comfort we feel with privacy issues, even if I realize the hole exists which I may not. Even Dad’s generation (8) is a tad too close for comfort for many along those privacy lines so we’ll stop at G8. A few G9’s and G10’s will slip in, especially if they are at the earlier end of the generation, and I’ll attempt to only post what we believe is already pubic information (census, F-a-G, etc.).

A note about birth and death dates notation:

·         When question marks appear with a birth or death date, it means we are unsure of the accuracy of that date: (Nov. 24??, 1881 – Nov. 28, 1883). Here we know it was November and 1881, but we are unsure about the 24^th.

·         Question marks without a date mean we do not know that date: (?? - ??), indeed, the person may still be alive: (Dec. 19, 1925 – ??).

·         A notation such as: (abt.1838 - ??) means the birth date was derived by subtracting a known age at some point in this person’s life from that given year. In this example, the person was listed in the 1850 census as being age 12. 1850 – 12 = 1838. However, the birth may have been the previous year, if the record was even accurate, as we have seen some census entries have proven to not be accurate age presentations. In this example, the question marks indicate we do not know the death date.

·         A notation such as: (b. August 10, 1995) means he or she was born on that date and we believe the individual is still alive.

·         We believe that having some information is better than just question marks so what is known is provided: (January 17, 1859 – [between 1900 & 1910?]). In this example we have the known birth date provided and the death appears to have occurred within the first decade of the Twentieth Century but could not be confirmed.

Note concerning Helman errors: The Helman book includes a number of errors that this process of discovery has uncovered. But then, I’ve been finding small mistakes spread throughout these two “Tree Posts”, #’s 46 & 47, that I, myself, have made. I have a computer that allows me to cut and paste, delete, search, all sorts of magic unknown to Laura. I can search the National Archives census data and visit webpages like Find-A-Grave. She had a typewriter, notes from in-person meetings (and possibly via the telephone) and handwritten letters to decipher. I’m really beginning to feel for her. The more I get into this, the more I realize that what she accomplished is far more astounding than meets the eye and she did similar books for a number of different families. My hat is off to her!

One final point, as I find new information that alters or adds to a story included below, I will add it. Assuming I’ll continue to discover/uncover/be provided with new information, I’ll continue to add and change the information shown below (or in the previous post). Such a practice makes these posts “works in progress”.  My hope is that what you find in these two posts (#’s 46 & 47) is helpful to you as you discover more about your family in “our” branches, or just learn about “us” and all of our, to use my mom’s phrase, “goings-ons”. As always, if you see something amiss, let me know in a comment that includes your contact information. I’ll keep your information private but I will respond ASAP after I see the comment.

Generation 6

1831 – 1960

Children of P.1.1.1.1. Jacob and Susan Mochamaer

G6: P.1.1.1.1.1. Gerard Drum ^{(Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

Other than providing names for most, Helman helped us very little with information concerning this family. For Gerard, all she reports is that he married Sarah Balliett and they had two daughters: Alice and Millie. Census and Find-a-Grave searches for members of this family have all come up short (nothing even close) with one exception. I was able to find a Jerimiah Drum, 29 (abt. 1841), Saddler, living in Hazle Township in 1870. He is married to Sarah, 33 (abt. 1837), and there are four children listed: Alice, 8; Malera, 7 (Census website says the name is “Valera” but looking at the entry, I see an “M” where they see a “V”); Ario, 5; and Missouri, 8/12.  Malera could be Millie. Although I believe this is “our” family, I can’t be sure and, strangely, I cannot find any of them in other censuses, before or after the 1870 census! Find-a-Grave listed a Sarah Barlett Drum, Born in Drums on March 27, 1831; died Jan. 21, 1916; buried in the Vine Street Cemetery in Hazleton. That’s as close as I could get.

G6: P.1.1.1.1.2. Reuben Drum ^{(Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Sept. 12, 1831 – Dec. 27, 1905)

The engravings on Reuben’s obelisk go from very clear to almost totally obscured. For example, we clearly see he was born on “Sept. 12”, but for the year, it starts out readable (“18”) but goes downhill quickly after that. As I stood there in the cemetery, examining the stone in varied lighting and from various angles, I thought I was able to make out “31”, as in 1831. F-a-G couldn’t read it either so just put “Sept. 12” in his listing. The 1870 and 1880 censuses show Reuben as 30 and 40, respectively. The 1900 census has him as 59. So that tracks with 1831. But the 1850 census shows him as 15 and I can’t find him in the 1860 census. All of this brings me to conclude, however, that the 1831 date I think I can see on his obelisk is probably correct.

 Helman says Reuben married Polly Ann Andrews. They had six children: Harvey, Russell, Gilmore, Lee, Alice, and Wallace E. When I found Reuben’s obelisk, I saw a son named Orance N. (1881 – 1889) and noted that his mother’s name was Polly Ann. Find-a-Grave suggests Reuben’s wife was Polly Anna Andreas (Oct. 7, 1846 – May 27, 1915). Helman got the first name right, F-a-G has her pre-marriage name straight. However, what is going on with the Drum name on the obelisk!? On the front of the obelisk it says “Reuben Drumm”, but at the base it says “Drum” and under Orance N. it says “Drum”. Someone needs to drum it in that the name is DRUM. Adding an extra “M” just makes it sound delicious!

 Spelling, or tasty-food exclamations (MMMMMMM!), aside, let’s turn to numbers - of children, that is. Helman’s list of six children grows to nine on F-a-G but they exclude Lee and Alice, replacing them with two others plus three more making the new list: Anna Cordilia, Oliver, Wallace E., Emery, Harvey, Gilmore, Carrie, Russell, and Orance N. Helman, however, as we shall see in this family’s list below under Generation 7, was correct on including, at least, Lee.

G6: P.1.1.1.1.3. Charlotte Drum ^{(Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt.1838 - ??)

Helman does not list Charlotte as one of Jacob’s children. Her name appears in the 1850 census listing of Jacob’s household, her age indicated as 12. She disappears after that. In 1860, if she lived, she’d have been 22 and possibly married. Without that married name – see what I mean about finding women in the historical data? Frustrating.

G6: P.1.1.1.1.4. Richard Drum ^{(Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (October 1845 – March 17, 1917)

Richard married Amanda Drumheller (Nov. 9, 1849 – May 25, 1924) and together gave “our” tree: Percival “Percy”, Ellnora “Nora”, and Herbert Miles. Helman lists Hubbard but does not have Herbert. It is likely that Helman’s source was confused on this son’s name (or had bad handwriting).

As for the phot, well, I know one shouldn’t steal stuff but this fella’s photo was too good to pass up when I saw it on Find-a Grave. Great Muttonchops!!

G6: P.1.1.1.1.5. Sariah Drum ^{(Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} Klinger (Nov. 15, 1847 – March 6, 1922)

Helman has her name spelled as Sariah. The 1850 census lists a Maria in the family of the correct age. This time it seems Helman was correct. Sariah, what a great name! Sariah married William Klinger (1850 – Jan. 13, 1923). Their children were: Elmer, Clarence, Claude, Ezra, Lettie, and Gertrude.

G6: P.1.1.1.1.6. Milton Drum ^{(Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (November, 1841 – July 4, 1908)

Milton Drum is listed as a Farm Laborer in the 1860 census. In both the 1870 and 1880 censuses he appears as a Carpenter. There is no 1890 census information so we jump to 1900 where we find him as a Bottler.

Milton married Mary Jane Turnbaugh (abt. 1846 – Between 1920 and 1930). They then added ten bottles, I mean, children, to the tree. Carlos, Ernestus, Rollan, Scott, Guy, William, Ida, Myrtle “Mertie”, Clever, and Raymond “Ray”.

Here is a photo of what is known in the bottle collecting world as a “Milton Drum”.

Children of P.1.1.1.5 John and Anna Maria Fritzinger

G6: P.1.1.1.5.1. Benjamin F. Drum ^{(John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Feb. 1, 1855 – March 29, 1929)

Ben married Henrietta Heppe[1] (1854-1920). That union added four names to the branches of “our” tree: Harry Oliver, Eckley Arthur, Edward Winfield, and Anna Maria “Annie”. Henrietta suffered a stroke[2] on March 10, 1898 that caused her to lose the ability to speak. She suffered two more strokes after that, the third stroke occurring on July 8, 1906. She died on April 14, 1920.

G6: P.1.1.1.5.2. Philip Alonzo Drum ^{(John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Feb. 24, 1853 – May 8, 1883)

His gravestone shows only the name Alonzo leading us to believe he preferred that name over Philip, or, at least, that’s how people knew him. However, in a letter my mom received in 1988 from John’s (P.1.1.1.5) Great Granddaughter, Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.) of Pikeville, TN, she lists her Great Grandfather’s children. She does not list “Alonzo”. She lists “Philip”. Of course, she may not have had personal knowledge, but was using the list in Helman’s book. Philip Alonzo only lived for 30 years. In that time, he married Elizabeth Daubert and they added three names to the list: Mary, Annie, and Ida E. Philip is buried in the St. Johns Cemetery near his dad’s obelisk. I have not seen a grave for Elizabeth. I suspect she remarried and rests elsewhere.

G6: P.1.1.1.5.3. Agnes Virginia Drum ^{(John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Fink (March 2, 1855 – April 12, 1914)

Agnes married Samuel Fink (1851-1921). They had three children. Agnes and Samuel are buried in St. Johns Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.1.5.4. Owen Oliver Drum ^{(John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (June 12, 1857 – January 12, 1864)

Six-and-a-half-year-old Owen is buried near his paternal grandfather, Philip (P.1.1.1.) in St. Johns Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.1.5.5. Mary Ellen Drum ^{(John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (February 8, 1864 – March 27, 1864)

Mary Ellen died when she was not quite two months old. Her marker says she lived one month and 19 days. She was laid to rest beside her brother Owen.

In the center photo, Philip (P.1.1.1.) is far left. The short white stone is marked “Mother” for Philip’s wife, Magdalena. Third is their daughter Anna Margaret (P.1.1.1.8.). The two short stones next in line are John’s (P.1.1.1.5.) children, 7-year-old Owen Oliver and the one-and-a-half-month-old baby Mary Ellen.

G6: P.1.1.1.5.6. John A. Drum ^{(John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (January 17, 1859 – after 1930)

Caroline Walp (abt. 1866 - ??) married John in 1881 and they produced, according to Helman, eight children: Carrie E., Rose A., William Alonzo (middle name provided by Market), Florence, Calvin, Charles, Laura, and Raymond. In a letter my mom received from John A. Drum’s Granddaughter, Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.), of Pikeville, TN in 1988, Market listed the children with two differences from Helman. Market did not include Florence or Carrie but did include a child named Caroline. According to Helman, Florence was three years old when she died so Market may not have been aware of her. “Carrie” may have been a nick name used for the daughter Caroline to keep her from being confused with her mother, Caroline. 

John A. is listed in the 1880 census as a 20-year-old Laborer in the mines residing with John, his father. John A., however, is apparently no longer a miner by 1900. His place of residence also was different from that in the 1880 census. He appears in the 1900 census as living in Schuylkill Haven, a town about 40 miles south of Drums in Schuylkill County, earning his living as a “House Carpenter”.[3] Two of his sons, however, are contributing to the household income via employment with the mines; William (age 15) and Calvin (age 11); are both listed as “Slate Pickers”. A check of this family in the 1910 census shows Caroline but not John. After a bit of unsuccessful searches, I finally found a person I believe is John A. in the 1930 census living in Philadelphia as a member of the William Drum household. He appears as John, 70, self-employed (“jobbing”) Carpenter, “Father-in-Law”. Most likely, however, he was William’s wife’s father-in-Law and HH William’s father, John A. John A. does not appear in the 1920 or 1940 William Drum households, however.

A search for Raymond Drum in the 1920 census turned Ray up in Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI. The HH is listed as “Carline, age 54, Divorced”. Ray and his sister Laura are living with her, as are two “roomers”. Raymond appears again in the 1930 census, this time as a step-son to HH John W. Maskell, age 52. Maskell’s spouse is Caroline Maskell, age 64, and they live in Detroit, Wayne County, MI. A Caroline Maskell, age 70, widow, shows up in the 1940 census in Pittsburgh, PA. These all could be John’s Caroline but without further details to confirm these findings to be “our” Caroline, we are left to wonder, surmise, and perhaps, assume.

Market gives us further clues, however, perhaps confirming some of our assumptions. Referring to John A.’s children, she says, “All these children left upstate when they were adults. Laura and Raymond to Detroit and the others to Philadelphia area.” The word “upstate” is an interesting term to use here but it seems to have worked for her.

Nowhere, however, does she mention John’s wife Caroline or, for that matter, John. Divorce is not a topic one likes to discuss broadly, if at all. It is probably a sound conclusion, however, that there was a divorce and that the divorce episode was less than pleasant (are they ever pleasant?). A later sentence in the letter may accidentally, or subconsciously, support that conclusion. Seemingly arguing too much, she writes, “I am extremely proud of my family…”.

G6: P.1.1.1.5.7. Louisa Jane Drum ^{(John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Driesbach (January 4, 1862 – March 3, 1918)

Louisa’s husband was Levi Ransom Dreisbach (Jan. 23, 1863 - March 11, 1951). They added six names to the Dreisbach tree. Randsom and Louisa are buried in the St. Johns Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.1.5.8. George B. McC. Drum ^{(John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (February 4, 1865 – March 15, 1931)

Helman lists him as “George B.”. The 1870 census lists him as “George B. M.”. He shows up in the 1880 census as “George B. McC.” This raises the question, was he named after the Civil War General and 1864 Democratic Presidential candidate George B. McClellen? Our George’s gravestone says it like Helman said it: George B. Drum. George married Clara Mary Wolfe (May 10, 1869 – February 27, 1920) on April 30, 1887. According to Helman, the wedding was held in Ebervale, PA and was officiated by Rev. J. W. Leckie. Three children resulted from the marriage: Clarence G., Willard E., and Helen M. George lived at least his final year with his daughter, Helen. George and Clara rest today in the Conyngham Union Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.1.5.9. Nathan Andrew Drum ^{(John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (March 30, 1868 - July 27, 1934)

On May 30, 1893, Nathan A. Drum married Mary Ann Balliet (May 18, 1873 - April 19, 1966).  They had three children: Elmer Alonzo, Christie Alice[4], and Walter (died from pneumonia at one year old). Nathan’s death certificate lists his occupation as “carpenter” and his death due to “Chronic Pulmonary Tuberculosis [fibroid type]” (Black Lung?). He is buried in the St. Johns Cemetery beside Mary Ann and Walter.

Nathan Drum was a coal miner. The 1890 census was lost in a fire but some relationship to working in the mines is listed in the census from 1900 through 1930. 1900 = Mine Laborer; 1910 = Coal Miner, Foreman; 1920 = Coal Mine, Carpenter; and 1930 = Coal Mine, Laborer. He paid dues to the United Mine Workers of America at least for 13 years, 1917 – 1930. His Dues books show payments to Local Union #2168 of McAdoo 1917-1925 and Local Union #250 Lattimer Mines 1926 – 1930.

The 1900 census lists him as owning his house “mortgage free” with household members listed as: Mary (wife), Elmer (son, age 4), Christie (daughter, age 3), James Bough (step-brother, age 50, farm laborer), John Balliet (Brother-in-law, age 16, mine laborer), and Katie M (Sister-in-law, age 12, at school). The 1910 census shows John (26) and Kate (22) still with the family. No record of James. A few more details and photos of and related to Nathan can be found in the post Coal – The Miners.

G6: P.1.1.1.5.10. Rosen Drum ^{(John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Jan. 18, 1872 – Nov. 11, 1875)

Helman lists her as “Rosen” on page 8 of her book. F-a-G has her name as Rosanna and says she is buried in the St. Johns Cemetery. I have not yet found her grave there. I was thinking that might be because I was looking for Rosen, not Rosanna. However, in a letter my mom received in 1988 from John’s (P.1.1.1.5) Great Granddaughter, Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.) of Pikeville, TN, she lists her Great Grandfather’s children with the 10^th being “Rosen”. One wonders if she had other information or was using the list found in Helman’s book.

G6: P.1.1.1.5.11. James H. Bough ^(John) (abt. 1848 – [between 1900 and 1910])

This name offers us a bit of a mystery. We cover this mystery in as much depth as possible in the post Nice, however, in a nutshell, the facts are these. It appears John’s wife had never been married prior to marrying John. There is no mention of James in John’s household in the 1860 census. He first appears in John’s household in the 1870 census as a Farm Laborer, so, we assume a hired hand. However, the 1880 census has him listed in John’s household as a “step son” and the column for “Idiot” is checked. See endnote 5 for more information on the 1880 Census “Defective Schedules” regarding James.[5] The 1900 census lists him as a “step-brother” in Nathan’s (P.1.1.1.5.9.) household. Who is James H. Bough and what is his story?

Children of P.1.1.1.10. Nathan S. and Elizabeth Hess

G6: P.1.1.1.10.1. Philip Leo Drum ^{(Nathan, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Jan. 31, 1871 – April 28, 1960)

Lawyer Philip became well known in Luzerne County. His story is outlined very well on the Pennsylvania State Legislature’s webpage for Philip L. Drum. He solidified his place in history by writing a book: Drum, Philip Leo   Procedure of the Law of Viewers in Pennsylvania.  Kingston, Pa.:  Smith-Bennet, Corp., 1940. His signature comes from a letter of condolence he wrote to Ella Drum upon the passing of her husband, Elmer (P.1.1.1.5.9.1.), in 1959. Helman tells us Philip attended Lafayette College and the University of Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the State legislature 1901-1902 He and his wife, Vida Bowman (Sept. 11, 1870 – August 27, 1964), were living in Kingston, PA in 1927, when Helman wrote her book. A Kingston address is also on the 1959 letter. In 1927, their daughter, Elizabeth, was a student at Syracuse University.

Philip is buried in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hanover, PA. Vida rests in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia Co., PA.

G6: P.1.1.1.10.2. Elmer E. Drum ^{(Nathan, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (1872 - 1878)

Elmer is buried in the Drums Community (Methodist) Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.1.10.3. Carrie May Drum ^{(Nathan, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (January 22, 1874 – January 1, 1941)

The Drum family has been flirting with the post office since George’s (P.1.1.) tavern served as the de facto post office back in 1820 prior to the establishment of an official Post Office in Drums in 1832. Carrie carried this tradition forward when she was appointed as the Drums Postmaster in the 1890’s,[6] a role she continued in until she died in 1941.[7] She is buried in the Drums Community (Methodist) Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.1.10.4. Nora A. Drum ^{(Nathan, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Aug. 8, 1876 – Dec. 18, 1954)

Nora was heavily involved in the Drums Methodist Church. She was one of the authors of a small booklet entitled Drums Methodist Church and Valley Notes; that the church printed in 1953.[8] She was a graduate of Bloomsburg Normal School, now known as Bloomsburg University, and was a teacher in the Butler Township School District. She is buried in the Drums Community (Methodist) Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.1.10.5. Lottie E. Drum ^{(Nathan, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Nov. 7, 1879 – July 21, 1959)

Lottie served as Carrie’s Assistant Postmaster.[9] She is buried in the Drums Community (Methodist) Cemetery.

Children of P.1.1.1.12. Redmond and (W1) Emily “Emma” C. Leach

G6: P.1.1.1.12.1. Herbert Redmond Drum ^{(Redmond, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (October 9, 1872 – Dec. 23, 1931)

As we move through these names and learn their stories, some of the stories are clear, others are left to us to discern from what facts are given. One wishes one had more of the facts in Herbert’s case because what facts we know are indeed sad.

Herbert was a self-employed merchant (groceries and the like) when he died. His death certificate is quoted on F-a-G as saying he lived 59 years, 3 months, and 14 days. He married Gladys Evelyn Miller (??-1951) and they had one child they named Evelyn Emma. Evelyn was two months shy of her 5^th birthday when she died on September 20, 1931.

F-a-G does not give us a clue as to how she died but it is clear her death impacted her parents gravely. In 1929 the stock market crashed and millions of people across the U.S. lost everything. We do not know if this family was caught up in that drama as well, but we do know that on December 23, 1931, three months after his daughter’s death and two years into the Great Depression, Herbert put a gun to his head and pulled the trigger.

Herbert and Gladys now rest in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Thornhurst, Lackawanna Co., PA, we hope peacefully.

G6: P.1.1.1.12.2. Dr. Clinton Pierce Drum ^{(Redmond, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Sept. 25, 1873 – August 10, 1942)

I’m not sure why, but I had a lot of difficulty finding this family. Census and F-a-G searches were not initially successful. I finally found them because Helman says they were living in California in her 1927 book. So, I looked for one of the daughters, Edith, in California under the 1910 census and that’s when I found them. From this census data I learned that Clinton was a self-employed Osteopath Physician. He married Alice (Born about 1883 in New York) about 1903 while still living in Pennsylvania. His daughter Edith L., age 5 in 1910, was born in PA. His daughter Emily F., age 3 in 1910, was born in California, as was his 2-year-old daughter Margaret R. Thus, they moved to California between 1905 and 1907. In 1910, they were living on West 33^rd Street in Los Angeles.

Armed with better data, I returned to F-a-G and voila, the pages fell like rain. Clinton’s wife was Alice Faynette “Nettie” Fuller (born in Binghamton, NY on August 7, 1882 – died Feb. 6, 1981 in Santa Monica, LA Co., CA).  Clinton’s page says he was born in Luzerne County, PA (nothing more specific) and died in North Hollywood, LA Co., CA. Both he and his wife were cremated. The location of their ashes was listed for both as “unknown”.

G6: P.1.1.1.12.3. Bessie Laura Drum ^{(Redmond, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Dec. 2, 1874 – March 5, 1876)

Bessie rests in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Thornhurst, Lackawanna Co., PA

Daughter of P.1.1.1.12. Redmond and (W2) Margaret Jeanette “Jennie” Musser

G6: P.1.1.1.12.4. Emma Dorothy Drum ^{(Redmond, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Davis (Oct. 20, 1899 – March 11, 1949)

On April 23, 1923, Emma married Herbert Fulton Davis (1890-1961). They had one child, Redmond S. Davis (Feb. 24, 1926 – Nov. 3, 2000).

Children of P.1.1.2.1. Isaac and (W1) Catherine Butz

G6: P.1.1.2.1.1. Charles H. Drum ^{(Isaac+W1, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Jan. 14, 1842 – ??)

Charles H. was born in 1842 making his age 19 in 1861 when he served during the Civil War. Records in the Pennsylvania Archives indicate he enlisted Sept. 12, 1861 in Philadelphia and was mustered in that same day as a Private in Company F, Regiment 95, Infantry. The record further states he was discharged on November 2, 1864. A person of this same name appears on the Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg. They are not, however, the same person because they served in different regiments and companies (F-95 vs. C-147).  Helman tells us he married Mary Hoak and had four children together.

I can find nothing in the census or F-a-G that matches Charles perfectly. The closest I can come is a family we can follow through the census living in Philadelphia. Starting with the 1870 census we find one Charles H. Drum listed as the HH with the occupation of “Fish Dealer”, age 28 (abt. 1842), living in Philadelphia (where “our” Charles enlisted). His spouse, however, is Isabella, age 28, not Mary. I might suggest that Mary Isabella is a nice combination, should she have decided to only use her middle name. Three children are listed: Conrad, 4 (abt. 1866); Catherine, 2 (abt. 1868); and Charles H., 1 (abt. 1869). Catherine was Charles’s mother’s name. The 1880 census finds them still in Philadelphia and Charles still dealing in Fish. Two more children are listed: William J., 8 (abt. 1872); John W., 5 (abt. 1875). This census says Isabella’s father was born in Ireland. If Charles married Mary Hoak, as Helman says, Hoak is a surname that is probably derived from surnames found in the Netherlands, not Ireland. Hoar is a surname found in England. In the 1900 census we find that Isabella died, Charles is listed as a “widower”. F-a-G has a page for one Isabella S. Drum (May 3, 1842 – March 7, 1895), buried in the Old Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia; but that is the extent of the information provided and the closest I could come. Charles is now listed as “Oyster” under occupation and two more children are added: Isabella, 10 (abt. 1890), and Margaret, 6 (abt. 1894). Charles, Jr. is listed with the occupation of “Fish and Oysters”; William J. as “City Fireman”, and John W. as “Bread and (the site says “case”. I believe it says “cider”.). Charles, Sr. does not appear in the 1910 census. Charles, Jr. is listed and is working as a salesman in a fish store.

Is this “our” family? There are a few elements that line up but there are also elements that are, shall I say (please pardon the joke), a bit fishy.

G6: P.1.1.2.1.2. Sarah Ann Drum ^{(Isaac+W1, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} Albertson (July 19, 1844 – Jan. 21, 1916)

Sarah married Emanuel Albertson (Dec. 9, 1837 – Sept. 19, 1922) on Jan. 25, 1866. They added six names to the Albertson Tree. Sarah and Emmanuel are in the St. Johns Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.2.1.3. Nathanial Drum ^{(Isaac+W1, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Aug. 10, 1845 – April 12, 1846)

Nathaniel sleeps in the St. Johns Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.2.1.4. Francis George Drum ^{(Isaac+W1, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Jan. 24, 1847 – Feb. 16, 1914)

There must be an interesting story hiding behind this ancestor’s records because what we do know is interesting in itself. In fact, there may be some confusion as well. Helman tells us that Francis married Alice Hicks and that they had eleven children. She gives no further information. However, on Sarah Drum Albertson’s (P.1.1.2.1.2.) F-a-G page, one of her siblings listed is George Francis Drumm (note the switched first names and the added “M”). No one else on the page spells the last name with two “m’s”. On George Francis’s F-a-G page all of the correct family members appear (father, mother, siblings; all spelled with one “M”). His birth is given as Jan. 20, 1847. His spouse is given as Leydia A. Drumm (Nov. 18, 1846 - March 31, 1917), no pre-marriage name provided (What happened to Alice?! Was Alice’s first name Leydia?), and one son is listed: Samuel William Drumm (1875-1963). George and Leydia are buried in the Big A Cemetery, Rowlett, Dallas County, TX. Samuel was born in Pennsylvania. He died in Bryan, Brazos Co., TX and rests in the Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, TX.

So, I did some figuring. FG/GF was born in 1847. Getting married around age 20 is reasonable for a guess, thus 1867. If Leydia and Alice are the same person and if the first child came even that same first year of marriage, one child a year puts Samuel at number seven of the 11. If this is even close to reality, one wonders what happened to the rest! That many kids just don’t disappear. I decided to see if Alice and Leydia might be the same person and if so, what child or children would be listed.

I looked for Leydia Alice Hicks, born 1846, in the 1850 census and up came Lidea A. Hicks, age 3, living in Salem, Luzerne Co., PA. Checking the 1860 census I found Lydea A. Hicks, age 13.

In the 1870 census we have Lydia A. Drum, age 23, wife of Francis G. Drum, living in Hollenback, Luzerne Co., PA They have two children: Charles E., age 3 and George H, no age given. Francis G. works for the Rail Road.

In the 1880 census we find Lydia B. Drum (why B.? Because she could.), born abt. 1847, married to Frank. They are living in Dallas, Texas. Their children are Charles E, age 14; George M., 12; Anna E., 7; SAMUEL W., 5; Sarah E., 2; Lydia, 9/12. Frank is listed as a farmer.

The 1890 data was lost in a fire so we move to 1900 census where we find Liddy A. married to George F. They live in Dallas, Tx. Liddy would be about 54 in 1900. The last name still appears as Drum but note the switched first names. The children listed are Harriett, 18; Clara N., 16; and Franklin T., 14. George F.’s occupation is given as Blacksmith.

Since she died in 1917 (one wonders how she made it this long), I knew the last chance to “see” her would be the 1910 census. 1910 = “L A Drum” married to “F G Drum”, living in Dallas, with one child, their granddaughter, Arbelle Harris, age 11. F G is still a Blacksmith. The 1910 census included another notation of interest to our story: Number Children Born and Number Children Living. Here we find 10 born, 5 living. The next step was to try to determine which of the children were living in 1910. Samuel was one of them. It appears Franklin was as well (see his entry in G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.9.). Charles and George may still be alive in 1910, Charles in Oklahoma and George in Pennsylvania, but the record was not clear on if these were “our” men. This was as far as I was able to take this.

I don’t mind so much Francis moving to Texas. I went to Maine. Others of “us” went to California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and more. Sometimes a person has to do things like this. But for gosh sakes, did he have to fool around with the last NAME!!?? MMMMMMM? And WHEN did this happen since the census has it with one “M” right up to 1910 and he died in 1914. Was it SAMUEL who did that bad deed? MMMMMMM?

G6: P. P.1.1.2.1.5. Jacob Drum ^{(Isaac+W1, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (July 8, 1848 – July 25, 1848)

Jacob was born July 8, 1848, his mother, Catherine, died July 16, 1848, and Jacob died July 25, 1848.

Children of P.1.1.2.1. Isaac and (W2) Sallie Emmaline Chapin

G6: P.1.1.2.1.6. Mary Estelle Drum ^{(Isaac+W2, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} Curwood (Sept. 1, 1851 – April 30, 1924)

Mary’s husband was Samuel Curwood (Nov. 3, 1839 – Oct. 19, 1910). Their children numbered eight. They both lie in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., PA

G6: P.1.1.2.1.7. Ami Chapin Drum ^{(Isaac+W2, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (June 17, 1854 – April 11, 1901)

Some names just draw a person to them. I find this is true for Ami’s name. Unfortunately, Helman gives us no further information about Ami. No one else has been too helpful, either.

G6: P.1.1.2.1.8. Wilbur Drum ^{(Isaac+W2, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (May 29, 1857 – June 7, 1857)

Helman gives us no further information about Wilbur. No one else has been too helpful, either. I’m beginning to repeat myself.

G6: P.1.1.2.1.9. Anna Margaretta Drum ^{(Isaac+W2, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} Lauderbach (Sept. 29, 1858 – Sept. 1, 1907)

Unexplained, and most likely an error, Helman lists this couple’s five children spelling the last name of some of them as: “Lauderbaugh”. Other than as an error, I have no explanation for this.

By the way, one of Anna Margaretta’s children was named Ami Chapin. I guess the name drew her as well. Anna Margaretta’s Ami married Elizabeth Lane.

G6: P.1.1.2.1.10. Susan Loeza Drum ^{(Isaac+W2, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} Whitenight (April 5, 1861 – Jan. 20, 1939)

Susan Loeza[10] was born in Snow Shoe, Centre Co., PA and was living in Kingston, PA with her husband, Joseph W. Whitenight (Jan. 27, 1857 – Nov. 11, 1933) in 1927 when Helman wrote her book. Helman says he was from Zaners, PA. I believe it is actually just “Zaner” (Zaner’s Bridge Road runs through it), situated just south of Stillwater, Columbia Co., PA. (northwest of Berwick). Their children numbered three. Susan and Joe rest in the Evergreen Cemetery, Shavertown, Luzerne Co., PA.

Children of P.1.1.3.8. George W. and Sarah Ann Wagner

G6. P.1.1.3.8.1.  Samuel B. Drum ^{(George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} (April 15, 1852 – May 12, 1934)

Sam was born in Hazleton. He married Ida Houseknecht in 1887. Their children were: Beulah, Sarah, and George, 4^th. Ida and Sam were laid to rest in St. Johns Cemetery.

G6. P.1.1.3.8.2.  Dora Drum ^{(George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} Hower (Jan. 30, 1860 – March 1, 1945)

On April 12, 1888, Dora married Heister Vanderslice Hower (1863-1956). Helman lists him as Dr. H. V. Hower. As of 1927, according to Helman, they had no children and were living in Berwick, PA. They were both buried in the Roselawn Cemetery in Berwick, Luzerne Co., PA. Dora’s gravestone reads “Dora Drum Hower 1860 – 1945”.

G6. P.1.1.3.8.3. Emerson R. Drum ^{(George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Dec. 3, 1861 – Sept. 1, 1906)

Emerson sleeps in the Conyngham Union Cemetery.

G6. P.1.1.3.8.4. George Franklin Drum ^{(George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Nov. 29, 1871 – Feb. 1, 1949)

He went by the name Dr. G. Frank Drum. His wife was Rose Eudora Hetler (Feb. 18, 1882 – Dec. 21, 1964). They had four children: Susan, Clifford, Heister Hower, and Dorothy Louise. In 1927 according to Helman, “they” lived in Mifflinburg (a town in Union Co., PA). Again, I am unsure if the whole family of just Dr. G. and Rose. Actually, this may be an error because Rose was born in Mifflinville, PA (an unincorporated village in Columbia Co., PA) and the family is listed in the 1920, 1930, & 1940 censuses as living in Mifflin, Columbia Co., PA. The 1920, 1930, & 1940 censuses also suggest his birth year was 1874 but his gravestone, located in the Roselawn Cemetery, Berwick, Columbia Co., PA reads 1871. Rose rests in Roselawn Cemetery as well.

G6. P.1.1.3.8.5. Susan Maria Drum ^{(George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} Walter (April 17, 1876 – August 28, 1973)

Susan married Dr. Charles Robert Walter[11] (Dec. 29, 1876 – March 18, 1947). She lived 97 years in Conyngham, in her father’s (P.1.1.3.8) house beside the former Conyngham school house which presently is the Public Library next to the town offices. Their son’s name was Charles Franklin Walter[12] (1905 – 1979).

Children of P.1.1.4.6. Josiah and Maria M. Balliett

G6: P.1.1.4.6.1. Abraham Alexander Drum ^{(Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Jan. 25, 1854 – Jan. 27, 1920)

I wonder if A.A. thought his life to be as interesting as I find it to be. The 1880 U.S. Census lists him as A.A., age 26, with the occupation “Clerk in Store”, most likely J & S Drum Dry Goods, owned by his father Josiah and uncle Stephen (P.1.1.4.9.). The 1890 census was lost in a fire. We find him living in Bloomsburg, PA in the 1900 and 1910 Censuses, both listing him as Salesman in a General Store. However, he is Abram in 1900 and Alexander A. (Yes, reversed) in 1910. It is too bad the 1890 census was destroyed. It could have confirmed the Wikipedia page about Drums, PA,[13]  when it says that Alex became the Drums Postmaster in the 1880’s.

A.A., the name that appears on his gravestone, died on January 27, 1920 in Bloomsburg, PA, aged 66. He rests in the New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy, Columbia County, PA with his wife, Mary Alice Hess Drum (March 9, 1856 – Dec. 27, 1918), aged 62, and one of their sons, Warren Nevin Drum (March 5, 1885 – June 11, 1928), aged 43. They had another son named Clyde. He died prior to 1927. Helman just indicates “Deceased” on page 25 of her book. His gravestone in the Drums Community Cemetery says he died in 1888. They also had one daughter, Lola, 1892-1971. She married Robert Rabb. She, too, rests in the New Rosemont Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.4.6.2. Richard Allison Drum ^{(Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (March 3, 1856 - Oct. 31, 1863)

The Josiah Drum obelisk shows Richard as living 7 years, 7 months, 28 days. He is buried in the Drums Community (Methodist) Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.4.6.3. Clara A. Drum ^{(Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (June, 1860-?? [does not appear in 1870 census])

Clara is not included on the Josiah Drum obelisk. She is listed as “age 1/12” (one month) in Josiah’s household in the 1860 Census enumerated July 17. She does not appear in the 1870 Census or in her mother’s list of children listed in F-a-G.

G6: P.1.1.4.6.4. Isadora Drum ^{(Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Feb. 28, 1861 - April 18, 1863)

The Josiah Drum obelisk shows Isadora as living 2 years, 1 month, 19 days. She is buried in the Drums Community (Methodist) Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.4.6.5. Hubbert P. Drum ^{(Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (March 24, 1864 – Nov. 26, 1875)

The Josiah Drum obelisk shows Hubbert as living 11 years, 8 months, 2 days. He is buried in the Drums Community (Methodist) Cemetery.

G6: P.1.1.4.6.6. Ada Drum ^{(Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} Beisel (Sept. 1, 1866 – 1959)

It appears that Ada and Harry (P.1.1.4.6.7.) were twins. Ada married Albert Philip Beisel (July 2, 1863 – November 14, 1942). They had two children. She died in 1959 and is buried in the Drums Community (Methodist) Cemetery right behind the Nathan S. Drum (P.1.1.1.10.) Family stone.

G6: P.1.1.4.6.7. Harry D. Drum ^{(Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Sept. 1, 1866 – August 29, 1894)

As explained in Josiah’s (P.1.1.4.6) entry in the previous post, given the information on Harry’s stone, we were able to learn that his and Ada’s (P.1.1.4.6.6.) day of birth were the same. Even that wasn’t easy. I had to dig down a bit to see what was written on the stone! I believe the stone is sinking. Harry is buried in the St. Johns Cemetery.

Harry married Cora Ellen Thomas (May 3, 1873 – May 29, 1914) and they had one child: Florence S. When Harry died, Cora remarried, choosing Thomas Elias Dewitt (1874-1912). Cora rests beside Harry, to the right of his grave. Thomas rests to the right of Cora but there is an obelisk with just the word DRUM engraved on its base, placed between them. It seems to me to be an odd arrangement and I was rather confused for some time as to why that obelisk was placed there.[14] To tell you the truth, I still am! However, at least now there is a little more reason, a bit more of a connection, for it to be there.

Harry D. Drum is the small stone on left. Cora Thomas Drum Dewitt is next. The obelisk. Thomas Dewitt, on far side of obelisk. St. John’s Cemetery. The St. John’s U.C.C. can be seen on the left in the background. On the right we see the St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Children of P.1.1.4.9. Stephan and Eliza Gilmore

G6: P.1.1.4.9.1. Ellen “Nellie” H. Drum ^{(Stephan, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1867 – after 1940)

I was not having a lot of luck finding any members of Stephen’s family, or even Stephen, for that matter, in my various sources, perhaps due to incorrect birth years being assigned to them, or they assigned to themselves, over the years. While looking in the 1940 census for someone totally different (P.1.1.1.5.1.4. Anna Maria “Annie” Drum), there in the middle of the page, who should pop up but Kate (P.1.1.4.9.3.)! Plus, when I opened the census page, who do I find living with her but Clark (P.1.1.4.9.2.) and Nellie! There they all were, living together in Wilkes-Barre in the 1940 census! Where the heck are they in the earlier years? Nellie is listed as the HH, age 65, putting her year of birth about 1875. The problem with that is that she appears in the 1870 census as age 3 (therefore 1867). I figure they aren’t going to make children up in 1870, so my conclusion is that the 1870 ages must be closer to correct.

G6: P.1.1.4.9.2. Clarke Drum ^{(Stephan, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1866 – after 1940)

Helman tells us his name is Clarke and that he was married, that he and his wife did not have children and were living in Wilkes-Barre in 1927, but I don’t see him in the 1930 census. I had about given up on finding any of these siblings. My guess was that they had all been abducted by aliens. Then I found them in the 1940 census [see note in Ellen “Nellie” (P.1.1.4.9.1.) above]. However, the birth year problem continues (probably due to the alien abduction and return process). Not only is Clarke listed in the 1870 census as “Clark G.”, his 1870 age is 4 (1866). Why is this a problem? His 1940 age is 70 (1870). Nothing to report on his wife. For all I know, she might still be with the aliens.

G6: P.1.1.4.9.3. Kate Drum ^{(Stephan, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1880– after 1940)

It is getting to be an old story [see note in Ellen “Nellie” (P.1.1.4.9.1.) above], but I was not finding this family in my various sources. Then I found Kate. She led me to her 1940 Wilkes-Barre housemates Clark (P.1.1.4.9.2.) and Nellie (P.1.1.4.9.1.). Given the other two siblings’ issues with age, I don’t know why I am believing Kate, except that she is the only one of the three making any money (she worked 26 weeks in 1939 earning $900 as a Wilkes-Barre City School Teacher) so might have things a bit more together. She isn’t in the 1870 census. Her 1940 stated age of 60 puts her birth at about 1880.

G6: P.1.1.4.9.4. Frank Drum ^{(Stephan, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Feb. 10, 1869 – June 16, 1925)

Frank married Mary Frances “Mame” Williamson (Sept. 12, 1870 – October 28, 1937). They both rest in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., PA. But why is Frank the only one of these siblings to have an entry in F-a-G?

Only child of P.1.1.4.10. George W. and Emma Jane Fritzinger

G6: P.1.1.4.10.1. George Francis Drum ^{(George, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (April 5, 1881 – December 2, 1921)

George Francis Drum died ten years before his mother died. He married Cinderella E. Morse on April 7, 1912 in Binghamton, NY. They resided for a time in Winola, PA. The 1910 census lists him as a musician. The 1920 census has him as a clerk in the coal mines. He died in 1921.

Generation 7

1865 – 2004

Children of P.1.1.1.1.1. Gerard and Sarah Balliett

G7: P.1.1.1.1.1.1. Alice Drum ^{(Gerard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

I am not having a lot of luck finding this family in my various sources.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.1.2. Millie Drum ^{(Gerard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

I am not having a lot of luck finding this family in my various sources. This is getting redundant.

Children of P.1.1.1.1.2. Reuben and Polly Ann Andreas

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.1. Anna Cordilia Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Feb. 2, 1866 – Feb. 21, 1871)

Rests in St. Johns Cemetery

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.2. Oliver A. Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Oct. 26, 1867- April 8, 1932)

Oliver married Mary Scoble (March 24, 1872 – October 9, 1921). She was born in Cornwall, England. They had one child: Pauline. Oliver is included in the 1900 census as a blacksmith living in Hazleton with his parents and family. The census lists his birth information as October 1866. His grave stone says 1867 but, then, it also has two “M’s” on his last name so who can count on that being right? Oliver and Mary are buried in St. Johns Cemetery.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.3. Wallace E. “Wally” Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Feb. 1868 - Jan. 11, 1933)

Wally married Dorothy Helvig (1872-1942). They had four children. Their son, Clarence, was a sergeant during WWI. His siblings were Eleanora, Elizabeth Beatrice, and Walter R.

Wally, Dorothy, and Clarence rest in St. Johns Cemetery.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.4. Emery Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (April 12, 1869 – Dec. 27, 1942)

Lenna Mahlet (1874 – 1952) married Emery. They are buried in the Dennison Cemetery, Swoyersville, Luzerne Co., PA.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.5. Harvey Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Aug. 3, 1870 – April 24, 1920)

F-a-G gives Harvey’s birth year as 1870. He is listed in the 1910 census as being 28 putting birth year about 1882. He is listed as a laborer in the Coal Mines. The 1900 census ALSO has his age as 28 and lists the birth information in the form as Aug. 1871. Some errors are easier to figure out than others. This is one of the tougher ones! In 1900 he was a Day Laborer. Harvey sleeps in the St. Johns Cemetery. I’m still looking for his grave there. Perhaps his stone can clear this up.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.6. Gilmore Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (April 13, 1872 – Sept. 1, 1958)

Gilmore is listed in the 1880 Census as suffering from a spine disease. Gilmore’s wife was Laura Stout (1873 – 1959). They named their son Reuben. Gilmore and Laura sleep in the Mount Laurel Memorial Park, Hazleton, PA.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.7. Carrie Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} Johnston (Feb. 19 1876 – April 13, 1914)

F-a-G only provides information for Carrie, nothing about her husband. She rests in the Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA. We find her in the 1910 Census living on James Street in Hazleton with her mother, three brothers [Harvey (P.1.1.1.1.2.5.), Russel (P.1.1.1.1.2.8.), and Lee (P.1.1.1.1.2.10.)], and four children (Helen, age 13; Harry, age 12; Emery, age 9; and Ruth, age 5). Carrie is listed as being married and working in a shirt factory. Her husband is not included in the list. She is, however, listed as “married”, not as “Widowed”, so we might assume her husband was living in Pittsburgh (probably working in the coal mines) and she joined him sometime after the 1910 census was enumerated.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.8. Russell Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (May 1, 1873 – Dec. 5, 1933)

F-a-G has both Russell and Carrie (P.1.1.1.1.2.7.) being born in 1876. Certainly, this is impossible given the months born are only two months apart. The 1910 Census lists Carrie as 33 and the 1900 census has the birth information in the form: Feb., 1876 - so Carrie’s birth year is correct. Russell is listed as 36 putting his birth year at about 1874. Of course, the 1900 census lists the birth info as May 1873. He is listed in the 1910 census as being a Driver in the Coal Yard and as a Day laborer in 1900. He married Elizabeth Herron (1878-1962). They both rest in the St. Johns Cemetery but I have not yet located their graves.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.9. Orance N. Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (July 4, 1881 – Feb. 7, 1899)

The Reuben Drum obelisk in St. Johns Cemetery says Orance lived 7 years, 7 months, and 3 days. I wonder what the “N” stood for.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.10. Lee Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Sept. 1878 - ??)

Lee and Alice (P.1.1.1.1.2.11.) are both listed by Helman on page 4 as members of this family but they are not included in the list of Rueben’s (P.1.1.1.1.2.) children in F-a-G. However, Lee DOES appear in the 1910 census in his mother’s household on James Street in Hazleton, age 31, and in the 1900 census living with his parents on Vine Street, Hazleton, age 21 (born Sept. 1878). His 1910 occupation is listed as Janitor in Public School and in 1900 he was a Hostler (a stableman for a hotel).

G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.11. Alice Drum ^{(Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (??- ??)

Although listed by Helman on page 4 as one of Rueben’s (P.1.1.1.1.2.) children, Reuben’s F-a-G page does not include her. So far, I haven’t found her anywhere else either but having found Lee (P.1.1.1.1.2.10.) gives me hope!

Children of P.1.1.1.1.4. Richard and Amanda Drumheller

G7: P.1.1.1.1.4.1. Percival Drion “Percy” Drum ^{(Richard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (July 5, 1869 - 1938)

Percy married Amanda Jane Dieter (July 28, 1867 – Jan. 28, 1935) and I’m convinced his goal was to confuse future family researchers, which, if so, he accomplished by marrying a person with the same name as his mother. According to the obituary found on his F-a-G page, “Mr. Drum leaves three sons, Floyd at home, Albert of Albert and Harry, this city. He also leaves one sister, Eleanor (sic- Ellnora) Drum of Ashley, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.” “…this city…” refers to Wilkes-Barre.  Percy was born in Drums. He spent most of his career as a maintenance man for the Delaware and Hudson Coal Company. Percy and Amanda rest together in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover, Luzerne Co., PA. However, listed on his F-a-G page are two daughters (Laura May and Mary Amanda), two sons (Floyd Percival and Albert Richard) and no Harry.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.4.2. Ellnora “Nora” Drum ^{(Richard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (October 1875 - 1955)

Nora rests in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover, PA.

Yes, I did steal yet another photo from F-a-G. But who could ever pass up a pretty photo such as this? Makes one proud to be a Drum.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.4.3. Herbert Miles Drum ^{(Richard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (July 8, 1878 – May 13, 1937)

Herbert’s wife was Jennie Beish (1881-1948). They rest in the Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.4.4. Hubbard Drum ^{(Richard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

Listed by Helman, possibly in error.

Children of P.1.1.1.1.6. Milton and Mary Jane Turnbaugh

G7: P.1.1.1.1.6.1. Carlos Drum ^{(Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (1865 – March 20, 1955)

Carlos married Jessie M. Clute (1872-1950), who, according to Helman, was a daughter of Gene Clute of Newark, NJ. The 1910 census lists her birthplace as New York. Carlos was born in Drums but apparently moved to New Jersey. I suggest this because he and his wife are buried in the Fairmont Cemetery, Newark, NJ. However, they must have moved there after 1940 since he is listed as a PA resident, with one exception, each census through 1940. In the 1870 census he is Charles A., 5; the 1880 census has him as Carles, 15, Carpenter’s Apprentice. Although Jessie married Carlos abt. 1894, she is not living with him in 1900 when he appears as C A Drum, a stenographer boarding in Scranton, PA. She is with Carlos in 1910. They are living in Somerville, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts where he is working as a “Secretary, IC Schools”. In 1920 he is now Carlos A., a department manager for the International Correspondence School, living in Scranton. The same goes for 1930. In 1940, now 74, Carlos A. is the Collection Clerk for the International Correspondence Schools   

G7: P.1.1.1.1.6.2. Ernestus Drum ^{(Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (May 11, 1868 – June 19, 1935)

You have to hand it to Laura Helman. She may get a few details wrong but she sure comes through on the big stuff. Helman spelled his name “Ernastus” but Find-a-Grave has his name as “Ernestus” and that is how his Great Grand-daughter, Donna, spelled it in a message she sent to me - “nes” it is. F-a-G also has his birth as March, 1867. Donna corrected that as well. Helman has his wife was Kate Greece. Donna corrected that to “Katerine Greis” (sounds like Greece, maybe Laura was getting her information over the phone) which, finally, agrees with F-a-G except F-a-G calls her Katherine (1876-1955). Donna says Kate was from Kaska, Schuykill Co., PA. Helman says she was the daughter of Louis Greis (well, Helman said, oh never mind). Ernestus, by the way, was born in Ebervale, Luzerne Co., PA. The 1880 census lists him as “Arnestis”, a 13-year-old Slate Picker.

Helman lists fifteen children. However, F-a-G only lists five children. I put them in BOLD in the list below. Since Donna commented in her message to me about some of those folks not mentioned by F-a-G, I marked the ones she mentioned with a (~). Then I began checking the census.

Mentioned in the 1900 census are Marie, 6; Jessey, 5; Margaret, 3; Milton, 1; and Ernest, 2/12. The family is living in Blyth, Schuylkill Co., PA. Ernestus is a Carpenter.

In 1910, the family looks like this: Jessie, 14; Margaret, 13; Milton, 11; Ernestus, 10; Catheryn, 7; George, 6; Pearl, 4; Scott, 2; Truman, 1. They live in Hazle, Luzerne Co., PA and Ernestus is a Carpenter Foreman.

In 1920 we find: Jessie, 24; Milton, 21, Carpenter in Coal Mine; Katheryn, 18, sewing in shirt factory; George, 16, Laborer outside Coal Mine; Pearl, 14; Scott, 12; Truman, 10; Helen, 9; Frederick, 7; Hazel, 4; and a granddaughter, Doris Aery, 2. They are living in Schuylkill, Schuylkill Co., PA. Ernestus is employed as a Coal Mine Carpenter Foreman. Kate is listed as being born in Luxembourg, immigrating here in 1885 and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1893. She is listed as speaking German. It does not say if she also speaks English.

The 1930 configuration is: George, 26, Coal Mine pipe fitter; Scott, 22, Coal Mine Laborer; Truman, 21, Coal Mine Laborer; Helen H., 19, Shirt Factory machine operator; Frederick, 17, Coal Mine Laborer; Hazel, 14; and granddaughter Doris Airy, 12. The family is in Blyth again and Ernestus is a Coal Mine Carpenter.

For 1940 we find Ernestus has passed (1935) leaving Kate as the HH. Scott, 32, Coal Stripping laborer; Frederick, 27, Coal Stripping Truck Driver; Hazel, 24, Public School Secretary; Jean Marie Drum, 8, Granddaughter; Doris Fredericks, 22, Granddaughter.

Nothing found on Joseph or William. If they were children of Kate and Ernestus, it is likely they were born and died between censuses.

So, here is the list. Ready? ~Maria, Jessie, Margaret, Milton, Ernestus, Katherine, Pearl, ~Truman, ~Frederick, ~Hazel, ~Scott, Helen, George, Joseph, William.

I find it interesting that ten children were left off the F-a-G list. In Donna’s message to me she says, “My father’s family does not talk much about their family history.” Well, I guess that is true! Ernestus and Kate now sleep in the Skyview Memorial Park, Hometown, Schuylkill Co., PA.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.6.3. Clever D. Drum ^{(Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (April 4, 1869 – Sept. 5, 1871)

Clever rests in St. Johns Cemetery.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.6.4. Ida M. Drum ^{(Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (1871 – May 29, 1872)

Ida rests in the St. Johns Cemetery.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.6.5. Rollan M. Drum ^{(Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (May, 1873 – Between 1910 and 1920?)

Helman just says “(deceased)”. Rollan does not appear on Milton’s list in F-a-G. “Rowlin”, 7, does appear in the 1880 census with his parents. It appears he is living in Meridan, New Haven Co., CT in 1900 employed as a Dry Goods Clerk. In 1910 he is now in Hazleton, no employment recorded, living with his brother Ray (P.1.1.1.1.6.8.). He does not appear in the 1920 census.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.6.6. Scott E. Drum ^{(Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Mar. 23, 1875 – Dec. 24, 1951)

Scott married Agnes Girard (1875-1943) abt. 1907. He was probably still working as a Teamster in Hazleton at the time. That is how he is listed in the 1900 census, living with his parents. However, the 1910 census shows him as a Vending Machine Agent, which remains his employment until the 1940 census when he is listed as the owner of an Apartment House. His early life appears to have been in Ebervale, PA but from 1900 through 1940 and probably unto death he is in Hazleton. Scott and Agnes rest together in the Mountain View Cemetery, West Hazleton, PA. In 1930 Agnes was working as well, as a department store Saleslady. They lived alone, or with a maid/servant most of their lives. The 1920 census shows both Scott’s mother and Agnes’s mother living with them. Only her mother is listed with them in 1930.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.6.7. Guy T. Drum ^{(Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Aug. 6, 1880 – October 31, 1929)

Helman says Guy married Mame Morgan (abt. 1886 - ??) and the marriage ended in divorce. There were no children. The census shows her first name as Mary. As of 1920, they were still together. The 1900 census shows 18-year-old Guy as a Teamster living with his parents in Hazleton. In 1910 he has picked up where his dad left off, the census showing him as a bottler at the bottle works. His 1920 occupation, however, is now as a chauffeur.  Today he rests in the St. Johns Cemetery. Guy and Ray (P.1.1.1.1.6.8.) were twins.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.6.8. Raymond “Ray” Turnbach Drum ^{(Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Aug. 6, 1880 – Sept. 24, 1955)

Ray and Guy (P.1.1.1.1.6.7.) were twins. Around 1907, Ray married a woman named Mary G. Widitz (1887-1972). Their children included Gertrude, Esther Frances, Edward Turnbach, and Joseph Milton. I have been unsuccessful finding Ray in the 1900 census, but he is present in the 1910 census, listed as a plumber. They are living in Hazleton. In 1920, Ray was making a living as a magazine agent; in 1930 he owned a plumbing shop, and in 1940 he was working as a janitor in the city schools. Of course, it was during that decade, the 1940’s, in which he and Mary watched their two sons, Joe and Ray, leave to fight in the second world war. Both of the sons, thankfully, returned safely. Ray and Mary sleep in the St. Johns Cemetery beside their two soldier-sons.

 Left to right: Edward T. Drum, Cpl. U.S. Army, WWII, December 29, 1913 – March 5, 1995; Joseph M. Drum, U.S. Army, WWII, August 10, 1920 – July 18, 1995; Mother, Mary G. Drum, Father, Ray T. Drum. By the way, that isn’t snow by the graves. That is a very white cement.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.6.9. William Drum ^{(Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

Although listed by Helman, William does not appear in the census listings or on Milton’s list in F-a-G. He possibly was born and died between censuses.

G7: P.1.1.1.1.6.10. Myrtle V. “Mertie” Drum ^{(Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} Lubrecht (Nov. 5, 1882 – May 4, 1970)

Mertie married William Frances Lubrecht, Jr. (1893-1972). They had eight children. Bill and Mertie sleep in St. Johns Cemetery.

Children of P.1.1.1.5.1. Benjamin F. and Henrietta Heppe

G7: P.1.1.1.5.1.1. Harry Oliver Drum ^{(Benjamin, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Nov. 12, 1876– Dec. 29, 1951)

Harry was Baptized Dec. 10, 1876. He married Elizabeth W. Schimpf (Nov. 25, 1882 – April 4, 1970).  Their only child died at an early age. Harry was a carpenter. He and Beth are in the Vine Street Cemetery, Hazleton, PA.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.1.2. Eckley Arthur Drum ^{(Benjamin, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Jan 19, 1879 – July 4, 1880)

Eckley was baptized June 22, 1879 

G7: P.1.1.1.5.1.3. Edward Winfield Drum ^{(Benjamin, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Feb 24, 1882– January 14, 1943)

Edward was baptized May 14, 1882. He married Martha E. Yeager Erbe (April 18, 1890 – June 30, 1963). Their three children were: Beatrice Evelyn, Edward Winfield, Jr., and Geraldine Frances. Ed was a Carpenter who was born and lived in Freeland. He sleeps in the Freeland Cemetery, Freeland, PA and Martha rests in the Hazleton Vine Street Cemetery.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.1.4. Anna Maria “Annie” Drum ^{(Benjamin, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (September 7, 1885– October 7, 1957)

Annie was baptized January 24, 1886. She is in the census living with her parents 1900, 1910, & 1920. Then she disappears. She might have gotten married during the 1920’s. We find an Anna Drum, age 57 [1883], divorced living in Milton, Northumberland Co., PA in 1940 as the housekeeper for the family she is living with. She was living in this same house in 1935, as well. The year of birth is slightly off but we have seen this problem before.

Children of  P.1.1.1.5.2. Philip Alonzo and Elizabeth Daubert

G7: P.1.1.1.5.2.1. Mary A. Drum ^{(P. Alonzo, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt.1877 - ??)

Listed in the 1880 census, age 3.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.2.2. Anna “Annie” L. Drum ^{(P. Alonzo, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1879 - ??)

Listed in the 1880 census, age 1.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.2.3. Ida E. Drum ^{(P. Alonzo, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Nov. 24??, 1881 – Nov. 28, 1883)

Ida rests in the St. Johns Cemetery near her paternal grandfather, John (P.1.1.1.5.) and father, Alonzo (P.1.1.1.5.2.). We believe her marker was moved at one time so now stands in front of the John Drum obelisk. Erosion is taking its toll but the stone appears to say, “Ida E., Daughter of Alonzo and Elizabeth Drum, Died November 28, 1883, Aged 2ys 4 ds.” This is followed by some scripture that I am unable to discern. At least, this is what I think it says. Her father died in May of 1883.

Children of P.1.1.1.5.6. John A. and Caroline Walp

G7: P.1.1.1.5.6.1. Carrie E. Drum ^{(John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Brooke (October 12, 1881 – June 15, 1943)

On July 21, 1902, Carrie married Allen R. Brooke (1880-1950). They had four children: Leroy, b. 1902; Robert, b. 1903; Paul, b. 1912; and Earl, b. 1917. Carrie and Allen were laid to rest in the Bethel Hill Methodist Episcopal Cemetery in Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.6.2. Rose A. Drum ^{(John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} ?? (October 22, 1882 - ??)

Rose is listed in the 1900 census, age 17. Helman says Rose was married April 15, 1902, and provides names for four children as follows: Glendon, b. Feb. 14, 1903; John, b. Oct. 3, 1904; Florence, b. Sept. 22, 1909; and Billie, b. July 23, 1919. She did not, however, include the spouse’s name and without that, we don’t usually find much. No further information appears to be available for Rose.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.6.3. William Alonzo Drum ^{(John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (May 24, 1885- After 1940)

Helman provided us with his birth information. William appears in the 1900 census as a 15-year-old slate picker living with his mother and father in Schuylkill Haven, PA. confirming the birth year provided by Helman. According to his daughter, Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.), of Pikeville, TN in a letter to my mom written in 1988, “My father married Sue Anna Christie (1895 – 1950) in Phila., PA in 1912. They had one boy, my sister and me”. Those children are: William R., Anna R., and Margaretta “Margaret” F. A search for William in the 1910 census was inconclusive but he is in the 1920 through 1940 censuses and the family is living in Philadelphia. They own a grocery store in 1920. William is driving a truck in 1930 and living with them is a man named John, 70, self-employed (“jobbing”) Carpenter, “Father-in-Law”. Most likely, however, he was Sue Anna’s father-in-Law and William’s father, John A. (P.1.1.1.5.6.). John A. does not appear in the 1940 William Drum household. William is an “Acting Foreman” and the “industry” is written as “[illegible] Highway” in the 1940 listing.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.6.4. Florence B. Drum ^{(John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (March, 1895 – ??)

Florence did not make the list of John A.’s (P.1.1.1.5.6.) children that was offered by Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.), of Pikeville, TN in a letter to my mom written in 1988. Helman, on P 9 of her book, includes Florence giving her birth and death as Jan. 26, 1888 – Jan. 18, 1891. However, she appears in the 1900 census as a 5-year-old, born March 1895. She does not appear in the 1910 census.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.6.5. Calvin G. Drum ^{(John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (July 27, 1889 – Jan. 3, 1919)

Helman provided us with his birth and death dates. Calvin appears in the 1900 census as a 11-year-old slate picker living with his mother and father in Schuylkill Haven, PA. confirming Helman’s birth year. Calvin’s niece, Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.), of Pikeville, TN, in a 1988 letter to my mom, Eleanor, wrote that Calvin “died in the Black Flu that went around the world after W. War #1”, also known as the 1918 Pandemic. Since that pandemic did not reach the U.S. until March 1918, and Helman says Calvin died in 1916, one of them is incorrect. I want to believe Margaret is correct, but the month is still wrong if we just switch to the year 1918 (January is too early). It could, however, be January 1919, so I used Helman’s month and day, and 1919 for the year. Margaret also said that Calvin married a woman named Ruth and they had one child; a girl named Edna. After mentioning that Calvin died from the Black Flu, Margaret says that Ruth and Edna moved to Detroit, implying they moved after Calvin died. Census and F-a-G searches have been inconclusive for mother and daughter.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.6.6. Charles Drum ^{(John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Sept. 18, 1892 – Nov. 24, 1896)

On page 9 of her book, Helman provides Charles’s birth and death information. In her 1988 letter to my mom, Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.), of Pikeville, TN again appears to argue with Helman saying that Charles “died when he was 2-years”.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.6.7. Laura Drum ^{(John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (March 18, 1895 - ??)

Helman gives us Laura as being born in 1895. Laura does not appear in the 1900 census. However, a search for her brother, Raymond Drum (P.1.1.1.5.6.8.), in the 1920 census found him in Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI. The HH is listed as “Carline, age 54, Divorced” (most likely, his mother Caroline) and in the household list we find Laura’s name. The listing confirms her birth in 1895 (age 24) and lists her occupation. The hand writing is difficult to read and spelling may be an issue as well, but I read it as “Machine Operator [spelled with an “A”], Auto slip covers.” She does not appear in the 1930 census, at least not as Laura Drum.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.6.8. Raymond Drum ^{(John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (March 21, 1897 - ??)

As with the rest of these siblings, piecing the Raymond puzzle together has been a struggle. According to a letter received by my mom in 1988 from Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.) of Pikeville, TN, Raymond “never married while young and after he returned he married a widow in Detroit, so, he had no children”. The phrase “after he returned” is not explained but we might assume it means he was perhaps returning from fighting in WW1. A search for Raymond Drum in the 1920 census turned him up in Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI living with (HH) “Carline, age 54, Divorced” (most likely his mother, Caroline) and his sister Laura (P.1.1.1.5.6.7.) along with two “roomers”. Raymond appears again in the 1930 census, this time as a step-son to (HH) John W. Maskell, age 52. Maskell’s spouse is Caroline Maskell, age 64 (most likely Ray’s mother who has now, apparently, remarried) and they live in Detroit, Wayne County, MI. Ray is also in the 1940 census, listed this time as “divorced” and living alone back in Highland Park. His occupation is noted as “Tool Maker”. Under “Industry” there is an illegible word followed by what looks like “Machine Co.”. The census notes that his 1935 residence was Detroit. Of course, the 1940 census is the last available to us so far but, given Market’s comment, it would appear he marries after 1940. Market does not say when he died. She wrote in 1988 so it is possible both Ray and his sister Laura were still alive at that time. If so, they would have been 93 & 91 respectively.

Children of P.1.1.1.5.8. George B. McC. and Clara Mary Wolfe

G7: P.1.1.1.5.8.1. Clarence G.  Drum ^{(George, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Feb. 9, 1888 – Feb. 25, 1943)

Helman tells us that Clarence married Edith Chrenfried (b. 1887) on Christmas Day, 1910 in Philadelphia. Helman says they produced Florence M. and Cameron G. F-a-G corrects Edith’s name to Edith Ehrenfield (Aug. 10, 1887 – August 1977). Clarence and Edith were laid to rest in the Conyngham Union Cemetery.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.8.2. Willard E.  Drum ^{(George, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Aug. 18, 1892 – Aug. 6, 1893)

Willard died just twelve days short of his first birthday. He sleeps in the Conyngham Union Cemetery.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.8.3. Helen M. Drum ^{(George, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Wilkins (Aug. 3, 1895 - ??)

It was a Hazleton wedding for Helen and William H. Wilkins (abt. 1888-??) performed by Rev. S. H. Chubb on March 30, 1918. Helman says the result was one child: Willard G. Wilkins (Aug. 4, 1919 - ??). There does not appear to be any information regarding Helen in F-a-G. From the 1930 census we learn that William was a 42-year-old Coal Mine Foreman. His parents were from Wales. Their son is listed as age 10. Living with them is Helen’s father, George B. McC. (P.1.1.1.5.8.) age 65.

Children of P.1.1.1.5.9. Nathan Andrew and Mary Ann Balliet

G7: P.1.1.1.5.9.1. Elmer Alonzo Drum ^{(Nathan, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (July 6, 1895 – January 22, 1959)

Elmer Alonzo Drum, was 63-years-old when he died on Jan 22, 1959. I was 1 year and three months. I mention this because I believe my Grandfather is my first memory[15]. He was quite a guy. He died from Gall Bladder cancer. He and his wife, Ella, are buried in the St Johns Cemetery.

He served during World War I as an Army Private, 2nd Class, Co. M, 145th Infantry.  Inducted on April 30, 1918, he fought in the battles of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, and Flanders Offensive.  Family stories say that while fighting in the Argonne Forest, he was exposed to Mustard Gas.  His discharge notes his occupation as carpenter, that he “served with A.E.F. June 15, 1918 to March 30, 1919” and that he was honorably discharged April 10, 1919.

On July 3, 1919 (almost age 24) he married Ella Nora Santee (June 23, 1897 - Dec. 18, 1976) and shortly thereafter purchased the Embling farm in Fritzingertown.[16]  They had two children: Harry Nathan and Clara Vera.

Prior to his service with the Army, Elmer was a carpenter. He built the 7’ tall corner cabinet that now stands in our home. A photo of it is included in the post They Call it Progress. Elmer is listed in the 1920 census as a “Blacksmith Helper in Mines”. The 1930 and 1940 censuses list him as “Letter Carrier, U.S. Mail” which is also the profession listed on his death certificate. It appears his route was in Hazleton.[17]

G7: P.1.1.1.5.9.2. Christie Alice? Drum ^{(Nathan, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Yoch (May 25, 1897 – Oct. 25, 1941)

Christie married a coal miner named Paul Yoch. It was a June wedding; June 10, 1922, to be exact. Her father, Nathan (P.1.1.1.5.9.), died from tuberculosis. Seven years later she died from tuberculosis too. F-a-G has an entry for her husband that lists Christie’s middle name as Agnes. Family information I’ve seen has it variously as Ann or Alice. Helman has her as “Christine A.”. The stone that marks her grave says “Christie A.” There is a bit more about Christie’s first name and Christie, herself, in the post The way we wore, Part 2: Patches make Perfect!

In this photo we see Christie A. Drum Yoch and her son, Gordon F. Yoch.

G7: P.1.1.1.5.9.3. Walter Drum ^{(Nathan, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (June 14, 1901 – June 7, 1902)

Pneumonia took Walter seven days before his first birthday. This lamb has been in a Drum home ever since.   

Only child of P.1.1.1.10.1. Philip Leo and Vida Bowman

G7: P.1.1.1.10.1.1 Elizabeth B. Drum ^{(Philip, Nathan, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1906 - ??)

All Helman says is that in 1927, Philip’s and Vida’s daughter, Elizabeth, was a student at Syracuse University. She appears in the 1920 census as a 14-year-old daughter of Philip. They live in Wilkes-Barre. The 1930 census shows her still living with her parents, this time on Warren Street in Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA. She is now a 25-year-old teacher in the public schools. F-a-G does not have her on either her father’s or mother’s pages nor is there a page for her. She does not appear as Elizabeth B. Drum in the 1940 census.

Only child of P.1.1.1.12.1. Herbert Redmond and Gladys Miller

G7: P.1.1.1.12.1.1. Evelyn Emma Drum ^{(Herbert, Redmond, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Nov. 1, 1926. – Sept. 20, 1931)

Evelyn rests in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Thornhusrt, Lackawanna Co., PA.

Children of G6: P.1.1.1.12.2. Dr. Clinton Pierce and Alice Fuller

G7: P.1.1.1.12.2.1. Edith Louise Drum ^{(Clinton, Redmond, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Niemeyer (Dec. 21, 1904 - Nov. 11, 1980)

Edith moved with her family from Pennsylvania to California between 1905 and 1907. She married Leo Paul Niemeyer (1905-1955). They had a daughter they named Paula Lee (1934-2010). Edith and Leo rest in the San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, LA. Co., CA.

 G7: P.1.1.1.12.2.2. Emily Frances Drum ^{(Clinton, Redmond, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Foote (July 16, 1906 – Dec. 27, 1962)

Emily was better known by her middle name Frances. She married Ray Chester Foote (1906-1985) in 1929. they had two children. Frances and Ray are together in the Westwood Memorial Park, LA, LA Co., CA.

G7: P.1.1.1.12.2.3. Barbara Margaret Redmond Drum ^{(Clinton, Redmond, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Barton (Oct. 10, 1907 – March 18, 1989)

Barbara Margaret Redmond married Walter Henry Barton (1904-1976) in 1938. They both rest in the Eternal Valley Memorial Park, Newhall, LA. Co., CA.

Children of P.1.1.2.1.1. Charles H. and Mary Hoak

Helman says there were four children. Depending on what conclusions might be drawn from inconclusive census search findings described under the above entry for Charles, there may have been seven children. See notes under G6 P.1.1.2.1.1. Charles H. Drum.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.1.1. Name ^{(Charles, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

Census searches have been inconclusive for this family.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.1.2. Name ^{(Charles, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

Census searches have been inconclusive for this family.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.1.3. Name ^{(Charles, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

Census searches have been inconclusive for this family.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.1.4. Name ^{(Charles, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

Census searches have been inconclusive for this family.

Children of P.1.1.2.1.4. Francis George and Lydia Alice Hicks

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.1. Charles E. Drum ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1866 - ??)

Born in Pennsylvania. Moved with family to Texas (about) 1879. May be living in Oklahoma in 1910.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.2. George M. Drum ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1868 - ??)

Born in Pennsylvania. Moved with family to Texas (about) 1879. May be living in Pennsylvania in 1910.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.3. Anna E. Drum ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1873 - ??)

Born in Pennsylvania. Moved with family to Texas (about) 1879.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.4. Samuel William Drum ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (April 17, 1875 – July 26, 1963)

Born in Pennsylvania. Moved with family to Texas (about) 1879. Sam married Lou Ella Coyle (Jan. 6, 1880 – Oct. 23, 1956) in 1896. Like his parents, they, too, had a few children. F-a-G lists four: Garvin, Verna, Lydia, and Charles. Based on the censuses that appear to list him, he and Luella had, perhaps tying his dad, ten children. Samuel died in Bryan, Brazos Co., TX and rests with Lou in the Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, TX. His F-a-G page lists him with the last name spelled “Drumm” but he appears in the 1880 census as “Drum”.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.5. Sarah E. Drum ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1878 - ??)

Born in Pennsylvania. Moved with family to Texas (about) 1879.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.6. Lydia Drum ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1880 - ??)

Lydia is the first of this family to be born in Texas.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.7. Harriett Drum ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1882 - ??)

Harriett’s age is given as 18 in the 1900 census. Her father is listed, for the first and only time, as George Francis (“George F.”). His last name is still spelled with one “M”.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.8. Clara N. Drum ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1884 - ??)

Appears in the 1900 census as age 16.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.9. Franklin L. Drum ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1886 - ??)

Franklin’s age in the 1900 census is 14. The 1910 census has him as a 25-year-old farmer living in Dallas County with his apparently soon to be in-laws including his apparently soon to be wife, Ema Chirsa. Her parents were from Switzerland. She is listed under the last name of Drum, but Drum is crossed off and an illegible note is written beside the entry indicating she is the HH’s daughter. Frank is listed as the HH’s son-in-law. This all leads us to surmise that Ema and Frank were engaged but not yet wed. Frank’s occupation is “farmer” (probably a hired-hand), living on the farm (ranch?) owned by his (soon-to-be?) in-laws in Dallas.

In 1920 Frank and Ema are working a farm in Rose Hill, Dallas Co. and their first son, Walter F., age 9, is with them.

The decade of the 1920’s was kind to Frank & Ema, at least as far as birthing children goes. The 1930 census sees them adding to their dining room table seating, in addition to Walter, now 19: Marvin, 8; Ruth, 6; Paul, 4; Mary E., 2, and George, 1.

The 1940 census finds them listed like this: Franklin L. (age 54), his wife, Mary E., age 50, and, in addition to the others listed above (except Walter, now 29 and probably off on his own), Carl W., age 9.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.10. Name ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

The 1910 census said that, as of 1910, F. G. (P.1.1.2.1.4.) and L. A. (Lydia Alice Hicks) had ten children of which five were alive in 1910. However, the list we were able to create from various censuses only gives us nine names. This probably means that one child was born and died between censuses.

G7: P.1.1.2.1.4.11. Name ^{(Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

Helman tells us Francis George (P.1.1.2.1.4.) and (Lydia) Alice Hicks had 11 children. If so, given the above, their final child would have had to have been born after 1910 but no later than November, 1914, 9 months after FG’s death. In 1910, Lydia would have been 64 making the likelihood of her having yet another baby in this decade highly unlikely.

Children of P.1.1.3.8.1.  Samuel B. and Ida Houseknecht

G7. P.1.1.3.8.1.1. Beulah M. Drum ^{(Samuel, George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} Banks (March 25, 1889 – March 24, 1981)

Samuel’s daughter Beulah chose a man to marry named Samuel. I mean, why not? They had three children. (source Helman, p. 23). F-a-G fills in some blanks. Beulah was born in Drums, died in Baltimore, MD, and owned a candy store for a while in between. Her husband was Samuel Charles Banks (1888-1958). One child is listed on her page: Morton L. Banks (1920-2007). Beulah rests in the Conyngham Union Cemetery.

G7. P.1.1.3.8.1.2. Sarah Drum ^{(Samuel, George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} Harrison Ramsey (Aug. 12, 1894 – March 31, 1996)

I’m a little upset that Sarah didn’t find a Samuel like her sister, Beulah (P.1.1.3.8.1.1.). Sarah’s beau was Stanley LeRoy Harrison (1892-1930). They married in 1915. Helman says they had two children. F-a-G agrees: LeRoy Harrison (1917-1966) and Mildred Harrison Grimes (1918-2013). Even her second husband was not a Samuel. His name was Patrick Ramsey (1890-1943) That marriage took place in 1934.

Sarah worked for the Bell Telephone Company and then as a switch board operator for the American Red Cross, retiring from the Red Cross in 1960. One final note to bring to your attention if you hadn’t noted it already, she lived 101 years.

Responding to the Drums of Drums, PA posts, Sarah’s Great-Grandson, Christopher Harrison, connected with me both by email and by phone, to discuss Sarah a bit more. Via email he told me:

I knew my great grandmother Sarah Drum Harrison Ramsey. She was fun to be around. She died in 1996 when I was in my late twenties. Leroy Willard Harrison married Margaret Leona Tisdel from Larksville, Pa. They had two boys, John and Arthur. John Married Virginia Garney from Kingston. They are my parents.

Larksville is a town in Luzerne County, just west of Kingston, and both are just across the Susquehanna River from Wilkes-Barre. 

Chris went a bit further on the phone with me about Sarah. I can’t remember exactly how he phrased it, he might have said that she was “a real pistol”, but the point was made that he found her to be great fun to know and be around. According to Chris, she may not have liked the name Ramsey, however. He pointed out that she did not include it on her gravestone.

Sarah sleeps in the St. Johns Cemetery.

G7. P.1.1.3.8.1.3.  George H. Drum ^{(Samuel, George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Aug. 8, 1901 – Jan. 5, 1973)

Helman lists this George as “George, 4^th “. One assumes, then, that he, too, was George W. Drum. I guess Helman does not hold as strictly to that rule as I do! Although he did marry, Helman does not give us her name. She does tell us they had no children and resided in Hazleton in 1927. F-a-G helps us with his wife. She was Florence G. Gessler (Oct. 30, 1898 – Feb. 5, 1998). They were married in 1925. He was born in Freeland, Luzerne Co., PA. He died in Beaver Meadows, Carbon Co., PA, He served as the supervisor of Shaft Colliery. Florence and George rest in the St. Johns Cemetery.

Children of P.1.1.3.8.4. George Franklin and Rose Hetler

G7. P.1.1.3.8.4.1. Susan Drum ^{(George, George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} Turner (May 7, 1905 – Sept. 11, 1993)

In 1928, Susan married Dr. Wayne E. Turner (1906-1989). She watched her husband march off to fight in WWII. His grave marker says he was a Major in the U.S. Army Air Corps, MD. They rest together in the Pine Grove Cemetery Annex, Berwick, Columbia Co., PA.

G7. P.1.1.3.8.4.2. Clifford Hetler Drum ^{(George, George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Sept. 18, 1906 – Oct. 1, 1973)

Clifford served in WWII as well. His marker states Pennsylvania Lt. Col U.S. Army Reserves. He, too, rests in Pine Grove Cemetery.

G7. P.1.1.3.8.4.3. Heister Hower Drum ^{(George, George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Dec. 21, 1914 – Oct. 22, 2004)

Not only am I stealing the obituary posted on F-a-G, I’m stealing his photo, too. Both are too honorable to do anything less (such as summarize or something). They certainly speak for themselves.

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - October 29, 2004

Heister Hower Drum, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died on Friday, October 22, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth Drum; one daughter, Barbara Sue Mathwig and husband, Wayne, of Pryor, OK; one sister, Louise Gearinger, of Bloomsburg, PA; two grandchildren, Emily Cacy of Tahlequah. OK and Bill Mauldin of Tulsa, OK; and one great-grandchild, Alexa Cacy of Tahlequah, OK. Mr. Drum was born in Mifflinville, PA and attended Bucknell University. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, and served in four campaigns in the European Theater in WWII. He was wounded in action and received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Croix de Guerre. He was discharged from the Army in 1946 with the rank of Major and, in 1953, graduated from the University of New Mexico Law School. He practiced law for 33 years in Albuquerque, and upon retiring from this career, did volunteer work with the Literacy and Wilderness Conservation Programs. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars where he was Post Advocate for many years. According to the decedent's wishes, no public services are planned. Internment will be in Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. Contributions may be made to the VFW of Albuquerque. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
Albuquerque Journal (NM)

Date: October 29, 2004
Record Number: 62346
Copyright (c) 2004 Albuquerque Journal

Mary Ruth (pre-marriage name not provided.) and Heister were married in 1942; a marriage of 62 years. She was born in Scranton, PA on Jan. 27, 1916 and died on Jan. 17, 2008. Mary and Heister are buried in the Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.

G7. P.1.1.3.8.4.4. Dorothy Louise Drum ^{(George, George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} Gearinger (abt. 1923 – ??)

Helman lists her as Louise on page 23 of her book. I mention this because little other information seemed to be available to help us know anything about her or even if she really existed. Then we found Heister’s obituary on F-a-G and there she is, “…one sister, Louise Gearinger, of Bloomsburg, PA…”. Although, even with a last name I still couldn’t find much about her, but we knew she existed! Then I rechecked the census for her father and, in 1930, we find an eight-year-old daughter listed as “Dorothy L.”. She is 17 in the 1940 census, still living with her parents in Mifflin, Columbia Co., PA, now named “D. Louise”. She does not appear to have a F-a-G page.

Children of P.1.1.4.6.1. Abraham Alexander and Mary Alice Hess

G7: P.1.1.4.6.1.1. Warren Nevin Drum ^{(A.A., Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (March 5,1885 – June 11, 1928)

Helman tells us that Warren once served as the Principal of the Indiana State Normal School (since 1965 known as Indiana University). The school was founded in 1875 but no word on when Warren may have taken up the reins of Principal there. I assume that he was serving in this role when he died because Helman includes him in her 1927 genealogy as “Warren Drum, Principal of Indiana State Normal School” (present tense).[18] However, he is listed in the 1920 census as being School Superintendent in Ridgefield, Bergen Co., NJ. No children are included in his household, just his wife Edith Leonard (she appears to use her pre-marriage name as her middle name, such as Mary Ann, but in her case, Edith Leonard). He married Edyth Leonard (abt. 1905-??) in 1916 and Helman says they had two children: Margaret and Warren L.  Therefore, the children had to be born between 1920 and 1928. The 1930 census bears this out, BUT their birthplace is given as Massachusetts! Perhaps he was assigned to his Indiana State Normal School position after 1925 (the year his son was born in MA). But when did he go to Massachusetts? His daughter was born there in 1921! Warren N. rests near his parents in the New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy, Columbia County, PA.

G7: P.1.1.4.6.1.2. Clyde Drum ^{(A.A., Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? – April 8, 1888)

Helman just says “Deceased” in her book, page 25. However, once his stone was found in the Drums Community (Methodist) Cemetery, we were able to discover at least the day he passed away. The stone is inscribed “CLYDE, son of AA & MA Drum”.  F-a-G says it reads “AA and RM” but they are in error. I am unable to figure out how this error was made. MA is perfectly clear, clear enough to show up on the photo accompanying this entry.  What is not clear to me, unfortunately, is the inscription at the bottom, which I am certain tells us the years, months, and days he lived. That is crusted over with lichen. It is an interesting stone! I like it! It stands just to the right of Nathan S. Drum’s (P.1.1.1.10.) Family stone. It does need to be recemented to the base, however, as it has come loose and might easily topple over.

G7: P.1.1.4.6.1.3. Lola Drum ^{(A.A., Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} Rabb (1892 – 1971)

Lola married Robert Wilcox Rabb (1889-1948). He was a U.S. Marshall and they owned Rabb’s Rexall Drug Store in Benton, PA. They had two children, Betty Rabb Helwig (died in 2019) and Donald Drum Rabb (1922-2019). Lola and Robert rest in the New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy, Columbia County, PA.

Only child of P.1.1.4.6.7. Harry D. and Cora Ellen Thomas

G7: P.1.1.4.6.7.1. Florence S. Drum ^{(Harry, Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} Shuman (July 22, 1891 – Feb. 2, 1959)

Florence married Harry Kelty Shuman (October 8, 1880 – 1951). Harry and Florence sleep together in the Conyngham Union Cemetery.

Generation 8

1890 – 2020?

Only child of P.1.1.1.1.2.2. Oliver A. and Mary Scoble

G8: P.1.1.1.1.2.2.1. Pauline Boyle Drum ^{(Oliver, Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} Bernard (Nov. 8, 1901 – April 17, 1977)

Pauline Boyle married James Bernard (1896-1966). They are buried in the St. Johns Cemetery.

Children of P.1.1.1.1.2.3. Wallace E. “Wally” and Dorothy Helvig

G8: P.1.1.1.1.2.3.1. Eleanora “Nora” Drum ^{(Wallace, Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} Noggle Balliet (June 6, 1890 – April 16, 1954)

Nora’s first husband was Joseph William Noggle (1887-1953) and they had three children, the last child, Dorothy, died in her first year of life (Aug. 14, 1915 – Oct. 30, 1915). Nora’s 2^nd husband was Wilson Henry Balliet (1887-1954). They had one daughter. Nora and Wilson are buried in St. Johns Cemetery. Joseph is in the Mount Holly Springs Cemetery, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland Co., PA.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.2.3.2. Clarence Drum ^{(Wallace, Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Feb. 19, 1893 – July 30, 1929)

His military issued grave marker reads: “Pennsylvania. Sergt. 3 Field Art.” The war was WWI. A copy of his Veteran’s Burial Record is included in the post WW1, the War to End all Wars.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.2.3.3. Elizabeth Beatrice Drum ^{(Wallace, Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} Cohill (Dec. 17, 1895 – June 20, 1950)

Elizabeth married Arthur Fletcher Cohill (1892-1981). They are buried in the St. Johns Cemetery.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.2.3.4. Walter R. Drum ^{(Wallace, Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (1901 - 1956)

Walter married Irene Dymond (April 24, 1901-Dec. 1982). F-a-G lists one son: Harold Richard (1924-2004). The obituary posted on the page adds a daughter, Eleanor. She is listed in the 1930 census with the birth year as “abt. 1922”. Walter and Irene are buried in the St. Johns Cemetery.

Only child of G7: P.1.1.1.1.2.6. Gilmore and Laura Stout

G8: P.1.1.1.1.2.6.1. Reuben Drum ^{(Gilmore, Reuben, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (1898 – 1952)

Reuben’s F-a-G page seems to imply that Reuben fathered a child but was not married to the child’s mother. The woman’s name was Julia Nebraski and they named their child Donald Reuben Drum (Feb. 19, 1924 – July 12, 1980). Donald was a WWII veteran.

Children of P.1.1.1.1.4.1. Percival Drion “Percy” and Amanda Jane Dieter

G8: P.1.1.1.1.4.1.1. Laura May Drum ^{(Percival, Richard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} Carey (March 26, 1892 – June 30, 1918)

Laura married Frank Carey (1886-1941) in 1910. They had two children, Frank Carey and Flossie Severcool. Laura was employed by a Wilkes-Barre Tobacconists Shop. When Laura died in 1918, Frank remarried that same year. Frank is buried in the Stark Cemetery, Starkville, Wyoming Co., PA.  Laura is buried without a gravestone in her parents’ family plot, Oak Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hanover, Luzerne Co., PA.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.4.1.2. Floyd Percival Drum ^{(Percival, Richard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Jan. 1, 1894 – Sept. 16, 1954)

Floyd never married. His F-a-G page lists his birth year as 1895 but his military-issued grave marker says 1894 and I never argue with the government. His grave is in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover, Luzerne Co., PA. At about age 25, Floyd went off to fight the war to end all wars and ended up fighting his own personal war within himself thereafter. While serving, in the midst of battle, Floyd was hit with one of the most hideous of all war weapons ever devised, gas, and he suffered from this exposure for the rest of his life. Those who knew him, blamed his death on this suffering. The mechanics of his death, however, were that as a 60-year-old man, he went to the cellar of his home and ended his own life, to quote the obituary posted to his F-a-G page, “by placing the barrels of a shotgun in his mouth and pulling both triggers.”

G8: P.1.1.1.1.4.1.3. Albert Richard Drum ^{(Percival, Richard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (March 6, 1897 – July 27, 1968)

I couldn’t help myself.
I stole another photo
from F-a-G.
Albert Richard Drum.

His father’s obituary lists him as “Albert of Albert” (one assumes the location he was living at the time of his father’s death, Albert, Luzerne Co., PA). His F-a-G page says nothing about his service to his country except, “☆☆☆ World War I Veteran ☆☆☆”. Albert was married twice. His first wife was born in Mocanaqua, Luzerne County, PA on June 14, 1894. Her name was Erdia May Andress Harfman. She had been married only two years and either just had or was about to have their second child when her first husband died in 1916. Erdia and Albert were married in 1920. Erdia died on May 6, 1931. It does not appear as though she and Albert had any children together. She is buried in the St. Johns Cemetery. In 1932 Albert married his second wife. She was a native of Bronx, Bronx Co., NY and had recently divorced her first husband. Her name was Mary Jane Elizabeth Hill Fornwald (April 26, 1902 – Sept. 9, 1991). Mary and Albert had two children, Mary E. Drum Eroh (1932-2019) and Ruth Helen Drum Ioanna (1933-2016).

In 2017, when I began to look into the Drums Hotel and its history, I became acquainted with the building’s present owner, Kevin Kania. He is refurbishing it into a private home. He told me he “might be related to the Drums”. He explained that his Grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Hill and that Mary married a man named Fornwald. Kevin said that he thought that when Fornwald died, his grandmother then married a man named Drum but wasn’t sure. So, I looked into the matter. Fornwald had not died. The marriage had ended in divorce, but otherwise, Kevin was right. Mary had married a man named Drum, Albert Richard Drum, thus making Kevin a Step-Grandson Albert’s and giving Kevin a direct line connection back to the original builder and owner of at least part of his home (the original back portion that began as George’s [P.1.1.} tavern in 1820), the home Kevin now lives in.

However, the story does not end there. Albert’s daughter, Mary, also pulls Kevin into the Drum tree. Below is a paragraph from her obituary posted on her F-a-G page. It not only appears to add a few names to Alberts list of children, it confirms Kevin’s belief that one of his uncles (Donald Eroh) married a Drum (Mary).

She will be greatly missed by her loving husband of nearly 67 years, Donald P. Eroh; daughters: Denise Dean and husband James, Dorrance, Donna Walck and husband John, Dorrance, Doreen Oldershaw and husband Don, Mountain Top, Darla Cadwalader and husband Kevin, Manteca, Calif.; nine grandchildren: John, Eric, Erin, Tristan, Shane, Bianca, Lauren, Blake and Glynis; eight great-grandchildren: Nate, Clayton, Layla, Aidan, Mikayla, Emma, Landyn and Abbigayle; her sister, Marion Hildebrand, Mountain Top; brother, Albert Drum, Mountain Top; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers: Richard Drum, Calvin Fornwald, Raymond Drum; and sisters: Dorothy Kania and Ruth Ioanna.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.4.1.4. Mary Amanda Drum ^{(Percival, Richard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (April 12, 1911 – Aug. 28, 1914)

Family legend (as told by Mary’s father, Percival) was that Mary died from eating green apples.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.4.1.5. Harry Drum ^{(Percival, Richard, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (??abt. 1908 - ??)

Harry is mentioned in Percy’s obituary posted to his F-a-G page as one of his son’s but Harry does not have a page of his own. Harry appears in the 1930 census as a House Painter, age 22, living with his parents and his brother, Floyd, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. His father died in 1935. A Harry Drum appears in the 1940 census, age 35 (so 1905) living in Wilkes-Barre with his wife, Margaret. He is listed as being a driver for a bus company.

Children of: P.1.1.1.1.6.2. Ernestus and Katerine “Kate” “Katie” Greis

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.1. Maria Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} Boyle Farrell (Sept. 1893 – March 2, 1976)

Maria was born is New Boston, Schuylkill Co., PA; the same town in which my mom was born (just saying). Maria married twice. She first married John Boyle. They had three daughters: Hazle, Kathleen, and Rita. John Boyle was a butcher. One day he cut his hand which developed into a bad infection. The infection eventually killed him when his kidneys failed. In 1930 Maria then married Andrew Farrell and they had a son they named John A. Farrell. I’m uncertain how many children John and his wife had, but I do know they had a daughter they named Donna. Donna’s grandfather Andrew was killed in an accident at the Sun Ship Yards in Philadelphia in 1945. Maria and her two husbands are buried in Holy Family Cemetery, New Philadelphia, Schuylkill Co., PA

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.2. Jessie Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1896 - ??)

Jessie lived with her parents at least until she was 24. She does not appear as Jessie Drum in the 1930 census.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.3. Margaret Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1897 - ??)

Margaret lived with her parents at least until she was 13. She does not appear as Margaret Drum in the 1920 census.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.4. Milton Louis Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (June 30, 1898 – April 6, 1959)

Milton is in the 1920 & 1930 censuses as a Coal Mine Carpenter; 1940 census as a Carpenter. Milton married Katherine McHale (abt, 1903-??). They had three children: James, (abt. 1921-??), Bernadette (abt. 1923-??), and Milton (abt. 1927-??). Milton Louis Drum is buried in the Saint Bartholomew Cemetery, Brockton, Schuylkill Co., PA.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.5. Ernestus Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (April, 1900 – [between 1910 and 1927])

Listed in his father’s (Ernestus [P.1.1.1.1.6.2.]) household as age 2/12 in the 1900 census. The 1900 census was enumerated in June. They are living in Blyth, Schuylkill Co., PA. He is age 10 in the 1910 census. I did not find him in the 1920 census and Helman lists him as “deceased” on page 4 of her 1927 book. He therefore died between 1910 and 1927, perhaps before 1920.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.6. Katherine Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1902 - ??)

Katherine lived with her parents at least until she was 18 when she was included in the 1920 census as sewing in shirt factory. She does not appear as Katherine Drum in the 1930 census. The only one of those in the 1930 census is Milton’s (P.1.1.1.1.6.2.4.) wife, same name and about the same age.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.7. Pearl Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1906 - ??)

Pearl lived with her parents at least until she was 14. She does not appear as Pearl Drum in the 1930 census.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.8. Truman Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1909 - ??)

Truman, age 21, is listed living with his parents in the 1930 census as a Coal Mine Laborer. The 1940 census finds him married and living with his In-Laws in Pottsville. He married Muriel Lloyd (abt. 1910-??). He is listed as a laborer, “Sch. Motor Co.” His education is given as 2^nd year H.S. Maria’s (P.1.1.1.1.6.2.1.) granddaughter, Donna, said that he later became a teacher in the Pottsville Area High School, Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., PA.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.9. Frederick Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1913 – later than 1999)

Frederick, age 17, is listed living with his parents in the 1930 census as a Laborer in Coal Mine. In the 1940 census his is listed as Frederick, 27, Coal Stripping Truck Driver. Maria’s (P.1.1.1.1.6.2.1.) granddaughter, Donna, told me that as of 1999, Frederick was still alive but his brothers and sisters had all died by that time. Donna said that Fred was called “Uncle Fritz”. She described him as very German and very abrupt 86-year-old. She also admitted that “he scares me to death.”

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.10. Hazel A. Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} Stiles (Sept. 20, 1915 – August 1983)

Hazel is listed, age 14, living with her parents in the 1930 census, and in the 1940 census she is listed as Hazel, 24, Public School Secretary. She married Francis J. Stiles (1913-1995) and they lived in Cumbola, Schuylkill Co., PA. They had one son they named Scott Michael Stiles (1942-2015). He, too, resided in Cumbola. Hazel and Francis rest in the Skyview Memorial Park, Hometown, Schuylkill Co., PA.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.11. Scott E. Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (May 9, 1908 – Feb. 23, 1945)

Scott Drum was a soldier in WWII. He gave his life fighting in Germany in 1945. He was 36 years old. In the 1930 census, then 22, he is listed as living with his parents and working as a Laborer in Coal Mine. The 1940 census shows him as a Coal Stripping Laborer, still with his parents. Scott rests today in the Skyview Memorial Park, Hometown, Schuylkill Co., PA.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.12. Helen H. Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Oct. 15, 1910 – May 11, 1953)

Helen is listed, age 19, living with her parents in the 1930 census. She is employed as a machine operator in a shirt factory. A Helen Drum, age 29, is listed in the 1940 census. She is lodging with a family in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co., PA and is employed as a machine operator for what looks like “underwear factory” (difficult to read the handwriting). It is likely this is our Helen. She rests today in the Skyview Memorial Park, Hometown, Schuylkill Co., PA.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.13. George T. Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1904 – March 7, 1978)

George is listed as a 26-year-old Pipe Fitter in Coal Mine in the 1930 census, living with his parents. He married Sarah Shreffler (abt. 1909 – April 1, 1967). Originally buried in the Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs, Schuylkill Co., PA, on May 11, 1978, Sarah was reinterred to the Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA to rest beside her husband. They had one son, Ray Kenneth Drum (1935-2017).

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.14. Joseph Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

Helman lists him as “deceased” on page 4 of her 1927 book. Searches elsewhere have been inconclusive.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.2.15. William Drum ^{(Ernestus, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? - ??)

Helman lists him as “deceased” on page 4 of her 1927 book. Searches elsewhere have been inconclusive.

Children of P.1.1.1.1.6.8. Raymond “Ray” Turnbach and Mary G. Widitz

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.8.1. Gertrude Drum ^{(Raymond, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1908 – After 1930)

Gertrude is listed by Helman on page 5 of her book. She is not included on her siblings’ or parents’ F-a-G pages. She is in Ray’s household lists in the 1910, 1920, and 1930 censuses. She is not in the 1940 census listed as Gertrude Drum.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.8.2. Esther Frances Drum ^{(Raymond, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} Brown (March 25, 1909 – Dec. 20, 1945)

Esther is listed in both the 1910 and 1920 censuses as “Ester”. She becomes “Easther” in the 1930 census; her occupation is Stenographer, Auto Accessory Store. In 1938 Esther married Winfield Marshall Brown (1901-1976). They had one daughter as of 1940, Barbara Ann Brown (abt. 1939 - ??). They resided in Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., PA.  Winfield remarried after Esther died. She is buried in the Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Montgomery County, PA and he is buried in the Union Cemetery, Mays Landing, Atlantic Co., NJ.

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.8.3. Edward Turnbach Drum ^{(Raymond, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Dec. 29, 1913 – March 5, 1995)

The 1940 census shows him, age 26, still single, living with his parents. His occupation is listed as Salesman, Retail Tire Store.  He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army during WW2. The guess is that he married Helen E. Gombeda (1915 – July 25, 1969) after the war. Ed and Helen’s son, Richard Ray Drum, died in his fifth year of life (March 29, 1948 – March 12, 1953). There is no indication they had more children. Richard and his mother lie in the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Slovak Cemetery, Hazleton, PA and Edward rests in the St. Johns Cemetery beside his brother, Joseph (P.1.1.1.1.6.8.4.), and his parents, Mary and Ray (P.1.1.1.1.6.8.). A photo of their graves is included beside Ray’s entry under Generation 7.  

G8: P.1.1.1.1.6.8.4. Joseph Milton Drum ^{(Raymond, Milton, Jacob, Philip+W1, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Aug. 10, 1920 – July 18, 1990)

His grave marker simply says, “U.S. Army, World War II. Joseph rests in the St. Johns Cemetery beside his brother, Edward (P.1.1.1.1.6.8.3.), and his parents, Mary and Ray (P.1.1.1.1.6.8.). A photo of their graves is included beside Ray’s entry under Generation 7.

Children of P.1.1.1.5.1.3. Edward Winfield and Martha E. Yeager

G8: P.1.1.1.5.1.3.1. Beatrice Evelyn Drum ^{(Edward, Benjamin, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Fritzinger (1922 - Feb. 4, 2021)

According to the obituary for her sister, Geraldine (P.1.1.1.5.1.3.3.), posted on Geraldine’s F-a-G page, Beatrice is living in Drums (as of May 2020). Beatrice was born in Freeland, Luzerne Co., PA. In 1948 she married Wesley Fritzinger (1916-2013). According to her father’s (P.1.1.1.5.1.3.) obituary posted on his F-a-G page (he died in January 1943), Beatrice was a nurse in the “state hospital here” along with her step-sister, Martha M. Erbe Weiss (Oct. 22, 1916-Oct. 23, 2005). Beatrice’s husband, Wesley, and her sister Geraldine’s husband, Thomas, were brothers.

March 3, 2021 update: Today, Beatrice's obituary was published in the Hazleton Standard-Speaker. It is reproduced here in its entirety. It is well worth reading. It was a life well lived. 

G8: P.1.1.1.5.1.3.2. Edward Winfield Drum, Jr. ^{(Edward, Benjamin, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Nov. 5, 1925 – March 17, 2005)

On Sept. 28, 1951, Ed married Edna Fisher (b. 1929). His grave is in the Conyngham Union Cemetery. Edna will join him there as well. They had two children, Randall Edward? (b. Dec. 19, 1957) and Kendall Ross (b. Dec. 12, 1961).

G8: P.1.1.1.5.1.3.3. Geraldine Frances Drum ^{(Edward, Benjamin, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Fritzinger (1927 – May 28, 2020)

On July 7, 1951, Geraldine married Thomas Uriah Fritzinger (1923-1992). They lived for a while in Shillington, Berks Co., PA. Geraldine, age 92, passed away on May 28, 2020 at 1:05 AM at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community, where she was living at the time.  Fritzingertown Senior Living Community is located in a section of Drums known as Fritzingertown due to the large number of Fritzinger families who once lived there. The obituary posted to her page describes her as “a strong courageous woman who was quick to laugh and slow to anger.” It went on to say she was also “patient and kind”. Reminds me of a number of the members of “our” tree (for details, see the post Nice). Geraldine’s husband Thomas, and her sister, Beatrice’s (P.1.1.1.5.1.3.1.) husband, Wesley, were brothers. Geraldine and Thomas had two children, Keith Thomas (b. July 18, 1952) and Karen Denise (b. March 22, 1956).

Children of P.1.1.1.5.6.3. William Alonzo and Sue Anna Christie

G8: P.1.1.1.5.6.3.1 William R. Drum ^{(William, John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (1914- 1972)

William married twice. He first married Roberta Steidle in Phila., PA. They had two daughters: Diane and Sherry. His second marriage was with Doris Shockly. They had one daughter: Sue. This information was given to “us” by Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.) of Pikeville, TN in a 1988 letter she wrote to my mom. There is a F-a-G page for a William R. Drum (April 25, 1914 – April 16, 1972) who is buried in the Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, Camden Co., NJ. that gravestone reads, “New Jersey, TECS U.S. Army, WWII.” Perhaps he is “our” William.

G8: P.1.1.1.5.6.3.2 Anna R. Drum ^{(William, John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Goodwin (1916- ??)

Anna married Edward G. Goodwin (1914-1986) in Phila., PA. They had three daughters: (1) Judith A (1941-??), married John Powers, children: John, James, and Jennie; (2) Roberta (1943-??); JoAnne (1956-??). This information was given to “us” by Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.) of Pikeville, TN in a 1988 letter she wrote to my mom. My Census and F-a-G searches for Anna were inconclusive.

G8: P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3 Margaretta “Margaret” F. Drum ^{(William, John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Market (1921- ??)

Margaret married John J. Market (1919-??) in Phila., PA in 1940. They had one son and three daughters. Margaret, in her 1988 letter to my mom, gave us a great deal of very good information about this family, but unfortunately left out a few details as well. Take, for example, her own family. Her letters mention four children, identifies one, partially identifies one and gives us blanks on the other two. The children were: (1) John Robert (??-??), married Diane _______, they adopted a child: Jordan Eric Market (1988-??) Margaret says, “The name is bigger than he is.”; (2) Carolyn (??-??); (3) ___  ___ (??-??); (4) ___  ___ (??-??).

Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.), of Pikeville, TN wrote a couple letters to my mom in 1988. In them she proved she had the Drum sense of humor. Responding to a question from my mom, Margaret says, “You asked me if I were a widow. No, but many times I gave it serious thought! I am 67 years old and old John is 69 but I wonder if he has a 6-year-old brain in a 69-year-old body, sometimes?” She says that John had been a jeweler in “Philly”, and, “other than fighting in W. War #2, he was always a diamond setter. But now he’s just retired but when do I retire? A wife never retires, does she?” However, she then says that she had retired to the mountains of Tennessee “but my heart will always be in Pennsylvania.” Her letter ends with her saying, “So, we are the end of the John A. Drum’s line. Kind of sad, really.”

My F-a-G search for her was inconclusive.

Only child of P.1.1.1.5.6.5. Calvin G. and Ruth ??

G8: P.1.1.1.5.6.5.1. Edna Drum ^{(Calvin, John, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (?? – ??)

In a letter Margaretta “Margaret” Drum Market (P.1.1.1.5.6.3.3.) of Pikeville, TN wrote to my mom in 1988, Margaret said that Calvin Drum (P.1.1.1.5.6.5.) married a woman named Ruth and that they had one child; a girl named Edna. After mentioning that Calvin died in the 1918 Pandemic, Margaret says that Ruth and Edna moved to Detroit, implying they moved after Calvin died. My Census and F-a-G searches for her were inconclusive.

Children of P.1.1.1.5.8.1. Clarence G.  and Edith Ehrenfield

G8: P.1.1.1.5.8.1.1. Florence M. Drum ^{(Clarence, George, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Sippel (Jan. 24, 1912 – July 28, 1990)

Florence married John Alexander Sippel (1911-1978) The 1940 census shows them living in Mount Carmel, Northumberland Co., PA. John is working as a laborer for P.P. & L. [Pennsylvania Power and Light].  Children listed include three boys and two girls: John, Jr., 9; James, 6; Joy, 8; David, 3; and Jean, 2. John rests in the Conyngham Union Cemetery. Florence’s F-a-G page assumes she is with him; the page included a notation stating: “Burial location based on burial of husband John”.

G8: P.1.1.1.5.8.1.2. Rev. Cameron George Drum ^{(Clarence, George, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (July 16, 1919 – Dec. 18, 1991) 

Instead of summarizing what we know of Cameron’s “doings”, perhaps it is best to just attach a part of his obituary that was posted to his F-a-G website and let it do the “talking”. F-a-G says his grave is in the Conyngham Union Cemetery. I have not searched for this grave so I do not know if his wife rests there with him.

Children of P.1.1.1.5.9.1. Elmer Alonzo and Ella Nora Santee

G8: P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1. Harry Nathan Drum ^{(Elmer, Nathan, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (August 4, 1923 – April 3, 1986)

My dad, Harry Nathan Drum died at age 62 from a broken knee. The day the accident occurred was a cold, snowy February morning. As he prepared his city bus for the day’s run, he climbed onto the back bumper so he could reach the top sign on the back of the bus in order to change it. His foot slipped off the bumper and he fell with his full weight on his left leg, shattering his knee.  Although doctors were successful in rebuilding the knee, complications from the surgery resulted in the formation of blood clots in his lungs and he passed away 6 weeks later. My mom, Eleanor, stayed by his side the entire time and he died with the three of us; Mom, Nathan, and me; gathered around his bed in Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Mom often told the story about the Sunday morning when Harry, sitting beside his mother in church, elbowed her for attention, pointed toward Mom in the choir and said, “That’s the girl I am going to marry.” On September 17, 1950 (age 27) he married Eleanor Esther Shearer (Feb. 6, 1927 – Jan. 17, 2014). They had two children: Nathan Harry (P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.1.) and Ronald Clayton (P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.2.). Harry and Eleanor are buried in the St Johns Cemetery. 

Medical issues kept Harry out of WWII and the Korean Conflict. Dad spent most of his career as a shipping and sales clerk at Wagner Bros. Hardware Store in Hazleton, PA.  He spent the last years of his life driving Hazleton City bus. His route was through Freeland. He enjoyed camping, vegetable farming, beekeeping, being a Barbershopper, volunteering for 4-H and being a 32˚ Mason.  His oldest son, Nathan (b. Feb. 2, 1954), received a Ph.D. in Entomology and a Doctor of Optometry both from Ohio State University.  Currently Nathan is a practicing Optometrist residing in Littleton, NH. He lives on a small farm with his wife, Susannah, and son, Andrew, one of two adopted children, Nayda being the other child.  Nathan and Susannah traveled to Russia in 1992 to adopt these children. There is more about Nathan’s brother near the end of this tree. 

G8: P.1.1.1.5.9.1.2. Clara Vera Drum ^{(Elmer, Nathan, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} Dorwart (Sept. 5, 1925 – Sept. 16, 1989)

Clara married Kenneth Dorwart on May 17, 1947. They lived in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA and had two children, Deborah Lynn (b. Jan. 7, 1952) and Donald L. (b. Oct. 8, 1954). I still recall the four of us, Debbie, Donnie, Nathan (my brother) and me playing Kick-The-Can in the Drumyngham backyard. Growing up, I always thought Debbie was a very beautiful girl and I still do.

A wedding! July 2, 1983, West Springfield, MA. Front row, L to R: Eleanor E. Shearer Drum, mother of the groom; Ronald C. Drum (P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.2.), groom; Phyllis Anne Dupuis Drum, bride; Harry N. Drum (P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.), father of the groom. Second Row, L to R: Clara V. Drum Dorwart (P.1.1.1.5.9.1.2.), groom’s aunt; Kenneth Dorwart, groom’s uncle; Susannah Drum and Nathan H. Drum (P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.1.), groom’s sister-in-law and brother.

Children of P.1.1.2.1.4.4. Samuel William and Lou Ella Coyle

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.4.1. Garvin Sanders Drumm ^{(Samuel, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Jan. 8, 1897 – July 23, 1951)

Garvin married Jewel Angerene Morris (July 19, 1902 – June 7, 1966). They both rest in the Garland Memorial Park, Garland, Dallas Co., Texas.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.4.2. Verna Viola “Vernie” Drumm ^{(Samuel, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} Bevers (Aug. 13, 1898 – July 2, 1956)

Vernie married David Thomas Bevers (1896-1974). They had six children, one simply listed as Baby Bevers (1930-1930).

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.4.3. Lydia I. Drumm ^{(Samuel, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} Baker (1901 – 1966)

Lydia married Albert C. Baker (1899-1926). They had three children. Lydia and Albert were buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.4.4. Nettie Drumm ^{(Samuel, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1904 – ??)

Born in Texas. F-a-G searches have been inconclusive.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.4.5. George Francis Drumm ^{(Samuel, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1906 – ??)

Born in Texas. F-a-G searches have been inconclusive.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.4.6. Sam Drumm ^{(Samuel, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1908 – ??)

Born in Texas. F-a-G searches have been inconclusive.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.4.7. William Drumm ^{(Samuel, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1916 – ??)

Born in Texas. F-a-G searches have been inconclusive.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.4.8. Woodrow Drumm ^{(Samuel, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1919 – ??)

Woodrow is mentioned in his brother, Ed’s (P.1.1.2.1.4.4.10.) obituary posted with his entry as surviving Ed in 2008: “…one brother, Woodrow Drumm of Morgan, Texas…”. F-a-G searches have been inconclusive.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.4.9. Lafe T. Drumm, Sr. ^{(Samuel, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (1920 – 1992)

I don’t like the last name corruption, but sure think this first name is great! Lafe married Mattie Lou Anderson (Feb. 2, 1926 – Nov. 1, 2015). He is buried in the Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving, Dallas Co., Texas. Mattie rests in the Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Two children are listed on his F-a-G page, neither named Lafe, leading me to believe they had at least three children since Lafe is listed as “Sr.”.  Rebecca and William are listed. It may be that Lafe, Jr. is still with us.

Generation 9:

Rebecca S. Drumm Hudson (March 24, 1951 – Feb. 2, 2010) married Jerry W. Hudson (b. Dec. 23, 1950, photo of his grave marker posted on F-a-G in 2012 does not include a death date). She rests in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

William Dale Drumm (May 24, 1944 – Feb. 28, 2012) was a USAF Sergeant who served in Vietnam. He sleeps in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.4.10. Charles Edwin “Ed” Drumm ^{(Samuel, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Nov. 25, 1922 – Jan. 22, 2008)

His obituary that is posted on his F-a-G page summarizes his life best. I’ve included some of it here.

Charles "Ed" Edwin Drumm, Sr., age 85, died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove, Oklahoma. Ed was born November 22, 1922 to Samuel and Louella (Coyle) Drumm in Garland, Texas. He married his wife of sixty-six years Mattie Viola Stoker. Charles served in the Army as a Tech 5 during World War II. He worked as a truck driver in the oilfields, and in the pest control business. Ed has been a longtime resident of Oklahoma, active in the VFW, American Legion, VVA, and the Purple Hearts Association. Survivors include his wife Mattie Viola Drumm of Grove, Oklahoma, three sons, Charles E. Drumm, Jr. and his wife Claire of Woodbridge, Virginia, Earl Ray Drumm and his wife Jennifer of Grove, Oklahoma, Richard Wayne Drumm and his wife Dana of Chouteau, Oklahoma, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one brother, Woodrow Drumm of Morgan, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, and eight brothers and sisters.

His wife was the former Mattie Viola Stoker (1925-2008). They both were laid to rest in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.

Children of P.1.1.2.1.4.9. Franklin L. and Ema Chirsa

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.9.1. Walter Frank Drum ^{(Franklin, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Nov. 11, 1911 – March 5, 1985)

There is a Walter F. Drum on F-a-G that is probably “our” Walter. Jumping to this conclusion, I’ve included that Walter’s birth and death information above as if he was confirmed as “ours”.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.9.2. Marvin Ray Drum ^{(Franklin, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (Feb. 4, 1922 – Dec. 14, 2003)

Marvin rests in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas with his wife, Marybelle Hollebeke Drum (June 29, 1924 – March 22, 2001). He earned the right to rest in this cemetery by his service during WWII. He was a Captain in the Army and spent some time as a POW. His F-a-G page also lists a child, Tommy Ray Drum (Dec. 31, 1944 – June 15, 1995. Tommy is Generation 9 but I wanted to add his obituary as well. It is that important.

Services for Tommy Ray Drum, a retired Garland police officer, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the New Liberty Baptist Church in Garland. Burial will follow at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. Mr. Drum, 50, died Thursday, apparently of a heart attack, at the Eastern Hills Golf Course in Garland. A member of the Garland Police Department for 28 years, he was one of the most respected members on the force, said his daughter, Shelby Drum. "He was like a father to everybody in the department," Ms. Drum said. "He was very family-oriented and made sure that all the new officers were trained right. Everyone knew if they needed anything they could call on him." In addition to his daughter, Mr. Drum is survived by his wife, Marsha; sons, Jeff and Matthew Drum and parents, Marvin and Marybelle Drum, all of Garland; sisters, Sandy Woodsin of Rowlett and Jody Wade of University Park; and grandchildren Ashley and Justin Drum.
(Published in The Dallas Morning News on June 17, 1995.)

The more I learn about “our” family, the more I am reminded of a number of the “nice” members of “our” tree (for details, see the post Nice). 

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.9.3. Ruth Drum ^{(Franklin, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1924 - ??)

Born in Texas. F-a-G searches have been inconclusive.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.9.4. Paul Drum ^{(Franklin, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1926 - ??)

Born in Texas. F-a-G searches have been inconclusive.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.9.5. Mary E. Drum ^{(Franklin, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1928 - ??)

Born in Texas. F-a-G searches have been inconclusive.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.9.6. George E. Drum ^{(Franklin, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (March 10, 1929 – Sept. 7, 2013)

George served with the U.S. Army. He married Gladys Wideman (Sept. 9, 1929 – March 24, 2013). They were married for 63 years. George was still alive when she died. He followed her about five months later. Her obituary lists two daughters: Leanee Drum and Mari Kay Redden. George and Gladys rest in the Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

G8: P.1.1.2.1.4.9.7. Carl W. Drum ^{(Franklin, Francis, Isaac, Jacob, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1931 - ??)

Born in Texas. F-a-G searches have been inconclusive.

Only known child of G7. P.1.1.3.8.4.3. Heister Hower and Mary Ruth ??

G8. P.1.1.3.8.4.3.1. Barbara Sue Drum ^{(Heister, George, George, George, George, Jacob, Philip)} Mathwig (?? – ??)

Barbara is listed as a surviving child in her father’s obituary posted on his F-a-G page. Also mentioned is her husband, Wayne Mathwig. They were living at that time (2004) in Pryor, OK. It appears that Barbara was born in New Mexico, perhaps in the mid-to-late 1940’s. F-a-G searches, however, have been inconclusive.

Children of P.1.1.4.6.1.1. Warren Nevin and Edyth Leonard

G8: P.1.1.4.6.1.1.1. Margaret Drum ^{(Warren, A.A., Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1921 – ??)

According to the 1930 census, Margaret Drum was born in Massachusetts. She lives with her school teacher mother, Edith Leonard Drum, and her maternal grandmother, Gloria (census website says it is Georgia but I think I see Gloria) A. Leonard (abt. 1859 - ??), and her brother Leonard (P.1.1.4.6.1.1.2.), in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ.

G8: P.1.1.4.6.1.1.2. Warren Leonard Drum ^{(Warren, A.A., Josiah, Abraham, George, Jacob, Philip)} (abt. 1925 – ??)

According to the 1930 census, Warren Leonard Drum was born in Massachusetts (he is listed as Leonard in the census. Helman has him as Warren L. Drum, Jr. She sure was generous with those “Jr.” designations! Of course, his dad was Warren N.). In 1930, Warren L. lives with his school-teacher-mother, Edith Leonard Drum, his maternal grandmother, Gloria (census website says it is Georgia but I think I see Gloria) A. Leonard (abt. 1859 -??), and his sister Margaret (P.1.1.4.6.1.1.1.), in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ.

The last little leaves at the tip top of the tree

This maple stands just about where one of the Catalpa trees stood in earlier days; at about the same height, too. The Catalpa Trees are mentioned in a story at the beginning of the previous post Come Climb “Our” Tree with Me. The photo was taken October 15, 2020.

Second son of P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1. Harry Nathan and Eleanor Esther Shearer

G9: P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.2. Ronald Clayton “Ron” Drum ^{(Harry, Elmer, Nathan, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (b. Oct. 8, 1957)

On October 13, 2018, I donated the majority of
memorabilia of the Sugarloaf Valley 4-H Club,
including the gavel I made for the club in Hazleton High School
shop class, to the Conyngham Valley Historical Society.
My mom and dad, Harry (P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.) and Eleanor Drum,
were the Organizational 4-H Club Leaders of the SV4-H Club.
The club served the Conyngham area known as the Sugarloaf Valley.
It began as a 4-H Sewing Club in 1932. In 1972, the sewing club
became the sewing project of the new club, now offering many
projects for members, called the Sugarloaf Valley 4-H Club.
The club disbanded in 1991.
On the table are scrapbooks put together by Mom about the club’s
work, club charters for the sewing club and the SV4-H Club,
awards the club won, and a 4-H Rocket made by Harry
for club publicity and marketing.
Standing behind the table, on the left, is
Meghan Carrol, Luzerne County 4-H Extension Educator;
Ron Drum, former 4-H Member and member of the CVHS;
Dorothy Staudenmeier, last organizational leader
of the SV4-H Club and member of the CVHS.

Ron was born in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hazleton, PA and grew up in Drums. (I’m living there now, too, but there was a lot of traveling done in between.) On July 2, 1983, in West Springfield, MA, age 25, he married Phyllis Anne Dupuis (b. April 26, 1957 in Springfield, MA).  They had one son, Philip Ronald Dupuis Drum.

Ronald graduated from Hazleton High School in 1975 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Development from Pennsylvania State University in May of 1979.  He received a Master of Science in Human Service Management from Worcester State University (MA) in May 1991.

He was a 4-H Member 1967-77 and focused his professional career on youth development through 4-H programs. He began his career upon graduation in 1979 as a Program Assistant at National 4-H Council, Chevy Chase, MD. He served as a National 4-B Program Advisor to the Government of Botswana, stationed in Gaborone, January 1980 - June 1981. His career included various roles in Cooperative Extension/4‑H including Program/Center Director, Massachusetts 4-H Foundation/Center, Ashland, MA, County 4‑H Agent (UMass, Worcester Co., MA), State 4-H Program Associate (University of Maine, Orono, ME), USDA/USAF Youth Collaboration Project National Coordinator (Virginia Tech, Falls Church, VA), National Coordinator for both 4‑H Afterschool and 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology (National 4-H Council) and Statewide 4-H Program Professional and Associate Director 4-H Resource Development, University of Maine, Orono, ME. He is a member of the St. Johns United Church of Christ, St. Johns, PA, the National 4-H History Preservation Team, Luzerne County 4-H Program Development Committee and the Luzerne County Extension Advisory Council.

Only child of P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.2. Ron and Phyllis Dupuis

G10: P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.2.1. Philip Ronald Dupuis Drum ^{(Ronald, Harry, Elmer, Nathan, John, Philip+W2, George, Jacob, Philip)} (b. August 10, 1995)

Philip Ronald Dupuis Drum, was born in Bangor, Maine.  He was named after Philip Drum (P) and baptized October 8, 1995 in the St. Johns United Church of Christ, St. Johns, PA. He was a Maryland 4-H Member 2005-2013. June of 2013, he graduated from Bethesda/Chevy Chase High School and, that fall, enrolled in Montgomery College. In 2016 he transferred to the University of Maine as an Anthropology student, completing degree requirements December 2017 and receiving his degree during Commencement Ceremonies held May 12, 2018 on the Orono campus. Hear his name being called and see a photo with his mom taken after the event in the post Noise or Progress, You be the Judge.

P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.2. and P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.2.1. install a new mailbox across the street from Drumyngham, October 1, 2020.

The only question left is, where do we go from here?

P.1.1.1.5.9.1.1.2.1. and his mom, Phyllis.

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[1] Helman has her name as Harriet Hippe. Information discovered by my mom, Eleanor Shearer Drum, agrees with Find-a-Grave that her name was Henrietta Heppe. Most of the information for this family listed here, and for Ben’s and Harriet’s children listed under Gen. 7, was discovered by mom. Unfortunately, she doesn’t say who, or what, her source was. Still, she’s my mom, so I believe her.

[2] Mom states it as: “…took a stroke…”.

[3] One wonders if “House Carpenter” was a title used in that area for a Mine Carpenter. It just seems odd that a person’s two young boys would be employed in the mining industry but the father, who once was so employed, is no longer.

[4] This middle name, Alice, may not be accurate. Various sources list it as Alice, Agnes, or Ann. There is also some question surrounding her actual first name. After some investigation, I believe it was Christie, not Christine. More on that subject is included in the post The way we wore, Part 2: Patches make Perfect!.

[5] The census of 1880 included “Defective Schedules”. From the schedules in this case we learn that James was suffering from Epilepsy, Down’s Syndrome or a condition similar to one of these. James originally was marked as “Insane” by the enumerator. In that schedule we find him listed as suffering from convulsions. It appears the enumerator was having difficulty with the Census category definitions because another entry above James and the one for James are both crossed off and two new entries are added to the “Idiot” schedule. The one for James says James spent time in the Harrisburg Hospital but does not say how long he was there. It also says that the condition began at age 1. If you have access to these schedules and/or can provide more clues, please let me know. Add a comment to this page, include your contact information, and I will connect with you. Don’t worry, I will not make your contact information public.

[6] Drums, PA, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Drums,_Pennsylvania&oldid=726559076 accessed 9/20/2016.

[7] The part about her holding the job until she died must be true, Mom wrote it in Helman’s book three times!

[8] Drum, Nora, Miss; Mrs. R. S. Small, and Mrs. Millard Shelhamer, Drums Methodist Church and Valley Notes (Drums, PA: St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 1953).

[9] Drums, PA.

[10] Find-a-Grave says her middle name was Louise. I sure hope F-a-G is wrong. I like Loeza better. Just saying.

[11] Helman added an “s” on the end. Susan’s gravestone does not

[12] Not only does she retain the “S” on the last name, but she adds the designation “Jr.” implying the same name as the father, except they had different middle names.

[13] Drums, PA

[14] Just for the record, and for what it may be worth, my mom, Eleanor Drum, had a story suggesting this obelisk marked the grave of a Native American woman that “one of the Drum men married; but because she was Indian, her name was not allowed to be put on the grave marker.”  Mom did not say who it was that refused to allow the name to be on the marker (she implied it was the Cemetery), nor did she ever say who or what her source was for the information. Furthermore, I can find nothing that might verify this story. Of course, even if it was a true story, it certainly only makes the mystery of why it is placed between Cora and Thomas, greater.

[15] The memory is that I am sitting on the Drumyngham Livingroom floor. The oak-wood floor is smooth, shiny, cold and hard. I hear a noise and look up to see “Pap-Pap” walking into the room from our kitchen. I am happy to see him; so excited, in fact, that I start laughing and banging my hands on the floor in front of me. How’s that for a first memory!?

[16] A photo of Fritzingertown that was taken in 1906 and includes the Embling Farm is included in the post Potty Time or How We did our Business.

[17] For a bit more on Letter-Carrier-Elmer, and a pic, see the Post: Nice!

[18] Helman, Laura M., p 26