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Emery J. H. Walters
M, #8094, b. 24 March 1923, d. 3 November 2013
Parents
| Father | Steward Walters (b. 12 August 1879, d. 17 February 1941) |
| Mother | Florence Smith (b. 1879, d. 1969) |
Biography
| Birth | 24 March 1923 | Emery J. H. Walters was born on 24 March 1923 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Occupation | 1944 | In 1944 Emery worked at U.S. Merchant Marines in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as on the S.S. Melville Jacoby, arriving from Barry, Wales. |
| Residence | 1980 | As of 1980 Emery lived at 347 Milton St in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, |
| Death | 3 November 2013 | He died on 3 November 2013 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, |
| Burial | 5 November 2013 | He was buried on 5 November 2013 at Hays Cemetery, South Side, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Obituary | 5 November 2013 | 5 November 2013, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Easton Express Times Obituary:. Emery J.H. " Red" Walters, 90, of Easton, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 at his home. Born: March 24, 1923, in Easton, he was a son of the late Stewart and Florence Smith Walters. Personal: He retired in the early 1990's as co-owner and operator of Phillipsburg Electronics. Previously he was employed by Bell & Howell for over 20 years. Red graduated from Easton High School Class of 1941. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. He served with the Merchant Marines during WWII. Red enjoyed woodworking, playing the harmonica, barbershop quartets, riding his motorcycle and traveling. Memberships: He was a life member of Order of Fleas. Survivors: Three daughters, Colleen DeCourval, of Easton, Suzanne VanEmburgh and her husband George, of Forks Township and Tammy Klobedans and her husband David, of Boerne, TX; a son, Christopher E. Walters, of Bethlehem; seven grandchildren, B.J. Green, Krista Allshouse and her husband Matt, Jamie and Ian VanEmburgh, Casey and Joshua Klobedans and Sammy Walters; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers and a sister. Services: **SERVICES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO** 10am Monday in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick Street, Easton.** Call Monday 9-10am in the funeral home.** Burial with Military honors will be in Hay's Cemetery. Offer on-line condolences at www.strunkfh.com. Memorials: May be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. |
| Last Edited | 2 April 2018 |
Steward Walters
M, #8095, b. 12 August 1879, d. 17 February 1941
Parents
| Father | Morris John Walters (b. 30 May 1857, d. about 1916) |
| Mother | Mariah Gruver (b. 30 May 1852, d. 4 May 1924) |
Family: Florence Smith (b. 1879, d. 1969)
| Son | Emery J. H. Walters (b. 24 March 1923, d. 3 November 2013) |
Biography
| Birth | 12 August 1879 | Steward Walters was born on 12 August 1879 in Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Marriage | 1903 | He and Florence Smith were married in 1903 |
| Census | 1920 | He appeared in the census 1920 at 747 Grant Street in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Steward is listed as: Steward A (Head, homeowner, mortgage, age 40, carpenter (contractor) Florence A (wife, 40, b. New York, parents in Ireland) Steward A (son, age 12, b. New Jersey) Roy W. (son, age 10) George F. (son, age 6 and 1/2) Viola A. (daughter, 4 months) Last 3 children born in Penna. |
| Census | 1930 | He appeared in the census 1930 at 747 Grant Street in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Steward is listed as: Stewart (Head, Owns home, $2,200, age 50, Married at age 23, Carpenter) Florence (wife, age 50, married at age 27, b. New York, parents born in Ireland) George (son, 16) Viola (daughter, 10) Emory (son, 7) Lee (brother, age 39, single |
| Death | 17 February 1941 | He died on 17 February 1941 at Easton Hospital in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, of cancer of the jaw and mouth. |
| Burial | 20 February 1941 | He was buried on 20 February 1941 at Hays Cemetery, South Side, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Last Edited | 2 April 2018 |
Florence Smith
F, #8096, b. 1879, d. 1969
Family: Steward Walters (b. 12 August 1879, d. 17 February 1941)
| Son | Emery J. H. Walters (b. 24 March 1923, d. 3 November 2013) |
Biography
| Birth | 1879 | Florence Smith was born in 1879 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Marriage | 1903 | Steward Walters and she were married in 1903 |
| Death | 1969 | She died in 1969 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, |
| Burial | 1969 | She was buried in 1969 at Hays Cemetery, South Side, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Last Edited | 2 April 2018 |
Morris John Walters
M, #8097, b. 30 May 1857, d. about 1916
Family: Mariah Gruver (b. 30 May 1852, d. 4 May 1924)
| Son | Steward Walters+ (b. 12 August 1879, d. 17 February 1941) |
Biography
| Birth | 30 May 1857 | Morris John Walters was born on 30 May 1857 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. |
| Marriage | about 1876 | He and Mariah Gruver were married about 1876 |
| Census | 1880 | He appeared in the census 1880 in Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Morris is listed as: Morris J (age 23, Moulder, b. Pa.) Mariah (age 28, wife, keeping house, b. in Pa.) George (age 2, son) Stewart (age 10 months, son, b. in August, 1879) |
| Death | about 1916 | He died about 1916 |
| Last Edited | 2 April 2018 |
Mariah Gruver
F, #8098, b. 30 May 1852, d. 4 May 1924
Parents
| Father | Abraham Gruver (b. 11 May 1807, d. 12 August 1881) |
| Mother | Susanna Fox (b. 26 August 1819, d. 7 January 1900) |
Family: Morris John Walters (b. 30 May 1857, d. about 1916)
| Son | Steward Walters+ (b. 12 August 1879, d. 17 February 1941) |
Biography
| Birth | 30 May 1852 | Mariah Gruver was born on 30 May 1852 in Hanover, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania. |
| Marriage | about 1876 | Morris John Walters and she were married about 1876 |
| Death | 4 May 1924 | She died on 4 May 1924 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, |
| Last Edited | 2 April 2018 |
Abraham Gruver
M, #8099, b. 11 May 1807, d. 12 August 1881
Parents
| Father | Johannes Nicholaus Gruver (b. 8 July 1784, d. 1862) |
| Mother | Margaretha Houck (b. 10 May 1786, d. 20 January 1831) |
Family: Susanna Fox (b. 26 August 1819, d. 7 January 1900)
| Daughter | Mariah Gruver+ (b. 30 May 1852, d. 4 May 1924) |
Biography
| Birth | 11 May 1807 | Abraham Gruver was born on 11 May 1807 in Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. |
| Death | 12 August 1881 | He died on 12 August 1881 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, |
| Last Edited | 2 April 2018 |
Susanna Fox
F, #8100, b. 26 August 1819, d. 7 January 1900
Family: Abraham Gruver (b. 11 May 1807, d. 12 August 1881)
| Daughter | Mariah Gruver+ (b. 30 May 1852, d. 4 May 1924) |
Biography
| Birth | 26 August 1819 | Susanna Fox was born on 26 August 1819 in Pennsylvania. |
| Death | 7 January 1900 | She died on 7 January 1900 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, |
| Last Edited | 2 April 2018 |