Samuel J Bauman

SAMUEL J. BAUMAN

 The people of Northampton Township and surrounding communities were greatly 

shocked and saddened on Wednesday morning, January 21st, when the news spread

that Elder Samuel J. Bauman had passed away. He had been ailing for some time,

but his death was not expected. He had been bedfast for only about two weeks,

with a heart ailment, and his condition was not considered serious.

 He was a son of Jehu and Elizabeth (Geiger) Bauman and was born November 1, 

1866 in Northampton Township, and spent his life in the home where he died. He

was aged 75 years, 2 months and 20 days.

 He was baptized in infancy by Rev. William Rupp, then pastor of the Berlin 

Charge, was confirmed in the Mt. Lebanon Reformed Church on May 23, 1885,

together with his sister Alice A. Bauman and Ida M. Brant by Rev. C. H. Reiter.

He remained a faithful and regular member of that congregation for more than 56

years.

 During the years of his connection with the Mt. Lebanon congregation he served 

as trustee, deacon, and elder. He also represented his charge on the floor of

Synod and Classis. He took an active interest in all the work of the Church,

and gave it his loyal support wherever he could.

 On December 11, 1890, he married Miss Sarah J. Martz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 

Noah Martz of Southampton Township. To this union were born three daughters and

one son.

 He is survived by his wife, and the following children: Mrs. Melvin Close, 

Alverton; Mrs. Thomas E. Poorbaugh, and Miss Nellie Bauman, at home. The son

preceded him in death. He is also survived by one brother, Gideon J. Bauman,

and one sister, Miss Susan Bauman, both of Glencoe. Another sister, Mrs. Alice

Amanda (Bauman) Poorbaugh, passed away in Northampton Township in April, 1940.

 He was very prominent in the affairs of the community in which he lived, 

having served his township in most of its offices. His place in the affairs of

his church and community will be hard to fill.

 Services were held in the Mt. Lebanon Evangelical and Reformed Church on 

Saturday at 2 p.m. in charge of the pastor, Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger, with

interment in the cemetery adjoining.

Meyersdale Republican, January 29, 1942

SAMUEL J. BAUMAN

 Samuel J. Bauman, 75, a well-known farmer of Northampton Township, died 

Tuesday evening at his home after an extended illness. He was a son of John and

Elizabeth (Geiger) Bauman, both deceased.

 Surviving are three daughters - Mrs. Thomas Poorbaugh, Glencoe R.D.; Mrs. 

Melvin Close, Alverton, and Miss Nellie Bauman, at home. The deceased was a

brother of G. J. Bauman and Miss Susan Bauman, both of Glencoe R.D.

 Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Mt. 

Lebanon Cemetery under the direction of the Johnson Funeral Home of Berlin.

Meyersdale Republican, January 22, 1942