Felix4 Orner (Felix3, felix2, Ulrich1), born 20 February 1796 in Menallen, York (now Butler, Adams), Pennsylvania and christened 03 July 1796 (Sponsors: “Johannes and Betsy”)(10);  died 06 March 1845(14) in Menallen (now Butler), Adams, Pennsylvania;  married to Sarah Baltzly (daughter of Henrich and Christina Balzli) who was born 03 January 1800(6) in Pennsylvania and christened 08 June1800 (Sponsors: Johannes and Maria Reis)(6), and died 04 September 1877(14).

He was a shoemaker. He also owned a sawmill.

1820 Census: Felix Orner Jr, page 028, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania.

1830 Census: Phelix Orner, page 083, Menalen, Adams, Pennsylvania.

1840 Census: Felix Orner, page 076, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania.

His will (Adams Will File #2462) which was signed 21 December 1843 and proved 29 March 1845, mentions wife Sarah, son Solomon, son “George B. senior”, daughter Julian, and [unnamed] minor children.

[She was married second 07 March 1846 to Philip Boehmer, who had previously been appointed guardian of her minor children Samuel, Mary, Israel and Amos Orner. 1850 Census: Philip Beamer, page 052, visit 677/746, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1860 Census: Sarah Beamer (alone, with son-in-law Samuel Burrell), page 414, visit 478/492, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania.1870 Census: Sarah Beamer, page 268, visit 258/287, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania.]

Felix and Sarah are buried side-by-side at Wenksville Methodist Church in Menallen, (his gravestone, her gravestone, overview of both stones, all photos by Beth Snyder).

Children, born in Menallen:

George B.5 Orner, born 14 August and christened 05 November 1820 (Sponsors: George Orner and Sara Wilt)(6);  died 06 February 1905 in Knox County, Ohio;  married to Harriet Smetzer (daughter of David Smetzer and Mary Kauffman, both born in Prussia, Germany) who was born 10 July 1823 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania and died 13 November 1890 at Nashville, Holmes, Ohio. He was a carpenter; later he was a dry goods dealer. Biography in Commemorative biographical record of the counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio…, published by J. H. Beers & Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1889. 1850 Census: George Orner, page 312, visit 866/887, Ripley, Holmes, Ohio. 1860 Census: Georg Orner, page 403, visit 1262/1286, Ripley, Holmes, Ohio. 1870 Census: Geo B Orner, page 074, visit 170/170, Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas. 1880 Census: George Omer, page 451, visit 180/188, Washington, Holmes, Ohio. 1900 Census: George B. Orner (widower), page 199, visit 125/134, Washington, Holmes, Ohio. Known children, last two born in Holmes County:

Probably George B.6 Orner, born about 1843;  possibly died young.

Sarah Ann6 Orner, born 11 July 1845;  died 29 August 1880 at Nashville, Holmes, Ohio;  married 09 May 1865 in Holmes County (FHL film #477145) to Boaz Burris Glasgo (son of Eli Glasgo and Bridget Dawson) who was born 18 October 1837 in Ohio and died 04 December 1881 at Rich Hill, Bates, Missouri. [Info from descendant Orlo Strine.] He was a school teacher. 1870 Census: Boaz B. Glasgow (with her parents), page 074, visit 170/170, Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas. 1880 Census: Boaz Glasgow, page 443, visit 040/042, Nashville village, Holmes, Ohio. Known children:  Laura Glasgo, born 24 January 1866 in Ohio, married Jacob Bowman;  Hershel Glasgo, born 07 July 1868 in Ohio, married Susie Ickes, they had no children;  George Glasgo, born 09 September 1869, died 1870;  Cordelia Glasgo, born 03 March 1871 in Kansas, married 1897-98 to Robert W. Strine who was born about October 1874 in Ohio, he was a farmer, 1900 Census: Robert W. Strine, sheet 16B, visit 356/365, Salt Creek, Wayne, Ohio, 1910 Census: Robert W. Strine, page 285, visit 282/292, Salt Creek, Wayne, Ohio, 1920 Census: Robert W. Strine, page 007, visit 168/174, Salt Creek, Wayne, Ohio, known surviving children: Joseph G. Strine, born 01 October 1902(17), died April 1976 at Wooster, Wayne, Ohio(17), married 1925-26 to Viola M. _____ who was born 25 November 1904(17) in Ohio and died March 1976 at Wooster(17); and Helen G. Strine born about 1906.

Anna Mary6 Orner, born [about August] 1846(14);  died 12 November 1915(14) in Knox County, Ohio (Death Certificate #63781, Volume 1791);  married 18 November 1866 in Holmes County (FHL film #477145) to James Liggett (son of (Reverend) James Liggett and Maria Quick) who was born [about August] 1838(14) in Ohio and died 17 October 1916(14) in Knox County (Death Certificate #62831, Volume 2071). [His ancestry is on page 176, A Genealogy of the Quick Family in America, Arthur Craig Quick, privately published, South Haven and Palisades Park, Michigan, 1942.] He was a farmer. 1870 Census: James Liggett, page 225, visit 033/030, Washington, Holmes, Ohio. 1880 Census: James Liggett, page 447, visit 117/123, Washington, Holmes, Ohio. 1900 Census: James Liggett, page 256, visit 230/231, Pike, Knox, Ohio. 1910 Census: James Liggett, page 255, visit 046/046, Pike, Knox, Ohio [also grand-daughter Edna L. Liggett age 9]. They are buried at Workman Cemetery (Plot D-17) at Danville, Knox, Ohio. They had ten children, two of whom died before the 1910 census. Known children:  Cecil Liggett, born about 1867;  Ora Liggett, born about February 1869, married 1892-93 to William Rice who was born about January 1867 in Ohio, he was a teamster, 1900 Census: William Rice, page , visit 216/223, Brown, Knox, Ohio, known children: Thurman Rice born about January 1895, Ella Rice born about February 1897, and Thursa? Rice born about February 1899;  Leroy Liggett, born about 1872;  Myrtle Liggett, born about 1873;  Gail H. Liggett (daughter), born about July 1874, 1900 census (single, with parents), 1910 census (single, with parents);  Jessie Liggett, born June and died 06 August 1875;  Maud Liggett, born about 1879;  Neva H. Liggett, born 20 May 1881, 1900 Census: Niva Liggett (single, with brother-in-law William Rice, above), 1910 census (single, with parents);  James Harold Liggett, born 21 April 1885(14)(40), died 1949(14), married 1907-08 to Josephine ______ who was born 09 November 1890(14)(17) in Ohio and died March 1973(14) at Mt. Vernon, Knox, Ohio(17), 1910 Census: Harold Liggett (with his parents), they are buried at Workman Cemetery, known child Neva R. Liggett was born about July 1909.

+    FELIX B.5 ORNER, born about November 1822;  married Elizabeth Harmony;  moved to Guilford, Franklin, Pennsylvania; then to Ripley, Holmes, Ohio.

+    SOLOMON5 ORNER, born 07 February 1825(14);  married Elisabeth Reis.

Juliana5 Orner, born 05 October 1826;  died 04 December 1902 aged 76 years, 01 month, 29 days in Menallen (Gettysburg Star and Sentinel, issue of 17 December 1902);  married 15 October 1861 (Adams Sentinel, issue of 16 October 1861) to Thomas L. Taylor (his second marriage)(son of Joseph Taylor and Sarah Davis) who was born about 1819 in Adams County and died 01 September 1877 in Menallen. He was a farmer. 1860 Census: Julian Orner (domestic, single, with Thomas Taylor), page 402, visit 398/405, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1870 Census: Thomas Taylor, page 253, visit 035/038, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1880 Census: Julia Taylor (widow), page 029, visit 022/023, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1900 Census: Juliann Taylor (widow, with son Meade). They had four children, two of whom died before the 1900 census. [He was married first to Angeline Keim, and had at least six children.] Known children:

Wilson E.6 Taylor, born about 1863;  apparently died before the 1900 census.

A. Meade6 Taylor, born about April 1865;  married 1886-87 to Minnie Bell who was born about August 1869 in Ohio. He was a trucker; later he was a farmer. 1900 Census: Meade A. Taylor, page 038, visit 234/239, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1910 Census: Meade Taylor, page 278, visit 141/141, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. [They had one other child who died before the 1900 census.] Known children, most born in Menallen:

Frederick Allen7 Taylor, born 26 August 1888(40) in Ohio;  married 1916-17 to Ruth A. ______ who was born about 1894 in Pennsylvania. He was a mason. 1920 Census: Fred A. Taylor, page 018, visit 157/162, Arendtsville borough, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1930 Census: Fred A. Taylor, page 027, visit 157/173, Biglerville borough, Adams, Pennsylvania. No children with them in 1920 or 1930.

+                       Bruce Bell7 Taylor, born 07 May 1892(40)(49);  married MYRTLE ALBERTA7 ORNER.

Eva J.7 Taylor, born about July 1894.

Lois7 Taylor, born about 1907.

Mary Alice6 Taylor, born 15 June 1868;  died 04 June 1939 in Adams County;  married 1900-01 to Martin Emanuel Gulden (his second marriage)(son of Emanuel and Lydia Ann Gulden) who was born about December 1860 in Pennsylvania. 1910 Census: Martin A Goulden, sheet 12B, visit 230/237, Conawago, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1920 Census: Martin E. Gulden, page 061, visit 095/099, Tyrone, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1930 Census: Martin E. Guldon, page 084, visit 157/158, Straban, Adams, Pennsylvania. [He had at least two children from his first marriage.] Mary had at least four children, three of whom died before the 1910 census. Known child:  Lillie R. Gulden, born about 1902.

+    Jonas Baltzley5 Orner, born 06 September 1828;  married Juliana Kime;  moved to Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinois.

+    JEREMIAH5 ORNER, born 04 January 1830;  married Anna Catharine Hartzell;  moved to Franklin County, Pennsylvania; then to Juniata County, Pennsylvania; then to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Christina5 Orner, born 1832;  died 1877 in Menallen;  married by 1860 to JOHANN SAMUEL BURRELL who was born about 1827 and christened 28 October 1827 [birthdate not recorded](6) in Adams County. He was a master carpenter. 1850 Census: Christena Orner (with David Stewart, farmer), page 043, visit 559/626, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1860 Census: Samuel Burrel, page 414, visit 478/492, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1870 Census: Samuel Burrel, page 130, visit 409/435, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. No children with them in 1860 or 1870.

[He was married second about 1880 to Anna M. Hartzell who was born about January 1841 in Adams County, and also had no children with her (according to the 1900 census). 1880 Census: Samuel Burrell [and second wife], page 025, visit 461/490, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1900 Census: Samuel J. Burrell [and second wife], page 002, visit 035/038, Arendtsville borough, Adams, Pennsylvania.]

(Sergeant) Samuel5 Orner, born 12 October 1834 and christened 18 April 1835 (Sponsors: none listed)(6);  died 13 August 1912;  married 08 January 1857 to Lydia Elizabeth Hartzell (daughter of Henry Hartzell and Catherine Kann, and sister of Anna Catherine, above) who was born 07 February 1838 in Pennsylvania and apparently died before the 1910 census. He was a carpenter. Civil War service: Sergeant in Company I, 165th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. 1850 Census: Samuel Orner (with Henry Beamer [his step-brother] ), page 052, visit 677/747, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1860 Census: Samuel Orner, page 426, visit 560/583, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1870 Census: Samuel Orner, page 130, visit 405/431, Franklin, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1880 Census: Samuel Orner, page 024, visit 458/486, Arendtsville village, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1890 Veterans Census: Samuel Orner, page 011, visit 440/442, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. 1900 Census: Samuel Orner, page 152, visit 066/068, Ripley, Holmes, Ohio. 1910 Census: Samuel Orner (widower, with Henry B. Harris [son-in-law of his brother Felix] ), page 148, visit 268/278, Ripley, Holmes, Ohio. Children, born in Menallen:

Irvin Willis6 Orner, born 25 December 1859 and christened 23 June 1860 (Sponsors: parents)(6);  apparently died before the 1910 census;  married 1881-82 to Sadie A. Condo (daughter of Jacob and Elmira Condo) who was born about February 1858 in Pennsylvania. He was a jeweler. 1900 Census: “Edgar” W. Orner, page 094, visit 052/056, Altoona (2nd Ward), Blair, Pennsylvania. 1910 Census: Sadie A. Orner (widow, with brother Douglas Condo), page 230, visit 108/109; Altoona (10th Ward), Blair, Pennsylvania. 1920 Census: Sadie A. Orner (widow, with brother Douglas Condo), page 083, visit 098/099, Altoona (2nd Ward), Blair, Pennsylvania. 1930 Census: Sadie A. Orner (widow, with brother Douglas Condo), page 227, visit 249/260, Altoona (E.D. 27), Blair, Pennsylvania. Known child:

Harry Ellsworth7 Orner, born 01 June 1886(40) at Altoona(49);  married 1919-20 to Kathryn E. ______ who was born about 1898 in Pennsylvania. He was a truck driver. 1910 Census: (single, with mother). 1930 Census: Harry Orner, page 086, visit 413/451, Altoona (E.D. 07), Blair, Pennsylvania. Known child:  Sadie M. Orner, born about August 1928.

Olive Sarah6 Orner, born 10 April 1866;  died 20 January 1868.

Lottie M.6 Orner, born 07 March 1872;  died 17 May 1873.

Harry Anderson6 Orner, born 02 May 1875(14)(40);  died 1948(14);  married first 1894-95 to Ora Day (daughter of John and Mary A. Day) who was born 1877(14) in South Middleton, Cumberland, Pennsylvania and died 1895(14);  married second 1900 to Margaret Olive ______ who was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania;  married third by 1930 to Bertha ______ who was born about 1878 in Pennsylvania. He was a farmer; later he was a fruit wholesaler. 1900 Census: Harry A. Orner (single, with brother Irvin), page 094, visit 052/056, Altoona (2nd Ward), Blair, Pennsylvania. 1910 Census: Harry A. Oner, page 253, visit 013/013, Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania. 1920 Census: Harry A. Orner, page 122, visit 174/179, Warriors Mark, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. 1930 Census: Harry A. Orner, page 214, visit 079/091, North Middleton, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. He and Ora are both buried at Carlisle Old Graveyard at Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Known children with second wife:  Clarence O. Orner, born about 1902, died 1927, married 29 July 1923 to Dorothy Zimmerman (daughter of Thomas I. Zimmerman and Effie Hesser) who was born 21 October 1904(17) at Altoona and died 11 September 1976 at Altoona(17)(also Altoona Mirror, issue of 13 September 1976), 1930 Census: Dorothy K. Orner (widow, with Samuel J. Krugh), page 048, visit 218/226, Altoona (E.D. 30), Blair, Pennsylvania, no children with her in 1930;  Steven A. Orner, born about 1904.

Mary Anna5 Orner, born 22 July and christened 07 October 1837 (Sponsors: parents)(6);  died 1894(N);  married after the 1870 census to George Schultz who was born about 1839 in Pennsylvania. He was a farmer. 1850 Census: Mary A. Oner (with John Trone?, farmer), page 162, visit 029/029, Franklin, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1880 Census: George Schultz, page 030, visit 044/046, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. Known children:  Anna N. Schultz, born about 1874;  Sarah E. Schultz, born about 1876; George E. Schultz, born about 1879.

(Sergeant) Israel5 Orner, born 11 October 1839;  died 29 December 1909(14);  married 02 February 1865 to Sarah Jane Hoffman (possibly daughter of Michael and Jane Hoffman) who was born 26 February 1841(14) and died 01 May 1926(14). He was a carpenter. He served as a Butler Township Supervisor. They moved to Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania in 1898. Civil War service: Sergeant in Company I, 165th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. He received an invalid pension, application filed 16 October 1889 in Pennsylvania. Sarah received a widow's pension, application filed 03 January 1910 in Pennsylvania. 1850 Census: Israel Orner (with Amos Schlosser, farmer), page 056, visit 728/802, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1860 Census: Israel Orner (single, with brother Jonas), page 034, visit 915/944, Butler, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1880 Census: Israel Orner, page 053, visit 034/036, Butler, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1890 Veterans Census: Israel Orner, page 005, visit 133/143, Butler, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1900 Census: Isriel Orner, page 100, visit 448/458, Carlisle (4th Ward), Cumberland, Pennsylvania. They are buried at Fairview Cemetery at Arendtsville, Adams, Pennsylvania. Known children:

Emory E.6 Orner, born 24 October 1868;  died 1944(14);  married 22 December 1896(43) to Jeanette Daisy Cully (daughter of William D. and Louisa C. Cully) who was born [about November] 1877(14) in Huntington, Adams, Pennsylvania and died 1933(14). He was a shoemaker. 1900 Census: Emery Orner, page 100, visit 450/460, Carlisle (4th Ward), Cumberland, Pennsylvania. 1910 Census: Emory E. Orner, page 125, visit 021/022, North Middleton, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. 1920 Census: Emory E. Orner, page 240, visit 139/141, Frankford, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. 1930 Census: Emory E. Orner, page 103, visit 051/052, Upper Frankford, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. They are buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery near Newville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Known children:

Lester Eusebius7 Orner, born 30 September 1897(14)(40);  died 1951(14);  married by 1918(40) to Mary C. Stambaugh (daughter of David F. Stambaugh and Catharine Minerva Book) who was born 10 February 1899(17) in Jackson, Perry, Pennsylvania and died April 1977 at Linwood, Atlantic, New Jersey(17). He was a chauffeur; later he was an office manager [at an auto dealership?]. He registered for the WWI Draft at Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. 1920 Census: Lester E. Orner, page 230, visit 011/022, Harrisburg (8th Ward), Dauphin, Pennsylvania. 1930 Census: Lester E. Orner, page 075, visit 016/049, Philadelphia (E.D. 224), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is buried with his parents. Known child:  John Orner, born about October 1919.

Irvin Melvin7 Orner, born 04 September 1901;  died 29 November 1964 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida;  married 11 September 1923 to Louise M. Kuhlwind (her second marriage) who was born 1898(14) in Pennsylvania and died 1983(14). He was the Managing Executive for newspapers at Camden, New Jersey; at New Orleans, Louisiana; at Atlanta, Georgia; and at St. Petersburg. He was listed in Who Was Who in America, Volume 4, 1961-1968, published by Marquis Who’s Who in America, Chicago, Illinois, 1968. 1920 Census: Melvin E. Orner (single, with brother Lester, just above), page 230, visit 011/022, Harrisburg (8th Ward), Dauphin, Pennsylvania. 1930 Census: Irvin M. Orner, page 040, visit 280/285, Camden (E.D. 56), Camden, New Jersey. They are buried with his parents. He may have adopted a son from her previous marriage:  Harold Orner, born about 1917 in Pennsylvania.

Cameron Emory7 Orner, born 14 February 1904(14)(17);  died 13 April 1982(14) at Newville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania(17);  married 24 November 1933 to Caroline Bistline (daughter of William Clair Bistline and Margaret E. Wetzel) who was born 06 February 1908(14)(17) and died 05 April 1999(14)(17) at Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. They are buried with his parents. They may have had three children.

Sadie Alberta6 Orner, born 07 September 1872.

Clarence R.6 Orner, born 31 December 1875(14);  died 01 March 1881(14);  buried at Fairview Cemetery.

Izora Kate6 Orner, born 09 December 1877.

Nina V.6 Orner, born October 1880.

Viola Minerva6 Orner, born 24 November 1881.

Amos William5 Orner, born 29 January 1842(14);  died 10 May 1918(14) (gravestone, external link);  married 29 December 1863 to JULIANN6 BEAMER who was born 10 September 1845 and died 29 August 1924. He was a carpenter. Civil War service: Company I, 165th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. He received an invalid pension, application filed 16 October 1889 in Pennsylvania. Julia received a widow’s pension, application filed 16 May 1919 in Pennsylvania. 1850 Census: Amos Orner (with step-father Philip Beamer), page 052, visit 677/746, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1860 Census: Amos Orner (with Leonard Taylor, farmer), page 411, visit 454/467, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1870 Census: Amos W. Orner, page 268, visit 258/288, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1880 Census: Amos Orner, page 010, visit 051/054, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1890 Veterans Census: Amos W. Orner, page 001, visit 028/029, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1900 Census: Amos W. Orner, page 040, visit 286/292, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1910 Census: Amos Orner, page 274, visit 089/089, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1920 Census: Julia A. Orner (widow), page 048, visit 027/027, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. He is buried at Wenksville Methodist Church in Menallen. Known children:

Ella R.6 Orner, born 09 October 1864;  married 1885-86 to Nathaniel Mummert (son of Henry and Eliza Mummert) who was born about September 1861 in Adams County. He was a farm manager; later he worked at an engine factory. 1900 Census: Nathaniel Mummert, page 040, visit 287/293, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1910 Census: Nathaniel Munnert, page 263, visit 164/177, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1920 Census: Nathaniel Mummert, page 158, visit 256/258, Shippensburg (East Ward), Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Known children:  Oscar W. Mummert, born about October 1889;  Arta E. Mummert, born about June 1891;  Alva J. Mummert (daughter), born about October 1893;  Martha Blanche Mummert, born about February 1895;  J. Russel Mummert, born about 1904;  Walter G. Mummert, born about 1906.

Samuel W.6 Orner, born 23 June 1866;  died 1938;  married 21 April 1891 to Fianna C. (Rex) Richardson (her second marriage)(daughter of George K. and Savilla Rex) who was born about July 1861 in Menallen and died 1938. He was a millwright. 1900 Census: Samuel W. Orner, page 040, visit 277/283, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1910 Census: Samuel W. Orner, page 025, visit 315/324, Biglerville borough, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1920 Census: Samuel W. Orner, page 157, visit 060/063, Gettysburg (1st Ward), Adams, Pennsylvania. 1930 Census: Samuel Orner, page 127, visit 117/130, Gettysburg (1st Ward), Adams, Pennsylvania. [She had two daughters from her previous marriage.] They probably had no children.

Anna Belle6 Orner, born 03 June 1870;  died young.

Amos William6 Orner, twin, born 17 August 1887(14)(17)(49);  died 12 December 1971 at Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania(14)(17) (gravestone, external link);  unmarried. He is buried at Wenksville Methodist Church.

Harry Edgar6 Orner, twin, born 17 August 1887(14)(49)[although WWI draft registration says 1888(40)];  died 17 March 1950 aged 62 years, 07 months(43);  married 1917-18 to EVA GRACE8 BEAMER who was born about 16 October 1899 in Menallen and died 05 March 1956 aged 56 years, 04 months, 18 days(43). He was a farmer. He was a WWI veteran; he registered for the draft in Menallen. 1920 Census: Edgar H. Orner, page 052, visit 108/109, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. 1930 Census: Edgar Orner, page 002, visit 030/032, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania. They are buried at Wenksville Methodist Church, (their gravestone, external link). Known children:  Edna Mae Orner, born 16 July 1919 and christened 03 January 1920(43);  Thelma Orner, born 02 November 1923(17), died 24 July 2001(17) at Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, married to Cloyd F. Shank (son of William and Goldie Shank) who was born about 1924 in Adams County;  Ruth Orner, twin, born 11 October 1927, married ______ Black;  Richard D. Orner, twin, born 11 October 1927(14)(17), died 15 September 2004(14) at Bendersville, Adams, Pennsylvania(17), married Frances L. Southerly, he is buried at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens at Gettysburg, they had at least four children.

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