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Note: er Arnold age 39, with his wife, Mary Arnold age 33, and their children; Sarah J. Arnold age 11, Margaret A. Arnold age 10, Ephraim Arnold age 8, and Elizabeth Arnold age 7. Also listed in the same household were Ann Maria Bower age 11, and Theodore F. Arnold age 1. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1850 census, microfilm roll M432_798, Page 51A, house #216, family #216)
In 1860 James (listed in the census as Samuel) Rader, age 27, a day laborer, was living in Bushkill Twp., Northampton Co., PA, with his wife, Augusta Rader age 26, and two Rader children;
- Joseph Rader, age 3 - Wilson Rader, age 1 Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1860 census, microfilm roll M653_1147, Page 219, house #1169, family #1259)
James served in the Civil War at a Private in Company C of the 129th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted on 5 August 1862 at Bethlehem, PA and mustered in at Harrisburg, PA, on 12 August 1862. He participated in the battles of Fredericksburg on 13 December 1862 and Chancellorsville on 3 May 1863. He mustered out on 18 May 1863.
On 31 August 1864 he re-enlisted at Harrisburg, PA for a second tour of duty of one year as a Private in Company F of the 202nd Regiment, PVI. He mustered in at Harrisburg, PA on 2 September 1864. On 10 September 1864 his regiment went into camp near Chambersburg, VA, and 19 days later at Alexandria, VA. In October and November of 1864 he was treated for typhoid at Mc Clellan Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. After leaving the hospital he was assigned to guard duty on the Manassas Gap railroad at Alexandria, VA, fighting guerillas who were trying to destroy General Sheridan's supply lines. He was later assigned guard duty on the Orange and Alexandria railroad at Fairfax, VA. From March to May of 1865 he served as Company cook. In May of 1865 his regiment was ordered to Philadelphia, then to Tamaqua, and then to Harrisburg. He mustered out at Harrisburg, PA, on 3 August 1865.
In 1870 James Rader, age 37, a laborer, was living in Bushkill Twp., Northampton Co., PA, with his wife, Augusta Rader age 37, and five Rader children;
- Joseph Rader, age 13 - Wilson Rader, age 11 - Ellen Rader, age 6 - Lucinda Rader, age 4 - Mary Rader, age 1 They had no real estate and had personal property valued at $200. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1870 census, microfilm roll M593_1381, Page 391B, house #204, family #211)
In 1880 James Rader, age 46, a laborer, was living in the 3rd Ward in Bethlehem, Northampton Co., PA, with his wife, Augusta Rader age 45, and five of their children:
- son Joseph H. Rader, age 22 - son Wilson (listed as Milten) C. Rader, age 21, a laborer - daughter Ellen E. Rader, age 16 - daughter Mary A. Rader, age 11, at school - daughter Sallie A. Rader, age 2 Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1880 census, microfilm roll T9-1160, Family History Film 1255160, Page 278D, house #115, family #123)
James operated the Borhek fruit farm on Lehigh Mountain in the Fountain Hill section of South Bethlehem for 13 years, up to the time of his death. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Church on Fountain Hill.
In July of 1890 James Rader, a resident of Salisbury Twp., South Bethlehem, applied for and was granted a soldier's pension. After his death, his pension was granted to his widow, Augusta.
James died at the age of 58 of injuries when he fell out of a cherry tree on his farm. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bethlehem. His funeral was conducted by Rev. W. H. Stauffer of St. Luke's Church of South Bethlehem.
RADER - Father James, a son of Joseph and Catherine Rader, was born in Bushkill Twp., Northampton Co., PA., June 13, 1833, and last Wednesday, June 10, 1891, at 3 o'clock he fell from a cherry tree, and at 8 p.m. he fell asleep in Jesus. Age, 58 years within three days. On the 7th of Sept., 1856, he was united in holy wedlock to Augusta Plottenberger, which union was blessed with 9 children. In the year 1855 through the earnest labors of Bro. Geo. Knerr he was soundly converted to God, received holy baptism, joined the Evangelical Association and remained faithful to God and the church until God called him from labor to reward. Only seven weeks ago his daughter, Mary Danzer, preceded him to the other world. Father Rader leaves a sorrowing widow, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 3 grandchildren and many friends to mourn his departure, but not as such as have no hope. May God grant them a happy reunion in glory! Funeral by the writer, assisted by Revs. O. L. Saylor and N. L. Bechtel. W. H. STAUFFER
(Above newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper. Found in pension application documents of Augusta Rader, wife of James Rader.)
"Times", Bethlehem, PA, 11 June 1891, pg. 1:
A CHERRY PICKERS DEATH
HE TUMBLES FROM A HIGH BOUGH AND DIES
The Awful Fate That Befel a Prominent Fruit Grower - A Man of Much Value to the Community
James Rader, the well-known fruit farmer on Borhek's farm on the Lehigh Mountain, fell from a cherry tree at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon and sustained injuries which caused his death at 8 o'clock in the evening. While picking the fruit he had climbed almost to the top of the tree and when about 30 feet from the ground the limb upon which he was standing broke and Mr. Rader fell headforemost from his lofty perch. He struck the ground with his left shoulder, which was broken, and he sustained internal injuries of a severe nature which later caused his death.
Dr. Bush was called and reduced the fractured shoulder, and later Dr. Stout was summoned in consultation. Their efforts were to no avail, however, and their patient, after much suffering, passed away.
Mr. Rader was 58 years old and had lived on the farm 13 years, during which time he brought it to the highest state of cultivation. Mr. Borhek, the owner of the farm, spoke of him as a most trustworthy and industrious man and takes his death as a personal bereavement.
Mr. Rader served as a soldier in Co. C of the 129th Regiment, under Capt. Jonathan K. Taylor, and in Co. K of the 202nd Regiment, under command of the late Capt. Lilly, of Mauch Chunk. He was a member of J. K. Taylor post. The deceased was a devout member of St. Paul's Evangelical Church, on Fountain Hill. In fact the existence of that thrifty congregation was due in part to his earnest efforts.
He is survived by a widow and three children.
The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. After services at the home, the interment will be made in the Evangelical Cemetery.
MR. JAMES RADER - THE CHERRY TREE VICTIM
He is Laid to Rest with Elaborate Military Honors
The late James Rader, who met with such a sad death on Tuesday evening by falling from a cherry tree was buried with military honors this afternoon. The funeral services were held at his late home on the Borhek farm and were conducted by Rev. W. H. Stauffer of the Evangelical church. The casket was placed in the hearse and with J. K. Taylor Post #182 G.A.R. as a guard of honor the remains were brought to town and interred in Evangelical Cemetery. The services at the grave were according to G.A. ritual. The paulbearers were comrades E. W. Miller, John Hartman, Charles Ziegenfuss, and George A. Yohe. Thirty five members of Taylor Post marched in. The funeral was a very large one.
In 1900 James' widow, Augusta Rader, b. Jul 1834 in PA age 65, was living at 232 Fairview Street in Bethlehem, Northampton Co., PA, with their unmarried daughter, Sallie Rader b. Jul 1877 in PA age 22, a dress maker. Augusta was the mother of 9 children, of whom 3 were living in 1900. (1900 census, microfilm roll T623_1446, Page 7A, house #148, family #154)
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 95262015
2. Pennsylvania Civil War Muster Rolls)
Note: In 1850 James Rader, age 17, was living in Ross Twp., Monroe Co., PA, in the household of Pet
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