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Note: 6 by Rev. Joshua Yeager. He was also married to both his first wife, Salome Mory, and second wife, Mary Allam, by Rev. Jeager (aka. Yeager).
The marriage of Salome Mory to Johann Heller Yost was announced in the 21 October 1840 issue of the German language newspaper "Der Friedens Bote".
John's marriage to Miss Maria "Allum" was announced in the Thursday, 10 January 1850 edition of the "Independent Democrat" newspaper. At the time of their marriage they were both living in Bethlehem. The newspaper reported their date of marriage as 26 December 1849 but Rev. Jaeger's records show they were married on Christmas Day, 25 December..
John Heller Yost was a carpenter. In 1841 he came to Bethlehem, PA, where he was first employed as a mechanic by John J. Levers. Later he worked for John Sigley and eventually succeeded Sigley in that business. He was an elder and trustee of Salem Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, and superintendent of the church edifice in 1883. In 1867 he served on the Bethlehem Town Council. (Source: Extract of obituary from "Bethlehem Daily Times", Bethlehem Public Library)
In 1850 Jno. H. Yost, b. in PA, age 32, a carpenter, was living in Bethlehem Boro in Northampton Co., PA, with his second wife, Mary Yost, b. in PA, age 31, and four children, all born in PA;
- S. A. (Sarah Ann) Yost, age 9 - El. (Catharine Elizabeth) Yost, age 7 - Lya. (Lydia) Yost, age 6 - El. (Elemina) Yost, age 2 Also living in his household was John Heller's un-married brother, Abraham Yost, b. in PA, age 21, also a carpenter. The others listed in his household were: P. Jackel, age 20, a carpenter; J. Hunter, age 19, a carpenter; J. Sterner, age 19, a carpenter; Hy. Fullmer, age 23, a mason; L. Schick, age 22, a mason; Jo. Shiel, b. in Germany, age 25, a mason; L. Rausch Kolp, b. in Germany, age 25, a laborer; J. Allum, age 28, a mason; and W. Allum, age 20, a mason. John Heller Yost owned real estate valued at $2,000. (1850 census, microfilm roll M432_802, pg. 241B, house #121, family 160)
In 1860 John H. Yost, age 44, a master carpenter, was living in Bethlehem Borough, Northampton Co., PA, with his second wife, Mary Yost, age 41, and six Yost children;
- Catharine Yost, age 18, a dressmaker - Lydia Yost age 16,, a dressmaker - Elmina Yost, age 11 - Harrison Yost, age 7 - Franklin Yost, age 4 - Clarissa Yost, age 1 Also listed in John's household were: Aaron Weinch, age 19, a jour. carpenter; Lewis Reinhart, age 24, a jour. carpenter; Edward Shaffer, age 18, an apprentice carpenter; Samuel Hauser, age18, a teamster; and John Muschlitz, age 58, a huckster. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1860 census, microfilm roll M653_1147, Page 118, house #133, family #170)
In 1870 John H. Yost, age 52, a carpenter, was living in the Second Ward in Bethlehem in Northampton Co., PA, with his second wife, Mary Yost, age 51, and five children;
- Elemina Yost, age 22 - Harrison Yost, age 17 - Franklin Yost, age 15 - Clarrisa Yost, age 11 - Mahida Yost, age 6 Also listed in his household were: Erwin Yost, age 19, a carpenter apprentice; Wilson Cope, age 19, also a carpenter apprentice; Samuel Houser, age 28, working in a rolling mill; Arevesta Plotz, age 14, a domestic servant; and Jeremiah Fenstermacher, age 17, a carpenter apprentice. John Yost owned real estate valued at $20,000 and had personal property of $3,000. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1870 census, microfilm roll M593_1381, pg. 296A, house #195, family #215)
In 1880 John H. Yost, age 62, was living in the Second Ward in Bethlehem in Northampton Co., PA, with his second wife, Mary Yost, age 60. All of John's children had now left home and John and Mary were living alone. (1880 census, microfilm roll 1160, Family History Film: 1255160, Page 264D, house #169, family #219)
In 1880 three of the children of John H. and Mary (nee Allam) Yost, were listed in a boarding house in the Second Ward in Bethlehem in Northampton Co., PA. The three children were: Harry Yost, age 28, a carpenter; Clara Yost, age 21, a clerk; and Mehida V. Yost, age 16, in public school. The landlord of the boarding house was Samuel Riegle, age 52. (1880 census, microfilm roll 1160, Family History Film: 1255160, pg. 263A, house #146, family #184)
John Heller Yost died at the residence of his son-in-law, Allen J. Sterner, in West Bethlehem. In addition to brothers and sisters, he left 8 children and 22 grandchildren.
"YOST, John H. - second oldest s. of Nathaniel and Elizabeth; b. Jan. 26, 1818 in Salisbury twp.
DIED - Mar. 15, 1883 at res. of son-in-law, Allen J. Sterner in W. Bethlehem; bd in Union cem.; Salem Lutheran Church; carpenter; in 1841 came to Bethlehem; mechanic for John J. Levers; employe of John Sigley; succeded Sigley in his business; elder & trustee of Salem Lutheran Church; superintendent of present church edifice; 1867 Bethlehem Town Council.
MARRIED - first, Miss Salome Morey of Salisbury twp., Oct. 18, 1840; wife died Oct. 7, 1848.
MARRIED - second, Miss Magdalena Allam of Bethlehem, Dec. 25, 1849; she died July 1, 1881; surv. by children of first marriage; Mrs. Anton Hesse; Mrs. Jacob Speck and Mrs. George Murray of Bethlehem; Mrs. Frederick Kimball of Flourtown, Montgomery co.; ch. by second marriage; Mrs. Allen J. Sterner of W. Bethlehem; Frank of Sayre, PA; Harry and Mohida of Bethlehem; sis. and bro: Mrs. Sallie Apple and Mrs. Rebecca Ritter of So. Bethlehem; Mrs. Mary Derhamer of Seville, O; Mrs. Caroline Bachman of Allentown; Daniel of Centre Valley; Edward of Sayre, PA. and Abraham of New York City; twenty-two gr. ch." (Marriage/Death Extracts from Bethlehem "Daily Times" 1867-1890, Bethlehem Public Library)
(Genealogy Note: According to his obituary, John was the "second oldest" son of Nathaniel and Elisabeth. The name of the oldest son is unknown as of this writing.)
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com, Memorial # 60109909. Inscription: Aged 64 Years 1 Mo. & 19 Days)
Note: John Heller Yost was confirmed at Friedensville Church in Upper Saucon Twp. on 17 April 183
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