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Note: s. Norman Rutman of Bethlehem, PA in the 1980's and Marriage Register, Courthouse, Allentown, PA.
Another source for the marriage of Walter and Margaret is Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 546.
The source for the birth, death, burial, and location of Walter's wife Margaret and Walter's middle initial is the Easton Sentinel/Express 13 May 1949. Source of Walter's death is the US Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles from History of Pennsylvania Volunteers 1861-1865-History of the 153 regiment, written by Rev.R.W. Kiefer and published in 1909. It lists Walter Rutman as being 22 years old when he mustered in on 7 Oct.1862. He was wounded at Chancellorsville, VA on 2 May 1863 and died 15 Jul.1890. He did receive a pension.
The source for the christening of daughter Mary Margretta is from the records of the Salem UCC Church in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. Her death is also recorded in the Argus (as 26 Dec, though this might be the burial date) as the child of Walter Rutman, Jr., age 8 months. Her tombstone is in the Greenwood cemetery, Howerton with the listing b. 28 April 1882 and d. 23 Dec 1882.
The source for the marriages and birth and death dates of Ervin Rutman is from the genealogical tables of his great-grandson, Doug Woodhouse at http://evanswoodfam.com/pedigree.php?personID=I2&tree=treeid.
The source for the marriage and dates of Howard Rutman is from the genealogical tables of his great-grandson, Doug Woodhouse at http://evanswoodfam.com/pedigree.php?personID=I2&tree=treeid. In addition he and Ervin are found on the 1900 Pennsylvania census living with widowed mother, Margaret Rutman.
Note: The marriage date of Walter and Margaret is from correspondence with Mr
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