Verus Levi Paulhamus1,2,3,4,5,6

M, (7 October 1890 - 27 August 1973)
     Verus Levi Paulhamus was born on 7 October 1890 at Anthony Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3,4,6 He was the son of Levi M. Paulhamus and Clarissa L. King. Verus Levi Paulhamus married, at age 26, Della Viola Roller, age 22, daughter of John N. Roller and Sarah Matilda Hetner, on Thursday, 23 November 1916 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, by the Reverend Alfred C. Paulhamus.2,5 Verus Levi Paulhamus died on 27 August 1973 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 82 years, 10 months and 20 days.3,4,6 He was buried on 30 August 1973 in the State Road United Methodist Church Cemetery, located in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.4
     He was a farmer in 1930. The anniversary announcement for Verus Levi Paulhamus and Della Viola Roller was published on 16 December 1966 in the local paper, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. This announcement stated:

     Mr. and Mrs. Verus Paulhamus, 413 Stevens Street, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on December 20. They will be honored at a dinner this evening given by their family, at the home of Max Paulhamus, Linden RD 1, a son.

Mr. and Mrs. Paulhamus are also the parents of two other sons, Donald, Linden RD 1; Clair, Williamsport RD 2, and a foster daughter, Mrs. John Coles, Philadelphia. There are nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mrs. Paulhamus is the former Della Roller. The couple was married at the home of Mrs. Paulhamus' parents, this city, with the Rev. A. C. Paulhamus officiating at the ceremony.

They are members of Trinity Gospel Church. Mr. Paulhamus is a retired farmer.2
According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index Verus's last known residence was Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.6

Children of Verus Levi Paulhamus and Della Viola Roller

Last Edited=1 Apr 2008

Citations

  1. [S1259] The Rev. Alfred C. Paulhamus obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, February 1970. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna (Weiss) Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.
  2. [S1360] Mr., Mrs. Verus Paulhamus To Mark 50th Anniversary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, December 1966. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Lena [Hafer] Bower (1915-1998). Viewed at her home, RD #5 (now Bower Road), Williamsport, PA in September of 1993, by Kevin Sholder. The scrapbook that contains this article is now owned by her daughter. Zella Elvira Lovell, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.
  3. [S1362] Verus L. Paulhamus obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, August 1973. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Zella (Lovell) Stabler (1916- ). Viewed at her home, RD #3, Box 156 (now Jobs Run Road), Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania in October of 1992, by Kevin Sholder. Zella Elvira Lovell, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.
  4. [S1363] Memorial card from the funeral of Verus L. Paulhamus at State Road United Methodist Church Cemetery. Presumably from a local funeral home in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 30 August 1973. The original funeral card was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Lena [Hafer] Bower (1915-1998). Viewed at her home, RD #5 (now Bower Road), Williamsport, PA in September of 1993, by Kevin Sholder. The scrapbook that contains this article is now owned by her daughter. Phyllis Jane Bower, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.
  5. [S1364] Clair R. Paulhamus obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, September 1990. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Lena [Hafer] Bower (1915-1998). Viewed at her home, RD #5 (now Bower Road), Williamsport, PA in September of 1993, by Kevin Sholder. The scrapbook that contains this article is now owned by her daughter. Phyllis Jane Bower, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.
  6. [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. VERUS PAULHAMUS, birth listed as 07 Oct 1890, died listed as Aug 1973, issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 29 Feb 2004.
  7. [S1464] Donald L. Paulhamus obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 2 December 2007. Original obituary available in print or online for 90 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/page/category.detail/nav/5012/…. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.