Preston Alfred Bohnert

Preston Alfred Bohnert

• Father: Franklin Pierce Bohnert b. October 1868, d. 2 August 1947
• Mother: Harriet May Lupole b. 23 January 1873, d. 22 January 1939

• Preston Alfred Bohnert was born on 11 March 1894 in Pennsylvania.
• Franklin Pierce Bohnert and Harriet May Lupole appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Morris Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, living next to Frank's sister Elizabeth Saulter.. Other members of the household included Preston Alfred Bohnert, Laura B. Bohnert and Mable R. Bohnert.
• Franklin Pierce Bohnert and Harriet May Lupole appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Morris Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, at Bache Road. Other members of the household included Preston Alfred Bohnert, Laura B. Bohnert, Mable R. Bohnert, Elizabeth M. Bohnert and Franklin C. Bohnert.
• He was attending school and working on the farm, according to the 1910 census.
• He married Alma Jane Emmick on 24 December 1913 in Blackwell Station, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, at the Methodist parsonage, with the Rev. Charles Sautter officiating.
• Preston Alfred Bohnert and Alma Jane Emmick appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Elk Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Other members of the household included Lester Delos Bohnert, Mildred M. Bohnert and Marion Marie Bohnert.
• He was working in a saw mill, according to the 1920 census.
• Preston Alfred Bohnert and Alma Jane Emmick appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Morris Township, Pennsylvania. Other members of the household included Lester Delos Bohnert, Mildred M. Bohnert, Marion Marie Bohnert, Eleanor M. Bohnert, Margaret L. Bohnert, Raymond L. Bohnert and Eugene E. Bohnert.
• He was farming, according to the 1930 census.
• The following appeared on 26 October 1939 in The Wellsboro Gazette: Lorenton-- Preston Bohnert and son Delos, who have been working on the electric line in North Carolina spent last week at their home here. They started back Sunday and will go on to South Carolina to be employed at the same work.
• The following appeared on 16 January 1964 in [The Wellsboro Gazette: Bohnerts Celebrate Golden Anniversary. It was a cold frosty morning, fifty years ago when Preston Bohnert and Alma Emmick left their respective homes to start the very first part of the trip that was to launch them into a sea of matrimony. A little snow was on the ground but not enough for a sleigh so a buggy was used. /P/ The date was December 24th, 1913. The first step was six miles south of Morris where in the Methodist parsonage at Blackwell Station (now Blackwell), the Rev. Charles Sautter performed the marriage ceremony. /P/ Afterward, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bohnert took the train out of Blackwell toward Jersey Shore and started on their wedding trip. Upon their return, they set up housekeeping in Morris and lived in this area until 1942 when they moved to Earlville, N. Y. /P/ During the 29 years they lived here, 9 children were born to them, four sons and five daughters. /P/ All nine children were present at their parents Golden Wedding reception held at the Lorenton Grange Hall last Saturday evening December 21st. /P/ Two children are living in the area. The oldest son, Delos, lives near the Grange hall. A daughter, Marian, now Mrs. Paul Witt lives near Nauvoo. Mr. Witt acted as master of ceremonies at the reception. /P/ Three children came from Arizona to honor their parents on this occasion. Daughter Mildred, now Mrs. Clifton Comstock, and son Raymond came from Dragoon; daughter Margaret, now Mrs. Paul Kriner from Benson. /P/ The other four children came from New York State. Daughter Eleanor now Mrs. Alden Deming came from Utica; sons, Eugene and Harold and daughter Beverly, now Mrs. Ulric Shattuck all live at Earlsville. Mr. Shattuck and the children did not accompany Beverly the youngest daughter, the spouses of the other eight and some of the children travelled here for this memorial occasion. /P/ The Bohnerts, besides the nine children have thirty-five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. /P/ The grange hall was beautifully decorated with gold and white crepe paper and golden bells. A small Christmas tree with lights stood at one end of the room. At the other, was the refreshment table presided over by children and grandchildren. /P/ One hundred guests attended. Mr. Paul Witt, acting as Master of Ceremonies introduced the youngest Bohnert present. She is nine weeks old, Pattie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bohnert of RD 1. /P/ After spending a couple of days in this vicinity the family left for the Bohnerts' home in Earlville where Open House was to be held on Tuesday, December 24th for the friends and neighbors the Bohnerts have lived among during the past twenty one years. /P/ After spending Christmas all together, Mr. and Mrs. Bohnert accompanied their children to Arizona to spend the winter. /P/ This was the first time during the past twenty one years that all nine children were together with their parents.
• The SSDI lists Earlville, Chenango County, New York, as the last residence of record of Preston Alfred Bohnert.
• Preston Alfred Bohnert died on 10 January 1968 at age 73 in Earlville, New York.
• Alma Jane Emmick became a widow at his death.
• The following appeared on 18 January 1968 in The Wellsboro Gazette: Funeral services were held on Sunday for Preston Bohnert of Earlville, a former resident of Morris who died at a hospital in Earlville on January 10th, following an extended illness. /P/ Mr. Bohnert was a retired farmer and lumberman and was well known in the area. Attending the funeral from Blossburg were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Bohnert of Covington and their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Bohnert of State College, Mrs. Mabel Comstock, Mrs. Loretta Thomas, Joseph Bohnert, Mrs. Elizabeth Guy and Mrs. Laura Thompson all of Morris, Mrs. Peggy Butters and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Friese of Cogan Station, and Mrs. Dora Sanza of Wellsboro. /P/ Mr. Bohnert is survived by his wife, the former Alma Emmick, and several children.

• Last Edited: 6 Nov 2009