Gerson Doney, Sr. owned a 40 acre farm near Emerickville, one of the earliest in the county. He was listed as a carpenter in the 1850 Census. Later listed as a farmer and then a peddler. He was remembered by many as the maker and dispenser of "Doney's Salve", a valuable preparation for sores, cuts, bruises, etc. In 1832, in Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA., he married Catharine Dunkelberger. They had 8 children: Catherine (Neel), John D., Daniel D., Emanuel, Mary Elizabeth (Endress), Salome (Mowrey), William F. and Gerson, Jr.
At this time, unable to determine without question, who his parents are.
At this time, unable to determine without question, who his parents are.
Gerson Doney, Sr. owned a 40 acre farm near Emerickville, one of the earliest in the county. He was listed as a carpenter in the 1850 Census. Later listed as a farmer and then a peddler. He was remembered by many as the maker and dispenser of "Doney's Salve", a valuable preparation for sores, cuts, bruises, etc. In 1832, in Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA., he married Catharine Dunkelberger. They had 8 children: Catherine (Neel), John D., Daniel D., Emanuel, Mary Elizabeth (Endress), Salome (Mowrey), William F. and Gerson, Jr.
At this time, unable to determine without question, who his parents are.
At this time, unable to determine without question, who his parents are.
Gravesite Details
No headstone. There was a stele marker beside wife Catherine's headstone.
Family Members
Siblings
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