Florence Kathryn (Moser) Ammon & the Moser Line dating back to 1530

Florence Kathryn was born on February 9, 1914 to Peter Clyde and Hattie Belle (Klapp) Moser.

Florence at the age of 3 or 4

Florence was a very pretty and girl with blond hair and brown eyes. She had a brother, Herman, who was 7 years older than her, and another brother, Harold, who was 7 years younger than her.

Florence was born on the farm which later became the home of her and her husband, Keith Otto Ammon in Milton, Pennsylvania.

Florence's senior picture. My grandfather nicknamed her Mutt

Florence did well in school. She graduated (which was not too common for girls or even boys at the time) from Milton High School in 1932. She enjoyed spelling and history and graduated at the top of her class.

Senior picture. Florence is second row last one on the right.

Florence loved dogs. She had many different breeds throughout her life.

Behind Florence is the Moser Home. Note the interesting shutters on the windows.

Florence was very photogenic and was dressed in the style of Amelia Earhart of the 1920s and 30s.

Florence met Keith Ammon on a blind date in 1932 and two years later they were married in the living room of the Moser home.

Florence and Keith in Philadelphia. They moved there after their marriage in 1934 and lived there for 4 years before returning to the Milton/Lewisburg area.

Florence and Keith had four children, two boys--Freddie and Dick--and two girls--Florence Carol and Linda. Only the girls would survive to adulthood. Freddie would die at 18 from a blood clot during surgery and Dickie would die at 16.

Florence with sons Freddie and Dickie and my mother, Carol.

A family photo prior to the birth of their last child Linda.

The children of Florence and Keith: from Left, Linda, Carol, Dick (Richard), and Freddie

Florence was very close to her brother Herman. Her brother Harold was viewed less favorably because he had been divorced once (when there was still a stigma about divorce) and he owned a bar, which was also looked down upon.

One of the few pictures of Florence with her brother Harold.

Florence's brother Herman

Florence was a very Christian woman. She would read her Bible every day and often talked about her faith.

Florence in 1978 pictured at Walter Lee Curfman & Carol Ammon's wedding

Florence with Keith and daughter Carol at their home in Milton, PA.

Florence loved to travel. She and Keith purchased an RV and traveled around the US and Canada for several years in the 1960s and 70s.

Florence always kept a very neat home. She loved Christmas, and I have fond memories of spending Christmas in their home.

Florence with grandchildren Megan and Keith Curfman

Florence was close with her two daughters, Linda and Carol. After Keith passed away in 1993, Florence would live with both of them for a while. She spent the last years of her life with my parents, Walter and Carol in Hustontown, PA.

Grandma Ammon as I called her, was proud of my academic achievements. She and I were especially close and I think I filled a small void that was left by the loss of her two sons. Walter is pictured on the far left and Carol on the far right.

Florence would take a few trips with us in the 1980s and we really enjoyed her company.

Florence had a booth-style table in her kitchen and we had many family dinners and chats around that table. She had a Tiffany hanging light above the table that was very welcoming and warm.

Peter Clyde Moser

Florence's father was Peter Clyde Moser. He was born in 1878. In 1905, Peter Clyde married Hattie Belle Klapp and they had three children together. Peter died in December of 1941 at the age of 63. He was an active member of the Christ Lutheran Church and Road supervisor for 16 years. At the time of his death, he still had one brother, Charles, and six sisters living. Peter Clyde's father was Jacob Boyer Moser.

Peter Clyde had bad asthma and I remember Florence telling me how he would turn on the oven and put his head inside to open up his sinuses.

Peter Clyde Moser and Hattie Bell Klapp Moser

Peter Clyde pictured with one of his grandchildren, possibly Freddie

Florence with her mother Hattie and brother Herman

The Mosers in later years. Peter Clyde is back left beside son Herman. Wife Hattie is front middle.

Peter and Hattie with son Harold in front of the Moser home. Note how Peter never seems to look at the camera for a picture.

brother Herman with a unique piece of farm machinery.

Jacob Boyer Moser 1845-1937

Jacob Boyer Moser was born on March 28, 1845, at Oak Grove, Montour county, Pennsylvania, the son of Justine and Jacob Sr. He married Mary Catherine Fenstermacher (Moser) and they had nine children together. Jacob died on December 13, 1937, in Watsontown, Pennsylvania, at the age of 92, and was buried there. 

Jacob's obituary stated that Jacob was the oldest resident of Watsontown. He was a farmer and a member of the Lutheran church.

Jacob Moser Sr. 1807-1901

Jacob Moser Sr. was born on October 6, 1807, in Berks, Pennsylvania. His father was Peter Moser and his mother was Anna. Jacob married Justine Boyer. He died on March 31, 1901, in Potts Grove, Pennsylvania, at the impressive age of 93, and was buried in Montour, Pennsylvania. Note that Jacob Sr. and Jacob his son lived into their 90s.

From Jacob's obituary, it says that he died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jermiah Ficks at Pottsgrove. He owned a great deal of real estate, which included property in Mooresburg. He was a successful farmer an dis also buried at the Lutheran church, Oak Grove.

Oak Grove Lutheran Church near Potts Grove, PA. Both Jacob Mosers are buried here.

Peter Moser 1781-1856

Peter Moser was born on May 15, 1781, in Berks, Pennsylvania. His father was Peter and his mother was Margaretha Lampe. Peter married Anna Barbara Steinrock in 1807. He died on March 15, 1856, in Washingtonville, Pennsylvania, at the age of 74. 

"The Moser family now well known in the northern portion of Northumberland county is descended from Peter Moser, a native of Berks county, Pa., who in 1838 came to Derry township, then in Northumberland county, but now included in Montour county. He had considerable land and was a lifelong farmer, being succeeded on his home place by his son-in-law, Gideon Dietrich. He was an early live stock dealer, and was a prominent and successful man, being able to give a farm to each of his nine children. He is buried at Washingtonville Church, which he helped to build, being one of the foremost members of the Lutheran congregation there; he served many years in the church council.

Peter Moser Sr. 1741 - 1829 Imigrant to Pennsylvania from Germany

Peter Moser Sr. was born in 1741 in Germany. Peter's father was Hans and his mother was Katherine. Peter came to America 10) in 1751 on the ship Duke of Wurtemberg and landed in Philadelphia. Peter traveled with his father Hans Michael and several siblings. Peter married Margaretha Lampe on February 9, 1767, in Germantown, Maryland. He had twelve children, five boys and seven girls died on June 10, 1829, in Amity, Pennsylvania, having lived a long life of 88 years, and was buried in Douglassville, Pennsylvania.  "Peter enrolled in the Revolutionary War, but was fined as not served. He was then double-taxed as a loyalist." Excerpt from Mosser/Musser Family by Anita L. Mott. (His brother, George, served as his substitute).

The Revolutionary War Pension and bounty-Land Warrant Application files, pertaining to George Moser (1740-1806) state that he also served both for himself and in the place of his brother (Peter Moser).

"Burkhard Moser, born 1748, son of Hans Michael, was three years old when the family came to America. At the time of the Revolution, he and his younger brother Christian enlisted for service in the Continental army, and served through the whole of the war. They sent the pay received from the government to their brother, Peter, near Pottstown, and after the close of the war they returned to Montgomery county. Christian settled in Whitepain township, buying a farm with the money he had received from the government. Burkhard was somewhat eccentric and, it is stated, of "wild habits," and he went into the mountains perhaps a little earlier than 1800, and settled in what is now known as Tamaqua, Schuylkill county. There is evidence to show he visited his brothers on several occasions, and that Peter visited him once or twice.

Hans Michael Moser 1699 - 1780 Immigrant to Pennsylvania on Ship Duke of Wurtemberg

Johann "Hans" Michael Moser was born on December 22, 1699, in Brunst, Bavaria, Germany. His father was Johann and his mother was Eva. Hans Michael married Katherine on June 27, 1720, in Bodnegg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Hans died on August 19, 1780, in Forks, Pennsylvania, having lived a long life of 80 years. Hans  emigrated from Germany to America, on the ship Duke of Wurtemberg, which landed at Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1751. He brought his wife, Catharine, and four children with him.

In 1751 Hans is documented as signing the oath of Allegiance to Pennsylvania. Hans and family settled in Amityville, Douglass township, Berks county, Pa. He was later baptized at Dryland Union Luthern Church, Hecktown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

The Moser family in Bavaria dates back to 1623 and prior to that Rhineland in the 1580s. The first Mosers appear to have originated in Bern, Switzerland in the 1530s, per ancestry.com.