OBIT: Theodore Berghaus KLEIN, 1918, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JudyBoo Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/dauphin/ _________________________________________ THEODORE KLEIN DIES IN LEBANON Theodore Berghaus Klein, 264 Boas street, for years president of the Historical Society of Dauphin County, died today in his eighty-seventh year. Mr. Klein was born at New Cumberland and passed almost his entire life in this city and nearby counties. He was born August 22, 1831, his father being John Klein who had married Eliza Berghaus. His grandfather had settled in York County after coming from Germany in the last century. The early life of Mr. Klein was passed here where he received his education in the public schools and Captain Alden Partridge's Military Institute. He learned the drug business and for a time was engaged in this business at Mobile, Ala. After a short stay in the South he returned here, and joining a corps of engineers under General Mifflin, engaged in surveys in various parts of the State. For many years he was subsequently engaged in the lumber, coal and grain trade in Adams County, but he then returned to Harrisburg and later moved to Lebanon. In 1880 he was elected as a member of the State House of Representatives here and he served through the sessions of 1881 and 1883, having been re-elected in 1882. In 1878 he rebuilt the flouring mill at New Market Forge and purchased the forge and farm. Mr. Klein was twice married. In 1859 to Rebecca Frazer, daughter of Christian and Eliza Frazer, this city, and later, after his wife's death, to Margaret Roedel, daughter of Jacob and Justina Roedel. Seven children were born as the result of these unions. After his term as a member of the House expired Mr. Klein took up his residence here again and for many years he was chief clerk in the Department of Internal Affairs. He was a charter member of the Historical Society of Dauphin County and was its head when he died. He had been re-elected numerous times without any opposition. Mr. Klein's historical knowledge of this city and surrounding country was broad, due to many years of reading and original research work, and his papers and annual addresses to the Historical Society were always most interesting. He wrote extensively on historical matters, and his penmanship up to the time he was taken with his fatal illness was the marvel of his friends. His best-known historical contribution on Pennsylvania history was on the Pennsylvania Canal, published in the State Reports and later issued separately. His writings were noted for their purity of style and the precision of his information. The Evening News, Harrisburg, Penna., Monday, July 22, 1918 Theodore Klein Will Be Buried Here Tomorrow Theodore B. Klein, who died early yesterday morning at the residence of his daughter in Lebanon, will be buried at the Harrisburg Cemetery tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services will be conducted this evening at 8 o'clock at 355 North Fifth street, Lebanon. Mr. Klein, who for years had been president of the Historical Society of Dauphin County, spent most of the eighty-seven years in this city. A large number of friends, who will be unable to go to Lebanon, will attend the burial here, at which time brief services will be held. The Evening News, Harrisburg, Penna., Tuesday, July 23, 1918 Funeral of Theodore Berghaus Klein Today Funeral services for Theodore Berghaus Klein, 87 years old, who died Monday at the home of his daughters, 355 Fifth street, Lebanon, were held at 8 o'clock last night in Lebanon. Mr. Klein was formerly of Harrisburg and was president of the Dauphin County Historical Society. The body was brought to Harrisburg today and taken directly from the train to the Harrisburg Cemetery where burial was made at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. J. Bradley Markward, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, this city, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Ellis N. Kremer, pastor of Reformed Salem Church, Harrisburg, and the Rev. Dr. Weigle, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill. The Evening News, Harrisburg, Penna., Wednesday, July 24, 1918