Notes:
Data source is the 1971 self published book by Richard Glenn Huffman [deceased], "George Muma Genealogy".
Data source is Mary McGuire, E-mail mmcguire@cavemen.net
There is a book about Potawatomie Co., Kansas with a picture of Jonas and Susannah in it.
OBITUARY ONAGA HERALD 23 AUG 1900
It appears that all men have not equal worth in human life. All have not equally weighty characters; all are not equally useful. Hence,when death enters a community, some who are called to obey the inexorable summons are more keenly and widely missed than others.
When at high noon on Sunday, the 12th of this month, Jonas B. Mumaw yielded to the grim call, there passed away from our community one whose worth all recognized and whose loss all regretted.
Mr. Mumaw was born April 1, 1842, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. His father died when he was seven years old, and his mother when he was seventeen. He attended school near his home, and became well established in the fundamentals of a practical education.
On the 30th day of October, 1861, he enlisted in Co. B. 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged there from on December, 1863. He re-enlisted in the same company and regiment and was discharged July 15, 1865, by general orders of the war department on account of the close of the war. He was a faithful member of Custard Post, No. 39, of this city.
At the age of twenty-six on November 12, 1868, he was married to Susanna B. Altman, at West Newton, Pa., Rev. J. M. Domer performingthe ceremony. His bride was from an adjoining neighborhood to his own.
Mr and Mrs Mumaw came to Kansas in the spring of 1869 and settled onthe farm where they have resided most of the time since, six miles southeast of Onaga. Their home has been the scene of many joys, though it has sometimes been darkened by sorrow. Six children were born to them, three of whom are now living. About thirteen years ago they suffered the sad experience of losing two daughters, Flora and Mary,within the short space of three weeks.
Early in the seventies, Mr. Mumaw's health failing, the family went to Colorado, but after remaining there a year or two they returned to their Kansas home. While in Colorado, however, they had the sorrow of losing by death their daughter, Emma.
Mr. Mumaw was a prosperous man. He possessed one of the best farms in this locality and he knew how to conduct if profitably.
One might write a long list of Jonas Mumaw's virtues. Prominent among them might be mentioned his unassuming modesty. Though among the most highly esteemed men in the community he appeared not to know that he possessed unusual excellence. He was one of the most unpretentiousof men. Another noteworthy trait of this good man was his kindly deportment toward all. He was everybody's friend and was, moreover a friend who always showed himself friendly. He was at heart a gentleman andtherefore his gentlemanly conduct was unforced and natural. Another conspicuous characteristic was his practical generosity. He obeyed the biblical injunction and gave as the Lord prospered him. Whenever he saw
one in need, his impulse was to help. Whenever he read of suffering in other parts of the world, he was likewise prompted to give aid. His heart was large enough to sympathize with all humanity.
But it was perhaps, Mrs. Mumaw's devout religious faith and conscientious practice that most distinguished him. Indeed, religion lay at the very foundation of all his virtues. He underwent conversion about seventeen years of age, and united at the time with the United Presbyterian Church at Mt. Nebo, Pa. Being a christian meant more to him than it does to many people.
He was most deeply assured that God answers prayer, that he blesses those that seek Him, and that he guides and prospers the Faithful. He was thoroughly convinced that christian people ought to have the character and exemplify the teachings of Christ. He studied daily to be a true and consistent Christian. He was for many years the superintendent of the Vienna Sunday School, and was a decide religious factor in the community. Hisinfluence has been wide and will long be felt.
The surviving family consists of Mrs. Mumaw, two sons (Clark and Daniel) and one daughter, Sallie. Mr Mumaw was also devotedly attached to his little 4-year-old grandson, Clark's child, Lloyd. One brother,also survives him, who lives near Arkansas City.
The high consideration in which this godly man was held in the hearts of his acquaintances was shown by the large attendance at his funeral. People came from many miles to pay the final tribute of affection to their departed friend. Sorrowfully they saw his body laid away, many of them remaining until the little mound was formed -- the sacred mound which for many years to come will be a hallowed spot to which men in passing will point and say "There lies one whose only aim was to be a good man."
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The following information was obtained by Pamela Redig Mumma [E-mail Mumma6@yahoo.com] from the information in his pension records at the National Archives.
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Jonas served in the Civil War and was enlisted in Co B, 28 Reg't Penn Infantry at first as a Private then later being promoted to a Corporal.
The Company muster roll indicate the following:
Sept Oct 1861 "joined since last muster by enlistment. Enrolled Oct 28 1861 at Mount Pleasant. Mustered in Oct 30 1861 at Point of Rocks for 3 years "
Nov Dec 1861 present
Jan Feb 1862 present
Mch Apr 1862 present
May June 1862 present
July Aug 1862 absent "sick Gen Hospl"
Aug 18 1862 absent "in Falls Church Hospl"
Sept Oct 1862 absent "Gen Hospital sick
Nov Dec 1862 present
Jan Feb 1863 present
Mch Apr 1863 present
Apl 10, 1863 present
May June 1863 present "on account of error in Pay Rolls of Feb 28 did not receive pay for July Aug Sept and Oct 1862"
July Aug 1863 present
Sept Oct 1863 present
Nov Dec 1863 "Reenlisted as Vet Vol"
Dec 27 1863 "reenlisted Dec 25 1863 Wauhalohie (or ?Wauhatchie), Tenn for 3 years under Capt GBN Martin."
"Mustered out date Dec 26 1863 Discharged by virtue of enlistment as Vet Vol under provisions of ?CO no 191 of 1863 from the War Dept."
Dec 26 1863 Feb 29 1864 present
Promoted to Corpl Jan 1 1864
March April 1864 present "Vet Vol"
May June 1864 present
July Aug 1864 present
"pvt till Dec 31 /63 promoted 1/64 Vet Vol"
Sept Oct 1864 present in the remarks section it still indicate that he has not been paid for his service for July Aug Sept Oct '62
Nov Dec 1864 present
Jan Feb 1865 present
March April 1865 present "charged for a 1/2 shelter tent and 1 canteen $2.75"
May June 1865 present "charged 65 cents for a canteen"
Near Alex, VA July 18 1865 age 21 charged for Springfield Rifle
The pension records also indicate that Jonas had grey eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, was 5'8", born in Westmoreland, PA and his occupation was a blacksmith.
Pension Records are found under Jonas B Mumau at the National Archives, Washington DC, pulled by Pamela Mumma, June 2002