Elam Esch Mast (1891-1973) is our grandfather on Mom’s side. He lived all of his life in the area of Morgantown, Pennsylvania. The family farm, on Highway 401, now owned by the Twin Valley School District was once part of the estate of Jacob Mast who emigrated in 1750 and later belonged to Jacob’s son, “Blouse Davy.” Elam married Rebecca Kurtz. They had 10 children: Kathryn, Edwin, Martha, Lloyd, Stephen, Ira, Ruth, Della, Miriam, and Erma. His parents were Stephen K. (1849-1934) and Catharine (Esch) (1853-1929) Stoltzfus.
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