Elizabeth Maser/Moser Thorn

Elizabeth Maser or Moser Thorn (c. 1832–1907) was a Hesse Darmstadt-born resident of Cumberland Township and wife of Peter Thorn. In 1860 she was listed in the Evergreen Cemetery gatehouse household with Peter, Frederick Thorn, George S. Thorn, and members of the Moser household. Local-history sources identify her with Evergreen Cemetery and describe her cemetery work during Peter Thorn’s military absence.

Basic Information

Death Year: 1907

Age in 1860: 25

Sex: F

Race: W

Birthplace: Hesse Darmstadt

1860 Census

Township: Cumberland

Dwelling Number: 457

Family Number: 512

Later Life and Identification

Spouse: Peter Thorn

Cemetery Name: Evergreen Cemetery

Occupation after 1860: Evergreen Cemetery caretaker during Peter Thorn's military absence

Research Status

Identification Status: Confirmed

Confidence Level: High

Evidence Strength: Direct