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Harry H. Brunt, Sr. Harry Herman Brunt was born August 4, 1891 to Thomas and Othelia Klineburg Brunt in Philadelphia. The Brunt family was living in East Riverton in 1915. during which time, Harry earned a degree in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Harry went off to serve in WWI, achieving the rank of Captain. On December 3, 1919, shortly after he returned, he married Anna Frances Zurbrugg at Old Swedes' Church in Philadelphia, Harry and Anna were listed with a residence on Hazel Avenue in Delanco in the 1920 Census, but had moved to Riverton by 1930. After the war, Harry served as a construction engineer for the Philadelphia Railroad, and later as a Construction Supervisor for Fort Dix, with a residence in Pemberton. By 1950, Harry was serving as Chief of Public Housing for Burlington County. Anna passed away on April 21, 1968 and Harry died on December 7, 1968 just a few months later. Both are buried in Northwood Cemetery. US Army Capt Engineering WWI 1891 - 1968

Updated October 30, 2023