Married Rosanna Aaron on June 5, 1852, at Crates, Clarion County.

The Clarion Democrat - Thursday, May 19, 1910
Jonathan A. Reinsel
The well-known gentleman whose name stands at the head of this notice passed from life to death Thursday, May 12, 1910, at his home in Redbank Township. He had been failing gradually during the past winter and seemed to have a premonition that the end was not far off, but notwithstanding that, he did not lose his cheerfulness of spirit but calmly faced the inevitable with a conscience void of offense toward God and man. Out of a generous and noble spirit, he had forgiven all and in return rested in their forgiveness of him, and he was at peace. Thus he passed into the future world, retaining his consciousness up to within ten minutes of his final departure. May his soul rest in peace. Jonathan Reinsel was born near Myerstown, Lebanon County, on December 28, 1827, where he grew to manhood and grew into the occupation of working on the old Pennsylvania Canal, which was then the highway of commerce and travel. Along in the fall of 1851, he took up the line of travel westward, whither his family had gone, and followed them to Redbank Township, expecting to return after he had visited the folks. He decided he would cast in his lot with the home folks and settled down in 1851, on the farm where he died. Near what is known as Crates, Daniel Aaron and four brothers had settled. Daniel had a daughter, Rosanna, and Mr. Reinsel and his daughter fell in love and were united in the holy bonds of wedlock on June 5, 1852, at Crates Church. The issue from this union was 12 children, two of whom died in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. A. A. Aaron, about twenty years ago. The surviving children are, Edward Reinsel, Mrs. William Weaver and Misses Cora and Emma Reinsel, all of Redbank Township, D. L. and Mrs. P. F. Fiscus, of Limestone Township, John T. Reinsel, of Clarion, Mrs. J. E. Aaron, of Meadville, and Mrs. William Fiscus, of Apollo. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Rebecca McAninch, of Franklin; one brother, J. H. Reinsel, formerly of Limestone, but now of Pittsburgh; and 55 grandchildren. All of Mr.Reinsel children, his brother, and many of his grandchildren had the sad consolation of being at his funeral, six of his grandsons, Bert J. Weaver, Edward Reinsel, Jr., Joseph Reinsel, and Eugene, Frank and Walter Aaron, bearing his body to its last resting place. Mr. Reinsel was a plain, frank, open man. If he believed anything, he would probably speak it out in a rather blunt manner. If he thought a person was wrong, he would not hesitate to say so, but that was the end of it; he would not harbor malice of ill will. He profoundly disliked anything like deception or sneaking and would refrain from associating with people who had been guilty of such things. He was a conscientious and honest man, scrupulously careful about the payment of what he owed. He enjoyed the confidence of the people to an unusual degree and represented their interests many years to such positions as overseer of the poor, supervisor, etc., to their entire satisfaction. With respect, love and forgiveness for his fellowmen and hoping for these from his fellowmen, he closed up a long and useful career with honor and at peace with all. He was a devout Catholic and was guided by the principles of his religion, practicing its precepts in his daily life, and when he came to the end, his religion brought comfort and consolation to his heart. With the last rites of the church, he closed his eyes and went to sleep. The funeral was held at St. Nicholas Church, Crates, last Monday, Rev. Father Patrick Dwyer celebrating Requiem Mass and delivering a worthy tribute to the deceased.