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Peggy Padgett — 6 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the following names: LILLY, CORRELL, BARLIEB, STAUFFER, SLOYER, WILSON, KOLB, AND DELP.

rhodes,miller,vanluvender

greekjuliana — 10 Jul 2001 4:56:15 GMT

cecil j. rhodes was gr. gr. uncle whose other brothers were parsons, while he started deBeers diamond corp.
millers married into rhodes, van luvender possibly originated from Ludenschied, Germany

RENCH SURNAME

david rench — 2 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I AM TRYING TO ESTABLISH MY FAMILY TREE, MY GRANDFATHER WAS
EDWARD EUGENE RENCH, DIED 1954, FORT WORTH, TEXAS. WAS MARRIED TO A CHEROKEE WOMAN, WHO DIED IN CHILD BIRTH IN 1920 AT HUGO OKLAHOMA.

Kauffman & Sitler, Moyer, Rettew, Young, McKelden, Families

jezzeel — 18 Apr 2007 10:18:39 GMT

Those that are interested in these families, get in touch with me.

HUFNAGELS

ellondon1 — 15 Oct 2003 2:34:23 GMT

Valentine, Jacob and Daniel Hufnagle from Berks, Lebanon and Dauphin Counties

Wegerlin/Wegerle/Weigley/Wagerline/Wagly/Wegley

Barbara Wegley Anderson — 27 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Wegerlin family (all spellings) lived in Lancaster, Berks, Cumberland, Somerset, Northampton, Westmoreland, Philadelphia, Montgomery and York counties.
Adam Wegerlin b. 1744 m. Hannah Eva Walter (Berks Co.)
Philip Wegerlin m. Anna Dorothea Kraft (Somerset Co.)
John Wegerlin lived in Cumberland and Somerset Co.
Jacob Wegerlin lived in Philadelphia & Montgomery Co.
Barbara Wegerlin m. Jacob Rudesil; lived in York and Cumberland counties.
Anna Clara Wegerlin m. George Stoll; York Co.
Ottilia Wegerlin m. Tobias Miller; Lancaster Co.
Catharina Wegerlin m. Nicholas Clay; Lancaster and Cumberland Counties.

All were born in the 1700's in Germany or Lancaster Co. PA. Is anyone researching this family. I will share information.

Valentine HUFF/HUF/HOFF, Germany >Berks Co > MD > NC

audiana — 9 Mar 2005 10:03:30 GMT

I am seeking information for Valentine HUFF who emigrated to PA on ship Phoenix in 10/1744. He is thought to have married Mary KERST and live in Oley and Maidencreek, Berks Co. PA. In 1771 he bought land in Funkville, Frederick Co. MD. Then in 1776 he bought land in Rowan Co NC from Squire Boone. Children were Valentine Jr. m Rebecca JACKSON and Jemimah HUGHES; Henry; Frederick; Eva Rosannah m Charles HUNTER; Esther m Jacob ROLAND; Elisabeth m John SAIN; and Mary m Geo. DONNER.I have not been able to find information on marriage or birthdates for these parents or children, yet they are shown in various land deeds in MD and NC. Descendents were in KY, GA, IL, IN too! Anyone know of Valentine and Mary HUFF?

Katherine Griesmeyer

aklostan — 13 Oct 2008 7:36:47 GMT

I am looking for Katherine who married Henry BRINKMAN. They lived in St. Louis, MO and had at least 8 children.

PA Dutch Families

Charla Marchione — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Killian CHRIST or CRIST from Ingelheim, Germany with wife and children immigrated to Fairfield County, Ohio about 1839. Believe other family previously in PA , MD and maybe W VA.

Michael LUTZ, born in PA, moved to Frederick Co., MD and later to Perry County, Ohio. My descendant, Jacob Lutz, moved to Hocking County and served in Civil War.

RIDENOUR or REITENAUR family from Alsace-Lorraine region, settled at Ridenour's Pond just west of Hagerstown, MD. My line moved to VA, NC and TN.

STUMP family of John, Jacob, Phillip, believe from Berks County, PA to western PA to Hocking County, Ohio. May have been sons of a Samuel STUMP. I know very little of this family and would love more info.

Looking for ancestors & descendants-Stohler, Beachell, Fessler

rstohler — 10 Apr 2004 2:06:34 GMT

Related to a John STOHLER who married Kathern, child Henry
then married Heddie FESSLER -
Henry married a step sister whose mother was Heddie FESSLER

BEACHELL ancestor Robert West BEACHELL 6 June 1823 - 13 July 1850

ancestry search-Ramsberger, Bond, Stein, Eschbach

Shirley Cressman — 21 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Iam looking for any information about any of these surnames

HANEY/HENIG MONCHIN/MONCH

ScottAHaney — 28 Feb 2008 4:41:13 GMT

I am looking for the marriage (and parents) of Georg Henig (AKA George Haney) and Elisabetha Monchin. They were born about 1790 in PA. They had children beginning from 1811-1824 in Huntingdon/Centre/Blair Counties. Their sons all went west to Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, and Oregon. Daughter Elizabeth Haney married Andrew Cherry, and spent her life in Altoona. Any help greatly appreciated.

Samuel H Stormfeltz b ca 1861 PA

mekholm — 4 Sep 2001 12:55:15 GMT

Searching for information on Samuel H Stormfeltz m. Laura Snyder b ca 1862 PA. Their daughter was Mary R. Stormfeltz b. 17 May 1880 in Harrisburg PA; married to George R Walzer in Roanoke VA. Between the years 1894 - 1903 the family was in Roanoke VA, but were in Harrisburg PA at the time of the 1910 Census.
Do these names fit into your Stormfeltz genealogy and how? Thanks. Marian Ekholm

Barton Hess descendants?

JoyceHoman1 — 17 Sep 2008 7:19:49 GMT

Hello all, my great-grandfather was named Barton Hess, believe he was born in Fulton County around 1862. Married an Annie Mellott. Just looking for anyone who would have more information about him (I have the basics from Family Search) and might know more about his parents, etc.

Thank you so much!

Joyce

RUHL

akepf — 17 Jul 2001 10:06:47 GMT

Maria Katharina RUHL, born ?, died Oct. 28, 1849, daughter of John Ruhl (came to America 1732) of either Oley or Richmond Twps. Berks County, PA. Married Johan Georg Schaeffer,Sept. 17, 1751 at Mertz Lutheran Church, Dryville, PA. Looking for anyone who may have this branch of RUHL Family.

Ickes and Henry families

Jill Punches — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Looking for information regarding the Ickes and Henry families. Mary Ickes, born 1791 (don't know death date) in Berwick Twnshp, Adams County, PA. She may have had a brother, George Ickes who, per 1850 Census, was a postmaster in Adams County and was 66 yrs. old at that time. Her father's name was Peter Ickes (born bef. 1770 in Berwick, PA and died in 1818 in Abbottstown, PA) and her mother was named Lydia (born bef. 1773). Lydia had the following brothers and sisters: Katherine, Dorothy, Betsey, Henry and George.

I am interested particularly in Peter's parents and siblings and in Lydia's family. Also, the birth dates of Mary's brothers and sisters. Any information on the Henry's appreciated, too. Mary Married Joseph R.Henry (b. abt. 1790 in Berwick Tnsp, PA and died 1869 in Abbotstown. They had 2 known children, Charlotte and Samuel. Samuel was born in 1828, was a reverend and served as a clergyman during the Battle of Gettysburg. He died in Kansas in 1869.

Bortner, Crumlich, Hoffman, Lau, Zeigler families

dhogue — 27 Jun 2001 5:49:34 GMT

I am researching the following families in Adams, Cumberland, Lancaster and York Counties, PA:
Bortner, (Elizabeth married Henry Hoffman) may have been a widow, maiden name unknown.
Crumlich, (Joseph, born 1826)
Hoffman (Henry, born abt 1850)
Lau (John, born about 1845?)
Zeigler (Jacob G.,born about 1845)

frauenheim

franny01 — 15 Aug 2008 11:18:48 GMT

have a tombstone picture of August A. Frauenheim born 1866 died 1921, Pittsburgh Pa

Looking for ancestry of Casper Wink (died 1788 in Kutztown, Maxatawny Twp., PA)

richard_m_parker — 18 May 2007 2:00:49 GMT

Looking for any available information on the ancestry of Casper Wink (Winck). He was born 1692/1693 in Manheim on the Rhine, PALATINATE, GERMANY, he died 5 OCT 1788 in KUTZTOWN, Maxatawny Township, Berks County, PA.

He married Maria Gertrude Kemp born about 1700 in PA or perhaps in Manheim. Gertrude is the daughter of ELIZABETH DRESCHER, and of THEOBALT (DEWALT) KEMP born 1685 in Strassburg, Germany.

Casper and Gertrude had a daughter named Catherine born August 7, 1728, who married Peter Trexler. I am descended from Catherine's daughter Maria Christina Trexler b: 3 NOV 1753 in Breinigsville, Lehigh County, PA. She married Peter Haas (b: 25 DEC 1748 in Breinigsville, PA) on 13 AUG 1776 in Jordan Reformed Church, South Whitehall Twp., Lehigh County, PA.

Altz, Alts, Aultz

O Colwell — 5 Mar 2006 5:08:28 GMT

ALTZ, PHILIP Johann Mickal Altz,(Father) who landed in Philadelphia, Nov 1, 1763 on the ship Chance.
He had some daughters, a son Philiip and son Mickal christened on 17 June, 1781 Ephrata Twp, Bergstrasse Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lancaster,Pa. Father, Michl, Mother Barbara. He later could be found in Earl Twp.
I am primarily interested in Phillips children, names, etc.

PA Dutch surnames

joanyoung365 — 2 Aug 2001 3:08:52 GMT

Researching all of these PA Dutch surnames in York, Adams, Lancaster, and Berks counties.

Looking for roots in York and Adams Co.

Mervin Cronbaugh — 17 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Jacob Cronebach warranted land in Springettsbury Manor sometime in mid 1700's. Was he the father of Nicholas Cronbaugh who was born in 1776,in either York or Adams County? Would like any info on these people.

Schoener/Filbert/Fulbert in Reading, Pennsylvania area

Jodie — 29 May 2002 3:29:34 GMT

I am looking for any descendants to Schoeners/Filberts/Fulberts. The Schoener names I have are Laura, Lottie, Rod, paul, Maggie, Will, Tallie, Ed.
The Fibert names are Millie, Samual, LeRoy and Lottie.
I also have come across Annie Basley, Bessie Rauch, Lillie Lengel, Rebecca Pearson, and Clara Yoder. These people are all related by parents, children or by marriage. They were in the Reading Pennsylvania area late 1800's to early 1900's. If you have any information on any of these people please let me know!
Jodie

Penna. Families

AlbertDErtel — 28 Dec 2004 5:38:43 GMT

Looking for family members from 1700 to present.

looking for ancestors

carol pace — 22 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ancestors of George Booze, b ca 1815
somewhere in Pa. Was on 1850 Census in Stokes Co NC.
with wife Parmelia and 4 children.

Family Name SAMES

John Sames — 1 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for descendants of William Sames born 1747 Colchester England

Tulpehocken, Berks Co, (NY Palatine)

Susan Cunningham — 26 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Interested in corresponding with people reasearching any of these families. Bennethum, Laux, and Minnich were French Huguenots who had fled Germany in the 1600s. In fact, Laux is actually of Basque origin.

Several of these families (e.g., Schauer, Stupp, Lauck) were also 1709ers or NY Palatines who came to work a plantation in the Hudson River Valley for Queen Anne and then migrated to PA.

FLECK, KNAPP, MILLER

sherrylrclark — 24 Mar 2003 12:07:17 GMT

Searching for Ancestors of:

VALENTINE FLECK: b. 1805-1815 poss.Union Twp./ Belleville Mifflin Co., Pa

d. Aug. 11, 1882 Brown Twp.,Mifflin Co.,Pa

Possible connections to John or Frederick Fleck of Cumberland Co. or an Adam Fleck.

PETER KNAPP: b. abt. 1844 in Pennsylvania

Father born New York, mother New Jersey; resided
North Union Twp.(Nuremburg Village area), Schuylkill Co., Pa in 1880.

GEORGE MILLER: b. abt. 1818 in North Union Twp.(Zion`s Grove/Nuremburg Village area)

Possible connections to either:

Heinrich Miller: b. 7-12-1768

d. 12-11-1841

m. Sarah Bittler
or Albertus Miller: b. 11-22-1781

d. 10-05-1857

Possible sibling names include Jacob b. 1819, William, Philip and John.

Believe them all to be of Palatine origin, though am still in process of getting each line back to point of entry in America.

hoffheins family Information

bamadog6 — 19 Mar 2008 5:50:02 GMT

Is anyone within the Hoffheins family seeking information into family history? I may have some information.

searching for any information my roots

Iris Mendell Miller — 31 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm trying to find where Mary anne wilson married John Bair(?) Mary Anne Wilson was born 11-16-1837 Morgantown(Chester CO)PA.to William and Margaret(Monaghan)Wilson. Married John Bair Sometime in the 1850's and moved to Princeton,(Franklin, CO)KS.had six children,Andrew, 1858 to 1890. Eliza,(married to William H. Shonk ?)1861-1890.Allice,1867 ?. George, (married to Amanda)1870-1890. Florence,(married to John payn. Payne ?) ?-?. Ephreim (married to Verda Zoe Carpenter) 1876-1940. I'm looking for place of marriage and dates.

John M. FISHER,Elizabeth BIRD

LHickman31 — 7 Jan 2002 3:00:55 GMT

Searching for ancestors/descendents of John M. FISHER married Elizabeth BIRD, birthplace unknown at this time.
Their daughter Leah Louisa was born 1861 in Peachbottom, York Co. Leah married Benj Franklin DEVER/DEAVER in 1879 in Lancaster Co. PA Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.
Linda

Pulis / Pulisvelt Family

Albert E. Hooper — 29 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for members of the Pulis family from the State of New Jersey who live in other States

Joseph GOOD

lasterner — 6 Apr 2008 8:20:44 GMT

Does anyone have any information about the people in this picture?

Danny R. Shearer and Shearer Family of Latrobe, PA

SarahBousman — 2 Apr 2008 12:47:19 GMT

I am not sure if this is allowed or how this works, but I'm trying to find family info on my fathers side of the family.

I only knew my father for about a year back when I was about 10, (I am 27 now) and then he took off and I haven't seen or heard from him since. I met his father (my grandpa) once and I know he has a brother, who I believe was named Wally Shearer of WA state. My uncle (Wally) and my father both live in WA.. well, I'm not sure if they still do, but they at least did up until the mid-late 90's, I believe.

My father's name is Danny Rae Shearer and he was born on July 20th 1955 in Latrobe, PA. He was married for many years to a woman named Francisca Marie, but they divorced in the early 90's. He told me once that our family was Pennsylvania Dutch and that is where everyone lives, except for him and his brother. I have no idea if this is true and I have no idea how to even look into it. I can not find any information on this site or any others for my father, uncle or anyone else from his family. I would very much like to get in contact with him, my uncle or any other family members. I do not want anything from the family, other than to know more about it. Right now, I have nothing.. names, dates and photos would be wonderful! My husband and I want to start a family, and I want to be able to share this info with my children.

I can be reached here or at: Wicked_creatures@yahoo.com

searching for: RHOADS, MYERS, MARTIN, BREINER, O'DONNELL

eleanor roth — 5 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Help me find my roots, I'm looking for roth original name may have been rhoads, also myers, martin who settled in bucks,and other parts of pa. also looking for o'donnell
who settle in the coal region of pa but moved to phila.

Surnames in PA

Thera — 8 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My main research is on SCHWENK, STOUT, NAUGLE and GOODHART families. I need much help on the STOUTs and the NAUGLEs.

I invite you to take a look at my material at the site linked below (Schwenk & Allied Families.)

The surnames listed are not all I have, so maybe you'll find someone you're looking for and, at the same time, be able to help me find my Stout and Naugle ancestors. (Just click on 'Surnames' then on whatever name you're researching.)

Lidie S. (nee Stewart) Hoffheins

joanyoung365 — 2 Aug 2001 3:08:52 GMT

Mrs. Lidie S. Hoffheins

Hanover, Feb.6 (1963)--Mrs. Lidie S. Hoffheins, 95 who was a guest at William and Anna Jane McDowell Memorial Home, York Street, died at 7:05 P.M. yesterday in Hanover General Hospital. She was the widow of William L. Hoffheins.

A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stewart, she was a member of Emmanual United Chuirch of Christ.

Surviving are three children, Mrs. Charles L. Swope, 321 Broadway; Stewart C. Hoffheins, 209 Eichelberger street, and Capt. William L. Hoffheins, New London, Conn.; nine grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Private funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Friday at the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle street. Her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Nevin E. Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York.

FLURY REUS

bobboss55 — 15 Mar 2008 4:04:40 GMT

Looking for information on both my gggrandfather Jacob FLURY and his wif Carherine REUS. The information I have indicates that he immgrated from Prussia (Switzerland) abt 1850. Recorads indicate that my gggrandmother came from PA and family was 'Germanic'. I have a record that Jacob inlisted in the army in Harrisburg on 9-12-62 and was released 9 9-25-62. Trying to find any information on both.
Thanks in advaance
Bob

Pa. Dutch Surnames

Glenda Suit — 4 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information on any of my Pa. Dutch surnames from Montgomery Co, Lancaster Co., York Co., Franklin Co., Lebanon Co. and Berks Co. Pa. Most were either Mennonite or Brethren and came from Germany, Switzerland or Holland to New Jersey and Pa. Most then moved on to Ohio, Missouri and Kansas.
Glenda Suit

Pennsylvania Dutch Surname List

Victoria Fletcher Smith — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

I am researching the Pennsylvania Dutch Surnames:

HINDERLITER Berks County
HOWERTER Northumberland County
MARKLEY Somerset County
BAUGHMAN ????

I am also looking for Christmas customs and receipes that the Pennsylvania Dutch might use. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Vicki Smith
Dunlap, Illinois

George Wagner

ahtram|M334371 — 6 Jul 2002 2:57:54 GMT

George Wagner was married to Polly LNU. I have no dates for either of them, but I believe that they were Berks Co., PA residents. Their son, Isaac L. was born 28 Nar 1822 and died 17 Oct 1898. He married Susanna Schmidt on 29 Oct 1842. Both Isaac and Susanna were lifelong Berks Co., PA residents.

I have no further information on George and would like to know more about him as well as who his parents were.

Susanna had 2 siblings that I know of, Daniel and Elizabeth. Their parents were Johannes and Susanna Wenrich. I'm interested in finding more about Johannes and Susanna - their parents and important dates.

These names have been a challenge to find anything further. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Martha

Lutz Family from Manheim Pa.

J. Taylor — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

I'm seeking information for four children born in Manheim Pa. I need father's name for Samuel Lutz born 1828. John Lutz born 1823. Sarah Lutz born about 1827. And David born 1831. The family left Pa. about 1846 and moved to Michigan. This info is very important for me to continue my ancestry.
Thank you so much.

inxjan@aol.com (last known contact address--bounced on Sept. 16, 2000)

Pennsylvania Morningstar Family

Weepingwillow311 — 1 Mar 2008 9:31:20 GMT

I am doing some research on the Morgenstern/Morningstar family. My 7th Great Grandfather was Johannes Morgenstern who sailed to America on the ship Mortonhouse. Does anyone know if the Md line and the Pa line are related by more than just the marriage of Anna Salome Morgenstern to Johann Philip Morgenstern? Does anyone know if the Pa line is of Jewish descent? Please email me with any info on this family at, weepingwillow311@aol.com
thank you in advance, Cindy

GLASSMEIER 1750-1780

John Glassmire — 21 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeiking any information inre Johannes Peter Glassmeier. Had a son born in Reading, Berks,Pa on Aug 15th 1761 (Johannes). Johannes Peter's wife was Catharina.

Martin Gauby

Phyllis Jean Minnich Monroe — 6 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Martin Gauby (various spellings)(1742-1812) Presiding Elder of Maiden Creek Pricetown Meetinghouse Congregation

Genealogy Research-my PA Dutch surnames

Delawaresearcher — 23 Oct 2004 2:05:30 GMT

Hello,

I am doing research on the surnames listed above and would be happy to share information on any of these lines.

Fred Schiding

STACH,STRACH,HUNTER

Marva McKenzie — 12 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for anyone having information on Marriage of Susan STACH (STRACH) or related spellings to: Samuel HUNTER about 1825-1827 or earlier Their daughter Margaret HUNTER b. 1828. This from family records only, no documents, no one knows further. Probably near Franklin Co. or over into Maryland.

Wible Family/Holland, NewJersey, Philadelphia

pmaiaroto — 29 Apr 2006 7:59:59 GMT

I have learned my family came from Holland. The last name is Wible. They settled in SalemCo.,New Jersey, and then some went to Phila. ,PA. I thought the name may have changed spelling along the way, as so many do. If any body thinks they can help me I would appreciate it very much. I am at a dead end.
Pam

Klugh family photo - Hershey, PA area?

REX98 — 26 Jan 2008 3:08:48 GMT

I found a photo with handwriting on the back that says "Daddy & Grandma Klugh." I believe the photo was taken in the Hershey, PA area. If interested, more info can be found at http://www.home-histories.com/lost.html.

Confirm Residence-Johan Hendricus Huber/Hover

William F. Hoover — 21 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am attempting to confirm a residence location for the Johan Hendricus Huber/Hendrick Hover(b.abt 1712) family. From Switzerland/Holland to Wallpack, Sussex County, NJ or to Smithfield, Huntington County, Pa. This man married Susanna Hohleys/Hohleysen about 1737. They had 9 children. Emanual(Manual)-Captain NJ Sussex Militia, John, Susanna, Samuel, Henry-Captain NJ Sussex Militia, Lodewyck, Catrina/Catherine, Elizabeth, and Hanna. I have two sets of histories. One is from LDS the other is my independent research. I need to confirm which is right or what migration took place.............Thank You, Bill Hoover.

Stonebraker-Steinbrecher

Flovbriggs — 16 Jan 2002 5:23:57 GMT

I am looking for information about Mary Stonebraker, who married Benjamin Zartman, about 1799 in Northumberland Co. They moved to Butler Co. Ohio in Oct. 1811.
Hoping to hear.
Flo Swaim Briggs

PA Surnames

Peter Brumana — 9 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Interested in anyone who has ancestors of these names who lived in Dauphin Co., PA. A great deal of imformation on the Wirth family.

RUSSELL & BROSSMAN in Berks Co. PA

Darlene Yohe — 8 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Recently I received the following information via a relation from a Russell genealogist, George Ely Russell. I was wondering if anyone has this Brossman connection in Berks Co. PA.

My 5th great grandmother is "Margaret" Anna Margaretha Brossman, also referred to as "Maria Margaret", and "Peggy", born Abt. 1734, probably in Berks Co, PA where some of her children were baptized. She married Abt. 1753 "Jacob Russell" Hans Jacob Rosell, baptized 3/16/1727-8 of Hefertschweil, immigrated 5/1/1743 from Obermettmenstetten to Berks Co. PA, the family later moved to near Keedysville,Washington Co.MD, where they had bought land in 1762.

Three of their children who were baptized in Berks Co:

(1.) "Jacob" John Jacob Jr Russell baptized 6/2/1754 by the Reverend H. W. Stoy at Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Church, sponsors: Jacob Gasser, Maria Elizabeth Lesch (in present Jackson Twp, Lebanon Co. PA)

(2.) George Russell baptized 5/8/1757 at Stouchsburg Christ Lutheran Church sponsors: George Hollstein, Catherina Brossman (in present Marion Twp, Berks Co, PA). Bef.1790 George founded Russellville in Hopewell Twp., Huntingdon Co., PA.

(3.) Sarah Russell, also called Sallm(a), Maria Salome/Salley/Sally Rossel, baptized 6/7/1761 by Rev. H. W. Stoy at Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Church, sponsors: Francis Brossman and wife Maria Salome

Other Berks Co. related information:
"At the auction sale at Tulpehocken of the estate of Henry Boyer on 13-14 April 1757, Jacob Rosel paid almost 2 pounds for a piece of barchet. Jacob Rosells name appeared on the list of taxables in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, for 1758. At Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Church on 29 June 1760, Jacob Rossel and wife Margaret sponsored the baptism by the Rev. J. William Otterbein of John, son of Jacob Gassert. Rosell was naturalized at Tulpehocken on 11 April 1763."

FRANCIS SMITH & ANN KOOMS

Marcia Sherman — 5 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information on Francis SMITH, born about October 6, 1802 and his wife, Ann KOOMS. They had a son Joseph SMITH, born April 8, 1826 in PA. who married Wilhelmina SMELTZER. (I believe they all were from the Penn Hall, Centre Co., PA area). Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated.

LEAR, Jacob C.

Judy Lear Douglas — 1 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Witmer family

slb1356 — 11 Dec 2007 10:50:14 GMT

Searching for information on Benjamin Witmer who had a daughter, Elizabeth, born in 1824 in Lancaster. She married Joseph Drummond and lived in Philadelphia.
Her children included R. Barr, William, Harry, Lewis, Edmund, John, Mary, Katharine Martha, and Benjami, all born in Phil. She had a grandson named Witmer Ferree Apple.

She died in 1915 in Phil.

Thanks for any assistance.

THOMPSON

Cliff Thompson — 18 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking data on JOHNSON,Thomas R. of LANCASTER CO.,PA.
Born 1828, d.30 Sept.1893, m.Esther Hood, children living with TRJ:Amanda Hood,Capitola S.Johnson,Mable M.Johnson,
and Ella Frances Johnson(b.11 Nov.1871 Rawlinsville,Lanc.Co.,PA,d.15 Mar.1942 Phila.,m.Louis Bruhl
31 May 1890 Camden,NJ). Capitola m. Edwin R. Butts of N.E.
Phila. TRJ was in Civil War as private Co.D,7th Regiment, Penna. He was also an IOOF, Kosciuako Lodge No.374, Rawlinsville,PA. TRJ in 1850 Lanc. Co. Census as "laborer",
living with Job Barefoot and as "stonemason" in 1860 Lanc.Co
Census.

Balsleys of Lancaster & Dauphin Co.

KKlaene1966 — 1 Oct 2004 1:01:50 GMT

John Balsley (various sp.)(ca.1750-c. 1810) wife Margaretha. Believed son of Christian Baltzli arrived Philadelphia Oct. 1, 1754, Ship "Phoenix". Settled in Heidelsburg, Lancaster Co. Later settled in Borough of Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. John's son Jacob Balsley (1775-1837) married Sarah Harris in Harrisburg ca. 1800, issue 12 children. Looking for descendants.

Byers

Jim Byers — 28 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching these surnames in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. I have extensive information on these family descendants and am willing to share for information on their ancestors. Jim Byers

Septer/Zepter family Adams Co, PA>Frederick Co., MD>Westmoreland Co., PA>Ohio

Charles K. Septer — 13 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

SEPTER family settled in Adams Co. PA in 1743 migrated to Frederick Co. MD in 1790 and eventually to Westmoreland Co. PA in 1800 and from there to Harrison Co. OH
I would sincerely appreciate any information about the family and I am very willing to share information.

Haas/Merkel Bible

richard_m_parker — 3 Nov 2007 11:13:48 GMT

Transcript and scans of the genealogical inscriptions contained in the Family Bible of Nathan Haas and Esther Merkel of Berks County, PA are posted at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~paberks/BibleRecords/NathanHaas-Est...

Jacob Ried / Reed (1754-1838)

LReid54 — 17 Oct 2007 1:52:48 GMT

I'm doing research on my 4th great grandfather Jacob Ried (Reed)--trying to link him to Hans Jacob Ridt / Reed senior and junior who arrived in Philadelphia, PA onboard the ship Samuel of London on 17 Aug 1733. Other families (Krebs Krops Crabbs / Bischoff) on this voyage from the Zweibrucken area will later marry into the Ried / Reed line.

Census data indicated my line settled in the Frederick County, Maryland area (1790), then moved to the Manheim Twp. area of PA. until moving back to Maryland in 1816.

Can anyone's research can shed light on my line? Thanks in advance.

What do Pressed Flowers in 19th Century German Bible Mean?

richard_m_parker — 16 Oct 2007 3:21:20 GMT

There are a number of pressed flowers in my ancestors' 19th century German Bible. Does anyone know what they mean?

MUNDSCHAUUER, MUNSHOUR

Elizabeth Rogers — 7 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Trying to find out more about Balthazar (Balsar) MUNDSCHAUER (MUNSHOWER) B 1760 Philadelphia, PA. Wife is Katherine (last name unknown) Father may be a Nicholas MUNSHOUR B 1743. Seeking more details on the ancestors of Balsar who eventually moved to Canada and changed name to MUNSHAW. Also trying to find out Katherine's surname. MEYERS is a possibility. Anyone know this family

My Northumberland Co.,PA surnames

JSHendricks — 1 Feb 2004 6:36:46 GMT

Most of my surnames originated in Berks County and migrated to Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill and Snyder Counties in Pennsylvania.

Translation Assistance Needed from PA Dutch Family Bible

richard_m_parker — 29 Sep 2007 8:33:19 GMT

I am including a notation from the Sterbefalle or Deaths Listing from the Family Register of the family Bible of Nathan Haas and Esther Merkel of Berks County, PA. This seems to give the dates of death of Maria Anna Haas and Wilson Merkel Haas as listed at http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&;... These are 15 and 20 Dec 1851 respectively. The phrase "12 Monat" I think means twelfth month, and I think I see the word "gestorben" meaning died.

I need assistance in interpreting this. Any help would be appreciated.

PA DUTCH research

herb-bett — 27 Aug 2001 1:23:59 GMT

Would like to correspond with anyone researching these names

Van Ausdell

donkelly — 21 Sep 2007 3:38:33 GMT

3gmother Leanah Van Ausdell Beebe was born 1826 in Ohio and in 1850 Lee County Iowa she married Milton Beebe. Is Van Ausdell Dutch? Is the name mispelled? Anyone else have a Van Ausdell of same or close spelling in their family.

Don Kelly, Pruitt, Beebe, Van Ausdell

Looking for Schaichs in OH and IL

Kevilee Schaich — 22 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Schaichs from the Harrison Ohio and southern Ill areas. Martin Schaich, John Frederick Schaich and William Schaich are 3 names that are as far back as I can go. (Martin born 1827, John born 1857 and William born about 1885 or so.)

Martin was married to Ann M.
John was married to Margaret Ann, but had a first wife.

Bechdol, Oyler, Karchner, Limestahl, Helvern

Ted Karchner, Jr. — 14 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on any of the above surnames particularly in PA counties of Berks, Adams, Franklin

KEMMERER

ces5886 — 24 Dec 2001 6:32:45 GMT

I am researching the ancestors of Ludwig KEMMERER. He lived in Alsace Twp. His son, Solomon and his wife Rebecca SCHOCK KEMMERER, had a son Lewis, who was my gg grandfather. Lewis's brother, Reuben, was married to Catherine HUMMEL and llived in Carbon Co.

Will share info. Thanks!

Sheeler Family Roots

Julia_Schram — 12 Apr 2002 1:22:10 GMT

I am looking for the ancestors of Charles Sheeler(?) born in Reading, Pa possibly 1862 or 1863. His father is Samuel, possibly b. 1847. Any information would be greatly appreciated! please email me at; abel@akos.net.
Julia Schram

Spayd

charliedixon96 — 13 Aug 2007 2:46:51 GMT

Has Anyone heard of a Maria who Maried a Spayad and had anna(1858), Manie?(b. 1863), Maria(1856) and Matilda Spayd(b. 1864)

need info on Pulford and Trace surname

John Trace — 26 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Want information on Pennsylvania Pulford and Trace surname. My grandfather was Arthe(u)r Stor(r)ey Trace.
He was born in Pennsylvania around 1900 with the last name Pulford. His Father left the family early on and he was adopted by Trace. My name is John Trace...

John And Anna Haley

charliedixon96 — 13 Aug 2007 2:48:04 GMT

Has Anyone heard of John And Anna Haley both born abt 1820 and their daughter anna born 1861

Griesmeyer

ChristineSchnatterer — 12 Aug 2007 12:27:26 GMT

I am searching for anyone with information on the name Griesmeyer or anyone interested in sharing the information I have gathered - emigrated from Alsace-Lorraine France - Martin Griesmeyer - Also an Emile Balthazaar Griesmeyer who married Julia Fischer - sons of Martin & Mary Griesmeyer were Emile Theodore, William B., Frank, and Basil.

Does anyone know the ancestry of Nathan F. Haas of Berks County, PA?

richard_m_parker — 29 Jan 2007 3:56:25 GMT

I am interested in the ancestry of Nathan F. Haas who married Esther Merkel of Berks County, PA.

A possible birthday for Nathan is 18 Nov 1817 as listed in the Hilffrich Pastoral Records of Lehigh County. Morton Montgomery's 1909 Biographical Annals of Berks County (Lechner Family Page 1297) lists him as being from Mertztown PA.

Information on the marriage of Nathan and Esther is contained on the Trauungen (Marriages) column on the Family Register pages in the Haas family Bible. It says in translation: "On 14th September 1844 Nathan Haas was married to Ester Merkel by Pastor Helfrich". This is possibly the same person or a relative of the Hilffrich mentioned above.

Information on the children of Nathan Haas and Esther Merkel is contained on the Geburten (Births) column on the Family Register pages in the Haas family Bible. This family with surviving children 3 thru 6 is listed as being in Oley Twp. in the 1870 census. Children listed are:
1. Maria Anna Haas born 2/14/1846
2. Wilhelm Merkel Haas born 1/29/1849
3. Loiuise Emmeleine Haas born 1/14/1852
4. Hanna Catharine Haas born 5/20/1856
5. Fanny Susanna Haas born 4/21/1859
6. Lenore Florent Haas born 9/27/1864

CHILDREN:
1. and 2. Maria and Wilhelm
The SterbefÃ¤lle (Deaths) column on the Family Register pages indicates that Maria and Wilhelm died in 1851.

3. Louisa E. Hass (Loiuise Emmeleine Haas)
Birth: 14 Jan 1852 Place: Oley, Berks Cnty, Pennsylvania
Death: 2 Apr 1929 Burial: Bally Menn Cemetery, Berks Cnty, Pennsylvania
Spouse: John W. Stauffer

4. Henry Z. Moser of Bechtelsville was married to Hannah M. Haas of Oley on September 26th 1874 by Rev. L. Groh.

5. WALLACE L. LECHNER married FANNIE M. HAAS on 24 AUG 1878 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Wallace and Fannie had 3 children Samuel, Hannah, and Charles.

6. George Washington Moser married Eleanora Florinda Haas on 23 July 1881.

Note: The following is at rootsweb at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~paberks/cemetery/OleyCemeterySpangs...
Haas, Esther H. 28 Sep 1820 - 4 Apr 1904 Spouse: Nathan F. Haas
Haas, Nathan F. 18 Nov 1817 - 10 Jun 1893 Spouse: Esther H.

NEED HELP WITH NAMES PLEASE.(NYE-NEY-NEI)

Carolyn Myers — 3 Sep 2002 3:48:09 GMT

Has anyone heard of this last name? The only first name I have to go with this name is EMILY NYE,and there thinking she came from TULPEHOCKEN TOWNSHIP,BERKS CO.PA.Her birth maybe around 1777.. Does anyone know where this is and she was to married a HENRY MILLER...Where can I look ???
THANKS FOR ANY HELP...

Photograph of Addison & Eleanor Sheetz w/ Son Silas

SVGIARDINI — 4 Aug 2007 7:09:50 GMT

Hello,

I just digitized a copy of a photograph I have of my great great grandparents Addison & Eleanor Sheetz w/ Son Silas. Estimate the photograph was taken in 1860 in Illinois.

Addison was the son of Jacob Sheetz of Chillicothie, Ohio.
Eleanor was listed on her wedding cert as Eleanor Thornburg (I also have her lised as Cerbinia, and Lovenia). No additional information is known.

If anyone would like a copy (about 726 kb), send me an e-mail to svgiardini@charter.net

thanks

Steve

Abraham and Mary Haldeman, Bucks County, PA - 1779-1786

ginnyhughesgray — 25 Jul 2007 6:15:20 GMT

Looking for information on Abraham Haldeman of Rockhill Township, Bucks County, PA 1779-1786, then Frederick County, VA 1737-1793, died in North Carolina 1798. Was he the son of Christian Haldeman (d. 1800 Montg. County, PA) and grandson of Nicholas Haldeman (d. 1762 Chester County, PA)? Also, does anyone know his wife's maiden name??? All I have is a first name of Mary. Thanks!

family history

Patricia — 22 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

looking for any info. on Plowman family fron bedford county. Have gone as far back as William Plowman born in 1799.

MECK

jmccsearch — 5 Jan 2002 2:19:52 GMT

I am searching the line of Johannes Nicolas Meck (Nicolas) married to Catherine LeFevre in Lancaster Co. Pa. approx 1753. Known children are Jacob , Philip, John, Henry, and Catherine. Other related surnames are Ferree, Ament/Amend, Miller, Lausch, Hull, Eitnier. concentrated around Lancaster, Berks, Lebanon, Dauphin and Schuykill Co's. with scattered descendents in many other Pa. counties. Have considerable information on this family and will share with others. John McClure

Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Sign or Fraktur

dav4pen1431 — 3 Jul 2007 2:14:44 GMT

I have a copy of the Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Sign or Fraktur (I am not sure exactly what it would be called), it is a drawing made in 1828 of Davis Smith born 1808 listing all of his children with birth dates, marriage dates, and death dates. It also lists his parents as Connard and Sariah Smith. It has pictures and symbols on it, like rattlesnakes and circles with points on it. Is there a way to research this to show were he came from or would the symbols be common in certain families and be able to link to other Smith's that way? Davis Smith was living in Washington County PA. Also on the same headstone of a descendent of Connard Smith is the name of Otto Purson, died in the 1940's, I could not find that name or would that have a meaning of something else.

David P. Smith

Dauphin Co., PA surnames -- Matter, Motter, Lebo, Smeltzer, Gebhart, Weiss, Ritzman, Romberger, Schott, Schupp, Shoop

rrcramer — 18 Jul 2001 5:16:21 GMT

Looking for anyone interested in exchanging info on my family lines.

Roger Cramer

Want maiden name of Sarah, who married Jonathan Landis of Rockland Twp, Berks County, PA in the early 1850s

richard_m_parker — 22 Jun 2007 2:35:30 GMT

I am interested in knowing the maiden name of Sarah, who married Jonathan Landis as described below.

The 1860 census of Rockland Township Berks County, PA shows this family:

Jonathan Landis, 29, a day laborer
Sarah, 35
Ellen, 6
Elmira, 4
Sarah, 2

Jonathan apparently died sometime before 1870 (as there are no additional children, probably within a few years of 1860). The 1870 census for Oley Township shows this family living in Friedensburg:

Sarah, 49
Ellen A., 17
Elmira, 14
Sarah, 12

(Note that Ellen Landis married Henry Drumheller of Earl Township, Berks County, PA. Other married names are Elmira Yost and Sarah Plush.

Jonathan's parents appear to be Charles (Carl) Landis and Sarah Truckenmiller, who appear on p. 1279 of the 1909 Morton Montgomery History of Berks County. In 1850, this family appears in the Rockland Township census:

Charles, 46, a weaver
Sarah, 43
Jonathan, 19
Charles, 13
William, 9
Reuben, 6
Daniel, 2
Magdalena Drymiller, 80

Northumberland County

Brad — 18 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Anyone who has information on the Reeder family that lived in Northumberland County PA in early to mid 1800.

Henry, Abraham and Jacob Meck in Berks Co., PA, connection to the Kelchners? The Nies are somehow connected also.

Cherri58 — 15 Jun 2007 7:37:41 GMT

Johannes Mek, Bap. 13 July 1794, 10m old, Oley Salem Reformed, Father, Heinrich, Sponsors are Maria and Mathias Kelchner

Catharina Mek, Bap 2 Aug 1789 Parents are Jacob & Margaretha (Nies) Mek. Sponsors at baptism are Catharina Kelchner and Johannes Reiff.

Abraham Mek, bap 7 Aug 1796, Heinrich father, Sponsors, Michael Wingbigler and Elizabeth Kelchner.

Margaretha Nies is probably a sister to Daniel Nies.

The Kelchner's and Meks/Mecks have to have a marriage connection somewhere. The Kelchners were in Upper Bern same as Daniel Nies. They also were in Oley. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

switzerland,germany,pa,wv,oh,in

junecastorena — 21 Nov 2006 3:42:18 GMT

from 1660 switzerland hiestand became heaston and huber became hoover looking for all these connected names from my granmothers line

PA surnames-DUSCH, METZ, STAEHLE, KIEHL

jwyatt7857 — 17 Sep 2002 2:21:02 GMT

I am researching the following surnames (Dusch,Staehle,Metz and Kiehl) from Schuykill County PA.

SNYDER/LONG

Marla — 28 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Well, I have finally found Wm. Stover Snyder. I am in the process of trying to find his son, Wm.Stover Snyder Jr. Wm. Stover Snyder Jr.'s mother was Amelia (Long) Snyder. I believe Wm. Stover Snyder lived in Chambersburg, PA. or in Carlisle, PA. I know that they were married during WW1, because of the picture I have. On Wm. Stover Snyder's death certificate it shows his son provided the information for the Death Certficate. That was in 1947. It also gave an address of 1900 No. 13th St. Philadelphia, PA. I don't have very much to go on. Wm. and Amelia's son was born 1927 (?) Does anyone have a link with Amelia Long/Snyder or her son Wm. Stover Snyder Jr. Their son was my mothers cousin. Amelia and Wm. Stover Snyder Jr. will be the last link I need for my family line. Would appreciate the information. Marla

STEPHAN BRECHT from Shriesheim, Germany to PA

Betty Clark — 23 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Does someone have names of wives of Stephan Brecht to America in 1726? He lived and died near Berks Co PA. Thanks!

WIRE

Michael_wire — 3 Feb 2003 10:16:33 GMT

RESEARCHING THE WIRE FAMILY FROM THE YORK PA. AREA,ALSO THE KLINEFELTERS FROM THE YORK AREA

Stitzell, Robinson

Nancy Economou — 16 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for family in PA, Allegheny County, Berks County, and others.

Deibler Bible Records

Andrew Keefer — 12 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I Am looking for the connection between the Hoffmans and Deiblers of Lykens Valley, Dauphin Co. Pa. I am the 4G Grandson of Capt. Albright Deibler. My 3G Grandfather
Christian Hoffman married Sasannah Deibler, daughter of
Albright Deibler. Some records suggest that her sister
Catherine married John Hoffman, Christian's Brother.
There is also some evidence that the Deibler sisters had
two brothers Mathias and Daniel. I suspect that Mathias
may have be named after his Grandfather. One of the brothers may have had a son named Mathias. Do these records
have any of these names?.

Spatzer Descendents

Karen Leymeister — 6 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Spatzer (Muir, PA) and Leymeister (Pine Grove, PA). Dates of birth, immigration, marriage, death records, etc. will be greatly appreciated.

my family

ic19993 — 30 Sep 2002 1:11:04 GMT

My maiden name is Alice Helterbrand I was born in Indiana. My parents are Alice Kelsey and William Henry Helterbrand.
Bill is the name my fathers friends called him. His parents were George Kenton Helterbrand and Christina May Downey both of Ohio. My mothers parents were Russell Bruce Kelsey and Mary Nicholes also known as Mary Carpenter. I am a member of the Kelsey Kindred Group. Am searching for more information about relatives on both my parents sides. Willing to share information and pictures with you.
As always searching and digging for more info.
Jean Rose

Surname: Markward

k_markward — 10 Jul 2001 9:56:24 GMT

Searching for relatives and ancestors of George MARKWARD, Philadelphia, 1870.

Oley High School Class of 1926 - Spouses, Addresses and Occupations as of 1937

richard_m_parker — 6 May 2007 4:43:03 GMT

Oley High School Class of 1926 - Spouses, Addresses and Occupations as of 1937
---- Oley is in eastern Berks County, PA

Sara L. Bertolet m. Ralph Spencer - Shanesville, PA
Mary E. Cleaver m. Theodore Knecht - 4024 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA
Carl R. Clouser - Dentist - 103 N. 23d Street, Mount Penn, PA
Harold L. DeTurck m. Naomi Eyrich - Chemist - 433 Windsor Street, Reading, PA
Naomi Eyrich m. Harold L. Deturck - 433 Windsor Street, Reading, PA
Erma O. Fisher m. J. Russell Weidner - Oley, PA
Marjorie V. Fisher m. Alvin Eyrich - Boyertown R.D. No. 2 PA
Ruth E. Haas - Deceased
A. Ruth Knabb - Winder - Oley, PA *
Bertha M. Lechner - Social Worker - 825 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA
Grace A. Lorah m. Alfred Carpenter - 804 Naomi Street, Blue Bell Hill, Philadelphia, PA

* A winder is a mill worker who winds the thread on weaving looms

Lookup - Oley High School Classes 1907 through 1937 - Spouses, Occupations, and Residences as of 1937

richard_m_parker — 6 May 2007 4:40:21 GMT

I will do a lookup for the Oley High School Classes 1907 through 1937 - Spouses, Occupations, and Residences as of 1937. This information is from the 1937 Oley High School Yearbook known as the Cardinal. Oley is in eastern Berks County, PA. Is there any interest?

Lancaster County 1700's & 1800's

TIGERBEAD — 4 Jul 2003 6:12:08 GMT

Searching for info on Henry Weidley born 1802 in Lancaster County. Lived around Chestnut Level. Married Sarah Ann Strickler of Salem County NJ. Anyone know his parents?
Also searching for info on James Clark Mays of Lancaster County. Born 1805 and married Rebecca Ann Baldwin. Lived near New Holland, PA.
Additional search for info on descendants of Henry B. Espenschied of Germany born 1803 who married Mary Ann Curly. Buried Zeltenreich United Church of Christ, New Holland, PA