Lancaster County, PA
Posted Queries for July 2000

ACKER posted by Richard Parr on Sunday, July 2, 2000

I am trying to pinpoint the location of Casper Acker's grave site which has been given??? as the Schenk Mill Property, Manheim, Lancaster County, PA near Chickasalunga Creek near Ehrisman's Mennonite Church. Can anyone out there give me the crossroads?

 

CONRAD posted by Laura Sadowsky on Sunday, July 2, 2000

Searching for any information regarding John Joseph CONRAD. He was born in 1825 in Bavaria and he married Katharina Herschenroder there before 1852. He immigrated first to the area of Harrisburg in Dauphin Co., PA about 1852 and then to Lancaster Co. (possibly around Mt. Joy) sometime before 1864-66. He then took his family westward, following his parents and other siblings, including his younger brother Laurenz who was a priest. They settled in the area of Pine Bluff, just west of Madison, in Dane Co., Wisconsin about 1868. In 1885, Katharina died and, according to an 1893 Dane county history biography of John and Katharina's son-in-law, Adolph Birrenkott (married John and Katharina's daughter, Anna), John went back to Pennsylvania and took up residence again in/around Mt. Joy in Lancaster Co. The family was Roman Catholic, so it's quite probable that John attended mass at the Catholic church in Mt. Joy (Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary).
John and Katharina's children are Margaret (b. abt. 1852, PA), Laurence (b. abt. 1854, PA), Anthony (b. 1856, in/near Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA), Mary (b. abt. 1859, PA), Joseph (b. abt. 1862, PA), Anna Josephine (b. 1866, Lancaster Co., PA), and Theresia (b. abt. 1868 in Dane Co. Wisconsin).
Any information on the above (especially the death and burial location of John Joseph CONRAD) would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share any info I may have.

 

WOODS posted by Sandra on Tuesday, July 4, 2000

I am looking for decendants and info about MICHAEL WOODS who was born 1684 Ireland and came through Lancaster PA in 1725. he came with several

 

LANEY posted by Barbara Emery on Wednesday, July 5, 2000

Seeking information re. Samuel LANEY, b. 1736, Lancaster Co., Pa., d. Va., s/o Titus LANEY b. 1710 Germany, d. 1789 S.C. & Hannah ? b. 1712 Ireland, d. ca. 1789 S.C. I have found only one son of Samuel LANEY, i.e. John, b. 9 Sept. 1758 Frederick Co., Va. d. 15 July 1848 Huntington Twp., Brown Co., Oh. Am interested in siblings of John b. 1758. Attempting to prove that Magdalena LANEY m. Wm. ROBERTS is one of his siblings. Will share what information I have.

 

LARUE, LERUE posted by marjorieMcilwain on Wednesday, July 5, 2000

Looking for any info on this family including names JONAS 1600's Geo.Larue 1848 Margaret LaRue Lightner whose son Adam married Leah Ferree daughter of Joel Ferree the grandson of Madam Marie

 

ZAGONI, ZAGONYI posted by John Maurath on Wednesday, July 5, 2000

Looking for descendants of Civil War Major, Charles ZAGONYI, who supposedly came to Lancaster after the war.

 

FOUST posted by Paul Krumrey on Thursday, July 6, 2000

I'm looking for infomation on Mary Alice Foust died 4/2/61 born around 1880. Married to Lloyd Weaver, mother to Carl and Frances. Parents were Henry and Ellen Foust.

 

CLARKE, HERON, HERRON posted by Edward Herron on Thursday, July 6, 2000

I am researching John HERRON or HERON, who emigrated from Scotland, to N Ireland where he married Rebecca CLARKE (daughter of Alexander, sister of James and Frank CLARKE, the latter two listed in the family Bible in Strasburg, PA), to Lancaster, PA about 1785-90. Children: David b 1788, John, William, James, Andrew, Joseph b 1809, Anna and Rebecca.

 

WEAVER posted by Paul Krumrey on Thursday, July 6, 2000

I'm looking for information on Lloyd Weaver married to Mary Alice Foust, daughter Frances Annetta Weaver.

 

GILLAM, VARDAMEN posted by Dorcas Beaver on Friday, July 7, 2000

I have read that the marriage for Jonathan Gillam to Sarah Vardamen was 1782/1783 at the New Hanover Luthern Church in Lancaster. I would be very pleased to find out if this is listed in any book or listing.

 

DURNBAUGH posted by Pam Mackey on Saturday, July 8, 2000

Looking for information on Anna Mariah Durnbaugh she married Henry Rhoads on 11-17-1851. Anna was b)12-18-1832 in Lancaster. she d)2-10-1917 in Wabash Indiana. Would like to know who her Mother and Father was. Have alot of info on the Rhoads and would like to find more on the Durnbaugh am willing to share what I have. Thank You

 

GILLESPIE, HOSTETTER, SMITH posted by Lucy Russell on Saturday, July 8, 2000

I am seeking descendents of Lancaster native George Washington SMITH, @ 1820-1884, who married Mary Catherine GILLESPIE and moved to Pittsburgh, PA. There, he joined in a business partnership with another Lancaster man, David HOSTETTER, in a firm called Hostetter & Smith, that produced a tonic called "Hostetter's Bitters."

 

MCCULLY, OLIVER posted by Janet Haynes on Saturday, July 8, 2000

Looking for anyone researching James & Thomas McCully who lived in Little Britain Township, Lancaster Co. from 1755 til about 1800. My 2g grandmother Fanny McCully b. 1795 in Lancaster Co. married Thomas OLIVER in 1820 and lived in Bedford Co., PA. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

EARLEY, EARLY, THOMAS posted by Kathy McLees on Sunday, July 9, 2000

Searching for information on William Earley/Early that married Eva Thomas. William was born about 1745. William served in the Rev. War out of Lancaster County, PA. Eva may have been much younger than William.

 

CARMONY posted by Connie Zeitz on Monday, July 10, 2000

I was wondering if you could help me find a birth record on my GGGrandfather? I believe that he was either born in Lancaster or Lebanon county. His name is Henry Carmony and was born abt 1810 in PA. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

KING, SHARP posted by Roberta Rigazzi on Monday, July 10, 2000

I'm trying to get info on Thomas KING, who came from Londonderry, Ireland abt 1710, and married Jane SHARP abt 1715. I just read from the History of Lancaster Co. (1883) page 849 that a James King was one of the first settlers in the Fulton area and was a Quaker. He was said to be the son of Thomas King. Because of the dates, I believe that this James King was my Thomas's brother and that their father was Thomas, also. Is there anything out there to prove my theory? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

HARNLY, HERNLEY, HERNLY posted by F. Vincent Hernly on Tuesday, July 11, 2000

I am researching the Hernley family in America. I am particularly interested in information about the Hernleys in Lancaster Co. in the 1700's. There are many histories, but thier facts conflict. The Hernleys were Mennonites who came to Lanc. Co. ~ 1737 and settled in Cocalico, Rapho, Mount Joy, and later Hempfield Twps. Any information would be appreciated. Also, check out the Hernley family WebSite.

 

HERBERT posted by Marilyn Kucera on Tuesday, July 11, 2000

Can anyone please tell me where I would order land patents for Lancaster County. In some deeds that I have for Stewart HERBERT there is mention in the deeds that the land he was selling had been patented to him by the state of Pennsylvania in 1755 and 1766. I have the book and page numbers, I just don't know where to write for the copies. Help most appreciated. Thank you.

 

MCKINLEY posted by Kathy Sloan on Wednesday, July 12, 2000

Samuel McKinley, born in Pennsylvania on March 17, 1797, is my great-great-great-great grandfather. He married Nancy (Mary) Starky, born on April 27, 1800. In about the 1820s they moved to Ohio, where they are both buried in the Vermillian Cemetery, Haysville, Ohio. They sired nine children. Maria McKinley, their second child, and James P. their sixth child, were born in Lancaster County. However, the family also lived in Juniata County. Our search for Samuel's and Nancy's forebearers has not progressed, although much information is available on their descendants.

 

HULL, NAUMAN, REIFF, SHEARER posted by Bob Nauman on Wednesday, July 12, 2000

Looking for the parents of Peter Nauman of Manheim, PA. Peter was born in PA in 1809 supposedly in the Lancaster County area. He was married to Elizabeth Reiff Shearer. We have no record of his death which may have occurred around 1865-70 in Manheim, PA

 

ADAMS, HAINES posted by Chris Fudge on Wednesday, July 12, 2000

trying to track down lost relatives.. John Haines who married Martha Adams,may have lived in Pa. migrated to south central ohio, their daughter Lucy Jane Haines, my gggrandmother born 1844 in ky. married a James Fudge. any one having any information abt. John and Martha, your help is greatly appreciated.

 

FRICKE, FUNK posted by Chris Fudge on Wednesday, July 12, 2000

Trying to track down my grandmother's parents Charles Funk and Philamena Fricke, who came from germany and landed in Penn. later migrated to cincinnati ohio.. very little is known of my ggrandparents, anyone knowing of any place i could look for info, or anyone having heard of them, my grandmother was born in 1901 in ohio..any help is appreciated... chris

 

SHINDEL, SHINDLE, SPOHN posted by Donna Gordner on Wednesday, July 12, 2000

My Great grandmother was Rachel C. Shindel Spohn. She lived with her son William G. Spohn when she died in Baltimore. Her parents were Jeremiah and Annie Baxter Shindel. She was the widow of Charles F. Spohn. Her other children were Catherine,wife of David Chambers of Dover,Pa. Anna, wife of Norman Caswell, Columbia. Elsie, wife of Harry K. Peters, Lancaster. Richard E., Lancaster. Laura, wife of Milton Mulligan, Harrisburg. Charles F., Lancaster. and William with whom she had lived, in Baltimore, Maryland. Her sisters and brothers were Mrs. Amos Hoover ,Lancaster; George Shindel, Conestoga, Pa. and Oliver Shindel, West Chester, Pa. She was born Dec. 8,1876, and was 82 when she died, so she died abt. 1958. Any information would be appreciated. I am looking for any further information on her father and his ancestors. Thank you. Donna Gordner

 

CRESS, KRESS posted by Forrest Cress on Thursday, July 13, 2000

From the baptismal records of Rev. John Casper Soever, Lancaster County, PA, I found this entry: Rasch, Johannes, bapt. 9/25/1757. Sponsors JOHN EBERHARD KRESS and Barbara Stuck. I'm looking for info on the KRESS mentioned above, also on NICHOLAS KRESS, HENRY KRESS AND JOHN KRESS circa the same date. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

KOONS, KOONTZ, KUNTZ, ROHR, ROHRER, RORRER posted by Barbara Emery on Thursday, July 13, 2000

Seeking information re. Mary KOONTZ/KUNTZ/KOONS m. April 1802 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD. to Daniel ROHRER/ROHR/RORRER. Both of these families may have come from Lancaster Co., PA.

 

PHILLIP, SHAFER posted by Ron Knipfer on Thursday, July 13, 2000

I would like to trace Phillip Shafer (Shaeffer) who bought land in Earl Township, Lancaster County, about 1734. One source shows him immigrating from Baden-Baden, Germany (no date). I believe he was naturalized in PA (as an English subject) 10 Nov 1745, in Lancaster County.

 

WEAVER posted by Patty Coleman on Thursday, July 13, 2000

Hope to make contact with someone researching the surname WEAVER in LANCASTER COUNTY before 1760. I have WEAVERS in ROWAN COUNTY, NC with ties back to LANCASTER COUNTY. Thanks, Patty

 

PATTERSON posted by Anna on Thursday, July 13, 2000

I am looking for information on Robert Patterson b abt. 1705 lived in Lancaster Co Pa, had land deed there in 1737, had a daughter named Mary that married a Archibald Stuart, before 1750 they moved to va. Any information appreciated. Thanks

 

HOAR posted by Coleen on Friday, July 14, 2000

I would be interested in sharing information on the Hoar family of Lancaster County.

 

WINTERS posted by Glen Winters on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Searching for info on Thomas Lippincott Winters,b 1808,Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Parents died when he was small. Would like to know who parents were.

 

SHIPPEN posted by Helen Hauschild on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Am interested in imformation about Mary Gray Shippen's life in Lancaster, after she and Edward Shippen left Philadelphia around l752.

 

BLETZ, RETTEW posted by Ira Bletz on Sunday, July 16, 2000

I am looking for information on my relatives. They lived in the Columbia area.

 

PITZER posted by Chris Sparks on Sunday, July 16, 2000

looking for elizabeth madison(russell) who married john pitzer, i think her father was john madison, wife ?clairborne, john pitzer's father ulrich came to usa from germany on a ship called the "adventurer" in 1727 to pennsylvania.elizabeth was born in 1740.they moved to Botebourt co. va.any help on madison's line would be appreciated.

 

DEVORE posted by Kim Briscoe on Sunday, July 16, 2000

Looking for the Devore family. I have a Daniel born in 1750 in Bedford County, married Mary Householder. I think this date of birth would make his parents Lancaster County residents. Any info on Devores in general or corrections of my county info is appreciated.

 

BAILEY posted by Daniel Bentley on Monday, July 17, 2000

I am seeking information on Margaret and Mary Bailey who were sisters. Margaret was born June 8, 1821 in Lancaster. Their father died when these girls were in their early teens (around 1835?) and their mother placed them in the homes of wealthy neighbors and never assumed any responsibility for them. Mary married a fine tailor named Moore and Margaret later married Jacob M. Doll in St. Louis. Would appreciate any information on these women or their parents.

 

BUTCHER posted by Bob Butcher on Monday, July 17, 2000

any info on Butcher brothers John&Samuel late 1600 or early 1700

 

STEPHENS, STEVENS posted by Janet Nelson on Monday, July 17, 2000

My great-great Grandfather, James E. STEPHENS / STEVENS may have been born in Paxton, Lancaster County, PA in 1812. He married Sarah H. [maiden name unknown] circa 1830. Sarah H. [-m?-] was born 1810 in PA [place of birth unknown].
Need the names of James E. STEPHENS / STEVENS parents and siblings; and need the maiden name of Sarah H., her place of birth, and the names of her parents and siblings.

 

LUTZ posted by Cindy Pelfrey on Monday, July 17, 2000

Still searching for info on Henry Lutz b. Oct 25, 1804 who married Nancy/Annie/Emmie Helman. They rasied their family in Lancaster County I think in the Brickerville area. I don't know his parents or siblings any help would be great. Thank you.

 

DEVINE, HINKLE, HUNTER, STRAWBRIDGE, WAYNE posted by Victor Strawbridge on Tuesday, July 18, 2000

Researching/looking for any information or information source on these sunames from around the Columbia(formerly W.Hempfield) area. Particularly looking for any information on Robert Strawbridge He appears on the very early Manhiem and West Hempfield census. Also trying to identify Charlotte Hinkle Hoffman Strawbridge from the Columbia area and her parents. Nelson Devine married Sara Jane Hunter at SalisburyTwsp. in 1846 is all I have. Please respond.

 

PENNELL posted by Emily Kirkley on Tuesday, July 18, 2000

Trying to locate Isaac Pennell, born Delaware County, lived in Chester County and possibly Lancaster. Married to Isabella Wilson ; children were Lewis, Hannah, Mary, Isabella, Isaac, Phoebe Ann. Any info would be appreciated

 

GUYER, KNIGHT, SEIFERT, SMITH posted by Linda Allen on Tuesday, July 18, 2000

I am looking for any info. on John E. Smith, he left Lancaster Co. with the William McNair family and came to Kansas. Also Phillip and Nicolas Knight family. John married Mary Knight in Manhhattan, Kansas. Thanks for any help!

 

BECHDOLL, BECHDOLT, BECHTOLD posted by Allan Griffith on Thursday, July 20, 2000

I'm interested in learning more about this name and the following families found in the Cocalico areas of Lancaster Co: 1.)there is a John BECHDOLL found on the 1790 census 2.) a William BECHDOLT in the very early 1800s with a young family. I believe he may be the father of my ancestor Hannah BECHTOLD-b.1807 -who married in Butler Co, OH in 1825. I think at least several of William's children migrated to Ohio around early 1800s. I wonder if anyone can connect the families with these varying names as the same line.

 

GEESEY posted by Richard Bodner on Thursday, July 20, 2000

I am researching the Geesey family. The name I looking for is Peter Geesey and wife Mary. The time frame is about 1830 to 1860 area.They had at least one son, John. He was born about 1856. Any connection with the Geesey family, please contact me.

 

BERKHEISER posted by Edward Holland on Thursday, July 20, 2000

Searching for information on Ida Berkheiser (spelling may be incorrect) Married John Rice in 1890s. Lived in Lancaster, PA.

 

RICE posted by Edward Holland on Thursday, July 20, 2000

Searching for information on John Rice. Married Ida Berkheiser in 1890s. Lived in Lancaster, PA.

 

GOODWIN, GOODWINE, HEADY posted by Hurrol Goodwin on Thursday, July 20, 2000

John GOODWINE Martha HEADY birth and marriage records 1735-1770 Researching John GOODWINE who died about 1831 Nelson Co, KY. Believe HEADY and GOODWINE families moving Westward thru PA in mid 1700's to arrive in Nelson Co, KY about 1790.
Married Martha HEADY prior 1770, believe in Lancaster Co, PA or nearby PA Counties.
Any comments or suggestions on their birth and marriage records appreciated.

 

GEIBEL, ROOT, RUTH posted by Bruce Geibel on Friday, July 21, 2000

Searching for Caroline GEIBEL (b. 1855 in Spring Township, Berks Co., PA and died after 1919). Reported to have married a Mr. ROOT (or RUTH), was living in Reading, PA, in 1914 at death of her younger brother William J. S. Geibel from Reading, PA, and was living in Ephrata, Lancaster Co., in 1919 at death of her older brother Frederick Geibel from Lewistown, PA. Would like any information on this GEIBEL-ROOT family. Has eluded me for over 15 years. Please email me at Bruce Geibel . Sincerely, Bruce Geibel, Woodstock, GA.

 

YOUNG posted by Regina Porter on Saturday, July 22, 2000

I am looking for a jacob Young.b abt 1769. He had a son John Young born 1789 in Lancaster co. I belive Jacob may have come from either Irealnd or Scotlnd. John Married Elizabeth Brittion and moved to Drake Co. Ohio.

 

ROHRER posted by Robert Runk on Saturday, July 22, 2000

I am hunting descendants of Buell Rohrer,he was born in 1903 in Three Springs,Pa. He was the son of Milton and Mae Black Rohrer. The family originally was from Lancaster County,they moved to Huntingdon County,Pa,Buell returned to Lancaster County,date unknown. Buell had a brother Thornton Rohrer who remained in Huntingdon County. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

 

DUCHMAN posted by Douglas Good on Saturday, July 22, 2000

Would like to know what Church were in or near New Holland Lancaster Co Pa in or about 1830's

 

TOSH posted by Laura Milliman on Saturday, July 22, 2000

I am looking for Jonathan Tosh who was born in Fishing Creek, Drumore Township, Lancaster, PA abt 1690 and died 9/1750. He had 6 children, named Tasker, Thomas, Isabella, James, Jean, and Mary. The son James died 7/1750. Proof of this? The two sons, Tasker and Thomas moved to VA. I have much information on their descendants, as I am in Roanoke, VA. Would love info on daughters. Anyone have any documentation of above?

 

CALBREATH, GALBRAITH, GALBREATH posted by Stacy Moorhead on Saturday, July 22, 2000

I am looking for information on the sons of Robert Galbraith who was born abt 1670 in Northern Ireland. He immigrated to the US and lived in Lancaster County, PA. He had four sons: John, James, Samuel & Joseph(?). I am particularly interested in Samuel, who I believe to be my ancestor. My Samuel was living in Tinkling Springs, VA by 1746, where his children Thomas & Elizabeth (twins) were baptized. Any information would be appreciated.

 

PARKER posted by michelle on Saturday, July 22, 2000

Samuel Parker b. 8/22/1817 Lancaster County. Married Mary Adams Parker. Who were his parents,how do I find a record. Thanks, Michelle

 

ALDINGER, MITCHELL posted by James Mitchell on Sunday, July 23, 2000

My Great-Great Grandfather, Thomas Mitchell was reportedly born at New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pa. He was born March 1, 1835. He was also reported to have four brothers, James, Hiram, Willaim and Daniel. About 1860 Thomas and his mother came to Mahoning Co., Ohio. Thomas' mothers maiden name was Catherine Aldinger, b.c. 1805. Thomas' fathers name is where I cannot find any further information, his name is supposed to be Van Fleet Mitchell, possibly born in Alsace-Lorraine. Does anyone know who this is? Any assistance would be greatly apprieciated!

 

HOOVER posted by Bettie Denning on Sunday, July 23, 2000

Hello, I am searching for the parents and ancestors of Hannah Hoover,born abt 1787 in PA., and I think died in Clinton Co.,Ohio. She married Jacob Hoover,born abt 1780 in Lancaster, PA and died July 8, 1845 in Clinton Co.,Ohio. I am looking for parents and ancestors also for Jacob Hoover. They are my grgrgr,grandparents.

 

BUSH, DIFFENDERFER posted by Julie Oliver on Sunday, July 23, 2000

Am looking for info on the Peter and Maria Diffenderfer Bush family who lived in Lancaster Co, PA from approx. 1842-1856.

 

MIXEL posted by Terry Miller on Sunday, July 23, 2000

I'm researching families in Upper Leacock Twp. The "History of Lancaster County" by Ellis & Evans shows in its index that Upper Leacock twp. starts on page 923. Since these pages are not posted to the web page, is it posible to have these pages emailed to me. Of concern is information on the MIXEL family starting on page 925. Thank you

 

CRABILL, KRABILL, KRAYEBIEL posted by Patricia Hatfield on Monday, July 24, 2000

According to the Seneca County Histories and Families there was a Christian Krayebiel who came to Lancaster County in 1727. There have been spelling changes made in the name so many times that I am finding it impossible to locate any of them. My fathers name was spelled Krabill and his grandfathers name was spelled Crabill. I am looking all information for a David Crabill (1776-1858), his parents, siblings, etc. He is buried in the Springville Cemetery in Seneca County, Ohio. His wife's name was Mary. David Crabill/Krabill is supposed to be the ancestor of a Floy Cleo (Caskie) Painter, whoever she is, in Seneca County, Ohio.

 

MOYER posted by Caryn Hodges on Monday, July 24, 2000

My grandfather bought 6 or 7 diplomas from different schools for a David George Moyer. He graduated from Landsdale High School in 1929 and from Lafayette College in 1935. He also attended Franklin and Marshall Academy and graduated from there in 1931. He was a doctor and worked at Abington(not sure if that is right) Memorial Hospital. We were just wondering if anyone knows where we can find his family and possibly returning his diploma.

 

EICHOLTZ, WALTER posted by Lael Walter Jordan on Tuesday, July 25, 2000

I am looking for any information on my ggrandfather, John Walter. He was married to Catharina Eicholtz. They had a son, Samuel E. Walter, who was born April 21, 1846 in Lancater Co. Other children included Wiliam, Catherine, and Rebeka. I have a funeral card for an Elizabeth Dellinger who was married to Peter Walter. I do not know if Peter was John's son or brother. Any help in finding info about John Walter would be greatly appreciated.

 

SUMI, SUMMEY posted by Joey Phillips on Tuesday, July 25, 2000

I am serchining for information on My 8G Grandfather Hans Peter Sumi (Summey)I, 1675-1749 a Mennonite Minister, burried at the Groffdale Mennonite Meeting House Cemetary. My 7G Grandfather Hans Peter Sumi (Summey) II 1713-1787 he was born in Lancaster and moved to NC. I am looking on information on their lives and ancestry.

 

SMITH posted by Laurel Maul on Tuesday, July 25, 2000

I am looking for a will by Martin Smith after 1776 to 1820

 

LOHR, LOWER, NAGEL posted by Jane Miller on Wednesday, July 26, 2000

I am looking for the family of George Lohr (Lower) that was married in The First Reformed Church of Lancaster on 23 March 1773. Married a Barbara (Nagel). Her father is said to have been Frederick Nagel. George is listed as being in the Militia of Lancaster County, Pa. in th Rev. war. He enlisted from Hummelstown, Derry Township. Lancaster County, Pa. in 1776. under Capt. Jacob Fridley's company. The spellings that have been found are Lower, Laur, Lohr, Lour and others. George and Barbara (Nagel's) first child was born in Lancaster on 8 th. March 1774. baptized on 24 April 1774 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, Pa. Other children were George II born 9-1-1777, Frederick born 11-20-1779, John born 2-13-1781 and Jacob born 11-13-1784. After the war George and family moved to Bedford County, Pa. were he died in

 

MESSENCOP posted by Rusty Ellis on Wednesday, July 26, 2000

Am collecting info all spellings of Messencop spellings in order to locate the families that were known to be in the Lancaster county area. Am particularly interested in Margaret Messencop who married John Martin whose 1st wife Susannah Ourie died leaving several children for John and Margaret to raise after leaving MD, PA, into Licking County, OH after several stops along the way where both Margaret and John died.

 

CASH, JOHNSON, KASH, SWETNAM posted by Reis Kash on Wednesday, July 26, 2000

My ancestor, John Cash,probably born Prince George's County, MD, circa 1735, reportedly served as a Private soldier in Captain John Yenser (sp?) company, 4th Battalion, Lancaster County Militia, on a tour of duty at Lancaster guarding British prisoners of war 22 August through 28 October 1781. Any confirmation or further information concerning John Cash and relatives would be greatly appreciated.

 

BAER, MATTER posted by Sue Stringer on Wednesday, July 26, 2000

I am looking for any info on Henry Kauffman Baer who was married to Nora Viola Matter. Also any info on the two families would be appreciated.

 

CRAVER, SWINDES posted by Carol Brundage on Wednesday, July 26, 2000

I am seeking information on my g. grandmother's brother. My great uncle, George Craver lived with her when she was first married. George Craver was born ca 1889. Someone with this name died at Elizabethtown, PA ca 1981. Is it true I cannot get a death certificate? There is a family history of hemophpilia, Parkinson's.

 

YOHE posted by Kim Krebs on Thursday, July 27, 2000

I'm looking for a Michael Yohe, d.Apr. 21, 1785 and is buried in Old German Cemetery, Hull (now Daniel's) Farm. I am trying to locate where this cemetery is at so that I might be able to visit it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. You can contact me at KimbaKrab@AOL.com

 

HENZE, WASCHER, YOHE posted by Kim Krebs on Thursday, July 27, 2000

I am looking for the names HENZE, WASCHER & YOHE, any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

 

BAUER posted by Suzy Bettac on Thursday, July 27, 2000

Seeking anyone who needs information about Abraham BauerIn the Antique Market on Rt. 741 in Strasburg, Lancaster Co., PA is the family bible of ABRAHAM BAUER. It is written in Gothic German. The information that could be read is: Abraham BAUER b. 29 Aug 1802 Maria Bauer (maiden name on record but hard to read) b. 11 Mar 1807 Children: Alma b. 10 Aug 1826
Johannes Dec 1828 (date smeared)
Abraham b. 27 July 1831
Michael b. 30 July 1834
Maria b. 11 Jan 1837
Barbara 4 Jan 1841
It appears there are entries on other pages.

 

CHRISTLEY, KREISLY, SNYDER posted by Esther McDermott on Thursday, July 27, 2000

Trying to find more on the parents. George CHRISTLEY or Kreisly was born in Lancaster Co. Pa and was the son of George and Margaret (SNYDER) CHRISTLEY. His father was a native of Germany, who immigrated to Reamstown, Lancaster, about 1760, and engaged in merchandising; he there married Margaret Snyder, to whom were born four children. Two of these, George and Margaret b 1776 survived. The father died when George was a child, and his widow married a man named NORRIS, to whom she bore one daughter, Elizabeth. NORRIS returned to England, and was never heard of again. The mother with three children moved to Westmoreland Co. Pa. And settled in Greensburg, where she was again married to Curtis ROOK. Had two sons, William and Curtis.

 

BRYSON, COUNTRYMAN, GUNTERMAN, HICKEY, WATSON posted by Linda Watson on Thursday, July 27, 2000

Any information on Sarah Countryman, b. bet. 1750 - 1755 in Pennsylvania. She married James Holmes Bryson bef. 1769 in Ninty-Six Dist., SC. and she died in Macon Co., NC in August 1833. Her parents were Adrew Countryman and Elizabeth?. Andrew's parents were Franz Guntermann and Cornelia Keyser. Franz was born in Germany in 1695. His father was Johann Guntermann from Germany. He married Maria Barbara Simon in Germany.

 

SNODDY posted by Carol Byler on Friday, July 28, 2000

Searching for information on Samuel Snoddy (1727-1812). He was in NC in 1759, and I've found a reference where a Samuel Snoddy witnessed the will of William McColloch in 1748. If anyone is researching the Snoddy family, I have a great deal of information I'm willing to share, starting with Samuel Snoddy in NC, down to the Snoddy family now in Alabama. Thanks.

 

SCHMIDT, SMITH posted by Laurel Maul on Friday, July 28, 2000

Looking for Smith/Schmidt 1776 and earlier. Martin Schmidt and wife Maria migrated yo Ohio 1813. Need to find where in Pa. they lived

 

EISENBERGER, LAUBE, YOUNG posted by Shari on Saturday, July 29, 2000

I am looking for information on the following family members that lived in or near Lancaster, Pa.:
Levi Young, b. March 30, 1869, d. June 16, 1918, married to Annie B. (maiden name unknown).
James G. Blain Eisenberger, married Bessie Jones, daughter Elsie May Eisenberger.
Charles Oscar Laube Sr., married Dora Clark, son Charles Oscar Laube Jr. Daughter Margaret Laube, her married name was Faltine.

 

COOPER posted by Nancy Brandli on Saturday, July 29, 2000

I am looking for a William Cooper who was born in Pa, then moved to Clark County, Ill with his family. Birth and death dates unknown, spouse unknown.

 

AMON, BUMGARNER posted by Bill Berry on Saturday, July 29, 2000

Amon BUMGARNER came from Germany in 1775 to the Dutch settlements in PA. From there he a/o his heirs migrated to Wilkes County, NC. Any Bumgarner history? bberri@msn.com

 

LENTES posted by Lu Ann on Sunday, July 30, 2000

I checked the name Lentes in the SSDI and found many in PA, including Lancaster Co. My grandfather was Frank Lentes, born in WA. Before that, the family lived in Jetmore, KS. No information before that. GrGrandfather was Nicholas Lentes. Story was he left Germany to avoid conscription into the army.

 

KENDIG posted by Lloyd Boose on Sunday, July 30, 2000

I am looking for the parents of Enos Kendig b 30 May 1871, d 2 Jan 1925, m 18 March 1895 to Mary Cramer in Lancaster, Pa. He had a brother Jonas (dates unknown)Married an Ida Gall

 

BEAM posted by Carl Beam on Sunday, July 30, 2000

My GGrandfather was John Beam born in 1820 and married Polly???in Wyoming County,they had a daughter Maria,born 1844, and a son John w. Beam,i have information on John, but not Maria, they is a Maria Beam listed in the census in Lancaster county, I don't know what happend to John's wife or daughter, for John went in the civil wad from 1862-1865 and is buired in Wyoming county, But i cannot find out what happend to Polly or Maria ?? no record of then in the 1870 0r 1880 census. I wonder if they left when he went in the civil war.? they did not apply for a penison..

 

BEIDLEMAN posted by Dennis Lynch on Sunday, July 30, 2000

Jacob Beidleman appears on the 1850 census in Marietta, Lancaster County. His son Jacob settled in Middletown, Dauphin county. Any help apreciated.

 

DIENTSBACH, HAEHNLE posted by Karen Ifert on Monday, July 31, 2000

Charles Augustus HAEHNLE, 1862-1925--Moravian minister. father was Charles Ludwig Haehnle, mother Dorothea (Dientsbach)Haehnle.

 

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