Lancaster County, PA
Posted Queries for November 2000

PROVANCE, PROVENS, PROVINCE, PROVINES, PROVVENS posted by Np on Wednesday, November 1, 2000

Seeking mainly PROVENS OR PROVVENS, PROVINES, PROVIN[S], PROVINCE, PROVENCE, PROVANCE, PURVINES, PROVINE, PROVAN[S], PROVEN[S], PURVIANCE, PURVIENCE, PROVIENCE. THORNTON PROVENS BORN BETWEEN 1795-1815 PA THANKS, NP

 

DANIELM, GIBBONS, MERCER posted by Ruth Ann Scott on Thursday, November 2, 2000

mark gibbons birth may 21 1827 mother may be mary mercer b 1807 parents jane daniel &caleb mercer marys death 1859 sadsbury twp lanc.co pa i have 2 old letters written to mark gibbons 1864 and 1881 from martha walton mary mercers sister 1850 census pa lanc co finds mark gibbons liveing in household of samuel simmons along with mary mercer can any one help me name the parents of my great grand father mark gibbons?

 

DANIEL, GIBBONS, MERCER posted by Ruth Ann Scott on Thursday, November 2, 2000

my query posted 11 2 2000 had incorrect spelling of surname should be gibbons mercer daniel my objective to name the parents of mark gibbons was he an iligidiment child of mary mecer? mary was never married i have old watch dated 1760 andrew daniel first owner the his wife hannah then jane mercer then mary mercer then mark gibbons can anyone help me solve this search from lancaster co ? Ruth Ann Scott

 

MCCLENAGHAN posted by Timothy McClenaghan on Saturday, November 4, 2000

Searching for any McClenaghans in Lancaster County, circa early 1800's, maybe late 1700's.

 

RHINEER, RINIER, RYNIER posted by George Rynier on Sunday, November 5, 2000

I would like any family information on George W Rynier b:8/15/1817 d:11/18/1877 married Catherine Kurtz b:10/10/1819 d:11/26/1905.They are buried in Leacock Presbyterian Church,in Paradise,Lancaster County.They had six children;John,Amanda,Amaziah,Aldus,George[Jr]and Mary Ann.

 

KOCHEL posted by kenneth kochel on Monday, November 6, 2000

Need any information on Kochels from Adamstown, Lancaster County.

 

FORBES, KITNER, MORROW, WELCH posted by Nancy Welch on Monday, November 6, 2000

I am seeking the location of the Old Covenant Cemetery near Sadsbury in Lancaster County. Does anyone have any information?

 

STRAHLE, STRALEY posted by Greg Straley on Monday, November 6, 2000

Looking for fellow relatives or researchers who have knowledge of my 3x great grand parents, Gottlieb "Caleb" Strahle/Straley and Anna Elizabeth (Haug) who lived in Lancaster city circa 1818 to 1824. They were married in Lancaster on 10/04/1819. Their first born, Elizabeth was born in Lancaster on 12/21/1820 and died as an infant on 01/24/1881. Their second born, John was born in Lancaster on 01/02/1822 per information from a family bible. Does anyone have access to local records to verify if these dates are accurate?

 

SHAFFER posted by Ron Knipfer on Tuesday, November 7, 2000

Shaffer of Earl Township. Martin and his son Samuel. Samuel had lots of brothers and sisters. Possibly Minnonite. Martin's father was Phillip. Phillip probably immigrated about 1740. Samuel born about 1755. Is anyone else researching this family?

 

REED posted by Jane Turner on Tuesday, November 7, 2000

Looking for DAVID HUNTER REED b.1828 in Lancaster Co. Moved to Ohio and married ELIZA JANE GILLILAND of Crestline in 1854. Later moved to Wells Co. IN.

 

GILBERT, HACKETT, THOMPSON posted by Suzanne Mitchell on Tuesday, November 7, 2000

Looking for information on William Thompson Born about 1851 married Sarah?. Daughter Abana Myrtle Thompson. Married 1) Barrett, 2) Chockley Hackett Gilbert. 1910 census list Abana servant age 18 home of Marvin Gushong. Chockley listed age 15 living with parents. Charles Gilbert and Cidney Hackett. Cidney's brother George living with them at time. Any information on this family would be great. Thanks.

 

LEBBO, LEBO, NOLL posted by Ernie Lebo on Wednesday, November 8, 2000

I am looking for the records regarding the Wesley Methodist Cemetary which is attached to the Wesley Methodist Church formerly the Methodist Episcopal Church located on the west side of Pa. Rte. 472, southeast of Quarryville. Specifically, records from the early 1900's. We are looking for records on the Lebo or Lebbo family who are buried in the cemetary.

 

LEBBO posted by Ernie Lebo on Wednesday, November 8, 2000

Looking For Information on John Lebbo Born: 05/1885 in Colerain Township, Lancaster County, Pa.

 

SCOTT, YOUNG posted by Leona Horstmann on Wednesday, November 8, 2000

Is there any one researching the names of James Young and his Wife Mary Scott. His first and legal name was Matthew but he was known to friend and family as James. They had 8 children. He was borm around 1734 and he died in Bart twp. Lancaster co. in 1774. She was born in Ballymacran Ire. They ran an Inn somewhere on the road from Lancaster to Philadephia. Leona Lhorstmann1629@cs.com

 

HANDSCHUH posted by Yvonne Hall on Thursday, November 9, 2000

Seeking any information regarding a CONRAD HANDSCHUH who married Eva Elizabeth Seitz in Lancaster CO in 1761. This marriage record listed his father as Andreas. Wish birth and/or death records for children and Eva Elizabeth. Conrad was in Dauphin CO, PA in the 1790 census, then migrated to VA. He died in Wythe CO, VA in 1806, and the wife in his will was a Catherine. Need a second marriage record. Also, seeking ship passenger lists for persons with the Handschuh surname, or similar spelling. Thanks.

 

ENSMINGER posted by Saralyn Morris on Thursday, November 9, 2000

ENSMINGER, William T. (b. 30 November 1822?) married(04 January 1853?)to Elizabeth LITTLE (b: 19 February 1836?) Need to locate verifiable documents as to birth date, birthplace, marriage, and parentage for ENSMINGER. This family may have been some of the ENSMINGERS in Cocalico, but am unable to locate proof positive of this. Later the family is found in Williamsport, MD, which becomes the family home for the majority of them.

 

ALBEY, DOLBY, KNOTT, SKEEN, SKENE posted by Wynn Bartholomew on Friday, November 10, 2000

I am looking for info on Joseph Skeen b.10 Aug 1816 in Steelevile, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster Co., md.Maria Amanda Dolby 8 Sep 1835.They had nine children, 5 of whom survived to adulthood. They migrated to Illinois between 1842-45. Joseph was son of Joseph (b. 7 Jun 1781, Chester Co. d. 7 Feb 1825, Steeleville) and Elizabeth Knott (b. 13 Apr 1783, Chester Co., d. 7 Feb 1847, Steeleville). Maria's parents were Abraham Dolby b. 6 Sep 1780 d. 14 Feb 1830 and Charlotte ________. Would like any info on the above individuals, their parents, ancestors, siblings, spouses, and children.

 

GIBBONS posted by Ruth Ann Scott on Friday, November 10, 2000

mark gibbons born may 20 1827 lanc co pa married 1860 eliz burns stark co oh died sept 21 1890 stark co pike twp sparta oh his mother mary mercer ? who is his father any info on gibbons lanc or chester countys please e mail me

 

KLINGER, KLINGLER, STEIMLING, STIMELING posted by Judy Votava on Friday, November 10, 2000

I am looking for any info on these names from Lancaster or Dauphin Counties.

 

DEVERTER, HORN posted by James Horn on Saturday, November 11, 2000

Jacob Horn came to Lancaster, PA from Germany in 1882. He joined the Army in 1899 and went to the Phillipines via Presidio, California. He is in the 1900 dicennial census. He is my grandfather. Was just trying to chase down some info on him. Also, my son Shawn is marrying Alicia DeVerter from Smoketown, PA.

 

HOFFMAN posted by Bob Fout on Saturday, November 11, 2000

Looking for descendants of John Hoffman, schoolmaster in Lancaster in mid-1700's :John HOFFMAN b. 1718 in Germany d:29Jan1792 in Lancaster, married to Anna Elizabeth Unknown. Children include:William, Elizabeth marr: Geo. MESSERSMITH, John, George, Jacob, Peter, Barbara marr:Philip BAKER, Charles. Most of the children moved onto to settle in Frederick County, MD.

 

CHARLES posted by Eileen Johns on Tuesday, November 14, 2000

I am trying to determine if Amos Charles b. 1849 and married Mary Bowers are the parents of Amos B. Charles, who operated the Willow Mill in Manor Twp. about 1903.

 

FREYMYER posted by Peggy Rutherford on Tuesday, November 14, 2000

Looking for any info on John Freymyer born about 1842 in LLycoming co Pa. was married 2 times. Wife was Melissa I think.

 

MCCLOSKEY posted by Andy McCloskey on Wednesday, November 15, 2000

Looking for anyone with info on Henry McCloskey b. abt. 1745 ?. Lived in Lancaster Co. in the 1770's and fought in the Rev. in Capt. James Murray's Co. He was married to Isabella ? In 1803 he moved his family to Butler Co., Ohio and died there in 1808. He lived in the Paxtang area. Other family names are Brosius, Zimmerman, Timberman, Park, Dick, and Gillispie. Thanks,

 

LONGENECKER posted by Steven Longnecker on Wednesday, November 15, 2000

Looking for information on Benjamin F. Longenecker b Oct 31, 1813 in Lancaster, PA.died June 6, 1867 in Shelby Co., IL he married Lydia Anne Bussard b Nov 29, 1822 in Maryland. Does anyone know his lineage? Does anyone have info about a John Longenecker b Oct 31, 1775 in Lancaster Co., PA and died May 29, 1838 or his wife Prudence? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

SELLERS, SHIRK posted by Joanna Baker on Thursday, November 16, 2000

In the obituary of Elizabeth Sellers Platt in 1901, it was stated that her birthplace (in 1823)was Fiddlers Green, Lancaster Co. PA. I have been unable to find any mention of this place. I hope someone can help. Joanna A. Baker

 

MENTZER posted by Linda Kelly on Thursday, November 16, 2000

Am looking for Jacob and Salome Mentzer, shown to be parents of Cyrus Mentzer, b. Nov. 29, 1829, in Lancaster County.

 

LESHER posted by Joan Wyatt on Saturday, November 18, 2000

I am looking for a Jacob Lesher. He was am Indian Scout and served in Revolutionary War. He seems to be the only Lesher that left Pa and went to Barbour Co. WV. Jacob married Ann Marie Coffman. Would appreciate any clues , help on this family

 

SHAFFER posted by Ron Knipfer on Saturday, November 18, 2000

Looking for information on Samuel Shaffer, born in Earl Twp., Lancaster County, about 1752. He bought a farm in York County in 1785, married Elizabeth Gilbert.

 

DEHAVEN, OPDEGRAEFF posted by Cole Shoaf on Saturday, November 18, 2000

I am looking for any information on The Debaven and Op De Graeff families? I believe that these families settled in the Lancaster County area.

 

HEINTZMANN, HINDMAN, HINESMAN posted by Bob Nichols on Tuesday, November 21, 2000

Does anyone have access to and a few moments for a lookup for the Intestate Records of Lancaster County? According to Page No. 77 of "An Index to the Will Books and Intestate Records of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 1729-1850," my ancestor, John HINDMAN, had some record regarding his apparent death in 1748. An examination and report of this record would be most deeply appreciated as would a transcription if it is not too involved. Thank you for your help.

 

HARTRANFT posted by John Yee on Wednesday, November 22, 2000

Looking for any info on the Hartranft family of Lancaster Co. area. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

HINKLE, KLUGH posted by John A. Mahey on Wednesday, November 22, 2000

Looking for parents of Catharina Hinkle who married Philip Klugh, probably in Maytown, Lancaster Co., about 1777.

 

SPATZ, SPOTS, SPOTTS, SPOTZ posted by Maureen Pilla on Wednesday, November 22, 2000

Does anyone have any information on the Spotts/Spatz families and their descendents from Lancaster Co., Pa. I have some information and would be happy to share what I've discovered.

 

GROFF, GROVE, HERR posted by Bob Bigham on Thursday, November 23, 2000

I am seeking information on my 4th great grand-parents,Joseph GROFF and his wife Catherine HERR,born,1767,Lancaster County, PA, died 1810,Lancaster County, PA. Thanks, Bob

 

GENSEMER, KAUFFMAN posted by Elisabeth Humphrey on Thursday, November 23, 2000

Anyone know what INMA means as used on federal census? I'm searching for information on hospitals and asylums in Lancaster County between 1904-1910. Ggrandfather Freeman KAUFFMAN, b. 1864, Columbia, Lancaster, is said to have died in 1904, leaving his wife Susan GENSEMER and nine children. However, recent research shows a Freeman KAUFFMAN listed in the 1910 census for Lancaster as an INMA. There are about 400 others also listed as INMA. An NC Gnibe is listed as the head of house, in addition there are about 23 nurses, a physician, a guard and a fireman, plus a man listed as WTMN (don't know what that means either). I'm assuming INMA means inmate, but I'm not certain. Need to know where I'd find out.

 

CRAIG, EWING, JENNEY, JOANE, PATTON posted by Carmen Kay on Friday, November 24, 2000

Looking for the descendants of a Thomas Jenney and a Miss Patton. Miss Patton was a daughter of Robert Patton who will was probated in Lancaster CO PA on 4 Dec 1755.
The will names daughters as
Mary
Esther
Jean
Margaret
Lattis
The will further names son in laws Joseph Joane, Thomas Jenney, Joshua Ewing, and David Craig. I know Jean to be the wifr of Joshua Ewing and Margaret to be the sife of David Craig. I would greatly appreciate information on any of these people.

 

PFAUTZ, PFOUTS, PFOUTZ posted by Cheryl Williams on Saturday, November 25, 2000

I'm searching for the Pfouts family women... specifically, those of the 18th and early 19th centuries! I'm looking for ANY info on Ursula Muehlenhauser, Anna Marie Klein, Anna Kurtz and Susannah Fronk. Might anyone be familiar with any of these? Ursula and husband Johann Michael Pfautz (Sr) were both born in Germany and died in Lancaster Co. Anna Marie was 2nd wife to Johannes Michael Pfautz; both born in Germany, he died in Lycoming Co, she in Cumberland/Perry Co. Anna married David Pfoutz: don't know where Anna was born; David was born in Lancaster Co, they married in Cumberland/Perry, and he died there. Susannah was born probably in Dauphin Co; married Johnathon Pfouts before 1846, he died in Indiana Co; she died 4/17/1884, don't know where.

 

MCFADDEN posted by Martin Stewart on Saturday, November 25, 2000

Searching for family information on my GGGG Grandparents, Samuel McFADDEN and his wife Mary B. (maiden name unknown.) Samuel born in Pennsylvania about 1771 and Mary born in Pennsylvania about 1778. Assume that they married in Pennsylvania around 1800. Most likely in Lancaster County at this time. Known children are Mary (born 11-1-1801), Samuel (12-18-1803), Hugh (abt 1804), Jacob (abt 1808), Catherine, Rachael, Eleanor, Julie, and Sarah. Family left Pennsylvania before 1820 and relocated to Wayne Township, Montgomery County, Ohio where Samual and Mary lived out the rest of their lives. There is a John McFADDEN, possibly Samuel's brother, listed as one of the earliest settlers of Wayne Township - prior to 1810. Samuel died July 15, 1851 and Mary died December 9, 1858. Both buried in Bethel Cemetery, Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio. Bandit@erinet.com

 

FASNACHT, GEIGLEY, LEBO, LIED, REDCAY posted by Art Leid on Sunday, November 26, 2000

I'm looking for any information on William Lied born July 15, 1796 and died August 21, 1878 and is buried in Muddy Creek Cemetery, Denver, Lancaster County. I have quite a bit of information on the Lied family and I'm looking for more. I also have information on Redcay's, Lebo's, and Fasnacht's. Also looking for more information on the Geigley/Guigley families of Lancaster County. Willing to share information.

 

BITTNER, STAAB posted by Wanda on Sunday, November 26, 2000

Seeking information on Peter, Conrad and Conrad Jr. Bittner that lived in Columbia Borough. Conrad was a witness at marriage for Staab/Klein in 1860. Conrad Jr. was born in Germany and his mother was a Staab. Conrad Jr. did in 1960 in Columbia.

 

COOPER, MERCER, WALTON, WITISON posted by Ruth Ann Scott on Sunday, November 26, 2000

does any one have data on thease mercer sisters mary mercer never married b 1807 d 1859 hannah mercer b 1806 married micha whitison d abt 1879 martha daniel mercer b 1812 m issac walton d 1907 margaret mercer b 1815 married george walker cooper death na they had 2 siblings william and andrew with no data mary martha and hannah all are buried at quaker sadsbury friends cementary their parents were caleb mercer and jane daniel i have 2 old letters written to my g grandfather mark gibbons posted to tuscarawas cooh in 1864 and 1881 from martha walton and her son alban walton need desperately to find obits for mary and hannah any data on this family would be greatly appreciated sincerely Ruth Ann Scott

 

COLLINS, JAMESON, KEEN posted by Dianne Blankenstein on Sunday, November 26, 2000

Would like to exchange information with others working the James JAMESON & Janet KEEN line. Son
William JAMESON married Sarah COLLINS. Their son John JAMESON was born in Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania. The first 2 generations mentioned were born in Ireland & came to Lancaster County
sometime before 1722 when William JAMESON married Sarah COLLINS in Christ Church in Philadelphia. I have a new e-mail & URL with prodigy.

 

CASSLER, COSSLER, KASSLER posted by Marilyn Cossler Garrison on Sunday, November 26, 2000

I am interested in sharing information with anyone researching the Cassler line of Lancaster Co. PA. Johann Ludwig (Lewis) Cassler and family were Morvians in Lititz, Lancaster County. Lewis Cassler (Kassler) came into the Port of Philadelphia in 1750 from Germany.

 

LEONARD, LEONHARDT posted by Shirley Leonard on Monday, November 27, 2000

looking for ancesters of fredrick leonard [b.1761; d.1841. he was german. married anna mary braun [b.1762; d.1843. children: elizabeth,john,william,gasper,samuel,nancy,margaret,mary ann,henry,michael,fredrick jr. fredrick was born in washington co. virginia.....thanks for any help.

 

MERCER posted by Ruth Ann Scott on Wednesday, November 29, 2000

rebecca mercer married 1864 lanc co pa any data on rebecca ?

 

MERCER posted by Ruth Ann Scott on Wednesday, November 29, 2000

who was jason mercer ? son of who this data is still in the family of the meecers posted on my querys thanks

 

BLEISTEIN, KITZMIL, LEAMAN, LEHMAN, LEMAN, MATTERN posted by Earl Layman on Wednesday, November 29, 2000

Jacob LEAMAN, son of the 1717 immigrant, Peter Jacob LEMAN, aquired land in 1735 in Heidleberg Tsp. in then Lancaster, later Berks, now Lebanon County. Jacob died in 1742, leaving sons Jacob, who m. Margaret KITZMILLER, George who married Elizabeth Bleistein, David who married Mary MATTERN and Henry. Daughters Elizabeth married John KITZMILLER, Margaret married Stephen BOYER and Maria Barbara. I have information to exchange, and would like to exchange information on any of these lines.

 

ASHMORE, LINDLEY posted by J. Hadley on Wednesday, November 29, 2000

Looking for information about Richard Ashmore. 1705-1747. Will was dated 6-9-1747
His wife was Margery Lindley 1710-????
Marriage abt 1737 Lancaster Co.
Any info on Richard or Margery would be appreciated

 

SHOOP posted by John Irwin on Thursday, November 30, 2000

I'm trying to locate info concerning my uncle, Dr. Wilmer Shoop (dentist) who died in Mount Joy about 1958. I'm also trying to find the maiden name of his wife, Ethel ??? who died in Mount Joy in June of 1983. His first wife was Zylpha Buck who died in about 1941. I have no information on her family line.

 

HILT posted by Victor Strawbridge on Thursday, November 30, 2000

Could Someone please furnish me the obiyuary for Virginia Anna (Wallace)Hilt who died at the Hospitol in Columbia, Pa between 1939 and 1943. Thank you.

 

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