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Georgia Sanden
Registered surname(s):
Bode,
Body,
Moser,
Mosser,
Ritter,
Seidel,
Tobias
on February 18, 2005Web Site: http://www.customxstitch.com/
Sandi
Registered surname(s):
Weigel,
Weigle,
Weikle
on December 2, 2006
Rebecca Sanning
Registered surname(s):
Bechtel,
Dearoff,
Dearolf,
Dierolf,
Dierolff,
Folk,
Gerling,
Hain,
Hallman,
Hasley,
Helsinger,
Heltzinger,
Helzinger,
Hilzinger,
Hollenbeck,
Hosley,
Martin,
Muntz,
Noll,
Pauly,
Quaintance,
Rissmiller,
Texter,
Ward
on March 31, 2006Comments: I am looking for information on/decendants of Joseph and Minnie Helsinger. There were several children-William H., Mary E., Samuel, John F., Camila, and Henry. Henry has also been listed as Harry and the census takers have also listed the last name as Helzinger and Heltzinger. Three additional descendants: The first is Howard and Mary BECHTEL. Mary is their oldest daughter.There were no children. The second is George W. and Camille R. HOSLEY(sometimes spelled Hasley). They had two daughters-Edith L. and Ruth A. The last family is George H. and Edith L. NOLL. They had three children: George H. Jr., Mary C., and Robert H.
Hain-specifically anyone who may have information on the parants of Debra. Heltzinger-I have every other spelling but that one. Dierolf/Dierolff.Dearoff/ Dearolf. The obit says Dierolf but I can’t control earlier spellings. Folk is the next one. Then we have Muntz, Pauly, Rissmiller, Gerling, Hollenbeck, Martin, Ward, Texter, Hallman and I believe Quaintance is the last one for now.
Andy Sausser
Registered surname(s):
de Saussure,
Klahr,
Sauser,
Sausser
on March 20, 2011
Stewart Saylor
Registered surname(s):
Sayler,
Saylor,
Seiler
on May 20, 2006Comments: I have established a SAYLOR DNA project at FamilyTreeDNA. Participation in the project provides a testing discount.
The PRIMARY purpose is to validate a connection between the early Pennsylvania SAYLOR/SAYLER/SEILER families as suggested by the research of Richard Warren Davis. If validated through DNA testing this would connect the large families researched of Samuel J. Saylor (central PA) and Dr. E. C. Saylor (western PA).
The SECONDARY purpose is to bring together other SAYLOR/SAYLER/SEILER families and to complement the genealogical paper trail.
Testing is simple – requiring only a cotton swab of saliva from the mouth. Because the Y-chromosome DNA is passed from father to son virtually unchanged for hundreds of generations, the testing will focus on males with the SAYLOR/SAYLER/SEILER surname. Interested females are not excluded; but, must have a brother, father or male cousin submit a test. You will find additional information on the following web page: DNA ProjectWeb Site: Dr. E. C. Saylor Web Site
Mary Sayman
Registered surname(s):
Seaman
on April 11, 2009
Joan Schacht
Registered surname(s):
Schreiber
on January 27, 2009Comments: Researching Eduard (Edward) Schreiber, B. 1810 in Hesse Germany, I find him first in Reading Ward 9 in 1870. It appears they do not own a home but he is a citizen. Spent about 15-20 years in PA then moved to Milwaukee, WI.
Ronald Schaeffer
Registered surname(s):
Schaeffer,
Schaum,
Henne,
Reber
on November 7, 2014
Karen Cale Schauwecker
Registered surname(s):
Schauwecker,
Schauweker,
Schaweker,
Shawaker,
Shaweker,
Showacre,
Showaker
on February 21, 2008Comments: Have the Schauwecker Surname back to the 1600’s. Will be willing to share data for an update on your family. All Schauwecker’s/etc are related.
Lynn Schiel
Registered surname(s):
Clauser,
Eddinger,
Edinger,
Ettinger,
Ganster,
Hahn,
Radenbush,
Tobias
on March 6, 2011
Cecilia Schiller
Registered surname(s):
Gray,
Highgo,
Higo,
Hugo
on November 27, 2009
Jeri Schindler
Registered surname(s):
SCHAEFFER,
SCHAFFER
on February 27, 2005Comments: I am researching the SCHAEFFER, SCHAFFER name in Berks County (or possible neighboring counties).
According to a narrative written by Claire SCHAFFER CORNICAN, (George) Christian SCHAEFFER, b. 1755 in Germany, was a Hessian soldier–one of 3 brothers who fought for the British in the American Revolution. He and/or his brothers established a grist mill in Pennsylvania (location unknown). He owned farms in Exeter, Oley, and Boyertown. The farm in Exeter has been referred to as “Capt. Schaeffer Farm.” Was Christian a captain with the Hessians? Or?
Church records confirm that he married Anna Margaretha Hoch (Huck) 01 Jan 1788 in Philadelphia. Christian and Anna had a son, John Schaeffer b. 28 Feb 1788, but were there other children?
I am especially interested in learning the birth and death dates (and any other details of the life) of SAMUEL SCHAEFFER. Was his father Christian or one of his brothers? Samuel married his first wife Rebecca THOMAS with whom he fathered Agustus SCHAFFER b. 1827. Rebecca died soon after Augustus’ birth. Second wife was Christina HARTRANFT with whom he had four children: 1) Mahlon Schaffer b. abt 1830, 2) John Schaffer b. abt 1833, 3) Jacob Schaffer b abt. 1836 and 4) Mary Ann Schaffer b. 18 Jan 184. Sam and Christina may have lived in Pottsgrove, Montgomery Co. for a while.
Lisa Schlottman
Registered surname(s):
Bright,
Holtzman,
Keener,
Lamm,
Stamm,
Wilhelm
on July 29, 2006
Drew Schmidt
Registered surname(s):
Fox,
Gehret,
Hoover,
Stichler,
Yoh,
Zimmerman
on December 16, 2009Web Site: Schmidt-Family’s Website
Carol Schmoyer
Registered surname(s):
Bieber,
Brown,
Greis,
Greiss,
Keeler,
Kuncher,
Levan,
Reisinger,
Schwartz,
Waschek,
Yeakel
on July 29, 2006
Jim Schoedler
Registered surname(s):
Schoedler,
Reaser
on December 28, 2008
Michele Scholl
Registered surname(s):
Scholl
on October 5, 2005Comments: I am researching the Scholl line which takes me to Berks County. My great-great-grand father Christian Scholl settled there once he emigrated from Germany. He and his wife Julianna lived in Cumru Township, she later lived with one of her children in Reading. They and other family members are buried at the Aulenbach Cemetery in Reading.
Roy Schreffler
Registered surname(s):
Schreffler
on February 18, 2007Web site: Roy Schreffler’s Homepage
Christine Schultz
Registered surname(s):
Bauer,
Fry,
Kehs,
Keisel,
Kisel,
Kline,
Kuhns,
Marks,
Marx,
Meschter,
Miller,
Moser,
Muthart,
Newman,
Reitenauer,
Saltzer,
Schoch,
Schultz,
Shirey,
Spohn,
Trollinger,
Wien
on December 10, 2004Web Sites:
RootsWeb’s WorldConnect Project: Kline, Miller, Schultz, Spohn and families
Kline, Miller, Schultz, Spohn Families of Berks Co. PA
Comments: Most of my surnames are from Eastern Berks Co. Pa. including the townships of Washington, Hereford, Colebrookdale, District, Pike, Earl, Oley and Richmond. Schultz, Newman and Meschter are Schwenkfelder families.
Connie Schumaker
Registered surname(s):
Gotshall,
Gutshall,
Hasplehorn,
Hosplehorn
on May 22, 2005
Sally Scott
Registered surname(s):
Drumheller,
Fry,
Fuchs,
Geiger,
Grant,
Haag,
Keener,
Knabb,
Miller,
Schlappich
on April 22, 2005Comments: My earliest records are for John (Johannes) Grant taxed as a married man 1799. His wife’s name was Maria (or Anna Maria). They had 5 children (probably more that did not survive to adulthood). Jacob Grant born about 1803 married Lidia Knabb. Charles born 1808, Married 1831, Catherine Knouse. Maria born 1810 married Jacob Mock. Jeremiah BD ? married Ellenora?. Bartolet born 1817 married 1843 Esther Stapleton. I found my ancestor Jeremiah Grant married in 1824 Berks Co. Pa Ellenora Fuchs. Would like any information on either of them.
Bertolett Grant being my direct line had 12 plus children. He remained in Berks Co. moving to Reading. Pa. with many of his children following him to that town. Charles and Catherine Grant went to Boyertown. Jeremiah and Ellenora went to Union, Maria and husband Jacob Mock to Weavertown.I don’t have too much more on my family and would love to know some family history and the names of those I have not been able to find. The place of the marriages of the above would possibly be so very helpful. Any information would be wonderful.
Lydia Knabb married my ancestor Jacob Grant. I believe in the year of 1824. I would like to find out where and when Lydia was born, what church Jacob and Lydia were married in and their minister is possible.
Tony Seidel
Tammy Setterquist
Registered surname(s):
Goettel
on June 11, 2005
Chuck Seyfert
Registered surname(s):
Allwein,
Beitenman,
Bidamen,
Heffner,
Huy,
Kauffman,
Keim,
Kime,
Miller,
Schumacher,
Seifert,
Seyfert,
Zeller
on August 15, 2007
Forrest Shade
Registered surname(s):
Kraft,
Riegel,
Shade
on March 26, 2008
Don Shaner
Registered surname(s):
Clevenstine,
Fenstermacher,
Gruber,
Klebenstein,
Shaner,
Schoener,
Umstead,
Umsted
on December 13, 2004
Donna Loe Shearer
Registered surname(s):
Derr,
Heister,
Scherrer,
Shearer,
Tobias,
Yorgey
on December 11, 2004
Hazel M. Sheehan
Registered surname(s):
Beck,
Bollman,
Campbell,
Fordner,
Hartman,
Hendel,
Humbert,
Keely,
Kirlin,
McBride,
McCabe,
Neufer,
Owens,
Runyan,
Sheehan,
Simpson,
Spring
on January 25, 2005
Denny Shirer
Registered surname(s):
Bader,
Border,
Kerby,
Kirby,
Scheiry,
Scherer,
Scheurer,
Shearer,
Sheirer,
Shirer,
Shirey
on November 23, 2004Web Site: Shirer Family Genealogy Project
John Leonard Shollenberger
Registered surname(s):
Schollenberger,
Shollenberger
on February 12, 2007Comments: I am trying to get more information on my GGGGG Grandfather Jacob J. Schollenberger who was born in Berks Co and his Father Johann Lorentz Schollenberger who was born in Albig Germany and died in Berks Co.
Lee Simons
Registered surname(s):
Schmidt,
Simon
on June 29, 2005Comments: Seeking information about this couple and their families: 4 Sep 1746, Jacob Simon a “soldier from Tulpehock” married Catherine Smith, “daughter of Christian Smith of Tulpehocken,” married by license of Governor Thomas [Witnesses: Christian Smith, Peter Smith, Sebastian Pasch, Jacob Bortner] at St Michael’s and Zion Church in Philadelphia. Jacob was a soldier in the King’s Army under Captain Deimer when they went to Albany, New York, during 1746-7.
Joyce E. Simpkins
Registered surname(s):
Mangle,
Mengel,
Mengle
on January 31, 2010Comments: I need to prove that Daniel Mengle b-1814 Berks Co., PA d- 1873 buried in Susquehanna Twp., Juanita Co., Pa and married to Catherine Long b-1819 d-1855 is the s/o Peter Mengel b-1791 PA d-1879 and married Maria Evans b-1791 d-1858.
Sandie Simpson
Registered surname(s):
Homan,
Hoyer
on February 21, 2005Comments: I’m reaching Maria Hoyer born 1834 in Berks County PA and Simon Homan born 1836 in Berks County PA. Simon is my great-grandfather and Maria is my great-grandmother
Jennifer Slusher
Registered surname(s):
Schlosser,
Slusher
on February 14, 2009
Geoff Smith
Janice Smith
Registered surname(s):
Finck,
Fink,
Haines,
Schmidt,
Smith,
Stump,
Yoder
on March 2, 2006
Laura Smith
Registered surname(s):
Bohn,
Machamer,
Machemer,
Machmer,
Machomer,
Magamer,
Magmer
on December 8, 2004
Barbara Snyder
Registered surname(s):
Mann,
Moyer,
Zemer/Zehmer
on date
Deborah Sofich
Registered surname(s):
Feitner,
Feightner
on November 13, 2009
Franklin P. Stahl
Registered surname(s):
Becher,
Hagenbuch,
Keffer,
Lawrence,
Lilly,
Lorentz,
Rabenolt,
Schmidt,
Schneider,
Shade,
Smith,
Stahl
on November 10, 2009Web site: A Family History of Franklin Phillip Stahl II
Comments: I am researching earlier families of Berks County from early 1700’s to about 1805 since most of my lines left Berks County, PA and moved to Northumberland and Union Counties.
Sherry Staley~Harysch
Registered surname(s):
Kauffman,
Kreider,
Moyer,
Stahley,
Staley
on February 25, 2013Web site: Staley from PA and Related Families
Comments: Susanna KREIDER m George STAHLEY about 1835 Berks Co PA – Looking for parents. Jacob STAHLEY s/o of George married Harriette KAUFFMAN in 1866. Sarah STAHLEY d / George married Elias MOYER about 1860.
Joe A. Stamm
Registered surname(s):
Bachmeyer,
Fromm,
Fuchs,
Lerch,
Stamm
on November 4, 2012
Rita Rine Standage
Registered surname(s):
Rein,
Rhein,
Rien,
Rine,
Schaedler,
Scheadler,
Shadler
on December 31, 2005Web site: Monroe Rine/Alice Shadler Family
Jeff Staudt
Marlene Pence (Bentz) Stazicker
Registered surname(s):
Argabright,
Bademer,
Bentz,
Brodbeck,
Erckenbrecht,
Klee,
Metzger,
Monger,
Oberlin,
Pademer,
Pence,
Schilling,
Zeller
on January 15, 2011
Randa Steele
Registered surname(s):
Boeckel,
Bickel,
Cogar,
Kuster,
Meyer
on August 27, 2005
Suzie Stehle
Phil Steinhoff
Registered surname(s):
Gernand,
Huy,
Phillips,
Seidel
on April 25, 2006Comments: My mother was Sadie Phillips, daughter of James H. Phillips, son of John K. Phillips who was at one time the organist at Bellemans Church. He is buried in the cemetery there. I understand, through family stories, that John’s father came to this country as a 14 year old from Wales, to work in the coal mines around Hamburg, PA. I do not know what his name was, but all of his children (12) “spoke dutchy”!
Jenna Sternberg
Registered surname(s):
Bridenbaugh,
Kerper,
Needles,
Sternberg,
on September 19, 2007
Chris Sterner
Registered surname(s):
Althouse,
Corvaia,
Dunkel,
Dunkle,
Sterner (Whitehall Township, Lehigh Co.),
Zacharias
on November 20, 2012Comments: My research into the Corvaia will be limited as they arrived in Berks County around 1910. Therefore I will be researching my grandfatherÂ’s brotherÂ’s families.
Kathleen Mae Ketterer Sterner
Registered surname(s):
Baylor,
Brocklehurst,
Epp,
Fegely,
Fogel,
Gaumer,
Heffelfinger,
Ketterer,
Kleckner,
Long,
Machamer,
Mogel,
Morrell,
Newcomer,
Pilgert,
Roth,
Schoch,
Smith,
Snell
on March 6, 2007Comments: I am currently looking for information on John Smith and wife Kate Long from the Longswamp area, Jacob F. Ketterer married to Maria Louise Mogel also Longswamp, Joseph P. S. Newcomer and wife Fannie from Lehigh County, Adam Morell and wife Kate Epp, Henry Kleckner and wife Sara Brocklehurst, Michael and Susan Baylor, Leah and William Heffelfinger.
Patricia Sterner
Registered surname(s):
Beberts,
Bieber,
Heinrich,
Henry,
Eck,
Egg,
Miller,
Spring
on December 15, 2004
Kathy Sternthal
Registered surname(s):
Bock,
Darnell,
Hall,
Ice,
Kirby,
Main,
Vincent,
White
on June 15, 2008
Jessica Stettler
Registered surname(s):
Bartholomew,
Buss,
Dornblaser,
Ott,
Stettler,
Thurnblaser
on March 28, 2006
Lacey Stewart
Registered surname(s):
Burkholder,
Fitzwater,
Seaman
on March 17, 2013Comment: I am researching three different surnames in the Berks County area: FITZWATER, SEAMAN, and BURKHOLDER. Specifically, I am looking into my mother’s family history that says my great grandfather and his sister–Wallace Seaman (1876-?) and Mary Emily Seaman (1878-?)–were raised by his mother’s Amish family, the Burkholders, after their mother (Emma) died. Their father, Percival Seaman (1849-?), was still living. The story goes that Wallace, on his deathbed, began speaking in Pennsylvania Dutch, and no one in the family could understand what he was saying. Hopefully I can make a connection on your website. Thanks!–
Christine Stipe
Registered surname(s):
Steip,
Steipe,
Stipe,
Stipes
on January 31, 2006Comments: Heinrich Steip was the father of John George Steip both of Germany, it is said that Heinrich was a Moravian that went from Germany to Holland to the United States; John George was married to Eva Marie Baur at Mertz Church in Berks Co. PA in 1757. I would love to hear from anyone researching the Steip/Baur lines.
F.L. “Butch” Stiver, Jr.
Registered surname(s):
Staver,
Stiver,
Stoever
on December 13, 2012Comments: Researching John Casper Stoever
Web site: Stiver Family
Paula Stobaugh
Registered surname(s):
Staback,
Staubach,
Stauback,
Stobaugh,
Stobo,
Stobough
on May 28, 2009Stobaugh is my primary concern. The spelling is also: Staubach, Staback, Stauback, Stobo, Stobough. He is supposed to have married Hannah M. Schafter, dau of Jorg Barthel Schafer.
In particular, the name of Johan Heinrich Staubach who immigrated to Pa from Germ. In 1752. All we know is that he came to Penn. then, but not where he settled.
James E. Stone
Registered surname(s):
Bird,
Hulings,
Nilsson (Jones),
Raynier,
Ross,
Van Gezel
on December 24, 2006Comments: BIRD was the Ironmaster at Hopewell Furnace; NILSSON was a soldier in the Royal Swedish Army; VAN GEZEL and RAYNIER, New Amsterdam, were in-laws of Rev. George ROSS.
Ron Stone
Registered surname(s):
Minnich,
Minnick,
Ramsey
on February 19, 2007
Kim Strausser
Registered surname(s):
Strauser,
Strausser,
Strawser
on April 6, 2006Comments: I am specifically looking for the parents of my great, great grandfather, Hiram S. Strausser/Strauser/Strawser,
DOB 10/30/1833 and date of death 01/31/1903.
Robbin Strawser
Registered surname(s):
Strasser,
Strawser
on August 25, 2009
Julia Sue Stuart
Judy Castle Stubbs
Registered surname(s):
Alstadt,
Alstott,
Andreas,
Andrew,
Cramp,
Fair,
Heckman,
Hufman,
Lang,
Long,
Miller,
Sellers,
Stump,
Williams
on October 17, 2009Comments: Miller (mainly Hamburg, Windsor Twp.); Williams (mainly Union Twp.)
Sally Stuckey
Jennifer Riegle Stultz
Nelson R. Sulouff
Registered surname(s):
Aister,
Eister,
Eyster,
Geise,
Geiss or GeiĂŸ,
Klinger,
Krichbaum,
Krigbaum,
Oyster,
Suloff,
Sulouff,
Weiser,
Zeller,
Zulauf
on August 12, 2007
Maureen Buchter Surwillo
Registered surname(s):
Buchter,
Ulrich
on June 2, 2005Comments: I am researching the genealogy of my dad, Charles D. Buchter, born 3.17.1915 in reading, Pa. He passed away 4.20.80 also in Reading, Pa. Also looking into his uncle Paul Ulrich born 6.20.1914 Paul was 1 of 13 children. Thanks for any assistance.
Carol Swanson
Registered surname(s):
Brumbach,
Brumbaugh,
Swinehart
on October 2, 2005
Mary Marburger Swartz
Registered surname(s):
Babb,
Batz,
Breiner,
Christman,
Conrad,
Cronrath,
Fick,
Foose,
Hartman,
Heller,
Hubler,
Marburger,
Ohlinger,
Rager,
Rupp
on July 10, 2007
Tami Swift
Registered surname(s):
Schnader,
Snader,
Spatz,
Warner
on January 15, 2005
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