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Names of People from Pennsylvania Who Were Naturalized on 10 April 1760 Rudolph Brenelson Michael Renter Gerrahrt Hibsham Johnnes Ernst John Philip Burkhard John George Stone Frederick Wirth Henry Steel Lorenze Marquetand William Bush John Nicholas Job Leonard May John George Sneider Michael Ohl Michael Schlonecker Michael Schlonecker, Jun’r Gebhart Berthold John William Hoffman Conrad … Read more
Names on the plaque at Schwarzwald United Church of Christ In Memorium June 10, 1962 This plaque is in loving remembrance of those whose last resting places were relinquished by consent of the surviving relatives that they might contribute to the growth of Schwarzwald United Church of Christ. The church school unit is a living … Read more
Naturalization Records Lists Naturalizations during 1729-1730 Naturalizations during the 1750s Naturalizations during 1760-1762 Naturalizations during 1763 Naturalizations during 1764 Naturalizations during 1765-1766 Naturalizations during 1767-1768 Naturalizations during 1769-1773 Naturalizations for 10 April 1760 Naturalizations for 24 September 1760 Specific People Barth, Michael Benseman, Herman Last Modified Home Page
Naturalization Record for Michael Barth Summary: Michael Barth files his Declaration of Intention to become a US citizen in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania on 7 Aug 1839. He appears before the Berks County Court of Common Pleas and states his name, birthplace, date of birth, town, etc. His signature here matches the signature in his … Read more
Naturalization Record for Herman Benseman Index of Citizenship Herman Benseman Summary: Index of persons applying for citizenship to Untied States in Berks Co. PA. Dr. Herman Benseman, immigrant from Germany, was admitted as citizen on 14 Aug 1810. There is no date indicating when his Declaration of Intention or “first papers” were filed. Source: Berks … Read more
Newspapers in Berks County From Morton Montgomery’s History of Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1909 edition, pp. 59-61. There was no newspaper published in the county before 1789. News was communicated by persons to one another mostly at inns and stores, of which the number was large in proportion to the population, more especially at Reading. The … Read more
Nationalities in Early Berks County From Morton Montgomery’s History of Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1909 edition, pp. 16-20. Swedes The first permanent settlement along the Delaware in Pennsylvania was effected by a small colony of Swedes in 1638. Ten years before this, the subject of encouraging Swedes to settle in Pennsylvania, for purposes of trade, had … Read more
National Representatives from Berks County From Morton Montgomery’s History of Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1909 edition, pp. 73-75. Representatives in Congress The following persons represented Berks County in Congress: Name Term Daniel HIESTER 1789-97 Joseph HIESTER: Joseph Hiester was elected Governor of Pennsylvania in October, 1820, and resigned his seat in Congress. 1797-18071815-20 Daniel UDREE was … Read more
O’Beirne, Byrne, Burns: A Family From Ireland This file donated to the Berks County Project by: Helen. I’m looking for info on the following families who settled in the Reading, Berks Co., PA area but were born in IRELAND! Some of these family members may have later relocated to the Chester Delaware Co., PA area. … Read more
Old Names for Occupations Occupation Description Accomptant Accountant Almoner Giver of charity to the needy Amanuenis Secretary or stenographer Artificer A soldier mechanic who does repairs Bailie Bailiff Baxter Baker Bluestocking Female writer Boniface Keeper of an inn Brazier One who works with brass Brewster Beer manufacturer Brightsmith Metal Worker Burgonmaster Mayor Caulker One who … Read more