Nathan Zipfel

The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Rev. Wm. J. Kershner 1883-1916 <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 1883 Oct. 14 Robert Ellsworth Miller Albert R. and Alice April 12, 1883 Oct. 11 Laura Bohn Adam L. and … Read more

The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Rev. William J. Kershner Sixth Period – 1883-1916 Rev. William J. Kershner, the pastor of Hain’s Reformed Church is the son of the late Jacob Kershner and his wife Mary, nee Lavenberg. He was born February 3, 1852, in Perry township, Berks county, Pa. He attended the … Read more

The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Funerals Held by Rev. Wm. F.P. Davis 1871-1883 <!– Funerals held by Rev. Pauli at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Time of Death Name Age (Y.M.D) Mar. 25, 1872 Mary Miller 52.9.9 April 11, 1872 Magdalena Binkley 81.3.17 April 18, 1872 William James Sharman 0.4.11 April 21, … Read more

The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Marriages Performed by Rev. Wm. F.P. Davis 1871-1883 <!– This table lists the marriages performed by Rev. Wm. F.P. Davis. –> Date of Marriage Groom Bride June 15, 1872 John Himmelreich Sarah Fasnacht Sept. 28, 1872 William Spatz Maranda Faust Nov. 16, 1872 Aaron L. Staudt Kate … Read more

The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Confirmations by Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis 1871-1883 Class Confirmed, May 1, 1873 William K. Ludwig, John Ruth, George F. Knorr, Lewis A. Hain, Daniel Moyer, Jacob Wengert, Abraham Luft, Peter S. Leisse, Frank B. Sohl, Ellwood L. Moyer, Adam W. Stiely, David I. Sharman, Martin Rhine, … Read more

The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Rev. William F.P. Davis 1871-1883 (M-Z) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name M 1873, Mar. 9 Alfred Henry, son of Martin Motes and Catharine, born Sept. 27, 1872. Sponsors, Parents. 1873, Sept. 22 … Read more

The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Rev. William F.P. Davis 1871-1883 (B-L) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name B 1872, May 7 Elizabeth, daughter of Edward K. Bohn and Catharine, born April 19, 1872. Sponsors, Parents. 1872, Nov. 16 … Read more

The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Fifth Period, 1871-1883 Rev. William F.P. Davis Mr. Davis was born in Paradise township, York county, Pa., a rural district in the southeastern part of this state, October 1, 1831. He was the son of John and Isabella Davis, the latter a daughter of the late Rev. … Read more

The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Note: This book is also available in PDF format at the following location: http://ia310826.us.archive.org/2/items/historyofstjohns00kers/historyofstjohns00kers.pdf Preface To write a narrative or history of passing events as they transpire from time to time is an easy task. The mater[i]al is then at hand and is only to be put … Read more