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The Descendants of John S. Hoffman <!– This file submitted by: . –> 1 John S. HOFFMAN b: 1776 in Colebrookdale, Berks Co., PA d: Bef. 1850 Age at death: 74 est. .. +Susanna DRUMHELLER b: January 25, 1782 in Berks Co., PA d: September 19, 1869 in Northumberland Co., PA Burial: Himmel’s Church Cemetery, … Read more
The Descendants of John Neikerk/Neukirch/Newkirk John (Johannes) Neikerk, Neukirch, Newkirk b: March 14, 1742/43 d: December 26, 1813 in Exeter, Berks Co PA . +Anna Catharine Wiest b: December 1742 m: June 1761 …….. 2 Mary Catharine Neukirch b: Bef. 1764 d: September 03, 1842 Burial: Muddy Creek, Lancaster Co PA ………… +Henry Redcay aka: … Read more
The Descendants of Joseph Rambo, Sr. Generation No. 1 1. Joseph6 Rambo , Sr (Ezekiel5, Matthias4, Gabriel3, Gunnar2, Peter Gunnarson1) was born 07-21-1779 in Upper Merion, Montgomery Co, PA, and died 07-15-1850 in Reading, Berks County, PA. He married (1) Huldah Morris Abt. 1806, daughter of William Morris and Ann Griffith. He married (2) Elizabeth … Read more
The Descendants of Michael Schmeltzer 1 Michael SCHMELTZER b: November 04, 1806 in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA (appears in 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880 Mifflin Twp., Dauphin Co., PA census) Baptism: January 11, 1807 d: February 07, 1890 in Wiconisco, Dauphin Co., PA Burial: St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Berrysburg, Mifflin Twp., Dauphin … Read more
The Descendants of William Thompson First Generation WILLIAM THOMPSON. Born About 1400 in Dunbarton, Scotland. He married ??? ???. Born About 1405 in Dunbarton, Scotland. They had the following children: 2 JOHANNES VAN KIRK THOMPSON Second Generation JOHANNES VAN KIRK THOMPSON. Son of WILLIAM THOMPSON & ??? ???. Born About 1449 in Dunbarton, Scotland. Died … Read more
The Harrison Family This file submitted by: Roger Descendants of John Lewis Harrison John Lewis HARRISON b: November 27, 1842 in Berks Co., PA (came to Ogle Co., IL in 1852 with his father) d: January 14, 1892 in Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL Burial: Lightsville Cemetery near Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL Age at … Read more
The Hertz/Hartz Family Jane Burns I have in my possession the Estate Records of George Hertz, b. abt 1771, died July 6, 1843 in Alsace Twp., Berks Co. George was the son of Johannes Hertz and Anna Ottilla Schwartzbaugh. George married Dorothea Boppemeyer. Children are: John, David, Cathrine, Susan and Jacob. If any one would … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Revs. Philip Mayer, Wm. Pauli, Wm. Hendel, D.D., Frederick A. Herman, Joseph S. Dubbs, D.D, John Hautz, Augustus L. Herman and Thomas H. Leinbach 1810-1834 (K-Z) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name K … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Fourth Period, 1834-1871 Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli The Pauli family is somewhat noted in the Reformed Church as having furnished a long succession of men to minister at her altars. Charles Augustus Pauli was born in the city of Reading, Berks county, Pennsylvania, April 12, 1804. His … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli 1834-1871 (A-E) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name A 1836, Apr. 16 Augustus Andrew Israel, son of George Arnold and Catharine, born Nov. 13, 1835. Sponsor, Isaac Boyer. 1845, … Read more