April 1999
Lancaster County Surname Queries
Seeking descendants of Peter (1784-1860) and Catharine (1788-1870) BENTZ. Peter was son of Rev. Peter (?-1818) and Anna Maria (CAFFROTH) BENTZ. Children included Maria (1810-?), Johanes (1816-?), Rudolph (1822-?)and Levi (c. 1828-?). Lived in Penn Township.
Eric J. Bentz <ebentz@nbn.net>
Palmyra, PA USA - Friday, April 30, 1999 at 22:32:58 (EDT)
Does anyone know the location of "Carpenter's Graveyard" near Earlville? I am planning a trip to Lancaster this summer and wanted to do some tombstone hunting there.
Suzanne Carpenter <suzanne@diamondridge.com>
Albany, NY USA - Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 22:10:04 (EDT)
I have information from a family Bible record that states that MATHIAS DEIBLER was born Dec. 4, 1763 in Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co. His parents were MICHAEL DEIBLER and ANNA MARIA, born HELT. His sponsors were HENRICH HELT and his wife A. ELIZABETHA. Can anyone help me identify churches in the area that might have bee involved in this baptism? I have found no references to Deiblers in this area except this one. A Henry Hilt is listed in the 1790 census in Lancaster Co. This Deibler family later moved to Upper Paxton Twp. in Dauphin County. Any help would be appreciated.
Laura Darr <Ntnylions@aol.com>
Centre Hall, PA USA - Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 15:31:04 (EDT)
How may I find information on "Campbelltown" located NW. of Lancaster. History, founders, residents.
Burke S Campbell <burke@inlink.com>
St Louis, MO USA - Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 13:29:03 (EDT)
I am looking for information on Samual McReynolds b abt 1805 married Sarah b abt 1812. They had 5 children (John, William, David, Elvira, Margaet) born in PA before moving to New Market, Ohio about 1842. I know there was quite a few McReynolds born in Lancaster area.
Joseph Ormond <ormondjoe@aol.com>
Eureka, CA USA - Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at 23:59:40 (EDT)
AMES Anyone out there researching the AMES surname in Lancaster and surrounding counties? Trying to find information on my great grandfather Isaac AMES, his parents and siblings. Isaac was born in 1865 but have no other information on him until his marriage to my great grandmother. Where did Isaac come from and who was his family? Would appreciate any input on this family. Thanks
Shirl <twinks@gnt.net>
USA - Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at 21:12:53 (EDT)
Hi Listers! Looking for informatio on HOUSER (HAUSER) and APPLEGATE. Any one researching these surnames. please contact me at Grampxx@aol.com. Thanks Charlie
Grampxx <Grampxx@aol.com>
Dover, NJ USA - Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at 15:38:42 (EDT)
Looking for information on ENOS P. NEWLIN & family who lived in Lancaster/Chester county. Any information would be appreciated.
lani <opala2000@hotmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 23:16:32 (EDT)
GRAF/GROFF, Hans. Founder of Groffdale, Lancaster Co., Pa. I'm a x's Gr. Granddaughter of his. Have heard of "The Groff Book" and would like to locate same, along with any descendants of his. Have a good day!
Karinelyn <sunpaul@frontiernet.net>
USA - Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 23:13:03 (EDT)
Jeremiah Heller born Oct./23/1807 in elizabethtown Lancastor county Pa. Married Elizabeth Fisher Heller on June 30 1836. Father is William Heller and Mother is Mary (Groose) Heller of Elizabethtown Pa in and around 1807. I am interested in any information on either set of peaple and would like to know of any other children to William and Mary. JEREMIAH WAS A REFORMED CHURCH PASTOR AND LAST MINISTERED AT NEW JEFFERSOM OHIO IN 1867.
James Heller <jhelle6@ibm.net>
lebanon, TTn USA - Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 10:35:55 (EDT)
William Wieniewitz Born:Jan.03,1891 Moorewood, Pa. any info on this person will be of great use to me, ie.father, mother or if i'm even in the right state and county. thankyou. mike
M. Wieniewitz <mdwien@sunherald.infi.net>
Biloxi, ms USA - Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 10:32:24 (EDT)
Looking for info on Enos Drollinger & Elizabeth (Shuemans) Drollinger, and Michael Switzer & Susanna (Wile) Switzer, all from Lancaster County, Pa.. The actual years are unknown, but guessing 1825 to 1860.
Mike Switzer <msooner@gte.net>
Okla. City, OK USA - Monday, April 26, 1999 at 23:08:05 (EDT)
PEQUEA Cemetery. Information regarding location, records, etc., would be appreciated.
John <chalet15@aol.com>
North Port, FL USA - Monday, April 26, 1999 at 15:34:20 (EDT)
CASHNER. Looking for information on family. Late 1700.s thru mid 1800's. Thanks
John <Chalet15@aol.com>
North Port, FL USA - Monday, April 26, 1999 at 15:32:08 (EDT)
Would appreciate any information regarding William ERWIN born 1754-55 in Lancaster Co., PA and died ca. 1840 in Henderson Co. I know only that he had at least one son Thomas, who married a woman named Esther. Any information would be a help, and I will gladly share my information on his descendants.
Myra Rodgers <mlrodger@ednet10.net>
USA - Monday, April 26, 1999 at 14:34:35 (EDT)
Looking for Samuel Applegate, born:1819, Lanchester Pa. parents unknown, died:11Jan1881 Will Co. Ill. Went to Green Co. Ky. Married: Mary E. Miller 14 Apr. 1842 Served in Civil war. from Ill. Co E Co.125 Need any info. Thanks
Ladell Applegate Wiggins <wigginsrme@aol.com>
Poteet, Tx USA - Monday, April 26, 1999 at 05:28:26 (EDT)
I am looking for information on a Michael DOSCH, who married Anna Maria KLEIN in 1772, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster. He relocated to York County around 1779, but cannot find information on him prior to his mention in the church records in 1772. They had four children while in Lancaster (Manor Twp): Catherine, Michael, Johann George, & Maria Elizabeth.
Paul Padula <shamong@bellatlantic.net>
USA - Sunday, April 25, 1999 at 15:36:36 (EDT)
I'm looking for anyone that has a Reuben Brightbill and Susan Hauck as the parents to Lydia Sue Brightbill. Lydia b. 15 Oct 1888, d. 3 July 1923. I know the family resided in and I believe (but haven't substantiated) Lydia's birth was in Lebanon, Lancaster County, PA. Please email ladypoet@earthlink.net. Thank you!
Linda Vess <ladypoet@earthlink.net>
Pittsburg, CA USA - Sunday, April 25, 1999 at 01:34:48 (EDT)
THOMPSON, WANTZ Looking for Robert Thompson b. 2 Mar 1786 Lancaster Co, PA. Married Catherine Wantz. Believe Robert's father to be Thomas who mover to Centre Co PA abt 1800. Centre Co History lists Thomas with children Robert, Nancy, Prudence and Catherine. Please reply to JWH6@psu.edu. Thanks, Judy
Judith Walter Heald <jwh6@psu.edu>
Potters Mills, PA USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 21:45:55 (EDT)
WALTER, THOMPSON, AKINS/EAKINS, MOORE, WATSON, SELLERS 1700-1800 Where is the Lancaster County Historical Society, location and hours or phone number please?
Judith Walter Heald <jwh6@psu.edu>
Potters Mills, PA USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 21:42:19 (EDT)
Looking for any information or connections to Christian Jacoby Martin and/or his wife Amanda Lorah, who resided in Martindale in late 1800's. A son, Preston Milton Martin, was born there in 1879.
Judy Spencer <wsjs@slkc.uswest.net>
USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 16:22:52 (EDT)
Searching for parents of Christian EYMAN/EYMANN, b. 28 Feb 1760 marry Susan Heisen. Their son, Christian Eyman, b. 1798 m. Mary Martin. Christian and Mary EYMAN are buried in the Old Byerland Cemetery.
Trish Nicola <rmn0@netdepot.com>
Decatur, GA USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 16:02:45 (EDT)
Looking for info on my mothers family,Ray and Marie (Martin) Charles. Both lived in Lancaster all their lives.
susan elkins <sueson2@webtv.net>
wills point, tx USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 13:14:28 (EDT)
Andrew WHITE died 1771 Lancaster County PA leaving wife Mary and sons Isaac and Solomon. Who was Mary? Thank you. Hazel
Hazel <flcrkr@mindspring.com>
USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 09:55:55 (EDT)
I am looking for information on Martin Hoke of Lancaster County. According to a 1867 edition of the History of Columbiana County Ohio...Martin filed a section in Columbiana County in 1804, he returned to Lancaster County intending on returning to Ohio in the spring with his family. He contracted Pneumoniia and died in late 1804 or early 1805 and is buried in Lancaster. His wife and three young children moved to Ohio and homesteaded. His wife is always referred to as the Widow Hoke and their children were John, Henry and Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born in 1804. I would love to know anything about Martin, particularly who his parents and wife were. His wife must have been something to homestead successfully 640 acres with three small children! Thanks
Michele Anzalone <oraclites@theriver>
USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 02:31:58 (EDT)
BOYER NEED INFO ON JOHN WILLAIM BOYER BORN OCT 1843 IN SHAMOKIN PA. MARRIED BARBARA LONGENECKER IN MACON CO. ILLINOIS 1873 KILLED IN CHEROKEE CITY ARKANSAS IN 1911.
CATHERINE KIKI <pathfinder53@earthlink.net>
LIBERTY LAKE, WA USA - Friday, April 23, 1999 at 16:18:48 (EDT)
BOYER NEED INFO ON JOHN WILLAIM BOYER BORN OCT 1843 IN SHAMOKIN PA. MARRIED BARBARA LONGENECKER IN MACON CO. ILLINOIS 1873 KILLED IN CHEROKEE CITY ARKANSAS IN 1911.
CATHERINE KIKI <pathfinder53@earthlink.net>
LIBERTY LAKE, WA USA - Friday, April 23, 1999 at 16:17:14 (EDT)
MARTIN, STONER, RICE, HARRINGTON. Seeking informtion on Samuel MARTIN (1827-1879), John S.STONER (1858-1926), George H. RICE (1895-1984), Mary Ann HARRINGTON (1838-1924) ancestors. Believed to have lived in the Coatesville/Lancaster, PA area. Any information will be appreciated.
E. Gill <2gills@ecsu.campuscwix.net>
Elizabeth City, NC USA - Friday, April 23, 1999 at 14:33:45 (EDT)
ZIEMER/ZAMER/KRUCK/KRICK/REESER/SCHUPP/SHUPP/SHOOP/STORK. I am wondering if anyone can tell me the name of the cemetery in Adamstown, PA. As a child, I remember it at the top of the hill, where my Grandfather, Dr. Harry ZIEMER lived. What is the name of this cemetery and has it been read and is it listed on any web page? Thank you for any help. Carol
Carol Banducci <banducci@velocity.net>
Erie, PA USA - Friday, April 23, 1999 at 14:09:57 (EDT)
I am looking for information on the family of Jacob Eichholtz the artist from Lancaster. I am in need of specific dates of birth and death for him.
Melony Graham <rgraham@blazenet.net>
York, PA USA - Friday, April 23, 1999 at 12:06:39 (EDT)
Where can I find Asbury Church Cemetery records? I cannot locate Asbury Church in Lancaster County). y ggg grandparents were buried in that cemetery 1872-1873. Any help will be gratly appreciated. The name I lookinf for is Frybarger/Fryberger/Freiburger/Friedburg.
D. L. Benner <dlbenner@home.com>
TN USA - Friday, April 23, 1999 at 11:38:05 (EDT)
Seeking information on Stewart Herbert, b. ca. 1721; d. 10 Oct. 1778, Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. m. Sydney McDill. Stewart Herbert named a sister in his will record, Margaret Dills. Any information greatly appreciated.
Marilyn Kucera <godave@clarkston.com>
Clarkston, WA USA - Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 21:43:14 (EDT)
Searching for my grandmother's family: Johann Paul Illges (Ilges, Ilgis), father of Johann Philip (1752) and Johann Georg (1745) from Lancaster, Pa.. Are we from Germany (as my grandmother (Ethel) thought or from Hungary? My grandmother, along with her sisters, compiled the Book: Our Heritage, Illges-Barnett and Related Families in 1974.
Deborah J. Woodruff <gentle111@msn.com>
Niwot, Co. USA - Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 20:25:19 (EDT)
looking for wife and daughters name of Johannes Beamensdorfer. Lived in Bricksville, Pa and buried in Lutheran Cemetary at Bricksville.
Kaylyn <glent@uswest.net>
Ogden, Ut USA - Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 18:54:51 (EDT)
I am looking for information of John Beamendorfer and family who is buried in Lutheran Cementary in Shaffertown,Pa. children John, Jacob, Peter, George, Joseph, Micheal, Polly, Betsy, and Eve.
Kaylyn <glent@uswest.net>
Ogden, Utah USA - Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 18:51:19 (EDT)
Searching for information on the family of Henrich Belless (perhaps Bellesfelt/Bellesfield in records) born June 28 1767.
Ray Beaty <r1941@idt.net>
Riverdale, NY USA - Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 18:46:32 (EDT)
Peter Ash b.___Mar. 1809 to Elizabeth Thomas b.__ had six children. any infor, would be appreciated.
Carolyn LeFevre Lackey <cllack331@aol.com>
Carlisle, Pa USA - Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 21:33:07 (EDT)
Peter Ash,b.1825,mar. Elizabeth Thomas 1809.Info., there children's names? or any info. on them.
Carolyn LeFevre Lackey <cllack331@aol.com>
Carlisle, Pa USA - Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 21:28:10 (EDT)
MAZE/MAISE seeking parents of John MAZE, b. ca.1758, married PA ca. 1778 to Jane _____. Index to 1770 Tax Records, Lancaster Co, lists John Mays in Donegal Twp. Index to 1780 Tax Records, Lancaster Co, lists John Mays, Donegal Twp, Fulling Mill. Children:Thomas; John; Samuel; Jenny; Anny, all born PA; David, Betsy, born Harrison Co, KY. John Maze w/p May 1805, Harrison Co, KY. Any clues/connections most appreciated. Brick wall.
Nancy McCombs <nmccombs@si-net.com>
Connersville, IN USA - Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 16:35:11 (EDT)
Anybody have the cemetery records of Bird-in-hand cemetery?????????????????????????????????????????
Bill Miller <cybpmp2@aol.com>
Seabrook, Tx. USA - Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 15:42:16 (EDT)
Grabill Bressler/Pressler Weidler Neff Any info on these surnames may help and in turn maybe I can help you out. Thanks
Bill Miller <cybpmp2@aol.com>
Seabrook, Tx. USA - Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 15:39:05 (EDT)
JACOB FRY AND WIFE JOANNA (krick)FRY BURIED AT SALEM HELLERS UNITED CHURCH OF CHIRST ADRESS IS 2555 HORSESHOE ROAD LANCASTER PA NEED TO NO DATE THEY WERE BORN AND DIED CAN NOT GET IN CONTACT WITH CHURCH CAN SOME HELP ME
michael k. (ealy)dougherty <armmike@netscape.net>
charleston, SC USA - Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 18:31:31 (EDT)
KIRKPATRICK/MITCHELL: Looking for any evidence of Kirkpatrick or Mitchell in Lancaster Co., PA. I have a Joseph Kirkpatrick who married Keziah Mitchell in Bourbon Co., KY in 1791. Keziah's father, Alex/Alexander Mitchell is said to have been from Lancaster Co., PA. Any informaion on Kirkpatrick/Kilpatrick/Mitchell in this area would be appreciated!
Dan Kirkpatrick <kirkpatrick@geocities.com>
North Syracuse, NY USA - Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 10:06:31 (EDT)
JOHNSTON OR LOCKE I am looking for John Johnston who left Lancaster Co in the 1740's and went to North Carolina and John Locke who died in Lancaster Co in 1744.
Judy Harper <MommaHarpr@aol.com>
USA - Monday, April 19, 1999 at 23:20:19 (EDT)
I am looking for anything on Amos Harris. He was born on Feb. 15, 1868 Columbia, Pa . Lancaster Co. He was living with a family by the name of Thomas S.and Jennie Collins of Drmore Twp. He was 11 years of ago when I found him in the 1880 cenus. I would like to find how his parents are.
Pat Harris <harrispatricis@hotmail.com>
Kennett Square, Pa USA - Monday, April 19, 1999 at 18:18:00 (EDT)
STAUFFER - Looking for descendants of Samuel Ronnels Stauffer b. 1877, m.1900 to Wilhemina(Minnie) Eicker, d. 1937, buried in Silver Spring Cemetary. They lived in Landisville then Lancaster I believe. Need names of their children.
Kim Eicker McKelvey <McKelveyK@mlhs.org>
PA USA - Monday, April 19, 1999 at 14:56:06 (EDT)
I am looking for descendants of John A. Heagy, born in Lancaster county in 1835. We believe his father to have been Jacob. John A. had a brother named Warren G. John also had two children while still somewhere in the east. Alta G. born in 1867 and W.R. on October 30, 1868.
Candy (Heagy) Green <candygreen@excite.com>
Aurora, CO USA - Monday, April 19, 1999 at 13:09:11 (EDT)
LAUR variation could be LOHR, LAUER Searching for information on Laur families. John LAUR born 1761 married Sarah, Peter LAWR/LAUR married Elizabeth ANGUISH. Emigrated to Bertie County Ontario Canada. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Happy Hunting Sincerely Jennifer
Jen <ejandjkish@home.com>
canada - Sunday, April 18, 1999 at 20:40:47 (EDT)
I'm looking for relatives with the surname of Harchenhorn. I know they resided in PA, but am not sure where. It could have been Manchester. I would appreciate ANY information!
Cindy Stickline <claudefan@aol.com>
Bel Air, MD USA - Sunday, April 18, 1999 at 19:40:03 (EDT)
I am seeking information on the parents of Henry MILLER who was born ca. 1725-1730 and married Anna MEILY ca. 1750 in Lebanon County area of Lancaster, Pa. They lived near Jonestown in Bethel Twp. There children were baptised in Swatara Reformed Church. Anna was from the Moravian Church Children: Jacob b. 1751, Henry b. 1753, John b. 1755, Daniel b. , Martin b. 1759, Joseph b., David b. ca 1762, Abraham b. before 1774.
Ron Cornwell <rcornwell@juno.com>
Edwardsville, IL USA - Sunday, April 18, 1999 at 18:12:56 (EDT)
I am seeking information on the parents of Henry MILLER who was born ca. 1725-1730 and married Anna MEILY ca. 1750 in Lebanon County area of Lancaster, Pa. They lived near Jonestown in Bethel Twp. There children were baptised in Swatara Reformed Church. Anna was from the Moravian Church Children: Jacob b. 1751, Henry b. 1753, John b. 1755, Daniel b. , Martin b. 1759, Joseph b., David b. ca 1762, Abraham b. before 1774.
Ron Cornwell <rcornwell@juno.com>
Edwardsville, IL USA - Sunday, April 18, 1999 at 18:11:31 (EDT)
I am looking for info on parents and siblings of Elizabeth Cadman said to have been born in Lancaster PA.
Jerry Gee <jgee@suite224.net>
Conneaut, Oh USA - Sunday, April 18, 1999 at 17:55:00 (EDT)
Surnames: AMBROSE, CLOVER, KELLER, TETERS In 1804 JOHN KELLER (a resident of Lancaster Co, PA) purchased land in Ross Co, Ohio. Further, in 1805 he used two land warrants to purchase Springfield and Union Township, Ross Co, Ohio land. Some of it was sold in 1807 by a certain John Keller & wife Nancy (while a resident of Alleghany Co., PA. Looking for connection -- possibly the father of my ancester CHRISTIANNA KELLER, TETERS, CLOVER, b. 19 January 1787 PA. Thanks in advance for any assistance given. Please contact me direct. Joanne V. (LEWIS) Thomas JVTh007@aol.com
Joanne V. (LEWIS) Thomas <JVTh007@aol.com>
Harbor Oaks, FL USA - Saturday, April 17, 1999 at 19:21:37 (EDT)
My grandfather, Christian Beshore Musser, was born in Lancaster County in 1895. I was wondering if anyone could find a record of his birth. Please include "grandfather" in subject line. Thank you very much.
Angela M. Musser <quijotesca@aol.com>
Felton, PA USA - Saturday, April 17, 1999 at 01:20:29 (EDT)
Looking for HECKMAN(N)s. My line (Nathan) left PA for New York about 1860. I would like to hear from any HECKMAN researchers. Thanks. Nancy in California
Nancy Tweedie <tjt5@calinet.com>
Atascadero, Ca USA - Saturday, April 17, 1999 at 00:30:46 (EDT)
Posting surname,,. Schneider, Snyder... from Manheim, Hempfield, Earl townships... 1750 to the 1800.. Herm (Arizona)
Herman Stephan <herman@cybertrails.com>
Payson, AZ USA - Friday, April 16, 1999 at 19:58:32 (EDT)
Hello, I'm looking for info on the Graybill Cemetary in Earl Township, Lancaster County. specifically any Graybill, Krehbiels that are buried there, looking for Johannes Krehbiel born around 1707 in Weierhof, died 1766 ? in Lancaster County. Johannes Son John Graybill moved to what became Richfield, Snyder County in 1772. They had lived in Earl Township before migrating. Are there any sites which has the Graybill burials listed ? Thank you very much Marty Graybill
Marty Graybill <mbg4@sierranv.net>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Friday, April 16, 1999 at 19:55:11 (EDT)
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