September 1997
Lancaster County Surname Queries
SHOFF, SPENCE: According to my records, Barbara SHOFF (or SHOAF)was b. 25 Nov. 1800 and d. 9 Aug. 1843. (Discrepancies with census information indicate that she may have been born as early as 1795 and died after 1860.) She m. John B. SPENCE (1790-18??), an immigrant from Ireland. This couple and their children lived in a part of Martic Twp., Lancaster Co., that is now in Providence Twp. I'm searching for the parents of Barbara SHOFF and John B. SPENCE, as well as information about any possible siblings. I have information to share about the children of this couple.
Felicia Kruse <fkruse@waonline.com>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 22:13:15 (EDT)
DAY, John m. Rebeccah Perkins. Looking for place and dates and family origin. They had a son, John Day, b. Sept. 8. 1707 who was married on Sept. 6, 1730 in the Kennett Monthly Quaker meeting to Ann Hussy. Am looking for the source of this Day family in America and the Day origins in England. Any help or leads would be much appreciated. Thanks. Pamela
Pamela Lee Cranston <pcranstn@pacbell.net>
Oakland, CA USA - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 21:27:15 (EDT)
MCNAMARA, JAMES, private Col. James Burd's Battalion, Captain James Cowden's Co. 4th Battalion Lancaster Co. Militia Mar 13, 1776. (PA Arch 2 xiii p.307). B. Ireland 16 June, 1746 . Taxable list UpperPaxtang Twp. Lancaster Co. 1780. 1787 Taxable Harrisburgh, Dauphin Co.(shoemaker). 1800 Census Cumberland Co. 1804 to Meadville, Crawford Co. to take possession of 200 a. Donation Land. d. 1841. Have much info on this man. Would like to have someone search tax lists in Lancaster Co. from 1700 to 1785. Will pay for this info. Please contact me at email address for further material. If you want a research job for $10.00/hr. this is yours if you live in Lancaster Co. Thank you very much. I live in State College, can travel if I must rather wouldn't. Thanks. Mimi Reed
Mimi Reed <fmspts@lazerlink.com>
USA - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 19:46:26 (EDT)
MCNAMARA, JAMES, private Col. James Burd's Battalion, Captain James Cowden's Co. 4th Battalion Lancaster Co. Militia Mar 13, 1776. (PA Arch 2 xiii p.307). B. Ireland 16 June, 1746 . Taxable list UpperPaxtang Twp. Lancaster Co. 1780. 1787 Taxable Harrisburgh, Dauphin Co.(shoemaker). 1800 Census Cumberland Co. 1804 to Meadville, Crawford Co. to take possessnion of 200 a. Donation Land. d. 1841. Have much info on this man. Would like to have someone search tax lists in Lancaster Co. from 1700 to 1785. Will pay for this info. Please contact me at email address for further material. If you want a research job for $10.00/hr. this is yours if you live in Lancaster Co. Thank you very much. I live in State College, can travel if I must rather wouldn't. Thanks. Mimi Reed
Mimi Reed <fmspts@lazerlink.com>
USA - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 19:45:14 (EDT)
KLERLEIN, ALBERT KLERLEIN.May be error spelling KLERLEN. Sophia Klerlein born germany married Theodore WACK Lawrence KLERLEN listed in 1860 census for Columbia Borough Lancaster Co.
J.High <crystal@artelco.com>
USA - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 14:49:40 (EDT)
McPHERSON, Daniel d 5 Aug 1755 Lancaster Co., married to Ruth SHIRES. Their children: Mary Ann, John, Daniel, William, Stephen, Othiel. Mary Ann McPHERSON m. Nathaniel CARTER. Most of their children born in Chester Co. PA. Any info. on Daniel & Ruth (SHIRES) McPHERSON?
Becky Teague <BBACKdoor@mari.net>
Menominee, MI USA - Monday, September 29, 1997 at 22:54:55 (EDT)
WEIGHLEY - trying to reach Barbara Wegley Anderson that posted message on Adam Weighley. I am a decendant of John and would like to share information. I keep getting error messages on youe E-mail address
Douglas Beal <Beal11309@aol.com>
USA - Monday, September 29, 1997 at 20:39:26 (EDT)
ECKERT; Looking for information on Heinrich Eckert and his family. He had at least one son William Eckert around 1740's. William had at least three sons; John, Jacob, and Henry. Heinrich came to America on October 11, 1732 on the ship 'Pleasant' and landed in Philadelphia. I am trying to gather more info on him and his family. Any help would be grateful.
David Eckert <DNEckert@prodigy.net>
Roswell, GA USA - Monday, September 29, 1997 at 19:37:10 (EDT)
JONES and BLUNDEN. My grandfather's death certificate shows his parents as Roseann Blunden and Jonathon Jones from Lancaster PA. He was born 9/5/1868 in Pittsburgh. I have no further info. The name, STERLING, is in my memory bank, but nothing solid.
Barbara Baker <jimbar@mlode.com>
Twain Harte, CA USA - Monday, September 29, 1997 at 19:05:13 (EDT)
Arnsberger, Ernstberger, Rausch, Rauschin
Jo Arnspiger <arnspiger@aol.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Monday, September 29, 1997 at 00:38:20 (EDT)
GILSTON, EDMISTON Have Gilston and Edmiston families living in Orange County, North Carolina. Cannot find their siblings and parents. Have seen a GILSTON family in the FHC computer coming out of Lancaster, PA. Many came out of PA and went to NC. These people are late 1700s and early 1800s. Any help out there?
Charla Edmiston Manica <LCManica@aol.com>
Prairie Village, KS USA - Sunday, September 28, 1997 at 21:22:58 (EDT)
MOYER - Lancaster Co. I am looking for the parents of Maria MOYER who was born 3/18/1814 died 8/3/1891. She was the wife of William DIEM 1808-1880. She is buried at Pequea Presbyterian church Lancaster Co. William & Maria MOYER Diem had the following children: Catherine, Elizabeth, Mary, John K., Ellen, Hannah, Wiliam, Hettie, Bellmina and Christian and a daughter Anna Maria who died 1858. Is there anyone who is researching a Moyer family in Lancaster Co. in the late 1700s or early 1800s. Please contact Masttrim@epix.net
Joanne Kennel <Masttrim@epix.net>
Christiana, PA USA - Sunday, September 28, 1997 at 10:48:41 (EDT)
SMITH, MILLER Looking for parents of and any info about Elmer Eugene SMITH and his wife, Myrtle Irene MILLER who lived in Lititz, Lancaster Co.,PA. in 1939. They had 10 children: William, Paul, James, June, Allen Lemar, Shirley, Eugene, ? , Donald , Dale. Barbara Rio
Barbara Rio <barjrio@erols.com>
Manassas, VA USA - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 19:58:02 (EDT)
SHERBAHN/SHERBONE/SCHERBONE/KEISER/KAISER/KAYSER/KEYSER Am looking to connect Sarah Sherbahn/etc.. to Charles Sherbahn. Her mother was Catharine Keiser, whose father was John Keiser. We cannot link Sarah to Charles. Sarah was born 11/26/1846, died 02/17/1939. Thanks for your help!
Schaeffer Family <charles.schaeffer@paonline.com>
Elizabethtown, PA USA - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 19:19:27 (EDT)
Brookman
Earl Brookman <EarlBrook@AOL.Com>
USA - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 16:39:56 (EDT)
Brookman
Earl Brookman <WarlBrook@AOL.Com>
USA - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 16:38:56 (EDT)
ROSENBAUM: Where and/or what is Swatara in Lancaster Co.? My Rosenbaums reportedly settled there shortly after arriving in America. Thanks for any info. Marie
Marie Harvey <ladyhrvy@yournet.com>
Harrison, AR USA - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 12:22:12 (EDT)
LONGENECKER - Looking for information on Christian Longenecker, early Swiss immigrant to Lancaster County. May have had a son John, and would have been a great-great grandfather to a Joshua LONGENECKER.
Bob Ballantyne <103617.2230@compuserve.com>
Gilbertsville, PA USA - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 06:45:47 (EDT)
CORRY - Originally from Scotland,then Londonderry, Ireland. They were Presbyterians and emigrated to America in early 1700's. The imigrants were NATHAN, ISAIAH, DAVID, and Dr. ROBERT A, all sons of all sons of WILLIAM CORRY of Ireland. They settled in the Lancaster Co, PA area then migrated south through Virginia, Kentucky, then Indiana.
Robert Elayer <rockdoc@vegas.infi.net>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Friday, September 26, 1997 at 19:23:26 (EDT)
Family history indicates that John Nicholas Hertzog, Jr. moved from the Lehigh Valley to the Lancaster area. A descendent of his, Phares Hertzog, was a science professor at Elizabethtown College. We are interested in hearing anything about this branch of the family.
J Hertzog <duke@enter.net>
USA - Friday, September 26, 1997 at 07:54:34 (EDT)
Hertzog
J Hertzog <duke@enter.net>
USA - Friday, September 26, 1997 at 07:51:27 (EDT)
CAMP, Steven b.1763 probably in Lancaster Co., m. Rachel b.1761. They and two of there children, moved to Tyler Co., VA around 1800. They family changed the name to VAN CAMP between 1840-1850. Steven from Lancaster is my stone wall, does anybody know anything about this family, that could get me back further.
Richard Van Camp <RVanc5657>
Montgomery, AL USA - Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 08:54:43 (EDT)
HERR: Looking for direct descendants of Hans Herr of Lancaster County, PA
Brenda Ulmer <bren22@lancnews.infi.net>
Lancaster, PA USA - Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 18:49:05 (EDT)
HANDSHEW=HENDSHEW=HANDSCHUH:Conrad b.1740's m)Elizabeth SEITZ d/o Peter. He is s/o Andreas. Wed Trinity Luth.Ch. New Holland Lancaster Co Pa.1761 Anyone working on these please email me @ jasonsem@aol.com Thanks Louise
Louise Semones <jasonsem@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 16:03:35 (EDT)
John Boham married Sussana Keesport.
Alice Neirynck <cornish@starcourier.com>
Kewanee, IL USA - Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 18:08:33 (EDT)
YOUNG,John(b.1759 d.1820)born in Millerstown, Lancaster Co. Abraham YOUNG(b.1761 d.1834). Seeking any info on the parents of these two men or any info about Youngs in Lancaster Thanks!
Ken Young <youngod1@ix.netcom.com>
Nashville, TN USA - Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 13:19:23 (EDT)
KIMES, LEGGETT, BOYER, HART Looking for information on George KIMES, born in Lancaster Co, PA in 1812. He was son of Peter and Nancy (Leggett) Kimes, who when he was two years old moved to Dauphin Co, PA, where he was reared. He married Sarah BOYER in PA and in 1836, he and his wife moved to Wayne Co, OH then on to DeKalb Co, IN around 1848. To them were born 13 children, twelve of whom lived till maturity: David, Elizabeth, Josiah H, Jacob C, Catherine A, Daniel M, George, Andrew, William H, Sarah J, Harvey and Amanda L. George (b. 1812) had a brother, Jacob, and a sister, Sarah, that both moved to Kosciusko Co, IN before he moved to Indiana. Also have also been told that one of George's sons married a HART whose parents moved to DeKalb Co from Ashland Co, OH at about the same time as the Kimeses.
Cindy Kimes <ckimes@skyenet.net>
Elkhart, IN USA - Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 13:15:18 (EDT)
MCMAHAN/MCMAHON I am looking for information on John McMahan/McMahon who arrived in Lancaster Pa sometime after 1740 and stayed there until around 1760. His wife was Jennie Craig, he may have married in Lancaster. His children included: William, James, Archibald, Alex, Nellie, Jennie, Lettie and possibly John. The moved to Orange County, North Carolina
Gary McMahan <gmcmhn@clemson.edu>
Seneca, SC USA - Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 09:36:45 (EDT)
MCMAAHN/MCMAHON I am looking for information on John McMahan/McMahon who arrived in Lancaster Pa sometime after 1740 and stayed there until around 1760. His wife was Jennie Craig, he may have married in Lancaster. His children included: William, James, Archibald, Alex, Nellie, Jennie, Lettie and possibly John. The moved to Orange County, North Carolina
Gary McMahan <gmcmhn@clemson.edu>
Seneca, SC USA - Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 09:35:34 (EDT)
SHELLHORN, SCHELHORN, SCHELLHORN. Balser (many spellings) arrived in Philly in 1751. Any information on him or his son, John. Where did they live? What did they do? Thanks.
Bob Flocke <73714.36@compuserve.com>
Springfield, VA USA - Monday, September 22, 1997 at 08:51:33 (EDT)
CUPPETT-CUPPY, Isaac : early 1800 Lancaster Co., Pa. Wife Barbara Stephens Cuppett. Would like to hear from other Cuppetts. Thanks.
Carol Garafola <G.Garafola@aol.com>
Omaha, NE USA - Monday, September 22, 1997 at 08:04:03 (EDT)
RINEAR I am seeking any information on Thomas J. Rinear, born about 1857 in Lancaster Co. By the 1880 census, he had moved to Honey Brook Township, Chester Co. and married Florence HOLT. I have no death date for him.
Kristine Elliott <cateline@chesco.com>
Elverson, PA USA - Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 16:05:53 (EDT)
AYERS I am seeking information on John C. Ayers and his wife Rachel (KRAMER?). John was born in Lancaster Co. in 1854 and died in Honey Brook, Chester Co. in 1925. He appears in the 1870 census in East Earl as a farm laborer living with the family of William GOOD. In the 1880 census, he is still living with his wife Rachel and children William and Etta. Other children I believe to have been born in Lancaster Co. are Benjamin, Walter and Clayton.
Kristine Elliott <cateline@chesco.com>
Elverson, PA USA - Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 15:59:52 (EDT)
BROGAN: Seeking parents and date of death of Cornelius BROGAN, born between 1831-1838 in Ireland, married Mary (ERRICH or EHRIT) about 1864 in Lancaster Co., PA. Ten children: Adam (b. 1865), James Michael (b. 1866), John (b. 1868), Mary (b. 1873), Rosa (b. 1876), Annie (b. 1877), Neal (Cornelius?) b. 1877, Cathran (or Katherine) b. 1879, Grace (b. 1883), and Claire (b. 1887). Found in census records 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900. Possible year of immigration 1849 (from 1900 census). Lived in W. Lampeter Twp. 1860, 1870, in Lancaster City, 1880, 1900. Older sons were leather workers and family may have had a livery stable in Lancaster. James Michael d. 1940 in Richmond, VA, is my great-grandfather. Any information about this family will be greatly appreciated.
Becki Brogan Bishop <BeckiB@msn.com>
Southfield, MI USA - Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 15:25:28 (EDT)
ROCKWELL, THEODORE
MARCIA KUDER <Marcie4fun@aol.com>
Kalamazoo, MI USA - Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 14:12:54 (EDT)
KUDER, JACOB m: Mary M Kime had 10 children about early 1800. His father was George and mother was Sarah J Frank. Children were: Catherine, Charles, Mary Ann, John Abram, Elizabeth,Susanna, Hiram, Abigail. Any info is most desired.
Marcia Kuder <Marcie4fun@aol.com>
Kalamazoo, mi USA - Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 14:09:39 (EDT)
GIBBERSON/GIBERSON-Looking for information on George GIBERSON [b.ca. 1850 PA] & wife Salinda [b.ca. 1848 PA]. George is possibly the son of John & Sarah GIBBERSON/GIBERSON. George & Salinda GIBERSON were listed with son, Ambros age 1, in the 1870 census in the 23rd Dist., P.O. Seacock, Lancaster Co., PA. Any information on this family, ancestors and/or descendants will be appreciated. Will share info. Bill & Barb
Barbara & Bill Kelley <Bashak@aol.com>
St. Petersburg, FL USA - Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 12:07:52 (EDT)
Searching for information on the Eisenbarger/Eisenberger/Isenbarger/Isenberger families which lived in Lancaster Co. PA in the early 1880's. Also researching the Stattler/Stettler family which married in to the Isenberger family. Is anyone else researching these lines?
Laurel Goforth <SADIE_HELGA@msn.com>
Faucett, MO USA - Saturday, September 20, 1997 at 07:31:10 (EDT)
Leader Researching Hannah Winnemore Leader, married circa 1850 in Lancaster County, PA
Kathie Groll <Kagrag@worldnet.att.net>
Des Plaines, IL USA - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 21:19:23 (EDT)
LONG: I'm looking for information on Adam Long, married Magdalena Boyer His father was Ludwig who immigrated to the U.S. in 1755. I believe he lived in Lancaster Co. then moved to Westmoreland Co. I only know the name of one child, Tobias, a son who married Sarah Haney and move to Hardin Co. Ohio. Any help appreciated.
Susan L. Garfield <gsusan@engl.sfhs.nebo.edu>
Spanish Fork, UT USA - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 15:04:28 (EDT)
CRAIN - Looking for information on George CRAIN found on marriage record of Paxtang and Derry Churches, Jan 22, 1778. At that time area was Lancaster Co, later Dauphin Co. Also Cumberland County, Militia has privates George CRAIN and John CRAIN.
Dwayne Crandall <dcrandal@mail.coin.missouri.edu>
Columbia, MO USA - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 14:26:35 (EDT)
HARNESS, HOERNER: I am interested in any information about the family, ancestors or descendants of Johann Michael Ernst HOERNER (Michael HARNESS) b. 1-Jan-1700 in Palatine, Germany and d. Mar-1874 in Hampshire Co., VA who married Maria Elizabeth DIEFFENBACH abt. 1723 in Lancaster Co., PA. They had: Conrad, Elizabeth, Michael, Adam, Barbara, John, Jacob, George, Dorothea, Leonard, Peter, Jacob and Margaretha. Bernie Cinkoske, 2741 Patton Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46224, bcinkoske@trader.com
Bernie Cinkoske <bcinkoske@trader.com>
Indianapolis, IN USA - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 06:32:39 (EDT)
Marshall, James H.
Bea Murdaugh <BMurda4169@aol.com>
Rowesville, PA USA - Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 22:09:15 (EDT)
HENSEL - Looking for information on descendants of John H. & Rachel BURNS HENSEL of Drumore township. John 1832- 1879 children in census and other sources Howard b 1858 moved to Steelton Pa Isabella b abt 1860 May of married a SHAW, Mary A born abt 1865, Emma B. abt 1869 John H. Born abt 1876. Thanks for any information
Marie Malark <MMaark2@aol.com>
Lancaster, Pa USA - Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 20:31:15 (EDT)
WEIDLEY - I am looking for the descendants of Henry & Rachel SHANK WEIDLEY of Drumore township Henry 1835-1918 Census list children as William H. born abt 1863, Fredrick born abt 1866 and George born abt 1868 William may of had a daughter Clara who married a BLAND Thanks for any help.
Marie Malark <MMaark2@aol.com>
Lancaster, Pa USA - Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 20:23:54 (EDT)
I need the birth & death dates & the parents of Abraham STEFFY/STEFFEY/STEFFE who married Elizabeth REMP in 1796 at the Schwartzwald Church, Berks County PA. He is believed to be the son of Frederick STEPHAN/STEFFY born 1752 in Lancaster Co. PA who was the youngest son of the 1737 immigrant Philip STEFFEN/STEPHAN/STEFFY who came from Hirschthtal Germany with his wife and two children.
Dale E. Steffey <ruthdale.elcajon-ca@worldnet.att.net>
El Cajon, CA USA - Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 14:18:25 (EDT)
I need the birth & death dates & the parents of Abraham STEFFY/STEFFEY/STEFFE who married Elizabeth REMP in 1796 at the Schwartzwald Church, Berks County PA. He is believed to be the son of Frederick STEPHAN/STEFFY born 1752 in Lancaster Co. PA who was the youngest son of the 1737 immigrant Philip STEFFEN/STEPHAN/STEFFY who came from Hirschthtal Germany with his wife and two children.
Dale E. Steffey <ruthdale.elcajon-ca@worldnet.att.net>
El Cajon, CA USA - Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 14:16:35 (EDT)
Looking for information on Slaymakers. A Slaymaker, my 5th great-grandfather, was born around Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, and married a woman named Sarah. Their children were: Lavinia Slaymaker d: February 09, 1818; Sarah Elizabeth Slaymaker b: May 24, 1806; John Slaymaker b: May 16; William Slaymaker b: July 20; Jasper Slaymaker b: March 01; Henry Slaymaker b: December 03; Francis Slaymaker b: August 13; and Alexander Slaymaker b: May 13, 1812 in Pennsylvania who married Lucuida (Slaymaker) b: November 11, 1816. Alexander and his wife had the following children: Rubin Slaymaker b: May 11, 1844; Sarah Elizabeth Slaymaker b: September 21, 1842; Susan Slaymaker b: March 27, 1846; Walter Slaymaker b: February 04, 1848; Amandia J. Slaymaker b: June 25, 1850; Jasper Slaymaker b: January 20, 1853; John Slaymaker b: June 27, 1855; Mary L. Slaymaker b: February 21, 1857; and Charles Henry Slaymaker b: August 12, 1841 in Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio who married Elizabeth, b: 1842 in Ohio. Any information on any of the above people would be appreciated.
Heather Gillson <quepasha@fyiowa.infi.net>
IA USA - Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 11:30:36 (EDT)
BAUGHMAN/PICKEL/HEIDELBAUGH/JOHNNSON Lookignng for the maiden name of wife of Felix BAUGHMAN immiggrated 1740 from Switzerland and settled near Strasbugh, LancCo. Also any info in his and her Europena Genalogy. Looking for European Genealogy on Leonard PICKEL ( an Americanization ). Looking for any 18th century genealogy on HEIDELBAUGH in Lancaster County. Looking for any genealogy in Bart and surrounding townshipps on Johnson in the 18th century, especially those associated with Georgetown Methodist, Middele Octorara Presbyterian, and Strasburg Lutheran or Presbyterian Churches. Looking for data on Christian LANDIS of Upper Leacok Twp. Bob Ballantyne 103617.2230@compuserve.com
Bob Ballantyne <103617.2230@compuserve.com>
Gilbertsville, Pa USA - Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 07:36:39 (EDT)
DIEFFENBACH: I am looking for any information on the family, ancestors or descendants of Joahnn Conrad DIEFFENBACH (b. ca 1659, Palatine, Germany/d. 1738, Tulpehocken Settlement, Lancaster Co., PA). He is supposed to have been married twice, the second time to Maria Barbara CHRISTLER. He had: Johann Jacob, Catharina Margaretha, Johann Ludwig, Maria Elisabetha, Anna Elisabetha, Johann Adam and Anna Dorothea. Bernie Cinkoske, 2741 Patton Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46224, bcinkoske@trader.com
Bernie Cinkoske <bcinkoske@trader.com>
Indianapolis, IN USA - Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 06:39:05 (EDT)
OVERTURF-I would appreciate any information about the OVERTURF families in Pennsylvania and Lancaster County. Thank you.
SUSAN MORRIS <smorris2@flash.net>
TERRELL, TX USA - Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 16:22:11 (EDT)
NUSER, HOLBERT, STEELE
CINDY WHITE <smorris2@flash.net>
TERRELL, TX USA - Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 16:18:28 (EDT)
WOODS, Looking for information on Moses WOODS, born 1813 Lancaster, PA. In 1834 he married Mary Ann WRIGHT, in Conestoga Twp. Lancaster. They had three children. William, Mary Ann and Elizabeth. Mary Ann (Wright) WOODS died in 1848 and is buried at United Church of Christ Cemetery. Any help on family of Moses WOODS greatly appreciated.
Connie Latta <Angeluss@aol.com>
El Monte, CA USA - Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 10:29:25 (EDT)
SWIGART, SWIKERT Trying to find information on Abraham SWIGART, born 1780 in Pennsylvania. Thank you.
Linda Mockenhaupt <ronm@westol.com>
Cheswick, PA USA - Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 09:51:07 (EDT)
HILDEBRAND- Iam seeking information on Mary BURNS HILDEBRAND born 1831 in Lancaster county may of been married to a James HILDEBRAND ? Also would like any info on descendents of Henry D. Hildebrand Born abt 1847 and married Margaret Shank, in 1860 the children listed in census were B.C. age7, Mary age 5, and William age 2.
Marie Malark <MMaark2@aol.com>
Lancaster, PA USA - Monday, September 15, 1997 at 20:39:10 (EDT)
SPENCE - Looking for the parents of Margaret Nancy Spence Born 10/25/1828 Died 10/7/1864, married 2/7/1854 to John Hammond Dorsey Born 11/4/4830 Died 5/19/1903 They resided in Drumore township Lancaster co Thanks in advance for any information
Marie Malark <MMaark2@aol.com>
Lancaster, Pa USA - Monday, September 15, 1997 at 20:33:49 (EDT)
weiss, wise Desire info on George Michael Weiss settled in Cocalico Twp about 1730 and son of Hans Jacob.
Jack w Wise <jwwise@texas.net>
New Braunfels, TX USA - Monday, September 15, 1997 at 06:21:33 (EDT)
Looking for any Coulson information. David Coulson born Lancaster Co Pa the son of Thomas Coulson and ? Thomas was the son of Joseph Coulson and Mary Allen. Bound out to a Phillips family and later married a Rebecca Jones moved to Ohio in the early 1800's. Have much Coulson info to exchange and would love to hear from you. I have a chart that takes the Coulsons back to England in the 1600's and a book on Coulson Lineage that connects to the Coulsons in Lancaster Co Pa, Cecil Co Md, York Co Pa, Germantown Pa, Ohio and other states etc.
Carolyn Rogers <jfleming@1st.net>
Flushing, Ohio USA - Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 20:44:28 (EDT)
Hoover, John b Lancaster Co PA 19 Feb,1755 m Margaret Smith of Hummilstown PA. Their children were: Margaret, Elizabeth,Catherine, Peter, Polly, Abraham, Nicholas and George. My GGGrandfather was Abraham b 1770 PA. He moved to KY, OH m Nancy Robinson b 1773 in OH, then moved on to IN and ended up in Upshur Co. TX near Big Sandy where he died around 1864.. I would like to hear from any one who is a descendant of any of these people. I would like to know the parents of John and Margaret Smith and Nancy Robinson. I will be glad to exchange what information that I have on this family.
Eunice Mitchell <elmit@neto.com>
USA - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 21:02:27 (EDT)
DAVIS--Seeking info on the family of JOHN & ELIZABETH DAVIS living in Lancaster Co. mid-1700's. It is believed that Elizabeth's maiden name is MORGAN. Anyone with info or interest in this family, please email morhunt@digital.net
Jim Leith <morhunt@digital.net>
Titusville, Fl USA - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 08:02:39 (EDT)
DAVIS--Seeking info on the family of ZACCHEUS & JOAN/JOANNA DAVIS living in Lancaster Co. ZACCHEUS was b. 1710 & d. 1788. JOANNA was b. 1711 & d. 1768. It is believed her maiden name is MORGAN. Anyone with info or interest in this family, please email morhunt@digital.net
Jim Leith <morhunt@digital.net>
Titusville, Fl USA - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 07:58:06 (EDT)
MORGAN--Seeking info on the family of THOMAS & GIVAN MORGAN living in Lancaster Co. 1718. Thomas died in 1732 & Givan in 1746. Anyone with info or interest in this family, please email morhunt@digital.net
Jim Leith <morhunt@digital.net>
Titusville, Fl USA - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 07:51:34 (EDT)
PARRY/PERRY--Seeking info on the family of Roger & Elizabeth Parry. He died Lancaster Co. 1740 leaving wife Elizabeth (maiden name believed to be Morgan) daughter Givan & sons Thomas, William & David. Anyone with info on this family, please email morhunt@digital.net
Jin Leith <morhunt@digital.net>
Titusville, Fl USA - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 07:46:02 (EDT)
STAUFFER/STAUFER/ROHR Would like info on David STAUFFER b1813, and someone was looking for info on the ROHRs, but i can't seem to find the query again, I might be able to help them. larrys@gtii.com
Larry D. Stauffer <larrys@gtii.com>
Kingsley, MI USA - Friday, September 12, 1997 at 20:31:24 (EDT)
SELLERS: Looking for information on ELISHA SELLERS(1744-1801) and JORDAN SELLERS (1763-1838). Any connections, links, etc. will be greatly appreciated. Pat PGreatho01@aol.com
Patricia Dodd Greathouse <PGreatho01@aol.com>
Phenix City, AL USA - Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 16:59:07 (EDT)
SELLERS: Looking for information on ELISHA SELLERS(1744-1801) and JORDAN SELLERS (1763-1838). Any connections, links, etc. will be greatly appreciated. Pat PGreatho01@aol.com
Patricia Dodd Greathouse <PGreatho01@aol.com>
Phenix City, AL USA - Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 16:56:58 (EDT)
GREATHOUSE,GROETHAUSEN,GROTHAUS,GROTHOUSS,GROTHAUSEN, OR GROTHOUSE(German name that was Anglicized to Greathouse) Looking for information on HARMON OR HARMAN GROTHAUSEN OR GREATHOUSE. I need proof of birth of Harman Greathouse that emigrated from Germany to Philadelphia Co., PA about 1709. He is buried at St. Michael's Lutheran Church cemetery in German town. His tombstone reads "Herman Grothaus, born 1670, died 27 Oct. 1743", next to Herman is his son Henry, "Henry Grothouss, born 1695 died 1745". Could someone in this area take pictures of these two graves? I will pay for the film and postage, etc. Any connections, links, etc. will be greatly apprciated. Pat PGreatho01@aol.com
Patricia Dodd Greathouse <PGreatho01@aol.com>
Phenix City, AL USA - Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 16:33:52 (EDT)
WEGLEY/WEIGLEY/WEIGLE: Adam b. 1744 in Reamstown, Lancaster Co. Adam's father was the brother of John Michael Weigley and contemporary of William Penn - do not know his name, etc. Adam moved on to White Marsh, Montgomery Co. then Berks Co. m. Hannah Eva WALTER 26 Sept. 1769 in First Reformed Church, Lancaster Co. PA. They had 9 children. Adam died 1798 in Womelsdorf, Berks Co. Any information on Adam's parents, ancestors, etc. would be appreciated
Barbara Wegley Anderson <Bdanderson@aol.com or Bdanderson2@juno.com>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 16:03:10 (EDT)
Hefley, Tennison, Criner, Greenhaw, Jones, Phillips, Riggs, Everage, Yates, -- Interested in info from 1882 and back. Need info on Harv (Harvey?) Hefley, or Heffley mar. Criner,Adeline, had son Nattie "Jim" Hefley mar.Elizabeth "Aunt Bet"Tennison and had son William "Bill" Hefley b1882 Mt Judea, Arkansas. Would love to share new info at annual Hefley reunion!!!
Burlin Hefley <Hefley@gowebway>
MO USA - Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 15:40:37 (EDT)
FIGHTER Looking For info on my ancestor Frederic and Catherine Fighter sons John born 1841 and Ferdinand Frederic was born about 1816 thought to be from Hession decent any information greatly appreciated willing to share my information many THANKS
John Fraser <fraser@intergate.com>
coquitlam, BCbc Canada - Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 12:23:11 (EDT)
MCKEE, Alexander emigrated c1700 died c1740 MCKEE, Thomas died c1770 MCKEE, Alexander, Col. born c1720(?) died 1799 (Canada) MCKEE, John, Capt. died 1782 The first three are grandfather, son, grandson. Grandfather Alexander emigrated from Scotland via N Ireland and died in Lancaster Co. His son Thomas was an Indian trader during the French & Indian War and founded McKees Half Falls. Col. Alexander was the infamous Indian trader turned Tory during the Revolution. Capt. McKee MAY have been Thomas' brother. He died in the Newville area of Cumberland Co. Information on any of these persons would be greatly appreciated!
Kirk McKee <kmckee@fcc.gov>
USA - Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 09:28:22 (EDT)
I am interested in information on the parents of my ancestor Heinrich Schmid(t), born December 25, 1741 in Lancaster county. He migrated to N.C. in early 1770's. He was a Lutheran in N.C. and probably was in Penn. He anglicized his name in N.C. to Henry Smith. He was a Revolutionary Soldier. I will be hapy to exchange information.
J.L. Smith <jsmith28@bellsouth.net>
Birmingham, Al USA - Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 18:21:31 (EDT)
HESS I am looking for information about my great-grandfather, Harry H. Hess. According to the 1870 Federal Census he was living in Pequea Township of Lancaster County at that time. His wife's name was probably Catherine. He moved west sometime between 1874 and 1877, eventually settling in Nebraska. I am especially interested in any details regarding his marriage, parents, and those of his wife. I am willing to share any information I have regarding his decendents that I have. Thanks.
Joyce Malcolm <jmalcolm@iserv.net>
Wyoming, MI USA - Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 14:25:37 (EDT)
Looking for info on 2 different ancestors: JACOB BUERGE came to Lancaster County as a teenager c. 1800 and emmigrated to Canada in 1824/1825; our family name is not the same as the Bergey family. He belonged to either the Amish or Mennonite faith. JOHN W HEADINGS/HEDDINGS first appeared in Lancaster County about 1710/1720 where he married a miss SUTTON. Any information about either of these ancestors would be greatly appreciated.
Dennis Buerge <dbuerge@juno.com>
Indianapolis, IN USA - Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 06:58:53 (EDT)
Seeking info on Dr. LECKY MURRAY m. ELIZABETH GALBRAITH, m.1779 had 11 children. Also Elizabeth's father, COL.BERTRAM GALBRAITH, m. ANN SCOTT, b. 1743-1793, Ann Scott died giving birth to 6th child. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
lindy Riffe <Jude120@aol.com>
Frankfort, KY USA - Monday, September 08, 1997 at 21:48:40 (EDT)
BOWER, WISE, VON NEIDA/VONATTA Searching for information on Christian Bower, b. June 1, 1776; father may have been Nicholas Bower, born in Germany. Christian's son Isaac married Lydia WISE, daughter of Peter WISE, b. circa 1777 in Lancaster. He married Elizabeth Von Neida (sometimes spelled Vonnata) daugher of Jacob Von Neida, c. 1759-1835. Have information on Von Neida family to share.
David Bower <bower@apsicc.aps.edu>
Albuquerque, NM USA - Monday, September 08, 1997 at 19:20:41 (EDT)
BROSS or BRAUSS - I am looking for the family of George Bross b. c. 1785 in Swatara Township (I think). This family was Lutheran. I do not know sho George married but I believe he had a son named John. who was born about 1811.
Helen Maiman <hmaiman@prodigy.net>
Beverly Hills, MI USA - Monday, September 08, 1997 at 15:12:52 (EDT)
SHUEY: I am searching for info on Daniel Shuey and his wife Mary Martha (Margetta ?) Schilling; their decendants, and/or their ancestors. Both were born in Germany abt. 1703 and emigrated to the PA colony in 1732. Both died abt. 1777 in the Bethel Twnshp. area of Lancaster Co.
John Shuey <jshuey@mindspring.com>
Gainesville, FL USA - Monday, September 08, 1997 at 08:11:37 (EDT)
I am looking for a Mary Bird who married James Peters in 1749 approximately. James drowned in the Susquehanna River in 1750. Posthumously, a John Peters was born in Sherman Valley(Bedford County), PA. Can you help me find if they were married in Lancaster County, PA? Thanking you in advance. John Peters
John Peters <jakeowen@aol.com>
Rochester, NY USA - Sunday, September 07, 1997 at 12:59:31 (EDT)
Gent, Wolfe, Whitby, Brown
Amy Gent <AmyLG@classic.msn.com>
Sydney, Australia - Saturday, September 06, 1997 at 20:16:44 (EDT)
NESBITT, WILLIAM, b. 4 Nov., 1809. Family Bible says in Mifflintown, Lancaster Co. (?) A History says that he grew up in Uniontown, PA (Daughin Co.?) Believe his parents were WILLIAM NESBITT, b. 1777 and SARAH METTLIN or METTLEN, b. 1781 or 1789. If so, siblings were Samuel G., Elizabeth, James L., Martha, and possibly Washington N. The second William's son was SAMUEL ALEXANDER NESBITT, b. 27 August, 1836, probably Mifflintown. Older William died in 1828 and widow Sarah and children William, Henry W., John B., Samuel Alex, Margaret Eleanor, and Sarah, moved to Decatur, Macon Co., IL around 1836. Samuel's son, Willey Alexander Nesbitt, (b. 6 March, 1868 in Decatur, IL) was my grandfather. I have info re the years in IL and would like to find out where William and Sarah were born. Son William (b. 1809) married ELIZABETH DOYLE. William's son, SAMUEL NESBITT (b. 1836) married ELIZABETH WILLEY, b. Zanesville, Ohio, about 1838. Their son, Willey Alexander, married Emma Hill in Monticello, IL.
Nancy Yaxley <nyaxley@aol.com>
Champaign, IL USA - Saturday, September 06, 1997 at 14:19:41 (EDT)
FESMEIER/FESMIRE/FACEMIRE AND WOLFF/WOLF. Seek info on Christian Fesmeier and his wife Helena, and daughter Maria Margaretha and also seek infor on Henrich Wolff/Wolf and his wife, Margaretha who lived in the Lancaster and Berks Counties in mid 1700's. Rick Facemire, P.O. Box 401, Sutton, WV 26601, or e-mail me. Thank you.
Rick Facemire <pjface@access.mountain.net>
Sutton, WV USA - Friday, September 05, 1997 at 21:03:03 (EDT)
TATE. Jacob and Mary TATE lived in Newberry Twp, York Co, Pa in mid 1700's. Jacob died 1798 Newberry Twp. Their children were: Isaac, Solomon, Jeremiah, Jacob, Rachel, Hannah, Elizabeth, Lydia, Mary. Wish information about Jacob and/or Mary. Birth, marriage, etc.
Vinson Tate <jvtate@ee.net>
Marietta, OH USA - Friday, September 05, 1997 at 13:10:00 (EDT)
PETREE, Hans Georg, lived and died in Lancaster Co. PA in 1767, looking for anyone who claims this family line
steve jacobson <sjacobso@bmi.net>
Dayton, WA USA - Friday, September 05, 1997 at 10:56:43 (EDT)
WEAVER,WEBER,RICHARDS,RICKARDS,GAUL,GAUL,BRINCER,BRINSER WEAVER,Christian, Looking for the parents of Christian Weaver who was born in 1800 in Lancaster Co. PA. He married Julie Ann RICHARDS-RICKARDS the daughter Christian Richards and Catherine Gowl daughter of Mattias Gowl or Gaul, in about 1820. They had the following children 1)Mary Ann died as a baby 2)Lucetta Rosetta md Matthias Brinser of Dauphin Co in Lancaster twp 1855, she died before 1860. 3)Davis Richards md Louisa Nye in London England, was a performer in the circus and was killed in a bare back riding accicent in St Petersburg Russia in 1866. 4)Lydia md Jonas C. Brinser of Dauphin co. brother of Mattias, they lived at Middletown Dauphin Co.. 5)George unmarried served as a solider in the US Army and Died at Ft Mead in Sout Dakota. 6)William Henry b:1838 served in the Civil War worked on the Railroad when it came to Utah he settled there and md Mary Jane Asper 7)Louisa md Richard Wickel he cousin from Lancaster Co. They were married in St Louis Missouri and settled in Utah. all of these children were born in New Holland Lancaster co. PA. Christian died in about 1844. Christian had three brother ABRAHAM, JOHN, and GEORGE. George md Mary TROXELL in abt 1832 in Lancaster or Adams Co PA. Also looking for information of Joseph WEAVER/WEBER md Nancy NEFF and John WEAVER/WEBER and Ruth DAVIS
Dortha Steele <Dortha@inconnect.com>
SLC, UT USA - Friday, September 05, 1997 at 08:47:45 (EDT)
Kinzer, Jacob Jonah Born 1709 Weilerstein, Germany, entered Lancaster co Pa 1729. Interested in information on ancestors and descendants. Thanks
Stan Tucker <hgthatts@adams.net>
Carthage, il USA - Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 19:36:37 (EDT)
Henry ELMER born about 1823 married 21 Nov 1844 to Mary Ann PLITT BORN ABOUT 1819
Pat Weiderman Crimmel <taproots@aone.com>
Kelso, WWW USA - Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 17:25:22 (EDT)
KREMER/KRAMER/KREAMER: Looking for the parents and siblings of SIMON KREMER, born in the 1770s or 1780s. Possibly born in Lancaster Co. but owned land in S. Manheim, Berks Co. in the 1800s. Wife's name: ANNA MARGARETHA KRAMMES. Children's names: SALOME, SIMON (SAMUEL), DANIEL, ELIZABETH, REBECCA, ESTHER, DAVID, and CATHARINA. He may be listed as SAMUEL in early records. Also looking for his burial site (he was not buried with most of his family in Summer Hill cemetary).
KKremer <krem0008@gold.tc.umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 16:57:52 (EDT)
ETCHISON,ECHESON,ATCHISON These are ony a few of the possible spelling variations for the ETCHIESON family name I want to find links to. James R. ETCHISON was born in 1786 in PA. There are two listings in the Annals of Lancaster County for ACHESON, would appreciate any information about them. Also there is mention of a Matthew Atchison in a will posted on this site. Any information about either family would be appreciated.
Jerry Morrison <lwm@genesisnetwork.net>
Riverside, CA` USA - Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 14:47:16 (EDT)
Searching for the following Surnames: All are supposed to be from PA. CASE, GRAY, MOUNCE, METCALF, WALBORN, ZERBE
D. Jaggers <Djag@bigfoot.com>
USA - Wednesday, September 03, 1997 at 21:18:07 (EDT)
WORMLEY, SAMUEL Appreciate any info on my great grandfather.Believed that he died between Apr 1928 and Aug 1929. Samuel ownd property in West Donegal Township, Lancaster Co., PA Believe that he had a twin brother named Fred. His wife's name was Catherine (Kathryn) Eagle. She died after 1936 in Elizabethtown, PA
Clarence D. Wormley <cwormley@oklahoma.net>
USA - Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 17:26:51 (EDT)
WORMLEY
Clarence Donald Wormley <cwormley@oklahoma.net>
USA - Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 17:18:22 (EDT)
BAUGHMAN - looking for info on 1850s in Bart Twp, LancCo for couple named Jacob and Elizabeth Baughman, but especially their daughter Sarah Jane who may have married a George Johnson about 1857. aAlso interested in JOHNSON, FERREE, SLAMYMAKER, AND HAMER surnames.
Bob Ballantyne <103617.2230@compuserve.com>
Gilbertsville, Pa USA - Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 15:13:37 (EDT)
BAUGHMAN - lloking for info on Sarah jane Baughman daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Baughman in bart Township, LnncCo in the earky 1850s. Sarah may have married a George Johnson. Also interested in FERRE, JOHNSON, SLAYMAKER, HAMER Bob Ballantyne
Bob Ballantyne <103617.2230@compuserve.com>
Gilbetsville, PA USA - Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 15:10:58 (EDT)
SPENCE Looking for information on Margaret Nancy Spence Born Oct 25, 1828 Died Oct 7, 1864 married 11 4 1830 to John Hammond DORSEY 1830-1903, would really like to find out who her parents were, and any information on his parents said to be Nathaniel & ?Phoebe DORSEY They lived in Drumore twp, Lanc co.
Marie Malark <MMaark2@aol.com>
Lancaster, Pa USA - Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 07:44:41 (EDT)
Burk - Searching for information on parents of Sarah Elizabeth "Sadie" Burk(e)Born sept3, 1891 Parents names were Charles and Nora (LUNDY) BURK(e). I have no dates on parents Sadie married Thurmond SHANK. Any information would be greatly appreciated
Marie Malark <MMaark2@aol.com>
Lancaster, Pa USA - Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 07:38:28 (EDT)
KENDIG. I would like to research my Amish roots in Lancaster County for the Kendig family. Can you help me find my way? My only point of reference is my Grandfather, Rea Stanley Kendig, from Lancaster PA. I am told that the Kendig's were Mennonites. Any assistance you can provide in directing me to the best resources for discovering my roots will be greatly appreciated!
Gary Richard Kendig <Gkan@aol.com>
Millis, ma USA - Monday, September 01, 1997 at 21:12:34 (EDT)
I would like to search my Amish roots in Lancaster County area for the Kendig family. Can anyone help me find my way? My only point of refernce is My Grandfather, Rea Stanley Kendig from Lancaster. I was told the Kendig's were Mennonites. Any assistance you can provide in directing me on this research will be greatly appreciated!
Gary Richard Kendig <Gkan@aol.com>
Millis, MA USA - Monday, September 01, 1997 at 20:54:42 (EDT)
JACOB MILLER,SR
RITA RAY <suzieq@bright.net>
Ray, Oh USA - Monday, September 01, 1997 at 19:53:22 (EDT)
AVERILL, Archer, died 1900; married to SMITH, Margaret, died 1928. Looking for their birthplaces, birthdates, his military service, their children and birthdates.
Ed Averill <garryowen@innernet.net>
USA - Monday, September 01, 1997 at 18:14:23 (EDT)
POTTS/BATZ I am looking for the family of Potts/Batz. The name Batz was changed in Maryland in the late 1700's. I know Andreas Batz and Andrew Potts are the same person. Please check for any Potts/Batz in your area. They probably were there in the early 1700's 1710-1770. Andreas Batz had children in Washington County Maryland in 1771. He may of had two of his ten children in your area. Susan and or John Potts/Batz.
Terry L. Potts <T2Potts@clandjop.com>
Joplin, Mo USA - Monday, September 01, 1997 at 09:40:32 (EDT)
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