Lancaster County, PA
Posted Queries for April 1999

HOKE posted by Michele Anzalone on Friday, April 30, 1999

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

 

BELLESFELT, BELLESFIELD, BELLESS posted by Ray Beaty on Friday, April 30, 1999

Searching for information on the family of Henrich BELLESS (perhaps BELLESFELT/BELLESFIELD in records) born June 28 1767.

 

BENTZ, CAFFROTH posted by Eric Bentz on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

MEILY, MILLER posted by Ron Cornwell on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

DEIBLER, HELT posted by Laura Darr on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

CHARLES, MARTIN posted by Susan Elkins on Friday, April 30, 1999

Looking for info on my mothers family, Ray and Marie (MARTIN) CHARLES. Both lived in Lancaster all their lives.

 

CADMAN posted by Jerry Gee on Friday, April 30, 1999

I am looking for info on parents and siblings of Elizabeth CADMAN said to have been born in Lancaster PA.

 

HARRINGTON, MARTIN, RICE, STONER posted by E. Gill on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

GRAYBILL, KREHBIELS posted by Marty Graybill on Friday, April 30, 1999

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 ?

 

HEAGY posted by Candy Green on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

JOHNSTON, LOCKE posted by Judy Harper on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

COLLINS, HARRIS posted by Pat Harris on Friday, April 30, 1999

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 age when I found him in the 1880 cenus. I would like to find how his parents are.

 

WHITE posted by Hazel on Friday, April 30, 1999

Andrew WHITE died 1771 Lancaster County PA leaving wife Mary and sons Isaac and Solomon. Who was Mary? Thank you. Hazel

 

THOMPSON, WANTZ posted by Judith Heald on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

FISHER, GROOSE, HELLER posted by James Heller on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

ANGUISH, LAUER, LAUR, LAWR, LOHR posted by Jen on Friday, April 30, 1999

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

 

CASHNER posted by John on Friday, April 30, 1999

CASHNER. Looking for information on family. Late 1700.s thru mid 1800's. Thanks

 

GRAF, GROFF posted by Karinelyn on Friday, April 30, 1999

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!

 

BEAMENSDORFER posted by Kaylyn on Friday, April 30, 1999

looking for wife and daughters name of Johannes BEAMENSDORFER. Lived in Bricksville, Pa and buried in Lutheran Cemetary at Bricksville.

 

BEAMENDORFER posted by Kaylyn on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

BOYER, LONGENECKER posted by Catherine Kiki on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

KILPATRICK, KIRKPATRICK, MITCHELL posted by Dan Kirkpatrick on Friday, April 30, 1999

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!

 

DILLS, HERBERT, MCDILL posted by Marilyn Kucera on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

ASH, THOMAS posted by Carolyn Lackey on Friday, April 30, 1999

Peter ASH b.___Mar. 1809 to Elizabeth THOMAS b.__ had six children. any infor, would be appreciated.

 

NEWLIN posted by Lani on Friday, April 30, 1999

Looking for information on Enos P. NEWLIN & family who lived in Lancaster/Chester county. Any information would be appreciated.

 

MAISE, MAZE posted by Nancy McCombs on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

EICKER, STAUFFER posted by Kim McKelvey on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

BRESSLER, GRABILL, NEFF, PRESSLER, WEIDLER posted by Bill Miller on Friday, April 30, 1999

GRABILL BRESSLER/PRESSLER WEIDLER NEFF Any info on these surnames may help and in turn maybe I can help you out. Thanks

 

MUSSER posted by Angela Musser on Friday, April 30, 1999

My grandfather, Christian Beshore MUSSER, was born in Lancaster County in 1895. I was wondering if anyone could find a record of his birth.

 

EYMAN, EYMANN posted by Trish Nicola on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

MCREYNOLDS posted by Joseph Ormond on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

DOSCH, KLEIN posted by Paul Padula on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

ERWIN posted by Myra Rodgers on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

AMES posted by Shirl on Friday, April 30, 1999

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

 

LORAH, MARTIN posted by Judy Spencer on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

SCHNEIDER, SNYDER posted by Herman Stephan on Friday, April 30, 1999

Posting surname,,. SCHNEIDER, SNYDER... from Manheim, Hempfield, Earl townships... 1750 to the 1800.. Herm (Arizona)

 

HARCHENHORN posted by Cindy Stickline on Friday, April 30, 1999

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!

 

AMBROSE, CLOVER, KELLER, TETERS posted by Joanne Thomas on Friday, April 30, 1999

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

 

HECKMAN posted by Nancy Tweedie on Friday, April 30, 1999

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

 

BRIGHTBILL, HAUCK posted by Linda Vess on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

WIENIEWITZ posted by M. Wieniewitz on Friday, April 30, 1999

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

 

APPLEGATE, MILLER posted by Ladell Wiggins on Friday, April 30, 1999

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

 

ILGES, ILGIS, ILLGES posted by Deborah Woodruff on Friday, April 30, 1999

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.

 

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