Lancaster County, PA
Posted Queries for May 1999

ALEXANDER posted by Bill Alexander on Monday, May 31, 1999

Looking for a deed or any information to verify a survey of 80 acres of land for Elijah ALEXANDER in Lancaster County, PA. This survey was supposedly was performed on 5-11-1742 in Lancaster County, and information also stated, from Penna. Library & Archives. This is all the info I have, and if can be confirmed, I'd appreciate a response.

 

HOGENDOBLER, HUGENTUGLE, HUNDOUBLE, HUNDOUBLER posted by Robert Aufuldish on Monday, May 31, 1999

Looking for in Lancaster Co., Pa. HUGENTUGLE HUNDOUBLER HUNDOUBLE HOGENDOBLER

 

ACKER, AUCKER, AUKER, BRANDT posted by Lowell Auker on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am researching surnames AUKER, ACKER, AUCKER. Specifically those related to the brothers Peter Acker (1755-1832), Philip Jacob Auker (1756-1813) & Casper Acker (Jan.30, 1760-Dec.9, 1813). Casper married Mary BRANDT. I am not clear whether they lived in Lancaster County or Juniata County. They may have been born in Europe.

 

BULL, MAXWELL posted by Sheldon Baker on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am looking for information on Robert MAXWELL and wife; Sheldon Elizabeth BULL Maxwell born in Woolcottville CT in Feb 2 1815 and died in 1888? buried at Little Britian in Lancaster County PA there is a nece new stone who knows about them? son was Edward Sheldon Maxwell

 

BENNER, HOLBEIN posted by Joyce Barrie on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am looking for information on HOLBEIN, BENNER, and Snyder I the 1800's. All were in Lancaster County, Pa.

 

MILLER, PEERY, WISE, ZIEGLER posted by Betty on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am searching for 2 families. 1. George WISE married to Mary ZIEGLER about 1800 2. Frederick MILLER marrried to Mary Elizabeth PEERY about 1787.

 

SAPONE posted by Maryann Bland on Monday, May 31, 1999

SAPONE -searching for any relatives of my great-grandfather, Nicola Sapone. My Grand-father was Antonio (Anthony) Sapone who lived in West Chester,Pa. His brother Giovanni (John) has children who live in the Lancaster area. Not having much success getting family ancestry information on-line. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated. I only have been able to go back 4 generations so far.

 

ECKMAN posted by Agnes Boas on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am looking for the parents of Adam Daniel ECKMAN. I beleive the father's name is Baltzer ECKMAN, wife's first name is Susanm(?. Adam Daniel ECKMAN was b 08 May 1854, in Mechanics Grove and died in Hull, Pike Co, Ill and was one of 7 or more children. I have not been able to establish any info about Baltzer ECKMAN.

 

GREINER, MYERS, SHELLY posted by Barbara Bonham on Monday, May 31, 1999

Descendants of David K. Myers David K. MYERS was born June 10, 1825 in , Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and died October 04, 1883 in Ashland County, Ohio. He married Mary Martha GREINER Abt. 1845 in , Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, daughter of Adam GREINER and Elizabeth SHELLY. She was born May 25, 1827 in , Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and died March 27, 1906 in West Salem, Wayne County, Ohio.
Children of David MYERS and Mary GREINER are:
i. Joseph K. MYERS, b. June 06, 1847, Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; d. March 07, 1899, Galion, Crawford County, Ohio.
ii. Barbara MYERS, b. October 08, 1848, East Donegal, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; d. November 20, 1901, Ashland County, Ohio.
iii. John MYERS, b. March 22, 1850, East Donegal, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; d. December 29, 1931, Ashland County, Ohio.
iv. Adaline MYERS, b. Abt. 1852, , Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; d. March 19, 1872, Ashland County, Ohio.
v. Henry W. MYERS, b. February 22, 1854, , Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
vi. Daniel A. MYERS, b. March 10, 1856, Mifflin, Ashland County, Ohio; d. January 04, 1922, Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio.
vii. Moses E. MYERS, b. March 09, 1858, Mifflin, Ashland County, Ohio; d. February 22, 1935, Ashland County, Ohio.
viii. Matilda MYERS, b. July 11, 1860, Richland, Ohio; d. October 23, 1934, Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio.
ix. Mary MYERS, b. Abt. 1863, Mifflin, Ashland County, Ohio; d. March 16, 1865, Ashland County, Ohio.
x. Walter MYERS, b. December 14, 1866, Mifflin, Ashland County, Ohio; d. January 19, 1867, Mifflin, Ashland County,
Ohio. xi. Murray Calvin MYERS, b. June 30, 1869, Ashland County, Ohio; d. June 26, 1935.
Who was Davod's parents? Thanks, Barbara

 

DUNN, GUMPF, ISAAC, KRICK, LONG, WRIGHT- posted by Lelana Buckwalter on Monday, May 31, 1999

WRIGHT- Looking for William Wright of Lancaster County, PA. I don't have any other information, other than he married Maud Alice LONG in 1907. Also looking for ISAAC DUNN, GUMPF, KRICK, LONG.

 

FARNSLEY, FERNSLEY, GUFFEY, GUFFY posted by Helen Chester on Monday, May 31, 1999

FARNSLEY/GUFFY or FERNSLEY/GUFFEY . Farnsley/Fernsley, James was born in Lancaster Co. 1760 ,married Miss Guffy/Guffey 1782. Need first name of Miss Guffy/Guffey and any info you know.

 

BARBARY, MOOMEY posted by Peggy Clocklin on Monday, May 31, 1999

George MOOMEY b 1792 Penn m Ellen BARBARY (b1786 in Penn name might be Barbary Ellen). Moved to Ohio. Son Jacob Moomey b 1818 in Ohio m Mariah Butler. Looking for information on Penn family.

 

MAY posted by Margaret Cosgrove on Monday, May 31, 1999

MAY - John Frederick & Margaret-Their son, Harry was my grandfather. They had other sons and one daughter one son was Samuel. I used to visit then youngest son Enos on the farm in Paradise. Looking for any information.

 

CAMPBELL, HAY posted by Cheryl Crowder on Monday, May 31, 1999

John CAMPBELL a1672-1741) said to VA from Scotland, via Ireland in 1684 and moved to Lancaster, PA. He married Grace or Grissela HAY in 1695 in Lancaster. They had a son William CAMPBELL. Is anyone researching this family?

 

FRANK posted by Mark Field on Monday, May 31, 1999

John FRANK of Bracken Co. KY was b. 1786 in PA. His father's name was also John. The name John Frank appears in the 1790 census for Lancaster Co. Is this the same person? Anyone have any info on this family?

 

DAVID, DAVIS, DEFRAIN, FRAIN posted by Betty Frain on Monday, May 31, 1999

Looking for additional information ON DAVIS/DAVID FRAIN/DEFRAIN and Ann Marie USN. They moved to Washington, DC in about 1863-65. Ann Marie's death certificate says she was born in Lancaster, PA. Family stories agree. Ann Marie was born about 1831 and married about 1850. Any help would be appreciated.

 

GIBSON, MCCLELLAR posted by Licia Gibson on Monday, May 31, 1999

Looking for info on Robert GIBSON and Mary MCCLELLAR Gibson. They lived in Lancaster Co. between 1732 and 1754. They came from Ulster Ireland during the same time. Robert died in Derry Township Lancaster PA in 1754.

 

YEISER posted by Sally Jo Gibson on Monday, May 31, 1999

YEISER family research. Looking for Yeiser and allied families. Please contact me by email. Third National Yeiser Family Reunion to be held in Owensboro, KY (Executive Inn) June 25-27.

 

DENNISON, GILMORE posted by Andy Gilmore on Monday, May 31, 1999

GILMORE - Researching James Gilmore (b. 1735??) who came to America and settled in Lancaster County for a time before moving on to Rockbridge County, VA. He was married to a Martha Catherine DENNISON, also from Ireland. If there is any record of his stay in Lancaster County (marriage bond, deeds, etc.), or if anyone has details for that branch of the Gilmore family, please get in touch with me at . Thanks!!

 

DELABACH, KILHEAFFER, KRAYBILL, KREBIEL posted by Marty Graybill on Monday, May 31, 1999

Hello.. Just read some of "the History of a KRAYBILL Family in America" it has my Ancestor Johannes (John) KREBIEL coming to Mt. Hope township with his Sons, Peder (buried in Mt. Hope Cemetary, but since moved to the Kraybill Church Cemetary) John Krehbiel Jr.(my 6th G Grandfather, first settler of Snyder County)and Jacob Kraybill m.1st Barbara KILHEAFFER, 2nd wife Elizabeth DELABACH. Does anyone know anything of Johannes Krehbiel Sr. died around 1766. Tradition has it they came to America on October 1, 1754, only ship I could find with this date of arrival is the "Phoenix" but can not find a passenger list for it )-: Would be very Grateful for any help or leads. Thanks much

 

HANABERG, HANABERGER posted by Rodolfo Hanabergh on Monday, May 31, 1999

Info on Christian HANABERG(H) or HANABERGER who was born in Lancaster in 1741. The family were William Penn followers. Later they relocated to Ulster and Dutchess counties (NY)

 

MCFANN posted by Thelma Hankins on Monday, May 31, 1999

Would like to contact anyone who has any information about the MCFANN family. Our family lives in Lawerence County, Ohio (Pedro, Decatur, Ironton area). Also, the inquiry from Schlobohm did not include the full e-mail address which also wanted information about the McFann's. Thanks

 

CALLEN, DUERR, HAWKINS, KEIM, KIME, RIGGLE, WARD posted by Murna Hawkins on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am currently looking for information on KEIM s, DUERR s, WARD s, HAWKINS, RIGGLE s, KIME s, or CALLEN s (for whom Callensburg, PA was named). Any information would be greatly appreciated!! I have successfully(somewhat) traced back DUERR s and KEIM s, but there is alot of information missing. Thanks! Good Luck to All!

 

HILDEBRAND, ZIMMERMAN posted by Elsie Hildebrand on Monday, May 31, 1999

HILDEBRAND I am looking for information on Conrad or George Michael Hildebrand arriving in Lancaster County in about 1732. George Michael was married to Anna ZIMMERMAN. The family later moved to Augusta County, Virginia and were Mennonites.

 

FLICKINGER, HINKLE posted by David Hinkle on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am seeking information on my great-great grandfather, Jacob HINKLE who was reported to have been born in Lancaster Co. PA around 21 Aug 1814. He married Catherine FLICKINGER 28 Aug 1843 inStark Co. OHIO. Their children were John (30 Nov 1844), Samuel (my great grand-father, July of 1846), Jacob (1849), Margaret (8 Sep 1850), Henry L. (27 Jan 1853) and Selena (8 Mar 1858). I am interested in discovering who Jacob's parents were and, hopefully, being able to track back a bit earlier in my ancestry. Any help would be most appreciated.

 

JESSUP, ODELL posted by Catherine Hollister on Monday, May 31, 1999

Has anyone heard of the Salem Church of the Evangelical Association in Lancaster County, probably in the town of Lancaster? My great great grandparents Addison Cicero JESSUP and Abigail ODELL were married there in 1832. However, they came from Walden, Orange County NY and Ramapo, Rockland County NY. I don't know why they went to Lancaster to marry as they returned to NY to live. Addison was an Episcopal and Abigail was Quaker. Thanks.

 

MORRISON, VERNER posted by Jerrie Howard on Monday, May 31, 1999

Thomas MORRISON, will 26 Oct. 1748. Thomas purchased 300 acres of land July 23, 1735, in the county of Lancaster on the West Branch of Conestogoe Creek & adjoining to Robert VERNER in Lebanon Township. In his will he mentioned that he wanted his wife and children to live on the place if they can manage it and if they cannot I allow my Executors to sell it. He mentions his son John, b. 1743. I have not been able to locate a deed where his executors sold his property or an Orphan Court Record where the court appointed a guardian for his minor son, John. His son John moved to Rowan Co., NC abt. 1750 with his uncles, James, William and Andrew. Does anyone have any information on Thomas' children and when his property was sold.

 

HUGHES posted by Walter Hughes on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am looking for information on Charles HUGHES, b abt 1665 in Wales. He is said to have married Rebecca and lived in Lancaster Co., PA before moving to VA. His children could be: John, Anne, Francis and Rebecca.

 

HAWKINS, RISSER posted by Kim Keste on Monday, May 31, 1999

RISSER/HAWKINS I am looking for information on Rueben Risser born 1823 Lancaster Co, PA. Parents unknown. He was married about 1843/44 to Mary Ann (Marion) HAWKINS. Their first child was Henry Milton Risser b 9 Feb 1845 Harrisburg, Lancaster County, PA. They were still in Pa in 1849, but in Ohio by 1853, and Indiana by 1855. any information on the family would be very appreciated.

 

BECKER, BULLER, ECK, NIGHTINGALE, TAHMASS, THOMAS, TOHMAS, UNRUH, WEDEL posted by Richard Kitchen on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am looking for info.on my grgrandparents Peter/Helena Unruh THOMAS (TOHMAS, TAHMASS) who arrived 1875 on the S.S.Kennelsworth and landed in Pa.They settled in Lancaster,Co.They were Mennonites who eventually settled in Ks.and Okla.1884.I have data on them and their family after they came to Ks.What I'd like to know is what they did and the Mennonite Church they attended while in Lancaster,Co. There are NIGHTINGALE;ECK;WEDEL;BECKER;UNRUH;BULLER and several other names tied into the Thomas lineage.My grgrgrandad Peter had two brothers who came over 1874 and landed in N.Y.on the S.S.City of London.Peter's mom Elizabeth Unruh Thomas also came over 1875,where she died?Any one having info.on this please contact me.Thanx heaps.Richard Kitchen

 

AKARD, AKART, ECKERT, LATTURE posted by Van Latture on Monday, May 31, 1999

AKARD, Jacob (Might be ECKERT, AKART, etc.): Married Susannan M. LATTURE (born 1751, died c. 1813) Lancaster Co.

 

HILDEN, LATTURE posted by Van Latture on Monday, May 31, 1999

HILDEN and LATTURE: Looking for family of David Hilden, married Elizabeth Latture (born 1752-1755) in Lancaster Co.

 

LANG, LONG posted by Joel Long on Monday, May 31, 1999

I have researched my family to a Martin LONG born somewhere around 1792-1794. I only have records of Martin in Lamar TWP. Clinton County, PA. But recently found a Martin Long born in Lacaster in 1794. His father was Herman LANG Jr. Is there anyone who may know what happened to Martin Long from Lacaster County? Could he have gone to Porter and Lamar TWPs, Clinton/Centre Counties? Help!!! He seems to just appear in Porter TWP. between 1800 and 1833.

 

BRENHOLZ, BUCHER, ETTER, HENCKELS, KOLLER, LEYENBERGER, LUDENBORG, MARTI, MAUSSLIN, MISCHLER, NAATH, PINGLEY, STELLY, WEBER, WENGER, YILIA, ZWALLER posted by Mary MacCracken on Monday, May 31, 1999

Does anyone have information about the "Switzers" who first came to Purysburgh, South Carolina in 1732-1734. And then on August 26, 1735 (Rupp, 1965, pp 14-15), they emigrated (on Billander Oliver, Samuel Merchant Master) from SC to PA. Emigrants' names are: Hans BUCHER, WENGER, KOLLER, ZWALLER, MARTI, STELLY, YILIA, ETTER, HENCKELS, BRENHOLZ, PINGLEY, LUDENBORG, MAUSSLIN, MISCHLER, WEBER, NAATH, LEYENBERGER, and Hans BUCHER, Jr. Male children under 16 were: Bucher, Bucher, Koller, Leinberger, HANS WEBER and CHRISTIAN WEBER. Are these families related to one another (I have reason to believe Zwaller, Stelly, Brenholz, Weber and other families may be interrelated or from the same village in Bern)?

 

COMFORT, MCCURDY posted by Terry McCurdy on Monday, May 31, 1999

MCCURDY......Davis MCCURDY to Ann COMFORT of Elizabethtown, Pa. on 22 April 1832 St.John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Maytown, Lancaster County PA. Does anyone have info. on this couple? Please e-mail me. Thanks

 

AXE, DURBIN, ECHENRATE, HAYDEN posted by Carol McKellar on Monday, May 31, 1999

Seeking info on Ludwig AXE and family. In Lancaster Co.,PA ca. 1799 as son, George AXE was born there. George married a Margaret ECHENRATE and had daughter, Elisabeth, born Feb. 14, 1821/23. This family moved to Ohio and found in Auglaize Co. Any help appreciated on other children of Ludwig. AXE, ECHENRATE, DURBIN, HAYDEN. Thanks, Carol

 

MCPHERSON posted by Michael McPherson on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am looking for information on Alexander MCPHERSON. He and his father and mother moved to the US before 1790. They lived in Landcaster county before moving to Ohio. Any information would be of great help

 

ERB, LEFEVRE, ROCKAFIELD, ZITTLE posted by Alyce on Monday, May 31, 1999

Looking for info on Messach/Mefshach ERB of Lampeter whose will was proved in 1833. He owned land in New Providence (?). His children are Esther m. Daniel ZITTLE; Elizabeth m. Jacob ROCKAFIELD; Catherine (Kittie) m. Adam LEFEVRE; John who died bef 1833 and Joseph. Any infor about his wife, parents, siblings will be greatly appreciated.

 

WIRTMULLER posted by Donald Miller on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am looking for anything on the Surname WIRTMULLER, Who were supposed to be Anabapist that were supposed to have settled around Georgetown Pa,in the late 1600.

 

ARNDT posted by Richard Miller on Monday, May 31, 1999

ARNDT..... Looking for any info on this surname! I have quite alot for my particular branch in Dauphin & Perry Ct's after 1830's. I have some for Lebanon Ct. and quite a bit for Northampten Ct. as well.

 

GROSENBACH, KEENE, PEARS, ROHRBACH, SMALLEY posted by Norma Nill on Monday, May 31, 1999

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PEARSALL, PEARSOLL, PIERCEALL, PIERSOL posted by Matt Piersol on Monday, May 31, 1999

PIERSOL, PEARSALL, PIERCEALL,PEARSOLL - Looking for any information on Piersols in Lancaster, Chester Counties of PA. Many attended Bangor E.P. church in Churchtown, Caernarvon twnshp. VERY interested in John Pearsoll, comrade-in-arms of Thomas Cresap in 1736 PA/Maryland border wars. Also- Jeremiah, Abraham,Job, William Piersol. All descendents of George, Jeremiah Pearsall of Long Island.

 

BRITTON posted by Dave Pukas on Monday, May 31, 1999

Can anyone tell me if a Presbyterian Church existed in East Donegal Twp. in 1820-1830? I'm researching the BRITTON family. Isaac Britton may have left for Schuylkill County between 1830-1948.

 

AUKAMP, HIMMELSBACH, ROONEY posted by Kathleen Frailey on Monday, May 31, 1999

HIMMELSBACH - My great grandmother was ELizabeth Agnes Himmelsbach (1866-1949) married to Franklin M. ROONEY. Elizabeth's parents were John G. Himmelsbach (1843-1919) and Elizabeth AUKAMP Himmelsbach (1844-1926). All are buried in St. Anthony's Cemetery in Lancaster, PA. I am looking for more information on the Himmelsbachs who lived in Lancaster, and how they are all related. Any Himmelsbachs out there?

 

RAINSBARGER, RAINSBERG, RAMSBERG, RAMSBURG, RAMSPERGER, REMSBERG, REMSBURG, RIEMENSPERGER, ROMESBERG, ROMESBURG, ROOMSBURG posted by Carol Randall on Monday, May 31, 1999

Researching the the Riemensperger families of Lancaster County, which includes the following spelling variations. RAMSBERG, RAMSBURG, RAMSBURG, RAMSPERGER, REMSBERG, REMSBURG, RAINSBERG, RAINSBARGER, RIEMENSPERGER, ROMESBERG, ROMESBURG, ROOMSBURG Carol Randall cjbj@pacbell.net

 

RAVOTH posted by Joachim Ravoth on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am looking for people with the family name RAVOTH

 

CARBAUGH, DAYWALT, ESPY, KING, ROBINSON, SWEIGERT, TOMS, WETZEL, ZIMMERMAN posted by Debra Carbaugh Robinson on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am researching the following family names from PA: ROBINSON, CARBAUGH, KING, SWEIGERT, ESPY, DAYWALT, ZIMMERMAN, TOMS, and WETZEL. These families were probably of Dunkard Brethren and Mennonite faith and were probably farmers. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks ! You can e-mail me at mm6189@starpower.net

 

OIVER posted by Sandy on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am in search of any information on Matthew Nelson OIVER. Old info states he was brought to America were his mother and father died when he was 7. He was raised an orphan in Lancaster County, PA. B. 1800?

 

SHARP posted by John Sharp on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am seeking information on the Peter (1729-1795) and Mary ___ SHARP family of Leacock Township, Lancaster County, PA. The earlies public record thus far discovered is a 1764 deed, recording Sharp's purchase of a farm near the present village of Intercourse, PA. Where was the family prior to this date? Can anyone help? Both Peter (1795) and Mary 1799) are buried on a neighboring farm.

 

CLAIR, CLARE, HINKLE, KLARE, SMITH posted by William Slager on Monday, May 31, 1999

KLARE, Frederick also CLARE or CLAIR (1761-1836) married Elizabeth and had children Elizabeth, John b1786, Jacob b.1788, Frederick m. Mary HINKLE in 1824, Catherine b1792, Henry b1794, Christian b1796,Susan b1800 m.Jacob SMITH, Margaret, Mary(1808-1854), Francis b1810. Am looking for more about on this family & will share info.

 

CROWLEY, MITCHELL posted by Charles Stowe on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am searching for the family of Thomas MITCHELL, b. abt 1785 PA, but moved west to Lancaster Co. Family letters say that Thomas MITCHELL moved west around 1820 to 1830 and settled with his family in Boone Co., IL. He shows on the 1840 and 1850 census of Boone Co. The 1850 census lists Thomas MITCHELL, age 65, b. PA, farmer; wife Esther (Hester CROWLEY), age 56, b. MD. Children: Samantha, age 16, b. PA; Elvira, age 10, b. IL; and George Shink, age 2, b. IL. Two older son's are known; Samuel, b. ca 1820 PA, and Peter, b. 22 Sep 1828 Lancaster or Fayette Co., PA. Family letters say that Thomas' father was a "bodyguard" for George Washington and was at the hanging of Major Andre. These ltr's do not state Thomas' father's name. I have found 3 Thomas MITCHELL's in Philadelphia Co. on the 1830 census. I am going to research each of these families and others in PA to see if there is a connection. Like to make a connection with others who may think this is their family.

 

KELLY posted by Julia Stuart on Monday, May 31, 1999

KELLY -looking for descendents of John KELLY b. in Ireland about 1710, married Mary ???? in 1737, and died in Donegal Twp, Lancaster Co in June 1758. He was a member of the Donegal Presbyterian Church. Their issue: Andrew, William, and John.

 

LEE, MEWES posted by Karen Todd on Monday, May 31, 1999

Hello, Looking for a birth record for Emma LEE, born June 17, 1896. Her parents were Jabez Lee and Emma MEWES. According to her obituary she was born in Lancaster, PA. I have tried, unsuccessfully, to find her birth record at the Lancaster County Archives. Can someone help me or offer suggestions? Thanks, Karen

 

FORNEY, LONGENECKER, SEIVERLING, SPERAW posted by Deborah West on Monday, May 31, 1999

Looking for Abraham LONGENECKER Born 1834 married to Elizabeth FORNEY. He was from Lancaster Co., Pa. Alsi Searching for surnames SEIVERLING and SPERAW. Thank you.

 

ESHLEMAN, LONGENECKER, SEIBERLING, SEIVERLING, SPERAW, WENGER posted by Deborah West on Monday, May 31, 1999

LONGENECKER * SPERAW * SEIVERLING * ESHLEMAN * Searching info on Abraham Longenecker-b. 1834. Also a John Speraw born 1845 and his father born in 1814. Also Mary Eshleman who married an Abraham Lehman WENGER. She was born in 1834 I think. And last I am searching for William SEIVERLING born 1874,which could be spelled SEIBERLING.

 

BERONHAEUSERIN, ORTHGIESS posted by Wilda on Monday, May 31, 1999

My 3rd gr gr parents married by proclamation in Lampeter Twp, Lancaster Co. Dec 1770.Does anyone know if there are records for marriages by proclamation? If so, where would be the best place to look? I'm trying to find the parents of the bride, Christina BERONHAEUSERIN. The spelling for the surname was found at Trinity Lutheran in Lancaster. Does anyone know of other spellings? The groom was Joh. Heinrich ORTHGIESS. Thank you.

 

BENDER, FARRELL posted by Fran Wilson on Monday, May 31, 1999

Looking for Benders in Lancaster Co. Reuben BENDER and wife Mary, John Bender, Henry Bender. Reuben had a son George who married Ellen FARRELL. He died in 1925 at age 96.

 

BLACK, FAGER posted by Richard Yeomans on Monday, May 31, 1999

I am searching for information on Alfred T. BLACK. He married Mary FAGER and had 3 sons, including my grandfather Robert F. Black (b. Nov. 2, 1889). The family story is that Alfred was thrown out of the house by the sons for abusing Mary while drunk. No other information is known, except that his father was possibly Andrew K(rause?) Black.

 

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