Lancaster County, PA
Posted Queries for November 1999

REAM, SMULLER posted by Pam Brown on Monday, November 22, 1999

Need detailed information on the Officers of the American Revolution in Lancaster County. Specifically Capt. SMULLER, Capt. Henry REAM and Andrew REAM.

 

ASHER, CLINE, EISENBARGER, EISENBERGER, ERVIN, FUNK, GEYER, HARDWICK, HUNT, ISENBERGER, MAGEE, NOSSAMON, RANDALL, STATLER, STETTLER posted by Penny Harrell on Monday, November 22, 1999

Searching for EISENBARGER/EISENBERGER/ISENBERGER surnames. Earliest member Martin Eisenbarger born-1813. Wife Martha STETTLER/STATLER. Children: Henry, Elizabeth, Susanna, Christianna, Emmanuel, Martin Jr., Mary and John. Elizabeth married ERVIN/GEYER/CLINE, Susanna married FUNK, Christianna married RANDALL, Emmanuel married HARDWICK, Martin Jr. married MAGEE, Mary married NOSSAMON, John married ASHER/HUNT. Most ended in Missouri. Sent for Civil War records on a Martin Eisenberger (PA), but seems to be a different family due to children listed being Clara, Henry, Hannah, Arabella, Martin Jr. Does anyone know the connection of these families?

 

KELLY, SMITH posted by Kathy Kelly on Monday, November 22, 1999

Seeking information on James KELLY and William Guy SMITH, the latter possibly from Pequea Twp. Middle 1700's. Anything!

 

FUNK posted by Anna Mae Schmoyer on Tuesday, November 23, 1999

I am looking for any information on the family or descendants of Gustav FUNK born abt. 1809 in Wurttemberg, Germany. He immigrated in 1852 with children Gustav-Adolph born abt. 1830, Euphrosine born abt. 1831, Catharina born abt. 1834, Lousie born abt. 1836, and Christian born abt. 1843. Gustav-Adolph was my gggrandfather and lived in Columbia, Lancaster Co. for awhile before settling in Phila. after the Civil War. They landed in Baltimore, Md. and their destination was listed as Michigan. I have been unable to find a trace of the family other than Gustav-Adolph. Would appreciate hearing from anyone doing research on the Funk families from Wurttemberg.

 

BRIDGES posted by Wil Thornthwaite on Tuesday, November 23, 1999

My greatuncle Herbert Lelon BRIDGES disappeared shortly after entering the military in WWII. Only recently did I learn that he died in Lititz, PA in October, 1978. I am looking for any information about him. This is the first information the family has had about his in 57 years.

 

FARLING, ZIMMERMAN posted by Alan Farling on Wednesday, November 24, 1999

Looking for information on Abraham FARLING b. December 1820 in Lancaster. Married Levonia ZIMMERMAN. Both died in VanWert OH

 

BIBEL, BIRD, CALLAHAN, CARPENTER, CIMON, HARTLEY, HUTTON, JARVIS, LAUGHHEAD, LONG, PLUMLEY, SCHULTZ, TAYLOR, WORRALL posted by Merle Ebersole on Monday, November 29, 1999

I'm searching for this family in Drumore Tp.,Lancaster,Pa. Joel HUTTON b7/16/1786 Chester Co. d2/21/1836 Lancaster Co. m Sarah HARTLEY 2/22/1808(b7/23/1787-d8/23/1866
children
Elizabeth HUTTON b7/4/1809 d10/20/1839 married
Lemuel PLUMLEY 2/11/1831
Jackson HUTTON b11/6/1810 married
Christina BIRD
Thomas HUTTON b2/17/1812 dvery young?
Joseph HUTTON b9/6/1813 married
Jane A.JARVIS(1)
Catherine TAYLOR(2)
Harley HUTTON b12/16/1814 married
Elizabeth CALLAHAN
Jane HUTTON b1/1/1817 d11/23/1884 married
Peter SCHULTZ 3/23/1831
Mary HUTTON b8/4/1818 d2/22/1836
Isaac HUTTON b12/24/1819 married
Rachel McMINN
Benjamin HUTTON b3/26/1822 married
Mary CIMON(1)
Ann CARPENTER(2)
Susan WORRALL(3)
Joel HUTTON Jr.b3/21/1824 married
Elizabeth LAUGHHEAD(1)
Elizabeth BIBEL(2)
William HUTTON b12/5/1826 d11/14/1864 Andersonville Prision
married ____ LONG
Levi HUTTON b10/4/1827 d4/10/1850 Farm Accident
Any help on any of these families would be appreciated.

 

COFFMAN, HOLDMAN posted by Karen Adams on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am searching for any info on Christian HOLDMAN (d. in Lancaster Co. PA.)whose daughter Elizabeth married Christian F. COFFMAN

 

FRANK posted by Betty Amirault on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I'm looking for two cemetaries I think are in Lancaster. My grandparents are buried in one the Riverview Cem. Where is it located, & how do you get there? Their name are Louis J. & Ethel FRANK. The other cemetary has a lot of the Bushong's from my grmother's family, it is called Heller's Corner or Heller's Cemetary. Where is this located & how do you get there? I found it once but don't know where. Any help grately appreciated. Betty

 

EIDENIER, EIDNIRE, EITEMIER, IDENIER, IDENIRE, ITNIRE posted by Keith Ashley on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am searching for information on all surnames EIDENIER, IDENIER, IDENIRE, EITEMIER, ITNIRE, EIDNIRE, and any other spellings. I believe the family I am searching for came to Lancaster Co, PA then went to Maryland and finally to Columbiana Co, OH before coming to Athens and Meigs Counties, Ohio.

 

KERN, SCHMIDT posted by Betty Babitzke on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Can anyone tell me if Swatara Township was in Lancaster Co. PA in 1746? If so, were there marriages recorded there, or are there only church records available? Thanks for your help. I am researching KERN and possibly SCHMIDT surnames.

 

BEAR, BLAIR, BURNS, DENNY, FERGUSON, MAXWELL, MCCONNELL, RINGLAND, SHARP posted by Beverly Barger on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

DENNY BEAR BURNS FERGUSON MCCONNELL BLAIR RINGLAND SHARP MAXWELL *John DENNY b.abt 1720 PA or NJ d.15 Oct 1782 Cumberland Co, PA m.abt 1744 Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania *Marjery BEAR? b.abt 1722 ?__ d.after 1786 Cumberland or Lancaster Co, PA Children
1.*Jean DENNY b.14 Sept 1745 Lancaster Co, PA d.12 April 1827 Ashland, Ohio m.26 Dec 1771 Franklin Co, PA.
8John BURNS;
2.Margaret;
3.Marjery;
4.Walter;
5.Sarah;
6.Ann
7.Elizabeth

 

PATTERSON, RAMSEY, TWEED posted by Sara Bastien on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

PATTERSON: Samuel and Rebecca Patterson or Samuel ( his son) and Martha RAMSEY. Old Samuel's will was filed in 1775 in Sadsbury Township, Lancaster Co. and I would like more information about him. He also had sons Matthew, William, John in addition to young Samuel and daughters Sarah and Janet (who married Archibald TWEED).

 

GILLAM, VARDAMEN posted by Dorcas Beaver on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

On a marriage index, I found the names of Sarah VARDAMEN and Jonathan GILLAM married 1783 at New Hanover Luther Church in Lancaster, Pa. If anyone has access to these records, I would be pleased to have this verified. Thank you.

 

BACH, BUCH, BUCK, STEFFEY posted by Kaye Brewer on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

BUCK/BACH/BUCH and any other variations. I am looking for the parents and/or siblings of Johannes "Christian" Buck born 1/31/1769. We think he was born in Lancaster Co, PA. He married Christina STEFFEY in Wythe Co VA, daughter of Henry STEFFEY born in Lancaster Co. Any help would be very appreciated.

 

MCHARGUE, TOLAND posted by Morris Buck on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Possible someone knows when Alexander MCHARGUE entered this country? Buried in th e cemetary at the Paxtang Presby. Ch. Married Jane TOLAND.

 

LUTZ, WENGER posted by Gail Burton on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Wish to establish parentage for John B. WENGER b.1847 Ephrata,Lancaster Co. Served as sub for Adam S. LUTZ in Civil War; lived afterward in Gordonville.

 

ROBERTS posted by Herb Carobine on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I was wondering if anyone knows if St John the Evangelist's church in Lansdale is still around, and if so how to go about contacting them. My Grandmother Elizabeth A ROBERTS was baptised there in Feb 1914, and I'm trying to track down info on the family.

 

WELSHANS, WELSHAUS posted by Diane Apker on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am researching my family- WELSHAUS/WELSHANS ? WELSHANS - would anyone happen to have this book? Pennsylvania Births: Lancaster County, 1723-1777 by John T. Humphrey, I am told it has much information on my families. But at the moment I can't purchase the book. Thank You

 

SHAW posted by Judith Dolpp on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am trying to locate info on SHAW, Samuel. He is shown on the 1850 census for this county and I am trying to find out if his son (Charles)that is listed there with him is my Great, Great Grandfather. I am not sure how to check to see if this is the right Charles Shaw. All help will be deeply appreciated.

 

RAHN, STILL posted by Jeanne Eckman on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

STILL..looking for information on William M. STILL signed a permit Fo his daughter to marry Melvin A.RAHN in 1898. At that time he gave his address as new benton.I have been told that he was born in Ireland.

 

KELLY posted by Kathleen Fagnani on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

KELLY I just today found out my Great Grandmother was born in Lancaster. I have the list of RC Churches in the area but could someone tell me if any of the churches were primarily of Irish Descent,. And also was there any particular area that had Irish. Thank You, Kathie Looking for parents of Catharine (Kate) Kelly dob 8/1850

 

BOUSMAN, MOORE posted by L. Franceschi on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

BOUSMAN, Thomas Hall, b. 12/10/1847. He later moved to the Johnson County area of Kansas where he m. Sarah Jane MOORE on 1/10/1870. Thomas Hall Bousman died on 4/14/1924 in Johnson Co, KS and is buried in Union Cemetery near Shawnee Mission, KS. Unfortunately, that is the entire extent of my knowledge of my g.g.grandfather. I am hoping someone out there has some info to add to my meager store. Any help regarding this man or his family greatly appreciated.

 

BARNHART, EBERSOLE posted by Stephanie Fravel on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

EBERSOLE. I am looking for info on Daniel Ebersole who married a Susan BARNHART He was born axp 1815. Their one child was Annie born 1848. Looking for any siblings or parents or other information.

 

KAPP, SHAFFER posted by Stephanie Fravel on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

KAPP. I am researching the KAPPs in the Mount Joy and Elizabethtown areas. My ggg grandfather was Christian Kapp he married a Mary (Maria) SHAFFER. He was born axp. in 1815 and she axp 1810. There children were John,Christian,Peter,Jacob and Benjamin. I have not found any marriage/death records on Christian sr. or Mary KAPP. The records I did find were from The Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. Does it still Exist.

 

MARTIN, RICE, STONER, THOMPSON posted by E. Gill on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

RICE/STONER/THOMPSON. Seeking information on Emma MARTIN (1863-1958), 1st marriage to Franklin Pierce THOMPSON (1853-1884), 2nd marriage to John S. STONER (1858-1926). Children: John D., Harry O., Mary E., Susan A., Irene, Florence M., Katie E., Mildred D. STONER

 

HARRINGTON, MARTIN posted by E. Gill on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

MARTIN/HARRINGTON I am seeking information on Samuel MARTIN (1827-1879), wife Mary Ann HARRINGTON (1838-1924). Children William, Katie, Harry, Emma, Edward, Grier, Samuel, and Mamie MARTIN.

 

RICE, STONER, WHITESIDE posted by E. Gill on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

RICE/STONER. Seeking information on Thomas Edgar RICE, married to Annie Rachael WHITESIDE. Their son George Harvey RICE was born in 1895 in Laurel, MD. He was raised in the Coatesville area. Thomas E. RICE was a policeman in Coatesville and later was a company policeman for a steel mill. His murder resulted in the mob lynching of the accused in 1911. Any information will be appreciated.

 

CHRISTI, CHRISTY, MILLER posted by Joyce Gordon on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Hanns Jerg CHRISTI -1751-Ship Duke Of Wirtenberg-Many fellow passengers of John George Christi from the ship Duke of Wirtenberg in 1751 seem to have settled in the Lancaster Co, PA, area. Does anyone know if Hanns Jerg Christi did likewise? I am researching William CHRISTY born abt 1775 who married Elizabeth MILLER 3 Dec 1801. Children: William (25 Jul 1802), George (12 Feb 1804), Elizabeth (11 Nov 1805), Chatarina (16 Feb 1807) all bapt Emanuel Luth, Lanc Co, PA. The son, William, married Anna Miller. He died 15 Apr 1879 and is buried at St. Luke's Luth Cem, Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co, PA. Any clue to get beyond the elder William Christy would be most welcomed. Thanks.

 

GANDER, GONDER, HELLER posted by John Gunder on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

GANDER/GONDER/HELLER information in Lancaster Co PA. on the listed names these are my ancestors. I am interested in a Isaac HELLER that later showed up in Berks Co. PA. and the children of Michael GANDER the name was later changed to GONDER any help on these two lines is more than what I have now.

 

HAMAEKERS, HAMAKERS posted by Hans Hamakers on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

We are doing a research in the genealogy of anyone called HAMAKERS, HAMAEKERS and other variants of that name.

 

HARGEY posted by Jim Hargey on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am looking for anything on my surname HARGEY this spelling only please. Jim

 

CAMPBELL, HARRIS posted by Donald Harris on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Reuben Randolph HARRIS b. October 13, 1847 (supposedly Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania to William T. & Nancy A. (CAMPBELL) Harris. Need more info.

 

HARTMAN posted by Linn Hartman on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Would like to find out if a Phillip HARTMAN 3/28/1779 - 9/5/1843 lived in Lancaster Co. in 1810. May have left Lancaster Co, prior to 1828 but moved with family to Faifield county Oh in that year. Trying to determine if he is father of my grgrgrandfather Thomas William Hartman b. July 4, 1810 Lancaster Co. Any information appreciated. Thank you.

 

HEINEY, STEIN posted by Glen Heiney on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Looking for information on Elizabeth STEIN married to David HEINEY 4 Dec 1797

 

CUNNINGHAM, JENKINS posted by Bettye Heinrich on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Seeking confirmation that Rowland JENKINS married Jane CUNNINGHAM on 20 Sept 1769 at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Lancaster CO PA. Thanks, Bettye Heinrich

 

DAVIS, HESS posted by Suzanne Hess on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

HESS, Samuel b.early 1800's,in Lancaster, Pa.married to Frances McDonald,moved to Decatur, Iowa,had son Thomas Mortimer,b21-November-1858,married Addie Idress DAVIS ,b.26-February-1864. Other siblings of Thomas Mortimor? thanks.

 

BUBBA, MUSICK, PUCHE posted by Pat Hornik on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Seeking descendants of cousin Walter MUSICK of Mount Joy, Lancaster Co., PA b 1927 d Jun 1987 son of Aaron Musick & Oliva PUCHE MUSICK BUBBA.

 

DERK, KAPLIN posted by Charles Jones on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am researching the surname DERK and KAPLIN for my Grand daughter. Would appreciate any information

 

KAUNTZ, KNOX, OBRIEN posted by Kay King on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Aloha, searching for parents/siblings of Mary Ellen KNOX/KAUNTZ of Lancaster Co. Born abt. 1774-75...married David Potts O'BRIEN abt. 1794..Mary Ellen died 1850, buried St. Mary's Catholic Cem. in Lebanon, PA. Appreciate any help.

 

SCHAFER posted by Ron Knipfer on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I'm looking for information on the SCHAFER family located in Earl Township. My ancestor, John, was probably born there in 1785-Father is Martin, GFather is Phillip. John moved to OH about 1805.

 

MCKNOWN posted by Sue Knox on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am looking for Samuel and Agnes MCKNOWN, who left Lancaster County, in 1759, and traveled over the Alleghany Mts. and settled in Washington Co., which was later to be Alleghany Co., Pa. This info, is from family history.

 

PENNINGTON posted by Marilyn Kucera on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Searching information and descendants of John PENNINGTON, Daniel PENNINGTON and Robert PENNINGTON, all listed in the 1810 Census of Lancaster County, Colerain Twp. Thank you.

 

TROOP posted by Lori McLaughlin on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Any information on David Daniel TROOP born in 1839 That is the last record of the Troop name we have no family information past that date Thanks,

 

BUTLER, GLENN, MCCORMICK, STONE, WILSON posted by John McNearney on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

GLENN, MCCORMICK, WILSON, STONE, BUTLER Hugh Glenn Sr b. 1730 Lancaster Co, PA d. 1807 Madison Co, KY m. Elizabeth Martin Stone b. abt 1735 d. 1808 Madison Co, KY m. 1750 at Lancaster Co, PA. They had 9 children: I am interested in two of their children Susannah Glenn who m. James McCormick at Lancaster Co, PA 1789 and Joseph Glenn who m. Mary Ann Butler.

 

JONES posted by Jack Nelson on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Does anyone have the names of the children of William JONES who appears in the 1751 Assessment List for Bethel Township and the 1772 Tax List for the same? Also, I would like to know as much about William JONES as anyone can tell me. Thanks.

 

GARFINKLE, MILLER, RHINE posted by Shirley Oxenrider on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

GARFINKLE/MILLER Aunt Grace GARFINKLE lived in Lancaster with her husband Mitchell. Found article about a Garfinkle Family Heritage Book by Beatrice Bayley. Grace belonged to the Historical society and I believe the Pa. Historical Society. She wrote constently about the history of Pa. and her family the MILLER/RHINE If anyone has info woulkd really appriciate, trying to locate her writeings.

 

GINDER, HARTLERODE, STIMMELL posted by Linda Paxton on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

GINDER,HARTLERODE,STIMMELL Descendants of Henry Ginder
1 Henry Ginder b: Abt. 1789 d: in Perry County, Ohio
.. +Mary Eve //
.......... 2 John Frederick Ginder b: November 13, 1813 in Maryland d: August 08, 1871 in Ohio
.............. +Francis //
.......... 2 Jacob Ginder b: Abt. 1816 in Perry County,Indiana d: November 23, 1888 in Winamac, Pulaski Co, Indiana
.............. +Catherine Hartlerode b: Abt. 1826 in Portage Co, Ohio d: in Winamac, Pulaski Co, Indiana
.......... 2 Godfrey Ginder b: Abt. 1823 in Perry Co, Oh d: in Winamac,Pulaski Co, In
.............. +Louisa( Eliza)Hartlerode b: February 14, 1830 in Portage Co, Ohio d: October 1874 in Winamac,Pulaski Co, In
.......... 2 Christina Ginder b: 1826 in Perry Co, Oh
.......... 2 Solomon Ginder b: 1826
.......... 2 John Ginder b: Abt. 1829 in Ohio
.............. +Anna Marie Stimmel b: Abt. 1833 in Ohio
.......... 2 Catherine Ginder b: 1831
.......... 2 Hester Ann Ginder b: Abt. 1833 in Perry Co, Oh d: August 19, 1894 in Crawford Co, Il
.............. +Jacob Hartlerode b: Abt. 1829 in Portage Co, Ohio d: in Carawford Co, Il

 

ANSPACH, BEDDELION, BETTELYON, BETTLEJON, BETTLEY, BETTLEYON, CHRIST, GETZ, HEFFNER, HILLBISH, KOCH, KREISER, LEHMAN, OUNG, STICHLER posted by Cindy Pelfrey on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

BETTELYON, HILLBISH, GETZ, STICHLER, ANSPACH, KOCH, LEHMAN, CHRIST, KREISER, HEFFNER I am searching for info on the name BETTLEY;OUNG, BETTLEJON,BEDDELION and various spellings. I was wondering if anyone in Lancaster Co. knows of any BETTLEYON lines. Or any that moved toLebanon or Dauphin Counties.. I have David Bettlejohn who had a child with Maira Christ. The child was Susanna born 1818 in Lebanon Co. PA. I do not know what happened to her parents. I have some info on Maria but David has me at a dead end. I don't even know ilf they got married.. I would really like to learn of his parents names. I do know there were a couple of Bettleyons in Lancaster Co. Any help out there Lancaster??????

 

HASTINGS, SCHULZ posted by L. Pilger on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Researching parents of Samuel HASTINGS (1787-1866) and Rebecca SCHULZ (1791-1853). Both b. in Pennsylvania and d. in Davis Co. IA. Married 1807 Lancaster Co PA. Had 14 children in or near Strasburg.

 

BOYD posted by DJ Pollett on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

BOYD, Sophie Jennett; possible birth year of 1884 or earlier, left Lancaster Co. in late 1800s, gave birth in south GA. 1899. Married name unknown. Had blue eyes, earned living as a cook, could hunt/shoot well, strong-willed.

 

AUGUSTUS posted by Karlene Porter on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I just found the name AUGUSTUS in Chester County as a family surname. I was wondering if there is a Lancaster County connection. Anyone, researching this name?

 

DIFFENDERFER, FEHL, HILTON, JOHN, LICHTY posted by Weston Porter on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am looking for family history on JOHN L DIFFENDERFER,brn Feb 28,1840 in Sporting Hill/Mt Joy area, died Sept 20 1913 in Manheim and his wife CATHERINE FEHL DIFFENDERFER brn Oct 19, 1849 in Philadelphia Pa, died Jan 23, 1869 in Sporting Hill Pa. Both are buried Sporting Hill Cemetery. JOHN's parents according to his Deathe Certificate are GEORGE & ELIZABETH LICHTY DIFFENDERFER of whom I have no information. John and Catherine's daughter was IDA FEHL DIFFENDERFER HILTON brn july 25,1867 died Nov 23, 1935. Married ADDISON MATHEW HILTON

 

HILTON posted by Weston Porter on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am looking for family history on John HILTON brn: June 4, 1822 in Rapho Pa, died May 8,1899 in Lexington Pa and his wife Mary Mathew HILTON brn: Nov 21 1828, died Feb 14 1905. Both are buried in Greybills Church Cemetery. The only son I can verify is Addison Mathew HILTON, brn march 13, 1862 Lexinton Pa,died June 27,1941 in Manheim.

 

DETTRA, DETTRY posted by Susan Prettyman on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Am trying to trace the family of Jacob K. DETTRA (DETTRY) b. Sept. 1841 and his wife Ellen b. June 1842. They had 1 dau that I know of Ellen V. b. 7/1880 in Lancaster. Would appreciate any information on this family or anyone with the surname of Dettra. Thank you for reading this message.

 

LEFEVER, SCHWAB posted by Jill Rains on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

LEFEVER, SCHWAB: I am looking for the parentage of Abraham LE FEVER (b. 1798 Lancaster, PA d. 1864 PA) who married Elizabeth SCHWAB (b. 1805 PA d. 1873 PA) they had James Monroe LE FEVER (b.1844 Lancaster, PA d. 1926 CA) who married Clara Ann Carroll (b. 1849 PA d. 1931) I have it listed in my information from my great aunt that Abraham is descended from Elias LE FEVER II, but in looking at the PA LE FEVRES book Elias didn't have a son named Abraham listed. I am wondering if Abraham didn't get listed, or if there is some other connection to the PA LE FEVRES. It's just too odd that out of 3 generations of LE FEVER's who were born in Lancaster, PA that they weren't related to THE PA LE FEVRE's. HELP!! Jill :]

 

RAPP posted by John Rapp on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

RAPP. Looking for any record of Matthias RAPP. Born about 1748 in Germany. According to family tradition was sent as an orphan to Lancaster County to be raised by relatives. The relatives may have been named LeFebvre. Matthias Rapp married Margaret. In the 1770's they lived near Hagerstown, MD. In the 1780's they moved to Rockbridge County VA.

 

NEILL, REED posted by William Reed on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

REED, Robert - Came to York 1730's from Northern Ireland and later to Lancaster County, probably Martic Twp. . Sons John (m. Dorcus NEILL), and Thomas,the youngest boys and both Rev. War vets. Interested in Robert's wife name and other children as well as the area they lived in.

 

RHONE, ROAN, WALKER posted by Richard Rhone on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Looking for any information re: ROAN or RHONE. Particularly interested in ANDREW(Bef. 1718-?)and wife MARY WALKER (Bef. 1719-Aft. 1768) and children MARGARET, WILLIAM, SARAH,HUGH,JANNET,ARCHIBALD.Please email if you wish to share info. Thanks.

 

CHERRY, KIRSH posted by Anne Rice on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

KIRSH/CHERRY I am greatly interested in obtaining any information regarding this surname. I descend from a Jacob Kirsh who immigrated to this country presumably in the mid 1700's and first shows up in the Shrewsbury Twp tax list of York Co., PA in 1762. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Anne

 

MIDKELF, REYNOLDS posted by Jack Singleton on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Seeking info on David REYNOLDS b: 4/18/1806 in Md. Lived Lancaster county 1850. M: Aberella MIDKELF . Children: Reuben C. , Lewis, David H., Abraham, Mary Ann, Catherine, Abrella, Sarah. Moved to Harford Md. by 1860

 

MESSMORE, WHITE posted by John Smith on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

MESSMORE My family tree shows a Jacob MESSMORE born 9/5/1807 in Lancaster County. Married Margaret WHITE from Baltimore. Brothers: Henry and Micheal. Sisters: Susan,Betsy,Rebecca,Sarah,Katie,Polly. Any info on MESSMORE from Pennsylvania please e-mail me. Thanks

 

ABRAHAM, BRINCER, BRINSER, DAVIS, GAUL, GEORGE, JOHN, NEFF, RICHARDS, RICHARDS-RICKARDS, RICKARDS, TROXELL, WEAVER, WEBER posted by Dortha Steele on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

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 1852,d 28 Apr 1853. 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

 

LOWRY posted by Sandra Stevens on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Looking for ancestors and family of J.Vincent LOWRY and his wife, Susan Lowry of New Holland, PA

 

STOVER, WEAVER posted by Linda Stover on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Looking for information regarding the John STOVER family from Honeybrook or Churchtown, PA, son B. Sylvester settled in New Holland, PA married Gertrude WEAVER of Honeybrook around 1916 or 1917. They had 7 children, Dorothy, Evelyn, Lucille, Alfred, Leonard, Jay, and Gerald. Also looking for any information on the Carpenter Weaver family that founded Weavertown, PA. Thanks for your help in advance!!

 

BEAR, MUELLER, RADCLIFF posted by Valerie Trotter on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Looking for any info on a BEAR Family. Would like to find parents of Alice RADCLIFF BEAR, born in Bird-In-Hand, in 1889. All I know is she had a brother named Leonard, and her parents died in a fire when she was young. Alice married William MUELLER.

 

BRUA, MOHR posted by Patti Vahary on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

MOHR, looking for parents of Raymond Mohr born in 1903 and suspect his parents names were John MOHR and not sure about the mother, Her name could be Elizabeth or Sarah BRUA. Any information on Raymond's parents would be helpful in my family tree research..

 

BEAM, HUNTER, JAEGER, KLAPP posted by Betty Walker on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am looking for any information on Philip Karl JAEGER or Charles HUNTER. They could possibly be the same person. Philip was married to Maria Veronica KLAPP in 1728 ,Both originated from Germany. Charles was married to Mary BEAM. Any info will be greatly appreciated. My search of the Hunter family has ended with Charles Hunter Sr.

 

PATTERSON, SCOTT, STEPHENSON, WATSON posted by Joyce Watson on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Lancaster Co. PA families: WATSON; SCOTT (dau Jane/Jean or (Hetty); STEPHENSON; PATTERSON.

 

TAYLOR, WARD, WATSON posted by Joyce Watson on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Thomas WARD families, also TAYLOR families. Wards may have lived in Lancaster Co. PA, because we find a Thomas Ward, my husbands, 3rd GGfather, born in Lancaster Co. PA in 1747. I find his grandson, Abraham Ward born in Belle Vernon, Fayette, Co. PA in 1799, his wife is Anna (who may be a Taylor)? They are related to WATSON families (John & son David in Lancaster, Co. PA.

 

BRANDON, COOK posted by Martha Whitcomb on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

BRANDON: I am searching for the parents of CHARLES BRANDON b. 1750 York Co. Pa(was Lancaster Co. until 1747). Charles m. SARAH COOK b. abt. 1750 Ireland. Charles d. 1838 in Bed- ford Co. Tn. Research says Charles may have lived Ky and Union Co. SC. before Bedford Co. Known Ch: Nancy, Christopher, Charles Jr., Mary, Jane,Sarah, Catherine(my ancestor). Any/All help with Brandon Families appreciated.

 

KEGERISE posted by Harriett Worrell on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am looking for the family of Michael KEGERISE. There are several Michaels. one Christian, Elias Kegerise.

 

BRENDLE, ECKENROTH, HILL, KEGERISE, KRING, MARTIN, SEIFRIT, STEFFY posted by Harriett Worrell on Tuesday, November 30, 1999

I am looking for a KEGERISE family.My records show they were in Lancaster Co.Some of them did go to Berks.I am also looking for SEIFRIT, ECKENROTH,BRENDLE, KRING STEFFY, HILL MARTIN.Thanks. Harriett Worrell

 

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