Lancaster County, PA
Posted Queries for April 2000

BALL, FULTON posted by Jan Clausen on Saturday, April 1, 2000

Elizabeth Harris Fulton, widow of John, born 1732 in Rathmelton, Londonderry, Ireland, emmigrated to Lancaster about 1773 with children: Samuel, Sarah, Elizabeth, Margaret & Jane. She operated a "select school". Does anyone have any information regarding the school and/or this family? Daughter Elizabeth Fulton married Henry Ball 17 Oct. 1789 in Lancaster. Any information/leads appreciated.

 

AULFINCH, MORRIS posted by Randy Morris on Sunday, April 2, 2000

I am looking for any information on a Benjiman Morris & Susana Aulfinch Morris Married in Lancaster county Pa Dec 25 1786

 

STAMAN posted by Vern Stehman on Sunday, April 2, 2000

Looking for any Staman/Stehman living in Lancaster Co, PA, during the 1700's/1800's.

 

CHERRY, LOWMILLER posted by Sue Chism on Sunday, April 2, 2000

Information needed on an Elizabeth Cherry who married either Franklin or John Lowmiller. Information also needed on Lowmiller surname that might have removed from Lancaster County to either Harrison or Carroll counties in Ohio. Thank you. mchism@cei.net

 

ACKS posted by Marty Acks on Sunday, April 2, 2000

Looking for additional information on John Acks who appears in the 1840 Federal Census in Manheim Township of Lancaster County, PA.
I am specifically searching for any relatives of Albert Adam Acks (abt1816-1874) born in PA who moved to Illinois and any individuals with Acks surname anywhere (it's not very common).

 

CADMAN posted by A Cadman on Monday, April 3, 2000

I am looking for information regarding John Cadman born in Lancaster County in 1822. Married Frances Willard. Children were Ira, John, Charles, Archibald, George, William, Mildred and Naomi.

 

HARTMAN posted by Duane Lamers on Tuesday, April 4, 2000

John Hartman and William Hartman appear on the estate inventory in 1745 for their late father, Casper Hartman. I am seeking information about these siblings of George Hartman.

 

BURNS, KEANE posted by Cheryl on Thursday, April 6, 2000

Looking for any information on James Francis Keane Sr., his wife was Bridget Burns. Both immigrated from Ireland mid 1800's. If these names even sound familar, please e-mail me. Thank you.

 

DRONENBERG, THRANBERG, TRANBERG posted by Michael McCormick on Thursday, April 6, 2000

My ancestors recent to oldest:
William Henry DRONENBURG � B- Aug 1835 - Urbana, Montgomery, Maryland - D - 1920
Elizabeth K. WHITON � B - 15 Dec 1859 - Ray, Missouri � Both are the same woman in Ray Cty, MO.
Elizabeth WHITE � M - Abt. 1855 Of, Maryland
Note William�s brother Vernon was in the East during the Civil War in Cole�s Cavalry, but later settled in southern Missouri east of Springfield as a pensioner. He never married as far as we know. The brothers� Dronenberg were blacksmiths in civilian life, as was their father, and �farriers� in the Cavalry.


Henry DRONENBURG - B - 11 Apr 1807 - Montgomery, Maryland - D - 27 Feb 1898 - Urbana, Frederick, Maryland
Eve Matilda DUDDERAR M- 1833 & 6 Sep 1834 Frederick, Maryland @ Urbana Meth., Henry�s relative at Birth listed - Frederick R. STEPHENSON

Brother of Henry above:
Jacob Jr. DRONENBURG � B - 5 Mar 1805 - Clarksburg, Montgomery, Maryland - D - 13 Mar 1890 - Urbana Meth., Frederick, Maryland
- Mary Matilda MADERY Abt. 1819
- Matilda RINE Abt. 1827 Of, Maryland
Children
John Tyler DRONEBURG - B � 1841 Maryland - D - 17 Jan 1891 Urbana, Frederick, Maryland
Lucy A. DRONEBURG - B � 1843 Urbana, Frederick, Maryland
- D �
Mary Jane DRONENBURG � B � 1846 Maryland


Jacob TRONOBARGER � B � Abt 1774 Littlestown, Adams, Pennsylvania
Mary Ann MADERY - M - 20 Oct 1801 Montgomery, Maryland
Mary Ann MEDARY � M - 20 Oct 1801 Frederick, Maryland
Mary Margaret MADERY � M - 20 Oct 1801 Urbana, Frederick, Maryland
Relatives - Fredrick Reginald STEPHENSON

Madery Family Nibelung II De MADRIE - Pedigree Resource File Gender: M Birth/Christening: abt 0750


Johann Jacob THRONBURG Abt. 1748 - Littlestown, Adams, Pennsylvania
Regina Margaretha - B - Abt. 1752 - Littlestown, Adams, Pennsylvania

Other Children of Johann
Frederick THRONBERGER
David THRONBERGER
Barbara TROMBERGER

Next is the first �Dronenberg� in our Family. His name �Tranberg/Tranbjerg� is Danish/Finnish. His parents probably settled in or around Landstul during or after the 30 years war.

[List 52 C] At the Court House of Philadelphia, Septemr 5th 1738.
The Palatines whose Names are underwritten, imported in the Ship the Winter Galley, Edward Paynter, Mr, � Rotterdam, did this day take and subscribe the Oaths to the Government.
[List 52 B] Palatines imported in the Ship the Winter Galley, Edward Paynter, Comr., from Rotterdam, but last from Deal. Qualified 5th September, 1738 Did they land in Philadelphia? YES! Friedrich Ambrosius Tranberg
Marriage Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever (all 1,429 marriages) 1739 11 25 Wittmer, Maria Eva (Lancaster) Thranberg, Frederich
Baptismal Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever
DOTTERER, RUDOLPH (Colebrookdale)
Dotterer, John Michael, b 01 1732; bap 12 29 1734, Spon. John Michael Dotterer
Dotterer, John George b 04 23 1734; bap 12 29 1734, Spon. George Dotterer and wife
TRANBERG, FREDERICH (Conewago)
Tranberg, Christina Barbara, b 09 29 1740: bap 06 25 1741, Spon. Christian Loefel & Anna Christina Baumann

 

RONAN posted by Carol Kane on Friday, April 7, 2000

Looking for information on Michael P. Ronan. He is buried in St. Peter's cemetary in Columbia. Married to Mary or Marie Coughlin. They had 13 children. MIchael worked for the railroad. The family moved around as he followed the tracks but they settled in Columbia. Children's names were: Mary, Jim, Harry , Henry, Martin, Thomas Michael, Mark Agnes, Annie.

 

THORNBOROUGH, THORNBROUGH, THORNBRUGH, THORNBURG posted by Nadine Holder on Saturday, April 8, 2000

Researching descendants of Edward Thornbrugh, died Warwick Township, Lancaster County, approx 1734. Visit our Web Site to view his will and what we have on his descendants at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/4038/EdwardPa.html

 

MILLER posted by Nadine Holder on Saturday, April 8, 2000

Seeking parents of David Miller, born approximately 1744, died 1848 in Kentucky. Married Deborah Zook, daughter of Peter Zook, and was probably of the Church of the Brethren faith.

 

WAGONER posted by Phyllis Lanoue on Saturday, April 8, 2000

Am looking for any information on Peter Wagoner, or possible connections, who was born in OH in 1814,but his parents were from PA. Any Wagoners in Lancaster Co.(Strasburg) may be connected.Would appreciate any information.

 

REGER posted by Ed Morrill on Sunday, April 9, 2000

Conrad Reger and Eve Maria had daughter Eva maria born in 1756 according to the 1st Reformed Church of Lancaster Records. Who is Eve Maria the mother?

 

HARRIS posted by Don Donat on Sunday, April 9, 2000

Looking for descendants of Oscar Harris. Born in Maryland abt.1880. Left Md. early 1900's for Pa.Lancaster area, or other near by areas. May have married in Pa. and had twin sons.I would like information of any kind on the family. Thank you.

 

HELT, KORTE, PARMER, RHOADS, SHEARER, SHEE, WHITAKER posted by Lori Gottlieb on Sunday, April 9, 2000

I am researching these major surnames in my family, all from Lancaster County: Shee/Shearer/Parmer/Korte/Rhoads/Helt/Whitaker. If anyone is also researching these names, please e-mail me at: lorigottlieb@hotmail.com. Thanks.

 

NEFF, REAM posted by Lila Shaw on Monday, April 10, 2000

I am interested in obtaining the ascendency of Peter Neff who lived in Lancaster Co., Pa. around and before 1826. Peter Neff was married to Jane Ream. Peter Neff moved sometime after 1826 to Alleghney Co., Pa. Lila Shaw

 

STRASBURG posted by Mike Strasburg on Monday, April 10, 2000

Looking for information on Charles Strasburg wife of Elizabth M.Hughes married Dec 1911 and father of Elmer C. Strasburg, Grandfather of W. M. Strasburg.

 

BAUGHMAN, HILDEBRAND, SCHWARTZ posted by Joyce on Monday, April 10, 2000

Am looking for Harry Hildebrand,born Feb 2 1865 reportedly in Lancaster Co PA. Married to Louise Caroline Schwartz date unk.They had six children(order unk) Harry(1stbrn),Margaret,Richard W., Stella H., Paul J.,& Christopher James (C.J) Hildebrand b July 25 1902 in Dauphin Co.;C. J. Hildebrand married Marie Caroline Baughman(date unk), they had 4 chldrn; CJ jr.(b 07/28/1922), Earl Francis,Eva Marie, May Doris Marie Caroline was the daughter of Carl Baughman and Wilhimnnia (Minnie) Staubner who immigrated from Germany prior to 1886. Am Very much at a dead end; If anyone has any info on this line or any of these people PLEASE RSVP

 

COOPER, FRY, KIEFFER posted by Kay Rockett on Monday, April 10, 2000

Looking for info on Peter KIEFFER/COOPER who died in York Co, PA in 1766. He and his wife, Margaret/Margarett FRY COOPER lived for a while in Lancaster Co, and I'm also trying to find some land deeds with their name/s.

 

STARRY, STELTZER posted by Herb Steltzer on Monday, April 10, 2000

Looking for any information pertaining to the surnames STELTZER and STARRY between 1822 and 1855 who may have resided in Lancaster prior to relocating to IL in 1855. More specific is Carl/Karl/Charles J. Steltzer b:1822 in Prussia and Edith (Starry) Steltzer b: 1826 in Carroll County MD. Edith departed Carroll County around 1851. Both Edith and Charles arrived in IL around 1855.

 

BURKHART, DUCHMAN, ESCHELMAN, GOOD, HERTZ, ZIEMER posted by Douglas Good on Monday, April 10, 2000

Andreas Burkhart d. Nov1799,wife Anna Barbara Ziemer d.1793,Anna Maria Hertz ,Absalom Eschelman[Eshelman]b,5 Jun 1804 All from Brecknock Twp Lancaster Co. then Berks Co. Good of Lebanon Co. may have 1st from Lancaster Co.

 

LOCHMAN, LOUGHMAN, RIDENBAUGH, RUPLEY posted by Carolyn Ford on Tuesday, April 11, 2000

Seeking descendants of Casper Loughman/Lochman who was in Chester/Lancaster County by 1719. He was one of the trustees of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA. He m Maria Barbara ___ and had children Jacob, Casper, Dorothy (m George RIDENBAUGH), Barbara (m Jacob RUPLEY) and Frederick. Will exchange info with researchers having knowledge about this family.

 

CAPP, KAPP posted by Karen Truppa on Tuesday, April 11, 2000

Looking for any information on Capp/Kapp may of been in this area between 1740-1860. This family would have come by way of Germany to Prussia to Switzerland.

 

KAGEY posted by Ed Morrill on Tuesday, April 11, 2000

Hans Joseph Kagey(Kaegi) b. ca 1690 died 1743 was a 1715 Mennonite immigrant to Lancaster County. He married Anna Rebecca Patterson. What more is known about Rudolph Kagey?

 

HOFFMAN posted by Howard Miller on Tuesday, April 11, 2000

Seeking maiden name of Frederick Hoffman's wife. His will, dated Feb 25, 1785, identifies her as Christine. After Frederick's death she and her children moved to Shenandoah Co. Va.

 

PLUMSTED, STEHMAN, STONE posted by Ed Morrill on Tuesday, April 11, 2000

Joseph Stehman (Stone) was in Conestoga in 1717 died 1751. His wife was Feronica PLUMSTED. Who is Feronica?

 

BATZEL, FEIGHT, WHIRL, WHORREL posted by Barbara Nixon on Tuesday, April 11, 2000

I would appreciate any information about Samuel Whirl (Whorrel) (1820?-1886) who lived in and around Cumberland, MD, Allegany Co. First wife: Juliann FEIGHT. Second wife: Catharine BATZEL. Samuel was in the Civil War--MD cavalry. He is buried in a rural cemetery in Tatesville, just outside of Yellow Creek, PA. Children by his first wife include William J. and Emma. I don't know the names of other children. I would love to know the names of Samuel's parents so that I can search back beyond Samuel and find out where the Whirls came from originally.

 

BUCKWALTER, MOORE posted by Janice on Wednesday, April 12, 2000

Am looking for information about Hugh Moore from Co Tyrone Ireland and Susan Buckwalter from Lancaster PA.

 

MCDONALD posted by Alan McDonald on Wednesday, April 12, 2000

Looking for parents &/or siblings of Randolph McDonald, born approx 1708 in Lancaster Cnty, Pa. Married 1730 in Pa. to Jannet or Jane Stark also born Lancaster, Pa. (1712). They had children Randolph Jr., Margaret, Mary, Jane, Sarah and Alexander. Will share descendant info from Alexander to present.

 

BARGER, DYER, KEISTER, OLINGER, SHONK, STEWART posted by Dawn on Wednesday, April 12, 2000

I recently received a chart of my family tree that references an ancestor that came to Lancaster County PA in the 1700's. Frederick Keister (1691) and wife unknown had the following children: Peter (1718), Jacob (1721), Conrodt (1723), Joseph (1727) and Frederick (1730).
After Pennsylvania my line moved to Virginia (Blacksburg, Montgomery County)
My line comes from Peter (1718) but I do have names of the children that the others had if anyone is interested. I would like to verify this information with someone who also has similar roots.

 

HAKES, H�CH, KELLER, SHINDEL, SHINDLE posted by Mike Keller on Friday, April 14, 2000

I am seeking information on Susan SHINDLE (or SHINDEL) who was born about 1822 in Pennsylvania. I suppose her surname was SHINDLE because her eldest son was named Frederick Shindle KELLER. Susan was married to Isaac KELLER, a shoemaker from Philadelphia. According to the 1850 census, they lived in Philadelphia and had at least three children: Frederick Shindle KELLER (born about 1843), Anna M. KELLER (b. abt. 1845) and Isaac KELLER (b. abt. 1848).
I am aware of several people named Frederick SHINDLE (SHINDEL).
Frederick SHINDEL was born in Germany on 10th May 1724 and settled in Manchester Township, York County, PA and died there on 26th August 1804.
Frederick G. SHINDEL was his son and was born 27th August 1763 and died 19th November 1815 in York County.
The above family was associated with Quickel or Zion Lutheran Church in Conewago Township, York County, PA.
Frederick SHINDEL of York County was born 30th Nov 1806 and married Sarah HAKES (also H�CH).
Another Frederick SHINDLE was born 11th November 1819 in Lancaster, PA.
I would appreciate any information that could indicate or suggest a link between Susan and other members of the SHINDLE family. Of course if such a link exists, then I would be most interested in further information about the family.

 

GRAHAM, HOMSHER posted by Stephanie Leary on Friday, April 14, 2000

I am searching for more information on the following family: Henry HOMSHER born 25 Oct 1828 in PA who married 17 Mar 1853 Hannah M. GRAHAM who was born 31 Aug 1831. Their children were Elmira Susan 1854, Naomi Anna 1855, David Wesley 1858, Henry Elwood 1860, Emma Elizabeth 1865, and Mary Edith 1874.
Their daughter Emma Elizabeth married William Emmons and they lived in MO. I don't know if she moved to MO as a child with her family, or after she married.

 

TAYLOR, WETZEL posted by Lee Anne Cross on Friday, April 14, 2000

Looking for confirmation that wife of John Taylor was Catherine Wetzel. They married about 1814, both born 1790ish. Have children and on down from them, no sure connections re who their parents or siblings may have been.

 

KELLER, STERZENBAUGH posted by Shirley Mikesel on Friday, April 14, 2000

Looking for Henry Heller, bn 1808, family says in Lancaster Co. Believe that Henry may have had a sister, Eliza, who married George Sterzenbaugh. Henry came to Preble Co, Ohio where he married, settled in Darke Co, OH. Eliza and George also came to Preble Co. Later, a John Heller bn 1780 MD and his son John bn 1821 PA arrived in Preble Co. Unsure whether these men are related. ANY info on Lancaster Heller family will be welcome.

 

GIFFORD, STURGEON posted by Mary Swearingin on Saturday, April 15, 2000

John Sturgeon b abt 1722 in Ireland died abt 1832 in Hart Co. Ky married Elenor ? abt 1745 in Lancaster Co. Pa.
Daughter Martha b abt 1771 married 1st William Gifford Jan 9 1789 in Bourbon Co. Ky married 2nd Samuel Sturgeon Apr 26 1792 Nelson Co. Ky.
Daughter Nelly (Elenore) b 1778-1780 Shelbly Co. Ky. I believe she 1st married a Gifford, have marriage bond from Shelby co. Ky to Stephen Shipman 5 Dec 1808 consent was signed by Robert (Stergion)Sturgeon.
Would like any information on all or any of the above.

 

HISHELBERGER posted by Merita Stormzand on Saturday, April 15, 2000

Nancy Hishelberger married John Huber in Lancaster co. later moved to York Co. Had a Daughter Katherine Born 20 Dec. 1754 in Madegreen Lancaster Co. Any information on this family would be helpful. Thank you in advance.

 

BURRIS, HOFFMAN, LANDIS, REISINGER, SNYDER, WITMAN posted by Mary Snyder on Saturday, April 15, 2000

Searching for family members of the following: Jacob Nicholas BURRIS, b Nov. 26, 1853, d Dec. 7, 1920, m Emma Jane HOFFMAN, b Sept. 8, 1849, d Apr. 2, 1916. Their children: Ada Elizabeth BURRIS, b Oct. 8, 1889, d Dec. 3, 1962, m Zur Ulysses REISINGER, Mary M. BURRIS, b Oct. 8, 1889, d 1966, m Boyd LANDIS; J. (Jonathon) Wesley BURRIS, b Nov 25, 1886, d May 15, 1971, Maystown, Pa., m Anna Florence REISINGER, b May 4, 1887, d Jan. 11, 1919. Children of J. Wesley BURRIS & Anna Florence REISINGER: Nelson R. BURRIS, b July 23, 1906, d July 29, 1982, Marietta, Pa., Walter A. BURRIS, b Apr 20, 1908, d Mar. 14, 1972, m Isabella Amanda SNYDER, b March 18, 1916; Clarence J. BURRIS, b Feb. 16, 1911, d Aug. 11, 1987, Elizabethtown, Pa.
Known children of Walter A. & Isabella Snyder BURRIS: Walter Eugene BURRIS & Charles Albert BURRIS.
I am researching husbands family. Am very interested in contacting any members of the above families. Willing to share information. My husbands grandmother was Ada E. Burris REISINGER. Ada remarried to Claude WITMAN.

 

CASE, HAMILTON, KAYS, KEYS posted by Shirley Kays on Saturday, April 15, 2000

Searching for information on George Case/Kays/Keys who married Letty/Lettice Hamilton in York County Pa ,in the middle 1700's....very possible had relatives in Lancaster County...They may be the parents of our William Kays who settled in Benton County Missouri...Any information appreciated as it may provide a clue...Thank you for your time and effort on our behalf...

 

EMIG posted by Kathy on Tuesday, April 18, 2000

My great grandmother was Ida Mae Emig from Hanover, b. Sept 11, 1867. She married Cyrus Anson Goodhart from Shippensburg June 5, 1888. They lived in Shippensburg, but she had two sisters who visited often, and a brother Will who lived in Baltimore. I suspect there may be a connection with the Emig Funeral Home in Dover, but don't know for sure. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

BEAM posted by Karmen Johnston on Tuesday, April 18, 2000

My ggg-grandfather was John Beam who was born in Lancaster County about 1763. He married a woman named Jane (I have no last name for her). I think John had brothers named Joseph and Samuel and his father may have been Abraham. John moved to Adams/Brown County, OH during the 1790s. If anyone has any information about John or his family, I would appreciate hearing from them. Thanks, Karmen Johnstone

 

CROW posted by Charles Buck on Tuesday, April 18, 2000

leonard crow is possibly the father of john crow b.1757 and/or michael crow b. 1766. john is believed to have moved to ohio and died there in 1844. michael moved to williamsport, md. and then to fayette co. pa. ca 1790. anyone with knowledge or vital statistics showing their origin in the lancaster co.,pa. area, or having specific data about their movements from lancaster co.,please get in touch with me

 

BACKER, HINISH, KLASS posted by Iona Dutler on Tuesday, April 18, 2000

Looking for ancestry of Valentine Klass b 1833 in Prussia. Married Sarah Hinish (or Backer)b. PA. Lived circa 1860-1868 Lancaster Co. PA.

 

MUSSER posted by Sandra Davis on Tuesday, April 18, 2000

Looking for information about Henry Musser, born Nov 2 1808, I believe in Lancaster County, married Mary Leopard of Carlyle, Cumberland, PA.

 

LUTZ posted by J. Taylor on Tuesday, April 18, 2000

Seeking information on the Lutz family. Nicholas, his brother Conrad and sister Sybilla. They may be the children of Caspar Lutz.Nichloas died in 1797, his wife Susanna Elizabeth, and daughter survived him. Daughter Susanna born about 1787. Thanks

 

YALEY posted by Donna Gordner on Wednesday, April 19, 2000

Does anyone out there know what country this name originates from or what nationality this name is? Also, is there anyone with this name in their ancestory out there? My G. Grandmother was a Yaley and she had two sisters: Bertha and Laura, all are children of: Christian and Elizabeth Yaley, from Washington Boro, Lancaster County, Pa. I would appreciate any help in searching out this family tree. There are Yaley's buried out in Washington Boro, and am assuming in some way they are related since this wasn't a very large family. Donna Gordner....Thanks!

 

MCKNIGHT posted by Thomas McKnight on Wednesday, April 19, 2000

Looking for information on William McKnight.He was born in Pa. in about 1808, moved to Lawrence co Ohio, married Sarah Knox in 1847, they had 4 sons names was William,George W. Samuel, and Daniel.George was my Great grandfather.any information would be of great help, and appreciated.

 

MORRISON, POTTS posted by Jim Morrison on Wednesday, April 19, 2000

The James MORRISON who left Ireland and settled in Lancaster County, PA in 1730. He had 4 or 5 sons with him. William, James and Andrew MORRISON migrated to North Carolina ca 1750. A John MORRISON that was orphaned when he was young is suppose to have traveled to North Carolina with the POTTS family.
Does anybody know where they landed when they arrived by ship or the name of the ship which they were on?

 

ASHMORE, HADLEY, LINDLEY posted by Grover Pope on Thursday, April 20, 2000

Would like any information on the above names. Richard Ashmore m Margery Lindley b 1710 in Ireland dau of James Lindley, Hadleys and Lindleys were Quakers, Richard and Margery were m in Lancaster Co. in abt 1736-37. Would like to have a copy of this marriage record, will pay the cost.Their son James Ashmore was b abt 1738 in Lancaster. Have a copy of Richard;s will dated in 1747, he names his wife Margery and stepson Joshua. Margery had an Illig son,Joshua, b in abt 1736, by Joshua Hadley son of Simon Hadley. If anyone will search and find any info on these people I shall be glad to pay the expense.

 

BECHTOLD, KESSLER, MILLER, MUELLER posted by Richard Reed on Thursday, April 20, 2000

John Bechtold, b. Jan Or Apr 1780, m. Catharine Miller/Mueller, b. 23 Dec 1783. When and where were they married? Catharine was the daughter of Henry Miller/Mueller and Magdalena Kessler.I welcome any information about these three families.

 

CRAWFORD, MARTIN, PECK posted by James Malone on Thursday, April 20, 2000

Seeking information about parents of Catherine Matilda Martin and Charolotte Martin. Charlotte was born 1827, Catheine 1832 in Reading. Charlotte married Washington Peck and resided in Marietta from at least 1852 until 1879 (by which time Washington Peck had died). Catherine married Francis W Crawford in the Peck home in Marietta June 16, 1852. Census entries indicate both were born in PA, but I have no information about parents.

 

HARNISH, KREISER, PICKELL posted by Sherry Nace on Thursday, April 20, 2000

Searching for connections to the above names. Any help is appreciated and I am willing to give help also.

 

CALDWELL, REED posted by Bruce Koons on Thursday, April 20, 2000

I would like to exchange information on the REED and CALDWELL families of Little Britain/Martic Twps./ Lancaster Co. during the 1700's. I am particularly interested in a David REED, b. ca 1720 and an Andrew CALDWELL, b. ca 1730. Andrew may have been a Lieutenant/Captain during the Rev. War, commanding a unit called the "Blue Hen's Chickens". Any help would be much appreciated.

 

KLINE posted by Carol Jenkins on Saturday, April 22, 2000

CHARLES (CHARLEY) LEROY KLINE -- I am searching for any info. on the family of my ggrandfather, Charles Leroy Kline. He would have left Lancaster Co. before Nov. 4, 1904, which is when me married my ggrandmother in Balto. Md. They met in a Methodist Episcopal church. We have his dob variously as 2 March 1878/1879/1881. He is described as being 6'2" tall with curly hair. He had a heavy Pa. Dutch accent. He said that his father was a lawyer, but they were, apparently, estranged. If this sounds like a branch of your family that was lost, please contact me.

 

MYLIN posted by June Hartzell on Sunday, April 23, 2000

Looking for information on Annie Mylin, daughter of Martin Mylin. Was she the wife of Theordorus Eby> I have the line back that far but can not find who she married thanks June

 

MUSSELMAN posted by Opal Reichel on Monday, April 24, 2000

I am seeking info on family of David Musselman. His children were John, Catherine, Barbara, Jacob, Abraham, David, William and Henry. David's wifes name was Mary. They are listed in the 1850 cencus in the same household as a David Hein.

 

JOHNSON, JOHNSTON posted by Sara Lee on Monday, April 24, 2000

looking for thomas johnson, son of robert who was born in 1740's in lancaster co., pa. he married sarah greenfield or arnold in 1760's. robert came from scotland. thomas is the start of our family line . thomas wen to tn, nc and finally died in pike co, ky. any help appreciated. we are really having trouble tracing thomas and robert in pa.

 

ELSEY, ROOT, RUTH posted by Jud Elsey on Monday, April 24, 2000

Searching for above families 1850 - 1900 at that time around Bucks County.

 

MCCAFREY, REED, SHANNON posted by Bruce Koons on Tuesday, April 25, 2000

Does anyone have additional information on this John REED? John REED, d. 1752, Lancaster Co., PA. His will mentions his wife Jean and children David, George, Jacob, James, Ann, Alexander, and Mary, and sons-in-law John SHANNON and John MCCAFREY.

 

POSTLETHWAIT posted by Dilmond Postlew on Tuesday, April 25, 2000

Interested in birth/death date of William POSTLETHWAIT, (1st ?) son of JOHN, who settled in Lancaster Co. in early 1700s and known for the Postlethwait Tavern

 

DIEHL, HAEG, HAKE, HECK, HOECK, NACE, NESS, RIDER posted by Melissa Hake-Fitzke on Thursday, April 27, 2000

looking for information on Johannes Haeg/Hoeck who married Catherina Frey in Coalico Twp Lancaster Co on 7 Aug,1781. It states that Johann was the son of Conrad and that Catherina was the daughter of late John Frey. I am trying to prove that this is in fact the same family of Johann and Catherina Hoeck/Heck/Hake who settled in Chanceford Twp York Co.

 

DOUGLASS, FARQUHAR, FORKER, JENKINS, JONES, MORGAN, REID, ROSS, STOVER, WITHEROW posted by Christine Forker on Thursday, April 27, 2000

I need the find THE Thomas Morgan who marries Rebecca Jenkins in 1803 in Lancster County Carnarvon TWP. She is the daughter of John Jenkins and Elizabeth DOUGLASS. It has been suggested that Thomas Morgan is the son of Frances Morgan. This Thomas Morgan was born 1759 and Rebecca Jenkins was born abt 1780. It seems clear that Thomas is of this family of Caernarvon Twp., but I NEED to have this documented and would appreciate any help that can be given. It is not the son of William Morgan who dies in abt 1810 and is is not Thomas Morgan of John Morgan who dies in 1749 with mother Ruth. John Jenkins will states daughter Rebecca having recently wed Thomas Morgan. The union was by Rev Boos in 1803. Thomas Morgan and Rebecca Jenkins move to Franklin Cty 1806 with Wm McVitty and then the Morgan family is in Venango Cty, PA 1810 census. Thomas Morgan dies abt 1829 in Venango. It is said that he had one SON (which I know nothing about) and five daughters who married suanemes are Wilson, Dunkle, Reeser, REID, and Loque. John Lee REID born 1799 of PA marries Elizabth Morgan daughter of Thomas Morgan and Rebecca Jenkins MOrgan. I NEED JOHN LEE REID famliy history. Can you help????
The daughter of John Lee Reid and Elizabeth Morgan names Rebecca Jane REID marries JOHN LEE FORKER. The Lee seems to be important and a middle name of REId born 1799 and FORKER born 1825 (in Venango Cty, Pa of John FORKER/FARQUHAR and Sybella Jones of a LEVI JONES. It appears that Sybella Jones brother was a Thomas JONES born 1773 that married catherine STOVER married Sept 1795 of Matthais Stover and Catherine Springer Lancaster and MD (1790 census). There is a Hugh Forker with a JAmes , Robert, and a George in Lancaster Cty first appearing in 1769 and all seem gone b y 1794. james Forker seems to be with a surname Bleaks.
In 1810 in Washington County, Fallowfiled Twp a patrick Faqruhar/Forker is with Wm WITHEROW. In the book Daniel Perrine the hugonot is states that a patrick Forker of PA and his wife Elizabeth have a daughter Janet who is born 1762 and marries James Perrine in 1782 Dunningsville, PA. This union of Forker and Perrine has a son Wm that marries Elizabeth Withrow (Witherow) befire 1805. Is the name Witherow the same as Witherill??????? Like many I am searching for the parents of ANDREW DOUGLASS born 1702 and his wife Jane/Jean ROSS ( both die by 1741/42). He is to be the brother of James, Thomas, and ARCHIBALD DOUGLASS--all have died by 1756 This Douglas famliy marries into many families from Lancaster and Berks Cty. Someone MUST have a family bible. The mystery of this family NEEDS to be SOLVED. Who are JOHN and William Douglass who are in Lancaster Cty prior to 1750 and are mentioned in the will of Andrew Doulgass. He is the father of George, Andrew and Mary. The wife of George is Mary Piersol. The daughter MAry Douglass marries John Elliot who is also the quardian of ANdrew after Edward Berwick resigns. I have always felt that Edward Berwick might be married to a Douglass. This is a long query and this names continue to be a mystery for me in the state of PA and PLEASE help if you can with any ideas or suggestions to fix the many puzzles.

 

DENSLER, KRAUSE, KROUSE, LAYMAN, LEHMAN, MILLER, SHUTTER posted by Victoria Keeler on Friday, April 28, 2000

Looking for information on these couples: Rebecca KRAUSE(KROUSE) and Benjamin MILLER, Samuel SHUTTER and Nancy Ann LAYMAN, and Daniel LEHMAN and Polly DENSLER.

 

HIMMELRIGHT, SMITH posted by Sheila Himmelright on Saturday, April 29, 2000

I am researching the family of Jacob(Johannes and Jane(Jana ) Smith Himmelright from PA. Jacob was born around 1785, Jane around 1789. Supposedly Jacob was born in PA, and went to England to meet Jane, he was working for her father. Their first child was born in 1803, They had four children Henry(Nancy Stoner) Himmelright, John and Catharine BrillHimmelright, Samuel Francis (Mary B. Ellis)Himmelright, and William Jacob Himmelright(Melvina Day, and Amanda Royal), All four boys settled in Ohio to have families, several families link into this lineage, however, I don't know where all the other Himmelright researchers are at these days, William Jacob Himmelright was the only child whom decided to have two seperate families, his second family was raised in IN, IL, and NE. The rest remained in Ohio. I am also searching for more information on Jacob and Jane Himmelright, if you are researching this family, or link into these names, please contact me, so that I can add your lineage to the rest of the family, so far I have close to the third generation, and bits and pieces of the fourth, would like to have more though, so be in touch. William Jacob's children include: Thomas Jacob, John, Eliza, Amanda, William Royal. Henry Jefferson, George, Charlie, Mariah, Francis, Mary,Theadore, Dora, Harriet, Joseph. Samuel Francis's children include: Eliza, John Wesley, James F., Elizabeth, Caroline J., Edward M., Margaret Francis, Carrie. Henry's children with Nancy Stoner include: William J, John H. George, Mary Ann, George. Harriet,and two unidentified. John and Catharine's children include: Lewis, Jacob, Mary, Sarah, Samuel, John, Elizabeth, Matilda, Ann M. If you recognize any of these names, and tie in, please get a hold of me. Thanks, as far as I can tell all have the spelling of Himmelright, maybe some variation, so please let me know.

 

ROTHROCK, RUTHERFORD posted by Dan Stevenson on Saturday, April 29, 2000

William Decker RUTHERFORD (b. 1844) married Amanda ROTHROCK (d. 07 Feb 1919) in 1872 and had children Agnes, Maurice and Levi. William was a stonecutter at Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. William had a brother Levi Decker RUTHERFORD (1841-1911) who was also a stonecutter at Elizabethtown. Levi married Lydia ROTHROCK (d. 14 May 1913), sister of Amanda? I am working on a massive ROTHROCK family tree. Who were Amanda and Lydia? Does anyone know anything about these two families? Dan_Stevenson@sparta.com

 

LEADER, LEHMAN, NEWCOMER posted by Nancy Bannister on Saturday, April 29, 2000

I am looking for Elizabeth (Lehman) Newcomer possibly born in Mt. Joy, PA. I recently came across another Elizabeth Lehman who was born about 1803 whose parents were Jacob & Susanna Lehman and his parents were Peter & Barbara Lehman. This Jacob Lehman was born in Mt. Joy, PA about 1774. Does anyone know anything about this family? It seems very likely this coupld be the same Elizabeth Lehman.My Elizabeth (Lehman) Newcomer family outline below.
Descendants of Elizabeth Lehman
1 Elizabeth LEHMAN b: Abt. 1801 Lancaster Co., PA ? d: Unknown York Co., PA
... +Abraham NEWCOMER b: Bet. 1791 - 1796 Mountville, Lancaster Co., PA m: Abt. 1825 d: Bet. 1870 - 1880 Lancaster Co., PA ?
.... 2 Abraham NEWCOMER b: 1826 Lancaster Co., PA d: Unknown
........ +Mary UNKNOWN b: 1831 m: Bef. 1850 PA d: Unknown
.... 2 Fanny NEWCOMER b: 18 Oct 1828 Montville, Lancaster Co., PA d: 04 May 1908 York, York Co., PA
........ +George W LEADER b: 19 Feb 1829 Lancaster Co., PA m: 03 Jul 1851 York Co., PA d: 08 Nov 1910 Lower Chanceford, PA Father: George "Leader/" LIEDER Mother: Eva "Eva" WEISER
.... 2 Solomon ? NEWCOMER b: 1838
.... 2 Mary A ? NEWCOMER b: 1841 d: Unknown

 

EISENBERGER posted by Tina Johnson on Saturday, April 29, 2000

Looking for the family of Elam Eisenberger born in Mt Joy July 1876 died 1948. Wife Anna Mary SWINEHART born 1890 died 1955

 

HORN posted by Tina Johnson on Saturday, April 29, 2000

Looking for the family of Benjamin Franklin HORB born in 1881 died 1958. Wife Cathrine TAYLOR born June 20, 1883 died March 12, 1932. He worked for the railroad and lost a leg in a train accident. They lived in Lancaster in 1920.They previously lived in York, PA

 

BEARD, SHEFFLER posted by Tina Johnson on Saturday, April 29, 2000

Looking for the family of Roy BEARD, born 1884. Wife Goldie SHEFFLER born 1887 died 1972. She had two other spouses Ellis MURRAY and Charles VOGT. A child Kenneth BEARD born 1907 died in a motorcycle accident

 

KANN, WEISKOPF posted by Michael Ledo on Saturday, April 29, 2000

Looking for information on the Kann and Weiskopf ancestry in Lancaster Co. from the 1700's. Especially want information on Johannes Kann (Kan, Kahn) who married Anna Elizabeth Weiskopf in 1758. Need both their ancestry.

 

LEGGIT, YOUNG posted by Doug Reckard on Saturday, April 29, 2000

Luticie (Lucy) LEGGIT married Mason YOUNG (when? where?) and appears in Muskingum Co, OH in 1842. Both are said to be 'from PA', but the only counties mentioned are Lancaster & Juniata. The known YOUNG children are Mason Alexander, (George?) Washington and James. There are several variations on the Leggit surname. Anxious to share what little information I have on this family.

 

FRISINGER, PLESSEN posted by Gale Jentzsch on Sunday, April 30, 2000

Looking for the parents of ELIZABETH PLESSEN b. 1744 in York (then Lancaster Co.) She marr. LUDWIG FRISINGER.

 

HAMILTON, MCCAIN, MCKEEN posted by Grace Upshaw on Sunday, April 30, 2000

Need parents of Alexander McKeen (McCain). This family with the Hamiltons,and others, came to Pa. circa 1720 from Ireland, but were of Scottish descent. They were meant to protect the borders of Pa. from the newly established colony of Maryland.

 

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