Lancaster County, PA
Posted Queries for May 2000

RUSSELL posted by Elaine Russell on Monday, May 1, 2000

Seeking information on a Thomas Russell of Caenarvon Twp,Lancaster co PA in or about 1880. Specifically who his parents are. Thanks for any and all input.

 

STONE posted by Elaine Russell on Monday, May 1, 2000

I have a Stone family genealogy, it contains the branches and ancestors of a Gregory Stone. If I can do a lookup for you let me know. Thanks

 

PEACHEY posted by Elaine Russell on Monday, May 1, 2000

I have a Genealogy of the Jonas Z and Amelia Yoder Peachey. These folks are from the Belleville area of Pa. If I can do a lookup for you, please contact me. Thanks

 

JOHNSON posted by Fred Johnson on Monday, May 1, 2000

Searching for a James JOHNSON, m. to Catherine, James must have been born prior to 1790, one known son named Thompson, b. 1811. Thompson migrated from PA to OH, married in OH, then to MI. James and Catherine are listed on Thompson's death certificate as his parents, any help here, will certainly be appreciated.

 

LUTZ, SHELLY, SINGER posted by Cindy Pelfrey on Monday, May 1, 2000

I am searching for the parents of Daniel Shelly. I do not have dates on him. He married Catharine Singer b. 1805 d. 1871. She is burried in the Pennryn(Old White Oaks) cemetery. He might be there also in an unmarked grave. I don't know her parents either. One of their sons , Daniel married Esther (hettie) Lutz. Her parents were Henry Lutz b. 1804 d. 1883 and Annie??? b. 1814 d. 1891. Also burried in Pennryn Cemetery. I don't have there parents either. Any help? Thank you.

 

BRENNER, MUSSER posted by Dianna Lee on Monday, May 1, 2000

I am looking for any information regarding John H. Brenner and his sister Elizabeth Brenner Musser from Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County Pennsylvania.
John H. Brenner was married to Fannie Lintimuth. There were 9 children but five survived. Ada, Fannie, Mary, Susanna, Amos.

 

LAW, LOW, LOWE posted by Bill Bailey on Tuesday, May 2, 2000

Looking for a Zadock or Zadack LAW that was an early resident of Lancaster County, Pa. His name might have been Zadock LOWE, not Law, and he might be related to the Joshua and Hugh LOWE who were earlier residents of this county.
Would like to visit with anyone who has any information on Zadock LAW or his family.

 

DENNIS, MILLER, MUELLER posted by Phil Dennis on Tuesday, May 2, 2000

Looking for ANY information on the parents of Harry Aldus Dennis, born 25 Apr 1861 in Providence Twp. "Family tradition" says that his father was Abram, and that these Dennis' came from Ireland in the 1840's. Harry's wife was Anna Maria Miller. I have pleanty of info on this Miller/Mueller family (from Peter Nicholas Mueller b. 1741), but NOTHING at all about the Dennis' before Harry, my g-grandfather. Thanks in advance....

 

TELFER posted by sheena mckay on Tuesday, May 2, 2000

I am trying to find family of Robert and Mary Telfer arrived Philadelphia abt. 1900 Have found them on 1910 and1920census .After that I lose them . Can anyone suggest what to do now?

 

REED posted by Bruce Koons on Tuesday, May 2, 2000

I would like to exchange information on Captain John REED, b. ca 1715, d. 1789 in Franklin Co., PA. Captain REED commanded a company of "Lancaster County Associators" in 1776, and was in active service during the Revolutionary War. There is some question about the name of his wife. Some sources say it was Nancy CALDWELL, others Jennie CULBERTSON. Captain REED left Lancaster Co. after the War and moved to Mercersburg (Franklin Co.), PA. His children included Mary, who married Peter CLARK; Nancy, who married James Clark; Jane, who married Matthew ATCHISON; Rebecca, who married Humphrey ATCHISON; John, who married Anna ATCHISON; Lydia, who married Samuel MCBRIDE; and David, who married Margaret MAY.

 

CALDWELL posted by Bruce Koons on Wednesday, May 3, 2000

Does anyone have information (ancestors, descendants) for Andrew CALDWELL, b. 1722 in Lancaster Co., PA? His wife's name was Ann BUYERS.

 

BURR, PATTON posted by Roberta Kerr on Friday, May 5, 2000

Searching for information on my the parents and siblings of John E Burr (my ggg-grandfather), b. December 23,1839 in Lancaster County. It is believed that his father's first name started with the letter "S".
Also looking for information on the parents and siblings of John's wife, Sarah Ann PATTON, b. 1842.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

BURGER posted by Cheryl on Friday, May 5, 2000

I am trying to find information on my Husband's Great-grandfather, Josiah Burger and his family. I have just received a copy of the 1880 census which lists the family, but most of the listings are initials. This is what I know so far; Josiah Burger; Wife (listed as Mrs. Burger but we know it is Mary) Children; J.H. son age 20; S.L. son age 18; A. daughter age 16; C.K. son age 13; A.G. son age 11; Clinton son age 7, who is my husband's Grandfather; Wilbert son age 4 and Baby son, age, not sure maybe under 3. If anyone has any information that would help me track down more on this, please let me know!

 

HANKINS, SHERMER posted by Jenni Monday on Saturday, May 6, 2000

Looking for any info on Joseph Hankins. He married Alice Schnyder. Two children were born in Lancaster Co. - David born 15 Sept 1823 and Joseph born 24 Mar 1821.

 

ALLISON, NOLL posted by David Jones on Sunday, May 7, 2000

I am seeking information on the Allison family in Lancaster County. The 1790 census lists two men by the name of James Allison and one by the name of John Allison. I believe that one of these men may have been the father of the Allison who married Rebecca (--?--) who was the mother of Emily Allison (b. 1813) . As I know that Emily married David Null (b. 1803) of Bart Township, I assume that the Allison family in question lived near that locale, or in one of the surrounding townships. Any assistance or information would be greatly appreciated.

 

BECK, FIX, GETZ, RAY, SHEARER posted by Yvonne Delamater on Sunday, May 7, 2000

Hi, Does anyone have a Mary Ann Beck in their family tree? She married Adam Shearer in Summit Co., OH on 26 Jan 1852. She was born 22 Aug 1828 in Lancaster Co., PA and died 23 Sep 1900 in Burton City, Baughman Twp, Wayne Co., OH. She's buried in Martin's Mennonite Cemetery in Wayne Co., OH. Per OH census info, her parents were born in Pennsylvania.
Any suggestions for sources to check to find out her parents names would be appreciated. I'm not quite sure how to approach finding out who her parents were when she was born before official records of birth were made in Lancaster Co. (An assumption on my part.) I've located her will, her Civil War pension application records and found her in Ohio censuses back to 1860 but would really like to know her parents names and their ancestrage.

 

ELLIOTT, SHIFFER posted by Lynne Baillargeon on Sunday, May 7, 2000

Daniel SHIFFER, born 21 Jan 1772; married Sarah ELLIOTT (b 18 Jan 1779) on 9 Feb 1796 in Dauphin Co. Looking for names of parents of each.

 

FISHER, GETZ posted by Yvonne Delamater on Sunday, May 7, 2000

Hi, I'm searching for more information on Mary Ellen (possibly Francis) GETZ. She was born 27 Dec 1855 in either Lancaster or Berks Co, PA. (I've been told Litiz, Reading or Lily (?), PA. Her parents are Henry GETZ and Martha FISHER, both born in Pennsylvania. I know of a sister, Clara GETZ, who married a KREIDLE. Mary Ellen GETZ married William Edward SHEARER on 20 Apr 1876. Mary Ellen died 24 Oct 1938 in Canton, OH. I would like to learn more about Mary Ellen's parents, possible other siblings and her ancestrage.
Do any GETZ's or FISHER's out there recognize Mary Ellen GETZ as one of their own? Does anyone have any tips on how to approach finding out more about her?

 

HOLMES posted by Deborah Martinez on Sunday, May 7, 2000

MARGARET HOLMES (Abt 1782-1851) m JOHN MCKEE of Ireland moved to Iowa had at least one child d. Margaret "Maggie" McKee (1859). Looking for info on Margaret HOLMES birth and marriage. Thanks!

 

GARVIN, MCCULLOUGH posted by Amanda Turner on Sunday, May 7, 2000

I am looking for any Garvin's, but especially Thomas Garvin who married a Margaret Elizabeth McCullough.

 

HACKMAN, HILT posted by Chris Allen on Sunday, May 7, 2000

Searching for a neighbor. Looking for information on George HACKMAN,grandson of Abner HACKMAN. These are descendants of John HACKMAN, born in 1825. Thanks.

 

DAVIS, ENGLE posted by Geoffrey Barnar on Monday, May 8, 2000

Dorothea DAVIS b. Chester, Delaware County, PA dau of William S. DAVIS (b. 1804, Delaware County, PA, d. 1887, Lancaster County, PA) m. Catherine Engle (b. 1805, Delaware County, PA d., 1883, Lancaster County, PA) This group moved from Chester area to Lancaster County (Bell's Bank vic. Homeville, Chester County) about 1855.I am seeking information re: ancestry of William S. DAVIS and Catherine Engle

 

MILLER, VOLLMANN posted by Sandra Yorkell-Parker on Monday, May 8, 2000

Dear Friends, I am looking for the Families of Geroge Miller and Marie Vollman(n). Marie died in Youngstown, Pennsylvania in 1937. If someone can help me find her I would be very happy. I know that they lived in Pennsylvania for a few years as that is where my grandfather grew up. George and Marie had at least three children, George Jr., Anna, and Frank. Anna was the oldest and Frank the youngest. George Jr, was born in 1899 in New York City according to him. Can someone out there help me find this family. I would greatly appreciate the help.Thanking you in advance.

 

BRADFIELD posted by Shannon Kirtley on Tuesday, May 9, 2000

Elza Bradfield and Tamer Altree or Autrey m. circa 1827 possibly in Greene County or a surrounding county such as Adams County on their way westward to Kentucky. first son George b. 1828 Pa. d.Ohio Co. Ky.

 

NEISWONGER, NEUENSCHANDER posted by S. Neiswonger on Saturday, May 13, 2000

Seeking information on Christian Neiswander (sp) who married Maria Magdalena Herr in 172?. Christian died in 1738. Maria married Jost Hite. Christian and Maria had two children.

 

BURR, SHILLING posted by Virginia Neumay on Sunday, May 14, 2000

I am looking for any information on Christian Burr, b 4 Nov 1808 d 13 Apr 1883. He married Jane F. Shilling b 1821/1822. She came from Hamburg, Germany. Died 26 Feb 1897. I have one son, Frederick Christian Burr. Any information on this Burr line in PA would be greatly appreciated.

 

FOUTS, MCKINLEY posted by Richard McKinley on Sunday, May 14, 2000

I am looking for McKinley ancestors in Lancaster County in the early-to-mid 1700's. Particular McKinleys are Samuel McKinley and Michael Green McKinley. The latter married into the Fouts family (variant spellings). Any information would be appreciated.

 

HENRY, MOWERY posted by Diane Mowery on Sunday, May 14, 2000

I am currently seeking the parents of Henry Mowery born 08-24-1818, died 01-19-1887 married to Mary Templeton. They lived in Paradise Lancaster County, Pa.

 

HESLETT, LANDIS posted by Carl Baines on Sunday, May 14, 2000

I am looking for information on Benjamin Landis who was married to Anna Heslett in Lancaster Co and they left PA and went to Virden,IL sometime before 1880. My great grandfather Benjamin Landis was one of their children. He was born in 1871.

 

CUNNINGHAM posted by Donna Martinez on Monday, May 15, 2000

I'm looking for a marriage of a Hugh Cunningham and Aelse (Alice?) in Lancaster Co about 1760. I know that Hugh's sister Jane married Rowland Jenkins in 1769 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster. Could Hugh have married there, too? Any help will be wildly welcome!

 

CALDWELL posted by Bruce Koons on Monday, May 15, 2000

Does anyone have information on these CALDWELLs who lived in Lancaster Co. during the 1700's?
Andrew CALDWELL. b. ca 1685, d. 1757 in Lancaster Co. Wife's name was Martha. She was born 1688, died 1739. Their children included:
Andrew, b. ca 1734, d. 11 Mar 1808, Lancaster Co.
John, b. ca 1736, d. 2 Jun 1812, Lancaster Co.

 

FORRER, ROHRER posted by Barbara Emery on Tuesday, May 16, 2000

Seeking information re. Daniel ROHRER, b. 15 June 1810 Lancaster Co., Pa., son of Mary FORRER and Christian ROHRER.

 

GRAFF, GROFF posted by Marcia Buffett on Friday, May 19, 2000

Jacob Graff/Groff born about 1726 "came from Hanover" about 1760 (according to F.W. Beers, "History of Montgomery Co., New York"). He had a son Peter born in New York State about 1763 and other children. He was naturalized in 1759. He settled in Montgomery Co., NY and is buried there. His brother may be the Christian Graff/Groff that was born in 1733 and also settled in the same area. I would like to trace their Pennsylvannia roots. ANY help would be most appreciated!

 

KELLENBERGER, LEAMAN, ZWALLY posted by Larry Crawford on Friday, May 19, 2000

Looking for info on family of William Jacob Leaman, born 12/16/1868 in Limeville, Pa. Married Mary Elizabeth Kellenberger, born 6/30,1870 in Weavertown, Pa. Any help will be appreciated.

 

MCCLELLAND, OSBORN posted by John Hutchins on Saturday, May 20, 2000

Looking for information on the family of Leah Lavenia McClellan[d]. She was born October 16, 1840, in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Her early life was spent there and later in Ohio and Illinois. During the latter part of the Civil war she served for six months on the Christian Commission, teaching colored troops in eastern Tennessee. She was married March 4, 1869 at Princeton, Illinois to Colonel Samuel L. Osborn who was an officer in a colored regiment. After living for a year and a half in Bloomington, Indiana, they came to Mankato in 1870. She d. May 1925.

 

JAEGER, YEAGER posted by Steve Yeager on Sunday, May 21, 2000

I am looking for information on my gg-grandfather, George W. Yeager b. abt 1830, Dauphin County or Lancaster Co Pa. The initial W. could be Washington, Wilhelm or William. His father is unknown but supposed to have come from New York. His Mother from England. Any help would be appreciated!

 

ELLIOTT, LOWRY posted by Penni on Sunday, May 21, 2000

I am trying to find info on a Mrs. Rebbeca (Lowry) Elliott. Per a obituary in 1904 she was living in Lancaster, PA. Her family was from Bakersville area outside of Sharpsburg, MD. Her parents are George M. & Annie Matilda (Rutt) Lowry. Brothers - George, Henry, Peter, Benjamin H., James M.,William D., Charles A.

 

DEISS, DEISSINGER, DICE, RESSLE, THEISS, THEISSINGER posted by JoAnn Cupp on Sunday, May 21, 2000

Seeking anyone with information about the parents, siblings or children of John DICE who died April 1788 in Brecknock Twp. Wife was Elizabeth Catharine Aras RESSLER who died 1791 in Lancaster Co.
They had one son that I know of Peter DICE b 1778. Moved to Allegheny Co., PA after marrying Christina SCNEDER of Berks Co. in 1799.Does anyone who anything about this family?
In a family cemetery in Armstrong Co., PA there is a Henry G. DICE 1717-1809 and a Thomas DICE whose grave was marked with a Revolutionary War marker.

 

CARPENTER posted by Alinda Miller on Sunday, May 21, 2000

I am Looking for info on Gabriel Carpenter born abt 1781 and died in 1861 Intestate. His wife's name may have been Esther and he had the following children: George, Emma, Sarah, Mary, John, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Fianna and Susanna. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

BRYAN, PAGE posted by Evelyn Bryan on Monday, May 22, 2000

Looking for William Bryan, and the Page family from the 1700's.

 

COLTON posted by Linda Mock on Monday, May 22, 2000

Looking for any Coltons that may be listed here.

 

WELCSHANS, WELSHANS posted by Diane on Tuesday, May 23, 2000

MANY variant spellings- Welshons/Welchonce-many of my family memebers lived in Lancaster mid 17000'- to mid 1800's= any informartion on this surname will be of great help. Thank you. There was a Dr. George Welchans(spelling of his surname varies) that I'm trying to locate his parents/also a justice of the peace-John Welschans/Welshonce etc..anything with help.

 

DUNKELBERGER, HIGH posted by Carol Taylor on Tuesday, May 23, 2000

am seeking any information about Kate E. High married to John K. Dunkelberger. don't have their dates. married sometime before 1869. any info appreciated.

 

JOHNSON posted by Bob Ballantyne on Wednesday, May 24, 2000

JOHNSON - looking for Johnsons/Johnstons who trace their history to Lancaster County's Bart and Colerain Townships and specifically were associated with Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church near Quarryville. I have 3 generations of Johnsons buried there. William->John->George. Bob Ballantyne

 

UTZMAN posted by Patsy Stone on Wednesday, May 24, 2000

Am searching for Johannes Utzman who came via Philadelphia on the St. Andrew, Oct. 17, 1738 and lived in the Lancaster area. Think he died there also. Was married to Albertine and had several children born there. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Planning a trip there soon.

 

ROONEY posted by Kathleen Frailey on Thursday, May 25, 2000

Hi - I am looking for any informaiton on my great great grandfather Joseph C. Rooney. He was born in Dublin,Ireland in 1821, and the first mention of him in Lancaster city was 1846. Any info on him would be appreciated.

 

MAYHEW, MAYHUGH posted by William Stroud on Thursday, May 25, 2000

Looking for any information on the Mayhugh (Mayhew)family in Lancaster County in the 1840's. The family of Moses Mayhugh, an African American born in Lancaster County about 1840? Served in the 45th USCT in 1864-65. Died of Consumption in Chester County 1880. Would like to know about the Mayhew(mayhugh) family in Lancaster County. Please e-mail me. Thanks.

 

FORRER, ROHRER posted by Christine Forker on Thursday, May 25, 2000

I am looking for Frederick Rohrer who marries Catherine DEEMER in York County 1766--he may past through Lancaster County--going West. Frederick is born 1740 Alsace, France and dies in Greensburgh, PA 1823. If you know of this Rohrer please advise.

 

MORGAN posted by Christine Forker on Thursday, May 25, 2000

Does Lancaster County haave a listing for Thomas MORGAN as serving in the revolutionary war? DAR? When he appears in Venango County 1809 he seems to be on land that could have been given by serving with thirty years to pay off? This Thomas Morgan was born in 1757 and is the son of Francis Morgan son of Thomas and Elizabeth.

 

ANSEL, ANSELL posted by Marylin Benfiel on Friday, May 26, 2000

I am an Ansel/Ansell descendant searching for an Isaac or Henry Ansel who would have died 1870 or earlier, probably born 1820s. I did find a Harvey Ansel who died in January of 1870 in Lancaster, PA of consumption. Is there anyone out there that knows anything about this gentleman or an Isaac or Henry for that matter. Please contact me with any tidbit.

 

LANDIS posted by Bob Ballantyne on Friday, May 26, 2000

Have you any knowledge of a Christian Landis who lived in eastern Lancaster County around Gap or environs in the late 1800s?

 

CUNNINGHAM posted by Bettye Heinrich on Saturday, May 27, 2000

Seeking information on a Hugh Cunningham that was sheriff of Lancaster Co PA in the 1782 era. Was he the same Hugh that lived in Manor twp on the 1790 census?

 

BESSINGER, ETTLE posted by Joe Basinger on Saturday, May 27, 2000

Hello, Looking for the Family of one Phillip Ettle and wife Mary.He was a sponsor to Michael Bessinger Baptism may,16,1784 at Zion Lutheran Church or St.Peters.Iam trying to make a connection.

 

DUCHMAN posted by Douglas Good on Sunday, May 28, 2000

What paper would have Obt for John Duchman Died 14 dec 1904 in or near Terre Hill and his wife Lizzie Died 3Jun or 8Jun 1895 any help would be great i've looked in the Reading paper but no luck Doug

 

AULT, FORD, GRAYBILL, IMHOFF, ROYER, STORMFELTZ posted by Michael Ledo on Sunday, May 28, 2000

Searching for any AULT in Lancaster Co. to compare trees.

 

HUDSON, KAUFFMAN, TINKHAM posted by Georgia Henry on Sunday, May 28, 2000

I am looking for any information on the Kauffman side of my family. Johan Leonhardt Kauffman was born 2/27/1760. He lived in Brikerville,Lan.,PA He married Maria Magdalena Elizabeth Kobel.I understand that Johan was in the Rev. War. Was wanting some info. on that. Thank you

 

RHOADS, STAUFFER posted by E. Young on Sunday, May 28, 2000

I HAVE A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OF DAVID H.STAUFFER AND ELIZABETH RHOADS DATED AUGUST 9 1860.BOTH WERE FROM BEARTOWN LANCASTER COUNTY AND WERE MARRIED IN NEW HOLLAND BY PASTOR KOHLER OF EVANG. LUTHERAN CHURCH.THESE ARE MY GREAT GREAT GRANDPARENTS AND I WOULD LIKE ANY FURTHER INFO.SOME OF THEIR CHILDREN'S NAMES ARE EMMA T.,ALICE,ELDA, CORA,CLARA.

 

MOYER posted by Chris Moyer on Monday, May 29, 2000

Our family has been doing some research and have found some clues that have led us to Lancaster County, PA. My 3rd Great Grandfather was named George Moyer. He was born August 3, 1819/20. Supposedly he was orphaned as a child and he and at least three siblings were sent off to separate farms to work. Nobody in my family has been able to find out the names of his parents to further our research on the MOYER name. If anyone has any information on this, please contact me at simoriah@swbell.net. Thanks for your help in solving this ongoing family mystery.

 

BALMER, PALMER posted by Nelson Palmer on Monday, May 29, 2000

George Michael Palmer Sr. b. Jan. 3, 1693 d. April. 1772 Lancaster George Michael Palmer Jr. b. Aug. 22, 1721 d. ? Michael Palmer Sr. b. Dec. 25, 1755 Lancaster d. 1845 Frederick County, MD.
George Sr. and George Jr. were born in Germany. George Sr. arrived in PA aboard the Snow Fox in 1738. Most of the Palmer family settled in Lancaster and eventually moved to Frederick, MD.

 

GRAYBIEL, GRAYBILL, KREHBIEL posted by Sharon Graybiel on Monday, May 29, 2000

I am looking for ANY ancestors of a Jacob Graybill born Dec 1805 in Lancaster PA. JAcob's family moved to Canada and he met and married his wife Hannah Morely. I am looking for ANY information concerning his family, parents, siblings, etc. All I have is that he was born and moved to Canada with his family. I am having trouble locating a Graybill family that moved to Canada. Anyone with information please e-mail me

 

ALLEMAN posted by Bob Ballantyne on Monday, May 29, 2000

Looking to connect Dr. Horace Alleman of Lancaster and York Counties ( Civil War Era ) with F. O. Alleman, a surgeon in the Civil War and LtCol H. Clay Alleman, also served in the Civil War, both from PA. Bob Ballantyne

 

KLUNK posted by Elizabeth Thompson on Monday, May 29, 2000

hi, i am looking for anyone related to elizabeth rose klunk. lived in coatesville, pa. she was formally elizabeth king. any information would greately appreciated it is very important to us. thank you elizabeth thompson

 

NEELY posted by Ken Neely on Monday, May 29, 2000

I am looking for information on a William and Elenor Neely (the spellings could be different from this). William was born 1710-1720 in PA. Not sure if it was Lancaster or Chester County since Lancaster to my knowledge was carved out of Chester County. We have ran upon a brick wall and we are looking for the parents of William. His wife Elennor may have been a Carrington but this has not been proved so if anyone knows anything about this Neely/Carrington connection would appreciate any help that I could get.

 

ESHENHOUR, HERR, KREIDER, LIGHT, SHEAFFER, WAGNER posted by Bill Wagner on Tuesday, May 30, 2000

I have traced, with assistance from a couple of cousins, my heritage to Conrad Wagner, b. 1780, m. Catherina Faber. They bought a farm in Dauphin Co. in the late 1820"s. Their first two son's where born in Lebanon Co. I would like any information about where they lived before this time and who his parents were and where they lived. Any assistance would be appreciated.

 

HAWK posted by William Focht on Tuesday, May 30, 2000

I am searching for information about William Hawk of Conoy Township, Lancaster County, who married Elizabeth Focht(b. 1816) of Linglestown, Dauphin County. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

BECKER, DIETZ, DOLBY, FREY, REIFSNYDER posted by Jodi Adrian on Wednesday, May 31, 2000

I'm researching Samuel REIFSNYDER (1805-1864) and wife Catherine DOLBY (1810-1889) of Caernarvon Twp. Catherine's parents, Isaac DOLBY and Dorothea DIETZ, were in Caernarvon, but I don't know Sam's origins in PA. He was in Chester Cty. at the time they were married. Kids were: Daniel & Abraham (both died as children), John, Thomas H., Samuel, William, James K., Susanna and Martin...plus one whose name I don't have.
I descend from son Samuel (1836-1908) who married Caroline BECKER (1840-1930), daughter of Isaac BECKER and Sallie FREY of Brecknock Twp. Anyone with connections?

 

CLARK posted by Dawn Watro on Wednesday, May 31, 2000

I am interested in any and all information about Isaac Clark and his wife Lydia Scott. They had the following children living in Lancaster County in the 1st half of the 1900's: Daisy Blanche Clark, Enos Diller Clark, Scott Clark, Catherine Clark, Glazier Clark, Frank Clark, Isaac Clark.

 

JOHNS posted by Pat on Wednesday, May 31, 2000

I am trying to find location of SINKING SPRINGS CEM. located near Marietta ,who wouldI contact for information

 

CLIME, COMPTON, ELLENDER, KLEIN, PETIT, VANDEUSEN posted by Patty Gravois on Wednesday, May 31, 2000

Searching for a Michel Ellender of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, before 1800. He married Marie Petit or Clime (which could be Klein or Kleim). They had several children and moved to Louisiana. Possible relation to Joseph Ellender married Sarah Compton, daughter of Joseph Compton and Anna Vendoosan (probably Van Deusan) of New York, b. 1792. Thanks. Patty Whitney Gravois in Louisiana.

 

BECK, LEINBACH, WEAVER, WEBER posted by Bill Rudy on Wednesday, May 31, 2000

I am descended from Elias Leinbach who married Mary Weber/Weaver. They had a daughter named Catherine who married John Beck and went to Union County, PA. Does anyone know where Elias and Mary are buried and if they left any will? Elias died in 1860 and Mary died in 1863. I am also interested in exchanging information about the other children of Elias and Mary Leinbach. I will gladly share what information I have about John and Catherine (Leinbach) Beck's descendents.

 

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