Lancaster County, PA
Posted Queries for August 2000

DENNIS posted by Phil Dennis on Wednesday, August 2, 2000

Looking for some help in identifying people and places in some photos from my grandfathers scrapbook. The Dennis family lived in New Providence in the 1860-1880 time frame. Some moved to Chester County, others farther away.

 

KETTREN posted by Jennifer Kettren on Wednesday, August 2, 2000

Looking for information on 1750's Lancaster Co tax lists.
What I have says 1759 (East End) Name listed as Feltly Kettren Derry
I am not sure if the last name is supposed to be Derry or that they are in Derry Township.
If anyone knows were i might be able to look for this information, please let me know.

 

RHODES, ROTH posted by Cecile Harrell on Thursday, August 3, 2000

Have recently confirmed that my husband's gggrandfather Philip Rhodes was originally Philip Roth. Just ran across his name on a Palatine & Pennsylvania Dutch site http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/3955/early.htm.It lists a Philip Jacob Roth, found on will records in Lancaster Co PN. Looking for info on him.

 

THOMAS posted by D. R. Thomas on Friday, August 4, 2000

My GR-Grandfather Edwin Thomas was born in Lancaster county on Feb 1, 1820. His parents moved to Harrison County Ohio in 1834 when Edwin was 14 yrs old. He was married in Ohio to Sarah Anne Turney and then moved to Whitside County Il abt 1860. Could anyone tell me how I could find out who his parents where. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

BURGER posted by Pat on Monday, August 7, 2000

Philip Burger b1818, d1895 , from Prussia, Brother John Adam Burger b1828, lived in Lancaster City, John had a busines located at 43 S Prince st, Called John Adam Burger Contractor, I would love to find obit. for him, died1917, went to Lancaster Hist. Society, no luck, , anyone researching this name please contact me, John was married to Elizabeth Neff. thank you

 

BURKEY posted by Bob Ballantyne on Tuesday, August 8, 2000

BURKEY - Honus (John) Burkey arrived from Germany in Lancaster County in 1844 with wife Clara Bloomingsteel. Both buried at Ranck's Church. I am interested in contact with descendents of their son John B. Burkey buried St John's Methodist, Soudersburg.
Honus and Clara had several children, one of which was Elizabeth Burkey who married William Hamer Johnson, the later two my maternal great-grandparents. They moved to Philadelphia by retired to the Gap area and are buried at the Methodist Church in Atglen.
Another child of Honus/Clara, Laban Burkey, married Elizabeth Johnson, sister of Wm Hamer Johnson. In other words, Laban Burkey and Wm Johnson married each other's sisters.

 

ASHMORE, LINDLEY posted by Grover Pope on Tuesday, August 8, 2000

Have copy of the will of Richard Ashmore,dated in 1747 in Lacaster Co. Pa. Names his wife Margery, who I think could have been Margery Lindley, dau of James and Elenor Lindley from Ireland,they were Quakers. Richard names a step son Joshua, and all my children. All children b after 1735. Margery was name Adm of will. Would she have to go to orphan court to get coutody of minor children before she could settle estate? Step son Joshua was b in 1735, he was to recieve and equal share of the estate. Are there any Orphan Court records for this time frame?? Any help would be appreciated. gcapope@usit.net

 

MOYER, MYERS, PROCTOR posted by Dee on Wednesday, August 9, 2000

Hi, I'm looking for information on George Myers/Moyer born 1745 in Lancaster County, Pa. Married Mary (Unknown) 1812 died Lycoming County, Pa.

 

GALLAGHER, MONTGOMERY, ZELL posted by Katherine Fowler on Wednesday, August 9, 2000

I am looking for information on Thomas Gallagher Sr. His son John Gallagher m. Elizabeth Montgomery and John's son Thomas Gallagher m. Mary Zell. Thomas is said to be irish and Mary Zell is thought to be German. They are also believed to be Dunkards. Thomas and Mary moved to Ohio and had a child there by 1802. Any other information on this line would be appreciated. Looking for Thomas SRs. wifes name as well as possible imigration information.

 

HERBERT, MONTGOMERY posted by Marilyn Kucera on Friday, August 11, 2000

Searching for information on James Montgomery, resided in Leacock Twp., ca 1776. He and my Herbert family were neighbors and James Montgomery was an executor of the will of Stewart Herbert. Were they related or close friends?

 

KEGERISE posted by Harriett Worrell on Friday, August 11, 2000

I am looking for any one that is from the same Kegerise family I am. My gggrandfather was Michael Kegerise that married MAria Frey.My ggrandfather was Elias Kegerise.I just learned that he had some siblings.If anyone out there is related please write me. HArriett

 

BRACKENDORF posted by Debra Brown on Saturday, August 12, 2000

Looking for anyone related to the Brackendorf's. My grandfather was Louis Brackendorf and he was born about 1883 and died about 1921. He married Mary Elizabeth Rainey in TX when he was in the Army and they had 2 daughters, one was my mother. I think he had siblings and would like to make contact with them. Please email me. Thanks.

 

DUNKLE posted by Debbie Dunkle on Sunday, August 13, 2000

I am looking for information (parents, siblings) on GEORGE ABRAMS DUNKLE (b. April 16, 1848, d. July 29, 1925) who married Eliza Jane DuBree on December 16, 1875 in Philadelphia, PA. They settled in Lancaster County and had 6 children: Mary Elva, John Allred, Joseph Ernest, Arthur Stanley, Elsie Yarnall and Susan Alice. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

GOCHENOUR, GOOD, TRAGER posted by Julie wilbur on Sunday, August 13, 2000

Seeking information on the children of John Gochenour b-1779 in Conestago Twp. His parents were Jacob G and Margaret Good. Margaret's parents were Jacob and Elizabeth. Jacob married Maria Trager. From a copy of Susanna Muller's midwife records, I have found 5 accounts of Gochauner, hannes/hans. Of these one matches my direct anscester, Abraham b-1811. What I am searching for are his brothers John, Jacob, and Henry born @ 1804, 1808,or 1809. Thank you for any assistance. Julie

 

WHARRY, WHERRY posted by Brenda Christophersen on Monday, August 14, 2000

Desperately searching for the parents of John Wharry/Wherry born 7 March 1786 in Lancaster County. Married Jane Wharry of Mifflin County, PA in 1816 in Columbus, Ohio. Perhaps his father's name was John ??? Any leads or info is enthusiastically appreciated. Thank you, Brenda

 

RAUCK posted by Michael Rauck on Monday, August 14, 2000

I would like to know more about my distant relative Eugen Josef Rauck (born 24.12.1825 in Fulda, emigrated on board of the ship Marianne, arrived 3.Oct 1851 Baltimore). He was said to have contracted "Nervenfieber" and subsequently went to jail in Lancaster/Pennsylvania. He had to be supported by his maternal grandfather who lived in Fulda.

 

BURKHOLDER, EBERSOLE, HERSHEY, SNAVELY posted by Bob Jenkins on Monday, August 14, 2000

Any references to Abram Burkholder, Franklin Ebersole, Harry Snavely or Annie Hershey wife of Oliver Burkholder would be appreciated.

 

TAYLOR posted by Carol Taylor on Wednesday, August 16, 2000

seeking any information on robert taylor b. 1781 scotland died 1822 pa. married nancy martin 1808, she was from earl township. parents or siblings names of either would be helpful. thanks. carol

 

HOOVER, HUBER posted by Michael Bannerman on Wednesday, August 16, 2000

I am trying to find information on Felix HOOVER. He was born b abt 1752 in LAncaster Co., PA and d 10 June 1828. Washington Twp, Montgomery Co. Ohio. Felix was a Revolutionary War Veteran who is mentioned as a private soldier of Capt. James Ross company in "History of Lancaster Co PA with Biographical Sketches of Many of the Pioneers and Prominent Men" by Franklin Ellis and Samuel Evans, published in Philadelphia by Everts and Peck 1883 at page 45. This information is also repeated in "Pennsylvania Archives" 5th Series, Vol 2., p. 652.
My other research makes me wonder if Felix was one of the Huber family, but I couldn't find any information on him at the Pennsylvania Historical society. I know that Hoover and Huber were fairly interchangable in 18th Century Lancaster Co.

 

CUNNINGHAM posted by W. Lester Ledford on Thursday, August 17, 2000

I am researching my line of "CUNNINGHAMS"-John,Andrew,& Thomas,who were in Lancaster Co.,PA circa 1737.They were from Ireland.Any further help would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

FORBES, MORROW, WELCH, WISLER posted by Nancy Welch on Friday, August 18, 2000

I am seeking information about the family of Robert Welch who married Jane Forbes around 1769 in Tyrone Township in Perry County. His father was James Welch and his grandfather was William Welch of Lancaster County. Does anyone have information about Robert or his son John?

 

NEEL posted by Bonnie on Friday, August 18, 2000

looking for any information on john and dorcas neel who came to lancaster area from northern ireland. their children-adam,william,john,and james. james died in mifflin pa. 1801 and traveled here across the mountains with his brother john approx. 1770's. any help appreciated.

 

HEILMAN, UMBERGER posted by Bill Phillips on Saturday, August 19, 2000

I am looking for additional information on a Barbara Umberger who married Peter Heilman 1765. in Lancaster County. If anyone knows who the parents of this Barbara are, I would REALLY like to know.

 

MCLAIN, MCLAINE posted by Ruth Hull on Saturday, August 19, 2000

Looking for information on James Charles McLaine, born either in Pennsylvania or Ireland in the 1845-1850 time frame, and Caroline Painter, who were the parents of Charles Frederick McLaine, born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

 

BRADY, MCCOMB posted by Debbie Vertrees on Saturday, August 19, 2000

All the information I have on my gr. gr. grandmother is her name was Mary McComb (sp.?)from Lancaster, PA. Married name Brady. Son - Samuel Edward Brady.

 

KELLER posted by Mary Hart on Sunday, August 20, 2000

I'm searching for information on John Keller whose daughter, Mary Keller, married David Rettew in 1815, probably in Lancaster Co. If anyone has a record of this marriage, I'd appreciate hearing about it. Thanks for all help.

 

SCHNEIDER, SNYDER posted by Mary Hart on Sunday, August 20, 2000

Does anyone have information on John Frederick Snyder/Schneider, born Germany, who was married in 1838 in Lancaster Co. to Adaline Rettew, daughter of David Rettew and Mary Keller? Believe John Frederick came to the States with one or two brothers, perhaps Phillip being one of them. John Frederick and Adaline went to Louisa Co., Iowa about 1848 where he died in April 1850. Could use some help on Snyder/Schneider.

 

STAAB, STOUT posted by Nancy Beesley on Sunday, August 20, 2000

Looking for any information on Stephen STAAB, m. to Eva STOUT in 1861 in Columbia. Also seeking further information on either of their families.

 

MONTGOMERY posted by John Montgomery on Monday, August 21, 2000

James Montgomery and wife, Anne, left Lancaster Co., PA in 1739 and settled in Augusta Co., VA. Their children were Robert, John, Samuel, William, Hugh, James, Anne and Joseph. He is believed to be the brother of Hugh Montgomery, b. 1705 who married Caroline Anderson. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

 

BLECHER, BLECKER, DEFOE, DEVEAUX posted by Bobbi on Monday, August 21, 2000

lOOKING FOR GGREAT GRANDPARENTS both are frome Columbia not knowing if this is county or city am posting querys in both William Blecker md Maria Defoe . children that i know of are Erastus Joseph and Weatly or Westly . Help:)

 

MERCER, SQUIB, SQUIBB posted by Bobbi on Monday, August 21, 2000

Thomas Squibb md hannah M Mercer tey were form pa not sure of county birth around 1825 father of Thomas was Thomas Squibb no other information ..Thanks bobbi:)

 

PAINTER posted by Ruth Hull on Monday, August 21, 2000

Looking for information about Caroline Painter who was married to James Charles McLaine sometime in the 1860's. She was born 1846 in Lancaster, Pa. and had one child by James Charles McLaine whose name was Charles Frederick McLaine. According to family lore, James Charles McLaine disappeared and she married Francis Xavier Hinden in 1872. She is died in Lancaster, Pa in 1926. I would like to know her parents names and any info on James Charles McLaine.

 

LEFEVER, SEITZ, SIDES posted by Alice Plane on Tuesday, August 22, 2000

I am looking for information about John Seitz b 25 Dec 1782/3 m Sarah Lefever (b 9 Nov 1783) 20 May 1806. Children: Elizabeth, Maria, Daniel Lefever, George Washington. I'm trying to find John"s parents and John's date of death

 

KOPF, SHELLENBERGER, WELLER, WEYGANDT, WYANT posted by Susan Wyant on Tuesday, August 22, 2000

I am looking for info on Jacob Wyant m. Esther/Hester. Jacob was born in 1797. He had 4 children in Lancaster Co between 1829 and 1838. In 1839 he left PA for IN. I am also looking for info on Shellenbergers, Kopf, and Weller in Hempfield township.

 

KELLEY, KELLY, KOUNTZ, KUNTZ posted by Rena Ring on Tuesday, August 22, 2000

I am looking for info on John Kuntz-Kountz, he was born in Lancaster County, Pa. He married Jane Kelley,from West Morland County,Pa. She was born in Ireland and he was born in Lancaster. I would appreciate anything on both. Thanks

 

LEWIS, SNIDER, SNYDER posted by Darlene Lewis on Tuesday, August 22, 2000

Looking for marriage info on John Snider(Snyder)and Elizabeth ? married in Lancaster County PA before 1783. Any info will be very appreciated. Also looking for ? Lewis who immigrated to Essex County, Ontario, Canada between start and end of Revolutionary War along with this couple. Thank you in advance. Darlene Lewis

 

DIFFENBAUGH, SCHMIDT posted by Roy Hunter on Wednesday, August 23, 2000

I am looking for information on Petronella (Smit)Schmidt. Born 1827 Died 1900.First husband Mr Weber, 2nd husband Mr Schmidt.Children, George, John ,Christ, Gus, Louise and Margaret who married Daniel W. Diffenbaugh.

 

HAUSE, HOUSE, MUMMA posted by Charles Grife on Wednesday, August 23, 2000

I'm searching for the parents of both Christian Mumma (1791) and Elizabeth House of Hause (1801) both of Lancaster Co. Will appreciate any help, Thank you.

 

HOOVER, HUBER posted by Michael Bannerman on Thursday, August 24, 2000

I am looking for further information concerning Felix HOOVER/HUBER born about 1752 in Lancaster County. I now know that his parents were Felix HUBER and Maria X. The elder Felix died sometime before the revolution.
Young Felix fought in the revolution and is mentioned in Ellis's Lancaster County history as serving in Captain James Ross's Company. There are numerous references to his service in the military records in the national archives as well as the Pennsylvania archives. Felix was with Washington at Valley Forge, and is a recognized ancestor in the Descendents of Washington's Army at Valley Forge.
I would like to connect with other descendants of this branch of the Hoover-Huber family or anyone who knows about this lineage. Thank you.

 

DIEHL posted by Kim Christensen on Thursday, August 24, 2000

Looking for info on Frederick Diehl married Elizabeth Schaffner March 23 1790 at First Reformed Church Lancaster Pa. Had four children- John b 1792. John Frederick b 1794. Barbara b 1796. Fredercik b. 1798. Any information greatly appreciated. Please E mail Kim Christensen at BreezeRobert@cs.com. Thanks.

 

BARE, BENDER, BERKENBINE posted by Cheryl Grove McCosker on Friday, August 25, 2000

Below are 1900 Census records for Leah (Berkenbine) Bender b. July 3, 1821, d. Dec. 31, 1907. Theo W Bare gave information for Leah's death certificate. I would like to know if anyone has any info as to the connection between Leah and Theo. Leah is my GG Grandmother and was married to Kinzer David Bender d. 1890. Leah and Kinzer are buried at Salem Heller's cemetery in Upper Leacock, PA.
Bender, Leah State : Pennsylvania
County : Lancaster
Location : 6th Ward Lancaster Roll Number : 1424
Page : 84

Bare, Theo W. State : Pennsylvania
County : Lancaster
Location : 6th Ward Lancaster
Roll Number : 1424
Page : 84

 

HOOVER, HUBER posted by Michael Bannerman on Friday, August 25, 2000

I believe that Felix Huber arrived in Philadelphia on the Jamica Gallery from Rotterdam, 7 Feb 1738/1739. Felix Huber resided in Manheim Township, Lancaster Co. in 1756 according to tax records. I do not know Felix Hubers birth or death dates. I know he married a woman named Maria. Felix and Maria had the following children according to records from Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA: Anna Barbara Huber, baptized 4 Oct 1747 - 3 weeks old.
Maria Huber, born 27 Oct 27, 1749, baptized 8 Nov 1749.
Johann Jurgen Huber, born 7 Mar 1753 and baptized 18 Mar 1753.
From records at First Reformed Church in Lancaster, PA: Cath. Huber, baptized 22 Feb 1746.
Tobias Huber, born 25 Oct 1750 and baptized 4 Nov 1750.
Mary Cath. Huber, born 17 Oct 1756 and baptized 31 Oct 1756.
I am a descendant of their son Felix Hoover b abt 1752 PA d 10 June 1828 Washington Twp, Montgomery Co. Ohio buried Sugar Creek Cem, Centerville, Ohio. Rev War Veteran. Felix Junior is mentioned in the History of Lancaster Co PA with "Biographical Sketches of Many of the Pioneers and Prominent Men" by Franklin Ellis and Samuel Evans, published in Philadelphia by Everts and Peck 1883 page 45 Felix Hoover is listed as joining Capt. James Ross's Company in March 4, 1777. This information is also contained in PA Archives 5th Series. Vol. 2 ,p. 658.
I would like to get in contact with other people researching this family or who might be able to help locate information on Felix Elder and his wife Maria.

 

REED, SEITZ, SHANNON posted by Betty Moffitt on Friday, August 25, 2000

I am searching for the exact birthdate of Samuel Shannon, son of Thomas Shannon & Eigness/Aignes Reed/Reid born abt 1727 in Sudsbury, Lancaster, PA. He died 4 Oct 1811 in Cumberland, Davidson, TN and married Jean/Jane Reid/Reed. Their children were Anna; Esther; James; Thomas; Jane; John; David; Joseph; Sarah; George & Samuel Jr.

 

HACKMAN, KENDIG, MCALLISTER posted by Barbara Jarvis on Saturday, August 26, 2000

Can someone tell me where Derry, Lancaster Co., is located? Apparently the name no longer is used. Thanks. Does anyone happen to know how the above surnames are related (in the late 18th century)?

 

GOSSART, ZIEGLER posted by Viola Mullen on Saturday, August 26, 2000

Jacob ZIEGLER came to the US in 1746 from Germany and settled in Lancaster Co., (which became Berks Co. in 1752.) He died in 1750; his wife was Barbara. Their daughter Margaret married John Jacob GOSSART (born c.1725 and d. March 1779 in Bethel Twp, Lancaster Co.) ( now Lebanon Co.) Jacob ZIEGLER and Barbara's son Philip (b. circa 1734 in Berne, Switzerland) married Regina Requel. Am interested in contact with anyone wishing to trade info on these families.

 

KERN, PIETSCH posted by JoAnn Cantrell on Saturday, August 26, 2000

Looking for information on A. Louisa PIETSCH resident of Lites, Lancaster co. PA.in 1842. Peter KERN, b. ca 1799 , first wife Charlotte PIETSCH died in Washtenaw co. Michigan in 1836. Peter KERN purchased land from A. Louisa PIETSCH in Washtenaw co. Michigan in 1842. Purchase money was sent to A. Louisa in Lites, Lancaster co. PA. What relation, if any, was A.Louisa PIETSCH to Peter's first wife Charlotte PIETSCH ? Help appreciated. JoAnn Cantrell, P.O. Box 1516, Krebs, OK 74554.

 

ZINCK posted by Donn Neal on Saturday, August 26, 2000

Jacob ZINCK seems to have been affiliated with Trinity Lutheran Church. Does this church still exist? What is or was its location?

 

SPADE, SPAETH, SPAID, SPAITHE, SPAYDE posted by Jeffrey Spayde on Sunday, August 27, 2000

Johannes Spade arrived on the ship "Two Brothers" in 1753. Prior to the American Revolution and until 1782 he was taxed in Philadelphia. His son John Spade married Mary Farnsworth. John was born in Phil. Some time between 1791 and 1823 he and his family spent time in Lancaster Co. and he also possibly a siblings living in Lancaster Co. Their children were John, Henry, David, & Jacob. John married 2nd. Rachel, and they had Peggy, & Rachel. Looking for any information on anyone in Lancaster Co., Pa. with same surname.

 

BAR, BARE, BEAR, EBERLY, SHEIDLEY, STARK posted by Nancy Cartwright on Sunday, August 27, 2000

I am looking for information on Frederick Sheidley Bear 10/22/1835, Samuel Bear 01/15/1801, Samuel Bear, 2-5-1762,Samuel Bear 5-51731, Hand Jacob Bar, 1-26-1680, Rifferwill Germany, Canton Zurich, Henry Bar 1650 all from the village of Oregon, Lancaster County

 

DITZLER posted by Nancy Cartwright on Sunday, August 27, 2000

I am looking for information on William Wesley Ditzler 1-15-1860 from Hopeland, Lancaster County. Also father Henry Ditzler

 

BARR, HESS, KAUFFMAN posted by Dale Barr on Sunday, August 27, 2000

We are looking for the families of John and Nancy Anna Kauffman Barr. We know Nancy Anna's parents names were: Veronica Hess and Michael Kauffman they were married in 1804 in Millersville, Lancastor Co., PA. John and Nancy were married in 1824 in Quarrysville, Lancastor Co. PA. John and Nancy moved to Ohio in 1834 and settled in Richland/Ashland Counties with their 10 children: John K., Fannie, Benjamin, Samuel, Jacob, Eliza, Anna, Mary, Iassc and Abraham. Please e-mail any information would be welcomed!! Thank you!!

 

BOLINGER posted by Walter Bolinger on Tuesday, August 29, 2000

My g grandfather, Nicholas Bolinger, was born June 4 1780 in Cocalico Twp.Any information about his parents and siblings would be appreciated. His father came from Switzerland. Thank you.

 

MCATEER posted by Pamela McAteer on Wednesday, August 30, 2000

researching MCATEER before 1838. William H.D. McAteer came from LAncaster Co SC. HAve info that his parents came from LAncaster Co PA. He married Janie Adams in SC. Thankyou, Pamela McAteer

 

BAKER posted by David Baker on Thursday, August 31, 2000

I am looking for Peter Baker(1806/1807), Son of John Baker(1771-1840),Grandson of David Baker(1740-Aug.5,1813). Peter was born in Lancaster, Pa. Father, John migrated from Virginia. Grandfather David died in Clayborne Co., Tenn. Any information or leads would be greatly appreciate. Willing to share any information I have. Dave

 

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