Archives: Queries from September 1997

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Mon Sep 1 01:32:42 1997
E-mail: h m zabel
Query: seeking information on NIEBEL (NEIBEL) ancestors and descendants. Queries welcome.

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Mon Sep 1 15:08:13 1997
E-mail: Robert L. Windemuth
Query: Looking for information on George Paltzgroff (Paltzgraff, Paltzgrave, Palsgroff) married to Maria Bremer whose father's name is listed as Brehm in Will Abstracts 1798-1825 on p. 343 Which is correct Bremer or Brehm? Also looking for information on Bremer if that is the correct name.

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Mon Sep 1 15:36:07 1997
E-mail: Robyn Stone
Query: I am searching for the relatives of my ggrandmother,Lotta Alberta BOONE Felix of Reading,Berks,PA. She had 9 brothers and sisters all were originally BOONES. Their birthnames are: Annette Irene BOONE ,Herbert BOONE, Clarence Sherman BOONE, Ada Minerva BOONE, Huizinga Messchert BOONE, Laura May /BOONE , Grace Estella BOONE,Samuel BOONE (Jr.?) Ralph Edgar BOONE. Please let me know if you are related to any of the above people. Thanks.

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Mon Sep 1 18:26:41 1997
E-mail: Larry Fabian
Query: Looking for any information on Warren & Eva EHST, including direct decendents such as Matilda "Lulu" Ehst Bernd, and any other brothers or sisters she might have. She was born I believe in the early 1900's, but I do not have an exact date of birth. Please contact me with any helpful information that you might have. Thank you ! Please contact me at LCF82397@aol.com

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Tue Sep 2 11:17:48 1997
E-mail: Wendy Nunnemaker
Query: I am researching anyone in Berks county with the surname KARNES and SEIDEL. Please help!!

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Tue Sep 2 19:47:06 1997
E-mail: Nancy Ames
Query: Reuben ROGERS info needed! Reuben was born in 1811. There is a Reuben in the 1820 census for Berks County, and 1830... then in 1840 a Reuben appears in Racine County, Wisconsin, and by 1860 he's in Juneau County, where my 3x great grandfather, Reuben ROGERS, lived and is buried. Looking for any information on this ROGERS line.

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Wed Sep 3 05:22:05 1997
E-mail: Cindy Kimes
Query: KEIM/KIME/KIMES/MENGES Looking for information on the families of John Christian KEIM/KIME who was the son of Anna Marie and Conrad KEIM and married (1) Anna Margaret MENGES. They lived in Northumberland, Berks Co, PA until about 1812 when they moved to Fayette, Seneca Co, NY and operated a hotel on Seneca Lake in western New York State. They were the parents of David KIME, Peter KIMES, and possibly Jacob KIME. Also known as Christian KIME, he was born 27 May 1769 in Oley, Berks Co., PA and died 31 December 1855 in Seneca Co, NY. Anna Margaret, or Margaret as she was known, was born 02 February 1767 in Muncy, Lycoming Co, PA and died in Seneca Co, NY on 12 May 1834. After Margaret died, he later married an Elizabeth. They most likely had a son Reuben, born in 1844, died Mar. 4, 1870. Elizabeth was born about 1787 and died 02 February 1871 in Norwalk, Huron Co, OH. Descendants lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, New York and elsewhere.

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Wed Sep 3 17:22:39 1997
E-mail: Kim Hollenbach
Query: GEHRINGER, ROTH I am looking for info on my g grandparents DAVID GEHRINGER b.9/9/1854 d.9/5/1933 and his wifeCATHERINE ( ROTH) b. 1/3/1856 d. 3/16/39 all this info is from the tombstones in New Bethel Zion Cemetery in krumsville, greenwich township, berks county. children included Robert Walter Frank Addie Elsie Herbert Thank You

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Thu Sep 4 15:53:49 1997
E-mail: Barbara Lavin
Query: Am interested in any information on HANS JAUCOB NEUFFERT(OR DIRIVATIVE) Have info on the NEIFERTfamily in Sch. Cnty. Would like any in Berks Thanks!!

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Thu Sep 4 16:19:38 1997
E-mail: Justine Walter
Query: MAGDALENA FOX nee NUNNEMACHER married JOHANNES FOX on Feb. 3, 1816. They had 2 sons and 4 daughters. I need the names and dates of the children.

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Thu Sep 4 18:19:01 1997
E-mail: Robyn Stone
Query: Any information on HUIZINGA MESSCHERT BOONE of Reading,BerksCo.,PA.circa 1870. Parents SAMUEL G. BOONE b.Jan.28,1838 died April 27,1923 and EMMA M.HARP born Jan.11,1845 died April 23,1929.

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Thu Sep 4 18:20:20 1997
E-mail: Judy Bowman
Query: Looking for EDINGER family. Christopher Sr. and Jr. with possible brother Christian on the 1800 Census. Listed in Berks, Bucks, ?Rowan Counties. Couldn't find Rowan county??? Would it be a township? Any help or connection to another EDINGER/EDDINGER researcher would be welcome.

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Thu Sep 4 18:35:27 1997
E-mail: robyn stone
Query: BOONE ; any info on HUIZINGA MESSCHERT BOONE parents Samuel G. Boone b.Jan.28,1838 d.Apr.27,1923 Emma M. Harp b.Jan.11,1845 d.Apr.23,1929. All of Reading,Berks Co.,PA

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Thu Sep 4 19:23:23 1997
E-mail: Scott Stoner
Query: Looking for the parents of Dr. Frederick Treon b.1762 in Berks County. He married Sara Gaugler, later moved to Washington Twp., Northumberland Co.

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Fri Sep 5 11:50:42 1997
E-mail: Robin Smith
Query: Would apprecriate any info on a Daniel Baldoser born in PA. He died in Junction City, OH on Sept. 11, 1841. His wife was Catherine (Swank) Baldoser who died Sept 4, 1840. Daniel was born 1785 in PA, possibly Berks Co. PA. I need his father and mothers name and any info before that.

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Fri Sep 5 12:37:02 1997
E-mail: Jeff Miller
Query: I am searching for any information about Adam Zweyer, born 1772. He left Berks Co. and came to what is now Preston Co. WV in 1793. He married Mary Cale. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

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Fri Sep 5 19:44:40 1997
E-mail: Rick Facemire
Query: Seek info on Christian Fesmeier and Helena Fesmeier who were in the Exeter Township area of Berks County, PA, in 1756 and had a daughter named Maria Margaretha. Rick Facemire, P.O. Box 401, Sutton, WV 26601 or e-mail me.

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Sat Sep 6 12:29:23 1997
E-mail: Doug Powers
Query: SWAHLER, SWALLER, SWALLERS, SWALLOWS Requesting info on the descendants of a Christian SWAHLER, a Swiss emigrant who came to Berks County @ 1745. Believe his son or grandson was Andrew SWALLOWS, a Rev War soldier who settled in Overton County, TN. Thanks!

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Sat Sep 6 13:07:55 1997
E-mail: Robin L. Zeigler-Stone
Query: Searching for information on the family of John ZEIGLER and his wife who had a son Andreas ZEIGLER b. 30 Nov. 1744 in Berks Co., PA. Andreas marr. ca 1768 to Henrietta Sophia NEIDIG b. 25 Jul. 1749 in Germany,the daughter of Daniel NEIDIG. Who are the parents of John, who is his wife and where did they come from, and what other children did they have? Any information on John ZEIGLER (w/various spelling) and his wife would help. I will be glad to exchange information on this family to date. ZEIGLER, John iss;Andreas b. 30 Nov. 1744 Berks Co. PA marr. Henrietta sophia NEIDIG iss;Anna Margaret b. ca 1769 Daniel b. 4 Jan. 1770 Montgomery Co. PA Johan Adam b. 1771 Montgomery Co. PA Andreas Jr. b. 18 Jan. 1773 Berks Co. PA Jacob b. 13 Nov. 1775 Berks Co. PA Johann Fredrich b. 6 Apr. 177 Berks Co. PA Abraham b. 27 Sept. 1779 Berks Co. PA Isaac b. 27 Jul. 1781 Berks Co. PA John George b. 8 Jul. 1780 John Peter b. 3 Mar. 1783 Berks Co. PA Johan Catherine

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Sun Sep 7 11:54:05 1997
E-mail: Holly Howard
Query: GEIS/GEISE/GEISS looking for parents of Jacob Geis born 10-14-1777. Spouse of Maria Hapel; married 12-25-1803 in Schwartzwald Church, Exeter, Berks.

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Sun Sep 7 12:08:26 1997
E-mail: Michael D. Nestor
Query: Looking for information concerning Frederick Nester I, b 1709, Frederick Nester II, b 1739, Andrew Nester, and Jacob Nester, b 1766, s/o Frederick II. Frederick II and Jacob moved to NC and then to Montgomery Co, Va.

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Sun Sep 7 14:38:17 1997
E-mail: M.Shankel
Query: Am interested in the ancestors of CATHARINE GREIS, who was married to Abraham Impody GEHRIS on September 28, 1834 in Hill Church. Appreciate any help.

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Mon Sep 8 07:24:56 1997
E-mail: CHARLES B. BISS
Query: I am trying to find any one with last name BISS entering port of Philadelphia or residing in Berks co. before 1775.

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Mon Sep 8 17:05:20 1997
E-mail: Harold R. "Dick" Bower
Query: ORTH, Phillip born abt 1840 in Berks County, PA. Married Savilla KOLLER abt 1864 and had 1 known son (more kids I'm sure) He was Howard Levi born 1867 in Berks County. (Grandson Edward ORTH operated The ORTH Auction House in Reading, Berks, PA from abt 1935 to Abt 1960' Any info appreciated. Thanks

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Mon Sep 8 19:57:42 1997
E-mail: Mary L. Wolverton
Query: Searching for marriage record for Jonathan WOLVERTON and Kesiah WILKINSON before 1800. Kesiah was born in Berks Co. the dau.of Edward WILKINSON and Mary RENALT.

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Mon Sep 8 23:18:46 1997
E-mail: Kenneth R. Gross, Jr.
Query: GROSS/STOUDT: My earlier query regarding David GROSS and Margaretha STOUDT, both born and married (circa 1800) in Berks County, did not carry my complete e-mail address.

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Tue Sep 9 12:39:33 1997
E-mail: HAAS
Query: Looking for any history on Forrest HAAS, son of Lester HAAS, son of Edwin HAAS, son of Herbert HAAS. AM certain they were residents of Berks County, Woodchoppertown area at least back to Lester

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Tue Sep 9 14:05:58 1997
E-mail: Michael Dye
Query: Looking for descendants of Thomas Millard who arrived from England sometime between 1670 and 1699. Numerous Millard brothers and sisters, some migrated into North Carolina and Virginia. Some names are Timothy, Joseph, Mary, Samuel, Levi and many others.

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Tue Sep 9 17:06:03 1997
E-mail: Glenn Repp
Query: My immigrant ancestor,CASPER REPP,arrd Phil 1737. Settled in Longswamp Twp, Berks Cty (Mertz church). M to CATHERINE (maiden name unk). His son, CONRAD, relocated to Norwegian Twp, Schuylkil Cty (Pineswamp church). M to EVA CATHERINE (MERTZ ?). Served in 1 st Batt, Berks militia. Had children: MARIA,ANNA MARIE,CONRAD,JOHANNES,JACOB,SOLOMON,DAVID,PETER,DANIEL, HANNA. PETER m ELIZABETH (SHAEFFER ?) & moved to Medina cty, Ohio. Have done much research. Seeking any info. Will share. Other closely related families: BENSINGER & KIME (KEIM).

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Wed Sep 10 07:28:49 1997
E-mail: Shirley Gantz
Query: JOHANN CONRAD ERNST Any info On Johan or known as Conrad Ernst's children. Arrived in 1737 in Philadelphia and lived in Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co. Any info welcome. Thanks for your help.

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Wed Sep 10 19:09:07 1997
E-mail: joe fedeyko
Query: thomas franco

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Thu Sep 11 12:02:59 1997
E-mail: BARBARA
Query: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON A MATILDA SARGE BORN IN PERRY TWP. OF BERKS OF BERKS CT. BORN IN 1840 OR 1850.

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Thu Sep 11 15:20:32 1997
E-mail: Barbara Wegley Anderson
Query: WEGLEY/WEIGLEY/WEIGLE (ANY SPELLING) Adam b. 1744 in Reamstown, Lancaster Co. m. Hannah Eva WALTER 26 Sep. 1769 in First Reformed Ch. Lancaster Co.; moved to White Marsh , Montgomery Co. then Berks Co. Owned Black Horse Tavern @west end of Robesonia - Rt 422 & Charming Forge Rd. Adam and Eva had 9 children; Joseph 1770; Samuel 1772; David, Jacob Adam 1789; Dabuek; Elizabeth 1773; Sarah; Catherine 1786; and Susannah. Adam died 1798 in Womelsdorf. Adam's father was brother of Johan Michael Weigley, both contemporaries of William Penn. Any information on Adam's parents, siblings, ancestors, etc. or his life in Berks Co. will be appreciated.

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Thu Sep 11 19:30:10 1997
E-mail: Mary Lou Huckaby
Query: Looking for marriage information for Jacob BOLL b abt 1820 in Germany to Mary Amelia LaPAGE b May 18, 1930 they were married about 1845. They were Catholic. Mary Amelia was born in Philadelphia. These are my great- grandparents. My e-mail address will change Oct. 1st to mhuckaby@alpha1.net

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Fri Sep 12 00:26:32 1997
E-mail: Carol Asperw
Query: Trout, Wentel born 1689 arrived 1738 from Germany Trout, Wentel born 1785 married Barbara Miller 1830-40 Trout, James G born 4-24-1824 died 11-4-1898 married Mariah Arms (both from West Liberty Trout, James G born 1865 in Mt. Pleasant PA. married Elizabeth Rowe born 1868 Strasburg PA I know we visited a farm in PA where there was a family tree on a stone wall, I believe my dad's name and mine are included on it. Trout, Lester and Trout, Carol

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Fri Sep 12 08:40:58 1997
E-mail: Pamela Hamilton
Query: I have two main focuses rihgt now...can anyone help me out with information on Valentin Neu, he cam over form Germany on Sept. 1,1736 on the Ship Harle. He landed at the port of Philadadelphia along whith his wife Anna Catherina(Jacobi, i believe)Neu. and the second thing I am looking for is a regimental roster for the 101st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, Company D. Thnaks in advance for any help you can give me!

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Fri Sep 12 11:48:24 1997
E-mail: Robin Smith
Query: Looking for info on Daniel and Catherine (SCHENK) BALTHASER who were married April 14, 1810.

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Fri Sep 12 15:42:24 1997
E-mail: Marilyn Turner
Query: Stocker

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Fri Sep 12 19:01:11 1997
E-mail: Anne Barthel Applegath
Query: Looking for parents of my ggg gf, Nicholas MOYER, b 20Jun 1758 @ Albany Twp, Berks Co.PA. He m 1783 Rosanna FEDERICK. They had 8 kids, and by Feb 1798 when my gg gf Henry MOYER (6th kid) was born, they were living @ Bellefonte in Centre Co PA. We plan to be around Lancaster PA on 17-19 OCT, and may follow up leads. Thx, Anne & Doug in Midland, MI

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Fri Sep 12 20:52:56 1997
E-mail: Jim Long
Query: PETER LANG/LONG b.1765: His mother was said to be PHOEBE GLASSMYER. Had 8 children with wife: KEEFER, and 8 children with wife: SARAH GENZEL (father ADAM GENZEL) 1st born, 1806:JACOB LANG/LONG in Longswamp, Berks. Peter Lang Family moved in 1811 to Union/Snyder co. PA. The father of Peter Lang is said to have come to Berks with a family with the name of ZIEGLER from Georgia. Please Email if you have info.

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Sat Sep 13 05:16:05 1997
E-mail: Jim Rissmiller
Query: JAMES KILPATRICK, I am looking for information on this man. He was an immigrant from Ireland so time in the early 20th century. He was my great-great-grandfather on my mother's side (Fern Marie Quniter). I would like to find out where in Ireland he came from, also any othe descendants.

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Sat Sep 13 07:55:20 1997
E-mail: Chris Lallier
Query: BALTHASER BOLDOSER BALDOSER

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Sat Sep 13 11:17:36 1997
E-mail: Pat
Query: I am looking for info in the Phila. area regarding a James Aewers. His son,James 2nd, went to Md. and married a LeConte. These would have been my ggggggrandparents.

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Sat Sep 13 11:41:55 1997
E-mail: Pat
Query: I am looking for SEWERS in th Phila. area. JAMES SEWERS MARRIED ELIZABETH LECONTE. The LeContes were wealthy landowners in the Dorchester Maryland area. This family had a history of early blindness-retinitus pigmentosa. I would like to know more about James Sewers and the Sewers family.

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Sat Sep 13 13:50:20 1997
E-mail: Peggy McKenzie
Query: WINEY or WEINEY, Jacob Listed in 1790 census in Berks Co., Reading Borough I am looking for any information on this family.

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Sat Sep 13 14:38:41 1997
E-mail: George Scherman
Query: BUXTON, CLEMENT, CLEMSON,KENDALL, DEHART, TYSON, HELLER, HOPPER I am currently looking for information on David BUXTON, who was married to Amelia DEHART. They lived in Reading. David S. BUXTON died in a Confederate prisoner of war camp in Virginia as a result of a wound in September of 1864. That is all the information I have on the Buxtons. I am also looking for information on the family of William Clemson who was the first superintendent of the Charles Evans Cementary in Reading. Thanks for any help George Scherman.

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Sat Sep 13 18:35:22 1997
E-mail: Jim Leith
Query: MORGAN--Seeking info on the family of MORGAN MORGAN & wife Catherine listed in Berks Co. deed Cumru Twp. 1754. Anyone with info on this family please email morhunt@digital.net

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Sat Sep 13 21:40:01 1997
E-mail: Joyce Purdue
Query: BOSSERT/POSSART/BUSSARD - Rudolph --Berks County - Greenwich Twp. 1800 - 1830. First husband of my ancester Brigetta/Margaret/Peggy. Need marriage record to obtain her maiden name. Relocated to Indiana Twp. (Near Pittsburgh) 1830. Had two children, John and Sara. Died in Pgh. July 1830. Have will naming only these two children. Have found name in various Berks Co. records but cannot find any marriage.

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Sun Sep 14 17:17:19 1997
E-mail: Pat
Query: Can anybody help me with the following? I am looking for info on the CIRCLE ( Zircle?) family.This family went to Ohio in the early 1800's and setled in the St Mary's area of western Ohio.

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Sun Sep 14 20:57:56 1997
E-mail: Chuck Bush
Query: KLINE STOVER KEPHART GOSS RADEBACH SMEAL Looking for parents and siblings or any other information on Daniel D. KLINE and his family.He married Catharine STOVER abt 1813 in Rock Forge, Centre Co., PA. Daniel b. in Reading, Berks Co., PA d. 1891 They had 9 children: George W. KLINE b. bef1830 Mill Hall, Centre Co., PA d.1886 Mercer Co., PA m. Susan KEPHART in Clearfield Co., PA Daniel J. KLINE b. 1836 d. 1915 m. Sophia A. GOSS 1858 Benjamin F. KLINE b. 1838 Mill Hall, Centre Co., PA d.? m. Amanda L. GOSS John F. KLINE b. 1844 Centre Co., PA d. ? m. Sophia RADEBACH Mary Ann KLINE b. Feb. 28, 1844 Mill Hall, Centre Co., PA d. June 20, 1923 m. Vincent SMEAL Sophia KLINE b. 1849 d. 1879 m. Jesse H. SMEAL James KLINE b. 1850 d. ? Emma KLINE b. 1852 d. ? Frances KLINE b. 1853 d. ?

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Mon Sep 15 06:13:27 1997
E-mail: Wanda
Query: any info on Mary FRITZ lived Berks co, d after 1784 in Chester Co, children Martin Shenkel, Phoebe Shenkel

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Mon Sep 15 08:48:36 1997
E-mail: Daniel McCallus
Query: Researching the BERLET/BARLET families who lived in Reading and Bern Twp.in the mid to late 1700's.

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Mon Sep 15 14:40:42 1997
E-mail: Jenni L. Coe
Query: Searching for any info on my ggggrandmother Sarah"maiden name unknown", born 1776 in Pa. She married "first name unknown"Coe and moved to Ky with her family, ect. Please contact me with any info or ideas. Thanks, Jenni L. Coe

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Tue Sep 16 09:19:27 1997
E-mail: Robert Freese Burns
Query: Looking for the parents/siblings,etc. of PETER FREESE b April 5,1800 in Union co. PA . He married ANNA FAUST b Dec. 12,1808 on April 10,1828. ANNA's parents were HENRY and MAGDELENA FAUST who at one time lived in Berks Co. Any information on the ancestors of PETER FREESE would be deeply appreciated.

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Tue Sep 16 15:35:28 1997
E-mail: B.Albert
Query: Seeking any information on the surname GREENLEAF. I found a marriage in the Christ Lutheran records of Stouchsburg, Berks County for this surname and it lists the man as being of color.My great-grandfather was given the middle name of GREENLEAF because of his INDIAN ancestry.Seeking to find out more info on the Indian heritage/tribe of this surname. Thanks for any information provided.

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Tue Sep 16 18:48:30 1997
E-mail: Betty J. Burdan
Query: Looking for any descendents of WILLIAM YORGEY RHOADS (b.8-31-1861) and wife ALICE (LEVENGOOD) RHOADS. Alice and William had only one son who lived to adulthood. He was CLAUDE RHOADS (b.2-12-1899 d.1966) married ElEANOR MUNCH (b.2-28-1900 d. 9-2-1964). William was the son of HENRY EGOLF RHOADS and his wife, SARAH (REIFSNYDER) YORGEY. Sarah and Henry had 10 children and William's line is the only one we have been unable to locate for the annual HENRY E. RHOADS family reunion in Douglass Township, Berks County. PA

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Wed Sep 17 06:28:39 1997
E-mail: DMartin
Query: Looking for any info the family LOBACH. Early Berks county residents. Peter and Samuel? Also town of Lobachsville?

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Wed Sep 17 15:37:34 1997
E-mail: Clay Rhoads
Query: Rhoads I am challenging the accuracy of you Amitville Lutheran Chrurch Cemetary listing One Daniel and Magdelena Rhodes and their 5 sons are listed. I'm sorry but their headstones rest directly in front of the UCC church in Amityville and thier surname is Rhoads not Rhodes, also the only Womelsdorfs buried in Amityville are in the UCC cemetary also

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Wed Sep 17 18:38:42 1997
E-mail: Peggy Schell
Query: SCHELL - looking for any and all info on three generations of Schells from Reading. Kenneth Wayne SCHELL b. Oct 16,1926 is the second of three children born to Edwin Albert SCHELL (b.Reading Sept. 23, 1905) and Dorothy Mae STARR (b. Pottsville, PA Jan, 1907). Edwin Albert was the son of Edwin SCHELL (b. Reading,PA)and Susan GABLE (b. Reading)

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Thu Sep 18 13:37:15 1997
E-mail: Dale E. Steffey
Query: I need the birth & death dates & the names of the parents of Abraham STEFFY/STEFFEY/STEFFE who married Elizabeth REMP in 1796 atthe at the Schwartzwald Church, Berks Co. PA. He is believed to be the son of Frederick STEPHAN/STEFFY born in 1752 in Lancaster Co. PA who was the youngest son of the 1737 immigrant Philip STEFFEN/STEPHAN/STEFFY who came from Hirschthal, Germany with his wife & two children.

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Fri Sep 19 10:29:49 1997
E-mail: Vicki Soriano
Query: Looking for MOHN/FITTERLING information. Descended from Johannes Mohn who arrived on ship Elizabeth in 1733. My ggggrandfather was Daniel Mohn b. 1847, married to Anna Fitterling. Any information on these two people would be greatly appreciated.

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Sat Sep 20 13:12:25 1997
E-mail: Patty Williams
Query: PATTERSON, Millard, BELL. Looking for searchers of descendants of Robert Patterson b c 1720 d 1782 in Exeter Twp. Berks Co. PA m Mary --?--. According to will dated 1782 he left wife & ch.: Robert b 1744 (m Mary Millard and removed to Cumberland Co. PA), Abigail, James (who removed to Loudoun Co. VA), Hannah, (m Charles Bell and d before 1789), Samuel (d "young" leaving two sons, Robert and Benjamin) and John "the youngest". It is information on this John I particularly seek, though want information on all.

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Sat Sep 20 15:48:14 1997
E-mail: Clay Rhoads
Query: If anybody has any information on this line of Rhoads's please email me Clay Rhoads(1971-present) Charles w. RhoadsIII (1957-present)brother Charles W. RhoadsJr.(1932-1984)father born in Reading Jane Grubb Rhoads(1934-present)mother(Palmyra,PA) Madeline Rhoads(1917-?)aunt Gloria Rhoads Longacre(1924-?)aunt Elizabeth Rhoads Unenberg(1926-?)aunt Grandparents Charles W.RhoadsSr.(1887-1956)Born in Reading Gladys McLaughlin Rhoads(1898-1974)Vancouver, British Columbia Great Grandparents Walton Stetler Rhoads(1861-1932)Born In Amityville Elizabeth Woomer (or Womer) Rhoads (1861-1921) Myerstown,PA Great Uncles and Aunts Lawrence (Chip) Rhoads (1890-1986)Married No children Minnie Rhoads(1883-?)died in sanitarium Blanche Rhoads(1893-1987)Did research for DAR but stopped for unknown reason Old Maid Dorothy"Dot"Rhoads Sotter(?-?) Married Great Great Grandparents William Stetler or Samuel Rhoads(1830-1861)Amityville, my family found the grave marker but I can't Harriet Kulp Rhoads(1832-1888)Reading,PA Beyond That supposedly William was the son of Samuel Rhoads who was the son of Daniel and Magdelena and Daniel was the son of a Barnabas Rhoads but I have yet to come accross his name anywhere as to Barnabas being the son of Jacob Johann Roth I do not know.

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Sat Sep 20 15:59:32 1997
E-mail: Robin L. Zeigler-Stone
Query: Anna Margaret ZEIGLER (d/o Andreas & Sophia NEIDIG) b. ca 1769 married Jacob BERNHARD w/issue 1-Catherine b. 20 Mar. 1788 Bowers, Berks Co., PA, 2-George b.19 May 1793 Bowers, Berks Co., PA, 3-Andreas b. 4 Jun. 1795 Beiber creek, Berks Co., PA, 4-John b. 25 May 1797 Berks Co., PA, 5-Abraham bapt. 27 Apr. 1799 Bowers, Berks Co., PA, 6-Anna Margaret b. 24 Mar. 1801 Longswamp, Berks Co., PA.

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Sun Sep 21 13:58:48 1997
E-mail: Don Foust
Query: I have over a million 3 x 5 index cards on the FAust/FOust families in America and Germany. It would take several years to enter all of this on the net, so I will research any query for you from my files. I am retired, and this is what I do. Looking to hear from you.

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Sun Sep 21 16:55:55 1997
E-mail: Ann Bingaman Jacobs
Query: KERPER/KOEPER/CARPER Searching for anyone researching this family. Abraham Kerper. His sons: Julius, Paul and Valentine. Paul's son Abraham Kerper started using the name Carper and moved to West Virginia after 1779. Paul died in Berks Co., PA

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Sun Sep 21 17:30:58 1997
E-mail: Evelyn Pecht
Query: BETZ, BETTS, MILLER Samuel BETZ, b. 1765, married Ester/Hester MILLER, b. 1769 in Berks Co. 21 Apr 1791 at Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchburg. Children: William, 1792; Sarah (Sally), 1794; Elisabeth, 1796; Catharina, 1798; George, 1801; Samuel, abt 1803; Henry, 1806; Levinia, 1808; Andrew, 1811; David, 1817; and Eliza, 1819. All born in Stouchberg except David & Eliza who were born in Lebanon Co. Need parents of Samuel & Ester/Hester. Appreciate any help on this family. Have hit the brick wall! Thanks.

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Sun Sep 21 21:26:51 1997
E-mail: Sandra GEHRET Lampe
Query: Tue Jun 17 21:16:43 1997 E-mail: SANDRA "GEHRET" LAMPE Query: Researching "GEHRET" Odnel GEHRET, b.8/5/1887,Fleetwood,Pa. d.10/27/1954,Reading,Pa. Auto mechanic. Married Elizabeth Mae "BUCK" GEHRET, b.5/1/1888,Grimsville,Pa. d.9/25/1946. Now things get confusing. Rudolf GEHRET married Sara SCHLEGEL, b. Fleetwood, Pa. but where did Rudolf come from??? Any brothers or sisters to either families?? I've been searching but can't find anything. Any info out there?? The families seemed to have stayed in the Berks County area. I am sending to Berks Co. Genealogical Society for membership, hoping they have some info. THANKS TO ALL WHO CAN HELP ME. correction :-) Rudolf GEHRET married Sara WEINDT can anyone help me with information. I can not get the ROTHERMEL BOOK ( page 385 ) sent to my local library in Muscatine, Iowa. The cities that have the book say that it can not be lent.

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Mon Sep 22 08:23:17 1997
E-mail: John S. Davis
Query: DAVIS, Calvin, born 1798 in Pennsylvania. Listed in 1850 U.S. Census living in Newcastle, NH. Seeking info on parentage, siblings etc.

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Mon Sep 22 09:20:39 1997
E-mail: Roger Coltvet
Query: George BECHTEL, born 1818 (Pottsgrove Twp., Montgomery Co., PA), married in 1839 in Reading, PA to Angelina MEYER, died between 1860-1870. Was he in the Civil War? If so, did he die as a result? In 1860 census he lived in the Southwest Ward of Reading, PA. In 1870, his widow and children lived in the 8th ward of Reading, PA.

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Mon Sep 22 10:35:46 1997
E-mail: Charles Johnson
Query: BERKS CO-DORMEYER/DORNMEYER, PETER Seek any information concerning this PETER, who lived in PINE GROVE TWP at the time of his death in 1783. Wife was CHRISTIANA, eldest son LUDWIG, "several children" according to BERKS ORPHAN COURT RECORD in 1783.

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Mon Sep 22 18:56:43 1997
E-mail: Richard Parish
Query: I am seeking information on ALVIN BARNETT, born in Berks County, ca. 1838 - 1843. Thank you.

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Tue Sep 23 08:46:12 1997
E-mail: A. Webb
Query: Am looking for HOUSER, HAUSER, (CASPER) information He was in Northhamptom county in 1790 per Census. Came from the Rhineland in Germany?? He had children James, John, Josiah and Mary Ann. All were born from 1793 to 1800. We believe he was married to a Margaret Sophia NUHARD (sp??) He probably married her in Germany, He arrived here in 1763 in Maryland, we think. He bought land in Virginia and finally settled there, but we know there is many ancestors still living in Pennsylvania. Also Schuylkill, Pa and Lancaster and Houserville in Centre County. Thanks

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Wed Sep 24 08:09:49 1997
E-mail: Margaret G. Fish
Query: Seeking any mention of Christopher DIMN (DIMNER) , came from Germany about 1754 to Berks Co., and family moved to Lycoming Co. probably about 1796. His wife was Margaretha SIDTLER (?), "daughter of a German Lutheran family". At least two daughters born in Berks Co. Mary and Elizabeth. Chris Dimn's father, John (Dem) d. soon after arrival in Phila.

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Wed Sep 24 12:54:11 1997
E-mail: Robert D. Cramer
Query: Kramer/Cramer, Jonas Parents, siblings, grandparents of Jonas Cramer

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Wed Sep 24 21:05:31 1997
E-mail: Rand Smith
Query: I have hit a wall on JOHN SMITH! The last record I have is an Exeter Monthly Meeting minute stating his marriage to Ann Jenkins on July 30, 1752. There is nothing before it and I am absolutely clueless about what to do next... Any friendly advice out there?

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Thu Sep 25 16:56:39 1997
E-mail: Clark Frederic
Query: I am looking for information on the Frederic name in the Berks county area.

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Thu Sep 25 18:43:30 1997
E-mail: Kenneth W Beamer
Query: BOEHMER

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Fri Sep 26 07:48:47 1997
E-mail: Gordon L. drollinger
Query: Jacob DROLLINGER on 1752 Longswamp township tax list. Is he the Friedrich Jacob DROLLINGER born Ellmendingen 1731, son of Johann Eberhard?

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Fri Sep 26 11:13:47 1997
E-mail: Dave Schubert
Query: BARNHISER-NEIKIRK-SHEELY-SHEELEY of Oley Twp., Berks Co. Arrived in area in colonial times. Lookint to exchange data with other researchers. 

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Fri Sep 26 14:27:14 1997
E-mail: matthew query
Query: do have any information on the names of HANS NICKOL QUIERIN, JOHN NICOLUS QUERY, DANIEL QUERY, or any lasts names of these, and QUEREY? anything close to these names would also be suffice. thankyou

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Fri Sep 26 20:33:58 1997
E-mail: Ricky Long
Query: CARTWRIGHT, McALLISTER- need help with family of Moses Cartwright, son of Cyrus Cartwright. In 1790 Cyrus was living in Union township of Berks Co, and Moses would have been about 6 years old. About 1805 Moses wed Hannah McAllister, and by 1810 they had moved to Franklin Township. by 1820 they were in clearfield Co, and later moved on to Ohio and Kentucky. Moses and his sons all followed the mining/blacksmithing trades. can anyone help with either the Cartwright or McAllister families?

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Sat Sep 27 10:24:30 1997
E-mail: Chris Lallier
Query: BOLDOSER, BALDOSER, BALTHASER Daniel Balthaser and Catherine Schenk were married on April 10, 1810. They eventually came to Perry Co. Ohio and are buried there. We are having problems finding any information on them. We know of one child, Daniel Boldoser. If anyone has any information that could help us out it would be much appreciated.

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Sat Sep 27 14:07:18 1997
E-mail: Nancy Adams
Query: SNYDER,Rueben married WEBBER/WEBER,Sophia or Sophie. Reuben is listed in the 1860 census as living in Lynn Township (don't know where that is) however their first child, George Webber SNYDER was born in Berks Co. on Jan. 19, 1874. Would appreciate any info on any of these relatives.

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Sat Sep 27 21:46:49 1997
E-mail: Robyn Stone
Query: RETTGERS My family name,Rettgers, is from the Berks Co. area, Reading. My father was Forrest Ithamar Rettgers,born Reading,PA Nov.20,1922.Parents Laura T.Hartenstine and Ithamar Bennidict Rettgers. Ithamar's parents were Frederick Rettgers and Sally Jeffries. Any information on this family will be greatly appreciated.

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Sun Sep 28 06:57:43 1997
E-mail: WILBANKS
Query: PHILLIPPE,PHILLIPI,PHILLIPPY. I am looking for any information on a Jacob Phillippie, Leonard Phillippe. In particular who they married and any children they may of had. Our records indicate Leonard Phillippe married and Elizabeth Swing. Also looking for the surname roots of Phillippe, (spelled the three different ways).

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Sun Sep 28 10:45:39 1997
E-mail: Matthew Kutz
Query: I'm looking for any information on the KUTZ line which settled KUTZTOWN, PA in the 1760's. Specifically, I am looking for any Kutz relatives which fought in the American Revolution which are direct descendants to myself. My specific branch moved from PA to IN in 1804. David Kutz married Rebecca (?) from OH in that year. I have all information after 1804, but none previous to that. Any information would be helpful.

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Sun Sep 28 13:23:03 1997
E-mail: Russell Shopbell
Query: After EBERHARD SHOPPELL name was on a land transaction the year 1785 in Windsor Twp, Berks County PA . Can any one tell me where he located after that. He is my GGG Grandfather, He was a member of the Zion Church at Windsor Castle PA RUSS SHOPBELL

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Sun Sep 28 15:06:01 1997
E-mail: Larry Head
Query: REIDENBACH/RADEBACH Wanted: "Reidenbachs of Otzweiler" by Karen Gross, 1992. Cited by Kem Luther's "Four Generations of the Immigrant Christian Rodabaugh (1707?- 1779) and His Family." Excluded fm LDS Family History Center Catalog & fm Books-a-Million data base. Likely a desk top publishing product. Prob. pertains to Henry and Appolonia Radebach of Tulpehocken.

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Sun Sep 28 16:52:18 1997
E-mail: Roberta Smith
Query: Please advise where was Kleinfeltersville, Pa. I have relatives in that area from 1850 on names SEAZHOLTZ and WEINHOLD and LAPE. In what county should I be searching? Gram's journal refers to Millbach cemetary or church. Any help would be appreciated.

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Sun Sep 28 17:01:06 1997
E-mail: Kathy Guthrie
Query: Looking for data on Ulrich Speicher-migrated to USA in 1737 and his son Peter Speicher.

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Sun Sep 28 17:20:10 1997
E-mail: BLOCK
Query: BLOCH, DAVID BLOCH, SARAH R. BLOCH (SCHNABEL) MARY A. TRIEVEL (BLOCH) MELINDA TRIEVEL, GEORGE J.

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Sun Sep 28 21:13:07 1997
E-mail: Jim Heffley
Query: Josiah HEFFLEY + Sarah ATCHINSON =’s CYRUS PORTER HEFFLEY (b. 10/6/1838 d. 10/7/1916) Cyrus married Eleanor Crigler HEFFLEY (b. 1/27/1847 d. 3/24/1916) Eleanor was my Gr. Gr. Aunt and follows the line back to the progenitor Johan Carle HAFFELEE (HEFFLEY) who arrived in America on October 31, 1737. I can not trace Cyrus past his father Josiah. Can anybody go back beyond Josiah? This doesn’t look good. Heffley + Heffley =’s Scary isn’t it?

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Mon Sep 29 13:04:58 1997
E-mail: JB Feldhaus
Query: MARSHMAN,WHEELER,THRUSTON please let me know if you are also researching these Penn Names. Would like to share info.

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Mon Sep 29 17:32:39 1997
E-mail: Nancy Hagenbuch
Query: I am searching for any information on the Hagenbuch family.

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Mon Sep 29 17:49:07 1997
E-mail: Dennis Block
Query: BLOCK,David born around 5-1-1831 Reading,Pa. married in Ruscombmanor,Pa. to Mary Ann SCHNABEL On or around 7-24-1853.Children;Melinda,David,Ma ry,Anna-Amanda,Micheal?,Franklin.The BLOCK name was also spelled BLOCH. They lived in and around the Kutztown,Pa. areal

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Tue Sep 30 07:16:33 1997
E-mail: Carolyn Michaels
Query: Geiger, Christopher Is anyone researching the family of Christopher Geiger? He was in Robeson Twp as early as 1752.

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