Archives: Queries from February 1998

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Sun Feb 1 05:55:53 1998
E-mail: Hal Sheeler
Query: I know nothing my family history, origin of the Sheeler name, ancesters, etc. Any information out there?

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Sun Feb 1 09:32:25 1998
E-mail: Ken Butta
Query: I'm looking for information on the ancestors on the STEINMETZ side of our family. I know Samuel STEINMETZ b. 1874, d. 12 May 1936 lived in the Birdsboro area. He married Anna M. Wirt (b. 1877, d. 1 Feb 1953)abt. 1895. They had at least two children, William Warren (b. 20 May 1901, d. Jan 1948) to whom we are related, and Mary about who I have no information. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ken Butta

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Sun Feb 1 11:49:01 1998
E-mail: Michael Mosher
Query: MOSHER (Moser, Mosser, Mosier) I am looking for the parents of Daniel Mosher (b. 1789? in PA) I've noticed that Michael MOSSER was named in George Huntzingers Will as was Molly (? Polly?), Catherine, and Daniel. Is this my Daniel? Would anyone be kind enough to do a lookup for me? Thanks.

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Sun Feb 1 14:29:15 1998
E-mail: JOSEPH HOOFNAGLE
Query: HOOFNAGLE

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Mon Feb 2 11:41:19 1998
E-mail: Barbara Lavin
Query: I am looking for anyone who is realted to the NEIFERTS. I have managed to trace the family back to one man HANS JAUCOB NEIFERT (NEUFFERT, NEUFFERTH). He had several children. One of whom JOHANNES moved to Schuykill Cnty. I located Johannes and now am interested in finding the remaining siblings and their descendants. I am interested in doing a complete family lineage. Any one who is from this line please email me Thanks

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Mon Feb 2 12:20:23 1998
E-mail: Jennifer Sander
Query: I am looking for a man named PAUL BOGDAN. HE WAS IN THE MARINE CORPS DURING WW2 and lived in PA. It is possible that he lived in either BERKS OR READING COUNTY. ANY INFO ON THIS MAN WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Please email me.

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Mon Feb 2 15:01:33 1998
E-mail: Sue Zwyers
Query: Joseph ZWYERS (Zweyer-Swyers-Zweier-Swoyer) born in Berks co PA abt 1807 moved to IN. Need any info about this family. We know the name was changed and don't have proper spelling. thanks Sue

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Mon Feb 2 15:03:07 1998
E-mail: Linda Kelly
Query: GREINER/GRINER. I am looking for information on Greiners in Berks Co. I am specifically interested in finding out where in PA Frederick Griner and Sarah (last name unknown) married - most likely between the years 1825-30 and where Matilda Griner was born abt. 1829 Thanks for info. Linda Kelly

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Mon Feb 2 17:15:54 1998
E-mail: Robyn Stone
Query: FELIX RETTGERS REINERT HARTENSTINE BOONE Looking for any information on the above names. All lived in Berks Co. and/or Reading for many years, had families etc.

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Tue Feb 3 05:14:59 1998
E-mail: George Fink
Query: I am the 5xggson of Johann Nicolaus Finck.One of his sons was George Finck who is I think buried at the Bally Church Cemetery.Do the records exist for that cemetery?

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Wed Feb 4 07:37:01 1998
E-mail: lynne friedel
Query: romig

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Wed Feb 4 21:04:19 1998
E-mail: Forrest Shade
Query: I have thousands of SHADE surnames in my file; Most are descendants of several SHADE men that came from Germany in the 1700's and settled in Pennsylvania - Most in Tulpehocken Township. Email me the full name and birthdate of your earliest know SHADE ancestor and I will check my file for his immigrant ancestor and get back to you. Some spouses surnames were KETTNER, RIEGEL, KEMP, Email please to FDShade@aol.com

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Thu Feb 5 09:04:33 1998
E-mail: Patricia Shirock
Query: KRUM I would like to contact anyone searching the line of Jesse KRUM. I believe his given name was Edward. He died in 1889 and was married to Anna CUNFER KRUM. She was born March 17, 1822. They had at least these 4 children: Edward, Jefferson, Levinia and Medina.

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Thu Feb 5 14:16:12 1998
E-mail: patrick moylan
Query: Moylan

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Thu Feb 5 22:38:40 1998
E-mail: Joe Phillipine
Query: Joseph Phillipine

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Thu Feb 5 23:26:55 1998
E-mail: Mike Mason
Query: MASON Seeking any information on a Thomas MASON of Albany Twp. c.1800-- know only there was a Thomas MASON in the 1790 Census of that co.; also that a Thomas MASON of Albany Co. died, apparently intestate-- eldest son Jacob & Thomas became the Administrators in 1805. Might chech land/church records

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Fri Feb 6 15:26:50 1998
E-mail: Roberta Duran
Query: YOUNG: Looking for parentage of JAMES YOUNG who was married to CATHERINE METZ. Children were: LEVI YOUNG born 29 Dec 1820 in Reading, later of Indiana Co.; HENRY YOUNG; ANDREW YOUNG; PEGGY YOUNG; HARRIET YOUNG.

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Fri Feb 6 19:57:57 1998
E-mail: Sunny Seidel
Query: FIX/FICKS, LAWRENCE/LORENZE, of Reading, PA, died abt 1778 in Reading, PA. Does any one know who his parents were or where he was born? Wife was Catharine Stoll, born 1728, Reading, PA. Subsequent generations are documented for anyone wishing info.

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Fri Feb 6 21:12:20 1998
E-mail: RON LEIBY
Query: I WOULD LIKE ANY INFO ON ADAM LEIBY, BORN ABOUT 1802. HE IS LISTED IN THE 1860 CENSUS (I BELIEVE UNDER THE NAME OF LEIBICH) AND WAS MARRIED TO JANE DONLY. ONE OF THEIR CHILDREN IN 1860 WAS ARRON, AGE TWO.

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Sat Feb 7 05:52:57 1998
E-mail: Lois Ketner Angel
Query: I am researching the name of KETTNER/KETNER/I would like any kind of information on the KETTNER/KETNER SUR NAME. My family is very entranced in the Berks couty Pa area. I am in need of infromation that can be vertified, far my mook I am writting far my gernam family.one family I am interested in in, Isaac B and his children. I need to know the maiden name of Matilda and the daughter in lay Emma. Would any one know about Ulyess B. Pleae contact me.lkangel@flash.net Thanks Lois Ketner Angel

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Sat Feb 7 13:02:04 1998
E-mail: Robert Fisher
Query: Searching for all descendants of Johan Michael Fisher, 1701-1785. The immigrant ancestor and first several generations lived just north of present day Reading along the Schuylkill River. First generation born in Pennsylvania were Nicholas, Johannes, Michael, Peter and Catherine. Would be pleased to communicate with anyone researching on FISCHER / FISHER in Berks County.

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Sat Feb 7 14:21:30 1998
E-mail: Robert Fisher
Query: Need information on SHAPPEL family. Matthias SHAPPEL married Susannah FISHER and lived in Manheim Twp. in Berks County later to become Schuylkill Co. John SHAPPELL married Lydia FISHER. Any information on the SHAPPELL families will be appreciated.

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Sat Feb 7 16:17:50 1998
E-mail: Georgeann Brandt
Query: Peter LONG b 13 Oct. 1737 d. 22 Oct. 1777, son of Deobolt LONG. Colebrookdale Twp. Berks. Co. married Catherina ?. Peter LONG was in the PA Rangers and died when he was 40 years old. Did he die in battle? Does anyone know Catherina's maiden name? She then married Henry DELONG whose wife died leaving him with children to raise. Henry DELONG lived in Rockland Twp. Did they have any children together? Any info. would be appreciated. GeorgieDL@aol.com

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Sun Feb 8 14:24:47 1998
E-mail: KENNETH J. FREY
Query: ANY INFORMATION ON JACOB W. FREY BORN:DEC. 27,1881 DIED: FEB.13,1956 RESIDED, KUTZTOWN PA AT TIME OF DEATH. BURIED,WEISENBERG ZIEGELS CHURCH CEMETERY.MARRIED:JANE KUNKEL. SON:HAROLDTHANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! SON OF HAROLD

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Sun Feb 8 15:44:42 1998
E-mail: KKremer
Query: KREMER/SUMMER HILL CHURCH: I am looking for information on Simon KREMER/KREAMER, born in the early 1780s in PA (probably Berks), died before 1858 (and after 1845). He married Anna Margaretha KRAMMES, spent most of his adult life in Wayne Twp (Schuylkill Co), and attended St. Paul's (Summer Hill) Church in South Manheim Twp (Schuylkill Co). I am very stuck - can't find his baptism record, his death place (he moved later in life - possibly to Ohio), or the husband's names for his daughters Salome, Rebecca, and Catharina. His children were: 1. Salome (Sarah) Kremer born June 28, 1805 (sponsors Jakob REBER and Salome GRAMMES) - possibly married a HILBERT 2. Simon KREMER born Dec 20, 1806 (sponsors Abraham LUCKENBILL and wife Eva), never married, died Dec 15, 1858 3. Daniel KREMER born March 2, 1809 (parents as sponsors), married Annetta MACHMER, died Feb 25, 1872 4. Elizabeth KREMER born Dec 19, 1811 (sponsor Susanna KRAMMES), married Philip BERGER, died Sept 3, 1856 5. Rebecca KREMER born June 24, 1814 (sponsor Rebecca BERKHEISER) 6. Esther KREMER born July 9, 1816 (sponsor Margaretha KRAMMES), married Andreas REBER, died Jan 11, 1858 7. David KREMER, born April 20, 1818 (sponsors Daniel KRAMMES and wife Maria), married Catharine BRESSLER, died Aug 17, 1888 8. Catharina KREMER born June 28, 1822 (sponsors Adam KRAMMES and wife Elizabeth) Some other names that appear on deeds for Simon Kremer that I don't recognize (for instance, as witnesses) John L. HILBERT and wife Sara (1840s) John KANFER (1819) Peter and John KUTZ (1842) Isaac MANN (1840) Jacob MARSHALL and wife Margaretha (1811) Jacob MENNIG (1945) Gabriel MILLER (1845) William WOLFF (1840)

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Sun Feb 8 22:16:34 1998
E-mail: Scotty Dean
Query: WAGLEY / WAGLAY Searching for information on John WAGLEY b. 10 Apr 1743 Tulpehocken, Berks Co., PA - d. abt 1812 Davidson Co., TN. First marriage unknown, but first of four known children was Abraham (Abram) Wagley b. 2 February 1767 Burke Co., NC. John's second wife was Sarah (last name unknown) and they were married in about 1803. Any information on the "PA period" of my WAGLEY line would be greatly appreciated.

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Sun Feb 8 23:45:26 1998
E-mail: J. Hinterlang
Query: Researching SPOHN of Berks Co.,PA In the 1880 census the SPOHN family, William SPOHN (father), Ellen SPOHN (mother) and children Emma, Henry, and Mary are listed. I would like to know if this SPOHN family is any relation to the SPOHN family of Butler Co., PA. Some of the SPOHNS of Butler are - Matilda,Bart,Anthony(Tony), Harvey, Leo, Terry, Gerome, Annie, Irene, Emma, Hattie, Mertle, and Gertrude. Any info would greatly be appreciated.

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Mon Feb 9 07:50:18 1998
E-mail: Debra Barnes
Query: Looking for information on JOHN PHILIP BUNGER and CONRAD WEISER

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Mon Feb 9 15:58:15 1998
E-mail: Sue
Query: DIMAGNO

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Mon Feb 9 20:24:25 1998
E-mail: George Stalford
Query: Does anyone know where Baunstown, Berks County, PA is? I am researching the sirname STALFORD and currently looking for the cemetary where Elizabeth Stalford was burried. (Supposedly in Baunstown) Thank you

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Tue Feb 10 02:03:06 1998
E-mail: FAY FERREIRA
Query: SEARCHING FOR FAMILY SURNAME YOMES BERKS COUNTY 1860 CENSUS AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION

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Tue Feb 10 10:19:34 1998
E-mail: Vince Wolfe
Query: On Sun Feb 16 05:20:53 1997 John Shipman Hendricks wrote.. Seeking father of Rebecca MOLL, b 15 Mar 1800 Albany Twp., Berks Co., Pa, d Nov 1888 Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co., PA. She was married to Benjamin Hendricks. Her mother was Christina Reichelderfer who later married Johan Georg Gerhart in Albany Township, Berks Co., PA. John... if you are still out there contact me... I am looking for info on REICHELDERFER and GERHART... I think you may be able to help me...

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Tue Feb 10 15:55:51 1998
E-mail: Norman L. Runyon
Query: Looking for information on family and ancestry of: William George Hill (1826-1908 s/o Samuel Hill & Eliza Glentzer d/o John Glentzer & Anna Margaretta Hummerin & wife: Lydia E. Steffy d/o John Steffy & Catharine Eshelman d/o Martin Eshelman & ______ Eckert All residents of Cumru or Brecknock Townships.

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Tue Feb 10 16:28:09 1998
E-mail: Barbara Flexer
Query: COLDREN, HAFER, KREIDER I am looking for information on the ancestors of my grandmother Jennie COLDREN (born December 1, 1888 and died December 5, 1951). Her parents were John E. COLDREN (son of Abraham COLDREN and Fianna KREIDER) and Kate Hafer (daughter of James Hafer, born in Alsace Township in 1835).

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Tue Feb 10 18:53:14 1998
E-mail: Sharon Ledsome
Query: Am looking for the parents of ALFRED A.REPPERT marr.ALICE LOUISE SCHELL Berks Cty 1888. Any information would be appreciated. Sharon Ledsome

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Wed Feb 11 00:45:05 1998
E-mail: Ralph Traber
Query: Any information on SUSAN MOYER born 18 December, 1804 in Berks Co. Married Henry ZIMMERLY about 1828 in Erie, PA.

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Wed Feb 11 05:34:59 1998
E-mail: Michael Smeltzer
Query: SMELTZER, Johannes Peter b 12/8/1738 in Swatara, Berks, PA Lived in Kutztown, Berks PA during Revolutionary War I would like to know whjich military unit he served in during the Revolutionary War

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Wed Feb 11 13:27:02 1998
E-mail: Mike Madara
Query: CHURCH QUESTION Not looking for any "Churches", but rather. Can somebody explain the difference(s) between 'German Reformed' and 'Lutheran'. My early ancestors seemed to have different things (eg. baptisms, deaths) done by the two. Especially regarding Trinity Lutheran and the Frist Reformed of Reading. Did they use the same building? TIA Mike Madara

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Thu Feb 12 00:17:11 1998
E-mail: Jim Kimbler
Query: KIMBLER - Searching for Henry KIMBLER, born before 1765 and believed to have married a Miss (Cynthia Ann ?)ANDERSON,then moved to Wythe County, Virginia. Children included George W., Elizabeth, William, Samuel,Henry and Ebenezer. Henry's father believed to be John KIMBLER. Also searching for any information about Sewell KIMBLER in the same time period.

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Thu Feb 12 03:18:24 1998
E-mail: Kathy Stevens
Query: Researching the John Adam HEISER family of Berks County. He immigrated into Philadelphia on 9/16/1751. He died abt 1788 in Brunswick Twp. His wife's name was Anna Maria (maiden name unknown). They had 10 children one of which was Henry HEISER born in 1760. He was married to Magdalena SCHWENK. They had 10 children one of which was Christina HEISER born 7/25/1788 who married Johann (John) Theodore WEBNER. They had 8 children one of which was Amelia who was born 4/20/1811 in Schuylkill County. She married Samuel KEMMERER/CAMERON of Dauphin County on 1/28/1834.

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Thu Feb 12 12:31:56 1998
E-mail: Paul Kankula
Query: Looking for the parents of Solomon Seibert, born 1778 in Berks County, PA. HELP!

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Thu Feb 12 20:10:57 1998
E-mail: Bonnie duff-neal Smith
Query: Seeking DUFF families 1700-1800 in Chester and Lancaster Counties, and possibly other counties of PA. Any information helpful. Also need mrg. of William DUFF to Agnes THATCHER c. 1760-70, also John DUFF and Margaret BROWN, and James DUFF to a GREEN c. 1800. Thanks. Will gladly share with other Duff and related families researchers. bonnie duff-neal smith in TX

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Thu Feb 12 22:00:36 1998
E-mail: John Knouse
Query: KROMAN, KROHMANN, CROMAN, CROMEN, CROWMAN, GROMAN Researching the Kroman family of Berks County. Apparently there were two brothers around 1800, Michael and Rudolph; Rudolph moved to Northumberland County, later became Columbia. Anyone have any information?

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Fri Feb 13 16:06:47 1998
E-mail: Lloyd D Ellis
Query: ROBERT ELLIS BERKS COUNTY Searching for maiden name of wife Mary------ and names of siblings of Robert ELLIS d. 1766. See register of wills for 1767 Caernarvon TWP, p.19, for decision on Estate (plantation sale)to be distributed to heirs. Petition by son Elias Ellis. Believe Robert came from Wales ca 1862. Also looking for ships passenger list for 1682 thru 1720. Have descendants lines and will gladly share. Would appreciate a lookup to locate the 210 acres owned by Robert, possibly showing neighbors who also came from Wales. Robert probably died in Loudoun County, VA. This Robert Ellis and family lived in Virginia in the 1740-60`s so I do not know how the property in PA was handled? Other surnames associated: DEHAVEN, GEORGE, JONES,THOMAS,GWIN. Lloyd D. Ellis

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Fri Feb 13 17:36:40 1998
E-mail: Gregory Phillips
Query: I am searching for the surname, BERKHEISER/BERGHEISER/BERGHAUSER. Any help on this surname will be greatly appreciated.

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Sat Feb 14 11:20:42 1998
E-mail: Daniel Hill
Query: February 14, 1998. I am looking KRICK / KRUCK genealogial info. Specifically for descendants for FRANZ KRUCK. Also, I am looking for Rev. THOMAS KRICK. He was the family historian in 1926. He collected a great deal of KRICK genealogies and many family stories. If anyone has this information or copies of his work, I would appreciate hearing from them

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Sat Feb 14 16:40:31 1998
E-mail: Mary Lou
Query: Any info on Johan Theobald BAUM and family. He was born in Germany, naturalized in PA and died in Berks Co. 1762

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Sat Feb 14 18:21:31 1998
E-mail: Janice C. Butz
Query: BUTZ, XANDER, LANDIS, SCHADT, HAUSMAN, KIEFFER - these are the surnames I am trying to research. Any info would be appreciated. I am trying to find dates for Milton s/o of Ephraim Butz, and Walter L.Xander.

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Sat Feb 14 19:02:25 1998
E-mail: Evie Hirschberger
Query: Amos Gotleib Boone b.January 27th, 1845 d. 1869 Wife Mary Anna Trechsel b. October 9, 1847 Who were the parents of Amos, and if possible, who were their parents? Amos was born in Reading, Penn.

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Sat Feb 14 20:35:00 1998
E-mail: Ruth Ritschel
Query: Am seeking information of parents of Esther Wingard (Wingert) born Dec. 17, 1810 in Bern.twp., Berks county. Her father was John Wingert and mother was Elizabeth BERN. Esther was married to David Kleckner. These are my 2nd and 3rd ggrandparents. Please contact me at rurit@aol.com, Thanks.

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Sun Feb 15 07:05:57 1998
E-mail: JUDITH KLINE
Query: PETER KLINE Born March 25,1832 in Berks County, Pa Died March 27, 1906 in Buchanan County, Mo Need information on family, great grandfather

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Sun Feb 15 08:01:48 1998
E-mail: stephen stouch
Query: i am searching for the parents... of Andrew J. Stouch of Pottsville. His wife was Celia (Carpenter) Stouch and their son's name was Lester Andrew

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Sun Feb 15 10:13:05 1998
E-mail: Elaine Elliott
Query: I am searching for details on TACY RICHARDSON and her ride to warn George Washington and his troops about the British troops. The ride took place on September 22, 1777. Her father was Captain JOSEPH RICHARDSON and she married THOMAS VANDERSLICE in January 1778. I have extensive information on the VANDER SLUYSE/VANDERSLICE family that I would be glad to share.

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Sun Feb 15 12:35:59 1998
E-mail: Judy Stubbs
Query: Is anyone researching early (early and mid-1700s) LUDWIG families of Amity Twp., Berks Co.? Thanks for any response.

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Sun Feb 15 12:38:15 1998
E-mail: Judy Stubbs
Query: Seeking information about Wendel ANDRES/ANDREWS who was in Amity Twp. by 1729 and d. abt 1748. His wife was Dorothy --- and children, as I know them, were Daniel (later of Union Twp.), Abraham (m. Agnes ---) and Susannah. Any help will be appreciated.

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Sun Feb 15 15:57:24 1998
E-mail: Steve Neiman
Query:

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Sun Feb 15 16:10:17 1998
E-mail: Steve Neiman
Query: DILLIPLAINE I am looking for the death date and burial place of Clayton Dilliplaine, Earl Township in Berks County. He was born c. 1870. He was confirmed in (was a member of ) Amityville Church, which eventually became a Lutheran church. He had a son David, who was born May 19, 1896 in Earl township.

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Sun Feb 15 18:54:19 1998
E-mail: Richard Facemire
Query: FACEMIRE/FESMIRE/FACHMEYER/FITZMEYER OR FISMEYER AND WOLFF. Seek information on Christian Fismeyer who was in Berks County, PA around 1754, wife Helena. Also seek info on Heinrich and Margaretha Wolff who was in Berks County in same period. Write: Rick Facemire, P.O. Box 401, Sutton, WV 26601, or e-mail me. Thanks, Rick.

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Sun Feb 15 23:41:43 1998
E-mail: Andrew Hain
Query: Searching for HAIN, ARMENTROUT/ERMENTROUT from Berks County, PA in 1700's.

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Mon Feb 16 12:53:27 1998
E-mail: Jack Eddinger
Query: I'm interested in ANY information related to the surname EDDINGER, EDINGER, ETTINGER, ETINGER particularly anything recorded from the archives of Blessed Sacrament Church, Bally.

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Mon Feb 16 16:41:59 1998
E-mail: Noreen Jaxtheimer
Query: Jaxtheimer/Jaxthimer/Jaxhimer 1749 to late 1800's Berks County

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Mon Feb 16 17:45:13 1998
E-mail: Terry Brendle
Query: any information on BRENDEL ,BRANDEL,BRENDLER,BRANDLE in Berks or Lancaster Cos.

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Mon Feb 16 19:09:39 1998
E-mail: Bill Beaty
Query: In a list handed down from family, Johannes (John) Rothermel b. 20 March 1744, Berks Co. PA. d Indiana. Johannes Z Rothermel >Johns --------------------------------------------------

Mon Feb 16 22:23:16 1998
E-mail: Bill Thompson
Query: Seeking info on DEETER and ZERBE families living in Berks Cnty ca 1780 to 1840. Samuel ZERBE b 1820 married Elizabeth DEETER b 1818. Families eventually migrated to OH.

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Tue Feb 17 09:58:06 1998
E-mail: Jeff Reimert
Query: REIMERT Speciffically lookign for Willoughby Reimert who lived in Berks Cnty. In the late 1800's. His son, Charles Reimert was born around 1887. Any information on Willoughby Reimert would be appreciated.

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Tue Feb 17 13:04:41 1998
E-mail: Tom Rickenbach
Query: RICKENBACH, RICKENBACHER I'm researching the line of Jacob Rickenbach (d. 1831) and his descendents of Bern Township at Rickenbach Station. Also, seeking/sharing info on canal boat works of Jacob's descendant James and sons Curtin, Wilson and Edwin.

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Tue Feb 17 13:34:15 1998
E-mail: Susie Kough
Query: WEIDA/WEIDAW/WEIDAU, SHULTZ: Searching for death of Daniel Weidaw, husband of Julia Shultz. Daniel was born ca 1829 in or around Longswamp Twp. He later moved to Carbon Co, township unknown. There is no listing of his death in Carbon or surrounding counties, so there is a possibility that he returned to the Longswamp twp area and died there. Any help on the names above would be greatly appreciated. Please email to kough@juno.com Thank you.

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Tue Feb 17 15:10:20 1998
E-mail: Roger Cramer
Query: Looking for anyone with a connection to the SMELTZER family. http://members.aol.com/rogercubs/index.html

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Tue Feb 17 15:40:10 1998
E-mail: Paul Ganser
Query: GANSER, GANZER, GANTZERT, CONSER I am seeking information on the birth of Samuel GANSER born about 1811-16 in PA. He was in Limestone TWP, Lycomnig co. in 1840 and 1850. There was a Samuel GANSER listed in "THE CONSER FAMILY" book in the will and Orphans Court Book 11, page29 1824. It would appear that his father was a Gabriel GANSER. If so, was Gabriel the son of John GANSER born in PA or Andrew born in Alsace Lorraine? Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. P.Ganser

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Tue Feb 17 16:52:23 1998
E-mail: Mark Serfass
Query: FREY family: Researching the Jacob Frey b abt 1735 d 1796 in District Twp, Md Maria Catharine Schadt b 1735 family. They had Joh. Christoph Frey b Jan 23 1757, Johann Jacob Frey b Feb 24 1761, Dorothea Frei b Aug 8 1762, John Frey b Nov 9 1763, Joh. Daniel Frey b April 11 1768, Johann George Frei b April 11, 1770, Abraham Frey b May 30 1773, Elizabeth Frei b Sep 4 1775. I am especially interested in Abrham Frey who married Sophia Heir b Dec 27 1775. Any and all assistance in this family would be greatly appreciated - I am trying to find out where Abrham went - I have a copy of Jacob's estate paper's and they simply list the names of the children and does not place his son Abraham. Thanks so Much - Mark

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Tue Feb 17 19:41:58 1998
E-mail: Barbara Mason Scheib
Query: MASON I am trying to locate Janice Mason - born in REading, PA in 1952 to Thomas Howard Mason and Florence Mason. I am looking for any information that would help me find her. Social Security Number, Exact Birth Date, ETC. The last time that I saw her was in 1973 and she was traveling to California. We are holding a Mason Family Reunion in June and would like to find her before that.

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Wed Feb 18 05:34:11 1998
E-mail: Sharon
Query: Emma/Emily C. HOWE, b. @ 1851, dau. of ? HOWE and Elizabeth ?, last known living in the city of Reading with husband Reuben BOWERS. Need info on her parents. Reuben H. BOWERS, 1849-1924, m. Emma/Emily C. HOWE, last known living in the city of Reading, buried at Aulenbach Cem. Need info on his parents.

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Wed Feb 18 05:35:11 1998
E-mail: Sharon
Query: Joseph ERNST, 1806-1884, m. Elizabeth WENRICH. Need info on his parents.

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Wed Feb 18 05:35:48 1998
E-mail: Sharon
Query: Catherine BOSLER, b. 1829, m. William I. REED, dau of William and Mary BOSLER. Need her death date and and info on her parents.

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Wed Feb 18 05:36:15 1998
E-mail: Sharon
Query: Samuel REED, 1802-1858, d. Cumberland Co., PA?, m. Mary FLICKINGER. Need info on his parents.

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Wed Feb 18 05:36:46 1998
E-mail: Sharon
Query: Sarah HEINRICH or HENRY, 1805-1883, m. Jacob GRUBER. Need info on her parents.

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Wed Feb 18 05:37:10 1998
E-mail: Sharon
Query: Martha ROBINSON, 1798-1873, m. Daniel SEIDEL. Need info on her parents.

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Wed Feb 18 05:39:46 1998
E-mail: Sharon
Query: William H. NEISWENDER, 1878-1904, father Samuel. His family was from Schuylkill Co., however he fathered a child while in Berks Co. around 1898-1899. Desperately seeking death place and info.

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Wed Feb 18 11:37:32 1998
E-mail: Susan J. Gumpher (Rickenbach)
Query: RICKENBACH, WINFIELD UNCLE CAN FIND RICKENBACH, EARL FATHER DECEASED, BROTHER TO WINFIELD TRYING TO LOCATE WINFIELD. NOT SURE IF STILL ALIVE. RETIRED FROM SERVICE, NEVER MARRIED. MOTHER MINNIE DIEFENBACH.

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Thu Feb 19 04:12:14 1998
E-mail: Dennis Anderson
Query: Am interested in listings for Trinity Luthern Cemetery, Reading,PA. I understand several of my Schreffler ancestors are buried there. Please e-mail. Thanks!

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Thu Feb 19 20:23:57 1998
E-mail: Bob Burrier
Query: BURRIER, BURGER, BERGER, NAGLE, NAGEL, KERCHIN Seek info on Anna Barbara BURGER, nee KERCHIN, widow of J. Jacob BURGER (BURRIER), son John and daughters Madlen and Catrina BURGER (BURRIER) after 1763. J. Jacob BURGER (BURRIER) died in 1759. His estate was settled in 1761. Anna Barbara BURGER (BURRIER) sold the property in Longswamp Twp., Berks County which was deeded to Jacob BURRIER by the proprietories of PA to Peter HAAS in 1763. What happened to the widow Barbara BURGER (BURRIER) and the children of J. Jacob BURRIER (BURGER). Did the son become the Jacob BURRIER (BURGER) who married Anna Maria NAGEL in February 1798 in Northampton County ... possibly at Dryland Church in Hecktown?

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Fri Feb 20 03:23:01 1998
E-mail: Larry Culby
Query: COLVE / COLBY / CULBY / KOLBE COLVE COLBY CULBY KOLVE HENRY COLVE is shown on the 1810 fed. census Berks Co., Heidelberg Twp. Any help with this family and it's many name spellings would be appreciated. I have much to share.

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Fri Feb 20 12:26:10 1998
E-mail: Don Matson
Query: WILLETTS/WILLITTS,CUSTER "HELP" Have run out of ideas & resources. Need parents & siblings of Margaret WILLETTS/WILLITTS b. ca. 1750/51 in or near Berks Co. Married ca. 1775 (What Quaker M.M. in Pa.?) to William CUSTER 1740-1828, son of Paul & Sarah (Ball) Custer. What relation was Margaret to Amos WILLITTS 1753- 1794, wife Dinah REES, who sold to Margaret & William CUSTER a fulling mill in Dec. 1793 in either Berks or Montg. Cos. Pa.? According to 1985 "The Willett Families of North America" Vol. 1 P. 370, Amos did not have a sister & his father did not name a dau. in his will. Margaret named a son Amos CUSTER 1790-1824. Could Margaret be the unnamed dau. b. ca. 1747 to John WILLETTS 1718-1769 on P. 268-69 of same book? Does anyone know who that unnamed dau. was? Of all the thousands of WILLETTS/WILLITTS in this 2 vol. set, why isn't my Margaret listed?? Margaret d. 2/26,1822 age 71 according to her tombstone at Christ Swedes Church Cem. in Upper Merion Twp. at Bridgeport, Montg. Co.,Pa. Quaker records or Margaret's obituary might shed light, but can't locate availability of these either. Any help or clues would certainly be appreciated. Thank You

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Fri Feb 20 14:58:42 1998
E-mail: Mike Madara
Query: REFORMED CHURCHES Hi All, I'm wondering if someone can tell me if the Schwartzwald Reformed Church and the First Reformed Church of Reading were one in the same? TIA! Mike Madara Prince Frederick, MD

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Fri Feb 20 19:12:04 1998
E-mail: R.C. Huddle
Query: Heirs of Elizabeth Gehret, dec'd: 1 Aug 1855 Henry GEHRETT, Peter GEHRETT, b 1791, Jacob GEHRETT, b 1784, and Elizabeth (Gehret) SHADELL, b ca 1790, ( All of Fairfield Co., OH) and Catherine HEAFFLEY, Berks county, b ca 1797...Elizabeth died on 6 Apr 1841 at the age of 84y 4m 25 . Would appreciate any information on children Jacob, Peter, Elizabeth & Catharine.

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Sat Feb 21 10:49:43 1998
E-mail: Don Matson
Query: BALL Does anyone know birthdate, birthplace, siblings, parents of John BALL who married 2/12/1711 in Burlington, N.J. (what M.M./church?) to Sarah ROADES, dau. of John ROADES & Hannah WILCOX. John BALL d. 1741 in (Douglass Twp. Berks Co. Pa.?) Thank you for any help you might be able to provide.

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Sat Feb 21 17:12:24 1998
E-mail: R. Victor Shanaman
Query: Looking for Shanamans in the Berks county area.

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Sat Feb 21 19:16:24 1998
E-mail: Ron Sponaugle
Query: Searching for SPONAUGLE,SPONAGLE,SPUNAUGLE,SPANNAGEL information

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Sat Feb 21 20:02:19 1998
E-mail: KEARNEY BURR SHEIRICH
Query: information on all berks co. sheirich's

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Sun Feb 22 13:51:50 1998
E-mail: Nyssa Hattaway
Query: HORTON I am looking for any information on the Horton family in Reading, PA. Herman Heissler HORTON specifically. TIA

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Sun Feb 22 15:53:52 1998
E-mail: Amy Lock Buchan
Query: LOCK FILMAN,John Franklin (mid 1880's) Children: Elizabeth, Carrie, Lottie, Sara, Alice,Wiiliam, MOYER, IDA MAY

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Sun Feb 22 19:32:10 1998
E-mail: Nancy Schultz
Query: HEMMINGER, FETTER, ALTER, ARNOLD, WILT I am researching these names that lived in Berks Co Penn in the 1700's. I am also researching these names in Penn: GLUNT,KIBLER, FULMER, RAMSEY, HENLINE, McCAFFERTY, DEVINNE, COLLINS, RETHMEL, COLLINS, BREWSTER, BRONSTETER.

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Sun Feb 22 20:18:26 1998
E-mail: Pat Clawges
Query: Can anyone tell me about the Grand View in Berks Co.? I have ancestors who both list it as their residences on their marriage license application from 1902. Was this some sort of hotel where they may have been living and working. Both were young--he was 17 and she was 16.

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Mon Feb 23 03:18:58 1998
E-mail: kellam
Query: Looking for information on GEORGE WALTENBERGER and his wife SUSANNA WISE WALTENBERGER

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Mon Feb 23 15:47:01 1998
E-mail: Roberta Wunder
Query: seeking information regarding John Burkhardt who later emigrated to Sandusky County Ohio. John was born in Canton, Switzerland. John served in the Revolutionary War. I am especially interested in any information that would link Henry Burkett of Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio and later Burr Oak, Marshall County, Indiana, as a son or grandson of John Burkhardt. The Burkhardt name was shortened to Burkett during the early 1800's

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Mon Feb 23 20:31:19 1998
E-mail: Nicky
Query: Dornbach, Dornberg, Turnbach, Turnbaugh, Turnpaugh etc. Anyone with information concerning these names or sound likes please contact me. I also have information to share. Thank You!!!!!

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Tue Feb 24 13:27:43 1998
E-mail: Big Bad Boy
Query: HASKER

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Tue Feb 24 13:40:40 1998
E-mail: HOWARD G. HAGGERTY
Query: Looking to build a family tree for my son's school project. The names are HAGGERTY, SHUPP, ANGSTADT, EISENHOWER, LEVAN, BOONE, SNYDER, GOODHART

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Tue Feb 24 16:19:32 1998
E-mail: R. A. Bagley
Query: REES and WILLIAMS . . . . . Fred REES (1836- 1901), married Mary Ann WILLIAMS (Sep 1842 - ?). They had no children, however, her WILLIAMS siblings often lived with the couple. Don't know the names of the WILLIAMS' parents, however, the known WILLIAMS siblings are as follows (might be more): Mary Ann WILLIAMS (Mrs. Fred Rees) born Sep 1842; Christ(opher?) WILLIAMS born Oct 1852; Emma WILLIAMS born abt 1858; Louisa WILLIAMS born abt 1862; Clara WILLIAMS born abt 1867; (Illegible) WILLIAMS, seamstress, born Nov 1870. Fred and Mary Ann lived in St. Clair, Shenandoah, and Reading. Mary Ann in Reading in 1910 census. Haven't located her in 1910 and 1920 census records yet. When did she die? Any information on this REES and/or WILLIAMS family appreciated.

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Wed Feb 25 09:50:51 1998
E-mail: Charlotte Helms
Query: Looking for information on George Walk born 1760 died 1850. Born in Berks, PA. Wife was Maria Elizabeth and had a son named John born in 1801/02.

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Wed Feb 25 12:29:52 1998
E-mail: Laura Owen
Query: Seeking information on (John)Philip Fults/Fuls, b. 15 Aug 1754 Berks Co., Pa. d. 15 Aug 1824 Ross Co., Ohio, m. Margaret(Elizabeth) Coile/Coil. Need to find information on Philip's parents and siblings. Also Margaret and Philip's children. Thank You

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Thu Feb 26 09:48:52 1998
E-mail: Barbara Edward
Query: BOWER, ALBRECHT, TURR, FREDERICK, KLOSZ, LEHR or LEAR. Would love to hear from anyone who is a descendent of the BAUER/BOWER family of Amity Twp. Moses BOWER md Maria Catharina ALBRECHT. They had 4 sons: Michael b 1749 (in Germany), md Regina TURR; Albrecht b 1753, md Margaret ?; Moses Jr. b 1755, md Barbara FREDERICK and Barbara KLOSZ. John (Johannes) b 1757 md Elizabetha LEHR or LEAR.

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Thu Feb 26 17:40:49 1998
E-mail: Penny
Query: WALKER/KINSEY/WHITE in Berks CO Looking for information on John R or John L Walker b cira 1828 PA. Father born MD. John married Hannah C ___ b cira 1839. Children all born in Ohio: Ella May b 1855 md Zacharias (Riley) Kinsey 11-4-1879 Frank Warren md Sarah Ellen Dewiel-Henry G.M.C. md Ivy Kinsey. Frank & Ellens Children: Rufus Augustus-Henry Benjamin-Bidie Alberta-James Harrison-Bessie May- Blanche Ellen-Orpha or Orphie Dell. Henry and Ivy had at least one daughter: Eva Mary In the 1880 Wyandot Co Cenus Frank and Ellen had Samuel L White age 7 in the household. Any bit of info appreciated. Penny

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Fri Feb 27 09:08:55 1998
E-mail: Madilyn Brown
Query: JOHN EDWARD EBLING was born abt 1840 in Reading, Pa. moved sometime later to Kansas and married Lilly Mae Bowen they had 1 son Lloyd Wm. Ebling then moved to Ind. JOHN EBLING may have moved back to Pa. around 1920. Any help on who his parents were we would appricate.

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Fri Feb 27 19:04:04 1998
E-mail: Herb Krumrine
Query: Looking for information on Heinrich Schildt and family in Berks County, probably Alsace Twp. area. Also looking for Frauenfelders, probably from Maiden Creek area.

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Fri Feb 27 19:06:37 1998
E-mail: Herb Krumrine
Query: Looking for Whitemans, Moores, Wilsons, and Browns who may have lived in Berks County before moving to Honey Brook and Hibernia area of northern Chester County.

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Fri Feb 27 20:37:07 1998
E-mail: John Polhemus
Query: Will of Thomas WARREN, Reading, PA, written 30 Apr 1778, proved 18 May 1778, mentions dau Ann, dau Sarah, Dau Mary, son Ovid; children by my present wife Eve, viz., Jacob, Hannah, John, Thomas and Elisabeth. Seeking further info on this family (ancestry and descendants).

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Fri Feb 27 20:39:19 1998
E-mail: Tammy Wild
Query: REED, RIETH, SEIBERT - William H. REED, b: January 30, 1830 in Tulpehocken Twsp (Berks) PA (Baptized 3-28-1830, Reed's Church-Wm. Seibert, sponsor) d: March 18, 1917 in Topeka (Shawnee) KS. William had 2 siblings (no other info on them). Married June 09, 1853 in Warsaw (Hancock) IL to Elizabeth DAVIS. Parents are believed to be Doctor William W. REED and Elizabeth REED (RIETH)--no relation before marriage. Apparently Dr. REED and his father before him were both surgeons in PA. http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/i/l/Tammy-Wild/

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Sat Feb 28 05:09:24 1998
E-mail: Glenn Ritter
Query: I am interested in the Ritters from Oley. There is a "Ritter" cemetery there. I would love to know who is buried there. Also, any further info on Georg Ritter, born abt 1685; possibly came to PA from MD; Possible was a pioneer who lived with the indians. Also, would like the parents of a Maria Yoder, Born 9\29\1770, died 4\17\1857 in Berks Co.

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Sat Feb 28 08:54:37 1998
E-mail: Lida Hood
Query: LITZINGER is the surname I am searching. My GGGGGgrandfather Conrad LITZINGER and his son Leonard LITZINGER were from Goshenhoppen, Berks Co. Also Leonard's son Simon LITZINGER. I need ANY and ALL info.!! Thanks.

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Sat Feb 28 10:46:54 1998
E-mail: Jaydine Yoder Knight
Query: YODER,HAINES,HAINS: Looking for lineage of grandfather Ira S Yoder married to Grace M. Haines daughter of James R Haines and Kathryn A Keller. Ira born 13 June 1885. Had 3 children James A Yoder, Robert Wayne and I believe Evelyn. Have Graces lineage but dead end for Ira S. Haines lineage traced back to include ROTHERMEL, KIND, BITTING, KERN AND SOHNS. Any info appreciated. Jaydine

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Sat Feb 28 13:27:38 1998
E-mail:
Query: I'm searching for information on:JOHN GEISTWEIT / GISTWEIT, who lived in Berks County in the early 1800's. If anyone has any info. and wants to share or is also researching this same family, please email me.

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Sat Feb 28 13:31:42 1998
E-mail: Lisa
Query: I'm searching for information on:JOHN GEISTWEIT / GISTWEIT, who lived in Berks County in the early 1800's. If anyone has any info. and wants to share or is also researching this same family, please email me.

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Sat Feb 28 13:38:31 1998
E-mail: Lisa
Query: I'm researching the KREBS families who lived in Berks County in the 1800's.They settled Schuylkill County around 1820. If anyone is also researching this same family, please email me to exchange info.

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Sat Feb 28 13:45:39 1998
E-mail: Lisa
Query: I'm researching WEBER/ WEAVER family from Tulpehocken, Berks County, during the 1740's-1770's. Anyone searching the same line? Please email me.

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