Wed Jul 1 03:57:54 1998
E-mail: Martha Potteiger
Query: Johannes SCHMIDT married Susanna Wenrich (no
known date). They had a daughter Susanna SCHMIDT (1817-1883). Susanna
married Isaac Wagner (1822-1898) They had a daughter Hannah Wagner (1855-
1927). I'm looking for any information concerning this SCHMIDT family.
Thanks. Martha
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Wed Jul 1 06:22:20 1998
E-mail: Clarence Suelter
Query: Ernst Ferdinand ERHARDT married Catharine REINOHL
(The O has an umlaut) on July 26, 1857 in Philadelphia, PA. Are records
available that might document this marriage and where might I access
them?
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Wed Jul 1 18:10:01 1998
E-mail: Martha Potteiger
Query: JOHANNES SCHMIDT/Berks Co. married Susanna
Wenrich (no known dates) and had a daughter Susanna Schmidt (born 1817,
died 1883). Susanna married Isaac Wagner (born 1822, died 1898).They
produced Hannah Schmidt Wagner (born 1855, died1927). Does anyone know
anything about these Schmidts? Many thanks! Martha
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Wed Jul 1 18:12:18 1998
E-mail: Martha Potteiger
Query: GEORGE WAGNER/Berks Co., George Wagner had a son,
Isaac L. Wagner (born 1822, died 1898) who had a daughter Hannah Schmidt
Wagner (born 1855, died 1927) I'm looking for any further information on
George. He may have married a woman named Polly. Any help will be
appreciated. Many thanks. Martha
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Wed Jul 1 18:15:03 1998
E-mail: Martha Potteiger
Query: REBECCA MILLER/Berks Co. I have a Rebecca Miller
(born 1837, died 1907) Some sources claim her parents to be a Philip &
Catharine LNU. Others claim her parents to be Isaac and Lovina Gerhard.
Does anyone know anything about this Miller family? Any help is
appreciated! Thanks, Martha
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Wed Jul 1 18:26:54 1998
E-mail: Jodi Reifsnyder
Query: LASCOMB...Seeking information on ancestors and
additional descendants of John C. LASCOMB (1834-1904) married Susan
KEEFER (?-1891). My great grandfather is their child William H. LASCOMB
(1877-?) married to Sadie/Sarah Geiseweit (spelling uncertain). William
and Sadie had thirteen children, some born in Lebanon County and the rest
in Berks.
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Thu Jul 2 08:57:06 1998
E-mail: David Fidler
Query: I am looking for information on Jonathan W.
FIDLER born cerca 1832 in Berks Co. PA and then moved to Ohio in the
1850's. I believe his parents to be Abraham and Susannah FIDLER. I have
found an Abraham FIDLER in the 1830 census and a listing that he may have
resided in Berks Co. in 1823, but I have been unable to get more
information. I suspect that his fathers name is Henry. I would greatly
appreciate any help that I can get.
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Thu Jul 2 18:04:52 1998
E-mail: Janet Welty
Query:
HOPP/HUGHES
Eva Appolonia HUGHES born about 1805 married
George HOPP at Bally's Catholic Church. Searching for proof of her
parents. The only clue is a Jeremiah HUGHES listed right before HOPP.
Jeremiah appears to be the right age for her brother, but could possibly
have been her parent.
Have additional HOPP information to share, but nothing on the HUGHES
family
.
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Fri Jul 3 07:22:34 1998
E-mail: Jim Avery
Query:
WOLFORD WOHLFORD WOHLFARTH WOOLFERT WOOLFORD etc and
BARTEL(S). Looking for anything on WOLFORD etc in Berks Co. My 5th gr
grandfather Johannes lived in Tulpehocken Twp. 1749. Church records seem
to indicate a Frederick and Conrad living in the area too. Trying to find
out if they were brothers of Johannes. Also interested in descendants of
Johannes. Michael WOHLFARTH m. Elizabeth LUTZ. Michael was son of Johan
George - who was he? Also Frederick BARTEL(S) was supposedly a cooper at
brewery in Reading. Came to PA with sister Augusta and brothers Henry and
Charles. Looking for descendants. Check out my Wolford/Wohlford research
homepage at http://members.aol.com/WolfordGen/index2.html Thanks
.
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Sat Jul 4 04:43:33 1998
E-mail: Tom A. Foreman
Query:
PRICE/PRIESZ/PRISE - I am very interested in obtaining
information about Jacob PRICE/PRIESZ/PRISE (ca 1783-ca 1859), his family,
his ancestors, etc. who lived in Ruscombmanor Twp., Berks Co., PA in the
early to mid 1800's. I am also very interested in his daughter
Mary/Maria PRICE/PRIESZ/PRISE (12 Jul 1811-23 Apr 1857) who was married
to Daniel ROUCH/RAUCH/RAUSCH amd lived in nearby Richmond Twp, Berks Co.,
PA in the 1840's.
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Sat Jul 4 13:53:53 1998
E-mail: Larry L. Jones
Query: Nicholas JONES, b. 1 Apr 1736, Berks County, PA,
d. 15 Oct 1826, Berks County, PA had a son Nicholas JONES, b. 15 Apr
1788. Would like further information on son, marriage, children,
relocation, etc. Any help appreciated.
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Sat Jul 4 15:54:16 1998
E-mail: Caroline Zimmerman Johns
Query: Name FREEBY/FRIEBe any any where any time. I
have John Friebe living in Berks County as early as 1800. An Urban, who
I cant identify - had land in 1750. There are very few people of this
name and we all seem to be related. They married ECKHARDT,ERB, HERB,
ROHRBACH, GILBERT. Some in Hill Church records. They are mentioned in
book called Gilberts of Kansas- but have not seen a copy.
Caroline
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Sat Jul 4 21:39:01 1998
E-mail: Kathleen FRAILEY Puls
Query: FRAILEY - Searching for information on Peter
FRAILEY, who was elected to the Berks County General Assembly from 1797
to 1802. His father was Leonard FRAILEY, who settled in Overbrook in the
1750's.
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Sun Jul 5 08:44:55 1998
E-mail: Critzer, Edward L.
Query: Johann Kreitzer (John Critzer), from Germany,
married Susanna in Eastern part of Pa. around 1770-1790 and then moved to
Augusta Co., Va. He owned property in the Blue Ridge mountains, on the
border of Amherst and Augusta Counties, which he sold about 1798. He died
in 1818. I have records of hundreds of his descendents, but have tried
to learn of his PA. connections for years now, but to no avail. Would
appreciate any help on this family, no matter how small it is . Will
exchange info with anyone interested.
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Sun Jul 5 12:09:09 1998
E-mail: Julie Oliver
Query: STUMP, BENTZ, SCHUDY (spelled any way)
I am looking for info on any of these families who lived in
the Berks, Lancaster, York Co area. I have very little info
Christina Bentz m. ? Schudy. Their son Francis 1810-1891
m. Harriet Stump 1816-1857. They had 10 children. She died
in Clark Co, MO and France rem. Johannah Pohlman 1857. They
had 7 children and lived in Shelby Co, MO the rest of their
lives. Any info appreciated.
Julie Oliver
Macon, MO
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Sun Jul 5 17:55:04 1998
E-mail: Sandy
Query:
BOYER, Henry. We know that there was a Henry Boyer born
6/21/1791 to Samuel Boyer and Catherine Kuser. He served in War of 1812.
All are buried in the Amityville Lutheran Cemetery. We are looking for
ANOTHER Henry Boyer, birthdate August 6, 1806 by family records. He came
to Clarion County, PA around 1830 or so. Does anyone have a connection
for this Henry Boyer?
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Mon Jul 6 19:51:15 1998
E-mail: Joe Vasquez
Query:
MARKER, John born in Reading, PA. He died in Steubenville,
OH. He married Mary Erie bornin Lancaster Co. andhad a daughter Claretta
in 1824. So he was probably born in thelate 1700's.
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Tue Jul 7 06:18:12 1998
E-mail: Sharon Bushouse
Query: Looking for information on Hosler, Lichtenberger,
Boyd in PA areas.
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Tue Jul 7 17:04:54 1998
E-mail: Cindy Bryant
Query:
Looking for information on Nathan WETZEL :
Nathan Wetzel, 167th Regiment, Co. D, Penna. Volunteers
Enrolled 10/26/1862 at age 27 at Berks county
Mustered In 11/12/1862 as a Pvt. at Reading PA
Out 8/12/1863
He is very close in age to my Great Great grandfather, whose tombstone
reads born 1837.
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Tue Jul 7 20:17:57 1998
E-mail: Kim Yoxtheimer
Query: JAXHEIMER,YOXTHEIMER
Looking for any information on the
JAXHEIMER/YOXTHEIMER family.
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Wed Jul 8 05:10:49 1998
E-mail: Lou Mozingo
Query:
WOOD/WEAVER -- I am seeking the parents and siblings of
Walter W. WOOD born in PA abt 1812. By 1847 he had migrated to Indiana
where he married Cynthia Ann WEAVER and had two sons by 1850. His first
two children were William Warden WOOD and Elijah WOOD. If any one can
help me locate information on this family and their PA origins, it would
be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Wed Jul 8 11:59:37 1998
E-mail: Sharon Ballman
Query: ADAM/FOCHT/KLEIN
Looking for families of my 2nd & 3rd Grt Grandparents.
Heinrich ADAM b.19 August 1814--d.20 August 1874... Buried Zion's Union
Cemetery.
Johanna(Hanna)FOCHT b.18 January 1816--d.5 February 1867
Buried Zion's Union Cemetery (OC)..
Ancestors and Descendants.. Their son, David ADAM was my 2nd Gr.
grandfather. His wife was Amanda KLEIN..
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Wed Jul 8 12:52:42 1998
E-mail: Doug Focht
Query: My great-great-great-grandfather is a Michael
FOCHT from Berks Co. b. 1814 and his wife's name was Magdalena SWINNEY
from Adams Co. Michael FOCHT moved to Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., Ohio
and I have no other information about his parents or other ancestors. If
anyone has information regarding FOCHTS in Berks County, PA or
thereabouts I would be grateful.
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Wed Jul 8 22:41:07 1998
E-mail: Jenn Fasig
Query:
Looking for info on Solomon Hollenbach b. abt. 1803, m.
Catharine Strauss b. abt 1803, a son was Solomon H. Hollenbach b. Sept.
12, 1833 Berks Co., d. Jan. 14, 1915, m. Rebecca Long b. Jan. 12, 1839 in
Bern, Berks Co., d. April 11, 1900. Any info on either Solomon or
Catherine would be greatly appreciated.
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Thu Jul 9 08:55:20 1998
E-mail: Barbara K. Henritze
Query:
Jacob Edward Babb married ca. 1881 Clara E.They lived in Reading in 1900.
She was b. ca. April 1857 in Pa. Clara E. Babb Gilletts was buried 23
Sept. 1910 What was her maiden name? When were Jacob and Clara married?
Who were her parents?
Thank you.
Barbara K. Henritze
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Thu Jul 9 10:14:14 1998
E-mail: Michael Hull
Query:
BORKHOLDER(BURKHOLDER)
Seek parents of Samuel Borkholder born 6 April 1806 in Lanc Co near Berks
line. Died 12 March 1871 buried St Daniels Berks. Wife Hannah Foltz 21
Oct 1813-30 Aug 1882.
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Fri Jul 10 05:24:10 1998
E-mail: Joanne Kennel
Query: DEAM, Thomas Gault/Birdsboro, Berks Co. PA
I am looking for any information on the following family:
Thomas Gault Deam b. October 30, 1843 s/o George Diem and Mary
Alice Gault of Salisbury twp. Lancaster Co. George Diem was
the s/o John Diem & Catherine Kennedy of Lanc. Co.
Thomas married Sarah Elizabeth Hutton b. April 6, 1847. They
had the following children most of who lived in Birdsboro:
George Franklin Deam b. May 5, 1868
Elmer A.J. Deam b. Dec. 16, 1869 d. Feb. 1, 1903 m. Katie Panner
children: Vern Elizabeth Deam & Sarah Pearl Deam
Howard Coleman Diem b. May 3, 1871 m.Effie L. Henry had son
Harry Elmer Deam m. Florence Naftzinger
Clara Deam b. Nov. 21, 1878 m. James Sweimler Van Horn
Edmund L. Deam b. July 1884 m. Mary Troxell
Chester Hutton Deam b. Feb. 15, 1891 m. Freda Manila Frantz
Any info would be appreciated.
Joanne Diem Kennel
Masttrim@epix.net
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Fri Jul 10 15:07:58 1998
E-mail: Christine McCreedy
Query: Searching for George Robnolte (alternative
spellings
Rabenold, Robenolt, Robbennolte, anything close) and
George's parents. George appears in the 1830 census
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Fri Jul 10 15:22:10 1998
E-mail: Barbara K. Henritze
Query: Does anyone have the transcribed St. John's
Reformed Church of Reading records at home? When did the church open?
When do the records begin. I would like to know if and when the Eisenbise
family appears.
Thank you.
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Fri Jul 10 16:55:18 1998
E-mail: Jane Devlin
Query:
I am looking for information on SOLOMON FRY and his wife MARIA EVA SITLER
FRY. Their daughter POLLY (MARIA) FRY was born in Richmond Twp, Berks
Co. PA. I have the following information on their decendents (Names in
CAPITALS are in my direct line).
I. SOLOMON FRY
+ MARIA EVA SITLER
A. POLLY (MARIA) FRY, b. 1809, Richmond Twp, Burks Co., PA
d. 1900 Livingston Co, MI
+ ROBERT HILDEBRANT, b. ca. 1802, Springtown, Warren Co, NJ
d. 28 Jan 1848, Livingston Co, MI
1. Solomon Hildebrant, b. ca 1827
2. lYDIA HILDEBRANT, b. ca 1828, NY,
d. 1891, Livingston Co. MI
+ JESSIE MARR, b. ca 1824, Canada, d. 8 Nov 1874, MI
a. Ransom Marr b. ca 1849, MI
b. Leander Marr, b. ca. 1850, MI
c. Calaista Marr, b. ca 1858, MI
d. Urias/Darius Marr, b. ca. 1856, MI
e. CLARISSA MARR b. 7 April 1857, MI; d. 22 May 1924, MI
+ CHARLES NELSON WILCOX b. 16 Apr 1964, MI; d. 16 Apr 1930, MI
i. EVA LAURA WILCOX b. 26 Oct 1826, MI; d. 4 Sep 1953, MI
+ ORSON CLARK DUNHAM, b. 10 Jul 1893, d. 12 Mar 1968
ii. Max Wilcox, b. 10 Nov, 1890, d. 9 Aug 1891
iii. Ruth Wilcox
f. Lewis Marr, b. ca 1859, MI
g. John Marr, b. ca. 1863, MI
h. Douglass Marr, b. ca 1864, MI
i. Caroline Marr, b. ca. 1866, MI
j. Ellen Marr, b. ca. 1869, MI
3. Charles Hildebrant, b. 16 Jul 1830, MI; d. 17 Jun 1895
4. Sanford Hildebrant, b. ca 1831, MI
5. Robert Hildebrant, b. ca. 1836, MI
6. Polly Hildebrant, b. ca. 1836, MI
7. Ruel Hildebrant , b. ca 1839, MI
8. Judy Hildebrant, b. ca 1842, MI
9. John Hildebrant, b. ca 1845, MI
10. Adelaine Hildebrant, b. ca. 1847, MI
11. Caroline Hildebrant,
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Fri Jul 10 17:59:25 1998
E-mail: w. Leichter
Query:
Looking for Henry Leichter, may have been in Berks County
between 1855 and August 1861. Also looking for any families with the
name Burley in the late 1700's.
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Fri Jul 10 18:14:15 1998
E-mail: W. Leichter
Query:
I'm lookking for a family by the name "Lutz" that I think was
in the area sometime between 1850 and 1861. I think my greatr
grandfather may have lived with them. His name was Henry Leichter and
came from Germany when he was between 15 and 20 years of age. Think he
came into the Port of Baltimore sometime from 1855 to 1861.
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Fri Jul 10 21:54:15 1998
E-mail: Janey Czap
Query:
Edward William Carl was born February 21, 1890. His military
papers state that he was born in Robisonia, Pa.
I am trying to find out who his parents are? If anyone is willing to do
a look-up for me of if anyone has a link to him I would be most grateful.
Janey
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Sat Jul 11 21:29:02 1998
E-mail: Jacqueline Pearson
Query: I am looking for any information reguarding John
Garrett born in Berks County January 10th, 1820 or any other relatives.
John Garrett was christened in the Lutheran church. Was married to Mary
Cline on October 23, 1849, location unknown.
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Mon Jul 13 18:03:09 1998
E-mail: Carol Waugerman Stout
Query: Looking for any and all
Wageman/Wagaman/Wagerman/Waggamans... Descendents of Johann-Philip
Wageman from 1736 - settled in Maxatawny Twp.
We have extensive info and will share - looking for son Peter's family
which stayed in Albany Twp.
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Tue Jul 14 06:54:45 1998
E-mail: Julie Earl
Query:
DENNIS ROBERT YOUNG b. late 1800's or his father,
J. S. YOUNG, married to MARY A.( may have owned property in Reading in
1897). This is my grandfather / great grandparents.
Please e-mail me if you have any information.
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Tue Jul 14 07:00:37 1998
E-mail: Frank R. Haus
Query:
Any info about John (Johann/Johannes) HAUS husband of Susanna
who moved to Berks Co 1846/47 from Mifflinburg/Lewisburg area of Union Co
with sons Benjamin Franklin Haus and James A Haus. B F Haus became first
sec'y of Select & Common Councils of Reading who married Mary Elizabeth
Foos. Info on John & Susanna needed to fill in family data.
.
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Tue Jul 14 07:50:17 1998
E-mail: Janice Middleton
Query: I am researching our family roots. Our maternal
grandfather
was a Kobel. I came accross reference to "The Kobel Massacre" of 1755.
Was this in Berks County? Where can I find more information about this
event? Thank You!
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Tue Jul 14 11:08:21 1998
E-mail: Linda Weller McGuire
Query: Hello, looking for burial place off DANIEL WELLER
b. Apr 14 1852
d. Aug. 12, 1914 m. Anna CONNOR b Apr 30 1857 d. Sep 18, 1921.
His parents were Gideon Weller and Maria HARTLEIN. Daniel
and Anna had eight children; Charles b. Aug. 21, 1876
d. Dec 20, 1937 m Jennie SEIPEL b. 1878 d. Dec 24, 1913;
William b. Dec 17 1877 m Roberta GRIMACY; Anna Laura
b. Feb 2, 1880 m 1st husband Chas. MASSAR, 2nd m Thos KOVATZ;
Warren b jun 17 1882 m Sadie BETZ; Bertha b. Aug 31, 1884
d. Mar 5 1903; Martha b. Mar 28 1891 m LeRoy LANDIS,
2nd m Harold RICHARDS; Paul b Feb 20, 1894.
Thank-you for any help!
Linda Weller McGuire joseph@ix.netcom.com
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Tue Jul 14 16:36:48 1998
E-mail: Howard F Eckenroth
Query: ECKENROTH
Would appreciate any info on the family tree of the Eckenroths in Berks
County
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Tue Jul 14 21:39:59 1998
E-mail: Laura Marnocha
Query: Am seeking information on HERMANUS BRUMBACH, his
wife CATHERINE POTT, and his children. Died in Amityville in 1803.
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Wed Jul 15 12:53:30 1998
E-mail: Bev Albert
Query: Seeking any info on SAMUEL KAUFMAN born NOV.1812
and died 11-30-1842
at age 30 years old, recorded in the Christ Lutheran church
records, Stouchsburg,Pa /Berks co. Samuel was married to CATHERINE
LOOSE with whom a daughter,MARIA "Mary" MAGDALENE KAUFMAN was born
3-16-1843, 4 months after her father died.In Mary's bible( when she
married) she kept her family's
births and deaths recorded,naming a SARAH CATHERINE KAUFMAN
as a sponsor in her own children's baptisms.MARIA "MARY" KAUFMAN married
HARRISON ZERBE .
Where is SAMUEL KAUFMAN buried? Who were his parents? How is SARAH
CATHERINE KAUFMAN related?
Maria"MARY" KAUFMAN's mother CATHERINE LOOSE remarried a SAMUEL PEIFER ,
a widower on 2-21-1847 ,and both are buried
at TULPEHOCKEN TRINITY Church in RICHLAND(Lebanon Co.) along with Maria
and Harrison Zerbe.
Thanks for any help on Samuel Kaufman who died at age 30 on
11-30-1842.( My 4th great- grandfather).
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Wed Jul 15 13:04:53 1998
E-mail: MYERS, Elsie
Query:
CHRIST, Thomas b. ABT 1800
Who were his parents?
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Wed Jul 15 13:32:09 1998
E-mail: MYERS, Elsie
Query:
I am trying to find the parents of Barbara KAUFMAN b. abt.
1768 in Berks County. She married Daniel HIESTER b. 05 Nov. 1761. They
married in 1788. I would appreciate any help with this query.
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Wed Jul 15 13:35:44 1998
E-mail: MYERS, Elsie
Query:
I am trying to find the parents of John "George" BRAUN
born in Berks County about 1723. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
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Wed Jul 15 13:38:30 1998
E-mail: MYERS, Elsie
Query:
Would anyone know who the parents of Barbara HECKEDORN were?
She was born about 1727 in Berks
County. She married John "George" BRAUN. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
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Wed Jul 15 18:33:26 1998
E-mail: Selena Patterson
Query: JOHN GEORGE HARTLEIN SR. b. 21 Oct 1732in
Weigenheim,Schwargbashischen,Germany. m.MARIA CHRISTINA BOEHM 9 Feb 1755
in Berks, Co. Pa. Have lots of info to share about HARTLEINS. Would like
info on BOEHM'S, ARONHART (EHRENHARDT), and DRECHSLER.
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Wed Jul 15 18:49:53 1998
E-mail: Nancy Edwards
Query:
ISAAC BOONE
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Thu Jul 16 17:57:27 1998
E-mail: Stephanie Fidler
Query:
BAER
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Thu Jul 16 20:18:03 1998
E-mail: Shirley M. Brown
Query: SQUINT,Henry, b. ca 1830, md. Maria Zerbe
2/22/1851 at Womelsdorf
by Rev. Hoffmoyer. Henry enlisted in the 55th Reg of PA Vol.
and died June 23, 1864 in prison at Richmond VA, from wounds
received in action. In 1864 Maria and children lived in Womelsdorf
They are: John 11; Agnes 9; Jacob 8; Albert 7; William 5; and
James 2. Apparently Maria died prior to 6/13/1876 as James
had a guardian, Andrew J. Hain, appointed for him as both parents
were deceased. At that time they lived at 146 S. 8th St.,
Reading. The name was changed to QUINN after 1876.
Who are Henry & Maria parents?
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Fri Jul 17 08:52:50 1998
E-mail: J.C.Kinder
Query:
Am trying to find information about a family named Kinder aka
Gunder aka Guenther whick was in Berks County between ca1740 and 1800.
Have tax list in Tul. Tp. ca 1750 and rev war record but this is all.
Would like to find traces of where and how they lived, etc
.
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Fri Jul 17 14:50:11 1998
E-mail: Nancy Edwards
Query:
BOONE, MARY b. 1/26/1762 in Exeter Twp. Her father was ISAAC
BOONE. I believe ISAAC is a relative of the famed Daniel Boone, possibly
Daniel's brother's grandson. Can you find this link? I have been unable
to find the names of Isaac's father and grandfather. Thank you for any
help you can give me.
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Fri Jul 17 16:42:08 1998
E-mail: Gerry Seymour
Query: Looking for information on the family of Henry
and Hannah
O'Neill of Philadelphia. Their daugher, Anne Catherine
O'Neill was born about 1809 in Pennsylvania and married
Frederick Gallagher in Beaufort County, NC on the March 20,
1875. Mrs. Mary Ann O'Neill (also a native of Philadelphia)
and possibly a sister-in-law, married Charles Kewell
January 17, 1862. Her will left her son, Henry O'Neill a pew (Number 6)
in St. Mary's Church in
Philadelphia.
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Fri Jul 17 17:09:48 1998
E-mail: victoria Blankenhorn
Query: HOLSHUE
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Fri Jul 17 19:10:14 1998
E-mail: Joanne Kennel
Query: BOICE/BUIS - Looking for the following family
Abraham BOICE b. 1760 New Jersey s/o Nicholas Buis moved to Berks Co.
Nicholas died in 1777
Abraham Boice married Hannah Wells and had following children
Abram Boice
Jacob Boice
John Boice
Robert Boice
Mary Boice b. 1798 m. Isaac Whitaker
Margaret Boice m. Jonathan WAMSHER
Sarah Boice m. William DAVIS
Nicholas Boice
William Boice
Nancy Boice m. William MINKER children: Robert & Margaret Minker
Ezekial Boice m. Ann Cunningham
Jeremiah Boice
David Boice
Hannah Boice m. Jesse Griffith
Any info please contact Masttrim@epix.net
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Sat Jul 18 00:29:29 1998
E-mail: Julius E. Drone
Query: Seeking Parentage of John DRONE, b. abt 1800/5;
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Sat Jul 18 00:33:02 1998
E-mail: Julius E. Drone
Query: marriage data on Catherine KUNTZMANN & John DRONE
abt 1830/31
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Sat Jul 18 06:25:03 1998
E-mail: Sharon Bushouse
Query: BOYD, LICHTENBERGER, EICHELS, LIKENS
I am looking for information on John Boyd who came to PA from Ireland in
1810 and settled in Berks Co and then moved to Lancaste Co to take charge
of the Mt. Hope Iron Works. Also looking for information on his daughter
Elizabeth who was married to Eli S. Lichtenberger and possibly David
Eichels. Also trying to find out more on her mother Catherine Likens
Boyd. Any help appreciated.
Sharon Bushouse in Hot Phoenix, AZ
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Sat Jul 18 07:52:49 1998
E-mail: MARY COX
Query:
information wanted on Levi Martin and Catherine Lerch{Lurch}
previuos to 1863
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Sat Jul 18 18:35:19 1998
E-mail: Cindy Lowe
Query:
My 2nd Great Grandfather JACOB COOK was born approximately
1802 in Reading, PA. He died 12/6/1898 in Washington DC. His obit in a
Washington Paper reads "COOK, On Tuesday, December 6, 1898, JACOB COOK,
beloved husband of Anna Cook, in his ninety-sixth year. Funeral from his
late residnce, 1223 5th street, northwest, Thursday at 2:30 o'clock.
(Reading, PA papers, please copy)"
I am looking for any information that may give me clues to his parents or
any siblings he may have had. Thanks.
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Sun Jul 19 04:48:30 1998
E-mail: Teri Thornburg
Query: HENRY SINK
I am interested in information about HENRY SINK who appeared in the 1790
Federal Census for Caernarvon Twp, Berks Co. At that time, there was a
son under 16 and 3 females. Believe this family PA,OH,IN,MI. Thanks for
the information!
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Sun Jul 19 13:04:08 1998
E-mail: Sarah
Query: MILLER, Peter. Searching for birth record for
Peter Miller born 1748 in Berks County, PA.
He possibly had sisters Catherine and Sophia. Peter moved to Frederick
County, MD around 1770?
He married Catherine Shuler of Berks County PA in Frederick MD in 1775.
They had 12 children.
Moved to Loudoun County, VA. Peter died 1815 in Loudoun. Catherine died
in Highland County Ohio
after most of Peters children removed to Highland in 1832?
Searching Peters birth record, names of parents. His sister? Catherine m.
Delaplaine?
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Sun Jul 19 18:36:38 1998
E-mail: Mahlon Mahoney
Query:
Searching for living descendats of a David V. Dehart b.
1847 New Brunswick, Middlesex Co. N.J. His wife was Malvina
Covert b. 1848 New Brunswick. Their children: Hattie b.
1873, Fannie b. 1875, Lula b. 1877 and Oscar b. 1879. These
names disappear from the U.S. Census for New Jersey after
1880. Did they migrate to Pennsylvania or where?
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Sun Jul 19 20:20:10 1998
E-mail: B. K. Henritze
Query:
Jacob Witman b. ca. 1791 Pa and Catharine Witman b. 1790 Pa lived in
Marion Twp., Berks Co. Pa in 1850 with a presumed daughter Mary Witman b.
ca. 1815 in Pa. In 1860 Catherien and Marylived in Marion Twp. Who were
Jacob's parents? Who were Catherine's parents? Did Mary marry? Thank you.
B. K. Henritze.
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Sun Jul 19 20:51:36 1998
E-mail: B. K. Henritze
Query:
Mary RHEIN, d/o Elizabeth (Witman) Rhein and Peter Rhein, was born 12
August 1831 and bapt. in Reading. She was not living with her parents in
1850. Her older brother Jacob Rhein married twice, Matilda RUTH and Jane
BENCH. He younger sister Juliann married George H. LANDISs. Her younger
brother Augustus married twice, Catharine Ann BOYER and Anna WERT. Did
Mary RHEIN marry or die young?
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Mon Jul 20 09:34:32 1998
E-mail: Patsy (Beavers) Nye
Query: Seeking information of ancestors of Charlotte
DEHART b ca
1825 dau of George DEHART b 1797 m. Elizabeth Briner b 1797
dau of Andrew BRINER. George was son of George W.Dehart
b 1768 in Berks Co. George W.'s wife unknown. Andrew Briner
was son of Peter BRINER b 1750. Appreciate any information.
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Mon Jul 20 13:38:25 1998
E-mail: Judy Peacock
Query:
KENNEDY
I am trying to find info on my grandfather, Thomas Sheridan Kennedy b 3-
24-1894 in Reading, PA. His father is John C. Kennedy b1-10-1855
Phoenixville, Chester Co. PA, his mother is Emma Rebecca Pennock b 1-16-
1864 Collegeville, Montgomery co. PA. John C. had a sister Agnes
Robinson m Samuel Frank Gillis. This line of Kennedy's has only been in
USA since about 1850.
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Tue Jul 21 09:43:00 1998
E-mail: R. Githens
Query:
I have a Levi Kissinger that supposedly was born about 1840 in
Berks Co., Pa. Does anyone have access to any records that would help me
find out more about him and his family?
Thanks.
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Tue Jul 21 19:38:20 1998
E-mail: Marilyn Threlkeld
Query: BABB
Searching for info on family of Barbara BABB (1733-1816).w/of
Andreas(Andrew) Gerberich (1734). Lived in Berks Co. Daughter
Barbara(1765-1832)married in 1784 to (1) John Miller(1757-1794) & in 1795
to(2)John Shuey.
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Tue Jul 21 20:41:58 1998
E-mail: Al Reynolds
Query:
SCHUBERT, SHUPERT, SHUPPERT
I am looking for any of the variations of the above name, I know that
some of my ancestors settled there in the early 1730's. I would
appreciate any assistance given.
Sincerely
Al Reynolds
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Tue Jul 21 21:03:17 1998
E-mail: Martha Kapp
Query:
need info on a SALLIE SHEW (SHOE; SHUE) said to have been
married to JOHN HOLLER; supposedly she died and was buried in Berks Co.,
late 1700s. Please e-mail if you know anything about the surname
Shoe;shew;shue in PA.
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Wed Jul 22 08:16:34 1998
E-mail: Mary Hetzel
Query: HUMMEL, HAEFNER, ZUERN (ZERN), SCHOLL
Seeking names of descendants of Frederick HUMMEL, whose Estate papers
were filed in Berks Co. April 25, 1774. His widow is listed as Elisabeth
and his place of residence as Greenwich Township. When did he come to
America?
Was Frederick HUMMEL born April 1761 of Greenwich Township his son? This
younger Frederick resided in Northumberland County after serving in the
Revolutionary War. He is buried at St. Peter's Blue Church,
Northumberland County beside his wife, Magdalena HAEFNER. His death date
March 19,1844.
Was Michael ZUERN, born abt. 1755 Richmond Twp. the son of Frederick
ZUERN? Frederick's will was filed March 13, 1769 and names his wife Anna
Dorothea and minor son, Michael. Zion Moselem Church records list a
Frederick ZUERN (ZERN) and Anna Dorothea SCHOLL as parents of Johann
Michael ZERN, christened March 13, 1756. Is this the same Michael ZUERN
who later served in the Revolutionary War and then moved to
Northumberland County?
Would like to exchange information with anyone interested in these
families.
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Wed Jul 22 11:02:19 1998
E-mail: Rosemary Hoffman Braun
Query: HUIETT/HUYETT
Would like information regarding descendants of George SPANGLER
married (1) Sara HUITT 1815 and (2) Catharine HUYETT 1816, Berks County
Trinity Lutheran Church records have George SPANGLER b:17Feb1815, parents
George and Catharine SPANGLER. My gr-gr-grandfather was George SPANGLER
b:17Feb1815 but other records indicate his mother was living in 1850.
Can this be the same George?
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Wed Jul 22 16:30:16 1998
E-mail: Dora Smith
Query: I'm looking for what anyone can tell me about NEW
BORN or
Neu-gebornen sect of Oley Valley, early 18th century.
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Thu Jul 23 08:44:53 1998
E-mail: Suzann Lathrop
Query: FIES, ECKENROTH
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Thu Jul 23 09:07:05 1998
E-mail: Bob Reynolds
Query: Adam THROUGH is included in the Tax List for 1772
for Berks Co..
Byb 1795 he was living in Chester Co. I am looking for any information
on Adam THROUGH or anyone with the surname THREW or THROUGH.
.
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Thu Jul 23 12:39:21 1998
E-mail: TARA
Query:
HARP REEDER REES
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Thu Jul 23 18:03:59 1998
E-mail: Michael Fink
Query:
Johann Nicholas Finck 1709-1773
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Fri Jul 24 19:01:54 1998
E-mail: B. K. Henritze
Query:
Sara Braun and Jacob Seibert had a son Frederick Seibert a.k.a Frederick
Seibert Brown. Frederick was born 8 April 1841 in Reading. He died 3
April 1910 in Reading. Who were his paternal grandparents.
.
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Fri Jul 24 20:17:24 1998
E-mail: Judith Good
Query:
GOOD - Looking for info on family of GOOD, John b. 1774 PA.
He m. ca 1804
PA to (?)BECKER, Elizabeth b. ca 1786 PA. This family had 10 children:
Fanny
Elizabeth, Isaac, Sarah, Jacob, John, Abraham, Adam, Frederick, and
Peter. The
family went to OH in ca 1826. Anyone researching this line? Interested
in finding
parents of John. Thanks.
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Sat Jul 25 10:05:17 1998
E-mail: John and Nanette REEPE
Query:
I am looking for the family of John REAP born 1763 PA. He is married to
a Barbara ? born 1773 NC. The family migrated to Georgia(SC/TN) and
various spellings of the name are existent even in the families today.
Our last name is REEPE, but have cousins - REEP, REEPS which are the
most common but not all spellings. Living very near when first found
were REAPSHIMERS. Is REAP the Bibical understanding of the very German
spoken when the family first came to the new country. THE DOUBLE e's
SOMETIMES MUST HAVE BECOME RUP-RUPE IN HANDWRITTEN ITEMS AND DOCUMENTS.
Can anyone please help to identify who we really are ?
Until then,
John REEPE and Nanette :-}
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Sat Jul 25 11:42:57 1998
E-mail: Nancy Conrad
Query:
Seeking information on the Beckley (Bockly,Bechtle) family
that may have lived in Berks County 1700 and 1800's. First names
Ulrich,Uriah,John,Michael,Daniel. If this is familiar let know. Anyone
doing Beckley research let me know.
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Sat Jul 25 19:33:53 1998
E-mail: Christina Hennessey
Query: ANDRZEJEWSKI
Looking for any information on ANDRZEJEWSKI of Berks County - likely came
from Poland in 1930s, father Anthony (b.1890, d. 1964), spouse unknown,
children Ceclia, Eddie, Phyllis, Tessie, Sonny, Wanda, Stella.
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Sat Jul 25 19:41:13 1998
E-mail: Christina Hennessey
Query: CHOYNICKI/HOJNICKI/HOYNICKI/HENNESSY/HANISKY
Looking for any information on CHOYNICKI family of Berks County. Likely
came from Poland in late 1800s, parents Joseph & Francisca CHOYNICKI (not
confident of spelling). Children Elsie (b. 1892, d. 1983), Amoniska,
Charles & Joe & Benjamin (all three changed last name to HENNESSY), Harry
(changed last name to HOJNICKI), Ziggy (changed last name to HOYNICKI),
James 'Jake' (changed last name to HANISKY), Josephine, Victoria,
Catherine.
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Sat Jul 25 20:37:34 1998
E-mail: Ray Lasher
Query:
LESHER, John. Col, Rev War. b 17ll Germany d. abt 1796 Berks
Co m. (l) ??? YODER; (2) Margareta HESS.
Looking for descendants
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Sun Jul 26 06:52:41 1998
E-mail: Debbie Lindner
Query: Looking for information on the Lindner's from
Pennslyannia. John Martin Lindner born est 1869 Quakake, Pennsylvania
Rush Township,Schuylkill Co married Mary Amelia Rowe est.1891.Mary was
born 1874 to John Rowe and Mary A Moser.In Pottsville, Schuylkill Co,
Pennsylvania.Mary A. Rowe and John Martin Lindner had 4 children.
William, Roy, Catherine Mary, and Ralph. They lived in Reading,Berks Co.
Mary divorced John in 1917. She remarried a Joe Hemmig 1919. What ever
happened to John Martin Lindner? They were in Reading, Pa and he moved to
Quakake, Pa. Looking for a death date on him. I believe he had a sister
Ida Lindner that was born est.1880. She married a Frank Shiff. Looking
for parents names and other children. There was a Roger Lindner of
Reading married Amy 1966. What happened to his family? Thank you
Debbie
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Sun Jul 26 12:35:54 1998
E-mail: Melinda Brassill
Query: I am looking for any information on the BIERBOWER
family. Also KESSLER. Irvin Kessler married Sarah (or her name may have
been Jeminah) HERB. She was the daughter of Jackson Herb. Irvin was the
son of Elias Kessler and Elizabeth Stutzman. I would like to see if
anyone has any information on any of these people. It would be much
appreciated.
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Sun Jul 26 16:59:19 1998
E-mail: WADE MARSHALL
Query: RICHARD MARSHALL
HARRIET MARSHALL
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Sun Jul 26 17:17:59 1998
E-mail: Melinda Brassill
Query: BEHNE-BANEY-BEHNEY We are unsure of the
spelling, only the sound (bay-nee). He lived, possibly on Orange St., in
Reading during the mid 1920's. He worked for the St. Lawrence Dairy milk
company. His name was Charles Behne, or something that could be spelled
like that. But Charles was for sure his first name. Does this sound
familiar to anyone? Thank you so much for any help at all.
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Sun Jul 26 19:36:30 1998
E-mail: Shirley M. Brown
Query: SQUINT/QUINN. Searching for information on Henry
SQUINT, b
ca 1825-30. He. md. Maria Zerbe Feb. 22, 1851 at Womelsdorf,
Berks Co., PA. Henry enlisted in the 55th Reg of PA Vol-Pvt.,
in Womelsdorf on Aug. 13, 1862. Henry died in Prison at
Richmond, VA on June 23, 1864 from wounds received in action.
In 1864 his children were John, 11; Anges, 9; Jacob, 8;
Albert, 7; William, 5; & James, 2. They were all residing
in Womelsdorf. Mahlon Zerbe & Sarah Brine were witnesses to
affidavit for Pension on Sept. 6, 1864. Apparently Maria died
prior to 1876 as son had a guardian, Andrew J. Hain, appointed
for him on June 13, 1876. They lived at 146 S. 8th St.,
Reading, Pa. Later family name was changed to QUINN.
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Sun Jul 26 19:45:49 1998
E-mail: Shirley M. Brown
Query: BURKHOLDER/BORKHOLDER - Searching for parents of
Samuel
Burkholder who was born Apr. 6, 1806 in PA. He married
Hannah FOLTZ in the 1st Ref. Church, Reading, PA on Feb. 19
1833. Samuel died Dec. 3, 1871 in Heidelberg TWp., Berks Co
PA and is buried at St. Daniel's Robesonia, PA Hannah was
the d/o J. William & Elizabeth FOLTZ and they were the sponsors
of their 1st three children, Priscilla, William & Augustus
who were bp. in the Zion Luth & Ref Ch. Womelsdorf, PA
Other childrens were: Richard, Nathan, Charles, Aaron , Lucy Ann
and Catharine. All of the boys except William, stayed in the
Newmanstown area as they and their familes are buried there
in the Millcreek Cemetery. Hannah is also buried there
and her tombstone reads Hannah BORKHOLDER.
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Mon Jul 27 06:59:49 1998
E-mail: Harry Pontius
Query: Seeking SAMUELS data late 1600s to mid 1700s.
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Mon Jul 27 07:09:29 1998
E-mail: Gerry Evans
Query: REID, Elizabetha(?) mar. Christian M. Binkley,
Berks county
circa. 1757. Her birthdate circa 1739. They later moved to
Perry co., OH
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Mon Jul 27 15:12:33 1998
E-mail: Donna M. Drager
Query: Am looking for a birth for Ida Nancy Garty. July
4, 1863
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Mon Jul 27 15:12:59 1998
E-mail: patricia Behm
Query:
BEHM is the family name. They were listed in the 1790 census
in Berks county, but all my notes were lost when I moved. There were
several men, some with wives and some without. The last record I have is
a JESSE K . BEHM who was in an infantry regiment from Pa. Not much to go
on, I know.
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Mon Jul 27 16:33:29 1998
E-mail: Larry Hess
Query: HESS family of Berks and surrounding area.
Johannes George Friedrich Hess was born in 1823 in Lebanon Co. He had
sons named George, Isaac, Jacob and Alfred. He moved to Maiden Creek
Twp., Berks Co. about 1870. Johannes George had brothers named Charles,
Cyrus, Friedrich and Henrich. His first wife was Rebecca Yagle and his
second wife was Maria (nee unknown). His parents were Johannes and
Susanna, married in 1813.
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Mon Jul 27 20:40:32 1998
E-mail: Paul Michael
Query:
MICHAEL
I am looking for information on Robert Holbert Michael.
Born April 19, 1895 in Reading PA. I've been told that his
mother died as a result of his birth and that his father's
name was Nurush Michael. I understand that the name Michael
may have originally been Vander Michael.
Thank you!
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Tue Jul 28 16:35:09 1998
E-mail: C. Brown
Query:
Seeking info on ancestors of Emanual Beecher who sailed from
Germany in 1800's landing in Philadlephia. Have reason to believe
he may have married and settled in Berks County. Please
E-mail with any info you might think would have a
connection. Thanks. C. Brown
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Tue Jul 28 20:01:22 1998
E-mail: Anne Van Patten
Query: STRATTON/STRATTEN, WILLIAMS - Searching for any
information on Maskil(?) STRATTON who married Mary WILLIAMS, daughter of
William WILLIAMS of Union Twp., Berks Co. William WILLIAMS is listed in
an old newspaper article as being a Revolutionary War soldier from
Lancaster County, but his will lists him as living in Union Twp., Berks
Co. in 1815. Maskil and Mary had probably two sons, Robert and David,
Robert being born in 1800 or 1802. Any help you could give would be
appreciated.
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Thu Jul 30 10:41:10 1998
E-mail: Bonnie Duff-Smith
Query: Looking for McIlDuff, McElDuff, and DUFF families
early 1745-on arrivals in PA. Most were in Chester Co. by 1780, but
earlier in Lancaster, and other counties in PA. Believe my Washington
Co. DUFF's originally used the McElduff and McIlduff surnames upon
arrival in the Colonies. Any information helpful in verifying whether
they are the same families, or different families using the same names.
Thanks. Bonnie Duff-Smith, P.O. Box 254, Judson, TX 75660
.
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Thu Jul 30 19:21:58 1998
E-mail: TOM SCANLAN
Query: info on CONRAD WEISER
.
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Thu Jul 30 19:44:09 1998
E-mail: Alice Albright
Query: ALBRIGHT, ALLBRIGHT, ALBRECHT
Desperately seeking info. on Adam Allbright. He died in IN in 1827. Wife
unknown. At least one of their seven children was born in PA. I believe
he is listed on the 1800 Federal Census in Berks Co. but not sure which
township. I would like to see his census code. His children's names
are: John, William, Adam, Frances, Elizabeth, Sarah and at least one
other daughter. PLEASE HELP!!!
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Thu Jul 30 20:39:50 1998
E-mail: John Kieffer
Query: Searching for information regarding Peter EBERLY.
Born in 1717 in Palatine, Europe. Peter died in Sinking Spring, Berks
Co., PA in 1796; he was 79. Buried in 1796 in Eberly Plot, Sinking
Spring, Berks Co., PA. On Jul 21, 1742 when Peter was 25, he married
Catherine NEWCOMER, daughter of Christian NEWCOMER (abt 1697-) & Barbara
(NEWCOMER) (abt 1698-), in Pennsylvania. Born abt 1717. Catherine died in
Sinking Spring, Berks Co., PA. Buried in Eberly Plot, Sinking Spring,
Berks Co., PA. They had the following children: John N.. Born in 1746 in
Sinking Spring, Berks Co., PA., Jacob N. (1748-1807), Henry (1750-),
Peter N. (1752-1826)
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Fri Jul 31 14:25:15 1998
E-mail: Kathy Beberniss
Query:
I am looking for any information on Jacob Godshalk. His son
Theodore was born in Reading (I hope!!). They moved to Michigan between
1860 & 1870. His first wife's name was Magdalena Ackerman, second wife
was Elizabeth Aueracher. If you have anything, please email me. Thanks,
Kathy
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