Archives: Queries from October 1999

HARTMAN, SCHLOTTERBECK, SLAUGHTERBACK posted by Janet Elliott Douglas on Friday, October 15, 1999

My gg-grandfather, George Schlotterbeck born on or about August 24, 1801 in Berks Co. PA and migrated to Pickaway Co. OH about 1805; then to Harrison Co. IN about 1820. His father and mother were John Schlotterbeck and Elizabeth Hartman, I think, but am not positve. George was supposedly a very religious man; a Lutheran. He was a strong political figure and a Jacksonian Democrat. Would love to find a church membership, birth or christening record of any of the above.

SIP, THOMAS posted by Richard Thomas on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for birth/ancestry information regarding Peter THOMAS and Eva Maria SIP. They were married in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., in 1760. Peter died about 1789. Their children were baptized at Altalaha Lutheran Church.

BALDWIN, BRACEY, EVANS, FREY, GREGORY, HAYWARD, HESS, LABAR, LONG, STEIN posted by Lilliemae Gregory Frey on Friday, October 15, 1999

My great great grandfather, Lott EVANS, was born in Forest. Berks Co., PA. on 5/13/1786. I would like to know where Forest is located and if anyone has knowledge of this family. His parents were Lott and Sarah ____ EVANS.

STEFFEN, STEFFEY, STEPHEN posted by Joe Steffey on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for information on Johan Philip Steffey(Stephen). Believe from Palatine area, Germany. Emigrated 1737. Found reference to him being in Berks county, Brecknock township in 1748. Any more info?

HAAS posted by Bryan Haas on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for ancestors of Herbert Haas, born ciirca 1875 Berks County,Pa

HAAS, HASS, MILLER posted by Jeff Miller on Friday, October 15, 1999

Do you know anything about a Kate Haas(some spellings it is Hass) who married Harrison F. Miller in 1888 in the Boyertown Area?

WEISS posted by Gloria Weiss on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am hoping that there is someone in Berks County that may be related to my husband's grandfather, Ambrose Joseph WEISS born 4/18/1896 who married Irene BROWN, born 10/10/1897. I know that they ended up in Allegheny County.

EMERT, EMMERT posted by Debbie Rodrigo on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for ancestors of Aaron Emert, who was born Jan 06, 1826. I am not clear whether he was born in Berks or Montgomery county, although he did live much of his life in Frederick. Any help would be appreciated.

CHRIST, KELLER, MARTIN, MILLER, MOHLER, MOHN, OBERHOLTZER, PFAUTZ, SENSENIG posted by Brenda Creasy on Friday, October 15, 1999

I have several questions relating to the same problem. I think if someone can tell me what ship Conrad WEISER came on, or a list of the passengers on his ship, it would help in my search for my lost CHRIST'S. I have been up against this brickwall for a while and I can't seem to get around it. The names I am coming up with seem to match those that came from NY with Conrad WEISER. Does anyone know which George CHRIST settled in Tulpehocken. There are several Georges in the area and I would like to make sure I have the one that came from NY. Would anyone know the name of George's wife and children? Also I am looking for info on the the MILLER families that migrated with them. I would be very happy to learn something about any of these families! Thanks, Brenda

GERY posted by Arrah Spohn on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am a descendant of GENERAL JESSE H. GERY, he was born:July 20, 1831. He was the son of Joseph T.Gery and mother was Anna Hillegas. Historical records states, General J.Gery, rendered his country gallant service in the Rebellion. General Gery is the most honored and respected citizen of his community. Does any one recognize or connect with this Gentleman? Also, what rebellion did the historical records refer to? The documents did not mention it.

ANGSTADT, ZWILLMAN posted by George Angstadt on Friday, October 15, 1999

enoch angstadt and amanda zwillman discovered each other at some point in the 1800s i cant seem to locate info on either. ie: moms and dads of each and it may sound silly but, what is the origin of zwillman? is that german? i cant find it on surname lists

BOWERS, RUPP posted by Loretta on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for information regarding Rupp families from PA. George Rupp from PA was found in Elkhart IN 1850 census and had daughters catherine, Louisa, Cossiah Sophia and son George. No mention of the wife's name. Cossiah (kessiah, or Cassie) was born about 1831. She married John P. Bowers of OH. They were married about 1855. Does anybody have info regarding the father George (a farmer) or his wife's name and family?

HAUPT, HOUPT posted by Ray Haupt on Friday, October 15, 1999

The Haupt/Houpt families were well established in the Berks Co., PA area in the late 1700's. Members of these lines are still in the area today. I am interested in obtaining old photographs (circa 1860 to 1930's) of Haupt/Houpt family members. These can be sent by e-mail or mailed.

HUBBARD, MAHAN, PHILLIPS posted by George Angstadt on Friday, October 15, 1999

i am searching for info on my moms side of the family. My mothers maiden name is diane hubbard, her mom was jane mahan (maiden) (dembosky, 3rd marriage) hubbard (moms father). im not sure what my moms father was named...robert or maybe john hubbard. my aunt is lori (hubbard). janes fathers surname is either phillips or phillip. i am unsure of her mothers name. i am searching for info on lineage for the hubbard side and the mahan side.

MILLER posted by Bob Kunkel on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for information on a William MILLER & his wife Anna. William was born about 1820. They lived in Albany Twp, Berks Co, PA in 1860.

BRADEN, DANNELS posted by Betty H. Pilkington on Friday, October 15, 1999

Guy Charles Braden and Prudence Dannels were parents of my ggrandmother Elizabeth Braden. Family history says Elizabeth married John Robert Teeter near Reading, PA. Legend is that Elizabeth was to marry someone else but met John Robert (who was born in MO) married him and came by wagon train to MO. Elizabeth was born in 1854 I believed. Seeking info about my Braden family in PA.

BROOKE, BROOKS posted by Clarence Bearden on Friday, October 15, 1999

Seeking info. on John BROOKE (bn c l8l0) and family. He came to Penn. ab. 1840 from Holland with wife and a number of children. Due to unknown causes the parents died about l850(?) leaving minor children. One son, John BROOK(s) bn l837 is my gtgt grandfather. John came to Tenn. about 1860 where he married. John had two brothers, Henry and Edward and a sister Christine and it's believed they remained in Penn. and spelt their last name BROOKE without the (s) on the end. One of the brothers had a son named Abraham Lincoln Brooke but not much is known of him.

LAWRENCE, LAWRENTZ, LORENTZ posted by Robin Lawrentz on Friday, October 15, 1999

LORENTZ, Moritz married Barbara in France (Germanic). They left Rotterdam on October 17, 1732 and settled in Berks County, PA at Greenwich Township. Their children are: Maurice Jr., John Wendelin, Joseph, and Mary Eva/Anna. Jacob LORENTZ travelled with Moritz to Philadelphia, but there is some question to whether he is the brother or son of Moritz. Descendants of this family are in Indiana, Ohio, Virgina, West Virgina and Pennsylvania. I would appreciate any information on this family or descendants.

FRIED, GRUBER posted by Vickie Smejkal on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for information on Johanne Joachim "Jacob" GRUBER. He, and I believe, his brother, Peter, came to the U.S. from Germany about 1773/74 to the port of Philidelphia. From there they went off to Berks County. "Jacob" supposedly married (1775) in Berks County, to Elisabeth Marie FRIED, before heading off to Sussex County, NJ.

BITZER, BODE, BODIE posted by Allyson Lee on Friday, October 15, 1999

I'm trying to find the parents of George Bodie b. Oct 27, 1812 in Berks County. He died Jan 11 1852 in Earl Township, Lancaster County. He married Cassia Bitzer on Mar 29, 1836 at the First Reformed Church in Lancaster County. Any help would be appreciated.

SENCINDIVER, STUMP, STUMPF posted by Greg Wilson on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for JOHN STUMP, son of CASPER STUMP, both supposedly from Berks County. John supposedly moved from Berks County down to Berkeley/Jefferson County in WV (then Frederick County in VA) around 1800 with his friend Martin Sencindiver, who later became his son-in-law. John's known children were Ephraim, Margaret, Casper, and Elizabeth.

GLADE, GLADEY, GLADY, GLOEDE posted by Debbie Lewis on Friday, October 15, 1999

These folks may have migrated from Luzerne or Wyoming Counties.

HADLEY, MCDOUGALL posted by Randy Hollister on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for Charles W. HADLEY. He was born Aug.19, 1888 in Livington County, IL the son of Richard D. HADLEY and Mary Ellen MCDOUGALL. At the time of Richard's death in 1942, Charles was living in Reading, Berks Co.,PA according to the obituary of Richard. I would like to hear from any of Charles' descendants or from someone with information for Charles and his family.
Thank You, Randy

AMES posted by Shirl on Friday, October 15, 1999

As I have been unable to find the county where my great grandfather Isaac AMES was born, I am posting to counties surrounding Lancaster county where he was when he married my great grandmother Mary Warfel, at the age of 19 or 20.
All I know of him before his marriage is that he was born Nov. 25, 1865 & I believe it was in Pa.
If someone in Berks county recognizes this family name & can help me find who Isaac's parents & siblings were & where he was born; please e-mail me direct. Thanks....

BOCK, KAPERNIK, THOMAS posted by Harvey Bock on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for imformation on Frank BOCK, Father of Claire A Bock, Myrtle Bock THOMAS, and Margaret B Bock KAPERNIK

BOCK posted by Harvey Bock on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for the geneology of Peter Bock. Son of Balthaser Bock and grandson of Johannes Bock

BOCK posted by Harvey Bock on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for decendants of Paul Bock, son of Peter Bock

SCHALLER posted by Carol Drake on Friday, October 15, 1999

Hello, I am new to the list and I am researching the Name of SCHALLER. I have just discovered in the 1870 Census of Berks County. The name of GEORGE SCHALLER. There is a GEORGE SCHALLER in my family and was wondering if anybody has any informaton or has ever heard of the name. Any help would really be appreciated. THANK YOU in advance.

HUMES, RODENBERRY, STONE, STOUT posted by Margaret Klein on Friday, October 15, 1999

A Samuel Stout married Mary Thomas, Swatara Township, Berks County, PA., possibly 1750. Where is Swatara Township located? Was its name changed?

EDWARDS posted by Harvey Bock on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for relatives of Edith Edwards Bock. Married to Claire Bock. They lived in Ridley Park Pa. and Philadelphia Pa.

BOCK posted by Harvey Bock on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for the descendants of Johannes Bock, founder of the Bock family in America. He came from the Duchy or Countship of Hanau,Germany,25 October 1754.

ROYER, STUBANAS posted by Margaret Elliott on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for relatives of Anna Royer who married Andrew Stubanas in 1854 in Pa.

ROSS posted by Christie Clark on Friday, October 15, 1999

Is/was a place known as Albany in Berks County?
I am researching an ancestor, Rev. David Ross, who is said to have died while serving as a missionary in Albany, 1753.

BREAM, GILBERT, GREISSMER, MILLER, MINKER posted by Brenda L. Barr-Gilbert on Friday, October 15, 1999

Trying to locate information on the children of Hannah Minker(daughter of Mathias MInker and Christina Bream)b: October 3, 1791 in Berks County, Pa. - ?. Hannah married Isaac Greissmer b: ? - d: 1823 in 1813. Hannah and Isaac had two daughters and a son. Hannah then married Reverend Conrad Miller b: ? - d: 1853 in Berks County, Pa. on February 19, 1843 in Berks County, Pa. Any and all information will be appreciated.

YORGEY posted by Debbie Rodrigo on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for information on Peter Yoergey or Yorgey, b.~1804, lived in Colebrookdale (at least around 1850. Does anyone know about this family? His daughter, Sarah Ann, was my g-g-grandmother.

YERGEY, YORGEY posted by Betty Burdan on Friday, October 15, 1999

We have accumulated much data on the Yorgey/Yergeys of Berks and Montgomery Counties. Always happy to hear from any Yorgey/Yergey researchers.

KAUFFMAN posted by Connie Kauffman Pellman on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for information on Stephen Kauffman born 1725 in Switzerland was married to Barbara Yoder about 1746 in Berks Co., PA. Died about 1802 in same.

KAUFFMAN posted by Connie Kauffman Pellman on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am trying to get any information available on Isaac Kauffman/Koffman/Coffman born 11 Jan 1682/85 in Homberg, Basel Canton, Switzerland (or could possibly have been Erlenbach, Bern, Switzerland. He emigrated on the Virtuous Grace in 1737. I am most interested in his death date-in Bern Twp, Berks Co.

BRINING, COFFMAN, KAUFFMAN, STREIT, YODER posted by Judy Coffman on Friday, October 15, 1999

Would this be the same Isaac Kauffman who married Anna Streit? If so, I'm trying to find out if one of their decendents Isaac and Anna's son, Isaac and his wife Cathryn Yoder's son, John and his wife Mary's son John b. abt 1796-97 is the same John Coffman who was born somewhere in PA at that same time, married in Jessamine KY to Christena Ryse Brining Oct 21, 1819, had a family of 11 children and moved on to IL where he died in 1874 (a little to early for a death certificate, I'm told). Please let me know if you have any suggestions for a beginner wanting to know if these two Johns are the same or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

MYERS posted by Carolyn Flint on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for info on Abraham MYERS who lived in this county. I only have a few bits of info. His father was Melchor MYERS and he came from Germany. Abraham MYERS son was William B 1812 in Ohio and D l901 in Indiana. His son was Josiah MYERS who lived in Fountian Co. Indiana. His son was Perry MYERS b May 6, 1877 D- Oct. 26, l962 in Fountain Co. Indiana. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Carolyn

KING posted by Shirley Thompson on Friday, October 15, 1999

I have a King family that I believe came from Berks Co. PA.
Michael KING b. app 1807 m. Susan SLAGLE before 1836 probably in Berks Co. PA Susan b. approx 1805 probably in Berks CO. PA. IS there anyone out there who might have some knowledge of these families?
Michael and Susan moved to Fairfield CO. OH about 1840.
Any help would be appreciated.

BARLET, BERLET, WINTER posted by Dan McCallus on Friday, October 15, 1999

Seeking info. on Elias BARLET/BERLET of Berks Co., who married Magdalena WINTER in Bern Twp. in 1797. He may have been the son of Sebastian BERLET of Bern Twp. He may have moved to Penn Twp., Northampton Co. (1800 Census), and then Sugarloaf Twp., Luzerne Co (1820 Census). He died sometime in the mid 1820s. Probable children were John BARLET, Jonas BARLET, Susanna BARLET and Elias BARLET, Jr. (who reportedly moved to Ohio). Have more info. on John BARLET.

MAUS, MOUSE posted by Sherry Sowards on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am searching for info on the MAUS/MOUSE family that settled in Tupelhecken, Berks county and then migrated to Pendelton co, WV. I am looking especially for a Daniel and a Michael MOUSE but am also looking for any info on this family, Sherry

MILLER, MOYER posted by Deanna Beineke on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for any information regarding parents of Peter MILLER, b. Feb. 6, 1808, m. Catherine MOYER, b. May 22, 1808. Married in German Reformed Church in Hamburg, Berks Co., May 25, 1827. Moved to Randolph Co., IN in 1835. Any information is appreciated. I know what happened to them after they came to Indiana, but have hit a wall in finding out about their time and families in PA.
Thanks.

GLASSER, KNABB posted by Karen Mullian on Friday, October 15, 1999

Any information on the following family would be appreciated:
Frederick Knabb, parents unknown, b: c. 1833 in Pennsylvania, d: c. 1900 in Reading, Berks Co., PA; fought at Battle of Antietam in Civil War; m. March 03, 1860 at 1st Reformed Church, Reading Margaret Glasser, daughter of John and Margaret Glasser of Exeter Twp., b: November 07,
Children:
1. Mary Ellen Knabb, b: January 01, 1866 in Reading, Berks Co., PA d: August 20, 1903 in Reading, Berks Co., PA, m: January 26, 1889 Charles William Greim, son of Benjamin Himmelberger and Caroline (Ziebach) Greim, b: January 07, 1865 in Bernville, Berks Co., PA, d: May 05, 1936 in Spring City, Montgomery Co., PA
2. Charles E. Knabb, b: April 26, 1868 in Reading, Berks Co., PA, d: December 05, 1869 in Reading, Berks Co., PA
3. Frederick Knabb, b: c. 1871 in Reading, Berks Co., PA, d: c. 1910 in Reading, Berks Co., PA, m. Emma _____
4. Lillie R. Knabb, b: c. 1875, living in Northampton Twp., PA in 1903, m. Edward Strunk
Karen Mullian
booboopies@aol.com

SNYDER, WALTER, WEIDNER posted by Donna on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for information on Daniel Weidner b. abt 1873 d. unknown and his wife the former Margaret Snyder b. abt 1873 d. unknown. In 1920 Federal Berks Co., PA Census they resided on Main St in Birdsboro. He was a shoemaker. Their adopted daughter Viola Snyder was 13 at the time. She later married Donald L. Walter in Birdsboro. Any information you are able to supply to me will be greatly appreciated, ie., cemetery, obit, marriage, etc.
Thank you for taking time to read this request. Have a great day. Donna

FEGNER, FENGEL, HESS, MILLER, MUELLER, SCHMIDT posted by Carolyn Shearer on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for information on Johannes/John MILLER/MULLER (b a1737-d1796 Tulpehocken, Berks Co, PA) and his wife Justina Catherina ___ (b a1741-d p1796). Their daughter Justina, (bpt 1760 Tulpehocken, Berks County, PA) married Adam FENGEL 1779 Tullpehocken.
Also need information on the parents of John MILLER, Jacob MULLER (b a1710 - d a1772 Berks Co, PA) and wife Catharina Charlotta ____. Especially need maiden names of wives.
Records of Tulpehocken, Christ Church, Jefferson Twp, Berks County.
Mary Elizabeth Barbara of John Jacob MUELLER and wife, b.
September 9, 1736; bapt. September 28, 1736. Sponsors: John Henr. FEGNER and Mary Elizabeth Barbara SCHNEIDER. (Elis. Barbara married Johannes HESS)
Mathias of John Jacob MUELLER and wife, b. October 18,
1743; bapt. November 6, 1743 by Joh. Casp. Stoever. Sponsors: Matthias SCHMIDT and wife.

REESER posted by Susan Inman on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for information on the ancestors & descendents of Samuel Reeser born cir 1785 in Berks County, PA. Married twice, first wife unknown - children William, David b 1802, Barbara b 1804, Alice b 1806 - second wife Catherine Becker b 10-MAY-1800 in Berks County, m 06-OCT-1925, d 07-JUL-1872 in DeWitt County, IL - children Jacob b 06 AUG 1823, d 07 NOV 1896, m Evaline Shelby 29 MAY 1853; Mary Magdalene b 17 JUL 1827, d 25 NOV 1911 m Alpheus Beavers 24 OCT 1850, Barbara b 07 Feb 1820; ALFRED B 01 SEP 1830, d 15 JUL 1906 in DeWitt County, IL, m Margaret Overmeyer 03-SEP 1854 in Pickaway Twp, Pickaway Co, OH. Belive Samuel's father is John Jacob or Jacob Reeser. His brothers were William & Jacob who were administrators of their father's estate in 1819.

SASSAMAN, SPOHN posted by Chris Schultz on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for the parents of Hester/Esther Sassaman born July 1802 possibly in Berks Co. PA. Married Johann Georg Spohn (son of Caspar Spohn) on July 2, 1826 at Oley Reform Church, Oley Twp., Berks Co. PA. Johann Georg and Hester had about 6 children and lived in the Oley/Earl Twp. area of Berks Co. Any help greatly appreciated on Hester Sassaman or on the Sassaman family. Thanks.

DALRIMPLE, HALLMAN posted by Linda on Friday, October 15, 1999

Have just discovered my great grandparent's names. My grandmother was Agnes Louise (Hallman) Tilley. Her parents were:
DANIEL B. HALLMAN & ANNIE (DALRIMPLE) HALLMAN. Annie, we think, is originally from Haifax, Nova Scotia, but it is possible that she spent her final years in PA. I have no birthdates, for either of them, nor any other info on Daniel B. Hallman. The reason that I think they may be in PA. is because of the SSDI. The Annie that I think could be the one I am trying to pin down was last in Berks co., PA. Also, they have a son Henry and a son Charles, as well as another daughter, Mae (MAYE?) (MAY?), that I may have found in the SSDI. (One of the sons was also in Berks co.) My grandmother was born in 1909, thus I would assume that Daniel and Annie were born in the late 1800's. Please, if you find either of them in your family info, or if you have seen that name, or have any suggestions, please contact me. Sincerest Thanks, Linda

EMMERICK, LORISCH, SCHAEFFER posted by Lisa Hoffman on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for suggested books on the Indians and settlers in Berks Co. Catherine Lorisch, b. 1746 in Berks Co., and her sister, Elizabeth, b. 1755 and their father, name unknown, were taken captive by Indians around 1755-1756. Their mother was killed as she tried to protect the baby. Given the age difference between the sisters, I would think there would have been more siblings. I would also like to try to find her parents names, and find more information that may have possibly been written about the Indians in the area...maybe this attack was mentioned somewhere. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks for your time.

ROMICH, ROMICK, ROMIG posted by Carol Dietrich on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for any info, from 1750 to present, on the Romig Families of Berks county.

BIDLER, FISCHER, FISHER, FOWLER, SHEPLER, SILVIUS, SUMMERLOTT posted by Pat Parish on Friday, October 15, 1999

Seeking information on John FISHER(FISCHER), b. ca 1777, Berks Co., PA, m. Christina Jane ? ca 1803, Berks Co., PA. Children, all born in Berks Co., supposed to be: Godfrey, b. ?, John, b. 11 Sep 1804, d. 22 Apr 1888, William, b. ca. 1807, m. 1st Hannah SHEPLER, 7 Oct 1830, 2nd Ruth FOWLER, Benjamin Franklin, b. ca 1809, m. Lydia SUMMERLOTT, 15 Jan 1831, d. 2 Sep 1890 in DeKalb IN, Mary Jane, b. ca 1812, m. Jonas SUMMERLOTT, 2 Feb 1832, Samuel, b. ca 1815, m. Matta BIDLER, 10 Feb 1834, David, b. ca 1819, Jacob, b. ca 1822, m. Mary SILVIUS, 3 Jun 1845.Believe all family moved to DeKalb, IN before 1860 census but only a few are found there. Looking for christening info and John's and Christina Janes' parents.
Pat Parish
tvlwrtr@aol.com

RAU posted by Carmen Rowe on Friday, October 15, 1999

According to family lore, 3 RAU brothers came form either Germany or England in about 1750. In the Lancaster/Berks Co. area, they split up. My lineage starts with 1 brother- ANDREAS RAU. Don't know if he married/started family there or when he later moved to the Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD area. In 1761 he was Naturalized in MD. He had at least 3 sons,- Gearge, Arthur & Michael. In 1785 he sold each son part of his plantation in MD & bought 2nd lot in newly founded Emmittsburg. Unkown where Andreas is buried but sons buried in MD. Does anyone have info on 3 such RAU brothers in that time era & time? Any help greatly appreciated.

EILER, ESKEY, ROSS posted by Michelle Ross on Friday, October 15, 1999

Hello,
I am searching for any info on my grandfather John Joseph
Ross. He was born in Scranton in 1895 to John and Agnes (Klunick) Ross. He had a sister Catharine who married a Barnes and she was a Rockette in NY. She later lived in NJ.
He had a brother Frank who died of Cancer in the late 1930's. John was married to a Mary Eskey, they had three children Mary who married a Paul Briton ( I think). Two sons John Joseph and Joseph. One of these sons was a policeman, I believe it may have been Johnny. He divorced and married my grandmother Virginia Eiler and had two boys Raymond (my dad) in 1934 and Robert. Virginia also had a daughter Dorothy Ann. He divorced and later married my grandmother Mae (Minerva Henrich Smith or Smith Henrich). I cannot find any info on his parents. Can anyone out there help? My grandfather was a brakeman for the railroad where he died of a heart attack on the train in October 1958.
I would appreciate any help.
Sincerely,
Michelle Ross
Bristol, CT 06010
mrross@snet.net

FLOWERS, STAMM, WALSHAW posted by Teri Howard on Friday, October 15, 1999

James M. STAMM and Rosanna FLOWERS had 13 or 14 children and may have lived in Berks Co. for a time. Am interested in any relatives of theirs at all. Am having a hard time taking them further back. They had eight boys that died close together, seven of them died in seven days in Dec. of 1882 and one a few months later.
Teri

JOHE, JOHO posted by Bill Yoho on Friday, October 15, 1999

I have the following JOHO JOHE
In Warren J. Ziegler’s article Allemangel Hugeunots.Vol XIII No 3 Sep 1988 page 153. Where he has found the family name in 5 different congregations in Berks County PA.
Also see Memorials of the Huguenots in America Rev A. Stapleton AM MS Huguenot Publishing Co Carlisle Pa 1901.
I would appreciate help..

WEIDMAN, WEITMAN, WHITEMAN posted by Gene Andrews on Friday, October 15, 1999

Am looking for information on Jacob and George Weidman, possible alt spelling Weitman, who appear on the Berks Co. tax rolls in 1752 in Bern Twp. Exploring relationship to Christian Whiteman, rev. war soldier also from this county, suspect is a son of Jacob.

WEIDMAN, WEITMAN, WITMAN posted by Janice Nicholas on Friday, October 15, 1999

Have George, Jacob and Abraham arriving possibly in 1735, Ship Mercury. Noticed that Weitman on Will I have for Johannes Weidman of Tulpehocken Twp.,Berks County is also spelled Weitman on the envelope, in 1819 @ time of his death.
At Christ Church, Stouchsburg there is a Christian Witman,
who possibly could be a son of Jacob. Would you tell me how you know that Jacob was the father of Christian. Our line is
involved in what is called the Tulpehocken Confusion, a
difference in opinion in relgion of those times. Any info you may have on this would be helpful to me as well.

SECKMAN posted by J. Burns on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for Anthony SECKMAN, born 1763 Berks Co. Died Berkley Co., (West) Virginia. Son Philip born 1779 in Berks Co. Any information would be appreciated.

CASE, KEHS posted by W Pattison on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am doing research on the Kehs name, also spelled Case. I am looking for a Henry Case Kehs born abt 1830, married a Maria Rudolph in Redhill, she was born 1834 and had these children: Lucinda born 1857, John born either 1858 or 1859, Oliver born 1860 and James born 1862. They were either in the Bucks or Lehigh County. Can't seem to find Henry anywhere. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Willing to trade information that I have that would help you.

JARVIS, YENCER posted by Margie Jarvis on Friday, October 15, 1999

Hi, we have just started researching the Yencer side of the family. We need info on Samuel Yencer b. 25 Jul 1809 Weserville Berks Co Pa. and married an Elen b.abt 1808 NY.
And Samuel Yencer Sr. b. abt. 1783 Wesnerville Pa. and m. to a Catherine b. abt 1785. Samuel Sr. was s/o Phillip Jacob Yencer b. abt 1740 Pa. and Eva b. abt. 1740. Any help on these people will be greatly accepted. Thank You
Margie

BLOODHART, EISENHAUER, PLANK, SCHMIDT posted by John Sullivan on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am attempting to confirm the parents of JOHN EISENHAUER (born Feb 5, 1774 in Berks Co. Pa)married to CATHERINE PLANK. They had a daughter, MARIE ELIZABETH EISENHAUER (born Nov 3, 1797 in Dauphin Co. Pa) who married WILLIAM BLOODHART. I have JOHN EISENHAUER'S parents as PETER EISENHAUER and MARIA SCHMIDT. I have doubt about this parentage. Is anyone familiar with this family? THANK YOU

GOODHART posted by Kathy Berger on Friday, October 15, 1999

I know that there were many Goodharts in the Reading area in the 1800s. I have record of an Estella May Angstadt married to Peter Neikirch L. Goohart in the very early 1900s. Is this your line, and if so, do you have her dates, places, parents, etc? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

HIMMELBERGER posted by Patrick Kapun on Friday, October 15, 1999

Records of Bern Reformed Church in Berks County show that Ulrich Himmelberger was baptized 12 April 1752. His father was Valentine Himmelberger.
Valentine Himmelberger's Will dated 28 February 1787 lists Ulrich Himmelberger as one of his children.
There are three Himmelbergers I cannot relate to Valentine:
Jerg Himelberger who arrived on the ship "Patience" in 1749.
Wilhelm Himmelberger whose daughter was buried 2 September 1793 (Schwartzwald records of J.W. Boos).
Baltzer Himmelberger who was listed as grantee in a Berks County deed recorded 7 April 1789.

SCHULTHEIS, SCHULTHIES posted by Andrea Christenot on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am a Schultheis descendant. Would like to share and compare information. I have the spelling Schulthies from my grandmother. Don't know which is correct.

SCHULTHEIS, STUPP, WEIDMAN posted by Christine Aller on Friday, October 15, 1999

My Schultheis family is Johan Georg Schultheis who married
Anna Elisabetha Weidman of Weilburg,"Germany".
He arrived in New York in 1709 with his wife and
his daughter Anna Catherina who was born abt.1687.
She may have had brothers Jacob and George??

BRUMBACH, DETURK, DILEPLAINE, DRUMHELLER, FREDERICK, HARTLINE, HERBEIN, HOCH, RISSMILLER, SCHOLLENBERGER posted by Kristen Frederick on Friday, October 15, 1999

Is this the Lorentz you're looking for?
3. Lorentz Schollenberger (Revolutionary War vet.)
b. 1760 Greenwich Twnp, Berks Co., PA
d. 1800 Greenwich Twnp, Berks Co., PA
m. Elizabeth Mertz (1761-1848)
d/o John Nicholas Mertz (d. 1786) & Margaret ?
gd/o Nicholas Mertz (d. 1760) & Margareth ? (d. 1786)
I have other generations if you're interested.

MAURER, STAEHLI, STIEHLY posted by Michael Mowrer on Friday, October 15, 1999

Your STIEHLY may be connected to a MAURER line, but prob. not mine. STIEHLY sounds Swiss, as some Swiss names end with y or i. Look also for STAEHLY, STAEHLI, etc.
I think a Christian MAURER was a witness at a STIEHLY or STAEHLY baptism at Hain's Church about the 1760s or so, maybe 1750s. Or perhaps STIEHLY was sponsor at the MAURER baptism. I think the Christian MAURER in the record I'm talking about was the one from Reading, taverner, who died about 1773-75 in Reading, "without issue" (no children).
I've been researching Maurers for about 20 years.

MAURER posted by Ralph A. Maurer on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for information for my grandfthers parents. He was born in Bern on June 30th 1877. His parents were William Gernant Maurer & Rebeca W. Murphy and thats all the family knows with te exception of the fact the family Maurer came from Alsace Loraine... unknown date.... Thanks for any help !

GERNANT, MAURER, MOWRER posted by Michael Mowrer on Friday, October 15, 1999

Please give more details. You say he was born in Bern, which to me means Bern, Switzerland. But the name Gernant if familiar to me through Berks Co., Pa., so I think you mean Bern Twp, Berks Co., yes?
Tell me more about their origins in Alsace-Lorraine. Is this family tradition?
Incidentally, my father's name is Ralph Ernest Mowrer, of Gig Harbor, Wash., born 1919, though for many years he has gone by the nickname "Mike."

MAURER posted by Ralph A. Maurer on Friday, October 15, 1999

Yes, it is a family tradtion. Also it is Bern Twp.Berks Co. The phrase I used was taken off the confirmation certificate. I also am having trouble locating the town of Tuckerton in Berks Co. where the Hinnershitz Evangelical Lutheran Church was located. Thank you for responding...

BASHOR, GASSERT, KLINE, MERKEY, MOYER, ROYER posted by Larry Nelson on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for info on:
Mary ROYER
Born abt 1850 in/around Berks County, PA.
Married Jonathan K. Bashore from the same area...
I beleive that maybe other ROYERs had married into the Bashore/Beshore/Boeshore...ect... clan in the 1800's...any info that might tie up some loose ends in my family tree is ALWAYS welcome.
:-)
Larry N.

SLAGLE posted by Sheri Slagle Grissom on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for information on George Slagle. He would be my great-grandfather. Could this be him??

ECK, SCHLEGEL, SLAGLE posted by James Slagle on Friday, October 15, 1999

Charles Schlegel b. Aug. 19,1832 1923 and buried in Raker Cemetary in Delta, Ohio. His children areAmanda b. 1856,Solomon Eck b.1857, George Eck Schlegel b. 1859, Mary b. 11-20-1861 in Rockland, PA d. 10-6-57 buried in Greenlawn Cemetary, Swanton, Ohio-Ella b. mid 1800's-Charles Slagel b. 1867 d. 1960,Fred Slagel b. 1887,
Elmer b. 1891 --also(from the Swanton, Ohio Library) Lucinda b. 1884, Caroline b. 1865 and an Ellen(prob same as Ella) b. 1873. Solomon was my great-grandfather and married Mary Sharpe . Hope this helps.
Jim




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