Archives: Queries from May 2000

DEEDS posted by Linda Weidner on Monday, May 15, 2000

There is a John Thomas born 2/11/1876 and that's all the info I have on him. Annie and catherine that I am researching would not have the Deeds name because they were married. So I doubt that they are the ones I'm looking for. Albert Frederick might be from my tree, I don't have middle names on some of the Alberts but that sounds familiar. I would have to have a birth and death date to see if it is connected.

KERLIN, KIRLIN posted by Tom Jena on Monday, May 15, 2000

Looking for info on above, trying to track back from last verifiable GGGGrandfather to his family from Berks Co PA area. Looking for his Parents, and have hit a snag.
George Kerlin
b.1/19/1790 - Henry Co. KY
d. 8/5/1852 - Johnson Co. IN
m. 12/5/1816 Rachel Banta
Have 2 versions of PA connection possible.
1> John KIRLIN of Douglasville, BERKS Co.PA,b.3/15/1753; married a _____ Jones b. in Chester Co.,PA.
2> John Kerlin - not sure

BALT, BORDNER, BORTNER posted by Betty Bower on Monday, May 15, 2000

Jacob Bortner, immigrated with his parents Balthaser (Baltser)Bortner and wife Maria Elizabetha, in 1732. He changed his name to Bordner. (It is believed that land titles given to Jacob by the Penns for military service was writen Bordner. To change land deeds nameholder required a trip to England, family names could be changed in the Colonies). Jacob married Sarah Balt, I descend from their son Peter Bordner.

MOHR, MOORE posted by Douglas Good on Monday, May 15, 2000

Conrad MOORE [MOHR} of Berks Co Died 1808?
Will was recorded 19 Oct 1809

BECKER, ECKER, PURCELL posted by Susan Mahserjian-Smith on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am searching for information on my paternal grandparents. My grandfather was Lewis Ecker and resided in Bucks Co. and Philadelphia. I believe he died around 1908-1909. He was married to Viola Purcell. Viola may have remarried Edward Becker or just lived with him. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

KATZENMOYER, KEFFER, LEAS, LEESE, LIES, ROTHENBERGER, STOLTZ, STOLZ, WENTZEL posted by John E Stolz on Monday, May 15, 2000

Where is my gr-gr-grandmother Maria LIES, LEESE, LEAS? Last seen on 181/2 St, Reading, Berks Co, PA about 1900, she previously lived with her son Daniel W LEESE on Kenney St, Reading, Berks Co, PA. She was born 1823 the dau of Daniel L WENTZEL and Anna STOUDT and was the widow of John F LIES. Help! I need her.

FAAR, FAEHR, FAEHRE, FAER, FAHR, FAIR, FARE, FEHR, FEHRE, FERIR, FEUER, FOOR, FUHIR, FUHR, FUR, FÄHR, SLIDER, SLYDER, SLYTER posted by Don Fair on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am looking for information on Charles Fair born about 1753, location unknown, he died March 1792 in Frederick Co. MD. He married Mary Slider in 1777, she was born 1757. Jacob Slider brother of Mary Slider is listed in the York County 1790 Census First Census of the US. Jacob Slider Heir at Law of Jeremiah Slider State of Pennsylvania deceased is listed in a deed for property sold to Charles Fair in Frederick County, MD on 17th November 1785.
Will exchange any information if you have additional information on Charles Fair or Mary Slider that predates 1778.

I am descended by:
(1) Charles Fair 1753-1792 Fredrick Co. MD,
(2) John Fair 1786-1829 Fredrick Co. MD,
(3) Charles Fair 1810-1888 Fredrick Co. MD,
(4) Samuel Tobias Fair 1849 Fred. Co. MD-1917 Adams Co. PA,
(5) Harrison Stanley Fair 1893-1942 Adams Co. PA,
(6) Harrison Glenn Fair 1926 - Adams Co. PA (my father),
(7) Donald Fair 1946 - Cumberland Co. PA (me).

GOOD, GUTH posted by Al Gibbs on Monday, May 15, 2000

Looking for parents of Elminna (Emma) GOOD born April 28,
1833. She named her first son William Rudolph Lutz; she
also had sons named Henry; Samual and John. Daughters
Ella Ann Lutz; Victoria and Fanny; also a Laura Ruth.
Believe she ties into the GOOD/GUTH families of Lehigh,
Whitehall Twnp.,Pa. She appears in the 1850 census of
Wabash Co.,Illinois living in the household of Daniel
Stamminger and his first wife Caroline Beal who was born
in Berks County. Would appreciate any help. Don't know if
she could have been baptized in any of the Berk County early
German churches or not.

BAILEY posted by De-Vonna Clark on Monday, May 15, 2000

I'm looking for information on Harry BAILEY. According to his brother's obituary, he was living in Yardley, PA in 1960. He was probably born in Huron County, OH 1970-1880. Thanks for any help you can give.

AULT posted by Michael Ledo on Monday, May 15, 2000

Looking for descendents of Abraham Ault of Reading b. abt 1872 in Lancaster Co. Pa.

BERGER, BORGER, BURGER, BURRIER, SCHNABEL posted by Craig H. Trout on Monday, May 15, 2000

Searching for parents of Mary Catherine SCHNABEL b. 22 Dec 1798, probably in Longswamp, Berks, PA. Married Samuel BORGER in about 1817 in Longswamp, moved to Jackson Twp, Montgomery, OH in about 1831. She is buried in Germantowm Cemetery, German Twp, Montgomery, OH.

BENSINGER posted by Jackie on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am seeking information on the parents of Frances BENSINGER b.1873 d.1946, I believe he was born in Berks Co.,he married Mary Elizabeth Turner. They moved out of the state, but I have been told he kept in touch with his siblings. Frances and Mary had four children, William, Robert, Mary Katherine and Geneva Margarite. I have found a few Bensingers in Berks Co., and would like to know if they are part of this family tree. Thank you for your help.

PENNYPACKER posted by William Pennypacker on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am trying to find information about my grandfather
William R. Pennypacker, son of Frank K. Pennypacker. My
father's name is Gilbert S. Pennypacker. From somewhere around Reading, Pa.

KANDER, SWEITZER posted by Douglas Good on Monday, May 15, 2000

At Trinity Church are
Johannes SWEITZER B.26 Mar 1827 D.14 Mar 1855
Catharine [KANDER] B.22June 1796 D.25 June !855
John B.21 Nov 1795 D.26 Aug 1856 Son of Johanes & Sarah

RAUSCH, RISCH, RISH, RUSH posted by D Marchio on Monday, May 15, 2000

looking fo on Charles Rush{Johann Karl Risch, married
Anna Elizabeth Suess, 1750, In Heidelburg Township, Berks County.

GEYER, NEWPHER, WEIN posted by Jane Meyer on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am looking for Henry WEIN and his wife Elizabeth. I need birth and death dates and also her maiden name which might have been GEYER/GIER.Their son Amos was born in Berks Co. on 20 Feb. 1837.He and his wife Mary NEWPHER were married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading, PA on 12 Feb,1857.I also need info about Mary's birth and death dates and any information about the NEWPHER family.

ELLIS, LEE posted by Viola on Monday, May 15, 2000

Seeking info on parents of Ellis M. Lee. b. Berks Pa. Any help appreciated. Married Martha Smiley, Indiana, 1860.

BROOKS, SNODGRASS posted by Evelyn Anderson on Monday, May 15, 2000

Looking for a researcher in Berks County who has a connection to these families of Crawford County, PA. Trying to establish roots of the Snodgrass family and will share information.

SCHELL, STARR posted by Peggy Schell on Monday, May 15, 2000

I have Margaret's obit from the July 31st, 1958 Reading Eagle. Where is 1538 Hancock Blvd, Kenhorst? I believe it is in Berks Co. She was a member of St John's United Church of Christ. Does anyone have an address for them?

MILLER, MOSER, REIFSYDER, SHOWALTER posted by Jan Bechtel on Monday, May 15, 2000

Seeking info on Aaron R. Miller born @1834 Earl Twp. Berks Co., died 1904 Montg. Co. Aaron's siblings listed in his obit were Adam, Jacob, Mary and Susan. Aaron's father could be named David.

Aaron married Lydia Dengler then Rachel Heft. Their children (all born in Montg. Co.) were:

John b. 1865 d. 1881

Ida/Ella b. 1852 married Brigham Lynch

Harry b. 1883 d. 1957 married Ida Showalter

Alice May b. 1875 d. 1919 married Sylvester Moser

Mary Ellen b. 1872 d. 1913 married Geo. Reifsnyder

Sallie b. 1873 d. 1966

David Webster b. 1868 d. 1910 married Lillie

Annie (Anna) b. 1869 d. 1882

Jacob b. 1878

Charles b. 1879

Franklin

George

DICE, SCHNEDER, SCHNEIDER, SCNEDER, THEISS posted by JoAnn Cupp on Monday, May 15, 2000

Seeking information about the parents of Christina SCNEDER/SCHNEIDER/SCHNEDER who was born April 02, 1776 to Mrs Dorothy SCNEDER/SCHNEIDER/SCHNEDER. Christina married Peter DICE/THEISS(s/o John) on Sept. 24, 1799 at Schwartzwald Reformed Church, Berks Co.,PA. Could these families have been part of the Tulpehocken Settlement?

MILLER, SCHNEDER posted by JoAnn Cupp on Monday, May 15, 2000

Dorothy MILLER b Oct. 10, 1745. She married ? (perhaps Peter) SCHNEDER abt 1865. Children include:
Mary Catherine b 1766, m ? Cypherd
Suffy b 1769, m ? Wimer
Dorothy b 1770 m ? Knight
Susanna b 1771
Elizabeth b 1773, m ? Batten
John Philip b 1774
Christina b 1776 m Peter dice at Schwartwald Reformed Church Sept 24, 1799 and moved to Allegheny Co., PA
Mary b 1778
Lenora b 1781
Peggy b 1781
John Peter b 1784; later lived in Westmoreland Co., PA
Rebecca b 1787

Seeking any connections to this family. Was Peter their father?

BARNES posted by Jerry Barnes on Monday, May 15, 2000

Looking for information regarding Andrew Barnes/ Andreas Bernges who lived in Berks County in the mid 1700's.

BUTTS posted by Jane Butts Kilgore on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am searching for info on Henry or John Henry Butts, captain in the war of 1812, b. 1779, d. 1846, m. Mary Rods or Rhodes, and Esther Stall, or Stahl, father of 19 children, one of whom is my ggfather, James Beaver Butts. His father is William Butts(?) married to a Dubois Clarge(?) of Fredericktowne MD

GENGER, HOTTENSTEIN posted by Linda Putt on Monday, May 15, 2000

Seeking info on EPHRAIM HOTTENSTEIN b. c.1835 & d. c.1903.
Married CATHERINE GENGER. Lived in or around MaidenCreek -
Ontelaunee area of Berks Co. In particular needing info concerning his parentage.

BAUMGARDNER, BREON, WENRICK posted by Bobby on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am searching for the marriage of John WENRICK and Catherine BREON. I found the WENRICK and BREON families in Berks County in the 1790 census.
I am also looking for a copy of the WENRICK FAMILY REVISITED book.

BITTING, HELM, SAUERWEIN, SOURWINE, SOWERWINE posted by Genia on Monday, May 15, 2000

I'm looking for information on George Adam & Elisabeth (Bitting) Sauerwein. George was born 6/13/1763 and died on 8/13/1791 in Berks Co., PA. He was married to Elisabeth Bitting, daughter of Henry & possibly, Madalena Bitting. Elisabeth was born on 3/18/1771 Reading, PA and died on 6/19/1813.

George & Elisabeth had a daughter, Catharine.She was born on 2/28/1790 in Reading, PA. Catharine married Abraham Adam Helm on 5/2/1811.

If you have any info on the Bitting, Sauerwein or Helm families, please contact me.

BERNHARDT, DRESSLER posted by Quint Heckert on Monday, May 15, 2000

While researcing family of Johann Andreas Junior Dressler and his wife Anna Barbara Bernhardt of Grimsville, Berks County, I find that out of 6 possibly 8 children, 4 are listed as dieing in 1788 and one in 1787. My question: Was there some sort of plague or other disasster in the area at that time?
Thanks in advance for any help

BURNS, FERRY, LEVENGOOD, REIFSNIDER, SHUNK, WARNER, WILLAUER, YOHN posted by Linda Sayre on Monday, May 15, 2000

Looking for any information on the William BURNS/Anna Maria WILLAUER family, married 1810 in Montgomery Co., had ch:
*Jonas in 1813 Maxatawny, Berks Co. Jonas married Sophia WARNER, lived in Pottsgrove, Mont. Co.
*Peter, in the Douglas Twp. census 1840, 50, 60. md. Anna Maria LEVENGOOD.
*William G., b. 1818, md. Harriet FERRY in Montgomery Co. 1845; her father Henry FERRY, mother, Elizabeth REIFSNIDER (?) of Douglas Twp., Berks Co.
*Mary Ann, b. 1828, md. Jesse SHUNK, Montgomery Co.
*Sarah, md. Henry YOHN, Montgomery Co.

STOUT, VANSICKLE posted by Al Stoner on Monday, May 15, 2000

Johnson J VANSICKLE was born in Berks Co, PA, 30 Dec 1827. He had at least two brothers, Charles, and Oliver Abraham plus a sister, Sarah. I would appreciate any knowledge of this family in early 1800s. Supposedly they left PA and went to Delaware Co. OH c1836-40. Especially need the names of their parents. I'm suspecting John and Susannah Wicker, but have no proof. Thanks in advance. Al Stoner

HOELLMAN, HOELLMANN, HOLLMAN, HOLLMANN posted by Becky Simpson on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am looking for relatives of Henry Hoellmann who arrived in the US in 1856 from Lahr, Germany. I have uncovered some HOELLMANs in BERKS Co., PA. My part of the family settled in Louisville, KY. Henry Hoellmann was married to Theresa BOECKENHOLDT whom he knew on the ship when they came over. Can anyone help me?

COONCE, COONSE, KUNTZ, KUNZ posted by Jim Coonce on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am seeking info on a Nicholas and Elizabeth Kunz who were baptism sponsors for a Nicholas Klingensmith April 14,1765 at the Oley Hill Church in Berks Co.PA I believe he went to Huntingdon twp, Westmoreland Co, later, then to VA/KY.
Children may have included a Jacob, John and Nicholas, all of whom ended up in MO. Thanks

BUCK, CHELIUS, FORD, HEANEY, MELCHER, MELCHIOR posted by Mike Ford on Monday, May 15, 2000

My immediate line begins in Berks County with Frank Chelius and Agnes Melchior. My grandmother, Anna, was born in Bally.
I am attempting to combine the seperate Chelius lines into a single, English language data base. Thanks to the cooperation of several other researchers across the country and around the world, the file now contains about 1,000 Chelius cousins linked into a single tree. The line begins in 1473 and, in many branches, goes to present day.

HARDING, LAUSCH posted by Cathy Larkins on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am seeking information on my LAUSCH and HARDING lines.

John Lausch was born in Reading, Berks Co, PA 24 Sept 1823. We don't know who his parents were! He married Catherine Harding was born to John and Magdalene Harding on 9 Sept 1821 in Reading, Berks Co, PA.

John and Catherine Lausch had 4 children that we can locate: Jacob 7 Nov 1849 in Lancaster,PA; Isreal 9 Nov 1851 in PA; Mary (Molly) 31 Mar 1852 PA or IL; Amos 1853 in Orangeville, Stephenson Co,IL.

I would like to locate a marriage record for John and Catherine Lausch maybe abt 1848, I am hoping in Reading, Berks Co, PA. I would like to also locate a 1850 census, hoping it will show John Lausch and John Harding as head of house.

Can anyone out there help me? I thank you very much for any help you can send my way.

BOLENDER, HEILMAN posted by Bob Hileman on Monday, May 15, 2000

I found a petition of the court in Berks Co., PA for the execution of Henry Bolender's will on the internet. There was no date. The petitioner was Henry Heilman, husband of Catherine Bolender, Henry daughter.

I found Henry Heilman, born 10-10-1753 in a book called "Berks County Births 1710 to 1780".

Any help with this family will be appreciated.

BECK, BRANT, DELAMATER, FISHER, FIX, GETZ, HUGHES, RAY, SHEARER posted by Yvonne Delamater on Monday, May 15, 2000

Hi,

I'm searching for more information on Mary Ellen (possibly Francis) GETZ. She was born 27 Dec 1855 in either Lancaster or Berks Co, PA. I've been told Litiz, Reading or Lily (?), PA. Her parents are Henry GETZ and Martha FISHER, both born in Pennsylvania. I know of a sister, Clara GETZ, who married a KREIDLE. Mary Ellen GETZ married William Edward SHEARER on 20 Apr 1876. Mary Ellen died 24 Oct 1938 in Canton, OH. I would like to learn more about Mary Ellen's parents, other siblings and her ancestrage.

Do any GETZ's or FISHER's out there recognize Mary Ellen GETZ as one of their own? Does anyone have any tips on how to approach finding out more about her?

ELLIOTT, SHIFFER posted by Lynne Baillargeon on Monday, May 15, 2000

Daniel SHIFFER was born 21 Jan 1772; married Sarah ELLIOTT (born 18 Jan 1779)in Dauphin Co., 14 Feb 1851. Looking for parents of each.

BERNHARDT, BROBST, CHRIST, FENSTERMACHER, KUTZ, ROMIG, RUPPENTHAL, SCHWEIG, SIEGFRIED posted by Irene Konrad on Monday, May 15, 2000

If you are searching for information about any of the above-named early settlers in Berks County, please see my web site at http://members.aol.com/idkonrad/mynames.htm.
If you are a descendant of any of those early settlers and are willing to exchange information, I would like very much to hear from you!

ELLIOT, ELLIOTT posted by Rich Heinz on Monday, May 15, 2000

I'm looking for information about Margaret Elliot (Elliott). Some records show her as a native of Ireland (born 1785), yet another says she was born in Berks, PA around 1781. Both have her marrying a John Carriger in 1809. I am interested in finding her parents names, country of origin and, of course, more cousins.

STOFFELET, STOFFLET, STOFFLETT, STOPHLET posted by Linnea Klee on Monday, May 15, 2000

Michael Stophlet (b. abt. 1752) was taxed in Berks County, Colebrookdale Township, PA in 1779, 1781, and 1782. He was also a Captain in the Revolutionary War. I am seeking confirmation of this information and any additional information. He may be the son of Johan Michael Stofflet (1730-1780) and Elisabeth Engel (b.abt 1730), who lived in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA. He may be the father of Samuel Stophlet, David Stophlet and Michael Stophlet. I do not know their mother's name. Any help is appreciated.

REEDY, RIEDE posted by Sue Reedy Propst on Monday, May 15, 2000

Berks Co., PA - John Bernard Riede entered country on the ship NANCY, from Rotterdam and took the Oath at the Court
House at Philadelphia, Friday, the 31 August 1750. He settled in Shenandoah Co., Va. Looking for his parents names and if any family came to America with him.

BARR posted by Sharman Meck Carroll on Monday, May 15, 2000

John BARR married 28 June 1823 Reading, Berks Co. Pa.
Who did he marry. Think went to Schuylkill County,Pa.
Their is a John Barr had two daughters, Catherine and Demanda. Trying to prove Demanda's last name.

WOUNDERLY posted by Douglas Good on Monday, May 15, 2000

My Great Grandfather William E Wounderly B. 27 Dec 1877 D. 5 Aug 1946 Reading Berks Co. Pa.was an old-time baseball player, he was one of the organizers of the original Lebanon Valley League while serving as manager of the West Reading Professional. An outfielder in his playing days, he managed such teams as the Reading Athletic Association and the Elaine baseball team of the olivet Boys Club No 1.
Any information or places to look for information on any of the teams would be a great help

BISHOP, STANFORD posted by Betseylee Browning on Monday, May 15, 2000

Looking for info Joseph STANFORD and Susan BISHOP in Reading, Berks, PA. They were born about 1800's. Had a son named William B. STANFORD born 1 Feb 1826 in Reading, Berks, PA. He married Rebecca WANGER 21 Jan 1851 in Pottsville, PA. Please help! Willing to share all the info I have.

BERKHART, REIDER posted by Judy Evans on Monday, May 15, 2000

I am seeking information about the family Elizabeth Betsy Berkhart (Rider) born in Berk County Penn (possibly Reading)about 1780. Married to John Reider.

JOHNSON posted by Fred Johnson on Monday, May 15, 2000

Searching for a James JOHNSON, m. to Catherine, James must have been born prior to 1790, one known son named Thompson, b. 1811. Thompson migrated from PA to OH, married in OH, then to MI. James and Catherine are listed on Thompson's death certificate as his parents, any help here, will certainly be appreciated.

FRITZ, KLINGLER posted by Don Fritz on Monday, May 15, 2000

I have a Caroline Klingler b. 1828 who m. Hezekiah R Fritz b. 19 Aug 1821 in Berks Co they married in 1840 in Clarion Co.

FELTY, SHOLLENBERGER, ZWEIZIG posted by Gil Gililland on Monday, May 15, 2000

Searching for an Elizabeth SHOLLENBERGER ( -1903). Married John Wellington FELTY (1860-1933). Married in Berks County, Pennsylvania around 1887. John Wellington later married Anna C. ZWEIZIG also of Berks County.

Appreciate any and all help. Will respond in kind.

KISTLER posted by Bill on Monday, May 15, 2000

Hello..I'm working on KISTLER and thought you might be interested in what I found.On familysearch there is a Catherine Kistler B;29Dec.1793,Berks Co.,PA., Father:Samuel,Mother:Catherine.I've been told that this name is spelled many ways,so we have to keep searching them all.
Hope this will help you out.It's worth checking.