Archives: Queries from July 2000

BAER, BHAER, BOYER, BUCKS, JACOBY, KREISCHER, ROBITZER, WINTER posted by Bonnie Blau on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Bartholomew Jacoby - is he connected to Conrad Jacoby (b.1744; emigrated from Limbach, Germany; died 1823 in Windsor Twp, Berks County)? Where in Berks did Bartholomew live? Conrad is my 6th g-grandfather

HALDEMAN, STAHLER, WATT posted by Ann Duval on Saturday, July 15, 2000

This may be a needle in a haystack, but we possibly have a connector. SARAH HALDEMAN-STAHLER-WATT (bca 1841, dca 23 Aug 1925) m. DAVID STAHLER. Their children: CHARLES MONROE STAHLER (b. Aug 1859); EMMA STAHLER-BROWN (bca 1859, dca 30 Nov 1925), CLARA STAHLER (bca 1863). David STAHLER was in a Pennsylvania volunteer cavalry unit during the Civil War, was captured at Sulphur Springs, Va., and he was sent to Andersonville Confederate Prison, Macon County, GA., where he died a year later. Let me know if we have family in common.

BAER, BHAER, BOYER, BUCKS, JACOBY, KRESICHER, ROBITZER, WINTER posted by Bonnie Blau on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Magdelena Winter (wife of Elias Berlet) from Bern Twp,Berks Co; married in 1797 - - do you have any record of a Christian Winter, b. 1800; m. 1822; d.1847? I don;t think there were too many Winters around at that time, and I am hoping that perhaps Christian is a nephew of Magdelena. Who are Magdelena's parents? Do you have any names of her siblings?
Thanks
Bonnie Blau

GLASS, SENSABAUGH, SENSENBACH posted by Debbi Tower on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Searching for information on grandfather of Augusta County, VA, Sensabaugh's. Johannes was born 1738 in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA and died in 1803 in Augusta County, VA. It is known that he married a woman named Eve/Eva/Eve Mary. It is presumed her maiden name was Glass as Johannes purchased large acreage of land from Glass brothers in VA. It is known that Johannes and his wife were living in Heidelberg Township in 1768 and that he worked as a farm laborer. Had a total of 13 children: Samual, John George, Jacob, William, David, Friederich, Peter, James, Henry, Mary, Catherine, Adam and Elizabeth.

HELMAN, LUTZ posted by Cindy Pelfrey on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Does anyone know of a Henry LUTZ born Oct 25, 1804. He eventually married Nancy/Annie/Emmie HELMAN and moved to Lancaster County around the Brickerville area. I'm not sure if he was born in Lancaster or BERKS county or which he was married in. I have no idea who his parents or siblings are. Any help???? Thank you.

MUELLER, SHAURER, SHIREY posted by Becky on Saturday, July 15, 2000

I was told that a Johann Henrich (John Henry) SHAURER (SHIREY) married a Margaret MUELLER 11 May 1784 . It is supposed to listed in this book. I was wondering if anyone knows how and where I could get this book or a cooy of the entry.

FREDERICK, FREEMAN, GERHARD, RISSMILLER, YOUNG posted by Kristen Frederick on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Looking for ANY info on Sarah Gerhard (b. 1795 d. 1865). I have no info other than birth/death dates, marriage and children. Sarah married Heinrich Rissmiller (Reismiller) 1815 in Maiden Creek, Berks and had the following children (Samuel, Esther, Catherina, Elizabeth, Maria, Franklin, Henry, George, Jacob).

FREDERICK, FREEMAN, GERHARD, RISSMILLER, YOUNG posted by Kristen Frederick on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Looking for any info on Jacob Young (b. abt 1822) and family. 1850 census has them living in Cumru Township, Berks. Jacob's family consisted of wife Sarah (b. 1824) and children Angeline (b. 1844), David (b. 1846) and my Great Great Grandmother Hannah (b. 1848). Hannah married George Rissmiller in 1865. Any info is appreciated.

DURK, FAGER, KROW, WEIKEL, ZIMMERMAN posted by Terrell Dean Meeks on Saturday, July 15, 2000

looking for any information relating to surnames listed who resided in Berks Co.

YODER posted by George C. Watkins on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Berks County is the location where all these Yoder men were born. Three of them b. in Pike and one in Reading. John B. b. 1833, Amos F. b. Oct 1867, George Amos Henry b. 1890, all born in Pike; George Amos Henry Yoder b. in Reading 30 Apr 1890. This is four generations of one Yoder family. Can you provide any additional information or connect to this linage. Any asistance will be greatly appreciated.

FREY, GRUBER posted by Paula Konsavage on Saturday, July 15, 2000

I have just discovered that Maria Helena Frey wife of John Frey was a Gruber. Maria Helena was born in 1819 in Greenwich Twp, Berks Co to Jacob and Maria Gruber. Maria Helena is supposedly buried at Frieden's White Church in Stony Run, Albany Twp, Berks Co. I would love to correspond with anyone who might have any information on the Gruber or Frey lines. John and Maria Frey also were in Weissenberg and Lynn Twps in Lehigh Co., PA

MILLER posted by Myron M. Miller on Saturday, July 15, 2000

My great, great, great grandfather Jacob Miller, was naturalized in the Province of Pennsylvania on September 24, 1765. I understand that he was a member of the Lutheran church in Rockland, Berks County. I want to know (1) when and where he was born, (2) when he arrived in the U.S. (3) the date and place of his marriage; (4) where he owned 60 acres of land. He subsequently moved to Frederick County about 1774. I'd like some help in getting this information, or knowing where to look.

DIETZ, SACK posted by Joan F on Saturday, July 15, 2000

In search of greatgrandparents, Charles Diets, died 1919 in Reading, his wife Rose or Rozina Sack. Any of their children, Kathrine W., Magdalena (Lena), Agusta (Gussie) Rose, born 1888, Joseph, born 1891. It is believed their children were born in Shanendoah Pa where Charles was a shoemaker. Later they moved to Reading.
I can provide info on Kathrine.

GROMAN, LUNN, REITER, ROELLER posted by Robert B. Croman on Saturday, July 15, 2000

The Bauern Freund was a German Language Newpaper that was published from about 1820 to the early 1900's out of Sumneytown, Montgomery Co and was widely
read by the Pa "Dutch" population of the Perkiomen Region (both in Montgomery Co and Bucks Co and possibly Berks and Lehigh).
I have seen on the internet a listing of death notices appearing in Der Bauern Freund for the time period 1828 to 1836. Rev John George Roeller's name is mentioned
several times as officiating at the Funerals. However I do not have the WEB address and cannot reaccess the information. Does anyone know the WEB address. I
would be very grateful for the information. I imagine others could use the information also.
In addition I have seen a compilation of marriage notices listed in the Bauern Freund for approximately the same period which were republished in the small magazine
called "The Perkiomen Region" appearing in the 1920's.
Again if someone reading this knows the WEB address (URL?) I would be very thankful.

SHINDEL, SHINDLE, SPOHN posted by Donna Gordner on Saturday, July 15, 2000

My Great grandmother was Rachel C. Shindel Spohn. She lived with her son William G. Spohn when she died in Baltimore. Her parents were Jeremiah and Annie Baxter Shindel. She was the widow of Charles F. Spohn. Her other children were Catherine,wife of David Chambers of Dover,Pa. Anna, wife of Norman Caswell, Columbia. Elsie, wife of Harry K. Peters, Lancaster. Richard E., Lancaster. Laura, wife of Milton Mulligan, Harrisburg. Charles F., Lancaster. and William with whom she had lived, in Baltimore, Maryland. Her sisters and brothers were Mrs. Amos Hoover ,Lancaster; George Shindel, Conestoga, Pa. and Oliver Shindel, West Chester, Pa. She was born Dec. 8,1876, and was 82 when she died, so she died abt. 1958. Any information would be appreciated. I am looking for any further information on her father and his ancestors. Thank you. Donna Gordner

BABB, FINK, HARTMAN, WENTZEL posted by Don Hartman on Saturday, July 15, 2000

I know where Spies Church Cemetery in Berks County is but I have other HARTMAN'S and BABB'S buried at Old Spies Church Cemetery. Could someone give me the location of this Cemetery?

GAMBLER, GINDER, GUINTHER, MILLER, WALB, WALDER, WELDER posted by Chris Schultz on Saturday, July 15, 2000

I am looking for any information on my ancestor Samuel Miller and his wife Elizabeth Welder who lived in Rockland Twp., Berks Co. PA. Samuel was born about 1794 in PA and died about Oct. 1860., buried unknown location, Samuel's wife Elizabeth Welder was born in PA about 1795-1796 and died after 1860, burial location unkown. They had these known children, Anna/Emma Miller. b. about 1810 married Levi Gambler (burial locations unknown), Carolina Miller b. about 1825 married Henry K. Kline (my ancestor)died between 1870-1872, burial location unknown, Daniel Miller b. about 1826, Sophia Miller b. May 14, 1833, possibly married to Jacob Ginder of Rockland Twp., Berks Co. PA, Reuben Miller b. Sept. 26, 1835, married to Sarah Walb and had 10 children, Reuben and Sarah Miller are buried at New Jerusalem Cemetery, Rockland Twp., Berks Co. Pa. according to pastoral records, but no evidence of any tombstones. Any information on the above family members is greatly appreciated, especially on the Welder/Walder/Welter family of Rockland Twp. Have been having great difficulty in finding any information on these families.

BRENNER, BROCK, DUNLAP, LOOSE, RESSEL, ROSE, ROWE, SHOWALTER, SHULTZ, SMITH, SWAIN posted by Dawn McNabb on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Hello researcher's, I'd like help please on the Ressel family ,many still live in the Lancaster area.

Ressel name's of known decendancy;

1-Michael Ressel md- Fanny Warfel (think could be Francis)

2-Martin S.Ressel md-Catherine Shultz

ch- John md-Mime had 10 children 1 was a John

Anne md-?Herr then Harry? no children

Mary md-Chris Smith 2boy's 2girl's?

Emma md-James Swain 2girl's 1 son

Samuel Ressel(""""""""")

(possiblechildren of Sam were/are

Pete,Dorothy,Jeanne,Virginia,Lillian &Elizabeth)

3- Henry Cal Schultz Ressel md -Daisy May Francis Brock

Henry Clay Shultz Ressel b-1882-d-1968

Daisy May Francis Ressel b-1886-d-1960

children;

Daisy May Ressel md Walter Loose

Beatrice Ressel md ?(died)

Violet E.Ressel b1910 d-1992 my granny

md Zona J.Rose sr.

Bertha Ressel md Henry S.Showalter

Henry Ressel md Virginia? had Donna Ressel

Paul Ressel (died)

Pauline Ressel md Luther Rowe

Evelyn Ressel md Willie Brenner

Gladys Ressel md Donald Dunlap

If any name's are recongnized ,please let me know.

Thanks,and I can be reached online at;

Thanks Morningstar nacomah@aol.com

ANSPACH, BETTELYOUNG, CHRIST, GETZ, HEFFNER, HEINBACH, HILLBISH, KLAHR, LEHMAN, MILLER, STICHLER posted by Cindy Pelfrey on Saturday, July 15, 2000

I have this census record for 1850 Bethel Twp Berks County:
Daniel Klahr 65 Farmer
Catharine 62
Jacob 19 Laddler (whatever that is)
Daniel Bordner 7 ( I'm not sure if that name is right
Michael Klahr 23 Farmer
Sarah 22

Does anyone know if this is the Jacob Klahr that married Maria/Mary Heffner. They were in Schuylkill county by 1857. But I'm not sure if they were married there or Berks.

ARENTS, DUMM posted by Shirley Maynard on Saturday, July 15, 2000

I have Solomon DUM, born 18 April 1815 in Berks Co., PA to Valentine DUM and Magdaline AREN/ARENTS. Valentine and Mag. were married 2 Apr. 1799. Valentine was the son of Caspar and Eva DUM and his wife was the daughter of Jacob and Margaret ARENTS. Solomon, I believe, is the same man who married Julian and appeared in the 1860 Bedford Co., PA census with my great grandmother, Elizabeth Salone TOMS/THOMS/TOMES. Lizzie had a baby sister, Julian Margaret, born 1858. Would anyone have knowledge of what happened to Solomon Dum, the son of Valentine? Are there further records in the Goshenhoppen Church on Solomon to say he died or was married or moved, whatever? The AIS completely ignores Solomon Toms in whatever spelling I try until 1850 in MD.

MUSSELMAN posted by Donna M. Wolf on Saturday, July 15, 2000

I am researching FINK and MUSSELMAN families who may have been members of a Catholic community which I am told was located at Goshenhopper?. Does anyone know if any of the records of this church community have been pusblished?

CLAUER, GLORE, KLAAR, KLAHR, KLARE, KLAUER posted by Cindy Pelfrey on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Searching for info on a Jacob or Henry or Jacob Henry Klahr who married Maria/May Heffner. The only thing I know of them is a son George Washintgton Glore b. 1857 in Schuylkill County. But I'm almost certain they came from Berks County first. At least Jacob did. Any help. Thank you.

CRABTREE, MACHAMER, MAUGHMER, MOUGHMER, TRAISTER posted by Robert Rood on Saturday, July 15, 2000

I'm looking for information on the family of Margaret Traister and her husband, Adam Moughmer. I believe the Moughmer name may have been spelled in a variety of ways, including Machamer and Maughmer.

Here is what I have:

Margaret Traister, b. Selinsgrove, Snyder Co.; married. Adam
Moughmer b. Berks or Bucks Co., PA. Daughter Matilda Moughmer.

Matilda Moughmer, b. 15 (6) June 1835, Centre County, PA, d. 18 Dec. 1897, Burke, WI.; m. 29 Aug. 1857, PA, John Charles Crabtree.

LAWREY, LOWRY posted by Eunice on Saturday, July 15, 2000

My great grandmother, Mary Jane LAWREY OR LOWRY, was born 28 Nov 1854 in Reading, Berks, PA to Edward LAWREY OR LOWRY and Grace Scoble. I would appreciate any information on this family.

MILLER, ROHRBACH posted by Jeff Miller on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Looking for information on William Miller and Anna Rohrbach. I know they had a son Thomas but thats about it. Any information would be appreciated.

GARBER, MILLER posted by Jeff Miller on Saturday, July 15, 2000

Any information on Benneville S. Garber 4-26-1852 to 4-25-1915 would be appreciated. Also Annie M. Garber 1-28-1857 to 4-11-1928. Anna Miller nee Garber 2-4-1894 to 3-21-1920.

BAYER, BECHTEL, BLOCH, BLOCK, BODDIE, BOWER, BRAUTIGAM, CUMMINGS, DIETRICH, ERDMAN, FAUST, FICK, FLECK, FRIES, GREHRET, GREHRIS, HAFER, HARTMAN, HAUKHEIFFER, HILL, HINNERSHITZ, HORNER, JACKSON, JAMES, KLAUSER, LANCE, LANG, LINDENMOYER, LINK, LONG, LORAH, MARBURGER, MELVIN, MOYER, NOLL, PREISS, RAUDEBUSCH, RIGHTMYER, RONER, SCHAEFFER, SCHROEDER, SCHULTZ, SEIFARTH, SHAABER, SHABER, SHANE, SHULTZ, WIEDER, YAEGER, YOST posted by John Moyer on Saturday, July 15, 2000

GENERATION No. 1

1. Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer of Exeter Turnpike at Death 1784:

Born 30 Apr 1715 d. 26 May 1782 in Schwarzwald Reformed Church-Exeter Twp., Berks Co. PA. md. Rosina Barbara,

Children:

i. Juliana
go to 2. ii. Johannes b. 25 Jul 1738 d. 8 Oct 1790, Schwarzwald Reformed Church- Exeter Twp, Berks,

iii. John Henrich b. 7 Oct 1761 ,
go to 3. iv. Jacob Frederich b. 2 Dec 1761 (HOW WAS JACOB BORN SO SOON AFTER JOHN?)Trinity Lutheran Church Reading,

d. 8 Oct 1790 Schwarzwald Reformed Church- Exeter Twp, Berks,

GENERATION No. 2

2. Johannes Meyer of Exeter Twp and Alsace:(lineage-Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born 25 Jul 1738 at ? d. 8 Oct 1790 Schwarzwald Reformed Church- Exeter Twp,Berks, Md. Catherina ?,

Children:

i. Catherina b. ca May 1788 Chr. 25 May 1788 (sponsors: Heinrich and Catherina Meyer) Schwarzwald Reformed Church- Exeter Twp, Berks,
go to 4. ii. George b. ? d. ? ,Children: Johann Georg, Maria and Heinrich

iii. Elizabetha Raudebusch b. ? Amity Wearvertown, Berks d. ? md. 28 Apr 1793 Daniel Raudebusch at Schwarzwald Reformed Church-Exeter Twp, Berks,
go to 5. iv. Heinrich b.? d. ? md. Susanna children: Heinrich,

v. Maria Klauser b. ? Alsace Twp, Berks d. ? md. 15 Oct 1793 Peter Klauser, Schwarzwald Reformed Church- Exeter Twp, Berks,
. vi. Sarah Horner b. ? Exeter Twp, Berks d. ? md. 20 Aug 1797 Daniel Horner at Schwarzwald Reformed Church- Exeter Twp, Berks,
go to 6. vii. Jacob b. ? d. ? md. Sarah, children: John,
go to 7. viii. Margaretha Marburger b. 28Apr 1775 Alsace Twp, Berks d. 4 Jun 1848 Spies Cemetery in Alsace, Berks, md. 15 May 1796 Daniel Marburger, children: Elisabetha, Johann and Maria,
go to 8. ix. Matthias b. 1 Jun 1778 Berks Co. d. 23 April 1867 Alsace Berks Co.Spies Old Cemetery Rev T. Iaeger, md. Susanna Brautigam, children:Sarah, Susanna, Elisabeth, John, Daniel, Mary, Catherine, Esther B.,and Joseph,

x. Johannes Abraham b. 14 Jul 1780 Upper Alsace Twnshp, Berks Co.d.? , md. 17 Mar 1795 Elisabetha Bayer, children: Catherina, Elisabetha,Johan and ,

xi. Daniel b. 9 Dec 1782 Upper Alsace Twnshp, Berks d. 8 Aug 1786 Schwarzwald Reformed Church- Exeter Twp, Berks,

3. Jacob Frederich Meyer of Reading, PA.:(son of Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

b. 2 Dec 1761 in Reading, PA. Trinity Lutheran Church d. 8 Oct 1790 Schwarzwald Reformed Church- Exeter Twp, Berks, d. ? , Md. ?,

Children:

i. Johannes b. 2 Feb 1803 Schwarzwald Reformed Church- Exeter Twp,Berks d. ? ,

ii. Maria b. 24 May 1807 Upper Alsace Twnshp, Berks, d. ? ,

iii. Johannes b. 30 Apr d. ?,

GENERATION No. 3

4. George Moyer :(son of Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born ? and d. 23 Apr 1867 is buried in Spies Cemetery (310 Spies Church), md. ?

Children:

i. Johann Georg b. 7 Jun 1789 Exeter Twp, Berks Co., Schwartzwald Ref Church d. ? ,

ii. Maria b. 20 Jun 1799 Exeter Twp, Berks Co., Schwartzwald Ref Church d. ?,

5. Heinrich Moyer :(son of Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born ? and d. ? , md. Susanna ,

Children:
go to 10. i. Heinrich b. 15 Apr 1813 d. 24 Jan 1875 Oley, Berks, Friedens Cemetery,

6. Jacob Moyer :(son of Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born ? and d. ? md. Sarah,

Children:
go to 11. i. John b. 5 Dec 1802 d. 23 Apr 1854 Amity, Berks Newstoreville Church Yard, md. Anna Mary ?, children: George, Jacob, John and Mahlon,

7. Margaretha Moyer :(Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born 28 Apr 1775 in Alsace Twp, Berks and d. 4 Jun 1848 In Berks, Spies Old Cemetery, md. 15 May 1796 Daniel Marburger in Schwarzwald Reformed Church,

Children:

i. Elizabetha b. 12 Apr 1801 d. ?,

ii. Johann b. 13 Oct 1806 Alsace Twp. d. 27 Sep 1837 Alsace Twp Old Spies Cemetery,

iii. Maria b. 3 May 1809 Alsace Twp. d. 20 Oct 1837 Alsace Twp Old Spies Cemetery,

8. Matthias Moyer of Alsace Township at Death 1867:(Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer) Matthias was a weaver.

Born 31 May 1778 in Berks Co. and d. 23 Apr 1867 is buried in Spies Cemetery,(310 Spies Church Road, Reading 19606) by Rev. T. Imager. Married to 6 Jul 1800
Susanna Brautigam (Breitegam) Moyer b. 21 Sep 1783 in Scharzwald Reformed Church-exeter Twp., Berks Co., d. 2 Nov 1821 Alsace Twp (Rev H.H. Muelenberg) (daug. John
and Elizabeth Barbara (Preiss) Bridegam) at Schwarzwald Union Church.
Obit in the “Adler” a German language newspaper at Berks Historical Society: MatthiasMoyer 88/10/22 (yrs/mnths/days),10c(10 Children), 66gc(66 granchildren), 77ggc(77great-grandchildren), 23 Apr 1867 of Alsace Co.

Children:

i. Sarah Block b. 15 Dec 1800 chr. 11 Nov 1801 (sponsors: Daniel and Margaret Marburger) d.15 Aug 1864 md. 22 Dec 1825 Jacob Block,

ii. Susanna Link b. 20 Nov 1802 chr. 9 Jan 1803 by Rev Boos d. 2 Mar1882, buried in Friedensberg Cemetery, 1st md. ca 1823 Bechtel, 2ed md. 17 Jun 1834 Jacob Link (son of Simon and Ana Maria Link) b. 17 Feb 1788 d. 9 Sep 1860 in Trinity Lutheran Church,

Issue of Bechtel:

1. Harriet b. 14 Feb 1826 Berks Co., d. 26 Dec 1896 Ruscombmanor Twp., Friedensburg Cemetery,,

Issue of Link:

2. Daniel b. 15 Apr 1835 Ruscombmanor Twp d. 12 Aug 1909Ruscombmanor Twp ,

3. Simon b. 23 Mar 1837 Ruscombmanor Twp d. 25 Jun 1911 Ruscombmanor Twp.,

4. Jacob b. 26 Jan 1843 d. 29 Mar 1865 at Hatcher’s Run (Lewis Farm), Va. Killed in Action. Cpl. Veteran Volunteers, Co. D, 198th Regiment 1st Brigade 5th Army Corps Pa. Volunteers 1st
Division. E-2071 Co. E. 207th Regiment.

iii. Elizabeth Lorah b. 15 Oct 1804 chr. 11 Nov 1804 at Zion (Spies)Union Church(sponsors: Adam and Elisabeth Klee) d. ? , md. 17 Jun 1834 Jacob Lorah b. ca 1800 d. ? , Jacob Lorah,, md.. Elizabeth Meyer,b. Oct. 15, 1804Data from D.Ernest Weinhold [possible-Children: Catherine b. ca 1829,William b. ca 1832, Charles b. ca 1833, Sarah b. ca 1836, Harriet b. ca
1840, and Susan b. ca 1842. Census of 1850 of Alsace]
go to 14. iv. John H. Moyer b. 9 Sep 1806 chr. 16 Nov 1806 at Zion (Spies) Union Church (sponsor: John Brautigam) d. 26 Apr 1861 (md. Fredericka Lindenmoyer b. ca 1805 d. ca 15 Jun 1860)(children: J. Linington, Mitilda Long (m. Leuis Long), Marcy Grehret (Grehris)(md. James Grehret), John Moyer, Catherine Schroeder (md. Jacob Schroeder),Mathias, [under 21 yrs]: Joseph Phillip Moyer, Anna Moyer, and Daniel
[guardian-Daniel Link]),
go to 15. v. Daniel Moyer b. 2 Sep 1808, chr. 16 Oct 1808, d. ? md. ca 1836 Susanna ? b. 1812, children: Augustus, Susan, Amelia, Amos, Kitty, Wellington, and Elizabeth,

vi. Mary Lorah b. ca 1810 d. ? (md. John Lorah), John Lorah b. ca Dec 814, age 54.8.18, d. Aug. 1869, (son of Jacob Michael & Elizabeth BREITGAM LORAH) Children: Susan, b.1839, Augustus, b. June 9,1841, Israel , b. 1844, Elizabeth, b. Mar.30,1847, Mary A. b. Feb. 15,1850, Levi, b. June 23,1855 m'd. Apr. 19, 1836 [alias- Maria Meyer, b. Oct. 15, 1804, Data from Ernest; D.Ernest Weinhold , data also found in Census of 1850 with a Matthias Moyer age 72 living with daughter Mary Lorah.

vii. Catherine b. 16 Aug 1812 d. 1833 md. Peter Hauk,

viii. Sallie Bloch b. ca 1813 d. deceased as of 1867 (md. Jacob Bloch deceased as of 1867) (children: Hannah b. 1828 d. , Susan Hartman b. 1830 d. (m. Jesse Hartman), Sarah Noll b. 1832 d. ? (md. bef 1867 Levi Noll )),

ix. Esther Heiffer (Hafer) b. 28 Sep 1814 d. 18 Nov 1853, buried Spies Old Cemetery (md. George W. Heiffer, deceased as of 1867)(children:), (of age as of 1867), Catharine Shane b. ca 1830 d. (md. Tobias Shane), Dianna Moyer b. ca 1832 d. (m. Augustus Moyer lived at 41
Mulberry and Augustus M. lived 118 9th in 1887?) son may have beenMatthias?, Esther Yaeger b. 1834 d. (m. Daniel Yaeger), George Heiffer b. 1836 d. and (under age as of 1867) Leuie b. ca 1848, Susan b. ca 1849 d. , and Sarah b. 1850 d. )[guardian: Daniel Kauffman],

x. Joseph Moyer b. 28 Nov 1816 chr. 20 Apr 1817 in Trinity Lutheran Church d. aft 1867 md. ? ,

Residence of John Moyer: “tract of land situate in Alsace township, Berks County adjoining Peter Kemerer, Levi Becklett, Levi Kromad, Nathan Knaff, John H(K?)och,
and Daniel Hoch, and others containing twenty acres more or less....”. Peter Hartman, Peter Fies and Abraham Hartman were to partition land, but reported back that it could
not be partitioned.

9. Johannes Abraham Moyer(lineage-Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born 14 July 1780 in Upper Alsace Twnshp. Berks Co. md. 17 Mar 1795 Elisabetha Bayer in Berks Co. at Schwarzwald Reformed Church. Elisabetha was bornin Alsace Twp.

Children:

i. Catherina b. 19 Jan 1796 Schwarzwald Reformed Church-Exeter Twp d. ?,

ii. Elisabetha b. 5 Nov 1797 Schwarzwald Reformed Church-Exeter Twp d. ?,
go to 18. iii. Johan b. 27 Oct 1798 Schwarzwald Reformed Church-Exeter Twp d. ?, md. Anna, children: Catherine b. 25 Apr 1824 Upper Alsace, md. 23 Jun 1830 John Jackson Schwarzwald Church,

iv. Susanna b. 17 Nov 1799 d. ?,

GENERATION No. 4

10. Heinrich Moyer: (lineage-Heinrich Moyer, Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Meyer Jacob
Moyer)

Born 15 Apr 1813 d. 24 Jan 1875 in Oley, Berks, Friedens Cemetery md. Susanna Faust daug. of Anthony Faust and Susanna Hinnershitz Faust. Susanna was born 28 Oct
1811 d. 18 Apr 1880 in Oley, Berks,

Children:

i. Sarah b. 1836

ii. Daniel b. 1837

iii. Isabella b. 1839

iv. Hannah b. 1841,

11. John Moyer (lineage-Jacob3, Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born 5 Dec 1802 in Exeter Twp d. 23 Apr 1854 md. Anna Mary,

Children:

i. George b. ? d. ?,

ii. Jacob b. ? d. ?,

iii. John b. ? d. ?,

iv. Mahlon b. ? d. ?,

12. Sarah Moyer Block (lineage-Matthias Moyer, Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born 15 Dec 1800 in Alsace Twp chr. 11 Nov 1801 at Schwarzwald Church in Exeter Twp. (Sponsors Daniel and Margaret Marburger), d. 15 Aug 1864 md. 22 Dec
1825 Jacob Block b. 26 Jul 1790 d. 31 Jan 1885,

Children:

Issue of Bechtel:

i. Harriet b. 14 Feb 1826 Berks Co., d. 26 dec 1896

Ruscombmanor Twp., Friedensburg Cemetery,,

Issue of Link:

ii. Daniel b. 15 Apr 1835 Ruscombmanor Twp d. 12 Aug 1909 Ruscombmanor Twp ,

iii. Simon b. 23 Mar 1837 Ruscombmanor Twp d. 25 Jun 1911

Ruscombmanor Twp.,

iv. Jacob b. 26 Jan 1843 d. 29 Mar 1865 at Hatcher’s Run (Lewis Farm), Va. Killed in Action. Cpl. Veteran Volunteers, Co. D, 198th Regiment 1st Brigade 5th Army Corps Pa. Volunteers 1st Division. E-2071 Co. E. 207th Regiment.

14. John H. Moyer(lineage-Matthias Moyer, Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born 18 Sep 1806 and died 26 Apr 1861. Married to Frederica (Fredericka)Lindenmoyer of Germany. ..

Children:
go to 20. i. J. Linington Moyer b. ca 31 Dec 1832 d. ca 02 Feb 1882,

ii. Matilda L. Long(Lang) ca 1859 d. ?(md. Leuis J. Long(Lang)) (Children: Martha Josephine b. 1881 md. Henry Sitter b. 30 Jun 1877), went to St. James Lutheran Church,

iii. Mercy (Martha) Gehret(Gehris) b. 26 Dec 1840 d. (md. James Mathias Gehret(Grehris)b. 20 Jan 1835 d. ) ?(children: Henry August, John M.,James Mathias Jr., Joseph Linington, George Howard, Elizabeth,Annie, and Martha Catherine) , Israel & Benjamin Gehret lived at 1635
Moss in 1888,

iv. John K. Moyer b. 1842 d. ?ca Mar 1866 (son John K. died ca 4 Apr 1866 and daug. ?Minnie? b. 15 May 1885 d. 31 Mar 1891 ,

v. Catherine Schroeder (md. Jacob or John Schroeder) b.1844 d. ? Livedat 124 S. 8th,
go to 21. vi. Matthias Moyer b. 24 May 1846 d. 8 Mar 1913 md. Clara J. Hill,

all the above are older than 21 on 19 Sep 1867(Estate Will of Matthias 1867)

go to 22. vii. Joseph Phillip Moyer born Reading, PA. 29 April 1848 and died 8:50AM 15 Jul 1927 in Reading, PA,

viii. Anna Heck b. ca 1850s d. ? md. John S. Heck

ix. Daniel Moyer b. ca 1850s did he marry a Catherine who lived at 544 Buttonwood in 1890?.

Obit in the “Adler” a German language newspaper at Berks Historical Society: John Moyer 54/7/8 of Alsace Co
(*) directly included in Joseph P. Moyer’s Estate Will #13141.

Frederica (Fredericka) Lindenmoyer:(lineage-Jacob Lindenmoyer)
Born in Germany 19 Sep 1811 and died in Reading, PA. ca 17 Jun 1860. Obit in the“Adler” a German language newspaper at Berks Historical Society: Fredrica Moyer 17
Jun 48/9/29. Daug. of Jacob and Elizabeth Lindenmoyer from Germany.

15. Daniel Moyer(lineage-Matthias Moyer, Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

[Data is from Beverly Zenke and supported by 1850 Census of Alsace Co.]
Born 2 Sep 1808 in Alsace Twp, Berks chr. 16 Oct 1808 at Zion (Spies) Union Church(sponsors were John and Esther Wenzel), d. ? md. ca 1836 Susanna b. 1812,
Daniel was a farmer,

Children:

i. Augustus b. 1837 d. ?,

ii. Susan b. 1840 d. ? ,

iii. Amelia b. 1842 Berks d. ? md. James Bower b. ? Berks Co.(Children:Margaret b. 1876 Berks Co. d. 1940 Berks Co.

iv. Amos G. b. 1844 d. 26 Dec 1903 Oley Spies Church Cemetery (Children: Annie H. md. Milton E. Wilder(or Wieder?), Edwina b. Dec 1869 md. 26 Jan 1889 Daniel B. Hill b. Apr 1868 by Rev Aaron S. Leinbach),( info from Ltr of Adminstration #7 of 9 Jan. 1904). Amos lived at Oley Twp.

v. Kitty d. 1846 d. ? ,

vi. Wellington b. 14 Oct 1847 d. ? ,

vii. Elizabeth b. 8 Sep 1849 d. ? ,

viii. William b. 1853 d. ? ,

ix. Daniel H. b. 21 Apr 1856 d.1929 Oley Friendenburg Cemetery, md. Lucy S. b. 1860 d. 1931 Oley , Friedenburg Cemetery,

18. Johan Moyer(lineage-Johannes Moyer, Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born 27 Oct 1798 in Scharzwald Reformed Church - Exeter Twp, d. ? md. Anna.

Children:

i. Catherine b. 25 Apr 1824 Upper Alsace Twnshp, Berks md. 23 Nov 1852 John Jackson at Schwarzwald Church, b. Exeter.

GENERATION No. 5

20. J. Linington Moyer (lineage-John H. Moyer, Matthias Moyer, Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias
Jacob Meyer)

Born ca 31 Dec 1832 d. 2 Feb 1882, md. Mary b1838 d. ? (lived at 113 N. 8th 1878-90), Per 1880 census: lived at 113 N. 11st,

Children:

i. Infant b. d. 1857(buried sect A lot#118),

ii. John b. 1858? d. ?,

iii. Mary E. b. 1864? d. ca 1890 (26 when she died) md. Harry A. Becker They lived at 1329 Kenney, Reading in 1890,

iv. Charles E. b. 1869? d. ?(worked as upper cutter at 725 Penn in 1878,

lived at 113 N. 8th.along with the Frill),

v.. Annie A. Heck b. 1874? d. ca 2 Dec 1954 md. 20 Feb 1898 John S. Heck b. 1871 d. ca 21 Sep 1936,

vi. Jacob L. b. 1878? d. ?

21. Matthias Moyer (lineage-John H. Moyer, Matthias Moyer, Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias
Jacob Meyer)

Born 24 May 1846 d. 8 Mar 1913, md. 18?? Clara J. Hill b. 31 July 1862 d. 11 May 1907. Per 1880 census: lived at 725 Penn,

Children:

i. Henry b. 1870? d.?,

ii. Mary D. b. ? Apr. 1872 d. 16 July 18723,

iii. Emma Fredericka b. ca 15 Apr 1872 d. 13 Nov 1956 (m. 1896 Harry C. Shaaber (from wedding announcement) b. 24 Jul 1870 d., and they lived at 825 N. 5th when they got married (children: Matthias A. b. ca 24 Feb 1896 d. ca 24 Sep 1980 m. Margaret L. b. ca 21 May 1903
d. ca 25 Oct 1984, Harry M.),

iv. Hatie L. b. 1876? d. ?,

v. Anniette b. 1876 d. ?,

vi. Clara Josephine b. 31 Dec 1877 d. 24 Jan 1977 (md. 1905 Stanley R. Kaufman b. 15 Jan. 1878 d. 27 Feb 1923, children: unknown d. 27 Apr1911, unknown d. 1916, Annie M. De Roner),

vii. Amelia M. b. 29? Jul 1878, d. 30 Oct 1879,

viii. J. Harry b. d.,
City Directory 1900: lived at 152 N. 9th.
City Directory 1910: lived at 113 N. 8th.

22. Joseph Phillip Moyer:(lineage-John H. Moyer, Matthias Moyer, Johannes Meyer, Johannes
Matthias Jacob Meyer)

The son of John H. and Frederica Moyer of Alsace Co, Pa. Born 29 April 1848 and died 15 Jul 1927. Married 8 May 1869 to Amanda Shultz Moyer daughter of Christian and Mary Shultz. Estate Will was at Service Center on Reed St., Reading, Pa. Estate Will#13141 of 16 July 1926 and probated on 20 Jul 1927. Buried in Charles
Evans Cemetery, section R lot 145, grave #6; owned by Matthias Moyer (most likely his brother).

Children:

i. William Christopher Moyer ** b. ca 1870 (md. 1890 Mary Jane Rightmyer) (children: Joseph P. Moyer b. ? d. died of heart failure at 14 Years, and Elizabeth) did he marry Kretz who lived at 120 N, 10th (m. 18 Dec 1930),
go to 23. ii. John Henry Moyer * b. Mar 1871 ? or 70 d. 26 Nov 1921 (md. Delia Melvin 12 Nov 1898),

iii. Amanda 5b. 14 Feb 1873 d. 14 Feb 1873,

iv. Daniel W? Moyer * b. 18 Jun 1874 d. 28 Dec 1907 live at 1635 Moss in 1890?,

v. Walter Centennial Moyer * b. 1876 (md1st. 22 Dec 1899 Minnie May Yost d. 3 Jan 1928 and md2ed 1937 Mazie M. James),

vi. Martha Fredricka Moyer * 6b. 18 Mar 1878 d. 15 Oct 1933 (md. John Moyer),

vii. Annie Amanda * b. 27 or 18 Dec 1879 d. 15 July 1880,

viii. Elizabeth Fleck * b. 22 Jun 1881 d. 20 July 1965 (md1st. 1898 William W. Fleck b.1873 d. 1931) ( md2ed. Oscar Dietrich b. 1878 d. 1953),

ix. J. Lynn Moyer ca 14 Nov 1882 d. ca 9 Oct 1932,

x. Clara J. Fick* b. 7 Aug 1886 d. 20 Dec 1909 (md. 2 Jan 1905 Jonas Frick(Fick) b. 1864 d. 1943) (children: Leroy Fredrick Fick*b. 26 Aug 1905, William Fick* b. 28 Aug 1907)George A. Fick lived at 1635 Moss
in 1887,8 he was a carpenter,

xi. Florence Matilda Cummings * b. 29 Jan 1890 d. 29 Nov 1945 (md. 27 Sep 1922 George Moore Cummings b. 1896 d. 1938),

xii. Ruth Schaeffer * b. 12 Apr 1892 d. 17 Nov 1977 md. William Schaeffer b. 19 Dec 1912 d. 1957(children: Joseph Carl Schaeffer* b. 21 Jan 1914 and Mary Louise Schaefer* b. 10 Feb 1925),

xiii. Rosie (Rose) Louise Seifarth * b. 20 Feb 1888 d. (md. ca 5 Jun 1906 Harry Seifarth* b. 25 July 1884)(children: Alice Shafer Seifarth* b. 15 Dec 1909)(Rosie nursed her Dad during his last days),
xiv. Mary C. Fries * b. 8 Nov 1884 d. 21 Aug 1965 (md. 19 Apr 1904 Clayton M. Fries) buried Charles Evans Cemetery : lot#248 sect 70 died 26 Aug 1965 and daug? Lot#62 Sect 57 died 24 Nov 1972.)(children: Miriam Viola b. 6 Feb 1905, Emily Dorothy b. 1 Nov 1907),
Who is Jennie Erdman? b. 1889 d. 1942 (md. Erdman?),

.
.City Directory/ 1910 of : lived at 1015 Chestnut St.
City Directory/Census 1920 of 12 Jan : Works at an Assessor (tax collector). Lived at 132 11th St. with Harry and Rosie, and Florence. Joe told census his mother was born in
Germany and spoke German. Estate Will/1927: lived at 516 S. 14th St. Joe was living with Harry and Rosie. In 1927
Joseph P. owned 128 S. 11th St. which he offered to Harry and Rosie in his Estate Will if they purchased in 30 days.

Comments: He was member of the Veteran Volunteer Fire Department and Lake View Country Club. He had $6,785.26 in Reading Nat’l Bank and $78.48 in a savings
Account. He left two gold pocket watches in hunting cases: One was an Elgin movement with the initials JHM on it. This proves that his Dad was John H. Moyer. Other watch was a Tremont movement. He had two life insurance policies: Metropolitan Life Insurance #16762667 & 25159772.

Amanda Schultz Moyer:(lineage-Christian Shultz)

Wife of Joseph P. Moyer of Reading, Pa. Born 6 Oct 1852 died 3 Apr 1899.
Buried Section R lot#145 grave #3 of Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Pa. See Joseph P. Moyer for children. One cause of Death: Dibility.. Daughter of Christian and Mary Shultz. Sibs: 5 who died as infants, Mrs. Wiliam R. Shadell, Mrs. William Hall, Henry A., Harrison, Mrs. Henry Lease, Mrs. Jacob Gossler, Mrs. Harry Wentzel of Memphis Tenn., and James M.

GENERATION No. 6

23. John Henry Moyer*:(lineage-Joseph Phillip Moyer, John H. Moyer, Matthias Moyer, Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born 26 March, 1871 in Reading, Pa., died 7:45 AM, Sat 26 Nov, 1921, age 50 yrs. 8 Months. Death Certificate Va. #24838 1634.

Mother: Amanda Shultz Moyer b. 6 Oct 1852 d. 3 Apr 1899, Father: Joseph P. Moyer b. 29 Apr 1848 d. 15 July 1927.

Sisters: Amanda, Martha Fredricka Moyer (md. John Moyer),
Annie Amanda, Elizabeth Fleck (m. William W.(Dietrich was first husband)) Clara J. Frick(md. Jonas Frick), Florance Matilda Cummings (m. George Moore Cummings), Ruth (youngest) Shaffer (md. William Schaeffer), Rosie (Rose) Louise Seifarth (md. Harry Seifarth), Mary C. Fries (md. Clayton M. Fries).
Brothers: William Christopher Moyer, Walter Centennial Moyer, Daniel Moyer and ? J. Lynn Moyer.

Wife: Delia Melvin Moyer.

Married in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Norfolk Va. 1898, Died in St. Vencient Hospital.

Children (all children were born in Norfolk, VA):

i. John Moyer, died as child,

ii. Daniel Moyer, died as child may have fallen from a chair and hit his head,
go to 24. iii. Joseph Phillip Moyer * b.10 Aug1900 d. Sept 5,1975,
go to 25. iv. Walter(Jake) Centennial Moyer b. 28 Dec 1901 d. 22 Nov 1965,
go to 26. v. William(Bill) Christopher Moyer * b. 19 Oct 1907 d. Dec 1985 md. Helen Quincy Dunn (Children: Ruth),
go to 27. vi. James Francis Moyer * b. 16 Apr 1909 d. May 1985.
(*) directly included in Joseph P. Moyer’s Estate Will #13141.

Occupation: Worked with his Dad as a clerk in Hats and Caps in Reading, Pa.1890.

Residences: Lived in Berkley section of Norfolk Va. 26 years: since 1895, thenwas superintendent at Fosberg Planing Mill was located where the Berkley Shipyard islocated.
Religion: Lutheran/ Espiscable, Member of Doric Lodge 44, A.F. and A.M. and /or Lodge 167, A. F. and Berkley Aerie F.O. Eagles, 795.

Delia (Bridgett?) Melvin Moyer:(lineage- J. and D.P. Melvin of Ireland)

Born 24 Aug, 1873 in Ireland to J & D.P. Melvin. Came to US in circa 1880. Married John Henry Moyer 12 Nov, 1898, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Norfolk, Va.
Died 24 Aug, 1938 at 215 Hough Ave. in Berkley section of Norfolk, Va. Is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery located next to Norfolk Zoo. Grave site is Southern side, (as you enter
cemetery it’s to your right in front of office. Stone faces Granby Street and about twenty yards North of lane next to maintenance shed.

Children (all children were born in Norfolk, VA):

i. John, b. 1889 died as child;

ii. Daniel, b. 1905 died as child may have fallen from a chair and had a
concussion;

iii. Joseph Phillip b.10 Aug1900 d. Sept 25,1975;

iv. Walter(Jake) Centeninal b. 28 Dec 1901 d. 24 Nov 1965,

v. William(Bill) Christopher. b. 19 Oct 1907 d. Dec 1985;

vii. James Francis., b. 16 Apr 1909 d. May 1985.

Sisters:

Ginny (jennifer?)(Mrs. John P. Walsh) Lived in Philadelphia, Pa. Ginny had a daughter named Anna who was married to Tom Fehnenberger.

Mrs. Harry Stowe of Bridgeport, Pa.

Brother:

James Francis Melvin of C. Mayo, Ireland
Religion: Roman Catholic.

CASTLEMAN, HODGE, SAYE posted by Sherri Graf on Saturday, July 15, 2000

An ancestor of mine, WILLIAM HODGE, lived in Reading, Pa.He is thought to have died in 1767, as his will was entered into probate July 27, 1767. His will names his wife, Margaret, children: Samuel, William, John, MARY and her husband RICHARD SAYE who are my g-g-g-g-grandparents, Sarah, and Margaret and son-in-law George Hodge. I am interested in finding out any more information about these two families. Another related family is CASTLEMAN.

HOUK, WISE posted by Barbara Willis on Saturday, July 15, 2000

I am a member of the WISE family Earl HOUK is a relative of mine. I am looking for the father of Philip Wise who immigrated to the US in the 1700s. I need to know if the Wise Family is German or English. All of the names are English Philip, George, Jacob, John, Edward. Any help would be appreciated. I know Philip emmigrated in the 1700s and his son George was born aboard the ship during the crossing.

EBERHARD, EBERHARDT, EBERHART, EVERHART posted by Steve Eberhart on Saturday, July 15, 2000

looking for anyone with info on matthias and elizabeth eberhart...settled in dubois county, indiana in early 1800's.

COLLER, KOLLER posted by James Freeman on Saturday, July 15, 2000

My research into the KOLLER line in Berks County is pretty scant. I have a page from an old family bible with some birth and death info on people but nothing that tells relationships between them. Here are some of the names I have from this list with birth dates: Augustus F. Koller, b. 1853; Lillian H Koller, b. 19 June 1876; Edgar H Koller, b. 11 Aug 1878; Joseph W. Koller, b. 30 Apr 1881; Annie Koller, b. 14 Jan 1884; Robert H Koller, b. 18 Feb 1892; Emily Koller, b. 28 Oct 1897. Not sure if any of this will be of use to you. What's interesting is that on the "Deaths" page, the surname is spelled COLLER for the same people. If any of these names tie into your research efforts please let me know.

SHADE posted by Brad Voss on Saturday, July 15, 2000

We are trying to search for Nicholas Shade and William K. Shade whom we believe to be from Berks County, PA. Somewhere from late 1700s to early 1800s. Nicholas should be William K's father. We are trying to make the connection. We have found only one Nicholas from Berks County, PA. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

SHADE posted by Forrest Shade on Saturday, July 15, 2000

According to my file William K. Shade b.July 1814 in Berks Co. was the son of Nicholas Shade b. July 10, 1765 Berks Co. Nicholas was the son of Andreas Shade b.abt 1745 (Nothing known about Andreas or his spouse. Source for Andreas is church record of baptism for his son Nicholas where his surname appears as Schaadt. Some of this info was from Tom Rothx11@ibm.net).Forrest Shade (FDShade@aol.com)

REIGNER posted by Abbe Plog on Thursday, July 20, 2000

i'm looking for information on a Blanche M. Reigner who resided at 218 Douglass St. in the city if Reading, Berks County. she was 8 yrs old on dec 26th 1899 and that is all the information i have on her. any information on the address or her would be greatly appreciated.

ROTHENBERGER posted by Barbara Holley Rock on Thursday, July 20, 2000

Looking for widower, Frederick Rothenberger from Germany. He lived in Buffalo, NY for awhile; his wife, Ernestina died there about 1875-76. His two children, Louisa and Harry/Henry were put on orphan trains about 1880. Harry went west into Niagara or Erie county, while Louise went east to Wayne co. NY. Frederick was a showmaker. Found them on the 1875 state census and city rosters but NOT on the 1880 federal census.

Have you heard of him.

HOLLINGER, HULLINGER, MCCURDY, TALBERT, TALBOT, UBIL posted by Terry McCurdy on Friday, July 21, 2000

I am searching for James McCurdy last know to be in Berks Co. in 1812 thru 1829. I have documents that state this. Is there anyone connected to the people named below?Berks County Deed Book 57, pages 99-100:

This Indenture Made the fourth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Forty Between Joseph McCurdy of Chester County and Mary his wife,
Peter Ream of Lancaster County and Esther his wife, late Esther McCurdy, Daniel McCurdy, James McCurdy, and Ann McCurdy widow, late the wife of Davis McCurdy, deceased, all the heirs and Legal representatives of James McCurdy late of Berks County, yeoman, deceased, of the first part, and Peter Witman and James Oneal Junr. both of Carnarvon Township Berks County and State of Pennsylvania yeoman of the Second part Witnesseth That the said Joseph McCurdy and Mary his wife Peter Ream and Esther his wife, Daniel McCurdy James McCurdy and Ann McCurdy for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars Lawful money of the United States of America unto them well and Truly paid by the said Peter Witman and James Oneal Junr. at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold aliened, enfeoffed, released, conveyed, and confirmed, and by these presnts do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release convey and confirm unto the said Peter Witman and James Oneal Junr. their heirs and assigns All the certain messuage and Tract of Land Situate in Carnarvon Township Berks County and State aforesaid, bounded and Limited as follows, to wit. Beginning at a stone in the public road Leading from the Jones’s Mines to Springfield by a corner of Col. Thomas Bull deceaseds Land thence by the same south nineteen degrees and one half West forty six perches and one half west forty six perches and one half to a stone thence by Land of John Likens South sixty-Eight degrees and one half East fifty two perches and seven tenths to a stone thence by other Land of the said Peter Witman the three following courses North eighteen degrees and one half East twelve perches and two tenths to a stone North sixty seven degrees and one half west twenty five perches to a stone thence North twenty degrees East thirty four perches and six tenths to a planted stone in said public road a corner of James McCormick and Daniel Ubil’s Land thence a Long said public road by Land of said Daniel Ubil North
Twenty degrees west fourteen perches and one half to the place of Beginning Containing Six acres be the same more or Less it being the same premises which Daniel Ubil and Esther his wife, Benjamin Talbot and Mary his wife by their Indenture bearing date the twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six for the consideration therein mentioned granted and confirmed unto James McCurdy, Joseph McCurdy and Esther McCurdy now Esther Ream parties hereto and to their heirs and assigns for ever. Relation being had to the said recited Indenture will more fully appear Together with all and singular the improvements ways waters water courses rights liberties privileges hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging. or in anywise appertaining and the reversions and remainders rents Issues and profits thereof and all the Estate right, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever of them the said Joseph McCurdy & Mary his wife Daniel McCurdy James McCurdy & Ann McCurdy in Law equity or therwise howsoever of in and to the same and every part and parcel thereof. To have and To hold the said messuage tenement and Tract of Land containing Six acres more or less as above described hereditaments and premises thereby granted or mentioned and intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said Peter Witman and James Oneal Junr. their heirs and assigns forever. And the said Joseph McCurdy & Mary his wife Peter Ream & Esther his wife Daniel and James McCurdy and Ann McCurdy their heirs Executors and administrators do by these presents covenant grant and afree to and with the said Peter Witman and James Oneal Junr. their heirs and assigns that they the said Joseph McCurdy, Peter Ream, Daniel McCurdy James McCurdy and Ann McCurdy their heirs all and Singular the herditaments and premises herein above described and granted or mentioned and intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said Peter Witman and James Oneal Junr. their heirs and assigns against them the said Joseph McCurdy and Mary his wife Peter Ream and Esther his wife Daniel & James McCurdy & Ann McCurdy their heirs and against all and every

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other person or persons whomsoever Lawfully claiming or to claim the same of any part thereof by from or under him them or any of them shall and will warrant and forever defend. In witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto interchan geably set their hands and seals. Dated the day and year first above written. Joseph McCurdy {SEAL} Mary Ann McCurdy {SEAL} Peter Ream Junr {SEAL} Esther Ream {SEAL} Daniel U. McCurdy {SEAL} Ann M. McCurdy {SEAL} guardian duly appointed by the orphans court of Lancaster County & certificate dat. 20th June 1841 for the orphans children of Davis McCurdy deceased, to wit Talbot J., Collins & Robert McCurdy Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Evan Evans Received the day of the date of the above Indenture of the above named Peter Witman and James Oneal Junr. & the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, in full of the consideration money above mentioned Daniel U. McCurdy Peter Ream Jun. Joseph McCurdy witness present at Signing Evan Evans, Berks County ss on the Fourth day of April Anno Domini one thousand Eight hundred and forty before me Evan Evans one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County personally appeared the above named Joseph McCurdy Peter Ream Daniel McCurdy James McCurdy & Ann McCurdy and Mary and Esther their wifes and in due form of Law acknowledged the above Indenture to be their act and deed and desired the same might be recorded as such and the said Mary and Esther being of full age and separate and apart from her said husband by me therein privately examined and the full contents of the above Deed being by me first made known unto her did thereupon declare and say that she did voluntarily and of her own free will and accord sign seal and as her act and deed deliver the above written Indenture Deed or conveyance without any corecion or compulsion of her said husband Witness my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid. Evan Evans {SEAL} This is to certify that Evan Evans sold a Tract of Land Situate in Carnarvon Township Berks County as the Agt. & by Pwer of Attorney for the heirs of James McCurdy deceased to Peter Witman and that the said Evan Evans has paid all of the heirs their Separate shares in full except the sum of twenty Eight dollars James McCurdy’s Share who was then and still is absent. I do therefore acknowledge to have received the twenty Eight dollars from the said Peter Witman by the hands of James Oneal and further I do hereby indemnify the said Peter Witman his heirs and assigns from the payment of the said twenty Eight dollars or any part thereof and from all suits and Costs trouching or concerning the same Witnesseth my hand the 12th day of March A.D. 1841.

Evan Evans
Recorded Compared and found to Agree Exactly the 10th day of January A.D. 1849

Israel R. Laucks

Recorder

Know all men by these prsents that I Peter Witman one of the grantees within named and Jane his wife for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy five dollars to them in hand paid by the within named James Oneal Junr. at and before the ensealing and delivering hereof the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted, bargained, sold assigned and set over and by these presents do grant bargain sell assign and set over unto the said James Oneal his heirs and assigns all that the one undivided moiety a half part of the within- mentioned messuage tenement and tract of Land containing Six acres more or Less. Together with all and Singular the rights members and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversions and remainders, rents, Issues and profits thereof To have and To hold the said one undivided moiety and half part of teh said messuage tenement and tract of Land hereby granted and assigned or mentioned or intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said James Oneal his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoff of the said James Oneal his heirs and assigns forever And the said Peter Witman and his heirs the said hereby granted and assigned premises with the Appurtenances unto the said James Oneal his heirs and assigns against him the said Peter Witman his heirs and assigns and against all and every other person or persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim by from or under him them or any of them shall and will warrant and for ever defend by these presents. In witness whereof the said Peter Witman and Jane his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the twenty first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty two. Peter Witman {SEAL} James Witman {SEAL} Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Evan Evans. Received the day of the date of the above written Indenture of assignment of and from the above named James Oneal Junr. the sum of Seventy five dollars in full of the consideration money above mentioned Peter Witman. Witness present at Signing Evan Evans Berks County. Be it remembered that on the twenty first day of May A.D. 1842 before me Evan Evans one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County Came the above-named Peter Witman and Jane his wife and acknowledged the above written Indenture of assignment to be their act and deed and desired that the same be recorded as such the said jane being of full age and by me duly examined separately and apart from her
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said husband and the contents thereof being first made known to her declared that she did voluntarily and of her own free will and accord seal and as her act and deed deliver the said Indenture of assignment without any coercion or compulsion of her said husband. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the
day & year aforesaid.
Recorded Compared And found to Agree Exactly the 10 day of January A.D. 1850

Israel R. Laucks

Recorded

HENTOKEN, LIEDENHAMMER, LINDENMEYER, LINDENMOYER, MOYER, STRAUB posted by John Moyer on Friday, July 21, 2000

This is some info from Elizabeth Lindenmoyer's Will of 1854. Looking for info the sisters of Fredericka:

Fredericka Lindenmoyer:(lineage-Philip Jacob Lindenmoyer)
Born in Germany 19 Sep 1811 and died in Reading, PA. ca 17 Jun 1860. Obit in the
“Adler” a German language newspaper at Berks Historical Society: Fredrica Moyer 17
Jun 48/9/29. Per Elizabeth Lindenmoyer’s Will written in 1851 and accepted after her
death in of 1854: Daug. of Philip Jacob and Elizabeth Lindenmoyer of Germany and
Reading, PA. Wife of John Moyer of Reading, PA. Sisters of Fredericka are: Mrs.
Elizabeth M. Weidenhammer, Mrs. Christina Hentoken? (wife of William P. Hentoken)
and Mrs. Dorathea Straub.
John H. Moyer(lineage-Matthias Moyer, Johannes Meyer, Johannes Matthias Jacob Meyer)

Born 18 Sep 1806 and died 26 Apr 1861. Married to Frederica (Fredericka)
Lindenmoyer of Germany

KATZENMOYER, KEFFER, LIES, ROTHENBERGER, WENTZEL posted by John E Stolz on Friday, July 21, 2000

Have not found Frederick ROTHENBERGER in my research. Johann Nicholas ROTHENBERGER arr Phila 1739, settled in Northampton Co, PA. Peter ROTHENBERGER arr Phila 1750, settled in BERKS Co, PA. Have not made connection to my gr-gr grandfather George but it is probably with Peter. The descendants I've come across fr the 19th c. seem to have stayed in PA.

LOI posted by Beth on Saturday, July 22, 2000

Hi, my family and I have recently searched ancestry.com for the Loi last name during it's free trial period. We found an Adam Loi in Berks Co, Albany Twnshp, in the 1820 census. We are VERY interested in this record because the only Loi we knew of here in this area is an Adam Loi who showed up in Louisville, KY, in the 1860 census. We don't have a clue how to find out specifics about this 1820 record without traveling to PA. Can anyone help us with this in some way?

FOX posted by Stephen Belin on Sunday, July 23, 2000

Looking for information about the family of John FOX born 12 April 1795 and his brother Jacob FOX born 2 September 1792 in Berks County PA. Last name may have been changed from FUCHS. Any information about their parents or siblings would be very welcome.

MAST, REICHENBACH, YODER, ZOOK, ZUG posted by Gwynn on Monday, July 24, 2000

Yost was born in Berks Co. His parents believed to be John
Yoder & Anna Mast. On FamilySearch.org a researcher has him
with 6 wives. Can that be true? Wives listed as Veronica "Freny" Yoder, Sarah Yoder, Elizabeth Yoder, Barbara Mast & Barbara Reichenbach. Was divorce involved anywhere? Sure
would like this cleared up before I put it all down in my
PAF. Your help will be so appreciated. Thanks.

ANSPACH, MILLER posted by Loree Kramer on Monday, July 24, 2000

What information do you have on Miller and Anspach? My line has Millers and Anspachs. Would like more information.

ANSPACH, FAKE, HEIMBACH, LEHMAN, MILLER, RANK posted by Cindy Pelfrey on Monday, July 24, 2000

I do not have alot on MILLER. I have a Malinda Miller who married George RANK (I have more info on him). Their daughter was Elianora Rank who married Peter ANSPACH son of Leonard Anspach and Magdalena Dann/Dane. Elianora was Peter's first wife. His second wife was Magdalena FAKE. I have ALOT on the Anspachs dated back to abt 1490. Is there anyone in particular you are looking for?
Then I have an Elizabeth Miller b. 1836 and married Jeremiah K. LEHMAN. I'm not sure where she was born but he was from Schuylkill County. She was the illegitimate daughter of Catharine HEIMBACH and an unknown Miller?

HURWITZ posted by Debra Hurwitz-Martinez on Tuesday, July 25, 2000

Am assisting my husband in genealogical search of Father's Family who have been lost to him. His Father was David Milton or Milton David HURWITZ born 1924 in Reading, PA (Berks CO.)son of Morris and May Gold HURWITZ jewish immigrants from Russia. David Milton died in 1961-would like to find his brother Charles HURWITZ or relations therof.

MCMILLAN posted by Regina Porter on Tuesday, July 25, 2000

I am looking for a John Mcmillan(Dr) who was with general Sullivan. Hi first wife died at the wyoming masacre. He had a daughter name sarah who married a judge jayne in 1825. She was born in Exeter, and lived there until her marrige.

KOLSOM, KOLSON, PABST, PAPST posted by Marie Chesbro on Wednesday, July 26, 2000

Seeking any information regarding the surname of KOLSOM in Berks County, PA.
This surname was found on the 1890 census for Berk's County with the given name of PAUL KOLSOM and GEORGE KOLSOM.
anyone with information on this surname please contact me.
Thank you!

CUTHBERT, EVANS, WILSON posted by Shelley Cuthbert on Thursday, July 27, 2000

Thomas CUTHBERT, from Chester County, Pa. married Jane (possibly nee EVANS) and moved to Berks Co. before 1773. By 1800 in the Berks census he is listed as 45+ w/wife and 1 boy over 16 and 1 boy and girl under 16. Does anyone know the names of the boys? I think the older one possibly moved in toward Phila. to Northern Liberties and had our John WILSON CUTHBERT in 1806 and a William CUTHBERT in 1809!! Our 1806 John Cuthbert went on to marry Sarah Ann KOCHERSPERGER in 1835 at Gray's Ferry, Phila. Pa. Anyone with any information, please respond as I have been stuck on this for years. Thank you, Shelley Cuthbert

BABB, IBACH, MARBURGER, SEIDEL posted by Rodger Ibach on Thursday, July 27, 2000

Seeking information on the IBACH, BABB, MARBURGER, and SEIDEL surnames, specifically info on John Babb, m. Esther Dehart, having two children, David B. Babb and George Babb. Need all date, residence, ect. data as well as parents of both John and Esther.

DANIEL, JACOB, STATLER, STIMLEY posted by Carrol Ann on Thursday, July 27, 2000

Hunting information on Jacob Statler having lived in Berks Cty., and had sons Jacob and Philip who moved to Franklin Cty., Pa. in mid 1700's. Also a Daniel Stimely who had son George.Daniel lived in Berks Cty. and later Union Cty. Had son Geo., who moved to Ohio in 1800's.Thanks Carrol Ann

CONRAD, MILLER posted by Richard Miller on Saturday, July 29, 2000

Am searching for Conrad Miller or John Conrad Miller or Conrad Muller or Johannes Conrad Muller who emigrated to PA in1751 aboard ship Patience.Think he was a weaver or clockmaker who lived in Amity Township, Berks County PA.He may have died there or in Reading PA. Member German Reformed Church..

GESWIND, WAX posted by Charles S. Price on Saturday, July 29, 2000

In response to Berks County Queries: I just received a Pedigree Chart from my brother which starts with my 4th Great Grandfather/Grandmother Capt. Henry Wax and Catherine Geswind. It includes their children and their spouses, their daughter Catherine Wax's children & spouses, her son Isaac Price's children & spouses, grand children, etc. from that lineage. I would appreciate any additional information you are willing to share regarding these ancestors. I will share any information I have available.

MEIER, MEYER, REHM, WOUNDERLY, WUNDERIE posted by Douglas Good on Saturday, July 29, 2000

Looking for information on Joseph MEYER born 1859 bapt 18sep 1859 at St Peter's R.C.Church Reading Berks Co Pa. The son of Monroe MEYER and Rosa WUNDERIE his Godparents were Cunegunda? GANTER and Michael WUNDERIE. Also in records was John WUNDERIE born 1860 bapt 17jun1860 son of Michael WUNDERIE and Theresia REHM Godparents Ureanus REAM and Rosa MEIER. Any Help on The REAM,MEIER,MEYER or GANTER would be a great help Thank You Doug.

GEISLER, KONRAD, WERNER posted by Arlene on Saturday, July 29, 2000

I'm looking for information on Mat(t)eaus Gottfried Werner (1762-1816)m. Maria Konrad (1771-1816). This is my 4 X's great grandfather. My father's mother's maiden name is Geisler. They were from Berks County, Reading, PA. If anyone can help me go back further than Mat(t)eaus Gottfried Werner, I would be eternally grateful.

FRANCE posted by allan tomlinson on Saturday, July 29, 2000

Seeing info on NICHOLAS FRANCE born in Berks. Co.,PA in 1740-1750. He died in 1806 in Jefferson Co. OH.

GEISLER, HAAS, MATHIAS posted by Bryan Haas on Sunday, July 30, 2000

I have info on Geislers in Berks County back to John G. Geizler(Geisler)b. 1795...who specifically are you looking for ???.

SHARTZ posted by Phyllis Schrock on Sunday, July 30, 2000

Looking for any information on Annie Shartz b. February 18, 1887 and Charles Shartz b. December 17,1881. They were the children of John and Lavinia (Lovinia) Shartz of Berks County, Pa.

PARKES, SIZEMORE posted by Phyllis on Sunday, July 30, 2000

I'm not sure how exactly to start. This is my first time on this site. I am trying to research my background and I would like to start with my grandfather Julian Alford Parkes, he was the first son of Cornilius Henry Parkes and Grace May Sizemore on the 24th day of March, 1905 in North Park Colorado. I have tried to search by Surname and North Park Co to find out any information, but have not been successful.

KOHLER, MOHR, MOORE, RICHARDS posted by Douglas Good on Sunday, July 30, 2000

Any one have information of RICHERS/RICHARDS Cem in or near Roberson Twp Berks Co Pa

HESS, MAURER posted by Marilyn Mease on Monday, July 31, 2000

Looking for Jonh Maurer family, he was married to Elizabeth Hess. They had twin sons Robert and Ralph and a daughter Ann. Elizabeth was my grandmother's sister.Would appreciate any information. The Hess Family lived on Moss St. in Reading, Pa. Berks, Co..

FENSTERMACHER, HARTMAN, KARCHE, KERSCHNER, SNYDER posted by Jim Wilson on Monday, July 31, 2000

Searching Karche, Kerschner, Hartman and Snyder, all married to a Fenstermacher in Berks and Lehigh Counties between 1725 and 1825. I have Fenstermacher tree, but no maternal information except marriages to a Fenstermacher.

BISHOP, HILTON, MILLER, STANFORD, WANGER posted by Betseylee Browning on Monday, July 31, 2000

Looking for info on William B. Stanford born 1 Feb 1826 to Joseph Stanford and Susan Bishop. He married Rebecca Wanger, 21 Jan 1851 in Pottstown, Montgomery, OH. He died 17 Sep 1904 in Pottstown. Rebecca Wanger was born 26 Aug 1830 in PA. She died 1 Nov 1911. Their children were Clarence W. born abt 1853 in PA, William M. born 23 Aug 1854 in PA who married Mary E. MILLER, and Annie Laura born 8 Jun 1860 who married James H. HILTON. I have many sources and am willing to share all that I have. Thanks for any help or direction.

ARMSTRONG, HAAS, SEITZINGER, VONDERSMITH posted by Linda Lettie Armstrong-Ploehn on Monday, July 31, 2000

Nicholas SEITZINGER m. Mary HAAS,( b. 179? to Henry and Nancy HAAS) in Reading, Berks Co. on April 18, 1824. Nicholas b. 1801 to George and Catharine SEITZINGER. Nicholas and Mary had Catharine b. Oct. 31, 1825 - Anna Maria, b. Aug. 1, 1827, (m. Elkanah B. VONDERSMITH in Philadelphia at the Trinity Episcopal Church, Southwark, on Nov. 30, 1848 by Rev. John Coleman. Elkanah, b. Nov. 13, 1828 to Daniel Vondersmith and Mary BRAY) - Amos and Lewis, b. Sep. 20, 1829 - George Albert, b. Oct. 8, 1831, Charles Hamilton, b. Mar. 24, 1834, d. Dec. 14, 1835, Julia, b. Oct. 4, 1839 (m. Samuel Futhey ARMSTRONG Mar. 29, 1860, b. approx. 1840 in PA, d. Nov. 16, 1862, had two sons, Samuel Futhey, Jr. and William F., both b. in IN) Does any of this information match anyone else's research?.

SOENS, SOHNS, SONES posted by Melody Sones-Spence on Monday, July 31, 2000

Looking for any and all information regarding the Sones surname in Richmond Township, Berks county, PA.

FREY, FRY, FRYE, GRUBER, STAPLETON, WAGNER, WESNER posted by Paula Konsavage on Monday, July 31, 2000

I am looking for information on John and Maria Helena Gruber Frey. John was born abt 1820 and died abt 1887. Maria Helena was the daughter of Jacob and Maria Gruber. Maria Helena was born in Greenwich Twp., Berks county on 22 Dec 1819. She died in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, on 1 Feb 1895. Maria Helena is to be buried at Friedens "White Church", Stony Run, Albany Twp., Berks Co. PA.John and Maria had ten children, 7 sons: John Jr, George, David, Daniel, William, Jacob Franklin married Sarah Amanda Wesner, and Joshua who married Susan Wagner and Emma Stapleton and three daughters: Catherine married to Levi Wagner and possibly a Shipley before that, Mary, and Sarah Amanda married to Samuel Wagner. I would appreciate hearing any from anyone who might have information on any of these lines. Please email me directly.

EBERT, EBERTS, KUNKLE posted by Paula Konsavage on Monday, July 31, 2000

I am looking for information on Jacob Ebert/Eberts. Jacob was born in Northampton County 1796 to Adam and Margaretha Ebert. Jacob died 1864. Jacob married Lydia Kunkle and after Lydia died he married her sister Sophia. Lydia and Sophia were the daughters of Peter Kunkle. Lydia was born abt 1823 and died before 1828. Children by this union were Jonas and Lovina. Sophia was born 1803 and died 1876. Children born to this union were Nathan, Joseph, Lydia, John, Sally, Jacob, Peter, Samuel, David, William, and Daniel. Jacob and Sophia are buried at St. Peter's Church in West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co. They lived in Mahoning Twp. Carbon Co., probably having moved there from Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, or Albany Twp, Berks county. If anyone has information on these lines, please email me directly. Thank you.