Archive: Posted Queries for March 2000

CRICK, KRICK, LATSHAW posted by Jim Thomas on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I think I may be related to this same line of Cricks in Clarion County descended from Adam Crick (or is it Krick?).

The working theory I've had recently is that Frantz Krick's son Adam is the ancestor of my line of Cricks as follows:

Adam Crick and his wife Mary Hammer have eight children:

Daniel, Lewis, David, Susanna, Kate, Christina, John, and Jacob. Their youngest, Jacob Crick, married Angeline Flick and have three sons (maybe more, but that's all I know of):

Uriah, James, and Henry Alexander. Henry Alexander Crick married Elizabeth LATSHAW and they have a family right after the Civil War, including:

Reuben Franklin Crick, Edward Morris Crick, Carlton Burt Crick, John C. Fremont Crick, and Henry Ambrose Crick. I am descended from Edward Morris Crick. He married Ann Ada Greider. Their children were:

Mabel Elora Crick, Joe Crick, Bernice Geneva Crick, Eddie Maurice Crick, and Ada Elizabeth Crick. My grandmother is Bernice Geneva Crick. She married my grandfather, Ira Thomas of Canon City Colorado.

So this is the longwinded comment on your posting. Where do you fit into all this?

My line of the Crick family left Clarion County and ended up in Pratt, Kansas, then Pueblo, Colorado.

CRICK, HAMMER, KRICK posted by David Tice on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Jim,

Yes we are related. Susanna Crick Married Peter Switzer and they had several one of which was William Hamilton Switzer who married Sarah Ann Nail. One of their children was James Melville Switzer who married Ida Mae Bowersox my great grand parents. Their daughter Mabel Belle Switzer who married Howard Learoy Tice Grandparents.

Enough of my lineage. Jacob the brother of Susanna and two of the children of Adam Crick died the same year 1857 and Adam and Susanna on the same day I do not know why but assume it was some kind of epidemic.

Jacob Crick and Angelina Flick had 10 children, Benjamin,James H,Henry A, Uriah F, Casper H,Thomas A,William F, Mary Savannah, Delilah, and Sarah A.

I cannot make the connection from Adam Crick and the Kricks in Berks County but I am reasonably sure he does.

Dave

KRICK posted by Steve Clidinst on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

This is the first time I've heard the name Krick,
since my cousins last name is Krick. Her father is
Raymond Krick, now in Indiana.

KEPLEY, KEPPEL posted by Valerie Groves on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

In response to your query on Catherie Keppel. I have traced a Theobold Devault Keppel (Kepley) of whom I am descended. He was married to a Catherine and was living in Berks Co. in 1765-1768. In the information I have, I unfortunately don't have Catherine's maiden name. Their children are listed with the surname KEPLEY and are as follows: John, Mary, Henry, George, David and Elizabeth.

HUGHES, PEIRCE posted by Debbie Hockaday on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I would like to find about as much as I can about this name. My grandfather was Arthur Morgan Hughes, not sure where born, on Nov. 25, 1903. Died in Daleville, PA. July 1984.
My grandmother is Miriam PEIRCE HUGHES. Not sure where Northumberland Co. PA comes in, but there must be a connection. Do you think?

EBERHART, KEHS, WEIDENHEIMER posted by Joe Dube on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Kehs in Berks Co.? I see a Henry Kehs in the 1850 census in "Buc. Co."

BLAIR, GICKER, GRUMBEIN, KREISER, LEBO, LONG, MOONSHINE, SKILES posted by Betty Blair on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Do you have a Ludwig Huyett who married a Magadelena "Malinda" Bieber? They had a daughter Sarah "Polly" Huyett who married Jacob Gicker. I am seeking more information on Ludwig's family. Thanks

HUYETT posted by Paul Huyett on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

if any information of huyett`s of berks co. Pa. please let me know!

TEXTOR posted by Daniel E. Saylor on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Hi,
There are two family lines of Textor, Texter in the United States. They come from two different imagrint ancestors. The predominant family name is Texter, Decended from Matthias Texter. Hieronymus Textor's descendents are distinct in that they have kept the "O" in their last name. I have seen a weather forcaster on CNN news station with the O in his name instead of the "E".
Adam Texter who lived in Berks county is the descendent of Matthias Texter. Hieronymus came to this country after Adam Texter was born so I think the connection is lost there. The interesting thing is Adam may still be related to Hieronymus from connections in Germany but, I don't know how that is.
I only wanted to help you clairfy things because Heironymus was the second name I actually found in my research and he baffeled me to no end.
If it turns out that you are a descendent of Adam Texter born in 1746 then you have a whole line of family waiting for you already written. If you are a decendent of Hieronymus' Textor then you will be blazing new trails because I havn't seen any research on his family only Textor names from time to time. Good fortune in your search.

CUNIUS, CUNNIUS, FEGER, KNELLY posted by Bill Luke on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

CUNIUS/CUNNIUS families of Berks Co. I'm looking for other researchers of this family. I have them back to the mid 1700's.

CUNIUS, CUNNIUS, FEGER, KNELLY posted by Bill Luke on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

FEGER'S of BERKS Co. I have the family back to 1680, in Germany. I have a data base on the family name. looking for info on other FEGER'S.

DOEM, DUM, DUMM, THUM, THUMM posted by William Dum on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Would like any information on the Dum's in Berks Co.
My family generates from Johann Caspar Dum that came from
Germany appr. 1752 and died in Richmond Twp. Berks Co. in 1802.

BRICKER, EPLER posted by John Bricker on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

My earliest known ancestor was Frederick Bricker(b.12-25-1794)he married Elizabeth Epler in1835 at Jersey shore,Pa.,.Her Father Peter Epler migrated from bern twp.,Berks Co.,however ,although I know that Frederick's b-day I don't know his birthplace.An elderly g-aunt told me that her parents used to take her to Reading when she was small.After marrying , Frederick& Elizabeth farmed in limestone Twp.,Lycoming Co.,Pa. and are buried at Collemsville,,Lycoming,Co,Pa.I think Fred. came from Berks.

BURKHARD, GERSPACHER, HECKMAN, KORTENHORN, MAURER, SCHWARTZENTEUBER, SCHWEMMER, SCHWOB, WAGENBLAST posted by James Hinnershitz on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Need to know more of immigrant Anton MAURER 1832 - 1901 and his parentage and or siblings and what town in Haute-Rhin, Alsace, France he was born. I have been told the town of Saint-Ulrich but not confirmed - I am in hope that there has been family lineage handed down of this interesting family of Reading, Pa of which my wife Lana is in search of. I have ship records from Anton and childrens passage in May of 1882 and am extremely interested in trading info.

FREEMAN, FREIMAN, FREYMAN, GERHART, KLEE, KOHLER, KOLLER, PATTON, SCHMIDT, SLOAT, STARR, SWEIGART posted by James Freeman on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for origin and parents of Johann Heinrich Freeman (Freyman), landowner, pre 1752, in Bern Twp., Berks County, PA. Will dated July 29, 1775. Vol.2 - 221 Reg. of Wills, Berks County. Widow, Catharina or Catherine. Heinrich was the Father of Casper Freeman, his heir. Casper Freeman was the Father of George Freeman, husband of Elizabeth Freeman, nee Gerhart. George & Elizabeth Freeman and their children were well documented in the Montgomery History of Berks County, page 1065 - 1066. George's link to Casper and Heinrich (Henry) Freeman is not recorded there, but I have documentation from the Reg, of Wills files in Berks, to prove this link. Jurig (George) Freeman, contrary to what is mentioned on the same pages of Montgomery's book, settled in Northampton County and according to his will, had four daughters and no sons. (Northampton Cty. Will Book 4: 424: dated Mar. 6, 1790.) George, son of Casper, predeceased his father. Any links to these people would be appreciated.

FREEMAN, FREIMAN, FREYMAN, GERHART, KLEE, KOHLER, KOLLER, PATTON, SCHMIDT, SLOAT, STARR, SWEIGART posted by James Freeman on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for origin and parents of Johann Heinrich Freeman (Freyman), landowner, pre 1752, in Bern Twp, Berks County, PA. Will dated July 29, 1775. Vol. 2 - 221 Reg. of Wills, Berks County. Widow, Catharina or Catherine. Father of Casper Freeman, his heir. Casper Freeman was Father of George Freeman, husband of Elizabeth Freeman (Gerhart). George & Elizabeth and their children are well documented in the Montgomery History of Berks County Page 1065 - 1066. George's link to Casper and Heinrich is not recorded there, but I have documentation from the Reg of Wills files to prove this link. Jurig (George)Freeman, contrary to what is mentioned in the same pages of Montgomery's book, settled in Northampton County and according to his will, had four daughters and no sons.(Northampton County Will Book 4: 424:) dated Mar 6, 1790. George, son of Casper predeceased his Father.

FREDERICK, FREEMAN, GERHARD, KARCHER, RISSMILLER, WEIDNER, YODER, YOUNG posted by Kristen Frederick on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for parental info on Emma L Freeman, born 1868 in Bernville, Berks CO., PA. She was married to Samuel Yoder Rissmiller (also from Bernville) and had four children, one of which was my grandmother, Mary M Rissmiller (married to Reuben James Frederick).
I have no information on the Freeman family...your message was the closest I've found to this particular Freeman family. Please let me know if you have any info on Emma.

BURKHOLDER, REED posted by Anna Cramer on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for information on George Burkholder b. 1832 married Matilda Reed about 1864. Had two sons James b. 1866 and John b 1868. Would like to find out more about this family, death dates and burials and related family info.

ACHE, AUGHEY, BERKS, EMERICH, HAAG, HECKMAN, KINSEL, KLECKNER, MILLER, NEES, NESS, REINHART posted by Nancy Tweedie on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Am researching Peter HECKMAN (and his family) born 9/13/1754 who married Salome REINHART. He was a revoluntionary war soldier. He went to Centre County from either BERKS or Lebanon County. His children were: Peter, Jr. m. Anna Marie HAAG, John m. Elizabeth KLECKNER, Jacob m. Susannah ACHE/AUGHEY, Michael m. Catherine EMERICH, Frederick m. Elizabeth MILLER, George, Elizabeth m. William NESS/NEES, Salome m. Joseph KINSEL.

Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated.

KEENER, KUHNER posted by Adam Slover on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Would like info on Henry KEENER(KUHNER)'S parents. Tulpehochen Twp. Berks Co. Pennsylvania. Henry was born 1811 and died 10 Sep 1895. married 22 Dec 1833.

MEADE posted by Bob Prentice on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

William C Meade, Am trying to find his father (may be captain) Wash archives show his father to be from Philadelphia and his mother from Ireland but no names He was born in Philadelphia 9/1/1862. Married there 6/11/1884 to Sazrah Jenny Coffman, died 9/20/1949

BAUMAN, BOWMAN, GRETH, GRETT posted by Genevieve Mehler on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Searching for parents of John Bauman/Bowman who md. Magdalena Greth/Grett in 1785. Recorded in Goshenhoppen Register. John was "non-Catholic". His brother Peter was best man. Magdalena was daughter of Andreas and Magdalena Greth. Her sister Barbara md Philip Seyfert/Seiffert.

HEHN, MINNIG posted by Genevieve Mehler on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Am looking for parents of JacobHEHN born ca 1776 Bern Twp., Berks Co. Married Magdalena MENNIG probably in Berks Co in 1809. They relocated in Schuylkill where children were born.Possibly a son or two born in Berks before move.

LANDIS, ZELLER posted by Carol Adams on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for information on Catherine LANDIS born September 15, 1809 in Reading, Berks Co, Pa. She married Peter ZELLER (1804-?), also born in Pa; on November 5, 1829 in Germantown, Ohio. Catherine died in 1894 in Toledo, Ohio. She and her family were some of the original settlers of Brunersburg, Ohio. Would like to share with anyone researching the ZELLER-LANDIS lines. Thank you.

CLARK, FALKNER, FAULKNER, FOLKNER, GRIZZLE posted by Laban West on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I am looking for any information on Faulkners who lived in southwest VA (Wythe/Scott Co's) between 1790 and 1850. A David Falkner (and spouse Celia Grizzle) along with David's sister Mary Falkner (and spouse William Grizzle) moved to IN from Scott Co. VA c.1835. David Falkner had 21 children by two wives. After Celia died in 1856, David married Mary Clark in 1857 in IN. He and his family eventually settled in Brown Co. TX c.1881.

If you are descended from this line, know who David's parents were, or have other ancestral information on this family I would love to hear from you.

LAYER, WOLF posted by Sharon Collins on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for any information on Jacob Layer who married Catherine Wolf, Berks County, Abt. 1830. Five of their 9 children, Isaac, Samuel, Jacob, Catherine, and Rebecca were also born in PA. Some time between 1838 and 1840 they moved to Clay County, IN. Catherine Wolf may have been related to Levi Henry Wolf, b. Oct. 20, 1851, Berks County, Union Township. Levi's parents were Amos and Lydia Sattazahn. Catherine was born about 1807; could be Amos Wolf's sister. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

NINE, SHAFFER, SNYDER posted by Harold Shaffer on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Searching for the families, or ancestors, of Charlotte Nine, born about 1820,and Peter Snyder,and could also be spelled(Schneider)(Snider)born about 1823. Found them in 1860's Pa census living in Franhlin County. There were Nine's families living in Berks County during this time period.I would appreciate any one help on any information.

ROBESON, ROBINSON, SPATZ posted by Ruby Coleman on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I am searching for information on the ancestry of Magdelena "Helena" ROBINSON or ROBESON, who was born 12 Feb. 1793, possibly in Ireland. She married Michael SPATZ on 5 Sept 1811 in Reading, Berks Co., PA. Helen died on 13 July 1862 in Union Co., PA. Does anybody know anything about her or her parents? Thanks.

BALLIE, BALLY, BOONE, DEHAVEN posted by Barbara Graham on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Seeking information of a PETER BALLIE/BALLY who lived in Oley Twp, PA ca 1725-1742. A picture of his homestead is on page 22 of OLEY VALLEY HERITAGE, THE COLONIAL YEARS 1700-1775 by Philip E Pendleton copyright 1994.
Andreas Ballie(Andrew Bally)1727 and Peter Ballie(Bally)1721 are listed as Heads of Households residing in the Oley Valley 1701-1741.
Any clues of this family line would be appreciated.

FLICKINGER, GAMBER, KELSO, LEININGER, WALTER, WALTERS posted by Margie Walters on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I am looking for information on the Samuel Walter and Mary B. Flickinger Walter family that lived on the border area between Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks Co. PA.

Children included:
1. Dallas b. 1847 m. Mary C. Krumm in Reading in 1872 by Rev. Schultz. Dallas was in PA Cav. in Civil War 1864-65. Lived in Ohio.
2. John born unknown married Anna Kelso
3. Martin born unknown married Agnes Gamber
4. Adam b. 1858 Lived in IL
5. Elias b. 1860 Lived in IL
6. Sarah b. unknown married George Leininger and died in 1916.

Can anyone help me with this family?

HOUSUM posted by Glorianne on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Searching for the family Bible of George L. Housum, born about 1805 in Berks County. Bible mentioned in letters dated 1928 and 1929. Also, Bible of Anthony Housum.

FRITZ, REITER posted by Frances Reiter on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Mary FRITZ was born 23 Mar 1817 probably Berks Co PA and died May 22, 1900 in Crawford Co OH. I need info on her parents and siblings. Mary was married to Elias REITER on Mar 14, 1850 in Crawford Co OH. They were members of various German Reformed Churches in the area

MATHIAS, MATTHIAS, REITER posted by Frances Reiter on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for any info on the parents of Sarah MATHIAS/ MATTHIAS (when? where?)who was born 4 Mar 1806 & died 30 Oct 1883 in Crawford Co. OH. She was married to John F.(?) REITER who was born 18 Nov. 1804 somewhere in PA and died 7 Sept 1880 in Crawford Co OH. One of their children was Elias REITER born 18 Nov. 1826 "Redding" Co. (probably Berks), PA.

MATHIAS, MATTHIAS, REITER posted by Frances Reiter on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for any info on the parents of John F.(?) REITER who was born 18 Nov. 1804 somewhere in PA and died 7 Sept 1880 in Crawford Co OH. He was married to Sarah MATHIAS/ MATTHIAS (when? where?)who was born 4 Mar 1806 & died 30 Oct 1883 in Crawford Co. OH. One of their children was Elias REITER born 18 Nov. 1826 "Redding" Co. (probably Berks), PA

MOORE, SMITH posted by Alice Knocke on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Need info on Mary Moore born Berks Co., PA 22 Feb 1824. Mary Moore married (c1840 in PA) Daniel Smith born 27 Jul 1818 Union Co., PA.

Mary and Daniel Smith migrated to Iowa c1857. They had five children: George, Jacob, Elizabeth, Henry and D.O. Smith.

I have no other info on Mary Moore. Mary and Daniel Smith were my 2ggrandparents. Would like to correspond with any descendents of these families.

DUNKELBERGER posted by CJ Taylor on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

looking for info on laura augusta dunkelberger, born berks co., possibly reading, feb. 4, 1869. any info would be appreciated. thanks-carol

BOONE, CHESTNUTWOOD, GLINTZ, HARRIS, KESTENHOLTZ, MILLARD, RHOADS posted by Anna Rogers on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Abraham CHESTNUTWOOD is my 5th great grandfather. He was born in 1745, the son of Jacob Kestenholtz and Anna Maria Glintz. He married Elizabeth Harris approx.1768, and died in Berks County, Pennsylvania before 1810. Their daughter, Rebecca Chestnutwood, married my 4th great grandfather, Benjamin Millard on January 8th, 1793,in the fifth district of Berks County--thus, my maiden name of "Millard."

Here is my question: I have Abraham Chestnutwood listed as a private in Captain Rhoad's Company, 3rd Battalion, with the Berks County Militia during the American Revolutionary War. He is listed as "Fifth Class," no doubt along with his neighbors Jonathan Boone and Jacob and Samuel Rhoads. The problem I have encountered is that I can find no other documentation of his military service, other than this reference, and an article which mentions one of his grandaughters whose grandfather (Abraham Chestnutwood) fought in the Revolutionary War.
Any suggestions on how to further document this ancestor's military service or information concerning his service would be greatly appreciated.

BRADLEY, CALLAHAN, COLEMAN, HEISLER, WERNER posted by Karen Barth on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Frank CALLAHAN and Lillian BRILL married 1897, Reading PA. Two children; one was Lillian CALLAHAN, born 11 April 1900 in Reading. Frank died 1907. I'd like to hear from their descendants.

BOGER posted by Jennifer Boger on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Seeking to confirm parentage of Daniel Boger, brother of Jacob and Peter Boger, said to have resided in Maxatawney or Longswamp Twps, Berks Co. Moved to what became Cabarrus Co, NC around 1770s. Tradition says he lived 1748-1832 but have no documentary source. Would like to correspond with anyone researching Bogers in this area and period.

HARRISON, MILLARD posted by Anna Rogers on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Barbara (Surname unknown, although it may be Harrison) Millard is my 7th great grandmother, born approximately in 1670 and died approximately 1757 in Union Township, Berks County Pennsylvania. She married Thomas MILLARD Jr.approx. 1699 in the "Pennsylvania Colony." Here is the family history quandry with which I hope someone will be able to help or to add some insight:

The birthplace of her husband, Thomas MILLARD Jr., is in question. He is the son of Thomas MILLARD Sr., who was born in Warwickshire, England,approx.1648, and who brought Thomas Jr. with him in 1681/1682 to build housing for William Penn
and the Quakers who were soon coming from England. However, we have conflicting data for Barbara Millard's husband--either his birdate is 1699 in Birmingham England, or 1673 in Quincy, Norfolk County, Virginia. The date and place of marriage (1699, "Pennsylvania Colony) to Barbara, however, is not in question.

The children of Barbara Millard and the Thomas Millard Jr. who was born in Birmingham, England are as follows:

1. Thomas Millard, born Aug.31, 1700
2. Timothy Millard, born Aug. 7, 1732
3. Mary Millard, born July 7, 1704
4. Ann Millard, born July 26, 1706
5. Elizabeth Millard, born June 25, 1708 (married Sammuel Harris)
6. Jospeh Millard, born Nov.2, 1711--married Hannah Lincoln.
7. Benjamin Millard, Born Dec.25, 1714
8. Jonathan Millard, born Jan.1, 1715 or 1716
9. Martha Millard, born approx. same time, Jan. 1, 1715/1716 (twins?)
10. Hannah Millard, born May 25, 1718
11. Sarah Millard, born May 25, 1718
12. Barbara Millard, born June 21, 1721

However, the children of Barbara Millard and the Thomas Millard Jr. who was supposedly born in Virginia, are as follows:

1. Jonathan Millard
2. Benjamin Millard
3. Thomas Millard
4. Wolf Millard
5. Elizabeth Millard
6. Timothy Millard
7. Joseph Millard

Regardless of his date and place of birth, it has been well established that Thomas Millard Jr. died in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 1761.

If anyone has any information or input on the marriage of Barbara Millard to Thomas Millard Jr.,his country of birth, Barbara's parents, her place of birth, etc., it would be very much appreciated. I hope you will find this "family history quandry" interesting. Maybe there are two
Thomases!

Thanks for your help!

REES posted by Janet Andrews on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I sent for the birth certificate of CHRIST FRED REES born January 1886 in Reading Berks county. The certficate lists his parents as CHRIST REES and Mrs. REES. I have checked the 1900 census index and have not located the family in Reading. I would appreciate any information on this family.

FIES, FOX, GANTZ, GEHRIS, HELLER, SCHMECK, SPAYD posted by Richard S. Schmeck on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for relatives of Harry Schmeck born 1828, Alaces township, county of BERKS in state of Pennsylvania.

LEOSER, LOESER posted by Grace Leoser Hawke on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for any information about the Leoser/Loeser family from Berks County in 1800's, or in that area earlier.

MINICH, MINNIGH, MUNICH, MUNNICH posted by Harriett Minnigh on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I am searching for Deitrich Munnich family from Germany. Came to America about 1741. Variations on spelling of name.
Son Christopher and grandson both were in Revoluionary war.

BOONE, WEBB posted by Bradley Johnson on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I am searching for information on the descendants of John WEBB & Mary BOONE. Was Benjamin WEBB married to Rebecca Mathiews and how many children did Benjamin & Rebecca WEBB did have?

Any information on the descendants of John WEBB & Mary BOONE, I would appreciate it.

SEVIER, WEBB posted by Sheridan Drowatzky on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Moses Webb had several sons. One was Benjamin who was married to Lydia Elledge. Moses at one time lived in Cumberland Co KY. I am a descendant of his daughter Hannah. This Benjamin was born about 1806. It is not yet established who Moses Webb's ancestors were.

BOWERS posted by Jim Gray on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Very interested in finding any information on any Bowers who lived in Berks Co., PA, within a fifteen year spand of 1905.

Trying to research Conrad G. Bowers, d. 1904. Believe one of his sons to be Martin, and perhaps another son to be Conrad (named after his father).

Any assistance is appreciated.

GRING, HAGY, KRICK, MOYER, REBER posted by S. Gring on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Some years ago I found a reference to Rebecca Gring in Montgomery's publication. I have since lost the material. Rebecca was married to William Gring of Spring Township, and is buried at Kissinger's Church Cemetery. I would greatly appreciate any help in picking up info on Rebecca's parents.

BRETZ, BRETZIUS, BREZ, BRITZIUS, PRETZIUS posted by Irvn Pritts on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Jacob Bretz used all of above name variations and lived in Berks Co., Tupelhocken Twp., at least between 1755 to 1800.
Married Maria Magdalena Aulenbach in 1755. Looking for names of descendants or parents. Anything. Maria was christened at Little Tulpehocken or Christs Church Evangelical Lutheran, Jefferson Twp., Berks Co., PA.

BOBB, BOEHM, BROSSMAN, COPE, HERB, HUBER, MOYER, REITENAUER, ROESCH, SUST posted by Arlene Buch Houghton on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

My Berks County ancestors were BOBB, ROESCH, HERB, HUBER,
MOYER, REITENAUER, BROSSMAN, BOEHM, COPE, SUST. John Conrad Bobb was born 1740 m Eliz Stover. They had my gggggf Daniel Bobb Sr., who served in Rev. War, as did Nicholas Reitenauer, my 6th ggf. The above families were all interconnected through marriage. Daniel Bobb Sr. was a miller in Hereford Township. They all had ties to "Hill" church, now St. Joseph's in Pottstown. Looking for more information, particularly where they were from in Germany and Alsace

BOHN, GEISLER posted by Bryan Haas on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for ancestors of Thomas Geisler and James Bohn...

SCHADE, SHADDY posted by Betty Shadday Geissler on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

We are looking for Hans Adam SCHADE who came from Rotterdam to Philadelphia on September 9, 1738. We believe he may be the father of John SHADDY, Sr. who migrated to Burlington, North Carolina but we have no proof. He arrived on the ship Glascow

LAUER, SPRENGER posted by Margo on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Johan Abraham SPRENGER, a 49-year-old butcher, came to America from Albersweiler, Pfalz, Germany, in 1821 with about three children and his new wife, Elisabeth LAUER. Free air must have inspired them, for they went on to have 12 more children here in America.

Elisabeth's parents brought nearly all the LAUER children with them in 1823 from Gleisweiler, Pfalz, and started a brewery business in Reading, which was carried on by the sons - Frederick LAUER, in particular. in time, Abraham SPRENGER joined the brewery trade, later to move on to Lancaster, PA.

I am interested in knowing more about the families while they were in Reading.

KINDT, YOUNG posted by Elaine Albert on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Sarching for Daniel Young,married to Maria Kind(Kindt) need his parents and also her parents.Daniel was born around 1796.Maria may be from Maidencreek Twp. Berks,Pa.Is there anyone who may be connected.

BADER, SCHAEDLER, YEAGER, YOUNG posted by John Penman on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I have no information for you, but my YOUNGs were from Maiden Creek. My Daniel YOUNG (married Maia Yeager) was the son of John YOUNG (b. ca 1815) and Maria SCHAEDLER.

John was remarried to Harriet ? by 1850. I think he was the grandson of Ludwig YOUNG, but I haven't been able to prove the connection.

THOMAS posted by Ron Cornwell on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I am seeking information on GERHART THOMAS AND JOHN THOMAS born ca. 1765 in Berks County. I would like to exchange information with anyone researching the THOMAS family.

BAST, BLACKWELDER, BOST, CARRIGER, KAERCHER, KARCHER, KARGER, MARCHARTETT, PHIFER, QUILMAN, SCHUBERT, SCHWARZWALDER posted by Sue Robinson on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

My 5th Great Grandfather was Michael KARGER, wife's name unknown and family came from Germany on the Friendship and arrived at Philadelphia, PA in 1738. He lived in Berks County, PA. My 4th Great Grandparents were Johnannes Martin "Martie" who's surname has been spelled as KARGER or KARCHER or KAERCHER or CARRIGER and Elizabeth SCHUBERT; they also lived in Hamburg, Berks County, PA. Martie served as a Major in the Revolutionary War. A city park is supposedly named after Martie or possibly a statue of Martie is in a city park in Hamburg, Berks County, PA. Please contact me if you know information about this city park in Hamburg, PA. Another 5th Great Grandparents were Johannes SCHWARZWALDER (John BLACKWELDER)and Elizabeth MARCHARETT; they also came from Germany on the Friendship and arrived in Philadelphia, PA in 1738. Seeking descedants with the family names of: KARGER, KARCHER, KAERCHER, CARRIGER, SCHUBERT, BOST or BAST, SCHWARZWALDER or BLACKWELDER, MARCHARETT, PHIFER, and QUILMAN.

POOL posted by Barbara Chesley on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I am looking for any one who has come across John Engle Pool born 1761 in Ruscomb Manor Township, Berks Co., PA. He enlisted in the Revolution in 1777, married 1789 in Rockingham, VA to Sarah Ann Porter and resided in Rockingham, VA, Fayette Co., PA and Stark Co., OH. He is supposed to have died in Wheeling,WV. I am looking for his parents.

HUMMEL, HUMMELL posted by Joe Kriss on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking particularly for any info on Frederick Hummell (Hummel) came to Berks Co. around 1736 from Germany. Town formed by him was Fredricktown (sp) and Hummellstown.

DETRICK, DIETRICH, FARROW, KEISER, KISER posted by Paul on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Catherine KISER, b. 1793 in Berks Co. PA, m. Peter DETRICK in Washington Co. MD, in 1813. They went from there to Montgomery Co. OH, and to Putnam Co. IN, where Peter d. Catherine then reverted to her maiden name and went to Jackson Co. IN for a number of years. A son of theirs, John DETRICK, m. Virginia FARROW. I am seeking the parents of Catherine, who may have been a Nicholas and Selle KEISER. Anyone out there know?

CAPLICE, KEPLEY, KEPPEL posted by Valerie Groves on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Please forward any information concerning a Theobold Devault Keppel (Kepley, Caplice). He was in Berks co. in 1765 when he took the oath of allegiance. He was listing taxes in 1766 and 1767. He moved to Rowan Co. North Carolina in 1768.

CLAIR, EISENHOWER, HESS, REEDY posted by Marilyn Mease on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Would like any information on any of these families, they all lived in the Reading area.

PEIFFER, PFEIFFER, PIEFER posted by Shirley Brown on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for John Jacob Peifer Born 1730.

REED posted by Genevra Reed Counihan on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I'm looking for information re my gggrandfather, Leonard Reed, who was a native of Berks County. He was born in 1788, according to PA census, and left for Northumberland County with his parents at an early period, the family settling first in Rockefeller, later in Little Mahanoy Township. He was a Lutheran.

Any help regarding the names of his parents and their (or family's) arrival in US will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help.

REED posted by Sara Anderson on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Do you have a more specific location than just Berks Co.? I can probably point you toward some resources with a little more information. There were a lot of Leonard Reeds. One immigrant family (arrived in 1710) had a son named Lenart Reit(h) which became Reed. They were German but came through England. There are a lot of Leonards in that family. If this could be your family, I suggest that you start at
Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society
116 N. Front St.
Womelsdorf, PA 19567-1305
610-589-2527

I have a chart for Lenart's branch. I could not find a Leonard born in that year. Lenart had a 4 brothers so there are other branches.

ADAM, KEMMERER, SCHWAVELY posted by Margaret Stroud on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Two children of Lugwig and Anna Maria (Adam) Kemmerer of Alsace Twp in Berks Co married Schwavelys (doc on hand): Catharine md Abraham Schwavely and Mollie md Wm Schwavely. I have other Kemmerer childrens' spouses to share. Does anyone know if these Schwavely boys above were children of Hans Adam Schwabley and his unknown wife of Western District in 1770s, Earl Twp in 1790s and later in Amity Twp of Berks County?

SCHABE, SCHABLY posted by Margaret Stroud on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Is Hans Adam Schably (later Swavely) on the Berks Co census records the same Schabe who lost his arm in Battle of Germantown? Reasonable to assume he came from Schabe, GY?

ZECHMAN posted by J. Burns on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Seeking any information concerning Athony Zechman listed in 1790 Census for Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BARTO, HARPER, LAUTENSCHLAGER, MATERNUS, RETTINGER, RUDISILL, SWEIGARD, UHRICH posted by Judy Strickler on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Am searching for the descendants of Michael RETTINGER (1724-1799) & w Anna Margaret (1722-1795) of Ruscombmanor Twp, Berks Co. They had 4 known ch: Anna Margaret m Henry MATERNUS (prob. Heidelberg Twp area); Henry (1759-1827) m Anna Catharine BARTO (1765-1845 d/o Isaac) of Ruscombmanor Twp; Andrew (c1760-1822) m Susanna (1768-1845) of Upper Mahantango Twp, Schuylkill Co; & Sophia (1764-1845) m Jacob LAUTENSCHLAGER (1756-1824)of Lykens Twp, Dauphin Co.

HANEY, HANNEY, HEYNEY posted by Joyce Fagerness on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

HANEY/HEYNEY/HANNEY Seek information on a Margaret and Stephen HANEY. Stephen was in the American Revolution War. Parents unknown. Margaret married Frederick REDENBAUGH date unknown. Any help will be appreciated.

HANEY, REDENBAUGH posted by Joyce Fagerness on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

REDENBAUGH/HANEY - seeking information on descendants of Henry and MARGARET REDENBAUGH living in Berks Co., PA early 1700's. Children: Solomon, Frederick, John, Barbara, Samuel, Margaret, Andrew, Adam, Ann, Phillip and Henry. Family moved to Hamilton Co., OH 1795. Frederick REDENBAUGH married Margaret HANEY time unknown.

KENVIN, MILLER posted by Barbara Lewis on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for information on the Miller family in Hamburg pre- 1870. Children were Joseph, who settled in Perth Amboy, NJ; David and Henry who lived in Hamburg. Trying to idenify parents and sisters of these men. One of their sisters married William Kenvin of New Castle. Her name who possibly Eliza Miller.

DAVIS, INGRAM posted by Helen Ingram Miller on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

INGRAM Thomas born 1789 Berks/Chester Co. Died Nov 1853 in Centre Co.PA. Married Sarah DAVIS in West Whiteland Twp. Sept 4th 1813. Anyone searching INGRAM please contact me

DAVIS, INGRAM posted by Helen Ingram Miller on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

INGRAM Thomas born 1789 Berks/Chester Co. Died Nov 1853 in Centre Co.PA. Married Sarah DAVIS in West Whiteland Twp. Sept 4th 1813. Anyone searching INGRAM please contact me

DAVIS, INGRAM posted by Helen Ingram Miller on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

INGRAM Thomas Born 1798 Berks/Chester Co. Died 20 Nov 1853 in Centre Co.PA. Married Sarah DAVIS in West Whiteland Twp. Sept 4th 1813. Anyone searching INGRAM please contact me

ANTHONI, BLEYER posted by Linda Stokes Hammesfahr on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I am searching for information on Nicolaus Anthoni, birth date unknown, who married Eva Christina Bleyer on 5 Feb 1760 either in Alsace or Berks, PA. Eva Bleyer is probably the daughter of Durst Bleyer and Eva Christina Schuh and was born 21 Nov 1735 in either Alsace or Berks, PA. The parentage of Nicolaus Anthoni is unknown at this time. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with any information on this couple and their children. Thank you. LSH

WESTERVILL posted by Ron Bechtold on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Looking for an Obit or any information about Chester Westervill(e), b. 1895 in Plymouth, Luzerne Co., d. Sep 1938 in Reading. Chester is the eldest son of George Westervill and Louisa Straub both of Germany. Any information would be appreciated.

thanks,
ron bechtold

NEY, NEYERN, REED, REISER, REITH, RIETH posted by Bonita Hillmer on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Specifically seeking parents/siblings of a Harriet Elizabeth NEY or NEYERN born Dec 11, 1798 (either PA or Germany) and married Conrad RIETH/REED about 1818 in Berks or Schuylkill Counties, PA. They lived in West Brunswick,
Schuylkill County until 1854 after her remarriage to John Jacob REISER. Moved to Wisconsin between 1852-1854.

HENSLEY posted by PJ Ketterman on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I am searching for information on James Madison Hensley, father of Florence Virginia Hensley. James was born in Inez, KY, and moved to Berks County after his divorce in the early 1900s. His family says that he moved to Berks County because he had family there. Florence married from Berks in 1922. Any and all help appreciated, even if it seems farfetched!

ELLIS, LEE posted by Viola on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Seeking info on ancestor, Ellis M. Lee, b 1838, Berks, Penn. He married Martha Jane Smiley, Indiana. Have reason to believe he may be related to Thomas Lee-Eleanor Ellis, married 1736. Any help appreciated.

SWADKINS posted by Bob Swadkins on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

I am trying to locate a cemetery where a Samuel E. SWADKINS is buried. The name of the cemetery is Gernants Cemetery.

BROWN posted by Barry Brown on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

My g,grandfather, VALENTINE BROWN b. 1833 in PA d. 1918 PA. Parents and siblings are unknown. He was raised by Stephen & Christiana Longstreth in Indiana Co, Pa from an early age. I haven't made any connection in 8 years of research.

DILLIPLANE, HENRY posted by Kristin on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Do you know of Solomon's siblings? I am looking for info on John Henry b. 8-12-1847 to Daniel and Hannah Henry.

FUSSELMAN, SECHLER posted by Roger Trimble on Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Jack..Am related to Sechler,s that migrated to Trumbull Co.
Ohio in 1820,s from your area. My gg Grandfather was Gabriel,born 1811 and was baptised in Allemangel Luthern
Church in 1812. A Fusselman was my g grandmother.