Archive: Posted Queries for August 2000

BRUNNER, HARZFIELD, SCHWENK posted by W. Mayberry on Tuesday, August 1, 2000

I'm apptempting to find the graves of Andreas/Andrew Schwenk (born 1795 and baptized at New Hanover Lutheran in Montgomery County,PA) and his wife Anna Harzfield (possibly Hartfield or Hatfield) Schwenk (born abt 1800). They were married at New Hanover Lutheran too. His parents Andreas & Maria Magdalena Schwenk also are buried at New Hanover. However, I can't find their graves ANYWHERE in Montgomery County. In 1850, Andrew, wife Anna, and their family resided in Douglas Township, Berks County, PA. Anna disappears from the census record by 1860. In 1860, Andrew resided with his daughter Mary Ann Schwenk Brunner's (husband Peter Brunner, shoemaker)family in Stochsburg, Berks County, PA. By 1870, Andrew is off the census record too. Any help would be greatly appreciated..

COLLER, LAMPE posted by W. Mayberry on Tuesday, August 1, 2000

I'm attempting to find more information about Johannes Coller. He was the father of Enoch Coller (1775-1821) of Alsace Twp, Berks; Enoch owned and operated a papermill. Johannes married a Hannah (1731-1803;birth surname unkown). Johannes died quite young leaving Hannah 6 minor kids to provide for:Enoch, John, Margaretha, Sara, Catherine & Hannah; she married John Rudolph Lampe at First Reformed in Reading. I know that Hannah died in Reading. ANY more information on Johannes Coller would be appreciated.

ELY, FRICKLEE posted by W. Mayberry on Tuesday, August 1, 2000

I'm looking for the parents/history of Isaac Ely (1760-1821) and his wife Anna Margaetha Fricklee Ely (1762-1823). They both died in Reading, Berks County, PA and are buried at Trinity Lutheran in Reading. They had 8 children: Daniel, Jacob, Samuel, Mary Magdalena, Catherine, Isaac, George & Elizabeth. Any help would be appreciated..

FRANCIS, WANN posted by W. Mayberry on Tuesday, August 1, 2000

I'm looking for the parents of Jacob Francis (1777-1849) of Amity Twp, Berks County, PA. He owned land in Amity Twp and was buried at St. Paul's Reformed (now UCC) in Amityville. He married Susanna Rosina Wann (1777-1843) daughter of William Wann. She also is buried at St. Paul's Reformed in Amityville. I'm also looking for more information on William Wann (died 1785). His will states that he was "of Amity Township". He married an Elisabeth who died in 1816 in Cumru Township, Berks County, PA. Any information would be appreciated..

HUNTER, JAEGER posted by W. Mayberry on Tuesday, August 1, 2000

I'm looking for early information on John Hunter (died 1772) in Oley Twp, Berks County, PA. Basically, I'd like to know where he came from and his parents. I'd also like to know the birth surname of his wife Elizabeth (died 1789); Elizabeth purchased 6 lots in the original Plan of Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA after the death of her husband.

FALKENBACH, GEIGUS, MCMURRAY posted by Deborah on Wednesday, August 2, 2000

Searching for information on my fathers parents. My father, Ernest Vincent McMurray was born October 18, 1924 and died April 16, 1998. He was given to the Catholic Church at birth. His mother's name was Anna Falkenbach or Geigus. He went by Geigus until he went into the Navy during WWII when he discovered that his last name was listed as McMurray on his birth certificate. I am doing this research as a legacy to my own children/grandchildren. If you have any info on these surnames in the Philadelphia, PA area please contact me..

FIDLER posted by Lisa Fettig on Wednesday, August 2, 2000

My ancestor, John Fidler, was born in Berks County around 1775. He married a lady named Margaret. They had 10 children, whom most were born in Berks. Any help or info would be greatly apprecited.Thank!.

GRIM, GRIMM posted by Jeff Grim on Wednesday, August 2, 2000

Looking for any and all information in GRIM and GRIMM from Berks County and Lehigh County, for a growing complilation. "My" GRIMM was Egidius Grimm from Germany in 1727..

BRUNNER posted by Diane Leflar on Wednesday, August 2, 2000

Aaron Brunner, b.Mar 20, 1824 and Elizabeth Schitz, b. 1829, married in 1843, had 14 children and lived in Berks Co. for their whole lives (probably always in Reading). I would specifically like to know where they are buried. Also any information on their children..

SCHITZ posted by Diane Leflar on Wednesday, August 2, 2000

Elizabeth Shitz, b. 1829,m. Aaron Brunner April 16, 1843 at Trinity Lutheran in Reading and they had 14 children. Her marriage information states that she was from Union Twp. Any infrormation about the Schitz family appreciated..

FAGER, FEGER posted by Bill Luke on Thursday, August 3, 2000

I have FEGER's in Berks Co. Pa. the name changed to FAGER in the later years. Looking forward to talking to you.

BRUNNER, KOCH posted by W. Mayberry on Thursday, August 3, 2000

I'm attempting to find information on John Brunner (1791-1867) who is buried at Hill Church in Berks County. His stone states that his parents were Frederick Brunner and Mary. I'd like to know more about these parents. The stone also asserts that he married a Sarah Koch. I don't know anything more about her. I'd like to know her parents and where she is even buried; it's NOT next to John at Hill Church.

posted by Loree Kramer on Thursday, August 3, 2000

Information needed is on John Adam Anspach who married Barbara Barrav(Barrow or Bogenreif). Information I have is his birth was in Berks County, PA around 1735. He migrated to Perry County, OH. The line I am looking for comes through him. They had a daughter named Elizabeth who married Phillip Dupler. Their daughter, Catherine, married Jonathan Miller. Their daughter, Dianah Catherine, married Henry Hamden. Dianah Catherine and Henry are buried in Lehman Cemetary in Paulding County, Oh. I would like more information on my gggrandmothers family (Dianah Catherine Miller Hamden) and back generations. We do not have much other than what has been found on LDS. Thanks for your research!

ADAMS, CLAUSON, DUNKELBERGER, MAHLA, STAUFFER posted by Browna Cowa on Thursday, August 3, 2000

Looking for ancestors of Clarence Henry Dunkelberger (b1900 - d 1975) Berks County m. Naomi Mahla 1929 two sons Blaine and David. Any little tidbit will be a BIG help..

HARPSTER, SCHUMACHER, STAPLETON, STEPLETON posted by Marilyn Willer on Friday, August 4, 2000

My descendancy is Robert Stepleton (Stapleton) b 1690 Germany, Tobias Stepleton b 1714 Berks Co. PA, John Stepleton b 29 Sept 1751 Berks Co., John Stepleton b 22 May 1774 Berks Co. d 1830 Fairfield Co. OH. This John md. Mary Madgelena Schumacher in Berks Co. John and Mary M. daughter Sophia Stepleton b 1809 Pickaway Co. OH. Sophia md. Anthony Harpster. Sorry I cannot connect to your names. Marilyn

STAPLETON, ZIEGLER posted by Paula Konsavage on Friday, August 4, 2000

Not sure if you Stapleton ties into this line or not. I know Emma Stapleton was born 16 Feb 1865 to Daniel and Lovina Ziegler Stapleton ( Stevelton). Daniel was born 1840 and died 1922 and Lovina was born 1839 died 1907. They are buried in West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA If anything seems to fit into your line, please let me know. Thanks.

BARNDT, KEELER posted by David Westenberger on Friday, August 4, 2000

I am seeking birth and family information for Joshua S. Keeler b. 19 Sep. 1828 who was born in Berks County, PA. His obituary recounts that his family was among the earliest german families to imigrate to Pennsylvania, arriving well before the revolutionary war. He married Catherine S. Barndt in 1847 and in the next year they moved to Wisconsin with (judging from the number of Barndt headstones) a number of Barndts. There is little knowledge of early family history. From her headstone Catherine was the daughter of J.F. & S. Barndt.

FICK, FRIES, MOYER posted by John Moyer on Friday, August 4, 2000

Clayton (Clayt) Monroe Fries and Mary (Mame) Catherine Moyer Clayt was born 28 Jan 1884 and died 19 Nov 1945. Mame was born 8 Nov 1884 and died 22 Aug 1965. Clayt Fries Mom and Dad started an ice cream business in 1886 in Reading on Chestnut St. above 10th . They also made candy in the winter months. In 1926 when his Dad retired Clayt managed the plant but sold the business to Dolly Madison Ice Cream of Philadelphia with the proviso that he couldn't do ice cream business for ten years. Clayt and Mame opened the 'Clayt Fries' Olde Tyme Ice Cream' company in the Spring of 1937 at 4213 Kutztown Rd., South Temple, PA. Seven workers were employed, with the plant foreman being LeRoy Fick, a relative to Clayt and Mame. The plant was built in the garage and was later expanded to provide more space as needed. The basement of the house was used for storing various supplies in production. A retail store was established on the front porch of the house, by enclosing it for year round use. Later, a retail store was added along the side of the plant facing the driveway and yard. There were always tables and chairs for inside seating. They never served any hot food. The old store on the front porch then became the office. After a few years of operation, Clayt established the 'Outdoor Ice Cream Garden' in the yard across the drive. This yard area had been a rose garden with flagstone walks, a goldfish pond and a large oak tree that was credited with being over 400 years old. Clayt called it the 'Wishing Oak' and had a small cement star placed in front. A sign on the tree said "stand on the star and make a wish", which was done by many people, especially the young toddlers that often came for ice cream with their parents. Clayt Fries introduced "Lick the Paddle" night, when he would sell soft ice cream (something not heard of in those days) direct from the freezer. It was one night a week, and the plant crew would work all evening. The freezer would turn out in 10 quart pails, and counter workers would line up along an open screened window. Soft ice cream was scooped into paper plates with large serving spoons, a small wooden spoon stuck in the the mound of ice cream, and the plate passed through the window to the customer. People would line up almost to the street waiting to be served. It was a very popular attraction. Compliments of George and Janice Lance of Etters, Pa.

SCHUMACHER, SHOEMAKER, STAPLETON, STEPLETON posted by Marilyn Willer on Friday, August 4, 2000

I have John STEPLETON b 22 May 1774 Albany Twp. Berks Co. PA, d 1830 Fairfield Co. OH. He md. Mary Madgelena SCHUMACHER b 12 Dec. 1777 Albany Twp. Berks Co. She died FF Co. OH Marilyn

HECKMAN, ZEIGLER posted by Paula Konsavage on Friday, August 4, 2000

I am looking for the parents of Catharina Zeigler born in Northampton Co., PA on 10 Dec 1810. Catharina married Benjamin Heckman and lived in Windsor Twp, Berks Co. Catharina died 6 Nov 1886 and is buried at St.Paul's "Smoke Church", Windsor Twp, Berks Co., PA. If anyone has any information on this family, please email me directly at jessikon@ptd.net. Thanks. Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2000 11:06 PM To: nate@gte.net Subject: New Berks County Queries Post Berks County Queries A new message, "FAGER," was posted by Bill Luke on Thu, 03 Aug 2000 It is a response to "WEIKEL surname," posted by terrelldean meeks on Sun, 16 Jul 2000

GRANT posted by Bill Rudy on Sunday, August 6, 2000

I am seeking information about the parents of Jeremiah Grant who may have been born in Berks County. He married Eleanor whose maiden name is unknown at this time. Jeremiah and Eleanor (aka Ellen) had a son named William F. who was born in Berks County on July 2, 1835. Other known children of Jeremiah are Mary, Susannah, Sarah, and Clarence. Jeremiah was born in February of 1813 and wilfe Eleanor was born in 1809. Jeremiah and Eleanor later went to Lycoming County, PA and then Union County, PA where Jeremiah died in 1890.

STILGENBAUER posted by Julie Alcorn on Monday, August 7, 2000

Edward Elsworth Stilgenbauer is my great-great grandfather, born in Massillon, Ohio May 6, 1866. His mother was Mary Stilgenbauer, and Mary's parents were Peter Stilgenbauer (born 1819 in Wuerttenberg, Germany) and Mary Haubert (born 1822/1823 in Germany). Edward was adopted by his maternal grandparents, and thus carried the last name of Stilgenbauer throughout his life. I am looking for Edward's REAL FATHER. I believe it may be an 'Edward Elsworth' who probably lived around Massillon, Ohio around 1865. Edward's mother Mary had 5 other children, and I believe she had these children with three different men, 1-Mr. Stras, 2- Joseph With/Wythe, 3- Joseph Welshenbaugh. If anyone has any information about these people, PLEASE get ahold of me! Also, I have much more information about these people, so if you have questions, please get ahold of me as well. Thanks very much!. This is an automatically-generated notice.

COY, HAWKER, HOCKER posted by Phylis Hawker on Monday, August 7, 2000

seeking information on Andrew Hawker who married Susanna Coy 1798 MD

WACHT, WAITE, WECHT, WEIGHT posted by Vicki Waite Trostle on Monday, August 7, 2000

Looking for information on the fallowing family members they were all born in Berks Co., Penna: John Casper Wacht,Wecht 1754 marr. Eva Puhl Elisabeth Margaret Wacht,Wecht 1757 Johannes Wacht,Wecht 1759 marr. Dorthea Fry Elisabeth Barbara Wacht 1760 John George Wacht 1763 Eva Barbara Wacht 1765 marr. Andreas Whitaker If you have information please contact me at VEWAITE@AOL.COM.

MOYER posted by Shirley on Monday, August 7, 2000

Moyer buried in Ziegels Church Cemetery in Berks County or Lehigh County (I'm not sure where the borderline is): Noah N. Moyer b.11/25/1886 & d.2/8/1940 his wife Lizzie M. (I think the M stands for Mantana) (Fox) Moyer b.4/2/1885 & d.5/30/1948 their son Noah Marvin James Henry Moyer b.2/19/1924 & d.5/6/1992 their daughter Alice Minerva (Moyer) Bower (no headstone-buried on top of her mother) b.10/8/1908 & d.9/4/1986 There are also some other related Moyers buried there but I don't have all of them at this time. I'm also looking for info on Noah's and Lizzie's parents.

BENFIELD posted by Marsha Mascarenas on Tuesday, August 8, 2000

Am looking for information on Johannas Benfield Sr son of Thomas Benfield and Mary Ann Hill b in Oley Twp md Catherine ? 3 children born in Berks Co John Jr 1775 Oley Twp Elizabeth 7-7-1777 George b ? 1779 Any information on any of these would really be appreciated

BENFIELD, TANDT, TAUDT, ULRICH, ULRICK, UPDEGROVE posted by Marsha Mascarenas on Tuesday, August 8, 2000

Am needing information on Catherine Benfield b 1746 d after 1755 md Adam Ulrick/Ulrich had dtr Elizabeth b 175? d 1818 Castle Shannon Allegheny Co md Peter Krakau b Berlin Germany md 1785 Info also on Anna Elizabeth Benfield Updegrove b 1748 d 1804 in Exeter twp md John Wm Updegrove or Susanna Benfield b 1750 md John Tandt/Taudt 12-12-1774 John possibly son of Michael Tandt/Taudt ? from New Goshenhoppen Anyone with any information on any of these I would greatly appreciate it

BENFIELD, HERB, HILL, SCHMIDT, TEEM posted by Marsha Mascarenas on Tuesday, August 8, 2000

Am needing information on Samuel Benfield b 1-12-1742 in E Oley Twp Berks Co Pa d 12-7-1831 in Albany Twp Berks Co Married Anna Marie Schmidt b 6-24-1740 d 4-4-1831 Had dtr Mary b 1744 d after 1790 in Earl Twp md John Herb 1740-1790 Any info on any of these will really be appreciated

BENFIELD, HILL posted by Marsha Mascarenas on Tuesday, August 8, 2000

Am needing information on Thomas Benfield....not sure of spelling of last name at that time but this became spelling of name after migrating to NC.... Thomas d 6-4-1770 in Oley twp Berks Co Married Mary Hill abt 1733 in Berks Co They had six children Need info on Thomas, MAry and any of their 6 children Thanks

BENFIELD, BIEBER, HERB, HILL, ROSE, SCHMIDT, TANDT, TAUDT, TEEM, UPDEGROVE posted by Marsha Mascarenas on Tuesday, August 8, 2000

Am looking for any information on any of these .... John Herb 1740-1790 d Earl Twp md Mary Benfield b1744 d after 1790 in Earl Twp dtr of Samuel Benfield b 1-12-1742 E Oley Twp to Thomas Benfield

LEIBENGUTH, MIGLIN posted by Mary Savacool on Wednesday, August 9, 2000

I am looking for any information on an Anna Leibenguth [Miglin] or a female child that she had in March of 1923. She lived on Rose Street in Reading, Berks County, at least, from 1931 to 1939. Probably longer.

DEWEES, DEWEESE posted by C.E. on Wednesday, August 9, 2000

Searching for any information about Paul Deweese/Dewees. Will could be dated middle to late 1700's to 1800 in Berks County.

BOONE, LEE posted by Sarah Cox on Thursday, August 10, 2000

My Quaker ancestors, the Lees and the Boones lived in Berks County, Pa. I have recently learned that these Quakers (and others)were very involved in the underground railroad. Does anyone have information about this?

IMBODY, KOLB, KOLP posted by Denise Dorwart on Thursday, August 10, 2000

Searching for the parents of Hannah (Johannah?) Imbody, born in Berks County December 20, 1820. Hannah Imbody married John Kolb/Kolp in 1842.

BERGER, MASSER posted by Donn Mosser on Thursday, August 10, 2000

Mathias Masser married Barbara Berger in Berks Co. in 1762. Would like to know anything about her and her parents. Where they came from and when they came over to the U.S. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks.

GUNDRUM, RITTER posted by Beverley Straub on Friday, August 11, 2000

I am researching Georg Philip Gundrum (1725-c1783), wife Elizabeth of Berks Co.; son Frederick Gundrum (1742-1799), wife Anna Schnaeble; grandson John Gundrum (1776-1848), wife Catharine Schreckengast (1783-1843); ggranddaughter Mary Ann Gundrum (1818-1899), husband Lewis Ritter (1814-1869) of Lycoming Co. Penn.

CHRIST, FREY, HERTZ, KOHLER, MARTIN, MOHR, MOORE, MOYER, MULLER, NEUKIRCH, SLOUCH posted by Diana Quinones on Friday, August 11, 2000

There may be more than one Conrad! My Conrad MOHR came to US age 22 on ship 'Lydia' in 1741. He settled first in Montgomery Co and is on the Colebrookdate Tax List for 1752. He married Margaretha KOHLER in 1747 at New Hanover Church. Three children born to them were baptised there: Johannes(John) born 5/14/1748 bapt 6/19/1748 Conrad born 1/29/1752 bapt 2/16/1752 Elizabeth born 4/22/1758 bapt 6/25/1758 Johann Jacob 1754 bapt at Falckner Swamp Lutheran in New HAnover, Montgomery Co. A Jacob MOHR married Rosina MULLER at Schwartzwald Church in Exeter on 12/26/1791. Another Jacob MOHR married Elizabeth FREY 4/5/1795 at New Hanover Church. I don't know if this is the same Jacob. Another son, George MOHR, my gr4grandfather, was born 3/8/1756 and baptized at St Josephs Hill Church in Pike Twp. A George MOHR married Anna Maria NEUKIRCH on 9/23/1789 at Schwartzwald Church. George MOHR had 8 children: Catharina, Samuel, Elias N., twins Isaac and Joseph, Suzanna, George N and Maria MOHR. His son, George N., married a Susanna CHRIST who died in 1829. He remarried a Phoebe MOYER and moved to Lycoming county. Conrad MOHR's will of 1807 lists his 6 sons and two daughters: John, Henry, Jacob, George, Conrad and Christian; Elizabeth (wife of Bernhard Windle) and Mary ELizabeth(dec'd) married Jesse Richards. A Henry MOHR born 2/1748 died 4/4/1822 is buried in St John's Hill Church Cemetery with his wife Anna Maria 2/22/1763-3/28/1835. I have not seen a Josiah as a son of my George MOHR. I did receive a copy of court petition paper listing a George MOORE, Robeson, who died in 4/3/1861, leaving a widow, Elizabeth, and adult children Josiah, Sarah (m MARTIN), Daniel, George, Nicholas, Jeremiah, Susanna (m SLOUCH) and Levi, a minor. A son John MOORE had died and his children were listed as grandchildren of George. I do not know if these are of the same MOHR family. Schwartzwald Church baptisms show that two of Conrad's sons also had a son named George: George Mohr, son of Johannes MOHR, was born 5/23/1799 and baptized 7/11/1799 sp Christina and David HERTZ. George MOHR son of Henrich MOHR was born 10/22/1789 and baptized 11/8/1791, no sponsor shown. Could these be your George who died 1861? Do you know the birthdate of your George MOORE? If I can sort all these MOHR/MOORE's out I will let you know. Please keep in touch.

FAIR, FEHR, FOEHR, VOEHR posted by Don Fair on Friday, August 11, 2000

I am looking for information about Simon Voehr, married to Margaretha with two sons: Carl born 6-24-1748 and Johann Michael born 7-22-1750. They came from Freudenstadt Wuerttemberg Germany about 1752. I believe they settled in Lancaster or York or Berks county sometime between 1745 and 1765. If you have any information about this family I would be willing to exchange information.

KEGERISE, KRING, MOORE, SEIFRIT posted by Harriett Worrell on Friday, August 11, 2000

I am also looking for this Conrad Moore.As of now my line is george, josiah,john,george.I need info on the early moores.I have some from Doug.Thanks Harriett

SHAEFFER posted by Shirley Hite on Saturday, August 12, 2000

Am wondering if you have any information about a John Shaeffer who was recruited into the Civil War from Tulpehocken Twsp., Berks Co & died at the Battle of Gettysburg. I have much information on the decendants, but have not been able to connect with the previous generation. The name is spelled Schaeffer by the decendants, but the military records I have found spell it Sheaffer. He was married to Elizabeth Henne. They had three sons: Milton who died young, Ezra, Amelia, & John Robert who was my GGRandfather. I would appreciate any information. Shirley

MOHR posted by Diana Quinones on Saturday, August 12, 2000

Doug Can you post that will to the PABerks Will's board. You can get to it Genconnect.rootsweb.com. I already posted Conrad Sr; Elias N MOHR and Raymond MOHR and OBIT for Charlotte K MOHR SAVAGE (my gr grandmother) on the PABerks OBIT board. Do you know of a Catharina MOHR who married Christian ERGRUT(sp)? They came from Germany in 1700's. I think she was sister of Conrad but don't have any proof. She was born in mid 1710's.

FINK posted by Linda Fink Lynch on Saturday, August 12, 2000

I believe John Michael Fink and Sarah Pickens migrated from Berks County, PA, into Sullivan County, Tennessee, possibly by way of Virginia. He was born in the 1780's; she was born 1793. Our search has run cold -- Fink may have been mispelled? or shortened from something like Finkelheimer or Finkstein or .... ? Can anyone offer any help?.

DUBBS, STEMPL, ZEH posted by Hal McCawley on Saturday, August 12, 2000

Researching these families that were in the 1740s era of Tulpehochen Cr, Berks Co, PA

BAIN, BANE, BEAN, RICHARD posted by Ron Mcavoy on Saturday, August 12, 2000

Looking for information on the family of DANIEL BANE,BAIN, BEAN d. ca. 1784 and son DANIEL JR. of Robeson Twp., Berks Co. Son married SARA RICHARD in Robeson Twp.,Berks Co. on 27 May 1782.

KEGERISE, KRING, MOORE, SEIFRIT posted by Harriett Worrell on Saturday, August 12, 2000

I have a picture of George moore stone,I can't hardly read it but it looks like death date as 1861 and I can't make out his birth date but it looks like he might have been about 61 years old.Doug sent me some copies of the wills and I have the book and page number on the conrad's which I am going to send for.Harriett.

BLACKWELL, DUCHMAN, MOHR, MOORE, YEICH, ZIEMER posted by Douglas Good on Saturday, August 12, 2000

The George MOORE born 1799 died 1861 his 1st wife was Susanna ZIEMER 2nd wife was Elizabeth [???]SCHLOUGH George was a son of John & Elizabeth [BLACKWELL} MOORE so far I found 2 Conrads [father & son] the 2nd Conrad's will list the same names as brothers and sisters

KNAPPENBERGER, MOYER, RABENOLD posted by Margaret Helminska on Sunday, August 13, 2000

My great-grandfather Peter H. Moyer (1865 - c. 1935) was born in Lehigh County but lived his adult life in Berks County (Mertztown and Topton, then Reading). His parents William Moyer and Sarah Ann Rabenold lived in Lehigh County and are buried at Ziegels Church (which is in Lehigh County).

KEGERISE, KRING, MOORE, SEIFRIT posted by Harriett Worrell on Sunday, August 13, 2000

I just found out what my gggrandfathers name was.It is JOHN KRING M.to HANNAH(WOLF)KRING.All I know is their names,no dates or places.Would appreciate any help. HArriett

HAAS, HAASE, HAS, HAUS, HAWS, PARKER posted by Lowell Haws on Sunday, August 13, 2000

Am trying to locate any information about the parents of my great grandfather, Marks Haws who was born in Lobachsville, Berks Co. (1838) and died in Reamstown, Lancaster Co. (1915). His parents names were Peter and Susan; he might have had as many as 11 brothers and sisters--two of the brothers' names were James and Morris. Marks married Ester (aka Hettie) Parker in 1868; Reverend A. Leopold, Kutztown, performed the marriage ceremony.The spelling of the surname was probably originally either Haas, Haus, Has or Haase.

MOYER, NOLL posted by John Moyer on Sunday, August 13, 2000

Sallie (Moyer) 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 )),

NOLL posted by Richard Bodner on Sunday, August 13, 2000

I am researching the Noll family of Berks County, Pa. Any informatio on the Noll`s would be helpful. Given names are Jacob S. ,Jacob D. Time span the middle and late 1800`s. Thank You, Richard Bodner

posted by Margie Christian on Sunday, August 13, 2000

Does your family research show an Emmaline Marie Waisner marrying a Leopold Liike? If so Leopold was my great-grandfather and Emmaline gave birth to Charles Liike Sr-my grandfather. Please let me know.

BROWN, TRACE posted by Bill King (kingw@coastal.edu) on Monday, August 14, 2000

Peter Brown and his brothers left Berks Co for Crawford Co in 1802 and left a large no. of descendants there. They are mentioned prominently in several histories of Crawford Co. The LDS Church also has a microfilm of Watson Run Cemetery Records which is a gold mine. Peter and Catherine Trace Brown's children were: 1) Daniel, m. Eliza. Flaugh; 2) Betsy; 3) Mary; 4) Catherine; 5) Susan, m. Ross Masters; 6) Reuben, m. Lydia Trace; 7) Gideon, m. Maria Deichman; 8) John, m. Catherine Flickenger; 9) Jacob; 10) Gabriel, m. Elizabeth (?). Gabriel and Eliza. Brown's children were 1) Adeline, b. 1845; 2) Alonzo, b. 1846, d. 1848; 3) Emeline, b. 1849; 4) Barlow, b. 1852, d. 1926, m. Mary Matilda Trace (they are my great grandparents). I have more info, which I'd be happy to share. I'm esp. interested in your info on the Browns of Berks Co. and Germany.

BROWN, TRACE posted by Bill King (kingw@coastal.edu) on Monday, August 14, 2000

Peter Brown and his brothers left Berks Co for Crawford Co in 1802 and left a large no. of descendants there. They are mentioned prominently in several histories of Crawford Co. The LDS Church also has a microfilm of Watson Run Cemetery Records which is a gold mine. Peter and Catherine Trace Brown's children were: 1) Daniel, m. Eliza. Flaugh; 2) Betsy; 3) Mary; 4) Catherine; 5) Susan, m. Ross Masters; 6) Reuben, m. Lydia Trace; 7) Gideon, m. Maria Deichman; 8) John, m. Catherine Flickenger; 9) Jacob; 10) Gabriel, m. Elizabeth (?). Gabriel and Eliza. Brown's children were 1) Adeline, b. 1845; 2) Alonzo, b. 1846, d. 1848; 3) Emeline, b. 1849; 4) Barlow, b. 1852, d. 1926, m. Mary Matilda Trace (they are my great grandparents). I have more info, which I'd be happy to share. I'm esp. interested in your info on the Browns of Berks Co. and Germany. E-mail me.

BOYER, HEFFLEY, HILL, KRAMER, MOORE, RICHARDS, SMITH posted by Alice Mesaros on Monday, August 14, 2000

Can't help with the Roberson Cem in Berks County. However, we have Richards & Moores in our family line. FRANCIS SMITH b. 1825 married ELIZABETH MOORE b. 1825 or 1826. Their daughter CLARA SMITH b. 1857 married CYRUS RICHARDS b. 1844. These families lived in Reading, Pa., Berks County. Do our family line cross? We have had very little luck in moving beyong these two marriages. Are you able to help?.

BADER, LURDING, MESCHENDORF, SCHECHTMAN, STOCKHOFF posted by Cecie Harris Ballinger on Monday, August 14, 2000

Looking for anything on these families. Christine Schechtman Meschendorf emigrated from Hannover, Germany in 1873 with her 4 sons: Henry, John Herman, Diedrich & Herman. They ended up in Louisville, Kentucky. Any information on these would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

ARBUCKLE, BARTON, BOOTHE, BYERS, HARPER, MARTIN, MCMILLAN, MOOR, NORFOLK, ORR, REED, ROLSTON, SICKMAN, SIGMAN, TORRENCE, WILSON posted by Barb Bonomini on Tuesday, August 15, 2000

I am researching the family of Joseph Arbuckle b. about 1755 d. Miffln, Allegheny Co.,PA and Sarah b.about 1765 d.1834 Guernsey Co.,OH (maiden name unknown possible 2nd wife)Some of their children went to OH with Sarah after 1820, son Alexander had children in PA, he and some of sibs went on to WV and some went west. Do know his son John remained n Jefferson Twp.,Allegheny Co. Would like to know wherabouts of others. Daughter Rebecca and husband Lt. John McMillan buried in PA. I need to locate maiden name of Sarah of if there was another wife, and sibs and parents of Joseph Please copy address as you see it. Thanks

GRAUL, HAAS posted by Dixie Haas on Wednesday, August 16, 2000

I'm seeking information regarding the parents and siblings of John K. HAAS, b. 1858 in Mohnsville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. John married Emma E. GRAUL. Known children are: Howard, Daniel, Homer and John. I'm glad to exchange information with others researching this family..

FOX, HASSON, JACOBS, LEECH, MCCAIG posted by Pat Graham on Wednesday, August 16, 2000

I am looking for any information on one JOHN FOX, b. about 1792, who lived in BERKS COUNTY up until about 1830 when he relocated to CENTRE COUNTY. He had one known daughter, HANNAH FOX, who married GEORGE ARMSTRONG JACOBS in centre county in 1845. He may have had a brother, JACOB FOX, who was married to NANCY ????. I have no other information on the family of JOHN FOX nor do I know who his wife was. As JOHN is my gggrandfather, I would like more information.

SCHUMAKER, SHOEMAKER posted by Margie Jarvis on Thursday, August 17, 2000

I am searching for any information on FREDOLIN (FRED) SCHUMAKER/SHOEMAKER B.1812 IN EITHER GERMANY OR PA. I am told that this family was in Pa. before going to OH.Fred m. Mary Doan @1839 in OH. we think she was born in OH. and they were in Ohio in 1840 with the birth of their first son John.I am also told that they spelled the name Schumaker before changing it to Shoemaker. I think his fathers name may be John as there is a John buried near him and his death cert. says he was b. in PA. and fathers name was John. and Fred and Mary named their first son John.

BICKLE, BOONE, HANSCH, KEPPEL posted by Janis Smith on Thursday, August 17, 2000

Seeking ANY info on the KEPPEL family of Berks Co .Attempting to find lineage of my ggrandmother Catherina (Marie?) Keppel.Records at Trinity Church indicate connection with Bickle,Hansch (Houk?)families. Catherina married Thomas Boone early 1800's.Any info would be most welcome!!

RICKARD posted by Jack Stewart on Thursday, August 17, 2000

Looking for Adam Rickard, b. 1760 Northampton, Berks County, served Rev War as a substitute for a Peter Dies. Please e-mail me.

TOBIAS posted by Connie on Thursday, August 17, 2000

I am looking for the parents of Jonathan TOBIAS, born 1830 and died 1855 in Swatara Twp., Jonestown, Lebanon Co., Pa. My search has brought me to Berks Co., since I believe that he and his parents are from there; possibily Bern Twp. Berks Co. Many Tobias' are from this area. He may be descendant of Hans Jost Tobe and his sons. Jonathan was a blacksmith and married to Elizabeth Bellaman and settled in Jonestown, Pa. Maybe some Berks Co. church records would mention his birth and christening?

HULTZHEVER, OLTZHOEFER, ULSHAFER, ULSHAVER, ULSHEVER posted by Sandra J Rittenhouse on Friday, August 18, 2000

Looking for any info on Ulshafers and various spellings in Berks Co. Area. Oldest names are Frederick, Martin, Solomon, Jacob. Would appreciate help in finding my ancestors, Thanks, Sandy

BAER, BLACK, GIBSON, WILHEM posted by Karen on Friday, August 18, 2000

Looking for Lydia GIBSON BAER (born 1895) married in 1921 to Paul Baer (born 1893) both living in Reading at that time. She worked for her sister, Mary GIBSON (never married, who was head housemaid for a Professor WILHELM (never married). He was started the WILHELM Paint CO which is now Glidden Paint. His sister was Libby BLACK who started LIBBY LIBBY LIBBY canned foods. Perhaps they lived in Wyomissing or Flying Hills? Where are they buried?

HUMMEL posted by Sharinda Coltrin on Saturday, August 19, 2000

I am related to a Peter Hummel b. 18 Mar 1821. His family lived in Berks Co. I do not have a Valantin Hummel.. but they might be related to this Peter somehow... Perhaps his children?

HUMMEL posted by Sharinda Coltrin on Saturday, August 19, 2000

I have records from a book on Hummel Genealogy which lists a graveyard in Hummelstown, Berks, Pennsylvania...It is records of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. It list several Hummel's including a Frederick b. 14 Apr 1726 and died 24 jun 1779.