This information was submitted by Marian A. Snyder.
This information on births was taken from the pages of Albert Shirk's family bible (Albert Shirk was the grandfather of Marian Snyder). The list contains the children of Henry Shirk (28 Jun 1830 - 1 Aug 1887) and his wife, Elizabeth (Roth) Shirk (12 Apr 1829 - 10 Dec 1905) . Entry No. 6, Samuel Henry Shirk, is the great-grandfather of Marian Snyder.
1. Emma Margaret a daughter of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 11 day of August 1850 and was
baptized by Rev. J.M. Dietzler. Her sponsor was Magdalena wife of John Reahm.
2. John George a son of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 18 day of Jan 1852 and was baptized by
Rev. J.M. Dietzler. His sponsors were ____Davis and wife Elizabeth.
3. Morris Franklin son of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 10 day of Aug 1853 and was baptized by
Rev. J.M. Dietzler. His sponsor was Ermina wife of Peter Behney.
4. William Henry a son of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 28 day of Sept 1854 and was baptized by
Rev. J.M. Dietzler. His sponsors were Mikel Frience and wife Catharine.
5. Sarah Susan a daughter of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 23 day of September 1856 and was
baptized by Rev. Eggers. Her sponsors were her parents.
6. Samuel Henry a son of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 15 day of Oct 1858 and was baptized by
Rev. Eggers. His sponsors were his parents.
7. Milton a son of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 24 day of Oct 1860 and was baptized by .
Rev. B.W. Schmauck. His sponsors were his parents.
8. Joseph McClellen a son of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 28 day of May 1862 and was baptized by
Rev. B.W. Schmauck. His sponsors were his parents.
9. Mary Ann Elizabeth a daughter of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 28 day of Feb 1864 and was
baptized by Rev. B.W. Schmauck. Her sponsors were her parents.
10. Albert H. a son of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 29 day of Dec 1865 and was baptized by
Rev. B.W. Schmauck. His sponsors were his parents.
11. Anna a daughter of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 15 day of July 1867 and was baptized by
Rev. B.W. Schmauck. Sponsors were her parents.
12. Fannie a daughter of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 6 day of March 1869 and was baptized by
Rev. B.W. Schmauck. Her sponsors were her parents.
13. Howard a son of Henry Shirk and wife Elizabeth was born the 24 day of Oct 1871and was baptized by Rev.
B.W. Schmauck. Sponsors were his parents.