Shelly, I noticed your reference to the Gipe name, because I may have a tenuous connection to a Gipe family in Franklin County, PA. Do you have an Abraham Gipe, b 1843 in Franklin Co, who married Emma Gabler, 1852-1933? My interest is marginal, but I would be interested in talking to someone who knows about this couple. Sherry Petry In a message dated 11/26/2013 1:25:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Cltiv8tr@aol.com writes: .... My ancestors lived in Franklin County, PA - Known names are Barncord and Gipe, which so far hasn't led to anything definitive as far as Brethren or Mennonite connections. Shelly