Ben-I am sending this reply to the COBLE list as I know that you are a new member. Welcome to our group! The following records are from the books _York County Church Records of the 18th Century_ by Bates and Wright, Volumes 1-3 Volume 1 Page 225 Marriages St Matthew's Lutheran Church Hanover Twsp. York 13 May 1753 George Adam GABEL with Anna Margareth LOFFEL Volume 2 Page 130 Births/Baptisms Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, City of York Anna Margaret born 23 Feb 1738, baptized 26 May 1738; of John Christian LOFFEL and wife. John Peter born 2 Jan 1741, baptized 5 Apr 1741; of John Christian LOFFEL and wife John Christian (no dates) of John Christian LOFFEL and wife Volume 3 Page 197 Records of Rev. John Stoever Conewago Township Anna Margaretha LOEFFEL of Christian LOEFFEL, born 28 Feb 1738, baptized 22 May 1738. Baptismal sponsor is Catarina Baumann. John Peter of Christian LOEFFEL, born 2 Jan 1741, baptized 5 Apr 1741. Baptismal sponsor John Peter Schultz and wife Anna Catarina. End York County was formed in 1749 from Lancaster County so some of the birth and baptisms records overlap the two counties. Rev. John Stoever was a Lutheran preacher who in 1735 moved to the Conestoga settlement of Lancaster County and carried his ministry into what is now known as York County. As for the dog's name, I believe it was Max, but I will have to check my records. Jean Kobel and Coble list manager