This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BOND,BOST,CHADWICK,CHOATE,COFFELT,JAMES,KEEL/KEELE,MORELAND,LANGFORD/LANKFORD,SEITZ/SITZ/SIDES,VAUGHN,WILSON. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Th.2ADI/2213 Message Board Post: Looking for long lost Cuz's. Need info on the surname Dove who may have connection to a Charlie,and Mary Bond Walker,and a Ruth Walker who married a Robert?Dove. Thanks very much, Roy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BEDTHIJA SMITH HURST HUTSON YORK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Th.2ADI/2212 Message Board Post: BEDTHIJA BEDTHIJA BEDTHIJA BEDTHIJA BEDTHIJA BEDTHIJA I am posting my info through out different states and counties in hopes that this name has surfaced elsewhere. If anyone out there has any knowledge of this name I would love to hear about it and suggestions are welcome. I am looking for any info on my GGgrandfather whose, I believe due to the info that I have found and has been sent to me, last name is BEDTHIJA. His son, my Ggrandfather Charles Bedthija Smith, was born in Indiana and died in Illinois and Charles’ daughter-Zetta Ann SMITH YORK, my grandmother, was born in Illinois and died in Illinois. I believe his last name is BEDTHIJA and that he came from Germany and possibly returned to Germany. I am listing all info, and a couple of stories, that I have on his child/children. I have nothing on him. It seems that my Ggrandfather-Charles was kept at a distance with his grandchildren, my mother and aunt does not remember much about him and they were not allowed to visit him even though he lived within visiting range. My mother and aunt said that there mother-Zetta was never told anything about her grandparents-Charles’ parents. So what’s the Hush-Hush all about? 1st Story: My sister remembers our grandmother, Zetta Ann SMITH YORK, telling her about a grandfather, she does not remember if she specified which grandfather, that came from Germany married a “Native American” (this part I question but she swears that is how she remembers the story) had child/children wife died and the grandfather not being able to speak much English returned to Germany. Marriage Record in Vermillion Co., Indiana: Book 7 page 119 list groom-BERTHIJA, Chalres (exact spelling probably a typo) bride-HURST, Minnie A. date-April 5, 1896. (If this is correct they probably lied on the 1900 census about being married 8 years) Book 7 page 49 list groom-STURM, Harry (probably Minnie’s first husband and probably Ross’s, (Ross from 1900 census) father) bride-HURST, Minnie A. date-none listed. 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Edgar Co., IL: Line 24/BEDTHIJA, Charles/Head/W M/b. Oct. 1873/age 26/married 8yrs/birth pl. Indiana/father’s birth pl. Germany/mother’s birth pl. Ohio. Line 25/BEDTHIJA, Minnie/Wife/W F/b. Mar. 1875/age 25/married 8yrs/birth pl. Illinois/father’s birth pl. Illinois/mother’s birth pl. Illinois. Line 26/BEDTHIJA, Ross/Son/W M/b. Feb. 1893/age 7/birth pl. Illinois/father’s birth pl. Indiana/mother’s birth pl. Illinois. Line 27/BEDTHIJA, Jack/Son/W M/b. Feb. 1897/age 3/birth pl. Illinois/father’s birth pl. Indiana/mother’s birth pl. Illinois. Line 28/BEDTHIJA, Zeta/Daughter/W F/b. Jan. 1899/age 1/birth pl. Illinois/father’s birth pl. Indiana/mother’s birth pl. Illinois. Changes name to SMITH after 1900 census. (or was using his middle name as last name in 1900 census) 2nd Story: My aunt remembered her mother, Zetta Ann SMITH YORK, my grandmother, telling her that when she was a little girl one day the mailman was questioning her parents about the name/names on the mail and when her parents explained to the mailman he said “Just change your name.” Divorced after 1900 Census. (I am assuming that he is divorced before he signed the WWI Draft even though it doesn’t ask for marital statues he states his closest living is his daughter not spouse.) WWI Draft Registration Card: Signed-Charles Bedthija Smith on Sept. 12, 1918 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Residence-Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana. Birth Date-Oct. 10, 1873, Closest living relative-Zetta York in Edgar Co., Illinois. The only other BEDTHIJA that I have found: WWI Draft Registration Card: Allen Co., Indiana is Henry J BEDTHIJA, born Feb. 3 1895 in Scotland, Illinois (Edgar Co.) Single with no next of kin and states that he has no one solely dependent on him. Death Certificate: Name-Charles Bedthija Smith Place of Death-Paris Hospital, Edgar Co. Illinois Date of Death-May 9, 1944 Birth Date-Oct. 12, 1870(this date is different from the 1900 Census and the WWI Draft, not sure which is correct) Father & Mother-unknown Informant-Jack Smith Place of Burial-Mt. Carmel, Brouiletts Creek Twp., Edgar Co. Illinois Thank you for taking the time to read my query and an enormous THANK YOU to everyone at Rootsweb for helping me find the info that I have. Thanks, Lori

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Th.2ADI/2211 Message Board Post: This is the best I can get of my grandfather James A. Smith born 1856 and died 1926. Does anyone know this man from the photo. The original size was abou the size of a pincil eraser. If you do please contact tcrail@insightbb.com thank T. Crail

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Frick Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Th.2ADI/2102.1.1 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on two of my relatives: George Frick who is buried at Waterloo Cemetary and, according to inscription died 2/5/1876. He was born 8/27/1806. Henry Frick who is buried at Waterloo Cemetary also. His dob is 11/23/1815 and he died 7/4/1899. Any info you can provide would be a huge help. Thank you, Carolynn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Th.2ADI/2102.1 Message Board Post: Send names and dates and I'll look in my book on the infirmary, I do have a few obits.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dancer, Thompson, Rhodenbaugh, Leiter, Wood, McNabb, Abel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Th.2ADI/2207 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on my 3rd great grandmother, Sarah Dancer Thompson, and her children. Sarah married John Thompson. Their daughter Elizabeth was born in about 1834 in Ohio and married Peter Rhodenbaugh. Peter and Elizabeth ended up in Noble County, Indiana. Does anyone have any information on who Sarah Dancer Thompson's parents were, or what her other children's names were? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! Yours in Christ, Debbie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Th.2ADI/2201.1.1 Message Board Post: This all fits perfectly. Thank you so much. Cheryl

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Th.2ADI/2201.1 Message Board Post: I'm not related. Does this fit? From the 1880 census - Name: George W. Anstett Home in 1880: Fairfield, De Kalb, Indiana Age: 46 Occupation: Farmer Estimated Birth Year: abt 1834 BirthPlace: Pennsylvania Relation to head-of-household: Self Spouses's Name: Mary J. Father's birthplace: FRA Mother's birthplace: GER Mary J. - 35, b. NY Emma J. - 15, b. Ind. William - 14, b. Ind. Franklin E. - 12, b. Ind. Dellia M. - 10, b. Ind. Minnie A. - 8, b. Ind. George A. - 6, b. Ind. Edward D. - 5, b. Ind. From the 1900 census - Name: Mary J. Anstett Home in 1900: Salem, Steuben, Indiana Age: 54 Birth Year: Dec. 1846 BirthPlace: New York Relationship to head-of-house: Head Esther - 18, b. Dec. 1881, Ind., daughter From the 1870 census - This is Charles and the name is written this way most likely because that's what the census taker heard. Name: Charles Ansted Occupation: Tailor Estimated Birth Year: abt 1827 Age in 1870: 43 BirthPlace: France Home in 1870: Salem, Steuben, Indiana Sarah - 33, b. Oh Samuel - 9, b. Ind. George - 7, b. Ind. Emma - 6, b. Ind. From the 1870 census - Name: Susanna Ansted Estimated Birth Year: abt 1801 Age in 1870: 69 BirthPlace: France Home in 1870: Salem, Steuben, Indiana George - 70, b. France, retired farmer No children or grand-children at home From the 1860 census - This is George before he was married. Name: George Ausldtse (NOTE SPELLING) Age in 1860: 25 Occupation: Farm laborer Birth Year: abt 1835 BirthPlace: Pennsylvania Home in 1860: Salem, Steuben, Indiana Use this for the 1880 census - 1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (Free, indexed and searchable) Click on the SEARCH tab at top of page Look for US Census on the left side of screen http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp

I have a Daniel Simon Pifer (8-19-1835 to 5-28-1914) who married Susanne Keller (4/11/1848 to 10/23/1922) on 4-16-1865. The children I have listed are Florinda (named after Susanne's sister), Curtis, Joseph A., Charles H., William F., and Ellis C. Is this the family you are researching? Jackie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PIFER, KELLER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Th.2ADI/170.254.1 Message Board Post: Is this family related to Daniel S. Pifer who married Susanna Keller in 1865 in Dekalb Co?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pifer, Helm, KELLER, SHREFFLER, Long Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Th.2ADI/170.253.1 Message Board Post: William Pifer married Mary Helm Children of William Pifer and Mary Helm are: Leah, Mary Ann, Adam, Caroline, Joseph, Hannah, John, and Levi Levi PIFER son of William Pifer and Mary Helm was born ABT. 23 JAN 1833 and Susanne KELLER. She was born ABT. 25 JUN 1881, and died WFT Est. 1908-1975. Children of Levi PIFER and Susanne KELLER are: Jane, William, Joseph,Clara E., Florence, Fred, Mary Ann, Evelyn & Lottie Miles SHREFFLER , born ABT. 30 AUG 1876, and died ABT. 20 JAN 1945. He married Lottie PIFER ABT. 8 JUN 1902, daughter of Levi PIFER and Susanne KELLER. She was born ABT. 25 JUN 1881, and died WFT Est. 1908-1975. Children of Miles SHREFFLER and Lottie PIFER are: Viola Shreffler 1905, Lester Floyd 1903, Elizabeth Ann 1910, Luretta M 1917, William R 1923, Ordella & Mary R 1914 Alden Owen Long married Mary R Shreffler Children of Alden Owen Long and Mary R Shreffler are: Alden Owen Long Jr & Barbara Jean Long (me)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Th.2ADI/170.219.2 Message Board Post: William Pifer married Mary Helm Children of William Pifer and Mary Helm are: Leah, Mary Ann, Adam, Caroline, Joseph, Hannah, John, and Levi Levi PIFER son of William Pifer and Mary Helm was born ABT. 23 JAN 1833 and Susanne KELLER. She was born ABT. 25 JUN 1881, and died WFT Est. 1908-1975. Children of Levi PIFER and Susanne KELLER are: Jane, William, Joseph,Clara E., Florence, Fred, Mary Ann, Evelyn & Lottie Miles SHREFFLER , born ABT. 30 AUG 1876, and died ABT. 20 JAN 1945. He married Lottie PIFER ABT. 8 JUN 1902, daughter of Levi PIFER and Susanne KELLER. She was born ABT. 25 JUN 1881, and died WFT Est. 1908-1975. Children of Miles SHREFFLER and Lottie PIFER are: Viola Shreffler 1905, Lester Floyd 1903, Elizabeth Ann 1910, Luretta M 1917, William R 1923, Ordella & Mary R 1914 Alden Owen Long married Mary R Shreffler Children of Alden Owen Long and Mary R Shreffler are: Alden Owen Long Jr & Barbara Jean Long (me)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pifer, Helm, Keller, Shreffler, Long Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Th.2ADI/170.254 Message Board Post: Looking for info on the following: William Pifer (born PA) married Mary Helm(born PA) Children of William Pifer and Mary Helm are (Indiana, PA & Ohio) : Leah, Mary Ann, Adam, Caroline, Joseph, Hannah, John, and Levi Levi PIFER son of William Pifer and Mary Helm was born ABT. 23 JAN 1833 and Susanne KELLER. She was born ABT. 25 JUN 1881, and died WFT Est. 1908-1975. (Indiana, Ohio & PA) Children of Levi PIFER and Susanne KELLER are: Jane, William, Joseph,Clara E., Florence, Fred, Mary Ann, Evelyn & Lottie Miles SHREFFLER , born ABT. 30 AUG 1876, and died ABT. 20 JAN 1945. He married Lottie PIFER ABT. 8 JUN 1902, daughter of Levi PIFER and Susanne KELLER. She was born ABT. 25 JUN 1881, and died WFT Est. 1908-1975. Children of Miles SHREFFLER and Lottie PIFER are: (Indiana, Ohio & PA) Viola M 1905, Lester Floyd 1903, Elizabeth Ann 1910, Luretta M 1917, William R 1923, Ordella & Mary R 1914 Alden Owen Long married Mary R Shreffler - Children of Alden Owen Long and Mary R Shreffler are: Alden Owen Long Jr & Barbara Jean Long (me)

I may be interested in this project,given that I descend from a Pennsylvania line surnamed "COBLER",although the name has shown up in variant spellings similar to your "KEPLER". Please advise me as to how to actively participate. Thank You,Ron BUBB,Toledo,Ohio

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kepler, Livengood, McCoy, Newland, Penwell, Haines, Jett, Robbins, Baker, Hardy, Crites, Potts, Morris, Murphy, Ford, Mast, Estle, Rutter, Killworth, Jackson, Beatty Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Th.2ADI/2202 Message Board Post: DNA male participants Y-chromosome testing project. I am very excited about this project and hope other KEPLERS will join our DNA Project. It is my belief that the KEPLERs in the USA are from one common ancestor. The sooner we get started the sooner we could have results that could possibly break down walls for all of us with our KEPLER ancestors or at least give us a clue of where to go next. The surname Kepler has several spelling variations: Keplar, Keppler, Kepner, Capler and Kessler. The first Keplers were found in the first census in 1790 and men with the Kepler surname are found in the Pennsylvania Archives who served in the American Revolutionary War. These Keplers were located in the states of MD and PA and from there have spread out all over the United States. As stated above it is our theory that all Keplers in America have a common ancestor. This is what this DNA Project is about to help us prove this theory and to find out where our/your fingerprint origins began. At this time we are asking for other male KEPLER decendants to participate in this project that are not related to Jacob, Emery Hall, or Thomas Aaron Kepler to join our DNA Project so we can trace this family's line back in time About the Project: - A report on the participant's genetic DNA, which is very close (and sometimes identical) to the earliest known ancestor - A classification of the participant's "deep" ancestry, which gives insight into the prehistoric origins of your surname ancestors - A sense of camaraderie with all who participate in the Family Project, which is particularly strong for those who share a genetic ancestry - Stimulation to family research and sharing of information - A wider sense of identity and relationship, as we begin to realize how much we are a World Family. - A chance to compare your genetic ancestry with those of the Surname and the Variant Spellings - Locates the genetic matches that do not share your common surname The process is simple, a kit will be provided, you swab the inside of your mouth and send in the sample. Results will be from whichever marker kit your family would decide on. Our line began with the 25 marker test, but you can begin with the 12. The surname project pricing is: 12 marker Y-DNA* test $99 + $4 (USA) 12 to 25 Marker Upgrade $49 12 to 37 Marker Upgrade $99 12 to 59 Marker Upgrade $189 25 Marker Y-DNA* test $148 + $4 (USA) 25 to 37 Marker Upgrade $49 25 to 59 Marker Upgrade $148 37 Marker Y-DNA* test $189 + $4 (USA) 59 Marker Y-DNA* test $269 + $4 (USA) 37 to 59 Marker Upgrade $99 You might think of sharing the cost of doing this DNA Project by selecting one male KEPLER from your line to take the test and then each person researching that line dividing the cost of which ever kit you decide on by the number of people researching. This may be a way to get more people involved in the project. Anyone interested should contact me by email - Geo at giglet01@yahoo.com All surnames listed are surnames associated with our line of KEPLERs. It doesn't matter if you do not recognize any of the surnames in this line we could still be related through, brothers, uncles, and so on. There is only one way to find out if we are related and that is to join the KEPLER DNA Project to prove it. Georgeanna Hallemann, Administrator Kepler DNA Project URL to Family Tree DNA website: www.familytreedna.com/public/kepler

Cheryl, I have some of Wava White's work on the ROW family. Is your Anstett family in anyway connected to they ROW or ROWE line? Peg

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anstett, Strawser, Wilsey, Wilcox Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Th.2ADI/2201 Message Board Post: I am looking for family members of the George and Susanna(Stauffer) Anstett family. They came from France in 1833 with children Charles and Sarah. They had George William (my decendant), John, Susan, Elizabeth, Caroline, and Harriete in Pensylvania and then moved to Dekalb County Indiana. They were buried in County Line Cemetery in Steuben County In. Wava White was doing research on the family. Hope to Hear. Cheryl Kirkpatrick

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Th.2ADI/2200 Message Board Post: I am looking for the burial of Jacob and Mariah Flenar/Fleener both passed between 1870/1900 Thank you for your help Brett H.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Th.2ADI/10.22 Message Board Post: Hi Don I have a g-uncle Frank Hasse that married an Annette from Indiana, the family called her Nettie. They had two children Echo Hasse and Delmas Hasse, I not known much about annette before they where married. Eddy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Th.2ADI/2199 Message Board Post: Good Morning: I'am trying to find information on the MacIntyre car that was made in DeKalb Co in the early 1900's. I know the museum in Auburn has several of these cars. Would anyone out there know of any websites with information on the above, I've had no luck finding information. Thanks to all for any help or direction. Sandi McIntyre