The following was provided by my good friend Lani McAniff of the Philadelphia Rootsweb territory. "The Genealogical Society of PA (GSP) recently put online a surname index to their "manuscripts" and Bible records. The above surname (Emerick), in addition to the spelling of EMERICH, appears therein. Should you wish to inquire (free) by e-mail whether Elizabeth (wife of John LESHER) and/or her ancestors are mentioned in those records, the procedure for doing so is outlined on http://www.libertynet.org/gspa/SurnamesIndex.htm" Very best, Roy Lesher, LESHER list administrator. [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesher, Lamme Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TGw.2ACEB/272 Message Board Post: looking for Mary Lesher Lamme of Alexandersville Ohio married to William or Williem E. Lamme. if anyone can make a connection please let me know.

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/TGw.2ACEB/234.237.238.239.242.1 Message Board Post: I'am looking for information on the Cochennet and see you have a Frank Cochennet from Kansas, any info you can give me would greatly appreciated, I have loads of info on this family that settled in Wisconsin.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesher Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TGw.2ACEB/152.160.222 Message Board Post: If I may help, there's a mis-read or typo on your tree of the date of Johannas' crossing, it was 1734, 3's and 8's being what they are. After his father died in Wittgestein, Hesse, Germany, Johannas aged 15, his widowed mother, two brothers and a sister sailed from Rotterdam on the ship "Hope" (Daniel Reid, Master) landing in Philadelphia on September 23, 1734. He is shown on the passenger list as Joanis Lesher age 15 while his brother Sabastian is listed as Bostian age 11. His parents were Mennonites, Palatines. Spelling wasn't great in those days either. They were part of the Zinzendorf pilgrimage. Johannis married Maria Cathrine Loesch of Tulpehocken on 16 April 1759, after spending two years at the Wachovia settlement in North Carolina as part of his Moravian/Zinzendorf duties. It was very common in those times to share the first name with several son's so those middle names were used as the calling name. (So you see George Foremen has got nothing on us!!!) Johannas had two John sons. The first was John "Johann", the second being John "Georg" (born 6 April 1768). Georg had three John's. John, John "George"(born 20 October 1792), and John "Michael". George said enough, and had only one son John B.(born 12 August 1833). The John you speak of may have been Georg's first son. I hope so because the is a lead I've been looking for. Part of my research includes a hand drawn family tree done in a sort of hub and spoke fashion. Geoge's first son John does not show wife and children. This tree I have was given to me by my Great Uncle and was probably done circa yours. I'd be very interested in sharing notes with you and maybe we can sort out these Johns. Also I have long thought that Johannas' older brothers crossed before their father died and is the link to the famous Col. Lesher. Seems we are connected. Let's see.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesher Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TGw.2ACEB/191.226.233 Message Board Post: You are correct sir! The Treaty of Westphalia (1634) forced many to flee France due to religious intolerance. My Lesher family left the Alsaise-Lorraine region for Switzerland then later to Germany before leaving Rotterdam for Philadelphia in1734. They made the crossing as part of Count Zinzendorf's pilgrims. Hope this helps.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesher Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TGw.2ACEB/266.1.1.2.2 Message Board Post: Mary, you're right! Jacob Ziegler was married to Catharina Lasure. Their first child was Rev. Henry Ziegler who married Elizabeth App. This is from the App family bible. Elizabeth's younger brother Hiram would marry Caroline Hall. Their fourth child Mary Ellen App, my GGrandmother, married Joeseph G. Lesher, publisher of The Selinsgrove Times(1886-1910). My mother is named for Mary Ellen App. This branch of Lesher's entered Philadelphia 1734 on the ship "Hope." There are other Lesher's who came earlier, some who followed later. Hope this helps.

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/TGw.2ACEB/269.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks, I've been looking a long time.

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/TGw.2ACEB/271 Message Board Post: Im looking for information on this couple. Henry was born about 1765 and is the son of the immigrant Henry Lesher, b.~1711. Anything you might have, particularly on Maria's parents and Grandparents would be appreciated. Also anything on their children. Thanks.

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/TGw.2ACEB/269.1 Message Board Post: Aline Henry was born in Germany in about 1711. He was the son of Barbara Hege (Heagy) Lesher. She and Mr Lesher (presumably) were both dead by 1727 when Henry immigtrated with his uncles Hans Hege and Hans Lehman on the ship James Goodwill, on 9/27/1727. Two unnamed younger sisters came with him. His daughter Maria married Peter Brubaker. can reach me at [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LESHER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TGw.2ACEB/270 Message Board Post: Looking for William Lesher, parents unknown. Born sometime between 1818 and 1822 in Pennsylvania. In 1860 he settled in Cincinnati with his wife Helinda/Margaret, born New York, and two children. Sarah born Minnesota and William born in Michigan. Later had a son George and several others. Any information would be greatly appreciated. [email protected]

Dear Lesher Subscribers. I am currently receiving error messages pertaining to the listing below: [email protected] If anyone is familiar with this address and its owner, please ask them to verify their current e-mail address to me. I will be deleting the above address from Lesher-L tomorrow. Thanks, and keep the good exchanges going. Your new list administrator. Roy Lesher, Norfolk, Virginia ([email protected])

Hi, Are you related to the Phillipsburg, Warren, NJ Leshers? I am. Shirley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesher,Oberlin,Harter,Shook Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TGw.2ACEB/268.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Larry, Interesting that your last name is Oberlin and you say you come from the Harriet Lesher/Henry Harter lineage cuz another of the brothers (Elias Lesher) married a Emma Oberlin. Has Rob Lesher contacted you yet?? If not try him again cuz he is sending me a bunch of paperwork. Would be glad to share what I have also. Marilyn Brown

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/TGw.2ACEB/268.1.3 Message Board Post: Would like to have the information you have on George or Henry. Thanks Marilyn Mott Brown

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesher, Essig, Harter Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TGw.2ACEB/268.1.2 Message Board Post: I too am related to George Lesher and his wife Barbara Essig. I have a picture of them in their later years. I have had no luck in locating the parents of George and you say it is Samuel Lesher. Wow, that would be a great find. What can you share with me as far as any info you have on this? I would be most happy to share any Lesher information I have gathered over the years with you. My lineage is from George's daughter Hariett who married Henry Martin Luther Harter. I had given up looking for him in Pennsylvania and was now looking in New York.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesher-Essig-Lichtenwalner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TGw.2ACEB/268.1.1 Message Board Post: Robin, George Lesher that you mention seems to fit what I have. I would appreciate any information that you have. Thanks Marilyn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesher, Klinger, Wiest, Hoffman, Yarnell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TGw.2ACEB/268.1 Message Board Post: Marilyn, Are you researching George Lesher who moved to Stark County Ohio from Pennsylvania? If so I have been recently researching him because he is the son of Samuel Lesher from Northumberland County Pennsylvania. I am descended from a brother of George's, Henry, and have information I am willing to share. Rob Lesher

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesher,Essig Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TGw.2ACEB/268 Message Board Post: Carole, I am wondering if you have anything on George Lesher born about 1818 married to Barbara Essig??? I can't seem to find Georges' parents and would appreciate any help you might give me. He is my gggrandfather. Thanks, Marilyn Mott Brown

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/TGw.2ACEB/266.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Mary: Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you.

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/TGw.2ACEB/266.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Andrew: There are at least 5 major Lesher clans who lived in Phila. through the 1700 and into the 1800s, and I have a George. Hans George Lesher (South Phlia). I think he is my connection. Keep in touch.