Hello Fellow Listers: I just received this "address". It contains a transcript of names of people who settled in Henry Co., Illinois prior to 1875 - who were originally from Pennsylvania. This may be of help to those who have lost track of someone! ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/1pa/emigrants/henryill01.txt Donna Heller Zinn

This was passed on to me by Judy Banja. Looks like a great site. PA's PAST Digital Bookshelf at Penn State There are currently 642 books available. http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/books.cfm County histories etc. included. Good link. - Link sent to me by Christina Hunt of Fayette PAGenWeb. Thanks, Chris! Judy Banja PAGenWeb Archives: Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Fulton, Luzerne, Mifflin, Wyoming Counties, PA Mifflin County PAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~pamiffli/ Huntingdon County PAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/

Our online database was updated this past Sunday with over 10,000 new names bringing our online total to 418,622. These can be viewed at: http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/ > < Thanks! Don & Jeanine Hartman FamilyHart _http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/_ (http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/) Administrators for the following lists at Rootsweb: Pennsylvania, PADutchGenONLY, Penna-Dutch, PAYork, PA-York-Gen, MD-Fred-Gen, MDWashin, Burket, Dierdorff, Gotshall, Glattfelder, Hartman, Kohr, Kaufman, Sturm

Files recently added to the Adams County Archives: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/church/lower-marsh-hist.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/newspapers/independent-09dec1921.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/newspapers/independent-16dec1921.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/newspapers/independent-24feb1922.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/biehl-joshua-1922.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/burkee-eliz-1867.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/doebler-martha-1867.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/gardner-eliz-1921.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/griffith-samantha-1922.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/guise-car-eliz-1922.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/harner-athalia-e-1922.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/hyser-saml-1921.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/little-andrew-1866.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/little-jesse-h-1921.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/mcguigan-annie-1922.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/miller-marg-f-1922.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/scharf-henry-1922.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/shadle-emma-r-1921.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/sheely-james-1922.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/shultz-chas-w-1922.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/shultz-margaret-1867.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/taylor-christanna-1921.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/adams-sentz.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/butler-kime.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/chronister-firestone.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/fickes-marshall.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/king-strailey.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/mcilroy-black.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/orndorf-toy.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/quickel-reeser.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/stover-simpson.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/wackerman-haines.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/weaver-miller.txt Abby Bowman File Manager, Adams County USGenWeb Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/adams/ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.1 - Release Date: 4/1/2005

Files recently added to the Adams County Archives: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/andrews-eliza-1916.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/bolin-emma-m-1907.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/jacobs-ellen-1916.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/johnson-mrs-ervin-1907.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/knouse-daniel-1907.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/mauss-dale-1916.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/meals-jacob-1907.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/riffle-william-1907.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/sanders-bernadetta.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/shields-mary-1907.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/sowers-adeline-1907.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/taylor-sallie-1907.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/weaver-henry-1907.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/obits/wehler-elizabeth-1907.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/clapsaddle-waltman.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/greer-bayley.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/hemler-robinson.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/hewitt-steffy.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/illy-owings.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/krichten-hockensmith.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/mcdonald-demaree.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/pentz-hoke.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/redding-bumbaugh.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/shellaman-bowers.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/baker-brodbeck.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/baker-king.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/devine-lawrence.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/kint-plank.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/meckley-hoke.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/renoll-trimmer.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/rutters-grimes.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/slagle-rife.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/souders-guelic.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/vitals/marriages/stephey-mccleaf.txt Abby Bowman File Manager, Adams County USGenWeb Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/adams/ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.4 - Release Date: 3/27/2005

Ruth, New Castle county is now part of Delaware. These websites should help you. Teresa http://www.newcastlecity.net/city_gov/nc_hist.html http://www.state.de.us/sos/dpa/exhibits/document/17th/documents/doc16.shtml http://www.mapsofpa.com/17thcentury/1688morden.jpg http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:zIi1RNRM2D0J:spruce.flint.umich.edu/~ellisjs/Lloyd2.pdf+%22desurrency%22+%2B%22new+castle%22&hl=en http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mooreorless/Sorency.htm Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 13:17:29 -0600 > From: "Ruth" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Reference to New Castle Co. in PENN > > Hello, > I am looking to find where the county of New Castle > would have been in Pa. in the late 1600's for the > Surrency / de Surrency family. There is no such > county today and so I need some guidance, since your > are the first in ABC order, I wrote to you all. > > Thank you, > Ruth in ILL > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/

Hello, I am looking to find where the county of New Castle would have been in Pa. in the late 1600's for the Surrency / de Surrency family. There is no such county today and so I need some guidance, since your are the first in ABC order, I wrote to you all. Thank you, Ruth in ILL

Bob, I located a marriage record in "Adams County Church Records of the 18th Century". (Conewago Chapel Roman Catholic Records) October 29, 1799 Henry Sheets and Margarita Coneley: sponsors: Joseph and Joanna Lilly Donna New Jersey -------------- Original message -------------- > Hi List, > > I am seeking information about my ancestor Henry SHEETZ (or Sheets/Sheitz). > He was born in Pa., probably around 1771. I am also interested in possible > siblings and parents of his. I believe there were inhabitants of Adams Co. > with the Sheetz surname in the late 18th and/or early 19th centuries, > including at least one Henry. > > If any of you have details about the Sheetz family that you would share with > me, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Tracking Henry's early > life in Pa. (he later moved to Md.) has proved to be a difficult challenge! > > Bob > Trussville, Alabama > > > ==== PAADAMS Mailing List ==== > Adams Co. PA GenWeb URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Hi List, I am seeking information about my ancestor Henry SHEETZ (or Sheets/Sheitz). He was born in Pa., probably around 1771. I am also interested in possible siblings and parents of his. I believe there were inhabitants of Adams Co. with the Sheetz surname in the late 18th and/or early 19th centuries, including at least one Henry. If any of you have details about the Sheetz family that you would share with me, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Tracking Henry's early life in Pa. (he later moved to Md.) has proved to be a difficult challenge! Bob Trussville, Alabama

Pls see if there are any MILLERs in your list... Tks. www.unf.edu/~fmille/miller.htm MILLERs of Adams County, PA > If no one else answered, I'll be glad to do a look up in the "Manor > of the Maske" > > Ellen Rowan Taylor > > >

Hi Folks: This just came through the PA Cambria Co. List and thought some of you would also be interested. http://users.bestweb.net/~rg/execution/PENNSYLVANIA.htm Looking at the reasons why some of these folks were put to death... I'm amazed at the charges and to think that many of the reasons would be considered as somewhat minor crimes today... and these folks were put to death for them.... such as Arson, or Burglery! What do many of the folks convicted of these crimes today get? A slap on the wrist and released! Woops - forgive my "soapboxing". Donna Heller Zinn of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA.

Gordon, If no one else answered, I'll be glad to do a look up in the "Manor of the Maske" Ellen Rowan Taylor -- ERT

Can anyone do a look up for me, or if there is a web site give it to me? Gordon Crooks [email protected]

I realize Ohio and PA records are different but my Simon Crist from Schuylkill co PA didn't get his patent until 1812 because he paid for the land in installments. Maybe this is similar? For what its worth. M Calvin SE Ohio >Knut, >I find James Innis listed on Page 47, #332, (1) A-2 (the last two >numbers refer to the map) of the "Manor of the Maske". Now, here's >where it gets a little confusing. He is listed as the original >owner of the property, in May 1740, also on the McPherson list in >1762, and on the Warrent for the property, which was dated 1785, 198 >a. 120 p. John Hosack is listed as the recipient of the Penn agent >or patent deed in 1785. It also says that this property is not >shown on the large manor map. > >I have the book, but not the large map. Those warrants were >long in coming, so James Innis may have sold the property or died >before the warrant arrived. One of my ancestors, Henry Rowan is >listed as the original settler on the land in 1739, but he didn't >get his warrant until 1805. He died in 1807, at the age of 88. >Another ancestor, Thomas Latta died in 1776, without a will, and his >children were still messing with the estate in 1828. They got the >warrent probably in 1797, if I read the records right. > >It's all confusing, but still very interesting. In answer to your >question about whether the original settler is on the list-in some >cases, yes, in others, no. Thomas Latta was not the original >settler, but Henry Rowan was, in my case. > >Ellen Rowan Taylor > >-- >ERT > > >==== PAADAMS Mailing List ==== >Adams Co. PA GenWeb URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm > >============================== >Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. >New content added every business day. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx

Knut, I find James Innis listed on Page 47, #332, (1) A-2 (the last two numbers refer to the map) of the "Manor of the Maske". Now, here's where it gets a little confusing. He is listed as the original owner of the property, in May 1740, also on the McPherson list in 1762, and on the Warrent for the property, which was dated 1785, 198 a. 120 p. John Hosack is listed as the recipient of the Penn agent or patent deed in 1785. It also says that this property is not shown on the large manor map. I have the book, but not the large map. Those warrants were long in coming, so James Innis may have sold the property or died before the warrant arrived. One of my ancestors, Henry Rowan is listed as the original settler on the land in 1739, but he didn't get his warrant until 1805. He died in 1807, at the age of 88. Another ancestor, Thomas Latta died in 1776, without a will, and his children were still messing with the estate in 1828. They got the warrent probably in 1797, if I read the records right. It's all confusing, but still very interesting. In answer to your question about whether the original settler is on the list-in some cases, yes, in others, no. Thomas Latta was not the original settler, but Henry Rowan was, in my case. Ellen Rowan Taylor -- ERT

Dear Everyone, There is still time to make plans to attend the FREE "Unlocking Your Past 2005" Family History Event. The event opens next Wednesday, March 16th at 5:00 PM, and ends on Saturday, March 19th at 3:00 PM, but there is still time to plan your visit to this special event which comes just once every two years! Don't let the 4-day length of the event scare you; it's not necessary to attend all four days of the event in order to have a full choice of programs. The event schedule (Pages 3 & 4 of our website) is planned so that each presentation repeats 2 to 4 times. This means that a visitor who only has 1 1/2 or 2-days to spend, will still be able to catch most of the classes they would like to attend. As always, Unlocking Your Past is open FREE to the public. There is no admission charge, no parking fees, no registration charge, in fact, no need to register at all. The event committee is even providing free light snacks to keep hungry event-goers from fainting due to lack of food! The only costs will be those incurred in transporting yourself and any companions to and from the event. Sorry, we don't offer free limousine service. If you're interested in Genealogy or Family History please come by and visit. If you either live-in, or have ancestors who came from, Franklin, Fulton or Adams Counties in Pennsylvania, or Washington County, Maryland, don't miss this event! Here is a quick outline of event information: NAME: "Unlocking Your Past 2005" NATURE: A FREE Family History Event, open to the public DATES: March 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th (See Website for daily schedule) STARTING TIMES: Displays open at 5 PM on the 16th -- 12 Noon on the 17th & 18th -- 9 AM on the 19th. Presentations begin one hour after opening each day. ACTIVITIES: Hourly speakers (4 per hour), workshops, panel discussions, continuous exhibits, video presentations, computer, microfilm & microfiche workrooms staffed by experienced researchers for one-on-one help. LOCATION: Corner of Metzer Gap & Old Forge Roads; 2-miles east of Waynesboro, PA PHONE #: (717) 765-8197 E-Mail: [email protected] TO LEARN MORE, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://home.earthlink.net/~unlockingyourpast/

The Internet shows that the quote below comes from the 1992 Weaner Book about the Manor of Maske. "On March 18, 1765, the governor directed, that a list be prepared of the holders of real estate, within what would be the eventual actual limits of the manor. In each case, they were asked to give the month and year of first settlement of the tract. In return, for allowing the surveying of the manor to proceed, the residents on tracts, settled before June 18, 1741, were promised, that they could purchase their land on the common terms. The names on the list, are in fact, those heads of families occupying particular manor tracts in the spring of 1765. In many cases, the first settlers, were one or more previous occupants, whose identities remain unknown. The Manor of Maske was surveyed January 17, to January 30, 1766. The settlers could now pursue in getting their land patents." There exists a list of "original settlers" of the manor of maske. However, based on the above statement, when a name appears on that list, perhaps with a date, is that the name of the occupant in 1765, and not the name of the occupant in 1736-1741, the original period of settlement? Has anyone else had to come to that conclusion as well? Knut

Does anyone have the book listed below and is able to do a look up for any Innis, Innes, Ennis, or Ennis? At Black's cemetery there are gravemarkers for Jean Innis, Robert Innis, James Innis, possibly John Innis. I am trying to find out more about these people. I have a date for a warrant in James Innis's name, but nothing else. Is there enough info in the book to make it a worthwhile purchase for my interests? Knut The Manor of Maske - It's History and Individual Properties, Adams County Historical Society, Gettysburg, PA, Charles H. Glatfelter and Arthur Weaner, 1992, paperback, 74 pages. This volume details the history of the 43,500 acre manor, dating from 1741, and the acquisition summaries of some 333 original settlers. The Manor of Maske connected-draft survey map, a companion to the above book, 36 by 48 inches, Charles H. Glatfelter and Arthur Weaner. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donna Heller Zinn" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 3:28 PM Subject: [PAADAMS] 18th Century Market Faire > Hello Fellow Listers: > > First may I say I am in no way affiliated with this event. My husband > just brought a flier home with info about this event - which sounds very > interesting. It is going to be almost in "my backyard"! > > Donna Heller Zinn > > ************************* > > This is what is on the flier: > > GNAR > Great North American Rendezvous > 18th Century market Faire and Rifle Frolic > April 21-24, 2005 > Location: at the corner of Gobbler Knob Rd. & Rt. 997 [Upper Mifflin > Twp., Cumberland Co.], near Newville, PA > > " Our camp represents that of a 1700's trade faire where neighbors, > traders, hunters, and indians would gather to trade, buy, and sell > supplies such as furs, produce, tools, crafts and other supplies needed > for the coming year. > It was a social gathering lasting a few days to a few weeks where > frontier skills were practiced in competition, stories of high adventure > swapped, and news of the events of the colonies, of family and friends > were exchanged." > > They state in their flier that they are a non-profit group whose wish is > to share our precious historical past with all who come to visit. They > also state that part of their goal is to promote our Colonial history, and > to provide our youth with the understanding of their Colonial heritage > through demonstrations of life styles, crafts, and trades in preserving > their heritage for the enjoyment of future generations. > > For more info: http://www.GNARendezvous.org > > > > > ==== PAADAMS Mailing List ==== > Adams Co. PA GenWeb URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Hi everyone! Some new items on the Adams Co. PA GenWeb Project website: * Another BIG thanks to Kathy Mummert Francis for the 1943 Draft Board extracts in New Oxford and Gettysburg! Visit the Military link. • Don't forget about contributing to the Boards: Marriages, Obituaries, etc. (remember copyrights!) Curt Sanders, coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm

According to "The Churches of Adams County PA" by Charles H. Gladfelter (1981) there is no Zion (or Mt. Zion) Lutheran Church in Idaville. There is the Idaville United Methodist Church, from about 1850, and the Idaville United Brethren in Christ Church, dating to about 1896. In "Cemeteries of Cumberland County:" by Bob Davidson (2000), there is a Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and adjacent cemetery in Goodyear, Cumberland County, built in 1868. Maybe someone else on the List can be of further help. Anne ----- Original Message ----- From: "E.J.Richards" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 4:56 AM Subject: [PAADAMS] ZIEGLER family in Idaville, Adams Co./records of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Idaville > Dear Adams Co. Listers, > > If some kind soul out there could help me out with the following, I'd be > very grateful. My g-g-grandfather, Abram Ziegler, born 2 Sept 1820 or > 1821, says he was born in Cumberland Co., only it appears that in fact > he was the son of one David Ziegler, born 1790, and buried at Mt. Zion > Lutheran Church in Idaville, which is just sorta over the county line > from Cumberland Co. (A few years ago I taxed everyone's patience in > Cumberland Co. List with the search for my Zieglers from Mars. Thanks > to some very helpful kind souls, I am making progress.) By the way, > would someone in Idaville nowadays feel that they were closer to > Carlisle than to Gettysburg? I see that the two cities are linked by > the Old Carlisle Road, and am just wondering what the ties between these > two cities were in the nineteenth century. > > Does anyone out there have access to this church's records? I do not > have a baptismal record for Abram, nor do I know the name of his mother. > And did this church house a Lutheran and a Reform congregation? > Help!!!! > > Thanks in advance, > > Jeff Richards > Muenster, Germany > > > ==== PAADAMS Mailing List ==== > Adams Co. PA GenWeb URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > >