Hello, I am researching my husband's family who lived in Littlestown Borough from about 1842 to the late 1800's. Christian and Charlotte RAHTER immigrated here from Prussia. Their children were Ferdinand, Henry, Charlotte, Charles A., MD, Adolphus (my husband's grgrandfather), Benjamin, Mary T., and David P. Their history is intertwined with Dauphin County & Philadelphia in PA and Frederick County & Baltimore City in MD. Benjamin and Adolphus served with the 87th PA Infantry and Charles was a surgeon in the Civil War. The last I find of Christian and Charlotte is in the 1880 PA Federal Census. They were both in their 70's. Is anyone else researching this family? Thank you, Betty

Hope some of these are helpful.... Star Sentinel, April 14, 1881 A Golden Wedding.--Monday April 4th was a happy event in the life of father and mother RAHTER of this place, it being the fiftieth anniversary of their married life. Christian RAHTER and Charlotte WEHMEIER were united in holy wedlock April, 1831. Being of German descent, their native place was Westphalia, Prussia. Here they lived happily together, until the year 1842, when they embarked for this county landing in Philadelphia, after a prosperous voyage. For five years they resided in Lancaster county. In 1847 they came to Adams county, and located in Littlestown, where they still reside. The union was blessed with eight children, all of whom are living and in the enjoyment of excellent health. The following are the children in order of their ages, all of whom were present at this family reunion: Ferdinand, of Philadelphia; Henry, of this county; Charlotte BEAVER, of Philadelphia; Dr. Charles, of Harrisburg; Adolphus, of Frederick co., Md., Benjamin, of Indiana; Mary HOWARD, of this county; David, the youngest, aged 26 years, of Philadelphia, the only one still single. The wives of the sons, and the husband of Mary were also present. Mr. BEAVER, husband of Charlotte, was kept at home, because of sickness in the family. In addition to the family were present Rev. E. J. METZLER and wife; Dr. MCSHERRY and his sisters, Jennie and Cecelia; Emma CUMP, and others. Rev. E. J. METZLER delivered a congratulatory address and offered a prayer of thanksgiving, after which each of the sons addressed their aged parents in words of regard and affection. The children remembered their aged parents with appropriate gifts and mementos of the occasion. The pastor of the aged couple, who is penning these lines of his own accord, was denied the pleasure of participating in the exercises and festivities of the occasion, because of circumstances over which he had no control--a thing he very much regretted. Rev. METZLER, pastor of part of the family, being also invited, kindly performed the part of the pastor to the entire satisfaction of all, and has placed your correspondent under lasting obligations. Father and mother RAHTER, aged respectively 75 and 71 years, are in the enjoyment of good health, vigorous bodily and intellectually. Both are devoted members of the Lutheran church, and are held in high esteem by the citizens of our entire community. Their words were: "a most joyous occasion it was to us to have our children all with us, yet we are sad at the thought that we may never meet so again." True, not likely that it will happen this side of eternity. The best wish with which we may offset this sad thought is that life may be so used by all, that there may be a happy reunion in heaven, where friends long severed may all meet and abide with each other forever. W. ---------- New Oxford Item, August 16, 1901 Mrs. Christian RAHTER, formerly of Littlestown, is living with her son Dr. Charles RAHTER, at Harrisburg, and is in good health at the advanced age of 95 years. ----------- January 16, 1908 Ferdinand RAHTER died at Harrisburg on Sunday morning, Jan. 4, of pneumonia, aged 76 years. Mr. RAHTER was visiting his brother, Dr. Charles RAHTER, of Harrisburg, for several weeks, and shortly before his death, was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital for treatment, suffering with a heavy cold. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, interment being made in Dr. Charles RAHTER's family lot in the Harrisburg Cemetery, alongside the graves of his parents. Mr. RAHTER was of German extraction, his parents having emigrated from the country, settling in Lancaster Co. When the deceased was a boy the family moved to a farm near Littlestown, afterwards moving into the town where Christian RAHTER, his father, carried on the business of carriage building for a number of years. The son later succeeded his father in conducting the business. Some time thereafter he went to Harrisburg, then to Philadelphia, where he engaged in the wholesale liquor business. Of late years he made his home in Baltimore, being a traveling salesman for wholesale liquor houses. Mr. RAHTER was married to a daughter of the late Rev. Jacob SECHLER of Hanover. The widow and an only daughter, Mrs. KNIGHTS, of Jersey City, N.J., survive. ------------ Gettysburg Compilier August 9, 1898 A Farm, in Mountpleasant township, Adams Co., Pa., about 2 1/2 miles below Bonneauville, known as the Christian RAHTER farm, and adjoining the lands of John GEESEY, Israel SCHLOSSER, deceased, Charles HEMLER, Samuel WEIKERT and others, containing 156 acres, more or less, 25 acres, more or less, are in Timber and the balance is clear. It is improved with a two-story stone house, frame back-building attached, Bank Barn, Wood House, Hog Pen and other Out-buildings. On the property are 2 Wells of Wather, an Apple Orchard, and a variety of other Choice Fruit. Schools and churches are convenient and it will make a fine home for a good farmer. November 13, 1915 ****I believe this has a typo with regard to her mother's name Mrs. Mary Rahter HOWARD, wife of Charles A. B. HOWARD of Straban township, died Thursday morning after an illness of several months in her 66th year. Mrs. HOWARD's death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. H. YOHN, of Camp Hill. She was born near Littlestown, a daughter of the late Christian and Charles RAHTER. In 1870 she married Charles A. B. HOWARD, who survives with three daughters and three sons, Mrs. E. H. YOHN of Camp Hill, Mrs. Charles SWARTZ of Baltimore, Miss Margaret C. HOWARD at home, Wm. H. HOWARD of Cawker City, Kan., Luther G. HOWARD of Wilson, Kan., Dr. J. R. HOWARD of Harrisburg. Three brothers survive, Benjamin RAHTER of Gettysburg, A. C. RAHTER of Baltimore, and David T. RAHTER of Atlantic City. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services by her pastor, Rev. J. B. Baker, with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery. October 3, 1899 B. J. RACHTER, of Chicago, spent a short time with Wm. HERSH, Esq., last week. He was on his way to Philadelphia to attend the 90th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Christian RAHTER, now of that place, but formerly of Littlestown, this county. Abby Bowman Data Entry Manager Pa-Roots Data Boards http://www.pa-roots.com/data.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 8:10 AM Subject: [PAADAMS] RAHTER Family > Hello, > I am researching my husband's family who lived in Littlestown Borough from > about 1842 to the late 1800's. Christian and Charlotte RAHTER immigrated here > from Prussia. Their children were Ferdinand, Henry, Charlotte, Charles A., MD, > Adolphus (my husband's grgrandfather), Benjamin, Mary T., and David P. > Their history is intertwined with Dauphin County & Philadelphia in PA and > Frederick County & Baltimore City in MD. > Benjamin and Adolphus served with the 87th PA Infantry and Charles was a > surgeon in the Civil War. > The last I find of Christian and Charlotte is in the 1880 PA Federal Census. > They were both in their 70's. > Is anyone else researching this family? > Thank you, > Betty > > > ==== PAADAMS Mailing List ==== > Adams Co. PA GenWeb URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi, I am researching my Pool(e) and Gregg ancestors that lived in Franklin Twp, Adams Co., PA at least between 1800 and 1822 when they moved on to Stark/Portage Co OH and then in 1835 to Williams Co., OH. Banister Pool served in the War of 1812, enlisting in Capt Merediths PA militia. From records, Banister/Bannister Pool(e) was born in VA 17 Dec 1782; married Mary "Polly" Gregg (b 31 Dec 1802 PA) on 5 Jun 1819 in Franklin Twp., Adams Co., PA by Rev Lebrecht L Hinsch/Hench (of the Evangelical Reformed Church or Trinity Reformed Church - he lived in Menallen). In the pension records filed by Mary Gregg Pool, is the notation that Bannister Pool was a distiller at the time of his enlistment and their marriage. Futher records show that after the family moved to Ohio, he became a farmer. My information about their marriage comes from the pension records and I would like to find a county record of the marriage in the hope the record contains some further information, such as parents or witness names. Mary Gregg notes in the census that her father came from Ireland and her mother was from PA. I would appreciate any help in finding any further information on the Pool(e) and Gregg families in early Adams County. thankyou, Carole Gregory in CA