This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aleid1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9921.1.1.11.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I looked in the baptisms and also the marriages and there were no Shoemakers listed. Is there another spelling that I should be looking for??? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jrbfamily Surnames: Binkley Fenstermacher Schmidt Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10435.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: (1) Among my Berks and Catawissa lines, I have a Mary HELWIG b. 1844 who m. Daniel FENSTERMACHER -- can you give me any information on them? (2)Also have a Lovinia FENSTERMACHER who m. a Daniel SCHMIDT bapt. 1829 at New Bethel (Eck) Church in Albany Twp Berks Co. -- have you info on her? (3)How about anything on Abraham FENSTERMACHER b. 29 Oct 1802 who m. Eva SCHNEIDER who is buried at Frieden's (White) Ch at Wessnersville (Stony Run) in the same area? (4) Are you also researching the BINKLEY lines? Are you a member of the binkley@yahoo research group? We are working on taking all the American BINKLEY lines back to Europe. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello if there is someone who could check Schwartzwald Reformed Church Records for my ggggrandfather Jacob or John Grant or Grand or Graend marriage to a Maria (?) I believe it may have been in the 1780's or 1790's. I believe one or more of his children were bapt. at Schwartzwald. I know one of his sons Jacob born 9/02/1802 wife is buried in the cemetery. Her name was Lidia Knabb Grant, born 8/23/1803, married 12/12/1824, died 2/27/1886. Her parents were Michael and Carolina Seltzer Knabb Thank you so much. Sally Scott e mail scott1@embarqmail.com -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 2:14 PM To: PABERKS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PABERKS] Schwartzwald Reformed Church Records ?? This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aleid1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9921.1.1.11.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I looked in the baptisms and also the marriages and there were no Shoemakers listed. Is there another spelling that I should be looking for??? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ==== PABERKS Mailing List ==== PABERKS@rootsweb.com To contact the List Administrator: Rick Berkheiser, PABERKS-admin@rootsweb.com To visit the Berks Message Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks To visit the Berks County, PA website: http://www.pa-roots.com/~berks/ Hosted by Nancy Freehafer ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PABERKS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jmyoung365 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10434.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That is what we needed to know...how your post was relevant to Berks County. You hadn't specified where they lived in your original post. Thanks for clarifying. Joan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: elisekiefer1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10434.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not sure what you are asking. I'm an Ancestry member seeking information on my family. I am a resident of Wyomissing and my mother's mother was an original resident of Wyomissing when it was incorporated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jmyoung365 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10434.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Please tell us how your message is connected to the subject matter of this board: Berks County, PA. Thanks! Joan, admin Berks County message board Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarshaKayBinkley1950 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10435/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have next to nothing on this couple, in fact don't have the wife's given name. Really at a road block. Joseph was a son of Christian Fenstermacher and Maria Barbara Hilbert ( who went by her middle name) Fenstermacher.. Both Christian and Barbara are buried in Allentown in Schoesnersville Cemetery.. Anyway back to this son Joseph born 1804 in Longswamp twn. and married so far only 1 child found. Hardly think so my family known for lots of kids, must be more than just Jacob born april 17, 1822 same area. Really need help, please. Thank you Marsha Fenstermacher / Binkley Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: elisekiefer1 Surnames: Miller, Versnel, Moyer, Dellecker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10434/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking blood relatives of Maude Versnel (birth father Robert S Moyer)and George H.R. Dellecker (Joseph Miller's grandfather on his mother's, Frances Sallie Dellecker, side) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1- o8NMnh63k7qDXFHZUZdZJScfo1T8x0c4_gtc2etJt4/edit Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: faiesolheim Surnames: Shoemaker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9921.1.1.11/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you are still willing to look up names in the record book, I am searching the Shoemaker family, particularly Daniel Shoemaker and Magdalena Long., children Catherine, Elizabeth, Israel, Samuel, Mary, and Charles. Or is this book now on line? Thank You. Faie S. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have reason to believe that my late uncle, Eugene Brown (1916-1990) was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. He said that his mother's name was Lottie Bennicoff. I think that the Eugene Brown who was living with the Bennicoff family in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 1930. Edwin was the head of household, Ellen was his wife, and Dorothy K.A. was their daughter. Eugene Brown (age 13 - my uncle's birthday was in September, so he would turn 14 later that year) was listed as their adopted son. If you know of this family and know anything about Eugene Brown's mother (Lottie Bennicoff) or his father (Mr. Brown), please let me know. I am researching for my uncle's son and daughter. I appreciate any help you can give me. Carole Hays Louisiana, USA

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Cora KAUFMAN which was taken at the Strunk Studio in Reading, Pennsylvania. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with Cora likely in her teens or early 20's at the time. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Cora and her family: Cora R. GRUBE was b. 10 Sept 1890 in Reading, PA to parents John C. GRUBE (b. 1850 in Reading, PA) and Isabelle G. ROYER (b. 15 Oct 1857 in Reading, PA). Cora was one of 9 children born to this couple including, Wayne C.; Jacob R.; Harry R.; Royer S.; Mabel R.; Cora R.; Ralph R.; Isabella R.; and Lloyd R. GRUBE, all born in Akron, Boyertown, and Reading, PA between 1875 and 1896. Cora married Johnson KAUFMAN. I am hoping to locate someone from Cora's family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: helfrich4 Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10432/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Allentown Morning Call April 22, 1899, p. 4 Rev. Lewis Smith, a Lutheran clergyman, of Reading, died yesterday morning of a complication of diseases. He was born in Pommerania, Germany, November 5, 1845, and was the son of Mary and the late Charles Smith. His father died in Chicago sixteen years ago, and his mother resides in Reading. In 1864 he enlisted in Company H, 205th Pennsylvania Volunteers for one year, serving under General Hartrauft in the Ninth Army corps, stationed in front of Petersburg, VA, took part in the battle of Fort Steadman, and in the taking of Petersburg, April 2, 1865. After his return he attended the Kutztown Normal School for nearly two years and afterwards Professor Brunner's academy. He was engaged in teaching in the public schools of Berks from 1867 to 1873. He entered the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Mount Airy in the fall of 1874, paying his own way, and was ordained at Allentown in the spring of 1877. He preached at Dushore, PA from 1877 to 1879; at Cogan Station, pA from 1879! to 1883; from 1883 to 1889 at Weatherly; and from 1889 to 1896 at Ellenville, NY. Since 1896 he lived in Reading, having no regular charge, Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: scott11380 Surnames: BUUNNER, GRANT, BOYER, MATHIES Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/965.990.983.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My line is Peter BRUNNER, Peter BURNNER Jr m. Eva rosina Mathies, Samuel BRUNNER m. Mary Lever Boyer, They had Carolina L Brunner born 4/5/1849 to Jeremiah K. Grant. If you see any connections would like to hear from you. Especially looking for ancestors of Jeremiah K. Grant. I am Sally e mail address is scott1@embarqmail.com Hope to hear from you. Sally Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kls6179 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/7419.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Carol, I came across your post about your 3x grandfather's burial place. The cemetery is still there, but privately owned. The church is no longer in existence. Your 3x grandfather Joseph Y. Gries, 10 Apr 1841 to 25 Sep 1926, was a civil war veteran. I do have a copy of his obituary if you need one. It's not the original newspaper clipping, but a retyped copy. If you require any other information, feel free to contact me. Thank you and good luck in your research. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

In 1924 the Reading School District had 55 buildings. It appears that the closest public school to your ancestor's address was the "Chestnut Street" school located at Chestnut and Carpenter Streets. The Boys High School of the time was located at 8th and Washington Streets. Source: Reading and Berks County Pennsylvania - A History, Cyrus T. Fox, ed., Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc., NY, 1925, Vol. 1, p.73 =============== My great-grandfather, Howard Schmehl (1868-1914), lived at 15 Franklin St. in Reading as a boy. Does anyone know what school would have been closest to his residence in 1875-1885?

My great-grandfather, Howard Schmehl (1868-1914), lived at 15 Franklin St. in Reading as a boy. Does anyone know what school would have been closest to his residence in 1875-1885? Sharon snkgenealogy@hotmail.com

I did not have any luck finding Barbara Peck's death dates, nor burial record. I did find her son Harrison Peck associated with the Central United Methodist church in Reading. His wife was Mary Arnold, who as it happens is in my Arnold line. They were married 30 September 1869. Mary died in 1905 and is in Charles Evans cemetery. As you are probably aware, St. Johns German Lutheran church split from Trinity in the early 1860s. They maintain a cemetery adjacent to Trinity's on Neversink mountain. ================ Does anyone have a survey of the tombstone/gravesites on Neversink from Trinity Lutheran Church? ?I am looking for a William PECK and his wife Barbara LANDIS who are buried there. ?The burial records of Trinity Lutheran church show William PECK born Lancaster co., died 2/13/1876, age 70/9/4 and buried in the Lutheran cemetery. ? A check of the cemetery index for the Berks Co Hist Soc shows both William and Barbara buried on Neversink Mt Trinity Lutheran. ?Sadly, the burial records for the church do not show Barbara's death. ?She died sometime between 1860 and 1870 as she was not on the census in 1870 with William. ?She is a sister of my gr2grandfather, and a daughter of Henry LANDIS and wife Maria HIGH who located from E Nantmeal Twp in Chester Co to Churchtown area of Lancaster co. ?They married at E Vincent Reformed church in Chester Co on 11/5/1829 and at that time she was from E Nantmeal and he from Caernarvon, Lanc Co., a son of Jacob PECK. ?The were in Reading on the 1! 850-1860 census. Thanks for any help in finding her death date. ?I want to add her to FindaGrave, and link her children to her, ?but need dates for her, if she is there. Diana in AL

Does anyone have a survey of the tombstone/gravesites on Neversink from Trinity Lutheran Church?  I am looking for a William PECK and his wife Barbara LANDIS who are buried there.  The burial records of Trinity Lutheran church show William PECK born Lancaster co., died 2/13/1876, age 70/9/4 and buried in the Lutheran cemetery.   A check of the cemetery index for the Berks Co Hist Soc shows both William and Barbara buried on Neversink Mt Trinity Lutheran.  Sadly, the burial records for the church do not show Barbara's death.  She died sometime between 1860 and 1870 as she was not on the census in 1870 with William.  She is a sister of my gr2grandfather, and a daughter of Henry LANDIS and wife Maria HIGH who located from E Nantmeal Twp in Chester Co to Churchtown area of Lancaster co.  They married at E Vincent Reformed church in Chester Co on 11/5/1829 and at that time she was from E Nantmeal and he from Caernarvon, Lanc Co., a son of Jacob PECK.  The were in Reading on the 1! 850-1860 census. Thanks for any help in finding her death date.  I want to add her to FindaGrave, and link her children to her,  but need dates for her, if she is there. Diana in AL audianaq@msn.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BoothTemple Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10424.1.2.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for looking. It's very nice of you! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: petermooney51 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10424.1.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Booth. I looked in the Reading Eagle at the State Library. I searched 8 days after and found nothing. Pete. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.