Well he was married and had two grown children, one is in Graterfont, the other one is living in Bethlehem but has not returned my emails.We have never met so he may be a bit suspicious as to why I am suddendly popping up. His mother lives with him. His father was an ex-con which is why I never met his family. I had only met my uncle once and spoke to him on the phone almost 8 years ago when my mother passed away. I think he worked "under the table". Not confused about the SS card just commenting on the information they didn't have which I thought they would. In a message dated 4/3/2008 7:37:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, JYoung6180@aol.com writes: Meliss- SS would know where it was sending checks assuming your uncle was receiving SS benefits when he died. However, the place checks are being sent isn't always the location of death. However, I think you are confused about the information included on the SS-5 application form. That form is the form people complete when applying for an SS card--which would NOT have any information about where they lived when they died. It would, however, have information about their parents' names and other information--date of birth, etc. Joan ----------------------------- I recently called SS concerning the location of my uncle who died last year. I found his number on the index with the date of death but no last know residence. Strangely enough they had no last know residence on him not even a state. I'm glad I didn't waste the money sending for a copy of his form. I still have not been able to locate his place of death. Melissa **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) ==== 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.stat es.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 **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

Meliss- SS would know where it was sending checks assuming your uncle was receiving SS benefits when he died. However, the place checks are being sent isn't always the location of death. However, I think you are confused about the information included on the SS-5 application form. That form is the form people complete when applying for an SS card--which would NOT have any information about where they lived when they died. It would, however, have information about their parents' names and other information--date of birth, etc. Joan ----------------------------- I recently called SS concerning the location of my uncle who died last year. I found his number on the index with the date of death but no last know residence. Strangely enough they had no last know residence on him not even a state. I'm glad I didn't waste the money sending for a copy of his form. I still have not been able to locate his place of death. Melissa **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: frugalmom62 Surnames: naturalization records for Berks co Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9874/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My ggg grandparents first settled in Berks co. after coming from Germany in 1854. They were Ludwig Theodore and Mary Agnes Drexel. They evantually moved on to Tamaqua, Schuylkill co. I have checked Schuylkill co for natualization records, they don't have any for these people. Does anyone know how I can check for records in Berks co.? Kim in Ohio 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.

Didn't they have a mailing address for his SS check, or at least a bank for direct deposit, which would give you a clue to the general area - - - - - and maybe a friend or relative that he was living with or who knew him.? Just a thought ! Dori **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

I recently called SS concerning the location of my uncle who died last year. I found his number on the index with the date of death but no last know residence. Strangely enough they had no last know residence on him not even a state. I'm glad I didn't waste the money sending for a copy of his form. I still have not been able to locate his place of death. Melissa In a message dated 4/3/2008 1:31:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, JYoung6180@aol.com writes: $27 if you know the SS number (which you would if you are ordering from the SSDI entry. Joan ------------------- I believe the cost to obtain it was $35, but not positive about that. Dori **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) ==== 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.stat es.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 **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeandillon13 Surnames: Bright, Heckman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/3095.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, My name is Jean Dillon from the Reading Pa. Bright's have you ever gotten the info you were looking for? Write me at, shydillon1@wmconnect.com Jean 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.

$27 if you know the SS number (which you would if you are ordering from the SSDI entry. Joan ------------------- I believe the cost to obtain it was $35, but not positive about that. Dori **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

The form does give parents' names Go to the SSDI website and put in a known SS# belonging to someone deceased (probably the person you are seeking info for)---- when the person's info comes up, on the right side of the screen you will see a place where you can order the form. SS-5 Letter). The last time this was discussed I believe the cost to obtain it was $35, but not positive about that. Dori **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

Does anyone out there know how to request a social security form their ancestor filled out? We are hoping the original social security form they filled out mentioned the names of their parents? Thank you!

riegel, martin j. of easton. the riegel family is one of the oldest in northampton co. his paternal great-grandfather benjamin riegel of lower saucon twp. he was in the war of 1812, killed near hellertown on his way home from the war. the founder of the family settled in bucks co. grandfather, mathias riegel, was born in lower saucon twp. member of the ref. ch. he died at the age of 69. he married mary kram. children; john, benjamin, jacob, george, daniel, joseph, samuel, elisabeth, wf of isaac boyer, catharine, wf of george weber, mary, wf of joseph roth, and rebecca, wf of israel rothrock. the birth of m.j. riegel was dec. 11, 1835, at hellertown, northampton co. on nov 11, 1861 he married anna l. d/o late owen w. hess of easton. children; henry m.. Best Wishes, Geri

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nancyfr Surnames: Freehafer, Smith, Arnold Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9873.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: They are available through the Family History Center. See film #1294876 and #1294877 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 just googled Hesse Cassel map and got a couple good hits. Good Luck. Karen

It should read Hesse Kassel or Cassel. On one census they wrote Hesse Coppel ??? Get some good german maps to find. Didnt help me much because on the church records it says Saarland and I dont think they are even close to one another. Karen

Thanks very much Nancy. -----Original Message----- From: paberks-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:paberks-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 4:07 PM To: PABERKS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PABERKS] Church Records for New Bethel Zion (Stone) This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nancyfr Surnames: Freehafer, Smith, Arnold Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counti es.berks/9873.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: They are available through the Family History Center. See film #1294876 and #1294877 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.st ates.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: gstephens214 Surnames: Smith, Arnold, Freehafer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9873/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone know how I may find records for New Bethel Zion (Stone)Church, Grimsville, Greenwich Twp., Berks Co., PA. I am looking for Christening records for Cornelius Smith b:1817, son of Jeremiah Smith and Regina Arnold. Other children Christened there also. Many Thanks! 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.

Through April 30, 2008 there is free access to Alexander Street Press's Civil War Reseach Online Database Collections. No need to register, the information details & instructions for use are on this page: http://alexanderstreet.com/resources/civilwar.access.htm I hope someone will find this useful - I found great info about 2 of my gr-gr-grandfathers, their companies and battles fought in one of the databases. When one of my gr-gr-GFs died in 1905, 4 of his old comrade in arms acted as pallbearers and I was able to get info about them and their sevice as well. Regards, Karen from Berks

Hi -- I am looking for an obituary on Theophilus Young who was born about 1849 and died on Feb 19, 1923 in Reading, PA. Thank you, Chris Smithson

Hi -- I am looking for information on the ancestry of William Theophilus Young (b. 9 Oct 1899, Reading, PA - d. Dec 1972, Fleetwood, PA). He was the son of William G. Young [b. 1878, PA - d. aft. 1930] and Lillian I. Muthart [b. 1880, PA - d. aft. 1930] they married in 1898 in Reading, PA. He was the grandson of Theophilus Young [b. 1849, PA - d. 19 Feb 1923, Reading, PA] buried at Gethsemanes Laureldale Cemetery on Kutztown Rd. and Elizabeth [UKNOWN] [b. 1857 - d. aft.1930] He was the great-grandson of William Young [b. 1815, PA] Any help documenting his ancestry on the Muthart family or any of his other lines would be helpful. Sincerely, Chris Smithson

Hello WEIDNER folks! I found this death notice in the Pottstown paper. Does anyone know who this Daniel WEIDNER was, with a brother living in Boyertown and a son in Birdsboro in 1889? I think he was David, not Daniel....see further. Montgomery Ledger, 4/30/1889 (Wed) "Daniel [sic David] Weidner, a prominent citizen of Reading, died last on Friday of typhoid pneumonia in his 65th year. He leaves a widow and 5 children. A son Frank resides in Birdsboro, and a brother, Benjamin, at Boyertown." Here is son Frank in 1900 Census in Birdsboro(note he names his son David): 1900 Birdsboro Berks Co Frank Weidner 45 3/1855 PA PA PA m27 farm labor Annie Weidner 45 8/1854 PA PA PA m27 5 children 5 living David T Weidner 24 son single 2/1876 student PA PA PA Emma E Weidner 22 dau single 8/1877 PA PA PA Harriet R Weidner 21 dau single 11/1878 PA PA PA looper stocking factory Mary E Weidner 20 dau single 3/1880 PA PA PA knitter stocking factory Frank's birth matches with this Census in 1860: 1860 Census, Alsace, Berks Co PA David Weidner 35 PA, farmer Rebecca Weidner 35, PA James Weidner 16, PA farm hand, attends school Catherine Weidner 12 PA, attends school Henry Weidner 10 PA, attends school Frank Weidner 5 PA *** Ema E Weidner 4 mos PA John Grumard 21 , PA farm hand Elizebeth Heffner 14 servant In 1870 David and wife Rebecca are living in Reading in the same house, but counted as sep h/h, with his parents: 1870 Census, Reading, Ward 9 dwelling #921 household # 1144 George WEIDNER, age 69, PA, yeoman Mary age 70, keeping house same dwelling household #1145 David WEIDNER, age 45, huckster, PA Rebecca, age 46, PA Emma age 10 PA In 1880 he is in Exeter and wife is MArgaret: 1880 Census, Exeter, Berks Co PA David Weidner, age 58, farmer, PA PA PA Margaret, age 59,wife, PA GER PA cannot read Henry age 29, son, single PA PA PA works on farm Emma REIDER, age 20, dau, married within the year PA PA PA * Henry DANNER, 16, servant PA PA PA Here is David in Perry Twp in 1850: 1850 Census, Perry Twp, Berks Co PA David WEIDNER, age 27, potter, PA Rebecca age 29, PA James, age 6, PA Cityana(Catherine), age 3, PA *Emma G. WEIDNER m Elan H REITER on 1/3/1880. He was born in Richmond Twp, and she was born in Alsace. They were residents of Exeter when they married. She was age 20, and he was age 22 when married in Lutheran church by Rev. B D Zweizig. (source: 'Marriages Performed in City of Reading 7/1/1876-10/1/1885', Richard L Frank, pub 5/2000, page 180) The Berks Co Register of Wills has this in Deaths in Reading: Weidner David 4/26/1889 line 371 This goes with the death notice for him....I have seen David and Daniel interchanged sometimes. Has anyone seen his name in cemetery in Reading or Exeter? Nancy - please post newspaper notice to the Obituary section on the board. Diana in AL audianaq@msn.com

Can someone tell me whether a reference in the census records for place of birth as 'Hesse Conel' is referring to the state of Hesse in Germany, and if so what is 'Conel?' Is that an abbreviation for something? Sandi in MI