This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rgrammes1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/5011.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The following link to Goole News mentions some of the mills in Reading. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qr4hAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4JwFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4173,4745694&dq=reading hosiery-mills&hl=en Richard 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: dmpierce123 Surnames: Bright Reitnauer Yost Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/5011.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your reply. I'll will try Berks County Historial Center first. I got a few volumes but not all. The ones I have nothing. 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: lai1219 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/7479.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You can use the index on the Berks Co Register of Wills site and then look up the documents yourself for free on familysearch.org 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: lai1219 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10485.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you change the subject of the thread, you may get more replies. It helps to include the name, places, and dates you are working with. 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: lai1219 Surnames: Miller Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10490/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information related to, particularly the parents of, Valentine Miller of Maidencreek Twp/Windsor Twp in Berks Co. Will was probated 1793. May have attended Zion Windsor Castle Church (now in Perry Twp.) Will lists: wife, Elizabeth four sons, John, Isaac, Abraham, William nine daughters, Margaret, Catharine, Elizabeth, Maria, Rosina, Susana, Hanna, Esther, Sara Valentine Miller appears in a 1768 tax list for Windsor Township, indicating he was over the age of 21. If Valentine was at least 21 years old in 1768, this would give him a date of birth before or about 1747. Valentine then appears on tax lists for 1779-1781, 1783, 1786, and 1789 in neighboring Maidencreek Township. Presently Perry Township lies between Windsor and Maidencreek, but Perry was formed in 1852 from part of Windsor Township. Valentine's son, Isaac, and daughter in law were buried at Zion Windsor Castle Church, now located in Perry Township, further supporting that this family lived near the border between Maidencreek and Windsor. Valentine also appears in the 1790 census in Maidencreek Township. He is listed with 2 males over 16, 1 male under age 16, and 9 females. The estate of Valentine Miller, cordwainer of Maidencreek Township, was probated in 1793. His will was written 19 December 1792. Letters Testamentary were granted to John Reeser, the executor, on 15 February 1793. This indicates a death date between 19 December 1792 and 15 February 1793. 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: TerryKaley Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10473.2.2.1.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Diana in AL, thank you so much for the information. You have been very helpful. Did you purchase these books you keep refering to in your posts? Peter and his family is really coming together my my standpoint. You have been so helpful in all of this. How have you compiled so much information on Berks county living in AL? I'll be traveling to Philadelphia to examine there early records, Reading for futher Berks County info and to Pottsville for Schuylkill County info (Maybe I'll have to stop by the Yuengling Brewery for a nice Lager....lol). If there is anything you would like a copy of or want researched, I'd be more than happy to try and get if for you for all your help. One last thing, do you see any info for Johan,Joh,Hans or Adam Kuehlin or Kuehnlin in your marriage info. That should be around 1735 through 1745? Again thanks for your help in all of this. Terry Kaley in PA. 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 completed my research about Herdorf immigrants to Allentown, Pennsylvania. I found 205 immigrants. The surnames are: Alof, Becker, Bingener, Boehmer, Brühl, Büsgen, Düber, Eisbach, Ermert, Farnschläder, Frensch, Gerhardus, Gross, Heidrich, Hellinghausen, Helmert, Heukäufer, Höfer, Holschbach, Huhn, Imhäuser, Irlich, Jacobs, Jung, Kipping, Klein, Koehler, Koetting, Krah, Latsch, Maerzhaeuser, Mertens, Mochenhaupt, Mühleib, Muhl, Nauroth, Quast, Reifenrath, Schermoly, Schlosser, Schmidt, Schönfelder, Schütz, Seifert, Seifner, Stinner, Stricker, Stün, Utsch, Vogel, Wickel, Wisser, and Zöller. For each immigrant, I constructed a family tree of ancestors, uncles, aunts and siblings. The data in these trees is based on Church Book records and Familenbuchen. Some trees originate in the 1600’s. The information is on my new website www.herdorf2allentown.info. If anyone has an ancestor with one of the surnames noted above, or suspects that their ancestor was born in Herdorf area, I am happy to share the information that I have. In return, I would ask that you share what you know about your ancestors and their descendants. Joel Hoffner, Bethlehem, PA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: audianaq41 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/5011.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You may want to contact the Historical Society of Berks Co. The librarian in the research room may have old photos. As far as a list of employees, there were just too many hosiery mills in early 1900s! Over 1800 employees worked in 18 diff mills. Some made fine hosiery that shipped all over the US! Also, a series of books, The Passing Scene, have been published by George M. Meiser, IX of the Berks Co Hist Soc, which contain old photos from around the county. You could browse thru some 16 vols to see if photos of the mills and any of your kin are in any of them. Diana in AL 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: audianaq41 Surnames: KEHLY, KATZMOYER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10473.2.2.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have pages of an alphabetized compilation of Schwarzwald Reformed baptisms by Jacqueline D Nein, pub 1987. The entry you are looking for has this: Peter KEHLEY, son of Peter, born 11/19/1791, bp 4/8/1792, spons: Peter Katzmeyer and Rosina Wagner. I also have 'Berks Co Marriages Vol 1' 1730-1800, pub. 1986 by HP Publishing, and his marriage by Rev. Wilhelm Boos, (who pastored at Schwartzwald mostly) is shown on page 63. Peter KEHLY, Cumry and Magdalena Katzmoyer were married on 1/31/1786. Hope this helps. Diana in AL 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: dmpierce123 Surnames: Bright Yost Reitnauer Keim Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/5011.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Which one of these hoisery mills would have been the Grist mill for silk hoisery of Reading? I have ancestors that were the loopers or forelady at one. No address was given. This would be around early 1920's my guess. I wish I could find an article or picture of the workers with their names or some company rosters. Maybe a newspaper article from Reading Eagle or Reading Adler. 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: dmpierce123 Surnames: Bright, Yost, Reitnauer, Keim Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/5011.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Which one of these hoisery mills would have been the Grist mill of Reading or nearby ? I have ancestors that were the loopers or forelady at one. No address was given. This would be around early 1900's. I wish I could find an article or picture of the workers with their names or some company rosters. Maybe in the Reading Eagle or or Reading Adler? 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.

Thank so much for your offer - am looking for the name(s)) Liveringhouse/ Livinghouse. Really appreciate your sharing with us - Ahlive

At 10:16 AM 1/26/2013, you wrote: > I plan a research trip to Reading in the next few weeks during which I would >like to locate the original court records for a case described in Volume I >of "Reports of Cases Adjudged in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania..." If you plan to look up court cases in Reading it is best to contact the prothonatary in advance so they might have any relevant documents available. Many of their files are store off-site. Make certain the Supreme Court cases you refer to is actually part of the County records. Betty

Hello, I plan a research trip to Reading in the next few weeks during which I would like to locate the original court records for a case described in Volume I of "Reports of Cases Adjudged in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania..." by Hon. Jasper Yeates, published 1871, pages 440-442. This case was for ejectment from land in Amity Township, with the plaintiff listed as Timothy Peaceable, lessee of Benjamin Bioren, vs. Jacob Keep. The reported appeal, heard at the January 1795 Supreme Court Session, was for a case originally tried before Supreme Court Justice Smith at the assizes session at Reading in May 1795 and includes testimony about incidents and disputes dating back to 1732. My goal is to locate the original records of the May 1795 assizes case and any other court records including depositions, deeds, etc. related to the dispute. Is the Berks County Courthouse likely to have these records in its archives, and if so, how do I go about requesting access to them? Thank you for any research advice you can provide, Diana Lehman

I have been to Reading twice to do research. You can either call or go to the courthouse and tell themwhat you are looking for and request the files. Chances are they are archived off site, the ones I wanted tosee were, and they will call over to the archives and have them sent over to the courthouse.It is best to make contact the day before you would plan on looking at the file because usually it takes a dayto get them over to the courthouse from the archives. They usually only call the archives once or twice a dayto give them a list of what has been requested. > From: dclehman@rcn.com > To: PABERKS@rootsweb.com > Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:16:22 -0500 > Subject: [PABERKS] 1795 court case, Berks County > > Hello, > > > > I plan a research trip to Reading in the next few weeks during which I would > like to locate the original court records for a case described in Volume I > of "Reports of Cases Adjudged in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania..." by > Hon. Jasper Yeates, published 1871, pages 440-442. This case was for > ejectment from land in Amity Township, with the plaintiff listed as Timothy > Peaceable, lessee of Benjamin Bioren, vs. Jacob Keep. The reported appeal, > heard at the January 1795 Supreme Court Session, was for a case originally > tried before Supreme Court Justice Smith at the assizes session at Reading > in May 1795 and includes testimony about incidents and disputes dating back > to 1732. > > > > My goal is to locate the original records of the May 1795 assizes case and > any other court records including depositions, deeds, etc. related to the > dispute. Is the Berks County Courthouse likely to have these records in its > archives, and if so, how do I go about requesting access to them? > > > > Thank you for any research advice you can provide, > > > > Diana Lehman > > ==== 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

Hello, My 5th greatgrandmother was Maria Catharina Kehle born 2 December 1722 in Berks county,Pa. Died 17 March 1801 in Exerter twsp., Berks,Pa. She married Christian Wicks christened 14 July 1715 in Mutterstadt Reformed Church in Mutterstadt, Germany died 7 Oct. 1813 in Alsace,Berks,Pa. And, yes I believe Kehle was originally Kuehlin. Her father was William Kuehlin. Pat Uffenorde

"PA Births, Berks Co., 1781-1800" by John T.Humphrey, pg 174: "a son, born 19 Nov 1791, to Peter Kehly & not given, Schwartzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Twp." "Schwartzwald Church Register", by Schuylkill Roots, pg 83: "Peter, born 19 Nov 1791, baptised 8 Apr 1792, son of Peter Kehly, sponsors: Peter Katzmeyer & Rosina Wagner." Hope this helps you. Sharon From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com To: PABERKS-L@rootsweb.com Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:27:52 +0000 Subject: Re: [PABERKS] Pennsylvania Births Berks County 1710-1780 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TerryKaley Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10473.2.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard thanks so much. Very relevant information. I hope you don't mind but can you verify the information below from the book you have? I got this from a tree on ancestry and I would love to verify it. Kehl�, ??? Child's Birth/Baptism Date : 19 Nov 1791 Location : Schwartzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Township County : Berks State : Pennsylvania Comment : Son Father : Peter Kehl� Mother : Mrs. ??? Kehl� 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: rgrammes1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10473.2.2.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The book only goes up to 1780. No Kehly's in the book. 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: lawgirl3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/2189.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a direct descendant of Jacob Dunkel, 1677-1767. He was my 7th great-grandfather. Thank you for all of the information provided here. I plan to visit the Dunkel Family Cemetery in the near future. FYI: my father was John Austin Dunkel, 1930-2011; his father was Richard Newton Dunkel, 1902-1969; and his father was Newton John Dunkel, 1878-?. The farthest back I have been able to go in the direct line of my father is Jacob Dunkel, 1800-1880. Sincerely, Evelyn Dunkel Heilbrunn 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.

Are you a Wamsher researcher? Do you have any information on Wamsher intermarrying with Blands? "Please be careful about identifying Barbara, wife of Johannes Fehr/Fair as Barbara "Wamsher." There is no proof that was her surname. The person appointed administrator of her estate was William Wamsher [spelling varies] called "a friend and relative" of Barbara. Although he is identified as a relative, that does not mean he is her brother or nephew. There is evidence of a Barbara Wamsher in a nearby county but thus far there is no hard proof (or at least any of which I am aware!) that this is the same Barbara who was the wife of Johannes Fair. Barbara could have been the sister of William Wamsher's wife, etc., etc."