John MOYER/MAYER and wife Anna had two daughters: Catharine who m/1 Marx/Marks FAIR before 1781 and m/2 Casper WOLF after 1796. Anna Margaret m. before Aug 1784 Philip FAIR, Marx' brother After Marx FAIR's death, two of his sons went to live with their uncle Peter FAIR in Indiana Co., PA. Later other children petitioned Orphans Court to have their stepfather, Casper Wolf, appointed as their guardian. Judy

Joseph was born 1822 bernville Pa. He was marriedto Marie Witman. They both died 1905. I am looking for Joseph's mother and father. I think the fathers name was either JOHN JOSEPH OR JACOB, Does anyone have any information former? Sent from my iPad

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: diwitman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10487.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: They would probably be your best bet. They have a very knowledgeable staff. 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: geni_lady Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10487.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No, but I live in Berks county, so maybe I'll stop in there next week. 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: diwitman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10487.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I wonder if the Berks Historical Society might have an idea? Have you tried calling and asking them? 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: geni_lady Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10487.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No period. I think it must mean brought. Assuming that they came from Germany or Switzerland. I agree that "bread" does not make sense in this context. I thought maybe it was an archaic word. 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: snyder0424 Surnames: Snyder, Riegel, Reigel Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10488/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any help I can find on tracing my SNYDER line farther back than Jared Snyder (b. 1826). I have him in Penn Twnshp in Berks Co. in the 1850, 1860, and 1870 censuses. In the 1850 census he is in the home of an ABRAHAM SNYDER (b. 1787 in PA) and Cath(erine) SNYDER (b. 1791) with siblings Jacob SNYDER (b. 1815), Louisa Ann SNYDER (b. 1831), and Elvina SNYDER (b. 1835). The house next on the census has as its head, William SNYDER (b. 1817) who I believe was another son of ABRAHAM. In the 1860 Census Jared (Jerred) lives with his wife Sarah (unknown maiden name) (b. 1830 in PA) and his children: Franklin (b. 1851), Matilda (b. 1852), James (b. 1853), and Geo. (George) (b. 1855), as well as his mother Catharine (b. 1790). I know that my direct ancestor (Franklin) moved to the Greenwich Twnshp in Berks County sometime between 1870 and 1880 and married a Lydia Riegel (Reigel)(daughter of Benneville Riegel). I would really appreciate any help with details of this Snyd! er family's origins and locations prior to 1850. 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 think this a logical suggestion. Reminds me that in German the word for a bride is braut. The two names in the reference are both German: JOHNS and KOCH. JRB On Jan 12, 2013, at 8:39 AM, Doris Christian wrote: > They had to publish the intention to marry. the brot is betroth. > > Doris > On Jan 11, 2013, at 9:10 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> Author: geni_lady >> Surnames: Johns, Koch >> Classification: queries >> >> Message Board URL: >> >> http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10487/mb.ashx >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> I'm trying to help a cousin solve a mystery about her home built c. >> 1850. Years ago when they were renovating their home, they found >> carved into a board in the stairwell, "Christina Johns brot by >> Edwin Koch Apr 6th 1796." Do you think this means that Edwin >> brought Christina from the homeland on this date or is there >> another meaning for the word "brot"? We don't know who built the >> home. It seems logical that Edwin, Christina or a descendant built >> the home. I searched the Berks Co deeds online with no hits. Any >> thoughts or suggestions? >> >> 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 > > ************************** > Visit: http://www.dmkheritage.com > To check on the latest County Histories and Parish Records on CDs > Indexed and 100% SEARCHABLE > > > > > ==== 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

They had to publish the intention to marry. the brot is betroth. Doris On Jan 11, 2013, at 9:10 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: geni_lady > Surnames: Johns, Koch > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10487/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I'm trying to help a cousin solve a mystery about her home built c.1850. Years ago when they were renovating their home, they found carved into a board in the stairwell, "Christina Johns brot by Edwin Koch Apr 6th 1796." Do you think this means that Edwin brought Christina from the homeland on this date or is there another meaning for the word "brot"? We don't know who built the home. It seems logical that Edwin, Christina or a descendant built the home. I searched the Berks Co deeds online with no hits. Any thoughts or suggestions? > > 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 ************************** Visit: http://www.dmkheritage.com To check on the latest County Histories and Parish Records on CDs Indexed and 100% SEARCHABLE

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/10024.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Frank, The marriages were from Schwarzwald Reformed. I don't see any of your names in those records. You probably will need to look in Chester Co for a marriage. Have you made any queries on the Chester Co board? Sorry, 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: geni_lady Surnames: Johns, Koch Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10487/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm trying to help a cousin solve a mystery about her home built c.1850. Years ago when they were renovating their home, they found carved into a board in the stairwell, "Christina Johns brot by Edwin Koch Apr 6th 1796." Do you think this means that Edwin brought Christina from the homeland on this date or is there another meaning for the word "brot"? We don't know who built the home. It seems logical that Edwin, Christina or a descendant built the home. I searched the Berks Co deeds online with no hits. Any thoughts or suggestions? 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.

On 1/11/2013 9:10 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: geni_lady > Surnames: Johns, Koch > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10487/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I'm trying to help a cousin solve a mystery about her home built c.1850. Years ago when they were renovating their home, they found carved into a board in the stairwell, "Christina Johns brot by Edwin Koch Apr 6th 1796." Do you think this means that Edwin brought Christina from the homeland on this date or is there another meaning for the word "brot"? We don't know who built the home. It seems logical that Edwin, Christina or a descendant built the home. I searched the Berks Co deeds online with no hits. Any thoughts or suggestions? See also this quote from the Journals of Lewis and Clark. 1804 J. Ordway /Jrnl./ 30 Nov. in /Jrnls. Lewis & Clark Exped. <javascript:void(0)>/ (1995) IX. 99 We raised a Steep bank back of this bottom which brot us on the level prarie. Jeffrey -- --- Jeffrey B. Gibson D.Phil. Oxon. 1500 W. Pratt Blvd Chicago, IL jgibson000@comcast.net

On 1/11/2013 9:10 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > > I'm trying to help a cousin solve a mystery about her home built c.1850. Years ago when they were renovating their home, they found carved into a board in the stairwell, "Christina Johns brot by Edwin Koch Apr 6th 1796." Do you think this means that Edwin brought Christina from the homeland on this date or is there another meaning for the word "brot"? We don't know who built the home. It seems logical that Edwin, Christina or a descendant built the home. I searched the Berks Co deeds online with no hits. Any thoughts or suggestions? The Oxford English Dictionary adduces an 18th century PA sentence in which "brot" is obviously a colloquialism for :"brought" 1762 in /Pennsylvania Mag. Hist. & Biogr. <javascript:void(0)>/ (1913) *37* 174 Mullen brot me a Bottle of Oyle from ye Oyl Spring at Mooskingum. Jeffrey -- --- Jeffrey B. Gibson D.Phil. Oxon. 1500 W. Pratt Blvd Chicago, IL jgibson000@comcast.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: FrankHoffman28 Surnames: Davis, Lewis, Fair Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10024.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Perhaps the connection of Thomas Lewis and his family to my Davis family will pan out. In the Administration papers of Thomas Lewis there is a mention of W. Davis (but no relation given). By any chance in the same source where you found Betsey Lewis' marriage to John Fair, can you find Margaret Lewis married to William Davis? This would give me solid direction in tracing my earliest Davis ancestor. Margaret Lewis & William Davis' first child was Ann, born circa 1803. This may give some guidance on their marriage date. I have used tax records to trace William Davis back to Brandywine Twp, Chester Co. In 1802, he was taxed as a freeman (21 but unmarried). In 1803, he was taxed as an inmate and listed as a blacksmith in Brandywine and remained there until Honey Brook (where Thomas Lewis died) in 1809 tax records. May be grasping at straws but worth a shot. 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.

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/9921.1.1.7.1.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Terry, what is the name of the person you are looking for? The Berks Co Historical Society has an online index of church records at this link: http://www.berkshistory.org/library/churchrecordindex/ You can use their site to help pinpoint a church for your name. Click on the name you want, if listed, and a screen will come up for you to print and complete the information and mail to them for a copy of the page your name is on. There is a $8 per page fee for this information. Diana in AL 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: Vanderslice Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10486.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: His burial was shown in First Reformed Reading church records: Heinrich can der Sleiss. of apoplexy, buried on 2/12/1797 age 70 years, 11 months and 1 day. Source: Berks Co Church Records of the 18th Century, vol 4, pub 1999, p 20. For his widow Catharine, I have she died in Philadelphia 8/20/1809 and buried at German Presbyterian Church cemetery in Philadelphia, sons Jacob and George signed for burial permit. Their son Jacob is also buried in Philadelphia at the same cemetery on 1/10/1815 per Vanderslice and Allied Families book, p 108:. 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: FAIR, MAYER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10024.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is a will abstract in Robeson Berks Co for a John MAYER whose daughter married FAIR: Will dated 5/17/1796 probated 8/13/1796 Son John Wife Anna dau Margaret who had children dau Catharine who had 7 children by her late husband Mark FAIR, deceased. Mentions soninlaw Philip FAIR, also John FAIR son of his daughter Catharine. So now we have MARK FAIR m Catharine MAYER and had son John FAIR. and a dau MAYER who married to a Philip FAIR, or did the widow Catharine remarry Philip FAIR? It seem the soninlaw Mark FAIR died c1792 in Robeson, intestate, per this abstract: Marks FAIR, Robeson, 8/14/1792 Admin to Catharine, the widow. 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: FAIR, FARR, FAIR, FAHR, FEHR Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10024.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Surname variation: In Chester Co Births by John T Humphrey there was a John FARR b 2 4th month 1737 to Edward and Jane FARR and were Quaker. Edward and Jane were at Goshen Monthly Meeting in Chester Co. Don't know if that spelling evolved into FAIR or not! (Frank Hoffman, this is for you! See marriages below *) In Chester Co Wills: John FAIR was appointed administrator in estate of Thomas LEWIS, Honeybrook, on 1/15/1805. He was soninlaw of Thomas, as the will was found and that abstract reads: Thomas LEWIS, Chester Co, written 12/10/1804 probated 1/15/1805. To son-in-law John FAIR, in consideration of the care he has taken of me in my illness, all my property. Signed with mark. Wits: Peter Trego and Matthias Skinner. Schwarzwald Reformed, Exeter marriages: Matthias FÄHR and Margaretha WOLFF, Rob., on 2/16/1790 John FAHR to Betsey LEWIS, Robeson, on 2/12/1797. * Jacob DROPP to Hannah FAIR, Rob., 12/19/1797 Philip DROPP and Barbara FÄHR, Rob 7/8/1800 Andreas HAUCK and Catharina FEHR 6/20/1809 *It seems that Betsey LEWIS is daughter of the Thomas LEWIS who died in Chester Co 1805. And she and John lived in Robeson Twp. So with this info, I agree with Judy, there are 2 families of John FAIR and FEHR and FAHR, maybe even FARR! Sorting them out is a challenge. Diana in AL audianaq@msn.com 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: FAIR, HOFFMAN, GEIGER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10024.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michael, There are will abstracts for John FAIR in Caernarvon, Berks Co in 1808 which names his 8 children, including a deceased son: Will of John Fair, Caernarvon, Berks Co PA Will dated 7/8/1807, proved 4/18/1808 Provides for wife Barbara. Plantation where I now live to be sold and proceeds divided into 8 shares to sons Philip, Jacob, and Peter, dau. Mary, sons John, Mathias and Michael and remaining share to child of deceased Marks Fair. Exec: son in law George Hoffman Wits: Peter Schweitzer and John Bear. His wife died a few years later c4/1818 in Union Berks Co, and had no will, but her estate was administered by a relative: Will Abstracts: Barbara FAIR, widow, Union Admin to Wm Wampshire, relative on 4/27/1818. I have a little information on Elijah GEIGER and Mary. He was a son of Peter GEIGER 1801-1884 and Nancy Ann Hoffman (!808- 1907) who died in Harrisburg. Her parents were George HOFFMAN m Maria FAIR. His parents were Paul GEIGER (1768-1823 and Sarah SANDS (1772-1828, who are buried in Geigertown in Old Forest St Paul's ME cemetery). Paul and Sarah were married at Schwarzwald Reformed on 1/1/1791. He was a son of Paul GEIGER and Mary Eva Kistler. Cemetery stone, Old Forest Cemetery, Geigertown, Berks Co., reads: Here rests John Paul Geiger, who was beloved in life. He was born in Berwagen, Helmstadt, Germany, 11/15/1723. He entered Holy state of matrimony with Maria Eva, born Kistler, and at once moved to this country with his faithful wife. There were born unto them in a happy union, 4 sons and 5 daughters. He also had surviving 86 grandchildren and after living in a blessed union for 49 years, the Lord took him unto himself in August 2, 1798 at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 17 days. Funeral text was Isaiah 38 Chapt vv., 1-3. Hope this helps. Diana in AL audianaq@msn.com 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: BETTY1309 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10486/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone know where Henry Vanderslice and his wife Catherine (Sassamanhausen) are buried? Henry Vanderslice (b) 9 Mar 1726 Providence Twp (d) 10 feb 1797 Reading Catherine Sassamanhausen Your 6th great grandmother (b) 14 Mar 1732 Maxatawney (d) 20 Aug 1809 Reading 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.