This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SharonKleinstuber Surnames: DERR, DOERR, YORGEY, ADAM Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/7440.8.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I descend from Charlotte Yorgey (1820-1905); d/o Jacob (1797-1884); s/o Christian (1764-1834); s/o Heinrich (1728-1814). Henry Yorgey (1775-1844) is probably a son of Henry Yorgey (1752-1823); s/o Heinrich (1728-1814). In my Yorgey family, but not my direct ancestor. There are a lot of Henry Yorgys. I think all of Heinrich sons (Henry, Peter, Christian & Mathias) named a son Henry. My ancestor, Bernhard Adam (1731-1810), married Anna Margaretha Doerr (or Derr) (1727-1792). I have not been able to find her parents or siblings. 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: bobbyr144 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/7440.8.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The will of John Derr shows that the estate was to be divided in 3 shares to sons Samuel and George & daughter Dolly. I show Dolly married to Henry George 1780-1847, a tanner in Hereford Twp., Berks Co. Henry's will mentions their son Charles George, to whom he left his German bible, and daughter Lydia 1798-1854 who was married to Richard Gregory. Is this the same family to which you referred? Do you have any additional information on Henry George (Yorgey)? 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: churchj1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10239.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cahterine Geissler was Catherine Gossler who married Amos Laughlin. Her Father was Johan Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Gossler and her grandfather was Henry Gossler. Family lore said dutch, but that was the word for PA Deutch....germans. Henry Gossler 1724-1784 and wife Dorothea Hedwig lived in Reading, Berks, Pa. He was a baker and served in the Revolutionary War as a guard of prisoners. His son Christian Frederick also served in that capacity, he died in 1789. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENTof Henry Gossler Gossler Henry 1784 Reading Will In the name of God Amen, I Henry Gossler of the Town of Reading in the County of Berks in the State of Pennsylvania, Baker, a old and weak in body but of a good sound disposing mind memory and understanding thanks be to God for it, and I have considered the fallibility of my body. And I make and publish this to be my testament and Last Will in the following manner. Firstly(?) I recommend my mortal soul in the hands of Almighty God and my body to be buried in a Decent Manner and that all my Debts shall be paid and of my Estate. Item: I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Dorothea Gossler all and singular my personal Estate of Each and Every Denomination without Exeplision(?) to have and to hold the some to her and to her heirs and assigns forever. Item: My will is and I order that my beloved wife Dorothea Gossler shall have possession and enjoy all my whole Real Estate on the County of Berks so freely and fully as I had the same in my life. Given or rent it and either in part or in the whole as she may think proper and for her own benefit during the time of her widowhood and no longer. With the condition that she shall pay my just debts and pay the taxes for said real estate. Item: My will is that if in case my wife Dorothea Gossler shall marry again of depart her natural life than and from thence forth I give devise and bequeath to my son Frederich Gossler and his heirs and assigns forever - first of all my own dwelling house and lot of ground situate on the east side of Callow Hill Street. And is marked in the general plan of said town with number four hundred I say 400 - on the northernmost (???) of the lot 401 adjoining to the former lot. And from other lots of ground situate on the Eastside of Princess Street in the town of Reading adjoining each other and one marked in the plan of the town with the numbers 409-412 and fro house on thirteen in 416 as by second deed my Appson(?) and also all in singular my bond and plantation on and lots situate in the township of Alsace near the town of Reading and known by the name of Lightponds and paths and lots combining in the whole seventy five acres of land it be the same more or less, to have and hol! d all the aforesaid lands and lots to him my son Frederich Gossler his heirs and assigns forever after the marriage or death of my wife Dorothea Gossler according to the true meaning of the will unless and (????) nevertheless to the condition that before the shall take possession of the same or any part thereof he shall have two reputable and impartial men and my other children to check on them four men in my three if them shall value and appraise all the said real estate and such sum or sums of money of such valuation. My son Frederich Gossler his heirs, executors administrators or assigns shall pay / well second(?)/ in the following manner that is to say on one years time after he hath taken or (???????) to hence taken possession of his bequeathen lands the sum of twenty five ponds gold or silver money to my son Henry Gossler and the sum of twenty five pounds of like money to my daughter Elizabeth Dorothea Beck - the second year the sum of twenty five pounds like money to! my son John Gossler and the sum of twenty five pounds to my daughter Catherina Gossler - the third year he shall reclaim the sum of twenty five pounds in his own home and the sum of twenty five pounds to my son Andreas Gossler - the fourth year he shall begin again with my son Henry Gossler and my daughter Elizabeth Dorothea Beck and so continue until the whole sum of (???) valuation money is paid in money (???) and my son Frederich Gossler shall have one equal share with his brothers and sisters in the money according to the true intent and meaning of this my last testament and last will. Item: My will (????) and I give deliver and bequeath to my son Andreas Gosler and his heirs and assigns for ever my house and lot of ground situate on the west side of Callow Hill Street in the town of Reading and is marked in the plan of the said town withmarkers three hundred and eighty seven 387 as by deed my appear that is to say from and after the with whom my wife Dorothea Gossler should marry again or depart her natural life as before mentioned with the condition that before he should take possession pf such house and plot of land he shall have two reputable and impartial men and my other children shall choose (??) and then four men or any three of them shall value and appraise the same and my son Andreas Gossler his heirs executors administrators and assigns shall pay such valuation money/ will second of in the following manner that is to say - in one years time after he takes possession the sum of 10 pounds in gold or silver money to my son Henry Gossler and the sum! of 10 pounds to my daughter Elizabetha Dorothea Beck - the second year the sum of tem pounds to my son John Gossler and ten pounds to my daughter Catharine Gossler - the third year he shall reclaim ten pounds of like money as his own and pay ten pounds to my son Frederich Gossler - the fourth year he shall begin again with my son Henry Gossler and my daughter Elizabeth Dorothea Beck and to continue until the whole sum of such valuation money is fully paid and my son Andreas Gossler shall have an equal share with his brothers and sisters on such valuation money. Item: And if in life my son Andreas Gossler should die in his minority and without lawful issue in (???) him, Then and in such case I give and bequeath from there forth the (??) house and lot of ground No 387 to my son John Gossler and his heirs ans assigns for ever make and subject neverthelwss to all and singular the conditions as my son Andreas Gossler his heirs executors administrators and assigns never to keep perform and fulfill in all cases whatsoever. Item: My will is and I ordain my wife Dorothea Gossler shall buy for my daughter Catharine Gossler one good feather bed and furniture to such bed one cow and such household goods as my daughter Elizabeth Dorothea Beck received in y lifetime and to pay for the same and of my Rent or personal estate so as she may think proper all then L leave to my wifes discretion. Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my wife Dorothea Gossler Executrix and my son Frederich Gossler Executor of this my testament and last will in witness whereof I (hocerded?) my own hand and seal on the 8th day of April -1-Anno Domini 1783. Henry Gossler |SEAL| Signed sealed published and declared by the Henry Gossler to be his last will in his hand in the presence of Conrad Brown William Reeser Registers Office at Reading in Berks County February 21st 1784 appeared Conrad Brown and William Reeser witnesses to the above written will and Conrad Brown upon his solemn oath and William Reeser on his solemn affirmation did severely declare and say that they were present and saw and heard Henry Gossler the testator therein named sign, seal, pronounce, publish and declare the above writing to be his last will and testament that at the time of doing thereof he was of sound mind memory and understanding as the verily believe and the names of Conrad Brown ad William Reeser subscribers thereto as witnesses are of their own proper hand writing by them respectively thereto subscribed in the presence if each other on the request and in the presence of the testator (Corum?) me Henry Christ Register Transcribed by Michelle Fegley Wahrenberger Jan 28 2008 RECORD OF BURIAL PLACE OF VETERAN Name: Gossler, Henry 59-2-5 Date of Birth: 7-25-1724 Date of death: 1783 Veteran of: Revolutionary War Served: Army Date of Service: 1781 Organization: Lt. Philip Miller's Co. 6th Batt. Guarding Prisoners 1781. Rank: Private Cemetery: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Reading, PA Information Given by: G. H. Shappell (Grave Registrar) 2-27-1936 Remarks" 5th ser. vol 5 p 142 After being Recorded in the County Veteran's Grave Registration Record this card is to be sent to THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for final Record. Source of Gossler Information: Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, Pennsylvania Berks Ancestry, Rootsweb, Michelle Wahrenberger, [email protected] Findagrave.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.

Styer, John View/Sign Guest Book John H. Styer, 94, Ephrata, entered into rest in Adamstown on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010.Born in Allegheny-ville, he was a son of the late Heber and Celia (Frees) Styer.He was the husband of Arlene M. (Mountz) Styer. They were married 67 years this past Aug. 14.He was a member of Peace UCC and a lifetime member of the Adamstown VFW. He enjoyed gardening, deer hunting and spending time with his family.John started at Bollman's Hat Co., before joining the Army and entering World War II. He then worked 25 years at Harding Bakery in Bowmansville and retired from Good's Chips.In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Carole A., wife of Ralph W. Good, Adamstown, and Fay A., wife of David Frederick, Cleveland, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his son, Robert D.; his brother, James; and his sister, Mae Hoshower.A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, at the Peace United Church of Christ, 37 E. Swartzville Road, Denver, Pa., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. with Pastor William Hoch officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowmansville Union Cemetery, Brecknock Township.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's memory may be sent to Peace United Church of Christ, 37 E. Swartzville Road, Denver, PA 17517. Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Denver, Pa. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, visit www.roseborostradling.com. Published in the Reading Eagle on 12/28/2010Notice • Guest Book • Send sympathy flowers • Visit the gift shop • Make a memorial contribution Share photos, videos and more with Legacy Memorial Websites. Find out more. ____________________________________________________________ Mortgage Rates Hit 2.99% If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Gov't Refi Programs http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4d222a35da94a082b7st06vuc

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: donnashearer10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/7440.8/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My DERR family begins with John Derr d 1820. His children were Samuel, George, John and Maria Dorthea "Dolly". Dolly married Henry YORGEY,1775 -1844. Do these Berks Co. families fit in with your Derrs and Yorgeys? 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 12/14/2010 6:07 PM, Eileen Souza wrote: > You may also access Ancestry.com for free from local Family History Centers. > Our local libraries all have the Ancestry.com on their computers -- provided for by our State Library. You cannot access it at home like you can Heritage - but if Heritage does not have it then maybe your local library might. I do have the U S Deluxe which I renewed this weekend. There is not enough information yet in the Eastern European countries for me to spend on the World Deluxe. And I love researching the Reading Library -- just am so sorry that I cannot go there more. I know they did research for those who don't live in PA as they found some stuff for me, but I don't know if they still are able to do that. But nothing ventured - nothing gained if you should query them about doing research for you. Lorraine Baton Rouge, LA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Robbiekins Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/26.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you very much for the maps. They are just what I was 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: Robbiekins Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/26.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'd appreciate any information on either Peter Ruth, Justina's brother or father. I've been trying to find the brother, but I don't have enough information to know if I'm finding the correct person. Any information you'd be willing to share will be greatly appreciated. Thank 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: jdarment0 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10242.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That was alot of useful info. The list of marriage applications. I know now who Sadie G is. Saw her on a list of burials & church records. 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: bjburdan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10242.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Correction on marriages Elmer E. Keenan and Sadie G. Dunkelberger, Vol. 107 p. 199, Aug. 30, 1934 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: bjburdan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10242.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Additional marriage records in Berks County Berks Co. Register of Wills, Marriage License applications Guy R. Keenan and Barbara Scott, Vol. 288 p. 345, Nov 28, 1980 Arvilla D. Kennan and Ida Fredela DeHart, Vol. 29 p. 726, 1905 Harry N. Keenan and and Laura E. Goodman, Vol. 16 p. 238, 1895 James C. Keenan and Beatrice C. Driscoll, Vol. 11 p. 132 Carrie W. Keenan and Edwin S. Carter, Vol. 22 p. 439, 1899 Elmer E. Keenan and Sadie G. Sunkelberger, Vol. 107 p. 199, Aug. 30, 1934 Joseph Keenan and Velma R. Tyson, Vol. 92 p. 191, Dec. 24, 1929 Edward J. Keenan, Jr. and Helen McGuigan, Vol. 86 p. 11, March 19, 1929 Ralph W. Keenan and Etta Scott, Vol. 87 p. 382, Sept. 26, 1929 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: bjburdan Surnames: Keenan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10242.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Finally found one of the Keenan's on your list. Guy R. Keenan was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Keenan, probably of Oley. It seems likely that this fellow is still living, he would probably be about 68. Reading Eagle, Reading, PA September 7, 1961 Two Berks County men enlisted in the Air Force after successfully passing an audition in Washington, D. C. for the U. S. Air Force Band. They are Guy R. Keenan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard R. Keenan, Reading RD 4 ...Keenan, a 1961 graduate of Oley Valley Area High School, will be assigned to the Air Force Band at Westover Air Force Base, Mass, upon completion of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. 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: bjburdan Surnames: Keenan, Myers, Miller Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10242.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituary: Kate Keenan, w/o James Keenan Reading Eagle, Reading, PA January 20, 1916 MRS. KATE KEENAN Simplicity marked the funeral services conducted by Rev. Charles R. Myers over the remains of Kate, widow of James Keenan, whose funeral was held from the residence of her son, Orvilla Keenan, 600 North Sixth Street. The remains were attired in a white shroud and reposed in a solid oak casket with silver trimmings, bar handles and plate bearing name and age of the deceased. All services were conducted at the house. Interment under the direction of Funeral Director Miller, was made privately in Charles Evans Cemetery. 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: jdarment0 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10242.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for that link. I'll give it a look a bit later. I appreciate all your help. 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.

Betty: I figured that while the information in the deed was somewhat non standard, the young lady came flying into the clerks office full of emotion. The clerk, rather than argue with her, decided the deed of release would work in the situation. So he gave her the book and said here, write what you want to say. He was able to get her out of his office with minimum problems, and we are left with a very interesting document. She was in a very socially unacceptable condition for the time, and would have suffered from the social stigma for life. The good news is they were married and baptized the baby a couple of months later. Keith On 12/27/2010 10:09 AM, Betty Burdan wrote: > Keith, > > You were fortunate to find a deed actually written by the seller, > most of them were written by scribes hired for the task. The ones at > the courthouse were probably copies, handwritten by some clerk in the > registers office, who did nothing but copy deeds all day. > > I have found deeds for tracts of land handed down through the family > where it identifies the children of the original landowner, their > children and in some cases their children. Some deeds include the > death date of each family member who had passed away and the location > of their will. They also identify family members who have moved out > of state or to a different county in PA. They are a treasure trove > of genealogical data. > > For those ancestors whom we have never found in a local cemetery or > churchyard, the deeds might contain a mention of a burial ground on > the family farm or "plantation." Giving us the clue that the missing > ancestors were buried on the farm, in many cases without a > professional carved headstone. > > Berks County should be commended for putting the deed images on line, > as well as their estate file index and their death and marriage > indexes, along with the appearance docket indexes. We, who have > ancestors in Berks, are very lucky. > > Betty > > > ==== PABERKS Mailing List ==== > [email protected] > > To contact the List Administrator: > Rick Berkheiser, [email protected] > > 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 [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Keith, You were fortunate to find a deed actually written by the seller, most of them were written by scribes hired for the task. The ones at the courthouse were probably copies, handwritten by some clerk in the registers office, who did nothing but copy deeds all day. I have found deeds for tracts of land handed down through the family where it identifies the children of the original landowner, their children and in some cases their children. Some deeds include the death date of each family member who had passed away and the location of their will. They also identify family members who have moved out of state or to a different county in PA. They are a treasure trove of genealogical data. For those ancestors whom we have never found in a local cemetery or churchyard, the deeds might contain a mention of a burial ground on the family farm or "plantation." Giving us the clue that the missing ancestors were buried on the farm, in many cases without a professional carved headstone. Berks County should be commended for putting the deed images on line, as well as their estate file index and their death and marriage indexes, along with the appearance docket indexes. We, who have ancestors in Berks, are very lucky. Betty

Those deeds are a very good source of information not only for facts but in some cases emotions. I found a "deed" that was a release for as she states the responsibility for "his bastard son". From her hand writing you can see that when she started writing it, she was very confident in what she wanted to do. But as she got to the point of putting on paper that he was not responsible, her handwriting becomes very small and tight. You can almost see the tears on the page. On 12/27/2010 12:09 AM, [email protected] wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: bjburdan > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10242.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > The Berks County Register of Deeds site is a very valuable source of information. The deeds are full of information like that. They didn't leave anything to chance and explained it all. It's not the easiest site to work with but it sure is worth it. > > http://www.co.berks.pa.us/recorder/site/default.asp > > Betty > > 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 ==== > [email protected] > > To contact the List Administrator: > Rick Berkheiser, [email protected] > > 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 [email protected] 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: bjburdan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10242.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Berks County Register of Deeds site is a very valuable source of information. The deeds are full of information like that. They didn't leave anything to chance and explained it all. It's not the easiest site to work with but it sure is worth it. http://www.co.berks.pa.us/recorder/site/default.asp Betty 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: jdarment0 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10242.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: They certainly do go hand in hand. I haven't taken notice to the street listed in the 1920 census. But looking at that deed, is understandable how they were found on that street. Thanks so much for that too. These are things I've never seen before. 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: jdarment0 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10242.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Blankenbiller was a Keenan, sister to those aforementioned. That's a good source of info. I thought Orville was a daughter, being I've seen the name mentioned as Or & Orvilla. Plus I know now where Charles E Keenan is. That's a great find, thank you very much! 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.