This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DonnaGerber Surnames: Hinkle, Hinkel Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10207.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 1860 census of Salisbury Twp., Lehigh Co., has the following: John Hinkle 52 Sarah Hinkle 43 Henry Hinkle 22 John Hinkle 17 Nathan Hinkle 14 Franklin Hinkle 12 David Hinkle 9 Oliver Hinkle 6 Sobina Hinkle 3 Sarah Harver 19 The 1840 census of S. Whitehall Twp., Lehigh Co., has the following: Name: John Herikel [John Hinkel] Township: South Whitehall County: Lehigh State: Pennsylvania Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 7 Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 5 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2 Total Free White Persons: 7 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 7 Looking at the record, I would read the name as Hinkel. You may also want to check out this family tree that I found on ancestry.com to see if they can help: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1542062/person/-1913833444. There is a picture of his tombstone with the following information on where it is located: Western Salisbury Jerusalem Church Old Cemetery, Section A, Row 10. Hope some of this helps you in your search. It's always possible that he died intestate (without a will) and that is why you can't find one. Sometimes this will actually give you more information since there will be papers filed requesting an administrator be appointed and there may be lists of heirs, etc. Also, as you can see, spelling wasn't always consistent so be open to variations. Good luck! 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.