John, Here's my info & source for Hoffman of Adams Co. >From the book Catholic Trails West, The Founding Catholic Families of Pennsylvania, Vol 2 by Edmund Adams and Barbara Brady O'Keefe; Chapter on Sacred Heart Chapel, Conewago; Founding Catholic Families of Conewago; page 361: ADAMS Ignatius, son of Thomas and Magdalena b. 1767 d 18 Jan 1853 m. Maria Hoffman, her parents Christian & Catharine Hoffman Jane Tripp ----- Original Message ----- From: John To: PACAMBRI-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:07 PM Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] ig adams Does anyone know the parents of Maria Anna Hoffman? -----Original Message----- From: pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of JCTripp Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:20 PM To: ; Mary Hoffherr; James Thomas Rosenbaum Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] ig adams Jim, You are correct. The 2 that I know of are Ignatius, of unknown, but died in Cambria Co & Ignatius of Adams Co. Ignatius Adams from Cambria Co., husband of Honiria Burgoon, dates are from an email sent 06-16-2008 by MMS Democratic Standard Newspaper, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. Wednesday Nov. 21, 1866 issue. DEATH OF AN OLD HUNTER- Ignatius Adams, the celebrated hunter and trapper of the Alleghenies, died at his residence, near Cresson, Cambria County, on the 17th inst., at the advanced age of 100 years. The Ebensburg correspondent of the Johnstown Tribune, noticing his death says: He was one of the pioneers of Cambria county, and was known, either personally or by reputation, to probably every man, woman and child within its limits. While his fame as a mighty hunter was wide-spread, he was no less noted for his kindness and cleverness. While his name was thought worty (sp) to be linked with that of the renowned Leather stocking, he at the same time was invested by common consent with the appellation of old school gentleman. His loss will be deeply regretted. One of the mineral springs at Cresson is named "Ignatius Spring", in honor of the old veteran. In Dr. Jackson's singular book "The Mountain", printed in 1860, in the chapter descriptive of the properties and virtues of the waters of Cresson, occurs the following: "It (this spring), has been named after the venerable huntsman, Ignatius Adams, who first discovered its life-preserving powers, and gave to the world, in its own person, a revelation of the secret of its true medicinal qualities. By drinking this water, dwelling in the woods, and eating venison, he has lived to near the good old age of one hundred years". The 'other' Ignatius Adams (that I know of) is Ignatius Adams, son of Thomas Adams the Revolutioner. His information is from Conewago Chapel burials. Adams, Ignatius; d 1-18-1853; 86 yrs. That would give a birth date of 1767. He married Maria Anna Hoffman and fathered 11 children (1796-1822). He stayed put in Adams co. Regards, Jane Tripp ----- Original Message ----- From: James Thomas Rosenbaum To: Mary Hoffherr Cc: Message Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:27 PM Subject: [PACAMBRI] ig adams The Lilly book gives different data for Ignatius Adams on p. 9 than I have. 1767-1853 vs. 1766-1866 Are ther two of same time frame? James Thomas Rosenbaum 310 Melvin Street Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA 15904-1219 814-266-6855