Hello to all! I am new to this list, but am a "regular" on the Clearfield Co list. Am hoping to find more information on my late father's family and look forward to sharing information with you all. Will start with my 4th great grandfather... 1. PETER1 ERHARD1 was born Abt. 1750 of Centre Co., PA or Montgomery Co., PA, and died 1827 in Susquehanna River, Clearfield, PA by drowning. He married EVA CHRISTINA DALE Abt. 1799, daughter of CHRISTIAN DALE and RACHEL KREBS. She was born 05/08/1765 in Upper Saucon, Northhampton Co., PA, and died in PA. According to Straw, Peter drowned in 1827. There is little or no evidence that Peter is the son of Daniel Erhard, who arrived in Philadelphia on September 24, 1751. More About PETER ERHARD: Land Acquisition1: 1803, Purchased several hundred acres south of Curwensville, Clearfield Co., PA Land Acquisition2: 1816, Purchased several hundred acres where New Millport, Clearfield Co., PA now is Religion: Lutheran Residence: Bef. 1803, Lived in Centre Co., PA More About EVA CHRISTINA DALE: Christening: 05/27/1765, Upper Saucon, Lehigh, PA Children of PETER ERHARD and EVA DALE are: i. CHRISTIAN2 ERHARD2, b. 01/15/1801, Centre Co., PA; d. 05/15/1857, New Millport, Clearfield Co., PA; m. JANE PATTERSON3, Abt. 1829, PA; b. 10/25/1807; d. 1882, New Millport, Clearfield Co., PA. More About CHRISTIAN ERHARD: Census: 1850, Shown as Christian Earhart, age 49, 1850 Clearfield Co., PA Census Religion: Lutheran Marriage Notes for CHRISTIAN ERHARD and JANE PATTERSON: The children listed on the 1850 census were: Lewis - 18 John - 14 Rachel - 13 Enoch - 9 Mary J - 7 Philip - 3 Martha E - 1 All the children's last names were spelled "Earhard" ii. MARGARET ERHARD, b. 06/11/1802, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 04/15/1887; m. JOSEPH PATTERSON4, 06/01/1830; b. 1805, PA5; d. 1883. More About JOSEPH PATTERSON: Occupation: 1850, Farmer iii. GEORGE ERHARD6, b. 01/02/1804, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 09/25/1888, Knox Township, Clearfield Co., PA; m. SUSANNAH PEOPLES, 06/10/1830, Centre Co., PA; b. 1810, Washington Furnace, Nittany Vallery, Centre Co., PA. More About GEORGE ERHARD: Elected: Bet. 1856 - 1861, County Commissioner Misc Info1: Democrat iv. DAVID ERHARD7, b. 1807, Pike, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 01/25/1855. Notes for DAVID ERHARD: "New Millport -- The only village in the township (Knox Township, PA) is situated on the banks of Little Clearfield Creek. The first dwelling-house in the village was built by David Erhard, sr., about 1834, near the mill-race on the lot now occupied by D. W. Cathcart's stable. It has been a town of slow growth, but the building of the Beech Creek Railroad through it in 1885, gave it a new impetus; the old houses were repaired, and new ones built, until its appearance has so changed, that a resident of former years would not know the place. Quite a number of houses have been built on the Ferguson township side of the creek. The bituminous coal in the township is not yet developed, except by a few banks for home consumption, by John Fox, David Erhard, William Joy, William McDonald, R. D. Fink, S. C. Snyder and Peter Mays." SOURCE: Aldrich History Project by Lewis Cass Aldrich More About DAVID ERHARD: Census: 1850, Shows him as head of house, no spouse, but other family living with him Marital Status: Never married Occupation: 1850, Lumberman v. PHILLIP ERHARD, b. 09/09/1809, Knox Twp., Clearfield Co., PA; d. 05/10/1868; m. MARY ANN CURRY, Abt. 1840; b. 11/13/1817, New Millport, Clearfield Co., PA; d. 06/15/1872. Notes for PHILLIP ERHARD: "New Millport -- The first industries being mills, suggested the name C Millport, and the word New, was added when the post-office was established here, to distinguish it from Millport, in Potter county, Pa. The first postmaster was D. E. Mokel, appointed in 1855 or 1856, and succeeded in 1861, by Martin O. Stirk. H. J. Sloppy was appointed in May, 1867, and held the office until 1876, when John Fox was appointed. He resigned in 1879, and was succeeded by M. R. Lewis, who kept the office about one year, when he recommended George C. Arnold for the place, and he was appointed. A short time before his death he resigned, and Elmer E. Fink was appointed and took charge of the office July 1, 1883, and in April, 1886, Philip Erhard, the present incumbent was appointed. In January, 1887, the office was burned with all its equipments." SOURCE: Aldrich History Project; Chapter XLIV; History of Knox Township ============= His children's names were spelled "Earhart" on the 1850 census, with the exception of Eliza--her last name was spelled "Earhard". The only children listed were: Eliza, age 9; Hosea, age 5; Eli, age 7; Sarah, age 3; and Ezra, age 1. This family "lived next door" to William and Jane Caldwell Wise according to the 1850 census. More About PHILLIP ERHARD: Census: 1850, Shown as Phillip Earhard, age 40, living in Ferguson Twp, Cleafield Co., PA Occupation: Lumberman, farmer, and carpenter and "noted hunter" Marriage Notes for PHILLIP ERHARD and MARY CURRY: The children that are shown in the 1850 census are: Eliza - 9 Eli - 7 Hosea - 5 Sarah - 3 Ezra - 1 I am trying to find the names of Peter ERHARD's parents. It is not known if he was born in Centre Co or perhaps aboard ship during his parents' immigration. I'd appreciate any little tidbit you may have! Also, if this is too much information to be posted, please let me know, and next time I'll do better! Best regards, Jacquelyn Erhard Bean