On this day, July 13, 2009, I have added to my website: 583 new listings to the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Pa. Charles E. Kindt - Lebanon,Pa. e-mail: charogen@comcast.net website: http://home.comcast.net/~charogen

Hello Fellow Listers: The Perry Historians, a genealogical library located just east of New Bloomfield, Perry Co., PA. had such a marvelous turn-out for their last "Olde Times Open House" that they are again hosting another "Olde Times Open House" on Sunday, July 19th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.. All are invited to come, sit and chat awhile. Share your memories and stories. Two local authors, Jane Hower and Kenneth Clouser will be signing their books. The Freeland Family quilt frame has been restored, and folks are invited to bring their favorite thimble to work on a quilt. Thread, needles, quilt and frame will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. For more info, see The Perry Historians' website: www.ThePerryHistorians.org Or call the library on Wednesdays: (717) 582-4896

On this day, June 28, 2009, I have added to my website: --------------- 187 new listings to the Church of the Brethren Cemetery near Reistville, Lebanon Co., Pa. (taken from digital pics. of tombstones). --------------- 19 new marriage listings from the Lebanon Courier of August & September, 1850. --------------- 39 new obituary listings from the Lebanon Courier of August & September, 1850. --------------- Charles E. Kindt - Lebanon,Pa. e-mail: charogen@comcast.net website: http://home.comcast.net/~charogen

On this day, June 29, 2009, I have added to my website: --------------- 187 new listings to the Church of the Brethren Cemetery near Reistville, Lebanon Co., Pa. (taken from digital pics. of tombstones). --------------- 19 new marriage listings from the Lebanon Courier of August & September, 1850. --------------- 39 new obituary listings from the Lebanon Courier of August & September, 1850. --------------- Charles E. Kindt - Lebanon,Pa. e-mail: charogen@comcast.net website: http://home.comcast.net/~charogen

The city has records of the burials in the 4 city cemeteries available online http://www.cwftx.net/index.aspx?nid=728 Hillcrest Lakeview Riverside Rosemont

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Emma and Lee BEAR which was taken at the John D. Lemer Studio in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's with the two children ranging in age from infant to about 4 years old. Based on limited research I was able to gather some information regarding the children and their family: Lee Bidler BEAR b. 2 Aug 1890 in Carlisle, PA to parents Elmer & Kathy BEAR. Lee married Martha May GILBERT (b. 24 Jul 1891 in Roxbury, PA) on 26 Jun 1909 in Harrisburg, PA and together they had two children; Edith Mable, and Lee Bidler BEAR born in 1910 and 1915 respectively. Lee died 9 Feb 1967 in Harrisburg, PA. Census records provide the following information: 1910 census of Harrisburg, PA: Elmer BEAR, age 46, married 25 years, born PA, parents born PA, a Commercial Traveler Kate C. BEAR, wife, age 46, married 25 years, 3 children/3 living, born PA, parents born PA Emma J. DONLEY, dau, age 24, married 4 years, 3 children/3 living, born PA Lee B. BEAR, son, age 19, newly married, born PA, a Commercial Traveler Eileen BEAR, dau, age 14, born PA James E. DONLEY, son-in-law, age 26, married 4 years, born PA, parents born PA, an Overseer Harriet H. DONLEY, granddau, age 3, born PA Elmer B. DONLEY, grandson, age 1 year + 9 months, born PA Catherine H. DONLEY, granddau, age 2 months, born PA 1920 census of Harrisburg, PA: James DONLEY, age 35, born PA, parents born PA, a Reading RR Brakeman Emma DONLEY, wife, age 33, born PA, parents born PA Harriet DONLEY, dau, age 13, born PA Elmer DONLEY, son, age 11, born PA Kathryn DONLEY, dau, age 9, born PA Berl DONLEY, son, age 6, born PA Marie DONLEY, dau, age 2 years + 11 months, born PA Katie BEAR, mother-in-law, age 56, a widow, born PA, parents born PA 1920 census of Lemoyne, PA: Lee B. BEAR, age 29, born PA, parents born PA, a Railway Electrician Martha BEAR, wife, age 29, born PA, parents born PA Edith BEAR, dau, age 9, born PA Lee K. B. BEAR, son, age 4 years + 7 months, born PA I am hoping to locate someone from this BEAR Family so that this precious old photograph can be returned to the care of their family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

On this day, June 22, 2009, I have added to my website: 323 new listings to the post 1900 Obituary/Funeral Notices/Services file. Charles E. Kindt - Lebanon,Pa. e-mail: charogen@comcast.net website: http://home.comcast.net/~charogen

I've "rescued" and old photograph that is identified as Petter WERT of County Line, Pennsylvania. The photograph was taken at the C. S. Roshon Studio in Selinsgrove, PA, likely sometime in the 1860's or 1870's with Petter appearing to be in his 40's at the time it was taken. In addition to his name and location, someone has also written "& EMMERICK of Lower Augusta, PA" and "Like This" and "I Capis" on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I believe that this is a photograph of Peter Bobb WERT b. 25 May 1833, the son of Michael WERT or WIRTH (b. 16 Mar 1798 in Northumberland, PA) and Lydia BOBB (b. 18 Jun 1809 in Northumberland, PA). Peter was one of 9 children born to this couple including, Peter; John B.; Sarah H.; Jonathan; Maria Anna; Elizabeth; Polly; Catharine; and Michael B. WERT all born between 1833 and 1849. Peter married Sarah EMERICH or EMERICK (b. 15 Dec 1839) on 6 Jan 1857 in Berrysburg, PA. The couple had 3 children including Mary A. Emerick; George L. Emerick; and Laura J. Emerick WERT all born between 1858 and 1864. I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that it can be returned to its rightful place, with family. If you are a member of this WERT Family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

You're Invited to.. The 56th Annual Zinn Reunion [photo originally inserted of.... The ZINN Family taken in 1913 left to right - Ester Ellen; Calvin Stewart Semore; father, Clarence Stewart ZINN; mother, Margaret Ellen (MARTIN) ZINN; baby, Mabel Margaret; and Almeda Jane] On Sunday, June 28, 2009 Eating at 1:00 p.m. At . Marvin and Donna Zinn's at 248 Whiskey Run Rd., Newville, PA. and. Dean and Sue Zinn's at 250 Whiskey Run Rd., Newville, PA. Hamburgers, hotdogs, rolls, placesettings and drink provided. Bring a covered dish.or two .to share, your lawn chairs, horseshoes, bathing suits, towels and of course . your appetite! We'll again have our Food Basket Drawing. so bring those food items to be placed in the basket. This basket full of goodies will then be raffled off to help our reunion treasury. Doris Walker was the lucky ticket holder last year! Come and find out who' ll win it this year! Leona Kelley will be teaching us how to macramé lawn chairs. If interested bring a sturdy lawn chair, 2 crochet hooks/needles (size K / 10 ½) and approximately 2 rolls of macramé cord. The officers for the 2009 Reunion are: President - Marvin Zinn Vice-President - Dean Zinn Secretary / Historian - Donna Heller Zinn djzinn@pa.net Treasurer - Peggy Kelley Holsinger Games - Christine Zinn Look forward to seein' you here! Donna Ps. Please forward this invite to others in the family that may not have received a mailing. Thanks!

Wondered if you had received a response to your query. I drive on Colonial Road past the little cemetery quite often - it is fenced in and I don't know if the gate is locked or not. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Salapano@aol.com> To: <padauphi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 7:54 PM Subject: [PADAUPHI] Charlton Church Cemetery > Have the grave markers in Charlton Church Cemetery on Colonial Road > (Harrisburg) been transcribed? If so, where would I find a copy? > Thanks in advance!

I am looking for a list of the graves in the Fourth Creek Burial Ground and a church history from the 1750s from the Fourth Creek Presbyterian Church. Does anyone know if they are available? Thanks! Nancy Kipp nkipp@san.rr.com

----- Original Message ----- From: padauphi-request@rootsweb.com To: padauphi@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 12:01:02 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: PADAUPHI Digest, Vol 4, Issue 28 Today's Topics:    1. Website update (Charles Kindt)    2. Re: Website update (Ray Schwartz) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 16:59:36 -0400 From: "Charles Kindt" <charogen@comcast.net> Subject: [PADAUPHI] Website update To: <padauphi@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <F3F8E2AB10434305A5680BBDD779B62C@KindtFamily> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";         reply-type=original On this day, May 5, 2009, I have added to my website: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery  -  250 additional listings. Lebanon Courier 1850 Obituaries -  67 listings Lebanon Courier 1850 Marriages -  54 listings Charles E. Kindt Lebanon, Pa. Website   -   http://home.comcast.net/~charogen/ E-mail     -   charogen@comcast.net ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 17:52:47 -0500 From: "Ray Schwartz" <schwartz@rochelle.net> Subject: Re: [PADAUPHI] Website update To: <padauphi@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <06bc01c9cdd4$37044f80$0201a8c0@38cards38> Content-Type: text/plain;        charset="iso-8859-1" Very impressive web site. Kudos to you. Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Kindt" <charogen@comcast.net> To: <padauphi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 3:59 PM Subject: [PADAUPHI] Website update On this day, May 5, 2009, I have added to my website: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery  -  250 additional listings. Lebanon Courier 1850 Obituaries -  67 listings Lebanon Courier 1850 Marriages -  54 listings Charles E. Kindt Lebanon, Pa. Website   -   http://home.comcast.net/~charogen/ E-mail     -   charogen@comcast.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADAUPHI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.325 / Virus Database: 270.12.18/2098 - Release Date: 05/05/09 08:05:00 ------------------------------ To contact the PADAUPHI list administrator, send an email to PADAUPHI-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the PADAUPHI mailing list, send an email to PADAUPHI@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADAUPHI-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of PADAUPHI Digest, Vol 4, Issue 28 ***************************************

Cindy, I think it is certainly reasonable to assume Buffinger could be Buffington. I am also researching the Werntz family. It is my brick wall. Joseph Hagy married Sarah E. Werntz. Sarah was born 1851. Joseph and Sarah lived in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. I have been unable to find Sarah's parents or siblings. There was a Werntz family living in Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co. I thought perhaps they were Sarah's family. They had a Sarah but she is older but I'm still not ruling her out. Merry C Harris wrote: > Hi Listers, > > I think that I may have finally knocked down a brick wall, but I would like to run it by you knowledgeable folks. I have been researching my ancestor James Oliver WERNTZ (b. Sept 1853) , son of Sarah "Sallie" BUFFINGTON, later TALLMAN (b. 1835 in Gratz). I have never been able to find a marriage record for Sarah BUFFINGTON and anyone with the last name WERNTZ. However, during a trip to the Family History Library in April, I found a marriage record for a WERNTZ, J.A. and Miss BUFFINGER, from Kratztown. The marriage was performed in Pine Grove in Schuylkill County by Rev. Sapper. The date of the marriage was 11 Sep 1852. > > I guess what I am wondering is if it seems reasonable to assume that this Miss BUFFINGER could be my Sarah BUFFINGTON. I have lots on information on the BUFFINGTON line in Gratz, and later in Illinois, but absolutely nothing on my WERNTZ. > > I would appreciate any suggestions/comments. > > Thank you! > Cindy > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADAUPHI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.48/2148 - Release Date: 06/01/09 06:09:00 >

Hi Listers, I think that I may have finally knocked down a brick wall, but I would like to run it by you knowledgeable folks. I have been researching my ancestor James Oliver WERNTZ (b. Sept 1853) , son of Sarah "Sallie" BUFFINGTON, later TALLMAN (b. 1835 in Gratz). I have never been able to find a marriage record for Sarah BUFFINGTON and anyone with the last name WERNTZ. However, during a trip to the Family History Library in April, I found a marriage record for a WERNTZ, J.A. and Miss BUFFINGER, from Kratztown. The marriage was performed in Pine Grove in Schuylkill County by Rev. Sapper. The date of the marriage was 11 Sep 1852. I guess what I am wondering is if it seems reasonable to assume that this Miss BUFFINGER could be my Sarah BUFFINGTON. I have lots on information on the BUFFINGTON line in Gratz, and later in Illinois, but absolutely nothing on my WERNTZ. I would appreciate any suggestions/comments. Thank you! Cindy

You found a letter dated 1844 floating around your house somewhere? Wow! Are there any more where that came from? Also let me know if you find some from or mentioning anyone named Weiss or Dehart. Yours, Dora Smith Austin, TX tiggernut24@yahoo.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynne" <LKRanieri@comcast.net> To: <padauphi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 7:19 PM Subject: [PADAUPHI] 1844 Letter From Middletown, Dauphin Co, PA > In case this early letter is of interest to any Dauphin County > researchers... > > I found this transcription that I made from what I assume is a letter > floating around my house somewhere. It was dated July 10, 1844 and was > sent from Middletown, Dauphin Co, PA. It was sent to William Bailey in > Springfield, Essex Co, NJ from Ann M. Shephard: > > "Dear Sir, > I now address you by those f___(?) lines hoping they may find you all > in good health as they leave me at present, thanks be to God for his great > blessings. I received a letter from Mr. Shephard on the 8th of this month, > dated the 23 and he requested me to write to you immediately and to learn > when you intend to start for the West, as I should be very happy to have > your company and William says he will meet us in St. Louis. > I should have wrote sooner but I did not know where to direct to untill > I have heard from William. Now if this reaches you, please write and let > me know positively what day you will start as you will pass Middletown the > same day and I would be happy to meet you there, as I feel very timmed > (timid) to start alone. My little sis is got right again and I begin to > think of starting. However, I would not care if it was the last of the > month as I am in no hurry. > Give my kind love to Mrs. Bailey and kiss ____ (bub?) for me. > No more, but I remain yours respectfully. > > Ann M. Shephard > > When you write, direct to: > > Ann M. Shephard > Middletown post office > Dauphin County Pa > in care of Aden Gross > > Please mention what train of cars you will come in as there is one comes > in the morning and one in the afternoon. Do not neglect to write so I can > be ready." > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADAUPHI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In case this early letter is of interest to any Dauphin County researchers... I found this transcription that I made from what I assume is a letter floating around my house somewhere. It was dated July 10, 1844 and was sent from Middletown, Dauphin Co, PA. It was sent to William Bailey in Springfield, Essex Co, NJ from Ann M. Shephard: "Dear Sir, I now address you by those f___(?) lines hoping they may find you all in good health as they leave me at present, thanks be to God for his great blessings. I received a letter from Mr. Shephard on the 8th of this month, dated the 23 and he requested me to write to you immediately and to learn when you intend to start for the West, as I should be very happy to have your company and William says he will meet us in St. Louis. I should have wrote sooner but I did not know where to direct to untill I have heard from William. Now if this reaches you, please write and let me know positively what day you will start as you will pass Middletown the same day and I would be happy to meet you there, as I feel very timmed (timid) to start alone. My little sis is got right again and I begin to think of starting. However, I would not care if it was the last of the month as I am in no hurry. Give my kind love to Mrs. Bailey and kiss ____ (bub?) for me. No more, but I remain yours respectfully. Ann M. Shephard When you write, direct to: Ann M. Shephard Middletown post office Dauphin County Pa in care of Aden Gross Please mention what train of cars you will come in as there is one comes in the morning and one in the afternoon. Do not neglect to write so I can be ready."

Have the grave markers in Charlton Church Cemetery on Colonial Road (Harrisburg) been transcribed? If so, where would I find a copy? Thanks in advance! **************Stay connected and tighten your budget with a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100122638x1221845911x1201401556/aol?redir=http://www.getpeek.com/aol)

On this day, May 17, 2009, I have added to my website: Palmyra, Lebanon Co. Cemetery - 241 new listings. Post 1900 Lebanon Daily News Obits - 203 new listings. Charles E. Kindt Lebanon, Pa. Website - http://home.comcast.net/~charogen/ E-mail - charogen@comcast.net

Haven't seen this name in a while. There was a Lynn Lenker in my high school class at John Harris 1966. Jim Avery Dover PA In a message dated 5/16/2009 8:16:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, RogerCubs@aol.com writes: If Barbara is on this list, please contact me as the e-mail address I have bounced. If anyone has her current address, please contact me off-list. Roger Cramer Peoria, Arizona Roger and Sue Cramer's Genealogy Site http://members.cox.net/rogercubs/index.html Ogle Co., IL Genealogy Site http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilogle/ **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377005x1201454319/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=May Excfooter51609NO62) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADAUPHI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377005x1201454319/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=May Excfooter51609NO62)

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