There were two John Bosserts (Buzzard, Bosert, Boshard, et al) in Dauphin County before 1790, both with wives named Catherine. 1. The older one (my line) was born about 1740, married Cathrine LaRue, (born 1740 Tulpehocken, daughter of Jonas LaRue and Catherine Barbara Zeller) about 1763. This John died 1803 Hamilton Twp, Franklin County. Children in the will: Jacob, Henry, Catherine wife of Henry Trout, Margaret wife of John Bonnett, Mary wife of Dewald Kieffer, Esther, Elizabeth wife of Jacob Shearer, Rebecca, John and Magdalena. Catherine was born 1765 Middletown (now Dauphin) and Margaret 1767 same place. John was born 1773 Emanuel Lutheran Elizabeth Twp, Lancaster County. The younger children were born in Franklin. Family records show that Catherine married Henry Trout 8 Jun 1782 and that John Jr, born 1773, married Margaret Kinneard/Kincade. In 1796 John Bossert of Franklin County and wife Catherine daughter of Jonas LaRue sold land in Dauphin. (Deed Bk K-1, p94.) 2. From Dauphin County church records: "Catharina Elisabeth of Hannes Bosert and Catharina, b. Nov 20, 1775, bpt. Jul 2, 1776. Spon: Wilhelm Reuter and wife. Dauphin County, Lykens Valley, Lower Church, Upper Paxtang Twp. From the same records: Catherine Elisabeth Huber, daughter of Johannes and Catherine Magdalena Bosshart, born 26 Nov 1776 Upper Paxtang, Lutheran, married 1800 Jacob Huber, died 6 Feb 1827, buried Hoffman’s. This record combined with the will of John Bossert 1803 Franklin proves that there were two John Bosserts with wives named Catherine (and daughters named Catherine). Who is the second John Bossert and is he related to the John who died 1803 Franklin?

I'm looking for Hattie May (Heigly) THUMMA....Hattie was born or adopted 24 May 1879 in Franklin Co., PA...she was adopted by David Heigly...David and his wife Sarah had adopted a little girl before Hattie May who died when she was 11 mths old...her name was Mary (she is buried at the Chestnut Hill Cemetary in Upper Allen Twp., Cumberland Co., PA)....Hattie's surname at the time of birth was Bevins... I belong to the Cumberland Co., PA Historical Society and would be willing to look up something in that county for trade... Thanks....Susan

Hi, In response to the comments/questions regarding the Warner-Beers publication, "History of Franklin County Pennsylvania, Illustrated, 1887" I'm sorry to say the entire book is not yet on-line. I was in the process of typing it and inputing it, but broke my finger, and haven't gotten back to it, as yet. I'll try and make an concerted effort to continue. I've input about 300 pages, but there are 887 pages in the book. Also, the correct address is: http://www.rootsweb.com/!usgenweb/pa/franklin/wbeerstoc.htm Thanks. Joyce Moore

The full info for this book is "Biographical Annals of Franklin County Pennsylvania" published by Gen. Pub. of Chicago in 1905. 706 pp, No author given. The intro credits Mr. George O. Seilhammer with much of the information. It appears to have been a 'mug book' done in the style of the time with persons paying to submit information about their families, just as recent county histories were done during the bicentennial. Some of the information is very good with lots of dates and places while other families seem to have submitted the 'three brothers' stories. Other information is just plain incorrect, e.g. my husband's Skinners (p235, family of William Wilson Skinner and Mary Ann Ramsey). The dates and the list of children do not match either our family Bible or the census records. Another researcher tells me that this book was reprinted by Genealogical Publishing (now of Baltimore) about 1986. The new edition has an index. This company has its own website. Here is the specific address for PA books: (I have no connection to this company, but do use their resources.) http://www.genealogybookshop.com/genealogybookshop/files/The_United_States,P ennsylvania/index.html I checked under "Franklin County" but did not find the reprint edition, it may be out of print by now, or another company may have done the reprint. -----Original Message----- From: dmdmd <mldunn@bellsouth.net> To: PAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com <PAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, September 05, 1999 10:52 PM Subject: [PAFRANKL] Bio Annals of Franklin co. >Hi, > I must have missed the first post regarding the Annals of Franklin >co...does anyone know who the author is and whether this is still in >print? Additionally, what years does it appear to cover? > I thank you for your time in answering these questions. >Regards, >donna > >

The History of Franklin County, Illustrated, 1887 by Warner & Beers can be found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~pafrankl/ look under the archives entry. As best I can tell it has all been put on line--some bios are included. Dick Burkard San Antonio, Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: dmdmd <mldunn@bellsouth.net> To: <PAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 05, 1999 9:44 PM Subject: [PAFRANKL] Bio Annals of Franklin co. > Hi, > I must have missed the first post regarding the Annals of Franklin > co...does anyone know who the author is and whether this is still in > print? Additionally, what years does it appear to cover? > I thank you for your time in answering these questions. > Regards, > donna > >

Hi, I must have missed the first post regarding the Annals of Franklin co...does anyone know who the author is and whether this is still in print? Additionally, what years does it appear to cover? I thank you for your time in answering these questions. Regards, donna

Hi all, Is anyone researching Mc Clain's in Franklin County????? My niece has gotten back to John Mc Clain in 18.. and his wife Elizabeth Mauler. PLEASE contact me!!! Thank you! paul Paul@McClain.net Dale Herman McClain Sr. February 19, 1903 Cecil McClain September 04, 1900 Gerald McClain February 04, 1899 Mildred McClain Lester T. McClain Daisy Mae Smith August 01, 1881 Thomas O. McClain October 27, 1875 Clifford M. McClain January 13, 1890 Bertha A . McClain November 25, 1886 Elsie L. McClain April 21, 1884 Dessie P. McClain December 09, 1881 Simeon B. McClain November 14, 1879 Charles F. McClain September 29, 1877 Thomas O. McClain October 27, 1875 Elzora M. McClain October 09, 1873 Derias S. McClain May 08, 1872 Elizabeth J. June 22, 1847 Thomas O. McClain June 20, 1842 Elizabeth Mauler 18xx John McClain 18xx

Hi all. I'm new to the list, and I've sort of been reading and trying to think how I could be helpful. Two recent queries, one on Parnell's Knob to Burnt Creek, and the other mentioning the Biographical Annals of Franklin County, set me wondering if people forget how easy it is to access the catalog of the Library of Congress (//catalog.loc.gov/)? And what a goldmine of information can be found there? For example, I searched for the title of Parnell's Knob to Burnt Creek, couldn't find it, so searched under the subject Franklin County (Pa.) History and came up with it almost immediately. It is Harry E. Foreman, Forbes Road: Parnell's Knob to Burnt Cabins. Chambersburg, PA: H.E. Foreman, 1954. 94 pp.: ill. maps 23 cm. The Chambersburg library might well have a copy, or possibly the Kittochtinny Historical Society. The Biographical annals were apparently first publshed in 1905, then reissued in 1978. The library has recently revised the catalog search format and for some reason no longer gives the ISBN number, just its own internal numbering system, but knowing this much should be enough that your local library might be able to get it for you on interlibrary loan, though often the libraries holding the few copies of such books don't let them circultate. But sometimes those libraries will do simple look-ups and Xerox pages. I also found a listing of seven old newspapers under the subject heading Franklin County (Pa.) History (Newspaper). The library also has a site that apparently will let you search the catalogs of other libraries, though I'm not sure of that as I haven't tried it yet. Hope this is helpful. Judy Hall

Does anyone out there have a copy of Parnell's Knob to Burnt Cabins? I am interested in whatever Jones genealogy there is there. I have one page from the book which is about John Jones, the "progenitor" of this family. In he last paragraph, it says "John Jones, Jr. was born in 1874, Samuel in 1791. Consult Jones genealogy for some interesting information,,,,,". Can anyone help? Thanks Mike Jones

There is a listing in the 1810 Census Index for a John Hippert (Hepfer) living in Greene Township, Franklin Co. PA. Could someone tell me if he has any other persons living with him at that time? I am looking for the father of my great, great, great grandfather - Daniel Hepfer (1806) who resided in Franklin County. Also, what township is Chambersburg in? Was it originally in Greene Township? Thank you. Sue Cramer

Carolyn, Please pardon my intrusion, and I hope you don't object to a request for lookup in the source you mention. I would really appreciate a lookup for the surname THOMSON--Alexander#1, Alexander #2, Andrew, Archibald, James, John, or William. Could you also supply the author/s, year of publication, publisher's name, ISBN number if applicable; this would be a very big help in my research of my mother's family name, THOMSON, in Franklin Co., PA, ca. 1772; also Allegheny Co., PA, late 1700's. Thank you very much for your time and help. Marybeth Corrigall, in Ohio ACMBJC@aol.com - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 9/3/99 10:57:32 PM, you wrote: <<There are several Wolf/Wolff in "Biographical Annals of Franklin County" ________________________snip_______________________> You can get copies of these articles by writing to the Kittochtinny Historical Society (Sorry, my book is in too poor condition to copy.) Carolyn Shearer >>

Looking for information on the families of Nehemiah Kilgore Harvey. Nehemiah was born in 1789 in Franklin Co. and was married to Harriet McVitty. I believe his mother was Hannah Kilgore. And possibly his grandfather was Nehemiah Kilgore. Does anyone have any information on either of these families? Any help appreciated. --- Donna Cushing cush_d@eudoramail.com RESEARCHING: HARVEY, McCURDY, KILGORE, McVITTY, BITTINGER, WITHEROW, PIPER, CAMPBELL, WITCHEY Join 18 million Eudora users by signing up for a free Eudora Web-Mail account at http://www.eudoramail.com

Hi all, I just made a big discovery! My Nancy Susan NESBIT b. 1-19-1854 who mrd. Jacob "Big Eyed" STEWART b. 3-24-1848. Her parents are William NESBIT b. 1819/20 & Elizabeth BARNHART b. 1821/22 Does anyone have anything on them?? Anyone researching any of these names???? Thank you! Sharon Frank in Fl. sharon@kua.net

There are several Wolf/Wolff in "Biographical Annals of Franklin County" p 352-5. Line of Abraham Wolf and Polly Mildeberger thru son Augustus born 1851. p 162. Line of Bernard Wolff (1790-1871) and Judith Ann Heyser p 419-420. Line of David Woff (1780-1866) and Martha Kirkpatrick. You can get copies of these articles by writing to the Kittochtinny Historical Society (Sorry, my book is in too poor condition to copy.) Carolyn Shearer -----Original Message----- From: Sharon <sharon@kua.net> To: PAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com <PAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, September 03, 1999 2:50 PM Subject: [PAFRANKL] WOLFFs >Hi all, >Is anyone researching WOLFFs in Franklin County????? PLEASE contact me!!! >Thank you! >Sharon frank in Fl. >sharon@kua.net > > >

Hi all, Is anyone researching WOLFFs in Franklin County????? PLEASE contact me!!! Thank you! Sharon frank in Fl. sharon@kua.net

We are also looking for information on a Franklin Co. Miller family. John Andrew Miller b. 2 Feb 1850 d. 1925 married to Adaline SOWERS 1853-1944 His parents are Martin Luther MILLER and Catherine MICKLEY Thank you

I am looking for the family of Samuel Dunmire b. ca. 1830. In pension papers for the C.W. he states he was born near Cumberland. Don't know whether that means county or valley. No parents names are listed,but last name spelling could vary (Dunmore/Dinsmore,etc.) as Samuel was illiterate. Does anyone have something that might fit this line and time frame? Ann agatha1@flash.net

"Amy C. Skvarka" wrote: > > Hello Everyone! > Does anyone know if Franklin County has a record of children born out of > wedlock? I have heard that some PA counties have a record for children > born out of wedlock. If they know the father, they sometimes made > criminal charges against him and possibly the mother. I think they were > called "The Bastardy and Fornication Files (or records)" If so where > would I obtain a copy? > Thanx! > Amy I know I had one in my family and it was simply written in the regular courthouse records as "this is a bastard child." (This is pre-1906 of course.) I don't know of any special file for bastard children. Curt Sanders ************* ICQ# 10936209 AIM: K3URT http://www.paonline.com/csanders (Personal--genealogy & amateur radio service) http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm (Adams Co., PA GENWEB Coordinator)

Hi Shirley: I am a direct descendant of David Miller (b.1797 d.21-Feb-1868 in Juniata Co., PA.) and Mary Jane Reigle [aka Riegel, etc.] (b.ca.1799 d.26-Jan-1877 in Peru Mills, Lack Twp., Juniata Co., PA.). I have never found where David and Mary Jane are buried and have had a hard time following their children as I do not have a complete list of names. They had a son, Peter Long Miller who was killed during the battle of Spottsylvania. They also had a daughter Catherine who married a Joseph Richardson [this is my direct line]. I was able to find a son, William on the 1870 Census. He was b.ca.1837 and a farmer with $900 in Real Estate and $340 in Personal Estate. He was married to an Ada K., also b.ca.1837 and had a son, James b.ca.1869. Also living with them at that time was William's mother, Mary (b.ca.1802) and an Isaac Miller (b.ca.1854)[this may be a son or a nephew?????]. All were residing in Lack Twp., Juniata Co. and received their mail at East Waterford. In 1885, a James L. Miller [believe this is the one listed above?] stated that he is 17 years of age and residing in McVeytown, PA. and that he is the grandson of Mary [Jane Reigle] Miller and that she is dead. He also stated that she was entitled to the Mother's Pension that she received before her death for her son, Peter Long Miller's service [and death] in the Civil War. I have never been able to tie my Millers into the ones from Millerstown. My Millers seem to have "come from" Franklin and maybe even Snyder [then Union] Counties. I did have a hard time following which David and Mary Miller my ancestors were as there was another couple by the same names and just about the same ages residing in Juniata Co. at the same time. The "other" David and Mary seemed to have resided and owned property towards the easterly end of Juniata Co. while mine were in the westerly townships. Any help would be ever so much appreciated. To make things even more "funny", I have a David R. Miller (b.1829, in Silver Springs Twp., Cumberland Co., PA.) who married a Frances "Fanney" Brownawell. This David's parents were to be Abraham and Elizabeth Shupe Miller from Silver Spring Twp. and Dauphin Co., PA. respectively. I also have several old photos of a few Millers who were from Duncannon [at least that is where the photographer was from] and do not know who they are. I presume they are related somehow to the Brownawells as that is where the photos were found - in a Brownawell family album. Hope to be hearing from you soon...... Donna Heller Zinn Shirley Oxenrider wrote: > > I am a decendant of the Millers of Lewistown, Mifflin Co., Juniata Co., > and Millerstown Pa. Our line consisted of Miller/Rice to Miller/Baker > to Miller/Rhine and to my parents Kenneth G. Miller and Althes Noland. > Any info would be greatly appriciated. shirlo@epix.net

Hello Everyone! Does anyone know if Franklin County has a record of children born out of wedlock? I have heard that some PA counties have a record for children born out of wedlock. If they know the father, they sometimes made criminal charges against him and possibly the mother. I think they were called "The Bastardy and Fornication Files (or records)" If so where would I obtain a copy? Thanx! Amy