Thanks for the interesting information about the group of Mormons who lived in Franklin County. I think some people misunderstood when I said "the first" Mormon Church. I sure didn't mean the first one ever built. I was referring to some mentions of the Rock's home being used as one of the first "gathering" places for those who were converted in that area. Some of these "saints" travelled with handcart companies that journeyed to Utah, where some of my ancestors settled along with the Robinsons/Robisons. I have photographs/articles that mention the Rocks and the Mormon Elders.Fascinating history. What I'm really trying to ascertain is where Emauel Rock and then later his son Alexander lived and whether the house is still standing. Here was one very brief mention: 10 June 1895 The Morning News Hagerstown, MD Mormon Elders are stationed at Emanuel Rock's, Tomstown, Pa. -------------------------- According to my findings, Emanuel was the First Branch President of the Rock's Spring Branch of the Mormon Church and as of 1940, Alexander was the odest living member of the Fairview branch of the Mormon Church. Alexander's son, Alexander was married to Addie Rhoda Monn. Again, thanks for your response! I'm interested in trading information with anyone about the Rock family. I've been working on the Franklin, Bedford, Lancaster and Berks Rocks for years. Still trying to sort them out. Barb

Good Morning ! I knew what You ment ! Others took it as maening the First one to exist , I take it the same as saying "The First National Bank" Try to follow this It is Confusing ; Andrew WAGAMAN married Catherine ROCK. Andrew died 10 Nov. 1853 Catherine died 23 Apr. 1853 Andrew and Catherine had at least one child ; Catherine WAGAMAN born 16 May 1817 died 15 Feb. 1896 Thier Daughter Catherine WAGAMAN married Emanuel ROCK born 19 Sep. 1819 died 09 Aug. 1899 Emanuel ROCK was the son of Henry Rock and Catherine Mentzer Just Found ; Emanuel ROCK that married Catherine WAGAMAN Also had Son Alexander ROCK born 10 Aug. 1850 died 28 Dec. 1942 Alexander ROCK married Susanna HEIST Susanna was born 14 Aug. 1854 and died 6 Jun. 1920 Her Father was Adam HEIST that married Susan KANE Always Remember ! "The Dead Can Hide , But They Can't Run" Barbara West <[email protected]> wrote: Thanks for the interesting information about the group of Mormons who lived in Franklin County. I think some people misunderstood when I said "the first" Mormon Church. I sure didn't mean the first one ever built. I was referring to some mentions of the Rock's home being used as one of the first "gathering" places for those who were converted in that area. Some of these "saints" travelled with handcart companies that journeyed to Utah, where some of my ancestors settled along with the Robinsons/Robisons. I have photographs/articles that mention the Rocks and the Mormon Elders.Fascinating history. What I'm really trying to ascertain is where Emauel Rock and then later his son Alexander lived and whether the house is still standing. Here was one very brief mention: 10 June 1895 The Morning News Hagerstown, MD Mormon Elders are stationed at Emanuel Rock's, Tomstown, Pa. -------------------------- According to my findings, Emanuel was the First Branch President of the Rock's Spring Branch of the Mormon Church and as of 1940, Alexander was the odest living member of the Fairview branch of the Mormon Church. Alexander's son, Alexander was married to Addie Rhoda Monn. Again, thanks for your response! I'm interested in trading information with anyone about the Rock family. I've been working on the Franklin, Bedford, Lancaster and Berks Rocks for years. Still trying to sort them out. Barb ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com