Zelda Starr wrote: > > I'm still trying to verify that my grandfather, Harry French KEPNER b April > 23, 1869 in PA, was the youngest son of Benjamin and Eliza (nee unknown) > KEPNER living in Port Royal. They had ten children from 1840 - 1869; > Hasokiah, Josiah, Mary E., John Allen, Eckitaus (?), William Andrew, Sarah > C., Henry, Matilda, and Harry. Any connection let me know please. Thanks. > Zelda > jimzelda@apci.net ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Zelda, I am always on the alert for anyone posting the surname KEPNER (KEBNER) in Juniata Co. because I have been unable to connect my earliest KEPNER in the county with the KEPNER who married into my Sulouff/Suloff line. I REMEMBER we corresponded about the Juniata Co. KEPNERS four months ago, but I want to lay out for you again and for other Juniata Listers what I have, to see if I can find anyone else working on the KEPNER surname. The earliest evidence I have is from a gravestone in Old Church Hill Cemetery, near Port Royal, which bears the name Johann KEBNER. The remainder of that stone's inscription is illegible. The earliest this grave would have been placed here is the year 1803, because the Lutheran congregation did not use land surrounding the church for graves before 1 January 1803, the date they secured title to the land from Zechariah Rice. I have one son recorded for Johann KEBNER, viz., John Jacob KEPNER b. 15 Jul 1777 (computed from gravestone); m.(1) abt 1798 Anna Maria Gross b. 19 Feb 1778 (computed from gravestone) d. 02 Apr 1807: Anna died at age 29 and is buried next to her father-in-law, Johann KEBNER; m. (2) abt 1804 Sarah Eliza Dups b._____ d. 1870. John Jacob KEPNER died 15 Apr 1845. I have one son recorded for John Jacob, viz., Jacob KEPNER b. abt 1800, m. 17 Aug 1820 Mary M. Groninger b. 17 Oct 1799? Jacob d. unknown date. I also show two daughters for John Jacob, viz., Mary Catharine KEPNER (1801-1881) born to first wife, and Elizabeth (1804-1889) born to second wife. I have no further descendants on this line. ________________________________________________________ In another line I have Benjamin KEPNER born in Germany, died in Turbett Twp., Juniata Co. I think it likely that he is a son of Johann KEBNER and brother of John Jacob KEPNER above. Thus it appears to me that a father (KEBNER) and two sons (KEPNERS) emigrated from Germany to America. The FLICKINGER FAMILY HISTORY, found in the Juniata Co. Historical Soc. Archives, reports Benjamin KEPNER arrived in what is today Juniata Co. among the first Germans to settle Turbett Twp. soon after the Revolutionary War. He bought 800 acres in the east end of the Township, gave 400 of them to his son Benjamin, Jr. and after his death these acres were owned and occupied by Philip and Henry KEPNER. Philip Strouse, a son-in-law, became owner of the other 400 acres that lay along the Juniata River. Benjamin was involved in helping other German Lutherans in that area to establish a "suitable place for public worthip" in the log church building erected on the highest ground of the Zechariah Rice farm. This was accomplished about 5-8 years prior to purchase of the ground in 1803. This Benjamin's son, David KEPNER b. 6 Oct 1802 in Turbett Twp. (then Mifflin Co.) was a farmer and a hotel keeper. He married his cousin, Catharine KEPNER b. 27 Oct 1810, who died in Turbett Twp. 8 Oct 1854. David died 6 Dec 1893 in Port Royal. They are buried in Old Church Hill Cemetery, near Port Royal. Their children were Jane (deceased early), Elizabeth (deceased early), Sydney (Mrs. David Sulouff of Akron OH), Lemuel A. of Turbett Twp., Stewart, Thompson, James, and Irvin (the last four deceased early). After his wife Catherine died, David KEPNER married Abigail Brackbill, daughter of Peter BRACKBILL of adjacent Milford Twp. They had no children. Sydney KEPNER (she used the male spelling) b. 5/1834 m. David M. Sulouff 25 Oct 1853 in Port Royal, and they lived on a small farm just east of the Tuscarora River outside of Port Royal until 1883 when they moved to Akron OH, where they died and are buried. They had nine children. >From FLICKINGER FAMILY HISTORY pp. 742-744, the following: Sydney's brother, Lemuel (1837-1911) farmed at Port Royal. He married Mary Margaretta Koons (1840-1907), daughter of John Koons. They had three children: Benjamin F. KEPNER (1858-1860); Junie Jane KEPNER b. 1860 m. William J. Crissman, Lewistown; and John Siegel KEPNER b. 1862, farmer, teacher, cemetery proprietor, m. Mary H. Boyer with twelve children all born at Port Royal, the 1st, 3rd, and 10th dying in infancy. The other children were Bertha E. b. 1893; Homer Siegel b. 1896 "Drexel Inst. Grad. in Elec engr."; Margarette b. 1898 m. George Widder, chemist, Akron OH; Anna Boyer b. 1900 "a business course grad."; Lemuel A. b. 1902; Lehman O. b. 1904; Charles W. b. 1907; Darwin E. b. 1910; and Almeto H. b. 1912. I am hoping that this compendium of KEPNERS in my files down to the 20th C. will help you find a connection, and perhaps others on the list will likewise find a connection to the above. Nelson R. Sulouff Researching in Juniata Co.PA: CODER, BAY, ELDER, BURNS, SULOUFF, SULOFF, SHULTZ, KUNKEL, WISE, NOETLING, BRANDT, HARDY, PARTNER, SPEDDY, CLINGER, HERTZLER, ARNOLD, GRAPES, GEISELMAN, ROWE, KAUFFMAN, HENDERSON, etc.

Researching the following surnames in Juaniata Co, PA: WEBSTER, HAINES, ROUCH (ROUSH?) If you have any info, please Email me. Thanks, Terri Davis

EBurns5922@aol.com wrote: > > Does any one know who is holding the cemetery records for the old section of > the > Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Thompsontown. > > ED Burns > eburns5922@aol.com ///////////////////////////////////////////// Ed, I regret I cannot answer your question about who holds the cemetery records in Thompsontown, but the gravestone inscriptions may help you. They are posted at WebSite: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pajuniat/emmlujun.htm I am interested to see a person named Burns researching in that area of Juniata Co. I have great-great grandparents Jacob Sulouff (1818-1885) and Lydia Burns (1827-1907. Lydia's parents were Henry Borns (1791-1851) and Lydia Grimm (1796-1884). Both these families lived just outside Cocolamus, Juniata Co., not far from Thompsontown. Jacob and Lydia (Burns) Sulouff were married in Zion Lutheran, Sunbury, by Lydia's uncle, Rev. Peter Born, professor at Missionary Institute (now Susquehanna Univ.), Selinsgrove PA. If you see any possible connection between your Burns and my Burns families, please contact me. Nelson R. Sulouff Researching in Pennsylvania: EISTER, GEISE, KRIGBAUM, SULOUFF, SULOFF, SHULTZ, KUNKEL, WISE, NOETLING, BRANDT, HARDY, PARTNER, SPEDDY, CLINGER, HERTZLER, ARNOLD, GRAPES, GEISELMAN, BENDER, etc.

Does any one know who is holding the cemetery records for the old section of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Thompsontown. ED Burns eburns5922@aol.com

Diane, Looking in my Dressler family data I find an Isadore Minerva Bay d/o Henry Bay and his wife Elizabeth. Isadore married a Wilson Irvin Dressler. Isadore and Wilson are also buried in St. James Lutheran. Does this match anything you have? Pauline--------- ============================================================ ======== >This is directed to Nelson Sulouff, but also to the list as a whole in >hopes of finding a connection: > >Nelson, > >I see in your list of surnames that you are researching the BAY name. My >Bay's are in Greenwood twp. >

Thanks Ron, I don't have any info on the KANOUSE family. Mary has it in Illinois. If you could send your e-mail address to one of us, maybe you and she can get a dialog going. I hate to do it through the list as I don't have the info myself and she is not a member. John

Ms. Gemmill: Thank you so very much for answering my post. I have a xeroxed copy of the out of print "Gustine Compendium", by Nancy Gustine Courson Weaver. She died in Sherman, TX about 200 miles from where I live. The Gustine line I'm trying to work on is not documented in the Compendium. Here's what I have - but can't prove! Amos Samuel Gustine, Jr, sixth child of Samuel Gustin and Abigail Shaw (brother of the Lemuel you mentioned), b. 1726, New Salem, Essex Co., MA., d. Unknown. Bef 1750 m. Patience Gardiner, d/o David Gardiner and Martha Youngs, b. 1726, d. ? After 1791 she ? m. a Bunker and moved to OH with several Bunker children and her Gustine child. Child: John B. Gustine, III, b. 1760, Lynn, Essex Co., MA, d. 21 Apr 1858, Richmond, Jefferson Co., OH. m. Mary Blair, Abt. 1760, near, Philadelphia, PA, d. 19 May 1849, Richmond, Jefferson Co., OH. Children: 1. Amos Gustine, Hon, b. 1789, PA, d. 03 Mar 1844, Jerico Mills, Junita Co., PA m1) Ann Wood m2) Francisca Blair Hamilton. Both marriages in Mifflintown, Junita Co., PA. 2. Rebecca Gustine, b. abt 1790 PA m. John B. Freeborn 3. John "Jack" Gustine, Jr, b. 1790, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA m1) Ann Rodgers m2) Sarah Tomlinson 4. Lemuel Gustine, b. Aft. 1793 5. William B. Gustine, Abt. 1800, Mifflin, Junita Co., PA, d. Abt. 1855, Desota, Clarke Co., MS m1) 21 Apr 1821, Hardin Co., KY Ann Lyons m2?) 07 Jun 1832, Amite Co., MS, Susan Jones, m3) abt 1838 Julia B. Knight 6. Elizabeth Gustine, b. Abt. 1804, Junitia Co., PA. m. Joseph Nesbitt It is interesting to note that most of Amos' siblings were born in Saybrook, CT while he and one other were born in MA. There is mention of Hon. Amos in the Compendium and it states that John B. and Mary Blair are his parents. The compendium does not even note who John B's parents are or if there were other children. Perhaps if the family had stayed put and not moved the records could be found. Quite a few of Dr. Lemuel's children and grandchildren did end up in Natchez. Three brothers were noted physicans there. Hopefully I'll be able to solve this puzzle one day...... Tom Hoot -----Original Message----- From: Arlene Gemmill [SMTP:agemmill@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, February 05, 1999 12:43 PM To: thoot Subject: GUSTINE in Carlisle Tom: There was Lemuel Gustine who bought my grandfather Thomas Porter's lot #187 in Carlisle 1801 and died 7 Oct 1803, probably in that same house. You know there is a book about you guys? SOURCE: Gustine Courson Weaver THE GUSTINE COMPENDIUM (Powell & White, Cincinnati, OH 1929) Dr. Lemuel Gustine b. 1749 in Saybrook CT., settled in Wyoming Valley abt 1769 and m. 1774 to Susannah Smith who d. 1778. He wrote Articles of Capitulation at the Wyoming Massacre in 1778, then built boat out of old cabin and escaped with 15 people down the River to Hanover. Two of 15 were his young daughters, one of whom died of exposure on the trip, the other m. 1792 to Rev. James Snowden, first minister (Presbyterian) in Harrisburg. After his escape Gustine settled in Carlisle where he was a distinquished physician and married again to Mary Parker and had several sons and daughters, most of whom moved to Mississippi. Arlene Gemmill looking for PORTER; GEMMILL; KIRKER; PERRY

Hi Ron, My niece, Mary, has great grandparents on her mother's side with the surname KANOUSE. If your research extends to that variation, she would appreciate hearing from you. Her e-mail address is: klownmom@aol.com Thanks. John

Garth E. Brackbill wrote: > > Hello Folks, > > Does anyone have a picture of Dr. Graham of the Port Royal area? I see > his name come up alot and he owned a lot of properties here in Spruce > Hill Twp. and the Academia area. THX. > > Garth E. Brackbill ///////////////////////////////////////// Garth, If the time-frame for Dr. Graham included 1900, a picture of the area doctors was published on page 143 of JUNIATA: A COUNTY FOR ALL SEASONS, edited by Lucy Buck Lehman and Helen Morris Banks. There is a copy in the Juniata Co. Historical Assn. Library in Mifflintown. Nels

Anne, I have PATTERSON, GARMAN, THOMPSON, ZEIDERS, COX and related surnames. Daniel GARMAN b: 1845 d: 1935 m: Maria B. ? b: 1849 d: 1934 One known child, dtr., Elizabeth "Lizzie" Garman b: 1866 Greenwood Twnshp, Jun. Co., m: McClellan Cox b: 1862, Dimmsville. His parents were Thomas Cox and Frances Reed. Anything familiar? Joyce Cox Lund ....in the beautiful Pacific Northwest MITAKUYE OYASIN..... we are all related.......(Lakota Sioux) ----- Original Message ----- From: <AStone3988@aol.com> To: <PAJUNIAT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 1999 11:20 AM Subject: North, Patterson, Alter etc >Hi, >Thought I would throw my names into the ring. I am searching for the >following families: >NORTH, JACOBS, PATTERSON, STROUSE, ALTER,GARMAN, THOMPSON, WILSON, WHITE, >GILSON among others. All are from the Mifflintown, Port Royal, Academia area. >Would love to hear from others working on these lines. >Anne Stone > >______________________________

I have Dora Olive KNOUSE b: 1892, Knousetown, Juniata Co., d: 1982, m: Ralph Homer ZEIDERS. Ralph b: 1892 Evendale, Monroe Twnshp, Jun. Co., 2 children, both living: Donald Theodore Zeiders b; 1922 Knousetown, one son. Charles Victor Zeiders b: 1925 Knousetown (near Richfield), Jun. Co., 2 sons. Parents of Dora were Solomon Knouse & Louise Smith (no other info) Anything sound familiar? If you need addresses, I am in contact with Donald and Charles. Joyce Cox Lund ....in the beautiful Pacific Northwest MITAKUYE OYASIN..... we are all related.......(Lakota Sioux) ----- Original Message ----- From: Ronald Knouse <grknouse@mail.jc-net.com> To: <PAJUNIAT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 1999 5:41 AM Subject: KNOUSE/KNAUSS,RANNELS,REYNOLDS,ALLEMAN,KNERR/KNORR >My Search is Knouse/Knauss, Rannels, Reynolds Juniata and Perry Counties. >My GGrandfather was William H. Knouse. >My Mother's Family Alleman, Knerr/Knorr Columbia/Monitor Counties. >Any information would be helpful. I Have extensive Knouse Lineage files but >little history. > >______________________________

I am searching for information on the Warner and Auman families from Mifflintown and the surrounding area. George Warner, 1845/1912 married Sarah Auman 1852/1920. George owned a shoe shop in Mifflintown during the 1900 and 1910 census. I will share other info to those researching the same families. Thanks, Hardy Warner Sacramento, CA

Hello Folks, Does anyone have a picture of Dr. Graham of the Port Royal area? I see his name come up alot and he owned a lot of properties here in Spruce Hill Twp. and the Academia area. THX. Garth E. Brackbill

You asked which line I am interested. Principally one - Gustin - which was originally Augustine. My group uses Gustine. But I have seen variations as Guston, Gustain, Justian, Juston. Also interested in the name of Gardiner, Blair, and Lyons. William Bennick Gustine believed to be born circa 1800 Mifflin, Junita Co., PA is my gr-gr-gr-grandfather. Brother of Amos Gustine b. 1789. So I hope someone has more information on this family. Tom Hoot

Greetings.... I have watched some of the postings for various names being researched and have been surprised I have not seen my subject name thus far. The Reisinger family for the most part remained in Perry Co, however my great grandfather John Neilson Reisinger moved into Academia and 2 or more generations were in that area. I have not located many individuals researching this family and therefore I am posting this note in hopes that there will be someone who might also be connected. I have just completed the printing of the Reisinger Family but of course continuing to research the family. Doug Reisinger........

Diane, It is my guess that your Jacob Bay b. 1811 is probably brother of the earliest Bay in my files., viz. Samuel K. Bay 1813-1890. His wife was Judith Menges. I only list one child, John C. Bay 1849 - ____ who married my great great-aunt, Mary Elizabeth Sulouff 1855-1889. I have seven children listed for them born between 1872 and 1888. They probably are some kind of cousins to those in your list, but I can' offer you a clue about their common ancestor. I also have a Bay line beginning with John Jacob Bay 1878-1965 m. Ida Elizabeth Zellers 1878-1937, but it does not appear this John Jacob is descended from the couple above. I have a page full of descendants for this couple, but do not see any connection of names with your list. If you want, I will send you the names and dates of descendants for both of the couples above, but I cannot offer you much hope of a connection. Regards, Nelson ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Gilligan's Bay wrote: (Snip) > I see in your list of surnames that you are researching the BAY name. My > Bay's are in Greenwood twp. > > Jacob, b.1811 and d.1853 and is buried in Barner's Cemetery. He married > Mary Kerstetter, daughter of Adam. Their children were John, Henry, Susan, > William, and Lydia. > > John, b.1837, died unmarried in 1856 and is buried in St. James Lutheran. > > Henry, b.1830, d.1918 and is also buried in St. James Lutheran, along with > his wife, Elizabeth Roush, daughter of Michael and Elizebeth Roush. > > Susan was born in 1841 and I have no further information on her. > > William b.1846, d. 1916, buried at Barner's, and married Amanda C. (Kate) > Warner, though they later divorced. > > Lydia b.1852, d.1928, married George W. Foltz, and they are both buried at > Barner's. > > I believe that Jacob's father may also be a Jacob, though I have been > unable to prove that, as yet. > > See any familiar names? Let me know. Thanks. > > Diane Bay Gilligan

This is directed to Nelson Sulouff, but also to the list as a whole in hopes of finding a connection: Nelson, I see in your list of surnames that you are researching the BAY name. My Bay's are in Greenwood twp. Jacob, b.1811 and d.1853 and is buried in Barner's Cemetery. He married Mary Kerstetter, daughter of Adam. Their children were John, Henry, Susan, William, and Lydia. John, b.1837, died unmarried in 1856 and is buried in St. James Lutheran. Henry, b.1830, d.1918 and is also buried in St. James Lutheran, along with his wife, Elizabeth Roush, daughter of Michael and Elizebeth Roush. Susan was born in 1841 and I have no further information on her. William b.1846, d. 1916, buried at Barner's, and married Amanda C. (Kate) Warner, though they later divorced. Lydia b.1852, d.1928, married George W. Foltz, and they are both buried at Barner's. I believe that Jacob's father may also be a Jacob, though I have been unable to prove that, as yet. See any familiar names? Let me know. Thanks. Diane Bay Gilligan

Roll call response: These are my main Juniata Co. lines: Bastress, Dressler, and Gelnett Perry Co. lines Stahl and Rumbaugh Pauline----------

Hi, I thought I would throw my names into the ring. I am searching for the following families: Stayner, Staynor, Stainer, Stewart, Louder, Lowder, Brant, Stephens, Hough, Law. All are from the Mifflintown, Port Royal, Academia area. Would love to hear from others working on these lines. Peggy Ohio

I am looking for CURRAN (CURREN, CURRIN). James Curran was born in Mifflin (now Juniata) County in 1811. I can find no info on his parents. Also, MACELROY. Judith MacElroy married James Curran in 1834 in Ohio, but I have reason to believe her family was also from Juniata County.