The 1864 map by Bridgens show two cemeteries south of the road now called Brenneman Rd in Manor Twp Lancaster Co PA -- one is on a corner at the United Brethren Church (shown on modern maps), the other a scant mile farther west just after a bend in the road (not shown on modern maps). The 1864 land owners named do NOT include a MUSSER but a P. STEHMAN on the north side of the road and "Este[superior e -- estate?] Rudh(superior h -- Rudolph?) WISSLER on the south side next to the cemetery. Jan B. > According to Churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County, it is south > of Brenneman Road, on a fence line between two farms. It is listed as > the Musser/Stehman Graveyard, aka Jacob Musser Graveyard. If you do a > search on Mapquest for Brenneman Road, Lancaster, PA, you can see > where the road is at least. I do not see the cemetery in a present > day ADC map of Lancaster County however. The book indicates that the > cemetery was in poor condition in 1983, and that it was shown on maps > of 1864 and 1875. > >> Does anyone know specifically where the Musser Cemetery in Manor >> Township, Lancaster Co., PA is located? Thanks so much!

I've "rescued" an old scrapbook which originally belonged to the KAUFFMAN Family of Columbia, Pennsylvania. The scrap book contains the following items: KAUFFMAN Family SCRAPS Obits: * Dr. Daniel Ireland BRUNER, Nov 30th in his 82nd year, funeral at St. Paul's Church in Columbia, PA on Dec 3rd * Andrew J. KAUFFMAN, died 19 May 1899 at age 59 (copies from various papers included) * Christian S. KAUFFMAN * Kate ZACHARIAS wife of Samuel ZACHARIAS of Philadelphia Telegraphs: * To Samuel WRIGHT from A. J. KAUFFMAN - "Reginald has diphtheria, the doctor discovered the deposit this morning" dated 27 May 1881 * To Reginald W. KAUFFMAN from A. F. B. KAUFFMAN dated 6 Apr 1899 - "Papa comfortable have combination car cot blankets ready tomorrow eleven thirty five advise Uncle Joe" * To Reginald W. KAUFFMAN from Herman L. COLLINS dated 20 May 1899 - "Very great sympathy in your sorrow. Your sketch of father greatly appreciated. Etchers spoiled picture which was very good." * To R. W. KAUFFMAN from The North American dated 19 May 1899 - "Can you mail up promptly a photograph of your father" Drawings: * The Franklin Inn Club, 1218 Chancellor St. Philadelphia "Loomis" and "Pidge and Stokes" Clippings: * "Sut Lovengood's Lizzards" by Sut LOVENGOOD of Tenn (in an envelope with Sut's name on the front) * "Version of Old Burns' Bull Ride" by Sut LOVENGOOD * "At Sicily Burn's Wedding" by Sut LOVENGOOD dated 16 June 1858 * From the Philadelphia press dated 2 Sept 1900 "Destruction Wrought by Columbia's Firebugs" referencing comments by C. C. KAUFFMAN who is an ex-senator and insurance agent * "May Never Solve Bechtel Mystery" dated 2 Feb 1904 * "Three States pay homage to the Bell" * "Merchants visit city and seaside" * "Veterans Dodge Rain" * "Buried by Cave-in" Patrick MULDOON escapes death * "Fell Down the Subway" George ODELL seriously hurt * "Bicyclist's Peculiar Accident" Cornelius MCDONALD removed to hospital * "Henry CLAY's seat to be Contested" * From Reginald Wright KAUFFMAN to The Trenton Times congratulation on their anniversary * Notice of Sale for law library belonging to Andrew J. KAUFFMAN in Columbia, PA * From the Columbia Daily Spy "Down to Death on a Trolley Car" dated 10 Aug 1896 * Article written by A. J. KAUFFMAN "Republican County Committee" dated 31 Oct 1881 * "Andy Boy Afraid of a Wolfe" dated 4 Oct 1881 about Andrew J. KAUFFMAN * "Against Advertising Wolfe" dated 10 Oct 1881 about Andrew J. KAUFFMAN * Editorial dated 10 Oct 1881 regarding Andrew J. KAUFFMAN * "The United States Senatorship" written by Andrew J. KAUFFMAN * "Farewell Banquet to S. S. CLAIR, Esq" including letter written by Andrew J. KAUFFMAN from The Columbia Herald dated 3 Mar 1880 * "William F. LOCKARD" from Examiner & Express dated 3 Oct 1881 including reference to a speech made by Andrew J. KAUFFMAN * "Columbia Society Notes" announcing appointment of Andrew J. MUSSER as President of Central National Bank upon death of Andrew J. KAUFFMAN * "Tribute by the Bar" death of Andrew J. KAUFFMAN dated 23 May 1899 * "The Star of the Evening" from the Columbia Independent dated 25 Jun 1901 including reference to eulogizing his former friend Andrew J. KAUFFMAN * "Imposing Ceremonies" from The Columbia Daily Spy regarding Dedication of New Lodge, dated 15 June 1901 Pictures: * Mr. KAUFFMAN * Andrew J. KAUFFMAN by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia * Key of Bastile sketched by Reginald KAUFFMAN at Mount Vernon on 19 May 1883 Letters: * From Anna F. B. KAUFFMAN addressed to "My Dear Son" dated 1 May 1906 * Unsigned letter addressed to "Dearest" dated 11 Aug 1889 from Columbia * From "Mother" addressed to "My Dear Boy" dated 7 Sept 1908 from Columbia * From "Mommie" addressed to "My Dear Children" dated 7 Mar 1911 from Columbia * From "Mommie" addressed to "My Dear Children" dated 4 May 1911 from Columbia * From "Mother" addressed to "My Dear Children" dated 7 Apr 1911 from Columbia * From "Your Mommie, Anne F. B. KAUFFMAN" addressed to "My Dear Children" dated 29 June 1911 from Fitzwilliam * Not addressed or dated but signed "Your Husband" * From "Your Mommie" addressed to "My dear Ruth & Reginald" from Fitzwilliam on 25th September * From "Mommie" addressed to "My Dear Ruth" from Philadelphia on 7th April * In envelope addressed to Samuel WRIGHT Esq., Columbia, Lancaster Co., PA, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 14 Nov 1888, addressed inside "Dear Uncle" and signed "Your nephew by Marriage, Reginald Wright KAUFFMAN" * From J. H. ZEAMER at The Central National Bank addressed to Mrs. Anna F. B. KAUFFMAN of Columbia, PA with sympathy dated 24 May 1899 * From Henry YOUNG the Night Editor for the North American in Philadelphia returning a photograph to R. W. KAUFFMAN on 21 May 1899 Typed pages: * "Chance Toils for our Destruction." * Addressed to Mr. KAUFFMAN and signed W.W. KEEN regarding Franklin Inn Club invitation * Page from "Prominent Pennsylvanians" American Biographical Co. 1890 regarding Andrew John KAUFFMAN * "Resolutions of Respect on the Death of Andrew J. KAUFFMAN Esq., Adopted by Columbia Borough Council" dated 22 May 1899 and signed by Houston MIFFLIN Handwritten pages: * "A toast to Aunty & Uncle" by R. K. * "To Aunty & Uncle on their silver wedding" by RK dated 14 Mar 1889 * "Andy" * Sympathy letter sent by the Board of Directors of the Central National Bank upon the death of Andrew J. KAUFFMAN on 19 May 1899 * Card from Louis DECORMIS at St. Paul's Church honoring Andrew J. KAUFFMAN and his good works upon the occasion of his death Funeral Card: * "Ode C.M." Based on limited research I believe that the scrapbook belonged to the family of Andrew John KAUFFMAN b. 12 Nov 1840 in Washingtonboro, PA to parents Andrew Isaac KAUFFMAN and Catharine SHUMAN. He married Anna Fausset BRUNER on 6 June 1866 and died 19 May 1899. The couple's son Reginald Wright KAUFFMAN b. 8 Sept 1877 in PA married three times, his wives were Ruth HAMMITT; Ellen Catharine DILLER in 1897 in Columbia, PA; and Mary Marshall PULLEN in 1910 in Lancaster Co., PA. Reginald died in 1936. In 1870 the family was living in District 229 of Lancaster County, PA with census records providing the following information: Edward BRUNER, age 80, born PA Samuel WRIGHT, age 41, a Civil Engineer, born PA Ellen M. B. WRIGHT, age 35, born PA A. J. KAUFFMAN, age 29, a Lawyer, born PA Anna F. KAUFFMAN, age 26, born PA Bruner KAUFFMAN, age 2, born PA Mary FULLY, age 18, a Domestic Servant, born PA Rebecca MILLER, age 11, a Domestic Servant, born PA In 1880 the family was living in Columbia, PA with census records providing the following information: A. J. KAUFFMAN, age 39, born PA, a Lawyer, parents born PA Anna F. KAUFFMAN, wife, age 36, born PA, Keeping House, parents born PA Bruner KAUFFMAN, son, age 12, born PA, at Home Elizabeth D. KAUFFMAN, dau, age 8, born PA, at Home Reginald KAUFFMAN, son, age 2, born PA, at Home Elizabeth M. H., other, age 20, born Germany, a Servant, parents born Germany Catherine BANGERT, other, age 15, born Germany, a Servant, parents born Germany In 1900 I find the Anna F. KAUFFMAN Family living in Columbia, PA with records providing the following information: Anna F. KAUFFMAN, age 54, born Oct 1845, widow 28 years married, 3 children/3 living, born PA, parents born PA Elizabeth KAUFFMAN, dau, age 24, born Dec 1875, born PA Samuel WRIGHT, brother-in-law, age 71, born Dec 1828, born PA, parents born PA, a Surveyor And in 1900 the Bruner KAUFFMAN Family living in Hartford, CT with records providing the following information: William H. TOBEY, age 51, born May 1849, married 14 years, born NY, parents born NY/England, a Feed Merchant Mary Y. TOBEY, wife, age 40, born Sept 1859, married 14 years, 1 child/1 living, born NY, parents born NY Daisy F. TOBEY, dau, age 11, born Nov 1888, born NY, at School Bruner KAUFFMAN, son-in-law, age 32, newly married, born May 1868, born PA, parents born PA, a Feed Merchant Caroline T. KAUFFMAN, dau, age 25, newly married, no children, born NY, parents born NY James W. S. TOBEY, son, age 23, born Aug 1876, born NY, parents born NY, a Traveling Salesman Horace DEDRCIK, boarder, age 30, born Apr 1870, born NY, parents born NY, a Teamster Frank B. LORD, boarder, age 39, born Feb 1861, born CT, parents born CT, a Machinist And in 1900 the Reginald KAUFFMAN Family was living in Philadelphia, PA likely in a boarding house of some sort with census records providing the following information: Ellen C. D. KAUFFMAN, lodger, age 23, born Sept 1876, married 3 years, 1 child/1 living, born PA, parents born PA Reginald KAUFFMAN, lodger, age 22, born Sept 1877, married 3 years, born PA, parents born PA, an Editor By 1910 Annie F. B. KAUFFMAN was recorded living in Columbia, PA with the following census information provided: Samuel WRIGHT, age 81, married 45 years, born PA, parents born PA Ellen W. B. WRIGHT, wife, age 76, married 45 years, no children, born PA, parents born PA Annie F. B. KAUFFMAN, sister-in-law, age 66, widow, 3 children/3 living, born PA, parents born PA Reginald R. KAUFFMAN, nephew, age 34, newly married 3rd time, born PA, parents born PA, a Writer Ruth H. KAUFFMAN, niece, age 25, newly married 1st time, born NY, parents born NJ/CT, a Writer Annet ULOTH, servant, age 25, married 8 years, 1 child/1 living, born MA, parents born MA, a private family servant Arther ULOTH, boarder, age 8, born MA, parents born MA In 1920 I was able to locate Bruner KAUFFMAN in Brooklyn, NY with census records providing the following information; Bruner KAUFFMAN, age 54, born PA, parents born PA, a Publishing House Editor Caroline KAUFFMAN, wife, age 44, born NY, parents born NY, In 1920 Annie B. KAUFFMAN was recorded living in Columbia, PA as follows: Annie B. KAUFFMAN, age 77, widow, born PA, parents born PA Reginald W. KAUFFMAN, son, age 42, born PA, parents born PA, an Author Ruth W. KAUFFMAN, dau-in-law, age 30, born NY, parents born NY Annette ULOTH, servant, age 38, widow, born MA, parents born England, a Private Family Servant Arthur ULOTH, servant's son, age 17, born MA, parents born England/MA I know that Reginald Wright KAUFFMAN was a writer having written many books including "The House of Bondage" and written with his wife "The Latter Day Saints" I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful old scrapbook can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Evelyn, There is a Leeky Murry who signed the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity on 1 July 1777 in Lancaster County before Justice of the Peace Michael Hubley of Lancaster Borough. Lancaster County wills has a Leckey Murray of Lancaster Borough, will written 25 July 1804 and probated 13 December 1815. He mentions wife Elizabeth and children; Nancy, Joshua, Leckey, Elizabeth, James, Bartrem and Samuel. Executors were Joshua Boyd, Nancy and Joshua Murray Marriages and Deaths from the Newspapers of Lancaster County, PA, 1821-1830. Information taken from the Lancaster Journal, 4 April 1828 (Friday) this death was found. "In Washington Co, PA, Thursday, 25th ult., Dr. Leckey C. Murray, son of the late Dr. Murray of this county." Alice

Evelyn: Sorry, there were no Murray's nor Murry's. Jan in FL.

Dear Jan, Do you have any entries in your book for Murray (or Murry)? Thank you in advance for your time and generosity? This would have been between 1760 and 1779. Evelyn Murray Lantzer

Hi, I am searching information of the following people George WEAVER MD Mary TROXELL in Adams or Lancaster Counties Pennsylvania abt 1830. Christian WEAVER who married Juliana RICKARDS/RICHARDS abt 1823 in Lancaster County. Christian was born abt 1800 and Juliana was born in 1802 at New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Christian RICKARDS/RICHARDS and Mary Catherine GAUL/GOWL. Other children in the family were Catherine md Willhelm DIEFENDORFER, Gottleib, Margaret, Roshannah md David ERB, Mathias, Elizabeth md Harmon WICKEL, Phebe, Christian, Frederick and Sophia Born between 1788 and 1801. The family also lived in Strassburgh. Mary Catherine GAUL's parents were Mathias GAUL/GOWL and Ann Margaret. She was born abt 3 Apr 1764 from her death record age 44 years less 7 days. She died 26 Mar 1808 at New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Trinity Evangelical Lutherian church. Other children in the family were Philipina md to John PAUL and Mathias of New York City. Any help would be appreciated Dortha ________________________________________________________________________ Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today!

According to Churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County, it is south of Brenneman Road, on a fence line between two farms. It is listed as the Musser/Stehman Graveyard, aka Jacob Musser Graveyard. If you do a search on Mapquest for Brenneman Road, Lancaster, PA, you can see where the road is at least. I do not see the cemetery in a present day ADC map of Lancaster County however. The book indicates that the cemetery was in poor condition in 1983, and that it was shown on maps of 1864 and 1875. This might also interest you: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/md/montgomery/tsimages/historic/musser.html Abby Kathleen Williams wrote: >Does anyone know specifically where the Musser Cemetery in Manor Township, Lancaster Co., PA is located? Thanks so much! > >Kathleen Musser Williams >gk.williams@comcast.net > > >==== PALANCAS Mailing List ==== >This is your list use and enjoy for genealogy. > > > >

Dave: I did not find your names in the 16 listed in the book.. The names listed are: Page 72 Ludwig Johan Herr Ship Pink Qualified Oct.17,1732 Page 131 Johannes Herr Ship Brigatine Perth Amboy Qualified October 19, 1736 Page 280 Hans Jacob Herr Ship Chesterfield Qualified Sept.1, 1749 Page 293 Philip Herr Ship Patience Qualified September 19,1749 Page 306 Johan Martin Heer Ship Fane Qualified October 17, 1749 Page 316 Johann Georg Herr Ship Brothers Qualified August 24, 1750 Page 335 Peter Herr Ship Duke of Bedford Qualified Sept.14, 1751 Page 351 Johan Herr Ship Two Brothers Qualfied Sept. 15, 1752 Page 367 Michael Herr Ship Duke of Wirtenberg Qualified Oct. 20,1752 Page 410 Johannes Heir Ship Halifax Qualified Sept. 28, 1753 Page 455 Rudolph Hehr Ship Richmond Qualified Oct. 5, 1763 Page 483 Johannes Herr Ship Minerva Qualified Nov. 9, 1767 Page 485 Johan Lenhard Herr Ship Minerva Qualified Oct. 10, 1768 Page 499 Jacob Herr Ship Brig Betsy Qualified Dec. 1, 1771 Page 542 Benjamin Here Ship Peggy Qualified Nov. 10, 1793 Page 661 Herr and wife Ship Frederick Augustus Qualified Sept.15, 1807 All ships were listed from Rotterdam. Dave, this is the way the names were listed in the index under Herr even through some had different spellings. Name of the book is: Names of Foreigners Who Took The Oath Of Allegiance To the Province and State of Pennsylvania 1727-1775 With Foreign Arrivals 1786-1808 Edited by William Henry Egle, M.D. Originally Published as Pennsylvania Archives Vol. XVII, Second Series, Harrisburg 1890 Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc. 1967,1976 Reprinted for Clearfield Co. by Genealogical Pub. 1994, 2002. I am not sure it is still available. I did look it up in the Family History Library card file. It has been filmed and the FHL# is 0823999. So if you are near a Family History Center you could order it to view. Sorry, I didn't find your names, but maybe some of these will mean something to you. Good luck in your research. Jan Port Charlotte, FL.

Does anyone know specifically where the Musser Cemetery in Manor Township, Lancaster Co., PA is located? Thanks so much! Kathleen Musser Williams gk.williams@comcast.net

Hi Pam, Yes, there were a series of oaths taken, first on arrivial to the crown and later, when the revolution started to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to offset the oath taken to the king. He became a citizen because, according to British law, he wasn't allowed to own land without being a British citizen. Initially, the Penn government allowed people to buy land without becoming citizens but in 1728 they gave into pressure from the British government and all who had been sold land became citizens. The names of those citizens from Lancaster County are in Rupp's "30,000 names. There are lists from other counties in Rupp as well. Jim http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacahs/index.htm Pam Pearson <pampearson@patmedia.net> wrote: I don't want to create more confusion, but ... My immigrant ancestor arrived from Germany in 1749 and took an oath of allegiance to Great Britain when he arrived in Philadelphia. In 1769 he was also naturalized as a citizen of Great Britain. (Not sure why he neede to do both, but he did.) The 1777 Oath of Allegiance I'm referring to was to the State of Pennsylvania and was published in the PA Archives, Series 2, Vol. XIII. My limited understanding is that these oaths were expressions of allegiance to the cause of the American Revolution. Individuals making these oaths are also documented in "Revolutionary Patriots of Lancaster Couinty, PA, 1775-1783", by Henry C. Peden, Jr., publ. 2002 by Willow Bend Books. I am enjoying the discussion. Thanks to all. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [PALANCAS] Question re: Oaths of Allegiance > > In a message dated 5/31/2006 2:40:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, > mstauf@comcast.net writes: > > Where do you find Oath of Allegiance documents for Lancaster Co PA? > Thank you and appreciate any comments. > > > > There seems to be some misconception on this subject. In 1777 there would > be no American citizenship--only non-English citizens not born here becoming > Naturalized *British* citizens for the purpose of voting, holding public > office, and/or owning land. PA state archives has a list of all aliens naturalized > in PA between 1740 and 1773 by PA courts. There are also several books that > include this information. > > There is a book (which I do not have) entitled The Names of Persons Who Took > the Oath of Allegiance to the State of Pennsylvania Between 1777 and 1789 > which was originally published in 1865 and which was reprinted by Genealogical > Publishing Company in 1965. > > Fred Hagan wrote: "The emigrant, in order to become a citizen of the U.S., > had to sign a paper renouncing his allegiance to the King of England. > Interestingly, it was in the > emigrant's own hand writing. > Fred Hagan" > > The above would not have been true in 1777 when there was no American > citizenship as yet. > > Joan > > > > ==== PALANCAS Mailing List ==== > List Owner can be reached for help with the list at > PALANCAS-Admin@rootsweb.com > > ==== PALANCAS Mailing List ==== List Owner can be reached for help with the list at PALANCAS-Admin@rootsweb.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

REmember Jim, Ben was an Englishman.But you have me in a corner* now, as I read somewhere in my research in some 35 year,s what I wrote. But then I am not the first family history researcher to make a mistake. Thanks any way. Good to hear from you. *I do not recall where I read that, but I am willing to learn. Ernest

Jan, Thank you for your response. I never expected 16 with the surname of HERR. I will attempt to narrow your search to those in my direct lineage within the timeframe you outlined in one of your earlier messages. --ABRAHAM HERR (2), son of Rev. Hans HERR (1), b. 1660, m2. Feronica Musselman. --DAVID HERR (15), son of Abraham HERR (2), b. 1722, d. 1771, m. Barbara Hershey. --CHRISTIAN HERR (73), son of David HERR (15), b.1748, d. 1817, m. Mary Hershey. --DAVID HERR (278), son of Christian HERR (73), b. 1793, d. 1881, m. Barbara Ohlwiler. Note: The numbers in parentheses following the names are the reference numbers used by Theodore W. Herr in his book Genealogical Record of Rev. Hans Herr and his Lineal Descendants initially published in 1908. The above lineage, however, does incorporate the corrections contained in the third edition of Herr's book published in 1994. Again, I thank you and very much appreciate your time and effort. Dave Herr -----Original Message----- From: DAMIKATIE@cs.com [mailto:DAMIKATIE@cs.com] Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 7:51 PM To: PALANCAS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PALANCAS] Question re: Oaths of Allegiance Dave: I found 16 Herr's. If you can give me a given name, that will help, otherwise I can send all 16. Jan in FL. ==== PALANCAS Mailing List ==== This is your list use and enjoy for genealogy.

Hi all, At http://www.genealogybuff.com on the Pennsylvania library page, there is a school yearbook for Lancaster High School 1920. There is a Harold M. GIBBLE listed in the Seniors. Does anyone know anything about him? Did he enter politics? Thanks, Bill Cribbs

Hi Daniel, Ben Franklin was alarmed about the large number of German immigrants but he had nothing to do with the requirement that people take an oath of allegiance. This was British law and they apparently didn't want a lot of illegal aliens running around their country. This was a fairly common procedure for most countries. British law also required someone who wanted to own land to become a citizen although the Penns managed to finesse that law a little bit. Jim Daniel E Weinhold <deweinhold@juno.com> wrote: ONE More? Mr. Ben Franklin became alarmed since so MANY Germany,s were arriving in the state of Penna. that he had said that he was afraid the state would become German. I do believe it was his idea to have Those males either sign on the 'dotted line THREE times or ( or an X) else entered as the German name "sounded" to the English clerk. Hence off time,s, one will find the immigrant,s name not only spelled incorrectly once, but by all Three Clerk,s as it happened to my Nicholas Weinhold, and thus entered into THE record as such, back in 1738, in the Port of Phila., PA. Ernest ==== PALANCAS Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe first check and see if you are getting list or digest mode then e-mail PALANCAS-L-request@rootsweb.com or PALANCAS-D-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe in message. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Hi Fred Hagan, There were Hagans in Martic Township. Go to the web page of the Conestoga Area Historical Society and check the history of Martic Twp. from the History of Lancaster County. There are probably other references to Hagan on the page. Jim http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacahs/index.htm DAMIKATIE@cs.com wrote: Sorry Fred, there were no Hagan's. There was a Hagman. Jan ==== PALANCAS Mailing List ==== This is your list use and enjoy for genealogy. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Hi Doug, The oath at the time of immigration would have been administered as he got off the boat. They wouldn't let someone wander off and not take the oath. Check for early Delaware Records to see if they include the oaths. Originally, Delaware was part of Pa., in 1700 William Penn gave Delaware its own legislature but he retained the title of Governor. There is a chance it might be in the Printed Pa. Archives. Jim Conestoga Area Historical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacahs/index.htm DougB81042@aol.com wrote: Good Morning All Where do you think the oath of allegiance would have been administered to a germanic family arriving in Deleware and apparently heading straight to PA in about 1730? Doug ==== PALANCAS Mailing List ==== List Owner can be reached for help with the list at PALANCAS-Admin@rootsweb.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Jan, Thanks for looking up my surname. Michael is not a direct ancestors , however, i am glad to document his arrival. Records of elimination are almost as valuable as those who we know are correct. Have a good weekend. Nan ~~~~~~~ Nan: I did not find a Lenhart, but I found a Michael Lanhart on Page 484. List of Foreigners Imported in the Ship Sally. Patrick Brown, Master. From Rotterdam ,Last from Cowes. Qualified Nov. 10, 1767. Hope he's yours. Jan in FL.

Lynn: I'll be glad to do the look-up for you when you are ready. Jan in FL.

Dave: I found 16 Herr's. If you can give me a given name, that will help, otherwise I can send all 16. Jan in FL.

Nan: I did not find a Lenhart, but I found a Michael Lanhart on Page 484. List of Foreigners Imported in the Ship Sally. Patrick Brown, Master. From Rotterdam ,Last from Cowes. Qualified Nov. 10, 1767. Hope he's yours. Jan in FL.