The Lancaster City Public Library has an extensive newspaper collection which is helpful for finding obits, etc. I have also contacted them by e-mail and requested obit research which were mailed to me and required a small fee. A good resource. Kathleen ----- Original Message ----- From: <palancas-request@rootsweb.com> To: <palancas@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:00 AM Subject: PALANCAS Digest, Vol 6, Issue 21 > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Research in Lancaster, PA (Penny Fuller) > 2. Re: Research in Lancaster, PA (Alissa) > 3. Re: Research in Lancaster, PA (Pat Elmore) > 4. Re: Research in Lancaster, PA (Karl Moyer) > 5. Re: Research in Lancaster, PA (Maria Campbell) > 6. Re: Research in Lancaster, PA (Kristine Elliott) > 7. Re: Research in Lancaster, PA (Walter) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:07:23 -0700 (PDT) > From: Penny Fuller <wvmagpie@yahoo.com> > Subject: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA > To: palancas@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <410921.16186.qm@web33003.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in > Lancaster > City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late > May. > Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm > trying > to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in > Leacock or > Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in 1850 > to > Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's > parents' > names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might > try at > the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily accessed? > Can > anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? Are > overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, > library, > etc.? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience with me. > > > Penny > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:47:11 -0500 > From: Alissa <alissa.booth@comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA > To: palancas@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <4D89430F.8070806@comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Others, I'm sure will have more info than I do. But the Lancaster > History.org (historical society) next to Buchanan's Wheatland has an > extensive library and knowledgeable staff. I've done a quick check of > their library online and there is a Baker family file. They are closed > on Mondays and it is a $5 fee to use their library plus a quarter for > each copy. Personally, I would make that one of my first stops. > > I haven't personally been to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, > although I have to go. I checked their online library and they also > have Baker family genealogy. I'm told they have info that pertains to > non-Mennonites as well so you may want to check it out. > > The library in Lititz is further away but they also have a small > dedicated genealogy room. I haven't seen much at the City library but > since parking can be sometimes difficult and others are closer to me, I > don't go there often. > > I haven't been to the Courthouse, but through email everyone has been > super nice. Likewise, I've worked with someone at Trinity for something > and found them equally helpful. > > There are several hotels within a short driving distance from those > places. > > I see an Isaac Baker selling property in Manheim in 1839. Is this > yours? Have you searched the Lancaster Examiner and Herald? > > On 3/22/2011 5:07 PM, Penny Fuller wrote: >> I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in >> Lancaster >> City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late >> May. >> Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm >> trying >> to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in >> Leacock or >> Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in 1850 >> to >> Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's >> parents' >> names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might >> try at >> the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily accessed? >> Can >> anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? >> Are >> overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, >> library, >> etc.? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience with me. >> >> >> Penny >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> PALANCAS-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: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3522 - Release Date: 03/22/11 >> 02:34:00 >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:51:28 -0500 > From: "Pat Elmore" <patelmore@dexter.net> > Subject: Re: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA > To: <palancas@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <4821D1603F204E6C815E160A08C47BA3@pat75ojnaapprb> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Did you know that you can look at scanned index of land records for > grantor? > Grantee not scanned. This is Southern Lancaster County's website. I cannot > remember if it is Genealogy or Historical society. > > Did you know that you can look at microfilmed land records over the > Recorders web site? It is not exactly easy to do since the book numbers > are > confusing and the page numbers do not exactly agree with the microfilm. > But > you can go back and forth to the right page. Confusing to use at the > beginning but once you get the hang of using it, it is easy to do. You > may > need to contact someone at the Recorders office to help you. > PAT SHIVELY ELMORE > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Penny Fuller" <wvmagpie@yahoo.com> > To: <palancas@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 5:07 PM > Subject: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA > > >>I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in >>Lancaster >> City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late >> May. >> Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm >> trying >> to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in >> Leacock or >> Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in 1850 >> to >> Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's >> parents' >> names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might >> try at >> the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily accessed? >> Can >> anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? >> Are >> overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, >> library, >> etc.? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience with me. >> >> >> Penny >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> PALANCAS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:52:09 -0400 > From: Karl Moyer <kmoyer@millersville.edu> > Subject: Re: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA > To: "palancas@rootsweb.com" <palancas@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <C9AEAE69.1D2BF%kmoyer@millersville.edu> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > > Lancaster County Hi9storikcal Society is a "must" for most such research > projects. See their web site and note that they are often closed on > Mondays. > > No hotel/motel accommodations lie hear the historical society, but the > new, nice, and slightly "pricey" Marriott in Penn Square in Lancaster is > easy walking distance from both the courthouse and the public library and > LOTS of nice eateries. > > Karl E. Moyer > Lancaster PA > > > Penny Fuller wvmagpie@yahoo.com wrote: > >> I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in >> Lancaster >> City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late >> May. >> Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm >> trying >> to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in >> Leacock or >> Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in 1850 >> to >> Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's >> parents' >> names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might >> try >> at >> the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily accessed? >> Can >> anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? >> Are >> overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, >> library, >> etc.? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience with me. >> >> >> Penny >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> PALANCAS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:25:09 -0400 > From: Maria Campbell <miabethc@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA > To: palancas@rootsweb.com, Penny Fuller <wvmagpie@yahoo.com> > Message-ID: <244291E0-2E3F-423F-92CC-BE36E761A38A@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > A reminder that the Lancaster County Archives are no longer in the > Courthouse building on Duke & King Streets. They have moved a few blocks > away to 150 North Queen Street, Suite 10. > > You may wish to contact Trinity Lutheran Church ahead of time to ask if > they have baptismal records for 1828. I don't think the marriage records > from 1850 contain the names of the parents of the bride or groom. > > http://www.trinitylancaster.org/ > > On Mar 22, 2011, at 6:07 PM, Penny Fuller wrote: > >> I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in >> Lancaster >> City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late >> May. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:15:59 -0700 (PDT) > From: Kristine Elliott <souriete@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA > To: palancas@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <285873.45825.qm@web162015.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > I've used both the Lancaster Historical Society and the Lancaster County > Mennonite Historical Society. I've found them both useful. I am going to > highlight a few things that have struck me as particularly useful at each > library, but they both have a lot more than I mention here. > > Lancaster Historical Society has microfilms of some of the older county > archive holdings. The really old records have been transcribed into a > typed format, but the newer stuff is microfilms of the original > records.They have a large collection of cemetery listings in bound books. > Not all the cemeteries in the county are listed, and these seem to have > been done by several of their librarians over time. > > Lancaster County Mennonite Historical Society has large collections of > cemetery listings. These seem to have been done by a variety of > contributors. Some cemeteries in their collections have multiple listings > by different folks, which can be useful to see what different people > thought a given inscription said. Another thing special to Lancaster > County Mennonite Historical Society is their collections of obituaries. An > index to this source is on their website, so you can figure out ahead of > time if there is anything in the collection for you. > > I've found the staff at both libraries very helpful and friendly. And > since both libraries have their catalogs online, you should be able to > start planning your research before you walk in the door. > > Triste > --- > > If you can't get rid of them ugly old skeletons in the closet, at least > teach 'em how to dance funny. Billy C. Wirtz > > > --- On Tue, 3/22/11, Penny Fuller <wvmagpie@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> From: Penny Fuller <wvmagpie@yahoo.com> >> Subject: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA >> To: palancas@rootsweb.com >> Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 6:07 PM >> I would appreciate some advice re: >> conducting on-site research in Lancaster >> City.? I have exhausted internet resources and will >> make the trip in late May.? >> Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest >> to me.? I'm trying >> to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker >> born in Leacock or >> Lampeter Twp. in 1828? I know that he was married in >> Holy Trinity in 1850 to >> Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker.? I'm >> hoping Isaac's parents' >> names are recorded in church records.? Are there other >> resources I might try at >> the public library in Lancaster?? Are Courthouse >> records easily accessed?? Can >> anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for >> genealogy visits?? Are >> overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the >> Courthouse, library, >> etc.?? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience >> with me.? >> >> >> Penny > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:54:53 -0400 > From: Walter <wgbennett@chartermi.net> > Subject: Re: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA > To: palancas@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <4D8960FD.1090408@chartermi.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > I used the Historical Society when I was there. There is a small fee to > use the reading room, but there are many resources. The do have several > church records on microfilm. There is also the newspaper microfilm and > they have an obit index on the computer there. I believe that all of > the cemeteries there have been indexed and you will find them there in > some massive books. Also there is a large collection of city > directories. I have used the court house to look in the basement > archives. You will have to pay to park anywhere near there. I > remember a meter with I think a two hour limit. The library I did not > use so I couldn't tell you the resources available. > The staff at the Historical Society are very helpful and will guide you > in the right direction. Good luck. > > Walter Bennett > > > On 3/22/2011 7:52 PM, Karl Moyer wrote: >> Lancaster County Hi9storikcal Society is a "must" for most such research >> projects. See their web site and note that they are often closed on >> Mondays. >> >> No hotel/motel accommodations lie hear the historical society, but >> the >> new, nice, and slightly "pricey" Marriott in Penn Square in Lancaster is >> easy walking distance from both the courthouse and the public library and >> LOTS of nice eateries. >> >> Karl E. Moyer >> Lancaster PA >> >> >> Penny Fuller wvmagpie@yahoo.com wrote: >> >>> I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in >>> Lancaster >>> City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in >>> late May. >>> Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm >>> trying >>> to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in >>> Leacock or >>> Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in >>> 1850 to >>> Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's >>> parents' >>> names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might >>> try >>> at >>> the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily >>> accessed? Can >>> anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? >>> Are >>> overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, >>> library, >>> etc.? 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I used the Historical Society when I was there. There is a small fee to use the reading room, but there are many resources. The do have several church records on microfilm. There is also the newspaper microfilm and they have an obit index on the computer there. I believe that all of the cemeteries there have been indexed and you will find them there in some massive books. Also there is a large collection of city directories. I have used the court house to look in the basement archives. You will have to pay to park anywhere near there. I remember a meter with I think a two hour limit. The library I did not use so I couldn't tell you the resources available. The staff at the Historical Society are very helpful and will guide you in the right direction. Good luck. Walter Bennett On 3/22/2011 7:52 PM, Karl Moyer wrote: > Lancaster County Hi9storikcal Society is a "must" for most such research > projects. See their web site and note that they are often closed on > Mondays. > > No hotel/motel accommodations lie hear the historical society, but the > new, nice, and slightly "pricey" Marriott in Penn Square in Lancaster is > easy walking distance from both the courthouse and the public library and > LOTS of nice eateries. > > Karl E. Moyer > Lancaster PA > > > Penny Fuller wvmagpie@yahoo.com wrote: > >> I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in Lancaster >> City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late May. >> Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm trying >> to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in Leacock or >> Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in 1850 to >> Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's parents' >> names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might try >> at >> the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily accessed? Can >> anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? Are >> overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, library, >> etc.? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience with me. >> >> >> Penny >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> PALANCAS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALANCAS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

A reminder that the Lancaster County Archives are no longer in the Courthouse building on Duke & King Streets. They have moved a few blocks away to 150 North Queen Street, Suite 10. You may wish to contact Trinity Lutheran Church ahead of time to ask if they have baptismal records for 1828. I don't think the marriage records from 1850 contain the names of the parents of the bride or groom. http://www.trinitylancaster.org/ On Mar 22, 2011, at 6:07 PM, Penny Fuller wrote: > I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in Lancaster > City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late May.

Lancaster County Hi9storikcal Society is a "must" for most such research projects. See their web site and note that they are often closed on Mondays. No hotel/motel accommodations lie hear the historical society, but the new, nice, and slightly "pricey" Marriott in Penn Square in Lancaster is easy walking distance from both the courthouse and the public library and LOTS of nice eateries. Karl E. Moyer Lancaster PA Penny Fuller wvmagpie@yahoo.com wrote: > I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in Lancaster > City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late May. > Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm trying > to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in Leacock or > Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in 1850 to > Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's parents' > names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might try > at > the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily accessed? Can > anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? Are > overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, library, > etc.? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience with me. > > > Penny > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PALANCAS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Others, I'm sure will have more info than I do. But the Lancaster History.org (historical society) next to Buchanan's Wheatland has an extensive library and knowledgeable staff. I've done a quick check of their library online and there is a Baker family file. They are closed on Mondays and it is a $5 fee to use their library plus a quarter for each copy. Personally, I would make that one of my first stops. I haven't personally been to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, although I have to go. I checked their online library and they also have Baker family genealogy. I'm told they have info that pertains to non-Mennonites as well so you may want to check it out. The library in Lititz is further away but they also have a small dedicated genealogy room. I haven't seen much at the City library but since parking can be sometimes difficult and others are closer to me, I don't go there often. I haven't been to the Courthouse, but through email everyone has been super nice. Likewise, I've worked with someone at Trinity for something and found them equally helpful. There are several hotels within a short driving distance from those places. I see an Isaac Baker selling property in Manheim in 1839. Is this yours? Have you searched the Lancaster Examiner and Herald? On 3/22/2011 5:07 PM, Penny Fuller wrote: > I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in Lancaster > City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late May. > Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm trying > to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in Leacock or > Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in 1850 to > Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's parents' > names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might try at > the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily accessed? Can > anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? Are > overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, library, > etc.? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience with me. > > > Penny > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALANCAS-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: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3522 - Release Date: 03/22/11 02:34:00 >

I've used both the Lancaster Historical Society and the Lancaster County Mennonite Historical Society. I've found them both useful. I am going to highlight a few things that have struck me as particularly useful at each library, but they both have a lot more than I mention here. Lancaster Historical Society has microfilms of some of the older county archive holdings. The really old records have been transcribed into a typed format, but the newer stuff is microfilms of the original records.They have a large collection of cemetery listings in bound books. Not all the cemeteries in the county are listed, and these seem to have been done by several of their librarians over time. Lancaster County Mennonite Historical Society has large collections of cemetery listings. These seem to have been done by a variety of contributors. Some cemeteries in their collections have multiple listings by different folks, which can be useful to see what different people thought a given inscription said. Another thing special to Lancaster County Mennonite Historical Society is their collections of obituaries. An index to this source is on their website, so you can figure out ahead of time if there is anything in the collection for you. I've found the staff at both libraries very helpful and friendly. And since both libraries have their catalogs online, you should be able to start planning your research before you walk in the door. Triste --- If you can't get rid of them ugly old skeletons in the closet, at least teach 'em how to dance funny. Billy C. Wirtz --- On Tue, 3/22/11, Penny Fuller <wvmagpie@yahoo.com> wrote: > From: Penny Fuller <wvmagpie@yahoo.com> > Subject: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA > To: palancas@rootsweb.com > Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 6:07 PM > I would appreciate some advice re: > conducting on-site research in Lancaster > City.  I have exhausted internet resources and will > make the trip in late May.  > Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest > to me.  I'm trying > to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker > born in Leacock or > Lampeter Twp. in 1828  I know that he was married in > Holy Trinity in 1850 to > Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker.  I'm > hoping Isaac's parents' > names are recorded in church records.  Are there other > resources I might try at > the public library in Lancaster?  Are Courthouse > records easily accessed?  Can > anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for > genealogy visits?  Are > overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the > Courthouse, library, > etc.?  Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience > with me.  > > > Penny

Did you know that you can look at scanned index of land records for grantor? Grantee not scanned. This is Southern Lancaster County's website. I cannot remember if it is Genealogy or Historical society. Did you know that you can look at microfilmed land records over the Recorders web site? It is not exactly easy to do since the book numbers are confusing and the page numbers do not exactly agree with the microfilm. But you can go back and forth to the right page. Confusing to use at the beginning but once you get the hang of using it, it is easy to do. You may need to contact someone at the Recorders office to help you. PAT SHIVELY ELMORE ----- Original Message ----- From: "Penny Fuller" <wvmagpie@yahoo.com> To: <palancas@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 5:07 PM Subject: [PALANCAS] Research in Lancaster, PA >I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in Lancaster > City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late > May. > Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm > trying > to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in > Leacock or > Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in 1850 > to > Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's > parents' > names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might > try at > the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily accessed? > Can > anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? Are > overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, > library, > etc.? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience with me. > > > Penny > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PALANCAS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in Lancaster City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late May. Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm trying to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in Leacock or Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in 1850 to Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's parents' names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might try at the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily accessed? Can anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? Are overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, library, etc.? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience with me. Penny

Thank you - any help is always greatly appreciated. Nancy

Hi, Nancy: This is what I see on the 1850 census: Series: M432 Roll: 788 Page: 62 1850 - East Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., PA - 9/6/1850 Keener, Jacob - 32 - m - laborer --- Ann - 30 - f --- John - 8 - m --- Henry - 6 - m --- Jacob - 10 mos. PA for all. next household on page: Gype, Jacob - 39 - m - laborer --- Sarah - 20 or 26 - f --- Catharine Ann - 6 - f --- Josias - 5 - m --- Louisa - 1 - f PA for all. There's an Ann Keener age 41 in the 1860 E. Donegal, Lancaster, PA census material, but not spotting the rest of either households. There were less then 800 households in the 1860 E. Donegal, Lancaster, PA, census material, so I was able to pull them all up, but did not spot anything that seemed to be a "mutation" of either name. Debra On Mar 7, 2011, at 3:05 PM, Nancy Blackwell wrote: > Any information about the family of Jacob Keiner, who lived next > door to > Jacob Gype in the 1850 census of East Donegal, Lancaster Co. We have > searched for a Gype/Geib/Gibe and Keen or Keens marriage, but this > seems > perhaps more promising. Nancy Blackwell > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALANCAS- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

Any information about the family of Jacob Keiner, who lived next door to Jacob Gype in the 1850 census of East Donegal, Lancaster Co. We have searched for a Gype/Geib/Gibe and Keen or Keens marriage, but this seems perhaps more promising. Nancy Blackwell

Does this message below "ring any bells" for anyone? There is an old Mauk farm cemetery on the north side of PA Rt. 23, Marietta Pike, barely a mile east of Florinel, and more Mauk persons buried at Silver Spring Cemetery. Does anyone have information on this family which might inform Mr. Krüger's search? Dr. Karl E. Moyer Lancaster PA Begin forwarded message: > From: "akrueger@frontiernet.net" <akrueger@frontiernet.net> > Date: February 25, 2011 9:50:45 AM EST > To: "IOWA@rootsweb.com" <IOWA@rootsweb.com> > Subject: [IOWA] Evelyn Anna Hampton Smith Mauk > > Hi > This relative is one of my brick walls and I sure would appreciate any help you could give me. > Would you have any info on an Evelyn Mauk? Maiden name is Evelyn Anna Hampton. Born 23 Oct 1910 in Barnesville, Clay county, Minnesota. Her first husband was Leo Smith. She married Leo Smith Sept 22, 1928 in Clay co., MN. > > Her parents were Pearley Hampton (Died 10 Aug 1956) and Mary Sophia Bredemeier (died 13 Jan 1972). > > Married a Mauk and lived in DesMoines, Iowa according to her father's death cert. According to her mother's obituary, she lived in Denver, Co. and was married to a Mauk. I don't have her husband Mauk's first name or anything else on him. > > my email akrueger@frontiernet.net > > THIS MIGHT BE HER???? same birth day, but different year. I wonder if she reverted back to her first married name??? > > Social Security Death Index > > about Evelyn Smith > > Name: Evelyn Smith > > SSN: 485-22-2155 > > Last Residence: 50317 Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States of America > > Born: 23 Oct 1909 > > Died: Feb 1974 > > State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (Before 1951) > > THIS IS HER MOTHER'S OBITUARY for any clues: > > Mrs. Mary Hampton. Mrs. Mary Hampton, 83, of the New Haven Rest Home, 5608 S.W. Ninth St., died Thursday at the home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, with burial in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Hampton, born in Barnesville, Minn., lived in Norwalk before moving to the nursing home about five years ago. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Buckau of Fort Atkinson, Wis., Mrs. Fred Brown of Gardena, Calif., and Mrs Evelyn Mauk of Denver, Colo., 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a great-great- grandchild. Source Des Moines Tribune Jan 14 1972 Page 11, C 2. Her husband was Pearley Hampton. > > Sincerely, > > allen krueger > > canby, mn

Hello Fellow Listers: Have you ever heard the term "Pow-Wow" or the practice of "Pow-Wowing"? Do you know what a "Pow-Wow doctor" does? Or what is done during a "Pow-Wow"? If you'd like to find out the answers to these questions or more about this practice, come to The Harry Lenig Library, home of The Perry Historians on Sunday, February 27th, 2011. Jenine Trayer will be giving an approximate 2 hour presentation on and explaining this form of Pennsylvania German / Dutch holistic medicine or otherwise known as "Folk Magic" in the upstairs of the Hoverter Archives at 2:00 p.m.. Jenine is a practicing healer in Pow-wowing. She has presented these types of seminars all over the United States and will "break the envelope of secrecy" on the practice of Pow-wowing. She will cover the following areas: history of the art, common practices of long ago and the current practices of today, as well as other topics within the art. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation. All are welcome to attend this FREE program...so pass the word and feel free to bring friends. (Please note: Due to the possibility of inclement weather, please be advised that this program may be postponed and rescheduled for a later time. Watch The Perry Historians website for the notice of cancellation or you can call the library that day to verify that the program will still take place - (717) 582-4896.) www.ThePerryHistorians.org The Harry Lenig Library, home of The Perry Historians is a genealogical library located along Rt. 34, just 2 miles north of New Bloomfield, Perry Co., PA.. The physical address of The Perry Historians is: 763 Dix Hill Rd., New Bloomfield, PA 17068 Look forward to seeing you there! Donna Heller Zinn volunteer / director of The Perry Historians

3rd Annual "On the Trail of Perry County History" hosted by The Perry Historians on Saturday, March 26, 2011. There was such a great interest shown by our "tour-goers" last year, as we toured the path of the Newport and Shermans Valley Railroad, that fellow members Harry Focht and Steve Metzger agreed to do research on and map out the route of the Perry County Railroad... which, during the same time, was in great competition with the Newport and Shermans Valley Railroad to cross Perry County. Our newest On the Trail of Perry County History Tour will follow the Perry County Railroad route from its beginning in Duncannon to its end in Landisburg. We will also be investigating several other places of historic interest, including the Millerstown area in conjunction with our African American History project which fellow member and volunteer, Janet Taylor is diligently working on. We'll be gathering at the East Parking Lot at Little Buffalo State Park (near Shoaff's Mill and the dam area) by no later than 7:45 a.m.. Bus pulls out at 8:00 a.m. sharp! All persons must be aboard a bus - NO Cars! Lunch will be served by the New Bloomfield Lutheran Church and will consist of baked chicken breast and scalloped potatoes, dessert and beverage. Deadline for reservations in March 3, 2011. Seating is limited to 47 persons and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. Wear comfortable shoes - as there may be some walking. Cost for the trip - which includes the meal is $30.00 per person. Payment must be made in the form of a check. For more information or a reservation form, please e-mail me at Donna@ThePerryHistorians.org. The Perry Historians is a genealogical library located at 763 Dix Hill Rd., New Bloomfield, PA. 17068 - just north of New Bloomfield, Perry Co., PA. on Rt. 34. The actually mailing address of The Perry Historians is PO Box 73, Newport, PA. 17074-0073. www.ThePerryHistorians.org

Thank you for the thought, but I do not believe any of our family was living in Colorado at that time. Nancy

Are the records of the IOOF Lodge, Elizabethtown,PA, available to anyone. They are supposed to show that John A. Kuhns,( b. abt 1825 supposedly in Mt Joy), married Sarah Keens. I have found no information about this marriage, or the parentage of Sarah Keens. John A. Kuhns was the son of Michael Kuntz - I believe Jr. A Michael Kuntz served in the Revolution under Dotterer. He is shown in some family histories as the father of John A., but would have been quite old to have a child in 1825, and some assume there must have been a Michael Jr. who was the father of John A. Kuhns. I would really appreciate any help to try to straighten out this line, and get some factual data. Nancy Blackwell

Nancy I know this is not what you are looking for but I think you may like it. In 1954 I was living in CLIFTON COLORADO   the school had a lady that worked in the office   we knew her as MRS BLACKWELL    I do not remember what she did in the office  but you may want to check it out.She may be family . I do not know why I remember her name  ,I was in the 4th & 5th grades at the time . flo --- On Wed, 2/23/11, Nancy Blackwell <nnblackwell@sbcglobal.net> wrote: From: Nancy Blackwell <nnblackwell@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Re: [PALANCAS] Mary Ann Francis To: palancas@rootsweb.com Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 4:38 PM Are the records of the IOOF Lodge, Elizabethtown,PA, available to anyone.  They are supposed to show that John A. Kuhns,( b. abt 1825 supposedly in Mt Joy),  married Sarah Keens.  I have found no  information about this marriage, or the parentage of Sarah Keens.  John A. Kuhns was the son of Michael Kuntz - I believe Jr.     A Michael Kuntz served in the Revolution under Dotterer.  He is shown in some family histories as the father of John A., but would have been quite old to have a child in 1825, and some assume there must have been a Michael Jr. who was the father of John A. Kuhns.  I would really appreciate any help to try to straighten out this line, and get some factual data.  Nancy Blackwell ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALANCAS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am looking for a death date for a Mary Ann Francis. She was married to Aaron M Francis and mother of Aaron Herber Francis. She is on the 1910 census living in Philadelphia with her husband. He dies in 1914 and she moves to Lancaster Co to be close to her son. She is still alive on the 1920 census but has died by 1930. She was born in 1846 in Berks Co daughter of Gideon and Sarah D Hartman. I am looking for a death date and where she is buried. If there is anyone on the list that can help I would greatly appreciate it. Bonni in MN Any Society that would give up liberty for a little security, will deserve neither and lose both. Benjamin Franklin 1759

Hello Folks: The Perry Historians, a genealogical library located along Rt. 34 - north of New Bloomfield, Perry Co., PA., will be hosting its annual FREE Beginner Genealogical Workshop at The Harry Lenig Library on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. The workshop will be conducted in the morning. We will then be taking a break for lunch - which will be on your own. You may bring your lunch and eat in our kitchen area or you can visit one of the eating establishments nearby. Then after lunch and until closing, we will be allowing you to use our library at no charge. Also note, that the Perry Historians will be holding its annual FREE Advanced Genealogical Workshop at The Lenig Library on Saturday, April 9, 2011 also from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. If you are considering attending either or both of these workshops, we ask that you let us know in advance, so we can have enought handouts printed and available. You can check out The Perry Historians at www.ThePerryHistorians.org Hope to see you there! Donna Heller Zinn volunteer / director of The Perry Historians

I am looking for someone who has the 1908 version of the Hans Herr book to do a look-up on p. 790. The following quote is supposed to be on p. 790 of the 1908 version, but was omitted from the later editions: "Current researchers question whether Maria 'Mary' Herr married Martin Barr. She may instead have married Philip LeFevre born near Kingston, N.Y. on 3/16/1710. Philip died September 1766." I am looking to verify whether or not this quote appears on p. 790 of the 1908 version of the Herr book. Linda In a message dated 2/19/2011 2:58:50 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, millergen@comcast.net writes: In regards to The Hans Herr Book, I, too, have a copy. It is a great resource and I'm glad I spent the money on it. BUT, I would strongly suggest that readers only take it as a clue to find primary sources. Theodore Herr compiled the book from data he collected from families listed in the book, not in primary resources. Not to say that it isn't valid, but I have found many errors in names and dates. I have also found quite a few "a-ha" moments. I just advise that if you find your family here, don't take it as the final word. Tina in Lancaster, PA Bob, Christian and Jacob Tshantz do not appear in this book. Hans Tschantz does appear. He came over in 1709 with the Hans Herr group. Hans Tschantz married widow Magdalen Neff, whose first husband was Samuel Miller ( first child born to the group 22 Jan 1711 - 4 Nov 1739), son of Jacob Miller, one of the members of the 1709 group. They lived in the Lampeter-Strasburg area. The Tshantz Cemetery actually lies on what was originally the Miller property. I have transcription on my website http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~millergonzalez/cemetery/tschantz.html . It is also on FindAGrave site. I don't have any more info on the Tshantz as my interest is in the Miller and Herr lines. Tina in Lancaster Co., PA .......................................... Kay, Would you be so kind as to look and see if a Christian or Jacob Shontz/Tschantz/ Shonts or other variation of this surname name is mentioned in this book. Christian Tschantz my GGGG Grandfather was a mennonite, single man, who arrived in the 1717 migration and married after he arrived in Lancaster County. Christian purchased 100 acres on Conastoga Creek just south of present day Lancaster. The identity of the wives of Christian and Jacob are my quest. Thanks, Bob Todd in Manassas, VA Feb 15, 2011 08:34:41 PM, palancas@rootsweb.com wrote: Hans Herr was born in 1639. The book was published in 1994 and the sub-title states "from his birth in 1639 to the present time." However,, my line of the Herrs was not followed past the mid 1800s, so I would take his 'present day' claim with a grain of salt. Hans Herr and his family were Mennonite, born in Swizterland, it is thought then moved to the German Palatinate before finally immigrating to the US in 1710 to escape the religious persecution in Europe. Most of the present day descendants are probably still Mennonite, although I suspect not all are. Kay Arnold > > > Hi List, > > I recently acquired a copy of the Herr book > (Genealogical Record of Rev. > > Hans Herr and his Lineal Descendants) along with its > Index volume. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALANCAS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------ To contact the PALANCAS list administrator, send an email to PALANCAS-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the PALANCAS mailing list, send an email to PALANCAS@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALANCAS-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 PALANCAS Digest, Vol 6, Issue 11 *************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALANCAS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message