Hi My John Deal was found on the Lancaster 1840 Census living next door to his daughter Henrietta (Deal) Jacobs in Lancaster. This family originated as far as I knew in Philadelphia but Henrietta's obit states she was born in Lancaster and that is what made me look there. Sure enough there she was for a short time (years 1840 to 1849). By 1850 both John Deal and daughter Henrietta Jacobs are living in Brooklyn, NY where they eventually die. Henrietta and William L. Jacobs had the following children born in Lancaster: John C. Jacobs - December 10, 1838 William Jacobs - abt. 1841 Sarah Jacobs - February 2, 1842 Thank you for any help or assistance finding these records. Take care Marie