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