I am seeking the descendants of my g-grandmother Sophia SELL b. 1835 from her 1st marriage to Daniel HUMMEL of Schuylkill Co. Their children were: Mary md to Franklin REBER Sarah (Sallie) md to Samuel DARKES Adam Franklin George Isaac died at age 13 Daniel Some of these people moved to Lebanon, PA. Sophia Sell HUMMEL married 2nd Franklin H. ZERBE b. 1837 Berks Co. PA and were my g-grandparents. Their children were: Emma Rebecca b. ca 1867 Albert Willoughby b. ca 1869 Clara Ann md D B Garte b. ca 1871 Maggie Verdella b. ca 1873 Lillie May died young Ella Nora b. ca 1879 Would anyone have any information? Doris Matz domatz@aol.com See our other surnames at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/8067/

I would also be interested in the canal information. Quite a few of my ancestors were canalmen. At 10:51 PM 09/15/1999 -0400, you wrote: > > > > Thanks very much for the info, Shari. Seems like a strange name for a >town! > > > > Kirk > > > > There seems to be a little confusion about Union Depost, PA. There is a >very > > small town near Hummelstown and Hershey, called Union Deposit. It does >not > > have a post office of its own, but instead uses the Hershey post office. > > > This is most likely the Union Deposit, PA you are looking for. It is in > > Dauphin County, but not too far from the Lebanon County line. > > > >The origin of the name is indeed curious. If my memory is correct, the >union canal ran through or by union deposit. I wonder if the name of the >town derives from its connection with the canal. If someone on the list has >more information on this, I would be interested in learning more about the >town. (I had some ancestors who owned land in the area.) > >On the subject of the Union Canal, is there a good source of information >about the operation of the canal, the employees, employment records, etc.? >I have a different ancestor who supposedly worked as a carpenter for the >Union Canal. (Perhaps he built locks?) Are there records that I might >examine? If so, where? > >Dave > >David N. Blauch, Associate Professor >Department of Chemistry, Davidson College >P.O. Box 1719, Davidson, NC 28036 >Tel. (704) 892-2308 FAX (704) 892-2709 >http://www.chm.davidson.edu/dablauch/dablauch.html > > > >==== PALEBANO Mailing List ==== >If you have a personal web page, please share your URL with us! ============================================================ Jon Rhan mailto:jrhan@viewlogic.com Corporate Applications Engineer Viewlogic Systems Inc. 293 Boston Post Road West Marlboro, MA 01752-4615 800-223-8439 x5262 www.viewlogic.com Support: mailto:Systems-Support@Viewlogic.com ============================================================

In a message dated 98-11-15 13:24:18 EST, Domatz writes: I have a Johannes SCHELL, no known birthdate, from the Stouchsburg area in Berks Co and the Schaefferstown area in Lebanon Co. Johannes was a widower in 1788 when he married Anna Maria CONRAD at Christ Lutheran Stouchsburg. Does anyone have any information on this? Descendants of Johannes SCHELL Generation No. 1 1. JOHANNES1 SCHELL. He married ANNA MARIA CONRAD August 10, 1788 in Christ Luth. Ch, Stouchsburg, Pa., daughter of GEORG MAGNUS CONRAD and MARIA-MAGDALENA WALBORN. More About JOHANNES SCHELL: Fact 1: Johannes was a widower Fact 2: Married Anna Maria at Christ Lutheran Stouchsburg More About ANNA MARIA CONRAD: Fact 1: Buried at Zion Lutheran - Jonestown, PA Children of JOHANNES SCHELL and ANNA CONRAD are: i. MARIA MARGARET2 SCHELL, b. May 06, 1789, Lebanon Co., Pa.. ii. RAHAL SCHELL, b. November 17, 1790, Lebanon Co., Pa.; m. DAVID FROST. iii. ANNA CATHERINE SCHELL, b. July 20, 1792, Lebanon Co., Pa.. iv. JOHANNES SCHELL, b. November 02, 1794. v. JOHANNES SCHELL, b. December 07, 1795, Lebanon Co., Pa.. 2. vi. JOHN HENRY SCHELL, b. July 12, 1801, Lebanon Co. Pa.; d. April 13, 1843, Lebanon Co. Pa.. I would appreciate any help you could give on this. Doris Matz See our other surnames at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/8067/

Hi: Union Deposit is in Dauphin Co., Hanover Twp. Check on net for a Dauphin Co Genealogy Society or directly to the Dauphin Co. county seat - better yet check your nearest LDS Family history center (library) - unbelievable depository of info usually for any state. Good Luck. Info came from book entitled "PA Line". Shows all counties, towns with populations, rivers, townships, etc. Wonderful book for resources. Sunny Seidel (originally from PA) Sonora, CA

At 22:51 9/15/99, Blauch, David wrote: >> > >On the subject of the Union Canal, is there a good source of information >about the operation of the canal, the employees, employment records, etc.? >I have a different ancestor who supposedly worked as a carpenter for the >Union Canal. (Perhaps he built locks?) Are there records that I might >examine? If so, where? > >Dave > Hi Dave & All! I have a couple of publications of the Lebanon Co Historical Society written by Deam M. Augnst about the canals of Lebanon Co. In Vol XIV No 1 of 1966 (copyright 1968), "The Two Canals of Lebanon County" he lists the following "new" sources: documents of the Union Canal in the possession of the Historical Society of Berks County, the LEHMAN diaries in the possession of our own Society (Lebanon Co Hist Soc), and two books on canal surveys in the possession of Mr. Arthur Feeman a member of our Society." The older sources include "Reverand J.G. Francis' paper on the Union Canal and Judge George B. Haas' 'History of Pine Grove'". Mr. Aungst's other publication, "The Union Canal and the Lehmans, 1828-1885" is Vol XVI No 4, copyright 1985, and mentions sources as the William Lehman diaries, the Benjamin Bringhurst Lehman diaries, history notes and sketches from the official annual reports of the Union Canal Company of Pennsylvania. Some of this information was found at the Lebanon County Historical Society as well as the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (the Lehman diaries and unpublished history notes and sketches of the George M. Lehman Collection and annual reports of the Canal Company.) -Linnea

Judy, > Dave, > Who was your ancestor? I have a Blauch ancestor who m a ships carpenter > on the canal also. This man, Jacob Renkenberger, was b in Columbiana Co., > OH. I remember reading in some of my OH research of a call for workers there > for the canal. Jacob married Sarah Blauch d/o Samuel who lived in > Waterworks, Leb Co, also connected with the Canal (for you non-natives). Samuel Blauch is indeed my ancestor. The family lore is that Samuel Blauch was a carpenter on the Union Canal, but I have not been able to document that fact. I am familiar with the name Jacob Renkenberger, but I was not aware he was from Ohio. Did Jacob moved to Pennsylvania for the purpose of working on the canal? If so, that is very interesting. Unfortunately, I have relatively little information regarding Samuel or his life. He did own property in Waterworks adjoining the raceway for the dam. Dave David N. Blauch, Associate Professor Department of Chemistry, Davidson College P.O. Box 1719, Davidson, NC 28036 Tel. (704) 892-2308 FAX (704) 892-2709 http://www.chm.davidson.edu/dablauch/dablauch.html

Dave, Jacob's birthplace and occupation are from his Civil War records. I also have a photo of him in his uniform. I think that he did, indeed come to this area to work on the canal because of the circumstantial info I have related. Jacob also applied for a CW pension, which coroborates much of what I had before that. He ended up dying in the Soldier's & Sailors Home in Erie. Judy

Dave, Who was your ancestor? I have a Blauch ancestor who m a ships carpenter on the canal also. This man, Jacob Renkenberger, was b in Columbiana Co., OH. I remember reading in some of my OH research of a call for workers there for the canal. Jacob married Sarah Blauch d/o Samuel who lived in Waterworks, Leb Co, also connected with the Canal (for you non-natives). I believe you are correct re: the name of Union Deposit relating to the Union Canal. The Union Canal House, a present-day tavern is located in Union Deposit - the actual town. Egle, in his Hist of Dau & Leb Co. says " Union Deposit was laid out by Philip Wolfersberger 7/30/1845, and called Unionville. . . The place, however, always went by the name of Union Deposit, from the fact of its being a deposit of all the grain produce, etc., of this region, preparatory to its shipment on the canal by Mr. Wolfersberger, who owned sevral boats." Judy Strickler Hummelstown

Mark, Union Deposit is in Dauphin county,Pa. It is just off Route 39 just outside Hershey, Pa. Hope this helps. Joyce

BWyld@aol.com wrote: > > "History of Dauphin and Lebanon Couties" - William Egle, 1883 (reprint) > page 428 > "Union Deposit was laid out by Philip Wolfersberger, July 30, 1845, and > called Unionville. The survey was made by Samuel Hoffer, and the platting > done by Jacob R. Hoffer. It comprised twenty-three lots. In the same year > Isaac Hershey laid out some lots adjoining. The place, however, always went > by the name of Union Deposit, from the fact of its being a deposit of all the > grain produce, etc., of this region, preparatory to its shipment on the canal > by Mr. Wolfersberger, who owned several boats." > > Should anyone desire more of this passage let me know. It isn't long. FYI - > last week I walked over some of the cemetery at Union Deposit. It seems to be > in pretty bad condition. Many stones broken and overturned. Beverly Walmer > Wyld > > ==== PALEBANO Mailing List ==== > If you have a personal web page, please share your URL with us! I have been reading the messages about this town with some interest, because we used to pass through it frequently for a couple of years while I was a boy. I also am sure that I read somewhere that it acquired this name because it was a storage place, or deposit, for arms for the Union Army during the Civil War. Leroy Miller

> > Thanks very much for the info, Shari. Seems like a strange name for a town! > > Kirk > > There seems to be a little confusion about Union Depost, PA. There is a very > small town near Hummelstown and Hershey, called Union Deposit. It does not > have a post office of its own, but instead uses the Hershey post office. > This is most likely the Union Deposit, PA you are looking for. It is in > Dauphin County, but not too far from the Lebanon County line. > The origin of the name is indeed curious. If my memory is correct, the union canal ran through or by union deposit. I wonder if the name of the town derives from its connection with the canal. If someone on the list has more information on this, I would be interested in learning more about the town. (I had some ancestors who owned land in the area.) On the subject of the Union Canal, is there a good source of information about the operation of the canal, the employees, employment records, etc.? I have a different ancestor who supposedly worked as a carpenter for the Union Canal. (Perhaps he built locks?) Are there records that I might examine? If so, where? Dave David N. Blauch, Associate Professor Department of Chemistry, Davidson College P.O. Box 1719, Davidson, NC 28036 Tel. (704) 892-2308 FAX (704) 892-2709 http://www.chm.davidson.edu/dablauch/dablauch.html

Shari et al - I think Union Deposit may have been a bit more of a place in the 19th century - it was enough of a place to have two doctors. I know because they were relatives of mine, David C. KELLER 1814-1891 and Henry D. KELLER 1825-1887. They were brothers and they are buried there, in the Union Deposit cemetery, along with some of my other KELLERs. Does anyone know why Union Deposit was called that? Jan ShariL100@aol.com wrote: > > There seems to be a little confusion about Union Depost, PA. There is a very > small town near Hummelstown and Hershey, called Union Deposit. It does not > have a post office of its own, but instead uses the Hershey post office. > This is most likely the Union Deposit, PA you are looking for. It is in > Dauphin County, but not too far from the Lebanon County line. > > The Union Deposit area just outside of Harrisburg, PA is the area which > surrounds The Point Mall (previously known as The Union Deposit Mall). The > Point Mall sits on Union Deposit Rd., which stretches from Union Deposit to > Harrisburg. This is also where you will find the Union Deposit exit of > Interstate 83. The mall and the exit were named for the road. They are > miles from the town. Not including the residents, very few people have any > idea there is a town named Union Deposit. If you ask for directions to Union > Deposit, you will most certainly end up near the mall. > Shari > > ==== PALEBANO Mailing List ==== > Thanks so much for joining the Lebanon County PA mailing list!

"History of Dauphin and Lebanon Couties" - William Egle, 1883 (reprint) page 428 "Union Deposit was laid out by Philip Wolfersberger, July 30, 1845, and called Unionville. The survey was made by Samuel Hoffer, and the platting done by Jacob R. Hoffer. It comprised twenty-three lots. In the same year Isaac Hershey laid out some lots adjoining. The place, however, always went by the name of Union Deposit, from the fact of its being a deposit of all the grain produce, etc., of this region, preparatory to its shipment on the canal by Mr. Wolfersberger, who owned several boats." Should anyone desire more of this passage let me know. It isn't long. FYI - last week I walked over some of the cemetery at Union Deposit. It seems to be in pretty bad condition. Many stones broken and overturned. Beverly Walmer Wyld

much welcome:):)

Thanks very much for the info, Shari. Seems like a strange name for a town! Kirk There seems to be a little confusion about Union Depost, PA. There is a very small town near Hummelstown and Hershey, called Union Deposit. It does not have a post office of its own, but instead uses the Hershey post office. This is most likely the Union Deposit, PA you are looking for. It is in Dauphin County, but not too far from the Lebanon County line. The Union Deposit area just outside of Harrisburg, PA is the area which surrounds The Point Mall (previously known as The Union Deposit Mall). The Point Mall sits on Union Deposit Rd., which stretches from Union Deposit to Harrisburg. This is also where you will find the Union Deposit exit of Interstate 83. The mall and the exit were named for the road. They are miles from the town. Not including the residents, very few people have any idea there is a town named Union Deposit. If you ask for directions to Union Deposit, you will most certainly end up near the mall.

Thanks, Cricket Kirk

Union Deposit is in Dauphin County , just east of Harrisburg. My mother was related to a Mark family living in Lebanon, near Hebron PA. Related to some Fittery's Earl earl@shay.net -----Original Message----- From: KMark94@aol.com [mailto:KMark94@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 12:32 PM To: PALEBANO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PALEBANO] MARK/Union Deposit,Pa Hi listers, I just found out my grandfather, Frank G. MARK, was born in 1860 in Union Deposit, Pa. Can anyone tell me if this is in Lebanon County? Where might records be for this area? I very much appreciate all help! Thanks, Kirk Mark Minneapolis, Mn. ==== PALEBANO Mailing List ==== For a great list of most of the on-line mailing lists (and ability to subscribe to them) check out John Fuller's Internet Resources web page: <http://members.aol.com/johnf14246/internet.html>

There seems to be a little confusion about Union Depost, PA. There is a very small town near Hummelstown and Hershey, called Union Deposit. It does not have a post office of its own, but instead uses the Hershey post office. This is most likely the Union Deposit, PA you are looking for. It is in Dauphin County, but not too far from the Lebanon County line. The Union Deposit area just outside of Harrisburg, PA is the area which surrounds The Point Mall (previously known as The Union Deposit Mall). The Point Mall sits on Union Deposit Rd., which stretches from Union Deposit to Harrisburg. This is also where you will find the Union Deposit exit of Interstate 83. The mall and the exit were named for the road. They are miles from the town. Not including the residents, very few people have any idea there is a town named Union Deposit. If you ask for directions to Union Deposit, you will most certainly end up near the mall. Shari

Hi Mark, I live near union deposit and I believe thats in harrisburg. cricket

Hi listers, I just found out my grandfather, Frank G. MARK, was born in 1860 in Union Deposit, Pa. Can anyone tell me if this is in Lebanon County? Where might records be for this area? I very much appreciate all help! Thanks, Kirk Mark Minneapolis, Mn.