Chester Co Hartman, George, founder of the Hartman family in Chester Co, was John Hartman, a native of Schwerin, Hesse-Cassel. In 1753 he with his wife, whose names was Moses, emigrated to America with a family of 5 sons, John, George, Joseph, Peter and Christoper and several daughters, and landed in Phila. Of these Christoper was born May 6 1750, married Aug 1776 to Mary Hutchinson, of Mercer Co., NJ. In 1795 they moved to Lexington, KY and in 1801 to Clermot, Ohio, where he died March 16, 1833. One of the daughters maried a Rice and officer in the Rev.. John the emigrant, was twice married, and Abigail, a daughter by the 2nd wife, married Zachariah Rice, and was the mother of 22 children, 17 of whom walked in procession to their mother's grave. Zachariah Rice did much wor for the government during the Rev. On of Mr. Rice's daughters married Daniel Kable of Morganstown. She was the grandmother of Mrs. Dr. Hartman of West Chester Peter Hartman, s/o John was placed in Phila, with a wealthy German acquaintane of his father. Member of the Cont. Army, he married a widow named Stein, by whom he had one son, George. Mrs. Stein had been previously twice married to a Mr. Orner, by whom she had one son, Valentine, and afterwards she maried to Mr. Stein, by whom she had 5 children. Her maiden name was Smith, she had emigrated from Germany when young. George Hartman, s/o Peter, when 16, at the instance of his father, taught to beat the drum, and in a short time his proficiency was such that he received the appointment of drum-major, and was taken by his father through his military campaigns. George Hartman married Mary Elizabeth Hench, d/o Christian Hench. George Hartman was at one time sheriff of Chester Co. Of the 3 children born to him, the 3rd and only surviving one was Gen. George Hartman, who was born May 5, 1793. His children were Dr. William D., Granville, S.Mary T., wf of Isaac Sloanaker, Joshus W., G. Washington, Elisabeth Rabey and Albert S. and two died young. Montgomery Co Hartman, George Fetters (MD) of Norristown. He was the great-grandson of Major Peter Hartman, who srv in the Rev. as a capt and major; grandson of Peter Hartman (War of 1812) and son of David Hartman of Charlestown, Chester Co. and David Hartman married Fannie Sheldrake and they were the parint of Dr. George F. Hartman of Norristown George Fetters Hartman, born in Chester Co.. Aug 18, 1863 married in Phila. Oct 27, 1887, to Ella Stine, of Phila., and a d/o Peter K. Stine. Dr. and Mrs. Hartman had no children. Best Wishes, Geri

Lehigh County Brucker John David to Elizabeth Schneider March 3 1789 Elizabeth Brucker nee Schneider 1757-1828 born at Gnadenthal, PA. In 1789 she married to the widower John Brucker, of Nazareth and came to Bethlehem in 1793 Rev. War Hartman, Christoper, wife Mary, NJ Line, soldier was born 6 May 1750 in Germany at age 2 or 3 he came to America with his father and family and settled in Bucks Co and had been there 5 years when his father died and his mother moved to Burlington Co., NJ. Soldier lived in Middlesex Co., NJ at enlistment. Soldier applied in Clermont Co, Ohio and he died there 16 March 1833. Soldier married Mary Hutchison 20 April 1777 at Cranbury NJ and she was born 1755. Widow applied at Clermont 1837. Children; were mentioned but one son William was named. A granddaughter testified in this case. Phila. Co Bruker, Anna Catharine, 7 Sept 1745 Jacob and Anna-St Michael's Germantown Best Wishes, Geri

Nagle, Thomas, S. (MD) of Allentown, was the s/o Charles and Maria (Kuntz) Nagle. he married Sabina, d/o Jonas and Lydia (Gradwohl) Lichtenwalder and they had two children, Ida who died in 1897 and David J. His wife died 1882, age 38. Both buried at West End cemetery. David J.Nagle, was born in Kreidersville, Nortthampton Co, July 17, 1871 and is the son of Dr. Thomas S. Nagle and his wife Sabin (Lichtenwalner) Nagle, who was a daughter of Jonas Lichtenwalner, and his wife Lydia Grandwohl Nolf, Amandus C. of Emerald, PA, a native of Seemsville, Northampton Co. He was born Dec 17, 1852, s/o John and Susanna (Heckman) Nolf. Rabenold, Solomon was s/o Daniel and Elizabeth (Ritter) Rabenold. Daniel Rabenold was born May 4, 1779, and died Dec 18, 1833, his wife Elizabeth was born May 22 1784 and died April 28, 1833. Reichart, Milton T. of Rittersville, born at the same place, Sept 30 1856. In 1881 he married Emma M. Serfass, d/o Robert and Harriet (Roth) Serfass. Their children; Alfred married Elsie Stecher, Robert married Bertha Haldeman, Clayton, and Harry married Verna Renner. Reinhard, Solomon, s/o Henry, born May 17 1800. His wife, Susanna Schaeffer, was born Feb 5, 1798 and they had children; Catharine married George Hartzell and 2nd to Abraham Wimmer, George of Locust Valley, Maria married Abraham Wimmer,, Angeline married Reuben Reichard, Susanna marrried Charles Frey, Francis, died about 1868, age 41, he married Louisa Rumfield, died 1904. Their children, Ella married Charles Nonnemaker, Boliva married Henry Kramer, Amanda married Frank Romfield, Cliton married Amanda Snyder, Annie died age 6, Emma married Theodore Trexler, Jane married William Marstelller, Tillie married Henry Smith, Alice married William Deily, William of Noxon, PA, Gideon of Bethlehem, John S. Steckel, Jacob E. 3rd son of Solomon Jr., was born March 16, 1836 at Egypt and died 1909, He married Eliza Frantz, d/o Abraham, Children, Asaba, Theodore, Francis, Lillie, w/o Valentine Burger of Quinter, Kan., Victoria w/o Joel Yohe of Allentown, Rosa, w/o Owen Ebert and Catharine, w/o Charles Diehl Best Wishes, Geri

Bethlehem Ebert, John Christian 1749-99 born at Ottenhyn,Silesia. He was in the old county a forester, and here in Bethlehem for several years landlord of the Sun Inn. He married A.R. Jungman Anna Rosina Ebert, nee Jungman 1751-1803, born in Bethlehem. She married Christian Ebert, who died in 1799 Northampton Co Lease (farm let) 1 Nov 1787, for yearly rents of 5 shillinngs Grantor; Frederick Marshell, Salem Surry County, NC, gentleman, by his attorney John Ettwein, clerk, Paul Minster, clerk, and Hans Christian Schweiniz, gentleman, all of Bethlehem. Grantees as tenants in common, all of Bethlehem, included Christian Ebert, tavernkeeper Deed 31 Oct 1774, sold for 200 pounds. Grantors; Fergus Mann, Mt. Bethel Twp. blacksmith and wife Rosy Grantee; Christian Weaver and Herny Weaver, both late of Tinicum Twp. Bucks Co Deed 28 Nov 1772 sold for 100 pounds Grantor; Jacob Weaver (Weber) Upper Saucon Twp Grantee; Peter Loyd, Upper Saucon Twp Deed 22 Aug 1759, sold for 5 pounds Grantor: Jacob Meiner (Miner; alias Mirer) Phila. , cordwainer Mortgage, 20 June 1795, for 300 pounds Mortgagor: Adam Heckman, Easton, Innkeeper and wife Sarah Mortgagee: John Shook (Jan Shuck) Easton Note: Mortgage satisfied on 29 Aug 1825, as reported by Owen Rice and Jefferson K. Heckman, before Thomas Rogers, recorder Deed 15 May 1792 for 280 pounds Grantor: Robert Lettis Hooper, Trenton, NJ, Esq. Grantee" Manuel Josephson, Phila. merchant History: 1) 6 June 786, warrants for 400 acres each were issued to 23 men. (included) George Hickman, Ulrich Hickman Deed 26 May 1792, for 248 pounds Grantors: Daniel Aderholt, New Britian twp. Bucks Co Grantee: Adam Heckman, Moore twp. innkeeper Deed Poll, Jan 17 1792 for 320 pounds Grantor: Ludwig (Lewis) Kintz, Chestnut Hill township Grantee; John Bower (Johannes Bauer) Hamilton township Mortgage, 13 Oct 1792, for 200 pounds Mortgager; William Zerfass (Wilhelm Serwass) Chestnut Hill township, blacksmith Mortgagee; Gottried Greenzweig (Greenswig) Chestnut Hill Mortgagor; Philip Bauer Mortgagee; Conrad Meyer, Moore twp 28 Feb 1793 Deed, 5 July 1790 Grantor: George Graff, high sheriff Grantee: Adam Heckman, Jr. Allen township Deed Poll, 4 June 1787 Grantor: Adolph Flory (Flohri) late of Mt. Bethel township, now of Botetourt Co. VA Grantee: Valentine Albert, Mt. Bethel, weaver Mortgage, 27 Nov 1795 Mortgagor; Henry Zervass (Henry Zervass) Heidelberg township/ Mortgagee: Michael Ohl, Heidelberg twp, blacksmith Letter of Attorney, 4 March 1792 Client: Jacob Houser (Hauser) Hempfield Twp, Westmoreland Co. Notes: 1) Jacob Houser was a son of Jacob Houser, Macungie township, by his wife Barbara.2) Barbara Houser, the client Jacob's mothers, was daughter of David Onsel, Northampton County. 3) the client was co-heir with Barbara, his sister, of Northampton Co, they were grandchilder of David Onsel Deed Poll, 19 June 1786 Grantor: Ulrich Hickman (Heckman) Grantee: Mordecai Roberts Quit claim, 9 March 1785 Grantor: Jacob Miner, Lower Smithfield twp Grantee; Richard Shaw, Northampton Co Deed Poll, 21 June 1786 Grantor; George Hickman Gantee; Mordecai Roberts Mortgage, 21 Oct 1789. for 40 pounds (pages 61-62) Mortgagor. Gottieb Hipp, Borough of Easton, cordwaier Mortgagee, John Penn, the youger, and John Penn, the elder, esquires, late Proprietaries of PA Mortgage 10 Nov 1789 for 8ll pounds (pages 122-24) Mortgagor: Theobald Grathwohl, Bethlehem Towship Mortagee, John Penn the younger, and John Penn, the elder Morgage, 10 Nov 1789, for 36 pounds (page 142-43) Mortgagor: Jacob Grotz, Jr. Easton, carpenter Mortgagee, John Penn the younger, John Penn the elder History, the Penns granted tracts to Grotz 19 Nov 1789 deed, 22 March 1773, for 30 pounds (pages 527-28) Grantors; Thomas Owen, Upper Saucon township and wife Jane Grantee; Wiliam Grothouse, Upper Saucon War of 1812 Ebert, Christian, SC-5928, soldier died 22 1871, srv Capt. Houser's NC Mil, lived in Moniteau Co., MO and Sacramento Co. CA also Stokes Co., NC Mexican War Ebert, William alias William Monroe, wf Martha, WC-14920 11 Jan 1908 and SC-118454 both in NC srv Co K 3rd US Arty as Sgt Best Wishes, Geri

Hi Gordon, that was a will, so we have to take it as fact.. Jost Weaver was married to Margaret --------, and they had 10 children, Joseph, John, George, Samuel, Mary, Catharine wf of Henry Frankenfield, Margaret. wf of John Gross, Susanna, wf of Christoper "Bower", Hannah, wf of John Wimmer, Elizabeth, deceased, wife of Jacob "Man". and they had children-Susanna, wf of Michael Smell, Elizabeth, Hannah, wf of John Ruth, Jacob and Catharine. Sept 10 1823 Henry Sheaffer/Shaffer/Shaeffer, Richland twp. Widow Catharine and 4 children under 14; Israel, William, Elizsabeth, and Catharine, John Bergy guardian. Dec 9, 1833 Son William petitions for guardian, George Walp appointed. Jan 9, 1834, Son Israel, over 14, petitions for guardian, John Fluck, appointed. Widow Catharine (now Wimmer) Dec 15 1829 Adam Wimmer, Haycock township, Widow Mary and nine children; Mary, Andrew, Elizabeth, Catharine, Joseph, Abraham, and Daniel. (only eight listed,) last four are minors. Dec 10 1833, John Burke, Richland Twp. Widow Christina and children, Jacob, Catharine, wf of Philip Wimmer, and Elizabeth Nov 5 1842 Phillip Wimmer, Richland Township, Widow Catharine and Children Franklin and Isaac, under 14. John Deihl and William B. Kemmerer appointed guardians March 1752 Jacob Weaver Daughter Charlotte, aged 18 petitions for guardian. Elias Bidelman appointed. Four children, Sarah, Catharine, Elisabeth and Charlotte Aug 5 1805 Christian Weaver, Tinicum Township, Widow not mentioned. Left one children, Harrison, about 2. Petition by his friend Jacob Weaver. June 1, 1818 Harrison Erwin Weaver, over 14, petition for guardian, Isaac Weaver appointed June 1 1812, John Bibighouse/Bewighouse, Bedminster Twp. Widow Soffie (Sophia) and three children, two under 14, Magdalena and Martin. Michael Culp of Bedminster appointed guardian. Children, Henry (eldest son) Ann (wf of Jacob Kramer), Mariah (wf of Jacob Weaver), Magdalen Burk (deceased), Magdalena and Martin. Nov 30 1818 Grandchildren John, Henry, Samuel and Frederick Weaver, over 14, and Jacob, Joseph, Jesse and Peter Weaver, under 14, children of Frederick. John Huntsberger appointed guardian, Dec 12 1825 Children Magdalena and Martin, over 14 petition for guardian, Jacob Moyer and Henry Beck appointed May 27 1822 Jacob Weaver, Petition by daughter Mary (wf of Joseph Heany). Exrs. John, Moses, and William are insolvent, Sept 10, 1823. Legacy to Wilson Bergstress, over 14, son of Philip April 30 1832 Robert McIntyre, Tinicum Twp. Widow Rebecca and nine children; Robert (deceased, widow and seven children; Charles, Peter, Catharine, Rebecca, William, John, and Angelina, now residing in NY), Catharine, wf of Michael G. Weisel, now residing in NY), John, Ann (wf of John R. Ott), William, Eva (wf of Moses Weaver), Charity, Isaac and Amey Feb 17 1832 Martin Weaver, Springfield twp. Widow Hannah, and seven children, Joseph, Tobias, Henry, Elizabeth, Lavinia, Charles, Martin and Rebecca Joseph Weaver, Northern Liberties, Phila Co., died May 3, 1825, Dec 12 1832 Abraham and Anna, under 14, George Walp appointed guardian, also daughter Olivia, under 14. Petiton by her grandfather Abraham Rothrock. George "Wolp" appointed guardian Sept 11 1837 Isaac Weaver, Tinicum Twp. Son Sheridian, over 14, petitions for guardian, Jonathan Leigigh appointed. Widow Elizabeth and children Reed C., Sherdian (minor), Julyanna (wf of William Stover), Clarisa (wf of Jonathan Leidigh) Feb 4 1805 Benjamin Snodgrass, Warwick Twp, Grandchildren, Mary Mann and Benjamin Snodgrass Mann, children of John Mann Jr. Best Wishes, Geri

Sept 11 1826 Joseph/Jost Weaver, Richland township. Grandchildren, Jacob Mann over 14 and Catharine Mann under 14, children of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Mann. John Moyer, guardian. Widow Catharine and ten children, Joseph, (eldest son), John, George, Samuel, Catharine (wife of Henry Frankenfield), Margaret, (wife of Jacob Gross), Susanna (wife of Christoper Bower), Hannah (wife of John Wimmer), Elisabeth (deceased, wife of Jacob Mann, five children, Susanna, wf of Michael Smell, Elizabeth, Hannah, wf of John Ruth, Jacob and Catharine). Oct 27 1843 Thomas White, Tinicum twp. Widow Mary and 7 children, Mary Ann (wf of John Mitchel), Amy, (wife of Philip Bower), Rachel, Charles, Thomas, Susan and Hannah, last 5 minors Frederick, George Michael, Douglass twp. June 22 1783. May 10 1786 To son Peter, farm where he lived in Northampton County. To son Michael, to daughter Anna Mary, wf of Ludwick Schick, Rosina, wf of Yost Winchinger, Esther, Frederick, Barbara wf of Moses Bower John Bower, Richland twp, "Missen" May 5, 1811 Proved May 31 1813. Son Stoffel Bower, and son-in-law Jost "Wever"exrs. Wife Elizabeth. Daughter, Elizabeth the wife of Jost Wever. Bower,(Bauer, as the name was then spelled) Moses, great-great-grandfather and wife Catharine and 4 children, Michael, John, Moses, and Labright were the first settlers of this family in America. They arrrived in Phila. Sept 10, 1753. He was buried at Amityville, Berks Co Moses Bower, great-grandfather, emigrated to America. He was twice married and the father of 9 children, Jacob, Elizabeth, Moses, George, Daniel, Samuel, David, John, Michael. Jacob Bower, grandfather, He died in 1867 aged 86. He married Susanna Happel, who died Dec 28, 1854. They had 10 children, Daniel married Elizabeth Matilda Lewis, John, married Anna Bush, Jacob married Matilda Bush, William married Catharine Boyer, Elizabeth married William U degrove, Hannah married Jacob Moyer, Mary Anna married Benjamin Rhoads, Catharine married David Scheetz, Susanna, and Samuel died young. Daniel Bower, father, of Amity township, he married Elizabeth Matilda Lewis, d/o Archibald and Catharine (Coulter) Lewis of Robeson township. She died in 1868 age 57. They both are buried at St. John's Church Yard. Children, Catharine (1833-1889), married John W. Hartnanft, Jacob (1834) married Sarah Babb, Justine, Samuel, married Amanda Ludwig and they moved to DE, Susan M., married William R. Potts, Lewis A., married Justina Johnson and they lived in DE, and John Newton Bower I. Hans Bower, emigrated from Switzerland between 1708 and 1717. Children; Michael, Abraham II Michael, his children; Samuel, Fronica and Anna III Samuel, s/o Michael, was born Aug 6 1746 and is buried at Hereford Mennonite Meeting House. He was a farmer in Douglass township, Montgomery Co. His wife was Elizabeth Ziegler and they had, Susanna, Barbara, Deborah, John, Elizabeth, Samuel, Andrew and Christoper IV John Bower, was born in Douglass township, Dec 24, 1773 and died there March 30, 1854 and is buried at Bally.He married Susanna Overholtzer and they had children; Catharine married Samuel B. Latshaw, Elizabeth married Jonas Sassaman, John O., Samuel O. and Henry O. V. Henry O., s/o John, was born in Douglass township Jan 6 1807 and died there Feb 14, 1867. His grave is at the Mennonite Meeting House at Bally. His wife was Barbara Borneman, also a native of Montgomery Co. Children, Dr. Joel B., John, Priscilla, w/o Levi Ehst, Jonna, w/o Daniel B. Rittenhouse, of Montgomery County, Dr. Daniel B., of Boyertown, Elisabeth, widow of John Bechtel. VI Dr. Joel B Bower, attened Phila. Dental College. He married 3 times, 1st to Sevilla Stauffer, died age 20 leaving one son, Henry, 2nd to Elizabeth Latshaw of E. Vincent, Chester Co, and she had 5 children, 3rd to Annie S. Bickhart who died Oct 16, 1906 VII Dr. Abram L. Bower, was born Jan 23, 1879. He married to Hannah O. Landis, of New Britain, PA. Children, Joel L and Elizabeth L. Best Wishes, Geri

Montgomery Co Bauer Johannes, Feb 5, 1757 s/o Moses and Catharine Catharine April 9 1758 d/o Jacob and Barbara George, Oct 28 1787 s/o Moses and Barbara Marriages Michael Bauer to Regina Turr April 21 1772 Deaths Johan Erhard Bauer June 13 1773 Aged 36y 7m 37 2d Phila Co Bauer Erhard, June 2 1773-28 June 1773 New Hanover, Phila Co., Friend and Exec; Jacob Huber, Wits; Frederick Antes, Jacob Grob, and Catharine Huber Births John Paul s/o John Michael Enderlen and wife Anna Barbara, born Feb 19 1767 Sp John Paul Bauer Henry s/o Philip and Chrisina (nee Bauer) Emig, born March 28 1796 Buried at Bethlehem Bauer, Anna 1782-1821 born at Emaus, PA. Served in families and after her mother's death took care of her father Bauer, George Henry 1741-1836 From Jessingen in Wurtemberg, Germany, a farmer, lived mostly at Emaus, where he married A.R.. Demuth and after her death E. Fleckser Northampton Co Deed for 125 pounds 5 June 1754 Grantor Hans Peter Bauer, Upper Saucon, wf Catharine Grantee; Henry Weber, Upper Saucon Indexed Bauer, see Bower 21 Dec 1791 Henry Young, Plainfield township, widow Mary, children; John eldest son, Elizabeth, w/o John Clauss, Margaret, w/o Leonard Andre, Rosina w/o John Bower, Mary, Catharine, Susanna, Magdalena, Feroica, George, Henry 13 June 1797 Estate of John Overbeck, Springfield Township, Bucks Co. concerning earlier oder for guardian to give security. petitioner; John Keiser, guardian for minor,John Overbeck securities; former-one decline to server, new-John Bower, Hamilton Township, yeoman to serve with Jacob Keiser Births-Bauer-Northampton Co Abraham 28 Nov 1778 Dietrich and Cath. Abraham 11 Feb 1783 Dietrich and Cath. A. Maria 7 Dec 1778 John and Rosina A. Maria 6 Dec 1795 Jacob and Gerdraut Catharine 24 Dec 1781 John and Cath Daniel 8 Aug 1781 John and Cath Elizabeth 9 March 1780 Dielman and M. Eva Elizabeth 16 Aug 1780 Dietrich and Cath Frederich 5 July 1785 Dietrich and Cath Johannes 22 Aug 1794 Jacob and Gertraud JOhn 30 Aug 1784 John and Cath John Jacob 11 Jan 1777 Dieter and Cath Maria 20 Aug 1788 John and Cath Maria Cath. 30 Aug 1787 John and Rosina Susanna 29 Oct 1798 Jacob and Gertrude Susanna 15 Dec 1782 Dielman and M. Eva Susanna 5 May 1786 John and Cath Susanna 11 Aug 1786 Diel and Maria Eva Lehigh Co-Bauer Carl Ludwig 28 March 1793 Gottlied and Anna Friedrich 3 Sept 1787 Michael and wf Heinrich 31 March 1780 Michael and Rebecca Heinrich 27 Dec 1792 Heinrich and Cath. Henrich 27 May 1787 John Heinrich and A. Rosina Johan Jacob 23 Feb 1791 Jacob and Gertraut Johan Simon 20 March 1767 Dielman and M. Eva Johannes 6 Feb 1784 Heinrich and Rosina Johannes 9 April 1785 Michael and Rebecca Johannes Heinrich 28 Oct 1785 Gottlieb and A. Maria John 6 April 1753 Thiel and Elizabeth Joseph 16 Jan 1798 Gottlieb and A. Maria Ludwig 5 April 1795 Heinrich and Rosina Michael 23 Jan 1778 Michael and Rebecca Michael 30 Oct 181 Michael and Rebecca Deaths Bauer Jacob, born 8 Feb 1765 died 4 Jan 1824 married 8 Aug 1786 to Gertraut Schott, and had 4 sons and 6 daughters. Elisabeth born Oct 15 1737, died 11 March 1812 Johannes 1753-1791 Dietrich April 4 1749-1 April 1826 Children; Abraham, Jacob, Frederick, Catharine married Peter Shireman, Elisabeth married Peter Frutchy Cathaine, his wife, 21 Dec 1744-died 1818 Metz Valentine born 12 Nov 1750, died 27 1825, Elizabeth his wife nee Bauer, born Dec 7 1751, died 25 Sept 1798. Children; David, Peter, Henry, Adam, Conrad, Hannah married David Weber, Maria married Jacob Miller, Elisabeth, married Peter Metzgar, Susanna Bauer Jacob born 11 Jan 1777 died 7 Jan 1825 Anna born 1783 died 1857 Bauer Johann Gottlied born 7 April 1751, died 22 Jan 1811; lived in Plainfield, Wf. Anna Maria; Children, Henry, Anna Maria, Elisabeth, Charles, Joseph, Catharine, George, Lydia and William Bauer, Anna Maria, nee Romig, 7 March 1763 died 12 Feb 1844 Marriages 1805 April 7 John Bauer to Feronica Hahn 1809 June 14 Frederick Bauer to Susanna Hoenschild 1810 Aug Daniel Bauer and Catharine Michael Indian Wars Bauer Alexander E., filed 1927 CA Charles J., filed 1917 in CA Francis filed 1917 in NY Frederick J., filed 1931 in MN Frederick alias Fancis X Bower George alias Theodor Robker, 1917 in WA George J., filed 1917 CA Jacob, 1902 OR John 1932 MT Joseph, filed 1917 in OR Philip filed 1926 CO Thomas alias Thomas Baumstarck, filed 1931 MI Best Wishes, Geri

While I somewhat agree with this latest posting, ie: linking to commercial sites such as ancestry and rootsweb is a waste of time, there were some sites that I was unaware of or forget to check on when I am researching. yes, the pay sites and most of the other listings are a waste of time, when you click the link only to discover that there is no info available, or you have to sign on to them and pay, etc. However I did find a couple of free links that gave me some really good info that I would not have found elsewhere. If more of these non pay, non commercial site links could be incorporated, it would be an assett, especially to those doing broad research, or those who are beginners. I must note that I found the inclusion of Geneanet to be abit of a disgrace. The search is too broad to be of any use, and the information included is often full of errors or misleading.

Reifsnyder, William H. Jr., was born in Boyertown on Sept 1 1901 s/o William H. and Mary H., (Boyer) Reifsnyder. He was a member of an old PA. family and is the great-grandson of John S. Reifsnyder, born in New Hanover, Montgomery County, June 2 1804 and died Aug 7 1874. His father, a restaurant owner in Boyertown, was born in Upper Pottsgrove, Montgomery Co, on Oct 30, 1877. The mother, Mary (Boyer) Reifsnyder was born in Colebrookdale township, Berks Co., on Aug 10, 1878 and died Jan 21, 1909 On July 16, 1925 William H., married Marion E. Leister, who was born in Washington township, Berkes Co., d/o Noah W. and Mary (Bartman) Leister, both born in Montgomery Co. Children, William H. 3rd Rothermel, Abraham Heckman, was born in Berks Co., s/o Abraham and Magdalena (Heckman) Rothermel. Abraham Heckman Rothermel married Nov 16 1898 to Eva McKenty, and had two children, Henry, deceased, and Frederic dePeyster. Warner, Harold Ritter, MD, a native of Loysville, Perry Co., was born July 4, 1899, s/o Grant H.. and Olive (Ritter) Warner. His mother was born near Selinsgrove Snyder Co., on Christmas ay, 1875. His father was born in Lockhaven, March 26, 1873, and died Aug 20, 1940. On Aug 12,1925 Dr. Harold Ritter Warner, married at Lansdale, to Mary Wilson, born in Clearfield Co., d/o John and Margaret (Hutchinson) Wilson. Children, two daughters born at Kulpsville, Betty Jane, born 1926 and Peggy Jean, born 1928 Schoener, William, was born Jan 2 1893 in Reading, s/o Samuel and Sarah (Long) Schoener. He married June 1934 to Anne Fry, d/o Howard Martn and Ella (Roeder) Fry, of Reading, and granddaughter of Edward Brennaman Fry, who lived from 1840 till 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Schoender who had one son, William, was born 1937 Snader, Howrd B., was born May 19, 1886 in West Cocalico, Lancaster Co., s/o Jacob W., and Mary (Hain) Snader. His father was born in Honeybrook, in 1860. He was the descendent of Balzer Snader family, who settled in Lancaster Co about 1732 near Center Church, near Terre Hill. The Hain family, in Howard B. Snader;s maternal line. dates back to pioneer settlers, George and Veronica Hain. Howard B. Snader's maternal grandparent, were Reuben and Susn (Beidler) Hain. His mother, Mrs. Mary E. (Hain) Snader, was native of Wernersvile. Howard B., married Dec 5, 1903 to Rosa E. Bender, of Reading, d/o Wellnigton and Emma (Lamm) Bender. They had one daughter, Margaret Bender Snader, born 1905 Seeders, S. Paul, was born in S. Pottstown, Chester County. March 15, 1894. s/o George S. and Mary (Souders) Seeders. who was born in Montgomery Co. On June 16 1916 at Pottstown, he married Alice Mary Bierman, of Pottstown, d/o William and Addie (Ehst) Bierman, both born in Berks Co. Children; Gerald Floyd, born at Pottstown, 1917 Rhode, John W., was born April 4, 1876 in Weisenburg township, Lehigh Co., s/o Cyrus J. and Amander (Knerr) Rhode. His father, born June, 1849, in Greenwhich township, Berks Co, died Dec 1929. The mother Amanda (Knerr) Rhode, was also born in Weisenburg. John W., married in 1896 Katie Keller, d/o Samuey and Eliza (Moyer) Keller of New Jerusalem Berks Co. She died FEb 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Rhode became the parents of two sons, Harold C., married married Florence Smith of Topton, and Roland S., married Elizabeth, of W. Reading. John W. Rhode married 2nd March 28, 1923, Claraa Lichtenwalner, of Kutztown, d/o James and Isabella (Schwoyer) Lichtenwalner. Koch, Richard Henry (Hon.), was born at Mddleport, Shuylkill Co, Co, April 2, 1852, s/o Daniel and Mary Ann (Beck) Koch. Judge Koch married Sept 30 1834 at Phila., to Annie Susan Phillips, d/o Capt. William and Elisabeth (LeFevre) Philips. Judge and Mrs. Koch had children, Leroy Phillips born 1885, Roscoe Richard, Helen Elizabeth, Marshall McKinley, Mary Marjorie Ritter, Grover D., was born Oct 27, 1889 in Bethlehem, PA, s/o Thomas B. and Lena (Mosenbach) Ritter. His father, also a native of Bethlehem, srv 37 years on the Bethlehem Police Force. The mother, also born near Bethlehem, died July 1908. On Oct 19, 1914, Grover D., married Clara Sheidy of Reading, d/o Charles and Maria Sheidy. Mr. and Mrs. Riiter became the parents of one son, John Thomas, born 13 May 1923 Bucher, Jacob Henry, was born April 27, 1875, in Berks Co., s/o Isaac B. and Susan (Ziegler) Bucher. His father was born in Montgomery Co. He died 1908, the mother, born in Angelica, PA, died in 1895. In 1899, Jacob Henry married Lucy B. Trethewey, of Boyertown d/o Samuel and Belinda (Brown) Trethewey. Mrs. Bucher died July 3 1928, they were the parents of one son, Ralph Henry, born Sept 1900, who married Grace Ritter, and tthey had two son, Jacob Robert and Charles Russell Bucher. Ritter, Stewart D., of Freemansburg, a JP, born in Northampton Co, June 20, 1859, s/o Benjamin F. Ritter and his wife, natives of Bethlehem township, the latter having married Mary A.Frankfield. Stewart D., married Nov 13 1844 to Alice T. Snyder, d/o Adam Snyder of Berlinsville. They had one child, Chauncey S., born Oct 31, 1893. Ritter, Thomas H., was born March 22, 1859, in Freemansburg. His great-grandfather Ritter, a native of Germany, was an early settler of Rittersville. Grandfather, Henry Ritter was born in that village where he kept a hotel. His wife died at the age of 86. Lewis Ritter, the father of Thomas H., also born at Rittersville. His wife, Mary Henn, was born in Lower Saucon, Northampton Co., d/o George Henn. Mrs. Lewis Ritter is still living (1894) at Freemansburg. Four of her six children are living, George, Ellen, married a Knipe, Thomas H., and Oscar. On the 16th of March, Thomas H., married Dora Keiper, d/o Jacob Keiper. Children; Emily, Raymond and Robert Ritter, Thomas, was born in Lehigh Co., May 9, 1808, s/o Hon. Michael and Margret (Orner) Ritter, both of whom were natives of PA. The father was the founder of Rittersville. He died March 17, 1854. The subject passed in life in Rittersville, he was preced to the better land by his good wife, who died in 1881. The latter prior to her married was Anna Queer, d/o Christian Queer. Children, Sarah M., Amelia and Asher T. Best Wishes, Geri

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For those that connect to Silence & Jesse WASHBURN of Northeast Pennsylvania............... In September 1763, 18 men and their families, Jesse WASHBURN being one, were "held up" for protection from the "savages" in Jacob BRINKERS Mill, located on McMichael's Creek, Northampton County Pennsylvania (present day Monroe County). An open house will occur at this OLD MILL on Sunday October 3rd, 2004 between 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM. It is advertised as being "operational". Located on Business Route 209 and Neola Road, Sciota, Pennsylvania (Hamilton Township, Monroe County) The Old Mill is about 15 minutes south of Rt. 80 or about 30 minutes north of Easton, PA. I just visited this Mill this past Saturday. A steel bridge immediately behind the Mill was restored in 2000, and a beautiful park setting surrounds the mill along the creek. My hope is to find the actual land Jesse & Silence WASHBURN owned along McMichaels Creek. The original LOG Mill was replaced with a stone mill in 1800. Citation [ Subject - Petition for soldier protection, Jesse WASHBURN Sr. ] Page 159 Petition of people at BRINKER's mill to Mr. HORSFIELD, September 1763 (page 183): Petioners: "the neighbors that are now living or rather staying here at this present time" Petition: for soldiers to be placed at the Jacob BRINKER's mill; the people have been driven from their homes, "to our desolate habitations," so they could use the mill and almost forgot their woes but now, every day they are exposed to "the unmerciful hands of these savages just at our backs;" only one-half have guns, barely one charge of powder or lead; only God protects us; please place soldiers at the mill Signed: George HARTLIEB Joh. Jacob STERNER John LEARN Johannes MARGRETS Jacob SCHMIDT Felix WEISS Jacob ZEWITZ Peter BOSELT Lorence RAMEE Peter HUSSSCHMITH Conrad JUNG [YOUNG] Jesse WASHBURN Michael BUCH Johannes MENNIER Johannes EIDGEIER Johannes KUNEL Bartel SCHEIBLE Jacob BRINCKER [end] The Mill is also known locally as the Fenner-Snyder Mill, the last families to own the mill while still operating. The information below is found on the Hamilton Township web site. THE OLD MILL AT SCIOTA, PA Brinker's Mill, a log structure, may have been built as early as 1729, according to a news feature in the Stroudsburg Daily Record for April 16, 1954. Jacob Brinker was listed on the tax rolls of Hamilton Township as early as 1764. The mill assumed prominence in 1779, when the Sullivan Expedition was dispatched by Congress "to chasten and humble" the Iroquois Indians. The Expedition left Easton on June 18; the mill served as a storehouse and advance post for this unit of some 4,000 men. From Jacob Brinker the mill passed into the hands of John George Keller about 1790. With the passing of time the log mill had deteriorated. It was replaced in 1800 by the present structure, built by Bernhard Fenner. The mill, with its overshot wheel, was a sophisticated operation for its day, producing various types of flour as well as feed for stock. The services of two separate millers were required. From the Fenner family the mill passed to a relative by marriage, George Snyder; then to Romanous Snyder; and from him to William Snyder. It ceased active milling operations in 1954. The mill was next acquired by Eugene Haller, who sold it to Karl Hope. In 1974 Mr. Hope and his wife presented it to Hamilton Township with the stipulation that it should be "held and maintained. for historical, cultural, and/or governmental purposes." The Hamilton Township Supervisors appointed an advisory body, charging them to make recommendations for restoration and future use of the mill. This body - the Old Mill Restoration Council, PO Box 285, Sciota, PA 18354 - meets on the last Wednesday evening of each month at the township building. Visitors are welcome. Some salient features of this mill are apparent at a glance - the architectural lines of its stone structure, for instance and the weathered two-part "Dutch" door. The interior is filled with old pulleys and other milling gear, though some of the original works were sold, years ago, for a restoration at the Jenny Mill at Plymouth, Massachusetts. (The office fireplace is a 19th century addition.) Other features may be less immediately obvious - like the fact that the mill dam is still intact, a condition true of few un-restored mills. Moreover, the flow of water entering the mill is strong enough to activate either an overshot or an undershot wheel. The mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in May 1976. To make the grade for such placement, tradition is by no means enough; one by one, hard facts and actual facets of history must be ferreted out, verified, and documented. Original ownership; subsequent chain of title; payment of taxes; the kinds of grain ground (this was both a "flouring" and a feed mill); local, township, and county maps, plus recorded property surveys; all references in early books and newspapers; old pictures -- all these were called for. (The earliest relevant picture discovered in this case is one of Henrich Fenner, born in 1801, a member of the family who rebuilt the mill in 1800.) State recognition of the historic importance of the mill came in 1975, when placement was granted on the Pennsylvania Register of Historic Places. To commemorate the occasion, a flag was presented and raised by the Sciota Minute Men in an appropriate ceremony on August 19, 1975. In 1989, Hamilton Township received a sizeable contribution from the Robacker Estate for the restoration of the mill. The Hamilton Township Supervisors engaged Gus Roof, a millwright, who restored the millworks to a working 1700's condition. Improvements that have taken place for the enjoyment of the public are: plexi-glass viewing windows placed in the main floor; a spiral staircase to the third floor; a walk-way to the basement level for the physically challenged; park benches were placed on the grounds; windows have been replaced; outdoor and indoor lighting was added; some of the stonework was replaced; an iron grate was placed at the archway at water level; the addition of the Clark property; and the donation of land from Anthony Greco and family. Ken Maxwell [email protected] (WASHBURN - Erna Jean, Russel Dearl, Reuben Daniel, James Daniel, Enoch, Caleb, Jesse & Silence)

Northampton Co-Salisbury twp Ritter, Conrad born 29 Sept 1775 died 4 Sept 1798 Ritter, John Christian born 1775 no date of death Ritter, Martin of Upper Milford township, married Margaret Steininger and about 1750 purchased 7 or 8 hundred acres of land in what is now Salisbury township. He died about 1826. He left 6 soms and 1 daughter, Henry, Marin, Jacob, Daniel, John, Michael and Margaret, w/o Solomon Klein, now of Allentown,the only one living (1884). The sons all settled on the original tract of land and died there at advanced ages. Their sons and daughters now living are as follows; Henry Ritter, Rececca, w/o Peter Klein, and Sally, w/o Peter Keck. are of the family of Henry. Of Martin's family, Reuben B., Jacob B., Elisabeth, Salley, Anna, Solomon B., resided in Allentown, John B., Martin B. of S. Whitehall, and Charles B., of Whitehall, Mary Anna w/o Jacob Laudenslager of Emaus. John's family are Reuben K., of Salisbury, Daniel, in Allentown, Levi, of Upper Milford, Martin in S. Bethlehem, Elisabeth, w/o Joseph Kern, of Upper Milford, Matilda and Mary Ann of Allentown. Daniel's family are Gideon, of Emaus, Daniel of Bethlehem, Joel of Coppersburg, Eliza, w/o Roham Shuler, Rebecca, w/o John Seems. Jacob had a son, Nathan, who lived in Macungie. Michael family; Angellina w/o Addison Morry, Amanda, w/o Jacob Hlldebeitel, Aravesta, unmarried, Benjamin of Macungie, Tilghman of Lower Milford, Wilson of Pennsburg and Sylvanus of Emaus. Assessment of 1781, included, Matthias Albert, Peter Boger, Stephen Deal, David Eshenback, George Gangwair, Henry Keck, Henry Kemmerer, George Leibert, Martin Leibert, Jacob Merckle, William Moritz, John Ritter, Martin Ritter, Casper Ritter. In 1812 Martin Ritter, Henry Ritter, Martin Ritter Northampton Co Mortgage for 600 pounds Jan 9 1755 (pages 48-49 in Deed Book) Morgagors; Casper Ritter, Bethlehem township and his wife Mary. Mortgagee; Jesse Falkner, Lancaster Co. Mortgage for 200 pounds, 12 March 1765 (pages 21-23 in Deed Book) Mortgagor; Henry Hertz, Salisbury Twp. and wf Catharine Mortagee; Sebastian Miller, Cheltenham Twp., Phila. Co. Property 150 acres. tract. and plantation in Salisbury township, by land lately granted to Melchior Tanner, by late of John Rice, now of Henry Ritter, and land now or lately vacant by Adam Sheafer, and now or late of Jacob Hornberger (which Andrew Hertz and his wife Catharine graned to Michael Hertz 22 Feb 1765) Best Wishes, Geri

The problem is, there are so many Ritters, and so many named Casper and Henry. The name which signifies "knight" orginated during the middle ages, when the Crusaders orgainized over central Europe to redeem the Holy Land and a society having for its objet the denfense of the faith, the protection of the weak and the honor of womankind aslo came into existence in central Europe, known as the Ritterschaft, this is knighthood. It flourished for a few centuries, and many people of rank as well as the middle and the lower classes belonged to it, but in time the organization became corrupt and was disbanded. About this time surmanes began to come into general use, and many if not all who belonged to the society assumed the surname Ritter. Thus there were a large number of the name in central Europe, thir principal stronghold being apparently in the Palatinate, as nearly all who emigrated to America came thence. Emigration began during the middle of the 18c, and many of the names are recorded as having entered the various port, many sailing from Rotterdam. Among these entries we find the names of Martin and Casper Ritter, who are supposed to have been brothers, Casper Ritter arriving in 1750 in the ship "Friendship" and Martin Ritter in 1749 in the ship "Phoenix". Most of the Ritters sailed from Rotterdam. According to tradition Casper and Martin settled in DE, but the soil and climate did not suit them, so they moved to PA. Casper Ritter proceeded to Easton, then the county seat of what is now Lehigh and Northampton Countes, and was granted a patent for a tract of 500 acres on Fels Creek. Whether he bought his wife with him or married in the county is not known. Children; Jacob, Mrs. Johannes Frantz, John, Heirich, Mris. Nicholas Saeger, and Mrs. Heinrich Frants. Casper Ritter and his wife are buried on their fam. Except some of the children of Mrs. Heinrich Frantz, who settled in Clinton County, their descendants settled in the same community. Ritter family The first of this family in America were 4 brothers, who arrived at Phila. on the ship, Pennsylvania" Sept 11, 1732, having sailed from Rottendam, Holland. Their named were Paul, Martin, Henry and Casper.Accompany them were Elizabeth, wf of Paul, their sisters, Anna and Barbara, and Paul, s/o Paul. Martin and Casper were under 16. Paul Ritter secured a tract of 192 acres, warranted dated Dec 2, 1737. This tract was situated on the Hosensack creek, north of the Great Swamp Reformed church in Lower Milford township. He lived there for some years and attended the Lutheran church near Dillingersville, but later transferred the land to Casper and moved to Colebrookdale, Berks County . He was born 1713 and died Feb 14, 1799. His wife Elizabeth, was born in 1710 and died Nov 28, 1798. Casper Ritter sold the land Nov 28 758 to Joseph Eberhardt. Ritter births recorded at Montgomery Co Adam, 13 Feb 1748, Adam and Margrete Ann Elizabeth 30 Aug 1784 Andrew and Mgt Catharine Aug 30 1784 Jacob and Dorothy Cath. ca 1742 Adam and Margaretha Elizabeth 18 Oct 1746 Adam and Margretha George 8 Jan 1763 Heinrich and Susanna Henrich 31 Oct 1745 Adam and Mgt Jacob 6 May 1772 Martin and Maria Johannes 17 Feb 1743 Henrich and Elisabeth J. Henrich bp March 25 1746 Paul and M. Elis J. Jacob 24 Jan 1750 Adam amd Mgt Johannes 18 July 1793 Henrich and Elis Magd/ 31 Dec 1747 Adam and Mgt M. Elis. 20 June 1750 Paul and Elis M. Eva 1 Aug 1765 Adam and Mgt Mathias 16 Sept 1756 Adam and Mgt Lehigh Co-Ritter males only (because its too long) Abraham 20 Feb 1786 Frederick and A. Mgt Christian 14 Oct 1790 Henrich and Barb (Dillinger) Daniel 11 March 1789 Martin and Mgt Daniel 5 Sept 1795 John and A. Maria David ca 1770 Michael and Christina George Adam 24 July 1786 Martin and Barb. Heinrich Wilhelm 20 Feb 1751 Henrich and Elis J. Martin ca 1749 Casper and Anna Marie Jacob 8 Dec 1785 Johanes and Elis. Jacob 3 Feb 1792 Martin and A. Maria J. Henrich 9 April 1752 Martin and M. Mgt Johan J. 18 May 1777 Casper and Otilla Johan P., 27 July 1780 Johannes and Elis Johan Casper 20 June 1744 Martin and M. Elis Johannes Theobald 11 June 753 Henrich and Elis Rev. War PA only Ritter Jacob PA Line, soldier was born 14 April 1757 in Bucks Co. soldier died 15 Dec 1841, leaving no widow but left children; Jacob Ritter, Mary, wf of Abraham Ball, was of Carroll Co., Ohio and the son Job and daughter Catharine were of Montgomery Co., PA. Soldier's brother John Ritter made add'dt 1850 in Bucks Co. Soldier's brother, Philip made add'dt 1850 in Bucks Co Best Wishes, Geri

Godshalk, Rosine, Phila. Widow. 25 March 1776-22 April 1766 Mother: Mary Maurer. Sisters: Christine Slatter and Hannah Sommers. Neice: Ann Mary Slatter, Son: John: Nephews: John Maurer and James Reindollar. Brother: Jacob Maurer. Exrs: brother-in-law John Slatter and George Grotz. Magdalena, Anna. Penton 24 Dec 1774-7 May 1774 Beneficiaries: German United Church St. Michael and Zions Churchs, the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Schools of Phila. Wits; Philip Jacob Grotz, Theo. Candidatus, George Leib, and Elias Lewis Treichel Montgomery Co. Grotz, Elizabeth, 7 July 1751 d/o Jacob and Elizabeth-Old Goshenhoppen Best Wishes, Geri

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At Easton Fehr Margaretha born Dec 15, 1802, d/o John and Eva Hackman, Jacob, s/o Abraham and Salome Nov 12, 1804 Koch, John Andrew Jan 8 1805 s/o John and <Maria Koch, Karl Sept 29 1805 Jacob and Elizabeth, sp Nicolaus Koch Heckman, Regina Feb 27 1807 d/o George and Maria, sp Adam and Elizabeth Heckman John Hackman, Oct 9, 1807, s/o Jacob and Elizabeth Joseph Hackman, Feb 13 1809 s/o Jacob and Elisabeth Maria Hackman, July 9 1810 d/o Jacob and Elisabeth Juliana Koch May 20 1812 John and Maria, sp John Koch and Maria Catharina Koch Aug 26 1812 d/o Abraham and Maria Kock. Sp JOhn and Maria Koch William Henry Koch s/o Henry and Maria Sept 16 1813 Catharine Hackman d/o Jacob and Elisabeth March 18 1818 John George Dean, s/o Samuel and Sarah, Nov 16, 1811 sp John George and Sarah Moser Leonara Heckman d/o John and Maria Aug 20 1814 Joseph Koch s/o Jacob and Elizabeth Sept 15 1815 sp Abraham and Anna Maria Koch Rebecca Hackman Nov 11 1815 d/o Jacob and Elisabeth Henry Heckman, s/o George and Mary March 27 1811 Catharine Heckman Feb 22 1815 George and Mary William Hackman March 9 1817 Jacob and Elizabeth Susanna Koch June 10 1819 Abraham and Anna Maria Sophia Heckman March 15 1819 George and Maria Charles A. Heckman s/o John and Mary Dec 3 1822 Wm. Valentine Noll, Sept 11 1822 Jacob and Rebcca Rees Heckman Bruch Oct 30 1822 George and Catharine, sp Rees and Elisabeth Heckman Buried Sept 5 1809 John Fehr, Plainfield, age 1y 4m 22d Jan 5 1810 Barbara Fehr, Saucon age 81 Oct 6 1814 Reuben Heckman, age 6m 12d April 9 1815 Maria Hackman, Williams age 4y 9m 2d Sept 18, 1815 Thomas Fehr age 3m 20d March 9 1821 Felix Heckman, Dryland age 3y 4m 5d Dec 18 1824 Elisabeth Koch, Easton aged 84y 10m 15d Aug 12 1828 Sarah Anna Elizabeth Heckman, Dryland age 1m Jan 21 1829 George Elias Koch, age 5m 17d Feb 24 1838 Eliza Heckman age 48y May 15 1838 Elisabeth Hackman, age 55y 4m 19d Oct 24 1840 Sarah Koch age 31y Marriages Aug 17 1792 George Henry Koch to Anna Maria Paulus Dec 8 1800 Samuel Ervin and Rachel Heckman June 1 1800 Philip Odenwalder to Elizabeth Koch May 5 1805 John Achenbach to Elisabeth Fuhr Feb 7 1826 Abraham Ruth to Sophia Koch Feb 28 1808 Jacob Fehr to Elizabeth Heimer Nov 18 1807 Jonas Hackman to Catharine Broeder Oct 30 1808 Conrad Fuhr to Magdalena Reich June 28 1811 Joseph Norton to Barbara Hackman Sept 27 1812 Rees Heckman to Eliza Simson July 31 1814 John Yohe to Eva Fehr Aug 20 1815 Mathias Transue to Catharine Heckman Oct 12 1818 John Koch to Eva Weber Feb 15 1829 George Vogel to Juliana Koch Sept 27 1820 Isaac Koch to Maria Frey April 18 1830 John Hackman to Rebecca Kieffer March 16 1830 John Fuhr to Maria Boyer June 10 1830 Charles Fehr to Julian Winters Oct 17 1830 Henry Schnabel to Sarah Koch Nov 6 1831 Charles Knauss to Anna Furh Dec 2 1831 Jacob Rose to Sarah Metzger Oct 26 1834 John Heckman to Luisa Kaemer Feb 9 1835 Nathan Koch to Susan Reich Feb 2 1837 John Leidy to Sarah Heckman Feb 24 1839 Peter Hackman to Rebecca Hess July 11 1841 Abraham Hackman to Luisa Kremer Dec 12 1843 Aaron Koch to Maria Koch Best Wishes, Geri

Hi Michelle, these are the Heckmans listed at the National Archvies-Rev. War Heckman-Service George, srv as Pvt in Van Etten's Co of Northampton Co., PA Vols. Jacob or as Jacob Eackman, srv as Pvt in German Bttn of Cont. Troops Jacob, srv as Pvt in Ferreis' Bttn of Lancaster County PA Mil James or as James Hickman, srv as Pvt in 6th VA John srv as Pvt in Ferries' Bttn of Lancaster Co, PA Mil John or as John Hickman srv as Pvt in 1st NJ Joel, srv as Pvt in VA Troops Richard, srv as Pvt in VA Troops Heckman-Pensioned Heckman, Adam, wf Elisabeth, PA Line soldier married Elisabeth Kreider in 1781 in Northampton Co. PA Hickman, Adam, PA Line, soldier enlisted at Reading in Berks Co. Applied in 1818 Harrison Co. VA, Soldier died 16 Feb 1833 Adam, VA Line, soldier was born in 1762 and moved to PA with his parents at the age 2 and at the age of 6 moved to VA, he lived there at enlistment Benjamin, wf Judith, NC Line soldier was the son of Joseph Hickman, and was born 13 Sept 1762 in Cecil Co. MD Edwin Sr. NC Line Francis PA and VA Line, soldier was born 1 June 1752 in Culpepper VA Henry, MD Isaac, NJ Line, solier was born 4 June 1757 Egg Harbor, NJ and he lived there during the Rev and in 1806 he moved to Luzerne Co., PA Jacob, DE, applied in Floyd Co., IN and he enlisted at Kent Co. DE James, VA soldier was born in 1761 in Calvert Co. Md James, wf Elisabeth, VA Line, soldier was born in 1759 Culpepper Va Joel, VA Line, applid 1832 Clark Co., KY, soldier enlisted at Culpepper VA John NC Line applied 1833 in Simpson Co. KY aged 71 a resident of Logon Co. KY. He lived at Rowan Co., NC at enlistment John wf Elisabeth, soldier was born 1761 in the State of MD John B or as John Berry Hickman, VA Line, applied 1832 at Accomack Co. VA Michael, CT Line, applied in Putnam Co., NY Samuel or as Samuel Hickmon, MD and SC Line see Samuel Hickmon Solsbury, or as Salisbury Hitchmun, MA see Sailisbury Hitchmun Sotha VA Line, soldier was born 10 Jan 1748 on the eastern shore of MD Thomas, Cont and NJ Line, soldier was the son of John Hickman born 18 May 1760 in Scotland and at the age of 3 he came to Boston, MA with his parents. Applied in NJ Thomas, NC Line, he was born 15 Oct 1762 in Albemarle Co. VA William, NC Line, born 25 Dec 1756 in Cecil Co.,MD and he lived at Rowan, NC at enlistment William wf Rebecca, VA Line, soldier married Rebecca B. Harrris on 30 Jan 1787 at the home of her father, Applied in VA Hickman-Service Edward, 4th Arty of SC Edward, 9th VA Elihah, 9th VA George Adam, 1st Regt of Cont Troops James, 6th VA James 10th VA Joel, VA Troops John, NJ John NY John SC John 5th PA Joseph DE Joseph VA Joshua VA Lewis, Morgan Rifle Regt of Cont Troops Lewis, srv as Capt in Clark's IL Regt of VA Troops Major, 9th VA Michael, NY'' Nathen, 5th SC Nehemiah, DE Salisbury, 23 Regt of Cont. Troops Samuel, 1st SC Solbury or as Salisbury Hickmam 23rd Regt Spencer. DE Thomas or as Thomas Hickerman, NY William, srv as Bridgade Major in Misc Service William, 1st and 2nd Regiments William, VA William as Pvt in Rawlings Regt of Cont. Troops Hackman Thomas, NY Thomas as Bombardier in 3rd Regt Cont Troops so please understand, I take the word of the soldier, or his wife or children over anybody else. After all they were there. Lancaster Co History Hackman The Hackman family is prominent in Manheim township, and its oldest representative is Jacob W. Hackman who was born April 29 1824, s/o Jacob W. and Susan (Wise) Hackman, both natives of Clay township. The great-grandfather of Jacob Hackman is supposed to have been Henry Hackman who came from Germany, and settled in Clay township. The first of the family to come to this county was a farmer and probably a clergyman of the Mennonite Church. Jacob Hackman, grandfather, his son Jacob, was reared in Clay township, but after his marriage moved to Rapho, then moved to Stark County,Ohio and from there to Indiana, where he died at age 65. Births recorded at Phila Hickman Mary, 25 Sept 1770 George and Eleanor Ruben 25 Dec 1768 George and Helena Chester Co Hickman, Dederick, W. Natmel, April 19, 1815 George Evans Esq; Adim Cheyney, Thomas, Thornbury, Proved Jan 21, 1811, Provided for wf Mary, To daughters Anna Cheyney and Lucy Hickman. Exrs Son William Cheyney and son-in-law Benjamin Hickman Bucks Co Indexed Hockman/Hackman Dec 10 1787 Ralph Hockman, Daughter Eva, over 14, Anthony Schlotter appointed Jan 3 1807 Jacob Hockman, Bedminster twp, Left 5 minor children, Mary, Catharine, Jacob, Elizsabeth and John (about 2 years old). June 1, 1812, Widow Elizabeth (now Young) five children, three under 14, Sept 23 1813 Ulery/Ulrich Hockman, Bedminster Widow Ann and 6 children, Jacob, Henry, Abraham, Ulrey, Barbara, and Anna, deceased children, Christian (second son) left widow Elizabeth and 5 children, Hester, Ulrey, Susan, Jacob and Elizabeth) and Elizabeth (deceased, wf of David Bealer, still living, children, Anna,,, Ulrey, Jacob, Peter, Abraham, and Sarah) April 26 1824 Henry Hackman/Hockman, Bedminster. Daughter Barbara over 14, Abraham Fritz, guardian, Dec 14 1837 Henry's will appointed Martin Fritz as trustee of Christian Hockman who has been icompetent from infancy and unable to take charge of the estate. Montgomery Co Hackman, Elizabeth; Francona, April 29, 1806, Michael Shoemaker, admin Jacob Lederach, Richland twp, Feb 13 1792, Sons-in-law Jacob Hackman and Michael Deal Mary Lapp, New Brittain twp. Widow, Proved April 1, 1794 Brother Ulrick Hockman, exr/ Friend Jacob Grose of Bedminster, Susanna, dau. of Jacob Lapp, Barbara Rood, niece, Elisabeth Beller, wf of David Beller, Brother, Jacob Hockman's children, viz Christian, Elizabeth, Mary, Jacob, Anne, Abraham, and Barbara. Brother Henry's children, Elizabeth. Brother Ulrick Hockman's children, viz; Jacob, Christian, Elizabeth, Henry, Barbara, Abraham, Ulry and Anna. Wits; Andrew Swarts and Johanes Lapp Phila. Co Jacob Hackman, of Bedminster, proved Dec 31, 1781. Wife Barbara. Brother Ulrey Hackman and Brother - in-law Jacob Latherman, Exrs; Sons Jacob, Christian and Abraham. Wits'; Daniel Fretts and Rudolph Landis Monroe Co. History Heckman, Stephen. Grandfather, Joseph Heckman was probabley born in PA. Children, Sarah, wf of Henry Weis, Joseph (father of Stephen), Josiah, of Northampton Co., Lana, George, of Pocono, William of Pocono, Margaret, and Susanna wf of Aaron Culbertson War of 1812 Hickman Aaron, GA Asa, VA Edward, GA Elias, TN George, Old Wars George TN Henry, wf Mary Jane Clark, MD Jacob, wf Susanna Price MS Jaob V. VA James L. wf Maria Schackleford, KY John DL John DL John Old Wars John wf Sarah Brown, York Co. PA John wf Martha Trice, TN John T. VA Joseph, wf Martha Johnson TN Joseph VA Josiah, VA Nicholas, wf Eleanor Martin, Ohio Peter, VA Robert, VA Marriages recorded at Phila 1767 April 10, Maria Heckman to Andreas Longecker Best Wishes, Geri

Berks Co Peter Noll Sr. great-great-grandfather of W. Henry, was, according to the Federal census of 1790, a resident of Exeter township. Traidition state he had a large family, some having children having been previously married and having families of their own. Another son of Peter Noll, Sr., besided Peter was Valentine, who in 1790 lived in Alsace township. Peter Noll, son of Peter, married Magdalena Keller and they had children; John, Peter, Henry, Samuel, Jacob, Molly married John Heckman, and Hettie married Daniel Heckman Rothenberger, Francis, was born in 1850 in Muhlenberg township, a son of Samuel and Magdalena (Heckman) Rothenberger. Heckman, Johan George, the pioneer, ancestor of the Heckman family, was born Jan 6, 1748, in Hessen Cassel, Germany and came to America during the Rev. as a soldier in King George's army. After the war with many of his countymen he settled in Alsace township, Berks Co. He maried a woman of foreign birth, Maria Magdalena Hamm, born Aug 16, 1756, died July 6, 1832, who had accompanied her parents to America when quite young, and for many years she lived in a Quaker family. When she had qrown to womanhood she adopted the Quaker style of dress. Children, Samuel born 1783, Peter 1777, George, Adam, John, Daniel, Jacob, William, Magdalena married Henry Schmeck, Susanna, married JOhn Schmeck, Catharine married John Shade, Elizabeth married Peter Betz and Mrs. Nicholas Wagner Best Wishes, Geri

Reifsnyder, Frank K. of Reading, was born Nov 12, 1873, s/o Owen E and Caroline (Kesser) Reifsndyer, native of Berks Co. Owen E. was a member of the Lutheran Church, Children; Sally married Peter Oswald, Emma married Charles M. Ludwig, Ammanda married George Mayberry, Anna, single, Irvin, James and Frank K. Frank K., married 1904 to Anna Mays d/o Henry J., and Susan (Deppen) Mays. Reifsnyder,Samue S. on Lower Heidelberg township was born April 12, 1839 in Lower Heidelberg township, s/o Samuel and Justina (Stiely) Reifsnyder Johann Ernst Reifsnyder (also spelled Reffschneider) a native of Germany, came on the "Phoenix" 1743. Children, (1) David, the grandfather of Samuel S., (2) Daniel, married and died young at North Wales. (3) George, born June 1 1786 amd died Aug 17, 1859, married Elizabeth Spangler, born March 3, 1786 and died Aug 17, 1878, both being buried at Hain's Church, and they had children ( Polly, married Daniel Greth, Susanna married Emanul Greth, Elizabeth married Joseph Fox, Martha married William Phillips, Kitty Ann, twin of Martha, who married Peter Leininger, and Ellen, died unmarried), (4) Jacob, who lived at Dengler's and is buried at Schwartwald Church and had these children (Samuel, Jacob, Willia, Elizabeth, Maria and Rebecca), (5) John had 3 children (Charles, Solomon and Dr. William), (6) Catharine married Wilhelm Stiely of Stielytown in Lower Heidelberg. Best Wishes, Geri

Reifschneider-Montgomery Co Abraham 10 Jan 1773 Bastian and Sybilla Amos 2 Jan 1795 Valentin and Hannah A. Maria 29 June 1784 Herman and Charlotta A. Mariia 25 Feb 1795 Hannes and A. Maria A Maria 27 Jan 1797 Conrad and Eliz A. Maria 3 Jan 1792 Valentin and Hannah A. Maria 13 Dec 1787 Johannes and Dorothea Benjamin 6 Julu 1796 Peter and Barbara Catharina 25 Feb 1784 William and Elis Catharina 18 May 1788 Peter and Catharina Catharina 5 Dec 1789 Peter and Catharina Catharine 5 Aug 1791 Jacob and Catharina Catharina 31 May 1792 John and A. Maria Catharina 25 Nov 1784 Heinrich and Sophia Daniel 6 May 1791 Peter and Catharine Elisabeth 19 Dec 1778 Andreas and Elis. Elisabeth 1 Oct 1748 William and Catharine Elizabeth 23 May 1788 Peter and Catharine Elizabeth 23 Aug 1790 Hannes and A. Marie Elizabeth 26 April 1795 Johannes and Dorothea George 3 Aug 1785 John and Dorothea Henry 11 Sept 1793 Jacob and Catharine Jacob 17 April 1796 Johannes and Elis. Jacob 1761 Conrad and no named Jacob 8 Feb 1789 Jacob and Catharine Jacob 23 July 1789 John and Maria Johann Peter 2 Feb 1752 Andreas and Ann Clara Johannes 21 Aug 1747 Johan Wilhelm and Eva Catharine Johannes 12 Nov 1751 Johannes and Dorothea Johannes 17 July 1766 Jacob and Regina John 7 May 1786 William and Elisabeth John 4 March 1788 John and Anna Maria John 5 Nov 1800 Peter and Barbara Jonas 31 Oct 1797 Valentin and Hannah Joseph 6 Feb 1793 Peter and Barbara Joseph 1 Oct 1795 Conrad and Elizabeth Magd. 15 May 1771 Bastian and Ursula Maria 13 Jan 1793 Heinrich and Sophia M. Catharine 23 Jan 1750 Johannes and Dorothea Michael 15 Jan 1781 Herman and Charlotta Peter 3 June 1789 Peter and Catharine Peter 23 Nov 1798 Peter and Barbara Rebecca 1 March 1790 Heinrich and Sophia Salome 6 Oct 1794 Peter and Barbara Samuel 25 Aug 1783 Johannes and Dorothea Sara 12 March 1793 Peter and Catharina Solomon 28 July 1798 John and Catharine Thomas 7 Dec 1789 Johannes and Dorothea Willhelm 7 Aug 1789 William and Elisabeth Reifsneider Catharine 11 Nov 1761 Sebastian and Ursula Reifsnider Andreas 30 June 1764 William and Catharine Andrew 27 Oct 1753 Johan and Dorothea John Henrich 12 Dec 1763 Sebastian and Ursula Johann George 9 Aug 1753 William and Catharine Johannes 2 Sept 1767 Bastian and Ursula Riefsnyder Joseph 12 Jan 1797 John and Catharine Nuncaesser Elizabeth 5 Sept 1766 Valanthein and Maria Salome Nungaesser Christina 11 June 1784 Valentin and Salome Elisabeth 10 July 1751 Valentin and Catharina John George 14 Aug 1757 Valentin and Cath John Georgius 8 Jan 1760 Valentin and Cath Wilhelm 22 Feb 1783 Valentin and Salome Nungaster Johannes 24 April 1746 Valendin and Elisabeth Catharine Nungesser Anna Maria 29 May 1740 Georg and Anna Eva Best Wishes, Geri