Northampton Correll, Christina, born 21 Jan 1771, died 25 Jan 1825, Catharine, born 23 May 1766, died 1840 Correll, Elisabeth, born 19 Aug 1726, died 14 June 1811 Correll, Andrew, died 21 Oct 1824 age 77y Correll, Anna Maria born Schmidt, 1764-1803 Correll Anna Maria born Goetthard, 24 Aug 1739, died Aug 1784 12 Aug 1795 New guardian of 3 minor children of Henry Young, Plainfield township, guardian for Henry, Philip Correll, Forks township 11 June 1801, Estate of William Mack, Upper Mt. Bethel, exrs. Elizabeth Sandt, Adam Sandt, Philip Correll 26 Nov 1808 Estate of Michael Glass, sureties, Philip Deily and Philp Correll Petition to the Hon. Jacob Rush, Esquire, President and associate justices of the Court of General Quarter. Sessions of Peace of Easton, April Term, 1792. Petitioners included Stofel Christman, Gorg Frantz, Wilhem Fervass, George Frable, Adam Correll, Nicolaus Correll, and Conrad Krofge (Kresge) 25 April 1791 for 260pds, Mortgagee Nicholas Correll (Corel) Mortgagee Franz (France, Frantz) Seifert of Nazareth Mortgage 8 May 1784, debt of 790pds, Mortagagor, Philip Correll, Forks township and wife Mary Engel. Deed 8 May 1784 for 725pds, Grantors. Robert Lyle of Forks township. Grantee, Philip Corell, Springfield, Bucks County Deed 8 May for 700pds, Grantors; Adam Lyle of Forks township and wife Eleanor. Grantee, Philip Corell, Springfield township, Bucks Co Correll, James W., of Easton, was born in the township of Palmer, June 8, 1852. His parents were George W. and Catharine (Wagner) Correll. Peter Correll, his grandfather was born in Northampton Co. On the paternal side he is German lineage. Member of the German Reformed Church. James W. father was born Feb 22, 1826 and had 2 children, Susan and James W. On Sept 20, 1877 James W., married Ida Otto, d/o Mrs. Elmira Otto of Easton. Children; George W., John O., and Paul R. Members of the 3rd Street Reformed Church Births-Monrgomery County Correll, Johnann Philip 19 June 1766, s/o Adam and Elizabeth-Whitepain Reformed Church Northampton Co Corel Catharine 17 Nov 1784 Christian and Catharine Correll Catharine 12 May 1798, Andrew and wife Juliana 23 Oct 1789 Christian and Catharine Peter 2 Aug 1791 Christian and Catharine Correll Anna, 4 Aug 1800, John George and Susanna John, 20 Aug 1799 Andrew and Anna Maria Philip 2 Aug 1791 Philip and Susanna Rumfeld Korrell Elizabeth 7 Feb 1799 Christian and Catarina John Jacob 28 Aug 1798 John George and Susanna Gorrell, Chirstian and Catharina, a son, Johanna, born 12 Feb 1788 Correll, Christian and Catharina, a dau., Juliana, 23 Oct 1789 Korell, John George and Susanna, a son John Jacob Aug 26, 1798, Sp. Philip Korell and wf Korrell, Christian and Catarina, a dau. Elizabeth, Feb 7 1799 Correll, John George and Susanna, a dau Anna, born Aug 4, 1800 Sp. Phillip Correll and Maria Schug Correll, Philip and Elizabeth, a dau. Maria, Feb 7, 1804. Sp Maria Correll, grandmother Correl Christian and wf Catharina, a son John George, Born Feb 30, 1803 Correll, Henry and Elizabeth, a dau Maria Anna, Sept 7 1807 Correll, Philip and Elisabeth, a dau, Rebecca, born Jan 3, 1810 Correll, Philip and Elisabeth, a son John George, born Dec 15, 1812 Marriages 1793 Nov 10 Mr. Sand to Miss Chorell 1797 Jan 10 Andrew Correll of Mt. Bethel, to Anna Maria Weidman 1803 Dec 8 Andrew Correll to Christina Gross 1808 Feb 2, George Correll to Elisabeth Beck 1814 May 29 Peter Correll to Catharine Mill 1827 Feb 12 Jacob Correll to Phebe Reidenauer 1827 Dec 25 David Woodring to Liddia Correll 1828 March 23, Thomas Ritter to Rebecca Correll 1830 Oct 14 George Correll to Cecelia McHose 1841 March 7, Jacob Werner to Anna Eliz. Correll Rev. War Correll, Philip, R2335, PA Line. Soldier was born 18 Feb 1759 in "Burke" Co. PA and lived there at enlistment. In 1795 soldier moved to Rowen Co., NC and applied there 5 Aug 1839. Soldier died there (date not showns but was deceased in 1851). Children shown were; Jacob and Christian Correll who in 1853 lived in Rowan, NC. In 1855 Michael Correll stated his father that his father was the son of Peter Correl who was a Rev. Soldier (but it was stated that father may have been Philip and not Peter), in 1830 soldier's brother William Correll was living in Lincoln, NC and was aged 74. Soldier's brother Joseph Correll Sr., lived in Rown, NC Rev. War-service Corrall David, NY Correl John, NY Correll Dudley or as Dudley Curl, NY' Henry or as Henry Carrell, Pvt in Patton's Regt of Cont Troops Jeremiah or as Jeremiah Carroll, Pvt 2nd NJ John or as John Coryell, Pvt 1st NJ John or as John Corroll, Sgt 5th VA William Pvt VA Troops Corriell John or as John Coryell, Pvt 1st NJ Corril, John or as John Carroll, srv 8th Regt Cont. Troops Corrill Alexander, srv Pvt in PA Lines Thomas or as Thomas Carrell, 15th MA Mexican War Correll Adam, SC540 filed 4 Feb 1887 in IL srv Co D 10th US Inf Henry C., wf Julia A. filed in IN srv 2nd Ohio Vols Civil War 67th Co D-Monroe County included Corp. Robert Daily, Peter Hinkle. Pvts. Andrew J. Correll, William Correll 176th Co C. Corp. S. Lee, Samuel Warner. Levi Bellis Ransberry, Michael, s/o Henry and Sarah (Bowman) Ransberry, was born at Berwick. In 1867 he settled in E. Stroudsburg. He married in 1835, Katharine Overpeck, who died May 6, 1846. In 1864 he married 2nd to Sarah Rowe, who was born July 10, 1840. She is the daughter of Peter Rowe (1806-1885) and Sarah (Foust) Rowe (1806-78). Peter Rowe's children were; Charles of Paradise, Catharine, w/o Abram Brotzman, Jacob, Philip, of Nebraska, Elizabeth, w/o Amos Lee of Stroud township, Peter, died 1873, Sarah, married Michael Ransberry, Hannah, w/o Charles Dibble, of Wyoming Co., Mary Emma,w/o Caleb Walter, of Middle Smithfield, Lydia Ann, w/o John Custer, of Stroud twp. Henry, father of Peter Rowe, maried Catharine Beninger in 1804. Children; Jacob, Peter, Susan, Daniel, Mary, Margaret, John of Wyoming Co., Charles of Hawley, William of Wisconsin,Joseph of Wisconsin, Henry of Wiscnsin, Katie, twin of Henry, is the wife of Austin Black, of MD Woodling, Conrad, his children;two sons Andrew, John,and one daughter, Elizabeth, w/o Peter Butz, Andrew located in Hamilton twp, ad John in Pocono twp. The former has three daughter, Elizabeth, w/o Isaiah Rinker, Sally, w/o Joseph Bittebender, and Rachel, w/o Nathan Lesh Van Buskirk, George came from Bucks Co., married Elizabeth Werkheiser, no children Van Buskirk, Aaron, also came from Bucks Co., married Susan Warner. Children; Samuel, Jesse, Andrew, Jacob, Mary and Ann. The descendants of Jesse, now residents of Hamilton township are, Aaron B., Emiline, w/o Isaac Marsh, and Rachel, w/o John Marsh Sterner, Joseph, married in 1821 to Elisabeth Houser, d/o Daniel. Chestnuthill Township-Assessment included Adam Correll, Nicholas Correll. Ross Township-School directors included, 1846 David Correll, 1860, Charles Carrell, 1864, Charles Carrell, Henry Laufer, 1877 Andrew Carrell, 1879 Charles Carrell Early History of Eldred township. In 1749 George Rex, the captian of the village, while on a visit to Bethlehem, was baptized by Bishop Cammerfoff and received the name of Augustus. Smith, Abraham, came from Bucks Co., he married a Miss Altemose. Abraham Smith had one son, John, who married Mary Box and they had children; John, David, Jacob, Adam, Henry, Joseph, Nicholas, Jonas, married John Heiny, Susan married Jacob Carrell. John married Mary Frantz, children; Henry, Reuben, Elias, Mary, David married Nancy Heiny, (their children, Jacob, Frank, James, Thomas, Michael, Mary, married George Riblert, and Susan married Joseph Marsh), Jacob married Kate Frantz (their children; George, Adam, Samuel, Katie married Samuel Metzgar, Sally married John Carrell, Susan married Joseph Butz, Juddie, married William Hinton and Mary married George Kern), Adam married Mary Boger, (their children; Melchior, Henry, Samuel, David, Elizabeth married George Meixell, Fanny married Samuel Fannickel, and Susan married Daniel Beltz),Henry married Libbie Andrew (their children, Benjamin, Sydenham, Christina, married Edward Engler, William and Matthew). Joseph married Katie Muffly (their children; Paul, "Ishadore", Amos, Gideon, Lydia married William Simmons, Mary married David Carrell, Rachel, married Henry Carrel, Julia, married Linford Beer and Leah married John "Leeter") Nicholas married Catharine Getman (their childrenn, Peter, John, Aaron, Charles, Alexander, Nathan, Mary married Phillip Carrell, and Sallie married Daniel Frantz), Joseph married Mary Strohl (their children; Jacob, Nelson, Peter, Levi, Jonas, Solomon, Lucinda, married Reuben Silfiese, Salina married Uriah Shell, and Julia married Levi Rauch). Adam Carrell Sr. was a German by birth, and the father of Adam Carrell, Jr., who located on the farm now owned by Henry Carrell, grandson of Adam Carrell, Sr. Adam Carrell, Jr., married Eve Buck, and had 6 children; Henry, John, Jacob, David, Philip and George. Deaths Correll, Mary A., d/o Christian and Dianna Correll, Feb 21, 1888, died Nov 12, 1893 Correll, Catharine, w/o George, Feb 15, 1818, died April 6, 1900 Correll, Mary, Feb 14, 1824, died Nov 20, 1907, her husband, David Correll, born Nov 14, 1813, died March 9, 1890 Correll, Susanna w/o Jacob born Aug 11, 1804 died Sept 10, 1887 Correll, Jacob Nov 29, 1799 died Nov 12, 1882 Correll, George, July 22, 1808, died Nov 10, 1873 Correll, David Dec 28, 1849, June 10, 1871 Correll, Henry, Jan 21, 1818, Aug 8, 1900 Correll, Sarah, w/o Adam Correll, and daughter of John and Maria Salome (Shupp) Meixsell, July 28, 1838 died April 27, 1898 Correll, Adam, h/o Sarah (Meixsell) born March 27, 1830, died May 3, 1892 Best Wishes, Geri

Marriage recorded at Phila Lauffer, Michael to Anna Maria Lietz, Feb 13, 1753 Koch 1801 Aug 1 Jacob Gereard to Jane Griffith Kock Catharine to John McEvers 1750 April 26 Montgomery Co Koch Jacob to Fronica Mack March 14, 1813 Johann Carl to Marie Reinheimer, Dec 14, 1784 Johannes to Christina Diener, Aug 3, 1805 John to Maria Gross Aug 12 1821 Northumberlamd Co Cawley, Jesse, s/o John,born 1786, died Sept 25, 1840, married Margaret Rowley. Their son James (1804-1841) (Bucks Co.) married Eva Campbell, also of Bucks Co. Their son John Harrison Cawley, married July 12, 1863 to Elizabeth Koch, d/o Jonas and Leah (Bachman) Koch. Children, James Benjamin and Florence Jeanette Jonas Koch, father of Mrs. Cawley, Dec 26, 1807, s/o Adam Koch, of Northampton Co. In 1828 Jonas Koch moved from Northampton to Northumberland. Martz, John W., s/o Jacob and Rachel (Welker), was born Aug 13, 1834, in Upper Paxton, Dauphin Co. In 1852 he came to Northumberland Co., on Jan 29, 1854, John W., married Mary Ann Witmer, d/o Peter and Elizabeth (Phillips) Witmer, Children; Sarah, Ellen, William, Jeremiah P., Alice A., Peter L., Mary Lizze, Jonathan O., Rachel R., Jacob A., Jacob A. born July 18, 1869, married Sept 15, 1883, to Emma Schaffer, d/o Durell and Anna (Snyder) Schaeffer, and granddaughter of Isaac Schaffer. Children; Martha O., w/o Frank Witmer, s/o Henry; Mary A., who married Reuben Wetzel, William, married Stella Witmer;Stella, married Clarence E.Witmer, son of Ephraim Witmer; John N.' Clarence E.; Lloyd J., Neda Irene; Telma M; Charles I.; and Emma K. Ferster, Leonard, born March 23, 1777, died Aug 3, 1843. His wife 'Anna Barbara (Hetrich) Ferster, was born Aug 17, 1780 and died Jan 6,1853. They are buried at Little Mahany Church, Children; Peter, Sally, Betsey married Jacob Phillips, Catharine maried Samuel Wagner, and George Martz, Reuben, of Shamokin, s/o Solomon. The early members of the Martz family in America, came from Germany and settled in Berks Co., whence David Martz, great-grandfather moved to Northumberland Co. David Martz married Barbara Miller, and had children; David, Henry,moved to Ohio, Peter, Abraham, George,Susan, w/o John Richstine, and Elizabeth, w/o Abraham Arter. Henry, s/o David, born in Shamokin, married Elizabeth Fagley, d/o Christian and Magdalena Fagley, Mr. and Mrs. Martz are buried at St. Peter's graveyard. Children; Hettie, Katie, Mary Ann, George, Solomon, and Nathan Solomon, s/o Henry, was born March 22, 1818 in Upper Augusta township. At age 7 he went to lived with his uncle Solomon Fagley. He then entered the employ of his uncles, Amos,George and Nathan Fagley who a store in Mauch Chunk, clerking there for 16 months. He returned to Shamokin, and on April 6, 1841 he married Hannah Reed, born 1815, died Dec 15, 1895, d/o John and Eva (Howard) Reed. Children; Geoge O., William F., died young, Isabele, died 1875, Sophronia, who died 1874, age 33, Reuben F., Henry and Jesse R., all of whom lived at Reed's Station Reuben F. Martz, married Emma M. Muench, who was bonr in 1860 d/o Jacob E. Muench.Children: William of Chicago, Hattie, w/o Edward Michael, Solomon, Frederick died at age 7, Emma and Ida Fagley, Christian, s/o George, was born Sept 24, 1764 at Maiden-Creek, BErks Co., and moved to Northumberland Co. He died Dec 31, 1845, his wife Magdalena Lehman, was born in April 1, 1773, died June 19, 1843 and is buried at the Blue Church. They were married June 1792. Children; Elizabeth, born March 16, 1794, married Henry Martz and died May 1870, Catharine, 1793, married Jacob Unger and they went West, John, Benjamin, unmarried, Hannah died young, Solomon, born June 19, 1802, died Sept 6, 1883, Hannah2, born 1804, William, born 1805, died 1874, unmarried, Amos, born Feb 1, 1808, Mary Magdalena, died young, Nathan, born June 30 1814, left a daughter, Reuben, born July 22, 1814, unmarried. Solomon Fagley, married Maria Eva Klase, who was born Dec 20, 1803, in Northampton Co., and died Feb 13, 1887, buried at the Blue Church, She was the daughter of Valentine and Maria Eva Klase, the latter born Oct 1, 1766 in Northampton Co, died Aug 2, 1838, she is buried at Snydertown. Reed. Amos, was born Jan 10, 1820, Little Mahony, s/o Leonard and Elizabeth (Dunkelberger) Reed.. in 1846 Amos Reed married Rebecca Fagley, d/o Jonathan Fagley and she died in 1852. Berks Co Johannes Martz (also Maertz) son of Johannes Martz, of Stockhausen, Wurtemberg, Germany, came to America in 1749. In 1756 he married Rosina Hase, d/o Melichior Hase, and their children were; Johannes born 1757, Anna Maria, born 1760, Maria Salome, 1763, Melchior, 1765, and Peter, 1769-1833 Northampton Ruchstein Catharine 3 Feb 1788 Frederick and Maria Ruhstein Frederick 11 Sept 1785 Frederick and wf Best Wishes, Geri

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I have this note from the internet about David, so I never pursued it: "He went to South Carolina to visit his brother Daniel and all trace of the two is lost." But I see Daniel died in Montgomery Co., OH abt. 1855. I also have that David was born before his parents married, so he may be from a first marriage. Miscellaneous Public Record-Northampton Co Marriage declaration of Daniel Oswal, Lynn township, and Catharine, d/o John Everits, of same, with consent of parents, 27 May 1764; married before Henry Geiger, JP. Witnesses, Daniel Oswaldt and Catharine Owaldin, John Everett, Henry Osswald, Thomas Everett, William Meen, Philip Waulhman, Joseph Holden, Hannah Everittin, Jacob Ostwalt, Mary Everits, Elisapeth Osswaldin, George Philip Wertman. Georgette >From: "Alan Vogel" <[email protected]> >I am trying to find information about the children of David OSWALD (b. abt. >1760) and his wife Susan MILLER. David was a son of Daniel OSWALD (b. abt. >1742) and Susannah Catherina EVERETT (b. 1742). They lived in Lynn Twp., >Northampton (now Lehigh) County. Any help would be appreciated.

Northampton Co Buried Miller, Frederick, born March 17, 1767, died July 10, 1830. Children; John, Peter, Michael, Eva, Christina, Polly, Phillip, Elizabeth married George Kiser, Anna married Jacob Boyer, Chistina, his wife, 1772-1852. Catharine, the wife of Jacob, born Feb 23, 1767, died Oct 27, 1845. Miller, Jacob, born June 24 1762, died June 25, 1825, 5 sons and 8 daughters. Miller, Valentne born Oct 22, 1754 died April 19, 1834. Susanna his wife born Nov 7, 1757, died 1837. Elisabeth, w/o John, born May 15, 1767, died Aug 1855 Schick, Christian, born April 24, 1756, died Feb 9, 1829, wife Mary. Children; Christian, Tobias, Joseph, Jacob, Barbara, w/o John Baker, Mary, w/o Barnet Miller, Elisabeth, w/o Joseph Miller, Sarah, w/o Abraham Mann, Susanna, w/o Peter Mann, Ann, w/o Joseph Smith, John Wagner, Abraham, born Nov 2, 1772, died 1824 Wideman, Daniel, born Oct 26 1752, died Oct 5, 1844, Margaret, his wfie born Sept 29, 1766, died Dec 20, 1844 Dietrich, Johan Jacob, born 4 Sept 1749, died 9 Nov 1819 Children, Elias, John, Jacob, George, Abraham, Adam, Elizabeth, Catharine, Sarah, Elena, Maria Elizabeth, his wife, died 9 Dec 1842, aged 91y Marriages-Montgomery Co Koch Daniel to Margrith Betz March 10, 1786 Lee Henrich to Catharine Mud, Dec 5, 1796 Johannes to Hanna Heinrich Jan 23, 1791 Maria to Jacob Oberdorff Dec 11, 1791 Liebegut Jacob to Christiana Brand Nov 8, 1748 Mathias to Catharine Schuster Jan 28, 1783 Liegut Peter and Catharine Mohn Jan 23, 1749 Philips, Valentine, born July 1, 1759, died Oct 22, 1834; Children, Elisabeth w/o John Groner, Susanna, w/o Michael Miller, Jacob, John, Catharine married a Keser, Anna Maria, his wife born May 8, 1762, died Dec 20, 1837. Best Wishes, Geri

Hi, checked both the service and pensions files listed at the National Archives, no Peter Laufer, Lawfer, Laffer is listed. Lawfer, William R., was born in Moore twp, Northampton Co., Aug 5, 1838, s/o Jacob and Leah (Steckler) Lawfer, also natives of PA. The grandfather was Peter Lawfer, and the family was founded in America during the 17th Century. The mother of William R., died May 15, 1885. In 1858 William R., married Hannan Klippinger, d/o John, a farmer near Seigfried's Bridge. Lehigh Co History Lawfer The ancester of this family was Christian Lauffer, emigrated in 1751. He settled in Northampton County. Christian Laufer was born in 1730. He had children, Bartol, Christian, Henry, John, Peter, and Adam, and daughters, Elizabeth who married Frederick Rice and moved to Ohio, Susanna, w/o Simon Drumm, of Greensburg, Catharine, w/o John Christman, of Westmoreland Co., Mrs. Mary Wentzel, of Westmoreland Co., and Magdalena, w/o John Bash. In the year 1774 Christian Laufer moved to Westmoreland Co, taking his whole family, except his son, Peter, who remained in Northampton Co. He died about 1800 , and is buried the old Bash cemetery, near Pleasant Unity Bartol Laufer married Mary Angle Drumm, settled in Greenburg Christian Laufer in 1770, died Oct 23, 1823 in Pickway, Ohio Henry Laufer was born in 1753 died 1821, he married Barbara Alliman, who was born1771 and died 1846 in Westmoreland Co. John Laufer, was born March 8, 1760, and died Feb 1, 1851. His 1st wife Susanna Kemmerer, born 1774 and died 1815. They had 12 children. His 2nd wife was Barbara Erret. He lived in Penn towship, Westmoreland Co. Peter Laufer, s/o Christian, was born Oct 18, 1752, died July 21, 1830, buried at Kreidersville church. He married Magdalena Susanna Grosher. (note from me. It states that he served in the Rev. There is no file for him. That could mean that he, wife or children, never applied, not likely. That he did apply and his files were lost in one of the War Departments fires, very likely. And now they are lost forever. His children; 1. Peter Jr., born 1785, married Eva Bush. 2. Adam, born 1790, married Elizabeth Koelher. 3. Rachel, married Henry Renner. 4. Elizabeth born 1779, married Mathias Greber. 5.Cathrine, born 1778, married John Michael Asch. 6. Susanna, born 1782, married Andrew Lilly. 7. Annie Maria, born 1798, married George Marsh of Kleckersville. 8. Jacob married Elizabeth Strauss, he died two years after his marriage (age 28). His son Jacob, of Moorestown, Northampton Co, was the father of William R. Lawfer, who was born Nov 1, 1814, married Oct 12, 1834, to Leah Steckel. Children; William R., Jacob A., of Allentown, and Elizabeth, wife of William H. Rice. William R. Lawfer, was born Aug 5, 1838, married 1857 to Hannah Kleppinger. Children. 1. J. Harry Lawfer, born 1858, married 1882 to Lilly S. Dannenhower, and had 5 children. 2. John N., born 1860, married 1881 to Irene C. Saeger. 3. Alvin W., born 1863, married 1888 to Ida V. Engleman. 4. Annie born 1873 married 1900 to Edward H. Wetherhold. Deaths Drumm, Philip, 1721-1788, Children; Philip, Simon,John, Yost, Catharout married Henry Strouse, Mary Angle married Ludwig Barthmew, Elizabeth married Philip Swarts, Anna Maria married Bat. Lawfer Laufer, Magdalena born 15 March 1767 Births Lafer Adam, born 24 Dec 1774, s/o Bartholoman and Anna Maria Catharine, 23 Dec 1778 Peter and Magdalena Elisabeth 17 Nov 1780 Peter and Magdalena Johann Peter 25 June 1784 Peter and Magdalena Laffert Susanna, 28 Dec 1782, Peter and Magdalena Laufer Adam 7 Nov 1778 Peter and Magdalena Anna Maria 20 Aug 1792 Peter and Magdalena Johan Jacob 7 April 1791, Peter and Magd. Bucks Co. indexed as Lauffer, Laffer, Lafer, Leiffer Christian and Susanna Laffer, a son, John Adam, born Feb 10, 1756, sp Adam Dreisbach and wife Best Wishes, Geri

Milton S. Gabriel, s/o Henry and Sophia (Gaumer) Gabriel, was born Oct 13, 1853, he married May 13, 1875 to Annie Appel Goundie, d/o George H., and Matilda (Kleckner) Goundie of Allentown, and granddaughter of John and Hannah (Appel) Goundie and John and Emma (Diebert) Kleckner. George H. and Matilda Goundie were the parents of the following, Annie A., Eliza married Allen Litchenwalder, Margaret, unmarried, Emma, unmarried, Harry W., married Emma Kalbach, Matilda, deceased, Ella, deceased, Paul married 1st to Ella Litzenberger, 2nd Elisabeth Mitchell, Jacob unmarried, Benjamin, unmarried. Henry Kelker, born June 21 1761, Lebanon township, Lancaster Co (now Lebanon) died Oct 11, 1823 at Lebanon, marrried Elizabeth Greenawalt, born March 1, 1761, died Aug 24, 1824, d/o Philip Lorenz Greeenawalt and Margaret Foeser. Children, John born 1787, died 1831, married Catharine Keeler, and they had Mary; Jacob, 1788-1873; Elizabeth, 1791, married Thomas Ramsey; Margaret, 1794-1833,Catharine 1797-1824, Mary Magdalea 1800-1879, married Henry Stees, his 2nd wife; William 1803-1839; Susanna 1808-1843, married Henry Stees, his first wife. Elizabeth Kelker, born 1791 in Lebanon, died 1858 in Harrisburg, PA, married Thomas Ramsey, born 1784, York, York Co., died 1826 at Hummelstown, PA. Children, Alexander, born 1815 married Anne E. Jenks, d/o Hon,Moses Jenks, Bucks Co, PA.; Justus C.; Henry Kelker; Margaret, w/o John L. Speed; Catharine, w/o John Ninninger Northumberland Co.-Koch There were a number of Kochs in Chillisquane, decended from the brothers Adam and Daniel, the latter came from Northampton Co. John Koch, the first of this family in America, came to Northampton in 1773 settling near Easton, Adam Koch, grandfather, lived in Petersville, Northampton. He had 3 brothers, John, Daniel, and Rev. Henry. Adam Koch married Elizabeth Strauss, native of Northampton Co. Adam died 1870, Children; Christian; Mrs. Hoffman; Mary Anna who married __ Selfreez; Susan married __ Noll, Elisabeth married D. Rice; Jonas; Reuben; William; Henry; and Jacob Jonas Koch, was born Dec 26, 1807 in Northampton Co., he married Leah Bachman, d/o John and Catharine (Cole) Bachman, who was born Aug 23, 1814. The Bachmans were natives of Northampton Co, where ancestors settled in 1773. John Bachman was born Nov 3, 1783 and died Jan 1845, his wife Catharine (Cole) was born Feb 29, 1788 and died July 16, 1852. Children of Jonas and Leah, Mary Anne who maried C.M. Rissel and they had a son Jonas; Elizabeth married J.H. Cawley; and William H. Daniel Koch, one of the brothers of Adam, was born in Northampton Co., moved to Chillisqaaque as a young man. He married Christna Bachman. Children; Joseph went West, Rachel married Samuel Reichelderfer; Kateee married William Riter, Charles, Samuel died at Washingtonsville, PA, Levi went West, and died in Iowa, Priscille, died at Muncy, Anna married Anthony Hipp. Best Wishes, Geri

I am trying to find information about the children of David OSWALD (b. abt. 1760) and his wife Susan MILLER. David was a son of Daniel OSWALD (b. abt. 1742) and Susannah Catherina EVERETT (b. 1742). They lived in Lynn Twp., Northampton (now Lehigh) County. Any help would be appreciated. Alan Vogel My VOGEL and FENSTERMACHER information is available at http://www.geocities.com/vogelalan/.

Here are some more 1895 obituaries #43, Allentown. Sue Moses Kern Tuesday, September 24, 1895 Obituary Moses Kern, the steward of the Lehigh County Almshouse, died at 1:30 a.m. yesterday from thyphod fever. He had been sick since the 3d inst. At time, his condition was favorable, but a change for the worse set in. Moses Kern was born in Lower Macungie township and was a son of Essie Kern and wife, nee Bastian. He was aged 65 years, 9 months and 21 days. His father, trained him for farming and sent him to the public schools. He was an apt pupil, both in school and on the farm, and laid a solid foundation of sound common sense, good judgement and excellent managerial capacity, which have stood him in good stead as the chief executive of the county’s farm and home for unfortunates. He tilled a farm, until called, nine years and a half ago, to succeed Josiah Henninger, resigned as steward of the poorhouse. His administration of the affairs of the almshouse always gave satisfaction and brought the institution up to standard not exceeded by any in the state. His wife gave him valuable assistance as matron and his son, S. A. Kern, as deputy steward. In politics he was an ardent Democrat. Deceased leaves a widow, who is a daughter of John Mohr, deceased, eight children, S. A. J. Kern, deputy steward; Uriah, of Salisbury, Owen, landlord of the hotel at Cetronia; Mrs. Wilson Woodring, of Allentown; Mrs. Morris Miller of Lower Macungie, who lives on the Kern Homestead; Mrs. Wilson Walbert, Mrs. Harvey Heckman and Miss Laura Kern, who lives at home and these five sisters: Mrs. Jacob Ott of Lower Macungie; Mrs. Marvin D. Henninger, of Salisbury; Mrs. Benjamin Bogert and Mrs. Helena Mohr, of Lower Macungie and Mrs. Addison Wint of Allentown. The funeral will be held Thursday forenoon at the Salisbury Church and Rev. M. O. Rath of Centre Valley will officiate. Moses Kerschner Saturday, June 1, 1895 Obituary Moses Kerschner, of Guth’s Station, died Tuesday of apoplexy, aged 64 years. He left a wife, two sons and four daughters. The funeral will be held today at the Jordan Reformed Church and Rev. Dr. E. J. Fogel will officiate. Carl Keuling Friday, January 18, 1895 Obituary An old man killed. Carl Keuling met with a fatal accident at South Bethlehem. He was struck by a train while on his way home, he was watching a passenger train and failed to hear the approach of another. Carl Keuling met with a fatal accident at the Birch Street crossing of the North Penn railroad, South Bethlehem, Wednesday evening. Mr. Keuling was returning from work. When he reached Birch Street, he stepped out from behind a box car that stood on a side track. A passenger train, from Philadelphia was passing over the crossing at the time. The watchman, Herman Raseler, was standing in the middle of the crossing between the north and south bound train was approaching, and as Raseler called to him to go back, he kept on toward the track and Raseler threw his lantern at him to stop him. Just then the engine struck the man. The train ran just one block before it was brought to a stop. The unfortunate man was thrown upon the cowcatcher of the engine, in a sitting position, with his head hanging back over the tool box and his legs dangling on the pilot, clear of the track. The crew found that he was still alive. He was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital. The unfortunate man’s right leg was cut off above the ankle, four ribs on the left side were broken and driven into his vitals, and he was otherwise injured so badly that the surgeons at the hospital did not operate on him, saying he could not survive. He died at noon yesterday. He was 56 years of age and leaves a wife in Scranton. A son, Edward J. Keuling, conducts a barber shop in South Bethlehem and a daughter lives in the West. Samuel Kiefer Friday, June 28, 1895 Column His grief unendurable because of his wife’s death, wealthy Farmer Commits Suicide. Samuel Kieffer, a well-to-do farmer, residing in Bucks County, near Kintnersville, committed suicide Wednesday afternoon by hanging himself in his bar. Kieffer’s wife died last January and since that time, he had been despondent. During the past week, he had been in the habit of taking a short sleep in his barn after dinner. Because of that fact several of his children had no suspicion that anything was wrong, when he went to the barn on Wednesday, after having told the little ones to pick cherries. At 3 o’clock, their father having failed to return from the bar, the children started a search for him, when one of the sons, 11 years of age, found the lifeless body suspended from a rafter. Help was called and the body was cut down, but life had flown. The man had evidently been dead some time. The deceased was 49 years old. His wife, was a daughter of William Hahn, of Williams Township. Mr. Kieffer leaves eight children, the youngest only about 6 years of age. William I. Kilian Monday, September 9, 1895 Obituary William I., son of John and Maggie Kilian, residing at No 228 North Third Street, died yesterday of summer complaint, aged 7 months and 4 days. The funeral will be held from the residence of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kilian of No. 33 South Sixth Street on Wednesday morning at 11 o’ clock. Services will be held at the house, Rev. George F. Gardner officiating. Interment will be made in West End Cemetery. Catherine Kincaid Friday, March 1, 1895 Obituary Catherine Kincaid, wife of ex-Councilman, Edwin Kincaid, died at her home, No 825, Chew Street, yesterday at 1:15 p.m. She was sickly for about a year, but her sickness, dropsy, took a fatal turn on Friday. Her husband and three sons, Harvey H. M., Whanen and Oscar H., three sisters, Miss Ella Fetzer, of this city, Mrs. Lovina Detweiler and Mrs. Carolina Johnson, of Trumbauersville, and one brother William Fetzer of Centre Valley survive. Her age was 53 years, 3 months and 3 days. Mrs. Kincaid, was a member of Salem’s Reformed Church and a member of the German Bible class in Sunday School. She always took an active interest in church affairs since the organization of the church. The funeral will occur at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. G. W. Richards will officiate. Interment West End Cemetery. Death Notice Kincaid, In this city, February 28, Catherine, wife of Edwin Kincaid, aged 53 years, 3 months and 3 days. Funeral from the residence No. 825 Chew Street, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock to which the friends and relatives and the German Bible Class of Salem’s Reformed Church are respectfully invited without further notice. Services: Salem’s Reformed Church. Interment after services. West End Cemetery. Clarence Henry Kistler Saturday, August 10, 1895 Death Notice Kistler, In this city, August 8, 1895, Clarence Henry, infant son of Charles and Katie Kistler, aged 6 weeks. George Herbert Kistler Thursday, August 8, 1895 Death Notice Kistler, In this city, August 7, 1895, George Herbert, infant son of Milton P. and Maggie C. Kistler, aged 1 month and 9 days. Funeral services at the residence of the grandparents, No 144 South Jordan Street, on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Interment in West End Cemetery. Harry N. Kistler Tuesday, October 15, 1895 Obituary Harry N. Kistler, the 2 year old son of Edwin D. Kistler of Wessnersville, died and will buried Friday. Services in Jerusalem Church and Interment in adjoining cemetery. Deceased was a clerk in his father’s store? (Clerk in a father’s store at 2 years old) His brother Edwin is a student at Muhlenberg College. Jacob M. Kistler Thursday, August 8, 1895 Obituary Jacob M. Kistler, died of infirmities of old age, at Reading aged 77 years. He was born in Lynn township, this county and moved to Reading last April. He was well known in Lehigh County, having first been engaged in distilling business for several years and later in tanning together with farming for over forty years. He retired a number of years ago. He was a member of the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church. Eleven Children survive. Dr. Willoughly Kistler of Germansville, James Kistler, Kansas City; Dr. Jacob Kistler of Stoney Run; Mary, wife of David Bachman, Weidasville, Ella, wife of Dr. E. W. Seidel, Readiing; Millie, wife of S. R. Rothermel, Reading, Katie, wife of James Braucher, Stony Run; Lydia, wife of A. B. Kunkel of Lenhartsville: Sarah, wife of John Fusselman, Atchison, Kan. And Lizzie, wife of William Lauchton of New Tripoli, besides two sisters. Mrs. Charles Faust of Steinsville and Mrs. Peter Steif of Seipstown and three brothers; Michael Kistler of Stroudsburg, William Kistler of Delaware Water Gap and Daniel of Tamaqua. Deceased parents both reached 80 years. Caroline Kleckner Thursday, December 19, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Caroline, wife of Daniel Kleckner, of Egypt, died on Tuesday of stomach troubles. She was 66 years of age and is survived by her husband, two sons and six daughters and two sisters. Funeral Saturday afternoon. Rev. J. D. Schindel officiating. Sallie Kleckner Thursday, October 31, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Sallie, wife of Randus Kleckner, died on Tuesday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. William Miller of Coplay, aged 70 years. Her death was caused by dropsy. She leaves a husband, seven sons and three daughters. Her funeral will take place on Saturday morning in Egypt. William Kleppinger Tuesday, May 14, 1895 Obituary William Kleppinger, an old resident of Hanover Township, died Saturday at the home of his son, Milton S. Kleppinger, near Freemansburg. He was 71 years of age, a wheelwright by trade, a widower and left two sons, George A. and Milton S. The latter is married to a daughter of M. Frankenfield, the confectioner of this city. The funeral will be held at Shoenersville, Thursday and Rev. Dr. A. R. Horne will officiate.

Here are some more 1895 Allentown obituaries Sue Agnes Keinert Wednesday, September 18, 1895 Obituary Agnes, wife of Salton Keinert, of near Shoenersville, died Monday night, aged 24 years. Death was due to consumption, from which Mrs. Keinert suffered since spring. The funeral will take place on Friday morning at Zionsville. Rev. Eli Keller officiating. Mrs. Keinert is survived by her husband and one child. Harold Keiper Tuesday, August 27, 1895 Obituary Harold Irving, son of Edwin H. and Isabella Keiper, died at his home, corner of Ninth and Court Streets at 9:#) last evening of diphtheria. He had been sick only three days. Besides his parents, one brother surives. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Rev. Dr. J. A. Singmaster officiating at the services, which will be held at the house. Interment will be made in Union Cemetery. Death Notice Keiper, In this city, August 26, 1895, Harold Irving, son of Edwin H. and Isabella Keiper, aged 8 years, 10 months and 3 days. The notice of funeral tomorrow. Edwin Marshall Kelly Saturday, August 10, 1895 Obituary Edwin Marshall Kelly, a well-known traveling salesman, of Easton, who has many friends in Allentown, died at his home Wednesday morning, aged 35 years. He was a native of Philadelphia but resided in Easton since 1888. His wife and two sons survive. Mr. Kelly was employed by the firm of Hilton, Hughes and Co., of New York, successors to A. T. Steward and Co., for eleven years until the firm relinguished Lord and Taylor of New York. He was in Allentown four weeks ago and sold good here. He was then in a weak condition and had lost his voice. He was respected by all who knew him. Charles O. Kemmerer Friday, August 16, 1895 Death Notice Kemmerer, In Emmaus, August 14, 1895, Chareles O. Kemmerer, son of H. E. and Emma Kemmerer, aged 27 years, 9 months and 26 days. Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the residence of his parents in Emaus, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited without further notice. Services and burial at Emaus. Funeral Company B Will Assist in the Burial of Charles O. Kemmerer Company B., Fourth Regiment, N. G. P., met in the armory last evening and decided to attend the funeral of Charles O. Kemmerer, late member of the company at Emaus, on Sunday afternoon. They will leave here in teams at 12 o’clock and will be dressed in light machine order. Mr. Kemmer was a faithful member of the company until October 6, 1894, when he was honorably discharge on the expiration of his term of enlistment. He did not re-enlist because of failing health, to recruit which he went shortly afterwards to the place, first at Asheville, N. C. and then to Thomasville, Ga. While connect with the company, he served on the Regimental Hospital Corps, for which position only men of recorgnized fidelity and ability are selected Charles Kemmerer was buried. The funeral of the late Charles Kemmerer of Emaus, was held yesterday from the home of the father, on Fifth Street, above Broad and was largely attended. The P.O.S. of A. and I. O.O.F were very impressive. The ceremonies were conducted respectively by W. H. Iobst, of this city, and W. J. Wenner of Emaus. Gordon Kemmerer April 24, 1895 Death Notice Kemmerer, in Philadelphia, April 21, 1895, Gordon, a son of Wilson H. and his wife, Mary Kemmerer, aged 2 years, 6 months and 25 days. Funeral on Wednesday at 12:30 pm in Salisbury Church to which friends and relatives are respectfully invited without further notice. The remains will be brought from Philadelphia at 11 a.m. on C. R. R. of New Jersey. Burial in Salisbury Cemetery. Hettie Kemmerer Wednesday, June 12, 1895 Obituary Hettie, wife of Elias Kemmerer, nee Butz, of No. 542 Park Street, died on Monday from dropsy. In her seventy-first year. Her husband died less than a year ago. She leaves two children, Mrs. D. D. Hallman and Allen Kemmerer. Deceased was a member of Deborah Franklin Chamber, No 2, Lady Companions of Friendship. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon. Death Notice Kemmerer, of this city, June 10, 1895, Hettie, widow of the late Elias Kemmerer, aged 70 years, 8 months and 14 days. Funeral, Friday at 1:30 o’clock p.m. from the residence of her son-in-law, D. D. Hallman, No 512 Park Street. Relatives and friends and Deborah Franklin Chamber, No 2, O of E., are respectfully invited without further notice. Services before burial in Salem’s Reformed Church, Chew Street. Interment in West End Cemetery. Paul Abner Kemmerer Friday, March 22, 1895 Death Notice Kemmerer, in South Allentown, March 20, Paul Abner, a son of John A. and his wife, Alice K. Kemmerer. Deceased was 8 mos and 15 days old. Reuben Kemmerer Tuesday, October 1, 1895 Obituary Reuben Kemmerer, one of the oldest and best-known citizens of Salisbury township, died Sunday morning aged 74 years. He had been afflicted with consumption for a year. Two weeks ago, he suffered a stroke of paralysis, which hastened his death. His wife, three daughters and two sons survive. The children are Oliver, the toll taker at Mountainville, Homer and Myra, who reside at home: Mrs. John Apple of Allentown and Mrs. Fred Traub of Mountainville. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning. Mr. Kemmerer was a truck farmer and raised large quantitities of grapes. He resided near Mountainville and was universally esteemed. Death Notice Kemmerer, In Salisbury, September 29, 1895, Reuben Kemmerer, aged 70 years?, 11 months and 8 days. Funeral on Thursday at 9:30 am from his residence near Mountainville. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend services in Salisbury Church. Burial Salisbury Cemetery. Tilghman D. Kemmerer, Sr. Monday, November 11, 1895 Obituary Tilghman D. Kemmerer, Sr., residing at the corner of Eighth and Walnut streets, died last evening of an apoplectic stroke. He took supper with his family at 6 o’clock and after finishing went into an adjoining room and dropped into a rocking chair. His wife, who happened to be in the room, heard him cough slightly and saw him give his final gasp. Death came suddensly and so quickly as to prostrate the entire family. During last winter, he was stricken three times but rallied. He was siezed with coughing spells frequently but other wise was hearty. Deceased would have been 60 years of age on December 5. He was born in Forks township, Northampton County and removed to this city in the memorable year of 1848. He was a son of Major Kemmerer. In 1857, he was married to Miss Emma Knauss, who survives him. Seven children also survive: Edward H., Charles H., Mrs. John Sellers, of Philadelphia; John K, William R., T. D. and Harry H. and two sisters, Mrs. John Kern of Hecktown, Northampton County and Mrs. Henry OTT of Chapman’s Quaries. He was out with Captain Gregory’s company during the war and was one of the early members of the Good Will fire Company. He was a cigarmaker by trade but for the past year did not work. Many years ago, he conducted a store at No 615 Hamilton Street. Death Notice Kemmerer, In this city, Nov. 3, 1895, Tilghman D. Kemmerer, aged 59 years, 10 mos and 29 days. Funeral services at his late residence, corner of Eighth and Walnut Streets on Friday afternoon at two o’clock to which relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment private in the Union Cemetery. Mrs. William Kemmerer Saturday, October 26, 1895 Obituary Mrs. William Kemmerer, of Lehighton, died on Thursday night after an illness of some months at her home, corner South and Main Streets. Her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Dr. Derhamer, five brothers and one sister survive. The brothers are: Dr. L. C. Berkemeyer, Henry Berkemeyer and William Berkemeyer, of this city; Augustus Berkemeyer of Mineapolis and Jacob Berkemeyer of Hazleton, Mrs. H. Snyder of Slatington is a sister. Mrs. Kemmerer was about 70 years of age. Funeral will be held on Monday forenoon. Elizabeth V. Kenricks Monday, October 21, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth V. Kendricks, died yesterday morning at her home, Tilghman Street, near Second of consumption. Deceased was found dead in bed yesterday morning at 10 o’clock and one of the neighbors, demanded an inquest over the remains. Coroner Yost, was summoned but did not think it necessary to hold the inquest. He pronounced consumption as cause of death. She was 32 years of age. Deceased husband, Charles Kendricks was killed several years ago on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The family moved to this city from Port Carbon. Four small children ranging from 5 to 12 years survive. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from her late home, Rev. J. D. Woodring officiating at the services, which will be held at the home. Burial in West End Cemetery. Harrison S. Kern Wednesday, March 20, 1895 Obituary Harrison Kern died Monday night at his home, No. 176 Chew Street, aged 51 years. Deceased was a carpenter by trade. His is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Van Dyke. He was a veteran of the late war and a member os Washington Chamber No 18, Knights of Friendship and Washington Camp, No 115, P.O.S.of A. Funeral on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Death Notice Kern, In this city, March 8, 1895, Harrison S. Kern, aged 51 years, 6 months and 18 days. Funeral on Friday at 1:30 p.m. from his late residence, No 173 Chew Street. Relatives and friends, Washington Chamber No 18, O.K.F., Washington Camp No 115, P.O.S.of A. and all ex-soldiers of the late war are respectfully invited without further notice. Services before burial in Chew Street, M. E. Church. Interment private in Fairview Cemetery.

Buried at Northampton Nauman, Peter, born 8 Aug 1768, died 23 Dec 1842,. Nauman, Ian, born in Saxony, 18 Jan 1704, died 28 Feb 1773. Nauman, Margaret,nee Wagner, born 25 Sept 1769, died 21 Sept 1829 Wagner, Johannes born Dec 25 1767, died Feb 8, 1799, Eve his wife 1780-1846 Wagner, Catharine, w/o John died 1823 aged 73 Rentzheimer, Carl, born 7 Jan 1750, died 11 Nov 1828, Wife Ann Catharine. Children; John, Tobias, Susanna, married Tobias Heller, Mary married Jacob Wagner, Catharine married Henry Jaeger Diehl, Simon Jacob, 1738-1819, his wife Anna Elizabeth, born Wagner, 15 Jan 1740, died 14 March 1810 Wagner, Abraham, born 2 Nov 1772, died 1842 Wagener, Frederick born 30 Oct 1745, died Feb 1829 Wagner, Adam born 27 Aug 1778, died 11 Aug 1852, Rachel, his wife, born 1769 died 1864 Butz, Mary born Wagener, died 18 Jan 1833 aged 73 Wagener, David, born in Silesia in Germany, May 24, 1736, died May 9, 1796 Wagner, Abraham born 5 Aug 1760, died 6 Jan 1822 Appel, Johannes, born 2 April 1774, died 1 Oct 11825, children 3 sons and 2 daughter, his wife Maria born Wagner 3 June 1770, died 27 Marcy 1856 5 Jan 1795 Estate of Conrad Roesly, died last May, Lower Saucon; Widow Magdalena, children, Magdalena, John, Henry, Jacob, Conrad, Joseph, Catharine, w/o Philip Wagener. Elizabeth, w/o Rev. John Mann 15 April 1800 Estate of Daniel Reinheimer, William twp, Petition Joseph Richard, husban of Elizabeth, daughter of deceased. Widow Eve. children, Jacob, ELisabeth, Catharine, w/o Baltzer Ecker, Mary, w/o Abraham Wagner Grandchildren, the children of deceased daughter, Magdalena, wife of Frederick Frutcher-Susan Seril, Anthony, Anna Margaret, and John 16 April 1800, Estate of John Gross, Lower Saucon, petitioner, Christoper Wagner, Charles Rensheimer, exrs. 1812 Aug Guardians for 6 minor children ofNicholas Wagener, Lower Saucon (had 7 children total) Widow, Susannah, children John, Solomon, Elizabeth, Charles, Catharine, Samuel. Guardians John Brock and Martin Apple Best Wishes, Geri

Lehigh County Koch Christian 9 Oct 1774 Henry and Dorothea Christina 22 Oct 1794 George Henrich and A.Marie Daniel 27 Jan 1792 Heinrich and Dorothea Daniel ca 1765 John and wf Daniel Andreas 23 Nov 1789 Johann N., and Maria Elizabeth 21 April 1791 Nicholas and A. Maria Elizabeth 6 Oct 1784 Henry and Nicholas Eva 27 Jan 1784 Henry and Dorothea George Adam 31 July 1776 Adam and Dorothea Hannah 14 Feb 1791 John and Magdalena Hennerich 7 Nov 1778 Henrich and wf Jesse 17 Dec 1778 Johannes and wf Johan George 4 May 1767 Jacob and A. Maria Johann Leonard ca 1786 Heinrich and Dorothea (Knedler) John 11 Sept 1788 John and Magdalena John Michal 23 July 1773 Adam and Sabilia Jonas 23 Oct `1787 J. George and Elizabeth Maria 2 Dec 1799 Henry and Hannah (Zirckel) Maria Christina 8 Dec 1741 Adam and Maria Matthaes Jan 1765 Johannes and Rebecca Susanna 3 Jan 1786 John and Magdalena Susanna 19 Feb 1779, Nicholas Lehigh County-Koch The ancestor of the Koch family in Lehigh county was Adam Koch, who came to Phila. May 30, 1741. He settled in Whitehall township. His daughter Maria Catharine was bp Dec 8 1741 at the Jordan Lutheran Church. His wife, Anna Maria Koch, was born in 1701 and died in 1776. Among his children were Adam and Henry. Henry moved to Macungie, he married Dorothea Knedler. Children, Henry, John, Solomon, John Leonard, and Daniel Koch, John George, of the Palatinate came to America, Nov 1, 1755, and settled with his brother,Charles Ludwig Koch. He had 4 children; John Jacob, Joseph, Tobia and Mrs. Hillegs. John Jacob married Catharine, d/o Frederick Mohr and had 2 sons; Charles Ludwig, died at 14, and Joseph and 4 daughter, Catharine, w/o Abraham Fehr, Susanna, w/o John Eichelberger, Salome, unmarried and Elizabeth, died young Koch, Charles J., was born 30 March 1837 in Harmony twp, Warren Co, NJ, s/o Joseph and Jemima ( Mericle) Koch. The family was of German descent, settled in PA and migrated to NJ. Grandfather, Jacob Koch, was a Presbyterian, he was the father of 8. Joseph Koch, father, was born in Bucks Co., in 1816. Joseph and Jemima had children, Charles J., Sabina, w/o John Carter, Emma married Jacob Van, of Marksboro, Nj Charles J., married Dec 10, 1857 to Mary E., d/o George Stocker, of Martin Creek, Northampton. Children, Lizzie died 1883, and Warren J., died 1891 Koch, Lewis F., Whitehall township, was born March 13, 144. Son of John andd Liddia (Stettler) Kern. John and Liddia had children; Sarah, Caroline, Susan, Emma, Willoughby, Lewis F., Peter A., and Hiram Lewis F., married Dec 22, 1868 to Emeline Hoffman, d/o of Elias and Leah (Kern) Hoffman. Grandfather William Hoffman was an early settler in Whitehall. Children of Lewis F., and Emeline were; Ervin L., Frank P., William H., Lester M., Martha E., Howard H. and Stanley. Members of the Lutheran Church Koch, David, a native of S. Whitehall, was born March 15, 1832 s/o Solomon and Sallie Koch. His great-grandfather was Henry Koch, who came from Germany. David Koch, married in 1857 to Sarah Stoudt. She was born in Salisbury twp, d/o Henry and Catharine Stoudt. Children, Amanda, w/o George Harpster, Victoria, w/o Amos Weida, Benjamin, married Clara Hiskey, Sarah, w/o Oscar Guth, Edwin S., married Alverta Saeger, and Caroline Best Wishes, Geri

Ref: Town and Country Newspapers Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - July 30, 1904 FARMING IN YE OLDEN TIMES On the old barn-floor on a rainy day, a half a dozen of farmer boys, swing from mourn till night the thrashing flail. How they did sweat, if the same was brought on by the hard toil or by the frequent indulgence of that good old fashioned "Snops," we let the reader decide, but the event was a good pastime, and stories were exchanged and the questions of the day discussed, as well as the other fellow's failures. The husking bee was another of the happy events. In those good old days, they had good old ways, and quite a different way was resorted to in order to get the beautiful yellow corn into the corn crib. When the corn was fit to cure the top was cut off below the ear and both tied up in bundles, which were stood together in shocks to cure; then came the husking bee, from fifty to one hundred persons taking possession of a corn field on an Indian summer day in October, when the falling leaves indicated the near approach of cooler weather. Several teams were on hand on which the corn was loaded as fast as the huskers were able to husk, and the corn acreage of an entire farm was nearly always husked in a single day and night. Some farmers, however, broke off the ears and hauled them upon the barn floor, where all sat around the pyramid of corn, swiftly husking along; when suddenly some young man found a red ear of corn, which entitled him to kiss the girl of his choice, which was prerogative of which the finder was always anxious to take advantage. In those olden times kissing was one of the fads of the day. Oh! How the sweet girls used to smuggle the red ears into the other fellow's basket until each of the young men had a chance to kiss one or either all of the girls. Sometimes the tables were turned and the girls played the roll of finder and osculated upon the cheek of the best sport to their estimation. Occasionally a bashful girl was found among the number, who strenously opposed the public kissing, which always resulted in uproarious applause by the other huskers and a final victory for the finder of the red ear. After this period the barn-floor husking matches became unfashionable and the husking bees were held on moonlight evenings in the open fields. A number of corn shocks, for instance a score of them were carried together, and the same ethics prevailed, and the red ear played just as prominent a part. When the evening drew to a close, the party, or at least the maidens and their lassies, enjoyed various outdoor games, such as were customary to that day, and in the mean time the married sisters and their mothers busied themselves in the kitchen, getting the old fashioned dinner plates out of the still more antiquated corner cupboard. The pies and cakes were carried from the springhouse, which stood in the adjoining meadow, and with slices of good dried beef, lemonade, and some other delicacies, the happy group of huskers sat down to the most enjoyable midnight meal. To-day the corn husking match is numbered with the past in most parts of the Pennsylvania German settlements and the public osculation is no more, except now and then, when lovers do meet and help each other to husk a shock in partnership. Another feature which often occurred at those husking bees, was the old fashioned barn-floor dance, and as soon as the corn was all husked, the barn-floor was quickly cleared, and "Joe" the fiddler, who had already rosined his primitive fiddle stick a fortnight before, perched himself on a large store box in one corner of the barn-floor, and how he made that fiddle stick fly from one end to the other, and how those fair maidens did dance, and how they swung their partners around upon that old plank floor. Such dances have not been seen in this section within the last thirty years. They have made history, and the young men and women of to-day do not know what the old country dance is, or really was, they have only a slight idea and this can be seen, when they try to imitate their grandmothers at a country hotel. They were merry husking bees, with the farewell waltz at midnight. It takes those gray old veterans who are still with us, back to their boyhood days, and nothing else enables them to recall such pleasant memories. Such has been, in part, the life of the average farmer in "Ye Olden Times," and as varied as his experience was, intermingled with joy and happiness, they had at least one pleasure, which not all enjoy to-day, which seemed to be a common rule among them, and that was the liberty to enjoy good health, due to their frugal living and their outdoor exercise during the entire year. But those days are all numbered among the past, and we, the younger generations, could not revive them, even if we wished to, as farm laborers are too scarce, although quite a number of women have for the last two years been seen in the fields at work, helping to make the hay, cut the grain and load the sheaves of wheat and rye, as did their grand-mothers sixty years ago, but too many have forsaken the farm and are now clerking in the large department stores in our larger cities; others have learned a profession, and still others have learned to be hard workers in the various large industrial plants, where they get better wages than do their brothers, who weary themselves with their master's day-book, journal and ledger accounts. This marvelous change brought on the universal demand for improved farming machinery, which necessitated improved methods of farming, and the farmer has awakened to the demand and organizations are formed everywhere for his common welfare, and to-day the ideal man behind the plow is a lover of nature. He is a thinking man, as well as a planning encyclopedia, and all the successful undertakings have been in their beginning carefully thought over and well planned by our up-to-date progressive farmers of the Twentieth Century. The venerable farmers of the old school, who laid the foundation stone for their children and grand-children, can now retire and look into the sphere of farming life with the assurity of satisfaction; they can see that the wheel of progression on the farm is turning out to be a wheel of fortune, and that the pilot must be, as of old, a practical commonsense farmer, a man full of grit and determination, and, as of old, the successful farmer must be a sociable man, for sociability has a brightening effect upon the farmer's life. Those old timers seldom brooded over the ills of their lives. There is no occupation that has not now and then some discouraging features, and while the farmers of the present time, as well as those of a century ago, were not exempt, yet the health that comes to the tiller of the soil, can be taken as so much wealth, as he it is, who breathes the pure air, sweetened by the dews from heaven, uncontaminated by the sulphur, smoke and dirt of city and town. To him alone, is the privilege granted of making the home attractive; the surroundings of his farmhosue, beautiful with evergreens and flowers, which at this age must be done to keep apace with the numerous attractions and allurements of the city, and nature has provided material for every farmer to make his home the dearest, the grandest the most endearing and attractive spot on earth. And all this within the last fifty years, and now that the farmer enjoys the rural telegraph and telephone; the steam and electric roads; the good mail facilities and the hundreds of improved farming implements, the farmer makes more profit than did his forefathers. If at the end of the year, he has just as large a credit balance is a question, as he enjoys more of the luxuries of life. He spends more for educational purposes, his home is supplied with better and more literature. The forefather's only medium of news was a weekly German paper, where his grandson now enjoys the city daily, the leading weeklies of his neighborhood, the best monthlies, and his library is filled with the best books, if however, this is taken in consideration, the farmer of to-day, is living with just as much profit sharing results, but while not hoarding it to his bosom, he rather wishes to make use of it and enjoy the blessed fruits he has sown during the long sunny days of his youthful life of toil on his farm. It is needless to reiterate that the young farmers of the twentieth century live in a happier and brighter mood, and do the work in a similar jolly manner as in "Ye Good Old Days" and their farming life has become a joy in reality, and not a drudgery, and the old long hours of toil, which secured but few of the comforts, are now gone and almost forgotten.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - July 30, 1904 LUTHERAN RALLY A Lutheran Rally under the auspices of the Lutheran Congregations along the North Penn will be held in Menlo Park, Perkasie, July 30th. A principal feature will be that the inmates of the Lutheran Orphans' Home and Asylum for the aged, at Germantown, will all be present at the expense of the congregations and will have share in a large part of the program which consists of recitations, songs, drills, etc. Addresses will also be made by Rev. Dr. J.A.W. HAAS, president of Muhlenberg College, on "Education;" by Rev. A.S. FICHTHORN, of Philadelphia, on "Foreign Missions;" and by Rev. Dr. G.C. BERKEMEIER, of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., on "Orphans' Home." Rev. FICHTHORN spent a year as missionary in India, and is well qualified to speak on the subject. Dr. BERKEMEIER is Superintendent of the Lutheran Orphans' Home at Mt. Vernon, N.Y. BLACKBOARD SHIELDS COOPERHEAD What Benjamin F. BECKER, a carpenter of Fogelsville, thought was the nest of a mouse, behind the old schoolhouse blackboard at Kuhnsville, was the hiding place of a copperhead snake. Mr. BECKER jokingly remarked to his fellow employee, Mr. KUDER, "Watch me bring out a nest full of young mice." To his utter astonishment a copperhead snake sprang out and made a frantic attempt to fasten its poisonous fangs into the frightened man's hand. The reptile was killed. The men are engaged in putting up a new schoolhouse at Kuhnsville and wanted to take down the blackboard in the old building when the snake tried to interfere. Mr. BECKER was so frightfully scared at the unexpected appearance of the snake that he was almost prostrated. ASSAILED BY CHICKEN THIEVES Jonathan SCHANZENBACH, son of Preston SCHANTZENBACH, residing near Seislove's Mill, between Emaus and Macungie, was held up by highwaymen between Macungie and the toll-gate on the turnpike leading to Shimersville. Young SCHANTZENBACH had taken a hired team back to Macungie and when returning to his home ran into a gang of men who were after chickens in that neighborhood. They chased the young boy back to Macungie, badly scared, after relieving him of his cash. He has no idea who his assailants were. EIGHT HURT IN COASTING ACCIDENT On the scenic railway at Chestnut Hill Park, on Sunday night, a car became blocked on top of a steep incline, and another coming on close behind ran into it. Other cars came rushing into the first two and men and women were thrown in all directions, some falling to the ground thirty feet below. Eight of the occupants of the cars were seriously injured and taken to the Germantown Hospital. Many of those in the crash were treated on the spot by nearby physicians and removed to their homes. EMULATING WESTERN BANDITS Three young men, of Phoenixville, banded themselves together to emulate the young Chicago bandits that were recently hanged. Of late the trio has been robbing cars, shops, stores, factories, etc. and hiding the plunder. Samuel F. MEICHNER, aged 22, was arrested on suspicion and confessed, implicating two others, one of whom is a member of the militia and is at Camp at Gettysburg this week. DEAD FROM PLAYING CIRCUS Joseph COOPER, aged 14, employed in a Reading Department store, accidentally hanged himself in a cloak room on Saturday. The boy when found, was lying on the floor with a twine around his neck. He had suspended himself to a clothes hook and the twine broke. Investigation shows that the boy met death while playing "circus," and that it was entirely accidental. ENDS LIFE AT 103 Mrs. Mary NIXON, of Bryn Mawr, died on Sunday at the age of 103. The aged woman was born on Christmas, 1800 and has always enjoyed good health until a few weeks ago. She is survived by 18 grand-children. MEETING OF THE WORKERS At the call of the chairman of the Standing Committee, Charles MCAVOY, more than one hundred of the prominent Democrats and party workers of the county assembled at the residence of the chairman on Thursday afternoon. An executive committee was organized and plans formulated for the purpose of carrying on a lively campaign. The chairman detailed some of his plans and all are assured, that if aggressively executed the county can be carried. The date, August 30, has been set for the holding of the County Convention. This meeting will be very largely attended and the candidates will be the choice of the party. Many candidates have this far announced themselves and from the list a ticket will be selected that will appeal to all voters regardless of party. The county ticket headed by the electors of the standard bearers, Parker and Davis, will consequently be one that every voter can support and there is every possible indication that the Democrats will carry the county. No slate has been arranged for the voters to support and the candidates who will be named will be the choice of the people. Among those who are most prominently mentioned for county officers are District Attorney John EVANS, Esq., of Pottstown; Sheriff J.M. LEWIN, of Royersford; County Treasurer, George N. MALSBERGER, of Pottstown; Coroner Dr. J.J. KANE, of Norristown, and Director of the Poor, Josiah FREAS, of Plymouth. There are numerous candidates mentioned for Legislative honors.

I have a mystery and could use some help. I know census records are unreliable but for the life of me I can't figure this one out. Gr-Gr-Gr-Grandpa Daniel George Ramsey seems to have outlived his probate record by 11 years. Are there two Daniel and Susannah Ramsey families? or did someone simply give the wrong info? Rebecca -------- Name: Daniel George RAMSEY Father: George Ramsey (b. ca 1744, Scotland-1777) Mother: Elizabeth Charcote (b. ca 1755-aft 1810) Birth 1776 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Census 1790 (age 14) Census 1800 (age 24) Census 1810 (age 34) Upper Milford, Northampton,Pennsylvania Census 1820 (age 44)Washington, Lycoming, Pennsylvania Census 1830 (age 54) Connoquenessing, Butler, Pennsylvania Death bef Aug 1839 (age 63) Lancaster, Butler, Pennsylvania Probate 1 Aug 1839 (age 63) Butler County, Pennsylvania Census 1840 Connoquenessing, Butler, Pennsylvania5 Census 4 Sep 1850 West Connoquenessing, Butler, Pennsylvania Marriage(s) 1. Susannah WEISS Marriage: abt 1800 place unknown Children Heinrich "Henry" RAMSEY (1801 - 1830) George RAMSEY (19 Mar 1804 - aft 1840) Jacob G. RAMSEY (2 Sep 1805 - aft 1870) Elizabeth RAMSEY (22 Nov 1806 - aft 1850) Samuel RAMSEY (1807 - aft 1880) John RAMSEY (2 Feb 1809 - aft 1830) Susannah RAMSEY (1814 - aft 1880) Sarah RAMSEY (bet 1812 and 1818 - aft 1860) Isaac RAMSEY (16 Apr 1817 - 9 Mar 1899) ------- Note: good possibility!! 1790 Census Martick Twp., Lancaster Co., PA Widow Ramsey 1 male > 16 (Daniel would be about 14) 1 female (Elizabeth, Daniel's mother) -------------------- Note: unsure if this is the correct family! 1800 Census South Ward of Philadelphia Twp., Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania 1 male age 16-26 (Daniel, age 24) 2 males age < 45 ??? 1 female age < 10 ??? 3 females age < 26 (Susannah, Daniel's wife, age 21) 2 female > age 45 (Elizabeth, Daniel's mom, age 45) ----------- 1810 Census: Upper Milford, Northampton, Pennsylvania Household # 073 Daniel Rensey 4 males under age 10 (Henry, George, Jacob, Samuel) 1 male, under age 45 (Daniel, age 34) 1 female, under age 10 (Elizabeth, age 55) 1 female, under age 45 (Susannah, age 31) --------------- Census: 1820 Census Washington, Lycoming, Pennsylvania #117 Ramsey, Daniel 2 males ages up to 10 (John [11] and Isaac [3]) 2 males ages 10-16 (Jacob [15], Samuel [13]) 1 male age 16-18 (George, age 16) 1 male age 16-26 (Heinrich, age 19) 1 male age 26-45 (Daniel, age 44) 2 female ages up to 10 (Susannah [6], Sarah [4-8]) 1 female age 10-16 (Elizabeth, age 14) 1 female age 26-45 (Susannah, age 41) --------------- http://www.rootsweb.com/~pabutler/1895/95x55.htm Lancaster County In 1819 came David STAUFFER, from Westmoreland county, and Daniel RAMSEY, from Adams or Cranberry township. Note: There was a Daniel Ramsey in Cranberry Twp, but I don't think this is my Daniel. I think he's from the Irish (my phrase) Ramsey family. There's a James Ramsey that came from Ireland and I think this Daniel is part of that family. ------------------ Confirm: 1823 Name: Remsy, Daniel Description: Father Event: Baptism Church: Records of Upper Milford Reformed Congregation (Zion's Reformed Church), Zionsville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1757-1885 --------------- Census: 1830 Census: Connoquenissing, Butler, Pennsylvania 059 1 male, age 10-15 Isaac {13} 1 male, age 15-20 John {21} 2 males, ages 20-30 Jacob {25}, Samuel {23} 1 male, age 50-60 Daniel George Ramsey {54} ..................... 1 female, age 10-15 Susannah {14} 1 female, age 15-20 Sarah {16} 1 female, age 20-30 Elizabeth {20} 1 female, age 40-50 Susannah (51} ------------------- Probate: August 1839 Wife: Susan Ramsey Son: Isaac Ramsey Son: Samuel Ramsey Son: Jacob Ramsey Dtr: Sarah Siegfried - wife of Charles Dtr: Susan Dillcum - wife of Benjamin Dtr: Elizabeth Ruby - wife of Moses Grandson: Solomon Ramsey, son of Henry Grandson; John Ramsey, son of Henry Grandson: Phillip Ramsey, son of Henry ----------- 1840 Census Connoquenissing Twp., Butler County, Pennsylvania Daniel Ramsey: head of Household male age 15-20: 1 (probably a grandson) male age 60-70: 1 (Daniel?) female age 60-70: 1 (Susannah) ----------- Census: 4 Sep 1850 West Connoquenessing, Butler, Pennsylvania Dwelling # 150, Family # 150 Daniel Ramsey, age 70, b. PA Susannah Ramsey, age 68, b. PA ----------------

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - July 30, 1904 WEDDING BELLS A quiet and unostentations wedding took place on Saturday, at New York, the contracting parties being Alfred S. SCHANTZ, of East Greenville, and Ida M. DICKENSHIED, of Plover. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Dr. J.H. and Mrs. A.M. DICKENSHIED. She is a graduate of the College for Women at Allentown and taught school for a number of years. The groom was raised on a farm at Hosensack, Lehigh county, being the son of Solomon SCHANTZ. Mr. SCHANTZ some years ago learned silk weaving at Allentown and about eight years ago started the manufacture of silk with a few looms in what is now known as the John J. HILLEGASS cigar box factory. The accommodations at his place soon proved too small and additional room was secured for several looms in the East Greenville machine shop. The business continued to grow and at the instance of Mr. SCHANTZ a stock company was formed to build the Columbia Silk Mill of East Greenville, of which he and his two partners became the lessors. About five years ago he associated himself with his brother, Oliver, of Pennsburg, to form the Eureka Ribbon Company for which a stock company erected a suitable building at Pennsburg. Mr. SCHANTZ continues to be at the head of both silk mills and both are meeting with abundant success under his management. The employes under him number about 150 all of whom honor and revere him for his kind and uniform treatment. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Geo. C.T. HASS, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the congregation that took the fatal trip on the S.S. General Slocum on June 15, in which disaster the pastor lost his wife, daughter, mother-in-law and nephew. THIEVES TAKE OLD COINS The wounding of a robber at Treichler's mill, Hereford, early Monday morning, did not deter members, undoubtedly of the same gang, from robbing Lumber Dealer and Banker Jeremiah MUTHARDT, of Boyertown, of nearly $125, late Tuesday night. The latter had been paying out various sums during the evening, and this led him to go to bed and forget to lock his safe, in the dining room of his home. This left the robbers easy work after they had broken into the house. The $5, $10 and $20 gold coins stolen were all dated 1843, and this fact may lead to the capture of the thieves. MARRIAGE LICENSES Clerk of Courts GROFF has issued the following marriage licenses: Harry KEYSER and Annie RAHN, Frederick; Preston G. FREED, Telford, and Florence G. HOFF, West Telford; William T. YODER, Niantic, and Stella N. GRIESAMER, East Greenville. PICNIC AT ST. PAUL'S SUNDAY SCHOOL St. Paul's Lutheran picnic will be held on August 20, near the church. On this occasion Rev. Charles L. SEASHOLES, of Philadelphia, will make an address. Mr. SEASHOLES is an able speaker and has many friends and relatives in this community. BABY OF NINETEEN POUNDS A girl baby, weighing nineteen pounds was born on Wednesday at McKeesport. This is supposed to be the prize heavyweight youngster of the entire state. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. George ARNFIELD. BURGLAR WOUNDED An attempt was made by several bold thieves, on Sunday night to rob several houses in the vicinity of Hereford, but on one being shot and perhaps fatally wounded, the prowlers escape in their carriage. Operations were commenced on the farm house of Henry S. TREICHLER, at about 2 o'clock, on Monday morning. The house being full of summer boarders from Philadelphia, one of whom heard a noise and about the same time Mr. TREICHLER also heard the intruders. The next instant the aroused inmates were blinded by a sudden flash from a small electric button search light which the thieves used to investigate the door fastenings. A rush was made for guns and revolvers by the inmates so as to give the burglars a warm reception, but becoming alarmed, they jumped into their carriage and drove away. The next stop was made at the Treichler mill, about 20 rods away, directly in front of the residence of H.S. TREICHLER, who having been awakened by the barking of the dogs, was on the watch for the cause. Immediately on coming to a stop the raiders commenced to investigate the building with their flash light. Mr. TREICHLER, seized the best of six good guns that he keeps in a closet, but a few feet away from hs bed and about that time he was observed by the men on the outside. One of the thieves called to the other, "jump in," and gave the horse the whip, Mr. TREICHLER fired, thinking them desperate men, and there was a howl of pain. The other robber grasped the lines and drove away in desperation while the guests of the big farm house were at the windows and looked on. It is certain that one of the thieves was wounded, but how badly, will never be found out unless the wound is mortal. For some time Hereford has been raided and not only Mr. TREICHLER, but the entire neighborhood, is fully armed and any gang trying to make a raid, will be getting a warm reception. CHILD DRANK POISON Ruth, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.M. HUBER, of Pottstown, had a narrow escape from poisoning. A medicine bottle containing a deadly drug had by accident been left standing within the reach of the child, she seized it and drank some of the contents. Emetics were promptly applied and the life of the child was saved. CIGARETTE SMOKERS NOT WANTED A clause in the advertisement for help in the factory of the Lindner Shoe Company, of Carlisle, reads: "No person addicted to the cigarette habit need apply." The company does not want any more of the cigarette fiends as they say their experience proves that most of them are mentally and physically impaired.

Koch Bucks Co John Jacob Koch, son of John and Barbara, born May 14, 1786 Solomon Koch, s/o George and Catharine, born Jan 3 1794 Elisabeth Koch d/o Jacob and Anna Maria, born Jan 8, 1776 John Philip Koch s/o Jacob and wf, born Feb 10, 1787 Susan, illegitimate child of Koch's daughter, 1797 Philip Jacob Koch, and Anna Barbara, a son, Carl Ludwig born May 27, 1750 Hannah Koch, d/o Peter Koch and Elizabeth, born Oct 17, 1804 Elias and Sarah twins, children of Peter and Elisabeth Koch born April 23, 1809 1760 after May 2 and before Oct 12, Michael Felker to Catharine Koch 1760 after Oct 15 and before Nov 25 Nicholas Geysle to Catharine Koch 1804 April 10 Peter Koch to Elizabeth Bender 1828 May 18 Jacob Berge to Sophia Koch 1831 Dec 11 Joseph Drumbor to Sarah Koch 1853 July 30 Charles Sherer to Angelica Koch Lancaster Co Koch Barbara, 24 April 1763 Johannes and Barbara Carl Ludwig 9 Jan 1757 Johan and Dorothea Christian 2 Dec 1773 Michael and wf John Jacob, 9 Jan 1737 George Michael and wf J. George 4 April 1750 John and A. Dorothea J. Jacob 4 Nov 1774 Johan and wf Johannes 27 Aug 1747 Johannes and Dorotha Johannes 8 Nov 1766 Johannes and Barb. Johannes 30 Dec 1775 Johannes and Marg. J. Charles 21 Jan 1762 J. Michael and Sophia J. George bp 10 May 1742 George and Cath J. George 25 March 1766 Michael and Sophia Joseph 14 June 1759 Christian and Justina Joseph 19 Feb 1762 Christian and Dorothea Ludwig 23 Oct 1744 Johannes and Dorothea Mattheus 17 Oct 1759 John and Dorothea Michae, 26 Feb 1752 John and Dorothea Paulus 29 April 1749 John and Dorothea Susanna 18 Sept 1762 John and Dorothea Phila Co Koch Johann to Margaret Schreyer, May 31, 1787 Anna Barbara to Christian Ungerer April 19 1763 Anna Juliana to Johan George Tink, Nov 13 1765 Anna Maria to Wilhelm Loesher Jan 8 1765 Anna Maria to Johannes Pick March 15, 1767 Catharina to Johan Wilhelm Karst April 5 1763 Andreas to Anna Albright April 23, 1767 Andreas to Catharine Zimmerman March 13 1758 Martin to Margaretha Mantin July 24, 1750 Matthis to Dorotheas Cused April 12 1748 Anna Catharine to Johann Melchior Matzinger March 8 1751 Maria Agnes to Johann Peter Meier Feb 27 1774 Hecker, Elizabeth Magdalena, was born March 24, 1754, died Oct 21, 1825. She married John George Koch, was was born July 24, 1744,and died Sept 2, 1811. Children, John, 1772-1858, married Eva Catharine Edelman, Sarah, Anna, Maria, Eva, Christina, George, Daniel, Elizabeth, Henry and Regina Sept 13, 1849, Charles Lewis Koch, Richland township, Widow but no children Proved 24 March 1768 Jacob Koch, Wife, Elizabeth. Children; Mary, Catharine, and Anna Barbara Best Wishes, Geri

Hello, how are you. Its one of the names that several have asked, so I guess I'll have to try. You know my heading endless, well this time I'm not kidding. So here goes. Kock/Koch Northampton 20 Dec 1753 Guardian for 3 minor children of Adam Kock (7 children, 3 under 14). petitonr; George Boyer on behalf of orphan children. Widow, Mary, now the wife of Frederick Royer, "who lately absconded being indebted to sundray persons in divers sums of money who are about to seize on the estate" Minor children, Henry, Christian, and Elisabeth 22 Sept 1790 Estate of Jacob Paulus, Bethlehem township, Widow; Feronica, Children; Michael, eldest son, Salome, w/o Phillip Mann, Jr., Elizabeth, w/o Peter Mann, Anna, w/o George Koch, Barbara 12 Jan 1796, Guardians for 4 minor children of John Koch, Upper Saucon, (had other children), petitioner; Charles Ludwigh Koch, brother of deceased, children; Job, over 14, Sabina, over 14, Magdalena, under 14, Jacob, under 14 14 Jan 1796 Estate of John Koch, (died last Oct) widow, Barbara, children; Mathias, Elizabeth, w/o Christian Sterner, John, Mary, John William, Michael, Job, Sabina, Magdalena, Jacob 19 Jan 1805 Estate of Jacob Dreiblebis, Berks Co. (died about 30 years ago; had a wil), Children, Jacob, Elizabeth, w/o Jacob Wanner, Magdalena, w/o Peter Wanner, Catharine, w/o George Breyfodle, Abraham, Martin, Philipina deceased, wife of William Koch (had heirs) 20 Nov 1807 Estate of Jacob Herman, Macungie township, Widow, Sarah, now the wife of Henry Koch, Children; Jacob, John, and Sarah, w/o Pete Butz 24 Jan 1812 Estate of George Deer, Lower Saucon. Widow, Christina, Children; Jacob, Barbara, w/o Conrad Alshouse, Christina, w/o William Koch, Mary, Philip, Elizabeth, John, Elisabeth, John, Sara, under 21, Catharine, under 21 25 April 1815, Estate of George Koch, Allen twp, exec; Elisabeth, John, Adam, and George Koch Births Koch Abraham 29 Jan 1799, Nicholaus and Eliz Andreas 6 Nov 1796 john and Susanna A. Christina 10 Oct 1785 Nicholas and Eliz Anna Maria 20 Dec 1800 Johan and Susanna Catharine 17 Oct 1775 Philip and Eliz Cath. Eliz. 2 Sept 1775 Daniel and Eliz Eliz. 24 Aug 1793 George Henry and A.Marie Eliz. 4 Jan 1764 Jeremiah and Anna George Joseph no date, Carl Ludwig and wf George William 5 Nov 1771 Jeremiah and Hanna Jacob 19 Feb 1776 Georg and Eliz Jeremiah, 1 July 1769 Jeremiah and Hanna Johan 23 July 1797 Johan and Catarina Johan 11 June 1791 Johan and Maria Johan Peter Oct 1759 J. Peter and Catharina Johannes 13 Dec 1792 Johannes and Susan Johannes 3 Nov 1773 George and Elis J. Jacob 15 Oct 1776 Nicholas and Eliz J. William 13 Feb 1778 Philip and Eliz M. Mgd 19 Jan 1791 Daniel and Eliz M. Christina 15 July 1785 George and Eliz M. Elis. 31 May 1780 Philip and Eliz M. Magdalena 16 Jan 1782 Nicholas and Eliz M. Sara 7 Dec 1774 George and Eliz Susanna, 21 Oct 1772 Philip and Eliz Deaths Schnabel, Jacob, born 20 July 1760, died 24 Dec 1834, Elisabeth his wife, 1782-1859, Matthew born 7 Dec 1761, died 9 July 1831 Ch. George, John, David, Elizabeth, w/o Peter Seip, Susanna married Daniel Koch Koch, Nicholaus, born 22 April 1737, died 21 Sept 1818, Elizabeth born 2 Feb 1740, died 27 Dec 1824 Johannes born 1 April 1770, died 11 July 1846 Children; Daniel, Jacob, Mary, w/o Anthony Transue, Sarah, w/o Hy Schnabel, John, Catharine born 11 Nov 1762, died 19 Jan 1838 Koch, Johannes, born 1 April 1769, died 3 May 1853, children; John, Anthony, Andreas, Felix, Philip, Isaac, Jacob, Elizabeth Koch, John Adam, born June 1777 died 28 March 1846, Elisabeth nee Strauss, 1788-1868, 10 children. John George born 17 July 1744, died 2 Sept 1811, children; John, Sara, Anna Maria, Catterin, Eve, Christina, George, Daniel, Elizabeth, Henry, Regena. Elizabeth, his wife, born Hecker, born 20 March 1754, died 21 Oct 1823 Eva Catharina, w/o Johannes, born Delman, 1768, died 1812 Koch, Johannes 1772-1858 Koch, Johann born 7 May 1775, died April 1860, Catharine his wife, born Mohr, born Feb 7, 1773, died 18 April 1851 Koch, Abraham, born 29 Jan 1779, died 27 July 1856 married Polly Deides (34 years) and had children; Elizabeth, Catharine, Patty, Polly, Susanna, Robert, Sarah, Mares, Sally, Rebecca Marriages 1800 June 1 Philip Odenwaelder to Elizabeth Koch 1817 Oct 12 John Koch to Eva Weber 1820 April 25 Anthon Koch to Susanna Lynn 1825 Aug 8 john Koch to Rosian Krahn 1829 Sept 27 Isaac Koch to Maria Frey 1831 June 9 Charles Koch to Lucinda DeWitt 1843 Dec 12 Aaron Koch to Mary Koch Lehigh Co Caroline Joan Koch, nee Huth, 1853-80, she married Adam Koch and became the mother of 7 children of whom only 1 survived Best Wishes, Geri

Hello, how are you. Its one of the names several have asked, so I guess I'll have to try. You know my heading endless, well this time I'm not kidding. So here goes. Kock/Koch Northampton 20 Dec 1753 Guardian for 3 minor children of Adam Kock (7 children, 3 under 14). petitonr; George Boyer on behalf of orphan children. Widow, Mary, now the wife of Frederick Royer, "who lately absconded being indebted to sundray persons in divers sums of money who are about to seize on the estate" Minor children, Henry, Christian, and Elisabeth 22 Sept 1790 Estate of Jacob Paulus, Bethlehem township, Widow; Feronica, Children; Michael, eldest son, Salome, w/o Phillip Mann, Jr., Elizabeth, w/o Peter Mann, Anna, w/o George Koch, Barbara 12 Jan 1796, Guardians for 4 minor children of John Koch, Upper Saucon, (had other children), petitioner; Charles Ludwigh Koch, brother of deceased, children; Job, over 14, Sabina, over 14, Magdalena, under 14, Jacob, under 14 14 Jan 1796 Estate of John Koch, (died last Oct) widow, Barbara, children; Mathias, Elizabeth, w/o Christian Sterner, John, Mary, John William, Michael, Job, Sabina, Magdalena, Jacob 19 Jan 1805 Estate of Jacob Dreiblebis, Berks Co. (died about 30 years ago; had a wil), Children, Jacob, Elizabeth, w/o Jacob Wanner, Magdalena, w/o Peter Wanner, Catharine, w/o George Breyfodle, Abraham, Martin, Philipina deceased, wife of William Koch (had heirs) 20 Nov 1807 Estate of Jacob Herman, Macungie township, Widow, Sarah, now the wife of Henry Koch, Children; Jacob, John, and Sarah, w/o Pete Butz 24 Jan 1812 Estate of George Deer, Lower Saucon. Widow, Christina, Children; Jacob, Barbara, w/o Conrad Alshouse, Christina, w/o William Koch, Mary, Philip, Elizabeth, John, Elisabeth, John, Sara, under 21, Catharine, under 21 25 April 1815, Estate of George Koch, Allen twp, exec; Elisabeth, John, Adam, and George Koch Births Koch Abraham 29 Jan 1799, Nicholaus and Eliz Andreas 6 Nov 1796 john and Susanna A. Christina 10 Oct 1785 Nicholas and Eliz Anna Maria 20 Dec 1800 Johan and Susanna Catharine 17 Oct 1775 Philip and Eliz Cath. Eliz. 2 Sept 1775 Daniel and Eliz Eliz. 24 Aug 1793 George Henry and A.Marie Eliz. 4 Jan 1764 Jeremiah and Anna George Joseph no date, Carl Ludwig and wf George William 5 Nov 1771 Jeremiah and Hanna Jacob 19 Feb 1776 Georg and Eliz Jeremiah, 1 July 1769 Jeremiah and Hanna Johan 23 July 1797 Johan and Catarina Johan 11 June 1791 Johan and Maria Johan Peter Oct 1759 J. Peter and Catharina Johannes 13 Dec 1792 Johannes and Susan Johannes 3 Nov 1773 George and Elis J. Jacob 15 Oct 1776 Nicholas and Eliz J. William 13 Feb 1778 Philip and Eliz M. Mgd 19 Jan 1791 Daniel and Eliz M. Christina 15 July 1785 George and Eliz M. Elis. 31 May 1780 Philip and Eliz M. Magdalena 16 Jan 1782 Nicholas and Eliz M. Sara 7 Dec 1774 George and Eliz Susanna, 21 Oct 1772 Philip and Eliz Deaths Schnabel, Jacob, born 20 July 1760, died 24 Dec 1834, Elisabeth his wife, 1782-1859, Matthew born 7 Dec 1761, died 9 July 1831 Ch. George, John, David, Elizabeth, w/o Peter Seip, Susanna married Daniel Koch Koch, Nicholaus, born 22 April 1737, died 21 Sept 1818, Elizabeth born 2 Feb 1740, died 27 Dec 1824 Johannes born 1 April 1770, died 11 July 1846 Children; Daniel, Jacob, Mary, w/o Anthony Transue, Sarah, w/o Hy Schnabel, John, Catharine born 11 Nov 1762, died 19 Jan 1838 Koch, Johannes, born 1 April 1769, died 3 May 1853, children; John, Anthony, Andreas, Felix, Philip, Isaac, Jacob, Elizabeth Koch, John Adam, born June 1777 died 28 March 1846, Elisabeth nee Strauss, 1788-1868, 10 children. John George born 17 July 1744, died 2 Sept 1811, children; John, Sara, Anna Maria, Catterin, Eve, Christina, George, Daniel, Elizabeth, Henry, Regena. Elizabeth, his wife, born Hecker, born 20 March 1754, died 21 Oct 1823 Eva Catharina, w/o Johannes, born Delman, 1768, died 1812 Koch, Johannes 1772-1858 Koch, Johann born 7 May 1775, died April 1860, Catharine his wife, born Mohr, born Feb 7, 1773, died 18 April 1851 Koch, Abraham, born 29 Jan 1779, died 27 July 1856 married Polly Deides (34 years) and had children; Elizabeth, Catharine, Patty, Polly, Susanna, Robert, Sarah, Mares, Sally, Rebecca Marriages 1800 June 1 Philip Odenwaelder to Elizabeth Koch 1817 Oct 12 John Koch to Eva Weber 1820 April 25 Anthon Koch to Susanna Lynn 1825 Aug 8 john Koch to Rosian Krahn 1829 Sept 27 Isaac Koch to Maria Frey 1831 June 9 Charles Koch to Lucinda DeWitt 1843 Dec 12 Aaron Koch to Mary Koch Lehigh Co Caroline Joan Koch, nee Huth, 1853-80, she married Adam Koch and became the mother of 7 children of whom only 1 survived Best Wishes, Geri

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - July 30, 1904 STILL HANDLES THE SICKLE IN THE HARVEST FIELD For long years the sickle has been displaced by improved machinery as a harvesting implement and the man who can still handle the ancient cutting tool is hard to find in our day, but the village of Bally has a citizen who is still an expert in this kind of work and only last week this famous old harvester, Jacob ESSIK (picture), cut the grain around a three acre field with one of these antiquated tools, in order to get in and around the field with a binder. After all the grain of Mr. ESSIK had been cut by the binder, he conveyed the entire harvest to his barn on a hand wagon and felt no results from the work. The aged man in remarkably well preserved and is hearty and able to do any ordinary kind of farm work in almost the same time that it would take a man sixty years younger to do it. Mr. ESSIK was born in Vietenberg, Germany, on July 18, 1818 and is 86 years old. He remained in his native home until he was 29 years old. On his arrival in America he spent one year in Philadelphia. He then came to Bally and bought a tract of land in 1854, near the Mennonite Church. On this he built a house, doing all the work himself, as he had learned the carpentering trade in his native home, and a few years later built a barn. In 1851 he was married to Annie KEMP, of Landisville, Berks County. His wife died 16 years ago. The couple were blest with three children, William and Augustus, of Reading and Mary, who resides with her father. During the Civil War, Mr. ESSIK served as a soldier for 9 months in 1863, under Captain SCHOLL, and for this service he is drawing a pension. After returning from the war he followed his trade, working in the coal regions for twelve years, six of which were spent at Mahanoy City, his family remaining at Bally all the time. A DOUBLE TRAGEDY At Lancaster, James GOOD, a machinist, aged 26 years, shot his 17 year old wife, Ella, on Wednesday evening, inflicting wounds from which death followed soon after and after shooting her twice turned the revolver on himself, pulled the trigger and died instantly. The pair were married two years ago and soon began to quarrel, as he was of a very jealous disposition. Ten days ago their quarrels lead to a separation, the girl wife going to the home of her parents. On Wednesday the young woman went to Rocky Spring Park and there her husband met her and soon they were quarreling again. Later they left for the home of her parents and entered the kitchen and there in the presence of her mother, immediately upon entering and before the mother could interfere, the deed was committed. The wife received two bullets, one entering her brain and the other the heart. The bullet that killed GOOD paased through his heart. WILL AGAIN ENGAGE IN THE LUMBER BUSINESS Granville GERHARD, of Pennsburg, has bought the saw mill at Finland, which he formerly owned, from his brother and will take possessien at once and rebuilt it. He has also bought the portable saw mill of James MILLER, of Sumneytown, and will put it into work in the near future. As soon as suitable arrangements can be made Mr. GERHARD will move to Finland again and sell his house here if possible. WALKS A MILE AT 96 The 96 birthday anniversary of Mrs. Sarah RINKER, of Lower Saucon Northampton County, was celebrated on Tuesday. The aged woman is still possessed of all her faculties and gets along without glasses. She walks from her home to church every Sunday, a distance of more than a mile. BEAN PICKERS ON A STRIKE A strike has been instituted among the string bean pickers of the H.S. MILL Canning Company, of Springtown, Bucks County. The Cannery is kept running by uprooting the bean vines and picking the beans therefrom inside of the factory. CORNER STONE LAID FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Bucks County Historical Society laid the corner stone of their new $20,000 building, at Doylestown, on Tuesday. General W.W.H. DAVIS, president of the society, made the principal address. FRIGHTENED TO DEATH Shortly after 5 o'clock on Monday evening, Marion RANKIN, of Andalusia, Bucks county, asked her mother to take a walk down the road. The permission was granted and the mother followed the little girl to the gate and looked after her as she ran merrily down hill. Mrs. RANKIN turned to go into the house when she heard the scream, "Oh! Mamma! Mamma! Save me!" Recognizing the voice of the child the mother hurried after her and had gone but a short distance when she met Joseph HEISER, aged 29, who in a fit of dimentia came galloping along, shouting and waving his arms, and a few steps further on was the child moaning in the arms of Scott FERRY, a blacksmith who had come to her assistance. The child was quickly taken to her home and a doctor summoned, but within five minutes she expired. The man who caused the fright is subject to epileptic fits and when taken by a spasm is a raving maniac. As a matter of precaution he has been placed in jail and an effort will be made to have him committed to the asylum at Norristown. NO SNORING IN CHURCH For being shaken by two ushers while snoring loudly during church service, a suit of assault and battery was brought by Mrs. Anastasia KANOVITCH, of Wilkes-barre. The magistrate before whom the hearing was held, discharged the ushers and imposed the costs on the woman with the remark that Church was a place of prayer and not of sleep. SENDS WALNUT LOGS TO GERMANY Harry BARNSHAW, of Bridgeport, is engaged in loading walnut logs to be shipped from New York to Germany. This week he hauled a log from the farm of William GODSHALL of Worcester township, 16 1/2 feet long and 62 inches in diameter at each ends. The long weighed a little less than eight tons. EXCEPTIONAL HARVEST RECORD Samuel MARSH, aged 80 years, of McMichaels, Monroe county, has the record of binding 2000 sheaves of rye during the harvest just finished. Farm hands were scarce so Mr. MARSH concluded to extend a helping hand. HOT AUGUST PREDICTS HICKS Rev. Irl R. HICKS, the weather prophet, predicts intense heat, destructive storms, tornadoes and some cool nights for the month of August.