Jordan Lutheran Church 1740-1837 Charles R. Roberts, translator Stehr, George & wife Johannes b. Sept. 8, 1752 bapt. Dec. 31, 1752 sp. John Lichtenwalner & Barbara ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- The History of the Allentown Conference of the Ministerium of Pennsylvania by Presta A, Laury Jordan Church, 1734 1734- Margaretta, daughter of John Lichtenwalner, born Feb. 3, 1734, babtized by John C. Stover on Feb. 6, 1734. Johannes Lichtenwalner and his wife Barbara and daughter landed in Philadelphia, Aug. 17, 1733, and settled on the Jordan Creek, North Whitehall. Nearly all the early settlers here were Lutheran from the Palatinate. Originally Known as the " Lutheran Congregation at Macungie, Bucks Co." [ I am guessing there was another daughter born before coming to America] 1744 - Warrant for fifty acres of land for the Lutheran Congregation. Philadelphia, Apr. 25, 1744 - Received of John Steininger and John Lichtenwalner, trustees, two pounds and ten shillings, a part consideration, for fifty acre to be surveyed to them at Macungy for the use of a buring ground for the Lutheran Congregation there. 1741- the folloowing entries were made : baptisms of children of George Ruch, John Lichtenwalner, Heinrich Acker, Samuel Mommy, Philip Schmeyer, Adam Diehl, Nickolaus Saeger, Adam Risch, Jost Fixes, George Hahn, Nicolas Kern, John Ludwig, Solomon Miller, Melchior Kloss, Johann Senders, Tobias Mosser, Frederick Propst, Matthaus Egender 1926 Church Council: Elders, Lewis Lichtenwalner and Samuel E. Heilman Jean

Does anyone have any info on Johannes or Jacob Lichtenwallner who emmigrated from the Palatinate to Pa.? Johannes was born abt 1700 and Jacob was his father. Jane in Utah

Sorry, forgot to put the number on #40 Sue

Here are a few more Allentown 1895 obituaries. Sue George Hubbard, Sr. Tuesday, December 10, 1895 Obituary George Hubbard, Sr. of South Easton, died suddenly on Saturday, aged 73. Mr. Hubbard, was a native of Doylestown and was employed in the Lehigh Valley shops, running the drill press in the machine department. He leaves a widow and two children. George Hubbard, Jr. of Easton, and a daughter, Mrs. Eva Maylar, of Lambertville, N. J. The deceased was a member of the Lehigh Valley Shops Relief Association and the Funeral Benefit Association. He was also a member of McKeen Post, G. A. R. of South Easton. He had served during the rebellion in the Twelfth Pennsylvania Calvalry and was also a veteran soldier of the Mexican War. Jonas Huber Friday, October 11, 1895 Obituary Jonas Huber, a native of Lehigh County died at his home in Tiffin, Ohio, September 29, 1895, after an illness of three weeks with heart disease and dropsy, aged 68 years, and 3 months. He moved from this county to Tiffin, Ohio 43 years ago. He was a carpenter by trade and for 32 years was the foreman in the wood department of a large foundry there. He is survived by his wife and five children. F. Huebner Saturday, August 3, 1895 Obituary F. Huebner, an old soldier and brother of Francis Huebner of this city, died at the Keystone Hotel, Green Lane, Thursday. He served in the war for three years as a member of Co. H. Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry. His entire live was spent at Green Lane where for a time he followed the trade of blacksmith. He was unmarried. The funeral will take place at Sumneytown. He was 66 years old. Mrs. George Hunsicker Tuesday, February 5, 1895 Obituary Mrs. George Hunsicker of Pleasant Corner died on Saturday afternoon of pneumonia. The doctor was called for the first time in the forenoon and in the afternoon she died. Her husband and a boy 8 months old survive. Funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Hunsicker infant Saturday, July 20, 1895 Death Notice A child of William Hunsicker, a week old child of Mr. and Mrs. William Hunsicker of 524 North Fifth Street died last evening at 6 o’clock. The funeral will be held today at 12 o’clock from the parents residence. Rev. Samuel Hutchings Wednesday, September 4, 1895 Obituary Rev. Dr. Samuel Hutchings, of Orange, New Jersey, the father of Mrs. F. A. R. Baldwin, of this city, died at his home after a short illness of pneumonia, on Sunday last; aged 89 years. The deceased was a Presbyterian clergyman but for some time was living retired. His funeral will take place on Wednesday afteroon at 2:30 o’clock from his late residence, No 22 Essex Avenue. Dr. Hutchings was born in New York city in 1806. HE was the son of Samuel Hutchings and wife Lois Whitehead. His father was one of the Revolutionary prisoners, captured by the British and continued in the Middle Dutch Church in Nassau Street, New York. Dr. Hutchings prepared for college at Bloomingfield, N. J. and graduated from Williams College in 1818 and from Princeton Collegiate Seminary in 1931. He married Elizabeth C. Lathrop of Norwich, Conn. , in the same year. HIS first charge was mission in Overland, O., which afterward became the First Presbyterian Church of that city. In 1833, he sailed for Ceylon, India, where he spent ten years revising the Tamil Bible and the Tamil English Dictionary. His health becoming impaired, he returned to this country, where he was a successively pastor of a number of churches in Massachusetts and New Jersy. He was a frequent contributor to the newspaper and periodical press and a noted teacher. He leaves a wife, five children and e ight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Elizabeth E. Hutter Thursday, June 20, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Elizabth E. Hutter, widow of the late Rev. Dr. E. W. Hutter, who in his early days was connected with Allentown newspapers and was a brother to Mrs. Robert E. Wright, died on Tuesday at her home, No 614 Race Street, Philadelphia, aged 72 years. She was born in Lebanon and was a descendant of Baron Von Shindel, of Prussia and the daughter of Colonel Jacob Schindel, who served in the war of 1812. Her mother was Elizabeth Leiseuring. Her grandmother presented to the county the land on which the Court House of Lebanon stands, and the Shindel family has been prominent in that section for six generations, as well as conspicuous in political offical life. The late Rev. Jeremiah Schindel, father of Rev. J. D. Shindel, of this city, was a cousin of the deceased and Mrs. F. P. Lentz and Mrs. J. F. Bonno, of this city, are nieces, being daughters of the late Mrs. Dr. Lesher Trexler, who was a sister of Mrs. Hutter. The husband of deceased was in his days one of the best known citizens of Pennsylvania. In his yourth, he learned the printers trade, and became ediotr of the Republikaner, of this city. Later, he assumed editorial charge of the Lancaster Intelligence, which position he resigned to become private secretary to President Buchanan and was afterward Assistant Secretary of State. Subsequently, he studied for the Lutheran ministry and took charge of St. Matthews’s Lutheran Church, Philadelphia where he continued twenty-years until he died. While a resident of the national capital, Mrs. Hutter, by reason, of her husband’s official position, became prominent in social life and after he entered the ministry, she became a valuable assistant in his work. Her two children died in early youth. During the War of the Rebellion, Mrs. Hutter frequently went to the front, rendering valuable service to the wounded and suffering. She was the first woman to go to Gettysburg after the great fight, receiving permission from President Lincoln and going in a special car. She took a conspicuous part in the great Sanitary Fair, held in Philadelphia in 1851, and is credited with having collected $250,000 for that purpose. Among her many friends, were Presidents Lincoln and Grant. Secretary Stanton, and Governor Curtin and other priminent men. In 1967, she was appointed Inspector of the Soldier’s orphan School by Governor Geary, the only lady up to that time to recive such a commission. Her greatest life’s work was the founding of the Northern Home for Friendless Children in 1865 in Philadelphia. Her tender devotion to that Institution continued for a long time. Mrs. Hutter was also one of the originators and the first President of the Newsboys and Bootblacks Home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Hutter was the last of her immediate family, her brother, Colonel Jacob A. Shindel, City Controller, of Lebanon, having died last February. Among the relatives of deceased in this city are the Wright family, Mrs. George J. Snyder, Mrs. Eisenhard, Rev. J. D. Schindel and Weller. Margaret Jacobs Friday, January 25, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Margaret Jacobs residing with her daughter, at No 518 Park Street, South Allentown, died suddenly yesterday morning between 5 and 6 o’ clock. She had just arisen from bed and was still in her bedroom when she dropped over and died. An investigation was made by Coroner Yost, who decided that death was due to heart disease of which she had been a sufferer for some time. Deceased was 71 years of age and leaves three children, tow sons and a daughter. Death Notice January 25, 1895 Jacob, Suddenly in South Allentown, January 24, 1895, Mrs. Margaret Jacobs, widow of John Jacob aged 71 years, 5 months and 5 days. Funeral Sunday at 1 p.m. from the residence of her son-in-law, William A. Porter, No 518 Pike Street. Relatives and friends are invited without further notice. Services before burial in German Baptist Church, Twelfth and Oak Streets. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Catasauqua. Edwin C. Jacoby Friday, July 12, 1895 Obituary Edwin C. Jacoby, of Walberts, who has been sick all spring, was relieved of his sufferings, Wednesday evening at six o’clock. He had ben suffering from dropsy and to this was added a paralytic Stroke a few weeks ago. Funeral services will take place next Tuesday forenoon, July 16, at the Jordan Reformed Church. Interment in the Jordan Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. Dr. E. Fogel offiating. Deceased was 64 years old. He was engaged in the coal business and owned a farm, but did not operate it himself. He also owned a hotel, but did not take out a license for the last few years. He was strictly honest in all his business transactions. He had held a number of township offices and last year was a candidate for Poor Director but failed to make the nomination. He becam his career in life as a school teacher. His wife, four sons, Robert of New York, Douglas a physician in Rhode Island, them the p aper in town.? Violetta Jacoby Monday, January 25, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Violetta, wife of John S. Jacoby, died at her home, No 239 North Eighth Street, after a long illness. She suffered with consumption. Deceased was in her 42nd year and as a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elvey M. Loux. She was born in Bucks County. IN 1875, she was married to Mr. Jacoby. Her parents and those sisters and brothers survive. T. M. Loux, of Los Angeles, California; E. M. and Wilson M. Loux of this city and Mrs. Tice of Spring Creek. Her grandmother survives at the age of 91 years. She was a member of Ebenezer Evangelical Church and was highly esteemed. The funeral will take place on Wednesday. Death Notice Jacoby, In this city, February 22, 1895, Wiletta, wife of John S. Jacoby, aged 40 years, 2 months and 16 days. Funeral on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the residence of her husband, No. 39 North Eighth Street to which the relatives and friends are cordially invited without further notice. Services before burial in Ebenezer Church, Turner Street near Seventh. Interment in Union Cemetery. William Clarke Jacoby April 5, 1895 Death Notice Jacoby, In this city, April 3, 1895, William Clarke, infant son of I. S. and Laura R. Jacoby, aged 11 months. Funeral services at the parents residence, No. 428 Walnut Street on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Burial private in Fairview Cemetery.

Does anyone have a connection to... Maria Magdalena "Mary" BEHN, married to Johann Michel Shrader (Schröeder, Schröder, Schrader, Schreader). They lived in Northampton County, now Lehigh County, PA. Mary was b. c. 1720. I do not know if Mary was b. in PA or Germany. Her husband was b. in Germany, but arrived here as a child with his parents and brothers. Any information that can be offered about Mary, her siblings and/or parents is very much appreciated. If anyone has information regarding Mary, her husband, Michel, and their children, perhaps, we could compare and share information. Thank you.

Youngs of Northampton Co Jacob Youmg, the ancestor of a large family was a native of E. Allen township, Northampton county, He was born May 4, 1772, died Feb 28, 1849 aged 76. He married Elizabeth Seem, of Northampton Co. She was born Jan 10 1776, died June 22, 1857 age 81y 5m 12. They were members of the Lutheran church and are burieed at Mooretown. Children; Jacob, George, Abraham, Peter, William, Joseph, Charles, Christian and Reuben Three of the sons, George, Abraham and Christian were married to 3 sisters, daughter of Peter Steckel. Christian Young, s/o Jacob was born Feb 21, 1802 and died Jan 22, 1885. He married Lydia Steckel, d/o Peter, Buried at Emmanuel Church. She was born Nov 22, 1800 and died Feb 15, 1886. Children; Maria married John P. Deemer. Charles married Christina Heckman, Elizabeth w/o Dr. C.O. Yock, William William H. Young, s/o Christian, was born Nov 30 1831, died at Allentown, March 8, 1902. He married Sabina Siegel a d/o Simon and Eva (Freeman) Siegel. She was born 1831 and died 1906. Children; Asry C., Henrietta married Peter Fehnel, Andrew J., Sarah married Jacob Fehnel, Alvin, Ellen J. and Asher W. Youngs of Allentwon The 1st name of whom we have an authetic record is Christian Young, who was a proprietor of a store at Clader's kilns at Hanover township, Lehigh County. He was a native of Milford township, Bucks Co, he married Catharine Strassburger. After the birth of their son Joseph, Christian Young returned to Bucks Co. He was a member of the Mennonite Churh. Joseph Young, s/o Christian, grandfather of Edwar Mark Younf, was born in Hanover township, Dec 31 1812 and was one of thirteen children, eight sons and five daughters. In 1834 he married Hannah Blumer, d/o Henry and granddaughter of Rev. Abraham Blumer. Their only son was Col. Edward Blumer Young, born in Allentown Sept 6 1836. Col. Edward Blumer Young died Dec 30 1879 in his 44th year. Member of the Presbyterian Church. He married Mary Ann Kuhns, she was born in Allentown, d.o Peter and Elizabeth (Knerr) Kuhbs, and the latter was the d/o Andrew and Elizabeth (Schall) Knerr. Children; Annie E., Harry J., and Edward M. Edward M. was born Sept 24, 1866. He married Jan 27 1891 Kate R. Anewalt of Allentown, d/o Samuel B., and Caroline (Keck) Anewalt. Children; Hannah M., married J. Edward Durham Jr., Robert A., Joseph S., Caroline and Edward M., Jr Best Wishes, Geri

Young, Robert W. MD of Slatington. Native of Carbon Co., born Dec 4, 1847. S/o Jacob Young, native of Northampton, died 1851. The mother of Robert W., was Elizabeth Mummey, she was born in Northampton, d/o Jacob Mummery, and she died 1881. Robert W., had two sisters, Mrs. E.A.Kichline and Mrs. A. Birchey Dr. Robert married Aug 29, 1877 to Ella J. R. Kuntz, d/o Moses and Leah (Wert) Kuntz. Children, Lizzie May, Olive Mildred and Ralph W. Mrs. Young was the sister of Henry A. Kuntz, died in a railroad wreck. She is also a sister of Cyrus Kuntz of Allentown. Young, George H., ex-Burgess of W. Bethlehem, was born at Howertown, Northampton, Sept 29,1853, s/o Reuben Young born at Seemsvile. His father, Michael was born in Moore twp, Northampton, where the great-grandfather of George made settlement on emigrating from Germany. Grandfather Young was a weaver by trade. His son Reuben followed that trade. The maiden name of our subject's mother was Julia Neleigh, d/o John, was born in Northampton Co. She departed life in 1891, after rearing ten children. George H., was the youngest. In 1878 George H., married Rebecca T., d/o Daniel Berger. Children; Ada M., Arthur R., Helen A., Marion R. and Beulah I. Young, James, ex-Sheriff of Northampton County. A son of Boyd and Jane (McColm) Young, was born Jan 8, 1830, in County Antrim, Ireland. His father, a native of the same county, engaged in farming there till 1838, when he came with his wife and 5 children to America. He died Jan, 1881, age 80, but his wife died at 57. Members of the Presbyterian Church. In his family where 8 children, our subject being the oldest, and the others are, Gamble, William, Sarah, Eliza, Rose, Thomas and John. Rose died young, and William and Thomas are resident of NY, while others made their home in South Easton. In 1854 Mr. Young married Mary E. Moyer, Children; William of Iowa, Edward, died at 19, and Sarah Jane. Young, Edward M. He was born 24 Sept 1866. His great-grandfather was Christopher Young. His grandfather, Joseph Young, and his father, Edward B. Young, were both native of the Keystone State. The later married Mary Kuhns, d/o Peter of Allentown. On 27 Jan 1891 Edward H., married Kate R. Anewalt, d/o S.B. Anewalt. Young, Asry C., of Pen Argyl. A native of Northampton Co, and was born July 4, 1856, s/o William H., and Sabina (Seigel) Young. Christian Young, grandfather of Asry C., was a native of PA. At one time he srv a County Commissioner of Northampton Co. He was a Lutheran. The grandfather's family consisted of 4 children William H., the father, was born Nov 30, 1832. 7 children were born to William and Sabina Young; Andrew J., Asher W., Alvin, Henrietta, w/o Peter Fehnel, Sarah, w/o Jacob Fehnel, Ellen J., and A.C. A.C., married Dec 28 1879 to Ellen C. Scholl, d/o James and Kate Scholl, of Moore twp. Children; Amy May born 1880, Carrie Alice 1885, Robert Jame 1890 an one who died in infancy Young, Aaron, of Northampton County and one of the capable farmers of Lehigh twp. He was a native of Moore twp, born June 5, 1823, s/o Abraham and Rebecca (Steckel) Young, also natives of this county, which was also the birthplace of Grandfather Jacob Young. Aaron was one in a family of 7 children, of whom the following survive, Lucy, widow of Abraham Meyer, Stephen living in Phila, Elizabeth, w/o Thomas Anthony, Peter J., in Allen township, and Belinda, w/o David Boyer. Aaron married in 1848 to Rebecca Schall, d/o Joseph Schall, of Moore township. Young, William, of Lehigh County, a native of Northampton County, was born in Weaversville, Aug 4, 1825. His father, John Young, was also a native of that county, while his grandfather bore the name of Michael, likewise claimed that locality as the same place of his nativity. The latter was of "Scotch"- Irish decent. John Young died in Seemsville age 73. Member of the Lutheran Church. His wife, Betsey (Deschler) Young was a native of Northampton Co, d/o Peter. William J., was the younger of the two sons .He married Mona Keiper in 1847. Their marriage was celebrated in Bethlehem and they had 6 children, Amand J., Clara, James, Oscar, Milton J., and George W. Members of St.Paul's Lutheran Church. Hanover township-Lehigh Co Young, Christian was a native of Bucks County and came to Hanover about 1800, and opened a store east from the limekilns on the road from Allentown to Bethlehem. In 1812 he opened the Black Horse Tavern which he kept until 1818 when he moved back to Bucks Co. Dr. Samuel Young, of Allentown, was the eldest of his sons. Joseph and William of Allentown, are his sons. Dr. Samuel Young a native of Upper Saucon, who has spoken of as a son-in-law of Dr. Charles Dickenshied, who began practice at Cold Brook, Bucks Co, moved to Milford and in 1872 moved to Allentown, and he died there in 1883 in his 74th year. Dr. Samuel, married a daughter of Dr. Charles F., Dickenshied, and had a son, Oliver, who practiced in Berks Co. Young, Horace D.MD a native of Northampton County. After he left the Army, settled in Mauch Chunk in 1863. He died May 1882 Best Wishes, Geri

Marriage record at Phila Jung 1780 Oct 2 Andrew to Catharine Meyer 1774 May Carl Christian to Eliz Magd Stetzerin 1773 June 10 Catharine to Archibald McFaggart 1753 Nov 25 Christina to John Liesch 1767 April 28 Christoper to Rebecca Keisel 1797 March 21 Jacob to Magd. Zahn 1785 June 21 John to Maria Griffith 1803 April 23 1803 John George to Susanna Macklin 1777 Dec 21 Ludwick to Caroline Kehler 1779 June 10 Mara Kreiger 1765 May 21 Maria to Johannes Ritz 1765 May 21 Maria Eliz. to Conrad Scheller 1788 Aug 21 Peter to Rebecca Werntz 1776 May 6 Catharine to Jacob Hoffman 1781 April 4 Elizabeth to Conrad Gerhard 1787 March 23 Marg. to George Gerster 1779 July 8 Margaretha to Johannes Gerrith 1797 March 21 Jacob to Magd Zahn 1793 March 5 Adam to Sarah Schaetzlein 1795 April 9 Christian to Susanna Schaeffer 1785 May 3 Daniel to Eve Kubler 1791 March 31 George to Sarah Schneck 1794 March 11 Heinrich to Mara Renn 1788 March 11 John to Catharina Schrek 1795 June 6 Johannes to Elizabeth Weiser 1788 Feb 26 Ludwig to Catharine Mueller 1790 Dec 1 Peter to Sarah Braun 1786 April 20 Heinrich (Young) to Rosina Grim (w) 1793 June 23 Christian (w) to Rachel Sinck Young 1793 Jan 27 Maria Eliz. to Paul Kockard 1757 Dec 24 Ann to Benjamin Lownsberry 1772 Aug 5 Araidne to Liewellin Young 1779 July 22 Edward to Mary Gilbert 1729 April 13 Ed. to Hannah Dod 1783 April 29 Eleanor to Wm. Jones 1802 June 1 Eliz. to Samuel Gray 1781 July 9 Eliz to James Connor 1781 May 18 Conrad to Mary Hayes 1785 Sept 28 Hannah to John Mason 1729 Jan 29 Hannah to Thomas Browne 1767 Dec 11 Hannah to Barzillai Haines 1733 March 26 Harre to Mary Taylor 1753 Nov 10 James to Jane Graeme 1734 July 2 Jane to Jacob Pyatt 1757 April 12 John to Mary McCloud 1797 Feb 2 John to Frances Holiday 1771 Aug 29 John to Eliza Taylor 1712 April 8 John to Catharine "Marcarty" 1737 April 9 John to Anne Boyte 1805 Dec 5 Mary to Matthias Coarse 1794 Feb 7 Mary to Frederick Mayst 1792 Oct 20 Mary to isaac Hicks 1770 Aug 22 Mary to Thomas Mitchell 1794 May 24 Mary to James Campbell 1726 Sept 20 Osilla to Walter Lewis 1804 Aug 3 Phoebe to Henry Platt 1793 Jan 3 Phoebe to Thomas Ryan 1781 May 28 Rosanna to Richard Shaffis 1742 Dec 23 Sarah to Francis Cheyney 1758 Aug 24 Sarah to Jonathan Paul 1775 May 29 Thomas to Barbara Clingham 1795 June 25 Thomas to Eliz. McCredan 1783 Oct 23 William to Margaret Murray 1724 Jan 28 William to Joanna Humphrey 1758 July 21 William to Grace Price 1737 Aug 21 William to Catharine Parker Best Wishes, Geri

Phila. Co Bowling, Lucy, City of Phila. Widow, proved Aug 1 1754, Children; Ann, wife of John Young, Daugher in Law, Hannah Boyd, widow of William Boyd Young, John, City of Phila. Wife, Ann. Brother Nicholas, Exr. Kress, Charles, Whitpain Co of Phila, Cordwainer. proved 15 Nov 1766. Brothers, Frederick (Strausburg, Germany), John George (Neustad, Germany), Conard Arnold; Jacob Hilda. Stepson Nicholas Young. Stepdaughters; Elizabeth Hilga, Margaret Arnold. Nephews; Peter Piston (Neusted, Germany), Jacob Bream (Cassel, Germany). Niece; Sisters children in Germany. PA Hospital. Poor of Congregation at Ephrata,Lancaster Co Young, Peter Nockamixon, Bucks Co proved 17 Jan 1774, Wife; Children; Jacob, Sarah, Mary, Margaret, Catharine, Pearson, Susanna. Exrs. Catharine Young, Edward Shimour, Wits. Nicholas Custard. G. Micklervy May 4 1801 John Young, New Britain, Left children, Joseph, Rachel, Elizabeth, Barnet, William, Benjamin, Hugh and Thomas Jan 3 1807 Jacob Hockman, Bedmister twp. Left children; Mary, Catharine, Jacob, Elizabeth and John (about 2 years old). Adim; William Shafer brother of the widow. 1812, Elizabeth (now Young). Aug 26 1816 Christian Moyer, Richland twp. Children; Samuel and Magdalena over 14, petition for guardians, Jacob Moyer and Henry Freed appointed. 1816. Widow Mary. Children, Elizabeth, w/o Henry Young, Margaret, w/o Jacob Kulp, Susanna w/o John Smith, Mary, w/o Jacob Kintich, Sarah, Magdalena and Samuel Sept 1 1817 David Reser, Upper Saucon, Died last April. No widow, children; Elizabeth w.o jacob Kapez, John, deceased, child Elizabeth), Elizabeth (deceased wife of Conrad Fixler, child Conrad), Mary Funk (deceased, children David, Abraham, Mary), Salome, (wife of Martin Young) Feb 9 1824 Michael Young, Northern Liberties twp. Phila. Co. Died Dec 7, 1822, Grandchild Mary Kramer under 14. d/o Ann Elizabeth (deceased) 1824 Owned 130 acres in Bedminster. Widow Elizabeth and 5 children; William, Christian, Maria, w/o Jacob Sleiffer Jr.) Margaret, (widow of John Shaeffer), Barbara ( wife of Samuel George) and granddaugter Mary Kramer May 2 1825 Martin Young. Daughter Catharine, over 14, petiotion for guardian. Phillip Baum appointed Nov 6 1827 Andrew Strassbeger, Lehigh County. Widow Eve. Children; John eldest son, John Andrew, Catharine, w/o Christian Young, Christina Wieder, (deceased,children, Hannah-wife of Thomas Egnes, Caroline, Eliza, Mary and Saul, all minors), Mary, wife of John Engleman, Hannah, wife of Christian Berger. Dec 12, 1831 John Blyler, Milford twp. Grandchildren, Catharine and Eliza Conner, over 14, and Letitia, John, Jacob, Mary and William Conner, under 14, children of William Conner. Granchildre; Matilda, Reuben, Jacob and William Young, children of Jacob Young.1846 Will gave bequest to Sarah Phillips, now wife of Jacob Snaufer. Sarah died Dec 1845 leaving children, John Snaufer/Schnaufter and Reuben Young, Matilda (married), Jacob Young and William Young, children by second husband Jan 25 1836 Mary Young, Falls twp, Petition by her brother John Bailey. She left 4 children, Ann, John, Mary Ann and William all under 14 Aug 4, 1836 Cornelius Slack, Lower Makefield, Widow Sarah, children; John, Abraham, Benjamin, Aaron, Joshua, Ann, w/o John W. Stackhouse, Sarah, w/o Amos Johnson, Mary, wife of Isaiah Balderston, Rachel, wife of Charles Young, Alice, wife of James G. Larue Sept 9 1839 Rachel Young, Doylestown. No husband, no issue but issue of a deceased brother John Young Proved Nov 9 1729 Morris Lewis, of Hilltop, Wife Dorothy, Bartholomew Young and Griffiths Owen, exrs. Son Henry, Daus. Mary and Martha (all minors). Brother Henry. Wit; William Thomas, Evan Evans, Bernard Young, Benjamin Phillips Proved Oct 18 1782 Martin Young of Springfield, Wife Catren and John Man, exrs. Sons John and Peter Quaker Marriages William Young married Hanna Green 12/14/1774 both of Falls twp Best Wishes, Geri

War of 1812-Young-PA-NJ Young Abraham, srv Bergstresser's Co. PA Adam, wf Anna srv Dare's Co. NJ Adam wf Elizabeth srv Dornblasser's Co PA Daniel, wf Mary srv Swan's Co. NJ Edward srv Budd's Co. NJ Frederick, srv Frishinger's Co PA George, srv Long's Co., PA George wf Dorothy, srv Read's Co, PA George C., wf Jane Lewry, married 29 Dec 1814, soldier died 13 Oct 1832 in Phila George H., wf Sarah, srv as Capt. PA Henry, srv Keller's PA Henry, srv Fulmer, PA Jacob wf Minchey, srv Ten Eck's NJ Jacob, srv Sparks PA John, Old War, Lawson's Arty. PA res Martin, wf Mary Haring, married 13 June 1806 Phila, PA Soldier died 10 Oct 1828 Germantown, PA Michael, wf Margaret Stroub, married 12 April 1806 Germantown. PA. Solider died 1831 Germantown Peter, wf Sarah srv Darcy NJ Robert, wf Rosanna, srv Shafer, PA Thomas wf Charity, srv Halleck PA Mil William, Esther, srv Dodd NJ Rev. war-service Young Aaron, 2nd NJ Barney 1st NJ Christian, 5th PA Christian, 9th PA David, NJ David, 1st Bttn of Phila. Troops Edward as Lt 5th ahd 6th PA Francis, 2nd PA FRed, 4th PA George, 1st PA George 2nd NJ Henry, Lt. 2nd Bttn of Hunterdon NJ Mil Jacob, Sgt 5th and 6th Bttn of PA Troops James, NJ James, NJ James. Lt, 7th PA John 12th PA John, PA Troops John, Capt. 1st Bttn, Phila. Troops John, 10th PA :Lepole or Lapole, NJ Mattias, 3rd Regt of PA Troops Mattias, 10th PA Philip, NJ Robert 3rd PA Sylvanus or Sylvester, 3rd NJ Thomas 2nd and 4th NJ Thomas 1th PA William, Lt. PA Troops Younge Robert, 4th Bttn. Chester Co. Mil Rev war-pensions Aaron, NJ Hunterdon Co. Soldier stated he would be 63 on 19 Oct 1820 Andrew, PA Line, soldier enlisted in Cumbeland Co. applied in York Co. Charles, Cont. Line and PA Line, soldier was born in Germany and he came to America with parent (not named) and they landed at Phila (date not given) and they lived in Berkeley Co., VA after the war soldier parents died there. Soldier enlisted in Phila. Charles, PA Line, soldier was born 1761 in Frederick Co VA and he lived in the part of Westmoreland Co., the became Fayette Co.Applied in Ohio Christian, VA Line, soldier was born in Washington Co., PA. Applied in KY David, NJ David, NJ Line no unit of service given, wf Keturah. married Keturah Beach on Oct 2 1806 George, NJ, soldier was born 1 May 1761 in Readington, Hunterdon Co. NJ. Applied 1834 at Charlestown, NY. Soldier married Mary Bowman 11 Oct 1829 George NY and PA Lines, soldier married Catharine ___ 8 Jan 1787 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Applied in Tiogo Co., PA Henry or as John Henry. Cont. and PA Lines, applied 1818 age 86 a resident of Washington Co. MD Henry, PA Line applied 1839 in Phila. Soldier was born 8 April 1755 Henry, PA Line, solder's son(George C.) applied 1856 in Ohio Jacob. PA Line, soldier was born Nov 1748 in Bucks Co., PA and he lived at Allentown, PA when he enlisted and then moved to Montgomery Co., and he enlisted there. He lived there till 1834 he and his wife and his son, Jacob Jr. moved to Delaware Co., PA Jacob, PA Line, wf Anna Maria, soldier was born 1756 in Bucks Co and he lived there during the Rev. Soldier 1st wife was Elizabeth Shafer, died Aug 1831. Soldier married 2nd to Anna Maria (Bartz or Parks) Schil, widow of Jacob Schil to whom she was married in 1822 and he died 2 June 1832. Soldier and widow were married 1Nov 1832 at Easton, and she ws born Sept 1793. The Rev. war soldier Jacob Young died 2 June 1843 in Warren Co., NJ. Widow applied at Easton where she was living with her grandauther Mrs. William J. Murphy. widow died 1892 the following children survived there father, Susanna Weydemyer, Mary Myers, Peter, Abraham and John J. Young, Elizabeth Fine, Catharine Hunt, Jacob and William Young. In 1855 a son J. Marbacher aged 35 stated he was present when his mother Anna Maria Schill married Capt Jacob Young James, NJ Line was born 5 March 1760 he lived in Hunterdon Co at enlistment, in 1788 he moved to Washington Co., PA and in 1798 he moved to Mercer Co., PA John, PA Line, applied 1833 in Westmoreland Co aged 78. Soldier lived at Cumberland Co., PA at enlistment John, PA line, soldier married Elizabeth Llewellyn 9 April 1783 at Phila. Soldier died about 1822 and his widow applied 1843 Montgomery Co. PA and she stated soldier has srv as a Capt and his brother Lewellen also srv as a Capt. Joseph, PA line, soldier was born 3 March 1762 in Morris Co., NJ and he lived at Redstone, PA at enlistment and in 1784 he moved to KY Levi, GA, NJ, SC Line, soldier was born 22 Aug 1758, he lived in Sussex Co., NJ at enlistment and in 1781 he moved GA and also enlisted there Mark, applied at Phila. and soldier was born there in 1755 Matthais, PA Line. In 1855 the followng children of deceased soldier applied in Ashland Co. Ohio towit, David Young age 50, Michael, Mary, aged 69 and stated she married John McNabb who was aged 63 in 1855 and all were of Ashland. It was stated soldier was born 1759 in the State of NJ and had married Mary Strayer in the part of Northumberland Co., that became Union Co in the winter of 1781 or 2 Michael, PA Line, soldier enlisted at Lancaster Co. and married Martha Steffe on 3 May 1776. Soldier died 2 March 1819 at Lancaster Co. Phillip, NJ Line, soldier was born June 1762 , he enlisted at Hunterdon Co, NJ applied Beaver Co., PA Phillip, NJ Line soldier was born 1754 near Phila., PA Robert, Cont. Line and PA Line, applied 1818 in Centre Co. PA. Enlisted at Northumberland Co. William, PA line, soldier was born 20 Jan 1744 and he married Jemima or Jamima Burrel or Burell 31 Dec 1792 at Orange in Essex Co., NJ and she was born 17 Oct 1770 and died in 1814 or 18 Mt. Bethel township, Northampton Co., PA. Children; Mary "Polly" Agnes who married Thomas Williamson and they lived in Mt Bethel, Jamima or Jemima born 1797 and she married Benjamin Libet or Sibet and lived in Pike Co.., Jane born 1798 maried Samuel Deats and they lived in Warren Co. NJ, and William Welsh Young, born 1800 Best Wishes, Geri

28 Nov 1808. Estate of Nicholas Young, Chestnuthill twp. Admin, Eve Young, land sold to Nicholas Correll, Chestnuthill. 26 Aug 1809 Estate of Theobald, Town of Northampton (died several years ago) widow, Catharine, children, Michael, eldest son, petitioner, Mary, w/o John Shneider, Sophia under 21, John, under 21, George, under 21, Peter, under, Catharine, under 21 9 Oct 1813, Estate of John Young, Easton, gunsmith (died about 4 months ago) petitioner, Samul Rothrock, husand of the eldest daughter deceased, children; Elizabeth, eldest dau., wife of petition, Maria, wife of Frederick Grum, "Henry's the issue of John who had died a short time before his father", Peter, w/o John Feit, Susanna, w/o John Ripple, Margaret, w/o Jacob Bobb, Jacob 22 April 1814 Estate of John Young Jr. Borough of Easton, gunsmith (left 4 children, all under 14) petitioners, Susanna Young, Peter Young, admins. Children, Elizabeth, John, Maria, Susanna 23 Dec 1789 Estate of John Young, died sometime ago, Bethlehem township. Widow, since deceased, children, Abraham, eldest son, Barbara, w/o John Eshelman, Elizabeth, Mary, w/o Jacob Hofman, Magdalena, w/o Henry Landes 20 Dec 1791 Estate of Henry Young, Plainfield township, widow Mary, John eldest son, Elizabeth w/o John Clauss, Margaret, w/o Leonard Andre, Rosina, w/o John Bower, Mary, Catharin, Susanna, Magdalena, Feronica, George, Henry Monroe County Young's Burial Ground. Located somewhere in Hamilton Township. The burial ground was probably the family graveyard of Nichols Young and his children. Nicholas Young purchased a tract of land in Hamilton twp from Thomas and Richard Penn in 1763. He had a son, Nicholas Jr, who inherited the propert and married a Miss Rummage Northampton Co Bill of Sale, 8 May 1795 Grantor Nicholas Young (Nickellaus Jung) of Chestnuthill, Grantee Phillp Young, Allen township Northampton Co-Births Young Anna 17 March 1797 John and Maria Anna Catharina 5 March 1798 Jacob and Eliz. David, 17 April1780 David and Elizabeth Isaac twin 20 March 1781 Melchoir and Cath John George twin 20 March Johannes 9 Oct 1781 Johannes and Maria Sara, 18 Dec 1771 John and Anna Maria Susanna 10 May 1778 Melchoir and Catharina Yung Henrich 9 Sept 1790 Jacob and Elizabeth Johan 1 Aug 1788 Jacob and Elisabeth Maria, 22 Oct 1792 Jacob and Elisabeth Jung Catharine, 14 Aug 1768 Henry and Maria Catharine 27 April 1775 George and Elisabeth Elisabeth 17 Aug 1794 Michael and A. Maria Elisabeth 3 March 1786 Peter and Martha Elisabeth 1 June 1787 Dewal and Hannah Elizabeth 1 March 1800 Jacob and Eliz. Eliz.Barb. 1 Dec 1779 Nicholas and Barb. Eva Cath. 2 Feb 1782 Nicholas and Barb Eva Elis. 29 Jan 1759 Melchoir and Cath Georg 8 Nov 1793 Dewald and Hanna George Henry 14 May 1783 Henry and Maria Henry, 4 Dec 1798 John and Eliz Jacob 14 March 1798 John and Eliz John George 1 Aug 1786 John and Eliz John Heinrich 22 May 1792 Nicolaus and Eva Mecher Johan Matteus 24 Feb 1787 Henrich and A. Maria John Daniel 1 April 1785 Henry and A. Maria John Henry 18 July 1781 John Henry and Maria John Jacob 19 July 1781 Nicholas and Barb Maria Eliz. 12 March 1775 Nicholas and Barb Peter 3 Oct 1796 Michael and Maria Rosina Margaret 9 Feb 1773 Nicholas and Barbara Susanna 14 Sept Abraham and Catharine Richner William Henry, 16 June 1777 Nicholas and Barb Best Wishes, Geri

Lehigh Co. History Christman Family Jacob Christman, native of Wurtenberg, Germany, arrived Sept 16, 1736, aged 25. Settled in Upper Milford, he died in 1761. His widow, Eva Margaret married Francis Wescoe. Jacob Christman had 7 children, Eve, married Melchior Bear, George, Jacob, Susanna, John, Philip, and Henry. George, eldest son became the owner of a 104 acre farm in the township. Philip was a farmer and 6 sons and 3 daughters, John Henry, son of Philip was born Feb 3, 1777, and became a miller in Berks Co. He had 12 children, Jacob, Henry, Jonas, Daniel, Nathan, Samuel, Ephraim, Polly, Susan, Rebecca, Sarah and Lydia. Jacob Christman was a miller near Sigmund's Furnace and he married Elizabeth, d/o George Mattern. Children; James, Charles E., Jacob L., of Macungie, Maria w/o Tilghman Schmoyer, of East Texas, Elisabeth, w/o Henry Hangen of Reading, Elvina, wife of Joseph Schambach, of Norristown, and Sarah, w/o Jonas Hiestand of Zionsville. Charles E. Christman, son of Jacob. He married Emmeline, d/o Reuben ad Sarah (Mohr) Schmoyer of East Texas. Children; James died young, Elisabeth J., William H., born 1867, of Vineland, NJ, who married Hilda Anderson and had 3 children, Sarah A., Charles F., Emma C., who married Oscar Kuhnes, of Allentown. Albert L. born 1873, of Washington, DC. Reuben J., 1875. Calvin E. born July 5, 1878, of NY Christman, Samuel B., The pioneers of this family hailed from Holland, and settled in what is now Monroe Co, prior to the Rev. The family was founded here by two brothers, one of whom having been Henry, who was captured by the Indians, he escaped. David Christman, married Mary Andrew. Children; Elizabeth, Catharine and Thomas, who married Mary Smale, and they had 12 children, among them were; Aaron, Mary, Lucinda, Elizabeth, and Edwin H., who was born in Monroe Co Henry Christman, probably a grandson of one of the immigrants was born in Monroe Co. He married Susanna Correll. Children; Elizabeth, married to Abraham Altamose, John, Samuel, Maria married Jacob Anthony, Christina married Jacob Boyer, Henry and David. John Christman was born June 9, 1809 in Monroe County. He married to Margaret, d/o John and Magdalene (Falstack) Stroll. Children, Edward died at 24, James S., deceased, Emma married Capt. McCormick, Amanda married Jonas Beers, Levi J., Abbie A., married Henry Eschen James S. Christman was born Dec 31, 1845. He married Ellen, d/o Samuel and Martha (Fulton) McLaughlin, on Oct 7, 1875. Children; Howard, Ira, who died age20, and Samuel B. Members of Mickley Church Samuel B., was born at Hokendauqua, July 4, 1889. He and his wife, Sarah Schuler Scott, are members of Mickley Church. Best Wishes, Geri

Here are some more 1895 obituaries from Allentown, Pa. Sue Marian C. Hittle Thursday, January 24, 1895 Death Notice Hittle, In this city, January 22, 1895, Marian C. Hittle, infant daughter of Frank K. and Christie E. ReWohl Hittle, aged 2 months and 20 days. Funeral services private at the residence of the parents, No 905 Walnut Street on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment in West End Cemetery. Richard H. Hittle Tuesday, April 2, 1895 Obituary Richard H. Hittle, of Trenton, N. J., died at his home Saturday morning after a long illness from pulmonary trouble. Deceased was a son of Charles H. Hittle, of this city. His father was with him during the last days of the son’s illness. He was aged 46 years, 11 months and 6 days. He left Allentown ten years ago for Trenton, where he was employed as assistant clerk in the Roebling Wire Mill. Mr. Hittle was married in this city, his wife, nee Bechter, and two daughters, and a son, surviving him. He was a brother of Dr. Hittle, who died in the West during the blizzard of 1887. The funeral will be held this afternoon. Beulah Hoch Monday, October 14, 1895 Obituary Beulah Susanna, daughter of Samuel and Melosena Hoch, aged 1 month and 20 days, died yesterday morning. Funeral probably on Wednesday from the home of the parents, No 230 North Jefferson Street. Interment at Cedarville. Death Notice Hoch, In this city, October 13, 1895, Blanche ? Susanna, infant daughter of Samuel and Melasena Hoch, aged 1 month and 20 days. Funeral services at the parents residence, No. 230 North Jefferson Street, on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Relatives are cordially invited to attend without further notice. Burial at Cedarville Cemetery. Charles Hock Tuesday, July 16, 1895 Column Charles Hock met death in the canal. A sad drowning accident occurred at Catasauqua yesterday afternoon at about 1:30 o’clock. Charles, a son of Samuel Hock, an employee of the Bryden House Shoe Works, after carrying dinner to his father at the works, went swimming in the canal back of the rolling mill along with a number of other boys. According to the reports of the boys, they noticed nothing wrong until he was discovered floating dead. The boy was 11 years of age and resided with his parents on the West Side. Coroner Yost was notified and held an inquest over the body at 1 o ’clock. The following jury was empanneled: Harry I. Guth, C. E. Schockler, Jr., William Bartholomew and Jonas Bartholomew. The jury rendered a verdict of accidental death. The body was removed to the home of the parents and the grief of the mother was pitiful to witness. Louisa Hoffman Monday, June 3, 1895 Obituary Louisa Hoffman, the ten months old daughter of Joseph Hoffman, died on Saturday afternoon after a few days illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with services at the house. Charles R. Hohle Tuesday, November 12, 1895 Death Notice Hohle, At Fullerton, November 11, 1895, Charles R. Hohle, son of Alfred and Rose Hohle, aged 2 years, 2 months and 10 days. Funeral on Thursday forenoon at 10 o’clock from the residence of the parents on Second Street, Fullerton, to which friends and relatives are respectfully invited without futher notice. Services in the Fullerton Chapel. Interment at Egypt. Julius Holstein Saturday, March 30, 1895 Obituary Julius Holstein, an old and well-known resident of his city, died yesterday morning at his home, No. 471 Linden Street, after a short illness, aged 59 years. Deceased was born in Rheinpfalt, Bavaria. He came to America 49 years ago. He spent some time in Pittsuburgh and then settled at Macungie, then known as Millerstown. From that town he went to Breinigsville, where he followed his trade of saddler. In 1850, he came to Allentown and engaged in the saloon business at the place now conducted by Edward Bickel. Of late years, he was a tree agent. Deceased was a good musician and was a meber at various times of the Macungie and Allentown Bands. His wife, who was Miss Polly Klotz, of Macungie, survives with these children: Richard, George, Thomas, Alfred, Mrs. E. J. Martz and Lizzie of this city, and Mrs. A. C. Berlin of Columbus, Ohio. Lizzie is at present visiting the latter. Charles Holtz Monday, March 11, 1895 Obituary Charles Holtz, died Friday at his home, No. 335 North Third Steet of consumption, aged 27 years. He was a furniture carver and a popular young man. He is survived only by his father. Funeral at 2 p.m. today. Death Notice Holtz, in this city, March 8, 1895, Charles Holtz, aged 27 years, 8 months and 19 days. Funeral from his home, No 335 North Third Street, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock to which the relatives and friends and employees of King’s Furniture Company, are respectfully invited without further notice. Services before burial in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Chew Street and Ridge Ave. Burial, West End Cemetery. August Holtze alias Doctor He was a burglar On Thursday of last week an unknown amn was killed on the central Railroad in this city while jumping from a coat train. As no one identified the body it was buried at the poor house. Deterctive Smith has however, learned all about the man from a former associate. The dead man’s name was August Holtze, alias “Doctor” a nortorious professional burglar and leader of a band of thieves. The detective had a warrant for him for participating in the robbery of Eberhard’s jewelry store in this city. His partner was Henry Wagner, who served a term in the Allentown Jail and was subsequently taken to Belvidere, N. J. where he is serving a three years sentence. Joseph Holveck Friday, March 15, 1895 Obituary Joseph Holveck, the well-known saloon keeper at No. 439 Gordon Street, died at 7:30 last eveing. He was sick for about six weeks. Deceased was about 44 years old. His wife and six children, Katie, Maggie, Annie, Josie, Amiel and Francis survive.. He has had charge of this saloon for the last three years. Formerly, he was proprietor of the Kronhieser saloon on Front Street. Death Notice Holveck, In this city, March 14, 1895, Joseph Holveck, aged 40 years, 8 months and 12 days. The funeral will be held Monday forenoon from his late residence, No 430 Gordon Street. Relatives, friends and St. Joseph’s Beneficial Society are invited to attend without further notice. Services in Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 9 a.m. Burial at German Catholic Cemetery, after services. Susanna Homan Friday, December 6, 1895 Obituary Susanna, wife of Charles E. Homan, No 804 Elm Street, Reading, died suddenly of heart disease yesterday, aged 34 years. Deceased was indisposed for three months but her ailment was not considered serious. She ate a hearty supper Wednesday evening and retired early. About 1 a.m., she awoke her husband and told him she felt so cold, whereupon he assisted her down stairs and placed her in a rocker near the stove. Mr. Holman sat with his wife for a time, when she insisted that he should retire, which he did. When he went down stairs at 5 a.m., he found her in the same position as when he left. He tried to arouse her and was horrified to find her dead. The body was still warm and Dr. Becker was sent for, but she had already passed away. Deceased was the daughter of Joseph Roberts, of this city, who survives, together with these brothers and sisters: Orville, Walter, Ida and Louisa, all of this city. There were not surviving children. Deceased was a meber of the First Reformed Church. Charlotte Horn Friday, November 1, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Charlotte Horn, widow of Lewis Horn, died Wednesday at her home in Weissport, of inflammatory rheumatism, aged 72 years. She leaves three sons and five daughters. One daughter is the wife of Rev. S. M. Leopold, of Bethlehem and a son, Levi, is the Treasurer of Carbon County. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the Weissport Evangelical Church. Presiding elder W. A. Leopold will preach in German and Rev. John White, pastor of the church, will preach in English. Elias Horn Monday, April 1, 1895 Obituary Elias Horn, an old resident of this city, died at his home, No. 630 Chew Street, of apoplexy at 3:10 p.m. yesterday. He was sick for the last year and in bed for four months. For twenty-one years, he was employed by the city to cart ground from new streets and other carting. He was 74 years, 8 months and 9 days old. He moved into town 25 years ago from Upper Saucon. He was a shoemaker, but seldom worked at the trade. His wife, Leannah, and two children, Miss Amanda Horn of this city and Wilson Horn of Hellertown, survive. Deceased was a member of Allen Lodge, No 71, I. O. O. F. Funeral on Thursday forenoon at 10 o’clock. Services in Salem’s Reformed Church. Rev. G. W. Richards will officiate. Interment in West End Cemetery, after the services. Death Notice Horn, in this city, March 31, 1895, Margaret, wife of G. F. Wolfe, aged 66 years, 8 months and 1 day. Funeral services from his residence, No 630 Chew Street, on Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, which the relatives and friends and Allen Lodge, No 71, I. O. O. F. are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Services in Salem’s Reformed Church before burial. Burial in West End Cemetery. Elmira Hottel Thursday, May 23, 1895 Obituary Elmira, wife of Eastburn E. R. Hottel, died Tuesday in her home No 118 Chew Street, of consumption, aged 36 years. Her husband, who is a school teacher in Hanover Township, and four children survive. Deceased was a member of Chew Street, M. E. Church. Funeral on Saturday. Death Notice Hottle, In this city, May 21, 1895, Elmira, wife of Eastburn R. Hottle, aged 37 years. Funeral from the residence of her husband, 118 Chew Street on Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock to which the friends and relatives are respectfully invited without further (Elmira Hottel) notice. Services in M. F. Church, Chew Street, between Second Street and Ridge Avenue. Interment after services in West End Cemetery. One says Hottle, and the other Hottel. Albert Hotz Monday, August 5, 1895 Death Notice Hotz, at Rittersville, August 3, 1895, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Henry Weitz, Albert Hotz of Phildelphia aged 72?.

Northumberland Co. History James B. Montgomery, s/o Dr. Daniel W. and Margaret (Curry) was born in Orangeville, July 6. 1849. In 1871 he married Mary E. Lee and they had children; Mary Grace, born 1872, Cora Agnes, 1875, and James Curry, 1877. Mary Elizabeth Lee, was born in Scott township, Columbia Co, in Oct 1851, d/o Charles and Mary E. (Liyler) Lee and granddaughter of David and Susan Lee John Keefer, s/o Peter, came from Berks Co., was born in Berks Co., 1801. died Aug 7, 1882. By his 1st wife Mary Martz, who died young, he had 2 children, David and William. 2nd to Susan Martz, sister to his 1st wife. Children; Eliza who married Joseph Wolverton of Snyderstown, Sarah, Benjamin F., Jacob J., Amelia, w/o Samuel McCloughan of Rushtown, Charles of Sunbury, Peter Dennis Leh, of Milton, was born Feb 2, 1846 in North Whitehill, Lehigh Co., s/o Joseph Leh, and grandson of Henry Leh. Henry Leh, native of Chester Co., settled in Whitehall. Children, Daniel, Samuel, Reuben, Salie, Joseph, Mrs. Herbeling and Susan Wrighht Joseph Leh born 1811, died 1868, married Polly Rex, d/o George Rex. Children, Sarah, Josiah, Elias, Francis, Dennis, Sabina, Lucy, John and Josephine. Daniel Leh, on Feb 17, 1873, married Elmina Friese, d/o Amos and Polly (Dengler) Fries. Children; Josephine married William Nesbit, Mary married Charles Walker, Deborah married Theodore Hendrix and Harvey married Jessie St. Clair. Amos Friese, father of Mrs. Leh,was born in Lowhill, Lehigh Co, and died 1906 in Allentown. His wife, Polly (Dengler) died Nov 1910. Children;Benjamin, Solomon, James, Uria, Henry, Frank, Amanda married Willoughby Shoemaker, Elmina married Llewellyn Bringer, Lydia married __ Heimbach, Lucinda maried John Fenstermacher, Emma married John Leh, brother of Dennis, Tweilia and Isabella Best Wishes, Geri

ANNA BAST HILLMAN DOB: 24 Jan 1805 Hanover, Northampton Co., PA DOD: 9 Jan 1894 Bethlehem, Northampton Co., PA Mrs. Anna Hillman, widow of the late James K. Hillman and one of the oldest residents of the town, died at 6:20 o'clock last evening at her late home on Church St., aged 89 years. Mother Hillman, as she was familiarly called, suffered during the past several years from bronchial troubles, yet was able at times to go out of doors. She fell a victim to the grippe four weeks ago, but was growing better when, last evening, she suddenly expired. After eating supper, she complained of heart trouble and lapsed into unconsciousness. The family physician revived her, but another attack followed and her death quickly ensued. Mrs. Hillman was born in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, on Jan. 24, 1805, and was the daughter of the late Jacob BAST and Maria Magdalena CLADER. She was married on April 10, 1825, to James Hillman. They resided for several years on a farm near Erwin's paint mill, and then moved to Bunker Hill and later to Flatland, Bucks County. In the spring of 1851, they took up their residence at the old homestead, No. 102 Church Stree, this place, where Mr. Hillman died on March 30, 1870, and his widow also departed this life. Mr. and Mrs. Hillman were the pioneers of Methodism in the Bethlehems. Soon after taking up their residence here, they threw open their house to the Rev. M. A. DAY, of Philadelphia, a Methodist clergyman, and regular services were held there until Wesley M.E. Church was built in Center Street. Mrs. Hillman attended communion at this church the last time only several months ago. The following survive the aged woman: AARON BAST, a brother, of Catasauqua; MRS. SARAH YERKES, a sister, South Bethlehem; MRS. KATHARINE HOWER, a sister, Allentown; MRS. MARY WEAVER, a sister, Friedensville. Of her nine children, seven are living; namely: MRS. EMMA SAYLOR, daughter, Ithaca, NY WILLIAM HILLMAN, son, Philadelphia, PA MRS. AMANDA BITTING, daughter, Philadelphia OWEN HILLMAN, son, Hayes Center, Nebraska MRS. THOMAS VanBUSKIRK, daughter, Bethlehem, PA E. H. HILLMAN, son, Bethlehem, PA MISS LOUISA HILLMAN, daughter, Bethlehem, PA, the last named residing with and caring for her monther in her last days. There are, besides, 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mother Hillman was a quiet, Christian woman, loved and respected by all who knew her. The funeral will take place from her late hom on Saturday afternoon.

Lee Marriages recorded at Phila. 1755 may 7 Ann to James Johnson 1778 July 21 Hannah to James McAneney 1755 June 3 Henry to Rachel Ramsey 1792 Aug 2 James to Deborah West 1777 April 24 James to Hanna Marriett 1767 Aug 3 James to Mertah Cleynold 1751 Aug 1 John to Anne McDaniel 1752 July 1 John to Catharine Hill 1777 Dec 1 John to Elizabeth Gore 1772 Sept 3 John to Elizabeth Haldren 1776 April 4 John to Patience Toy 1798 Nov 10 Joseph to Fann Rogester 1764 Feb 29 Joseph to Mary Hawthorne 1795 Sept 16 Joseph to Nancy Hunter 1752 May 10 Lady to John Ogilby 1780 July8 Lydia tto Joseph Nicholson 1753 Oct 24 mannasseh to Jane Connerly 1775 Oct 29 Margaret to John Hopple 1763 Jan 31 Mary to Charles West 1792 June 17 Nancy to Thomas Kinnard 1780 July 2 Robert to Ann Williams 1778 Dec 3 Robert to Elizabeth Fletcher 1794 Aug 23 Robert to Mary Andrew 1779 Nov 9 Thomas to Rachel Powell 1762 Nov 27 Catharine to Jacob Shoemaker 1768 Dec 6 Honour to James Ramsey 1804 July 12 Israel to Judith Gordon 1757 April 30 James to Mary Worrell 1775 June 5 John to Elizabeth Higgs 1750 March 19 John to Christina Tusse 1734 Nov 9 John to Anne Bevan Dormeyer March 6 1758 Michael to Catharine Ebernacher March 1 1751 Michael to Veronice Wirth Haas Aug 9 1752 Otto to Judith Schmidt Jan 13 1760 Jacob to Catharine Schloess Nov 20 1752 Matthias to Margaret Jaeckler Hipp Jan 24 1757 Jacob to Ann Dorothea Meistein Jacob Aug 10 1746 George to Barbara Grigton 1756 Dec 14 George to Barbara Beker July 18 1758 Johan Martin to Anna Maria Alber April 21 1754 Johannes to Anna Cath. Hahn Aug 26 1755 Nicohal to Ann Margaretha Braun Hahn Dec 9 1758 Johan Bernhard to Anna Maria Weiler Dec 10 1758 Johan Peter to Anna Catharine Vogel McDowel-Montgomery Co 1772 Jan 23 Alexander to Ann Wyley 1776 Nov 5 Alexander to Margaret Major 1768 Oct 20 Eleanor to Benjamin Love 1796 Aug 11 Ann to Derrick Darrough 1773 Dec 23 James to Mary Scoute 1762 April 6 Margaret to Isaac Wood 1749 Oct 2 Mary to William Hueston 1748 Jan 5 Robert to Elizabeth Scott Bucks Co Anthony Scout, Warminster, "advanced in years" proved March 8 1804, John McDowell and Jonathan Delany. exrs. Wits. John Hunter, Abraham McDowell and Harman Vansant John McDowell, Warminster, a weaver. proved Nov 22 1806, wife Mary and son Abraham, exrs. Hannah, Samuel, Ann, John, Sutphin Hugh Smith, Buckingham township, proved Aug 2 1798 Wife Barbara, Sons, Samuel, and Thomas exrs. Daus. Barbara McDowell, Margery Gregg, Margaret ___, Grandsons, Hugh Johnston, Hugh McDowell. March 1 1819 William McDowell, Buckingham, Admin; Hester McDowell, Eleazer T. McDowell and Joseph Carver Jr. Widow Hester and 6 children under 14, Eliza, Ann, Hannah, George, Joseph, William and Robert. Their grandfather, Robert McDowell and Joseph Carver, appointed guardians Children of Robert and Hannah McDowell, William born 1785, Mary, 1787, Anne 1790, Sarah, 1793, George, 1796, died 1797, Eleaser 1798, Robert 1803 (Quaker) Phila. Co McDowell, Peter, Phila. 1 Aug 1767, proved 2 March 1770, Wife Mary, son, John, sisters, Mary, wife of Robert Simonton, Ann, wife of James Curry, and Margaret. Nephew, Peter Simonton, all of Ireland. Exec. Brother John of New Jersey and William Huston of Phila. McDowell, Alexander Sr., Upper Dublin, 4 April 1768, 2 Feb 1771, Wife Sarah, Children, Alexander, Robert, William, Mary, Cattren, Margaret, Lettice, Sarah. Execs. Robert and Alexander McDowell Best Wishes, Geri

In 1755, the Schlosser family donated approximately 100 acres of land in this area to be used for church purposes. The first log church was erected by the Reformed congregation that same year, and it was known as “Schlosser’s Church” in honor of the family who donated the land. There were also Lutheran settlers living in the area of Schlosser’s Church, and because the church building was not used every Sunday by the Reformed congregation (because the preacher was often at another one of the churches in his charge), the Lutherans were invited to share the use of this church building. There are records indicating that a minister was serving the Lutheran congregation on a regular basis at least as early as 1762. However, the formal Schlosser’s Union Church wasn’t created until 1795, when both the Reformed and the Lutheran congregations signed a contract agreeing to share all debts and assets. In 1797, a new second church building was erected, built of stone. During this period, the church was sometimes also known as the “Scrub Oak Church”, due to the many scrub oak trees in the area. A pipe organ was installed in this church building in 1821. A third church building, being built of brick, was constructed in 1871. The old pipe organ was moved to the new church building, and was used until a new pipe organ was installed in 1912. The current modern organ was installed in 1941. Stained glass windows were installed in 1930. This third church building is still being used by the congregation of the United Church of Christ (as the old German Reformed Church is now known). Many repairs and improvements have been made to the old church buildings over the years, and many additions have been constructed. Much of the original land donation was sold off over the years, and the proceeds from these sales were used to finance some of the many repairs, improvements, and additions. [However, the Lutheran congregation has recently built a new church of its own, just south of the new cemetery located behind the old church.] In the old cemetery, people were buried in rows, in the order of their date of death. This does make it somewhat difficult to locate family graves, especially since many of the earliest gravestones were made of soft stone or even wood, and most of them no longer exist, or are virtually illegible. The new cemetery was created in 1866, and much of it consists of family plots.

Petition to the Senate and House of Reps. of PA, 3 Feb 1837.Petition of cittizen of "Burson", Monore Co (many names faded) who did not wnat a third election (they were all against bill #41, Peter Row, John Hoffman, Christoper Eilenberg, George Kintner, Nathan Wells, Adam Bush, Elias Detrick, John Row, Winter Neigh, Peter (faded), Joseph Stetler, Jacob Spinner, John Fish, Daniel Casebere, Michael Smith, Frederick Smith, Peter Landers, Jr., John C. Bach, Jeremiah A. Bush, Isaac E. Transue, Daniel Bush, Samuel Kinter, Henry Row, Joseph Kourtright, William Transue, Daniel (faded) George Neigh 1795 Feb 2, Estate of Noah Lee, Upper Smithfield Township-request inquest. land; 200 acres, patented land, on Broadhead Creek, bounded Jacob "Strowd", John Boys, late of Robert Levers, William Long, widow Rhoda, children; Ebenezer, eldest son, Mercy, John, Joseph,3 grandchildren, children of Jesse, who died before his father, Hannah, Mary and Jesse Deaths-Northampton Oct 6 1796 Margaret Diel, aged 39y 6m 20d Sept 15 1800 Peter Philp Hahn aged 84y 10m April 8 1803 Philp Correll age 67y June 7 1798 John Michael Eyer age 25y 9m 13d July 20 1798 Maria Margaret Eyer, age 1y 2m 7d May 11 1808 John Messinger age 62 April 21 Lorentz Erb, Easton, age 49 Sept 1 1809 Michael Messinger age 22 Nov 13 1811 Jacob Christman, Saucon age 67y 2m 10d Jan 19 1813 Frederick Diehl, Plainfield age 90y 2m 11d Feb 13 1813 John Young, Easton, age 31y 4m 1d May 6 1813 John Young, Easton age 62y 2m 10d April 21 1817 Eliz. Margaret Hahn, Plainfield, age 57 29d Oct 12 1821 Margaret Riehl, Williams, age 69y 9m 7d June 23 1822 Anna Diehl, Plainfield 19y 7d 28d May 13 or 3 Peter Reiss, Easton 56y Sept 9 1825 Jacob Christman, Williams 44y 11m 21d Sept 9 1825 Simon Reiss, Saucon March 12 1827 Henry Reiss, Saucon age 23y 4m 14d June 16 1828 John Messinger, Forks 29y 2d 24d Jan 10 1843 Michael Frey, Forks age 50y 4m 30d Oct 24 1843 Peter Diehl, Plainfield aged 60y 2m 5d Oct31 1843 Hannah Salome Haas, Bushkil, 83y 3m 5d 1787 Jan 30 Conrad Dieterich to Eliz. Sussholz 1798 Dec 6 George Dieterick to Catharine Kehr 1792 Dec 18 Abraham Doderer to Elisa Reischneider 1787 April 12 Daniel Doderer to Barbara Muthard 1786 Feb 23 Magdalena to Peter Osterlein 1789 April 28 Maria Doderer to George Freyer 1774 Nov 1 Anna Doter to Jacob Bernhard 1774 Oct 25 Barbara Dotter, tto Jost Freyer 1779 Nov 16 Benigna Dotter to John Jost 1772 April 25 Elizabeth Dotter, and __Pump 1781 July 3 Phillipina Dotter to Henrich Maurer 1772 Dec 22 Johannes to Anna Maria Schmid 1788 March 11 Sara Haas to Heinrich Stetler 1784 Oct 7 Catharina Hahn to Johness Meyer 1750 Sept 4 Johanna Christian Hahn to Anna Maria Freyer 1791 Jan 23 Heinrich Hanna to Johann Lee 1796 Dec 5 Heinrich Lee to Catharine "Mud" 1791 Dec 11 Maria Lee to Jacob Oberdorff 1775 Dec 6 Catharine Seibert to Christian Bauer 1777 May 4 Peter Seibert to Anna Maria Rupranst Best Wishes, Geri

>From: [email protected] >Russell K. Laros b. abt. 1892 >He and his wife Helen and daughter Helen were living in Lehigh Co., >Bethlehem >in 1920 all born in Pa. >I can not find him on any other census >Owner of Laros Silk Mill in South Bethlehem. Also called or name changed to >Laros Textile Co., Laros Manufacturing. >Its funny I can get a ton of information on the R. K. Laros foundation but >nothing on the man. >I need to find out where he was born and what year he moved to Lehigh , >Northampton area. >What year he opened his first business in this area and where it was >located. Census 1910: Name: Alvin Laros Birthplace: Pennsylvania State: PA Age: 44 Color: W Enumeration District: 0072 District 72 Easton city; Ward 3 (part of) Bounded by City limits, Delaware river, Cattell Visit: 0116 County: Northampton, Easton Relation: Head of Household carpenter for house Other Residents: Relation Name Age Birth Place Wife Eliza A 43 Pennsylvania married 26 years, 1 birth, 1 living, Son Russell K 16 Pennsylvania 410 Porter St. all born in PA, parents born in PA Census 1930: Russell K Laros Bethlehem, Northampton, PA 35 1894 Pennsylvania White Head Helen K Laros Bethlehem, Northampton, PA 35 1894 Wife Helen M Laros Bethlehem, Northampton, PA 11 1918 Daughter Jean W Laros Bethlehem, Northampton, PA 9 1920 Daughter Joan K Laros Bethlehem, Northampton, PA 7 1922 Daughter Sonia Laros Bethlehem, Northampton, PA 5 1924 Daughter Name: Russell K Laros Age: 35 Estimated birth year: 1894 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relation to Head-of-house: Head Race: White Home in 1930: Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania Image Source: Year: 1930; Census Place: Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2086; Page: ; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 934.0. Ward 14, April 8 Center St. Laros, Russell K., head, owns house worth100,000, 35, age at first marriage 26, born in PA, parents born in PA, silk manfg. at silk mill, not a military veteran, Helen K., wife, 35, age at first marriage 26, born in PA, parents born in Germany, Helen M., daughter, 11, born in PA, parents born in PA, Jean K., daughter, 9, born in PA, parents born in PA, Joan K., daughter, 7, born in PA, parents born in PA, Sonia, daughter, 5, born in PA, parents born in PA, Zoeller, Gertrude, servant, 24, single, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, immig. 1927, alien, Summer, Marie, servant, 18, single, born in PA, parents born in Germany, Balough, Stephen, chauffer, 37, married, age at first marriage 35, born in Czechoslovakia, parents born in Czechoslovakia/Magyar, immig. 1920, naturalized Balough, Grace, cook, 28, married, age at first marriage 26, born in Hungary, parents born in Hungary/Magyar, immig. 1921, alien

Geri, can you help me. I am looking for information on Russell K. Laros b. abt. 1892 He and his wife Helen and daughter Helen were living in Lehigh Co., Bethlehem in 1920 all born in Pa. I can not find him on any other census Owner of Laros Silk Mill in South Bethlehem. Also called or name changed to Laros Textile Co., Laros Manufacturing. Its funny I can get a ton of information on the R. K. Laros foundation but nothing on the man. I need to find out where he was born and what year he moved to Lehigh , Northampton area. What year he opened his first business in this area and where it was located. Thanks Jean