I am trying to find information about Ephraim Clader and his family. This is the information I have so far. 1. Ephraim CLADER1 was born about 1821. He died 6 Apr 1882 in Columbus OH. Obituary in AllentownDemocrat, 12 April 1882 Ephraim Clader, who left here on Saturday week for Columbus, Ohio, with a view of entering the Soldiers' Home in said city, died in the hospital of the said institution on Thursday last, having been taken with illness very soon after his admission. He was a butcher by trade, and known by almost everybody in Allentown. Responding promptly to the first call for men to oppose their arms and lives to armed rebellion, he entered the service ofhis country as a member of the 47th Penna. Regiment, Col. Good, and served to the end of the war. He brought his age to 61 years. Two of his sons reside in Allentown, both of them being deaf mutes. 1850 U.S. Census, Allentown, PA, Page 330 KLEADER, Ephraim, Age 29, Butcher Catharine, Age 29, Wife James L., Age 7, Son Allen F., Age 5, Son William H., Age 3, Son 1860 US CENSUS, ALLENTOWN LEHIGH CO. PA WARD 5 Page 1102 Lines 12-15 Ancestry.com Images Online Image # 28 June 14, 1860 EPHRAIM CLADER, AGE 37, day laborer, pers. prop. worth $200, born PA CATHARINE, age 37, born PA Charles, son, age 8 Mary E, age 7 - (Mary was baptized 16 Nov 1845 in Zion Reformed Church, Allentown.) 1870 US Census, Ephraim, Age 45, was living in a hotel run by Allen Reiper or Reiker 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Ephraim CLODER, Widower, 57, occupation butcher - home in 1880: National Military Home, Montgomery, Ohio. Civil War Record Ephraim Clader Enlisted as a Private on 30 August 1861 Enlisted in Company B, 47th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 30 August 1861 Mustered out on 18 September 1864 I have a copy of his Civil War record, along with a copy of his son James' record. Ephraim's wife Catharine and their son James L. are buried in the Allentown West End Cemetery. James was a casualty of the Civil War, having died at Antietam. I am searching for information regarding Ephraim's parents, his marriage to Catharine, (along with her maiden name, etc.) and confirmation of birth and/or baptism for their children. I strongly suspect records may be held at Zion's (now UCC) Reformed Church in Allentown. If anyone on this list has access to those records, I would be very grateful for any help you can give.

Hi, Here are some more obituaries from Allentown from 1895. Sue Rebecca Heiney Wednesday, November 27, 1895 Obituary Rebecca, widow of Amandus Heiney, of Altonah, Northampton County, died Monday, aged 84 years. Funeral tomorrow. Florence M. Heist Friday, April 5, 1895 Obituary Florence M. Heist, daughter of Charles A. Heist, the school teacher at Shoenersville, died Wednesday, aged 4? Years. Funeral on Saturday. Interment at Lyons, Berks County. Hannah Heist Wednesday, March 20, 1895 Obituary Hannah, widow of John Heist, of New Zionsville, died yesterday aged 88 years. She is survived by one son, Edward, with whom she resided. Funeral Friday morning at New Zionsville. Rev. Eli Keller officiating. Lizzie May Heitz Friday, May 3, 1895 Death Notice Heitz, In this city, May 1, 1895, Lizzie May Heitz, daughter of Francis and Mary C. Heitz, aged 1 month and 23 days. Funeral service from the home of the parents, No 528 Brush Street, Saturday at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Interment in Union Cemetery. Helen May Helfrich Friday, April 19, 1895 Death Notice Helfrich, In this city, April 18, 1895, of Scarlet Fever, Helen May, daughter of John I. And Zenia M. Helfrich, aged 2 years, 5 months and 17 days. Interment private in Union Cemetery, on account of the disease. Memorial services in Salem’s Reformed Church, Chew Street on Saturday at 2:30 pm to which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. God in his wisdom has recalled The one his love has given And though the body moulder here The soul is safe in Heaven. Jonas Heller Saturday, November 9, 1895 Obituary Jonas Heller, died at his home in Whitehall, above Mickley’s Church yesterday morning of dropsy, aged 60 years. He was the father of Abner Heller, the South Allentown undertaker. A widow and three children survive. The funeral will be held on Tuesday forenoon at the Jordan Lutheran Church. Mrs. Heller’s father was buried on Thursday. Mother of I. Hellman Wednesday, September 11, 1895 Obituary The mother of I. Hellman, milliner, at No 643 Hamilton Street, died at her home at Plainfield, N. J. after a lingering illness. Estella May Hellrich Saturday, March 30, 1895 Death Notice Hellrich, In East Allentown, March 29, Estella May, daughter of John and Emma Hellrich, aged 2 years, 1 month and 13 days. Funeral on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the residence of the parents. In Clader’s sub-division to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend without further notice. Services at the house. Interment in West End Cemetery. Edward C. Hellig Wednesday, August 14, 1895 Obituary Edward G. Hellig, of Pottstown, died Monday morning aged 75 years. A year ago he suffered a paralytic stroke, from which he never fully recovered. William G. Hellig of the First Ward, this city, is a brother of deceased. Mr. Hellig was a carpenter by trade, and entered the employ of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company half a century ago and remained with that company until eight years ago, when deceased work owing to increasing years. Mr. Hellig assisted in the sonstruction of part of the line. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon. Edwin W. Hendricks Monday, April 22, 1895 Obituary Edwin W. Hendricks, a son of the long deceased, William H. Hendricks, and his wife Ellen L., daughter of Stephen Rhoads, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday of hasty consuption after an illness of several months which started with the grip on January 21. He was weighmaster for the Consiliated Steel and Wire Company and a graduate of the Allentown High School in 1891. His sister, Miss Carrie A. Hendricks, survives. Since the death of his mother he and his sister resided at No. 611 Turner Street. Deceased was 21 years and 5 months of age. He was a member of the Y.M.C.A. and Mercury Wheelmen and had a large circle of friends, who will regret to hear of his early death. Funeral will take place Wednesday at 10 a.m. Services at his late residence, at which Rev. T. J. Hacker, his pastor, will officiate. Interment in Fairview Cemetery will follow. Death Notice Hendricks, In this city, April 20, 1895, Edwin W., son of the late William F. and Ellen Hendricks aged 21 years and 5 months. Funeral services at his late residence, No 611 Turner Street on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock to which the friends and relatives are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Hannah Henn Wednesday, April 17, 1895 Death Notice Henn, at Rittersville, April 14, 1895, Hannah, wife of Samuel Henn, aged 71 years, 2 months and 10 days. Funeral on Thursday forenoon at 9:30 o’clock from the residence of her husband, Rittersville, relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment Union Cemetery, this city. Services after burial in Trinity United Evangelical Church, Tenth Street, corner of Chestnut. John Henry Tuesday, November 5, 1895 Obituary John Henry, died at Danielsville on Saturday evening at 7 o’ clock. He leaves a wife and one child, 13 months old. His father and mother and one sister, Sarah, the wife of Cyrus Roichy, also survive. John, was a son of William Henry. The funeral will be held at the Little Moore township church tomorrow forenoon at 10 o’clock. He was 31 ?years of age. Mr. Henry was badly injured by a boiler explosion at the quarry Thursday morning. Lanah Henry Friday, December 6, 1895 Obituary Lanah, wife of Stephen Henry, of Danielsville died yesterday, aged 59 years. Apoplexy was the cause of the death. Two sons, Adam and Tilghman Henry of Danielsville survive. Funeral on Tuesday morning at Cherryville. Rev. Mabry officiating. Ruth G. Henry Wednesday, June 26, 1895 Death Notice Henry, at Reading, June 24, 1895, Ruth G., infant daughter of Uriah and Ellen J. Henry, aged 1 year and 25 days. Funeral services at the residence of R. W. Dreher, No 525 N. 10th Street, this city, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock to which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Burial at West End Cemetery. Victoria I. Hensinger Thursday, July 11, 1895 Death Notice Hensinger, In this city, July 8, 1895, Victoria I., wife of W. H. Hensinger, aged 25 years.? Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. V. or Y. Bittenbender, Alburtis to which the relatives and friends are cordially invited without further notice. Services and interment at Lehigh Church. Laura Herman Tuesday, October 22, 1895 Obituary Laura, wife of Robert Herman of Slatedale, died suddenly Saturday forenoon while at her household duties. She had been in ill health for some time from a complication of diseases. She left a husband and an adopted child. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning. Rev. J. I. Yetter of Slatington will officiate. Ammon F. Herrmann Tuesday, February 5, 1895 Obituary Ammon F. Herrmann, the youngest son of professor C. F. Herrmann, died at his home on Turner Street, near Church, at 6:25 last evening. He was sick in bed for one week. He was 25 years, 10 months and 19 days old. His young wife, who is a daughter of William S. Hamersley, survives. They were married four years and seven months and have lost one child. Deceased was a member of Salem’s Reformed Church.

Diana, Northumberland bounced back. Eat Allen Cemetery Mosser William, died 25 Dec 1831, aged 83y Mary,his wife died 26 Oct 1829, age 83y Hay's Cemetery Lattig, Peter, born March 2, 1742, died 31 July 1824, Maria E., his wife, born June 1744, died May 19, 1821. Children, Jacob, Christina married Philp Brotzman, Susanna married Thomas Richard, Elizabeth married Melchior Hay, Rosina married Frederick Mosser, Sarah married Leonard Walker and Anna Maria. Saucon township, buried Dec 11, 1806 Elizabeth Catharine Moser, aged 347 9m 2d John Messinger, at Stocker's May 11, 1808 aged 62y 1m Michael Messinger at Messinger's Sept 1 1809 aged 22y 5m 7d Peter Reiss, at Easton, May 3, 1824 aged 56 John Messinger at Forks aged 297 2m 24d Catharine Moser at Dryland, Aug 38 1838 age 38y 4m Marriages 1787 Jan 9 Mr. N. Moessinger Sr., with the widow Elizabeth Butz 1795 Feb 1 Mr. Beuller with Elizabeth Moessinger, d/o Philip 1798 July 29 Michael Messinger to Elizabeth Uhler 1800 May 14 Jacob Messinger to Anna Maria Michael 1804 Sept 4 Christian Gressman to Charlotta Messinger 1806 Aug 22 Philip Rees to Mary Barnes 1807 March 1 Abraham Messinger to Margaretha Kaemrer 1808 April 24 Henry Weizel to Juliana Correll 1809 Sept 18 William Reis to Anna Maria Wilhem 1811 June 5 William Gray to Christina Rees 1812 June 16 Jacob Rees to Elizabeth Siegel 1812 Nov 22 Henry Reis to Elisabeth Falstich 1814 July 10 Joseph Moser to Susan Lawall 1816 Oct 27 Henry Messinger to Sarah Buchman 1824 July 4 Jacob Huber to Rebecca Moser 1824 Aug 29 Jacob Wetsel to Rosina Wilhelm 1827 May 1 John Gehres to Eliz. Reiss 1827 June 2 Christian Speer to Eliz. Frees 1827 Aug 26 John Taubet to Susan Moser 1831 Jan 13 Andrew Reiss to Hannah Reichart 1831 Feb 20 Joseph Schlabach to Eliz Reis 1831 Feb 20 Joseph Lynn to Maria Moser 1836 June 14 William Moser to Catharine Diehl 1841 Sept 9 George Reis to Mary Lamb 1841 Nov 23 Jacob Kreidler to Ann Messinger 1842 Aug 21 Cyrus Frees to Levina Serfass 1842 Nov 27 William Herzell to Maltida Messinger Best Wishes, Geri

Hi, Here is Number 36 of the 1895 obituaries from Allentown Sue Stephen Hauser Thursday, November 7, 1895 Column About four weeks ago, Stephen Hauser, a shoe manufacturer, residing at No 531 North Eighth Street, went to Chambersburg to visit an adopted son who is located at that (Stephen Hauser) place. While there, he met with an accident which resulted in fracturing an arm. He was improving rapidly from his injuries, when he was stricken with apoplexy, which resulted in his death. The body arrived at the Terminal in his death, last evening and was taken to the home of his aged widow. Deceased was in his 73rd year. The funeral will take place from his alte home on Saturday morning at 8 o’clock. Services and burial at the Howertown Church. Death Notice Hauser, at Chambersburg, November 7, 1895, Stephen Hauser, aged 72 years, 7 months and 19 days. Funeral from his late home, No 531 North Eighth Street, this city, on Saturday morning at 8 o’clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Burial and services at Howertown Church. Kirt Hausman Friday, August 9, 1895 Obituary Kirt, the 7 year old son of Solomon Hausman, died at 8:30 a.m. yesterday at the home of his parents, No 222 North Jordan Steet, after an illness of six weeks from typhoid fever. Death Notice Hausman, In this city, August 8, 1895, Cutris, son of Solomon and Ellen Hausman, aged 8 years, 6 months and 11 days. Funeral on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence of the parents, No.222 Jordan Street to which relatives and friends are cordially invited without further notice. Services at the house. Interment at Fairview Cemetery. Lewis J. Hausman Saturday, March 9, 1895 Obituary Lewis J. Hausman, a member of the grocery firm of L. J. Hausman and Co., Sixth and Walnut Streets, died yesterday morning at his home, No 810 Walnut Steet from consumption, aged 37 years old. He had been in ill health for more than a year and bedfast since Christmas. Deceased was born near Mickley’s and for a number of years held a clerical position with the Lehigh Valley Railroad. A year ago, he started in the grocery business with his father-in-law, John Schwartz. He is survived by his wife and son, both parents and a brother, John Hausman. Funeral Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Death Notice Hausmen, In this city, March 8, Lewis J. Hausman, aged 37 years and 3 months. Funeral, Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. from his late residence No 810 Walnut Street. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Burial private. West End Cemetery. Raymond Henry Hausman Monday, September 30, 1895 Death Notice Hausman, At Rittersville, Septembr 28, Raymond Henry, son of Harvey and Emma Hausman, aged 3 years, 11 months and 28 days. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the parents, Rittersville, to which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Services and burial at the Rittersville Church. Florence Eugenia Hay Monday, April 8, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Florence Eugenia Hay, wife of Rev. C. E. Hay, pastor of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, died on Friday night at her home, No 1107 Walnut Street. She had been in failing health for several years and for the past three months she was confined to bed. Mrs. Hay was a daughter of Rev. Albert G. Dole, a Reformed Pastor, and wife (nee Jeffries). She was born at Bloomsboro, Maryland and prior to her marriage to Rev. Mr. May she lived with her parents at Milton, Philadelphia, Shippensburg, and Huntingdon. She was married on May 10, 1881, to Rev. Hay while the latter was pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, this city. The husband and one daughter, Miss Lilliam Hay, the aged mother and three brothers and sisters survive. John J. Dole, of Curwensville, Clearfield County; Miss S. Lizzie Dole of this city; Mrs. Kate A. Huff of Tioga and Mrs. Lou Smith of Philadelphia. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning. Death Notice Hay, fell asleep in this city, April 5, 1895. Florence E., wife of Rev. Charles E. Hay, pastor of St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Funeral services at the residence of her husband, No 1107 Walnut Street on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock to which the friends and relatives are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment in Harrisburg, Pa. Same day. Funeral of Florence E. Hay, (Mrs. Rev. C. E. Hay) was held yesterday morning from her late home, No 1107 Walnut Street. Many friends gathered at the house to do honor to the memory of a woman whose life was given to the work of Christianity and charity. The body was dressed in a white shroud and reposed in a black cloth covered cedar casket. At the head of the casket was placed a floral crown, tribute of the grief-stricken husband. In her hand, she held a lily, which as the offering of her little daughter, Lillian. Other floral tributes were as follows: Gates ajar, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Sunday School; bouquet, Mr. J. W. Wood, bouquet, the Misses, Millie and Margaret Spatz, carnations, Mrs. W. H. Marter, Philadelphia; carnations, Mr. and Mrs. G. Ellsworth; lyre, Sunday School Class; bouquet, Mr. K. Kleppinger, bouquet, Mrs. John Parton; roses, Mrs. W. A. Hassler. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Drs. J. A. Singmaster, S. G. Wagner and S. A. Repase. The music was by the choir of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and the hymns song were “There is a Calm for those Who Weep” Asleep in Jesus, and There is a Haven of Peaceful Rest.” The body was taken to Harrisburg on the 10:15 p.m. East Penn train for interment. Charles Heard Wednesday, January 23, 1895 Death Notice A terrible death on the railroad. Charles Heard, a Penn Argyl slater, was found dead yesterday along the Bangor and Portland Railroad at Belfast with both legs cut off. It is presumed that while walking on the track, he was struck by a passenger train leaving Easton, Monday night and that he bled to death during the night. He was 35 years old and leaves a family. Reuben Heberling Tuesday, September 17, 1895 Obituary Reuben Heberling, an old and respected citizen of Lehighton, died last Thursday morning from hasty consumption. He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters. He is also survived by his sister, Mrs. June Obert, and one brother, John Heberling of Lehigh. He was a veteran of the late war and a member of Col. John D. Bartolette Post No 481, G. A. R. The funeral was held yesterday. Jennie D. Heffner Tuesday, August 13, 1895 Death Notice Heffner, In this city, August 9th, 1895, Jennie D., daughter of Charles F. and Caroline Heffner. Funeral from her parents residence No 145 North Tenth Street, on Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock which the relatives and friends and the English Bible Class of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Services after burial in St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Ninth and Turner Streets. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Irene J. Heffner Monday, February 25, 1895 Obituary Mrs. John A. Heffner, of Fullerton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ott, died yesterday forenoon of hasty consumption, aged 24 years, 8 months and 24 days. Funeral services, Friday afternoon in St. Michael’s Lutheran Church. Interment will be made in West End Cemetery. Rev. Lamber officiating. Death Notice At Fullerton, February 24, 1895, Irene J., wife of John A. Heffner, and daughter of Milton and Abigail Ott, aged 24 years, 8 months and 24 days. Funeral Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the residence of her parents, Second Street, Fullerton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Services before burial in St. Michael’s Church, Ninth and Turner Streets. Interment in West End Cemetery. Beulah M. Heilman Thursday, October 10, 1895 Death Notice Heilman, In Coplay, October 8, 1895, Beulah M., daughter of Harry A. and Stella B. P. Heilman, aged 4 months and 12 days. Polly Heilman Wednesday, June 12, 1895 Death Notice Heilman, In this city, on the 10th inst., Polly, widow of Charles Heilman, aged 74 years. Susan A. Heilman Tuesday, January 8, 1895 Death Notice Heilman, In this city, January 6, 1895, Susan A. Heilman, wife of Francis E. Heilman, aged 33 years and 15 days. Funeral from the residence of her husband, No 517 Park Street, on Friday afternoon at 1:30 which the friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Funeral services in Seibert’s Evangelical Church, Ninth and Liberty Streets. Interment after services in Union Cemetery. Ralph Norman Hein Monday, December 23, 1895 Obituary An infant child of Augusta M. and Mary A. Hein, of No 213 South Fifth Street, died on Saturday of pneumonia, aged 4 months. Funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Death Notice Hein, In this city, December 21, 1895, Ralph Norman, infant son of Augusta and Mary A. Hein, aged 4 months Funeral from the residence of the parents, No 213 South Fifth Street on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery.

could someone clarify the distinction between the Union Evangelical Church (1806) in Neff's and the Union United Church of Christ in Neff's (1817)? Was this two different churches, or did the name change? Thanks.

I am searching for Daniel Wetzel's 1792-1870 and his wife, Catherine (Borger) Berger's 1802-1890, their parents and their children. Daniel and Catherine had Eliza (Leise), Marietta and Susannah. The minister who conducted Catherine's funeral wrote that she had 6 sons, 6 daughters, 31 grandchildren, 66 ggrandchildren, 1 gggrandchild. Daniel and Catherine lived in Macungie, buried in Berks Co. I believe the parents of Catherine Berger were Jonas and Elizabeth but I have never been able to find proof of this or any records. Hope someone can help me with this family. This has been a dead end for me for a very long time. Janet

Hi, don't know if you remember me, but I sure remember you. And you were there for me when it counted. So there's nobody that I would to help more than you. I'm going send you some stuff and see if you can sort it out. I had a lot of Henry Wetzel. and family, and be darned if I can find it. I'll keep looking. Northampton Co 15 April 1801 Estate of Conrad Wetzel, Macungie township and wife CAthaine Wetzel, Petitioner Henry Jarrett, Esq. Macungie township, ex. for bth estate John Wetzel, son of both of the deceased. 22 Aug 1801 Estate of Rev. Jacob VanBuskirk, Sureties, former-John Wetzel, John Jarret, (Jarret now decline to enter bonds. New, to serve, John Wetzell, Jacob Van Buskirk, the petitioner, heirs, John Van Buskirk, Adam Singmater and Letty his wfe, Philip Hahn and his wife, Peter Grim and Dianna, his wife, George VanBuskirk, John Shymer and Sarah, his wife, Thomas VanBuskirk, Esther VanBuskirk, heir of Elizabeth Rex, (deceased) Mary, widow of deceased. 20 Aug 1813 Estate of John Wetzell, of the county (now in Lehigh) requested citation on surviving exrs to "shew" cause why they should not give security for their duties as exrs. Petitioner, John Mechlin, legal rep of the late Catharine Mechlin, (formerly Wetzell) who also became the attorney for the children of Catharine. Exrs. John, Jacob, Adam (now deceased) Wetzell, all son of the deceased. 19 Nov 1813, Settlements of accounts, Estate of Adam Wetzel.., who was ex. of John Wetzel.. 22 Aug 1814 Estate of Adam Wetzell, deceased, who was one ex. of John Wetzell, deceased, Admin. Peter Rhoads Jr., ( of Adam Wetzell's estate) distribution, Daniel Wetzell, Conrad Wetzell, heirs of Henry Wetzell, deceased, John Wetzell, Jacob Wetzell, heirs of Adam Wetzell, Elizabeth Groul, late Wetzell, heirs of Catharine Mechlin, deceased (late Wetzell) heirs of Magdalena Shlough, deceased, (late Wetzell). 27 April 1809 Estate of Conrad Wetzel, petitoner, Henry Jarett, one heir. ex John Wetzel. 27 April 1809, Estate of Catharine Jarrett, who was the d/o Conrad Wetzel, Macungie township, petitioner, Henry Jarrett, Lower Nozareth township, one son of deceased. Exrs. of Conrad Wetzell estate-John Wetzell Carbon Co Daniel Wetzel (lausane) to Philippine Mace,(Masz/Meiz) my line) Sugarloaf Sept 19 1841 Rachel Wetzel, a son, Georg 1836, bp Aug 30, 1837. Sp Johannes and CAtharine Wetzel Philip Hinkel and Hanna (my line) a dau, Sibilla May 7 1839 bp June 9, 1839, Sp Johannes and Catharine Wetzel. Philip Hinkel, and Lydia Wetzel, a son Levi, July 15 1858, bp Oct 24 1858, sp Daniel and Sarah Faust Valentine Wetzel and Susanna nee Hedinger, a dau Susanna April 10, 1857 Daniel Wetzel and Philipine a dau. Louisanne April 9, 1842 Daniel Wetzel and Philippina a son, Samuel, April 20 1845, sp Johannes Wetzel and Catharine Daniel Wetzel and Philipina a son, Levy, Sept 17, 1847 Valentine Wetzel and Susanna, a son Mathew, Nov 27 1847, sp Daniel "Wetsel" and wife David Wetzel and Elizabeth, a son Valentine, July 26 1857, sp Valentine and Susanna Wetzel Daniel Wetzel and Philippina a dau Emma Caroline Nov 28, 1857 David Wetzel and wf Elizabeth Hinkel, a dau Lydia Aug 18 1859 Daniel Wetzel and Philipina Meass (Mace) John Adam, Jan 19 1860. Sp William Faust and Mary nee Romich John Wetzel and Susanna nee Diehl, a dau Lydia, May 8 1859, sp Daniel Wetzel and Elizabeth Amos Hinkel and Suanna Wetzel (my great-grandparents) a dau. Lucy Ann, Nov 12, 1863, sp Daniel Wetzel. and Phoebe Ann David Wetzel and Elizabeth nee Hinkel, a son, Joseph Nov 27 1867 David Wetzel and Elizabeth ne Hinkel a son, Amos June 26 1870, sp Amos Hinkel and Susanna nee Wetzel Amos Hinkle and Susannah nee Wetzel a son, Frank Eli Dec 21, 1872 Charles Wetzel and Catharine Michael, a son William Wallace Feb 6, 1872 David Wetzel and Elizabeth nee Hinkel, a son, Jonas David, June 28, 1873 Charles Wetzel and Catharine Michel, a son Robert Silvester, June 3 1875, sp Daniel Wetzel and Philippine Samuel Wetzel and Amanda Wissler, a son Samuel Jacob, June 6 1875, sp Amos and Susanna Hinkel Amos Hinkel and Susanna Wetzel a dau Emmaline April 13 1875 (my great-grand and grandmother) Best Wishes, Geri

Is there anyone on the Lehigh list who researches the surname Wetzel/Wetsel/Whetsel/Whetzel/Whitsell? Has anyone found first or middle names such as Daniel, John (Homer), Stephen, Nelson or Delmar used for any of the Wetzel families from Macungie Twp. or other counties in eastern PA? I am looking for the parents of a Stephen Whetzel b. 1822. Believe that his grandfather was a brother of a Daniel Wetzel b. 1757 who changed the spelling to Wetsel. Daniel's parents were John Wetzel and Johanna Jane Jarrett of Macungie Twp. John Wetzel's parents were Conrad Wetzel and Catherine Bayer. Any clues would be gratefully welcomed. Marilyn: Lake Co., IL

Montgomery Co Abraham Smith, the father was born in Frederick township, March 18, 1794, s/o Jacob and Margaret Smith. Sorrow came early to the home of Abraham Smith was born, his mother being left a widow when he was only 13 months old. and the child Abraham, being bound out to Christiian Fyer when he was 4 years old. He learned the shoemakers trade with Michae Sensender, of Limerick township. On Sept 20, 1816, he married Elizabeth Christman, of Limerich township and moved to Deep Creek in Frederick township. In about 1836 he moved to Pottstown. He was a soldier in Peter Hanley's Co., in the war of 1812. To his first marriage to Elizabeth Christman, six children were born, Mary, w/o Levi Wildermuth, John C., Elizabeth married Rufus B. Longaker, Jacob C., Sarah married William Wamback and Abram C. The first Mrs. Smith died, and Abraham Smith married 2nd in 1845 to Mrs. Mary Maisberger. There were no children of the 2nd marriage. Abraham Smith died April 6, 1878 in his 85th year. John Christman Smith s/o Abraham and Elizabeth (Christman) Smith, born at Deep Creek, Frederick township, Dec 1, 1818, and died July 21, 1882. He married Rebecca Maria Pennybacker, d/o Henry and Elizabeth, of Hanover Township, Montgomery County. Children, Sarah E., born Oct 23, 1842, died Feb 7, 1912, married William H. Rhoads, who was born Aug 17 1855 and died March 5, 1903 and they had one child, Edna R.. Mary Ann married Henry G. Kulp, Henry, deceased, Andora P., married Charles F. Sissler. Northampton Co "Chrisman", Henry, Chestnut Hill township, 9/3/1768, proved __ children, Christoper, Elizabeth, Catharine, Magdalena, Margaret, Sophia, Henry. Best Wishes, Geri

Lebanon Co The Rex family was establised in Lebanon county by Abraham and Samuel Rex, who came from Chestnut Hill, Germantown, and located at Schaefferstown, formerly in Lancaster Co, where Samuel became a JP. He left no issue. Abraham Rex, came to Lebanon Co, prior to his marriage to Elizabeth Shaeffer, d/o Henry and Eve Shaeffer, and granddauther of Alexander Shaeffer, founder of Shaefferstown.. Children; Mary, who married Peter Zimmerman, Samuel S. married Lucetta Shultz, d/o Peter, Franklin, killed in a railroad accident. Ann, married W. M. Weigley of Schaefferstown. Abraham who married Amanda Horter of Germantown, George born Dec 3, 1815, who read medicine with Dr. Gloninger, practiced at Jonestown, later at Sout Bend, IN and also at Phila. Dr. George Rex, married Herietta Harper, of Lebanon Co. Cyrus Rex, the only surviving member of the family of Abraham and Elizabeth Rex, was born Aug 2, 1822. Mr. Rex never married. Best Wishes, Geri

Thank you very much. I'm no longer set up for one on one, just surnames. Rev. War Rex Daniel, PA Line, applied 1832 in Adams Co aged 78 and was then referred to as Daniel Rex Sr. Soldier lived in Northampton Co., PA at enlistment. Soldier died in Aug 1835. In 1850 soldier's son William Rex was of Gettysburg, in Adams Co. In 1877 a Willaim N. Rex was of Shelby in Richland Co., Ohio William PA line, soldier lived in the part of Northampton Co., that became Lehigh Co at enlistment he applied 1832 Northampton Co, aged nearly 86. Soldier referred to a brother (not named) who had served in same Company with him during the Rev. Soldier died 4 Feb 1837 17 July 1810, Estate of Rev. Jacob VanBuskirk, Macungie township. Widow, Mary, children, Jacob, JOhn, George, Thomas, Elizabeth, w/o Jacob Rex, Sarah, w/o JOhn Shimer, Mary, wife of Philip Hahn, Dianna w.o Peter "Strini", Letty, w/o Adam Singmaster, Hetty 19 Jan 1810 Estate of George Rex. Jr. Heidelbert township (cooper) admins. George Rex Sr. and Catharine Rex. 24 Jan 1812 Guardian for 2 minor children of George Rex Jr. Petitioner, John Rex, brother of deceased. Children, George and Maria 17 March 1773, Estate of George Rex. Sr. yeoman, Heidelberg township, widow __ 8 children, William Rex, others not named. Guardian for minon children of George Rex Sr. (both under 14) children, Salome and Catharine. Lehigh Co. History Rex family. The founder of this family was George Rex, born in Germany 1682 and died in Washington township, Oct 18, 1772. He and his wife, Barbara, after spending some time in Germantown, came to Heidelberg (now Washington) township. Took land in 1739. JP of Northampton in 1757 Jacob Rex. receoved from his father, Dec 20, 1749, a tract of 276 acres upon which, in 1752 he erected a dwelling. Upon the date stone, in addition to the date he had carved his and his wife's initials This stone was used again when the present house was built by George Rex, a great=great-granndson. Jacob was born April 5, 1724, and died April 11, 1802. He ws married, May 16, 1749, to Ann Elizabeth Arner. They had a number of children, among them were, Christoper, Abraham, William and George Adm Christoper married Hannah Holder, and had. George, Capt.John (1758-1868) married Salome Farber, Mary, married Abraham Sevitz, Elisabeth, married Daniel Andrews, Hannah married John Frederik, Barbara married John Keener, George was born Jan 8, 1788 and died March 12 "1783" married Magdalena Miller. Children; Stephen married Fianna Rex, d/o Joel, Ephraim married Sarah Shadel, Nathan, married Rufena Hunsicker, Polly married Levi Kern, Mary, married Ephraim Lentz, Sara married Nathaniel Kern, and Moses married Sarah Freyman. Nathan Rex, s/o George, was born April 8, 1817, married Rufena Hunsicker, who was born June 3, 1838, (living in 1913). Members of the Frieden's Lutheran Churchl Children; Flora, born1852, died 1878, Catharine E. born 1855 married John Rex., Mary A. born 1858 married JOhn Kuntz and Leon P. Leon P., was born Aug 6, 1861. He married Nov 10, 1885 to Olivia E. Peter. Children; Leda Olivia, Chauncey R.H., Leland Sranford, and Leon P. Jr. On the barn appears the following interesting names and dates. George Rex 1739 Jacob Rex 1749 Christoper Rex 1785 George Rex 1833 S.&M. Rex 1848 Leon P. Rex 1892 Stephen Rex, s/o George and grandson of Christoper, was born Sept 21, 1812, and died Dec 4, 1890. He married Fianna Rex, d/o Joel Rex. She had 3 brothers, Paul, Tilghman and William. She was born Feb 5, 1820. Children; Mary, Louisa, Menno, Ellen, Wilson, and Emma Willliam Rex, son of George, the pioneer, with his wife Margaret, moved from Germantown to Northampton about 1750. very little is known about him, execpt that his son, was born about 1744 and was said to be living in 1832. William Jr, was the father of 7 children, viz/ Mrs. ______West, Henry, Daniel, Jacob who had 2 sons; Nathan and Isaac. John, Willaim and John George. The latter was born 1803 and died in 1875. He married Elizabeth Greiger and and had, Eliza, Solomon, George, Jacob and Reuben. George was born Oct 15, 1829 and in 1835 he married Fianna Snyder. They had children; Louisa, Levi, Matilda, Menno G., Emma, Mary. Reuben was the lather of Leana and Wilson, the latter a JP of Slatedale. William Rex Sr., said to have been another son of George, by name, who left 3 children. Margaret, John George and Maria. The children of JOhn George are, Maria, married John Miller and George, who children are, Mary, Stephen, and Jonas. John Rex became the father of 9, Mrs. ___Blose, Mrs __Ross, John of Mulberry, IN, Mrs. Miler, of Mulberry, IN, Mrs. Geiger, Eliza, Mrs. Hunsicker, John George, William, Henry, Leon, of Iowa. John, a son of William, resides at Best, PA. Marriage recorded at Phila July 26 1759 Abraham Rex to Anna Bastian Recorded at Northampton Deed for natural love and affection and 5 shilling Dec 20, 1749, ( a note states that deed was "entered erronneously" and not "indexed" it is re-entered with additiona information. Grantor; George Rex, Germantown township, Phila, Co., a blacksmith, and his wife Baraba. Grantee, Jacob Rex, Germantown township, Phila. Co, corwainer, their son. Propert, 276 acres formerly in Bucks Co. by vacant land and land of George Rex Jr., (part of 400 acre tract granted to George Rex. the father, by patent, 22 Dec 1739; Mexican War Rex Archibald, 10 Feb 1887 PA srv Co I 3rd US Inf, and srv Co B. 54th PA inf Henry, 22 Aug 1887. NE srv Co K 2nd PA Vols. Remarried Widow with pensions Knows, Matilda, filed 1909 widow of Andrew J. Rex, of Co. K. 109th PA Miller, Catharine A., filed 1904 w/o Aaron Rex of Co F. 132nd PA Smith, Susan, filed 1920, w/o David Rex Co.A. 68th IN Rex, Eliza, filed 1928 w/o Daneil M. James of Co C 1st WI Rex,Sarah C., filed 1917 no #'s are given, w/o Joseph Young of Co H. 138 IN Inf and 21st Indpt Bttry of IN to be cont. Best Wishes, Geri

Berks County Christman, Nathan G., was born in Frederick township, Sept 11, 1841 a son of Nathan and grandson of Henry. I. Henry Christman, one of 4 brothers, the others being John, Daniel and Jacob. He lived in Macungie township. He wife was a member of the Radler family; Children, Jonas, Ephraim, Jacob, Samuel, Nathan, Mrs. John Kerchner, Mrs. George Geiger and Mrs. William Geiger. II Nathan Christman, son of Henry was born in Macungie township, Lehigh Co, died 1887 in Montgomery Co. Mr. Christman married twice, first to Esther German, who died 1863, the mother of Matilda, who died young, Lucinda, Nathan G., James, Wilson, Jonathan and Henry. The 2nd wife was Elizabeth Huber of Falkner Swampm whi died 1892, and she had Lizzie, married Edwin Erdman, Civilla married Hiram, and Augustus III Nathan G. On Oct 28, 1866 he married Rachel Herbein, d/o Jonas and Lydia (Herbein) Herbein. Children; (1) Lydia H. married Gideon A.D. Hoch and they had, Gideon, Maud, HErmuhis Webser,Edna, and Elwood. (2) Olivia married Sylvanius Mertz of Exter and had Carrie, Nathan, Jacob, Maggie, Helen, Mabel and Sue. (3) Jonas born 1871 married Mary Bush, children; Harvey, Florence, Nathan, William, Edna and Cora. (4) Ella L. married William Deagler of Friedensburg and they had, Blanche, Harvey, John, Ella, Sarah, Catharine and James. (5) Edwin M, 1879-1880 (6) Stella I. Christman, Michael, resided at Rockland, buried at the New Jerusalem Church. Children Daniel, John, Philip, and Susanna married Benjamin Mertz. II Daniel, was born in Falkners Swamp in 1815, he died in 1883. He married Elizabeth Gruber, d/o Michael of Maxatawny. She died Feb 1, 1853, aged 31. Children, Charles H., Sarah married Daniel Mayer, Cassie married Willoughby Eck, Daniel S., died at 7, and Frank of Kutztown III Charles H., of Topton, was born at Mazatawny, July 15, 1841. He married July 24, 1864 to Sarah A. Koch, d/o Charles and Maria (Clauser) Koch and granddaughter of Carl Koch, who married a Miss Dottery. Mr. and Mrs. Christman had children; Mary E., married Moses E. Newbold of Topton, Daniel S., lived in Allentown, Henry E., died age 6., William A., resides in Mazatawny, Sallie E., married Wallace Fry, Oscar died age 4, Charles H I. Christman, Peter his will was probated May 26, 1812. II Peter Christman, married a Barto. Children; Isac, John B., Elizabeth, Anna, married Daniel Dietrich and Kate married Charles Detweiler III Isaac, born 1817 He is buried at Fairwood cemetery. He married Esther Deisher, d/o Peter. Children; Willliam, Deisher, Tobias, Peter, Jerome, Louisa, Helena, Wilhelemina, Esther, and Caroline III John B., also s/o Peter, married Susanna Geary, d/o John and Catharine (Glasser) Geary. Children; Fianna, Jemima, Mary, John, Charles I.G.. Best Wishes, Geri

Geri, Thank you for all the data you provide us. I don't think I've ever asked you if you have any Rex data for Lehigh Co. I have a large database for this family but you may be able to solve a few mysteries. Especially looking for parents of Lydia Rex who married Jacob Rex about 1836 (maiden name is Rex too). She was born March 24, 1814 and died Sep 26 1870 and is buried in Heidelberg Cemetery. Thank you. Michelle

Northampton Co 1795 Nov 11 New quardian for only child of John Christman, Upper Milford township, Child, Catharine, the petitioner, now over 14 22 Jan 1813 Estate of Jacob Christman, Lower Saucon (died 1811), widow Mary, 9 children; John eldest son, Elizabeth, w/o Jacob Shich, Mary, deceased,wife of Jacob Miller (left 4 children; John, Elizabeth, Susanna, and Jacob), Philip, Eve, Sarah, deceased, wife of Jacob Unangst (left 6 children), Susanna, wife of Philip Sharrer, Catharine, deceased, wife of Frederick Miller(left one child, John Miller). 23 April 1813 Guardian for minor grandchildren of Jacob Christian, Williams township, daughter, Margaret, deceased, wife of Frederick Miller, grandchild, John Miller, only child of deceased daughter Margaret. 12 Jan 1804 Estate of David Mersh, Lehigh township, exrs. George Marsh 20 March 1764 Guardians for minor children of Jacob Christman, died about 3 years ago. Widow, Eve Margaret, children, Eve, w/o Melchior Bear, George over 21, Jacob, over 14, Susnnan, over 14, John, Philip, Henry Monroe Co Oct 15, 1872 at Broadheadsville, Monroe Co, William A. Kresge married Mary A. Christman. Children; Cora A., married George S. Brown of Weissport, Eugene M., Morris C. and Mary C. Mary A. (Christman) Kresge, was born Aug 12, 1847 at Kunkletown, d/o Thomas and Mary (Smail) Christman also of Monroe Co, who had a family of 10 children, David, Aaron of Dallas,PA., Mary w/o William A. Kresge, Sarah, Lucinda, maried Peter Hinene, Edwin of Lehighton, Emma, Sarah, Abraham of Lehighton, Elizabeth, w/o Theodore Smith of Lehighton. John and Mary (Andrews) Christman, paternal grandparent of Mary A., were married in Eldred township. Children; Thomas, father of Mary A. (Christman) Kresge, Elizabeth, w/o John Boyer, Kate A. w.o William Hauck. William and Barbara Serfass, maternal grandparent of Mrs. Kresge, of Eldred township. Children; Mary, mother of Mrs. Kresge, George married Kate Greensike, Elizabeth, w/o Anthony Frantz, William married Barbara Serfass, John married Effie Everett, Amelia w/o Melvn Christman, Susanna w.o Henry Hauck, and Reuben married Miss. Hauck. Marsh, Abraham, grandfather, died between 80 and 90 years of age. His first wife died leaving the following. Issac, Abraham, John, George, Sally, and Catharine.By a 2nd marriage there were 2 children, Samuel a resident of Stroudsburg and Anne, deceased. Isaac March, was born 1795, he married Mary C. Williams, children; Sally, w.o George Rafe., Susa, wife of Joseph Fenner, John, Linford, Rosanna w/o James Miller, Mary Ann, w/o Reuben Russel, Amos of Carbon Co., Catharine, w/o Edward Stoflert, Sophia, married George Stucker, Isaac, Joseph and Jerone Best Wishes, Geri

Dauphin Co. Boyd, Adam, Capt. son of John, was born in Northampton Co.,1746, married Elizabeth Young. He died May 14, 1814, buried in the Presbyterian graveyard. He married in 1784 Jeannette Mcfarlane, of Big Spring, Cumberland Co., d/o Patrick and granddaughter of James Macfarlane, who came from Ireland to PA in 1717. Mrs Boyd died early in life leaving one child, Rosanna who married Hugh Hamilton. Brown, Mercer, M.D. was born near Westchester, Chester Co., April 22, 1795. He married Rebecca Wolfly, d/o Jacob Wolfly of Middletown. Luzerne Co Brown, Frank, L., a native of Great Bend, Sus. Co, was born Nov 17, 1858. His father, George W., was also a native of Great Bend. Mr. Brown's great-grandparents were among the prisoners taken by the British at the capture of Fort McHenry.His mother's maiden name was Elmira Lewis. She was a native of Kirkwood, NY Brown, George, of Lehman township, was born Nov 24, 1809, and was reared and educated in Bucks Co., he was the son of James and Eve (Hoffman) Brown. Bucks Co Eastburn, Moses, born 4/1/1768, died 9/28/1846, marred 10/21/1790, Rachel, d/o John and Mary Knowles, the elder, was a d/o Robert and Mercy (Brown) Sotcher, and granddaughter of John and Mary(Lofty) Sotcher and also the granddaughter of George and Mercy Brown, and a cousin of Gen. Jacob Brown, Chester Co Taxables-1753-Sadsbury township included Adam Boyd, William Boyd, William Marsh, Gov. Marsh, James Boyd (farmer) James Boyd (smith) James Boyd,(weaver) Land owern-1774 included James Boyd, Thomas Boyd, Andrew Boyd, Matthew Boyd, George Boyd, William Marsh, Henry Marsh, Gravener Marsh, Joel Willis. Thornbury-1715 (now Delaware) John Willis Taxables - 1753, included Thomas Yarnell Turpehockin-1725, included, Godfrey Ffidler, Michael Shaffer, Ffrederick Shaffer, Paulus Anspach, Poston Ffisher, Jasper Reed, Hans Adam Sheets, Stofull Stump, Jery Lesh, Willistown was organized as a township about the year 1704. The families of Hibberd, Massey, Smedly, Thomas, Garret, and Yarnell were among the earliest settlers. Willistown Rate 1715 Francis Yarnell, John Yarnold, Peter Yarnold, George Garret, Taxables-1753, William Garrett, Moses Yarnell, John Yarnell, Sr., John Yarnell Jr. Amos Yarnell Sr., Francis Yarnell, Daniel Yarnell, Amos Yarnell Jr., Isaac Garrett, Bapp, Thomas married Bathsheba Husey, d/o John near New Castle, prior to 1700, and lived in Brandywine Hundred. In 1713 his wife died leaving him with several children, he married again in 1720 to Elizabeht (Conway) Booth, a widow of Middetown township Thomas Bapp Jr., married Sarah __ about 1729 and moved to VA. Peter Bapp, s/o Thomas settled in West Caln about 1725, married 1728 to Mary Lewis, d/o Evan and Ann. His sister Lydia married John Morgan, in 1735 Churchman, John, from Saffron, Waldon, in Essex, England, came to PA about 1682. John married in 1696 to Hannah Cerie, d/o Thomas and Sarah Cerie, formely of Oxford, in Oxfordshire, England. Children of John and Hannah, George, 1697, Dinah, 1699, married Messer Brown, Susanna, 1701 married William Brown, John 1705, Thomas, 1707/8, Mirian 1710 married James Brown, Edward 1713, Sarah 1716, married Joseph Trimble, William, 1720 married Abgail Brown. John Churchman, Jr., married 1729 to Margaret Brown, d/o William and Esther, Best Wishes, Geri

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 11, 1904 RICH MAN OBJECTS TO ASSESSMENT William HARRISON, the sugar refiner, filed in the Prothonetary's office an appeal from the assessment made upon his property in Cheltenham township. He claims that all of the assessments are higher than the market value of the properties and that he could not by any means realize the amount for any of them for which they are assessed. He therefore prays the court to consider the matter and reduce the assessment. The aggregate of his assessments is $328,540 on which the commissioners allowed a reduction of $5,310. He is dissatisfied with the action of the Commissioners. The Court has fixed Tuesday, June 21, at 10 o'clock a.m., as the time for hearing testimony in the matter of Mr. HARRISON's appeal. BROODING OVER ACT OF CRUELTY CAUSES INSANITY Mr. Charles EVELAND, of Doylestown, who was recently arrested on the charge of cruelty to her child which she had chained to a piece of railroad iron, but who was later acquitted as it was proven that the child is incorrigible, has brooded over her act until she has become insane. She was removed to the Hospital at Norristown and it is hoped that by proper treatment she may recover, as she has not reached a state of violence. NORTH PENN TOWN SUFFERING FROM FEVER Perkasie is suffering from an epidemic of scarlet fever. Last week five or six houses were quarantined on account of this disease. THIRD CONVICTION FOR HORSE STEALING Sixty-four-year-old Augustus STETLER for the third time received a sentence in the Montgomery county courts for horse-stealing. Gray haired, his scarred face showing the stress of years, yet straight and strong, he admitted the theft of a horse and team from in front of the Walker stables, Norristown, some time ago, in Judge WEAND's court on Monday afternoon. As punishment for his crime, STETLER will serve four years in the Eastern Penitentiary. The convicted horse thief claims Montgomery county as his birthplace, and, during his entire lifetime, had a passion for horses that soon made him one of the best judges of horseflesh in the country. A DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR IN TROUBLE The collector of school tax for 1900, Charles G. HAWKINS, of Pottstown, is in arrears to the amount of $1457.43. At a recent meeting of the board of education he submitted several propositions for settlement of the claim. They were all rejected, as neither of them provided for the payment of the entire claim, and the board passed a resolution to institute proceedings against his bondsmen. MINISTER TAKEN SICK Rev. George W. LUTZ, pastor of the Pennsburg Reformed charge came from Allentown on the early train on Sunday morning to assume the duties to which he has been but recently elected, but was taken sick and could not officiate at the morning service. John FRANTZ, one of the teachers at the Perkiomen Seminary, was secured as a substitute and he preached a very acceptable and instructive sermon to the large congregation which had assembled to greet Rev. LUTZ. FORMER EDITOR ILL Col. Conrad GEHRING, formerly editor of the Kutztown Patriot, and little grandson, Willie, of New York, arrived at the home of the former's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. DIETRICH, Kutztown. Mr. GEHRING is employed as proof reader by the Mills Printing Company, in the metropolis. He went to Kutztown to recuperate from a critical siege of illness, having suffered with kidney trouble. THREE YEAR OLD GIRL ARRESTED Shamokin has the distinction of having had the youngest prisoner in the State brought to the bar of justice in a three year old girl who while playing with a boy of the same age, threw a piece of glass at her companion. The glass struck the face and lacerated the cheek whereupon the enraged mother of the injured child swore out a warrant and had the tot arrested. TEACHER WILL GO TO NEW POSITION Warren RENNINGER, for the past few years Professor of History and Pedogogy in the Perkiomen Seminary, has been elected principal of the Narberth public schools to succeed G.F. KETTELL, who will enter the ministry. Prof. RENNINGER has accepted and will enter on his duties at the opening of next term. COLLEGE PRESIDENT RESIGNS Rev. Wm. KNAPPENBERGER President of the College for women, of Allentown, tendered his resignation to go into effect at the close of the current year. The resignation results from a lack of support on the part of the Trustees of the Institution. The retiring president served the College for twelve years and in this period made many notable changes for the betterment of the institution. A HEFTY BULL William HIESTAND, of Upper Milford, Lehigh County, takes without a doubt, the lead in fattening a large stock bull. This year the bull weighs about 2000. Butcher STEPHENS of Macungie, will make use of the monster in the near future. COW KILLED BY LIGHTNING One of the cows of Henry DIEHL, of near Zionsville, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLEGE ENDOWMENT E.M. HARTMAN, who had been appointed to canvass the Reformed Churches, reported at the annual board meeting of the Trustees of Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, on Tuesday, that he had secured $73,000 in cash and pledges for the permanent endowment fund which is to be increased to half a million dollars.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 11, 1904 BURGLARS FAIL TO SECURE BOOTY For the third time within a month, on Sunday night, burglars entered the office of Tyson & Stauffer, coal and lumber dealers of Barto. Twenty-five postage stamps was the only booty secured. The out kitchen of Benjamin SELL, who lives nearby, was also entered, but no plunder was secured. MUSICIAN ASSISTS AT CITY COMMENCEMENT At the Commencement of the Board Street Conservatory of Music of Philadelphia, held on Tuesday evening in Music Fund Hall, David CROLL, of this borough, was a member of the orchestra which furnished the Music. Mr. CROLL is taking one lesson a week at the Conservatory. LUTHERAN PASTOR ACCEPTS Rev. W.U. KISTLER, who was recently elected as pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, of Pennsburg, and of St. John's (Scheetz) of Spinnerstown, last Saturday sent his final letter of acceptance, with the proviso to assume charge at any time no later than the first of October. TOOK A TRIP WITH PONY TEAM Foster HILLEGASS, the son of the proprietor of Town and Country, is spending a vacation of two weeks with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary SIEGFRIED, of Monterey, Berks county. He made the trip with his pony team. LOST LIFE IN GETTING BALL In playing base ball at Pottsville six-year-old James GRIFFITHS attempted to pick up the ball which had rolled under a horse. The horse kicked the boy in the abdomen from which he died in a few hours. LIVE WIRE KILLS BARE-FOOT BOY William HILLARD, a nine year old boy of Reading, was shocked to death by a live incandescent wire with which he came in concact with his bare feet while walking through a stable. TROLLEY CAR USED AS A HERSE The remains of Mrs. Mary BAIRD, of Upland, Chester county, were conveyed from her residence to the cemetery by a trolley car. The use of a trolley as a herse is very unusual. MARRIAGE LICENSE Clerk of Orphans Court GROFF has issued the following marriage license: J. Morris MARKLEY, Gratersford and Amy Estella BEAN, Delphi. NOTE CLERK ELECTED CASHIER Benjamin B. HUGHES, a note clerk in the People's National Bank, Norristown, has been elected cashier to succeed Lewis STYER, deceased. JUNE CRIMINAL COURT The June term of criminal court convened on Monday morning with Judge SWARTZ on the bench, in Court Room No. 1 and Judge WEAND, on the bench in Room No. 2. The rooms were well filled as this is the first criminal session held in the New Court House. John W. BEAN, of Norristown, was selected as foreman of the Grand Jury. Among the jurors drawn for this session one was excused because he had not been naturalized. Another was left off because he could not speak or understand anything but German and one failed to appear because he was an inmate of the Insane Asylum. Following are some of the cases disposed of during the week: The court handed down a decree in the Jaquett abduction case returning the boy to his father. In the Royersford bowling alley case the court granted a preliminary injunction restraining the proprietor from operating the alley after 10.20 o'clock at night. Guiseppe DUMICHALE was send up for 3 months for carrying concealed deadly weapons. Frank LAYTON plead guilty to a charge of larceny. The court imposed a sentence of 30 days from date. Com. vs. Rudolph RENNINGER for stealing a ring. The jury rendered a verdict of guilty. Sentenced to one year in jail at hard labor. Augustus STETLER, an old time horse thief, pleaded guilty to stealing the team of Samuel TABAK, a bridgeport liquor dealer, in Norristown. He told the Court that he could not resist the temptation to run away with other people's horses. He was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. William JONES and Frank MULLEN were convicted of robbing an Italian, MULLEN and JONES denied any robbery. Verdict guilty. Sentenced to six months in county jail. Michael BUTLER was placed on trial before Judge WEAND charged with the larceny of smelter from the Longmead Iron Works. Verdict guilty. Sentenced to six months. John HECKLER was tried for assault and battery on George BOOTH, a resident of Reading. Verdict, not guilty ????? equally divided. The case of Com. vs. Howard BICKINGS, the Bridgeport man charged with rape on twelve-year-old Florence C. BEECROFT. Verdict, guilty of rape. Frederick BURKE pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of shoes. Sentence six months in jail. Lydia A. CONLEY, the alleged shoplifter, was placed on trial at 4.30 Wednesday afternoon. Verdict, guilty. Sentence, today. Leon BRODOFSKI pleaded guilty to the larceny of coal from the cars of the Reading Company. The defendant offered as his excuse that he was starving. Sentence, 6 months in jail. Wallace GODSHALK pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Milton GILBERT. Sentence, nine months. Joseph MCDERMOT pleaded guilty to resisting an officer. Sentence, 60 days. John CRAWFORD and Joseph HUGHES pleaded not guilty to the charge of larceny. Verdict, not guilty. John KLOSE was convicted of adultery and bastardy and sentenced to one year in jail. Jas. O'BRIEN, pleaded guilty for larceny and was sentenced to 6 months in jail. Com. vs. Harvey AYRES. Fornication. The jury rendered a verdict of not guilty, defendant to pay costs. The Court said this was a "ridiculous verdict." HERD OF TUBERCULAR CATTLE KILLED The herd of cattle, of Christian SCHANTZ, of Kraussdale, Lehigh county, which were afflicted with tuberculosis, were brought here to scavanger Charles W. GRILL, and killed. The entire herd excepting one heifer, seventeen in number, were tested and condemned by Dr. KEELY, of Schwenksville. STORE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING During the storm of Monday night the general store of S.B. BECHTEL, of Congo, was struck by lightning. The damage done was but slight. CATECHETICAL CLASS TO BE STARTED Rev. George W. LUTZ, pastor of the Pennsburg Reformed Church, will start a catachetical class this afternoon.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 11, 1904 MONTGOMERY'S YOUNGEST JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Faglesyville lays claim to the youngest Justice of the Peace in Montgomery county in the person of J. Lawrence GEIST (picture), who was born in that village, January 25, 1880. His father being the late Captain Jesse GEIST, while the maiden name of his mother was Elizabeth PENNYPACKER. Mr. GEIST was educated in the public schools of Fagleyville and graduated from the Grammar School in 1899, and is at present President of the Fagleysville Grammar School Alumni Association. In 1900 he passed an examination for a teacher's certificate and was successful in his efforts although receiving no further instruction than that required for graduation from the public school. The two subsequent years were spent as teacher of the Primary School of his native village. In the Spring of 1902 he entered the West Chester State Normal School and after an attendance of four weeks passed an examination in all the sub-junior branches and entered the Junior Class. On his return from the Normal School he was appointed teacher of the Jacksonville school and served in that capacity for the past two terms. During the Fall of 1902, his father who had been Justice of the Peace for many years, resigned on account of bodily infirmities, when the present incumbent circulated a petition and applied to the Governor to be appointed to the vacancy. The petition was favorably received and on September 25, 1902 the Governor appointed him to fill the unexpired term ending in May 1903. At the election proceeding the expiration of his term of office he entered the field for re-election. The campaign was spirited, as there were three Democratic candidates contesting for the office, but Mr. GEIST succeeded in defeating his two competitors. Justice GEIST is a brother to the celebrated pigeon shot, A.P. GEIST. He is a member and Past Commander of Sparta Castle, No. 11, Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain of Fagleysville, and was Representative to the State Select Castle at Philadelphia in 1904 and there took the Mark Degree of the Order. During the winter of 1901 when small-pox broke out in his village and the post-office and post-master and family were quarantined, he was appointed post-master, which position he held for five weeks and successfully attended to the mail business of the Fagleysville post-office. He is also the correspondent to Town and Country for Fagleysville and vicinity. RESIGNS AS TELEGRAPH OPERATOR E.V. HENDRICKS, of East Greenville, operator at the Pennsburg station, resigned his position. The same to take effect on June 20, and accepted a position with Hoops Bros'. & Thomas, Nurserymen, of West Chester, with offices at 224 and 225 Stephen Girard Building, Philadelphia. THE GOVERNOR CANED Governor PENNYPACKER was twice caned last week. One of the canes presented to him was made from the wood of the first house that was built in Bethlehem and the other one was made from wood from the old State House in Philadelphia. He prizes both very highly. BARN NEAR HILLEGASS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING The large frame barn of Wm. FOX, of near Hillegass, was struck by lightning and was slightly damaged during the heavy storm of Monday night. BOY LOST HIS LIFE BY DROWNING On Tuesday morning the 9 year old son of Stanford B. LEWIS, in some manner, fell into the mill race and was drowned. Mr. LEWIS bought what is known as Deetz's mill some time ago, and on Saturday last he moved his family there from Philadelphia. The boys was missed only a short time and a diligent search was made, but no trace of him could be found, when finally a neighbor who was present thought of the mill race and the water was drained off, when the body was found at the bottom. An old tub was floating on the surface and it is supposed the boy in his efforts to get the tub must have slipped in, and having on a pair of heavy gum boots, sunk in a moment. There being no witnesses the accident it will probably remain a mystery. The body was taken to Philadelphia for burial. NEW POSTMASTER FOR BARTO Horace F. TYSON, has been appointed postmaster of Barto. Mr. TYSON will take charge of the office July 1st.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 11, 1904 SCHOOL BOARDS MEET Pennsburg.The School Board of Pennsburg met on Monday evening in the High School room. The Tax Collector and Treasurer presented their reports whereupon the business of the past year was closed up and the old board adjourned "Sine die." Immediately after adjournment the credentials of the members elected at the last February election were presented. The retiring members being W.H. HERSH, C.G. FRIES and J.H. KLINE and the new members W.H. HERSH, who succeeds himself, Horace MOYER, who succeeds Mr. FRIES and Wm. BITTING, the successor of Mr. KLINE. Organization was effected by electing C.A. TITLOW, Pres., S.S. ADAMS, Sec'y, and W.H. HERSH, Treas., being the officers of last year. The President appointed the following committees: On books and stationery, S.S. ADAMS, C.A. TITLOW and Horace MOYER. On building and grounds, W.H. HERSH, Wm. BITTING and L.H. KLINE. The school term was fixed at nine months, schools to open on Monday, August 22. The tax rate was fixed at 5 1/2 mills. The board considered the advisability of opening an additional room on account of the overcrowding of the three lower rooms, but it was finally decided to relieve the over crowding by promoting two classes instead of one from the Secondary room to the Intermediate room, hoping thereby to avoid the necessity of large extra expense which the opening of an additional room would require. Action was taken on the compulsory attendance act, and according to its provisions, the same arrangements were made that prevailed during last term. The salaries of the High and Intermediate rooms were made same as last year while that of the Secondary grade was advanced from $35 to $38 per month and those of the Primary rooms from $32 to $35 per month. All the teachers of last year were re-elected with the exception of Miss Minnie FOLWEILLER, who resigned, the vacancy was filled by electing Miss Bertha E. RENNINGER, of Perkiomenville. East Greenville. The school board of East Greenville, held its finial meeting on Wednesday evening, June 1st, and closed the business of last term. Upon the conclusions of its business the old board adjourned and the new board was organized by re-electing the officers of the past year, namely: N.B. KEELY, Pres.; George CHRISTMAN, Sec'y.; and A.J. LORENTZ, Treas. The tax rate for the coming term was fixed at 5 mills and a term of 9 months was established. The following changes were made in the salaries of the teachers: Principal, from $50 to $60; Intermediate from $43 to $45, and the three lower grades, each from $35 to $37. A special meeting was held on Wednesday evening, June 8th, for the purpose of electing teachers. All the teachers of last year were elected for the coming term. Red Hill. The School Board of Red Hill borough met for organization on Monday evening. J.F. RAUCH was elected Pres.; J.P. KLINE, Sec'y., and John VON DE HEIDE, Treas. A tax rate of 3 1/2 mills was made and the term was fixed at nine months. The teachers salaries were fixed as follows: Grammar room $40, Secondary and Primary rooms $38 each per month. The Board adjourned to hold a special meeting this evening for the purpose of electing teachers. NOVEL WAY TO HANDLE TRUANCY CASE The Lower Merion School Directors, of Montgomery county, have settled one of the truant cases before them in a novel way. Little Mary SKEY, of Ardmore, has been from school for some time and finally after several warning to the mother, Truant Officer LEONARD swore out a warrant for the parents arrest. The mother however was given a chance to tell her story to the School Board, and when she made it known for the first time that Mary was her sole support, the Directors convinced that the case was a worthy one, decided to pay the mother out of their own pockets an amount equal to the girl's wages and keep Mary at school. RETURNS FROM A TRIP TO PALESTINE Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Henry HOUCK, returned to his home at Lebanon from a trip to the Holy Land on Wednesday evening. he was received by a large crowd of enthusiastic friends headed by a brass band. TRUSTEES MEET The Board of Trustees, of Perkiomen Seminary held its annual Spring meeting on Monday and transacted considerable routine and new business. Among the items of general interest may be mentioned the following. The Principal reported that sufficient money had been pledged to warrant the erection of a gymnasium and the Board by vote approved the Principle's plans for the building and decided to erect the new building this Summer under the Superintendence of H.W. KRIEBEL. The following were re-elected for the coming year, Principle O.S. KRIEBEL, Mrs. TYLER, Profs. C.K. MESCHTER, E.A. JACOBY, Prof. and Mrs. C.B. WEIRICH, Mrs. TRAUB, Warren GAUGLER, Raymond SCHULTZ was chosen as book-keeper and teacher of business branches, Prof. RENNINGER leaves to take up public school work at Narberth. Action was deferred with reference to several positions in the faculty. The Secretary was instructed to prepare a history of the earlier years of the Seminary. Jesse S. KRIEBLE, Owen K. SCHULTZ and Daniel MESCHTER were appointed Auditors. AN OLD DEED FINDS ITS WAY INTO WASTE PAPER While operating the Perkiomen Paper Mill a few days ago one of the proprietors W.H. SIEGFRIED, found a sheet in the beater that refused to be reduced to pulp. On fishing out the piece it was found to be an old parchment deed. Although cut by the machinery the Deed is well preserved. The Indenture is dated 1825 and conveys a tract of 240 acres of ground situate in Somerset County, formerly Bedford, for which a consideration of $2400 was paid. The conveyor is James WILLIAMS, of Philadelphia, Administrator of David SHAKESPEAR, the purchaser Joseph HOUGHSTADLER, of Somerset county. The instrument has never been recorded as it does not bear any official record of such proceeding. The Deed reached the paper mill in some paper stock shipped from Philadelphia. EX-BURGESS OF NORRISTOWN DEAD Ex-Burgess John H. WHITE, one of the oldest business men, of Norristown, died Tuesday of a complication of diseases. Mr. WHITE led an active business life and served Norristown as Burgess from 1884 to 1887. For thirty-eight years he conducted a grocery business. In 1890 he received from President HARRISON the appointment of Census Supervisor in this district, including the counties of Bucks, Lehigh, Berks, Northampton and Montgomery. FORMER LOWER MILFORD RESIDENT DIES W.H. ALBRIGHT, brother of the late Judge ALBRIGHT, of Lehigh County, died of paralysis of the Intestines on Wednesday. Mr. ALBRIGHT was born in Lower Milford township, Lehigh county 60 years ago. He was long a successful teacher and for four years served as assistant Post Master of Allentown. During the past few years much of his time was devoted to newspaper work. A FORTUNE OFFERED FOR A BULL A year ago Thos. W. LAWSON, the copper king who paid $30,000 for the Lawson carnation, paid $7500 at T.S. COOPER's cattle sale in Coopersburg for Flying Fox, the great bull from the Jersey Islands. Within the past week Mr. LAWSON received an offer of $75,000 for the animal. Mr. LAWSON, however, is so pleased with the king of his herd that he refused the offer. SCHOOL BOARD ORGANIZES The School Board of Lower Milford organized on Monday and elected Thos. OTT President, Horace FREDERICK Secy., and Oliver MILLER Treasurer for the ensuing year. They have decided to close the Schantz's school the coming winter as there are not children enough. RAIL ROAD COMPANY PROSECUTING THIEVES The P. and R. Railway Compnay preferred a charge against Carlton SMITH, of Camden, for stealing brass fittings. The party fled from justice but was recently captured and tried for the theft. He was sentenced to a term of three years at hard labor in the State Prison at Trenton. VALLEY FORGE LAND SOLD BY SHERIFF Seventy-one acres of land included in the original encampment of Washington's army at Valley Forge was sold at Sheriff's sale on Wednesday for $4493. The property was that of William STEPHENS. Many Colonial soldiers were buried on the tract. BOLT STRIKES BARN NEAR PENNSBURG A bolt of lightning struck the barn of Dr. J.G. HERSH, of East Greenville. The farm is situated east of Pennsburg and tenanted by Wm. KULP. The building escaped with but slight damage.

Northampton Co Agreement 1 July 1778, Between Thomas Boyd Sr. yeoman and Valentine Ohnewald, farmer, both of Allen township. Witnessess Thomas Boyd Jr., William McNair 19 Sept 1782, Guardian for Mary, over 14, minor child of James Brown, late of W. Pennsborough Township, Cumberland Co. Guardian, James Boyd, Allen township. Oath of allegiance taken before John Arndt, Esq. 1778/9 #367 Oct 1 Thomas Boyd, Jr. Burials at East Allen and Zions Boyd, Elizabeth, w/o Dr. John Boyd, died 5 Aug 1820 Brown, Catharine, w/o General Robert Brown, aged 91y 8m no date Brown, Samuel died 11 June 1798 aged 84 Jane his wife, died 25 March 1812, aged 91y 8m 28d. Brown, John, died 2 June 1798 aged 38y Brown, Robert, (General) Soldier of the Rev. died 28 Feb 1823, aged 78y 2m Rev War Brown Robert, wife Catharine, widow applied 1843 in Northampton aged 78. Soldier married Catharine Snyder 29 June 1789 at Easton. Soldier died in Allen township.Soldier's and widow's son, William was born 14 Aug 1792 and he married Susan Brown 3 Oct 1816 and they had a son Robert Samuel, born 14 Aug1818 and a daughter Eliza Susan born 24 Sept 1820 Marriages, at Easton 1799 Dec 13 John Brown to Margaret Smith 1804 Oct 30 John Brown to Rosian Roth Schuylkill Co Brown, George L., was born in Milton, Northumberland Co, Dec 6, 1838, s/o Isaac and Mary A. (Lawrence) Brown. His grandfather was a native of Northampton Co, and some time prior to the War of1812 he moved to Clinton Co. His son, the father of George L., was born in Northampton Co. May 23, 1804, and died in Milton, Northumberland Co. in 1883. He married Mary A. Lawrence, d/o George and Esther Lawrence, of Milton, by whom he had nine children, six sons and three daughters. George L., married Rachel Moore, d/o Samuel Moore of Slouchsburg, Berks Co. Children, 2, both now dead. Best Wishes, Geri