Not a dumb question! The Moravian Church is a world-wide, mainstream Protestant Church founded in 1457. Try the Moravian Church Official Homepage at http://www.moravian.org for more information. If you suspect that any of your ancestors could have been members, please visit Moravian Church Genealogy Links at http://www.enter.net/~smschlack Sue ---------- > From: jeheck <jeheck@eatel.net> > To: PALEHIGH-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [PALEHIGH-L] Morovian Church > Date: Thursday, December 17, 1998 3:47 PM > > What is the Morovian Church ? I know it is probably a dumb question, but I > have never heard of it. > > > ==== PALEHIGH Mailing List ==== > contact List Manager at judjack@rocketmail.com or judjack@hotmail.com For List Rules visit http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1006 click on Mailing List visit Genealogy of Pa at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6508/ > Please Support Rootsweb. Visit the Lehigh Co. GenWeb page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~palehigh > > > >

What is the Morovian Church ? I know it is probably a dumb question, but I have never heard of it.

Just a note to anybody who has entered records into the computer; or who may be interested in entering information for others... The PAGenWeb site (Lehigh County) maintains a FTP site to house any type of file that is genealogically related to Lehigh County. This includes any church records, court records, birth records, necrologies, adoption records (I limit to pre 1900) if anybody has access to the books, wills, letters of Administration, census 1790 - 1920. I prefer that only the Twsps that are now Lehigh County be included in the 1790 1800 1810 files... The others rightfully belong in Northampton County. site is at ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/lehigh/ Always looking for volunteers to enter records, provide look-ups, etc. James Gilbert Lehigh County PAGenWeb County Coordinator

Hi everyone, I am pleased to announce the MORAVIANCHURCH-L mailing list at RootsWeb. The world-wide Moravian Church is the oldest Protestant denomination. This list is an exchange of Moravian records, genealogies, references and historical information. The Moravians worked among two congregations in Lehigh County, PA by 1742: "Maguntshe" (now Emmaus Moravian) and Allemangel in Lynn Township. If you would like to join, please send a message with subscribe (and nothing else) to: MORAVIANCHURCH-L-request@rootsweb.com mail mode MORAVIANCHURCH-D-request@rootsweb.com digest mode Susan Schlack, http://www.enter.net/~smschlack

<A HREF="http://www.iigs.org/global_village/bdm/usa/index.htm">Click here: IIGS USA BDM Exchange</A> Hi Group A good way to list those "wrong" birth, death, marriage, etc certificates you have for others to see and possibly use. Take care BSKTBTQUE

Oops. Just checked my Church site... reference http://www.rootsweb.com/~palehigh/ Then use the links on the left frame to display "CHURCHES" Scroll down to WEISENBURG... ZIEGEL UNION jeheck wrote: > Hello fellow researchers, > > I am searching for the location of the records of what was Zeigel's Church. > The records I am interested in would have been from 1760 - 1770, or > thereabouts. I am seeking information on Matthias GIFT who along with his > wife was a sponsor at the baptism of John Antoni GIFT son of John Adam GIFT > in 1765 according to the records at Zeigel's Church. I am told that the > church was - at the time - in Weissenberg Township and that the area is now > in Lehigh County. I will be grateful for any information on the location of > these church records. Thank you in advance for your help. > > Janet in Baton Rouge, LA > > ==== PALEHIGH Mailing List ==== > contact List Manager at judjack@rocketmail.com or judjack@hotmail.com For List Rules visit http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1006 click on Mailing List visit Genealogy of Pa at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6508/ > Please Support Rootsweb. Visit the Lehigh Co. GenWeb page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~palehigh

Have no idea where Arbutus is, but I can tell you where ALBURTIS is... Just west of PA Route 100; about 3 miles north of Macungie. and 1 or 2 miles south of Fogelsville. Jim AnneinPa@aol.com wrote: > Did anyone ever hear of an Arbutus, PA? My gf, James V. Dugan and his three > older brothers and sisters were listed in family records as having been born > there. My ggf, James Dugan, worked for Bethlehem Steel, but I haven't been > able to find any record of any area by this name in researching PA in general, > or specifically, Bethlehem. > > I know the name is similar to Alburtis, PA, which I've been able to locate on > maps located close to Allentown. In fact, ggf James, had a brother, Hugh, who > had children in this city. But, family records indicate they are two distinct > and separate cities... > > Even if you can't help, thanks for reading my inquiry. > > Anne Donofry > > ==== PALEHIGH Mailing List ==== > contact List Manager at judjack@rocketmail.com or judjack@hotmail.com For List Rules visit http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1006 click on Mailing List visit Genealogy of Pa at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6508/ > Please Support Rootsweb. Visit the Lehigh Co. GenWeb page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~palehigh

Hello fellow researchers, I am searching for the location of the records of what was Zeigel's Church. The records I am interested in would have been from 1760 - 1770, or thereabouts. I am seeking information on Matthias GIFT who along with his wife was a sponsor at the baptism of John Antoni GIFT son of John Adam GIFT in 1765 according to the records at Zeigel's Church. I am told that the church was - at the time - in Weissenberg Township and that the area is now in Lehigh County. I will be grateful for any information on the location of these church records. Thank you in advance for your help. Janet in Baton Rouge, LA

Did anyone ever hear of an Arbutus, PA? My gf, James V. Dugan and his three older brothers and sisters were listed in family records as having been born there. My ggf, James Dugan, worked for Bethlehem Steel, but I haven't been able to find any record of any area by this name in researching PA in general, or specifically, Bethlehem. I know the name is similar to Alburtis, PA, which I've been able to locate on maps located close to Allentown. In fact, ggf James, had a brother, Hugh, who had children in this city. But, family records indicate they are two distinct and separate cities... Even if you can't help, thanks for reading my inquiry. Anne Donofry

Is anyone researching HEFFELFINGER, BREISCH, MCLAUGHLIN, PETTY, ALLEN, MCPHERSON, FRAME, EHRICH, BERNHARD, SPANGLER, FAHLER or FEHLER from Lehigh Co., Pa? Please contact Jane at green956@aol.com.

Hi there, I checked my Lehigh / Northampton County roadmap for Moses-something road. Sometimes a town disappears and only a road remains. No luck in either county. I also found a MOSERVILLE Road in Lynn Twp., Lehigh Co., PA. Perhaps it is in adjoining Carbon, Schuylkill, Berks, Bucks or Monroe County? Sue P.S. Lehigh was Northampton Co. 1752-1812, so I always search both. ---------- > From: Arless Eilerts <aeilerts@southwind.net> > To: PALEHIGH-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [PALEHIGH-L] location of Mosesville, PA?? > Date: Saturday, December 12, 1998 9:18 AM > > > > You wrote on Friday, December 11, 1998 5:24 PM: > > > > Family history states that one of my g-grandmother's was born 1860 in > > Mosesville or Moses Ville, PA. I have checked the USGS mapping service > > but I can't find a town or county by that name. > > > > Was wondering if someone out there might happen to know if Mosesville > ever > > existed and where. > > > > Danette > > There is a Moserville in Lehigh County, PA, near New Tripoli, founded by > Philip MOSER and his brother Burkhart. > > Arless > > > > > ==== PALEHIGH Mailing List ==== > contact List Manager at judjack@rocketmail.com or judjack@hotmail.com For List Rules visit http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1006 click on Mailing List visit Genealogy of Pa at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6508/ > Please Support Rootsweb. Visit the Lehigh Co. GenWeb page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~palehigh > > > >

You wrote on Friday, December 11, 1998 5:24 PM: > > Family history states that one of my g-grandmother's was born 1860 in > Mosesville or Moses Ville, PA. I have checked the USGS mapping service > but I can't find a town or county by that name. > > Was wondering if someone out there might happen to know if Mosesville ever > existed and where. > > Danette There is a Moserville in Lehigh County, PA, near New Tripoli, founded by Philip MOSER and his brother Burkhart. Arless >

Family history states that one of my g-grandmother's was born 1860 in Mosesville or Moses Ville, PA. I have checked the USGS mapping service but I can't find a town or county by that name. Was wondering if someone out there might happen to know if Mosesville ever existed and where. Danette

Dear Researchers, In case your ancestors may have wandered over the county line. The Northampton Co., PA census for 1890 is steadily going online at http://www.enter.net/~ritar This does not contain all the information available in a US Census, but does contain the names, ages, and in some cases, occupations of everyone in the county. In city areas street addresses are included. The latest additions are Washington & William Twsps., Plainfield Twsp, Nazareth, Pen Argyl, and South Easton names from M to Z. Over 60,000 names are online now. The following are also included: Bethlehem--north and south, Bath Borough, Chapman Quarries, Freemansburg, Hanover Tsp., Hellertown Borough, Moravian Seminary, all of Lower Saucon Twsp: Ironville, Leithsville, Redington, Seidersville, Shimers- ville, and the part of Hellertown located in Lower Saucon. Also, Allen Township including Catasauqua, Howertown, Newport, Siegfried's Bridge, and Stemton. Also, Palmer Township, Bangor, Mt. Bethel--Upper and Lower, Bethlehem Twsp., and Lehigh Twsp. including Berlinsville, Cherryville, Treichlers, & Danielsville. Mary

Searching for the family of James W. Fritz or Fretz. !880 Census Lists this family in Castaqua James W. Fritz b. apr 1830 wife Caroline b. Apr 1831 Children Joshua 1856 Preston 1866 Emma 1868 Ella 1873 Ida Mae apr 1871 Caroline 1874 James J Jan 1885 Henry H. Jan 1889 Any Information on this family greatly appriciated. Ida Mae is my direct line from this family. TomB

For the first time in its history, the library of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania will be open on Saturdays for researchers. The dates for the winter of 1998-99 are: (second Saturdays of the month) Dec. 12 Jan. 9 Feb. 13 Mar 13 April 10 The Saturday hours will be 10:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. The GSP library is located on the second floor of 1305 Locust Street in Philadelphia, PA. (Across the street from the Historical Society of PA and over Girasole's Restaurant). Please call (215) 545-0391 for more information. Visit our web site at <A HREF="http://www.libertynet.org/gspa/">Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania</A>.

Looking for the parents of Peleg M. RUMFIELD born 3/25/1818 in PA, d. 5/29/1862 in Meigs Co. OH. Married Rachel PETTIT April 28, 1839 in Morgan Co., OH. I believe Rachel was born in PA as well. She was born 9/17/1819 and died June 15, 1886 in Meigs Co., OH. Many Rumfield/Rumfelds were located in Lehigh/Northampton area, however, I have not been able to connect Peleg to his parents. I am interested in any information on both of these families. Would appreciate any help and happy to share any information I have. Richard Sommer Stillwater, MN rosommer@primenet.com

I am sorry if this query is old to you, but since I am new to the list, I am sending it again. I am looking for information on my family. Believed to have originally been Hind. Variations of the name include HINDS [My current} HIND / HINES / HYNES / HYND, etc. My direct ancestory was in Beaver County, PA after the Revolution, but may have been descendent from Chester, PA, -- Albemarle, Augusta Counties in VA. Family members migrated through VA, PA, KY, TN, AL, AR, IN. Early names were James, William, Thomas, John, Samuel. At Beaver County, PA (Sewickley and N. Sewickley) John Hind - Revolutionary War [fifer] John, jr., George, Peter, and Jacob. Also Sampson and others. Related families included PIERSOL and OLDHAM. I would like to know what happened to the family and where descendents now live. Also, where was Revolutionary War, John Hind burried. I am Clif Hinds. Respond to me at my email: hindsclif@mindspring.com

Seeking any researchers who are researching the surname of Reintzheimer. Henry Bortz married Lydia Reintzheimer. Lydia is buried in the French Cove Cemetery in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Thanks Nora borts@gte.net

Can anyone tell me where Wescoesville is or was? My ancestor built a home there and in 1914 it was a hotel. Thanks Nora borts@gte.net