Hi Folks, I've trying to sort out my SHAFER (most likely SCHAEFFERs) from the West Penn area, Schuylkill Co. for period of circa 1790-1830. Some of the families in the area that were either close friends or connected via ties of marriage where: OHL, BALLIOT, STRAUSS, HOPPS (HABBES, HAPPES) The area was at that time Penn Twp., Northampton Co. I've a particular interest in anything connected to the Zion's Stone Church. I've already visited there and the records prior to around 1850 are not to be had. I'm also aware that Hollenbach did transcriptions for the graveyard at Zion's Stone. Lot's of evidence points towards Heidleberg and Whitehall Townships, now Lehigh Co. in relation to the Heidleberg and Eqypt churches. Would like to compare notes and exchange information with anyone researching the general area along that portion of the Blue Mountain. This would include approximately the *current* areas of: Lehigh: Heidleberg, Washington, Lynn, Whitehall(s), Weisenberg Tsp. Carbon: East Penn Schulykill: West Penn -- Regards, Michael Shafer Researching the SHAFER(&variations) Pittsburgh, PA, USA name in eastern Penna. Luzerne, Email: mbshafer@telerama.lm.com Berks, Carbon and surrounding areas. And Col. Roy Stone's PA Bucktail Brgd 143rd,149th,&150th. PA Vol.Regs.