Hi, the first William Fenstermacher that I have. In Heidleberg township on Sunday following Easter 1757 was confirmed, recorded at Tohicken Reformed Church, Bedminster, Bucks county. Berks County History The Fenstermacher family of Longswamp township, Berks County, who has it origin in (1) Mattias Fenstermacher, who was a native of Germany. He came on the ship "Glagow", landed at Phila., Sept 9, 1738, his age was given at aged 60. Accompained by 2 sons, Jacob who was aged 29, and Wilhelm, 25. These 3 were preceded to the New World by a third son, Philip, aged 20. One son, probably Jacob settled in Phila. Lehigh County History Jacob Fenstermacher, eldest son of Mathis,, was one of the founder of the Longswamp Reformed Church. He was twice married, the second wife being the widow Kohler and we know at least seven children; 1. William, 2, Anna Maria born May 16, 1740, died May 10, 1801, married Michael Bieber, born Feb 11, 1740, died Oct 26,1832, 3. Christian, 4/ Joseph, 5. Jacob, 6. Anna Barbara and 7. Joseph. William Fenstrmacher, son of Jacob, was born Oct 11, 1740, and about the year of 1770, he settled in Heidelberg township. He died Nov 27, 1801, survived by a widow, Margareth Elizabeth and 5 children; Philip born Oct 6, 1771, George, born jan 8, 1773, William, born March 22, 1775, John, and Elizabeth born Oct 25, 1787, married Gottfried Peter, another daughter, Anna Catharine, born in Longswamp in 1763. Wilhelm Fenstermacher is buried at the old Heidelberg cemetery. His wife is buried there, but no trace of her tombstone can be found. Heidelberg township- The terriorty now comprised in the townships of Lynn, Heidelberg, and Washinton was known prior to 1752 at Heidelberg District. On the 16 of June following the organization of Northampton County (which was effected in March, the same year) a petition was received by the first court. Taxables in 1812, at Heidelberg township, Northampton County, Jacob Fenstermacher, ___ Fenstermacher, William Fenstermacher. Heidelberg Church, the 2nd church was built in 1756, name of heads of families, William Fenstermacher. Lowhill township, Lehigh County, then Northampton. Philip Fenstermacher, in May, 1767 warranted 67 acres. He lived there till his death in 1812. He left two sons, John and Jacob and three daughters, Mrs. Jonathan Klotz, Mrs. John George and Mrs. Hantz. Klotz and Hantz settled beyond the Blue Mountains, and George settled in Heidelberg. Jacob settled on the old homestead, and also owned the mill built by his father. He died Feb. 11, 1829, aged 54, and left sons, Jonas, Charles and Elias, and daughters, Judith, Mrs. Joseph Klein, Polly, Mrs. Solomon Ziegler, and Mrs. Peter Troxell, of Reading. Taxables of Lowhill township, 1812, Jacob Fenstermacher. Taxables of Lynn township, 1781, Michael Fenstermacher Taxables of Lynn township, 1812, Michael, Jacob and Philip Fenstermacher. Single freeman, Abraham Fenstermacher. Washinton township. Wilhelm Fenstermacher at early day took up land three miles southwest of Slatington. He kept a hotel and carried on a distillery and for many years he was a JP. He had 3 sons- John, Jacob, who moved to Schuylkill County. and Chares, never married. Fenstermacher, John A., Chief of Police of S. Bethlehem. He was born in Lower Nazareth, Northampton County, Feb. 1, 1851, s/o Jacob, a native of Moore township. His grandfather was John, also a native of this county, where he engaged in farming, and later carpet-weaving in Lower Nazareth. His death resulted from injuries received when over 79 years of age from falling down some steps in the darkness. His father was a naive of Germany, who settled in the county at an early day. Subject's father was a butcher and carpenter by trade, and he located in S. Bethlehem in 1858. He is still living (1894) with his son,John A., and is nearly 70. His wife died in Feb. 1892. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Rohn, she was born in Lower Nazareth, d/o David Rohn. John A., married Oct. 1874 to Catharine Doebele, who was born in New York City, and reared in Bethlehem. Children; Frank, William, John, Katie and Warren. Members of the Reformed Church. Fenstermacher, Levi, P., made his home in Allentown. He was born March 22, 1833, s/o Elias, departed life in 1875, age 68. Elias was married to Esther Kuntz. Levi, married in 1857 to Fiannah Metzger, d/o Jacob. Children; William Jacob, Edward, Laura, Hattie and Ella. Members of St. John's Reformed Church. Best Wishes, Geri