John Gradwohl (1814-1882) m. 1839 Mary Ann Grotz (1813-aft 1904); this is the John Gradwohl who was instrumental in the founding and building of Grace Reformed Church of Easton. They had 6 children: 1. Sarah Ann b. 1840 m. Simon Raesner or N.J.? (not found in the 1880 census) 2. Maria Catherine (1843-1929) m. Amandus Schug (1837-1906); they had 9 children b. btwn 1863 & 1878. 3. Susan b. 1847 m. Ephraim Bauer b.1839; they had 4 children b. btwn 1871 & 1880. 4. Adam (1851-1904) m. Priscilla Lerch (1852-1923); they had 4 children btwn 1874 & 1881. (this is my maternal line) 5. Levi (1854-1855) 6. Martha b. 1857 m. James Stem (not found in the 1880 census) In the 1880 census grandson, Irwin (Irvin?) Frey b.~1875 PA, both of his parents b.PA, is living with John and Mary Ann. I am presuming that either Sarah Ann or Martha must be Irwin's mother. Any additional information on these folks would be appreciated. J.R. Maxwell Delaware Co., OH

John Gradwohl (1814-1882) m. 1839 Mary Ann Grotz (1813-aft 1904); this is the John Gradwohl who was instrumental in the founding and building of Grace Reformed Church of Easton. They had 6 children: 1. Sarah Ann b. 1840 m. Simon Raesner or N.J.? (not found in the 1880 census) 2. Maria Catherine (1843-1929) m. Amandus Schug (1837-1906); they had 9 children b. btwn 1863 & 1878. 3. Susan b. 1847 m. Ephraim Bauer b.1839; they had 4 children b. btwn 1871 & 1880. 4. Adam (1851-1904) m. Priscilla Lerch (1852-1923); they had 4 children btwn 1874 & 1881. (this is my maternal line) 5. Levi (1854-1855) 6. Martha b. 1857 m. James Stem (not found in the 1880 census) In the 1880 census grandson, Irwin (Irvin?) Frey b.~1875 PA, both of his parents b.PA, is living with John and Mary Ann. I am presuming that either Sarah Ann or Martha must be Irwin's mother. Any additional information on these folks would be appreciated. J.R. Maxwell Delaware Co., OH

21 Aug 1812, Estate of Ulrich Neff, Heidelburg township (wrote will 3 Aug 1791), petitoners, Jacob Miller and John Moyer sons-in-law of the deceased, daughters, Catharine, wife of Jacob Miller, Magdalena, wife of John Moyer, Dorethea, wfe of Adam German. Heidelberg township. Residents of Heidelberg township-1781, Adam German Taxables 1812, Adam German, Philip German Division of Township-1847 Nathan German Sr., Nathan German (miller), Josiah German, Daniel German, Joseph German, Adam German Jr., Lamd warrants Heidelberg township, Adam Germon Nov 16, 1786, Adam Germon Nov 16, 1786, Adam Germon, April 17 1792 Germansville is located in Heidelberg township one mile west of Saegersville. The original owner is Adam German Sr., he had 7 sons and 3 daughters, towit; Philip, Conrad, Abraham, Adam Jr., Henry, Jacob, John, Susanna married JOhn Jacob Snyder, Eva married Henry Peter, Catharine married Abraham Riedy. Philip German, whose wife's name was Eva. He died in 1819, being the father of Adam German (miller) who died in 1840, Michael German, Nathan German, and Philip German. Conrad German held the office of JP in Heidelberg untill the year of 1833, when he moved to Adams township, Seneca Co. Ohio. Abraham German, Adam German, Henry German and Jacob German all died and were buried here. Adam German Jr, was the father of Adam German, who is therefore the third of the name. He died Nov 8 1881 Adam German, Sr., was the great-grandfather of Rev. J.P. German, of Berwick, PA. Henry German was the father of Nathan German, ex-recorder of Allentown, Owen German, Henry German, late register, and the grandfather of Henry J. German, Esq. of Allentown. Jacob German, died May 1879, he was the father of Jonas, Reuben, Enos, and Levi German. John German moved with his brother, Conrad German, to Adams Co., Seneca, Ohio in 1833. Henry Peter, who was married to Eva German, was the father of John H. Peter, ex-commissioner, who died Nov 13, 1881 Abraham Riedy, who was married to Catharine German, was the father of Prof. Owen Riedly, now of the State of Louisiana, and the grandfather of WilsonP. Riedy of Heidelberg. GErmansvill was, previous to 1842, known as German's Mill. The mill seems to have been erected by Adam German Sr. German, Jonas of New Tripoli, Lehigh Co, ws born 1823, s/o Jacob and Catharine (Stemmler) German, also native of PA. Grandfather German, who is said to have been born in the fatherland, emigrated to America and settled in Lehigh Co. Jonas German married in 1851 to Maria Harter, a native of Heidelberg township, d/o Jacob Harter. Children; Sophia, wife of Frank P. Beck, Henry W. and Louisa, the wife of James A. Miller. James A. Miller, a son-in-law of Jonas German, was born May 3, 1863 in Lynn township, s/o Reuben and Sarah (Mantz) Miller. He married in 1881 to Louisa German, who was born Sept 25, 1881, and they had a son, Ralph E. Best Wishes, Geri

Burials at Northampton Wenner George, born 21 Dec 1756, died 12 Sept 1833 Eva,nee Rumel, wf of George, 13 Aug 1765, died 28 Feb 1833 William N. 1792-1865 Elizabeth 1796-1853 Catharine, 1791-1884 Births at Northampton Christoper 24 April 1756, s/o Johannes and Rosina Northampton Co. 14 April 1803, estate of Jacob Wenner, Whitehall township (died about 5 months ago) 3 living children, George, Magdalena, wife of David Moyer, Eva, wife of Andrew Huth, grandchildren, children of deceased son, Jacob, the eldest son left one son and 2 daughter, whose names are present unknown. Davis Moses born 28 March 1770-7 April 1851 Anna Maria his wife born 19 Oct died 23 March 1850. Children; Josiah, Eliza, Benjamin F., and Samuel Barbabas. Jan 1 1771-18 Nov 1852 Mary, 31-Jan 1775-5 July 1848 Births at Northampton Anna Maria 25 May 1780 d/o Evan and Eva Jacob 7 Dec 1784 s/o Evan and Eva John Peter 17 Dec 1799 s.o John Micolas and Catharine Rev. War Davis-PA only Henry, PA Line, applied in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio aged 78. Soldier was living in Northampton Co., PA near fort Allen in Towamesing twp at enlistment and lived there to 1786. Soldier was born in 1758 in Dutchess Co., NY and he was born a Quaker. In 1786 soldier moved to Nescopeck Valley PA then moved to Butler Co and he lived there for 18m and then moved to Oh. John, PA Line soldier married Ann Simpson of Buckingham, PA on 26 June 1783 at Newton,PA. Soldier was born in 1760, soldier srv part time for his father (not named). Soldier died 21 or 25 Jan 1832 Joseph, PA Line, soldier's sister Jane Patton of Mifflin Co.,stated that her brother Josepah was a Capt in the PA lne and was killed by the enemy in Gen. Sullivan's campaing Moses, wife Rachel, PA Line, soldier was brn in Dutchess Co., NY and was a son of Henry Davis. Soldier lived at Old Fort Allen in Towamensing township, Northampton Co. PA. Soldier married Rachel Custard, d.o John Custard on 28 April 1791 at Lowhill Nichalas, wife Catharine NJ and PA Line soldier applied in Luzerne Co aged 80 a resident of Newport township, PA Soldier ws born 23 March 1756 at Chestnut Hill in Phila., Co and at age 14 they moved to Mt. Bethel in Northampton. Best Wishes, Geri

Hi there alot printed on Drumheller The American ancestor of the Drumheller family was J. Leonhart Drumheller, landed at Phila Oct 26 1754. In 1759 there is a record that Dewald Drumheller lived in Rockland township,Berks County. (Northampton Co. 21 Jan 1771, Estate of John Rush, the older, Williams township, second son Peter accepted the land, on the jury was a Dewalt Drumholler) Northampton Co. 25 Jan 1811, Estate of John Otto, Williamstownship; Land, 5 acres 56 perches by Conrad Hess, Frederick Gewinner, land of late Dewal Trumpheller, 4 acres 107 perches by Dewald Drumheller Northampton Co. 22 April 1808 Estate of Nicholas Young. Chestnut Hill township Listed under debits, George Drumholler Buried at Northampton, indexed as Drumheller Thomheller, Johan Ewald, born 16 Aug 1722 died 6 March 1807, married Ottilia Ehrin and had 4 sons and 1 daughter. Births at Northampton Drumheler, Jacob, born 11 Feb 1790, s/o Jacob and Margaret Drumheller Anna Maria, 4 July 1797, s/o Philip and Anna John 21 Oct 1799 s/o Philip and Anna Lee 6 June 1798 s/o George and Elisabeth Rev War Drumheller George, VA Line, soldier applied in Albemarle, VA 1832 aged 86 and lived there at enlistment and alway lived there. Soldier died 10 May 1848. Leonard, wife Annie or Anna, soldier applied 1832 at Albemarle, VA aged 70. Soldier was near Reading, PA. Soldier and wife had married in 1800, widow was born 30 Jan 1781 and her 1st child SAmuel was born 1 March 1801, soldier and widow married at her father Nehemiah Hundly in Albermarle. Soldier died 22 Oct 1841 War of 1812 Drumheller George, wife Jane Suthards, married 7 Jan 1817 Albemarle Co. VA, soldier died 2 Sept 1876 Nelson, VA William, wife Elizabeth Fisher, married Jan 1815 Berks Co., PA., lived in Berks Co., PA Remarried Widows Drumheller, Alice N. filed 1920 w/o David Drumheller, 65th Ohio Firestone, Carrie, filed 1916 w/o Andrew J. Drumheller, 163rd Ohio Best Wishes, Geri

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Kurt, Many years ago (before I actually began to research my family), I was given a few notes about my LEARN family written on pieces of paper. On a page listing the children of John LEARN, father of Catharine who m. Henry MILLER and the father of my ancestors, Jacob and George LEARN, is the following notation: "This John LEARN along with his friend Frederick MILLER (Henry's father) were in Capt. Richard Shaw's 8th Co. 5th Battalion (PA)." There is no mention of a source of this information and I have found no proof yet that John LEARN was in this unit in the Revolutionary War. I thought this might be of interest to you and perhaps give you a clue about Frederick. Maybe there are pension papers? Judy Offen Caledonia, NY

I'm researching the following names: WIEAND (VARIOUS SPELLINGS MOSER SCHORTZ GILDNER GEHMAN ZIEGLER

I am researching the surname of Fultz/Foltz/Folz for my husbands family in Andrew and Margaret Fultz lived in Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania and all children except John and Marie were born there. They owned property there, but I could not get a copy of the record since the record was so fragile the Co. clerk could not copy it. John and Marie were confirmed in the Lutheran and Reformed Church in 1805 and I do not know what happened to Marie or George. They did not make the move to Pickaway Co. Ohio. We believe they died before 1805. Andrew was listed as a tailor in the 1790 PA Lancaster census. Andrew & Margaret unknown Fultz died in Pickaway Co., Ohio Washington Twsp. I do not know where or when Andrew and Margaret married. We believe the parents of Andrew are Henry and Mary Fultz who were listed in the 1764 Pennsylvania-German Society, Births and Baptisms as having a son born to them named Andrew in 1764, Baptized Oct, 5- 1764. My personal website is: http://home.earthlink.net/~jerifultz/ Any help appreciated Jeri Helms Fultz ______________________________________________________ "but I remain your affectinate cosin untill death." Thank you again ggrandpa Davis for those words. Never dreamed I'd get to use em! ____________________________________________________ Personal webpages: http://home.earthlink.net/~jerifultz/ Edward G. Gerdes Arkansas Civil War Pages http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/ Original Arkansas Genealogy Project: http://www.couchgenweb.com/arkansas Helms Brothers Parents research: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~helmsnc/

Joseph Rinker, a grandson of Abraham, who kept a tavern in the vicinity of Phila. at the close of the Rev. War, came to Jackson township in 1827 and leased the mill property of Martin Schleicher, and two years afterward purchased it and the farm which contained 94 acres, and was engaged for 52 years in the lumber business. He married Catharine "Bellos" should be Bellis. His children were Mary Ann, who married Abram Huffsmith, William, Lewis, Elizabeth who married George Bartholomew, Hester married Adam Slutter, Rosanna marrid Jereome Heller, Caleb, Lydia married David Bright, James W., Rev. Joseph who married Rosie Krotzer. Taxables-Jackson township, Monroe County-1840 Frederick "Belles" (Bellis) Donael Belles, Nelson Belles, William Belles Sr., Jacob Doll,Sr., Jacob Doll, Joseph Felker, John D. Felker, John Rinker, Joseph Rinker, Michael Zacharias, Donael Zacharias Civil War 48th Regt Pvts Jacob S. Buskirk 67th Co G. Sgts. Samuel Rinker, John H. Bellis Pvts. Aaron Flyte, Caleb Rinker, James Transue, James H. Tock. 36th Rebt Co F. Pvts Samuel Van Buskirk Best Wishes, Geri

No my Whitehead is Elizabeth Whitehead who married Andrew Graver. That is all the info I have on her other then her date of birth and death. Ginny

Artman, Jacob, wf. Hanna Frey, married 1809 Mercer Co. PA, soldier died 12 Dec 1871 lived in Mercer Co. Blackburn, Joel, wife Annie Fry, married 14 Aug 1814 Clinton, TN, lived in Blount Co. AL Buckwalter, Joseph, wife Mary Frey, married 11 Nov 1817 Phila, PA, lived in Montgomery Co Cooper, Thomas wife Susan Fry 2nd wife, married 13 Sept 1846 Coweta Co., GA Daubert, Peter, wife Mary Frey or Fry, married 17 Oct 1817 or 17 Sept 1817 Berks Co. Dillenback, Henry wife Polly Frey, married 5 Feb 1822 Palatine, NY, soldier died 28 Sept 1844 Emrick, Christoper wife Catharine Fry, married Feb 1837 Montgomery Co., Ohio, lived St. Joseph Co. IN-all War of 1812. Rev. War Itterly, Jacob R5504 PA Line, applied 9 Jan 1838 Monroe Co. aged 79y 3 or 4m, he lived in Bucks Co at enlistment and after his srv he lived there for 36 years then moved to Northampton County for 10 or 11 years and in 1826 or 27 he moved to Monroe Co. Montgomery County History Isett, John U., subject-The founders of the Isett family, of which John U., of Royserford, is representative, were Frederick and Jacob, who with their widowed mother, sailed from Rotterdam in 1732 with a little colony, including their pastor, a Lutheran clergyman. Soon after landing the mother bought a farm for her son Jacob. She also bought a farm for her son Frederick, near Trappe, PA, adjoining the farm of the parents of Gov. Shunk. The Frederick Isett 1. Frederick2 was born in Montgomery Co, he marrid Mary Hallman and they were the parents of 5 sons, the second son Frederick3 was born July 26, 1812, died Nov 11 1899. He married Feb 4, 1841 to Henrietta Shade, d.o Jacob and Mary (Shunk), her mother a cousin of Francis R. Shunk. Children Mary married John Y. Eisenburg, Lavina, died age 24, Jacob married Anna B. Amole, Charlotte married William Y. Eisenburg, Frederick of Phila., John U. and Henrietta married John M. Mauger. Members of the Brethern Church. John U., married Nov 24, 1881, to Ida Winter, d/o Reuben and Elizabeth (Schwenk) Winter, her father the last survivor of the founders of Royersford. Reuben Winter was born in Trapp, Oct 30 1823, died April 29, 1918. He was the son of John and Deborah (Rayser) Winter, and the grandson of John Winter, of ancient Berks county family, who served in the Rev., and in 1793 was keeping a hotel in Phila, on Water St. He died in Upper Providence in 1836, aged over 80 years and was buried in the graveyard adjoining the Trapp Lutheran Church. His son John Winter cane Montgomery Co., with his parent in 1812. John Winter married 1st to Catharine Moyer and 2nd to Deborah Raysor. Reuben Winter, married in 1848 to Elizabeth Schwenk, born Oct 23, 1825, died Feb 16, 1896, d/o Daniel and Mary (Stetler) Schwenk, and granddaughter of Daniel Schwenk. Children; Mary J., married Reuben Swartley, Ida married John U. Isett, Reuben2, and Elizabeth married Burdett Geisinger. Children of John U and Elizabeth; Ethel, married Edward Kaltenbach, and they had one son, John E., and one daughters Ethel Louise and Helen R. Best Wishes, Geri

Hi Marilyn, Yes, I know Custer was Kuester and have quite a bit on them thanks in part to notoriety of one descendant, maybe a grand nephew (or g grand nephew) of Rebecca's father, George. But it might do me good to read the Easton reference. Yes, I know re Jones and his books but I don't know re: subgroups you mention. Fresh perspectives, like this, could contain important information. Yes, I've read some Loyalist books and looked a bit in PA archives. The brothers had to register with the militia, and some even served, until grandma Mary Roads Custer remarried Wm. Thomas; some were tempted back away from any 'rebellious' aspirations (I'm thinking)... OR, the neighbors talked the family down to roving Rebels. Old man Thomas - he really was old - led some Tory 'volunteers' at one point, so was known for his leanings. Thanks for fresh perspectives, and I'll gain from checking them out. That's really what I'm after. w -----Original Message----- From: Marilyn Souders [mailto:msouders@nyc.rr.com] Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 6:28 AM To: Wendy Hiefield Subject: Re: [PANORTHA-L] HOLDER; VOLCK; GRAEFF; CUSTER I'm reading your posting early in the morning with only one cup of coffee in me, so my answer may tell you what you know already. The name "Custer" according to an essay by Heller in Historic Easton, p. 90 (Reprint available from the Easton Public Library, Marx Room, for ca. 15.00) derives from Kuester and has many variations. You must know about Hank Z. Jones' books about the 1709 Palatinates, right? There was a sub-group of the 1709ers that were located in London for a while, and another group of German=speaking people who were relocated in North Ireland around the same time. There are also reference books giving names of Loyalists who retreated to Canada, though I can't recall titles right now. Sorry if I've told you what you already know. Marilyn

Rev. War-Dennis, PA only Daniel, PA Line, soldier's sister Elizabeth Griffith rec'd BLW on the 23 Oct 1830 at Baltimore, MD Jacob, PA Line, soldier enlisted in Springfield Township, Bucks Co, applied 1819 in Baltimore, MD James, PA Line, applied in Ohio, aged 77 on 27 Aug 1838, soldier was born in Ireland, soldier lived in Lancaster Co at enlistment. 7 or 8 years after the war and was married there. He moved to Cumberland Co., PA for 12 years and then moved to Allegheny Co., PA and in 1832 he moved Columbia Ohio Philip, PA Line, soldier married Susanna Norton on 1 Dec 1793 at Baltimore, MD, widow applied 1838 age 81. Soldier and wife had 4 children 2 of which died when only a few days old and the 2 surviving were John Jr., and Margaret Dennis. Soldier left home about 1820 and she never saw him again. The daughter Margaret was deceased in 1838 leaving one daughter, Ellen Davis whose father was also deceased. Soldier's granddaughter Ellen Cross wife of Edward Cross applied in 1850 Recorded at Phila. Dennis 1728 Feb 28, Elizabeth, d/o John and Rachael 1731 John. s/o John and Rachael 1736 Nov 28 Elizabeth, d/o John and Sara 1756 Oct 20 Richard, s/o Richard and Hannah 1756 Oct 20 Hannah, d/o Richard and Hannah 1773 July 20 Ann to John Scott 1798 July 24 Barney to Mary Bourden 1749 Nov 2 Elizabeth to Joseph Grassberry 1720 March 21 Elizabeth to Charles Hargrave 1805 June 11 Hannah to Richard Garwood 1735 May 12 John to Sarah Collier 1806 April 14 John to Maria Read 1801 Aug 14 Mary to Abraham Busby 1743 Jan 20 Rebecca to Joseph Savage 1802 Nov 26 Richard to Harriet Duffield 1729 Nov 22 Thomas to Mary Jones Dennis Family 1 Joseph Dennis, the pioneer of the Richland family of that name came to Bucks County about 1737. He is supposed to have been the son of John and Rachel (Hull) Dennis, of Woodbridge, NJ., born there 3m 8,1697 The Dennis family of NJ are principally descendants of Robert Dennis, an early settler of Portsmouth, RI, who according to CT records was born at Portsmouth in 1645. Best Wishes, Geri

Hi, you mean you are not sick of them yet. Bless your heart. Indian War Fry Alexander, filed 1924 in Texas, srv Texas Vol George F., alias George W. Frey, widow Henrietta E. Frey, filed 1917 in OR, srv OR Mtd Vols. died 1928 Lake Creek, OR Hopkins, widow Sarah Jane, filed 1892 in AL John, filed 1919 in Texas, died 1931 San Antonio, Richard, widow Justine, filed 1902 in ID, srv OR Mtd Smith D. filed 1927 in Washington, DC William widow Phoebe J. filed 1917 in Ohio, died 1916 Hamilton, Ohio Frye George E., widow Louise, filed 1902, in WA. srv TN in FL War Isaac, widow Bettie, filed 1924 in KY, died 1923 in Danville, KY James E., widow of Emma, filed 1919 in CA, died 1929 in Whitter, CA Thomas Joseph alias Thomas McClelland filed 1917 in WA Frey Henry S. widow Nancy O., filed 1893 in TN, srv TN in FL War John Jacob, filed 1918 in OR John A., filed 1902 in OR Best Wishes, Geri

Geri, I really appreciate all your postings but I sure wish you would cite your sources. -- Marshall Lake -- mlake@mlake.net -- http://mlake.net

Joe, Our line is Hans Michael, Peter, Matthes, Gideon, Mary Ellen Gerhard and Helen Wetzel Graver to John Graver. Let me know if there is a connection. Send your e mail address and I will send more info. Ginny

I will check my biles and see what I can find if anything later in the week. Ginny

War of 1812 Canaday, Robert C. or as Robert Kennedy, wife Elizabeth (Sapp) married 18 Oct 1810 Cason Co., KY,soldier died 31 May 1847 Albany MO, srv. KY Mil. Lived at Gentry Co. MO Remarried Widows Sapp Annie, filed 1918 widow of Berry Sinkhorn, 7th MO Emily filed 1920, w/o Elias Kile, 6th MO Margaret, filed 1927 w/o John Laflin, OH Treacy, filed 1917 w/o Sandy Lawrence 135th US Col'd Inf Ator, Catharine, filed 1922 w/o Lindsey T. Sapp,, 3rd MO Green, Mary filed 1916 w/o John B. Sapp, IL Hamilton, Rebecca, filed 1907, w/o B.G.Sapp 10th KY Kersell, Rebecca E. filed 1924 w/o Christiper C. Sapp, IL Oller, Eliza W. filed 1912, w/o Emanuel Sapp, 17th KY Indian Wars Sapp Allen H., widow Sarah A., filed 1892 in Texas, FL War Alward W., widow Petra, filed in Texas, died 1918 in NM Calvin, widow Andora E. filed 1921 in KS, died 1931 in Augusta, KS George R. filed 1924 MI, 7th US Inf Jesse, widow Mary Jane, filed 1893 in GA srv in Creek War William, widow Celia Emilne, filed 1892, FL War William D. filed 1910 in IN. 2nd US Arty Best Wishes, Geri

Happy New to you and yours Rev. War Sapp Jesse, NC Line, S1587 soldier was born in Calvert, MD 19 Aug 1791 and he lived in Surry, NC at enlistment, soldier applied 24 July 1833 Warren Co. TN Joseoh, DE Line, S41122 Soldier rec'd a disability pension from 4 March 1795, he reapplied in 1820 in Monongalia, VA aged60 having lived in PA. In 1820 soldier had a wfie Sarah aged about 58 and children with him, Samuel near 21 Henry about 19, Elizabeth about 14. Soldier died 15 Sept 1837 William, GA Line R9201, soldier was born in Kent Co. DE in 1755 and he lived at Burke Co., GA and he lived there until 1830, then moved to Randolp GA, applied there in 1834 War of 1812 Sapp Benjamin, srv. Cronch's KY Mill Daniel, wf. Mary Jane, srv. Ravin's MD Mil Enoch wf. Ruthey, srv.Alston's GA Mil Jacob, wf Mary A. KY Mil James, wf Hannah, srv McCurston's NC Mil Shardick, srv White's GA Mil Best Wishes, Geri