I'm searching Vought/Vogt in the Easton/Northampton area. Also Jerusha Brown. Kay Wilder Florida

Hi.. What great dialogues re: foods, traditions, dialect. I'm learning a lot. Thanks to each for adding different twists. My Deutsch ancestors left so early I have no tie of knowledge, other than what I read here .. What sets mine apart: 1) They're early; came in early 1720s to PA from NY. 2) I'm not sure they're all Deutsch. John Holder b. 1694 in London lived there for the first 15+ years of his life. He emigrated to N. Am. 1710, or earlier, with his mother, Sybilla Graeff (German?). John's dad, Reu Holder, "left the family early" according to John's memorial, Moravian archives. Was Reu Holder English even though they probably lived in an immigrant area near Tower of London? 3) They were known to be English speaking, but John, like his dad, married a German girl in NY, Barbara Volck. The Volcks senior were from the Palatinate arriving with Kocherthal's first party. Even though they were granted land along the Hudson R. ("Hochland" = bluffs?), they sold it and, along with John Holder, set out for PA. Volck's neighbor, named Fisher, sold and moved (somewhere) at the same time. Who knows what happened to John Holder's mother. 4) John Holder's sons became divided on the issue of the impending Revolution; my line remained loyal to Britain, in the 1770s-80s, and started over in Nova Scotia. 5) My 19 yr old 'Loyalist's parents, John Holder (Jr.) and Rebecca (Custer) Holder disappeared during the Revolution. No traces. My heart aches for the missing information. I'd love to know possible areas of origin for those with interesting names. Any words of wisdom, glimmer of recognition.. or educated conjecture (even uneducated).. is welcome. w

Searching for William Richart or variation, 1700s

Roll Call Descendents of Noah Lee & Rhoda (unknown) through their sons Joseph who married Sarah Smiley and Ebenezer who married Ann Smiley Elias Dietrich/Detrick & Eva Nicholas through their daughter Julian who married William Fleming William Smith & Susan Transue through their son Isaac who married Rachel Cortright Just to name a few. Thanks for your time, Pam F

Ludwig Maentzinger or Mensinger Born in 1746 in Eppingen Germany. Moved to New world in 1751 at age 5 with father, Leonhard and grandfather Martin. (Both these parents/grandparents may have had a given name of Johan but went by the second name.) Ludwig was in the Northampton Militia in 1778, Company 2, Third Battalion, Northampton county Militia 7th class. He may have been a blacksmith and farmer.. He did live and pay taxes on 150 acres, in Penn Township, in1785. He is also listed in the census for 1790. I need all of the information I may receive. Wife, names, age, where married and childrens names plus birthplaces. It is as if he lived without touching anything permanently. I have much more information on his father and grandfather than I do on him. He is my GGG Grandfather. Nothing seems to work . So here is the shotgun approach again. I will reply to every message I get... Lee J. Mensinger 1229 Fredericksburg road, New Braunfels, Tx 78130 1-830-620-6575 lemen@x25.net

Rev.War Hammer George, MD line, soldier was born 4 May 1763 near Phila. PA and he lived in Frederic Co. MD at enlistment, applied 1832 Putman Co. IN, soldier died21 July 1834 Henry, wife Mary, VA Line, soldier was born 26 Nov 1759 at Winchester VA and when he was an infant his father moved to Shenandoah, VA and at the age of 6 moved to Rochingham, VA and he lived there at enlistment. He married there to Mary, d/o Joseph Davis of said Co. on 21 June 1786. Soldier died 5 Feb 1841 Palser,PA and VA Lines, soldier lived at Phila. PA, he enlisted in VA Peter, wife Sarah Rice former widow, PA Line soldier was born 19 Aug 1757 in Bucks Co., PA and at the age of 6 he moved to Frederick Co. MD for 4 years then to Fayette Co. PA for 8 years then to Allegany Co for 5 years and then returned to Fayette Co. and in 1810 he moved to Monogalia Co. VA and he applied there 28 Aug 1832, soldier had married to Sarah Perce on 17 Sept 1812 soldier died 19 Aug 1851 amd widow married Isaac Rice of Marion Co. VA on 14 April 1849. Widow applied in Marion Co age 60. In 1853 she was referred to as the widow of Peter or John P. Hammer. In 1829 soldier stated he had 12 children by his first wife and 4 by his second wife, names of children not given. War of 1812 hammer James, srv Capt Lake, VA John, wf. Cynitha, srv Capt Loftus' VA Mil William,srv. Capt. Jno or A. Vannater's Ohio Northampton Co 27 July 1767, estate of George Hammer, died sometime ago Upper Milford township, petitoners, Barbara Hammer and Daniel Turnie and 6 small children. Best Wishes, Geri

Fry, Michael, grandfather was born and raised in Westmoreland Co. He married Regina Spielman. Children; Jonas. Michael, George, John, Jacob, Isaac, Jonathan, Margaret, wife of David Overly, Catharine married Joseph Clinkinsmith, Sara the wife of Matthew McCall, Regena, wife of John Rikard. Jonthan Fry, was born in Mt. Pleasant, Nov 19, 1808. He married Dec 25, 1832 to Lydia Kiser, and they had one child, Jonathan B. Jonathan Fry died Nov. 1874 Jonathan B. married Jan 14, 1875 to Martha Fousold, d/o Hon. John and Ellen (Freeman) Fousold. Children; two died infancy, Emma J. married John W. Johnson, Mary M., J. Edward, Nellie, Leo, Effie, Nevin and Olive. Martha (Fousold) Fry died July 7, 1898 Shunk, Francis Rawn, (Gov.) s/o John and Elizabeth (Rawn) Shunk, was born Aug 7, 1788, at Trappe, Montgomery Co. His father was the son of Francis Shunk, who emigrated to America from the Palatinate, on the Rhine, about 1715. His mother was the d/o Casper and Barbara Rawn, also emigrants from the Palatinate. Geary, John White (Gov.) s/o Richard and Margaret (White) Geary, born Dec 30, 1819, near Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland Co. The father a native of Frankin township. The mother of Washington Co Gov. J.W. Geary married on the 12 of Feb 1843 to Margaret Ann Logan, of Westmoreland Co, d/o James R. of Westmoreland Co. Children, one died in infancy, another, Edward R. was killed in the battle of Wauhatchie, and the other, William, a grad. of West Point. Mrs. Geary died on 28 Feb 1853, and in Nov. 1858 Gov. Geary married to Mrs. Mary C. Henderson, d/o of Robert R. Church, of Cumberland Co. After the death of Gov. Geary, his widow married Dr. H. Earnest Goodman of Phila. Dauphin Co Innis, Elizabeth of Hanover, died May 1788 leaving daughters; Ann Irwin, Rachael, wife of David Sterrett. Elizabeth, wife of John Gilchrist and Mary, wife of Timothy Green Isenhower, Peter of Paxtang, died May 1801 leaving a wfie Ann, and children, Peter, Frederick, John, Samuel Michael, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Magdalena, Barbara, John, Catharine, Christina, Ann, Margaret and Jacob. Best Wishes, Geri

Joe, I have them back also to Hans Michael. Do you go back any further? Ginny

Hi; My requests are few, but difficult: CHRISTINE/CHRISTEIN/CHRISTEN - Three brothers came on the ship Phoenix from Rotterdam in 1751. I would like to know what happened to them between 1751 and 1800. HAMMER, Peter - Died in Northern Liberties, Phila., around 1834. Possible the son of John Peter Hammer who fought in the Revolutionary War. Thank you Bob Christine

Nazareth Titus, 1822 Mart Titus, Josephs Daughter born Aug 1, 1766 at Gnandenthal departed life Sept 9, 1822 Dryland Unangst, George, H. born 29 Dec 1759, his daughter Eve. married Joseph Titus Easton Titus. John died 1 March 1806, aged 34y 4m 13d 1808 April 22, New guardians for minor children of John Titus, Easton, petitorner, Catharine Gossner, late Titus, the widow, and her father, Abraha Bachman, esquire. 2 sons, not named, guardian, former, appointed on the petition of Amos Titus, brother of deceased. Monroe County-Burials-Titus Buried at Green Ridge Buried at Neola Best Wishes, Geri

I am researching the following Northampton County and Warren County ancestors: Jacob Hess(1825-1873) and Jane Lewis (1830-1907) PhillipsburgNJ Hubler Shimer(1834-1908) and Sarah Depue (1836-1923)LopatcongNJ ,born Northampton County Pa Moses Depue (1802-1871) and Margaret Ayers/Ayres (1805-1872)Northampton County Pa and Banjamin Depue and Catherine VanCampen Lower Mt Bethel,Pa Abraham Vancampen (1765-1851) and Susannah Hoffman (1771-1854)PahaquarryNJ Also, Northampton County lines:Mary Brittian and Moses Ayres,Anna Marie Baker and Henry Hess,Joseph Beyl Shimer and Catherine Hubler,Abraham Hubler and Susanna Mill,Gruver. Contact me to share any information on these lines. EvaDuke@yahoo.com 908-835--1175 Mansfield Twp,Warren County,NJ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003

Surnames of interest

John W. HAZLETT, born in NJ; married Emma. Daughter Jean. All found in 1910 Easton, Northampton County census. Theodore HAZLETT, probably born in NJ, also migrated to Easton

Decendants of Jacob Titus, Plainfield, Bushkill and Moore Twp.

Hi - Zimmerman, Fenstermacher, Haack/Haak, and Shaffer are surnames of some of my ancestors. You'll find the rest of my ancestors on my website, "More Surnames to Brag About," at <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/idkonrad/Mynames.htm"> http://members.aol.com/idkonrad/Mynames.htm</A> If I can help you in any way, please give me some details (given names, dates and places of birth, marriage, death, etc., if known.) Irene Diehl Konrad

17 March 1806, Estate of George Oest, Lower Saucon township, died about 30 years ago, children; George, eldest son, William, Elizabeth, wife of Henry Strunk, Magdalena, deceased wife of George Moyer (left 4 children) Rev. War Strunk Henry, PA, applied in Monroe Co, 1843. Soldier was born 8 May 1760 in Bucks Co and he lived in Northampton Co at enlistment and he lived there until 1813 then moved to Monroe Co., Soldier also srv as a sub for his brother William Strunk. John, PA wife Barbara, soldier applied in Pike Co., 1818. In 1820 soldier was aged about 79 and had children at home. Jonas, 21,Sally 18, Jacob 16, Joseph 14, and William aged 9. Soldier had married Barbara Hartzell in Dec 1781 and soldier died 3 Aprl 1830. Widow applied 12 Dec 1836 Monroe Co., near age 73. A son, William Strunk aged 35 made aff'dt in 1846 in Monroe Co. and he stated that his mother Barbary Strunk had died 25 Feb 1839 leaving children, Jonas, Joseph, and William and Sarah Utt lived in Monroe Co and Jacob Strunk was of Warren Co., NJ. Soldier's brother was Henry Strunk of Monroe Co. William, PA wife Mary, soldier lived in Northampton Co., at enlistmnt and soldier married there to Mary Englehart shortly before enlistment in June 1776. In 1830 soldier was living in Berks Co and was aged 73. Soldier died 15 Sept 1834. Widow applied in Berks Co 1846 aged 87. In 1846 it was stated that he had also rec'd a PA State Pension and his widow was receiving a PA State pension in 1846. Children; Jacob 1779, Elizabeth 1781, George, 1783, Catharine 1785, William, 1787, Susannah, 1789, Magdaline 1792, and twins John and Margaret 1794. In 1846 a Michael Strunk testified in the claim. War of 1812 Strunk John, srv Capt Willotz's Co. PA John, wife Ester, srv Capt Jonathan Jones" PA Remarried Widows Strunk Margaret, filed 1911, w/o Henry Wilson, 125th PA Mary A., filed 1908, w/o Moses Courtright, 30th NJ Patridge, Sarah, filed 1918 w.o Joseph Strunk, 18th NY Strunk Burials-Monroe Co Delaware Water Gap, Frutchey; aka Wesley Chapel ; Middle Smithfield Presbyterian; Woodale (E. Stroudsburg); Poplar Valley M.E.; Pocono Lake. Strunk-Monroe Co Strunk, William, great-grandfather was born in Germany, emigrated to America Henry Strunk, grandfather was an early settler of Northampton Co, he married Elizabeth Ace and migrated to Monroe Co. Children; 1. Madeline married Jacob Olenbaugh, moved to Ohio with his wife and 2 children; 2. George, married __ Mann, and died leaving 5 children; 3. Elisabeth, married Henry Consterman, of Middle Smithfield; 4. Jacob marred to Jane Merlin of Middle Smithfield, and moved to Northampton Co. 5. Henry married Rachel Transue. 6. Kate married George Ace. 7. Peter (father) Peter Strunk, was born in Northampton co in 1772. He married Betsy Cooper, d/o John and Polly (Grove) Cooper. In 1798 he came with his father to Monroe Co and later to Wayne Co. He married___ Canadey. His last years were passed on the farm of his son. He died 1866. Children; 1. Jacob who married Nellie Biles and lived in Bradford Co. 2. Polly married Philip Noack, of Monroe Co, and died leaving a family of whom 2 are living, Matilda, wife of Fred Transue and Wash. Noack. 3. Peter died in childhood, 4/ John C., 5. George, died as a boy. 6. Betsy, married Jonas Hanna, 7. Eleanor married Leonard Courtright. 8. Henry married Elizabeth Transue. 9. Katie died as a child. 10. Julia married Adam Bogert, 11. Benjamin married Caroline Yetter. 12 Luther married Samuel Couright and died leaving 4 children. John C., in April 1826 married Eleanora Hanna, d/o Benjamin and Hannah (Tock) Hanna. Children; 1. Benjamin H., married Benjamin Transue, 2. Elizabeth married William Miller. 3. Hannah, wife of Charles Albert. 4. Eleanor, died as a child. 5. Mary, married Andrew J. Fish. 6. Sarah married John Van Why. 7. Peter married Sarah J. Kramer and had a family of 15 children;8. Mose C. 9. James S. married Maggie Coleman and had 7 children; 10. John who died in childhood. Moses C. married Maggie Treible, d/o Peter and Mary (Quigley) Treibel. Children; Eva amd Charles died early in life, Samuel A., born 1870 married Nancy Van Why and had two children, (Clara and Maggie); 2. Laura, born 1874 married Philip Fish and had children (Peter, Hanah, and Moses. 3. John C born 1876, married Hannah Albert. 4. Mary E., born 1879 married Walter S. Howe. 5. Lizzie married Judge Edinger. 6. Moses. born 1884. 7. Violet, 1886, 8. Burson 1888, 9. Alonzo, 1890, 10. Ruth 1892. 11 Naomi 1894. Strunk, Clarance Rotenberger,was born July 18, 1901, at Trumbauersville, PA., a s/o Reuben and Sarah Strunk. He married at Quakertown on June 21, 1921 to Mary Andrews, d/o Joseph and Rhyma Andrews. Children; Clarance R., Catharine Andrews, born 1925. Best Wishes, Geri

I would be interested in sharing information on the above names families and also the following: DIEHL, FETTERMAN, CHRISTMAN, CRESSMAN, BOEHM, PRUTZMAN, BROTZMAN, WILLIAMS, HECKMAN, HAWK, PETERS, DREISBACH Thanks and I look forward to hearing from other researchers.

Washburn - Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lackawanna Wetzel - Northampton, Carbon Miller - Northampton, Carbon Cleveland - Luzerne Ken Maxwell - In North West New Jersey kenmax@eclipse.net

Hi all, While I'm not against having Roll Calls on the mailing list, I do ask that I be consulted first. If you are going to participate in the Roll Call please: 1 - Place the "major" surnames you are researching in the Subject line 2 - Place any other surnames in the body of the message 3 - DO NOT type "Roll Call" in the Subject Line of your message. With the volume of messages that are generated folks are obliged to open up every message where if you had followed step 1 they could easily be screened. Thanks! Nathan Zipfel PA-Roots.com http://www.pa-roots.com/

Stenger, Conrad and Catharine, a son Conrad, born Aug 17 1759, sp Martin Hauman and wife Oct 1, 1823 John Houseman and Catharine Mayer Aug 15, (bp) 1761 Anna Hausman, d/o Martin, sp. Elizabeth Schwenk July 3, 1766 Elizabeth Barbara Housmann, d/o Martin and Magaret. sp Bernard Heller and Elisabeth Heller Lancaster County Haussmann, Engelhart born Oct 30, 1758, s/o George Jacob and Apollonia Best Wishes, Geri