Hi Sue, According to my relationship calculator in my family tree program, Barbara Langendoerfer was my 2nd great aunt (I'm terrible at figuring out relationships with out it!!). That must make us some kind of cousins (at least by marriage)!! The Peter and Kate (Balles) that I have are Herzog's, not Schillings though. The only Schilling I have that I know of is Walburga. I don't have much on Peter and Kate, but here is what I do have - maybe something will make a connection: Descendants of Peter Herzog Generation No. 1 1. Peter2 Herzog (Joseph1) was born April-26-1863 in Honesdale, Wayne Co., Pennsylvania, and died December-24-1946 in Honesdale, Wayne Co., Pennsylvania. He married Kate Balles. She was born 1866, and died December-24-1945. Notes for Peter Herzog: Info from John Herzog ([email protected]) : His information came from Marion Rickard: Peter & Kate stayed on the Herzog farmstead in Berlin Twp. all their lives. At the end of Bates Road from Cliff St. From The Wayne Independent, Dec. 28, 1946 Peter Herzog Peter Herzog, 83, died Christmas eve. Dec. 24, 1946, at his Berlin Valley home in the boro of Honesdale, one year to the day following the death of his wife, Katharine (Balles) Herzog. He had been ailing since her death and was given care and attention by his only son, Lawrence Herzog, and wife of Jamaica, L.I. Mr. Herzog was born April 26, 1863, in the house in which he died. His parents were Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Herzog. Mr. Herzog was a farmer and one of the pioneer residents of the boro. when it was known as Texas township. He was a frequent visitor to Honesdale, living about two miles from central town, where he had many friends. Mr. Herzog was a member of St. Mary Magdalen church for many years and was also a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles of this place. The body was removed to the Hessling funeral chapel, from where the cortege left Friday morning for St. Mary Magdalen church where a requiem of high mass was celebrated by Rev. Linus C. Fricker, pastor. Interment was made in the parish cemetery. Mr. Herzog's immediate survivors are his six grand-children and two great-grandchildren; also nieces and nephews 1910 Miracode census index from Ancestry.com Peter Herzog State: PA Enumeration District: 0090 Color: W Age: 44 Birth Place: Pennsylvania Visit: 0224 County: Wayne Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02090553 Other Residents: Wife Kate 42, Pennsylvania Son Lawrence P 21, Pennsylvania Children of Peter Herzog and Kate Balles are: 2 i. Lawrence3 Herzog, born 1889. Notes for Lawrence Herzog: Info from John Herzog ([email protected]) : His information came from Marion Rickard: Lawrence married a widow and had 2 children, Peter and Kitty. In 1984, Kitty was still renting the farm to Eugene Billard, who owns the adjoining property (Brook ?) 3 ii. Joseph R. Herzog, born May-08-1890 in Honesdale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; died October-08-1890 in Honesdale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania. That's all I have on Kate Balles. I have a little bit on the Langendoerfer's, and information on Barbara's sister Katherine's line down, if you would be interested in that. Would you be willing to share your line down from Barbara? I've recently made contact with another Langendoerfer cousin, who says he has more information on the Langendoerfers. He's putting it all on a web site, and is supposed to let me know when he has it up and running. I don't have anything else on Walburga Schilling, other than according to the 1870 census, she was born in Bavaria, Germany. I have a birth date of 1/21/1824, and a death date of 7/31/1881. I also have a copy of an 1872 map of Berlin Township that shows the location of Joseph (and Walburga) Herzog's farm (spelled Hercog). Two houses above them is a W. Shilling (for whatever that's worth). Let me know if you want any of the other information. Kim In Missouri ----- Original Message ----- From: Sue M <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [PAWAYNE-L] BALLES, ECKER, SCHILLING > Kim, > Yes, yes, yes, you tie into our line! Barbara Langendoerfer was our great > aunt, by marriage to Peter. Do you have any further information on Peter > and Kate (Balles) Schilling? I know our Balles line crosses with the > Schilling line when Peter Balles' brother Henry (our grandfather) married > the daughter of Catherine (Schilling) Ecker. But Kate isn't from Henry's > line. I also have a rather extensive book on the Schillings, descendants of > Conrad Schilling (probably about 2000) names, but there isn't a Walburga > listed. She could of been Conrad's sister as there isn't any information > about his siblings. > Thank you so very much for this information, you've been very helpful. > Sue > Pittsburgh, PA

Kim, Yes, yes, yes, you tie into our line! Barbara Langendoerfer was our great aunt, by marriage to Peter. Do you have any further information on Peter and Kate (Balles) Schilling? I know our Balles line crosses with the Schilling line when Peter Balles' brother Henry (our grandfather) married the daughter of Catherine (Schilling) Ecker. But Kate isn't from Henry's line. I also have a rather extensive book on the Schillings, descendants of Conrad Schilling (probably about 2000) names, but there isn't a Walburga listed. She could of been Conrad's sister as there isn't any information about his siblings. Thank you so very much for this information, you've been very helpful. Sue Pittsburgh, PA ----- Original Message ----- From: "kim cheryl" <[email protected]> To: "Sue M" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [PAWAYNE-L] BALLES, ECKER, SCHILLING > Hello, > My gggrandmother was Katherine Langendoerer, and she had a sister named > Barbara - according to Katherine's obituary, she was survived by a sister, > Mrs. Peter Balles - I believe this was Barbara. Their parents were Wendell > Langendoerfer and Elizabeth Rice. > > Katherine Langendoerfer married Joseph Herzog. His parents were Joseph > Herzog and Walburga Schilling. Joseph and Walburga had a son, Peter, who > married a Kate Balles. Peter and Kate supposedly stayed on the Herzog > farmstead in Berlin Twp. all their lives. It was at the end of Bates Road > from Cliff street. > > The families were primarily from Honesdale, PA. > > Does this sound like it might tie into the lines you have? > > Kim > In Missouri > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Sue M <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 1:04 AM > Subject: [PAWAYNE-L] BALLES, ECKER, SCHILLING > > > > Hello Wayne County Members, > > I am seeking information on these people: > > ** BALLES family from Honesdale. Descendants of JACOB BALLES (died > 11.9.1912), married to ELIZABETH (HOWE). Their children were: > > 1. MARTHA > > 2. PETER m/Barbara (LANGENDORFER) > > 3. MARGARET m/Lawrence WENIGER > > 4. THERESA m/ Frank BRUNNER > > 5. WILLIAM > > 6. JACOB JR. m/Anna Maria HARS > > 7. JOHN m/Minnie QUICK) > > 8. ELIZABETH m/William BARRON > > 9. HENRY GEORGE BALLES m/ MARY/MAMIE (ECKER) > > > > ** Known brothers of Jacob Balles Sr. were: LAWRENCE and PETER. > > > > **I have extensive information on the SHILLING Family from Honesdale also. > > Thank you, > > > > Sue McAlister > >

Hello, My gggrandmother was Katherine Langendoerer, and she had a sister named Barbara - according to Katherine's obituary, she was survived by a sister, Mrs. Peter Balles - I believe this was Barbara. Their parents were Wendell Langendoerfer and Elizabeth Rice. Katherine Langendoerfer married Joseph Herzog. His parents were Joseph Herzog and Walburga Schilling. Joseph and Walburga had a son, Peter, who married a Kate Balles. Peter and Kate supposedly stayed on the Herzog farmstead in Berlin Twp. all their lives. It was at the end of Bates Road from Cliff street. The families were primarily from Honesdale, PA. Does this sound like it might tie into the lines you have? Kim In Missouri ----- Original Message ----- From: Sue M <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 1:04 AM Subject: [PAWAYNE-L] BALLES, ECKER, SCHILLING > Hello Wayne County Members, > I am seeking information on these people: > ** BALLES family from Honesdale. Descendants of JACOB BALLES (died 11.9.1912), married to ELIZABETH (HOWE). Their children were: > 1. MARTHA > 2. PETER m/Barbara (LANGENDORFER) > 3. MARGARET m/Lawrence WENIGER > 4. THERESA m/ Frank BRUNNER > 5. WILLIAM > 6. JACOB JR. m/Anna Maria HARS > 7. JOHN m/Minnie QUICK) > 8. ELIZABETH m/William BARRON > 9. HENRY GEORGE BALLES m/ MARY/MAMIE (ECKER) > > ** Known brothers of Jacob Balles Sr. were: LAWRENCE and PETER. > > **I have extensive information on the SHILLING Family from Honesdale also. > Thank you, > > Sue McAlister

Hello Wayne County Members, I am seeking information on these people: ** BALLES family from Honesdale. Descendants of JACOB BALLES (died 11.9.1912), married to ELIZABETH (HOWE). Their children were: 1. MARTHA 2. PETER m/Barbara (LANGENDORFER) 3. MARGARET m/Lawrence WENIGER 4. THERESA m/ Frank BRUNNER 5. WILLIAM 6. JACOB JR. m/Anna Maria HARS 7. JOHN m/Minnie QUICK) 8. ELIZABETH m/William BARRON 9. HENRY GEORGE BALLES m/ MARY/MAMIE (ECKER) ** Known brothers of Jacob Balles Sr. were: LAWRENCE and PETER. **I have extensive information on the SHILLING Family from Honesdale also. Thank you, Sue McAlister http://homepages.about.com/tomssue/mcalisterpainterbickhartfamily/ Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.231 / Virus Database: 112 - Release Date: 2/12/01

Hello all Looking around in the census data I managed to locate quite a number of my relatives in Greenfield Township, Luzerne County Hopefully you will find the people on the census data from that township in the 1850 US census to be of interest to you as well. If you can help establish links between any of the census data on the site and "real people" I would love to here from you Happy searching Fred -- _-_|\ Frederick W. Myers [email protected] / \ 187 Mondurup St Mt Barker WA 6324 Australia \*.-._/ Perhaps your most distant relative :-) v http://www.dsdata.com.au/genealogy/nepa

Dinner, Friday, 11 May 2001//All-Day Seminar, Saturday, 12 May 2001 Goshen United Methodist Church Main Street, Goshen, NY (NEXT DOOR TO 1841 HISTORIC COURTHOUSE) Annual Dinner: 6:30 PM Roast Beef Dinner w/Potatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter, homemade pies, and coffee or tea. Cost $10.00 per person Use advanced reservation form below. Speaker following dinner: To be announced Seminar Registration: 9:30 AM with refreshments First Session: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM THE ART OF FAMILY: GENEALOGICAL ARTIFACTS IN NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND by D. Brenton Simons This illustrated lecture explores the fascinating and frequently overlooked topic of "ancestral artifacts," surveying a variety of 17th-19th century American artifact genres with an eye to genealogical clues and historical context. Second Session: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM SAME NAME, MUST BE SAME PERSON: AVOIDING THIS AND OTHER GENEALOGICAL FALLACIES by Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer. Learn techniques for evaluating and verifying information you find in the course of your research. Lunch Break: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Sandwiches offered at $5.00 each includes salad, beverage and desserts. Use advanced reservation form below. Third Session: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM PREPARING TO WRITE AND PUBLISH YOUR FAMILY HISTORY by D. Brenton Simons This lecture provides insight and motivation for those contemplating a genealogical publication, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of various book formats, and discusses potential pitfalls of the book publishing process. Our Speakers D. Brenton Simons is executive editor of New England Ancestors, Editorial Director of Newbury Street Press, and Assistant Executive Director of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. He has been on the NEHGS staff since 1993. Mr. Simons is currently CO-editing, with Peter Benes, The Art of Family: Genealogical Artifacts in New England. Mr. Simons lectures at National Conferences on a variety of topics. Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer MLS, has been doing genealogical research since 1979, and has been Vice President for Programs and Vice President for Publicity for the Dutchess County [New York] Genealogical Society since 1988. She is a member of several genealogical and professional societies, including the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Genealogical Speakers Guild, the National Genealogical Society, and state and local societies. Her training as a librarian is useful to her not only in her day job as Special Collections Librarian/Archivist at the Culinary Institute of America, but also in her second profession as genealogist. Her book Long-Distance Genealogy was published by Betterway Books in 2000. Mail reservations to: Dinner/Seminar Committee, Orange County Genealogical Society, 101 Main St., Goshen, NY 10924. Information or questions call Marilyn Terry 845-562-2749 or by e-mail [email protected] BOTH EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SEMINAR IS FREE ___________________Reservations for the dinner close April 27, 2001__________________ ROAST BEEF DINNER SANDWICHES Friday, 11 May 2001 Saturday, 12 May 2001 _______________ $10.00 each _____________ Turkey $5.00 each _____________ Roast Beef $5.00 each _________________________________ _______________________________________ Name(s) Name(s) Total Enclosed_____________ Total Enclosed______________

RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES IN PITTSFIELD MA by Jean Nudd SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2001 10:30 A. M. LOCATION: Orange County Genealogical Society Historic 1841 Courthouse 101 Main Street Goshen, NY 10924 The National Archives and Records Administration - Northeast Region (Pittsfield) was established in 1994 to provide greater access to microfilm copies of Federal records with high research value. The facility has over 70,000 rolls of microfilm publications created to allow access to information while preserving original documents from deterioration and damage from handling. Through its microfilm holdings, research services, public programs and affiliation with other NARA regions, it is a national resource in a local setting. Resources at Pittsfield include all of the United States, not just Massachusetts and New England. Our Speaker Jean Nudd is the Archivist of NARA in Pittsfield. Jean has a BA and MA in history, with a specialization in local history. She spent 6 years at the Arizona State Archives before coming to Pittsfield in 1994. Jean is an avid genealogist with deep roots in New England and New York on both side of her family. Jean is well known for your very informative and lively lectures. You won't want to miss this one. There will be a monthly meeting at 9:00 A.M. followed by the program at 10:30 A.M.. Both the meeting and program are free and open to the public. For more information please contact Marilyn Terry at 845-562-2749 or by e-mail at [email protected]

Does anyone know what enumeration district Orson would have been part of in the 1900 and 1920 census? Thanks!!

Does anyone know anything about the VanCampen family? Harold Van Campen married Elma June TURNER probably early 1900's. They had 4 children: Robert, Carolyn, Lester and Mary Jane. I know they lived in Chinchilla at one time (prob. 1950's). Trying to find any living relatives to share info re the TURNER family. Diane ~ ********** ~ ********** ~ ********** ~ ********** ~ CHECK OUR QUERY GENEALOGY FAMILY PAGE - www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/n/d/Sharon-D-Andreasen/

Hello all-- I'm searching for the surname JONES in Wayne County. I have several letters that my GGGG Grandfather (William JONES of West Conesville NY) wrote to his daughter, my GGG Grandmother, Mary JONES Blinn, of Belle Plain, NJ. I've gathered from these letters that at least 3 of William's children lived in or around Wayne County. The letters were written between 1860-1874. Mary JONES Blinn lived in Dyberry Twp, Wayne County, for approximately 10 years, moving to southern NJ in 1866. William mentions the following children: William H. JONES (b. 1827) married Rachel ?? Edward JONES (b. 1834) married Kate ?? (children: Mary, Belle, Eddie, Katie, Ernie (?), and Clarence (b.9/1873, died 2/1874). Robert Bruce JONES (b.1838) married Em Justin (They lived in Lebanon Twp, and Robert went by his middle name.) Does anyone have any info on these people? Thanks in advance! Mary Liber Hamburg PA

Seeking any information on Sarah Ann [Peters] SEAGER, born Jan. 25, 1830, died March 15, 1915 in Wayne County, PA, town unknown. Thank you. Betty Short [email protected]

Hello all The data for the 1850 US census for Middletown Twp Susquehanna County has been added to the website. http://www.dsdata.com.au/genealogy/nepa/census1850.html And I would like to thank the half a dozen or so people who have contributed family lineage data. Especially in the area of connecting with 1850 census data from Damascus Twp Wayne County. This brings the number of individuals to more than 9000, most being from the NE Pennsylvania area. Enjoy Fred -- _-_|\ Frederick W. Myers [email protected] / \ 187 Mondurup St Mt Barker WA 6324 Australia \*.-._/ Perhaps your most distant relative :-) v http://www.dsdata.com.au/genealogy/nepa

Hello Listers Excuse the multiple postings. In preparation for my own retirement from the military I came across a news release that may be of interest to some of you. Office of Public Affairs Media Relations Washington DC 20420 (202) 273-5700 www.va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs News Release 11 FOR IMMDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2001 French Government Honors World War 11 Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi and H.E. Francois de I'Estang, ambassador of France, announced that the French Government will present certificates to World War II veterans to thank them for their participation in the liberation of France. "This honor is further evidence that the contributions of our World War II veterans will be remembered by this nation and by our allies around the world whom they helped to free," said Principi. To be eligible, a veteran must have served on French territory, in French territorial waters or in French airspace between June 6, 1944 and May 8, 1945. The certificate will not be issued posthumously. Presentation of the certificates is expected to begin later this year. The ten Consuls of France in the United States will work with state veteran affairs offices, veteran service organizations and other veteran groups to identify eligible people and to organize ceremonies to present the certificates. The application form will be available from veteran service organizations and on a special Internet site maintained by the French government "http://www.info-france-usa.org/news/statmnts/ww2/index.htm Anthony Tormey

RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES IN PITTSFIELD MA by Jean Nudd SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2001 10:30 A. M. LOCATION: Orange County Genealogical Society Historic 1841 Courthouse 101 Main Street Goshen, NY 10924 The National Archives and Records Administration - Northeast Region (Pittsfield) was established in 1994 to provide greater access to microfilm copies of Federal records with high research value. The facility has over 70,000 rolls of microfilm publications created to allow access to information while preserving original documents from deterioration and damage from handling. Through its microfilm holdings, research services, public programs and affiliation with other NARA regions, it is a national resource in a local setting. Resources at Pittsfield include all of the United States, not just Massachusetts and New England. Our Speaker Jean Nudd is the Archivist of NARA in Pittsfield. Jean has a BA and MA in history, with a specialization in local history. She spent 6 years at the Arizona State Archives before coming to Pittsfield in 1994. Jean is an avid genealogist with deep roots in New England and New York on both side of her family. Jean is well known for your very informative and lively lectures. You won't want to miss this one. There will be a monthly meeting at 9:00 A.M. followed by the program at 10:30 A.M.. Both the meeting and program are free and open to the public. For more information please contact Marilyn Terry by e-mail at [email protected]

http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl I was wondering if anyone else has been having problem researching on the mailing list archives at the address above. For several days it was down, the for awhile when it was up, it's such mailing lists i type in don't exist and now every thing is coming up zero hits on every query I put in -- even on items I know I put in there in years and months past. Thanks

Hi Listers I was wondering if there is any TOMS or HENSHAW researchers/ descendents on the list. Looking for a TOMS/HENSHAW union. I dont have any first names but i do know they have a son named Leon living with his Grandparents Aldolphus M. Henshaw and Elizabeth Oliver in 1910. Thank you for any help or assistance. Angel

Seeking information on Samuel & Alice ROBERTS who were living in Preston Township in 1870 census. They are the parents to Charles Roberts--my gr-gr-grandfather. Wondering when they died and where they were buried. There were at least two other sons James and another starting with P. Possibly a daughter as well. Howard Arlington, TX

Seeking information on a Willard TRAVIS who married an Emily TARBOX. Emily is the daughter of H.D. & Morilla(?) Tarbox and had brothers Willis & George who were married to ROBERTS sisters Adeline & Gulia respectively. Willis & Adeline Roberts Tarbox had a daughter Rena who was married to Harry TRAVIS. Does anyone know who Harry's parents were and what relation would he be to Willard Travis. Hope this is not too confusing. Howard Arlington, TX

Seeking information on Samuel & Alice ROBERTS who were living in Preston Township in 1870 census. They are the parents to Charles Roberts--my gr-gr-grandfather. Wondering when they died and where they were buried. There were at least two other sons James and another starting with P. Possibly a daughter as well. Howard Arlington, TX

Seeking information on an Emily TARBOX who married a Willard TRAVIS. Emily is the daughter of H.D. & Morilla(?) Tarbox and had brothers Willis & George who were married to ROBERTS sisters Adeline & Gulia respectively. Willis & Adeline Roberts Tarbox had a daughter Rena who was married to Harry TRAVIS. Does anyone know who Harry's parents were and what relation would he be to Willard Travis. Hope this is not too confusing. Howard Arlingotn, TX