In 1994 I was blessed to recieve a notebook full of genealogical research from a distant cousin tracing our Allshouse line back to 1725. With her information and bits and pieces from other distant cousins, as well as information I have been able to locate. I still have one question about our first Allshouse, which I will ask at the end of this. Henry Allshouse Sr (4 Oct. 1725 - 12 June 1803) born in Village of Althausen, Würtemburg, Germany, though some sources say Strasberg, Alsace Loraine, then under French control. Old name spellings were Althaus & Altham. He came to the USA out of Rotterdam aboard the ship Judith under command of Captain James Tact and landed in Philadelphia, PA in September 15, 1748. Married Susanna (1728 - ?), they had Henry Jr., Jacob, John, Susannah, & Catherine. Henry Sr was buried at the First reformed Church cemetery Easton Northampton Co., PA. His tombstone is large granite stone, located in a small Cemetery in North Jeannette, on Margaret Street. This large stone was erected by his grandsons. According to a complete history taken from the "Pennsylvania State Library & Museum", Harrisburg, Pa. the name " Allshouse wherever encountered west of the Alleghenies, descended from the pioneer settler, Henry. Henry Allshouse Sr - The progenitor, signed the Oath of Allegiance,. Sept, 15. 1748, at Philadelphia, Pa. (another record, 1760 is in Bucks Co., Pa, and in 1754 in Easton, Pa. Lot # 203.) He was a carpenter & a joiner. In 1752 Henry moved north and became one of the original settlers of what is now Easton, PA. On pg 70 of "Naturalization of Foreign Protestants" published by Baltimore General Publishing Co, 1964 : Henry Allshouse of Easton, Northampton Co. PA naturalized on April 3, 1761. Had signed allegiance oath on shipboard in Philadelphia Harbor 15 Sep 1748, in Berk's Co on 1750 and again in Easton in 1754. In Easton owned lots near Great Square Lots 134-5-6-7. Emigrated from Alsace-Lorainne. His wife's name was Susannah, first child Susannah married Henry Kern. Children in Will: Henry, Jacob, John, Catherine, and Susannah. He was one of five Trustees organized to build the first Court House. He lived at the corner of North Hampton St. and the great Square, Lot No. 203. He bought his first land on March 6 1775. He couldn't pay for this land and almost lost it back to John Penn Sr. and John Jr. He must have made his payment as he sold this land to daughter Catherine on 27 June 1798. He also sold land to a family of Innes on 21 Nov 1797, and some to a John Allshouse (who may have been his son) on 29 Oct 1792. In tax records 1783 to 1788 he and his son Henry Jr. were listed as Joiners. Henry's death notice was found recorded in the "American Eagle", an Easton paper. He was buried in the cemetery at the First Reformed Church of Easton. This cemetery was removed and the bodies placed in a common vault in what is now the Easton Cemetery. The following is a transcription of Henry Sr's Last Will and Testament: In the name of God Amen, I Henry Allshouse of the borough of Easton in the County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, being weak in body, but of sound mind memory and understanding (thanks be to God) do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner following, ---- I so have and bequeath unto each of my four children, that is to say, to my son Henry One hundred and fifty pounds, to my son Jacob One hundred and fifty pounds, to my son John One hundred and fifty pounds, and to my daughter Susanna the wife of Henry Kern One hundred and fifty pounds to be paid to them as soon as convenient after my decease out of the Monies due me on the Bonds and Notes whereof I may die possessed -- And all the rest and residue of may said Monies together with my household furniture or personal Estate whatsoever I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Catherine in consideration of her great care and attention to me in my later years. And lastly I do nominate and appoint my sons Jacob Allshouse and John Allshouse to be the Executors of this my Last Will, hereby revoking all other and former wills by me --- --- satisfying and confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the tenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three. the mark of Henry Allshouse I am descended from Henry Allshouse Sr., hiw wife Susanna thru: Their son Henry Allshouse Jr., (1757 - 1836) married Gertrude Truxell (1758-12 Jun 1819) Their son John Allshouse Sr., (1781 -1856) John first married 1) Anna Maria (d. before 1813) had: Elizabeth, Samuel, John and Maria M. and second married 2) Magdelina. Their son John Allshouse Jr., (1809 - ) Married Margaret or Mary Elizabeth Klingensmith? Their son Finley Allshouse (1837 - 1901) married 1856 Ann Jane Adams (1836 - 1923) Their daughter Leona Lowden Allshouse (1866 - 1932) married 1883 Edward Lewis Whiteman (1860 - 1920) Their son Steward Adams Whiteman (1895 - 1966) Married 1918 Florence Cordelia Stalcup (1901 -1988) Their daughter Florence G. Whiteman (1921 - 2003) Married 1944 Robert G.Roman (1919 - 2001) Now for my question, does anyone know what Henry's wife Susanna's maiden name might have been? Thanks in advance. Laurie Beth Roman