You wrote: ------------------------------------------------------ My ancestor Samuel Pletcher married Elizabeth Yoder. Elizabeths last name was also spelled Yordy. Ulrich wife was named Magdelena. Ulrich died 1786. I am looking for other who have information on the Yoder family and I can share what I have on the Pletcher ! and Sterneman, Scench families. Thanks for taking the time and reading this message. Tom Pletcher <tompletcher@worldnet.att.net> Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 22:45:27 (PDT) ------------------------------------------------------ Here is what I have,,,, Elizabeth Yetter (Yotta) was born 10/9/1769 in Lancaster Co., Pa. She married about 1783 to Samuel Pletcher Jr, born about 1755 in germany who died in Crawford County, OH after 1825. She died in Ohio. She was the daughter of Martin Yetter b. 1/25/1736 in Germany died at Manheim, Lancaster Co., Pa. on 4/20/1804. His wife was Maria Magdalena Yetter, b. 1/25/1745 in Germany and died 10/29/1807 at Manheim. They married about 1763. I have this information fro the DAR application of Frances Pletcher Ross, dated 1969, at which tiome she was a resident of Dallas, Texas Wife of Ralph Ross. Martin was a private in the 3rd Btn of Melishy 3/16/1777-3/17/1778 under Capt. Abraham Forey, Command of Alexander Loury, Col. Also..a private in 7th Btln of Lancaster Co. year 1783, Capt Noah Caesey, Lt. William Smith. Also aprivate in 5th of 7th Btn Return of Capt Noah Caesey, 1783. Hope this is of use to you. If you would like a copy (4 pages) send me your snail mail address. Best regards, Chris Yoder