Ancestors of Clayton Peters Schleicher

1. Clayton Peters Schleicher,¹ son of Oliver Daniel Schleicher ² ^,3 ^,4 ^,5 and Emma Louise Peters,⁶ ^,7 was born on Nov 9, 1905 in Ashfield, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania,^⁸ died on Jan 1, 1973 in Clearwater, Pinellas, Florida at age 67, and was buried in Jan 1973 in Section G-1-3-1, Lauraldale Cem., Reading, , Pennsylvania.

General Notes: When I knew Grandpa he was always fixing things. He would come up to visit and spend most of his time working on something around the house. I also spent many days and one time all night fishing with Grandpa. During the all night fishing trip we went to Indian Rocks pier. While we fished Grandma (Estella) slept on a bench. I remember he wanted to teach me to help, but I was more interested in playing with friends. Now I regret that.
One time when I was visiting with Grandma and Grandpa in Clearwater, Grandma made 8 quarts of Peanut Butter Cookies, I ate most of them myself. I remember many times watching them play cards with friends, usually the Arner's, Willard and his wife.

When Clayton was young he used to pump the organ at the Dinkey Memorial Church in Ashfield.

Grandpa worked at the Atlas Powder Co. When a country store became available, he bought it. It was located in Clam Town near Tamaqua. They sold Gas, feed, groceries and candy. They also had a lunch counter. Uncle Ernie (their son) used to slaughter the chickens on Saturdays for the chicken and waffles that they served for dinner. Due to the depression many people couldn't pay their bills.

From Ernest Schleicher about his father Clayton:
Pap Pap Schleicher sold the Clamtown store and purchased a store in Tamaqua. The Clamtown store was a restaurant and bar too (Pap pap owned a pistol). Every weekend patrons would come from out of town for Grandma Schleicher's chicken dinner with waffles and gravy. She had quite the reputation. The Tamaqua store was a larger grocery-only store with fresh vegetables etc.
The Tamaqua burned around 1938 or 1939 when some rags next to the refrigeration compressor caught on fire. He restored the building (mostly smoke damage) but with the Acme coming into town and profits down, he sold the store and took a job as a salesman for Smucker's Jellies. The money with Smucker's was not very good so he took a job with New York Life.

During World War II Clayton worked as a brakeman on the Reading Railroad, making trips from Tamaqua to Philadelphia. Clayton also served as the cook in the caboose. Later he worked as a salesman for New York Life Insurance Company.

Per the 1930 Census their rent was $50 a month. They did not own a radio.

From Ernest of the Schleicher children:

Clayton worked at the Packerton shops of the New Jersey RR outside of Palmerton. I believe it was at that time he became engaged to Estella. I am not sure why he left the employ of the railroad but he went to work at the Atlas Powder Company in Reynolds. At Atlas he worked in maintenance and as a blacksmith. He Rented a house at Zeyners Station where Naomi was born and then bought a house immediately outside the entrance gate to the powder company. Clayton stayed there a few years and then took over the store in Clamtown. In addition to the responsibilities at the store he had a panel truck from which he delivered grocery orders to farmers as far as 12 miles away. I know I was stuck sitting in the truck waiting for him to stop visiting so we could move on and I could then play with our neighbor Tommy Hoppes. As I recall the Clamtown operation they sold gas for 7 gallons for $1 (One Dollar).

Part time help was sometimes needed in the barroom. On the bar was a large dish of salty pretzels and two large jugs, one of pickled hot bologna and the other pickled sheep tongue. Can't recall (if) what we charged for the pickled treats.
Draft beer was the main seller as the was during the depression era. As a consequence the Schleichers kept many local's in food necessities with little thought of ever collecting past due accounts in the grocery store.

I have no ideawhen we first purchased a TV. We had big Philco radio in the living room where we listened to Amos and Andy, Jack Benny et al. I was given my own radio about 1939 a brown backalite Zenith and I spent hours listening to show of my choice.

Dad had a car as far back as I can remember. About 1931 he bought the business in Clamtown where he needed a panel truck to pick up supplies and make deliveries to rural
customers. That truck served as the family car When we moved to Tamaqua about 1936 he
bought a used , 4 door Pontiac this gave us a real car. What followed was a string of Studebakers and Oldsmobiles.

There are numerous instances where Clayton was a born matchmaker. In my case he was never thrilled with the girls I dated but they were funlovers. In 1954 when he talked me into buying a red Mercury he said "let's take it over the road to test it out". I did not know that he had his eye on Grace, for me, as he had a death benefit check to her mother a year earlier (this was when he was working for New York Life Insurance) and had become very fond of Grace and her mother, due largely to her mothers fabulous cooking which he frequently enjoyed when he was making sales calls in the New Tripoli area.
Unannounced we dropped in on Grace and her mother on a Saturday afternoon, he purposely waled away after introducing us. Grace was initially turned off by my new red car but we overcame that and I soon began making trips from York to New Tripoli. Forunately I was transferred back to Reading where I had started and the trip to call on Grace became much shorter.

• Occupation: Country Store Owner / Life Insurance Salesman New York Life Insurance Co., 1937. ¹⁰ ^,11

Clayton married Estella Alberta Wehr, daughter of Charles Albert Wehr ⁶ ^,12 ^,13 ^,14 and Ida Lovina Henry,¹⁵ on Feb 28, 1925 in Normal, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania.⁸ Estella was born on May 2, 1903 in Normal Square Mahoning Valley, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania,^{⁸^,16} died on May 12, 1970 in Clearwater, Pinellas, Florida at age 67, and was buried on May 12, 1970 in Section G-1-3-1, Lauraldale Cem., Reading, , Pennsylvania.

Marriage Notes: Clayton had to get Olivers ok for his marriage as he was underage.

• Census: Jan 10, 1920, West Penn Township, Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania. ¹⁷

• Occupation: General Store and Restaurant/Clamtown,West penn,Carbon,Pennsylvania, 1935.

i. Ernest Willis Schleicher was born on Dec 2, 1925 in Mantzville/ West Penn, Pennsylvania, died on Feb 10, 2013 in South Whitehall Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania at age 87, and was buried on Feb 18, 2013 in Ebenzer Union Church Cemetery, New Tripoli, Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.

ii. Naomi Ruth Schleicher was born on Jun 5, 1927 in Tamaqua / West Penn Twp, Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania and died on May 23, 2009 in Northbourgh, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA at age 81.

Second Generation

2. Oliver Daniel Schleicher,² ^,3 ^,4 ^,5 son of Edwin Schleicher ² ^,6 ^,19 ^,20 and Mary Jane Gerber,² ^,19 ^,20 ^,21 ^,22 was born on Feb 23, 1875 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania,^{²³^,24} died on Jul 13, 1959 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^²⁵ at age 84, and was buried on Jul 17, 1959 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Oliver was born in an old farm house. 1875-1896 little is known of this period. in 1897 Oliver began to court Emma Peters. He worked as a hired hand for Jon Schmidt a local farmer. he wore a neat mustache. Proposed marriage when 24.
Attended Ben Salem Church founded by the Peters-Rehig family. The Children attended Dinkey Memorial Church of Ashfield.
1906/7 bought the old Harter farm. $1200 with 49 acres. Money lent by Amadus Ziegler.
1908 Oliver worked at a railroad repair shop at Packerton. He retired from the Railroad around 1928 to concentrate on farming, especially poultry and egg production.

Ernest Schleicher remembers Oliver

the oldest [relative] I can picture was Oliver at age about 85
When we lived on Schuykill Ave for a year or two we lived next door to Kate
Shoemaker, in her nineties, who was referred to as mothers Aunt but I am
Unsure of a true relationship.

Oliver married Emma Louise Peters ⁶ ^,7 on Jun 26, 1899 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.²⁶ Emma was born on Apr 28, 1879 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania,^{²⁷^,28} died on Mar 29, 1921 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^²⁹ at age 41, and was buried on Mar 31, 1921 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania. The cause of her death was heart attack? Unexpected.

i. Irvin Charles Schleicher was born on May 28, 1900 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania, died on May 16, 1916 at age 15, and was buried on May 16, 1916 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania. The cause of his death was heart attack? Unexpected.

ii. Edwin Austin Schleicher was born on Sep 20, 1901 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania, died on Mar 14, 1976 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania at age 74, and was buried on Mar 14, 1976 in Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, Ashfield East Penn Twp..^³⁰

iii. Eleanor Agnes Schleicher was born on Mar 7, 1904 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, died on Jul 23, 1998 in Battle Ground, , WA at age 94, and was buried in Jul 1998 in La Center Battle Ground WA.

1 iv. Clayton Peters Schleicher (born on Nov 9, 1905 in Ashfield, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania - died on Jan 1, 1973 in Clearwater, Pinellas, Florida)

v. Alma Irene Schleicher was born on Feb 13, 1907 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania, died on Jan 29, 1993 at age 85, and was buried on Jan 29, 1993 in Mantzville, Schuylkill , Pennsylvania, St Peter's Cemetery.

vi. Russell Franklin Schleicher was born on Oct 5, 1908 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania,^³¹ died on Feb 13, 2001 in Phoenix, , Arizona^³¹ at age 92, and was buried on Mar 29, 2001 in Paradise Valley Cemetery AZ.^³¹

vii. Elsie Jane Schleicher was born on Nov 24, 1909 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania and died on Jan 24, 1985 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania at age 75.

viii. Verna Mae Schleicher was born on Mar 20, 1911 and died on Jul 15, 1937 at age 26.

ix. Jennie Arlene Schleicher was born on Jul 2, 1912 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania and died on May 7, 1982 in , , Florida at age 69.

x. Mildred Ellen Schleicher was born on Nov 17, 1914 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania and died on Nov 6, 2001 in Harrisburg, PA at age 86.

xi. Norman Clarence Schleicher was born on Jan 7, 1916 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania, died on Jun 16, 1994 in Walnutport, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania at age 78, and was buried on Jun 16, 1994 in Allentown, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.

xii. Willard Leroy Schleicher was born on Oct 30, 1917 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania, died on Sep 7, 1989 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania at age 71, and was buried on Sep 11, 1989 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

xiii. Warren Albert Schleicher was born on Aug 8, 1919 in Ashfield/ East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania and died on Apr 21, 1996 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania at age 76.

xiv. Allen Chester Schleicher was born on Mar 20, 1921, died on Mar 3, 1999 at age 77, and was buried on Mar 3, 1999 in Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, Ashfield East Penn Twp..^³⁰

3. Emma Louise Peters,⁶ ^,7 daughter of Edwin Charles Peter ³² ^,33 ^,34 ^,35 and Harriet Rebecca Rehrig,³⁶ was born on Apr 28, 1879 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania,^{²⁷^,28} died on Mar 29, 1921 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^²⁹ at age 41, and was buried on Mar 31, 1921 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania. The cause of her death was heart attack? Unexpected.

Emma married Oliver Daniel Schleicher ² ^,3 ^,4 ^,5 on Jun 26, 1899 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.²⁶ Oliver was born on Feb 23, 1875 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania,^{²³^,24} died on Jul 13, 1959 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^²⁵ at age 84, and was buried on Jul 17, 1959 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

Third Generation

4. Edwin Schleicher,² ^,6 ^,19 ^,20 son of Daniel Schleicher ³⁷ and Magdalena Kistler,³¹ ^,37 was born on Jul 17, 1837 in , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, died on Oct 30, 1903 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co., Pennsylvania at age 66, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Edwin vs. Edward. There has been some controversy over Edwin's first name.
My Great-Uncle Russell Schleicher in his memoirs called Edward - Edwin. This could be due to mixing up Edwin Peter and Edward Schleicher (or maybe I copied it wrong), according to Meril Schleicher Gooding she saw him listed as Edwin in a Census. According to Tom Schleicher he was listed as Edward on several Census' The 1850 Census lists him as Edwin and so does his tombstone. The 1880 census and 1900 census could be taken either way as the name is hard to read. On his estate probate it definatally calls him Edwin.

Buried in the New Cemetery Section II Ben Salem Church

In the History of Carbon County Edwin is listed as Edward and also his youngest son is listed as Ogden J. I have him as Austin J. it states that he married Julia St. Pierre and relocated to Connecticut. I believe this was contributed by James Schleicher his grandson.

Edwin married Mary Jane Gerber ² ^,19 ^,20 ^,21 ^,22 on Dec 25, 1871 in Rev E. A. Bauer.³⁷ Mary was born on Aug 19, 1849 in West Penn Township, Schyulkill County, Pennsylvania, died on Jul 14, 1918 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania at age 68, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^¹⁹

Marriage Notes: Per Lisa Slaski
Rev E.A. Bauer - Marriages
Pg 59
Edward Schleicher married Mary Jane Gerber both of West Penn
on 12/25/1871 at Rev. Bauer's home

i. Lillie J Schleicher was born about 1873 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^³¹ and died in 1940 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania about age 67.

2 ii. Oliver Daniel Schleicher (born on Feb 23, 1875 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania - died on Jul 13, 1959 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co, Pennsylvania)

iii. Lewis Alfred Schleicher was born about 1876 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania, died on Jun 23, 1947 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania about age 71, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^³⁹

iv. Louisa Schleicher was born about 1877 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

v. Emma Jane Schleicher was born about 1880 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania.

vi. George Henry Schleicher was born on Sep 10, 1884 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^{⁴^,40} and died on May 1, 1953 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^{³¹^,41} at age 68.

vii. Austin J. Schleicher was born on Oct 5, 1886 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^⁴ and died about 1948 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^³¹ about age 62.

Mary married Edwin Schleicher ² ^,6 ^,19 ^,20 on Dec 25, 1871 in Rev E. A. Bauer.³⁷ Edwin was born on Jul 17, 1837 in , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, died on Oct 30, 1903 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co., Pennsylvania at age 66, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: In the 1920 Census Edwin is living with his daughters Anna and Mable in Allentown.

• Baptism: Nov 26, 1848, Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

Edwin married Harriet Rebecca Rehrig ³⁶ in 1877.⁵⁸ Harriet was born on Jun 13, 1858 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, died on Dec 26, 1919 in Allentown, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^²⁵ at age 61, and was buried on Dec 31, 1919 in Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.

i. Lillie Mautanie Peters was born on Jun 21, 1877 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania,^{⁵⁹^,60} died on Apr 12, 1952 in Carbon Co Institution, Lehigh Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania at age 74, and was buried on Apr 16, 1952 in Ashfield Cemetery, Ashfield, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania.

3 ii. Emma Louise Peters (born on Apr 28, 1879 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania - died on Mar 29, 1921 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co, Pennsylvania)

iii. Mary H. Peters was born on Sep 19, 1884 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania,^⁶¹ died on Oct 14, 1957 in S. Whitehall Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^⁶² at age 73, and was buried on Oct 17, 1957 in Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, Ashfield East Penn Twp.

iv. Cora Hannah Peters was born on Apr 16, 1886 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania,^⁶³ died on Oct 13, 1943 in Allentown, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania at age 57, and was buried on Oct 18, 1943 in Grandview Cemetery, , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.

v. William C. Peters was born in 1889 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania, died on Nov 29, 1918 in Allentown, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^⁶⁴ at age 29, and was buried in Nov 1918 in Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.

vi. Oliver Gideon Peters was born on Sep 4, 1892 in Lizard Creek Valley Pa, died on Jul 24, 1953 in Bethleham, Northampton Co, PA, USA at age 60, and was buried on Jul 28, 1943 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bethleham,,PA.^{⁶²^,64}

viii. Mabel Peters was born about 1895 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

7. Harriet Rebecca Rehrig,³⁶ daughter of Gideon Rehrig ⁵⁹ ^,65 ^,66 ^,67 ^,68 and Susanna Moyer,⁴⁷ ^,62 ^,65 ^,68 ^,69 ^,70 was born on Jun 13, 1858 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, died on Dec 26, 1919 in Allentown, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^²⁵ at age 61, and was buried on Dec 31, 1919 in Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.

Harriet married Edwin Charles Peter ³² ^,33 ^,34 ^,35 in 1877.⁵⁸ Edwin was born on Oct 7, 1848 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania,^⁵⁶ died on Mar 9, 1920 in Allentown, Carbon County, Pennsylvania at age 71, and was buried on Mar 11, 1920 in Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.

Fourth Generation

8. Daniel Schleicher,³⁷ son of Nicholas Schleicher ³¹ ^,72 and Catharine Fink, was born on Nov 20, 1803,^³⁷ died on Dec 12, 1862 in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^³⁷ at age 59, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Another name for Daniel was Headstone Reads Schleiger.

General Notes: Heidelberg Cemetery Row 8? Center Right, Slatington, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania
Daniel Schleicher

Headstone at Heidelberg Cemetery reads Schleiger, the headstone is in about row 8 or 10 to the right center of the graveyard near a monument with an iron fence on the beginning of the hill.

Possible Parents of Daniel

Nickolas Schleicher and Catherina

possible siblings

John (Johannes?) m Rebecca Horner
Salome - never married
Christina - m Jonathan Ham
Elizabeth - never married
Hannah - Jacob Yeager
Catherine - m Abraham Meyer

This info came from Lisa Slaski in Oct 2000. She references Salome's will.

Per Richard Musselman

Lehigh County Deed Book #13, page 363
Grantor: Daniel Schleicher of Heidelberg Township, Lehigh Co, yeoman and Magdalena his wife Grantee: Jacob Smith of Lynn Township, Lehigh Co.
Date: 15 Mar. 1849
Consideration: $600.00
Description: Messuage tenement and tract of land situate in the township of Heidelberg bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a stone thence by land of Nicholas Peter south Y4 degree east 25.1 perches to a stone thence by land of John Schleicher south 54'iS degrees west 43 perches to a stone thence by land of John Mosser north 42'iS degrees west 40.6 perches to a stone thence by land of Samuel Kistler and Abraham Miller north 40'iS degrees east 23.8 perches to a stone and north 43 'is degrees west 8.5 perches to a stone thence by land of John and Daniel Kistler north 75'iS degrees east 23.5 perches to a stone and north 32 degrees west 52 perches to a stone thence by land of Casper Handwerk north 61 degrees east 70 perches to a post thence by land of John Schleicher south 15 degrees east 30.7 perches to a stone and south 70 degrees east 6% perches to a post and south 15 degrees east 5 perches to a post and south 78 degrees west 15'iS perches to a stone and south 14 degrees east 31.2 perches to a post and south 8 degrees east 19.8 perches to the place of beginning; Containing 34 acres and 116 perches strict measure. It being a part of several tracts which John Schleicher and the said Daniel Schleicher party hereto had held as Tenants in Common and whereas the said John Schleicher and Daniel Schleicher by their Deeds of Partition dated the 23rd day of July 1846 parted and divided the said that the above described property and tract of land with the appurtenances thereunto belonging became the property of the said Daniel Schleicher party hereto and to his heirs and assigns forever .....
... .. all to be granted unto the said Jacob Smith his heirs and assigns to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said Jacob Smith his heirs and assigns forever under and subject to the payment and compliance of Y2 part of a certain agreement made between the widow and heirs of Nicholas Schleicher late of the aforesaid place deceased dated 12 Nov.1831 which gives a certain house room and possession on the premises to Solome Schleicher during her natural life and the arrearages due to the Commonwealth for Patenting thereto and the said Daniel Schleicher for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth by these presents covenant grant and agree to and with the said Jacob Smith his heirs and assigns that he the said Daniel Schleicher and his heirs all and singular (deliver the described property to Jacob Smith) except the possession due to Solome Schleicher as mentioned.

The Deed in 1849, also in Heidelberg Township, is a much more interesting document. The document lists a neighboring property owner as Samuel Kistler. Is this Magdalena's father? It also refers to Daniel and John Schleicher as previous "Tenants in Common" of this property. It also infers that Daniel and John had acquired this property by being named in an agreement between" ... the widow and heirs of Nicholas Schleicher" in 1831. Upon fmding this information I did a thorough search of the Recorder of Deeds Office in the Lehigh County Courthouse. I enlisted the help of a clerk, but neither of us could find a copy of an agreement dated 12 Nov.1831 or a Deed of Partition dated the 23rd day of July 1846 which transferred sole ownership to Daniel Schleicher. This was very disappointing since either document may have helped resolve some of the relationships between these individuals. I suspect the named Solome may have been a sister to Daniel. She may have had a physical or mental handicap which prevented her from taking care of herself. Upon first reading of this document I immediately thought Solome was the widow of Nicholas. However, after more careful reading of this paragraph I now believe the unnamed widow made the agreement with the heirs for the care of Solome. The most logical interpretation is that Solome was a daughter of the widow.

From Lisa Slaski in response to Musselmans report

I think you now have proof positive that Daniel is Nicholas' heir/son! You have a deed that essentially says that Daniel, John and Salome are heirs of Nicholas. I saw the will for Salome that provides the names of all her apparent siblings, including Daniel and John. All the other siblings are sisters and married except Elisabeth. Elisabeth and Salome are living together in the 1850 census. The only other Schleichers in the vicinity of Heidelberg are known descendants of John through his son Valentin. I have definite proof of this relationship through a document stating all children of John Schleicher and his wife "Odea". And most of Valentin's children are found within the church records, so their lineage is pretty straight forward

Lisa Slaski has another child of Daniel and Magdalena "Isabella". I have never seen anyone with this name.

Daniel married Magdalena Kistler ³¹ ^,37 about 1831.⁷⁵ Magdalena was born on Jul 25, 1812,^³⁷ died on Jul 12, 1883^³⁷ at age 70, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.

i. Susanna Schleicher was born about 1837 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

4 ii. Edwin Schleicher (born on Jul 17, 1837 in , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania - died on Oct 30, 1903 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co., Pennsylvania)

iii. Catharine Schleicher was born about 1838 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

iv. Medina Schleicher was born about 1840 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^³⁷ and died on an unknown date.

v. Mary "Polly" Schleicher was born about 1842 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^³⁷ and died on an unknown date.

vi. Lovina Schleicher was born about 1841 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^³⁷ and died on an unknown date.

vii. Finiah Schleicher was born about 1848 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

viii. David Schleicher was born on Jun 17, 1846 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^³¹ and died on Feb 20, 1919^³¹ at age 72.

ix. Lewis D Schleicher was born on Apr 27, 1852^³¹ and died on Dec 11, 1913^³¹ at age 61.

x. William Schleicher was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Magdalena married Daniel Schleicher ³⁷ about 1831.⁷⁵ Daniel was born on Nov 20, 1803,^³⁷ died on Dec 12, 1862 in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^³⁷ at age 59, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Another name for Daniel was Headstone Reads Schleiger.

Jeremiah married Susannah Ziegler ²¹ ^,22 ^,38.^,44.^,45 Susannah was born on Oct 15, 1815 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania,^{³¹^,44^,45} died on Mar 2, 1871 in West Penn Twp^⁴⁴ at age 55, and was buried on Mar 5, 1871 in Zion Stone Church Cemetery, West Penn Twp Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania.^{⁴⁴^,45^,84}

iii. Sarah A. Gerber was born on Apr 6, 1838 in Pennsylvania and died on Aug 21, 1920 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon, PA, USA^⁸⁵ at age 82.

vi. Matilda Gerber was born on Apr 5, 1842,^⁸⁶ died on Aug 23, 1896^⁸⁶ at age 54, and was buried in Aug 1896 in Zion Stone Church Cemetery, West Penn Twp Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania.^⁸⁶

viii. George Henry Gerber was born about 1845 and died about 1890 about age 45.

5 x. Mary Jane Gerber (born on Aug 19, 1849 in West Penn Township, Schyulkill County, Pennsylvania - died on Jul 14, 1918 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania)

xi. Catherine Ann Gerber was born on Feb 14, 1851 in West Penn, Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^⁸⁷ and died on Mar 24, 1916 in West Penn, Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^⁸⁷ at age 65.

xii. Thomas Gerber was born in 1852 in , , Pennsylvania^⁸⁸ and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Per Agnes Schock
Susannah's parents may be Jacob Ziegler and Maria Salome Lichty (b: Mar 01 1779) married on Mar 19, 1801 in Longswamp Church, Berks Co. Maria was buried at Zion Cemetery West Penn Twp
Maria parents are Marx Lichty (b 1753 in Switzerland) and Anna Barbara Altendorfer
Jacobs parents are
Andreas Ziegler and Henrietta Sophia Neidig
Andreas' parents are
John Leonard Zieger and Christina ???
John Leonard came over on Aug 11 1732 on the Samuel

Jacob and Maria are listed on "The Ancestors of Dennis Lee Haas"
(FTW www.familytreemaker.com/users/h/a/a/Dennis-L-Haas )

• Born Alternate: Tombstone Inscription Zion Stone Church West Penn Twp, Dec 15, 1815.

Susannah married Jeremiah Gerber ²¹ ^,22 ^,38.^,42.^,43 Jeremiah was born on Nov 23, 1807 in West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania,^⁷⁹ died on Sep 27, 1890 at age 82, and was buried on Sep 27, 1890 in Zion Stone Church Cemetery, West Penn Twp Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania.^⁸³

General Notes: from The History of Lehigh and Carbon Co Penna 1884

Page 722
?and now contains six schools, with about three hundred pupils. The following is a list of the school directors since 1844:
1861.-Gideon Peter, Reuben Dinkey.
1867.-Gideon Peter, John Balliet.
1872.-Gideon Rehrig, Gideon Peter.

Gideon married Hannah Ruch ¹⁹ ^,35 ^,52 ^,53 ^,54 ^,55 on Feb 28, 1847 in Unknown.⁹⁵ Hannah was born on Dec 16, 1825 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania,^¹⁹ died on Jan 29, 1899 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹ at age 73, and was buried in 1899 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^{⁹²^,93}

Marriage Notes: Reech, Hannah (Ruch, Hannah)
East Penn Twp.
Pater, Gideon (Peter, Gideon)
East Penn Twp.
Rev. E. Augustus Bauer

1847/02/28
1847/03/04
CCG - Carbon County Gazette

Carbon County Website
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~carbdat/n-paper/em09.htm

Roots Web website
EARLY MARRIAGES
FROM THE MAUCH CHUNK NEWSPAPERS OF
1829 TO 1850

6 i. Edwin Charles Peter (born on Oct 7, 1848 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania - died on Mar 9, 1920 in Allentown, Carbon County, Pennsylvania)

ii. James Franklin Peter was born on Feb 10, 1855 and died on Jun 7, 1931 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., PA^⁹⁶ at age 76.

13. Hannah Ruch,¹⁹ ^,35 ^,52 ^,53 ^,54 ^,55 daughter of Samuel Ruch ⁹⁷ and Sarah Rehrig,³⁹ ^,98 was born on Dec 16, 1825 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania,^¹⁹ died on Jan 29, 1899 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹ at age 73, and was buried in 1899 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^{⁹²^,93}

Hannah married Gideon Peter ³⁵ ^,47 ^,48 ^,49 ^,50 ^,51 ^,52 on Feb 28, 1847 in Unknown.⁹⁵ Gideon was born on Dec 7, 1823 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania,^¹⁹ died on Apr 28, 1883 in Carbon County, Pennsylvania^¹⁹ at age 59, and was buried in Apr 1863 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^{⁹²^,93}

General Notes: Church Record says Feb 17, 1829 (could that be baptismal date?)

Tombstone inscription
son of John and Susanna

From the "History of Carbon County" by Thomas D. Eckhart

Early Paint Ore Operations
In June 1889, Gideon Rehrig of East Penn Township leased property to the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Company. This land adjoined the lands of Josiah Andreas, John Balliet Estate, John Riegel, James Long, Penrose George, and Henry Bowman, and included Stony Hill, which contained 113 acres for the purpose of "mining and taking thereof all metallic and mineral paint ore".

The Semmels of Ashfield Penna
A tract of 16 acres, previously owned by John Balliet and purchased by Henry Bowman in August 1873, was bordered by the property of John Tipler, and the late Stephen Balliet along the Lizard Creek. In August 1890, Lovina Bowman widow of Henry Bowman, distributed the lands to her sons, Fulton, Maurice, Rodger, and Victor.
Gideon and Susanna Rehrig rented the railroad right-of-way, which amounted to 1.22 acres in 1890. The property included a siding and adjoined the land of Amanda Balliet.

In several places he is listed as a Civil War Veteran, but so far I have not found any documentation.

from The History of Lehigh and Carbon Co Penna 1884

Page 722
?and now contains six schools, with about three hundred pupils. The following is a list of the school directors since 1844:

1872.-Gideon Rehrig, Gideon Peter.

Gideon married Susanna Moyer ⁴⁷ ^,62 ^,65 ^,68 ^,69 ^,70 on Jun 5, 1853 in Pennsylvania.¹⁰⁶ Susanna was born on Aug 28, 1835 in , , Pennsylvania,^¹⁰⁴ died on Sep 19, 1896 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^{¹⁰⁴^,107} at age 61, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^¹⁰⁵

Marriage Notes: Dalice Fadden
dfadden@ptd.net

From Lehigh County, Pennsylvania German Newspaper

Issue of 13 July 1853
Married June 5, Gideon Rehrig and Susanna Moyer, both of East Penn

i. Wilson Meyer Rehrig was born on Nov 16, 1853^⁶⁶ and died on Dec 8, 1928^⁶⁶ at age 75.

7 ii. Harriet Rebecca Rehrig (born on Jun 13, 1858 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania - died on Dec 26, 1919 in Allentown, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania)

iii. Franklin Rehrig was born in May 1860 in , , Pennsylvania^¹⁰⁸ and died on an unknown date.

iv. Charles Edwin Rehrig was born on May 4, 1860 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania,^⁶⁶ died about 1922^⁶⁶ about age 62, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

v. Tilghman Rehrig was born on Nov 7, 1863,^⁶⁶ died on Apr 20, 1928^⁶⁶ at age 64, and was buried in Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, Ashfield East Penn Twp.

vi. Leanna Rehrig was born on Aug 17, 1866 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^⁷¹ and died on Apr 20, 1872 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^⁷¹ at age 5.

viii. John Rehrig was born on Nov 27, 1871,^⁶⁶ died on Apr 11, 1952^⁶⁶ at age 80, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^¹⁰⁵

ix. Mary Anna Rehrig was born on Jul 26, 1878 in , , Pennsylvania^¹⁰⁹ and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Tombstone inscription says
wife of Gideon

I am trying to find Susanna's Parents. I believe due to the spelling of her name on her daughters Death Certificate that her name was Moyer not Meyer.

In "Beyond the Blue Mountain: Bartholomew Pastoral Records: Baptisms, Births, Marriages, Funerals Carbon County, Lehigh County, Schuylkill County and Northampton County Pennsylvania" Carolyn Zimmerman Johns, Susanna's last name is listed at Moyer on the Baptism of her daughter Mary Anna Rehrig

On the 1850 Census for East Penn Carbon Co I found 2 people who could be my Susanna.

Roll 762 Pg 251 lines 10-18 family 24

David Moyer39 Stonemason
Catherine39
Susanna15 (she was born in 1835)
William13
Tillman11
Deborah9
Rebecca8
Edward3
Reuben1

Pg 255 ln 10-14

Stephen Moyer36 Laborer
Susan28
Susan16
Caroline12
James8

NOTE: I received the relationship of David Moyer and Catharine Fritzinger as the parents of Susanna Rehrig nee Moyer from Tony Bennyhoff. I have not confirmed this relationship at this time
Jeff Padell

Susanna married Gideon Rehrig ⁵⁹ ^,65 ^,66 ^,67 ^,68 on Jun 5, 1853 in Pennsylvania.¹⁰⁶ Gideon was born on Jan 11, 1829 in East Penn Twp. Carbon Co, Pennsylvania,^{²⁵^,104} died on Oct 16, 1906 in East Penn Twp. Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^{²⁵^,104} at age 77, and was buried on Oct 19, 1906 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^¹⁰⁵

Fifth Generation

General Notes: From Richard Musselman researcher

The Lehigh County Historical Society also had several pages of typed data titled Schleicher Family of Northern Lehigh County, provided by Mr. Raymond Hollenbach and Ms. D. Swezak. These were copied and are attached. Hollenbach and Swezak believe Daniel's father to be John Schleicher who first appears in Heidelberg Township records in 1798. Neither Hollenbach nor Swezak mention a Nicholas Schleicher. A Solome Schleicher b.19 Sep.1798, d.3 Oct. 1866 is listed as either a sister or wife of Daniel. I agree with the assumption she is probably a sister and the same Solome mentioned in the second Deed. [ John is Nicholas' brother, this assumption above is wrong, Jeff Padell]

Lehigh County was not formed until 1812. Until that year the area which became Lehigh was part of Northampton County. Any civil records from the Heidelberg Township area prior to 1812 would have been recorded at the Northampton County Courthouse at Easton, PA.l did check Northampton County Orphans Court abstracts and found a mention of Nicholas Schleicher of Lynn Township in 1808. Lynn Township borders the western edge of Heidelberg Township. This geographical area is very close in proximity to three additional counties, Berks, Schuylkill and Carbon. It is possible Nicholas may have resided in one of these adjacent counties. This could be the reason for no civil records being located in Lehigh Co. It is also possible Nicholas died prior to 1812 and formation of Lehigh. If this proves to be true, any estate records may be in Easton.

Lisa Slaski responds
It appears to me from census records that Nicholas died between 1830 and 1840 and the deed you now have indicates a death of approx. 1831, so I think Richard has looked in the correct place for wills, etc .. It's unlikely that you would find anything in Easton regarding a will. However, it's possible that a land transaction might show up there, as Nicholas married in 1793 and would likely have purchased land in/around that time. This is the same for my ancestor, John Schleicher, who immigrated with Nicholas and so far the earliest record I've found is Hollenbach's reference to the 1798 tax list in Heidelberg

Richard A. Musselman report

Another possible source of records would be to search Township Tax Assessment records. In Northampton County these exist prior to 1800. They have not been copied or transcribed. The originals must be searched at the County Archives. They would list all male residents above the age of 21 in each township.

Lisa Slaski's observation of Musselman's report

It seems that a Township Tax Assessment record search would be of interest, but probably not a "high" priority item. As Hollenbach shows that John was in a 1798 list ... it's likely that both Nicholas and John are in other lists, if we were to look for them. This would probably give us a better idea of where they resided early on, before the 1800 census, but other than satisfying curiosity, I'm not sure what else it would accomplish!

Per Lisa Slaski in response to Musselmans report

We know that Nicholas' wife was Catharina nee Fink, whom he married in 1793, so Salome has to be a daughter, not the widow. And he is found in the census records through 1830, so a death of about 1831 is
reasonable. In 1810 Nicholas was living in Lynn twp, then back to Heidelberg for the 1820 and 1830 census. In the 1840 census, I have a listing for the presumed wife of Nicholas as: Catharine Schleiger, of 60
and less than 70 years old and another female of 40 and less than 50 years old, in Heidelberg, Lehigh, PA I would venture to bet that the 1846 date
is shortly after Catharine died. All of this simply fits too nicely

Richard Musselman thought
Another possible reason for not finding any listing of the name Nicholas may be attributed to the method of recording the name John Nicholas Schleicher. The common practice among German families in this era was to provide a baptism and a common name. John was the most widely used baptism name for males and Maria for females. Usually these names were not used in every day business; only the common middle name was used. It is possible, but certainly unproven, the first John Schleicher in the Heidelberg records may have been John Nicholas Schleicher.

Lisa Slaski's response to this
Although I have never seen Nicholas listed as anything other than Nicholas, I do agree with Richard in that it is always possible that he may have at times been referred to in this manner (with a "baptismal" name first), but I think it's unlikely. However, I disagree that the "first John Schleicher" could be the same person as Nicholas Schleicher in this instance, as I have many examples of documentation which are consistent
with two men, one named Nicholas and one named John, residing in Heidelberg and/or Lynn twp (for example: ship list; census records for both Nicholas
and John in the same year; the documentation of Valentin and his siblings
as children of John and the will of Salome listing the rest of the
Heidelberg Schleicher's, etc., etc.)

Additional Notes:

Meriel Gooding has found a possible link back to Germany as follows (I am putting it in the tree for now)

Hi, Jeff,

Here's what I found and copied on a possible link for our family in Germany.
I'm going to the Family History Center after Christmas to see what I can
find.
Sorry about the way some of the info lined up.

Merry Christmas!

Meriel

Johann Martin Schleicher
Born: 9 Nov 1682
Frauenbreitungen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany
Died:

Spouse
Elisabeth Fuss
Born: abt 1691 in Frauenbreitungen, Sachs Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany
Died: Edit
Marriage: abt 1712 in Wernshausen, Sachs Meininger, Thuringen, Germany

Children
1. Johann Konrad Schleicher M 22 Apr 1718 Edit
2. Johann George Schleicher M abt 1720 in Wernshausen, Sachs Meiningen,
Thuringen, Germany

Johann George Schleicher
Born: abt 1720
Wernshausen, Sachs Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany
Died:

Spouse
Eva Margarethe Knauf
Born: 10 Jun 1731 in Wernshausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany
Died:
Marriage: 19 Jan 1751 in Wernshausen, Sachs-Meininger, Thuringen, Germany
Edit

Children
1. John Schleicher M 29 Nov 1751 in Wernshausen,
Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany
2. Elisabeth Margarethe Schleicher F 20 Dec 1756 in Wernshausen,
Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany
3. Nicholas Schleicher M 1762 in Wernshausen, Sachs-Meiningen,
Thuringen, Germany

The Data Below has not been verified
From Roots Web, World Connect
Muriel Sonne (Egsoone@comcast.net)

# ame: Nicholas SCHLEICHER
# Surname: Schleicher
# Given Name: Nicholas
# Sex: M
# Birth: 1760/1765
# Death: BEF 1840 in Heidelberg Twp., Lehigh Co., PA
# _UID: 0690BC96F0AF4E4F9D13207A15967634C313
# Census: 1810 Lynn Twp., Lehigh Co., PA
# Census: 1820 Heidelberg Twp., Lehigh Co., PA
# Census: 1830 Heidelberg Twp., Lehigh Co., PA
# Note: J. H. Helfrich lists a marriage between Nicholas Schleicher and Catharine Fink 7 May 1793, but Wm. Helfrich lists the parents of Salome Schleicher as Nicholas Sleicher and Catharine Lentz in his burial register.
# Change Date: 1 Sep 2008 at 17:01:28

/Nicholas SCHLEICHER b: 1760/1765 d: BEF 1840
Salome SCHLEICHER b: 19 Sep 1798 d: 3 Oct 1866
| /Conrad LINTZ b: ABT 1720 d: ABT 1780
| /John LINTZ b: 1749 c: 28 Oct 1750 d: 22 Apr 1836
| | | /--?-- HANDWERK b: BEF 1700
| | \\Anna Maria HANDWERK b: 30 Jun 1720 d: prob Aft 1792
\\Catharine LINTZ b: 1770/1774
\\Eve Margareth [--?--] b: 13 Jul 1747 d: 1822

• Alt. Birth: 1762, Meiningen, Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thueringen, Germany. ¹¹²

Nicholas married Catharine Fink on May 7, 1793 in Home Of Rev. Johannes Heinrich Helffrich.³¹ Catharine was born about 1770 and died on an unknown date.

i. Elizabeth Schleicher was born on Jan 30, 1795,^³¹ died on Apr 17, 1879 in , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^³¹ at age 84, and was buried on Apr 17, 1870 in Jacobs Union Church, Jacksonville, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.^³¹

ii. Christina Schleicher was born on Jan 11, 1797,^{³¹^,37} died on Dec 23, 1870 in , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^{³¹^,37} at age 73, and was buried on Dec 23, 1870 in Jacobs Union Church, Jacksonville, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.^³¹

iii. Salome Schleicher was born on Sep 19, 1798,^{³¹^,37} died on Oct 3, 1866^³⁷ at age 68, and was buried on Oct 3, 1866 in Heidelberg Union Cemetery, Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.^³⁷

iv. John Schleicher was born on Oct 2, 1801,^{³¹^,37} died on Sep 25, 1867 in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^{³¹^,37} at age 65, and was buried on Sep 25, 1867 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.^³⁷

v. Catharina Schleicher was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

vi. Hanna Schleicher was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

8 vii. Daniel Schleicher (born on Nov 20, 1803 - died on Dec 12, 1862 in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania)

Catharine married Nicholas Schleicher ³¹ ^,72 on May 7, 1793 in Home Of Rev. Johannes Heinrich Helffrich.³¹ Nicholas was born about 1762 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany^³¹ and died about 1831^³¹ about age 69.

General Notes: Per Kistler Web site: Lehigh Co. Orphan Court records dealing with Samuels estate list all children except William.

The 1850 Census for Lehigh Co. show Samuel age 65 Catherine Age 65 Stephen age 21 and David age 23

the 1860 Census show Samuel age 71, Catherine age 73, and David age 32

• Cem: Samuel and his wife Catharine are buried in the Ebenezer Church Cemetery, 1862, New Tripoli, , Pennsylvania. ¹¹⁹

Samuel married Catharine Miller ⁷⁷ ^,78 on Aug 12, 1806 in Rev. Johannes Helffrich ⁷⁶ ^,120.^,121.^,122 Catharine was born on May 13, 1783, died on Jul 20, 1860 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania at age 77, and was buried in Ebenzer Union Church Cemetery, New Tripoli, Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.

Marriage Notes: Name: Samuel Kistler
Description: Groom
Event: Marriage
Date of Event: Aug-12-1806
Place: Marriage in home.
Church: Hilffrich Pastoral Records, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1790-1810, 1816-1862

Name: Catharina Miller Kistler
Description: Bride
Event: Marriage
Date of Event: Aug-12-1806
Place: Marriage in home.
Church: Hilffrich Pastoral Records, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1790-1810, 1816-1862

iii. Catharine Kistler was born on Aug 2, 1808 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania,^{¹²³^,124} died on May 16, 1881 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^{¹²⁴^,125} at age 72, and was buried on May 16, 1881 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^¹²⁵

9 vi. Magdalena Kistler (born on Jul 25, 1812 - died on Jul 12, 1883, buried in Union Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania)

vii. John S. Kistler was born on Jan 29, 1814 and died on Mar 27, 1882 at age 68.

viii. Maria Kistler was born on Jun 10, 1817 and died on Jun 29, 1883 at age 66.

x. Stephen Kistler was born on Mar 21, 1824 and died on May 21, 1886 at age 62.

General Notes: In the FHL film 1320941
Marriages and Burials at Ebenezer Church, New Tripoli, Lynn Twp Lehigh Co
pg 6

Kistler Catharina Andreas & Anna Maria nee
(Ebert) Miller13 Mar 1783 20 Jul 1860
w/o Samuel Kistler

I have Catharina's mother as Magdalena Seiberling

Per Rev Helffrich records on FHL film 0020356

She died from Dropsy Had 13 Children, 5 dead by 1860 76 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grand Children

Catharine married Samuel Kistler ⁷⁶ ^,77 on Aug 12, 1806 in Rev. Johannes Helffrich ⁷⁶ ^,120.^,121.^,122 Samuel was born on Aug 12, 1785, died on Sep 18, 1862 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania at age 77, and was buried in Sep 1862 in Ebenzer Union Church Cemetery, New Tripoli, Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.^¹¹⁷

20. Henry Gerber ⁴² ^,79 ^,80 ^,130 was born about 1769 and died on Mar 30, 1835 in West Penn Township, Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^⁷⁹ about age 66.

General Notes: Per Agnes Schock

Volume One Abstracts From Various Newspaper
1789-1843
Isssue Date Apr. 11,
Date of Died Mar..30 1835
Name Heinrich Gerber
age 66 Yrs.
Place West Pennn Twp.

Volume 2
Heinrich Gerber, March 30, 1835, in West Penn Twp.. of Consumption, age
66

i. Elizabeth Gerber was born on Aug 5, 1794^¹³¹ and died on Mar 1, 1873 at age 78.

ii. Jonanthan Gerber was born on Sep 6, 1795 in Berks Co., Pennsylvania^¹³¹ and died on Jul 31, 1880 in West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania at age 84.

iii. John Gerber was born on Feb 4, 1797 in Berks Co., Pennsylvania and died on Feb 15, 1852 in East Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania at age 55.

iv. Daniel Gerber was born on May 29, 1800, died on Jul 14, 1871 in West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania at age 71, and was buried in Zion Stone Church Cemetery, West Penn Twp Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania.^¹³²

v. Reuben Gerber was born on Jul 15, 1803 and died on Jan 30, 1890 at age 86.

vi. Michael Gerber was born on May 24, 1805, died on Aug 26, 1886 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania at age 81, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^¹³³

10 vii. Jeremiah Gerber (born on Nov 23, 1807 in West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania - died on Sep 27, 1890, buried in Zion Stone Church Cemetery, West Penn Twp Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania)

viii. Ester Gerber was born on Apr 21, 1810 and died on Jul 23, 1894 at age 84.

ix. David Gerber was born on Jan 13, 1811, died on Nov 3, 1886 at age 75, and was buried in Zion Stone Church Cemetery, West Penn Twp Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania.^¹³⁴

x. Maria Magdalena Gerber was born on Aug 16, 1814 in Schuylkill Co., Penna,^¹³⁵ died on May 26, 1912 in West Penn Twp. Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania^¹³⁵ at age 97, and was buried on Jun 1, 1912 in St Peters Church, West Penn Twp Penna.^¹³⁵

xi. Solomon Gerber was born on Jul 18, 1819 and died on Mar 23, 1907 at age 87.

General Notes: Possible Parents
John Adam Dietrich
Maria Barbara Steenbech
This from the History of Lehigh County
they are listed with many children being baptised at Heidelberg

From "The Ruchs and the Kistlers, Pennsylvania German Ancestors by Kenneth William Fraiser

The Dietrich Family (pg 75)

Maria Magdalena (Polly) Dietrich

Nothing is known about Magdalena except the names of her parents, Adam Dietrich and Anna Barbara Steinbruch, and that she married Henry Gerber. A dietrich genealogical history lists the children of Adam Dietrich, which included Maria Magdalena. However, this source states that she married John Becker. Notably, this source lists a sister, Mary Elizabeth, as married to a Garber. It is believed that this is Henry Gerber and the he is associated with the wrong sister.

Maria married Henry Gerber ⁴² ^,79.^,80.^,130 Henry was born about 1769 and died on Mar 30, 1835 in West Penn Township, Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^⁷⁹ about age 66.

General Notes: Per the Descendants of Andreas Ziegler
with some uncertainty the following 3 children are added; found in the 1850 census of Wayne Twp. where the descendants of John, son of Andreas also lived
Reuben 1820 mar Harriett
Peter 1817
John 1804

• Died Alternate: Mar 9, 1858, West Penn Twp, Schuykill Co, Pennsylvania. ³¹

Jacob married Maria Salome Lichty ⁴⁴ ^,45 ^,80 ^,84 ^,89 ^,90 on Mar 19, 1801 in Longswamp Church, Berks Co. ⁸⁰ ^,121.^,122.^,139 Maria was born on Mar 1, 1779 in Longswamp Twp. Berks Co., Pennsylvania,^{⁸⁹^,138} was christened on Apr 4, 1779 in , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania,^⁴⁵ died on Aug 20, 1857 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^{⁴⁵^,89^,138} at age 78, and was buried in Mar 1858 in Ziegel's Union Church Cemetery, Rd 2 Breinigsville Weisenberg Twp. Pennsylvania.^⁴⁵

Marriage Notes: Name: Jacob Ziegler
Description: Groom
Event: Marriage
Date of Event: Mar-19-1801
Place: Longswamp, Berks Co.
Church: Hilffrich Pastoral Records, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1790-1810, 1816-1862

Name: Salome Lichty Ziegler
Description: Bride
Event: Marriage
Date of Event: Mar-19-1801
Place: Longswamp, Berks Co.
Church: Hilffrich Pastoral Records, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1790-1810, 1816-1862

i. Lydia Ziegler was born on Jan 13, 1802 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania,^⁴⁵ died on Oct 21, 1882 in , Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ at age 80, and was buried in Oct 1882 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^⁴⁵

iii. Benjamin Ziegler was born on Aug 20, 1803 in , Northampton Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died in 1881 in Center Twp, Williams Co., Ohio^⁴⁵ at age 78.

iv. Hanna Ziegler was born in 1806 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died on an unknown date.

v. Jacob Ziegler was born on Apr 9, 1808 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania,^⁴⁵ died on Mar 28, 1883 in West Penn Twp. at age 74, and was buried in Mar 1883 in Ziegel's Union Church Cemetery, Rd 2 Breinigsville Weisenberg Twp. Pennsylvania.^⁴⁵

vi. Abraham Ziegler was born on Apr 14, 1810 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania,^⁴⁵ died on Sep 20, 1866 in West Penn Twp. at age 56, and was buried in Sep 1866 in Zion Lutheran And Reformed Church, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.^⁴⁵

vii. Catherine Ziegler was born on Mar 15, 1812 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania,^⁴⁵ died on Jul 27, 1865 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ at age 53, and was buried on Jul 30, 1865 in Zion Lutheran And Reformed Church, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.^⁴⁵

11 viii. Susannah Ziegler (born on Oct 15, 1815 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania - died on Mar 2, 1871 in West Penn Twp)

ix. Nathan Ziegler was born on Sep 22, 1817 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died on Oct 1, 1889 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ at age 72.

x. Rueben Ziegler was born in 1820 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died on an unknown date.

Maria married Jacob Ziegler ⁴⁴ ^,45 ^,80 ^,84 on Mar 19, 1801 in Longswamp Church, Berks Co. ⁸⁰ ^,121.^,122.^,139 Jacob was born on Nov 13, 1775 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania,^{⁴⁵^,138} died on Mar 9, 1858 in Snyders, Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania^¹³⁸ at age 82, and was buried in Ziegel's Union Church Cemetery, Rd 2 Breinigsville Weisenberg Twp. Pennsylvania.

John married Julianna Wehr. Julianna was born about 1803 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton County, Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

12 i. Gideon Peter (born on Dec 7, 1823 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - died on Apr 28, 1883 in Carbon County, Pennsylvania)

Julianna married John Casper Peter.⁹¹ John was born on Jul 23, 1797 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

26. Samuel Ruch,⁹⁷ son of George Philip Ruch ¹⁴⁸ ^,149 and Maria Unknown,¹⁴⁸ was born on Nov 25, 1797 in , Northampton Co, Pennsylvania,^{³⁹^,148} died on Mar 2, 1875 in Andreas, East Penn Co, Pennsylvania^³⁹ at age 77, and was buried in 1875 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Per Philip Knox:
The 1850 Census shows Samuel as a farmer in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania with land worth $2000. He is with children but his wife is not present. The 1860 US census shows him there at age 62 still with several of his children. It also indicates in 1860 he was a carpenter.

Ben Salem Church record book
There are listed 2 other Sarah Ruch's it is possible that one or both of them are children of Samuel.
Sarah Anna b 8/17/1840 d 9/22/1863 buried Sect 1 Row 8
Sarah b 6/26/1852 d 7/29/1877 buried Sect 1 Row 12 (same as Samuel)

Possible Family Tree for Samuel

I might have found the parents etc of Samuel Ruch m Sarah Rehrig I was on the Pedigree Research Site for the LDS FaimlySearch

There were 4 trees that started with Samuel. They have sources etc of 4 different CD's. I am writing letters to the submitters but thought I would buy the CD's anyway, they run $5 each.

Before I add these names to the family tree I want to see what citations they have. They might all quote the same compilation.
What they have is

Samuel Ruch b:25 Nov 1797 d: 2 Mar 1875
Sally (Sarah) Rehrig (Rohrig)

George Philip Ruch b: 8 Mar 1768 ( 3 list this)
d: 5 Apr 1808 ( 2 say unknown, 1 lists this)
Maria or Margaret m: about 1790 or abt 1787

George Ruch b: 7 Dec 1735
d: 2 Aug 1821 Upper Milford Twp, Lehigh Co , Pennsylvania , 1 lists abt 1820
Anna Margaret Rabesnold ( 1 lists " Anna Mary (Anna Margaret) Rabenhold b: abt 1743
d: unknown
M: abt 1760 other lists abt 1765

Hans George Ruch b: 1709 one lists Gumbrechtshoffen, Northern Alsace (now France)
d: unknown
Christina Kinsing m: bet 1740 and 1774

Johan Jorg (Hans George) Ruch b: 29 Dec 1682 Zutzendorf, Alsace, Bas-Rhin, France
Cristening 2 Jan 1683 Zutzendorf Luth, Zutzendorf, Alsace
d: Jan 1769 Macungie Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania
burial: Jordan Luth. Ch. Whitehall Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania

Lists 3 spouses Catharina Burkhard m 13 Nov 1704 Uhrwiller, Alsace, Bas-Rhin, France
Catherina Reiss m 1707 Alsace, Bas-Rhin, France
Susanna Zigler m 1734 Northampton Co, Pennsylvania

Melchior Ruch b: 25 Dec 1644 Alsace France
d: 25 Aug 1720 Altechendorf, Norther Alsace, Bas-Rhin, France

Anna Maria M: 21 Aug 1679 Ringendorf, Norther Alsace, France

Melchior Rauch b: abt 1615 Buerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland
d: unknown
Elsbeth Frauchigner b: abt 1615
m: abt 1640 Switzerland

contributers

Catherine Gruben 919 Ohio Street Marysville MI 48040

Melissa Archibald, 6838 Summerfield, Temperance MI 48182

Douglas Rugh, 598 Bush Hollow Way, Sevierville TN 37876

James Marion Baker, 4182 Tahoe Vista Dr, Rocklin Ca 95765

Samuel married Sarah Rehrig.³⁹.^,98 Sarah was born on Feb 22, 1807,^³⁹ died on Jul 5, 1847 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^³⁹ at age 40, and was buried in 1847 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

i. George Ruch was born in 1822 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

13 ii. Hannah Ruch (born on Dec 16, 1825 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania - died on Jan 29, 1899 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania)

iii. Thomas Ruch was born in 1832 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania and died before 1930.

iv. Sarah Ruch was born in 1833 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

v. Simon Ruch was born in 1835 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

vi. Mariah Ruch was born in 1838 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

vii. William Ruch was born in 1840 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

viii. Charles E. Ruch was born in 1842 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania, died on Jan 17, 1864 in Andersonville Prison^¹⁵⁰ at age 22, and was buried on Jan 17, 1864 in Andersonville Prison.

27. Sarah Rehrig,³⁹ ^,98 daughter of Conrad Rehrig ⁶⁶ ^,101 and Christina Harter,⁶⁶ ^,103 was born on Feb 22, 1807,^³⁹ died on Jul 5, 1847 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^³⁹ at age 40, and was buried in 1847 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

Sarah married Samuel Ruch.⁹⁷ Samuel was born on Nov 25, 1797 in , Northampton Co, Pennsylvania,^{³⁹^,148} died on Mar 2, 1875 in Andreas, East Penn Co, Pennsylvania^³⁹ at age 77, and was buried in 1875 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Per History of Carbon County
John constructed a log house and a barn on his East Penn property in 1813

• Alt. Death: Dec 6, 1876, Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania. ¹⁵¹

Johannes married Susannah Steigerwalt ⁹⁹ ^,100 ^,101.^,102.^,103 Susannah was born on Feb 1, 1790 in , , Pennsylvania,^¹⁰³ died on Jul 7, 1876^¹⁰³ at age 86, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

i. Rebecca Rehrig was born on Feb 18, 1814^⁶⁶ and died on an unknown date.

iii. Johan Georg Rehrig was born on Mar 18, 1818 and died on an unknown date.

iv. Sara Rehrig was born on Aug 3, 1822 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁰³ and died on an unknown date.

v. Jonas Rehrig was born on Dec 4, 1825 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^{⁶¹^,66} and died on an unknown date.

14 vi. Gideon Rehrig (born on Jan 11, 1829 in East Penn Twp. Carbon Co, Pennsylvania - died on Oct 16, 1906 in East Penn Twp. Carbon Co, Pennsylvania)

Susannah married Johannes Rehrig ⁹⁸ ^,99.^,100.^,101 Johannes was born on Sep 9, 1788,^¹⁵¹ died on Dec 6, 1875 at age 87, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.

30. David Moyer ¹¹⁰ was born on Mar 30, 1810 in , , Pennsylvania^⁷¹ and died on May 22, 1879 in , , Pennsylvania^⁷¹ at age 69.

General Notes: NOTE: I received the relationship of David Moyer and Catharine Fritzinger as the parents of Susanna Rehrig nee Moyer from Tony Bennyhoff. I have not confirmed this relationship at this time
Jeff Padell

15 i. Susanna Moyer (born on Aug 28, 1835 in , , Pennsylvania - died on Sep 19, 1896 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania)

ii. William Moyer was born about 1837 in , , Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

iii. Tillman Moyer was born about 1839 in , , Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

iv. Deborah Moyer was born about 1841 in , , Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

v. Rebecca Moyer was born about 1842 in , , Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

vi. Edward Moyer was born on May 23, 1847 in , , Pennsylvania^⁷¹ and died on Oct 6, 1851^⁷¹ at age 4.

vii. Reuben Moyer was born about 1849 in , , Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

viii. Herman Moyer was born on Sep 13, 1854 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^⁷¹ and died on Feb 19, 1857 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania^⁷¹ at age 2.

31. Catharine Fritzinger ⁷¹ ^,110 was born on Mar 17, 1811 in , , Pennsylvania^⁷¹ and died on May 10, 1888 in , , Pennsylvania^⁷¹ at age 77.

Catharine married David Moyer.¹¹⁰ David was born on Mar 30, 1810 in , , Pennsylvania^⁷¹ and died on May 22, 1879 in , , Pennsylvania^⁷¹ at age 69.

Sixth Generation

• Alt. Birth: Alternate location, 1720, Meiningen, Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thueringen, Germany. ¹⁵⁵

Johann married Eva Margarethe Knauf ³¹ on Jan 19, 1751 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany.³¹ Eva was born on Jun 10, 1731 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany^³¹ and died on an unknown date.

i. Johannes Schleicher was born on Nov 29, 1751 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany^³¹ and died in Nov 1826 in Lehigh, , Pennsylvania^¹⁵⁶ at age 75.

ii. Elisabeth Margarethe Schleicher was born on Dec 20, 1756 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany^³¹ and died on an unknown date in Heideberg Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania.^¹⁰³

16 iii. Nicholas Schleicher (born about 1762 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany - died about 1831)

• Alt. Birth: alternate location, Jun 10, 1731, Meiningen, Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thueringen, Germany. ¹⁵⁵

Eva married Johann George Schleicher ³¹ on Jan 19, 1751 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany.³¹ Johann was born about 1720 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany^³¹ and died on an unknown date.

36. Samuel Kistler,¹¹³ ^,114 ^,115 son of Johan Georg Kistler ⁷⁶ and Anna Maria Dorothea Levan,⁷⁶ ^,157 was born on Sep 20, 1754 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania,^¹⁵⁸ died on Apr 24, 1822 in Jerusalem Union "Red" Church (Stony Run, Albany Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania)^¹⁵⁹ at age 67, and was buried in Jerusalem Union "Red" Church (Stony Run, Albany Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania).

General Notes: Hollenbach Part II, #8 (from History of Lehigh Clo, Pennsylvania)
Samuel was an extensive land owner. In 1803 he built a very substantial stone mansion in Kistler Valley, which remained his home to the time of his death, and which has until recently (1916) been the property of his descendants. He built the Kistler mill near Tripoli. For many years he was an Elder of the Jerusalem Church, and it was while he held that office that the present house of worship was erected, 1812-1814.

He was in the Revolutionary war and served in the Northhampton Co. Militia for the west portion of Lynn Twp. DAR Patriots Index

Hollenbach Part II, #8: (From the History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania)
Samuel was an extensive land owner. In 1803 he built a very substantial stone mansion in Kistler Valley, which remained his home to the time of his death, and which has until recently (this being 1916) been the property of his descendants. He built the Kistler mill near Tripoli. For many years he was an Elder of the Jerusalem church, and it was while he held that office that the present house of worship was erected, 1812-1814. All these buildings erected about a century ago, stand as firmly to day as though they had been built in recent years. Samuel was twice married. His first wife Elizabeth Ladich, bore him three children, and his second wife, Catharine Brobst, twelve. He was in the Rev. War and served in the Northhampton Co. Militia for the west portion of Lynn twp.

Documentation by Carolyn Buttolph:
AF Samuel
Samuel was the youngest and most prolific son. His children were also prolific; Samuel's family is the largest branch of the Kistler family.
Gravestones at JER show Samuel, 9/20/1754-4/24/1822, and his (second) wife, Catherine nee Brobst, 12/16/1767-3/26/1845.The DAR Patriot's Index also show Samuel's first marriage to Maria Elizabeth Ladich; papers at HSBC show that Maria Ladich was born 11/22/1761. Based on baptismal entries for Samuel's children, his first wife must have died 1779-1788.

Email from Janet Binkley regarding the last Three sons of Samual

I just got a reply from a KISTLER with the info they have on the
SECHLER ties -- actually, i wrote Floyd KISTLER and he passed it off to
his sister, Ruth HERTZOG of Kutztown Pennsylvania. She does not have a computer.
Here's what she sent, reorganized from her handwritten letter:

The three youngest sons of Samuel J. KISTLER (1754) who m. Catharine
Barbara BROBST (1767) married SECHLER girls:

(1) Jesaias (Jesse) KISTLER 3.21.1806 - d. abt 1846, m. 4.29.1828 Sarah
(Sallie) SECHLER b. abt 1808, d. 1863; bur. Austintown OH. Sarah's
parents were Henrich (Henry) SECHLER and Juliann. When Sarah was widow
she m. Daniel REISER, a widower, whose wife Mary had d. 1847.
They had 8 children: Catharine, Juliana, Andrew, Samuel, Lydia,
Josiah, Levi, Sarah.
Her parents: Henry SECHLER 1768-1836, Julianna 1772-1838.

(2) Carl E. (Charles) KISTLER 12.3.1808 - 10.5.1886 m. 6.14.1829
Rebecca SECHJLER 1.14.1802 - 10.8.1883; they moved to OH 1832; in 1884
lived near Warren OH, bur. Newton Falls OH. Rebecca was a sister to
Sarah, with parents also Henrich & Juliann SECHLER.
They had 8 children: Levi F., Julia, Catharine, Charles E., Hannah,
Rebecca, Samuel, Daniel.

(3) Levi KISTLER 7.8.1811 - 2.9.1884, m. 10.21.1832 Esther SECHLER
9.30.1813 - 1.24.1875, lived Lynnport Pennsylvania, bur. Jacob's Church in
Jacksonville Pennsylvania. Esther's parents were Joseph SECHLER and Catharine
WANNEMACHER. After Esther died, Levi m. a widow, Maria Anna RIESER,
his housekeeper, on 3.8.1875.
They had 3 children: (a) Noah M. m. Sarah MOSER & moved to West Penn
Twp & had 5 children [JRB's records show Noah 12.29.1834 - 9.24.1899,
wf. 10.15.1835 - 11.30.1911, both bur. Union Cem at 12th & Chew Sts
Allentown Pennsylvania -- they must have retired to Allentown], (b) John Franklin
married & had a son [JRB's records show John F. b. 12.21.1836 bapt
Ebenezer Ch New Tripoli Pennsylvania]; and (c) Elmira E. died young [JRB's
records show Elmira E. 1.6.1841 - 4.22.1841).
Ruth Hertzog has notes from Levi's will that say wife Esther had a
brother David SECHLER, and a Gideon SECHLER is mentioned [probably a
brother, per JRB's records], and Sebina, dau. of Elias SECHLER and
James, son of Elias SECHLER was executor [is Elias another bro. of
Levi's wf Esther?--JRB's records show Elias SECHLER 7.31.1821 -
1.8.1868, m. Polly aka Anna Maria Magdalena KISTLER 3.10.1823 -
10.10.1852, she bur. Jacobs Union Ch Jacksonville Pennsylvania]. None of Levi's 3
children is mentioned in his will.

Jan

From "The History of Lehigh and Carbon County Penna 1884 pg 285

Samuel Kistler, the grandfather of Samuel J. Kistler, was born Sept. 20, 1754, and died April 24, 1822. His first wife, Mary Elizabeth Ladich, was the mother of three children, - Barbara, Jacob S., and Samuel. Jacob S. Kistler, the father of Samuel J. Kistler, was born Oct. 5, 1781, and died Oct. 7, 1849. By his second wife, Catharine Brobst, he had the following children: John S., Michael, Christian, Daniel S., David, Jesse, Charles, Levi, Maria Elizabeth, Catharine, Salome, and Magdalena.

From Strausstown Roots

Montgomery Bios, Morton L. Montgomery, (. H. Beers & Company of Chicago, 1909), 1144 (Reliability: 1).
Samuel Kistler, son of John George, was born Sept. 20, 1754, and died April 24, 1822. He was an extensive land owner. In 1803 he built a very substantial stone mansion in Kistler's Valley, which remained his home to the time of his death, and which has until recently been the property of his descendants. He built the Kistler mill near Tripoli. For many years he has been an elder of the Jerusalem church, and it was while he held that office that the present house of worship was erected, 1812-14. All these buildings erected about a century ago, stand as firmly today as though they had been built in recent years. Samuel Kistler was twice married. His first wife, Elizabeth Ladich, bore him three children, and his second, Catharine Brobst, twelve. These were: Barbara m. Henry Sunday, and is buried at Dunkel's church; Jacob S., father of Samuel J. (who was a delegate to the National Convention which nominated Abraham Lincoln for the Presidency), is bu
ri
ed at the Jerusalem church; Samuel is buried at Tripoli church; John S. is buried at Jerusalem church; Michael died in Ohio; Christian is buried at Tripoli; Daniel and David both died in West Penn, Schuylkill county; Jesse died in Ohio; Levi is buried at Jacob's church, Jacksonville, Pa.; Charles is buried at Newton Falls, Trumbull county, Ohio; Maria Elizabeth m. Jacob Snyder, and died in Ohio; Catharine m. George Weida, and died in Lowhill; Salome m. Jacob Mosser, the tanner, and died in Allentown; and Magdalene m. Solomon Mosser, and is probably buried at Lynnville. The descendants of Samuel Kistler are scattered all over the United States. Many of them have become successful business and professional men. An unusually large number are physicians and ministers of the Gospel.

i. Maria Barbara Kistler was born on Aug 25, 1779 in Lynntown, Berks Co., Pennsylvania,^¹⁶¹ died on Jun 11, 1850 at age 70, and was buried in Dunkel's Church Cemetery, New Klinesville.

ii. Jacob Samuel Kistler was born on Oct 5, 1781 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania and died on Oct 7, 1849 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania at age 68.

18 iii. Samuel Kistler (born on Aug 12, 1785 - died on Sep 18, 1862 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania)

Samuel next married Catharine Barbara Probst,⁷⁶ ^,162 daughter of Matthias George Probst ⁸² ^,163 and Maria Magdalena Stambach,¹⁶³ on Feb 11, 1788.⁸² Catharine was born on Dec 16, 1767 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania,^¹⁶⁴ died on Mar 26, 1845 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^⁸² at age 77, and was buried on Mar 26, 1845 in Jerusalem Union "Red" Church (Stony Run, Albany Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania).^⁸²

• Baptism: Jan 24, 1768, Jerusalem Church Stoney Run, Berks Co Penna, Witnesses George Probst, Catherine. ¹⁶³

i. Daniel Kistler was born on May 27, 1789 in , , Pennsylvania^¹⁶⁵ and died on an unknown date.

ii. John S. Kistler was born on Oct 16, 1790 and died on Sep 22, 1861 at age 70.

iii. Michael Kistler was born on Mar 29, 1792^¹⁶⁶ and died on Jan 31, 1865 in Newton Falls, Trumbull Co. OH at age 72.

iv. Catharine Kistler was born on Dec 6, 1793^¹⁶⁷ and died on Sep 7, 1816 in Lowhill Twp Pennsylvania at age 22.

v. Maria Elisabeth Kistler was born on Jun 10, 1795,^¹⁶⁸ was christened on Sep 13, 1795 in , Berks Co, PA, USA, and died about 1870 in Ohio about age 75.

vi. Christian Kistler was born on Aug 26, 1796 in Kistler Valley, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁶⁸ and died on Nov 4, 1869 in New Tripoli Church, Pennsylvania at age 73.

vii. Magdalena Kistler was born on May 30, 1798 and died on Apr 17, 1870 in Lynnville, , Pennsylvania at age 71.

viii. Daniel S. Kistler was born on Feb 21, 1800 and died on Sep 3, 1884 in West Penn Twp Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania at age 84.

ix. Jessias Kistler was born on Mar 21, 1806 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania and died about 1846 in Austintown OH about age 40.

x. Charles E. Kistler was born on Dec 3, 1808 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania and died on Oct 5, 1886 in Lordstown, OH at age 77.

• Baptism: Dunkel's Church, Lenhartsville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, Feb 7, 1762, Lenhartsville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. ¹⁷¹

Maria married Samuel Kistler ¹¹³ ^,114 ^,115 about 1778. Samuel was born on Sep 20, 1754 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania,^¹⁵⁸ died on Apr 24, 1822 in Jerusalem Union "Red" Church (Stony Run, Albany Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania)^¹⁵⁹ at age 67, and was buried in Jerusalem Union "Red" Church (Stony Run, Albany Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania).

General Notes: Andreas (Andrew) had the following children
Maria, Catharine, Mrs. Andrew Straub, and John Miller. Maria married John Dieter Heintzleman and Catharine married Samuel Kistler.

19 i. Catharine Miller (born on May 13, 1783 - died on Jul 20, 1860 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania)

iii. Elizabeth Miller was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Andrew next married Ann Elizabeth Schneider ¹²⁷ ^,175 in 1788 in Berks, , Pennsylvania, USA.¹⁷⁵ Ann was born about 1767 and died about 1830 about age 63.

Magdalena married Andrew Miller ⁷⁶.^,77.^,126 Andrew was born on Mar 1, 1738 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania,^{¹²⁶^,174^,175} died on Jun 1, 1817 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^{¹²⁶^,175} at age 79, and was buried in Miller Graveyard Lynn Twp (One Mile East Of Lynnville).^¹²⁶

42. Adam Dietrich,¹³⁶ son of Casper Dietrich ¹⁷⁸ and Anna Leitheiser,⁸² was born on Oct 28, 1740 in Palatinate, Germany,^¹³⁶ died on Mar 1, 1817 in Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁸² at age 76, and was buried on Mar 1, 1817 in Moselem Church, Kutztown, Berks Co, Pennsylvania.^⁸²

General Notes: Patriot - Sergeant in Captain Jacob Baldy's Company, Sixth Battalion

Morton Montgomery

(I) Adam Dietrich, born in the German Palatinate, in the Rhine Valley, Oct. 28, 1740, was reared to agricultural pursuits in his native country, where he also learned the trade of weaver. In 1751 his elder brother, Johannes Dietrich, emigrated to America, and settled in Greenwich township, Berks County, Pa. He was followed to this country by Adam and another brother, Casper, in 1767. The two brothers crossed the Atlantic in the good ship "Britannia" which qualified at Philadelphia Oct. 26, 1767. Casper located in Northampton county, Pa., where he lived until about 1790, when he settled in Virginia, from which State his son, Casper, Jr., served as a soldier in the war of 1812. Casper Dietrich had a large family.
For some years after coming to this country Adam Dietrich apparently lived in Lowhill township, Northumberland county, where in 1772 he paid a proprietary tax of $27.96. His occupation was that of farmer and innkeeper at Sunbury. In 1785, when a federal tax was collected in that county, he was no longer a resident there, but the State records and the old tax lists of Berks county, show him a resident in Greenwich township, Berks county. In 1779 he owned there 130 acres of land, four horses and three cows. In 1780-81-82-83 he was assessed with 130 acres, two horses, two cattle in Greenwich; and in 1779-80-81-82-83-84-85 he was assessed also in Maxatawny township with two horses, two cattle and two sheep. He conducted an inn a quarter of a mile northeast of Topton for some years, in addition to farming in Greenwich. A warrant for eighty acres of land located in Northumberland county was deeded to him Feb. 16, 1767, by the Commonwealth. On Feb. 15, 1787 he obtained another warrant, this one for sixty acres located in Greenwich township. In 1785 he bought several lots of land on White Oak street, Kutztown, from George Kutz. In 1789 he bought from Michael Roth, who lived in Virginia, a tract of land located in Maxatawny township, Berks county. This deed states that Adam Dietrich was a yeoman, and a true and trusty friend of the grantor. In 1793 he purchased more land, this being a tract in Kutztown, from Samuel Schoedler. On Nov. 30, 1809, a warrant was granted Adam Dietrich by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a tract of 200 acres located in Greenwich township, and this he sold June 3, 1812 , to his youngest son, Johann Christian, for $2,796. Adam Dietrich was loyal to his adopted land, and the Dietrich Family Association have certified records that he was a sergeant in Capt. Jacob Baldy's company, under Lieut. Col. Joseph Heister, of Berks county, in the Revolutionary war in 1780.
Adam Dietrich was married before his emigration to America, and two of his children, Johann Adam and Johann George, were born in the Fatherland. He married Maria Barbara Steinbruch, who was born March 13, 1741, daughter of Jacob Steinbruch. She died on the homestead in Greenwich township, June 6, 1821, aged eighty years, two months, and twenty-four days. He died in Greenwich township March 1, 1817, aged seventy-six years, four months and three days. Both Adam Dietrich and his wife were staunch Lutherans, and were members of the Moselem Church (which was established in 1742), of which he was an official, and they are both buried in the cemetery adjoining this church. To this couple were born seven sons and five daughters, all but one of whom lived to old age. All the sons were named Johann, but each was known by his second name with the exception of the sixth son, who had no second name. These children were: (1) Johann Adam, born Dec. 11, 1765, died Aug. 19, 1823, aged fifty-seven years, five months, twenty-seven days. (2) Johann Georg, born May 7, 1767, died Nov. 4, 1845, aged seventy-eight years, five months, twenty-seven days. (3) Maria Barbara, born 1769, m. Johannes Zimmerman, of Albany township, where their descendants still reside. (4) Maria Catharine, born 1771, m. Rev. Johann Michael Schmidt, mentioned elsewhere. (5) Johann Jacob, born June 25, 1773, died Sept. 1. 1857, aged eighty-four years, two months, six days. (6) Johann Michael, born April 6, 1775, died June 19, 1861, aged eighty-six years, two months, thirteen days. (7) Johann Heinrich, born 1777, died 1857. (8) Johann, born Jan. 7, 1779, died July 28, 1830, aged fifty-one years, six months, twenty-one days. (9) Maria Elizabeth, born 1781. (10) Johann Christian, born Jan. 13, 1783, died Nov. 21, 1873, aged ninety years, ten months, eight days. (11) Maria Magdalena, born 1785, was known by the name of Polly. She m. a Becker. (12) Anna Margaret, born January, 1787, died July 14, 1838, aged fifty-one years, six months. She was called Beckie, and she m. Jacob Heffner (1781-1867), of Virginville, Pennsylvania.

Adam married Anna Barbara Steinbruch.¹³⁶ Anna was born on Mar 13, 1741 in , , Pennsylvania,^⁸² died on Jun 6, 1821 in , , Pennsylvania^⁸² at age 80, and was buried on Jun 6, 1821 in Moselem Church, Kutztown, Berks Co, Pennsylvania.^⁸²

i. Johann Adam Dietrich was born on Dec 12, 1765 in , , Germany,^{⁸²^,179} died on Aug 19, 1823 in Albany, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁷⁹ at age 57, and was buried in Grimville Twp, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹⁷⁹

ii. Johann George Dietrich was born on May 7, 1767 in , , Germany^{⁸²^,179} and died on Nov 4, 1845^¹⁷⁹ at age 78.

iii. Maria Barbara Dietrich was born on Jun 17, 1769 in , , Pennsylvania^⁸² and died on an unknown date.

iv. Anna Christine Dietrich was born on Apr 25, 1771 in , , Pennsylvania^⁸² and died on an unknown date.

v. Johann Jacob Dietrich was born on Jun 24, 1773 in , Berks , Pennsylvania^{⁸²^,179} and died on Jan 1, 1857 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁷⁹ at age 83.

vii. Johann Michael Dietrich was born on Apr 6, 1775 in , , Pennsylvania^{⁸²^,179} and died on Jun 19, 1861 in Greenwhich Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁷⁹ at age 86.

viii. Johann Heinrich Dietrich was born in 1777 in , , Pennsylvania^{⁸²^,179} and died in 1858^¹⁷⁹ at age 81.

ix. Johann Dietrich was born on Jan 7, 1779 in , , Pennsylvania^⁸² and died on an unknown date.

x. Maria Catharine Dietrich was born in 1781 in , , Pennsylvania^⁸² and died on an unknown date.

xi. Johann Christian Dietrich was born on Jan 13, 1783 in , , Pennsylvania^⁸² and died on an unknown date.

xii. Anna Margaret Dietrich was born in Jan 1787 in , , Pennsylvania^⁸² and died on an unknown date.

xiii. Maria Elisabeth Dietrich was born on an unknown date in , , Pennsylvania^⁸² and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Per the History of Berks County, PA, pg 562 it states that Adam Dietrich's wife was Maria Barbara Dietrich, I have not evaluated this as yet.

• Baptism: Feb 1, 1744, St Paul's Red Hill Church, Upper Hanover Twp, Montgomery Co, Pennsylvania. ⁸²

Anna married Adam Dietrich.¹³⁶ Adam was born on Oct 28, 1740 in Palatinate, Germany,^¹³⁶ died on Mar 1, 1817 in Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁸² at age 76, and was buried on Mar 1, 1817 in Moselem Church, Kutztown, Berks Co, Pennsylvania.^⁸²

General Notes: The will of Andreas (Andrew) Ziegler starts

In the Name of God, Amen I Andrew Zigler of Rockland Township in the County of Berks...
...I the said Andrew Zigler have herein let my hand and seal the Twenty Seventh day of Feburary in the year of Our Lord One Thousand and Eight Hundred.

Andrew married Henrietta Sophia Neidig ⁸⁰ in 1768 in Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.³¹ Henrietta was born on Jul 25, 1748^¹³⁸ and died on Aug 25, 1829 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania^¹³⁸ at age 81.

i. Margaret Ziegler was born about 1769 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died after 1831 in Montgomery, , Pennsylvania.^⁴⁵

ii. Daniel Ziegler was born on Jan 4, 1770 in Montgomery, , Pennsylvania^{⁴⁵^,138} and died on an unknown date.

iii. John Adam Ziegler was born about 1772 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died on an unknown date.

iv. Andrew Ziegler was born on Jan 18, 1773 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died in 1849 at age 76.

22 v. Jacob Ziegler (born on Nov 13, 1775 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania - died on Mar 9, 1858 in Snyders, Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania)

vi. Johann Friedrich Ziegler was born on Apr 6, 1777 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania^{⁴⁵^,138} and died on May 21, 1854 in Delaware Ohio^¹³⁸ at age 77.

vii. Abraham Ziegler was born on Jan 27, 1779 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died on an unknown date.

viii. Issac Ziegler was born on Aug 27, 1781 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died on an unknown date.

ix. Johannes Peter Ziegler was born on Mar 31, 1783 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died about 1834 in Maxatawney Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁸⁰ about age 51.

x. George Ziegler was born about 1785 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died on an unknown date.

xi. John Ziegler was born about 1787 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died on an unknown date.

xii. Catharine Ziegler was born about 1789 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania^⁴⁵ and died on an unknown date.

Henrietta married Andrew Ziegler ⁴⁵ ^,80 ^,137 in 1768 in Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.³¹ Andrew was born on Nov 30, 1744 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania,^¹³⁸ died on Feb 28, 1800 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania^{⁴⁵^,138} at age 55, and was buried in Mar 1800 in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania.^⁴⁵

46. Marx Lichty ⁸⁰ ^,140 ^,141 was born on Mar 16, 1753 in , , Switzerland,^{⁸⁰^,141^,181} died on May 5, 1814 in Maxatawny Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁸² at age 61, and was buried in May 1814 in Ziegel's Union Church Cemetery, Rd 2 Breinigsville Weisenberg Twp. Pennsylvania.^{¹⁴¹^,183}

General Notes: Private Seventh Class, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Company, Capt George Knappenbergen Northampton County, Militia, May 14, 1777 and 1778

Gravestone Inscription (recorded by Ray Hollenbach)

Marx Liechty
war geboren den 16 Martz 1753
starb den 5 mai 1814

Per Hollenbach
Marx was a shoemaker and was born is Switzerland

WILL

1814 Lichty, Marks ... Peter Lichty, et al Willl C 27, 5 311 Berks County PA

Per betty1@ccil.org
THe village of Marx Lichty's birthplace in Switzerland is unknown at this time. "The History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania", Volume 3, 1914, states "marx Lichty, a native of Switzerland, was born March 16, 1753. He emigrated to Pennsylvania when a young man, settling at Kline's corner (Farmington) in Berks county, PA."

Per Dennis Haas

More About Marx Lichty:
Fact 1: May 07, 1813, Will signed and dated, and on file at Reading PA213
Fact 2: Hist of Lichti family, A.H.L.C. Vol III, p. 825
Military: Revolutionary War -3rd Comp., Capt. Peter Schuller of Northampton County Militia214
Occupation: farmer
Place Buried: Ziegel's Church, Lehigh County, PA215

sources

213. The Balliet...& Allied Familes by Stephen Clay Balliet, 1968, LofC Catalog Card No., 68-23012, Pages 511-523
214. PA, S5, V8, p 107, "Mark Leitchley"
215. The Balliet...& Allied Familes by Stephen Clay Balliet, 1968, LofC Catalog Card No., 68-23012, Pages 511-523

The Dennis Lee Haas home page

106. Marx Lichty, born March 16, 1753 in Switzerland208,209; died Abt. 1814 in Maxatawny Twp., Berks Co., PA210. He married 107. Anna Barbara Altendorfer.

107. Anna Barbara Altendorfer, born January 14, 1755 in Greenwich Twp., Berks Co., PA; died August 06, 1844 in Maxatawny Twp., Berks Co., PA211,212. She was the daughter of 214. Philip Altendorfer and 215. Anna Maria ?.

Notes for Marx Lichty:
Marx Lichty (or Lichti), a native of Switzerland, emigrated to Pennsylvania when a young man, settling at Kline's Corner (Farmington) in Berks Co. He was a farmer.
Marx (Marc, Marcus) Lichti served in the Revolutionary War in 3rd Comp.under Capt. Peter Schuller of Northampton County Militia.

More About Marx Lichty:
Fact 1: May 07, 1813, Will signed and dated, and on file at Reading PA213
Fact 2: Hist of Lichti family, A.H.L.C. Vol III, p. 825
Military: Revolutionary War -3rd Comp., Capt. Peter Schuller of Northampton County Militia214
Occupation: farmer
Place Buried: Ziegel's Church, Lehigh County, PA215

More About Anna Barbara Altendorfer:
Fact 1: Alternate Date of Birth given as June 14, 1753216
Place Buried: Maxatawny Zion Church, Berks Co., PA

Children of Marx Lichty and Anna Altendorfer are:
i. David Lichty, born June 05, 1777 in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh Co., PA217; died March 03, 1813 in Greenwich Twp., Berks Co., PA; married Susanna Bachman April 16, 1799218.
More About David Lichty:Baptism: August 24, 1777, Zion Lutheran Church, Lower Macungie Twp. Northampton Co., PAFact 1: Tombstone notes date of birth as Jan 15, 1777, date of death Apr 10 1813Fact 2: April 03, 1795, Confirmed at Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Twp, Northampton Co., PAOccupation: farmerPlace Buried: Dunkel's Church, Greenwich Twp. Berks CoResidence: Greenwich Twp., Berks Co., PA (South of Klinesville)218

Notes for Susanna Bachman:In Bachman Family History by Hollenbach, he reported Susanna's Birthdate as Mar 9, 1964.

More About Susanna Bachman:Baptism: Jordan Church, Lehigh Co., PAPlace Buried: Lowhill Cemetery, Lehigh Co., PA218
ii. Catharina Lichty, born March 01, 1779 in PA; married David Ginginger August 1811219.
More About Catharina Lichty:Baptism: April 04, 1779, Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Twp., Northampton Co., PA
iii. Maria Salome Lichty, born March 01, 1779 in PA220; died August 20, 1857 in West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA; married Jacob Ziegler March 19, 1801 in Longswamp Church, Berks Co., PA221.
More About Maria Salome Lichty:Baptism: April 04, 1779, Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Twp., Northampton Co., PAPlace Buried: Zion Cemetery, West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA
iv. Maria Elizabeth Lichty, born October 26, 1780 in Longswamp Twp., Berks Co., PA; died August 03, 1870 in Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; married Philip Daubenspeck.
More About Maria Elizabeth Lichty:Baptism: November 25, 1780, Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Twp., Northampton Co., PAPlace Buried: August 06, 1870, St. Johns222
v. Johann B. Lichty, born October 27, 1782; died Bef. 1813.
More About Johann B. Lichty:Baptism: January 09, 1783, Zion Lutheran Church, Lower Macungie Twp. Northampton Co., PA
vi. Peter Lichti, born 1784; married Catharina Ziegler April 10, 1808223.
vii. Anna Magdalena Lichty, born February 16, 1786 in Longswamp Twp., Berks Co., PA; died Bef. 1796.
More About Anna Magdalena Lichty:Baptism: April 09, 1786, Zion Lutheran Church, Lower Macungie Twp. Northampton Co., PA
viii. Abraham Lichty, born March 23, 1788; died March 14, 1850 in Maxatawny Twp., Berks Co., PA; married (1) Magdalena Gackenbach August 08, 1813 married (2) Catherine Leibelsperger.
More About Abraham Lichty:Place Buried: Maxatawny Zion Church, Berks Co., PA
ix. Magdalena Lichty, born October 31, 1790 in Longswamp Twp., Berks Co., PA; died January 23, 1854 in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh Co., PA; married Benjamin Ziegler April 10, 1808 in Longswamp Church, Berks Co., PA224.
More About Magdalena Lichty:Cause of Death: Dropsy225Place Buried: Maxatawny Zion Church, Berks Co., PA
53x. Susanna Lichty, born July 15, 1795; died January 05, 1865; married Joseph Balliet July 02, 1815.
xi. Anna Maria Lichty, born April 01, 1796; married Solomon Ziegler.
xii. Barbara Lichty, born February 22, 1799; died October 11, 1845 in Cumru Twp, Berks Co., PA; married John H. Fisher.

Sources

208. Stephen Clay Balliet, The Balliet, Balliett, Balliette, Balyeat, Bolyard & Allied Families, (Thos J. Morans Sons Inc., Baton Rough, LA Copyright 1968), pp. 511-523.
209. Roberts, History of Lehigh County, Vol III, p. 825.
210. Will of Marcus Lichti.
211. "Obituary in the Reading Adler," Aug 20 1844, "Barbara Lichti, age 89 years, 6 months, 23 days, wife of Marcus Lichti of Maxatawny Township. Her husband died about 30 years ago. She died August 6."
212. Tombstone at Maxatawny Zion Lutheran Church, "Anna Barbara Lichti nee Altendorfer, wife of Marcus, 14 June 1755 - 6 Aug 1844."
213. The Balliet...& Allied Familes by Stephen Clay Balliet, 1968, LofC Catalog Card No., 68-23012, Pages 511-523
214. PA, S5, V8, p 107, "Mark Leitchley"
215. The Balliet...& Allied Familes by Stephen Clay Balliet, 1968, LofC Catalog Card No., 68-23012, Pages 511-523
216. "DAR Records," Appication for Laura I. Wickert Moyer, #204019.
217. Roberts, History of Lehigh County, Vol III, p. 825.
218. History of Lehigh County, Vol III, P.825
219. "Marriage Notice in the Reading Adler," Aug 20, 1811.
220. Rev. E. A. Bauer's Records.
221. Longswamp Church Records, p.26.
222. Rev. E. A. Bauer's Records.
223. "Marriage Notice in the Reading Adler," Issue of May 3, 1808.
224. Longswamp Church Records, p.26.
225. Early Death Records of Lehigh Co., PA.
226. Raymond E. Hollenbach, "Bachman Family of Northern Lehigh County."
227. Tombstone at Lowhill Cemetery, Lehigh Co., PA.
228. Raymond E. Hollenbach, "Bachman Family of Northern Lehigh County."

• Will: Jun 18, 1814, Will Probated In Berks County, Pennsylvania Written On May 7 1813. ⁹⁰

• Died Alternate: Maxatawny Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, May 5, 1817. ¹⁴⁰ ^,141 ^,184

Marriage Notes: According to Shirley Joann Fisher on LDS CD-Rom Disk 59 pin 372101
348 Michaels Dr
Hollister, MO 65672

they were married at
Upper Macungie, Lehigh Co, Penna

i. David Lichty was born on Jun 15, 1777 in Upper Macungie Twp, , Pennsylvania^¹⁴¹ and died on Mar 3, 1813 in Greenwhich Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^{¹⁴¹^,181} at age 35.

23 ii. Maria Salome Lichty (born on Mar 1, 1779 in Longswamp Twp. Berks Co., Pennsylvania - died on Aug 20, 1857 in , Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania)

iii. Elizabeth Lichty was born on Oct 26, 1780^¹⁸⁶ and died on an unknown date.

iv. Peter Lichty was born on Dec 19, 1781,^{¹⁸³^,186} died on Jun 19, 1860 in , , Ohio^¹⁸³ at age 78, and was buried in 1860 in Emanuel/Wallace Cemetery, Mifflin, Richland Co, Ohio.^¹⁸³

v. Johann B. Lichty was born on Oct 27, 1782^¹⁸⁶ and died on an unknown date.

vi. Anna Maria Lichty was born on Feb 16, 1786^¹⁸⁶ and died on an unknown date.

vii. Abraham Lichty was born on Mar 25, 1788 and died on Mar 14, 1850^¹⁸³ at age 61.

viii. Magdalena Lichty was born on Oct 31, 1790,^¹⁸⁶ died on Jan 23, 1854 in Upper Macungie Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania at age 63, and was buried in Maxatawney Zion Church, Maxatowney, Berks Co, Pennsylvania.

ix. Catharina Lichty was born on Jan 29, 1793 in Longswamp Reformed Church, Berks County, Pennsylvania^{¹⁸⁶^,187} and died on Mar 16, 1820^¹⁸⁸ at age 27.

x. Susanna Lichty was born on Jul 17, 1795 in Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania,^¹⁸⁶ died on Jan 5, 1865^¹⁸¹ at age 69, and was buried on Jan 8, 1865 in St. Johns.^¹⁸¹

xi. Barbara Lichty was born on Feb 22, 1799,^¹⁸⁶ died on Oct 11, 1845 in Reading,Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁸⁹ at age 46, and was buried in Welsh Baptist Meeting House and Burial Ground, Reading, Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA.

Anna married Marx Lichty ⁸⁰ ^,140 ^,141 about 1776 in Lehigh Pennsylvania.⁸⁹.^,141 Marx was born on Mar 16, 1753 in , , Switzerland,^{⁸⁰^,141^,181} died on May 5, 1814 in Maxatawny Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁸² at age 61, and was buried in May 1814 in Ziegel's Union Church Cemetery, Rd 2 Breinigsville Weisenberg Twp. Pennsylvania.^{¹⁴¹^,183}

48. Casper Peter,¹⁴³ son of Jacob Peter ¹⁴⁵ ^,190 and Susanna Rex,¹⁴⁵ was born on Oct 10, 1774 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, died on Nov 15, 1841 at age 67, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.^¹⁹¹

General Notes: They lived on a farm one mile east of the Heidelberg Church.

Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Row 8

• Baptism: Oct 29, 1774, Schlossers Reformed Church, Rev Abraham Blumer. ¹⁹²

• Born Alternate: Oct 3, 1775, Washington Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania. ¹⁸⁴

Casper married Julianna Bloss ¹⁴⁴ ^,145 ^,146 on Dec 15, 1795 in Heidelberg Pennsylvania Rev Johannes Heinrich Helffrich ¹⁹³.^,194.^,195 Julianna was born on Oct 3, 1775 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, died on Oct 28, 1829 at age 54, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

24 i. John Casper Peter (born on Jul 23, 1797 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania - died on an unknown date)

ii. Daniel Peter was born on Aug 19, 1798 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania and died on Jan 30, 1826 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁴⁵ at age 27.

iv. Elisabeth Peter was born on Jul 15, 1802 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

v. Heinrich Peter was born on Mar 23, 1808 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

vi. Reuben Peter was born on Aug 4, 1814 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, died on Dec 9, 1898 at age 84, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^{¹⁹^,52}

General Notes: Headstone in the old section of Heidelberg, 2 stones from her father John George. It reads (as best as I can determine)

Julianna
Peter
Ebefrau von < this word might be Ehrefrau or Ehefrau or Ehegattin
or Gattin
Casper Peter
Geborene Bloss
Geboren
3 Oct 1775

I believe this stone shows her maiden name was Bloss

Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Old Row 15

Julianna married Casper Peter ¹⁴³ on Dec 15, 1795 in Heidelberg Pennsylvania Rev Johannes Heinrich Helffrich ¹⁹³.^,194.^,195 Casper was born on Oct 10, 1774 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, died on Nov 15, 1841 at age 67, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.^¹⁹¹

General Notes: Per Myron Wehr's book
Michael and Anna are buried on he new graveyard at Heidelberg where no less than six generations of the family have been buried. Michael Wehr lived upon the homestead situated in Washington Twp. and later owned by Benjamin D. Wehr, a grandson. Rev. Osville Wehr lived there also. The 1850 Census shows a Sally, born 1819 living with Michael, a granddaughter and an invalid. In 1813 he had 160 acres of land and also operated a still.

from The History of Lehigh and Carbon Co Penna 1884 pg 551

Michael Wehr, one of the old-time residents of Washington, lived about three miles from Slatington, on the Saegersville road, and died there about 1855, aged nearly eighty years. He was a descendant of Simon Wehr, who took out a warrant for land as early as 1753; Michael has sons, Michael, Daniel, William, Solomon and Eli, and a daughter, who married Jonas Kern. Daniel retained his father?s farm. Solomon is in Iowa, and Eli in Schuylkill County.

Michael married Anna Maria Bloss ¹⁴⁴ ^,146 ^,147 on Sep 10, 1796 in Heidelberg Pennsylvania Rev Johannes Heinrich Helffrich.¹⁹⁵.^,201 Anna was born on Apr 17, 1779 in Washington Twp, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁹ and died on Jan 3, 1836 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^{¹⁴⁶^,200} at age 56.

i. Michael Wehr was born on Oct 9, 1800 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania and died on Apr 12, 1881^²⁰² at age 80.

25 ii. Julianna Wehr (born about 1803 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton County, Pennsylvania - died on an unknown date)

iii. Wilhelm Wehr was born on Aug 29, 1805 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

iv. Daniel Wehr was born on Nov 22, 1807 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Per the History of Lehigh County

They lived near Best Station on the farm now owned by Benjamin Wehr Their grandson.

Anna married Michael Wehr ¹⁴⁷ on Sep 10, 1796 in Heidelberg Pennsylvania Rev Johannes Heinrich Helffrich.¹⁹⁵.^,201 Michael was born on Feb 3, 1768 and died on Mar 29, 1852 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^²⁰⁰ at age 84.

General Notes: Per Phil Knox:
Georg Philip, son of George Ruch and Margrethe, born Mar 8,1768, as recorded in the records of the St. Paul's Lutheran-Reformed Church (also known as St. Paul's Blue Church) in Upper Saucon Township, Northampton County (later Lehigh County), Pennsylvania. Upper Saucon as adjacent to Upper Milford. A tombstone that once existed in The Ben Salem Church Cemetery of what is today East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania is reported by "The History of the Counties Lehigh and Carbon" as having the inscription "George Ruch died April 5, 1808 at age 39". This agrees with the birth date found in the records of St. Pauls Church. There are several other tombstones in the Ben Salem Cemetery having appropriate dates and having names that agree with several of George's children (Samuel, John, Jacob, and Elizabeth) as appear in Northampton County Orphans Court probate records. All of this appears to confirm that the George Ruch of East Penn Township was truly the Georg Philip Ruch born in old Northampton County to George Ruch (III) and wife Anna Margaret Rabesnold. The orphans court record indicates he was a Blacksmith and a farmer and that he had owned 135 acres of land. A "George Rauch" appears on a 1788 tax listing as owning 200 acres of land in Penn Township but it has not been established that this was really our "George Ruch".
The 1820 will of his father, George Ruch (III) of Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, names Son George but gives his share of the inheritance to his children indicating that George Philip himself was deceased (Remember, we know from the tombstone record that the George of East Penn died in 1808 so that also fits).

Per Bill Frasier
George Ruch Settled in the Lizard Creek Valley of East Penn Township after the Revolutionary War. Members of the Northampton County Militia were often stationed on the frontier north of the Blue Mountain in order to attempt to prevent Indian Raids by tribes loyal to the British. These militiamen learned about the land in the lush valleys watered by Lizard Creek and Mahoning Creek, thus encouraging post-War settlement. George's father was a member of the Northampton County militia during the Revolutionary War.
George Ruch was a descendant of Hans George Ruch from Alsace who immigrated on the ship Samuel, arriving in Philadelphia on August 17, 1733. Hans George settled in the Whitehall Township, which is just north of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA.
The George Ruch who settled in East Penn Township was George Philip Ruch, born March 8, 1768 in Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County (formerly Northampton County), son of George Ruch (1735-1821). (Bill Frasier notes his chapter on "The Ruch Family in Northampton County supports this hypothesis and has more information on early Ruch ancestors in Northampton County)
The 1800 Census does not record a George Ruch in Penn Township or Upper Milford Township. In 1808, Penn Township was divided into East Penn, West Penn, and Lausanne Townships. George Ruch in included in the 1808 tax assessment roll for East Penn Township.
George first appeared on the tax assessment list of Penn Township in 1806, indicated that he arrived there in 1805.
George Ruch died in 1808. The "History of the Counties Lehigh and Carbon" (1884) state that a gravestone in the Ben Salem Church cemetery had an inscription recording that George Ruch died on April 5, 1808, at age 39. No such gravestone exists today.
The Northampton County Orphan's Court records state that George Ruch died intestate in 1808, and that he had eight children: George, John, Samuel, Elias, Jacob, Margaret, Catharine, and Elizabeth. We also learn from the Orphans Court records that his wife was Margaret and that he was a blacksmith as well as a farmer. If one died intestate, the Orphan's Court supervised the distribution of the estate. Included in the Orphan's Court file is an affidavit of Margaret Ruch, "widow and relict of George Ruch late of East Penn township in the county of Northampton Blacksmith Decd." The affidavit, dated April 27,1808, appointed Peter Andreas as administrator; Margaret signed beside her name with her mark (X), indicating that she could not write. Margaret is English for Margaretha (probably Maria Margaretha). The estate assets, excluding land, amounted to just over 189 pounds.

from The History of Lehigh and Carbon Co Penna 1884

BENN SALEM CHURCHYARD.--The following are a few of the names of persons buried in the grounds, with date of death:

Rev. John Schwarbach, died Oct. 31, 1800, aged 81 years.

John George Guldner, died April 23, 1803, aged 51 years.

Anna Maria Holshoe, wife of George Holshoe, died Aug. 28, 1814, aged 67 years.

George Ruch, died April 5, 1808, aged 39 years.

George may have been in the Revolution

• Baptism Locatio: St. Paul's Lutheran And Reformed Congregations, Upper Saucon Twp. ¹⁴⁹

i. George Ruch was born on Mar 5, 1792,^²⁰⁴ died on Apr 18, 1873^²⁰⁴ at age 81, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^²⁰⁴

ii. John Ruch was born on Oct 10, 1793 in , , Pennsylvania,^²⁰⁴ died on Jan 9, 1869 in , , Pennsylvania^²⁰⁴ at age 75, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^²⁰⁴

26 iii. Samuel Ruch (born on Nov 25, 1797 in , Northampton Co, Pennsylvania - died on Mar 2, 1875 in Andreas, East Penn Co, Pennsylvania)

iv. Elizabeth Ruch was born on Mar 15, 1807 in Ben Salem Church Pastor Burial Records,^²⁰⁴ died on an unknown date in , , Pennsylvania, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^²⁰⁴

v. Catharine Ruch was born on an unknown date in , , Pennsylvania and died before 1835 in , , Pennsylvania.^²⁰⁴

vi. Elias Ruch was born on an unknown date in , , Pennsylvania and died before 1835 in , , Pennsylvania.^²⁰⁴

vii. Jacob Ruch was born on an unknown date in , , Pennsylvania, died on Dec 1, 1898 in , , Pennsylvania,^²⁰⁴ and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^²⁰⁴

viii. Magdalena Ruch was born on an unknown date in , , Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date in , , Pennsylvania.

53. Maria Unknown ¹⁴⁸ was born about 1770^¹⁴⁸ and died about 1835 in , , Pennsylvania^²⁰⁴ about age 65.

General Notes: Per Bill Frasier:

The Census of 1810 lists "Rugh, widow" with the following family" one female over age 45, one male age 10-16, one male less than age 10, one female age 10-16, and two femailes less than age 10. This record does not agree with the known children of the Ruch family. It is probable that the older sons, George and John were working at other farms as laborers to support the family. That should have left two sons and three daughters at home rather than the one son and three daughters shown above.
George Ruch owned 135 acres of land, which apparently remained in the possession of Margaret until 1835, when she probably died. There are four Orphan's Court proceedings in 1835, which divided the value of the land among the eight children or their decendants. George Jr. Purchased 78 acres from the estate for $548, and John Ruch, his brother, purchased 57 acres in two parcels for $280 (Norhtampton County, PA Orphan's Court Book No 12, pages 228-231, 357-358,391,392) The resulting cash was divided among the heirs or their decendants.

Maria married George Philip Ruch ¹⁴⁸ ^,149 about 1787 in , , Pennsylvania.¹⁴⁸ George was born on Mar 8, 1768 in Upper Milford Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania,^¹⁴⁸ died on Apr 5, 1808 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., PA^¹⁴⁸ at age 40, and was buried on Apr 5, 1808 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^²⁰³

General Notes: Per Ben Salem book
"According to the 1884 Carbon County History Book" Conrad Rehrig and many others may be buried on the Ben Salem Cemetery but no tablets are erected there.

from The History of Lehigh and Carbon Co Penna 1884

Conrad Rehrig was a native of this State, his father having come to this country at a very early date, landing at Germantown, and settling in that part of the State. Conrad served in the Revolution, after which he married and emigrated to north of the Blue Ridge, and settled in Lizard Creek Valley, between Pennsville and the Reuben Stiegerwalt farm. He was one of the founders of the Benn Salem Church, and on the building committee from 1794 to 1797. He lived many years after, died, and was buried in the Benn Salem churchyard. He had eleven children-Martin, Daniel, John, Jacob, Jonas, Michael, Conrad, George, William, and a daughter, Elizabeth, who became the wife of Jacob Stiegerwalt, and settled farther up the valley.

From "Heidelberg Families" at the Lehigh Valley Historical Society

In the Revolutionary War Conrad Rehrid was enrolled in the 7th class, 5th Company, (3rd and 6th Battalions) Northampton County Militia... he saw at least three tours of active duty on the frontier against the Indians - 1st in Captain Roeder's company, May 1780; second again in Captain Roeder's company July 16 1781 and also in Captain Adam Diehl's company July 9, 1781, in the last two instances he was a corporal.

ii. James Abraham Rehrig was born on Sep 29, 1785 and died on an unknown date.

28 iv. Johannes Rehrig (born on Sep 9, 1788 - died on Dec 6, 1875, buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania)

v. Christina Barbara Rehrig was born on Jan 9, 1791 and died on an unknown date.

xi. Wilhelm Rehrig was born on Jun 8, 1806 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

27 xii. Sarah Rehrig (born on Feb 22, 1807 - died on Jul 5, 1847 in East Penn Twp., Carbon Co., Pennsylvania)

xv. George Rehrig was born on Mar 18, 1818 in Pennsylvania, USA,^²⁰⁷ died on Jun 27, 1863 in Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, Ashfield East Penn Twp.^²⁰⁷ at age 45, and was buried on Jun 27, 1863 in Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, Ashfield East Penn Twp..^²⁰⁷

General Notes: More work is needed to document Christina's parents.

I originally showed her as the daughter of Joh Georg Harter and his wife Eva, but now we feel that she was not. I corresponed via email with Bob Harter about that relationship,

From Bob Harter in NH

Sorry, but no. Christina, daughter of Joh. Georg and Eva Harter, married
Adam Kruger about 1773. They had at least three children, Christian, Peter,
and Anna Maria per the Frederick County, MD records. I have no firm
confirmation of the marriage, but there are many instances of Adam Kruger
being associated with the Harter family in Maryland. Adam and Christina did
not move to Virginia with the rest of the family when they moved south of
Roanoke about 1790.

There is another Christina Harter, born 1758 in Northampton County, PA, who
married a Conrad Roehrig. This was a different woman, probably the daughter
of Johannes Harter, son of Andraes and Anna Catherina Harter, who is known
to have raised his family in Northampton County. (Johannes' will, however,
indicates that his daughter, Christina, was married to John Hems as of
1798.) Others have mixed up the two Christinas.

There has been a lot of confusion between the families of Johannes Harter
and Joh. Georg Harter, largely based on the incorrect assumption that
Johannes and Johann were interchangeably used names in the 1700s. They were
not, and there is now plenty of evidence that the two are not the same
person and are probably not even related.

56. Conrad Rehrig,⁶⁶ ^,101 son of Simon Rehrig ⁶⁶ and Living, was born on Feb 23, 1757 in , Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^{⁶⁶^,103} and died on Aug 18, 1834^²⁰⁶ at age 77.
(Duplicate. See Below)

General Notes: Per History of Carbon Co
Carl immigrated at the age of seven and remained as as indentured servant until he was 21 years old.
In 1794, Carl and Andrew Steigerwalt bought farm property from Josiah and Hannah Thomas, and in 1797, Andrew sold his share to his brother Carl. In 1814, Carl built a stone barn measuring 40 feet by 60 feet.

Carl's children were: John, Magdalene (Imarried Frederick Schneider), Frederick (married Maria Hettler), Susanna (married John Rehrig, son of Conrad Rehrig), Joacob (married Elizabeth Rehrig, only daughter of Conrad Rehrig)(, Elizabeth (married John Miller), and Henry

From The Descendants of Johann Steigerwalt

Carl came to America at the age of seven with his parents. In January, 1768 he became an "indentured" servant of Peter Dungal of neighboring Greenwich Township, Berks County. It is said that he became "bound" for expenses his father had incurred to bring the family across the ocean to America. The agreement was to end after twelve years and four months or in May, 1780 when Carl Otto would be twenty years old. Upon release, Mr. Dungal was obligated to give Carl Otto a suit of homespun cloth, a pair of shoes and stockings. The following year, Carl Otto enlisted in the Revolutionary forces against the English crown. He was a private in Captain Daniel Will's Company of Berks County militia from May 28, 1781 to July 31, 1781.
Carl, in partnership with his brother Andrew bought a parcel of land from Josiah Thomas and his wife Hannah, on April 6, 1794. This tract was in East Penn Township, then Northampton County (presently Carbon County), which was on the north side of the Blue Mountain and northeast of Albany Twp., on and below the southern slopes of the mountain. This land is along the Lizard Creek, and there is a story of the Steigerwalt men sleeping in the desolate woods while building a house. On December 1, 1797, Andrew sold his share to Carl. From 1794 to 1797, Carl Otto was on the building committee of the Ben Salem Union Church. The original church, a log building, was erected during this time.
About 1785 Carl married Gertraudt. Presumably she was from Albany Township and her parents are unknown. While living in Greenwich Township, Carl Otto and Gertraudt attended the New Bethel Church of that township. Carl's children: John settled in Albany Township, Berks County, and was a weaver by trade. Magdalene was married to Frederick Schneider of Lynn Township, and died before 1828. Frederick stayed on the homestead and married Maria Hettler, one of the neighbor's daughters. Susannah was married to John Rehrig, son of Conrad D., one of the neighbors. Jacob was married to Elizabeth Rehrig. Elizabeth Steigerwalt was married to Isaac Miller. Henry, the youngest of the children was married and moved to Ohio after 1828.
Gertraudt outlived her husband by thirty years. In the year 1819, Carl Otto had built a stone barn, 40 x 60 feet, with 18 feet from basement to eaves. A few years later he died and Frederick, one of his sons, bought a part of the tract from the heirs. There were two indentures calling for the same number of acres. One was dated 1824 calling for 77 acres, 67 perches, consideration $1040. The second dated 1828 calling for 77 acres, 67 perches, consideration $617. On August 10, 1838, he bought a tract of land lying along the east side of his farm containing 135 acres for the sum of $628 from George Freyman. In 1847 he bought another strip, on the west side of his farm, containing 23 acres, from Jonas Andreas for $23.

Carl married Gertraudt Alspach about 1785. Gertraudt was born in 1763. She died in Apr 1852.

Carl married Gertraut Alspach ⁶⁶ ^,153 about 1785.⁶¹ Gertraut was born about 1763 in Floersback, Hesse, Hanau, Germany^¹⁵³ and died about 1850 in Schuylkill (County?) Pennsylvania^¹⁵³ about age 87.

i. John Steigerwalt was born on May 7, 1787 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania,^¹⁰³ died on Feb 27, 1879 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁰³ at age 91, and was buried on Feb 27, 1879 in New Bethel ('Corner') Church Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania.^¹⁰³

ii. Magdalene Steigerwalt was born about 1789^¹⁰³ and died on an unknown date.

29 iii. Susannah Steigerwalt (born on Feb 1, 1790 in , , Pennsylvania - died on Jul 7, 1876, buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania)

iv. Jacob Steigerwalt was born on Aug 11, 1791 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania,^¹⁰³ died in Jan 1860^¹⁰³ at age 68, and was buried in Jan 1860 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^¹⁰³

v. Amos Steigerwalt was born about 1797^¹⁰³ and died on an unknown date.

vi. Frederick Steigerwalt was born on Aug 1, 1798 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania,^¹⁰³ died on Sep 25, 1867 in East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁰³ at age 69, and was buried on Sep 28, 1867 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^¹⁰³

vii. Elizabeth Steigerwalt was born on Jul 5, 1800^¹⁰³ and died on an unknown date.

viii. Henry Steigerwalt was born on Jul 31, 1802^¹⁰³ and died on Apr 30, 1881^¹⁰³ at age 78.

59. Gertraut Alspach ⁶⁶ ^,153 was born about 1763 in Floersback, Hesse, Hanau, Germany^¹⁵³ and died about 1850 in Schuylkill (County?) Pennsylvania^¹⁵³ about age 87.

General Notes: Carl married Gertraudt Alspach about 1785. Gertraudt was born in 1763. She died in Apr 1852.

On May 4, 1852, the goods of Gertraudt's estate were sold. Son Frederich bought a hefer, stove and pipes, needles and scarfs. Grandson Charles, bought bedding and linens. Another grandson, Gideon Nothstein, also bought linens, baskets, tubs, etc. Other relatives and friends bought cloth, books, iron kettles and pots, a two-hour clock, kitchen items and dishes, and a cow. Presumably, Gertraudt is buried with her husband, but there is no gravestone.

Gertraut married Carl Otto Steigerwalt ⁶⁶ ^,101 ^,152 about 1785.⁶¹ Carl was born on May 6, 1760 in Floersback, Hesse, Hanau, Germany,^{¹⁵²^,153} died about 1822 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁵² about age 62, and was buried in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania.^¹⁵²

Seventh Generation

64. Johann Martin Schleicher ³¹ ^,103 was born on Nov 9, 1682 in Breitungen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany^³¹ and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Birthplace was originally called Frauenbreitungen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany

• Alt. Birth: alternate location, Nov 9, 1682, Meiningen, Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thueringen, Germany. ¹⁵⁴

Johann married Elisabeth Fuss ³¹ ^,103 ^,154 about 1712 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany. Elisabeth was born about 1691 in Breitungen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany^³¹ and died on an unknown date.

i. Johann Konrad Schleicher was born on Apr 22, 1718^³¹ and died on an unknown date.

32 ii. Johann George Schleicher (born about 1720 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany - died on an unknown date)

65. Elisabeth Fuss ³¹ ^,103 ^,154 was born about 1691 in Breitungen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany^³¹ and died on an unknown date.

• Alt. Birth: alternate location, 1691, Meiningen, Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thueringen, Germany.

Elisabeth married Johann Martin Schleicher ³¹ ^,103 about 1712 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany. Johann was born on Nov 9, 1682 in Breitungen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany^³¹ and died on an unknown date.

66. Johann Knauf ¹⁰³ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Johann married Catharina Otto.¹⁰³ Catharina was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

33 i. Eva Margarethe Knauf (born on Jun 10, 1731 in Wernhausen, Sachs-Meiningen, Thuringen, Germany - died on an unknown date)

67. Catharina Otto ¹⁰³ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Catharina married Johann Knauf.¹⁰³ Johann was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

72. Johan Georg Kistler,⁷⁶ son of Hans Rudolf Kistler ¹⁵⁷ and Rosina Elizabeth Aebischer,¹⁵⁷ was born about 1721 in Aaberg, Kanton Bern, Switzerland, died about 1792 in Kutztown, Maxatawny Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania about age 71, and was buried in Kutztown, Maxatawny Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Oct 5 1737 immigrant on Townsshend ship.

Johan's father may have been Hans Rudolph

The Kistler family is depicted in a stained glass window of the quild hall in Aarberg Switzerland

FROM HISTORY of LEHIGH COUNTY PENNNSYLVANIA
-ROBERTS, STOUDT, KRICK & DIETRICH
1914
On the records of the Jerusalem church, known in the 18th century as the allemangel church located near the line of Berks and Lehigh counties, there recorded hundreds of baptisms of KISTLER children, while in the cemetary under the shadow of the the church there are many graves marked with the same name. Near the center of the oldest part of the cemetary lies a slate stone , replaced now with a marble slab, bearing the inscription "I.G.K. 1767"
This is the stone which marked the burial place of the proginator of the American KISTLERS, who was legally known as Johannes, but was called Joerg or George by Pastor Schmacher in his record, and hanjoerg or john george, by his neighbors.
Johnnes KISTLER was a native of Palatinate in Germany. On Oct. 5 1737, he came in the ship "Townshead" from Amsterdam to Philadelphia, and soon after to Falkner Swamp
, or Goshenhoppen, in what is now Montgomery Co, Pa. It is supposed he was accompied by wife Anna Dorothea, and his oldest children. In 1747 he took out a warrent for land and moved to Albany township, Berks Co, then wild and barren, where made his perment residence. The vicibity was named "Allemangel" or "All Want". JOHANNES KISTLER was taxed in Albany in 1756, and was naturalized in 1761, on September 10th when he and his neighbor appeared before the Supreme Court in Philadelphia, there received the papers that made them citizens of Pennsylvania. He was a Luthern and served as an elder of the Allemangel

From James Kistler Research, 4604 W 37th St,Suix Falls, SD

The origin of "HanJorg" or Johannes "George" Kistler is not known. Numerous theories exist as to who he could have been or where he came from.
It is possible that he was the son of a 1708 immigrant that landed in New York and migrated to Pennsylvania. Three of these Kistler families were noted in the original Jerusalem church records found by John Levan Kistler (Arthur Klingaman's Uncle) in 1945 at Stony Run. These records were published by the National Genealogical Society in Washington in 1959. Useing the birth dates of his children we can estimate his birth at about 1720. Another very possible origin of HanJorg is the 1740 immigrant "Maria Margretha Kistler & son > Destination America > 1740" /ref. (Filby & Meyer "Passenger & Immigration Lists") ( Estimated birth date of the minor son - between 1720-1723 )

Collective Notes:
The first Kistlers in the Allemengel area (Albany and Lynn townships) belonged to the Jerusalem Lutheran Church which is located in Albany township, Berks County, but almost on the Lehigh County line. Locally it is called the "Red Church" to distinguish it from Friedens Church in the same area, which is called the "White Church". The "White Church" is located in the village of Stony Run and was completed in 1771. The land warrant for the property on which the Red Church stands was bought for the congregation by Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, thru his father-in-law Conrad Weiser. When the congregation split and Pastor Schumacher went to the White Church, most of Johannes's family followed. HanJorg stayed with the Red Church.
The first public record of the name Kistler in the Allemengel area is in a petition to the September court in the year 1745, at Philadelphia, signed by a number of residents of Maxatawny and Allemengel, asking for a public road "from Abraham Levan's mill to Upper Hanover". Among the signers of this petition are both Johannes Küstler and Jurg Küstler. Abraham Levan's mill apparently refers to what was later the well known Levan's mill at Eagle Point near Kutztown and Upper Hanover which is the official name for part of Goshenhoppen. A Xerox copy of this original petition is in the Schwenkfelder Library at Pennsburg.

Documentation by Carolyn Buttolph:

AGeorge
At the Jerusalem Church in Stony Run, Berks county, Pennsylvania, near the center of the oldest part of the cemetery, is a large marble slab which rests where (it is said) once lay a simple slate stone marked "I.G.K. 1767".
The marble memorial, dating from about 1914, is inscribed:

HERE RESTS THE REMAINS OF
JOHN GEORGE KISTLER
AND HIS WIFE
ANNA DOROTHEA
WHO WERE BORN IN THE
PALATINATE, GERMANY
CAME IN THE SHIP TOWNSHEAD
FROM
AMSTERDAM TO PHILADELPHIA
OCT 5, 1737
LIVED FOR 10 YEARS AT
FALKNER SWAMP OR GOSHENHOPPEN
MONTGOMERY CO, Pennsylvania
RECEIVED A WARRANT FOR LAND
IN ALBANY TP. BERKS CO.
WHITHER THEY MOVED IN 1747
JOHN GEORGE KISTLER
DIED IN 1767 AND HIS WIFE
ANNA DOROTHEA
DIED ABOUT 1778
THEY LEFT 6 SONS AND 3 DAU.
FROM WHOM DESCENDED
THE LARGE KISTLER RELATIONSHIP
OF AMERICA

Apparently, the inscription on the marble memorial is attributable largely to the efforts of Samuel J. Kistler (1819-1890) and his son, Samuel (1865-1934). The elder Samuel for many years was justice of the peace in
Heidelberg township, Lehigh county, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Pennsylvania legislature before the Civil War, and later he served as associate judge of Lehigh county. His son, Samuel, was a member of the Lehigh county bar and succeeded his father as justice of the peace.
The elder Samuel had compiled a Kistler family history which his son continued and which served as the basis for the account printed in the Anniversary History of Lehigh County published in 1914 - about the time the marble memorial was erected. Unfortunately, this tribute is incorrect.

In large measure, the family history compiled by Samuel J. Kistler and his son was based upon oral testimony of family descendants. Although the information is correct in many instances, it is less reliable for the earliest periods of the Kistler family in this country. The inscription on the marble memorial, for example, is erroneous in a number of respects:
1. The Kistler family may have originated in Aarberg, Switzerland, rather than the Palatinate, Germany. Along with a number of other local families, the Kistler family is depicted in a stained glass window of the guild hall in Aarberg.
2. Johannes Kistler is recorded as having arrived in Philadelphia from Amsterdam in October 1737 on board the ship Townshend (not Townshead or Townsend, as so often reported). However, Johannes Kistler did not sign his own name - some other person signed for him. Johannes simply made his "mark".
It is unlikely that this "Johannes Kistler" is the person later known in the area of Berks and Lehigh counties as HanJorg/John Kistler/John George Kistler/George Kistler.
3. George Kistler, not "John George" Kistler, was the man known to Rev. Muhlenberg, the initial spiritual leader of the Lutheran church in the area of Berks and Lehigh counties, Pennsylvania.
In 1747, after the start of what would later become the Jerusalem Church, Rev. Muhlenberg visited the area. While there, he preached and baptized several children. Among the first children baptized was a child (or children) of George Kistler. Muhlenberg also wrote that among the first persons confirmed, in 1756, was George Kistler, the son of George Kistler.
In 1770, Muhlenberg granted the land on which the church stood for the use of the "German Lutheran Congregation of Albany Township". Specifically, he granted the land to Philip Stambach, Jacob Gortner and Valentine Brobst of Albany Township in Berks county; and to Matthias Brobst and George Kistler of Lynn township in Northampton (now Lehigh) county.
4. Rev. Schumacher served the congregation of the Jerusalem Church (then known as the Allemaengel Church) from 1755 to 1767. His records refer repeatedly to George Kistler and his wife, Maria Dorothea (not Anna Dorothea).
5. Baptismal records of the Jerusalem Church refer to George Kistler. As late as 11/1/1778, George Kistler Sr. and Dorothea were sponsors to their grandchild, George Michael Reinhard, son of George M.
Reinhard and Dorothea (nee Kistler). It seems apparent that George Kistler lived well beyond 1767.
6. George and his wife (Maria Dorothea) were parents to more children than the six sons and three daughters described on the memorial, although it is likely that only six sons and three daughters survived to become adults.
7. On March 7, 1747, "George Kisler" applied for 50 acres of land in Philadelphia county (which then included all of present day Berks and Montgomery counties). The land was surveyed in 1753 and amounted to 85+ acres. In a document dated in 1829, this same acreage is identified as being in present day Rockland township, Berks county. There is no record of George Kistler applying for and being granted land in what is now Albany township, Berks county.
8. George Kistler was not the sole progenitor of the Kistler family in America. In addition to George Kistler and his wife Maria Dorothea, there were other families with the same or similar surname. Indeed, in the immediate area, there was another family headed by John Kistler and his wife Anna Barbara. Both George and John were about the same age. They attended the same church. Undoubtedly, they knew one another.
We could speculate that George and John were brothers and that "Johannes Kistler" who came to this country in 1737 might even have been their father. This is only speculation - there is no proof of any relationship.

Clearly, the information recorded on the marble memorial for "John George" Kistler is inaccurate. But what is the truth? Although we may never known, we can assemble the available information and try to make some sense of it.
1. To avoid confusion, I have identified each individual with a unique alpha code (refer to the explanation on page iii of the Introduction. George Kistler (whose wife was Maria Dorothea) is identified as code A.
Other Kistler families are also covered in this document.
John Kistler (whose wife was Anna Barbara) is identified as code B. Jacob Kistler of Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, is identified as code M. Johannes (John) Niclaus Kistler is identified as code N. etc.
2. Johan was used as a common first name. The middle name was frequently used as the name by which the person was commonly known. The clearest example of this is John George Kistler (see narrative under code BA). His father's will refers to him by his full name. But the name commonly used was his middle name, George. Thus, Johan Kistler/Johan George Kistler/George Kistler might be the same person.
(If the name was Johannes, then he was John)
3. It is practically certain that George (A) Kistler was not "Johannes Kistler" who arrived in Philadelphia in October 1737. That individual could not sign his name. Just a few years later, however, in 1745, both "Jeorge" Kistler and "Johannes" Kistler signed a petition (with about twenty other people) for the "opening of a road from Abram Levant's mill in or near Maxatawny (through and over certain hills about eight or ten miles distant from upper Hanover township) by Peter Sills near the great road leading toward Philadelphia".
4. The religious history of the Allemaengel area of Berks county is significant. About 1747 there was a crisis among the German Lutheran settlers of the Allemaengel area. The records of Rev. Henry Melchior Muhlenberg of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church provide first hand knowledge of the situation.
In 1735 and 1745, a number of his church members from New Hanover (now in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania) had moved to the territory which includes present-day Albany and Greenwich townships in Berks county. It is commonly believed that this area of northeast Berks county was known as "Allemaengel" (all wants) because the soil lacked fertility; others believe it was so known because of the terrible Indian raids on the settlements.
On a number of occasions, Muhlenberg's former members had written to him for assistance. They were concerned that many in the area no longer had regard for churches and schools; others had left the Lutheran church and had connected themselves with the Moravians from Bethlehem. Many of the German people who lived there were poor and destitute and, according to Muhlenberg, needed both spiritual and physical support.
In 1746, Muhlenberg (through his father-in-law, Conrad Weiser) set aside a small tract of land (50 acres) as property for a church/school. This land is located in present-day Albany township, Berks county, near the village of Stony Run, just a short distance from the boundary with Lehigh county.
The congregation in the area then began to erect a log church. Disputes about the use of the building arose with the Moravians, but the Lutheran congregation prevailed. They erected a church which was first known as the Allemaengel Church, then the New Jerusalem Church, then the Jerusalem Church, or the Red Church. [As already noted, years later, in 1770, Muhlenberg granted the land on which the church stood for the use of the "German Lutheran Congregation of Albany Township". Among those to whom the land was granted was George Kistler of Lynn township in Northampton (now Lehigh) county.]
When the building of the first church began, in 1747, Muhlenberg visited the area. About this time also, Muhlenberg may have encouraged settlers from other regions to move to the Allemaengel area to strengthen the congregation there.
While visiting the congregation in 1747, Muhlenberg baptized several children. Muhlenberg wrote that among the first children baptized was a child (or children) of George Kistler -- but exactly when this occurred is not clear. Muhlenberg may have visited later and baptized children at that time, or he may be referring to baptisms performed by some other pastor.
Rev. Daniel Schumacher served as the pastor of the church from 1755 to 1769. He kept records of baptisms and confirmations from about 1754 to 1774.
In the 1760's a dispute arose between Rev. Schumacher and some members of the Allemaengel congregation. Thus, in 1769, Rev. Schumacher withdrew from this church and, with a number of those who supported him, began another church in 1770-1771, just a short distance away. This new church was also Lutheran. It was known variously as the New Allemaengel Church, the Bethel Church, the Friedens Church, or the White Church. Kistlers are associated with both the Jerusalem/Red Church and with the Friedens/White Church.
5. Elaine D. Schwar, a member of the Berks County Genealogical Society, notes that Maria Barbara (AG), daughter of George (A) Kistler, was confirmed by Schumacher in 1756. She estimates that Barbara (AG) was born about 1742. Also in 1756, George (AB) was confirmed. Other sources give his birth as 10/14/1744.
6. In 1765 Schumacher records the confirmation of Michael (AD), son of George (A) Kistler. Michael was probably born about 1750.
In 1767 Schumacher also records the confirmation of Jacob (AE) and Samuel (AF), both sons of George (A). It is known that Jacob was born in 1751 and Samuel in 1754. In 1767 as well, Schumacher records the
confirmation of John (AL); he was probably born about 1752.
7. In 1759, George "Kosler" appeared on the tax rolls of Greenwich township, Berks county; this may be George (A) Kistler. Writing in his "History of Berks County, Pennsylvania" (1886), Morton Montgomery
refers to the "well-known mill of Kistler" located on Mill Creek in Greenwich township.
Also in 1759, John (B) Kistler appeared on the tax rolls of Albany township, Berks county.
8. In April 1762, George (A) "Kishtler" of Berks county took the oath of naturalization. Some months earlier, in September of 1761, John (B) Kistler of Berks county had taken the oath.
9. About 1765, George (A) Kistler had moved to Lynn township, Northampton (now Lehigh) county, Pennsylvania. John (B) Kistler remained in Albany township, Berks county, Pennsylvania. This is evident from various land warrants:
On 10/30/1765, George (A) Kistler made application for 70 acres of land in Northampton (now Lehigh) county, Lynn township (warrant #1156). The survey in 1766 showed 20+ acres. The land adjoined his other land and land of Burkhart Moser and Christian Christ (Grist).
Also on 10/30/1765, George (A) Kistler made application for 40 acres of land in Northampton (now Lehigh) county, Lynn township (warrant #1157). The survey in 1765 showed 21+ acres. The land adjoined his other land and land of Michael Probst and Valentine Probst.
Also on 10/30/1765, John (B) Kistler made application for 40 acres of land in Berks county, Albany township (warrant #1160). The survey in 1765 showed 41+ acres. The land adjoined his other land and land of Michael Probst, John Carel, and Arnold Billig.
On 5/21/1766, John (B) Kistler made application for 50 acres of land in Northampton (now Lehigh) county, Lynn township (warrant 1507). The survey in 1819 showed 42+ acres. The land adjoined the land of William Stump, Peter Lutz and vacant land.
10. The 1767 and 1768 tax lists for Albany township, Berks county show John (B) Kistler. There is no entry for George (A) in Albany township - or in Greenwich or Maxatawny township - perhaps this signaled his move to Lynn township, Northampton (now Lehigh) county.

The available information can be constructed in several different ways. Although it is speculation, I believe that George (A) and John (B) were brothers.
Using the birth dates of their children as a guide, I believe that George (A) was born about 1722 and that John (B) was born about 1724.
By 1745, George and John had settled in the Maxatawny area of Berks county where they signed a petition for construction of a road.
By 1747, George (A) applied for land which we can now locate as being in present day Rockland township, Berks county.
By 1752, John (B) and Peter (C) had settled in present day Albany township, Berks Co. where they both appeared on the 1752 list of taxables.In 1759, George (A) appeared on the tax list in Greenwich township, Berks county. In the early 1760s, both George (A) and John (B) were still located in Berks county when they took the oath of naturalization. By 1765, George (A) had relocated to Lynn township, Northampton (now Lehigh) county. John (B) remained in Albany township, Berks county, but also had land interest in Lynn township. George (A) and his wife, Maria Dorothea, had a number of children:
The listed children are as complete as possible, but there is no agreement that this list is correct. The most serious difference concerns John (AL). Most other family historians either omit him from similar lists or include him but then confuse him with John (B) or his son, John (BE).
There are a few minor differences with some family historians. One source, Mary Bell Lontz, writing in Our German, Pilgrim and Quaker Ancestors, shows Susanna Kistler, daughter of George and Dorothea, born
about 1742. I have not been able to verify this, and I have not included Susanna in the above listing.
Yet another source, the Rev. C.E. Kistler (whose papers are available at the Historical Society of Berks County), shows Mary Magdalena, daughter of "John", born 1/14/1744 at Tulpehochen, in western Berks Co. Mary Magdalena, however, is the child of Johannes Niclaus (N).

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Descendants of Johannes Georg "Hans Joerg" Kistler

1 Johannes Georg "Hans Joerg" KISTLER b: 1718 in Aarberg, Kanton Bern, Switzerland d: Abt. 1792 in Kutztown, Maxatawny Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
. +Anna Maria Dorothea LEVAN b: Bet. 1718 - 1720 in Alsace, France d: Nov 1778 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania m: Bet. 1737 - 1741 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
..... 2 John KISTLER b: Bef. 1740 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: 1773 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
..... 2 Susanna KISTLER b: Abt. 1742 in Kistler Valley, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania
..... 2 Johan Georg KISTLER b: Oct 14, 1744 in Kistler Valley, Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania d: Jul 22, 1807 in Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
......... +Anna Christina DIETRICH b: Apr 25, 1751 in Germany d: 1796 in Packer Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania m: 1765 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
..... 2 Philip Jacob KISTLER b: Oct 19, 1745 in Goshenhoppen, Montgomery Co, Pennsylvania d: Aug 28, 1809 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania
......... +Christina KISTLER* m: Bef. 1779
..... *2nd Wf of Philip Jacob KISTLER:
......... +Elizabeth Barbara STEIGER b: Jun 14, 1758 d: Feb 11, 1811 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania m: 1779 in Pennsylvania
..... 2 Anna Maria Barbara KISTLER b: 1746 in Kistler Valley, Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania d: 1816
......... +Philip Jacob PROBST b: 1744 in Weissenberg Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: 1778 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania m: Bef. 1762
..... *2nd Hsbnd of Anna Maria Barbara KISTLER:
......... +Michael MOSSER b: 1753 in Lowhill Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: Jun 01, 1818 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania m: Abt. 1780
..... 2 Michael KISTLER b: 1748 in Kistler Valley, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: Oct 26, 1792 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania
......... +Eva Maria DRIESY b: 1750 d: Abt. 1771 m: Abt. 1768
..... *2nd Wf of Michael KISTLER:
......... +Maria Barbara HAAHL b: 1753 d: Abt. 1781 m: 1772 in Lowhill Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania
..... *3rd Wf of Michael KISTLER:
......... +Magdalena MANTZ b: Oct 17, 1761 d: Jan 20, 1833 m: Abt. 1781
..... 2 Johannes KISTLER b: Abt. 1750 in Kistler Valley, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: Jun 12, 1819 in New Tripoli, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania
......... +Eva Maria WEIDERSTEIN b: Apr 08, 1750 in Germany d: Aft. 1805 m: Abt. 1775 in Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania
..... 2 Jacob Michael KISTLER, Sr. b: Feb 12, 1751 in Kistler Valley, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: Oct 26, 1811 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania Burial: Jerusalem "Red" Ch Cmty, Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
......... +Christina HAGENBUCH b: Sep 02, 1759 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania d: May 10, 1823 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania m: 1777 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania Burial: Jerusalem "Red" Ch Cmty, Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
..... 2 Maria Elisabeth KISTLER b: 1753 in Kistler Valley, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: Apr 23, 1822
......... +Johann Heinrich KELLER b: Dec 12, 1755 in Hamburg, Berks Co, Pennsylvania m: Abt. 1775 in Hamburg, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
..... 2 Samuel J. KISTLER, Sr. b: Sep 20, 1754 in Kistler Valley, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: Apr 24, 1822 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania Burial: Jerusalem "Red' Union Ch,Stony Run, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
......... +Maria Elizabetha LADICH b: Nov 22, 1761 d: 1785 m: Sep 22, 1778 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania
..... *2nd Wf of Samuel J. KISTLER, Sr.:
......... +Maria Catharina Barbara PROBST b: Dec 16, 1767 in Lynntown, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: Mar 26, 1845 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania m: Sep 22, 1788 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania Burial: Jerusalem "Red" Union Ch, Stony Run, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
..... 2 Maria Dorothea KISTLER b: Mar 09, 1756 in Kistler Valley, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: Feb 09, 1818 in Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
......... +George Michael REINHARDT b: Jul 06, 1754 d: Nov 25, 1808 m: 1778 in Pennsylvania
..... 2 Johann Heinrich KISTLER b: Dec 24, 1758 in Kistler Valley, Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania d: Abt. 1853 in Adams Twp, Seneca Co, OH

From "The History of Lehigh and Carbon Co Penna 1884 pg 285

George Kistler, was among a number of Palatinates or Swiss who, during the interval between 1735 and 1745, removed from Falkner Swamp and Goschenhoppen (now Montgomery County) to Lynn township, and settled in the vicinity of what is now called Jerusalem Church, and was formerly Allemangel Church. He had six sons and three daughters, - George, Jacob, John, Samuel, Philip, Michael, Barbara, Dorotea, and Elizabeth.

From Scott Grussing <grussing@hotmail.com>

The Kistler family was Swiss. The name means chest maker. The Kistlers of Canton Bern, from which we Americans are most likely descendants, trace their line of ancestry back to 1357.

The Kistlers were faithful Catholics up to the time of the Reformation, when those in Canton Bern became Protestants (Lutheran).

Johannes (John) George Kistler, the great, great grandfather of Margaret Elliott Kistler (Grandmother of James Matthews Clements), came to Philadelphia from the Palatinate of Canton Bern (a former division of Bavaria) on the S. S. Townsend on October 5, 1737. He was a farmer and an Elder in his church (the Jerusalem Lutheran and Reformed Church of Berks County, PA) and, with other Kistlers, was involved in the establishment of Muhlenberg College. Five of his six sons enlisted in the Army of the Revolutionary Forces. The youngest son of Johannes Kistler, Samuel, had 15 children (2 wives) who, almost without exception, became heads of large families. A list of the descendants of Samuel would fill an entire book! For example, Samuel, Jr., had 23 children (2 wives). In about 1910, the town of Lynn, PA, published a "Role of Honor" which included 41 physicians and 15 preachers, all named Kistler!

The Kistlers have always served their country; five of Johannes' six sons (including "our" Samuel) served in the Revolutionary War; many served in the war of 1812, the Civil War, and World Wars I and II.

(Family history by Jack Hoey)

From : http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:af2176&id=I0477

# Name: John George KISTLER
# Sex: M
# Birth: ABT. 1719 in Aarberg, Bern, Switzerland
# Death: AFT. Nov 1778 in Albany Twp, Berks, PA
# Note:

Emigrated from Amsterdam to Philadelphia on the ship Townshen on 5
October 1737.
Naturalized in Philadelphia on 24 September 1761.
Farmer

# Note: Living in Nov, 1778
# Note: Buried in Jeruselem Church cemetery, Kempton, PA

Land warrent 7 Mar 1747 - acres 50
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Land Warrants, 1733-1987 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: Index of Early Pennsylvania Land Warrants, 1733'961987, from the Pennsylvania State Archives. Stevens, Pennsylvania: Ken McCrea, 2010

• Immigration: Oct 5, 1737, Ship Townshen (Townshend?) From Switzerland. ¹⁵⁷

• Burial Alternat: 1767, Jerusalem Church Cemetery, Near Kempton, Penna. ¹⁰³

Johan married Anna Maria Dorothea Levan ⁷⁶ ^,157 about 1741. Anna was born about 1722, died about 1779 in Albany Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania about age 57, and was buried in 1779 in Jerusalem Church Cemetery, Near Kempton, Penna.^¹⁰³

ii. George Kistler was born about 1744 in Berks Co., Pennsylvania and died on Aug 14, 1807 in Greenwich Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania about age 63.

iii. Philip Kistler was born on Oct 19, 1745 in Albany Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, died on Aug 28, 1809 in Kistler Valley, , Pennsylvania^²¹³ at age 63, and was buried in Kistler Valley, , Pennsylvania.^²¹³

iv. Michael Kistler was born about 1748 and died on Oct 26, 1792 in Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania about age 44.

vi. Jacob Michael Kistler was born on Feb 12, 1751 in Albany Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania and died on Oct 26, 1811 in Berks Co., Pennsylvania at age 60.

vii. Elizabeth Kistler was born about 1753 and died on Apr 24, 1822 about age 69.

36 viii. Samuel Kistler (born on Sep 20, 1754 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania - died on Apr 24, 1822 in Jerusalem Union "Red" Church (Stony Run, Albany Twp, Berks Co., Pennsylvania))

ix. Maria Dorothea Kistler was born on Mar 14, 1756 and died on Feb 19, 1818 at age 61.

x. Johann Henrich Kistler was born on Dec 24, 1758 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania and died about 1835 in Adams Twp Seneca Co. OH about age 77.

Anna married Johan Georg Kistler ⁷⁶ about 1741. Johan was born about 1721 in Aaberg, Kanton Bern, Switzerland, died about 1792 in Kutztown, Maxatawny Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania about age 71, and was buried in Kutztown, Maxatawny Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania.

74. Jacob Ladich ⁷⁶ was born between 1720 and 1720 and died about 1797.^¹⁶⁰

General Notes: According to Jim Kistler at Kistler Genealogy Jacob's wife was named Dorothy (Unknown last name)

According to the Berger Girls at bergergirls.com in "Strausstown Roots" Jacob's wife was Maria Elizabeth Karr

Jacob married Maria Elizabeth Karr.¹⁶⁹.^,170 Maria was born on Jun 12, 1719 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany^¹⁷⁰ and died on Sep 8, 1745 in Stouchsburg, Marion Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁷⁰ at age 26.

37 i. Maria Elizabeth Ladich (born on Nov 22, 1761 in Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania - died about 1787)

ii. Anna Maria Ladich was born on an unknown date and died before 1798.^¹⁶⁰

General Notes: Berks Co wasn't founded until 1752, I need to find out what county they were in when she died in 1745

Maria next married Johann Keller ¹⁷¹ ^,215 on Sep 8, 1745 in Stouchsburg, Marion Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA. Johann was born in 1715^{¹⁷¹^,215} and died on Aug 1, 1757 in Greenwhich Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^{¹⁷¹^,215} at age 42.

i. Heinrich Keller was born on Jun 12, 1752 in Greenwhich Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania,^{¹⁷¹^,215} was christened on Dec 12, 1755 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania,^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date.^¹⁷¹

76. Christian Miller ¹⁷² ^,173 was born on Jun 25, 1706 in Bern Canton, Switzerland,^{²¹⁶^,217^,218} died about 1785 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^¹²⁶ about age 79, and was buried in Miller Graveyard Lynn Twp (One Mile East Of Lynnville).^¹²⁶

General Notes: Christian Miller Sr., probably with his wife, Elizabetha, came to American from Switzerland, arriving in Philadelphia, November 9, 1738 on the "Charming Nancy" which sailed from Rotterdam and stopped at Cowes on the Isle of Wight. (This quote is from a book published in 1956 entitled "The Line of Christian Miller"
email from Emily Miller

Per the History of Lehigh County
The ancestor of the MIller family, originating in the northwestern part of Lehigh county, was Christian Miller, Sr. who was born in Switzerland, and emigrated to Pennsylvania, settling first in Longswamp Twp, Berks Co. He then located in Lynn Twp. but was driven back, durning the French and Indian War by the savage Indians, to Berks Co. Later, however he again returned to Lynn Twp. and settle upon his land which he had taken up0 by warrant, in 1749, 1750, and 1767, in all 208 acres and later he added other tracts, and had two sons; Andrew and Christian.

Per the History of Lehigh County - Vol 1 Lynn Twp pg 837

One mile east of Lynnville, on the Miller homestead, there is a private burial place, long known as the "Miller graveyard". It is located at the corner of two public roads, Bausch Rd and Ross Valley Rd in New Tripoli PA, in dimensions 50x50 feet with a stone wall in fairly good condition along the two sides adjoining the public roads ,the other two sides being enclosed by a fence. One Christian Miller had settled here at a very early period. He and his wife, some children and grandchildren and descendants of the fourth generation, wer buried here. Among those buried there are the following:

Christian Miller Sr1706-1785
Christian Miller Jr1741-1778
Anna Elizabeth Miller 1757-1830
Andreas Miller1739-1817
Peter Miller, Sr1772-1855
Maria Magd Miller1770-1863
(wife of Peter)
George Miller1798-1865
Mary M. Miller1805-1874
(wife of George)

It is noteworthy of mention that in August 1913, one of the descendants, Mr Reuben Miller Of Millport, Carbon Co. with the encouragement and assistance of other descendants, improved this private burial place at great expense by putting around it a concrete wall, by securly fastening the upright tombstones in cement beds and by covering it entire surface with concrete so as to prevent the growth of weeds, an improvement which has won for him much favorable comment.

Note: My wife Susan and I went to the Miller graveyard in June 2001 and the cement "pad" was indeed keeping down the weeds a few of which had sprung up in the joints in the pad. The previously named stones are still there. the concrete wall is still in good repair and there is a wrought iron gate to enter the graveyard. Photos we took are in the Christian Miller scrapbook.

Jeff Padell

From "Find a grave" http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68781155

Birth: Jun. 25, 1708 Death: Jul. 1, 1785
Christian Miller Sr, probably with his wife Elizabetha, came to America from Switzerland, arriving in Philadelphia, November 9, 1738 on the "Charming Nancy" which had sailed from Rotterdam and stopped at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
With 65 other passengers in the "Charming Nancy" he is recorded as having signed the Oath of allegiance to the King of Britain and the Proprietor of the Province and two other Oaths of Abjuration, all in the presence of Lieutenant Governor George Thomas in Philadelphia Couth House on November 9, 1738.
There is no record of when Christian Miller settled on the Lynn Township property granted him by Thomas and Richard Penn, proprietaries and governors in chief of the Province, by warrant issued March 26, 1734, four years before he set out for America.
That he enjoyed his own lands and prospered there is indicated by the fact that he purchased thirty-one adjoining acres on April 20, 1749 and seventy-two acres on March 23, 1750. On April 7, 1767, after title passes to Christian Jr., another 100 acres was added to expand the property to 359 acres.
It was on the once barren Lynn Township lands, now so fruitful and productive , that Christian Miller and his wife Elizabetha reared four children and established the roots of a family that in each generation has made distinct contributions not only to the cultural, economic and religious life of Lehigh County, but also to the development of the state and nation.
Children: John Jacob Miller born 17 December 1737; Andreas Miller born 1 March 1739; Christian Miller, Jr. born 6 January 1741; Susanna Miller born 6 November 1743.
Lynnville
Lehigh County
Pennsylvania, USA
Created by: Emily Miller <fg.cgi?page=mr&MRid=47462726>
Record added: Apr 22, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 68781155

From: Emily B. Miller [mailto:ebmiller@ptd.net]
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 5:58 PM
To: 'Jeff Padell'
Subject: RE: Christian Miller

Hello Jeff,

Christian Miller, Sr is my husband's fifth great grandfather. He was born 25 June 1706 in Berne Canton, Switzerland and died 1 July 1785 in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. He married Elizabetha Knisely in 1728; b: 1711 in Switzerland; d: 1806 in Lynn Township.

"Christian Miller Sr., probably with his wife, Elizabetha, came to America from Switzerland, arriving in Philadelphia, November 9, 1738 on the "Charming Nancy" which had sailed from Rotterdam and stopped at Cowes on the Isle of Wight." (This quote is from a book published in 1956 entitled "The Line of Christian Miller".

The photo you included in your email was taken in the Miller family cemetery in Lynnville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It lists his age as 79 years, 19 days.

Son, Christian Miller, Jr. and grandson, Peter Miller, Sr are also buried in this family cemetery.

You may also be distantly related to me. Conrad Bloss' granddaughter Maria Barbara married Johan Bittenbender, brother of my 3^th great grandfather.

Emily B. Miller

Christian married Elizabeth Knisely about 1736 in Longswamp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1711 in , , , Switzerland^¹⁷³ and died in 1806 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁷³ at age 95.

38 i. Andrew Miller (born on Mar 1, 1738 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania - died on Jun 1, 1817 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania)

ii. Christian Miller was born on Jan 6, 1741, died about 1778 about age 37, and was buried in Miller Graveyard Lynn Twp (One Mile East Of Lynnville).

77. Elizabeth Knisely was born in 1711 in , , , Switzerland^¹⁷³ and died in 1806 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁷³ at age 95.

General Notes: From: Emily B. Miller [mailto:ebmiller@ptd.net]
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 5:58 PM
To: 'Jeff Padell'
Subject: RE: Christian Miller

Hello Jeff,

Christian Miller, Sr is my husband's fifth great grandfather. He was born 25 June 1706 in Berne Canton, Switzerland and died 1 July 1785 in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. He married Elizabetha Knisely in 1728; b: 1711 in Switzerland; d: 1806 in Lynn Township.

"Christian Miller Sr., probably with his wife, Elizabetha, came to America from Switzerland, arriving in Philadelphia, November 9, 1738 on the "Charming Nancy" which had sailed from Rotterdam and stopped at Cowes on the Isle of Wight." (This quote is from a book published in 1956 entitled "The Line of Christian Miller".

The photo you included in your email was taken in the Miller family cemetery in Lynnville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It lists his age as 79 years, 19 days.

Son, Christian Miller, Jr. and grandson, Peter Miller, Sr are also buried in this family cemetery.

You may also be distantly related to me. Conrad Bloss' granddaughter Maria Barbara married Johan Bittenbender, brother of my 3^th great grandfather.

Emily B. Miller

Elizabeth married Christian Miller ¹⁷² ^,173 about 1736 in Longswamp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA. Christian was born on Jun 25, 1706 in Bern Canton, Switzerland,^{²¹⁷^,218^,219} died about 1785 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^¹²⁶ about age 79, and was buried in Miller Graveyard Lynn Twp (One Mile East Of Lynnville).^¹²⁶

78. Christian Seiberling, son of Han Michael Sauberlich ²²⁰ and Sara Spiegel,²²¹ was born on Jan 30, 1731 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany, died on Dec 29, 1816 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, USA at age 85, and was buried after Dec 29, 1816 in Weisenberg, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: There is some debate on Christian's date of birth.

From Bob Holby on RootsWeb
1778 SERVED IN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AS A PRIVATE IN CAPT. WYAND'S CO., OF NORTHHAMPTON CO. PENSYLVANIA, RANGERS ON THE FRONTIERS.

Buried Weisenberg Church Cemetery
New Tripoli
Lehigh Co PA
Plot: Row 6

• Burial Plot: Weisenberg Church Cemetery, Weisenberg, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Immigration: Ship Molly, Oct 16, 1741, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. ²²²

i. Friederick Seiberling was born on Apr 7, 1760 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, died in 1837 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania at age 77, and was buried in 1837 in Weisenberg, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, USA.

ii. Anna Margaretha Seiberling was born on Apr 1, 1763 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

39 iii. Magdalena Seiberling (born in 1764 in Lynn Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania, USA - died on an unknown date)

v. Susanna Catharina Seiberling was born on May 20, 1770 in Lynnville, , Pennsylvania, was christened on Jun 24, 1770 in Weisenberg, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania, USA, and died in 1852 in Stillford Creek, Augusta Twp, Carroll Co, Ohio at age 82.

vi. Catharina Seiberling was born on Apr 22, 1772 in Lynnville, , Pennsylvania and was christened on Jun 14, 1772 in Weisenberg, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, USA.

vii. Anna Maria Seiberling was born on Nov 6, 1774 in Lynn Twp Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date in Baltimore, , Maryland.

79. Ernestine Louisa Holben ¹⁷⁷ was born in 1728^¹⁷⁷ and died in 1824^¹⁷⁷ at age 96.

General Notes: I am trying to find Ernestine Louisa's parents and siblings

The following is from "The Early History of the Johann Jacob (Holbe) Holben Family" by Eugene F. Holben Dec 2006

Johann Jacob Holbe was born December 25, 1717 in Rodenbergen, Gruendau, Germany (present day Rothenbergen) to Ulrich Holbe and Anna Maria Kessler. The Gruendau area is about 25 miles northeast of Frankfort am Main. Nearby villages are Niedergruendau and Lieblos. He was baptized in the Evangelischekirke auf dem Berg. He was one of eleven (11) children consisting of seven (7) daughters and four (4) sons. His brothers were Johann Conrad, born 1715, Johannes, born 1720 and Silvester, born 1723.
Ulrich Holbe, born June 14, 1676, was the son of Hans Casper Holbe, born about 1636, and Anna Heinrich and the grandson of Hans Holbe, born between 1600 & 1615, and Elisabeth (last name unknown). (For Hans Holbe's tree, click here <http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jmholben>)
All four brothers emigrated to America. Johann Conrad and Silvester arrived in the Port of Philadelphia on October 5, 1737 aboard the ship "Billinder Townsend", Thomas Thompson, Master from Amsterdam, Netherlands via Cowes, England. On Passenger List 48A, they were named Silvester Holvert and Conraet Holber. Another Passenger List 48B lists them as Silvester Holbe and Conrath Holbe. List 48C names them as Balthasar Holben and Conrat Holbe. They were part of the heavy migration of Germans from the Palatinate to eastern Pennsylvania after the area west of South Mountain was purchased from the Indians in 1732 and 1736.
Land records show that Conrad owned a farm in Lower Milford Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania in 1738 and sold it in 1749. Silvester had purchased a 151 acre property in Maiden Creek Township in Philadelphia County in 1740. Silvester then relocated to a 200 acre farm in Lynn Township in 1750 and Conrad purchased land adjacent to him at the same time. This area was a part of Bucks County until 1752 when it became a part of the new Northampton County. Lynn Township is about 12 miles west of Allentown, Pennsylvania and borders on the northwest side of Weisenberg Township. In 1753 both townships became incorporated as a part of Northampton County and then became part of Lehigh County, which was formed in 1812. This area is one of rolling hills and lush farming country very similar to the topography of Gruendau, Germany.
Johann Jacob Holbe followed on September 21, 1742 arriving in Philadelphia aboard the "Francis & Elizabeth", George North, Master, from Rotterdam, Netherlands via Deal, England. His name is recorded on the passenger list as "Johann Jacob Holbein" or what appears to be "Holbein". There is no evidence that he ever used the name "Holbein" again and it is not known whether he signed his own name or it was signed for him. He is variously recorded as "Johann Jacob Holbe", "Johann Jacob Holben" and "Jacob Holben" in church and county documents. Unfortunately, several publications have transcribed the name as "Holbein" with the result that a myth has grown over several years that this family is related to Hans Holbein the Younger, court painter to Henry VIII of England. The preponderance of recently found documents at the Evangelischekirke auf dem Berg strongly supports the name as "Holbe". Johann Jacob was most likely single when he arrived in Philadelphia. The names of women and children were not noted on the passenger lists at this time so it is hard to verify that he was single.
Ernestine Louisa Holben is recorded as the wife of Christian Seiberling, a Private in the Northampton Co. Militia in the Revolution. She was born in 1728 in Baden, Wurrtemberg, Germany. This is an area some distance south of Gruendau. Their first child was born in 1760 in Weisenberg Township, so she must have been in Pennsylvania before that time. There has been no link found between Ernestine Louisa and the four Holbe brothers.
Conrad, Silvester and Johann Jacob settled in the same area in Bucks County, which became known as Holben's Valley. Lehigh County road LR39072 running from Route 100 westerly to Werley's Corner in Holben's Valley of Weisenberg Township was known as Hulwigstal Road and later changed to its current name of Holben's Valley Road.
The first use of the name Holben that I know of is recorded as the birth of Robert Holben on May 8, 1677 in Elsworth, Cambridgeshire, England. We know that Hans Holbein the Younger, a famous German portrait painter resided in England from 1526 until 1528 and then from 1532 until his death from the plague in 1543. He was the court painter to Henry VIII of England from 1536 until his death. In his will, Hans Holbein made a provision as follows: "I bequeythe for kyping of my two Chylder which be at nurse, for every month sewyne shyllynges and sex pence sterlyng". We do not know the sex of these children. If one or more were males, it is possible that the name Holben in England started here. We also know that the English often anglicized German names so that Holbein could have become Holben. The descendants of this line came into Skaneateles, New York area in 1850. Other branches of this line migrated from England directly to Iowa, Michigan and mid-western Canada in the late 1800's. Recent DNA tests of the descendants of the Holbe brothers and of the English Branch show a common ancestor for the brothers but NOT for the English Branch. There is no relationship between the "English" Holben's and the descendants of the Holbe family.
None of the immigrants from Germany to Pennsylvania arrived with the name Holben. Therefore, it appears that the name evolved here in North America. Most of these immigrants were illiterate and signed documents with an "X". Their names had to be transcribed by others onto documents. The scribe wrote what he heard. Furthermore, the German Script that was used for most documents was flowery so that copying names could result in all kinds of spellings.

Ernestine married Christian Seiberling about 1759 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany.¹⁷⁷ Christian was born on Jan 30, 1731 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany, died on Dec 29, 1816 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, USA at age 85, and was buried after Dec 29, 1816 in Weisenberg, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, USA.

Casper married Anna Leitheiser ⁸² about 1730 in Germany.¹⁷⁸ Anna was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

i. Johannes Dietrich was born on an unknown date in Palatinate, Germany and died on an unknown date.

ii. Anna Margarethe Dietrich was born on Jul 1, 1693 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany,^²²⁴ died on Feb 24, 1751 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany^²²⁴ at age 57, and was buried on Feb 26, 1751 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.^²²⁴

iii. Casper Dietrich was born on an unknown date in Palatinate, Germany and died on an unknown date.

42 iv. Adam Dietrich (born on Oct 28, 1740 in Palatinate, Germany - died on Mar 1, 1817 in Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania)

85. Anna Leitheiser ⁸² was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

86. Jacob Steinbruch ⁸² was born about 1721 in , , , Germany^⁸² and died on Nov 28, 1756 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^⁸² about age 35.

General Notes: Per "The Ruch's and the Kistler's"

Jacob died during the French and Indian Wars in 1756. Could it be related to the war, war service, indian raid? or just coincidence?

43 i. Anna Barbara Steinbruch (born on Mar 13, 1741 in , , Pennsylvania - died on Jun 6, 1821 in , , Pennsylvania)

87. Maria Margaretha Unknown ⁸² was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Per The Ruch's and The Kistlers
The histories of Lehigh and Berks Counties do not provide the maiden name of Maria Margaretha, Jacob Steinbruch's wife. Several sources state that she was the daughter of Martin Moser and Margaretha Kunkel, who immigrated at Philadelphia in 1728. These sources also state that Maria Margaretha was born in 1728, which is not realistic in terms of the birth date of Maria Barbara in 1741. Accordingly, if Maria Margaretha was a daughter of Martin Moser, she was born in Germany prior to 1728. It is possible that she did not come to America with her parents, but emigrated at a later date with relatives.

Possible info

Maria Margaretha Moser wife of Jacob Steinbruch

Birth 1728 Goshenhoppen, Philadelphia PA

Marriage 1737 or 1741 ??

Death 1773 Northampton PA

Maria married Jacob Steinbruch.⁸² Jacob was born about 1721 in , , , Germany^⁸² and died on Nov 28, 1756 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^⁸² about age 35.

88. John Leonard Ziegler ⁸⁰ was born about 1691 in Germany^⁴⁵ and died on an unknown date in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania.^⁴⁵

General Notes: Per Agnes Schock
John Leonard came over on Aug 11 1732 on the Samuel.

shows on the ships manifest as

Leonhard Ziegler 21 Johan Leonhardt Ziegler

44 i. Andrew Ziegler (born on Nov 30, 1744 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania - died on Feb 28, 1800 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania)

89. Christina Unknown ⁸⁰ was born in 1692 in Germany^⁴⁵ and died on an unknown date.

90. Daniel Neidig,¹³⁸ ^,142 son of Joerg Adam Neidig ³¹ ^,142 and Living, was born about 1726 in Germany^³¹ and died about 1780 in New Hanover, Phila Co., Pennsylvania^³¹ about age 54.

General Notes: Meriel Gooding from Pheonix has the following found information on Ancestry.com NOTE this is unsubstantiated info. (8/26/2001)

Anna Margaretha as the wife of Daniel Neidig.

91. Christina Unknown ¹³⁸ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Christina married Daniel Neidig.¹³⁸.^,142 Daniel was born about 1726 in Germany^³¹ and died about 1780 in New Hanover, Phila Co., Pennsylvania^³¹ about age 54.

General Notes: Per Dennis Lee Haas another possible father of Anna Barbara

214. Philip Altendorfer265. He married 215. Anna Maria ?.

215. Anna Maria ?265.

More About Philip Altendorfer:
Fact 1: 1790 Census listed Philip Altenderfer as 1-1-4 (1 male> 16, 1 < 16, 4 females
Fact 2: 1790 Census listed Philip Altenderfer in Longswamp Twp., Berks Co. PA

Child of Philip Altendorfer and Anna ? is:
107 i. Anna Barbara Altendorfer, born January 14, 1755 in Greenwich Twp., Berks Co., PA; died August 06, 1844 in Maxatawny Twp., Berks Co., PA; married Marx Lichty.

source

265. "DAR Records," Application for Membership for Laura I. Wickert Moyer, #204019.

Shows in the Pennsylvania Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
Altondorffor, Andrew
3 Ho 174
6 cows 45 219

MICHAEL ALTENDERFER (Altendoerffer) (#42) was born 1756 in Berks County Pennsylvania and he died 3 Nov 1828 in Greenwich Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Michael appears on the 1790 Census for Colebrookedale, Berks, Pennsylvania; on the1800 Census for Colebrookdale, Berks, Pennsylvania; and the 1820 Census for Greenwich, Berks, Pennsylvania.

The Families of Sassamans, Freys and Altendorfers by Mayilyn Louise Jaissle 20 June 2014
Ancestry.com

MICHAEL ALTENDORFER (#42) was the son of ANDREAS ALTENDERFER (ALTENDOERFFER) (#84) who was born 1716 in Germany and died 1781 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. His wife and the mother of Michael was ANNA MARIA (#85) of unknown background. ANDREAS ALTENDERFER (Altendorff) was one of our immigrant ancestors who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 7 Oct 1751, on the ship "Janet," William Cunningham, Capt, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes with 220 passengers. (Rupp (1927). (p. 267)).

ANDREAS ALTENDORFF (#84) appears in the 1751 "Pennsylvania, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index 1772-1890 about Andreas Altendorff in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

There is a hand-written entry for ANDREAS ALTENDORFFER in the on-line "Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985 about Andreas Altendorffer and his wife Anna Maria," dated 22 Sep 1781 by the New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church records, New Hanover, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The wealth of German-American surnames in these lists is quite extensive.

Andreas married Anna Marie Stauffer. Anna was born on May 16, 1730 in Somerset, Pennsylvania^²²⁵ and died in 1788 in Somerset, Pennsylvania at age 58.

47 i. Anna Barbara Altendorfer (born on Jan 13, 1755 - died on Aug 6, 1844 in Maxatawny, Berks Co, Pennsylvania)

ii. Johanna Philip Altendorfer was born on Jul 10, 1761 in Unknown,^¹⁸³ died on Jun 8, 1826 in , , Pennsylvania^¹⁸³ at age 64, and was buried in Zion Church Cemetery.^¹⁸³

95. Anna Marie Stauffer, daughter of Henry Jacob Stauffer and Magdalena Hess, was born on May 16, 1730 in Somerset, Pennsylvania^²²⁵ and died in 1788 in Somerset, Pennsylvania at age 58.

96. Jacob Peter,¹⁴⁵ ^,190 son of Casper Peter II ²²⁶ and Anna Elizabeth Ribsamin,²²⁷ was born on Mar 22, 1751 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, died on Apr 22, 1804 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^{⁷³^,145} at age 53, and was buried on Apr 22, 1804 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Heidelberg Cemetery Old Sect Row 12

From the Peter Family History by W.K. Peter
"Jacob Peter (a son of Casper Peter) was born March 22nd, 1751, was married to Susanna, a daughter of George Rex. They resided in Heidelberg Township, at first evidently in that part now included in Washington Township. This we base on the fact that their children, John Casper, J. Jacob, Susanna and A. Margaretta, born between the years 1773 and 1786, and according to the baptismal record of the Union Church, were all baptized there, thus indicating that they were members of that Church, during the earlier years of their married life.
From a deed dated Dec. 19th 1785, from Casper Peter to his son, now in the hands of Oscar Leibold, owner of part of the land, it appears that Jacob Peter became the owner of 350 acres and 70 perches of land, and that he resided on part of the same, the location being about one mile east of the Heidelberg Church, this is proven by subsequent conveyances, covering to the present time.
Jacob Peter died April 22nd, 1804, and was buried in the old cemetery connected with the Heidelberg Church. Susanna, the wife of Jacob, died August 3rd, 1823, and was buried beside her husband. The first tombstones which marked their graves, having become affected by the ravages of time, were out of respect to the decedent's memory, replaced in 1907, by their great grand descendants.
That Jacob Peter was possessed of other land, besides the 350 acres and 70 perches referred to above, is shown by deeds of conveyance to his three sons, to wit: On May 7th 1803, Jacob Peter and Susanna, his wife, deeded to their son, Casper, 173 acres 93 perches; On May 17th, 1803, to their son John, 144 acres, 100 perches, and on May 20th, 1803, 182 acres and 96 perches to their son, Jacob. A total of over five hundred acres.

Regarding Jacob's Revolutionary service:

Jacob Peter was listed as a member of the 3rd Battalion of the Northhampton County Milita, 5th Co. May 1778. In 1780 he appears in the general roll for the 6th Battalion (Lt. Col. Henry Giger), 5th Company under Capt. Conrad Reader, and he is also listed as being in the 6th Battalion, 7th Company under Capt. Geo. Smather (possibly transfered). He is listed as 'willing to march' as of May 18, 1781 with the 6th Battalion Northampton County Milita, 5th Company.

Electronic Source, FTM, Old Heidelberg cemetery, Peter Jacob, Pvt, 5th Co., 6th Batt, PA Militia, Rev War. Mar 22, 1751-Apr. 22, 1804
Electronic Source: Hatcher, Patricia Law: Abstract of Graves of Rev Patriots, Jacob Peter, Vol. 3, p. Serial: 10468-A; Vol. 23, Jacob Peter
Electronic Source: Rev War Militia Organization: Northampton Co., PA, pp. 1, 3, 4
Electronic Source: Google Books, PA Archives, 5th Series, Vol. III. Thomas Lynch Montgomery, Harrisburg, PA, 1906, pp. 1, 78, 79, 233, 234, 423, 448,449,450, 450, 451, 452, 464, 465, 509, 510, 513, 514
Electronic Source: Rev War Military Abstract Card File Indexes, Archives, State of PA, Pater, Jacobs, Oct 26, 1780, Oct 26, 1780, July 11, 1781, 7 Jan 1766, 20 May 1785, 14 May 1778

Jacob married Susanna Rex.¹⁴⁵ Susanna was born on Jan 21, 1751 in Heideberg Twp, , Pennsylvania, died on Aug 23, 1823 in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^⁷³ at age 72, and was buried on Aug 23, 1823 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

i. Johannes Peter was born on May 17, 1773 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, died on Mar 21, 1857 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania at age 83, and was buried in Heidelberg Freiden's Church, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Another name for Johannes was John.

48 ii. Casper Peter (born on Oct 10, 1774 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton County, Pennsylvania - died on Nov 15, 1841, buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania)

iv. John Jacob Peter was born on Dec 22, 1777, died on Aug 14, 1816 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania^⁷³ at age 38, and was buried on Aug 14, 1816 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

v. Salome Peter was born on Jul 31, 1780 in Neffs, Pennsylvania,^²²⁹ died on Sep 27, 1838 in Canfield Twp. Mahoning Co. Ohio^²²⁹ at age 58, and was buried in Old North Cemetery, Canfield Ohio.^²³⁰

97. Susanna Rex,¹⁴⁵ daughter of Georg Rex ²³¹ ^,232 ^,233 and Anna Margaretha Knauss,²³² ^,233 ^,234 was born on Jan 21, 1751 in Heideberg Twp, , Pennsylvania, died on Aug 23, 1823 in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^⁷³ at age 72, and was buried on Aug 23, 1823 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Susanna married Jacob Peter.¹⁴⁵.^,190 Jacob was born on Mar 22, 1751 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, died on Apr 22, 1804 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^{⁷³^,145} at age 53, and was buried on Apr 22, 1804 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Heidelberg Cemetery Old Sect Row 15, Slatington, Lehigh Co, PA

Per History of Lehigh County

John George Bloss, eldest son of Conrad, was born Oct 15, 1744. He was a farmer, miller, and distiller. ON June 29, 1767, he purchased his father's farm, consisting of 278 acres and sixty-three perches, for which he paid 250 pounds. On May 20, 1800, he was granted four acres and 137 perches - this tract was called "Mayfield" - in pursuance of a warrant dated Dec 9, 1781. By a patent dated May 20,1800, he was granted another tract of 215 acres and 130 perches, bordering on Mahoning Creek, in Penn township, Carbon County. On Dec 9, 1784, he took out a warrant four ten acres. George Bloss and David Wyant took out a warrant bearing date Dec 9, 1784, for 220 acres.
In 1772, he paid Proprietary tax amounting to three punds and eight shillings. In 1785 he paid Federal tax on 283 acres of land, three horses, and five head of cattle, amounting to two pounds, five shillings and five pence. On March 7, 1806, John George Bloss sold all the land he then owned; but he continued to reside on the homestead with his son Henry until his death. His farm in Washington township, Lehigh county, he sold to two of his sons, John George, Jr., bought 137 acres, fifty perches, paid 850 pounds; Henry bought 141 acres, fifteen perches, paid 850 pounds; John Lentz, his son-in-law bought the tract of 215 acres and 130 perches in Penn township, Carbon county, for which he paid 250 pounds.

John George died April 19, 1815 after an illness of 4 days. In his will which was made April 15, and probated in Allentown, May 16, 1815, his sons Christian and John George Jr., were appointed executors.
In the old cemetery adjoining the Heidelberg Church a tombstone still marks conspicuously the resting place of the last remiains of John George Bloss:
Hier
Ruen Die
Gebeine der verstorbeunen
Johan Georg Bloss ist
gebohren den 15then October
Jur jahr 1744 ist gestorb
en den 19ten Aprill in johr
1815 ist alt worden 71 johr
7 monat und 4 tag.

Per NSSAR Appl 52606

John George Bloss was a 2nd Lieut. in 1778 in the 5th Co., Third Battalion, Northampton Co. Militia, commanded by Conrad Reather (Ritter). (Pennsylvania Archives, 5th Series, Vol. 8, p 226,233)

In 1780 he served as a private for eight days on the Frontier against the Indians in the 6th Battalion, as shown by the payroll of Capt. C. Reder's Company. (Ibid, Vol. 8, p 459)

In 1781 he served as a private in the 6th Battalion, 7th Class, as a substitute for John Reedy form May 16th to July 16th (Ibid, Vol. 8, p 471, 527)
In 1782 he was a private in the 5th Company of the 6th Battalion under Capt. Conrad Rader. (Ibid, Vol 8, p 510)

He received Depreciation pay as a member of the Northampton Co Militia (Ibid, Vol4, p 313)

The following is from the website noted below the General Muster Roll of the 3rd Btl'n Militia June 18, 1777

http://home.ptd.net/~nikki/3btnncrev.htm

Fifth Company
Officers: Capt Conrad Ritter; 1st Lt Adam Kunckel; 2nd Lt George Bloss; Ensign George Rex
Court Martial Men: Joseph Baliet; Casper Schnerr
Sergeants: Peter Andrews; Michael Greenwald; Edward Grienemayer; Philip Hammel
Corporals: Martin Andrews; George Guldner; William Rex; Peter Steitel
Drum and Fife: Jacob Freyman; Jacob Retenhauser
Class 1st: Henry Boenger; Jacob Duenky; Henry Faerber; Henry Frantz; George Freyman; Michael Schneider
Class 2nd: William Fenstermacher; William Kern; William Kern Jr.; Philip Mertz; Henry Silvius; William Silvius
Class 3rd: Daniel Bloss; William Holly; Henry Mosser; William Peter; John Rockel; Anthony Shaeffer
Class 4th: Casper Huntzacker; Andrew Knoedler; Christian Laucnohr; Theobald Peter; George Rex; William Rex Jr.; John Wasum
Class 5th: William Huffman; William Kern Sr.; John Reber; George Remley Jr.; George Remley Sr.; Michael Remley; Abraham Shelhammer
Class 6th: Leonard Baliet; Peter Frantz; Henry Lautenschleger; Leonard Lautenschleger; Henry Shalebach; Martin Shnerr; Peter Waggoner
Class 7th: Jacob Huntzecker; John Kern; Jacob Peter; Conrad Rehrich; Charles Sholl; Lawrence Wehr; Baltzer Wirt
Class 8th: William Andrew; Jacob Baer; Jacob Brandstetter; Jacob Handwerk; Christopher Rex; Ludwick Stein

John married Ann Barbara Schneider ¹⁴⁶ ^,197 ^,198 ^,199 in 1767 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.¹⁹⁷.^,199 Ann was born on Mar 10, 1749 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁹ and died on Nov 1, 1790 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁹ at age 41.

i. Johann Christian Bloss was born on Jul 26, 1768 in Washington Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁹ and died on Feb 2, 1836^²⁴¹ at age 67.

ii. Anna Maria Barbara Bloss was born on Oct 6, 1769 in Washington Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^{¹⁴⁶^,199} and died on an unknown date.

iii. Elisabeth Bloss was born on May 12, 1772 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁴⁶ and died on Oct 16, 1839^¹⁴⁶ at age 67.

iv. Maria Susanna Bloss was born on Oct 12, 1773 in Washington Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^{¹⁴⁶^,199} and died on an unknown date.

49 v. Julianna Bloss (born on Oct 3, 1775 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton County, Pennsylvania - died on Oct 28, 1829, buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania)

vi. Anna Magdalena Bloss was born on Dec 10, 1776 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

vii. Anna Margaretha Bloss was born on May 14, 1777 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

51 viii. Anna Maria Bloss (born on Apr 17, 1779 in Washington Twp, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - died on Jan 3, 1836 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania)

ix. Anna Magdalena Bloss was born on May 23, 1781 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁴⁶ and died on an unknown date.

x. Johan Georg Bloss was born on Mar 20, 1783 in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania and died on Oct 4, 1862^¹⁴⁶ at age 79.

xii. Heinrich Bloss was born on Mar 9, 1789 in Heidelberg Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁴⁶ and died on Mar 13, 1850^¹⁴⁶ at age 61.

John next married Elizabeth Fenstermaker ¹⁴⁶ ^,236 on Jun 8, 1802. Elizabeth was born on an unknown date and died after 1815.

Ann married John George Bloss ¹⁴⁴ ^,146 ^,196 ^,197 in 1767 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.¹⁹⁷.^,199 John was born on Oct 15, 1744 in Washington Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania,^²⁰⁰ died on Apr 19, 1815 at age 70, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Heidelberg Cemetery Old Sect Row 15, Slatington, Lehigh Co, PA

Muster Roll of the Third Battalion of Northampton Co. 1778
lists Lorenz Wehr

7th class 5th Co. 3rd Bat. Northampton Co. militia, in 1780 and 1782 enrolled in same Co. but 6th Battalion. He was on active duty in Capt. Conrad Roeder's Co. in 1780 and Capt. Smith's Co. on May 12, 1781. (as Vol 2, 5th series, Penna. Archives) He is on the list of soldiers who received Depreciation Pay.

"LORENZ WEHR, b. March 16, 1743, d. July 1, 1795. Adm.1666 Easton, Pa. courthouse. He was confirmed 4-2-1758 by Rev. John Egidius Becker of Tohickon Church, (Vol. XXXX 1925). He was married to Julianna Burger, dau of Daniel Burger, b.2-3-1747 d.- 3-30-1815. Harold Marx in his Abstract of Northampton Co. Wills 1752-1840, notes that widow Juliana Burger sometime prior to 12-23-1767 married Simon Wehr. We believe he means Lorenz Wehr, the third son of Simon, which coincides with Lorenz Wehr's various dates. Juliana Yegar is the widow of John Yegar of Heidelburg who died about 1766. His will #425 is on file in Northampton Co. Courthouse, written Aug-7, 1766 and probated August 28, 1766, listing his wife Juliana and two sons, John and Adam Yegar. Adam died before Dec. 23, 1767. Because the youths apparently were quite young, John Yegar designated his wife and Michael Ohl as Guardians. Widow Juliana relinguised Guardianship to Michael Ohl. Witnesses to John Yegar?s Will were Philip
Ebert, Jacob Arnd and Simon Wehr. In 1764 Lorenz was listed as a sponsor of a baptism as a single person. After
1772 he appears on Tax Lists through 1788, as owning 150 acres. In the Rev. War he was enrolled in the 7th class, 5th Co. 3rd Bat. Northampton Co. Militia from the eastern portion of Heidelberg Twp. In 1780 and 1782 he was enrolled in the same Co. but 6th Bat. He was on active duty In Capt. Conrad Roeder's Co. in 1780 and in Capt. Smether's Co. on May 12, 1781. (as Vol. 2, 5th servies, Penna. Archives) He is on the list of soldiers who received Depreciation Pay. Lorenz remained with his father so was made Executor of his father's Will, but Lorenz's death intervened, so Simon made the other son, George Simon the Executor of the Father?s will. Both buried Heidelberg. There appear to have been six children. 1813 Tax Lists show Lorenz owning 160 acres and a still."

Lorenz married Juliana Burger.¹⁴⁵.^,200 Juliana was born in 1738 in Germany,^²⁴⁷ died on Mar 30, 1815 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^²⁰⁰ at age 77, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

50 i. Michael Wehr (born on Feb 3, 1768 - died on Mar 29, 1852 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania)

iii. Anna Maria Wehr was born on May 28, 1775 and died on Jun 15, 1858 at age 83.

iv. Maria Barbara Wehr was born on Jul 9, 1776, died on May 27, 1832 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania at age 55, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

v. Simon Wehr was born on Sep 12, 1780 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, died on May 16, 1848 in Canfield Twp. Mahoning Co. Ohio^²²⁹ at age 67, and was buried in Old North Cemetery, Canfield Ohio.^²²⁹

General Notes: Heidelberg Cemetery Old Sect Row 15, Slatington, Lehigh Co, PA

From David Helfrich (dhelfrich3@comcast.net)

"I think I may have figured out who our Julianna Burger was, who married Lorenz Wehr. I have found some records for the name Burger in Heidelburg Twp in the mid 1700's. The only name that shows up in the records as being the right age, in the right place at the right time to be Julianna Burger's father is Daniel Burger. According to Myron Wehr's book, she was born in 1747 and supposedly her tombstone says that as well. I believe this information is wrong, even if it does say it on the tombstone. I've seen other instances, especially with these early tombstones, where dates are completely wrong. Case in point being the tombstone of another ancestor of mine, Anna Newhard, wife of John Marcks. Her tombstone reads that she died June 17, 1804. She actually died September 7, 1864 - a difference of over 60 years! At any rate, I think the reason we can't find any more information on her is because her birth date is incorrect. Here's why I think that...

The only immigration record I can find of a Daniel Burger who came over prior to the date of his earliest appearance in the Heidelberg Church records, came on the Ship Samuel, Captain: Hugh Percy, from Rotterdam. It arrived in Philadelphia on 27 Aug 1739. It shows a list of 111 male passengers over 16 years of age, including Daniel Burger. But here's the kicker, in the following source, you can find the names of the people who travelled with Daniel...

BURGERT, ANNETTE KUNSELMAN. Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German-Speaking Lands to North America. Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society, 16/19. Birdsboro, PA: The Pennsylvania German Society. Vol. 2: The Western Palatinate. 1985. 405p.

Here's who was with him, and where they came from...

Daniel Burger, age 40
Maria Margretha (Faust)
Johann Adam, age 2
Juliana, age 1

From Essweiler, Bayern-Pfalz

That would make our Juliana Burger's real birth date sometime in 1738 or so. I would be willing to bet that the signature on Daniel Burger's will, which is at the Northampton County Court House, and the signature from the ship's list on his arrival in Philadelphia are a match. And the reason we can't find a birth record for Juliana in the Heidelberg Church Records is because she was actually born in Germany! Now if I only could get the time to check them out and prove it...

Anyway, that's my theory. What do you think?"

From David Helfrich Mar 12 2006

I appear to have solved the mystery of Juliana Burger - wife of Lorenz Wehr. I ordered a copy of Daniel Burger's will (finally) from the Northampton County Register of Wills so I could see his signature and compare it to the signature of the Daniel Burger who arrived in America in 1739 on the ship Samuel. Despite the 30+ years difference between the times the documents were signed, the signatures are virtually identical in all important aspects.

What threw me off for a while was that Juliana's tombstone places her birthdate as Feb 3, 1747. However, the ship list shows that Daniel Burger emigrated with his wife and daughter Juliana (whose age was shown as being 1 in 1739). So knowing what I now know, either Juliana's tombstone is wrong or she had an older sister who was born in Germany about 1738 and died, and was also named Juliana. Either way, our Juliana Burger, who married Lorenz Wehr was the definitely the daughter of Daniel Bürger (b. Abt. 1699 in Germany - d. between Jan 1774 - Jan 1775 in Heidelberg, Lehigh County, PA) and his wife Maria Margretha Faust. Daniel, Maria Margretha and two children - Johann Adam (age 2) and Juliana (age 1) arrived in Philadelphia on the ship Samuel on 27 Aug 1739. They were from the area of Essweiler, Bayern-Pfalz.

• Born Alternate: Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania, Feb 3, 1747. ¹⁰³

Juliana married Lorenz Wehr.¹⁴⁷.^,200 Lorenz was born on Mar 16, 1743 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania,^{²⁰⁰^,245} died on Jul 1, 1795 at age 52, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Per Bill Frasier
George Ruch was listed on the 1781 tax roll of Upper Milford Township, Northampton County. On the federal tax lists of 1785 and 1788 for Northampton County, George is taxed on 140 acres of land, three horses and three cattle. It is also noted that he is a wheelwright.
The Lehigh County tax list of 1812 (Lehigh County formed out of Northampton County in that year) lists George Ruch in Upper Milford Township.
There was a George Ruch who served in the Northampton County Militia in the Revolutionary War. It is not certain that this was this George, but the author (Bill Frasier) has uncovered no other George Ruchs in Northampton County that would fit the age criteria. George Ruch served as a private in the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Company, 2nd Class.

It is not known where George Ruch is buried.

i. Margaret Elisabetha Ruch was born on Apr 13, 1761 and died on an unknown date.

52 iii. George Philip Ruch (born on Mar 8, 1768 in Upper Milford Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania - died on Apr 5, 1808 in East Penn Township, Carbon Co., PA)

• Baptism: Feb 19, 1744, Jordan Lutheran Chruch, South Whitehall Township. ¹⁴⁹

Anna married George Ruch ¹⁴⁸ ^,149 about 1760 in , , Pennsylvania.¹⁴⁸ George was born on Dec 7, 1735 in , , Pennsylvania^¹⁴⁸ and died on Aug 2, 1821 in Upper Milford Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁴⁸ at age 85.

108. Deceased ⁶⁶ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Simon is supposed to have arrived in America in 1749. Meriel states "From a ship's list, I found a Simon Rehrig who arrived in Philadelphia aboard the ship "Phoenix" on 14 Sep 1749. I also have a Johanes and a Donius Rehrig - spelled Roorig - on this ship, which came from Cowes England, with John Mason as ship's Master."

54 i. Conrad Rehrig (born on Feb 23, 1757 in , Carbon Co, Pennsylvania - died on Aug 18, 1834)

110. Johannes George Harter ¹⁰³ ^,208 ^,209 was born about 1729 in Wurttenburg, Germany^{¹⁰³^,209} and died about 1800 in Franklin Co, Virginia^{¹⁰³^,209} about age 71.

General Notes: I originally had the parents of Johannes George as Andreas Harter and Anna Catharine Zahner

Here follows a discussion on this possiblity

From "Harter" on Ancestry.com comes this note ( I have not checked this out at all as of Aug 2007)
All of the following is unsourced and has not been checked out by me and is given as clues to be followed up.
There is a book "Harter History" that deals with Andreas, by Mary Harter, I have not seen it as of yet.

From user "Harter" Redway Calif.
Andreas Harter b.1699 who married Anna Catharine Zahner and that arrived here in 1750 on the ship Osgood, list 157;
and Martin Harter arrived on the ship Phoenix in 1751, list 173 and married Madgalena unknown last name. They settled in what is now Lehigh Co., Penn. The 1750 Harters had Catharine, Johannas, Anna Maria, Dorothea, Matthaus, Andreas, and Jacob while in Germany. Peter who is closely associated with Matthaus and Johannas Was born after leaving Germany. The Johannas George has been confused with Andreas's son Johannas, however Johannas's children were mostly born in Berks Co., Penn., and are documented by a probated will that names his wife Anna Mary last name unknown, and the children John, Anna Maria, Jacob, Anna Catharine, Andrew, and Matthaus Harter...

From John J. Harter (jjitharter@aol.com)
My best information is that Andreas was born in Ballingen in 1699 and married Anna Catharina Zahner on July 25 at Oberdigisheim. Johannes Georg was born in Oberdigisheim in 1727, we think. One report says Andreas Herter (sic) landed at Philadelphia on the ship Osgood on September 29 1750; another that Andreas Harter came on the ship Robert and Alice in 1742. It's my theory (contrary to Mary Harter) that these were one and the same person: that he came to reconnoiter in 1742 and found it attractive and returned for his family. This fits with Mary's report that family lore had the family wandering in the late 1740s. (Mary also mistakenly had some of Johannes Georg's children as Andreas's children.) I would welcome any corrections and/or additions you may have to this;

From Robert Harter (no email address)
What you have generally agrees with information I have , with the exception that I cannot find evidence that J. Georg is son of Andraes. It is my understanding that the Oberdigisheim church records list the following children for Andraes and Anna Catharina (the cross indicates that the child died soon after birth):
1) Catharina 13 Oct 1724
2) Johannes 27 Dec 1725 +
3) Johannes 1 Jan 1727
4) Johann Adam 12 Jul 1728+
5) Johann Adam 9 Oct 1729 +
6) Anna Maria 26 Dec 1730
7) Andreas 13 Oct 1732 +
8) Anna 18 Jan 1734 +
9) Dorothea 14 FEb 1735
10) Barbara 9 June 1736+
11) Matthaus 5 Jun 1737
12) Andreas 8 Feb 1739
13) Simon 28 Oct 1740 +
14) Johann Peter 9 Sep 1742 +
15) Peter 9 Nov 1743 +
16) Jacob 16 May 1745

Number 3 is the only candidate, but he is known to have married a woman named Anna Maria, and to have died 1807 in Lancaster Co., PA. J. George married Anna Eva Mikesell and died circa 1800 in Franklin Co., VA. We believe that his birthdate was 1729, although I have seen it listed as late as 1733 - I believe that the 1727 date comes from confusion with number 3, above. Since he cannot be number 3, as you see there simply is no "room" for him to be a member of this family. ..... Thus the frustration!

From Robert Harter

There is a lot of confusion here, because someone in the past hypothesized that the parent of Johann Georg Harter's children was an Andraes Harter. As a result when this correction was made Johann Georg was assumed to be the son of Andraes. I cannot say one way or another whether this is the name of J. Georg's father, because I have not been able to find any information on his background - parents, date of immigration, nothing. This I can say, however, J. Georg Harter IS NOT the son of Andraes and Anna Catharina (Zahner) Harter from Oberdigisheim. Yes, they had a son by the name of Johannes, but he has been researched and is known to have married someone else (Anna Mary ____) - and his ofspring migrated through PA, rather than going to MD and VA before heading west. (One of J. Georg's sons, Jacob, stayed in MD and so far I have very little information on his descendants.) I have not seen Mary Harter's book, but I have been given data from it which lists all Andraes' children from the Oberdigisheim church records. Johann Georg is not there, and there is no room for him. They were birthing children at a rate of one every 12 to 15 months during the time that he was supposedly born. Another source of confusion for us is the name. Johannes and Johann were both used, but entirely differently. Johannes was the equivalent of our present day John. However, Johann was a christening name, sometimes given to all the boys in a family. Anyone with this name would have gone by what we consider the middle name. All evidence points to my ancestor having used the name George, so it is my opinion that his name would have been Johann Georg (Gorg?) Harter. Unfortunately, once speculative erroneous information such as this gets out into the mainstream it is virtually impossible to stop it - which I have been doing my best to try. One of the problems is that if someone submits it to the Latter Day Saints general file it is not purged for any reason - even if proven erroneous without a question. They also have a researched file which will not publish anything without solid documented proof. (I don't recall right now the names of the two files) The existence of the two files leads many astray, assuming that anything in the Latter Day Saints files is accurate. This is only true of one file. The other can contain any amount of spurious information and should serve only as a potential starting point - everything there must be proven by the researcher.

As to where else to look, In addition to Johann Georg and Andraes, there is one other Harter line that seems to be well researched, and which is the subject of many Forum submissions. This is a group originating in the Mohawk Valley of New York. Beyond this there were several other Harters who immigrated to PA in the mid-1700's, and I suspect some of the unknowns may originate with them. In addition, there were several Harters in the mid 1800's German migration. They seem to have settled primarily in the plains states.

I am now 95 to 99 percent sure that Johann George Harter was NOT the son of Andraes and Anna Catharina (Zahner) Harter as assumed by Byron Harter when he put together "A Harter Journal". He just does not fit into that family and I have found no evidence that he should. I wish I knew Byron's justification in putting him there, but, alas, he departed this life shortly after putting together the Journal.

To alarm you just a bit more, I have now established with no question that Joh. Georg Harter's wife was NOT Anna Eva Meixel(Mikesell). I have found documentation that she married a Jonas Adam and subsequent to his death in 1790 she married a Phillip Sehler in 1792. All I know for certain now is that Georg's wife was named Eva. I have found nothing more.
I wish I knew! I have been working on that with no success. I now believe that Joh. Georg Harter came to the US on his own, so finding his parents will require going back to Germany - not an easy task. I believe Georg arrived in Philadelphia 15 Sept 1749 aboard the Phoenix. I have found what appears to be a family tradition indicating that Georg was from the Frankfort area, and another indication that he may have come from a wealthy family. I would be glad to communicate with you further on this if you wish. Contact me privately at:
rharter at myexcel.com

Johannes married Eva Mikesell ²⁰⁸ about 1753 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.¹⁰³.^,209 Eva was born on Apr 14, 1730 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^²⁰⁹ and died about 1800 in Virginia^²⁴⁹ about age 70.

Marriage Notes: Per Robert D. Harter

This marriage is based on circumstantial evidence, and has never been proven. Eva is known to have married Jonas Adam (verified) 26 September 1748, Lebanon Co, Pennsylvania. No further record. It is felt that Jonas died and Eva subsequently married J. George Harter. One item of circumstantial evidence for this is as follows:
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The Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Formerly St. Peter's) - Frederick Co., MD parish register 1767-1889 shows the following.
Maria Catharine Herter, B. 29 May 1771; Bapt. 29 July 1771; parents Georg. & Eva; sponsors Andreas Meixel and Catharina. (Andreas and Catharina would have been Eva's oldest brother and his wife)
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i. Johann George Harter was born about 1755, died on Mar 23, 1843 in Lanier Twp, Preble Co, Ohio about age 88, and was buried in Holderman Cemetery, Preble Co, Ohio.

55 ii. Christina Harter (born about 1757 in , Northampton Co, Pennsylvania - died after Jan 8, 1826)

General Notes: Per Robert D. Harter, he feels that Eva cannot be the wife of Johannes George, we are following up on this in 2007

I am now 95 to 99 percent sure that Johann George Harter was NOT the son of Andraes and Anna Catharina (Zahner) Harter as assumed by Byron Harter when he put together "A Harter Journal". He just does not fit into that family and I have found no evidence that he should. I wish I knew Byron's justification in putting him there, but, alas, he departed this life shortly after putting together the Journal.

I FEEL THAT EVA IS NOT THE HUSBAND OF JOH GEORGE BUT LEAVE HERE HERE FOR NOW

Thank you for contacting me about Eva Mikesell. It gives me a chance to
correct misinformation that may well have come from my naive post on the
internet (once there it takes a life of its own!!) I was first contacted by
an Adam researcher, who told me of Eva's marriage to Jonas. There is a
record of Eva Mikesell marrying Jonas Adam in the Marriage Records of Rev.
John Casper Stoever,
http://www.pa-roots.com/~lancaster/church/stoever/stoevermarriage1.html .
The will of Martin Mikesell, Eva's brother, also clearly and unambiguously
includes a mention of "Eva, wife of Jonas Adam" as a daughter of Andraes
Meixel. (Lancaster County, PA., Deeds, Record Book XX, Volume II, page
639-645)

A few months ago I found in the records of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran
Congregation, LeHigh County, PA.: Oct 26, 1752 George Herder m. Eva Bracker,
Christian Bracker's daughter.

Again, this is weak evidence to go on, but I have found very few Georg
Harters at that time so, given that the time frame is correct in relation to
their oldest child's birth (1754), am inclined to believe this is the
correct marriage until such a time as I am proven wrong.

Georg and Eva may have been in Berks County prior to appearing in Frederick
County, MD. In the Tulpehocken Church Records, 1730-1800, Christ (Little
Tulpehocken) Church and Altalaha Church, Rehrersburg. Translated by
Frederick S. Werser. The Pennsylvania German Society, Breinigsville, PA.
1982. we find the following baptismal entry: "A daughter, Catharine, born 24
Mar 1760 . Sponsors Georg Harter and his wife. Father - Joh. Georg
Radebach."

General Notes: Arrived Oct 26, 1767 Ship Brittania, Alexander harder, Master from Rotterdam, last from Portsmouth.

From the History of Carbon County

The Steigerwalt's originally settled in Berks Co.

Possible ancestor of Johann, Melchior Steigerwald of Floersbach, Germany, born and baptized Feb 20, 1719

From the "Descendants of Johann or Friedrich Frederick Steigerwalt"
www.angelfire.com/pa2/pepermusic/pafg01.htm#1

Johann Friederich and wife Catharina immigrated to America from Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany, in the province of Alsace, arriving in Philadelpia, October26, 1767 on the ship Britannia. They settled in the then backwoods Pennsylvania colony of Albany Township, in Berks County. The family at the time of arrival consisted of four sons: John the eldest, Carl Otto born 1760, Johann Petrus better known as Peter born 1762 and Andreas better known as Andrew born 1766. A daughter, Maria Catherine born 1769 and two other sons, Johann Frederick II and Johann George were born in this country. The family attended the Allemangel (All Saints) Church in Albany Township. A tombstone at Zion Church, West Penn Township, Schuylkill County, has been erected indicating that "Johann Friedrick Steigerwalt born April 27, 1730 and his wife, Catharina Heserin born May 15, 1734 emigrated to Pennsylvania on the ship Brittania in 1767 from Furbach [sic], Hanau, Germany." Other family members are also listed on the tombstone.

Johann married Catherine Heuser ⁶⁶ ^,211 ^,212 about 1756 in Floersbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.¹⁵³ Catherine was born on May 15, 1734 in Floersback, Hesse, Hanau, Germany,^{²⁰⁸^,252} died on an unknown date in Snyders, West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania,^⁶¹ and was buried on an unknown date in Zion's Church.^⁶¹

i. John Steigerwalt was born on Dec 10, 1758 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany^{⁶¹^,103} and died on an unknown date.

58 ii. Carl Otto Steigerwalt (born on May 6, 1760 in Floersback, Hesse, Hanau, Germany - died about 1822 in Ben Salem Church Cemetery, East Penn Twp, Carbon Co, Pennsylvania)

iii. Peter Steigerwalt was born about 1762 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany^¹⁰³ and died on Sep 15, 1840^{⁶¹^,103} about age 78.

iv. Andrew Steigerwalt was born on Feb 20, 1766 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany^{⁶¹^,103} and died on Feb 22, 1822 in Berks Co, Pennsylvania^{⁶¹^,103} at age 56.

v. Maria Catherine Steigerwalt was born on Mar 6, 1769^{⁶¹^,103} and died on Dec 15, 1839^⁶¹ at age 70.

vi. Johann Frederick Steigerwalt was born on Jul 16, 1771 in Reading, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁰³ and died on an unknown date.^⁶¹

vii. Johann George Steigerwalt was born on Dec 31, 1774 in Reading, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^{⁶¹^,103} and died on an unknown date.^⁶¹

Catherine married Johann Frederic Steigerwalt ⁶⁶ ^,210 about 1756 in Floersbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.¹⁵³ Johann was born on Apr 27, 1731 in Fuerschbach, Germany,^{²⁰⁸^,252} died on an unknown date in Snyders, West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania,^⁶¹ and was buried on an unknown date in Zion's Church.^⁶¹

Eighth Generation

72 i. Johan Georg Kistler (born about 1721 in Aaberg, Kanton Bern, Switzerland - died about 1792 in Kutztown, Maxatawny Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania)

ii. Johannes Kistler was born about 1724^²⁵⁴ and died about 1773 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^²⁵⁵ about age 49.

Rosina married Hans Rudolf Kistler ¹⁵⁷ on Jan 24, 1705 in Aarberg, Berne, Switzerland.¹⁵⁷ Hans was born on Jul 1, 1677 in Berne, Switzerland^¹⁵⁷ and died after 1720 in Aarber, Bern, Switzerland.^¹⁵⁷

Abraham married Catherine Weimar.¹⁵⁷ Catherine was born on Feb 22, 1706 in Mulhouse, Alsace, France,^²⁵⁸ died on Sep 29, 1768 in Oley, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁵⁷ at age 62, and was buried in 1768 in Old Homestead Private Cemetery Of Daniel H. Levan.^¹⁵⁷

Catherine married Abraham B. Levan.¹⁵⁷.^,214 Abraham was born on Sep 20, 1698 in Amsterdam, Netherlands,^²¹⁴ died on Apr 21, 1779 in Oley, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁵⁷ at age 80, and was buried in 1779 in Old Homestead Private Cemetery Of Daniel H. Levan.^¹⁵⁷

Hans married Anna Maria Dorothea Haffner ¹⁷¹ on an unknown date in Unknown. Anna was born on May 16, 1688 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany^¹⁷¹ and died before 1750 in Tulpehocken Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹⁷¹

75 i. Maria Elizabeth Karr (born on Jun 12, 1719 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany - died on Sep 8, 1745 in Stouchsburg, Marion Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA)

ii. Heinrich Carr was born on Sep 24, 1721 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany^¹⁷¹ and died in 1803 in Hardy, Bedford Co, Virginia^¹⁷¹ at age 82.

iii. Christoph Karr was born on Nov 13, 1724 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany^¹⁷¹ and died on Nov 20, 1724 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.^¹⁷¹

iv. Christina Karr was born on Jan 5, 1726 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date in Unknown.^¹⁷¹

Hans next married Ann Marie Freudenhalter.¹⁷¹ Ann was born in 1685 in Unknown^¹⁷¹ and died Abut 1718 in Germany^¹⁷¹ at age 33.

Anna married Hans Jacob Karr ¹⁷¹ on an unknown date in Unknown. Hans was born on May 6, 1679 in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany^¹⁷¹ and died before 1745 in Tulpehocken Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹⁷¹

Han married Sara Spiegel ²²¹ on Nov 15, 1723 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany.²²¹ Sara was born about 1700 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany^²²¹ and died on an unknown date in Lynnville, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.^²²¹

78 i. Christian Seiberling (born on Jan 30, 1731 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany - died on Dec 29, 1816 in Lynn Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, USA)

Sara married Han Michael Sauberlich ²²⁰ on Nov 15, 1723 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany.²²¹ Han was born on Jun 24, 1699 in Dietenhausen, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany^²²⁰ and died in 1791 in Lynnville, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania, USA^²²⁰ at age 92.

84 i. Casper Dietrich (born in 1710 in Palatinate, Germany - died on an unknown date)

ii. Elias Dietrich was born on an unknown date in Germany and died on an unknown date.

iii. Jacob Dietrich was born on an unknown date in Germany and died on an unknown date.

iv. John Dietrich was born on an unknown date in Germany and died on an unknown date.

v. Philip Dietrich was born on an unknown date in Germany and died on an unknown date.

180. Deceased ³¹ ^,142 was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

90 i. Daniel Neidig (born about 1726 in Germany - died about 1780 in New Hanover, Phila Co., Pennsylvania)

188. Hans Lenhard Altendorfer ³¹ ^,89 was born on Oct 8, 1674 in Kloten, Kyburg, Zurich, Switzerland^{⁸⁹^,263} and died in 1736 in Germany^{⁸⁹^,263} at age 62.

Hans married Anna Magdalena Wurfell ³¹ ^,89 on Nov 20, 1703 in Steinsfurt, Heidelberg, Baden.²⁶³ Anna was born in 1669 in Germany Steinsfurt, Heidelberg, Baden^⁸⁹ and died about 1734 in Germany^⁸⁹ about age 65.

189. Anna Magdalena Wurfell ³¹ ^,89 was born in 1669 in Germany Steinsfurt, Heidelberg, Baden^⁸⁹ and died about 1734 in Germany^⁸⁹ about age 65.

190. Henry Jacob Stauffer was born in 1712 in New Holland, , Pennsylvania, USA^²²⁵ and died in Jun 1775 in Donegal Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania^²²⁵ at age 63.

Henry married Magdalena Hess in Mar 1735 in Hammers Creek, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.²⁶⁵ Magdalena was born on Mar 28, 1717 in Conestoga, , Pennsylvania, USA^²⁶⁶ and died on Mar 14, 1800 in Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA^²⁶⁶ at age 82.

Marriage Notes: Either Marriage date is wrong or the birth of Anna Marie and John are wrong

95 i. Anna Marie Stauffer (born on May 16, 1730 in Somerset, Pennsylvania - died in 1788 in Somerset, Pennsylvania)

ii. John Stauffer was born on Mar 26, 1734 in Hesse, Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany^²⁶⁷ and died on Jan 13, 1799 in Penn, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA^²⁶⁷ at age 64.

iii. Elizabeth Stauffer was born on Dec 7, 1735 in Warwich, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA^²⁶⁸ and died in 1794 in Mt Joy, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA^²⁶⁸ at age 59.

191. Magdalena Hess was born on Mar 28, 1717 in Conestoga, , Pennsylvania, USA^²⁶⁶ and died on Mar 14, 1800 in Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA^²⁶⁶ at age 82.

Magdalena married Henry Jacob Stauffer in Mar 1735 in Hammers Creek, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.²⁶⁵ Henry was born in 1712 in New Holland, , Pennsylvania, USA^²²⁵ and died in Jun 1775 in Donegal Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania^²²⁵ at age 63.

General Notes: Casper Peter of Heidelberg Twp., Northampton Co. took the Sacrament (Oath) for naturalization on October 6, 1765 at Philadelphia. His brothers Rudolph and Jacob were also naturalized as "foreign protestants" in October 1765.

Per the Application to the DAR of Claire Wolf
Strassburger - Hinke - Penna German Pioneers Vol I Pg 55 list 17-A
Snow Lowther 1731, Oct 14 Casper Peter

We have not identified Casper Peter II's grave yet, I think it might be at Neff's Cemetery or an unmarked grave in Heidelberg where his wife Anna Elizabeth is buried. I had seen in the DAR book where it lists his date of death as June 1798, I haven't seen other info.

Per The History of Lehigh and Carbon Co PA 1884

Of the family of Peters who early settled in Heidelberg township were three brothers, - Caspar, Rudolph, and Jacob. Caspar settled in what is now Washington, and the account of his descendants will be found in that township. He built the present house in 1761, and placed in the wall a stone with the year marked upon it.

pg 549

Early Settlers. - Caspar Peters, one of the earliest settlers in that part of Heidelberg which is now Washington, came here about 1741, from Switzerland, and took up three hundred acres of land between Unionville and Slatington, and about four miles distant from the latter place. His log house was built where is now the residence of his great-grandson, Daniel Peters. The date of the death of this pioneer progenitor of the Peters family is not known. He was buried in the Union Church Cemetery. He left several sons, among others, John and Caspar. The name of Jacob Peters appears in a list of warrants, in which it is indicated that he took up land Jan 28, 1752. Rudolph Peters took up land in 1754. It is not known that these two men were sons of the first Peters, but is presumable that they were. Caspar son of Caspar, was a native of the township, born in 1754. He married Elizabeth Rachel, the daughter of an early settler, and settled on the homestead farm. He died in 1811, and was buried in the Union church yard, as was also his wife. They had sons, - Jonas, John, Caspar, Godfrey, Henry, and Daniel. Jonas, who married Sally Ann Hoffman, a daughter of Wilhelm Hoffman, lived most of his life near the old homestead. He died in 1873, aged eighty-three years, leaving two sons, David and Charles, the former of whom lived on the Fenstermacher farm, where he died about 1840, and the latter moved to Slatington in 1857.

Casper married Anna Elizabeth Ribsamin.²²⁷ Anna was born on Mar 15, 1724 in Zurich, Switzerland, died on Jul 16, 1795 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁵⁸ at age 71, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

96 ii. Jacob Peter (born on Mar 22, 1751 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania - died on Apr 22, 1804 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania)

iii. Casper Peter III was born on Feb 11, 1753 and died on Jul 28, 1811 at age 58.

iv. Rudolph Peter was born between 1745 and 1774 and died between 1751 and 1853.

193. Anna Elizabeth Ribsamin ²²⁷ was born on Mar 15, 1724 in Zurich, Switzerland, died on Jul 16, 1795 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁵⁸ at age 71, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Heidelberg Cemetery Old Sect Row 13, Slatington, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvaina

Anna married Casper Peter II.²²⁶ Casper was born on Aug 13, 1724 in Zurich, Switzerland and died in Jun 1798 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^{¹⁵⁸^,206} at age 73.

General Notes: Per The Rex Family of Whitehall Twp FHL microfilm 1036090

George Rex commissioned one of HIs Majesty's Justices of the Peace on Nov 12, 1757, for Northampton County.

On the FHL website, a linked family tree listed Georg Rex's death date of 18 Oct 1772, this is the date of death of his father I find this unlikely.

Georg married Anna Margaretha Knauss ²³² ^,233 ^,234 on Aug 24, 1742 in Jordan Lutheran Church, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.²³² Anna was born on Nov 26, 1723,^²⁰⁰ died on Aug 24, 1794 in Heidelberg Twp. Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^²⁰⁰ at age 70, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

97 i. Susanna Rex (born on Jan 21, 1751 in Heideberg Twp, , Pennsylvania - died on Aug 23, 1823 in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania)

ii. Wilhelm Rex was born about 1743 in Heidelberg Twp., Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania,^²⁷³ died on Mar 20, 1812 in Germantown Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania^²³² about age 69, and was buried after Mar 20, 1812 in St Michaels Germantown, Pennsylvania.^²³²

iii. John George Rex was born before 1745 and died before Oct 26, 1790 in Menallen Twp. York Co., Pennsylvania.^²³²

iv. Anna Elizabeth Rex was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

v. Daniel Rex was born on Jun 16, 1755 in Heidelberg Twp. Pennsylvania,^²³² died on Aug 30, 1835 in Menallen Twp, Adams Co., Pennsylvania^²³² at age 80, and was buried after Aug 30, 1835 in Benders Graveyard, Butler Twp, Adams Co, Pennsylvania.^²³²

vi. Salome Rex was born on an unknown date in Heidelberg Twp., Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

viii. Anna Margaretha Rex was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

195. Anna Margaretha Knauss ²³² ^,233 ^,234 was born on Nov 26, 1723,^²⁰⁰ died on Aug 24, 1794 in Heidelberg Twp. Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^²⁰⁰ at age 70, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Anna married Georg Rex ²³¹ ^,232 ^,233 on Aug 24, 1742 in Jordan Lutheran Church, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.²³² Georg was born about 1720 in Germantown Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania and died on Oct 18, 1772 in Heidelberg Twp., Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^²⁰⁰ about age 52.

General Notes: There is a family controversy regarding Conrad Bloss. There are two sides to the controversy, did Conrad die at the Battle of Long Island in 1776 or did he not even serve?

The first part of these notes are from the History of Lehigh County and are considered the "official history" The middle section is from Sept 2006 a letter from Carl Bloss that pretty much follows the official line. The last part is the other side of the controversy.

In the years after he sent me the letter below, Carl continued researching Conrad. Being that Conrad was 60 at the time of the beginning of the Revolution and supposedly enlisted in a Company far from home and friends, things just didn't add up to him. He has written up his research in the third part of these notes.

Part 1

From the History of Lehigh County

The Bloss family whose descendants are especially numerous in Lehigh and in Carbon counties, trace their ancestry to the progenitor, Conrad Bloss, who emigrated from southern Germany. He sailed from Rotterdam on the ship Francis and Elizabeth, commanded by Capt. Geo. Worth, and landed at Philadelphia Sept 21, 1742.

Conrad Bloss, a weaver by trade, settle in Washington Twpthis county, and then Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co. The exact time is not known, but as early as Oct 4 1749, he took out a warrant for twenty-five acres of land in Bucks county, which then embraced all of what is now Lehigh Co. On May 30, 1750, he took out a warrant for a tract of fifty-six acres and thirteen perches called "Issenberg"; on May 9, 1765 he purchased from John Engel Thomas a tract called "Manheim" which was taken out by a warrant dated Oct 19, 1757, for 139 acres; on April 9, 1767, he purchased from the heirs of Jacob Shellhammer a tract called "Berlin" of fifty-eight acres. The last three tracts are embraced in a patent that was granted April 10, 1767, to Conrad Bloss, by Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. On Aug 25, 1765 he made application for twenty-five acres and in pursuance of warrant No. 623 dated Aug 14, 1766, there was granted to him Aug 25, 1766 a tract of twenty-five acres and fifty perches called "Schwabenstadt".
Another warrant was taken out for twenty-eight acres and thirty-two perches on Aug 14 1766. The total land he owned amounted to 331 acres and ninety-five perches.
In the Proprietary Tax list of 1772, Conrad Bloss, farmer, is assessed one pound and four shillings.
The first official act in recognition of Heidelberg as a township was made at the October term of court 1752, when Conrad Bloss was appointed constable for it.

On Aug 6, 1776 Conrad Bloss was a member of Capt. Nicholas Kern's company, in camp at Perth Amboy, N.J., which composed part of the Flying Camp of Ten Thousand men commanded by Col. Hart in the Battle of Long Island. This was the Third company in the First Battalion of the Northampton county Associators. It is history that most of the men of the First Battalion were either killed or wounded in the engagement with the British on Long Island, Aug 27, 1776. Doubtless Conrad Bloss lost his life in this battle as we find no trace of him after this time.

Part 2

Sept 6 2006
Possible spouse for Conrad Bloss: Anna Maria Daubenspeck born about 1726. I had received this from Robert Emory (see citations) however Carl H. Bloss has stated to me that this is not correct and she is not Conrads spouse.

Per Carl Bloss (Sept 2006)

Conrad and Magdalena were sponsors for a child of Jacob Daubenspeck and wife Julianna - daughter Anna Magdalena Daubenspeck B. Feb 16, 1753. This has led many researchers to conclude that Conrad's wife name was Daubenspeck.
Conrad and Magdalena were sponsors for a child Daniel Reber on Feb 13, 1763. Big problem is mainden name of Conrad's wife. Most current information lead to The Reber family unless Daubenspeck family can come up with more than a family tradition. Keith Bloss says "last name for her is in the Langensebold records published in a book by Annette Burgert - "Eighteenth Century Immigrants from Langensebold in Hesse to America" published in 1997. In this she is listed as an Anna Magdalena REBER b. 3 June 1720. They married in Germany 30 Nov 1740 and had their first child Anna Margaretha there in 12 Nov 1741. Magdalena is the daughter of Bernhard Reber (son of Daniel Reber and Maria ?RONPEL) and Anna Maria (daughter of Valentine AHL).
Known information is that Johan Conrad Bloss emigrated to America from Rotterdam on the ship "Francis and Elizabeth" (George North, Master) that arrived in Philadelphia PA, 21 September 1742. He resided in Heidelberg Twp area of PA as a farmer and weaver. Colonial records indicate he owned 25 acres of land in Bucks County by 1750 (This was the county of record until 1752 formation of Northampton County).
He enlisted in Captain Nicholas Kern's Company in August 27, 1776 whose unit was activated in Perth Amboy prior to the Battle for Long Island (Battle of Brooklyn). It is anticipated that he died in this battle (War Records - PA Archives, Vol 8, Series 5th, p. 26).
He is listed in township records as the 1st Constable of the newly formed Heidelberg Twp.

Part 3

The following treatise was written by Carl Bloss putting forth his research and his conclusions on the Conrad Bloss controversy. I find his conclusions to be highly credible.
Jeff Padell

JOHANN CONRAD BLOß
&
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

FOREWARD

Since day one I have been embroiled in a family controversy in connection with one - JOHANN CONRAD BLOß and his role in the American Revolution. I have tried to re-assemble and source the known information at this point in time. The reader must then decide for himself what to believe based on the facts. I will render my own conclusions at the end.
Carl H. Bloss
10/15/2009carl.h.bloss@gmail.com <mailto:carl.h.bloss@gmail.com>

WHO IS JOHANN CONRAD BLOß?

Johann Conrad Bloß, son of Johannes Bloß, was born in Langenselbold, Germany, baptized on 5 January 1718. (This is the German spelling of the [SHARFES S] to "ss", and is the key to the correct pronunciation.) He married Anna Magdalena Reber, daughter of Johannes Reber, in Germany, on 30 November 1740. They had a daughter, Anna Margaretha Bloss, born 12 November 1741 before they began their journey to America. (Burgert 5) (Leutzner) They sailed on the ship "Frances and Elizabeth" and arrived at the Port of Philadelphia on 21 September 1742. He signed (with a signature) the Oath of Allegiance to the King of England as required when he arrived. (Strassburger and Hinke) There are no records when he actually moved to the Lehigh Valley. In America he is known as Conrad Bloss. His oldest son, John George, was born in 1744. He applied for a warrant for land in Bucks County as early as 1749 (about 7 years after he arrived), with more land bought in 1750 through 1767. (Roberts)

It will be necessary to present some background information to make a more informed conclusion:

COUNTY ORIGINS

In 1752, Northampton County was formed from Bucks County (there being 3 original counties of Bucks, Philadelphia and Chester.) The boundary line extended between the present Berks and Lehigh counties and ran through the present counties of Schuylkill, Columbia, Lycoming, Tioga and Potter. Bucks County at its formation included its entire present territory along with the counties of Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming Susquehanna, Bradford and Sullivan and parts of the counties just mentioned. Philadelphia County included Montgomery and Berks Counties and that portion which ran between parallel lines terminating at the northwestern boundaries. The remainder of Pennsylvania (more than half its area) belonged to Chester County. Lehigh County was not formed until 1812. (Kerchner unp) (See maps in Appendix)

Heidelberg Township included both Washington and Heidelberg Townships, first in Bucks County (known as the Heidelberg District), then Northampton County in 1752, and of the present Lehigh County formed in 1812. It must be noted that there are quite a few Heidelberg Townships; first Bucks, then Northampton County; the same in Berks and Lancaster County also. Many original records DID NOT DEFINE the county. Conrad Blose (Plose) (English writing of the German word Bloß was Blose) was named a constable for Heidelberg Twp when it was formed in 1752. (Heller 21 - 22) Records substantiate that he remained in this post until at least 1756 when a successor was named. (Treasurer's Accounts 55) We also need to recognize where Heidelberg Township is in relation to any other entities such as Towamensing Township in Carbon County. Heidelberg Township is located to the left of the Lehigh River and south of the Blue Mountains. Towamensing is located to the right of the Lehigh River but above the Blue Mountains. Lehigh Township of Northampton County is to the east of the Lehigh River and South of the Blue Mountains. (See Map in Appendix)

History of Heidelberg Union Church

Raymond Hollenbach states that Heidelberg Church was the only church in the immediate area and was a UNION church, combining congregations of Lutheran and Reformed members. The first church in Heidelberg Twp was built in 1744 - two years after the arrival of Conrad Bloss. (Strassburger 329) Conrad Bloss arrived in America September 21, 1742 aboard the ship Francis and Elizabeth. (Strassburger 329) His name is not listed as one of the original contributors to this church. However, the first church burned in Indian attacks, and in 1757, we have the names of 56 persons contributing to the building of the new church, including Conrad BLOSS, his son Georg, along with possibly a relative of the original Reber family: Johannes Reber. (Hollenbach 3 - 4) We know Conrad was of some importance in the local church community. Other early churches of the same time period were Egypt, Jordan and Unionville (became Schlosser's Church at Neffs).

Revolutionary War Period

"By 1772, all available land in Heidelberg had been taken up. In that year there lived in Heidelberg Township 117 families…all of whom were probable member of Heidelberg Church." (Hollenbach 7) Hollenbach's records jump to 1777 when the militia was established, "to which all able-bodied men between 18 and 53 belonged, Heidelberg furnishing two such companies of 225 persons." (Hollenbach7) CONRAD BLOSS is NOT in this list, (In 1777 Conrad would have been age 60 based on being born about 1717) although his sons 2^nd Lt. George Bloss and Daniel Bloss can be found in this 1777 militia list. (Leickel 7 - 11) This militia was composed of men from Heidelberg, Lowhill, Weisenberg, Lynn and Penn Townships in a battalion commanded by Colonel Henry Geiger. (See PA Archives, Vol. 25, p. 178-197 for all the names - which seems to include all the male members of the Heidelberg congregations at that time.) (Hollenbach 7) Hollenbach further states that "8 men from Heidelberg were in the Flying Battalion which took part in the Battle of Long Island." (Hollenbach 7) HE DOES NOT STATE WHO THESE EIGHT MEN ARE BY NAME! There is no known listing of these eight men. There are no known records in Heidelberg Township that this Conrad Bloss ever served in the Revolutionary War. (Conrad would have been age 60 in 1776.)(Hollenbach: Rev. War)

A list of the men from Heidelberg who served in the Revolutionary War (151 of them) was copied into a record in the "Military History of the Area". The known militia or Associators are not included in these lists. All of these lists were after the formation of the militia in 1777. (Leickel 7) The Heidelberg units listed as a part of the Northampton County grouping varied from time to time:
1776 Heidelberg was in the 2^nd Battalion
1777 Heidelberg was in the 3^rd Battalion
1780 Heidelberg was in the 6^th Battalion
1783 Heidelberg was in the 1^st Battalion (Leickel 7)

Northampton County & the Revolution

The war known as the American Revolution extended over 7 years - from 19 April 1775 until 13 September 1783. [Covers time from Lexington and Concord to the signing of the Peace Treaty]

In the summer of 1775 the Northampton County Committee of Safety organized various townships into "COMPANIES". Before this time, with no organized government, volunteer groups of men formed military organizations called "ASSOCIATORS".
Of special note among these Associators were:
Easton 87 men under Peter Kichlein
Forks Twp 126 men under Jacob Arndt
Lehigh Twp 70 men under Yost Dreisbach
Heidelberg Twp 100 men under Michael Ohl
Towamensing Twp 50 men under Nicholas Kern …
(A total of 26 Township units contributed with a militia strength for Northampton County at 2,357 men.) (Myers 18 - 20)

Immediately, a company of 70 riflemen under Abraham Miller of Hamilton Twp was recruited and went to Boston to serve under George Washington's command (25 July 1775) to fight for the Charlestown Peninsula north of Boston. (Myers 20)

In Pennsylvania, in 1775, there were two distinct serving units: one called "THE LINE", the other being "THE MILITIA". General Anthony Wayne commanded 13 Regiments in "The LINE". Fifty-seven battalions of ASSOCIATORS formed the MILITIA (or reserve) with 3 more battalions of 500 each as full-time persons. (Myers 20) I can not find Conrad Bloss in any of the 1775 recorded Associator or Militia units.

In 1776 the Continental Congress set up a "FLYING CAMP" of several thousands with 3 month's service to be recruited "in case of emergency." Pennsylvania was to supply 6,000 men; Northampton County quota was 346. (Myers 21) That emergency came on 17 March 1776, so units were formed and assembled at Perth Amboy, NJ by the end of August. These units were known as the Northampton County Battalion of the "Flying Camp" under the command of Lt. Col Peter Kichlein of Northampton County; Colonel Joseph Hart of Bucks County; Major Michael Probst and Sgt Major John Spangenberg. (Myers 21)

Four Battalions (and sometimes called "Companies" in the records) were mustered on 9 July 1776, there being records of these original musters of 313 men of the line and their officers. The 1^st Battalion consisted of 92 men under Capt John Arndt and was named the Rifle Company coming from Easton, Bethlehem, Forks, Williamstown, Lower Saucon, Plainfield and Mt. Bethel Townships. The 2^nd Battalion consisted of 120 men under Captain Henry Hagenbach coming from Macungie, Whitehall, Lowhill, Upper Saucon, Upper Milford, Salisbury, Weisenberg, HEIDELBERG, Lynn and Penn Townships. The 3^rd Battalion consisted of 57 men under Captain Nicholas Kern coming from Allentown, Moore, Lehigh, Chestnut Hill and TOWAMENSING Townships. (This is the only known record of a "Conrad Bloss" mustering with this 3^rd Battalion on 9 July 1776.) The 4^th Battalion consisted of 49 men under Captain Timothy Jayne coming from Upper Mt Bethel, Lower Smithfield, Upper Smithfield, Delaware and Hamilton Townships. (Egle 612, 621)

A second quota of units "ready to serve" was filled with 278 men (musters are recorded) later in the fall of 1776: 1^st Battalion of 71 men under John Santee; 2^nd Battalion of 138 men under Christian Fisher & Stephen Balliet; 3^rd Battalion of 54 men under John Hays; and 4^th Battalion of 15 men (since this group already sent 2 Companies of militia). (Egle 629)

Quite a bit has been written about these units being deployed to Perth Amboy by the end of August in 1776. (Davis) Colonel Kichlein's (Kachline) units have been described at length in connection with the Battle of Long Island or more appropriately the Battle of Brooklyn. (Descendants of Peter Kichline 60 - 64) (Oldest Volunteer Company 1 - 5) The object of this Battle was to preserve the city and harbor of New York, which the Continental Congress regarded as a most strategic position of military and commercial importance. (Gallagher 13 - 14 ) This Battle is often called "the Thermopylae of the Revolution and the Pennsylvania Germans were the Spartans", since Col. Kichlein's Battalion was almost completely destroyed at Long Island. (Myers 30 - 31) Following this Battle there was a general retreat and re-formation of surviving troops at Fort Washington. (Myers 30 - 31) These musters were supposed to be for a 3 month term of service (release time of December) and a bounty paid of 3 pounds but were supposed to be skilled riflemen. (History of Easton 125) This was also a time of many desertions in the field.

A brief summary of this military effort indicates the Americans assembled between 11,000 - 13,000 men for this confrontation in August 1776, with most of the militia being held back behind the main fortifications at Brooklyn Heights. Confirmed casualties (the term used was "lost") for the Americans in the initial battle is 4,000 wounded, captured or dead ; of this number more than half were confirmed to have died. (Gallagher 136 - 137) The worst casualties were from the areas the Northampton and PA contingents of the "Flying Camp" fought. The British have said 3,300 died with another 1,097 being sent to prison camps or prison ships. (Gallagher 136 - 137) General Washington retreated with about 9,000 - 10,000 troops, since newer units were being added. (Gallagher 153 - 154 ) The Battle at Fort Washington left another 52 Americans dead and another 2,818 men captured while covering still another retreat. (Gallagher 164)

We can also state that the British assembled more than 35,000 men (27,000 trained and well-equipped hired soldiers) and reported losses of only 373. (Gallagher 61, 109) What a lopsided battle - the American Army was "flanked", out-maneuvered and fighting against odds of 15 to 1. Did anyone survive??? Records are incomplete as to who was wounded, captured or died in battle. Of more than 70 units serving under General Washington at this important event, more than 52 musters in unit records after the battle were not completed or have not been located. (Gallagher 136) Many of the units were combined or re-assembled. We have had to rely on fractured records, pension applications and survivor reports when individuals returned. With mass burials on the spot, the army in full retreat, reassignment of survivors, desertions after the battle, records do not give us the information we need to know about who survived or who died. During the 7 years of British occupation, more than 11,000 Americans died while being held on "prison ships. (Gallagher 174) Reports, as recorded from the prisons and prison ships, seem to show that most would have preferred death on the battle field compared what they had to endure. (Dandridge - entire book)

We do know that 2 of the three officers of the Capt Nicholas Kern 3^rd Company returned to do battle again. (Various including Pa Archives) From this same unit in which a Conrad Bloss mustered, Frederick Nagel's unsuccessful application for a pension upon his release provides the BEST first hand information of the situation: that "the regiment to which he belonged got in great confusion, and at about four o'clock in the afternoon his Colonel (Kichline), who was commanding on foot, collected about two hundred of them together and had their arms put in order, for we were in a hollow, and the enemy on a hill. He said he would break through their lines and escape to New York. When we got about halfway up the hill, the fire of the British came so hard, and so many fell, that the Colonel ordered a retreat. In a few minutes he was taken prisoner, and we all fled in confusion into some briars and high grass, along a pond. About sunset the British and Hessians came upon us and took us prisoners." (Application for Pension: Frederick Nagel)

We know that Col. Kichlein himself and at least two of his four Captains, Hagenbach and Jayne, were captured at Long Island. At least one of the other two Captains, John Arndt, was wounded. These were mostly from the 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th Companies. I have been able to find that Nicholas Kern and Enoch Beer, officers of the 3^rd Company survived and returned. Gallagher's records quote that Kichline's PA Militia had 27 losses, plus an unidentified company on Battle Hill ranging from 50 to 100 men, who were wiped out. (Gallagher 137) This would reflect about half of the entire Northampton contingent of 313 men. (Myers 31)

Disaster struck again at Fort Washington on 16 November with more than 2,800 American taken prisoner (2,200 identified as PA Germans) in a doomed defense. (Gallagher 164) Frederick Nagel's account of his own captivity parallels most other experiences recounted. After the retreat from Long Island, many of the units were hastily reformed. He mentions by name an Ensign Beechy, Cornelius Daniel and ? Berger who attempted to escape from their captors. He was then placed with 5 others, Henry Godyer, Jacob Swap, Christian Henninger ( of Hagenbach's Company), Berger and Daniel until "the close of the war, until peace was restored." (Application for Pension: Frederick Nagel) (I have begun a search for each member of this 3^rd company who mustered, hoping to find where they came from, who survived, and who didn't. Since units were combined and shifted around during the battle, there is no sure way knowing! )

WHICH CONRAD BLOSS?

According to the PA Archives, a CONRAD BLOSS mustered on 9 July 1776 in the 1^st Battalion of Associators in the County of Northampton…commanded by Col. Hart, and in Capt. Nicholas Kern's 3^rd Company. ("Captain Kern's Company" 565 - 567, See listing in Appendix) Since Nicholas Kern collected his men from the Towamensing area and possibly the Lehigh Township area, NOT HEIDELBERG, we need to consider if this might have been Johann Conrad; his son - Conrad, or even a completely different Conrad. (Egle 612)

Who was eligible? Johann Conrad Bloss of Heidelberg, baptised in January of 1718 (possibly born in 1717) in Langenselbold, Germany, would have been age 59-60 in the year 1776. (Burgert 5) Depending on the specific time of the muster (militia rules of ages 18 - 53), he might have been eligible to serve but his age is on the upper side, younger men tended to serve first, until later in the war.

Johann Conrad's son, Conrad was born about 1758 making his age 18 in 1776. (Bloss, Keith)(The birth of all of Conrad's children has not been verified by record and most have been "derived" from death information or gravestones.) This son eventually had property and lived in Towamensing Twp, Carbon County. Very little is known about this son until after the war. His older brothers John George (age 32 in 1776) and Daniel (age 24) DID NOT serve until 1777 and later.

We also need to consider the fact that Johann Conrad's brother, Johann Peter, came to America in 1766 with a son named Conrad, baptised in 1755 and would have been about age 21 (but we have no records as to where this family actually settled and lived.) (Burgert 5 - 6)

Some have actually confused one GEORG CONRAD BLOSS who came to America in 1749 and stopped over in New Hanover, PA but he moved on to Virginia in the 1750's to form a different line. (Savage and Bloss)

Raymond Hollenbach and Clinton Joel Bloss, early genealogists, have just muddled the situation with mis-identifications and the use of terms such as "without a doubt" or "no doubt", but never a shred a PROOF! Until we can prove otherwise, these only become family "legends".

Let's collect what information we have about Johann Conrad Bloss at that time. Keep in mind the various spellings of the surname of BLOß: Bloss, Blose, Bloz, Blos, Blotz, Blows, Bloce, Blois, Blass, Blaas and even Plose.

1) We use the name JOHANN Conrad Bloss, son of Johannes Bloss, to distinguish him from GEORG Conrad Bloss, son of George Bloss, who settled in Virginia. When coming to America the first name was often dropped or not used to designate the son of a particular person - thus Conrad Bloss. Most official documents use the name of CONRAD.

2) He became the first Constable of Heidelberg Township when it was founded in 1752 and remained in this position until at least 1756 (date last known that monies were submitted to the County by a Conrad PLOSE). (Myers 21 -22) (Miscellaneous Public Records) He must have been well enough known to be assigned this post. He signed a few petitions for roads in the area in 1753. (Petition to Court 19 June 1753)

3) He was a large land owner in the area (more than 331 acres) (Roberts) (Hollenbach - map) and was one of the 59 Reformed congregation members to sign an agreement to build a new church at Heidelberg in 1757. (Hollenbach 4 - 6) He seems to be a well-known and important member of his community and church. He was a linen weaver and farmer by trade. (Roberts)

4) He is in the Heidelberg Tax Lists in 1761/ 1772 & 1773. His main properties were signed over to his oldest son George in 1767 as shown in the deed and the Heidelberg tax lists of 1773/ 1776 & 1779. (Leizy) (PA Archives: Series III, Vol.19)

5) His name seems to have disappeared after the 1773 tax records. He is NOT listed as a resident of Heidelberg Township in 1776 (no indication if this was before or after the muster of July 9 although most other records of this time were dated in January), only his sons George and Daniel are listed. (Leizy) If he died, there are no actual records of his death or burial. It is also important to realize that many early families buried their own on the family homesteads. His wife is listed alone in the 1790 census as "Lana" and son George is also. (1790 Census) Anna Magdalena is listed as a widow and sponsor for several families between 1781 and 1784. (Various local church records) His widow, Anna lived with son-in-law Peter Seidel for at least 5 years prior to her death in 1803. Administration records at her death leave no clues as to Conrad. (Estate # 2203) There is no trace as to her burial either. ( I found a recent statement from Raymond Hollenbach about finding a grave stone for "Magdalena Reber" in a pile of overturned stone in the old Heidelberg Church Cemetery - am verifying information) There is no record if his wife applied for or was rejected for a pension after the War, which was granted to most applicants if their family members died in service. (No pension records on file or applications)

6) Church records are conspicuously void, many parts are missing - there are recorded burials of others of the same time frame and persons serving in the War but no mention of JOHANN CONRAD BLOSS. (Hollenbach) We have found NO Bibles or early family records to this point beyond the biographies written by Clinton Joel Bloss for the Henry's History of Lehigh County (Henry) and Hollenbach's History of Heidelberg Church. (Hollenbach) How could someone have just disappeared???

7) Adding to the confusion is finding another document recently - The Oath of Allegiance to the USA from Northampton County, PA signed on 26 July 1777 by CONRAD BLOS and by George BLOST dated 19 July 1777. This was required of all males over 18 years of age, the penalty for refusing was loss of citizenship (modified later for fines for those refusing for religious purposes). Since this listing covers only a part of Northampton County, there is no specific identification of which Conrad is mentioned or where he is from. (Northampton 199 - 200) (I am trying to identify the proportion of individuals which might have come from Heidelberg Township or from Towamensing Township and to match up any names of soldiers returning. I will also search additional listings.) So, which Conrad signed this Oath??

To make this even more interesting, let's look at Towamensing Township (now in Carbon County) where several members of the Bloss/Blose family migrated. Tax records show NO Bloss family members before 1779 (after the war already started).

1) Peter Bloss (a weaver) is in the 1779 tax list for this area along with a brother Heinrich - these being sons of Johann Conrad. Peter is listed again in 1781. (Henry 174) Little is known of this Peter except that he married a Rebecca …. and died about 1785. (Roberts) A Rebecca "Plose" is listed in the 1790 census for Towamensing. (1790 Census, Towamensing)

2) Henry (Heinrich) Bloss was thought to have settled in Carbon County about 1778 although he is only listed in tax records for 1779/ 1785/ 1786 & 1788. (Leizy ) He is listed in the 1790 Towamensing census. Henry owned more than 120 acres at this time. Henry also served later in the Revolutionary War. (PA Archives )

3) CONRAD (JR) (youngest son of Johann Conrad) is first found in Towamensing Township in the land records showing Conrad being assessed as early as 1789 along with Henry. (Leizy) In the 1790 census he is listed with a son and 2 daughters/ again in the 1800 census with 1 son and 4 daughters. (1790 Census, Towamensing) Records of children being born is found at both Heidelberg (Hollenbach 42, 43) and at least one daughter at St. John's in Towamensing (St. John's) so we can't tell if he was living in Heidelberg or Towamensing at these times. THERE IS A GAP OF MORE THAN 10 YEARS WITH NO MENTION OF A CONRAD BLOSS??? Born about 1758, this Conrad would have been 18 years of age in 1776 and could have served in the War in some capacity. (Keith Bloss) We have NO firm records of his birth, his marriage or when he actually moved to Towamensing Township. But since he is found later in Towamensing, we need to consider his joining Capt. Nicholas Kern's Company of that area. This Conrad Bloss from the Towamensing area moved to Luzerne with his family in the early 1800's. He also had a son named Conrad. (Keith Bloss)

GENERAL SUMMARY

1) There are no known records of which CONRAD we are discussing, only suppositions. There are no known military, church or civil records of the death and burial of JOHANN CONRAD BLOSS. There are also no known records to verify the dates of birth for Johann Conrad's children, either, other than death records and gravestones. In 1776 his children would have been: John George (age 32), Peter (age unknown), Daniel (age 24), Heinrich (age 22) and Conrad, Jr (age 18); all eligible to serve. We have relocation records of Conrad, Jr into the Towamensing area and then to Luzerne County but with large gaps in the early years.

2) There are no military records beyond the original muster in 1776 to determine if CONRAD died, was captured and imprisoned, or returned on his own. (Hollenbach's list of Revolutionary War Patriots from Heidelberg Township does not include Johann Conrad Bloss) We must consider the idea that the muster under Captain Nicholas Kern was from the Towamensing district, not Heidelberg Township. WHY WOULD JOHANN CONRAD MUSTER OUTSIDE HIS HOME AREA??? We cannot find any of his neighbors among this muster.

3) JOHAN CONRAD sold off his land to his oldest son George in 1767, as many families did as they were aging. (Deed Book B1) There are no known administrative papers for Johann Conrad except those of his widow at her death in 1805. He is not listed among the residents of Heidelberg Township in 1776, unless he had already died between the 1773 tax list and 1776 dates. Parents often lived with their children as they got older and quite were often buried in a family plot on the homestead, but there are no records of such for Conrad as with his wife. Anna Magdalena, as a widow, lived with her daughter Eva Elizabeth and her son-in-law, Peter Seidel, until her death but there are no burial records.

4) We find a CONRAD BLOS listed among those signing the Oath of Allegiance in 1777 along with George BLOTZ. Was this JOHANN CONRAD or was this CONRAD Jr.? We don't find in these signings JOHANN CONRAD's other sons, Daniel, Peter or Henry, who were of age, but migrated to Towamensing about the same time as Conrad Jr, nor are they on any other list? (With more than 4,000 residents of Northampton County who took this Oath, we have not been able to retrieve the lists of all the names.) It is difficult to separate the generations by name alone since names were repeated in several generations. Henry had sons named Peter, Daniel, Charles who in turn had sons named Charles and Daniel, etc. Johann Conrad Bloss had a son named Conrad, who also had a son named Conrad. Of course, Johann Conrad had a brother Johann Peter, who came to America in 1766, with a son named Conrad (about age 21).

CONCLUSIONS

1) I am most inclined to believe it was Conrad Jr or a completely different Conrad that served in the Revolutionary War. If we consider the Conrad Jr in Towamensing Township, then he returned to raise a family. Georg Conrad Bloss moved to Virginia about 1750 and was NOT here.

2) I think Conrad Jr accompanied his brothers to Towamensing and while there, he mustered under the command of Captain Nicholas Kern. I find it difficult to understand why a single, older, individual, Johann Conrad Bloss, would go so far out of his way to enroll in a completely alien group with none of his friends or neighbors. The age also needs to be considered - would someone closer to 60 be more acceptable than someone near their 20's? His sons, who were of age to join, are not listed until later in the war.

3) There are NO military, church or civil records to show that Johann Conrad Bloss served or died in the cause of the American Revolution, whereas others in his neighborhood were recognized. Those who served and returned seemed to have had better recognition than those who might have died. We have no record of his death and burial at all. He might have died at this time, been buried in a homestead plot or the "old cemetery at Heidelberg", but we can't prove it. I cannot reasonably accept the idea that Clinton Joel Bloss and Raymond Hollenbach, well-known persons who chronicled the Bloss Family, would use the terms that "without a doubt" or "no doubt" Johann Conrad Bloss died at Long Island, without substantive backup, but they have not provided such. If this was family lore, they should have stated such until proven. Genealogists also contribute to the confusion by the continuous listing of these statements as FACT. Or were they just trying to preserve four generations of memories?

4) Military records for the time period leave much to be desired. Records show that "a" Conrad Bloss mustered in 1776 under Captain Nicholas Kern. Since Nicholas Kern was in charge of the Towamensing area group, I tried to connect any others of this muster to Heidelberg but could NOT. I can not find out yet the names of any of those 8 men from Heidelberg that Hollenbach stated were in the Flying Camp.

5) After the Battle of Brooklyn and Fort Washington, poor records were kept as to who was captured, who died or even who re-enlisted or deserted. We have Col. Kichlein's return muster records for Captain Arndt's Company from Easton but very few others. Companies were combined with each other for survival. There is no specific record that Conrad Bloss was captured and returned or that he died. The Frederick Nagel deposition (although from the same Company of 57 men) does not mention a Conrad Bloss. Even with several officers from this company returning, we have no firm return muster. The chances of survival were quite slim from the information we have of this Battle but we do know that some did survive, even 2 of the 3 officers of the company.

6) DAR records of the past have not been adequately substantiated through documentation - so the myth lives on. The records at the Greenwich Cemetery in Brooklyn are incomplete and rely on individuals to submit information - so the myth lives on. Early genealogists relied on information from family members and family memories - so the myth lives on.

7) New information comes to light all the time. When something relevant comes along, I will reconsider my position. Meanwhile my conclusions are:

JOHANN CONRAD BLOSS OF HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY DID NOT SERVE IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR.

CONRAD BLOSS, THE YOUNGEST SON OF JOHANN CONRAD BLOSS, WHO MOVED TO TOWAMENSING TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY; MUSTERED IN THE 3^RD COMPANY OF CAPTAIN NICHOLAS KERN 9 JULY 1776; SERVED AND FOUGHT AT LONG ISLAND BUT RETURNED, SIGNED THE NEW OATH OF ALLEGIANCE, AND RAISED A FAMILY IN TOWAMENSING TOWNSHIP BEFORE MOVING TO LUZERNE COUNTY.

Carl H. Bloss
Phoebe Berks Village
9 Reading Drive, Apt. 235
Wernersville, PA 19565
carl.h.bloss@gmail.com <mailto:carl.h.bloss@gmail.com>

Ancestry.com
shows a land warrant 25 Aug 1765 location Es-623 25 acres

i. Anna Margaretha Bloss was born on Nov 12, 1741 in Langenselbold, Germany^²³⁶ and died on an unknown date.

98 ii. John George Bloss (born on Oct 15, 1744 in Washington Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania - died on Apr 19, 1815, buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania)

iii. Susanna Bloss was born about 1748 in Heideberg Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania^²³⁶ and died on an unknown date.

iv. Eva Elizabeth Bloss was born on Sep 7, 1750 in Washington Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^²³⁶ and died on an unknown date.

v. Daniel Bloss was born about 1752 in Washington Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁴⁶ and died before Mar 15, 1803 in Denmark Manor. Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania.^²⁷⁵

vi. Henry Bloss was born in 1754 in Heideberg Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania^²³⁶ and died on Feb 2, 1834^²³⁶ at age 80.

vii. Sonia Bloss was born about 1756 in Heideberg Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania^²³⁶ and died on an unknown date.

viii. Conrad Bloss was born in 1758 in Heideberg Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania^²³⁶ and died on an unknown date.

ix. Catherine Blose was born on an unknown date in Heideberg Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania^²³⁶ and died on an unknown date.

xi. Peter Bloss was born on an unknown date in Heideberg Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania and died in 1785.^²³⁶

• Baptism Sponsor: Conrad Bloss and Magdalena sponsors for Daniel Rebber, Feb 1763. ²⁷⁶

General Notes: Per Ivana Erney

Brøderbund WFT Vol. 16, Ed. 1, Tree #2134, Date of Import: 5 Jun 1999]

From: "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace to America"
Came to America on the "Robert and Alice" 11 September 1738, with his brother Johan Nicholas and his uncle Johannes. His brother Johannes came in 1741 on the "Lydia".

From Broderbund Banner Blue, WFT Vol. 1 #5027
From the "Ancestral History of Yost Snyder":
"Johan Nicholas Schneider, Johan Friedrich Schneider, and Johannes Schneider, presumably brothers, arrived in Philadelphia 11 Sept 1738 on the ship 'Robert and Alice. They settled in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Their birth dates are not known but they were apparently young adults when they arrived."
"They may have come from the same general area as other Germans in Lehigh County of whom James Hauser wrote in 1920, 'More than three-fourths of the inhabitants of the county are German, or their descendants, and the localities in which they lived were generally named in honor of the fatherland, as Hanover, Heidelberg, Weisenberg .... They speak a dialect of the German language which is akin to the language of their forefathers who came from the Palatinate...."
"Frederick, as stated above, arrived in Philadelphia on 11 Sept, 1738 and settled near Egypt, Pa. He married Anna Maria Saeger, daughter of Johan Nicholas and Anna Barbara Saeger of Whitehall Twp. Anna Barbara was born in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany in 1721 and came to America in 1733 with her parents."
"Frederick and Barbara were married in 1740 and lived in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh co. (In 'The Saeger Family, Elizabeth Saeger Daniel places the family in Northampton County, which would be true until 1812, but the area is now called Lehigh County)."
"The family moved to Heidelberg Twp after the baptism of two children at ERC; see p 6. Heidelberg Twp is just NE of North Whitehall Twp. Frederick was one of the contributors when the first Heidelberg Church was built in 1744-45."
"He took out land warrants for a total of 294 acres in Pleasant Corner which is near the Lowhill Twp line. In 1769 he was listed as one of the first members of Lowhill Church. The church is still there, on Pa. Rte 100, near Pleasant Corner. The Blue Mountain range, a part of the Appalachian Mountains., and the
Appalachian Trail are just north of this area."
"Frederick was on the 1772 tax list but not on later lists. He may have died about this time. No death record located for him or his wife, Anna Maria (Saeger)."

From: "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace" p. 13
The 1738 emigration year was terrible in the number of deaths at sea. It is estimated that 35% of the emigrants died at sea. On one ship, the "Charming Nancy" 250 died at sea and only 65 survived.

Johann married Anna Maria Saeger ¹⁹⁹ in 1740 in , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.¹⁹⁹ Anna was born on Aug 6, 1720 in Reichenbach, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died in 1790 in Whitehall Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁹ at age 70.

99 i. Ann Barbara Schneider (born on Mar 10, 1749 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania - died on Nov 1, 1790 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania)

ii. Susanna Schneider was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

iii. Georg Jacob Schneider was born in Jul 1741 in , , Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

iv. Johan Samuel Schneider was born on Nov 20, 1742 in , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

v. Johannes Schneider was born in Jan 1745^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

vi. Christian Schneider was born about 1750 in , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

199. Anna Maria Saeger ¹⁹⁹ was born on Aug 6, 1720 in Reichenbach, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died in 1790 in Whitehall Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania^¹⁹⁹ at age 70.

200. Simon Wehr ²⁴² ^,243 ^,244 was born about 1720 in Germany^²⁷⁷ and died about 1799 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania^{²⁰⁰^,278} about age 79.

General Notes: Arrived in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on Nov 24, 1740, as indicated on list #78 Foreigners aboard Ship Loyal Judith (with 95 passengers. This ship left Rotterdam with a stop at Deal England. Simon Wehr took the oaths of the Government in the presence of George Thomas, Govenor of Penna and Samuel Hassel, Philadelphia's Mayor.

Received land warrants #20 on Oct 3 1753 for 161 acres
#196 Apr 6, 1787 for 60 acres
# 2783 Aug 15, 1767 for 25 acres

His will dated 1787 probated at Easton Apr 10, 1799 leaving 8 children.

Sponsor with Wife Catherina for Johann Simon Schneider son of Valentin and Catherina Schneider May 30, 1747

Per Keith Butler
There were 3 more daughters
Maria Margaretha
Maria Magdalena
Maria Christina

SIMON WEHR arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. on November 25, 1740, as indicated on List #78, Foreigners aboard Ship Loyal Judith, with 95 passengers. This ship left from Rotterdam with a stop at Deal, England where these German passengers apparently boarded. Simon Wehr took and Subscribed to the Oaths of the Government in the presence of George Thomas, Governor of Penna. and Samuel Hassel, Philadelphia Mayor.
During the years 1727 and 1775 records indicate that approximately 39,000 passengers arrived in Philadelphia, all of German descent. Listed below are names of Wehr and their arrival date in addition to Simon Wehr.
1. Hans Jorg Wehr, Ship 176 Duth of Wirtenberg from Rotterdam and Cowes, England, arrival Oct. 16, 1751.
2. Johan T.(Theis) Wehr, Ship Two Brothers, Sept. 18,1752, Rotterdam and Cowes.
3. Michael Wer, Ship Neptune, Oct. 7, 1775,Rotterdam and Portsmouth
4. Andreas Wehr, Ship Anderson, Sept. 27, 1752, Rotterdam and Gosport.
5. Christjan Wehr, Ship Betsy, Oct. 3, 1765, Rotterdam and Cowes.
6. John. Hen. Philip Wehr, Ship Sally, Aug. 23, 1773, Rotterdam and Portsmouth.
7. Christian Wehr, age 54 yrs. with wife and a daughter, aged 22 yrs.
Many of the German settlers that came to Pennsylvania left their homes in Southern Germany, commonly referred to as Palatinate, because of religious problems with the Catholic Church. During the Reformation period, thousands of people abandoned the formalities and ceremonies of the prevailing Church and formed new denominations such as the Lutheran , the Reformed Church, etc. They were people in the minority and thus were persecuted and oppressed, and their lives were made burdensome and disagreeable. Fortunately for them it so happened that William Penn was making it known in England that he had land in America where people would be welcome to come to settle down and enjoy freedom form religious persecution, own land, and raise their families in their own manner. Consequently these German People worked their way westward towards Rotterdam, one of the sailing centers of that day; they also arrived in Cowes and Deal and other English cities where the ships from Holland could load up these passengers. A list of these sailing?s was published in books by Mr. Strassburger entitled Penna. German Pioneers. Simon Wehr apparently 20 years of age after arrival in Philadelphia with or without a wife as none was listed although that cannot be confirmed since wives names were generally not listed by name. There is record of he and his wife Catharina having appeared in 1749 at the Trappe Lutheran church located presently in Montgomery county, to sponsor a baptism for a child of Johan Simon Schneider. This is the only time his name appears in Trappe. Simon Wehr is known as being a member of the Reformed Church in his native Heidelberg Township in Penna, but unfortunately the Reformed Church in Trappe has long ago passed out of existence.The Heidelberg Church was a jointure between the Reformed and Lutheran Church and Simon Wehr and his family were active members of the Reformed Church, but frequently since 1764 participated in the Lutheran Church at baptisms. The first church at Heidelberg burned and the second Church was erected in 1756 and Simon, Nicholas, Lorenz and Philip assisted in its erection. At the same time they also built a school House. Simon Wehr and Michael Ohl were a committee of two from the Reformed Church with two men from the Lutheran Church were delegated to go to Philadelphia to obtain the requisite papers and fee-simple deed and lawful possession of this school and church land, which they accomplished. Simon Wehr received Land Warrants #20 on Oct. 3, 1753 for 161 acres; #196 April 6 1787 for 60 acres and #2783 Aug. 15, 1767 for 25 acres. His will was dated 1787 and probated at Easton April 10, 1799, the apparent year of his death, leaving 8 children."

Simon married Catherina Unknown. Catherina was born between 1720 and 1740 and died before 1820.

ii. Nicholas Wehr was born about 1742, died on an unknown date, and was buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

100 iii. Lorenz Wehr (born on Mar 16, 1743 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania - died on Jul 1, 1795, buried in Heidelberg Cemetery, Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania)

viii. Conrad Wehr was born about 1763 and died on Aug 28, 1828^²⁷⁷ about age 65.

202. Daniel Burger ²⁴⁷ was born about 1699 in Germany^²⁴⁷ and died between 1774 and 1775 in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.^²⁴⁷

General Notes: From David Helfrich

Daniel Burger who came over prior to the date of his earliest appearance in the Heidelberg Church records, came on the Ship Samuel, Captain: Hugh Percy, from Rotterdam. It arrived in Philadelphia on 27 Aug 1739. It shows a list of 111 male passengers over 16 years of age, including Daniel Burger.BURGERT, ANNETTE KUNSELMAN. Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German-Speaking Lands to North America. Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society, 16/19. Birdsboro, PA: The Pennsylvania German Society. Vol. 2: The Western Palatinate. 1985. 405p.

Here's who was with him, and where they came from...

Daniel Burger, age 40
Maria Margretha (Faust)
Johann Adam, age 2
Juliana, age 1

Ancestry.com "Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s" Taken from original manuscripts in the state archives. Egle, William Henry, editor Nmes of Foreigners Who Took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennsylvania, 1727-1775, with the Foreign Arrivals, 1786-1808. (Pennsylvania Archives, ser. 2, vol. 17.) Harrisburg [PA] E.K. Meyers, 1890, 787p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1967 Pg 188.

From Essweiler, Bayern-Pfalz

I ordered a copy of Daniel Burger's will (finally) from the Northampton County Register of Wills so I could see his signature and compare it to the signature of the Daniel Burger who arrived in America in 1739 on the ship Samuel. Despite the 30+ years difference between the times the documents were signed, the signatures are virtually identical in all important aspects.
Juliana Burger, who married Lorenz Wehr was the definitely the daughter of Daniel Bürger (b. Abt. 1699 in Germany - d. between Jan 1774 - Jan 1775 in Heidelberg, Lehigh County, PA) and his wife Maria Margretha Faust. Daniel, Maria Margretha and two children - Johann Adam (age 2) and Juliana (age 1) arrived in Philadelphia on the ship Samuel on 27 Aug 1739.

On Ancestry.com has a Jacob Burger as father of Daniel, but no sources.

i. Johann Adam Burger was born in 1737 in Germany^²⁴⁷ and died on an unknown date.

101 ii. Juliana Burger (born in 1738 in Germany - died on Mar 30, 1815 in Heidelberg Twp, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania)

203. Maria Margretha Faust ²⁴⁷ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Ancestry.com the Moffat Family Tree lists Jacob Faust of the father of Maria

On Ancestry in the Schwab/Geiger from Wurttemburg to PA there is a possible family, but no proof or even a listing of Maria as part of the family
Hans Nickel Faust 1707 - father Nickle Faust 1677 m Catharina Barbara Threin, Bernard Faust 1659 w Anna Elisabeth 1663

Bernard Faust 1659 w Anna Elisabeth 1663
Nickle Faust 1677 w Catharine Barbara Threin
Hans Nickel Faust 1707

Johann Heinrich Faust 1685-1732 w Eva Elizabetha Kemmer 1682
Johannes Faust 1714 Germany
John Philip Faust 1720
Johann Peter Faust 1725

Maria married Daniel Burger.²⁴⁷ Daniel was born about 1699 in Germany^²⁴⁷ and died between 1774 and 1775 in Heidelberg Twp, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.^²⁴⁷

General Notes: Per Bill Frasier
Hans George Ruch, Jr. came to America with his family in 1733 at age 25. He settled with his father's family in Whitehall Township. George and his brother, Michael, became naturalized British Citizens at eh courthouse in Philadelphia on April 10, 1746. On the naturalization record he was listed as a citizen of Bucks County (Whitehall Township became part of Northampton County in 1752). He married promptly but the name of his wife is not known. The had three children the oldest of whom was George, whom we will call George III.

• Immigration: Aug 17, 1733, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania On The Ship Samuel From Rotterdam. ¹⁴⁹

George married Christina Kinsing ²⁴⁸ about 1734 in , , Pennsylvania, USA.²⁴⁸ Christina was born in 1712 in , , Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

104 i. George Ruch (born on Dec 7, 1735 in , , Pennsylvania - died on Aug 2, 1821 in Upper Milford Twp, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania)

iii. Christian Ruch was born on Jan 7, 1748^¹⁴⁹ and died on an unknown date.

209. Christina Kinsing ²⁴⁸ was born in 1712 in , , Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

Christina married George Ruch ¹⁴⁸ ^,149 ^,248 about 1734 in , , Pennsylvania, USA.²⁴⁸ George was born about 1709 in Northern Alsace (Now Bas-Rhin) France^¹⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.

210. Wilhelm Kraft Rabenault ¹⁴⁹ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

• Emigration: Aug 30, 1737, Ship Samuel, Emigrated From Thallectenburg Germany Arrived In Philadelphia. ¹⁴⁹

211. Maria Magdalena Bauer ¹⁴⁹ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

• Emigration: Aug 30, 1737, Ship Samuel, Emigrated From Thallectenburg Germany Arrived In Philadelphia. ¹⁴⁹

General Notes: Per Robert Harter

He immigrated about 1720. Anna Maria Schwab was second wife, he immigrated with her and three children from his first marriage. Married Anna Maria near present village of Leola, on 19 Sep 1719 in Leiman, Baden, GER

Andreas married Anne Maria Schwab.²³² Anne was born on Oct 3, 1698 in Sinsheim, Baden Germany^²⁰⁹ and died on an unknown date in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^²⁰⁹

111 i. Eva Mikesell (born on Apr 14, 1730 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania - died about 1800 in Virginia)

Anne married Andreas Mikesell.²⁰⁹ Andreas was born about 1670 in Leiman, Baden, Ger^²⁰⁹ and died in Mar 1740 in Donegal Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania^²⁰⁹ about age 70.

232. Melchior Steigerwalt,²⁵⁰ son of Ebert Eberhard Steigerwalt ²²⁴ and Living, was born on Feb 11, 1687 in Floersbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany,^{²²⁴^,250} died on Jan 28, 1765 in Floersbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany^²²⁴ at age 77, and was buried on Jan 30, 1765 in Floersbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.^²²⁴

• Alt. Birth: From another Steigerwalt source, Feb 20, 1719, Germany. ²⁵⁰

Melchior married Anna Margarethe Dietrich ²²⁴ ^,251 circa 1712 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.²²⁴ Anna was born on Jul 1, 1693 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany,^²²⁴ died on Feb 24, 1751 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany^²²⁴ at age 57, and was buried on Feb 26, 1751 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.^²²⁴

116 i. Johann Frederic Steigerwalt (born on Apr 27, 1731 in Fuerschbach, Germany - died on an unknown date in Snyders, West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania)

233. Anna Margarethe Dietrich,²²⁴ ^,251 daughter of Casper Dietrich ¹⁷⁸ and Anna Leitheiser,⁸² was born on Jul 1, 1693 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany,^²²⁴ died on Feb 24, 1751 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany^²²⁴ at age 57, and was buried on Feb 26, 1751 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.^²²⁴

Anna married Melchior Steigerwalt ²⁵⁰ circa 1712 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.²²⁴ Melchior was born on Feb 11, 1687 in Floersbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany,^{²²⁴^,250} died on Jan 28, 1765 in Floersbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany^²²⁴ at age 77, and was buried on Jan 30, 1765 in Floersbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.^²²⁴

234. Adam Heuser ²⁵³ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

117 i. Catherine Heuser (born on May 15, 1734 in Floersback, Hesse, Hanau, Germany - died on an unknown date in Snyders, West Penn Twp., Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania)

235. Anna Barbara Unknown ¹⁵³ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Anna married Adam Heuser.²⁵³ Adam was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Ninth Generation

144 i. Hans Rudolf Kistler (born on Jul 1, 1677 in Berne, Switzerland - died after 1720 in Aarber, Bern, Switzerland)

289. Magdalena Schloss ¹⁵⁷ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

290. Hans Jacob Aebischer ¹⁵⁷ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

291. Elsbeth Junker ²⁵⁶ was born about 1650^²⁵⁶ and died on an unknown date.

Elsbeth married Hans Jacob Aebischer ¹⁵⁷ on Mar 2, 1667 in Aarberg, Berne, Switzerland.²⁵⁶ Hans was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

292. Daniel Levan ²⁵⁷ was born before 1672 in Picardy, France^¹⁰³ and died in 1768 in Amsterdam, Holland.^¹⁰³

General Notes: Per Guy L. Bierman on Ancestry.com "Oley Valley Ancestors"

A native of Picardy, France. Daniel and Marie were Huguenots who fled t o Amsterdam, Holland after the "Revocation of the Edict of Nantes", in 1 685. Tradition says they manufactured brocade and taffetas in France, a nd they had considerable wealth. To get their wealth out of France, Ma rie made a dress of squares, like a quilt. In each square she placed a g old piece. The LeVans affiliated themselves with the Amsterdam Refugee C hurch of the Walloons. It is presumed Daniel and Marie died in Amsterd am, Holland. Family name was originally "de Levan."

i. Isaac Levan was born about 1700 in Amsterdam, Holland^²¹⁴ and died in Aug 1783 in Reading, Berks , PA^²¹⁴ about age 83.

146 ii. Abraham B. Levan (born on Sep 20, 1698 in Amsterdam, Netherlands - died on Apr 21, 1779 in Oley, Berks Co, Pennsylvania)

iii. Jacob B. Levan was born about 1702 in Amsterdam, Netherlands^²¹⁴ and died on an unknown date.

iv. Anna Elizabeth Levan was born about 1704 in Amsterdam, Netherlands^²¹⁴ and died on an unknown date.

v. Joseph B. Levan was born about 1707 in Amsterdam, Netherlands^²¹⁴ and died on an unknown date.

vi. Daniel B. Levan was born about 1706 in Amsterdam, Netherlands^²⁸⁰ and died on an unknown date.

293. Marie Beau ²⁵⁷ was born in 1676 in France^²¹⁴ and died before 1765 in Holland.^²¹⁴

294. Peter Van Weimar ¹⁵⁷ was born in 1685 in Europe^¹⁵⁷ and died on an unknown date.

Peter married Anna Maria Harcourt.¹⁵⁷ Anna was born about 1687 in Europe,^¹⁵⁷ died in 1761 in Oley, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁵⁷ about age 74, and was buried in 1761 in Deturck #1 Burial Ground Oley Twp, Berks, Penna.^¹⁵⁷

147 i. Catherine Weimar (born on Feb 22, 1706 in Mulhouse, Alsace, France - died on Sep 29, 1768 in Oley, Berks Co, Pennsylvania)

295. Anna Maria Harcourt,¹⁵⁷ daughter of Jean D'hericourt ¹⁵⁷ and Living, was born about 1687 in Europe,^¹⁵⁷ died in 1761 in Oley, Berks Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁵⁷ about age 74, and was buried in 1761 in Deturck #1 Burial Ground Oley Twp, Berks, Penna.^¹⁵⁷

300. Hans Jacob Karr,¹⁷¹ son of Hans Karr ¹⁷¹ and Living, was born on May 24, 1653 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany,^¹⁷¹ died on Dec 7, 1732 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany^¹⁷¹ at age 79, and was buried in Germany.^¹⁷¹

Hans married Ann Marie Reiner ¹⁷¹ on Jan 26, 1676 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.¹⁷¹ Ann was born on Mar 4, 1653 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany,^¹⁷¹ died on Aug 26, 1727 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany^¹⁷¹ at age 74, and was buried in Germany.^¹⁷¹

150 i. Hans Jacob Karr (born on May 6, 1679 in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany - died before 1745 in Tulpehocken Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA)

ii. Maria Barbara Karr was born on Oct 25, 1676^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date.^¹⁷¹

iii. Wendel Karr was born on Jan 12, 1678^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date.^¹⁷¹

iv. Anna Barbara Karr was born on Jul 8, 1683^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date.^¹⁷¹

v. Anna Maria Katherina Karr was born on Jan 11, 1685^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date.^¹⁷¹

vi. Hans George Karr was born on Oct 6, 1687^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date.^¹⁷¹

vii. George Wendel Karr was born on May 3, 1689^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date.^¹⁷¹

viii. Hans Ditrich Karr was born on Feb 12, 1693^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date.^¹⁷¹

ix. Michael Karr was born on Apr 25, 1695^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date.^¹⁷¹

301. Ann Marie Reiner ¹⁷¹ was born on Mar 4, 1653 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany,^¹⁷¹ died on Aug 26, 1727 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany^¹⁷¹ at age 74, and was buried in Germany.^¹⁷¹

Ann married Hans Jacob Karr ¹⁷¹ on Jan 26, 1676 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.¹⁷¹ Hans was born on May 24, 1653 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany,^¹⁷¹ died on Dec 7, 1732 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany^¹⁷¹ at age 79, and was buried in Germany.^¹⁷¹

302. Hans Haffner ¹⁷¹ was born on an unknown date,^¹⁷¹ died on an unknown date,^¹⁷¹ and was buried on an unknown date in Germany.^¹⁷¹

151 i. Anna Maria Dorothea Haffner (born on May 16, 1688 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany - died before 1750 in Tulpehocken Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania, USA)

303. Veronica Vetterlin ¹⁷¹ was born on an unknown date^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date in , Berks Co, Pennsylvania.^¹⁷¹

312. Hans Wendel Sauberlich,²⁵⁹ son of Jerg Sauberlich ²⁸¹ and Ottilia Unknown,²⁶¹ was born on Nov 28, 1656 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany,^²⁵⁹ died on Jul 1, 1725 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁵⁹ at age 68, and was buried on Jul 3, 1725 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany.

Hans married Barbara Dennig ²⁶⁰ on Apr 27, 1680 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany.²⁶⁰ Barbara was born in 1657 in Dietenhausen, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany^²⁶⁰ and died on Nov 14, 1737 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁶⁰ at age 80.

i. Maria Seiberling was born on Jan 22, 1686 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁶¹ and died on an unknown date.

156 ii. Han Michael Sauberlich (born on Jun 24, 1699 in Dietenhausen, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany - died in 1791 in Lynnville, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania, USA)

Barbara married Hans Wendel Sauberlich ²⁵⁹ on Apr 27, 1680 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany.²⁶⁰ Hans was born on Nov 28, 1656 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany,^²⁵⁹ died on Jul 1, 1725 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁵⁹ at age 68, and was buried on Jul 3, 1725 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany.

157 i. Sara Spiegel (born about 1700 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany - died on an unknown date in Lynnville, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA)

315. Anna Catharina Schneidinger ²⁶² was born on Sep 16, 1643 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany^²⁶² and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: The date of 1643 for Anna Catharina birth seems to early to me. This needs more research.

Anna married Martin Spiegel ²⁶¹ on Nov 10, 1691.²⁶¹ Martin was born on Dec 29, 1669 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany^²⁶¹ and died on Mar 23, 1712 in , , , Germany^²⁶¹ at age 42.

336. Deceased ¹⁷⁸ was born on an unknown date in Germany^¹⁷⁸ and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Per "The Ruch's and The Kistler's"

Johann was elevated to a noble position by king Leopold 1 for meritorious feudal service and the family was permitted to bear the coat of arms of the king

384. Casper Peter I,²⁸⁴ son of John Jakob Peter and Adelheit Nusseli, was born on Oct 23, 1698 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died about 1739 in Shipboard In Transit To America^²⁸⁵ about age 41.

General Notes: Casper Peter I died while sailing to America on The ship "Jamaica Galley" arriving Philadelphia on Feb 7, 1739 - he Died en route to America

Casper married Maria Zuppinger ²²⁶ on Jul 7, 1722 in Switzerland. Maria was born on Feb 28, 1699 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died in 1759 in Pennsyvania^²⁸⁶ at age 60.

192 i. Casper Peter II (born on Aug 13, 1724 in Zurich, Switzerland - died in Jun 1798 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania)

ii. Hans Jakob Peter was born on Mar 4, 1723 in Zurich, Switzerland^{²⁷⁰^,287} and died before 1824.

iii. Verena Peter was born on Dec 22, 1726 and died on May 20, 1728 at age 1.

v. Rudolf Peter was born on Feb 21, 1730, died in 1813^²⁰³ at age 83, and was buried in 1813 in Heidelberg Churchyard.^²⁰³

vi. Margret Peter was born on Mar 1, 1733 in Zurich, Switzerland and died on Aug 15, 1733.

Maria married Casper Peter I ²⁸⁸ on Jul 7, 1722 in Switzerland. Casper was born on Oct 23, 1698 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died about 1739 in Shipboard In Transit To America^²⁸⁵ about age 41.

388. Hans Jurger Ruger ²⁰⁰ ^,232 ^,233 ^,234 ^,272 was born about 1682 in Germany,^²⁰⁰ died on Oct 18, 1772^²⁰⁰ about age 90, and was buried on Oct 18, 1772 in St Michaels Germantown, Pennsylvania.

General Notes: Per National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol 68, December 1980, No. 4 (from Judy McElderry)

Hans Jurg Ruger, (George Rex), a blacksmith was the founder of this Rex family of Pennsylvania.

He arrived in Philadelphia. He is first recorded 10 June 1720 land purchase Chestnut Hill, Germantown. On 16 December 1749 he was granted a patent for 152 acres in Heidelberg Township [in present Lehigh County]

194 i. Georg Rex (born about 1720 in Germantown Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania - died on Oct 18, 1772 in Heidelberg Twp., Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania)

iii. Jacob Rex was born on Apr 5, 1724 in Germany and died on Apr 11, 1802 in Washington Twp. Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania at age 78.

vii. Jurg Jacob Reiger was born on Apr 26, 1746 and died on an unknown date.

389. Barbara Unknown ²³² ^,233 ^,234 was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

196 i. Johann Conrad Bloss (born about 1718 in Langenselbold, Germany - died on Aug 27, 1776 in Long Island, , New York)

ii. Maria Barbara Bloss was born about 1720 in Langenselbold, Germany^²⁴⁰ and died on an unknown date.

iii. Johan Daniel Bloss was born about 1722 in Langenselbold, Germany^²⁴⁰ and died on an unknown date.

iv. Johann Peter Bloss was born about 1726 in Langenselbold, Germany^²⁴⁰ and died on an unknown date.

v. Maria Barbara Bloss was born about 1729 in Langenselbold, Germany and died on an unknown date.

Anna married Johannes Bloss ²⁴⁰ on Jul 16, 1716 in Langenselbold, Germany.²³⁹ Johannes was born about 1691^²⁴⁰ and died on Sep 4, 1744 in Langenselbold, Germany^²⁴⁰ about age 53.

i. Johannes Reber was born about 1705 in Langenselbold, Germany and died on an unknown date.

396. Hans Ulrich Schneider,¹⁹⁹ son of Joseph Schneider ¹⁹⁹ and Living, was born about Sep 20, 1669 in Melchenau, Canton Bern, Switzerland^¹⁹⁹ and died on Feb 23, 1743 in Diedendorf, German^¹⁹⁹ about age 73.

General Notes: Per Ivana Erney

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 16, Ed. 1, Tree #2134, Date of Import: 5 Jun 1999]
From: "Eighteenth century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace to America".
By Annette Kunselman Burget, Picton Press, Camden Maine, C. 1992.
Hans Ulrich Schneider was a Weaver, Linenweaver, Almossenpflegor at Diedendorf. Five of his children emigrated to America: Johann Nicolaus, Johann Friedrich, Johannes, Maria Esther, and Johann Daniel.

Hans married Anna Catharina Rohr ¹⁹⁹ on Sep 13, 1701 in Diedendorf, Germany.¹⁹⁹ Anna was born about Mar 3, 1678 in Canton Bern, Switzerland^¹⁹⁹ and died on Mar 13, 1744 in Diedendorf, German^¹⁹⁹ about age 66.

198 i. Johann Freidrich Schneider (born about Sep 1715 in Diedendorf, Germany - died about 1774 in , Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania)

ii. Johann Nicholas Schneider was born about Apr 1703 in Diedendorf, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

iii. Christina Schneider was born on Sep 9, 1705 in Diedendorf, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

iv. Josephus Schneider was born on Jan 1, 1707^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

v. Otto Johann Schneider was born about Dec 1708 in Diedendorf, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

vi. Christian Schneider was born on Dec 2, 1711 in Diedendorf, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

vii. Judith Maria Schneider was born on Jan 1, 1713 in Diedendorf, Alsace, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

viii. Margaretha Schneider was born about Jan 1714 in Diedendorf, Alsace, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

ix. Johannes Schneider was born about Aug 1718 in Diedendorf, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

x. Maria Magdalena Schneider was born about May 1721 in Diedendorf, Alsace, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

xi. Anna Ottilia Schneider was born about Nov 1724 in Diedendorf, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

xii. Maria Esther Schneider was born about Dec 1727 in Diedendorf, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

xiii. Johann Daniel Schneider was born on Mar 1, 1731 in Diedendorf, Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

397. Anna Catharina Rohr ¹⁹⁹ was born about Mar 3, 1678 in Canton Bern, Switzerland^¹⁹⁹ and died on Mar 13, 1744 in Diedendorf, German^¹⁹⁹ about age 66.

Anna married Hans Ulrich Schneider ¹⁹⁹ on Sep 13, 1701 in Diedendorf, Germany.¹⁹⁹ Hans was born about Sep 20, 1669 in Melchenau, Canton Bern, Switzerland^¹⁹⁹ and died on Feb 23, 1743 in Diedendorf, German^¹⁹⁹ about age 73.

General Notes: Per Bill Frasier
Hans George, Catharina, and their family travelled to America on the ship Samuel in 1733. The ship departed from Rotterdam, stopped in Deal, England, and arrived in Philadelphia on August 17, 1733. Fortunately, the ships master was conscientious and recorded the names of all the passagners (male, female, and children) and their ages. The Ruch family members (actual spelling on ship and oath lists in parentheses) and their age are listed below.

Hans George Sr (Jerick Sr., Hen Seire, Hans Jurg) 48
Catharina 46
Hans George Jr (Jerick Jr., Hanns Gerg, Hans Gerg) 24
Jans Jacob17
Michael10
Maria Eve8

The age of Hans George Sr recorded on the ship list would place his birth date in 1685, which differs from the birth date specified above by 3 years.

The family settled in Whitehall Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (this area became Northampton County in 1752, then Lehigh County in 1812). Apparently Catharina died shortly after arriving in Pennsylvania; Hans George married a third time to Susanna about 1735.

The procedure for acquiring unoccupied land from the Penn land office began with the purchase of a warrant, which was a certificate authorizing a survey of a tract of land. THe issuance of the warrant gave the settler presumptiive title to the property. The survey would provide a sketch of the boundaries of the land and define the exact acreage. The warrantee then had the option of selling the warrant or securing a patent. with the payment of a final fee based onthe surveyed acreage, a patent would be issued, which perfected title to the property.

Hans George secured several warrants for land in Whitehall Townshipo, the first of which is dated August 19,1737 for 10 acres. However, he did not patent these tracts. On December 3, 1760 he conveyed 400 acres, which he rented.

Hans George died in 1769 and is buried in the Jordan Lutheran Cemetery. The date of death was inscribed on his gravestone, which was last observed in1939, but is no longer standing. A photograph of his gravestone is shown in the "History of Jordan Lutheran Church". The birth year on this stone is not correct.

George married Catharina Reiss ¹⁴⁸ ^,248 on Aug 9, 1707 in Northern Alsace, France.¹⁴⁸.^,248 Catharina was born about 1687 in Northern Alsace (Now Bas-Rhin) France^¹⁴⁸ and died about 1733 in South Whitehall Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁴⁸ about age 46.

208 i. George Ruch (born about 1709 in Northern Alsace (Now Bas-Rhin) France - died on an unknown date)

ii. Hans Jacob Ruch was born about 1716^¹⁴⁹ and died on an unknown date.

iv. Maria Eve Ruch was born about 1725^¹⁴⁹ and died on an unknown date.

George next married Catharina Burkhard ¹⁴⁹ on Nov 13, 1704 in Uhrwiller, Alsace.¹⁴⁹ Catharina was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

George next married Susanna Ziegler ¹⁴⁹ ^,248 about 1734.¹⁴⁹.^,248 Susanna was born about 1710 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

Marriage Notes: They had seven children between 1735 and 1744. The family attended the Jordan Lutheran Church at what is now Walbert, PA.

417. Catharina Reiss,¹⁴⁸ ^,248 daughter of Baltharr Reiss ¹⁴⁹ and Living, was born about 1687 in Northern Alsace (Now Bas-Rhin) France^¹⁴⁸ and died about 1733 in South Whitehall Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania^¹⁴⁸ about age 46.

444. Deceased ²⁰⁹ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Per Robert Harter

Came from Austria and settled in Leimen, near Heidelberg, Baden, Germany about 1677

222 i. Andreas Mikesell (born about 1670 in Leiman, Baden, Ger - died in Mar 1740 in Donegal Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania)

446. Jost Schwab ²⁰⁹ was born about 1656 in Duhren, Sinsheim, Germany^²⁰⁹ and died about 1727 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^²⁰⁹ about age 71.

General Notes: Per Robert Harter

FOURTH GENERATION
12. Johanne Wolfgang Meixel. Came from Austria and settled in Leimen, near Heidelberg, Baden, Germany aout 1677.
14. Jost Schwab was born in 1656 in Duhren, Sinsheim, Germany. He died in 1727 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. He was married to Anna Katharina Wolfhardt on 27 May 1681 in Durhren, Baden, Germany.
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15. Anna Katharina Wolfhardt was born on 9 Oct 1663 in Duehren, Baden, Germany. She died in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
FIFTH GENERATION
28. Georg Schwab was born about 1610 in Wurtemburg, Germany. He died between 1681 and 1689 in Sinsheim, Baden, Germany. He was married to Margaretha Zimmerman about 1630.
29. Margaretha Zimmerman was born in 1613. She died on 27 Mar 1695 in Sinsheim, Baden, Germany.
30. Johann Georg Wolfhardt was born on 31 Dec 1639 in Steinsberg, Baden, Germany. He died on 17 Jan 1711/12 in Duehren, Baden, Germany. Source: Harvey Lineback
31. Anna Haagen (Hagi) was born on 9 Oct 1643 in Uertzlikon, Zurich, Switzerland. She died on 14 Jul 1673 in Durhren, Baden, Germany. Her father = Conrad Hagi or Haagen, citizen of Ertzlingen. Her brother = Hans Rudolph Hagi, he took up residence in Elsenz. Source: Harvey Lineback, Swope Book.
SIXTH GENERATION
60. Georg Johann Wolfhardt was born on 15 Dec 1601 in Nuertingen/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He died on 11 Apr 1670 in Duehren, Baden, Germany. He was married to Anna Allgayer on 11 Feb 1626/27.
61. Anna Allgayer was born about 1605 in Germany. She died on 16 Jul 1637 in Duehren, Baden, Germany.
62. Conrad Haagen (Hagi).
63. Veronica Strebel.
SEVENTH GENERATION
120. Alexander Wolfhardt was born about 1554 in Waiblingen, Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He died on 22 Aug 1622 in Alpirsbach, Black Forest, Germany. He was married to Eleanore Renz on 7 Dec 1579 in Neckarkreis, Wuerttemberg, Gernamy.
121. Eleanore Renz was born between 1557 and 1560 in St. Georgen/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. She died on 29 Oct 1637 in Nuertingen/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. Maria's parents = Caspar Graeter (+4/21/1557 in Stuttgart/Baden) and Anna Zeh of Heilbronn/Baden. Source: AL Geschwister Lau
EIGHTH GENERATION
240. Michael Wolfhardt was born before 1523 in Waiblingen, Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He died in 1586 in Germany. He was an Administrator of Justice. He was married to Agnes Hunn about 1550.
241. Agnes Hunn was born about 1537 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. She died about 1568 in Waiblingen, Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany.
242. Heinrich Renz was born on 10 Aug 1529 in Weinsberg/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He died on 2 Sep 1601 in Nuertingen/Black Forest, Wuerttemberg, Gernany. He was a Magister. He was married to Maria Graeter in 1557 in Lustnau bei Stuttgart.
243. Maria Graeter was born between 1532 and 1542 in Heilbronn/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. She died on 2 Jun 1620 in Alpirsbach, Black Forest, Germany. Maria's parents = Caspar Graeter (+4/21/1557 in Stuttgart/Baden) and Anna Zeh of Heilbronn/Baden. Source: AL Geschwister Lau
NINTH GENERATION
482. Michael Hunn was born about 1505 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He died in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He was a Mayor in Marbach, Justiciary 1539. He was married to Anna Demler about 1525 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany.
483. Anna Demler was born about 1504 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. She died about 1568 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. Source: Faber III,56; AL Hoelderlin 522/523; G. Schweizer, G. Todt.
484. Ulrich Renz was born about 1506 in Wiesensteig, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He died on 19 Sep 1585 in Weinsberg/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He was married to Anna Eufrosina Megenhart in 1528 in Blaubeuren, Wuerttemberg, Germany.
485. Anna Eufrosina Megenhart was born about 1509 in Blaubeuren, Wuerttemberg, Germany. She died on 1 Mar 1585/86 in Weinsberg/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. She was Lutheran.
486. Casper Graeter.
487. Anna Zeh.
TENTH GENERATION
964. Johann Hunn was born in 1484 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He died in 1518 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He was a Mayor in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany.
966. Michael Demler was born on 5 Jun 1467 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He died on 9 Apr 1536 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He was married to Anna Maerklin before 1498.
967. Anna Maerklin was born about 1480 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany. She died on 9 May 1534 in Marbach/Neckar, Wuerttemberg, Germany.
968. Ulrich Renz was born between 1480 and 1490 in Wiesensteig, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He died on 3 Apr 1547 in Wiesensteig, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He was married to Agathe Doersin (Dorsch) about 1500.
969. Agathe Doersin (Dorsch) was born about 1480 in Wiesensteig, Wuerttemberg, Germany. She died in 1559.
970. Peter Megenhart Der Juengere was born about 1461 in Blaubeuren, Wuerttemberg, Germany. He was married to Anna Boch in 1504.
971. Anna Boch14 was born about 1485. She died before 1521. Source: Eben-Ebenau

223 i. Anne Maria Schwab (born on Oct 3, 1698 in Sinsheim, Baden Germany - died on an unknown date in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania)

447. Anna Katharina Wolfhardt ²⁰⁹ was born on Oct 9, 1663 in Duehren, Baden, Germany^²⁰⁹ and died on an unknown date in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^²⁰⁹

Anna married Jost Schwab ²⁰⁹ on May 27, 1681 in Durhren, Baden, Germany.²⁰⁹ Jost was born about 1656 in Duhren, Sinsheim, Germany^²⁰⁹ and died about 1727 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania^²⁰⁹ about age 71.

464. Deceased,²²⁴ son of Phillip Steigerwalt ²²⁴ and Living, was born after 1660 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany,^²²⁴ died on Mar 21, 1732 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany,^²²⁴ and was buried on an unknown date in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.^²²⁴

232 i. Melchior Steigerwalt (born on Feb 11, 1687 in Floersbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany - died on Jan 28, 1765 in Floersbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany)

466. Casper Dietrich,¹⁷⁸ son of Wilhelm Dietrich ¹⁷⁸ and Living, was born in 1710 in Palatinate, Germany^¹⁷⁸ and died on an unknown date.
(Duplicate. See Below)

467. Anna Leitheiser ⁸² was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
(Duplicate. See Below)

Tenth Generation

288 i. George Kistler (born in 1639 in Switzerland - died on Nov 8, 1708 in Switzerland)

577. Anna Unknown ²⁵⁸ was born in 1618 in Switzerland^²⁵⁶ and died on an unknown date.

590. Deceased ¹⁵⁷ was born in 1661 in Mullhofen, France Near Landau, Bavaria^¹⁵⁷ and died between 1711 and 1725 in Mulhausen, Rhineland-Pfalz, Germany.^¹⁵⁷

295 i. Anna Maria Harcourt (born about 1687 in Europe - died in 1761 in Oley, Berks Co, Pennsylvania)

600. Deceased ¹⁷¹ was born on an unknown date^¹⁷¹ and died on an unknown date.^¹⁷¹

300 i. Hans Jacob Karr (born on May 24, 1653 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany - died on Dec 7, 1732 in Schwaigern, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)

624. Jerg Sauberlich ²⁸¹ was born in 1611 in Dietenhausen, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany^²⁸¹ and died on Apr 11, 1684 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁸¹ at age 73.

Jerg married Ottilia Unknown ²⁶¹ about 1650.²⁶¹ Ottilia was born about 1615 in Dietenhausen, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany^²⁶¹ and died on Dec 9, 1692 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁶¹ about age 77.

312 i. Hans Wendel Sauberlich (born on Nov 28, 1656 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany - died on Jul 1, 1725 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany)

625. Ottilia Unknown ²⁶¹ was born about 1615 in Dietenhausen, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany^²⁶¹ and died on Dec 9, 1692 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁶¹ about age 77.

Ottilia married Jerg Sauberlich ²⁸¹ about 1650.²⁶¹ Jerg was born in 1611 in Dietenhausen, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany^²⁸¹ and died on Apr 11, 1684 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁸¹ at age 73.

626. Philipp Dennig ²⁸² was born in 1611 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁸² and died on Aug 19, 1693 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁸² at age 82.

313 i. Barbara Dennig (born in 1657 in Dietenhausen, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany - died on Nov 14, 1737 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany)

627. Margaretha Unknown ²⁸² was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Margaretha married Philipp Dennig.²⁸² Philipp was born in 1611 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁸² and died on Aug 19, 1693 in Ellmendingen, Pforzhein, Baden, Germany^²⁸² at age 82.

Johannes married Barbara Liechtenberger ²⁶¹ on Feb 26, 1665 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany.²⁸³ Barbara was born on Sep 16, 1643 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany^²⁶¹ and died on an unknown date.

i. Johannes Spiegel was born on Sep 22, 1667 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany^²⁹⁵ and died on Dec 10, 1735 in , , , Germany^²⁹⁵ at age 68.

314 ii. Martin Spiegel (born on Dec 29, 1669 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany - died on Mar 23, 1712 in , , , Germany)

629. Barbara Liechtenberger ²⁶¹ was born on Sep 16, 1643 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany^²⁶¹ and died on an unknown date.

Barbara married Johannes Spiegel ²⁸³ on Feb 26, 1665 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany.²⁸³ Johannes was born on Feb 7, 1640 in Pforzhein, Germany^²⁶¹ and died on Sep 22, 1691 in , , , Germany^²⁸³ at age 51.

768. John Jakob Peter, son of Ulrich Peter ²⁹⁶ and Susanna Schuepp, was born on Sep 22, 1661 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died between 1701 and 1752 in Pennsyvania.

John married Adelheit Nusseli on May 30, 1685 in Germany. Adelheit was born on Mar 28, 1658 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died between 1700 and 1753 in Pennsyvania.

i. Johannes Peter was born on Feb 16, 1686 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died on Dec 30, 1687 in Pennsyvania at age 1.

ii. Barbara Peter was born on Jan 13, 1689 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died before 1789.

iii. Anna Peter was born on Mar 15, 1690 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died before 1790.

iv. Heinrich Peter was born on Jan 15, 1692 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died in 1693 at age 1.

v. Heinrich Peter was born on Aug 6, 1695 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died before 1795.

vi. Elsbeth Peter was born on May 23, 1697 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died between 1698 and 1791.

384 vii. Casper Peter I (born on Oct 23, 1698 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland - died about 1739 in Shipboard In Transit To America)

769. Adelheit Nusseli was born on Mar 28, 1658 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died between 1700 and 1753 in Pennsyvania.

Adelheit married John Jakob Peter on May 30, 1685 in Germany. John was born on Sep 22, 1661 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died between 1701 and 1752 in Pennsyvania.

770. Hans Jacob Zuppinger ²⁸⁶ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Hans married Elsbeth Buchi.²⁸⁶ Elsbeth was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

385 i. Maria Zuppinger (born on Feb 28, 1699 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland - died in 1759 in Pennsyvania)

771. Elsbeth Buchi ²⁸⁶ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

784. Deceased ²⁴⁰ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

392 i. Johannes Bloss (born about 1691 - died on Sep 4, 1744 in Langenselbold, Germany)

786. Hans Wolff ²⁴⁰ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Hans married Engel Unknown.²⁴⁰ Engel was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

787. Engel Unknown ²⁴⁰ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Engel married Hans Wolff.²⁴⁰ Hans was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

788. Daniel Reber ²³⁶ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Daniel married Maria Ronpel?.²³⁶ Maria was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

789. Maria Ronpel? ²³⁶ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

Maria married Daniel Reber.²³⁶ Daniel was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

790. Deceased ²³⁶ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

792. Deceased ¹⁹⁹ was born in 1640 in Melchenau, Canton Bern, Switzerland^¹⁹⁹ and died after 1705 in Diedendorf, Sarrwerden, Germany.^¹⁹⁹

General Notes: Per Ivana Erney

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 16, Ed. 1, Tree #2134, Date of Import: 5 Jun 1999]

"Eighteenth Century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace to America" p. 12
Catharina Schneider d. 5 Oct. 1764, leaving no children or siblings in Saarwerden Co. The enumeration of her heirs includes a genealogical chart of all descendants or her grandfather, the Swiss Joseph Schneider of Diedendorf, made by the county office on 18 Oct. 1764. In this record, eight families or individuals in Joseph's family are mentioned to be in the New Land, and one family moved to Lithuania.

Sunday January 28, 1973
Morning Call
Whats in Your Name?
"Snyder Occupied With Tailoring"
By Charles Guarig
The National Academy of Heraldry
When the Germanic tribes invaded the Roman Empire, the shild was of utmost importance. These shields were painted with distinctive symbols and colors of the brightest hues. To lose a shield was a great dishonor. The shiled, with spear and sword, was even part of a husband's dowry to his bride, whereas she in turn always presented him with some gift of arms.
As heraldic are became more refined the coats of arms were officially granted, the lion became one of the most popular and widely used heraldic symbols. The antique armorial bearing for the Snyder name is a green shield embellished with a silver winged lion, rampant, holding a staff in the forepaws.
"Traced to Holland"
The national origin of the Snyder surname is traced to Holland and Germany. Like the German Schneider or the Dutch Snijder, it is derived from the term used to describe the occupation of a tailor of garments or cutter of fabric. The handiwork of these craftsmen was vital to the life of the medieval village, as were the craft guilds, formed to regulate the trade of particular crafts.
The earliest record of the name in England appears on tax rolls in Sussex in 1332 for John Snyther, John Snuders was registered in Suffolk in 1674. The Snyders came to America during the 1700's with the Palatines from Rotterdam. The name of Christian Snyder appears in colonial records in 1727. Frans Snyders was the noted Flemish painter of the 16th century who excelled in the presentation of animals. Jacob Snider invented the famous Snider rifle in Philadelphia during the 1800's.

396 i. Hans Ulrich Schneider (born about Sep 20, 1669 in Melchenau, Canton Bern, Switzerland - died on Feb 23, 1743 in Diedendorf, German)

ii. Johannes Schneider was born about 1673^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

iii. Joseph Schneider was born in 1677^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

v. Veronica Schneider was born in 1693 in Germany^¹⁹⁹ and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Per Bill Frasier
The genealogy work of Philip A. Knox, "The Rugh Family of Alsace, Pennsylvania, and Missouri" contains a discourse on Melchoir Ruch whom he and other Ruch genealogists believe is the father of Hans Georg Ruch, the immigrant to America. Mr. Knox's documentary is quoted below:
Melchoir Ruch was born on December 25, 1644. He is know to have lived in the Germanic area of the Northern Alsace now known as Bas-Rhin in Northeastern France.

Melchoir's forefathers, the earlier Ruchs appear to have probably originated in Emmental (now part of Switzerland) having moved to the northern Rhineland sometime during the 17th century. Many Germanic people were leaving the area at that time because of hardships resulting from "The Thirty Years War" of 1618-1648.

Researcher R. Tipton Biggs, reports that he has found record of a Ruch family in LDS records (International Records for Switzerland). That LDS entry reads as follows: "On 12 Mar 1657 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland Ulrich Ruch married Elisabeth Disli". "To that union was born Ursula (1658) Melchoir (1662), Susanna (1665), Hand Ulrich (1668) and Nicholaus (1670).

The earliest record of Melchoir Ruch of Alsace was recorded in the year 1676 in the church register at Oberbronn, where he was mentioned as a shepherd from the Village of Schillersdorf, where he was mentioned in a church register in 1679 as a citizen and a shepherd at Ingweiler. That same year (August 21, 1679) at Ringendorf, he married his third wife, Anna Maria. Prior to her marriage to Melchoir she was the widow of Hans Rauscher.

According to researcher Dee Dee Bindernagel, Melchoir and Maria were in Altechendorf in 1680 for the birth of son, Lorentz. Melchoir appears in another record in 1682 as a "shepherd at Zutzendorf". This was in the record of the birth of his son (our probable direct ancestor), Hans George. This son (Hans George) moved to America in 1733 and in so doing left many descendants in the Colony of Pennsylvania and the United States of America. Many of these descendants (particularly those through grandson, Michael) eventually came to be known by the surname Rugh.

In December of 1688 Melchoirs child, Johannes Adamus (Hans Adam), was born. Many of Hans Adams descendents retained the surname "Ruch" and eventually came to reside in Canadian America.

By 1689 Melchoir and Maria were in Schalkendorf, and by about 1704 were living in the vicinity of the village of Uhrwiller. Melchoir died on August 25, 1720, in Altechdorf.

The following is from Walter Ruch posted to Ancestry.com on 5 Apr 2008
Walter W. Ruch Jr
2923 Spring Water Dr.
St Louis, MO 63129
waltr@ceoexpress.com

February 20, 2004

Granddaughter: Katherine Marie (Katie) Ruch
Grandson: Aidan Wyatt Ruch

Over the years, I've had an on-going interest in our Ruch family genealogy. Believing Ruch to be an unusual name and knowing the U. S. roots of the family to be in Pennsylvania, I thought little effort would be entailed in finding our immigrating ancestor, wrong.

Now, with the help of others sharing my interest and the advent of the Internet, I've been able to track our direct Ruch family branch back 359 years, to your Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather, Melchoir Ruch who was born on Christmas Day in 1644, in the Germanic area of Northern Alsace (now known as Bas-Rhin) in northern France. Melchoir was a "shepherd."
The Alsace-Lorraine region has been contested, both by France and Germany, since there was a France and a Germany. The natural boundary to the east is the Vosges mountain range in France, and to the west, so to speak, is the Rhine River. France, naturally, has attempted to push its border to the Rhine. It has succeeded in this latter move after WWI and WWII. To my mind, this region has been German speaking since time immemorial, as evidenced by place names and surnames. To the French, it is the inverse!
Alsace became part of Lotharingia in the Holy Roman Empire, the first French domination, under Charlemagne. In 925, Alsace became part of the German duchy of Alemannia and remained German for 800 years. In 1648, with the " Thirty Years War," Alsace was placed under French sovereignty. After the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), Alsace and Lorraine were incorporated into Germany. In 1919, after the World War I defeat of Germany, Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France once again. Finally, during World War II, the territory was taken by Germany but France regained it after Germany's defeat in 1945. In Alsace today, the French language is dominant. The local German dialect is now called Alsatian, and is still spoken. Because of the past, the culture of this region contains both French and German elements.
The Alsace is geographically on the plain of the Rhine, on the German side of the Vosges mountain range in France. Some of the old cities include: Obernai, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Colmar, and Strasbourg.
Earlier Ruch family members, prior to Melchoir Ruch, appear to have originated in Emmental (now part of Switzerland), having moved to the northern Rhineland sometime during the early 17th century. Many Germanic people were leaving the area at the time because of the hardships resulting from "The Thirty Year War" of 1618-1648.

Melchoir's Son, Hans George Ruch, born in 1682, is our "immigrating ancestor," arriving in the United States \endash long before it was the United States \endash with his family, landing at Philadelphia, PA, August 17, 1733, aboard the British merchant ship "Samuel." The Samuel was a type of ship common in the 18th century, called a "snow." This particular English "snow," by the name of "Samuel," left Rotterdam, Holland, made a stop at the port of Deal, England and arrived in Philadelphia (after sailing up the Delaware) August 17, 1733.

Hans George, Johann Jorg or simply George Ruch, Melchoir's son is the founder of the Ruch family in Pennsylvania. When George reached adulthood, he had married a second time to a woman named Catharina Reiss.

He then declared allegiance to the British Crown as all new settlers were required to do, and continued northward to find land. George settled in Whitehall Township to the northwest of Allentown in Lehigh County (then Northampton).

His wife Catharina died shortly after her arrival in America around 1733, and George remarried Susanna (Zeigler?) in 1734.

He was a member of the Jordan Lutheran Churc. There is a controversy about the dates on his tombstone that indicates he was 104 at the time of his death.

This tombstone is no longer to be found in the cemetery; however, photographs show the inscription to clearly read 104 when he should be 84 at the year of his death in 1766.

George and Susanna had the following children: Anna, Conrad, John, Catherine, Lorenz and Peter. The last four children are shown on church baptismal records with the mother Susanna.

George's son Lorenz Ruch, born 11/14/1744 (died in 1825), grew up to be a prosperous farmer in the Whitehall area, first acquiring a 92 acre plot and then increasing it to 212 acres. This land sits on a busy crossroad not far from Egypt, Pennsylvania and was known as "Westminister" \endash later becoming the village of Ruchsville.

Lorenz served as a private in the Revolutionary War. He had married Charlotte Barbara Knouse (or Knass) in 1750. Charlotte was born in 1748 or 50 and died in 1810. Charlotte and Lorenz had 8 children.

The eldest son Peter grew up to become a General in the War of 1812.

One of the younger sons was John Henri, born October 1991. His baptismal records appear in the Egypt Church records. This John Henri appears to become the pioneer that moved to Northumberland and started our present line although some family records state John Henry of who appears in Northumberland County, Pa. to be the son of a John Henry. There is a John Henry Ruch that opened a shop on Market St. in Sunbury with his son. He is a shoemaker and a death record exists in the courthouse.

And so, the story of the Ruch family in America begins in 1733.

Among our interesting ancestors, Lorentz (Lawrence) Ruch, born in 1744, served as a Private in Captain Adams Serfoo's Company of the Northampton County Pennsylvania Militia during our War of Independence. Lorentz's brother, Peter Ruch, born in 1746, was a Major in the Continental Army in our War of Independence and a General in the American Army during the War of 1812. Another relative, Syrles S. Ruch, born in 1843, served as a Union soldier, in the Civil War, was captured by the Confederates and died in a southern POW camp in 1864.

The origin of the Ruch name is unknown, although is probably Germanic or Anglo- Saxon. Christoph Ruch from Switzerland thinks it may have originally been spelled Rugg in 13th century Tuebingen, Germany. An ancestor, Michael Rugh, changed the spelling for his family.
1. According to one old late 19th century German etymological dictionary, the "Ruch" is a big black crow-like bird, corvus frugilegus - "die Saatkrahe", or "crop crow." Perhaps this is reflected in English cognates "rook" and "roc." The popular card game Rook, by Parker Brothers, features a big crow.
2. I have also heard that Ruch is a type of cereal grain (Getreide), which the Swiss use to make "Ruchbrot."
3. A German once stated that Ruch is an archaic word meaning "curse" or "stigma." A person with a Ruch was outcast to his community; nobody would have any dealings with him. This etymology seems to be supported by the modern German adjectives "ruchbar" meaning well-known or famous, and "ruchlos" meaning wicked, profligate, or infamous.
A search of Usenet newsgroups turned up a couple of occurrences of the word Ruch, which seem to support the "stigma" meaning. (Pardon the poor translation).
"Ich gebe Dir recht, eine Mieterhoehung in dieser Groessenordnung hat schon schwer den Ruch von Ausbeutung an sich."
"I grant you, a rent increase of this large amount has definitely got the [Ruch] of exploitation about it."
"POONA, die von den Englaendern eingefuehrte Schreibweise und bis heute mit dem Ruch britischer Kolonialherrschaft behaftet, erinnert ueberdies daran, dass diese Stadt die Hauptgarnison der Briten auf dem britischen Subkontinent war."
"POONA, the English-introduced spelling and to this day afflicted with the [Ruch] of British colonialism reminds one, moreover, that this city was the main garrison of Britain on the British Subcontinent."
4. Some time ago, one of those mass-produced "family crest" certificates stated that there is a Ruch coat of arms in Siebmacher's Wappenbuch. This design shows a wild man with a club in his hand. The word Rugh or Rough meant "wild" or "hairy."
5. There is a Polish word Ruch, which translates as "speed." This probably has nothing to do with our name.
And there is a pronunciation issue. Some of the family now pronounces the Rugh name to rhyme with "Hugh." Since it sounds like "Roux" or "Rue," people often assume it is a French name. We, as do most of the American Ruch family, pronounce their name "Rook" like the chess piece. I would assume that European Ruchs pronounce it to rhyme with the German "Buch."
So, Katie and Aidan, shown of the following pages is your direct Ruch family tree, covering eleven generations and 359 years beginning with:

MELCHOIR Ruch \endash Born, 1644 \endash Northern Alsace

HANS GEORGE Ruch \endash Born, 1682 \endash born Northern Alsace, arrived with his wife and children, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, on August 17, 1733, on the British merchant ship "Samuel."

LORENTZ (LAWRENCE) Ruch \endash Born, 1744 \endash PA

JOHANNES (JOHN) HEINRICH (HENRY) Ruch \endash Born, 1791 - PA

PETER Ruch \endash Born, 1808 \endash PA

HENRY F. RUCH \endash Born, 1838 \endash PA

WALTER ELMER Ruch \endash Born, 1871 - PA

WALTER WATSON Ruch \endash Born, 1912 \endash PA

WALTER WATSON Ruch, JR. \endash Born, 1940 \endash PA

Walters children are hidden

I hope you'll retain this information, update it as generations change and then pass it onto your children and they to their children.

Granddad

Here is your family tree as I have it, starting with me:

WALTER WATSON Ruch, JR
Born: 02/10/1940, Bryn Mawr, PA
Married: 07/15/1967
Died:
Buried:
LINDA JOAN Ruch nee: Kellstrom
Born: 09/20/1942, Detroit, MI
Died:
Buried:
Children:
STEVEN HENNING Ruch,
Born: 03/29/1972, Detroit, MI
RONALD THOMAS Ruch,
Born: 12/30/1972, Kalamazoo, MI

My Father & Mother:

WALTER WASTON Ruch, SR
Born: 12/30/1912, Library, PA
Died: 09/15/1974, Grosse Pointe, MI
Buried: Remains donated to Wayne State University Medical School
MARTHA Ruch nee Simpson
Born: 05/13/1911, Philadelphia, PA
Married: 11/13/1936, Philadelphia, PA
Died: 12/5/1970, Grosse Pointe, MI
Buried: West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA

Only Child:
WALTER WATSON Ruch, JR
Born: 02/10/1940, Bryn Mawr, PA

My Grandfather & Grandmother:

WALTER ELMER Ruch (Rev.)
Born: 09/29/1871, Northumberland, PA
Died: 10/8/1958, Sharon, PA
Buried: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville, PA
LENA HARRIETT Ruch nee Switzer,
Born: 11/4/1879, Campbell, NY
Married: 10/08/1902, New Castle, PA
Died: 04/17/1917, Pittsburgh, PA
Buried: Peter's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Library, PA
Lena was the daughter of Wallace D. Switzer, born 1850, died 07/22/1922 and Harriett A. Knowles, born 1852, died, 10/27/1882. They had 4 children, Eugene 09/14/1876, Sarah 11/08/1878, Lena 11/03/1879 and Irvin 03/17/1882. Both buried Hope Cemetery. Jacksonville, FL.

Lena was the granddaughter of Jacob Switzer, born 01/16/1820, died 10/75/1878 and Mary Ann Clark, born 1820, died 1913, daughter of Daniel Clark. They had 6 children, Byron 1849-1936, Wallace D. 1850-07/22/1922, Melvin 1854-12/17/1935, Ella 1851-1932, Clara ?, Emma ?. Both buried at Hope Cemetery, Campbell, NY.

Lena was the great granddaughter of William C. Switzer, born 05/28/1792, died 04/16/1861 and Jane King, born 05/25/1792, died 03/01/1856. They had 11 children, Maria Hannah (married Elias Parker and moved to IL), Barzilla K. (married Betsey Morse and died 10/24/1876), Alma, (married William Aldrich), Elizabeth (married Roland Hubble), Henry (married Mary Jordan), Jacob (married May Ann Clark), Elsa M. (married Vonanebugh), Anna M. (married Horace Pound) and Peter M. 02/07/1836. Both buried at Six Nations.

Lena was the great, great granddaughter of Henry Switzer, born 12/06/1744, died 08/17/1812 and Anna Maria Neff, born 07/17/1753,
Died 09/06/1840. They had 12 children between 1772 and 1800, Anna Maria 09/12/1772-10/17/1844 married Abram Bosenbark, Elizabeth 07/11/1774, married A. Van Fleet, Susan 04/18/1776, married Samuel Scomp, Henry 07/10/1778-12/19/1845, married Elizabeth Yawger, Effie 08/31/1780, married Francis Yawger, Maria 09/15/1782-02/04/1813, married Abram Fleet, Jacob 09/08/1784-11/23/1812 married Sallie Rowles, John 11/06/1786-12/17/1860, married widow Sallie Switzer, Anna C. 08/25/1789-05/14/1872 married Barzilla King, William C. 05/28/1792-04/26/1861 married Jane King, Arron 05/08/1794-08/03/1808 and Peter 01/30/1800, married Elsie Fleet. As a widow, Maria married Captain John Hight.

Henry and family came from Hunterdon County, New Germantown, Corporation of Zion, NJ in the spring of 1802. They located in the town of Jersey, Steuben County, NY. They lived on a farm of 800 acres, for which he paid $2.50 an acre. In the War of 1812, four brothers, Henry, Jacob, John and William rendered military service in the state militia at Niagara Falls.

Children of Lena & Rev. Walter E. Ruch:

HARRIET JANE NELSON nee Ruch
Born: 1/5/1904, Ridgeway, PA
Died: 9/21/1962, Washington, DC
Buried: Fort Lincoln Cemetery,
Married: 9/14/1924 to William Carl Nelson, born 1/8/1905, Johnstown, PA. Died 5/30/1972 and buried Southern Pines, NC.
PAUL ELMER Ruch
Born: 5/27/1905 at Apollo, PA
Died: 9/26/1972 at Clearfield, PA
Buried: Crown Crest Cemetery, Clearfield, PA
Married: 9/19/1922 at Sunset Park, Carrolltown, PA to Amy Mae Bryan.
WALLACE HENRY Ruch
Born: 3/13/1907 at Achor, OH
Died: 9/26/2000
Buried: yes ?
Married: 4/7/1928 at Osceola, PA to Elizabeth Coy
MILDRED ELIZABETH
Born: 9/11/1909 at North Sewickley, PA
Died: 9/15/1909 at North Sewickley, PA
JUDSON EUGENE Ruch
Born: 4/14/1911 at North Sewickley, PA
Died: 12/8/1989
Buried: yes ?
Married: 12/30/1935 to Constance Elaine Dalmas at Philadelphia, PA.
Bucknell University '33, Attorney, York County, PA
WALTER WATSON Ruch, SR.
Born: 12/30/1912 at Library, PA
Died: 9/15/1974 at Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse Pointe, MI
Buried: Body donated to Wayne State University Medical School.
Married: 11/13/1936 at Philadelphia, PA to Martha Simpson, daughter of Charles Cooke and Martha Phillips Simpson.
Bucknell University '34, Bureau Chief, NY Times
RAYMOND JAY Ruch
Born: 4/10/1917 at Pittsburgh, PA
Died: 4/13/1917 at Pittsburgh, PA

SECOND WIFE of REV. WALTER ELMER Ruch
ALBERTINA Ruch nee Smith
Born: 8/28/1880, Sharpsville, PA
Married: 6/24/1926, Meadville, PA
Died: 11/19/1960, Auburn, NY
Buried: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville, PA
No Children.

Rev. Walter Elmer Ruch, son of Henry F. and Sarah Jane Ruch nee Snyder, was born 9/29/1871, at Northumberland, PA. He attended grade school from 1877 thought 1883. From 1893 till 1897 he attended Bucknell Academy. He went on to Bucknell University and graduated with a BA, with the class of 1901.

He had begun preaching in 1891 and was licensed to preach, by the Northumberland Baptist Association, in 1892. Following college, in 1901, he was ordained by the Northumberland Baptist Association. He went on to serve as Pastor of Baptist churches at Ridgeway, Apollo, Providence, North Sewickley, Library and Sharpsville. He also served as Pastor of Presbyterian churches in Heilwood, Nebo Field, Osceola and Elkland Field. He retired as an active pastor 10/1/1941.

He married Lena Harriett Switzer on 10/8/1902. They had seven children including my father, Walter WATSON Ruch, Sr. Two, died in infancy. Lena, herself, died in childbirth, April 17, 1917 along with their seventh child, Raymond Jay Ruch. On 6/24/1926, Rev. Walter Elmer Ruch, married Albertina Smith and they had no children.

My Great Grandparents:

HENRY F. RUCH (Plasterer by Trade)
Born: 11/11/1833
Died: 12/18/1911
Buried: Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, PA
SARAH JANE Ruch
Born: 03/17/1846
Died: 11/27/1916
Buried: Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, PA
Children:
MARY A. RUCH EVANS
Born: 1863 \endash 1919
Married: Ed EVANS
Children: None
SYRLES Ruch
Born: 1865 \endash 1940
Children: Two daughters, Mary & Alberta
PETER G. RUCH
Born: 09/04/1867 \endash 1946
Married: Ella
Children: One son, Leonard
JOHN H. RUCH
Born: 09/30/1869 \endash 1951
Married: Clara
Children: EVANS, Virginia, Lewis, Agnes, Pansy and Max. All were deceased by 2000. John & Clare lost two sets of twins in 1908 and 1912.
WALTER ELMER Ruch
Born: 8/29/1871 \endash 10/08/1958

OLIVE AMANDA Ruch OBERDORF
Born: 10/1873 \endash 08/1945
Married: Charles Donnell Oberdorf 1905
Children: Rhoda Jane (1910 \endash 1999) & Charles Donnell, Jr. (1912)

A reference has been found to Olive A. Ruch, of Northumberland, PA, who married a Professor Charles Donald Oberdorf, 9/20/1905. Oberdorf was formerly the principal of the Sunbury, PA schools for a number of years. Their marriage was performed by my grandfather, Rev. Walter E. Ruch, of Apolo, PA, a brother of the bride.

My Great, Great Grandparents:

PETER G. RUCH (He was the Chief Pilot for the Pennsylvania Canal Company, at Northumberland, PA for many years (1826) and also made shoes.
Born: 6/27/1808
Married: 12/25/1827
Died: 8/7/1882
Buried: Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, PA
CATHERINE Ruch
Born: 03/18/1809
Died: 12/26/1888
Buried: Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, PA
Children:
HIRAM A. RUCH
Born: 10/03/1828
Died: 12/25/1852
JOHN W. RUCH
Born: 01/11/1831
Died: 05/18/1905
JACOB H. RUCH (Plasterer)
Born: 12/17/1835
Died: 12/20/1881
HENRY F. RUCH
Born: 11/11/1838
Died: 12/18/1911
SYRLES Y. RUCH, aka Cyrus
Born: 03/23/1843
Died: 08/15/1864
Union soldier, Private, Company G, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry died while a prisoner in a Confederate POW camp.
THOMAS E. RUCH (Plasterer)
Born: 05/27/1847
Died: 02/20/1899
EARNEST (OR HARRY) Ruch (Apprentice Plasterer)
Born: 1851 - ?
My Great, Great, Great Grandparents:

JOHANNES (JOHN) HEINRICH (HENRY) Ruch
Born: 10/1/1791
Died: 6/20/1830
Buried: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Danville, PA
MARY SCHWARTZ Ruch
Born: 10/18/1789
Died: 1/31/1863
Buried: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Danville, PA
Schwartz was Mary's maiden name. After Henry
died in 1830, Mary remarried a man named Galloway.
Child:
PETER G. RUCH
Born: 6/27/1808
Died: 8/7/1882

My Great, Great, Great, Great Grandparents:

LORENTZ (LAWRENCE) Ruch \endash Soldier in the American Revolution
Born: November 14, 1744
Died: October 27, 1828 (?)
Buried: Egypt, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania
Lorentz's brother, Peter Ruch, born February 7, 1746, was a Major in the American Revolation and a General in the War of 1812.
CHARLOTTA BARBARA Ruch nee KNOUSE
Born: 6/20/1750
Married: 11/5/1769
Died: 3/28/1810
Buried:
Children:
ELISABETHA Ruch (The Elder)
Born: 6/27/1772 in Northampton (now Lehigh Coo, PA
CATHARINA Ruch
Born: 10/30/1774 in Northampton (now Lehigh Coo, PA
MARIA SUSANNA Ruch
Born: 3/11/1777 in Northampton (now Lehigh Coo, PA
PETER Ruch
Born: 2/28/1779 in Lehigh County. PA
Married: 3/13/1801 to SUSANNA SCHRIBER (SCHREIBER)
Died: 11/19/1838 in Lehigh County. PA
HANNA Ruch
Born: 10/12/1783 in Whitehall Township, Northampton Co. PA

JOHANNES (JOHN) HEINRICH (HENRY) Ruch
Born: 10/1/1791
Died: 6/20/1830

My Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandparents:

HANS GEORGE Ruch
Born: 12/29/1682, Northern Alsace (now known as Zutzendorf, Bas-Rhin, France)
Died: 1769
Buried: Jordan Lutheran Church Cemetery, Walberts, PA
SUSANNA Ruch, nee Ziegler, (Third Wife)
Born: About 1687
Married: about 1734
Died:
Buried:
Hans George was born in Zutzendorf, a small village in the European Northern Alsace (now known as Zutzendorf, Bas-Rhin, France), on December 29, 1682. This information was recently (1999) found, and thus verified, by Louise Green. It is on LDS microfilm as part of an old record of the Zutzendorf Church. The same record indicates he was truly the son of Melchoir Ruch.
Children:
By second wife, CATHERINE Ruch, nee Reiss
HANS GEORGE Ruch
Born: 1709 in Gumbrechtshoffen, Northern Alsace
HANS JACOB Ruch
Born: 1716 in Gumbrechtshoffen, Northern Alsace
MICHAEL Ruch
Born about 1723 in Gumbrechtshoffen, Northern Alsace
MARIE EVE Ruch
Born: 1725 in Gumbrechtshoffen, Northern Alsace
August 9, 1707, he married his second wife, CATHARINA Reiss, born in the Northern Alsace about 1687. She was the daughter of BALTHAAR Reiss.
By his first wife, CATHERINA Ruch, nee BURKHARD
None
Other old records show that on November 13, 1704 in Uhrwiller, of the Northern Alsace, he married his first wife, CATHARINA BURKHARD, born probably about 1685-1690. She is the daughter of JOHANN BURKHARD.
By third wife, SUSANNA Ruch, nee ZIEGLER
CATHERINE Ruch
Born: About 1735 in Whitehall Township, PA
CONRAD Ruch
Born: About 1737 in Whitehall Township, PA
ANNA Ruch
Born: About 1738 in Whitehall Township, PA
MARY Ruch
Born: About 1739 in Whitehall Township, PA
JOHN (JOHANNES) Ruch
Born: About 1740 in Whitehall Township, PA
Married: 11/05/1765 to Eva Fetzinger
LORENTZ (LAURENCE) Ruch
Born: 11/14/1744 in Whitehall Township, PA
Married: 1769 to Charlotta Barbara Knouse
Died: After 1828
PETER Ruch
Born: 2/7/1746 in Whitehall Township, P
Married: About 1770 to Maria Elizabeth
Died: 12/22/1823
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT GRANDPARENTS:
MELCHOIR Ruch
Born: 12/25/1644, Northern Alsace (now known as Bas-Rhin, France)
Died: 8/25/1720, Altechendorf, Northern Alsace (now know as Bas-Rhin, France)
Melchoir Ruch was born on December 25, 1644. He is known to have lived in the Germanic area of the Northern Alsace now known as Bas-Rhin in Northeastern France.
His forefathers, the earlier Ruchs, appear to have probably originated in Emmental (now part of Switzerland), having moved to the northern Rhineland sometime during the 17th century. Many Germanic people were leaving the area at that time because of hardships resulting from "The Thirty Years War" of 1618-1648.
Researcher, R. Tipton Biggs, reports that he has found record of a Ruch family in LDS records (International Records for Switzerland). That LDS entry reads as follows: "On 12 Mar 1657 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland ULRICH Ruch married ELISABETH DISLI". "To that union was born URSULA (1658), Melchoir (1662), SUSANNA (1665), Hans ULRICH (1668), and NICHOLAUS (1670)".
The earliest record found of Melchoir Ruch of Alsace was recorded in the year 1676 in the church register at Oberbronn where he was mentioned as a Shepherd from the Village of Schillersdorf.
He is mentioned in a church register in 1679 as a Citizen and a Shepherd at Ingweiler. That same year (August 21, 1679), at Ringendorf, he married his third wife, Anna Maria . Prior to her marriage to Melchoir she was the widow of Hans RAUSCHER.
According to researcher Dee Dee Bindernagel, Melchoir and Maria were in Alteckendorf in 1680 for the birth of their son, Lorentz.
Melchoir appears in the record in 1682 as a "shepherd at Zutzendorf". This was in the record of the birth of his child (our probable direct ancestor), Hans George. This son (Hans George) moved to America in 1733 and in so doing left many descendants in the Colony of Pennsylvania and the United States of America. Many of these descendants (particularly those through grandson, Michael) eventually came to be known by the surname "Rugh".
In December of 1688 Melchoir's child, Johannes Adamus (Hans Adam), was born. Many of Hans Adam's descendents retained the surname "Ruch" and eventually came to reside in Canadian America.
By 1689, Melchoir and Maria were in Schalkendorf, and by about 1704 were living in the vicinity of the village of Uhrwiller.
Maria died in 1715 in Uhrwiller. Melchoir died on August 25, 1720 in Altechendorf
Referring to a modern, detailed map of the Bas-Rhin area of France, you'll find all these tiny little villages. They're all to the northwest of Strausbourg, France and are located in the same small area, just a few miles from each other. So, Melchoir and his family, with the exception of those who flooted down the Rhine to Holland and America, spent their lives in the same small area.

Response from Svensdotter1873 on Ancestry.com

Subject: Re: My RUCH Family Tree
Author: svensdotter1873
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008
Classification: Query
Surnames: Ruch, Dauber(t)

Thank you, Walter, for this great summary!

A few spelling errors were found on a Ruch website that I've not looked up in a long while, but basically,

1. "Melchior," not Melchoir, biblical Hebrew for "My king is Light." This fits in with "Pennsylvania Dutch" custom of naming sons & daughters after biblical characters.

2. Hans Georg (Gay-org); Germans don't add the E. I believe that Johann Jurg (add 2 dots/"umlaut" over the "u") is the closest to original -- and apparently more Swiss in style than German

Then, the Jordan Lutheran Church tombstone seems to have skipped a generation, naming a son but naming the birthdate of the father, perhaps?

"Pennsylvania Dutch"/Elsasser Deitsch has pronouns that are identical to both Eastern & Western Yiddish. I'd love to find a more-detailed linguistic comparison with Western Yiddish, if there indeed are differences (Western Yiddish has been considered extinct ~50-100 years).

Incidentally, most of the maternal/maiden names appearing in the Ruch family tree can be found in Lars Menk's 1991 book on German-Jewish surnames (found on avotaynu.com). If I were a guy (or could convince a Ruch relative) to take the Family Tree DNA test -- a swabbing of the cheek -- I'd l-o-v-e to check if there are any Cohen haplotypes in the family.

Regards, y'all,

karen

My response to a couple issues I found in his research

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Subject: Re: My RUCH Family Tree
Author: JeffreyPadell
Date: Friday, April 11, 2008
Classification: Query
Surnames:

I am male but unfortunatly the Ruch line is on my mothers side.

I have a generation between Georg RUch (1682) and Lorentz Ruch (abt 1740)
who I have is Georg Ruch (abt 1709) this is per Phil Knox (Researcher) and
Bill Frasier "The Ruch Family in Northhampton County"

I am descended from the two Georg's through Georg (1709) son Georg (1735)
the brother of Lorentz.

What I have, and I will post more later as I have to rush to work

Georg Ruch (1682-1769) m Catharina Reiss (1687-1733) one of 3 spouses the
others I have are Catharina Burhard and Susanna (I have never seen any
proof on the Ziegler connection I have Zieglers in my tree as well,

their children

Georg (1709) my ancestor I don't know his spouse
Hans Jacob (1716)
Michael (1723)
Maria Eve (1725)

Georg (1735-1821) Anna Margaret Rabesnold
Lorentz (1740-)
Christian (1748-)

Georg and Anna had 7 children

Margaret Elisabetha (1761-)
Christian (1766-)
Georg Philip (1768-1808) my ancestor spouse Maria
Eva Dorotea (1774-)
John (1777-)
Margaretha (1782-)
J. Peter (1783-)

my tree continues

Samuel Ruch 1797-1875 m Sarah Rehrig
Hannah Ruch 1825-1899 m Gideon Peter (1823-1883)
Edwin Peter m Harriet Rehrig
Emma Peters

I also have usually spelled Georg as George, americanizing it.

i. Lorentz Ruch was born on Apr 19, 1680^¹⁴⁹ and died on May 4, 1762^¹⁴⁹ at age 82.

ii. Barbara Ruch was born on Dec 23, 1681^¹⁴⁹ and died on an unknown date.

416 iii. George Ruch (born on Dec 29, 1682 in Zutzendorf, Alsace, France - died in 1769 in South Whitehall Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania)

iv. Michel Ruch was born on Oct 5, 1684 in Zutzendorf, Alsace, France^¹⁴⁹ and died on an unknown date.

v. Catharina Ruch was born about 1685 in Zutzendorf, Alsace, France^¹⁴⁹ and died on an unknown date.

vii. Martin Ruch was born on Apr 1, 1690 in Zutzendorf, Alsace, France^²⁰⁴ and died on an unknown date.

833. Anna Maria Rauscher ¹⁴⁸ ^,292 was born between 1650 and 1660^¹⁴⁸ and died in 1715 in Uhrwiller, Northern Alsace, France.^¹⁴⁸

834. Deceased ¹⁴⁹ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

417 i. Catharina Reiss (born about 1687 in Northern Alsace (Now Bas-Rhin) France - died about 1733 in South Whitehall Twp, Northampton Co, Pennsylvania)

928. Deceased,²²⁴ son of Gerhard Steigerwalt ²²⁴ and Living, was born circa 1639 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany,^²²⁴ died on Dec 24, 1679 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany^²²⁴ about age 40, and was buried on an unknown date in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.^²²⁴

464 i. Ebert Eberhard Steigerwalt (born after 1660 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany - died on Mar 21, 1732 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany)

ii. Michael Steigerwalt was born on Dec 24, 1671^²²⁴ and died on Dec 31, 1745^²²⁴ at age 74.

iii. Henrich Steigerwalt was born on May 7, 1678^²²⁴ and died on Aug 3, 1733^²²⁴ at age 55.

11th Generation

576 i. Hans Jacob Kistler (born in 1610 in Switzerland - died after 1646 in Aarberg, Berne, Switzerland)

1256. Philipp Spiegel ²⁹³ was born on Sep 22, 1608 in Pforzhein, Germany^²⁹³ and died on Aug 8, 1691 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany^²⁹³ at age 82.

Philipp married Anna Heintz ²⁹⁴ on May 19, 1639 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany.²⁹⁴ Anna was born on Dec 23, 1606 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany^²⁹⁴ and died on an unknown date.

628 i. Johannes Spiegel (born on Feb 7, 1640 in Pforzhein, Germany - died on Sep 22, 1691 in , , , Germany)

1257. Anna Heintz ²⁹⁴ was born on Dec 23, 1606 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany^²⁹⁴ and died on an unknown date.

Anna married Philipp Spiegel ²⁹³ on May 19, 1639 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany.²⁹⁴ Philipp was born on Sep 22, 1608 in Pforzhein, Germany^²⁹³ and died on Aug 8, 1691 in Ottenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany^²⁹³ at age 82.

1536. Ulrich Peter ²⁹⁶ was born about 1630 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland^²⁹⁹ and died between 1677 and 1722.

Ulrich married Susanna Schuepp. Susanna was born about 1635 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died between 1677 and 1730. Another name for Susanna was Schup.

ii. Ulrich Peter was born about 1660 in Zurich, Switzerland and died between 1689 and 1750.

768 iii. John Jakob Peter (born on Sep 22, 1661 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland - died between 1701 and 1752 in Pennsyvania)

v. Anna Peter was born on Jan 1, 1667 in Zurich, Switzerland and died before 1678.

vii. Hans Ulrich Peter was born on Mar 17, 1671 in Zurich, Switzerland and died on May 6, 1703 in Hague Holland at age 32.

viii. Anna Peter was born on Jun 18, 1675 in Zurich, Switzerland and died on Oct 21, 1691 at age 16.

1537. Susanna Schuepp was born about 1635 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland and died between 1677 and 1730. Another name for Susanna was Schup.

Susanna married Ulrich Peter.²⁹⁶ Ulrich was born about 1630 in Oberlangenhart, Canton Of Zurich, Switzerland^²⁹⁹ and died between 1677 and 1722.

i. Elisabeth Rauch was born on Sep 2, 1632 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

ii. Ursula Rauch was born on Jan 27, 1634 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

iii. Uli Rauch was born on Aug 25, 1635 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

iv. Oswald Rauch was born on Jun 21, 1638 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

v. Claus Rauch was born on Jul 25, 1641 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

832 vi. Melchoir Ruch (born on Dec 25, 1644 - died on Aug 25, 1720 in Altechendorf, Northern Alsace, France)

1665. Elsbeth Frauchiger ²⁴⁸ ^,297 was born about 1603 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^{²⁴⁸^,297} and died on an unknown date.

Elsbeth married Melchior Ruch ²⁴⁸ ^,297 on Oct 7, 1631 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland.²⁴⁸.^,297 Melchior was born on Jul 23, 1604 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^{²⁴⁸^,297} and died on an unknown date.

1856. Deceased ²²⁴ was born circa 1615 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany,^²²⁴ died on Dec 7, 1677 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany^²²⁴ about age 62, and was buried on an unknown date in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany.

928 i. Phillip Steigerwalt (born circa 1639 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany - died on Dec 24, 1679 in Florsbach, Hessen, Hanau, Germany)

ii. Gerhard Steigerwalt was born circa 1645^²²⁴ and died on Dec 7, 1677^²²⁴ about age 32.

12th Generation

General Notes: From Karen Shreeve <kshreeve04@aol.com>

Stammbaum der Familie Kistler von Aarberg.
Geschichtlich ist Peter Kistler Schultheib der Stadt bern, sein John Peter, fruhmesser 1481 als Gesandter beim Papst, erwahnt als Burger der Stadt Aarberg.
Occupation: Burgomaster Aarburg Switzerland 1593

1152 i. Daniel Kistler (born in 1584 in Switzerland - died after 1610 in Switzerland)

Ulrich married Ursula Schaerer ²⁴⁸ on Aug 21, 1600 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland.²⁴⁸ Ursula was born in 1579 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.

1664 i. Melchior Ruch (born on Jul 23, 1604 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland - died on an unknown date)

ii. Nicolaus Ruch was born on May 25, 1607 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

iii. Barbara Ruch was born on Sep 12, 1612 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

iv. Caspar Ruch was born on Oct 2, 1614 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

v. Anna Ruch was born on Jul 15, 1617 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

vi. Verena Ruch was born 28 Apor 1622 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

3329. Ursula Schaerer ²⁴⁸ was born in 1579 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.

Ursula married Ulrich Ruch ²⁴⁸ on Aug 21, 1600 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland.²⁴⁸ Ulrich was born Abut 1575 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.

13th Generation

2304 i. Hans Kistler (born in 1553 in Switzerland - died after 1593 in Switzerland)

6656. Oswald Ruch ²⁴⁸ was born in 1545 in Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.

3328 i. Ulrich Ruch (born Abut 1575 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland - died on an unknown date)

ii. Barbara Ruch was born on Dec 3, 1581 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.

iii. Caspar Ruch was born on Jan 27, 1583 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

iv. Melchior Ruch was born on Apr 5, 1584 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

v. Anni Ruch was born on Nov 28, 1585 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

vi. Oswald Ruch was born on Dec 24, 1588 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

vii. Hans Ruch was born on Dec 13, 1590 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

viii. Anny Ruch was born on Sep 1, 1592 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

ix. Eva Ruch was born on Aug 8, 1595 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

x. Oswald Ruch was born on Jan 16, 1597 in Duerrenroth, Bern, Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.^²⁴⁸

6657. Anny Christen ²⁴⁸ was born about 1549 in Switzerland^²⁴⁸ and died on an unknown date.

14th Generation

9216. Deceased ²⁵⁶ was born in 1420 in Berne, Switzerland^²⁵⁶ and died in 1492^²⁵⁶ at age 72.

General Notes: From Karen Shreeve <kshreeve04@aol.com>

Occupation: Mayor City of Bern 1440-1470
Event: President Republic of Bern 1470-1480
Event: Son Peter was Monsignor of Catholic
Event: Diocese of Germany and Switzerland and called to Rome by Pope Sisto IV, 1487

The following is from the "Kistler Family History Page" Edited by Craig L. Kistler

Kistler Lore
Coat of Arms History

The distinquished surname of Kistler (kister, kistner, kuster, kustner, kessler, kestler, etc.,) is an occupational name. The name is a shortening of Kistermacher or Chest Maker. The surname Kistler comes from the Latin word "custos" = meaning a guardian or keeper. According to the Kistler Coat of Arms, the first Kistler's were chestmakers. Orginally the name was that of a Guild rather than of a family. There are still many Kistler's in the upper Rhine regions of Switzerland and Germany. (Over 1,000 in Switzerland in 1999 - Craig Kistler) Scores of those who lived centuries ago are now honored as the progenitors of large relationships. it is therefore difficult for a family multiplying for 200 years in America to trace its European ancestry.

The Kistler Coat of Arms points to membership in the old German Hanseatic league. The Kistler Coat of Arms also points to the time of chivalry during the Holy Crusades (time 1000 to 1500).

General Family History

The first Peter Kistler and his son Peter kistler, the Priest.... Peter Kistler the First, was Chief magistrate of the city of Berne, Switzerland from 1440 to 1480 and was Chief Advisor until he died in 1489. His son, reverend peter kistler is spoken of in terms of priest, Abbott, Monsignor, Koeper of a large monestary, envoy, any ambassador......... A holy Crusade or Hanseatic League exploit. Thru any one of these , no doubt, our early Kistler's became land owners and so-called "burger". In this way it became possible for our first Kistler's to become land owners and free men reather than serf slaves. The old German Archives tell of the great-grandfather of Peter kistler the First, already being a land owner and paying trivute to his over-lord. this was in the early 1200 period, the time of King Rudoph, the first Ruler of the Hapsburg Dynasty.......................

The relation of the first King Rudoph to the early grand - parents of the Kistler's was likely that of loyal servants to the now elected king, in lieu of which services, he, King Rudolph, gave or sold a piece of land to these early Kistler's. the act of which lifted them out of the old state of feudal serf, into that of free holder, or burger class........... Therefore a dozen or more of the first born sons of these Kistler's were named "Rudolph" after their beloved King. the father of our American John George kistler was named Hans Rudolph, and his great-grandfather was named hans Jacob.............

The old Hanseatic League of Germany was a strong protection guild of special import. ........ The purpose of this league was to protect childhood, womanhood, and also to make trade, commerce and travel safer from attacks of theves and banditry, as well as to help the Church and State to recieve their taces and proper support. they were in other words a "Law Enforcement Organization" of those days..............

In those days it was considered as a mark of distinction and honor to be spoken of as a "Hans-mon"...... Our conclusion based upon the above historic fact is that name Hons-Jorj- Johannes Kistler, our first American forefather, was so-called because of his membership in the Hans league......... peter Kistler the first, as a Hans-mon led a part of the German Austrian Arms and was a banner carrier of the colors during his reign of forty years in Berne..........

Ethnicity:

Allemannisch (Alemannisch, Allemannic, Alemannic, Schwyzerdutsch, Alsatian = tribes of Austria)

Kistler's Religios following

The following information was sent to me by Thomas Kistler from Switzerland kistler@active.ch on March 19, 1999.

Our Swiss ancestors originally came from Reichenburg, Canton Schwyz. Canton is like a US-county, e.g. Dade county. In early 16th century, Switzerland went through a process called reformation. The Swiss reformers, Johannes Calvin and Ulrich Zwingli, were inspired by the famous German Martin Luther. Words like Renaissance and Humanism became very popular in the reformers? vocabulary. Calvin and Zwingli were responsible that the dominant catholic church were divided in Catholics and Protestants. In the year 1531 there was a hefty confessions war. On October 11, 1531, 1000 people died in a battle called Kappel near Zurich. The reformers lost that battle and their leader Ulrich Zwingli was killed. With that victory the Catholics had good cards for the peace negotiations which took place on the government level in Bern. In the peace agreement, it had been decided that the former protestant region of Rapperswil, where Reichenburg lays, was hand over to the Catholics. Protestants were forced to leave. Among them our protestant ancestors. The Protestants Kistler moved to the Fricktal area. Fricktal lays between Baden and Basel. You still find lots of Protestant Kistler families in that area. The catholic families Kistler stayed in the Region of Reichenburg.

That is what I have been told by my old relatives. If you want to do a thorough investigation you should contact the communities of Reichenburg, Pfäffikon SZ and Rapperswil for the catholic tribe and Frick, Effingen and Bozen for the protestant tribe. In the archives of the cantons Aargau and Schwyz you will definitely find information.

Barbara Kistler Ludlow wrote the following information in her genealogy book, "Johannes George Kistler & Family"

The kistlers, like thousands of other American families, descended from the Allemanni. it is supposed that the great Germanic races were the rear guard of the Aryan migrations into the West. the course which brought them out of Asia into Europe ran across Armenia, around the Black Sea to the northwest. Thence westward through what is now Russia, into the countries where they were destined to establish themselves. The began to appear between the Main and Danube about the beginning of the third centur. the franks called them the allemage. the name as well as the language of the ancient people of southwestern Germany , or the Palatinate, is still known as the allemanni.

The Allemanni occupied the palatinate until 496 A.D., when Clodwig, King of the fanks, defeated them in battle on the upper Rhine. Afterwards the settled in Swabia (Wurttemberg) and Switzerland. they were and still are among the best farmers in the world. In many districts they have cultivated the soil for 30 successive generations. They were also noted for their idomintable industry, keen wit, independence, and high degree of intelligence.

In Pennsylvania the springs that had determined the loaction of the Indian wigwams also attracted the early white settlers. After the settlers had erected their log cabins and cleared the land, they found to ther great discouragement that the soil was uproductive. So great were the privations they suffered here that the region, including what is now Kistler's Valley, became known as Allemaengel, which means "all wants". The fertile fields of Whitehall, 20 miles east, from which they had to bring their provisions on foot or horseback, were called Egypt.

By careful, intelligent cultivation, the Allemaengel of long alo has been converted into rich valleys, with their fine farms, abundant crops, spacious homes, large Swiss barns and all modern implements and appliances for the best possible results in soil production. Today ancient stone buildings are numberous and well preserved in the valley.

The early Kistler settlers suffered from depredations of the Indians during the French and Indian War. They aided in the defense of the lives of their neighbors and protection of property.

The Kistlers of Pennsylvania were members of the Lutheran Church. They attended the Jerusalem Church, which is not far from Kempton and near New Tropoli, which is in the southern end of Kistler's Valley.

Kistler in early records is spelled in a number of ways as (Kistler, Kester, Kisiler, Kiesler, Kesler, Kessler, Kishler, etc. The meaning of the name is box maker or chest maker. A chest appears on the Kistler Coat of Arms, which had its origin during the Holy Crusades. As noters, a well made chest was necessary in traveling and as a receptacle for the security of their records.

Mr. Brobst, (Brobst genealogist that has followed some of the Kistler tree due to Kistler's marrying many Brobst family members) has written, "The name may have been changed from Kustler ("u" with an umlaut) or Kuestler, to Kistler, due to the pronounciation of the name to the English clerks at immigration. It is noted that the 1745 petition to the Commonwealth's court in Philadelphia asking for a public road from maxawayny (Abraham Levan's mill) to Upper Hanover was signed by a Johannes Kustler and Jurg Kustler, both using the umlaut on the "u". However per Jan Binkly, one record in the staatsarchiv in Bern, Switzerland, shows his name as kistler."

The Kistlers were faithful adherents to the Catholic Church up to the time of the reformation, when those of the Canton Bern became Protestants. A number of them are still in the ministry of the Lutheran Church.

Hans or Hons was the title used by the german people indication the bearer belonging to an organization or league promoting law and order. They were often mounted and hooded and were officially knighted.

4608 i. Peter Kistler (born about 1490 in Switzerland - died on an unknown date)

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