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SCHMIDT, SMITH posted by Deonna Smith Vaughan on Sunday, November 2, 1997

I am trying to locate members of the Bernard SMITH family. Bernard Smith was my gg-granduncle who immigrated from Prussia sometime in the mid-1800's. His original name was SCHMIDT. His wife's name was Lydia, and they had the following children: William - b ca. 1862, Henry - b ca 1866, Mary A. - b ca 1868, Charles b ca 1870, Emma - b ca 1873, and Maggie - b ca 1877. I believe Lydia died in 1881, and Bernard died in 1898. They were members of the Amity Reformed Church. At the time of Bernard's death his son, Charles, was working at the Cumberland Independent job printing office.

KREGER, KUHLMAN, SCHROCK, SMITH posted by Fred Hartke on Sunday, November 2, 1997

Seeking info relating to Bernard KUHLMAN (b1773), Henry K. KUHLMAN (b1794) and his wife Elizabeth KREGER (1797-1888), Arnold K. KUHLMAN (1832-1908) and his wife Barbara SCHROCK (1838-1915),Rev. John Frederick KUHLMAN and his wife Louise SMITH, Dr. Winfield S. KUHLMAN (1850-1919), and Henry KUHLMAN (d1904). All wqere residents of Upper Turkeyfoot and Lower Turkey Townships at some time in their lives.

HUSBAND posted by Jeff Kasinger on Sunday, November 2, 1997

Seeking any info on the will of Herman HUSBAND, probated possibly in 1795 or 1796.

BROUGHER posted by Cheryl Bolton on Tuesday, November 4, 1997

BROUGHER I am looking for a farm somewhere near Kingwood on which there are several grave sites marked BROUGHER.

NAU, NOW posted by Sandra Garstenshlager on Wednesday, November 5, 1997

I am looking for a Joseph Locher who loved in Johnstown and then moved to the Youngstown OH area. He married his first wife Margret NAU or NOW in 1865. Their children are Martin, Jacob, William, Henry and Grant. His second wife was Antoinette Becker and their children were Maria, Hemrich Elizabeth and George. The nme of his thirs wife is unknow, but the children are Fred, Emma Jane and Florence.

BAUMAN, BECKET, BIRD, BOWMAN, CRAMER, PECK, SMITH posted by Glenda Tressler Smith on Saturday, November 8, 1997

Would like to correspond with descendents of John SMITH and Magalene BAUMAN/BOWMAN or Henry SMITH and Christina BAUMAN, came from Prussia abt 1840s to Addison Twp near St Paul's Lutheran Church. John and Magalene's children were Joseph (b. 1853) m Missouri TRESSLERr, Christian (1855), Christina (1857), Mary (1859) m Albert McCLINTOCK, Joel (1859), Lydia (b 1864) m George CRAMER, Elizabeth (b 1866) m Alfred BIRD, John (b. 1868) m Sarah McCLINTOCK, William (b. 1870). Henry's children were Susan m. John BECKET, Daniel, Ellen m. Albert PECK, Mary, Madeline, Elizabeth, John

FIRESTONE posted by Glenda Tressler Smith on Saturday, November 8, 1997

Looking for information on John FIRESTONE who died in Ursina in 1852. Children: Joseph, John Jr., George m Catherine Younkin, Mary m Leonard May, Elizabeth m Byard Miller, Margaret m David Leichliter, Catherine m William Younkin, Jacob, Michael. Also interested in finding out who his son Jacob married.

BORDER, LOHR posted by Kathie Kline on Sunday, November 9, 1997

Looking for information on Magdalena Margaret BORDER who married William LOHR. Magdalena was born in 1836 in Somerest County.

SMITH, WATT posted by William C. on Wednesday, November 12, 1997

Thomas WATT m Mary SMITH b PA.1765 d 1825 Champaign Co. Ohio They moved their young family to KY 1792-owned farm near Flemingaburg--sold it 1814 Moved to Urbana Twp. Champaign Co. Ohio 1814 I have no idea where they lived in PA. I need Your help.I have much on my Watt Line if Your interested.

HEMMINGER, HEMMINGERS posted by Richard Keister on Saturday, November 15, 1997

Looking for information about the HEMMINGERS of Somerset County. A number were listed in the 1800 and 1810 censuses. One of the families was that of Andrew Henry HEMMINGER who had four sons: Henry, Frederick, Andrew Jr., and John. There was also a George HEMMINGER and a George Jr. These are the ancestors I am trying to research. Most of this family moved to Tuscarawus Co., OH in the early 1800s. It appears that Andrew and George Sr. are brothers. Does anyone have any information about this family??

SASSE, SCHMIDT, SCHNEIDER, SMITH posted by Deonna Smith Vaughan on Saturday, November 15, 1997

I have recently discovered more SMITH ancestors in Somerset Co. Bernard SMITH was my 3rd-great uncle. He was married to Lydia ___________. Their children were: William b. ca 1862, Henry b. ca 1866, Mary b. ca 1868, Charles b. ca 1870, Emma b. ca 1873, and Maggie b. ca 1877. Bernard was born ca 1836 in Germany; he died 1898 while living in Somerset Co. He was a member of the Amity Reformed Church. At the time of his death, his son, Charles was working for the Cumberland Independent. I am interested in any and all information relating to this family. I am also researching his other siblings - Anna Margaretha Smith born ca. 1832 and Henry Smith born ca. 1839. They both possibly kept the names of Anna Margaretha SCHMIDT and Heinrich SCHMIDT. Am also researching my gg-grandfather, John W. Smith, who married Anna Catherine SASSE SCHNEIDER.

SCHULTZ, SHULTZ posted by Janet Jenkins on Saturday, November 15, 1997

Looking for information on John and Barbera SCHULTZ (SHULTZ) who lived in the Salisbury/Greenville/Elick area of Somerset County Pa around 1800-40. When did John die, and what was Barbera's maiden name.

KYLER posted by Peggy on Sunday, November 16, 1997

KYLER possible other spellings. My ggrandfather, J (John/Jacob called byboth) Henry KYLER - his d cert states: b 6/14/1850 d 12/14/1914 atCassville (Huntingdon Co) PA; his parents (b both b in PA) as Polly andBenjamin. There was no maiden name for Polly, and no place of b for JHenry. A family Bible gives: J Henry b 6/14/1848. Was he a desc of thefirst KYLER to Clearfield Co PA ? Or was he b in another state ? Lookingat census records there are several (in PA) Benjamin KYLER's with sonsthe right age ? I would appreciate any hints to find parents of J Henry.I will gladly share ! I do have further back on other lines. Pleasecontact me: Peggy Corrie, 25 Sycamore Ct. W., Homosassa, FL 34446 or trye-mail at tlcorrie@citrus.infi.netThanks so much. Could he have been b in Bedford, Cameron, Fulton, Cambria, Centre, Cumberland, Juniata, Mifflin or Somerset Co ??

BOYER, JAMES, MCCONNELL, OWENS, ROBINE, SHAFFER, SKELLY, YEAGER posted by Debra Anthony on Monday, November 17, 1997

Looking for any infomation on surnames of BOYER, YEAGER, SKELLY, ROBINE, MCCONNELL, OWENS, JAMES, SHAFFER. Families lived in Cambria Co., Westmoreland Co., & Sommer Set Co., PA Looking for information about Solomon BOYER who lived in Somer Set Co., PA, perrished in Johnstown Flood 1889. Father Henry BOYER,mother Catherine. Phillip SKELLY killed by Indian's JULY 16, 1780 while serving with Captain Phillip's Pennsylvania Rangers. Related surnames: OWENS, JAMES, SHAFFER, ROBINE. Any information about any of these surnames would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

HUSBAND posted by Jeff Kasinger on Monday, November 17, 1997

Seeking information regarding ( or a copy of ) the will of Herman HUSBAND, d. c1795 in either Somerset or Bedford County, PA.

SHAFFER posted by Bonnie Schultz on Tuesday, November 18, 1997

I'm looking for information on a Isabell GESIEL SHAFFER believe she married a H.V.SHAFFER AFTER 1880 Isabell was born ca 1858 in Somerset Co FATHER George Geisel Mother Elizabeth Shirfine?

KNEEBONE, NEEBONE posted by Terry on Tuesday, November 18, 1997

Looking for the family of Mary Emily(Emma?) NEEBONE b. Nov 24,1874 d Jan 2, 1917. Place of buria lThe McClintock Cemetery. Fathers name ?John KNEEBONE. She was m. to Martin Luther McCLINTOCK bef. June 1896, who died in Confluence, Pa.

BLANSET posted by Ruth Loudin Steach on Tuesday, November 18, 1997

Just beginning research on first four names. I have work Ross BLANSET did in the 1920s. Interested in contacting others working on these lines.

COLEMAN, CUMMINS posted by Brett Lindeman on Tuesday, November 18, 1997

Looking for the parents of Elizabeth CUMMINS (abt. 1802-?) who married Jacob COLEMAN (1794-1849) about 1820 - lived in Brothersvalley Twp. Did Elizabeth remarry after Jacob's death? Also looking for info. on their children. Thanks!

OLINGER, STUYVESANT, ZUVER posted by Roy B Pounds on Thursday, November 20, 1997

George OLINGER born in Somerset County, Pa. 1798 Married Annie STUYVESANT born in Somerset County around 1882. George died in Armstrong County in 1859. Annie his wife died in 1887. Margaret ZUVER married Reuben Olinger in Dec 1860 Need information on all ancestors of these relatives.

BOWSER, COLEMAN, CUMMINGS, CUMMINS, HANSEL, HENSEL posted by Brett Lindeman on Thursday, November 20, 1997

Looking for info. on the family of Jacob COLEMAN (1794-1849) and wife Elizabeth CUMMINS/CUMMINGS (abt. 1802-?) of Brothersvalley Twp. Who were Elizabeth's parents? Also looking for the parents of Susanna HANSEL/HENSEL (1800-1875) wife of John BOWSER (1799-1860)- they lived Greenville and Somerset Twps.

FRIEND, HYATT posted by Brent Hyatt on Thursday, November 20, 1997

Seeking any info on Hezekiah HYATT that lived in Lower Turkeyfoot township in 1805 (he is on tax list). I believe he md. Josina FRIEND, a daughter of Andrew FRIEND. This family left for Fairfield Co. OH around 1808. There is a John and Charles HYATT in Turkeyfoot during this time. I think this family came from Maryland circa 1775.

HOSTETLER posted by Phyllis Rosley on Sunday, November 23, 1997

I am searaching for information about my great grandfather. The only information I have is that he served in the Pennsylvania legislature sometime in the 1800s. I am also interested in receiving information about a man name HOSTETLER that served in the legislature. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Please reply to prosley@aol.com

GLOVERS posted by Deborah on Monday, November 24, 1997

Researching GLOVERS who lived in Somerfield area in late 1800's, early 1900's. Please e-mail me if you have any info. Thanks!

, HUMBERT posted by Warren Shumaker on Thursday, November 27, 1997

Looking for maiden name of Lucinda ______ b. 6 Feb 1840 Pa., d. 2 Mar 1883 Somerset. About 1858 she married Joseph HUMBERT b.30 Jul 1826 in Milford Twp. He died 18 Jul 1900. I believe they are both buried at the Sanner cemetery in Black Twp. Joseph's parents are George HUMBERT b. 20 Sep 1798 d. 22 Dec 1871 and Margaret ______ b. 4 Dec 1800 d. 5 Nov 1861. Both George and Margaret are also buried in the Sanner cemetery. Any help finding information on the maiden names of these two wives would be appreciated. Thanks, Warren

, SHOEMAKER posted by Warren Shumaker on Thursday, November 27, 1997

Looking for maiden name of Catherine _________ b. abt 1790 in Md., d. 26 Jul 1851 in Somerset County. About 1809 she married Anthony A. SHOEMAKER b.1 Aug 1784 in Frederick Co, Md. d. 18 Apr 1854 in Addison Twp. Marriage most likely took place in Addison Twp. also. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Warren

CUNNINGHAM, MORRISON posted by Gordon Smith on Thursday, November 27, 1997

Seeking information on Robert CUNNINGHAM, born 8/12/1775 in PA, died 6/10/1851, buried in Lavansville Lutheran cemetery. Wife Irena. Children: George W. CUNNINGHAM, born app.1802, PA. and Jane H. CUNNINGHAM born 3/27/1801, PA. wife of William MORRISON, born 9/28/1796 in Somerset PA.

BAER, BITTNER posted by Brett Lindeman on Friday, November 28, 1997

BITTNER - BAER looking for info. on the family of John BITTNER (1793-1870/1880) and wife Catherine BAER (1797-1861). When did John die and where is he buried? Their childen: Jonathan J. (1816-1887), Elizabeth (1818-?), Jacob (1820-?), Peter (1822-1887), Philip (c.1823-?) Sarah (c.1824-?), Moses (1825-1895), William (1830-?), Conrad (1838-?), and Lydia (1842-1862).

HUTZELL posted by Carolyn Jensen on Friday, November 28, 1997

Looking for information on Jacob and Susannah (?) HUTZELL. Born and married in Somerset Co., PA. Moved to IN and then lived in Green Co., WI starting about 1860. Children: Michael b ca 1832, John b ca 1833, Noah b ca 1834, Mary b ca 1836, Jacob Jr. b ca 1838, July Ann b ca 1839, William b ca 1840 and Elizabeth b ca 1847. Need parents/ siblings of Jacob who was born in Somerset Co., PA. Also parents and siblings of Susannah. Have info in Michael and other children that I am willing to share.

, DECKER, GINDLESPERGER, RIFFLE, RODDY, THOMAS, WERTZ posted by Judy Lear Douglas on Saturday, November 29, 1997

Would like to share and compare info with anyone researching surname RODDY. I have John Roddy b 24 Dec 1790 Somerset Co. d 24 Sep 1861 Somerset Co. Buried in Yoder Cemetery, Conemaugh Twp. I believe John was married twice. 1st Elizabeth ________. 2nd Mary M. DECKER. His children were Arabella, Catherine, Hannah, Lewis(my line)m Rachel RIFFLE, Mary, Elizabeth, John D. m Mary Ellen, David, Samuel D m Elizabeth WERTZ, Daniel, and Jacob m 1st Elizabeth GINDLESPERGER, 2nd Catherine C. THOMAS. I have some info on descendants of Lewis, Samuel and Jacob.

DOMER, JONES posted by Jerri JONES on Saturday, November 29, 1997

Researching Paul Warren JONES, b. 1892 in Somerset County. Parents Elmer Jones and Rosa DOMER. Paul had 3 brothers, Royal, Bruce, and Minter. Would like information on the parents.

VICCORY, VICKORY, VICKROY posted by Sally Huntley on Sunday, November 30, 1997

VICKROY, Thomas (1754-1845) {oldest son of Hugh & Margery (Phillips) VICCORY/VICKORY of Cecil Co., MD} siblings of Thomas were Fanney, Joseph (killed at the Battle of Germantown), Nathan, George, Solomon, William & Dorothy. I have some info on Thomas to share. Would love to hear from the descendants of the other Vickroy siblings as well. Thanks. Sally

FRITSCHE posted by Ted Fritsche on Sunday, November 30, 1997

I'm trying to connect one of Carl FRITSCHE's sons to Dr. Edward Henry Fritsche (born oct 28, 1881), but I don't know which of his 3 sons it is. Can anyone help me find this? Carl Fritsche (born May 1836) had these 3 sons: 1) William or Willhelm Fritsche (born 2-2-1860 in Johnstown PA) 2) Carl E. Fritsche (born 3-10-1868)

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