Information Wanted

Information Wanted INFORMATION WANTED of fifty words or less will be published free to members of the Genealogical in Society. There will be a charge of $2.00 for each additional 25 words. For other persons, the charge is $5.00 for the first 50 words, and $2.00 for each additional 25 words, payable in advance. All inquiries should be typewritten or hand printed, double-spaced, and on one side of the paper only, accompanied by a letter requesting that the material be published in the Exchange. Inquiries should be brief, and should contain dates, localities and other identifying data. Full name and address of the sender should be given. ONLY TWO INQUIRIES PER PERSON, PER YEAR. ADAMS. Seek information on Edwin J. Adams. He was born 1 April 1867 in Philadelphia. His parents were Robert Adams, born April 1837 in Ireland; died 31 March 1904 in Philadelphia and Frances J. Moorehead, born in Ireland; died 14 August 1898 in Philadelphia. Both are buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Edwin J. Adams married Charlotte Bendell on 31 October 1899 in Philadelphia. He died in 1952 presumably in Atlantic City, buried in Potters Field. Charlotte Bendell was the daughter of Isreal Bendel' who came to the United States from Bradford-on-Avon, England with his father, Jonah Bendel' in 1849, when Isreal was 10 years old. Charlotte Bendel' was born 3 October 1872 in Philadelphia. All correspondence will be answered. Earl Adams, Jr., P.O. Box 160, Veradale, Washington 99037- 0160. AKER. Researching Leonard Aker/Acker who died 1773 in Earl Township, Lancaster County. Children: Catherine Acker (1754183 1), married Conrad Fasnacht; Anna Maria Aker married Michael Sower; Elisabeth Aker married Jacob Waggoner. Carole Peskin, 500 State Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. AMOS. Seek information about Hannah Amos, the daughter of Thomas Amos. She married John Oliphant, the son of Ephraim 238 Information Wanted 239 and Sarah (Stout) Oliphant. He was born in 1750 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He's on 1771 tax list in Loudon County, Virginia, but was also a wagonmaster from Trenton, New Jersey in the Revolution. They were married about 1775 in either Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Virginia. Both buried at Ebenezer, Greene County, Tennessee. Thelma B. Rowley, 149 Centennial Drive, West, Medford, New Jersey 08055. BAILEY. Seek ancestry of Jacob Bailey/Beli, born in York County, the son of Jacob Bailey (1735-1812). He died 1829 in Lycoming County. Married 1799-1817, Elizabeth Conrad Fisher. Lived in Shrewsbury Township, York County before removing to Lycoming County. David C. Bailey, P.O.Box 2314, Naperville, Illinois 60540. BATEZEL. Wish information regarding Joseph Batezel and his family of Verree Road in Philadelphia in 1870. Dorothy I. Scott, 274E South Bear Greek, Merced, Calif. 95340. BOYER. Need information on Assimus Boyer who died in 1807 at Pine Grove, Berks (now Schuylkill) County. He married the widow (Maria) Elisabeth (Nagle) Spieler. A daughter, Barbara Boyer born ca. 1765, married Michael Strubhar. Carole Peskin, 500 State Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 BRUSH. Ancestor Joseph Brush from Westmoreland County was born in Ireland in 1790. He married Jane Hoy (1800-1883), the daughter of Daniel Hoy who removed to Ohio ca. 1830. Need their parents. Jane's sisters were Mary (Polly) Hoy who married Hugh George, and Agnes Hoy who married John Brisbinel Brisbane. Was Robert Brush of Westmoreland County the brother of Joseph Brush? Was he connected to James and Margaret (Sheakley) Brush who removed to Mercer County? Mrs. E. J. Westensee, 2330-24 1/2 St, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. BURSK. Need parents and siblings of Joseph Bursk who was born 17 November 1797 in Lancaster or Delaware County. He was a blacksmith in Strasburg in 1830. He married Catherine Mowery ca. 1824. She was born in Lancaster, 20 March 1798. Their children: Jacob; George; Susan; Daniel; born 1833; Elizabeth; Davidjoseph, jr.; Henry (?) and Robert (?) Bursk. The family was in Warren County, Ohio by 1850. Where did the parents of 240 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Joseph Bursk come from? Who were the parents of Catherine Mowery? Mrs. Ruth J. King, 20683 Waalew Road, Sp/97, Apple Valley, California 92307. CANADA. Elizabeth Canada was born 8 June 1774 in Pennsylvania, she died in 1855 in Missouri. She married in Tennessee in 1798, William B. Warren, who was born 1774 in Petersburg, Virginia; he died 1854 in Missouri. They had a son Hugh Canada Warren. Was Hugh Canada of Allegheny County in 1790 Pennsylvania census Elizabeth's father? A relative? Seek her parents and ancestors. Martha Alice Crookshank, 97 North St. Augustine Boulevard, Davis Shores, St. Augustine, Florida 32084. CASTOR. Seek descendants of Colonel Hiriam Castor. His daughter, Ellen Castor born 14 July 1838 in Frankford. She married Harry T. Garsed on 10 December 1863. Their daughter Nellie Garsed was born 16 April 1866, she married on 24 November 1887, Edward Neukom. Their children: Lisette Neukom, born 25 August 1888 and Everett Edward Neukom born 14 August 1892. Diana W. Castor, R.D.2, 5681 Middle Road, Horseheads, IV. Y 14845 COON/KUHN/KHUNE. Seek ancestors of Rachel Coon, born 30 July 1814, Frankford Township, Philadelphia County. She married Peter Bender of Lower Dublin Township, Philadelphia County in 1834. They moved to Montgomeryville in 1855. Her father (?), Jacob Coon died 19 July 1866. They lived at Dauphin & Hope Streets, Frankford, and were buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia. George W. Williams, 1348 Melrose Ave., McMinnville, Oregon 97128. COOPER. Benjamin Cooper born ca. 1697 in Philadelphia. He was the son of James Sc Hannah Cooper. He married at Christ Church, Philadelphia, Elizabeth Kelly. Seek information of his will, probably ca. 1760 in Kentucky. Mrs. Betty K. Price, Route 2, Box 5069, Mt. Gilead, N. C. 27306. COPELAND. Descendants of David Copeland of York County, who married Sarah Stanton in Newberry Township, York County, 24 November 1756. Wish to establish relationships of York County Copelands to others of this name in 18th century Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Robert 0. Parks, 55 West Chestnut, #1206, Chicago, Illinois 60610. Information Wanted 241 DEHAVEN. Lavinia DeHaven, born ca. 1800, in Wilmington, Delaware. She married, first, Spencer Rodgers in 1823; second, Thomas Boyce, May 1832 at St. George's Methodist Church, Philadelphia. She died in Philadelphia in November 1881. Children: John; Benjamin; Joseph and Daniel Boyce. A daughter Rebecca Boyce married a Boothby. Who were Lavinia DeHaven's parents? Elizabeth Boyce Foe11, 9 North Wheatsheaf Road, Indian Mills, New Jersey 08088, DICKEY/DICKE. Desire any information on John Dickey who married, first, Judah Saunders in 1751; second, Mary Hessing (?) at Abington Presbyterian Church, Montgomery County. $100 reward for proof that John Se Mary Dickey are the parents of Charles Dickey born 1760, and died 1823 in Norriton Township, Montgomery County. Their children: John; Benjamin; Mary; Charles, jr.; Eli; Ann; Jesse; Hiram and Henry Dickey. Sisters and half-sisters of Charles Dickey, jr.: Mary; Judith and 'racy Dickey; Elizabeth Lloyd and Margaret Fotkrod. Related surnames: Melone; Boyer; Barr; Shock; Christy; Romney; Baiderson and Snyder. Nancy L. Bicknell, 801 Verona Road, Marshall, Michigan 49068. DOWNING. Who were the parents of Ruth Downing who married 19 March 1801 in Downington, Chester County, James Young (1774-1852), the son of John & Rebecca (Sheward) Young. Ruth (Downing) Young died in 1852. Effingham P. Humphrey, Jr., Mynwood Apts. E-15, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096. HS& Who were the parents of Dr. Joseph Fiss (1759-1829) and of his wife Sarah (ca. 1769-24 June 1812), each buried at Christ Church, Philadelphia? Effingham P. Humphrey, jr., Mynwood Apts. E-15, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096. FRAIN/FRANE. Who were the pareirts of Catherine Frain? She was the wife of Benjamin Shetterly. They lived in Juniata County in 1850. Later in Berman County, Michigan. She was born in 1817; died 1879. Maxine L. Williams, 1348 Melrose Ave., McMinnville, Oregon 97128. GRAVES. Christianna Graves, born 8 March 1828; died 13 June 1861, White Haven, married Isaac Ellison, born 1825 in Pennsylvania; died 15 June 1881 in White Haven. Need their ancestors. Jon T. Wilson, 26 Black Birch, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109. 242 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine GRAY. George Gray (1693-1748/9) married ca. 1716, Mary Ewen, widow of Joseph Ewen of Germantown, and mother of Elizabeth Ewen who married James Coultas. What was Mary Ewen's maiden name, and who were her parents? Mrs. Lyndle C. Peyton, 1700 Massachusetts St., Apt. 401, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. HAMMERSCHMIDT. Josephine Harpmann Hammerschmidt. Seek descendants of this person. Living in Philadelphia in 1908. Have information on other Harpmann descendants. Please get in touch. Rochelle Hughes, 2112 Catskill Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75149. HARTRAUFT-HUMMELL. Seek information on John Hartrauft, born in Pennsylvania, and his wife Elizabeth Hummell, born Pennsylvania. Their daughter, Louisa Hartrauft (my great, great grandmother) born 2 July 1840 in Pennsylvania; died 24 August 1921 in Hancock County, Ohio. She married Abraham Benson, born 7 February 1837 in Fairfield County, Ohio; died 3 July 1924, Hancock County, Ohio. Seek information on all related names. Also on Pennsylvania surnames: Ulrich/Ulery/Ulrey; Arnold; Stoner; Hupp; Roberson; Caramela; Pitzrelli/Pizzarilli; Marasco; Tumaina and Contanzo. Barb Carter-Carmella, 560 Elvin Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. HENRY. Elizabeth Henry born 18 May 1809; died 24 July 1845, Carbon County, married Jacob Beers, born 9 June 1809; died 24 March 1867 at Carbon County. Their son William Beers married Ann . Need ancestors of Elizabeth (Henry) Beers. Jon T. Wilson, 26 Black Birch, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109. HICKMAN. Seek proof that Abraham Hickman and his wife, Rachel (Everingham) Hickman of Greene County were the parents of Roan (Ben?) Hickman, born 1811; died 1838 in Greene County. Also the parents of Grace Flick who married Bean. Hickman. She was born 1809 in Virginia?; died 1890 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Merrell Lee Porteous, 8401 Quail Hollow Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260. HILL. Thomas Robinson Hill, born in England 2 February 1864; died 9 August 1928 in Philadelphia. Married about 1890 in England to Ellen Flanagan. She was born 1868 in England; died 27 December 1929 in Philadelphia. Children: Edith; Matthew; Information Wanted 243 John R.; David; George and Sara. Seek information on this family. Kenneth Afire, 4414 Howell St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19135. HOAG. Seek ancestry of Nancy Hoag, born 1790s(?) in York County. She married John Ferris/Faris. He came from Ireland as a young man. They had a daughter Martha Ferris, born 10 January 1814 in New York state. Vivian Barton, Rt. .1, Box 103, Boyceville, Wisconsin 54725. JANVIER/JANUARY. Thomas janvier, immigrant ancestor, born 1665 in France; died 1727 in Delaware. He married Sarah jordain, aka Crosse. Want data for Thomas & Sarah Janvier, the children of their sons who used the name January. Also of their daughters. Publication in progress. Donald J. Sublette, 31209 Huntley Square East, Birmingham, Michigan 48009. JONES. Seek parents of Amos Sharp Jones, born 8 July 1826 in Pennsylvania; died 5 March 1865 at Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia. His wife was Hester born 1826 in Ohio. Children: Deborah; Benjamin; Joseph and Elizabeth, all born in Ohio. Want all possible information on parents, grandparents, brothers, and sisters. Mary Milbreath, 409 Electric Park Road, Wellston, Ohio 45692. KEISER. Need death date and place for John Keiser, born 7 July 1819, where? In 1850 he was in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County with wife Catharine, both age 31. She died 23 July 1852, where? Children: Sabilla; William; Charles; Salinda Keiser. He married, second, Matilda Albert, she died ca. 1869, possibly buried at Stoddardsville. Their children: Lucy; John; Howard; Mary Keiser. Any information on this family or the Albert family will be greatly appreciated. Ruth Steffey, 1067 Blackbird St., El Cajon, California 92020. KINTZEL. I am seeking the identity of the parents of Anna Catherine Kintzel whose marriage to Philip Mathias on 2 November 1769 is recorded at the Hill Lutheran Church, Lebanon Township, Lancaster County. Also seek the names and birth dates of their daughters.They lived near Lebanon until 1782. Robert A. Mathias, 216 Thornbeny Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235. KIPPLE. Seek information on family and ancestors of Richard Mathias Kipple, born 25 November 1861/2 in Philadelphia, the 244 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine son of Mathias & Margaret (Allison) Kipple. Margaret Kipple was born in 1833 in Frankfort. She married, second, Martin M. Luffman, ca. 1867, moved to South Dakota about 1886. Cathy Johnson, 62 Research Station, Lethbridge, Alberta, T 4131, CANADA. KUYKENDALL. Seek will of Cornelius Van Kuykendall, baptised 30 May 1686 at Kingston, New York. He married ca. 1705, Marretje Wes fall. He received a land warrant in Northampton County, Pennsylvania in 1754. Mrs. Betty K. Price, Route 2, Box 5069, Mt. Gilead, N.C. 27306. LEECH. Information on James Leech; Archibald Leech; William Crawford; Joseph Henderson, all in Westmoreland County before 1810. Robert Lytle/Little, died Franklin County in 1822. Was (1770-1818) who married Alexander Walker Margaret (1768-1826) in Armstrong County, a Lytle, Gilpin or Woodward? Christina Harter, born 1758 in Northampton County, married Conrad Roehrig (1757-1834). Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer, 51 Forbes St., Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. LOGAN. Need information on the place and date of birth, also names of parents, of Jane Logan, who married in 1744, pioneer John McKee, (1707/8-1792), and was killed by Indians in 1763, Rockbridge County, Virginia. Also, would welcome data on place and more precise date of their marriage. George P. Lehmann, 245 Beech Hill Road, Wynnewood, Penna. 19096. McCLEASTER. Want parents' names and birthplace of Hiram B. McCleaster, born 1810/20 in Pennsylvania. He married ca. 1832, where?, Catherine _ _ born 1809/14 in Pennsylvania. They moved to Texas by 1835. Desire correspondence with any McCleaster/McCleister/McClester and McFall families of Pennsylvania. Dorothy Brown, 3337 Mayhew Drive, Dallas, Texas 75228. McCULLY. Seek information on the McCully family who were Philadelphia Tories in the 1770s. The father was murdered by terrorists. The family fled to New Brunswick, Canada. Request information on Nearing families in the late 1700s. Information exchanged. Rita Nearing Eldridge, 828 River Road, West Trenton, New Jersey 08628 . information Wanted 245 McDONOUGH. Hugh McDonough [various spellings], born 4 July 1752 in Dublin, Ireland. Came to America at age 14, to Philadelphia. He settled first in Chester County. Entered Revolutionary army service at Nottingham, Chester County in May 1776. Who were his parents? Did he come to America alone? Need help badly, will gladly exchange. Mrs. Quane Fletcher, Rt. #1, Box 1264, Chandler, Texas 75758. McKEE. Seek date and place of arrival [probably New Castle, Delaware] from Ulster of pioneers: Robert McKee,(1692-1.776), who married Agnes , (1700-1780); and his brother, John McKee, (1707/8-1792), who married, first, 1744, Jane Logan. Robert McKee purchased land in 1747/8 in "Wm. Penn's Manor," Oxford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. George P. Lehmann, 245 Beech Hill Rd., Wynnewood, Penna. 19096. McMILLIN. Daniel McMillin was born 1772 in Pennsylvania (?). He married Sarah Oliver, who was barn in 1773, in Pennsylvania (?). She died 17 June 1855 in Pennsylvania. Both are buried in Rockland Cemetery, Venango County. Seek to share information on parents, siblings and children of Daniel & Sarah (Oliver) McMillin. Juanita A. Springer, 603 Farris Blvd., Manchester, Georgia 31816. MAXWELL. Seek information on Henry Maxwell, born 1807/9 in Pennsylvania. He died in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1868/77. He married at least three times: first, Louisa Matilda Warrance on 14 November 1833 at St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of William Warrance of Philadelphia. Second, Caroline B. David on 15 August 1839 at Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, daughter of Jacob David of Philadelphia. Third, Martha A. Cummings on 26 September 1844 at St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of James Cummings of St. Louis and Kentucky. If children of first two marriages, (?) unknown. Children of 3rd marriage: James H., born 1845; William D., born 1848; Charles Washington, born 1851; Julia J., born 1855; John E., born 1859 and Mildred A. Maxwell, born 1864. Pamela Kate Maxwell Wyatt, 6016 Westridge Lane #401, Fort Worth, Texas 76116. MORRISSEY. Seek ancestral data on Ellen Morrissey (1764-5 January 1820) aka Eleanore & widow Foley. She married on 20 May 1783 on county Waterford side of Carrick-on-Bair, John 246 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Nowland. She married, second, Thomas Foley, innkeeper, in Kilrush, Durgarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland. She was buried at Kilrush Graveyard. Peter Connor married Honors Morrissey (1782-14 April 1832) at St. Aglish, Stradbally. Who were Ellen Morrissey's ancestors? Richard Morrissey, 28656 Murrietta Rd., Sun City, Calzfornia 92381. NAGLE. Seek parents and wife of Jacob Nagle, lawyer, Bedford County who moved to Belmont County, Ohio in 1802. Children (believed to be) Mary Ann; George S.; Eugene; Jacob W. and Franklin Warsaw Nagle. May have been part of Wertz & Espy families. Parents/grandparents may have been Mary & Frederick Nagle, mill and tavern owners. Harold L. Meeker, RR1, Box 261, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. NEILSON. Seek parents and information re: Jean Neilson & George Cuttle who married 21 March 1872. Tradition says she was born in Stratford, Connecticut on 17 August 1850, the last of 16 children. Her father said to have been in the carpet business. She and George Cuttle owned a block of houses on Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Philadelphia at one time. Ruth C. Francis, 4219 Thirteenth Street, East Beach, St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522. PAYNE. Need information on the children and grandchildren of Jasper Payne, jr., born 23 April 1708 in Twickenham, England. He died 3 July 1779 at Lititz, Pennsylvania. He was a Moravian minister. His first wife was Elizabeth Davis, who died in August 1757 in Philadelphia. His second wife was Philippina Way of New London, Connecticut, whom he married in 1763. She died in 1799 in Lititz. Donald R. Boyd, 309 Narcissus, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566. ROGERS. Need information on Levi Rogers, a doctor. His parents unknown, he was born ca. 1767 in (?) Philadelphia. In 1795 he married, Anna George, the daughter of John & Sarah (Perry) George. He attended lectures under Professors Shippen; Rush; Wistar and Barton and was a graduate of Philadelphia's oldest medical school. In 1798 he began a medical practice in New Jersey. In 1804 moved his family to Clermont County, Ohio. Their son, John George Rogers was born, 29 April 1787 near Camden, New Jersey. He became a doctor and was the attending physician at the birth of Ulysses S. Grant, James Rodgers, 1643 'ruin Street, NE, Vienna, Virginia 22180. Information Wanted 247 RUXEZ. Desire information on descendants of Josephine Tscherhard, who was 16 years old in 1831. The daughter of Theobald Tscherhard, who was born 14 May 1751 in Thann, France & Madeline Fritsch who was born 5 September 1773. They were married 1 February 1815, a second marriage for both. Jacques Fritsch died in 1775, and Madeline Felicitee Ruxez died in 1805. "I'an 5 de Facte publique." Louis Tscherhard died 16 March 1769 (cloth merchants) and M. Agathe Therbmeyer. Richard Morrissey, 28656 Murrieta Rd., Sun City, California 92381. SEPTER. Preparing book on Septer Family, originally in Pennsylvania and Maryland in the 1700's. Need information about all lines. Spellings: Septre/ScepteriZepteriCepter, etc. Also. lines of Septers who married Austraw/Griffen/Noeigeddicord/Poorman/ Ruffner/ Welty and other lines. Robert Kreiss, 614 West Garfield St., Seattle, Washington 98119. SHETTERLY. Who were the parents of Benjamin Shetterly, born in 1802 in Pennsylvania. He lived in Greenwood, Juniata County in 1850. He married Catherine Frain/Frane. He died in Berrean County, Michigan in 1871; buried in Portage Prarie Cemetery. Maxine L. Williams, 1348 Melrose Ave., McMinnville, Oregon 97128. SIPE. Charles Sipe was born ca. 1768 in (?) Pennsylvania. He married Eve Painter in 1788, she was born ca. 1770 in (?) Pennsylvania. He died 15 December 1831; she died 16 December 1829. Both are buried in Slate Lick Cemetery, South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County. Seek and will share information on parents, siblings and children of Charles & Eve (Painter) Sipe. Juanita A. Springer, 603 Farris Blvd., Manchester, Georgia 31816. SMITH. Seek information on William Deets Smith and his wife Mary D. Davis and their children of Chester, Pennsylvania, ca. 18361.914. Mary Ann Rohde, 5797 Sycamore, Rialto, California 9237G. 500Y. Need date of marriage and death of Noah Sooy, born 20 November 1777, the son of Nicholas & Sarah (Sears) Sooy, and his wife, Sarah Harriett (Weeks) Sooy, born 12 March 1785. She was the daughter of Ezekiel & Elizabeth (Johnson) Weeks of Pleasant Mills, New Jersey area. Carol Boyce Heinisch, 16 Washington Way, Tabernacle, New Jersey, 08088-9362. 248 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine STIEHLE. Seeking information on Mario Melchior Stiehle/ Stiehl/ StehliStiehli/SteeliSteele. The father of Maria Sybilla Stiehle who married George Goetz, and Maria Catharina Stiehle who married Valentine Keyser. Both daughters were married 11 June 1782 in Cocalico (now Swamp Church), Lancaster County. Melchior took the oath of allegiance in Berks County on 14 August 1777. Thad Hartman, 7552 Remington Road, Manassas, Virginia 22110. VANSANT. Need names of parents of Mercy Davis VanSant, born 1790; died 1880. She married Nicholas VanSant in 1808. Her mother's name was Phebe. Her first husband was named Davis. She was also married to Samuel Moore of Galloway Township, New Jersey. What was Mercy's maiden name? Carol Boyce Heinisch, 16 Washington Way, Tabernacle, New Jersey, 08088-9362. WEIR. John L. Weir, born about 1823 in Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Rush who was born about 1831 in Pennsylvania. They appear in the 1870 and 1880 census in Pottsville, Schuylkill County. Elizabeth died in 1893 in Redding, Shasta, California. Need date and place of death of John Weir, also ancestry of both. Children: Rachel; Caroline; Harriett; William; Mary; John A.; Clara; Reuben; Edward and Ann Weir. Carolyn Michaels, 9495 Konocti Bay Road, Kelseyville, California 95451. WELSH. Need parents of Eleanor Welsh. She was born in 1804, possibly in Washington County; died between 1860-1870 in Knox County, Ohio. She married ca. 1826 (?) in Washington County, Eleazer Jenkins, the son of Nathaniel Jenkins of Hopewell Township, Washington County. He was born in 1801; died 20 January 1851 in Ohio. Children: Elizabeth, born 1824; David, born 1826; John, born in 1828, all in Pennsylvania; Nathaniel, born 1829; Maria, born 1833; James, born 1836; Lucia, born 1839 and Lawrence, born 1841, all in Ohio. Could John & Elizabeth (Hill) Welsh, jr. be the parents of Elizabeth Welsh? They lived in Bethlehem Township, Washington Co. Margaret H. Dougherty, 1501 Clark Ave., Yuba City, Calif 95991. WILKENS. Seek parents and information on Dr. Charles Wilkens who married Julliet Mullins. They lived at 527 South 9th St., Information Wanted 249 Philadelphia. A daughter Frank was born at that address on 30 Sept. 1869. Ruth C. Francis, 4219 13th Street, East Beach, St. Simons Isle, Georgia 31522. WILSON. Seek ancestors of John Wilson, Baptist missionary who married Betsey Metcalf, near Monroeton, Bradford County about 1800. C. K Willis, 1084 Kipling Road, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046. WILSON. Seek parents of Sarah Wilson, of Ireland. She married John Lowe in 1854. She was born 1 December 1826; died 15 February 1889. Patrice Dugan, 12327 CR. 200, Kenton, Ohio 43326. WOODMANSEE. Woodmansee History in progress. Descendants of Robert Woodmansee, school teacher of Boston & Gabriel Woodmansee, mariner of New London, Connecticut. Records and history accepted. Edith C. Sachs, 516 Turtle Hatch Lane, Naples, Florida 33940. YEATER/YATER. William Yeater was born in Pennsylvania; died 17 September 1885 in Whitley County, Indiana. He married, first, Mary Dye of Greene County. Need proof that he was the son of Andrew Yeater, Revolutionary soldier. Children: James Roseberry, born 1827, married a Shaw; Lucinda Jane, born 1833, married a Miller; John, born 1830; Emily, born 1836, married a Baulhor; George Washington, born 1837, married a Bowser; Sarah Catherine, born 1840, married a Koch; William, born 1843; Mary, born 1849 and Elizabeth Yeater. The family moved to Whitley County, Indiana after 1850. Janice Hidy Holloway, Box 1137, Gualila, California 95445. ZEPP. Seek parents of William Zepp, born in Pennsylvania in September 1828. He lived all his life in Philadelphia where he was a blind-maker. He married Mary Ellen (Helen?) Norcross in September 1851. Children: Sarah; Ida Martha; Kate; Malvinia and William Henry Zepp. Alice J. Zepp Waters, Rt. 3, Box 574, Robertsdale, Alabama 36567.