Information Wanted

Information Wanted INFORMATION WANTED Genealogical inquiries of fifty words or less will be published free to members of the 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 Information Wanted. 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. ARNDT. Seek information on ancestors, Herman Arndt and family; arrived in Philadelphia in 1733; wife: Anna Margretha; children: Peter (Arrand), Henrich, Anna Maria, Jacob, and Michael. Herman (in Sauer's), an old pipemaker, Falckner Swamp, 1748; Henrich in Philadelphia, 1751, in Skippack, 1754, at New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church, New Hanover, 1750s. Dennis Copeland, 735 Evelyn Street, Albany, California 94706. BOEHM/BOHM. Seek parents and siblings of Annie Boehm/ Bohm, born Ca. 1838 in Pennsylvania. Married Samuel Patterson. Lived in Baltimore Co., Md, Children: Wesley, Mary, Sarah Francis, Frank, Eddie, Cora, Clarence. Died 4 Jan. 1894, Baltimore City. Evelyn Gallon, 4704 Cardinal Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32210. BOYLSTON. Have family photos for descendants of Laura Boylston, who lived in Pennsylvania in 1895; of E. E. Dunbar, who lived near Erie, Pa., ca. 1865; of Elizabeth Lavery Macgaw, John and James Macgaw, who lived in Pennsylvania ca. 1890; of Franz Joseph Schmitt of Titusville, Pa., ca. 1895; and of Carrie Wells of Philadelphia, 1869. Sandra Lakin Schumacher, 236 West Portal #235, San Francisco, California 94127. 71 72 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine CARTER. John Carter, son of John and Isabel (Atkinson) Carter of Aston, Chester Co., married Barbara Routh, daughter of Francis and Barbara (Howell) Routh, under Chester Monthly Meeting in 1749. Their son Isaac Carter (1750-1802) moved to North Carolina. Did they have other children, and, if so, what were their fates? Thomas D. Hamm, P. 0. Box 154, Spiceland, Indiana 47385. CASEY. Seek information on Casey family in County Wicklow, Ireland ca. 1771. One son, Joseph, attended Edinburgh University ty, came to Pennsylvania 1791, and taught classics. Another son, John Kenny Casey, was corn merchant in Liverpool before living in Paterson, N.J.; Brooklyn; Lewisburg, Pa.; and Philadelphia. A third son may have settled in the South ca. 1790-4815. Nancy A. Casey, 107 Rocky Hill Rd., Hadley, Massachusetts 01035. COCKBURN. Trying to trace descendants of George Cockburn, born 1830 in Westruther parish, Berwickshire, Scotland (son of William Cockburn and Janet Trotter) and his wife Mary Roger (or Rodger), born 1833 in Duns, Berwickshire, who emigrated from Scotland to the United States, possibly Pennsylvania, between 1867 and 1871, with their children: George Grant Cockburn, born 1860; Mary Cockburn, born 1863; James Cockburn, born 1867; all born in Edinburgh. George's nephew James Cockburn, born 1868 at Ayton, Berwickshire, son of his brother William Cockburn and his wife Margaret Bald, may also have emigrated later in the century. Cockburn is an old Scottish name and has always been pronounced "Coburn"; many Cockburns who have left Scotland have adopted the phonetic spelling. Andrew Cockburn, 50 Hillview Crescent, Edinburgh EH 12 8 QG, Scotland. CODER. Need information: Daniel Coder, born Ca. 1806, Westmoreland Co., Pa., died 1880?, Luzern, Benton Co., Iowa. Third Wife: Catherine Hauck, born April 1827, Centre Co., Pa.; 24 children. Also researching: Edward Wolfe, Delilah Misner/Miser, Germantown, Pa., and Brookhouser's, Crawford Co., Pa. Karen Barnett, 3134 S. Danube St., Aurora, Colorado 80013. COWAN. Patrick Cowan, born ca. 1750, Ireland, married Catherine Sweeney (?), immigrated to U.S., Greensburg area, Westmoreland Co., Pa., in 1770. Children: Barnes, married Polly; Mary, never married; Robert, married Malvina Newport before 1794. James's children: John; Roseana, married Dust. Robert's chil- Information Wanted 73 dren: Patrick, married Lurena Wilson (Ohio, Ill.); William (Ill.); Robert (Ill.); Melvina, married Newton Gardiner; Arthur; John; James; Rachel, married Ward (lived near Rockford, Ill.); Gibbons Rosa, married _ _ _ Parker; Betsy, married (Little Rock, Ark.); Isaac, married Nancy Hoult (W.Va.); George, married Mary Mantheny (W.Va.). Any information needed. I have a lot to share. All postage will be paid. Patrick/Catherine from? Parents? Died? Kathleen Howseman-Cabral, 1452 Lupton Avenue, San Jose, California 95125. CROUSE. Need any information on a Christian Crouse who supposedly fought in the War of 1812. Born 1778, died 1867, buried at Schellsburg, Bedford Co., Pa., near the 1808 log church. Wife Susanna, 1779-1861, possibly from Montgomery Co., Pa., or Frederick Co., Md. Mrs. Evelyne E. Boose, 2352 Tyrone Road, Westminster, Menyland 21157 DEAL. Researching William Lincoln Deal (1888-1929) and wife Alice Marie .Professional photographer and artist with studio on Old York Road in 1924s. Also had cottage in Smithtown, Pa. Seek family photographs, whereabouts of wife after his death, etc. Ed Deal, 414 W. Merchant St., A udubon, New Jersey 08106. DELPHEY. Need any information on the battle of the Argus and HMS Pelican in the English Channel on 14 Aug. 1813, and the death of Richard Delphey, an 18-year-old midshipman. Was Richard from Philadelphia, Baltimore Co., Md., or the Washington, D.C., area? Believe his father was Richard Delphey, a shoemaker. Was Philander Delphey his brother? Mother may have been an Ann or Hannah Buckingham, daughter of John, of Baltimore Co., Md. Will share information. Mrs. Evelyne Boose, 2352 Tyrone Road, Westminster, Maryland 21157. DEVLIN. Desire information about Mary Ann Devlin (ca. 1831)1892) and Henry McGrath (1819-1898), who were married in Saint Augustine Church, Philadelphia, on 26 Dec. 1847, with Patrick Devlin, John Sheeron, and Mary Theresa Devlin as witnesses. Tom Caldwell, P.O. Box 3358, Austin, Texas 78764. DIETZ/DEETZ/DEITZ/DEATS. Frederick Dietz made a will in 74 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 1808, probated in Philadelphia in 1814; listed grandsons Soloman and John, sons of Frederick Dietz, and grandsons Michael and Frederick, sons of Daniel Dietz. Soloman was in Lincoln Co., N.C., and John in Clark Co., Ind. Where were grandsons Daniel and Frederick? Will exchange information on Dietz families of Philadelphia, Lancaster Co., Pa., and Lincoln Co., N.C. More data are needed for upcoming publication on the Dietz family history. Bonnie Dietz Baker, 1060 Broadview Blvd. S., Dayton, Ohio 45419. DOLAN. Seek information on Harry G. Dolan, born 1888, and his parents, Michael Dolan and Anna Fitzpatrick; also wife Erma Lena Presley, born 1896, and her parents, Alonjo Presley and Nancy L. Renfro, Mary Ann Creasan Rohde, 5797 Sycamore, Rialto, California 92376. DREW. I seek details on my mother's ancestors: John Drew and Hannah Churchill of Massachusetts, year 1674. Sir Edward Drew married Bridget Fitzwilliam in Broad Cyst, Devon, England 16 May 1598. Sir Edward Drew was knighted by Elizabeth I. He figures in the trial of the Scottish Queen. Drew lived at Sharpham, Kilverton Manor, Walston Abbey, and Stoke Cannon. Richard Morrissey, 28656 Murrieta Rd., Sun City, California 92381. DUNTON. Emeline Dunton married Edward T. Newkirk 21 Sept. 1865 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, Pa. Transferred from Dutch Reformed Church 1862, Children: Laura married William F. Kling; Edward T., jr., married Mary B. Warthman. Need information on her parents. J. Stanwood Martin, 308 Devon one, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380. FINK. Seek parents and siblings of Henry Fink, born 1816, Berks Co., Pa., died 11 July 1900, Upper Bern Twp., Berks Co.; married Rebecca Hosier, born 1810, died 3 March 1895, Hamburg, Pa. Also need information on Rebecca. Charles IL Garter, jr., 3172 Wessex Way, Clearwater, Florida 34621. FLYNN/FLINN. Seek information on family of Lawrence Flynn, born Ireland 1835, and wife Agnes (Devine) Flynn, born Ireland 1839. Earliest known address (census 1880) at 16 Green St., Philadelphia, Pa. (Ward 11). Later living at 1623 Womrath St., information Wanted 75 Philadelphia (Ward 23). Children: Mary, William, John, Susan, Edward, Frank, Annie born in U.S. Parents and five children buried at St. Dominic's Cemetery, Holmesburg, Philadelphia. John D. Flinn, 1002 Cape Cod Drive, Stafford, Virginia 22554. FORD. Need information on John Ford, born 9 April 1758 in Philadelphia, Pa.; married Hannah Clowd about 1785/1786; died 24 July 1830 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. Hoping to find his parents or any other relatives, Robert Ford, 3447 Curve Rd., Delaware, Ohio 43015. GRIER. Seek parents of Mary Grier, born 5 Jan. 1795, possibly Lancaster or Chester Co., Pa.; married 7 Dec. 1815 Samuel Patterson, born 3 March 1782, son of Thomas Patterson and Mary Tannyhill of Little Britain, Lancaster Co., Pa. Samuel and Mary moved to Harford Co., Md., ca. 1840. Margaret Smith Keigler, 1000 Maplehurst Lane, Monkon, Maryland, 21111. HEISLER. Joseph Heisler, from Germany, and Rebecca of Lancaster Co., Pa.; Eliza Brink Booth, daughter of David Brink and Fanny DeWolf. Would appreciate help with any one of these names. Laura Heisler, 382 Hilicrest Ct., Oxford, Michigan 48051. HESS. David Henry Hess, born about 1839, Philadelphia. Orphaned in early youth; adopted surname Rose, said to be mother's (surname or first?). Civil War service 1863 to end, 157th and 191st Pa. Infantry regiments. Married Emma F. Longaker of West Chester, 9 July 1865; 10 children. Philadelphia resident until death in 1927. Information sought on Hess father who married a "Rose"; this Hess branch in general; and mother's full name and ancestry. David D. Rose, 13709 NE 73rd Place, Redmond, Washington 98052. HERBST. Need information on Mary Ann Herbst, who married Henry Sterner (born 1812) about 1835. They lived in York Co., Pa. Children: Elizabeth, Mary, Deliah, Oliver, Henry, Levi, Saranda, and Amitia. When did Mary Ann die? Where are they buried? Evelyn Gaiton, 4704 Cardinal Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32210. HETHELEVHATFIELD. Seek marriage date of Abner Hetfield (Hatfield) (1739-1784) to Mary Boudinot (1741-1801), sister of the Hon. Elias Boudinot, LL.D. Also need birthdate of their daughter Abigail, who married 30 Sept. 1791 Judge William Griffith (1766 1827). 76 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine John A. Duncan, c/o Duncan, Smith & Sid; P.S.C., 489 East Main Street, Suite 300, Lexington, Kentucky 40507. HOLMES. Robert Taylor (1774-1856), son of Robert and Ann (Holmes) Taylor of County Donegal, Ireland, settled in Philadelphia in 1799. His cousin John Holmes (died 1854) and wife Ann Craige of Strabane, Ireland, also settled in Philadelphia, owning interest in Globe Mills. Desire correspondence with other descendants. Mrs. Lyndie C. Peyton, 1700 Massachusetts St., Apt. 401, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. INK/INKS, Evans Ink, born Northampton, Pa., married Susan Angle (born ca. 1826, died 11 June 1895, Wayne, Cass Co., Mich.) in Huron Co., Ohio, 1850. Children: Charles Nelson, married Ella Keech; John Brittain; Martha (single); and Emma, married Harrington. Charles Nelson and Ella Keech had Walter, Avery Harrison. Any Ink or Keech information appreciated. All lived and died in Ohio. I have a lot of information on Charles and Ella. Who were Evans Ink's/Susan Angle's parents, where/when born/died? I will refund all postage. Kathleen Howsemani•Cabral, 1452 Lupton Avenue, San Jose, California 95124. JOHNSTON/JOHNSON. Is George C. Johnston of Lower Merion and Philadelphia the son of William and Elizabeth Can Johnston who were married 10 April 1797 at. Christ Church? He married Eliza A. _ Children: Margaret, Elizabeth C.John, George C., Alfred/Albert, William H., Sallie. Roberta Daymon, 33 Chestnut Valley Drive, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901. KAMERER. Peter Kamerer, born 1788, Westmoreland Co., Pa., and wife Elizabeth Bush. Son Daniel L. Kamerer, born 1811, married Anna Harriet Daubenspeck in 1833. Their daughter Elizabeth Kamerer, born 1840, married Richard J. McCullough in 1856. Richard J. McCullough was the son of David McCullough of Butler Co., Pa., who married Mary M. King, and grandson of Captain John McCullough, born 1770, who married Elizabeth R. Spangler. Seek all information on these families. James D. Storey, 5515 South Bonnie Lane, Hales Coroners, Wisconsin 53130. MANIER/MINIER/MANYER. Michael married Theodora Werley (daughter of Sebastian and Rosina Durr Werley) in 1789 (Pennsyh vania Archives). Son Lawrence born 4 May 1803, Pennsylvania. Information Wanted 77 Michael and family in Philadelphia, 1790 census. Who were his parents, other children? Any data on family appreciated. finny Swartz, P.O. Box 505, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308. MARSHALL. Charles Henry Marshall, born 15 Oct. 1860 in Philadelphia, Pa. His mother was Hanna Marie Lake. Seeking date of her birth and birthplace; also date of birth and birthplace for his father, George Marshall, Chief Justice John Marshall was a grandfather of George Marshall, or possibly a great-grandfather. Hanna Roberge, 117 N. Flora Rd., Greenacres, Washington 99016. MARTIN. Seek information on the following: Samuel R., born Feb. 1826 in Pennsylvania, died Norristown, 1920; married Margaret Johnson/Johnston; lived Bucks Co. 1888 to 190? Children: James Thomas, William J., Sarah E., Mrs. Lewis Landerberger, George A., Lydia V. (Mrs. Lincoln Roberts), Andrew N. (last three of Philadelphia). Roberta Daymon, 33 Chestnut Valley Drive, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901. McLAUGHLIN. Seek information on any Thomas McLaughlin who lived in Pennsylvania or Maryland during the Revolutionary War and may have had a daughter Rebecca. Nang A. Casey, 107 Rocky Hill Rd., Hadley, Massachusetts 01035. MESSER. Seeking information on Jacob Messer, born 1830-1850, Oberheimbach, Germany; immigrated to Lancaster Co., Pa., about 1892; later returned to/died in Germany. Wife, Katherine Butz Messer, born 25 Nov. 1846, died 24 Jan. 1899, buried New Providence Mennonite Cern. Children: Rosina Katrina (born 25 Dec. 1877), Christian, Gottlieb, Jacob, Frederick, Charles, Pauline, Caroline. Barbara Hertz Oberg, 1406 Woodland Dr., Durham, North Carolina 27701. MORRISSEY. Seeking Philadelphia connections to Joan Morrissey, who married Bryen Calaniel at Lismore Cathedral, County Waterford, Ireland, on 22 Sept. 1745. Also pharmacist Denis Morrissey, junior, of Cashel, County Tipperary, married Johanna Dwyer on 8 Jan. 1811 at St. Mary-le-Bowe Church, London, England. Richard Allen Morrissey, 28656 Murrieta Road, Sun City, California 9381. 78 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine NIXON. Would like communication with any descendants of the family of Alexander Nixon and wife Eliza Nixon. Alexander Nixon born Sept. 1825, County Armagh, Ireland; wife Eliza Nixon born june1830, Ireland. In year1900 lived at 4925 Willow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Occupation: weaver; private watchman. Family: Eliza Jane, born 1849; Mary, born 1851; Martha, born 1858; Thomas, born 1864; Robert, born 1867. Further information on descendants appreciated. Mrs. Margaret (Nixon) Nefstead, Box 1373, Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada SOL 2NO. PHILLIPS. Enoch Phillips, born 1800-1805, Saratoga, New York. Seek information/confirmation of marriage to Melissa Drake, Crawford Co., Pa., and exact birth date of second son, Orville Phillips, born early 1840 outside Townville, Pa. First son, Lebbeus B. Phillips, born 17 Feb. 1838. Ivor Gustave Nordin, 63 Thayer Dr., Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724. REICH/REICHARD. Sarah born 1824, Pennsylvania; married George Swartz ca. 1843, probably Lycoming Co. Had son Simon "Swartz," never with family, found in Iowa, 1880s. George was the son of Johan and Elizabeth (Luz) Swartz, the immigrants to Pennsylvania from Germany in 1819. Lived Muncey Creek area most of the time. George died 1890, Sarah died 1896. Looking for Sarah's parents, siblings. Any information is greatly appreciated. Ginny Swartz, P.O. Box 505, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308. REIGART/RIGHART(D)/RICHARD. John Reigart, born 6 March 1808, died 12 Sept. 1863. Need places for birth and death and names of parents. Married 9 Oct. 1818 to Mary Ann Cain, born 26 Oct. 1810, died 23 Nov. 1898; buried Colemanville, Lancaster Co., Pa. Need her birthplace and parents' names. Both probably born in Pennsylvania, maybe Chester Co. Mrs. Janet S. Watson, 623 N. Valley Forge Road, Devon, Pennsylvania 19333. RUNYON. Seek information on the parents of Mercy Runyon, born 17 March 1767 in Piscataway, NJ., who was the wife of Peter Runyon. Roberta W. Nehlig, 7 Carey Drive, Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002. RUSHA/RUSH. Searching for forebears of the following: Edward (Edwin) Morris Rusha (Rush?) from Philadelphia (Germantown?), died New Orleans 24 Aug. 1893, age 82; son of Elizabeth, from Information Wanted 79 Philadelphia, died New Orleans 1 March 1857, age 63; married Mary Ann Sherman, died New Orleans 17 May 1890, age 69. Robert B. Putout, Rt. Box 288, jeanerette, Louisiana 70544. SNIDER/SNYDER. Seek information/related families of Solomon Snider/Snyder, born 1779, Pennsylvania; possible brother of Andrew Snider/Snyder, born 1798, Pennsylvania. Both had the mark of the Snider Hands. Would like to contact anyone having knowledge of families with mark of Snider/Snyder Hands. William R. Witt/wetter, 121 Elbring Dr., St. Louis, Missouri 6335. STEPHAN/STEPHEN/STEFFEN. Philip, the immigrant ancestor, arrived in Philadelphia in 1737 on the ship St. Andrews after leaving from the small village of Hirschthal, Germany, with his wife and children. He had five sons, George, Lawrence, Frederick, Peter, and Michael. Evidently George and Lawrence were born in Germany. They all lived in Cocalico/Brecknock townships of Lancaster Co., Pa. Michael was born in 1747, and his birth is recorded in the Muddy Creek Reformed Church records. I would appreciate receiving any vital statistic information on the children of Michael. He had five sons and five daughters, as shown by the 1790 census. Some of his children were John Peter, born 1769; Mary Magdalene, born 1778; Elizabeth; Philip, born 1784; Anna Maria, born 1771; and Susanna, born 1792. What were the names of the other three sons of Michael? Dale E. Steffey, 1067 Blackbird St., El Cajon, California 92020. STEWART/STUARD. Need parents and wife of Adam Stewart/ Sward, born Ca. 1760-1770, died Drumore Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1843. Children: John, Findlay, James, Joseph (born 25 Dec. 1789), Alexander, Robert, Jemima (married _ haur), and Rebecca (married Wilhaur). Mrs. Janet S. Watson, 623 N. Valley Forge Road, Devon, Pennsylvania 19333, STEWART/STEUART. Seek information on Archibald Stewart, married Jane Kirkpatrick in Old Swede's Church, Philadelphia, 10 Feb. 1759. Need parents and place of birth. Was he the father of Archibald (married Eleanor Allison) and Thomas (married Margaret Forster McFarland) and others living on West Branch of Susquehanna River ca. 1780? Virginia S. Smith, 144 Hartswick Ave., State College, Pennsylvania 16803. 80 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine STIMBLE. Seek information on the parents of Elizabeth Coates Stimble, born 12 March 1827 in Philadelphia. She married John Wolff on 10 Dec. 1847. Roberta W. Nehlig, 7 Carey Drive, Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002. TANNYHILL. Seek parents of Mary Tannyhill, born ca. 1755, possibly in the Lancaster, Pa., area; married ca. 1777 Thomas Patterson (1754-1829) of Little Britain, Lancaster Co., Pa. Mary Tannyhill Patterson died 1828. Margaret Smith Keigler, 1000 Maptehurst Lane, Monkton, Maryland 21111. UMSTEAD. Looking for parents of Harmon Umstead (1726-1806, Robeson Twp., Berks Co., Pa.), married Ann Vanderslice (born 1728, Philadelphia Co., died 1809, Robeson Twp., Berks Co.); also first wife of their son, N. John Umstead (born 1752, Montgomery Co., Pa., died 1818 in North Carolina or Kentucky). His second wife was widow Susannah (Hart) Luttrell, whom he married ca. 1780 in Orange Co., area, North Carolina. Elizabeth Coles Umstattd, 733 Stoke Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19083. WEST. Need any information on ancestors of Nathaniel West (born 1806), married to Ann Benton (born 1799); lived near Liberty, McKean Co., Pa. Children: Joseph, Nathaniel, Polly, Elisha, and Mercy. Kathryn West, 965 E. 160th St., Shakopee, Minnesota 553 79. WILLARD. Seek information concerning the family Bible of Jesse Willard (6 Feb. 1760-28 Nov. 1819) of Moreland Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa. The Bible was willed to his wife Margaret, and at her death it was to go to their son Jesse Willard. Frances W. Weber, Box 1332, Medina, Texas 78055. WILLIAMS. Seeking information/descendants for new book being compiled on Williams family who were in Ohio by 1808. The line is from Richard (1710—?) (descendant of early proprietor of New Jersey); John (1740—?); and four sons of John: Ephraim, John, Benjamin, and Joseph. Most of this family, after leaving Belmont Co., Ohio, settle in Morgan Co., Ohio. Joseph (17 March 1769-4 Jan. 1856) married Sallie Lawson 1790 and Sara Coon 1816. According to a 1916 biography the sons of Joseph were Thomas, Richard, Ephraim, James, Benjamin, Joseph, Isaac, William, David P., Elijah, Ezer, and Wesley. Alberta D. Taylor, 4 North Clearview Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.