Pennsylvania Birth and Baptismal Certificates

Pennsylvania Birth and Baptismal Certificates* Compiled by KENNETH SCOTT, F.A.S.G. T N THE New-York Historical Society are forty-eight birth or baptismal 'certificates which, with the exception of one from Frederick County, Maryland, relate to Pennsylvania. Many of them were acquired by that Society in 1937 as part of the Elie Nadelman Collection. From the artistic point of view they have been published by Donald A. Shelley,' but with the omission of the genealogical information they contain. The following translation of the certificates is not literal, but does contain all the genealogical data given in the originals. The German script is often difficult to decipher, and occasionally spelling is erratic. Johannes ALBRECHT and wife Catharina, born Kunkel, had a daughter Elisabeth, born 5 November 1810 at Manheim Township, York County, who was baptized 14 April 1811 by Rev. C. Helfenstein; sponsor. Elisabeth Lang. Benjamin ALTENDERFER and wife Elisabeth, born Baldy, had a daughter Anna Elisabeth, born 20 May 1840 at Ober Bern [Upper Bern], Berks County, who was baptized 30 August by Rev. Minnig; sponsors, Daniel Hofer and wife Maria. Peter BAKER and wife Anamari had a daughter Sarah, born 14 November 1797 , Jacob BECHTEL and wife Maria had a daughter Elisabetha, born 21 July 1802 at East District Township, Berks County. Conrad BERGER and wife Cathrina, born Grievter, had a son Daniel, born 26 April 1797, who was baptized 7 May 1797 by Rev. Huntzler in the Reformierte Kirche in Winsor Township, Berks County; sponsors, Daniel Schabell and Barbara Grievter, single woman. Jacob CUSTER and wife Catharine, born Wenz, had a daughter Sarah, born 7 February 1836 in Menallen Township. Adams County, who was baptized 7 May 1836 by Rev. Rothrauf; sponsors, the parents. Johannes DECKER and wife Catharina had a son Jacob, born 23 May 1780, who was baptized by Rem Wilbahn at Cadorus Township, York County; sponsor, Henrich Kessler. Michael DEIBER and wife Barbara, born Gross, had a daughter Catharina, born 2 May 1792 in Lowhill Township, Lecha = County, who was baptized 13 May by Rev. Diehj i sponsors, Herman Mohr and wife Margaretha. Daniel DESCH and wife Elisabeth, born Rutt, had a daughter Anna Maria, born 1 April 1834 at Maegunschy [Macungie], who was baptized 4 May 1834 by Rev. German: sponsors, Philip Rutt and wife Anna Maria. 1 28 Pennsylvania Birth and Baptismal Certificates 129 Wilhelm DRUMHELLER and wife Maria, born Bruelern, had a son Jacob, born 29 February 1844 in Caernarvon Township, Berks County, who was baptized by Rev. Herber; sponsors, George Drumheller and wife Anna. Bernhard EMBICH and wife Susana, born Dusing, had a son Johan Philip, born 7 October 1787, who was baptized 28 October by Rev. Horner in Lebanon Township; sponsors, the grandparents, Chrisofel [sic] Embich 5 and wife Elisabet. Philip FISCHBORN and wife Barbara, born Kremer, had a son Johannes, born 12 December 1784, who was baptized by Rev. Melsheimer in Derry Township, Dauphin County; sponsors, the parents. Josep [sic] FLOR and wife Eva, born Stroller, living in Franklin Township, Adams County, had a son Joseph. born 14 September 1811, who was baptized 10 November 1811 by Rev. Schaffner of the Reformed Church; sponsors, Andreas Stroller and wife Catharina. Franz GERLIN and wife Catharina, born Schlegel, had a daughter Anna, born 4 June 1774, at Exeter Township, Berks County, who was baptized 4 December 1774 by Rev. Philip Jacob Missel; sponsors, Jacob Doubler and wife Catharina. Samuel GILBERT and wife Rebecca, daughter of Peter Keller, had a son Peter Jacob, born 13 August 1854 in Lower Windsor, York County, who was baptized by J. Oswardi sponsors, the parents. Hennch GLATFELDER and wife Catharina, born Kraut, had a daughter, Eva, born 6 April 1826 at Codorus Township, York County, who was baptized 18 May 1826 by Rev. Geistweit; sponsor, Cathina [sic] Haxler• Henrich GLATFELDER and wife Catharina, born Kraut, had a son, Willem Henriey [sic], born 26 April 1830 at Codorus Township, York County, who was baptized 26 July 1830; sponsor, Phillip Glatfelder. Lazarus GOTZ and wife Sahra, born Mohns, had a son Elia, born 29 November 1824 in Comery [Cumru] Township, Berks County, who was baptized 28 January 1825 by Rev. William Henry!; sponsors, Ellia Milner and Elisabeth Krick, both single. Henrich GRIM and wife Catharina, born Schneider, had a son David, born 27 February 1810 in Makunschi [Macungie] Township, Northampton County, who was baptized by Rev. He[frig Diener; sponsors, David Grim and Magdalena pfavin, both single. Jacob GRUB and wife Maria, born Schober, had a son Immanuel, born 8 March 1813 at Warwis [Warwick) Township. Lancaster County, who was baptized 30 March 1813 by Rev. Hofnunger in Lancaster; sponsors, the parents. Adam HEHR and wife Elisabeth had a son Daniel. born 10 December 1821, who was baptized by Rev. Pauli in Heidelberg Township. Berks County; sponsors, Johannes Leuchs and wife. David HEISS and wife Marianta, born Gasert, had a son Johannes, born 2 March 1808 at Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, ] who was baptized by William Heister; sponsors, John Smith and wife. Catharina HINTERLEIDER was born 27 January 1797. Georg JORT and wife Catharina, born Ludwig' had a son Gonerath [7] born 18 August 1808 in Robison [Robeson] Township, Berks County, who was baptized 24 September 1808 by Rev. W. Pauly; sponsors, Joh. Maurer and wife Catharina. Johannes KARMANN and wife Barbara, born Wunderlich, had a daughter Catherina, born 9 April 1791 at Anvil! [Annvillel Township, Dauphin County, who was baptized by Rev. H. LiThy; sponsors, Phillip Karmann and wife Anna. Nicolaus KASSEL 5 and wife Margareth, born Braun, had a daughter Catharina, born 6 August 17801 sponsors, Michael Kassel and wife. Catharina Kassel married Johannes Jantz in 1799. 130 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Christian KAUPP and wife Catharina had a son Christian, born 1775 in Braunschweig [Brunswick] Township, Berks County, who was baptized at the age of three weeks and three days, on 23 July 1775 by Rev. Daniel Schumacher in Zion Church, Alda; 6 sponsors, the grandparents, Christian Kaupp and wife Barbara. Peter KLINGER and wife Anne Marie, born Berner, had a daughter Rebecca, born 26 November 1808 in Codorus Township, York County, who was baptized in December 1809 by Rev. Philip Pauli', sponsor, Rebecca Berner. Samuel KLOP and wife Eleisa, born Hering, had a daughter Sara Regina, born 19 October 1832, who was baptized in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, by Rev. Leinbach: sponsors, Johann Adam Klopp and wife Sara, born Keiser. The child died 20 August 1836, aged three years, ten months and one day. Peter KNIESEL and wife Catharina, born Weyrich, had a son Henry, born 15 June 1829 at Jackson Township, Lebanon County, who was baptized in August 1829 by Rev. Gring; sponsors, John Weyrich and wife Catharina. Adam KONIG and wife Elisabetha, born Praun, had a daughter Catharina, born 21 September 1807 at Beinronhundert, 1 Frederick County, Maryland, who was baptized 8 November 1807, by Rev. Nicodemus; sponsors, Johannes Konig and Margaret Praun. Samuel LAR and wife Margaretha, born Kohl, had a daughter Rebecca Lusetta, born 3 September 1834 at Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, who was baptized 14 October 1834 by Rev. Bodes; sponsor, Rebecca Schutz, single woman. Jacob H. LAMMOT and wife Elizabeth, born Zimmerman, had a daughter Elizabeth, born 8 December 1848 in Manheim Township. York County, who was baptized by Rev. Samuel Guitelius; sponsors, the father and mother. Peter LANG and wife Elisabetha, born Kiffer, had a son Jonathan, born 6 March 1800 in Maxedant [Mazatawny] Township, Berks County, who was baptized by Rev. Henr. Helfrig; sponsors, Adam Klein and wife Magdalena. Peter LANG and wife Elisabetha, born Kilter, had a son Peter, born 3 March 1803 at Longswamp Township, Berks County, who was baptized by Rev. Hone. HeIf rig; sponsors, Peter Kiifer and wife Maria. Johannes LANG and wife Margaretha, born Lindewirth, had a son George, born 27 November 1818 at Manheim, Lancaster County, who was baptized 24 February 1819 by Rev. H. Schonsteiner. George L1NENWEAVER and wife Magdalena, daughter of Bernhard Emrich, had a daughter Elisabeth, born 17 December 1834 at Londonderry Township, Lebanon County, who was baptized 14 March 1844 by Rev. Ernest; sponsors, the parents. Anna Elisabeth MAUTZAP] was born and baptized 28 January 1815. Johannes MICHAEL and wife Anna Elisabeth, born Beck, had a daughter Christina, born 26 September 1807 at Nazareth Township, Northampton County, who was baptized 8 November 1807 by Rev. Thomas Bumb [Pomp], Jr., of the Reformed Church: sponsors, Johannes Foget and wife Christina. Johannes MILLER and wife Catherina, born Schafner, had a daughter Rosi, born 15 March 1817 at Anveil [Annville] Township, Lebanon County. Jonathan PEIFER and wife Catharina, born Stoy. had a son Johannes, born 15 June 1835 in Behel [Bethel] Township, Berks County, who was baptized 7 August 1835 by Rev. Leinbach; sponsors, George Walbarn and wife. Wilhelm SCHAFFER and wife had a son Johannes, born 28 December 1786, who was baptized in Mahaney [Mahanoy] Township, Northumberland County. Johan Jacob SCHEFER and wife Maria Elisabeth, born Strucs, had a son Jacob, born 2 March 1798, who was baptized 2 June 1798 at Heidelberg Township, Berks County, by Rev. Andereas Schultz, Minister of the Lutheran Church; sponsors, Johannes Schefer and wife Christina. Pennsylvania Birth and Baptismal Certificates 131 Christian SCHNEIDER and wife Elisabeth, daughter of George Rex, had a daughter Elisabeth, born 14 July 1813 in Lehigh County, who was baptized 12 August 1813 in Heidelberg Township, by Rev. Henrich Keisenheimer, Lutheran minister; sponsors, Jacob Rex and Margaretha Rex, then a spinster. Johannes SCHUH and wife Juli . Anna, born Petermann, had a son Daniel, born 8 September 1808 at Codorus Township, York County, who was baptized 19 November 1808 by Rev. Ettinger; sponsors, Daniel Petermann and wife Christina. Christophel SEBOLD and wife Maria, daughter of Abraham Alfer, had a daughter Elisabeth, born 29 March 1816 in Union Township, Union County, who was baptized 28 July 1816 by Rev. figen; sponsors, Abraham Alfer and wife Magdalena. Christian WERTH and wife A. Barbara, born Emrich, had a daughter A. Barbara, born 24 September 1792 at Lebanon Township, Dauphin County,s who was baptized by Rev. Wilhelm Kintz; sponsors, Michael Gelzer and wife A. Barbara. Johan WUNDERLICH and wife Elisabetha, born Sigler, had a daughter Barbara, born 16 September 1765 in Bfickstein [Paxtangl Township, Dauphin County, who was baptized by Rev. Enderlein; sponsors, Peter Fischer and wife Catharma. The certificate was prepared 22 March 1799. NOTES • • Published by kind permission of the Director of the New-York Historical Society. t "Illuminated Birth Certificates," The New-York Historical Society Quarterly, XXIX (1945), 93-105. See also Donald A. Shelley, The Fraiche-Writings or Illuminated Manuscripts of the Pennsylvania Germans, The Pennsylvania German Folklore Society, XXIII (1961), in which these and others are reproduced. a The "Lechay Hills" was the old Indian name for Lehigh County which was not erected into a county until 1812 out of Northampton County. It is possible the certificate was not made out until after that time. a In 1782 Christoph Embigh, Sr. and Christoph Embigh, Jr. were both rated in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster County; see Pennsylvania Archives., 3rd Series, XVII, 793. In the 7790 Pennviusiad Cl en.suasl c for eb1 a6 no2n m Taolwesn,,,D . Lurphli6n, Canodun2ty,f a8i7e ,„ ChBriLt joapmhenr E Eni m ppetyy:: ho use h o,,Ild Cincluded 1 male over 16, 1 male under 16, and 3 females. Since Lebanon County was not erected until 1813 out of part of Dauphin and Lancaster Counties, it would appear that this certificate was made out after that date. R. Thomas Mayhill, comp., Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Deed Abstracts di Oaths of Allegiance, • • • (Knightstown, Ind., 1973), L3968 for Nicholas, and 0110 and L397T for Michael. °"Alda" has not been identified, but Daniel Schumacher is known to have served Zion (Red) Church in West Brunswick Twp., now in Schuylkill County. See "Daniel Schumacher's Baptismal Register" in Publications of The Penns-ylvania German Society I (1968), 191. The Kaupp certificate is reproduced as Plate 76 in Shelley's Fraktur-Writings, cited in Note 1. 7 Possibly intended for Pine Run Hundred. Dauphin County was erected 1. 1785 out of Lancaster County.