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 non-members, the charge is $5.00 for the first 50 words and $2.00 for each additional 25 words, payable in advance. All inquiries must 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. Requests for information on multiple unrelated families may not be combined in a single inquiry, and two inquiries submitted at the same time must be printed on a separate sheets of paper. Full name and address of the sender must appear on each page.The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine reserves the right to edit all inquiries. ONLY TWO INQUIRIES PER PERSON, PER YEAR, PLEASE. ADAM(S), KLEIN/KLINE. Seeking any information on the parents and siblings of Philip KLEIN/KLINE (b. 9 Dec. 1763; d. 22Jul. 1834) who m. Elizabeth ADAM(S) (b. 10 Aug. 1763; d. 23 Feb.[?] 1840). They lived in the areas of Windsor, Greenwich, and Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., Pa. Diane Groome, 3732 Rosalee Ct., Castro Valley, CA 94546—3055. Fax: 925-462-8658. ANDES/ ANTES. Wilhelm ANDES/ANTES (b. ca. 1720; d. 1783) arrived Philadelphia (Oct. 1741); purchased land in Frederick Co., Md. (1766). Where was he between 1741 and 1766? Derien R. Andes, 831 Linden Ave., PleasantviUe, NJ 08232-1305. E-mail: drandes@worldnetatt. com. 90 Information Wanted 91 BROOKS, WILMARTIN, SNEAD. Seeking information on Edward BROOKS, a Quaker, who m. (1) Elizabeth WILMARTIN, 25 Nov. 1717, Abington Monthly Meeting; m, (2) Elizabeth SNEAD, 4 Feb. 1719/20, Philadelphia Meeting House. Edward, bucher by trade, lived in areas of Abington and Frankford in Philadelphia Co. and City of Philadelphia, Pa. Beverly K. Brooks, R.D. #2, Box 234, Centre Hall, PA 16828-9768. CADWALLADER, LAXTON, WOOD, LOCKE, ELTON. Seeking parents, siblings, and marriage infomation on Elizabeth CADWALLADER (b. 1830, Wolverhampton, England; d. 1908, Lynchburg, Va.), wife of Wil¬ liam LAXTON. Widowed by 1880. Emigrated (Jan. 1893) to Philadelphia; settled in Lynchburg, Va. Known children: William Henry LAXTON (1864-1931; m. Ida Jane WOOD), Frank Edward LAXTON (1867-1956; m. Deborah LOCKE) , and Mary Ellen LAXTON (1870-1929; m. Maurice ELTON). Nancy Reese, 5308 Garfield Ave., Pennsauken, NJ 08109-1128. CUTLER, WILLSON. In Luzerne Co., Pa., 5 Aug. 1850, Thomas CUTLER, Stanton Drew, Somerset, England, swore intention to become a USA citizen. He arrived New York 3Jun. 1848; m. Ann WILLSON, Mon., Wales, 1844; son Thomas Jr. b. 1849 (Pottsville [Pottstown?] Pa.). Family on 1851 Iowa Co., Wise, census. Any CUTLER information appreciated. Juanita Cutler-Spencer, 3 The Lodge, St. Judes Close, Englejield Green, Surrey TW20 ODN, ENGLAND. FITZGERALD, WORTHINGTON. Seek information on James FITZGERALD, age 96 and in Philadelphia inJan. 1906; father of Thomas H. FITZGERALD (d. 22 Jan, 1906) of Wilmington, Del. Thomas m. (ca. 1876) to Elizabeth Rebecca, surname probably WORTHINGTON. Janice Carper, 4918 Sudley Rd., Catharpin, VA 20143-1224. HEISS, JACKLER. Seeking information about Matthias HEISS, emigrating (from where?) to Philadelphia (1750) aboard the Edinburgh. He married (1752) Margaretha jACKLER and had at least two children: Susannah (b. 1754) and Christian (1756-1837). Tony Triolo, 1306 Surry Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408-6120. HELT, ROBERTS. Seeking information on James F. HELT (b. 1853, Pa.); farmhand in Black Creek Twp., Luzerne Co., Pa. (1870); blacksmith in Mountaingrove, Pa. (1880); ,m. Lavinia ROBERTS. Known children: Charles, Flora, Letly. Denise Dorwart, 2220 Black Forest Dr., Coplay, PA 18037-2265. 92 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine MARSHALL, SHIELDS. Seeking parents of Andrew MARSHALL (b. ca. 1765; [Pa./Md.?]; d. 12 Jul. 1834) and Mattie SHIELDS (b. ca. 1765; d. 7 Feb. 1849); m. 1790, York Co., Pa.(?); moved to Northumberland Co., Pa., and then to Anthony Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa., where both died; they had 8 children. Beverly K. Brooks, R.D. #2, Box 234, Centre HaU, PA 16828-9768. McCALL, BLACKWOOD, YOUNG. John McCALL (b. 1809, Pa.; d. 19 Dec. . Known children:James Alexander, 1882) m. (ca. 1839) to ANN William Henry (b. Feb. 1843; d. 26 Sep. 1889; m. Priscilla BLACK¬ WOOD); Lillian (d. after 1889; m. Lewis YOUNG). Need Ann’s surname and any information about John’s ancestors. Lois Seeligsohn, 592 CoUings Ave., B-925, Collingswood, NJ 08107. E-mail: wordassoc@worldnet.att.net. McCORMICK, CATHAY. Need information on Capt.John McCORMICK (b. ca. 1718, Londonderry, Ireland; d. Oct. 1782, Cumberland Co., Pa.); son of Hugh McCORMICK John m. Jean CATHAY. Known children: Mar¬ garet, John, Jane, Elizabeth, Ann. Cheryl Knowles, 979 Simon Ln., Chillicothe, OH 45601. McGORMAN, VINCENT. Seeking information on William Me GORMAN (b. 18 Oct. 1845, Ireland; d. 18 Dec. 1915, Philadelphia); believed emi¬ grated 1856; bricklayer; Catholic; lived at 1836 Pallas St., Philadelphia; m. (ca. 1864) to Bridget VINCENT. Known children: David (1866); Mary (8 May 1869, Philadelphia-15 Sep. 1934, Camden, N.J.); Julia (1874-5). Lois Seeligsohn, 592 CoUings Ave., B-925, CoUingswood, NJ 08107. E-mail: wordassoc@world.net.att.net. MYERS, STINE. Seeking information on Elijah MYERS (b. ca. 1803, Pa.); m. Mariah STINE; lived (1870) in Huntington Twp,, Luzerne Co., Pa,, near Harveysville. Known children: Laning, Mary, Cora, Willie, Samuel, Julia. Denise Dorwart, 2220 Black Forest Dr., Coplay, PA 18037-2265. PEARSON. A house in current-day Buckingham/Solebury Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., has a plaque (of recent vintage) stating that “this is former home of Enoch Pearson: 17 Does anyone know the provenance of this plaque, the basis for this claim, or, better yet, know if current owners are willing to correspond? John W. Pearson, P.O. Box 6554, AUadena, CA 91003-6554. Phone: 626-398-2038. Information Wanted 93 PHILLIPS, JOHNSON. Need information on William PHILLIPS, coming out of Pa. to Jefferson Ct., Cadiz, Ohio, as a young man; probably born 1890s; m. FannyJOHNSON (1812); d. 1818. Known children: Alexander, Reizen, Maria. Joan Deckrow, 7811 Oakmont Ct., Rockford, MI 49341. SOCKRIDER/SACKRITER. Please help locate SOCKRIDER/SACKRITER family that landed Philadelphia 1731 and later settled in Montgomery Co., Pa., during the 1790s. Family were members of New Hanover and Faulkland Swamp churches, Louise Garcia, 7 Hilton Rd., ML Holly, NJ 08060-1101. E-Mail: weezee@snip. net. SCHMELZER/SMELZER. Seek information on Johan Michael SCHMELZER and Johan Phillib SMELZER who left Rimschweiler, Germany, and arrived in Philadelphia 19 Sep, 1738. Next heard of in 1750 in Hellam Twp,,York Co., Pa. David Smeltzer, Drawer K, BD3287, Dallas, PA 18612-0286. SCOGGIN (S) , POTTS, BROWN, TRINDLE, CARSON, MAXWELL, HOB¬ SON, DYSART, SELLECKS, McCREADY. John and Mary ( SCOGGIN (S) , in York Co,, Pa., by 1753; ancestors probably Episcopalians from England; died in 1770s; David POTTS was administrator. What is his connection? Scoggin(s) had a large family; daughters married TRIN¬ DLE, CARSON, MAXWELL, HOBSON, DYSART, SELLECKS, and McCREADY; son married BROWN. Wish to hear from others researching these surnames. Margaret B. Scoggins, P.O. Box 473, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902-0473. SCOGGIN (S) /SCHOGAN/SKAGIN/SCOGING. Interested in information on all SCOGGIN (S) in Pa. and surrounding states from 1600s on. Many surname spellings: SCHOGAN, SKAGIN, SCOGING, etc. Have large collection. Will share info on other lines. They are probably from the British Isles. Margaret B. Scoggins, P.O. Box 473, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902-0473. SOMMER, PHILIPPI. Seek information on Leonard SOMMER (1759-1836) and wife, Elizabeth PHILIPPI SOMMER (1764-1841); lived in German¬ town, Pa.; veteran of Revolutionary War. Who were parents? When and from where did they immigrate? Known children: Henry, John, Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth, Jacob, and Anna. Stevens G. Herbst, 5018 Cascade Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78413-2706. 94 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine TAYLOR, HEISS. Searching for parents of Eber TAYLOR, b. 1750, Bur¬ lington Co., N.J.; buried 1814, Philadelphia. Eber’s daughter Jennett m. in Burlington (1811) to Joseph HEISS of Philadelphia. Tony Triolo, 1306 Surry Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408-6120. WALTER, KAUFFMAN, HASSINGER, STRAUB, LAUVER, PRICE, KERN, RARICK, EVERHART, BOWERSOX, MERTZ. Seek descendants ofjohn Jacob WALTER (b. 15 Jan. 1729, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany; d. 23 Jan. 1803, Northumberland Co., Pa.) and wife Maria KAUFFMAN. They married 24 July 1757 in Germany. Known children and spouses include: SWARTZ), Elizabeth (m. Daniel HASSINGER), Christian (m. STRAUB), Jacob (m. LAUVER), Eva Marie (m. Jeremiah (m. Pearl PRICE), John (m. Mary Ann KERN), John George, RARICK), John Joseph (m. Christina KERN), Michael (m. David, David (m. Susannah Barbara EVERHART), Philip (m. Eva Maria BOWERSOX), and Henry (m. Mary Magdalena MERTZ). Have some information on descendants of Jacob and Philip, but not the others. _ William G. Benjey, P.O. Box 31445, Durham, NC 27717-1445. E-mail: benjey@earthlink. net. WELLS, TOMLINSON, WENTZ. Need ancestry of Edward WELLS (b. ca. 1736; d. 1801, bur. St. Thomas Church, Whitemarsh, Montgomery Co., Pa.) who owned land in Whitpain and Norriton, Montgomery Co., Pa.; . Known children: Rachel WELLS (m. Thomas TOMm. Mary LINSON); Sarah WELLS (m. 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