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AOGOSTIN / AUGUSTINE / BABB / BACK / BALLIET / BASORE / BEATTY / BEERS / BENTLEY / BEST / BIDDLE / BIRGE / BLACKBURN / BLANSETT / BLOSL / BOHRER / BOHRER / BRALEY / BUEHLER / BURTS / BUTTRICK / CARPENTER / CERFOSS / COURTNEY / CRITTENDEN / CROWLEY / CRUTTENDEN / DANIELS / DEVOL / DEVOLL / DRAKE / EASTERDAY / ENGLE / FEGER / FEGER / FREDERICK / GALLAGHER / HAVER / HEMSATH / HENNING / HESS / HIMMELRICH / HINES / HOOK / HUSSONG / INSULL / JOHNSON / JOHNSON / JOHNSON (Quebec) / KNELLY / LICHTENWALNER / LINDNER / LINKERHAGNER / MARSH / MacMURTRIE / McMANUS / MICHAEL / MILLAR / MINER / MINER / MORRIS / MORTON / MOSER / MURPHY / NICHOLS / O'GRADY / O'HARE / ORMAN / OSBORNE / OWEN / PARKER / PERRIN / PLUNKETT / PRESTON / PUGH / RECORDS / REIFSNYDER / REISSE / RICE / RUSSELL / SANFORD / SCANLAN/SCANLON / SCHAEFFER / SCHMIDT / SCHNEIDER / SERFOSS / SIEMER / SLIGH / SMITH / SMITH / STANLEY / STOWE / SUMMERS / SWAIM / TABER / THOMPSON / TIENNES / TJADEN / TRIPP / UNVERZAGT / VAIL / WHALEY / WILBOR / WOODRUFF / WROBLE / YOUNG / ZERFOSS

Looking for contacts / information on the following:

AOGOSTIN/AUGUSTINE
Looking for the family of George John AOGOSTIN/AUGUSTINE of Poye, Hungary, prior to 1900, b 26 Jan 1884 in Hungary, came to the US in 1900, m1 Josephine LINDNER and (15 yrs later) m2 Anna Marie BLOSL. Contact M.E. Augustine at maugust792@aol.com
BABB
Thomas BABB, b abt 1810 PA md Lytilda. David T. BABB, b 1848, Philadelphia, PA, md Mary MacMURTRIE, b 1857, Philadelphia, PA. William P. BABB, b 1848, Philadelphia, PA, md May FEGER, b 1869, Pottstown, Montgomery Co, PA. Thomas BABB, b abt 1813, listed in 1850 census with family in Philadelphia, PA. Contact B. Luke at luke123@gte.net
BASORE
William BASORE, b 1815 in Hagerstown, MD, died 1897 in Blue Springs, Nebraska. Married Elmira NICHOLS, b 1821 in New York, d 1914 in Pasadena, CA. Children: Emanuel b 1841 in Clear Springs, MD, d 1907; Elizabeth b 1842, d 1913; Annie b 1844 in Hagerstown, MD, d 1909; Jacob Helbick b 1847 in Philadelphia, d 1936; William W. b 1850 d 1945; Sarah. Emanuel fought in the Civil War - Confederate. Contact Kimbersss@aol.com
BEERS
Seek parents of John BEERS b 17 Sep 1793 in PA. He taught school near Middletown (Butler County), Ohio, before moving to the city of Greenville (Darke County), Ohio, in June 1816 where he became a prominent judge and businessman. He married 12 Dec 1816 in Miami County, Ohio to Polly (Mary) THOMPSON (born near Hamilton in Butler County, Ohio), daughter of David THOMPSON who settled in Section 2 of Greenville Township about 1812. David THOMPSON, who served with General Anthony WAYNE at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, was born in Hampshire County, VA (now WV). Contact C. Heath at CRHeath@gnn.com
BEST
Wilhelm BEST II, born in Germanic Europe in 1714. Parents: Wilhelm BEST (I) b 1680 and wife, Anna MICHAEL (b 1682). He had at least two brothers, John Michael and Sebastion. Wilhelm BEST II died November 24, 1762 in Lehigh Township, Northampton County, PA. In 1732 he married Susanna SCHAEFFER, who was born in Germanic Europe in 1717, and died in 1769 in PA. Contact D. Smith at cmorebones@aol.com
BIDDLE/BENTLEY
Seeking information on two brothers: Henry C. BIDDLE, b 1809, Mason County, KY; m(1st) Margaret ?; m(2nd) 31 Aug 1871 in Fleming County, KY, Mahala PARKER BIDDLE, b 1800. Robert PENNINGTON BIDDLE, b ca 1817 in Mason or Fleming County, KY; m 19 Nov 1840 Nancy BENTLEY, b 17 Dec 1821 in Fleming County, KY. Robert BIDDLE moved to Springfield or Xenia, Ohio, around the time of the Civil War. Contact Keith Biddle, 900 Garred Street, Pikeville, KY 41501.
BIRGE
Looking for information on James Weir BIRGE, b 1839, believed in IL. Married Lucinda CARPENTER, b 1847, near Clarinda, IA. Contact E. Smithburg at ECS11@webtv.net
BLACKBURN
John BLACKBURN, born in Loughall, Armagh, Ireland, abt 1675; died 1752 in York County, PA. Married at Ballyhagen Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends), Armagh, Ireland, 8th month, 2nd day 1701, to Mary COURTNEY. Married 3rd month 16th day 1717 at Richhill Monthly Meeting, Armagh, Ireland, to Rachel MORTON. Immigrated to PA about 1736. Member of New Garden, Sadsbury, Warrington, Menallen Monthly Meetings. Interested in any descendants. Contact G. Smith at cmorebonez@aol.com
BLANSETT
Looking for information on James Myrton BLANSETT, wife Virgie PERRIN. Lived in or around Randolph County, AR, after the turn of the century. Contact R. Blansett at rblanset@swbell.net
BOHRER
looking for any information on John BOHRER, resident of Michigan, md Caroline BUEHLER, daughter Lena (b 1868) and son Joseph (b 1870). Contact C. Agne at Chercatt@aol.com
CRITTENDEN/CRUTTENDEN
descendant of Abraham CRITTENDEN/CRUTTENDEN, b 1610 in England, d 1683 in CT, immigrated aboard the St. John 1639. Contact C. Agne at Chercatt@aol.com
DEVOL
descendant of William DEVOL (b 1615, England; d 1680 RI). Interested in any of this surname, particularly RI prior to 1800, OH 1800-1850, IL after 1820. Contact D. Smith at cmorebones@aol.com
DEVOLL
Would like any information o parents/lineage of Jonathan DEVOLL b 1810 New Bedford, MA; married Rachel TRIPP, 4/7/1831 (b 1811). He was carpenter/housewright. Known children: Amy A. DEVOLL, b 1837, New Bedford; Elvira C. DEVOLL, b 7/17/1844, New Bedford; Lucindia DEVOLL, b 8/10/1847, New Bedford. Contact C. DEUEL at cheryl.d@worldnet.att.net
DEVOLL
Joseph DEVOLL (laborer/stevedore) married Hanna G/S SANFORD. Known children: Joseph Alexander b 8/30/1843; Charles b 8/1845; Betsey b 3/11/1847; James F. b 6/4/1849 - married Amelia. Contact C. DEUEL at cheryl.d@worldnet.att.net
DEVOLL
Daniel P. DEVOLL b 9/4/1814, New Bedford, MA, married Elizabeth H. BRALEY, 5/20/1848. She was b 6/16/1819. Daniel was a cooper. Known children: Sarah C., b 5/5/1845; Jason b 12/10/1848. Contact cheryl.d@worldnet.att.net
EASTERDAY
Mary Ann EASTERDAY, b 1815, Frederick Co, MD. Contact T. Frederick at terryf@greatnorthern.net
FEGER
Thomas FEGER, b 1845 Pottstown, PA, md Clara KNELLY, b 1849, Sugarloaf, PA. Hiram FEGER, b abt 1820, md Mary REIFSNYDER, b PA. Conrad FEGER md Susanna HIMMELRICH. Conrad FEGER, b 1758 Alsace, md Elizabeth SCHNEIDER, b 1871. Heinrich FEGER md Susanna LENTZ, PA. Harry FEGER, b PA. Carrie FEGER, b PA, md Alman ENGLE. Mable FEGER, b PA, md William PUGH, PA. Percy FEGER, b PA, md Edna REISSE, PA. Contact B. Luke at luke123@gte.net
FREDERICK
John FREDERICK, died 15 Dec 1864, Frederick Co., MD. Contact T. Frederick at terryf@greatnorthern.net
HAVER
Frederick HAVER, b 1806 in NY, d Apr 1863 in Moline, IL. Married Marriett PRESTON, b 1813 NY, d 1873 in Atlantic, IA. Children: Sarah, b 1831/2; George b 1833; Oliver b 1834; Franklin b 1836; Joslin b 1839; Marietta b 1842; Ellen; Frederick b 1847; Adeline b 1850; Amanda b 1852. All children born in Livingston County, NY. Salmon PRESTON/Anna BUTTRICK were Marriett's parents. Contact Kimbersss@aol.com
HEMSATH
Heinrich W. HEMSATH, born in Germany 28 Jun 1833. Immigrated to US in 1884; d 17Apr 1904 in Black Hawk County, IA. Married Mary K. LINKERHAGNER abt 1860/65. Contact G. Smith at cmorebonez@aol.com
HENNING
Fredr HENNING, maybe born in Brandenburg, Germany, son Charles F.W. HENNING born Brandenburg, Germany, 1854. Mother Wilhelmina TIENNES or SIEMER [hard to read on marriage certificate]. Charles came to U.S. in 1868. Lived in Charter Oak, IA, then moved to SD. Contact R1DEWFO@aol.com
HESS
Anna HESS, m Joseph BOHRER, son Norman b 1901, resided in Michigan. Contact C. Agne at Chercatt@aol.com
HUSSONG
Earl John and Lillian [WROBLE] HUSSONG married in 1920's in Detroit, Michigan, area. Need date. Contact C. McElroy at charmy47@erinet.com
INSULL
Sam INSULL, born in England, came to the U.S. as a young man and worked for Thomas Edison, designed the Chicago Opera House. Believed to have died in Greece. Looking for information on his birth family. Contact classact@netcom.ca
JOHNSON
Seek parents of James Tinley/Finley Jefferson JOHNSON who married Elizabeth MARSH (daughter of John MARSH and Rebecca HOOK) 16 June 1932 in Clermont County, Ohio. John MARSH married Rebecca HOOK (daughter of John HOOK and Hannah MORRIS) 15 Oct 1810 in Bracken County, KY. Contact C. Heath at CRHeath@gnn.com
McMANUS
James and Nancy [CROWLEY] McMANUS lived in Huntingdon County, Quebec, between (at least) 1830-1865. Sons James and Thomas married sisters Hannah and Mary BEATTY. Daughter Hannah married Thomas JOHNSON. James, Thomas, Hannah and families immigrated to Michigan in the late 1860's. There was another daughter, Rosy, and according to family tradition she married an O'GRADY and immigrated to Ohio. Family tradition also includes a brother, Hugh, who remained in Quebec. Contact K. McManus at THowell582@aol.com
MILLAR
Carrie MILLAR b 1872 MA md Richard SLIGH b 1868 MI. Contact B. Luke at luke123@gte.net
MINER
Sylvester MINER, born 1766 New London, New London, CT. Died 1827 Preston, Chenango Co., NY. Married 1792 New London, New London, CT to Susan STANLEY. Parents of three children : Francis D.; Sylvester Jr. ; and Susan. Contact D. Smith at cmorebones@aol.com
MOSER
Burkhard MOSER (1762-1849) and his son Jacob (1790-1883) discovered coal on land Burkhard owned in Rush Township (now Centre County), PA. Stories were made up about an old bachelor, the land was taken by a coal company, and there are many false documents to 'prove' that Burkhard never married or had children. Would love to hear from anyone who may know anything more about this Burkhard. His parents are Burkhard MOSER and Maria Agatha LICHTENWALLNER; his grandparents are Hans Martin MOSER and Margaretha. He supposedly had 13 children. Especially want information on his son, Michael. Contact A. Moss at amott@axi.net
O'HARE (OSBORNE)
Looking for information on John O'HARE (OSBORNE) and Bernard (Barney) PLUNKETT who emigrated to Cleveland, OH, in the mid- and late-1840s from County Cavan, Ireland. John O'HARE changed name to John OSBORNE and married Anna SCANLON/SCANLAN in 1857. Bernard PLUNKETT married Rosanne, a relative of John O'HARE before 1852. Anna SCANLON came to Cleveland in 1852 from County Clare, Ireland. Contact M. O'Neill at topics@ix.netcom.com
OWEN
Jonathan Rice OWEN, born 8 Sep 1796, Milton, Saratoga Co., NY. Son of Revolutionary War soldier Daniel OWEN and Lydia RICE. Died 10 Jan 1865 in IA. Married 11 Jun 1814 Onondaga Co., NY to Hannah WHALEY, b 7 Nov 1798 , Warren, Herkimer Co., NY, d 16 Mar 1879 Black Hawk Co., IA. Parents of nine children. Contact G. Smith at cmorebonez@aol.com
RECORDS
Comfort RECORDS, born 5 Nov 1714, daughter of Jonathon RECORDS and Mary WILBOR. Died May 1794 Tiverton, Newport Co., RI. Married 23 Nov 1738 to Thomas TABER. Parents of five children. Contact D. Smith at cmorebones@aol.com
RUSSELL
Wesley R. RUSSELL lived in Danbury CT but was reportedly born in Brewster NY. He married Minnie E. BURTS, daughter of Eugene BURTS and Deborah STOWE. Known children: Willard Levi, Frederick, and Harrison. Contact VAKATHIE@aol.com
SERFOSS
Mary SERFOSS (other spellings include SEARFOSS, ZERFOSS, CERFOSS, CEYFOSS, SIERFOSS), b abt 1847, d 1878, Mountain Top, Luzerne Co, PA; md Josiah BALLIET, b 1841 Sugarloaf, Luzerne Co, PA, d 1917 Ashley, PA. Known children: Anna, b abt 1868, Luzerne Co, PA; Calvin b 1870??, d 1872, Luzerne Co, PA; Lillian, b 1874 :::, Luzerne Co, PA. Mary SERFOSS may have been buried in Ripple Town Cemetery (now Alberts Cemetery), Mountain Top, Luzerne Co, PA. Contact B. Luke at luke123@gte.net
SMITH
Isaac SMITH, son of Enoch & Mary DANIELS, born 7 Dec 1833, PA. Died 1 Jan 1914 Ellwood, Gosper Co., NE Married1 1861, Maquoketa, Jackson Co, IA to Elizabeth HINES. Married2, 10 Feb 1881 Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA to Mary MURPHY b 15 Sep 1859 County Cork, Ireland, d 22 Jan 1937 Vail, IA. Both are buried in Ellwood, Gosper Co., NE. Parents of 12 children. Contact G. Smith at cmorebonez@aol.com
SUMMERS
Ira Thomas SUMMERS, born 1833 in TN; died 1901 in Cape Girardeau County, MO. Orphaned "at the age of 17". Living in MO by 1850. Searching for his parents. Contact R. Summers at Summers7@aol.com
SWAIM
Mary Albany SWAIM, born 2 Mar 1852 Salomonie Twp., Huntington Co., IN daughter of Samuel Hines SWAIM and Elizabeth Pence BACK. Died 15 Aug 1923 Sautee, White Co., GA. Married 23 Jun 1870 to Loren Burr MINER born 22 Mar 1852. Died 8 Sep 1908 Demorest, Habersham Co., GA son of Horace W. Miner and Hannah Caroline Smith. Parents of five children. Contact D. Smith at cmorebones@aol.com
TJADEN
Charles TJADEN, born in Germany, 5 Mar 1851. Died 6 Oct 1931 in IA. Married 5 Sep 1874 to Mary SCHMIDT, b 28 Jan 1856 in Germany; d 3 Feb 1926 in IA. Contact G. Smith at cmorebonez@aol.com
UNVERZAGT
Ernest UNVERZAGT, m 23 May 1875, Frederick Co, MD. Contact T. Frederick at terryf@greatnorthern.net
VAIL
Adeline VAIL, birth, death and marriage dates unknown. She had an illegitimate son, Thomas, b 1842, who was adopted in Detroit, MI, by James and Mary GALLAGHER. She may have been of French extraction, and she may have been a Southerner. She had a sister, Isabelle. Contact jbickers@prodigy.net
WOODRUFF
William WOODRUFF, b 1850 NY, md Marion DRAKE, b 1860 NY. 1900 census shows them in PA. Also Wayne, Fern, and Rockford WOODRUFF, all b PA. Contact B. Luke at luke123@gte.net
YOUNG
Lydia Ann YOUNG, born 12 Feb 1848 in Indiana. Died 24 February 1926. In 1880, resided in Washington Township, Greene County, IA. Ten children. Married John Preston ORMAN. Contact D. Smith at cmorebones@aol.com

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