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     Mary Kratz was born on 4 September 1855.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Kratz and Elizabeth Zilling. Mary Kratz married Nathaniel Metz, son of Jacob B. Metz and Sarah Umstead, on 29 November 1873.¹ Mary Metz and Nathaniel Metz had no children.¹ Mary Kratz died on 28 March 1921 at age 65 years, 6 months and 24 days.¹

     Susanna Geho was the daughter of Matthias Geho and Anna Yeakle. Susanna Geho married Daniel Yeakel, son of Melchior Yeakel and Regina Schultz, in 1815.¹ Susanna Geho died on 5 April 1875.¹

     Joseph Kratz was born on 3 February 1845.¹ He was the son of Henry Kratz and Elizabeth Zilling. Joseph Kratz married Maria Metz, daughter of Jacob B. Metz and Sarah Umstead. Joseph Kratz and Maria Kratz had no children.¹ Joseph Kratz and Maria lived in 1919 in Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Harry Harley Read was born on 12 October 1889.¹ He was the son of Harry Harley Read and Sara J Flavell. Harry Harley Read married Bertha Bean Halteman, daughter of Hiram Halteman and Elizabeth G Bean, on 2 September 1914.¹ Harry Harley Read and Bertha Bean Halteman had no children.¹ Harry Harley Read was a salesman.¹ He and Bertha lived in 1919 in 2029 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Walter Yeakle was born circa May 1879 in Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Thomas Yeakle and Leanna Schoch. On 11 June 1880 his name was also recorded as Walter Yekel.² Walter Yeakle was a R R fireman in June 1900.¹ On 1 June 1900 his name was also recorded as Walter Yeager.¹
     Walter was listed as a son in Thomas Yeakle's household on the 1880 Census in 1637 Germantown Avenue, East side, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being a one year-old single white male who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania.². Walter was listed as a son in Thomas Yeakle's household on the 1900 Census at 866 Numtir street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being a 21-year-old single white male who was born May 1879 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He could speak English, read and write. He was employeed as a R.R. Fireman and had not been unemployed during the previous year.¹.

     Maria (?) married Melchior Kriebel, son of Casper Kriebel and Anna Borman. Maria (?) died on 1 November 1738.¹ She was probably buried in Towamencin Schwekfelder Cemetery, Towamencin Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Anna Borman married Casper Kriebel. Anna Borman died in 1720 in Nieder Harpersdorf, Silesia.

     George Beyer was born on 21 December 1718 in Nieder Harpersdorf, Silesia.¹ He was baptized on 21 December 1718 in Nieder Harpersdorf, Silesia. The sponsors at his baptism in Nieder Harpersdorf, Silesia were Gottfried Mentzel, Melchior Heydrick, Anna Rosina Hauptman and Helena Beer.¹ George Beyer was the son of Abraham Beyer and Rosina Yeakel. George Beyer immigrated with his parents Abraham Beyer and Rosina Beyer on 19 October 1736 to Pennsylvania on board the Perth Amboy.^2,3 George Beyer died probably before 1739.¹

     Abraham Reinwald was born on 4 November 1740.¹ He was the son of Christopher Reinwald and Susanna Seipt. Abraham Reinwald died on 30 July 1745 at age 4 years, 8 months and 26 days.¹

     Susanna Reinwald was born on 10 July 1749.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Reinwald and Susanna Seipt. Susanna Reinwald was unmarried in 1771 and was called a "Spinster."¹

     Balthasar Reinwald was born on 9 April 1735.¹ He was the son of Christopher Reinwald and Susanna Seipt. Balthasar Reinwald married Elizabeth Yeakle, daughter of Abraham Yeakle and Maria Wiegner, on 24 November 1763.² Balthasar Reinwald was a carpenter or cabinet maker, as he made coffins. He made the coffin Casper Seibt was buried in.² He died on 28 February 1818 at age 82 years, 10 months and 19 days.¹

     Elizabeth Yeakle was born on 23 February 1735.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Yeakle and Maria Wiegner. Elizabeth Yeakle married Balthasar Reinwald, son of Christopher Reinwald and Susanna Seipt, on 24 November 1763.² Elizabeth Reinwald died on 26 June 1801 at age 66 years, 4 months and 3 days.¹

     Christopher Reinwald was born on 6 March 1737.¹ He was the son of Christopher Reinwald and Susanna Seipt.
     There is a story that he possesed a fine coat that he prized highly. There was an encampment of Revolutionary soldiers in Towemencin, and for fear of the coat being stolen he hid it under the brushes of the Towemencin Creek. He recovered the coat after the encampment left.² Christopher Reinwald was a farmer.² He lived near Kulpsville in Towemencin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.² He died on 13 December 1814 at age 77 years, 9 months and 7 days.¹

     David Reinwald was born on 13 March 1739.¹ He was the son of Christopher Reinwald and Susanna Seipt. David Reinwald was a weaver.² He was buried in Shenkel Church Cemetery, Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.²

     Andrew Schultz was born on 29 January 1753.¹ He was the son of Rev. Christoph Scholtze and Rosina Yeakel. Andrew Schultz married Charlotte Yeakel, daughter of Jeremias Jäckel, on 21 November 1776. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Christoph Kriebel.² Andrew Schultz died on 5 February 1802 at age 49 years and 4 days.¹

     John H Stoudt was born on 15 January 1872.¹ He was the son of Peter D. Stoudt and Emma S Schaffer. John H Stoudt married Hannah Nuss Krauss, daughter of Enos S. Krauss and Hannah Elizabeth Nuss, on 10 October 1891.¹ John H Stoudt was a steel worker.¹ He and Hannah lived at 522 North Seventh street, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Charlotte Yeakel was born on 31 December 1750.¹ She was the daughter of Jeremias Jäckel. Charlotte Yeakel married Andrew Schultz, son of Rev. Christoph Scholtze and Rosina Yeakel, on 21 November 1776. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Christoph Kriebel.² Charlotte Schultz died on 11 February 1825 at age 74 years, 1 month and 8 days.¹

     Jeremias Jäckel was born, one of twins, on 9 April 1713.¹ He was baptized in April 1713 The sponsors at his baptism were Balthasar Jäckel, Maria Beyer, and Barbara Heydrick.² Jeremias Jäckel was the son of David Jäckel and Susanna Heydrick. Jeremias Jäckel was naturalized on 7 July 1753.³ He died on 22 February 1763 at age 49 years, 10 months and 13 days.¹

     Regina Schultz was born on 10 April 1749.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Christoph Scholtze and Rosina Yeakel. Regina Schultz married Melchior Yeakel, son of Hans Heinrich Jäckel and Susanna Heydrick, on 15 November 1770.² Regina Yeakel died on 2 November 1821 at age 72 years, 6 months and 23 days.¹

     Matthias Gerhard married firstly, Maria Krauss, daughter of Balthasar Krauss and Susanna Hoffman, on 14 November 1776. The Rev. Christoph Scholtze performed the marriage ceremony.¹ Matthias Gerhard and Maria Gerhard had no children.¹ Matthias Gerhard married secondly, Anna Yeakel, daughter of Hans Heinrich Jäckel and Susanna Heydrick, on 11 February 1779. The Rev. Christoph Scholtze conducted the weeding ceremony.² Matthias Gerhard died on 30 August 1803.²

     Maria Krauss was born on 17 July 1750.¹ She was the daughter of Balthasar Krauss and Susanna Hoffman. Maria Krauss married Matthias Gerhard, , on 14 November 1776. The Rev. Christoph Scholtze performed the marriage ceremony.¹ Maria Gerhard and Matthias Gerhard had no children.¹ Maria Krauss died on 10 September 1777 at age 27 years, 1 month and 24 days.¹

     Anna Neuman married George Anders, , on 8 November 1718.¹ Anna Anders died on 29 December 1726.¹

     George Reinwald married Barbara (?).¹ George Reinwald was the possibly but unlikely the father of Judith Reinwald. George was ill in 1734 when he arrived in Pennsylvania.¹ He immigrated with his wife Barbara in 1734 to Pennsylvania.¹ George Reinwald and Barbara lived in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.¹ George Reinwald died on 8 June 1738.¹ He was buried in Lower Cemetery, Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.¹

      Barbara (?) was also known as Susanna (?). She married George Reinwald.¹ Barbara (?) was the possibly but unlikely the mother of Judith Reinwald. Barbara Reinwald immigrated with her husband George Reinwald in 1734 to Pennsylvania.¹ Barbara (?) and George lived in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.¹ Barbara (?) died on 17 March 1746.¹ She was buried in Lower Cemetery, Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Rosina Meschter was born on 18 May 1733 in Berthelsdorf, Saxony.¹ She was baptized in infancy on 19 May 1733 at age 1 day in Berthelsdorf, Saxony. The sponsors at her baptism were David Möschter Jr., Rosina the wife of Melchior Wiegner, and Anna Scholtze.¹ She was the daughter of Melchior Meschter and Regina Anders. Rosina Meschter died en route to America on board the St Andrew on 14 August 1734 at age 1 year, 2 months and 27 days.¹

     Anna Krause was born in 1703.¹ She was the daughter of Melchior Krauss. Anna Krause married Melchior Meschter, son of (?) Meschter, on 17 October 1729 in Berthelsdorf, Saxony.² Anna Meschter died at three o'clock in the morning on 16 November 1731 in Berthelsdorf, Saxony, at age 28 years.³ She was buried on 18 November 1731 in Berthelsdorf, Saxony.³

     Melchior Krause married Anna Heydrick on 18 November 1704.¹ Melchior Krause was a farmer.¹ He died on 28 May 1733 in Haarlem, Saxony. The book by Brecht gives his age at death as 40 years, 9 months. If that were the case he would have been born in August 1692 and would have been 12 years old when he married Anna, who was then about 29 years old.¹

     Cornelius Neis was born circa 1701.¹ He married Susanna Krauss, daughter of Melchior Krause and Anna Heydrick. Cornelius Neis was a distiller.¹ He died in October 1754.¹ He was buried in Mennonite Cemetery, Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.¹

     George Hoffman was born in 1684.¹ He was the son of Christopher Hoffman and Ursula Anders. George Hoffman married Barbara Seipt on 1 March 1707.¹ George Hoffman sold his log house and garden in Nieder Harpersdorf, Silesia, to John Röthinger, a linen-weaver, in April 1734.¹ He and Barbara Hoffman immigrated in 1734 to Pennsylvania on board the St. Andrew.¹ George Hoffman settled in Salford Township, later to become Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 29 June 1765 at age 81 years.¹

     Barbara Seipt married George Hoffman, son of Christopher Hoffman and Ursula Anders, on 1 March 1707.¹ Barbara Hoffman and George Hoffman immigrated in 1734 to Pennsylvania on board the St. Andrew.¹ Barbara Hoffman died on 29 November 1760.¹