Notes

[NI100031] Hobart attended the Hawbush School on Dry Run, WV.

[NI100068] After marrying, Joe & Virgie resided for awhile on Smith Creek, Pendleton Co, WV & then moved to Franklin, Pendleton Co, WV

[NI100207] 1850 census Paint Twp., Somerset Co., PA
28 Growdon, Joseph 62 M Millright - 500 Acres England
Growdon, Elisabeth 42 F PA
Growdon, Matthew 18 M Laborer
Growdon, Jacob 18 M Laborer
Growdon, Thomas 14 M
Growdon, Mary A 11 F
Growdon, Maria 8 F
Growdon, Hanah 4 F

[NI100214] 1850 census Paint Twp., Somerset Co., PA
29 Mock, Philip 52 M Farmer - 300 Acres
Mock, Mary 49 F
Mock, Hanah 21 F
Mock, Mariah 18 F
Mock, Elisabeth 16 F
Mock, Emanuel 15 M Laborer
Mock, Gideon 11 M
Mock, Mary A 8 F
Ornier, Felix 2 mo. M

[NI100226] 1870 Census Paint Twp., Somerset Co., PA 10 Jun H. J. Boyts
10 77 72 Wirich Jacob 38 M W mason Pa
Wirich Elisabeth 36 F W wife Pa
Wirich Amanda 12 F W At Home Pa
Wirich Noah 10 M W At Home Pa
Wirich Henry A 9 M W At Home Pa
Wirich Lewis 8 M W At Home Pa
Wirich Joseph 6 M W At Home Pa
Wirich Mary C 3 F W At Home Pa
Wirich Jacob 1 M W At Home Pa

[NI100230] Pennsylvania 1910 Census Miracode Index
Ephriam Wirick Age: 52 State: PA Color: W Enumeration District: 0154 Birth Place: Pennsylvania Visit: 0035 County: Somerset Relation: Head of Household Other Residents:
Wife Julian 52, Pennsylvania

[NI100238] Herald of Truth News Bulletin May 1865. On 29 Mar, Paint Twp, Somerset Co., PA, Noah, s/o Benjamin MILLER, left his wife & his parents abt 2 yrs ago & entered the army, but shortly before his death he returned home, very sick, & immediately desired to reconcile himself with his Saviour & be admitted into the Ch. He was bapt & received into the Ch by the writer, who also preached his funeral sermon on 30th when his remains were consigned to rest. His wife d last summer of consumption

[NI100239] 1870 Census Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA 20 Aug H. J. Boyts
13 213 211 Miller Aaron 26 M W Farmer 4,000 800 PA
Miller Maria 30 F W wife PA
Miller Mary 4 F W at home PA
Miller Daniel 2 M W at home PA
Miller Sarah 23 F W Domestic Servant PA
Miller Christina 1 F W at home PA
PA 1910 Census Miracode Index Aaron Miller Age: 65 State: PA Color: W Dist: 0133 B Pl: PA Visit: 0058 Co: Somerset Relation: Head of Household Other Residents:
Wife Fannie 36 PA
Dau Millie 07 PA
Son Albert F 04 PA
Dau Carrie V 01 PA
Dau Mamie E Yoder 17 PA
Dau Doras G Mauges 14 PA

[NI100243] 1850 census Paint Twp., Somerset Co., PA
125 Kaullenbaugh, Christian 38 M Farmer - 200 Acres Germany
Kaullenbaugh, Catharine 30 F Germany
Kaullenbaugh, Jacob 11 M Germany
Kaullenbaugh, Mary 9 F PA
Kaullenbaugh, Rosina 7 F
Kaullenbaugh, Christina 5 F
Kaullenbaugh, John 1 M

[NI100248] 1850 census Paint Twp., Somerset Co., PA
132 Roudebush, Samuel 75 M Farmer - 3000 Acres
Roudebush, Susanna 71 F

[NI100263] Aarons wife Susan apparently d. from complications in chldbirth. He lost no time in finding a new bride. The chldn were given to a Hostettler family to be raised. This was done due to the urging of Aarons parents.
1850 Census , Milford Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerator- John W. Smith
494 313 SNYDER, Aaron 22 m Cooper PA
Susan 19 f PA
Simon 2 m PA
1860 Census Upper Turkeyfoot Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerated by John Campbell
24 208 208 Snyder Aaron 31 M Farmer 300 Pa.
25 208 208 Snyder Susan 28 F Spinster Pa.
26 208 208 Snyder Simon 11 M Pa.
27 208 208 Snyder Eliza 10 F Pa.
28 208 208 Snyder James 8 M Pa.
29 208 208 Snyder Marcellus 7 M Pa.
30 208 208 Snyder Annabell 5 F Pa.
31 208 208 Snyder Catharine 3 F Pa.

[NI100270] 1880 Census Upper Turkeyfoot Twp., Somerset Co., PA A. N. Snyder
20 1 182 191 Snyder Marcellus W m 27 Day Laborer Pa Pa Pa
Snyder Elizabeth W f 22 Wife Keeping House Pa Pa Pa

[NI100276] J-town Trib Jun 20 1928 Pg 28 MRS. JACOB SPIKER DIES AT Hosp Mrs. Elizabeth (ROSE) SPIKER, aged 63 yrs, of Johnstown, d at Mem Hosp at 2:20 pm today. She had been admitted on Jun 12. The deceased, who was a native of Conemaugh, is survived by her husb, Jacob SPIKER, & 10 chldn, all of whom are m with the exception of 1 son, Charles, who is at home. J-town Trib Jun 21 1928 Pg 17 FUNERAL SERVS FOR MRS. SPIKER Party to Leave the Home at Krings at Noon Tomorrow for Helixville Funeral servs for Mrs. Jacob SPIKER, aged 63 yrs, who d yesterday at the Mem Hosp, where she had been a patient since Jun 13, the funeral party to leave the Spiker home at Krings, Somerset Co., at noon for Helixville, Bedford Co., where the eulogy will be given at 3 pm by Rev. F. M. Brickley of Evan Ch., with Bur. in the Helixville Cem. Mrs. SPIKER, nee Elizabeth ROSE, was b in Bedford Co., in 1865, d/o Joseph & Elizabeth ROSE, who resided near Mann's Choice, Bedford Co., for many yrs. Mrs. SPIKER was a sis of Samuel ROSE, South Fork; William Robert ROSE, Krings; & Mrs. Jacob BERKEBILE, Hooversville, Somerset Co. Besides these, Mrs. SPIKER is survived by husb & 10 chldn: John SPIKER, 12th Ward; Harry SPIKER, Wolfsburg; Jacob SPIKER, Paoli, PA; Mrs. Annie MILLER, Ferndale; Mrs. Ellis PENNER, Boswell; Calvin SPIKER, Tire Hill; Joseph SPIKER, Boswell; Clarence SPIKER, Tire Hill; Thomas SPIKER, Paoli, & Charles SPIKER, at home.

[NI100277] Johnstown Trib Jun 22 1946; Jacob SPIKER, 82, passed away last eve. at home , Johnstown R. D. 4, near North Fork Dam. He was the last of a family of 4 chdn, s/o Jacob Sr. & Mary (PEPLEY) SPIKER, deceased. survived by widow, Mrs. Ollie (WILLIS) ROSE-SPIKER; 10 chdn: John , Johnstown; Harry, Manns Choice; Jacob 3rd, Broomall; Mrs. Jacob MILLER, Coleman Ave., Johnstown; Mrs. Ellis PENNER & Calvin, Hollsopple; Joseph, Jenners; Clarence, Windber; Rev. Thomas Spiker, minister Ch of Nazarene, Reading; Charles, Tire Hill; 3 step-chdn : Mrs. Anna PITMAN, Johnstown R. D. 4; Charles ROSE, Johnstown R. D. 4, & Audrey SPIKER, at home; 40 gchdn & 25 ggchdn. His 1st wife, Elizabeth (ROSE) SPIKER, d 18 yrs ago. Viewing at the late home 6 pm today, funeral procession will leave home 1:30 pm Tue for UBC, Helixville, services 3 pm. Rev. Charles Raley, pastor. Jenners Evang. Ch., will officiate. Bur. in Ch. Cem , Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown.
PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Jacob Speicher Age: 45 State: PA Color: W Dist: 0156 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0161 Co: Somerset Relation: Head of Household Other Resids:
Wife Elizabeth 44, Pennsylvania
Son Harry 25, Pennsylvania
Son Jacob 20, Pennsylvania
Daughter Anna 17, Pennsylvania
Daughter Blanch 15, Pennsylvana
Son Calvin 12, Pennsylvania
Son Joseph 09, Pennsylvania
Son Clarence 06, Pennsylvania
Son Thomas 02, Pennsylvania
Dau Ive Jane NR, Pennsylvania

[NI100279] Johnstown Trib-Demo Apr 2 1968 Pg 20 SPIKER - Paul, 45, Boswell, d Apr 1 1968, Mem Hosp, Johnstown; b Jul 2 1922, Boswell, s/o Joseph R. & Anna J. (GARDNER) SPIKER. Surv by father, Markleton, PA; widow, Wilma WEIMER; son, Paul J., at home; & sis' & bro: Frieda, w/o Robert TURNER, Hooversville; twin sis Pauline, w/o Arthur YOST, & Anna, w/o Pete MOSKEY, both Jenners; Robert D., Baltimore, MD; & Louise, w/o Robert BERKEY, Boswell. Preceded in death by mother, Jul 25 1963; bro Richard; & sis Agnes. Employe of Laurel Valley Coal Co., Tanneryville. Vet WWII. Memb Local 1040, UMWA, Johnstown; Jenner Rod & Gun Club; & Jenners Grace Breth Ch. Friends received after 7:30 pm Tue Joseph H. Hoffman Funeral Home, Boswell, serv 2 pm Thu, Rev. James F. Hoffmeyer. Bur Mt. Zion Cem.

[NI100281] Johnstown Trib Mar 17 1932 Pg 19. JENNERS, Mar 17. Agnes SPIKER, 2 yr old d/o John & Anna (GARDNER) SPIKER, d yesterday at the parental home at Jenners No. 2, following a brief illness of measles & pneumonia. She is survived by her parents & these bros & sis': Paul, Robert, Frieda, Helene, Louise & Anna. Funeral servs will be tomorrow 2 pm, in charge of Rev. Kimball. Bur Mt. Zion Luth Ch Cem, in charge of Undertaker Walter S. Hoffman.

[NI100290] Johnstown Trib-Dem Dec 1 1976 Pg 62 - SPIKER, Robert D., 52, Baltimore, MD, formerly Jenners, d Nov 30 1976, South Baltimore Gen Hosp.; b Jul 4 1924, Somerset Co, s/o Joseph R. & Anna J. (GARDNER) SPIKER. Preceded by parents; twin son & daug; sis, Agnes; & bros, Richard & Paul. Survived by widow, Evelyn WEIMER; & daug Sandra, w/o William BUCKMAN, Baltimore; gdaug, Kimberly. Bro of Frieda, w/o Robert TURNER, Stoystown; Pauline, widow/o Arthur YOST, Boswell; Anna, w/o Pete MOSKEY, Jenners; & Louise, w/o Robert BERKEY, Boswell. Retired Baltimore police officer. Vet WWII. Friends received 7-9 pm Wed & 2-4 & 7-9 pm Thu Joseph H. Hoffman Funeral Home, 227 Allegheny St., Boswell, serv 2 pm Fri, Rev. Max DeArmey. Bur Mt. Zion Cem.

[NI100392] 1850 Census Somerset Boro, Somerset Twp, Somerset Co., PA 20 Jul Jno. J. Schell
31 6 6 Shaffer Michael 53 M Carpenter 1,800 PA
Shaffer Mary 37 F PA
Shaffer W'm. N. 5 M PA
Shaffer Emma E. 3 F PA
Shaffer John 2 M PA
Shaffer Irwin 1 M PA
Zimmerman Henry 22 M Carpenter PA
Quig Chauncey 21 M Carpenter PA
Shaffer Alex 19 M Carpenter PA
Hanna David 18 M Carpenter PA
Trent Mary 15 F PA

[NI100396] 1860 Census Lower Turkeyfoot Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerated by John Campbell
12 122 122 Cupp Fred 81 M W Farmer 150 Pa.
13 122 122 Cupp Susan 59 F W Spinster Pa.
14 122 122 Cupp Nancy 27 F W Seamstress Pa.
15 122 122 Cupp Aaron 22 M W Farmer Pa.
16 122 122 Cupp Jonas P. 20 M W Farmer Pa.

[NI100400] unmarried

[NI100443] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
John C Johnson State: PA Enumeration District: 0101 Color: W Age: 74 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0124 Co.: Montgomery Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02260157 Other Residents:
Wife Annie E 62, PA

[NI100455] Naturalizations of Foreign Protestants in the American and West Indian Colonies. [The following certificales for this Colony have not been entered into the Entry Book.] C. O. 5. 1276.
Naturallzed.: Dover Twp., York Co., PA
JOHN GEORGE SPAHR 4 April, 1762

[NI100460] Never Married
Naturalizations of Foreign Protestants in the American and West Indian Colonies. [The following certificales for this Colony have not been entered into the Entry Book.] C. O. 5. 1276.
Naturallzed.: Dover Twp., York Co., PA
MICHAEL SPAAR.Apr. 2nd, 1769 Affirmers.: May 20th, 1769
York Co., PA Wills, 1749-1819 Surname: Spahr Given Name: Hans Description: Decedent Res.: Washington Twp. Date: 4 Sep 1804 Prove Date: 24 Oct 1804 Remarks: Hans Spahr. Sep 4, 1804. Executor: John Spahr. Washington Twp. Legatee: John Spahr.

[NI100465] 2nd wife of Adam

[NI100569] 1880 Federal Census Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., PA pg 9 4 Jun 1880
3 9 233A 1 78 79 Hoffman Philip W M 25 Laborer PA Germany Germany
3 9 233A 2 78 79 Hoffman Rosy W F 21 Wife Keeping house PA PA PA
3 9 233A 3 78 79 Hoffman William W M 4 Son PA PA PA
3 9 233A 4 78 79 Hoffman Clara W F 1 dau PA PA PA
3 9 233A 5 78 79 Hoffman James W M 1 Son PA PA PA

[NI100576] died in robbery on Mississippi River

[NI100579] Lived as hermit. Never heard of after 1930

[NI100584] Moved to NY & never heard form again

[NI100598] 1890 Census Veteran's Special Schedule Paint Twp., Somerset Co., PA
35 152 161 Henry Yonker * Pvt I 54 Pa vol 11 Oct 1861 30 Jan 1862 3 19 Hillsborough Somerset Co Pa chronic disease of the foot

[NI100602] 1850 Federal census Shade Twp., Somerset Co., PA
217-119+A24 Giseler, Henry, Sr. 52 M Farmer PA
Catharine 48 F PA
John 17 M Laborer PA
Catharine 13 F PA
Elisabeth 9 F PA
Samuel 7 M PA
1870 Census Shade Twp., Somerset Co., PA 12 Jul 1870 by Hiram J. Boytz. Pg 32
23 235 236 Gisel Catharina 68 F W keeping house 3,000 500 He*son
Gisel John 20 M W farm labr Pa

[NI100618] Gospel Herald Vol XXXIV No 5 May 1 1941 pg 110, 111. YOUNKER, Valentine b May 22 1859 d Apr 1 1941 aged 81y 10m 9d. In 1882 he m Arabella Berkebile who d in 1908. Of this m he is survived by 10 chdn, 42 gchdn, & 32 ggchdn. In 1910 he m Leah Weaver, who survives him, also 1 dau. Many yrs ago he united with COB, & later with Weaver Menn Ch, Johnstown. Funeral servs Weaver Menn Ch by Bro Hiram Wingard. Bur Berkey Cem.
PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Valentine Younker Age: 50 State: PA Color: W Dist: 0151 B Pl: PA Visit: 0142 Co: Cambria Relation: Head of Household Other Resids:
Son Theodore 16, PA
Dau Bertha 15, PA
Son Leon 13, PA
Son Harvey 10, PA
Dau Carrie 08, PA

[NI100620] m. in NM

[NI100626] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
George Younker Age: 36 State: PA Color: W Enumeration District: 0151 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0146 County: Cambria Relation: Head of Household Other Residents:
Wife Lizzie 35, PA
Daug Clara 13, PA
Daug Florence 11, PA
Son Charley 09, PA
Daug Nora 07, PA
Daug Lucy 04, PA
Son Clefford 02, PA
Son Alberta NR, PA
Mother Catharine 73, Germany

[NI100628] m. in NM

[NI100629] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Louis J Youmker State: PA Enumeration District: 0159 Color: W Age: 30 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0244 Co.: Somerset Relation: Husband ImageNum: 05220824 Other Residents:
Wife Irene 29, PA
Son Russell NR, PA
Dau. Orphie B Berbebile 05, PA
Dau. Margaret Berbebile 03, PA

[NI100633] 1850 census Shade Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerator John J. Schell
226-182 Ryan, John 56 M Blacksmith PA
Margaret 56 F PA
Lewis 19 M Blacksmith PA
Margaret 16 F PA
James 14 M PA

[NI100648] Bur. at Union Chapel Cem. next to Samuel A. Gerrich. Was a mechanical engineer at Sparrow's Point in Baltimore. Left his family when Ralph was 16 & Russell was 14. Julia divorced him & had him declared legally dead so she could collect insurance money from their burnt down farmhouse at "Self Defense Farm". (per Charles L. Creager). 1932, Declared legally dead by Julia Warfield. 1916, he deserted family

[NI100659] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Daniel W Hockenberry State: PA Enumeration Dist.: 0030 Color: W Age: 59 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0277 Co.: Bedford Relation: Husb. ImageNum: 01870751 Other Residents:
Wife Amanda L 59, PA
Son Harry F 21, PA
dau. Minnie V 19, PA
2 non-relatives

[NI100681] Charles lived on the homestead. [Source: History of Bedford, Somerset, & Fulton Cos1884. Waterman, Watkins & Co. p. 518.]
1850 Census Stoneycreek Twp., Somerset Co., PA
245 95 RAYMON Charles 73 M Farmer PA
RAYMON Daniel 25 M Farmer PA
RAYMON Susan 20 F PA
RAYMON Charles 1 M PA
RAYMON William 2 M PA

[NI100699] Bought the farm at Howard RD #2, March Creek "Pole Cat Hollow" between 1904 & 1907. He & his wife Elizabeth were both 86 yrs old when they d.
PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Joseph F Heichel State: PA Enumeration Dist.: 0024 Color: W Age: 34 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0223 Co.: Center Relation: Husb. ImageNum: 01850702 Other Residents:
Wife Lizzie A 34, PA
Son Frederick R 09, PA
Son John W 07, PA
dau. Mary E 02, PA
dau. Eleanor M 02, PA

[NI100705] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
James B Heichel State: PA Enumeration Dist.: 0024 Color: W Age: 29 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0221 Co.: Center Relation: Husb. ImageNum: 01850673 Other Residents:
Wife Rosetta 18, PA
dau. Helen NR, PA

[NI100718] 24 Oct 1811, LDS Ch. Records. By Johns' will Barbara, Catherine, Elizabeth, & Susanna were all left $25.00 to his gchildren. Jacob, John, Abraham, & Margaret. Catherine Emminger widow of John. Chldn: Barbara, Margaret , Elizabeth, John, Susanna & Abraham (all under age 14 yrs). Father d interstate. Nicholas Eslinger & Jacob Ansberger were appointed as guardians by the court. 14 May 1823, orphans court.

[NI100795] Catherina was mentioned grandfathers' will, she could have been Johns' wife & not his dau

[NI100990] Godmoter of neice Friederike Charlotte LANGERMANN

[NI101008] D. in USA with 2nd wife (name Ukwn) m. Mar 1834

[NI101023] 2nd wife of Griesewell

[NI101024] Out lived 4 wives

[NI101065] according to tradition, was abt 3 yrs of age when he came to this country with his father. His will was dated 15 Mar 1805, & was registered 15 Apr 1805. He moved from Berks to Somerset Co abt Dec 1784. He m. (1) Catherine Hertzler, who d. after 1797, the d/o Jacob Hertzler. Amish church, & there is some reason for believing he was a minister in that church.

[NI101111] 1870 Census Somerset Twp, Somerset Co, PA 26 Jul Christian Streng
25 359 357 Boyts William 22 M W Laborer 200 Pa.
Boyts Rebecca 19 F W Keeping house Pa.
Boyts Ida 10/12 F W Pa. July

[NI101112] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Rebecca H Boyts State: PA Enumeration District: 0155 Color: W Age: 56 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0020 Co.: Somerset Relation: Husband ImageNum: 00250604 Other Residents:
Son Charles W 33, PA
Son Martin L 19, PA
Dau.-in-law Myrtle 18, PA
Niece Wilma 23, WA

[NI101134] Dec 31 1915 GARFIELD CLARK, resid Holsopple, d at his home there Sat, Dec 18. His death was due to stomach & bowel trouble. He is survived by his widow & 1 son, Merle. He is also survived by his father, Jere Clark, Hooversville, & 4 bros & sis's.

[NI101172] 1850 Federal Census Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerated 7 Oct 1850 by J. J. Schell
33 318 329 Heiple John 63 M Farmer 7,000 PA
34 318 329 Heiple Mary 42 F PA
35 318 329 Heiple Alexander 23 M Farmer PA
36 318 329 Heiple David 19 M Farmer PA
37 318 329 Heiple Julian 19 F PA
38 318 329 Heiple Isaac 16 M Farmer PA
39 318 329 Reitinger Elisabeth 7 F PA
40 318 329 Heiple Sarah J. 3 F PA

[NI101174] 1850 Census Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., PA 14 Oct J. J. Schell
9 348 359 Ogline Philip 50 MLaborerPA
Ogline Elisabeth 36 F.PA
Ogline Eli 17 MLaborerPA
Ogline George 14 M.PA
Ogline Sally 10 F.PA
Ogline David 7 M.PA
Ogline Solomon 5 M.PA
Ogline Hiram 3 M.PA
Ogline Adam 3/12 M.PA
1870 Census Somerset Twp, Somerset Co, PA 29 Jul Christian Streng
15 404 401 Ogline Philip 71 M W Laborer 150 PA
Ogline Elizabeth 59 F W Keeping house PA

[NI101177] 1850 Census Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., PA 14 Oct J. J. Schell
19 343 354 Emmert Christian, Jr. 35 M Shoemaker PA .
Emmert Catharine 36 F.PA
Emmert Matilda 8 F.PA
Emmert Sarah 6 F.PA
Emmert Catharine 4 F.PA
Emmert Oliver 1 M.PA
Metzler Barbara 75 F. PA
Metzler Susan 41 F. PA
1870 Census Somerset Twp, Somerset Co, PA 30 Jul Christian Streng
17 420 416 Emmert Christian 53 M W Shoe Maker 100 PA
Emmert Rosanna 33 F W Keeping house PA
Emmert Harrison 7 M W PA
Emmert Eli 5 M W PA
Emmert Elizabeth 2 F W PA

[NI101181] Unmarried

[NI101182] Unmarried

[NI101183] Unmarried

[NI101194] Unmarried

[NI101202] 1850 Federal Census Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerated 5 Oct 1850 by J. J. Schell
8 292 303 Cupp John 45 M Farmer 1,800 Penna
9 292 303 Cupp Elisabeth 42 F Penna
10 292 303 Cupp Rosanna 13 F Penna
11 292 303 Cupp Philip 9 M Penna

[NI101208] 1850 Census , Milford Twp., Somerset Co., PA John W. Smith
490 293 CUPP, Conrad 40 m Farmer PA
Mary 24 f PA
Hester A. 16 f PA
Ann Mariah 12 f PA
Joseph J. 7 m PA
William W. 1 m PA

[NI101210] 1850 Census , Milford Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerator- John W. Smith
490 292 CUPP, Thomas 38 m Farmer PA
Catharine 37 f PA
Lucy Ann 15 f PA
Caroline 9 f PA

[NI101216] Unmarried

[NI101234] Russell & Evelyn lived with Julia Warfied Creager on "Self Defense Farm" (on Renner Rd. near New Midway, MD) until Julia retired from farming cir. 1942. They moved to a house further down Renner Rd., by the stream. Russell worked in Taneytown at the Southern States Cooperative from 194_ until 195_. When Julia d. in 1947, the farm was "sold" & some how Russell ended up with it. They moved back there that yr. Julia owned an old Model T Ford, but never had enough money for gas. When it was gone, they bought a 1934 Buick & pd $25 for it. Following that, they purchased a 1930-1 Model A Ford for $250. They ran it until the floorboards were gone & later sold it for $15. Next they bought a 1950 Ford & kept for the remainder of their marriage.

[NI101238] Had steel plate in his head from injuries during WWII

[NI101263] Attended Baltimore City College (H.S.). Hosp. Corpsman, USN, Ft. Eustis, VA. B.S. Microbiology, Western MD College.

[NI101273] James' grandparents had a huge hog named Jimmy the pig. Bernice would never let anyone call James by the name of Jimmy to avoid teasing .

[NI101328] Never married

[NI101331] 1850 Census Stoneycreek Twp., Somerset Co., PA
236 27 RHOADS Peter 69 M Farmer PA
236 27 RHOADS Elisabeth 68 F PA
236 27 YOUNG Mary 16 F PA

[NI101341] 1850 Census of Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA
159 165 KAUFMAN Joseph 40 M Farmer
Gurtrude 39 F
Margaret 18 F
Levi 16 M
Nancy 14 F
Lydia 12 F
Franey 9 F
1870 Census of Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA 17 Aug H. J. Boyts
38 167 166 Kauffman Joseph 60 M W Farmer 2,000 600 Penna
Kauffman Gartroud 59 F W wife Penna

[NI101343] 1870 Census of Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA 17 Aug H. J. Boyts
33 166 165 Berkey Margareth 39 F W Keeping House . 350 Penna
Berkey Levi 16 M W at home Penna
Berkey Mary Ann 14 F W at home Penna
Berkey Jacob 11 M W at home Penna
Berkey Lydia 7 F W at home Penna

[NI101344] 1870 Census Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA 8 Aug H. J. Boyts
28 22 22 Kauffman Levi 36 M W Farmer 3,300 1,050 Penna
Kauffman Mary 36 F W wife Penna
Kauffman Sarah 18 F W at home Penna
Kauffman Catharina 16 F W at home Penna

[NI101353] Gottlieb Rayman b Germany 1747, d Somerset Co., PA, 1804. He was a pioneer settler of this Co., & came here from Berks Co. in 1773. By trade he was a tailor. Like many of the early settlers, he lived mainly by hunting, & wore garments made of deerskin. His chldn were: John, George, Charles, Mary (Sweitzer) & Elizabeth (Shank). John went to Canada. George & Charles lived on the homestead. George was the father of 11 chldn. Many of his gchldn reside in Somerset Co. in 1884. (Source: The History of Bedford, Somerset & Fulton Co.s, 1884, Waterman, Watkins & Co.)

[NI101355] 1850 Census Stoneycreek Twp., Somerset Co., PA
258 185 RAYMON David 43 M Weaver PA
258 185 RAYMON Isabella 32 F PA
258 185 RAYMON Alexander 22 M Laborer PA
258 185 RAYMON John 21 M Laborer PA
258 185 RAYMON Conrad 16 M Laborer PA
258 185 RAYMON Anne 14 F PA
258 185 RAYMON Catharine 18 F PA
258 185 RAYMON Harriet 11 F PA
258 185 RAYMON Isabella 9 F PA
258 185 RAYMON Agnes 7 F PA
258 185 RAYMON Judith 4 F PA
258 185 RAYMON Caroline 1 F PA
1870 Census Stoney Ck, Somerset Co., PA on 25 Aug 1870 by Christian Streng
1 209 213 Rayman David 64 M W Retir. Farmer 4,000 700 PA
2 209 213 Rayman Isabella 50 F W Keeping house PA
3 209 213 Rayman Elilzabeth 18 F W PA
4 209 213 Rayman Sarah 13 F W PA
5 209 213 Rayman William 14 M W Domest. servant PA

[NI101357] 1850 Census Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., PA 27 Sep 1850 J. J. Schell
36 232 241 Raymon Joseph 26 M Farmer PA
Raymon Christina 24 F PA
Raymon George A. 4 M PA
Raymon Jeremiah 2 M PA
Raymon Elisabeth 1 F PA
Stutzman Barbara 59 F PA

[NI101360] 1850 Census Stoneycreek Twp., Somerset Co., PA
241 63 ZIGLER Jacob 36 M Farmer PA
ZIGLER Elisabeth 36 F PA
ZIGLER Samuel 16 M Farmer PA
ZIGLER Mary 14 F PA
ZIGLER Catharine 12 F PA
ZIGLER Harriet 8 F PA
ZIGLER Jacob 5 M PA
ZIGLER John 3 M PA
1870 Census Somerset Twp, Somerset Co, PA 12 Jul Pg 31 Christian Streng
13 206 208 Zeigler Jacob 58 M W Laborer 500 150 PA
Zeigler Elizabeth 52 F W Keeping house PA

[NI101363] Christian Brant, progenitor of Brant family, removed from Dauphin Co to Stony Creek Twp prior to 1795. He settled near site of Shanksville, on Lazear farm. Mr. Brant & several of his neighbors were accustomed to go to Mercersburg to trade the skins of deer, bears & beavers for salt, flour & other provisions. On one of these trips he was taken ill & died suddenly. His children were: Christian, Abram, Samuel, Adam, George, Elizabeth (wife of Caspar Keller) & Eve (wife of Jacob Keller). All are dead. [Source: History of Bedford, Somerset, & Fulton Counties, 1884. Waterman, Watkins & Co. p. 521.]

[NI101364] 1850 Census Stoneycreek Twp., Somerset Co., PA
249 122 BALSER George 41 M Tailor Germany
249 122 BALSER Mary 37 F PA
249 122 BALSER Catharine 13 F PA
249 122 BALSER Charles 11 M PA
249 122 BALSER Edward 9 M PA
249 122 BALSER Elisabeth 7 F PA
249 122 BALSER John 4 M PA
249 122 BALSER Mary 4/12 F PA
1870 Census Stoney Creek Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerated on 17 Aug 1870 by Christian Streng
5 28 30 Baltzer George 62 M W Tailor 800 300 Hesse Darmstadt
6 28 30 Baltzer Mary 52 F W Keeping house PA
7 28 30 Baltzer Simon 17 M W Clerk in store PA
8 28 30 Baltzer Louise 15 F W PA
9 28 30 Baltzer Aquilla 12 F W PA
10 28 30 Baltzer Sylvester 6 M W PA
George Baltzer b Steinbaugh, Gemany 1808 & came from the kingdom of Hesse to this country 1821. He settled at Berlin, Somerset Co. where he followed the tailor's trade. In 1833 he moved to Stony Creek, where d 1878. He m Mary Rayman. chldn: Charles L., Edward, John, Simon, Sylvester, Catharine (Wilson), Elizabeh (Baldwin), Louisa (Stutzman) & Aquilla (Walker). John & Edward serv in late war. The former was in Co H 187th reg PA Vols, & was killed at Petersburg Jun 1864. Charles L. Baltzer has been in the mercantile business in Shanksville since 1862. He is the present postmaster (in 1884) & was appointed in 1871. (Source: The History of Bedford, Somerset & Fulton Co.s, 1884, Waterman, Watkins & Co.)

[NI101365] Missing or kidnapped at an early age

[NI101367] 1850 Census Stoneycreek Twp., Somerset Co., PA
245 96 RAYMON William 37 M Farmer PA
RAYMON Sarah 32 F PA
RAYMON Charles S M PA
RAYMON Henry 6 M PA
RAYMON Mary 4 F
RAYMON Benjamin 2 M PA
RAYMON Rosanna I F PA
1870 Census Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., PA 23 Jun 1870 Jno.Hicks
13 12 12 Rayman Wm. C. 52 F W Store M* 1,000 400 PA
Rayman Sarah 52 F W House keeper PA
Rayman Urias 18 M W Farm Lab. PA
Rayman Henry 25 M W Farm Lab PA
Rayman Sarah 12 F W PA
Rayman Elizabeth 4 F W PA
1880 Census Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., PA J. R. Boose Pg 7, 3 Jun 1880
3 8 232B 7 68 68 Rayman William W M 62 Farmer PA PA PA
Rayman Sarah W F 62 Wife Keeping house PA PA PA
Luke Lizzie W F 14 Grand dau PA PA PA
Mease Sarah W F 5 Grand dau PA PA PA

[NI101374] Went to Canada
John went to Canada. [Source: History of Bedford, Somerset, & Fulton Cos1884. Waterman, Watkins & Co. p. 518.]

[NI101375] George lived on the homestead. He was father of 11 Chdn. Many of his grandChdn reside in this Co. [Source: History of Bedford, Somerset, & Fulton Cos1884. Waterman, Watkins & Co. p. 518.]

[NI101387] Timothy was a farmer. He was handsome, strong & healthy. While suffering from typhoid fever, he refused to stop working & tried to carry on with daily chores. He died at age 35 from pneumonia & typhoid fever.

[NI101389] Never married

[NI101391] Learned Blacksmithing & carpentry at a very young age. He was active craftsman in wood & steel, Having been superintendent of wood construction on the West PA power dam on lake Lynn (noew Cheat Lake) located between Port Marion, PA & Morgantown, WV

[NI101400] 1850 cenuss Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., PA
259 196 COLEMAN William H. 28 M Farmer PA
COLEMAN Sarah E. 24 F PA
COLEMAN Charles 5 M PA
COLEMAN Susan 3 F PA
COLEMAN Delilah 2 F PA
COLEMAN Mary 3/12 F Farmer PA

[NI101402] 1870 Census Somerset Twp, Somerset Co, PA 8 Jul Pg 24 Christian Streng
26 161 165 Fox Samuel 41 M W Farmer 6,000 1,568 PA
Fox Mary A. 38 F W Keeping house PA
Fox Emma Jane 15 F W PA
Fox John H. 13 M W PA
Fox Edwin L. 8 M W PA
Fox Sylvester 6 M W PA
Fox Minnie M. 6/12 F W PA Nov.
Fox Nancy 64 F W PA

[NI101404] 1870 Census Somerset Twp, Somerset Co, PA 12 Jul Pg 31 Christian Streng
30 210 212 Trent John 35 M W Laborer 150 PA
Trent Rachael 30 F W Keeping house PA
Trent Boas 14 M W PA

[NI101408] Never Married

[NI101495] Was a twin

[NI101543] d in Amer.

[NI101565] Death Records from the Probate Court, Ottawa Co. 1869-1887. Langeman (sic), Rosette D. d 4-26-1887 at age 47 yrs, 4 mnths, l dy. m at time of death. Next to Rosette at Woodville Cem. are bur. Carl Henry Sherman 1821-1871 & Mary A. D. Sherman 1825-1886. Same stone.

[NI101569] 1831: Arenshorst Parish. Births & Baptisms. #85. Gerhard Heinrich Wilhelm Hilgeneck was b August 8, 1831 at 10F Arenshorst, & was baptized on August 21, 1831. His parents were (Heuermann) Friedrich Wilhelm Hilgeneck & Maria Engel Meier. His baptismal sponsors were Gerhard Heinrich Becker, Johann Friedrich Koch, & Marie Elisabeth Meier. Attended school Washington Twp 1850 along with four younger siblings. 1860 Mortality List, Sandusky County, states that Henry Hilgeneck, b Hannover d Apr 1960 at age 28. Cause of death: Apoplexy.

[NI101570] 1880 Census: New York, Erie Co, Buffalo Volume 21. Enumeration Dt. 154. Supervisor Dt. 11. Page # 25, line 19. Lived 8th Ward, 1st District. Jun 8, 1880 John Beck, age 49. m. Butcher. b W�rttemberg & both parents b W�rttemberg. Wife: Elizabeth, age 45. Keeping House. b Hanover & both parents b Hanover. Son: Henry, age 20. Machinist. b OH. Daughter: Emma, age 13. At school. b NY. Son: John, age 12. At school. b New York. Dau.: Sovina, age 8. At school. b NY. (The 1880 New York Census Soundex (T-765 #6) listed their address as 33 Canal Street, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.) (Neighbors were Jacob & Elizabeth Strohl & Laurence & Darah Derane.)

[NI101609] Sandusky Co. records show his name as John
Death records show his b.date as 14Oct1886 in OH, his father John BOWMAN: his desc.s say that his middle name was Marion.

[NI101634] Abraham, merely a chld also enlisted, in the 2nd PA regiment 1776,commanded by Cornel Steward , as a drummer & fifer who was very young was kept out of battles. He joined in 1776 when his father joined the 5th Pa. regiment and was later killed in battle. Serv. 3-4 yrs,

[NI101642] 1910 PA Census Miracode Index
Amanda Laing State: PA Enumeration District: 0069 Color: W Age: 62 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0083 County: Clearfield Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02730186 Other Residents:
Daughter Ella H 38, PA
Son George 27, PA
3 non-relatives

[NI101644] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
James G Goss State: PA Enumeration Dist.: 0030 Color: W Age: 58 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0208 Co.: Center Relation: Husb. ImageNum: 01530212 Other Residents:
Wife Susanna 61, PA
dau. Esther B 18, PA
G-dau. Levna G Laffin 10, PA
G-dau. Cindella V 07, PA
G-dau. Iomogene L 04, PA

[NI101655] Never Married

[NI101658] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
John H Adams State: PA Enumeration District: 0141 Color: W Age: 60 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0229 Co.: Cambria, Johnstown Relation: Husband ImageNum: 00040732 Other Residents:
Wife Mary C 58, PA
Son David H 36, PA
Dau. Bertha V 19, PA
Grandson Harold 05, PA

[NI101662] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
George Adams State: PA Enumeration District: 0025 Color: W Age: 50 Birth Place: West Virginia Visit: 0205 Co.: Fayette Relation: Husband ImageNum: 00040549 Other Residents:
Wife Alice 54, West Virginia
Son Howard W 14, PA