Other Events:

• Baptism: 3 Oct 1742, Augustus Evangelical Lutheran Church, Trappe, New Providence Twp, Montgomery Co, PA
• Unknown: 5 May 1778, Macungie Twp, Lehigh Co, PA; US Oath
• Unknown: 10 May 1780, Ens, Rev War, 1St Bn, 8Th Co, Berks Co Militia (Paa 5:5, 168); Military
• Unknown: 1784, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA (21 A, 56 P, Deed 11:75); Bought_land
• Unknown: 1784, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA (51 A, 40 P, Deed 11:75); Bought_land
• Unknown: 16 Jan 1784, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA (95 A, 141 P, Deed 11:73); Bought_land
• Unknown: 3 Mar 1792, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA (84 A, 98 P, Deed 12:321?); Sold_land
• Unknown: 23 Mar 1792, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA (Deed 12:468); Land_agreement
• Unknown: Abt 1795, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; Migrated
• Unknown: 3 Apr 1795, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA (14 A, Deed 14:293 And 15:199); Sold_land
• Unknown: 10 Apr 1795, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA (Deed 2:171); Bought_land
• Unknown: 6 Apr 1812, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA (Deed R:99); Sold_land
• Occupation: Farmer, cordwainer (shoemaker), grist miller, saw miller
• Probate: 27 Dec 1819, Northumberland Co, PA
• Will: 29 Nov 1819, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: 3546E48E2C334A43983CCDC84DDBD079B390

Notes:

Name Suffix: Senior
will 2:367

1st Bn Berks County Militia, 8th Co, Ensign (PAA 5:5,168)
10 May 1780

1767 tax list, Longswamp, $15 single
1768tax list, Longswamp, 1C, $1
1779 tax list, Longswamp, 30A, 1H, 3C, $84
1780 tax list, Longswamp, 42A, 1H, 4C, $7.12.6
1781 tax list, Longswamp, 42A, 1H, 4C, $1.12.6
1784 tax list, Longswamp,100A, 1H, 3C, $9
1785 tax list, Longswamp, $3.19.0

1790 Census, Longswamp Twp, 2-1-5 (why not 7 women?)

1800 Census, pg 707, Mahanoy Twp, 10101-11101

1810 Census, pg 258, Upper Mahanoy Twp,00001-01001, farmer

see also Vol 6, PA German Society.

1794, contributed$3.9 to Longswamp Church

missing in church records from 1767 to 1775 (8 years)

sp - 1775 George Knappenberger and Catharine (Hittel) (Longswamp)
sp -> 1775 Johann Oerter and Anna Maria
sp - 1776 Josua Henrich Miller and Maria Catharina Lang single
sp - 1778 George Braun and Maria Elisabeth
sp - 1782 Henrich Egner and Susanna [Romig, d/o Fred, buried Zion Luth]
sp - 1783 Michael Lang and Levina Mayer
sp - 1786 Johannes Weiler and Margaretha (Lehigh Church)
sp -> 1794 Frederick Reinert and Maria Elisabeth
sp -> 1794 Heinrich Howerterand Barbara, Lehigh Church

sp -> 1799 Jacob Hederich and Margaretha, HimmelChurch
sp -> 1801 Michael Paul and wf [Elisabeth Geiss]
sp -> 1801 ChristianRieth and wf
sp -> 1802 Leonhart Kerstetter and Susanna
sp -> 1806 Jacob Bauer and wf Philippina
sp -> 1807 Michael Druckenmiller and wf Barbara
sp -> 1807 Jonas Wolfgang and wf Maria Elisabeth

US Oath, 56:212
DAR application 761461 (via son Henrich)

Note: Floyd's History of Northumberland County mentions children:
3 daughters married brothers named Wary
one married a Spiece
one married a DeTurk
one of the Wary's is buried at Mahanoy and one at Herb's Church.
(says the ancestor was a Hession soldier - nah!)
(note: missing Sarah Yoder and Salome Bastress Walp)

I found notes at the Lehigh County HistoricalSociety and also Northumberland County
Historical Society showing other Howerter researchers uncovered Sarah Howerter
as another daughter of Adam. (see myother notes under her name).

Adam's will mentions "all my children" withoutnames. Also "Elizabeth or her children
shall have her share and that shall also be divided amongst them in equal shares.
she has yet to receive $28.0.6 till she has received one hundred Pounds" Not sure
what that means - was she sick and dying? Also mentions sons Adam and Peter.

The tombstone says born inChester County. There's no reason to think that it's
false since the Trappe Church is across the river from Chester County.

The text of the article in Floyd's History of Northumberland County, pg 846:
HOWERTER. Adam Howerter, the first known ancestor of a family numerously
represented in Berks and Northumberland counties, Pa., was born Sept. 2, 1742,
and died in what is now Upper Mahanoy township, Northumberland Co., Pa., near
Howerters Church, Dec. 6, 1819. The inscription on his tombstone says "born in
Chester county," but family tradition has it that he was one of the Hessian
soldiers brought here by the English government during the Revolutionary war,
after which he settled in Chester county, Pa. About 1786 he located in Longswamp
township, Berks county, where in 1790 the Federal Census Report records him as
the head of a family of three sons and four daughters. The eldest son, Henry,
was already married in that year, but at that time had no children. He is said
to have remained in Berkscounty, but Adam and his other children, sons Johan
Adam and Johan Peter and four daughters, came to the Mahantango Valley, settling
in that district now embraced in Upper Mahanoy township, where the father took
up a large tract of land, some of which he cleared, erecting the first set of
buildings thereon.

He and his wife Catharine, who according to the tombstone
inscription was born in Europe Dec. 28, 1748, and died April 23, 1819

Johan married Catharine KROHN 30 Apr 1767, Christ (Mertz) Church, Rockland Twp, Berks Co, PA. Catharine was born 23 Dec 1748, Europe; died 23 Apr 1819, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; was buried Howerter's Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Confirmation: 13 Apr 1783, Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• Unknown: 24 Apr 1807, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA; Jacob Long
• _UID: A6C8377F86294807A5048A674B78108E1D6C

Notes:

1790 census, Longswamp, 1-0-1
1800 census, pg 622, Longswamp, 10010-30011
1810 census, pg 793, Longswamp, 11010-32010

Catharina 1794, sp Adam Hoberter and Catharina
Peter 1796, sp Carolus Schever and Charlotte (Lehigh Church)
Maria 1798, sp Andreas Walb and Maria
Lydia 1800, sp Jacob Walt [Walb] and wf [Salome Howerter]

sp -> 1807, Jacob Walbert and Margaretha (at Longswamp)
Benjamin 1808, sp Michael Drees and Elisabeth
sp -> 1821, John Hinterleiter and ____ (at Huffs Church)

deed 57:337-339, Henry Howerter to Benjamin Howerter, 1832/1850

Walter L Davis
2604 N Tusin Ave, #F
Santa Ana CA 92705
714/997-7119

From Floyd's History of Northumberland County
The eldest son, Henry, was already married in that year, but at that time had
no children. He is said to have remained in Berks county...

Heinrich married Barbara BASTERESS 26 Oct 1790, Schwartzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Twp, Berks Co, PA. Barbara (daughter of Philip BASTERESS) was born 13 Apr 1773; died 10 Oct 1831, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA; was buried Longswamp Reformed Church, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Confirmation: 25 Mar 1785, Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• Probate: 20 Feb 1847, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• Will: 5 Jul 1831, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: 17AD828E0A724A06BCBF85FEB9EE11B50B0F

Notes:

Name Suffix: Junior

1800 census, Mahanoy, 00001-00120
1810 census, pg 257, Upper Mahanoy, 11010-01010
1820 census, pg 005, Upper Mahanoy, 0000 01-0000 1 (and 1 free black male 14)
1830 census, pg 229, Upper Mahanoy, 0100 0001-0000 1001 (Jn A)
1840 census, pg 180, Upper Mahanoy, 1M 70-80, 1F 60-70
1850 census, Upper Mahanoy, Catharine 77

see other baptisms for Adam Sr (?)

sp -> 1821, Johann Christopher Fassler and Elisabeth
sp -> 1824, Peter Klock and Elisabeth [Zerfing]
sp -> 1833, Michael Diehl and Sarah [Scholleberger]

from Floyd's History of Northumberland County:
Johan Adam Howerter, one of the sons of Adam Howerter who accompanied him
to Northumberland county, was bornAug. 24, 1769, and died Feb. 14, 1847. His
wife, Catharine (Diehl), born Nov.29, 1772, died May 18, 1851. They had no
children. They are buried at Howerters Church.

Note - I did have death month as April - source?
Adam Jr's willgives everything to John Moyer, a friend (does that prove he had no
children?). Note that 1850 census shows Catharine living with John Moyer, 56,
and wifeCatharine 50 (and their children).

Did Adam Jr really have no children? It's clear from his will that he left his estate
to John Moyer. But that could be that John had agreed to provide for Adam
in exchange for the land. That's not uncommon. (although it was normally
done as an agreement before hand witha trusted relative).

Johan married Catharine DIEHL Bef 1800, PA. Catharine (daughter of Johannes DIEHL and Catharina UNKNOWN) was born 29 Nov 1772, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA; died 18 May 1851, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; was buried Howerter's Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Confirmation: 8 Apr 1787, Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• _UID: 2F0E8AD89E794FE1852053DD89BB683EA58E

Notes:

1800 census
1810 census, pg 258, Upper Mahanoy, 20010-10010
1820 census, pg 005, Upper Mahanoy, 111101-31010
1830 census, pg 229, Upper Mahanoy, 0020 1001-0012 0001
1840 census, pg 180, Upper Mahanoy, 0001 1000 01-0002 0000 1

1850 census, Upper Mahanoy, Peter 76, Elisabeth 72, Catharine 34, Maria 28

1860census, pg 365/#444, Upper Mahanoy, Peter 85, Elizabeth 81, Mary 32,
Catharine 35, with Daniel 45 and family etc.

single sp -> 1798, Anthony Wehry and Catharina [Howerter]
sp -> 1840, Peter Howerter and Sally (as grandparents)

from Floyd's book:
Johan Peter Howerter, the other son of Adam Howerter who came with his
father to Northumberland county, was born Nov. 4, 1772, and owned a180-acre
farm near Howerters Church, in Upper Mahanoy township, where he diedMay 6,
1862. This place is now owned by George Paul. He was one of the prominent
members of Howerters Church, in which he held various official positions,and he
was one of the building masters when the first church was erected. That edifice
stood until replaced by the present building, in 1893, which his grandson, Amos
Howerter, helped to build. His family are also buried there. He married
Elizabeth Diehl, who was born Aug. 27, 1778, daughter of Johannes Diehl, and
sister of his brother's wife Catharine. Mrs. Howerter died July 6, 1860, the
mother of children as follows: Solomon; Peter; Daniel; Abraham; Elizabeth, Mrs.
Peter Zerfink; Catharine, Mrs. Peter Stoudt; and Polly, Mrs. Daniel Bloom.

Estate is in Orphan's Court records - 13:381-404, 440, and 14:416,223 and
Accounting 3:580 and 4:41

Johan married Elisabeth DIEHL Abt 1800, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. Elisabeth (daughter of Johannes DIEHL and Catharina UNKNOWN) was born 27 Aug 1778, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA; died 6 Jul 1860, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; was buried Howerter's Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 May 1775, Longswamp Reformed Church, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA
• _UID: 82981DB3EC614902AC97676CCD7ADB00BA3B

Notes:

single sp ->1791, Friedrich Reiner and Maria (at Lehigh)

George 1796, sp Johannes Wehry and wf Maria Elisabeth (?vs Susanna) (at Himmel)
M Magdalena 1798, sp Peter Howerter and Magdalena Wehry
Peter 1803, sp Jacob Wehry and Christina [Howerter]
sp -> 1803, Johannes Wehry and Susanna [Howerter]
Sarah 1811, sp Johannes Wagner and Sarah Howerter
sp -> 1815, Johannes Derr and Magdalena
Elisabeth 1817, sp Michael Wehry and Anna [Kramer]
sp -> 1821, Christian Kramer and Lydia [Wehry]

Catharina married John Anthony WEHRY Abt 1795, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. John (son of John Christian WEARY and Gertraut UNKNOWN) was born 18 Jul 1770, Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, PA; died Aug 1835, Little Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 Oct 1776, Longswamp Reformed Church, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA
• _UID: C1452252F879461A94327B3C9BF667E5A5A7

Notes:

Jonathan Basteres, single sp 1790 at Lehigh Church

Philip Baster's will of Dec 1796 mentions deceased son Jonathan's
daughter Catharine to get 100 Poundsat 18 yrs

Admin 1797 for Jonathan Barterer? of Longswamp to Henry
Howerter, brother-in-law, widow Salome renouncing.

sp (Jacob Walt and wf) -> 1800, Henrich Howerter and Barbara (at Longswamp)

Catharine Bastress-
letters of admin 15 Feb 1802 to Jacob Walb, stepfather, Northampton Co
(that is, Catharine died circa 1802 and claims are processed)

note, release deed 21:368, 1806 (Berks Co) mentions Salome, widow
and relict of Jonathan Bastress (Pastries).daughter Catharine then 9 months?
(probably at time Jonathan died, that wouldmake Catharine born circa 1796).

selling land to support Catharine
(deed was for Jacob Walb and wf to Henry Howerter)
(how could that be if Letters of Admin were given on Catharine in 1802?)

Benjamin 1810, sp Valentine Geist andCatharine (at Longswamp)

Salome married Jonathan BASTERESS Abt 1795, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA. Jonathan (son of Philip BASTERESS) was born 2 Sep 1774; died 1796, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Salome married Jacob WALB Bef 1800, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA. Jacob was born Abt 1776; died Berks Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 16 Aug 1778, Longswamp Reformed Church, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA
• _UID: A68C1002AC3845CF8D4714690D90A2D4A0D9

Notes:

is this the same person as Anna Maria? or another daughter?

from age, probably didn't get married until about 1798, when the family was in Northumberland County.

I can't find anyone named Spiess for this to be the daughter that married a Spiess

Did Elisabeth marry John Fessler??

1820 census, pg 004, Upper Mahanoy, 000100-0 (Fessler)
1830 census, pg 229, Upper Mahanoy, 1201 2-1001 1 (Fassler)

Adam H and Cath, sp -> 1821, Johann Christopher Fassler and Elisabeth (child Johan Adam)

Johannes Fassler and Elisabeth:
sp -> 1824, Jacob Wehry and Christina [Howerter]
Catharina 1826, sp Engelhard Fassler and Salome
sp -> 1828, David Hornberger and Catharina
sp -> 1829, Anthony Yoder and Sarah [Howerter] (from Harrison Yoder Taufshein)
sp -> 1831, Jacob Frehn and Anna Maria [Kramer]
sp -> 1834, George Schneider and Catharina
sp -> 1834, Daniel Hinterleiter and Elisabeth

Maybe the wife of Friedrich Reiner (no!)?
Catharine 1791, sp Peter Reiner and Catharine Howerter (at Lehigh) (age c13!)
George 1794, sp Adam Howerter and wf Catharine
Magdalena 1796, sp Sebila Reiner
Lea 1798, sp Heinrich Maitzler and Gertraut

Maria married Unknown SPIES?? PA. Unknown was born Abt 1772; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 Mar 1782, Longswamp Reformed Church, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA
• _UID: D7AF2F710E684F27B36D8D7E9D62C2C0BECA

Notes:

sp -> 1796, Anthony Wehry and Catharine (wf=M. Elisabeth?) (at Himmel)
Elisabeth 1802, sp Magdalena Wehry, single (at Himmel)
Johannes 1803, sp Anthony Wehry and Catharine [Howerter] (at Howerters)
Sarah 1807, sp Gertraut Wehry [mom]

at Hunter:
sp -> 1830, David Hornberger and Catharina
sp -> 1831, GeorgeHornberger and Catharina

Susanna married Johannes WEHRY Bef 1800, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. Johannes (son of John Christian WEARY and Gertraut UNKNOWN) was born Abt 1772, Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, PA; died 1837, Little Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Sep 1783, Longswamp Reformed Church, Longswamp Twp, Berks Co, PA
• _UID: 6FA30413CA9A440D807777E9EE423CF89965

Other Events:

• _UID: 6D52C9E7376749E99C5D9D3651EB030B55A0

Notes:

sp -> 1803, Anthony Wehry and Catharine [Howerter]
Peter 1805, sp Adam Howerter and Catharine
sp -> 1814, Jacob Maurer and Magdalena [Wehry]
Christina 1814, sp Gertraut Wehry
Solomon 1816, sp Henrich Maurer and Maria
Reuben 1820, sp John Mertz and Polly
David 1821, sp Michael Wehry and Hannah [Kramer]

Christina married Jacob WEHRY Bef 1803, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Jacob (son of John Christian WEARY and Gertraut UNKNOWN) was born 16 Oct 1775, Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, PA; died 7 May 1847, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Salem's Church, Rough And Ready, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 22 Oct 1786, Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
• _UID: D4BF25450D1F49E0A34BEBF1682104A750B1

Notes:

Samuel 1808, sp Adam Schleich and Catharine Dirk
George 1809, sp Michael Diehl and Elisabeth Dirk
Lea 1817, sp George Wehry and wf, Hannah Dirk

Anna married George DÜRCK Bef 1808, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. George was born Abt 1786; died Aft 1830, Little Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Confirmation: 24 Apr 1808, Howerter's Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: E1FD70AA20484EDDAE7D0D7CC5DFA6D45D74

Notes:

1850 census has Sarah age 56, (born circa 1794). The other ages for the family
seem correct, but I'd guess Sarah could be born any time c1791-95 and still be
pretty consistent. Confirmation in 1808 at typical age of 15 would push her
birth back to 1793.

her parents listed as Adam, Sr. is a "best fit". That is, despite my continued look for
alternatives, I don't have any evidence that she isn't a daughter of Adam Sr, and several
reasons why she is. Consider:

- Sarah is identified as a Howerter on Harrison Yoder's Taufschein (original in my possession).
- Sarah is identified as a Howerter in Floyd's book on Northumberland Co (Re: Anthony Yoder)
- only males Adam Sr, Adam Jr, and Peter came to Howerter's Church area.
- Sarah Howerter was confirmed here in 1808.
- Sarah Howerter and Adam Howerter are listed together as communicants at
Howerters on 3 May 1812 (no other Howerter's there)
- Adam Jr "had no children" according to Floyd book (but see 1810 Census)
- 1800 census seems goofed up for Adam Jr (00001-00120). (but no young daughter)
- 1800 census for Adam Sr matches: 10101-11101 - children being Johannes (if alive),
Christina, Anna Maria, and Sarah.
- 1810 census for Adam Sr: 00001-01001 (Jr: 11010-01010?)
- Peter'skids are accounted for and start in 1805. wf born in 1778.
- Sarah's parents would be 52/46 which is a little old, but still OK.
- So Adam Sr is only viable candidate for her father.
- Sarah appears as a sponser to "sister" Catharine/Anthony Wehry in 1811.
- There doesn't appear to be any indication that she could be an illegitimate
daughter of one of Adam's other daughters...

Problems with this theory:
- She's not mentioned as a daughter in Floyd's book (but neither is daughter Salome).
Given the accuracy of the rest of the article, that's not a big deal
- The mother Catharine is pretty old (not too old) for a child in 1794
- Normally Sarah and Salome were the same name (one the nickname of the other)
so it's odd for someone to have daughters with both names (though not *too* odd
to me). This is the only one that really bothers me.

Her death is based on the fact that she's in the 1850 census, but not in Anthony's will.

On the unwed mother theory: The mother would have to have
been Catharine, Salome or Elisabeth. This is my second best guess. Certainly, it
seems Adam Sr raised her, but maybe she was born out of wedlock. If I
were to pick a candidate for that, it would be Elisabeth who would have
been just old enough at the time. Elisabeth *maybe* married John Fassler
who later were sponsors for the baptims of Harrison Yoder.

+Could it be Catharine? I doubt it since Sarah was a sponsor to her in 1811. I can't
imagine having the abandoned child being a sponsor for her mother later on.
+Could it be Salome? I doubt it. Salome seems to have been married to
Jonathan Bastress at that time and there are estate records showing that the
only daughter by that father was Catharineborn c1794.
The only thing would be if for some reason (!), the daughter Catharine was raised
by Adam Sr and "renamed" Sarah (ie Salome). The age would atleast be right.
+Could it be Elisabeth? Well, Elisabeth would be just old enough to have gotten
pregnant. But I can't figure out what happened to her. Ithink Elisabeth would have
to be the most likely of the daughters. She was apparently alive when Adam Sr made
his will. a Guess then would be that Elisabeth married John Fassler later (and was
a sponsor to Anthony Yoder and Sarah when Harrison was born).

How about this possibility - Sarah (maybe a Salome) was born to someone else, and
raised as a Howerter? Possibilities:

Salome Knappenberger, born 7 Feb 1793, to John A. (Adam) Knappenberger
(note - Adam Sr's first sponsor was a Knappenberger).

a child of Adam Jr (by a first wife who died in child birth?)

Sarah married Anthony JODER Abt 1811, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Anthony (son of Peter YODER and Catharine TRAUT) was born 16 May 1786, Oley Twp, Berks Co, PA; died 1 Dec 1852, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; was buried Howerter's Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 4A242081E4AB4FC6A0789BFA3F1892A1EAF3

Notes:

last name based on baptism associations (!)

Lydia married Christian KRÄMER Abt 1821, Northumberland Co, PA. Christian (son of Johann Gotfried KRÄMER and Maria Apollonia HILDEBRAND) was born 27 Oct 1799, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; died 22 Dec 1872, Cameron Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; was buried St. Peter's Cemetery, West Cameron Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 1BA5B851901F4E3D8C1764469726293E74E3

Notes:

Name Suffix: Junior

1840 census, pg 101, 2000 01-0210 01

1850 census (maybe Mercer Co, Springfield Twp?)

1860 census, #437, Frailey Twp, Jno Wary 57, Leah 51, Lydia 29, Mary 27, Cath 25,
Persal 23, Frank 21, Daniel 16, Wm 14, Sobina 11 (by Jno Jr 32 and Harriet)

1870 census, Frailey Twp, John Weary 67, outside labor $700/100
Leha 61

1880 census, #140, Frailey, John 76,Mary 74

1890 census, Frailey, John 87, Walnut St.

note, birth date slightly different between John's baptism and tombstone (12 Aug 1802)

Johannes married Lea KRÄMER Bef 1829, Northumberland Co, PA. Lea (daughter of Johann Gotfried KRÄMER and Maria Apollonia HILDEBRAND) was born 4 Mar 1808, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; died 24 Nov 1871, Frailey Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Donaldson Community Cemetery, Frailey Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 0E4D1DFD20B74993A4F7BBA405273B6DF617

Notes:

OH13311

Judith married Samuel NEISWENDER Abt 1832, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Samuel was born Abt 1812; died Aft 1880, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 103435A01D3947A0951E8838F0F7A54EA346

Notes:

OH13312

marriage was recorded in the Die Stimme Des Volks, Schuylkill County, Pa., German newspaper

Elisabeth married George MOYER 10 Dec 1833, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. George was born 26 Apr 1810, PA; died 8 Sep 1877, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Zion Evangelical Church, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 8660B49050C94F3EA6F60FCF5316CBEB692D

Notes:

OH13311

Susan married Daniel K. WETZEL Abt 1839, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Daniel was born 8 Dec 1818, PA; died 1 Sep 1891, Northumberland Co, PA; was buried Howerter's Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 583E6E1C743046E3A4AAA2F77FD8AB8F6597

Notes:

OH1331b

1850 census, pg 036, Barry, Reuben 31, (had 38, 31 on internet), Sarah 28,
Andrew 7, Mary 5, Amelia 3, Elmina 1

1860 census, #110, Barry, Reuben Yotter 39, farmer, $2000/500,
Sarah 34, Andrew 14, Mary 12, Amelia 10, Elmios? (f) 8, Margaret 6,
Emily 5, Joel 4, Israel 2, Augustus Harring 8, George Harring 30,
(next to Benneville Yoder 37)

1870 census, Barry, Reuben Yodder 52, Joel 12, Albert 10, Walter 8, Cyrus 6,
Amelia 21, Elimira 19, Matilda 17, Charles Header? 9/12

1880 census, Barry, Ruben Yoder (looks like 40) 60, farmer,
Joal 22, All (m) 19, Wallice? 17, Ces? (m) 15, Aadaline Arnold 40,
Soloma Arnold 16

1890 census, Barry, Rebuen 73, farmer, Cyrus, 24, Sallie.

Joel 1856/7, sp parents at Kimmel
Vallentin 1863, sp parents at Kimmel
David 1851-1856, buried at Kimmel Church
John 1858-1860, buried at Kimmel Church (also a child Joseph w/same dates?)
Cyrus 1864, sp parents (at Ashland)

county record, pg 356, Reuben Yoder, age 83, born Upper Mahantongo,
died 22 Jan 1900 Barry Twp, s/o John [sic] and Sarah Yoder

Reuben married Sarah HERRING Abt 1842, Schuylkill Co, PA. Sarah was born Abt 1822, PA; died Aft 1860, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: ADCC018561E341809F3E3DF501D6E021EB32

Notes:

OH13315

Henry Hoffman, single sp in 1840 at Howerters

Catharina married Henry HOFFMAN Abt 1843, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Henry was born Abt 1819; died Aft 1870, Butler Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: D7786F4C397D4BF6B8E19DC2AB6E237CB11C

Notes:

Not sure if she is really a daughter. Her husband is an executor of Anthony's
will, but haven't seen anything to directly say she was a Yoder.

From Schuylkill Co Historical Society:
Rachel Hoerner (OH1331) b 1/31/1821 d 4/8/1907 age 86y 2m 7d Dau of
Anthony Yoder & Sarah Howerter, wife of Daniel Hoerner - (Dan buried at Howerters)
(Daniel was an administrator of Anthony's will).

Ihave some doubts that she is really a Yoder for now.

OK, only a few days later, I stumble upon the marriage of Rachel
Joder and Daniel Hirner! 5/27/05!

Rachel married Daniel HOERNER 21 May 1844, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. Daniel was born 12 Oct 1818, PA; died 7 Feb 1893, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; was buried Howerter's Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Unknown: 8 Apr 1852, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA (6 A, 97 P, Ref Deed 98:332); Bought_land
• Unknown: Abt 1888, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA (6 A, 97 P, Deed 98:332); Sold_land
• _UID: 5FD59F0778324FABA811FFB202D712A275D5

Notes:

OH13314

I think she stayed single. Perhaps she is the Mary that is mentioned in
brother Harrison's will. (I think he's talking about the Mary that he raised that
married his nephew Joel Yoder. Harrison then lived with them).

Maybe Mary Yoder, 78, 10/1821, Oley Twp, 1900 census?
I can't find her in any census!!

1850 census, Upper Mahanoy, Mary 25, with father

1860 census, Barry Twp, Maria Yotter 45, $300/30, Lucy Ann 22
(by Beneville Yotter and brotherReuben Yotter)

1870 census

1880 census
?in 1870 Barry, Ephraim Yarnell 32 and Louisa 26, etc.
?in 1880 Barry, Ephrim Yernell 47 and Lucy 37, etc.

Anthony's will mentions Mary and her daughter Lusienen (Lucy Anna?). That was
in 1852. She wasn't there in 1850 so must have been born around 1851.
(finally found her in Barry Twp in 1860 census - 5/7/2005 - took a long time to find!)

Deed 98:332, mentions land bought by Anthony Yoder 10 Oct 1843, sold
to Maria Yoder 8 Apr 1852

Deed 98:333, mentions same land now sold to Eve Stitzer (house and 6 acres)
(recorded 1888, but was this the transaction date? I'm missing that page)

Other Events:

• _UID: 49224299F36548A1BCD8FB2B48EC688966E1

Notes:

OH13318

1860 census, pg 453/#1183, Eldred Twp, Peter 32 (stone mason), Henrietta 26,
Sarah 6, Lowis A 3, Emma 1, Julian 1/12 (by Peter R Klock) (by Judy Yoder 32)

1870 census, Upper Mahanoy, Harriet Yoder 38, $800/300, Sarah 6, Lewis 14,
Christianna 7, William 4, Peter 2 (by Eve Stitzer family and HarrisonYoder
family)

Maria Elisabeth 1852, sp the parents
Sarah 1854, sp the parents
Lewis Adam, sp the parents

From Floyd's book:
Peter Yoder, son of Anthony, was born in 1827 and died May 16, 1868, in
Upper Mahanoy township, Northumberland county. He lived in the Mahantango Valley
for many years, and was a stonemason by occupation. He married Harriet Klock,
who after his death became the wife of Sebastian Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs.
Zimmerman being now residents of Sunbury, this county. To Peter and Harriet
(Klock) Yoder were born these children: Mary F. died young; Lewis K. is
mentioned below; Emma married Joel Hepler, who is deceased; Julia married
(first) Benjamin Fertig and (second) John Singmeister; Christiana married
George Bennett; William H. died young; Peter is living at Scranton,
Pennsylvania.

also
Mr. Zimmerman's second marriage was to Mrs. Harriet (Klock) Yoder, born
Feb. 18, 1832, daughter of Jacob and Polly (Masser) Klock, and to this union
there are two children: Alice, born Feb.13, 1874, and Clara, born Dec. 13,
1875. By her first marriage, to Peter Yoder, son of Anthony Yoder, of
Schuylkill county and later of Northumberland county, Mrs. Zimmerman had six
children: Sarah (deceased), Lewis, Emma, Juliann, Christian and Peter.

Peter married Harriet KLOCK Abt 1853, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Harriet (daughter of Jacob KLOCK and Polly MASSER) was born 18 Feb 1832; died 11 Jun 1912, Northumberland Co, PA; was buried Eden Church, Rockefeller Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Abt 1830, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA (Rev. Hemping)
• Unknown: 18 Feb 1854, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA (23 A, 79 P, Deed Zz:179); Sold_land
• Unknown: 23 Mar 1861, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; Bought_land
• Unknown: 30 Mar 1861, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; Bought_land
• Unknown: 1902, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA (12 A, 20 P, Deed 131:692); Sold_land
• Unknown: 5 Dec 1902, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA (6 A, 80 P, Deed 135:366); Sold_land
• Occupation: Stone mason
• Probate: 16 Dec 1901, Northumberland Co, PA
• Will: 17 Apr 1899, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: 7726DF3D7474427681CB1E4541772F4231C6

Notes:

OH13319

SC record, pg 460, and NC will 11:379

1860 census, pg 452/#1181/1238, Eldred Twp, Harris 30 (stone mason), Hannah 26, -/$695, Emia 6, Felix 4

1870 census, #42/45, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Harrison Yoder 40, laborer, $600/200,
Hannah 35, Felix 15, Mary Wetzel 5, servent, John Wagner, 77
(Hannah cannotwrite)

1880 census, #52/58, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Harrison 50, stone mason-unemployed 4 months over last year, Hannah 45, Mary Wetzel 15, servent born in Iowa (?)

1890

1900 census, East Eldred, Harrison Oct 1828, with Joel Yoder, boarder
(read-Y, write-N, speak English -N), widower

sp - 1854 Joseph Wagner and Sarah

Harrison's will mentions his heir Felix Yoder and also a Mary Yoder. I had thought
that maybe Mary was Harrison's single sister. Probably, it's his nephew Joel
Yoder's wife (Mary Wetzel). Harrison was living with Joel in 1900. Maybe Joel
married the Mary Wetzel who was Harrison's house keeper in 1870/80?? After raising
her, she married his nephew and they took him in during his old age. Note that the
first two children of Joel are Hannah and Harrison.

Joel and Mary were married 30 Apr 1881 at Kimmel Church

(perhaps Mary Wetzel was related to Harrison's sister Sarah who married a Wetzel?)
(or the Mary age 4, listed in Iowa, d/o Reuben Wetzel and Matilda?)
(maybe a daughter of one of Hannah's sisters?)

There is no tombstone for Harrison. His plot isshown on the map in the church
and the location matches the county death record. There seemed to be enough
room on the plot for him and his wife Hannah, though no dates are shown.
Cause of Death: of paralysis
Harrison Yoder and Hannah Wagner Marriage 1853
German language marriage certificate for Harrison Yoder and Hannah Wagner married 7 May 1853 in Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Pa. Harrison was a stone mason and farmer.

Harrison married Hannah WAGNER 7 May 1853, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. Hannah (daughter of Johannes WAGNER and Maria Magdalena (Polly) KRÄMER) was born 29 Dec 1834, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Between 1880 and 1900, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; was buried St. Paul's Union Church, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA (No Stone). [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 3E54A5B20E2D453EB84B8A9575240270D4F9

Notes:

OH13317

the name Kopenheffer shows up in Malta, Lower Mahanoy (Cemetery)
also in Sunbury

Sarah married Jonathan KOPPENHAFER 2 Aug 1847, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Jonathan was born Abt 1820, PA; died Aft 1860, Lykens Twp, Dauphin Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 34A677677A3548B4B917CBCC9775675390DD

Notes:

OH1331a

Eva married Daniel R STITZER Abt 1854, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. Daniel was born Jun 1831, PA; died Aft 1900, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 6F294137DB294F6389B4DAEB4368043CB3B7

Notes:

1850 census, Upper Mahantongo, Sabilla Yoder 16, at home of Joseph Wentzel 30,and
Regina 25 and Amelia 6 mo.

had 11 children:
Alice, Annie, Lucinda, Louisa, Calon, Felix, William, Harvey, Myron,
Clayton and Gabriel

Gabriel married Mary Ellen Buffington

Sybilla married Jacob ZIMMERMAN Abt 1856, Dauphin Co, PA. Jacob was born 24 Apr 1833; died 31 Jan 1908. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 10 Mar 1857, St. John's (Kimmel) Church, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA
• _UID: 0F71BFB902BC4283982A882F996ED7CD9FEB

Notes:

OH1331b7

1890 census, Eldred

1900 census, E Eldred #162, Joal Nov 1856 farmer, Mary E, May 1867, Hannah 17,
Harry 15, Maud 14, Laura 12, servants, John Minich, Levi Yerger, William Kramer,
and Harrison Yoder Oct 1828, boarder, widower (all born in PA)

1910 census, Eldred, Joel Yoder, 43, M2, 4, General Farm, Rose 36, wife M2, 4, 2/1
Norman Matern? 15 stepson
(by Harry Yoder 25, Minnie 15, M1, 0 1/1, Pearl 1?/12, laborer, saw mill)

1920 census, Eldred, Joel 69, farmer, Rosie A 44, George N McCloud 23, son
(by Harry C Yoder 35, andhis family)

1930 census, Eldred, Joel 77, M at 27, limberman, timbering,
Mary 68, M at 17 (at home of Harry Yoder 45 and Minnie 35)

Hannah Nora Agnes 1882/3, sp Salome Yoder (at Ashland)

I wonder if Mary Wetzel was the one raised by Harrison Yoder (and
mentioned as "Mary Yoder" in his will).

Joel married Mary E WETZEL 30 Apr 1881, Zion Lutheran Church, Ashland, Schuylkill Co, PA. Mary was born May 1865, PA; died Between 1900 and 1906, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Joel married Rosa S. MCCLOUD Abt 1906, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Rosa was born Abt 1874, PA; died Aft 1920, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Joel married Mary A. UNKNOWN Bef 1930, Schuylkill Co, PA. Mary was born Abt 1862, PA; died Aft 1930, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 2 Jul 1854, Howerter's Ref Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA
• _UID: 5213B217195D4C60913F9E999B5E5411B5D8

Notes:

1860 Census: Emia Yoder, age 6
Church Record: Almeia Yoder

Emeie Yoder's baptismal certificate
Emeie Yoder's baptismal certificate (taufschein), 1854
Harrison Yoder and his wife Hanna, nee Wagner, had a daughter born 7 January in the year 1854.
This daughter was born in Upper Mahanoy Township in Northumberland County, in state Pennsylvania, in North America and is given the name Emeie.
Rev R. Dunger
The baptismal sponsors are Joseph Wagner and his wife Sara
In the margin is written (in German) died 30 Jun 1861.
The 1860 census lists the name as "Emia". The translated Howerter Church baptisms lists the name as "Almeia".

Other Events:

• Unknown: 9 Sep 1907, Schuylkill Co, PA; LetAdmin
• Occupation: Farmer, stone mason, huckster, undertaker
• _UID: F55CAF4AB7704028B25DBCC6B4E942A4ED68

Notes:

docket 5:591;admin 17:604

1880 census, #53/59, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Felix 25,stone mason-unemployed 4
months over last year, Rebecka 24, Clara 8/12, SarahKershner 11 servant, Charles
Schlegel 1 servent

1890 census, Eldred Twp, Felix 36 huckster, Rebecca _, Clara _
(note-child Harry birth record: father occ=huckster 1894)

1900 census, Eldred, Felix May 1855 farmer, M21, Rebecca Jan 1857, Clara Oct 1889
Mable Feb 1892, Harry Oct 1894, Frederick Jul 1896, Emma Yerger Mar 1899 (grand dau), Thomas Fetterolf Jan 1886, servant

1910 census, #122/132, Eldred Twp, Rebecca, speaks only German, laundress, Fred 10, Emma Yarling,11, granddaughter [of Clara out of wedlock] (Harry at #156/166)

1920 census, Eldred Twp, Rebecca 60 farmer, general farm, Harry M 25 farm laborer,
Emma M (granddaughter) 20 farm laborer

1930 census, Rebecca 72, m-i-l with Chas Malick family, in Eldred Twp

OCCUPATION: farmer, township supervisor (1902-1903), undertaker (1905-1907)

PA undertaker, license no 2877, April 10, 1905, license on hand (for Pitman, PA)

It would seem that the sons Harry and Fred are named for their parents
Harrison and Frederick.

land:
Rebecca's will gives 28 acre farm and 9 acres of timber land to Fred for $2000.

Felix hurt his leg working on the family house (still standing - 1999). He was cutting
a timber with an axe and it slipped and cut his leg very badly. He got cancer
not long after (unrelated to the accident) and died relatively young.

Cause of Death: of cancer

Felix married Rebecca R. MILLER 10 May 1879, Evang. Luth Church, Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. Rebecca (daughter of Friederich MÜLLER and Maria Margaretha REINER) was born 9 Feb 1857, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 12 Feb 1935, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 17 Feb 1935, St. Paul's Union Church, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]