Other Events:

• _UID: C104CC4C378F420F9D655B8A09C604BE6CDF

Susanna married David HEFFELFINGER Bef 1807, Lehigh Twp, Northampton Co, PA. David (son of Johannes HEFFELFINGER and Margaretha (Rebecca) PETTY) was born Abt 1785, Lehigh Twp, Northampton Co, PA; died Mar 1839, Ross Twp, Monroe Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 26 Jul 1807, Stone Reformed Church, Kreidersville, Allen Twp, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: AF5BA7AD3DEB4106A5E6DD9A092541316FCD

Notes:

Conrad was baptized as "Johann Conrad" at Zion Stone Church at Kreidersville.
The sponsors were Conrad Bachman and Elisabeth Dreisbach.

Conrad appears inpublic records as "John Conrad" or "Conrad".

Conrad and Elisabeth were married at Indianland Church. (recorded in Rev Meendsen)

In 1850 Conrad was living in Lehigh Twp. with his wife, Elizabeth, and 11
children; Sarah, Joseph, Polly, Thomas, Samuel, Paul, Caty, Sabina, Peggy,
Violeta, and Rogus.

He was a laborer and a cooper by trade. He was still living in Lehigh Twp. in
1870.

Conrad is buried in Christ Reformed (Dieter's) Church cemetery.

1880 census, pg 76A, Lehigh Twp, Northampton, Conradt 73 laborer

John married Elisabeth ANTHONY 9 May 1830, Indianland Church, Cherryville, Lehigh Twp, Northampton Co, PA. Elisabeth was born Abt 1811; died Bef 1870. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 8 Jan 1809, Stone Reformed Church, Kreidersville, Allen Twp, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: 3135D67505C048EB8E46291373C18EA924E2

Notes:

Name Suffix: Junior
1870 census, pg 53, Eldred, David 62,

David Jr. was baptized at Zion Stone Church at Kreidersville. The sponsors were
Philip Schaefer and his wife, Elisabeth.

In 1850 David Jr., a farmer, was living with his wife, Elisabeth, and children;
Nathan, Lafenius (Enos), and Lucinda, in Ross Twp., Monroe Co., PA. (1850
census, Monroe Co., Ross Twp., p. 040)

In 1870 David Jr., a farmer, was living in Eldred Twp. with his wife,
Elizabeth, and children; Nathan and Enos. He had real estate valued at
$5000 and personalproperty of $1000. (1870 census, Monroe Co., Eldred Twp.)

David and his wife are buried in St. Matthew's Church cemetery.

David married Elisabeth JUNG Bef 1850, Monroe Co, PA. Elisabeth was born 23 Mar 1817; died 15 Mar 1903. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 10 Dec 1810, Stone Reformed Church, Kreidersville, Allen Twp, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: 8B51FD23A8004EED8E0DDB6662A2469DA2CF

Notes:

John was baptized as "Johannes" at Zion Stone Church at Kreidersville. The
sponsors were Joh. Henrig Heffelfinger and his wife, Barbara.

In 1850 John, a farmer, was living with his wife, Sarah, and six children;
Sallina, Edward, Sophia, Daniel, Freeman, and Eliza, in Ross Twp., Monroe Co.,
PA (1850 census ofMonroe Co., Ross Twp., p. 048)

In 1870 John, a farmer, was living in EldredTwp.

John is buried in St. Matthew's Church cemetery.

Johannes married Sarah KLEINTOP Bef 1850, PA. Sarah was born Abt 1822; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 8 Nov 1812, Stone Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, Allen Twp, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: E856FE7E79F44C0CB0BAB36F4D320D0EA545

Notes:

Salome was baptized at Zion Stone Church at Kreidersville. The sponsors were
Jacob Shafer and Susanna.

In 1850 Sarah Salome was still single and living in or near the family homestead
in Ross Twp., Monroe Co., PA (1850 census, Monroe Co., Ross Twp., p. 047 and
048) Sarah is listed twice in the census; at home with her widowed mother and
brothers Nelson and Joseph and with another family in the same township.

Note that there was another daughter named Sarah Rebecca.

Other Events:

• _UID: 4225ECF085C8449B9510FB735FA03A510CAC

Notes:

In 1850 Reuben, a constable, was living with his wife, Elmira, in Providence
Twp., Luzerne Co., PA. Also living in their household was a girl, Charlotte
Bray, age 14. (1850 census Luzerne Co., Providence Twp., House #621)

Reuben married Elmira UNKNOWN Bef 1850, PA. Elmira was born Abt 1817; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 599663B3EF0E478987CB5610A7C2410438C1

Notes:

In 1850 Caroline was living with her second husband, Michael Gower/Gauer, and
their five children; Sebina, Esena, Robert, Malinda, and Freeman, in Ross Twp.,
Monroe Co., PA. Also living in their household was David Augustus Arnst,
Caroline's son by her first marriage. (1850 census Monroe Co., Ross Twp., house
#19)

Caroline married Heinrich Theobald ARNES Bef 1849, PA. Heinrich was born Abt 1817; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Caroline married Michael GAUER Bef 1850, PA. Michael was born 30 Oct 1796; died 3 May 1865. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: B2BCAC8F714C4CCAA1819E617A6113AC3776

Notes:

In 1850 Susanna was living with her husband, Anthony Borger, and three
children; William, Nelson, and Freeman, in Ross Twp., Monroe Co. (1850 census
of Monroe Co., Ross Twp., house #183)

Susanna is buried in St. Matthew's Church cemetery with her husband.

Susannah married Anthony G. BORGER Bef 1851, PA. Anthony was born 27 Aug 1821; died 28 Oct 1863. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 9B6F908B2F164659A46ACE303E7B7CB70105

Notes:

In 1850 Catharine was living with her husband, Anthony Gower, and five
children; Susan, Daniel, Sarah, Franklin, and Catharine, in Ross Twp., Monroe
Co., PA (1850 census of Monroe Co., Ross Twp., house #101)

In 1870 Catharine was living with her husband, Anthony Gower a farmer, and six
children; Franklin, Anthony Jr., Amandus, Esther, Christiana, and Sarah in
Eldred Twp., Monroe Co. They had real estate valued at $3500 and personal
property of $800. (1870 census of Monroe Co., Eldred Twp.)

Catharine is buried with her husband in St. Matthew's Church cemetery.

Catharine married Anthony GOWER Bef 1851, PA. Anthony was born 25 Dec 1809; died 20 Mar 1883, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: C7DCFDD773864A67B9A17EE2BE2547E4E924

Joseph married Eliza KLEINTOP Bef 1852, Monroe Co, PA. Eliza was born 3 Jun 1829; died 25 Apr 1868. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 Nov 1826, Allen Twp, Northampton Co, PA (Rev Becker)
• _UID: 9C4E57E423CA4AC097CD64E7CC2FB3950E84

Notes:

Rebecca was baptized as "Sara Rebecca" by Rev. Jacob Becker. The baptism
probably took place at Zion Stone Church at Kreidersville.

In 1848 Rebecca had ason, Samuel Hack Jr. The father was Samuel Hack Sr. It
appears they were not married. The child was baptized at St. Matthew's Church
at Kunkletown. The sponsor was the mother. The parents were listed as Samuel
Hack and Rebecca Heffelfinger.

By 1850 Rebecca had married Elias Beidelman and was living with him in Lower
Towamensing Twp., Carbon Co., PA. There were six Beidelman children living in
their household, five of whom were Elias' by a previous marriage. (1850 census,
Carbon Co., Lower Towamensing Twp., house #102)

Sarah married Samuel HACK Bef 1848, Monroe Co, PA (Not Married). Samuel was born Abt 1826; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married Elias BEIDELMAN Abt 1850, Monroe Co, PA. Elias was born Abt 1826; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 Jun 1829, Allen Twp, Northampton Co, PA (Rev Becker)
• Unknown: 21 May 1892, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA (Deed 42:260); Sold_land
• Unknown: 25 Mar 1919, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA (Deed 80:654); Sold_land
• _UID: 1266FCDBD1174A7BAE7776C7597B909557E3

Notes:

Nelson was baptized by Rev. Jacob Becker. The baptism most likely took place at
Zion Stone Church at Kreidersville.

will 7:320

1850 census, Ross Twp, 047, Nelson Heffelfinger, 21, Carpenter $500, Joseph 25,
Susan 60 (widow), Sarah 30 (they were probably still living on the old family
homestead.

1860 census, Eldred Twp, Nelson 47, inkeeper, $2500/200, Sarah 27, Richard 8,
Wilson 6, Lavina 4, Carmilla? 1, Susannah 70, David Arens 20, shoemaker

1870 census, pg 52, Eldred, Nelson 40,hotel keeper, $3500/1000, Sarah 36,
Wilson 16, Teraby 6, Sabina 14, Sarah 3

1880 census, pg 261D, Eldred, Nelson 38 farmer, July 37, Terrabius 16, Sarah 13,
Corah 10, Jenetta M 8, Mary 6m

1890

1900 census, 4/130/5/#81, Eldred Twp, Nelson Apr 1829, married 44 years, Julian
Feb 1842, married 22 years, 7 children, 5 alive

1910 census Eldred Twp, Nelson 80, M2, Juliana 68 M2, 6/5, own income, on
Village Road?

Note: a tombstone at the Union Cemetery. xxx of Nelson Heffelfinger, Sarah,
24 Nov 1832 - 11/21/1874, age 41-?-11
(1st wife?)

6 Mar 1851, deed 5:161, Ross Twp, (by guardian, settlement)
31 Jun 1859, deed 9:259, to Nelson
1 Apr 1886, deed 35:571, Eldred Twp, to M. Frantz
25 Mar 1919, deed 80:654, mentions children:
Richard P Heffelfinger of Scranton, Lackawana Co and Elizabeth
Wilson of Bethlehem andMary
Sara C Andrews, widow, Allentown
Howard W Meixell of Bethlehem and MaryE
Terrabius H of Bethlehem and Mary A
31 Mar 1919, deed 80:661 to Terrabius,and
1920-1921, deeds 82:661, 83:199, 84:652 mention more settlements by widow

also:
15 Aug 1883, Misc C:266, Eldred Twp, agreement with James Pyne

Nelson ran a saw mill near Point Nelson Hotel in Eldred Twp. around 1870. He
wasalso listed as a hotelkeeper in Eldred Twp. in 1870. In 1864 he was
appointedCounty Commissioner in Monroe Co. In 1868 he served as school
director. In 1886 he was the owner of a store at Kunkletown, PA.

Nelson left a will naming his heirs as Terrabius H., Wilson H., Sarah wife of
Joseph Andrew, Mary wife of Howard Meixell, and Richard Heffelfinger. The will
also mentions his deceased daughter Malissa. (Monroe Co. estate file #1427, will
book 7, p. 320)

http://home.ptd.net/~mexorob/StMatthewsCemetery.html

Nelson married Julia Ann RAPH Abt 1878, Monroe Co, PA. Julia (daughter of George RAPH and Sarah (Sally) MARSCH) was born 22 Feb 1842, Plainfield Twp, Northampton Co, PA; died 12 Dec 1918, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; was buried 16 Dec 1918, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Nelson married Sarah COOPER Abt 1854, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA. Sarah was born 24 Nov 1832, PA; died 24 Apr 1874, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; was buried St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 22 Feb 1880, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 4DC7333B68C2492A8109325014D09AFFA8C2

Notes:

Mary Ellen was baptized at St. Matthew's Union Church by Rev. T. A. Huber. The
sponsors were her parents.

Mary married Howard Wesley MEIXELL 29 Jan 1898, Gilbert, Chestnuthill Twp, Monroe Co, PA. Howard (son of William MEIXSELL and Maria CHRISTMAN) was born 6 Jan 1877, Weissport, Franklin Twp, Carbon Co, PA; died 26 Mar 1944, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; was buried 30 Mar 1944, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 2 May 1852, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 7D05B8C602CC41A7A1459B536B1C22275A15

Notes:

1880 census, 17th ward, Scranton, Lackawanna, PA, pg 378B, Richard 28, works
in steel works, Elizabeth 26, (born Prussia), Jacob 3, Lauretta 1

Richard was baptized at St. Matthew's Union Church. The sponsors were Jacob
Jansen and his wife, Catharine.

Richard married Elizabeth UNKNOWN Abt 1877, PA. Elizabeth was born Abt 1854, Prussia; died PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 29 Oct 1854, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 06A50F776E364789B3CC90F9AC8FA22EB831

Notes:

1880 census
1890
1900
1910
1920 census, pg 7/93/8, Bethlehem 7th ward, Wilson 65 (invalid), Marieta 59, etc.

Wilson was baptized at St. Matthew's Union Church. The sponsors were Paul
Frantz and his wife.

Wilson and Mary Ellenwere married by Rev. Daniel F. Brendle (Northampton Co.
marriage license #109).

In 1901 Wilson was living on North Monocacy St. in Bethlehem, PA. He lived in
Bethlehem for 61 years and was a charter member of Bethlehem Council, No.508,
Fraternal Patriotic Americans. In 1947 he was living at 123 Monocacy St.

Wilson died at his home and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery. (Obit in
newspaper 10 January 1947)

Wilson married Mary Etta (Or Ellen) BORGER 14 Jan 1886, Northampton Co, PA (License #109). Mary was born 30 Nov 1860, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; died 15 Oct 1946, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Wilson married Unknown UNKNOWN Bef 1875, PA. Unknown was born Abt 1854; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 14 Sep 1856, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 0AB7B698B0104F60AAFE9C2657C483E56BA6

Notes:

Loweine (or Lovena) was baptized at St. Matthew' Union Church. The sponsors
were her parents.

Loweine died at the age of 16 and was buried in St. Matthew's Church cemetery.
The date of birth inscribed on her tombstone is 26 July 1856 but her church
baptismal record shows she was born 16 July 1856.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 29 Jan 1860, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 003E20BDEDF94BC788A72A2EB1F28441024D

Notes:

Permilla was baptized at St. Matthew's Union Church. The sponsors were her
parents. She died at the age of two and was buried in St. Matthew's Union Church
cemetery.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Sep 1862, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 0FC264C604804E1FA3F4B4918AF04C0E9C16

Notes:

Milton was christened at St. Matthew's Union Church. The sponsors were John
Berlib and his wife, Salina.

Milton died in childhood and was buried in St. Matthew's Church cemetery.

Other Events:

• Unknown: Bef 1895, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; Migrated
• _UID: C59F6A11716B482EBC0858CC495C48B7BD40

Notes:

1880 census, with father Nelson

Terrabius and Mary A. were married by Rev. A. M. Strauss. At the time of their
marriage in 1887, Terrabius, a teamster, was living at Kunkletown, PA. Mary was
living at Rossland in Ross Twp., Monroe Co., PA. (Monroe Co. marriage license
vol. 1, p. 133)

Sometime before 1919,Terrabius moved to Bethlehem, PA. In 1895 he was living
at 220 Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA. He worked for the Bethlehem Steel Co.,
retiring around 1933. In 1952 he was living at 69 West Laurel St., Bethlehem,
PA.

Terrabius died in St. Luke's Hospital and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery.
(Obit in newspaper 30 June 1952)

Terrabius married Mary Alice BUSKIRK 8 Jan 1887, Monroe Co, PA. Mary was born 19 Apr 1862, Ross Twp, Monroe Co, PA; died 22 Apr 1932, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Sep 1867, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 74FBB7A128A549D5AA852C44DE834E8484E2

Notes:

Sarah was baptized at St. Matthew's Union Church. The sponsors were her
parents.

Sarah was married to Joseph Andrew by Rev. R. H. Clare of Hamilton Church.
At the time of their marriage in 1888, Sarah was living at Kunkletown, PA.
Joseph, a laborer, was living in Rossland in Ross Twp., Monroe Co., PA. (Monroe
Co. marriage license vol. 2, p. 4)

Sarah lived at 526 Wyoming St. in Lehighton, PA. She was a member of Grace
Lutheran Church and of The Daughters of Liberty, Lehighton.

Sarah died in her home and was buried in Gnaden-Huetten Cemetery. (Obit in
newspaper 3 January 1950)

Sarah married Joseph ANDREWS 12 May 1888, Monroe Co, PA. Joseph was born 4 May 1861, Ross Twp, Monroe Co, PA; died Bef 1919. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 11 Aug 1872, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 35EE53BA320A4B629DC1D463D57E65359B47

Notes:

Jeannetta was baptized as "Mollisa" at St. Matthew's Union Church. The sponsors
were James Borger and his wife.

Jeannetta Malissa died unmarried at the age of 40 and was buried in St.
Matthew's Church cemetery. Her name appears on two tombstones in the cemetery,
one with the dates 1872 - 1903 and another with dates of 1872 - 27 March 1902.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 22 Nov 1898, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• Unknown: Bef 1930, Watervliet, Albany Co, NY; Migrated
• Unknown: Bef 1942, Chemung Co, NY; Migrated
• Unknown: Abt 1957, Colonie, Albany Co, NY; Migrated
• Occupation: Consultant, NY State Dept of Commerce
• _UID: F56A68CBA59B49DCB5E4B6D4682AF148E514

Notes:

1920 census, pg 7/75/15B, S Bethlehem, Ward 1, (633 Bishop Thorpe), with Clayfamily, Clyde Meixell, 21 (clerk, Bethlehem Steel), Marcella 22, Kenneth 3, Dorothy 1

1930 census, Watervleit, Albany Co, NY (indexed as Mersell), Clyde N. Meixell,
32, Marcella 32, M20/20, Patricia 3, born NY, Dorothy 11, b PA
1612 5th Ave. foreman, steel mill, veteran=no

birth recorded in birth records, page 226, father Howard, laborer
also recorded in delayed birth records, #392, 1942, then living in Chemung Co, NY

lived later part of life in Cahoe, NY

SSI: 062-12-7187, born 26 Sep 1898 in PA

marriage of Clyde "Maxwell" and Marcella Clay is in Bethlehem Times, April 10, 1916,
pg 8:2

death of Anna A, w/o Clyde Meixell, Bethlehem Times, January 10, 1917, pg 2:1 (who?)
and January 9, 1917, pg 2:1, 8:3
and January 11, 1917, pg 2:2
and January 13, 1917, pg 1:6
(maybe really a daughter?)

Clyde married Marcella Esther CLAY 8 Apr 1916, Salem Lutheran Church Pars., Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA (Lic# 25817). Marcella (daughter of John O. CLAY and Anna Maria WEIERBACH) was born 25 Aug 1897, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 18 Jan 1983, Queensbury (Glens Falls), Warren Co, NY; was buried 20 Jan 1983, Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy, Rensselaer Co, NY. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 15 Sep 1912, Salem Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: 54B5A8F2C9C34F3FB05779DD7ABADFE71432

Notes:

Name Suffix: Senior

SSDI - 171-09-4060

Arthur and Ethel were married by Rev. Frederick (Lehigh Co. marriage license
#55332)

Arthur and his wife, Ethel, are buried in Memorial Park Cemetery (Cedarlawn
section, lot #214).

1953 city directory, Arthur M (Ethel L), clk h 1209 Pine
1970 city directory, Ethel L, wid of Arthur N

Arthur married Ethel L FENSTERMACHER 12 Apr 1933, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA (Lehigh Lic #55332, Rev Frederick). Ethel was born 23 Nov 1915, Slatedale, Lehigh Co, PA; died 2 May 1984, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA. [Group Sheet]