Other Events:

• Baptism: 1763, Indianfield Lutheran Church, Franconia Twp, Montgomery Co, PA
• _UID: E138FD8708DC468B86FE5589691AE13F573C

Notes:

tombstone says birthdate is 8 May 1762 which is different
from the Metzger baptism birthdate of 26 May 1762...
(genforum mentions date of 7 May 1763!)

single sp -> 1782, Casper Metzger and Juliana

or did Anna Maria marry MichaelRuth?

Anna married Valentine PHILLIPS Abt 1783, Springfield Twp, Bucks Co, PA. Valentine (son of Valentine PHILLIPS and Susanna UNKNOWN) was born 1 Jul 1759, Rockhill Twp, Bucks Co, PA; died 22 Oct 1834, Upper Mt. Bethel Twp, Northampton Co, PA; was buried Stone Church Old Cemetery, Centerville, Upper Mt. Bethel Twp, Northampton Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 28EFBC0977CF43709E50011E0EA0D9016ACC

Notes:

Joseph 1807/8, sp Valentine Philips and Maria
sp -> 1807, Abraham Eckert and Catharine
Anna Maria 1811, sp Michael Muller and Susanna

etc.

Anna 1818/9, sp Henry Hess and Maria
1823, sp Maria Philips and Isaack Eckert

John married Maria Susanna MUFFLY Bef 1807, Upper Mt. Bethel Twp, Northampton Co, PA. Maria was born Abt 1784; died PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 18 Feb 1787, Salem Lutheran Church, Moore Twp, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: D6737CFE912C4002AEF7BEB6C72BC3B54518

Notes:

probably married Michael Muller before 1811

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1792, Salem Lutheran Church, Moore Twp, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: C562B21797FA4A43AFF7B59C99C54D510127

Other Events:

• Baptism: 26 Jan 1794, Salem Lutheran Church, Moore Twp, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: 616EB2DCE0B14E189AE4F370BB11D242155C

Other Events:

• Baptism: 8 Nov 1800, Lutheran And Reformed Church, Upper Mt. Bethel Twp, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: BE4A91E995C04996B6588BC80BC985A919D1

Notes:

will 4:2

ary left a will giving daughter, Julia Ann Mixsell, real estate of29 acres
adjoining lands of John Misson, Joseph Dick, Levi Newhart and others. Appointed
son, Michael Meixsell Jr., the executor. Will dated 26 July 1882. (Monroe Co.
estate file #556, will book 4, p. 2)

Mary's funeral services conducted by Rev. R. H. Clare of Hamilton Union Church
on 5 July 1889. Listed inhis records as "Mrs. Mary Meixell (nee Phillips).
Rev. Clare did not indicateher burial site.

Note, at Hamilton Church, an Anna Maria born to Conrad Philip and Catharine, born
3 Jun 1799, bap 30 June, sp George Philip and wf

LDS has Magdalene Philips, born 15 Jul 1800, bap 8 Nov 1800, to Valentine Philips
and Anna Maria Metzger at Upper Mt Bethel Twp, Northampton Co.

Mary married Michael MEIXSELL Abt 1825, Ross Twp, Monroe Co, PA. Michael (son of Johan Michael MEIXELL and Catharine FRANTZ) was born 17 Apr 1791, Chestnuthill Twp, Monroe Co, PA; died 13 Sep 1860, Ross Twp, Monroe Co, PA; was buried Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Gilbert, Chestnuthill Twp, Monroe Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 29 Apr 1804, Lutheran And Reformed Church, Upper Mt. Bethel Twp, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: 17238B29EE534E329BF7DD68EFD6D308266E

Notes:

probably married Jacob Stripi before 1812

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1808, Lutheran And Reformed Church, Upper Mt. Bethel Twp, Northampton Co, PA
• _UID: DFC999809E1F418CB75F89534CAF62F993E8

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1837, Salem Church, Gilbert, Chestnuthill Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• Unknown: Bef 1865, OH; Migrated
• Unknown: Bef 1872, Mitchelville, Polk Co, Iowa; Migrated
• _UID: BB7FE0C23D1946EE8106ABFB5EC59D7BCEDB

Notes:

Sophia was baptized at Salem Union Church. The sponsors were her parents.

In 1903 Sophia was living in Mitchellville, Iowa.

Sophia married Thomas P. DANIEL Abt 1854, Monroe Co, PA. Thomas was born Abt 1836; died Aft 1880, Mitchelville, Polk Co, Iowa. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1839, Salem Church, Gilbert, Chestnuthill Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: E7B9DE9C3166456C82D71E869C43DC4761FE

Notes:

1870 census, with mother
1880 census, with mother
1890
1900 census, with brother William (has birth Oct 1839)

Julian was baptized as "July Anna" at Salem Union Church. The sponsors were
Levi Frantz and his wife, Anna. In 1903 Julianna was still single and living at
Kunkletown, PA.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1842, Salem Church, Gilbert, Chestnuthill Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• Unknown: Aug 1862, Wisconsin; Migrated
• Unknown: Bef 1865, OH; Migrated
• Unknown: Bef 1866, Shenandoah City, Mahanoy Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; Migrated
• Unknown: 25 May 1866, Slatington, Lehigh Co, PA; Migrated
• Unknown: 3 Apr 1871, Allentown, Lehigh Co, PA; Migrated
• _UID: C12ABE2FA7F649FEA4DF8DC7BBE44E32B24B

Notes:

Name Suffix: III


1870 census, Slatington (as Michael Maxwell in index), Michael 29, carpenter, $350,
Rachel S 29, (both PA)

1880 census, Allentown Ward 2, M J Meixell 38, Rachel S 40, Eddie 9,
Sarah M Saylor 67 (mother-in-law), carpenter, PA/PA/PA (everyone)

1890

1900 census, Allentown Ward 2, Michael J Meixell Aug 1842, widower,
PA/PA/NJ, P__ing? Agt, RR (railroad) lodger

1910 census, Allentown, Michael J Meixell 61, widower, Bonds, Real Estate
(home of Robert Gutle and Mammie as a roomer).
142 S. Eight St.
(E.D. Meixell is living in Cressona)

I had birth as 1842, changed to 1841 - TRC

Michael J. was baptized at Salem Union Church. The sponsors were William
Newhardand his wife, Julia (Metzger).

See biography of Michael J. Meixell in "Portrait and Biographical Record of
Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon Counties", pg 967 (Allentown library).

Michael died at the home of his son, Rev. Edwin D. Meixell, at Cressonia near
Allentown. He and his wife, Rachel, are buried in Fairview Cemetery, South
Allentown, PA.

Michael married Rachel SAYLOR 17 Nov 1864, WI Or OH??. Rachel was born Abt 1840, PA; died Aft 1880, Allentown, Lehigh Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Unknown: From 16 Sep 1862 to 24 Jul 1863, Pvt, Civil War, Co H, 153Rd Rgt PA Inf; Military
• Unknown: 1872, Weissport, Franklin Twp, Carbon Co, PA; Migrated
• Unknown: 1888, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; Migrated
• Unknown: 19 Mar 1921, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA (Deed 84:676); Sold_land
• Will: Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 7F89654C81E1431F93360139EE6DA5A828EB

Notes:

will 6:168

1870 census, pg 55, Eldred, Wm 25 (Mixsell), farmer, $350, Maria25,
Emma 5, Henry 2, Andrew Christman 15 (works on farm), living by Michael Christman

1880 census, pg 500C, Franklin Twp, Carbon Co, William 33 carpenter, Maria 35,
Henry 13, Calvin 8, Bruella 6, Howard 2

1890 veterans list, William Mixsell, no dates, Kunkeltown, cronic rheumatism

1900 census, #80, Eldred Twp, 4/130/5, William b May 1845 (farmer), Maria b
Oct 1844, Clara M Nov 1886, Elizabeth Christman s-mother Mar 1826, widow

1910 census, Eldred, MarieMeixell, 65, widow, 7/5, farmer, general farm

1920

service in H/153rd ison tombstone

Military Unit History: 153rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at
Allentown Library, R174.8 Kief. Says Co H was recruited from Moore Twp.

William Meixell, Co H, 153rd, mustered 10 Oct 1862, out 24 Jul 1863 (same for Charles Meixell)

also, a William Mixel, Co K, 24th Regiment of 1862Militia. Mustered 20 Sep 1862,
out 20-22 Sep 1862 (other units mustered earlier for an emergency saw brief service).

also a William M. Mikesell, 112th Regiment (2nd PA Heavy Artillery). Unit from Philadelphia, though.

deed 43:180, Julia Ann sells land to William (was estate of Barnet Meixell, to his motherMary, who willed it to Julia Ann, her daughter)

2 May 1901, deed 54:130, toWilliam

19 Mar 1921, deed 84:676, mentions children:
Henry M Meixsell of Ashley, Luzerne Co and Emma
Calvin T of Bethlehem and Laura
Howard of Bethlehem and Mary
Emma Morris, died 3 Nov 1918
George W Morris of Stroudsburg and Carrie M (husband of Emma)
William H Morris of Lemoore, Co of Kings, CA and Edith
Sterling E, 920 M St. Fresno, Co of Fresno, CA
to: Burella Frantz, wf of Henry D Frantz of Eldred Twp

will 6:168

Civil War Pension, Can #52442, CertNo. 631652
Pension application, 28 Feb 1907:
5'10 1/2", Dark complexion, Gray eyes, Black hair, occupation Farmer

From pension,
left Kunkletown area in1872 and returned in 1888

or married Dec 24th?
or discharge 28 Aug?

cemetery records at:
http://home.ptd.net/~mexorob/StMatthewsCemetery.html

William married Maria CHRISTMAN 31 Dec 1864, Bath, East Allen Twp, Northampton Co, PA (Rev Fox). Maria (daughter of Michael CHRISTMAN and Elizabeth SMITH) was born 24 Aug 1844, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; died 25 Jan 1921, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; was buried 29 Jan 1921, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 May 1848, Salem Church, Gilbert, Chestnuthill Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 7E64F5D95ED443499FC30E2B79E8AA071B49

Other Events:

• Baptism: 18 Feb 1866, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: AE32532A633F4EBDB8B6FB7DDA8EB999AAAE

Notes:

Emma was baptized at St. Matthews Union Church. The sponsors were her parents.

did have death as 3 May 1918, but family bible has 10 Nov 1918

Emma married George W. MORRIS 29 Jul 1884, Parryville, Carbon Co, PA. George was born Abt 1866, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; died Aft 1921, Stroudsburg, Monroe Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 3 Nov 1867, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 14EF358BA3E54B1E99B6FCF2FDFAB6009E5F

Notes:

1900 census, Ashley Borough, Luzerne, Co, Henry Meixsell, Sep 1867, M8,
Emma Dec 1874, 2/2, Wm H May 1895, Deforest E Jun 1897
carpenter


Henry was baptized at St. Matthew's Union Church. The sponsors were his
parents. In 1895 hewas living on Sarah St. in Stroudsburg, PA.

Henry married Addie E WOLFE 27 Dec 1887, Philipsburg, NJ. Addie was born 11 Jul 1870, PA; died 8 Apr 1891, PA; was buried Ashley, Luzerne Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Emma PETERSON 28 Apr 1892, Ashley, Luzerne Co, PA. Emma was born Dec 1874, PA; died Aft 1900, Luzerne Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 Sep 1872, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: CE62C4AB8E3E4B9F96FA6E0C5933AFC76154

Notes:

1900 census, Borough of Mauch Chunk, Carbon, Calvin F? Meixell Sep 1871 M7,
Laura Jan 1875, 3/3, Raymond? D Jun 1894, Gertrude M Jun 1896, Clayton? O?,
Sep1899, gardner

1910 census


1920 census, #716/192, Bethlehem 9th Ward, Calvin C Meixell 47 (carpenter),
Laura 45, Gertrude 23, office work, steel plant, Elizabeth 16, Plirces? 13 (son),
Emma 12

Calvin was baptized at St. Matthew's Union Church. The sponsors were his
parents.

In 1906-1907 Calvin, a carpenter, was living at 310 E. Garrison St., Bethlehem.
On his mother's deathcertificate in 1921, his address was 716 High St.,
Bethlehem. He later lived at 739 Center St., Bethlehem.

Calvin was employed in the offices of the Weston Dodson Company. He was
affiliated with Captain Owen Luchenbach Camp, No. 182, Sons of Union Veterans,
of which he was a past commander. He was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical
Congregational Church.

Calvin died at his home, 739 Center St., Bethlehem. (Obit in newspaper 21 July
1932)

After Calvin died, his widow, Laura, lived at 1220 W. Union Blvd., Bethlehem.

Calvin and his wife, Laura, are buried in Memorial Park Cemetery; mausoleum
crypts #16 & #17. Calvin's obituary and the plaque on his mausoleum crpyt show
he was born 13 September 1872. However, his baptismal record shows he was born
13 September 1871.

Calvin married Laura Agnes HEINEY 26 Apr 1893, Cambden, NJ. Laura was born 4 Jan 1875, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; died 20 Apr 1944, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; was buried 24 Apr 1944, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Unknown: Bef 1932, Allentown, Lehigh Co, PA; Migrated
• _UID: E1948FE5CF3043659CF27D262D3F4616895B

Notes:

Bruella was married to Henry D. Frantz at Salem Union Church at Gilbert, PA by
Rev. S. B. Stupp. (Monroe Co. marriage license vol. 3, p. 53)

In 1891 Bruella and her husband, Henry a farmer, were living at Kunkletown. By
1932 they had moved to Allentown, PA.

Bruella and her husband are buried in St. Matthew's Church cemetery.

Breulla married Henry Daniel FRANTZ 14 Mar 1891, Salem Church, Gilbert, Chestnuthill Twp, Monroe Co, PA. Henry was born 22 Apr 1867, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; died 1923. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Carpenter, contractor, foreman
• _UID: 6F588DD9E6494D559F8194B78FD97B98E49C

Notes:

1898, a butcher

1900 census, 4/130/5/#81, Howard Jun 1877 (engineer bricklayer), Mary E Nov 1879, married 2 years

1910 census, Bethlehem, 7/58/7, Robert Meixell, 33, M12, carpenter contractor,
Mary 30, 1/1/, Clyde 11, 26 Lehigh Ave

1920 census, Bethlehem, 14th ward, Howard W Meixell 42 carpenter, house, Mary 40,
Arthur 7, 423 Elizabeth Ave.

1930 census, Bethelehem, Howard W Meixell, 52, (5500), Mary E 50, M20/18,
Arthur N 17, contractor, own business
(use Floyd Achenbach to find in the index)

1911 directory, 26 Lehigh, Bethlehem, carpenter
1915-6 directory, 126 Lehigh Ave, Bethlehem, carpenter (Howard Wand Mary)
1917 directory, 422 E Ettwein Ave, Bethlehem, carpenter
1920 directory, 223 E Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, carpenter
1923 directory, 123 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, carpenter
1925-6 directory, 123 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, contractor
1927-8 directory, 123 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, building contractor
1929 directory, 123 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, building contractor
1931 directory, 123 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, building contractor
1937-8 directory, 123 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, foreman
1939 directory, 123 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, foreman
1941 directory, 123 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, foreman (Howard only)
1943 directory, 123 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, laborer
1945 directory, 123 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, Helen M, widow of Howard
->1979 = same

Howard and Mary Ellen were married at Salem Union Church at Gilbert, PA by Rev.
A. C. Wuchter. At the time of their marriage in 1898, they were both living at
Kunkletown. Howard was employed as a butcher. (Monroe Co. marriage license
#1353 issued 28 January 1898, vol. 6, p. 96)

Occupation: Carpenter, contractor, foreman.

Howard and his wife, Mary Ellen, are buried in Memorial Park Cemetery (Section
H, lot #163).

Northampton Co. orphans court, Accounts Book 26A:9, distribution amount
Distribution Docket 2, pg. 438A, $5123.97 to Arthur N, 1209 Pine, Clyde N.,
Cahoes, NY, and Helen M., widow, 123 E. Elizabeth.

Wills/Admin., File H-596, died 8:40 PM at St. Lukes, property at 123 E.
Elizabeth and 1209-1211 Pine also a 1936 Buick coupe.

Howard married Mary Ellen HEFFELFINGER 29 Jan 1898, Gilbert, Chestnuthill Twp, Monroe Co, PA. Mary (daughter of Nelson HEFFELFINGER and Julia Ann RAPH) was born 26 Nov 1879, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; died 5 Jan 1940, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Howard married Helen M. BENNER Bef 1944, Northampton Co, PA. Helen was born 24 Dec 1896; died Mar 1982, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; was buried Fountain Hill Cemetery, Fountain Hill, Salisbury Twp, Lehigh Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 913F4BF9CECA4142B1DB045D5D8311A0ADDF

Other Events:

• _UID: A0D44273C32F49858442BEDEE492290AF4E9

Notes:

Nickname: Clary