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ISAAC JACOBS was born in Leitersburg District, June 26, 1826, the son of Daniel and Eve (Myers) Jacobs. He obtained a com- mon school education and was one of the pupils at the first school taught at Rock Hill. In 1850 he began farming in Leitersburg District where Joseph Wingert now lives. In 1852-54 he was engaged in farming at Beaver Creek. In 1854 he purchased the farm of 117 acres in Leitersburg District upon which he resided until his death, September 27, 1897. The present improvements upon this farm were erected by him. In 1850 he married Mary Ann, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Mowen) Jacobs, who sur- vives him. Mr. Jacobs was a member of the River Brethren Church.
PETER LEHMAN (original orthography, "Leman") was the emi- grant ancestor of the Lehman family of Leitersburg District. He
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was born in Switzerland near Lake Geneva (Leman), and his par- ents were followers of Menno Simon, the Reformer. Owing to religious persecution he emigrated to America in 1717 and lo- cated in Lancaster County, Pa. Here he purchased and owned for years what is known as the "county farm," adjoining the city limits of Lancaster. In 1720 he purchased what has ever since been called "The old Lehman homestead," located three miles west of Lancaster at Rohrerstown on the Pennsylvania railroad. This farm, one of the finest in Lancaster County, is now owned by Samuel O. Frantz, a descendant of Peter Lehman, the emi- grant, who died here in 1744. Here his son, John Lehman, was born in December, 1743, and lived until his death, July 25, 1824. He was known as "the hunter." He made frequent journeys to the warm springs of Virginia for the benefit of his health, and was accustomed to stop at Cresap's stone fort, near which his descendants afterward located. These journeys and his hunting excursions brought him into frequent contact with the Indians, whose language he spoke and with whom he always maintained the most friendly relations. He married Anna Baer, who was born April 2, 1752, and died in August, 1804. Their son, John Lehman, Jr., was born April 28, 1783, and died March 28, 1823. Ile married Elizabeth Baer, who was born April 17, 1785, and died .January 28, 1868. They had three children, viz., Jacob B .: Eliza, who married Samuel Frantz, and John Lehman. The last named was born April 12, 1809, and died September 10, 1851. He was a member of the Pennsylvania legislature in 1836-37, and his son, Henry C. Lehman, was a member of that body in 1862- 63 and subsequently recorder of deeds for Lancaster County.
JACOB B. LEHMAN was born at Rohrerstown, Lancaster County, Pa .. on the 28th of February, 1805, the son of John and Elizabeth (Baer) Lehman. On the 15th of April, 1828, he married Barbara, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Good) Funk, who lived a short distance west of Waynesboro, Pa., on the Greencastle turnpike. Mr. and Mrs. Lehman made their wedding journey to Lancaster County on horseback, and in later years she was accustomed to relate that for one whole day she carried an umbrella through the rain. After residing in Lancaster County four years they re- turned to Waynesboro in 1832, and in 1833 Mr. Lehman bought from Joseph Gabby, trustee for the Rench heirs, a tract of 414
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acres, now embraced principally in the farms of Jacob B. Lehman, Abraham Lehman, and Samuel Hykes. In 1837 he made an addi- tional purchase of sixty-three acres adjacent to the Marsh turn- pike and now owned by Abraham Lehman. In addition to this land he also owned the mill property on Marsh run near the Marsh turnpike, which he purchased in 1854. His death oc- curred on the 4th of August, 1866, and that of his wife, who was born on the 3d of March, 1809, May 18, 1872. She was a mem- ber of the Reformed Mennonite Church, to which her husband also adhered. They were the parents of the following children: Henry F .; Eliza Ann, who married John W. Garver; John; Nancy, who married John N. Hoffman; Jacob B .; Barbara, who married Dr. L. B. Rowland; Abraham; Christian; Samuel, and Susanna, deceased, who married Ezra Rowland.
HENRY F. LEHMAN was born in Lancaster County, Pa., February 23, 1829, the son of Jacob B. and Barbara (Funk) Leh- man. When he was four years old his father became a resident of Leitersburg District; here he was reared, and attended Paradise school. In 1854 he engaged in farming on the land attached to the old Sprigg mill, purchased by his father at that time, and here he has since resided. He leased the mill in 1858, and milling has since been his principal business. In 1866 he purchased the mill and farm; he has rebuilt the former and enlarged the latter, erected two dwelling houses on the property, and conducts an ex- tensive business. In 1854 he married Sarah, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Watts) Stewart, and they are the parents of the following children: William B .; Harvey, who died in childhood; Effie, and Howard S. Mr. Lehman is a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church.
JOHN F. LEHMAN was born near Waynesboro, Pa., January 28, 1833, the son of Jacob B. and Barbara (Funk) Lehman. He received his education at Paradise school. After farming for some years in Leitersburg District he located near Hagerstown in 1888, and there he has also been engaged in farming. He mar- ried Elizabeth A., daughter of Daniel and Esther (Middlekauff) Middlekauff, and their children are Claggett M., deceased; Emma F .; Annie M .; Minnie K .; Maud; Elizabeth M., and John W.
JACOB B. LEHMAN was born in Leitersburg District, July 27. 1837, the son of Jacob B. and Barbara (Funk) Lehman. His
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education was obtained at Paradise school. In 1866 he engaged in farming as tenant on his father's farm. In 1869 he purchased the farm of 172 acres upon which he has since resided, and here he has erected the present improvements. He married in 1869 Mahala, daughter of John and Susan (Fasnacht) Wallick, and they are the parents of the following children: Gertie C .; Charles F .; Amos, deceased, and Walter E. Mr. Lehman is a Republican in politics.
ABRAHAM LEHMAN was born in Leitersburg District on the 20th of July, 1842, the son of Jacob B. and Barbara (Funk) Leh- man. He was born and reared at his present residence and at- tended Paradise school. In 1863-64 he was a student at the Penn- sylvania State Normal School, Millersville, Pa. He had taught at Welty's church during the preceding winter, and in 1864-67 he taught the Paradise school. In 1868 he purchased the farm of 150 acres upon which he has since resided and upon which his father lived and died. Here he began farming in 1870 and has since been engaged in this business. In 1871 he married Anna V., daughter of Jacob and Eliza (Ryder) Stouffer, and their chil- dren are Annie; Jessie; Mary; Catharine; Ruth, and Elsie. Mr. Lehman is a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church.
CHRISTIAN LEHMAN was born on the 16th of November, 1844, in Leitersburg District, the son of Jacob B. and Barbara (Funk) Lehman. Ile obtained his education at Paradise school, and learned the milling business under his brother, Henry F. From 1869 to 1875 he operated as a tenant the farm of his father-in- law in East Hagerstown District now owned by D. A. Cost. In 1875 he bought Freedom Mills on Antietam creek a mile north of Leitersburg, which he operated until 1884, and owned until it was destroyed by fire. Since 1888 he has rented the farm con- nected with the mill property of his brother, Henry F. In 1867 he married Mary E., daughter of Peter and Susan (Schindel) Mid- dlekauff, and their children are Harry M .; Elva Grace, wife of Denton Sneckenberger; J. Elmer; Leroy K .; L. Blanche, and Nellie E. Mr. Lehman is a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church.
SAMUEL LEIMAN was born in Leitersburg District on the 6th of April, 1847, the son of Jacob B. and Barbara (Funk) Lehman. He was reared in his native District and attended Paradise school. In 1871-72 he operated as tenant the farm of his brother Henry
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F. at the Marsh Mills; in 1873-76 he farmed near Roxbury, Wash- ington County; in 1877 he resided in Leitersburg District at Free- dom Mills; in 1877-82 he rented the farm of Peter Middlekauff near Paradise school. In 1883, in partnership with his brother Abraham, he purchased the farm of 174 acres in Antrim Town- ship, Franklin County, Pa., whereon he resided from 1883 to 1897 and in which he still retains an interest. In 1897 he re- moved to South Towson, Baltimore County, Md., where he is farm superintendent for Joseph Rieman on his estate near that village. In 1870 he married Annie C., daughter of Peter and Susan (Schindel) Middlekauff, and their children are Cora M., wife of John W. Kisecker; Ella A .; J. Norman, and Roy B. Mr. Lehman is a Republican in politics.
WILLIAM B. LEHMAN was born in Leitersburg District on the 13th of April, 1855, the son of Henry F. and Sarah (Stewart) Lehman. He obtained his education at the local schools and learned the milling business under his father, with whose busi- ness he has been responsibly connected since reaching manhood. In 1888 he married Sarah A., daughter of John and Catharine (Lantz) Hauptman and their children are Dora E .; Edith; Lottie; W. Barton; Lester, and Stewart. Mr. Lehman is a Republican in politics.
HOWARD S. LEHMAN was born in Leitersburg District, August 11, 1872, the son of Henry F. and Sarah (Stewart) Lehman. He obtained his education at the local schools, at Wolf's Business College, Hagerstown, and at the National Normal University, Lebanon, Ohio. He spent the year 1893 in the West, employed a, a rolling chair attendant at the World's Fair, Chicago, as clerk at Seward, Ill., and in travelling through various States. He is now employed by his father in the sales department of their busi- ness. In politics he is a Republican.
JOHN LAHIM, a native of Germany, was born on the 4th of Feb- ruary, 1781, emigrated to America, and eventually found his way to Leitersburg District, where he purchased land in the vicinity of Leitersburg before the founding of that village. He was a carpenter by trade but also engaged in farming; he built the pres- ent residence of Mrs. Charles A. Armour in Leitersburg and here for some years he conducted a hotel. He married Elizabeth Wag- aman and their children were Samuel; John; George W. L .; Eliza,
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who married Humphrey Hicks; Catharine, who married Snyder; and Nancy, who married Jacob Wolfinger. John Lahm, Sr., was a member of the Lutheran Church and in politics an ar- dent Democrat. His death occurred on the 6th of November, 1838. .
GENERAL SAMUEL LAHM was born in Leitersburg District, April 22, 1812, the son of John and Elizabeth (Wagaman) Lahm. He attended the local schools in his boyhood, but early evinced the ambition and capacity for larger educational opportunities. After obtaining the necessary preparatory instruction he entered Washington College, from which he graduated in 1834. In the following year he entered the law office of O. H. Smith at Con- nersville, Ind., and after six months of assiduous study was ad- mitted to the bar. In 1836 he located in Canton, Ohio, where he resided until his death, June 16, 1876.
Shortly after he located at Canton Mr. Lahm was elected to membership in the Lyceum, a local debating society, and here his political career may be said to have begun. As an orator he was forcible and convincing and combined in eminent degree the qualities of the popular stump-speaker. For many years his ser- vices in this capacity were always in demand in every important Ohio campaign. His ability was equally apparent at the bar. He enjoyed a large and lucrative practice and during the period of his prime there were few cases of importance in the local courts in which he was not concerned. In politics he was an unswerving Democrat. He was twice elected prosecuting attorney for Stark County, serving from 1837 to 1841. In 1842 he was elected to the Ohio Senate, in which he served two terms, and in 1845 he was elected to Congress by a large majority over his opponent. During his congressional term he delivered a speech on "Slavery in the Territories" which was afterward adopted by the National Democratic Committee as a campaign document. He was a per- sonal friend of Stephen A. Douglas and worked hard for his nom- ination for President at the Charleston convention. He was an active promoter of the State militia, in which he rose to the rank of brigadier-general. He was a member of the Lutheran Church.
General Lahm was twice married. His first wife was Almira Webster Brown. daughter of Daniel and Rebecca (Chadwick) Brown, and a relative of Daniel Webster; they were the parents
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of five children: Daniel Edward and John Marshall, both of whom entered the Federal army and died in the service from ill- ness caused by hardship and exposure; Helen R., wife of William B. Greenwood; Frank S., of Paris, France, where he has resided for some years as the representative of an American manufactur- ing house, and Charles H., who is engaged in the wholesale fur business in New York City. His second wife was Henrietta Fa- ber, daughter of George and Margaretta (Myerly) Faber and granddaughter of Rev. John Theobald Faber, justly regarded as one of the Fathers of the Reformed Church in America; they were the parents of three children: Almira, wife of T. M. Hard- ing; Henrietta M., and Alice K.
GEORGE KESSINGER was born on the 14th of June, 1781, in Beaver Creek District, Washington County, Md., the son of a German immigrant who was a pioneer settler in that locality. IIe resided in his native District until 1834, when he purchased a farm in Leitersburg District, and here he lived until his death, August 11, 1863. In 1810 he married Barbara Ruch nee Garber, and their children were Christina, who married Henry Bentz; Michael; Catharine; George; Mary M .; Mary Ann; Solomon, and Lydia, who married Daniel Beard. Mrs. Kessinger was born June 30, 1780, and died February 5, 1834. Mr. Kessinger was a mem- ber of the Lutheran Church.
GEORGE KESSINGER was born in Beaver Creek District, Au- gust 7, 1815, the son of George and Barbara Kessinger. He came to Leitersburg District with his parents in 1834. In 1843 he en- gaged in farming as tenant on his father's farm, which he subse- quently purchased, and here he resided until his death, March 29, 1897. In 1843 he married Catharine, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Musselman) Shank, and their children were Elizabeth; Barbara, wife of Amos Bell, and Catharine J., deceased. Mr. Kessinger was a member of the Lutheran Church, in which he served as elder and deacon.
IMMANUEL MARTIN was born in Frederick County, Md., on the 11th of March, 1807, the son of David and Catharine Martin. Their children were Christiann, who married Peter Hoover: Jo- seph; Daniel; Jeremiah; John, and Immanuel. Joseph and Jere- miah remained in Frederick County; Daniel and John located in Indian Spring District, Washington County. The old Martin
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homestead, which is still owned by a member of the family, is situated on Owing's creek one mile south of Graceham; here Im- manuel Martin was born, and here he began farming in partner- ship with his brother Joseph. About the year 1836 he rented the farm of Jacob Barr in Leitersburg District, now owned by William H. Hoffman. In 1848 he rented the farm of Jacob E. Bell, now owned by Joseph Martin, his son; here he resided for some years. From this farm he removed to that now owned by Immanuel and Kate E. Martin, his son and daughter, and here he lived until his death, October 23, 1887. When he came into Leitersburg District he was a poor man, but at the time of his death he was one of its wealthiest citizens. It is worthy of notice that all the land he acquired is still owned by his children. In politics Mr. Martin was a Whig until the dissolution of that party, after which he became a Republican. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He married Amie Doyle, daughter of Wil- liam Doyle, and their children were Samuel; Mary and David, both deceased; Christian; Kate E .; Joseph; Henry; John, de- ceased; Immanuel; and Frank, deceased.
SAMUEL MARTIN was born in Frederick County, Md., Septem- ber 16, 1831, the son of Immanuel and Amie (Doyle) Martin. At an early age he was brought by his parents to Leitersburg Dis- trict, where he was reared and obtained a common school educa- tion. In 1853 in partnership with Jacob Shank he purchased from Samuel Etnyer a freight wagon and team of draught horses, and for six months engaged in freighting between Leiters- burg and Frederick. He then sold his interest in the business to his partner, and during the next two years was employed as a farm laborer. In 1856 he rented from Abram Horst the farm near Jacobs church now owned by Daniel Hoover, and here he resided until 1894, when, having purchased his present property. which embraces one of the oldest mill sites on Antietam creek. he located thereon. In 1853 he married Letha Ann, daughter of Anthony and Rose Ann (Brooks) Snyder, and their children are Laura K .. deceased; Martha V., wife of Charles Niuffer: Wil- liam G .: Albert C .; Alice May, wife of Walter B. Newcomer: An- nie Margaret, wife of Isaac Helfrick; Samuel C .; Charles E .: J. Henry: Ida M., wife of Charles Reynolds; Emanuel T., and Car- rie G. Mr. Martin is a member of the Lutheran Church, in which
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he has held the office of elder and deacon. He is a Democrat in politics, and was once the candidate of his party for county com- missioner but was defeated.
JOSEPH MARTIN was born in Leitersburg District, August 11, 1840, the son of Immanuel and Amie (Doyle) Martin. He re- ceived a common school education and was reared a farmer. In 1879 he began farming individually as tenant for his father, from whom in 1887 he purchased the farm whereon he now resides. Here his parents located in 1848, and here Mr. Martin has ever since lived. He also owns a farm in Antrim Township, Franklin County, Pa. In 1879 he married Margaret A., daughter of Jo- seph and Margaret (Ridenour) Clopper, and their children are Nora G ..; Annie; and Roy N., deceased. Mr. Martin is a member of the Lutheran Church, and in politics he is a Republican.
HENRY MARTIN was born in Leitersburg District, June 11, 1842, the son of Immanuel and Amie (Doyle) Martin. ITis edu- cation was obtained at the local schools. In 1880 he began farm- ing individually as tenant on the farm where he has since re- sided. This was then the property of his father, and he pur- chased it after the latter's death. In 1870 he married Mary E., daughter of Floyd N. Webb, and their children are Naomi K., wife of J. Melvin Spessard; Charles F .; Bessie A .; Victor; Jennie, deceased, and Harry W. Mr. Martin is a member of the Lu- theran Church and in politics a Republican.
GEORGE A. SNOTTERLY was a native of Lebanon County, Pa., and a miller by trade. IIe died in 1827 and is buried under the Lutheran church at Greencastle. At the time of his death he was employed at the Broadfording mill and owned a small farm in that vicinity. He married Susan, daughter of George and Catharine (Winters) Burkhart, and their children were Susanna, who married Philip Beaver; Catharine, who married Jacob Beaver; George; Sophia, who married George Shiess; Henry, and John. After her husband's death Mrs. Snotterly returned to the vicinity of Jacobs church. She was born June 26, 1788, and died .June 20, 1847.
GEORGE A. SNOTTERLY was born June 13, 1819, and died Oc- tober 20, 1871. He lived at the Furnora property near Rock Forge for some years, but in 1857 he purchased the land near Jacobs church now owned by Mrs. Joseph Creager and built the
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present house thereon, and here he lived until his death. He married Henrietta Cramer, and their children were Susanna, who died in childhood; J. Burkhart; S. Melvin; George A .; Anna E., who married John Barkdoll; Alice L., who married William Barkdoll; Mary J., who married John Holtzman; Daniel M .; and Margaret K., who married Freeland W. Anderson. Mr. Snotterly was a member of the Lutheran Church and a Democrat in politics.
HENRY SNOTTERLY was born December 25, 1824, the son. of George A. and Susan (Burkhart) Snotterly. As a farm laborer he was employed by many of the prominent farmers in the vicinity of Leitersburg a generation ago-the Gabbys, George M. Beall, etc. He worked for Christian Horst continuously eighteen years. In 1848 he purchased land from Lyday and built the brick house near Antietam creek in which he lived until his death, March 13, 1898. He married Ann R., daughter of John and Susan (Miller) Cramer, and their children were John A .; Susan, deceased; Sarah E., who married Otho Kahl; David W., deceased; Oscar A., and Ella M., who married William Baker. Mr. Snot- terly was a member of the Lutheran Church and a Democrat in politics.
JACOB HYKES was born near East Berlin, Adams County, Pa., November 29, 1813, the son of Samuel Hykes, a farmer and life- long resident of that locality and a minister in the River Brethren Church. He died at an advanced age, leaving sixteen children, and has numerous descendants in Lancaster, York, Adams, and Franklin Counties. The Hykeses of this locality are descended from two of his sons, Jesse and Jacob, of whom the former located near Middleburg, Pa. Jacob IIykes came to Leitersburg District in 1836 and entered the employ of Daniel Jacobs upon the farm now owned by his grandson, J. H. ITykes. Four years later, hav- ing married his employer's daughter, he rented this farm. Several years later he purchased the farm now owned by his son, Isaac Hykes, and there he died, September 24, 1889. His wife, whose maiden name was Barbara Jacobs, was born May 12, 1821, and died August 17, 1895. Their children were Mary, who married Henry Miller; Martha, who married William G. Young: Eve, de- ceased; Isaac, and Jacob M., deceased. Mr. Hykes was a member of the River Brethren Church, and for some years his house was the place of worship for the scattered members of that faith in this locality.
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ISAAC HYKES was born on the 22d of October, 1843, in Lei- tersburg District, the son of Jacob and Barbara (Jacobs) Hykes. He was reared on his father's farm, and obtained a common school education. In 1865 he began farming on the farm where he was born and reared and here he resided until 1897. He bought this farm in 1869 and sold it in 1896 to his son J. H. In 1889 he pur- chased the property upon which he now resides and which was previously owned by his father. In 1865 he married Mary Louisa, daughter of J. Henry and Catharine (Butler) Weaver, and they are the parents of two sons, William Harvey and Jacob Henry. Mr. Hykes is a Republican in politics.
JACOB M. HYKES was born in Leitersburg District, May 11, 1853, the son of Jacob and Barbara (Jacobs) Hykes. He obtained his education at the Rock Hill school. In 1874 he bought from his father the farm on which he resided until his death, March 29, 1894. This farm is now the property of his widow, Mrs. Mary A. Hykes, to whom he was married May 9, 1872. She is the eld- est daughter of David and Elizabeth (Horst) Strite. In politics Mr. Hykes was a Republican.
W. HARVEY HYRES was born in Leitersburg District, Novem- ber 15, 1865, the son of Isaac and Mary Louisa (Weaver) Hykes. He obtained a common school education. In 1888 he began farming as tenant on the farm of 132 acres whereon he has since resided, and which he purchased from his father in 1891. In 1887 he married Margaret, daughter of Casper and Martha (Sei- ders) Linderman, and they are the parents of one child, Annie. Mr. Hykes is a Republican in politics.
WILLIAM H. HYRES was born near Chambersburg, Pa., April 12, 1868, the son of Samuel and Mary (Sollenberger) Hykes and grandson of Jesse Hykes, who removed from East Berlin, Adams County, Pa., to the vicinity of Middleburg, Pa. In 1872 his parents located in Washington Township, Franklin County, Pa., and here he was reared, obtaining his education at the local school and at Waynesboro. In 1893 he began farming as tenant on his father's farm in Leitersburg District, and in the same year he married Esther S., daughter of Jacob and Esther (Hoover) Sollenberger. In 1897 he relinquished farming and located in Startown, Md., where he now resides. Mr. Hykes is a Republican in politics.
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PHILIP BECK was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, March 23, 1798, and emigrated to America in 1817, landing at Baltimore in destitute circumstances. His first regular employment was ob- tained at a wool-carding establishment in Frederick, Md., where he also worked in a brewery several years. Leaving Frederick he went to Waynesboro, Pa., and secured work at the distillery of Tobias Funk near that place on the old Hagerstown road. He subsequently operated this distillery and also that of Henry Funk, after which he was in business as a butcher in Smithsburg and Waynesboro. Near the latter place he purchased a farm and resided thereon several years. In 1841 he removed to the farm of Daniel Winter, his father-in-law, and thence in 1849 to a tract of 324 acres in Leitersburg and Chewsville Districts, which now constitutes the farms of his sons, David and Daniel; here he re- sided until his death, March 30, 1891. He married Susanna, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Ridenour) Winter, and their children were David; Elizabeth, deceased, who married George A. Beard; Margaret, Catharine, and George, all of whom died in childhood; Daniel, and Benjamin. Mr. Beck was a member of the Lutheran Church and in politics an unswerving Democrat.
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