History of Lehigh county, Pennsylvania and a genealogical and biographical record of its families, Vol. II, Part 72

Author: Roberts, Charles Rhoads; Stoudt, John Baer, 1878- joint comp; Krick, Thomas H., 1868- joint comp; Dietrich, William Joseph, 1875- joint comp; Lehigh County Historical Society
Publication date: 1914
Publisher: Allentown, Pa. : Lehigh Valley Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 948

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The Philadelphia branch of this family de- scended through Adam Fetterolf, a grandson of the ancestor. His children were: Peter, Mi- chael, Daniel, Samuel, Adam, Gideon, and a daughter, Rachel, married with John Correll. All of them resided in Montgomery county, ex- cept Michael and Adam, who settled in Columbia county, and Samuel in Lebanon county, Pa.

Gideon Fetherolf, of Montgomery county, had the following children: Susanna, wife of Abra- ham Tyson, both deceased; Sarah, wife of Ab- raham Grimley, both deceased; Henry H., of Collegeville; Adam H., late president of Girard College for many years, who died in 1912; Abra- ham D., president of the Collegeville National Bank; A. Curtis, at New York City; Horace G., at Philadelphia, where he is an extensive car- pet manufacturer and his son, Morton H., asso- ciated with him in business, was married to Eliza- beth Sherley Smith, daughter of George Hunter Smith, one of the multi-milionaries, of the state of Ohio.

Another branch of this family located in the vicinity of Troxelville, a village in Snyder county, Pa. The father of Andrew, John, Peter, and Henry Fetterolf, was the pioneer. Andrew and Peter were blacksmiths, married to sisters who were the daughters of Henry Swartz

(Schwartz), from Berks county. John was a great hunter. Andrew died April 24, 1883, aged 88 years, I month, and 17 days. His grand- son, Rev. J. H. Fetterolf, is a Lutheran minis- ter, residing at Perth, Kansas, and Henry, also a blacksmith by trade, is located near New Leb- anon, Mercer county, Pa. He had a son, David, born in 1833 who is still hale and active, living in Grand Valley, Warren county, Pa., where he has a small farm; and David has two brothers, Samuel, at Franklin, Pa., and Jacob, at New Lebanon.

A. L. Fetterolf, son of David, above-named, was born in 1876, and is a general contractor and builder with offices at Richmond, Va., but he resides at Centralia, Virginia.

FRANK FINCK.

Frank Finck, one of Emaus' most successful business men is a son of Daniel Finck, who for many years conducted a blacksmith shop in Up- per Milford township, near the village of Shim- ersville. Daniel Finck was born Nov. 14, 1819, and died July 29, 1903; was married to Susanna, a daughter of John Laudenslager. She was born March 24, 1825, and died Aug. 13, 1899. Both lie buried in the Zion's Lutheran cemetery at Zionsville. This union was blessed with five children, two of which, Sarah and Daniel, died in infancy. The three surviving children are: Catherine, married to the late John Henninger, of Emaus. Edwin, who resides at Allentown, and Frank.

Frank was born April 20, 1855, in Upper Mil- ford township, he received his early training in the public schools of the township and was con- firmed as a member of the Reformed congrega- tion of Zionsville, by Rev. R. C. Apple. At the age of sixteen he accepted a clerkship in the gen- eral store of Milton Marcks, Sr., at Zionsville, and later removed with him to Emaus, where Mr. Marcks opened a general store. On the 16th of May, 1885, Mr. Finck launched in busi- ness for himself by opening a general store at the corner of Fifth and Broad streets, and continued there until 1896, when he erected the present handsome store room and dwelling at the corner of Third and Main streets, where he enjoys a large trade. On Aug. 20, 1883 he was mar- ried to Laura Eliz Schultz, a daughter of Dr. C. F. Schulz, and his wife Anna Amanda, nee Tool.

Dr. Schultz was born in Brunswig, in the Fatherland, and was a son of Edward and Jo- hanna Gaelert Schultz. As a young man he en- joyed the benefits of the training which the best schools on the continent afforded. During his academic course he was a classmate of the father

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of the present emperor of Germany; and after- wards studied medicine at Copenhagen, and at Paris. At the age of twenty-three he came to America, coming directly to Dr. Denoskey, at Emaus, also a native of Germany. After assist- ing Dr. Denosky for a short period he went to one of the West Indian islands to practice but returned to Emaus after a few years. Soon after his return he was married to Anna Amanda Tool, a daughter of Israel and Anna Mary Knauss, Tool. The union was blessed with four children of whom Henry and Mary died in child- hood. Of the two remaining, Ellen is married to Rev. M. E. Kemper, a Moravian minister, re- siding at Bethlehem, and Laura Elizabeth is married to Mr. Fink.

Dr. Schultz died July 9, 1895, his wife, Anna Amanda, who was born Sept. 23, 1818, preceded him in death seven years, having passed away Oct. 17, 1888. Upon the death of her father, Mrs. Finck came in possession of the old home- stead, which was immediately razed to the ground and the present home and place of busi- ness were erected upon the old spot. Mrs. Finck was confirmed as a member of the Moravian congregation at Emaus by Rev. Wunsche, of which she is an active member. Mr. and Mrs. Finck enjoy a host of friends and are happy in entertaining them. Mr. Finck is a member of the K. of P. lodge, of the local beneficial society, and of Emaus Fire Company No. I. In politics he is a Democrat.

FINK FAMILY.

The first of the Fink family were Peter Fink and Daniel Fink, who arrived at Philadelphia on the Ship Patience on September 19, 1749, and Michael Fink, who arrived on the Ship Ja- net on October 7, 1751. Peter Fink settled in Upper Milford township, where his name occurs in the tax list of 1762. Michael Fink settled in Salisbury township and in 1764 was taxed three pounds on 190 acres of land in that township. Michael Fink had a daughter, Elizabeth, born in 1767. He died prior to. 1782. In 1785 his widow was taxed upon 188 acres of land in Salis- bury township. She died November 28, 1794, aged 58 years, 2 months and 22 days.

Peter Fink and his wife, Anna Maria, had children: John Jacob, born in 1767; Maria E., born June 12, 1779; John, born November 3, 1786; Michael, born May 30, 1788; Solomon, born May 25, 1792, and Lydia, born May 12, I794.

In 1788 Peter Fink was taxed in Salisbury township on 150 acres of land.

Jacob Fink was born in 1767 and in 1785 his name appears in the tax list as a single man in

Allentown. He was a blue dyer by trade and had a factory and machines to make woolen goods. He owned what was later known as the Gabriel Woolen Mills, located on the Little Lehigh, at the foot of Water Street. He was a good busi- nessman, reliable and punctual. He was a mem- ber of the Reformed Church and in politics was an old time Whig.

He married Catharine Miller and had eight children : Joshua, born December 13, 1807; set- tled in Illinois, where he died. He was in the woolen business and had a large family; Jacob, born December 10, 1818; Marianna, born Oc- tober 21, 1809. She married Alexander Miller, a printer of Allentown; Reuben, who settled in Lycoming county and was also in the woolen business; Sarah, wife of Thomas Mast of near Bethlehem; Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Wise, a tailor ; Mrs. John Albright, and Edwin, a soldier in the Civil War, who was killed in the Red River Expedition. Jacob Fink and his wife are buried in the Allentown Cemetery.

Jacob Fink was born December 10, 1818, at 246 Lehigh Street. In his earlier years he was employed by his father at his woolen factory and later was employed for 27 years by the Gabriel Woolen Manufacturers and succeeded his father in the business, after which he retired to private life. In 1847 he became a member of the Evan- gelical Church, in which church he was an active member for a number of years and was a member of Trinity U. E. Church. He was a Republican in politics. He died May 25, 1901, aged 82 years, and is buried in Union cemetery. He mar- ried Louisa Harwick, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth ( Horlacher) Harwick of near Quak- ertown. She was born March 24, 1822, and died February 8, 1897. Shortly after his marriage he removed to 240 Lehigh Street, where he lived the rest of his life. He had eight children :

Mary C., wife of Benjamin Frederick ; Annie C., wife of Allen D. Wolf; Jacob H .; John H. and Ella, who died in infancy; George W., of Allentown; Sarah, wife of George Dixon, and Carrie.

JACOB H. FINK, son of Jacob Fink, a mer- chant, was born in Allentown, Pa., April 21, 1847, at 240 Lehigh Street, on the same spot where his business is located. He had a common school education and when 16 years of age learned the trade of cigar making and followed the same until 1868, when he became a tobacco dealer, in which he has been engaged ever since, but in 1886 he added a grocery business and continued this line until 1907. His place of business at 242-244 Lehigh Street is one of the oldest stands in that section of the city, and enjoys a large trade. He is a Republican in politics and was

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elected a member of the common council from the Second Ward in 1876. He also served two terms in the Second Ward School Board, and 191I was elected on the new school board under the new State laws and has served on numerous important committees. He and family are attendants of the Evangelical Church. He was married June 11, 1878, to Emma J. Hartman, born Dec. 10, 1854, and died Dec. 24, 1896, daughter of William D. and Clara (Rehr) Hartman, of Allentown. They

JACOB H. FINK.

have one son : Harry E., born March 26, 1882, who is engaged in business with his father.

Mrs. Fink died December 24, 1896. He mar- ried a second time November 24, 1903, Laura Weaver, born Feby. 14, 1871, daughter of Mil- ton F. and Elamenda Amy, of Allentown. They have one son: Paul J. Fink, born Nov. 20, 1904.

Peter Fink, who was a dyer in Salisbury town- ship, was a son of Michael Fink, who was born Dec. 31, 1765 in Salisbury township, son of Michael Fink, Sr., a taxable of Salisbury in 1762. Peter Fink is buried at the Western Salisbury Church. He had a son, Daniel, born in 1813 at Emaus, who was a carpet weaver, first in Bucks county and later at Allentown where he lived for upwards of fifty years at 204 Walnut street. The last five years of his life were spent with his

son, Daniel F., in Salisbury. He died on June 27, 1902, and is buried in the Union cemetery, at Allentown. His wife Juliana Sacks was born Feb. 8, 1819, died aged 76 years. She was a daughter of Morton and Catharine (Kline) Sacks, of Lower Milford, Bucks county. They had fourteen children, namely: Emaline, mar- ried to Reuben Hilyard; Joanna, married to Amandus Lafavor; Priscilla, married to C. J. Hains; Daniel F., Amanda, married to Moses Derner; Tevillia, died aged 23 years; Theresa, married to L. Derouer ; Uriah, deceased ; Hiram, of Allentown ; Kate, married to William Beisel ; Isabella, deceased; Mary, married to Reuben A. Crusan ; William F., history follows, and Lillie Ann, widow of Alfred Horn.

DANIEL F. FINK, a retired farmer of Salis- bury township, was born in Lower Saucon town- ship, Bucks county, Jan. 19, 1843. At the age of nine years he entered the employ of Lawrence Kline and worked upon the farm for ten years. In 1862 he became a member of Co. H, Fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Militia, and was in serv- ice for fifteen days. Later he enlisted in Co. B, 176th Regiment, under Col. S. D. Lehr, and after the expiration of his time there he enlisted for a third term in Co. F, 209th Regiment Regu- lar Vol. Inf't'y. In the first enlistment he was a private, in the second, first corporal, and in the third, a sergeant. After the war was past Mr. Fink, went to Ohio and for about one and one- half years worked on farms. After his return to Lehigh county, he engaged in tenant farming and for a year conducted the late Jonas Wine's farm in Salisbury township. He then moved upon a farm in South Whitehall township owned by his father-in-law, and there he lived two years. The following twenty-three years he was a general farmer near the Lehigh river in Salis- bury. In 1890 he bought his present farm of 102 acres, which he farmed with much success until in 1912, when he retired, being succeeded by his son, Henry. Mr. Fink has been an in- dustrious enterprising and progressive citizen, and now enjoys the comforts of a well spent life.

Politically he is an Independent Democrat ; was township committeeman; assistant assessor ; auditor ; school director, and road supervisor.

On Sept. 26, 1868, he was married to Louisa Sarah Ann Butz, at Allentown, by Rev. W. Rath, who also confirmed him. Mrs. Fink was a daughter of Ephraim F. and Eva S. (Reichard) Butz. Eleven children were born unto them, namely : Tana, married J. E. Lehman, whose sketch appears in this history; Irwin, a farmer by occupation now lives in Allentown; Charles, who occupies an adjoining farm to his father ;

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Ella, married, first, Henry Lehman, and second, Harvey Kemmerer ; Amenia C., married to Ed- win Laudenslager ; Edgar T., whose history fol- lows; Bertha, the widow of Clinton Resh, re- sides at Cetronia; Harvey, a carpenter ; Victoria, married to Frank J. Clauser. Henry, who is married to Edna Ritter, they have a son, Al- len; Sarah, married Charles Schmoyer, they live near Mr. Fink, in Salisbury.

WILLIAM F. FINK, of Allentown, was born in that city March 19, 1860. At an early age he began working in Stephen Keck's brick yards, in the First ward. Two years later he accepted employment for several years with Dorney and Lynn, fire brick manufacturers, after which he began to work for his brother, Daniel F., in Salis- bury township upon the farm. After his return to Allentown. A number of years later, he learned the cigar making trade, and after two years he engaged in the manufacturing of cigars for himself, in the First ward, and continued in the business three years. Afterward Mr. Fink did hauling and teaming until 1909, when he was appointed superintendent of the great Al- lentown fair grounds which position he since serves.

In politics he is a Democrat-is active in party welfare, and for the last three terms is the con- stable of the Eleventh ward. Socially he is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, the Knights of Friendship, the Friendship Fire Com- pany and for five years he was a member of Com- pany D, N. G. P., serving under Captains Roney and Reichard.

On Sept. 3, 1883, he married Ida, a daughter of Joseph Layton whose full history appears in this volume. Eight children are born unto them, namely: Charles, Elwood, Harry (died in in- fancy), Walter, Russell, Victor, Blanche and one that died in infancy.

EDGAR TILGHMAN FINK, an enterprising young farmer in Salisbury township, was born in that district, Dec. 13, 1881 son of Daniel F. He was educated in the township schools and the Emaus high school which he attended two terms. At the age of nineteen years he began teaching school and has taught six terms in his native dis- trict and in Upper Milford township. After- ward he engaged in farming and for three years was his father's tenant. In 1910 he bought his present farm of 85 acres which is located near the Western Salisbury Church, and is known as the "Church View Farm." He is a general farmer and also raises blooded cattle, making a specialty of Ayrshire stock which are especially noted for their rich milk. Mr. Fink also conducts a dairy and ships his milk daily to Allentown.

He is active in church and Sunday school

work, having served the Lutheran congregation of the Western Salisbury Church as a deacon two years and as superintendent of the Sunday school for seven years, and for the past three years he is the president of the Sunday school.

In January, 1905, he married Edith Romich, a daughter of Morris and Annie (Richter) Rom- ich

IRWIN FRANKLIN FINK, baker in Allentown, was born March 4, 1872, in South Whitehall township, and when an infant two months old his parents moved to Salisbury township, where he was educated in the public schools and reared on a farm and he remained with his father until he became twenty-three years old. Then he started farming for himself by renting the 120- acre farm of B. F. Kline and this he cultivated successfully for seventeen years. In 1912 he moved to Allentown and since then has been en- gaged in business as a baker.

In 1895, he married Emma Isabel, daughter of Alfred and Amanda (Kerchner) Miller, ard they have five children: Hermie A., Clarence D., Amelia Louisa, Daniel A., and Catharine D. They are members of the Lutheran church in Salisbury, which he has served as a deacon. He was prominently identified with the Sunday school. He is affiliated with the Sons of Veterans at Emaus, the Knights of Friendship, and the Order of Moose ; and in politics he is a Democrat.

In the descriptive history of Lynn township there appears a log-house, which is a land-mark of that district. It was built by Heinrich Fink, a pioneer, before the Revolutionary War. It is located on the farm now owned by Aaron Moyer near New Tripoli. Heinrich Fink had the fol- lowing children, among others: I, Christian; II, Daniel; III, John, and IV, Peter. The last named removed from that community after 1790. The others lived in Heidelberg township back of Jordan valley along the mountain.

I, Christian Fink was a native of this county, and by occupation a farmer in Heidelberg, his unmarried son, Willoughby, having afterward owned his homestead. Christian was married to Salome Krum and they had these children: (1) Daniel (married twice, first to a Peter, and second to Lydia Geary, and had his home with Jacob Freibolin for fourteen years). (2) Na- than (married Elizabeth Handwerk), engaged at farming in Heidelberg, where James Boger now lives, and among his children there was a son, Paul, and a daughter, Trucilla. (3) David (married twice, first to Mary Everett and sec- ond to Annie Moyer, and had a large family. (4) Willoughby, (5) Peter (married to Eliza-

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beth Everett, lived along the Blue Mountain at a place locally known as the "Sand Spring," and their children were: Elevina, Effie Ann, Owen, Thaddeus and Cassie) ; (6) Jonas (married Mary Krum and lived in Heidelberg, where he was a shoemaker, owned 21 acres of land, were members of the Reformed church, and their chil- dren were: Alfred, Richard H., Alice, Cora and Jane) ; (7) Salome (married Jonas Hunsicker ) ; (8) Lucy (married Jacob Fink).

RICHARD H. FINK, a son of Jonas, is a farmer near Saegersville, in Heidelberg town- ship. He was born on the homestead of his father, February 23, 1866. After his educa- tion he was employed as clerk in the general store business for nearly ten years, first with Henry German and then by Edwin German. While serving as a clerk he learned how to re- pair watches and clocks and adopting this busi- ness he has followed it to this time.

In 1894 he also engaged in farming, where he now lives, his farm consisting of 113 acres. It belonged to Henry Hunsicker until 1849, when he sold it to his son, David. It is a part of two patents bearing date respectively 1805 and 1806. David built the present two-story spring house in 1850 and the barn in 1851.

He and family are members of the Reformed congregation of the Heidelberg church. In 1898 married Mary A. J. Hunsicker, a daugh- ter of Levi Hunsicker, and they had five chil- dren: Ida M., Allen T., Henry A., Clarence T., and Robert M. (who died in infancy.)

II, Daniel Fink, was a farmer in Heidelberg township and lived upon the farm where Edwin Weiss now resides. He is buried by the side of his wife (named Folk) on the Heidelberg church graveyard. Their children were: Daniel, Lafayette (killed on the railroad at Packerton, Pa.), David (married Maria Peter), Joseph, Elizabeth (1816-1886, married John Fenster- macher, 1804-1881), and Mrs. Isaac Moyer.

III, John Fink, was a laborer in Heidelberg, and lived at the Blue Mountain. His wife was Molly Behler, and their children were: Jacob (who lived at Walnutport; Pa.), and Joel (who lived upon the homestead, unmarried), Samuel (also unmarried, who died upon the homestead), John (who lived in Northampton county), Vio- letta and Rebecca.

David Fink, son of Daniel, lived upon the homestead of his father, and was a farmer. His wife was Maria Peter. They had a son, Joseph.

Joseph Fink was born in Heidelberg in 1854. He was a carpenter until 1874, when he was married, then he began farming near Jordan Valley, on a farm of 65 acres and there his widow still resides. He and family were mem-

bers of the Reformed church. On December 26, 1874, he married Mary Leiby, a daughter of Jacob Leiby, whose full history appears in this volume. Their children are: Oliver J., Charles D. J., Eve E. (died in infancy), George W., Edwin G. (died in 1909 in his 23rd year), and Elmer F.

CHARLES D. J. FINK, of Jordan Valley, is a lumber merchant in Heidelberg township, where he was born Sept. 16, 1878. He attended the township schools and later took a course in the Allentown Commercial School. He was employed at farming until in 1898, when he engaged at lumbering and in this business is still engaged, giving employment to twelve men. In politics he is Democrat, and in 1907 he was elected one of the auditors of the township. So- cially he is a member of the Odd Fellows, the Encampment and the P. O. S. of A.

In 1901 he married Clara M. Mack, a daugh- ter of Abraham and Amanda (Ebert) Mack of Slatedale, Pa., and they have these children : Irene, Charles, Earl, and Mildred.

FISTER FAMILY.

Durst Fister ( Pfister) was a pioneer of Read- ing, Pa., at which place he died in 1807. His last will is of record in the register's office of Berks county, and the names of these children are mentioned in it: John, Thomas, Henry, George, Elizabeth (deceased, who was the wife of Michael Refsnyder ), and Anna Maria, wife of John Sharff.

George Fister, son of Durst, died in 1839, and his will is also of record in Berks county.

Peter Fister, a great-grandson of Durst, and probably a grandson of Heinrich, was born at Reading, Pa., March 25, 1789, and died at Hamburg in Berks county, in August, 1867, hav- ing been buried at the St. John's church at the place. He carried on farming for many years in Greenwich township, on his farm, which was situated at Klinesville and is now owned by his grandson, Peter Fister. He was married on March 1, 1808, to Magdalena Kemmerer, who was born in Greenwich township, March 17, 1792, and the following records are taken ver- batim from their well worn "Family Bible":

FAMILIEN REGISTER.

Peter Fister begab sich in die Ehe mit Machdelena eine geborne Kummerer. Im jahr 1808 den iten March. Getrant von Pf'r Diefenbach.

GEBURTEN.

Peter Fister geboren in der Stadt Reading, Berks Co. den 25ten Marz 1789. getauft von Pfarrer Boas den 3ten Juny, confirmirt durch Pfarrer Boas den

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3ten Juny, confirmirt dwich Pfarrer Wakk, Ref. Pfr. Taufzeichen wahren yohannes Meffert und seine Frau.

Meine Ehefrau Machadena Eine geborne Kum- merer ist geboren in Greenwich township, Berks Co., im yahr 1792 den 17ten Marz und getauft von Pf'r. Herzel. Taufzeichen wahren yacob Kummerer und seine Frau Mallie. confirmirt von Pf'r Diefenbach.

Kinder von Peter Fister und seiner Frau.

I. Solomon Fister ist geboren den 5ten Decem- ber, 1808. Getauft von Pfarrer Moyer in Hamburg, Berks Co., Taufzeichen waren Heinrich Fister und seine Frau Elizabeth, confirmirt von Pr. Herman.

2. Johannes Fister ist geboren in Windsor Town- ship, Berks Co., den 7ten March 1811. Taufzeichen wahren Abraham Kummerer und seine Frau Eliza- beth, getauft von Pfr. Diefenbach und confirmirt von Pf'r Herman.

3. Peter Fister ist geboren in Greenwich Town- ship, Berks Co. den 30ten April, 1813. getauft von Pfarrer Diefenbach; Taufzeichen waren Valentine Fisher und seine Frau Anna Maria. confirmirt von Pf'r Herman.

4. Elizabeth Fister ist geboren den 5ten July im Jahr 1815 und getouft von Pf'r Herman. Tanfzeichen wahren Philip Fisher und seine Frau Elizabeth, Con- firmirt von Herman.

5. Catarina Fister ist geboren den 4ten Novem- ber im jahr 1817 und getauft von Pf'r. Herman. Taufzeichen wahren Daniel Hill und seine Frau Catarina. Confirmirt von Pf'r Herman.

6. Samuel Fister ist geboren den 21ten tag April im yahr 1820 in Grenwich Township, Berks Co., und getauft von Pf'r Herman. Taufzeicher wahren Yohannes Fister und seine Frau Hana und con- firmirt von Herman.

7. Machdalena Fister ist geboren in Greenwich Township, Berks Co., im yahr 1822 den gten August und getauft von Pf'r. Herman. Taufzeichen wahren Samuel Miller und seine Frau Magdalena und con- fiirmirt von Pf'r. Herman.

8. Ana Fister gebaren den Sten December im yahr 1824 und getauft von Par. Herman. Taufzeichen wahren Adam Kohler und sein Frau Anna.

9. Anna Maria Fister ist geboren den 29ten yuni im Jahr 1820 in Greenwich Township, Berks Co., und zeichen wahren Peter Klein und seine Frau Anna Maria.

10. Sarah ist geboren den 25ten Tag December im jahr 1828 auf die Christag und getauft von Pf'r. Herman; Taufzeichen wahren Peter Klein, Jr., und seine Frau Betti.

II. Jacob Fister ist geboren in Greenwich Town- ship, Berks Co., den 24ten November in jahr 1830. getauft von Pf'r. Herman; Taufzeichen wahren Jacof Graff und seine Frau Rebecca, confirmirt von Pf'r Herman.

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History of Lehigh county, Pennsylvania and a genealogical and biographical record of its families, Vol. II, Part 72

Author: Roberts, Charles Rhoads; Stoudt, John Baer, 1878- joint comp; Krick, Thomas H., 1868- joint comp; Dietrich, William Joseph, 1875- joint comp; Lehigh County Historical Society Publication date: 1914 Publisher: Allentown, Pa. : Lehigh Valley Publishing Co. Number of Pages: 948

Author: Roberts, Charles Rhoads; Stoudt, John Baer, 1878- joint comp; Krick, Thomas H., 1868- joint comp; Dietrich, William Joseph, 1875- joint comp; Lehigh County Historical Society
Publication date: 1914
Publisher: Allentown, Pa. : Lehigh Valley Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 948