A directory of the eleventh census of the population of Schuylkill County : giving the names and ages of males and females, published by cities, boroughs, wards, townships, precincts or towns, in connection with a business directory of the same for advertising purposes ... together with a brief historical resume of each district, statistics, etc
iv, 317 p. : ill., maps, music, plans, ports. 29 cm.
Notes
Click on table of contents bar for more complete information.
Includes index.
Abraham Wohlegemuth was born in Germany in 1714 and immigrated to Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Miller. They lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and named their homestead Chestnut Bottom. Their children included Henry, Christian, Abraham, Mary, Barbara and Salome.Descendants also lived in Colorado, Iowa, Arizona and Delaware.
Contents
Appendix : Passenger list for Ship Harle--1785 Inventory of Abraham Wohlgemute, deceased--Reproductions of last will and testaments--Land patents for Hickory Level and Chestnut Bottom--window blind family tree.
Pennsylvania historic marker on US Route 30 four miles northwest of Gettysburg reads :"Surveyed in 1766. Named for an estate in England.The Manor was about 6 miles wide and 12 miles long with the southern boundary at present Mason-Dixon Line. It was the second largest reserved estate of the Penns in Pennsylvania. The western boundary line of the Manor was near this point."
Includes state records from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New York, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Our families -- Family stories and keepsakes -- Getting started -- What does that mean? -- Where to find help -- Helpful technology -- A land of many cultures -- Wartime America -- A personal story -- Final thoughts.
Summary
Discusses genealogy, the study of one's family, examining how such an interest develops, how to get started, how to use family stories and keepsakes, where to get help, and the positive effects of such study.
