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.
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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.
Windows include memorials to George Andes (1811-1890), Henry Hottenstein (1835-1909), Stephen Kopp (1817-1903), Frantz Wagaman (1830-1901), Emanuel Minick (1827-1902), Maria Shreiner (1824-1905), Sallie McLaughlin (1836-1909), Mrs. John Usner (1872-1966), Mrs. J.S. Zerphy (1873-1948), Sarah H. Achey (1829-1885), Elizabeth M. Gamber (1844-1916), Philip Brehm (1797-1870).
Title from cover.
Includes photographic reproductions of tombstones and inscriptions on stained glass windows with genealogical and historical text.
no. 1. The family history vacation that involves kids
Summary
"Your family field trip can be more than a vacation. It can become a way to research your family history that involves the entire family, no matter what their ages. This book will stimulate interest in genealogy among children showing how to have fun while making basic trip preparations, playing travel games, doing library research, learning while visiting relatives, traveling overseas, and returning home." [from the publisher]
