Lehigh - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Request for birth records

bsgrze — 2013-06-16 23:24:05Z

Victor & Irene are my husband's grandparents. They lived in Allentown. My husband said that he didn't know much about either Frank or Rosie. Since Victor & Irene were married in early 1919 and their son Victor was born in April 1920, only Frank and Rosie show up on the January 1920 census. I sort of assume that Frank and Rosie were perhaps children of Irene. For a couple to adopt two children so soon after marriage...

Re: Request for birth records

jmyoung365 — 2013-06-11 05:46:42Z

What is the connection to Lehigh County?

Thanks!

Joan, board admin
Lehigh County message board

Re: Request for birth records

rgrammes1 — 2013-06-11 02:04:05Z

According to the 1930 Census, Frank and Rosie were the sdopted children of Victor & Irene Grzenczyk.

Victor & Irene had a son, Victor R. - born about 1920 in PA, and a daughter (record says son), Irene M. - born about 1923 in PA.

There was also a Susanna Zurich, listed as Mother-in-law, born about 1873 in Czechoslovakia. This would be Victor's wife Irene's mother.

Richard

Request for birth records

bsgrze — 2013-06-11 01:33:21Z

I am trying to find the name of the mother of Frank Grzenczyk, born January 1916, and Rosie Grzenczyk, born January 1918. Their father was Viktor Grzenczyk. Can someone do a lookk up or lead me to a resource who might be able to help?

helbig

dunnalee — 2013-05-24 18:21:28Z

my 2nd great grandmother was born in Allentown pa on oct 13 1882 to a Lydia Margaretha Helbig(lived in Saxony, Germany born oct 1864. Lydia is listed on the 1880 census and later moved to new York where she married james pemberton . I do not know if james pemberton is my 2nd great grandmother father. on all the census I found she always states her father is born in pennsyvlania and james is born in new York. this is what I do know

Ida Marie Pemberton
Birth 13 oct 1882 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Death 1 jan 1961 in Queens County, New York, USA
thank you if you can help my email addres is dunnalee at aol dot com

Re: Irish Catholic church in Allentown 1860-1880?

salg2008 — 2013-05-23 23:15:24Z

Immaculate Conception BVM
501 Ridge Avenue
Allentown, PA 18102-5198
Phone: 610-433-4404

Irish Catholic church in Allentown 1860-1880?

elisa_hauser — 2013-05-23 18:35:30Z

I am attempting to trace a possible lead on my 2g grandfather, and that has led me to Allentown, a city I have not researched before. The family was there from 1860 to sometime after 1880. The head of the family was a Peter Gallagher, and I am trying to determine if their adopted son, Thomas Dolan, is "my" Thomas Dolan.

Were there any predominantly Irish Catholic churches (and/or cemeteries) there during that time frame? Those would be my next resources to check out.

Thank you!

Re: pajonk family

Ellen_Kish — 2013-05-12 20:03:29Z

I believe that the PAYONK family connection is correct. Michael A Payonk, 1911-1988 was married to Anna Zayatz Payonk 1915-2003. Anna was the daughter of Frank Zayatz and Anna Hudacek. Frank was the son of Eva Zayatz ... Eva was the sister of my husband's great-grandmother Anna Zajacs Kish.

Michael Payonk (above) was the son of Martin Payonk and Anna Payonk. In 1920, they have children John, Marie, Mike, Anthony, Martin, and Andrew.

I have this documented in my tree. If you would like more info, contact me.

Re: What Newspaper??

JoeBuesgen — 2013-04-28 11:19:19Z

Allentown's German-language papers from the period (Unabhaengiger Republikaner, Der Friedens Bote, Lecha Bote) are also on microfilm at the Lehigh County Historical Society, although in my experience they tend to include "Death Notices" rather that we would consider an obit. (ie, JOHH SMITH, AGE XX, died XX/XX/XXXX in XXXXX). Given where the individual lived, you probably want to be focused on Bethlehem-area publications.

Re: Allentown Slovak speaking Catholic churches

jv1969 — 2013-04-27 02:36:09Z

Thanks for the help. I'll try that.

Re: Allentown Slovak speaking Catholic churches

d11175 — 2013-04-26 13:57:53Z

I would call this church:

http://www.parishesonline.com/scripts/hostedsites/Org.asp?ID...

If it doesn't have records dating to 1906, somebody may be able to tell you about the Slovak church in 1906.

Re: Allentown Slovak speaking Catholic churches

jv1969 — 2013-04-21 00:12:50Z

Thanks for the help. I did look through the index and the birth was not listed. Not unusual for the time.

Re: Allentown Slovak speaking Cathoilc churches

carolynkeene1 — 2013-04-20 15:03:06Z

I cannot help you with the churches at that time. Perhaps the Diocese of Allentown can if nobody is able to post the information.

Since you said she was born about 1906, I was wondering if you are aware that the index for 1906 and 1907 PA births are now online and the actual certificates are now public records?

If not, here is the link:

http://www.portal.health.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/commun...

Allentown Slovak speaking Cathoilc churches

jv1969 — 2013-04-19 02:17:44Z

I am trying to find my grandfather's sister's baptism. From what I know she was born sometime in 1906 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She would have been baptised in a Slovak/Hungarian speaking Catholic Church. Does anyone have any ideas of where I can start?
None of her siblings are born there and her parents are not married there. Her parents would have both come from Sandorf, Nyitra, Hungary.
Thanks for any help

Re: What Newspaper??

TSilfies — 2013-04-01 03:04:01Z

Based on your locations you should also try the Bethlehem Area Public Library - http://www.bapl.org/lochist/news/lhnews1.htm

Re: Lehigh/Northampton Newspaper Obit Sources

Jourdan_Marshall — 2013-03-30 03:37:45Z

Thanks for the quick response. The person I'm researching, Thomas Marshall resided in Friedensville or Fountain Hill.

I just received a copy of the register of deaths from the Lehigh Co Historical Society, and now that I know what day he died I want to find his obituary, if one was published.

Lehigh/Northampton Newspaper Obit Sources

salg2008 — 2013-03-30 02:06:21Z

Newspaper Possibilities:

http://www.allentownpl.org/obituaries_local.htm

http://www.allentownpl.org/obits.htm

http://www.eastonpl.org/PDFS/MicrofilmNewspapers.pdf

Where did the individual reside?

What Newspaper??

Jourdan_Marshall — 2013-03-30 00:23:12Z

Can someone tell me please what Lehigh/Northampton Co newspaper I should search if I'm looking for an obituary from January of 1898??

Re: Buritsch/Burits/Buritz Family

SusanBrazao — 2013-03-17 02:04:13Z

Grace-
Thanks for the email! Please contact me at SusanBrazao@comcast.net
Also, what was your mother's maiden name?

Re: Buritsch/Burits/Buritz Family

grace_cf — 2013-03-15 02:48:00Z

I am trying to find information about my grandparents John & Anna Buritsch. I am Frank Buritsch's daughter. He does not know the names of his grandparents in Austria. Do you have any information about the family members in Austria?

Re: Searching for info on Horatio, Susan and Ira Coffin (born in the 1790's)

sjryan877 — 2013-03-13 02:04:53Z

Hello!
It is so wonderful to meet a long lost cousin!

First, thank you so much for telling me about George's middle name. I didn't realize it was spelled with 2 Ps instead.

It seems like you have searched for some time for the missing link - what other avenues have you tried? I actually came across a reference via the LDS family search site however it was for a John Coffeen who immigrated from Ireland, founding the town of Cavendish, VT. It looked promising but the dates didn't seem to jive. I am tempted to get the microfilm on loan at my nearest Family Center to see if there is more info. I wanted to see if you had already checked it out and ruled it out.

I have thought about doing the DNA test but wasn't sure just how much information it provides. Did you get a lot of information about the Coffin lineage?

My line is Ira / George / Mabel A. Coffin Fitzpatrick / Mabel Anna Fitzpatrick Needer / Constance Needer / and me Shirley Aubrey Ryan!

Looking forward to our continued discussions!

Shirley Ryan
Ellisville, MO
Sjryan877@msn.com

Re: Searching for info on Horatio, Susan and Ira Coffin (born in the 1790's)

EricBCoffin — 2013-03-12 02:17:40Z

Well Hello my dear cousin Shirley!!

I was part way through a response to your note earlier today and I'm not sure if it went through. I'll assume not. Otherwise, I'll be repetitive but that's OK when it comes to cousins.

We have the same g-g-grandfather which makes us 3rd cousins, right? How exciting! Those Coffins of prior generations had lots of babies and they made us which was pretty great of them don't you think? Ira and Magdalena had 19 children of which I think 11 or 12 made it to adulthood. She must have been one amazing woman.

I believe George's middle name is Streppe rather than Streepe. I used to think the later also but was corrected by another cousin and I've seen the corrected spelling in several records.

Back to Ira A Coffin, Sr. It appears that Ira and his older siblings Horatio Nelson Coffin and Susan Coffin must have landed in a space ship as there are no known records of their ancestry. Yet. Until we came along and solved the big mystery. And there are many other cousins interested in the truth regarding their parents. You'll find some family trees showing their parents were John Coffin and Patience Bennett but there is no proof. There are recordings that Susan was born near Boston but again no proof.

Have you participated in the ancestry DNA test? I recently received my results and they were very interesting but even more confusing. I have found a few other cousins going back to George and Ira but only one DNA match to someone with roots back to Tristram Coffin who emigrated in 1642 from England. I'm hoping that as more people participate in the DNA test that more links will surface.

My line is Ira A/George Streppe/James Price/Theodore Gladstone/Robert Franklin and me Eric Benjamin.

Can you tell me more about your line?

Your cousin,
Eric Benjamin Coffin
Stoughton, WI
ebcoffin@gmail.com

Looking for Susanna Ellis b. 1857

k8ren — 2013-03-09 15:08:53Z

I am hoping someone might be able to find a marriage record for Susanna Ellis---she may be the mother of my brick wall grandfather Edgar Carey b. 1873.

Susanna was the daughter of William and Pauline (Holback) Ellis. Wm died in the Civil War (I have his pension file) and Pauline remarried, to Daniel Drum and later to someone named Rummeler. I cannot find Susanna after the 1860 census. Her sister Sarah married Joseph Rehr of Pottsville and lived in Philadelphia till her death in 1940. Sarah was supposedly my grandfather's aunt and Susanna was her only sister. Joseph Rehr had 5 sisters:
Ellen born in 1852
Clara Elizabeth b. 1856
Emily b. 1860
Sarah/Sallie 1862-1912 died unmarried
Laura b. 1866

If I can trace Susanna, I may have a breakthrough. Any help much appreciated.
Kate

Re: Searching for info on Horatio, Susan and Ira Coffin (born in the 1790's)

sjryan877 — 2013-03-07 03:59:15Z

Hello, my name is Shirley Ryan and I am trying to find the parents of Ira Coffin, Sr. My great great grandfather was George Streepe Coffin and everything seems to point to Ira Sr as his father but then things become blurry regarding his parents. Have you had any luck in your search?

Hausman - Hollenbach - Gross Photos (ca. 1900)

WilliamPolan — 2013-03-04 17:50:42Z

I attended a flea market near Washington DC and purchased two old photos (ca. 1900) with the hopes of returning them to an interested family member. The first is 2"x3" in size and identified on the reverse as "Valeria Hausman Hollenbach." The photographer was Hunsicker & Warmkessel, Allentown, PA. Through research on Ancestry.com I found Valeria Hausman married Thomas B. Hollenbach and lived in Lehigh County.
The second is a 4.5"x6.5" cabinet photo from about the same time period and identified on the reverse as "Adora Gross." Research on Ancestry shows Adora to be the sister of the woman in the first photo, Valeria, and that she married Oliver J. Gross. The photographer is identified as Lenharts, Allentown, PA.
Both ladies are buried in Neffs Uniion Cemetery, Lehigh County.
Feel free to contact me if you have a true genealogical interest in these people and we can discuss a transfer in ownership of the photos. Enjoy!

Re: Buckman

JuanitaNaron — 2013-02-25 18:32:32Z

Ginger, I hope this reaches you after so many years. Are you still researching? I am interested in the Ludwic Kopp who married Elizabeth Mortiz. Please contact me.

Re: Warminski, Warminsky

adongas — 2013-02-23 18:04:47Z

My name is Anne Dongas. My maiden name was Warminski. My mother was Eva and my father was Stanley A. Both are deceased. My father had 9 borthers and sisters, most of whom were from the Bethlehem area. All of the names listed in your post correspond to the names of my uncles and aunts. I would love to be in touch with any remaining family members.

225th Anniversary Weisenberg Church, New Tripoli, Penna., 1976

lai1219 — 2013-02-22 02:19:59Z

Does anyone have access to this book?

I would like to obtain a copy of the page with the baptism of David Mantz, baptized 13 Mar 1812 by Rev. Jacob Tiefenbach, Reformed. He is the son of Jacob and Anna Maria (Wertman) Mantz.

Thanks,
Anne

Re: LOGUE/Allentown (Daniel & Lillian)

d11175 — 2013-02-20 23:59:19Z

Every year when I visit the graves of my grandparents in Sacred Heart Cemetery, I notice the Logue headstones, which are a row up. This year I took pictures because Lillian's is sinking into the ground and perhaps somebody in the future would be interested. I pushed away the grass and noticed her year of death was not engraved. Year of birth is 1885. I thought I would check the Ancestry boards to check for possible posts. I'm attaching the photos, if interested. They were taken 09.25.2012

Re: LOGUE/Allentown (Daniel & Lillian) (Post 2 of 2)

d11175 — 2013-02-20 23:52:07Z

Daniel's marker

Re: Land Purchase Record 1758 - Frederick Shneider, John Lapp, Leonard Wassum

dwasson66 — 2013-02-18 06:40:32Z

Read your msg. Trying to find where my,gr grandfather x6 is buried. He Is Leonard Wassum. Any info appreciated. Also would like to know where this property is now. Thanks

Re: The Doll Family of Pennsylvania (Lehigh and Northampton County)

mosiermiller — 2013-02-15 15:18:04Z

I don't have anything on Abraham Doll, but I have picked up his daughter, Anna Johanna Strouss, in Crawford Co., PA.
She and Reuben are buried at Venango Cemetery, Venango Twp., Crawford Co., PA and can be found on FindAGrave.com.
David (in Akron, OH)
mosier4640@msn.com

Re: WARNE

oncered2003 — 2013-02-10 20:31:52Z

looked at naturalization records. there is a
josiah warren living in queens, last name of person who vouched for him quarterman. year listed as 1866. person who
wanted to become citizen had to be in u s at least 5 years
or came over when young then had declaration of intent and
naturalization at same time. if our josiah came over 1861
or if young came over would have had to left soon after
1861 census. i had photo of josiah with photo studio in
wrexham wales, where one of his brothers lived. don't know
why but josiah's mother died in coedpoeth new south wales.
can't find any record josiah's father john. mother elizabeth
and children in mary tavy 1861. was told josiah came over
first then sent for her. josiah's arrival before ellis
island so would have had gone through castle gardens n y
(website online) but couldn't find there. will check again.
was in contact with ray barnes but i already had the info
he sent me.

Re: WARNE

oncered2003 — 2013-02-06 02:01:51Z

have info at my READY family tree under josiah warne.
photos,marriage certificate, info on josiah being minister,
photo of wedding party where grandma laura wrote my mother's
sister's daughter's wedding. 1900 census at ancestry eliza
says they arrived u s 1875 but was in pa by then. info ancestry
suggests that modbury devon eliza is ours plus was told by thelma
(john warne's daughter) eliza had sister who went to australia
and modbury devon eliza had one. modbury devon eliza had mother
mary carne mumford who died in gunnislake and josiah born there.

Re: WARNE

Moore_Eddy — 2013-02-03 22:58:27Z

Josiah and Eliza Warne are my G-G-Grandparents. They had six more children;Minnie Louisa,Mary Annie,John Fruncer, Laura June, Nellie Sophia, Franklin. Minnie Louisa Warne/Smith is my Great Grandmother. I remember attending the Warne Family Reunion at the Westbrook Park in Canton,Ohio. I have additional information on the Warne Family and would be glad to share all.

Re: I. C. Cemetary

MargieBrubeck — 2013-01-28 16:56:38Z

Peter Gallagher died in a mine accident in Mauch Chunk in 1855. Could you find his burialnear there? Either in Mauch Chunck or Allentown area? Thank you.

Re: I. C. Cemetary

MargieBrubeck — 2013-01-28 16:34:33Z

Today is the first time I have seen your message. No, I have no relatives in I.Com. Cemetery in Jim thorpe.

I am so sorry about not receiving these messages. Where have they been?

Re: I. C. Cemetary

MargieBrubeck — 2013-01-28 16:30:30Z

You will be hard pressed to believe this:Today is the first time I have found these messages about I.Conception Cemetery. I have been there. I have checked all the Gallaghers. I didnot know Allentown I.C. was connected to this cemetery. I will have to ask them.

I am so touched that you offered to go to Jim Thorpe's I.C. for me. What a beautiful person you are.

Re: William Murray

janetjensen841 — 2013-01-22 13:56:24Z

found my family in the 1940 census in N.Y.C..Now to work backwards from there.Thanks

Re: William Murray

rgrammes1 — 2013-01-21 15:39:08Z

The only William Murray or variant spelling (i.e. Murry, Murrey, etc.) in Lehigh County in 1940 is the below family.

1940 Census > Lehigh > Allentown > District 39-50B

Paul Murray, Head, Male, White, age 39, 1901, married, born in PA
Elizabeth Murray, Wife, Female, White, age 36, 1904, married, born in PA
William Murray, Son, Male, White, age 09, 1931, single, born in PA
Paul Murray, Son, Male, White, age 07, 1933, single, born in PA

Re: William Murray

janetjensen841 — 2013-01-21 00:49:02Z

I do appreciate all you are doing, Thank You.did check out this family and they are not mine.How sad.I talked to some of the relatives and they know that that is not their William. Guess I will have to get in touch with the orphanage to see if that is a lead. Let's hope.

Re: William Murray

rgrammes1 — 2013-01-21 00:19:54Z

Here's a little help:

1910 Census Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Philadelphia Ward 21 > District 0382

159 Murray William J Self (Head) Male White 50 abt 1860 Married Ireland Ireland Ireland
159 Murray Margaret Wife Female White 43 abt 1867 Married England Ireland Ireland
159 Murray Catherine Daughter Female White 25 abt 1885 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
159 Murray Mary Daughter Female White 23 abt 1887 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
159 Murray Michael Son Male White 20 abt 1890 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
159 Murray Margaret Daughter Female White 17 abt 1893 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
159 Murray Helen Daughter Female White 15 abt 1895 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
159 Murray John Son Male White 11 abt 1899 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
159 Murray Julia Daughter Female White 9 abt 1901 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
159 Murray William Son Male White 5 abt 1905 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England

1920 Census Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Philadelphia Ward 21 > District 497

18 Murray Margaret Head Female White 52 abt 1868 Widowed England Ireland Ireland
18 Murray Katherine Daughter Female White 30 abt 1890 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
18 Murray Margaret Daughter Female White 24 abt 1896 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
18 Murray Helen Daughter Female White 22 abt 1898 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
18 Murray John Son Male White 21 abt 1899 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
18 Murray Julia Daughter Female White 18 abt 1902 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
18 Murray William Son Male White 15 abt 1905 Single Pennsylvania Ireland England
18 Keenan Mary Daughter Female White 30 abt 1890 Widowed Ireland Ireland Ireland

PA Death Index –
NAME WHERE DIED SNDX DATE DIED FILE #
WILLIAM MURRAY W CHSTR M600 06 01 45 50021
WILLIAM MURRAY U TPKN T M600 06 28 45 49321
WILLIAM J MURRAY TITUSVL M600 09 27 45 84599
WILLIAM P MURRAY GREEN'SBG M600 04 11 45 35622

William Murray

janetjensen841 — 2013-01-19 15:16:44Z

Hi, Iam looking for info.on my father william Murray born april 15 1905 in Lehigh Pa.He died in 1945 in a car accident in Pa. I was 2 so don't remember anything.His parents were William Murray and Margaret Stuart.My mother was Elizabeth allison who died when I was less than a yr old. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: GOOD/GUTH

ggaspero — 2013-01-17 08:21:31Z

I sent you information privately, as I am not sure I have the correct person. I didn't want to post something incorrectly on a public forum.

Re: Allentown, PA Obit Lookup Request

john248g — 2013-01-15 10:18:44Z

Thank you very much.

Re: Allentown, PA Obit Lookup Request

d11175 — 2013-01-15 09:23:50Z

There is a lookup volunteer for The Morning Call. Here is the link:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obitl/volp...

Clara's obit (published 01.26.1921, p. 7) has been indexed but not Steven/Stephen. The dates indexed in the link below show that June 5 through June 18, 1925, have not been indexed. Since you have the DOD, the lookup volunteer should be able to find it.

http://www.allentownpl.org/obits.htm

Allentown, PA Obit Lookup Request

john248g — 2013-01-14 23:09:37Z

"Does anyone have access to old Allentown, PA Obituary notices for a look-up? I am trying to find a copy for Steven (Stephen) Rumbel (or Rumble) died 10 Jun 1925 and his wife Clara Reed-Rumbel (Rumble) died 25 Jan 1921 both died in Allentown,…" Thank You!

Re: geneaology

dfenste11 — 2013-01-13 21:15:17Z

I would love to see those pictures. I may be able to help.

Re: geneaology

lukejen97 — 2013-01-12 18:37:01Z

Nellie & Percy passed away before I was born and my grandmother lived in NJ and I didn't get the chance to see her much before she passed away. My mother passed away 13 years ago as well so I have very limited information. I never heard anything about Nellie's upbringing, thank you for sharing. I appreciate you forwarding the letter once you are able to. My mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother (Nellie) & great grandfather (Percy) and Percy's parents Lewis & Bertha Will are all buried together along with some other Will family members. I only recently found some pictures of Nellie that my Mom had that we thought were lost, but a relative found them. I also found some very old pictures of either Will or Fenstermacher people, but there are no names on the pictures and no one is alive on that side of the family to help!

Re: geneaology

dfenste11 — 2013-01-12 11:09:45Z

Your great grandmother was ny grand aunt.I have the letter from Her scanned into my other computer which just broke/\. I hope to have it fixed this week and will gladly send it to you. Are you able to see my family tree? Did your great grandmother talk about her siblings? They had a very rough upbringing. Your great great grandmother Mary Webb 1st husband (William Fenstermacher) died in 1893. She then remarried a John Swartz. He was very abusive. Mary placed my grandfather, Albert Kaercher Fenstermacher (Nellie's brother), in Girard College for orphan boys. He was there from age 7-15. Are you able to see the page I have for Nellie? All I have is public information on her.