Searching for the ancestors and descendants of William Etley born in Germany ca 1807-1864, and his wife Mary Cubbler born in Philadelphia, 1813-1900. Their children were: John Etley 1832-1911, married Esther ?, Mary Ann Etley (my ggmother) 1837-1918, married Edward Lawrence, William Etley 1840-1891, married Martha McIntyre, Caroline Etley 1841-1908, married Henderson Adair, Josephine Etley 1845-1912, married George Lawrence, George Etley 1846-47-1870, married Amanda Frenchmaker or Fenstermaker, and Sarah Etley b. 1854-55 d. bet. 1886-1890, married James K. Gilbert. All lived in and around Philadelphia, including Bucks County. Associated names are: Jesse Kirk, Burbridge, Colbridge, Milton Alford Johnson, Greeby, Ormrod, James F. Watson and Harry Smith.
William Etley may have been related to the Lancaster County Etley family, but no connection has been made as yet. William came to America sometime before 1832, as his oldest son was born in Philadelphia June 12, 1832.