Descendants of Elizabeth SECRIST & John RIDDLESBERGER

as of 28 October 2000

Return to Secrist Outline

Generation No. 1

1. ELIZABETH5 SECRIST (SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 26 Jul 17711,2, and died 31 May 1857 in Franklin Co. PA2. She married JOHN RIDDLESBERGER. He was born 29 Sep 17703,4, and died 12 Jun 1844 in Franklin Co. PA4.

Notes for ELIZABETH SECRIST:
1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. 25 Oct 1850, Series M432, roll 781, p. 143:
Dwelling 147, family 147:

Elizabeth REDDLESBERGER, 79
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Notes for JOHN RIDDLESBERGER:
Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, for the Franklin County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Chambersburg, Penna., published by Historical Works Committee of the Franklin County Chapter, c1944.

p. 183:
JOHN RIDDLESBERGER served as 2nd Lieut. with Capt. Samuel Royer, 1777-78-79 and in 1780-81. The first deed of 1779 was from Daniel Royer of Bedford Co., Penna., to John Riddlesberger of Cumb. Co., the land in Antrim Twp., joining Wm. Beddy (Beatty), John Potter, Samuel McCrea and Christian Flougher. The 2nd deed of Oct. 17, 1782, James Potter, Vice President, to John Riddlesberger. Warrant to Jacob Fyock, dated Apr. 15, 1773, who sold to John Riddlesberger, Aug. 12, 1777. Situate in Antrim Twp., called "Fiascone" (Fyerstone). The will of John Riddlesberger of Washington Twp., was dated July 20, 1838 and prob. Aug. 12, 1844. He was then "weak in body;" He left a wife Elizabeth and a son John, who was Executor of the will. A John Riddlesberger who died in 1887, left a large family. From Family Records: John Riddlesberger, b. Sept. 29, 1770, d. June 12, 1844. His wife Elizabeth, b. July 26, 1771, d. May 31, 1857. Their son, Rev. John Riddlesberger, Jr., b. March 4, 1813, d. Nov. 23, 1887. His wife Elizabeth b. Feb. 15, 1815, d. Aug. 30, 1885. They had the following issue: (1) Lydia Ann, b. Apr. 3, 1838, d. Dec. 1, 1893; Mar. William Geesaman. (2) Jacob b. Jan. 21, 1840, d. Jan. 16, 1850. (3) John b. Dec. 19, 1841, d. July 12, 1845. (4) Isaac b. Apr 5, 1844, d. Aug. 15, 1917. (5) Abraham b. June 12, 1846, d. Oct. 13, 1848. (6) David b. March 1, 1848, d. Sept. 16, 1862. (7) Samuel b. Jan. 30, 1853, d. Sept. 15, 1862. (8) Elizabeth b. Jan. 30, 1853, d. Sept. 18, 1862. Orphans' Court, June, 1839, shows a petition of Jacob Riddlesberger, and his wife Hannah, late Hannah Foreman, dau. of David Foreman, who died intestate in April last, late of Quincy Twp., decd. There were many heirs living in Ohio, Kentucky, &c. Under a Release of Aug., 1830, estate of John Horn, Washington Twp., Franklin Co., Penna., Jonathan Foreman and Josephine Riddlesberger, late Foreman, heirs of Sally Foreman, decd., who was one of the heirs of John Horn. Under Deeds, Vol. 26, 1852, is shown Catherine Foreman of Franklin Co., Penna., to John Riddlesberger of Washington Twp. John Riddlesberger, Sr., and Elizabeth his wife were to hold said land during their lives, and at their death to their heirs. Elizabeth Foreman, decd., was mar. to Jonathan Foreman, and was one of the daughters of John Riddlesberger, decd., and mother of said Catherine Foreman, above. Penna. Arch. 5th Ser. Vol. 6, p. 89, 112, 524, 532, 541, 511.
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1810 VA Census: Botetourt Co. (Series M704 roll 552):

p. 651: Jno. RIDDLEBARGER Sr.: 00111 21121 10
p. 652: Jno. RIDDLEBARGER Jr.: 00010 21110 00
Saml. RIDDLEBARGER: 42010 10010 00
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1820 VA Census: Botetourt Co. (Series M33 roll 130):

p. 70: Samuel RIDDLESBARGER
Males: 1 (10-15); 1 (45+)
Females: 2 (<10); 1 (16-25); 1 (45+)
1 engaged in agriculture

John RIDDLESBARGER Jr.
Males: 1 (<10); 1 (45+)
Females: 2 (10-15); 1 (45+)
1 engaged in agriculture

John RIDDLESBARGER
Males: 1 (45+)
Females: 1 (45+)
1 engaged in agriculture

David RIDDLESBARGER
Males: 1 (<10); 1 (16-25)
Females: 1 (<10); 1 (10-25)
1 engaged in agriculture
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1840 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. Series M704, roll 458, p. 236:

John RIDDLESPORGER
Males: 1 (70-79)
Females: 1 (60-69)
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1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. 25 Oct 1850, Series M432, roll 781, p. 143:
Dwelling 147, family 147:

Elizabeth REDDLESBERGER, 79
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Franklin County, Pa. Willbook E, p. 67:
[abstract]
John Riddlesberger of Washington Twp.
Unto my beloved wife Elizabeth my real and personal estate.
At her decease, the land which I now possess, and my personal property to my son John Riddlesberger or his heirs.
My son John Riddlesberger has built a house on my land in which he now resides.
I appoint my son John Riddlesberger Executor.
Signed 20 July 1838.
Witnesses John Price, John Flanagan.
Proved 12 Aug 1844.
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Children of ELIZABETH SECRIST and JOHN RIDDLESBERGER are:
 i. SUSANNA6 RIDDLESBERGER, b. ca 1796, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA5; d. 1 Jun 18665; m. ABRAHAM FOX5.
2. ii. NANCY RIDDLESBERGER, b. 21 Dec 1798, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; d. 8 Feb 1835.
3. iii. ELIZABETH RIDDLESBERGER, b. 8 Jul 1805, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; d. 29 May 1837.
4. iv. FRANCES RIDDLESBERGER, b. ca 1808, VA.
5. v. JOHN RIDDLESBERGER, JR., b. 4 Mar 1813; d. 23 Nov 1887.

Generation No. 2

2. NANCY6 RIDDLESBERGER (ELIZABETH5 SECRIST, SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 21 Dec 1798 in Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA5, and died 8 Feb 18355. She married JONATHAN MENTZER5 7 Nov 18155. He was born ca 1780 in PA6, and died 22 May 18587.

Notes for JONATHAN MENTZER:
1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 420:
Dwelling 254, family 285 [immediate neighbors of Solomon Secrist, 72, and wife Mary, 60)

Jonathan MENTZER, 70, Farmer, $6000, Pa.
Franny, 40, Va.
Polly, 23, Pa.; David, 21, Laborer, Pa.; John, 18, Laborer, Pa.
Nancy, 14, Pa.; Sarah A., 13, Pa.
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Children of NANCY RIDDLESBERGER and JONATHAN MENTZER are:
6. i. JACOB7 MENTZER, b. 27 Aug 1818; d. 1 Jun 1885.
7. ii. JOSEPH MENTZER, b. 4 Mar 1821, PA; d. 17 Sep 1862.
8. iii. ELIZABETH MENTZER, b. 28 Sep 1823; d. 5 Jun 1905.
iv. MARY "POLLY" MENTZER, b. ca 18278; m. JOHN ANKERBRANDT9.
9. v. DAVID A. MENTZER, b. 23 Jul 1830; d. 15 Feb 1908.
10. vi. JOHN MENTZER, b. ca 1832, PA; d. 5 Sep 1900.
vii. SUSANNAH MENTZER, b. 18339; m. CHRISTOPHER PENTZ9.

Notes for CHRISTOPHER PENTZ:
of possible interest:

1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 418B:
Dwelling 232, family 261:

William PENCE, 43, Laborer, $300, Penna.
Mary, 34
Christopher, 13, school; Ann E., 9, school; William, 6, school; Susannah, 2
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3. ELIZABETH6 RIDDLESBERGER (ELIZABETH5 SECRIST, SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 8 Jul 1805 in Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA10, and died 29 May 183710. She married JONATHAN FOREMAN10 ca 182610. He was born ca 179511.

Notes for JONATHAN FOREMAN:
1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. p. 159 (Series M432 roll 781)
Dwelling 361, family 361 [5 Oct 1850]:

Jonathan FOREMAN, 55, Farmer, $21,600
Polly, 38
Polly, 23; Saml, 21, Farmer; Cathrn, 20; Daniel, 17, Farmer, school
Elizabeth, 15, school; Sarah, 6
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Children of ELIZABETH RIDDLESBERGER and JONATHAN FOREMAN are:
 i. POLLY7 FOREMAN, b. ca 182712.
ii. SAMUEL FOREMAN, b. ca 182913.
iii. CATHERINE FOREMAN, b. ca 183014,15.
iv. DANIEL FOREMAN, b. ca 183316.
v. ELIZABETH FOREMAN, b. ca 183517.

4. FRANCES6 RIDDLESBERGER (ELIZABETH5 SECRIST, SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born ca 1808 in VA18,19. She married JONATHAN MENTZER20 Aft. 1835. He was born ca 1780 in PA21, and died 22 May 185822.

Notes for FRANCES RIDDLESBERGER:
1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 749 (Series M653 roll 1112)
Dwelling 68, family 74 [13 June 1860]:

Fanny MENTZER, 52, $8000/$125, Pa.
David, 29, Farmer, $---/$800, Pa.
Susan, 30, Pa.
Charlotte, 5; Ephriam, 2; Margaret, 6/12
Sarah ONGABROUT*, 6
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Notes for JONATHAN MENTZER:
1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 420:
Dwelling 254, family 285 [immediate neighbors of Solomon Secrist, 72, and wife Mary, 60)

Jonathan MENTZER, 70, Farmer, $6000, Pa.
Franny, 40, Va.
Polly, 23, Pa.; David, 21, Laborer, Pa.; John, 18, Laborer, Pa.
Nancy, 14, Pa.; Sarah A., 13, Pa.
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Children of FRANCES RIDDLESBERGER and JONATHAN MENTZER are:
 i. NANCY7 MENTZER, b. ca 183623; m. ALEXANDER KNEPPER24, 8 Apr 185224.

Notes for ALEXANDER KNEPPER:
possibly the following family:

1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 763 (Series M653 roll 1112)
Dwelling 170, family 181 [15 June 1860]:

Alexander KNEPPER, 31, Day Laborer, $---/$300, Pa.
Ann, 24, $---/$100, Pa.
Margaret, 9, school; John, 2; John McPHERREN, 15, Day Laborer, school
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11. ii. SARAH ANN MENTZER, b. 29 Jan 1838; d. 26 Feb 1914.

5. JOHN6 RIDDLESBERGER, JR. (ELIZABETH5 SECRIST, SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 4 Mar 181325,26,27,28, and died 23 Nov 188729. He married ELIZABETH HARTMAN30. She was born 15 Feb 181531,32,33,34, and died 30 Aug 188535.

Notes for JOHN RIDDLESBERGER, JR.:
1840 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. Series M704, roll 458, p. 231:

John RIDLESPARGER
Males: 1 (<5); 1 (20-29)
Females: 1 (<5); 1 (20-29)
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1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. 25 Oct 1850, Series M432, roll 781, p. 143:
Dwelling 146, family 146:

John REDDLESBERGER, 37, Farmer, $1470, Virginia
Elizabeth, 35, Maryland
Lyda, 12, Pennsylvania, attended school this year
Isaac, 6, attended school
Daniel "Twin," 2; Joseph "Twin," 2
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1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro, 12 Jun 1860
Series M653, roll 1112, p. 946:
Dwelling 229, family 229:

John RITTELSBERGER, 47, Farmer, $2500/$420, Pa.
Elizabeth, 45, Pa.
Lyddian, 22 (F); Isaac, 16, attended school; Daniel, 12, school; Joseph, 12, twins, school
David, 9, school; Samuel, 7, school; Elizabeth, 5
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1870 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp., P.O. Waynesboro, 9 Aug 1870
Series M593, roll 1346, p. 628:
Dwelling 387, family 408:

John RIDDLESBERGER, 57, Farmer, $2575/$725, Pa.
Elizabeth, 55, Keeps House, Pa.
Lydia, 32, No occupation, Pa.
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Children of JOHN RIDDLESBERGER and ELIZABETH HARTMAN are:
 i. LYDIA ANN7 RIDDLESBERGER, b. 3 Apr 183835,36,37,38; d. 1 Dec 189339; m. WILLIAM GEESAMAN39.
ii. JACOB RIDDLESBERGER, b. 21 Jan 184039; d. 16 Jan 185039.
iii. JOHN RIDDLESBERGER, b. 19 Dec 184139; d. 12 Jul 184539.
iv. ISAAC RIDDLESBERGER, b. 5 Apr 184439,40,41,42; d. 15 Aug 191743; m. SUSAN (RIDDLESBERGER); b. ca 184844.

Notes for ISAAC RIDDLESBERGER:
1870 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp., P.O. Waynesboro, 9 Aug 1870
Series M593, roll 1346, p. 628:
Dwelling 386, family 407:

Isaac RIDDLESBERGER, 26, Laborer, /$700, Pa.
Susan, 22, Keeps House
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v. ABRAHAM RIDDLESBERGER, b. 12 Jun 184645; d. 13 Oct 184845.
vi. DANIEL RIDDLESBERGER, b. 1 Mar 184846,47,48; d. 16 Sep 186249.
vii. JOSEPH RIDDLESBERGER, b. 1 Mar 184850,51.
viii. SAMUEL RIDDLESBERGER, b. 30 Jan 185352,53; d. 15 Sep 186254.
ix. ELIZABETH RIDDLESBERGER, b. ca 185555,56; d. 18 Sep 186257.

Generation No. 3

6. JACOB7 MENTZER (NANCY6 RIDDLESBERGER, ELIZABETH5 SECRIST, SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 27 Aug 181858, and died 1 Jun 188558. He married SUSAN BONEBRAKE58 7 Jul 184358. She was born ca 1825 in PA59.

Notes for JACOB MENTZER:
1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 750 (Series M653 roll 1112)
Dwelling 68, family 74 [13 June 1860]:

Jacob MENTZER, 41, Farmer, $700/$200, Pa.
Susan, 35, Pa.
Daniel, 13, school; David, 4, school; Mary [or Marg], 1
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Children of JACOB MENTZER and SUSAN BONEBRAKE are:
 i. DANIEL8 MENTZER, b. ca 184760.
ii. DAVID MENTZER, b. ca 185661.
iii. MARY MENTZER, b. ca 185962.

7. JOSEPH7 MENTZER (NANCY6 RIDDLESBERGER, ELIZABETH5 SECRIST, SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 4 Mar 1821 in PA63,64, and died 17 Sep 186265. He married EVE MONN65. She was born ca 1820 in PA66,67.

Notes for JOSEPH MENTZER:
1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 420:
Dwelling 256, family 287 [31 August 1850]:

Joseph MENTZER, 29, Laborer, b. Pa.
Eve, 30, Pa.
Nancy, 11; William, 9; Joseph O., 4; John D.W., 9/12

family 288:
Susan MENSLER, 66
Samuel ROBINSON, 70
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1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 748 (Series M653 roll 1112)
Dwelling 55, family 60 [12 June 1860]:

Jos. MENTZER, 39, Mason, $---/$75, Pa.
Eve, 42, Pa.
Nancy, 20, $---/$550, b. Pa. [remainder of children b. Pa.]; William, 17, Mason, school
Joseph, 13, school; John, 10, school; Selina, 7/12
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Children of JOSEPH MENTZER and EVE MONN are:
 i. NANCY8 MENTZER, b. ca 183968.
ii. WILLIAM MENTZER, b. ca 184169.
iii. JOSEPH O. MENTZER, b. ca 184670.
iv. JOHN D.W. MENTZER, b. ca 185071.

8. ELIZABETH7 MENTZER (NANCY6 RIDDLESBERGER, ELIZABETH5 SECRIST, SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 28 Sep 182372,73, and died 5 Jun 190574. She married HENRY MIDDOUR74. He was born ca 1823 in PA75.

Notes for HENRY MIDDOUR:
1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 418B:
Dwelling 231, family 260:

Henry MIDOWER, 28, Farmer, Penna.
Elizabeth, 27
David, 6, school; Delilah, 4, school; Margaret, 3* [might be "1"]; Sarah A., 1
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1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 747 (Series M653 roll 1112)
Dwelling 54, family 59 [12 June 1860]:

Henry MIDDOUR, 37, Hotel Keeper, $---/$200, Pa.
Elizabeth, 36, $900/$---, Pa.
Mary M., 17, Pa. [remainder of children b. Pa.]; David, 16, Farm Laborer, school
Jacob, 12, school; Sarah, 10, school; Elizabeth, 8, school; Lydia, 7, school; George, 6, school
William, 4; Benjamin, 2; Hugh, 4/12; Wilson KNEPPER, 1
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Children of ELIZABETH MENTZER and HENRY MIDDOUR are:
 i. MARY M.8 MIDDOUR, b. ca 184376.
ii. DAVID MIDDOUR, b. ca 184477.
iii. DELILAH MIDDOUR, b. ca 184678.
iv. MARGARET MIDDOUR, b. ca 184779.
v. JACOB MIDDOUR, b. ca 184880.
vi. SARAH MIDDOUR, b. ca 185081.
vii. ELIZABETH MIDDOUR, b. ca 185282.
viii. LYDIA MIDDOUR, b. ca 185383.
ix. GEORGE MIDDOUR, b. ca 185484.
x. WILLIAM MIDDOUR, b. ca 185685.
xi. BENJAMIN MIDDOUR, b. ca 185886.
xii. HUGH MIDDOUR, b. ca 186087.

9. DAVID A.7 MENTZER (NANCY6 RIDDLESBERGER, ELIZABETH5 SECRIST, SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 23 Jul 183088,89, and died 15 Feb 190889. He married SUSANNA BAER89 in Greencastle, Franklin Co. PA89. She was born ca 1830 in PA90.

Notes for DAVID A. MENTZER:
1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 749 (Series M653 roll 1112)
Dwelling 68, family 74 [13 June 1860]:

Fanny MENTZER, 52, $8000/$125, Pa.
David, 29, Farmer, $---/$800, Pa.
Susan, 30, Pa.
Charlotte, 5; Ephriam, 2; Margaret, 6/12
Sarah ONGABROUT*, 6
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Children of DAVID MENTZER and SUSANNA BAER are:
 i. CHARLOTTE8 MENTZER, b. ca 185591.
ii. EPHRAIM MENTZER, b. ca 185892.
iii. MARGARET MENTZER, b. ca 185993.

10. JOHN7 MENTZER (NANCY6 RIDDLESBERGER, ELIZABETH5 SECRIST, SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born ca 1832 in PA94,95, and died 5 Sep 190096. He married LEAH GIPE96. She was born ca 1834 in PA97.

Notes for JOHN MENTZER:
1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 749 (Series M653 roll 1112)
Dwelling 63, family 68 [13 June 1860]:

John MENTZER, 27, Farmer, Pa.
Leah, 26, Pa.
Franklin, 4, Pa.; Elizabeth, 3, Pa.; John, 1, Pa.
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Children of JOHN MENTZER and LEAH GIPE are:
 i. FRANKLIN8 MENTZER, b. ca 185698.
ii. ELIZABETH MENTZER, b. ca 185799.
iii. JOHN MENTZER, b. ca 1859100.

11. SARAH ANN7 MENTZER (FRANCES6 RIDDLESBERGER, ELIZABETH5 SECRIST, SOLOMON4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 29 Jan 1838101,102,103, and died 26 Feb 1914104. She married (1) CYRUS KNEPPER104 22 Sep 1855104. He was born ca 1836 in PA105. She married (2) WILLIAM BLUBAUGH106 Aft. 1866.

Notes for CYRUS KNEPPER:
1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. p. 748 (Series M653 roll 1112)
Dwelling 57, family 62 [12 June 1860]:

Cyrus KNEPPER, 24, Farmer, $2500/$400, Pa.
Sarah A., 22, Pa.
Allice, 4, Pa.; Amanda, 1, Pa.; Samuel ROBINSON, 20, Farm Laborer, Pa.
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Children of SARAH MENTZER and CYRUS KNEPPER are:
 i. ALICE8 KNEPPER, b. ca 1856107.
ii. AMANDA KNEPPER, b. ca 1859108.

Endnotes

1. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 143, dwelling 147, family 147, "Elizabeth Reddlesberger, 79."
2. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
3. 1840 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M704 roll 458), p. 236, John RiddlesporgerMales: 1 (70-79)Females: 1 (60-69).
4. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
5. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, letter dated 4 March 1998 with enclosed Family Group Sheet.
6. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 254, family 285, "Jonathan Mentzer, 70, Farmer, $6000, b. Pa."
7. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
8. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 254, family 285, "Polly, 23, b. Pa."
9. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
10. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, letter dated 4 March 1998 with enclosed Family Group Sheet.
11. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 159, dwelling 361, family 361, "Jonathan Foreman, 55, Farmer, $21,600."
12. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 159, dwelling 361, family 361, "Polly, 23."
13. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 159, dwelling 361, family 361, "Saml., 21."
14. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183, "Elizabeth Foreman, decd., was mar. to Jonathan Foreman, and was one of the daughters of John Riddlesberger, decd., and mother of said Catherine Foreman, above."
15. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 159, dwelling 361, family 361, "Cathrn., 20."
16. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 159, dwelling 361, family 361, "Daniel, 17."
17. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 159, dwelling 361, family 361, "Elizabeth, 15."
18. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 254, family 285, "Franny, 40, b. Va."
19. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 749, dwelling 68, family 74, "Fanny Mentzer, 52, $8000/$125, b. Pa."
20. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, letter dated 4 March 1998 with enclosed Family Group Sheet.
21. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 254, family 285, "Jonathan Mentzer, 70, Farmer, $6000, b. Pa."
22. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
23. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 254, family 285, "Nancy, 14, b. Pa."
24. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
25. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
26. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 143, dwelling 146, family 146, "John Reddlesberger, 37, Farmer, $1470, b. Va."
27. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 946, dwelling 229, family 229, "John Rittelsberger, 47, Farmer, $2500/$420, Pa."
28. 1870 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M593 roll 1346), p. 628, dwelling 387, family 408, "John Riddlesberger, 57, Farmer, $2575/$725, Pa."
29. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
30. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, letter to author dated 4 March 1998 with enclosed family group sheet.
31. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
32. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 143, dwelling 146, family 146, "Elizabeth, 35, b. Md."
33. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 946, dwelling 229, family 229, "Elizabeth, 45, b. Pa."
34. 1870 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M593 roll 1346), p. 628, dwelling 387, family 408, "Elizabeth, 55, Keeping House, b. Pa."
35. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
36. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 143, dwelling 146, family 146, "Lyda, 12, b. Pa., attended school."
37. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 946, dwelling 229, family 229, "Lyddian, 22."
38. 1870 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M593 roll 1346), p. 628, dwelling 387, family 408, "Lydia, 32, No occupation, b. Pa."
39. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
40. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 143, dwelling 146, family 146, "Isaac, 6, attended school."
41. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 946, dwelling 229, family 229, "Isaac, 16, attended school."
42. 1870 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M593 roll 1346), p. 628, dwelling 386, family 407.
43. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
44. 1870 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M593 roll 1346), p. 628, dwelling 386, family 407, "Susan, 22, Keeping House."
45. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
46. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183, [Note: Fendrick shows his name as "David" while in census records of 1850 and 1860 he is shown as "Daniel"].
47. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 143, dwelling 146, family 146, "Daniel 'twin,' 2."
48. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 946, dwelling 229, family 229, "Daniel, 12, attended school."
49. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
50. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. (Series M432 roll 781), p. 143, dwelling 146, family 146, "Joseph 'twin,' 2" [Note: Full birth date of twin brother Daniel/David found in Fendrick p. 183].
51. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 946, dwelling 229, family 229, "Joseph, 12, twins, attended school."
52. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
53. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 946, dwelling 229, family 229, "Samuel, 7, school."
54. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
55. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183, [Note: the 1860 PA Census, next source, shows her age as 5, so Fendrick's birth date of 30 Jan 1853 may be an error, as Elizabeth's brother Samuel has that identical birthdate].
56. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. P.O. Waynesboro (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 946, dwelling 229, family 229, "Elizabeth, 5."
57. Virginia Shannon Fendrick, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, c1944, p. 183.
58. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
59. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 750, dwelling 68, family 74, "Susan, 35, b. Pa."
60. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 750, dwelling 68, family 74, "Daniel, 13."
61. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 750, dwelling 68, family 74, "David, 4."
62. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 750, dwelling 68, family 74, "Mary [or 'Marg.'] 1."
63. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
64. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 748, dwelling 55, family 60, "Jos. Mentzer, 39, Mason."
65. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
66. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 256, family 287, "Eve, 30."
67. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 748, dwelling 55, family 60, "Eve, 42, b. Pa."
68. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 256, family 287, "Nancy, 11."
69. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 256, family 287, "William, 9."
70. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 256, family 287, "Joseph O., 4."
71. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 256, family 287, "John D.W., 9/12."
72. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
73. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "Elizabeth, 36, b. Pa."
74. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
75. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "Henry Middour, 37, Hotel Keeper, b. Pa."
76. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "Mary M., 17."
77. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "David, 16."
78. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 418B, dwelling 231, family 260, "Delilah, 4."
79. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 418B, dwelling 231, family 260, "Margaret, 3*" [might be "1"].
80. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "Jacob, 12."
81. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "Sarah, 10."
82. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "Elizabeth, 8."
83. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "Lydia, 7."
84. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "George, 6."
85. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "William, 4."
86. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "Benjamin, 2."
87. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 747, dwelling 54, family 59, "Hugh, 4/12."
88. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 254, family 285, "David, 21, Laborer, b. Pa."
89. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
90. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 749, dwelling 68, family 74, "Susan, 30, b. Pa."
91. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 749, dwelling 68, family 74, "Charlotte, 5."
92. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 749, dwelling 68, family 74, "Ephriam, 2."
93. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 749, dwelling 68, family 74, "Margaret, 6/12."
94. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 254, family 285, "John, 18, Laborer, b. Pa."
95. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 749, dwelling 63, family 68, "John Mentzer, 27, Farmer, b. Pa."
96. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
97. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 749, dwelling 63, family 68, "Leah, 26, b. Pa."
98. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 749, dwelling 63, family 68, "Franklin, 4."
99. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 749, dwelling 63, family 68, "Elizabeth, 3."
100. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 749, dwelling 63, family 68, "John, 1."
101. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 420, dwelling 254, family 285, "Sarah A., 13, b. Pa."
102. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
103. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 748, dwelling 57, family 62, "Sarah A., 22, b. Pa."
104. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
105. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 748, dwelling 57, family 62, "Cyrus Knepper, 24, Farmer, $2500/$400, b. Pa."
106. Dorothy Tyndell, 6831 Tangle Wood Lane, Waterford, MI 48327-3511 (dortyn@aol.com), e-mail letter to author, March 1998.
107. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 748, dwelling 57, family 62, "Allice, 4."
108. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 748, dwelling 57, family 62, "Amanda, 1."


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