November 10, 1988
Coordinated and Compiled by -
Gerald C. Wagoner, Sr. 5110 N. Croft Mill Rd. Bradford, OH 45308
With Assistance From - Gladys (Cool) Royer 25457 C. R. 43 Goshen, IN 46526
& Lowell H. Beachier 1612 W. Grayson Rd. Modesto, CA 9'5359 qs3;i
information Pertaining to Old Order River Brethren by - Stephen Scott R#1 - Box 362 Columbia, PA 17512 OLD GERMAN BAPTIST BRTHR: MIGRATION PATTERNS
October 17, 1988
In the early years, settlement of the Brethren in the eastern portions of the United States, is very ably told by the various Brethren historians. Included in this sto are ancestors of the Old German Baptist Brethren along with family progenitors of all
Brethren groups.
While this portion of writing deals directly with genealogical interests and pursuits of Old Order families - we will begin by offering a bit of general information.
As Brethren began coming to Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1719 & 179, ever pushing westward to new frontiers, the migration never really stopped until they reached the west coast many decades later.
Maryland & Virginia began to be settled before the Revolution and just prior to
1800, members were found as far west as Kentucky, Ohio and even Missouri. Through the
Pittsburgh and Ohio River gateways, most of the remaining states were settled. Railroads also played a significant role in colonizing the western states.
Our attention will now center around migration patterns and family names of brethren in the Old German Baptist Brotherhood. After Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska were settled, cheap land and new frontiers continued to lure the Lrethren westward as the twentieth century approached.
Old Order Brethren first landed in California in 1885 having migrated mostly from
Kansas, Wyoming & Oregon. Early families were; Gish, Brubaker, Garber, Flory, West,
Bauman, Kessler, Wagoner, Cover & Rumble. Small settlements had existed in Wyoming and
Oregon a few years previous but were discontinued soon after 1900. Oregon revived in the 1960's in the Dallas area with the arrival of the Davidson & Swearingen families.
Several states had at one time attracted Old Order Brethren homesteaders who re- mained a few years then removed to other areas because of isolated conditions, drought, etc. Included in the above are, Colorado, Wyoming, Iowa, North Dakota & Wisconsin. In most cases these families either returned to where they came from (usually Indiana & Kansas) or continued westward to California. (2)
In recent years, Brethren have moved to the states of Washington and Mississippi.
Some family names for Washington are: Gish, Young, Bauman & Brubaker - mostly from Modestc
California. More Brethren from California are contemplating this move. Mississippi families consist of: Beery, Long, Bowser, Neff & Garber. These members settled there in the 1970's - all having originally come from Southern Ohio.
Elder George Long was one of the first Brethren ministersin Michigan - identitying with the OGBB in 1883. In the next few decades more families arrived - mainly from Ohio and Indiana including: Neffs, Brovonts, Millers, Cables, Metzgers, Balsbaughs,
Covers, etc. But, time has taken its toll as most descendants of these families identi- fying with the church no longer live in Mighigan. The present area of concentration centers around Scottvlllo in Mason County with younger members of non-Brethren background.
We have not as yet considered OGEB migration to Florida The very first family to settle in this state occurred in 1911 when Elder Solomon Flora & family moved to the Homestead area. Within two years (1913) he passed away but family members remained
awhile longer before returning to Indiana. In about 1922, Harley and Jesse Knaus from
Knob Noster, Missouri, also came to Homestead as young men. Then, about two years later,
Elder Wilson Wilt moved from Blackstone, Virginia to near Lakeland. The Knaus brothers remained for a number of years then returned to Missouri, but family members have perm-
anently located at Homestead. Additional Brethren names in this state are: Boone, Ski1es
Cook, Monler, Graybill and Kinzie.
One last area of more recent migration will be mentioned. Georgia! Two younger deacon brethren and their families (Eller & Lynch) moved from the West coast to the
Cleveland, Georgia area. At this time it is too soon to evaluate the move in terms of
a permanent settlement. GHNi'ALOGICAL .1RITING OF OGBI3 & OTHHRJ
November 7, 1938
THE AKERS FAMILY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA - COMBINED WITH THE BOONE, CANNADY, HIC4AN & PRIDGEN FAMILIES - 1953 by Alonzo Edwin Akers
* AUSTIN FAMILY HISTORY - (INDIANA) by Leora (Wagoner) Austin, R#1 - Box 162, Frankfort, IN 46041
HISTORY OF THE BALSBAUGH FAMILY - 1983 by Edward U. Balsbaugh, Jr., Fargo, ND
BARTON FAMILY GENEALOGY (Author Unknown) For information write: Lloyd Barton, 25031 S. Mohler Rd. Ripon, CA 95366
DESCENDANTS OF MICHAEL BEEGIThEY AND BARRO IITKEN - 1978 by W. G. Beeghley, P.O. Box - 6289, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
* THE EZRA BENEDICT FAMILY - 1986 by Yvonne Nead Bauman, R#3 - Box 184, Garnett, KS 66032 THE BOOCHER FAMILY - c1980 by Clark C. Boocher, 7164 S. Tipp-Cowlesville Rd., Tipp City OH 45371
HISTORY AND RECORD OF THE CLAN OF RUDOLPH BOLLINGER FROM SWITZERLAND - 1951 by Noah Bollinger, South Whitney, IN
*YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW - THE BOONE FAMILY - 1968 by Naomi Brubaker, 7115 E. Tipp- 9' Elizabeth Rd., New Carlisle, OH 45344 *THE FAMILY HISTORY OF DANIEL A. BOWMAN (1849-1936 in Franklin Co., VA) by Rebecca Brunk, R//4 - Box 5941 Salem, VA 24153
* EPHRAIM (1818-1885) & 1TIZAI3L1'H (BOWEER i32.!891) BROVONT by Ray Brovont. For infor- mation, contact: Naomi Brovont, 24256 S.R. 119, Goshen, IN 46526 * 11SDER WILLIAM CLARK GENEALOGY (1814-1976) by Linda Mbser, 61166 C.R. 15, Goshen, IN 46526 *THE COOK FAMILY TREE (1776-1957) - by Ruth (Cook) Bowers, R#2 - Box 2)2-C, Silver Lake, IN 46982 A GENEALOGICAL STUDY OF THE DENLINGER FAMILY - 1975 by Carl E. Denlinger, 72) Inwood Place, Maumee, OH 43537 THE JOHN DENLINGER FAMILY TREE (1809-1958) by Elsie (Denlinger) McNelly *THE FAMILY OF ISRAEL DENLINGER AND MARY (DENLINGER) HYRE (1777-1965) by Nancy (Landes) Bauman.. 2220 Roble Avenue, Modesto, CA 95354 A HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF PETER EICHENBERG FAMILY - 1955 by Charles S. Ikenberry and W. Lewis Eikenberry. THE FILBRUN FAMILY - 1971 by Phyllis Filbrun MNe11y
LEGACY OF ADAM FISHER - 1985 by James S. Fisher, Piscator Publications, 908 N. Mad.isc, Jackson, MS 392)2 JOEL FISHER FAMILY - 1988 by Russel E. Fisher, R#5 - Box 486, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 Genealogical Writings of OGBB & Others - Page #2
FLORY/FLORA/FLEURY - 1948 by W.Q. Bunderman * SOLOMON (1853-1913) AND HANNAH CATHERINE "KATE" RIEST FLORA FAMILY - 1978 by Loren Moser, 6011 C.R. 15, Goshen, IN 46526 THE GARBER HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL RECORD - 1964 by Clark M. Garber, Butler, OH
GROSSNICKLE DESCENDANTS - 1983 by Carol foyer, Denver, CO
ANCESTORS AND DESCENDANTS OF GEORGE ROSS AND HANNAH HECKMAN by Keith Ross, 29 Oak Drive, North Manchester, IN 46962
HEETER FAMILY LETTERS (1842-1888) INCLUDING THE FIRST AND SECOND GENERATIONS OF SEBASTIAN KEETER. (1760-1846) - 1978 edited by Lester M. Binnie, 25 Oak Drive, N. Manchester, IN 46962 HOLFINGER - STREIB FAMILY TREE - 1955, Contact Paul Holfinger, 3910 W. Farrington Rd., Covington, OH 45318
DESCENDANTS OF RUDOLPH HOLSINGER - 1976 by Paul G. Holsinger, M.D. * HOPKINS FAMILY - c1974 by Walter A. Hopkins, 7745 W. Marlin Rd., Covington, OH 45318 THE HUYFORD FAMILY HISTORY (1729-1909) by Franklin Pierce Hoffert, Indianapolis, IN * CALEB HUNSAKER FAMILY - 1975 by Treva Lapham, Elida, OH * KINGS FAMILY TREE - 1981 by Frances (King) Rapp, 7730 W. Marlin Rd., Covington, OH 45318 OUR COMMON HERITAGE (The Kinsley Family of Stark Co., OH) - 1966 by Robert Kinsley, Box 85, Greentown, OH 44630 THE KINZIE FAMILY TREE (1738-1961) by Lola E. Karn * ERNEST KUHL/COOL FAMILY (1788-1977) by Gladys Cool Royer, 25457 C.R. 32, Goshen, IN 46526 LEST WE FORGET - SAMUEL & MARY K[JHNS & SAMUEL & MAGDALENA KUTINS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS - 1986 by Emerson & Ruth Miller, 219 Brookwood, Bluffton, OH 45817 * THE WILLIAM AND LUCINDA (SMITH) LANDES FAMILY - 1987 by Alva D. Landes, 5510 W. Farrington Rd., Covington, OH 45318 HISTORY OF DAVID LANDIS, SR., WHO MIGRATED TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO AND HIS DESCENDANTS - 1963 by Catherine Landis Stewart, 3121 Hastings Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89107 THE BIG LONG FAMILY IN AMERICA (1736-1979) - 1981 by Harvey Lawrence Long ALEXANDER MACK THE TUNKER AND DESCENDANTS - 1943 by Freeman Ankrum METZGZR FAMILY HISTORY (1653-1981) by Cloice E. Metzger, Rj2 - Box 97, Warsaw, IN 46580 * ANCESTORS AND DESCENDANTS OF ANDREW S. M2ZGER (1700-1984) by Rosa L. Yoder, 919 N. Greene Rd., Goshen, IN 46526 * DANIEL MirZGER GENEALOGY (1814-1913) by Linda Moser, 61166 C.R. 15, Goshen, IN 46526 Genealogical Writings of OGEB & Others - Page 113
* JOHN F. MEPZGER FAMILY HISTORY - 1966 by Gladys Royer, 25457 C.R. 32, Goshen, IN 46,4426
* CHRISTIAN MILLER (1869-1960) - 1968 by Marcus Miller, 7770 W. Marlin Rd., Covington, OH 45318
* THE FAMILY TREE OF L--'VI AUD TMILY (HURLEY) Miller - 1982 by Maurice & Marjorie Miller, Modesto, CA
JACOB MILLER OF 1748 - 1936 by J. Carson Miller, Moores Store, VA
MICHAEL MILLER OF 1692 - 1986 by Floyd R. Mason, 4.409 Park Rd., Alexandria, V 223123122-
THEETHE MOHLER FAMILY OF OHIO (Descendants of Jacob Mohler, Grandson of Ludwig Mohler) - 1958 by Louise Martin Mohler, Beaver Falls, PA
RUDOLPH MOHLER FAMILY (cl696-1955) by Horace H. Mohler, Dayton, OH
MATTHIAS NEAD FAMILY IN AMERICA (1753-1973) by Betty (Miller) Wuratner, 434 Dunigan Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377 ROLLING STONES THAT GATHERED, A MOSS FAMILY HISTORY by Elaine Shreves
PAUL FAMILY RECORD (1763-1963) by Lawrence W. Shultz, North Manchester, IN
PEOPLE AND PLACES (1890-1970)by Lawrence W. Shultz, North Manchester, IN
THREE SONS OF STEFFAN PETRY (1729-1977) by Merl Rummel, Trinty Broadcasting TV, Richmond, MY RELIGIOUS AND PATERNAL HERITAGE OF THE CHURCH OF THE BRFHREN AND GENEALOGIES OF THE PROWANTS, BURKHARTS, SHAFF.RS AND DICKEYS (1708-1968) by Pauline Shafer Tracy
* A MEMORIAL - THE RENICKERS AND BOOMEE SHINES - A HISTORY AND RECORD GENEALOGY - 1978 by Mabel Brubaker. For info, contact: Donald Brubaker, 301 Sylers Lane, N. Manchester, IN 46962
HISTORY OF THE ROYEH FAMILY IN AMERICA - 1928 by J. G. Francis RUTHRAUFF' S FAMILY HISTORY (1560-1925) by Mary Rutrauff Hoover
HISTORY OF THE SHIDLER FAMILY by Harry W. Shideler
JOHN SHIDELER (1710-1784) by Elnora Hichinger Brumbaugh
ANCESTORS AND DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM HARRISON SHELL AND CLARA ELIZABETH GIBSON - 1985 by Arthur G. Shull, 24 Oak Drive, H. Manchester, IN 46962
THE HOUSE OF SPITTLER/SPITLiR - 1977 by Gale H. S. Honeyiian, 470 Grove - //2, San Francisco CA 94103 * STONER FAMILY GENEALOGY - 1971 by Walter A. Hopkins, 7745 W. Marlin Rd., Covington, OH 45 DAVID STUDIBAKER (1814-1863) - 1969 by Lugene S. Wierbach, Balboa Island, CA
THE STUDFA1ER FAMILY IN AMERICA (1736-1976) by Walter Carlock, Alvin Girard Faust, F. Irene Miller, Tipp City, OH Genealogical 14ritinp,,u of OGI3U & Others - Pago '
Ai'TCESTORS AND DESCENDANTS OF ABRAIIA!'! AND HLIZABTII WAGONER (1735-1979) by Rose L. (oder, 919 N. Greene Rd., Goshen, IN 46526
* WAGONER FAMILY GENEALOGY (Jacob "169-1946" & Emma Plunkett "1886-1949" Wagoner in Anderson Co., KS)by Melvin L. Wagoner, P.O. - Box 26, Westphalia, KS 6e093
* THE JOSEPH WAGONER FAN, ILY 'REE - c.L970 by lve1yn L. Gripe, R;1 - Box 9. Ro'svi11e, IN 46065
THE WFNGR BOOK - 1978 by Eamuel E. Wenger - Order from: Penna. Gernan Heritage History, Inc 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, P 17602
NISOLER, WIIISLER AN) WNISTLEH FAMILIES - 1935 by Oby J. 3onawit, 1)30 3 63 Ave., Mii FL 33156
DEECEMD&NT OF LEONARD 0L R. tJEJ CATHARINE GRIPE - 1985 by Ardelta 'alores Baker, 1001 E. MacArthur 321, Wichita, 67217
CESTORE AND DESGEI )INT: Ye tR)U E . NO)_F As I IECILLA 'TIiiG HI - 13',' by gorE: Wagoner, R1 - Box 117, Euticr, IN 469a)
DEEC)2DANT3 OF DANIEL IOi; (1793-1N49) - 1963 by John 4. Gingerich, Kalona, I.
THE YOST FAMILY TREE (1835-1970) - 1970 (Author unknown) - For info, contact: Samuel loot, 3754 North Ave., Modesto, OP. 95351 TEE FAMILY AND L)ESCENDANTS 01 CHARLES AND SARAH YOST - 1977 by Abram L. Yost, 460 South John sville Rd., New Lebanon, OH 45345
THE JACOB YOST GENEALOGY - 1979 by Lloyd A. Yost, 69 Villa, 3929 Old Highway 37, Lakeland FL 33802
Late Additions
THE MICHAEL LESHER FAMILY HISTORY -c1978 by Amos & Alvin Brechbifl, Ghambersburg, PA. For info, contact: Marlene (Brechbil) Landes, 9515 Haber Rd., Clayton, OH 45315 THE JOHN SHANK/SCHENCK FAMILY (1750-1979) by Shank, Grove & Moven, Pennsylvania ABRAM U. SOLLENBERQER (1822-1912) - c1977 by Samuel Grove Soflenberger, Pennsylvania THE JACOB BOWER/BAIJER FAMILY - 1984 by Charles H. Bower KLPINGER/CLIPPINGER/KLEPENGER FAMILY HISTORY - 1.956 by Stanley J. Kieppinger, 629 N. Fifth St., Allentown, PA 18102
* THE FAMILY TR& OF JOHN A. AND LYDIA (NEHER) SKILES - cl964 (For info, contact: John Skiles R#3 - Box 184, Peru, IN 46970 46 OLD ORDER BRETHREN & FRIENDS - FAMILY LINES - Page #1
November 8, 1988
Leora Austin Austin, Gripe, Ulrich, Wagoner R#1 - Box 162 Frankfort, IN 46041
Lloyd Barton Barton 25031 S. Mohler Rd. Ripon, GA 95366
David Bauman Bauman, Long, Rumble, Wolf 3724 Carver Rd. Modesto, CA 95356
Yvonne Nead Bauman Benedict R#3 - Box 184 Garnett, KS 66032
Lowell H. Beachier Arnett, Barnhart, BeachJ.er, Blocher, Booxnershin' 1612 W. Grayson Rd. Boone, Brubaker, Cover, Divers, Flory, Frantz, Modesto, CA 95350 Miller, Peters, Petry, Powell, Wertz, Wray
Gary Boone Boone, Long, Sprenkel, Wampler, Wolf R#3 - Box 48 Quinter, KS 67752
Ruth (Cook) Bowers Cook R#2 - Box 202-C Silver Lake, IN 46982
Naomi Brubaker Boone, Brubaker 7115 E. Tipp-Elizabeth Rd. New Carlisle, OH 45344
Evelyn L. Cripe Gripe, Wagoner R#1 - Box 94 Rosaville, IN 46065
Cheryl (Bowman) Denlinger Bowman (PA), Coning, Metzger 8179 State Rt. 726 Eldorado, OH 45321
Roger & Nancy Brubaker Brubaker 2654 Fisher-Twin Rd. West Alexandria, OH 45321 OLD ORDER BRETHREN & FRIENDS - FAMILY LINES - Pace #2 Jerry Filbrun Filbrun, Royer, Garman 7420 N. .Alcony -Conover Rd. Conover, OH 45317
-. Virginia Layman Forney Angle, Bowman, Culp, flora, Layman, Mile 1251 Forest Drive (Samuel 1802), Peters, Rudy Lima, OH 45805
Kenneth Garber Layman, Montgomery, Naff, Sink, Wray R#1 - Box flO Wirtz, VA 24184
R.J. Garman, Jr. Adam Garman - Immigrant R#4 - Box 567 Salem, VA 24153
Alice Mae (Brubaker) Haney Brubaker, Denlinger, Fisher, Haney, Kinzi 1137 Cambridge Court Miller, Mohler Modesto, CA 95350
David Hess John Hess (1767-1819) PA 11915 Stull Rd. Greencastle, PA 17225
Walter A. Hopkins Hopkins, Stoner 7745 W. Marlin Rd. Covington, OH 45318
Ethel (Sides) Jamison Faw, Sides R#]. - Box SA Lapel, IN 46051
Mildred Johnson Angle, Chambers, Crook, Davis, Fisher, R#1 - Box 88 Flora/Flory, Johnson, Perdue, Peters, Glade flU, VA 21,092 Pugh, Wray
Marion & Nellie Kessler Keller, Kessler, Mohler, Moore, Wagoner, R#4 - Box 183 Welk Delphi, IN 46923
/ Bonnie (Layman) Lair Angle, Arnold, Bauman/Bowman (John & 50 Windmere Dr. Elizabeth Ikenberry/Eichenberg), Bear, Troy, 01-1 45373 Beeghley, Binkley, Bowman, Croner, Denling Dowdy, flora/YLqry Frantz, Garber, Garst Gearnart, Gripe/Cripe, Grosnickle, Harter, Hopkins, Huff, Kimniel, Lair, Landis/Landes Lesh, Metzger, Miller, Moyer, Neff, Neher, Peters, Rench, Replogle, Ritchie, Shively, Snell, Snider, Springer, Steele, Stoner, tçder, Studebaker, Ililery, Warren, Weave; OLD ORD. BRETHREN & FRIENDS - FAMILY LINES - Page #3
Alva D. Landes Landes, Garber 5510 W. Farrington Rd. Covington, OH 45318
Rodney Landes Bashore, Boone, Bowman, Denlinger, Gish 2800 W. Rumble Rd. Landes, Long, Wolf, Wyatt Modesto, CA 95350
Willis & Evelyn Lesher Boggs, Bollinger, Bower, Culp, Thmkle, 1153 Swamp Fox Rd. Detrick, Dialer, Garman, Lesher, Martin, Chambersburg, PA 17211 Moonshower, Royer, Snell, Welty
Mary (Miller) Long Frantz, Howser, Long, Miller, Rumble, Teac 302 Elmwood Ave. Modesto, CA 95354
Arlene (Haney) Machado Brubaker, Denlinger, Fisher, Haney, Kinzie 303 Severin Ave. Miller, Mohler Modeèto, CA 95354
Robert Matthews, Jr. Matthews R#2 Annville, PA 17003
Ivan Meador Boone, Hensel, Meador, Metzger, Oyler, 5348 Coffee Rd. Sb! dl er Modesto, CA 95355
Gladys (Kinzie) Metzger Killingsworth, Metzger, Stone, Wagoner 1691 Ladd Rd. Modesto, CA 95356
J. William Miller David Miller (c1758-1845) Montgomery Co., 770 N. Diamond Mill Rd. OH Dayton, OH 45427
Marcus Miller Bowman (PA), Balsbaugh, Bollinger, Brown, 7770 W. Marlin Rd. Jacob Cripe, Culp, Cupp, Fisher, Good, Covington, OH 45318 Jacob Miller - 17489 Mishler, Mohler, Most Mary Smith, Wiland
Mary (Wolf) Miller Garber, Long, Miller, Reece, Rumble, 4342 S. Sperry Rd. Wolf Denair, CA 95316
Randy & Sara (Shuman) Miller Stoner R#4 - Box 304M Pendleton, IN 46064 OLD ORDER BRETHREN & FRIENDS - FAMILY LINES - Page #4
Lawrence Mitchell Heeter, Rarick 710 N. Union Rd. Dayton, OH 4542'7
Marvin Mohler Mohler Family (Clinton/Carroll Counties, I R#7 - Box 250 Fr ,1cfort, IN 4041
Linda Moser Metzger 61166 C.R. 15 Goshen, IN 46526
Loren Moser Flora 62011 C.R. 15 Goshen, IN 46526
Elma L. Moss Moss, Shively, Sh.ideler, Schideler, 661 N. Ohio St. Paul, Paulus Greenville, OH 45331
Durand Overholtzer Overholtzer, Garber 3109 Hummingbird Court Modesto, CA 95356
Frances (King) Rapp Icing 7730 W. Marlin Rd. Covington, OH 45318
Martha (Peters) Rutrough Peters R#4 - Box 383 Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Gladys Royer Cool, Cripe, Ebie, Fisher, Frantz, Garber, 25457 C.R. 32 Garman, Hall, Metzger, Miller, Ravely, Roof Goshen, IN 46526 Royer, Spitler, Whistler
Mrs. Harold Royer Absher/Abshire, Bowman, Morgan 23280 C.R. 30 Goshen, IN 46526
Clara Selby Blocher, Peters, Wolf, Wray 21374 Knox Drive Twain Harte, CA 95383
Evelyn (Waoner) Shively Shively, Wagoner R#].— Box .21 Rosavifle, IN 46065 OLD ORDER BRETHREN & FRIENDS - FAMILY LINES - Page #5 Frantz, Garber, Shoup Lela (Landes) Shoup 2352 Ebersole Rd. Springfield, OH 45502
James Shuman Brubaker, Flora/Flory, Frantz 2521 Meadow Rue Drive Modesto, CA 95355
Doris (Wolf) Wagoner Wolf R#1 - Box 117 Cutler, IN 46920
Gerald C. Wagoner, Sr. Denlinger, Garman (Stark Co., OH), 5110 N. Croft Mill Rd. Huffer, Knarr/Icnerr (Jonas D., Clinton, Bradford, OH 45308 IN), Mohler (Stark Co., OH), Myers (Mich Westmoreland Co., PA), Olinger, Pfoutz (Stark Co., OH), Waggoner/Wagoner (Phill: Sr., Washington Co., MD), Wenger
Lydia (Wray) Wolf Blocher, Peters, Wolf, Wray 7243 Edsel Lane Modesto, CA 95351
Allen Yoder Smucker, Yoder (Clinton Co., IN) 305 Oldham Way Englewood, OH 45322
Rose L. Yoder Fouts/Foutz 919 N. Greene Rd. Goshen, fl' 46526
Added Later: Gerald Slothour Slothour 4947 Swope Rd. Chainbersburg, PA 171 OLD GERMAN BAPTIST BRETHREN CONGRFC ATIONAL/DISTRI CT HI STORIES
October 19, 1988
A HISTORY OF THE YELLOW CREEK OLD GERMAN BAPTIST CONGREGATION, 1975 by Gladys Royer, 25457 C. R. 32, Goshen, IN 46526 - unavailable
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NORTH FORK AND MIDDLE FORK OLD GERMAN BAPTIST CHURCHES by Jacob S. Skiles - unavailable
ANNALS OF THE DONNELS CREEK DISTRICT, CLARK COUNTY, OHIO, 1976 by Lela ShouD 2352 Ebersole Rd., Springfield, OH 45502
DARKE COUNTY FOOTPRINTS, 1978, by Omer S. Cool - unavailable (Possible availability in future - for information contact: Verlin Cool, 4119 Teagues.-South Rd., Arc2nu, OH 45304)
FOOTPRINTS OF THE SAND CREEK CHURCH, 1981, by Leonard & Ruby Kessler, R1 - Box 37, Sawyer, KS 67134 - unavailable
HISTORY OF THE NORTH MANCHESTER OLD GERMAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1957, by Walter Coning, Room 205, North House, Peabody Home, North Manchester, IN 46962 - availability uncertain.
NEW RIVER DISTRICT, 1985 (Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California) by Lowell Harvey Beachier, 1612 W. Grayson Road, Modesto, California 95355 - availability uncertain
ROOTS BY THE RIVER, 1973 (The history, doctrine, and practice of the Old German Bapti Brethren in Miami County, Ohio) by Marcus Miller, 7770 W. Marlin Rd., Covington OH 45318
HIGHLIGHTS AND HEARTACHES OF BRETHREN PIONEERS, 1981, by Herman Shuman, R#4 - Fox 301, Pendleton, IN 46064 (OGBB movement of Brethren into: North Dakota, Minnesota & Wisconsin)
HISTORY OF THE BRETHREN AT SIERRA PINES (Newly formed congregation in the Sierra Mountains near Ni-Wuk, CA) - 1983 by Doris Boyd, P.O. Box 873, Twain Flarte, CA 95383 BIOGRAPHIES & DIARIES
October 25, 1988
UNCLE JAKE & AUNT MARY - 1951 (Biography of Elder Jacob & Mary Flory Cover of Modesto, CA) by Lowell H. Beachier, 1612 W. Grayson Rd., Modesto, CA 95350
MEMOIRS OF HOWARD DENLINGER - 1964 by Gerald C. Wagoner, 5110 N. Croft Mill Rd.. Bradford, OH 45308
MY MOTHER LTA - 1986 (Story of Etta Whitatone & Noah arber of Pratt County, KS) by Mary Garber Davidson, 2,105 James Howe Road, Dallas, OR 97338
ALICE WOODBRIDGE HEINRICH, 6513 Shoeniake Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 - is currently compiling her mother's old diaries into book form.
A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF ELDER PETER NEAD - 1893 & 1905 Vindicators by Samuel Kinsey
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF ELDER MICHAEL MONTGOMERY - 1982 edition Old Order Notes by "Trophixnus"
JACOB W. SKILES(1875-1970) by John & Amanda Skiles, R3 - Box 184, Peru, IN 46970
DIARY OF C.O. LABORS OF ELDER JACOB W. SKILES (1917-1962) by Dallas W. Meador, R#1 - Box 98, Cutler, IN 46920
ELDO & IDA CATHERINE (RENICKER) & PEARL ELIZA (RENICKER) WAGONER - 1982 by Leora Wagoner Austin, R#1 - Box 162, Frankfort, IN 46041
BIOGRAPHY AND FAMILY HISTORY OF FLOYD R. WAGONER - 1978 by Gerald C. Wagoner, 5110 N. Croft Mill Rd., Bradford, OH 45308
------THE WRITINGS OF ELDER ARTHUR R. KING - 1976 compiled by his daughters. (Some biographi sketches & genealogy included in this treatise) For information - contact: Frances (King) Rapp, 7730 Marlin Rd., Covington, OH 45318. MI1LLAuriou BOOKS & INDEXES
November 4, 1983
CHRONICLES OF THE BRir:: - 1951 (A concise history of the Brethren or Dunker Church and the subsequent history of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church) by J.M. Kimmel, Erookville, OH.
VINDICATOR OBITUARY IND (All issues from 1870 to July, 1983) by Alva C. Riffey, R//2 - Box 59, Westphalia, K 6093 ROSE L. YODER, 919 N. Greene Rb., Goshen, IN 46526 - is in the beginning stages of compiling a more detailed Vindicator Index which will be an excellent aide to genealogists.
KENNETH GARBER, H/il - Box 110, 'Wirtz, VA 24184 - is currently compiling a history BACK TO GERMANTOWN - on the village of Germantown, VA (Franklin Co.), and the settlement of Brethren within this area. Names -Stephen Peters, Daniel Layman, Wrays, Montgomerys & bones.
EARLY BRETHREN FAMILIES IN THE EFT, RIVER CONGREGATION IN KOSCIUSKO & WABASH COUNTIES, IN by Lester H. Binnie, R#41 Albion, IN 46701
A SEED BED OF THE REPUBLIC BY Robert Douthat Stoner (A helpful book on early Virginia Families)
THE VIRGINIA GERMANS - 1969 by Klaus & Wush (Notes most helpful in back of book/index to many other "resource books.")
FN OLD ORDER BRETHREN STATE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES
October 19, 1988
OLD GERMAN BAPTIST BRETHREN:
EASTERN DIRECTORY - 1986 (Lists OGBB members & friends in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Florida & Canada) Miami Valley Press, P.O. Box 134, Covington, OH 45318. Price $3.00
OHIO DIRECTORY - 1987, Miami Valley Press, P.O. Box 134, Covington, OH 45318 Price $3.50 plus Ohio sales tax.
INDIANA & MICHIGAN DIRECTORY - 1985, Indiana Directory Committee, P.O. Box 97, North Manchester, IN 46962. Price unknown
CENThAL STATES DIRECTORY - 1986 (Includes Illinois, Kansas, Missippi & Missouri) Mary E. Flory, R#2, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Price unknown
WEST COAST DIRECTORY - 1985 (Includes California, Oregon & Washington) Norman Onkat, 2713 \Jeneman Avenue, Modesto, CA 95356
OLD BRETHREN:
ADDRESSES FOR THE MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF THE OLD BEI'HRFN CHURCH - 1988, Leslie & Martha. Cover, 19301 Cherokee Rd., Tuoluinne, CA 95379. Price unknown
OLD ORDER RIVER BRETHREN:
DIRECTORY OF THE OLD ORDER RIVER BRETHREN - 1987 by Stephen and Harriet Scott, R#1 - Box 362, Columbia, PA 17512
ON HISTORY OF OLD ORDER NOTES
October 25, 1988
Old Order Notes, is a journal of history, biography and genealogy, published at irregular intervals at Covington, OH, beginning in 1978. Devoted to Brethren history with special interest in the history of and materials about the Old German
Baptist Brethren, the paper is edited and published by Fred W. Benedict, assisted by Marcus Miller and Gerald C. Wagoner. The paper reflects interest in all Brethren groups and in related movements and thought which help to interpret the Brethren.
Fred W. Benedict GENEALOGIES CONTAINING OLD ORDER RIVER BRETHREN FAMILIES VP, November 3, 1988 THE BREC}ILL FAMILY HISTORY, PART II, Amos L. Brechbill. For info. contact: Helen (Mrs. Myron) Meyers, 6907 Edenville-Cheesetown Rd., Chambersburg, PA 172)1 C0NLEY/CONNELLY: DESCENDANTS OF THOMAS CONNELLY OF NORTHERN LANCASTER AND YORK COUNTIES, PA by Frances Wise Waite, 649 S. Chubb Dr., Doylestown, PA 18901 HABAKER DESCENDANTS (1737-1978), Second edition by Goldie Hawbaker Clark, St. James, MN * THE GENEALOGY OF HRICH HUBER 1763 - 1965 by Barbara H. Burkholder and Anna Mary Burkholder. Contact: Anna Burkholder, 7581 Orrstown Rd., Pleasant Hall, PA 17246
* THE: KETJ.ER FAMILY IN AMERICA FROM 1778 to 1961, by Norma (Mrs. Stanley) Funk, R1 - Box 23A, Dallas Center, IA 50063 * THE MEYERS FAMILY - 1970 by Helen Brechbill Meyers, 6907 Edenville-Cheesetown Rd., Chambersburg, PA 17301 * NISSLY (1717-1955) - Alice Nissly, Dallas Center, IA * NISSLY: THE DESCENDANTS OF REV. MARTIN NISSLY AND MARY CONNELLI - 1977 by Edith Sauder, Ml - Box 3501 Columbia, PA 17512 STRICKLERS OF PENNSYLVANIA - 1942 by Alice Strickler - contact: Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale, PA or John Strickler, 299 Stony Battery Rd., Mountville, PA 17554. GENEALOGY OF TOBIAS SIEGRIST 1813 - 1972 by Laban T. Brechbill - contact: John Strickler, 299 Stony Battery Rd., Mouritville, PA 17554 PEOPLE INTERESTED IN GENEALOGY AMONG THE OLD ORDER RIVER BRETHREN Anna Mary Burkholder Burkholder, Hawbaker, Hoover, Myers, Wenger 7581 Orrstown Road Pleasant Hall, PA 17246 Norma Keller Funk Keller, Hawbaker R#1 - Box 131 Dallas Center, IA 50063 Jacob Conley Conley, Musser, Grove R#3 - Box 798 Mount Joy, PA 17552 Helen Brechbil]. Meyers Brechbill, Meyers, Sollenberger 6907 Edenville-Cheesetown Rd. Chambersburg, PA 17201 Edith Sauder Sauder, Nissley R#1 - Box 350 Columbia, PA 17512 Stephen Scott General information on all River Brethren - Ml - Box 362 families Columbia, PA 17512
John Strickler Stri ckl er, Si egri st 299 Stony Battery Rd. Mountville, PA 17554 * Indicates OORB authorship THE PERSOVtIZ2D L2-IRVLVG 3:STEI-
11/10/88
Dear Lowell -
We have "finally" finished the genealogical project and am allowing you a copy for all the
assistance you offered. Without you and Gladys
I would still be scratching my head - trying to find information!.
We know- there are some mistakes in this work but we had to some degree use what others sent to us. Wasn't always sure if all the books listed had OGEE family lines included.
Thanks again for your help!.
Gerald
Associated Christian Schools - 123 East University Drive • P. 0. Box 31 4 3 Tempe, Arizona 85281 • Phone (602) 967-2
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Dear Gerald,
Oh my, this is such a busy day. But I will get this off to ;u. 1. People out here that are extra genealogy minded - these I cnow,
Gladys Metzger David Bauman Mary Wolf Miller Lydia Wray Wolf Nary Miller Long Clara Wray Selby Ivan Meador James Shuman Arlene Haney Machado Durand Overholtzer Rodney Landes Alice Mae Brubaker Haney
2. About books - perhaps Carolyn meant my "New River Distric:" - it has more of West Coast early settlings than Uncle Jake and Aunt Mary. I had thcght about doing the Wood Colony Colony District and early history - but way things are nc, maybe I will sometime and maybe not. Time will tell.
3. NOrth Dakota - mainly from Indiana and Ohio
Wyoming - mainly from Kansas and Missouri
Nebraska - mainly from Iowa and Illinois
I hope this will be some help.
We're having a big Blocher reunion here on Aug. 27th, expecting around 400.
Love,
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•74 6 fLJ-o. July 27, 1988 ON
Dear Lowell -
Well - how are you and yours these days? Ruby & I are fine. We just returned from spending a few days in Northeastern Ohio with her mother and family. About two years ago she moved from Stark Couty to the adjoining county westward - Wayne - near Wooster. Two of Ruby's sisters and a brother live nearby. There are no longer members in Stark County with the possible exception of Archie Mohler who may be there a couple months in the summer. His membership is at Lakeland, Fla
One month ago - Carolyn T. Denlinger (Brethren Fellowship Newsletter Editor) phone asking if I would "coordinate" genealogical information for her in preparation for an article-forthcoming in Brethren Life & Thought - special issue - she says. Well - I consented to try but when she sent confirmation by letter her request sounded much more difficult. Anyway - I am forwarding a copy of her letter.
If you cold assist me with paragraphs (1) & (2) on information concerning the West Coast - I wold appreciate it very much. Also - what about paragraph (4)? Do you wish to add anythng on this or should I n just use your "Uncle Jake & Aunt Mary" book? I would also appreciate any hints on how to atta ck this project. (went) Didn't most of the brethren who originally to North Dakota leave from Indiana? They went from Kansas to Wyoming - not sure about Nebraska.
I am also going to contact Rosa Yoder in Indiana for information on Indiana. Is there anyone in Kansas who is interested in genealogy? There is a Brunk sister in Va. - probably a cousin to Doris.
Know your very busy - but - if you have a minute - drop me a note and discuss this.
Thanks a bunch!
Love, 1807 HarvaRD Blvd. Dayton, OH 45406 June 27, 1988
Dear Gerald:
Thanks so much for agreeing to coordinate an article on German Baptist genealogical history for the special issue of Brethren Life & Thought, per our telephone conversation this afternoon.
Here's what I have in mind:
A list of your people all over the country who are willing and capable of assisting genealogists and the names they are researching or are experts on.
A list of books already published and where they may be found or purchased.
A plug for Old Order Notes - its history, contents, genealogical data (has this been catalogued or in- dexed at all?)
Perhaps: a short history of German Baptist migra- tion patterns and the families involved. For example, when did they first go to California? Hasn't Lowell Beachier written about this?
Any other pertinent data which woudi help the gen- ealogist - experienced or beginning - who we hope will be reading this issue. Or someone may be in- spired to start their family research!
I'd like to have at least 12-14 double-spaced typed pages by November 1, or Nov. .15th AT THE LATEST.
Just call if you have any other questions. I'm very much -op - r, to new ideas, too. (278-3318) Thanks again. Sincerely,
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