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Lebanon Daily January 11,1977 GENEALOGY BySchuylerC. Brossman ColBmnNo.537 THE PAIATINE FAMILIES OF NEW YORK THE WENNERICH FAMILY In Column No. 458 of July 1975 and Column 511 of July 1976 I wrote about the work of Hank Jones who is doing research on all the Palatine Families of New York who came to America during the 1709-10 period. Readers who may not have seen those columns might be interested in knowing about his project. He is trying to locate the village, or area, from which these settlers came before they left for America in the first decade of the 1700s.

In addition, he is trying to locate their descendants for a three generation period after they arrived in New York. Some of those descendants, as well as some of the original immigrants themselves, came to the Tulpehocken Settlement in what is now Berks and Lebanon counties. In 1973 a great celebration was held to commemorate the 250th year of the Tulpehocken Settlement. Jones has researchers in the Palatinate area who are checking the original records for traces of the early families who left for the "New World." They are searching the old church records, city and county archives, and any other source for a clue which might pinpoint the ancestral home of these emmigrants. In a recent letter from Hank Jones, he reported he has found the ancestral home of the Wen- nerich-Weinrich-Wenreich Vendrich family.

He has given his permission to use these notes in this column. The Wenrich family settled in the Tulpehocken Settlement after being in New York for a period of time. The report from Jones is as follows. "To determine the ancestral lines of the emigrant 1709ers Benedict and Balthasar Wen- nerich (Weinrich et var) was no easy task. There was no mention of the ancestral home of these prominent Palatines in any extant New York Church- book.

However, in other families of the 1709 emigration, many hitherto unplaced Palatines have been located overseas by studying which families they interacted with on their voyage to the new world and after their arrival. "Many of the families which the Wennerichs lived near and married into came from the Pfalz itself, such as the Boshaar family of Zwei- brucken. In addition, as they passed through Rotterdam in 1709 on their way to England, then to America, 'Benedictus Weinrich and Maria Elisabetha Lucas sponsored one Jeremias Schletzer' at the Lutheran Church there. "An entry in the New York City Reformed Churchbooks For On-Lot Septic Tank Annville Appeals Sewage Permit Annville Twp. again appealed an on-lot sewage permit granted S.

Annville Twp. for a lot in the Schnoke development, located in the northern section of S. Annville Twp. near Annville's water supply. Robert Feeman.

solicitor for Annville, appeared before the S. Annville Twp. supervisors during a hearing held prior to the supervisors' regular meeting Saturday. Annville Twp. contends that the construction of a septic tank on that lot endangers its water supply through possible contamination.

Gordon Sheetz, township sewage enforcement officer, testified that he inspected the lot and issued the permit when the inspection was approved. The appeal was denied unanimously by the St. Annville Twp. supervisors. Tapped Sewer Law Feeman then stated that as soon as S.

Annville enacts a tapped sewer ordinance, Annville Twp. would cease appealing permits issued by the municipality. A tapped sewer ordinance would require developers to install sewer lines in their developments for later hook-up to 'a planned sewerage system in the township. S. Annville has formed a sewer authority and is planning the installation of sewage lines in a number of the more populated areas of the township.

When completed, the lines would be hooked up to the Annville Twp. sewage treatment plant. The S. Annville supervisors said they will enact a tapped sewer ordinance, but plans and a timetable are not available. Annville has appealed a number of on-lot septic tank permits in the Schnoke development, and S.

Annville has denied all the appeals. Annville also has appealed through the court's S. Annville of $100 to appeal the permits. Recently, S. Annville has reduced the appeal charge to (75 that would be returned only if the township approved the appeal.

Chairman Named During the regular meeting, it was reported that Frank Yeager was named chairman during the board's recent reorganization meeting. J. Harold Heagy was named vice president, and Donald Umberger was named secretary-treasurer. It also was reported that the S. Annville Twp.

Authority has applied for state funding for sewerage construction and a priority standing with the state. The budget was approved as proposed at the supervisors' reorganization meeting! it was reported, and it also was reported that at the end of 1976 there were 36 delinquent per capita tax payers in the township. The S. Annville police reported for December, given by Chief Harry Buck, included 20 complaints. 18 warnings, one accident investigation, two assists to other police departments, and three vandalism calls.

To Be Held At Penn State Annual Vegetable Conference Set The annual Pennsylvania Vegetable Conference, to be held Feb. 6 to 9 at Penn State, will feature topics for vegetable growers, county agents, food processors, and field representatives in related industries. The event will open Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. with the annual business meeting of the Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, one of the sponsoring groups.

This business meeting will be held in the Nittany Lion Inn with all other meetings in the J.O. Keller Building. Sponsoring agencies include the College of Agriculture at Penn State and the Pennsylvania Food Processors Association. Topics the morning of Feb. 7 will feature small fruits.

The program the afternoon of Feb 7 and all day Feb. 8 will interest growers of fresh market vegetables, and will include related processing topics. Feb. 9 is designated as tomato day for growers and processors. New strawberry varieties will be discussed by Aden D.

Draper of the Agricultural Research Service. U.S.D.A. Weed control in strawberries will be the topic of Peter A. Ferretti of Penn State. Draper will then discuss blueberry production.

Rudy Grob of Millersville will describe marketing at the Amos Funk Farm Market. Nematode damage to vegetable crops will be the topic of James R. Bloom of Penn State. Alan A. McNab of Penn State will discuss diseases of sweet corn and their control during the past season.

Dennis J. Murphy of Penn State will give an up-to- date report on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Post-harvest storage of vegetables and small fruits will be the topic of Stephen J. Wallner of Penn State. Various Penn State researchers will review current studies of vegetable crops.

Winand K. Hock will review procedures to update pesticide certification. New vegetable varieties will be described by Philip A. Minges of Cornell University. John W.

White of Penn State will discuss practical methods of reducing costs of greenhouse heating. Pennsylvania pesticide regulations will be discussed by Dr. Hock of Penn State. Control of deer and other wildlife will be reviewed by Robert G. Wingard of Penn State.

Control of sweet com ear worms and corn borers will be the topic of Robert C. Tetrault of Penn State. Samuel H. Smith of Penn State will discuss virus problems in vegetable crops. Efficient use of limited herbicides will be the topic of a panel of representatives from chemical companies and Penn State.

John E. Brocketl of Penn State will present ideas to help farmers keep the business in the family. John Markham of Sun City, will describe vegetable transplants using the Speedling method. Markham will speak again, this time to update the growing of seedlings started by the Speedling method. The transplanting of Speedling plants will be described by R.

William Hepler of Penn State: John Everett of American Home Foods. Milton; and Kermit Q. Stephenson of Penn State. Dr. Stephenson will appear a second time to describe color sorting in harvesting tomatoes.

Alan A. MacNab of Penn State will discuss tomato diseases and their control. Edward A. Cunningham of Chemargro of Indiana, will discuss the product Sencor as a promising herbicide for tomatoes. Cyril B.

Smith of Penn State will review research dealing with fertilization of tomatoes. Robert F. Fletcher of Penn State will discuss the use of ethepon to produce uniform ripening of tomatoes prior to once-over harvesting. Dennis J. Murphy of Penn State will repeat his report on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration the afternoon of Feb.

9 for tomato growers and processors. Rules and regulations for soil erosion and sedimentation control will be described by Raymond F. Shipp of Penn State. lite annual awards for outstanding tomato production will be presented Feb. 9 at 3 p.m., with Robert F.

Fletcher of Penn State in charge. Summary and closing remarks will be made by C. Joe Noll, conference chairman. stated that the Lucas family came from near Frankenthal in the Pfalz. Adding up the clues provided by the 'Hunter Subsistance Rolls' and the Rotterdam churchbook entries, the area near Frankenthal was combed for Wennerichs.

After an arduous search in the different registers, which begin in 1686, the long-sought-for emigrants were found. "Here, then, are the entries pertaining to the family from the Lutheran churchbooks at Frankenthal, Pfalz. "HANS MICHAEL Son of Benedict Wennerich et Uxor (and wife) from Morssheim. was baptized 15 July 1703. The Godparents were Hans Michael Wennerich et uxor from Morssheim.

FRANTZ Son of Benedict Wennerich, inhabitant of Mors- sheim, with his wife Christina, was baptized 13 Oct. 1705. The Godparent was Frantz Paul Hilliger. linenweaver in Mors- sheim, with his wife Appollonia. "JOHANNES Son of Bennedict Wennerich, inhabitant at Morssheim, and his wife, was baptized 21 Set.

1707. The Godparents were Johannes Schaaf from Heuchelheim with his wife. "JOAHANN WENL1EI. son to Balthasar Wennerich. inhabitant at Edigheim.

with his wife Elisabetha, was baptized here in Frankenthal. The Godparents were Wendel Ohlinger and uxor Appolonia. also irom tflickheim (sic). The date of baptism was 2 Advent, 5 December 1706." (End of Report I Researchers of the Wenerich family will certainly be pleased to leam the ancenstral home of their ancestors. With this new information, it may be possible to take the family chart back another generation or two.

Hank Jones is interested in all the Palatine families that came in through New York in that 1709-10. period and would like to hear from anyone who may have any information on them. Since his researchers are visiting the various villages from which these early settlers came, he is willing to undertake research for a fee, which will help to pay the expenses of these searchers. Anyone interested is invited to write to him for more information. His address is: P.

O. Box 8341. Universal City, California 91608. The work that is being done by Jones should not be confused with the undertakings of 'Palatines To America," an organization which is trying to learn the origins of Palatine Immigrants who came to America through other ports, in addition to New York. It appears some readers of this column are confusing the two organizations.

Next week's column will be about To America." QUERIES Readers are invited to send their genealogical queries to Schuyler C. Brossman, Box 43, Rehrersburg, Pa. 19550, for free publication in this weekly column. All queries must have a Pennsylvania connection, include al least one date and should not be more than 150 words. 1.

James E. Bcllarts, Box 1791. Portland, Oregon 97207 Nathan Johns, born about 1747 married Elizabeth They were in Baltimore. Md. before 1800.

but were received by the Westland Monthly Meeting (Friends Quakers). Washington Pa. X-9-1800. Their children were: (1) Nathan Johns Jr. (more below); (2) Ann Johns, b.

about 1780. Baltimore; (3) Mary Johns, b. about 1780. Baltimore. Nathan Johns, number 1.

above, was born 1777. prob. Baltimore, mar. 1st Fayette Pa. Rachel Jones, b.

about 1780. York Pa. She died before 20 Apr. 1830. on which date Nathan Johns Jr.

mar. at Carmel Monthly Meeting. Ohio to Ann Phillips of Columbiana Ohio. Does anyone know when and where they died, or other information on them? There were at least four children of Nathan Johns (1) Samuel Johns, b. 1807.

Washington Pa. (see below). (2) Nathan Johns III, b. ca. 1815.

married 21 Mar 1835. Sarah Thomas. The first two children were with Elizabeth and two more were with Ann Phillips. (3) Rachel Johns, b. 1838; and (4) Henry Johns, b.

1847. both in Columbiana Ohio. In addition. Ann Phillips had a daughter by first marriage. Rebecca Philips, b.

1832, same county. Of the above. (1) Samuel Johns, b. 1807.married 25 1830. Columbiana Ohio Phebe Ann Marsh and was disowned by the Society ol Friends for joining the Hicksites 21 Mar.

1829. There were at least seven children: Mary. b. 1831. in Pheby Johns, b.

1833. mar. Alfred Hill; Elizabeth. 1836: Jonathan. 1838; Nathan Johns.

1839; Samuel, 1844; and Sarah. 1847. The last six were all bom in Columbiana Ohio. Does anyone have any information on this family to exchange. Also interested in exchanging information on the Hill Family of Center Grant Indiana.

2. Jeffrey Howell, 204 Sycamore Road. West Reading. Pa. 19611 Is interested in information of the Himmelberger Family, especially descendants of Valentine Himmelberger, 17091787 and his wife Elisabeth.

1713-1788 of Bern Township, Berks Pa. Their three sons were Philip. of Tulpehocken George. 1747-1821, Bern and Jacob, 1750-1824 also of Bern, all in Berks County. Would like information on any.

or all, of the descendants of this family. 3. Frank S. Baker, Box 157. Hanover.

Ind. 47243 Seeks info on the descendants of Catherine Becker and Michael Dellinger. Catherine was born 21 Mar 1802 and Michael 22 May 1795. They lived in East Hempfield Lancaster Pa. and were buried in East Petersburg Cemetery.

They had nine children: Henry. Andrew. Benjamin. Michael. Emmanuel.

Fanny, Elizabeth. Susan and Amos. Most of the children apparently used the name Dellinger. but several changed it to Dillinger. Catherine was the third child of Andrew Becker.

to 1843. and Elizabeth Rus. Also looking for parents and siblings of Elias Sheaffer. b. 1806.

who married Mary Ann Royer. b. 1809. They mar. 1 July 1827 in Warwick Lancaster Pa.

Does anyone have any information to exchange? 4. Carolyn Jo Stone, 6903 Fulford Clinton, Md. 20735 John Jacob Wetzel-Weitzel came to America in 1737 and settled in what is now Berks Pa. He became father of at least three of these sons. Philip.

Peter and Henry, along with the father, served in the Rev. War from Berks County. The three later migrated to what is now Union and Snyder Cos. ill 1794. Philip and Peter both died in 1826 and Henry in 1850.

Seek birth, marriage and death dates; places; and names of spouses. Would like to hear from anyone on the Wetzel Family, regardless of spelling. From Elco School District Admin. Asst. W.

W. Wertz Resigns By SHIRLEY WEINHOLD Richland Correspondent The resignation of Walter W. Wertz, administrative assistant of the Eastern Lebanon County School District, was accepted last night at the school board meeting. The resignation will be effective at the end of the current school term. June 30.

at which time Wertz will retire. Wertz has been administrative assistant since July, 1971; prior to that, he was the first principal at Elco High School and was principal at Myerstown before the present high school was built. Superintendent Kenneth R. Good reported to the board on the lock box tax collection system which the district is contemplating using in an effort to reduce costs. Should the district go to the lock box system, the bank would become involved in the col- lection of taxes with the duties of the tax collecors being reduced.

The board will meet with the American Bank and Trust Co. on Jan. 17 to further discuss the matter. Physicals In other action, the board approved some new procedures for the administration of school bus driver physical examinations. As of June 30.

the district will pay only for physical examinations for district-employed' bus drivers. Contractors will be required to pay for the physicals of their drivers. All bus driver physicals will be given during the month of August by designated school physicians only. C. Jay Hertzog, assistant middle school principal, was granted a non-paid leave of absence beginning June 22 and extending Jan.

25. 1978. Charlotte Cave was employed as a replacement teacher for INCOME TAX A ACCOUNTING AND -1 INCOME TAX SERVICE 307 CUMBERLAND'STREET, LEBANON APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED CALL 274-1341 Long Forms, Rentals, Etc. WE ARE NOW HANDLING ALL FORMER PARSONS TAX CLIENTS Dawn Fry for a total of 94 days at per day. Added to the approved substitute teacher list were Richard Hibshman, Lancaster; Thomas Overly, Blue Ball; and Paul A.

Grumbein, Lebanon. Eva enrich, Newmanstown, was employed for substitute cafeteria work at $2.40 per hour. Action was taken to reimburse Millie Clay, high school guidance counselor, for J397 which had previously been deducted for military leaves of absence taken. This action was predicated upon the opinion of the district solicitor, R. Hart Beaver, in light of recent Commonwealth court rulings.

The board adopted a general statement on the gifted program as presented by the administration at a recent committee of the whole meeting. The outlined program will be forwarded to the Department of Education as an Kiwanis Holds Ministers Night ANNVILLE The Annville- Cleona Kiwanis Club held its annual ministers night dinner Monday evening in Heisey's Inn 72. The guest ministers were introduced by their hosts, and The Rev. Harry Richwine, pastor of Salem Lutheran Church, was the guest speaker for the meeting. Elmer Kreider, president, conducted the meetings i integral part of the district's long range plan.

Solicit Bids Bids will be solicited for two new 1976 buses and for general school supplies. Bus bids will be opened Feb. 7 and supply bids on March 7. Approval was given for the continuation of a lease for the rental of 11 acres of land to Raymond Zimmerman for the period from April 1, 1977, to April 1, 1980, for J350 per year. Also approved was the removal of selected trees and pruning existing trees at the Schaefferstown elementary school and the implementation of the second phase of the district's forestry project at a cost not to exceed $650.

Permission was given to Rodney Frazcr and David Dubble to attend a track coach clinic at Cherry Hill, N.J., Jan. 28 and 29. Action was taken to prohibit hayrides by student groups under school sponsorship unless they be conducted on non-public roads with specific insurance coverage to provide protection for the duration of the hayride. An Elco High School diploma was awarded to Kathryn Cronin upon completion of satisfactory GED test scores. The following tax collectors were released from further responsibilities for 1975 real estate tax duplicates: Rita Mock, Heidelberg Catharine Kantner, Richland Borough; and Curtis Schneck.

Myerstown Borough. Superintendent Good reported on the new subsidy proposal of the Department of Education as well as the district's budgetary procedures. The annual pre-budget board tour of school buildings will be held on Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon.

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