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Adam Esbenshade

M, #3451
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJacob Elwood Esbenshade (b. 13 August 1830, d. 15 December 1898)
MotherSusan Bushong (b. 11 February 1831, d. 6 August 1901)

Biography

Adam Esbenshade died.
Adam Esbenshade had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Ettie Foster

F, #3452

Biography

Ettie Foster died.
Ettie Foster had person sources.1,2
Last Edited19 July 2010 21:55:47

Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Mary A. Esbenshade

F, #3453, b. 25 November 1852, d. 8 May 1948
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJacob Elwood Esbenshade (b. 13 August 1830, d. 15 December 1898)
MotherSusan Bushong (b. 11 February 1831, d. 6 August 1901)

Biography

Mary A. Esbenshade was born on 25 November 1852 in Earl Twp., Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvan. She died on 8 May 1948, at age 95, in New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She was buried in Hershey Mennonite Church Cemetery, New Milltown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Her married name was Mary A. Hershey. Stone photo present

Mary A Esbenshade Hershey

Birth: Nov. 25, 1852
Death: May 8, 1948
New Holland
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania, USA

Hershey.- Mary A., daughter of the late Jacob and Susan (Bushong) Esbenshade, was born Nov. 25, 1852; passed away at her home, New Holland, Pa., May 8, 1948, after a four week illness; aged 95 y. 5 m. 12 d. Her husband (Jacob E. Hershey) passed away ten years ago. One daughter and 3 sons also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Herbert and Milton), 3 daughters (Mrs. Bertha Myer, Mrs. Mabel Martin, and Mrs. Margie Hershey, all of Lancaster Co., Pa.), 48 grandchildren, 68 great- grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Sue Kreider, Mrs. Lydia Ebersole, and Mrs. Amanda Mays), and one brother (Adam). Funeral services were held May 11 at her home and at the Hershey Mennonite Church by Martin R. Hershey and Parke Book. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.




Family links:
Parents:
Jacob Elwood Esbenshade (1830 - 1898)
Susan Bushong Esbenshade (1831 - 1901)

Spouse:
Jacob Eby Hershey (1856 - 1938)*

Children:
Clayton Hershey (1879 - 1947)*
Milton Hershey (1882 - 1962)*

*Point here for explanation

Burial:
Hershey Mennonite Church Cemetery
New Milltown
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania, USA

Created by: E.Renkin
Record added: Sep 06, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 58261813. Mrs. Mary (Esbenshade) Hershey was born in
Earl township, Nov. 25, 1852, daughter of Jacob and
Susannah (Bushong) Esbenshade, of Lancaster
county, both of whom died in East Earl township,
where they were farming people all their lives. The
father of Mrs. Hershey died in 1898, aged sixty-
nine years, and the mother died in August, 1901,
aged seventy-one years. Both parents were interred
in Eaby's cemetery in West Leacock township, hav-
ing long been members of the German Baptist
Church. They had these children born to them,
besides Mary, who is the wife of Jacob E. Hershey ;
Elizabeth, deceased wife of John Kochel; Sarah,
wife of Rife Myers, a farmer of Earl township;
Emma, wife of Frank Buckwalder, of Paradise
township ; Susan, wife of Elam Kreider, of West
Leacock township ; Lydia, wife of Martin Ebersole,
of Paradise township; Amanda, wife of Walter
Mays, of East Earl township ; and Adam, a farmer
of East Earl township. Mary A. Esbenshade had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Jacob Eby Hershey

M, #3454, b. 13 September 1856, d. 2 February 1938

Biography

Jacob Eby Hershey was born on 13 September 1856 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He died on 2 February 1938, at age 81, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Hershey Mennonite Church Cemetery, New Milltown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Jacob Eby Hershey

Birth: Sep. 13, 1856
Death: Feb. 2, 1938

"Jacob E. Hershey, general farmer, was born in Salisbury township, on his present farm, Sept 12, 1856, son of Rev. Jacob R. and Margaret (Eby) Hershey. He was reared to farm life and has followed agricultural pursuits exclusively, on this farm, all his active life with the exception of three years spent on a neighboring estate. Mr. Hershey like other members of his family is highly esteemed as a man of honor and reliability, and belongs to a family which is one of the most substantial in this part of Lancaster county. He has shown a deep interest in educational matters, and has served as school director for the past fifteen years. In politics he is a republican. With his family he belongs to and assist in supporting, the Mennonite Chruch."
-Biographical Annals of Lancaster County page 68 J .H. Beers and Co, 1903

"Hershey. ­ Jacob E. Hershey was born Sept. 13, 1856, and died suddenly Feb. 2, 1938, at his home in Lancaster Co., Pa.; aged 81 y. 4 m. 20 d. Death was caused by a heart attack. He is survived by his wife (Mary A. Hershey), 4 sons (Herbert, Clayton, Milton, and Elwood), 4 daughters (Bertha, wife of Paul R. Myer; Mabel, wife of John H. Martin; Edna, wife of H. Clay Hershey; and Margie at home), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Metzer, Mrs. Susie Rohrer). Funeral services were conducted Eb. 5, at Hershey's Mennonite Church by Baros. Abram Martin and Martin R. Hershey, using Father's own selected text, Pa. 17:15, latter clause. Interment in the adjoining cemetery."
-Gospel Herald - Vol. OXX, No. 49 - March 3, 1938

"Jacob E. Hershey, eighty-one, died suddenly at his home near Hershey's Church in Salisbury township at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday. Dr George B. Hershey, of Gap, deputy coroner, said death was due to a heart attack. He was a farmer all his life and was a member of Hershey's Mennonite church. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary A. Esbenshade: the following children: Clayton, with whom he lived; Herber, Sadsbury township; Milton, New Providence; J. Elwood, West Lancaster; Bertha, wife of Paul Myer, and Mabel, wife of John Hollinger Martin, both of this borough; Edna, wife of H.Clay Hershey, of Paradise township, and Margie, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Metzler and Mrs John Rohrer , both of Paradise, and forty-eight grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the home, with further services at 2 p.m. in Hershey's Mennonite church. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today (Friday) at the home."
-New Holland Clarion, New Holland, Pa. Friday February 4, 1938



Family links:
Parents:
Jacob R Hershey (1817 - 1910)
Margaret Eby Hershey (1819 - 1909)

Spouse:
Mary A Esbenshade Hershey (1852 - 1948)

Children:
Clayton Hershey (1879 - 1947)*
Milton Hershey (1882 - 1962)*

*Point here for explanation

Burial:
Hershey Mennonite Church Cemetery
New Milltown
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania, USA

Created by: E.Renkin
Record added: Sep 06, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 58261581. Jacob Eby Hershey had person sources.1,2
Last Edited19 July 2010 21:55:47

Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Emma Esbenshade

F, #3455
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJacob Elwood Esbenshade (b. 13 August 1830, d. 15 December 1898)
MotherSusan Bushong (b. 11 February 1831, d. 6 August 1901)

Biography

Emma Esbenshade died.
Emma Esbenshade had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Frank Buckwalter

M, #3456

Biography

Frank Buckwalter died.
Frank Buckwalter had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Susan Esbenshade

F, #3457
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJacob Elwood Esbenshade (b. 13 August 1830, d. 15 December 1898)
MotherSusan Bushong (b. 11 February 1831, d. 6 August 1901)

Biography

Susan Esbenshade died.
Susan Esbenshade had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Elam R. Kreider

M, #3458

Biography

Elam R. Kreider died.
Elam R. Kreider had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Amanda Esbenshade

F, #3459
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJacob Elwood Esbenshade (b. 13 August 1830, d. 15 December 1898)
MotherSusan Bushong (b. 11 February 1831, d. 6 August 1901)

Biography

Amanda Esbenshade died.
Amanda Esbenshade had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Mr. May

M, #3460

Biography

Mr. May died.
Mr. May had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Esbenshade

F, #3461
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJacob Elwood Esbenshade (b. 13 August 1830, d. 15 December 1898)
MotherSusan Bushong (b. 11 February 1831, d. 6 August 1901)

Biography

Elizabeth Esbenshade died.
Elizabeth Esbenshade had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

John Kachel

M, #3462

Biography

John Kachel died.
John Kachel had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Lydia Esbenshade

F, #3463
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJacob Elwood Esbenshade (b. 13 August 1830, d. 15 December 1898)
MotherSusan Bushong (b. 11 February 1831, d. 6 August 1901)

Biography

Lydia Esbenshade died.
Lydia Esbenshade had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Daniel Ebersole

M, #3464

Biography

Daniel Ebersole died.
Daniel Ebersole had person sources.1,2
Last Edited19 July 2010 21:55:47

Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

John Johns

M, #3465, b. 30 August 1820, d. 7 December 1871

Family: Elizabeth Bushong (b. 31 January 1823, d. 17 June 1882)

SonHenry Clay Johns
SonWinfield Scott Johns+
SonPeter Johns+
DaughterSusanna Johns
SonJacob Johns (b. 28 December 1843, d. 5 May 1865)
DaughterMary Ann Johns+ (b. 14 September 1848)

Biography

John Johns was born on 30 August 1820 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He died on 7 December 1871, at age 51, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
John Johns
Birth
30 Aug 1820
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
7 Dec 1871 (aged 51)
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Lancaster Cemetery
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot
1682
Memorial ID
34283136

He was a native of Lancaster township. In 1857 he was elected Register of Wills for one term, after which he served as Deputy Register for three successive terms. He was then elected a Justice of the Peace, having been continued in that office until the time of his death. He was buried in the Lancaster cemetery.

Taken from Papers Read before the Lancaster County Historical Society, Friday, October 5, 1923
Gravesite Details
age 51y 3m 7d [calculated DOB]

Family Members
Parents

Peter Johns
1765–1837


Maria Hess Tschantz
1781–1853

Spouse

Elizabeth Bushong Johns
1823–1882

Siblings

Anna Johns
1808–1815


Christian Johns
1810–1871


Mary Johns Landis
1811–1883


Barbara Johns Denlinger
1814–1877


Susanna Johns Buckwalter
1816–1862


Peter Johns
1818–1893


Anna Johns Landis
1824–1890. John Johns had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Henry Clay Johns

M, #3466
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJohn Johns (b. 30 August 1820, d. 7 December 1871)
MotherElizabeth Bushong (b. 31 January 1823, d. 17 June 1882)

Biography

Henry Clay Johns died.1,2
Killed at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Henry Clay Johns had person sources.2,3
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Citations

  1. [S192] Military Service
  2. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  3. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Winfield Scott Johns

M, #3467
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJohn Johns (b. 30 August 1820, d. 7 December 1871)
MotherElizabeth Bushong (b. 31 January 1823, d. 17 June 1882)

Family: Rebecca Bowman

SonPaul Johns
DaughterElla Johns
SonJohn Johns

Biography

Winfield Scott Johns died.
Winfield Scott Johns had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Rebecca Bowman

F, #3468

Family: Winfield Scott Johns

SonPaul Johns
DaughterElla Johns
SonJohn Johns

Biography

Rebecca Bowman died.
Rebecca Bowman had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Paul Johns

M, #3469
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherWinfield Scott Johns
MotherRebecca Bowman

Biography

Paul Johns died.
Paul Johns had person sources.1,2
Last Edited19 July 2010 21:55:47

Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Ella Johns

F, #3470
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherWinfield Scott Johns
MotherRebecca Bowman

Biography

Ella Johns died.
Ella Johns had person sources.1,2
Last Edited19 July 2010 21:55:47

Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

John Johns

M, #3471
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherWinfield Scott Johns
MotherRebecca Bowman

Biography

John Johns died.
John Johns had person sources.1,2
Last Edited19 July 2010 21:55:47

Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Peter Johns

M, #3472
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJohn Johns (b. 30 August 1820, d. 7 December 1871)
MotherElizabeth Bushong (b. 31 January 1823, d. 17 June 1882)

Family: Catharine Huber

DaughterMary Johns

Biography

Peter Johns died.
Peter Johns had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Catharine Huber

F, #3473

Family: Peter Johns

DaughterMary Johns

Biography

Catharine Huber died.
Catharine Huber had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Mary Johns

F, #3474
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherPeter Johns
MotherCatharine Huber

Biography

Mary Johns died.
Mary Johns had person sources.1,2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
Family Explorer

Jacob Johns

M, #3475, b. 28 December 1843, d. 5 May 1865
ReferencesHans John Bushong IV

Parents

FatherJohn Johns (b. 30 August 1820, d. 7 December 1871)
MotherElizabeth Bushong (b. 31 January 1823, d. 17 June 1882)

Biography

Jacob Johns was born on 28 December 1843.1 He died on 5 May 1865, at age 21.1
Jacob Johns had person sources.2
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Citations

  1. [S189] Henry Cochran Slaymaker; Clyde L. Groff and Samuel R. Slaymaker II (Added), History of the descendants of Mathias Slaymaker : who emigrated from Germany and settled in the eastern part of Lancaster
  2. [S188] Patricia A. (Wren-Simon) LaPlante , * The Cameron and Paige Report *
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