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.

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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 464,426

* 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 22312-

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THE 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 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

Dunigan Drive,

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

46 R#3 - Box 184, Peru, IN 46970

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

Filbrun, Royer, Garman Jerry Filbrun 7420 N. .Alcony -Conover Rd. Conover, OH 45317

-. Virginia Layman Forney 1251 Forest Drive Lima, OH 45805

Kenneth Garber R#1 - Box flO Wirtz, VA 24184

R.J. Garman, Jr. R#4 - Box 567 Salem, VA 24153

Alice Mae (Brubaker) Haney 1137 Cambridge Court Modesto, CA 95350

David Hess 11915 Stull Rd. Greencastle, PA 17225

Walter A. Hopkins 7745 W. Marlin Rd. Covington, OH 45318

Ethel (Sides) Jamison R#]. - Box SA Lapel, IN 46051

Mildred Johnson R#1 - Box 88 Glade flU, VA 21,092

Marion & Nellie Kessler R#4 - Box 183 Delphi, IN 46923

Angle, Bowman, Culp, flora, Layman, Mile (Samuel 1802), Peters, Rudy

Layman, Montgomery, Naff, Sink, Wray

Adam Garman - Immigrant

Brubaker, Denlinger, Fisher, Haney, Kinzi Miller, Mohler

John Hess (1767-1819) PA

Hopkins, Stoner

Faw, Sides

Angle, Chambers, Crook, Davis, Fisher, Flora/Flory, Johnson, Perdue, Peters, Pugh, Wray

Keller, Kessler, Mohler, Moore, Wagoner, Welk

/ Bonnie (Layman) Lair 50 Windmere Dr. Troy, 01-1 45373

Angle, Arnold, Bauman/Bowman (John & Elizabeth Ikenberry/Eichenberg), Bear, 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 5510 W. Farrington Rd. Covington, OH 45318

Rodney Landes 2800 W. Rumble Rd. Modesto, CA 95350

Willis & Evelyn Lesher 1153 Swamp Fox Rd. Chambersburg, PA 17211

Mary (Miller) Long 302 Elmwood Ave. Modesto, CA 95354

Arlene (Haney) Machado 303 Severin Ave. Modeèto, CA 95354

Robert Matthews, Jr. R#2 Annville, PA 17003

Ivan Meador 5348 Coffee Rd. Modesto, CA 95355

Gladys (Kinzie) Metzger 1691 Ladd Rd. Modesto, CA 95356

J. William Miller 770 N. Diamond Mill Rd. Dayton, OH 45427

Marcus Miller 7770 W. Marlin Rd. Covington, OH 45318

Mary (Wolf) Miller 4342 S. Sperry Rd. Denair, CA 95316

Randy & Sara (Shuman) Miller R#4 - Box 304M Pendleton, IN 46064

Landes, Garber

Bashore, Boone, Bowman, Denlinger, Gish Landes, Long, Wolf, Wyatt

Boggs, Bollinger, Bower, Culp, Thmkle, Detrick, Dialer, Garman, Lesher, Martin, Moonshower, Royer, Snell, Welty

Frantz, Howser, Long, Miller, Rumble, Teac

Brubaker, Denlinger, Fisher, Haney, Kinzie Miller, Mohler

Matthews

Boone, Hensel, Meador, Metzger, Oyler, Sb! dl er

Killingsworth, Metzger, Stone, Wagoner

David Miller (c1758-1845) Montgomery Co., OH

Bowman (PA), Balsbaugh, Bollinger, Brown, Jacob Cripe, Culp, Cupp, Fisher, Good, Jacob Miller - 17489 Mishler, Mohler, Most Mary Smith, Wiland

Garber, Long, Miller, Reece, Rumble, Wolf

Stoner

OLD ORDER BRETHREN & FRIENDS - FAMILY LINES - Page #4

Lawrence Mitchell 710 N. Union Rd. Dayton, OH 4542'7

Marvin Mohler R#7 - Box 250 Fr ,1cfort, IN 4041

Heeter, Rarick

Mohler Family (Clinton/Carroll Counties, I

Linda Moser Metzger 61166 C.R. 15 Goshen, IN 46526

Loren Moser Flora 62011 C.R. 15 Goshen, IN 46526

Elma L. Moss 661 N. Ohio St. Greenville, OH 45331

Durand Overholtzer 3109 Hummingbird Court Modesto, CA 95356

Frances (King) Rapp 7730 W. Marlin Rd. Covington, OH 45318

Martha (Peters) Rutrough R#4 - Box 383 Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Gladys Royer 25457 C.R. 32 Goshen, IN 46526

Moss, Shively, Sh.ideler, Schideler, Paul, Paulus

Overholtzer, Garber

Icing

Peters

Cool, Cripe, Ebie, Fisher, Frantz, Garber, Garman, Hall, Metzger, Miller, Ravely, Roof Royer, Spitler, Whistler

Absher/Abshire, Bowman, Morgan

Blocher, Peters, Wolf, Wray

Shively, Wagoner

Mrs. Harold Royer 23280 C.R. 30 Goshen, IN 46526

Clara Selby 21374 Knox Drive Twain Harte, CA 95383

Evelyn (Waoner) Shively R#].— Box .21 Rosavifle, IN 46065

OLD ORDER BRETHREN & FRIENDS - FAMILY LINES - Page #5

Lela (Landes) Shoup 2352 Ebersole Rd. Springfield, OH 45502

James Shuman 2521 Meadow Rue Drive Modesto, CA 95355

Doris (Wolf) Wagoner R#1 - Box 117 Cutler, IN 46920

Gerald C. Wagoner, Sr. 5110 N. Croft Mill Rd. Bradford, OH 45308

Lydia (Wray) Wolf 7243 Edsel Lane Modesto, CA 95351

Allen Yoder 305 Oldham Way Englewood, OH 45322

Rose L. Yoder 919 N. Greene Rd. Goshen, fl' 46526

Frantz, Garber, Shoup

Brubaker, Flora/Flory, Frantz

Wolf

Denlinger, Garman (Stark Co., OH), Huffer, Knarr/Icnerr (Jonas D., Clinton, IN), Mohler (Stark Co., OH), Myers (Mich Westmoreland Co., PA), Olinger, Pfoutz (Stark Co., OH), Waggoner/Wagoner (Phill: Sr., Washington Co., MD), Wenger

Blocher, Peters, Wolf, Wray

Smucker, Yoder (Clinton Co., IN)

Fouts/Foutz

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.")

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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

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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 7581 Orrstown Road Pleasant Hall, PA 17246

Norma Keller Funk R#1 - Box 131 Dallas Center, IA 50063

Jacob Conley R#3 - Box 798 Mount Joy, PA 17552

Helen Brechbil]. Meyers 6907 Edenville-Cheesetown Rd. Chambersburg, PA 17201

Edith Sauder R#1 - Box 350 Columbia, PA 17512

Stephen Scott - Ml - Box 362

Columbia, PA 17512

John Strickler 299 Stony Battery Rd. Mountville, PA 17554

* Indicates OORB authorship

Burkholder, Hawbaker, Hoover, Myers, Wenger

Keller, Hawbaker

Conley, Musser, Grove

Brechbill, Meyers, Sollenberger

Sauder, Nissley

General information on all River Brethren families

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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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419 SCENIC DRE:E • PHONE 5646 • IODESTO. CALIFORNIA 95350

August 5, 1988

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

Mary Wolf Miller

Nary Miller Long

Ivan Meador

Arlene Haney Machado

Rodney Landes

Alice Mae Brubaker Haney

David Bauman

Lydia Wray Wolf

Clara Wray Selby

James Shuman

Durand Overholtzer

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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July 27, 1988

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

n about paragraph (4)? Do you wish to add anythng on this or should I 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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