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John Goodyear Christian, II

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John Wayne Christian

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1. [S568] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Maria Barbara Lesh

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Research Note		1830 census. In Williams Twp, on image 27/30, 1830, there is a Jacob Lesch: 0-0-0-1-0-0-1 0-1-0-0-1-0-0-1 This may be the same Lesh who moved to South Side next to John Koken, or perhaps this is the father. In the St. John's Lutheran (New Williams) Church records (p.388, image 106/120) there is a death of Elizabeth Lesh Peifer, widow of John Philip Prefer. Elizabeth was the daughter of Jacob Lesh and Hanah. Elizabeth was born 12 May 1805,and died 6 Jul 1897, at the age of 92 years, 1 month, 24 days.
Birth	18 October 1803	Maria Barbara Lesh was born on 18 October 1803 in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Baptism	25 December 1803	She was baptized on 25 December 1803 at Lower Saucon Reformed Church in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. She was baptised as Maria Barbara, parents Jacob Lesch and Anna, and the sponsor was her grandmother, Barbara Lesch.
Marriage	21 January 1832	William Koken and she were married on 21 January 1832 at First Reformed Church, 3rd and Church Streets, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,1
Census	8 August 1860	She appeared in the household of William Koken in the census 8 August 1860 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. William is listed as William Goken (50, Lab., real estate value $500, personal $160), Mary Ann (56), Jacob (20, Lab.), Samuel (17, Lab.), Joseph (23, Lab.), Sarah Ann (12, attending school), Living next to Rosanna Goken, 65, widow with son, and then James Goken with Elizabeth, and then Abraham Goken, 44.
Census	29 August 1870	She appeared in the household of William Koken in the census 29 August 1870 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. William is listed as William (age 60, Laborer, Real Estate $500 (?), Personal estate $500 (?), born in Penna, cannot read or write), Mary (age 65, keeping house, born in Penna), Sarah (age 19, born in Penna, cannot read or write), Theodore Hackady (age 2/12, born April 1st) (last name very hard to read. Could be Hardwick or something else.) Living next to two Koken families, Samuel and John. Could Samuel be a brother? Too old to be his son, and looks like the Samuel who wrote the will and died in 1888. Therefore, perhaps Louisa Diehl was his second wife? and the older boys were his sons by an earlier marriage? This census shows William owning property, but I was not able to find a record of a property transaction after 1843. Image 50 of 161
Census	16 June 1880	She appeared in the census 16 June 1880 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Maria is listed as: Mary (age 76), with Sarah (daughter, age 29) and Oscar (age 10, son). It must mean son of Sarah. All listed as Koken. Next to Henry and Margaret Lesh, ages 73 and 72. Two houses from Samuel Koken (d.1888) and Louisa and family.

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1. [S695] Henry Martyn Kieffer, Some of the First Settlers of the Forks of the Delaware: Record Books of the First Reformed Church of Easton, Penna from 1760 - 1852 (Easton, PA: n.p., 1902), p. 380. Spelled Kogan and Loesch, now spelled Koken and Lesh.

John Geary

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1. [S658] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Cora Geary, shows her married 13 years.

Harold Geary

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1. [S658] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Census Cora Geary Easton, PA

Russell Geary

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Weiant Isaac

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Rosanna Koken

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Joseph Koken

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Jacob Koken

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1. [S717] Jr. B. F. Fackenthal, Compiler and Local Historian, Soldiers of the Civil War from Durham Township, Bucks County and Vicinity: Included in compilation of Durham and Riegelsville Churches and Cemeteries (Riegelsville, PA: Compiler, 1933) p. 229. Bound and preserved by Easton Area Public Library, Marx Local History Room
2. [S718] Jr. B. F. Fackenthal, Compiler and Local Historian, Durham and Riegelsvile Churches and Cemeteries: Bucks and Northampton Counties, PA, Warren County, NJ. (Riegelsville, PA: Compiler, 1933) 408. Bound and preserved by Easton Area Public Library, Marx Local History Room

Samuel Koken

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1. [S715] Durham Lutheran Church (Durham, Bucks County, Pa.), Image 12 of 269; digital images, Ancestry.com ().
2. [S605] , 1850 Federal Census (), Image 27 of 64 on Ancestry.
3. [S718] Jr. B. F. Fackenthal, Compiler and Local Historian, Durham and Riegelsvile Churches and Cemeteries: Bucks and Northampton Counties, PA, Warren County, NJ. (Riegelsville, PA: Compiler, 1933) 408. Bound and preserved by Easton Area Public Library, Marx Local History Room
4. [S717] Jr. B. F. Fackenthal, Compiler and Local Historian, Soldiers of the Civil War from Durham Township, Bucks County and Vicinity: Included in compilation of Durham and Riegelsville Churches and Cemeteries (Riegelsville, PA: Compiler, 1933) 229. Bound and preserved by Easton Area Public Library, Marx Local History Room

John Koken

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Research Note		A John Kooken in Lower Saucon, 1806. is mentioned in the Orphan Court Records: Estate of George Oest, Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, yeoman 17 March 1806 Inquest Requested: 4 children: George, eldest son, the petition, William, Elizabeth, wife of Henry Strunk, Magdalena, deceased, wife of George Moyer (Left 4 Children) Land: 200 acres, plantation and tract, adjoining Daniel Steckel, Christian Billheimer, Jacob Danner, John Weldy , John Kooken, Jacob Fry, David Miller Viewed on frankenfield-beam.org website. I don't know which John it was. I didn't see a John in the 1800 or 1810 census in Lower Saucon.
Research Note		Script Guides. See attached two images of the German handwritten alphabet, to make it easier to decipher the church records.
Birth	6 July 1781	John Koken was born on 6 July 1781 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Northampton County formed from Bucks in 1752, and Lehigh County formed from Northampton in 1812. Upper Milford is now in Lehigh County. Image 23 of 228.1
Baptism	15 July 1781	He was baptized on 15 July 1781 at Zionsville German Reformed Church in Upper Milford Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. I have seen some sources that say 1780, but looking at the register page (attached), his birth is in the 1781 section.1
Marriage		He and Anna Maria Rhumstein were married, date unknown Based on the record of the baptism of their daughter Sara at Salem Union Lutheran Church.
Research Note	22 April 1811	22 April 1811. There is a birth of a Jeremiah, 22 Apr 1811, baptised 19 May, that could possibly be to parents Johann and Maria Gocken.2
Communion	11 October 1818	He was on the list of Communicants on 11 October 1818 at Salem Lutheran and Reformed Union Church in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, With his wife, Maria.3
Research Note	25 April 1819	25 April 1819 Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Confirmation of Child. In the list of "Confirmanten", Maria Mag. Gogen.
Census	1820	He appeared in the census 1820 in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. John is listed as: John is listed as: 3 males under 10 1 male 16 to 26 (John was 39) 2 females under 10 2 females 10-16 1 female 26-45 Could this be a different John? Did they put him in the wrong column?
Death	1 August 1867	He died on 1 August 1867 in Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Found death date of 1 Aug 1867 in a public tree on familysearch.org, with a death place of Centre Co., Pennsylvania, supposedly the birth place of his mother.

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1. [S719] Zionsville German Reformed Church (Upper Milford, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania), p. 43 (image 23 of 248 on ancestry.com); digital images, Ancestry.com ().
2. [S721] Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church (Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania), p. 67, Image 38 of 827; digital images, Ancestry.com ().
3. [S721] Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church, Moorestown, PA, p. 12, image 110/827, ancestry.com

Anna Maria Rhumstein

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Sarah Koken

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Birth	18 April 1808	Sarah Koken was born on 18 April 1808 in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Baptism	29 May 1808	She was baptized on 29 May 1808 at Salem Lutheran and Reformed Union Church in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Communion	11 April 1819	She was on the list of Communicants on 11 April 1819 at Salem Lutheran and Reformed Union Church in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Salome was a common variant of Sarah. However, this may not be the same person.

Koken Peter

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Abigail Koken

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Birth	23 July 1821	Abigail Koken was born on 23 July 1821 in Pennsylvania. Daughter of Jacob and Maria Koken, per Findagrave.
Death	18 May 1854	She died on 18 May 1854 in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,
Burial	21 May 1854	She was buried on 21 May 1854 at Salem Union Church Cemetery in Moore Township, Pennsylvania. M-5, Grave Marker 221

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1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Salem Union Church Cemetery, Moorestown, PA

Peter Koken

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Birth	16 June 1754	Peter Koken was born on 16 June 1754.
Military Record	1776	In 1776 in Pennsylvania Peter is noted in military records on the payroll of Capt. Craig's company, January 1776. Company F (1st Company), 1st Pennsylvania Regiment, was recruited in Northampton County. It included many Germans. Captains were Abraham, Charles Craig and Samuel Craig.
Marriage		He and Anna Maria Lahr were married, date unknown I don't know if this wife is correct, I took this from a public tree on ancestry. His will does list his wife's name as Mariah.
Census	1790	He appeared in the census 1790 in Upper Milford Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Peter is listed as: 1 male 16 and up 4 [?] males under 16 1 female
Census	1800	He appeared in the census 1800 in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Peter is listed as: Peter Kooken, Males: 0-2-2-0-1 Females: 0-0-0-0-1 2 males 10-15 2 males 16-25 1 male 45 and over 1 female 45 and over
Will	April 1819	He signed a will in April 1819 in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Last Will of Peter Kooken dec'd In the name of God amen. I Peter Kooken of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, State of Pennsylvania, yeoman, being weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory, prased by the Lord, calling unto mind the mortality of my body and that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of the Almighty God that gave it and my body to the Earth, to be buried in a decent Christian like manner, at the discretion of my executors; and respecting such worldly estate and affects where with it pleases God to bless me with this life, I dispose of them in manner following, that is to say, First, I give and bequeath to Mariah, my dearly and beloved Wife, one cow, two beds and bedsteads, one tinplated stove, one table, the choise of the two, one Chest and what is therein, and for the value of fifty dollars worth of house and kitchen furniture. No grain shall be sold it may be in the field Barn or house. I do bequeath all my Estate real and Personal what shall be left all my Debts are paid unto my beloved wife, but should my wife become in want or the incomes of the estate should not be sufficient to maintain her or keep her decently, the Executors shall have full power to sell part of the land for the maintaining of my wife. Secondly, after the death of my wife, all what is left shall be divided into five equal shares. First my sons John the eldest, Henry the second, Jacob the third, Mathias the fourth, and daughter Mariah -- the youngest, my son Henry, is to have an equal share of my estate, after my wife's death he is to be the only one that can receive it from my executors, and no other shall have power to receive the same for him or in his name, whatsoever. My son Mathias is to receive one bed and one cow after my decease besides the share above said, and my daughter Mariah is to have one bed and cow after my decease besides the equal share. And I do hereby nominate my sons John and Jacob, Joint Executors of this my last will and testament, and I do authorize my said Executors to make lawful Conveyance of my land as above mentioned. And lastly I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and disanul all former wills made by me declaring this to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have herein to set my hand and seal this ___ day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and nineteen. Peter Kooken "Seal" Signed, Sealed, Published and Declared by Peter Kooken the testator in presents of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our Names as Witnesses hereunto: Mathias Miller, Philip Heberling. [An image of the 2nd paragraph of this is attached, so that the wording concerning the second son, Henry, can be reviewed.]
Death	28 April 1819	He died on 28 April 1819
Burial	1 May 1819	He was buried on 1 May 1819 at Salem Union Church Cemetery in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Row M-29, Grave Marker 1.
Probate Record	21 May 1819	Peter was listed in probate records on 21 May 1819 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. as follows: Northampton county SS, This 21st day of May, Anno Domini 1819, before me Nathaniel Michler, Register for the probates of wills and granting of letters of administration in and for the County of Northampton, personally came Mathias Miller and Philip Heberling, the subscribing witnesses, to the preceding will and being duly and solemnly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, according to law, did respectively depose and say that they were present, and saw and heard, Peter Kooken, the testator, sign, seal publish, pronounce and declare the aforegoing instrument of writing, as and for his testament and last will, that at the time of so doing he was of perfect sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge, observation and belief, and that they at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, signed the same as witnesses. Nathaniel Michler, Register.
Research Note	22 November 1867	22 November 1867 Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Death notice of related Koken.  There was a death notice in the Argus, saying that Peter Cogen died, in Easton, age about 60.  Haven't figured out which one this was yet.

Samuel Koken

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Birth	22 May 1823	Samuel Koken was born on 22 May 1823.
Property Record	25 August 1846	Samuel was involved in a property transaction on 25 August 1846 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. I think this is the correct Samuel, based on age (although he is young, perhaps was left something from his father), and the fact that the 1850 census lists him as head of family, with real estate. John Koken and Samuel Koken together bought a property at Sheriff's Sale. I don't know which John Koken this would be: --John 1781-1867, son of Peter, Moore Township --John Jr., 1814 - ?, born in Moore Township, son of John 1781 --John 1827 - ?, son of Rosanna (and Joseph?) --John 1835 - ?, appears in the 1880 Lower Saucon census as a boarder --John 1839-1892, Mert's 3rd gg., son of George William --John Jacob Coken, 1855 - 1924, son of Jacob Coken and Diana Fox The John in the property record would have to be at least 21 in 1846, i.e., born before 1825, which only really leaves the first two, unless there is another John not known about.
Census	14 October 1850	He appeared in the census 14 October 1850 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Samuel is listed as: Samuel Kochin (age 27, Labourer, $200 of real estate value), Rosanna (age 57 -- most likely his mother), John (age 24, Labourer, $200 of real estate value), James (age 18, boatman), Abraham (age 30, mason) Image 25 of 64 Indexed on ancestry as Rochin.
Property Record	22 October 1851	Samuel was involved in a property transaction on 22 October 1851 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. John sells to Samuel Koken, for $200, his half of a house and lot which they had purchased together at Sheriff's sale on 25 Aug 1846. The property consisted of 2 acres, bounded by property of Levi Raub, David Saylor and Michael Halpin. On the lot stood a frame house one and a half stories high, 15 feet by 20 feet, with a one story kitchen attached, 15 feet square. Looking at the property owners on the 1860 map, this is in Raubsville, on the River road. This is recorded in Book E8, page 162. This is the same John involved in the 1846 transaction, see above.
Property Record	15 January 1856	Samuel was involved in a property transaction on 15 January 1856 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. when he sold to Mary Koken, for $54, land bounded by Daniel Saylor and Samuel Koken, on the Philadelphia Rd. This being the same property that Samuel and John bought together at Sheriff Sale on 25 Aug 1846.
Census	8 August 1860	He appeared in the census 8 August 1860 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Samuel is listed as: Samuel Goken (30, Laborer, real estate $500, personal $100), Rosanna (65 or 68, Widow, $30 in personal estate), James (27, laborer), Elizabeth (26) Mary Ann (6), Abraham (44, Mason) Image 59 of 72
Marriage	25 December 1867	He and Louisa Diehl were married on 25 December 1867 Marriage Notice in the Argus: Coken, Samuel, married Louisa Diehl, 25 Dec 1867, both of Williams.
Will	23 December 1868	He signed a will on 23 December 1868 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Census	29 August 1870	He appeared in the census 29 August 1870 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Samuel is listed as: Samuel (age 46, Laborer, Real Estate $1200, Personal $300, born in PA, cannot read), Louisa (22, Keeping house, born in PA, cannot read or write), Sarah R. (age 1) Living between William and Mary Koken (ages 61 and 65), and William's son John Koken and Sarah Moser Koken (ages 32 and 28). With 15 years difference in age between Samuel and William, they may be brothers. However, if Rosanna is William's mother, she couldn't be the wife of Joseph in the 1810 census (unless she was his 2nd wife), so I still tend to think she is the widow of an older brother. This is the Samuel who died in 1888.
Census	16 June 1880	He appeared in the census 16 June 1880 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Samuel is listed as: Samuel (49, Watchman on Canal), Louisa (32, wife, keeping house), Sarah Rosanna (age 11, attends school), Mary Elizabeth (age 2). Image 24/32 on ancestry, Williams Twp.
Death	10 March 1888	He died on 10 March 1888 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,
Burial	13 March 1888	He was buried on 13 March 1888 at St. John's Lutheran (New Williams) Cemetery in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Probate Record	4 October 1888	Samuel was listed in probate records on 4 October 1888 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, as follows: when his will was proved.

Louisa Diehl

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Anna Maria Lahr

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Jacob Koken

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Birth	15 February 1787	Jacob Koken was born on 15 February 1787 in Upper Milford Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.1
Baptism	8 April 1787	He was baptized on 8 April 1787 at Zionsville German Reformed Church in Upper Milford Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Joh. Jacob to Peter Gocken et Maria ejus uxor. Sponsor Nathan Kern et Eva ejus uxor.
Witness	April 1809	As of April 1809, Jacob Koken was mentioned in the church affiliation record of Matthias Koken, in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. See record of Matthias Koken for further details. when he was listed as a Reformed communicant, with the following other church members: Catharina, wife of Johann Reiswig; Elisabeth, wife of John Dieter; Catharina, wife of John Remeli; Magdalena, wife of Peter Muffli; Barbara, wife of Heinrich Kohll; Jacob and Matthias, sons of Peter Koken; Maria, wife of Peter Koken; Anna Maria, wife of Abraham Müller. This is based on an Ancestry database called Northampton County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1774-1840.
Marriage		Jacob Koken and Marie Thompson were married, date unknown
Census	2 July 1860	He appeared in the census 2 July 1860 at Klecknersville in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Jacob is listed as: Jacob, age 73, farmer, real estate of $3000, personal $327), Mary (age 66) William (age 23, painter). Living next to Amandus Koken and Susanna and their family, and Aaron Remaly, who is also on the attached map. This is now called W. Best Rd, just west of Copella Rd. Image 52 of 73 for Moore Twp.
Death	30 April 1869	He died on 30 April 1869 in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, There was a mention of his death in the Argus, giving his age as 82 years, 2 months, 5 days. His name in the paper was spelled Koken. In 1870 his wife is living in Freemansburg with her son Amandus.

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1. [S606] , National Archives and Records Administration microfilm, M653, 1438 rolls., 1860 Federal Census (1 June 1860) (.)

Henry Koken

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Birth	31 January 1783	Henry Koken was born on 31 January 1783 in Upper Milford Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Later in Lehigh County. This date and location was sourced from a public tree on familysearch.org
Baptism	23 February 1783	He was baptized on 23 February 1783 at Zionsville German Reformed Church in Upper Milford Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Parents: Peter Gocken et Maria ejus uxor. Sponsors: Nicolaus Gocken et Catharina ejus uxor.
Church Affiliation	1805	As of 1805, Henry was affiliated with. Perhaps the Henry Koken in the Lower Saucon Lutheran and Reformed Church records (attached) refers to this Henry.
Research Note	24 October 1810	24 October 1810 Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. There is a birth that by a wide stretching of the imagination could say Hein. Gochen and Elizabeth. Possibly Peter [?] born 24 Oct 1810, baptised 16 Dec 1810, sponsors Jacob Keller and Catherine?.1
Census	1820	He appeared in the census 1820 in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Henry is listed as: Koken, Henry: 1 male < 10 1 male 10-16 1 male 26-45 (Henry was 37) 3 females < 10, 1 female 10-16 1 female 26-45 An estimated marriage date for Henry: around 1804-1808
Death	after 1820	He died after 1820 Based on his father's will of 1819 and census of 1820.

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1. [S721] Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church (Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania), p. 66, image 38 of 827 on ancestry.com; digital images, Ancestry.com ().

Matthias Koken

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Birth	21 March 1789	Matthias Koken was born on 21 March 1789. Birth date not sourced, from an online tree.1
Baptism	18 April 1789	He was baptized on 18 April 1789 at Zionsville German Reformed Church in Upper Milford Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.1
Church Affiliation	April 1809	As of April 1809, Matthias was affiliated with Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church, in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. when he was listed as a Reformed communicant, with the following other church members: Catharina, wife of Johann Reiswig; Elisabeth, wife of John Dieter; Catharina, wife of John Remeli; Magdalena, wife of Peter Muffli; Barbara, wife of Heinrich Kohll; Jacob and Matthias, sons of Peter Koken; Maria, wife of Peter Koken; Anna Maria, wife of Abraham Müller. This is based on an Ancestry database called Northampton County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1774-1840.
Witness	5 November 1820	He witnessed the baptism of Sara Anna Koken on 5 November 1820 in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The Marx Room index lists her birth as in 1819. The pages are confusing, but since 1819 is not specified on her record, I am using 1820, unless I find something else supporting 1819. The sponsors were Mathias Gogen and Maria Bower. Therefore it appears that Mathias was still single in 1820.2
Property Extract	4 April 1822	Matthias was involved in a property transaction on 4 April 1822 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. when he purchased a lot from Gabriel Ralston of Philadelphia (who was represented by his attorney James Ralston of Bath), for $200. The property was located on the Delaware River, and was a portion of the 21 acre property that Ralston had purchased from Jeremiah Piersol and his wife, on 20 Apr 1806. Book G4, page 109 This is the first connection I have seen between the Moore Township Kokens and Williams Township. Jeremiah Piersoll was a commission merchant of Philadelphia. He bought up property from the Penns around 1800 in Easton, in the area once called San Domingo, between Third and Fourth streets, between Lehigh St and the river, which was a shipping and wharfage district. Piersoll converted much of this land into building lots. Piersoll also owned the Ferry rights from Third Street to South Side. In 1805 Piersoll purchased property in "Snufftown", later Williamsport. Part of this property was sold to John Ralston, who converted it into town lots and sold to various purchasers. For more details, see the link on my home page to Historic Easton from the window of a Trolley-Car, pages 83-84. I don't know if perhaps Ralston had also purchased property further down the river from Piersoll, or if this property Matthis bought was in Williamsport.
Death	30 May 1859	He died on 30 May 1859 in Coventry, Summit County, Onio, Death date and location not sourced, from an online tree. Another tree gives the location as Paris, Stark County, Ohio.

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1. [S719] Zionsville German Reformed Church (Upper Milford, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania), p. 50, 27 of 228; digital images, Ancestry.com ().
2. [S721] Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church (Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania), p. 39, image 86 of 827 on ancestry.com; digital images, Ancestry.com ().