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Thomas J. Kooken
M, #6726
Parents
| Father | Peter Koken (b. 15 September 1812, d. 1879) |
| Mother | Hettie Musser (b. 1815, d. 1882) |
Biography
| Occupation | 1898 | In 1898 Thomas worked in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, as a farmer |
| Last Edited | 7 July 2017 |
James M. Kooken
M, #6727
Parents
| Father | Peter Koken (b. 15 September 1812, d. 1879) |
| Mother | Hettie Musser (b. 1815, d. 1882) |
Biography
| Occupation | 1898 | In 1898 James worked in Blair County, Pennsylvania, as a farmer1 |
| Last Edited | 7 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S725] , Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania: Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Vol II, p. 1802
George D. Kooken
M, #6728
Parents
| Father | Peter Koken (b. 15 September 1812, d. 1879) |
| Mother | Hettie Musser (b. 1815, d. 1882) |
Biography
| Occupation | 1898 | In 1898 George worked in Blair County, Pennsylvania, as a farmer |
| Last Edited | 7 July 2017 |
Sarah M Kooken
F, #6729, d. before 1898
Parents
| Father | Peter Koken (b. 15 September 1812, d. 1879) |
| Mother | Hettie Musser (b. 1815, d. 1882) |
Biography
| Note | Wife of William Kuhn, died in Kingman County, Kansas. | |
| Death | before 1898 | Sarah M Kooken died before 1898 |
| Last Edited | 7 July 2017 |
Franklin P. Kooken
M, #6730
Parents
| Father | Peter Koken (b. 15 September 1812, d. 1879) |
| Mother | Hettie Musser (b. 1815, d. 1882) |
Biography
| Residence | 1898 | As of 1898 Franklin lived in Montana1 |
| Last Edited | 7 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S725] , Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania: Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Vol II, p. 1802
Ellen Kooken
F, #6731
Parents
| Father | Peter Koken (b. 15 September 1812, d. 1879) |
| Mother | Hettie Musser (b. 1815, d. 1882) |
Biography
| Residence | 1898 | As of 1898 Ellen lived in Oklahoma and waas married to John Larkin, farmer.1 |
| Last Edited | 7 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S725] , Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania: Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Vol II, p. 1802
Abraham H. Kooken
M, #6732
Parents
| Father | Peter Koken (b. 15 September 1812, d. 1879) |
| Mother | Hettie Musser (b. 1815, d. 1882) |
Biography
| Occupation | 1898 | In 1898 Abraham worked in Montana as a hotel keeper.1 |
| Last Edited | 7 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S725] , Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania: Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Vol II, p. 1802
William James Thompson
M, #6733
Family: Mary A. Kooken (b. 3 May 1852)
Biography
| Marriage | 1 January 1873 | William James Thompson and Mary A. Kooken were married on 1 January 1873 in Tyrone, Blair County, Pennsylvania, |
| Last Edited | 7 July 2017 |
William J. Shannon
M, #6734, b. 1896, d. 1966
Family: Florence Reta Pyatt (b. 24 August 1904, d. 21 December 1986)
| Son | William J. Shannon, Jr.+ (b. 14 August 1925, d. 3 August 1998) |
| Son | John H. Shannon (b. 1927, d. 16 January 1989) |
Biography
| Birth | 1896 | William J. Shannon was born in 1896. |
| Marriage | He and Florence Reta Pyatt were married, date unknown | |
| Death | 1966 | He died in 1966 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, |
| Burial | 1966 | He was buried in 1966 at Hays Cemetery, South Side, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Last Edited | 17 April 2019 |
Jacob Lesh
M, #6736, b. 1829, d. 4 June 1899
Parents
| Father | Henry Lesh (b. 1808, d. 7 June 1884) |
| Mother | Anna Margaret (b. 1808, d. 1883) |
Family: Maria Shively (b. 1827, d. 1898)
Biography
| Birth | 1829 | Jacob Lesh was born in 1829 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.1 |
| Census | 15 October 1850 | He appeared in the household of Henry Lesh in the census 15 October 1850 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Henry is listed as Henry (44, Farmer) [1806], d.1884, bu. Riegelsville Margaret (42) [1808] d. 1883, bu. Riegelsville (Anna M. on Stone) Jacob (21) [1829] d, 1899, married Eliza S. (1827-1888) Maria (18) [1832] Elizabeth (17) [1833] m. Edward Lantz] Sarah (15) [1835] Susan (14) [1836] Anna (11) [1839] Catharine (10) [1840] John (4) [1846] Dr., d. 1925 in Newton, Middlesex Cty, Mass., see Findagrave for marriages. Benjamin Baker (18, labourer) Andrew Lehr (30, born in Germany). Image 30/64  |
| Marriage | 13 November 1856 | Jacob Lesh and Maria Shively were married on 13 November 1856 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Reported in the Easton Whig: Lesh, Jacob of Uhlersville, Pa., married Maria Shively, of Raubsville, Pa., 13 Nov 1856. Although the dates make sense, I think another Jacob may have married her, because I think this Jacob died in 1899 and is buried in Riegelsville, and it says his wife was Eliza S. Lesh. His wife is also Eliza in the 1860 census. Unless her name was Maria Elizabeth Shively.2 |
| Census | 10 August 1860 | He appeared in the census 10 August 1860 at Uhlersville in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Jacob is listed as: Jacob (32, Merchant, Real estate $5000, Personal Estate $4000) Eliza (33) John Moser (13) Simon Knobel (23, Lab.) Anna Dunken (22, servant) Henry Jackson (23, Lab.) Image 66 of 72 in Williams Twp. |
| Draft Registration | June 1863 | Jacob registered for the draft on June 1863. for the Civil War, in the Eleventh Congressional District, consisting of the counties of Monroe, Pike, Wayne and Northampton. His residence was Williams, age 34, occupation Merchant, status married, birthplace Penna.3 |
| Census | 29 August 1870 | He appeared in the census 29 August 1870 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Jacob is listed as: Jacob, age 42, Farmer, Real Estate of $12,000 and Personal Estate of $3,700 Eliza, age 43, keeping house With four domestic servants: Levie Shrope (30, female, born in New Jersey) Rosie Beaver (14) John Moser (23) Adam Moser (16) Image 51 of 61 for Williams Twp. |
| Census | 15 June 1880 | He appeared in the census 15 June 1880 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Jacob is listed as: Jacob (age 50, Farmer), Eliza (52, wife, keeping house) Priscilla Beaver (22, Adopted daughter, born in Pa and parents also) Kiefer, Edward Jr. (age 18, Servant, single) Shively, Peter (22, Servant, single) Living next to Edward J. Kiefer, age 43 and wife Sarah and large family, presumably the parents of Edward Jr. (Lower District of the Township) Image 21 of 324 |
| Directory | 1882 | As of 1882 Jacob was listed in the Raubsville, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, directory at Uhlersville. In the 1882 Pennsylvania Gazetteer published by R. L. Polk and Co., Raubsville is listed under Uhlersville. Jacob Lesh is listed as the Postmaster, and General Store operator.5 |
| Obituary Mention | 20 December 1897 | He was mentioned in the obituary of Louisa Shively, on 20 December 1897. Mrs. Louisa Young, widow of the late Jacob Young, of Moore Township, died at the residence of Jacob Lesh, her brother-in-law, at Raubsville, Williams Township. She was in a runaway on May 25 last, in South Easton, when she had her arm broken and a rib fractured. Since that time she has been bed-ridden and died from a complication of diseases. Her age was 72 years. One brother, Charles Shively, and two step sons, Ephraim and Frank Young, survive. She was a daughter of the late Peter Shively, of Williams Town- Jacob Lesh is her brother-in-law through his wife Maria/Eliza Shively, Louisa's sister. |
| Death | 4 June 1899 | He died on 4 June 1899 in Raubsville, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,6,7 |
| Obituary | 5 June 1899 | 5 June 1899, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Easton Express Obituary: Funeral Notice. LESH: Jacob, on June 4, 1899, aged 70 years. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, June 7th, at 10 a.m. from his late residence, at Raubsville, Pa.7 |
| Obituary | 5 June 1899 | 5 June 1899, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Easton Express Obituary:. Well-Known Williams Township Farmer and Republican Politician Passes Away Jacob H. Lesh, a prominent citizen of Williams Township and a Republican well known throughout the county, died of stomach trouble at 6.30 o'clock last evening at his home at Raubsville, in the 70th year of his age. He was taken sick on Wednesday of last week and his condition, not considered serious at first, rapidly grew worse until death ensued. His wife died about three years ago. One brother and a sister survive him -- John H. Lesh, a leather merchant residing near Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Lantz, of Riegelsville.8 |
| Obituary | 5 June 1899 | 5 June 1899, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Easton Argus Obituary: Extracted by Kevin Frankenfield. The Argus obituary mentions a brother: J. H. Lesh, and sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth Lantz Mrs. W. H. Duckworth Mrs. Jordan Socks Mrs. William Fabian9 |
| Burial | 7 June 1899 | He was buried on 7 June 1899 at Riegelsville Union Cemetery in Riegelsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
| Last Edited | 14 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S605] , 1850 Federal Census (), Census for his father, Henry.
- [S722] Henry F. Marx, Marriages and Deaths: Newspaper Extracts 1799-1851: Northampton County, Pennsylvania (Easton, Pa.: Easton Public Library, 1929), Vol III, p. 538, in the "Whig"
- [S734] "Civil War Draft Registration Records, 1863-1865", online database, Ancestry.com (), 11th Congressional District, including Northampton County, Image 56 of 633 on Ancestry.com; Records of the Provost Marshal General’s Bureau (Civil War), Record Group 110. National Archives, Washington D.C.
- [S83] , 1880 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
- [S728] Pennsylvania State Gazetteer and Business Directory (Philadelphia: R.L. Polk & Co., 1882) Page 1942. Part 056, image 56 of 87; images online, Penn State Digital Bookshelves, PA's Past (https://collection1.libraries.psu.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/digitalbks2/id/15096/rec/10)
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Riegelsville Union Cemetery
- [S529] , Easton Express, Easton, Pennsylvania, 5 Jun 1899, p. 5, Death Notice, 5 Jun 1899, p. 5, Death Notice
- [S529] Easton Express, 5 Jun 1899, p.5, 5 Jun 1899, p.5.
- [S731] "", database, Kevin Frankenfield, Frankenfield Beam Genealogy (http://www.frankenfield-beam.org), Argus Obits, 1899
Maria Shively
F, #6737, b. 1827, d. 1898
Parents
| Father | Peter Shively (b. 17 October 1781, d. 11 January 1858) |
| Mother | Anna Margaret Heinlein (b. 14 March 1787, d. 13 August 1831) |
Family: Jacob Lesh (b. 1829, d. 4 June 1899)
Biography
| Birth | 1827 | Maria Shively was born in 1827.1 |
| Marriage | 13 November 1856 | Jacob Lesh and she were married on 13 November 1856 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Reported in the Easton Whig: Lesh, Jacob of Uhlersville, Pa., married Maria Shively, of Raubsville, Pa., 13 Nov 1856. Although the dates make sense, I think another Jacob may have married her, because I think this Jacob died in 1899 and is buried in Riegelsville, and it says his wife was Eliza S. Lesh. His wife is also Eliza in the 1860 census. Unless her name was Maria Elizabeth Shively.2 |
| Death | 1898 | She died in 1898 in Raubsville, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,1 |
| Burial | 1898 | She was buried in 1898.1 |
| Last Edited | 10 July 2017 |
Citations
Henry Lesh
M, #6738, b. 1808, d. 7 June 1884
Parents
| Father | Johannes Lesh (b. 6 November 1771, d. 23 August 1828) |
| Mother | Maria Margaretha Huth (b. 4 September 1774, d. 23 August 1811) |
Family: Anna Margaret (b. 1808, d. 1883)
| Son | Jacob Lesh (b. 1829, d. 4 June 1899) |
| Daughter | Maria Lesh (b. 1832) |
| Daughter | Elizabeth Lesh (b. 1833, d. 16 April 1900) |
| Daughter | Sarah Lesh (b. 1835) |
| Daughter | Susan Lesh (b. 1836) |
| Daughter | Anna Lesh (b. 1839) |
| Daughter | Catharine Lesh (b. 1840) |
| Son | John Henry Lesh+ (b. 1846, d. 1925) |
Biography
| Birth | 1808 | Henry Lesh was born in 1808 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Confirmation | 29 November 1823 | He was confirmed on 29 November 1823 at Lower Saucon Reformed Church in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Catechumens confirmed by the Rev. Thomas Pomp, the following children were confirmed: Henry Loesch, age 15, son of John1 |
| Census | 15 October 1850 | He appeared in the census 15 October 1850 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Henry is listed as: Henry (44, Farmer) [1806], d.1884, bu. Riegelsville Margaret (42) [1808] d. 1883, bu. Riegelsville (Anna M. on Stone) Jacob (21) [1829] d, 1899, married Eliza S. (1827-1888) Maria (18) [1832] Elizabeth (17) [1833] m. Edward Lantz] Sarah (15) [1835] Susan (14) [1836] Anna (11) [1839] Catharine (10) [1840] John (4) [1846] Dr., d. 1925 in Newton, Middlesex Cty, Mass., see Findagrave for marriages. Benjamin Baker (18, labourer) Andrew Lehr (30, born in Germany). Image 30/64 |
| Burial | 1884 | He was buried in 1884 at Riegelsville Union Cemetery in Riegelsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
| Death | 7 June 1884 | He died on 7 June 1884 in Riegelsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, age 77 years, 6 months, 23 days. That would give him a birth date of Dec 14, 1806. See attached death register from St. Mark's Reformed Church..2 |
| Last Edited | 13 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S732] Lower Saucon Reformed Church, (Later Lower Saucon UCC, Hellertown) (Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania), 77, 85 of 711 on ancestry.com; digital images, Ancestry.com ().
- [S727] St. Mark's Reformed Church, Easton, Pa (10th & Lehigh, Easton,, Northampton County, Pennsylvania), Now called St. Mark's UCC, p. 554, image 85 of 89 on ancestry.com; digital images, Ancestry.com ().
Rebecca
F, #6739
Family: Johannes Lesh (b. 6 November 1771, d. 23 August 1828)
Biography
| Marriage | Johannes Lesh and Rebecca were married, date unknown |
| Last Edited | 8 July 2017 |
Abraham Lesh
M, #6740, b. 12 April 1804
Parents
| Father | Johannes Lesh (b. 6 November 1771, d. 23 August 1828) |
| Mother | Maria Margaretha Huth (b. 4 September 1774, d. 23 August 1811) |
Family: Catharine "Kate" Ernst (b. 6 June 1809, d. 8 December 1888)
| Son | Anthony Lesh (b. 6 August 1828, d. 9 August 1908) |
| Daughter | Sarah Lesh (b. 11 March 1836, d. 8 May 1876) |
| Daughter | Emeline Lesh (b. 1844, d. 11 May 1905) |
Biography
| Birth | 12 April 1804 | Abraham Lesh was born on 12 April 1804 in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Baptism | 10 June 1804 | He was baptized on 10 June 1804 at Lower Saucon Reformed Church in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Baptism Record lists birth 12 Apl , Baptism June 10, 1804, parents: John Lesch and Magdalena. Sponsors Abraham Beil and wife Regina.1 |
| Marriage | He and Catharine "Kate" Ernst were married, date unknown Based on death certificate of her son Anthony Lesh | |
| Census | 22 October 1850 | He appeared in the census 22 October 1850 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Abraham is listed as: Abraham (46, Farmer) Catharine (41) Anthony (22, Labourer) Sarah (15) Emeline (6) Image 42 of 64 |
| Last Edited | 13 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S732] Lower Saucon Reformed Church, (Later Lower Saucon UCC, Hellertown) (Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania), p. 30, 34/711 on ancestry.com; digital images, Ancestry.com ().
Johannes Lesh
M, #6741, b. 6 November 1771, d. 23 August 1828
Parents
| Father | John or Jacob Lesh (b. about 1750, d. before 1802) |
| Mother | Anna Barbara (b. 15 December 1745) |
Family 1: Rebecca
Family 2: Maria Margaretha Huth (b. 4 September 1774, d. 23 August 1811)
| Daughter | Anna Elisabeth Lesh (b. 16 June 1802) |
| Son | Abraham Lesh+ (b. 12 April 1804) |
| Son | Henry Lesh+ (b. 1808, d. 7 June 1884) |
Biography
| Birth | 6 November 1771 | Johannes Lesh was born on 6 November 1771. |
| Marriage | He and Rebecca were married, date unknown | |
| Marriage | about 1800 | He and Maria Margaretha Huth were married about 18001 |
| Will | 14 July 1828 | He signed a will on 14 July 1828 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. See attached. John mentions his wife Rebecca, son Abraham, daughter Elizabeth, and son Henry. Names mentioned as bounding his property were John Knobel, Adam Laubach, Henry Klein and John Illick. |
| Death | 23 August 1828 | He died on 23 August 1828 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,2 |
| Burial | 26 August 1828 | He was buried on 26 August 1828 at St. Lukes (Old Williams) Cemetery in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Spelled Lesch on the gravestone.3 |
| Probate Record | 6 September 1828 | Johannes was listed in probate records on 6 September 1828 as follows: His will was proven on this date. His executors were his son Henry, and Michael Lutz. Witnesses were Joseph Weaver, John Knobel and Christian Laubach. |
| Biography | 1914 | In 1914: See attached excerpt from "Descendants of Balthasar and Susanna Phillipina Loesh", by William W. Lesh, 1914, National Capital Press, Washington, DC. In Addenda 3, Lesh adds some Northampton County Lesh's, evidently unconnected with the main (Balthasar) family line of the book. I have not yet found any Revolutionary soldier named John Lesh that he mentions. A Jacob Lesh is mentioned in the Pennsylvania Archives, Fifth Series, Volume VIII, page 152, Harrisburg, PA 1906: Under Capt John Sentees Company, 2nd Battalion of Militia of Northampton County, 4 Sep 1781, in the 7th class, Jacob Lesh is one of the men in that class. Attachment:4 |
| Last Edited | 8 August 2017 |
Citations
- [S748] Sandra Lesh (Mrs. Julian Lesh), "The Lesh Family of Northampton County," The Pastfinder, Williams Township Historical Society, Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Vol XXII, No. 2 (Jun 1998): pp. 1-4.
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, St Lukes Old Williams Cemetery
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S730] William W. Lesh, Descendants of Balthasar and Susanna Phillipina Loesh: A collection of over Six Hundred Names (Washington, DC: National Capital Press, 1914)
Catharine "Kate" Ernst
F, #6742, b. 6 June 1809, d. 8 December 1888
Family: Abraham Lesh (b. 12 April 1804)
| Son | Anthony Lesh (b. 6 August 1828, d. 9 August 1908) |
| Daughter | Sarah Lesh (b. 11 March 1836, d. 8 May 1876) |
| Daughter | Emeline Lesh (b. 1844, d. 11 May 1905) |
Biography
| Birth | 6 June 1809 | Catharine "Kate" Ernst was born on 6 June 1809.1,2 |
| Marriage | Abraham Lesh and she were married, date unknown Based on death certificate of her son Anthony Lesh | |
| Census | 9 August 1870 | She appeared in the census 9 August 1870 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Catharine is listed as: Catharine Lesh (age 60, Keeping house, Real estate of $1200, cannot read) Sarah Grube (34, personal estate of $100, cannot read) Harven Grube (13, male) Anna S, (11) Adison (7, male) Living next to Anthony Lesh (age 42, Laborer, $2000 in Real estate and $500 personal estate, cannot read or write) Catharine (41, Keeping house, cannot read) Sarah (10) Amanda (9) Sabilla (3) Image 10 of 61, Williams Twp. |
| Census | 24 June 1880 | She appeared in the household of William H. Shively in the census 24 June 1880 in Springfield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. William is listed as William (41, works at Iron Mine) Emiline (36, wife, keeping house) Emma (8, At Home) Harvey (2, Son) Lesch, Catharine (79, Mother-in-Law, Widowed, Domestic work) Grube, Addison (16, Boarder, single, works at Iron Mine) |
| Death | 8 December 1888 | She died on 8 December 18882 |
| Burial | 11 December 1888 | She was buried on 11 December 1888 at Springtown Cemetery in Springtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.2 |
| Obituary | 15 December 1888 | 15 December 1888, Springtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Springtown Weekly Times Obituary:. Catharine Lesh died Dec. 8 at home of son-in-law William H. Shively, Springtown, widow of Abraham. Leaves son Anthony, Emaus, and dau. Buried Dec. 12 at Springtown. Age 79 yrs, 6 mos, 3 days. Had 4 children. Provided to the BCGS Database by Tom Myers.3 |
| Last Edited | 10 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S605] , 1850 Federal Census (), 1850 Census for her husband Abraham Lesh.
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Springtown Cemetery, Bucks County
- [S729] "Bucks County Genealogical Society Digital Archives", Bucks County Genealogical Society, Bucks County Genealogical Society Digital Archives (http://www.bucksgen.org/index.php/component/chronoforms/?chronoform=BCGSSourceList), "Newspaper extract, Springtown Weekly Times: Deaths 1885-1901"
Anthony Lesh
M, #6743, b. 6 August 1828, d. 9 August 1908
Parents
| Father | Abraham Lesh (b. 12 April 1804) |
| Mother | Catharine "Kate" Ernst (b. 6 June 1809, d. 8 December 1888) |
Family: Catharine Lambert
Biography
| Birth | 6 August 1828 | Anthony Lesh was born on 6 August 1828 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Marriage | 27 April 1851 | He and Catharine Lambert were married on 27 April 1851 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, both Anthony Lesh and Catharina Lanbert [Lambert?] were from Williams Township and married by Reformed minister Rev. William T. Gerhard.1 |
| Census | 9 August 1870 | He appeared in the household of Catharine "Kate" Ernst in the census 9 August 1870 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Catharine is listed as Catharine Lesh (age 60, Keeping house, Real estate of $1200, cannot read) Sarah Grube (34, personal estate of $100, cannot read) Harven Grube (13, male) Anna S, (11) Adison (7, male) Living next to Anthony Lesh (age 42, Laborer, $2000 in Real estate and $500 personal estate, cannot read or write) Catharine (41, Keeping house, cannot read) Sarah (10) Amanda (9) Sabilla (3) Image 10 of 61, Williams Twp. |
| Newspaper Mention | 14 September 1906 | The 14 September 1906 edition of the Allentown Leader, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, reported Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lesh are spending a week with their daughter, Mrs. Henry Musselman of Springtown. |
| Death | 9 August 1908 | He died on 9 August 1908 in Emmaus, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, |
| Burial | 13 August 1908 | He was buried on 13 August 1908 at Emmaus Evangelical Cemetery in Emmaus, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.2 |
| Last Edited | 13 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S729] "Bucks County Genealogical Society Digital Archives", Bucks County Genealogical Society, Bucks County Genealogical Society Digital Archives (http://www.bucksgen.org/index.php/component/chronoforms/?chronoform=BCGSSourceList), "Pastoral Record of Rev. William T. Gerhard, Marriages 1844-1859"; provided to BCGS by Tom Myers
- [S713] Anthony Lesh, death certificate 75310, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, PA, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, online at Ancestry.com
Sarah Lesh
F, #6744, b. 11 March 1836, d. 8 May 1876
Parents
| Father | Abraham Lesh (b. 12 April 1804) |
| Mother | Catharine "Kate" Ernst (b. 6 June 1809, d. 8 December 1888) |
Family: Charles W. Grube (b. 24 July 1832, d. 4 September 1863)
Biography
| Birth | 11 March 1836 | Sarah Lesh was born on 11 March 1836 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. listed in the Springtown Church Records. |
| Marriage | Charles W. Grube and she were married, date unknown | |
| Census | 9 August 1870 | She appeared in the household of Catharine "Kate" Ernst in the census 9 August 1870 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Catharine is listed as Catharine Lesh (age 60, Keeping house, Real estate of $1200, cannot read) Sarah Grube (34, personal estate of $100, cannot read) Harven Grube (13, male) Anna S, (11) Adison (7, male) Living next to Anthony Lesh (age 42, Laborer, $2000 in Real estate and $500 personal estate, cannot read or write) Catharine (41, Keeping house, cannot read) Sarah (10) Amanda (9) Sabilla (3) Image 10 of 61, Williams Twp. |
| Death | 8 May 1876 | Sarah Lesh died on 8 May 1876 |
| Last Edited | 9 July 2017 |
Emeline Lesh
F, #6745, b. 1844, d. 11 May 1905
Parents
| Father | Abraham Lesh (b. 12 April 1804) |
| Mother | Catharine "Kate" Ernst (b. 6 June 1809, d. 8 December 1888) |
Family: William H. Shively (b. 2 September 1839, d. 15 March 1925)
Biography
| Birth | 1844 | Emeline Lesh was born in 1844 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Marriage | about 1870 | William H. Shively and she were married about 1870 |
| Census | 24 June 1880 | She appeared in the household of William H. Shively in the census 24 June 1880 in Springfield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. William is listed as William (41, works at Iron Mine) Emiline (36, wife, keeping house) Emma (8, At Home) Harvey (2, Son) Lesch, Catharine (79, Mother-in-Law, Widowed, Domestic work) Grube, Addison (16, Boarder, single, works at Iron Mine) |
| Death | 11 May 1905 | She died on 11 May 1905 in Hellertown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Published in the Springtown Weekly Times, 13 May 1905, died some date the prior week. Died at home of dau. Mrs. Clinton Bauder. Buried May 13. Left husband, dau., son Harvey. Formerly of Springtown.1 |
| Last Edited | 10 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S729] "Bucks County Genealogical Society Digital Archives", Bucks County Genealogical Society, Bucks County Genealogical Society Digital Archives (http://www.bucksgen.org/index.php/component/chronoforms/?chronoform=BCGSSourceList), "Springtown Weekly Times extracts"; Provided by Thomas G. Myers
Catharine Lambert
F, #6746
Family: Anthony Lesh (b. 6 August 1828, d. 9 August 1908)
Biography
| Marriage | 27 April 1851 | Anthony Lesh and Catharine Lambert were married on 27 April 1851 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, both Anthony Lesh and Catharina Lanbert [Lambert?] were from Williams Township and married by Reformed minister Rev. William T. Gerhard.1 |
| Last Edited | 9 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S729] "Bucks County Genealogical Society Digital Archives", Bucks County Genealogical Society, Bucks County Genealogical Society Digital Archives (http://www.bucksgen.org/index.php/component/chronoforms/?chronoform=BCGSSourceList), "Pastoral Record of Rev. William T. Gerhard, Marriages 1844-1859"; provided to BCGS by Tom Myers
Charles W. Grube
M, #6747, b. 24 July 1832, d. 4 September 1863
Family: Sarah Lesh (b. 11 March 1836, d. 8 May 1876)
Biography
| Birth | 24 July 1832 | Charles W. Grube was born on 24 July 1832 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Marriage | He and Sarah Lesh were married, date unknown | |
| Census | 11 August 1860 | He appeared in the census 11 August 1860 in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Charles is listed as: Charles Grub (29, Laborer, personal estate of $160) Sarah Ann (23) Harvey (4) Image 70 of 72 |
| Death | 4 September 1863 | He died on 4 September 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Died while in the military, Company F, 153rd Pa Infantry, which he joined on 7 Oct 1863. |
| Burial | 7 September 1863 | He was buried on 7 September 1863 at St. Lukes (Old Williams) Cemetery in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. North Section, Row C, grave 7. |
| Last Edited | 9 July 2017 |
Peter Koken
M, #6748, b. about 1807, d. 22 November 1867
Biography
| Birth | about 1807 | Peter Koken was born about 1807. |
| Death | 22 November 1867 | He died on 22 November 1867 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Death announcement in the bound newspaper extracts in the Marx Room, p. 151, vol 1: Cogen, Peter, died in Easton, 22 Nov 18671 |
| Last Edited | 10 July 2017 |
Citations
- [S722] Henry F. Marx, Marriages and Deaths: Newspaper Extracts 1799-1851: Northampton County, Pennsylvania (Easton, Pa.: Easton Public Library, 1929), Vol 1, p. 151
Herman Snyder
M, #6749, b. 12 August 1812, d. 18 March 1893
Family: Susannah Koken (b. 27 May 1818, d. 23 August 1899)
Biography
| Note | I haven't looked into Herman Snyder, but I see on the 1772 Easton Tax List, a Herman Shnyder, Tanner, and a Henry Shnyder, shoemaker. The surname was spelled Shnyder in the reference where Herman and Susannah's marriage was listed. | |
| Birth | 12 August 1812 | Herman Snyder was born on 12 August 1812. |
| Marriage | 30 July 1837 | He and Susannah Koken were married on 30 July 1837 Kiefer's "Some of the First Settlers" lists a marriage, 30 Jul 1837, of Herman Shnyder and Sus. Gogen. |
| Death | 18 March 1893 | He died on 18 March 1893 in East Lawn, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, |
| Burial | 20 March 1893 | He was buried on 20 March 1893 at Easton Heights Cemetery in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Last Edited | 29 July 2017 |
Anna Margaret
F, #6750, b. 1808, d. 1883
Family: Henry Lesh (b. 1808, d. 7 June 1884)
| Son | Jacob Lesh (b. 1829, d. 4 June 1899) |
| Daughter | Maria Lesh (b. 1832) |
| Daughter | Elizabeth Lesh (b. 1833, d. 16 April 1900) |
| Daughter | Sarah Lesh (b. 1835) |
| Daughter | Susan Lesh (b. 1836) |
| Daughter | Anna Lesh (b. 1839) |
| Daughter | Catharine Lesh (b. 1840) |
| Son | John Henry Lesh+ (b. 1846, d. 1925) |
Biography
| Birth | 1808 | Anna Margaret was born in 1808 in Raubsville, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Death | 1883 | She died in 1883 in Riegelsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, |
| Burial | 1883 | She was buried in 1883 at Riegelsville Union Cemetery in Riegelsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
| Last Edited | 12 July 2017 |