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William B. Rotz

M, #100651, b. after 8 August 1860, d. 15 April 1864

Parents

FatherSamuel Rotz (b. 20 January 1816, d. 3 April 1901)
MotherRebecca Hamsher (b. 30 January 1823, d. 20 March 1903)
Pedigree Link

Biography

William B. Rotz was born after 8 August 1860 in Todd Twp., Fulton Co., PA. He died on 15 April 1864 in Todd Twp., Fulton Co., PA.
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John Wesley Rotz1

M, #100652, b. 23 August 1863, d. 8 February 1943

Parents

FatherSamuel Rotz (b. 20 January 1816, d. 3 April 1901)
MotherRebecca Hamsher (b. 30 January 1823, d. 20 March 1903)
Pedigree Link

Biography

John Wesley Rotz was born on 23 August 1863 in Todd Twp., Fulton Co., PA.1 He died on 8 February 1943.
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Citations

  1. [S2672] Todd Twp., p.99B, Dwelling 40, Family 43, 1870 Federal Census, Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1347; FHL #552846.

Mary Ellen Rotz1

F, #100653, b. 6 April 1866, d. 12 December 1954

Parents

FatherSamuel Rotz (b. 20 January 1816, d. 3 April 1901)
MotherRebecca Hamsher (b. 30 January 1823, d. 20 March 1903)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Ellen Rotz was born on 6 April 1866 in Todd Twp., Fulton Co., PA.1 She died on 12 December 1954.
Mary Ellen Rotz was also known as "Ella" Rotz.1
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Citations

  1. [S2672] Todd Twp., p.99B, Dwelling 40, Family 43, 1870 Federal Census, Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1347; FHL #552846.

Ida Belle Rotz1

F, #100654, b. 5 April 1869

Parents

FatherSamuel Rotz (b. 20 January 1816, d. 3 April 1901)
MotherRebecca Hamsher (b. 30 January 1823, d. 20 March 1903)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Ida Belle Rotz was born on 5 April 1869 in Todd Twp., Fulton Co., PA.1 She married David Grant Hershey, son of Abraham Hershey and Sarah C. Miller, about 1897 in Fulton Co. (probably), PA.
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Citations

  1. [S2672] Todd Twp., p.99B, Dwelling 40, Family 43, 1870 Federal Census, Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1347; FHL #552846.

David Grant Hershey1

M, #100655, b. 9 February 1869

Parents

FatherAbraham Hershey (b. 16 November 1845)
MotherSarah C. Miller (b. about 1851)
Pedigree Link

Biography

David Grant Hershey was born on 9 February 1869 in Fulton Co. (probably), PA.1 He married Ida Belle Rotz, daughter of Samuel Rotz and Rebecca Hamsher, about 1897 in Fulton Co. (probably), PA.
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Citations

  1. [S2673] Taylor Twp., Dist. 208, p.19B, Dwelling 41, Family 41, 1880 Federal Census, Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1133; FHL #1255133.

Abraham Hershey1

M, #100656, b. 16 November 1845

Parents

FatherJohn Hershey (b. 1820, d. after 1880)
MotherBarbara Schenk (b. 1822, d. after 1880)
Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah C. Miller (b. about 1851)

SonDavid Grant Hershey (b. 9 February 1869)

Biography

Abraham Hershey was born on 16 November 1845 in Huntingdon Co., PA.1 He married Sarah C. Miller about 1868.1
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Citations

  1. [S2673] Taylor Twp., Dist. 208, p.19B, Dwelling 41, Family 41, 1880 Federal Census, Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1133; FHL #1255133.

Sarah C. Miller1

F, #100657, b. about 1851
Pedigree Link

Family: Abraham Hershey (b. 16 November 1845)

SonDavid Grant Hershey (b. 9 February 1869)

Biography

Sarah C. Miller was born about 1851 in Pennsylvania.1 She married Abraham Hershey, son of John Hershey and Barbara Schenk, about 1868.1
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Citations

  1. [S2673] Taylor Twp., Dist. 208, p.19B, Dwelling 41, Family 41, 1880 Federal Census, Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1133; FHL #1255133.

John Hershey

M, #100658, b. 1820, d. after 1880

Parents

FatherAbraham Hershey (b. 1778, d. 1826)
MotherMary Catherine Baughman (b. 18 February 1785, d. 12 November 1875)
Pedigree Link

Family: Barbara Schenk (b. 1822, d. after 1880)

SonAbraham Hershey+ (b. 16 November 1845)

Biography

John Hershey was born in 1820 in Bedford, Bedford Co., PA. He married Barbara Schenk. He died after 1880 in Lancaster Co. (probably), PA.
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Barbara Schenk

F, #100659, b. 1822, d. after 1880
Pedigree Link

Family: John Hershey (b. 1820, d. after 1880)

SonAbraham Hershey+ (b. 16 November 1845)

Biography

Barbara Schenk was born in 1822 in Lancaster Co., PA. She married John Hershey, son of Abraham Hershey and Mary Catherine Baughman. Barbara Schenk died after 1880 in Lancaster Co., PA.
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Abraham Hershey

M, #100660, b. 1778, d. 1826

Parents

FatherChristian Hershey (b. 1750, d. 1819)
MotherMary Good
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Catherine Baughman (b. 18 February 1785, d. 12 November 1875)

SonJohn Hershey+ (b. 1820, d. after 1880)

Biography

Abraham Hershey was born in 1778 in York Co., PA. He married Mary Catherine Baughman in 1806 in York Co., PA. He died in 1826 in Bedford, Bedford Co., PA.
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Mary Catherine Baughman

F, #100661, b. 18 February 1785, d. 12 November 1875
Pedigree Link

Family: Abraham Hershey (b. 1778, d. 1826)

SonJohn Hershey+ (b. 1820, d. after 1880)

Biography

Mary Catherine Baughman was born on 18 February 1785 in York Co., PA. She married Abraham Hershey, son of Christian Hershey and Mary Good, in 1806 in York Co., PA. Mary Catherine Baughman died on 12 November 1875 in Dublin, Fulton Co., PA.
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Christian Hershey

M, #100662, b. 1750, d. 1819

Parents

FatherAndrew Hershey (b. about 1725, d. about 1750)
MotherSusanna
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Good

SonAbraham Hershey+ (b. 1778, d. 1826)

Biography

Christian Hershey was born in 1750 in Codorus Creek, York Co., PA. He married Mary Good. He died in 1819 in Bedford Co., PA.
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Mary Good

F, #100663
Pedigree Link

Family: Christian Hershey (b. 1750, d. 1819)

SonAbraham Hershey+ (b. 1778, d. 1826)

Biography

Mary Good was born in Lancaster Co., PA. She married Christian Hershey, son of Andrew Hershey and Susanna. Mary Good died in Bedford Co., PA.
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John Hamsher1

M, #100664, b. 1834

Parents

FatherPeter Hamsher (b. 7 August 1789, d. 19 September 1839)
MotherElizabeth Klein (d. 1 May 1845)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Catherine Knisely (b. about 1831, d. before November 1863)

DaughterMary E. Hamsher (b. about 1858)
DaughterLaura Hamsher (b. about April 1860)

Family 2: Anna Phillips (b. about 1841)

DaughterAnna Hamsher (b. about 1866)

Biography

John Hamsher was born in 1834 in Franklin Co., PA.1 He married Catherine Knisely on 17 March 1857.1 He married Anna Phillips on 3 November 1863 in Macon Co., IL.
Occupation: Harness Maker in 1880 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.2 John Hamsher lived in June 1880 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.2
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Citations

  1. [S2668] Decatur Ward 2, p.616, Dwelling 374, Family 380, 1860 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 203; FHL #803203.
  2. [S2667] Decatur, Dist. 148, p.316C, Dwelling 131, Family 144, 1880 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 229; FHL #1254229.

Catherine Knisely1

F, #100665, b. about 1831, d. before November 1863
Pedigree Link

Family: John Hamsher (b. 1834)

DaughterMary E. Hamsher (b. about 1858)
DaughterLaura Hamsher (b. about April 1860)

Biography

Catherine Knisely was born about 1831 in Pennsylvania.1 She married John Hamsher, son of Peter Hamsher and Elizabeth Klein, on 17 March 1857.1 Catherine Knisely died before November 1863 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.
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Citations

  1. [S2668] Decatur Ward 2, p.616, Dwelling 374, Family 380, 1860 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 203; FHL #803203.

Mary E. Hamsher1

F, #100666, b. about 1858

Parents

FatherJohn Hamsher (b. 1834)
MotherCatherine Knisely (b. about 1831, d. before November 1863)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary E. Hamsher was born about 1858 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.1
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Citations

  1. [S2668] Decatur Ward 2, p.616, Dwelling 374, Family 380, 1860 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 203; FHL #803203.

Laura Hamsher1

F, #100667, b. about April 1860

Parents

FatherJohn Hamsher (b. 1834)
MotherCatherine Knisely (b. about 1831, d. before November 1863)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Laura Hamsher was born about April 1860 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.1
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Citations

  1. [S2668] Decatur Ward 2, p.616, Dwelling 374, Family 380, 1860 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 203; FHL #803203.

Anna Phillips

F, #100668, b. about 1841
Pedigree Link

Family: John Hamsher (b. 1834)

DaughterAnna Hamsher (b. about 1866)

Biography

Anna Phillips was born about 1841 in Illinois.1 She married Phillips about 1857. She married John Hamsher, son of Peter Hamsher and Elizabeth Klein, on 3 November 1863 in Macon Co., IL.
Occupation: Dressmaking in 1880 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.2
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Citations

  1. [S2669] Decatur, p.340A, Dwelling 314, Family 306, 1870 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 249; FHL #545748.
  2. [S2667] Decatur, Dist. 148, p.316C, Dwelling 131, Family 144, 1880 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 229; FHL #1254229.

William Hamsher1

M, #100669, b. 5 October 1824

Parents

FatherPeter Hamsher (b. 7 August 1789, d. 19 September 1839)
MotherElizabeth Klein (d. 1 May 1845)
Pedigree Link

Family: Sophia (b. about 1823)

SonDavid F. Hamsher (b. about 1848)
DaughterSusannah Hamsher (b. about August 1850)
DaughterFlorence Eva Hamsher (b. 9 September 1861, d. 30 September 1937)

Biography

William Hamsher was born on 5 October 1824 in Franklin Co., PA.1 He married Sophia.1
Occupation: Wagon maker in 1850 in Jackson Twp., Perry Co., PA.1 William Hamsher lived in September 1850 in Jackson Twp., Perry Co., PA.1 Occupation: Farmer in 1860.2 He lived in August 1860 in P.O. Niantic, Macon Co., IL.2 Occupation: Wagon maker in 1870 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.3
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Citations

  1. [S2674] Jackson Twp., p.340B, Dwelling 54, Family 56, 1850 Federal Census, Perry County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 805.
  2. [S2668] P.O. Niantic, p.815, Dwelling 14, Family 35, 1860 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 203; FHL #803203.
  3. [S2669] Decatur, p.342A, Dwelling 341, Family 332, 1870 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 249; FHL #545748.

Sophia1

F, #100670, b. about 1823
Pedigree Link

Family: William Hamsher (b. 5 October 1824)

SonDavid F. Hamsher (b. about 1848)
DaughterSusannah Hamsher (b. about August 1850)
DaughterFlorence Eva Hamsher (b. 9 September 1861, d. 30 September 1937)

Biography

Sophia was born about 1823 in Cumberland Co., PA.1 She married William Hamsher, son of Peter Hamsher and Elizabeth Klein.1
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Citations

  1. [S2674] Jackson Twp., p.340B, Dwelling 54, Family 56, 1850 Federal Census, Perry County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 805.

David F. Hamsher1

M, #100671, b. about 1848

Parents

FatherWilliam Hamsher (b. 5 October 1824)
MotherSophia (b. about 1823)
Pedigree Link

Biography

David F. Hamsher was born about 1848 in Juniata Co., PA.1


Note: A Macon County marriage of a David Hamsher to Rebecca Starr on 16 NOV 1865 is listed in the Illinois online marriage index, however David F. Hamsher would have only been 17 or 18. He is listed with his parents in the 1870 census and there is no sign of a wife or children. Don't know who the David Hamsher who married Rebecca C. Starr was -- possibly his uncle David? DLB 2014. Occupation: Wagon maker in 1880 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.2 David F. Hamsher lived in June 1880 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.2
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Citations

  1. [S2674] Jackson Twp., p.340B, Dwelling 54, Family 56, 1850 Federal Census, Perry County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 805.
  2. [S2667] Decatur, Dist. 148, p.316C, Dwelling 131, Family 144, 1880 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 229; FHL #1254229.

Susannah Hamsher1

F, #100672, b. about August 1850

Parents

FatherWilliam Hamsher (b. 5 October 1824)
MotherSophia (b. about 1823)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Susannah Hamsher was born about August 1850 in Perry Co., PA.1
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Citations

  1. [S2674] Jackson Twp., p.340B, Dwelling 54, Family 56, 1850 Federal Census, Perry County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 805.

Florence Eva Hamsher1

F, #100673, b. 9 September 1861, d. 30 September 1937

Parents

FatherWilliam Hamsher (b. 5 October 1824)
MotherSophia (b. about 1823)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Florence Eva Hamsher was born on 9 September 1861 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.1 She married William Padgett on 29 August 1880 in Macon Co., IL. She died on 30 September 1937.
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Citations

  1. [S2669] Decatur, p.342A, Dwelling 341, Family 332, 1870 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 249; FHL #545748.

William Padgett

M, #100674
Pedigree Link

Biography

William Padgett married Florence Eva Hamsher, daughter of William Hamsher and Sophia, on 29 August 1880 in Macon Co., IL.
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Anna Hamsher1

F, #100675, b. about 1866

Parents

FatherJohn Hamsher (b. 1834)
MotherAnna Phillips (b. about 1841)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Anna Hamsher was born about 1866 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.1
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Citations

  1. [S2669] Decatur, p.340A, Dwelling 314, Family 306, 1870 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 249; FHL #545748.

Phillips

M, #100676, d. before November 1863
Pedigree Link

Biography

Phillips married Anna Phillips about 1857. He died before November 1863.
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Rebecca C. Starr1

F, #100677, b. 4 March 1835, d. May 1926
Pedigree Link

Family: David Hamsher (b. about 1832, d. before June 1900)

DaughterEmily Hamsher (b. July 1868)

Biography

Rebecca C. Starr was born on 4 March 1835 in Lewisburg, Union Co., PA.1,2 She married David Hamsher, son of Peter Hamsher and Elizabeth Klein, on 16 November 1865 in Macon Co., IL, One child born (Emily), living as of 1900 census.2 Rebecca C. Starr died in May 1926.
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Citations

  1. [S2669] Decatur, p.356A, Dwelling 557, Family 542, 1870 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 249; FHL #545748.
  2. [S2666] Decatur Ward 3, Dist. 0049, sheet 3A, line 24, 1900 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 323; FHL #1240323.

Emily Hamsher1

F, #100678, b. July 1868

Parents

FatherDavid Hamsher (b. about 1832, d. before June 1900)
MotherRebecca C. Starr (b. 4 March 1835, d. May 1926)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Emily Hamsher was born in July 1868 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.1,2


Note: Unmarried as of 1900 census.2
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Citations

  1. [S2669] Decatur, p.356A, Dwelling 557, Family 542, 1870 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 249; FHL #545748.
  2. [S2666] Decatur Ward 3, Dist. 0049, sheet 3A, line 25, 1900 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 323; FHL #1240323.

Margaret A. Montgomery1

F, #100679, b. about 1837, d. 1863

Parents

FatherJames Franklin Montgomery (b. about 1810)
MotherPenelope Brett (b. about 1809)
Pedigree Link

Family: David Hamsher (b. about 1832, d. before June 1900)

DaughterIda M. Hamsher+ (b. August 1858)

Biography

Margaret A. Montgomery was born about 1837 in Illinois.1 She married David Hamsher, son of Peter Hamsher and Elizabeth Klein, on 12 November 1857 in Macon Co., IL. Margaret A. Montgomery died in 1863 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.
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Citations

  1. [S2668] Decatur Ward 1, p.571, Dwelling 33, Family 33, 1860 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 203; FHL #803203.

Ida M. Hamsher1

F, #100680, b. August 1858

Parents

FatherDavid Hamsher (b. about 1832, d. before June 1900)
MotherMargaret A. Montgomery (b. about 1837, d. 1863)
Pedigree Link

Family: Frank S. Boyd (b. July 1856)

DaughterLillian Boyd (b. August 1880)
DaughterBessie Boyd (b. July 1882)
SonFrank Boyd (b. November 1885)

Biography

Ida M. Hamsher was born in August 1858 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.1,2 She married Frank S. Boyd, son of James P. Boyd and Sylvania L. McGovern, on 15 June 1880 in Macon Co., IL.
Ida M. Hamsher lived in June 1900 in St. Louis, MO.2
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Citations

  1. [S2668] Decatur Ward 1, p.571, Dwelling 33, Family 33, 1860 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 203; FHL #803203.
  2. [S1201] St. Louis Ward 24, Dist. 0357, sheet 13B, line 79, 1900 Federal Census, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series 623, Rolls 889 - 901; FHL #1240889 - 1240901.