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     Note: Frederic Z. Saunders has contributed significantly to the Philipp Wendel research, and provided the following background:

The information on Philip WENDEL is from the German researcher Hermann Scholl, who was hired in 1981 by Mrs. Cleta SMITH of Silver Spring, MD to research the parish records for WENDEL. A copy of his report to her was placed with the parish register, as it was later microfilmed along with the parish register, for LDS records. Philip Wendel's name and information is apparently taken from tax records. Philip Wendel was born circa 1620 at Framersheim, Palatinate. He married Anna (?) in 1644. Philip Wendel died after 1670 at Framersheim, Palatinate.

     Philip Wendel was born circa 1645 at Framersheim, Palatinate. He was the son of Philip Wendel and Anna (?) Philip Wendel married Anna Barbara (?) circa 1667.

     Philip Wendel was born in 1805 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Emanuel Wendel and Rachel Swartz.¹ Philip Wendel died probably died young.¹

     Rachel Wendel was born in 1781. She was the daughter of Christopher Wendel and Susannah Deaderick. Rachel Wendel married John Permont Wiggins on 9 March 1798 at Davidson Co., TN. Rachel Wendel died in 1853.

     Rebecca Wendel was born circa 1789 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Philip Wendel and Elizabeth Dellinger. Rebecca Wendel married Daniel Hottel, son of Joseph Hottel and Barbara Doll, on 5 December 1815 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Rebecca Wendel died after 1840 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Rebecca Wendel was born on 27 May 1773. She was the daughter of Christopher Wendel and Susannah Deaderick. Rebecca Wendel was christened on 4 July 1773 at Strasburg, Dunmore (now Shenandoah) Co., VA. She married Judge Anthony Foster. Rebecca Wendel died after March 1798.

     Note: Rebecca Wendel info from (Oct 2000):

Betty Brown
15405 W. Elmore East Rd.
Elmore, Ohio 43416
bab1@glasscity.net
ab735@acorn.net.

Rebecca Wendel married Francis Wesley Mock. Rebecca Wendel was born in 1882. She died in 1918.

     Rebecca Wendel was born circa 1795. She was the daughter of Johannes Wendel and Mary Wiseman. Rebecca Wendel was confirmed on 25 April 1795 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA; page 231, St. Paul's church records.
Note: Possibly the Rebecca Wendel appearing on 1880 census, Stonewall Dist., p.386C, Dwelling 43, Family 43. DLB 2010.

     Rebecca Wendel was born circa 1812 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Wendel.¹ Rebecca Wendel died after 22 June 1880 at Shenandoah Co., VA.
Note: Did not marry.

     Rebecca Wendel was born circa 1836 at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elias Wendel and Elizabeth Borden.¹

     Regina Wendel was born circa 1795. She was the daughter of Johannes Wendel and Mary Wiseman. Regina Wendel was confirmed on 25 April 1795 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA; page 231, St. Paul's church records. She died after 25 April 1795.

     Richard Wendel was born on 8 February 1824 at Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of George Wendel and Sarah Borden. Richard Wendel married Naomi Wilkin, daughter of John Wilkin and Elizabeth (?), on 15 February 1847 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Richard Wendel lived in 1880 at Stonewall District, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹

     Robert Wendel was born circa 1853 at Washington Co. (probably), MD.¹ He was the son of John A. Wendel and Ruth / Rhiana (?)¹

     Note: Robert Franklin Wendel received his early education at a preparatory school in Georgetown and his undergraduate and professional education at Washington and Lee University. He was an attorney for the American Water Works Company in Pittsburg and New York City for many years. He spent the last few years of his life in Murfreesoro and is buried there in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery.

Robert Franklin Wendel was born circa 1872 at Rutherford Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel and Emma Claiborne James.¹ Robert Franklin Wendel died on 1 March 1935 Obituary: Robert Franklin Wendel, who for some years has made his home with his sister, Mrs. R. L. Hay, departed this live on Friday, March 1, about 5:00 p.m. the cumulation of a long illness. He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the son of Dr. Robert S. and Mrs. Emma James Wendel. His early education was received in the schools of Murfreesboro, and in the preparatory school at Georgetown, Kentucky. His collegiate and professional training at Washington and Lee University at Lexington, Virginia. For many years he was connected with the legal department of the American Waterworks Company in Pittsburgh, Pa., and New York City. Some years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which unfitted him for the practice of his profession and since then he has made his home with his sister. He was a man of bright intellect, engaging manners, quick wit, abounding good humor, and a high standard of integrity. He loved life, and was patient and brave in his long illness. There was a brief service at the home in Walkerton on Sunday, March 3, at 9:30 a.m., conducted by Rev. Mr. Wilson of the M.E. church and the Rev. Mr. Armstrong of the Presbyterian church, both of Walkerton. Mr. Wendel Nichol, of Nashville, Tennessee, a nephew of the deceased accompanied the body to Murfreesboro for burial.

He was buried in March 1935 at Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

     Robert Paine Wendel was born in July 1867. He was the son of James Brown Wendel and Mary W. Paine. Robert Paine Wendel died in 1910 at Aberdeen, Monroe Co., MS.

     Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel was born on 14 July 1821 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. He was the son of David Wendel and Sarah Hale Neilson. Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel married Emma Claiborne James, daughter of Allen James and Anna Claiborne Wilkinson, on 3 November 1852 at Rutherford Co., TN. Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel lived on 5 August 1870 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN

.¹ Occupation: Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel received his professional education at the Louisville (Kentucky) Institute, where he was awarded degrees on 3 Mar 1841, 3 Feb 1842, and in 1843.

Practiced medicine in Murfreesboro. He and his brother, James Edwy, were charter members of the Rutherford County Medical Society.

Dr. Robert Wendel saw service, as a surgeon, in the Confederate Army. Official records show that he was appointed surgeon on 30 May 1862 to take rank 25 Nov 1862. He served in hospitals in Dalton, Georgia, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Forsythe, Georgia, and Columbus, Mississippi, in that order. He was serving at Forsythe, Georgia when his wife, Emma, and her children were given safe passage to join him. Colonel James A. Garfield, shortly to become Brigadier General Garfield, arrived in Murfreesboro to serve on the staff of USA General Rosecrans and requested the home of the Wendels on the corner of Spring and Main streets for his headquarters. Emma Wendel proceeded to Forsythe, Georgia and later to Columbus, Mississippi where her daughter, Roberta Lee, was born. Following the surrender of Lt. General R. Taylor, CSA, to the USA forces, Robert Searcy was paroled, 16 May 1865 to return home to Murfreesboro.

A family legend has it that a Harrison County, Indiana Windell man who was in the Union Army found himself near Murfreesboro and was aware that a Wendel relative was a doctor in the town. He went to meet Dr. Wendel, but Robert could not abide Yankees, and would not engage in any conversation with the Indiana man.

He died on 24 June 1892 at age 70. He was buried in June 1892 at Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

     Roberta Lee Wendel was born in November 1865 at Mississippi per 1900 census. 18 FEB 1865 per Tennessee death record index.^1,2 She was the daughter of Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel and Emma Claiborne James. Roberta Lee Wendel married Henry Douglas Nichol, son of William Nichol and Julia Margaret Lytle, circa 1894.² Roberta Lee Wendel died on 1 May 1936 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 70. She was buried in May 1936 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #132268523.

     Rosannah Wendel was born circa 1778 at Frederick Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Wendel and Susannah Deaderick. Rosannah Wendel married Judge Howell Tatum, son of Joshua Tatum and Amy Chappell, on 24 December 1795 at Davidson Co., TN, Source: Red River Settlers: Records of the Settlers of Northern Montgomery, Robertson, and Sumner Counties, Tennessee, by Edythe Johns Rucker Whitley, page 74. Some genealogies show an alternate marriage date 29 AUG 1798, a son Wilkins Tatum and a daughter Sarah of this marriage. However these two children are not mentioned in the Red River Settlers. There was a Wilkins Tatum, born about 1805, who lived for decades at P.O. Belles Depot/Bellville, Haywood County, Tennessee, however he consistently reported his birth location as North Carolina. DLB 2013.

Rosannah Wendel and Judge Howell Tatum were divorced in 1812 at Davidson Co., TN; Source: Red River Settlers: Records of the Settlers of Northern Montgomery, Robertson, and Sumner Counties, Tennessee, by Edythe Johns Rucker Whitley, page 74.

Rosannah Wendel married Anderson Claxton in September 1828 at Bedford Co., TN. Rosannah Wendel lived on 5 October 1850 at Fenter Twp., Hot Spring Co., AR; with daughter Eliza Wade and granddaughter Mary (Wade) Taylor.¹ She died after 16 November 1853 at Sebastian Co., AR, On 16 NOV 1853 Rosannah applied for pension on the basis of Howell Tatum's Revolutionary War service. Her application was denied as she had been divorced from Howell Tatum. Per Red River Settlers: Records of the Settlers of Northern Montgomery, Robertson, and Sumner Counties, Tennessee, by Edythe Johns Rucker Whitley, page 74.

     Note: Birth & Death dates "From The Rhine To The Shenandoah"by Daniel W. Bly page 202. Rosena Elisabetha Wendel was born on 17 July 1750 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Augustine Wendel and Anna Margaretha Bücher. Rosena Elisabetha Wendel died in 1759 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Rosina Wendel was born on 19 January 1789 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Wendel and Maria Magdalena Dellinger. Rosina Wendel married Paul Wisman circa 1809, She was unmarried as of 5 MAR 1808 when she was a witness for the christening of her brother George's son Wilhelm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Strasburg. Rosina Wendel married Jacob Beard, son of Zacharias Barth, on 3 September 1820 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Rosina Wendel lived on 2 September 1850 at Vernon Twp., Clinton Co., OH.¹ She died on 15 July 1867 at Vernon Twp., Clinton Co., OH, at age 78. She was buried in 1867 at IOOF Cemetery, New Vienna, Clinton Co., OH.

     Sally Hudson M. Wendel was born in 1849 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Deaderick Wendel and Sarah Jane Keeble. Sally Hudson M. Wendel died on 21 February 1875. She was buried in February 1875 at Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Findagrave #69093558.

     Samuel Wendel was born on 30 June 1798 at Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Johannes Wendel and Mary Wiseman. Samuel Wendel married Anna Smootz, daughter of Abraham Smootz, on 2 June 1821 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Samuel Wendel died on 19 December 1878 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 80. He was buried in December 1878 at Augustine Windle Cemetery, Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Samuel Wendel was born at the Alzey district (probably), Palatinate, This Samuel Wendel proceeded directly to the Frederick/Shenandoah County area of Virginia where the three sons of Philip Wendel and their children lived. I assume he had some communication with them prior to emigrating from Germany, and had a known familial relationship, but his christening record has not been found. DLB 2016.

He immigrated on 9 October 1747 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; On the ship Restauration from Rotterdam, via Leith, Scotland, James Hall, Captain; settled in Shenandoah Valley near the 3 Wendel brothers Valentine, Augustine, and Christophel Wendel from Framersheim. A Johan Georg Wendel was also on the manifest.

He married Margaret Becker circa 1749 at Winchester, Frederick Co., VA. Samuel Wendel died circa March 1813 at New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Samuel Wendel was born circa 1778 at Frederick Co., VA. He was the son of Samuel Wendel and Margaret Becker. Samuel Wendel married Catherine Coyle on 20 January 1804 at Frederick Co., VA, Ceremony by Rev. William Hill. Samuel Wendel married Ann Phillips circa 1813 at Frederick Co. (probably), VA. Samuel Wendel died circa 1818 at Winchester, Frederick Co., VA, Died between January 26, when he made his will, and September 11, when his estate was appraised. He left a will in 1818; Winchester, Virginia Abstracts of Wills 1794-1894 Dola S. Tylor 1990:

Will Book #1 pages 217-220: Will of Samuel Windle, Merchant. Wife, Ann. Children: Samuel Washington, Margaret Evalina, Sarah Matilda, and Richard, "and the one with which my wife is now pregnant". Mentions his aged mother. Has stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia. Daniel Gold, and John Irwin, to be executors and guardians of the children. 26 Jan 1818. Wit: William Hill, Josh. Gamble,
Thos. W. Blackwood. Proved 4 Sep 1818.

Pages 225-227 Appraisal of Estate of Samuel Windle, dec'd, 11 sep 1818. Among items: slaves named Mary and Joe, Family Bible, pair mahogany card tables, dining and breakfast tables, 2 vols. Village Sermons, 2 vol's Dictionary Bible, Hymn Book. Signed Josh. Gamble, John Sperry, James Reily.

     Samuel Pitt Wendel was born on 9 August 1824 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. He was the son of David Wendel and Sarah Hale Neilson. Samuel Pitt Wendel was buried in June 1825 at Family Plot, Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. He died on 10 June 1825 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

     Sarah Wendel was also known as "Sally". She was born circa 1777 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Daniel Wendel and Mary Hawkins. Sarah Wendel married Blackburn Jones circa 1815.

     Note: Birth date "From The Rhine To The Shenandoah" by Daniel W. Bly page 202.
Marriage date & place from Ancestral File Ver. 4.13.

Basic Jacob and Sarah (Wendel) Grove descendant info researched by Jean Allread, and posted on the Internet by Harvey Stuart. Augustus and Margaret (Donaldson) Grove descendants researched by Linda Grove Miller. Census data, citations, and additional descendant info from censuses added by Don Boyd. DLB 2004. Sarah Wendel was born on 18 December 1766 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Augustine Wendel and Anna Margaretha Bücher. Sarah Wendel married Jacob Graf, son of Jacob Graf, on 8 January 1789.

     Sarah Wendel was born on 3 January 1781. She was the daughter of Jacob Wendel and Elizabeth Barbara Pfeiffer. Sarah Wendel was confirmed on 11 June 1797 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA; page 233, St. Paul's church records. She married Joseph Kechley on 19 January 1803.

     Sarah Catherine Wendel was born on 11 November 1834 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Wendel and Anna Smootz.¹ Sarah Catherine Wendel married Joseph Coby, son of Benjamin Coby and Mary Borden, on 4 March 1858 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Sarah Catherine Wendel lived on 4 December 1860 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.² She lived on 13 June 1870 at Melmore, Seneca Co., OH.³ She lived on 2 June 1880 at Eden Twp., Seneca Co., OH.⁴ She lived on 26 June 1900 at Eden Twp., Seneca Co., OH.⁵ She died on 14 November 1906 at Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH, at age 72. She was buried in November 1906 at Rock Creek Cemetery, Rockaway, Seneca Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 60622200.

     Sarah Foard Wendel was born on 8 December 1883 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. She was the daughter of William Wendel and Harriet DeWolfe Foard. Sarah Foard Wendel married Samuel Powel Miller, son of Frederick DeWolfe Miller and Annis Powel, in 1906.¹ Sarah Foard Wendel died in August 1915 at Rogersville, Hawkins Co., TN, at age 31. She was buried on 26 August 1915 at New Providence Church Cemetery, Hawkins Co., TN.