Christina Graybill

Notes:

RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Reviewed 6 Jun 2002 Rootsweb.com Worldconnect.

2. Censuses:
1800 US: Ashe County, North Carolina. The total population for Ashe County, North Carolina in 1800 was 2785, including slaves. The 1800 Ashe County Census was the first for the northwestern most county in the Tar Heel State. This county was formed in late 1799 and included all of Wilkes County west of the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountain. The 977 square miles that then composed Ashe County has been further divided, first in 1849 to form Watauga County, North Carolina and again 10 years later to form Alleghany County. This record includes families who may have been living in those areas at the time. The original census was in rough alphabetic order, and this does not facilitate the research of particular communities. I include all interrelated families of this time and place to better show relationships. A word of explanation on some of these families:
A. Mary and Barbara Burkett who married Peter and David Graybeal, had a father named Christian - unsure as to which is correct of the two.
B. Elizabeth Eller appears to be Elizabeth Dick, the wife of Peter Eller who had just died per his probate of 1799.The one daughter is probably Mary; unsure who the two boys are since there should be three: Jacob, Henry, and George. John Eller would be Elizabeth's eldest son and married to Susannah Kerns.
C. Henry Graybeal would have recently married Celia Henson and also the eldest son of [John] Peter and Christina [Wampler] Graybill who also appear to be in this same census. Note that Peter evidently had owned slaves at that time - the census does not say how many.
D. One of the William Hensons could be somehow related to William Henson who marries Nancy Graybill and to Celia Henson who marries Henry Graybeal.
E. The two Koons are probably brothers and are sons of Devault Koon judging from their ages. This would make them uncles to George Koons who eventually marries Mary Eller.
F. James Lewis, b. abt. 1790, marries Christena Graybill in 1807 - there may be a connection with these two James Lewis.
G. William Pennington marries Barbara (or Elizabeth) Eller and may be the younger of the two here listed.
H. Michael Stucker is a misspelling for Michael and Catherine Eller Stoker with their three oldest children: Polly, David, and Elizabeth.
Head of Family; Males 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Females - 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+:
Burkett, Christian; 1-2-0-1-0; 1-0-2-0-0
Burkett, Christian; 4-1-0-1-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Eller, Elizabeth; 1-0-1-0-0; 0-0-1-0-1
Eller, John; 3-0-0-1-0; 1-0-0-1-0
Graybeal, Henry; 0-0-1-0-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Graybeal, Peter; 2-1-1-0-1; 3-1-0-0-1
Henson, William; 0-1-1-0-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Henson, William; 3-0-0-0-1; 1-1-1-0-0
Koons, George; 0-0-1-0-1; 0-0-0-0-1
Koons, John; 0-0-1-0-1; 0-1-2-0-1
Lewis, James; 2-2-1-0-1; 4-1-0-0-1
Lewis, James, Jr.; 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Pennington, William; 0-1-0-1-0; 1-2-1-0-1
Pennington, William; 0-0-1-0-0; 0-0-1-0-0
Stucker, Michael; 1-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0

1810 US: Ashe County, North Carolina; I include several related families in my database for this time and place. Some notes:
A. One of the two William Penningtons is married to an Eller - I assume it is the one with a younger wife.
B. One of the two Christian Burketts is probably the parent of Barbara and Mary who married Graybeal brothers.
C. James Lewis married Christina Graybill.
D. The older Peter Graybill would be John Peter and Christina Wampler Graybill. The other Peter and Henry would be their sons.
E. Adam Wilker could be Adam Welker, father of James Welker who later marries Elizabeth Stoker.
F. Surprisingly there is no Michael Stoker who should be there unless in adjoining county.
G. One of the two George Koons should be the George Koons of this database.
H. Not sure why two J. Ellers unless the transcriber inadvertently named the "J." as both Jacob when in fact the older one is John. Peter Eller would be a brother.
I. The older Peter Graybill would be John Peter Graybill, father of the other two Graybills: Henry and Peter [Jr.].
Head of Family; Males 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Females - 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Slaves:
Pennington, W. (William); 1-0-1-0-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Bourket C. (Christian); 2-2-2-0-1; 5-1-1-1-0
Wilker, A. (Adam); 0-1-2-0-1; 0-1-0-0-1
Graybill, H. (Henry); 3-0-0-1-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Lewis, J. (James); 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Graybill, P. (Peter); 0-1-0-1-0; 0-1-0-0-1
Graybeal, P. (Peter); 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Graybill, H.; 2-0-1-0-0; 3-0-0-1-0
Koons, G. (George); 2-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0
Pennington, W. (Wm); 2-0-1-0-0; 2-0-0-0-1
Eller, P. (Peter); 3-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0
Eller, J. (Jacob); 2-3-1-0-0; 2-0-0-1-0
Burket, C. (Christian); 4-1-0-0-1; 0-1-0-0-1
Koontz, G. (George); 1-0-0-1-0; 2-0-1-0-1; 3
Eller, J. (Jacob [John?]); 2-0-0-1-0; 1-0-1-0-0

1830 US: Ashe County, North Carolina as one James Lewis, but the family appears to be too young for this James Lewis.

1850 US: Madison Twp., Jackson, Ohio, p. 246a, 31 Jul 1850, dwelling # 275 (this family looks very probable but is not 100% sure without other corroboration - birthplace for Christena is puzzling):
James Lewis, 60, farmer, $800, NC.
Christena, 60, VA.
Esther A., 23, OH.
Christena, 21, OH.
Livisie, 18, OH.

1860 US: No success in finding this family in the following Jackson County, Ohio townships: Madison, Bloomfield, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, and Franklin. Also no success with Town of Jackson.

3. This Christina is sometimes reported off a generation as a twelfth child of Michael Peter Graybill. If this were indeed the case, she is not mentioned in what would be her brother William's biography per two sources: www.rootsweb.com/~iaharris/ and FHL book 977.747-H2n, partial excerpt: "History of Harrison County, Iowa," 1891, pp. 686, 687: "Simeon Graybill's father, Michael, was married to Polly Stoker, in Ashe County, N. C., May 1811, removed to Jackson County, Ohio, and reared a family of eleven children: David, Catharine, Simeon, Levi, George, Lenore, Julian, Michael, Mary Ann, Elizabeth and Sidney." She would be the twelfth child which makes her connection to this family dubious. Additionally she is not mentioned in any of her father's censuses. The book "The Howard Leytham Stoker Von Dollen Family Histories," FHL 929.273 H833a, by Doris Lewis, 2017 So. 80th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, pp. 90-91 and the book, FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996 p. 86, both mention all 11 other children but not this one; he reports her as a sister to Michael Peter Graybill and not his daughter.

4. FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 6-8: "Christena Graybill, b. abt 1790, Jefferson, Wilkes Co. (now Ashe Co.), NC; md. 1807 to James Lewis. He was b. abt 1790, NC. Their children were an unknown son, an unknown daughter, Ester, Christina and Livisie (sp?), also an unknown number and names of other children. The three named daughters were [supposedly] born in Jackson Co., Ohio between 1827 and 1832." [May have come to Ohio in 1815 with the rest of the Stokers and Graybills. Appears author has taken this information from the 1850 census I quote above.]

5. FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 17-31, clarifies early North Carolina counties and land grant practices:
"Land grants in North Carolina originated with an entry application which was filed in the county where the land was situated and if not lost are now on file there. This was followed, sometimes soon and sometimes years later by an order from the land office for the tract to be surveyed. Sometimes soon and sometimes years later the survey was made and a surveyor's plat filed with the Secretary of State in Raleigh. Then came the grant which may have been issued reasonably near the date of the survey or sometimes several years later. These grants, orders to survey and the survey itself are on file now in the Secretary of State's office at Raleigh...
Many counties were formed from what originally was Rowan County, namely Surry and Guilford in 1770, Burke and Wilkes in 1777, Randolph in 1779, Iridell in 1788, Stokes in 1789, Buncomb in 1791, Ashe in1799, Davidson in 1822, Yancey in 1833, Davie in 1836 and Yadkin in 1850. Some of these counties were grandchildren of Rowan County; for instance Wilkes was taken partly from Burke and partly from Surry, Randolph from Guilford, Buncomb and Yancy form Burke, Ashe from Wilkes and Stokes and Yadkin from Surry. These facts must be kept in mind when tracing early Rowan County families."

BIRTH:
1. 1800 census would make Christina the third girl age 9 or under. I use birth as abt 1791. Others use abt 1790, but that does not fit with census ages.

DEATH:
1. Unsubstantiated from databases of others.

Christina married James Lewis about 1807 in of, Ashe, North Carolina, United States. James was born about 1790 in , , North Carolina, United States; died in in , Jackson, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Censuses:
1800 US: Ashe County, North Carolina. The total population for Ashe County, North Carolina in 1800 was 2785, including slaves. The 1800 Ashe County Census was the first for the northwestern most county in the Tar Heel State. This county was formed in late 1799 and included all of Wilkes County west of the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountain. The 977 square miles that then composed Ashe County has been further divided, first in 1849 to form Watauga County, North Carolina and again 10 years later to form Alleghany County. This record includes families who may have been living in those areas at the time. The original census was in rough alphabetic order, and this does not facilitate the research of particular communities. I include all interrelated families of this time and place to better show relationships. A word of explanation on some of these families:
A. Mary and Barbara Burkett who married Peter and David Graybeal, had a father named Christian - unsure as to which is correct of the two.
B. Elizabeth Eller appears to be Elizabeth Dick, the wife of Peter Eller who had just died per his probate of 1799.The one daughter is probably Mary; unsure who the two boys are since there should be three: Jacob, Henry, and George. John Eller would be Elizabeth's eldest son and married to Susannah Kerns.
C. Henry Graybeal would have recently married Celia Henson and also the eldest son of [John] Peter and Christina [Wampler] Graybill who also appear to be in this same census. Note that Peter evidently had owned slaves at that time - the census does not say how many.
D. One of the William Hensons could be somehow related to William Henson who marries Nancy Graybill and to Celia Henson who marries Henry Graybeal.
E. The two Koons are probably brothers and are sons of Devault Koon judging from their ages. This would make them uncles to George Koons who eventually marries Mary Eller.
F. James Lewis, b. abt. 1790, marries Christena Graybill in 1807 - there may be a connection with these two James Lewis.
G. William Pennington marries Barbara (or Elizabeth) Eller and may be the younger of the two here listed.
H. Michael Stucker is a misspelling for Michael and Catherine Eller Stoker with their three oldest children: Polly, David, and Elizabeth.
Head of Family; Males 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Females - 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+:
Burkett, Christian; 1-2-0-1-0; 1-0-2-0-0
Burkett, Christian; 4-1-0-1-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Eller, Elizabeth; 1-0-1-0-0; 0-0-1-0-1
Eller, John; 3-0-0-1-0; 1-0-0-1-0
Graybeal, Henry; 0-0-1-0-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Graybeal, Peter; 2-1-1-0-1; 3-1-0-0-1
Henson, William; 0-1-1-0-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Henson, William; 3-0-0-0-1; 1-1-1-0-0
Koons, George; 0-0-1-0-1; 0-0-0-0-1
Koons, John; 0-0-1-0-1; 0-1-2-0-1
Lewis, James; 2-2-1-0-1; 4-1-0-0-1
Lewis, James, Jr.; 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Pennington, William; 0-1-0-1-0; 1-2-1-0-1
Pennington, William; 0-0-1-0-0; 0-0-1-0-0
Stucker, Michael; 1-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0

1810 US: Ashe County, North Carolina; I include several related families in my database for this time and place. Some notes:
A. One of the two William Penningtons is married to an Eller - I assume it is the one with a younger wife.
B. One of the two Christian Burketts is probably the parent of Barbara and Mary who married Graybeal brothers.
C. James Lewis married Christina Graybill.
D. The older Peter Graybill would be John Peter and Christina Wampler Graybill. The other Peter and Henry would be their sons.
E. Adam Wilker could be Adam Welker, father of James Welker who later marries Elizabeth Stoker.
F. Surprisingly there is no Michael Stoker who should be there unless in adjoining county.
G. One of the two George Koons should be the George Koons of this database.
H. Not sure why two J. Ellers unless the transcriber inadvertently named the "J." as both Jacob when in fact the older one is John. Peter Eller would be a brother.
I. The older Peter Graybill would be John Peter Graybill, father of the other two Graybills: Henry and Peter [Jr.].
Head of Family; Males 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Females - 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Slaves:
Pennington, W. (William); 1-0-1-0-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Bourket C. (Christian); 2-2-2-0-1; 5-1-1-1-0
Wilker, A. (Adam); 0-1-2-0-1; 0-1-0-0-1
Graybill, H. (Henry); 3-0-0-1-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Lewis, J. (James); 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Graybill, P. (Peter); 0-1-0-1-0; 0-1-0-0-1
Graybeal, P. (Peter); 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Graybill, H.; 2-0-1-0-0; 3-0-0-1-0
Koons, G. (George); 2-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0
Pennington, W. (Wm); 2-0-1-0-0; 2-0-0-0-1
Eller, P. (Peter); 3-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0
Eller, J. (Jacob); 2-3-1-0-0; 2-0-0-1-0
Burket, C. (Christian); 4-1-0-0-1; 0-1-0-0-1
Koontz, G. (George); 1-0-0-1-0; 2-0-1-0-1; 3
Eller, J. (Jacob [John?]); 2-0-0-1-0; 1-0-1-0-0

1820 US: Madison Township, Jackson, Ohio, pg. 192, township had a little over 40 families; related families of Michael Stoker and Michael Graybill are in neighboring Bloomfield Township; columns are male 0-10, 10-16, 16-18, 16-26, 26-45, 45+// female 0-10, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+:
David Stoker: 2,1,0,1,0,0//1,0,0,1,0.
Peter Grabill: 1,0,0,1,0,1//0,0,2,0,1.
Nancy Henson: 0,1,0,1,0,0//0,1,1,1,0.
James McDaniel: 0,0,0,0,0,1//3,2,0,0,1.

1840 US: Madison Twp., Jackson Co., OH (needs rechecking):
John Graybill, 1 male age 50-60 and 1 male 80-90. The older male is undoubtedly Peter Sr., John's father.

2. The book "Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude" by the daughters of the Utah Pioneers for daughter Barbara Graybill Stoker, b. Apr 1792 at Ashe, NC, notes the Wamplers, Graybills, and Stokers were of German origin coming to this country in the mid-1700's and settling in Ashe County, NC. They were neighbors and friends, and their children grew up together. Barbara was the fifth child born to her parents. When she grew up, she married David Stoker. After a forest area of Ohio was cleared in the early 1800's, the main body of Stoker and Graybill relatives crossed the border into Ohio on Christmas Day, 1815. While living in Ohio, the Stokers became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3. May also have variations of surname including Graybeal. Ordinance Index shows perhaps other siblings as well.

4. I include a child for John Peter and Christina named Polly. The only place I have found this child thus far is in the following book. There is no documentation and her inclusion here is somewhat tentative. There is a birthing gap of years between 1783 to 1787 in which another child or even another child could conceivably have also been born. FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 6-8: "Polly Graybill, b. 24 Nov 1782, Ashe Co., NC."

5. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT in an article entitled "Our Grable History." This portion deals with the children and descendants of John Peter and Mary Graybill. See notes for John Peter Graybill for a full transcription of the article:
"We are told in several places that our Grable and Garber ancestors were German speaking Swiss or Germans from the Palatinate. The Palatinates today are the states of Bavaria (Upper Palatinate) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Lower Palatinate). The Ellers and Wamplers that we will say something of are of the same general background. We suspect but do not know those we are concerned with immigrated to America around 1750.
To date our earliest Grable ancestor we find is the Peter Craple of the Will RB 1-327, March 1, 1811, Frederick County, Maryland. He is found in Frederick County buying property in a tract of land called "Hammond's Strife" as early as 1769. This is in tax District No. 1, Unity and Burt House Wood Hundreds (do not have this located on map yet). Peter could easily be an immigrant but it is fairly unlikely that we will be able to identify him further. There is a suggestion (will cover later) that Peter came to Frederick County from Virginia.
Peter's wife's name was Mary. The Will names Daughters Saree, Elizabeth and Francey and sons Peter, John and Joseph. Saree in the Will is to be paid for the care of her mother. The Administrative Account does not mention Saree. This after the Will states that the children would get equal shares...
The 1800 Maryland Census lists in Libertytown District on consecutive lines, John Grebel, Peter Grebel, Joseph Grebel, Samuel Garber Jr., Christian Garber, Jacob Garber and Martin Garber of Samuel. This is on page 988. On page 986, same district, we find Martin Garber Jr. and Sr. The Grabels here are Peter Sr. and his sons John and Joseph. The Garbers on page 988 are sons of Samuel Garber Sr. who died in 1793, Will GM 2-463.
Peter Grabill Jr. is not in the 1800 or 1810 Maryland Census. From Wampler material we find that Christina Wampler, daughter of Hans Peter and Mari Barbara Brenessee Sneither Wampler married Peter Grabill. Hans Peter's son John m. Magdalina Garber, daughter of Martin Garber Sr. John Wampler is next to Peter Grabill in the 1810 Maryland Census. He witnessed Peter's Will along with a Martin Garber (probably Martin of Samuel) but did not appear with Martin to confirm the Will after Peter's death.
Continuing on Peter Jr., from a Mormon Index we located a John Peter Grabill b. 1768 who was married in Botetort County, Virginia to Christina Wampler. John Peter's father is listed as John Grabill. Obviously the birthdate is in error- Roy Wampler lists 1762- he was born before 1768 since the first born is listed as being born in 1780 in Frederick County, Maryland. John Peter Grabill being born in Virginia suggests that Peter and Mary came from Virginia with their family to Frederick County. That Peter Jr.'s and Christina's second child was born in Virginia and the other younger ones in North Carolina explains why Peter Jr. is not in the Maryland 1791, 1800 and 1810 Census. And why descendants of Peter Jr. refer to him as Peter Sr. in or from North Carolina...
Peter Grabel date and place of birth unknown. Died immediately before March 11, 1811 at Johnsville, Frederick County, Maryland. Burial site unknown but could be on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville. m. Mary . Her place and date of birth are unknown. Died before 1815 when the Administrative Account of Peter's Will was recorded. A deed M 445 shows he was in Frederick County, August 21, 1769.
Children: (six)
1. Saree. May have married Adam Smith, February 17, 1811. She was paid 15 pounds yearly to care for her mother after her father's death. Was not mentioned in the Administrative Account.
2. Peter b. 1762 in Virginia; d. May 11, 1848, Jackson, Ohio; m. Christina Wampler dau Hans Peter and Anna Breneness Wampler in Botetort County, Virginia. Christina b. 1760 or 1761 in Virginia (?); d. October 10, 1844; buried with Peter in Callaghan Cemetery, Madison, Jackson, Ohio. Children: (10)
1. John Grabill b. February 1. 1780 Frederick County, Maryland; d. October 30, 1866; m. Rachel Duncan 1805.
2. Peter Grabill b. December 1, 1783 Virginia; d. July 15, 1869; m. Mary Buckitt 1807.
3. Michael Grabill b. May 14, 1787 North Carolina; d. September 24, 1856; m. Polly Stoker 1811.
4. Nancy Grabill b. June 9, 1789 North Carolina; d. unknown; m. William Hodrin.
5. David Grabill b. April 1791 North Carolina; d. April 19, 1874; m. Barbara Buckitt.
6. Barbara Grabill b. 1792 North Carolina; d. October 3, 1872; m. 1814 David Stoker.
7. Christina Grabill b. 1794 North Carolina; m. James Lewis.
8. Joseph Grabill b. 1796 North Carolina.
9. Henry Grabill b. 1798 North Carolina; m. Celia Henson.
10. Elizabeth Grabill b. 1802 North Carolina.
3. John Grabill b. March 13, 1758; d. February 13, 1844 Johnsville, Maryland; buried on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville; m. Ann Garber dau of Samuel; Ann's grave may be beside John but is unmarked if it is. The William's History of Frederick County states that John is an immigrant.
4. Elizabeth m. Joseph Eller, son of Henry Eller. Joseph by Deed April 26, 1794 purchased two tracts of land "Wallings Luck" and "Part of Adventure" from his brothers and sisters. This in Washington County, Maryland just Southeast of Hagerstown.
5. Francey m. Henry Eller Jr.
6. Joseph b. about 1770, probably Frederick County, Maryland; m. Barbara Garber daughter of Samuel Garber about 1792, Frederick County, Maryland, died 1844 West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Joseph by Deed WR 15 519, 1797 purchased 40 acres "Part of Ivy Church" from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph and Barbara sold this property to Joseph's father Peter. In 1806 Joseph is listed in Tax Lists, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Earliest maps show Joseph's 127 acre farm we know as the Grable homestead. Early records of the Ten Miles Church of the Brethren show Joseph as a member. This is the Joseph of page 8 Grable History..."

6. Index of miscellaneous deeds from the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. I am not sure of the relationship, if any, of all the parties herein listed and this is for reference only:
"Some Frederick County Maryland Deeds:
E-125 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, March 20, 1753
E-509 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, August 21, 1754 Agreement
F-244 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, May 28, 1757
F-393 Joseph Grable from James ___, February 11, 1758
K-782 Joseph Grable to Jacob Roland, November 19, 1766
K-782 Samuel Grable from Leonard White, November 14, 1766
K-743 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk - Release
K-803 Martin Garver from Jacob Danner, December 19, 1766
K-1284 Henry Eller to Jacob Flora, June 6, 1767
L-515 John Garver from Jacob Danner, October 1, 1768
N-396 Leonard Kitzmiller from Samuel Stringer, October 10, 1770
N-505 Peter Wampler from Richard Coroxal, December 15, 1770
S-96 George Michael Eller from Edward Gaither
O-3 Henry Eller to David Buzzard, January 14, 1771
L-665 John Grable to Jacob Roland, May 1772
P-128 Henry Eller from Leonard Kitzmiller, June 13, 1772
P-110 Leonard Kitzmiller to Samuel Carver, June 13, 1772
BD1-539 John Garver to Jacob Danner, May 22, 1775- did not find
BD6-34 John Grabill to Jacob Danner, June 20, 1775
WR-2-543 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-3-71 John Grabell to Wm. Renner, July 27, 1782
GM2-444 Peter Wampler, 1782
WR-4-98 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-6-4 Henry Eller to Philip Fishburn, June 22, 1784
WR-6-84 Henry Eller to Francis B. Sappington, August 19, 1784
WR-3-205 John Grable from John Bowman, Bill of Sale
WR-7-332 John Grable and others to George Kitzburger, June 12, 1787
WR-7-616 John Grable to Paul Clapsdale, December 4, 1787
WR-8-505 John Grable from John Shuk, June 8, 1789 Bill of Sale
WR-9-194 John Grable from Sam Cole, April 30, 1790
WR-9-250 John Grable from Joseph Boyer, June 1, 1790
WR-9-46 Peter Grable from Martin Sheets, July 8, 1790
WR-9-546 Peter Grable from Henry Repp, December 7, 1790
WR-11-279 John Garber and others, September 24, 1791, Agreement
WR-11-210 John Wampler to Lazarus Findburg, November 21, 1792
WR-11-199 Joseph Wampler from Michael Baer, November 19, 1792
WR-11-587 Joseph Eller from Jacob Baer, May 31, 1793
WR 12-41 John Garber, Upton Scott and others, May 9, 1794 Agreement
WR 12-445 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-447 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-456 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-451 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-535 John Grable from Conrad Cragon, August 14, 1794
WR 12-516 John Grable to Rebecca Reynolds, July 30, 1794
WR 13-153 John Grable to Conrad Hi , March 26, 1795
WR 13-126 Joseph Eller from Frederick Murray, March 24, 1795
WR 13-449 Martin Garber from Richard Cook, August 11, 1795
WR 13-263 Martin Garber from Philip Fishburn, May 6, 1795
WR 15-481 John Grable from Negro Bill, July 5, 1797
WR 15-595 Joseph Eller from John Kerr, September 6, 1797
WR 15-518 Martin Garber from Richard Coal, August 8, 1797
WR 15-519 Joseph Grable from Martin Garber, August 8, 1797
WR 15-395 David Wampler from Joseph Grable, June 8, 1797
WR 17-44 Jacob Grable from Wm. Hardin, May 24, 1798
WR 19-71 David Wampler from Christian Simmons, October 8, 1799
WR 12-245 Peter Wampler from Samuel Chase, March 1794
WR 16-463 John Wampler from Joseph Baker, May 2, 1795
WR 17-302 John Garber from ___ Scott, October 2, 1798
WR 19-247 Joseph Eller from Jacob Young, January 16, 1800
WR 19-250 Joseph Eller to Jacob Pofsbarger, January 17, 1800
WR 19-252 Joseph Eller to Michael Minor Sr., January 17, 1800
WR 19-444 John Wampler to John Iler, April 16, 1800
WR 21-466 John Grable from Christian Leasner, September 17, 1801
WR 21-541 Jacob Garber to Joseph Baker, October 21, 1801
WR 23-227 Martin Carver and others to Samuel Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-228 Samuel Garber from Christian Garber and others, July 29, 1802
WR 23-229 Samuel Garber and others to Christian Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-231 John Garber from John Wampler, July 29, 1802
WR 23-234 John Wampler to Martin Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 22-548 Moses Grable from Craig Marshall, May 15, 1802
WR 20-41 Martin Garber from Wm. Head, June 21, 1800
WR 20-43 Martin Garber from Peter Kramer, June 28, 1800
WR 22-4 Moses Grable to Michael Freeze, November 3, 1801
WR 25-579 John Garber from Israel Bigler, May 8, 1804
WR 26-71 John Garber from Anna Garber and others, September 5, 1804
WR 27-544 Joseph Grable to Peter Grable, October 10, 1805
WR 39-561 John Grable from Peter Grable, May 22, 1811
WR 42-380 John Grable and others to State of Maryland, May 31, 1813
WR 44-85 John Grable to Louis Mottier, April 5, 1813"

7. FHL book 977.1 R40p "Early Ohio Tax Records," comp. by Esther Weygandt Powell (1985, Baltimore), has 1816-1825 records including "Jackson County, Ohio, 1825 Tax List, Auditor of State of Ohio." There is a John Graybill found on the 1825 list but not the 1819 list. I assume this to be Peter's son John. There are no other Graybills or any Coons, Ellers, McDaniels, or Stokers shown on this particular list.

8. Website http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/ashe/deeds/deedsabs.txt accessed 14 Dec 2008:
"Ashe County, NC - Deeds - Abstracts of selected deeds." This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Kyle R. Graybeal krgrebiel@verizon.net, 37 Spring Lake Drive, Stafford, VA 22554. Revised 9 October 2001. This file contains abstracts of selected deeds from Ashe County, North Carolina Land records, mostly involving Graybeal family members. The information contained herein does not constitute the sum total of deeds in the Ashe County records involving Graybeal individuals. There are a few incomplete fields in some records especially in acreage, land description & witness names. This means that I have not copied them, not that the information is missing from the court records. The file now includes more deeds and has been corrected for errors dealing with land grants appearing in the original file. In the original file, the entry date and the date the deed was signed were reversed. This new file corrects that problem.
Information sorted in date order, which is yyyy-mm-dd. Grantee & Grantor names are [last], [first]. Witness names are [first], [last]. NFNR = North Fork of New River. Mn and Vn means Deed Books M new and V new respectively. Information in [ ] inserted by me and correct to the best of my knowledge. Information in ( ) added for clarification. Price paid, proven date, and registered date not included to save space. I have this information on most deeds in case it is desired. Some compass directions are indicated by N, S, etc., rather spelled out. Deeds for state grants did not require witnesses' signatures. The indication that a particular person signed with an "x" is not consistent from record to record in this transcription. {Kerry's note: I have refined the list so as to cut it off after whom I think may be the first generation after John Peter Graybill and Christina Wampler; see that more complete list with John Peter Graybill - this partial list are for those only including the name of Peter Graybill. The ones marked "Sr." below are probably the original John/Peter followed by Peter (1783-1868). Note also that the junior Peter had a grandson named Peter (1840-1904) in the area as well.}:
A. The partial list with just Peters listed:
State (NC) TO: Craybell, Peter [Sr] 33 a., Grant: 2492, Ent: 1794-10-30; Signed: 1790-12-27; S. side of S. Beaver Creek/Groves corner & line; Book: A, 034.
May, Abraham TO: Graybeal, Peter [Sr] 170 a.; Signed: 1799-04-07; Both sides New River @ White's line/P. Henson Corner/NFNR; Book: D, 109; Witness: S. Hubbard, Henry Graybeal.
Graybell, Peter TO: Pouts, Peter 33 a.; Signed: 1800-11-10; South side of Beaver Creek/Groves Corner & line; Book: A, 278; Witness: Anarun Pouts, Wm. McNies, David (x) Burket.
May, Abraham TO: Graybeal, Peter 60 a.; Signed: 1805-11-12; Running up the River to a stake/to a Spanish Oak/Paul Henson crnr as was; Book: Mn, 171; Witness: James B. Bunyard, Nancy Bunyard.
Crider, Michael TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 41 a.; Signed: 1810; Buffalo Creek, North Fork of New River. Book: D, 213; Witness: John Rowland, David Griffith.
Nall, Robert TO: Graybeal, Peter 100 a.; Signed: 1810; Round Knob of Phoenix Mt., join Michael Crider/waters of Buffalow, NFNR; Book: Vn, 425; Witness: John Kessler, John Burkard.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Brown, Peter 60 a. Signed: 1810-07-03; North Fork of New River, Paul Henson's corner. Book: M, 172; Witness: Jas. Fletcher, Henry Graybeal.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Bowers, Peter 170 a.; Signed: 1810-07-03; Both sides of NFNR/the River Bank @ White's line/James Henson. Book: Mn, 161; Witness: Henry Graybeal, James Fletcher.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, David 50 a., Grant: 0782, Ent: 1811-02-01; Signed: 1811-02-01; On Horse Ck/S 110, E 72, Jacob Eller's Line, N 110, 1st Station. Book: Mn, 295; Witness: Peter Graybeal, Henry Eller.
Crider, Michael TO: Graybeal, Peter 320 a.; Signed: 1811-06-24; Buffalo Ck/west side Phoenix Mt/east side Paddies Mt. Book: Vn, 430; Witness: John Kessler, John Perry.
Graybell, Peter TO: Duncan, James 141 a.; Signed: 1814-03-23 p/o 2 tracts on a branch of Buffalo Ck/waters North Fork New River. Book: C, 412; Witness: Thomas Calloway.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, David 100 a. Signed: 1814-04-05; Old Field Creek/waters of Big Horse Creek. Book: TT, 241; Witness: Henry Graybeal, James Lewis.
Graybell, Peter TO: Bowers, Peter 60 a.; Signed: 1815-05-09; On the River. Book: C, 389; Witness: James B. Bunyard, Francis Bryan.
May, Abraham TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 150 a.; Signed: 1820-08-30; Both sides of Little Piney Creek/waters of NFNR. Book: E, 340; Witness: William Thomas, Joseph Sutherland.
Burket, Daniel TO: Graybeal, Peter 200a.; Signed: 1823-11-26; On the Waters of Beaver Ck, waters of NFNR. Book: E, 345; Witness: Thomas Calloway, H. W. Britt.
State (NC) TO:P. Graybeal & C. Burkett 100a., Grant: 1275, Ent: 1825-02-08; Signed:1827-01-04; Buffalo Creek in Lenoir's Line. Book: C, 90.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 15 a., Grant: 1270, Ent: 1825-10-13. Signed: 1827-01-04. His old corner/running N w/his old line/Griffeths crnr & line. Book: C, 058.
Griffeth, David TO: Graybeal, Peter 246 a.; Signed: 1828-11-22; 1st tract 96a Buffalo Ck/agreed crnr A. May, D. Burkett/2nd trct 50a/100; Book: E, 482; Witness: John Hamilton, Peter Earnest.
Calloway, Thomas TO: Graybeal, Peter 300 a.; Signed: 1831-11-29; Orig deed was 250 a/this deed describes new area/Old Field Ck/S. Fork NR; Book: E, 481; Witness: John Ray, Jurat; Wm H. Calloway.
Gentry, Ephraim TO: Graybeal, Peter 200 a.; Signed: 1832-11-13; On Old Field Creek waters S. fork NR/agreed line Gentry & J. Foutz; Book: E, 466; Witness: Wm Hamilton.
Ray, John TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 130 a.; Signed: 1834-11-11; J. Fletcher's line/Old Field Ck/stake in Wilcoxen's old line; Book: Vn, 368.
Graybeal, Peter [Jr] TO: Graybeal, David 188 a.; Signed: 1838-10-17; Land on NFNR held in trust for Susan Hauck & her children. Book: Mn, 525; Witness: R. Gentry.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, David & John 188 a.; Signed: 1839; Land held in trust for Susan Hauck & her children. Book: Mn, 425; Witness: R. Gentry.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, John 300 a.; Signed: 1839-02-20; Old Fields Creek/Branch S. Fork of N. River/Orig conveyed by T Calloway; Book: Mn, 026; Witness: Absolom Faw.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, John ? a.; Signed: 1844-04-27; Book: P, 229.
Graybeal, P. TO: Elliot, Wm & Stephen 0 a. Signed: 1844-11-18; Gift of sorrel mare and two cows; Book: N, 234.
Graybeal, Peter [Jr] TO: Graybeal, Dav 245 a.; Signed: 1846-02-24; Book: O, 069; Witness: Joseph Perkins.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, David ? a.; Signed: 1849-11-22; Book: P, 144.
Waugh & Murcheson TO: Graybeal, Peter 250 a.; Signed: 1851-08-07; Book: S, 223.
Graybeal, Peter [Jr] TO: Graybeal, John ? a.; Signed: 1852-10-09; Book: S, 098.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, John 25 a.; Signed: 1855-06-06; Book: Y, 217.
Graybeal, David TO: Graybeal, Peter 371.5 a.; Signed: 1859-01-26; 5 tracts on Buffalo Creek/96a, 49a, 100a, 26.5a, 100a. Book: U, 092.
Graybeal, Peter (x) TO: Elliot, Jean, et al 50 a.; Signed: 1862-09-02; Little Horse Ck, stake in old line, Abram Hamm crnr/on the Long Branch; Book: Vn, 190; Witness: John Weaver.
B. The complete list with the Peters above incorporated herein:
State (NC) TO: Craybell, Peter [Sr] 33 a., Grant: 2492, Ent: 1794-10-30; Signed: 1790-12-27; S. side of S. Beaver Creek/Groves corner & line; Book: A, 034.
May, Abraham TO: Graybeal, Peter [Sr] 170 a.; Signed: 1799-04-07; Both sides New River @ White's line/P. Henson Corner/NFNR; Book: D, 109; Witness: S. Hubbard, Henry Graybeal.
Graybell, Peter TO: Pouts, Peter 33 a.; Signed: 1800-11-10; South side of Beaver Creek/Groves Corner & line; Book: A, 278; Witness: Anarun Pouts, Wm. McNies, David (x) Burket.
State (NC) TO: Henson, Wm 100 a., Grant: 0063, Ent: 1799-02-07; Signed: 1801-01-02; Book: B, 187.
Walder, William TO: Henson, Wm. 100 a.; Signed: 1802-01-10; Head of a branch, Wm Smith's line, Smith's corner; Book: B, 467; Witness: George Koons, Seth Osburn.
Henson, Wm TO: Jones, Vincent 100 a.; Signed: 1802-01-15; Waters of North Fork New River/Little Horse Creek. Book: B, 180; Witness: James Bunyard, Henry Graybeal.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Henry 100 a., Grant: 0532, Ent: 1802-12-01; Signed: 1802-12-07; Little Horse Creek/corner Vincent Jones. Book: B, 359.
State (NC) TO: Henson, Wm. 30 a., Grant: 0334, Ent: 1800-02-25; Signed: 1802-12-14; Bank of Little Horse Creek. Book: B, 033.
State (NC) TO: Henson, John 50 a., Grant: nnnn, Ent: 1802-02-17; Signed: 1803-11-29; North Fork of New River; Book: B, 232.
Younce, John TO: Black, Frederick 155 a.; Signed: 1805-01-01; Situate South Fork New River/Beg. at Branch on S. Fork. Book: B, 255; Witness: Michael Storker, Luke White
May, Abraham TO: Graybeal, John 50 a.; Signed: 1805-08-01; South side of Horse Creek. Book: D, 110; Witness: John Nall, Henry Graybeal.
May, Abraham TO: Graybeal, Peter 60 a.; Signed: 1805-11-12; Running up the River to a stake/to a Spanish Oak/Paul Henson crnr as was; Book: Mn, 171; Witness: James B. Bunyard, Nancy Bunyard.
State (NC) TO: Henson, John 50 a., Grant: 0557, Ent: 1804-05-08; Signed: 1805-11-30; His line near his sugar camp; Book: B, 421.
Stone, Cutberth TO: Graybeal, Henry 100 a.; Signed: 1806-11-04; Waters of Little Horse Ck. in the Salt Peter Knob. Book: D, 127; Witness: John Stone, Mikel Graybeal.
Graybeal, Henry TO: Henson, James 50 a.; Signed: 1807-12-09; N. side N. Fork New River/James Bunyard's line/Vinson Creek. Book: C, 422; Witness: Jas. Fletcher, Benj. Hubbard.
Kessler, Ulrich TO: Kessler, John 181 a.; Signed: 1808-??-24; Branch South Fork of New River/Begin s. side of said Ck. Book: D, 361; Witness: Earnest Dav., Wm. Ray.
Graybill, John TO: Graybill, Henry 50 a. Signed: 1809-02-27; South side of Big Horse Creek/waters of N. Fork New River. Book: D, 104; Witness: Michael (x) Graybeal, Jacob May.
Henson, John (x) TO: Chambers, Henry 50 a.; Signed: 1809-03-27; NFNR, in Henson's line near his sugar camp; Book: D, 292; Witness: Henry Graybeal, Benj (x) Tyree
Henson, John (x) TO: Chambers, Henry 50 a.; Signed: 1809-03-27 ... his old line, stake on the river; Book: D, 293; Witness: Henry Graybeal, Benj (x) Tyree.
Henson, John (x) TO: Chambers, Henry 150 a.; Signed: 1809-03-27; NFNR, ... swamp, dogwood and hickory; Book: D, 295; Witness: Graybeal, Henry, Benj (x) Tyree.
Henson, William TO: Morris, Gilbert 100 a.; Signed: 1809-08-01; Waters of Little Horse Creek/North Fork New River. Book: D, 299; Witness: Henry Graybeal, Henry Chambers.
Graybeal, Henry TO: Powers, Loamina 50 a.; Signed: 1809-09-05; Land on Big Horse Ck [bought from his brother John]. Book: D, 117; Witness: William (x) Powers, Major Powers.
Crider, Michael TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 41 a.; Signed: 1810; Buffalo Creek, North Fork of New River. Book: D, 213; Witness: John Rowland, David Griffith.
Nall, Robert TO: Graybeal, Peter 100 a.; Signed: 1810; Round Knob of Phoenix Mt., join Michael Crider/waters of Buffalow, NFNR; Book: Vn, 425; Witness: John Kessler, John Burkard.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Brown, Peter 60 a. Signed: 1810-07-03; North Fork of New River, Paul Henson's corner. Book: M, 172; Witness: Jas. Fletcher, Henry Graybeal.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Bowers, Peter 170 a.; Signed: 1810-07-03; Both sides of NFNR/the River Bank @ White's line/James Henson. Book: Mn, 161; Witness: Henry Graybeal, James Fletcher.
Carnout, Wm. TO: Graybeal, Henry 100 a.; Signed: 1811-01-05; On the Laurel Fork of NFNR near Joneses line. Book: C, 096; Witness: Edward King, Thomas Sutherland.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, David 50 a., Grant: 0782, Ent: 1811-02-01; Signed: 1811-02-01; On Horse Ck/S 110, E 72, Jacob Eller's Line, N 110, 1st Station. Book: Mn, 295; Witness: Peter Graybeal, Henry Eller.
Crider, Michael TO: Graybeal, Peter 320 a.; Signed: 1811-06-24; Buffalo Ck/west side Phoenix Mt/east side Paddies Mt. Book: Vn, 430; Witness: John Kessler, John Perry.
Graybell, Peter TO: Duncan, James 141 a.; Signed: 1814-03-23 p/o 2 tracts on a branch of Buffalo Ck/waters North Fork New River. Book: C, 412; Witness: Thomas Calloway.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, David 100 a. Signed: 1814-04-05; Old Field Creek/waters of Big Horse Creek. Book: TT, 241; Witness: Henry Graybeal, James Lewis.
Graybeal, Henry TO: Turman, Wm. 100 a.; Signed: 1815-01-13; Turkey Pen Branch/Little Horse Creek/NFNR. Book: F, 280; Witness: Nathan Carpenter, James Lewis.
Graybell, Peter TO: Bowers, Peter 60 a.; Signed: 1815-05-09; On the River. Book: C, 389; Witness: James B. Bunyard, Francis Bryan.
Jones, John TO: Graybeal, Henry 50 a.; Signed: 1815-07-26; On a drean of the Laurel Fork of the waters of NFNR. Book: C, 112; Witness: Elisha Calloway.
Blevins, Joseph Sr & Jr TO: Thompson, Christopher 135 a.; Signed: 1819-02-05; Bank of Big Helton near the flat rock in the Creek. Book: F, 260; Witness: James Blevins, Wm. Blevins.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Henry 50 a., Grant: 1005, Ent: 1818-09-04; Signed: 1819-11-30; Near the fork of the big Branch. Book: C, 056.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Henry 50 a., Grant: 1007, Ent: 1818-09-04; Signed: 1819-11-30; (description not given); Book: C, 050.
May, Abraham TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 150 a.; Signed: 1820-08-30; Both sides of Little Piney Creek/waters of NFNR. Book: E, 340; Witness: William Thomas, Joseph Sutherland.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Henry 25 a., Grant: 1074, Ent: 1819-11-23; Signed: 1821-12-04; N. Fork New River/mouth of Parson's Branch. Book: C, 048
Bunyard, Samuel TO: Graybeal, David 150 a.; Signed: 1822-10-08; Upper p/o 300 acre tract/Old Field Ck/adj Wm. Powers. Book: E, 414; Witness: Loamina Powers.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Henry 50a., Grant: 1107, Ent: 1820-12-24; Signed: 1822-12-17; Laurel Fork New River at a branch. Book: C, 53.
Burket, Daniel TO: Graybeal, Peter 200a.; Signed: 1823-11-26; On the Waters of Beaver Ck, waters of NFNR. Book: E, 345; Witness: Thomas Calloway, H. W. Britt.
State (NC) TO: P. Graybeal & C. Burkett 100a., Grant: 1275, Ent: 1825-02-08; Signed:1827-01-04; Buffalo Creek in Lenoir's Line. Book: C, 90.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 15 a., Grant: 1270, Ent: 1825-10-13. Signed: 1827-01-04. His old corner/running N w/his old line/Griffeths crnr & line. Book: C, 058.
Griffeth, David TO: Graybeal, Peter 246 a.; Signed: 1828-11-22; 1st tract 96a Buffalo Ck/agreed crnr A. May, D. Burkett/2nd trct 50a/100; Book: E, 482; Witness: John Hamilton, Peter Earnest.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, John 50 a., Grant: ???, Ent: 1827-01-29; Signed: 1828-12-15; On the Big Laurel; Book: E, 402
May, Jacob TO: Graybeal, David 99 a.; Signed: 1829-06-01; On Horse Creek the waters of North Fork New River. Book: E, 469; Witness: John May.
Collins, Elisha TO: Graybeal, Andrew 100 a.; Signed: 1829-07-03; Right hand fork of Rich Hill Creek, North Fork of New River; Book: P, 198.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, David 20 a., Grant: 1597, Ent: 1828-04-04; Signed: 1830-12-18; On the Big Laurel; Book: E, 387.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Henry 50 a., Grant: 1594, Ent: 18270817; Signed: 1830-12-18; On the Big Branch of the Laurel Fork; Book: E, 446.
Calloway, Thomas TO: Graybeal, Peter 300 a.; Signed: 1831-11-29; Orig deed was 250 a/this deed describes new area/Old Field Ck/S. Fork NR; Book: E, 481; Witness: John Ray, Jurat; Wm H. Calloway.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Henry 100 a., Grant: 1705, Ent: 1830-02-11; Signed: 1831-12-15; On the Big Laurel Fork NFNR/on S. side of fork near large rock in a clift; Book: E, 443.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Henry 50 a., Grant: 1733, Ent: 1830-09-23; Signed: 1831-12-15; Laurel fork of NFNR John Graybeal corner; Book: P, 176.
Graybeal, Henry TO: Langley, James ? a.; Signed: 1832-11-03; Big Laurel Fork of NFNR/on the S side of fork, near a large rock in a clift; Book: E, 467; Witness: Jeremiah Osborn, Christina Osborn.
Gentry, Ephraim TO: Graybeal, Peter 200 a.; Signed: 1832-11-13; On Old Field Creek waters S. fork NR/agreed line Gentry & J. Foutz; Book: E, 466; Witness: Wm Hamilton.
Ray, John TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 130 a.; Signed: 1834-11-11; J. Fletcher's line/Old Field Ck/stake in Wilcoxen's old line; Book: Vn, 368.
Graybeal, John TO: Maxwell, Sid 2 a.; Signed: 1835-11-07; Book: Y, 227.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, David 40 a., Grant: 2096, Ent: 1834-11-10; Signed: 1836-11-23; On Parson's Branch of Big Laurel Creek. Book: Vn, 477.
Peppers, Ruben TO: Graybeal, David 50 a.; Signed: 1837-07-10; Book: Vn, 251.
Graybeal, David TO: Dixon, David 50 a.; Signed: 1838-01-23; On Big Horse Ck/S 110, E72, Ballou's line/N 110, 1st Station; Book: M, 528. Witness: Eli Graybeal, Sammuel Bowers.
Graybeal, Peter [Jr] TO: Graybeal, David 188 a.; Signed: 1838-10-17; Land on NFNR held in trust for Susan Hauck & her children. Book: Mn, 525; Witness: R. Gentry.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, John ? a., Grant: 2448, Ent: 1835-10-22; Signed: 1838-12-20; Book: P, 563.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, David & John 188 a.; Signed: 1839; Land held in trust for Susan Hauck & her children. Book: Mn, 425; Witness: R. Gentry.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, John 300 a.; Signed: 1839-02-20; Old Fields Creek/Branch S. Fork of N. River/Orig conveyed by T Calloway; Book: Mn, 026; Witness: Absolom Faw.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, John 25 a., Grant: 2610, Ent: 1828-04-04; Signed: 1840-11-26; On the right hand fork of the Big Branch. Book: O, 102.
Graybeal, Henry (x) TO: Graybeal, Eli [son] 42 a.; Signed: 1840-12-10; Laurel waters of North Fork of New River. Book: P, 381. Witness: Dav Graybeal, Jurat; Andrew Graybeal.
Graybeal, John TO: Maxwell, Sid 50 a.; Signed: 1841-02-31; Book: O, 10; Witness: Henry Graybeal, Larkin Maxwell.
Graybeal, Henry TO: Maxwell, Sid 42 a.; Signed: 1841-07-31; Book: O, 25; Witness: John Graybeal, Larkin Maxwell.
Graybeal, Henry TO: Graybeal, Dav. 70 a.; Signed: 1841-10-20; Big Laurel Fork NFNR John Graybeal line/cond crnr And. & Dav Graybeal; Book: P, 403; Witness: Jeremiah Osborn, Eli (x) Graybeal.
Graybeal, Henry TO: Graybeal, Andw 122 a.; Signed: 1841-10-26; (not copied); Book: W, 163; Witness: J. Osborn, Eli Graybeal.
Graybeal, Andrew TO: Eastridge, Pleasant 100 a.; Signed: 1843-03-01; Book: S, 505.
Graybeal, John (x) TO: Graybeal, Eli 20 a.; Signed: 1843-03-21; Book: P, 188.
Osborn, John TO: Graybeal, Eli 75 a.; Signed: 1843-03-21; Book: P, 386; Witness: Henry Graybeal, Samuel Sapp.
Bower, S. TO: Graybeal, Joseph 150 a.; Signed: 1843-11-22; Book: S, 009.
Bower, S. TO: Graybeal, Joseph 30 a.; Signed: 1843-11-22; Book: S, 010; Witness: Reason Jones, David Graybeal.
Bower, S. TO: Graybeal, Joseph 25 a.; Signed: 1843-11-22; Book: S, 011.
Graybeal, John et al TO: Graybeal, Eli 40 a.; Signed: 1844-02-08; Laurel Fork of NFNR, p/o 50a. grant to Henry in 1822. Book: O, 472; Witness: Jeremiah Osborn, David Graybeal (This deed contains the signatures of all of Henry's children including signatures of his daughters' spouses).
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, John ? a.; Signed: 1844-04-27; Book: P, 229.
Graybeal, P. TO: Elliot, Wm & Stephen 0 a. Signed: 1844-11-18; Gift of sorrel mare and two cows; Book: N, 234.
Graybeal, Peter [Jr] TO: Graybeal, Dav 245 a.; Signed: 1846-02-24; Book: O, 069; Witness: Joseph Perkins.
Graybeal, Joseph TO: Graybeal, David 100 a.; Signed: 1846-02-24; Laurel Fork of NFNR, on a Beech H. Graybeal's crnr J Osborn's; Book: P, 382; Witness: ?
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Joseph 75 a., Grant: 4212, Ent: 1846-01-19; Signed: 1846-12-02; On Big Horse Creek. Book: Vn, 437.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, John 50 a., Grant: 4210, Ent: 1844-09-26; Signed: 1846-12-02; North Fork of New River, Robert King; Book: P, 566.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Eli ? a., Grant: 4346, Ent: 1845-09-20; Signed: 1846-12-31; Book: P, 179.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Eli ? a., Grant: 4347, Ent: 1836-08-31; Signed: 1846-12-31; Book: P, 178.
Colvard, Payton TO: Graybeal, John 40 a.; Signed: 1848-09-15; Book: P, 230.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Joseph 15 a., Grant: 4458, Ent: 1845-01-28; Signed: 1848-09-26; Book: S, 008.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Joseph 15 a., Grant: 4458, Ent: 1845-01-28; Signed: 1848-09-26; Book: O, 008.
Ashley, Wm TO: Graybeal, John 125 a.; Signed: 1848-10-12; Book: S, 337.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, David 30 a., Grant: 4538, Ent: 18470308; Signed: 18481130; Book: Y, 180.
Graybeal, P. TO: Graybeal, Jacob ? a.; Signed: 1848-12-27; Book: P, 219.
TO: Graybeal, David ? a.; Signed: 1849-05-28; Book: P, 182.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, David 40 a., Grant: 4696, Ent: 1847-04-06; Signed: 1849-09-24; Book: P, 181.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, David ? a.; Signed: 1849-11-22; Book: P, 144.
Burkett, C. (x) TO: Graybeal, David 366 a.; Signed: 1850-10-22; Book: P, 372.
Murcheson, Rod TO: Graybeal, David ? a.; Signed: 1850-12-13; Book: P, 474.
Waugh & Murcheson TO: Graybeal, Peter 250 a.; Signed: 1851-08-07; Book: S, 223.
Worth & Thomas TO: Graybeal, John 205 a.; Signed: 1851-12-04; Book: S, 269.
Graybeal, John TO: Graybeal, Alfred 100 a.; Signed: 1852-07-02; Book: S, 328.
Baker, Wm TO: Thompson, Wilborn 25 a.; Signed: 1852-09-11; waters of Grassy Ck, Jacob Stitt's corner, stake Ben Debord's line; Book: U, 264.
Graybeal, Peter [Jr] TO: Graybeal, John ? a.; Signed: 1852-10-09; Book: S, 098.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, David 50 a., Grant: 5006, Ent: 1850-02-26; Signed: 1852-11-08; On Big Horse Creek. Book: Vn, 252.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, John (x) 50 a., Grant: 6016, Ent: 1853-09-13; Signed:1853-10-17; N. Phoenix Mt.; Book: Vn, 353.
Graybeal, David(x) TO: Hamilton, George 77 a.; Signed: 1853-12-03; Book: S, 377.
Osborne, Jeremiah TO: Graybeal, Wm 130 a.; Signed: 1854-07-28; Book: Vn, 536.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, David 6 a., Grant: 3318, Ent: 1855-01-05; Signed: 1855-04-28; On Big Horse Creek. Book: Vn, 438.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Joseph 50 a., Grant: 3319, Ent: 1855-01-05; Signed: 1855-04-28; On Big Horse Creek. Book: Vn, 439.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, John 25 a.; Signed: 1855-06-06; Book: Y, 217.
Thompson, Christopher TO: Thompson, Wilborn 55 a.; Signed: 1855-06-08; Lying & being on Jesse's Cabin Branch/waters of Grassy Ck. Book: U, 263; Witness: Peter Ernest
Carpeneter, Joe TO: Graybeal, John 150 a.; Signed: 1855-12-10; Book: S, 338
Jones, John TO: Graybeal, David 30 a.; Signed: 1856-02-16; Book: S, 497
Graybeal, John TO: Graybeal, David 150 a.; Signed: 1856-02-25; Book: S, 342
Ray, James TO: Graybeal, John 126 a.; Signed: 1858-10-25; Old Field Creek; Book: Vn, 198; Witness: D. Dixon, John Ray.
Graybeal, David TO: Graybeal, Peter 371.5 a.; Signed: 1859-01-26; 5 tracts on Buffalo Creek/96a, 49a, 100a, 26.5a, 100a. Book: U, 092.
Graybeal, David TO: Graybeal, Calvin 200 a.; Signed: 1862; Big Horse Creek. Book: U, 477; Witness: John C. Greear, W. H. Parsons.
Graybeal, David TO: Graybeal, Simeon 361 a.; Signed: 1862; Old Field Creek, the waters of Big Horse Creek. Book: U, 554; Witness: Calvin Graybeal, Joseph Graybeal.
Graybeal, David TO: Graybeal, Simeon 100 a.; Signed: 1862; Old Field Creek, the waters of Big Horse Creek. Book: U, 555; Witness: Rebecca J. Graybeal.
Graybeal, David TO: Graybeal, Simeon 50 a.; Signed: 1862; Big Horse Creek. Book: U, 556; Witness: Rebecca J. Graybeal.
Graybeal, David [Sr] TO: Graybeal, Joseph 300 a.; Signed: 1862-01-15; Old Field Creek. Book: U, 488; Witness: Calvin Graybeal, Micagor Lewis.
Graybeal, David TO: Graybeal, Joseph 300 a.; Signed: 1862-01-15; On Old Field Creek [duplicate of V/488]. Book: TT, 102; Witness: Calvin Graybeal, Micagor Lewis.
Graybeal, David TO: Spencer, Rebecca 258 a.; Signed: 1862-05-30; Big Horse Creek. Book: U, 468; Witness: Calvin Graybeal, Joisa Greear.
Graybeal, Peter (x) TO: Elliot, Jean, et al 50 a.; Signed: 1862-09-02; Little Horse Ck, stake in old line, Abram Hamm crnr/on the Long Branch; Book: Vn, 190; Witness: John Weaver.
Graybeal, John TO: His wife 0 a.; Signed: 1862-10-20; Letter from Camp during Civil War/directing her to sell a slave; Book: Vn, 123.
Graybeal, John TO: Perkins, Johnson 0 a.; Signed: 1862-10-28; 1 male slave aged about 11 years named Elias. Book: Vn, 122; Witness: D. Dickson.
Graybeal, David TO: Graybeal, Simeon 50 a.; Signed: 1863; Big Horse Creek. Book: U, 553; Witness: Calvin Graybeal.
Phillips, J. H. TO: Graybeal, Calvin 50 a.; Signed: 1866-06-30; Big Horse Creek; Book: Vn, 250; Witness: David (x) Graybeal, P. J. Hardin.
Graybeal, H. (heirs) TO: Graybeal, David 33 a.; Signed: 1867-03-01; p/o Henry Graybeal estate on Big Laurel Creek. Book: Vn, 537.
Graybeal, John TO: Graybeal, Eli 0 a.; Signed: 1868-05-08; Pwr of Attorney to collect debts owed John Graybeal. Book: Vn, 334. (John, resident of Miami County, Kansas at the time)
Graybeal, Joseph TO: Weaver, Martha J. 110 a.; Signed: 1869-03-18; Old Field Creek [Joseph's daughter]. Book: V, 451; Witness: David M. Graybeal.
Osborn, Wm (x) TO: Graybeal, Wm 100 a.; Signed: 1873-04-04; Book: Y, 195.
Commissioners For: Graybeal, David (heirs) ? a.; Signed: 1874-08-06; Partition of the lands of David Graybeal (deceased); Book: X, 514.
Graybeal, John TO: Hauck, Susannah 188 a; Signed: 1874-10-01; Land from Peter Graybeal held in trust for Children, on Old Field Ck; Book: Y, 116; Witness: Quincy Neal.
Graybeal, John TO: Spencer, Wm. 70 a.; Signed: 1875-01-19; John Graybeal of Pueblo Terr., Co./70a. on Buffalo Creek. Book: Y, 068.
Graybeal, Jos & Marg TO: Roberts, John, 50 a.; Signed: 1875-02-01; Waters of Roundabout Creek; Book: Z, 085; Witness: Wm S. Eastridge
Graybeal, Mary heirs TO: Goss, William 40 a.; Signed: 1875-06-01; Waters of Little Buffalow Creek/Daniel Burkett corner; Book: Z, 019.
Graybeal, Joseph TO: Severt, Frederick 300 a.; Signed: 1876-09-05. 3 tracts, 100a ea. previously belonging to John Faw. Book: Z, 047; Witness: Frank Hardin, Martin Hardin.
Graybeal, Mary [Faw] TO: Graybeal, Joseph 0 a.; Signed: 1877-01-27; Power of Atty to sell lands left by father John Faw; Book: Z, 250.
Graybeal, John TO: Eller, James 350 a.; Signed: 1877-11-15; John Graybeal of Pueblo Terr., Co.,2 tracts on Horse Creek. Book: Z, 126.

9. Website http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/ashe/deeds/northcar397gdd.txt: "Ashe County NC Archives Deed … Craybell, Peter - North Carolina, State of, December 27, 1797." File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Kyle R Graybeal krgrebiel@verizon.net January 24, 2008. Written: December 27, 1797 Transcriber's note. This tract of land most likely represents the first piece of land purchased by Peter Graybeal/Graybill upon arriving in North Carolina. All of the paper work leading up to this deed is actually filed among Wilkes County records, however the deed is filed in Ashe County, Book A, page 34. The filed copy of the deed contains and error in the very last line. The word "seven" has been omitted following the word "ninety" Paperwork describing the grant confirms that the issue date should be 27 December 1797. The Wilkes County grant # is 1492, but apparently it was changed to 2492 to denote it as an Ashe County grant. The entry (#507) for this tract was first made in October 30, 1794. State Grant to Peter Craybell 33 Acres State of North Carolina No. 2492.
"To all whom these presence [sic] shall come greeting Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of thirty Shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury By Peter Craybel have given and granted and by these presence [sic] do give and grant unto the said Peter Crabell a tract of Land containing thirty three acres lying and being in the County of Wilks [sic] on the south side South Beaver Creek Begining [sic] at three maples near his own line runing [sic] west forty six polls to a stake on said Creek against groves [sic] corner thence North one hundred and fourteen to a whiteoak [sic] on said groves [sic] line then East forty six polls to a chestnut on his old line then South one hundred and fourteen polls to the first station Entry made 30th Oct 1794 As by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods waters mines minerals hereditaments and appertainances [sic] thereunto belonging or appertaining to hold to the said Peter Craybell his heirs and assigns forever yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our general assembly from time to time may direct provided always that the said grantee shall cause this grant to be Registered in the Registrar's office of our said County of Wilks within twelve months from the date hereof otherwise the same shall be void and of no effect In testimony whereof we have caused these our letters to be made pattent [sic] and our great seal to be hereunto affixed Witness Samuel Ashe Esquire our governor captain general and commander in chief at Raleigh the 27th Day of December in the twenty second year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety [seven] Samuel Ashe By command Wm Hill D Sec wrote on the back Recorded in the secretary's office T. Malon P. Sec."

10. Mentioned in great grandson William's biography per two sources: www.rootsweb.com/~iaharris/ and FHL book 977.747-H2n, partial excerpt: "History of Harrison County, Iowa," 1891, pp. 686, 687:
"William A. Graybill... To learn something of his early career the reader will be informed that he was born July 28, 1840, in Adams County, Ill., and accompanied his parents, who were among the early pioneers to locate in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, coming, as they did, before Council Bluffs had an existence, that location then being known as Miller's Hollow. Our subject remained with his parents until 1864. For nine years prior his father, himself and brothers A. J. & L., kept bachelor's hall in Pottawattamie County. [His father] Simeon P. Graybill was born March 26, 1816, in Jackson County, Ohio, and was the son of Mr. Graybill, a native of New York and of German ancestry. The father, Michael Graybill, was the son of Peter Graybill, who was born in Pennsylvania and married Christena Wampler, who had been taken prisoner by the Delaware Indians when a child and kept with the tribe for seven years and then returned to her parents. Peter Graybill was a son of John Graybill who came from Germany in the days of the Revolutionary War. ["Revolutionary War" seems contradictory since this article also states Peter as being born in PA - Peter's birthdate was definitely pre-Revolutionary War; perhaps this is poor memory for what should have been stated as pre-RW.] Simeon Graybill's father, Michael, was married to Polly Stoker, in Ashe County, N. C., May 1811, removed to Jackson County, Ohio, and reared a family of eleven children: David, Catharine, Simeon, Levi, George, Lenore, Julian, Michael, Mary Ann, Elizabeth and Sidney." [See notes on John Peter's father for debate on whether is father was a John or "Old" Peter Graybill or maybe both as John Peter.]

11. Mentioned in the book "The Howard Leytham Stoker Von Dollen Family Histories," FHL 929.273 H833a, by Doris Lewis, 2017 So. 80th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, pp. 90-91:
"Polly Stoker, also called Mary, was the oldest child of Michael Stoker and Catherine Eller. Her mother lived with Polly in her old age in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. In North Carolina Polly married Michael Graybill, born May 14, 1787 to Peter Graybill and Christina Wampler, both natives of North Carolina and children of German parents. When Christina was five years old she had been stolen by Delaware Indians, but had been returned to her family when twelve. Her families were Dunkards or Anabaptists, both groups stemming from German Protestants. The Graybills lived in the German communities of early America, Lancaster County in Pennsylvania, Frederick County in Maryland and Ashe County in North Carolina. After a forest area of Ohio had been cleared in the early 1800's, the main body of Stoker and Graybill relatives crossed the northwest line into Ohio on Christmas Day, 1815. Some Graybills moved into Indiana where they married the daughters of John Smith and Massie Koons, great granddaughters of Peter Eller. In 1837, The Graybills left Ohio and Indiana for Caldwell County in Missouri. During the Mormon persecutions in Missouri, they fled to Illinois, coming to Pottawattamie County in Iowa in 1846-48. Vivian Graybill, of Independence, Missouri, has worked on the Graybill genealogy for many years and since he plans to publish a book with a great amount of detailed information I will not list the names of their complete families."

12. Possibly referred to in the following from the book "The Howard Leytham Stoker Von Dollen Family Histories," FHL 929.273 H833a, by Doris Lewis, 2017 So. 80th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, p. 87:
"Michael Stoker, the son of (John) Michael Stoker, was a 28 year old bachelor in Wilkes County, NC when the US census was taken in 1790. The farm which Michael Stoker bought from John Dick was on the north fork of New River in Ashe County. (The boundary line had been changed from Wilkes.) In 1792 Michael married Catherine Eller, the oldest daughter of Peter Eller and Elizabeth Dick. The Ellers and Dicks were settlers in this same area and all of Michael and Catherine's children, except Eller, were born and raised among numerous family members in North Carolina. In 1815, the family joined a migration of relatives moving west into Ohio. This party of Graybills and Stokers, all ages from babies to the elderly crossed the border into Ohio on Christmas Day, 1815. Michael and his son David, who had just turned 21, took part in the first election held in Jackson County on April 1, 1816. John Michael Stoker, Michael's father, settled in Perry County, Ohio, about 60 miles north..."

13. FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 6-8, note that this book has some downline of the children of this couple:
"John Peter Graybill, b. 3 Oct 1762, possibly in Lancaster or York Co., PA; d. 1 May 1848 (or 1845?), Vega, Bloomfield Twp., Jackson Co., OH; bur. at Vega; md. abt 1799, Frederick Co., MD to Christena Wampler. She was b. 1760, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1844, Jackson Co., OH. She was the d/o Peter and Barbara Wampler. When still a child, Christena, her younger sister and a neighbor child were kidnapped by the Delaware Indians. They were held for about seven years before they were released or rescued. The family knew they had the correct children when Christena sang lullabies that her mother had taught her. Their children included John, Polly, Peter Jr., Henry, Michael Peter, Nancy Mary, Christena, David, Joseph, and Elizabeth. Note that the children may not be in the proper order, and some later may have taken the name Graybeal, Grabill, Grabel or Grable. The reader should refer to all alternate surname spellings, since they may have been found by various spellings in various records."

14. Burketts, Graybeals, and Ellers mentioned in the book "History of Western North Carolina," by John Preston Arthur, 1914, chapter 8:
"Some Early Settlers of Ashe. These noble, self-sacrificing men and women of the early times endangered their lives and braved many hardships in the wild Indian country to open the way to happy homes, schools, churches and the blessings of our present civilization. Some of these were Henry Poe, Martin Gambill, Thomas Sutherland, Timothy Perkins, Captain John Cox, Henry Hardin, Canada Richardson, James Douglas, Daniel Dickson and Elijah Galloway. Besides these were many others whose names awaken much unwritten history: Miller, Blevins, Ham, Reeves, Woodin, Barr, Baker, Eller, Goodman, Ray, Burkett, Graybeal, Houck, Kilby, Ashley, Jones, Gentry, Smith, Plummer, Lewis, Sutherland, McMillan, Colvard, Barker, Senter, Maxwell, Calhoun, Sapp, Thomas, Worth, Oliver and others."
Also the following quote is found; note that they were from Germany and may only have sailed from Holland - they were not Dutch: "The Graybeals. They are said to be of Dutch ancestry, are generally thrifty and successful folk, and own much real estate and live stock. They are honest, frugal and among the best citizens of Ashe." [Kerry's note: sometime the term Dutch was misused as in Pennsylvania Dutch when German ancestry was actually the real meaning of the terminology.]

15. Mentioned in their son Michael's biography in the FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 17-24, note that this book has a considerable downline of the children of this couple:
"Michael Peter Graybill, b. 14 May 1787, Jefferson, Wilkes Co. (now Ashe Co.), NC; d. 24 Sep 1856, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA; bur. in the Graybill-Stoker Pioneer Cemetery; Pottawattamie Co,., IA; md. 1811, Ashe Co., NC to Mary 'Polly' Stoker. Michael was the s/o John Peter Graybill and Christena Wampler. Polly was b. 24 Nov 1792, Ashe Co. [Wilkes], NC; d. 18 Feb 1864, Pottawattamie Co., IA; bur. in the Graybill-Stoker Pioneer Cemetery. She was the eldest child of Michael Stoker and Catherine Eller... Michael and Polly left North Carolina probably in early 1816, and settled in Bloomfield Twp., Jackson Co., OH. Michael's parents, Peter Sr. and Christena (Wampler) Graybill, accompanied them; also, Michael's brother Henry and sister Barbara who had married Polly's brother David Stoker. Polly's parents, Michael and Catherine (Eller) Stoker, and other Stokers also made the journey with them. [Also John Graybill?] In the early 1830's, the family was visited by Missionary John Fisher from Bloomfield Twp. and was introduced to the early Latter Day Saints church. Those who were old enough were baptized in 1833. Involved in the church, Michael Graybill Sr. and related families anxiously followed the news from Independence, MO. The wanted to gather with the Saints in Caldwell Co., MO to be part of Zion, the new Jerusalem. Michael sold his farm to his father, Peter Graybill Sr., who along with Henry, Michaels' brother, and sister Celia (Graybill) Henson, decided to stay in OH. In 1836, Michael and other relatives packed to make the trip to Far West, MO. They spent the winter with Stoker relatives in Monroe Co., IN, then arrived at Far West in September 1837..."

16. FHL film 702: "Journal of John Stoker, b. 1817; Journal starts November 1, 1869." John was the son of David Stoker and Barbara Graybill. The first 35 pages detail his mission taken from Utah to Virginia and Tennessee through Council Bluffs, Iowa, which I have summarized and included with his notes in this database. Pp. 36-227, the balance of John's journal, are genealogical notations of family. Many pages are blank. Besides family, the journal also notes many other unrelated Stokers who were probably gleaned from books and other sources. It appears as if maybe his son David may have taken over the book later. Many entries are repetitive at different times. Pertinent data for this family or individual is quoted verbatim as follows on pages:
174: Peter Graybill, b. 1764, Christenia Wampler, children:
Michael Graybill, b. May 1787, Ashe Co., North Carolina.
Barbara.

17. The following is a partial quote from an article entitled: "The Michael and Catherine Eller Stoker family as early Mormons in Ohio and Missouri," by Jimmie "B" Stoker, November 24, 1993, as reprinted in the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. See the notes of Michael Stoker (1762-1838) for the full transcript of this article:
"A call to Zion takes the family to Missouri.
Only one stays in Ohio.
Seven of Michael Stoker's (1762-1838) nine children joined the LDS Church between 1833 and 1836. His daughter, Catherine (1809-1893), who married Alexander Lackey, may not have joined nor did Rebecca (1807-1821), a daughter who died accidentally in 1821 at age 14. No doubt, Michael Stoker (1762-1838) and his wife, Catherine Eller (1773-After 1850), joined the church also although no record of their baptisms at that time seem to be available. Catherine had her patriarchal blessing given by Hyrum Smith in 1843.
The family, listening to their church leaders, were anxious to gather to Zion. On October 27, 1836 Michael, now past the age of 74 and Catherine, over 63 years old, sold out their holdings in southern Ohio and headed west to join the Saints in Missouri. With all of his children married except their youngest son, Eller (1816-1855), Michael Stoker (1762-1838) and a couple of dozen or more of his married descendants and their families headed west.
Goodby Ohio.
David Stoker's wife, Barbara Graybill, and Polly's husband, Michael Graybill, brother and sister, said their goodbyes to their parents, John Peter Graybill, Sr. (1762-1842), and Christina Wampler (1771-1844). This couple had journeyed from the Blue Ridge mountains in Ashe county, North Carolina with the Stokers in 1815 to southern Ohio and they planned to die there which they did. Christina Wampler may have trembled to see her children leave for the west. She had been kidnapped by the Delaware Indians from her Pennsylvania home when she was three years old. With pressure from the increasingly stronger armed forces of the whites, the Indians relinquished her when she was eleven years old, along with other children. She became easy to identify as she sang a lullaby, no doubt a German one, which her mother had taught her. When her mother heard her sing, she knew immediately that it was her Christina.(6)
A winter in Indiana.
During the late fall and winter of 1836, the Stoker families, whether together or separately, trekked across Ohio in their wagons. Many of them planned to spend part of the winter with relatives in Indiana.(7) Michael stopped in Henry County, Indiana where on December 1, 1836 he bought "1 Roe of Shock corn" from the estate of Absalom Koons who was Catherine's deceased nephew.(8) Michael's son Michael Stoker, Jr., must have been in Henry County when he wrote in his journal in April 1837 that he baptized Margaret Judd, David Eller, Tabitha Eller, Mary Sharp, Rhoda Judd. These were relatives and soon-to-be relatives. Margaret Judd in 1839, after the Stokers were driven from Missouri, would marry Michael's youngest brother, Eller. Rhoda Judd was the mother of Margaret Judd and Tabitha Eller. David Eller was Michael's first cousin.(9)
Michael's (1762-1838) daughter, Elizabeth (1800-1868) and her husband, James Welker had been in Indiana when their first child was born in 1823. However, their next four children, starting in 1825 and ending in 1835 were all born near the Stokers in Jackson County, Ohio. The members of Michael's family felt comfortable living near each other and sometimes grew deeply attached. Polly Stoker Graybill found it difficult when her family said their goodbyes to their Indiana relatives. One of them cried because Aunt Polly was leaving and he would not see her again.(10)
Picture: "Christena Wampler's headstone in Jackson Co."
Evidently, Catherine Stoker Lackey and her husband, Alexander, went to Missouri and joined her parents there in 1837. One of her sons, Michael Onesimus, being only a year old, cried so hard when they crossed the Mississippi River that his mother had to cover his head with her apron.(11)
Footnotes:
5. Vivian Graybill, "Michael Graybill, Sr." Typescript sent to Jim Stoker by Alice Graybill Russell, 6120 Wincanton Dr., Shreveport, LA 71129 on October 6, 1993.
6. Ibid.
7. Ibid.
8. A necessary explanation on the Michael Stoker (Stocker) family group sheet sent by Jim Rose, 740 So. Woodland Hills Dr., Woodland Hills, UT, 84 653 on Nov. 13, 1993.
9. "The Howard Leytham, Stoker, Von Dollen Family Histories...," p. 92.
10. Vivian Graybill, "Michael Graybill, Sr."
11. Letter from Ethel McCarley, dated July 15, 1957 to Madeline E. Fletcher. Ethel's address was Rio Grande, Ohio. Information found in the notes of the Michael Stoker family group sheet sent by Jim Rose to Jim Stoker on Nov. 18, 1993."

17. Website http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/ashe/misc/grybel04.txt accessed 20 Dec 2009: "Letter, John Graybeal to Dona Graybeal."
Letter from John Graybeal of Shell Creek, Tennessee to his grand-daughter Dona Graybeal of Fig, North Carolina. This letter was found among the papers and Letters of Dona Graybeal and her son W. Thomas Graybal, of Emory, Virginia. Dona Graybeal was married to my great-uncle Winfield A. Graybeal, a Methodist Minister.
John Graybeal, son of Andrew Graybeal, and grandson of Henry Graybeal of Ashe County, North Carolina, wrote the letter to his granddaughter Dona Graybeal, daughter of William Asbury Graybeal and Rebecca Graybeal. Both sides of Dona's family trace back to Henry Graybeal.
Notes: The original letter was written in pencil on tablet paper with no punctuation and paragraph breaks. Paragraph breaks have been inserted where it seemed logical to do so for clarity. Periods have also been added at the end of sentences. Spelling remains as it was interpreted except where indicated by [ ]. References to "Winny" are to Winfield A. Graybeal Dona's husband and son of David Melvin Graybeal and Mary Anne Jones.
Transcribed by Kyle R. Graybeal kgraybeal@erols.com:
"Shell Creek Ten Jan 26 1915
Dona we recv'd your letter was real glad to hear from you all. was glad you was having a good time & Doing some good in the caus of Religion there. Dont seam to be But little good Doing here. We have had some offel Bad weath

John married Christina Wampler about 1779 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States. Christina (daughter of Hans Peter Wampfler and Anna Barbara Brenneisen) was born about 1753 in Lebanon Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 10 Oct 1844 in , Jackson, Ohio, United States; was buried in Callaghan-Madison Furnace Cemetery, Rempel, Madison Township, Jackson, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. I am not yet sure what order this individual and siblings are ordered for birth. Their father, Hans Peter's will, has the following for order except that he lists all the boys before the girls. Order of sons are David, Jacob, John, and Daniel. Order of the daughters are Barbara, Eve, Christiana, Philipenia, and Ann. Donna Shell as cited below orders these siblings as follows [she does not show the eleventh child Michael]:
Eva, b. 1744 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Philipena, b. 1746 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Joseph, 1749 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Ann, 1752 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Christina, 1753 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Daniel, 1755 at Lancaster Co., PA.
David, 1757 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Jacob, 1759 at Lancaster Co., PA(?).
Barbara, 1767 at Frederick Co., MD.
John, b. 11 Sep 1768 at Frederick, MD.
Roy H. Wampler orders them as follows but he does note that his sequence is uncertain.
Eve, b. ca. 1744-46, PA.
Joh. Michael, b. 6 Oct 1747, PA; prob. died bef. 1792 since he is not mentioned in father's will.
Joh. Jacob, b. 1749, PA.
Anna Elisabetha or Ann, b. 28 Oct 1750, PA.
Philiptenia or Phoebe, b. ca. 1751/52, PA.
Barbara.
Joseph.
Christiana [Christina], b. ca 1760/61, PA.
David, b. 1765, PA.
John, b. 1768, PA.
Daniel, b. 1770, MD.

2. The following notes are from 23 Feb 2004 Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" by Donna Shell with email dani5322@netzero.net:
a. Articles in book, "Heritage of Ashe Co., NC"; pgs. 263-272. [Kerry's note: I reviewed this book at FHL in Salt Lake City - FHL book 975.6835 D3h V.1] b. Books, "Wamplers in America," by G. M. Shouse - 929.273, W181 -sh; "Wampler Family History 1701-1980" by Fred Wampler 929.273 W 181-w. c. Paper on "John & Ludwig Wampler, Sons of the Immigrant Christian Wampler (1718-1765), with Notes on William Wampler (1813-1886)" by Roy H. Wampler, dtd. 15 July 1988. (I have a copy.) [Kerry's note: I reviewed this book at FHL in Salt Lake City - FHL book 929.273 W181wr.] d. A Deed, Record, N-505 of Frederick Co., MD was issued to Peter Wampler Jr. from Richard Coroxall on 15 Dec. 1770. This is evidence that Christina was most likely married in Frederick Co., MD. e. I now have her death date as bef 1834, because she didn't sign the deed on the property that Peter sold in 1834. Therefore, I assume Christina had died. This now means the death date, 10 Oct 1844, on her tombstone is wrong. f. "History of Harrison Co., IA," by National Publishing Co., dtd 1891, Pg686. g. 1800 Census of Ashe Co., NC, compiled by Paul W. Gregory & Samuel E. Sebastian. h. 1810 Census of Ashe Co., NC, compiled by Paul W. Gregory & Samuel E. Sebastian.

3. The book "Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude" by the daughters of the Utah Pioneers for daughter Barbara Graybill Stoker, b. Apr 1792 at Ashe, NC, notes the Wamplers, Graybills, and Stokers were of German origin coming to this country in the mid-1700's and settling in Ashe County, NC. They were neighbors and friends, and their children grew up together. Barbara was the fifth child born to her parents. When she grew up, she married David Stoker. After a forest area of Ohio was cleared in the early 1800's, the main body of Stoker and Graybill relatives crossed the border into Ohio on Christmas Day, 1815. While living in Ohio, the Stokers became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

4. I include a child for John Peter and Christina named Polly. The only place I have found this child is in the following book. There is no documentation and her inclusion here is somewhat tentative. There is a birthing gap of years between 1783 to 1787 in which another child or even another child could conceivably have also been born. FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 6-8: "Polly Graybill, b. 24 Nov 1782, Ashe Co., NC."

5. Censuses:
1800 US: Ashe County, North Carolina. The total population for Ashe County, North Carolina in 1800 was 2785, including slaves. The 1800 Ashe County Census was the first for the northwestern most county in the Tar Heel State. This county was formed in late 1799 and included all of Wilkes County west of the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountain. The 977 square miles that then composed Ashe County has been further divided, first in 1849 to form Watauga County, North Carolina and again 10 years later to form Alleghany County. This record includes families who may have been living in those areas at the time. The original census was in rough alphabetic order, and this does not facilitate the research of particular communities. I include all interrelated families of this time and place to better show relationships. A word of explanation on some of these families:
A. Mary and Barbara Burkett who married Peter and David Graybeal, had a father named Christian - unsure as to which is correct of the two.
B. Elizabeth Eller appears to be Elizabeth Dick, the wife of Peter Eller who had just died per his probate of 1799.The one daughter is probably Mary; unsure who the two boys are since there should be three: Jacob, Henry, and George. John Eller would be Elizabeth's eldest son and married to Susannah Kerns.
C. Henry Graybeal would have recently married Celia Henson and also the eldest son of [John] Peter and Christina [Wampler] Graybill who also appear to be in this same census. Note that Peter evidently had owned slaves at that time - the census does not say how many.
D. One of the William Hensons could be somehow related to William Henson who marries Nancy Graybill and to Celia Henson who marries Henry Graybeal.
E. The two Koons are probably brothers and are sons of Devault Koon judging from their ages. This would make them uncles to George Koons who eventually marries Mary Eller.
F. James Lewis, b. abt. 1790, marries Christena Graybill in 1807 - there may be a connection with these two James Lewis.
G. William Pennington marries Barbara (or Elizabeth) Eller and may be the younger of the two here listed.
H. Michael Stucker is a misspelling for Michael and Catherine Eller Stoker with their three oldest children: Polly, David, and Elizabeth.
Head of Family; Males 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Females - 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+:
Burkett, Christian; 1-2-0-1-0; 1-0-2-0-0
Burkett, Christian; 4-1-0-1-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Eller, Elizabeth; 1-0-1-0-0; 0-0-1-0-1
Eller, John; 3-0-0-1-0; 1-0-0-1-0
Graybeal, Henry; 0-0-1-0-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Graybeal, Peter; 2-1-1-0-1; 3-1-0-0-1
Henson, William; 0-1-1-0-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Henson, William; 3-0-0-0-1; 1-1-1-0-0
Koons, George; 0-0-1-0-1; 0-0-0-0-1
Koons, John; 0-0-1-0-1; 0-1-2-0-1
Lewis, James; 2-2-1-0-1; 4-1-0-0-1
Lewis, James, Jr.; 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Pennington, William; 0-1-0-1-0; 1-2-1-0-1
Pennington, William; 0-0-1-0-0; 0-0-1-0-0
Stucker, Michael; 1-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0

1810 US: Ashe County, North Carolina; I include several related families in my database for this time and place. Some notes:
A. One of the two William Penningtons is married to an Eller - I assume it is the one with a younger wife.
B. One of the two Christian Burketts is probably the parent of Barbara and Mary who married Graybeal brothers.
C. James Lewis married Christina Graybill.
D. The older Peter Graybill would be John Peter and Christina Wampler Graybill. The other Peter and Henry would be their sons.
E. Adam Wilker could be Adam Welker, father of James Welker who later marries Elizabeth Stoker.
F. Surprisingly there is no Michael Stoker who should be there unless in adjoining county.
G. One of the two George Koons should be the George Koons of this database.
H. Not sure why two J. Ellers unless the transcriber inadvertently named the "J." as both Jacob when in fact the older one is John. Peter Eller would be a brother.
I. The older Peter Graybill would be John Peter Graybill, father of the other two Graybills: Henry and Peter [Jr.].
Head of Family; Males 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Females - 0-9, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+; Slaves:
Pennington, W. (William); 1-0-1-0-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Bourket C. (Christian); 2-2-2-0-1; 5-1-1-1-0
Wilker, A. (Adam); 0-1-2-0-1; 0-1-0-0-1
Graybill, H. (Henry); 3-0-0-1-0; 2-0-1-0-0
Lewis, J. (James); 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Graybill, P. (Peter); 0-1-0-1-0; 0-1-0-0-1
Graybeal, P. (Peter); 1-0-1-0-0; 1-0-1-0-0
Graybill, H.; 2-0-1-0-0; 3-0-0-1-0
Koons, G. (George); 2-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0
Pennington, W. (Wm); 2-0-1-0-0; 2-0-0-0-1
Eller, P. (Peter); 3-0-0-1-0; 2-0-0-1-0
Eller, J. (Jacob); 2-3-1-0-0; 2-0-0-1-0
Burket, C. (Christian); 4-1-0-0-1; 0-1-0-0-1
Koontz, G. (George); 1-0-0-1-0; 2-0-1-0-1; 3
Eller, J. (Jacob [John?]); 2-0-0-1-0; 1-0-1-0-0

1820 US: Madison Township, Jackson, Ohio, pg. 192, township had a little over 40 families; related families of Michael Stoker and Michael Graybill are in neighboring Bloomfield Township; columns are male 0-10, 10-16, 16-18, 16-26, 26-45, 45+// female 0-10, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+:
David Stoker: 2,1,0,1,0,0//1,0,0,1,0.
Peter Grabill: 1,0,0,1,0,1//0,0,2,0,1.
Nancy Henson: 0,1,0,1,0,0//0,1,1,1,0.
James McDaniel: 0,0,0,0,0,1//3,2,0,0,1.

6. The European surname was Wampfler which was anglicized to Wampler after Hans Peter Wampfler's immigration in 1741. All Wamplers today in America are descended from either Hans Peter or his brother Johann Christian who immigrated in 1747. The surname Wampfler in America is from other Wampfler immigrants from the mid-1800's when record keeping was more accurate and authorities were more sensitive to cultural spelling of names.

7. The book, FHL 929.273 w181wf, "A Wampler Family History," by Roy H. Wampler, Chevy Chase, MD, 1999, pp. 28-29, mentions this child in regard to an 1803 sale of a piece of property after the death of Barbara Wampler: "After his marriage, Peter Wampler continued to live in Lebanon (then Lancaster) County until at least 1759... By 1762 Peter Wampler was paying taxes in Reading Twp., Adams (then York) County PA, and on 7 Aug 1765 he was granted Warrant No. 2577 for 200 acres of land in Reading Township; the land was surveyed on 10 Dec 1765. In 1770 Peter Wampler purchased land in Frederick Co., Maryland, and he lived there until his death in 1792. His name also appears in land records of 1775, 1787, and 1792-94. The tracts which he bought in the 1770s were named 'Park Hall (or Pork Hill)' and 'Mattingsly.' It is known that these tracts are situated in the western part of present-day Carroll County, in the vicinity of New Windsor. A deed executed on 5 June 1792, shortly before his death, gives his occupation as 'Weaver.' Thus he followed the tradition of his European ancestors who had practiced the trade of weaving. A deed executed in 1793 (after his death) pertains to a 126-acre tract called "The Resurvey of Hunting Lot' which he had bought from Philip Fishburn and which according to his will, was to belong to his wife during her widowhood. In the 1790 census, Peter Wampler is listed as a head of family in Frederick County, MD, with two males of 16 years and upward, one male under 16 years, and three females comprising his household. Peter wrote his will on 8 Jun 1792, naming Martin Gerber/Garber Sr. as his executor, with Joshua Howard, Abraham Crumbacker and Philip Engler as witnesses. The will was probated on 30 Jun 1792... On 9 Feb 1796 the executor, Martin Gerber/Garber submitted his account to the Orphan's Court. He reported assets of 1561 pounds, 11 shillings, 1 penny, payments on behalf of the estate totaling 331.18.9, leaving a balance due the heirs of 1229.12.4. Among the payments were 270 pounds paid to Philip Fishburn (evidently to complete the purchase of a tract of land), various sums related to building a house for the widow as had been stipulated in Peter's will (including 9 shillings 9 pence paid to Jno. Grabell 'for whiskey for workmen'), and a legacy of 20 pounds which the testator left to Martin Garber 'for his trouble in settling the estate.' Abraham Hartman, one of Peter Wampler's sons-in-law, is mentioned as a workman on the widow's house. At the end of the executor's account is a statement: 'Then came Martin Garver, who being a Dunker, solemnly affirmed and declared that the aforegoing Acct is just and true as it stands stated...' Earlier, when the will was presented for probate, a similar statement was made: 'Then Abraham Crumbacker and Philip Engler, two of the subscribing witnesses to the aforegoing... will... solemnly affirmed and declared that they did see the Testator therein named Sign and Seal this will...' One can conclude that these two witnesses, as well as the executor, were of the Dunkard faith. Like the Quakers, the Dunkers refused to take oaths because of religious scruples; instead, they 'solemnly affirmed and declared' any statements which they were required to make in legal proceedings. According to Guy Edgar Wampler Jr., a 4th-great grandson of Hans Peter Wampler, Hans Peter became affiliated with the Dunkers in the 1760s... One matter remained to be settled after the death of Barbara Wampler in 1800. Peter Wampler had devised to his wife during her widowhood all the land that he had bought of Philemon Fishburn, and after her marriage or death this land was to be sold by his executor. The executor, Martin Garber, however, died before this duty could be discharged. Thus the matter fell into the domain of the Chancery Court. Particulars of the case are given in records of this court. David Wampler, one of Peter's sons, acted as plaintiff and the other heirs were named as defendants. The plaintiff's solicitor recited the pertinent facts: Peter Wampler on 8 June 1792, being seized of divers Real Estate, duly made his last will and testament, and he devised that the real estate should be sold by his executor, and he constituted Martin Garber his executor; the said executor died without discharging the trust reposed in him; Letters of Administration De Bonis Non were granted to the plaintiff, David Wampler. The Testator left the following children and heirs: David Wampler, Jacob, John, Daniel and Joseph Wampler; Barbara wife of John Warts; Eve wife of Henry Kinzig (Kinsey); Phebe wife of Jacob Engler; Christiana wife of Peter Graybill; Ane wife of Abraham Hartman; and Jacob Snider. On 4 Sep 1802 the court appointed David Wampler as trustee to sell the land; sureties were named. On 26 Mar 1803, the trustee, David Wampler, reported that the tract of land, known as 'The Resurvey of Hunting Lott,' had been sold to John Fox for 470 pounds 5 shillings. The final record shows that court costs were paid, and then each of the heirs (named above) received 1/11 of the balance, or 39 pounds 13 shillings 11-1/2 pence each. Before the trustee sold this property, he placed an advertisement in a newspaper of Frederick, MD: 'Chancery sale of tract, Resurvey of Hunting Lot, 1 mile from David Roop's Mill, near mouth of Beaver Dam creek, possessed by Peter Wampler, Frederick County, deceased - David Wampler, trustee.' [ i. F. Edward Wright, "Western Maryland Newspaper Abstracts (Vol. 2), 1799-1805," Family Line Publ., Silver Spring, MD; 1986, item 573, "Frederick-Town Herald," 19 Mar 1803.] From the information given in this notice one can determine that the property was located in present -day Johnsville District, Frederick County. Beaver Dam Creek flows northward through Johnsville District and runs into Little Pipe Creek. A German Baptist, or Dunkard, church was situated northeast of Johnsville, close to Beaver Dam Creek, and it is known that the Martin Garber family who bought land in this area in 1771 was active in the German Baptist community."

BIOGRAPHY:
1. Mentioned as the child Christiana Gabriel [Graybill] in Peter Wampler's will signed 8 June, 1792, probated 30 June, 1792; Source: Liber G. M. No. 2, Folio 444, Frederick County, Maryland; see Peter's notes for full transcription. Order of the daughters are Barbara, Eve, Christiana, Philipenia, and Ann.

2. Mentioned in great grandson William's biography per two sources: www.rootsweb.com/~iaharris/ and FHL book 977.747-H2n, partial excerpt: "History of Harrison County, Iowa," 1891, pp. 686, 687: "William A. Graybill... To learn something of his early career the reader will be informed that he was born July 28, 1840, in Adams County, Ill., and accompanied his parents, who were among the early pioneers to locate in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, coming, as they did, before Council Bluffs had an existence, that location then being known as Miller's Hollow. Our subject remained with his parents until 1864. For nine years prior his father, himself and brothers A. J. & L., kept bachelor's hall in Pottawattamie County. [His father] Simeon P. Graybill was born March 26, 1816, in Jackson County, Ohio, and was the son of Mr. Graybill, a native of New York and of German ancestry. The father, Michael Graybill, was the son of Peter Graybill, who was born in Pennsylvania and married Christena Wampler, who had been taken prisoner by the Delaware Indians when a child and kept with the tribe for seven years and then returned to her parents. Peter Graybill was a son of John Graybill who came from Germany in the days of the Revolutionary War. Simeon Graybill's father, Michael, was married to Polly Stoker, in Ashe County, N. C., May 1811, removed to Jackson County, Ohio, and reared a family of eleven children: David, Catharine, Simeon, Levi, George, Lenore, Julian, Michael, Mary Ann, Elizabeth and Sidney."

3. Mentioned in the book "The Howard Leytham Stoker Von Dollen Family Histories," FHL 929.273 H833a, by Doris Lewis, 2017 So. 80th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, pp. 90-91: "Polly Stoker, also called Mary, was the oldest child of Michael Stoker and Catherine Eller. Her mother lived with Polly in her old age in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. In North Carolina Polly married Michael Graybill, born May 14, 1787 to Peter Graybill and Christina Wampler, both natives of North Carolina and children of German parents. When Christina was five years old she had been stolen by Delaware Indians, but had been returned to her family when twelve. Her families were Dunkards or Anabaptists, both groups stemming from German Protestants. The Graybills lived in the German communities of early America, Lancaster County in Pennsylvania, Frederick County in Maryland and Ashe County in North Carolina. After a forest area of Ohio had been cleared in the early 1800's, the main body of Stoker and Graybill relatives crossed the northwest line into Ohio on Christmas Day, 1815. Some Graybills moved into Indiana where they married the daughters of John Smith and Massie Koons, great granddaughters of Peter Eller. In 1837, The Graybills left Ohio and Indiana for Caldwell County in Missouri. During the Mormon persecutions in Missouri, they fled to Illinois, coming to Pottawattamie County in Iowa in 1846-48. Vivian Graybill, of Independence, Missouri, has worked on the Graybill genealogy for many years and since he plans to publish a book with a great amount of detailed information I will not list the names of their complete families."

4. Possibly referred to in the following from the book "The Howard Leytham Stoker Von Dollen Family Histories," FHL 929.273 H833a, by Doris Lewis, 2017 So. 80th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, p. 87: Michael Stoker, the son of (John) Michael Stoker, was a 28 year old bachelor in Wilkes County, NC when the US census was taken in 1790. The farm which Michael Stoker bought from John Dick was on the north fork of New River in Ashe County. (The boundary line had been changed from Wilkes.) In 1792 Michael married Catherine Eller, the oldest daughter of Peter Eller and Elizabeth Dick. The Ellers and Dicks were settlers in this same area and all of Michael and Catherine's children, except Eller, were born and raised among numerous family members in North Carolina. In 1815, the family joined a migration of relatives moving west into Ohio. This party of Graybills and Stokers, all ages from babies to the elderly crossed the border into Ohio on Christmas Day, 1815. Michael and his son David, who had just turned 21, took part in the first election held in Jackson County on April 1, 1816. John Michael Stoker, Michael's father, settled in Perry County, Ohio, about 60 miles north..."

5. FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 6-8, note that this book has some downline of the children of this couple: "John Peter Graybill, b. 3 Oct 1762, possibly in Lancaster or York Co., PA; d. 1 May 1848 (or 1845?), Vega, Bloomfield Twp., Jackson Co., OH; bur. at Vega; md. abt 1799, Frederick Co., MD to Christena Wampler. She was b. 1760, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1844, Jackson Co., OH. She was the d/o Peter and Barbara Wampler. When still a child, Christena, her younger sister and a neighbor child were kidnapped by the Delaware Indians. They were held for about seven years before they were released or rescued. The family knew they had the correct children when Christena sang lullabies that her mother had taught her. Their children included John, Polly, Peter Jr., Henry, Michael Peter, Nancy Mary, Christena, David, Joseph, and Elizabeth. Note that the children may not be in the proper order, and some later may have taken the name Graybeal, Grabill, Grabel or Grable. The reader should refer to all alternate surname spellings, since they may have been found by various spellings in various records."

6. Mentioned in their son Michael's biography in the FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 17-24, note that this book has a considerable downline of the children of this couple: "Michael Peter Graybill, b. 14 May 1787, Jefferson, Wilkes Co. (now Ashe Co.), NC; d. 24 Sep 1856, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA; bur. in the Graybill-Stoker Pioneer Cemetery; Pottawattamie Co,., IA; md. 1811, Ashe Co., NC to Mary 'Polly' Stoker. Michael was the s/o John Peter Graybill and Christena Wampler. Polly was b. 24 Nov 1792, Ashe Co. [Wilkes], NC; d. 18 Feb 1864, Pottawattamie Co., IA; bur. in the Graybill-Stoker Pioneer Cemetery. She was the eldest child of Michael Stoker and Catherine Eller... Michael and Polly left North Carolina probably in early 1816, and settled in Bloomfield Twp., Jackson Co., OH. Michael's parents, Peter Sr. and Christena (Wampler) Graybill, accompanied them; also, Michael's brother Henry and sister Barbara who had married Polly's brother David Stoker. Polly's parents, Michael and Catherine (Eller) Stoker, and other Stokers also made the journey with them. [Also John Graybill?] In the early 1830's, the family was visited by Missionary John Fisher from Bloomfield Twp. and was introduced to the early Latter Day Saints church. Those who were old enough were baptized in 1833. Involved in the church, Michael Graybill Sr. and related families anxiously followed the news from Independence, MO. The wanted to gather with the Saints in Caldwell Co., MO to be part of Zion, the new Jerusalem. Michael sold his farm to his father, Peter Graybill Sr., who along with Henry, Michaels' brother, and sister Celia (Graybill) Henson, decided to stay in OH. In 1836, Michael and other relatives packed to make the trip to Far West, MO. They spent the winter with Stoker relatives in Monroe Co., IN, then arrived at Far West in September 1837..."

7. FHL 929.273 book "A Wampler Family History," by Roy H. Wampler, 1999, provides a very good and extensive history of the descendants of Hans Peter Wampler. The biography for Christina is spotty and basically passthrough from other databases already seen by me. He does add a reference to "Chancery Court, Vol. B54, pp. 318-325, David Wampler vs. the Heirs of Peter Wampler; proceedings dated 4 Sep 1802 to 5 Oct 1803, Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD." I have not seen the document but it appears to be about 10 years after the 1792 will of Hans Peter Wampler.

BIOGRAPHY_INDIAN_CAPTIVITY:
1. FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 6-8: " When still a child, Christena, her younger sister and a neighbor child were kidnapped by the Delaware Indians. They were held for about seven years before they were released or rescued. The family knew they had the correct children when Christena sang lullabies that her mother had taught her. "

2. FHL 929.273 W181sh book "Wamplers in America," by Genevieve M. Shouse, pp. 5-6: "In the year 1757 there was much unrest and fear in Lebanon Township. The Shawnee and Delaware Indians were murdering and abducting many person ther. A letter written on 11 Aug 1757 from Hanover, Lancaster Co., PA, to the Governor of Pennsylvania read in part: '...We hear from Lebanon Township, Lancaster County, that on last Friday, four children were carried off by the Indians...'" Mrs. Shouse then quotes the Oct. 13, 1757 Pennsylvania Gazette article already quoted below; however, she seems unaware of the 1765 subsequent article which names two Wampler Children. She then continues: "The names of the children who were abducted are unknown. Some researchers of this line believe that two of the children were Eva and Christina. No proof has been found to substantiate this."

3. From copies in my files of the actual newspapers cited below sent to me from the City of Philadelphia, The Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189:
A. "The Pennsylvania Gazette," October 13, 1757; p. 2: "By a letter from Hanover Township, in Lancaster County, dated the First Instant, we learn, that the children mentioned in our last to be carried off from Lebanon Township, belonged to one Peter Wampler; that there were five of them, and taken away while their Father and Mother were gone to the Meadow for a Load of Hay; and that the Indians likewise took from the House what they thought most valuable, and destroyed what they could not carry away, to a considerable Value. In the same Letter it is said, that the Frontiers are almost without Inhabitants; and that that Day, and the Day before, several Creatures were killed by the Enemy in Hanover Township and that on the Thursday before four People were killed in Berks County, and four made Prisoners, near the North-Kill, by a Party of Indians, supposed to be about Fifty."
B. "The Pennsylvania Gazette," January 17, 1765; Numb. 1882, p. 97; note the list has 207 names divided by those from Virginia and those from Pennsylvania. The list is then further divided between males and then females and Children. Both Wamplers are under Pennsylvanian females and Children. The list is signed by Lewis Ourry, Assistant Deputy Quarter-Master-General: "List of Captives taken by the Indians, and delivered to Colonel Bouquet, by the Mingoes, Delawares, Shawanese, Wyondots and Mohickons, at Tuscarawas and Muskingam, in November, 1764. Pennsylvanians - Females and Children, ...Christina Wampler... Christopher Wampler.."

4. Detailed historical account of Colonel Bouquet's military expedition for the release of 206 Indian captives including Christina Wampler from the website ; I am unsure of the name of the book from which this was taken. Transcript:
Page 1:
"INDIAN BARBARITIES at The COMMENCEMENT of The YEAR 1764 - COL. BRADSTREET'S EXPEDITION To The UPPER LAKES - COL. BOUQUET'S SECOND EXPEDITION - HIS ADVANCE To THE
INDIAN TOWNS ON The MUSKINGUM - The SUBMission of The SavageS - The DELIVERY of The CAPTIVES To The WHITES - The FINAL TREATY of PEACE. DURING the winter of 1764, there was a cessation of the hostilities on the part of the Indians. Stricken with terror at the defeat and slaughter of their warriors at the battle of Brush creek, in Western Pennsylvania, by the army under Col. Bouquet, they retired farther into the forests and abandoned their usual haunts east of the Muskingum. But they retired only to prepare themselves for a renewal of hostilities in the ensuing year. The inhabitants on the frontiers being lulled into fancied security, by the stillness that reigned in the Indian camps during the winter, were awakened in the spring by the terrors of the war-whoop to all the horrors of savage barbarity. In several and distinct places they fell upon the border settlements, and wherever they went desolation and blood marked their trails. Alarm and suffering were again abroad among the inhabitants, and the whole frontier was the theatre of murdered families and burning dwellings.
It was therefore resolved that a decisive blow should be struck, and the merciless depredators be awed into silence and subjection. It was proposed to attack them at two different points, and "carry the war in the heart of their own country." With this view, Col. Bradstreet was sent, with a body of troops, to act against the Wyandotts, Ottawas, Chippewas, and other nations living in the vicinity of the lakes; while Colonel Bouquet should pass an army through Pennsylvania into Ohio, and attack the Delawares, Shawanese, Mingoes, Mohicans and other nations between the Ohio and the Lakes. These two divisions of the army were to act in concert. Col. Bradstreet was to proceed to Detroit, and Michilimackinac, in the first place, and on his return he was ordered to encamp and remain at Sandusky, to awe and hold in check the numerous north-western tribes, so as to prevent then from sending any assistance to the Ohio Indians, while Colonel Bouquet should march from Fort Pitt, and attack them in their settlements upon the Muskingum. Active measures were taken to raise the requisite number of troops for the expedition of Colonel Bouquet. A part of two regiments of the regular army, to be joined by the troops of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and two hundred friendly Indians, were to compose the army under Colonel Bouquet. The Indians never came, and the depredations of the savages upon the frontier of Virginia, employed all her troops for the defence of her frontier. In Pennsylvania, the Assembly passed a bill for raising one thousand men, which received the sanction of the Governor on the thirtieth of May; but the complement of forces was not obtained until the beginning of August. On the fifth of that month, the troops assembled at Carlisle, under their officers, Colonel Reid, Lieutenant-Colonel Francis, and Lieutenant-Colonel Clayton. Colonel Bouquet, accompanied by Governor John Penn, having arrived and taken command, the Governor addressed the Pennsylvania battalions, with a view to inspirit the soldiery, and to deter them from desertion. He adverted to the propriety of chastising the Indians, for their repeated and unprovoked barbarities on the inhabitants of the province: a just resentment of which, added to the courage of our provincial troops on former occasions, would, he did not doubt, animate them to do honor to their country. He told them that they were to be united to the same regular troops and under the same able commander, who had on that very day, the memorable fifth of August, in the preceding year, sustained the repeated attacks of the savages, and obtained over them a complete victory. He concluded be reminding them of the exemplary punishment that would be inflicted for the desertion should any one, forgetting the duty which he owed the country and the solemn oath he had taken, be guilty of the crime. The army then commenced its march, and on the thirteenth of August reached Fort Loudon. After all the precaution to prevent desertion, it was found that not less that three hundred of the Pennsylvania troops were missing. Application was immediately made to the Governor to replace the number by enlistment. The Governor gave the order, but the men were never raised. An application to the Governor of Virginia was more successful, and the requisite number joined Colonel Bouquet as Fort Pitt, in the latter end of September. While at Fort Loudon, Colonel Bouquet received dispatches from Colonel Bradstreet, dated August fourteenth, informing him that a treaty of peace had been concluded by him with the Delawares and Shawanese; but as these savages continued their murders and depredations, Colonel Bouquet placed no confidence in their sincerity, and resolved to prosecute his enterprise, and to force, if possible, the savages [page 2] from the frontiers. The propriety of his course was soon obvious. The express sent to Colonel Bradstreet, from Fort Pitt, with the answer to his communication, was murdered, and his head placed on a pole in the middle of the road.* The treaty entered into by the Indians was merely to gain time to remove their families.†
Colonel Bouquet arrived at Fort Pitt on the Fifteenth day of September. Shortly afterwards ten Indians appeared on the opposite side of the Allegheny river, and desired a conference. It was apprehended that it was a stratagem to learn the strength of the fort. They were requested to come over the river, but seemed unwilling. Three of the party, at length crossed over; but, giving no satisfactory reason for their visit, they were detained as spies, and their associates fled back to their towns.
On the twentieth of September, one of the Indians detained at the fort was sent to the towns on the Muskingum with the following message: "I have received an account from Colonel Bradstreet that your nations had begged for peace, which he consented to grant, upon assurance that you had recalled all your warriors from the frontiers; and in consequence thereof, I would not proceed against your towns, if I had not heard that, in open violation of your engagements, you have since murdered several of our people. As soon as the rest of the army joins me, which I expect immediately, I was therefore determined to have attacked you, as a people whose promises can no more be relied upon. But I will put it once more in your power to save yourselves and your families from total destruction, by giving us satisfaction for the hostilities against us. And, first, you are to leave the path open for my expresses, from hence to Detroit; and as I am now to send two men with dispatches to Colonel Bradstreet, who commands on the Lakes, I desire to know whether you will send two of your people with them to conduct them safe back with an answer? And if they receive any injury either going or coming, or if the letters are taken from them, I will immediately put the Indians now in my power to death, and will show no mercy in future to any of your nation that may fall into your hands. I allow you ten days to have my letters delivered at Detroit, and ten days to bring back an answer." About this time two Indians, an Onondago and an Oneida, came to Fort Pitt, with many professions of ancient friendship for the English, and endeavored to persuade Colonel Bouquet to abandon his design of marching against the Ohio Indians. They represented the expedition as dangerous, on account of the powerful and numerous tribes living in that region that would be arrayed against him. They recommended the dismissal of the two Indians detained at the fort, and gave assurances that if no hostile movements were made, the Indians would come and make peace. But these assurances being looked upon as a scheme to delay the march of the troops, till the lateness of the season would prevent them from proceeding, Colonel Bouquet answered that dependence could no longer be placed upon their promises, and that he would proceed to Tuscarawas, and either meet them in battle, or have a treaty permanently ratified. On the third day of October, Colonel Bouquet, with fifteen hundred men, departed from Fort Pitt, marched about a mile and a half over a rich level country and encamped for the might. The next morning, the army proceeding about two miles, came to the Ohio, at the beginning of the narrows, and then followed the course of the river along the beach. The next day they passed through Logstown, seventeen miles and a half from Fort Pitt. This place was noted for many years for the great trade carried on with the Indians, by the English and French. The Delawares and Shawanese abandoned it in 1750' and it was taken possession of by the Mingoes. It was deserted by the Mingoes after the battle of Brush Creek. The lower town extended about sixty perches over a rich bottom to the foot of a low steep ridge, on the summit of which, near the declivity, stood the upper town, and quite across the Ohio, which, by its majestic, easy curr4ent, added much to the beauty of the place. The following day, the army passing over a steep ridge, crossed Big Beaver Creek, twenty perches in depth. It runs through a rich vale, with a strong current; its banks are high, and the upland adjoining it very good, covered with tall young timber. About a mile lrom its confluence with the Ohio, stood formerly a large town on a steep bank, built by the French for some Shawanese, Delawares and Mingoes. The houses were constructed of square logs, with stone chimnies. It was abandoned in 1758, when the French were driven from Fort Duquesne. Near the fording of Beaver Creek, stood also several houses, which were deserted and destroyed by the Indians, after their defeat at Brush Creek. ____
* Gordon's History of Pennsylvania, p. 435.
† Penn. Gazette, 1764
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Two miles before the army reached Beaver, a person who had escaped from the Indians, came in. He had been taken about a week before, near Fort Bedford, by six Delawares. He stated that the Indians had seen the army the day before, but kept aloof, being awed by its numbers.* On the thirteenth of October, Colonel Bouquet, with his army, arrived at Tuscarawas, near the forks of the Muskingum. This place was found to be exceedingly beautiful, the lands rich on both sides of the river, - the country on the north-west side being a level plain for more than five miles in circumference. While the army remained in the camp here, the two men who had been sent by Colonel Bouquet the Colonel Bradstreet at Detroit, arrived. They reported that they had been made prisoners by the Delawares, within a few miles of this place, and taken about sixteen miles to one of their towns, there they were kept until the savages learning the arrival of the army, set them at liberty, ordering them to say the Colonel Bouquet that the Chiefs of the Delawares and Shawanese are coming to negotiate a peace.
The next day Colonel Bouquet proceeded two miles further down the Muskingum, and encamped on a high bank. The next day the Indians came to inform him, that all their chiefs were assembled about eight miles distant, and were ready to enter into a treaty with him, and were earnestly desirous of peace. He returned an answer, that he would meet them the next day in a bower a some distance from the camp. In the meantime he built a small stockade fort for the deposit of provisions, for the use of the troops on their return and to lighten the convoy. On the seventeenth of October, Colonel Bouquet, attended by a portion of the regular troops, the Virginia volunteers, and the light horses, repaired to the bower that had been erected for the conference. Shortly after the troops had been arranged so as to appear to the best advantage, the Indians arrived at the place appropriated for them. Of the Delawares, two tribes were present, numbering twenty warriors, with their respective chiefs, Custaloga and Beaver. Of the Shawanese, Keissinautchtha, a deputy from the chiefs, and six warriors. And of the Kiyashnta, Custaloga, Beaver and Turtle-Heart, were the chief speakers. Being seated, they first smoked the calumet of peace; after which, they laid them aside, and addressed Colonel Bouquet at length. The substance of which they had to offer consisted in excuses for their treachery and misconduct, throwing the blame on the rashness of their young men, and the nations living to the westward of them; sueing for peace in an humble manner, and promising severally to deliver up all their prisoners. After they had concluded, the Colonel promised to give them an answer the next day, and after dismissing them returned with the army to camp. On account of unfavorable weather, the next meeting did not take place until the twentieth, when Colonel Bouquet, replied, "that their pretances to palliate their guilt by throwing the blame on the Western nations, and the rashness of their young men, were weak and frivolous, as it was in the power of the English to protect them against all these nations, if they had solicited assistance, and that it was their own duty to have chastised their young men when they did wrong, and not to suffer themselves to be directed by them.
He recapitulated to them the many instance of their former perfidy; their killing and captivating the traders who had been sent among them, at their own request, and plundering their effects; their attacking Fort Pitt, which had been built with their express consent; their murdering four men that had been sent on a public message to them, thereby violating the customs held sacred among all nations, however barbarous; their attacking the English army at Brush creek, and after being defeated, falling upon the frontier and continuing to murder. He also referred to their treacherous violation of their late engagements with Colonel Bradstreet, in which they stipulated to deliver up all their prisoners by the tenth of September last, and to recall all their warriors from the frontiers. sh will no longer be imposed upon by your promises. This army shall not leave your country, until you have fully complied with every condition that is to precede a treaty with you."
"I have brought with me, the relations of the people you have massacred, or taken prisoners. They are impatient for revenge; and it is with difficulty that I can protect you against their resentment, which is only restrained by the assurances given them, that no peace shall ever be concluded till you have given full satisfaction.
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* The facts in relation to the march of the army, are mostly taken from Hutchens' Historical Account of Bouquets Expedition, published in Craig's Olden Time, No. 6, pp. 241, 263; and Appendix, pp. 143, 166.
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"Your former allies, the Ottawas, Chippewas, Wyandotts, and others, have made peace with us. The Six Nations have joined us against you. We now surround you, having possession of all the waters of the ohio, the Mississippi, and the Lakes. All the French living in those parts are now subjects of Great Britain, and dare no longer assist you. It is therefore in our power totally to extripate you from being a people. But the English are a merciful and generous nation, averse to shed the blood even of their most cruel enemies; and if it were possible that you could convince us that you sincerely repent of your past perfidy, and that we could depend on your good behavior for the future, you might yet hope for mercy and peace. If I find you faithfully execute the following preliminary conditions, I will not treat you with the severity you deserve. I give you twelve days to deliver into my hands all the prisoners in your possession, without any exception; Englishmen, Frenchmen, women and Children, whether adopted in your tribes, married, or living amongst you under any denomination and pretence, whatsoever, together will all the Negroes. And you are to furnish the said prisoners with clothing, provisions and horses, to carry them to Fort Pitt. When you have fully complied with these conditions, you shall then know on what terms you may obtain the peace you ask.* The decided tone of this speech had the desired effect. The determined spirit in which it was delivered, the boldness of the army in penetrating into the wilderness, which they had deemed impassible by regular troops, and the vigilance of the commander who had signally defeated them a Bushy run, had the desired effect, and awed them into a desire for peace. At the close of the former conference on the seventeenth, the two Delaware chiefs delivered eighteen white prisoners, and also eighty-three small sticks expressing the number of other prisoners in their possession, promising to release them as soon as possible. None of the Shawanese Sachems appeared at the conference, and their deputy, Keissinautchtha, declined speaking until Colonel Bouquet had answered the Delawares, and then with dejected sulleness, he promised in behalf of his nation, to submit to the terms agreed upon by the other tribes. As the presence of the army was the best security for the performance of the promises of the Indians, Colonel Bouquet determined to march further into the country, and required some of each nation to attend him on his march. And before they separated, Kiyashta, the leading sachem, addressed the chiefs and warriors of the several nations, desiring them "to be strong in complying with their engagements, that they might wipe away the reproach of their former breach of faith, and convince their brothers, the English, that they could speak the truth," adding "that he would conduct the army to the place appointed for receiving the prisoners."† Colonel Bouquet declined shaking hands with the chiefs at the close of this meeting, and as they appeared dissatisfied, he told them that the English never took their enemies by the hand until peace was finally concluded.‡ The council then separated.
On the twenty-second day of October, the army began its march to the place appointed to receive the prisoners. But arriving at a place about a mile from the forks of the Muskingum, and thirty miles from the place of holding the late council, Colonel Bouquet concluded to encamp, it being in the midst of their towns and settlements. Four redoubts were built opposite the four angles of the camp; the ground in front was cleared, a store-house erected for provisions, and also a house to receive the Indians for the purpose of holding a council, upon their return with the prisoners. Messengers now arrived in camp from the Delawares and Shawanese, with information that the prisoners were already on their way, in charge of the Indians; and a Caughnawaga chief and twenty warriors presented themselves to Colonel Bouquet, with a letter from Colonel Bradstreet, in answer to the one which had been sent, by two Indians from Fort Pitt. The substance of this communication was, that Colonel Bradstreet had settled nothing with the several Indian tribes, and had recovered no prisoners - and that he found it impossible any longer to co-operate with Colonel Bouquet. It is important to say what would have been the effect of his determination, if Colonel Bouquet had not been in possession of the Indian territory with his army, and had the chiefs of the several tribes with him. On Friday, the ninth of November, the Colonel, attended by most of the principal officers, went to the council-house. Most of the prisoners had now arrived, and were given up, amounting to two hundred and six. Almost one hundred were still in possession of the Shawanese, which were delivered up in the ____
* Hutchins' Historical account of the expedition of Colonel Bouquet, against the Indians, in 1764, published in Craig's Olden Time, Vol. 1, page 246, 248.
† Hutchens' Historical Account, in Craig's Olden Times, Vol. I. p. 248, 249.
‡ Hutchens' Historical Account, in Craig's Olden Times, Vol. I. p. 249.
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following spring. The conference was first opened with the Senecas and Delawares. Kiyashuta and ten warriors represented the former, Custaloga and twenty warriors the latter. Kiyashuta, Sachem of the Senecas, arose and spoke as follows: "With this string of wampum, we wipe away the tears from your eyes - we deliver you these three prisoners, which are the last of your flesh and blood that remained among the Senacas and Custaloga tribe of Delawares.* We gather together and bring with this belt,† all the bones of the people that have been killed during this unhappy war, which the evil spirit occasioned among us. We cover the bones that have been buried, that they may be never more remembered. We again cover their place with leaves, that it may be no more seen. As we have been long astray, and the path between you and us stopped, we extend this belt, that it may again be cleared, and we may travel in peace to see our brethren as our ancestors formerly did. While you hold it fast by one end, and we by the other, we shall always be able to discover anything that may disturb our friendship." Colonel Bouquet replied, that he received the last prisoners and heard with much gratification the speech of Kiyashuta. He was ready to join in burying the bones of the victims of this war, so that their places might be no more seen. The peace asked for should now be had. But as he was a warrior, other persons would be commissioned to make a treaty with them. He then required two hostages from each tribe, as a security against further hostilities, and that deputies should be sent fully empowered to treat for all the tribes, with Sir William Johnson, at Fort Pitt; and in that treaty everything should be settled to render the peace everlasting. This was done, when he took the chiefs by the hand for the first time which gave them great joy. The next day Colonel Bouquet met King Beaver, chief of the two other tribes of the Delawares, with thirty warriors, when the same ceremonies took place between them as on the preceding day, with the other tribes. He presented six hostages, and five deputies, to treat for peace. The Shawanese met Colonel Bouquet in council, on the twelfth of November. Although this nation saw themselves under the necessity of yielding to the same Conditions with the other tribes, yet there appeared a reluctance and sullen haughtiness in their conduct, which rendered it very suspicious. Their chiefs and forty warriors were present, also about sixty warriors, and their chiefs, of the Senecas and Delawares. The Red Hawk was their speaker, and he delivered himself with a strange mixture of pride and submission. The following extracts the specimens: "BROTHER: - You will listen to us your younger brethren; and as we discover something in your eyes, that prevents you from being satisfied with us, we will wipe it away that you may clearly see. You had heard many bad stories of us. We clear your ears that you may hear. We remove every bad thing from your heart, that it may be like the heart of your ancestors when they thought nothing but good. "When we saw you coming this road, you advanced towards us, with an uplifted tomahawk in your hand; but we take it out of your hands to throw it to the GOOD SPIRIT, to dispose of as he pleases. And now brother, who are yourself a warrior, we ask you to take hold of this chain of friendship, and receive it from us, who are also warriors, and let us think no more of war, in pity to our old men, women and Children. "Now, brother, I beg that we who are warriors may forget our disputes, and renew the friendship which appears by these papers, which I hold in my hand, to have subsisted between our fathers. A number of prisoners were delivered up, and hostages given to Colonel Bouquet, as security for the promised treaty of peace. Red Hawk pledged himself in behalf of the rest of the nation, who were absent as a great distance, in hunting, that they certainly should come to Fort Pitt in the spring, and bring the remainder of the prisoners with them. This pledge was afterwards faithfully redeemed. The basis of a treaty now being effected, the prisoners were brought into camp. The occurred a scene of thrilling interest; where were to be seen fathers and mothers recognizing and clasping their once lost babes; husbands hanging around the necks of their newly recovered wives; sisters and brothers unexpectedly meeting together after long separations, scarce able to speak the same language, or for some time, to be sure they were children of the same parents! In all these interviews, joys and rapture inexpressible were seen, while feelings of a very different nature were painted in the looks of others, flying from place to place in eager enquiries after relations not found! trembling to receive an answer to their questions! distracted with doubts, hopes and fears, on obtaining no account of those sought for! or stiffened ____
* The others had been delivered up previously.
† The speaker always delivers a belt or string, at the time it is mentioned.
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into living monuments of horror or woe, on learning their unhappy fate. The Indians, too, as if wholly
forgetting their usual savageness, bore a capital part in heightening these most affecting scenes. They delivered up their beloved captives with the utmost reluctance, shed torrents of tears over them, recommending them to the care and protection of the commanding officer, and continuing their regard to them all the time they remained in the camp. They visited them from day to day; brought them what corn, skins, horses, and other matters, they had bestowed on them while in their families; accompanied with other presents, and all the marks of the most sincere and tender affection. Nay, they did not stop here, but, when the army marched, some of the Indians solicited and obtained leave to accompany their former captives all the way to Fort Pitt, and employed themselves in hunting provisions for them on the road. A young Mingo went still further, and gave an instance of love which would make a figure even in romance. He had taken such a liking to a Virginia young woman, who was amongst the captives, as to call her his wife. Against all remonstrances of the imminent danger to which he exposed himself by approaching the frontiers, he persisted in following her at the risk of being killed by the surviving relations of many unfortunate persons, who had been captivated or scalped by those of his nation. These qualities in savages challenge our just esteem. They should make us charitably consider their barbarities as the effects of wrong education and false notions of bravery and heroism; while we should look on their virtues as sure marks that nature has made them fit subjects of cultivation as well as us; and that we are called on by our superior advantages to yield them all the help we can in this way. Cruel and unmerciful as they are, by habit and long example in war, yet, whenever they come to give way to the native dictates of humanity they exercise virtues which Christians need not blush to imitate. When they once determined to give life, they gave everything with it, which, in their apprehension, belongs to it. From every inquiry that has been made, it appears that no woman thus saved is preserved for base motives, or need fear the violation of her honor. No child is otherwise treated by the persons adopting it, that the children of their own body. The perpetual slavery of those captivated in war is a notion which even their barbarity has not yet suggested to them. Every captive, whom their affection, their caprice, or whatever else, leads them to save, is soon incorporated with them, and fares alike with themselves. Among the captives, a woman was brought into the camp at Muskingum, with a babe about three months old at her breast. One of the Virginia volunteers soon knew he to be his wife, who had taken by the Indians six months before. He flew with her to his tent, and clothed her and his child in proper apparel. But her joy, after the first transports were soon dampened by the reflection that another dear child of about two years old, captivated with the mother, and separated from her, was still missing, although many children had been brought in. A few days afterward a number of other prisoners were brought in, and among them were several more Children. The woman was sent for, and one supposed to be hers was produced to her. At first sight she was uncertain, but viewing the child with great earnestness, she soon recollected its features, and was so overcome with joy, that, literally forgetting her sucking Child, she dropped it from her arms, and catching up the new found child in an ecstasy, clasped it to her breast, and bursting into tears, carried it off, unable to speak for joy. The father, seizing up the babe she had let fall, followed her in no less transport and affection. Among the children who had been carried off, and had long lived with the Indians, it is not to be expected that marks of joy would appear on being restored to their parents or relations. Having been accustomed to look upon the Indians as the only connections they had, having been tenderly treated by the, and speaking their language, it is no wonder that they considered their new state in the light of captivity, and parted from the savages with tears. But is must not be denied that there were even some grown persons who showed an unwillingness to return. The Shawanese were obliged to bind several of their prisoners, and force them along to the camp; and some women, who had been delivered up, afterwards found means to escape and run back to the Indians towns. Some, who could not make their escape, clung to their savage acquaintances at parting, and continued many days in bitter lamentations, even refusing sustenance. The following paragraph from the speech of the Shawanese chief, on delivering his prisoners, is strong proof of what is before observed, concerning their tenderness and affection for the captives whom they have preserved: "Father, says, he to the English, we have brought your flesh and blood to you; they have all been untied to us by adoption, and although we now deliver them up to you, we will always look upon them as our relations, whenever the Great Spirit is pleased that we may visit them. We have taken as much care of them as if they were our own flesh and blood. They are now become acquainted with your customs and [Page 7] manners, and therefore we request you will use them tenderly and kindly, which will induce them to live contentedly with you." Business now having been closed with the Indians, the army commenced its march on the 18th of November for Fort Pitt, and arrived there on the 28th. A few days afterwards Colonel Bouquet proceeded to Philadelphia, and from thence returned to England. In the ensuing spring, when the ninth of May, the time designated for holding the council for ratifying the treaty of peace, arrived, ten chiefs and about fifty warriors, accompanied by a large body of the Delaware, Seneca, Sandusky, and Muncy tribes, made their appearance at Fort Pitt, for the faithful fulfillment of their promises. They brought with them all the prisoners except a few, who they said were absent with their hunting parties - such as probably preferred a savage life. The Shawanese now, as well as the other nations, expresses their entire satisfaction as the treaty of peace. Their tone was completely changed, and they seemed indeed rejoiced in perfectly brightening "the chain of friendship." Peace was ratified, and the Indians returned to their homes in the wilderness; and the deserted hearth stones of the white inhabitants, upon the frontiers, were again revisited, and the wave of population began to move on westward.
Thus closed the memorable Kiyashuta and Pontiac war - one of short duration, but nevertheless productive of more distracting disquietude, and serious injury to the frontier settlements, than had been experienced during years of previous hostility. The peace that now ensued lasted until a short time prior to the revolution, and gave confidence and security to the pioneers of the west. It was during this period of quietude that emigration to the valley west of the Alleghenies, was permanently commenced, when the foundations were laid of great and powerful States, now holding a controlling influence in the American Union."

5. Mentioned as part of the 206 captives that crossed this area northwest of Pittsburg:: Indian Trail Crossing of the Beaver River in Bridgewater, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Situated as it is, at the mouth of the Beaver River as it flows into the broad Ohio River, it has been known as "The Stepping Stone" of the Indian Tribes in crossing over to the northern part of the great stream as the Ohio River is known. This was true during prehistoric times, as well as during the advent of the French and English Colonial Period. The settlement blossomed forth with the budding and operation of the Lake Erie to Ohio River Canal and reached the peak of its growth, population and importance during that brief interlude. There is some justification to the popular expression that "Bridgewater was the offspring" of the now all-but -forgotten canal. (Located at the foot of Wolf Lane, at the down-river end of Bridgewater Dyke, a few yards below the new Bridgewater-Rochester bridge.) Here was the crossing of the Beaver River by an old Indian Trail that ran along the north bank of the Ohio River from the "Forks of the Ohio" at Pittsburgh to the Indiana country. During the occupation of Fort Duquesne by the French Army, this path was known as "French-Way." A branch of this trail veered westward at the lower end of Beaver, passing out the Tuscarawas Road to Blackhawk, to Negley, Ohio and West Point, Ohio and then on to the Tuscarawas River in Ohio. It is from this river that it derived its name. On the Bridgewater shore of the crossing was a branch path, known as the "Sandusky Trail," which went northward up (lie Beaver River to the foot of Fallston Hill. There it veered westward and wended its way out the Old Darlington Road through Darlington, Enon Valley, Petersburg, Ohio and on to the Indian villages around Upper Sandusky in Ohio. A segment of this trail went straight up the Beaver River from the foot of Fallston Hill to Mahoningtown. There it turned westward, passed through Mt. Jackson to Petersburg, Ohio, where it joined the main trail. Captain Sam Brady used the Sandusky Trail on his scouting expeditions to upper Sandusky. Some of his noted exploits occurred along its path. Colonel Bouquet's Army crossed the Beaver River at this point while en route to the Muskingham River in Ohio to obtain the release of white captives held by the Indians in that area. The crossing took place on October 6, 1764. When Colonel Bouquet's Army returned from Ohio, it re-crossed the Beaver River here with 206 released white captives. This was the landing point for two river packets that made daily trips to Pittsburgh during the Canal Boat days. The starting point for a stage coach line that ran to Cleveland, Ohio was at the steam boat landing."

6. Miscellaneous references to the Col. Bouquet, a swiss born british officer and his freeing the captives:
A book on the subject of captives released by Col. Bouquet in 1765: Booth, Russell H., "The Tuscarawas Valley."
: "In 1763, Chief Pontiac of the Ottawa Indians successfully united together many of the tribes in the Ohio Country. His goal was to drive English settlers, traders, and soldiers from the Ohio Country. Pontiac's Rebellion, as it became known, was a direct result of the French and Indian War. In 1763, after England's victory in the war, the British government acquired all French colonies in North America. This created fear among the Ohio natives, especially because of the large and still growing number of English colonists in North America. While the French were in North America, the Indians could count on them for military assistance against the English as well as a steady supply of guns and ammunition thanks to the fur trade. With the French gone from North America, the natives' situation had become precarious at best. The first year of Pontiac's Rebellion went badly for the English. The Native Americans drove out most English people from the Ohio Country. England's two most important fortresses west of the Appalachian Mountains, Fort Detroit and Fort Pitt, nearly fell. The Indians successfully captured Fort Sandusky and murdered the entire garrison. Hundreds of other English colonists either died or were captured. In the autumn of 1764, the English military went on the offensive. Colonel Henry Bouquet, the commander of Fort Pitt, led a force of nearly 1,500 militiamen and regular soldiers from the fort into the heart of Ohio Country in October. Bouquet's force moved westward slowly. He had no intention of surprising the natives. He hoped to avoid battle altogether by convincing the Indians that they had no chance against the sizable number of British soldiers. Bouquet had every intention of destroying the native villages, especially those of the Delaware Indians and the Mingo Indians, in eastern Ohio unless they surrendered and agreed to all of the colonel's demands. On October 13, Bouquet's army reached the Tuscarawas River. Shortly

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RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The exact parentage of John Peter Graybill seems to be divided between two opinions at this point: (1) John Graybill born abt. 1727 in Germany and possibly d. bef 7 Oct 1766 in Mannheim, Lancaster, PA and (2) "Old" Peter Graybill, b. 16 Oct 1727 in Switzerland or Germany and d. after 11 Mar 1811 in Johnsville, Frederick, MD. Some speculate that "Old" Peter may actually be John Peter or that both may have been brothers. It should be noted that in German tradition, it was not unusual to give children several first names with sometimes some of the first names being used for more than one child. There does not seem to be any doubt, however, that he is of Swiss/German Palatinate heritage. I give notes, but no conclusion either way, for these two directions as follows:
A. John, the father of Peter: mentioned in great-great grandson William's biography per two sources: www.rootsweb.com/~iaharris/ and FHL book 977.747-H2n, partial excerpt: "History of Harrison County, Iowa," 1891, pp. 686, 687: "William A. Graybill... To learn something of his early career the reader will be informed that he was born July 28, 1840, in Adams County, Ill., and accompanied his parents, who were among the early pioneers to locate in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, coming, as they did, before Council Bluffs had an existence, that location then being known as Miller's Hollow. Our subject remained with his parents until 1864. For nine years prior his father, himself and brothers A. J. & L., kept bachelor's hall in Pottawattamie County. [His father] Simeon P. Graybill was born March 26, 1816, in Jackson County, Ohio, and was the son of Mr. Graybill, a native of New York and of German ancestry. The father, Michael Graybill, was the son of Peter Graybill, who was born in Pennsylvania and married Christena Wampler, who had been taken prisoner by the Delaware Indians when a child and kept with the tribe for seven years and then returned to her parents. Peter Graybill was a son of John Graybill who came from Germany in the days of [before?] the Revolutionary War. Simeon Graybill's father, Michael, was married to Polly Stoker, in Ashe County, N. C., May 1811, removed to Jackson County, Ohio, and reared a family of eleven children: David, Catharine, Simeon, Levi, George, Lenore, Julian, Michael, Mary Ann, Elizabeth and Sidney."
B. "Old" Peter, possibly John Peter: mentioned in the book "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. "Gene" Pitt, 1996, FHL book 929.273 P658pn:
Pp. 3-6: "The first two generations below, namely John and Christian are presented with some trepidation and should not be considered absolutely valid.
John Graybill: b. probably in Switzerland; md. to ___. He emigrated to the German Palatinate, probably about 1690. Their children may have included Christian.
Christian Graybill [son of John above]: b. abt 1690, probably in Switzerland or the German Palatinate; md. to Mary ___. He and John Graybill emigrated to America in 1727 aboard the ship 'Friendship' which sailed from Rotterdam. Their children may have included John(?) Peter, aka 'Old' Peter by some current family researchers who still are trying to unravel 'Old' Peter's ancestry. Possibly John(?) following, is 'Old' Peter's brother instead of 'Old' Peter's first name. This mystery is left to future researchers to resolve.
John(?) 'Old' Peter Graybill [possible son to Christian above]: b. 16 Oct 1727, probably Switzerland or Germany; d. bef 11 Mar 1811, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. abt 1750 to Mary ___. She was b. abt 1730; d. bef 1815, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Peter apparently lived Friendship, York Co., PA and Lancaster Co., PA before moving to Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children included Elizabeth, John, Saree, John Peter, Francy and Joseph. Some of the children may have taken the names Grabel, Grabill, Graybeal, and Grable... The records of Old Peter and his children, other than Michael Peter, are courtesy of Paul Phipps, a descendant of Henry Graybeal and Celia Henson, who acquired them from various sources. [Children:]
a. Elizabeth Grabel, b. abt 1754, probably PA; md. to Joseph Eller. He was b. abt 1754, probably Lancaster Co., PA.
b. John Grabill, b. 13 Mar 1758, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 13 Feb 1844, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. to Anna Garber. She was b. abt 1764; d. aft 1829, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children were Christina, Magdalin, Abraham, Susanna, Charlotte, Hannah, and Peter [see book for more detailed downline].
c. Sara "Saree" Grabel, b. abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; md. 17 Feb 1811 to Adam Smith. He was b. abt 1760.
d. John Peter Graybill, b. 3 Oct 1762, probably in Lancaster or York Co., PA... [see his notes for more information; also note there is no actual documentation given in the book definitely tying this individual to the other siblings or noted father].
e. Francy Grabel, b. abt 1765, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. abt 1838, probably Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH; md. abt 1783, Frederick Co., MD to Henry Eller, Jr. He was b. Abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 1832, Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. Their children were a daughter name unknown, Daniel, Christina, Mary, Abraham, Frances, Henry, Sarah, Elizabeth, Anna, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their descendants.]
f. Joseph Grable, Sr., b. abt 1770, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1844, Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA; md. abt 1792, Frederick Co., MD to Barbara Garber. She was b. 1771, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1851 West Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA. Their children were Nancy, Daniel, Samuel, Susanna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their downlines.]"
Pp. 8 and 9: Transcription of "Old" Peter Graybill's Last Will and Testament follows: "I Peter Grabill of Frederick County and State of Maryland being weak in Body but of sound and disposing memory and understanding do therefore make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following after just debts and funeral charges are paid it is my will and I order that my beloved wife shall hold one third of my money now by me and what is owing to me and it is my will and I order that my Executor hereafter named shall pay my daughter Saree fifteen pounds yearly for taking care of her mother and then fifteen pounds which is to be paid to my Daughter Sara shall be taken out of my estate before the money is Divided and after it is my will and I order that my Executor shall Divide the remainder of my cash now by me and make my children all Equal share and Share alike unto my son Peter one share unto my son John one Share unto my Daughter Elizabeth one share unto my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy has received one hundred pounds more than the rest of my children and them hundred pounds shall be in part of her share and my son Joseph had fifty pounds more than the rest and that shall be in part of his share and Daughter Elizabeth had received fifteen pounds more and that shall be part of her share. And it is my will and I order that my wife shall hold all my Household and kitchen furniture and cows and every thing about the House and Barn during her life and after her Decease my Executor shall sell my property and the money Equaly to be Divided among my parcel of children-And Lastly I do hereby constitute and Appoint my son John Grabill to be the sole Executor of this my last will and Testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and one other to be my last will and Testament - Whereof I have unto my hand and fixed my seal this Eleventh Day of March in the year one thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven. His Peter X mark. Signed Sealed and Delivered by Peter Grabill the above named Testator as and for his last will and Testamont in the presence of and who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness thereto. Johannes Wampler, Martin Garbor."
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came John Grabill and solomnly and sincerely affirmed and declared that the foregoing instrument of writing is the true whole will and Testamont of Pete Grabill lat of Frederick County Deceased that hath come to his hands and possession and that he dothe not know of an other. Signed, Dick Butler. "
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came Martin Garber one of the subscribing witness to the signing last will and testament of Peter Grabill late of Frederick County Deceased and Solemnly and Sincerely Affirmed and Declared that he did see the Testator therein named sign and seal this will he heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament that at the time of his signing he was to the best of his apprehension of a sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding that he subscribed his name as a witness to this will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and that he did also see John Wampler the other subscribing witnesses sign his name as a witness to said will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and all in the presence of each other. Dick Butler, Sign."
[Note: if Old Peter Graybill turns out to be the correct ancestry, then review the following website which has much information on Old Peter's children and their descendants: Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580".]

2. In regards to "Old" Peter Graybill being this individual, additional comment in the online "Eller Chronicles":
A. Vol. IV No. 4. p. 4 Nov. 1990, by the Eller Family Association, has the following additional comments: "Madeline Fletcher of Ft. Collins, CO. shared some research material collected by her late mother, Chloe Louisa (Welker) Evans, in the 1950's:
"Peter Grabill, Sr. will dated 11 Mar 1811 and proved 2 Nov. 1812 Frederick Co., MD. By witnesses Johannes Wampler and Martin Garber. Daughter Saree was to care for her unnamed mother; children Peter, John, Elizabeth, Franey, Joseph. Will Liber R.B.I., Folio 327.
"Final account by Executor John Grabel filed 26 Apr. 1813. Fanny w/o Henry Eller, Joseph Grabel, Elizabeth w/o Joseph Eller, Peter & John Grabel."
"Note: The widow nor Saree are here named. Administrators Accounts for Estates 1812-7, pp. 192-3."
"I feel that a deed issued by Peter the same day his will was written provides the name of his wife as Mary. A 40 acre tract was being sold to John Grabill. Deed Liber W.R. 39, Folio 561. Born in 1858, John died in 1844 and was buried on his farm along the Molasses Rd. near Johnsville, MD."
"Peter, Jr. wed Christina Wampler and moved to Ashe Co., N.C. Among their children, Barbara and Michael respectively wed David and Polly, children of Michael & Catherine (Eller) Stoker)"
B. Vol. VII No 4, Nov 1993, p. 308, excerpts of a talk given by Paul J. Phipps of Orting, WA, on 17 July 1993 at the Eller Family Association Conference held in Portland, OR [note that Paul believes "Old" Peter to be correct]:
"Two of 'Old' Peter Grabill's daughters married two of Henry Eller Sr.'s sons. Namely, Elizabeth Grabill married Joseph Eller, and Francy Grabill married Henry Eller Jr." [Note: Henry is in my database.]
"I do have a framework of the 6 children of 'Old' Peter and Mary Grabill. I think the first 5 children were probably born in Lancaster Co., PA. The youngest child was probably born in Frederick Co., MD. a. Elizabeth b. abt 1754, married Joseph Eller. I have very little on this family.
b. John b. 13 Nov 1755, married Anne Garber. They lived and died in Frederick Co., MD. There were 4 children.
c. Sara b. abt 1760, married Adam Smith Jr. I have very little on this family.
d. Peter Sr. b. abt 1760, married Christina Wampler. They moved to VA in abt 1780 and were in Wilkes Co. (now Ashe Co.), NC in abt 1785. I have over 4000 descendants in my computer. There were 10 children.
e. Francy b. abt 1765, married Henry Eller Jr. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1787, then to Montgomery Co., OH in abt 1815. There were 11 children.
f. Joseph b. abt 1770, married Barbara Garber. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1805. There were 7 children.
"Pertinent Wills and Deeds all recorded and filed In Frederick Co., MD are as following:
a. Deed of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 21 Aug. 1769
b. Will of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 11 Mar. 1811 [Quoted above.]
c. Will of Peter Wampler Jr., dtd. 9 June 1792 [Quoted in Peter's notes.]
d. Deed of Joseph Eller (son of Henry Sr.), dtd. 21 Apr. 1794
e. Will of John Grabill (son of Old Peter), dtd. 12 Mar. 1829"

3. There is a pay website www.MennoSearch.com by Richard W. Davis in Provo, Utah in which he indicates that he has been able to identify the European origin of most of the Krehbiel/Kraehenbuell/Graybill/Crabill emigrants who arrived in Pennsylvania between the years 1725 and 1800. They settled principally in Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties in Pennsylvania and spread to Maryland and Virginia before 1750. Most of these Krehbiels were Mennonites and emigrated from the areas around Weierhof, Treschklingen and Altleiningen in Germany. He says he has followed them back further to Switzerland. He also mentions other cities in Germany: Ibersheim, Muckenhhauserhof, Alsheim, Obersulzen, Gerolsheim, and Dirmstein. I have not spent the $60 fee but I did find his information at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City in book FHL 949.4 W2d, V.2. It unfortunately provides no proven connection with our Graybills. All of his names he provides are in Switzerland.

4. FHL book "Ashe County, A History," by Arthur L. Fletcher, published by Ashe County Research Association, Inc., Jefferson, N.C., p. 89, has the following info that may or may not be accurate: "The Graybeal family, of Dutch ancestry, came to the area before it was a county and contributed much to building a sound foundation for the new county. So did the Ellers who came to Ashe from the Jersey Settlement, now in Davison County, and settled on the North Fork of New River."

5. Concerning the birth date and parentage of John Peter Graybill who married Christina Wampler per Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580," in which the book, "Heritage of Ashe Co., NC" is referenced [Kerry's note: I reviewed this book at FHL in Salt Lake City - FHL book 975.6835 D3h V.1]:
"There's a lot of controversy about the date of "Peter Sr" Graybeal/Graybill's birth. His gravestone in Jackson Co, OH says that he died in 1848, aged "about 80" (thus born c 1768). But since Peter and Christina's first Child, Henry, was born c 1777 [I say 1780], it's unlikely that Peter could have been born in 1768. Recently, Billie Sue Graybeal discovered a second, older gravestone for Peter in the same (Madison Furnace/Callaghan) cemetery. That one shows Peter's death date as "___ust 1842, aged 8_." The frequently-seen 1762 birth-date might come from the 1842 old-stone death date along with the "about 80" age on the newer stone. But even 1762 would seem too late, as Peter would have been only 15 at the birth of his son Henry - - unlikely [unless Henry was born in 1780]. For now, I'm considering his birth year to have been ca 1755. Thus, he would have been 21 at his marriage, 22 at the birth of Henry, and 87 at his death, consistent with the data on the old stone. The 1755 date was also used by the late Herman Stoker, but with no documentation as to how he arrived at it. The Ashe Heritage book account also mentions 1755, but then suggests that Peter was a son of John - a conclusion now refuted by Joseph Piatt in his paper on the Frederick Co, MD Grabils. Based on Paul Phipps "discovery" of that paper, I now consider Peter ("Old Peter") and Mary Grebel of Frederick Co, MD as the most likely parent-candidates. Per comments of Herb Bohler Flemington, NJ."

6. FHL Book 929.273, film 6005243, "John Jacob Eller and His Descendants with Other Pre-1800 Eller Immigrants to America," by the Eller Family Association, 1998, 817-297-1280, Chapter 1, concerning migration patterns in Colonial North Carolina and early pre-1800 immigrants:
"When the Ellers... arrived in Pennsylvania, they found all the productive land occupied, or available only at high prices. In the favored easterly sections, the cost of farms was almost prohibitive. Under these conditions the newly arrived German immigrants began to move southward, some stopping in Maryland, and some in the Shenandoah Valley. When word came of cheap and abundant land in North Carolina, particularly in Rowan County, that became the choice destination for a growing stream of German migrants who traveled south on the Great Wagon Road... [The Ellers presumed path from their homeland was] German Palatinate - Rhine River - Rotterdam - England - Philadelphia - Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Great Wagon Road - Crane Creek on the Yadkin River in Rowan County, North Carolina... Their arrival there began about 1745, the number increased markedly prior to 1760, and except for a decline during the French and Indian War, continued until the Revolutionary War. A large number of Scotch-Irish settlers had settled in Rowan County, and taken up the most fertile land prior to the arrival of the Germans. This left the land of less fertile soil to the east and southeast of Salisbury for the Germans."
"In colonial times two major travel routes entered North Carolina from the north. The Great Wagon Road began in Philadelphia, passed through the Shenandoah Valley, and entered the northern border of North Carolina. After crossing the Yadkin River at the 'Shallow Ford' west of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the road continued south to Rowan County and beyond. This was the route taken by most of the Pennsylvania Germans who came to North Carolina."
"Another route known as the Trading Path began in tide-water Virginia at Petersburg and joined the Great Wagon Road at the Trading Ford on the Yadkin River only a few miles east of the present town of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina… Until after the French and Indian War, which ended in 1761, the Indians, principally the Catawba and Cherokee tribes, were not far to the west of Salisbury."
"From the Trading Ford, the road continued southward into Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties and on into South Carolina. Situated strategically at the confluence of major travel and trading routes, Salisbury, founded in 1755, remained for decades the most western frontier town in North Carolina. Rowan County extended westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains to include the present state of Tennessee. This gave the distinction to Rowan County of being the largest ever in the United States. The trans-mountain region was destined to become the state of Tennessee in 1796, but first it was a part of the Cherokee Indian Nation, as was most of the mountain area of present western North Carolina… [It was] reported that settlers were coming from the north in hundreds of wagons, and in 1755 it was reported that 5,000 had crossed the James river in Virginia bound for Rowan County..."
"[During the French and Indian War of 1759-1760 which disrupted life in Rowan County, immigrant] Christian Eller [was] listed in a militia company in 1759 that was called up after an Indian attack near Salisbury. (Clark-1983, p. 851. Christian Eller listed on 'muster roll of Captain Morgan Bryan's Scouts.")…Three young Eller men from Rowan County fought in the Revolutionary War (John Melchior Eller, son of immigrant John Jacob Eller; John and Joseph Eller, other probable sons of immigrant John Jacob Eller.)…"
"North Carolina is unique among coastal states in that settlement did not spread from the coast, but from the north and south… Also, from South Carolina came new settlers who settled in the western part of the state [of North Carolina]… In the last 16 years of the Colonial Era… south bound traffic along the Great Wagon Road was numbered in the tens of thousands. It was the most heavily traveled road in all America… A significant number [of settlers] moved to the head waters of the Yadkin River, then crossed the Appalachians on the Boon Trail, to settle… in an area that was destined to become the northeastern corner of the state of Tennessee… Some descendants of immigrant Eller families of Rowan County were drawn toward the western frontier. Peter Eller, eldest son of George Michael Eller, moved to the headwaters of the Yadkin in time to acquire choice land in Wilkes (now Ashe) County, North Carolina. George Eller, eldest son of Christian Eller, moved to the southeastern corner of Virginia; and John Jacob Eller, Jr., eldest son of John Jacob Eller, crossed the mountains, perhaps as early as 1779, into the Holston Valley in the future state of Tennessee…"
"The Germans… usually left Pennsylvania just after fall harvest and mad the journey down the Valley of Virginia in time to arrive in the fall, build their homes, and plant crops in the spring…"

7. Nauvoo LDS Land and Records Office research file (copy in my possession as of 2 Jun 2007) provides the following information (also partially viewable at www.earlylds.com):
"Our Family History Dating Back as Far as 1748," by Vivian Graybill: Graybill is a German name which probably means "dweller near a ditch." There are thirteen ways of spelling Graybill, Grabeel, Graybeal, Grabiel, Grabel, etc. the first spelling being Krehenbuth, is of Swiss origin. Christian Graybill, which is five generations back from Mary Ellen Graybill Mercer, was the first settler of our family coming from England, as Mennonites driven to Germany, Holland and England. (According to Mrs. Duvall of Walkerville, Maryland, she says the family history shows that Christian Graybeal was married to the daughter of King George III of England, whose name was Mary. She forsake the Church of England to become a Tundker, she had taken her money and rigged up a ship and went on to buy ten more ships.)
Christian Graybeal's grandson, Peter Graybill, Sr. married Cristena Wampler, daughter of Peter and Barbara Wampler in 1780. Cristena, along with her little sister and a neighbor Child, was captured by the Delaware Indians and kept captive for seven years. The Indians were good to them and raised them as their own. When an exchange of prisoners took place, great Grandpa Wampler didn't know the children until Cristena sang her mother's lullaby. There is more to this story.
One of the writers, Florence Wilson of Omaha, now deceased, refers to our ancestor, Conrad Grebel, connected with the early Ana Baptist people (before Mennonites) in Switzerland, as early as 1526. Conrad Grebel was born in the late 1400's, and according to Florence Wilson can be traced as far back as Ceasar Augustus, Conrad Grebel's descendants John and Christian Graybill, came over on the "Friendship" in 1727, leaving Rotterdam in 1726, landing in Philadelphia and later moved south.
The Mennonites people in their historic preservation of Graybill records at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, have confirmed to us as late as July 1975, what several of our writers from coast to coast have offered as evidence of our early Graybill ancestors for several years. Twas a gratifying experience and brought joy to our souls and when things are clear and we don't have to guess, or suppose, or conjecture, the experience is very rewarding.
[Missing pages] ..."

8. The book "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. "Gene" Pitt, 1996, FHL book 929.273 P658pn, p. 3:
"The Graybill name is of Swiss and German origin, and today there are many variants of the name including Grabil, Grabill, Grabel, Grable, and Graybeal. The name originally seems to have been Kraehenbuehl. The name Kraehenbuehl is found in Switzerland today and was used at the time or our ancestors as it is today with several variations. However, they all have the same literal meaning: Kraehen = crow and buehl = hill. At the Swiss Reformed Church at Grosshoechstetten inside the parsonage is a stained glass panel dated 1669 which depicts a crow on a blue shield for two members of the Kraehenbuehl family. There also is a village named Kraehenbuehl in Aargau, Switzerland. In his book, 'The Homeland of the First Settlers in Lancaster Co. (PA),' Prof. Oscar Kuhns writes that the Kraehenbuehls lived in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. One Hans Kraehenbuehl was one of many Swiss Brethren (later called Swiss Anabaptists) involved in a dispute with the Swiss government in 1538. In 1664, the Elector Karl Ludwig of the German Palatinate granted a concession permitting Mennonites to settle in his territory under certain restrictions. The archives in Baden, Germany of the Palatinate Mennonite census lists after 1664 include the Kreybeuls, Krayenbuels and Krahenbuhls, ancestors of the Graybills. They were members of the various 'peace churches' of that time. Considerable data on these and Graybills and their descendants is included in a book on the Graybills by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill of Spencerville, MD. The Graybills left the Palatinate with many other Swiss-Germans for the port of Rotterdam, where they sailed for America. John and Christian Graybill were among those Palatinates aboard the ship 'Friendship' which came to America from Rotterdam in 1727. [Many Palatines sailed through Holland on English ships.] Other relatives were in this same movement of people from the 'peace churches' of the Swiss area to the German Palatinate, then (from Dutch ports) sailing to the German communities in Pennsylvania. They settled mainly in Lancaster and York Counties in PA and, as more land was needed, they moved to other German settlements around Frederick Co., MD and Rowen Co., NC. (Rowen later was divided into smaller counties of Ashe and Wilkes.) These other relatives included the neighboring families of Gatrost, Eller, Koons, Dick, and Wampler."

9. Index of miscellaneous deeds from the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. I am not sure of the relationship, if any, of all the parties herein listed and this is for reference only:
"Some Frederick County Maryland Deeds:
E-125 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, March 20, 1753
E-509 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, August 21, 1754 Agreement
F-244 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, May 28, 1757
F-393 Joseph Grable from James ___, February 11, 1758
K-782 Joseph Grable to Jacob Roland, November 19, 1766
K-782 Samuel Grable from Leonard White, November 14, 1766
K-743 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk - Release
K-803 Martin Garver from Jacob Danner, December 19, 1766
K-1284 Henry Eller to Jacob Flora, June 6, 1767
L-515 John Garver from Jacob Danner, October 1, 1768
N-396 Leonard Kitzmiller from Samuel Stringer, October 10, 1770
N-505 Peter Wampler from Richard Coroxal, December 15, 1770
S-96 George Michael Eller from Edward Gaither
O-3 Henry Eller to David Buzzard, January 14, 1771
L-665 John Grable to Jacob Roland, May 1772
P-128 Henry Eller from Leonard Kitzmiller, June 13, 1772
P-110 Leonard Kitzmiller to Samuel Carver, June 13, 1772
BD1-539 John Garver to Jacob Danner, May 22, 1775- did not find
BD6-34 John Grabill to Jacob Danner, June 20, 1775
WR-2-543 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-3-71 John Grabell to Wm. Renner, July 27, 1782
GM2-444 Peter Wampler, 1782
WR-4-98 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-6-4 Henry Eller to Philip Fishburn, June 22, 1784
WR-6-84 Henry Eller to Francis B. Sappington, August 19, 1784
WR-3-205 John Grable from John Bowman, Bill of Sale
WR-7-332 John Grable and others to George Kitzburger, June 12, 1787
WR-7-616 John Grable to Paul Clapsdale, December 4, 1787
WR-8-505 John Grable from John Shuk, June 8, 1789 Bill of Sale
WR-9-194 John Grable from Sam Cole, April 30, 1790
WR-9-250 John Grable from Joseph Boyer, June 1, 1790
WR-9-46 Peter Grable from Martin Sheets, July 8, 1790
WR-9-546 Peter Grable from Henry Repp, December 7, 1790
WR-11-279 John Garber and others, September 24, 1791, Agreement
WR-11-210 John Wampler to Lazarus Findburg, November 21, 1792
WR-11-199 Joseph Wampler from Michael Baer, November 19, 1792
WR-11-587 Joseph Eller from Jacob Baer, May 31, 1793
WR 12-41 John Garber, Upton Scott and others, May 9, 1794 Agreement
WR 12-445 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-447 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-456 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-451 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-535 John Grable from Conrad Cragon, August 14, 1794
WR 12-516 John Grable to Rebecca Reynolds, July 30, 1794
WR 13-153 John Grable to Conrad Hi , March 26, 1795
WR 13-126 Joseph Eller from Frederick Murray, March 24, 1795
WR 13-449 Martin Garber from Richard Cook, August 11, 1795
WR 13-263 Martin Garber from Philip Fishburn, May 6, 1795
WR 15-481 John Grable from Negro Bill, July 5, 1797
WR 15-595 Joseph Eller from John Kerr, September 6, 1797
WR 15-518 Martin Garber from Richard Coal, August 8, 1797
WR 15-519 Joseph Grable from Martin Garber, August 8, 1797
WR 15-395 David Wampler from Joseph Grable, June 8, 1797
WR 17-44 Jacob Grable from Wm. Hardin, May 24, 1798
WR 19-71 David Wampler from Christian Simmons, October 8, 1799
WR 12-245 Peter Wampler from Samuel Chase, March 1794
WR 16-463 John Wampler from Joseph Baker, May 2, 1795
WR 17-302 John Garber from ___ Scott, October 2, 1798
WR 19-247 Joseph Eller from Jacob Young, January 16, 1800
WR 19-250 Joseph Eller to Jacob Pofsbarger, January 17, 1800
WR 19-252 Joseph Eller to Michael Minor Sr., January 17, 1800
WR 19-444 John Wampler to John Iler, April 16, 1800
WR 21-466 John Grable from Christian Leasner, September 17, 1801
WR 21-541 Jacob Garber to Joseph Baker, October 21, 1801
WR 23-227 Martin Carver and others to Samuel Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-228 Samuel Garber from Christian Garber and others, July 29, 1802
WR 23-229 Samuel Garber and others to Christian Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-231 John Garber from John Wampler, July 29, 1802
WR 23-234 John Wampler to Martin Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 22-548 Moses Grable from Craig Marshall, May 15, 1802
WR 20-41 Martin Garber from Wm. Head, June 21, 1800
WR 20-43 Martin Garber from Peter Kramer, June 28, 1800
WR 22-4 Moses Grable to Michael Freeze, November 3, 1801
WR 25-579 John Garber from Israel Bigler, May 8, 1804
WR 26-71 John Garber from Anna Garber and others, September 5, 1804
WR 27-544 Joseph Grable to Peter Grable, October 10, 1805
WR 39-561 John Grable from Peter Grable, May 22, 1811
WR 42-380 John Grable and others to State of Maryland, May 31, 1813
WR 44-85 John Grable to Louis Mottier, April 5, 1813"

10. Website http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/ashe/deeds/deedsabs.txt accessed 14 Dec 2008:
"Ashe County, NC - Deeds - Abstracts of selected deeds." This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Kyle R. Graybeal krgrebiel@verizon.net, 37 Spring Lake Drive, Stafford, VA 22554. Revised 9 October 2001. This file contains abstracts of selected deeds from Ashe County, North Carolina Land records, mostly involving Graybeal family members. The information contained herein does not constitute the sum total of deeds in the Ashe County records involving Graybeal individuals. There are a few incomplete fields in some records especially in acreage, land description & witness names. This means that I have not copied them, not that the information is missing from the court records. The file now includes more deeds and has been corrected for errors dealing with land grants appearing in the original file. In the original file, the entry date and the date the deed was signed were reversed. This new file corrects that problem.
Information sorted in date order, which is yyyy-mm-dd. Grantee & Grantor names are [last], [first]. Witness names are [first], [last]. NFNR = North Fork of New River. Mn and Vn means Deed Books M new and V new respectively. Information in [ ] inserted by me and correct to the best of my knowledge. Information in ( ) added for clarification. Price paid, proven date, and registered date not included to save space. I have this information on most deeds in case it is desired. Some compass directions are indicated by N, S, etc., rather spelled out. Deeds for state grants did not require witnesses' signatures. The indication that a particular person signed with an "x" is not consistent from record to record in this transcription. {Kerry's note: I have refined the list so as to cut it off after whom I think may be the first generation after John Peter Graybill and Christina Wampler; see that more complete list with John Peter Graybill - this partial list are for those only including the name of Peter Graybill. The ones marked "Sr." below are probably the original John/Peter followed by Peter (1783-1868). Note also that the junior Peter had a grandson named Peter (1840-1904) in the area as well.}:
State (NC) TO: Craybell, Peter [Sr] 33 a., Grant: 2492, Ent: 1794-10-30; Signed: 1790-12-27; S. side of S. Beaver Creek/Groves corner & line; Book: A, 034.
May, Abraham TO: Graybeal, Peter [Sr] 170 a.; Signed: 1799-04-07; Both sides New River @ White's line/P. Henson Corner/NFNR; Book: D, 109; Witness: S. Hubbard, Henry Graybeal.
Graybell, Peter TO: Pouts, Peter 33 a.; Signed: 1800-11-10; South side of Beaver Creek/Groves Corner & line; Book: A, 278; Witness: Anarun Pouts, Wm. McNies, David (x) Burket.
May, Abraham TO: Graybeal, Peter 60 a.; Signed: 1805-11-12; Running up the River to a stake/to a Spanish Oak/Paul Henson crnr as was; Book: Mn, 171; Witness: James B. Bunyard, Nancy Bunyard.
Crider, Michael TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 41 a.; Signed: 1810; Buffalo Creek, North Fork of New River. Book: D, 213; Witness: John Rowland, David Griffith.
Nall, Robert TO: Graybeal, Peter 100 a.; Signed: 1810; Round Knob of Phoenix Mt., join Michael Crider/waters of Buffalow, NFNR; Book: Vn, 425; Witness: John Kessler, John Burkard.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Brown, Peter 60 a. Signed: 1810-07-03; North Fork of New River, Paul Henson's corner. Book: M, 172; Witness: Jas. Fletcher, Henry Graybeal.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Bowers, Peter 170 a.; Signed: 1810-07-03; Both sides of NFNR/the River Bank @ White's line/James Henson. Book: Mn, 161; Witness: Henry Graybeal, James Fletcher.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, David 50 a., Grant: 0782, Ent: 1811-02-01; Signed: 1811-02-01; On Horse Ck/S 110, E 72, Jacob Eller's Line, N 110, 1st Station. Book: Mn, 295; Witness: Peter Graybeal, Henry Eller.
Crider, Michael TO: Graybeal, Peter 320 a.; Signed: 1811-06-24; Buffalo Ck/west side Phoenix Mt/east side Paddies Mt. Book: Vn, 430; Witness: John Kessler, John Perry.
Graybell, Peter TO: Duncan, James 141 a.; Signed: 1814-03-23 p/o 2 tracts on a branch of Buffalo Ck/waters North Fork New River. Book: C, 412; Witness: Thomas Calloway.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, David 100 a. Signed: 1814-04-05; Old Field Creek/waters of Big Horse Creek. Book: TT, 241; Witness: Henry Graybeal, James Lewis.
Graybell, Peter TO: Bowers, Peter 60 a.; Signed: 1815-05-09; On the River. Book: C, 389; Witness: James B. Bunyard, Francis Bryan.
May, Abraham TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 150 a.; Signed: 1820-08-30; Both sides of Little Piney Creek/waters of NFNR. Book: E, 340; Witness: William Thomas, Joseph Sutherland.
Burket, Daniel TO: Graybeal, Peter 200a.; Signed: 1823-11-26; On the Waters of Beaver Ck, waters of NFNR. Book: E, 345; Witness: Thomas Calloway, H. W. Britt.
State (NC) TO: P. Graybeal & C. Burkett 100a., Grant: 1275, Ent: 1825-02-08; Signed: 1827-01-04; Buffalo Creek in Lenoir's Line. Book: C, 90.
State (NC) TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 15 a., Grant: 1270, Ent: 1825-10-13. Signed: 1827-01-04. His old corner/running N w/his old line/Griffeths crnr & line. Book: C, 058.
Griffeth, David TO: Graybeal, Peter 246 a.; Signed: 1828-11-22; 1st tract 96a Buffalo Ck/agreed crnr A. May, D. Burkett/2nd trct 50a/100; Book: E, 482; Witness: John Hamilton, Peter Earnest.
Calloway, Thomas TO: Graybeal, Peter 300 a.; Signed: 1831-11-29; Orig deed was 250 a/this deed describes new area/Old Field Ck/S. Fork NR; Book: E, 481; Witness: John Ray, Jurat; Wm H. Calloway.
Gentry, Ephraim TO: Graybeal, Peter 200 a.; Signed: 1832-11-13; On Old Field Creek waters S. fork NR/agreed line Gentry & J. Foutz; Book: E, 466; Witness: Wm Hamilton.
Ray, John TO: Graybeal, Peter [Jr] 130 a.; Signed: 1834-11-11; J. Fletcher's line/Old Field Ck/stake in Wilcoxen's old line; Book: Vn, 368.
Graybeal, Peter [Jr] TO: Graybeal, David 188 a.; Signed: 1838-10-17; Land on NFNR held in trust for Susan Hauck & her children. Book: Mn, 525; Witness: R. Gentry.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, David & John 188 a.; Signed: 1839; Land held in trust for Susan Hauck & her children. Book: Mn, 425; Witness: R. Gentry.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, John 300 a.; Signed: 1839-02-20; Old Fields Creek/Branch S. Fork of N. River/Orig conveyed by T Calloway; Book: Mn, 026; Witness: Absolom Faw.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, John ? a.; Signed: 1844-04-27; Book: P, 229.
Graybeal, P. TO: Elliot, Wm & Stephen 0 a. Signed: 1844-11-18; Gift of sorrel mare and two cows; Book: N, 234.
Graybeal, Peter [Jr] TO: Graybeal, Dav 245 a.; Signed: 1846-02-24; Book: O, 069; Witness: Joseph Perkins.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, David ? a.; Signed: 1849-11-22; Book: P, 144.
Waugh & Murcheson TO: Graybeal, Peter 250 a.; Signed: 1851-08-07; Book: S, 223.
Graybeal, Peter [Jr] TO: Graybeal, John ? a.; Signed: 1852-10-09; Book: S, 098.
Graybeal, Peter TO: Graybeal, John 25 a.; Signed: 1855-06-06; Book: Y, 217.
Graybeal, David TO: Graybeal, Peter 371.5 a.; Signed: 1859-01-26; 5 tracts on Buffalo Creek/96a, 49a, 100a, 26.5a, 100a. Book: U, 092.
Graybeal, Peter (x) TO: Elliot, Jean, et al 50 a.; Signed: 1862-09-02; Little Horse Ck, stake in old line, Abram Hamm crnr/on the Long Branch; Book: Vn, 190; Witness: John Weaver.

11. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT in an article entitled "Our Grable History":
"We are told in several places that our Grable and Garber ancestors were German speaking Swiss or Germans from the Palatinate. The Palatinates today are the states of Bavaria (Upper Palatinate) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Lower Palatinate). The Ellers and Wamplers that we will say something of are of the same general background. We suspect but do not know those we are concerned with immigrated to America around 1750.
To date our earliest Grable ancestor we find is the Peter Craple of the Will RB 1-327, March 1, 1811, Frederick County, Maryland. He is found in Frederick County buying property in a tract of land called "Hammond's Strife" as early as 1769. This is in tax District No. 1, Unity and Burt House Wood Hundreds (do not have this located on map yet). Peter could easily be an immigrant but it is fairly unlikely that we will be able to identify him further. There is a suggestion (will cover later) that Peter came to Frederick County from Virginia.
Peter's wife's name was Mary. The Will names Daughters Saree, Elizabeth and Francey and sons Peter, John and Joseph. Saree in the Will is to be paid for the care of her mother. The Administrative Account does not mention Saree. This after the Will states that the children would get equal shares. We do not know where Peter and Mary are buried but it is likely in a farm cemetery close to where Peter probably lived when he died, on Molasses Road just East of Johnsville where son John's descendent Reno (and Mary) Grabill now live. It is possible that Peter and Mary are buried with son John on the upper McCullar farm (only John's grave is marked) farther East on Molasses Road. Going East from Johnsville on Molasses Road we come to Reno Grabills, the Dotterer farm, then just across Beaver Dam Creek is the lower McCullar farm and then the Upper McCullar farm all on the right side going East and the farthest point (at Fountain School Road) is only 2-1/4 miles from Johnsville. These properties are in the tracts "Ivy Church" and "Hammond's Strife." On the Isaac Bond map, 1858, Abraham Grabill, John's son owned the Reno Grabill place, the Dotterer farm and a farm east of the Dotterer and South of Greene Valley Road (Turnpike to Union Bridge). Abraham also owned a house and lot on Green Valley Road just out of Johnsville before one gets to the Methodist Church. On the Bond map Daniel Saylor (John Grabill's daughter married a Saylor) owned the Upper McCullar farm and S. Saylor lived on the lower farm. Not pinned down completely yet that John owned the upper McCullar farm when he died in 1844.
(Handwritten on bottom of page: "Received 6/12/71 from Joseph H. Piatt 49 Crystal Drive Oakmont, Pa 15139. Located copy in the Frederick County Historical Library.")
Martin Garber of Samuel by Deed WR-15-519, August 8, 1797 purchased 40 acres of land "Part of Ivy Church" from Richard Coale. This was an item in Samuel Carver's Will. August 8, 1797, by Deed WR 15-519, Peter Grabill's son Joseph bought this 40 acres of land from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph (wife Barbara) sold this tract of land to his father Peter by Deed WR 27-554. This 40 acres is the "Part of Ivy Church" on Molasses Road where Reno and Mary Grabill now live. Joseph is found in the Tax List in West Bethlehem Township Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1806. This 40 acres is sold in 1811 to Joseph's brother John. In John's Will, GME 319, recorded February 13, 1844, he leaves this property (where David Garber now lives) to his widowed daughter Susannah Nail. Susannah almost immediately sells to her brother Abraham, who executed John's Will. This property then went to Samuel Grabill, Abraham's son, then to Abraham Webster Grabill, Samuel's son and finally to Reno Grabill, Abraham Webster's son.
The 1800 Maryland Census lists in Libertytown District on consecutive lines, John Grebel, Peter Grebel, Joseph Grebel, Samuel Garber Jr., Christian Garber, Jacob Garber and Martin Garber of Samuel. This is on page 988. On page 986, same district, we find Martin Garber Jr. and Sr. The Grabels here are Peter Sr. and his sons John and Joseph. The Garbers on page 988 are sons of Samuel Garber Sr. who died in 1793, Will GM 2-463.
Peter Grabill Jr. is not in the 1800 or 1810 Maryland Census. From Wampler material we find that Christina Wampler, daughter of Hans Peter and Mari Barbara Brenessee Sneither Wampler married Peter Grabill. Hans Peter's son John m. Magdalina Garber, daughter of Martin Garber Sr. John Wampler is next to Peter Grabill in the 1810 Maryland Census. He witnessed Peter's Will along with a Martin Garber (probably Martin of Samuel) but did not appear with Martin to confirm the Will after Peter's death.
Continuing on Peter Jr., from a Mormon Index we located a John Peter Grabill b. 1768 who was married in Botetort County, Virginia to Christina Wampler. John Peter's father is listed as John Grabill. Obviously the birthdate is in error- Roy Wampler lists 1762- he was born before 1768 since the first born is listed as being born in 1780 in Frederick County, Maryland. John Peter Grabill being born in Virginia suggests that Peter and Mary came from Virginia with their family to Frederick County. That Peter Jr.'s and Christina's second child was born in Virginia and the other younger ones in North Carolina explains why Peter Jr. is not in the Maryland 1791, 1800 and 1810 Census. And why descendants of Peter Jr. refer to him as Peter Sr. in or from North Carolina.
Other Grables we have become aware of:
Captain Philip Grable from Baltimore. He was raised in York County, Pennsylvania and was buried there in October 1819. He died October 25, 1819 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Peter Grable who joined the Revolution in 1776 in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Peter Grable, Will RB1 318, October 25, 1807. He is buried in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Believe he is a late comer to Frederick County. There is a record of a daughter being married in 1794 in York County, Pennsylvania. Son John executed the Will- he undoubtedly stayed in the area. Other children were Polly Grable m. George Miller; Elizabeth Grable; and Catherine Grable m. Jacob Grevious, January 14, 1794.
Peter Crepell, Will, December 4, 1790. His wife's name was Elizabeth. His children were Jacob m. Mary Link January 3, 1778 in Frederick Town, Margaret, Elizabeth, Will CME 2-266, 1836, and Rachel m. Richard Hardin. Richard Hardin executed Peter's Will. This Peter is probably the Peter who owned property in "Providence," Deed WR-4-98 June 7, 1783.
Nicholas Grable, Will 39-805, 1774. His wife's name was Barbara. His children were John (Intestate John), Samuel who came to Fayett County, Pennsylvania; Elizabeth; Magdelina; Mary; Barbara m. George Craft; Ann and David. Some indicate that our Peter and Nicholas might have been brothers.
John Grable, Descent book, March term, 1801. As above John is a son of Nicholas and Barbara Grable. He lived just east of Woodsboro which is just a short distance West of Johnsville, Maryland. He lived on "Spring Plains." Other of his tracts of land were "Stoney Ridge" and "Sandy Spring." His children were Moses m. Elizabeth Bixler April 12, 1799; Elizabeth m. David Sowers; Magdelena m. Jacob Sager; Eve m. Josua Compton; Barbara m Jacob Bixler; Joseph, Susannah, Judith; Sarah; and Mary. The last named four girls were under 21 in 1799. Joseph was just 21 when his father John died.
Joseph Grable of "Shippays Neglect," 1749, near Hagerstown (what is now known as Halfway). We believe he is the Joseph Sr. of South Brownsville (Hiller) where a tablet marks the site of Grable's Block House, corner of Lewis and Woodward Streets. Tract "Clover Pasture" was patented to Joseph Grable Sr. June 28, 1788. Joseph Jr. lived alongside of Joseph Sr. He moved on to Kentucky in 1792. Karen Bowman suggests that Joseph Sr. may have had a son John. Marilyn Vander Veen and maybe others show that this John's father was Joseph. As a Christopher Grabill had property at one time in Fallowfield Township, along with John and Joseph Sr., we can assume they are related. Is Christopher a son of Joseph Sr. or is he a brother as Karen Bowman suggests? This John would be the John who married Salome Hickman. Our history mistakenly named this couple the parents of our Joseph Grable.
Now on the Garbers. Our Joseph Grable of the 1811 Will married Barbara Garber about 1792. Contrary to tradition and Garber histories Barbara is a daughter of Samuel Carver, Will GM 2-463, January 14, 1793.
There are too many Garbers in the late 1700's in Frederick County, Maryland to keep straight in correct generations and families. We have not looked at all of the deeds involved. Wills include Martin (Martin Jr.), Administrative Account H.S. No. 1 (1815-1816) 48, Christian Garber, Will RB 1-5, March 13, 1809, and Samuel Carver, Will GM 2-463, January 14, 1793 and Administrative Account February 20, 1798.
Samuel Carver, Will GM 2-463, January 14, 1793 and Administrative Account February 20, 1798.
By Deed P-110 Samuel Carver purchased 102 acres "Ivy Church" from Leonard Kitzmiller, June 13, 1772. At the time of his will Samuel was buying 100 acres of land from Richard Coale in "Ivy Church." This included the 40 acres "Part of Ivy Church" that our Joseph Grable bought from Martin Carver of Samuel in 1797. In listing information on Samuel's children we will use some data that appear correct taken from Garber material stating the family of Jacob Garber Sr. That Ann Grabill, Barbara Grabill and Catharine Pegler (Bigler) are listed in the Administrative Account of Samuel clinched it that Jacob Garber Sr. is fictitious.
Children include:
1. Christian Carver m. Rebecca Eller. Joseph Eller's Deed H 8 657, April 21, 1794, Washington County, Maryland.
2. Samuel Carver d. 1814 m. a Hess.
3. Catharine Garber, 1758-1839 m. Israel Bigler 1758-1839. This couple was in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania early. Deed WR-25-577, John Garber (son of Martin Sr.) from Israel Bigler, May 8, 1804.
4. John Garber m. a Cole.
5. Anna Garber m. John Grabill, son of Peter Grable Sr. and brother of our Joseph Grable.
6. Jacob Carver (Rev.) 1767-1852 m. Mary Magdalena Eller, 1775-1849. In leaving for Pennsylvania, Jacob (wife Magdalena) sold property to Joseph Baker, Deed WR-21-541, October 21, 1801. Jacob appears in Tax Lists of West Bethlehem Township in 1802. Jacob and Magdelena are also named in the Eller Deed mentioned above. They are listed as early members of the Ten Mile Brethren Church, now near Marianna, Pennsylvania.
7. Barbara Garber, 1771-1851. She married our Joseph Grabill.
8. Jonathan Garber, 1774-1850 m. Elizabeth Hufford. They too were in West Bethlehem Township early.
9. Elizabeth, Samuel left her one walnut chest with two drawers under it.
10. Martin Garber. As above he sold property to our Joseph in 1797. With John Wampler he witnessed Peter Grable's Will and a Martin Garber witnessed John Grabills Will in 1729.
Martin Garber Sr.
We have not found a Martin Garber Sr. Will. We find a Martin Garber buying property, 105 acres "Limestone Rock" near Woodsboro and "Spring Plains," Deed K-803 Martin Garber from Jacob Danner, December 19, 1766. By Deed 0-503 he buys "Cedar Clifts," 290 acres from Henry Diggs August 17, 1771. "Cedar Clifts" lies north of "Ivy Church" between Johnsville and Union Bridge. Confirmation Deed WR-26-71 John Garber from Anna Garber and others, September 5, 1804 discloses most of what we know of Martin Garber Sr.'s family. This Deed makes clear and legal Deeds of 1802, July 29, Samuel Carver from Anna Garber and others, Christian Garber from Anna Garber and others, John Garber from Anna Garber and others and Martin Garber from Anna Garber and others. Anna in these deeds is Martin Sr.'s wife.
Children include:
1. Martin Garber Jr. m. Hannah.
2. Samuel Garber m. Catharine. By Deed WR-23-227 Samuel buys property in "Ivy Church" from Martin Sr.'s heirs July 29, 1802.
3. Christian Garber m. Mary (Elizabeth). By Deed WR-23-229 Christian buys property in "Resurvey of Butler's Lot" from Martin Sr.'s heirs.
4. Mary Garber m. John Diehl.
5. Magdalena Garber m. John Wampler.
6. Henry Garber.
7. John Garber b. June 4, 1771 d. April 1848 (bachelor preacher). By Deed WR-26-71 he purchased "Cedar Clifts" from Martin Sr.'s heirs. Deed 23-232 also refers to this sale. He also owned "Small Beginnings." Will GME-3-315, May 8, 1848 disposes of his property. William Diehl executed the Will. Solomon Garber, Martin Garber and Abraham Diehl are listed as nephews. Older deceased sister, Mary Diehl, older deceased brother Martin Garber. Sister Magdelena Wampler and deceased brothers Samuel and Henry are also mentioned.
Martin Garber Jr. Administrative Account H.S. No. 1 (1815-1816) 48.
Martin Jr. was born in 1768 and died March 21, 1814. As above, his wife's name was Hannah.
Children include:
1. Solomon b. October 10, 1791; d. January 16, 1870; m. Mary b. September 22, 1798; d. February 1852.
2. Isaac
3. Mary
4. John
5. Juliann
6. Hannah
7. Martin Jr.
8. Abraham
9. Lydia
10. Charles
Christian Garber, Will RB 1-5, March 13, 1809, Administrative Account March 12, 1816.
Christian is a son of Martin Garber Sr. and Anna. He died before March 13, 1809. Martin Garber brother of Christian executed the Will with John Stoner. Witness were Jonathan Wampler and Joseph Baker.
Children include:
1. Jonathan Garber
2. Magdalena Garber m. Henry Fox
3. Ann Garber m. Adam Fox
4. Elizabeth Garber m. William Stoner
5. Barbara Garber m. Thomas Donson
6. Rebecca m. David Dunston September 3, 1811. Their daughter Elizabeth in 1828 m. Jacob Piatt in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
7. Daniel Garber
8. Hannah b. 1799 Administrative Account was not reported until Hannah became of age at 16. Married Jacob Saylor very young.
Thus you see some of the different Garber names that must be kept separate. Geographically Samuel and his family were close to our Grables as were Henry Eller and John Wampler, all in or very close to "Ivy Church." Martin Garber Sr. and his family were directly north of the Beaver Dam Creek Brethren Church (German Baptist) in "Cedar Clifts" still on Beaver Dam Creek.
We have said nothing of John Garber. We believe there was a John Garber in the older generation probably a brother of Samuel and Martin Sr.
Henry Eller, a probable brother of George Michael Eller, left property to the following children. Joseph Eller, m. Elizabeth Grabill; Henry Eller Jr. m. Francey Grabill; Jacob Eller m. Margareth; Ester Eller; Daniel Eller m. Hannah; Sarah Eller; Magdelina Eller m. Jacob Garber; Elizabeth m. Christian Herter; Rebecca m. Christian Garber of Samuel; Maria Eller; Salome Eller m. Henry Shultz; and Peter Eller. This Peter Eller came to West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania early as did Joseph Grable, Jacob Garber, Catherine Garber Bigler, Jonathon Garber and Samuel Garber.
The Henry Eller family is disclosed in Deed H. B. 657, April 21, 1794, Washington County, Maryland in which Joseph Eller is buying out his brothers and sisters. The Garber men signed in German script; the women made marks. By Deed P-128 June 13, 1772 Frederick County Maryland Henry Eller bought 102 acres of "Ivy Church" from Leonard Kitzmiller for one hundred and seventy seven pounds.
Peter Grabel date and place of birth unknown. Died immediately before March 11, 1811 at Johnsville, Frederick County, Maryland. Burial site unknown but could be on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville. m. Mary ____. Her place and date of birth are unknown. Died before 1815 when the Administrative Account of Peter's Will was recorded. A deed M 445 shows he was in Frederick County, August 21, 1769.
Children: (six)
1. Saree. May have married Adam Smith, February 17, 1811. She was paid 15 pounds yearly to care for her mother after her father's death. Was not mentioned in the Administrative Account.
2. Peter b. 1762 in Virginia; d. May 11, 1848, Jackson, Ohio; m. Christina Wampler dau Hans Peter and Anna Breneness Wampler in Botetort County, Virginia. Christina b. 1760 or 1761 in Virginia (?); d. October 10, 1844; buried with Peter in Callaghan Cemetery, Madison, Jackson, Ohio. Children: (10)
1. John Grabill b. February 1. 1780 Frederick County, Maryland; d. October 30, 1866; m. Rachel Duncan 1805.
2. Peter Grabill b. December 1, 1783 Virginia; d. July 15, 1869; m. Mary Buckitt 1807.
3. Michael Grabill b. May 14, 1787 North Carolina; d. September 24, 1856; m. Polly Stoker 1811.
4. Nancy Grabill b. June 9, 1789 North Carolina; d. unknown; m. William Hodrin.
5. David Grabill b. April 1791 North Carolina; d. April 19, 1874; m. Barbara Buckitt.
6. Barbara Grabill b. 1792 North Carolina; d. October 3, 1872; m. 1814 David Stoker.
7. Christina Grabill b. 1794 North Carolina; m. James Lewis.
8. Joseph Grabill b. 1796 North Carolina.
9. Henry Grabill b. 1798 North Carolina; m. Celia Henson.
10. Elizabeth Grabill b. 1802 North Carolina.
3. John Grabill b. March 13, 1758; d. February 13, 1844 Johnsville, Maryland; buried on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville; m. Ann Garber dau of Samuel; Ann's grave may be beside John but is unmarked if it is. The William's History of Frederick County states that John is an immigrant. Children: (four)
1. Abraham Grabill b. March 21, 1801 Beaver Dam Creek, Frederick County, Maryland; d. December 15, 1877, buried on Dotterer farm. First wife Hannah Myers, second Rebecca Sarah Ann. Hannah born December 3, 1802; d. August 3, 1837. Rebecca Sarah Ann buried with Abraham on Dotterer farm. Children: (five)
1. John M. Grabill
2. Samuel Grabill b. December 3, 1827; d. July 7, 1904 Johnsville, Maryland; buried in Methodist Church Cemetery, Johnsville; m. Abbie Repp; b. February 14, 1829 dau. Henry and Mary Repp. Abbie buried with Samuel. Children: (five)
1. John Davis Grabill b. August 28, 1845 Johnsville, Maryland; m. Mary Route.
2. Abraham Webster Grable b. January 3, 1860; m. Amanda Garber dau. Abraham and Margaret Haugh Garber 1886. Amanda b. September 19, 1862; d. November 13, 1907. Both buried Beaver Dam Creek Cemetery. Bought Grabill homestead in 1901 from his father Samuel. He was to care for his father Samuel. Second wife Utic Idella Beard Grabill. Children: (eight)
1. Arron Monroe Grabill b. August 20, 1884 Johnsville, Maryland; m. Lennie Johnson.
2. Annie Belle Grabill b. October 6, 1887.
3. Nora Margaret b. November 5, 1889; d. February 9, 1921.
4. Edna Grabill b. April 22, 1886.
5. Mary Elizabeth b. August 22, 1893.
6. Frank Hunter Grabill b. July 20, 1895; m. Francis Boone. They live in Johnsville.
7. Verno Russel Grabill, b. April 17, 1913. He lives in Walkerville, Maryland.
8. Reno Wesley b. June 29, 1918; m. Mary ___. A son Robert and his wife Mary with a daughter live on Molasses Road adjacent to Reno and Mary.
3. Warren Sidwell Grabill b. October 12, 1862.
4. Albert Grabill- died young.
5. Ann Elizabeth b. January 19, 1861- died young.
3. Susan Elizabeth Grabill
4. Ann Barbara Grabill
5. Reuben S. Grabill m. Lavina Bellison.
2. Susanna Grabill m. ___ Nail, widow in 1829.
3. Christina Grabill m. Jacob Saylor.
4. Magdelina Grabill b. 1798; d. 1882 m. H. Lee Stoner.
4. Elizabeth m. Joseph Eller, son of Henry Eller. Joseph by Deed April 26, 1794 purchased two tracts of land "Wallings Luck" and "Part of Adventure" from his brothers and sisters. This in Washington County, Maryland just Southeast of Hagerstown.
5. Francey m. Henry Eller Jr.
6. Joseph b. about 1770, probably Frederick County, Maryland; m. Barbara Garber daughter of Samuel Garber about 1792, Frederick County, Maryland, died 1844 West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Joseph by Deed WR 15 519, 1797 purchased 40 acres "Part of Ivy Church" from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph and Barbara sold this property to Joseph's father Peter. In 1806 Joseph is listed in Tax Lists, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Earliest maps show Joseph's 127 acre farm we know as the Grable homestead. Early records of the Ten Miles Church of the Brethren show Joseph as a member. This is the Joseph of page 8 Grable History..."
There is much research left to be done in Frederick County, Maryland. Thanks for helping steer us straight to some extent goes to Karen Bowman and Donna Markham Kazala, both descendants of John and Salome Hickman Grable; J. N. Edgar; Richard Hathaway, a descendent of Samuel Grable of Fayette County, Pennsylvania; Rev. Newton Poling; Jay Grabeal a descendent of Peter Grabill Jr.; John Wampler, and others. Of course, there are lots of errors and omissions in this. Please read and correct material you are familiar with. Thanks!!! Joseph H. Piatt, 49 Crystal Drive, Oakmont, PA 15139, 412 828 4684 (handwritten "June 19(4 or 7)1")"

10. FHL book 975.5763 H2h "Annals of Tazewell County, Virginia, from 1800 to 1922," by John Newton Harman, Sr., Member Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, 1922[updated 1975]), pp. 428-31, "Graybeal-Greear Families"; this article provides the descendancy of the two brothers Peter and David Graybill, grandsons of this individual:
"The Graybeal family is of Dutch descent. The first history we have of them gives them located in Bottetourt County, Virginia. Two brothers, Peter and David, married sisters by the name of Burkett. They all talked and read in their native tongue, and spelled the name "Graybill".
One of these brothers immigrated to Ash County, N. C., late in the 17th century, and located near Jefferson in Ash County. At this time they changed their name to spell "Graybeal," instead of "Graybill" hence the difference in the way the name is now being spelled..."

11. FHL book 975.2 D2se v.1 "Monocacy and Catoctin. Some Early Settlers of Frederick and Carroll Counties, MD and Adams County, PA also Descendants 1725-1985," vol. 1, by C.E. Schildknecht. Even though this book does not deal directly with our Graybill branch, it does provide some sources that might useful:
"Graybill (Kraebuehl, etc.) families, Annabaptis from Canton Zurich (Genealogy by S.L. Kraybill and N.L. Zimmerman, Baltimore, 1982).
Michel Grebuehl [of Frederick, MD] (Graybill, Drehbiel, etc.) emig. from Weierhof, Swiss Mennonite center of North Palatinate ("PA Folklife," Winter 1972 and Summer 1977); others from near Mannheim (BE), Canton Berne (Leo Schelbert and Sandra Luebking, "PA Folklife," summer 1977.)"

"Old" married Mary before 1754. Mary was born about 1730; died before 1815 in Johnsville, Frederick, Maryland, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Mary is believed to be the wife of "Old Peter" Graybill. My placing her here assumes that Old Peter was indeed the father of John Peter Graybill who married Christina Wampler. See further discussion on this issue in the notes accompanying the husband of this Mary.

2. The book "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. "Gene" Pitt, 1996, FHL book 929.273 P658pn:
pp. 3-6: "The first two generations below, namely John and Christian are presented with some trepidation and should not be considered absolutely valid.
John Graybill: b. probably in Switzerland; md. to ___. He emigrated to the German Palatinate, probably about 1690. Their children may have included Christian.
Christian Graybill [son of John above]: b. abt 1690, probably in Switzerland or the German Palatinate; md. to Mary ___. He and John Graybill emigrated to America in 1727 aboard the ship 'Friendship' which sailed from Rotterdam. Their children may have included John(?) Peter, aka 'Old' Peter by some current family researchers who still are trying to unravel 'Old' Peter's ancestry. Possibly John(?) following, is 'Old' Peter's brother instead of 'Old' Peter's first name. This mystery is left to future researchers to resolve.
John(?) 'Old' Peter Graybill [possible son to Christian above]: b. 16 Oct 1727, probably Switzerland or Germany; d. bef 11 Mar 1811, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. abt 1750 to Mary ___. She was b. abt 1730; d. bef 1815, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Peter apparently lived Friendship, York Co., PA and Lancaster Co., PA before moving to Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children included Elizabeth, John, Saree, John Peter, Francy and Joseph. Some of the children may have taken the names Grabel, Grabill, Graybeal, and Grable... The records of Old Peter and his children, other than Michael Peter, are courtesy of Paul Phipps, a descendant of Henry Graybeal and Celia Henson, who acquired them from various sources. [Children:]
a. Elizabeth Grabel, b. abt 1754, probably PA; md. to Joseph Eller. He was b. abt 1754, probably Lancaster Co., PA.
b. John Grabill, b. 13 Mar 1758, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 13 Feb 1844, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. to Anna Garber. She was b. abt 1764; d. aft 1829, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children were Christina, Magdalin, Abraham, Susanna, Charlotte, Hannah, and Peter [see book for more detailed downline].
c. Sara "Saree" Grabel, b. abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; md. 17 Feb 1811 to Adam Smith. He was b. abt 1760.
d. John Peter Graybill, b. 3 Oct 1762, probably in Lancaster or York Co., PA... [see his notes for more information; also note there is no actual documentation given in the book definitely tying this individual to the other siblings or noted father].
e. Francy Grabel, b. abt 1765, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. abt 1838, probably Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH; md. abt 1783, Frederick Co., MD to Henry Eller, Jr. He was b. abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 1832, Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. Their children were a daughter name unknown, Daniel, Christina, Mary, Abraham, Frances, Henry, Sarah, Elizabeth, Anna, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their descendants.]
f. Joseph Grable, Sr., b. abt 1770, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1844, Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA; md. abt 1792, Frederick Co., MD to Barbara Garber. She was b. 1771, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1851 West Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA. Their children were Nancy, Daniel, Samuel, Susanna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their downlines.]"
pp. 8-9: Transcription of "Old" Peter Graybill's Last Will and Testament follows: "I Peter Grabill of Frederick County and State of Maryland being weak in Body but of sound and disposing memory and understanding do therefore make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following after just debts and funeral charges are paid it is my will and I order that my beloved wife shall hold one third of my money now by me and what is owing to me and it is my will and I order that my Executor hereafter named shall pay my daughter Saree fifteen pounds yearly for taking care of her mother and then fifteen pounds which is to be paid to my Daughter Sara shall be taken out of my estate before the money is Divided and after it is my will and I order that my Executor shall Divide the remainder of my cash now by me and make my children all Equal share and Share alike unto my son Peter one share unto my son John one Share unto my Daughter Elizabeth one share unto my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy has received one hundred pounds more than the rest of my children and them hundred pounds shall be in part of her share and my son Joseph had fifty pounds more than the rest and that shall be in part of his share and Daughter Elizabeth had received fifteen pounds more and that shall be part of her share. And it is my will and I order that my wife shall hold all my Household and kitchen furniture and cows and every thing about the House and Barn during her life and after her Decease my Executor shall sell my property and the money Equaly to be Divided among my parcel of children - And Lastly I do hereby constitute and Appoint my son John Grabill to be the sole Executor of this my last will and Testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and one other to be my last will and Testament - Whereof I have unto my hand and fixed my seal this Eleventh Day of March in the year one thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven. His Peter X mark. Signed Sealed and Delivered by Peter Grabill the above named Testator as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of and who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness thereto. Johannes Wampler, Martin Garbor."
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came John Grabill and solemnly and sincerely affirmed and declared that the foregoing instrument of writing is the true whole will and Testamont of Pete Grabill lat of Frederick County Deceased that hath come to his hands and possession and that he dothe not know of an other. Signed, Dick Butler. "
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came Martin Garber one of the subscribing witness to the signing last will and testament of Peter Grabill late of Frederick County Deceased and Solemnly and Sincerely Affirmed and Declared that he did see the Testator therein named sign and seal this will he heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament that at the time of his signing he was to the best of his apprehension of a sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding that he subscribed his name as a witness to this will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and that he did also see John Wampler the other subscribing witnesses sign his name as a witness to said will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and all in the presence of each other. Dick Butler, Sign."
[Note: if Old Peter Graybill turns out to be the correct ancestry, then review the following website which has much information on Old Peter's children and their descendants: Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580".]

3. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT in an article entitled "Our Grable History." This portion deals with Mary. See notes for John Peter Graybill for a full transcription of the article:
"We are told in several places that our Grable and Garber ancestors were German speaking Swiss or Germans from the Palatinate. The Palatinates today are the states of Bavaria (Upper Palatinate) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Lower Palatinate). The Ellers and Wamplers that we will say something of are of the same general background. We suspect but do not know those we are concerned with immigrated to America around 1750.
To date our earliest Grable ancestor we find is the Peter Craple of the Will RB 1-327, March 1, 1811, Frederick County, Maryland. He is found in Frederick County buying property in a tract of land called "Hammond's Strife" as early as 1769. This is in tax District No. 1, Unity and Burt House Wood Hundreds (do not have this located on map yet). Peter could easily be an immigrant but it is fairly unlikely that we will be able to identify him further. There is a suggestion (will cover later) that Peter came to Frederick County from Virginia.
Peter's wife's name was Mary. The Will names Daughters Saree, Elizabeth and Francey and sons Peter, John and Joseph. Saree in the Will is to be paid for the care of her mother. The Administrative Account does not mention Saree. This after the Will states that the children would get equal shares. We do not know where Peter and Mary are buried but it is likely in a farm cemetery close to where Peter probably lived when he died, on Molasses Road just East of Johnsville where son John's descendent Reno (and Mary) Grabill now live. It is possible that Peter and Mary are buried with son John on the upper McCullar farm (only John's grave is marked) farther East on Molasses Road. Going East from Johnsville on Molasses Road we come to Reno Grabills, the Dotterer farm, then just across Beaver Dam Creek is the lower McCullar farm and then the Upper McCullar farm all on the right side going East and the farthest point (at Fountain School Road) is only 2-1/4 miles from Johnsville. These properties are in the tracts "Ivy Church" and "Hammond's Strife." On the Isaac Bond map, 1858, Abraham Grabill, John's son owned the Reno Grabill place, the Dotterer farm and a farm East of the Dotterer and South of Greene Valley Road (Turnpike to Union Bridge). Abraham also owned a house and lot on Green Valley Road just out of Johnsville before one gets to the Methodist Church. On the Bond map Daniel Saylor (John Grabill's daughter married a Saylor) owned the Upper McCullar farm and S. Saylor lived on the lower farm. Not pinned down completely yet that John owned the upper McCullar farm when he died in 1844.
(Handwritten on bottom of page: "Received 6/12/71 from Joseph H. Piatt 49 Crystal Drive Oakmont, Pa 15139. Located copy in the Frederick County Historical Library.")
Martin Garber of Samuel by Deed WR-15-519, August 8, 1797 purchased 40 acres of land "Part of Ivy Church" from Richard Coale. This was an item in Samuel Carver's Will. August 8, 1797, by Deed WR 15-519, Peter Grabill's son Joseph bought this 40 acres of land from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph (wife Barbara) sold this tract of land to his father Peter by Deed WR 27-554. This 40 acres is the "Part of Ivy Church" on Molasses Road where Reno and Mary Grabill now live. Joseph is found in the Tax List in West Bethlehem Township Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1806. This 40 acres is sold in 1811 to Joseph's brother John. In John's Will, GME 319, recorded February 13, 1844, he leaves this property (where David Garber now lives) to his widowed daughter Susannah Nail. Susannah almost immediately sells to her brother Abraham, who executed John's Will. This property then went to Samuel Grabill, Abraham's son, then to Abraham Webster Grabill, Samuel's son and finally to Reno Grabill, Abraham Webster's son.
The 1800 Maryland Census lists in Libertytown District on consecutive lines, John Grebel, Peter Grebel, Joseph Grebel, Samuel Garber Jr., Christian Garber, Jacob Garber and Martin Garber of Samuel. This is on page 988. On page 986, same district, we find Martin Garber Jr. and Sr. The Grabels here are Peter Sr. and his sons John and Joseph. The Garbers on page 988 are sons of Samuel Garber Sr. who died in 1793, Will GM 2-463.
Peter Grabill Jr. is not in the 1800 or 1810 Maryland Census. From Wampler material we find that Christina Wampler, daughter of Hans Peter and Mari Barbara Brenessee Sneither Wampler married Peter Grabill. Hans Peter's son John m. Magdalina Garber, daughter of Martin Garber Sr. John Wampler is next to Peter Grabill in the 1810 Maryland Census. He witnessed Peter's Will along with a Martin Garber (probably Martin of Samuel) but did not appear with Martin to confirm the Will after Peter's death..."

Notes:

RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The following notes are from Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" by Donna Shell 25 Aug 2001 with email dani5322@netzero.net - I have not yet verified these sources:
a. The book, "History of Western Civilization," by Hayes, Baldwin, & Cole. Pub. in 1962 by Macmillan Co. Pg 428. By the Treaty of Ryswich in 1697, which ended the War of the League of Augsburg, France secured full recognition of its ownership of the whole province of Alsace. b. "Pennsylvania German Pioneers," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, LL.D. Publication of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia from 1727-1808. Vol. 1. Arrived on Ship Lydia on 29 Sept. 1741, and took the Oath. Pgs. 300-303. Age 18. The following information was provided by Joy Adams of Jeremiah, KY: Hans Peter Wampler, Jr. No. 162 came to the U.S.A on the ship "Lydia" with his parents and other siblings-it landed at Philadelphia, PA Sept. 29, 1741. Hans Peter Jr. signed his name and gave his age as 18. c. Eichtersheim and Sinsheim Lutheran Records, per Annette K. Burgert,"18th Century Emigrants, Northern Kraichgau, PA German Soc. [Pertinent pages in custody of P. J. Phipps. Pg. 75.] d. Peter and Anna Barbara were married 26 Sept. 1743, Lancaster Co., PA in Hill Lutheran Church, Swatara, by Rev. John Casper Stover Sr. Married in Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lebanon Twp. Book of Records of Rev. John Casper Stover. Lebanon Co. Hist. Soc. Checked by Herb Bohler of Flemington, NJ. e. FGR from Glenn Kinzey of Prague, OK, dtd., 26 Dec 1992/notes. Has marriage in Swatara, Schuylkill Co., PA. (Could be Schuylkill Twp of Lancaster Co.) f. Lancaster Co., PA 1750 Tax Records, Vol. 3, by Gary Hawbaker & Clyde Groff shows a Peter Wampler in Bethel Twp. taxed for the year 1750. g. A Deed, Record, N-505 of Frederick Co., MD was issued to Peter Wampler Jr. from Richard Coroxall on 15 Dec. 1770. h. Book, "Wamplers in America," by G. M. Shouse - 929.273, W181 -sh. "Wampler Family History 1701-1980" by Fred Wampler 929.273 W 181-w. i. Families & History of Sullivan Co., TN, Vol.1, 1779-1992. Pg 626. [Kerry's note: I reviewed this book at FHL in Salt Lake City - FHL book 976.896H2] j. Data received from Ronnie Graybeal of Riverton, Utah under cover of ltr. dtd. 18 Aug. 1990. k. Paper on "John & Ludwig Wampler, Sons of the Immigrant Christian Wampler (1718-1765), with Notes on William Wampler (1813-1886)" by Roy H. Wampler, dtd. 15 July 1988. (I have a copy). [Kerry's note: I reviewed this book at FHL in Salt Lake City - FHL book 929.273 W181wr.] l. 1790 Census, Frederick Co., MD. Book, by Genealogical Pub. Co. Pg 58 2 males over 16, 1 under 16 & 3 females. m. "Our Grable History," a paper by Joseph H. Piatt. I have a copy. n. The Wampler tannery was built in 1810 in Frederick Co., MD. (Don't know which Wampler was the builder). Source: History of Frederick Co.

2. Book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D., pp. 56-57 contains the following geographical information on Alsace: "No place in Europe has been subjected to more boundary changes than Alsace (in German this region is called Elsass). Today Alsace is part of France. It has changed hands between Germany and France many times. The culture of Alsace is German. Although it is part of France today, German is stll spoken freely in the smaller vallages... Alsace consists of the departments [states] of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin... It is the department of Bas-Rhin [Low Rhine] that will be of particular interest to us... [The book includes maps.] ...the distance between Keskastel to Hinsingen is about 2 miles. The French government has changed some of the German sounding village names to something that is easier to pronounce in French. The only name change that will concern us is Altweler. Today this village is called Altwiller. After wars between Germany (or, to be more exact, what was to become part of unified Germany) and France, boundaries in Alsace were often ill-defined. It is more meaningful to speak of our ancestors as being Alsatian, rather than German or French. To state that they were French is misleading, because their culture and language were German. To state that they were German is not in accord with the present boundaries of Germany. Please note that Alsace does border on the German states of Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palitinate) and Saarland. Thousands of Swiss emigrated into the Rheinland (including Alsace) following the Thirty Years War (1618-1638). Most of this movement took place in the last half of the 1600's. Among these immigrants was Christian Wampfler of Diemtigtal, Zwischenflüh, Switzerland who was to settle in Sparsbach, Alsace." [Note: the villages of Keskatel, Hinsingen, Altwiller, Zollingen, and Diedendorf all appear to be within a 4-5 mile radius of Altwiller; however, this whole grouping of villages appear to be 20 or so miles west of Sparsbach and about 8 miles southwest of Herbitzheim.]

3. FHL Book 929.273, film 6005243, "John Jacob Eller and His Descendants with Other Pre-1800 Eller Immigrants to America," by the Eller Family Association, 1998, 817-297-1280, Chapter 1, concerning migration patterns in Colonial North Carolina and early pre-1800 immigrants:
"When the Ellers... arrived in Pennsylvania, they found all the productive land occupied, or available only at high prices. In the favored easterly sections, the cost of farms was almost prohibitive. Under these conditions the newly arrived German immigrants began to move southward, some stopping in Maryland, and some in the Shenandoah Valley. When word came of cheap and abundant land in North Carolina, particularly in Rowan County, that became the choice destination for a growing stream of German migrants who traveled south on the Great Wagon Road... [The Ellers presumed path from their homeland was] German Palatinate - Rhine River - Rotterdam - England - Philadelphia - Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Great Wagon Road - Crane Creek on the Yadkin River in Rowan County, North Carolina... Their arrival there began about 1745, the number increased markedly prior to 1760, and except for a decline during the French and Indian War, continued until the Revolutionary War. A large number of Scotch-Irish settlers had settled in Rowan County, and taken up the most fertile land prior to the arrival of the Germans. This left the land of less fertile soil to the east and southeast of Salisbury for the Germans."
"In colonial times two major travel routes entered North Carolina from the north. The Great Wagon Road began in Philadelphia, passed through the Shenandoah Valley, and entered the northern border of North Carolina. After crossing the Yadkin River at the 'Shallow Ford' west of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the road continued south to Rowan County and beyond. This was the route taken by most of the Pennsylvania Germans who came to North Carolina."
"Another route known as the Trading Path began in tide-water Virginia at Petersburg and joined the Great Wagon Road at the Trading Ford on the Yadkin River only a few miles east of the present town of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina… Until after the French and Indian War, which ended in 1761, the Indians, principally the Catawba and Cherokee tribes, were not far to the west of Salisbury."
"From the Trading Ford, the road continued southward into Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties and on into South Carolina. Situated strategically at the confluence of major travel and trading routes, Salisbury, founded in 1755, remained for decades the most western frontier town in North Carolina. Rowan County extended westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains to include the present state of Tennessee. This gave the distinction to Rowan County of being the largest ever in the United States. The trans-mountain region was destined to become the state of Tennessee in 1796, but first it was a part of the Cherokee Indian Nation, as was most of the mountain area of present western North Carolina… [It was] reported that settlers were coming from the north in hundreds of wagons, and in 1755 it was reported that 5,000 had crossed the James river in Virginia bound for Rowan County..."
"[During the French and Indian War of 1759-1760 which disrupted life in Rowan County, immigrant] Christian Eller [was] listed in a militia company in 1759 that was called up after an Indian attack near Salisbury. (Clark-1983, p. 851. Christian Eller listed on n Jacob Eller.)…"
"North Carolina is unique among coastal states in that settlement did not spread from the coast, but from the north and south… Also, from South Carolina came new settlers who settled in the western part of the state [of North Carolina]… In the last 16 years of the Colonial Era… south bound traffic along the Great Wagon Road was numbered in the tens of thousands. It was the most heavily traveled road in all America… A significant number [of settlers] moved to the head waters of the Yadkin River, then crossed the Appalachians on the Boon Trail, to settle… in an area that was destined to become the northeastern corner of the state of Tennessee… Some descendants of immigrant Eller families of Rowan County were drawn toward the western frontier. Peter Eller, eldest son of George Michael Eller, moved to the headwaters of the Yadkin in time to acquire choice land in Wilkes (now Ashe) County, North Carolina. George Eller, eldest son of Christian Eller, moved to the southeastern corner of Virginia; and John Jacob Eller, Jr., eldest son of John Jacob Eller, crossed the mountains, perhaps as early as 1779, into the Holston Valley in the future state of Tennessee…"
"The Germans… usually left Pennsylvania just after fall harvest and mad the journey down the Valley of Virginia in time to arrive in the fall, build their homes, and plant crops in the spring…"

4. Index of miscellaneous deeds from the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. I am not sure of the relationship, if any, of all the parties herein listed and this is for reference only:
"Some Frederick County Maryland Deeds:
E-125 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, March 20, 1753
E-509 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, August 21, 1754 Agreement
F-244 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, May 28, 1757
F-393 Joseph Grable from James ___, February 11, 1758
K-782 Joseph Grable to Jacob Roland, November 19, 1766
K-782 Samuel Grable from Leonard White, November 14, 1766
K-743 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk - Release
K-803 Martin Garver from Jacob Danner, December 19, 1766
K-1284 Henry Eller to Jacob Flora, June 6, 1767
L-515 John Garver from Jacob Danner, October 1, 1768
N-396 Leonard Kitzmiller from Samuel Stringer, October 10, 1770
N-505 Peter Wampler from Richard Coroxal, December 15, 1770
S-96 George Michael Eller from Edward Gaither
O-3 Henry Eller to David Buzzard, January 14, 1771
L-665 John Grable to Jacob Roland, May 1772
P-128 Henry Eller from Leonard Kitzmiller, June 13, 1772
P-110 Leonard Kitzmiller to Samuel Carver, June 13, 1772
BD1-539 John Garver to Jacob Danner, May 22, 1775- did not find
BD6-34 John Grabill to Jacob Danner, June 20, 1775
WR-2-543 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-3-71 John Grabell to Wm. Renner, July 27, 1782
GM2-444 Peter Wampler, 1782
WR-4-98 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-6-4 Henry Eller to Philip Fishburn, June 22, 1784
WR-6-84 Henry Eller to Francis B. Sappington, August 19, 1784
WR-3-205 John Grable from John Bowman, Bill of Sale
WR-7-332 John Grable and others to George Kitzburger, June 12, 1787
WR-7-616 John Grable to Paul Clapsdale, December 4, 1787
WR-8-505 John Grable from John Shuk, June 8, 1789 Bill of Sale
WR-9-194 John Grable from Sam Cole, April 30, 1790
WR-9-250 John Grable from Joseph Boyer, June 1, 1790
WR-9-46 Peter Grable from Martin Sheets, July 8, 1790
WR-9-546 Peter Grable from Henry Repp, December 7, 1790
WR-11-279 John Garber and others, September 24, 1791, Agreement
WR-11-210 John Wampler to Lazarus Findburg, November 21, 1792
WR-11-199 Joseph Wampler from Michael Baer, November 19, 1792
WR-11-587 Joseph Eller from Jacob Baer, May 31, 1793
WR 12-41 John Garber, Upton Scott and others, May 9, 1794 Agreement
WR 12-445 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-447 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-456 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-451 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-535 John Grable from Conrad Cragon, August 14, 1794
WR 12-516 John Grable to Rebecca Reynolds, July 30, 1794
WR 13-153 John Grable to Conrad Hi , March 26, 1795
WR 13-126 Joseph Eller from Frederick Murray, March 24, 1795
WR 13-449 Martin Garber from Richard Cook, August 11, 1795
WR 13-263 Martin Garber from Philip Fishburn, May 6, 1795
WR 15-481 John Grable from Negro Bill, July 5, 1797
WR 15-595 Joseph Eller from John Kerr, September 6, 1797
WR 15-518 Martin Garber from Richard Coal, August 8, 1797
WR 15-519 Joseph Grable from Martin Garber, August 8, 1797
WR 15-395 David Wampler from Joseph Grable, June 8, 1797
WR 17-44 Jacob Grable from Wm. Hardin, May 24, 1798
WR 19-71 David Wampler from Christian Simmons, October 8, 1799
WR 12-245 Peter Wampler from Samuel Chase, March 1794
WR 16-463 John Wampler from Joseph Baker, May 2, 1795
WR 17-302 John Garber from ___ Scott, October 2, 1798
WR 19-247 Joseph Eller from Jacob Young, January 16, 1800
WR 19-250 Joseph Eller to Jacob Pofsbarger, January 17, 1800
WR 19-252 Joseph Eller to Michael Minor Sr., January 17, 1800
WR 19-444 John Wampler to John Iler, April 16, 1800
WR 21-466 John Grable from Christian Leasner, September 17, 1801
WR 21-541 Jacob Garber to Joseph Baker, October 21, 1801
WR 23-227 Martin Carver and others to Samuel Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-228 Samuel Garber from Christian Garber and others, July 29, 1802
WR 23-229 Samuel Garber and others to Christian Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-231 John Garber from John Wampler, July 29, 1802
WR 23-234 John Wampler to Martin Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 22-548 Moses Grable from Craig Marshall, May 15, 1802
WR 20-41 Martin Garber from Wm. Head, June 21, 1800
WR 20-43 Martin Garber from Peter Kramer, June 28, 1800
WR 22-4 Moses Grable to Michael Freeze, November 3, 1801
WR 25-579 John Garber from Israel Bigler, May 8, 1804
WR 26-71 John Garber from Anna Garber and others, September 5, 1804
WR 27-544 Joseph Grable to Peter Grable, October 10, 1805
WR 39-561 John Grable from Peter Grable, May 22, 1811
WR 42-380 John Grable and others to State of Maryland, May 31, 1813
WR 44-85 John Grable to Louis Mottier, April 5, 1813"

5. Book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D., pp. 88-91 notes that the ship Lydia arrived in Philadelphia carrying passengers identified as being from the Palatine (the present German state of Rhineland-Palatinate or Rheinland Pfalz in German. The book "Pennsylvania German Pioneers," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, as cited above, points out that vertually all German speaking people coming to America during this era were identified as Palatines. Part of the passengers could be Palatines and the remaining passengers could be German speaking people from adjacent areas to the Palatine. This was the case for the passengers aboard the ship Lydia. The following Wampflers were listed on the ship:
Hans Peter Wampfler, 40 years of age.
Hans Peter Wampfler, 18 years of age.
Hans Michel Wampfler, 16 years of age.
There were assuredly more of the family aboard but only the males age 16 and older were listed. Considering the list was made by the captain prior to the departure of a voyage that took about 3 months, the ages work out exactly. The book as photocopies of first two males who signed their names but Hans Michel did not since he probably could not write yet. The christening records for Anna Magdalena Wampfler, Hans Peter Wampfler, Jr., and Hans Michael Wampfler all indicated the family left for America May 3, 1741. Also in the record books of Zollingen (the home of Anna Veronica Lung, the wife of Hans Peter Wampfler, Sr., the following words were written on 12 Apr 1755: "Peter Wampfler married Veronica Lung, the heiress of Jacob Lung, who was a citizen of Zollingen. They have for about 15 years been moved to the new land." This was probably written since she was an heiress to her mother who was the last of her parents to die in 1754. Also on the list of arriving passengers was a Johannes Mettauer (age listed as 25) who was the son of Samuel Mettauer and Anna Magdalena Wampfler and a nephew to Hans Peter Wampfler, Sr.
Another book by the same author, "Wampler Family History, 1701-1980," pp. 1-4, adds additional insight into the voyage to America. In the late 1600's and concurrent with the internal conflicts within continental Europe, there was a visit by William Penn of Pennsylvania to the inhabitants of the German States of the Rheinland. He assured these very productive farmers, whose farming efforts were now largely in vain because of political and religious wars, that if they were to come to his Province of Pennsylvania, they would be free to worship according to their own beliefs and they would have the civil liberties they desired. By 1683 there began a steady influx of German immigrants. By 1729 the new German immigrants were required by law to take an oath of allegiance to the British Crown and also an oath of abjuration and fidelity to the laws of Pennsylvania Province. The actual voyage itself began when families left their German homeland by boarding a boat on the Rhine River around the first of May and journeyed down the Rhine through many custom inspeciton stations. The ships were often detained at each station and each family had to spend money there for essential items. This trip from their homeland to where the ship departed in Holland usually took about 4-6 weeks. There was usually also another wait in Holland of 4-6 weeks before the English ships sailed. After embarking in Holland, the ship usually had a 1-2 week layover in England awaiting proper winds for the 8-12 week transatlantic voyage. In the case of the ship Lydia, James Allen was shipmaster and they sailed from Rotterdam, Holland, with an english port stop in Deal. The ships were crowded with not enough food and water. Disease was prevalent and many passengers died. Once the ships arrived n Philadelphia, health officers from the city inspected the ships for persons with infectious diseases and if such persons were identified, the ship was ordered to be removed one mile from the city. The Wampfler family swore allegiance to the British Crown upon arrival on Sep. 29, 1741. These foreigners had faith that their new homeland would allow them to farm, prosper, and worship God in peace.

6. FHL 929.273 W181sh book "Wamplers in America," by Genevieve M. Shouse, p. 2, mentions both Michael and Peter Wampler as bondsmen to their mother who was adminstratrix of their father's estate upon his death: "Hans Peter Wampler lived less than 8 years after arriving in America and died intestate in 1749 at Lebanon, Lancaster Co., PA. His widow, Veronica, survived him and made application to be the administratrix of his estate on 24 Apr 1749. Michael Wampler and Peter Wampler, planters, were her bondsmen. The amount of the bond was 300 British pounds. Veronica was granted her request and under the condition of this obligation was required to make an inventory of the personal estate of her husband. An inventory and appraisement... was made 30 Apr 1749." For further information and a transcription of the inventory, See notes for Hans Peter Wampfler, Sr.

7. FHL 929.273 W181sh book "Wamplers in America," by Genevieve M. Shouse, pp. 5-6: "In the year 1757 there was much unrest and fear in Lebanon Township. The Shawnee and Delaware Indians were murdering and abducting many person ther. A letter written on 11 Aug 1757 from Hanover, Lancaster Co., PA, to the Governor of Pennsylvania read in part: '...We hear from Lebanon Township, Lancaster County, that on last Friday, four children were carried off by the Indians...'" Mrs. Shouse then quotes the Oct. 13, 1757 Pennsylvania Gazette article already quoted below; however, she seems unaware of the 1765 subsequent article which names two Wampler Children. She then continues: "The names of the children who were abducted are unknown. Some researchers of this line believe that two of the children were Eva and Christina. No proof has been found to substantiate this."

8. Found on Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":2696817"; I wrote on 10 Feb 2004 to the Lancaster, PA county library for confirmation of these quotes and have since received newspaper copies of both entries:
A. "The Pennsylvania Gazette (October 13, 1757) - By a letter from Hanover Township, in Lancaster County, dated the First Instant, we learn, that the children mentioned in our last to be carried off from Lebanon township, belonged to one Peter Wampler; that there were five of them, and taken away while their father and Mother were gone to the Meadow for a Load of Hay; and that the Indians likewise took from the House what they thought most valuable, and destroyed what they could not carry away, to a considerable Value. In the same Letter it is said, that the Frontiers are almost without Inhabitants; and that that Day, and the Day before, several Creatures were killed by the Enemy in Hanover Township and that on the Thursday before four People were killed in Berks County, and four made Prisoners, near the North Kill, by a party of Indians, supposed to be about Fifty."
B. The Pennsylvania Gazette (January 17, 1765) - List of Captives taken by the Indians, and delivered to Colonel Bouquet, by the Mingoes, Delawares, Shawanese, Wyondots and Mohickons, at Tuscarawas and Muskingam, in November, 1764. Pennsylvanians - Females and children = "..Christina Wampler..Christopher Wampler.."

9. FHL 929.273 W181sh book "Wamplers in America," by Genevieve M. Shouse, pp. 5-6: "On 1 Nov 1749, Johan Peter Wampler and his wife Maria Barbara were sponsors at the baptism of John. Jacob Brenneisen, son of Jacob and Veronica Brenneisen. [Veronica is Peter's sister; I am unsure why Peter's wife is noted as Maria Barbara whereas her correct name is Anna Barbara - perhaps since the first name is religiously ceremonial in their culture, then Maria and Anna may be somewhat interchangeable. ] The baptismal ceremony was at the Hill Lutheran Church. Hans, Johan, and Johannes are all forms of the name John and this record was the last record located which indicated that Peter had a double given name. On 3 Mar 1751, Peter Wampler was sponsor at the baptism of Valentine Heylmann and wife, at the Hill Lutheran Church..." Mrs. Shouse mentions Peter's presence in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA in the year 1757 when the Indians carried off some of his children into captivity [see quote above]. She then continues: "Peter Wampler's name appeared on a tax list in Lebanon Twp. in 1759 and no further record has been found for him and his family in Lancaster Co., PA. There is a record of a Peter Wampler paying taxes in Reading Township, Adams County, PA in 1762, and a Peter Wampler was granted Warrant No. 2577 for 200 acres of land in Chester County, PA on 7 Aug 1765. This compiler has not investigated records of Adams and Chester Counties. The next record found for Peter Wampelr was in 1770 when he bought land in Frederick County, Maryland."

10. Wampfler is the proper surname for those Wamplers born in Alsace. It was anglicized to Wampler upon immigrating to America in 1741.

11. Book, "Wampler Family History 1701-1980," by Fred B. Wampler, 1980, p. 91, has photocopies of three signatures of Hans Peter Wampfler, Jr. The first signature was written when he started his voyage to America and signed the ship's passenger list at age 18 in 1741. The second was in conjunction with his father's probate inventory on 24 Apr 1749. The third was when he signed his will in Frederick Co., MD,on 8 Jun 1792.

12. The book, FHL 929.273 w181wf, "A Wampler Family History," by Roy H. Wampler, Chevy Chase, MD, 1999, pp. 28-29:
A. "After his marriage, Peter Wampler continued to live in Lebanon (then Lancaster) County until at least 1759... By 1762 Peter Wampler was paying taxes in Reading Twp., Adams (then York) County PA, and on 7 Aug 1765 he was granted Warrant No. 2577 for 200 acres of land in Reading Township; the land was surveyed on 10 Dec 1765. In 1770 Peter Wampler purchased land in Frederick Co., Maryland, and he lived there until his death in 1792. His name also appears in land records of 1775, 1787, and 1792-94. The tracts which he bought in the 1770s were named 'Park Hall (or Pork Hill)' and 'Mattingsly.' It is known that these tracts are situated in the western part of present-day Carroll County, in the vicinity of New Windsor. A deed executed on 5 June 1792, shortly before his death, gives his occupation as 'Weaver.' Thus he followed the tradition of his European ancestors who had practiced the trade of weaving. A deed executed in 1793 (after his death) pertains to a 126-acre tract called "The Resurvey of Hunting Lot' which he had bought from Philip Fishburn and which according to his will, was to belong to his wife during her widowhood. In the 1790 census, Peter Wampler is listed as a head of family in Frederick County, MD, with two males of 16 years and upward, one male under 16 years, and three females comprising his household. Peter wrote his will on 8 Jun 1792, naming Martin Gerber/Garber Sr. as his executor, with Joshua Howard, Abraham Crumbacker and Philip Engler as witnesses. The will was probated on 30 Jun 1792... On 9 Feb 1796 the executor, Martin Gerber/Garber submitted his account to the Orphan's Court. He reported assets of 1561 pounds, 11 shillings, 1 penny, payments on behalf of the estate totaling 331.18.9, leaving a balance due the heirs of 1229.12.4. Among the payments were 270 pounds paid to Philip Fishburn (evidently to complete the purchase of a tract of land), various sums related to building a house for the widow as had been stipulated in Peter's will (including 9 shillings 9 pence paid to Jno. Grabell 'for whiskey for workmen'), and a legacy of 20 pounds which the testator left to Martin Garber 'for his trouble in settling the estate.' Abraham Hartman, one of Peter Wampler's sons-in-law, is mentioned as a workman on the widow's house. At the end of the executor's account is a statement: 'Then came Martin Garver, who being a Dunker, solemnly affirmed and declared that the aforegoing Acct is just and true as it stands stated...' Earlier, when the will was presented for probate, a similar statement was made: 'Then Abraham Crumbacker and Philip Engler, two of the subscribing witnesses to the aforegoing... will... solemnly affirmed and declared that they did see the Testator therein named Sign and Seal this will...' One can conclude that these two witnesses, as well as the executor, were of the Dunkard faith. Like the Quakers, the Dunkers refused to take oaths because of religious scruples; instead, they 'solemnly affirmed and declared' any statements which they were required to make in legal proceedings. According to Guy Edgar Wampler Jr., a 4th-great grandson of Hans Peter Wampler, Hans Peter became affiliated with the Dunkers in the 1760s... One matter remained to be settled after the death of Barbara Wampler in 1800. Peter Wampler had devised to his wife during her widowhood all the land that he had bought of Philemon Fishburn, and after her marriage or death this land was to be sold by his executor. The executor, Martin Garber, however, died before this duty could be discharged. Thus the matter fell into the domain of the Chancery Court. Particulars of the case are given in records of this court. David Wampler, one of Peter's sons, acted as plaintiff and the other heirs were named as defendants. The plaintiff's solicitor recited the pertinent facts: Peter Wampler on 8 June 1792, being seized of divers Real Estate, duly made his last will and testament, and he devised that the real estate should be sold by his executor, and he constituted Martin Garber his executor; the said executor died without discharging the trust reposed in him; Letters of Administration De Bonis Non were granted to the plaintiff, David Wampler. The Testator left the following children and heirs: David Wampler, Jacob, John, Daniel and Joseph Wampler; Barbara wife of John Warts; Eve wife of Henry Kinzig (Kinsey); Phebe wife of Jacob Engler; Christiana wife of Peter Graybill; Ane wife of Abraham Hartman; and Jacob Snider. On 4 Sep 1802 the court appointed David Wampler as trustee to sell the land; sureties were named. On 26 Mar 1803, the trustee, David Wampler, reported that the tract of land, known as 'The Resurvey of Hunting Lott,' had been sold to John Fox for 470 pounds 5 shillings. The final record shows that court costs were paid, and then each of the heirs (named above) received 1/11 of the balance, or 39 pounds 13 shillings 11-1/2 pence each. Before the trustee sold this property, he placed an advertisement in a newspaper of Frederick, MD: 'Chancery sale of tract, Resurvey of Hunting Lot, 1 mile from David Roop's Mill, near mouth of Beaver Dam creek, possessed by Peter Wampler, Frederick County, deceased - David Wampler, trustee.' From the information given in this notice one can determine that the property was located in present -day Johnsville District, Frederick County. Beaver Dam Creek flows northward through Johnsville District and runs into Little Pipe Creek. A German Baptist, or Dunkard, church was situated northeast of Johnsville, close to Beaver Dam Creek, and it is known that the Martin Garber family who bought land in this area in 1771 was active in the German Baptist community."
B. Referenced sources:
a. Annette Kunselman Burgert, "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace to America," Picton Press, Camden, ME, 1992.
b. "Early Lutheran Baptisms and marriages in Southeastern PA: the Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever from 1730-1779," Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1988.
c. Peter Wampler's will written 8 Jun 1792, probated 30 Jun 1792, Will Book GM2, pp. 444-6, Frederick Co., MD.
d. Barbara Wampler's will written 16 May 1796, probated 28 Jun 1800, Will Book GM3, p. 392, Frederick Co., MD.
e. "Assessed Inhabitants of York County, PA, for the Year 1762, Book II (Townships Which later Formed Adams Co.)," Special Publication #6, South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, York, 1979.
f. Historical Society of York County, PA: Original land records, state of Pennsylvania. Warrant no. 2577, 200 acres in Radnor (sic: Reading) Township, York County, dated 10 Dec 1765. Some genealogical researchers have erroneously reported that this land lay in Chester Co., PA.
g. Land records, Frederick Co., MD, pertaining to Peter Wampler: N, p. 505 (1770); BD2, p. 97 (1775); WR7, p. 384 (1787); WR11,p. 11 (deed made 5 Jun 1792, recorded 13 Aug 1792); Wr11, p. 662 (agreement recorded 12 Jul 1793); WR12, p. 245 (deed made 22 Nov 1793, recorded 10 Mar 1794).
h. Chancery Court, Vol. B54, pp. 318-325, David Wampler vs. the Heirs of Peter Wampler; proceedings dated 4 Sep 1802 to 5 Oct 1803, Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD.
i. F. Edward Wright, "Western Maryland Newspaper Abstracts (Vol. 2), 1799-1805," Family Line Publ., Silver Spring, MD; 1986, item 573, "Frederick-Town Herald," 19 Mar 1803.
j. D.J. Lake, C.E., "Atlas of Frederick County, Maryland," Philadelphia, 1873.
k. C. E. SChildknecht, Editor, "Monocacy and Catoctin, Vol. 1," Shippensburg, PA, 1985.
l. "Our Grable History," (16 pages), by Joseph H. Piatt, Oakmont, PA, Jun 1991. Includes data on Peter Grabill/Grable/Graybill and family, and on Martin Garber, Sr. and family.
m. "Heads of Families at the First Census of the US Taken in the Year 1790; Maryland." Govt. Printing Office Washingiton, DC., 1907.

13. The book "A Wampler Family Record - John Wampler and Magdalena Garber of Maryland and Virginia," FHL film 2055493 item 10, p. 17: "Hans Peter Wampler, Jr... purchased 200 acres of land in 1770 and was a farmer at Linwood, MD. He purchased in additional 45 acres in 1775. The land was known as the Royer Homestead. It lay next to the Meadow Branch Church and they gave a part of the land for the Meadow Branch cemetery."

14. 6. FHL film 599224 it. 2 "Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church, near Cleona and Annville in North Annville Township, Lebanon Co., PA. Parish Registers 1743-1943," p. 21:
"Jacob Brenneissen and wife Veronica (Renounced Evangelical truth and the Lutheran church and became Dunkers)
-A son Joh. Michael b. 6 Oct 1747, bapt. 8 Nov 1749, sponsors: Joh. Michael Wamfler and wife.
-A son Joh. Jacob, b. 28 Sep 1749, bapt. 1 Nov 1749, sponsors: Johan Peter Wampfler and his wife Maria Barbara.
-A daughter Anna Elisabetha, b. 1750, bapt. 28 Oct 1750, sponsors: Michael Wampfler and his wife.

15. FHL book 974.8 B4pgp "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace to America," by Annette Kunselman Burgert (Camden, ME; Picton Press), pp. 2-3, 520-24:
A brief description of the area from which the Wamplers came from in the Northern Alsace:
"In the eighteenth century, the northwestern section belonged to the Counts of Nassau and was known as the Grafschaft of Nassau-Saarwerden. Several of the families mentioned in the Reformed parish records at Diedendorf actually lived in the neighboring territories of Lixheim and Vinstingen, which are today located in the neighboring Departement of Moselle. Members of these families emigrated to Pennsylvania in the eighteenth century and are included in this study, although the villages are not located in Bas-Rhin today. This area is approximately forty miles northwest of the city of Strasbourg.
As early as 1559, the Count of Nassau granted refuge in Nassau-Saarwerden to Huguenots who were expelled from French territory for religious reasons.
The Grafschaft of Nassau-Saarwerden was occupied by France and Lorraine from 1649-1670 and during this period the Lutheran religion was forbidden and the Catholic church was the official church. After a brief interval, Louis XIV invaded in 1676. In 1698 the county was returned to the jurisdiction of the Counts of Nassau, and the Lutheran religion was once more the official religion...
Wampfler, Hans Peter age 40 (Keskastel=67260 Sarre-Union; Altwiller=67260 Sarre-Union)
Wampfler, Hans Peter age 18
Wampfler, Michael age 16
[Immigrated on the ship] "Lydia," 1741; [Source:] S-H, I: 300, 301, 302 [Ralph Beaver Strassburger and William John Hinke, Pennsylvania German Pioneers. 3 vols. (Norristown, 1934)].
European Records
Keskastel Lutheran KB [Kirchebook (Church book)]:
Peter Wampffler, linenweaver at Hinsingen, and wife Veronica had:
1. Anna Magdalena bp. 7 June 1720; Sp.: Samuel Mettauer, linenweaver at Kastel; A. Magdalena, wife of Peter S__tz of Newhausel; Anna Magdalena ?___. (Record extracted 3 May 1741)
2. Hans Peter bp. 4 Aug. 1722; Sp.: Hans Peter Klein, Harskirchen; Johannes Wampffler;
Anna Elisa, wife of Jacob Lang of ?Zollingen; Maria Barbara, ?daughter of Michel Buttner (Ext. 3 May 1741).
3. Michael b. ca. 1724
Harskirchen Lutheran KB:
4. Anna Fronica b. 5 Nov. 1726, bp. 7 Nov. 1726 at Altweyler
5. Anna Barbara bp. 24 July 1729 at Altweyler [Altwiller]
6. Anna Elisabetha bp. 3 Dec. 1732 at Altweyler
7. Anna Catharina bp. __ ___ 1734
8. possible Georg, bp. not located
American Records
Rev. John Casper Stoever's Records (F. J. F. Schantz, trans. Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever, Baptismal and Marriage, 1730-1799. {Harrisburg, 1896; reprinted Baltimore 1982}. This translation contains errors and omissions.):
-John Peter Wampler m. 26 Sept. 1743 Anna Barbara Brenneiss(en), Swatara. They had children:
1. Joh. Michael b. 6 Oct. 1747, bp. 8 Nov. 1747; Sp.: Joh. Michael Wampfler and wife
2. Joh. Jacob b. 28 Sept. 1749, bp. 1 Nov. 1749; Sp.: Johan Peter Wampfler and wife Maria Barbara
3. Anna Elisabetha bp. 28 Oct. 1750; Sp.: Michael Wampfler and wife.."

CHRISTENING:
1. Book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D., p. 83 has a photocopy and translation of the christening church record from Keskastel as follows: "August 4, 1722 Hans Peter Wampfler weaver in Hinsingen and Veronica his wife a son christened named Hanss Peter. Witnesses: Hanss Peter Klein from Keskastel, Johannes Wampfler [uncle], Anna Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Lung of Zollingen [probable grandmother], Maria Barbara, Michael Buttner's daughter. Removed 3 May 1741." Note Hinsingen did not have a church and the family used the one at Keskastel until a church was started at nearer Altweiler by about 1726.

MARRIAGE:
1. Http://www.pa-roots.com/~lancaster/church/stoever/stoevermarriage1.html: "Marriage Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever of Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania," compiled by Mildred Smith (msmith@cybermania.net); these following individuals are all relatives and the marriage of this person is noted with an asterisk:
1737 09 18 Brenneis, Margaretha (Cocalico) - Uhrich, Johannes  1749 01 17 Brenneisen, Rudolph - Schaeffer, Anna Barbara (Cocalico) 1747 01 13 Brenneiser, Jacob (Lebanon) - Wampsler, Anna Veronica (Lebanon)  *1743 09 26 Brenneiss, Anna Barbara (Swatara) - Wampler, John Peter  1751 01 21 Brennersen, John - Minier, Christina(Bethel)
*1743 09 26 Wampler, John Peter - Brenneiss, Anna Barbara (Swatara)  1746 01 07 Wampsler, Anna Magdalena (Lebanon) - Boger, Mattheis (Lebanon)  1747 01 13 Wampsler, Anna Veronica (Lebanon) - Brenneiser, Jacob (Lebanon)

2. Hans Peter Wampler, in his will probated 30 Jun 1792 in Frederick Co., MD, states: "I give unto my beloved wife Barbara Wampler all the land I bought of Philemon Fishburn during her widowhood..." and that part of his inheritance was to go to Jacob Snither equally with his other children and of whom Barbara in her later will notes as her son. Assuming, as many report but without documentation, that Hans Peter's first wife Anna Barbara Brenneisen died in 1782 in Frederick Co., then the above Barbara would be a later marriage. Some believe, as does Roy Wampler cited elsewhere in these notes, that there was only one marriage and Barbara was married before to Snither. I do not concur. The marriage is well documented in 1743 with Anna Barbara 'Brenneiss[en]' and it appears unlikely she would have previously been married to a ___ Snither prior to that time since so many of her Brenneisen siblings were recorded in the same Hill Lutheran Church and there are no Snithers reported. Similoarly, several entries on Rootsweb.com Worldconnect are quite sketchy indicating that the second Barbara (Snither) was actually a first marriage to Hans Peter; however, this makes no sense since these databases all indicate Barbara Brenneisen died in 1782 - yet it is apparent there was a Barbara in 1792 that had been widowed before marrying Hans Peter. Additionally, in the same will, he names all of his children by name. Later he says that upon his wife's death or remarriage, any money remaining to be divided "equally between all my children and Jacob Snither..." Jacob apparently was like a son and most likely a son of the second Barbara's first marriage to a Snither/Sneither. Some Worldconnect sites as of Feb 2004 note the second Barbara's maiden name as Snither/Sneither which makes no sense since how could she have a son with the same last name. I concur with the book, "Wamplers in America," by G. M. Shouse - 929.273, W181 -sh, pg. 6, where she indicates: "Peter may have married a second time to a widow whose name was Barbara Sneither. A Barbara Wampler wrote her will in Frederick County, MD on 16 May 1796, directing that all of her estate, except her wearing apparel, be sold at public sale and that the money be equally divided between her son Jacob Sneither and Joseph Wampler." When one considers that by the mid-1760s Hans Peter was most likely a Dunker, then it would not be a surprise that there were no records of the first Barbara's death or Hans Peter's second marriage since the Dunkards purposefully and traditionally did not keep church vital records to maintain their professed isolation and separateness.

3. FHL 929.273 W181sh book "Wamplers in America," by Genevieve M. Shouse, pp. 365-6, gives some of the history of the "The Hill Church (Berg Kirche)": "The Hill Church is located four miles northwest of Lebanon, Pennsylvania in North Annville Township. It was built in 1733 and was used jointly by the Lutheran and Reformed congregations. Ref. John Casper Stoever formed the congregation in 1733. Rev. Stoever called it 'the church on the Quittapahilla' because he lived and had a mill on that stream. The Hill Church was the first organization for religious services in what is now Lebanon County and was the first to erect church buildings. According to Egle's history of Lebanon County, '...In 1754, and thereafter, when the Indians made frequent incursions, people often took their guns with them to defend themselves against savages. During divine service men with loaded muskets were placed at the door as sentinels.' The present church, built in 1837, is the third church in the same location. An ancient grave yard adjoins the church and many old markers are long gone. [The book has a picture rendering of the old two story Hill Church.]"

4. FHL book 974.8 B4 pgp, Pennsylvania German Society, vol. 16, 1983, "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German-speaking Lands to North America," vol. I: The Northern Kraichgau, by Annette Kunselman Burgert, pp. 74-75:
"Pennsylvania records:
Stoevers's Record: m. 26 Sept. 1743 John Peter Wampler and Anna Barbara Brenneiss, Swatara."

DEATH:
1. FHL 929.273 W181sh book "Wamplers in America," by Genevieve M. Shouse, pp. 5-6: "Hans Peter Wampler, Jr., ...died iin June 1792 in Frederick County, Maryland. His will was written there on 8 Jun 1792 and was presented for probate on 30 June 1792... The places of their burial [he and his wife] have not been located."

2. Transcript of Peter Wampler's (1792) will from website http://wew.bmb.uga.edu/wf-page/eve-update/peter-will.htm by John E. Wampler from photocopy. Will, signed 8 June, 1792, probated 30 June, 1792; Source: Liber G. M. No. 2, Folio 444, Frederick County, Maryland; Executor: Martin Garber, Senior. Transcript:
"I Peter Wampler of Frederick Co. and the state of Maryland being of sound disposing mind, memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament in manner & form following this. In the first place I give unto my beloved wife Barbara Wampler all the land I bought of Philemon Fishburn during her widowhood, I also give unto my aforesaid wife fifty pounds current money, to be paid in payments of twelve pounds and ten shillings per year, her choice of two feather beds and furniture, two cows, one hiefer, one mare, one servant girl named Catharine Halberster, one copper kettel, one dutch oven, two iron pots, six pewter plates, one dozen pewter spoons, all the wool, flax lining, meal and fifteen bushel of wheat one spinning wheel, one large washing tub, two buckets and one woman's saddle, if she stands to this my will - I give and bequeath unto my beloved son David Wampler five shillings current money - I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Jacob Wampler thirty two pounds four shillings current money, I give and bequeath unto my beloved son John Wampler forty one pounds current money, I give undo my beloved son Daniel Wampler seventy one pounds current money - I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Joseph Wampler seventy one pounds current money - I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Barbara Wards children forty six pounds current money to paid to them after the death of theri [sic] mother and the interst arising on the aforesaid money to be paid annually unto my afresaid daughter by my executor during her natural life - I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Eve Kincey thirty five pounds current money - I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Christania Gabriel [Graybill] twenty six pounds current money I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Philiptenia Engler fifty six pounds current money - I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Ann Hartman [or Hortman] thirty six pounds current money It is also my will and desire that all my estate that is not devised unto my beloved wife shall be sold as soon as convenient after the first day of March next and the moneys arising (after the payment of my just debts and legacies) to be equally divided between all my children share and share alike except my daughter Barbara's part and her part to go to her children to be kept and paid by the Executor, and the same manner as the legacy which is left to the aforesaid children It is further my will and desire that the land devised to my beloved wife after her marriage or death to be sold by my executor and the moneys arrising to equally between all my children and Jacob Snither share and share alike It is my will and desire that my beloved wife shall live on the plantation where I now live, until the first day of March next and keep my estate together. Provided she makes no willful waste or abuse of the said estate It is my will and desire that my executor shall build an addition to the dwelling house (sixteen feet square) on the land devised to my beloved wife and pay for the same out of my estate, I give and bequeath unto my beloved friend Martin Gerber Sen. twenty pounds current money for his trouble in sellling my estate & lastly I appoint my beloved friend Martin Gerber Sen. my executor of this my last will and testament. I hereby authorize him to makeover and convey to any person or persons that shall purchase any part or parcell of my estate the same in as ample and full a manner as if it was done by myself - Published pronounced and declared by Peter Wampler this 8th day of June 1792 to be his last will and testament in the presence of the subscribers who saw each other sign it as witnesses - Joshua Howard Abraham Crumbacker, Philip Engler} Peter Wampler"

3. Family Search's "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999" accessed 7 Oct 2015 :
Will of Peter Wampler, Frederick, Maryland, written 8 June 1792, proved 30 June 1792
To wife Barbara Wampler, all lands purchased from Philemon Fishburn; 50 pounds; two feather beds & furniture; two cows, one heifer; one mare, one servant girl, Catherine Halberster; one copper kettle; one dutch oven; two iron potts; six pewter plates; one doz. pewter spoons; all the wool, flax linning (linen), meat and fifteen bushels of wheat; one spinning wheel; one large washing tub; two buckets and one woman's saddle;
to son David Wampler, two shillings;
to son Jacob Wampler, 32 pounds, four shillings;
to son John Wampler, 41 pounds;
to son Daniel Wampler, one pound;
to son Joseph Wampler, 71 pounds;
to daughter Barbara ?Warts, the interest on 46 pounds; the 46 pounds to go to her children after her death;
to daughter Eve Kincey [Kinsey, Kinzey, Kintzi], 35 pounds;
to daughter Christania Gabriel [Christina Grabil, Graybill], 26 pounds;
to daughter Philiptenia Engler, 56 pounds;
to daughter Ann Hortman [Hartman], 36 pounds;
to friend Martin Gerber [Garber] Senr, 20 pounds and executorship;
remainder of estate to be sold after next March 1st; money arising from sale, after payment of debts and legacies to be divided between the children except Barbara and her childrens' parts to be kept and paid by the executor; land devised to wife to be sold after her death and money from the sale to be divided between the children and Jacob Snither [Snider]; wife shall live on the plantation until next March 1st and maintain the estate; executor to build an addition to the house, 16 feet square, on the land devised to wife;
Witnesses Joshua Howard, Abraham Grumbacker, Philip Engler;
Signed Peter Wambler.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Books, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s" and "Wampler Family History 1701-1980," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D.

2. Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" 22 Feb 2003.

3. The book, FHL 929.273 w181wf, "A Wampler Family History," by Roy H. Wampler, Chevy Chase, MD, 1999.

4. FHL film 1638364 it. 16 has a periodical newsletter published by Barbara S. Wampler entitled "Wampler Ancestors and Descendants in America." The newsletter only ran for a couple of years and was more focused on the Virginia and more modern Wamplers than what are in my database. What little it had was topical and better covered by other sources.

Hans married Anna Barbara Brenneisen on 26 Sep 1743 in Swatara Township, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States. Anna (daughter of Johann Valentine Brenneisen and Anna Margaretha Hertzler) was born on 6 Mar 1725 in Sinsheim, Heidelberg, Badden Wurttemberg, Germany; died in 1782 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Notes from Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" 22 Feb 2003:
A. Book, "Wamplers in America," by G. M. Shouse - 929.273, W181sh [Kerry's note: I reviewed this book at FHL in Salt Lake City - FHL book 929.273 W181sh]; "Wampler Family History 1701-1980" by Fred Wampler 929.273 W 181-w.
B. Paper on "John & Ludwig Wampler, Sons of the Immigrant Christian Wampler (1718-1765), with Notes on William Wampler (1813-1886)" by Roy H. Wampler, dtd. 15 July 1988. Chart Pg. ii shows Anna Barbara died 1800. Therefore, she was Peter's 2nd wife. There is disagreement on who was the 1st wife. [Kerry's note: I reviewed this book at FHL in Salt Lake City - FHL book 929.273 W181wr.]
C. Families & History of Sullivan Co., TN, Vol.1, 1779-1992. Pg 626 [Kerry's note: I reviewed this book at FHL in Salt Lake City - FHL book 976.896H2]
D. Eichtersheim and Sinsheim Lutheran Records, per Annette K. Burgert, "18th Century Emigrants, Northern Kraichgau, PA German Soc. Pg. 75.
E. From: 7 Poplar Avenue, Shalimar, FL 32579; February 18,1997. To: Mr Herb Bohler, 10 Garden Place, Flemington, NJ 08822. Dear Mr Bohler, Thank you for your response on the Brenneier/Brenneisen family. I read your response with particular interest. I am appending a copy of a letter I sent recently to Ms Annette Burgert. I had some questions concerning her research. The letter is as follows: "I have read your book entitled Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German-Speaking Lands to North America Volume 1: The Northern Kraichgau. The family I am interested in is #69, Joh. Valentin Breneisen. I am concerned about the assignment of the marriage of Anna Barbara Brenneiss and John Peter Wampler on 26 Sep 1743 to #70, Georg Michael Brenneisen. I think that Anna Barbara is the daughter of Valentin - his first child. Consider this. According to the Adelshofen church book, Valentine Breneisen and Margaretha Hertzler were married after premature concubitum. The usual way to discover this was because the woman is pregnant. Furthermore, she was Catholic but married in a Lutheran Church. It is my contention that a child was born shortly after the marriage - and may very well be recorded in a Catholic church book. After all, it was a girl. According to Dr. Udo P. Krauthausen in the Palatine Immigrant, Vol XXI, No.4, "the generally prevailing rule for religious intermarriages: boys had to follow the religion of their father and girls had to follow the religion of their mother." This would account for the fact that the record of Anna Barbara's birth was not found in the Lutheran Church. It may well be contained in the records of the Catholic church there. Consider that Johann Friedrich was born 19 months after the marriage. He was certainly not evidence of premature concubitum. There was, however, sufficient time for this to be a second child. Further consider that there is no evidence of Georg Michael Breneisen residing in Lancaster county. How likely is it that a 16 year old girl (named Maria Barbara) was married in Lancaster County (as Anna Barbara), if her father did not even live there. According to an excerpt from a Brenizer history (from the town of Brenizer, PA), Georg Michael disappeared from sight soon after he arrived. However, the names Jacob and Christian were recorded in tax records in Bedford and Somerset Co. I would be interested in hearing your assessment of my theory. Right now I am awaiting a reply. Sincerely yours, Edith W. Levin.
F. "Pennsylvania German Pioneers," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, LL.D., "Publication of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia from 1727-1808," vol. 1. Arrived on Ship Alexander & Anne, 5 Sept. 1730. Pg. 35.

2. Mentioned as wife Barbara Wampler in Peter Wampler's will signed 8 June, 1792, probated 30 June, 1792; Source: Liber G. M. No. 2, Folio 444, Frederick County, Maryland; see Peter's notes for full transcription.

3. FHL 929.273 W181sh book "Wamplers in America," by Genevieve M. Shouse, pp. 5-6: "On 1 Nov 1749, Johan Peter Wampler and his wife Maria Barbara were sponsors at the baptism of John. Jacob Brenneisen, son of Jacob and Veronica Brenneisen. [Veronica is Peter's sister; I am unsure why Peter's wife is noted as Maria Barbara whereas her correct name is Anna Barbara - perhaps since the first name is religiously ceremonial in their culture, then Maria and Anna may be somewhat interchangeable. ] The baptismal ceremony was at the Hill Lutheran Church. Hans, Johan, and Johannes are all forms of the name John and this record was the last record located which indicated that Peter had a double given name. On 3 Mar 1751, Peter Wampler was sponsor at the baptism of Valentine Heylmann and wife, at the Hill Lutheran Church."

4. The book, FHL 929.273 w181wf, "A Wampler Family History," by Roy H. Wampler, Chevy Chase, MD, 1999, pp. 28-29:
A. "After his marriage, Peter Wampler continued to live in Lebanon (then Lancaster) County until at least 1759... By 1762 Peter Wampler was paying taxes in Reading Twp., Adams (then York) County PA, and on 7 Aug 1765 he was granted Warrant No. 2577 for 200 acres of land in Reading Township; the land was surveyed on 10 Dec 1765. In 1770 Peter Wampler purchased land in Frederick Co., Maryland, and he lived there until his death in 1792. His name also appears in land records of 1775, 1787, and 1792-94. The tracts which he bought in the 1770s were named 'Park Hall (or Pork Hill)' and 'Mattingsly.' It is known that these tracts are situated in the western part of present-day Carroll County, in the vicinity of New Windsor. A deed executed on 5 June 1792, shortly before his death, gives his occupation as 'Weaver.' Thus he followed the tradition of his European ancestors who had practiced the trade of weaving. A deed executed in 1793 (after his death) pertains to a 126-acre tract called "The Resurvey of Hunting Lot' which he had bought from Philip Fishburn and which according to his will, was to belong to his wife during her widowhood. In the 1790 census, Peter Wampler is listed as a head of family in Frederick County, MD, with two males of 16 years and upward, one male under 16 years, and three females comprising his household. Peter wrote his will on 8 Jun 1792, naming Martin Gerber/Garber Sr. as his executor, with Joshua Howard, Abraham Crumbacker and Philip Engler as witnesses. The will was probated on 30 Jun 1792... On 9 Feb 1796 the executor, Martin Gerber/Garber submitted his account to the Orphan's Court. He reported assets of 1561 pounds, 11 shillings, 1 penny, payments on behalf of the estate totaling 331.18.9, leaving a balance due the heirs of 1229.12.4. Among the payments were 270 pounds paid to Philip Fishburn (evidently to complete the purchase of a tract of land), various sums related to building a house for the widow as had been stipulated in Peter's will (including 9 shillings 9 pence paid to Jno. Grabell 'for whiskey for workmen'), and a legacy of 20 pounds which the testator left to Martin Garber 'for his trouble in settling the estate.' Abraham Hartman, one of Peter Wampler's sons-in-law, is mentioned as a workman on the widow's house. At the end of the executor's account is a statement: 'Then came Marrtin Garver, who being a Dunker, solemnly affirmed and declared that the aforegoing Acct is just and true as it stands stated...' Earlier, when the will was presented for probate, a similar statement was made: 'Then Abraham Crumbacker and Philip Engler, two of the subscribing witnesses to the aforegoing... will... solemnly affirmed and declared that they did see the Testator therein named Sign and Seal this will...' One can conclude that these two witnesses, as well as the executor, were of the Dunkard faith. Like the Quakers, the Dunkers refused to take oaths because of religious scruples; instead, they 'solemnly affirmed and declared' any statements which they were required to make in legal proceedings. According to Guy Edgar Wampler Jr., a 4th-great grandson of Hans Peter Wampler, Hans Peter became affiliated with the Dunkers in the 1760s... One matter remained to be settled after the death of Barbara Wampler in 1800. Peter Wampler had devised to his wife during her widowhood all the land that he had bought of Philemon Fishburn, and after her marriage or death this land was to be sold by his executor. The executor, Martin Garber, however, died before this duty could be discharged. Thus the matter fell into the domain of the Chancery Court. Particulars of the case are given in records of this court. David Wampler, one of Peter's sons, acted as plaintiff and the other heirs were named as defendants. The plaintiff's solicitor recited the pertinent facts: Peter Wampler on 8 June 1792, being seized of divers Real Estate, duly made his last will and testament, and he devised that the real estate should be sold by his executor, and he constituted Martin Garber his executor; the said executor died without discharging the trust reposed in him; Letters of Administration De Bonis Non were granted to the plaintiff, David Wampler. The Testator left the following children and heirs: David Wampler, Jacob, John, Daniel and Joseph Wampler; Barbara wife of John Warts; Eve wife of Henry Kinzig (Kinsey); Phebe wife of Jacob Engler; Christiana wife of Peter Graybill; Ane wife of Abraham Hartman; and Jacob Snider. On 4 Sep 1802 the court appointed David Wampler as trustee to sell the land; sureties were named. On 26 Mar 1803, the trustee, David Wampler, reported that the tract of land, known as 'The Resurvey of Hunting Lott,' had been sold to John Fox for 470 pounds 5 shillings. The final record shows that court costs were paid, and then each of the heirs (named above) received 1/11 of the balance, or 39 pounds 13 shillings 11-1/2 pence each. Before the trustee sold this property, he placed an advertisement in a newspaper of Frederick, MD: 'Chancery sale of tract, Resurvey of Hunting Lot, 1 mile from David Roop's Mill, near mouth of Beaver Dam creek, possessed by Peter Wampler, Frederick County, deceased - David Wampler, trustee.' From the information given in this notice one can determine that the property was located in present -day Johnsville District, Frederick County. Beaver Dam Creek flows northward through Johnsville District and runs into Little Pipe Creek. A German Baptist, or Dunkard, church was situated northeast of Johnsville, close to Beaver Dam Creek, and it is known that the Martin Garber family who bought land in this area in 1771 was active in the German Baptist community."
B. Referenced sources:
a. Annette Kunselman Burgert, "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace to America," Picton Press, Camden, ME, 1992.
b. "Early Lutheran Baptisms and marriages in Southeastern PA: the Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever from 1730-1779," Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1988.
c. Peter Wampler's will written 8 Jun 1792, probated 30 Jun 1792, Will Book GM2, pp. 444-6, Frederick Co., MD.
d. Barbara Wampler's will written 16 May 1796, probated 28 Jun 1800, Will Book GM3, p. 392, Frederick Co., MD.
e. "Assessed Inhabitants of York County, PA, for the Year 1762, Book II (Townships Which later Formed Adams Co.)," Special Publication #6, South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, York, 1979.
f. Historical Society of York County, PA: Original land records, state of Pennsylvania. Warrant no. 2577, 200 acres in Radnor (sic: Reading) Township, York County, dated 10 Dec 1765. Some genealogical researchers have erroneously reported that this land lay in Chester Co., PA.
g. Land records, Frederick Co., MD, pertaining to Peter Wampler: N, p. 505 (1770); BD2, p. 97 (1775); WR7, p. 384 (1787); WR11,p. 11 (deed made 5 Jun 1792, recorded 13 Aug 1792); Wr11, p. 662 (agreement recorded 12 Jul 1793); WR12, p. 245 (deed made 22 Nov 1793, recorded 10 Mar 1794).
h. Chancery Court, Vol. B54, pp. 318-325, David Wampler vs. the Heirs of Peter Wampler; proceedings dated 4 Sep 1802 to 5 Oct 1803, Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD.
i. F. Edward Wright, "Western Maryland Newspaper Abstracts (Vol. 2), 1799-1805," Family Line Publ., Silver Spring, MD; 1986, item 573, "Frederick-Town Herald," 19Mar 1803.
j. D.J. Lake, C.E., "Atlas of Frederick County, Maryland," Philadelphia, 1873.
k. C. E. Schildknecht, Editor, "Monocacy and Catoctin, Vol. 1," Shippensburg, PA, 1985.
l. "Our Grable History," (16 pages), by Joseph H. Piatt, Oakmont, PA, Jun 1991. Includes data on Peter Grabill/Grable/Graybill and family, and on Martin Garber, Sr. and family.
m. "Heads of Families at the First Census of the US Taken in the Year 1790; Maryland." Govt. Printing Office Washington, DC., 1907.

5. I looked the various publications giving the names of the immigrant arrivals on the various ships to the Port of Philadelphia. I also looked at the arrival list of the ship "Alexander & Anne" of 5 Sep 1730 on which Valentine Brenneisen arrived. I did not find Anna Barbara listed nor any of the other children.

6. FHL book 974.8 B4pgp "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace to America," by Annette Kunselman Burgert (Camden, ME; Picton Press), pp. 520-24:
"Wampfler, Hans Peter age 40 (Keskastel=67260 Sarre-Union; Altwiller=67260 Sarre-Union)
Wampfler, Hans Peter age 18
Wampfler, Michael age 16
[Immigrated on the ship] "Lydia," 1741; [Source:] S-H, I: 300, 301, 302 [Ralph Beaver Strassburger and William John Hinke, Pennsylvania German Pioneers. 3 vols. (Norristown, 1934)].
European Records
Keskastel Lutheran KB [Kirchebook (Church book)]:
Peter Wampffler, linenweaver at Hinsingen, and wife Veronica had:
1. Anna Magdalena bp. 7 June 1720; Sp.: Samuel Mettauer, linen weaver at Kastel; A. Magdalena, wife of Peter S__tz of Newhausel; Anna Magdalena ?___. (Record extracted 3 May 1741)
2. Hans Peter bp. 4 Aug. 1722; Sp.: Hans Peter Klein, Harskirchen; Johannes Wampffler;
Anna Elisa, wife of Jacob Lang of ?Zollingen; Maria Barbara, ?daughter of Michel Buttner (Ext. 3 May 1741).
3. Michael b. ca. 1724
Harskirchen Lutheran KB:
4. Anna Fronica b. 5 Nov. 1726, bp. 7 Nov. 1726 at Altweyler
5. Anna Barbara bp. 24 July 1729 at Altweyler [Altwiller]
6. Anna Elisabetha bp. 3 Dec. 1732 at Altweyler
7. Anna Catharina bp. __ ___ 1734
8. possible Georg, bp. not located
American Records
Rev. John Casper Stoever's Records (F. J. F. Schantz, trans. Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever, Baptismal and Marriage, 1730-1799. {Harrisburg, 1896; reprinted Baltimore 1982}. This translation contains errors and omissions.):
-John Peter Wampler m. 26 Sept. 1743 Anna Barbara Brenneiss(en), Swatara. They had children:
1. Joh. Michael b. 6 Oct. 1747, bp. 8 Nov. 1747; Sp.: Joh. Michael Wampfler and wife
2. Joh. Jacob b. 28 Sept. 1749, bp. 1 Nov. 1749; Sp.: Johan Peter Wampfler and wife Maria Barbara
3. Anna Elisabetha bp. 28 Oct. 1750; Sp.: Michael Wampfler and wife.."

MARRIAGE:
1. Http://www.pa-roots.com/~lancaster/church/stoever/stoevermarriage1.html: "Marriage Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever of Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania," compiled by Mildred Smith (msmith@cybermania.net); these following individuals are all relatives and the marriage of this person is noted with an asterisk:
1737 09 18 Brenneis, Margaretha (Cocalico) - Uhrich, Johannes  1749 01 17 Brenneisen, Rudolph - Schaeffer, Anna Barbara (Cocalico) 1747 01 13 Brenneiser, Jacob (Lebanon) - Wampsler, Anna Veronica (Lebanon)  *1743 09 26 Brenneiss, Anna Barbara (Swatara) - Wampler, John Peter  1751 01 21 Brennersen, John - Minier, Christina(Bethel)
*1743 09 26 Wampler, John Peter - Brenneiss, Anna Barbara (Swatara)  1746 01 07 Wampsler, Anna Magdalena (Lebanon) - Boger, Mattheis (Lebanon)  1747 01 13 Wampsler, Anna Veronica (Lebanon) - Brenneiser, Jacob (Lebanon)

2. FHL 929.273 W181sh book "Wamplers in America," by Genevieve M. Shouse, pp. 365-6, gives some of the history of the "The Hill Church (Berg Kirche)": "The Hill Church is located four miles northwest of Lebanon, Pennsylvania in North Annville Township. It was built in 1733 and was used jointly by the Lutheran and Reformed congregations. Ref. John Casper Stoever formed the congregation in 1733. Rev. Stoever called it 'the church on the Quittapahilla' because he lived and had a mill on that stream. The Hill Church was the first organization for religious services in what is now Lebanon County and was the first to erect church buildings. According to Egle's history of Lebanon County, '...In 1754, and thereafter, when the Indians made frequent incursions, people often took their guns with them to defend themselves against savages. During divine service men with loaded muskets were placed at the door as sentinels.' The present church, built in 1837, is the third church in the same location. An ancient grave yard adjoins the church and many old markers are long gone. [The book has a picture rendering of the old two story Hill Church.]"

3. Hans Peter Wampler, in his will probated 30 Jun 1792 in Frederick Co., MD, states: "I give unto my beloved wife Barbara Wampler all the land I bought of Philemon Fishburn during her widowhood..." and that part of his inheritance was to go to Jacob Snither equally with his other children and of whom Barbara in her later will notes as her son. Assuming, as many report but without documentation, that Hans Peter's first wife Anna Barbara Brenneisen died in 1782 in Frederick Co., then the above Barbara would be a later marriage. Some believe, as does Roy Wampler cited elsewhere in these notes, that there was only one marriage and Barbara was married before to Snither. I do not concur. The marriage is well documented in 1743 with Anna Barbara 'Brenneiss[en]' and it appears unlikely she would have previously been married to a ___ Snither prior to that time since so many of her Brenneisen siblings were recorded in the same Hill Lutheran Church and there are no Snithers reported. Similarly, several entries on Rootsweb.com Worldconnect are quite sketchy indicating that the second Barbara (Snither) was actually a first marriage to Hans Peter; however, this makes no sense since these databases all indicate Barbara Brenneisen died in 1782 - yet it is apparent there was a Barbara in 1792 that had been widowed before marrying Hans Peter. Additionally, in the same will, he names all of his children by name. Later he says that upon his wife's death or remarriage, any money remaining to be divided "equally between all my children and Jacob Snither..." Jacob apparently was like a son and most likely a son of the second Barbara's first marriage to a Snither/Sneither. Some Worldconnect sites as of Feb 2004 note the second Barbara's maiden name as Snither/Sneither which makes no sense since how could she have a son with the same last name. I concur with the book, "Wamplers in America," by G. M. Shouse - 929.273, W181-sh, pg. 6, where she indicates: "Peter may have married a second time to a widow whose name was Barbara Sneither. A Barbara Wampler wrote her will in Frederick County, MD on 16 May 1796, directing that all of her estate, except her wearing apparel, be sold at public sale and that the money be equally divided between her son Jacob Sneither and Joseph Wampler." When one considers that by the mid-1760s Hans Peter was most likely a Dunker, then it would not be a surprise that there were no records of the first Barbara's death or Hans Peter's second marriage since the Dunkards purposefully and traditionally did not keep church vital records to maintain their professed isolation and separateness.

4. FHL book 974.8 B4 pgp, Pennsylvania German Society, vol. 16, 1983, "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German-speaking Lands to North America," vol. I: The Northern Kraichgau, by Annette Kunselman Burgert, pp. 74-75:
"Pennsylvania records:
Stoevers's Record: m. 26 Sept. 1743 John Peter Wampler and Anna Barbara Brenneiss, Swatara."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. FHL book 929.273B735bw p. 63: "The Brandhofer, Brauneler, Brenneiser Family from Eastern to Western Pennsylvania," compiled by W.R. Branthoover, 1978.

Notes:

RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. This file is a catch-all file for general articles concerning Graybill origins.

2. FHL book 929.273 G795k "History of a John Graybill Family in America 1681-1981," by Spencer L. Kraybill and Noah L. Zimmerman, 2nd Edition, 1982, Baltimore, includes the following article entitled: "Studies on the Origin and Ancestry of the Graybill Family," by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill - Spencerville, Maryland. This article does not deal directly with our branch of Graybills, but it does give a macro-view of the general Graybill migration from Switzerland into the Palatinate then to America. The following is more specific to the Pennsylvania Graybills:
"The Graybills of Pennsylvania and Virginia and the later migra­tions to the South and West are the descendants of the Deutsche Schweiz (German-speaking Swiss), who being non-conformists were persecuted for their Anabaptist-Mennonite faith. They took refuge in the Palati­nate, settling near the town of Mannheim, in the fertile and beautiful country on the bank of the Rhine. In the reign of Louis XIV, King of France, that country was devastated; during the winter of 1688-89 the French general ordered the peaceful settlers to leave their homes. In the meantime, William Penn had visited Germany, conferring with the Elector or Count Palatine about colonizing America. Through the efforts of Penn a large number of German and Swiss exiles migrated from the Palatinate to America, and settled in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, during the latter part of the 17th and early in the 18th century.
Research on the original form and spelling of the surname "Gray­bill" has confirmed the family traditions that our ancestors were originally Swiss, later exiling themselves to the Palatinate, Germany; coming from there to Pennsylvania. The name undergoing a metamor­phosis with each migration and change of culture. Levi Oscar Kuhns in his work, "Studies on Pennsylvania-German Family Names", gives an alphabetical list of current Pennsylvania-German names with both their German and their Anglicized forms. Graybill is Kraehenbuehl.
The name Kraehenbuehl is found in Switzerland today and was used at the time of our ancestors as today with several variations: Kraehenbuehl, Kreyenbuehl, Krachenbuel, Krachenbuehl, Kreyenbuel, Krayenbuehl, Kreienbuehl, and Crayenbuehl. However, they all have the same literal meaning -- crowhill. Kraehen = crow, buehl = hill.
Also from "Studies in Pennsylvania-German Family Names" by Kuhns, reprinted from Americana Germanica, 1902, I find on p. 15 (313) "... as the large part of Pennsylvania-German names are of Palatinate or Swiss origin, it may be assumed that the original bearer of the name was a native of one of the places given in Switzerland or the Palatinate." On p. 17 (315) place name - Kraehenbuehl, village in Aargau, Switz­erland; pp. 32, 36 (330-34) Graybill = Kraehenbueh, Krehbiel, Kraehenbuehl; Krayenbuehl = Graybill, Grabill; Kraehenbuehl = Krayenbuehl, village in Aargau, Switzerland.
In I. Imobersteg's Das Emmenthal nach Geschichte, Land und Leuten, Bern, Huber & Co., 1876; pp. 240-48, deals with families of the Emmenthal Valley region. Here the author classifies family names on the basis of their origins. Among family names derived from place of sojourn, residence, or home he lists Kreyenbuehl, Kraehenbuehl, from Krayenbuehl at Hoechstetten (p. 244). The only other reference in the chapter to the Kruehenbuehl family is on p. 247, where it is listed among the largest families in the community of Signau.
From the "Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Historical Society," vol. 21, 1917, pp. 23-28; "The Homeland of the First Settlers in Lancaster Co." by Prof. Oscar Kuhns,[1] these notes: Krayenbuehls lived in the Canton of Bern, the beautiful valley of the Emmenthal, with the river Emme flowing between the green hills and by the flourishing villages of Langnau, Sumiswald, Lutzenfluh and others. This valley the ancestral home of thousands of our Lancaster County citizens -- Brechbuehls (Brackbills) came from a little place by the same name in the parish of Eriswyl; the Fluckigers came from Fluckigen, in the parish of Rohbach; Aeschlimann (Eshlemann) from Aeschlen, in the parish of Diessbach; Zurcher, from Zuerich; Neuenschwander (Newswanger) from Neuenschwand, in the parish of Eggiwyl; Krayanbeuhl (Graybill) from Krayenbuehl, in the parish of Huechstetten; Frankhauser from Frankhaus, in the parish of Trub, etc.
The Swiss Reformed clergyman, Ernst Mueller, in his "Geschichte der Bernischen Taeufer," Frauenfeld, 1895, mentions on p. 80 Hans Kraehenbuehl of Signau (about 12 miles East of Bern) as one of the participants in the official disputation of Bern in March, 1538 which the "Swiss Brethren" (original name for the Swiss Anabaptists[2]) requested from their government. It is more than likely that Kraehenbuehl of the Bern disputation of 1538 belongs in the direct ancestry of the American Graybills. One who more than 400 years ago fought for one of the "four freedoms" even against a supposedly Swiss democratic government.
Notice the changes in spelling of the name[3] as seen in the "Palatinate Mennonite Census Lists 1664-1774," which were edited from the originals in the State Archives at Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany by Harold S. Bender and printed in five parts from January 1940 to January, 1941 in "The Mennonite Quarterly Review," vols. xiv and xv.
"The reason for the taking of the census is as follows: So far is known, all the Mennonites of the Palatinate originally immigrated into that region from Switzerland after the year 1650. In fact nearly all of them came after the year 1664. In that year (August 4, 1664) Elector Karl Ludwig granted a 'Concession', permitting Mennonites to settle in his territory under certain restrictions. The Mennonites were to pay an annual tribute of 6 florins per family. In order to determine whether the restrictions were being observed, and the tribute paid it was necessary to have frequent enumerations taken. The lists herein published are the official reports of these enumerations, so far as they have been preserved in the state archives. A summary discussion of the Mennonite migration into the Palatinate after 1664 and the status of the group is given by Dr. Correll (now at American University) in his book, "Das Schweizerische Taeit/ermennonitenutm," Tuebingen, 1925, pp. 75-100. See also the discussion in Dr. C. Henry Smith's book, "The Mennonite Immigration into Pennsylvania in the Eighteenth Century," Norristown, 1929, pp. 29-54.
"In addition to the official census lists two similar lists of 1673 and 1731, prepared however by the Mennonites themselves for their brethren in Holland, have been added from the book by Ernst Mueller, "Geschichte der Bernischen Taeufer," published at Frauenfeld, Switzeland, in 1895."
1685 Peter Kreybuehl, so eine Frau mit 5 Kindern, 4 Soehne und 1 Tochter. (p. 15)
1685 Weierhof: Peter Greyenbuehl hat 8 Kinder, worunter 6 Soehne; 2 sind bei ihm verheirater, davon der eine Soehn, namens Ulrich 3 Kinder, der zweite, namens Peter, hat un Kind. (p. 19)
1717 Oberamt Olzey: Johann Krayenbuehl. (p. 20)
1717 Cro nau: Ulrich Crayenbuehl u. Hans Hoffen. (p. 21)
1724 Johannes Krehbill, ebenfalls ein Erbbestaender von Kloster Enkenbach, hat nichts Eigenes u. ist mit allen mit obigem gleichen Zusrandes und wohmen beide im Klosterhof. (p. 26)
List of names from Ernst Mueller: "Geschichte der Bernischen Taeufer", pp. 209-212; "Taufgesinnte Gemeinden in der Oberplaz ober­halb Mannheim in November, 1731." (pp. 31-33)
Kuechelhof: Peter und Jacob Kraehenbuehl, Mich. Kraehenbuehl, Diakon zu Dreschklingen.
Mesingen: Samuel Kraehenbuehl.
1738 Schultheissere 'Alsenborn: Johannes Kreibuehl. (p. 39)
1739 Schultheiserey Alseborn: Johannes Kraibuehl. (p. 72)
1740 Schultheussery Alsebom: Johann Kraibuehl. (p. 76)
1742 Finden sich zu Alsenborn: Johannes Greybuehl. (p. 79)
1752 Eppstein: Jost Krehbuehl. (p. 177)
1759 Eppestein: Jost Krehbuehl. (p. 245)
Translation of the article "Krehbiel" from Mennonitisches Lexi­kon, Christian Hege & Christ. Neff, editors, Frankfurt am Main und Weierhof (Pfals), 1937, vol. 2, p. 565:
Krehbiel, a family name which is still today numerously found in many places among the Mennonites in Germany and in America. Originally it was written Crayenbuehl or Krachenbuel. The family originated from the parish Grosshoechstetten in Canton Bern in Switz­erland. From there they emigrated in part during the time of persecu­tion at the end of the 17th century. In the year 1682 Peter Krehbiel settled on the Weierhof near Bolanden, which at that time belonged to Kurpfalz. A Jost Krehbiel in 1709 bought the estate Pfrimmerhof in the community of Sippersfeld. A grandson of his emigrated to Galioia (Poland) in 1770 and fifteen years later from there to Russia, from which place his descendants in 1792 emigrated to America. In the later years descendants of the above mentioned Peter Krehbiel of the Weierhof also emigrated to America.
Extract and translation from article: "Geschichtliche Beitraege aus den Pfaezer Mennonitengemeinden" by I. Sembach and published in "Christlicher Geemeinde Kalender," herausgegeben von der conferenz de sueddeutschen Mennoniten, Kaiserslautern, 1905, pp. 143-44:
24. No doubt the most comprehensive family history is that of the Krehbiel tribe (Crayenbuehl, Kraehenbuehl, originating from the parish Grosshoechstetten). For our purpose particularly those of Pfrimmerhof need to be considered. It was there that Jost Krehbiel settled in 1709. His descendants consist of two branches: Jacob or Michael branch and Johann Jacob or the branch of Jost. Of the latter there was also a line in the Deutschof-Geisberger community, which has died out in the meantime. The Michael's branch to this day continues strong on the original homestead, while the others carry on their lines of descendants in America and also in the church through three sons in different localities. Christian first married a woman by the name Eymann, then by his second marriage an Eichelberger on the Lohuehle thereby founding this line. Jacob was married first to a woman of the Flory family of Eisenberg, and by his second marriage with a Stauffer of Roxheim; his descendants have, with the exception of the Sembach line migrated to America. Heinrich married someone of the Wartenberge Mill, but died early. The oldest of his three sons remained at the mill, the second of them married someone of the original home at Pfrimmerhof and the third married someone at Obersuelzen. Of all three of these there are still descendants in those places. Two sons of the above named branch, Johannes and Joseph, had married at Weierhof.
To Wartenberg and to the Eichenbach Mill there came about 173[torn] two bearers of this name from Weierhof. The latter of the two, Joh. Nikolaus, married a Wohlgemuth, his son married a Fellma; but his son and others of the grandchildren failed to prosper and had to give up their home. Brotherly love led his brethren in the faith to build him a little house in Rohrbach. His decendants in our church have practically died out. Another son of the Eichenbach moved to Fischbach, and of his descendants, some have migrated and others have died out. Of the first Krehbiel of Wartenberg three sons are known: Peter, who married a lady born Zuercher of Dimrotherhof (his line died out); Johannes, the just mentioned older, was married to a Brennemann of Friesenheim, but left no male offspring; Heinrich remained at the mill and was married to a Base. Five daughters and one son sprang from this union, but the son could not bear staying in Wartenberg. He removed to Neuwied, and died soon after his marriage at Stahlmuehle near Niederbiber. Then the above Heinrich Krehbiel of Pfimmerhof married someone of the mill.
An additional Weierhof branch is our family Krehbiel in Potzbach; this branch originated from Donnersberg.
Over and over again in our family one comes upon the name Kre­ibill of Alteiningen. This branch, which first migrated about 1710, and evidently from Eggiwyl, Switzerland, at the first settled in Eisenberg, from which place the founder of the Leininger line originated. The Leininger branch continues strong on the female side in the congregation at Obersuelzen as Krehbiel, while the other offshoots of the line have for the most part emigrated or have died out.
H. P. Krehbiel in his "History of the Mennonite General Confer­ence of North America," St. Louis, 1898, on p. 428 states:
"Prominent among those to whom the General Conference is in­debted is Christian Krehbiel. He was born on Oct. 18, 1832 at Weier­hof, a small village romantically located at the foot of the Donnersberg in the Bavarian Palatinate. His parents, well to do farmer people, were John and Katherine Krehbiel. The ancestry like that of most Mennonites in Southern Germany, traces back to Switzerland. Under pressure of persecution one Jost Krehbiel (Kraehenbuehl) left Switzerland about 1671 and settled in Southern Germany. To him in the sixth generation Christian Krehbiel traces his descent." (Other Krehbiel sketches given in the same work.)
"An interesting illustration of the way in which many names re­ceived an English form is seen in the 'Pennsylvania Archives,' second series, vol. xvii, which contains a list of German and Swiss settlers in Pennsylvania during the eighteenth century, the names of the vessels in which they came, and the dates of their naturalization. Often there are two lists given, one called the 'original list', which apparently was made by an English-speaking person, who took down the names as they were given to him orally, and who spelled them phonetically. These duplicate lists threw a great deal of light on the pronunciation of the names by the immigrants themselves.
"Again when the German came to be naturalized many of them could not write their names, and the clerk of court had to take them down according to his own phonetic methods. Of course the spelling in such cases differed with the accuracy of hearing of the writer.
"Sometimes the change was gradual, and we may trace many intermediate steps between the original name and its present form. Thus for Krehbiel we have Krehbill, Grebill, Grabill, and finally Gray­bill."[4]
Thus we understand that after the settlement in the Palatinate the name was altered to Krehbiel, finally reaching the stage Graybill in Pennsylvania. Dean David B. Kraybill of West Virginia Institute of Technology had a biology professor at Franklin and Marshall College who was born and educated in Germany and who gave this meaning: "The name Krehbiel means wooded hill top where the crows gathered." Graybill has no meaning, but is a phonetic spelling of the orginal form Kraehenbuehl.
In "A Century of Population Growth in the United States 1790- 1900," published by the U. S. Bureau of the Census in 1909, the follow­ing variations and statistics of the name appearing in the first census of 1790 are given on p. 242, "Nomenclature, dealing with names repre­sented by at least 100 white persons, by states and territories:"
"Graybill, Grabble, Grabell, Grabill, Grable, Graybil, Grabble, Grebill, Greble, Greybill, Grobil, Grubble."
Average size of family 6.5; Heads of families 35; all the other members 193; Pennsylvania 27; Maryland 4; Virginia 3; North Carolina 1.
"As a curious example of patronymical metamorphoses, the two names Coyner and Grabill[5] are cited. The former has been written in at least fifteen forms, namely: Coiner, Coynanr, Coyner, Kalinath, Kainath, Keinath, Keinodt, Keinet, Keynet, Kiner, Koinath, Koiner, Konet, Koynat, Kyner; the latter has been transformed even more frequently, and has appeared with the following variations:
"Crabill, Creabill, Crebil, Crybile, Grabill, Graybill, Grebill, Grehbihl, Greebil, Gribel, Gribeler, Griebil, Grebil, Krabil, Krebill, Kreble, Krebull, Krehbiel, Krebiel, and Kriebel."
To Waylands list and the census list of variations I might add the following: Crabel, Gaible, Grabel, Graybeal, Graybell, Graypiel, Graybiel, Greybil, Grebiel, Gribil, Krabill, Kraybill, Krebil, Krayebiel, Krebuel, Krebril, Krieble, Kribell, Kreibihl, Kriebiel, and Kriebihl. I have discovered about fifty modifications of the name in examining ecclesiastical, state and county histories, cemeteries, courthouse records, and oath of allegiance lists.
All of the above variations and phonetic spellings of the name are not necessarily related or even had a common ancestor. It is especially well to keep in mind the old Swiss noble family of Grebel­/Grebell. Conrad Grebel, 1498-1526, was educated in Basel, Vienna, and Paris. He was a co-worker with Ulrich Zwingli, and was an out­standing leader in the organization of the Swiss Brethren (Mennonites) in Zurich, Switzerland. Grebel and Kraehenbuehl are two entirely dif­ferent Swiss families. Also the Schwenkfelder Kriebel-Krieble[6] has no connection.
These early Krahenbuhl (Graybill) ancestors were members of the various religious sects of Anabaptists, Swiss Brethren, Mennonites, and German Baptist Brethren (Dunkards or Tunkers), now Church of the Brethren. The ecclesiastical records and histories of these peace churches all contain data on the Graybill family. The family it not only represented in the above faiths, bur has affiliated in most of the other great historical churches during the past one hundred and twenty­ five years.
Extracts from Henry Frank Eshlemann's monumental work, "Annals of the Swiss & German Pioneer Settlers of South-Eastern Pa., and of their Remote Ancestors, From the Middle of the Dark Ages, Down to the Time of the Revolutionary War," Lancaster, Pa., 1917.
1538 Hochstetten & Signau Demand Another Religious Debate.
"In Feb. and Mar. of 1538 says Muller (p. 79) a discussion on religion was demanded by the above towns... The minutes of this discussion are still extant in two copies in the State Archives in Bern... There were also present ... Hans Krahenbuhl (Graybill) ... all of Signau. Among these we find many names today familiar in Eastern Pa. All of which shows us where our ancestors were even before Columbus sailed on his voyage of discovery." (p. 48)
1621 Mennonite Families of Langnau, Switzerland.
"Ernst Muller (p. 119-20) gives us the following list of Menno­nites living at this time in and about Langnau. The names of these Mennonite ancestors of many of our present day Lancaster Co. and Eastern Pa. Swiss and German descendant families were: ... Anna Kreyenbuel or Graybill…
"Among these it is not necessary to do more than call attention to the familiar Eastern Penna. Swiss names we f ind viz: Baumgardner; Probst or Brobst; Ruch, Yost, Raeber or Reber, Kreyenbuel or Graybill; Bixler, Gibbel; and Garber. Langnau is a city with a population of 7,000, about 18 miles directly east of Berne in the Emmen Valley, which valley extends from the northeast to the southeast of Berne." (p. 79)
1710 Scattered Items on Attempted Deportation to America.
"It seems that two places where the Mennonites had been im­prisoned were the 'Upper Jail' and on the 'Island'. Among those men­tioned are... Christian Krayenbuhl of Norben...
"These and other people were not able to do galley service, and therefore Berne asked the Baptist Chamber to see that they were sent to the East or West Indies and Penna." (p. 162)
1711 Joyous Swiss Mennonites into Holland.
"A list of the prisoners incarcerated on Sept. 29, 1710, contains the following names: "In the upper hospital, men: ... Hans Kreybuhl ... (Muller, p. 294)." (p. 173)
1711 Exodus into Holland (Continued)
"Hans Krenbuhl, hired man, of Diesbach, who had been im­prisoned; ... also Peter Krahenbuhl, of Diesbach, thirty-seven years of age, Reformed, bis wife, Anna Wenger, thirty-eight years old, Baptist, and three sons from six to three years of age respectively. All these arrived in Amsterdam." (p. 186)
Emigrants of 1711 Exodus Reach Lancaster Co. Eventually.
"We have in a previous article given a description of the trans­portation of the Berne Mennonites down the Rhine in 1711. Kuhns[7] in his work (p. 46), calls attention to the fact that the names of many of those Swiss emigrants are identical with our Lancaster Co. names and those who went down the Rhine in 1710 are identical with our Lan­caster Co. prominent names also. Among them he mentioned ... Krahenbuhl. All of these names -- which, more or less changed, are common throughout the state and county today -- are of Bernese origin. "This would argue that (while Muller does not trace any of these emigrants of 1711 to Lancaster Co.) many of them eventually reached this county." (p. 19)
1727 More Lands Taken Up By Our German-Swiss Brethren in the Susquehanna Valley.
"... and Christian Graybill[8] were recommended by several old settlers to have land to settle upon at Conestoga ... all of these per­sons received the land which they asked for very shortly after their request." (p. 226)
1731 Names of Swiss Mennonites in Upper Rhine Valley This Year.
"Muller (p. 209 et seq.) gives the following persons as those constituting the Swiss Mennonite congregations above Mannheim in the Palatinate in the year 1731:
"The congregation on the Buechelhoff two and a half hours from Wempen on the Neckar to the northwest: ... Peter and Jacob Kraehenbuehl ... Nich Krahenbuhl, deacon at Dreschkilngen.
"The congregation in Wesingen two hours from Dudack eastward ... Samuel Kraehenbuehl." (p. 237-38)
1745 Swiss Wanderings in Germany and France.
"At the bottom of p. 247 (Muller) says also, speaking of the year 1745, that on the 22nd of February in Perry, which seems to be a town in the Palatinate near the French border, there were fifteen Swiss families at that time, who had migrated from Switzerland.
"Among others were ... and Witley Grenhenbuhl (Graybill) in Trauschenwald." (p. 293)
1750 Mueller on Origin of Weaverland District.
"Ernst Mueller, historian, whom we have mentioned so frequently, seems to have kept track of the movement of the Mennonite Church in America, and seems to have studied the history of it carefully. Page 368 in his book he says in the Weaverland District, Christian Burkhold was in 1750, the first bishop; and we also find ... Krebill[9] (Krahenbuhl) among the pioneers of that district." (p. 310)
Hans Jacob Lew's "Schweitzerisch Lexicon," Zurich, 1756, contains the following reference to Kreyenbuel in theile XI on p. 209: An extinct family in Lucerne, out of which is Hans A. 1573, prefect of Malter.
Extract from "Historisch-Biographisches Lexikon der Schweiz," Nerenburg, 1927, vol. 4, p. 545 (German edition) or "Dictionnaire Historique et Biographique" de la Suisse, Neuchatel, 1928, vol. 4, p. 398 (French edition):
Kreyenbuhl-Kraehenbuehl -- families originating in the Lucerne region (14th century), from Sursee region (15th century), from Willisa region (16th century); also from Muri (Aargau) and Wiggwil.
Anton Kreyenbuehl, surgeon, was mayor of Lucerne in 1424 Alexander Hans Kreyenbuhl of Meienberg (Lucerne) was a stained glass painter (1551).
Vincenz Kreyenbuhl, 1836-1925, was priest in 1864, editor of the "Monats Rosen," "Vaterland," "Lucerner Volksblatt." He was a canon at the "Hof," the Abbey of Lucerne.
Footnotes:
1. See also the excellent articles by Kuhns entitled "Switzerland Plays a Part in the Founding of the American Nation," "Some Lancaster County Names From the Canton of Bern;" in the National Genealogical Quarterly, vol. viii, no. 3, Oct. pp. 33-34, 39-41; "A Genealogical Trip to Switzerland," "The Emmenthal Canton Bern;" from the Pennsylvania-German, vol. vii, 1906, pp. 311-312; vol. xi, 1910, pp. 372-376.
2. Anabaptist. Eccl. Hist. One of a party arising in 1523 in Zurich, Switzerland which rejected infant baptism, held the church to be composed of true Christians baptized on confession of faith, and advocated separation of church and state.
3. John Horsch in his book, "Mennonites in Europe," Scottdale, Pa., 1942, pp. 383-384; "Names of Swiss Mennonite Refugees in the Palatinate after 1664 who also came to Pennsylvania" -- Crayenbuehl, Kraybill, Kreybuel.
4. "Origin of Pennsylvania Surnames" by Levi O. Kuhns, Lippincott's Magazine, vol. 59, March 1897, p. 396.
5. John W. Wayland: "German Element of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia," Charlottesville, 1907, p. 101.
6. Elmer E. S. Johnson, Custodian of the Schwenkfelder Historical Library has stated: "To the best of our knowledge we cannot find any connection between the Graybill, Krehbiel, etc. families and our Schwenkfelder Kriebels. The families you mention in every instance are of Mennonite or Dunker persuasion, and so far as my knowledge goes, have had no connection with the Silesian Schwenkfelder Kriebel family."
7. "The German & Swiss Settlements of Colonial Pennsylvania: A study of the So-Called Pennsylvania Dutch," Henry Holt & Co., New York, 1901.
8. See Pennsylvania Archives, vol. 19, 3rd series, p. 751.
9. Among the first Mennonites in Snyder and Juniata Counties (Pa.) was John Graybill (Krahenbuhl) 1774. (Muller: chapt. 22, "Schweizerische Mennoniten in Nordamerika.")

3. FHL book 929.273 G795k "History of a John Graybill Family in America 1681-1981," by Spencer L. Kraybill and Noah L. Zimmerman, 2nd Edition, 1982, Baltimore, pp. 44-45, provides the following background information on the Mennonites, Amish, and the migration influences leading from Switzerland to Pennsylvania. This portion of the book deals with an ancestor of the authors named Jacob Hofstedler, which is of no interest to us even though the general pattern gives us a big picture into which our Graybill may fit:
"The Mennonites
.... opposed infant baptism, and the news from Muenster was hailed with joy by the Anabaptists throughout Switzerland; but they soon learned their mistake. Except baptism the Muenster people had nothing in common with Menno Simon and his adherents. On the contrary, they attempted to establish a church by force of arms, and in their fanaticism committed crimes too horrible to mention. After a desperate resistance they were crushed, but the event was most unfortunate to the Taeufer for many years. It so prejudiced many well-meaning people against all Anabaptists that their persecutions were sanctioned for a long time. After the Reformed Church had been fully established in Holland, the Menno­nites, as they were called, were tolerated, and later under William, Prince of Orange, received full protection. That govern­ment and other countries along the Rhine sometimes interceded with the authorities of Switzerland in behalf of these unfortunate people who from time to time left Switzerland, sometimes being driven away, and settled in Alsace, Hessia, as well as in Holland, until the settlement of America attracted their attention.
The Amish
The Amish church derives its name from Jacob Amman of the Bernese Alps, who lived over one hundred years later than Menno Simon, and believed that the church should return to earlier and stricter customs and practices, from which many in his time had departed. Especially did he urge a stricter observance of the ban, or the "avoidance" and "shunning" of those who had been ex­communicated by the church. Amman and his followers were opposed by Hans Reist, who defended the usages of the church. There were many earnest discussions between these parties through the Oberland and Emmanthaler regions. Amman introduced among his followers the full beard and the using of hooks and eyes instead of buttons on men's clothes, as had been the custom in the time of Menno Simon, especially in Belgium. The feeling between these two parties was very bitter, and as late as 1711, when many of both parties were driven out of Switzerland, they refused to use the same boat in the journey down the Rhine. In 1700 Amman and some of his follow­ers wrote to Reist to secure a reconciliation, and among the signers are the names Isak Kauffman and Christian Black, family names very common among the Amish of today.
The division between the followers of Amman and Reist have never been healed, but has been transplanted to America and other countries. The Amish church originated in the Canto of Bern and from there its members went into Alsace-Loraine and the Palatinate, and from these places many of the members of that church have come to America. Our ancestor, Jacob Hochstetler, was of the Amish church, but it is not known whether he came to America from the Palatinate, or from Switzerland through the Palatinate or Rhine provinces. The accounts among the descendants of his son Christian state that our ancestor "was born in the Highlands of Germany along the Rhine."
Settlement in Pennsylvania
After William Penn had purchased, in 1682, from the British Crown the province of Pennsylvania, he went to the mainland of Europe to solicit settlers for his colony and found most ready acceptance from the Mennonites, whom he had previously visited as a representative of the Quakers. He visited Holland and the countries along the Rhine, where he found many Mennonites and Amish longing for a change. The inducements held out to them prompted many to emigrate to America, likewise many other Germans. The first Swiss Amish to settle in America had years before emi­grated to Alsace, Hessia and the Palatinate. Some of the Jotters (Yoders), Oeschs, Gingerichs, Schlabachs and others, when coming to America spoke the Hessian dialect, but were originally Swiss. After about the year 1700, the Swiss Amish sometimes made their way direct to our country. Traveling at that time was tedious and crossing the ocean hazardous and a journey from Switzerland to America required the greater part of a summer, an average ocean passage requiring about fifty days.
The Registration Law
So successful were the efforts made by the proprietors of Pennsylvania to secure settlers and so ready were the oppressed Mennonites of Europe to avail themselves of the advantages offered in America that many thousands found homes in the new land. The Germans, Swiss and Palatinates came in such numbers that the Pro­vincial authorities became uneasy and finally, September 27th, 1727, passed an ordinance requiring the captains of ships to report the names and ages of their passengers, the place from which they came and state whether they came with intentions of becoming good citi­zens of the Province. They also required the men over sixteen years of age to sign a declaration of allegiance to the Province. This law makes it possible for many thousands of American citizens to know the name and date of arrival of their immigrant ancestors.
These lists have been published in the Pennsylvania Archives, Series 2, Vol. 17, also in Rupp's Names of 30,000 immigrants. Many of these lists are preserved in the department of Archives, in the State library at Harrisburg. Unfortunately the printed lists are not always accurate.
Our Ancestor
From the year 1728 for about nine years was a period of quite active persecution of the Amish and Mennonites both in Switzerland and the Palatinate. It is not known whether our ancestor left the old world as a direct result of these per­secutions, or whether he joined the steady line of immigrants that came to better their conditions in America. Nor do we know the place from which he came. When he declared his allegiance to the Province, the entire company of 151 men were said to be from the Palatinate, upon the Rhine and places adjacent. The term Palatine was used to include the Swiss who had come down the Rhine through the Palatinate or Rhine Province. The captain of the ship reported that his vessel began its voyage at Rotter­dam in Holland. One naturally inquires whether there are at Rotterdam any records of the previous residences of immigrants who there embark. The American Consul there wrote in answer to inquiry, that such records are now kept, but go back only about fifty years..."

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1. Various notes from Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" 22 Feb 2003: a. "Pennsylvania German Pioneers," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, LL.D. Publication of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia from 1727-1808. Vol. 1. Arrived on Ship Lydia on 29 Sept. 1741, and took the Oath. Pgs. 300-303. Age 40. b. FGR from Glenn Kinzey of Prague, OK, dtd., 26 Dec 1992 notes. Was a linen weaver by occupation. Hans Peter Wampler Sr. came to the U.S.A on the ship "Lydia" with his wife and Children-it landed at Philadelphia, PA Sept. 29, 1741. Took the oath the same day. Attended the Lutheran church near Cleona, PA. c. Partial excerpts of letter from John Reeb to Terry Morgan on Wamplers: "...was delighted that the church book of Keskastel contains the baptism record of Hans Peter Wampfler. Now that is in my opinion, proof positive that the Wampler family was indeed in the region which became part of France... I want to explain here that it was probably the Keskastel Churchbook, but probably Hans Peter Wampfler was residing in Hinsingen, who was at the time of his sons' christening, a branch of Keskastel. In another post, I mentioned that some christening records for some other children of this Hans Peter Wampfler were in the church book at Altweiler. Let me explain: From at least as early as 1698, Keskastel was mother church to both Altweiler and Hinsingen until 1726. Then in 1726, Altweiler got their own pastor and became the mother church for Hinsingen. Therefore, Hans Peter Wampfler's children born before 1726 in Hinsingen, would be made record of in Keskastel protestant church book. After that year, their records would appear in the Altweiler church book... I will try to share more of the history of Keskastel and other villages of Nassau-Saarwerden. Anyway... I am almost certain that although your Hans Peter Wampler (American spelling) was actually born in Hinsingen, his record is in Keskastel church book, because the pastor there presided over the congregation in Hinsingen and Altweiler until 1726. Then Hinsingen became a branch of Altweiler, which had its own church in that year. There are different versions of how the town of Keskastel name began. One version has it had been used during the time of Caesar, when Roman legions are known to have been in that region. Earlier documents spell the name mostly as "Castel or Kastel." Another version about the name is that the knighted (Noble) family of "Kese" which resided in Kirkel near Zweibrucken owned land in the town of "Castel," thus the name became "Keskastel." Until the era of 1557 to 1570, when the Reformation took place in Keskastel, it was a parish of Bockenheim, which was under the Bishop of Metz. So you can see, when the protestant religion took place in that town. Keskastel is 215 meters above sea level. It is 18 kilometers south of Saareguemines. It is only 4.9 kilometers from Sarre-Union. Keskastel has a beautiful city hall, and the beautiful protestant church is next door. Then on the other side of the church is a large parsonage. In 1987, I had the pleasure of visiting with the pastor, who showed us the interior of the church. He also allowed me to borrow some old church books, until I could make copies of every page. I held them for one week. I felt honored with his trust. The people of Keskastel are very friendly..." d. The book, "History of Western Civilization," by Hayes, Baldwin, & Cole. Pub. in 1962 by Macmillan Co. Pg 428. By the Treaty of Ryswich in 1697, which ended the War of the League of Augsburg, France secured full recognition of its ownership of the whole province of Alsace.

2. Book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D., pp. 56-57 contains the following geographical information on Alsace: "No place in Europe has been subjected to more boundary changes than Alsace (in German this region is called Elsass). Today Alsace is part of France. It has changed hands between Germany and France many times. The culture of Alsace is German. Although it is part of France today, German is stll spoken freely in the smaller vallages... Alsace consists of the departments [states] of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin... It is the department of Bas-Rhin [Low Rhine] that will be of particular interest to us... [The book includes maps.] ...the distance between Keskastel to Hinsingen is about 2 miles. The French government has changed some of the German sounding village names to something that is easier to pronounce in French. The only name change that will concern us is Altweler. Today this village is called Altwiller. After wars between Germany (or, to be more exact, what was to become part of unified Germany) and France, boundaries in Alsace were often ill-defined. It is more meaningful to speak of our ancestors as being Alsatian, rather than German or French. To state that they were French is misleading, because their culture and language were German. To state that they were German is not in accord with the present boundaries of Germany. Please note that Alsace does border on the German states of Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palitinate) and Saarland. Thousands of Swiss emigrated into the Rheinland (including Alsace) following the Thirty Years War (1618-1638). Most of this movement took place in the last half of the 1600's. Among these immigrants was Christian Wampfler of Diemtigtal, Zwischenflüh, Switzerland who was to settle in Sparsbach, Alsace." [Note: the villages of Keskatel, Hinsingen, Altwiller, Zollingen, and Diedendorf all appear to be within a 4-5 mile radius of Altwiller; however, this whole grouping of villages appear to be 20 or so miles west of Sparsbach and about 8 miles southwest of Herbitzheim.

3. Mentioned as an heir to Christian Wampfler's probate in the book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D., p. 61 has the following record extract from the Staatsarchiv in Bern, Switzerland from "Wimmis Amtsrechnung, March 1716 - March 1717" giving the 4 heirs (children) of Christian Wampfler who had reached the age of majority (14) and who were receiving part of their deceased father's assets that had not previously been converted to capital and moved out of Switzerland: "The 5th of February 1716 District Treasurer Mani paid in the name of Hans Peter Wampfler, surviving son of a citizen and district subject, living in Sparbach, and for his brother Christian, married and living at Herzheim in the Nassauw Saarbrüggishen territory; additionally, for a single brother Hans, plus their sister Madlen living in Castel, married to Samuel Methauwer in the above county. Together 12 Kronen." According to the book, the following spelling corrections need to be made from that record:
Sparbach = Sparsbach.
Hertzheim = Herbitzheim.
Castel = Keskastel.
Madlen is equivalent to Magdalena.
Mathauwer = Mettauer.
Hans, Johannes, and Johann were often used interchangeably. Also this name was traditionally in this culture used as a prename to the real first name of a male child as was Anna likewise used for daughters.]

4. Book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D., p. 64, summarizes his findings of vital information regarding this individual as follows: Johann Peter (Johann Peter), b. 1701, d. 1749 in Lancaster Co., PA., md. Anna Veronica Lung of Zollingen. Her parents were Jacob Lung (died 1746) and Anna Elisabetha Wildermuth (died shortly before Easter, 1754). All of the sons of Christian Senior were linen weavers by trade. The author on p. 96 notes that the immigrants who came to America, Hans Peter Wampfler in 1741 and Johann Christian Wampfler in 1747, were brothers and that the spelling of the surname is always "Wampler" for descendants of thise two immigrants. Anyone in America with the spelling "Wampler" thereafter is always a descendant of these two brothers no matter how distantly related. The author notes that there were two additional immigrants to America later - Michael Wampfler in 1847 from Switzerland and J.P. Wampfler in 1837 from Herbitzheim, Alsace - and descendants of these two individuals always spell their name "Wampfler." The reason is that in the mid-1700's, immigrants were anxious to fit into the a culture dominated by English and the officials were not so concerned with the proper spelling of a surname - hence Wampler. In the 1800's, the United States was an official country with immigration policies and better record keeping - hence better spelling of Wampfler. It is also noted that the Germans were the first minority group in America and subject initially to many derrogatory comments which helped shape public opinion against accepting these "foreigners."

5. See notes of brother Johann Christian for Hans Peter being listed as a godparent during his nephew Hans Georg Wampfler's christening in Keskastel 9 Aug 1716.

6. Book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D., pp. 88-91 notes that the ship Lydia arrived in Philadelphia carrying passengers identified as being from the Palatine (the present German state of Rhineland-Palatinate or Rheinland Pfalz in German. The book "Pennsylvania German Pioneers," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, as cited above, points out that vertually all German speaking people coming to America during this era were identified as Palatines. Part of the passengers could be Palatines and the remaining passengers could be German speaking people from adjacent areas to the Palatine. This was the case for the passengers aboard the ship Lydia. The following Wampflers were listed on the ship:
Hans Peter Wampfler, 40 years of age.
Hans Peter Wampfler, 18 years of age.
Hans Michel Wampfler, 16 years of age.
There were assuredly more of the family aboard but only the males age 16 and older were listed. Considering the list was made by the captain prior to the departure of a voyage that took about 3 months, the ages work out exactly. The book as photocopies of first two males who signed their names but Hans Michel did not since he probably could not write yet. The christening records for Anna Magdalena Wampfler, Hans Peter Wampfler, Jr., and Hans Michael Wampfler all indicated the family left for America May 3, 1741. Also in the record books of Zollingen (the home of Anna Veronica Lung, the wife of Hans Peter Wampfler, Sr., the following words were written on 12 Apr 1755: "Peter Wampfler married Veronica Lung, the heiress of Jacob Lung, who was a citizen of Zollingen. They have for about 15 years been moved to the new land." This was probably written since she was an heiress to her mother who was the last of her parents to die in 1754. Also on the list of arriving passengers was a Johannes Mettauer (age listed as 25) who was the son of Samuel Mettauer and Anna Magdalena Wampfler and a nephew to Hans Peter Wampfler, Sr.
Another book by the same author, "Wampler Family History, 1701-1980," pp. 1-4, adds additional insight into the voyage to America. In the late 1600's and concurrent with the internal conflicts within continental Europe, there was a visit by William Penn of Pennsylvania to the inhabitants of the German States of the Rheinland. He assured these very productive farmers, whose farming efforts were now largely in vain because of political and religious wars, that if they were to come to his Province of Pennsylvania, they would be free to worship according to their own beliefs and they would have the civil liberties they desired. By 1683 there began a steady influx of German immigrants. By 1729 the new German immigrants were required by law to take an oath of allegiance to the British Crown and also an oath of abjuration and fidelity to the laws of Pennsylvania Province. The actual voyage itself began when families left their German homeland by boarding a boat on the Rhine River around the first of May and journeyed down the Rhine through many custom inspeciton stations. The ships were often detained at each station and each family had to spend money there for essential items. This trip from their homeland to where the ship departed in Holland usually took about 4-6 weeks. There was usually also another wait in Holland of 4-6 weeks before the English ships sailed. After embarking in Holland, the ship usually had a 1-2 week layover in England awaiting proper winds for the 8-12 week transatlantic voyage. In the case of the ship Lydia, James Allen was shipmaster and they sailed from Rotterdam, Holland, with an english port stop in Deal. The ships were crowded with not enough food and water. Disease was prevalent and many passengers died. Once the ships arrived n Philadelphia, health officers from the city inspected the ships for persons with infectious diseases and if such persons were identified, the ship was ordered to be removed one mile from the city. The Wampfler family swore allegiance to the British Crown upon arrival on Sep. 29, 1741. These foreigners had faith that their new homeland would allow them to farm, prosper, and worship God in peace. This same book on p. 90 includes a photocopy of the 1749 inventory list of Hans Peter's probate; the list is in German.

7. FHL 929.273 W181sh book "Wamplers in America," by Genevieve M. Shouse, p. 2: "The first record found of Hans Peter Wampler is Warrant No. 332 which was granted to Peter 'Wambler' for 200 acres of land which adjoined the lands of Jacob Meyer and John Walsh in Bethlehem Township, Lancaster Co., PA. He agreed to pay for this land at the rate of 15 pounds, 10 shillings, plus the interest and the yearly quit-rent of one half penny Sterling, for each acre. Both payments were to begin on 1 Mar 1740. The application for this warrant does not exist and efforts to locate his place of residence at the time of the application have been unsuccessful. How he arranged to buy this land prior to his arrival in America is unknown... Hans Peter Wampler lived less than 8 years after arriving in America and died intestate in 1749 at Lebanon, Lancaster Co., PA. His widow, Veronica, survived him and made application to be the administratrix of his estate on 24 Apr 1749. Michael Wampler and Peter Wampler, planters, were her bondsmen. The amount of the bond was 300 British pounds. Veronica was granted her request and under the condition of this obligation was required to make an inventory of the personal estate of her husband. An inventory and appraisement... was made 30 Apr 1749. It was written in German and was translated for this compiler by Noah G. Good of Lancaster, PA. The condition of the paper made the translation ... difficult. Some parts of it were very blurred, illlegible and some parts were missing. According to Mr. Good, the person who wrote the names of the articles in the inventory was unable to spell correctly. Words were spelled as they were pronounced... The appraisers, Adam Ulrich and Hans Brechbiel, were probably trusted friends of Peter Wampler and were respected by his widow for their fairness and knowledge of values... The value of each article in the inventory was given in British pounds, shillings and pence. The personal estate of Peter Wampler was valued at 184 British pounds and 13 shillings. Following is the inventory and appraisement of Peter Wampler's personal estate with values indicated... One bible, 3-0-0; One testament, 0-6-0; Books, 0-17-0; One iron kettle, 0-10-0; Two small (not legible), 0-10-0; Kitchen utensils, 0-12-0; Carpentry tools, 0-15-0; Pewter ware, 1-15-0; One copper spoon, 0-50-0; All kinds of hand tools, 3-0-0; Two saws, 0-25-0; One spinning wheel, 0-6-0; Three hackels, 2-0-0; Four axes and two pick axes, 1-10-0; Small household items, 2-0-0; Man's clothing, 0-18-0; One bed with pillows and sheets, 3-10-0; Another bed with pillows and sheets, 3-20-0; One piece of goods (description not legible), 0-10-0; Another piece (description not legible), 1-10-0; One chain, 0-12-0; One small chain, 0-3-0; One wagon tongue, 0-5-0; One grindstone, 0-6-0; One sickle and some scythes, 0-10-0, One plow and attachments, 1-4-0; Horse harnesses, 2-5-0; Three hives of bees, 1-4-0; Tools for sharpening sickles and scythes, 0-10-0; Four bags, 0-8-0; One sieve and other small items, 0-20-0; One piece of flannel, 2-5-0; One straw cutting bench, 0-16-0; Three bells, 0-10-0; Two small barrels or kegs, 0-3-0; A clevis and plowshare, 0-7-6; Two bedsteads, 0-5-0; One saw to saw out boards, 0-9-6; Wool, 0-3-0; One hat, 0-2-0; One loom with all the attachments, 5-12-0; One brown horse, 3-0-0; One brown mare, 5-0-0; One gray filly, 3-5-0; One black and brown cow with calf, 3-5-0; One black spotted cow with a calf, 2-2-0; Two heifers, 2-2-0; Another heifer, 0-18-0; Three sheep, 0-12-0; Seven hogs, 3-18-0; The improvements, 112-0-0. (Note: 12 pence = 1 shilling and 20 shilling = 1 pound.)"

8. FHL book 974.8 B4pgp "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace to America," by Annette Kunselman Burgert (Camden, ME; Picton Press), pp. 2-3, 520-24:
A brief description of the area from which the Wamplers came from in the Northern Alsace:
"In the eighteenth century, the northwestern section belonged to the Counts of Nassau and was known as the Grafschaft of Nassau-Saarwerden. Several of the families mentioned in the Reformed parish records at Diedendorf actually lived in the neighboring territories of Lixheim and Vinstingen, which are today located in the neighboring Departement of Moselle. Members of these families emigrated to Pennsylvania in the eighteenth century and are included in this study, although the villages are not located in Bas-Rhin today. This area is approximately forty miles northwest of the city of Strasbourg.
As early as 1559, the Count of Nassau granted refuge in Nassau-Saarwerden to Huguenots who were expelled from French territory for religious reasons.
The Grafschaft of Nassau-Saarwerden was occupied by France and Lorraine from 1649-1670 and during this period the Lutheran religion was forbidden and the Catholic church was the official church. After a brief interval, Louis XIV invaded in 1676. In 1698 the county was returned to the jurisdiction of the Counts of Nassau, and the Lutheran religion was once more the official religion...
Wampfler, Hans Peter age 40 (Keskastel=67260 Sarre-Union; Altwiller=67260 Sarre-Union)
Wampfler, Hans Peter age 18
Wampfler, Michael age 16
[Immigrated on the ship] "Lydia," 1741; [Source:] S-H, I: 300, 301, 302 [Ralph Beaver Strassburger and William John Hinke, Pennsylvania German Pioneers. 3 vols. (Norristown, 1934)].
European Records
Keskastel Lutheran KB [Kirchebook (Church book)]:
Peter Wampffler, linenweaver at Hinsingen, and wife Veronica had:
1. Anna Magdalena bp. 7 June 1720; Sp.: Samuel Mettauer, linenweaver at Kastel; A. Magdalena, wife of Peter S__tz of Newhausel; Anna Magdalena ?___. (Record extracted 3 May 1741)
2. Hans Peter bp. 4 Aug. 1722; Sp.: Hans Peter Klein, Harskirchen; Johannes Wampffler;
Anna Elisa, wife of Jacob Lang of ?Zollingen; Maria Barbara, ?daughter of Michel Buttner (Ext. 3 May 1741).
3. Michael b. ca. 1724
Harskirchen Lutheran KB:
4. Anna Fronica b. 5 Nov. 1726, bp. 7 Nov. 1726 at Altweyler
5. Anna Barbara bp. 24 July 1729 at Altweyler [Altwiller]
6. Anna Elisabetha bp. 3 Dec. 1732 at Altweyler
7. Anna Catharina bp. __ ___ 1734
8. possible Georg, bp. not located
American Records
Hill Lutheran KB, near Annville, Lebanon co:
-Mattheis Boger m. 7 Jan. 1746 Anna Magdalena Wampflerin.
-Jacob Brenneyssen m. 13 Jan. 1747 Anna Veronica Wampflerin.
[See Burgert, The Northern Kraichgau for Boger and Brenneisen].
Rev. John Casper Stoever's Records (F. J. F. Schantz, trans. Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever, Baptismal and Marriage, 1730-1799. {Harrisburg, 1896; reprinted Baltimore 1982}. This translation contains errors and omissions.):
-John Peter Wampler m. 26 Sept. 1743 Anna Barbara Brenneiss(en), Swatara. They had children:
1. Joh. Michael b. 6 Oct. 1747, bp. 8 Nov. 1747; Sp.: Joh. Michael Wampfler and wife
2. Joh. Jacob b. 28 Sept. 1749, bp. 1 Nov. 1749; Sp.: Johan Peter Wampfler and wife Maria Barbara
3. Anna Elisabetha bp. 28 Oct. 1750; Sp.: Michael Wampfler and wife
-Georg Wampfler and wife were sp. in 1762 for a child of Mattheis Boger.
Quittopahilla Reformed KB, Lebanon Co.:
-Hans Adam Wampler and wife had a daughter: Maria Barbara bp. 21 May 1749; Sp.: Valentin Kueffer and wife
-Michael Wampler and wife Anna Elisabetha had a daughter: Elisabetha bp. 12 Aug. 1752; Sp.: Mathias Boger and wife Magdalena; Jacob Brenneisen and wife.
Quittopahilla Moravian KB:
-Georg Wambler and wife Elisabetha nee Stephan had: 1. Maria Elisabetha bp. 18 July 1759."

MARRIAGE:
1. There are some who believe that Hans Peter Wampler was married a second time to Magdalena Wolfe and they lived in Wythe County, Virginia with 7 or 8 more Children. No one tells who the children are with the exception of one name given as entry #1450 in the book: "Families and History of Sullivan Co., Tennessee, v. 1, 1779-1992," by the Holston Territory Genealogical Society, 1993, FHL Book 976.896 H2h. The information looks suspect since the name reported is John Henry Wampler, b. 1793, d. 1868. This was long after Hans Peter Wampler had died in 1749. I do not concur of a second Virginia marriage for Hans Peter.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Books, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s" and "Wampler Family History 1701-1980," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D. Note that the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City has a booklet entitled "Descendants of Hans Peter Wampler," no author noted, FHL 929.273 w181wfb which is nothing more than a copy of Fred Wampler's latter book of the two herein cited; it adds nothing new.

2. Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" 22 Feb 2003.

3. FHL film 1638364 it. 16 has a periodical newsletter published by Barbara S. Wampler entitled "Wampler Ancestors and Descendants in America." The newsletter only ran for a couple of years and was more focused on the Virginia and more modern Wamplers than what are in my database. What little it had was topical and better covered by other sources.

Hans married Anna Veronica Lung about 1719 in Zollingen, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France. Anna (daughter of Jacob Lung and Anna Elizabetha Wildermuth) was born about 1702 in Zollingen, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France; died after 1755 in of Lebanon Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Name shows in some records as Fronica which probably is a variant of Veronica.

2. Book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D., pp. 56-57 contains the following geographical information on Alsace: "No place in Europe has been subjected to more boundary changes than Alsace (in German this region is called Elsass). Today Alsace is part of France. It has changed hands between Germany and France many times. The culture of Alsace is German. Although it is part of France today, German is stll spoken freely in the smaller vallages... Alsace consists of the departments [states] of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin... It is the department of Bas-Rhin [Low Rhine] that will be of particular interest to us... [The book includes maps.] ...the distance between Keskastel to Hinsingen is about 2 miles. The French government has changed some of the German sounding village names to something that is easier to pronounce in French. The only name change that will concern us is Altweler. Today this village is called Altwiller. After wars between Germany (or, to be more exact, what was to become part of unified Germany) and France, boundaries in Alsace were often ill-defined. It is more meaningful to speak of our ancestors as being Alsatian, rather than German or French. To state that they were French is misleading, because their culture and language were German. To state that they were German is not in accord with the present boundaries of Germany. Please note that Alsace does border on the German states of Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palitinate) and Saarland. Thousands of Swiss emigrated into the Rheinland (including Alsace) following the Thirty Years War (1618-1638). Most of this movement took place in the last half of the 1600's. Among these immigrants was Christian Wampfler of Diemtigtal, Zwischenflüh, Switzerland who was to settle in Sparsbach, Alsace." [Note: the villages of Keskatel, Hinsingen, Altwiller, Zollingen, and Diedendorf all appear to be within a 4-5 mile radius of Altwiller; however, this whole grouping of villages appear to be 20 or so miles west of Sparsbach and about 8 miles southwest of Herbitzheim.]

3. Book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D., p. 64, summarizes his findings of vital information regarding this individual as follows: Johann Peter (Johann Peter), b. 1701, d. 1749 in Lancaster Co., PA., md. Anna Veronica Lung of Zollingen. Her parents were Jacob Lung (died 1746) and Anna Elisabetha Wildermuth (died shortly before Easter, 1754). All of the sons of Christian Senior were linen weavers by trade.

4. Book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D., pp. 88-91 notes that the ship Lydia arrived in Philadelphia carrying passengers identified as being from the Palatine (the present German state of Rhineland-Palatinate or Rheinland Pfalz in German. The book "Pennsylvania German Pioneers," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, as cited above, points out that vertually all German speaking people coming to America during this era were identified as Palatines. Part of the passengers could be Palatines and the remaining passengers could be German speaking people from adjacent areas to the Palatine. This was the case for the passengers aboard the ship Lydia. The following Wampflers were listed on the ship:
Hans Peter Wampfler, 40 years of age.
Hans Peter Wampfler, 18 years of age.
Hans Michel Wampfler, 16 years of age.
There were assuredly more of the family aboard but only the males age 16 and older were listed. Considering the list was made by the captain prior to the departure of a voyage that took about 3 months, the ages work out exactly. The book as photocopies of first two males who signed their names but Hans Michel did not since he probably could not write yet. The christening records for Anna Magdalena Wampfler, Hans Peter Wampfler, Jr., and Hans Michael Wampfler all indicated the family left for America May 3, 1741. Also in the record books of Zollingen (the home of Anna Veronica Lung, the wife of Hans Peter Wampfler, Sr., the following words were written on 12 Apr 1755: "Peter Wampfler married Veronica Lung, the heiress of Jacob Lung, who was a citizen of Zollingen. They have for about 15 years been moved to the new land." This was probably written since she was an heiress to her mother who was the last of her parents to die in 1754. Also on the list of arriving passengers was a Johannes Mettauer (age listed as 25) who was the son of Samuel Mettauer and Anna Magdalena Wampfler and a nephew to Hans Peter Wampfler, Sr.
Another book by the same author, "Wampler Family History, 1701-1980," pp. 1-4, adds additional insight into the voyage to America. In the late 1600's and concurrent with the internal conflicts within continental Europe, there was a visit by William Penn of Pennsylvania to the inhabitants of the German States of the Rheinland. He assured these very productive farmers, whose farming efforts were now largely in vain because of political and religious wars, that if they were to come to his Province of Pennsylvania, they would be free to worship according to their own beliefs and they would have the civil liberties they desired. By 1683 there began a steady influx of German immigrants. By 1729 the new German immigrants were required by law to take an oath of allegiance to the British Crown and also an oath of abjuration and fidelity to the laws of Pennsylvania Province. The actual voyage itself began when families left their German homeland by boarding a boat on the Rhine River around the first of May and journeyed down the Rhine through many custom inspeciton stations. The ships were often detained at each station and each family had to spend money there for essential items. This trip from their homeland to where the ship departed in Holland usually took about 4-6 weeks. There was usually also another wait in Holland of 4-6 weeks before the English ships sailed. After embarking in Holland, the ship usually had a 1-2 week layover in England awaiting proper winds for the 8-12 week transatlantic voyage. In the case of the ship Lydia, James Allen was shipmaster and they sailed from Rotterdam, Holland, with an english port stop in Deal. The ships were crowded with not enough food and water. Disease was prevalent and many passengers died. Once the ships arrived n Philadelphia, health officers from the city inspected the ships for persons with infectious diseases and if such persons were identified, the ship was ordered to be removed one mile from the city. The Wampfler family swore allegiance to the British Crown upon arrival on Sep. 29, 1741. These foreigners had faith that their new homeland would allow them to farm, prosper, and worship God in peace.

5. Book, "Wampler Family History 1701-1980," by Fred B. Wampler, 1980, p. 91, has a photocopy of Veronica Wampfler's signature which was signed in conjunction with her husband Hans Peter Wampfler, Sr.'s probate on 24 Apr 1749.

6. FHL book 974.8 B4pgp "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from the Northern Alsace to America," by Annette Kunselman Burgert (Camden, ME; Picton Press), pp. 2-3, 520-24:
A brief description of the area from which the Wamplers came from in the Northern Alsace:
"In the eighteenth century, the northwestern section belonged to the Counts of Nassau and was known as the Grafschaft of Nassau-Saarwerden. Several of the families mentioned in the Reformed parish records at Diedendorf actually lived in the neighboring territories of Lixheim and Vinstingen, which are today located in the neighboring Departement of Moselle. Members of these families emigrated to Pennsylvania in the eighteenth century and are included in this study, although the villages are not located in Bas-Rhin today. This area is approximately forty miles northwest of the city of Strasbourg.
As early as 1559, the Count of Nassau granted refuge in Nassau-Saarwerden to Huguenots who were expelled from French territory for religious reasons.
The Grafschaft of Nassau-Saarwerden was occupied by France and Lorraine from 1649-1670 and during this period the Lutheran religion was forbidden and the Catholic church was the official church. After a brief interval, Louis XIV invaded in 1676. In 1698 the county was returned to the jurisdiction of the Counts of Nassau, and the Lutheran religion was once more the official religion...
Wampfler, Hans Peter age 40 (Keskastel=67260 Sarre-Union; Altwiller=67260 Sarre-Union)
Wampfler, Hans Peter age 18
Wampfler, Michael age 16
[Immigrated on the ship] "Lydia," 1741; [Source:] S-H, I: 300, 301, 302 [Ralph Beaver Strassburger and William John Hinke, Pennsylvania German Pioneers. 3 vols. (Norristown, 1934)].
European Records
Keskastel Lutheran KB [Kirchebook (Church book)]:
Peter Wampffler, linenweaver at Hinsingen, and wife Veronica had:
1. Anna Magdalena bp. 7 June 1720; Sp.: Samuel Mettauer, linenweaver at Kastel; A. Magdalena, wife of Peter S__tz of Newhausel; Anna Magdalena ?___. (Record extracted 3 May 1741)
2. Hans Peter bp. 4 Aug. 1722; Sp.: Hans Peter Klein, Harskirchen; Johannes Wampffler;
Anna Elisa, wife of Jacob Lang of ?Zollingen; Maria Barbara, ?daughter of Michel Buttner (Ext. 3 May 1741).
3. Michael b. ca. 1724
Harskirchen Lutheran KB:
4. Anna Fronica b. 5 Nov. 1726, bp. 7 Nov. 1726 at Altweyler
5. Anna Barbara bp. 24 July 1729 at Altweyler [Altwiller]
6. Anna Elisabetha bp. 3 Dec. 1732 at Altweyler
7. Anna Catharina bp. __ ___ 1734
8. possible Georg, bp. not located
American Records
Hill Lutheran KB, near Annville, Lebanon co:
-Mattheis Boger m. 7 Jan. 1746 Anna Magdalena Wampflerin.
-Jacob Brenneyssen m. 13 Jan. 1747 Anna Veronica Wampflerin.
[See Burgert, The Northern Kraichgau for Boger and Brenneisen].
Rev. John Casper Stoever's Records (F. J. F. Schantz, trans. Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever, Baptismal and Marriage, 1730-1799. {Harrisburg, 1896; reprinted Baltimore 1982}. This translation contains errors and omissions.):
-John Peter Wampler m. 26 Sept. 1743 Anna Barbara Brenneiss(en), Swatara. They had children:
1. Joh. Michael b. 6 Oct. 1747, bp. 8 Nov. 1747; Sp.: Joh. Michael Wampfler and wife
2. Joh. Jacob b. 28 Sept. 1749, bp. 1 Nov. 1749; Sp.: Johan Peter Wampfler and wife Maria Barbara
3. Anna Elisabetha bp. 28 Oct. 1750; Sp.: Michael Wampfler and wife
-Georg Wampfler and wife were sp. in 1762 for a child of Mattheis Boger.
Quittopahilla Reformed KB, Lebanon Co.:
-Hans Adam Wampler and wife had a daughter: Maria Barbara bp. 21 May 1749; Sp.: Valentin Kueffer and wife
-Michael Wampler and wife Anna Elisabetha had a daughter: Elisabetha bp. 12 Aug. 1752; Sp.: Mathias Boger and wife Magdalena; Jacob Brenneisen and wife.
Quittopahilla Moravian KB:
-Georg Wambler and wife Elisabetha nee Stephan had: 1. Maria Elisabetha bp. 18 July 1759."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Book, "Wampler Family History 1500s - 1700s," by Fred B. Wampler, Ph.D.

2. Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" 22 Feb 2003.

Notes:

RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Notes from Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" 22 Feb 2003:
A. Books, "Wamplers in America," by G. M. Shouse - 929.273, W181 -sh; "Wampler Family History 1701-1980" by Fred Wampler 929.273 W 181-w.
B. Valentine was an Anabaptist.
C. Adelshofen Lutheran Records, per Annette K. Burgert, "18th Century Emigrants, Northern Kraichgau, PA." German Soc. Pg. 74.
D. Muddy Creek Lutheran Records of Lancaster Co., PA, per Annette K. Burgert, "18th Century Emigrants, Northern Kraichgau, PA." German Soc. Pg. 74. Valentine and Margaretha sponsored in 1736 a child of Philipp Schweickert.
E. Book, "Brenizer Then and Now," by The Brenizer Historical Society. Pub. Jun., 1988. Valentine arrived in Philadelphia in Sept. 1730 on the ship named Alexander and Ann.
F. "Pennsylvania German Pioneers," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, LL.D. Publication of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia from 1727-1808. Vol. 1. Arrived on Ship Alexander & Anne, and took the Oath, 5 Sept. 1730. Pg 35 & 36
G. Pedigree Chart of Doris (Skipper) Eggleston of Virginia Beach, VA, dtd. 7 Sep 1995.
H. "Descendants of Valentine Brenneisen, Arrived in Philadelphia in 1730," compiled by A. Hunter Rineer, Jr. of Lancaster, PA. 1982. A 13 page article.
I. aka Hans Veltin, Hans Ulrich Crinston.

2. Alternative birthplace some use is Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands; however, I do not believe so - this was the port from which the ship that brought him to America departed and the ship's list notes he was of Palatine which is in the Baden area of Germany. Alternative death may be 1740 which is unlikely considering inventory quoted below which shows a death date of 27 Aug 1737. Alternative burial may Lutheran Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, PA.

3. FHL book 974.8 B4 pgp, Pennsylvania German Society, vol. 16, 1983, "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German-speaking Lands to North America," vol. I: The Northern Kraichgau, by Annette Kunselman Burgert, pp. 74-75:
"Adelshofen = 7519 Eppingen
69. Breneisen, Joh. Valeintin
"Alexander & Anne," 1730
S-H 36
Adelshofen Lutheran KB:
m. 8 Nov. 1724, after premature concubitum, Valentin Brenneisen, servant of Samuel Bar, Anabaptist, and Margaretha Hertzler (Catholic), daughter of Andreas Hertzlin of Gimbert. Joh. Valentin Breneisen, day laborer at the Dammhoff, and wife Anna Margaretha (Catholic) had:
1. Job. Friedrich b. 23 June 1726
2. Joh. Rudolff b. 21 Sept. 1728
Pennsylvania records:
Muddy Creek Lutheran KB, Lancaster Co.:
Valentin Brenn Eisen, deceased, had:
1. Joh. Martin b. 4 Sept. 1731
2. Joh. Jacob b. 17 Sept. 1733
3. Joh. Cunradt b. 1 Feb. 1736
Joh. Valentin Brenneisen and wife Margaretha sp. 1736 a child of Philipp Schweickert. m. 13 Sept. 1737 Johannes Ulrich and Margaretha Brenn Eisen, surviving widow of Valentin.
Stoever's Records:
m. 17 Jan. 1749 Rudolph Brenneisen and Anna Barbara Schaeffer, Cocalico
Pennsylvania Patent Book AA-2:518
Warrant dated 30 Apr. 1746, surveyed 13 Dec. 1748, A 154 A. tract in Earl twp., Lancaster co. to Hans Urigh. Urigh died, leaving land to two step-sons, Conrad and Valentine Breneisen. Valentine released his right to Conrad on 15 Mar. 1758. Patented 13 Feb. 1762, recorded 19 Feb. 1762.
Rudolph Breneisen nat. Philadelphia 10 April 1760."

4. FHL book 974.811 W3s "Pennsylvania German Pioneers, a Publication of the Original Lists of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia from 1727 to 1808," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, 3 vols. (Picton Press, 1992), pp. 34-37; the following list appears to only list male heads of household:
"(List 12 A) Ship Alexander and Anne, William Clymer, Master, Septr. 5, 1730:
-George Michl. Brinsens
"At the Courthouse of Philadelphia, Sepr. 5th, 1730, ... A list presented of the Names of Forty six Palatines, who with their families, making in all about 130 persons, were imported her in the Ship Alexr. & Ann, William Clymer, master, from Rotterdam, but last from Deal." From the Minutes of the Provincial Council, printed in "Colonial Records," Vol. III, p. 386.
"(List 12 B) (Palatines imported in the Ship Alexander & Anne, William Clymer, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Deal. Qualified Sept. 5th, 1730.)
-Hans Veltin Brenneisen
-Jerg Michel Brenneisen
"(List 12 C) We do swear or solemly declare, that we deny all obedience to the Pope of Rome; and further swear or solemly declare that no Prince or Person whatsoever hath any Right or Title to the Crown of Great Britain but his Majesty George the Second and his lawful Issue.
-Hans Veltin Brenneisen
-Jerg Michel Brenneisen"

5. Http://www.geocities.com/breniser2000/brenizerhistory.html: from "Breniser, Then and Now" (1730-1988) published by the Brenizer Historical Society (Breniser Family and Brenizer town history): "History of Brenizer, Pennsylvania. Nestled in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania, on the northern edge of Westmoreland County, lies the small village of Brenizer. Although approximately 175 families live here at the present time, this was not always a village. In the 1800's, this area was owned by the Breniser family and used as a farmland, but hidden under this land was a rich treasure of coal. When the mining days began, the town was slowly built up to be one of the nicest mining towns in this area. We have traced some of the ancestors of the original Breniser family to Germany, where some descendants still live. The name Breniser comes from the name Brennelsen, which means: Bren (Burn) Eisen (Iron). Through the years, the Breniser name has been spelled many different ways. Hans Veltin (John Valentine) and Gorge Michel (George Michael) Brenneisen arrived in Philadelphia in September of 1730 on the ship named Alexander and Ann. Their records, including taking the Oath of Allegiance to King George III, are documented in the Pennsylvania Archives and also in Daniel Rupp's list of German passengers, which is considered to be a classic in the documentation of German immigrants. The two immigrants came from the Palatinate; that region of the Neckar Valley, southeast of Heidelberg, is now in the state of Baden-Wurrtenberg. This particular branch of the family, according to Wilhelm Brenneisen, the present day family historian in Germany, came from Lohrbach. Before immigrating, they worked on a large farm as day laborers. The name of the farm and village, still existing today, is called the Damnhof. John Valentine Brenneisen had several children when he arrived in the United States in 1730, and he had more children after he settled here. George Michael seems to have disappeared from sight soon after he arrived, since nothing more has been discovered about him. John Valentine's children grew up in Lancaster County. At the same time, however, the names Jacob and Christian were appearing on tax records in Bedford and Somerset Counties, and family members think they are George Michael's descendants. At Hill Church (Berg Kirche, Church on the Quitapohila) a record exists that shows the marriage of Jacob Brenneisen and Anna Veronica Wampfler in 1747. Later that year, a son, Michael, was born, followed by a son Jacob and a daughter Anna Barbara. We believe that Michael, born in 1747, is the father of Peter Breniser, who came to Westmoreland County. There is no documentation to prove this, but the family believes this. Jacob, the father of Michael, and his family left the Lutheran Church, according to the church record, and became Tunkers. Michael's wife, Barbara Myers Movers, was a Mennonite. Apparently, they did not keep records as the Lutherans did, therefore we cannot obtain any information on their church life. Michael is listed in the Pennsylvania Archives on the Revolutionary War lists, but he is also listed as a conscientious objector who did not want to fight because of his religious beliefs. In the State Archives in Harrisburg, Michael was continually being fined for not showing up to church, and so forth. Michael is listed as a head of household in the 1790 census. The family probably moved around quite a bit, and Michael is found in Elk Lick and Brothers Valley Townships in Lebanon and Somerset Counties prior to 1800. He is located in the south of Westmoreland County by 1802. A copy of a land transaction between Michael Breniser and John McCabe, dated October 1, 1802, was found. Both parties are said to be of Unity Township, Westmoreland County. It was the sale of twenty acres, "a piece of ground whereon he now lives situated on the waters of the Nine Mile Run." On April 4, 1805, Michael Breniser bought 225 acres. In 1812, Michael bought from Jacob Inistman 152 acres in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. On July 2, 1816, Michael and Barbara Breniser of East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, sold 152 acres to Peter Lucks for $4.258. In 1820, Michael is found in West Huntingdon Township on the Federal Census records, but has never been found on any record afterward. Although there are many descendants of George Michael Brenneisen and John Valentine Brenneisen, the descendants who are of great importance to this history were born in the 1800's. Down through the years, some of the same names were used repeatedly and, as a result, it can become very confusing to the reader. Whenever possible, we have used middle initials to distinguish between various family members. Although the original descendants settled in various places in Pennsylvania, moving often and buying other pieces of property, they eventually settled in Derry Township. Courtesy of Wilhelm Brenneisen."

6. Http://english-america.com/spls/730pa001.html ship passenger lists: September 5, 1730, "The Alexander & Ann," from Rotterdam, Netherland, but last from Deal, England, arrived at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Compiled by Donna Ristenbatt for the time and effort she put into preparing and posting her excellent passenger list for the benefit of all. Thanks are also due her for approval of posting this alphabetized name reference extracted from her list. For ship's description and passenger information for this voyage, see Donna Speer Ristenbatt's Ships' List. Note: These three lists contains duplications of names, which show spelling variations, since it was derived from multiple lists in the above source.
List 1 - The signers of the Oath of Allegiance to England: "Palatines imported in the Ship Alexander & Anne, William Clymer, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Deal. Qualified September 5, 1730. At the Courthouse of Philadelphia, September 5th, 1730.... A list was presented of the Names of Forty six Palatines, who with their families, making in all about one hundred and thirty persons, were imported here in the Ship Alexander & Ann, William Clymer, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Deal." From the Minutes of the Provincial Council, printed in the Colonial Records, Vol. III, p. 386: (List follows with 'Hans Veltin Brenneisen' and 'Jerg Michel Brenneisen' separated by 14 names.)
List 2: The signers of the Oath of Abjuration: "We do swear or solemnly declare, that we deny all obedience to the Pope of Rome; and further swear or solemnly declare that no Prince or Person whatsoever hath any Right or Title to the Crown of Great Britain but his Majesty George the Second and his lawful Issue: (List follows including 'Hans Veltin Brenneisen' and 'Jerg Michel Brenneisen' separated by 6 names.)September 5, 1730. The Persons whose names are above written took & subscribed the Qualification by Law directed before His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the City & County of Philadelphia."

DEATH:
1. FHL book 929.273B735bw p. 63: "The Brandhofer, Brauneler, Brenneiser Family from Eastern to Western Pennsylvania," compiled by W.R. Branthoover, 1978, p. 63, has the following excerpt "Inventory of of the Estate of Valentine Breneisen, 1740": "A True Inventory of all the goods and Effects of Valentine Breneisen Last Deceased ___ the 27 day of August 1737 and given in by John Woorick.
The J___servmest, 60L.
to a horse sadele and Bridel, 7L,10s.
to a working horse, 6L.
to a horse geirse (?) and ___, 10s.
to a pan of olde plow yoreus, 10s.
to 3 cows and a hifer & 4 sheep, 9L.
to hoges & wheat, rye, Braly & oats, 6L.
to flax and H a ___ & big yoren (yarn?), 3 L.
to 2 small yaren ___ withe some other small Household goods in the kickin, 12s.
to a olde crose Kot saw at 15 see a chain 10, 1L,5s.
to Axes Hachet crobing other ___.
to Dung truck & fork augurs small things, 1L,15s.
to a tub an Breaikes 10 ___ ___ ___ ___.
to a ___ ___ for Beding and linen.
to a ___ of olde ___ brushes and a cot, 1L,18s.
to 7 head of horned cattell, 10L,5s.
to a mear and 2 Colts, 5L,4s,2d.
Total: 117L,14s,2d. Appressed ___ us, George __orb, Ennob L. Bowins."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. FHL film 1597995 it. 21 "Brenneisen Family Notebook" was not helpful. It is a random collection of someone's notebook on the Brenneisens donated to the FHL in 1992. Most are scribblings and are in German. It does appear that the Brenneisens are a prominent family in the area from which they come from.

Johann married Anna Margaretha Hertzler on 8 Nov 1724 in Adelshofen, Eppingen, Baden, Germany. Anna (daughter of Andreas Hertzler or Hertzlin) was born about 1700 in , , Germany; died after 7 Feb 1758 in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Notes from Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" 22 Feb 2003:
a. Books, "Wamplers in America," by G. M. Shouse - 929.273, W181 -sh; "Wampler Family History 1701-1980" by Fred Wampler 929.273 W 181-w.
b. Anna Margaretha was a Catholic.
c. Adelshofen Lutheran Records, per Annette K. Burgert, "18th Century Emigrants, Northern Kraichgau, PA." German Soc. Pg. 74.
d. Pedigree Chart of Doris (Skipper) Eggleston of Virginia Beach, VA, dtd. 7 Sep 1995.
e. "Descendants of Valentine Brenneisen, Arrived in Philadelphia in 1730," compiled by A. Hunter Rineer, Jr. of Lancaster, PA. 1982.

2. FHL book 974.8 B4 pgp, Pennsylvania German Society, vol. 16, 1983, "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German-speaking Lands to North America," vol. I: The Northern Kraichgau, by Annette Kunselman Burgert, pp. 74-75:
"Adelshofen = 7519 Eppingen
69. Breneisen, Joh. Valeintin
"Alexander & Anne," 1730
S-H 36
Adelshofen Lutheran KB:
m. 8 Nov. 1724, after premature concubitum, Valentin Brenneisen, servant of Samuel Bar, Anabaptist, and Margaretha Hertzler (Catholic), daughter of Andreas Hertzlin of Gimbert. Joh. Valentin Breneisen, day laborer at the Dammhoff, and wife Anna Margaretha (Catholic) had:
1. Job. Friedrich b. 23 June 1726
2. Joh. Rudolff b. 21 Sept. 1728
Pennsylvania records:
Muddy Creek Lutheran KB, Lancaster Co.:
Valentin Brenn Eisen, deceased, had:
1. Joh. Martin b. 4 Sept. 1731
2. Joh. Jacob b. 17 Sept. 1733
3. Joh. Cunradt b. 1 Feb. 1736
Joh. Valentin Brenneisen and wife Margaretha sp. 1736 a child of Philipp Schweickert. m. 13 Sept. 1737 Johannes Ulrich and Margaretha Brenn Eisen, surviving widow of Valentin.
Stoever's Records:
m. 17 Jan. 1749 Rudolph Brenneisen and Anna Barbara Schaeffer, Cocalico
Pennsylvania Patent Book AA-2:518
Warrant dated 30 Apr. 1746, surveyed 13 Dec. 1748, A 154 A. tract in Earl twp., Lancaster co. to Hans Urigh. Urigh died, leaving land to two step-sons, Conrad and Valentine Breneisen. Valentine released his right to Conrad on 15 Mar. 1758. Patented 13 Feb. 1762, recorded 19 Feb. 1762.
Rudolph Breneisen nat. Philadelphia 10 April 1760."


BIOGRAPHY:
1. Mentioned in will of second husband in FHL Book: "The Brandhofer, Brauneler, Brenneiser Family from Eastern to Western Pennsylvania," compiled by W.R. Branthoover, 1978, p. 64, has the following excerpt: "After the death of Hans Valentine his widow Margaretha married Jo Urick whose will follows:
Earltown [Earl Township] the 7th February 1758.
Even this puts me in mind of going hence and of my Mortalyty because God Hath Wisietet me with an hard Sicknis and it is Seemingly Nigh Deth by Virtue of these Letters Given befor God the Allmighty and the under writen witnesses my Last will.
I John Urick Give and Give over to my two StepSons namly Conrad and Valentin Op, Rudolph Breneisen, Henry Kemper and Jacob Holtzinger, with wagon harness and Geers and Horned Cattle in Sumaall what is on the Place, thethern and ther Heirs for there own. Excepting my wife, their mother, shall have the out standing mony the Grain on the Loft and the Grain now Standing in the feeld and for her Maintainans During her Life the one halfe of wht Stands in the Agreement wich Christian Harman Hath in Kiping an and I Bequeth to my Brother Valentin Urick in Tolpehoken for his Heirship, Five pound to my Sister Ottilia in Dutchland one Shilling Starling for her Shear. To my Step-son Rudolph Breneise one Shilling Starling for his Shear and to Martin Breneisen one Shilling Starling for his Shear and Jacob Breneison one Shilling Starling for his Shear and further the Luthern Church Four pounds Ten Shillings and I Chuse for Executors Henry Sower and Valentin Opp for that the articels for my last will shall all be kept befor God the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost and witnesses present beside my
own hand and Seal. John Gehr and George Yundt. Johnnes Urick seal. (The above will is transcribed from the original which is written in German.)"

MARRIAGE:
1. Http://www.pa-roots.com/~lancaster/church/stoever/stoevermarriage1.html: "Marriage Records of Rev. John Casper Stoever of Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania," compiled by Mildred Smith (msmith@cybermania.net); these following individuals are all relatives and the marriage of this person is noted with an asterisk:
*1737 09 18 Brenneis, Margaretha (Cocalico) - Uhrich, Johannes  1749 01 17 Brenneisen, Rudolph - Schaeffer, Anna Barbara (Cocalico) 1747 01 13 Brenneiser, Jacob (Lebanon) - Wampsler, Anna Veronica (Lebanon)  1743 09 26 Brenneiss, Anna Barbara (Swatara) - Wampler, John Peter  1751 01 21 Brennersen, John - Minier, Christina(Bethel)
1743 09 26 Wampler, John Peter - Brenneiss, Anna Barbara (Swatara)  1746 01 07 Wampsler, Anna Magdalena (Lebanon) - Boger, Mattheis (Lebanon)  1747 01 13 Wampsler, Anna Veronica (Lebanon) - Brenneiser, Jacob (Lebanon)

2. FHL 929.273 W181sh book "Wamplers in America," by Genevieve M. Shouse, pp. 365-6, gives some of the history of the "The Hill Church (Berg Kirche)": "The Hill Church is located four miles northwest of Lebanon, Pennsylvania in North Annville Township. It was built in 1733 and was used jointly by the Lutheran and Reformed congregations. Ref. John Casper Stoever formed the congregation in 1733. Rev. Stoever called it 'the church on the Quittapahilla' because he lived and had a mill on that stream. The Hill Church was the first organization for religious services in what is now Lebanon County and was the first to erect church buildings. According to Egle's history of Lebanon County, '...In 1754, and thereafter, when the Indians made frequent incursions, people often took their guns with them to defend themselves against savages. During divine service men with loaded muskets were placed at the door as sentinels.' The present church, built in 1837, is the third church in the same location. An ancient grave yard adjoins the church and many old markers are long gone. [The book has a picture rendering of the old two story Hill Church.]"