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John Sollenberger

Male 1771 - 1852  (81 years)


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  1. 1.  John Sollenberger was born in 1771; died in 1852 in Pleasant Hall, Franklin County, PA; was buried in Burkhart Cem., Franklin County, PA.

    Notes:

    "ABRAM W. SOLLENBERGER FAMILY" by Samuel G. Sollenberger (1967)--
    Coyle Library, Chambersburg, PA, information obtained in a letter from
    Carole Magnuson, 2617 Zurich Ct., Woodridge, IL 60517, May 10, 1988.
    "Both (John and Elizabeth) buried at Burkhart Cem., near Pleasant
    Hall, Franklin County Pa now within Letterkenny Army Depot. Graves
    marked with rough limestone and no inscriptions. Will recorded
    Chambersburg, Pa. Book E. Page 386, June 7, 1852. There children are:
    John, Daniel, Christian, Catherine, Martin, Elizabeth, Peter,
    Susanna, Maria, Henry, Jacob, Abraham."

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Wingert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Daniel Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Catherine Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Martin Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Elizabeth Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. Peter Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 8. Susanna Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 9. Maria Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 10. Henry Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 11. Jacob Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 12. Abraham Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 13. Christian Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1795; died in 1868 in Noble County, IN; was buried in Indian Village Cem., Noble County, IN.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  2. 3.  Daniel Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  3. 4.  Catherine Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  4. 5.  Martin Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  5. 6.  Elizabeth Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  6. 7.  Peter Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Notes:

    Possible owner of this bible sold on ebay
    SOLLENBERGER FAMILY BIBLE - Peter Sollenberger (b Dec 6, 1805) and
    Fannie Wenger (b Dec 26, 1810) -
    Letterkenny Twp, FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA - Children: Elizabeth W. Sollenberger and
    Abraham W. Sollenberger - includes a separate page of calligraphy similar to that shown - also three other loose pieces of paper with other information - 1) information on the family in German and includes the
    following children: Elizabeth, Abraham, Katarina, Freni, Maria, Anna; - 2)
    information apparently at the death of Maria W. Sollenberger Jan 25, 1918 (note of
    thanks); 3) Information on Abraham Wenger (b Nov 13, 1778) and wife, Elizabeth (b
    June 1, 1779) and his children: Martin, Catharine, Elisabeth, Anna, John, Jacob,
    Christian, Fanny, Abraham, Barbra, Henry, Samuel, Michael, and Joseph - Rubber
    stamp at bottom of this latter paper carries the name of Chas. J. Arnold, Artistic
    Penman, Shippensburg (Cumberland County), PA - who perhaps was going
    to create the same calligraphic work for Fannie Wenger's parents and brothers and
    sisters - a very nice item! - approx 6 x 9 inches - 3 inches thick - Publ American Bible
    Society, NY - 1857 - Cover intact but scuffed


  7. 8.  Susanna Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  8. 9.  Maria Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  9. 10.  Henry Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  10. 11.  Jacob Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  11. 12.  Abraham Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  12. 13.  Christian Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1795; died in 1868 in Noble County, IN; was buried in Indian Village Cem., Noble County, IN.

    Notes:

    Dates taken from tombstone

    Ancestry.com
    Christian Sollenberger
    Birth: 1795-06-25 (25 Jun 1795) - Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania
    Death: 1868-12-15 (15 Dec 1868)
    Marriage: 1816 - Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania
    Spouse: Sarah Holler


    1850 United States Federal Census
    about Christian Solenberger
    Name: Christian Solenberger
    Age: 55
    Estimated birth year: abt 1795
    Birth Place: Pennsylvania
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania
    Family Number: 142
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Christian Solenberger 55
    Sarah Solenberger 57
    Christy Solenberger 22
    Fanny Solenberger 20

    Family/Spouse: Sarah. Sarah was born in 1793; died in 1876 in Noble County, IN; was buried in Indian Village Cem., Noble County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Catherine Sollenberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Oct 1823 in PA; died on 8 Aug 1893 in Noble County, IN; was buried in Indian Village Cem., Noble County, IN.


Generation: 3

  1. 14.  Catherine Sollenberger Descendancy chart to this point (13.Christian2, 1.John1) was born on 23 Oct 1823 in PA; died on 8 Aug 1893 in Noble County, IN; was buried in Indian Village Cem., Noble County, IN.

    Notes:

    Birth date calculated by Yr. Months and days calender Death date
    taken from tombstone

    Family/Spouse: Anthony Knepper. Anthony (son of Samuel Knepper and Biddinger) was born on 17 Mar 1818 in PA; died on 20 Jul 1899 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN; was buried in Indian Village Cem., Noble County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Phares Knepper  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1845 in Franklin County, PA.
    2. 16. Sarah Catherine Knepper  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1847 in Franklin County, PA; died on 6 Jun 1923; was buried in Oak Grove Cem..
    3. 17. Susan Knepper  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1849 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN.
    4. 18. William Knepper  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1852 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN.
    5. 19. Margaret Knepper  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1854 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN.


Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Phares Knepper Descendancy chart to this point (14.Catherine3, 13.Christian2, 1.John1) was born about 1845 in Franklin County, PA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Y
    Y
    Y
    Y


  2. 16.  Sarah Catherine Knepper Descendancy chart to this point (14.Catherine3, 13.Christian2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Jan 1847 in Franklin County, PA; died on 6 Jun 1923; was buried in Oak Grove Cem..

    Notes:

    Obituary Notice--Sarah Catherine (Knepper) Stocker "Sarah
    Catherine Stocker, nee Knepper, daughter of Anthony and Catherine
    Knepper, was born Jan. 29, 1847, and died June 4, 1923. At the age of
    2 years the family moved from Pennsylvania to Indiana, and settled in
    the vicinity surrounding the place of her demise." "On Nov. 19,
    1866, she was united in holy wedlock with Wm. S. Stocker. Eight
    children were born to them, five of whom survive: George, of Spokane,
    Washington; Edward and Samuel near the old homestead; Rosa Koher and
    Myrtle Earll, also residing in the nearby vicinity, also and brother
    and a sister, besides eighteen grandchildren, and four
    great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends." "On July
    24, 1922, her companion left her for that long journey home. About 26
    years ago she with her husband joined the Oak Grove United Brethren
    church, at which place she was a faithful and estimable member until
    she joined the Band Triumphant. She will be greatly missed in the
    home and church. Funeral services was conducted from the home of her
    son, Edward Stocker to the Oak Grove church and cemetary in charge of
    Rev. M. Herner, assissted by her pastor, Rev. Masters. Peace to her
    ashes."

    Sarah married William Sylvester Stocker on 19 Nov 1866. William (son of Andrew A. Stocker and Margaret Strieby) was born on 1 May 1842 in Gnadenhutten, Tuscarawas County, OH; died on 24 Jul 1922 in Tippecanoe Twp., Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Franklin S. Stocker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1867; died on 1 Jul 1888.
    2. 21. Perry William Stocker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1869 in Noble County, IN; died on 26 Dec 1902; was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Kosciusko County, IN.
    3. 22. George Elmer Stocker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1871; died in Spokane, WA.
    4. 23. Edward Harlin Stocker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1875 in Kosciusko County, IN; died in Noble County, IN.
    5. 24. Rosa Belle Stocker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1879.
    6. 25. Samuel Walden Stocker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1881.
    7. 26. Myrtle Odelle Stocker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1884.
    8. 27. Forrest A. Stocker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1887; died on 15 Oct 1898.

  3. 17.  Susan Knepper Descendancy chart to this point (14.Catherine3, 13.Christian2, 1.John1) was born about 1849 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Y
    Y
    Y
    Y


  4. 18.  William Knepper Descendancy chart to this point (14.Catherine3, 13.Christian2, 1.John1) was born about 1852 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Y
    Y
    Y
    Y


  5. 19.  Margaret Knepper Descendancy chart to this point (14.Catherine3, 13.Christian2, 1.John1) was born about 1854 in Sparta Twp., Noble County, IN.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Y
    Y
    Y
    Y



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