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Am searching for the parents/siblings/descendants of Jesse Sowders
b. 1816
(Trenton, Mercer Co. NJ) d. 1/17/1892 Tecuseh, Johnson Co., Neb
buried
in Cleves, Ohio.
Jesse Sowders m. 1st Laurenda Ellen Sage, 2nd Adaline ? Children
of Jesse
and Ellen: Stillman b. 1858 Ind., Joseph b. 1860 Ind., rebecca
b. 1860 Ind.,
Sarah b. 1862 Ind., Joshua b. 1864 Ind and a female (name illegible) b.
1868.
Frederick Sowders b. 1813 NJ d.??
Frederick m. Charlotte ?? Children: Ann E. 1855 Ind, Female (name
illegible) 1857 Ind. Abigail b. 1860 Ind., Lenonadan b. 1863 Ind.
Emily b. 1866 Ind.
Elizabeth b. 1868 Ind.
Stillman Sowders m. Sarah Elizabeth Goodpasture b. 1870 Ind.
Children:
Pearley 1885 OH, Rebecca 1887 OH., Anna 1888 OH, Jessey 1893 OH,
Ollie 1895
Ind., and Adaline 1897 Ind.
These families resided in Deaborn Co., Ind., Hamilton Co., Ohio,
Newton
Co., Ind., and Hamilton Co, OH.
Any info appreciated. SD74114@aol.com
Pat Davis
Trying to find the parentage of John Caldwell Souders born April
25, 1853
in Cornishville, Kentucky. He married Nancy Ellen Atkinson. Nancy's
family
was Morman but don't know if John was. He has a brother, William,
born
1858, and married Vianer Atkinson and Abner, another brother was
found living
with them on an 1880 census for Wayne County, Ky. Tradition
has it that their
father was John from Soudersburg, PA and his father was Jacob as
from PA.
John and William both migrated to Missouri with the Atkinsons and
Cashatt
families. They settled in the Caldwell County area which at
that time was
a Morman county. I have checked the Morman records in Missouri and
can only
find the Atkinson names there. Thanks for any help!
Marcia
"http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/e/h/Marcia-J-Behnke/"
I am seeking information on the family of Jacob "Frederick" Souder,
who was
born in 1789 in Wurtemberg, Germany, and immigrated in 1837 through
New
York, going directly to Fairfield County, Ohio. His first
wife in Germany was
Catherine Weber, She died and he married 2nd Agatha Kirns
/ Kerns about
1837 in Germany, or on the ship coming over. In about 1847,
Jacob "Frederick"
and Agatha Souder moved to Seneca County, OH. He died there
in 1863. Agatha
was born in 1797 in Wurtemburg, and died in 1862 in Seneca County,
OH.
Children of Jacob "Frederick" and Catherine were: Christian
Souder who
married 1st Margaret Ann Fricker and 2nd Catherine Feigley, Gottlieb
Souder,
Louisa Souder, Frederick Souder, Charles W. Souder who md. Catherine
Kerns,
John Souder who md. Louisa Schlemmer, and Louis Souder who md. Christiana
E. Seigchrist. Children of Jacob "Frederick" and Agatha were
George Frederick
Souder who md. Sybilla M. Fruth and John "Adam" Souder who md. Mary
Beckman.
Agatha Kirns Souder had three children by a previous marriage, but
we do not
know their names. We think she had one son and two daughters.
Would like information about any of the ancestors of the Souder /
Sauter /
Sautter/ Weber, or Kirns / Kerns families of Wurtemberg, Germany,
or any
Souder who resided in Ohio during the early 1800's, especially Fairfield
or
Seneca Counties, (or contiguous counties) in Ohio.
Thank so much!
Mary Fern Souder
Christain Souders married Rachel Beers in Clearfield County 12/2/1839
moved to Missouri where he died 1/6/1850
Sophia Souders married John Beers 1/28/1836 later moved to Grinnell
Iowa
where she died in 1894
I've been told that Christain was born in Pennsylvania and that Sophia
was born in Germany. I don't know whether or not they are related
to
each other but they married into the same Beers family.
point of contact hawksblack@worldnet.att.net
Bill Beers
I am seeking information on Ida Oma Sowder born in 1895 in Victor,
Fayette
County, WV. Her father was John Sowder and her mother was Martha
Ellen
Chancy. I am seeking info on them also. Any help would be
appreciated!!
Thanks!!
We are searching for more information about our GrGrGrGrandfather, Harrison Sowder, who married Syntha Stogsdill 25 June 1835, Pulaski Co. Kentucky (with her Father: Daniel, and his Mother, by then Elizabeth Sidebottom, as witness.) He also appears in the 1840 Census of Pulaski Co. KY, with wife Syntha, and their first two children. At this point Harrison drops from sight, with Syntha and the children appearing later in Monroe Co. IN, where she married Jacob Bowman, in 1856.
Our GrGrandfather, Jefferson Souder, of Hurst TX (m. Mary Ellen East, 20 Mar 1865). He was the Son of Harrison, a Grandson of John Jefferson Sowder, of Rockcastle, KY,later of Lawrence Co. IN (as evidenced in his will (1854) where Harrison's children were named as heirs to their father's share of John Jefferson's Estate, identifying them by name, as Grandchildren. Since Harrison's name was marked through, it would seem to indicate that he was already deceased prior to probate of this document, though no other proof has thus been found.
If anyone out there has additional data concerning the above mentioned: Harrison Sowder, (his Mother: Elizabeth), Syntha Stogsdill Sowder Bowman (her Father: Daniel Stogsdill), or her second husband Jacob Bowman, please contact one of us. (e-mail addresses, below)
NOW, Having said all that....the reason we wonder if Harrison may
have left Kentucky and moved further South, is as follows: My own Grandfather,
was Perry Howard Souder, grandson of
Harrison, and Son of Jefferson Souder, of Hurst TX , who migrated
to Tarrant County TX, around 1890, from Lawrence Co. IN. In the Summer
of 1933, P.H. drove his soft-top Pontiac, on a trip to the
"Blue-Ridge Mountains", to visit relatives. In route, he had a terrible
accident,
sustaining serious head injuries. No one living, that we know of,
is able to make any connection with relatives in Virginia, West Virginia,
Tennessee, or So.Carolina, and our Souder Line in Tarrant County, Texas.
If anyone out there recalls reading, or having heard of such an accident,
perhaps in some correspondence in your possession, please contact us. Perhaps
you can help us fill in some of the missing links in our Family History.
Sincerely:
M.J. Souder, joso@wcoil.com
Janelle Stewart Souder, s-jsouder@worldnet.att.net
In Onstmettingen, Wuerttemberg, Germany, Conrad SAUTER (1708-1742) and Anna BOSS (b. 1712), had 3 children: Christina (21 Sep 1736); Catharina (28 Sep 1738); and Johannes (17 May 1740). After Conrad's death in 1742, Anna had another child (illegitimate): Ursula (6 May 1744). In 1746, Anna and her four children emigrated to America. Where did they settle? Did Anna remarry? What happened to Christina, Johannes (John), and Ursula? Catharina married Jacob KEINAT in Philadelphia in 1757 and died sometime after 1787, probably in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
Dayna Shah
Subject: Betsy (Elizabeth) Sowders BOND
Date: Sun, 16 May 1999
From: ALRINGHAM@aol.com
Looking for any link or tie to Betsy Sowders Bond. She married George Bond 1807 in Va. They lived in Cumberland Co. Ky (later part that was Clinton) near the 2 sisters who m/ Deweese and Beckett. George went off to War of 1812 and never appeared on census again. She purchased property as Elizabeth Bond and was listed this way on Census in 1820 and 1830. She had several children living with her in 1830. She may have moved away with some of The Deweese or Becketts or Smiths. I notice there is no further info on her in Jacob Sowder children info. If anyone has any clues or leads please tell me and I will follow them up.
Lois Bond Ringham
Subject: Sowder
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 23:34:19 -0400
From: "Joyce Hargis" <jhargis@hyperaction.net>
HELP;
Looking for Parents of Rebecca Sowder who was in the household in 1870 with Hackley Sowder and Debby. This is my great grandmother and there has been some differents about her last name I know that she went by Sowder . But some of her Grandchildern that live in Tn said that she was a Ferrell . Proof of her going by the Sowder name is on the birth certificate of two of her children. Also the census list the place of birth for her is Tn. Is this Debby child before she married Hackley are is she a neice from some of the sibling. Maybe on Hackley side of the family . A great mystery as their is no marriage record that came be found but she must have married about 1873/74 as the first child was born in 1874. Debby is living in the home of Emanuel & Milley Sowder but Milley is deceased here in Pulaski Co Ky. Her name is listed as Deborah Terrell here.
Joyce Hargis
Subject: Souders/Poole Query
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999
From: Alschit@aol.com
I am seeking information concerning Myrtle Poole b.1877 d.1941 (She was married to Martin Souders (b.1873 d.12 March 1940 Fulton County Pa.) I can not find any history on her other than her info related to the marriage. Any one have any suggestions or info.?
Also looking for parents and/or information on Ortho Souders of Fulton County Pa..(1880 Census) Also his son Martin Souders..He married a Myrtle Poole ..any info would be great.
Thanks R.Souders
I am searching for this person, b. Clairborne CO. TN , lived in Whitely Co KY in 1850...Married Elizabeth Sexton or Tucker...father of several children , one of whom was Wm.
Jeannette Sowders
I am looking for parents and/or siblings of John Sowder b. ca 1770 Virginia, later migrated to Harrison County, Kentucky; possible children were Elizabeth, Barbara, Isaac, Jacob, perhaps others; wife unknown, but a slim possibility she was Mary "unknown". Some children reported born in Tennessee. If you can help we would very much appreciate it. Thanks to all. charlie
Looking for information on George Edmund Souders, my great grandfather.
He married Elizabeth Schultheis. They had at least one daughter Isabel
Viola Souders b.21Jun 1900 Bethleham, Pa. d. 10 Nov. 1974
Please contact me at MIKELEDO@aol.com Thank you
I am looking for information about Thomas Mifflin Souder, whose silhouette is now in the possession of one of my cousins. He may have lived in Philadelphia in the early part of the 19th century. And about Sarah Souder, wife of Benjamin Curtis, whose daughter, Elizabeth Curtis Allen, my Great Grandmother, lived at 3319 Walnut Street, Philadelphia in 1894. Help from more experienced friends of the Souder family would be much appreciated.
Sincerely, J.Ruthven Ryan. <102163.3246@compuserve.com>
Subject: Sowder
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999
From: "PATRICIA SOLMON" <VVAVET@worldnet.att.net>
(temporary email address is: genes20@juno.com)
I am looking for my gg grandmother, Elizabeth Sowder born abt 1838, Montgomery co. Va. She married William Floyd Acord, 6 Feb 1856, Raleigh Co. Va/WV. William Floyd Acord was born abt. 1835. Elizabeth's parents were James Sowder and Julia or Juliana.
Thank you Pat
Subject: Sowder
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1998
From: "Televar" <jsowder@ces-pasco.com>
I am just getting started with my search of sowders. I have a grandfather named Lawrence Sowder and I do know that in 1930 he moved with his father (my great grandfather) from Minnasota to Washington state. I know that he had a brother named Vince. I hope some one out there can give me some information.
I am looking for information on John Sauder from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was the father of Anna Sauder b. September 10, 1776 d. October 18, 1837 m. May 1, 1798 to Henry Martin b. May 15, 1774, d. January 20, 1849. Any information on Anna's parents and ancestors would be deeply appreciated.
Seeking information on Louisa (Loesa) Elisabeth Sauter (Souder), born Oct 27, 1861 near Allentown, PA. Baptized at Egypt Reformed Church, Egypt, PA. Parents: Zacharias and Fredericke Sauter (Souder).
Candis Berge cberge@prairietech.net
I am seeking information on Elizabeth Sowder (????-1880) and her husband, Thomas Hiram Noe (????-1874) who were probably married in Harlan County, Kentucky. They migrated to Jackson County, Indiana where they both died and are buried. I am seeking to identify their descendants down to the current generation.
David L. McMonigle davemcmo@ucnsb.net
I am looking for information concerning a Christina SOUDER b. abt. 1728 m. Conrad HICKMAN abt 1750-1760 in Frederick Co., MD, d. abt 1770. They had at least 7 children and moved to Loudoun Co., VA in 1765. I would appreciate knowing about any connection of a Christina SOUDER to other SOUDERs in Frederick Co., MD and/or Loudoun Co., VA. Thank you.
Don Hickman dhickman@netins.net
I have an unknown Sowder female that died in 1844. My mother left this part of the family before passing. This Sowder married a Balace (Balise) Gregory . Two sons Daniel and John moved to Texas as adults. William S. died in the Civil War. Other children of the Sowder / Gregory marriage are Briton, Cynthia and China. I have letters from William S born 3/26/1840, but none state mothers first name. Notes say that in 1835 they moved to Tazwell Tennessee, and then around 1862 moved to Somerset, Kentucky.
Anyone know this Sowder / Gregory family? Any help will be appreciated. This side of the family has remained uncompleted for 6 years.
Regina Gilbert.
Looking for information or any one that may know Alice Sowder. Alice Sowder married James Hayes on March 13, 1907 in Rockcastle Co. Ky.. By Martin Owens..
She has connections to a William Sowder and Chris Sowder.. thought to be from Lancaster, Garrod Co. Ky.. but may have lived\ somewhere else before going to Lancaster..
Alice Sowder and James Hayes had twin daughters.. but Alice Sowder died when they were only 1 year old.. So no information is know of Alice Sowder..
Any Help is appreciated..
Elaine 1katt@sun-spott.com
SOUDERS, Dan married Delina NORTH b. Benderville, PA. Known children: John Alexander b. march 1841 PA d 12 Jan 1908 Decatur, IL; Scott William b. 11 Apr 1852 Harrisburg, PA d 13 Aug 1940 DeCatur, IL.
This post is for a friend who is not on-line but has been stuck here for over 10 years. Any and all leads appreciated.
Jerri bart@netsites.net
Subject: Mary SOUDERS
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998
From: msouders2@juno.com
(Marilyn N Souders)
Mary V. SOUDERS was born September 1897 in Michigan. By 1900, she is enumerated with her grandfather Herbert Quick in Holland Township, Hunterdon County, NJ. Is anyone searching for SOUDERS in Michigan to whom this Mary V. might belong?
Marilyn Souders msouders2@juno.com
Michael SOUDERS, b. abt 1805 in Warren County, NJ. He married Catherine Wilson, 17 Oct 1830 in the German Evangelical Church, Easton, PA. He is listed for the 1840 census for Franklin Township, Warren County, NJ, as between ages 30-40; a wife between 20-30 and with 2 daughters aged 5-10, 1 daughter under 5 and one son under 5. There is no further evidence of him in either eastern PA or NJ. Did he go West? Does anyone have a Michael fitting this description?
Contact Marilyn Souders msouders2@juno.com
Looking for parents of Elizabeth SOUDER b. 1767 Philadelphia, PA. Married Samuel Gustavus MAUS 1791 in Philadelphia. They later moved to Northumberland Co. PA. They had eight childern, four sons and four daughters. She probated Samuel's will in May of 1833 Northumberland Co. so she died after that date. Three of the childerns names are Charles William, John Souder and Helena.
I am searching for the family of Henry Souder, born about 1813, in Virginia. He married Margaret (?) who was born about 1815 in PA. They moved to Defiance County, Ohio and had three daughters, Lucinda born about 1839, Christiana born 1841 and married Frederick W. March, and Margaret born about 1844. Any info on this family would be appreciated.
Laura Cooper
Subject: Sarah SOWDER/Reece SOWDER
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 16:10:59 -0400
From: "Evans" <evansmw@centuryinter.net>
I am looking for any information on Sarah SOWDER. Sarah was the daughter of William Harrison SOWDER and Adeline BUCHANAN, she married Reece SOWDER, the son of Lafayette SOWDER. In 1955 she was still living in Lincoln County, KY. I would like any information: The children she had, when she died, anything. She was my husbands great-aunt and the only one of William Harrison's children we don't know anything about.
Margret Evans
Subject: LEVI SOUDER/SARAH FISHER
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998
From: pete <pete13@homemail.com>
Looking for ancestors/decendents of Levi Souder m Sarah Fisher. They lived in eastern PA. Daughter Sarah (Sallie) Souder (1849-1910) m Henry (Harry) Dewees.
Thanks, Pete
Subject: SOUDER/SOWDER SURNAME QUERY
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998
From: "stargazr" <stargazr@SpiritOne.com>
Seeking ancestors of Elbina Sowder born Jan 30, 1849 in Perry Co.
PA and married George S. Shearer Mar 19, 1868 in Freeport, IL--Elbina's
father was Henry Sowder thanks for your help.
Subject: Milton A. Sowder
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998
From: sandy schonegg <schonegg@iei.net>
Milton A. Sowder (Souder) born April 13, 1850 - somewhere in Indiana Died Sept. 25, 1890 - Bedford, Texas. Married Sarah Elizabeth Sanders on July 26, 1874 in Boone County, Indiana. Where was he born? Who are his parents? Are there any siblings? His father may be a Jefferson Sowder(s), but it is not the Jefferson Sowder listed on the 1850 Indiana census for Lawrence County, Indiana. Does anyone know of any other Jefferson's that would be the right age to be Milton's father?
Thanks, Sandy
Subject: ELIZABETH SOUDERS/MAHLON
GRIMM
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 08:47:33 -0700
From: AReyno5980@aol.com
To: SOWDER-L@rootsweb.com
Attempting to locate info on Elizabeth SOUDERS.
Only thing known, she was allegedly born in Illinois (this from child's
census info). Elizabeth married Mahlon GRIMM about 1855, probably in Illinois.
Had the following children: Albert b. May 1856 IL, m. Eudora DICKEY; Charles
(no info); Edmond b. May 1860 KS, m. Isadora GRIFFITHS; James (reported
middle name U.S. Grant) b. 9 Oct 1864 IL, d. 7-29-1941, m. 7-14-1888, Martha
FOSTER. Have no idea where Elizabeth died, was buried or who her
parents and siblings were, or where in Illinois to look. Any help would
be gratly appreciated. Allice Reynolds
Subject: Rebecca Souders PA abt 1821
Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998
From: Julia Smith <psychlone@mailexcite.com>
I'm looking for information regarding Rebecca Souders b. abt 1821
who married William Parker abt 1840. They resided in Washingtonboro, Lancaster,
PA during 1840-1860 and perhaps longer. They had at least the following
children: John, Emma, William, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Francis Preston.
If anyone has info on this line please get back to me at psychlone@mailexcite.com
Subject: Polly Ann Sowder
Date: Tue, 26 May 1998
From: Martin Meadows <mmeadows@indy.net>
To: SOWDER-L@rootsweb.com
Does anybody know anything about Polly Ann Sowder (no birth/death dates), mother of Angeline Eads (b. 6/13/1850, d. 2/13/1926) and wife of Louis Eads (no birth/death dates). I believe Louis & Polly Ann lived in or around Lawrence County, Indiana.
Thanks for your assistance, Martin Meadows
Subject: Hiram N. Sowder
Date: Mon, 11 May 1998
From: "Jana S. Slagle" <janajive@m-y.net>
Looking for information on my gg-grandfather, HIRAM N. SOWDER. b. 1833 Indiana, d. 09 Jan 1897 in Greenwood Co. KS. He was married twice: 1) Jane Elenor Brown: children Mary Eliz., Phoebe, John Wesley. 2) Nancy C. Robertson: children Leann, Eliza, Wm. H., Nettie, Joseph, Jesse. Need info regarding his parents, g-parents and siblings. Would Greatly Appreciate!
Jana Sowder Slagle janajive@m-y.net
Subject: Stella Souder Mamber
Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 20:34:04 -0700
From: "Mark & Lin Mayberry" <mark&lin@tenforward.com>
Seeking information on g-grandmother Stella SOUDER orig. from Pennsylvania,
died early 1930's. Married to Henry MAMBER b.1869? who worked for Philadelphia
Ledger at one time. Owned property in Rock Hall, Maryland, in 1920's, had
five children: Jennie, William, Stella, Ruth and Dorothy. Later moved to
New York and worked for New York Times.
Subject: Souders/Sowders
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 22:13:04 -0400
From: "Nom De Nette" <nomdenette@cisnet.com>
I'm looking for information about one of my gr-gr-grandmothers. Her name was Rebecca E. Souders, born March 10, 1843 in Clarkson, died Jan 2, 1917 in Calcutta, Ohio. She married George Washington Asdell/Azdell circa 1864, the son of John L. Asdell and Sarah L. Crawford. Her mother's maiden name was Mary Herbert and her father was a John Souders.
I see that there is a J. Souder in the Clarkson, Middleton Township, Columbiana Co., Ohio area on the 1841 and1860 atlases as well as an M. Sowders in St. Claire Township in the 1841 - do you happen to know anything about either of those?
If you have info what might help me with my hunt, I'd tremendously appreciate hearing from you! Thanks!
Laura Goist
Youngstown, Ohio
Subject: Souder or Sowders in Chattanooga, Tn area
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998
From: viroberts@webtv.net
(Vivian Roberts)
Would you happen to have any information regarding the Souders/Sowders in Chattanooga? My great-grandmother was Celia Souders Marable. She married John E. Marable possibly around 1891. I have a 1900 census which is not very clear. Her parents may have been Abner or Abe Souder and Martha or Marthay. It also lists a Nancy Souder? possibly a sister of Celia. They lived for a time in Alabama. She died in Seattle, Washington in the ?1960's. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much.
Sincerely, Vivian Roberts
Subject: Keith Souder
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 1998
From: Sharon Souder <ssouder@bellsouth.net>
I am looking for my half brother I recently found out I had. My dad had a baby with a woman named Donna in NC in the early 70s maybe late 60s?? My dad apparently is buried in Winston Salem NC but I don't know where. The boys name was Keith but don't know if he took my dad's name since they weren't married. Can anyone help??
Sharon Souder Knoxville, TN
Subject: AMOS SOUDER
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 21:17:55 -0500
From: Riversbend@webtv.net
(Niles Kinnunen)
Amos W. SOUDER, born Oct 17, 1814 in Maryland, died Feb 21, 1894. Married Elizabeth Ann, born June 11, 1818. Amos & Elizabeth are buried in Rockcreek Cemetery in Wash., D.C.
Children born of their marriage include Charles H. 1847; John W. 1849; Amos F. 1854; Louis 1854; Adeline 1857.
I am looking for the parents of Amos W. SOUDER. If you have information, please advise.
Sincerely, Cherry Souder Kinnunen
From: Karen Whitlock at suezq@homer.libby.org
Subject: SOUDER Lewis - READNOUR Mary Elizabeth - 1900 Pendleton
Co Ky Census
Date: Saturday, March 07, 1998
I 'm looking for any information on the following people.
SOUDER Lewis b.Jan 1863 marr. READNOUR Mary Elizabeth (Betty ) b. Dec 1866
Children
1. Viola b. 15 Jun 1884 d. 4 Aug 1930 marr. James Daniel North b.
28 Feb 1881 d. 23 Sep 1961. Both may have died in Kenton Co,
Ky
2. Joseph N., b.Nov 1885
3. Nathauel, b. Jul 1887
4. Melissa, b. Feb 1890
5. Myrtle, b. Apr 1892
6. Cora, b. Nov 1894
7. Jennetta, b. > Jun 1898
8. William B., b. Dec 1899
Thank you for any help you may be able to give me.
Karen Whitlock
Subject: SOUDER/SOWDER SURNAME QUERY
Date: Sat, 07 Mar 1998
From: Dawn Daniels at daniels@michweb.net
I am looking for the parents of Mary Souder, b. Jun. 11, 1791; d.
Jan. 9, 1874; m. Christian Bergey; lived in Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery
Co., PA. I have information that she may be the daughter of Henry Souder,
d. 1830, Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., PA; m. Ann Clemmer. Henry is supposedly
the son of Christian Souder, b.c. 1713; d. 1774. I would like any confirmation
or correction of the information I have, and any other information pertatining
to this family. Thank you!
Subject: Peter SOUDERS query
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998
From: Jerri Barton at bart@netsites.net
My line starts with Peter SOUDERS b. 4 Apr 1778. Census records of children consistently state his place of birth as NJ. Cemetery was that of the Union Reformed and Lutheran Church. Children born of lst marriage born in PA. Married Barbara ___ b. (PA probably) Aug, 1780 - 1815. Moved to Montgomery Co, OH 1805-1815. Children: Margaret (offical dob 1793, probably incorrect)-1842, Michael 1802-1881, Jacob 1804-ca 1851; John ca 1807 - ca 1855; Barbara 1808-1844; Anna 1815-1828. He then married Mary Niswanger b. 12 Jan 1816 - 18 Feb 1783. children: Sarah 1821-1861, Catherine 1825-1894, Mary 1819-1841, Eliza and Elizabeth. He later married Hannah Peirson in 1850 and she outlived him. Any lead, what-so-ever would be well-earned and well-appreciated.
Jerri at bart@netsites.net --
I am researching the family of William James Souders married to Flossie Wilcox Souders. They resided in Coffeeville Kansas. William's parents were William and Elizabeth (Bergeman) Souter. I believe the spelling of the last name changed with William James. Any help would be greatlly appreciated.
Susan Stelzer
Revised Query
Subject: SOUDER
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998
From: Margaret Ortigo at soccer@popalex1.linknet.net
Looking for anyone who is descended from Jonathan SOUDER bn Germany d. 1846 in Brookfield, IN. md. Ercilla FAGAN. I am descended from dau Mary Ann SOUDER (b. May 1819 and died 28 Apr 1852) who married Joseph Reader HAMER. Family story says Souder family used to own land Jersey City now on. But you know how legends are!!!
Thanks Margaret
My maiden name is Souder. My grandfather's name was Lester Monroe Souder. He was born June 20, 1895, in Richland Township, Whitley County, Indiana. His father's name was James Monroe Souder. I have been unable to find James'parents and where he was born. Information I have been given says the Souder family moved to Whitley County, Indiana from Richland County, Ohio, and that James may have been born in Pennsylvania. Older family members have said that James' father's name was Christian and that Christian was born in Baden, Germany. I have not been able to prove any of this yet! The Souder name in Pennsylvania is thick in the early 1800's (and about as easy to trace as "Smith"!) Would love to share info on the Souder lineage.
Searching for information on my ggg grandfather Chrisgen SOUDER, wife Barbary. Listed on 1850 census, Whitehall township, PA (near Allentown). Two children listed: my gg grandfather Zacarias(age 17) and his sister Loesa(age 5)- both children born in Germany. Zacharius married Frederika Henssler Hahn April 12, 1857, Egypt Reformed Church, Egypt, PA. They had a least 2 children (perhaps more?), my g grandfather Franklin Henrich (June 23, 1859) and his sister Loesa Elizabeth(October 27, 1861). Last name now spelled Sauter. Family moved to Brooklyn. I have no other information on this family line, except, of course, my g grandfather Frank H. Sauter's descendants. Can anyone help?
Thank you, Candis Berge
Looking for information on the family of Margaret Sowder Keck, Sara Jane Sowder Keck and William David Sowder. These three were siblings to Manuel J. Sowder b.1841 d.1862 (son of Adam Sowder and Anna Dunn). Manuel J. was my paternal g-grandfather. My line follows thru Manuel's last son Willis White Sowder. Jacob b1734>Adam>Emanuel>Adam>Manuel>W.White>R.Wayne>Jennifer (me).
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 1998
From: Nancy Adkins at kabaybruce@zoomnet.net
Searching for information on my GGGrandfather Samuel SOUDERS who was born in 1830 in PA. Samuel SOUDERS was in Scioto County,Ohio working as farm labor on 1850 census. He married Emiline Jane WILLIAMS March 25, 1852 in Scioto Co. Ohio. They moved to Greenup Co. KY. where Samuel worked as a Collier. They raised seven children. I have no idea who his parents are, or the names of his siblings. I would appreciate any help. Does anyone know who Samuel SOUDERS belong's to? Thank you. Sincerly, Nancy C. Adkins at kabaybruce@zoomnet.net
I am looking for Thomas Sowder, father of Joseph Sowder. My great aunt Inez Fassett married Joseph Sowder who was born in July 1889 in Missouri. Joseph's parents: Thomas Sowder, b. 1852 in Kentucky - Lizzie, b. 1851 Kentucky. Other children of Thomas & Lizzie: John, ALfred, Robert, Lula. They were living in Grundy and Sullivan County, Missouri by 1870s. If anyone knows anything more about this family, please contact me - Diane Schroeder - dianerae@earthlink.net
I have a SOUDER who married David S. FLEEHART in Rush Co, IN. Her name was Amanda Jane SOUDER. They lived in Rushville around 1860-90.
Lyda Fleehart Loehring
I am looking for information on MATILDA (perhaps spelled Mathilda or Methilda) SOWDERS who married ANDREW YOUNG in or around Warren County, Ky. She had at least 2 sisters...one married a CHILDERS and the other married ANDREW SKAGGS. She and Andrew had 4 daughters and one son, that I know of....MAUDE YOUNG m/SAMUEL WORTHINGTON, THELMA YOUNG m/WILLIS DAVIDSON, RENE YOUNG (my maternal grandmother) m/ROBERT EWIN HINES, MAY YOUNG m1/ROBERT MIZE? (2 children) m2/JOHN P. SHELTON (1 child), and OVAL YOUNG m/ANN ??. My grandmother was born March 14, 1900 and died July 24, 1939. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Matilda (Tillie) Smith O'Kelley wcok@bitstorm.net
Hi Everyone
I need some help:
I have a Lucy Sowder that married my great grandfather James M. Morton (Moten) in Montgomery County, Virginia in 1856. The marriage records show that her parents were James Sowder and Isabella ________.
I have a James Sowder 46 years of age that died of piles and was a farmer, He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia. He died in Raleigh County on 15 Sept 1855. His parents were listed as Michael and Elizabeth Sowder.
His wife Cyntha Sowder died in Raleigh County at the age of 42 yrs 5 mon 29 days from consumption. She was also born in Montgomery County. Her death was dated Jun 24 1857. Her parents were listed as Elias and Phebe Sowder.
I also found listed in the Raleigh County Deaths Records a Michael Sowder, age 20 yrs 5 mo 16 days died on 26 Sept 1857. He was also born in Montgomery County, Virginia. His parents were listed as James and Sarah Sowder.
Could anyone tell me if who they are and if they are related back to my Lucy and James Sowder.
Also in the 1810 Census Index for Virginia I have:
Jacob Sowder in Loudoun County
James Sowder in Washington Co.
Philip Sowder in Loudoun County
Sowers, Fielding in Frederick County
Sowers, Daniel Sen in Shenandoah County
Sowers, George in Montgomery County
Sowers, Henry in Montgomery County
Sowers, Jacob in Montgomery Co
Sowers James in Frederick Co
Sowers, John in Frederick Co
Sowers, John in Augusta Co
Sowers, John in Frederick Co
Not sure if the Sowers are related back into the Sowder or not, but does anyone know anything about these.
Any help will be appreciated.
Sandy M. smoten@juno.com
Christina SOUDER married John GROFF on 1 Oct 1799 in Lancaster Co., PA. They had 11 children by 1823. Christina may have died prior to 1837, as John GROFF married Susanna (WENGER)SHOWALTER that year. Any info about her parents/siblings would be appreciated. Thank you
Virginia Walters
From: Nick Schommer nas@win.bright.net
Date: Dec 16, 1997
I am researching the ancestors of John Sowder who was born Jan. 1796 in Virginia. He married Elizabeth Guthery in Ross County, Ohio on July 30 1812. I believe his mothers name may have been Rachel but I am not sure of this. He and his wife moved to Vermilian County Ill in 1822 and raised there family. I would appreciate any information that may help and am willing to share any information I have on his decsendants.
Thanks
Nick Schommer
Mary Elizabeth Sowder was my great grandmother. She married "Jake"
Murray and
they lived in Roanoke. When she was pregnant with my grandfather,
Jake Murray
was killed. He was a brakeman for the railroad (possibly N&W)
and stepped off
his train and was killed by a passing train. She remarried Weller
Baker and
then settled in Christiansburg. I believe she died in 1963 and was
buried in
Roanoke. She has three children, John Cullen Murray (my grandfather)
and Erma
Dears and Ruth Baker (now deceased) his half sisters.
If you have any information that ties to the information you have
on the
Sowders, would you please send me a message.
Thank you,
Linda Hollywood
From: Janet Stevens at janetinkc@worldnet.att.net
Date: 29 September 1997
Does anyone have information about Jacob Souders b. 23 Feb 1790 in
Loudoun Co, VA; m. Maria Magdalena Slater (aka Schlotter, Schloetzer) b.
12 Mar 1896 the daughter of Jacob and Catharina Slater. They were married
about 4 Dec 1814 in the New Jerusalem Luthern Church of Lovettesville,
VA. Their first son George was born 28 June 1815 and was baptised 2 June
1816 at the New Jerusalem Luthern Church of Lovesttesville, VA. They then
moved to Morgan Co., Ohio with stops in Fredricksburg, MD and Athens Co.,
OH. We know that they were in Ohio in Aug 1817 and Jacob registered to
vote in July 1825. I am trying to find Jacob's parents and siblings.
From: CJENKINS@prodigy.net
Date: 29 July 1997
Surname Souders or Sowders
Searching for any information on Jacob Souders who died in Edmonson
Co., KY in 1872. Parents believed to be Henry and Sally ? Souders probably
from Virginia. Family tradition states Jacob was born in Butler Co., KY
circa 1800-1815. Any help at all will be appreciated.
From: Jenny and Ray Sowder - roadrunner@carlsbadnm.com
Date: 27 July 1997
My GGrandfather is EMANUEL SOWDER b. 5 March 1841-21 April 1914.
After the Civil War, he moved from Tenn. to Texas, settled in Hill Co.,
then to Armstrong Co. According to the previous researchers information,
EMANUEL could be the son of EMANUEL AND MILLY SOWDER. If so, then ADAM
SOWDER is the GGGrandfather to me, Emanuel Ray Sowder. His birth date does
reconcile with researched census in 1850 Tennessee. Nonetheless, I don't
recall my grandfather, Henry, telling me anything about EMANUEL. Thanks
From: Kathy Jones - kjones@infocom.com
Date: 12 June 1997
I am trying to trace the connection of WWII hero Sgt. Alvin York
to the Sowders family. Supposedly he is a descendant of Nancy Jane Marsee
who married a York (Nancy Jane is the daughter of Nancy Jane (Sowders)
Marsee, dau. of Jacob and Polly (Snuffer) Sowders. I have read a book on
the life and family of Sgt. York but still don't have a clue. If anyone
knows anything, please let me know. Thanks.
From: Lynn Cupp - lcupp@erols.com
Date: 15 May 1997
I am searching for the parents and/or siblings of my GGGM, Susannah
SOUDER. Susannah was born 15 November 1824 in Perry County, PA. She married,
date and location unknown, John F. RISTINE. She and John had 10 children.
The first 3, Mary Ann Catherine, Henry S. and John F. RISTINE were all
born in PA between 1848 and 1852. The remainder, William C., Clara, Emma
Susan (my GGM), George R., Albert S., Charles F. and Ida H. RISTINE were
all born in Clinton County, Iowa between 1854 and 1867. Susannah died 30
December 1878 at Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa and is buried at St. Pauls
Cemetery in Wheatland. Any information regarding the parents or siblings
of Susannah (SOUDER) Ristine greatly appreciated. Thanks. Lynn Cupp
From: Nan Harvey NanHarvey@aol.com
Date: 1 April 1997
I would be interested in hearing from anyone with a connection to the following Rockcastle Co.,KY family. Hackley Sowder was born in 1823. His parents were probably John and Mary (Hackler?) Sowder. Hackley married (1) Esther Vanderpool, known children (born 1847-1859) are Sarah, John, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, James, Mary J., Joseph G., William H., Andrew C. and China Y. Hackley married (2) Debby Farrel, known children are Millie (@1865)and Jahilo/J.H. (8 Feb 1869). Hackley married (3) Miranda McClure 21 Apr 1898, no known children. Hackley died in 1910 and is buried in Skeggs Creek Baptist Church Cemetery near Mt. Vernon, KY.
Nan Brennan RR15 Box 114 Bedford IN 47421