Volume 1, No. 1, Spring 1998
Sensabaughs & Sencabaughs in Canada - Introduction to the two branches that migrated to Canada in the late 1700's. Christian Sensabaugh-New York & Upper Canada - This article traces the life of Christian Sensabaugh. He was born in the colony of New York in 1758, enlisted in the Loyalist forces in 1776 during the Revolutionary War, evacuated to Nova Scotia with the British in 1783, returned to New York in the late 1780's, and removed to Upper Canada with his family in 1797. The Will of William Sencabaugh - This article recounts the research by Kathie Sencabaugh into the origins of William Sencabaugh, progenitor of the Prince Edward Island Sencabaughs; and the discovery of his will in an unexpected location. Your Part in Assembling a Sensebach Family History - A discussion of the number of ways you can contribute to assembling a family history. Current Family Events - A regular feature listing current day events in the Sensebach families, including births, deaths, marriages and other events of note. Where Are the Sensebachs? - A graphical depiction of which Sensebach spelling variations are found in each of the fifty states.
Volume 2, No. 1, Spring 1997
Sensabaugh vs. Sensabaugh - A review of the case of William Sensabaugh vs. the heirs and administrators of the estate of John Sensabaugh of Augusta Co. Virginia. This one court case, which stretched thirty years, contains a vast amount of information on the family of John and Eve Sensabaugh, ancestors of many of the Sensabaughs now found in Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky and elsewhere. Roots of the Southern Sensabaughs - Background on what is known, what is unknown, and speculation about the origins of John Sensabaugh. The Sensebach Sleuth - the premier of a regular feature with reader's queries on vexing research problems in the various Sensebach lines. Christian Sensabaugh's Signature - A followup to the article in vol. 1, no. 1 on Christian Sensabaugh, showing how a unique signature can further prove that the Christian Sensabaugh of Walkill, New York, is the same as Christian Sensabaugh of Upper Canada. Current Sensebach Family Events - The regular feature with recent births, marriages, deaths and other events in the Sensebach families. Sensebach Snapshots - This is a new feature, focusing on photographs of Sensebachs. The first was a photograph of several Sinsabaughs gold prospecting in the desert mountains of California. Where are the Sensebachs? - Another graphic showing the density distribution of Sensebachs (all spellings) across the United States.
Volume 2, No. 2, Summer 1997
The Sinsabaugh Brothers of Bradford County, Pennsylvania - Four sons of David Sinsabaugh - Richard, Alpheus, Thomas and Lemuel - of Bradford County, Pennsylvania, enlisted in the Pennsylvania Volunteers in September 1861. Our lead article recounts their experiences in the war. Much of the information is available in their pension files in the National Archives; transcripts from those records allow us to see the War Between the States through their eyes, and oftentimes in their own words. The Montgomery "Brick" Reformed Church - Kathie Sencabaugh has written an article on the Brick Reformed Church in Montgomery, New York. Many of the earliest records of Sensebachs in North America are from baptisms, marriages, and other records kept by that church, which was founded in 1732 by the earliest settlers, including Sensebachs. She had an opportunity to visit the church and the cemetery where many of the earliest Sensebachs are buried. Current Sensebach Family Events - Along with the typical events, this issues column features the many reunions being held around the United States and Canada. Sensebach Snapshot - This issue's Sensebach Snapshot is of Joseph Benson Sinsabaugh (1841-1917) of Licking County, Ohio. The photo features him on top of Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga, overlooking the site of a Civil War battle he had fought in decades earlier. How Common is Our Name - If you were asked 'what is the most common surname in America' you would probably answer 'Smith'. And you would be correct. You could also probably guess at number 2, number 3 and so forth. But how far down the list do you think you would have to count to find a name like Sensabaugh, Sinsabaugh, Sencabaugh or Sincebaugh? Read the Summer 1997 issue of the Sensebach Heritage to find out!
Volume 2, No. 3, Autumn 1997
Recollections of a Western Circuit Rider - The Life of Reverend Oscar Fitzgerald Sensabaugh. This fascinating story, extracted from Recollections, written by Dr. George Sensabaugh, provides a personal account of the life of Methodist circuit riders in the Wild West mountains of Colorado in the 1880's. Where are the Canadian Sensebachs? - This short article and map show the distribution of the spelling variations of Sensebach in Canada. On the Trail of the Sinsabaughs - This article, by Frank H. Rathbun, describes his decades of research into the origins of the Sinsabaughs in America. Sensebach Snapshot - This issue's Sensebach Snapshot is of the children and grandchildren of Egbert Sincerbox (1829-1879) of Wassaic, New York. The picture was taken about 1898. A small family tree is included.
Volume 2, No. 4, Winter 1997
Palatine Perils - A Researcher's Diary - Assistant Editor Kathie Sencabaugh recounts her travails, as well as her results, of researching through microfilms of the old German churchbooks from Rengsdorf and Oberhonnefeld, where the Sensebachs may have originated in the Palatine. Someplace Called Sinsabaugh and The Sinsabaughs of Sinsabaugh - These two articles, by Alean Sensabaugh and Steve Sinsabaugh, respectively, discuss the village of Sinsabaugh, Missouri, and the origins of the village and the Sinsabaugh family for whom it was named. Sensebach Snapshot - This issue's Sensebach Snapshot is of some of the descendents of William Sencabaugh, including Benjamin Horton Sencabaugh, Margaret Clements, and John Thomas Sencabaugh
Volume 3, No. 1, Spring 1998 click here to view page 1
The Mystery of Mollie - Paul Beatty has written this excellent article about his ancestor Mollie Sensabaugh of Virginia. Mollie's origins, and how she fits into the rest of the Sensabaugh families from Augusta and Rockbridge Counties, has been a mystery for some time. Sensebachs in the Palatinate - A group of articles, maps, and family charts outline the history of the Palatinate, the region of the Palatinate where the Sensebachs lived, and what is currently known about their family structure. Sensebach Snapshot - This issue's Sensebach Snapshots are of Simeon Draper Sincerbox, his wife Phoebe (Washburn) Sincerbox, and his brother Abel Sincerbox. Simeon's photo is unique since it is, as far as is known, the oldest extent photo of a Sensebach, since it was taken before his death in 1859.
Volume 3, No. 2, Summer 1998
Windows to the Past - A Civil War Pension File - This article reviews the life of Otho SSensibaugh of Iowa and his family, as seen through his Civil War Pension File. Otho started out as a Private in Co. K, 4th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and ended his service as a Captain in the U.S. Colored Troops. Officers On A Lark - A brief story, found in the History of the 128th NY Volunteers, about the adventure of Captain Henry Sincerbox on a cold snowy night in December during the Civil War. Current Sensebach Family Events - This regular column not only includes recent births, marriages and deaths in the far-flung Sensebach branches, but a listing eight Sensebach family reunions.
Volume 3, No. 3, Autumn 1998 click here to view page 1
Kissing Cousins (And Other Unusual Branches of the Family Tree) - Kathie Sencabaugh has written this excellent article describing the various intricacies one finds in researching family trees. Section titles include "My Cousin, My Self", "Double, Double Cousin Trouble" and "Serial Sibling Spouses". Kathie uses the Sencabaugh clan of Prince Edward Island as an example of the interrelationships that develop in small communities before the era of rapid transportation. 1998 Beck Family Reunion - A reunion report by Ivan Munn, who has both Beck and Sencabaugh lineage, on the Beck reunion held this summer on PEI. The Beck family of Prince Edward Island is intricately tied to the Sencabaughs. Sensebach Snapshot - This issue's Sensebach Snapshots are of George and Margaret (Miller) Sensabaugh, and the family of James Sensebaugh. James and George were sons of Jacob Sensabaugh, who founded the branch of Sensabaughs & Sensebaughs found in Indiana and Cambria Counties of Pennsylvania.
Volume 3, No. 4, Winter 1998 click here to view page 1
On the Origins of Sensebachs - Friederich Sensebach and His Family - This article, the first in an occasional series on the 'Origins of Sensebachs', examines Friederich Sensebach of New York and his family (Anna Magdalena, Jacob, and Christian) in more detail than you thought possible (including the genealogical significance of rerouting the public road around the hog pasture). Had to go to 12 pages to hold this article. Obituary for Reverend George Sinsabaugh of Ohio - This unattributed obituary reviews the life of Reverend George Sensabaugh, a Lutheran minister and son of Simeon and Hester Sinsabaugh who founded the Ohio Sinsabaugh family.
Volume 4, No. 1, Spring 1999 click here to view page 1
The Lost Children of Jacob Sencabaugh - Jacob Sencabaugh was a son of William Sencabaugh and Ruhamah Hughes, progenitors of the Prince Edward Island (Canada) Sencabaugh family. This article, by Kathie Sencabaugh, reviews some of the mysteries of Jacob's family. The Children of David Sencabaugh - A Mystery Solved - Kathie isn't just finding mysteries pertaining to the PEI Sencabaughs, but she is solving some as well. This article is on David Sencabaugh - brother of Jacob Sencabaugh above - and how a newly discovered family Bible cleared up some questions. 245 Years with Bordens - This article, reprinted from a Bordens Dairy newsletter in 1951, focuses on the many members of the Sincerbox family (and their relationships) to work at Borden's Dairy. Included are photographs of Kenneth Sincerbox, George Sincerbox, and John Sincerbox 2nd.
Volume 4, No. 2, Summer 1999 click here to view page 1
Richard M. Sensabaugh of Hawkins Co., Tennessee - Each summer issue focuses on Sensebachss in the Civil War. This issue the subject is Richard Mitchell Sensabaugh of Hawkins Co., Tennessee. Much of the story is based on his Tennessee Confederate Pension File, and other writings that he left for us, including a genealogy of his own family. Current Sensebach Family Events - Each issue of the Sensebach Heritage includes this column, with recent births, deaths, marriages, etc. in the various Sensebach families. But this issue is notable with 4 births, 2 marriages, 22 deaths, and other listings including engagements and reunions. Let's hope the 4 births to 22 death ratio is not a longterm trend in our family!
Volume 4, No. 3, Autumn 1999 click here to view page 1
On the Origins of Sensebachs - Jacob Sensebach of Heidelberg, Pa. - Another in our series on the earliest Sensebachs in America, this time covering Jacob Sensebach of the Tulpehocken / Heidelberg area of Berks County, Pennsylvania. Jacob is a tantalizing mystery in our family. His location and era strongly suggest that he may be the 'missing link' between the New York Sensebachs and the Sensabaughs in Virginia. But the evidence on Jacob is very thin, and little can be proven on either his origins, or on where his family went. The focus of this article is to clearly state was is known, clear up a few previous misconceptions, and suggest some possible areas for future research. Rest in Peace - or Rest in Pieces? - An essay on the author's trip to the old Brick Church cemetery in Montgomery, New York, and on the abuse of another Sensabaugh cemetery in Tennessee. Sensebach Snapshots - This issue's Sensebach Snapshots are all the photos we wished we'd had for the previous issue - photos of the house, gravestone, and schoolhouse of Richard Mitchell Sensabaugh of Hawkins County, Tennessee.
Volume 4, No. 4, Winter 1999 click here to view page 1
Ten Years in a Family - 1859-1869 - The Sensabaughs of North Carolina In a previous issue we focused on the life of Reverend Oscar Sensabaugh, a Methodist Circuit Rider. This issue steps back one generation, and looks at the life of Oscar's father Dr. Leonidas Sensabaugh and his brothers and sister during the era just before, during and after the Civil War. This article, which describes the personal tragedies within the family during the time of national tragedy, is told in their own words, from the fascinating letters they wrote each other during this time.
Volume 5, No. 1, Spring 2000 click here to view page 1
The Sensenbaughs of Morrison Cove - Kit Henry Sensenbaugh wrote this article on his research into the Sensenbaughs that first appear in Morrison Cove, on the Bedford and Blair County border in Pennsylvania, and also in Frederick County, Maryland. On the Origins of Sensebachs: Peter's Problematic Predecessors - This article dovetails with the main Sensenbaugh article, reviewing what is known, unknown, and speculative on the ancestry of Peter Sensenbaugh. Sensebach Snapshot - This issue's Sensebach Snapshot features a photograph of the young Simpson Sinsabaugh, who won many of the early Ojai Valley Tennis Tournaments at the opening of the 20th century. This tournament is noted for producing many tennis stars, such as Jimmy Conners, Billy Jean King, Arthur Ashe, Tracy Austin and Bill Tilden.
Volume 5, No. 2, Summer 2000 click here to view page 1
Investigating Simeon Sincebaugh - Our annual Civil War issue focuses on Simeon Sincebaugh of the 111th New York Volunteers. Documentation from his pension files tells of what investigators from the Pension Office uncovered as they considered Simeon's application. A photocopy of Simeon's ornate marriage certificate is included.
Volume 5, No. 3, Autumn 2000 click here to view page 1
The Sanzenbachers - Researching Family Migrations - This article, by Suzy Bettac, traces the Sanzenbacher family in Ohio back to their origins in Germany. This family, with a similar name to many other Sensebach lines, originated from a different part of Germany.
Volume 5, No. 4, Winter 2000 click here to view page 1
William Sencabaugh, Loyalist - The many Sencabaugh families trace their ancestry to William Sencabaugh of Prince Edward Island. But William's ancestry has been a mystery, subject to extensive speculation. This article by Kathie Sencabaugh gives a detailed review of the available evidence and pieces together William's origins based on a preponderance of evidence. Frustrating Family Traditions - This humorous column contains the "Fifteen Commandments For the Sensebach Family" to frustrate genealogists for generations to come.
Volume 6, No. 1, Spring 2001 click here to view page 1
Adam Henry Sinsabaugh - A 19th Century Biography - Adam Henry Sinsabaugh was a man of renown in Orange County, New York, and appears frequently in local history records. This set of articles includes a transcription of a biography of Adam Henry from a 19th century local history, a review of Adam Henry's life, and a correction to a common error in Adam's ancestry. Another article discusses Adam's parents, Henry and Margaret (Braun) Sinsabaugh, and includes a photocopy of the beautiful Fraktur documenting Margaret's birth and Henry and Margaret's marriage. Sensebach Snapshot - This Sensebach Snapshot includes two photographs. One was of Reverend Oscar Fitzgerald Sensabaugh, and the second is of his second wife Daisy Lane. The photo of Oscar was originally included in volume 2, issue 3, but was a very poor duplicate. In this issue the photographs are from the originals.
Volume 6, No. 2, Summer 2001 click here to view page 1
Missing Nicholas Sensabaugh - The annual Civil War issue focuses on the sad story of Nicholas Sensabaugh of Hawkins County, Tennessee. Hawkins County is the home of many Sensabaugh families, and they were found on both sides of the War Between the States. The story of Nicholas comes from the viewpoint of his wife Louisa, who waited for years after the war for her husband's return or word on his fate. The Golden Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sinsabaugh - This reprint from the Troy Press, dating to 1895, describes the party thrown to celebrate their 50th anniversary. This provides a fascinating insight into dinner parties of the era. A Century-Old Letter - This transcription of a letter, dated 1901, between two Sinsabaughs discussing genealogy of some of the Sinsabaughs of Ohio.
Volume 6, No. 3, Autumn 2001 click here to view page 1
Crossroads - David Sinsabaugh of Norwich, Ohio - It is sometimes said that genealogy is history on a personal scale. The story of David Sinsabaugh of Norwich, Ohio, perfectly illustrates the crossroads of genealogy and history, and how his life story intertwines with the opening of the National Road, and his involvement in the Underground Railroad. Hiram, Son of David Sinsabaugh - One of the aforementioned David's sons, Hiram, became a Methodist preacher. This story provides a brief history of Hiram, and a transcription of his extensive obituary, which tells of his early career as a preacher in Ohio and Pennsylvania, his move to Colorado, and his later career as a life as a civic and political leader in early Los Angeles. Sensebach Snapshot - This issue's Sensebach Snapshot features Howard Sinsabaugh, a son of George and Delphine (Warner) Sinsabaugh of Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Many members of this family worked for (and occasionally died on) the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The photograph shows Howard standing in front of a steam engine from the LVRR about a century ago.
Volume 6, No. 4, Winter 2001 click here to view page 1
Sensebach Biographies - The oldtime county histories, which were popular in the late 1800's, always featured biographies of local prominent citizens (sometimes prominent was defined as having promised to buy the book). Several Sensebachs have biographies in these local histories, which are reprinted in this article. These include James L. Sinsabaugh of Licking County, Ohio; Levi Vanderly Sinsabaugh of Orange County, New York; Rachel (Sinsabaugh) Martin of Fayette County, Ohio; and Joseph B. Sinsabaugh of Licking County, Ohio.
Volume 7, No. 1, Spring 2002 click here to view page 1
Chris Sinsabaugh, Newspaper Man - The life and times of Chris Sinsabaugh of Pennsylvania / Illinois / New York / Michigan is deeply intertwined with the first decades of the automobile industry in America. He was considered one of the premier reporters in the automotive world of the time. Towards the end of his life he wrote a book titled "Who Me? thirty Years of Automobile History" in 1940. The book was described as an Auto-Biography, since it intertwined both the history of the automobile in America, and was also Chris' autobiography. This article is mostly excerpts from that book, written in Chris' rather unique style. Read about how Chris names the Chicago Cubs, becomes an automobile columnist, popularizes the wrist watch, gets the first aerial sports photo, and is in on the early years of the Indianapolis speedway. Also included is a comic drawing of Chris' life.
Volume 7, No. 2, Summer 2002 click here to view page 1
An Old Woman Remembers - Our summer issues have traditionally had a Civil War theme or connection, and this is no different. This story, on the life of Sarah Stevens Sinsabaugh of Zanesville Ohio, is told from her point of view as she neared the end of her life. She was the daughter-in-law of David Sinsabaugh of Norwich, Ohio, and the wife of Louis W. A. Sinsabaugh. The story is based a letter she wrote that was found in her husband's Civil War pension file.
Volume 7, No. 3, Autumn 2002 click here to view page 1
Infamous, Notorious, or Scandalous: Whispered Stories of the Sensebach Families - The title pretty much says it all: this issue includes a series of stories on Sensebach 'skeletons in the closet'. Infamous: High Crimes from the Family Closet - This story tells of two men, nearly a century apart, who each became infamous for acts of terror involving bombing government buildings. One was a Sensebach descendant, the other married an unwitting Sensebach. Notorious: Their Days in Court - This story is of the Sensabaughs of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Much of the extent documentation on this family in the late 1700's is from various court cases where they were the criminal defendants. Scandalous: Marital Problems in the New York Times - Young love. Foreign travel. Marrying a minor. Adultery. Divorce. Accusations. Lawsuits. Not a very good way to get your name on the front page of the New York Times in 1878. The story of Dr. Robert Augustus Sinsabaugh. Spooky: The Sensabaugh Tunnel - A small tunnel in Tennessee is the center for several differing haunting stories involving a Sensabaugh and a murder.
Volume 7, No. 4, Winter 2002 click here to view page 1
Recollections of a Western Circuit Rider, Back East - This article returns to the life story of Reverend Oscar Fitzgerald Sensabaugh, in his own words, about his early years of preaching in the region of the Great Smoky Mountains in the late 1870's. Sensebach Snapshot - Colorful Chris Sinsabaugh again graces our pages, in a bowling photo from the 1905 Chicago Daily News.
Volume 8, No. 1, Spring 2003 click here to view page 1
Restless Feet: The Six (not Seven) Sons of Simeon Sinsabaugh (part 1) - This article, the first of a two part series, focuses on establishing who the sons of Simeon Sinsabaugh of Ohio were. The difficulty in proving who were his sons is partially due to the family's frequent traveling and relocations.
Volume 8, No. 2, Summer 2003
Restless Feet: The Six (not Seven) Sons of Simeon Sinsabaugh (part 2) - This article, the second of a two part series, focuses on establishing who the sons of Simeon Sinsabaugh of Ohio were. The difficulty in proving who were his sons is partially due to the family's frequent traveling and relocations.
Volume 8, No. 3, Autumn 2003
An Excess of Elizabeths - Sencabaughs of Prince Edward Island - This article, by Kathie Sencabaugh, addresses the confusion created by the many women named Elizabeth Sencabaugh in early Prince Edward Island records, and Kathie's efforts to sort them out. Sensebach Snapshot - A 1972 photograph at the wedding of Linda (Sinsabaugh) Phillips, surrounded by her parents, Robert and Virginia (Guiher) Sinsabaugh, and her five siblings.
Volume 8, No. 4, Winter 2003
Across an Ocean and a River: Following Philip Sensebach - This article, another installment in our sporadic series "On the Origins of Sensebachs", traces what is known about the man or men names Philip Sensebach. We trace back to the Johann Philip Sensebach, the baby brother of Friederich Sensebach, born in the Westerwald; follow him to Staten Island and then to the Wallkill area on the border of Ulster/Orange Counties, N.Y.; and then follow him (or a son named Philip) across the Hudson River to Dutchess County. This 12 page issue also include several sidebars: Wallkill to Cumberland? - Briefly addresses the very speculative tie between Sensebachs in Wallkill and Sensabaughs in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Who's Left- Sensebachs in Early New York - A brief review of the earliest Sensebach names in New York not yet covered in our "Origins" series. Sporadic Marriage Records in the Brick Reformed Church - Another brief sidebar showing that while the Reformed Church founded in Montgomery has continuous records since 1732, there are very significant spans in which no marriages either occurred or were recorded.
Volume 9, No. 1, Spring 2004
How Did You Spell That? The Surnames of Andrew Sincerbox' Descendants - After last issues review of the origins of Johann Philip Sensebach, and the settling of the family in Dutchess County, New York, this article traces the many spelling versions of the surnames that derived from that branch.


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