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48. "Headstone inscription for John Kepler, died 18 Apr 1894 aged 77 years, Heidelersburg Lutheran Church, Adams Co. PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.) and authors visit to Heidelersburg Lutheran Church, Adams County, PA. (Rt.15 S. from Harrisburg to Rt.234 W. to Heidelersburg along Rt. 234)

49. NOTE. George A. Farcht notes Christopher died 1857 at age 66. All census evidence shows him ten years younger. Birth year calculated from first land bought 21 May 1821. By law he had to be 21 years of age to buy land. The 1820, 1830, 1840 and 1850 census all show a birth year of 1800. Also - Prowel George R., Ed. History of York County Pennsylvania Chicago, Il: J.H. Beers Co. 1907. 945-946. Has family history by George A. Farcht.

50. Christopher parents have been explained to the authers best knowledge. Comment is requested.

51. "Marriage record of Chirstopher Furst and Catharine Schwartz" Christ Lutheran Church, York County, PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.)

52. Prowel, History of York Co. PA. 945-946 53. Death date calculated from the appearance of wife Catharine Furst to be appointed administatrix of Chrisophers estate 22 November 1858, Book N29. York County, Court House, York, Pa.

54. Prowel, History of York Co. PA. 945-946 Christopher Versch of York County, Pennsylvania

55. "Christening for Catharine Schwartz" Christ Lutheran Church, York, PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.)

56. "Christening for Lydia Furst" Christ Lutheran Church, York, PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.)

57. "Mariage for Lydia Furst and Carl August" Christ Lutheran Church, York, PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.)

58. Prowel, History of York Co. PA. 945-946

59. "Christening for Catherine Furst" Christ Lutheran Church, York, PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.)

60. "Christening for Susan Furst" Christ Lutheran Church, York, PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.)

61. Prowel, History of York Co. PA. 945-946

62. "Christening for George Furst" Christ Lutheran Church, York, PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.)

63. "Christening for Hannah Forscht" First United Brethern Church, York Co. PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.)

64. 1860 U.S. census York Co. PA.; p. 1111, Family 533. National Archives Microfilm M653, Roll 1199.

65. Ibid.

66. "Chr. for Laura Virgina Furst" First Moravian Church, York, Co. PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.)

67. "Christening record for Mary (Polly) Kepler," Christ Lutheran Church, York, PA. (A.C.F.-Y.Co.H.S.) NOTE: Her sponsor was Maria Ferst. By this time her grandmother was dead. Maria was her mothers sister.

68. "Headstone inscription for Mary Keplinger Haverstock" Heidelersburg Lutheran Church Cemetery. (Authors Visit Mar 1991)

69. Ibid.

70. Ibid.

71. Ibid.

72. Ibid.