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Chronister, Anna Mary (b. 1771, d. 9 Feb 1845)

Note: BIRTH: p 25, Anamary c 27 Oct 1771, parents Heinrich Kranester and Sussana, witnessesHannes Oberholsz and his wedded wife, Michel Schneider; film 1432987, item 5, page 23, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

BIOGRAPHY: Notes on the Family of Johannes Chronister 1708-1782 by Gary Chronister, 1983, p 14;
3) ANNA MARY CHRONISTER - the second daughter of Heinrich and Susanna Chronister born in November 1771 and died February 9, 1845. She was married to NICHOLAS MYERS who was born in 1750 and died October 14, 1823 and they are both buried at the Lower Bermudian Church cemetery in Latimore Township. They were the parents of the following children;
1) PETER 6) GEORGE
2) CHATHERINE 7) ANDREW
3) ABRAHAM 8) MICHAEL
4) JACOB 9) JESSE
5) SOLOMON

Note: BIRTH: p 87, Maria, b 27 Apr 1780, c 4 Jun 1780, parents Johannes Kranester and Anna elisabeth, witnesses Johannes Cranester and Maria Barbara, witnesses Jacob Hen and Barbara; film 1432987, item 5, page 95, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

Note: CENSUS:
1880 Census; Turkey Creek, Kosciusko, Indiana
Source: FHL Film 1254290 National Archives Film T9-0290 Page 12A
listed with parents, siblings, etc.;
Jeremiah HAMMAN Son M S W 18 IN
Occ: At School Fa: OH Mo: PA.

Note: BIRTH: p 87, Catharina, b 18 Oct 1779, c 3 Jun 1780, parents Heinrich Chronester and susanna, witnesses Michael Miller and Catharina; film 1432987, item 5, page 95, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

BIOGRAPHY: Notes on the Family of Johannes Chronister 1708-1782 by Gary Chronister, 1983, p 15;
6) CATHARINA CHRONISTER - the fouth daughter of Heinrich and Susanna Chronister born October 18, 1779. She was married to a MYERS.

Note: BIRTH: p 78, Anna Regina, b 9 Jan 1773, c 16 May 1773, parents Henrich Kranester and Susanna, witnesses Johannes Kranester and Barbara; film 1432987, item 5, page 88, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

Note: BIRTH: p 73, Susanna, b 5 Sep 1769 3 a.m., c 10 Sep 1769, parents Henrich Kranester and Susanna, witnesses Susanna Elicker widow of Caspar Ellicker and Hohannes Kranester; film 1432987, item 5, page 73, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

BIOGRAPHY: Notes on the Family of Johannes Chronister 1708-1782 by Gary Chronister, 1983, p 14;
1) SUSANNA CHRONISTER - the eldest child of Heinrich and Susanna Chronister born on September 5, 1769. She was married to WILLIAM FICKLE who died in 1813. They were the parents of the following children;
1) HEINRICH 7) RACHEL
2) MARGARET 8) JOSEPH
3) JOHANNES 9) HANNA A.
4) JULIANNA 10) GEORGE WASHINGTON
5) SUSANNAH 11) MARY
6) SIDNEY

Note: BIRTH: p 39, Abraham, b 27 Oct 1787, parents Johannes Kranester and Elisabeth, witnesses (none listed); film 1432987, item 5, page 33, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

BURIAL: Abraham Chronester, 27 Oct 1787 - 14 Oct 1873, 85-11-17, Bermdian Lutheran Cemetery, Latimore, Adams Co., PA; file 20697, General Census of Cemeteries in Adams Co., PA, 1932-1937.

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Abrahm Chronister's wife Sophia Mary born in 1788

Posted by Ed Morrill <edmorrill@home.com> on Sun, 09 Jan 2000

Surname: Chronister

Abrham Chronister, the 3rd son of Johannes and Anna Elizabeth Chronister was born 1787 in Latimore Township in what is now Adams Co. He married Sophia Mary who was born May 21, 1788. Their known first child was Eliza born 22 Sept 1817. They settled in Reading Township and stayed there for the rest of their life. Who is Sophia Mary? Both are buried in the Lower Bermudian Church Cemetery in Latimore Township.

Note: BURIAL: Moses Chronister, d 19 Nov 1869, 71-9-4, buried next to wife Elizabeth, Bermdian Lutheran Cemetery, Latimore, Adams Co., PA; file 20697, General Census of Cemeteries in Adams Co., PA, 1932-1937.

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Lydia Leamer legatee of Moses Chronister 1869

Posted by Ed Morrill <edmorrill@home.com> on Sun, 09 Jan 2000

Surname: CHRONISTER, LEAMER

Moses Chronister, the 5th son of Johannes and Anna Elizabeth Chronister born 15 Feb 1798 died 19 Nov 1869. In his will he leaves his estate to his brothers and sisters, a brother in law and sister in law, a neice(Elizabeth Meyer the surviving daugher of his son Jacob) and Lydia Leamer. Since he was a younger one of his siblings most of his brothers and sisters were dead and their share was split among their children. These children are named in the estate papers of 1884. Also named is Lydia Leamer who gets a full share just as if she were a sister. Moses' father does not declare her a legatee. But in the Orpan Court Records she is daclared to be a sister of Moses. Who is Lydia Leamer of age in 1869 and alive in 1884 when the estate is settled?

Note: SOURCE: Madeline True, Chronister query 21 Feb 2000 to http://genforum.genealogy.com: Leah Jane Chronister b 1845/49 York Springs, Adams Co, PA. Moved west in 1860's mar. abt 1865 Iowa to Thaddeus S. Fickel, he was also b. in York springs, Adams Co., PA.

Note: BIRTH: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, York Springs, Adams Co., PA, IV. Record of Petersburg Charge; 974.842/Y1 K2h, p 112;
Parents: John Chronister (Upper Ber.) and wife Catherine; child: Leah Jane, b 23 Sep 1845, c 1 Jul 1849; sponsers: Mothers.

Note: CENSUS:
1880 Census; 1st Ward, Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa
Source: FHL Film 1254344 National Archives Film T9-0344 Page 318A
listed with husband, 6 children & 2 grandkids;
Catharine CHRONISTER Wife F M W 57 PA
Occ: Keeping House Fa: PA Mo: PA.

Note: CENSUS:
1880 Census; 1st Ward, Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa
Source: FHL Film 1254344 National Archives Film T9-0344 Page 318A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John CHRONISTER Self M M W 61 PA
Occ: Days Labor Fa: PA Mo: PA
Catharine CHRONISTER Wife F M W 57 PA
Occ: Keeping House Fa: PA Mo: PA
Sarah C. CHRONISTER Dau F S W 26 PA
Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: PA
Josephene CHRONISTER Dau F S W 22 PA
Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: PA
Albert C. CHRONISTER Son M S W 21 PA
Occ: Harness Maker Fa: PA Mo: PA
Susan C. CHRONISTER Dau F S W 19 PA
Occ: Teaching School Fa: PA Mo: PA
Lyddia PERENOUD Dau F M W 28 PA
Occ: Milliner Fa: PA Mo: PA
Bertie PERENOUD GSon M S W 4 IA
Fa: SWITZ Mo: PA
Luther JOHNSON GSon M S W 14 IA
Occ: Days Labor Fa: PA Mo: PA.

SOURCE: edmorrill@home.com (Mar 2000): Leah Jane's father is Johannes born 1819 in Latimore Township, Adams co. PA. He married Catherine there about 1843. They farmed there until about 1869 when they moved to the town of Mt. Pleasant in Henry Co. Iowa. Johannes father is Johannes born 13 MaR 1783...

Note: BIRTH: p 33, Johannes, b 13 Mar 1783, c 23 May 1783, parents Johannes Kranester and Elisabeth, witnesses Johannes Fickes and Elisabeth; film 1432987, item 5, page 30, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

DEATH: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, York Springs, Adams Co., PA, IV, Record of Petersburg Charge; 974.842/Y1 k2h; Deaths, p 243;
17 Aug 1854, John Chronister, 71y5m2d, died of old age, in Larew.

DEATH: John Chronister, Will, 12 Aug 1854, no. 3157, Book A, Executors: Jacob, David and John Chronister, proved: 13 Sep 1854, inventory: 23 Dec 1854, account settled: 16 Apr 1855 - 26 Feb 1856 _ 18 Apr 1859; film 20677, Register of Wills, Adams Co. 1800 - 1851.

SOURCE: edmorrill@home.com (Mar 2000): Johannes born 13 mar 1783 in Latimore Township, York Co. PA (no Admas Co until 1800) Johannes married Christina. She born 29 feb 1785 and died 31 Jan 1867. They are buried in the Lerew Cemetery in franklin Township, York Co. Ps. Johannes father is Johannes born Oct 24, 1753...

Note: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/Adams?read=747
Johannes Chronister's wife Anna Elizabeth b. 1759

Posted by Ed Morrill <edmorrill@home.com> on Sun, 09 Jan 2000

Surname: Chronister, Cronester, Kranester

Johannes Chronister was born 24 Oct 1753 in Huntington, Twp York Co. which is now in Adams Co. He married ca 1778 to Anna Elizabeth b Jan 28, 1759. Who is Anna Elizabeth? Her surname may begin with a B. They are buried in the Lower Bermudian Church Cemetery in Latimore Twp, Adams Co.

Note: CENSUS
1850 Census: Jefferson Twp, Richland, OH, film 444717, p 443, ln 16-20, 22 Oct 1850;
Enumerated with parents and 3 siblings;
George W. ", age 10 M, b OH.

Note: BIRTH: p 18, Johann Michael c 12 Jul 1761, parents Johannes Kranester and Maria Barbara, witnesses Michel Muller and Anna Catharina; film 1432987, item 5, page 15, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

BIOGRAPHY: Notes on the Family of Johannes Chronister 1708-1782 by Gary Chronister, 1983, p 7;
10) JOHANN MICHAEL CHRONISTER - the fifth son of Johannes and Barbara Cronister born in 1761. No record after baptism on July 12, 1761 indicating an early death.

Note: SOURCE: edmorrill@home.com (Mar 2000): Johannes who m Maria Barbara was born 1708 in Germany or Switzerland and in 1738 he and his brother Matthias sailed for America on the Winter Galley arriving in Philadelphia 5 Sep 1738. In 1742 he [Johannes] purchased land in Huntington Township Lancaster Co., which became York Co in 1749. Chronisters have lived in that area since then. Matthias is believed to have gone south.

Note: BIRTH: p 106, Sarah, b 23 Oct 1809, c 18 Jan or Jun 1810, parents David Kranester and Betsy, witnesses John Spengler and Becky; film 1432987, item 5, page 95, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

Note: From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.

Note: From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.