Individuals marked with a red dot are direct ancestors of L Robinson

Chester, John (b. ABT 1627)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note: BIRTH: p 133, Henrich, b 7 Mar 1805, parents Casper Granister and Helena, witnesses Henrich Granister and Elisabeth; film 1432987, item 5, page 146, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

Note: BURIAL: Elijah Chronister, 7 Jul 1809 - 27 Sep 1852, buried next to wife Margaret (and children), Bellville Cemetery, Jefferson Twp, Richland, OH; Richland County, OH, p. 76, 977.128 V3r.

MARRIAGE: Richland County, Ohio Marriages 1813 - 1871; 977.128 V2r, by Mohican Area Genealogists Interested in Computers;
Margaret Hallibaugh m 13 Nov 1835, vol 3, p 63
Sally Pyatt Affidavit on 30 Jul 1842, vol A06, p 16
Polly Pyatt m 1 Aug 1842, vol 4, p 104.

CONFLICT: IGI lists father as John Chronister; Gary Chronister lists parents as Casper Chronister and Maria Helena.
In 1850 Census, Jefferson, Richland, OH, p 426 & 427 is listed another Elijah and family. Don't know which is our Elijah for sure...?!
Eliga Cronister, age 39 M, b PA Occ: Laborer $400
Sarah " 38 F OH
Elisabeth J. " 13 F OH
Hannah M. " 7 F OH
William A. " 5 M OH
Lavina " 6/12 F OH.

Note: BIRTH: p 105, Casper, b 4 Nov 1808, c ---, parents Casper Kranester and Helena, witnesses Heinrich Kranester and Susanna; film 1432987, item 5, page 107, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

NOTE: It is believed that this Casper died young.

Note: MARRIAGE: Peter Chronister m Nancy Camp 17 Dec 1835, vol 3, p 73; Richland County, Ohio Marriages 1813 - 1871, 977.128 V2r, by Mohican Area Genealogists Intererested in Computers; NOTE: It is believed but not verified that this is the right Peter Chronister.

CENSUS
Still not convinced this is the right Peter, especially since the birth year is off. According to Ed Morrill, Peter was born 1804, this Peter b 1812.
1850 Census: Jefferson Twp, Richland, OH, film 444717, p 443, ln 16-20, 22 Oct 1850;
Peter Cronister, age 38 M, b PA, Occ: Laborer
Nancy Cronister, age 32 F, b OH
Mary J. ", age 15 F, b OH
George W. ", age 10 M, b OH
Louisa ", age 4 F, b OH
John ", age 2 M, b OH.

Note: BIOGRAPHY: Notes on the Family of Johannes Chronister 1708-1782 by Gary Chronister, 1983, p 46;
GEORGE CHRONISTER the eldest son of Casper and Maria Helena Chronister was born in the year 1801 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Sometime between 1820 and 1830 George was married but the name of his wife can not be found. At the time of the 1830 US. Census George and his wife were living alone in Juinta Township of Perry County, Pa., which is just the the north of Adams and Cumberland Counties. It appears that George died somtime in the 1830's but it is not known if his death occurred before or after the family moved to Ohio in 1934. In 1830 George had no children and therefore it is assumed that he left no descendants.

Note: DEATH: John Chronister died November 29, 1851, aged 48 years, 1 month, 19 days; Deaths in and around Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, PA, record from joint Reformed and Lutheran churches; 974.8 K2l Pennsylvania Lutheran Church Records, v 1 p 54; NOTE: b 10 Oct 1803 based on death info; believed to be this John who was born in 1803.

Note: MARRIAGE: Jacob Chronister m Elizabeth Evans on 15 Mar 1838, vol 3, p 193; Richland County, Ohio Marriages 1813 - 1871; 977.128 V2r, by Mohican Area Genealogists Interested in Computers.

CENSUS:
1850 Census; Madison, Richland, OH, file 444717, p 123, ln 24-25, 10 Sep 1850,
Jacob Chronister, age 51 M, b PA
Elizabeth Chronister, age 36 F, b Germany.

BIOGRAPHY: Notes on the Family of Johannes Chronister 1708-1782 by Gary Chronister, 1983, p 46;
JACOB CHRONISTER the second son of Casper and Maria Helena Chronister was born in the year 1802 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. At the age of 32 in 1834 Jacob was yet unmarried and worked on his father's farm in Cumberland County, Pa. At this time he moved with his family to Richland County, Ohio where he settled in the town of Mansfield close to his father. On March 15, 1838 he was married to ELIZABETH EVANS who was born about 1817. In 1841 when Casper died Jacob was the administrator of his estate and purchased most of his belongings. Jacob and Elizabeth never had children and lived out their lives in Mansfield. Jacob died sometime in the 1860's but his burial place can not be found.

Note: CENSUS:
1900 Census, Wayne, Allen, IN; 8 Jun 1900, ED 46, B, sh 6, ln 79-86;
His family is enumerated with stepfather (Campbell), mother and brother;
SMEAD, Alfred, stepson, M, b Sep 1874, age 25, m 4, b IN, fa IN, mo OH, occ Teamster
Pearl, stepdau, F, b Feb 1879, age 21, m4, 2 children, 2 living, b MI, fa Poland, mo MI
Sadie, stepgrdau, F, b Mar 1897, age 3, b MI, fa IN, mo MI
Alfred, stepgrson, M, b Feb 1899, age 1, b MI, fa IN, mo MI.

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

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

Note: BIRTH: p 30, Maria Barbara, b 30 Apr 1778, c 14 Jun 1778, parents Michael Schneider and Susanna, witnesses Johannes Gronester and Maria Barbara, Grandparents; film 1432987, item 5, page 27, Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore Twp., Adams Co., PA, Parish Records, vol. 1, 1745-1871.

Note: CENSUS:
1900 Census, Wayne, Allen, IN; 8 Jun 1900, ED 46, B, sh 6, ln 79-86;
Family and 2 children enumerated with stepfa-in-law Campbell's family;
SMEAD, Pearl, stepdau, F, b Feb 1879, age 21, m4, 2 children, 2 living, b MI, fa Poland, mo MI.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note: MARRIAGE: Indiana Marriage Through 1850, http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/tango/marriage/ ;
William Burns married Elizabeth Notestine on 18 Sep 1841 in Allen Co, IN; It is not proven that this is the right Elizabeth Notestine, but is a strong hunch; there's also
William W. Wilson married Elizabeth Notestine on 13 Nov 1850 in LaGrange Co, IN; don't know if this is her either.

IGI: BE&SP film #1904005.

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