Person Page 12

Johannes Yohn¹

M, #331, b. ca. 1756, d. 29 APR 1825

Partner

On 17 MAR 1772 he married Maria Betz (b. 1747, d. 19 JAN 1774)^1,2

Ca. 1778 he married Bernhardina Pieters (b. aft 1753, d. 12 DEC 1813)³

Children with Bernhardina Pieters:

1.	Daughter*	Margaret Yohn+ (b. 4 APR 1779, d. 27 APR 1853)
2.	Daughter*	Anna Maria Yohn+ (b. 25 FEB 1785, d. aft 1817)
3.	Son*	Isaac Yohn+ (b. aft 1788)
4.	Son*	William Yohn (b. aft 1788)
5.	Son*	Henry Yohn (b. 1791)
6.	Daughter*	Elizabeth Yohn+ (b. 5 SEP 1791, d. 8 SEP 1884)

Events

Name-Var	Also known as Jahn.¹
Name-Var	Also known as Hohn.¹
Birth-Alt	It has been reported in 1751 Johannes Yohn was born in Limerick Twp., Montgomery Co., PA, USAG.²
Birth	Ca. 1756, Johannes Yohn was born in Montgomery Co., PA, USAG I.
Marriage	On 17 MAR 1772, Johannes Yohn (~16) married first Maria Betz (~25) in PA, USAG I.^1,2
Death of Spouse	His wife Maria Betz died on 19 JAN 1774 in Montgomery Co., PA, USAG I.
Marriage	Ca. 1778, Johannes Yohn (~22) married second Bernhardina Pieters in PA, USAG I.³
Employment	Ca. 1778, Johannes was a farmer Farmer. Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His daughter Margaret Yohn was born on 4 APR 1779 in Gilbertsville, Montgomery Co., PA, USAG.
Birth of Child	His daughter Anna Maria Yohn was born on 25 FEB 1785 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His son Isaac Yohn was born aft 1788 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His son William Yohn was born aft 1788 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His son Henry Yohn was born in 1791 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His daughter Elizabeth Yohn was born on 5 SEP 1791 in PA, USAG I.
Death of Spouse	His wife Bernhardina Pieters died on 12 DEC 1813 in Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death of Child	His daughter Anna Maria Yohn died aft 1817 in PA, USAG I.
Death	On 29 APR 1825, Johannes (~69) died. Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.²
Burial	Johannes is buried at Lebanon Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard AKA Old Town Cemetery, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.²

Biography
1778-1783 Private in Captain Philip Gibb's Company, Daniel Heister's Regiment of the Philadephia County militia.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 106, 6.13 • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: Johannes “John” Yohn/Jahn (b. 1751 - d. 29-APR-1825) • Age: 73–74 • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39874525/johannes-yohnjahn • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

23 APR 2025

Bernhardina Pieters¹

F, #332, b. aft 1753, d. 12 DEC 1813

Family Explorer

After 1 JAN 1778, Bernhardina became known as Bernhardina Yohn

Parents

Father*	Warner Pieters (b. 1735, d. aft 1753)
Mother*	Catharina van der Sleys (b. ca. 1735, d. aft 1753)

Partner

Ca. 1778 she married Johannes Yohn (b. ca. 1756, d. 29 APR 1825)¹

Children with Johannes Yohn:

1.	Daughter*	Margaret Yohn+ (b. 4 APR 1779, d. 27 APR 1853)
2.	Daughter*	Anna Maria Yohn+ (b. 25 FEB 1785, d. aft 1817)
3.	Son*	Isaac Yohn+ (b. aft 1788)
4.	Son*	William Yohn (b. aft 1788)
5.	Son*	Henry Yohn (b. 1791)
6.	Daughter*	Elizabeth Yohn+ (b. 5 SEP 1791, d. 8 SEP 1884)

Events

Name-Comm	Her common name was Bandena.
Name-Var	Also known as Bernhardina Peterson.
Birth	Aft 1753, Bernhardina Pieters was born.
Marriage	Ca. 1778, Bernhardina Pieters married Johannes Yohn (~22) in PA, USAG I.¹
Birth of Child	Her daughter Margaret Yohn was born on 4 APR 1779 in Gilbertsville, Montgomery Co., PA, USAG.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Anna Maria Yohn was born on 25 FEB 1785 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her son Isaac Yohn was born aft 1788 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her son William Yohn was born aft 1788 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her son Henry Yohn was born in 1791 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Elizabeth Yohn was born on 5 SEP 1791 in PA, USAG I.
Death	On 12 DEC 1813, Bernhardina died. Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Burial	Bernhardina is buried at Lebanon Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard AKA Old Town Cemetery, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.²
Death of Spouse	Her husband Johannes Yohn died on 29 APR 1825 in Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47220086/bernhardina-yohn • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

23 APR 2025

Bandinah Hench¹

F, #333, b. 17 JAN 1815, d. 1 DEC 1876

Family Explorer

After 19 AUG 1834, Bandinah became known as Bandinah Dromgold

Parents

Father*	Samuel Hench (b. ca. JAN 1788, d. 18 FEB 1861)
Mother*	Elizabeth Yohn (b. 5 SEP 1791, d. 8 SEP 1884)

Partner

On 18 AUG 1834 she married John Dromgold (b. 20 NOV 1811, d. 13 JAN 1889)

Events

Birth	On 17 JAN 1815, Bandinah Hench was born in PA, USAG I.
Marriage	On 18 AUG 1834, Bandinah Hench (19) married John Dromgold (22.)
Death	On 1 DEC 1876, Bandinah (61) died.
Death of Spouse	Her husband John Dromgold died on 13 JAN 1889.

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of Sr. Airman Steven James Hutchinson

Notable Relatives

Great-granddaughter of Maria Appalonia Hartmann
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench
Great-granddaughter of Johannes Christian Hench Sr.
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Dr. Philip Showalter Hench
Great-granddaughter of Zachariah Rice Sr.
1st cousin 1 time removed of Rev. William K. Rouse
Great-granddaughter of Christina Schneider

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

23 APR 2025

John Dromgold¹

M, #334, b. 20 NOV 1811, d. 13 JAN 1889

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	Thomas Dromgold (b. 1780, d. 8 MAR 1841)
Mother*	Elizabeth Donnally (b. 1786, d. 28 SEP 1860)

Partner

On 18 AUG 1834 he married Bandinah Hench (b. 17 JAN 1815, d. 1 DEC 1876)

Events

Birth	On 20 NOV 1811, John Dromgold was born in PA, USAG I.
Marriage	On 18 AUG 1834, John Dromgold (22) married Bandinah Hench (19.)
Death of Spouse	His wife Bandinah Hench died on 1 DEC 1876.
Death	On 13 JAN 1889, John (77) died.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

12 NOV 1994

Thomas Dromgold¹

M, #335, b. 1780, d. 8 MAR 1841

Family Explorer

Partner

Ca. 1807 he married Elizabeth Donnally (b. 1786, d. 28 SEP 1860)

Children with Elizabeth Donnally:

1.	Son*	Edward Dromgold+ (b. ca. 1809, d. 3 JUL 1841)
2.	Son*	John Dromgold (b. 20 NOV 1811, d. 13 JAN 1889)
3.	Son*	Manassah Dromgold (b. ca. 1813, d. 16 FEB 1857)
4.	Daughter*	Susan Dromgold (b. ca. 1816, d. 21 MAR 1864)
5.	Daughter*	Agness Dromgold (b. ca. 1817, d. aft 1817)
6.	Son*	Thomas Dromgold (b. ca. 1827, d. 7 DEC 1844)
7.	Son*	(Unknown) Dromgold (b. 7 MAY 1839, d. 7 MAY 1839)

Events

Birth	In 1780, Thomas Dromgold was born in County Louth, Leinster, IrelandG.
Emigration	On 11 MAY 1801, he (Thomas Dromgold) emigrated from in Warrenpoint, County Down, Ulster, Northern IrelandG I.
Immigration	On 22 JUL 1801, Thomas Dromgold (~21) immigrated New Castle, New Castle Co., DE, USAG.
Marriage	Ca. 1807, Thomas Dromgold (~27) married Elizabeth Donnally (~21) in Donnally Mills, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His son Edward Dromgold was born ca. 1809 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His son John Dromgold was born on 20 NOV 1811 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His son Manassah Dromgold was born ca. 1813 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His daughter Susan Dromgold was born ca. 1816 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His daughter Agness Dromgold was born ca. 1817 in PA, USAG I.
Death of Child	His daughter Agness Dromgold died aft 1817.
Birth of Child	His son Thomas Dromgold was born ca. 1827 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His son (Unknown) Dromgold was born on 7 MAY 1839 in PA, USAG I.
Death of Child	His son (Unknown) Dromgold died on 7 MAY 1839 in PA, USAG I.
Death	On 8 MAR 1841, Thomas (~61) died. Ickesburg, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Burial	Thomas is buried at Eshcol Cemetery (old) AKA Saint Andrews Union Churchyard, Eschol, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.²
Death of Child	His son Edward Dromgold died on 3 JUL 1841.
Death of Spouse	His wife Elizabeth Donnally died on 28 SEP 1860 in PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21386790/thomas-dromgold • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

24 MAY 2021

Elizabeth Donnally¹

F, #336, b. 1786, d. 28 SEP 1860

Family Explorer

After 2 JUL 1807, Elizabeth became known as Elizabeth Dromgold

Partner

Ca. 1807 she married Thomas Dromgold (b. 1780, d. 8 MAR 1841)

Children with Thomas Dromgold:

1.	Son*	Edward Dromgold+ (b. ca. 1809, d. 3 JUL 1841)
2.	Son*	John Dromgold (b. 20 NOV 1811, d. 13 JAN 1889)
3.	Son*	Manassah Dromgold (b. ca. 1813, d. 16 FEB 1857)
4.	Daughter*	Susan Dromgold (b. ca. 1816, d. 21 MAR 1864)
5.	Daughter*	Agness Dromgold (b. ca. 1817, d. aft 1817)
6.	Son*	Thomas Dromgold (b. ca. 1827, d. 7 DEC 1844)
7.	Son*	(Unknown) Dromgold (b. 7 MAY 1839, d. 7 MAY 1839)

Events

Birth	In 1786, Elizabeth Donnally was born.
Marriage	Ca. 1807, Elizabeth Donnally (~21) married Thomas Dromgold (~27) in Donnally Mills, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her son Edward Dromgold was born ca. 1809 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her son John Dromgold was born on 20 NOV 1811 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her son Manassah Dromgold was born ca. 1813 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Susan Dromgold was born ca. 1816 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Agness Dromgold was born ca. 1817 in PA, USAG I.
Death of Child	Her daughter Agness Dromgold died aft 1817.
Birth of Child	Her son Thomas Dromgold was born ca. 1827 in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her son (Unknown) Dromgold was born on 7 MAY 1839 in PA, USAG I.
Death of Child	Her son (Unknown) Dromgold died on 7 MAY 1839 in PA, USAG I.
Death of Spouse	Her husband Thomas Dromgold died on 8 MAR 1841 in Ickesburg, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death of Child	Her son Edward Dromgold died on 3 JUL 1841.
Death of Child	Her son Thomas Dromgold died on 7 DEC 1844.
Death of Child	Her son Manassah Dromgold died on 16 FEB 1857.
Death	On 28 SEP 1860, Elizabeth (~74) died. PA, USAG I.
Burial	Elizabeth is buried at Eshcol Cemetery (old) AKA Saint Andrews Union Churchyard, Eschol, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.²

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21386793/elizabeth-dromgold • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

24 MAY 2021

Edward Dromgold¹

M, #337, b. ca. 1809, d. 3 JUL 1841

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	Thomas Dromgold (b. 1780, d. 8 MAR 1841)
Mother*	Elizabeth Donnally (b. 1786, d. 28 SEP 1860)

Partner

Ca. 1839 he married Rebecca Sheibley (b. 1 FEB 1810, d. 23 JAN 1882)

Children with Rebecca Sheibley:

Daughter*

Mary Eleanor Dromgold (b. 26 APR 1840, d. 28 FEB 1923)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1809, Edward Dromgold was born in PA, USAG I.
Marriage	Ca. 1839, Edward Dromgold (~30) married Rebecca Sheibley (~29.)
Birth of Child	His daughter Mary Eleanor Dromgold was born on 26 APR 1840 in Elliottsburg, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death	On 3 JUL 1841, Edward (~32) died.
Death of Spouse	His wife Rebecca Sheibley died on 23 JAN 1882.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

25 AUG 2022

Rebecca Sheibley¹

F, #338, b. 1 FEB 1810, d. 23 JAN 1882

Family Explorer

After 1 JAN 1839, Rebecca became known as Rebecca Dromgold

Partner

Ca. 1839 she married Edward Dromgold (b. ca. 1809, d. 3 JUL 1841)

Children with Edward Dromgold:

Daughter*

Mary Eleanor Dromgold (b. 26 APR 1840, d. 28 FEB 1923)

Events

Birth	On 1 FEB 1810, Rebecca Sheibley was born.
Marriage	Ca. 1839, Rebecca Sheibley (~29) married Edward Dromgold (~30.)
Birth of Child	Her daughter Mary Eleanor Dromgold was born on 26 APR 1840 in Elliottsburg, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death of Spouse	Her husband Edward Dromgold died on 3 JUL 1841.
Death	On 23 JAN 1882, Rebecca (71) died.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

25 AUG 2022

(Unknown) Dromgold¹

M, #339, b. 7 MAY 1839, d. 7 MAY 1839

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	Thomas Dromgold (b. 1780, d. 8 MAR 1841)
Mother*	Elizabeth Donnally (b. 1786, d. 28 SEP 1860)

Events

Birth	On 7 MAY 1839, (Unknown) Dromgold was born in PA, USAG I.
Death	On 7 MAY 1839, (Unknown) (0) died. PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

12 NOV 2008

Manassah Dromgold¹

M, #340, b. ca. 1813, d. 16 FEB 1857

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	Thomas Dromgold (b. 1780, d. 8 MAR 1841)
Mother*	Elizabeth Donnally (b. 1786, d. 28 SEP 1860)

Partner

Ca. 1840 he married Sarah Loy (b. 1823, d. 1893)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1813, Manassah Dromgold was born in PA, USAG I.
Marriage	Ca. 1840, Manassah Dromgold (~27) married Sarah Loy (~17.)
Death	On 16 FEB 1857, Manassah (~44) died.
Death of Spouse	His wife Sarah Loy died in 1893.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

13 NOV 1994

Sarah Loy¹

F, #341, b. 1823, d. 1893

Family Explorer

After 2 JUL 1840, Sarah became known as Sarah Dromgold

Partner

Ca. 1840 she married Manassah Dromgold (b. ca. 1813, d. 16 FEB 1857)

Events

Birth	In 1823, Sarah Loy was born.
Marriage	Ca. 1840, Sarah Loy (~17) married Manassah Dromgold (~27.)
Death of Spouse	Her husband Manassah Dromgold died on 16 FEB 1857.
Death	In 1893, Sarah (~70) died.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

24 MAY 2021

Susan Dromgold¹

F, #342, b. ca. 1816, d. 21 MAR 1864

Family Explorer

After 2 JUL 1830, Susan became known as Susan Miller

Parents

Father*	Thomas Dromgold (b. 1780, d. 8 MAR 1841)
Mother*	Elizabeth Donnally (b. 1786, d. 28 SEP 1860)

Partner

Ca. 1830 she married Jacob Miller (b. 1812, d. 23 OCT 1859)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1816, Susan Dromgold was born in PA, USAG I.
Marriage	Ca. 1830, Susan Dromgold (~14) married Jacob Miller (~18.)
Death of Spouse	Her husband Jacob Miller died on 23 OCT 1859.
Death	On 21 MAR 1864, Susan (~48) died.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

13 NOV 1994

Jacob Miller¹

M, #343, b. 1812, d. 23 OCT 1859

Family Explorer

Partner

Ca. 1830 he married Susan Dromgold (b. ca. 1816, d. 21 MAR 1864)

Events

Birth	In 1812, Jacob Miller was born.
Marriage	Ca. 1830, Jacob Miller (~18) married Susan Dromgold (~14.)
Death	On 23 OCT 1859, Jacob (~47) died.
Death of Spouse	His wife Susan Dromgold died on 21 MAR 1864.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

24 MAY 2021

Agness Dromgold¹

F, #344, b. ca. 1817, d. aft 1817

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	Thomas Dromgold (b. 1780, d. 8 MAR 1841)
Mother*	Elizabeth Donnally (b. 1786, d. 28 SEP 1860)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1817, Agness Dromgold was born in PA, USAG I.
Death	Aft 1817, Agness died.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

13 NOV 1994

Thomas Dromgold¹

M, #345, b. ca. 1827, d. 7 DEC 1844

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	Thomas Dromgold (b. 1780, d. 8 MAR 1841)
Mother*	Elizabeth Donnally (b. 1786, d. 28 SEP 1860)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1827, Thomas Dromgold was born in PA, USAG I.
Death	On 7 DEC 1844, Thomas (~17) died.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

13 NOV 1994

Sarah Ann Hench¹

F, #346, b. 20 MAR 1816, d. 7 OCT 1908

Family Explorer

After 30 SEP 1842, Sarah became known as Sarah Ritter

Parents

Father*	Samuel Hench (b. ca. JAN 1788, d. 18 FEB 1861)
Mother*	Elizabeth Yohn (b. 5 SEP 1791, d. 8 SEP 1884)

Partner

On 29 SEP 1842 she married John Billman Ritter (b. 4 MAY 1821, d. 31 OCT 1906)²

Children with John Billman Ritter:

Son*

Jerome L Ritter (b. 21 MAY 1846, d. 17 DEC 1910)

Events

Birth	On 20 MAR 1816, Sarah Ann Hench was born in Madison Twp., Perry Co., PA, USAG I.^2,3
Marriage	On 29 SEP 1842, Sarah Ann Hench (26) married John Billman Ritter (21.)²
Birth of Child	Her son Jerome L Ritter was born on 21 MAY 1846 in Newport, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death of Spouse	Her husband John Billman Ritter died on 31 OCT 1906 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death	On 7 OCT 1908, Sarah (92) died. Newport, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.^3,4
DeathCause	Heart failure, Old Age.³
Burial	Sarah is buried at Newport Cemetery, Newport, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.⁴

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of Sr. Airman Steven James Hutchinson

Notable Relatives

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S113] Newspapers.com: The Perry County Democrat • John Billman Ritter (b. 04-MAY-1821 - d. 31-OCT-1906) Obit, pg. 3, col. 2 • Bloomfield, PA, USA • 07-NOV-1906 • https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-perry-county-democrat-john-billman-r/140926382/ • Collection: https://www.newspapers.com.
[S86] Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1970, Death Certificate • Sarah Ann Ritter (b. 20-NOV-1816 - d. 07-OCT-1908) • Age 91 Years 10 Months 17 Days • Cause of Death: Heart failure, Old Age • Mother: Elizabeth Yohn • Father: Sanil Hench • Collection: 1908 > 097201-101000 • Certificate Number: 97440 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2212259:5164 • Image 249 of 3954 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/5164/images/41381_2421401696_0845-00249. Author: Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Publisher: Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission. Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5164/.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: Sarah Ann (Hench) Ritter (b. 20-NOV-1816 - d. 07-OCT-1908) • Age: 91 • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95895994/sarah_ann-ritter • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

23 APR 2025

Rebecca Hench¹

F, #347, b. 10 MAR 1797, d. 19 NOV 1874

Family Explorer

After 2 JAN 1816, Rebecca became known as Rebecca Ritter

Parents

Father*	Lt. Johannes Hench Jr. (b. 12 MAY 1750, d. 20 NOV 1800)
Mother*	Margaretta Rebecca Rice (b. 29 JUN 1762, d. 26 MAY 1821)

Partner

In 1816 she married John Ritter Sr. (b. 31 AUG 1794, d. 20 JAN 1870)^2,3,4

Children with John Ritter Sr.:

Daughter*

Marianna Ritter (b. 30 DEC 1817, d. 23 JAN 1890)

Events

Birth	On 10 MAR 1797, Rebecca Hench was born in PA, USAG I.
Marriage	In 1816, Rebecca Hench (~19) married John Ritter Sr. (~22) in Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USAG I.^2,3,4
Birth of Child	Her daughter Marianna Ritter was born on 30 DEC 1817 in PA, USAG I.
Census	On 1 JUN 1840, Rebecca Hench (age 43) and John Ritter Sr. (age 45) appeared in the census of 1840 at Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USAG I. Census detail: John Ritter in a household consisting of 10 people • Total free white persons: 10 • Free white persons twenty thru forty-nine: 4 • Free white persons under twenty: 6 • Free white males forty thru forty-nine: 1 • Free white males twenty thru twenty-nine: 1 • Free white males fifteen thru nineteen: 1 • Free white males ten thru fourteen: 1 • Free white males five thru nine: 1 • Free white females forty thru forty-nine: 1 • Free white females twenty thru twenty-nine: 1 • Free white females fifteen thru nineteen: 1 • Free white females ten thru fourteen: 1 • Free white females under five: 1 • Persons employed in agriculture: 3 • Persons employed in manufacture and trade: 1.⁵
Census	On 11 AUG 1860, Rebecca Hench (age 63) and John Ritter Sr. (age 65) appeared in the census of 1860 along with Anna Susanna Bentzinger at Landisburg, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.⁶
Death of Spouse	Her husband John Ritter Sr. died on 20 JAN 1870 in PA, USAG I.
Census	On 1 JUN 1870, Rebecca Hench (age 73) appeared in the census of 1870 at Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USAG I. Census detail: Rebecca Ritter (b. abt 1797) Age 73 • Residence: Tyrone, Perry Co., PA, USA • Birth Place: PA, USA • Gender: Female • Race: White • Occupation: Keeping House • Post Office: Landisburg • Household Members: George Welsh .)⁷
Death	On 19 NOV 1874, Rebecca (77) died. PA, USAG I.

Relationship

4th great-grandaunt of Sr. Airman Steven James Hutchinson

Notable Relatives

Granddaughter of Maria Appalonia Hartmann
1st cousin 3 times removed of Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench
Granddaughter of Johannes Christian Hench Sr.
1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Philip Showalter Hench
Granddaughter of Zachariah Rice Sr.
Grandaunt of Rev. William K. Rouse
Granddaughter of Christina Schneider

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 76, 5.1.11, aak • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 103, 3c • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S78] Flickinger Family History: Valentine Ritter (1749-1820) & Anna Susanna Bensinger (1771-1868) • The Flickinger family history, including the Flickinger families in the United States of America: Andreas, Joseph, Johannes, Peter, Ulrick Flickinger, colonists; and a dozen later arrivals. Records and tributes from materials gathered by Robert Elliott Flickinger, assisted by Prof. H. W. Flickinger, John Tressler Flickinger [and others] (1927), by Flickinger, Robert Elliott, 1846- • Page 165, Chapter XXV • Image 176 of 819 • https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/176/mode/1up • Author: Robert Elliott Flickinger • Publisher: Success Composition and Print. Co., Des Moines, IA, 1927 • Collection: https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/n6/mode/1up • Collection: https://amzn.to/2ThshFH.
[S100] US Federal Census 1840: John Ritter • Pennsylvania > Perry > Tyrone, Roll: 480, Page: 359, FHL Film: 0020553, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2870725:8057 • Image 21 of 24 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8057/images/4410729_00725 • Author: Census Bureau • Publisher: US Department of Commerce, 1840 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8057/.
[S90] US Federal Census 1860: https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7667/4292168_00561 • Author: Census Bureau • Publisher: US Department of Commerce, 1860 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7667/.
[S94] US Federal Census 1870: Rebecca Ritter (b. 1797) Age 73 • Pennsylvania > Perry > Tyrone • Roll: M593_1386, pg. 305B • Line: 30 • Dwelling: 72 • Household Members: 2 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/5408193:7163 • Image 10 of 33 • Page 10 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7163/images/4278569_00616 • Author: Census Bureau • Publisher: US Department of Commerce, 1870 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7163/.

Last Edited

9 MAR 2024

John Billman Ritter¹

M, #348, b. 4 MAY 1821, d. 31 OCT 1906

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	Jacob Ritter (b. 10 APR 1797, d. 2 APR 1874)
Mother*	Mary Billman (b. 25 MAR 1801, d. 23 JAN 1879)

Partner

On 29 SEP 1842 he married Sarah Ann Hench (b. 20 MAR 1816, d. 7 OCT 1908)²

Children with Sarah Ann Hench:

Son*

Jerome L Ritter (b. 21 MAY 1846, d. 17 DEC 1910)

Events

Birth	On 4 MAY 1821, John Billman Ritter was born in Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.^1,3
Confirmatn	In 1836, John Billman Ritter was confirmed in Perry Co., PA, USAG I.²
Marriage	On 29 SEP 1842, John Billman Ritter (21) married Sarah Ann Hench (26.)²
Birth of Child	His son Jerome L Ritter was born on 21 MAY 1846 in Newport, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Census	On 1 JUN 1850, John Billman Ritter (age 29) was listed in the 1850 census report as a resident in Jacob Ritter and Mary Billman's household along with John Billman Ritter and Diana Ritter at Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USAG I. Census detail: Jacob Ritter (b. abt 1797) Age 53 • Residence: Tyrone, Perry Co., PA, USA • Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Gender: Male • Race: White • Occupation: Farmer • Industry: Agriculture • Reporting real estate valued at $4,500 • Inferred Spouse: Mary Ritter • Household Members: Mary Ritter (50) • John Ritter (29) • Sarah Ann Bitter (29) • George Bitter (16) • Dianah Bitter (16) • Jerome Bitter (4) • Mary Rice (20) • Clarion Rice (3) • Eli Trostle (13.)⁴
Death	On 31 OCT 1906, John (85) died. Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USAG I.^2,3
DeathCause	Organic heart disease, old age.⁵
Burial	John is buried at Newport Cemetery, Newport, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.³
Death of Spouse	His wife Sarah Ann Hench died on 7 OCT 1908 in Newport, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of Sr. Airman Steven James Hutchinson

Notable Relatives

1st cousin of Rev. George Keiser
1st cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Hooke Ritter
Great-grandson of Baron Johannes Ritter

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 104, 3.d and 186, aaeb • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S113] Newspapers.com: The Perry County Democrat • John Billman Ritter (b. 04-MAY-1821 - d. 31-OCT-1906) Obit, pg. 3, col. 2 • Bloomfield, PA, USA • 07-NOV-1906 • https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-perry-county-democrat-john-billman-r/140926382/ • Collection: https://www.newspapers.com.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: John B. Ritter (b. 04-MAY-1821 - d. 31-OCT-1906) • Age: 85 • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95895871/john_b-ritter • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
[S89] US Federal Census 1850: Jacob Ritter (b. 1797) Age 53 • Pennsylvania > Perry > Tyrone • Roll: 805 • Page: 380a • Line: 40 • Dwelling: 51 • Family: 51 • Household Members: 10 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4819526:8054 • Image 7 of 26 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8054/images/4205109_00184 • Author: Census Bureau • Publisher: US Department of Commerce, 1850 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8054/ • Collection: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/us-census-1850.
[S86] Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1970, Death Certificate • John B. Ritter (b. 04-MAY-1821 - d. 31-OCT-1906) • Age 85 Years 5 Months 27 Days • Cause of Death: organic heart disease, old age • Mother: Mary Ann Billman • Father: Jacob Ritter • Collection: 1906 > 095061-098630 • Certificate Number: 97952 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1232750:5164 • Image 3060 of 3764 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/5164/images/41381_2421401696_0833-03060. Author: Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Publisher: Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission. Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5164/.

Last Edited

20 FEB 2024

Mary Billman¹

F, #349, b. 25 MAR 1801, d. 23 JAN 1879

Family Explorer

After 1 JAN 1816, Mary became known as Mary Ritter

Partner

Ca. 1816 she married Jacob Ritter (b. 10 APR 1797, d. 2 APR 1874)^1,2

Children with Jacob Ritter:

1.	Son*	John Billman Ritter+ (b. 4 MAY 1821, d. 31 OCT 1906)
2.	Daughter*	Diana Ritter (b. 20 SEP 1833, d. 21 MAY 1892)

Events

Birth	On 25 MAR 1801, Mary Billman was born in PA, USAG I.^1,3
Marriage	Ca. 1816, Mary Billman (~15) married Jacob Ritter (~19) in PA, USAG I.^1,2
Birth of Child	Her son John Billman Ritter was born on 4 MAY 1821 in Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Diana Ritter was born on 20 SEP 1833 in Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Census	On 1 JUN 1850, Mary Billman (age 49) and Jacob Ritter (age 53) appeared in the census of 1850 along with John Billman Ritter and Diana Ritter at Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USAG I. Census detail: Jacob Ritter (b. abt 1797) Age 53 • Residence: Tyrone, Perry Co., PA, USA • Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Gender: Male • Race: White • Occupation: Farmer • Industry: Agriculture • Reporting real estate valued at $4,500 • Inferred Spouse: Mary Ritter • Household Members: Mary Ritter (50) • John Ritter (29) • Sarah Ann Bitter (29) • George Bitter (16) • Dianah Bitter (16) • Jerome Bitter (4) • Mary Rice (20) • Clarion Rice (3) • Eli Trostle (13.)⁴
Death of Spouse	Her husband Jacob Ritter died on 2 APR 1874 in PA, USAG I.
Death	On 23 JAN 1879, Mary (77) died. Perry Co., PA, USAG I.^1,3
Burial	Mary is buried at Lebanon Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard AKA Old Town Cemetery, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.³

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 104, 3.d and 186, aaeb • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S78] Flickinger Family History: Valentine Ritter (1749-1820) & Anna Susanna Bensinger (1771-1868) • The Flickinger family history, including the Flickinger families in the United States of America: Andreas, Joseph, Johannes, Peter, Ulrick Flickinger, colonists; and a dozen later arrivals. Records and tributes from materials gathered by Robert Elliott Flickinger, assisted by Prof. H. W. Flickinger, John Tressler Flickinger [and others] (1927), by Flickinger, Robert Elliott, 1846- • Page 165, Chapter XXV • Image 176 of 819 • https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/176/mode/1up • Author: Robert Elliott Flickinger • Publisher: Success Composition and Print. Co., Des Moines, IA, 1927 • Collection: https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/n6/mode/1up • Collection: https://amzn.to/2ThshFH.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: Mary (Billman) Ritter (b. 25-MAR-1801 - d. 23-JAN-1879) • Age 77 Years 9 Months 28 Days • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107166383/mary-ritter • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
[S89] US Federal Census 1850: Jacob Ritter (b. 1797) Age 53 • Pennsylvania > Perry > Tyrone • Roll: 805 • Page: 380a • Line: 40 • Dwelling: 51 • Family: 51 • Household Members: 10 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4819526:8054 • Image 7 of 26 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8054/images/4205109_00184 • Author: Census Bureau • Publisher: US Department of Commerce, 1850 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8054/ • Collection: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/us-census-1850.

Last Edited

9 MAR 2024

Samuel Klinger¹

M, #350, b. ca. 1793

Family Explorer

Partner

He married Mary Ritter (b. 16 JAN 1793, d. 22 SEP 1880)²

Events

Birth	Ca. 1793, Samuel Klinger was born.
Death	Samuel died.
Marriage	Samuel Klinger married Mary Ritter in PA, USAG I.²
Death of Spouse	His wife Mary Ritter died on 22 SEP 1880 in PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S78] Flickinger Family History: Valentine Ritter (1749-1820) & Anna Susanna Bensinger (1771-1868) • The Flickinger family history, including the Flickinger families in the United States of America: Andreas, Joseph, Johannes, Peter, Ulrick Flickinger, colonists; and a dozen later arrivals. Records and tributes from materials gathered by Robert Elliott Flickinger, assisted by Prof. H. W. Flickinger, John Tressler Flickinger [and others] (1927), by Flickinger, Robert Elliott, 1846- • Page 165, Chapter XXV • Image 176 of 819 • https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/176/mode/1up • Author: Robert Elliott Flickinger • Publisher: Success Composition and Print. Co., Des Moines, IA, 1927 • Collection: https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/n6/mode/1up • Collection: https://amzn.to/2ThshFH.

Last Edited

1 OCT 2024

Jacob Keiser¹

M, #351, b. ca. 1800

Family Explorer

Partner

He married Catherine Ritter (b. 14 DEC 1800, d. 17 APR 1873)^2,3

Children with Catherine Ritter:

Son*

Rev. George Keiser (b. 6 MAR 1822, d. 31 JAN 1905)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1800, Jacob Keiser was born.
Death	Jacob died.
Marriage	Jacob Keiser married Catherine Ritter in PA, USAG I.^2,3
Birth of Child	His son Rev. George Keiser was born on 6 MAR 1822 in Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death	In 1833, Jacob (~33) died. Perry Co., PA, USAG I.³
Death of Spouse	His wife Catherine Ritter died on 17 APR 1873 in PA, USAG I.

Notable Relatives

Father of Rev. George Keiser

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S78] Flickinger Family History: Valentine Ritter (1749-1820) & Anna Susanna Bensinger (1771-1868) • The Flickinger family history, including the Flickinger families in the United States of America: Andreas, Joseph, Johannes, Peter, Ulrick Flickinger, colonists; and a dozen later arrivals. Records and tributes from materials gathered by Robert Elliott Flickinger, assisted by Prof. H. W. Flickinger, John Tressler Flickinger [and others] (1927), by Flickinger, Robert Elliott, 1846- • Page 165, Chapter XXV • Image 176 of 819 • https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/176/mode/1up • Author: Robert Elliott Flickinger • Publisher: Success Composition and Print. Co., Des Moines, IA, 1927 • Collection: https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/n6/mode/1up • Collection: https://amzn.to/2ThshFH.
[S174] Internet Archive: Rev. George Keiser (1822-1905) • Biographical annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens and of many of the early settled families (1905), by Genealogical Publishing Co., Chicago, pub • Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill. • Page 652, col. 1, Rev. George Keiser • Image 652 of 850 • https://archive.org/details/biographicalanna00ingene/page/652/mode/1up • Collection: https://archive.org/.

Last Edited

17 MAR 2024

John Trostle¹

M, #352, b. ca. 1800

Family Explorer

Partner

He married Catherine Ritter (b. 14 DEC 1800, d. 17 APR 1873)²

Events

Birth	Ca. 1800, John Trostle was born.
Death	John died.
Marriage	John Trostle married Catherine Ritter in PA, USAG I.²
Death of Spouse	His wife Catherine Ritter died on 17 APR 1873 in PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S78] Flickinger Family History: Valentine Ritter (1749-1820) & Anna Susanna Bensinger (1771-1868) • The Flickinger family history, including the Flickinger families in the United States of America: Andreas, Joseph, Johannes, Peter, Ulrick Flickinger, colonists; and a dozen later arrivals. Records and tributes from materials gathered by Robert Elliott Flickinger, assisted by Prof. H. W. Flickinger, John Tressler Flickinger [and others] (1927), by Flickinger, Robert Elliott, 1846- • Page 165, Chapter XXV • Image 176 of 819 • https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/176/mode/1up • Author: Robert Elliott Flickinger • Publisher: Success Composition and Print. Co., Des Moines, IA, 1927 • Collection: https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/n6/mode/1up • Collection: https://amzn.to/2ThshFH.

Last Edited

9 MAR 2024

Peter Flickinger¹

M, #353, b. 7 NOV 1798, d. 1 OCT 1881

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	Henry Flickinger (b. 10 JAN 1765, d. 10 NOV 1853)
Mother*	Margaret Yohn (b. 4 APR 1779, d. 27 APR 1853)

Partner

On 4 MAR 1824 he married Margaret Ritter (b. 30 MAR 1804, d. 25 OCT 1870)²

Events

Birth	On 7 NOV 1798, Peter Flickinger was born in Ickesburg, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.²
Marriage	On 4 MAR 1824, Peter Flickinger (25) married Margaret Ritter (19) in Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.²
Photo	Ca. 1860, a photograph was taken. Detail: Peter and Margaret Ritter Flickinger.
Death of Spouse	His wife Margaret Ritter died on 25 OCT 1870 in Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death	On 1 OCT 1881, Peter (82) died. Markelville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.²
Burial	Peter is buried at Lebanon Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard AKA Old Town Cemetery, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.³

DNA

DNA Match to Peter Flickinger (1798-1881):
• Richard Flickinger > Family Tree DNA Y-DNA Test 111 markers > haplogroup R-M269 > FTDNA kit #122555
• Samuel Flickinger > Family Tree DNA Y-DNA Test 111 markers > haplogroup R-M269 > FTDNA kit #122555
• ~3.12% ~12.50% Jeffrey Lightner > Family Tree DNA Family Finder
• ~1.56% David Frantz > AncestryDNA
• ~0.78% Heidi Bowler > 23andMe +AncestryDNA +Family Tree DNA Family Finder +MyHeritage DNA +Living DNA
• ~0.78% ~1.56% Tanya Carson > AncestryDNA > GEDmatch a831785 > Ancestry member tanyaann_1977
• ~0.78% Richard Balsley > AncestryDNA
• ~0.78% Michael Rust > AncestryDNA > Ancestry member kowboy44507
• ~0.78% Maggie (Bishop) MacNeill > MyHeritage DNA > GEDmatch H838781
• Source: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Flickinger-470 — Updated on 03 JUN 2025

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S78] Flickinger Family History: Peter Flickinger (1798-1881) & Margaret Ritter (1804-1870) • The Flickinger family history, including the Flickinger families in the United States of America: Andreas, Joseph, Johannes, Peter, Ulrick Flickinger, colonists; and a dozen later arrivals. Records and tributes from materials gathered by Robert Elliott Flickinger, assisted by Prof. H. W. Flickinger, John Tressler Flickinger [and others] (1927), by Flickinger, Robert Elliott, 1846- • Page 144, Chapter XXII • Image 150 of 819 • https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/150/mode/1up • Author: Robert Elliott Flickinger • Publisher: Success Composition and Print. Co., Des Moines, IA, 1927 • Collection: https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/n6/mode/1up • Collection: https://amzn.to/2ThshFH.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: Peter Flickinger (b. 07-NOV-1798 - d. 01-OCT-1881) • Age 82 Years 10 Months 24 Days • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33000475/peter-flickinger • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

3 JUN 2025

Catherine Loy¹

F, #354, b. 13 OCT 1813, d. 27 JUL 1874

Family Explorer

After 1833, Catherine became known as Catherine Ritter

Partner

Ca. 1831 she married George Ritter (b. 23 NOV 1810, d. 6 JAN 1893)^2,3

Events

Birth	On 13 OCT 1813, Catherine Loy was born in PA, USAG I.⁴
Marriage	Ca. 1831, Catherine Loy (~18) married George Ritter (~21) in PA, USAG I.^2,3
Death	On 27 JUL 1874, Catherine (60) died. PA, USAG I.⁴
Burial	Catherine is buried at Lebanon Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard AKA Old Town Cemetery, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.⁴
Death of Spouse	Her husband George Ritter died on 6 JAN 1893 in Perry Co., PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 104, 3g • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S78] Flickinger Family History: Valentine Ritter (1749-1820) & Anna Susanna Bensinger (1771-1868) • The Flickinger family history, including the Flickinger families in the United States of America: Andreas, Joseph, Johannes, Peter, Ulrick Flickinger, colonists; and a dozen later arrivals. Records and tributes from materials gathered by Robert Elliott Flickinger, assisted by Prof. H. W. Flickinger, John Tressler Flickinger [and others] (1927), by Flickinger, Robert Elliott, 1846- • Page 165, Chapter XXV • Image 176 of 819 • https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/176/mode/1up • Author: Robert Elliott Flickinger • Publisher: Success Composition and Print. Co., Des Moines, IA, 1927 • Collection: https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/n6/mode/1up • Collection: https://amzn.to/2ThshFH.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: Catharine (Loy) Ritter (b. 13-OCT-1813 - d. 27-JUL-1874) • Age: 60 • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71064369/catharine-ritter • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

9 MAR 2024

Priscilla Kerner¹

F, #355, b. 21 JUL 1824, d. 13 SEP 1892

Family Explorer

After 2 JAN 1874, Priscilla became known as Priscilla Ritter

Partner

Aft 1874 she married George Ritter (b. 23 NOV 1810, d. 6 JAN 1893)^1,2

Events

Name-Var	Also known as Priscilla Kepner. as listing on FindAGrave has her maiden name as KEPNER.³
Birth	On 21 JUL 1824, Priscilla Kerner was born.¹
Marriage	Aft 1874, Priscilla Kerner married George Ritter in PA, USAG I.^1,2
Death	On 13 SEP 1892, Priscilla (68) died. Perry Co., PA, USAG I.³
Burial	Priscilla is buried at Lebanon Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard AKA Old Town Cemetery, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.³
Death of Spouse	Her husband George Ritter died on 6 JAN 1893 in Perry Co., PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 104, 3g • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S78] Flickinger Family History: Valentine Ritter (1749-1820) & Anna Susanna Bensinger (1771-1868) • The Flickinger family history, including the Flickinger families in the United States of America: Andreas, Joseph, Johannes, Peter, Ulrick Flickinger, colonists; and a dozen later arrivals. Records and tributes from materials gathered by Robert Elliott Flickinger, assisted by Prof. H. W. Flickinger, John Tressler Flickinger [and others] (1927), by Flickinger, Robert Elliott, 1846- • Page 165, Chapter XXV • Image 176 of 819 • https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/176/mode/1up • Author: Robert Elliott Flickinger • Publisher: Success Composition and Print. Co., Des Moines, IA, 1927 • Collection: https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/n6/mode/1up • Collection: https://amzn.to/2ThshFH.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71064409/priscilla-ritter • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

9 MAR 2024

Henry Kleckner¹

M, #356, b. ca. 1807, d. 4 NOV 1876

Family Explorer

Partner

He married Elizabeth Ritter (b. 14 SEP 1814, d. 2 DEC 1892)²

Events

Birth	Ca. 1807, Henry Kleckner was born.
Marriage	Henry Kleckner married Elizabeth Ritter in PA, USAG I.²
Death	On 4 NOV 1876, Henry (~69) died.
Death of Spouse	His wife Elizabeth Ritter died on 2 DEC 1892 in PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.
[S78] Flickinger Family History: Valentine Ritter (1749-1820) & Anna Susanna Bensinger (1771-1868) • The Flickinger family history, including the Flickinger families in the United States of America: Andreas, Joseph, Johannes, Peter, Ulrick Flickinger, colonists; and a dozen later arrivals. Records and tributes from materials gathered by Robert Elliott Flickinger, assisted by Prof. H. W. Flickinger, John Tressler Flickinger [and others] (1927), by Flickinger, Robert Elliott, 1846- • Page 165, Chapter XXV • Image 176 of 819 • https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/176/mode/1up • Author: Robert Elliott Flickinger • Publisher: Success Composition and Print. Co., Des Moines, IA, 1927 • Collection: https://archive.org/details/flickingerfamily00flic/page/n6/mode/1up • Collection: https://amzn.to/2ThshFH.

Last Edited

9 MAR 2024

Jeremiah Hench¹

M, #357, b. 25 JUL 1819, d. 12 MAY 1895

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	Samuel Hench (b. ca. JAN 1788, d. 18 FEB 1861)
Mother*	Elizabeth Yohn (b. 5 SEP 1791, d. 8 SEP 1884)

Partner

On 8 APR 1841 he married Eleanor Comly (b. 19 OCT 1820, d. 6 MAY 1899)

Children with Eleanor Comly:

1.	Daughter*	Matilda Naomi Hench (b. 27 AUG 1842, d. 15 AUG 1930)
2.	Son*	Owen Luther Hench+ (b. 18 FEB 1844, d. 19 APR 1919)

Events

Birth	On 25 JUL 1819, Jeremiah Hench was born in PA, USAG I.
Marriage	On 8 APR 1841, Jeremiah Hench (21) married Eleanor Comly (20) in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His daughter Matilda Naomi Hench was born on 27 AUG 1842 in Blain, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	His son Owen Luther Hench was born on 18 FEB 1844 in Blain, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death	On 12 MAY 1895, Jeremiah (75) died. Blain, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death of Spouse	His wife Eleanor Comly died on 6 MAY 1899 in PA, USAG I.

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of Sr. Airman Steven James Hutchinson

Notable Relatives

Great-grandson of Maria Appalonia Hartmann
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench
Great-grandson of Johannes Christian Hench Sr.
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Dr. Philip Showalter Hench
Great-grandson of Zachariah Rice Sr.
1st cousin 1 time removed of Rev. William K. Rouse
Great-grandson of Christina Schneider

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

23 APR 2025

Eleanor Comly¹

F, #358, b. 19 OCT 1820, d. 6 MAY 1899

Family Explorer

After 9 APR 1841, Eleanor became known as Eleanor Hench

Parents

Father*	Jesse Comly (b. ca. 1800, d. aft 1840)
Mother*	Naomi Howell (b. ca. 1800, d. aft 1840)

Partner

On 8 APR 1841 she married Jeremiah Hench (b. 25 JUL 1819, d. 12 MAY 1895)

Children with Jeremiah Hench:

1.	Daughter*	Matilda Naomi Hench (b. 27 AUG 1842, d. 15 AUG 1930)
2.	Son*	Owen Luther Hench+ (b. 18 FEB 1844, d. 19 APR 1919)

Events

Birth	On 19 OCT 1820, Eleanor Comly was born in PA, USAG I.
Marriage	On 8 APR 1841, Eleanor Comly (20) married Jeremiah Hench (21) in PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Matilda Naomi Hench was born on 27 AUG 1842 in Blain, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Birth of Child	Her son Owen Luther Hench was born on 18 FEB 1844 in Blain, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death of Spouse	Her husband Jeremiah Hench died on 12 MAY 1895 in Blain, Perry Co., PA, USAG I.
Death	On 6 MAY 1899, Eleanor (78) died. PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

13 NOV 1994

Jesse Comly¹

M, #359, b. ca. 1800, d. aft 1840

Family Explorer

Partner

Ca. 1820 he married Naomi Howell (b. ca. 1800, d. aft 1840)

Children with Naomi Howell:

Daughter*

Eleanor Comly+ (b. 19 OCT 1820, d. 6 MAY 1899)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1800, Jesse Comly was born.
Marriage	Ca. 1820, Jesse Comly (~20) married Naomi Howell (~20.)
Birth of Child	His daughter Eleanor Comly was born on 19 OCT 1820 in PA, USAG I.
Death	Aft 1840, Jesse died. PA, USAG I.
Death of Spouse	His wife Naomi Howell died aft 1840 in PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

13 NOV 1994

Naomi Howell¹

F, #360, b. ca. 1800, d. aft 1840

Family Explorer

After 1 JAN 1820, Naomi became known as Naomi Comly

Partner

Ca. 1820 she married Jesse Comly (b. ca. 1800, d. aft 1840)

Children with Jesse Comly:

Daughter*

Eleanor Comly+ (b. 19 OCT 1820, d. 6 MAY 1899)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1800, Naomi Howell was born.
Marriage	Ca. 1820, Naomi Howell (~20) married Jesse Comly (~20.)
Birth of Child	Her daughter Eleanor Comly was born on 19 OCT 1820 in PA, USAG I.
Death	Aft 1840, Naomi died. PA, USAG I.
Death of Spouse	Her husband Jesse Comly died aft 1840 in PA, USAG I.

Citations

[S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: • Author: Edited by Lee Owen Hench and Bernard Lyle Hench in collaboration with Harry Wayne Lenig • Publisher: C.B. Hench Family Publishers, 1981 • Collection: https://amzn.to/2rQsqoj.

Last Edited

13 NOV 1994

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Johannes Yohn1

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Bernhardina Pieters1

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Bandinah Hench1

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John Dromgold1

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Sarah Ann Hench1

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Rebecca Hench1

Johannes Yohn¹

Bernhardina Pieters¹

Bandinah Hench¹

John Dromgold¹

Thomas Dromgold¹

Elizabeth Donnally¹

Edward Dromgold¹

Rebecca Sheibley¹

(Unknown) Dromgold¹

Manassah Dromgold¹

Sarah Loy¹

Susan Dromgold¹

Jacob Miller¹

Agness Dromgold¹

Thomas Dromgold¹

Sarah Ann Hench¹

Rebecca Hench¹

John Billman Ritter¹

Mary Billman¹

Samuel Klinger¹

Jacob Keiser¹

John Trostle¹

Peter Flickinger¹

Catherine Loy¹

Priscilla Kerner¹

Henry Kleckner¹

Jeremiah Hench¹

Eleanor Comly¹

Jesse Comly¹

Naomi Howell¹