Rebecka (Unknown)1
F, #2341, b. ca. 1683
| After ca. 1699, Rebecka became known as Rebecka Leckey1 |
Partner
Events
| Birth | Ca. 1683, Rebecka (Unknown) was born in UKGI.1 |
| Marriage | Ca. 1699, Rebecka (Unknown) (~16) married William Leckey in UKGI.1 |
| Immigration | Bet 1700 and 1720, Rebecka (Unknown) and William Leckey immigrated USAGI. Detail: Before 1720, William Leckey, along with his wife and a few children, and John Leckey, his brother, immigrated together to America. The ship and port of entry is unknown.1 |
| Birth of Child | Her son Alexander Leckey Sr. was born ca. 1705. |
| Birth of Child | Her son Adam Leckey was born ca. 1706. |
| Birth of Child | Her son Samuel Leckey was born ca. 1707. |
| Birth of Child | Her son Robert Leckey was born ca. 1708. |
| Birth of Child | Her daughter Mary Leckey was born ca. 1709. |
| Birth of Child | Her daughter Jane Leckey was born ca. 1710. |
| Will | On 16 OCT 1755, Rebecka (Unknown) was named as an heir in William Leckey's will in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USAG.2,3 |
| Probate | In 1756, they was listed as a beneficiary in William Leckey's will in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USAG.3,2 |
| Death of Spouse | Her husband William Leckey died in 1756 in Lancaster Co., PA, USAGI. |
Citations
- [S372] Lackey Family Hiistory: page 2 • https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/355641/?offset=0#page=3 • Author: Lackey, Richard Stephen, 11 FEB 1960 • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/355641-lackey-family-history.
- [S372] Lackey Family Hiistory: page 2 • https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/355641/?offset=0#page=4 • Author: Lackey, Richard Stephen, 11 FEB 1960 • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/355641-lackey-family-history.
- [S119] Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records 1683-1993: William Leckey (d. 1756) • Probate: 1756, Lancaster Co., PA, USA • Collection: Lancaster > Index to Wills, 1730-1830 • ID 8802 • Record: 53283 • Individuals Listed: 1 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/53283:8802 • Image 85 of 158 • Book B, vol. 1, page 139 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8802/images/005534639_00085, bet 1683 and 1993 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8802/.
Hannah Alexander1
F, #2342, b. ca. 1683
Adam Leckey1
M, #2343, b. ca. 1706
Parents
Events
| Birth | Ca. 1706, Adam Leckey was born.1 |
| Will | On 16 OCT 1755, Adam Leckey was named as an heir in William Leckey's will in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USAG.1,2 |
| Probate | In 1756, they was listed as a beneficiary in William Leckey's will in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USAG.2,1 |
Research Note |
|---|
| Married Martha McConnell, moved to Guilford Co., NC1 |
Citations
- [S372] Lackey Family Hiistory: page 2 • https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/355641/?offset=0#page=4 • Author: Lackey, Richard Stephen, 11 FEB 1960 • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/355641-lackey-family-history.
- [S119] Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records 1683-1993: William Leckey (d. 1756) • Probate: 1756, Lancaster Co., PA, USA • Collection: Lancaster > Index to Wills, 1730-1830 • ID 8802 • Record: 53283 • Individuals Listed: 1 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/53283:8802 • Image 85 of 158 • Book B, vol. 1, page 139 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8802/images/005534639_00085, bet 1683 and 1993 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8802/.
Samuel Leckey1
M, #2344, b. ca. 1707
Robert Leckey1
M, #2345, b. ca. 1708
Parents
Events
| Birth | Ca. 1708, Robert Leckey was born.1 |
| Will | On 16 OCT 1755, Robert Leckey was named as an heir in William Leckey's will in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USAG.1,2 |
| Probate | In 1756, Robert Leckey witnessed the probate of the estate of William Leckey in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USAG.2,1 |
Citations
- [S372] Lackey Family Hiistory: page 2 • https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/355641/?offset=0#page=4 • Author: Lackey, Richard Stephen, 11 FEB 1960 • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/355641-lackey-family-history.
- [S119] Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records 1683-1993: William Leckey (d. 1756) • Probate: 1756, Lancaster Co., PA, USA • Collection: Lancaster > Index to Wills, 1730-1830 • ID 8802 • Record: 53283 • Individuals Listed: 1 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/53283:8802 • Image 85 of 158 • Book B, vol. 1, page 139 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8802/images/005534639_00085, bet 1683 and 1993 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8802/.
Mary Leckey1
F, #2346, b. ca. 1709
Jane Leckey1
F, #2347, b. ca. 1710
John Leckey1
M, #2348, b. ca. 1750
Ann Leckey1
F, #2349, b. ca. 1 JUN 1765
William Leckey1
M, #2350, b. ca. 5 AUG 1753
Adam Leckey1
M, #2351, b. ca. 1 MAR 1759
John Tilton Jr.
1
M, #2352, b. 24 MAR 1705/06, d. 1783
The

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Parents
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 24 MAR 1705/06, John Tilton Jr. was born in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.1 |
| Marriage | On 30 AUG 1738, John Tilton Jr. (32) married Sarah Gibbs (24) in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.1 |
| Birth of Child | His son Ebenezer Tilton was born ca. 1753 in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG. |
| Death | In 1783, John (~77) died. Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.1 |
Citations
- [S374] Tilton Family in America, History of the: page 232, John Tilton (W4-23) • Author: Tilton, Francis Theodore • Publisher: University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1927 • Collection: https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G006543.pdf • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/50718-history-of-the-tilton-family-in-america-vol-01.
Sarah Gibbs
1
F, #2353, b. 29 JUL 1714
| After 30 AUG 1738, Sarah became known as Sarah Tilton1 |
The

icon indicates a direct ancestor.
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 29 JUL 1714, Sarah Gibbs was born in MA, USAGI.2 |
| Marriage | On 30 AUG 1738, Sarah Gibbs (24) married John Tilton Jr. (32) in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.1 |
| Birth of Child | Her son Ebenezer Tilton was born ca. 1753 in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG. |
| Death of Spouse | Her husband John Tilton Jr. died in 1783 in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG. |
Citations
- [S374] Tilton Family in America, History of the: page 232, John Tilton (W4-23) • Author: Tilton, Francis Theodore • Publisher: University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1927 • Collection: https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G006543.pdf • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/50718-history-of-the-tilton-family-in-america-vol-01.
- [S374] Tilton Family in America, History of the: page 232, Joseph Tilton (W4-24) • Author: Tilton, Francis Theodore • Publisher: University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1927 • Collection: https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G006543.pdf • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/50718-history-of-the-tilton-family-in-america-vol-01.
John Tilton Sr.
1
M, #2354, b. 23 OCT 1673, d. 1759
The

icon indicates a direct ancestor.
Parents
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 23 OCT 1673, John Tilton Sr. was born in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH, USAG.1 |
| Marriage | Ca. 1700, John Tilton Sr. (~27) married Sarah Mayhew (~23) in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.1 |
| Birth of Child | His son John Tilton Jr. was born on 24 MAR 1705/06 in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG. |
| Death of Spouse | His wife Sarah Mayhew died ca. 1759 in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG. |
| Death | In 1759, John (~86) died. Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.1 |
Citations
- [S374] Tilton Family in America, History of the: page 154, John Tilton (W3-13) • Author: Tilton, Francis Theodore • Publisher: University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1927 • Collection: https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G006543.pdf • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/50718-history-of-the-tilton-family-in-america-vol-01.
Sarah Mayhew
1
F, #2355, b. ca. 1677, d. ca. 1759
| After bef 1700, Sarah became known as Sarah Tilton1 |
The

icon indicates a direct ancestor.
Partner
Events
| Birth | Ca. 1677, Sarah Mayhew was born in MA, USAGI.1 |
| Marriage | Ca. 1700, Sarah Mayhew (~23) married John Tilton Sr. (~27) in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.1 |
| Birth of Child | Her son John Tilton Jr. was born on 24 MAR 1705/06 in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG. |
| Death | Ca. 1759, Sarah (~82) died. Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.1 |
| Death of Spouse | Her husband John Tilton Sr. died in 1759 in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG. |
Citations
- [S374] Tilton Family in America, History of the: page 154, John Tilton (W3-13) • Author: Tilton, Francis Theodore • Publisher: University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1927 • Collection: https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G006543.pdf • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/50718-history-of-the-tilton-family-in-america-vol-01.
Samuel Tilton
1
M, #2356, b. ca. 16 JUN 1640, d. 29 NOV 1731
The

icon indicates a direct ancestor.
Partner
Events
| Birth | Ca. 16 JUN 1640, Samuel Tilton was born.1 |
| Marriage | On 17 DEC 1662, Samuel Tilton (~22) married Hannah Moulton (~22) in Hamilton, Essex Co., MA, USAG.1 |
| Birth of Child | His son John Tilton Sr. was born on 23 OCT 1673 in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH, USAG. |
| Death of Spouse | His wife Hannah Moulton died on 11 APR 1720 in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG. |
| Death | On 29 NOV 1731, Samuel (~91) died. Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.1 |
Citations
- [S374] Tilton Family in America, History of the: page 61, Samuel Tilton (W2-3) • Author: Tilton, Francis Theodore • Publisher: University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1927 • Collection: https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G006543.pdf • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/50718-history-of-the-tilton-family-in-america-vol-01.
Hannah Moulton
1
F, #2357, b. ca. 1640, d. 11 APR 1720
| After 17 DEC 1662, Hannah became known as Hannah Tilton1 |
The

icon indicates a direct ancestor.
Partner
| On 17 DEC 1662 she married Samuel Tilton (b. ca. 16 JUN 1640, d. 29 NOV 1731)1 |
Events
| Birth | Ca. 1640, Hannah Moulton was born in MA, USAGI. |
| Marriage | On 17 DEC 1662, Hannah Moulton (~22) married Samuel Tilton (~22) in Hamilton, Essex Co., MA, USAG.1 |
| Birth of Child | Her son John Tilton Sr. was born on 23 OCT 1673 in Hampton, Rockingham Co., NH, USAG. |
| Death | On 11 APR 1720, Hannah (~80) died. Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.1 |
| Death of Spouse | Her husband Samuel Tilton died on 29 NOV 1731 in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG. |
Citations
- [S374] Tilton Family in America, History of the: page 61, Samuel Tilton (W2-3) • Author: Tilton, Francis Theodore • Publisher: University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1927 • Collection: https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G006543.pdf • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/50718-history-of-the-tilton-family-in-america-vol-01.
Peter Hench1,2
M, #2358, b. 14 OCT 1781, d. 31 JAN 1814
Parents
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 14 OCT 1781, Peter Hench was born in Pikeland Twp., Chester Co., PA, USAG.4 |
| Marriage | In 1809, Peter Hench (~28) married Elizabeth Ickes (~22.)3,1,4 |
| Birth of Child | His son George Hench was born on 31 JAN 1810 in PA, USAGI. |
| Birth of Child | His son Nicholas Hench was born on 26 SEP 1811 in PA, USAGI. |
| Death | On 31 JAN 1814, Peter (32) died. Tuscorora Mountain, Juniata Co., PA, USAGI. |
| Burial | Peter is buried at Bull Hill Cemetery, Donnally Mills, Perry Co., PA, USAGI.1 |
| Death of Spouse | His wife Elizabeth Ickes died on 2 AUG 1859 in PA, USAGI. |
Citations
- [S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 77, 5.3 • 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.
- [S114] Ancestry.com: Peter Hench Family Tree • https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/75492105/person/40326167228/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
- [S134] North America Family Histories 1500-2000: Elizabeth Ickes (b. 1787 - d. 1859) • Spouse: Peter Hench, married 1809 • Mother: Mary Magdalena Christman • Father: Nicholas Ickes • Child: Nicholas Hench • Collection: D > Daughters of the American Revolution > Lineage Book: NSDAR: Volume 114: 1915 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3500088:61157 • Image 44 of 370 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61157/images/46155_b290439-00043, 2016 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61157/.
- [S326] Historical Society Of Pennsylvania, Births & Baptisms: Nicholas Hench (b. 26-SEP-1811) • Birth: PA, USA • Parents: Elizabeth Ickes (b. 6-OCT-1787, d. 2-AUG-1859) & Peter Hench (b. 14-OCT-1781, d. 31-JAN-1814), Married 1809 • https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=US/BMD/PENN-BAP/01303324 • https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=S2/US/HSP/102535394/00446&parentid=US/BMD/PENN-BAP/01303324 — Updated on 15 AUG 2025, 1908 • Collection: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/historical-society-of-pennsylvania-births-and-baptisms.
Elizabeth Ickes1
F, #2359, b. 6 OCT 1787, d. 2 AUG 1859
| After, Elizabeth became known as Elizabeth Furnell2 |
| After 1809, Elizabeth became known as Elizabeth Hench1 |
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 6 OCT 1787, Elizabeth Ickes was born in Chester Co., West Chester, PA, USAG.3,2,1,4 |
| Marriage | In 1809, Elizabeth Ickes (~22) married first Peter Hench (~28.)1,2,3 |
| Birth of Child | Her son George Hench was born on 31 JAN 1810 in PA, USAGI. |
| Birth of Child | Her son Nicholas Hench was born on 26 SEP 1811 in PA, USAGI. |
| Death of Spouse | Her husband Peter Hench died on 31 JAN 1814 in Tuscorora Mountain, Juniata Co., PA, USAGI. |
| Marriage | Elizabeth Ickes married second Noah Furnell in PA, USAGI.2,4 |
| Death | On 2 AUG 1859, Elizabeth (71) died. PA, USAGI.1,2 |
| Burial | Elizabeth is buried at Buffalo Emanuel Church Cemetery AKA Emanuel Lutheran and Reformed, Saville Cemetery, Ickesburg, Perry Co., PA, USAGI.4 |
Citations
- [S134] North America Family Histories 1500-2000: Elizabeth Ickes (b. 1787 - d. 1859) • Spouse: Peter Hench, married 1809 • Mother: Mary Magdalena Christman • Father: Nicholas Ickes • Child: Nicholas Hench • Collection: D > Daughters of the American Revolution > Lineage Book: NSDAR: Volume 114: 1915 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3500088:61157 • Image 44 of 370 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61157/images/46155_b290439-00043, 2016 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61157/.
- [S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 77, 5.3 • 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.
- [S326] Historical Society Of Pennsylvania, Births & Baptisms: Nicholas Hench (b. 26-SEP-1811) • Birth: PA, USA • Parents: Elizabeth Ickes (b. 6-OCT-1787, d. 2-AUG-1859) & Peter Hench (b. 14-OCT-1781, d. 31-JAN-1814), Married 1809 • https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=US/BMD/PENN-BAP/01303324 • https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=S2/US/HSP/102535394/00446&parentid=US/BMD/PENN-BAP/01303324 — Updated on 15 AUG 2025, 1908 • Collection: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/historical-society-of-pennsylvania-births-and-baptisms.
- [S56] FindAGrave.com: Elizabeth (Ickes) Furnel (b. 07-OCT-1787 - d. 02-AUG-1859) Age 72 • Cemetery: Buffalo Cemetery, Ickesburg, Perry Co., PA, USA • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112935469/elizabeth-furnel • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
George Hench1
M, #2360, b. 31 JAN 1810, d. 9 MAR 1892
Parents
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 31 JAN 1810, George Hench was born in PA, USAGI.1,2 |
| Marriage | On 29 DEC 1836, George Hench (26) married first Mary Hackett (~25) in Perry Co., PA, USAGI.1 |
| Birth of Child | His son Atchison Laughlin Hench was born on 24 JAN 1838 in Center Twp., Perry Co., PA, USAGI. |
| Death of Spouse | His wife Mary Hackett died on 7 OCT 1845 in Perry Co., PA, USAGI. |
| Death | On 9 MAR 1892, George (82) died. PA, USAGI.1,2 |
| Burial | George is buried at Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USAG.2 |
Citations
- [S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 259, acaa, 4a • 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: George Hench (b. 31-JAN-1810 - d. 09-MAR-1892) Age 82 • Cemetery: Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA • Plot: Section E, Row 03 • GPS: 40.1977501, -77.1773682 • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23756387/george-hench • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
Noah Furnell1
M, #2361, b. ca. 1787
Mary Hackett1
F, #2362, b. 1811, d. 7 OCT 1845
| After 29 DEC 1836, Mary became known as Mary Hench1 |
Partner
| On 29 DEC 1836 she married George Hench (b. 31 JAN 1810, d. 9 MAR 1892)1 |
Events
| Birth | In 1811, Mary Hackett was born in Sandy Hill, Passaic Co., NJ, USAG.1,2 |
| Marriage | On 29 DEC 1836, Mary Hackett (~25) married George Hench (26) in Perry Co., PA, USAGI.1 |
| Birth of Child | Her son Atchison Laughlin Hench was born on 24 JAN 1838 in Center Twp., Perry Co., PA, USAGI. |
| Death | On 7 OCT 1845, Mary (~34) died. Perry Co., PA, USAGI.1,2 |
| Burial | Mary is buried at Centre Presbyterian Cemetery, 3912 Freeman Hollow Rd, Bixler, Perry Co., PA, USAGI.2 |
| Death of Spouse | Her husband George Hench died on 9 MAR 1892 in PA, USAGI. |
Citations
- [S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 259, acaa, 4a • 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: Mary (Hackett) Hench (b. 1811 - d. 07-OCT-1845) Age 34 • Cemetery: Centre Presbyterian Churchyard, Bixler, Perry Co., PA, USA • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105275354/mary-hench • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
Atchison Laughlin Hench1,2
M, #2363, b. 24 JAN 1838, d. 3 SEP 1917
Parents
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 24 JAN 1838, Atchison Laughlin Hench was born in Center Twp., Perry Co., PA, USAGI.1,2 |
| Marriage | On 1 JAN 1861, Atchison Laughlin Hench (22) married Alice Ann Bixler (22) in PA, USAGI.3 |
| Birth of Child | His son Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench was born on 21 FEB 1863 in Perry Co., PA, USAGI. |
| Death of Spouse | His wife Alice Ann Bixler died on 3 AUG 1900 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA, USAG. |
| Death | On 3 SEP 1917, Atchison (79) died. Altoona, Blair Co., PA, USAG.1,2 |
| DeathCause | Uraemia, enlargement of prostate gland.2 |
| Burial | Atchison is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, USAG.2,4 |
Citations
- [S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 259, acaaa, 5a • 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.
- [S86] Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1970, Atchison Laughlin Hench (b. 24-JAN-1838 - d. 03-SEP-1917) • Age 79 Years 7 Months 9 Days • Cause of Death: Uraemia, enlargement of prostate gland • Place of death: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA • Mother: Mary Hackett • Father: George Hench • Collection: 1917 > 091591-094860 • Certificate Number: 94575 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/607782:5164 • Image 3296 of 3594 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/5164/images/41381_2421401696_0895-03296. 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: Alice Ann (Bixler) Hench (b. 28-JAN-1838 - d. 03-AUG-1900) Age 62 • Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, USA • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58326633/alice_ann-hench • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
- [S56] FindAGrave.com: Atchison Laughlin Hench (b. 24-JAN-1838 - d. 03-SEP-1917) Age 79 • Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, USA • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57288933/atchison_laughlin-hench • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
Alice Ann Bixler1
F, #2364, b. 28 JAN 1838, d. 3 AUG 1900
| After 1 JAN 1861, Alice became known as Alice Hench2,1 |
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 28 JAN 1838, Alice Ann Bixler was born in PA, USAGI.2,1 |
| Marriage | On 1 JAN 1861, Alice Ann Bixler (22) married Atchison Laughlin Hench (22) in PA, USAGI.1 |
| Birth of Child | Her son Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench was born on 21 FEB 1863 in Perry Co., PA, USAGI. |
| Death | On 3 AUG 1900, Alice (62) died. Altoona, Blair Co., PA, USAG.2,1 |
| Burial | Alice is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, USAG.1 |
| Death of Spouse | Her husband Atchison Laughlin Hench died on 3 SEP 1917 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA, USAG. |
Citations
- [S56] FindAGrave.com: Alice Ann (Bixler) Hench (b. 28-JAN-1838 - d. 03-AUG-1900) Age 62 • Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, USA • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58326633/alice_ann-hench • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
- [S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 259, acaaa, 5a • 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.
Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench1
M, #2365, b. 21 FEB 1863, d. 27 AUG 1930
Parents
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 21 FEB 1863, Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench was born in Perry Co., PA, USAGI.1,2,3 |
| Marriage | On 27 DEC 1887, Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench (24) married Clara John Showalter (22) in NJ, USAGI.1 |
| Birth of Child | His son Dr. Philip Showalter Hench was born on 28 FEB 1896 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USAG. |
| Death | On 27 AUG 1930, Jacob (67) died. Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USAG.1,2 |
| DeathCause | Accidental injury by fall.2 |
| Burial | Jacob is buried at Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USAG.3 |
| Death of Spouse | His wife Clara John Showalter died on 25 DEC 1944 in Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USAG. |
Citations
- [S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 259, acaaab, 6b • 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.
- [S86] Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1970, Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench (b. 21-FEB-1863 - d. 27-AUG-1930) • Age 67 Years 6 Months 6 Days • Cause of Death: Accidental injury by fall • Place of death: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA • Spouse: Clara Showatter Hench • Mother: Olice Hench • Father: Atcheson L Hench • Collection: 1930 > 072501-075500 • Certificate Number: 73921 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/5337750:5164 • Image 1701 of 3410 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/5164/images/42342_649063_0679-01701. 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: Dr Jacob Bixler Hench (b. 21-FEB-1863 - d. 27-AUG-1930) Age 67 • Cemetery: Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14302992/jacob_bixler-hench • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
Clara John Showalter1
F, #2366, b. 29 JAN 1865, d. 25 DEC 1944
| After 27 DEC 1887, Clara became known as Clara Hench1 |
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 29 JAN 1865, Clara John Showalter was born in Phoenixville, Chester Co., PA, USAG.1,2 |
| Marriage | On 27 DEC 1887, Clara John Showalter (22) married Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench (24) in NJ, USAGI.1 |
| Birth of Child | Her son Dr. Philip Showalter Hench was born on 28 FEB 1896 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USAG. |
| Death of Spouse | Her husband Dr. Jacob Bixler Hench died on 27 AUG 1930 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USAG. |
| Death | On 25 DEC 1944, Clara (79) died. Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USAG.1,2 |
| Burial | Clara is buried at Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USAG.2 |
Citations
- [S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 259, acaaab, 6b • 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: Clara John (Showalter) Hench (b. 29-JAN-1865 - d. 25-DEC-1944) Age 79 • Birth Place: Phoenixville, PA • Death Place: Rochester, MN • Cemetery: Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14303011/clara_john-hench • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
Dr. Philip Showalter Hench1
M, #2367, b. 28 FEB 1896, d. 30 MAR 1965
Parents
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 28 FEB 1896, Dr. Philip Showalter Hench was born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USAG.1,2 |
| Marriage | On 14 JUL 1927, Dr. Philip Showalter Hench (31) married Mary Genevieve Kahler (22) in Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USAG.1 |
| Award | On 10 DEC 1950, Dr. Philip Showalter Hench was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1950 for the discovery of the hormone cortisone, and its application for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in Nobel Prize, Stockholms konserthus, Stockholm, Stockholms, Stockholms, SwedenG.3,4,5,6,2 |
| Death of Spouse | His wife Mary Genevieve Kahler died on 1 NOV 1962 in Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USAG. |
| Death | On 30 MAR 1965, Philip (69) died. Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Middlesex, JamaicaG.1,2 |
| Burial | Philip is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USAG.2 |
Biography |
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| Dr. Philip Showalter Hench was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1950 for the discovery of the hormone cortisone, and its application for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The Nobel Committee awarded jointly to Philip Showalter Hench Edward Calvin Kendall, and Tadeus Reichstein "for their discoveries relating to the hormones of the adrenal cortex, their structure and biological effects."5,3,4 |
Exhibits & Photographs

Dr. Philip Showalter Hench (1896-1965)
Citations
- [S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 260, acaaabc, 7c • 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: Dr Philip Showalter Hench (b. 28-FEB-1896 - d. 30-MAR-1965) Age 69 • Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA • Death Place: Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica • Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USA • Plot: Section 4, Lot 94 • GPS: 44.0278511, -92.4567871 • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14029891/philip_showalter-hench • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
- [S170] wikipedia.org: Nobel Prize • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Prize • Collection: https://www.wikipedia.org/.
- [S170] wikipedia.org: Philip Showalter Hench • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Showalter_Hench • Collection: https://www.wikipedia.org/.
- [S47] Internet: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1950 • https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1950/summary/ .
- [S47] Internet: Philip S. Hench – Biographical • https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1950/hench/biographical/ .
Mary Genevieve Kahler1
F, #2368, b. 11 MAY 1905, d. 1 NOV 1962
| After 14 JUL 1927, Mary became known as Mary Hench1 |
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 11 MAY 1905, Mary Genevieve Kahler was born in MN, USAG.1 |
| Marriage | On 14 JUL 1927, Mary Genevieve Kahler (22) married Dr. Philip Showalter Hench (31) in Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USAG.1 |
| Death | On 1 NOV 1962, Mary (57) died. Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USAG.2 |
| Burial | Mary is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USAG.2 |
| Death of Spouse | Her husband Dr. Philip Showalter Hench died on 30 MAR 1965 in Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Middlesex, JamaicaG. |
Citations
- [S5] Hench, Johannes Family in America: page 260, acaaabc, 7c • 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: Mary Genevieve (Kahler) Hench (b. 11-MAY-1905 - d. 01-NOV-1962) Age 57 • Birth Place: Minnesota, USA • Death Place: Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA • Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USA • Plot: Section 4 Lot 94 • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14264995/mary_genevieve-hench • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
Margaretha Kreider1
F, #2369, b. 8 NOV 1758, d. 15 JUL 1832
| After ca. 1787, Margaretha became known as Margaretha Fleischer1 |
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 8 NOV 1758, Margaretha Kreider was born.1 |
| Marriage | Ca. 1787, Margaretha Kreider (~29) married Andreas Fleischer (~17) in PA, USAGI.1 |
| Birth of Child | Her son George Fleischer was born on 20 DEC 1793 in Exeter Twp., Berks Co., PA, USAG. |
| Death | On 15 JUL 1832, Margaretha (73) died. Lancaster Co., PA, USAGI.1 |
| Burial | Margaretha is buried at Muddy Creek Cemetery, Denver, Lancaster Co., PA, USAG.1 |
| Death of Spouse | Her husband Andreas Fleischer died on 7 MAY 1842 in Lancaster Co., PA, USAGI. |
Citations
- [S56] FindAGrave.com: Margaretha (Kreider) Fleisher (b. 08-NOV-1758 - d. 15-JUL-1832) Age 74 • Death Place: Pennsylvania, USA • Cemetery: Muddy Creek Cemetery, Denver, Lancaster Co., PA, USA • Plot: A9 381 • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18941928/margaretha-fleisher • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
Joseph Beistline1
M, #2370, b. 19 FEB 1809, d. 13 JUL 1849
Partner
Events
| Birth | On 19 FEB 1809, Joseph Beistline was born.1 |
| Marriage | Ca. 1830, Joseph Beistline (~21) married Anna Mary Reapsome (~16) in Perry Co., PA, USAGI.1,2 |
| Death | On 13 JUL 1849, Joseph (40) died. Perry Co., PA, USAGI.1 |
| Burial | Joseph is buried at Blain Union Cemetery AKA Union Cemetery, Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Blain, Perry Co., PA, USAGI.1 |
| Death of Spouse | His wife Anna Mary Reapsome died on 25 SEP 1880 in Perry Co., PA, USAGI. |
Citations
- [S56] FindAGrave.com: Joseph Beistline (b. 19-FEB-1809 - d. 13-JUL-1849) Age 40 Years 4 Months 24 Days • Death Place: Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA • Cemetery: Blain Union Cemetery, Blain, Perry Co., PA, USA • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76773303/joseph-beistline • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
- [S113] Newspapers.com: The Perry County Democrat, Bloomfield, PA, USA • Daniel Peiper Who Lived Near Elliottsburg More Than a Century Ago • Published on 29-JAN-1902, page 1, last column • https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-perry-county-democrat-history-daniel/20635379/ — Updated on 21 JUN 2025 • Collection: https://www.newspapers.com.