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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Nickel Windstein

    Nickel — Ottilia Eich. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Susanna Windstein  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1652, Volksberg, Bas-Rhin, France; died 28 Mar 1713, Bas-Rhin, France.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Susanna Windstein Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nickel1) was born 1652, Volksberg, Bas-Rhin, France; died 28 Mar 1713, Bas-Rhin, France.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 4RDR-GJ

    Notes:

    One researcher indicates Susanna's maiden name as Lufidach.
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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 5, 6, 27, 50, 58, 60,
    61, 76.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour p 386.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 1.

    Susanna married Nicholas "Clauß" Reitenauer, I Abt 1674, Tieffenbach, Bas-Rhin, France. Nicholas (son of Hans Reitenauer and Katharina Schar) was born 7 Aug 1650, Gondiswil, Bern, Switzerland; died 27 Feb 1717, Tieffenbach, Bas-Rhin, France. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 3. George Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point died 1775.
    2. 4. Michael Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1680; died 7 Feb 1731, , France.
    3. 5. Anna Eva Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jan 1681, , France; was christened 1701.
    4. 6. Nicholas Reitenauer, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1683, Tieffenbach, Alsace, France; died 1760, , Maryland.
    5. 7. Ludwig Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Mar 1685, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    6. 8. Catharina Margaretha Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Oct 1687, , Bas-Rhin, France; died 9 Mar 1736.
    7. 9. Catharina Elisabetha Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Oct 1687, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    8. 10. Johannes "John" Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1690, , Bas-Rhin, Tieffenbach, France; died 3 Nov 1755, , Pennsylvania.
    9. 11. Anna Christina Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 May 1692, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    10. 12. Mathias Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1694.
    11. 13. Balthasar Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 May 1696, , Bas-Rhin, France; died 8 Mar 1749, New Hanover, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  George Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) died 1775.

    Notes:

    Connection with Nicholas Reitenauer family not proven. Name Adam?
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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 2, 61, 78.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour p 6.

    George — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Adam Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1728; died 8 Aug 1789.

  2. 4.  Michael Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born Abt 1680; died 7 Feb 1731, , France.

    Notes:

    Conf. 1695.
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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 24, 35, 56, 58, 60, 61,
    81.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 1.

    Michael married Anna Catharina Johanna Eberhardt 19 Jul 1701, , France. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Nicholas Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1706, , France.
    2. 16. Jacob Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jun 1708, , France.
    3. 17. Georg Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 18. Anna Christina Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Oct 1712, , France.
    5. 19. Mathias Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1715, , France; died 12 Dec 1787, , France.
    6. 20. Anna Magdalena Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 5.  Anna Eva Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 20 Jan 1681, , France; was christened 1701.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 4RDS-WW

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.


  4. 6.  Nicholas Reitenauer, II Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born Abt 1683, Tieffenbach, Alsace, France; died 1760, , Maryland.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 4RDR-BT

    Notes:

    Conf. 1698 France.

    Nicholas Reitenauer and his family arrived in Philadelpia, Pennsylvania on the
    ship Robert & Alice 3 September 1739. They came together with 238 other
    immigrants from the Palatinates, (78 men, 57 women and 88 children).

    The story was told that the Ridenours were close friends of Marie Antoinette and
    planned to bring her to their home in America when things became difficult for
    her, but the plan failed and she was executed.

    In the Land Office, Annapolis, Maryland, August 1743 a patent was issued to
    Nicholas Ridenour, of Prince George County, for 100 acres called Ridenours
    Pond. According to Certificate of Survey, October 22, it is near the road from
    John Thomas to N.E. of a pond about five miles from Conocoheague. Conocoheague
    is a village six miles directly west of present Hagerstown, Maryland on a
    stream of the same name which rises in Pennsylvania and flows into the Potomac
    at Williamsport. This tract, as appears from the patent, was called "Nicholas
    Reitenaurer's Pond."

    The town of Hagerstown was named for John Jager a brother-in-law of Nicholas
    Ridenour.
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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 23, 28, 57, 60, 61, 63,
    76.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 386.
    "Ridenour Family 983-1900s", Boulder Genealogical Society Quarterly, May 1979,
    p 72.
    "Genealogy of the Ridenour Family," Ephraim Valintine Ridenour, 1910, p 6,.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.

    Nicholas married Anna Magdalena Arnet 1720/1729, , Alsace, France. Anna (daughter of Heinrich Arnet and Amelia Springer) was born Abt 1690; died Bef 1771. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Philipp Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Dec 1708, Drulingen, Bas-Rhin, France.
    2. 22. Nicholas Reitenauer, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Feb 1711, Drulingen, Bas-Rhin, France; died 1795, , Maryland.
    3. 23. Henry Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Sep 1713, Rexingen, Bas-Rhin, France; died 23 Jul 1781, , Washington, Maryland.
    4. 24. Anna Margretha Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Apr 1716, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    5. 25. Anna Catharina Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Aug 1718, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    6. 26. Daniel Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Mar 1721, , Bas-Rhin, France; died See Notes.
    7. 27. Peter Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jul 1723, , Bas-Rhin, France; died 1786, , Maryland.
    8. 28. Mathias Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jan 1727, , Alsace, France; was christened 25 Oct 1725, , Bas-Rhin, France; died 14 Feb 1792, , Hagerstown, Maryland.
    9. 29. Ann Elisabetha Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jun 1728, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    10. 30. George Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1729, , France; died 1756, , Maryland.

    Nicholas — Rosina Kershner. Rosina was born Abt 1696, , France; died Aft 1760. [Group Sheet]


  5. 7.  Ludwig Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 25 Mar 1685, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 50, 61, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 305.

    Ludwig married Anna Sophia Fischer 9 Feb 1706, , Bas-Rhin, France. (daughter of Nicholas and Anna Christina) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Sophia Christina Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Nicholas Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 8.  Catharina Margaretha Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 31 Oct 1687, , Bas-Rhin, France; died 9 Mar 1736.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 6, 61, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 29.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.

    Catharina married Georg Ebarhard 1706, , Bas-Rhin, France. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 33. Johann Georg Ebarhardt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1712; died 1813.
    2. 34. Catharina Ebarhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jan 1713, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    3. 35. Anna Magdalena Ebarhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Nov 1713, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    4. 36. Anna Maria Ebarhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Nov 1715, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    5. 37. Thomas Ebarhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Oct 1716, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    6. 38. Nicholas Ebarhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Mar 1718, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    7. 39. Daniel Ebarhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1720, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    8. 40. Johannes Ebarhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Nov 1722, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    9. 41. Jacob Ebarhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jan 1725, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    10. 42. Catharina Elizabeth Ebarhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Mar 1729, , Bas-Rhin, France.

  7. 9.  Catharina Elisabetha Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 31 Oct 1687, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 61, 82.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 305.


  8. 10.  Johannes "John" Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 5 Mar 1690, , Bas-Rhin, Tieffenbach, France; died 3 Nov 1755, , Pennsylvania.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 4RDS-VQ

    Notes:

    In the ship Lydia, James Allen commander, from London, came, with others,
    Johannes Reitenauer, Sr., aged 40, and Johannes Reitenauer, Jr., aged 16, who
    were naturalized 11 December, 1739 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 9, 10, 44, 52, 60, 61,
    82.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 213.
    "Genealogy of the Ridenour Family," Ephraim Valintine Ridenour, 1910, p 5, 10.

    Johannes married Maria Catharina Lenhardt 11 Apr 1716, , Bas-Rhin, France. Maria (daughter of Nicholas Lenhardt and Anna Barbara Gruninger) was born 5 Jul 1696, , France. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 43. Johannes Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Apr 1717, , France; died 9 May 1721, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    2. 44. Johannes George Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1718, , France.
    3. 45. Nicholas Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1720, , France.
    4. 46. Maria Margaretha Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jan 1722, , France.
    5. 47. Johannes Reitenauer, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Dec 1723, , France; died 14 Jun 1805, , Pennsylvania.
    6. 48. Jakob Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Nov 1725, , France; died 26 Jun 1727, , Bas-Rhin, France.
    7. 49. Catharina Barbara Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Aug 1728, , France.
    8. 50. Maria Christina Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Nov 1729, , France.
    9. 51. Christopher Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1731, , France.
    10. 52. Maria Elisabetha Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1733, , France.
    11. 53. Maria Albertina Christina Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Mar 1735, , France; died Feb 1740, , Pennsylvania.
    12. 54. Elisabetha Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1737, , France; died 1739, , France.
    13. 55. Anna Ursula Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1746, , Pennsylvania.

  9. 11.  Anna Christina Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 8 May 1692, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 5, 61, 95.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 305.

    Anna married Daniel Clingsmith 2 Jan 1718, , Bas-Rhin, France. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 56. Maria Catharina Clingsmith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Oct 1720, , France.

  10. 12.  Mathias Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born Abt 1694.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 4RDS-X3

    Notes:

    Melvin Otho Ridenour does not list Mathias as child of Nicholas in most recent
    correspondance.
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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 61, 81.
    "Genealogy of the Ridenour Family," Ephraim Valintine Ridenour, 1910, p 17.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.


  11. 13.  Balthasar Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 18 May 1696, , Bas-Rhin, France; died 8 Mar 1749, New Hanover, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 61, 95.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 305.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.

    Balthasar married Maria Elizabeth Zenss 22 Feb 1718, , Bas-Rhin, France. (daughter of Jacob) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Adam Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (3.George3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born Abt 1728; died 8 Aug 1789.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 2, 30, 78.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour p 6.

    Adam — Marie Cassel. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. Adam Reitenauer, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1753; died 1828.
    2. 58. Henry Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1754; died 1838.

  2. 15.  Nicholas Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Michael3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 4 May 1706, , France.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 58, 60, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 292.

    Nicholas married Maria Catharina Margaretha Muellar 9 Jan 1731, , Bas-Rhin, France. (daughter of Philip Muellar) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 59. Catharina Barbara Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Sep 1735, , France.
    2. 60. Johannes Nicholas Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jan 1739, , France.
    3. 61. Maria Margaretha Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Apr 1745, , France.
    4. 62. Maria Eva Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Mar 1749, , France.

  3. 16.  Jacob Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Michael3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 10 Jun 1708, , France.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 35, 58, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 292.

    Jacob — Maria Christina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 63. Andres Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Oct 1734, , France.
    2. 64. Adam Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1736, , France.
    3. 65. Anna Margaretha Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1738, , France.
    4. 66. Jacob Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1741, , France.
    5. 67. Peter Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jun 1744, , France.
    6. 68. Catharina Barbara Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1748, , France.

  4. 17.  Georg Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Michael3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 24, 58, 81.

    Georg — Maria Barbara. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 69. Maria Margaretha Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Dec 1749, , France.
    2. 70. Nicholas Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jul 1751, , France.
    3. 71. Georg Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Sep 1753, , France.
    4. 72. Matthias Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jul 1756, , France.
    5. 73. Martin Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jul 1759, , France.

  5. 18.  Anna Christina Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Michael3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 16 Oct 1712, , France.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 58, 81.


  6. 19.  Mathias Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Michael3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 1715, , France; died 12 Dec 1787, , France.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 56, 56, 58, 81.

    Mathias — Anna Eva Weldi. Anna was born 1721; died 1788. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 74. Maria Elizabeth Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 May 1744, , France.
    2. 75. Maria Margaretha Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Dec 1745, , France.
    3. 76. Maria Magdalena Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Feb 1748, , France.
    4. 77. Nicholas Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jul 1749, , France; died See Notes.
    5. 78. Georg Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Oct 1751, , France; died See Notes.
    6. 79. Mathias Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Sep 1753, , France; died 19 Mar 1808.
    7. 80. Georg Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Dec 1755, , France.
    8. 81. Nicholas Reutenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Dec 1757.

  7. 20.  Anna Magdalena Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Michael3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour p 389.

    Anna married George Frantz Philippi 27 Nov 1725, , Bas-Rhin, France. (son of Johannes Philippi) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 82. George Philippi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Oct 1726, , France.
    2. 83. Nicholas Philippi  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 21.  Philipp Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Nicholas3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 23 Dec 1708, Drulingen, Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.


  9. 22.  Nicholas Reitenauer, III Descendancy chart to this point (6.Nicholas3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 14 Feb 1711, Drulingen, Bas-Rhin, France; died 1795, , Maryland.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 4RDS-Q2

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 22, 36, 48, 57, 60, 96.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.

    Nicholas — Mary Magdalena Mollina. Mary was born Abt 1723. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 84. Mathias Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1742; died 1814, , Franklin, Ohio.
    2. 85. Jacob Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Feb 1744, , Washington, Maryland; died 8 Apr 1808, Hagerstown, Maryland; was buried Hagerstown, Maryland.
    3. 86. Frederick Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 87. Ludwig (Lewis) Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 88. John Nicholas Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1750; died 1813, , Fairfield, Ohio.

  10. 23.  Henry Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Nicholas3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 29 Sep 1713, Rexingen, Bas-Rhin, France; died 23 Jul 1781, , Washington, Maryland.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 4RDS-R7

    Notes:

    Henry Reitenaur came with his parents at a young age as not to require an oath of allegiance when landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He left his farm in his old age and moved into town.

    His will states:

    "In the name of God, Amen. I, Henry Ridenour, Senr., of Washington County, and State of Md., being of weak in body, but of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this, my last will and testament, in manner and form following -- i.e., I give and bequeath unto beloved wife Eve during her natural, life, the brick house on lot No. 10 in Elizabeth Town (later Hagerstown) and wherein we now dwell, and all that part of said lot and cellar under the largest brick house which is now rented to Abraham Leighter. Also 1 cow and 1 bed and furniture, which is now used by me and my said wife.

    I also give, devise and bequeath unto my sons Henry and David, jointly, their heirs and assigns forever, all that tract of land lying in the county aforesaid, called 'Ridenour's Pond,' containing 240 A., they, the said Henry and David, paying to John Kershner's wife, Mary, the sum of 20 pounds hard money in gold or silver within twelve months after the decease of my wife, which said sum of 20 Lbs. I give and bequeath to the said Mary Kershner.

    I also give and bequeath unto my son, George, the sum of 10 Lbs. hard money, to be paid to him by my son, Henry.

    I also give and bequeath unto my son, John, his heirs and assigns forever, that part of a tract of land in said county aforesaid, conveyed to me by Capt. Peter Reutch, containing 5 A.

    I also give, devise and bequeath unto my sons, Martin and John, and my daughter, Elizabeth Woolford, a joint equal estate in the houses and lot No. 10, Elizabethtown aforesaid, to them and their heirs forever. And further it is my will and pleasure that my sons, Henry and David, pay and deliver to my beloved wife Eve yearly and every year during her natural life the quantity of 18 bus. of wheat, 10 bus. of rye, 5 bus. of corn, 1 1/2 tons of hay, 100 lbs. pork, and 6 cords of wood for her support.

    I also give and bequeath to my said wife 1/3 part of all my personal estate, and it is my will and pleasure that the remainder of my personal estate be equally divided from appraisement amongst my children, George, Henry, John, Martin, David and Elizabeth; and I hereby appoint my brother, Mathias Ridenour, and my son, David Ridenour, Executors of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

    In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 23d day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1781.

    Henry Ridenour, Senr. (L. S.)

    Witnesses: Elec Williams.
    Mathias Nead.
    Abraham Leiter.
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    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 17, 24, 28, 29, 39, 52, 61, 76.
    Ancestral File 4.02, Death date, AFN:4RDS-R7
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 386.
    "Genealogy of the Ridenour Family," Ephraim Valintine Ridenour, 1910, p 9-10.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.

    Henry married Anna Catherina Fuhrer 9 Jul 1737, Berg, Bas-Rhin, France. Anna (daughter of Benedict Fuhrer and Catherina Gerhr) was born Abt 1725. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 89. George Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1743; died 2 Jan 1807, , Maryland.
    2. 90. John "R" Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1745, Maryland; died Abt 1827, Tennessee.
    3. 91. Martin Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1746; died 21 Aug 1821, , Maryland.
    4. 92. Henry Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1748; died 1793.
    5. 93. Mattheus Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jan 1749, , Frederick, Maryland.
    6. 94. David Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Dec 1751, , York, Pennsylvania; died 1804.
    7. 95. Elizabeth Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 96. William Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point

    Henry — Eve Catharina Startzman. Eve (daughter of Martin Startzman and Christina Arneth) was born 12 Mar 1722; died Aft 1781. [Group Sheet]


  11. 24.  Anna Margretha Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Nicholas3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 6 Apr 1716, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.


  12. 25.  Anna Catharina Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Nicholas3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 7 Aug 1718, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.


  13. 26.  Daniel Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Nicholas3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 6 Mar 1721, , Bas-Rhin, France; died See Notes.

    Notes:

    Died young.
    ----------
    Reference:
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.


  14. 27.  Peter Ridenour Descendancy chart to this point (6.Nicholas3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 21 Jul 1723, , Bas-Rhin, France; died 1786, , Maryland.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 53, 61, 63, 125.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.

    Peter — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 97. Martin Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1754, , Maryland; died 27 Nov 1794, , Maryland.
    2. 98. Christina Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1756; died 1824.
    3. 99. Elizabeth Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 May 1749, , Fred., Maryland.
    4. 100. Maria Magdalena Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jul 1750, , Fred., Maryland.

  15. 28.  Mathias Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Nicholas3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 11 Jan 1727, , Alsace, France; was christened 25 Oct 1725, , Bas-Rhin, France; died 14 Feb 1792, , Hagerstown, Maryland.

    Notes:

    Mathias was too old to carry a gun in the Revolutionary War, but served his
    country by furnishing grain for the Army. Mathias took up 3000 acres of land
    during his time at Hagerstown, Maryland.
    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 12, 16, 29, 35, 40,
    43, 57, 61, 101.
    Ancestral File 4.02, AFN 4RDS-X3.
    "Ridenour Family 983-1900s", Boulder Genealogical Society Quarterly, May 1979,
    p 72.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.

    Mathias — Eve. Eve died Oct 1816. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 101. Nicholas Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1755, , Maryland; died 28 Jan 1823, , Washington, Maryland.
    2. 102. Henry Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Oct 1757, , Maryland; died 8 Jan 1823.
    3. 103. Jacob Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jan 1759, , Maryland; died 21 Sep 1827, , Virginia.
    4. 104. John Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 May 1762, , Washington, Maryland; died 16 Apr 1801.
    5. 105. Eva Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Dec 1764, , Washington, Maryland.
    6. 106. Rosina Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Mar 1765, , Maryland.
    7. 107. Mathias Ridenour, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Mar 1770, , Maryland; died 1803.
    8. 108. Daniel Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1773, , Maryland.
    9. 109. David Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Nov 1775, Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland; died 14 Aug 1854, Jefferson County, Ohio; was buried Osage Cemetery, Toronto, Jefferson County, Ohio.

  16. 29.  Ann Elisabetha Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Nicholas3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 29 Jun 1728, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.


  17. 30.  George Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Nicholas3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 1729, , France; died 1756, , Maryland.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 23, 60, 61, 96, 125.
    Melvin Otho Ridenour Letter, 21 Jan 1995, p 2.

    George married Barbary Kershner 1752. Barbary (daughter of Georg Kershner and Anna Fischer) was born 1728; died 1760. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 110. Elizabeth Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 111. Margaret Ridenour  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 31.  Sophia Christina Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ludwig3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1)

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 50, 81.

    Sophia married Adam Ensminger 26 Jan 1741, , Bas-Rhin, France. (son of Adam Ensminger) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 112. Christina Margaretha Ensminger  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 113. Maria Barbara Ensminger  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 114. Johannes Ensminger  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 32.  Nicholas Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ludwig3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1)

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour p 389.

    Nicholas married Anna Margaretha Ott 26 Feb 1750, , Bas-Rhin, France. (daughter of Henrich Ott) [Group Sheet]


  20. 33.  Johann Georg Ebarhardt Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catharina3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 1712; died 1813.

    Johann — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 115. Maria Margaretha Ebarhardt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1750; died 1813.

  21. 34.  Catharina Ebarhard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catharina3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 6 Jan 1713, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 6, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 29.


  22. 35.  Anna Magdalena Ebarhard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catharina3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 16 Nov 1713, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 6, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 29.


  23. 36.  Anna Maria Ebarhard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catharina3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 17 Nov 1715, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 6, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 29.


  24. 37.  Thomas Ebarhard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catharina3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 26 Oct 1716, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 6, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 29.


  25. 38.  Nicholas Ebarhard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catharina3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 31 Mar 1718, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 6, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 29.


  26. 39.  Daniel Ebarhard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catharina3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 18 Aug 1720, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 6, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 29.


  27. 40.  Johannes Ebarhard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catharina3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 5 Nov 1722, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 6, 81.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 29.


  28. 41.  Jacob Ebarhard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catharina3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 27 Jan 1725, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 6, 82.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 29.


  29. 42.  Catharina Elizabeth Ebarhard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catharina3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 28 Mar 1729, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 6, 82.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 29.


  30. 43.  Johannes Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 11 Apr 1717, , France; died 9 May 1721, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 44, 82.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 213.


  31. 44.  Johannes George Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 18 Nov 1718, , France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 44, 82.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 142.

    Johannes — Elizabeth Kissinger. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 116. John Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point

  32. 45.  Nicholas Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 28 Feb 1720, , France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 41, 44, 56, 60, 82.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 213.

    Nicholas — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 117. Nicholas Reitenauer, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1760, , France.

    Nicholas — Margaret Hefley. Margaret was born 19 Jun 1735; died 19 Oct 1780, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 118. John Daniel Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Apr 1777, , Pennsylvania; died 22 Nov 1865, , North Carolina.
    2. 119. Mary Magdalena Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Sep 1779, , Pennsylvania; died , North Carolina.

  33. 46.  Maria Margaretha Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 12 Jan 1722, , France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 44, 93.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 264.

    Maria married John Nicholas Philip , Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]


  34. 47.  Johannes Reitenauer, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 20 Dec 1723, , France; died 14 Jun 1805, , Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 22, 33, 44, 93.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 213.

    Johannes married Johanna Elizabeth Herb 1751, , France. Johanna (daughter of Johann Herb and Judith) was born Nov 1723, , France; died 20 Jan 1808. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 120. Abraham Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 121. Maria Elisabeth Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 May 1752.
    3. 122. Maria Susanna Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 123. Maria Barbara Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1755, , Pennsylvania.
    5. 124. Catherina Barbara Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1756, , Pennsylvania.
    6. 125. Daniel Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Apr 1758, , Pennsylvania.
    7. 126. John Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Dec 1759, , Pennsylvania; died 22 Jul 1828, , Pennsylvania.
    8. 127. Fredrich Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jan 1762, , Berks, Pennsylvania; died 1837.
    9. 128. Jacob Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Sep 1764, , Pennsylvania; died 1831.
    10. 129. Elizabeth Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jul 1765, , Pennsylvania.
    11. 130. Maria Catharina Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jul 1773, , Pennsylvania.

  35. 48.  Jakob Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 6 Nov 1725, , France; died 26 Jun 1727, , Bas-Rhin, France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 44, 94.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 213.


  36. 49.  Catharina Barbara Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 25 Aug 1728, , France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 9, 44, 94.

    Catharina married Peter Hohl 1746, , Pennsylvania. (son of John Hohl and Elizabeth) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 131. Maria Barbara Hohl  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1748; died 1751.
    2. 132. Maria Catharina Hohl  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1748.
    3. 133. Elizabeth Hohl  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1750; died See Notes.
    4. 134. Maria Magdalena Hohl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1753.
    5. 135. Maria Christina Hohl  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1755.

  37. 50.  Maria Christina Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 14 Nov 1729, , France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 44, 52, 94.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 213, 263.

    Maria married John Adam Forsch Mar 1747, , Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 136. John Forsch  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1748, , Pennsylvania.
    2. 137. John Adam Forsch  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1754, , Pennsylvania; died See Notes.
    3. 138. John Christopher Forsch  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1754, , Pennsylvania; died See Notes.
    4. 139. Matthias Forsch  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 140. Ludwig Forsch  Descendancy chart to this point

  38. 51.  Christopher Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 1 Apr 1731, , France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 10, 44, 95.

    Christopher married Anna Maria Willauer 10 May 1757, , Montgomery, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 141. Christian Reitenauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Apr 1758, , Pennsylvania.

  39. 52.  Maria Elisabetha Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 3 Apr 1733, , France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 44, 95.
    "Ancestors Are Forever", 17 September 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 213.

    Maria married Conrad Schmidt 1756, , Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]


  40. 53.  Maria Albertina Christina Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 8 Mar 1735, , France; died Feb 1740, , Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 44, 95.


  41. 54.  Elisabetha Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 1737, , France; died 1739, , France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 44, 95.


  42. 55.  Anna Ursula Reitenauer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Johannes3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 1746, , Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 44, 95.


  43. 56.  Maria Catharina Clingsmith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anna3, 2.Susanna2, 1.Nickel1) was born 7 Oct 1720, , France.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "One-From-Two", 20 January 1991, Melvin Otho Ridenour, p 5, 95.



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