Paternal; Maria Catherina Margaretha Kettering (4 Aug 1743 - Before Jan 1811)

Name: Maria Catherina Margaretha Kettering ^{Citation 1}
Parents: Johann Adam Kettering and Anna Magdalena Gampfer
Birth: 1743
Birth Location: today's Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: Before January 1811 ^{Source 2}
Death Location: today's Wythe County, United States ^{Source 2}

Spouse: Martin Staley ^{Source 2 & 3}.
Marriage Date: __ __ ____
Marriage Location: _____

Children: Valentine Staley, John Staley, Margaret Elizabeth Staley, Abraham Staley, Christina Staley (Steffy) ^{Notation 4 & 5}.

Maria Catherina Margaretha Kettering's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal Side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. Pennsylvania, Births and Christenings, 1709-1950, "Maria Margaretha Kittring", 1743, Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Annville Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Source 2. Find a Grave Index, "Maria Catherine Catron", 1811, Aker-Staley Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Maria Catherine Margaretha Kettering", 4 August 1743 - 1811 [ KGS9-DR3 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: She is sometimes listed with the maiden surname of Catron or Katron as well as Kettring.
Notation 2: Variations of married surname include Staehle, Stehle, Steely and Starly.>

Notation 3: She passed before January 1811 as Martin Staley married Elizabeth "Betsey" Thompson on 7 January 1811 in Wythe County, Virginia. She may have been buried in the same cemetery that Martin Staley is said to been buried in, but that is not confirmed either per my research.
Notation 4: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 5: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:

Original Publish Date: 1 August 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Martin Staley (1735 - 25 Feb 1826)

Name: Martin Staley ^{Citation 1; Notation 1}
Parents: Johannes Ulrich Staehli and Anna Maria Germann
Birth: 1735
Birth Location: today's Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States ^{Citation 1; Notation 2}
Death: 25 February 1826
Death Location: today's Wythe County, United States

Spouses: 1. Maria Catherine Margaret Kettering and 2. Elizabeth "Betsey" Thompson ^{Source 2 and 3}.
Marriage Dates: 1. __ __ ____ and 2. 7 January 1811 ^{Source 2 & 3}
Marriage Locations: 1. _____ and 2. Wythe County, Virginia, United States ^{Source 2 & 3}

Children: Valentine Staley, John Staley, Abraham Staley, Margaret Elizabeth Staley (Staley), Christina "Teney" Staley (Steffy) ^{Notation 3 & 4}.

Martin Staley's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal Side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1810 United States Federal Census, "Martin Steely", 6 Aug 1810, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Source 2. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, "Martin Staley" and "Betsey Thompson", 7 Jan 1811, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Source 3. Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, "Martin Staley and Betsey Thompson", 6 Jan 1811, Wythe County, Virginia, United States
Source 4. 1820 United States Federal Census, "Martin Starly", 7 Aug 1820, Evensham, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Find a Grave Index, "Martin Staley", 25 Feb 1826, Aker-Staley Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Martin Staley", 1735 - 25 February 1826 [ KGS9-DR3 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Variations of surname include Staehle, Stehle, Stehley, Staily, Steely and Starly.
Notation 2: Martin Staley is reportedly said to been born in Lebanon County or Lancaster County, Pennsylvania area. However, there are some questions on my side about this as his father would've immigrated to the United States/American Colonies before 1735 for that to happen, whereas many online trees cite sources where he married Anna Maria Germann in 1734 in Switzerland and Johannes Ulrich Jacob Staehli immigrating in the 1750s, not in 1734 or even 1735. If the 1750s immigration date is correct, then Martin Staley would been born in another country, not in Lebanon or Lancaster county area of Pennsylvania.
Notation 3: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 4: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:

Original Publish Date: 30 July 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Elizabeth Stephan (7 Dec 1738 - 16 Feb 1807)

Name: Elizabeth Stephan ^{Notation 1}
Parents: Johanns Ulrich Steffey and Anna Maria Schirmer
Birth: 7 Dec 1738
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 16 Feb 1807
Death Location: Wythe County, Virginia, United States

Spouse: Elizabeth Stephan
Marriage Date: 5 Aug 1758
Marriage Location: Quittopehille, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Maria Elisabetha Wampler, John R. Wampler , Mary Margaret Wampler (Killinger) ^{Notation 3}, AGeorge Wampler , Katherine "Caty" Wampler (Kintzer), Anna Magdalena Wampler (Stanger), Joseph Steffen Wampler, Henry Steffan Wampler, Jacob Wampler

Elizabeth Stephan's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. Find A Grave; "Elizabeth Stephan Wampler", Memorial ID 41408871, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe, Virginia, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. . .

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname may be shared, by others, as Steffen, Steffy, Steffey and another variant or two; I used the spelling from the marriage record..
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with some of this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 3: Reported ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

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Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 28 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Anna Veronica Lung (About 1703 - After 1745)

Name: Anna Veronica Lung
Parents: Jacob Lung and Anna Elisabeth Wildermuth
Birth: About 1703
Birth Location: Zollingen, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death: After 1745
Death Location: Lebanon Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Spouse: Hans Peter Wampfler
Marriage Date: 1719
Marriage Location: Zollingen, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France

Children: Anna Magdalena Wampler (Boger)^{Notation 3}, Hans Peter Wampler ^{Notation 3}, Hans Michael Wampler ^{Notation 3}, Anna Veronica Wampler (Brenneisen) ^{Notation 3}, Hans Adam Wampler, Anna Barbara Wampfler, Anna Elisabeth Wampfler, Anna Catharina Wampfler, Hans George Wampler ^{Notation 3 & 4}, possibly Eva Marie Wampfler

Anna Veronica Lung's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 5x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. Find a Grave Index; "Anna Veronica Lung Wampler", 1743.
Source 2. Find A Grave; "Anna Veronica Lung Wampler", Memorial ID 94817884, Burial Details Unknown

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Anna Veronica Lung", About 1702 - 1743 [ LCJC-5G2 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname may be shared, by others, as Wampler. Wampfler, with the "f" in the middle, is said to been the original spelling/surname and the "f" dropped after immigrating to the United States in mid-1700s.
Notation 2. Was part of Germany when marriage was held?
Notation 3: Share DNA matches with some of this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 4: Reported ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

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Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 30 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Hans Peter Wampfler (About 1701 - Before 24 Apr 1749)

Name: Hans Peter Wampfler ^{Notation 1}
Parents: Johann Christian Wampfler and Anna Magdalene Gruener
Birth: About 1701
Birth Location: Sparsbach, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death: Before 24 Apr 1749
Death Location: Lebanon Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Spouse: Anna Veronica Lung ^{Notation 3}
Marriage Date: 1719
Marriage Location: Zollingen, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France

Children: Anna Magdalena Wampler (Boger)^{Notation 3}, Hans Peter Wampler ^{Notation 3}, Hans Michael Wampler ^{Notation 3}, Anna Veronica Wampler (Brenneisen) ^{Notation 3}, Hans Adam Wampler, Anna Barbara Wampfler, Anna Elisabeth Wampfler, Anna Catharina Wampfler, Hans George Wampler ^{Notation 3 & 4}, possibly Eva Marie Wampfler

Hans Peter Wampfler/Wampler's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 5x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. Find A Grave; "Hans Peter Wampler", Memorial ID 94808086, Burial Details Unknown.

Citations:
Citation 1. . .

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname may be shared, by others, as Wampler. Wampfler, with the "f" in the middle, is said to been the original spelling/surname and the "f" dropped after immigrating to the United States in mid-1700s.
Notation 2. Was part of Germany when marriage was held?
Notation 3: Share DNA matches with some of this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 4: Reported ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

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Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 28 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Benjamin A Hamilton, Jr. (11 Oct 1760 - 6 Jun 1832)

Benjamin A. Hamilton, Jr.
Parents: Benjamin A. Hamilton and Sarah Morrison
Birth: 11 Oct 1760
Birth Location: Warrick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 6 Jun 1832 ^{Citation 1 & 2}
Death Location: Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Citation 1 & 2}

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Nancy _____
Marriage Date: About 1789
Marriage Location: possibly Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States

Children: Benjamin Hamilton, Joseph Hamilton, William H. Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton (Wilson), Stephen W. Hamilton, Andrew Hamilton ^{Notation 2}, Nancy Hamilton (Blair)

Benjamin Hamilton, Jr.'s Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1. United States, Rosters of Revolutionary War Soldiers and Sailors, 1775-1966, "Benjamin Hamilton", 21 Aug 1775, Warwick Company, Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Source 2. 1830 United States Federal Census, "Benjamin Hamilton", 1930, Sheet 16, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. United States. Bounty Records 1800-1900, "Benjamin Hamilton", File Number S 16400.
Source 4. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application, "Benjamin Hamiltion", 11 Feb 1838, File S. 16400, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. "Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana", Print Publication, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1938, "RIPLEY COUNTY", Page 25-6.
Citation 2."Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana", Print Publication, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1938, "HAMILTON, BENJAMIN, Ripley County", Page 172.
Citation 3. Family Search One World Tree; "Benjamin Hamilton Jr.", 11 Oct 1760 - 6 Jun 1832 [ LHXB-FX2 ]< /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Maiden name of wife is uncertain. Some people list her as Nancy Wallace and others list her as Nancy Jones.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 21 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Anna Louisa Phebe _____ (2 Jun 1748 - Before 1830)

Name: Anna Louisa Phebe "Lovisa, Levicy, Louvisa" _____ ^{Notation 1}
Parents: _____ ______ and _____ _____^{Notation 1}
Birth: 2 Jun 1748
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States ^{Notation 2}
Death: Before 1830
Death Location: Wythe County, Virginia, United States

Spouse: Heinrich "Henry" Steffy
Marriage Date: About 1768
Marriage Location: Possibly Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Maria Elizabeth Steffy (Wampler), John Christian Steffy, Maria Catherine Steffy (Pickel), Mary Louisa Steffy (Fox), Peter Steffy, Henry B. Steffy ^{Notation 3 & 4}, Christina B. Steffy (Buck) ^{Notation 3}, Joseph Steffy, Abraham Steffy

Anna Louisa Phebe "Lovisa, Levicy7quot; _____'s relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1.

Citations:
Citation 1. "Wamplers in America" Fred B. Wampler, 1981, "Stephan Ancestral Notes, Heinrich/Henry Steffey", pp.55-8.
Citation 2. "My Steffy Family" Gerald Steffy, 1990, "Henry and Louisa Steffy", pp.13-4.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Maiden name is 'technically' unknown. Some theorize it may been Phillippe/Philippe, and may also list her in their trees that way. I have not found any records, at this point in time, to help tilt the scale so I have left it as unknown in my tree.
Notation 2: Uncertain about birth date. I shared what I have noted in my tree, which came from other trees, but no records to help 'confirm' it.
Notation 3: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 4: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 16 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Heinrich Steffy (2 Jun 1747 - 22 Aug 1838)

Name: Heinrich "Henry" Steffy
Parents: Johanns Ulrich Steffey and Anna Maria Schirmer
Birth: 2 Jun 1747
Birth Location: Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 22 Aug 1838 ^{Source 3, Notation 3}
Death Location: Knox County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 3}

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Anna Louisa Phebe "Lovisa, Levicy" _____
Marriage Date: About 1768
Marriage Location: Possibly Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Maria Elizabeth Steffy (Wampler), John Christian Steffy, Maria Catherine Steffy (Pickel), Mary Louisa Steffy (Fox), Peter Steffy, Henry B. Steffy ^{Notation 4 & 5}, Christina B. Steffy (Buck) ^{Notation 4}, Joseph Steffy, Abraham Steffy

Heinrich "Henry" Steffy's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1820 United States Federal Census; "Henry Steffey", Sheet 224, Evensham Township, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Source 2. 1830 United States Federal Census; Henry Steffey, 1830, Sheet 355, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
Source 3. "The Western Sun and General Advertiser", Vincennes, Indiana, "DIED", 1 Sep 1838, Page 3.
Source 4. Find A Grave; "Henry Steffy", Memorial ID 39010526, Royal Oak Cemetery, Bruceville, Knox County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. "Wamplers in America" Fred B. Wampler, 1981, "Stephan Ancestral Notes", pp.25-8.
Citation 2. "Wamplers in America" Fred B. Wampler, 1981, "Stephan Ancestral Notes, Heinrich/Henry Steffey", pp.55-8.
Citation 2. "My Steffy Family" Gerald Steffy, 1990, "Henry and Louisa Steffy", pp.13-4.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname spelling can also be shared as Steffey.
Notation 2: Spouse's maiden name is 'technically' unknown. Some theorize it may been Phillippe/Philippe, and may also list her in their trees that way. I have not found any records, at this point in time, to help tilt the scale so I have left it as unknown in my tree.
Notation 3: Date of death, in the newspaper death notice, shares he died on 23 Aug 1838. His headstone shares a death date of 22 Aug 1838.
Notation 4: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 5: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 14 May 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Mary "Polly" Eller (12 Aug 1793 - 25 Nov 1862)

MARY ELLER (Carol's maternal-paternal great-great-great-grandmother) was born on 12 August 1793, in Virginia, United States, to Daniel Eller and Hannah Sarah _____. Mary became known as "Polly".

On 28 August 1850, aged 57, she was recorded in the federal census in David Hess's household in Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 1}. On 24 July 1860, aged 66, she was recorded in the federal census in David Hess's household in Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 2}.

She died on 25 November 1862, aged 69, in Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States

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Name: Mary "Polly" Eller ^{Notation 1}
Parents: Daniel Eller and Hannah Sarah _____
Birth: 12 Aug 1793
Birth Location: [possibly] Virginia, United States
Death: 25 Nov 1862
Death Location: Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Spouses: David Hess
Marriage Date: __ ___ ____
Marriage Location: 1. Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Daniel Hess, Hannah Hess (Hunter), Rosanna Hess, Thomas Hess, Eliza Hess, Mary C. Hess (Grimes), David McBride Hess ^{Notation 4 & 5}, Fanna Hess, Joshua Newbold Hess, John Hess, Mathias Hess, William Samuel Hess, Margaret Hess, George Hess, Jeremiah Hess, Jane Hess

Mary "Polly" Eller's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 3x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. 1850 United States Federal Census; "Polly Hess", 28 Aug 1850, Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. 1860 United States Federal Census; "Mary Hess", 24 Jul 1850, Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Some online trees share David Hess's wife as Mary Ellen McBride, Mary Huber or Mary Ellen _____. Joshua Newbold Hess's death certificate shared his parents names, and his mother was listed as Mary Eller. This may be where some mistook/mistranscribed of the handwritten sharing of his mother's name as to her having a middle name of Ellen instead of her maiden name of Eller.
Notation 2: Uncertain about birth date.
Notation 3: Last two children, of David and Mary "Polly" (Eller) Hess, were born in Indiana, United States. The older children were all born in Pennsylvania, United States.
Notation 4: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 5: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 09 Apr 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky
26 Jun 2025: Replaced list of David Hess's sources to add the correct census sources for Mary. Added more textual content.

Maternal; David Hess (Between 1785 to 1795 - 26 Oct 1866)

DAVID HESS (Carol's maternal-paternal great-great-great-grandfather) was born in Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. David's parents are currently unknown.

He was recorded in the census in 1840, in Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 1}. On 28 August 1850 he was recorded in the federal census with the occupation of Farmer and as to residing in Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 2}. On 24 July 1860 he was recorded in the federal census with the occupation of Farmer and residing in Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States ^{Source 3}.

He died 26 October 1866 in Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.

David Hess married Mary "Polly" Eller presumably in Pennsylvania, United States.

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Name: David Hess
Parents: _____ Hess and _____ _____
Birth: Between 1790 to 1795
Birth Location: [possibly Franklin County,] Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 26 Oct 1866
Death Location: Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Occupation: Farmer ^{Source 1, 2 & 3}
Spouse: Mary "Polly" Eller
Marriage Date: __ ___ ____
Marriage Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Daniel Hess, Hannah Hess (Hunter), Rosanna Hess, Thomas Hess, Eliza Hess, Mary C. Hess (Grimes), David McBride Hess ^{Notation 4 & 5}, Fanna Hess, Joshua Newbold Hess, John Hess, Mathias Hess, William Samuel Hess, Margaret Hess, George Hess, Jeremiah Hess, Jane Hess

David Hess's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1840 United States Federal Census; "David Hess", Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 2. 1850 United States Federal Census; "David Hess", 28 Aug 1850, Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
Source 3. 1860 United States Federal Census; "David Hess", 24 Jul 1850, Washington Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States.

Citations:

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Uncertain about birth date. Also seen a birth year of 1797 shared for David Hess.
Notation 2: Some online trees share David Hess's wife as Mary Ellen McBride or Mary Ellen _____. Joshua Newbold Hess's death certificate shares his parents names, and this may be where some mistook/mistranscribed his mother's name to having a middle name of Ellen instead of it being her maiden name of Eller.
Notation 3: Last two children, of David and Mary "Polly" (Eller) Hess, were born in Indiana, United States. The older children were all born in Pennsylvania, United States.
Notation 4: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 5: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 04 Apr 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky
Updated 16 Apr 2025 to edit death place location, add link to spouse's page and minor cosmetic edits.
26 Jun 2025 added more textual content.

Maternal; Sarah Morrison (About 1719 - 1782)

Sarah Morrison
Parents: _____ Morrison and _____ _____
Birth: About 1719
Birth Location: Possibly England
Death: About 1782
Death Location: Warrick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Spouse: Benjamin A. Hamilton, Sr.
Marriage Date: __ ___ ____
Marriage Location: _____

Children: Thomas Hamilton, James Hamilton, John Hamilton, Sarah Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton, Benjamin A. Hamilton, Jr. ^{Notation 1}, William Hamilton

Sarah Morrison's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 5x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:

Citations:
Citation 2. Family Search One World Tree; "Sarah Morrison", 1719 - 1762 [ GHMY-XG6 ]< /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Forget where/how I found some of the names of their children that I've shared in my tree.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 26 Mar 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Benjamin A Hamilton (About 1715 - Before 27 Jan 1783)

Benjamin A. Hamilton, Sr.
Parents: _____ Hamilton and _____ _____
Birth: About 1715
Birth Location: _____
Death: Before 27 Jan 1783 ^{Source 2 & 3, Notation 2}
Death Location: Warrick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States ^{Source 1, 2 & 3, Notation 2 & 3}

Spouse: Sarah Morrison
Marriage Date: __ ___ ____
Marriage Location: _____

Children: Thomas Hamilton, James Hamilton, John Hamilton, Sarah Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton, Benjamin A. Hamilton, Jr. ^{Notation 4}, William Hamilton

Benjamin Hamilton, Sr.'s Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 5x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. The Pennsylvania Gazette; "To be Sold by way of Public Vendue ...", 12 Sep 1765, Page 3.
Source 2. The Pennsylvania Gazette; "To be Sold by way of Public Vendue ...", 19 Feb 1783, Page 4.
Source 3. Dunlap's Pennsylvania Packet, the General Advertiser; "To be Sold by way of Public Vendue ...", 4 Mar 1783, Page 1.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Benjamin Hamilton", 1719 - Feb 1782 [ GHMY-6VB ]< /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Forget where/how I found some of the names of their children that I've shared in my tree.
Notation 2. The Pennsylvania Gazette, from 12 Sep 1765, shared as Source 1, is an advertisement for the sale of a neighboring property. This advertisement shared whose lands/properties bordered the one for sale and Benjamin Hamilton's property was one of those mentioned. This helps to show that Benjamin A. Hamilton, Sr. is in Warrick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania at least as of 1765.
Notation 3: Based the "Before 27 Jan 1783" date from the start date of advertisement, for the sale of his land by the executors of his estate which included his son, John, that was ran in a Pennsylvanian newspaper.
Notation 4: Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 21 Mar 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Johann Caspar Reith (1702 - 1788)

Name: Johann Caspar Reith
Parents: _____ and _____
Birth: About 1702
Birth Location: Westrich, Südwestpfalzer Landkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death: 1788
Death Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Spouse: 1. Anna Margaretha Barth 2. Anna Maria Schirmer (Steffy)
Marriage Date: 1. _____ 2. About 1761
Marriage Location: 1. _____ 2. _____

Children:

Johann Caspar Reith's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Indirect; Spouse of paternal side 5x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. Find A Grave, database with images, "Anna Maria Schirmer Rieth", Memorial ID 62236478, Managed by Gerald Steffy.

Citations:

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 14 Feb 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Anna Maria Schirmer (30 Sep 1716 - 5 Apr 1771)

Name: Anna Maria Schirmer
Parents: Johannes Conradt Schirmer and Veronica Blattner
Birth: 30 Sep 1716
Birth Location: Petelsdof, Alsace-Lorraine, France
Death: 05 Apr 1771
Death Location: Heidelberg, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Spouse: 1. Johannes Ulrich Steffy 2. Johannes Caspar Reith
Marriage Date: 1. 21 May 1737 2. About 1761
Marriage Location: 1. Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States 2. _____

Children: Elizabeth Stephan (Wampler) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, Michael Steffey ^{Notation 1}, Johann Stouffer "John" Steffey ^{Notation 1}, Heinrich "Henry" Steffey ^{Notation 1 & 2}, Anna Maria Steffey, Dorothea Steffey, Peter Steffey, Johann Peter Steffey ^{Notation 1}

Anna Maria Schirmer's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 5x Great-Grandmother^{Notation 1}

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Sources:
Source 1. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records, 1750-2014; Ulrich Steffen's family.
Source 2. Genealogy.com, forum, Gerald Steffy, "Revised info for Elizabeth Stephen (Steffy)".
Source 3. "Wamplers in America", Genevieve M. Shouse, John E. Shouse, 1981, pp. 25-28.
Source 4. Facebook.com, Social Media, Facebook Group "MY STEFFY FAMILY CONNECTIONS", Post dated 26 May 2022.
Source 5. Find A Grave, database with images, "Anna Maria Schirmer Rieth", Memorial ID 62236478, Managed by Gerald Steffy.

Citations:

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Share DNA matches with some this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 2: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 12 Feb 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Paternal; Johannes Ulrich Steffy (2 Oct 1710 - 29 Apr 1760)

Name: Johannes Ulrich Steffy/Steffey/Steffen
Parents: Hans Steffen and Elizabeth Graf
Birth: 2 Oct 1710
Birth Location: Affoltern, Bern, Switzerland
Death: 29 Apr 1760
Death Location: Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States

Spouse: Anna Maria Schirmer
Marriage Date: 21 May 1737
Marriage Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Elizabeth Stephan (Wampler) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, Michael Steffey ^{Notation 1}, Johann Stouffer "John" Steffey ^{Notation 1}, Heinrich "Henry" Steffey ^{Notation 1 & 2}, Anna Maria Steffey, Dorothea Steffey, Peter Steffey, Johann Peter Steffey ^{Notation 1}

Johannes Ulrich Steffy's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 5x Great-Grandfather^{Notation 1}

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Sources:
Source 1. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records, 1750-2014; Ulrich Steffen's family
Source 2. Genealogy.com, forum, Gerald Steffy, "Revised info for Elizabeth Stephen (Steffy)"
Source 3. "Wamplers in America", Genevieve M. Shouse, John E. Shouse, 1981, pp. 25-28
Source 4. Facebook.com, Social Media, Facebook Group "MY STEFFY FAMILY CONNECTIONS", Post dated 26 May 2022

Citations:

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Share DNA matches with some this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 2: Known ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 07 Feb 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Andrew Patterson (12 Mar 1814 - 21 Sep 1861)

Name: Andrew Patterson ^{Notation 1, Citation 1}
Parents: _____ Patterson and _____ _____ ^{Notation 4}
Birth: 12 Mar 1814 ^{Notation 2}
Birth Location: [possibly Franklin County,] Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 21 Sep 1861 ^{Source 9}
Death Location: Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 9}

Occupation: Farmer in Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1, 2, 3 & 4}
Spouses: 1. Mary Ann Howard< ^{Source 5 & 6} 2. Saluda Akers ^{Source 7 & 8}
Marriage Date: 1. 30 Jan 1840 ^{Source 5 & 6} 2. 30 Sep 1851
Marriage Location: 1. Scott County, Illinois, United States 2. Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 7 & 8}

Children: William Patterson ^{Source 2 & 4}, Mary Elizabeth Patterson (Lawson) ^{Source 2 & 4}, John T. Patterson ^{Source 2 & 4}, James Alexander Patterson ^{Source 2 & 4, Notation 6}, Isaiah Patterson ^{Notation 3}, Uriah A. Patterson ^{Notation 3}, Reuben Fletcher Patterson

Andrew J. Patterson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1840 United States Federal Census; "Andrew Patterson", Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. 1850 United States Federal Census; "Andrew Patterson", Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. Illinois Stat::: Census, 1855; "Andrew Patterson", Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States
Source 4. 1860 United States Federal Census; "Andrew Patterson", Township 14, Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 5. Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935; "Andrew Patterson and Mary Ann Howard", 20 Jan 1840, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 6. Illinois Marriages, 1763 - 1900; "Andrew Patterson and Mary Ann Howard", 20 Jan 1840, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 7. Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935; "Andrew Patterson and Saluda Akers", 30 Sep 1851, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 8. Illinois Marriages, 1763 - 1900; "Andrew Patterson and Saluda Akers", 30 Sep 1851, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 9. Find A Grave; "Andrew Patterson", Canatsey Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Andrew Patterson", 12 Mar 1814 - 21 Sep 1861 [ LTCK-652 ].

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: This Andrew Patterson is sometimes confused with another Andrew (Jackson) Patterson whom married and later died in Arkansas or Alabama. The Andrew Patterson, whom I descend from, appears to be from Pennsylvania and by 1840 he went to Illinois where he married twice and died in Scott County, Illinois in 1861.
Notation 2: I got the date of birth from his Find A Grave memorial page and one world tree sites' entries, but referring to Notation 1 about him being confused by some with another Andrew J(ackson) Patterson who lived/married/died in another state - I am not certain if this is his birth date in terms of month, day and year.
Notation 3: Name of child taken from photo of headstone shared on FindAGrave's site.
Notation 4: Possibly had at least two brothers, James and Joseph Patterson. These two males, and one with his wife and daughter, are listed as part of Andrew's household for 1850 Census in Scott County, Illinois.
Notation 5: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 15 Jan 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky
18 Jan 2025: Cosmetic edits and added link to Mary Ann Howard