Bixler - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Looking for the title page of the following book.....

quinn136 — 2012-05-18 12:24:31Z

The Easton Library in Pennsylvania has this book, (re one of the Christian Bixler's gen line) They may be able to copy the page for you. Sarah (Bixler) Quinn

Looking for the title page of the following book.....

rtc2b — 2012-05-18 01:25:39Z

The Vine & Background of Christian Bixler, 3rd & Some Collateral Branches Reminiscences and Illustrations

I am trying to find the ttle page of this book. Wondering if anyone might know a website where I can get the title page or might have an image of it that they might be able to email? Working on a D.A.R. application and this is the one thing I didn't have from a publication. Any help would be wonderful!!!

Ira D. Bixler

moeller_amanda1 — 2012-05-09 00:38:03Z

I am looking for any information on Ira Dean Bixler. He would have been my biological grandfather but left when my mother was three. As far as I know he was born Aug. 21, 1940 and died October 26, 2005 from bone cancer. I know he has a daughter named Mary who was living in Chicago and his mother (my great grandmother) died 1998 if I remember correctly from Alzheimers and was also Mary. As far as I know most of the family was from Illinois. Any help is appreciated as there are some family medical conditions that have gone unanswered. We are aware my mother had an older half brother and Mary was her half sister. Ira, better known as Dean, married several times so this might be a little tricky. At one point he married my grandmother Kay Knauss from Ohio.

Re: William Bixler-Louisa Hoover and son Edward Eugene , Starke Co., OH

ericacheat1 — 2012-03-01 00:35:11Z

Hi! I'm pretty sure we are working on the same family tree. Although I don't believe YOUR William Bixler is MY William Bixler, I do believe they are in the same family...possibly an uncle/nephew relationship. MY William C. Westerfield lived from 1834-1889. I don't have his father's name...but his mother was Sarah or Sallie...1808-1880. He married Mary Jane Hall and had six children...none of whom are Williams. BUT he also had four siblings...Thomas 1841-1865...George Washington 1840-1874...James 1838-1860...then William...and John 1834-1897. I have to wonder if YOUR William might be one of their children...named after his uncle William. ?? The last sibling mentioned (John...1834-1897) had a daughter, who happens to be my great grandma! So that's my connection. Not sure if you're interested in anything else I have, but if you think I might have something you're interested in, you're welcome to e-mail me at ericacheat@att.net.

BIXLER Eleanor E 1868 1944

t42ForestLawn — 2012-02-11 20:32:05Z

BIXLER Eleanor E 1868 1944

DaveStrtickland photographed this gravestone in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 225,469 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Forest Lawn) and Surname .
If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BIXLER David H 1861 1940

t42ForestLawn — 2012-02-11 20:31:24Z

BIXLER David H 1861 1940

DaveStrtickland photographed this gravestone in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 225,469 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Forest Lawn) and Surname .
If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BIXLER Mark E 1875 1933

t42ForestLawn — 2012-02-09 21:19:58Z

BIXLER Mark E 1875 1933

DaveStrtickland photographed this gravestone in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 225,469 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Forest Lawn) and Surname .
If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: 1968 Bicksler/Bixler book

Scismgenie — 2011-12-22 01:13:50Z

Is this the Moinument that is at the Bichler homestead next to the Peffley Homestead site?

Re: 1968 Bicksler/Bixler book

quinn136 — 2011-12-21 22:27:47Z

cb apparently you have not done"extensive researching" as you claim. (Or you would find answers.) From "Epitaphs - Handbook of Historic Family Graveyards, Berks County, Pennsylvania." by Jacqueline B. Nein; Joan Texter and Cynthia Jimenez Pub: Berks Co. Assoc. for Graveyard Preservation, 4701 St. George St., Reading, PA 19606 - p.22:

Bixler: Bethel Twp. Pine Grove Road - Meckvill Road, on dirt lane Monument erected along lane (1985) by Bixler Descendants ...

Re: 1968 Bicksler/Bixler book

cbg3_1 — 2011-12-21 20:33:16Z

Yet, no one can tell me when the stone marker was put in place.

In response to YOUR question, Peter's line. I wonder why you're so defensive. I merely pointed out that the 1968 book is full of errors and asked when the stone marker was put in place. If you want to accept and even defend everything you read, so be it. Some people, maybe only people with advanced degrees, prefer to discover the truth.

obit - Eloise BIXLER Kline, 1914 ILL - 2011 CA

lorrainegilmer — 2011-11-20 06:46:58Z

Eloise Kline | not related - for board info

Eloise Bixler Kline
August 21, 1914 - November 14, 2011

Beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Eloise Bixler Kline, 97, passed away on November 14, 2011 in Whittier, CA. She was born in Carrier Mills, IL on August 21, 1914 and was the only child of Bert and Cassie Bixler. In 1930, Eloise moved with her parents to Long Beach where she met her husband Jim. She graduated from UCLA in 1939 with a Bachelor of Science. She and Jim were married in 1943, and moved to Whittier in 1945, where they raised their children, Linda Kline Churchill, Deborah Kline Maloof, and James Jeffrey Kline.
Eloise was an active member of the community, volunteering and serving in many organizations, often as President. She volunteered at St. Brunos, served as a Scout leader, volunteered in the snack shack for Murphy Ranch Little League, was a member of Pi Beta Phi Mothers' Club, Delta Tau Delta Mothers' Club, National Charity League of Whittier, Friendly Hills Women's Club, PEO, The Alumni Club of Pi Beta Phi, Town and Gown Auxiliary of USC, and was a Patron of Special Children's League of Whittier. She and her husband were founding members of The Los Angeles Music Center.
Eloise's family and friends remember her for her constant support and unconditional love, her beautiful smile, great sense of humor, and her practical advice and positive approach to life. Her legacy and loving spirit will live on in those who knew her.
Devoted to her family, Eloise most enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband James Kline and daughter Carleen Hughie, she is survived by her three children, Linda Churchill of Whittier, Deborah Maloof of Tahoe City, James Kline of Newport Beach, son-in-laws John Churchill, John Maloof, daughter-in-law Jerrilynn Kline, grandchildren Katie and Matt Alden, Brian Churchill, Andrew Maloof, Kelli Kline, Jamie Kline, Kacie Kline, and two great-grandchildren, William and Emma Alden.
Funeral services will be held at Rose Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Foundation, 12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90603 (designate Hospice Foundation or Patricia Scheifly Breast Center).
Published in Whittier Daily News on November 18, 2011

Bixler Family - Unknown Man Photo

Not_A_Relative — 2011-07-29 04:10:25Z

Is he one of your ancestors?

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/maryland/24617/bixler-...

Re: Bixler/Snyder-PA

quinn136 — 2011-06-12 23:21:21Z

Re: Margaret Bixler who married Philip Snyder see Census Below:

1850 Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA:
Philip Snyder -waggons, age 30
Margaret 24
Almira (Elmira) 3
Sarah Bixler 17

1860 Mercer Butler, PA
Philip Snyder 42, farm agent
Margaret 35
Elmira 12
Reed 10
Elizabeth 8
Monroe 5
Calvin 2
Luther 2

Philip died Oct 1866 see www.findagrave.com for tombstone

1880 Mercer, Butler Co., PA

Margaret Snyder widow 55
son, Martin 20, coal mining
son, Hiram H. 15 Coal mining

Sarah Bixler Snyder born May 1824 and died Aug 1901
tombstone lists sons: Philip R.; Abram; Martin L and Hiram, but note from census she had more sons, they probably were the sons who paid for the tombstone

see her tombstone also (on reverse of Philip's)
www.findagrave.com

You will need church records of probably Butler co., to find out more Good Luck Sarah.

PS: when posting try to give dates or approximate dates, to help narrow down results. Thanks.

Re: 1968 Bicksler/Bixler book

quinn136 — 2011-06-06 11:36:21Z

CB: Yes, all Genealogy books are full of errors, some done by the compiler, others by the printer, and some are just plain lies, done by the folks giving the information to the compiler. I am not a "Penn State anything" but for the most part, the book was a good starting basis considering the fact that no computers were available to the compilers and no resources "on-line" that are at our fingertips.

The stone information is darn near as good as it gets, you can do research and find this to be the case.

Do you know which line you come from your "extensive researching" Send your corrections to the folks in the Bicksler/ Bixler organization so we can all get it right or publish your own family genealogy so we 'Bixler/Bicksler's' can see if you make any errors... quinn136@ptd.net

--Sarah (Bixler) Quinn, not a college graduate, not even in the book, since my father was missed from his family BUT the book is basically a good history for the time, and "We" with all the resources available to us should clear things up for those who wish to get our line "more perfect."

Re: 1968 Bicksler/Bixler book

bix32 — 2011-06-05 23:55:43Z

I am a bixler from the delaware county Bixlers which routes come from up state PA Bixler family. But yes, I have this book you are talking about...

Re: Bixlers fromBerks Co., Penn.,Ohio, Kansas and Missouri

becca9178 — 2011-05-29 22:11:29Z

I could still use some help. I'm a g-g granddaughter of Eli!

Re: William Lloyd and Velma Bixler

darla1615 — 2011-05-02 05:16:09Z

VELMA E. BIXLER: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Rocky Mountain News (CO) - June 23, 1997
Deceased Name: VELMA E. BIXLER
VELMA E. BIXLER, 77, formerly of Littleton, died June 8 in Mesquite, Texas. Services were June 14 with burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Bixler was born Velma Green in Anson, Texas, on Dec. 28, 1919. She married William Loyd Bixler, 1942. She was an elementary school teacher for 32 years. She was a member of Littleton Church of Christ and founded Worldwide Bible Study. Survivors include daughter Sue Yarbrough of Texas; son Harley of Texas; sisters Thelma Leggett, Opha Madden, Emma Buster, all of Texas; three grandchildren.

Re: William Lloyd and Velma Bixler

MarionParker99 — 2011-04-06 11:39:47Z

The William Bixler who died in Dallas County, Texas in 1975 was William D. Bixler who was also born in 1919 in Oklahoma.

Name: William D. Bixler
Death Date: 11 Nov 1975
Death Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 56 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1919
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: William D. Bixler, Sr.
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Bertha Quiram
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243833
Digital Film Number: 4167889
Image Number: 2886
Reference Number: 80907
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

I found William L and Velma on Volumes 1 and 2 of Public Records at ancestry.com. They were living first in Arlington, Texas and then at 6316 Hart St in Fort Worth, Texas. His birth is listed as 15 July 1919 and Velma's birth as 28 December 1919. Below is his social security death information:

Name: William L. Bixler
SSN: 486-05-5969
Last Residence: 80121 Littleton, Arapahoe, Colorado, United States of America
Born: 15 Jul 1919
Died: 21 Jun 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951)

Public Records, Vol #1

Record Name Birth Date Phone Number Address

PreviewName: Velma E Bixler
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1919
Address: 2601 Westridge Dr, Arlington, TX, 76012-4842 (1990)

Velma E Bixler 28 Dec 1919 2601 Westridge Dr, Arlington, TX, 76012-4842 (1990)
William L Bixler 15 Jul 1919 2601 Westridge Dr, Arlington, TX, 76012-4842 (1991)
Harley D Bixler 12 Apr 1944 265-4597 2601 Westridge Dr, Arlington, TX, 76012-4842 (1993)
Harley D Bixler 12 Apr 1944 2601 Westridge Dr, Arlington, TX, 76012-4842 (1987)
Judy A Bixler 1 Sep 1947 265-4597 2601 Westridge Dr, Arlington, TX, 76012-4842 (1993)
Judy Bixler 1 Sep 1947 2601 Westridge Dr, Arlington, TX, 76012-4842 (1993)
Gretchen L Bixler 18 Feb 1974 2601 Westridge Dr, Arlington, TX, 76012-4842 (1993)
Kenneth L Floyd 1 Jul 1943 2601 Westridge Dr, Arlington, TX, 76012-4842
Daniel M Webster 16 Apr 1921 629-3072 205 E Prairie Ave, Wheaton, IL, 60187-3529 (1975)
[2601 Westridge Dr, Arlington, TX, 76012-

Public Records, Vol #2

Velma Bixler 28 Dec 1919 6316 Hart St Fort Worth TX 76112-7048
William L Bixler 15 Jul 1919 6316 Hart St Fort Worth TX 76112-7048
Judith K Bixler 6 Mar 1946 6316 Hart St Fort Worth TX 76112-7048
Gretchen L Bixler 18 Feb 1974 6316 Hart St Fort Worth TX 76112-7048
Meredith A Bixler 16 Mar 1979 6316 Hart St Fort Worth TX 76112-7048

Re: William Lloyd and Velma Bixler

judyartley53 — 2011-04-05 20:31:41Z

Hi Charisse,
Whenever you're looking for an obituary the full death date is required.

A Velma E. Bixler
Born=28 Dec 1919
Last Residence=Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX
Died=8 June 1997.
Her soc. sec. # was issued in TX before 1951.
Source=Social Security Death Index.

A Velma Bixler
Died=8 June 1997 in Dallas Co.
Source=Texas Death Index 1903-2000.

She could have been living in Arlington but died in a hospital in Dallas Co.

A Wiliam Bixler
Died=11 Nov 1975, Dallas Co.
Source=Texas Death Index 1903-2000.

I'd contact the Arlington Public Library, arlingtonlibrary.org/ask, 817-459-6900. They have the Arlington newspaper back to 1976 and the Arlington Citizen Journal back to 1957.

Send a written request to them and they charge 10 cents copy to Arlington Public Library, Reference, 101 E. Abram St., Arlington 76010. Be sure to send a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to them also.

If they don't have the obituaries, contact an obituary volunteer at Random Acts Genealogical Kindness. Go to raogk.org
Read guidelines
Choose Texas
Choose D and E
Scroll down to Dallas Co. and choose ONE volunteer.
Successful Searching!

William Lloyd and Velma Bixler

Charisse — 2011-03-13 00:26:43Z

Looking for obit and cemetery info for William Lloyd Bixler (1919-1975) and wife Velma Elizabeth Green Bixler (1919-1997).

Re: BIXLER FROM PA TO TEXAS

quinn136 — 2011-02-18 12:33:09Z

Hi
Lucetta "Lucy" was the daughter of James Bixler b. 5 Apr 1824, Schuylkill Co., PA, died 15 Dec 1901, Northumberland Co., PA and wife, Helena "Nelly" Dietrich/Deitrich born 24 Aug 1821, died 5 Jan 1898 Northumberland Co., PA. (Both are buried in the IOOF (Odd Fellows Cemetery.--may be on-line at www.findagrave.com ?

Lucetta was the 3rd know child of this couple. Her siblings were:
Amanda Bixler (1844-1915) who married Edward Updegrave (1836-1896) who stayed in Schuylkill Co., PA

Elias Bixler (25 Dec 1845) and wife Mary Jane BARNHART who was the daughter of Michael Barnhart and Catherine Zerbe. (she was born 1852 and died 1900) this couple also buried IOOF Cem., Northuberland.
It is possible that Mary Jane was related to Henry, but no proof.

Cyrus Bixler (1848-1865) not married, died at 17, buried Schuylkill Co., PA; Frieden's Cemetery.

Malissa / Melissa Bixler born about 1849 died? married?

Emanuel B. Bixler (1850-1911) wife, Caroline Brodt (1852-1926) They are both buried in Shamokin Cemetery, Northumberland Co., PA

last 3 siblings ELizabeth (c 1852) Ellen (c 1856) and Cinirah (1858) I have no information

(Some of us BIxler descendants think that James was the son of Peter and Sarah Ossman who also lived in Schuylkill Co., PA. BUT there is no proof we have found no baptismal records yet.) Still looking.

Re: BIXLER FROM PA TO TEXAS

2011-02-18 12:31:01Z

Gladys-
I have just come into some information that may be of help to you-I have just received it so I have not had time to check the census records.
Mary Adaline Bixler born 17 June 1846 daughter of Jacob and Sarah Bixler. Mary died in 1919. She married John J. Rice-the family I am researching. They had 4 children:
Edwin Bixler Rice b.1874
Mary Florence Rice b.?
Walter Wesley Rice b.1879, attorney in New Bloomfield PA
Sara Alice Rice b.?
The age is close to your Bixler. Also, if you are looking Perry County PA seems to have a healthy stock of Bixlers.
Nikki Perry
Memphis TN

Re: BIXLER FROM PA TO TEXAS

quinn136 — 2011-02-18 09:53:38Z

Hi, we were trying (Years ago) to decide on James parents.
I am still quinn136@ptd.net (and am still looking to solve the "Brick wall" with James.

When weather clears here in PA, plan to go to N'umberland and see if I can find his obituary in the old newspapers there. (or maybe you have done that?) my other options are trying for the Oss/ OSMAN family info. Unless you may have tried that already? We only need a little clue!

Hope you and family have been well, keep in touch Sarah (Bixler) Quinn

Re: BIXLER FROM PA TO TEXAS

GDrivon — 2011-02-18 04:59:49Z

I have not kept up with my genealogy the past few years, but you have my family. Would love to collaberater with you.
Gwen

Re: Bixler's of Berks county

eddylady1949 — 2011-01-22 15:14:43Z

I'm searching for family and I was told that I have a sister named Ellen J. and I'm not sure of a Rita B. If you have any information please let me know. They lived on North 11th Street in Reading, Pa. I know that Rita was in the Navy and Ellen was in the Womens Army Corp. Ellen was about 6 yrs old when I was born. Any information will be helpful.. I've been looking since my adoptive parents both passed away.
Thank You,
Joyce Cramp

Re: BIXLER FROM PA TO TEXAS

patbarnhart123 — 2010-11-18 17:12:43Z

Found another that connects to Bixler. Same area. I can be reached at patbarnhart123@cableone.net.

Name Charles F. Barnhart
Gender Male
Burial Date 21 Nov 1962
Burial Place Anderson County, Texas
Death Date 19 Nov 1962
Death Place Palestine, Anderson, Texas
Age 78
Birth Date 07 Jan 1884
Birthplace Texas
Occupation Ret. Housepainter
Race White
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Mabel Bouchillon Barnhart
Father's Name Henry Francis Barnhart
Father's Birthplace
Mother's Name Lucetta Bixler
Mother's Birthplace
Indexing Project (Batch) Number B75200-5
System Origin Texas-EASy
Source Film Number 1750588
Reference Number P 127

Re: BIXLER FROM PA TO TEXAS

patbarnhart123 — 2010-11-18 16:25:23Z

I have been searching for my family of Barnharts and have not ruled out the possibility that this is my gg or ggg's
Henry's wife maiden was Bixler.

Name Henry Barnhart
Residence Palestine, Anderson, Texas
Birthdate 1845
Birthplace Pennsylvania, United States
Relationship to Head Self
Spouse's Name Lucetta Barnhart
Spouse's Birthplace Pennsylvania, United States
Father's Name
Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, United States
Mother's Name
Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, United States
Race or Color (Expanded) White
Ethnicity (Standardized) American
Gender Male
Martial Status Married
Age (Expanded) 35 years
Occupation Carpenter
NARA Film Number T9-1288
Page 20
Page Character D
Entry Number 1531
Film number 1255288
Household Gender Age
Henry Barnhart M 35
Spouse Lucetta Barnhart F 35
Child Joseph Barnhart M 8
Child George Barnhart M 6
Child Emanuel Barnhart M 4
Child Lillie Barnhart F 2

Re: Bixler's in Caliornia

kathlinepearson — 2010-11-03 00:20:26Z

yes my uncle george d bixler. his dad arther george bixler.

Re: Bixlers fromBerks Co., Penn.,Ohio, Kansas and Missouri

quinn136 — 2010-10-31 01:38:10Z

Does anyone know who Abraham's parents are? Thanks, Sarah Bixler Quinn quinn136@ptd.net

Re: Bixlers fromBerks Co., Penn.,Ohio, Kansas and Missouri

hawkshome555 — 2010-10-31 00:05:21Z

My wife is the great granddaughter of Eli Bixler son of Abraham. Contact me if you still need help

BIXLER Martin E - Vietnam Wall section 42W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-10-15 16:13:15Z

BIXLER Martin E - Vietnam Wall section 42W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 217,209 photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Bixler Family

maggiemayaz — 2010-10-14 01:48:30Z

As you--sorry it took so long to check back
WOW
This means you(Nancy)would have been my Aunt. I remenber Uncle Johnny from my childhood. My mom (Patsy Cravey) spoke of him as if he were one of her children, a little protective of the younger brother I guess.
I am trying to find any names associated with Daniel and Evelyn Cravey (My Grand Parents) other than their childrens names (I Have those). I seem to be at dead end in my search.

And yes, Patsy moved back to Virginia to live w/ her daughter Patty, were she has since passed (Miss you Mom)

Re: Bixler Family

rhondatrnt — 2010-09-17 00:54:30Z

Lois, This is more than I could have ever hoped for. I beleive I have found Earl and Mark burried in Wichita. Mark being burried in Maple grove cemetary. I would love to correspond with you directly. I have more info and a photo of Martha's Brother. my direct email is rhondatrnt@yahoo.com Thanks so much for the info. hope to hear from you soon.

Re: Bixler Family

cabincreek138 — 2010-09-16 21:58:49Z

I did a little more research yesterday just to make sure I wasn't directing you on a wrong path.

The William Finley Bixler family is on the 1900 census of Toronto Twp., Woodson County, Kansas as:

Bixler, William F. Head Dec 1856 Indiana Hardware merchant
Ida W. Wife Sep 1865 Ohio
Earl Q. Son Nov 1884 Indiana
Montie M. Dau Jul 1886 Indiana
Maggie E. Dau Nov 1887 Indiana
Beulah P. Dau Sep 1889 Kansas
Bruce Son Nov 1892 Kansas

By 1 Mar 1905 (date of census), the family was living at Iola, Allen County, Kansas as:

Bixler, W. F. Age 46
I. A. 39
Earl 20
Monta 18
Ethel 17
Beulah 15
Bruce 12

Perhaps William had died by 1910. Ida and the younger children were still living in Iola in 1910 as:

Bixler, Ida F 44y
Beulah F 20y
Bruce M 17y

In 1920 Earl and Martha were living Chicopee, Baker Twp., Crawford County, Kansas as:

Bixler, E. Q. Head Age 34 Indiana Blacksmith Shop
Owned home free of mortgage
Martha Wife 33 Missouri
Helen Dau 10 Missouri
Mark Son 8 Missouri
Carl Son 5 Kansas

In 1930 they were living in Thayer Twp., Oregon County, Missouri as:

Bixler, Earl Head Age 44 Indiana Farmer
Martha Wife 42 Missouri
Carl Son 5 Kansas

I'm confident this is your family. I did find some additional information on Earl's brother Bruce. If you would like that information or any other help I can give you, you may write to me directly at ghoxsie at q.com (that's q for Qwest).

Lois Kay Hoxsie

Re: Bixler Family

rhondatrnt — 2010-09-15 13:22:05Z

Thank You for the information Cabincreek. I have just started with the Bixler Family. They are a branch off from my Shipman Family, Earl Q. Bixler married Martha Shipman in 1913 in Howell Co. MO. I have an Obit coming in the mail for Earl that I am hoping will contain more clues.
Thanks again

Re: Bixler Family

cabincreek138 — 2010-09-15 04:44:05Z

This is just a guess, but this Earl Bixler may have been the son of William Finley Bixler and Ida Waller. It seems to me that maybe they lived north of Crawford County, perhaps in Bourbon County or Allen County, Kansas. I have never found any connection between this family and Jacob Bixler and his descendants. Jacob lived in Crawford County during the late 1800's, and left a large posterity. Many of Jacob's descendants still live in the area.

Bixler Family

rhondatrnt — 2010-09-14 01:04:21Z

I was trying to find some of the Bixler family that would be connected to Earl Quinten Bixler B. 19 nov 1885, IN. Married 10 Aug 1913 in Howell MO to Martha Shipman. and D. Nov. 1973 in Crawford KS. Any information you might have to share would be very much appreciated.

Re: John Bicksler/Bixler

claireiris — 2010-08-03 02:04:22Z

In fact, the lot was not sold to Kezia Clark, it was sold by her. This is what originally made me think there might be a connection between John Bixler and Kezia Clark. The manumission deed (which Jackie brought to my attention via Karen) supports the connection. I have not found a probate record for John Bixler, or a deed whereby he sold the property. So far, it looks like it passed from John Bixler to Kezia Clark without the use of the courts.

John Bixler purchased the lot in 1845 and also loaned money to a neighbor that same year. The following year, the loan was repaid--so I can place John Bixler in Pike County, IL in 1845 and 1846. The first evidence of the Clark family in Pike County is when Kezia's daughter Louisa married Squire McWorter in 1843.

Re: John Bicksler/Bixler

jacquelinemayer — 2010-08-02 23:53:24Z

I am also a descendent of this line. I recently saw a posting to Find-A-Grave which also led my search to New Philadelphia, Pike Co., IL. The New Philadelphia, Illinois Landowner Records for Block 3 shows that a John Bixler purchased Block 3, Lot 2 from Frank McWorter in 1845. The lot was then sold in 1859 by a person named Kishia Clark. I'm speculating she may be the same Keshia emancipated by John Bicksler in 1825.

Re: John Bicksler/Bixler

cabincreek138 — 2010-05-09 15:46:49Z

I thought the last message would show my e-mail address, but it didn't. Please write me at ghoxsie@q.com (That is Q for Qwest).

Re: John Bicksler/Bixler

cabincreek138 — 2010-05-09 15:45:27Z

Hi,
I am a descendant of this John Bicksler. Several other descendants and I have been working to solve the mysteries of this family for several years. He (and we believe Louisa and their children) appears on the 1830 census of Green County, Illinois. By 1840 they were living in Upper Loutre (now Wellsville) in Montgomery County, Missouri. I am pleased you may have found some evidence of him in 1845/46. That is a great clue. Please contact me, and I will share the information I have.

John Bicksler/Bixler

claireiris — 2010-05-08 23:58:11Z

I'm looking for information about a John Bicksler who manumitted his slaves Kesiah and Louisa in Spencer County, Kentucky, in March of 1825. The same (possibly) John Bicksler/Bixler lived in New Philadelphia, Pike County, Illinois in 1845-46.

Re: Bixler Family

64familytree — 2010-02-09 04:17:24Z

M Randles: I am sorry I just got back on internet and found your post. Yes I was married to her brother John Samuel Cravey. I wasn't aware that your grandmother had died, last I heard she had move East to live with her son. What information are you looking for. Nancy
Berntline@aol.com

Re: Bixler Family

quinn136 — 2009-12-21 13:10:51Z

please check
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choose Bixler forum
go to message 941
or in the search this forum box type: Cravey it will take you to the message.
This is a message about your family from Timothy (Donna) Simpson on your branch of the Bixlers"
lGeorge W. Bixler s/o Jacob Bixler and Elizabeth Bartness

Re: Bixler Family

mrandles114 — 2009-12-21 03:54:47Z

I am Maggie Randles the grand daughter of Daniel and Evelyn Alice (Bixler) Cravey. One of their 9 children was my mother Patsy Lou Cravey (passed 2/07). I also am looking for info on the Bixlor family history. Any info greatly appreciated.

1968 Bicksler/Bixler book

carterbixler — 2009-10-21 19:06:44Z

I actually have a copy of this book as do most of my siblings. Just to let everyone know--this book is full of errors. There are too many to even list. I teach advanced writing at a Penn State campus and have been doing extensive research on the family.

I do have one question. When was the stone marker put in place and do we have any concrete evidence that the information contained on it is valid?
Carter Bixler

Re: 1968 Bicksler/Bixler Book Update

Scismgenie — 2009-10-01 17:04:27Z

Barbara Peffley was widow of Nicholas Peffley. They arrived in Philadelphia August 29, 1729 on the ship Mortenhouse. Bothe were from Eggiwil, Kanton Bern Switzerland, as were their neighbors the Bichsels (Peter Bixler was in this household)

Nicholas died in 1740-41, apparently killed by indians by Peffley Family lore, and his will was probated when in 1750 Property was transferred. Barbara had remarried to Peter, and apparently moved out of Lancaster County about 1751.

Barbara, (Barbara of Bern) who some believe had a surname of Werthmer and some call "Barbara Barne" is not found in the peffley records after the mention in the property registration of 1750. Her daughter also named Barbara, changed her name to Bixler, apparently. The other Peffley children remained as Peffley.

Part of this Peffley family was in Botetourt County Virginia by 1790, and later spread out to Ohio, and Indiana.

Re: 1968 Bicksler/Bixler Book Update

quinn136 — 2009-10-01 11:22:21Z

Hi Dave, if your Dad was Russell Irvin b. 23 Sep 1919, then you and I are related. Your Grandfather Irvin E. and my Dad, Darwin A. were brothers, and share great-grandparents Amos and Rebecca Hain Bixler. What information did you need? Sarah Bixler Quinn. quinn136@ptd.net

Re: 1968 Bicksler/Bixler Book Update

ejc1288 — 2009-10-01 05:17:58Z

I have a book from my grandfather, russell bixler who had past away 3 years ago. It is also from the peter bixler bloodline and in the book it says they had changed the name from bicksler to bixler. We have to have some relation. I am also from delaware county PA.

Dave Bixler

Re: Old Bixler Family Photos

burwellf — 2009-09-05 22:05:40Z

Dear Don,

I'm Christine Martha Nelson, and was very interested to see that you have letters and photos of the Bixler family. My grandfather, Lee Bixler, was Carrie Bixler's brother. I'm the daughter of Helen Bixler Nelson. In the 1960's, our family traveled from Wisconsin to visit Carrie in Pennsylvania.

Please let me know if you are still seeking a home for your collection of Bixler items. I would be very happy to accept them if you are, and would pay for shipping. We have some Bixler family records and photographs and can share copies if you wish.

My husband, Fred Burwell, is an archivist at Beloit College and has posted the Burwell family tree on ancestry.com which includes Bixlers. If we can help with your family research, please let me know.

You can contact me via email at nelsoncn@beloit.edu or my husband at burwellf@beloit.edu

Thank you.