Eash - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Eash Discrepancies

cwbillbaker — 2013-05-01 00:55:50Z

The Joseph Eash whose brothers were Peter, Jacob and Christian (Christophel), we have evidence, was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, in Germany. The evidence is in two places: First, Joseph in the 1850 U.S. Census lists his birthplace as Germany. Second, in the 1880 census, Joseph’s son Jacob listed his father’s birthplace as “Darmstadt.” The year of his birth is 1776. It appears the family emigrated later that same year. Several pieces of information are scattered throughout the respected book “Both Sides of the Ocean,” by researcher J. Virgil Miller, about the Eash family. Its intellectual heft suggests that as to the European origins of families it is to be favored over the book by Levi Eash, whose informational links to the Old Country are sparse, though he’s done a fine job of documenting the American lineage of young Jacob.

Additionally, Gingerich and Kreider have proved their worth over a long period of time, although because of the wealth of data and the variety of sources, mistakes do creep in. Nonetheless, they are thoughtful and objective. Besides citing Levi Eash’s book, they point to quotes from several other family sources that speak succinctly about old Christian Eash, his European roots and his immigration history. Their conclusion is that Christian is Joseph’s (and your Jacob's) father and that emigration occurred in 1776, probably based on census information, the several separate family historical information bits that agree, plus the material from Virgil Miller.

It appears Joseph and brothers’ father was Christian (or Christian Jacob, who knows?) Esh, born Aug. 25, 1743, in Baden, at the Steinisch Hof (farm). The family, which originated on a farm outside of Oberlangenegg, near the anabaptist hotbed of Steffisburg in Bern canton, Switzerland, followed many other Mennonites and Amish anabaptists out of Switzerland to Germany to escape the persecution of the Swiss Reform Church. At some point the Eashes (then known as Ösch) moved from the Steinisch Hof at Durlach, near Karlsruhe, to the Gehaborn Hof in Darmstadt, their last location before emigration. Recent DNA tests have linked Joseph’s line with current Oberlangenegg Oesches.

Who was Jacob Eash the immigrant of 1751? We’d all like to know that, but he appears to have had nothing to do with the family listed for him by Levi Eash. Levi says Jacob settled in Dauphin County. Joseph’s father Christian is on the tax rolls of Cumru Twp., Berks Co., Pa., in 1789, and he lived in Mifflin Co. at his death Feb. 20, 1830. Nor do I know much about his son Jacob or his birth date, as his brother Joseph is the progenitor of my line.

Paul Eash, Ohio

christine_lamb64 — 2013-04-06 12:05:54Z

Hello, anybody out there knowing more about the Eash Families in Ohio. I have been trying to find more info about were my husbands family is from.

Eash Discrepancies - Gingrich/Kreider vs. Eash Family Record

deaghaidh — 2013-01-19 22:14:17Z

I was curious how folks are resolving the discrepancy between the Amish and Amish Mennonite Genealogies by Gingrich and Kreider with the Eash Family Record by Levi Eash.

Specifically I'm referring to Jacob Eash (1766/1774-1850) and his parents/siblings.

AMG lists a birth date of 1766 in Germany
EFR lists 1774 in Dauphin County PA

AMG lists a father Christian Eash and mother Esther Eash
EFR lists a father Jacob Eash, with immigration in 1751 and no mother.

AMG lists Christina, Jacobina, Maria, Joseph, & Christian
EFR lists Joseph, Peter, and Christophel as siblings with Joseph going to Indiana and fathering Benjamin, John, Jacob and Solomon (included in list in AMG); Peter being a general in the Mexican War; and Christophel being a farmer in Mifflin Co. PA.

I have tended to give more authority to the AMG book, but notice that various folks choose one over the other with no explanation. The AMG book does reference the EFR book as well as several other books that refer to a Christian Eash--but doesn't say why they chose to use "Christian" instead of Jacob Sr nor why Jacob Jr's birth was listed as 1766 instead of 1774. I have also noticed whoever made the newer tombstone for Jacob Eash (Bishop) chose to use the 1774 birth date.

Any thoughts on this discrepancy? Do you all think that Jacob Sr and Christian are the same guy (I've noticed some put "Christian Jacob" in their online trees)? Could Jacob and Christian have been two people, one who had a kid named Jacob born in 1774 and the other who had a kid named jacob born 1766?

Re: Eash Family Record and History

JDeRamus4457 — 2012-08-06 04:03:33Z

I failed to mention that Theda was living at Eram, OK in the 1940 census. That would be in the Morris District of Okmulgee County, OK.

Re: Eash Family Record and History

JDeRamus4457 — 2012-08-06 04:01:27Z

My Aunt's name was Theda Ivory KINSER. Mother told us that she was married once before Theda married Verlin PALMER. Mother gave no further info on Theda's first marriage. I checked the 1940's census and found Theda living with my Dad & family. It showed Theda's last name as: EASH. Also showed her as being widowed. Does anyone in the EASH family group know about my Aunt. I'd like to know what this man's name was that she married? Thanks for any info that you might give me.

Re: Eash-Thomas

deash187 — 2009-06-28 23:44:44Z

There and other Jacob C Eash reunion held every year the first week in June at the Benscreek Lutheran Church Grove near Thomasmills Pa this year was the 85th reunion it was held at the Jacob Eash 1769-1850 home-stead till about 1955,

Re: Eash-Thomas

deash187 — 2009-06-28 23:44:41Z

Re: Joseph Eash born 1832

deash187 — 2009-06-26 02:33:50Z

Christian Eash/Esch Esther Miller and the Christian Eash that you said was the wagon maker was the g-son of Christian 1743 his childern were Jacob some say 1766 and some say 1769 Christian 1767 Jacobina 1772 Joseph 1776 Christian 1778 and I think there was a Peter also,I'm the gggg-son of Jacob 1766/69

Christian Eash & Esther Miller

oregon1939 — 2006-12-07 21:06:44Z

Greetings from Indianapolis-

Christian and Esther are 5'th gr grandparents to both my wife and I. I have been trying to find Esther's birth family, but have had no luck.

Have a good day,

Dennis Buerge

"HAVE ROOTS, WILL DIG"

Eash GED board

SandraBerry96 — 2006-11-06 23:23:31Z

I think a web page would be wonderful, if anyone is interested I will help. I am finding alot of info and love learning along the way.

Eash Family

SandraBerry96 — 2006-11-06 23:19:44Z

I am the great granddaughter of John Eash who was Esther (Eash) Balyeat, brother, I am researching the family in Michigan also. Please e-mail and I will share what I have.

Samuel Eash and Barbara Bontrager Eash has the following children:
Lazora, John, Jacob, Samuel, Esther Balyeat, Suvilla Meyers, Mary Plank, 3 children passed away before gg grandfather did. (Fannie, Elizabeth, Josiah). Last week I found gg grandfathers grave at the Bontrager Cemetary at the forks between Middlebury and Shipshewana.

Re: Living (hopefully) of Jacob Eash

2006-07-24 05:19:59Z

Your great grandfather and mine were brothers. I am descended from Sam T Eash. We just had a reunion in Middlebury, IN yesterday for Sam T's relation. I had no idea there was a 1995 edition as I only recently ran across a 1934 printing that was among my grandparents collection. I assume that is the original you speak of?

just learning the family tree

2006-06-20 18:09:35Z

My name is amanda. I am from northern indiana. My great great grandfather was jonas eash with his wife amanda elizabeth eash if anyone has info please help

Re: Eash-Thomas

davideash11 — 2005-12-05 00:58:00Z

Was Moses Eash and Ed Eash The same person I once know a Ed & Ada Eash how lived on a farme near the Blough mennonite church which is also near Jerome Pa,one of there childern was named Kenneth and there daughter Betty is my aunt. how is married to Boyd Blough
Regards Dave Eash

Re: Eash-Thomas

davideash11 — 2005-12-05 00:58:00Z

Ben
Ed and Ada Eash were neighbors to my uncle Lemon Holsopple. when I was a small boy about 7 or 8 years old I would drive the tractor & wagon that the wheat shocks were loaded on to then I took them to the barn where they were put into the thrashing-machine,The reason I'm telling you this is your G.grandfather Ed Eash was one the men loading that wagon,at lunch time we would all eat together. Ed didn't have to say but he was a hard worker. They also went the Blough church where my family went.As I remember Ed was man of about 5 foot 2 or 3" tall and 120 or 130 lbs.I'm 62 years old so that wase along time ago,I live in the Baltimore/Washington area I think your grandfather Keneth Eash lived in this area at one time,

Eash Family Record and History

wisorfamilytree — 2005-02-04 00:52:02Z

Has anyone started or is anyone considering starting a Jacob Eash Gedcom? I know it would be quite large, but perhaps a group of us using the Family Record and History could work together.

Thoughts?

David Wisor

Re: Eash-Thomas

2004-12-28 13:59:38Z

I am a descendent of Bishop Jacob Eash, and would like to learn more of the annual family reunion.

My mother appears in the EASH FAMILY RECORD AND HISTORY as Dorothy Gochnour, then the unmarried daughter of Silas Gochnour and Mary Adelia Ashe, aka Della Ashe Gochnour (her headstone at Headrick's cemetery shows the latter). I am on vacation and do not have my book here to give you the number.

I am also interested in knowing if anyone is updating the family record. If so, I would be happy to to contribute what I know about my contemporary and recently deceased relatives.

Tom Croke

Re: Mary Eash (b. 1880)

2004-11-27 06:18:16Z

My name's Mary Eash but I was born in 1984. :)

Re: Eash-Thomas

2004-11-22 05:08:06Z

I have a great aunt Betty who is married to Boyd Blough and they live in Hershey, PA... I would bet they are the same Betty & Boyd. I also have a great Uncle Vernon (Vern) Eash, a great uncle Bob Eash, and I'm sure there are several others I didn't meet or can't remember. My father is the only child of Kenneth Eash, who also shares his name.

Perhaps Moses (Mose) Eash was my great great grandfather and my grandpa (Kenneth Eash) in his growing forgetfulness somehow mixed the two up as he was trying to recall his family heritage.

If you know anything more of the family, I would love to know about it.

Re: Eash/Keyser

SharonLeichty — 2004-11-06 15:25:42Z

The parents of Mary Keyser, born 1851, are John J. Keyser and Juliana A. Blough. Benjamin's parents are Jacob Eash and Christina Yoder. Can you give me the full birth & death dates (1851-1921) for Mary Keyer Eash, where she died, and is she buried in the Prarie Street cemetery with Benjamin?

Mikel (Michael-Mike) Eash/Son of John and Sarah Eash

2004-09-11 21:11:45Z

My 4xGgrandmother was the second wife of Mikel Eash born Sept. 27, 1851 in Owen Co., Indiana to John and Sarah Eash. Mike's first wife was Nancy Ellen Malone. They moved to Cowley Co., Ks. Nancy died in 1885 and he remarried to Marinda Read Light Smith. I have found them on the Arkansas City, Cowley Co., KS 1900 and 1910 censuses living at #522 North Fourth. On the 1900 census, Marinda's granddaughter, Prudence Robinson was living with them, as well as Marinda's son, Issac Smith. Marinda must have left Mike to be with her daughter, Mary Ellen Light Robinson Hall in Hominy, Oklahoma. Marinda died at the Wha Sha She Camp in 1919. I am hoping to correspond with any members of this Eash family in hopes that someone may remember anything that could help me in my searching. Thanks in advance. Sincerely, Sarah

Re: Eash-Thomas

2004-08-28 09:36:41Z

This reunion which you spoke of... I believe my parents and grandparents attended it 2 weeks ago. My grandfather is Kenneth T. Eash Sr., son of Mose & Ada Eash, not sure which township originally, but they now live in Jerome, PA.

I was encouraged to attend, but I have only attended one when I was 11 and now living in Long Beach, CA...it's difficult to get back.

Eash in Kentucky/Illinois/Kansas/Oklahoma ????

2004-02-20 00:38:32Z

I am seeking info on Marinda/Marindy (Read/Reed) Eash. Marinda Read b. 1850 Taylor Co., KY married James R. Light 25 JUN 1871.
On Marinda's Record of Funeral it states Marindy Eash b. KY Father: Albert Reed Mother: Martha Benningfield d. 14 JUN 1919 Place: Wha Sha She Camp (around Hominy and Pawhuska, Ok).
I do not know who she remarried after James R. Light, but thought that perhaps she had married several times. Also, she may have had a son named I.B. Smith (Issac Brown Smith). I am not positive that he is her son.
Does she sound familiar to anyone? I am at a brick wall. I have no idea who this Eash is that she married. Contact me at bewillia@msn.com THANX!!!

Re: Re: Eash

mkwaw — 2004-02-04 05:27:00Z

Hi- Both Glen Yoder and I are loaded with Eash Relatives. E-mail me at my private address and let me know what you need. Marlene

Re: Eash/Keyser

mkwaw — 2004-02-04 05:27:00Z

Hello, I have very much information on this side of the family. Mary Keyser was my husbands Gr. Grandmother. She was born 15 Feb. 1855 in Holmes County, Ohio and died 14 June 1921 in Elkhart Indiana. Benjamin was born 02 June 1847 in Illinois and died 18 May 1930. They are both buried in Prairie Street Cemetery in Elkhart, Indiana. If I can help you further contact me at mkwaw@aol.com.

Re: Florence M. Eash (1895-1988) Cambria County, PA.

PatriciaMDyer — 2003-12-03 15:02:45Z

Hi,
According to the EASH FAMILY RECORD AND HISTORYby Levi T and Jonathan T Eash, Jacob Eash b.20 March 1874 m. 28 March 1894 to Catherine Rose b. 7July1879

Eash/Lohr

DStewart2897 — 2003-11-23 03:11:33Z

Looking for information on Joseph Eash b.1842 married to Christina Lohr. Had the following children: Clara, Susanah, Allowicious, Emma, Anna A., Irvin, Lizzie, Freda. Any information on his ancestors would greatly apprieciated. Somerset County, PA area.

Living ancestors of Jacob Eash