Highfield - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John Highfield & Sarah Klingensmith, Armstrong & Venango Co's PA

Cheryl Myers — 2009-09-15 09:52:40Z

Hi Linda,
Are you sure that you found the obituary for James Highfield at the FRANKLIN CO. Historical Society? Why would the obituary be in Franklin Co.? Could it possibly be Franklin Historical Society in Franklin, Venango Co., PA?

I have to look for the burial place for James and see if John & Sarah Highfield are buried there also. I have been looking in all the cememteries and haven't hit them yet.

I found John Highfield in 1910 & 1920 living in Forest Co., Hickory Twp., PA with his family.

My email: care_2 @verizon.net
[Note: care underscore 2@verizon.net ]

Cheryl Myers nee LaNier

Re: John Highfield & Sarah Klingensmith, Armstrong & Venango Co's PA

gronski — 2009-09-14 16:32:31Z

Cheyrl, Obit found at the Franklin Co. Historical Society - James Highfield, a well-known and highly esteemed residet of Sanycreek township, Venango county, died suddenly at the Franklin Hospital, Saturday, May 1, 1915, fllowing an operation for a rupture. He was aged 68 years. Besides his wife and four chidren, he is survived by one sister and three brother, on of the latter being John Highfield, of Hickory twonship, Forest county. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, with interment in the Sandycreek cemetery. Was James buried in the same cemetery as his parents? Linda

Re: John Highfield & Sarah Klingensmith, Armstrong & Venango Co's PA

gronski — 2009-09-14 00:08:18Z

Cheryl, Let's go to e-mail - give me your address. Linda

Re: John Highfield & Sarah Klingensmith, Armstrong & Venango Co's PA

Cheryl Myers — 2009-09-13 22:30:10Z

I am related through Harriett [Hettie] Highfield daughter of John & Sarah [Klingensmith] Highfield that married Michael Mitchell through their daughter Nancy [Nina]Mitchell that married James Andrew Graham. Nina [Mitchell]Graham's son Vern Lawrence Graham married my grandmother, Jennie Julia [Stetler] LaNier's sister, Ida Belle Stetler. Ida Belle [Stetler] Graham was my grand Aunt.

Cheryl

Re: John Highfield & Sarah Klingensmith, Armstrong & Venango Co's PA

gronski — 2009-09-13 15:26:11Z

My Dad's cousin gave me the telegram and several letters from the brothers of Catherine Highfield. Catherine Highfield Hancock is my gggrandma. What is your family connection to John and Sarah Highfield?

Re: John Highfield & Sarah Klingensmith, Armstrong & Venango Co's PA

Cheryl Myers — 2009-09-13 11:54:49Z

Hello,
First of all, I have been trying to find the burial place of John Highfield with no luck but Franklin is a town in Venango Co., PA. In 1870 he was in Sandy Creek Twp., Venango Co., Post Office was Franklin. James Highfield would have been about 30 yrs. old in 1878 and since he sent the Western Union Telegram to David & Catherine [Highfield]Hancock that lived in Armstrong Co., Allegheny Twp., PA. He, meaning James must have still been living with his parents or John & Sarah were living with James Highfield. I found James in 1880, living in Sandy Creek Twp., Franklin, Venango Co., PA with his wife Margaret, but none of the other children.

I am pretty sure they are buried in Venenago Co., PA. just don't know where yet.

Where did you find the Western Union Telegram dated May 27, 1878?

Re: John Highfield & Sarah Klingensmith, Armstrong & Venango Co's PA

gronski — 2009-09-11 21:00:24Z

A Western Union Telegram dated May 27, 1878, Franklin, Pa. from James Highfield to David Hancock (husband of Catherine Highfield) states "Father died last night will be buried tomorrow". I still don't know where he is buried, would you?

John Highfield & Sarah Klingensmith, Armstrong & Venango Co's PA

Cheryl Myers — 2009-08-25 13:03:27Z

John Highfield b: abt. 1804 in PA, married Sarah Klingensmith b: 25 July 1807 in PA. Married on 23 November 1826
Source: Title: The Klingensmiths of Pennsylvania
Author: Marlin A. Field
Publication: 1993, Marlin A. Field, 128 Oak, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: pg. 6

Children of John & Sarah Highfield:
1. Leah b: 7 February 1826
Source: NOTE: The author thinks this is a mistake and should be Leah Klingensmith.
Title: Journal of Gabriel Adam Reichert Lutheran Pastor in Indiana, Armstrong, and adjacent counties from 1822 to 1837, Part 2, 1826 - 1829
Author: Ruff, Paul Miller
Publication: 18 Fostervillle Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, 1/9/2001
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: pg. 38

2. Mary [Maria] b: 15 May 1828
Source:
Title: Journal of Gabriel Adam Reichert Lutheran Pastor in Indiana, Armstrong, and adjacent counties from 1822 to 1837, Part 2, 1826 - 1829
Author: Ruff, Paul Miller
Publication: 18 Fostervillle Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, 1/9/2001
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: pg. 44

3. Elizabeth b: 19 October 1829
Source:
Title: Journal of Gabriel Adam Reichert Lutheran Pastor in Indiana, Armstrong, and adjacent counties from 1822 to 1837, Part 2, 1826 - 1829
Author: Ruff, Paul Miller
Publication: 18 Fostervillle Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, 1/9/2001
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: pg. 66

4.Westley b: abt. 1831
Source:
1880, PENNSYLVANIA, VENANGO CO., ROCKLAND TWP., Series: T9 Roll: 1199 Page: 320, Dwelling & Family 125
W. Highfield, 47, married, laborer, b: PA, parents b: PA
Marg. J., 46, wife, married, keeping house, b: KY?, parents b: PA
Hennretta, 18, daughter, single, b: PA
James, 11, son, laborer, b: PA
William, 9, son, b: PA
John P., 6, son, b: PA
Mary C., 8, daughter, b: PA
Frank G. Highfield, 2, grandson, b: PA

5. Harriett [Hettie] b: 1835, married Michael Mitchell and was his 2nd. wife.
Sources:
1870 Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sandycreek Twp., Series: M593 Roll: 1460, page 540, 30th. day of June 1870.
Michael Mitchell, 45, farmer, b: Ireland
Hettie, 35, keeps house, b: PA
David, 14, at home, b: PA [Note: by Michael's first wife Ann]
Thomas, 12, at home, b: PA [Note: by Michael's first wife Ann]
John, 4, at home, b: PA
Nancy, 3, at home, b: PA
Grant, 2, male, at home, b: PA
Susan, 7/12, Dec. 1869, b: PA

1880 Census Place Sandycreek, Venango, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255199
NA Film Number T9-1199
Page Number 411D
Michael Mitchell Self M Male W 55 IRE Farmer IRE IRE
Harriett Mitchell Wife M F W 40 PA Keeps House IRE PA
Thomas Mitchell Son S Male W 21 PA Oil Pumper IRE PA
John Mitchell Son S Male W 16 PA Farm Labor IRE PA
Nannie Mitchell Dau S Female W 14 PA IRE PA
Grant Mitchell Son S Male W 12 PA IRE PA
Susannah Mitchell Dau S Female W 10 PA IRE PA
James Mitchell Son S Male W 8 PA IRE PA
Elisabeth Mitchell Dau S Female W 5 PA IRE PA

1900 Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Cranberry Twp., Series: T623 Roll: 1490 Page: 102, 22nd. day of June.
William F. Graham, head, b: Oct. 1865, 34 yrs. old, married for 12 yrs., b: PA, parents b: PA, occ: Pumps Oil Wells
Susie, wife, b: Aug. 1869, 30 yrs. old, married for 12 yrs., 7 children with 4 living, b: PA, father b: Ireland, mother b: PA
Meade F., son, b: Dec. 1889, 10 yrs. old, b: PA
Florence M., daughter, b: Feb. 1893, 7 yrs. old, b: PA
Arthur M., son, b: April 1896, 4 yrs. old, b: PA
Lawrence, son, b: June 1898, 2 yrs. old, b: PA
Mitchell, Michael, father in law, b: May 1824, 76 yrs. old, widowed, b: Ireland, parents b: Ireland, immigragted in 1850, been in U.S. for 50 yrs., naturalized.

6. John Joseph b: 05 December 1838
Source:
Title: Fork's Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gilpin Township, Armstrong Co., PA
Author: Krecota, Margaret; Rupert, Don
Publication: on file at the Lankerd-Thomas Library of the Armstrong County Genealogical Society
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Manuscript
Page: pg. 4, baptism # 13

7. David b: 13 July 1840
Source:
Title: Fork's Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gilpin Township, Armstrong Co., PA
Author: Krecota, Margaret; Rupert, Don
Publication: on file at the Lankerd-Thomas Library of the Armstrong County Genealogical Society
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Manuscript
Page: pg. 6, baptism # 42

8. Henry b: 09 March 1842
Source:
Title: Fork's Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gilpin Township, Armstrong Co., PA
Author: Krecota, Margaret; Rupert, Don
Publication: on file at the Lankerd-Thomas Library of the Armstrong County Genealogical Society
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Manuscript
Page: pg. 9, baptism # 89

9. William b: 09 March 1845
Source:
Title: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (a.k.a. Fork's Church) Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Part 1 - 1838 - 1883
Author: Ruff, Paul Miller; Heckman, Richard S.
Publication: Baltzar Meyer Historical Society, P.O. Box 352, Greensburgh, PA 15601-0352, July 1998
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: pg. 15, baptism # 195

10. Joseph b: 09 March 1845
Source:
Title: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (a.k.a. Fork's Church) Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Part 1 - 1838 - 1883
Author: Ruff, Paul Miller; Heckman, Richard S.
Publication: Baltzar Meyer Historical Society, P.O. Box 352, Greensburgh, PA 15601-0352, July 1998
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: pg. 15, baptism # 195

11. James b: 09 May 1847
Source:
Title: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (a.k.a. Fork's Church) Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Part 1 - 1838 - 1883
Author: Ruff, Paul Miller; Heckman, Richard S.
Publication: Baltzar Meyer Historical Society, P.O. Box 352, Greensburgh, PA 15601-0352, July 1998
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: pg. 16, baptism # 205

12. Nancy Jane b: 04 January 1849
Source: Title: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (a.k.a. Fork's Church) Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Part 1 - 1838 - 1883
Author: Ruff, Paul Miller; Heckman, Richard S.
Publication: Baltzar Meyer Historical Society, P.O. Box 352, Greensburgh, PA 15601-0352, July 1998
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: pg. 18, baptism # 244

13. Samuel b: between 1851 - 1853
Source: 1860 census below.

14. Adison b: abt. 1854
Source: 1860 census below.

Now we come to Allis/Alice. In the 1860 census she is listed as Allis Graham age 3. In the 1870 census she is listed as Alice Highfield age 14. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF SHE IS A GRAHAM OR a HIGHFIELD??????????????

Sources for John & Sarah Highfield.

1850 Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong Co., Allegheny Twp., 30th. day of August, Roll: M432_749, image#295 in Ancestry.com
John Highfield, 44, male, farmer, personal estate $800, b: PA
Sarah, 42, b: PA
Mary, 22, b: PA
Elizabeth, 21, b: PA
Westley, 19, male, b: PA
Catharine, 18, b: PA
Susannah, 16, b: PA
Hetty, 15, b: PA
John, 11, b: PA
David, 9, b: PA
Henry, 8, b: PA
Wm., 6, b: PA
Joseph, 5, b: PA
James, 2, b: PA
Nancy I., 1, b: PA

1860 > PENNSYLVANIA > VENANGO > PO Franklin, SANDY CRK TWP., Series: M653 Roll: 1189 Page: 549, 20th. day of July, Dwelling 561, Family 549
John Highfield, 44? s/b 54, m, farmer, personal estate value $500, b: PA
Sarah, 53, f, b: PA
Hetty, 24, f, b: PA
John, 21, m, b: PA
Henry, 17, m, b: PA
James, 14, m, b: PA
N. I. [Nancy], 12, f, b: PA
Samuel, 9, m, b: PA
Adison, 6, m, b: PA
Allis Graham, 3, f, b: PA
Emy? Stit?, 3, f, b: PA

1870 Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sandycreek Twp., Series: M593 Roll: 1460, page 540, 30th. day of June 1870. Post Office of Franklin.
John Highfield, 66, farmer, real estate: $1000, b: PA
Sarah, 64, keeping house, b: PA
John, 28, laborer, b: PA
Henry, 26, laborer, b: PA
James, 22, laborer, b: PA
Saml, 17, farm laborer, b: PA
Nancy, 22, at home, b: PA
Alice, 14, at home, b: PA [Note: Alice is listed as a Graham in 1860]

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Cheryl

Highfield-Jonathan A (or S.) 1837 Dade Co. GA/Dekalb Co. AL

lindahturner1 — 2009-07-13 02:40:19Z

Does anyone have documentation on Jonathan Highfield b. 1837 Dade Co. GA that married 1st wife Nancy Emiline Blevins..I cant find anything on his father. Heard it was David Highfield that married a Martha Austin, but cant verify. He had a 2nd wife named angie?
Thanks
Linda Highfield-Turner lindahturner@hotmail.com

Re: Highfield DNA

lindahturner1 — 2009-07-10 15:08:29Z

Have you gotten much responce. I have the Highfield line back to David Highfield 1784 - 1844 who married Martha Austin. He would be my ggg through his son Johnathan A...I've always hear this line came in thru North Carolina. If you have more info, please let me know.
My father is William Edward Highfield living in GA...
Linda Highfield-Turner 770-229-4297 lindahturner@hotmail.com

Highfield in Stoke on Trent - 1940s

gardnerjole — 2009-06-19 20:07:47Z

I am looking for information on Peter Highfield who lived in Stoke on Trent in the 1940s. His sister was named Janet. Thank you.

Highfields in New York City

lilycottage1 — 2009-05-28 08:28:50Z

I am trying to find the parents of John Highfield/Hifield, who was born c.1765. He was in NYC by 1785, working as a cartman. Married Margaret Requa and had at least two children, Henrietta (b 1801) and James. John died about 1810, Margaret never remarried and died in 1852.

Highfield DNA

psedwards — 2009-05-16 02:32:37Z

I am related to the Highfills (Highfields)of North Carolina. I was wondering if any of you have had a DNA test for the Highfield line. My male Highfill cousin has taken the test and we would like to be able to compare it to other Highfields. If any of you are interested, now would be a good time while Ancestry has such a good deal price. I think that there will be an explosion of interest in the next couple of years since it is catching on so fast.
I have uploaded the result to Ysearch.org which has the results from many sources, including from other countries. I think it will help us in the future to trace our ancestry back to Europe. Appreciate any interest there might be out there.

Pat Edwards

Archibald C Highfield of Michigan and Ontario

canam47 — 2009-01-03 22:17:25Z

Seeking information regarding the family of Archibald Highfield of Michigan and Ontario:

1. Archibald C W Highfield was born on 28 Feb 1882 in Grant, Huron, Michigan. He died in 1955 in Chatham, Kent, Ontario. He was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg, Kent, Ontario.

Archibald married (1) Anne Wesley daughter of Joseph Westland and Huldah Young on 29 Dec 1909 in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario. Anne was born on 08 May 1888 in Ontario. She died on 18 Jan 1922 in Ontario. She was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg, Kent, Ontario.

They had the following children:

2 M i. Ernest Harley Highfield was born on 16 Nov 1910.
Ernest married Lily May .

3 M ii. Joseph Highfield .
Joseph married Alice .

4 M iii. Clarence Highfield .
Clarence married May Munday .

Archibald married (2) Margaret Brigham .

1. Michigan Births 1867-1892 , Film 2320692 item 2 p 351 rn 105."Father name: William HighfieldFather birth place: CanadaMother name: Angeline HighfieldMother birth place: Canada."
2. Ontario Genealogical Society, Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid (rev. 5&6, 1998 (c 2003)), KT-654-0, http://www.islandnet.com/ocfa/.
3. Ontario Registrar General, Ontario Vital Statistics: Marriages (Toronto, Ontario: Archives of Ontario), 012627, Archives of Ontario, 77 Grenville St, Toronto Ontario.
4. Ontario Genealogical Society, Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid , KT-654-0.Lot 1785: Anne / wife of / Archie HIGHFIELD / 1887 - 1922.

Re: Reed Highfield and Family

gronski — 2008-12-06 20:57:05Z

In my search for family info I found your Samuel (father of Reed)in the 1880 census for Parks Twp., Armstrong Co. He is living with the Daniel Sanderson family; he is listed as Samuel Nighfield (depending who is reading the info - sure looks like Highfield to me) widower, born in Allegheny Co., Pa., his father and mother are listed as being born in Westmoreland Co.Pa. Samuel is a brother of my John. John and his family moved to Venango Co. in the mid 1850's but old family letters indicate that Samuel was still here in Armstrong Co. I lost Samuel after the 1870 census and had assumed that he died before the census of 1880 until I recently found him living several doors away from my John Baker. Would love to hear what you have learned about the Highfield family. Linda

Re: Highfield family of Liverpool

JllPppr — 2008-11-25 10:45:51Z

Have been looking at some information sent me by my brother-in-law Jack before he died a few years ago and yes, his mother did have a sister Constance who lived in Australia and she did actually go and visit Jack in Auckland many years ago. So I guess it must be the right family.
Email me on jillpepper@btinternet.com and I will send you what I have. Regards Jill

Re: Highfield family of Liverpool

rhondagreenwood26 — 2008-11-25 00:39:13Z

Hi Jill,
thankyou for your reply,Constance was my grandmother and she moved to New Zealand with her parents in 1914. She met my Grandfather Thomas Greenwood(born 1886 ? Rochdale) who built the first brick house in Auckland. They lived Mount Eden Auckland. I would be very interested in any info about my relatives. Thankyou so much for giving me your time,
cheers
Rhonda

Re: Highfield family of Liverpool

JllPppr — 2008-11-24 10:24:44Z

I am not actually related to the Highfield family. My sister was married to Thomas John Chapman (Jack) who was the son of Mary Eveline Highfield (b.1883 in Liverpool) I just did a bit of the family history for Jack. If your grandmother was Constance (b.1893 in Tranmere Cheshire) then she was the younger sister of Mary Eveline and there there were two brothers between them. James G. (b.1888 in Tranmere) and William R. B. (b. 1891 in Tranmere) I have traced back a further three generations if you think this is the right person. Jill (England but a Kiwi)

Re: Highfield Family

2006-09-28 22:45:41Z

are you looking for clarence claude highfill and maude a thompson or thomas highfill if you are contact me at 615-389-6681 or email me at
sweetmomheart@yahoo.com

Re: Jermiah/Margret/Wilson Highfill/Highfield

2006-09-21 13:11:29Z

if you have any information on the highfill family please call me at 615-389-6681

Re: Lewis Co., Ky Highfields - Ida Jane

gillespie1949 — 2008-03-31 14:04:47Z

I would be interested in any of the Highfield Obits.

Thanks
Jan
Gillespie1949@yahoo.com

Re: Lewis Co., Ky Highfields - Ida Jane

gillespie1949 — 2007-09-20 14:35:03Z

HI,

I would be interested in anything you have, that you would like posted to the Lewis Co website and would not mind being public information.

Jan
Gillespie1949@yahoo.com

Re: Lewis Co., Ky Highfields - Ida Jane

gillespie1949 — 2007-08-10 13:13:01Z

I am sorry, I just noted that I can not confirm you are not a paid researcher. I do not help paid researchers.

Jan

Re: Lewis Co., Ky Highfields - Ida Jane

gillespie1949 — 2007-08-10 13:09:48Z

enter Ida Jane Highfield, at ancestry or rootsweb. The Highfields are lised in the LEWIS CO., KY Historical book regarding first families. It can be ordered. I do not have the book with me, but will have access when I return home in a month. Reply in about three weeks and I will look up your names.

My small tree is listed as Osbornes, I think. Ida Jane married my gggrandfather.
Jan

Highfield

lmaddocks — 2006-12-04 18:35:06Z

I am putting together a book about the Highfield's. My line may tie into your line. Let's exchange GEDCOM files, or whatever is easiest for you.

-- Larry Maddocks
935 Best Ave.
SLC UT 84106-2001

LULA BELL HIGHFIELD - WILLIAM KOSSOW

djv52 — 2006-09-27 20:19:54Z

I am trying to find information about the Kossow family who lived in Marshall County area in Kansas around the 1870 through at least 1930's. I know they are connected to my great great grandmother, Christina Kossow Brandt from Freeport, Illinois. Through pictures and old newspaper clippings, I believe I may have figured out the lineage, but need verification.

I think Christine's brother was William (Wilhelm) Kossow, married to Sophia Sievert. Their children were Ernest (wife, Rose), Anna (not married), Meatha (husband, Alfred Jensen), William (wife, Lula Belle Highfield) , Henry (wife, Emma Zimmerling).

Re: HIGHFIELD, Jennifer

CooooCayemberg — 2007-03-26 00:04:32Z

The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville, TN, March 25, 2007
Jennifer Elizabeth Shanklin Highfield, 37, Dover, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Anglin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until the hour of service Tuesday at Anglin Funeral Home. Anglin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

She was born August 31, 1969 in Kentucky, daughter of Jesse and Dortha Herndon Shanklin.

She worked at B and M Dairy Freeze and was a Church of Christ member.

Survivors include her spouse, Daryl Highfield; children, Joshua Oden and Brianna Highfield; father, Jesse Shanklin; sister, Jessica Shanklin; brother, Jeffery Shanklin; and grandmother, Elizabeth Herndon.

HIGHFIIELD, Jennifer

CooooCayemberg — 2007-03-21 19:09:53Z

The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville, TN, March 21, 2007
Jennifer Elizabeth Highfield, 37, Dover, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The remains are to be cremated.

Anglin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Re: Researching BROWN & HIGHFIELD: TN, AL & GA, USA

robert_allard — 2007-02-12 03:53:47Z

Different Highfield from the one I am looking for.

Seeking Info re: ALLARD Family Crest

robert_allard — 2007-02-12 03:53:14Z

Does anyone searching the "ALLARD" name have a Family crest of the "Allard" in color that they can e-mail me or a place I can download one at.

TKS

Robert Allard

Re: Pennsylvania/Delaware Highfields

ebradford44 — 2007-06-10 20:10:42Z

I have my Highfields back to before the Revolution. they start in Delaware , move to Chester County, Pennsylvania and then back to Delaware. If anyone feels that they may connect into my line, please reply to this posting.
..............Ed

Re: highfield's of Westown/Chester County PA

ebradford44 — 2008-08-23 14:21:47Z

I'm afraid that my Highfields are at a brick wall at the moment. They've been that way for several years. Every so often I poke around looking for more information but to date I've found nothing new. How about you? .........Ed

Re: highfield's of Westown/Chester County PA

ebradford44 — 2008-08-24 20:35:40Z

I was reading back through this thread and see that I haven't mentioned the book I'm writing that contains the Highfields. The book is posted on my web site at
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~edbradford...

You'll find the Highfields contained in the book on the Press family.

Could I get some of the particulars on your line?

I can be contacted directly through my web site.

................Ed

Re: Lewis Co., Ky Highfields - Ida Jane

maryw37 — 2007-08-30 12:51:38Z

I am currently researching for my husband, his great grandmother was Robena Highfield Parker. Her father's name was Abner A. Highfield, her mother's was Ella Jane Kissick. I have a few things on the Highfield's, but not much. Anything you are willing to share, I would be most grateful for. I know they were both from Lewis County, Kentucky and have a few obits if you are interested in them as well.

Re: Susanne Highfield

zoshka2_1 — 2007-03-05 13:08:46Z

My Susanne or Susanna had passed away by 1871. Her husband Louis Siefer was remarried and had another child by that year. Their daughter, Mary Catherine Siefer Texter, was my greatgrandmother. Emma Stitt was Susanna's oldest daughter. George Stitt was Emma's father. I think that Jane might have been Louis's second or third wife. He was married to a Jane in the 1880 census, but no Sarah Highfield is listed in the household. I once found a cemetary with some Siefer headstones on Bullie Hill in Franklin, PA. I know from a news article that one of my distant cousins has that Louis lived up there and, from the census, that the Highfields were in close proximity. In the late 1800's, some of both families moved to Ohio, but I didn't find Sarah there in 1880 either. Meade Graham is descended from the Highfields. He might have info on James' family.

Re: Susanne Highfield

zoshka2_1 — 2007-03-07 15:09:32Z

My email is correct as displayed. zoshka2@....

Re: LULA BELL HIGHFIELD - WILLIAM KOSSOW

kathystrunk_lott — 2007-06-22 02:53:16Z

I have information regarding Louis Sievert b. 1843 who married Maria Magdalina Voigt (Riepen/Sievert) b. 1843.

Their history is in Maysville, Kansas.

Louis d. in 1917 and his will mentions a sisters in Germany...Meta Lobeck and Lina Glaevecke and a brother in Germany named William Sievert.

Older nephews are mentioned named Henry W. E. Kossow; W. L. Kossow; and E. H. Kossow.

There are 3 nephews named who's deceased mother, Meta Kossow-Jensen was also named. The children's names are Ludowine, Alvin, and William Jensen.

Does this ring any bells?? Please reply.

Re: Lewis Co., Ky Highfields - Ida Jane

denna3035 — 2008-03-31 00:00:07Z

seems that your husband and I are cousins Robena married Russell Parker? they had 3 kids Thelma Harry and Frank. My dad is a child by Benjamin Franklin, who is a child of Abner Alexander Highfield. He didn't have a whole lot to do with the family. I have been to Tollsboro to check out cemetary and Maysville, I have pic of graves, would have to dig them out to see. Havn't taken time to do this in a minute, years actually. There is still a son (to my knowledge) in Ky that is alive of Ben's.

George Highfield 1839 Stoke - please help

ajy2k85 — 2008-09-14 21:28:36Z

Can anybody please help. I am looking for George Highfield born 1839, Stoke on Trent. I have only been able to find a birth record and 1891 census! There is a huge gap. I can only find info on a George from Wolstanton born 1849 but I don't think he is the same
Thanks

Re: Lewis Co., Ky Highfields - Ida Jane

tlm113 — 2007-08-08 22:25:47Z

I tried finding your tree but wasn't sure what to look for. how is it listed? My ancestors came from N.C. through Kentucky and into Indiana. I have limited info. back to Jerimiah Highfill/Highfield born 1750.
Thanks for your help.

Re: Lewis Co., Ky Highfields - Ida Jane

colcai03 — 2007-06-13 21:07:25Z

My grandmother was Bertha Highfield Kennedy, daughter of James & Emma. She had a brother named Elmer Clarence. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks

Re: Susanne Highfield

gronski — 2007-03-07 13:48:50Z

Catherine Highfield Hancock is my gggrandmother. Can you tell me where her parents are buried? John died in 1878 in Venango Co. and Sarah died in 1893 in Venango Co.? I attempted to reach you at the e-mail address I found on this board but was not sucessful as it came back undelivered. Linda

Re: Susanne Highfield

gronski — 2007-03-06 17:03:36Z

Your Susanna and my Catherine are sisters. I have a letter from their brother Westley dated March the 12 (no year) and he says that Susanna Seifers is not well that she is doctoring for the lung fever - I now can put an approximate year to it knowing that Susanna had passed away by 1871. Using the census I find Susanna in 1840 and 1850 in Allegheny Twp., Armstrong Co. with her parents, John and Sarah Highfield; in 1860 with Michael and Catherine Sifers, Sandycreek Twp., Venango Co.; in 1870 with Louis, six children, and Michael aged 73, in Sandycreek Twp., Venango Co. living four houses away from John and Sarah Highfield. I am planning on going to Venango Co. in search of gravesites and will let you know if I find Susanna's.

Re: Susanne Highfield

gronski — 2007-03-07 16:59:05Z

As I can't find a complete e-mail address in this post here is mine gronski@highvision.net Please contact me. Linda

Re: Susanne Highfield

gronski — 2007-03-04 21:40:19Z

Catherine Highfield Hancock, my gg grandmother, is Susanne's sister. I would love to get in touch with her brother James' family; have old letters from James, John, Westley, and Henry and also from Emma (Stitt) Johnson and her daughter Ella. I need help identifying old family photo's. Where is John and Sarah buried? I have a Western Union telegram from Franklin, Pa. dated May 27, 1878 stating that "father died last night". A letter from James on June 1st. says that mother is living with Jane Seifers; is Jane Susanne's middle name? I do not find Sarah Highfield with any Seifer family in the 1880 census but believe that she did not die until 1893 and that she was in the Franklin area. I sure would appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you. Linda

Re: highfield's of Westown/Chester County PA

babybunitsk — 2008-08-25 00:20:07Z

Ed: I have trouble following the lines, so forgive the elementary summary.

Tamson Highfield married Levi Drennen; They were the parents of my grandmother, Elinor. Elinor married Willard Russell. They had 11 kids (Amos was the first)my mom, Evelyn was number 8. Mom married Daniel Mahoney and they had 4 of us, John, Kathleen, Me (Carol) and Dennis.

My cousin Lynne Russell has posted the geneology on Ancestry under Russell.

Re: highfield's of Westown/Chester County PA

babybunitsk — 2008-08-24 00:50:24Z

No, nothing new on my end. I can't find anyone who has a picture of Tamsen and Levi (my ggparents.) My cousin has pictures of their headstones and all of the stats that are already posted, but no face to put to the names!

Re: highfield's of Westown/Chester County PA

babybunitsk — 2008-08-23 04:31:42Z

Hi Ed: it's been a few years since I checked this thread! If you have any more info on the Highfield clan, I would be interested.

Re: Highfield family of Liverpool

rhondagreenwood26 — 2008-11-23 04:50:24Z

Hi Jill, I am the grandaughter of Constance Highfield. I've just started tracing my family tree. Constance moved to New Zealand with both her parents in 1914 where she met my grandfather Thomas Greenwood.There they had two sons Robert and Thomas. My grandfather was a bricklayer and due to the big earthquake in Auckland the family pulled upstakes and moved to Australia along with my grandmother's parents. Hence my father Thomas Leslie Greenwood. If you have any more information I would be greatful and if I couldhelp you please let me know. Look forward in hearing from you
regards
Rhonda (australia)

Re: Lewis Co., Ky Highfields - Ida Jane

drincurtis — 2008-03-31 13:23:42Z

I had almost forgotten about this post. You are correct, Robena did marry Russell Parker, and they had four children--Harry, Frank, Dorothy, and Thelma. Well, to be quite honest, my husband's family knew very little of Robena's family. I know more than they do at this point. It seems Robena was rather cantankerous, lol, and she wasn't always pleasant to be around. I had started the research and discovered all of the brothers and sisters that Robena had and was amazed that my husband's family knew nothing of them!! I was hoping to see pictures of her brothers and sisters. I do have a few pictures of Robena and Russell and I have pictures of most of the Highfield stones that are buried in the Maysville Cemetery. I was just hoping that someone would answer and perhaps have pictures of Robena's father, mother, or brothers and sisters. But I am willing to share anything that I have at all, just ask, it's yours. Thanks for answering my post, I appreciate your time.

Sincerely, Mary Lester Waldren
marym@maysvilleky.net