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Niswongers from Missouri

pderekn — 30 Oct 2008 8:57:48 GMT

Have come a long way with my family tree in the two weeks that I started. Have gotten a lot of help and met some nice people too. I am currently stuck with where the niswongers came from before Missouri in 1800. It is documented that Joseph Niswonger Sr. was the first NISWONGER in Missouri. I have seen references to his father and that he came from Switzerland and was born in the 1690's. Does anyone know this for sure? Did he have brothers or sisters? When did he come to america? Any records of him? I have seen Joseph's fathers name as Ulrich NEIGHSWONGER/NEIGHSWONGER and some called him George Christopher NISWONGER. I am stuck at this person.
Thanks for any help.
Paul NIswonger

Niswonger Information

LindaGaunt5694 — 27 Jul 2001 2:54:46 GMT

I am researching my husband's family and have located the name Niswonger, possibly Nicewanger. Here's what I have;

DAVID HAHN (?) married CAROLYN NICEWANDER (?)
child, JOHN HAHN, SR (?) married "FANNY" (?)
child, HANNAH E. HAHN (1867 - ?) married HIRAM SLINKARD
(1866 AK - 1926)
children: James Louis (1886 - ?)
Revie Lavada (1884 - 1901)
Maudie Idell (1889 - 1890)
Ludie Ethel (1893 - 1895)
Emma Viola (1895 -?)
Amma Myrtle (1902 - ?)
Beulah Leona (1897 - ?)
Hiram Sylvannis (1904 - ?)
Claude Sylvester (1891, MO -
1963, MI) married
MATTIE MILLINDER (1892, AK - 1964, CA)
child, ALLIE GERTRUDE (1914 - 1998) my
mother-in-law

I located the following info while reseaching the Hahn name;

Lori Neuenschwander
, CO United States
LNeuens@aol.com

NEUENSCHWANDER
Anna Fredrica Maria Hahn September 13, 1859 February 20, 1862

I am trying to vertify or prove a
David Hahn b. 1834 and m. Caroline Niswonger
b. 1837 and had a dau Emma Lee Hahn b. Jul
2, 1881, if you have anything on this would
appreciate any information, Emma was my
grandmother. tks. If can help more let me
know. Bill Gloth

star2@clsp.uswest.net

Is Niswonger, possibly also spelled Neuenschwander?

Other family names include: Smith, Gaunt/Gant, poss Johnson (married to Gaunt), Duty, Millinder, Hahn, Slinkard, Cashen/Cashin, Kelley/Kelly, Keller, Kitely, Kame,Poggenpohl, Musshafen, Locker, Harris, Blackwood, Peterson, Bible.

Any information would be of great appreciation.

Thank you,

Linda Cashen Gaunt (RRG410@aol.com)

NISWONGER, Daniel Gabriel born 1834; OH

CarolynFrazee — 23 Jun 2001 9:10:31 GMT

Trying to locate a Daniel Gabriel NISWONGER whose father was Nicholas NISWONGER; mother may have been Lucinda BOYD; only problem with that is Nicholas was married to his first wife, Leah SHAFFER, at that time. Lucinda was his 2nd wife. Supposed to have been born Nov. 13, 1834 in Darke Co., OH. Later moved to Michigan. Am researching the BOYD line. Very difficult family to trace. The Lucinda I am trying to trace had a brother named Gabriel and thus am interested in this Daniel Gabriel; maybe the dates given to me were wrong. Would appreciate any help. The books published on the NISWONGER name has not been of any help to me. I don't believe all the information are in them; appear to be conflicting number of children for the wives.
Thanks for any assistance.
Carolyn at the email address of: DavidOF@wesnet.com

Niswonger

JtipperII — 3 Jul 2002 2:33:57 GMT

Hello, my grandmother is ESTHER Niswonger she married Charles Keller, then Robert Dailey. I know she was born in MO. and often speaks of the reunions she is 93 years old. I only remember 2 of her brothers names, both deceased Raymond and Rugsby. Raymond was in W.W.II at Pearl Harbor and All I know about Rugsby is he lived in Florida. does anyone recognize any of these names??

David B. Niswonger --Obituary

marysday — 12 Jan 2008 9:27:28 GMT

The Banner Press
Marble Hill, MO

David B. Niswonger
Feb. 22, 1940

David B. Niswonger, 88 years old, died Wednesday at his home near Patton of pneumonia. He had been ill about a week. The body was brought to Baker Funeral Home and remained there until time for services this afternoon at Post Oak Church, near Patton, conducted by Rev. Z. F. Yount and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Niswonger was born February 9, 1852 near Millersville, and lived there until he was about twenty-nine years old. He had lived the remainder of the time on a farm near Patton. He was a son of David Niswonger and the last member of his family. He was married to Miss Cora Lee Roberts in 1877, and she passed away in January, 1937. He was a member of the Methodist Church about fifty years. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. They are: H. D. Niswonger of Sedgewickville; W. L. Niswonger of Kansas City; Rev. O.D. Niswonger, pastor of the Methodist Church at Advance; Mrs. Rosa M. Lux of Caruthersville; Mrs. Shabie Hartle of Cape Girardeau, Mrs. Reva Sample of Patton, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His son, Rev. O. D. Niswonger was a former pastor of Lutesville Methodist Church eleven years ago.

Looking for info on PA Nisewonger/Nicewonger

tiastar1 — 25 Apr 2003 5:11:06 GMT

My maiden name is Nicewonger and I was born in Huntingdon County, PA, but lived in Blair County most of my life and moved back to Huntingdon County recently.

My dad's name is Donald Lee Nicewonger, b. 2/17/1942, only child of this couple, but has half-sibs. He is married to Susan Lou Heffner b. 7/17/1942.

His father is Lee E. Nisewonger b. 8/14/1923 d. 6/21/1985. He lived most of his life in Canton, OH, but my father was born in either Huntingdon or Blair County, PA. His mother is Milda Russell d. 1983/4. Her family is from Blair County, PA.

Lee's father's name is Lee, but I haven't a clue as to the spelling of his last name and last I heard he had lived in/about Bellwood, PA until he died. He was married to a woman named Elda, maiden name unknown.

I do know I am related to several other Nicewonger's that live in/about Blair County, PA.

Other Nicewonger's I know are distant relations are:

Alma D. Nicewonger b. 9/15/1916 d. 8/3/1992
Andrew I. Nicewonger b. 9/30/1916 d. 8/1988
Clarence W. Nicewonger b. 5/29/1919 d. 11/24/1993
Raymond Nicewonger b. 6/15/1914 d. 5/1985,
all of which lived in Duncansville, PA. I grew up in East Freedom, PA about 5 miles from Duncansville. Possibly I am also related to Charles Niswonger lived in Duncansville b. 2-9-1918 d. 7-1986.

I have a brother and a sister, Richard Lee Nicewonger b. 4/18/1963 and April Dawn Nicewonger b. 8/4/1977. My maiden name is Kimberly Lee Nicewonger and I was born 1/1/1967.

This is all the info I can get about my maiden name as shortly after my dad's birth, his parents divorced and that was that. So any help on tracing my maiden name back would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

NISWONGER/WISE Cape Girardeau, Mo

Ed Cline — 27 Sep 2003 4:12:08 GMT

I was wondering if anyone would know the parents of Mary Niswonger (born abt 1765 died bef 1835) who married David Wise(1758-1819) around the late 1780's. Both were born in NC and moved to the Cape Girardeau, Mo area. They are my 5th Great grandparents. Thanks

Where do I fit?

Melissa Farabaugh — 2 Mar 2001 4:47:23 GMT

I am a Niswonger. My father's name was Morris Charles Niswonger. My mother's name is Melvina Sue ? (Niswonger) My name at birth was Wendy Ann Niswonger. I was born in South Bend, IN. on December 2, 1973. I was adopted with a biracial sibling in 1984.
I lived with my biological parents in Kokomo, Gary, Fort Wayne and my guess would be South Bend. I know that I have another sibling, believed to be female born between 1973 and 1976. She was adopted at birth.

If anyone knows anything at all about me or my biological mother, please e-mail me at wendywitch777@hotmail.com, or biglimo@netzero.net.

I do know that Morris C. Niswonger died in Fort Wayne, IN. on April 16, 1983.
Someone please contact me and pass this along! Thank you

Niswongers of Missouri Family Book

tkhight — 4 Jul 2003 3:49:35 GMT

Have been reading postings about a book on the Niswongers of Missouri & would really like to have information on where one may be obtained.
Thank you,
Joyce Hight

Religious Affiliation of Omer H. Niswonger

Alex D. Niswonger — 14 Apr 2004 7:56:15 GMT

I am doing research on the religious affiliations of my family as far back as possible. I am the son of Charles Daniel Niswonger, grandson of Chester D. Niswonger, and great grandson of Omer H. Niswonger from Cape Girardeau County Missouri. He was born in 1894 and died in 1979. He was married twice, first to Mae Margaret Grieb and then Anna Grice. I know the Niswonger Church, outside of Jackson, MO on hwy 72, is somehow connected to my family. Also, did one of our ancestors in this region own slaves and was killed in a fire? I have been told that this was so. Any information on these things would be great! Thank you.

Harvey Niswonger

shawn_stgermaine — 2 Aug 2002 12:53:08 GMT

Iam searching ofr information on "Harvey Niswonger" who according to 1900 census records was born in 1851 Ohio. Harvey was married to a lady by the name of Elizabeth (Unknown), also born in Ohio in 1857. Children known out of 5 born 4 living are Lee H. Niswonger and Forest H. Niswonger. This family lived in Michigan in 1900 to Present Time.

trying to trace family tree of everett&edith niswonger

dave3749337 — 25 Nov 2002 3:34:41 GMT

please message or reply with this info trying to fill void have to refind my roots .. would like my family to really reply to this. have lost contact with most. and very curious to whats going on.

ULRICH NISWONGER/NEUSCHWANGER of PA

Maureen Jenkins — 10 Oct 2002 3:59:56 GMT

Could someone provide the descendents of Ulrich Niswonger/Neuschwanger who was in Donegal Township, Lancaster Co., PA. Know he had 3 young children at the time of his death prior to June 1752. Trying to establish relationship with Emanual Niswonger/Neuschwanger who was in Codorus, PA and Joseph Niswonger who migrated to NC and MO. Any info on these individuals would be most appreciated.

email

BillGloth70 — 20 May 2002 2:37:42 GMT

my email address has changed from star2@uswest.net
to bgloth@adelphia.net. Appreciate any info on names
Gloth, Snider, Hahn, Leggett.

Will of Daniel Niswonger 1885

reneekerr56 — 18 Mar 2005 4:02:05 GMT

Will of Daniel Niswonger Sr.
1885

In the name of God amen I Daniel Niswonger Sr of the Township of East Huntingdon county of Westmd State of Penna being aged and of sound mind memory and understanding and considering the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death thereof do make this my last will and testament as follows, to wit: First I commend my soul to the giver of all good who gave it and Second I desire that my body decently interred according to arrangements and agreement already made. And third I give and bequeath unto my son Joseph Niswonger one dollar in addition to the amount I hve already given him. Also I give and bequeath unto my sons John H., Mathew L., Daniel Niswonger Jr. and Maria Jane intermarried with John Boyd Pears each the thus one dollar in addition to the amounts I have already given them and I also authorize my Executor hereafter named to make and deliver a title deed for the real estate I now hold after my death to my daughter Anna Camp and her heirs forever. And after the cost and expenses of proving this my last will to. I desire that all my personal effects and property be converted into mone and I bequeath the same to Ada May eldest daughter of the aforesaid Anna Camp. And further I hereby appoint H.M. Husband Executor of this my last will and testament. And in attestation of this my last will to written on the opposite side of this paper I have subscribed my name thereto July 22, 1885.

Signed sealed and published by the said Testator as his last will and testament and in his presence and at his request signed our names as witnesses thereto.

Lizzie Husband
F.J. Husband

February 20, 1892 Legally proved and approved and recorded.

Testator died Dec 25, 1891. April 2, 1892 Letter admn C.T.A. issued to Jacob Washabaugh who was affirmed. William B. Conway Reg.

Niswonger in OR

Dennis — 6 Nov 2001 4:27:31 GMT

Looking for information on a Moses Niswonger who marred a Mariah, She was born 10-20-1845 in Lancaster Co., PA and died 03-04-1931 Portland, OR.
Moses is belived to have died in 1919, place unknown.
They also lived around Bend, Oregon before 1918.
Like to here from any who can help me.
Dennis

Niswonger, Niswander

cbeaman1252 — 4 Apr 2005 1:41:37 GMT

I'm looking for anyone who has info on a Lucretia Niswander who married a Talbert Mead in 1853 in Pike Co. Ky.
I found Lucretia in the 1850 census living with her father Thomas and grandfather David. They were in Virgina at that time.
Lucretia and Talbert moved to Iowa where they raised their families.
Any help is appreciated.
Carol

My Niswonger gedcom

sharon_looney_smith — 26 Jul 2001 8:19:16 GMT

I have now posted my gedcoms on my site at:

http://www.geocities.com/smiths_missouri_genealogy

Check it out.

Thanks,
Sharon

Possible Niswonger photos, unidentified!

sharon_looney_smith — 19 Jul 2001 9:10:09 GMT

I have posted unidentified pictures to my website:

http://www.geocities.com/smiths_missouri_genealogy

Just go there and click on My Unidentified Photos under Great Links.

These photos are from an old album that may have belonged to Louisa Jane Jaco/Johnson, daughter of David R. Jaco and Christina Simpson/Jaco, Louisa Jane's daughter's name was written inside the front cover, her name was Reva Johnson. These may be pictures of Niswongers as the album passed down through the hands of Carrie L. Niswonger who married Andrew Jackson Jaco.

Please check these out and see if you can help me identify them!

Thanx

Sharon Smith

Niswonger/Kerr Marriages

Renee Kerr — 16 Feb 2000 1:20:21 GMT

Does anyone have this combination in your families?

have and need info.

Niswonger — 8 Jul 2000 11:53:42 GMT

My gradfather was LeRoy S. Niswonger. Born in PA. in 1904. I am searching for any information about him,his siblings, and/or children he may have had after my father. My grandparents were divorced in the late 1920's. However hey were married in Ohio in 1925.
NOTE FOR NISWONGERS** my research has found that ALL spellings are related. That the origianl name was rather long and coul not be pronounced by many. Fenetic speelings became known.
PA NISWONGERS**many deaths in PA back in the late 1800's and again in the 1920's were the result of floods. Which explains why many of us search for people for this time and place.
Thank you for reading this. My e-mail address is Blueora@hotmail.com
(Please put "Niswonger" in the subject line, thanks :-))

Family of Charles Niwonger

Elsie Nally — 7 Mar 2001 5:32:38 GMT

Looking for any one related to Charles & lena
Niswonger Lived in Warsaw In & Mishawaka In.
Married not sure

Also relatives of Charles & Gladys Niswonger
Lived in Mishawaka In.Married in 1942
Would any help I can get.

Ohio

Kelly Niswonger Fuller — 21 Dec 2000 4:43:08 GMT

I have my relatives back to Bellfountaine,Ohio , and also have living relatives in Lexington, Kentucky. Just beginning to search. My grandfather's name was Robert, my great uncle is Benjamin still living in Lexington. Most relatives live in Columbus,Ohio. Grandfather was born in 1920. Was told his father hung himself. Not sure of his name. Any help would be appreciated.