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Re: Jacob Secrest--Barbara

skipned — 2009-10-25 22:40:25Z

Nine years later, I'd like the information also on the Secrests.
--Ed Day

Re: Michael Secrest m. Charlotte Hammond

family_history_research — 2009-10-10 16:24:01Z

I am also seeking documentation for the marriage of Nancy Secrist (spelling variations-Secrease/Secrest) and Valentine Austin Coursey, Sr.
They are my 3rd great grandparents.
I would also like to document the middle name of Valentine Austin Coursey. Spelling variations - Corcy/Courcy/Corsy/Corsey.
Family members have not been able to find any document with his actual middle name.
Please reply to this message or email me directly
family_history@att.net
Thank you

Michael Secrest m. Charlotte Hammond

family_history_research — 2009-09-25 20:08:23Z

I am seeking information on Michael Secrest b. 1806 North Carolina d. 1839; married 1839 Clarke Co., Alabama to Charlotte Hammond b. 1800 Kershaw, South Carolina d. Apr 07, 1857 Polk County, Texas.
Children: Nancy, Cynthia, Melinda, Eliza, Jane M., Mary, and Matilda.
I have seen a spelling variation of the surname as Secrease & Sigrist.
I think that Michael Secrest parent's are Jacob Secrest and Nancy MNU.
From what I can tell from ancestry.com, Michael Secrest's grandparents are Jacob Secrest b. 1730 Hamburg, Germany d. 1821 North Carolina; married Janet Barbara Sims b. 1730 England.
From what I saw on ancestry.com, Jacob is from Germany, but his wife Janet is from England. Where did they marry?
Hopefully, someone will have additional information that they will share with me on this family. Such as when they immigrated to America, ship name, etc.
I would really appreciate it if anyone has any family photos that they will share with me.
Michael Secrest and Charlotte Hammond Secrest are my 4th great grandparents.
Please answer this message or email me directly, I no longer belong to mailing lists.
Thank you,
Barbara

family_history@att.net

Re: Secrist family of Frederick County VA-who was Henry Secrist, really?

mps72 — 2009-09-24 00:40:01Z

That's very cool to know, I was stressing a little bit. I don't know if your interested, but I have a lot of pictures of Secrest Headstones in the Guernsey area, I live hear. I take the picture if I see Secrest, even if it isn't mine. Just thought I'd throw that out there. Thanks, Michael

Re: Secrist family of Frederick County VA-who was Henry Secrist, really?

lncbert — 2009-09-23 19:23:17Z

You're research is correct. There was more than one Noah Elwood Secrest. My Noah was the son of John and was born in 1836. Your Noah was the son of William and was born in 1855. You can read about both Noah's at this site:
www.heritagepursuit.com/Guernsey/Guersney1911P700.htm

Our Noah's were apparently first cousins, as the father of Mine was John, son of Henry and yours was the son of William, also a son of Henry.

Re: Secrist family of Frederick County VA-who was Henry Secrist, really?

mps72 — 2009-09-23 05:19:45Z

I've just starting poking back into this line... Noah Ellwood Secrest to Melba Virginia Secrest (1900-1949) to Virginia Louise McLaughlin (1927-) to Linda Kay McConahy (1948-) to Me. I'm sorry that I don't have any thing to add to Henry, I have the same hearsay that you have. I am curious about Noah's father, you have John (1811-1883). I have William (1828-1913), everything else picks right up same as yours. This was originally my grandmothers research, but I thought I felt pretty good about it. I guess I was just trying to figure were I went off the rails. If you have the time I'd love to talk. mps72@yahoo.com Michael Phillip Segrest

Secrist family of Frederick County VA-who was Henry Secrist, really?

lncbert — 2009-08-22 22:01:58Z

I am a descendant of Henry Secrist of Frederick County VA. My line of descent is as follows:

Henry Secrist, died 1799
Frederick Secrist 1754-1834
Henry Secrest 1785-1851
John Secrest 1811-1883
Noah Elwood Secrest 1836-1921
John Howard Secrest 1871-1931
Betty Nell Secrest Foster 1918-living
Leslie Nell Foster Robinson 1944-living
Leah Nell Robinson Siebert ME

There is much confusion and speculation about the origins of Henry Secrist who died in Frederick County VA in 1799. Some have him as the son of Bartholomew and Eve Secrist of Lancaster Co. PA. Others say he is Heinrich Siegrist who immigrated from Buchenloo in 1734. It seems to me that no original research has been done in a long time. Folks just keep stirring about the same stories over and over again and offer no concrete documentation. Here is what I know that is documented.

1. Henry bought and sold land in Frederick County VA from the 1760's onward. I have copies of the land records index.

2. Henry took the Oath of Allegiance in 1768. This is recorded in Frederick County Order Book 14. From what I understand, only those who were foreign born took the Oath of Allegiance. That means that Henry was not born in the United States, hence he was not born in Lancaster County PA in 1730 as many have stated.

3. Henry appears on the 1782 Frederick County Tax Lists.

4. Henry made his will in 1797. I have a copy. It's hard to read. I'm going to try to transcribe it in the next few months. The family surname is spelled Segerist in this document.

5. An Executor's Bond is found for the Estate of Henry Secrist in 1799 in Frederick County. I have a copy. It is very hard to read, but it does name all his children and his wife at the time of his death. I'll give a try at transcribing this too. He lists his older children and younger children separately. He lists a Jacob in the older group and a Jacob in the younger group. Did he have 2 sons named Jacob? One with each wife? After all, he had an Elizabeth with each wife, why not a Jacob? My mother told me that there was some confusion in the family several generations ago as to Jacob. Some referred to him an grandfather Jacob, others as Uncle Jacob. Perhaps because there was an older one and a younger one? Who knows. One more mystery to solve.

Other than these things, what other actual documentation for Henry is out there? Not family stories, rumors or even collateral evidence (such as who his wives were. I'm pretty sure they were Printzler's like everyone says but since no marriage records have been found, this is technically supposition) but hard facts.

He may be very well be the son of Bartholomew. Hoever, he isn't mentioned in Bart's will. Perhaps he took his portion early and lit out for Virginia. Perhaps, if Bart and Eve were Mennonites as has been suggested, Henry left that faith and was disowned. Henry's children living in Virginia were clearly Lutherans.

If he is Heinrich Segerist from Buchenloo, what happened to the wife and 10 year old daughter who came over with him?

In the immigration lists on Ancestry.com, there is a Heinrich Segerist who arrived in the Carolinas in 1743. Who is this? Does anyone know?

So basically, we know that Henry Secrist was foreign-born, living in Frederick County Va by the early 1760's, had a number of children and died in 1799. Anything else is supposition.

Re: Jacob Secrest--Barbara

verlamccain — 2009-05-20 02:23:58Z

JACOB WAS MY 7TH GRANDFATHER, THEN ANDREW. I HAVE THE LINE ON DOWN TO MY FATHER MARK SECREST DIED IN 1970. ALL MY OTHER GRANDFATHERS ARE BURIED WITHIN 2 MILES OF WHERE I NOW LIVE. I NEED HELP IN FINDING WHERE JACOB AND ANDREW WAS BORN AND BURIED AT. JACOB AND ANDREW BOTH OWNED LOTS OF LAND HERE IN UNION COUNTY, N.C. IN 1761, WHICH WAS MECKENBURG COUNTY UNTIL 1840. I FEEL FOR SURE THAT THEY ARE BURIED HERE BUT I DO NOT HAVE PROOF.

Re: Secrest /Dodd Family Line- Texas/Illinois

sheri_616 — 2009-05-18 05:38:39Z

I am Nellie's great granddaughter. My grandma just died a couple months ago and we have discovered lots of old pictures, documents and letters including from Paul. I can send copies. Very interesting stuff!!

Re: Looking for Alex Secrest/Siegrist

JSchneider3246 — 2009-04-21 02:49:12Z

According to my sources, Alex Siegrist is the son of Ignaz Siegrist (1851-1923) and Caroline Bany (1857-1929.

Re: Willie Mae Greene married philmore Greene

liluvlady61 — 2009-04-02 00:33:21Z

willie mae secrest married philmore greene.....children are carolyn......y....jessie.....tenny.....bubba......dr green is this the same family?

Re: John A Secrest probate, Oklahoma Territory, 1895

BarbaraGaleBowman — 2009-02-19 01:40:48Z

This is my relative. I have contacted the probate court in Oklahoma that is mentioned but they have no record. How are you related? Can you send me any more info on the Secrests? Do you have a copy of the original? How is John A Secrest related to you?

Re: secrest name

sk29914564 — 2009-01-19 18:06:55Z

Hi larry I am greate grandaughter to lige secrest and nellie campbell secrest bryant.would like to talk to you about family history. hope to hear from you . susan

Re: secrest name

sk29914564 — 2009-01-19 18:05:50Z

Hi larry I am greate grandaughter to lige secrest and nellie campbell secrest bryant.would like to talk to you about family history. hope to hear from you . susan

carl bryant

sk29914564 — 2009-01-19 17:18:58Z

I am searching for any info. on carl bryant from Wichita kansas, worked for wichita eagle paper. thank you susan

secrest

sk29914564 — 2009-01-19 17:13:16Z

I am great grandaughter to lige secrest, and granddaughter to herold secrest. I am searching for any info on the family . thank you susan

Re: secrest, e.h.

anordstrand1 — 2008-10-27 20:30:21Z

I saw your later posts. Elton Hyde Secrest was my uncle,
my mother's brother. His daughter, Jo Ann is my first
cousin. If you are still interested in this info, email
me. I have the whole family tree.

Re: secrest surname

anordstrand1 — 2008-10-27 20:26:42Z

Would that be Elton Hyde Secrest?

Secrest and Warthen 1850 marriage Indiana

2004-10-24 00:51:39Z

I am looking for information on William SECREST that married Franky Warthen in Aug1850 Indiana,Morgan County records.Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks,Debi

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

Bonisue59 — 2008-09-06 03:32:02Z

The now deceased distant cousin who gave me the Secrest/Funk family info was (Harry) Lloyd Thompson and I have no idea where he got it. I know he did a lot of research at the Westmoreland County Historical Society in Greensburg, PA and it is possible he found the book you mentioned there and that is his source. I just don't know.

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

Bonisue59 — 2008-09-06 03:26:57Z

Sorry--I don't know how you can get a copy of the Sewickley Church history. The copy I have belongs to a distant cousin who loaned it to me a year ago and it is way past due to be returned to her, but I've had medical problems that put me behind schedule in publishing my Freed History that I got some info for from this book.

I can tell you it was compiled by W.R. Branthoover in 1977.
Perhaps if you go on the internet, you can track down this church and contact someone there. As I said before, it is probably now a United Methodist Church as the United Brethern and the Methodist joined in April 1968 and became the United Methodist. It just states that it is in South Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland County, so I can't even tell you which town it is in. Possibly in the vicinity of West Newton and Smithton.

I grew up in that area, but I have been gone for 52+ years and didn't begin this research until 1977 and so it has all been new to me going back and finding the various cemeteries that I have been referred to, but had never heard of before.

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

Bonisue59 — 2008-08-22 22:19:18Z

Classification: Query
Surnames:
Sorry--since this is not my Jacob Sechrist I haven't tried to find any additional info on him. The cousin I referred to did his research before genealogy became available on the internet so he did it the old-fashioned way--interviewing people and going thru county history books at the local historical society.

Since he passed away I have not been able to locate his files. I did find his two sisters (one single living with her widowed sister) but they were not close to their brother and said their other brother took charge of getting the house cleared out, sold, etc. and they have no idea what became of the records/files that represented years of work. This cousin was the president of his local genealogy society and I thought the files may have been donated to them, but another distant cousin who I met thru this first one, said the society was also wondering whatever happened to his files.

Searching the U.S. Census or finding church records would be your best bet. I told you the name of the church where Jacob and Nancy attended and are buried in the church yard. Perhaps you can call or write and ask if there are old records available. It was the Sewickley Church of the United Brethern in Christ which is probably now United Methodist. This is in South Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland County, PA. That's all the information I can provide.

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

Bonisue59 — 2008-08-22 22:15:43Z

Sorry--since this is not my Jacob Sechrist I haven't tried to find any additional info on him. The cousin I referred to did his research before genealogy became available on the internet so he did it the old-fashioned way--interviewing people and going thru county history books at the local historical society.

Since he passed away I have not been able to locate his files. I did find his two sisters (one single living with her widowed sister) but they were not close to their brother and said their other brother took charge of getting the house cleared out, sold, etc. and they have no idea what became of the records/files that represented years of work. This cousin was the president of his local genealogy society and I thought the files may have been donated to them, but another distant cousin who I met thru this first one, said the society was also wondering whatever happened to his files.

Searching the U.S. Census or finding church records would be your best bet. I told you the name of the church where Jacob and Nancy attended and are buried in the church yard. Perhaps you can call or write and ask if there are old records available. It was the Sewickley Church of the United Brethern in Christ which is probably now United Methodist. This is in South Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland County, PA. That's all the information I can provide.

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

Bonisue59 — 2008-08-08 22:56:05Z

Hello Pat--

I went through the Funk History and found Christian's will which gives his daughter's name as Nancy. I have also found her listed as Nancy Ann and Anna and even Mary Ann in one place, but it's all the same person.

I also have (on loan from same person) "History of the Sewickley Church of the United Brethern in Christ" AKA "The Funk Cemetery" and it has a copy of the gravestones which includes:
Jacob Secrist died 1841 in 67th year of his age
In memory of Nancy wife of Jacob Secrist died Aug 16, 1848 in the 60th year of her age.

I went thru some notes received in 1982 from another cousin (now deceased) who was trying to determine which of three Jacob Secrest/Secrist/Sechrist he had found was really ours.
Here's one listing he sent:
Jacob and Nancy Funk Sechrist had eight children: John wed Catherine Long; Christian wed Jane Blackburn; Ann wed Jenkins Carahan; Jacob; Daniel; Mary wed John Carahan; George wed Cynthia McQuail; and William wed Lydia Kaufman.

The Funk history has: George married _______McGrail so I put that name in google.com and got lots of references to her parents' family trees, etc. so it is McGrail, and her first name is Cynthia in all those references. She is the daughter of Moses McGrail and Sarah Mains and according to the internet references she was born in 1823 in West Newton, PA which is in Westmoreland County not far from where I was born.

One reference has Barclay C. Dewees m. Rosanna Secrist, dau of George and Cynthia of Chester Hill, Ohio and Iowa, so if you search the US Census for those two states in 1850 to 1930 perhaps you can trace their family.

Hope this helps!

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

Bonisue59 — 2008-08-08 22:53:12Z

Hello Pat--

I went through the Funk History and found Christian's will which gives his daughter's name as Nancy. I have also found her listed as Nancy Ann and Anna and even Mary Ann in one place, but it's all the same person.

I also have (on loan from same person) "History of the Sewickley Church of the United Brethern in Christ" AKA "The Funk Cemetery" and it has a copy of the gravestones which includes:
Jacob Secrist died 1841 in 67th year of his age
In memory of Nancy wife of Jacob Secrist died Aug 16, 1848 in the 60th year of her age.

I went thru some notes received in 1982 from another cousin (now deceased) who was trying to determine which of three Jacob Secrest/Secrist/Sechrist he had found was really ours.
Here's one listing he sent:
Jacob and Nancy Funk Sechrist had eight children: John wed Catherine Long; Christian wed Jane Blackburn; Ann wed Jenkins Casrahan; Jacob; Daniel; Mary wed John Carahan; George wed Cynthia McQuail; and William wed Lydia Kaufman.

The Funk history has: George married _______McGrail so I put that name in google.com and got lots of references to her parents' family trees, etc. so it is McGrail, and her first name is Cynthia in all those references. She is the daughter of Moses McGrail and Sarah Mains and according to the internet references she was born in 1823 in West Newton, PA which is in Westmoreland County not far from where I was born.

One reference has Barclay C. Dewees m. Rosanna Secrist, dau of George and Cynthia of Chester Hill, Ohio and Iowa, so if you search the US Census for those two states in 1850 to 1930 perhaps you can trace their family.

Hope this helps!

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

Bonisue59 — 2008-08-08 01:21:08Z

Hi Pat--

The Jacob Secrest from Lancaster is not in my direct family although he may be a cousin to my family. Our Jacob was born in 1782 in Westmoreland County/now Fayette County, PA.

The confusing thing is that the Sechrist, Funk and Zumbro Families intermarried in several generations and I am related to all of them on both sides of my maternal grandmother's family.

Maria/Mary Sechrist/Secrest, the oldest daughter in my Sechrist Family, married William Shrader. Two of their daughters married two of Nancy Funk's brothers: Daniel and Henry. Then three of Daniel's children married three of the Zumbro siblings. The mother of these Zumbro siblings is the older sister of my g-g-g-grandmother, Susanna Friedt Rowe. Then there is Abraham Lincoln Funk who also married into my family.

I have a Funk Family History (on loan from a distant cousin) and I will go thru it and see if I can find any family for George Secrist, son of Jacob and Nancy. It may take a few days as I am in the midst of making a wedding shower gift right now.

Re: to Elizabeth Sechrist, daughter of Jacob Sechrist, Fayette Co., Pa., born April 1807, died April 3, 1878 at Hillsdale,

Bonisue59 — 2008-06-05 07:00:18Z

I would like to help you but your information is confusing to me. My ggg-grandfather, David Sechrist, had a younger brother, Jacob, born in 1781. They lived in Fayette Co, PA.
Jacob did have a daughter named Elizabeth b. 1805 according to my records, but she married Jacob Albright (1805-1882).

There was another Jacob Sechrist who may have been a cousin to our family who married Nancy/Mary Ann Funk, but they did not have a daughter named Elizabeth that I am aware of.

Do you know who were the parents of Elizabeth's father, Jacob? If they are Valentine and Susanna, that is our family who came from Switzerland and landed in Baltimore, MD in 1765. The name was originally Siegrist, but today some spell it Sechrist while others use Secrest.

John O Secrest

AZStrickler — 2007-10-17 22:46:02Z

Looking for any information on John Secrest and a possible Cherokee Tribe connection. Two John O. Secrest's have been listed as Cherokee. My grandmother was married to a Secrest and she apparently was Cherokee (we don't have her name)- I know of two daughters, Bertha and Minnie. I'm from Bertha's line (Nichols, Glass, Pence).

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

PatSecrest70 — 2008-08-07 18:45:00Z

HI, Saw your message re Sechrist/Secrest families. I'm researching Jacob Sechrist/Siegrist, b. 1775 Lancaster Co., PA; m. Nancy Ann Funk 1796, ibid., d. 1852 Westmoreland Co., PA.

Any info on him?

Thanks, Pat Secrest
seekbp@yahoo.com

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

PatSecrest70 — 2008-08-08 18:28:19Z

Hi, again. Thanks for the reply. My Jacob Sechrist was also b. 1782; not sure where, but another genealogy puts him in South Huntingdon Twp., Westmoreland Co. PA at sometime in his life. He died in 1844 and may be buried in the Funk Cemetery there; his wife Nancy Ann Funk, was buried there 16 Aug 1848. Interesting how the Funk/Sechrist families intermarried. I've not checked that out yet. Any help you can give when you have time re George Secrist (or Jacob, for that matter) greatly appreciated. Pat Secrest

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

PatSecrest70 — 2008-08-18 00:18:50Z

HI, "Bonisue to". In your reply to me you indicated that your cousin sent info re a Jacob and Nancy Funk Sechrist with 8 kids and then you named each with his/her spouse. That is definitely our family. Do you know where he found this info? I'd really like to pursue this as it is the closest I've come to finding info about Jacob/Nancy. Yes, I've found lots of info re Cynthia Mcgrail, wife of George Secrest--she would be my husband's great-grandmother. I've also found info re Roxanna Secrist & Barclay Dewees. Any help you can give will be appreciated. Thanks

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

PatSecrest70 — 2008-09-05 22:23:25Z

Hi,Bonisue, I'm wondering if the information you have from "a cousin in 1982" re Jacob & Nancy Ann Funk Sechrist's kids is from a history done by Dr. Fred Zimmer & Bob Secrist. The kids all match what I have on that history. Also do you know where I can obtain a copy of "History of the Sewickley Church of U. Brethern in Christ" which you also quote? (See your 8/8/08 e-mail to me) I have traced Cynthia McGrail/George Secrist to OH; Cynthia to IA; also Barclay Dewees/Roxanna Secrist.
Thanks for your help. Pat

Re: Sechrist/Secrest Families

PatSecrest70 — 2008-08-22 23:22:46Z

Hi, Bonisue59, Thanks so much for all your help. Interesting that United Brethren in Christ may be United Methodist! I am focusing on the church records at this time; my husband and I are hoping to go to PA & OH, the two key states, next summer and try to track down some of these people. I did access the Westmoreland website and found many websites for such things as births, deaths, wills, etc., so hoping to make some headway that way. I also found notice of Jacob/Nancy's son,John's death at that website. Again, thanks much. Pat Secrest

Re: Secrest's in Owen County

mrsppeaches — 2005-07-06 22:01:21Z

Do you have any info on John D Secrest and wife Jennett of Williamson Co., TN John D Secrest d aft 1847 {will Dec 1847 Williamson Co., TN} He may have a brother whom was in Rev. War by the name of Andrew Secrest
Children were; Tyree/Tyron G Secrest; Issac Secrest; Martha Secrest; Barbara Secrest; Matalida Secrest; Jane Secrest; Tabitha Secrest.

pamela, Smyrna, TN

Re: Secrest and Warthen 1850 marriage Indiana

patannmur — 2007-04-11 04:57:36Z

My great-grandmother and her mother moved to Washington County MN with Ambrose Secrest (my GG-grandmother's second husband, she was his third, his first two marriages occurred in Morgan County, IN) in 1853. A historical book from Washington County reports that Ambrose and his extended family (then 2nd wife, children (probably his from first and 2nd marriage as well as step-children, parents and brothers) arrived there in 1852 but many died due to cholera acquired on ship [“In 1852 Ambrose Secrest, his wife and six children, his father and mother and three brothers came up the river on the cholera-infested steamer Nominee (?Menominee) on their way from Indiana, and settled in the Bruce home (Francis Bruce first settlement 1842). They were stricken with cholera, and within days Secrest’s mother, father, wife, one child and two brothers died. (215)” [Rosenfelt, Willard E. Ed., Washington: A History of a Minnesota County, Croixdale Press: Stillwater, 1977.] I have no way of knowing if William was one of the brothers but it is possible. The 1860 census for Ambrose Secrest (spelled "Sucinct") lists multiple young men - I have wondered if some were sons and some were nephews.

Re: to Elizabeth Sechrist, daughter of Jacob Sechrist, Fayette Co., Pa., born April 1807, died April 3, 1878 at Hillsdale,

luisct2004 — 2008-06-05 17:53:32Z

P 150 VI 4. Lester Slonecker, born March 8, 1839 at Malvern, Iowa, died Jan 25, 1888, married to Eliza J Manard, born about 1844, died Sept 3, 1902. Three children reported.

P 150 V 6. John George Slonecker, born Dec 21. 1804, died June 3, 1870 in Mills Co., Iowa, married April 7, 1827 to Elizabeth Sechrist, daughter of Jacob Sechrist, Fayette Co., Pa., born April 1807, died April 3, 1878 at Hillsdale, Iowa. Eight children reported.

P. 131 IV 1. George Adam Sloneker, (Slunecker in chuirch records), born Dec 22, 1763 (1766?), baptized Jan 29, `764 as son of George Adam and Friderica Dorothea (87). Died 1819 or 1820 in Fayette Co., Pa. Married Oct. 11, 1791 to Elizabeth Welsh (Welch in her father's Will), born May 22, 1777, died 1860 in Fayette Co., Pa. Her father was Casper Welch who in 1779 served as a private in Capt. Samuel Roger's Co., Eighth Battalion, Cumberland Co., Malitia in Pa. (103). George Adam Slonaker served in Capt Hahn's Co. from New Hanover Pa, but this may have been his father. Miss hazel Vivian Jewell says that Adam and his brother John bought a flour mill in Pa. which is now known as the Detwiler Mill. This is corroborated by Mrs. Edna Mollie (Leeper) Williams who says George Adam and family had a grist mill in Bullskin Twp., and was well-to-do, but they loaned money which was not repaid and failed. After the death of Geor ge Adam the widow and daughter, Christine, stayed with a married daughter, Mrs. Strickler, while the bachelor son, Jake,went to Calif. in '49 and got enough gold to buy them a small home near the old place. She further states that George Adam had a brother in Bullskin who was a potter and that a descendant of his, Jake, lives in Connellsville, Pa. George Adam had a large family consisting of the following eleven children.
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to Elizabeth Sechrist, daughter of Jacob Sechrist, Fayette Co., Pa., born April 1807, died April 3, 1878 at Hillsdale,

luisct2004 — 2007-08-09 12:07:04Z

Re: to Elizabeth Sechrist, daughter of Jacob Sechrist, Fayette Co., Pa., born April 1807, died April 3, 1878 at Hillsdale,

luisct2004 — 2008-06-01 23:15:22Z

hello this is alot of information i was wondering if you have any more becuse i am intrested in more inforination on my family history
lester slonecker was my gggrandfather and eliza is my great grand mother as well would love to herar what anyone has on them my phone number is+

515-401-9014 or 515-418-7214 this is my cell phoner thanks
laovna

Re: to Elizabeth Sechrist, daughter of Jacob Sechrist, Fayette Co., Pa., born April 1807, died April 3, 1878 at Hillsdale,

luisct2004 — 2008-06-01 23:13:39Z

Re: looking for information on norman secrest...father norman also.

perfectpatty101 — 2008-02-09 23:54:40Z

My father's name was Norman Secrest Sterrett. He served during World War II. I have been trying to find information out about him

Re: William Secrest

BenjaminHertzel — 2008-07-30 16:55:13Z

Billy, what do you have on the children of William Secrest and Betsy (Elizabeth) Pigg? I have six children for them, but not much more. I'm a descendent of Betsy's sister Sarah Pigg.

Re: looking for information on norman secrest...father norman also.

ninaburke99 — 2007-09-20 14:18:46Z

My father's name was Norman Secrest Sterrett. Wondering if you know anything about him?
Thanks, Nina

Info on Carl Secrest, son of Dora E. Hunt,

grokthegrass — 2008-01-22 02:11:05Z

Looking for a Secrest/Hunt connection. Carl Secrest was the half-brother to my g-grandmother, Daisy Smith. Carl was born around 1902 in Georgia, to Dora E. Hunt and Unknown Secrest. Looking for Carl's descendants, as well as a marriage record for Dora and Carl's father. Carl married an Edna (unknown last name) and had a child Ann M. Secrest (1930 census) and another child Randy Secrest (info from my grandmother)

carl secrest fathers names was thomas

lindawyman500 — 2008-09-22 20:32:11Z

fathers names was thomas carl secrest father mothers name was dora e hunt married about 1899 dora and thomas were divorced when i dont know also anne was edna and carls daughter who died at 5 years oldtc went in the marians and was killed in action last child left was randy secrest he married 2 times and there was a son born to them thats all i know

Davis Reunion Correction

kellydavrob — 2007-12-11 13:59:45Z

The Davis Family Reunion in Noble County, OH has been changed to Sunday, June 29, 2008.

Davis Family Reunion

kellydavrob — 2007-12-02 14:33:16Z

A Davis Family Reunion has been planned for June 28, 2008, at the Noble County, OH Fairgrounds, for the Descendants of Elijah Davis of Hampshire Co., WV. We are looking for descendants for the following Noble Co., pioneers to attend:
Meriam Davis Secrest
Thomas Davis
Elizabeth Davis Hellyer
John Davis
Absalom Davis
Sarah Davis Anderson
David Davis, (Later residing in Van Buren Co., Iowa)
Elijah Jr. Davis
Amelia Davis Dickerson
Also:
Ann Davis Simmons of Hampshire County, WV

All Davis and connected descendants are welcome. For more information or to see if you are descended from this line contact me, using Davis Reunion in the subject line. We are hoping for a large attendance!

Mable Secrest / Sam Baker

HazelMartin346 — 2008-07-23 00:48:12Z

Mable was the youngest child of Winifield (Bob) Secrest & Hazel Staples. Mable left home at a young age and travelled throughout the U.S. Her first marriage was with Harold Reeves an American Soldier whom she later divorsed, before marrying Sam Baker.
I would be willing to share the Secrest Family History that I have been able to gather over some time.

Re: Obituary Calvin Secrest 1822-1881

HazelMartin346 — 2007-08-24 03:29:16Z

Hello, I am a descendant of Thomas and Polly Secrest of Morgan Indiana. Thomas parent's were Jacob and Rachael(Morkert) secrest.

I have information to share.

Thomas Secrest

HazelMartin346 — 2007-08-24 03:16:06Z

Hello, I am a descendant of Thomas and Polly Secrest.
Thomas and Ambrose had a sister by the name of Harriet and her husbands' last name was Marshall, and they had 6 children.
Does anyone have any information they would like to share with me regarding Harriet and or Thomas Secrest.
Thank you

Re: Secrest and Warthen 1850 marriage Indiana

HazelMartin346 — 2007-08-24 03:04:57Z

Hello, I am a descendant of Thomas Secrest b. 1830 d.1926 and Polly Schultz. They were married in Morgan, Indiana.
Thomas and Polly had 12 children. There first born was a son they named William and he married Laura, they resided in British Columbia, Canada.

Thomas parent's were Jacob Secrest and Rachel Morkert.