Johann Peter Klinger was born 3 November 1773 in Reading, Pennsylvania. His parents were Johann Philip Klinger (1723-1811) and Eva Elisabeth Beilstein (1730-ca. 1815). He married Catharina Steinbruch, daughter of Adam Steinbrecher and Anna Margaretha Hoffman, in about 1791 in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. They had eleven children. Ancestors, descendants and relatives lived mainly in Germany, Pennsylvania and Indiana.

This book details over six thousand descendants of Johann Peter Klinger and Catharina Steinbruch - most of them from the Pennsylvania Dutch region - including most of the prominent families of the historic Mahantango Valley. The origins of Klinger's Church and Klingerstown are discussed as well as numerous photos of historic homes and gravesites. This book is a "must have" for anyone interested in Mahantango/Lykens Valley history or genealogy. This volume is 430 pages - INDEXED.

This book details over ten thousand descendants of Johann Peter Klinger and Catharina Steinbruch - most of them from the Pennsylvania Dutch region - including most of the prominent families of the historic Mahantango Valley. The origins of Klinger's Church and Klingerstown are discussed as well as numerous photos of historic homes and gravesites. This book is a "must have" for anyone interested in Mahantango/Lykens Valley history or genealogy.

Family history and genealogical information about the descendants of Johann Peter Klinger (born 18 June 1830 in Germany and Ann Margaretha Schaefer who was born 20 December 1835 in Germany. Johann and Ann married 18 April 1858 and were the parents of two known children. Johann died 11 August 1866 and Ann married Johannes Hausel. Johannes died 31 August 1873 and Ann immigrated to America with her children 3 June 1883. They settled in Wayne Co., Iowa. Descendants lived in Iowa, South Dakota, California and elsewhere.

General John Fulton Reynolds, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was the consummate tragic figure of war - the dashing young general on his horse, leading his men into the fray - men with whom he shared a mutual respect only felt when engaging in a higher purpose. His final act on the Gettysburg stage was to choose the right ground to defend and to place his men into position - decisions that ultimately led to the union victory and his own fate.To do such a great man justice, Sunbury Press and editor Lawrence Knorr have compiled three great works by other authors:"For God Sakes Forward!" - Michael A Riley's biography."Reynolds - The Last Six Miles" - Diane E Watson's accounting of the final movements and moments in the general's life."Reynolds - His Own Words Before Gettysburg" - Diane E Watson's collection of letters and quotes from and about John Reynolds.In addition, Lawrence has added his own "Relations of John Fulton Reynolds" - over 200 pages of Reynolds, Lefevre, Ferree, Landis & Moore family history.In total, the life of John Reynolds is shown from numerous perspectives and dimensions, from his own accomplishments to lists of his extended family and extensive relations.This book is 312 pages, indexed, with numerous vintage photographs.

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