The
The Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and
Printed Ephemera
Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur
Museum, Winterthur, DE 19735
302-888-4600 or 800-448-3883
OVERVIEW OF
THE COLLECTION
Creator:
Title: Leon E. Lewis, Jr.,
collection
Dates: ca.1734-1978.
Call No.:
Acc. No.: [none]
Quantity: 1 box, 14 microfilm reels
Location: 18 E 3, and microfilm
cabinet
BIOGRAPHICAL
STATEMENT
Leon E. Lewis, Jr., collected these papers related
to the area in and around
Samuel (1766-1835) and Abraham II (1778-1863) Rex
resided in
Abraham Rex, II, married Elizabeth Schaeffer. One of their sons was Franklin (1811-1833),
who died shortly after graduation from medical school. Another son was Samuel Schaeffer (S.S.,
1806-1878); he worked in his father's store before establishing his own in
Brickerville. Abraham Rex, II, ran a
store in
SCOPE AND
CONTENT
This collection, most of which is on microfilm,
contains business and personal papers of Samuel and Abraham Rex, Alexander and
Henry Schaeffer, Peter Zimmerman, their families, and others who lived or worked
in and around Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania.
Included are account books, deeds, plat maps, genealogical information,
letters, music and words to songs, broadsides, indentures, diaries, bills,
newspaper clippings, wills, legal documents, tax receipts, documents pertaining
to the Lutheran Church, photographs, etc.
A very few of the papers have been photocopied and
are in Col. 782. These include bills
addressed to Samuel Rex, 1790-1801; the correspondence of Ann Matilda Zimmerman
about a memorial fountain, 1910-1911; a printed manual on dyeing wool, silk,
and cotton; a printed guide for knitting with silk thread, plus some additional
needlework patterns; a few pieces of music; family photographs; genealogy of
the Rex family; and some other assorted documents. As well, the handwritten inventory sheets for
the collection as a whole are found with this group of papers.
ORGANIZATION
The papers are in no particular order. Numbers have been assigned to each document
or group of documents, but it is not always clear what the proceeding letters
mean.
LANGUAGE OF
MATERIALS
The materials are in English or German.
RESTRICTIONS
ON ACCESS
Collection is open to the public. Copyright restrictions may apply.
PROVENANCE
Papers in private hands at time of filming.
RELATED
MATERIALS
Rex family daybooks are in Col. 417 at this
repository.
See also: Wenger, Diane E. A
Country Storekeeper in
ACCESS POINTS
People:
Rex, Abraham.
Rex, Samuel.
Schaeffer, Alexander.
Schaeffer, Henry.
Zimmerman, Peter.
Rex family.
Zimmerman family.
Topics:
Retail trade -
Taxation -
Inventories of decedents' estates -
Public records.
Real property.
Farms -
Fountains.
Knitting - Patterns.
Needlework - Patterns.
Dyes and dyeing - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Drawing.
Business records -
Schaefferstown (
United States -
History - Civil War, 1861-1865.
Daybooks.
Ledgers.
Deeds.
Leases.
Receipts.
Bills
(financial).
Clippings.
Diaries.
Photographs.
Letters.
Broadsides.
Merchants.
DETAILED
DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION
Location: 18 E
3 and microfilm cabinet
Folder 1: Bills to Samuel Rex, 1791-1801, and other papers, 1818-1819,
1835-1838
(items
AS 104, 105, 106, 107, and 108 as described below)
Folder 2: Bills to Samuel Rex,
1790-1801, 1823, 1829, 1832, 1836, 1857, 1881, 1889, and other documents, some
pertaining to Peter Zimmerman
Folder 3: A. M. Zimmerman (Ann
Matilda, Aunt Tillie): correspondence and other documents, chiefly in regard to
a memorial fountain
[possibly the letters found
under TR 46 or ZE 11]
Folder 4: Genealogy, chiefly of the
Rex family; also a list of poems available to the
Folder 5: Photographs, chiefly of
broadsides as found on reel 2664, plus other items;
Photos are available of the
following broadsides: BR 2-3, BR 5-8, BR 11-14, BR 16, BR 20-21, BR 23-24, BR
27, BR 33, BR 37-39, BR 52;
Also two photos of ads
for Linden Hall (Moravian school for girls in Lititz), a photo of a log cabin;
views of Schaefferstown, poems in German illustrated with praying children, and
branding irons of S. Rex (see P 4 on Mic. 2667)
Folder 6: Photographs, chiefly of
family members as found on reel 2664, plus a photo of a comic Valentine
(possibly the one on Mic. 2665, A 34) and the frontispiece to a Bible
Folder 7: “Manual
for dyeing wool, linen, cotton, based upon practical experience, for domestic
use and containing recipes for a safe, economical, and simple application by
housewives,” published by Christian Kremb, printed by Heinrich B. Sage, Libanon
[sic, i.e. Lebanon, Penn.], 1809.
Original in German; title has been translated.
Folder 8: “Rules and Designs for Using
the Brainerd & Armstrong Co.’s Knitting Silk,” (booklet with directions and
patterns); also other needlework designs:
Folder 9: miscellaneous items:
copies of German broadsides,
G 8 and G 10 (on Mic. 2666);
Manuscript music for “Fisher’s Hornpipe” and
printed words for “Marching Through Georgia!" (M 18 on Mic. 2667);
Hymn “Give Thanks, All
Ye People” (part of P 3, Mic. 2667);
Religious poem and “My
Country Tis of Thee” (part of P 11, Mic. 2667);
Song “How Do You Vote?”
written for election of Grant vs.
Folder 10: handwritten notes on
contents of boxes of Lewis collection, most of which was microfilmed (see
below)
Mic. 2655 Account books of Samuel Rex, merchant,
1790-1807:
AB 1 Invoice of
Sundry Goods Sent Samuel Rex from Sundry Persons in
AB 2 Day Book or
Blotter, May 21, 1793, to March 1, 1795.
AB 3 Index for Day
Book No. 3, 1795.
AB 4 Index
(unidentified)
AB 5 Day book, January
23, 1796, to June 4, 1796.
AB 6 Day book, May
12, 1797, to November 29, 1797.
AB 7 Day book,
December 1, 1797, to May 25, 1798.
AB 8 Day book,
[January 18, 1799] to April 1, 1799.
AB 9 Day book,
November 29, 1799 to February 8, 1800.
AB 10 Day book,
September 6, 1800 to November 5, 1800.
AB 11 Day book,
January 24, 1801 to May 21, 1801.
AB 12 Day book,
September 1, 1801 to November 28, 1801.
AB 13 Day book,
AB 14 Day book No.
26, March 12, 1804 to June 7, 1804.
AB 15 Day book,
February 13, 1805 to May 9, 1805; with loose pages, July 20, 1805 to September
27, 1805.
AB 16 Day book No.
34,
AB 17 Day book,
AB 18 Day book,
AB 19 Day book,
AB 20 Loose ledger
sheets, Robert Coleman and others, February 17, 1800 to September 16, 1800.
Mic. 2656 Account
books of Samuel Rex, merchant, 1804-1833; other items, 1834-1838; bills
directed to Rexes and Zimmerman, 1790-1889:
AB 21 Ledger No. 7, 1804-1807.
AB 22 Ledger No. 8, 1806-1833. With record of Samuel Rex's arrival in
Scheafferstown from
AB 23 Receipt book, S. S. & A. Rex, 1834-1838.
AB 24 Tax list, with names and occupations, 1838.
B1 Bills, Samuel Rex from various individuals, for store
merchandise,
B 2 Bills, S. & S. Rex,
B 3 Bills, Peter Zimmerman, Schaefferstown and n.p., 1857 and 1881
B 4 Bill, unidentified, 1889
Mic. 2657
AB 25 "Second Home Book," Wm. & J. Rhoads, 1854-1857. With
loose sheets from unidentified account book, 1841-1852.
AB 26 W. & J. Rhoads’ Day Book A,
AB 27 Day book, No. 3, Rex, Kemerer & Co., dry goods,
AB 28 Day book, No. 2, Rex, Kememer & Co.,
Mic. 2658
AB 28 Day book, No. 2, Rex, Kememer & Co.,
Mic. 2659 Papers of
Abraham and Samuel Rex
AS 1 Note to S. Rex, re bond, 1802.
AS 2 Note to S. Rex, 1801.
AS 3 Letter to S. Rex, re pork, from Wm. Coleman, 1801.
AS 4 Letter, S. Rex to John Barr, re account, June 23, 1801.
AS 5 A. Rex shopping list, 1817.
On verso, copy of S. Rex letter to Wm.
Norris,
AS 6 Letter to S. Rex, re judgment from Prothonotary, 1827.
AS 7 Note to S. Rex, re produce and accounts, 1801.
AS 8 Note to S. Rex, re produce, 1805.
AS 9 Note to S. Rex, re interest payment, 1820. From George Ege.
AS 10 Note re pork purchase, to S. Rex, 1799.
AS 11 Note to S. Rex to deliver 3 barrels of whiskey, 1796. From William Wood.
AS 12 Letter to S. & A. Rex, re produce, 1836. From George & L.
M. Troutman.
AS 13 Receipt of Michael Ege by S. Rex, 1796.
AS 14 Note to S. Rex, re certificate, 1793.
AS 15 Letter re S. Rex store account, 1792. From H. Darroch
AS 16 Order to pay - S. Rex, 1828.
From Dr. William Wood to Joseph Old.
AS 17 Note - Store order to S. Rex, 1799.
From Henry Darroch.
AS 18 Receipt - S. Rex on father's account, 1791. From Henry Darroch.
AS 19 Note - store order, n.d.
AS 20 Note to S. Rex re store order, 1794.
AS 21 Receipt, S. Rex of Joseph Meisson, 1794.
AS 22 Notebook, Abraham Rex; copies of English work; recipes and
medicines.
AS 23 Memo book, work done for Abraham Rex, 1827, 1857-1862.
AS 24 History of Rex Family from Second
With copy of family record from Bible,
copied by Herman Burgin, 1901.
AS 25 "Balance due A.
Rex from Henry Schaeffer estate," 1851
AS 26 Deeds to S. Rex. 1) Articles
of agreement, Samuel Rex to John Saltzer, 1817; 2) Deed, Peter Strickler to
Samuel Rex, 1826.
AS 27 Hand-lettered agreement between A. Rex and Executor of J.
Shenk, 1844.
AS 28 Letter re death of Isaac [Rex], 1822.
AS 29 Bonds to A. Rex: Bond,
Peter Zimmerman to Abraham Rex, 1847; lists of bonds, March 9, 1847, 1847,
1848, and n.d.
AS 30 Letter from A. Rex, re stone inscription, 1884.
AS 31
AS 32 Letter to S. Rex, re wills.
AS 33 School bill, John Rex in account with S. Rex, 1818.
AS 34 Picture of Walter E. Rex, 1905.
AS 35 Indenture, John Spears.to A. Rex for 10 years as an
apprentice, 1813. Signed by his father, John Spears, potter.
AS 36 Letter from A. Rex (Jr.), 1863. Re will and Weigley.
AS 37 Will (copy) of Enoch Rex, 1832.
AS 38 Deed, A. Rex, Executor of S. Rex to Geo. Fesler, Mason,
1836.
AS 39 Deed, Henry Moyer & wife to S. Rex and Michael
Valentine, 1795.
AS 40 Deed, S. Rex & wife to John Saltzer, 1818.
AS 41 Deed, A. Rex, Executor to S. S. Rex, 1836.
AS 42 Deeds to land owned by S. Rex, A. Rex and John Bombarger to
S. Rex, 1817.
AS 43 Draught - S.
AS 44 Deed, A. Rex, Executor to S. S. Rex, 1836
AS 45 Deed, John Klein & wife to S. Rex, 1814.
AS 46 Deed (parchment), A. Rex and wife to S. Rex, 1816.
AS 47 School art work, Geo. and A. Rex; map of
AS 48 Deed, Henry Stowler & wife to Samuel Rex, 1791. Signed by Henry Schaeffer.
AS 49 Samuel S. Rex, "Ein Lied auf alle Handwerker,"
(all Handworkers), n.d.
AS 50 Lots and Ground Rents Paid A. Rex and Henry Schaeffer.
AS 51 Expenditures of A. Rex for small house on burial grounds,
1843.
AS 52 Contribution to Market House, 1828.
AS 53 Indenture, Margaret Fleisher to A. Rex, storekeeper,
Cocalico, 1805.
AS 54 Subscription for repair of Market House - 1820.
AS 55 Letter by S. Rex for Uncle Fred Seylor, 1823.
AS 56 Letter to S. Rex from niece Matha [i.e. Martha?] Valentine,
n.d.
AS 57 Copy of letter of attorney, Fred Herberly to A. Rex,
storekeeper, 1825.
AS 58 Papers relating to Meyer's estate (2 released), 1824, with
wrapper.
AS 59 Copy of letter of attorney, Frederick Heberly to A. Rex,
merchant, 1823.
AS 60 Papers of Frederick Oberly, soldier: Bond, 1839.
(Innkeeper)
AS 61 Lists of Ground Rent Paid to A. Rex, 1834-1835.
AS 62 Letter from Geo. Zimmerman to Mary Zimmerman, re
AS 63 Copy of A. Rex will, 1864.
AS 64 Letter re S. Rex land in
AS 65
AS 66 Lists of S. Rex land, 1834.
AS 67 Telegram re arrival of A. Rex's body, 1890.
AS 68 Letter re death of S. Rex's mother, 1821.
AS 69 Letter re death of S. Rex's wife (Anna Maria), 1832.
AS 70 S. Rex's appointment to Postmaster, Brickersville, 1830.
AS 71 Bonds due S. Rex Estate, 1836. Total $34,750.
AS 72 Deed to A. Rex - George Neaff & wife, 1818.
AS 73 Estate Papers, S. Rex, 1836, 1837, 1853, 1855-1859.
AS 74 A. Rex, Postmaster appointment, 1834.
AS 75 A. Rex, Tavern Licenses, 1817, 1818.
AS 76 Cyrus Rex Confirmation Certificate, 1839.
AS 77 B. & O. Railroad book on
AS 78 Rex Hospital Pamphlet,
AS 79 Miscellaneous letters to S. Rex from various individuals,
Letters to S. & A. Rex, Samuel S. Rex,
S. S. & A. Rex, Lewistown, Manheim, Millerstown, Philadelphia, and
Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania; Green Hall, Kentucky; Satartia, Mississippi, and
n.p., 1835-1839 and n.d.
AS 80 Receipt book, S. Rex,
1802-1834. For store goods, shipping,
bonds, etc.
AS 81 Appointment of A. Rex
as Director of Lebanon Bank, 1843.
AS 82 Copy of bill of sale,
Martin Thomas to A. Scheaffer, 1758.
AS 83 Report and record,
Minnie Illig at
AS 84 Letter, Lizzie Hinkle
to Cousin, A. M. Zimmerman, 1863.
AS 85 Letters to J. Rhoads
re accounts with A. Rex, 1885.
AS 86 Letters, Albert Rex to Miss A. M. Zimmerman, 1910. Rex Hardware Co.,
AS 87 List of properties, S.
Rex?
AS 88 First Day Covers - Jet Air Mail Service,
AS 89 Poem, E. R. Illig,
1852.
AS 90 Receipt for Government
Bond to A. M. Zimmerman, 1918.
AS 91 Note re fence between
Rex and Krum lots, n.d.
AS 92 Copy of S. Rex's Will,
1833. Lists relatives.
AS 93 Memorandum from A.
Rex.
AS 94 A. Rex letters and
store receipts, 1817-1839, 1840-1849, 1857, and n.d.
AS 95 Note to Executors of
A. Rex estate, 1794.
AS 96 Miscellaneous letters
to A. Rex, 1817, 1827-29, 1830-1839, 1841-1849, 1863, and n.d.
AS 97 Abstract of Vendue, S.
Rex, Esq., 1835.
AS 98 Abraham Rex -
continued: Includes releases, receipts and bills, notes, letters, agreements,
list of merchandise, etc., 1806-1809, 1813-1828, 1830-1849; 1851-1865;. 1870,
and n.d.
AS 99 Cyrus Rex Store
receipt, 1883.
AS 100 Samuel Rex Info: Includes bill from Richard Wistar, 1794,
and letter from Henry Valentine, 1826.
AS 101 S. Rex
letter pertaining to store, 1791.
AS 102 Account of
S. Rex with George Fessler for building barn, 1823.
AS 103 S. Rex
Store Orders, 1792, 1798, 1800 and n.d.
Mic. 2660 Papers of Abraham and Samuel Rex
AS 104 S. Rex
Store Receipts, 1790 and 1791.
AS 105 S. Rex
Store Receipts, 1792-1794.
AS 106 S. Rex
Store Receipts, 1795-1797.
AS 107 S. Rex
Store Receipts, 1798-1799.
AS 108 S. Rex
Store Receipts, 1800-1838,
AS 109 Samuel Rex
- cont. (Misc.), 1799.
AS 110 S. Rex
Store Receipts, n.d.
AS 111 S. Rex,
Store Record, 1789.
AS 112 (Unmarked folder): Bills from Henry Darroch, William Wister, and
Joseph Meisson, 1792, 1794.
AS 113 Letter to wife Mary from S. Rex, 1801. She to receive goods being shipped from
AS 114 Letter for
credit at store, 1799.
AS 115 Letter re
sale of butter, 1792.
AS 116 Note to S.
Rex from Louis Krieder, re setting up store and wine permit, n.d.
AS 117 Letter from
Louis Krieder to S. Rex not to hurry home, 1789.
AS 118 Letter, J.
Rex to S. Rex, re sale of iron in
AS 119 Letter to
S. Rex, re tobacco and shot, 1798.
AS 120 Letter,
Dubs & Earl,
AS 121 Letter re
price of pork at
AS 122 Letter from S. Eldrige [Samuel Eldredge] to S. Rex, re
arrival of goods from
AS 123 Letter to
S. Rex, re sale of cow by William Wood, 1824.
AS 124 Receipt of
bill, 1836. (Benedict Dorsey & Son
to S. S. & A. Rex)
AS 125 Letter to
A. & S. Rex, re payment on Railroad Stock, 1836.
AS 126 Bill, Benj.
Mays to S. Rex - Furniture for his wife, 1831.
AS 127 Receipt for
boards, 1818.
AS 128 Wills of S.
Rex, 1835-1836.
AS 129
AS 130 Store list
of Mr. S. Gipple, n.d. From S. & A.
Rex.
AS 131 Letter re
land purchase near
AS 132 Letter to
S. Rex from brother Abraham, re price of bank stock, 1836.
AS 133 Letter to
S. Rex re S. Valentine bills, 1830.
AS 134 S. Rex
judgement against Peter McDonogan, signed by Henry Sheffer, 1798.
AS 135 S. Rex tax
paid on carriage, 1815. Receipt.
AS 136 S. Rex,
Berks & Dauphin Turnpike Service and wants from
AS 137 Statement
on division of
AS 138 Song,
written for Samuel Rex,
AS 139 Letter,
solicitation for Shoemaker & Dull, to S. Rex, re pottery, 1802.
AS 140 Judgment
against Peter Gloninger by S. Rex, 1798. [Patrick Donagan]
AS 141 Appointment
of S. Rex to Justice of the Peace, 1822.
AS 142 Bond, S.
Rex to John & Enoch Rex, 1799.
AS 143 Receipt, S.
Rex for The Chronicle, 1816-1817, 1821, 1824.
AS 144 Notes on a
Meeting of Berks & Dauphin Turnpike, S. Rex present, 1817.
AS 145 Bond to S.
Rex, 1812.
AS 146 S. Rex,
Liquor and Foreign Merchandise License, 1829.
AS 147 Booklet, Jesus
on Calvary, (signed Saml. Rex, 1827).
AS 148 Bonds and
notes due S. Rex, Jan. 1835.
AS 149 Amounts of
bonds & notes due S. Rex, March, 1830.
AS 150 Letter to
S. Rex, request for estate payment, 1825.
AS 151 List of
Bonds due S. Rex estate from Christian Ley, 1837.
AS 152 Certificate,
transfer of S. Rex stock to A. Rex in Telegraph Co., 1865.
AS 153 Letter to S. Rex from Lewis Krieder, running for Assembly
in 1793 from Jonestown
AS 154 Letter to
S. Rex re bad pork, not to be sold to miners at
AS 155 Sheriff's
notice to S. Rex, 1805.
AS 156 Letter to
S. Rex, extension of credit until wheat threshed, 1834.
AS 157 S. Rex,
Liquor License, 1832.
AS 158 Letter,
John Rex to S. Rex, re apple liquor, 1794.
AS 159 Receipt to
S. Rex for horse, 1798.
AS 160 Letter to
S. Rex, prices in
AS 161 Sheriff's
notice to A. Rex, re S. Rex estate, 1836.
AS 162 Order, send
by Negro girl, dishes, etc., 1806.
AS 163 Hymn
written for S. Rex, n.d.
AS 164 Note, A.
Rex to Wm. Weigley, 1851.
AS 165 Letter to
A. & S. Rex from Eliz. Furnace, 1838.
AS 166 Letter in
German to S. Rex, 1838.
AS 167 Bill and
receipt for board & lodging, June-Sept. 1823.
AS 168 Letter to
S. R.(?) from Cousin in
AS 169 Notes, John Schultz to S. Rex, to send goods to
Newmanstown by team, 1800, 1802.
AS 170 Letter re bonds due S. & A. Rex, 1819.
AS 171 Letter from Wm. Schultz, weaver at Tulpehocken,
1801. [J. & M. Shultz]
AS 172 Letter re land deal, John Seltzer and S. Rex, signed by
Peter Sheetz, 1818.
AS 173 Tax receipt, 1821.
AS 174 Bonds due S. Rex, 1822.
AS 175 S. Rex account with his father, 1792.
AS 176 Schuylkill Forge bill with S. Rex, 1807-1811.
AS 177 Note left for collection, 1821.
AS 178 Bonds due S. Rex, 1820-1822.
AS 179 Account of Rex Estate ($50,500)
AS 180 Letter, John Rex to S. Rex, re sale of
AS 181 Deed, Benj. Ream, Cooper, to S. Rex, 1832.
AS 182 Deed, Gartrout Sweitzer to S. Rex, 3 lots in
AS 183 Copy of flyleaf, S. Rex Day Book, Store Info.
AS 184 S. Rex Memo Book, Store Wants, etc., 1815.
AS 185 Copy of plot plan - lands of Alex. Schaeffer, 1753.
AS 186 Letter, A. Rex to S. Rex, re marriage, sausage machine,
etc., 1824.
AS 187 Letter to S. Rex from Wm. Roop, re apprentice of his son,
1795.
AS 188 Letter to S. Rex from Bro. John Rex re buying trip to
AS 189
AS 190 Bill and note to S. Rex from Dubs & Earl, re lamp oil
and sugar, 1800.
AS 191 Letter to S. Rex, re receipt of watches, 1801.
AS 192 Note and bill for goods, n.d.
AS 193 Note and bill,
AS 194 Note and bills for sugar, coffee, 1800.
AS 195 Letter to S. Rex from J. Fletcher, Eliz. Furnace, re
oysters, 1800.
AS 196 Letter to S. Rex from Cornwall Furnace, re seed, 1800.
AS 197 Letter to S. Rex, re bacon, 1801.
AS 198 Bill of Potter's Ware, 1801.
AS 199 Letter to S. Rex, re debt, 1801.
AS 200 Order for barrel of
AS 201 Letter to S. Rex, re receipt of tallow in
AS 202 Note, re receipt of goods, 1801. [Iron]
AS 203 Letter to S. Rex, re credit on blankets until Spring,
1801.
AS 204 Receipt for notes given as payment, Dubs & Earl,
1799.
AS 205 Letter soliciting orders for goods arriving from
AS 206 Letter to S. Rex from
AS 207 Letter to S. Rex, debtor asking for time, 1801.
AS 208 Note, re stamps(?), 1801
AS 209 letter and receipt for goods: tobacco, sugar, etc., 1800
BP 43 diary of journey, Schaefferstown to
Mic. 2661 Genealogy and
other papers, miscellaneous
GM 1 Bill, Thomas Bartow to Saml. Rex for dry goods, 1791.
GM 2 Bill, Godfrey Baker &
GM 3 Bond, Henry Schaeffer to Joseph Shenck, 1816.
GM 4 Revolutionary war claim, Frederick Heberly, 1820.
GM 5 Account, Saml. S. and Abm. Rex, Jr., "Bill Book for the Store
at Schaefferstown," 1834.
GM 6 Account book, containing "Coroners Docket," 1793
- with recipes; "March Term, 1794," with recipes for staining floor,
medicine, etc.; "Lists of Jurors - Grand Jurors - Travers Jurors -December
Term, 1795; March Term, 1796." Beginning pp. 1-10, accounts for settling
estates, writing bonds, liquor, vendue list, etc.
GM 7 Postal reports (scrolls), account of newspapers and
pamphlets received at the Post Office at Schaefferstown, State of
GM 8 Deposition in Rhoads vs. Henry Heil, re coal claim, 1868.
GM 9
papers of William Rhodes, including estate papers,
bonds, notes.
GM 10 Papers of Wm. Rhoads, including notes, receipts and bills.
GM 11 Papers of Tillie Zimmerman (marked no special interest).
GM 12 Page from music book, "Wiener Walz" - on verso,
"German Waltz," n.d.
TR 1 Bond, Henry Sheaffer, storekeeper, to David Tobias, 1817.
TR 2 Legacy of Susan Goshert from father, Henry Scheaffer, £820, 1807.
TR 3 Reward Arbitration for apprehension of Francis Sheetz murderer,
1799. (2 documents)
TR 4 Militia List, 1812. Peter
Colb's Company.
TR 5 Shooting match paper, 1849.
TR 6 Store receipt, S. Rex, for powder, shot, etc., 1801.
TR 7 Arbitration of Dorst Thoma, assault and adultery, 1780.
TR 8 Notice sent to S. Rex of French Defeat from Elizabeth Furnace,
1799.
TR 9 Notes from Simon Stevens and Thaddeus Stevens to J. Rhoads, 1857.
(2 documents)
TR 10 John Newman's debts assumed by Son Walter Newman, 1790.
TR 11 Bastardy charge, Elizabeth Newman against Michael Strigler, 1798.
TR 12 Receipt for whiskey shipped by S. Rex, 1796.
TR 13 Oath of Allegiance to King George II by Philip Erpf, 1760.
TR 14 Oaths of Allegiance to King George II by George Zimmerman, 1762 and
1778.
TR 15 Subscription for road,
TR 16 Henry Schaeffer transfer of goods to A. Rex and J. Bomberger, 1816.
TR 17 Bond, Henry Schaeffer to John Bartels, blacksmith, 1818.
TR 18 Agreement between A. Rex, Henry Schaeffer and J. Bomberger, re
Tavern House, 1815.
TR 19 Deed, Henry Schaeffer to Jacob Moore, 1796. Lots #193 and 194.
TR 20 Lewis information:
a. Oliver Lewis: teacher certificate,
1861-1864
b. Mrs. Leon E. Lewis (Minnie): letters, 1891
c. Rachel Lewis: certificate for typing,
1918, and Red Cross certificate, n.d.
d. L. E. Lewis:
e. H. O. Lewis: college certificate and
reports, 1918, 1921-1922
f.
Leon
Lewis: letters, 1878, 1891
g. Leon E. Lewis, 1888-1889
h. John I. Lewis:
i.
Minnie Illig:
letter, 1891
j.
Pamphlet, “Famous
Literary Women and Their Influence,” program for 1941-1942
k. New clippings re home of Rachel lewis and John I.
Lewis, and public fountain in Schaefferstown, 1956, 1958, n.d.
TR
21 Genealogy of
Lewis Family:
Family birth records (3 pieces); Pamphlet,
"Last Will and Testament
of Carrie Batdorff Grim of
Family Tree of Jonathan and
Eliza Illig, builders of "the Mansion" at Millbach (3 copies);
broadside, "Rules for the
government of the
newclippings (2).
TR 21A Lewis & Illig Info: Primarily estate papers of Leon
E. Lewis and Minnie Illig Lewis, 1946-1957, with miscellaneous family papers,
1870, 1906, 1916, 1919, 1933, 1936-1937, 1943-1945.
Mic. 2662 Genealogy and
other papers; miscellaneous; deeds
TR 22 E. R. Illig Papers: Includes
letters, receipts, deposit slips, and list of personal property of Jacob Rhoads
bought at sheriff sale, 1876, 1879, 1881, 1884, 1901, 1903-04, 1906, and n.d.
TR 23 Ancestry of Alexander Schaeffer, by Hiram Young, 1896; Printed
copy, with four hand-written records of family; translation of baptismal
record, 1779; record of John Bomberger-Catharine Schaeffer family, and letter,
C. A. Schaeffer, Etna Green, Indiana, 189-, on combined letterhead advertising
the Excelsior Restaurant and business in watches and clocks.
TR 24 Peter Colt's Journal, Colt letters, and genealogy of the Colt
family: Includes marriage certificate of Ella C. Colt and Oliver G. Lewis,
1866, within book "Advice to a Married Couple," published by the
American Tract Society, New York.
TR 25 Lewis Info:
Oliver Lewis, Teachers'
Provisional Certificate, 1862, indorsed for 1863-1864.
Invitation to commencement
exercises,
Confirmation certificate, H.
Minnie Illig, 1887.
Two newspaper clippings re
commencement exercises, class of 1914.
Letters (2), Mrs. Leon E.
Lewis from Budd, written from Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Lafayette College,
Easton, Pa., March 15 and March 20, 1919.
Letter, Pennsylvania Society
of the Daughters of the Revolution to [Mrs. Leon E. Lewis], with application
for membership and membership card (in blank), 1919.
Birthday card, to Mr. John I.
Lewis from "Budd,"
TR 26 Proof sheets of book
on Schaefferstown, circa 1900; with loose genealogies of people.
TR 27 Ancestry of Alexander
Schaeffer, 1896
TR 28 Illig Genealogy
TR 29 A. Rex, Marriage
certificate to Amanda Hortter,
TR 30 History of Baron
Stiegel
TR 31 List of persons who
died in and around Schaefferstown before 1867.
TR 32
TR 33 Letters to Leon E. Lewis, 1895, 1898, 1900, 1906, and 1911;
including complimentary ticket of the Mahanoy City Gun Club, 1888, and set of 4
photos of L. E. Lewis in stamp form.
TR 34 Letter, re road Reading to
TR 35
TR 36
TR 37 Oberlin Genealogy - Oberley:
Letters, Feb. 3, 1896, Feb. 19, 1896, March 2, 1896, from Thomas J.
Oberlin.
TR 38 Genealogy - Zimmerman & Illig: Includes letters, 1864, 1894,
and 1896, four loose records, Zimmerman-Illig tree, and news clipping of death
of Matilda Zimmerman.
TR 39 Illig Genealogy: Includes
birth and death records (3 sheets);
birth certificate (3 Xerox
copies), Margaret Peal Spooner, 1909;
news clipping, "Palatines
to
report card of Hugh Lewis,
1911-1912;
postcard from
TR 40 Confirmation
certificate, Elias Illig, at Stouchsburg, 1856.
TR 41 Notices from
Schaefferstown Cemetery Association, re lot fees, 1965. (2)
TR 42 Estate inventories and settlements of John & Rachel Lewis: Include affidavits of appraisers (2); account
of administrators; and statement of distribution of estate, 1960.
TR 43 Miscellaneous
genealogy info:
Records of Batdorf; Bomberger (4 items);
Jacob Rhoads; Zimmerman family;
death notices of Elsie Viola Smith, 1920,
and Isabella Krecker, 1876;
Release of Dower, John H. Blecker et al to
John H. Blecker, 1926.
TR44 Rex Genealogy: Includes
letters from Herman Burgin, Germantown, 1901; chart of George Rex family; loose
family records; postcards re Seventh and Eighth Annual Reunions of the Rex
Family, 1908-1909; typescript of "The Rex Family as Early Settlers of
Germantown and Vicinity," for Second Rex Union, 1909, at Chestnut Hill
Park; letter, Morris R.
Bockius re site of Rex Bible, 1921; newsclippings re Mr. and Mrs. David Hickle;
and Mrs. Rex Spencer Wood; and death notices of Enoch Rex and Warren Rex, etc.
TR 45 Letters from Aunt Hildegard's English relatives during World War
II, 1937-1944.
TR 45A five rolled documents (no number available, but assigned
TR 45A):
1. plot plan of Schaefferstown, with names
and tax acquisition date.
2. listing of trusteeship accounts of Abraham
Rex and Henry Sheafer.
3. same as no. 1.
4. same type listing as no. 2.
5. accounts by Abraham Rex for and on account
of Henry Sheaffer.
TR
46 Correspondence
regarding fountain at Schaefferstown, Pa., 1910-1911.
TR 47 Rhoads and Zimmerman
estate papers, 1856-1918.
TR 48 Rhoads - Deed, John P. Hobart, 1856. To William Rhoads and Jacob Rhoads. (Sheriff's
sale)
TR 48A Schedule of creditors whose claims are unsecured, in the
matter of William and Jacob Rhoads, Copartners in bankruptcy, [1867].
TR 49 Grant, Thomas &
Richard Penn to Geo. Michael Wise, Ruscumb,
TR 50 Receipt of bond, John
Myers to S. Rex, 1820.
TR 51 Deed, John Meyers to
Jacob Armbruster, Myerstown, 1784.
TR 52 Deed, Catherine Myer
to Christian Boyer, Myerstown, 1786.
Lots 66, 67 & 69.
TR 53 Deed, Simon Laible to
Isaac Myer, Myerstown, 1764. Lots 69,
67, & 65.
TR 54 Deed,
TR 55 Lists of ground rents,
A. Schaeffer and Hen. Schaeffer, 1778-1802.
TR 56 Receipt of A.
Schaeffer, Guardian of Michael Holsteiner, 1764.
TR 57 Land grants by A.
Schaeffer. To Henry Shaffer, n.d.
TR 58 Deed,
TR 59 Deed,
TR 60 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Adam Meyser, 1761.
TR 61 Ground rent receipt by Alex. Schaeffer, 1782.
TR 62 Stud broadside - horse "Sopus."
TR 63 Deed, Union Canal Co; to David Benson, with revenue stamps, 1868.
TR 64 Bonds between Geo. Zimmerman and father, with tax impressions, 1804
and 1808. (Document dated 1808
incomplete - bottom half missing)
TR 65 Interesting letters [re] Civil War, etc., Buchanan, 1862, 1879,
1904 & 1909.
TR 66 Transfer of Church lot, 1765. Mentions Dorst Thoma(?)
TR 67 German paper. Mentions Dorst Thoma, Adam Coleman, etc. Signed A. Schaeffer, 1760.
TR 68 Commission
of S. Rex as Justice of the Peace, 1799.
TR 69 Indenture, Jane Penn to George Miller,
TR 70 Patent to Geo. Miller for
TR 71 Indenture, Jane Penn to George Miller,
TR 72 Deed, George Miller to Michael Miller, 1766. Four acres near church land.
TR 73 Dutch Porcupine - German newspaper,
TR 74 Deed, Henry Sheaffer to George Peffer, 1794.
TR 75 List of persons working on Burial Ground. (In German.)
TR 76 Draught, Town of
TR 77 Receipt for smith work for Henry Schaeffer, 1811.
TR 78 Summons from Henry Schaeffer, 1798.
TR 79 Ground Rent receipt by Henry Schaeffer, 1790.
TR 80 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Ludwig Witomayer, 1761.
TR 81 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Peter Druckenmuller, 1758. Requires
building of house.
TR 82 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Simon Laible, 1763.
TR 83 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Jacob Philipi, 1761.
TR 84 Receipt for survey, 1753; and an assignment to A.
Schaeffer, 1761.
TR 85 Copy of deed, A. Schaeffer to John Wolfelsberger and John
Lowser, 1763.
TR 86 Deed, A. Schaeffer to John Wolfelsberger, 1760. Requires
building.
TR 87 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Michel Meiser, 1765.
TR 88 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Francis Smith, 1761.
TR 89 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Peter Druckenmiller, 1759.
TR 90 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Joseph Dennsherz, 1759.
TR 91 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Samuel Herman, 1758. Paper manufactured by Daniel Womelsdorf,
1747.
TR 92 Award to A. Schaeffer by arbitration for road survey,
1767. Signed Henry Wm. Stiegel (Baron)
TR 93 Deed, A. Schaeffer to George Ulrich, 1758.
TR 94 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Andrew Kapp, 1783.
TR 95 Deed, A. Schaeffer to Paul Gamberling, 1763. Lots 38, 39,
40.
TR 96 Rewards of Merit, to E. Zimmerman and Mary A. Zimmerman
(5); religious verse in calligraphy; small lithograph of young women drawing.
TR 97 Lottery tickets: Church at Schaefferstown, 1800;
"for the Improvement of
the Internal Navigation of the State of
TR 98 Song of Suzanne Cox,
murderess, Reading. (Inscribed Mary
Valentine.)
TR 99 Militia notes and
papers. (4 pieces, 1794, 1797, 1814, and
1825.
TR 100 Patent to Thomas Johnson, Lane Co., 1740. John, Thomas & Richard Penn. (
TR 101 Letter to S. Rex, re friends captured by British in
1814. (War of 1812.)
TR 102 Notice of still interment, 1796. (On account of the scarcity of water.)
(One-quarter of document missing.)
TR 103 Tax stamps for whiskey, 1799. (No. 25202, 25205, and 25206)
TR 104 Note from Millbach, 1790.
(In two pieces.)
Mic. 2662 Genealogy and
other papers; miscellaneous; deeds
TR 105 Deed, Jacob
Greider to George Greider, 1773. With Ground Rent Receipt from A. Schaeffer.
Lots 191, 192, and 195.
TR 106 Tax receipt, A. Rex for H. Schaeffer's property, 1816.
TR 107 Notice to vacate land to Henry Schaeffer, 1834.
TR 108 List of Ground Rents, Henry Schaeffer and A. Rex,
1790-1810.
TR 109 Estate papers of Henry Schaeffer, 1776-1849.
TR 110 Deed, Henry Schaeffer to Jacob Grombine, 1794. With
ground rent.
TR 111 List of Henry Schaeffer's lots, n.d.
TR 112 Receipt of Henry Scheafer, 1786. For gound rent.
TR 113 Receipt to S. Rex, whale oil and powder, 1795.
TR 114 Receipt to S. Rex, gunflints, 1799.
TR 115 Receipt to S. Rex, powder & shot, 1829.
TR 116 Recipe for Cider Red Wine and directions to clarify.
TR 117 Words to Song, "Pop Goes the Weasel," and
dance.
TR 118 Deed, Geo. Boyer to Geo. Weiman, 1792. Recorded by Henry Schaeffer.
TR 119 Deed, John Breeker to Henry Stoler, 1796.
TR 120 Deed from Henry Stohler, innkeeper, 1798. Also bond with
S. Rex.
TR 121 Deed, John Bricker to Henry Stowler, millwright, 1796.
Mentions Bernard Jacobs.
TR 122
TR 123 Deed, John Ream to Wm. Weigley, 1848.
TR 124 Envelope with seal.
TR 125 Order to S. Rex from
TR 126 Indenture, to Henry Rode, 1806. Three years for passage from Tonningen.
TR 127 Early comic.
"The Happy Mother."
TR 128 Exemption list for debtors, 1828.
TR 129 Summons to debtor by S. Rex, Constable, 1809.
TR 130 Deed, Henry Buehler and Adam Buchler to Jacob Gunckel,
1808. Pinegrove, Berks Co.
TR 131 Deed, George Boyer to George Weiman, Schaefferstown, 1792.
Lots 21, 22, 23.
TR 132 Deed, Gartrout Sweitzer to Christopher Seylor, locksmith,
1798. Ephrata printed.
TR 133 Deed, Kapp, Albright, etc. to Jacob Kapp, 1799.
TR 134 Deed to S. Rex, 1803.
Printed at Ephrata.
TR 135 Deed, William Bash to
TR 136 Letter re buffalo hunting and Indians,
TR 137 Indenture, from Adam Krumm to Anthony Willson, 1788. Schaefferstown land.
TR 138 Note signed by Robert Coleman, 1802.
TR 139 Deed, Geo. Swengle, blacksmith, to Philip Erpf,
innkeeper, 1763. (Paper manufactured by Christopher Robin - Mill Creed,
TR 140 Store receipt, S. Rex for powder and shot, 1792.
TR141
TR 142 Oath of judges of Election,
TR 143 Apprentice of poor child by Overseers of Poor,
TR 144 Letter re land speculation in
TR 145 Land grant by James Hamilton to Michael Rieger,
1753. “Over the blue hills.”
TR 146 List of 13 toasts, "1st - Success to the Federal
Ticket," etc. (While George
Washington was President.)
TR 147 Property plan, Israel Robinson,
TR 148 Order to Overseers of Poor,
TR 149 Receipt, S. Rex of Benj. Dorsey, 1794.
TR 150 Release of mortgage, John Bricker to S. Rex & M.
Valentine, 1798.
TR 151 Land patent, Henry Biegler,
[TR 152] Settlement of Estate of Saml. Rex,
Esq., 1835.
[TR 153] Indenture, Johannes Mergler to John
Kincaid, for passage from
[TR 154] Account book, inscribed "March
23th, 1843/this is the probertey of Peter Zimmerman." Accounts of
livestock, receipts, etc.
AE 1 Inventory of
Christian Armstrong, 1795.
BE 1 Agreement between
heirs of Henry Burkey, cordwainer, 1810.
BE 2 Releases, estate of
John Beichler (Beigler) from children, 1821.
CE 1 Releases, estate of
Mary Custis, 1871.
DE 1 Accounts and receipts
of John Dittman estate, 1824.
DE 2 Inventory, will, and
vendue papers, John Dittman, weaver, 1823-1824.
EE 1 Will of Philip
Erpff, 1802.
EE 2 Estate Papers: Notice and
circular to the Heirs of the General Theodore Metzer Estate of the
FE 1 Will of Adam Fritz,
Sen., 1785. (Daughter Sovia, wife of
Devest Thoma).
FE 2 Account book, John Fletcher, deceased, 1838. A. Rex, Executor.
With receipts and letters, 1839-1841, 1845-1849.
FE 3 Receipts and papers, John Fletcher's estate, 1805, 1819-20,
1831, 1838-1840, 1844, and 1849;
Letters to Fletcher at Elizabeth Furnace,
1805 and n.d.
FE 4 Will and inventory, John Fletcher, 1833. With papers, 1838,
1849; including two account books, 1825-1831 and 1829-1831.
FE 5 Will of Nellie
Fitzimmons, 1875.
FE 6 Receipts, estate of
Christian Fisher, 1829.
HE 1 Estate Papers, Henry
Houtz, 1796.
HE 2 Debt recovery against
estate of John Hauer, 1798.
HE 3 Geo. Hocker estate;
including papers, 1810, 1821-1822, 1830-1831, 1890-1897.
IE 1 Papers and wills of
Annie and Minnie Illig estates
KE 1 Receipts of John Kapp
estate, 1826, 1831, 1841-1845.
Account with Wm. Weigley - account of
estate, 1839-1843 - dated 1845.
KE 2 Will, Susannah
Keller, 1810.
Release to Henry Zimmerman, 1807.
KE 3 Inventory, Julian
Kulp, 1843.
Miscellaneous other items: two pages from
receipt book, 1855-1856.
KE 4 Will, inventory and
receipts of estate of Peter Kulp, Sen., 1822.
KE 5 Transfer of Philip
Krum lot to John Riddel, saddler, 1809.
LE 1 Will and account of
Margaret Lefever estate, 1884.
Rhoads beneficiaries - Sister, 1885.
ME 1 Will of Win. Marshall,
weaver, 1827.
ME 2 Inventory, Michael
Moyer, 1794.
ME 3 Receipts, accounts,
and will, Joseph Mathews estate, 1818.
RE 1 Isaac Rhoads, estate
papers, 1857, 1876, 1884, 1871, 1886.
RE 2 Jacob Rhoads, estate papers; including executor's account book,
1883-1891; letters of administration, Evaline Rhoads, dec’d, 1884; and bonds,
1884, etc.
RE 3 Receipts and accounts, John Rist, Sen. estate:
Inventory of John Rist, 1819;
copy of Administration account of the estate of Feronica Rhist, 1821; releases,
1823, 1825, 1828; letters of administration to Samuel Rex with the estate of
John Rhist, dec’d.
RE 4 Releases and receipts from heirs of S. Rex to A. Rex, executor,
1835. Includes conditions of public vendue, 1835-1836; releases, 1836-1848; and
receipts, 1836-1846.
RE 5 Inventory of Sam. Rex
Estate, 1835.
RE 6 Receipts and accounts
(deeds), estate of John Rist, 1820, 1823, 1825, and 1828.
RE 7 Ream estate: Loose
receipts from book, 1855-1856, 1861-1865.
SE 1 Papers relating to estate of John Shenk, 1801(?): Includes deed
and release of Michael Brenizer and wife to Thomas Elder, 1822; and papers re
Brenizer-Mayer and Shenk case, divorce, etc., 1821-1845-1846. (Deed lists mill.)
SE 2 Account and receipts of John Shenk: Administration account,
1821; draft of answer to citation against Martin Meily, 1822; releases and accounts,
1844-1845.
SE 3 Receipts for estate of Henry Scheaffer, 1803-1813.
Mic. 2664 genealogical
papers, papers relating to estates; broadsides; photographs
SE 4 Summons to Executors of Henry Schaeffer, 1807. (See also SE 6)
SE 5 Receipts to A. Rex and John Bamberger, Executors of H. Schaeffer
estate, 1803. Includes releases, 1804
and 1806, Indemnification, Peter Smith to John Bombarger and Abraham Rex, 1812;
receipts, 1803-1806, 1814, and n.d.
SE 6 Receipts of Henry Schaeffer's estate, 1803-1806. (See also SE 3)
SE 7 Receipts and bills of Henry Schaeffer's estate (Senior &
Junior), 1813-1817.
SE 8 Receipts of Henry Schaeffer (Jun.?), 1814-1820.and 1826.
SE 9 (Unmarked folder):
Includes estate papers of Henry Schaeffer, 1812-1813, 1820, 1848-1851; notice
of sale of Henry Schweitzer, dec'd, 1819; receipt from John Sheaffers Guardian
to Bomberger & Rex, 1820; receipt, Heirs to the estate of Christian
Swalley, 1836; depositions, Martin Meiley, adm. of John Shenk, 1845; will of
Levi Strome, 1849; and Letters Testamentary, Catharine M. Sweigart, dec'd,
1874.
SE 10 Bonds to and from Henry Schaeffer, 1796, 1799-1800, 1802-1805,
1807.
SE 11 Conditions for renting Henry Schaeffer Estate; widow's dower,
1804, 1809, and 1811.
SE 12 Margaret, widow of Henry Schaeffer's lists of kept goods, 1803.
SE 13 Account and settlement of Henry Schaeffer's estate, 1811-1813.
SE 14 Estate papers of Christina Stickel, 1819, 1824-1826.
SE 15 Estate papers, George Troutman (Trautman), 1802; with draught of
land surveyed for George Troutman, 1783.
1B Estate papers, Jacob Umbehend, 1809-1815: Includes inventory, 1812; conditions of sale,
1812, receipts and administration account, 1811-1811-1815; and releases, 1815.
WE 1 Will of Frederick Wolfesbarger, 1795.
WE 2 Estate papers, J. George Wolfersberger, (widow Elizabeth married
John Newman): Papers include will and administration accounts, 1817-1818;
guardianship papers, bonds, releases, powers of attorney and other accounts,
1805-1832.
WE 3 Estate papers of: (unmarked folder):
George Zimmerman, including
inventory, 1815, and release papers, 1823, 1827.
Henry Zimmerman, including
inventory, 1831, and receipt book, Peter Zimmerman as executor of estate,
1831-1832.
Peter Zimmerman for estates of
Henry Zimmerman, 1832-1837, and Mary Zimmerman, 1836. (Receipts)
Mary Zimmerman papers,
1874-1888.
E. R. Illig receipt book, as
executor of estate Qf Peter Zimmerman, 1887-1889.
A. M. Zimmerman, 1888, 1889,
1906, 1914, and 1934. (Includes will)
WE 4 Estate papers of: (unmarked
folder):
Henry Sheaffer (Release, George and John
Waggoner to H.S., 1794.
Barbara Weiss (Copy, Settlement of estate, 1814.)
Peter Wolfersberger (Letters Testamentary
and copy of inventory, January 18, 1813).
Peter Wolfersberger (Receipt, 1813: estate
settlement, 1813, releases, 1813-1815).
Henry Valentine and Michael Valentine (2),
n.d.
Martin Meiley, admin, to estate of John
Shenk, 1845.
ZE 1 P. Zimmerman estate
– Miscellaneous:
Receipts, executor of estate of Henry
Zimmerman, 1832 and 1836. (See also WE
3.)
Letters, Edmund R. Zimmerman to Peter
Zimmerman, Litiz, 1844, 1847.
Note, Peter Zimmerman to Henry Ranck,
1858.
Letter, Frank to "Dear Coz,
Power of Attorney, Peter
Zimmerman of
Letter Henry Heil to Peter Zimmerman,
Tremont, 1871.
Letters, notes, receipts, 1872, 1874,
1875, 1878, and 1888.
Letters to and from Mrs.
Tillie Zimmerman re "handsome gold and glass clock with a Cathedral bell,”
presented by her four daughters-in-law, 1908-1909.
ZE 2 Peter Zimmerman Papers: Agreement re house, 1850; account book,
1852; receipts, 1861-1865;
Henry Heil papers (in
envelope), with articles of agreement, 1861, 1868, 1870-71; agreement re coal
and iron on Samuel D. Frank Tract, 1870; agreement for purchase of tombstones,
1884, release, 1887.
ZE 3 Account of estate of Geo. Zimmerman: With will, 1799;
administration account, 1818, and inventory.
ZE 4 Geo. Zimmerman estate:
Power of Attorney from Newman to Godly, 1823.
ZE 5 Settlement of adultery charge against P. Zimmerman, 1862.
ZE 6 Sale Bill at P. Zimmerman farm by J. Rhoads, 1882.
ZE 7 Appointment of P. Zimmerman as Guardian of Bower and Bucher
children, 1839, 1868. With receipts of Christian Bucher, Executor of Susan
Bucher, 1870.
ZE 8 P. Zimmerman Estate: Inventory, Release and Distribution, 1887
and 1889.
ZE 9 Deeds, Mortgage, Bond, P. Zimmerman Estate: Includes accounts, land draft, etc.,
1837-1900 and n.d.
ZE 10 Letter from E. R. Zimmerman,
ZE 11 Letters and Papers of A. M. Zimmerman, unsorted: 1847, 1863, 1865,
1882, 1884, 1888, 1903, 1908-1911, 1913 and n.d. Includes will of A. Matilda Zimmerman, 1892.
ZE 12 Will of Henry
Zimmerman, 1829: Describes widow's share
of goods and farm.
ZE 13 Deed, John Griesz to
Geo. Zimmerman, Middletown, Berks Co., 1815.
ZE 14 Receipt of T.
Zimmerman from
ZE 15 Release, P. and G.
Zimmerman to Henry Zimmerman, 1826.
ZE 16 Will of Peter
Zimmerman, 1887.
ZE 17 Deed, A. Rex to P.
Zimmerman (Drover), 1846.
ZE 18 Christian Swally's
Vendue Poster.
ZE 19 Receipts and accounts
of Christian Zwally estate, 1822-1837.
ZE 20 Will of Christian
Zwalley, 1833; with copy of inventory, 1835.
ZE 21 Notes on sale of C.
Zwally's land, 1834.
ZE 22 Account book of
Christian Zwally's sale, 1835.
Broadsides:
BR 1 The Farewell Address of
On verso, "The Adventures
of Noahdiah Nobbs Among the Nobs and Nabobs of New York and Washington."
BR 2 Public vendue, house and land, Samuel Rex, executor, October 23,
1811. (Written in English and German.) [photo available, Col. 782, folder 5]
BR 3 Birth/Baptismal
certificate for Peter Zimmerman, 1814.
(In German, framed.)
NOT FILMED. PHOTOGRAPH SUBSTITUTED FOR ORIGINAL. [photo
available, Col. 782, folder 5]
BR 4 “To the Electors of Penn Take Your Choice: Joseph Hiester or William Findley,” 1817. (Illustration of
PHOTO SUBSTITUTED.
BR 5 Cash Store, "Brick Store, opposite the Courthouse, in
BR 6 Regulations, Shaefferstown membership for catching horse thieves
and burglars, August 28, 1824. (In
German.) Framed. [photo available, Col. 782, folder 5]
PHOTO SUBSTITUTED.
BR 7 Public vendue, of 4/5 of a House, Barn and two lots of deceased
Anthony Stickel, December 16,
1825. (In German.) [photo available,
Col. 782, folder 5]
BR 8 Birth/Baptismal, Anna Matilda Zimmerman, May 9th, 1836. (Framed.) PHOTO [photo available, Col. 782, folder 5]
BR 9 Registers’ Notice: "following Accounts have been filed in my
office and will be presented to the Orphans' Court to be held in
BR 10 Newspaper, Human Rights,
BR 11 Public Sale, On Saturday the 19, of August 1837; of 1) Log
Dwelling, Blacksmith Shop and Stabling; 2) Meadow Ground; 3) A Piece of Land;
4) A piece of Meadow Ground; and 5) Log Dwelling, Stable and Lot of
Ground. (In English and German.) [photo available, Col. 782, folder 5]
BR 12 John Fletcher's Public Vendue, Saturday the 8th of December, 1838.
Approx. 80 Acres Limestone Land, Wooden Dwelling house, Barn and Stable, etc.
Abraham Joseph Hartman, Printer,
BR 13 New-Year's Address of the Carrier of the
BR 14 Readinger Adler - Extra,
Berks County Election News report, Wed., October 13, 1841, Governor Candidates,
Porter and Banks. (In German.) [photo available, Col. 782, folder 5]
BR 15 Democratic Union - Extra,
BR 16 General
BR 17 The Members and Officers of the House of Representatives of
BR 18 Certificate [i.e. passport?] for George Rex by Dept. of State, W.
S. Denic (Acting Sec.), Aug. 10th, 1847; with personal descriptions of
Rex. (Framed.)
BR 19 Inaugural Address of Governor Pollock of
BR 20 Hickok's Patent Portable Keystone Cider and Wine Mill; Keystone
Corn Stalk Cutter and Grinder; and Keystone Fodder Cutter. Sold by W. O. Hickok, Agent of the Eagle
Works,
BR 21 Miss Caroline Richings, Concert at the Court House, Friday Evening,
June 22, 1860. (Other names listed: Miss
Mary O'Connell, Mr. W. J. Hill, Mr. P. Richings, Mr. Charles Jarvis). Printed
at the "
BR 22 Map, The State of
BR 23 Public Sale on Wednesday, May 5th, 1869,
BR 24 Sheriff's
BR 25
BR 26 Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate, Saturday, Feb. 28th, 1880,
BR 27 Public Sale of Personal Property, Saturday, April 3, '80.
BR 28 Coal! Coal! Go to the
BR 29 The Buck-Thorn Solid Steel Barbed Fencing made by the T. V. Allis
Mfg. Co., Trenton, N.J., September 23d, 1882.
BR 30 Circular, The Buck-Thorn, Published Periodically by the T. V. Allis
Manufacturing Co.,
BR 31 Photograph, Home of Alexander Shaeffer on the Suabian Hills by W.
Phillippi & Bro. Photo,
BR 32 Grand Union Religious & Musical Gathering, Sunday, July 7,
1895.
BR 33 Public Sale, Saturday, March 15, 1913. Three Head of Horses, One Pair of Good Mules,
Seven Milch Cows, etc.
BR 34 To the Voters of Lebanon County, 400 Dollar Reward for Henry Clay's
views on the Tariff (Presidential Candidates Clay, Polk and Dallas.) An Old
Democrat. N.d. (In German.) DUPLICATE OF G 17 - NOT FILMED.
BR 35 "Times - Extra, Sunday Morning 8 o'clock. Important News from the Seat of War."
"The Mexicans Twice Routed and 1200 Killed" . . . Advertisement, The
Russian Cosmetic - anti dandruff remedy, n.d.
BR 36 List of
BR 37 Prof. Hoke's Medical Appliance, Electric Magnetic for Suffering
humanity . . . cure of relief of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc., n.d. [photo available, Col. 782, folder 5]
BR 38 "Scientific Experiments, Messrs. G. L. & H. L. Swift,
Would respectfully announce that they will give a Scientific Lecture and
Entertainment on the Science of Electricity, Galvanism & Electro-Magnetism.
In Hoffman's School Room at
BR 39 Tremendous Applause! Large
& Delighted Audiences. Lectures and
Experiments in Mental Alchemy or Electrical Physiology by Dr. Edw'd Moyer /
This Evening, Feb. 22 at the house of Ben Dissing, Sheafferstown, n.d.. [photo available, Col. 782, folder 5]
BR 40 $10 Reward! Was Stolen on the Night of the 22nd of Nov. from the
subscriber living in
BR 41 Circular, Shaw &
BR 42 Private Sale of Valuable Real Estate, A Valuable Farm containing
about 106 Acres, Two-Story Brick Dwelling House with Basement Kitchen, etc. Clara R. Shreiner, Chas. P.
Shreiner, Hiram Young, Executors, n.d. Evening Dispatch Job Print,
BR 43 Farm Journal, 25 cents a year. Join the Club Now Forming. Wilmer
Atkinson, Editor and Proprietor,
BR 44 Genealogy, Leon E. Lewis (back to Alexander Schaeffer and Anna
Engle and Mary (Abraham) Rex and Peter Zimmerman), n.d.
Photographs: [note: prints of all these
are in
1.
Uncle
Cyrus Rex (not married). (photo by
2.
Daughters
of Peter Zimmerman: Tillie - Amelia/Millie – Amanda (photo by
3.
Edmond
Zimmerman (Minister moved to
4.
5.
Abraham
Rex 2nd (
6.
Abraham
Rex (built Umberger's Store) .
7.
Mrs. O.
C. Lewis (great-grandmother). (photo by S. Y. Richards,
8.
O. C.
Lewis (great-grandfather). (photo by S. Y. Richards,
9.
Frank
Rex, Grand High Priest, 1888.
10.
Mrs.
Abraham Rex, daughter of Henry Rex, granddaughter of Alexander Scheaffer (Grandma
Rex.) (photo by M.S. Wilson,
11.
Mrs.
Abraham Rex, daughter of Henry Schaeffer(?)
12.
Aunt
Tillie Zimmerman, daughter of Peter Zimmerman & Mary Rex. (photo by
13.
Jacob
Rhoads, son of Mary Ann (photo by Rotheugatter Dillon,
14.
Unidentified.
(Dec. 25th, 1887, A. Rex to Cousin A. T. Zimmerman.) (photo by M.S. Wilson,
15.
Zimmermans
- Anna Mathilda / Tillie, Amelia, Uncle Cyrus, Amanda. (photo by
16.
Ida
Rex, daughter of George Rex.
17.
Unidentified.
(photo by Edw. P. Hipple,
18.
Peter
Zimmerman, father of Aunt Tillie, etc. (photo by J. Daily,
19.
Mary
Ann Zimmerman Rhodes. (photo by A. M. Allen,
20.
Granda
Lewis, father (of) Minnie Illig Lewis. (photo by Cihon & Rixon,
21.
Aunt
Tillie Zimmerman. (photo by Dan. S. von Nieda,
22.
Alla
Richards, grandmother of Amanda Zimmerman Bushker(?) (photo by Kelly,
23.
Edmond
Zimmerman, Aunt Tillie's brother (Minister moved to
24.
Abraham
Rex, son of original Abraham Rex; brother of Cyrus, George, Franklin, Samuel, Lucy
Shultz / Myerstown. (photo by Root’s,
25.
Mother
Ida Rex, daughter of George Rex. (photo by Lothrop’s Ferrotype,
26.
Grandma
Lewis's mother, Amelia Zimmerman (married Elias Illig).
27.
Peter
Zimmerman, Nov. 1884
28.
Cyrus
Rex (Mrs. Illig, January 21st, 1904.
Mic.
2665 Accounts, agreements, bonds,
drawings, Civil War letters, etc.
A 1 Account book of Summit Saw Mill,
A 2 Account book (unidentified), in German, 1829.
A 3 P. Zimmerman, in account with A. Rex, 1854.
A 4 Account of debts and credits due Suzie Lavina Skiles, n.d.
A 5 Account book (unidentified) for keeping of mares and
horses, n.d.
A 6 Accounts of Patrick Bradley, evidently a tailor, n.d.
A 7 Advertising (empty)
A 8 Advertising (booklets)
A 9 Advertising (cards)
A 10 Advertising letters sent to A. Rex: Ludwig & Kneedler, dry goods,
A 11 Advertising (paper ads)
A 12 Announcement for boot and shoe store,
A 13 Doctor's advertisement,
A 14 Agreements (empty folder)
A 15 Agreement, Philip Erpff and Jacob Grubb, physician, 1800.
Rent of part of house.
A 16 Agreement, Henry K. Strong and Henry Heil, 1855. For coal
mine.
A 17 Agreement, A. M. Zimmerman and John Hetrich, 1889. Rent of
house and lot in Schaefferstown.
A 18 Agreement, A. Rex and Geo. Hollinger/Geo. Zartman, 1806.
For delivery of stone blocks.
A 19 Agreement, George deB Keim and Peter Zimmerman, 186$.
Settled sale of land and transfer.
A 20 Agreement, Andrew Katterman and Henry Zimmerman, 1813. In
German.
A 21 Agreement, Mary Zimmerman & John Brunner, 1870. Rent of
lot in Schaefferstown
A 22 Agreement, A. Matilda Zimmerman and Jrs. John Umber ger,
1921. For keeping A. Matilda Zimmerman.
A 23 Agreement,
Abrm. Rex, Sr., and Daniel Brendle, shoemaker, 1845,
sale of A. Rex lot.
A 24 Agreement, James Coffey and Josiah Smith, 1868. Rent of
farm.
A 25 Agreement, Sam. Rex and Christian Hermon(?), 1825. About
farm.
A 26 Agreement, between sons of Andrew Kapp and his widow and
Philip Muck, 1818. For care of widow.
A 27 Agreement, Sam. Rex and Geo. Fessler, mason, 1821. To build a barn for S. Rex for $600.
A 28 Agreement, for Jacob Moore by Geo. Fessler, mason, n.d. To
build a house.
A 29 Apprentice paper, Helena Lux to Peter Zimmerman to learn
housekeeping, 1884.
A 30 Agreement on Judgment Bond, Hannah S. Coleman and Adam
Mock, 1854.
A 31 Colored strip drawing, "History of the Children in the
Wood," n.d.
A 32 Art Work: Hand
colored maps of states done by Abraham Rex, n.d.
A 33 Art Work:
"Primitive" Man with flowers.
A 34 Art Work: Original envelope and early comic valentine.
McLoughlin Bros.
A 35 Art Work:
"Primitive" of flamingo.
A 36 Power of Attorney, John Schaeffer to Frederick Oberlin,
1830.
A 37 (Binder for art work)
A 38 Art Work: Sketch
books (4).
A 39 Art Work: Needlepoint(?) - Textile sample (floral pattern
on black field)
A 40 Commercial work saved: English, French, and American
engravings, fashion plates, labels, etc.
A 41 Art Work: Charcoal sketches.
A 42 Art Work: Pencil
sketches.
A 43 Art Work: Primitives
in watercolor - pump, birds, etc.
A 44 Art Work: Dauphshine by Tillee, Lancaster. Hand-colored by
G. Miesse. Birth certificate [in blank].
A 45 Art Work: Drawing of
blood, veins, and vessels.
B 1 (Empty folder)
B 2 Bonds - of and to: Miscellaneous, 1776, 1786,
1799, 1814, 1847, 1851, 1860-1861.
B 3 Bonds - of and to: Henry Zimmerman, 1814-1815, 1817, 1820-1822,
1827.
B 4 Bonds - of and to: Henry Schaeffer, 1814-1817.
B 5 Bonds - of and to:
Peter Zimmerman, 1833, 1842, 1878-1879, 1887.
B 6 Bonds - of and to: Abraham Rex, 1813, 1815-1817, 1819-1824,
1826, 1830, 1832-1834, 1836-1837, 1841.
B 7 Bonds - of and to:
Samuel Rex, 1799, 1815-1816, 1818, 1820, 1827, 1831, 1832, 1834, 1839.
B 8 License, Samuel Rex for retail of liquor, 1829.
B 9 Bond, S. Rex and John Eichhold from Geo. and Jacob Moyer,
1820. Acting as Overseers of the Poor for relief of township for support of
bastard child.
B 10 Bookmarks
B 11 Old Store Billheads, 185- to 1929.
B 12 Old Printed Store Billheads, 1794-1798, 1835.
B 13 Broadside (copy), on Society for capture of horse thieves,
etc.
B 14 List of Books from Rex House.
C 1 Greeting and Name Cards.
C 2 1876
C 3 Newspapers from 1876: July 28 and August 5, 1876.
C 4 Old Bank Checks, 18--, 1863, 1867, 1869, 187-, 1884, 1889,
188-, 19—.
C 5 Early checks of Abrm. Rex, 1836, 1837-1838. 1832 receipts.
C 6 Draft of agreement to erect Sunday School house by A. Rex.
C 7 Lutheran Congregation, 1853.
C 8 Civil War booklet -
C 9 Civil War, 1864 - Certificate of Death, James B. Stanley.
Cause -chronic diarrhea.
C 10 Civil War. Letter from Camp, 1863 - Bro. Stokes. Tells of
deserter shot on own coffin before camp.
C 11 Civil War, 1863, from
C 12 Civil
War. Envelope and letters, 1863, from R.
A. Zimmerman. Account of surgeon’s
feelings.
C 13 Civil War. Letter
from
C 14 Civil War. Letter
from
C 15 Civil War. Letter,
C 16 Civil War. Letters, 1862-1864. To Miss Amelia Zimmerman,
Tillie, Mill.
C 17 Purchase receipts for watch and clocks by S. Rex, 1796; S.
S. & A. Rex, 1837.
C 18 Receipts, to and from John Bockius, coachmaker, 1807.
C 19 Coal Papers.
Includes coal and iron ore lease, 1867; statement of coal mined on Houtz
Tract, 1860-1868; letters and bills, 1858-1870; 1888.
C 20 Newspaper Clipping, Coleman Estate, Furnace, etc., n.d.
C 21 Confirmation papers, Zimmerman girls, 1850, 1853, and n.d.
C 22 Confirmation certificates, John Hartman [Jonathan], 1853.
[C 23] Cigar box, containing receipts of the Schuylkill Water Co.,
1845-48, 1867, 1874.
[C 24] Cardboard box, advertising Hambleton's Hair Stain, J.
Hambleton,
[C 25a-b] Draft of Schaefferstown, (2 copies, marked 25a, 25b)
Mic.
2666 Deeds, items in German, insurance
policies, legal notices, letters, etc.
D 1 Death Notices: Mr. Christman, 1888; Mrs. Muth, 1908; Dr. Gibson
Bower, 1908, and n.d.
D 2 Deed, Geo. Kapp, etc., to Jacob Kapp, 1799.
D 3 Deed, Philip Brown to Henry Krum, 1785. 8 acres and lots in
D 4 Deed, Christopel Lob to John Kreamer, 1804.
D 5 Deed, Nicholas Schwingel, Senr. to Nicholas Schwingel, Junr.,
1769. 50 acres in
D 6 Deed, John Hemmich to John Kline, 1791. 2 tracts in
D 7 Deed, Martin Heffelfinger to John Bie, 1794. Lots 52, 53,
Myerstown.
D 8 Deed, Jacob Grumbine to Philip Hoffa, 1795. 3 lots in Schaefferstown.
D 9 Deed, Martin Zartman to Jacob Zartman, 1811. 2 lots in Schaefferstown.
D 10 Deed, Jacob Phillippi, SenT to Christian Phillippi, 1805.
D 11 Deed, Geo. Kapp to Jacob Bricker, 1806. Lots #8, 10, 13, Schaefferstown.
D 12 Deed, Paul Gemberling to George Kapp, 1768. Lots 38, 39, 40. Geo.
Kapp #1
D 13 Deed, Abraham Rex to Peter Horst, 1840.
D 14 Deed, John Zimmerman to Peter Zimmerman, 1850.
D 15 Deed, Jacob Sander to Peter Kolb, 1796. Printed at Ephrata. Sold
to S. Rex, 1804.
D 16 Deed, Geo. Texter to Martin Heffelfinger, 1794. Lots 52, 53, Myerstown.
D 17 Deed, G. Weiman to S. Rex and M. Valentine, 1797. Lots 38, 39, 40, Schaefferstown.
D 18 Deed, Henry Boffemeyer to Mathias Armishon, 1790. 2 acres + in
D 19 Release, Michael Strohm to Samuel Lutz, 1820.
D 20 Deed, James Johnson to James Henderson, 1785.
D 21 Deed, J. Dissinger to P. Moore, 1816.
D 22 Deed, John Bassler to S. Goshert & J. Rhoads, 1857.
D 23 Deed, S. Lutz to M. Strohm, 1820.
D 24 Deed, H. Rehrer to Isaac Rhoads, 1870. Water Rights.
D 25 Agreement, J. Sanders and S. Rex, 1813.
D 26 Deed, Hen. Harkelrote to Peter Sheetz, 1793. Sheetz - #1
D 27 Deed, Jacob Zaurtman to Christian Gerrett & Sofia Zaurtman,
1826. Sch. Lot #100-101.
D 28 Deed, H. Gilber to C. Lob, 1804. Myers[town]
D 29 Deed, Joseph Bowman, Sheriff, to M. Ream, 1845. S. Goshert lot.
D 30 Deed, J. Rhoads to
D 31 Deed, L. Krumbein to Hen. Schaeffer, 1790. Lots #14 and 16.
D 32 Deed, J. Armbruster to Geo. Dexter, 1753. Myerstown #53.
D 33 Deed (parchment), G. Skiles to
D 34 Deed (parchment), Peter Gloninger to Peter Moore, 1815.
D 35 Deed (parchment), G. Zimmerman to H. Huber, 1821. Zimmerman #1.
D 36 Deed (parchment), Phillip Erpff; Justice - Henry Schaeffer, 1799.
Philip Erpff #1.
D 37 Deed (parchment), Coleman, 1768.
D 38 Deed (parchment), Rhoads, 1797. #1
D 39 Deed,
D 40 Copy of agreement re fence on lot of Rex house, 1914.
D 41 Photostats of property transferred from A. Rex to E. R. Illig /
P. Zimmerman, 1885.
D 42 Deed, Frederick Stone to
D 43 Deed, Jno. Reed to Jacob Armbruster, 1784.
D 44 Deed, Jacob Moore to Peter Moore, 1817. 8 acres Heidelberg Twp.
D 45 Deed, Christopher Leob to Christan Kentzle, 1809. 1 1/2 lots in Myerstown.
D 46 Deed, Jacob Sander to George Weyman, 1794. 2 acres Heidelberg
Twp.
D 47 Deed, Jacob Heims to Michael Valentine, 1804. Lots 6 & 8
Schaefferstown.
D 48 Deed, Christian Kintzle to Samuel Phawver, 1814. 1 1/2 lots in Myerstown.
D 49 Deed, Jacob Miller to Geo. Miller, 1796.
D 50 Deed, Abrhm. Rex to Brechbill, 1839. 79 acres, 2 in Heidelberg Twp.
D 51 Deed, Werner Stoller to Martin Thomas, 1757.
D 52 Deed, John Gushart to Catharine Fritz,, 1827. House and 3 lots in
Schaefferstown.
D 53 Deed, Win. Rhoads to Simon Fage, 1800.
D 54 Deed, Geo. Wenerich to Isaac Rhoads, 1869. Pine Grove Twp.
D 55 Deed, John Haring to Win. & Jacob Rhoads, 1859.
D 56 Deed, Henry Reed to Isaac Rhoads, 1868. Pinegrove Twp.
D 57 Copy of draft,
D 58 Deed, Geo. Kapp to Peter Leidig, 1804. Elizabeth Twp., Lanc. Cty. [
D 59 Deed, John Hittle to
D 60 Deed, Ge. Eckert & Simeon
D 61 Deed, Sam. Heffner to Wm. & Jacob Rhoads, 1858. Branch Twp.,
D 62 Deed, James Nagle, Sheriff, to M. B. Bell, 1854. Sold as property of Sam. Heffner et al.
D 63 Deed, Adam Minnich & wife to Henry Buchler, 1812. Printed by J. Ritter & Co.
D 64 Deed, Adam Minnick to Cornelius Zimmerman, 1821.
D 65 Deed, John Stickel, millwright, to Michael Valentine, innkeeper,
1800. House & 2 lots in
Schaefferstown.
D 66 Deed, Peter Roehrer & wife, cordwainer, to Cornelius
Zimmerman, 1816. Pine Grove Twp.,
Schuylkill Co.
D 67 Debts paper, 1804.
[D 67a] Dentistry. Pamphlet, Popular Dentistry,
D 68 Letter, Myles Greene.(Dentist,
D 69 Diploma, Minnie Illig, from
D 70 Distillery Papers, 1791 and 1799.
E 1 Envelopes.
F 1 Fire Fighting.
F 2 Circular, Sellers & Pennock,
F 3 Forms (preprinted).
Three individual forms, 179-, 1835 and n.d.
F 4 Foundry Papers:
F 5 List of Furnaces: Blast
Furnaces in
G 1 Very early German Papers: Calendar page from German Almanack,
January, 1841.
G 2 Public Sale in Jackson Twp. Farm property of Jacob Weirich
& Joseph Spangler, 1826. (In
German.)
G 3 Papers written in German: Miscellaneous papers, including
receipts to Samuel Rex from Daniel Yeager, n.d.; receipt to Mr. Rex from
Gottlib Eichler, Litiz, October, 1799; recipe for liquor, German Prayer by
children whose father is traveling; American history written in German (part of
printed book).
G 4 (Unmarked folder):
Contains news clipping, "Wahrer Demokrat Lebanon," Thursday,
March 16, 1865, poem, "The True Democrat"; handwritten poems about
love, courtship - to wedding, faithfulness, etc.
G 5 German notes by Abraham Zimmerman, 1802-1809. (Subject unknown.)
[G 5a] Settlement of debt with Philip Erb, 1767. Signed George Schwiegel, Jacob Neff, Jacob
Saltzer.
G 6 Letters in German: Includes receipt to Samuel Rex from Daniel
Jorgens (Womelsdorf), bill of "thin were," n.d.; receipt for rum,
1794. Also, printed booklet, "The Present Large Barrel of
Heidelberg," printed by D. Pfisterer,
G 7 German broadside:
"Last Words of Francis Sheetz' liurderer, Charles McManus.' Printed
by John Wyeth in
G 8 German broadside:
"A Beautiful Herdsman's Song (about David);" printed by
Ephrata Press. Ein Lied.
G 8a German broadside:
"Spiegel eines Trunsenholdes(?)," or "Mirrow of the
Drunkard or a Short narration of his present Shame and his future misery."
G 9 Himmels-Brief. Letter from Heaven. (A very strong holy prayer.)
G 10 German Broadside:
"Ein Lied auf alle Handwerfer." (A Song of all Tradesman.)
G 11 Baptismal Certificate (German), Nicolas Zimmerman, born 1738;
entered
G 12 Baptismal Certificate (German), Suzanna Magdalena Kuhner
(Keener), born 1725 (8-20); parents - Andreas Kuhner married Maria Elizabeth
(nee Wolff). Tauf-shien.
G 13 Passport, Maria Katherina Schweicklertin from Apfeltrack; born
1718.
G 14 Himmels-Brief (German).
"Letter from Heaven," placed in St. Michael’s Kirche in St. Germain
above the baptismal font. Contains the
basic commandments and a prayer. [for
translation see H 1 on this reel]
G 15 Book (German). Das Bruder-Blatt, Lititz, 1854. Levin Reichel. Moravian Magazine, Vol. 1, #1.
Printed by
G 16 Booklet in German. Printed at Ephrata, 1793. (128 recipes for medicine for man &
beast.)
G 17 Political broadside, against Henry Clay, for James Polk.
G 18 Elaborate handwritten letter to S. Rex from Henry Diezel (in
German), 1837.
G 19 Book (German), John Lechler's Murder Confession, Lancaster, 1822.
G 20 German Papers (for translation): Includes German letters; note
from Henry Diezel to A. Rex, April 3, 1839; printed antidotes for a rabid dog
bite; accounts of livestock, farm implements; agreement regarding church.
G 21 Broadside (German): Eliz. Moore and John Charles Murder, 1809.
G 22 Pamphlet (German):
"Ceres,"
G 23 Writing Sample (German): Elizabeth Schaeffer.
G 24 Sign off estate (German), Heirs of Michael Royer, 1779.
G 25 Various receipts (German):
1776, 1795, 1797.
G 26 Murder Ballad (German):
(Song of Sorrow, printed, by a person who returned after death.)
G 27 Letter from "Old Country," from Johann Jacob Kraft,
1787. (German) Describes marriage, etc.
G 28 Political broadside (German), "To all Interested
Voters," 1854.
G 29 Selling of Lot to
G 30 Lutheran Congregation Audit (German), 1767.
G 31 Guardians' Papers: Philip
Erpff, storekeeper, guardian to Philip & Madalene Horning, children of
Wendel Horning, storekeeper, 1796. With 1778 court order and 1777 oath of
allegiance by Erpff signed by H. Schaeffer.
S. Rex witness.
G 32 German pamphlet, "The Herald of Moderation," 1836.
Against strong drink.
G 33 Grubbs Forge: Letter to
Samuel Rex from Henry Grubb, 1800. [
G 34 Guns: Letterhead, Geo. F.
Shisler, Shotguns and Rifles,
H 1 "Letter from Heaven" (English): Exact translation from G-14. Original in St. Michael's Church in St.
Germain.
I 1 Insurance policy to Isaac Rhoads, 1876.
I 2 Insurance policy, Lycoming Co. Mutual. To Peter Zimmerman, 1845.
I 3 Insurance policy,
I 4 List of losses, Lancaster Co. Mutual Insurance Co. Assessment
No. 43 and No. 60 to Miss A. M. Zimmerman, 189- and 1911.
I 5 List of losses, Lycoming Co. Mutual Insurance Co. Assessment
against P. Zimmerman, 1849.
I 6 Insurance policy,
L 1 Legal notice. Assessor's note to Henry Zimmerman, 1816
L 2 Lease, Henry Schaeffer to Isaac Bethtel, 1816-1819. For
dwelling house and tavern in Schaefferstown and 60 acres, transferred to A. Rex
and John Bombarger, 1816.
L 3 Lease (3 yrs.), A. Rex from Jacob Hagy, storekeeper, in
Cocalico Twp., 1802. For tavern house,
stables & 18 acres.
L 4 Legal notice. Petition
to Judges by Fred Oberly for tavern license, n.d.
L 5 Legal notice. Receipt of S. Rex to Martin (?) for suit against
Patrick Donagan, 1798.
L 6 Legal notice. Brief re account of Samuel Miller, Guardian of
Mary Correll nee Kressle.
L 7 Legal notice. Re Estate of Anthony Doebler, 1815.
L 8 Legal notice. From
Benj. Davis, attorney, to Miss M. Zimmerman, 1889. To collect a bill for
carpenter work.
L 9 Legal notice. Appointment of Road Supervisors, Leacock Twp.,
Lancaster Co., 1804.
L 10 Legal notice. Geo. Karch,
sheriff,
L 11 Legal notice. A. Rex, 3/5th claim against Thomas Ochey property
to be sheriffed at C. W. Kuhnley's Tavern, Schaefferstown, 1842.
L 12 Legal notice. John Elder, Sheriff, to S. Rex, Juryman at
L 13 Legal notice. Divorce - Levi Lefevre from Margaret, Lancaster
Co., 1851.
L 14 Legal notice. John Elder,
Sheriff, to S. Rex,
L 15 Legal notice. Petition to
L 16 Legal notice. To meet with
Neptune Fire Co.,
L 17 Legal notice. Berks Co.
Constable to jail Henry Valentine, 1820.
L 18 Legal notice. Copy of Oath for Board of Viewers, 1846.
[L 19 either number not used, item not copied, or omitted from finding
aid]
L 20 Legal Note. To A. Rex & others,
L 21 Legal Notice.
Pennsylvania Dept. of Internal Affairs, re land warrants, Jacob Rhoads,
1877.
L 22 Legal Notice. Transfer of
Bond, Thomas Nesbitt, attorney for Jos. Henry,
L 23 Legal notice. Treasury
Dept., Washington, B.C., Bond Receipt to Mary Zimmerman, 1868.
L 24 Legal notice. P. Zimmerman vs. Isaac Seibert, disposition in
land transfer case, 1838.
L 25 Legal notice. Perpetual injunction for Summit Branch RR against
Isaac Rhoads & others, 1883.
L 26 Legal notice. Power of
Attorney, P. Zimmerman to Wm. & Isaac Rhoads to sell timber in Schuylkill
Co., 1861.
L 27 Legal notice. Disposition of Geo. Pottorff, re removal of cattle,
1800.
L 28 Legal notice. S. Rex to
Benj. Ream to vacate premises, 1832.
L 29 Legal notice. Defendants answer, Summit RR Co. vs. et al. Schuylkill Co., Isaac Rhoads, 1880.
L 30 Legal notice.
L 31 Legal notice. Power of
Attorney from A. Rex to sell bank stock (not complete), I860.
L 32 Legal notice. Transfer of
bank stock by E. R. to A. M. Zimmerman, 1887.
L 33 Legal notice. For
L 34 Legal notice. S. Rex to
John Weidman to withdraw signatures from petition, 1823.
[L 35 either number not used, item not copied, or omitted from finding
aid]
L 36 Letters of interest: Annville, 1857; Philadelphia, 1857;
Lawrence, 1858; Portland, Oregon, 1867; Cattaraugus, 1878; Lebanon, 1883;
Lenora, Kansas, 1884; Philadelphia, 1885; Parkersburg, West Va., 1887; Womer,
[Kansas], 1887; Fort Leavenworth, 1888; Reichland, 1895; and n.d.
L 37 Letter to Mary Zimmerman re bonds and interest, 1868. Official
Treasury envelope.
L 38 Letter to Henry Bower from nephew(?), Hester Zinn, 1831. Re
death of Josiah Dillon.
L 39 Letter to P. Zimmerman, 1876.
Funeral notice of Mary Bower.
L 40 Letter to A. M. Zimmerman from Cameron Albert (?), cousin,
1862. Love letter.
L 41 Letter to S. Rex from Bro. Franklin, re religion, 1838.
L 42 Letter to Amelia (Z.) from Harry Hilsh--, 1807. Love letter(?)
L 43 Letter to S. & A. Rex from Hen. Diezel, Stmpstown(?),
1839. (In German.)
L 44 Letter to A. Rex from Geo. Troutman and Paul Stewart re prices
in
L 45 Letter to A. Rex from brother George re life on frontier.
L 46 Letter to A. Rex from M. Coshert, 1837. Looking for Samuel Coshert. (Mentions crocks
sold by Michael Long.)
L 47 Letter to S. Rex, 1821.
From Warwick (Lititz), re suit for judgement on bond.
L 48 Letter, Minerva Zimmerman to Cousin and Sister, A. M., 1861. On patriotic
letterhead, re Civil War; names surgeon and national guard members.
L 49 Letter to Wm. Rhoads, 1858. Re John Parker's land. With
pictorial envelope of S. P. Kase, fire engines and pumps,
L 50 Letter, Rev. E. R. Zimmerman to A. M. Zimmerman, 1886. From
L 51 Letter to M. Zimmerman from
L 52 Letter to Messrs. Sheffer & Rex from J. Gloninger, re bail
for Mrs. Hower, 1790.
L 53 Letter to S. Rex from friend, A. Hammond, re leaving
L 54 letterr from Lewis Kreider, storekeeper, to S. Rex, re Peter
Newman's account, 1791.
L 55 Letter of recommendation for teacher, Myles Greene, 1828.
L 56 Letters (continued):
L 57 letters (continued):
Mic.
2667 letters, Lutheran church
papers, miscellaneous items, etc.
L 58 Letters: Primarily
to Tillie Zimmerman, Schaefferstown, 1851-1910 and n.d.
Entire group includes
Schaefferstown, 1824, 1848 and n.d.; Germantown, .1855-1856, 1858-1859, 1884;
Chester, 1864; Linden Hall, 1851-1852; Lancaster, 1866; Reading, 1861, 1908;
Philadelphia, 1862-1863, 1865, 1882, and n.d.; Lebanon, 1907; Rexmont, 1910;
Spring Meadow, 1852; Pine Grove, 1873; Baltimore, 1864; New Haven, 1851; New
York, 1856; Waterville, Kansas, 1876; Minerva, Ohio, 1877, and Parkersburg, W.
Va., 1887, 1899.
L 59 Lutheran Church Papers - Schaefferstown: Includes post card of Church, n.d.; and
business papers, 1801, 1806, 1810, 1816-1817; 1820-1823; 1831-1833; 1838-1844;
1846-1860.
L 60 Lutheran
Church: List of Sermons for Parson
Ruthrauff, 1837-1849.
L 61 Deed, Petter Rihm, Junior (Peter Ream, Jr.) to Geo. Schwengel
& Philip Erph, in Trust for Church, 1765.
L 62 Lutheran
Church: List of Subscribers for repairs,
1810. Lists occupations.
M 1 Copies of 1863 and
1875 map of Schaefferstown,
M 2 Market House: 1) A list
of persons who subscribed to a promise to pay equal shares for repairing the
Market House, March 9th, 1798 (in modern hand); 2) list of names, with
"Amount of the Expences [sic] for Repairing the Market House in
Heidelberg, Augtr 30th, 1798."
M 3 Copy of notes on
petition for Market House: With original, 1783-1785.
M 4
M 5 Subscription List
for Repairs to Market House, Schaefferstown, 1798.
M 6 Marriage
Certificate: George Woodburn to Louisa
Hilton, 1852.
M 7 Medical formulas and
cures: Manuscript (4); printed (2); 7 items in red leather case.
M 8 Statement of account
between Rudolph Kelcher and Dr. Struebel, n.d.
M 9 Military warrant to Abraham Lutz to collect military fines,
1829. List of Companies and Commanders.
M 10 Military Papers: Lists on ordnances, etc., 1826.
M 11 House of the Miller at Millbach:
Includes early deeds, 1840 and 1845; history, news clippings re
photographs, correspondence re and application for placement on the National
Register of Historic Places; with letter of recognition, May 10, 1973.
M 12 Copies of old map of Millbach & Schaefferstown.
M 13 "Memory of Old Millbach," 1902.
M 14 Photos - House of Miller;
Carrie Grims House, Millbach, 1972; Millbach, 1978; photos reproduced
from the collections of the Library of Congress, n.d.
M 15 Mortgage, William & Jacob Rhoads to Benj. Cummings,
1859. Printed in
M 16 Mortgage, John Neip to Henry Mayer and David Lebenstein,
1789. Signed Henry Sheffer. (Only 1/2 of it.)
M 17 Mortgage, Cornelius Zimmerman to
M 18 Music: "Fisher's hornpipe" (manuscript score); “Song”
and "Negro Mungo's Song," in verse; "Marching through
N 1 Name list from town map.
N 2 Newspaper clippings:
Poetry, recipes, household hints, items of religious interest,
obituaries, facts and events, etc.
N 3 Newspaper clipping: 1702
map of
N 4 Newspaper subscription receipts.
[N 5 number not used, or item not microfilmed, or description omitted
from finding aid]
N 6 Notebook (wallet type), Jacob Rhoads, 1860-1870. Some receipts, etc.
N 7 Notebook of A. M. Zimmerman, 1884. Receipts, Farm at Gap.
N 8 Notebook: Some medical
remedies; some school work of Franklin Rex
N 9 Constable's
P 1 Program of Peace Jubilee,
P 2 List of some papermakers represented by watermarks on my
papers.
P 3 Papers removed from pages of 1863 Webster's Dictionary: Includes letters, 1865, 1869, 1871;
conditions of sale, signed Peter Zimmerman5 1880; letters, 1881,
1885; recipes; original and newspaper photographs; poetry and interesting facts
from newspapers; music, and miscellaneous printed material, 1872-1911.
P 4 Photographs: Samuel Rex branding iron. (4 photos) [photos available, Col. 782, folder 5]
P 5 Pictures: 2 in
watercolor (floral); 2 engraved.
P 6 Photo of house built for Henry Schaeffer's widow. (Original and copy)
P
P
Lists of Canal boats and
captains, 1853.
P
P 10 Plot plan (copy) of
Schaefferstown.
P 11 Poetry: Manuscript
and printed.
P 12 Political Items,
Miscellaneous: Printed and pictorial
material.
P 13 Political letters,
1844 and 1874. P. Zimmerman to attend
rallies.
P 14 Political broadside,
Union Party, State Treasurer Election, 1901.
P 15 Political pamphlet, "General William Henry Harrison,
Candidate of the People for President of the
P 16 Political letter to prominent men of Schaefferstown to
elect James Ross, Governor, 1799.
P 17 Political letter to N. B. Boileau, Secretary of the
Commonwealth, 1817.
P 18 Postcard, Millbach, 1909.
P 19 Property line diagrams:
1740, 1753, 1784, 1793, 1803, 1810, 1814, 1816, 1819, 1821, 1839, 1853,
1862, 1864, 1865, 1868, 1869, and n.d.
P 20 Plot Plan, John Saltzer's land in Bethel Twp., 1810.
P 21 Petition to Post Master General (rough draft) for Post
Office at Rex's Store at Brickerville, n.d.
R 1 Railroad Items: Letter,
1838; bill, 1845; schedule and route books, 1863, 1872, 1873, 1884, 1887; and
injunction papers, William Leininger, et al. vs. The Summit Branch Railroad
Company, 1880-1885.
Mic. 2668
R 2 Receipts, 1805, 1838, 1896.
R 3 Receipt, 1790. Recording of deed to
R 4 Loan payment and receipts: 1791, 1797-98, 1805, 1812,
1815-1816, 1823-24; 1830-33, 1835-38, 1842-44, 1847-1849, 1850, 1852, 1854,
1856-1858, 1860, 1862-63, 1865-66, 1870, 1879, 1880, 1885, 1887-89, 1905, 1912,
and n.d.
R 5 Receipts (recipes, for cooking): Primarily hand-written in
books or loose, one printed.
R 6 Recipe for preserving eggs.
R 7 Receipt of Peter Kalp for nails, 1790. (In German)
R 8 Religious and Sundry [or Sunday] school items: Engraving of
Johann Friederick Schmidt by J. Eckstein, 1812; booklet, "The Negro
Servant," I. Ashmead & Co.,
R 9 Letter (in German) on religion.
S 1 Schaefferstown, Copy of Articles of Incorporation of Historic
[society?]
S 2 School Ads: 1843-1881
and
S 3 School Bills and Receipts:
1823-1852.
S 4 School Work: 1837-1894
and n.d.
S 5 Sewing and Knitting
S 6 Songs
S 7 Scraps with miscellaneous information: (Not filmed.)
S 8 Stock certificates:
1876-1904
S 9 Schaefferstown Post Cards
T 1 Tax receipts: 1815,
1817, 1823, 1831, 1834, 1842-1845, 1855, 1862, 1863-1864, 1866, 1870, 1890,
1894, 1910, (in envelope - 1876-1903); with printed listing (partial) of merchandise
and present rate of duties, n.d.
T 2 Tax Stamped Paper (Impressed). 1799.
V 1 Voting Papers: List of voters,
V 2 Vendue Papers: 1811, 1814-1815, 1817, 1822, 1882, 1960
(printed), and n.d.
V 3 List (in German) of Electors, n.d.
V 4 Indenture for water fountain, 1759. Founding paper,
Schaefferstown Water Co.
V 5 Water Co.: Bills and schedules, 1846, 1910, 1911, 1951, and
n.d.
V 6 Ladies' Bazaar for Schaefferstown Water Co., 1891.
V 7 World War I: 1) Receipt
from American Red Cross, 1918; 2) Certificate to A. M. Zimmerman as owner of
Third Liberty Loan Bond, n.d.
V 8 World War II: Gasoline Ration Card, Hugh O. Lewis, 1942.
Z 1 Membership