Generation No. 1
1. John2 Cassel (Christian1) was born March 17, 1732 in Zittersheim, Alsace, Germany, and died April 17, 1815 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. Pa. He married Anna Maria Gertrude 1763 in Pennsylvania. She was born February 26, 1732, and died March 26, 1797 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. Pa.
Notes for John Cassel:From Biography of Michael H. Cassell - Dauphin Co PA, 1880
His great-grandfather, John Cassel, originally obtained a grant and deed from Thomas and Richard Penn, on October 31, 1765. The original tracts of land have continued in the possession of the family down to the present time.From David Leebrick's website (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~leebrick/)
John CASSELwas born on 17 Mar 1732 in Hesse Cassel, Germany or Londonderry Twp, Chester Co, Pa. He died on 17 Apr 1815 in Hummelstown or Lower Paxton, Dauphin Co, Pa. He was buried in Old Lutheran Church, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co, Pa. DAR papers have been filed in his name. DAR Patriot Index pg 119. Service is abbreviated there as "PS PA". One filer is Robin Kay Crawford (national DAR number 637532-A592). In the application filed March 10, 1981, she cites John's patriotic service as "contributing grain and forage for the Army in 1775". As documentation, Robin cites Pennsylvania Archives 5th Series Volume VII page 1144. She cites as proof of the parentage of Mary Gertrude, three sources. The first is National DAR application 303973 by Clara L. Cassel. The second is record of Zion Lutheran Church, Hummelstown, Pa. The third is distribution of estate of John Cassel as recorded in the Court House of Dauphin County, Pa.Papers have also been filed to the SAR, where his birthplace is listed as Londonderry Twp, chester Co, Pa.Originally obtained a grant and deed from Thomas and Richard Penn on October 31, 1765.
According to "History of Dauphin County", JOhn appears to be the first one of the family to locate in Dauphin County. He obtained a grant and deed from Thomas and Richard Penn, October 31, 1765. This land is for the most part still in the Cassel family. Parents: Christian CASSEL .
From Charles Hunter
John Cassel Probate Record
D-62 Made April 30, 1814, probated May 1 1815
John Cassel of Lower Paxton Twp.
To Barbara Noler, who formerly lived with me, $1000
The remainder of my estate to my children share and share alike.
Appoint my son, Michael Cassel and my friend Jacob Shupe of Paxton Twp, my Exs.
Wit: Wendel Minnich
John Cassel (Seal)More About John Cassel:
Burial: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PAMore About Anna Maria Gertrude:
Burial: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA
Children of John Cassel and Anna Gertrude are:
+ 2 i. Christian3 Cassel, born October 11, 1764 in East Hanover Twp., Lancaster Co. PA; died October 12, 1834 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa.
+ 3 ii. Maria Esther Cassel, born August 27, 1766 in Pennsylvania; died January 28, 1836 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa.
+ 4 iii. Emanuel Cassel, born Abt. 1769 in East Hanover Twp, Dauphin Co Pennsylvania; died October 11, 1854 in Lower Paxton Twp, Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania.
+ 5 iv. Frederick Cassel, born January 16, 1769 in Pennsylvania; died March 22, 1839 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA.
+ 6 v. John Cassel, born December 22, 1769 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA; died October 28, 1848 in Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA.
+ 7 vi. Eva Cassel, born March 24, 1771 in Lancaster Co. PA; died February 01, 1848 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa.
+ 8 vii. Michael Cassel, born May 18, 1774 in Dauphin Co. PA; died January 22, 1866 in Hummelstown, PA.
+ 9 viii. Mary Gertrude Cassel, born September 24, 1776 in Hanover Township, Dauphin Co. Pa; died March 23, 1860 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA.
Generation No. 2
2. Christian3 Cassel (John2, Christian1) was born October 11, 1764 in East Hanover Twp., Lancaster Co. PA, and died October 12, 1834 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa. He married Anna Maria Barbara Berry 1780 in Pennsylvania, daughter of Peter Berry and Margaret Kiblinger. She was born March 11, 1767 in Gilbertsville, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania, and died November 20, 1829 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa.
Children of Christian Cassel and Anna Berry are:
+ 10 i. William4 Cassell, born August 15, 1784 in Annville Township, Lebanon Co. Pa; died December 1862 in Magnolia Twp., Putnam Co. IL.
+ 11 ii. Elizabeth Cassell, born July 18, 1790 in Annville Township, Pennsylvania; died May 22, 1828 in Pennsylvania.
+ 12 iii. Catharina Cassell, born June 15, 1800 in Annville Township, Pennsylvania; died April 03, 1876 in Jessup, Buchanan Co. Iowa.
13 iv. Christina Cassell, born June 30, 1802 in Lebanon Co. PA; died July 08, 1802 in Lebanon Co. PA.
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3. Maria Esther3 Cassel (John2, Christian1) was born August 27, 1766 in Pennsylvania, and died January 28, 1836 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa. She married Henrich Berry, son of Peter Berry and Margaret Kiblinger. He was born December 28, 1761 in Pennsylvania, and died September 19, 1826 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa.
Child of Maria Cassel and Henrich Berry is:
14 i. Elizabeth4 Berry, born July 03, 1786.
Notes for Elizabeth Berry:From Glenda Eisenhour March 2004
Maria Esther Cassel & Henrich Berry had a dau., Elizabeth,b 3 July 1796, bapt 12 July 1796 at Tabor First Reformed Church, Lebanon Co., PA. She died sometime before 1826.
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4. Emanuel3 Cassel (John2, Christian1) was born Abt. 1769 in East Hanover Twp, Dauphin Co Pennsylvania3, and died October 11, 1854 in Lower Paxton Twp, Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania. He married Catherine Minich Abt. 1791 in Pennsylvania, daughter of Wendle Minnich. She was born Abt. 1768 in possibly Derry Twp, Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania, and died Bet. 1850 - 1860 in Lower Paxton Twp, Dauphin Co PA.
Notes for Emanuel Cassel:From Genforum.com from Jonathan Wert - posted 8/26/02
Joseph Wert b. 1821 Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin Co., PA married Sofia Cassel b. 1824, dau. of William d. 31Jan1876 and Ann Hain. William was a son of Emanuel Cassel b. ab. 1769 and Catharine ???, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin Co., PA, and Emanuel was a son of John Cassel.
More About Emanuel Cassel:
1850 Residence: Middle Paxton Twp, Dauphin Co PA
Burial: Church of God Cemetery, east of Linglestown, Dauphin Co PAMore About Catherine Minich:
Burial: Church of God Cemetery, east of Linglestown, Dauphin Co PA
Children of Emanuel Cassel and Catherine Minich are:
Children of Emanuel Cassel and Catherine Minich are:
+ 15 i. Emanuel4 Cassel, born August 20, 1797 in Dauphin Co, PA; died October 11, 1871 in Dauphin Co, PA.
+ 16 ii. William Cassel, born June 20, 1801 in Pennsylvania; died January 31, 1876 in Lower Paxton Twp, Dauphin Co PA.
17 iii. Sarah Cassel6, born Abt. 1803 in Dauphin Co PA; died December 27, 1875 in Dauphin Co PA. She married Henry Forney; born July 24, 1798; died February 13, 1869 in Dauphin Co PA.
More About Sarah Cassel:
Burial: Church of God Cemetery, Linglestown, Dauphin Co PA
More About Henry Forney:
Burial: Church of God Cemetery, Linglestown, Dauphin Co PA
+ 18 iv. David E. Cassel, born Abt. 1806 in Pennsylvania; died Aft. 1880 in Dauphin Co, PA.
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5. Frederick3 Cassel (John2, Christian1) was born January 16, 1769 in Pennsylvania, and died March 22, 1839 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA6. He married Esther Huber 1795 in Pennsylvania. She was born November 12, 1772, and died April 24, 1848 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA.
Notes for Frederick Cassel:Will Book E - p. 255 et seq.In the name of God amen I Frederick Cassel of Lower Paxton township in the County of Dauphin .. Being weak in body but of sound mind .. First .. buried in a decent and Christianlike manner ... Item ... funeral expenses and just debts be first paid ...
Item... I give unto my beloved wife Esther as much of my household and kitchen furniture, bedsteads and bedding and tin plate stove and pipe and such other articles as she may choose ... my wife Esther shall have the field on the north side of the house where my son Simon Cassel now lives ... (she) has have as much wood as she needs for the stove to be cut and delivered by Simon ... my wife shall have as much ground in the garden as she needs all during her natural life and at the decease of my wife Esther all the household and kitchen furniture shall be sold by my Executors and the proceeds thereof equally divided between my three children Simon Cassel, Sally intermarried with Daniel Page and Rebecca intermarried with Conrad Alleman or to their heirs.
Item ... I give unto my son Simon the plantation where in he now lives adjoining Lands of Christean Landis and others containing 116 acres, 100.5 perches, more or less, for the sum of $2000 but Simon is to pay to my wife Esther the interest on the third part of the $2000 during her natural life.
Item ... it is my will that my son Simon shall receive no more until Sally and Rebecca have each received as much as he by giving him said plantation.
Item ... It is my will that the remainder of my personal property shall be appraised and sold, the proceeds divided between my children or their heirs share and share alike.
Item ... it is my will that my other three tracts of land all situate in Hanover township Dauphin county the one thereof bounded by lands of Philip Overcash, John Horner and others containing about 119 acres, one other there of bounded by the above said tract of lands of Andrew Horner containing about 13 acres and the other bounded by the above said containing about 191.2? acres shall be appraised by five disinterested and respectable persons chosen by my son Sim, my sonsinlaw Daniel and Conrad, if they all agree, but if they cannot agree, the same shall be appraised by the Orphan's Court agreeably to the Intestate Laws of this commonwealth and my son Simon shall have the first choice of taking the said tracts at the valuation, but should Simon refuse to take the said tacts, then my said sonsinlaw shall have the same right of taking at the appraisement and if they refuse to take on the same tracts either of them then I order my Executors shall sell the part of parts not taken.... the interest thereof shall be paid yearly to my said wife Esther and the other two parts shall be equally divided between my said three children share and share alike after my said two daughters have received as much as my son .... and it is further my will that immediately after the decease of my wife Esther the one Third part of the whole of my Estate Purchase or valuation money shall be paid to my said three children ... or to their heirs share and share alike.
Item... it is may will that the said appraisement shall be made within one year of my decease.
Item... I give unto my grandson Frederick Cassel son of my son Simon Fifty dollars to be paid to his father within one year after my decease and by him put to interest until my said grandson arrives to the age of twenty one years and then paid to him together with interest.
Item ... I give unto my grandson Frederick Page fifty dollars (terms same as prior item). I give unto my grandson Frederick Alleman fifty dollars (terms same as prior item). I give unto my soninlaw Michael Keller fifty cents which shall be in full of his share out of my estate real and personally.
Iem .. It is further my will that in case my daughter Polly intermarried with Michael Keller should at any time afte my decease suffer or be in want or need of help then and in that case it is my wish she shall be supported out of my estate as far as necessity requires it and shall be so provided for by my executors if my estate shoul not be finally settled. But if my estate should be settled, then each of my above mentioned three children pay an equal share towards her support out of their shares.
Item ... It is further my will that all the rest residue and remainder of my estate both real and personal or mixed shall be equally divided among my three children to wit Simon, Sally and Rebecca ant to their heirs share and share alike. I hereby authorize and empower my Executors to deliver unto the purchasers of my said three tracts of Land or either of them if sold as aforesaid a Good and sufficeint Deed or Deeds as I myself might or could do if personally present. And Lastly I hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Simon Cassel and my son in law Daniel Page and my soninlaw Conrad Alleman to be Executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other and former will or wills by me heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th May 1836.
Frederick Cassell (seal)
Witnesses: Joseph Hummel Sworn March 27
Fred K. Hummel Sworn March 27Letters Testamentary granted unto Simon Cassel, Daniel Page and Conrad Alleman Mary 27, 1839.
More About Frederick Cassel:
Burial: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PAMore About Esther Huber:
1840 Census Fact: Age listed between 50 and 60. No males listed in household
1840 Residence: Hanover Twp, Dauphin Co PA
Burial: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA
Children of Frederick Cassel and Esther Huber are:
+ 19 i. Maria4 Cassel, born January 09, 1795 in Dauphin Co. PA; died January 14, 1838 in Dauphin Co. PA.
+ 20 ii. Sarah Cassel, born November 10, 1796 in Dauphin Co, PA; died Aft. 1870 in Pennsylvania.
21 iii. J. Catharine Cassel, born July 08, 1801 in Dauphin Co, PA; died Bef. 1836.
More About J. Catharine Cassel:
Baptism (LDS): September 20, 1801, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA
+ 22 iv. Simon Cassel, born November 10, 1803 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA; died July 16, 1879 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA.
+ 23 v. Rebecca Elizabeth Cassel, born November 06, 1808 in Highspire, Dauphin Co. PA; died September 17, 1852 in Dauphin Co. PA.
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6. John3 Cassel (John2, Christian1) was born December 22, 1769 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA, and died October 28, 1848 in Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA. He married Marie Magdalena Schmitt. She was born June 1770, and died July 1848.
More About John Cassel:
Burial: St. Peters Lutheran, Union and High Streets, Middletown, Dauphin Co, PaMore About Marie Magdalena Schmitt:
Burial: St. Peters Lutheran, Union and High Streets, Middletown, Dauphin Co, Pa
Children of John Cassel and Marie Schmitt are:
24 i. Frederick4 Cassel.
25 ii. George Cassel.
26 iii. Lena Cassel.
27 iv. Elizabeth Cassel.
28 v. Barbara Cassel.
29 vi. Sarah Cassel.
30 vii. Catherine Cassel, born October 28, 1795 in Dauphin Co PA9; died February 04, 1880 in Middletown, Dauphin Co PA. She married Jacob Parthemore; born July 31, 1797 in Dauphin Co PA; died August 08, 1873 in Middletown, Dauphin Co PA.
+ 31 viii. Michael Cassel, born 1800 in Middle Paxton Twp, Dauphin Co PA; died 1861.
32 ix. Margaret Cassel, born April 12, 1800 in Pennsylvania.
More About Margaret Cassel:
Baptism (LDS): May 1814, St. Peters Lutheran, Union & High Streets, Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA
33 x. Isabella Cassel, born June 10, 1802 in Pennsylvania.
More About Isabella Cassel:
Baptism: May 1816, St. Peters Lutheran, Union & High Streets, Middletown, Dauphin Co. PA
34 xi. John Cassel, born June 18, 1802 in Dauphin Co. PA.
More About John Cassel:
Baptism (LDS): January 19, 1803, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA
+ 35 xii. Sophia Cassel, born May 07, 1805 in Dauphin Co. PA; died June 09, 1895 in West Hanover Twp, Dauphin Co PA.
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7. Eva3 Cassel (John2, Christian1) was born March 24, 1771 in Lancaster Co. PA, and died February 01, 1848 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa. She married Daniel Stroh Bef. 1795, son of Johannes Stroh and Anna Fischer. He was born August 27, 1771 in Lancaster Co. PA, and died June 09, 1863 in Lebanon Co. PA.
More About Eva Cassel:
Burial: Jerusalem Lutheran, Annville, PANotes for Daniel Stroh:
From Linnea Miller:
Daniel Stroh was Justice of the Peace for a number of years and County Treasurer in 1826. The rear of his residence was a turner's shop, where charis were made.More About Daniel Stroh:
Burial: Jerusalem Lutheran, Annville, PA
Children of Eva Cassel and Daniel Stroh are:
36 i. Johannes4 Stroh, born May 07, 1795 in Dauphin Co. PA; died January 04, 1859 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa. He married Elizabeth Drummens; born October 06, 1793; died February 01, 1854 in Annville, Lebanon Co. PA.
37 ii. Anna Maria Stroh, born February 26, 1797 in Dauphin Co. PA; died December 18, 1836 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa. She married James Bingham Aft. 1832 in Pennsylvania.
More About Anna Maria Stroh:
Burial: Jerusalem Lutheran, Annville, PA
+ 38 iii. Daniel Stroh, born February 06, 1802 in Dauphin Co. PA; died October 18, 1864 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa.
+ 39 iv. Wilhelm Stroh, born June 30, 1805 in Dauphin Co. PA.
40 v. Caterina Stroh, born April 15, 1808 in Annville, Dauphin Co. Pa; died August 1815 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa.
+ 41 vi. Elizabeth Stroh, born May 03, 1811 in Dauphin Co. PA; died September 14, 1843 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa.
42 vii. Rosianna Stroh, born August 04, 1814 in Annville, Lebanon Co. Pa. She married John Rodenbach.
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8. Michael3 Cassel (John2, Christian1) was born May 18, 1774 in Dauphin Co. PA, and died January 22, 1866 in Hummelstown, PA. He married Elizabeth Ebersole 1797 in Pennsylvania. She was born February 28, 1780 in Pennsylvania, and died September 01, 1858 in Hummelstown, PA.
More About Michael Cassel:
1850 Occupation: October 1850, Farmer
1850 Residence: October 1850, Middle Paxton Twp, Dauphin Co. PA (census)
1860 Census Fact: Living with son Jacob
1860 Occupation: Gentleman
1860 Residence: Lower Paxton Twp, Dauphin Co PA
Baptism : May 29, 1774, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA
Burial: New Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co PAMore About Elizabeth Ebersole:
Burial: New Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co PA
Children of Michael Cassel and Elizabeth Ebersole are:
Children of Michael Cassel and Elizabeth Ebersole are:
43 i. Sophia4 Cassel. She married George Sanders.
44 ii. George Cassel, born March 31, 1798 in Dauphin Co PA; died February 08, 1880 in Dauphin Co PA.
More About George Cassel:
Burial: New Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co PA
+ 45 iii. Henry Cassel, born December 10, 1798 in Dauphin Co. PA; died October 01, 1858 in Dauphin Co. PA.
+ 46 iv. Jacob Cassel, born November 01, 1801 in Dauphin Co. PA; died July 30, 1878 in Hummelstown, PA.
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9. Mary Gertrude3 Cassel (John2, Christian1) was born September 24, 1776 in Hanover Township, Dauphin Co. Pa, and died March 23, 1860 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA. She married John Philip Liebrich November 25, 1798 in Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, Lebanon Co. Pa. He was born February 07, 1775 in Manheim, Pennsylvania, and died November 30, 1827 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA.
More About Mary Gertrude Cassel:
1850 Census Fact: Mary Leebrech, age 16 in household
1850 Residence: Hummelstown, Dauphin Co PA
Baptism: October 20, 1776, Zion Evangelical Church, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co PA
Burial: Old Cemetery, Zion Lutheran, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co PANotes for John Philip Liebrich:
Notes for John Philip Leebrick and Catharine Hansin by Karl C. Leebrich, 1996
The first member of the Leebrick family to arrive in America was Johannes Philipp Liebrich 1rst, who probably arrived in Philadelphia on the "Adventure" out of Hamburg, Germany in 1754. Church records show he was born 15 January 1702 in Mannheim, Germany and dies 17 September 1785, age 81 years 8 months 2 days in Manheim, Pennsylvania and is burried in the cemetery of Zion Evangelival Lutheran Church of Manhein, Pennsylvania. the chruch record of burrials was compiled in 1942 from grave stones, some of which were severely eroded. Also the early ones were written in German. Also in the church record is a Catharine Liebrich, born February 1, 1717, died September 9, 1785 who probably was his wife.
John and Catharina had five children, John Philip Nicholas Liebrich, born 1748 and four daughters. The first was Apollonia, who married Valentine Gardner; the second, Mary Elizabeth, who married Daniel Newman 15 December 1775; the third, Hannetta, who married Charles Wilsbach, and the fourth Margaret, who married Daniel Briligam.
John appearently remarried in Manheim after his arrival, however, we have no records of his occupation. His will, recorded in the Lancaster County courthouse, Lancaster Pa. was drawn 30 April 1785. He names his children as above and places Nicholas after Apollonia and Mary Elizabeth.
In 1984, I visited the Zion Lutheran Church in Manheim with the cemetary in the side yard. The Leebrick stones are mostly red sandstone and about the fifth row back from the street and more ore less centered. The name is spelled Librich and Liebrech. One stone in German is Johannes Liebrich 1rst.
Took the Oath of Allegiance on 8 July 1777 in Lancaster Country Pa. with five other men.
More About John Philip Liebrich:
Burial: Old Cemetery, Zion Lutheran, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co PA
Marriage Notes for Mary Cassel and John Liebrich:
Salem Lutheran Church, Lebanon PA record, pg 8
Philip Liebrich & ? Cassel 25 Nov 1798, witness: the older Berry Cassel
Children of Mary Cassel and John Liebrich are:
Children of Mary Cassel and John Liebrich are:
47 i. Lucy Ann4 Liebrich.
+ 48 ii. Elizabeth Liebrich, born September 20, 1799 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA; died September 12, 1890 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA.
+ 49 iii. Rebecca Liebrich, born October 08, 1801 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA; died 1833 in Bloomingfield, Pennsylvania.
50 iv. Anna Catarina Liebrich, born 1802 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA.
51 v. Mary Liebrich, born December 03, 1803 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA; died March 04, 1884.
+ 52 vi. John Newman Liebrich, born March 23, 1806 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA; died September 22, 1885 in Simos, Howard Co. Indiana.
53 vii. Susanna Liebrich, born May 09, 1808 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA; died January 30, 1809.
54 viii. George Liebrich, born December 06, 1809 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA. He married (1) Emily Roberts. He married (2) Elizabeth Worrell.
55 ix. Catherine Liebrich, born May 28, 1811 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA. She married (1) Enoch Wade. She married (2) Benjamin Worrell.
56 x. Samuel Liebrich, born March 27, 1813 in Louisberg, Pennsylvania; died October 28, 1901 in Burlington, Iowa.
+ 57 xi. Sarah Liebrich, born January 18, 1816 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA; died December 25, 1891 in Murpheysboro, Jackson Co IL.
58 xii. Unknown Liebrich, born September 30, 1821 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA; died September 30, 1821 in Hummelstown, Dauphin Co. PA.
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