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Johann Mathias Theiss and Susanna Barbel Lauer

Husband Johann Mathias Theiss ³⁸⁶
           Born: 18 May 1704 - , Birkenfeld, Grunback, Germany ⁹⁴¹
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           Died: 24 Aig 1748 - On His Farm, Lebanon Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania ⁹⁴¹
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         Father: Hans Matthes Theis (1670-1732) ³⁸⁶
         Mother: Maria Margaretha Engel (Est 1670-      ) ⁹⁴¹
       Marriage: <arcj 5. 1726 - , Birkenfeld, Grunback, Germany ³⁸⁶^,941
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• Alternate Name

Johann Mathias THEISS
• Researcher ⁹⁴¹, Rootsweb.com/Richard Dice

ID: I524360933
Name: Johann Matheuss\\Mathias THEISS
Given Name: Johann Matheuss\\Mathias
Surname: Theiss Sex: M Birth: 18 May 1704 in Birkenfeld, Grunbach, Germany
Death: 24 Aug 1748 in Lebanon Twp, Lancaster CO, PA
Occupation: Schmied (blacksmith)

Note: Custom Field: 1730 Emigrated from Germany
Custom Field: 29 Aug 1730 Arrived Philadelphia, PA on "Thisle" of Glasgow *Was a blacksmith. *Died Aug 24, 1748, buried on his farm by Brother in law Philip Meurer (QUITOPEHILLE MORAVIAN KB)The History Matthias Theiss II by Keith Reed MATTHIAS THEISS, JR.

Matthias Theiss, Jr. was born in Grunbach, Germany, in 1704. The exact date of his birth is not known. His fathers name was Matthias Theiss, Sr. and his mother's name was Margaret, but her maiden name is not known (ENGEL). Matthias grew up in Grunbach and on March on 5, 1726, he married Susanna Barbara Lauer who had been born in Germany sometime during 1705. Susanna was the daughter of Peter Lauer and Barbara (Kohl) Lauer. Matthias and Susanna's first son, Michael, was born in Germany in 1728 and shortly thereafter the three family members left Grunbach and made their way to Rotterdam in preparation for their journey to America.

The family arrived in Philadelphia on August 29, 1730. The family is listed among 260 passengers on the ship "Thistle of Glasgow, Colin Dunlop, Master, sailing from Rotterdam, by way of Dover, to Philadelphia.

During this same time period, there were a great number of German immigrants arriving in Pennsylvania and New York. The earliest land records located to date concerning Matthias indicate that he owned 330 acres of land with the original indenture signed on September 12, 1737, by the sons of William Penn. The present location of this land is north of Rt. 442, mid-way between Lebanon and Meyerstown, in the Tuplehocken Valley. This was originally Lancaster Co., but later became Berks Co.

The original home of Matthias was a log cabin, and later owners of the land stated that they found large logs stored on the property. About 1744, Matthias built a stone house on the property for his family. The stone building is still standing today and there is a "Date Stone. in the eave of one end of the house that has "M. T. 1744. This stone is shaped like an anvil because Matthias was a blacksmith. He was also a brick maker and mason. This "date stone" is one of the oldest still in existence in the Lebanon Valley.

The old cabin is a one room building with a basement under it and is built on a bank above a continually flowing spring. Records of Lancaster county contain the will of Matthias that was recorded in 1748. On March 7, 1750, Michael Theiss, the oldest son of Matthias filed a petition with the County Court which stated. "Petition of Michael, eldest son and surviving Administrator of Matthias Theiss, late of Lebanon, deceased, with consent of Christian Lauer and Peter Ruth, brothers and guardians over the minor children, allowed that the 250 acres of land and the sawmill be sold to the petitioner. (Christian Lauer and Peter Ruth were brothers-in-law and not brothers of the children.)

On May 6, 1752, Michael filed another petition with the Orphan's Court of Lancaster Co. This petition stated: "Petition of Michael Theiss, eldest son of Matthlas Thiess, setting forth that this father was seized of 550 acres and died intestate leaving several children, to wit, Michael the petitioner, John, George, Elizabeth, Henry and David, and that the petitioner was willing to hold same according to valuation of persons chosen to view the same. Ordered that Valentine Herclerodt, Michael Copenhaver, John Imble, Christian Laman, and Tobias Pickle do value and appraise the Land. On September 1, 1752, the men appeared in court and set a value of 925 pounds on the estate.

For some unknown reason, Michael stated in that petition that his father Matthias had died intestate. This is clearly incorrect. Matthias' will was filed in Lancaster Co. during 1748. Matthias' wife Susanna was not mentioned in any of the court proceedings listed above, so it is presumed that she had died before 1748. [Text is cut off at this point.]

Father: Hans Matthes THEIS\\THEISS\\THEUSS b: 10 Dec 1670 in Ruthweiler, Rhineland Pfalz
Mother: Maria Margaretha ENGEL

Marriage 1 Susanna Barbel LAUER b: 23 Mar 1704/05 in Hirstein, Germany
Married: 5 Mar 1725/26 in Grunbach, Rheinland, Prussia
Children
Johann Michael TICE b: 2 Feb 1727/28
Johann Heinrich "Henry" TICE b: 1729 in Lancaster Co, PA
Matthias III DICE b: 1731 in Lancaster CO, PA
John THEISS b: Abt. 1732 in PA
Johann George DICE b: Abt. 1735
David DEISS b: Abt. 1737 in Lancaster CO, PA
Daniel TICE b: 1738
Elizabeth TICE b: 30 Oct 1739 in Lancaster Co, PA
Joseph TICE b: 23 Nov 1747

Wife Susanna Barbel Lauer ⁹⁴¹
           Born: 23 Mar 1704/05 - , Hirstein, , Germany ⁹⁴¹
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           Died: Bef 1748 - , , Lancaster, Pennsylvania ⁹⁴¹
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1 M Matthais Dice III ³⁸⁶
           Born: Abt 1731 - , , Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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           Died: Abt Jun 1799 - , , Pendleton, Virginia
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         Spouse: Eva Catherine Harper (Est 1735-      ) ³⁸⁶
           Marr: Abt 1752 - , , ?Pendleton, Virginia ³⁸⁶
Delbert W. Laughner and Nellie T. Vantine

Husband Delbert W. Laughner
           Born: Est 1878
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       Marriage: 4 Apr 1907 - , , Westmoreland, Pennsylvania (License Issued 1 Apr 1907) ¹⁰⁵
Wife Nellie T. Vantine
           Born: Feb 1883 - , , , Pennsylvania
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           Died: After 1907
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         Father: Hezekiah O. Vantine (1845-After 1910) ⁵
         Mother: Jennie Nancy Wertz (1850-1904)
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Mathieu Le Fevre Dr. and Eugenia Laurens

Husband Mathieu Le Fevre Dr. ⁴
           Born: Est 1750
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Wife Eugenia Laurens ⁴
           Born: Est 1750
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1 F Marie Lefevre ⁴
           Born: 11 Sep 1772 - , , Charleston, South Carolina ⁴
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           Died: 1828 ⁴
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         Spouse: Conrad Hussong (1764-1849) ⁴
           Marr: 23 Mar 1791 - , Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee ⁴
General Notes for Child Marie Lefevre

!SOURCES: IGI, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Page 264 THE ABRIDGED COMPENDUM OF AMERICAN GENEALOGY. Vol. 3 which was done by Frederick A. Virkus and published by Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc in 1987. Baltimore, Maryland. ⁴

Anna Laurey

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Wife Anna Laurey ⁴²⁸
           Born: Est 1896 - , , , New Jersey
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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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Clara Laurey

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Wife Clara Laurey ⁴²⁸
           Born: Est 1898 - , , , New Jersey
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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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Edna Laurey

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Wife Edna Laurey ⁴²⁸
           Born: Est 1900 - , , , New Jersey
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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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Elizabeth Laurey

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Wife Elizabeth Laurey ⁴²⁸
           Born: Est 1902 - , , , New Jersey
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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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Harry Laurey

Husband Harry Laurey ⁴²⁸
           Born: Est 1904 - , , , New Jersey
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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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Jennie Laurey

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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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John Laurey

Husband John Laurey ⁴²⁸
           Born: Est 1906 - , , , New Jersey
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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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Mabel Laurey

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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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William Laurey

Husband William Laurey ⁴²⁸
           Born: Est 1908 - , , , New Jersey
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         Father: William Laurie (Est 1880-      ) ⁴²⁸
         Mother: Jennie Agens (Est 1880-      ) ³⁹⁰^,428
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Lee L. Lawry and Florence Newell Vantine

Husband Lee L. Lawry
           Born: Est 1880
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• Researcher

Dear Carol,

First, thank you very much for all the work you, and others, have done on the Vantine history. It was a storehouse of information for me. I appreciated it and will continue to pour through it.

I am relatively new to genealogy. Started exploring the Vantine line because my grandfather, Lee L. Lawry married Florence (Morgan) Vantine, after their respective spouses died. He also was driving the car in which John Weir Vantine had his accident and died. But we've since discovered that grandpa was not at fault. Whew!

Re: Margaret U. Vantine could be Margaret Weir Vantine.
In the PAGENWEB site for McKean County, Early Births 1893-1905, Wetmore Township, McKean County, it states that Margaret Weir Vantine was born March 3, 1901 to W.M. and Hulda Vantine. Female. They are living on Smethport Road. So maybe the "U" in the census was supposed to be a "W." ? The "Weir' makes a little more sense, doesn't it? Just thought I'd share.

Best wishes to you

Robert Lawry
Peoria, Illinois

Wife Florence Newell Vantine ⁷⁵ ^,78
           Born: May 1888 - , , , Pennsylvania ⁷⁵^,78
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           Died: After 1920
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         Father: John Weir Vantine (1858-1941) ⁵^,76^,77
         Mother: Anna Jane Zane (1857-After 1930) ⁷⁵^,78
   Other Spouse: Robert Morgan (1886-1919) - Est 1910
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Thomas Hartwell Van Tine III and Minnie Catharine Lawson

Husband Thomas Hartwell Van Tine III ⁵
            AKA: Thos. H. Van Tyne
           Born: 30 Nov 1866 - Manhattan, New York City, New York, New York ⁴²⁹
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           Died: 23 Mar 1917 - , Manhattan, New York, New York
         Buried: 26 Mar 1917 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York ⁴⁵³
         Father: Thomas Hartwell Van Tine Jr. (1845-1917) ⁵
         Mother: Adelaide Allen (1849-1935)
       Marriage: 12 Nov 1889 - , Manhattan, New York, New York
Noted events in his life were:
• Birth Certificate, 30 Nov 1866 - Manhattan, New York City, New York, New York

LDS Film 1323502 NYC, Manhattan, Birth Index, 1866
Van Tine, male 11/30/66 #(6888) (6868?), Thos-Adelaide
• 1880 Federal Census ⁴²⁹, 1880 - Manhattan, New York, New York City-Greater, New York

Extract: 1880 United States Census
Dwelling: New York
Census Place: New York (Manhattan), New York City-Greater, New York
Source: FHL Film 1254874; National Archives Film T9-0874; Page 575C
Household:
Rel Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Thos. H. VAN TYNE
Self Male M W 35 NY
Occ: Plumber Fa: NJ Mo: NY
Adelaide VAN TYNE
Wife Female M W 31 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NJ Mo: NJ
Thos. H. VAN TYNE
Son Male S W 13 NY
Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: NY
Jefferson B. VAN TYNE
Son Male S W 9 NY
Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: NY
Sarah E. VAN TYNE
Dau Female S W 2 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Sarah J. QUIGLEY
Other Female S W 22 NY
Occ: Servant Fa: IRE Mo: IRE
• 1900 Census, 9 Jun 1900 - Ward 9, Manhattan, New York, New York

Sixth Avenue

Vantine, Thomas Jr. head WM Nov 1866 33 md 10 NY NY NY plumber rents house
----, Minnie wife WF Nov 1870 29 md 10 0/0 NJ NY NY
Lawson, Irene ?N. aunt WF Aug 1845 54 single NY NJ CT
• 1910 Census, 1910 - Ward 9, Manhattan, New York, New York

Van Tine, Thomas J. head MW 43 md1 20 Plumbing shop
----, Minnie wife FW 29 md1 20 0/0

en/l in same building as Archibald.
• Death Record ²⁴¹, 23 Mar 1917 - , Manhattan, New York, New York

VanTine Thos H 72 y Mar 23 1917 10172 Manhattan V535

Wife Minnie Catharine Lawson
           Born: Nov 1870 - , , , New Jersey
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           Died: After 1900
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• Marriage Record

From FamilySearch Individual IGI Record

Thomas Hartwell Vantine Jr., b. New York
parents: Thoams [sic] H. Vantine, Adelaide Allen
md
Minnie Catharine Lawson, b. New Jersey
parents: Asa T. Lawson, Helen Hill
12 Nov 1889, Manhattan, New York, New York

Batch No. M008292
• Marriage Record, 12 Nov 1889 - , Manhattan, New York, New York

VantineThomas H. JrNov121889Manhattan12628V535
LawsonMinnie CNov121889Manhattan12628

Children

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