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     Benjamin Groff was born in 1843 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Catharine L Murray, daughter of William Murray and Charlotte Conover, circa 1870.^1,2
     Benjamin Groff and Catharine L Murray appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster.³

     Joseph H Groff was born on 19 September 1863 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,3,4 He married Ivy Virginia Gregg, daughter of Samuel Gregg and Martha Sullenberger, on 5 March 1895.⁵ Joseph H Groff died on 11 November 1946 at West Lampeter Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 83. Cause of death was cerebral hemmorhage. On death certificate the informant listed a Jacob Groff as Joseph's father and a Barbara Shaub as his mother. Informant was Elizabeth Weaver, daughter.⁴ He was buried on 14 November 1946 at Paradise Mennonite Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Joseph H Groff Find-a-Grave.com ID # 24395058 + full obit and family links.
     He appeared on the census of 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At this census, Joseph appears to be listed as a son of Benjamin and Catherine Groff, not Alfred and Lizzie as stated in his obituary. On his death certificate his parents are listed as Jacob Groff and Barbara Shaub.¹ He appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster.⁶ He and Ivy Virginia Gregg appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also listed with this census is nephew John born Feb 1893.
This family is living next door to Amelia Gregg and her son Harry G Heibeck.³ Joseph H Groff was a laborer on farm on 25 April 1910 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He was listed as a resident in Ivy Virginia Groff and Joseph H Groff's household in the census report on 25 April 1910 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At time of this census Ivy is recorded as being mother of 10 children, all of them living.² He and Ivy Virginia Groff appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Lincoln Highway,Eastern End Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At time of this census, Joseph & Ivy were renting the farm they lived on.⁷

     Lizzie Groff was born in 1872 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; at age 8.¹ She appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster.²

     Catherine Groff was born in 1876.¹
     She appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster.²

     Willie Groff was born in 1878.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; at age 2.¹ He appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster.²

     William H Johnson was born on 30 June 1853 at Pennsylvania.^1,4,5,6 He married Susan McGowan in 1878 at Pennsylvania.¹ William H Johnson died on 11 February 1921 at at home of son George, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 67. Funeral invitation states 'Scarlet Rash', Private at house. No children. Autos will meet 8:30 & 9 oclock trains and trolleys at Christiana.

Cause of death was acute indigestion with heart failure.^7,2,6 He was buried on 15 February 1921 at Georgetown United Methodist Cemetery, Georgetown (Bart), Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^7,2 William H Johnson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 97748718.
     He appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Smyrna Post Office, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; as 30 years of age with wife, Susan and son George M.¹ He and Susan McGowan appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Smyrna Post Office, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ William H Johnson and Susan Johnson were photographed with their grand-daughters, Evelyn & Dot (Dorothy) Hughes. circa 1920 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ William H Johnson was a retired farmer before 1921 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Susan McGowan was born in May 1852 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 She married William H Johnson, son of Moses Johnson and Anna Barbara Hagen, in 1878 at Pennsylvania.¹ Susan McGowan died on 1 February 1919 at at her home, Mt Pleasant, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 66.^4,5 She was buried on 6 February 1919 at Georgetown United Methodist Cemetery, Georgetown (Bart), Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^4,5 Susan McGowan Find-a-Grave.com ID # 97748759.
     As of before 1880,her married name was Johnson.¹ She and William H Johnson appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Smyrna Post Office, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Susan Johnson and William H Johnson were photographed with their grand-daughters, Evelyn & Dot (Dorothy) Hughes. circa 1920 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Moses Johnson was born on 10 September 1815 at Pennsylvania. Moses evidently had a twin sister, Esther Johnson.^1,3,4 He married Anna Barbara Hagen, daughter of John Hagens and Elizabeth Goodhart, before 1850 at Pennsylvania.¹ Moses Johnson died on 17 January 1886 at age 70.⁴ He was buried on 20 January 1886 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^3,5 Moses Johnson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 84370205.
     2. He, 35, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 4 October 1850 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was listed as a stone mason. on 10 July 1860 at Smyrna Post Office, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ He and Anna Barbara Hagen appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Smyrna Post Office, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ Moses Johnson witnessed Moses John(ston) is listed in directory under Bart Township. He is noted as being employed by Johnston and Helm which is a Mason contracting business. His post office address is recorded as Bart. in 1869.⁸ He was listed on census as a stone mason. on 24 June 1870.⁹ He and Anna Barbara Hagen appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 at Smyrna Post Office, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹

     Anna Barbara Hagen was born on 19 August 1824 at Pennsylvania; Birthdate on 1900 census states born Aug 1823.^1,4,5,6 She married Moses Johnson, son of William Johnson and Nancy (?), before 1850 at Pennsylvania.¹ Anna Barbara Johnson died on 15 April 1913 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 88. Cause of death was acute indigestion duration of 5 days.^5,6 She was buried on 18 April 1913 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ Anna Barbara Hagen Find-a-Grave.com ID # 84370206.
     As of before 1850,her married name was Johnson.¹ She was listed as a resident in Moses Johnson and Anna Barbara Johnson's household in the census report on 4 October 1850 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ She and Moses Johnson appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Smyrna Post Office, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ Anna Barbara Hagen and Moses Johnson appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 at Smyrna Post Office, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ Anna Barbara Hagen appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Georgetown, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also listed on census was boarder, Mary Scully, 11 yrs old, born May 1889.
Census also states Anna was married for 24 years, mother of 5 children, 5 living in Jun 1900.¹¹ She witnessed Her mother was originally administrator of her estate at her death. Anna renounced her administration and recommended her son John F. Johnson continue as administrator of Emma's estate. after May 1906.¹²

     Elizabeth Goodhart was born on 19 November 1793 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 She married John Hagens before 1824.² Elizabeth Goodhart died on 27 April 1883 at age 89.³ She was buried on 30 April 1883 at Zion United Church of Christ, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Elizabeth Hagens Find-a-Grave.com ID # 26647751.⁴
     As of before 1824,her married name was Hagens.² She appeared on the census of 1880 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; with her daughter and family.¹

     Alice L Johnson was born on 24 June 1866 at Mt Pleasant, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She married Jacob Helm in 1897.² Alice L Johnson died on 29 March 1929 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 62. Cause of death was intestinal obstruction.^4,3 She was buried on 2 April 1929 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Georgetown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^4,3 Alice L Johnson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 93093997.
     She appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 at Smyrna Post Office, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She appeared on the census of 1880 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ As of 1897,her married name was Helm.² She appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Georgetown, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Annie M Brooks was born on 23 December 1877 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She married Walter W Williams, son of Thomas Williams and Sarah Emma Montgomery. Annie M Brooks died on 15 March 1963 at 18 Mary St, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 85. Cause of death was myocardial failure due to arteriosclerotic heart disease.³ She was buried on 18 March 1963 at Georgetown United Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^4,5 Annie M Brooks Find-a-Grave.com ID # 97756181.
     Her married name was Williams.

     Franklin P. Brooks was born on 21 March 1853.^1,3 He married Emma Dosch.⁴ Franklin P. Brooks was buried on 5 April 1880 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on 5 April 1880 at age 27.^1,3 Franklin P. Brooks Find-a-Grave.com ID # 97756486 + parents links.

     Salome E. Deshong was born on 11 April 1869 at Pequea, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^3,2 She married Richard Williams, son of Thomas Williams and Jane Wills, before 1892.¹ Salome E. Williams died on 16 May 1939 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 70. Cause of death cerebral hemorrhage May 12 1939.^3,2 She was buried on 20 May 1939 at Georgetown United Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^3,2
     As of before 1892,her married name was Williams.¹ She was a witness when Thomas Williams was after his death the farm property was sold to George Welk of Strasburg Township for 5,206.81. All his heirs signed the sale agreement. on 29 March 1909 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Elizabeth (?) was born in 1822 at Baiern, Germany, age listed on 1870 census was 57, makes birth year 1813.¹ She married John A Hoff, son of (?) Hoff and Unknown (?), before 1841.¹
     As of before 1860,her married name was Hoff.¹ Elizabeth Hoff and John A Hoff appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.² Elizabeth Hoff was listed as a resident in John A Hoff and Elizabeth Hoff's household in the census report on 4 June 1880 at Westfield Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ She was listed as a resident in John A Hoff and Elizabeth Hoff's household in the census report in 1885 at Third Ward, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁴

     (?) Hoff was born at Nassau, Germany.¹ He married Unknown (?)¹

     Unknown (?) was born at Baiern, Germany.¹ She married (?) Hoff.¹
     Her married name was Hoff.¹

     Thomas J. Brower was born in 1840 at New Jersey.¹ He married Mary J. (?) before 1867 at New Jersey.¹
     Thomas J. Brower was employed as a Carriage Trimmer. in 1880 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹

     Mary J. (?) was born in 1841 at New Jersey.¹ She married Thomas J. Brower before 1867 at New Jersey.¹
     As of before 1867,her married name was Brower.¹ George A Brower appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1 June 1905 at 220 West Grand St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Also living was Anna B Brower, maybe sister of George.²

     Anna V. Brower was born in 1867 at New Jersey.¹

     Nelson P. Brower was born in 1868 at New Jersey.¹

     Elizabeth A. Brower was born in 1872 at New Jersey.¹

     George A. Bayley was born in 1848 at New Jersey.¹ He married Phoebe A Brown, daughter of John W Brown and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham, before 1880.¹

     Rebecca Janette Rintz was born on 10 October 1864 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ She married William Henry Waltman.⁵ Nettie Waltman died on 4 October 1931 at East Drumore Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 66. Cause of death was chronic Bulboa Paralysis.⁴ She was buried on 7 October 1931 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Rebecca Janette Rintz Find-a-Grave.com ID # 113025208 + family links.
     She appeared on the census of 23 August 1870 at Drumore Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the census of 1880 at Colerain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ As of before 1931, Rebecca Janette Rintz was also known as Nettie Waltman.⁴

     Laura Rintz was born on 9 April 1868 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married B Frank Wettig circa 1906.³ Laura Wettig died on 4 September 1936 at Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 68; Cause of death was cancer of the pancreas .Funeral Director was Carl Reynolds, Quarryville, PA.^4,2 She was buried on 8 September 1936 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^4,2 Laura Rintz Find-a-Grave.com ID # 116004455.
     She appeared on the census of 1880 at Colerain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ As of circa 1906,her married name was Wettig.³ She and B Frank Wettig appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at 103 W State St, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³

     Harry Rintz was born in March 1871 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Suie (?) after 1900.³ Harry Rintz and an unknown person were divorced in April 1915.^4,5 Harry Rintz filed for divorce from Suie Rintz on 19 June 1915 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵
     Harry Rintz appeared on the census of 1880 at Colerain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at East Drumore, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; He is living as a boarder with Jane Gilbert, widow, and her nieces, Jennie & Louise Homsher, and nephew, George Hacket.² He was employed as farm laborer. on 19 June 1900 at East Drumore, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He and Suie Rintz appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at East Drumore, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Harry Rintz was a laborer with the Street Crew in Quarryville. on 2 April 1930 at Quarryville, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at 103 W State St, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Mary E Rintz was born on 2 July 1871 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She married Howard W Long at Pennsylvania.⁴ Mary E Rintz died on 26 July 1942 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 71; Cause of death was cardiac failure with a hospitalization of 16 days.^2,3 She was buried on 29 July 1942 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,3 Mary E Rintz Find-a-Grave.com ID # 116502509.
     She lived between 1872 and 1942 at Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She appeared on the census of 1880 at Colerain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ Her married name was Long.⁴

     Ida Rintz was born in March 1873 at Pennsylvania.^1,2
     She appeared on the census of 1880 at Colerain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She appeared on the census of 27 June 1900 at Colerain Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Charles Rintz married Edith T Trego.² Charles Rintz was born on 13 February 1875 at Pennsylvania. Death certif states he was born in Quireville, Ill., possibly in error.¹ He died on 27 January 1943 at at home 726 West Lynwood, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, at age 67. Cause of death was cerbral hemorhage.³ He was buried on 29 January 1943 at Greenwood, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona.³ Charles Rintz Find-a-Grave.com ID # 60744817.
     He appeared on the census of 1880 at Colerain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was a clerk at Maricopa, Arizona.³

     Lillian Rintz married Clarence Howell.³ Lillian Rintz was born on 18 February 1877 at Pennsylvania.^1,4,2 She died on 5 December 1946 at Croza Hospital, Upland, Deleware, Pennsylvania, at age 69. Cause of death was acute myocardial infracture with diabetes. Funeral Director George Maxwell, Marcus Hook, PA.² She was buried on 9 December 1946 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Lillian Rintz Find-a-Grave.com ID # 116309198.
     Her married name was Howell.³ She appeared on the census of 1880 at Colerain, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She appeared on the census of 27 June 1900 at Colerain Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ She was a seamstress on 27 June 1900.⁴