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     Harry B Welsh was born in 1862.¹ He married Harriet A Houck, daughter of Andrew Houck and Caroline Parmer, before 1886.¹ Harry B Welsh died in 1915.¹

     Edith T Trego married Charles Rintz, son of Jacob Rintz and Mary Anne Seiple.¹ Edith T Trego was born on 27 December 1874 at Chester, Pennsylvania.² She died on 17 October 1968 at age 93.² She was buried on 20 October 1968 at Northwood Cemetery, Downingtown, Chester, Pennsylvania.² Edith T Trego Find-a-Grave.com ID # 35065863.
     Her married name was Rintz.¹ She witnessed the death of Charles Rintz on 27 January 1943 at at home 726 West Lynwood, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona; Cause of death was cerbral hemorhage.³

     Elizabeth Patton was born circa 1848 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     John M Hershey was born on 29 April 1839.¹ He married Elizabeth Brackbill, daughter of Benjamin Hershey Brackbill and Magdelene Carpenter, circa 1860.¹ John M Hershey died on 23 November 1925 at age 86.¹ He was buried on 26 November 1925 at Hershey Mennonite Cemetery, New Milltown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ John M Hershey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 143189911 + family links.
     He witnessed the death of Elizabeth Brackbill on 23 February 1906 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was being an invalid for 20 years.²

     William Seiple married Matilda Hannah.² William Seiple was born on 25 June 1838 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,3 He died on 23 February 1909 at 130 S Ann St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 70. Cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage.³ He was buried on 27 February 1909 at Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³
     He appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He began military service between 1863 and 1865 and served with Co G, PA Cav & took part in a number of battles.² He witnessed After the war he was engaged with his brother, John, in the oil fields, Venango County for 20 years, and then went to New York State where he sunk artesian wells for some time. In 1888, he engaged himself with an English syndicatge to drive oil wells in India, and with two of his sons, Gay and John, is in that country at the present time (1903) after 1865.² He was an enginieer at oil well on 23 August 1870 at Venango, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 23 August 1870 at Cornplanter, Venango, Pennsylvania; He was living with a Edwin Hodges, also an engineer for oil well, age 21.⁴ As of 23 August 1870, William Seiple was also known as William Ciple.⁴ He was a driller on 22 June 1880 at Venango, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was an oil well man before 23 February 1909.³

     Samuel Seiple was born in 1840 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Mary J Potts circa 1864 at Pennsylvania.^2,3
     Samuel Seiple appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He was a grain dealer on 15 June 1880 at Ogle, Illinois.³ He and Mary J Seiple appeared on the census of 15 June 1880.³ Samuel Seiple and Mary J Seiple lived in 1903 at Princeton, Illinois.²

     Peter (Harvey?) Seiple was born on 19 February 1841 at Drumore Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He married Louisa Brooks, daughter of Benjamin Brooks and Jane Barnett, in 1869 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^4,5 Peter (Harvey?) Seiple married Louella H Holmes on 9 October 1901 at Pennsylvania.^4,3 Peter (Harvey?) Seiple died on 25 April 1914 at Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 73. Cause of death was chronic Brights disease & enlarged prostate.
Family Search ID # KN15-WDF.² He was buried on 29 April 1914 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Peter (Harvey?) Seiple Find-a-Grave.com ID # 58089994.
     Peter (Harvey?) Seiple was also known as Harvey Seiple.⁵ He appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 at Chesnut Level- Drumore Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He lived in 1888 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ He witnessed Harvey Seiple was reared in Lancaster County, and received a common school education. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in the 122nd Pennsylvania Volunteers I Co H and was in the Army of the Potomac under Gen. McClellan. In May 1863, he re-enlisted in Co G 21st PA Cav. for 6 months. At the expiration of his second enlistment, he re-enlisted in the same regiment until the close of the war. After the war he returned home and was married in 1869 to Louisa E Brooks, of Lancaster, daughter of Benjamin and Jane Barnett Brooks. Louisa was reared in Drumore township and for several years before she was married, she taught school. Three children were born to this union, all of whom died in infancy. Alice L Seiple, a neice was raised by Harvey and Louisa. After his marriage Mr Seiple entered the oil fields of Venango County and was engaged in the oil buisness for 18 years. He met with an accident while there, caused by a mill explosion, which for a time seriously injured him. In 1888 he returned to Lancaster County and for a time engaged in the restaurant business. About six years later he undertook a livery business, which he managed succesfully. In 1898 his wife died in Quarryville borough. On Oct 9 1901 he married Miss Louella Holmes, daughter of Dr. J. E. Holmes of Virginia. They now reside in Quarryville. in 1903.⁷ He was a man with his 'own income' on 4 May 1910 at Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ He and Louella H Seiple appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At time of this census, Louella was recorded as being the mother of 4 children, only 2 living. Census also states that Harvey had been married twice, Louella only once. She is 32 years younger than Harvey.⁸ FamilySearch Family Tree ID # KN15-WDF.

     Catharine Seiple was born on 6 July 1844 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Simon Reese before 1869.² Catharine Seiple died on 17 October 1899 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 55.² She was buried on 20 October 1899 at New Providence Mennonite Cemetery, New Providence, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Catharine Reese Find-a-Grave.com ID # 106729157.
     She appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 at Chesnut Level- Drumore Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ As of before 1869,her married name was Reese.²

     Thomas N Seiple was born on 29 October 1845 at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Alice C Brooks, daughter of Benjamin Brooks and Jane Barnett, before 1872 at Pennsylvania.³ Thomas N Seiple was buried on 21 June 1907 at Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.² He died on 21 June 1907 at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at age 61.² Thomas N Seiple Find-a-Grave.com ID # 105549820.
     He appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 at Chesnut Level- Drumore Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He began military service between 1861 and 1865 and served with 53rd Pennsylvania Regiment and served until clos of war after which he returned home and engaged in the oil business in Venango County.⁵ He was a tool dresser on 21 June 1880 at Emlenton, Venango, Pennsylvania.³ He and Alice C Seiple appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 at Emlenton, Venango, Pennsylvania.³ Thomas N Seiple was listed as a resident in Thomas N Seiple and Alice C Seiple's household in the census report on 8 June 1900 at 351 East King St, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Also living in household was Benjamin F Brooks, age 24, b Apr 1876.⁶

     Charles Wagner Seiple was born on 30 April 1848 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Susan M Gochman circa 1871.^2,4 Charles Wagner Seiple died on 14 March 1913 at Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 64.² He was buried on 17 March 1913 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Charles Wagner Seiple Find-a-Grave.com ID # 40623048.
     He appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 at Chesnut Level- Drumore Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was a farmer on 15 June 1880 at Providence Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He and Susan M Seiple appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Providence Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ Charles Wagner Seiple was a watchman on 1 June 1900 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He and Susan M Seiple appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at East Drumore Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Census states that Susan was mother of 8 children, all 8 living at time of this census.⁴ Charles Wagner Seiple appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania; a laborer on a farm.⁴ He and Susan M Seiple appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at 106 East Vine St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

     James David Seiple married Carrie Jeffries.² James David Seiple was born circa 1849 at Pennsylvania.¹
     He appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 at Chesnut Level- Drumore Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³

     Francis Shepherd was born circa 1840 at Ohio.¹
     He appeared on the census of 29 September 1850 at Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio.¹

     H Henry? Shepherd was born circa 1842 at Ohio.¹
     He appeared on the census of 29 September 1850 at Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio.¹

     Clinton Dillon Shepherd was born in 1844 at Ohio.¹
     He appeared on the census of 29 September 1850 at Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio.¹

     John R Shepherd was born circa 1848 at Ohio.¹
     He appeared on the census of 29 September 1850 at Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio.¹ He appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 at Indianola-Washington Township, Warren, Iowa.²

     Esther A Shepherd was born circa 1849 at Ohio.¹
     She appeared on the census of 29 September 1850 at Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio.¹

     Margaret Ranck was born circa 1832 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Blue Ball, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Barbara Ranck was born circa 1847 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Blue Ball, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Henry Brackbill was born circa 1854 at Pennsylvania.¹
     He appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Amos H Brackbill was born on 28 March 1854 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mary Ellen Hoover circa 1879.² Amos H Brackbill died on 21 August 1939 at Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 85. Cause of death was advanced age.³ He was buried on 24 August 1939 at Hershey Mennonite Church Cemetery, New Milltown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Amos H Brackbill Find-a-Grave.com ID # 58545241 + family links.
     He appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Clifford A Creswell was born in 1901.¹ He married Henrietta Dearolf, daughter of William H Dearolf and Ida May Rogers.¹ Clifford A Creswell died in 1977.¹

     Philetus Nicholas Claypool was born on 11 April 1885 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Ida M Bowser before 1911.¹ Philetus Nicholas Claypool died on 29 January 1955 at Pennsylvania at age 69.¹ He was buried on 31 January 1955 at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Philetus Nicholas Claypool Find-a-Grave.com ID # 64955622.

     Ida M Bowser was born on 18 January 1891 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Philetus Nicholas Claypool before 1911.¹ Ida M Bowser died on 21 November 1970 at Natrona Heights, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 79.¹ She was buried on 24 November 1970 at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Natrona Heights, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.¹ Ida M Bowser Find-a-Grave.com ID # 55813723.
     As of before 1911,her married name was Claypool.¹

     Hettie A Frantz was born on 1 October 1842.¹ She married John Carpenter Brackbill, son of Benjamin Hershey Brackbill and Magdelene Carpenter, on 15 December 1863 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Hettie A Frantz died on 30 March 1917 at age 74.¹ She was buried on 3 April 1917 at Paradise Mennonite Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Hettie A Frantz Find-a-Grave.com ID # 53702416.
     Hettie A Frantz was also known as Esther A Frantz.¹ As of 15 December 1863,her married name was Brackbill.¹