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Elizabeth Jones, Don's 11th GGM

F, #16376, Deceased, b. 1618, d. 1665
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Family: Johis Nichols, Don's 11th GGF, (b. 5 July 1607, d. 8 June 1657)

Son*Robertus Nichols+ (b. 22 July 1631, d. after 1657)

Biography

Birth1618Elizabeth Jones, Don's 11th GGM, was born in 1618 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England (Tudor), EuropeG.
Death1665She died in 1665 at age ~47 in City of York, North Riding of Yorkshire, England (Tudor), EuropeG+. The cause of her death (at the age of 47) in the year of 1665 is not known-surviving in 1665 was difficult & it occurred in Tudor England
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William Nelson Jones

M, #16377, Deceased, b. about 1780, d. 1829
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Family

Family: Christiana Bright (b. 1790, d. 1827)

Daughter*Christenia Jones+ (b. 22 January 1819, d. 16 March 1897)

Biography

Birthabout 1780William Nelson Jones was born about 1780 in Somerset, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States (North America)G.
Marriage5 May 1808He and Christiana Bright were married on 5 May 1808 in Muskingum, Muskingum County, Ohio, United States (North America)G.
Death1829He died The cause of his death (at the age of 49) in the year of 1829 is not known in 1829 at age ~49 at Jackson TownshipG in Jackson, Knox County, Ohio, United States (North America)G. His death is not known & it occurred in the State of Ohio (source found in an extended death place); source found in an extended death place
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Militaryabout 1810He served in the military Captain about 1810.
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Florian Kaszubowski

M, #16378, Deceased, b. 5 May 1742, d. 12 December 1812
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Family

Family: Malgorzata Wera (b. 2 June 1752, d. 14 May 1820)

Daughter*Marianna Kaszubowski+ (b. 26 March 1781, d. 18 February 1820)

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Birth5 May 1742Florian Kaszubowski was born on 5 May 1742 at LeśnoG in Chojnice County, Pomerania, Poland, EuropeG.
Death12 December 1812He died The cause of his death (at the age of 70) on Saturday, December 12th, 1812 is not known on 12 December 1812 at age 70 in Lendy, Pomerania, Poland, EuropeG. His death is not known & it occurred in Poland
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Malgorzata Wera

F, #16379, Deceased, b. 2 June 1752, d. 14 May 1820
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Family

Family: Florian Kaszubowski (b. 5 May 1742, d. 12 December 1812)

Daughter*Marianna Kaszubowski+ (b. 26 March 1781, d. 18 February 1820)

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Birth2 June 1752Malgorzata Wera was born on 2 June 1752 in Lendy, Pomerania, Poland, EuropeG.
Death14 May 1820She died The cause of her death (at the age of 68) on Sunday, May 14th, 1820 is not known on 14 May 1820 at age 67 at UgoszczG in Bytów, Koszalin, Poland, EuropeG. Her death is not known & it occurred in Poland
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Catharin Kesselberg

F, #16380, Deceased, b. 1685, d. 8 January 1768
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Family

Family: Henry Heinrich Kesselberg Castleberry (b. 7 March 1681, d. 16 August 1729)

Daughter*Maria Elizabeth D. Castleberry+ (b. 1713, d. 23 September 1766)

Biography

Birth1685Catharin Kesselberg was born in 1685 at BrüggeG in Markischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Marriage1700Henry Heinrich Kesselberg Castleberry and she were married in 1700 in Germantown, Colonial County of Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G.
Death8 January 1768She died on 8 January 1768 at age ~83 in Germantown, Colonial County of Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G. The cause of her death (at the age of 83) on Friday, January 8th, 1768 is not known-surviving in 1768 was difficult & it occurred in the pre-1776 Province of Pennsylvania
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Emigrationbefore 1700She emigrated before 1700 from Germantown, Colonial County of Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G. Date is based upon the 1st event in the destination country
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Hanß Keÿ

M, #16381, Deceased, b. about 1707, d. after 1749
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Birthabout 1707Hanß Keÿ was born about 1707.
Marriage9 September 1749He and Anna Catharina Motz were married on 9 September 1749 in Rohrbach, Bayern, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Deathafter 1749He died after 1749 at This global place was used as neither death nor birth locations are knownG in A Conceptual Continent that surrounds the Region of OceaniaG+. The cause of his death (at the age of 42) in the year of 1749 is not known-surviving in 1749 was difficult-as neither death or birth location are known, used the conceptual continent
NameHanß Keÿ was also known as Adam.
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Anna Katharina Klotz

F, #16382, Deceased, b. 1637, d. 10 June 1707
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Family

Family: Johann Röttger Fischer (b. 28 March 1643, d. 7 April 1703)

Son*Johann Jobst Fischer+ (b. 1669, d. 14 October 1708)

Biography

Birth1637Anna Katharina Klotz was born in 1637 at WingeshausenG in Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Marriage1670Johann Röttger Fischer and she were married in 1670 at LetmatheG in Markischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Death10 June 1707She died on 10 June 1707 at age ~70 at WingeshausenG in Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. The cause of her death (at the age of 70) on Friday, June 10th, 1707 is not known-surviving in 1707 was difficult & it occurred in Ancient Germany
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Adam Knapik

M, #16383, Deceased, b. 1670, d. after 1697
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Family

Family: Elżbieta Górlicka (b. circa 1675, d. after 1697)

Son*Wojciech Knapik+ (b. 21 April 1697, d. after 1736)

Biography

Birth1670Adam Knapik was born in 1670 in Poland, EuropeG.
Deathafter 1697He died after 1697 in Poland, EuropeG. The cause of his death (at the age of 27) in the year of 1697 is not known-surviving in 1697 was difficult & it occurred in Poland (location not known; used birth place)
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Wojciech Knapik

M, #16384, Deceased, b. 21 April 1697, d. after 1736

Parents

Father*Adam Knapik (b. 1670, d. after 1697)
Mother*Elżbieta Górlicka (b. circa 1675, d. after 1697)
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Family

Family: Agnieszka Wera (b. about 1702, d. 17 October 1789)

Daughter*Marianna Knapik+ (b. 10 April 1736, d. 5 March 1792)

Biography

Birth21 April 1697Wojciech Knapik was born on 21 April 1697 at TrzebuńG in Chojnice County, Pomerania, Poland, EuropeG.
Marriage26 June 1735He and Agnieszka Wera were married on 26 June 1735 at BrusyG in Markischer Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Deathafter 1736He died after 1736 in Chojnice County, Pomerania, Poland, EuropeG. The cause of his death (at the age of 39) in the year of 1736 is not known-surviving in 1736 was difficult & it occurred in Poland (location not known; used birth place)
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Dorota Kukiełka

F, #16385, Deceased, b. 1629, d. after 1675

Parents

Father*Michał Kukiełka (b. about 1604, d. after 1629)
Mother*Barbara Czernicka (b. 1604, d. 1664)
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Family

Family: Łukasz Górlicki (b. 1620, d. after 1675)

Daughter*Elżbieta Górlicka+ (b. circa 1675, d. after 1697)

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Birth1629Dorota Kukiełka was born in 1629 in Czernica Myn, Poland, EuropeG.
Deathafter 1675She died after 1675 in Czernica Myn, Poland, EuropeG. The cause of her death (at the age of 46) in the year of 1675 is not known-surviving in 1675 was difficult & it occurred in Poland (location not known; used birth place)
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Michał Kukiełka

M, #16386, Deceased, b. about 1604, d. after 1629
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Family

Family: Barbara Czernicka (b. 1604, d. 1664)

Daughter*Dorota Kukiełka+ (b. 1629, d. after 1675)

Biography

Birthabout 1604Michał Kukiełka was born about 1604 at Czernica MłynG in Chojnice County, Pomerania, Poland, EuropeG.
Deathafter 1629He died after 1629 in Chojnice County, Pomerania, Poland, EuropeG. The cause of his death (at the age of 25) in the year of 1629 is not known-surviving in 1629 was difficult & it occurred in Poland (location not known; used birth place)
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Jacob Laas

M, #16387, Deceased, b. 1618, d. 11 September 1677
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Family

Family: Anna Schulze (b. 1615, d. 1663)

Son*Curt Laas+ (b. 1648, d. 22 March 1707)

Biography

Birth1618Jacob Laas was born in 1618 at Groß Rodensleben, Wanzleben-BördeG, in Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Death11 September 1677He died on 11 September 1677 at age ~59 at Groß Rodensleben, Wanzleben-BördeG, in Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. The cause of his death (at the age of 59) on Saturday, September 11th, 1677 is not known-surviving in 1677 was difficult & it occurred in Ancient Germany
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Anna Schulze

F, #16388, Deceased, b. 1615, d. 1663
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Family

Family: Jacob Laas (b. 1618, d. 11 September 1677)

Son*Curt Laas+ (b. 1648, d. 22 March 1707)

Biography

Birth1615Anna Schulze was born in 1615 in Rottmersleben, Sachsen-Anhalt, France, EuropeG.
Death1663She died in 1663 at age ~48 at Groß Rodensleben, Wanzleben-BördeG, in Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. The cause of her death (at the age of 48) in the year of 1663 is not known-surviving in 1663 was difficult & it occurred in Ancient Germany
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(Husband) Lamplugh, of Elizabeth

M, #16389, Deceased, b. about 1596, d. about 1616
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Birthabout 1596(Husband) Lamplugh, of Elizabeth, was born about 1596.
Deathabout 1616He died about 1616 at age ~20 at This global place was used as neither death nor birth locations are knownG in A Conceptual Continent that surrounds the Region of OceaniaG+. The cause of his death (at the presumed age of 20) in the year of 1616 is not known-surviving in 1616 was difficult-as neither death or birth location are known, used the conceptual continent
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Anthony Latus

M, #16390, Deceased, b. 1595, d. 1669
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Parents

Father*Raph Latus (b. 1565, d. after 1595)
Mother*Ann Huddlestone (b. 1567, d. after 1595)
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Family

Family: Margaret Huddleston (b. 1595, d. 19 December 1631)

Son*Anthony William Latus+ (b. 22 May 1615, d. 1698)

Biography

Birth1595Anthony Latus was born in 1595 in Millom, Cumberland, England (Tudor), EuropeG.
Death1669He died in 1669 at age ~74 at The beckG in Millom, Cumberland, England (Tudor), EuropeG. The cause of his death (at the age of 74) in the year of 1669 is not known-surviving in 1669 was difficult & it occurred in Tudor England
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Anthony William Latus

M, #16391, Deceased, b. 22 May 1615, d. 1698
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Father*Anthony Latus (b. 1595, d. 1669)
Mother*Margaret Huddleston (b. 1595, d. 19 December 1631)
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Family

Family: Agnes Margaret Ambrose (b. 1616, d. December 1678)

Daughter*Margaret Latus+ (b. about 1635, d. after 1660)

Biography

Birth22 May 1615Anthony William Latus was born on 22 May 1615 in Millom, Cumberland, England (Tudor), EuropeG.
Death1698He died in 1698 at age ~83 in Whicham, Cumberland, England (Tudor), EuropeG. The cause of his death (at the age of 83) in the year of 1698 is not known-surviving in 1698 was difficult & it occurred in Tudor England
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Margaret Latus

F, #16392, Deceased, b. about 1635, d. after 1660
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Father*Anthony William Latus (b. 22 May 1615, d. 1698)
Mother*Agnes Margaret Ambrose (b. 1616, d. December 1678)
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Family: Abraham Shipton (b. about 1635, d. 1705)

Son*Abraham Shipton+ (b. 1660, d. 1744)

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Birthabout 1635Margaret Latus was born about 1635 in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England (Tudor), EuropeG.
Deathafter 1660She died after 1660 in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England (Tudor), EuropeG. The cause of her death (at the age of 25) in the year of 1660 is not known-surviving in 1660 was difficult & it occurred in Tudor England (location not known; used birth place)
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Raph Latus

M, #16393, Deceased, b. 1565, d. after 1595
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Father*John Lettes (b. 1520, d. about 1589)
Mother*Ann Maude Rogerys (b. 1522, d. about 1588)
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Family: Ann Huddlestone (b. 1567, d. after 1595)

Son*Anthony Latus+ (b. 1595, d. 1669)

Biography

Birth1565Raph Latus was born in 1565 in Farnham, Surrey County, England (Tudor), EuropeG.
Deathafter 1595He died after 1595 in Farnham, Surrey County, England (Tudor), EuropeG. The cause of his death (at the age of 30) in the year of 1595 is not known-surviving in 1595 was difficult & it occurred in Tudor England (location not known; used birth place)
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Johann Christmann Lau

M, #16394, Deceased, b. 21 August 1696, d. 21 April 1772
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Family: Anna Cleophe Frey (b. 27 April 1696, d. 1773)

Son*Johan Philip Lau (b. 29 March 1722, d. 30 July 1781)
Daughter*Catharina Juliana Lau (b. 8 October 1724, d. after 17 October 1732)
Son*Johann Peter Lau+ (b. 19 March 1728, d. before 7 March 1806)
Son*Hans Jacob Lau (b. 11 December 1730, d. after October 1732)

Biography

Birth21 August 1696Johann Christmann Lau was born on 21 August 1696 at LembachG in Bas-Rhin, Alsace-Lorraine, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. Also shown as in "Germany (Valley of the Rhine)" and in "Moravia (N.W. Czech)"

Alsace-Lorraine is today in France
Marriage1722He and Anna Cleophe Frey were married in 1722 at WingenG in Bas-Rhin, Alsace-Lorraine, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. Also shown as in 1724; Alsace-Lorraine is today in France
Death21 April 1772He died on 21 April 1772 at age 75 in Manchester Township, Colonial County of York, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G. The cause of his death (at the age of 76) on Tuesday, April 21st, 1772 is not known-surviving in 1772 was difficult & it occurred in the pre-1776 Province of Pennsylvania DOB shown as in Germany (Valley of the Rhine) and in Moravia (N.W. Czech) Alsace-Lorraine is today in France
Burialafter 21 April 1772He was buried after 21 April 1772 at Buried at Saint Paul's Wolf's Evangelical Covenant Cemetery on Wolf's Creek Rd., near Rt. 30, west of YorkG, in York, Colonial County of York, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G. Christian Lau and his family settled in York, and by 1745 owned a mill on the Codorus Creek just west of what is now the town of Bair

He purchased many other tracts of land in both Codorus, Manchester, and Jackson townships

Christian was survived by his wife Anna Cleophe Frye and their three sons and two daughters (Philip, Peter, Michael, Anna Mariam, and Maria Magdalena

Christian was one of the original trustees of the church where he is buried

His grave stone was replaced in a ceremony on July 27, 1932
NameJohann Christmann Lau was also known as Johann Christian.
NameHe was also known as Lowe.
NoteChristian and Conrad Lau (et al) arrived from Sunderland (NE England) in Philadelphia in the Colony of Pennsylvania on 17-Oct-1732 on a pinke (a type of ship) called the "John and William" as members of Christ Lutheran Church in York, Pastor Rev. John Casper Stover (1733-1743)

They were "qualified" as a German Palatine from the area of Lembach in what is now Alsace, France

Christian as appointed Constable of Manchester Twp. in 1749 at First session of Court held in York Co

Christian's Will is dated 11 Jan 1770, probated 13 May 1772
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For those who do not have access to the 1932 document that was read at Wolfe's Church (now St. Paul's) here is an electronic version

I [the author] have taken great care to represent the punctuation as it actually appears. I've also rechecked the spelling of the names and the dates provided. My only insertion is an editorial note on where the page break is in the original document. I hope this is of help to all of you, present and future, who are searching for our past
Stephen Christian Law [Lau]

HISTORY OF THE LAU FAMILY, 1732 TO 1799, AS READ AT WOLFE’S CHURCH on JULY 24TH, 1932

In the tide of immigration that came to the shores of the New Land in the early part of the Eighteenth Century were many thousands of Palatines from the Valley of the Rhine, who came seeking freedom from civil and religious oppression. These services today are being held in memory of this large multitude who sought to establish a home in the New Land

Christian Lau came over in the ship “Pink, John and William” of Sunderland, Constable Tymperton, master from Rotterdam, last from Dover, and landed at Philadelphia, on October 17, 1732. There were 61 men above 16 years and 109 women and children, all classed as “Palatines” on the same ship. Among the names of the men may be found that of “Christian Lau” and Conrad Low, and among the names of the women and children may be found the following: Anna Gluf Lowan, Christian Lowan, Margaret Lowan, Philip Lowan, and Barbara Lowan. There is no doubt but what Christian Lau’s wife and that of several of his children are in the last group mentioned

Christian and Conrad Lau are shown as members of Christ Lutheran Church in York during the pastorate of Rev. John Casper Stover, who was pastor of this church from 1733 to 1743. Rev. Stover baptized four of the children of Christian Lau, the first of these four being baptized on February 23, 1735. This is evidence that Christian Lau was living in York County then part of Lancaster County at least as early as the beginning of the year 1735

Christian Lowe was appointed Constable of Manchester Township in 1749 at the first session of Court to be held in York County

On April 10, 1750, Christian Lau secured a WARRANT from the Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania for 150 Acres of land in Manchester Township. The greater part of this Tract was located in what was then known as “SPRINGETSBURY MANOR.” It is quite evident, however, that Christian Lau was residing along “Codorus” creek near Bairs Station as early as 1745, since reference is made to him in a warrant dated July 26, 1745, granted to his son Philip Lau. This tract known as the “MILL PLACE” was sold to his son-in-law, Casper Kerver, by the heirs of Christian Lau

On November 3, 1763, Christian Lau bought a tract of land in Codorus Township, granted to Felix Miller in pursuance of a warrant for 100 acres, dated October 28, 1746. This tract when surveyed in later years was found to contain about 220 acres and was divided into five parts and apportioned to his five surviving children

On the same date that Christian Lau bought the Felix Miller tract, he also bought a tract of land in the Manchester Township from Mark Hains for 15 pounds. This tract containing 287 ½ acres adjoined his other land. He sold the same to his son Michael Lau on January 11, 1770, and he in turn devised it to his son Michael 2nd. This tract was patented by three sons of Michael Lau, 2nd; namely: George Lau; Michael Lau, 3rd, and Jonas Lau. This tract was in the Lau name for more that 100 years

Christian Lau had also acquired a tract of about 148 acres in what is now Jackson Township, from Nicholas Shuster. On August 23, 1769, he sold this tract to his son-in-law, Casper Kerber. Mr. Lau at one time owner about 750 acres of land in what is now West Manchester Township, Jackson Township, and North Codorus Township

Christian Lau’s will was dated January 11, 1770, and probated on May 13, 1772. The first clause of his will reads as follows: “In the name of God, amen. I, Christian Lau, of Manchester Township, in the County of York, in the Province of Pennsylvania, miller, being far advanced in years and very infirm; but yet of perfect mind and memory (thanks be to God for the same) and also calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory life and that all flesh must die, do make, ordain, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following (that is to say) first and principally being penitent and heartily sorry for my sins, I commit my soul in the hands of Almighty God, in whom and by whose mercy I trust and assuredly believe to be saved, and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried. And for the disposing of such temporal estate which it hath pleased God to bless me with, I do give, devise and dispose of the same manner following.”

The inscription of Christian Lau’s Tombstone in the Cemetery adjoining this Church edifice shows that he was born on August 21, 1696, and died April 21, 1772, at the age of 75 years and 8 months. He left to survive him, his widow, Anna Cleva; and three sons and two daughters; namely, Philip, Peter, Michael, Anna Mariam wife of Elias Eister, and Maria Magdalena, wife of Casper Kerber. His widow Anna Cleva died soon after his decease

Philip Lau, oldest son of Christian Lau, was also a holder of large tracts of land. He had secured seven warrants from the proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania for tracts located in Manchester, Codorus and Shrewsbury Townships. The total acreage of these tracts amounted to more than 500 acres, and after his death these tracts were divided among his three sons: Henry and Andrew being awarded the tracts in Manchester and Codorus Townships, and Michael Lau the tract in Shrewsbury Township

Philip Lau and his wife Magdalena Genzler, were the parents of the following children: Gertrude, wife of Frederick Miller, Henry, Elizabeth, wife of Philip Rudisill; Andrew, Michael and Magdalena, wife of John Menges. Philip Lau’s will was probated on August 30, 1781

Andrew Lau and Michael Lau, sons of Philip Lau, were tanners by trade, and in later years resided in Berwick Township, now a part of Adams County. John Menges, and his wife Magdalena Lau Menges, were the grandparents of Rev. Peter Livingston and great grandparents of former Congressman Franklin Menges, of York

Peter Lau, second son of Christian Lau, was born in 1728, and died in 1806, at the age of 78 years. There was surveyed for him a tract of 281 acres in Codorus Township on account of a warrant dated May 11, 1752, for 150 acres, secured from the proprietaries of Pennsylvania. This tract adjoined his father, Christian Lau’s, land and parts of this tract have been held by Laus and their descendants since 1752

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Peter Lau devised this tract of 281 acres to his two sons, Andrew Lau and George Lau, and a tract of 44 ¼ acres in the same township to his son-in-law, Valentine Bergheimer. Peter Lau and his wife, Susanna Lau, left to survive them, two sons, namely, Andrew and George; and five daughters, namely, Magdalena, wife of George Philip Gentzler; Anna Maria, wife of Daniel Rynold,; Catharina, wife of Valentine Alt; Eve, wife of Rynold, and Susanna, wife of Valentine Bergheimer. The remains of Peter Lau and his wife Susanna Lau are buried in the graveyard at this place

Michael Lau, youngest son of Christian Lau, was born May 2nd, 1736, and died June 2nd, 1795. Michael Lau, elder, and his wife Anna Mary Lau, residents of Manchester Township, were the parents of the following children: Peter, Catherine, wife of Christian Null; Magdalen, wife if Henry Wehler; Elizabeth, wife of Henry Winder; Michael, Anna Mary, wife of Philip Gentzler; Margaret, Christian and Susanna. After the decease of Michael Lau, elder, his two surviving sons acquired his real estate; Michael, 2nd, being awarded his father’s dwelling plantation of 287 ½ acres in Manchester Township, and Peter, the eldest son, being awarded a tract of about 300 acres in Codorus Township

Michael Lau, the second, born February 23, 1771, died July 16, 1839; was a resident of West Manchester Township. He and his wife, Margaret Eyster, were the parents of the following children: John, Rebecca, wife of Samuel Bowman; Michael, 3rd; George, Jonas, Jacob, Susanna, wife of Solomon Weigel; Elizabeth, wife of John Sleder; Joshua and Anna Maria, wife of William Lau

Peter Lau, son of Michael Lau, elder, was a resident of Codorus Township. His wife’s name was Barbara nee Renoll Lau. They were parents of the following children: Michael, Samuel, Daniel, David, Peter, Anna Mary, wife of Jacob Kerchner; Susanna, wife of Christian Rohrbach; Elizabeth, wife of Michael Emig, and Polly Lau

Andrew, son of Peter and Susan Lau, was born October 7, 1751, and died 1822. He was a resident of Codorus Township. In his will dated March 21, 1816, and probated February 22, 1822, he names his ten children from his first wife (Elizabeth) as follows: Michael, George (deceased); Susanna, wife of Velta Ald; Elizabeth, wife of Philip Ald; Frederick, Joseph, Christian, Perie, wife of Jacob Raver; Bolly, wife of John Helsel, and Catharina, wife of David Brillhart. His second wife’s name was Magdalena, and their children were: William Lau; Eliza, wife of Daniel Klinedinst; George Lau and Juliana, wife of Abraham Hossler

Christian Lau, son of Andrew and Elizabeth Lau, was born August 19, 1782, and died September 30, 1862. He and his wife Rosanna nee Zeigler Lau were the parents of the following children: Elias, father of Rev. J. B. Lau; Peter Lafayette, Julian, wife of George Reber; Catherine, wife of John Gunnet; Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Gunnet; Anna, wife of Jesse Behler; Kassie, wife of John Ruth; Lydia, wife of Daniel Hamm, and Christinna, wife of John Kessler

Dr. Henry Eyster Jacobs, who died about two weeks ago, former president of the Mt. Airy Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, was a descendant of Elias Eyster and his wife Anna Maria nee Lau Eyster

Family traditions inform us that when the Laus first came to the vicinity of Bairs Station, they lived in a wigwam-like shelter, and that the Laus compensated the Indians for their land, even though they had paid a yearly rent to the Proprietaries. Like William Penn, they felt that the land rightfully belonged to the Indians

The names of several of Christian Lau’s grandsons are found in the records of those who served in the Revolutionary War. Among the descendants of Christian Lau, may be found the names of Governors of States, members of State Legislatures, members of Congress, doctors, lawyers, ministers and members of other professions

The Christina names: Andrew, George, Michael, Peter, Anna Mary, Elizabeth, Magdalena and Rebecca, are found quite frequently among the Laus

There are about forty baptisms of Laus' recorded in the early records of this church, and there are many burials of Laus and their descendants at this place

According to the records in the Recorder of Deeds office, in York, Penna., Christian Lau and Peter Lau were the trustees and representatives for the Lutheran Church of Manchester Township, and Peter Wolf and Frederick Remer were the trustees and representatives for the Reformed Protestants, in Manchester Township, on October 15th, 1763, when the first tract of two and one-half acres were bought from Jacob Zeigier for this church property and burial ground
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The following is additional data concerning Lau families:

John George Lau, [(born 1754, died 1808) son of Peter and Susan Lau,] and his wife Magdalena Lau left issue to survive them: George Lau, Peter Lau, Jacob Lau, Daniel Lau, Eve, wife of George Lau; Margaret, wife of George Baker; Polly, wife of David Kleindinst, and Catharine Lau

Peter Lau, [(born April 2, 1802, died 1889 son of Peter and Barbara nee Renoll Lau,] and his wife Nancy nee Hoff Lau to survive them: Jesse Lau, Elizabeth, wife of Peter Senft; Lydia, wife of a Mr. Winand; May, wife of Jonas Royer; Catharine Lau; Peter H. Lau; Sarah, married to a Mr. Pressel, a Mr. Bair and Mr. Michael Klinedinst; Nancy, wife of Mr. George Welsh, and Cornelius H. Lau

Michael Lau, 3rd, [(born April 21, 1799, died December 9, 1858), son of Michael Lau, 2nd., and his wife Margaret nee Eyster;] and his wife Catharine nee Wolf Lau were the parents of the following children: Lydia nee Lau Renoll, Hezikiah Lau, Isaac W. Lau, Catharine nee Lau Spangler, Sarah nee Lau Burgard, Rebecca Lau, Michael W. Lau, Elizabeth Jane nee Lau Reynold, and Israel Lau
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"Descendants of Christian Lau" manuscript in a Plonk book

Christian Lau and his wife Anne Cleva, and sons Philip and Peter, came to America on the ship "Pink John and William" of Sunderland, constable Tymperton, Master from Rotterdam, last from Dover, and landed at Philadelphia, PA, on 17 October 1732

From 1733 to 1743 Christian Lau is shown as a member of Christ Lutheran Church, York, PA. Rev Casper Stover baptised four children of Christian Lau on 23 Feb 1735. In 1749 Christian Lau was appointed Constable of Manchester Township at the first session of Court to be held in York County

On April 10, 1750, Christian Lau secured a warrant from the Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania for 150-acres of land in Manchester Township. The greater part of this tract was located in what was then known as Springetsbury Manor. At one time he owned 750 acres of land in what is now West Chester Township, Jackson Township and Codorus Township

He and his sons Philip, Peter and Michael, lived along the Codorus Creek, near Bair's Station, about nine miles west of York, PA, and about four air-line miles from Thomasville, PA, according to records in the office of Register of Deeds, in York, PA

Family traditions informm us that when the Laus first came to the vicinity of Bair's Station they lived in a wigwam-like shelter, and that they compensated athe Indians for their land, even though they paid a yearly rent to the Proprietaries. Like William Penn, they felt that the land rightfully belonged to thel Indians

Christian Lau of Manchester Township took the sacrament 17th day of August 1768, was naturalized at York Assises 20th May 1768. (Pa. Arch. 2nd Series, Vol. 2, page 402). !"Our Kin" by Hoffman

The surname Lau is also spelled Low, Lowe and Lough.
Person SourceHe had person sources.1
Baptism26 August 1696He was baptized on 26 August 1696 at PirmasensG in Pfalz, Bayern, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Arrival17 October 1732He arrived in the US at in Philadelphia, Colonial County of Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G, on or around on 17 October 1732 an actual Immigration event may not be present. Johann Christmann Lau emigrated with his family to the Colony of Pennsylvania, arriving in Philadelphia on a pinke (a type of ship) called the "John and William" on October 17, 1732 and was "qualified" as a German Palatine from the area of Lembach in what is now Alsace, France
Occupation1749In 1749 Johann Christmann Lau was a Constable of Manchester Township in Manchester Township, Colonial County of York, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G. Assigned at the first session of Court that was held in York County
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Johann Peter Lau

M, #16395, Deceased, b. 19 March 1728, d. before 7 March 1806

Parents

Father*Johann Christmann Lau (b. 21 August 1696, d. 21 April 1772)
Mother*Anna Cleophe Frey (b. 27 April 1696, d. 1773)
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Family

Family: Susanna Ness (b. 15 April 1732, d. 1 January 1801)

Daughter*Maria Magdalena Lau+ (b. 22 August 1749, d. 24 September 1801)

Person Exhibits

Palitinate [in one of several areas, pending assessment]

Biography

Birth19 March 1728Johann Peter Lau was born on 19 March 1728 at LembachG in Weißenburg, Alsace-Lorraine, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. Alsace-Lorraine is today in France
Marriage1748He and Susanna Ness were married in 1748 in Codorus Township, Colonial County of York, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G.
Marriage1751He and Anna Maria were married in 1751 in Codorus Township, Colonial County of York, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G.
Marriage27 September 1763He and Maria Magdalena Gentzler were married on 27 September 1763 in Åbenrå, Sønderjylland, Denmark, EuropeG.
Deathbefore 7 March 1806He died The cause of his death (at the age of 78) on Friday, March 7th, 1806 is not known before 7 March 1806 in Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)G. His death is not known & it occurred in the State of Pennsylvania
Burial7 March 1806He was buried on 7 March 1806 at Buried in the St. Paul's (Wolf's) CemeteryG in Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)G. Cause of death is not known / NFIA
Person SourceJohann Peter Lau had person sources.1
Arrival17 October 1732He arrived in the US at in Philadelphia, Colonial County of Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G, on or around on 17 October 1732 an actual Immigration event may not be present. He emigrated with his family to the Colony of Pennsylvania, arriving in Philadelphia on a pinke (a type of ship) called the "John and William" on October 17, 1732
Historical factabout 1754He; in Codorus Township, Colonial County of York, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G, about 1754. Location is presumed; event is from media
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Maria Magdalena Lau

F, #16396, Deceased, b. 22 August 1749, d. 24 September 1801

Parents

Father*Johann Peter Lau (b. 19 March 1728, d. before 7 March 1806)
Mother*Susanna Ness (b. 15 April 1732, d. 1 January 1801)
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Family

Family: Johann Valentine Ault (b. 22 March 1750, d. 11 October 1826)

Daughter*Margaret Elizabeth Wittmore Ault+ (b. 28 December 1772, d. 28 March 1858)

Biography

Birth22 August 1749Maria Magdalena Lau was born on 22 August 1749 at West ManchesterG in Manchester Township, Colonial County of York, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G.
Marriage27 March 1774Johann Valentine Ault and she were married on 27 March 1774 at West ManchesterG in Manchester Township, Colonial County of York, Province of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America (North America)G.
Death24 September 1801She died The cause of her death (at the age of 52) on Thursday, September 24th, 1801 is not known on 24 September 1801 at age 52 in Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania, United States (North America)G. Her death is not known & it occurred in the State of Pennsylvania
NameMaria Magdalena Lau was also known as Anna Maria.
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
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Lüdicke Ledderbogen

M, #16397, Deceased, b. 1600, d. 1662
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Family

Family: Elisabeth Zimmermann (b. 19 August 1604, d. after 1625)

Son*Jochen Lederbogen+ (b. 1625, d. 23 April 1702)

Biography

Birth1600Lüdicke Ledderbogen was born in 1600 at BornstedtG in Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Marriage4 September 1625He and Elisabeth Zimmermann were married on 4 September 1625 at BornstedtG in Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. Also shown as in "Drackenstedt"
Death1662He died in 1662 at age ~62 at BornstedtG in Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. The cause of his death (at the age of 62) in the year of 1662 is not known-surviving in 1662 was difficult & it occurred in Ancient Germany
NameLüdicke Ledderbogen was also known as Lutike, Ludwig.
Person SourceHe had person sources.1
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Elisabeth Zimmermann

F, #16398, Deceased, b. 19 August 1604, d. after 1625

Parents

Father*Joachim Zimmermann (b. 1545, d. 11 March 1623)
Mother*Susanne Rusche (b. 1564, d. 11 March 1632)
Pedigree Link

Family

Family: Lüdicke Ledderbogen (b. 1600, d. 1662)

Son*Jochen Lederbogen+ (b. 1625, d. 23 April 1702)

Biography

Birth19 August 1604Elisabeth Zimmermann was born on 19 August 1604 at DrackenstedtG, in Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Marriage4 September 1625Lüdicke Ledderbogen and she were married on 4 September 1625 at BornstedtG in Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. Also shown as in "Drackenstedt"
Deathafter 1625She died after 1625 in Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. The cause of her death (at the age of 21) in the year of 1625 is not known-surviving in 1625 was difficult & it occurred in Ancient Germany (location not known; used birth place)
NameElisabeth Zimmermann was also known as Elsa.
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
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John Lettes

M, #16399, Deceased, b. 1520, d. about 1589
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Family

Family: Ann Maude Rogerys (b. 1522, d. about 1588)

Son*Raph Latus+ (b. 1565, d. after 1595)

Biography

Birth1520John Lettes was born in 1520 in Farnham, Surrey County, England (Tudor), EuropeG.
Deathabout 1589He died about 1589 at age ~69 in England (Tudor), EuropeG+. The cause of his death (at the age of 69) in the year of 1589 is not known-surviving in 1589 was difficult & it occurred in Tudor England
NameJohn Lettes was also known as Latus.
Person SourceHe had person sources.1
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Elizabeth Manby

F, #16400, Deceased, b. 1640, d. 6 March 1689
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Parents

Father*Francis Manbye (b. 2 October 1617, d. 30 April 1699)
Mother*Elizabeth Dutton (b. 23 August 1618, d. after 1640)
Pedigree Link

Family

Family: Thomas Hancock (b. 14 September 1653, d. June 1710)

Daughter*Elizabeth Hancock+ (b. 18 March 1664, d. 1762)

Biography

Birth1640Elizabeth Manby was born in 1640 in Uley, Gloucestershire, England (Tudor), EuropeG.
Death6 March 1689She died on 6 March 1689 at age ~49 in Uley, Gloucestershire, England (Tudor), EuropeG. The cause of her death (at the age of 49) on Sunday, March 6th, 1689 is not known-surviving in 1689 was difficult & it occurred in Tudor England
Person SourceElizabeth Manby had person sources.1
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