In a message dated 1/1/01 11:02:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, hijodi(a)home.com
writes:
<< I found this couple recently by accident when doing some on-line searches,
and was thrilled to see a "D" with the same exact birthdate as a David
REIFSNYDER of Chester and Lancaster Cty. that I've been seeking for a long
time. His death date matches that of "David H. REIFSNYDER" whose Civil War
Pension was filed by widow Mary E., and I sent for that file 12 weeks
ago...still doing the painful waiting!
>
Dear Jodi . . . I wish I could add to what you have, but
don't seem to find
much connection.
I continue to look for more info re:
Henry M. Reifsnyder b. 1805 prob. Miflin Co. or central PA, and likely marr.
there 1825-30. Died Ottawa IL 1873. Wife was Eve Marie Withington
(1809-1875) daughter of Peter Withington (son of Peter Withington & Eve
Shepler) & Esther Chamberlain.
RELATED FAMILIES: chamberlain, oliphant, withington, shepler . . . all PA mid
1850's.