I have lovely early PA Sampler made by Esther Chamberlain dated 1792. Would
like to learn more about her. If anyone has connections to these families
would like to share info.
Sampler which Ester made as a child is dated 1792. It is museum framed and in
pristine condition. And signed & dated by her. I do not know the usual age
when young girls made these, but I think it is safe to assume she was born
ca. 1780-85.
No info on her probable Chamberlain siblings or the names of her parents.
Peter Withington & Eve Shepler PA had son Peter Withington who married Esther
Chamberlain. Probably PA ca. 1805.
Esther Chamberlain & Peter Withington had at least two daughters: Charlotte
Withington b. 1807 marr. Peter Oliphant. Eve Marie Withington b. 1809 marr.
Henry M. Reifsnyder ca. 1830 in PA.
By 1850 Henry & Eve began to move west. In 1850 they were in Logansport IN
where oldest dau. was married in July 1850. Shortly they moved on to Ottawa,
IL . . where their two younger dau. married. All Reifsnyders died and
buried at Ottawa IL.