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----Original Message Follows----
From: "Jim Huffaker" <jehuff(a)charter.net>
Reply-To: BRETHREN-L(a)rootsweb.com
To: BRETHREN-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [BRE] Dunkers of Virginia
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 12:07:30 -0500
F.B. Kegley claims in his "Virginia Frontier" that in 1745 the Eckerlin
brothers left Ephrata and led a group of men into Virginia and created a
settlement and named it Mahanaim. He lists the men (or families since he
used plural form of last name) and "Huffacres" was the last name on the
list.
Have details survived over Mahanaim or on the families who lived there?
Kegley goes on to say because of threats from Indians the Dunkers abandoned
Mahanaim and some returned to Pennsylvania in 1755 - 1756.
The following can be substantiated:
(1) Joh Michael Hoffacker of Mutterstadt, Germany b 1700, arrived in
Philadelphia Sep 1732
(2) An illegitimate child named John Michel Hofacker was Christened in 1744
"of John Michel Hofacker"
(3) Michael Hoffecker's first child (George) was born 1757
(4) Michael Hoffecker immigrated down the Shenandoah in 1768 to near present
day, Saltville, VA. He changed spelling of surname to Huffaker.
(5) In late 1700s Michael and wife gifted land for a Church and Cemetery and
named the Church "Mahanaim". The first and second Mahanaims were about 20
miles apart.
(6) A family historian connects virtually all Hoffackers to the child born
1744 and I am not DNA match with two "descendants" nor those two a match to
each other.
(7) I am a DNA match with a present day Hoffecker and that is the original
spelling Michael used in 1757.
(8) That Hoffecker has a well documented paper trail to Mannheim to a
Johannes b 1706.
(9) Neither Michael nor the 1732 Immigrant are in the paper trial.
(10) The 1732 Immigrant's parents and siblings in Mutterstadt are known and
the immigrant was the eldest.
(11) Mutterstadt and Mannheim are close and Archives in both cities have no
information earlier than about 1690. It is likely (but unproven) the
Mutterstadt Hoffackers and Mannheim Hoffeckers were related with earlier
origins in Switzerland.
The first five facts could be woven into a narrative with Kegley's history
to be: The immigrant was the Huffacre in the Dunker list. It is not
conclusive he fathered the illegitimate child and probably not relevant. The
immigrant's son was Michael who grew to manhood in Mahanaim, VA. He and
father returned to Pennsylvania (somewhere close to York) around 1756 where
Michael married and had his first child. After the French and Indian War,
Michael brought his family to Virginia and later named a Church "Mahanaim"
over fond memories of his youth with the Dunkers.
Nothing earlier than 1757 in the above narrative can be substantiated.
The immigrant might also have been a Dunker (Tunker) in Germany and that was
a reason to immigrate. After landing in 1732, he went to Ephrata and
anonymity until he appeared in 1744 at a Christening where (perhaps) he
adopted an illegitimate child and gave it his name.
Resources I have exhausted:
Ephrata Cloister's Archivist, Virginia Archives and Archivist, several
Professional Genealogists in Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Yet I feel there must exist more detail somewhere about this old Mahanaim
Community of 1745 - 1756.
I hope someone on this list has a resource or information that would tie the
facts and a narrative together.
Jim Huffaker
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Hi Listers,
I am trying to research the family of George Coates b.1831 Goole Yorks. His parents wereb John and Mary. Would welcome any contact.
Regards, Sue
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From: Russell Baker <russell.baker(a)ARKANSAS.GOV>
Reply-To: Russell Baker <russell.baker(a)ARKANSAS.GOV>
To: ARCHIVES(a)LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU
Subject: [ARCHIVES] diazo film supplier
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 15:48:25 -0600
Colleagues:
One of my Board members wants us to consider offering patrons 35 mm
diazo microfilm copies as well as our current silver copies. She thinks
it would be cheaper for our patrons. I our local supplier does not do
any diazo any more except for microfiche. I have found some companies
who to 16 mm diazo but no one who does 35 mm anymore. Anyone know of a
supplier in the mid south who might do this? (And yes, I told her that
diazo was not a permanent copy) Thanks.
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Russell P. Baker, CA
Archival Manager
Arkansas History Commission and State Archives
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
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The new test in Gab's group has been extended to 37 markers...exact
match...I've still not gotten a family file on this one, to attach to the
file number
http://www.coatsarchive.us
Well, we had one kit paid via the FTDNA general fund and FTDNA matched it so
we have $124.00 in the FTDNA general fund....:)
And then the $24 or $29.00 in the Coats DNA project fund...any objects if I
see how to put that money into the FTDNA fund? not sure how to do it...but
I'll see if we can...
Current Balance: $124.00
FTDNA Balance: $124.00
This is what that new report looks like these are two kits out of my
line...Rev Will and John Coats
***************
FTDNATiP Report
Family Tree DNA Time Predictor*
Version 1.0 - Patent Pending
In comparing 12 markers, the probability that Coats and Coats shared a
common ancestor within the last...
100 years
is 7.22%
200 years
is 20.28%
300 years
is 34.64%
400 years
is 48.07%
500 years
is 59.66%
600 years
is 69.20%
Refine your results with paper trail input
The above numbers are based exclusively on the comparison of their Y-DNA
results, which show 1 mismatches.
However, these results can be refined if their paper trail indicates that no
common ancestor between Coats and Coats could have lived in a certain number
of past generations.
If you don't know this information for a fact, do not change the "1" in the
box in the next paragraph. However, if you have the information, please
enter in the box and click on the recalculate button.
Coats and Coats did not share a common ancestor in the last generation(s).
(FTDNA counts 25 years per generation).
.
They have a new proceedure if you want to pay for someone elses kit...or
contribute to a general fund for your group...this is administered by
FTDNA...it then shows a total amount on the Coats group administrators
page....
If you want others to contribute to the general fund for this project send
the following link: http://www.familytreedna.com/contribution.html
Procedure to order a kit that will benefit from the General Fund:
a) Order the kit using the "Invoice" method
b) Email juliew(a)familytreedna.com the Kit # and your instructions on how to
apply funds to it. For example: "Kit 12345 , apply $50 from donor and $25
from FTDNA", or "Kit 12345 , apply $25 from FTDNA", or "Kit 12345 , apply
$25 from donor". Of course, the values are only for example purposes - you
can use any amounts, as long as the contribution that comes from the FTDNA
matching gift is limited to $25 per kit. Remember the FTDNA matching gifts
expire on 12/31/04.
c) We will make the adjustment on the record and on the corresponding
invoice.
d) The kit owner can then either call us with credit card information for
the remaining portion, or simply send us that credit card information or
check along with his kit back to us.
The following is a log of your General Fund entries:
Current Balance: $0.00
FTDNA Balance: $0.00
I'm not exactly sure how this works yet....more later...
Those that have inquired about the return time for recent test orders:
estimated date is 1/1/05 or about 2 1/2 months...
I've been uploading and updating the files in the Coats Archive, I've
started with SC first, working from the bottom layer of pages....I'm also
trying to convert multiple pages to one page files which will decrease the
file size...so rather than 1 2MB file there might be 3 or 4 700kb files....
http://www.coatsarchive.us
Char
----Original Message Follows----
From: <max(a)familytreedna.com>
To: <coats(a)hotmail.com>,<jwcoats(a)htc.net>
Subject: FTDNATiP launched: DNA Estimates Ancestry Timeline
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 11:45:33 -0600
To Coats group manager,
Family Tree DNA is proud to share with our Group Administrators the Press
Release that we will be distributing tomorrow, on occasion of the
launching of FTDNATiP - the first TMRCA predictor based on marker specific
mutation rates. This new tool will be available to you before the end of
the day at your GAP, by going to the "Member" page/Genetic Distance
"Report" for the individual that you want to use as the basis of
comparison. There will be an FAQ link in the FTDNATiP Report page.
DNA Estimates Ancestry Timeline
Worlds most powerful DNA genealogical tool launched
HOUSTON, November 22 - Family Tree DNA, (www.FamilyTreeDNA.com), the world
leader in Genetic Genealogy, launched today FTDNATiP, the first program
that allows two individuals who have tested their DNA and obtained the
values for specific Y-chromosome markers, to compare them and estimate the
probability, expressed in percentage values, that they shared a common
ancestor within a certain number of years.
This program, coupled with results of a mutation rate study conducted by
the University of Arizona, and presented by Family Tree DNA at the 1st
International Conference on Genetic Genealogy on Oct. 30, 2004, has
resulted in an extremely powerful new tool for genealogists. FTDNATiP
incorporates specific mutation rates that have been proven to differ
across the Y-chromosome markers, greatly increasing the power and
precision of estimates of Time to the Most Recent Common Ancestor (TMRCA)
between two individuals.The University of Arizona mutation rate study
generated values significantly higher than those typically reported in the
literature.
These results arose from collaboration between Family Tree DNA, the
University of Arizona Genomics Analysis Techonolgy Core, which is one of
the world leading laboratories for Y-chromosome research, and one of the
worlds leading statistical geneticists, Dr. Bruce Walsh.
Since its inception, in April of 2000, Family Tree DNA has been associated
with the Genomics Analysis Techonolgy Core, led by Dr. Michael Hammer, one
of the world's foremost authorities in the field of Genetics. Having other
renowned scientists in its advisory board, Family Tree DNA is the world
leader and only organization in the field of Genetic Genealogy that has
been constantly developing the science that enables many genealogists
around the world advance their families' research, and to fill the gap
between genealogy and anthropology.
E-mail me any time!
Max Blankfeld
Vice-President, Operations and Marketing
http://www.FamilyTreeDNA.com
"History Unearthed Daily"
max(a)familytreedna.com
713-868-1438
Well, that DNA result yesterday was an at least known link to Gab's
group...we have another new test that might connect with Big John...
We have three 37 marker upgrads still waiting to come back...one for the
test above and two more from Marm's group...
I'll get it right....:)
Char
That's great Joe! I hope it gives you guys some more significant
leads. Linda
At 12:18 AM 11/16/2004, Charlotte Coats wrote:
>We have another perfect for Gab's group...not sure how he connects he
>thought via Big John Coats but maybe not...
>
>You can see the new results at:
>
>http://www.coatsarchive.us
>
>I heard something about, you don't need to add the www any more to url and
>it appears both ways will work to get there...you can also still get to
>the old site via the old url....so both sites are going at present...as
>though I don't have enough to do....:)
>
>Now, this is the new site, it is a no frills, loaded with info site....:)
>you'll find links on the top, bottom and left side if there are any
>additional links to the page...I've got lots of documents up, not all and
>there are no records there yet...
>
>I have a couple of DNA family records that are not linked, I may have lost
>them in the process or I have put them in another file...so if you don't
>have a recorded linked to the kit number, you can send me another or I
>will contact you later if I can't find it...
>
>Happy Happy Turkey Day!!
>
>Char
>
>
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LINDA COATE,
Columbus, Ohio
lcoate(a)ancestrees.com
www.ancestrees.com
GAB's Group
I have noticed in several of the marriages SMITH names have come up.
Now I know that SMITH is a very common name but, has anyone looked to see if there is a relationship between these SMITH's?
There is for example
Daniel Coats (m) Martha Smith (who were her parents?)
Pollard Hickman Coates (m) Martha (Patsy) Smith (Parents Gideon Smith and Martha Lane)
Hmmm... born in NORTH CAROLINA where Daniel Coats and Gabriel were born.
Hey Joe... maybe we can backdoor this thing thru the Smith's.
Robbie
Mistake: there are no documents at the new site...only the web
pages...sorry...
the new DNA results are only at the new site:
http://www.coatsarchive.us
Sorry....Char
We have another perfect for Gab's group...not sure how he connects he
thought via Big John Coats but maybe not...
You can see the new results at:
http://www.coatsarchive.us
I heard something about, you don't need to add the www any more to url and
it appears both ways will work to get there...you can also still get to the
old site via the old url....so both sites are going at present...as though I
don't have enough to do....:)
Now, this is the new site, it is a no frills, loaded with info site....:)
you'll find links on the top, bottom and left side if there are any
additional links to the page...I've got lots of documents up, not all and
there are no records there yet...
I have a couple of DNA family records that are not linked, I may have lost
them in the process or I have put them in another file...so if you don't
have a recorded linked to the kit number, you can send me another or I will
contact you later if I can't find it...
Happy Happy Turkey Day!!
Char
Does anyone remember if there is a Coate branch that has DNA tested that
descends from whomever Joan Sisom's husband was? Her husband was the
progenitor of a major Philadelphia grouping of Coates.
LINDA COATE,
Columbus, Ohio
lcoate(a)ancestrees.com
www.ancestrees.com
This is a letter for Gary W. Coats or anyone who can help this particular
person on her Thomas Coats of Phili.
>X-POP3-Rcpt: lcoate(a)ancestrees.com
>Subject: Gary W. Coats
>Sensitivity:
>To: lcoate(a)ancestrees.com
>X-Mailer: Lotus Notes Release 6.0.3 September 26, 2003
>From: Christopher Coates <Christopher.Coates(a)usa.dupont.com>
>Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:10:11 -0500
>X-MIMETrack: Serialize by Router on CDCLNMH2/DuPont_MHUB(603HF602|October
>06, 2004) at
> 11/10/2004 11:11:56 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>Linda,
>
>While researching my Coats/Coates family heritage, I have come across your
>name referenced on many webpages. I am trying to make contact with Gary W.
>Coats of Portland, Or, as one such webpage mentions that he has detailed
>information on the line of Colonel William Coats (1741-1802, married
>Margaret Norris) of Philadelphia. I am looking for a connection with his
>youngest son Thomas (b.1783), as I believe he could be my
>great-great-great-Grandfather. I have definite confirmation as far back as
>the 1850 Philadelphia census of a Thomas Coats (b.1783) married to a Mary
>P. (possible maiden name Linslay) living with my great-great-Grandfather
>William Henry Harrison Coats. There seems to be only one Thomas Coats born
>on or near this date in Philadelphia. I would like to know if Gary or
>yourself has any additional information on Col. William's son Thomas Coats,
>so that I might make a connection. I sent an email to Gary using the
>address x4x3x2(a)ix.netcom.com, but get a delivery failure notice. I was
>wondering if he had another email address that you would know of. I
>appreciate any help that you might give in this matter.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Chris Coates
>Newark, Delaware
>Christopher.Coates(a)usa.dupont.com - or ccoates67(a)aol.com
>
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More from Elizabeth....
----Original Message Follows----
From: JoeElizAnn(a)aol.com
To: coats(a)hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Coates in Hickman Co. TN
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 21:54:16 EST
Hello Char (Charles?),
Thank you for your prompt response.
I am just not as familiar with my Coates line as I am some of my other
family
lines. I was mistaken about James coming from N.C. (looked at some old
notes
that were incorrect). According to our Hickman County History and also to
his
obit of 10-31-1879, James, who was called Jim, came from Virginia. He had
two brothers, John, who settled in N.C. and William, who remained in
Virginia.
There are few male surnamed Coates from this line that I am aware of and
it is doubtful if they would submit to DNA testing. I know that is the best
way to ascertain connections between questionable lines.
I am active on some MyFamily.com sites and have taken over the
sponsorship
of a Coates site that is not very active, but have begun a new MyFamily site
called HassellsCreek, and I have a catagory for Coates on this.I have placed
a
copy of James' obituary on this site as well as his son, Sam's (my great
grandfather) It is not limited to one family line, but includes many lines
and
anyone who has an interest in country living, stories from the past, scenic
photographs, and this area of Tennessee where so many of our ancestors
settled
after coming over the mountains of N.C. into TN and from VA &S.C.also. I am
a
writer/collector of stories from the past.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
FYI...Char
----Original Message Follows----
From: JoeElizAnn(a)aol.com
To: coats(a)hotmail.com
Subject: Coates in Hickman Co. TN
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 17:24:42 EST
Hi,
Someone just forwarded your site to me. My most distant Coatesancestor
is:
James Alex Coats, b. 1797 in N.C. He was in Hickman Co. TN in 1840 and died
there about 1880 and is buried in the Coates/Green Cemetery. He married
Rose
Anna Johnson, b. 1814. She died after 1889 in Hickman Co and is also buried
in Coates/Green cemetery.
Is there a connection with your Coats line?
Elizabeth Thornton
This is for all of Pollard Coates group.
I am not sure if you have this.
John Hickman's daughter Elizabeth Hickman (m) Moses Tyler .
He married 3 times
This is his will:
All the children are Elizabeth's except Anderson Tyler.
His mother (2nd wife)was Elizabeth McCloud.
3rd wife Hesner Ann Warren
From the Orangeburg Group 1997
Moses Tyler will of Burleson Co., TX lists:
son Henry Tyler of Atalla Co., MS; daughter Demaris Miller wife of Samuel
Miller of Simpson Co., MS; son William R. Tyler of Burleson Co., TX; son
Reuben Tyler of Williamson Co., TX; son William R. Tyler; deceased son
Aaron Tyler heirs Amanda Entrichan wife of Jackson Entrichman of Copiah
Co., MA, Meranda Fergasun wife of Joseph Ferguson of Copiah Co., MS and
Samantha Bafs wife of M. Bafs of Simpson Co., MS; son Allen Tyler
heirs--Mary Miller wife of Dave Miller of Sabine Parish, LA, Adaline
Boatright wife of Boatright MO?, Elizabeth Ferguson relict of James
Ferguson dec., Brinkley H. Tyler and Moses B. Tyler of Polk Co.; son
Anderson Tyler of Burleson Co., TX. Will made 1860.(page 244-45.)