Although I have been off the list for awhile, I am still an active
researcher for
the Pleakenstrauffer (and its variant spellings) surname.
My ancestor was Lydia Pleakenstrauffer, daughter of H. Pleakenstrauffer
and Mary
Smith, born 1846 Decatur County. She was raised in Shelby County by her
mother's sister, Mathilda Smith and her husband Samuel Murphy.
I would love to correspond with anyone researching this surname. (I do
have a copy of Maxine Blickenstaff's book)
Rolene Kiesling, Groveland, CA