Following is the text of a 1913 note from Miss Annie
Halbert of Carlisle PA concerning the LYNE family.
At the time, my great grandmother was seeking to
join the DAR. If anyone can fill in any blanks,
esp the BEAR or ZIMMERMAN/CARPENTER wives, I'd
appreciate it very much.
This is the 2d of two letters I've posted on
this subject.
Rob Appleton
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Carlisle, Penna
143 S. Hanover St
My dear Mrs. Appleton,
I feel that I owe you many apologies for delay in replying to your
letter.
Before the Line reunion I was exceedingly busy, and since
that day have had company and such busy times as to render letter
writing impossible. Then too, I had to obtain the necessary
information from a member of the DAR, thus causing a little longer
delay.
In order to become a member of the DAR, I suppose you know,
it is necessary to furnish dates of birth, death, and marriage
from your Revolutionary ancestor down to yourself. I do not know
just how much of the history you are able to give but sent you
what I think will be of value to you.
The first ancestor of whom we have any knowledge is George Lyne
(spelled Lyne in those days). We all trace our ancestry to one of his
seven sons or daughters. Are you of the branch of William or David?
Hoping this will be what you desire, I am,
Yours sincerely
June 26, 13 Annie ?. Halbert
George Lyne Born ____ Died 1788
his wife Salome (Carpenter) Lyne Born ____ Died 1807
Their children
David Born 1733 married Anna Bear
William " 1749 " Maria Bear
Abraham " 1738 " Christina Eby
John " ____ " Anna B. Lefever
Elizabeth 1751 " John McFeeley
Salome " 1775 " Adam Houck
Susanna " 1766 " Robert Smith
George Lyne the father served in the same company with his three
sons, Wm, David, and Abraham (found in Pennsylvania Archives
Series 2, Vol. 15, Page 626) Ancestry is found in "History of Cumberland Co"
The graves of George and his son Wm are marked and found in the Lyne burial
ground 4 1/2 miles west of Carlisle, Penna.
Wm Lyne born in Lancaster Co, Pa, April 12, 1749 died in Cumb Co June 12,
1822.
His wife Maria (Bear) Lyne died 1826. their children
George born 1774 not married
Nancy " 1776 married Geo. Musselman
Catherine " 1778 " Abraham Eby
Mary " 1780 " Philip Spangler
Emanuel " 1781 " Eliz. Myers
Sarah " 1783 " Peter Tritt
Rachel " 1786 " Henry Snyder
William " 1788 died in infancy
Susanna " 1790 married Jacob Myers
David " 1792 " Sarah Myers
Rebecca " ____ " Henry Givler
Lydia " ____ " Jacob Myers