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     Catherine Stauffer was born circa 1764 at Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. She was the daughter of John Stauffer and Catherine Barbara Amweg. Catherine Stauffer married Daniel Wilhelm Hollinger on 29 April 1788 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA. Catherine Stauffer died on 24 January 1793.

     Catherine Stauffer was born in 1802. She was the daughter of Jacob Stauffer and Anna Nissly.

     Catherine Elizabeth Stauffer was born on 5 February 1792 at Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co., PA. She was the daughter of Henry Stauffer and Barbara Snyder.

     Celestia Ann Stauffer was born in 1851. She was the daughter of Abraham Edwin Stauffer and Susanna Mary Ann Estry. Celestia Ann Stauffer married Levi Summers. Celestia Ann Stauffer died in 1936. She was buried at West Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Stark Co., OH, Findagrave #119835930.

     Christian Stauffer died at Ibersheim bei Alzey, (now Rhein-Pfalz), Germany.
Note: STAUFFER GENEALOGY, 929.273 St 29se, LDS GENEALOGY LIBRARY

(DAVIS, pp.23 & 357, Vol I) Christian, a fugitive Anabaptist preacher, may have been part of a great "Taufer hunt" along with Uli Zaugg and Uli Neuhaus in 1644. They were all captured and placed in jail in Thun, where the authorities there were warned to keep these obstinate preachers out of the Emmenthal Valley. Christian Stauffer lived at Luchsmatt farm in his early married life and then probably at Glashutte, both in Eggiwil and located west of the Eggiwil village proper on the road to Röthenbach. He was exiled with his second wife from Glashutte farm in Eggiwil in the fall of 1671. He was living in Dirmstein, Germany, in December of 1671 and by January 1, 1672 in Ibersheim, Germany, where he probably died. His children were christened at Röthenbach, but were probably all born at Luchsmatt farm in Eggiwil which lies near the border of Eggiwil and Röthenbach parishes. The Emmenthal Valley was a hotbed of Anabaptist activity and their numbers were growing, which greatly alarmed the authorities in Bern. By 1671, Eggiwil had a large group of Anabaptists, numbering about 40 adults, which when you add in their children probably totaled over 100 people. On May 3, 1671, the magistrate of Signau received orders from Bern to seize the Anabaptists of Eggiwil and bring them to the prison in Bern, where they would then be led out of Switzerland. The village community of Eggiwil refused to permit this, probably because so many of them had relatives who were Anabaptists and also because many themselves had leanings toward the Mennonite faith. Shortly thereafter twelve of the wealthiest residents of Eggiwil were sent to the city of Bern as hostages until the Anabaptists agreed to be delivered to the Bern prison or to leave the land. They agreed to the latter. On October 16, 1671, the Reformed pastor of Eggiwil was able to report that the Anabaptists had left of their own accord. They were not allowed to take much and probably had some of their possessions and lands confiscated as an emigration tax, as well as having their citizenship taken away. They would become refugees without a county. According to Valentine Hutwohl, a Mennonite Minister in the Pfälz (Palatinate), on December 14, 1671, 450 Anabaptists from Bern had recently arrived in the Palatinate. "These are scattered among the fellow believers throughout the region over a twelve-mile territory. Among these you will find those who need canes, being 70, 80, and 90 years old. On the whole they need clothing sorely; they didn't take more along than what they had on their backs. With little bedding, we don't know how to keep them warm. Some amongst us have seven, eight or nine living with them. When you speak of their property, they sigh, wishing that they had their houses and farm land here as before. There are men who left their wives and children, and women, older as well as younger, who have left husbands and children; others who brought along some, leaving the rest with the husbands, also expectant mothers; also children who left father, mother, brothers and sisters behind". Included in the Hutwohl letter was a list of the Swiss refugees. Many were members of Christian Stauffer's family. All lived together, having 21 children. They had left large possessions in Switzerland. They had a large debt with a merchant. They brought along 100 Reichsthalers and were given 250 to pay the debt. They were living at Dirmstein at the time (December 1671).

On the christening record of daughter Madlena at Röthenbach, it states that Christian Stauffer was the son of Claus of Luchsmatten. He was born circa 1579 at Luchsmatt, Eggiwil, Canton Bern, Switzerland. He was the son of Nicklaus Stauffer and Cathrina Lehman. Christian Stauffer married Adelheid Opplinger, daughter of Peter Opplinger and Adelheid Blonier, on 18 June 1610 at Rothenbach, Canton Bern, Switzerland. Christian Stauffer married Madlena Fredrich, daughter of Hans Fredrich and Barbara Brenneman, circa 1675.

     Christian Stauffer married Margaret Anthoni. Christian Stauffer was born in March 1614/15 at Rothenbach, Canton Bern, Switzerland. He was the son of Christian Stauffer and Adelheid Opplinger. Christian Stauffer was christened on 19 March 1614/15 at Rothenbach, Canton Bern, Switzerland.

     Christian Stauffer was born circa 1680 at Dumstein, Germany. He was the son of Ulrich Stauffer. Christian Stauffer died on 26 February 1734/35 at Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.

     Christian Stauffer was the son of Jacob Stauffer and Margaret Martin.

     Christian Stauffer was the son of Ulrich Stauffer and Barbara Rytz.

     Christian Stauffer was born circa 1587 at Canton Bern, Switzerland. He was the son of Wolfgang Stauffer and Elsi Burger.

     Christian Stauffer was born circa 1745 at Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. He was the son of Martin Stauffer and Elizabeth (?) Christian Stauffer married Elizabeth Mennard.

     Christian Stauffer was born circa 1768. He was the son of Christian Stauffer and Elizabeth Mennard.

     Christian Stauffer was the son of Bishop John Stauffer and Elizabeth (?)

     Christian Stauffer was born in March 1662/63 at Luchsmatt, Eggiwil, Canton Bern, Switzerland. He was the son of Daniel Stauffer and Barbara Galli. Christian Stauffer was christened on 29 March 1663 at Eggiwil, Canton Bern, Switzerland. He married Madlena Brubacher.
Note: (DAVIS) Christian lived at Ibersheim in 1696. His children and grandchildren lived at Ibersheim, Muckenhauserhof, Eppstein, and Bolandenhof in Germany and later settled in Lancaster, Lebanon, and Bucks Counties in Pennsylvania and also Virginia. Christian Stauffer died in 1735 at Ibersheim bei Alzey, (now Rhein-Pfalz), Germany.

     Christian Stauffer was born circa 1695 at Ibersheim bei Alzey, (now Rhein-Pfalz), Germany. He was the son of Christian Stauffer and Madlena Brubacher. Christian Stauffer died in 1745 at Bolanden, Palatinate.

     Christian Stauffer was born in 1709 at Palatinate. He was the son of Daniel Stauffer and Magdalena Krehbiel. Christian Stauffer married Barbara Kaufman, daughter of Isaac Kaufman and Anna Streit, at Pennsylvania. Christian Stauffer died in 1747 at Lancaster Co., PA.

     Christian Stauffer was the son of Johann Jacob Stauffer.

     Christian Stauffer was born on 31 July 1744 at Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. He was the son of Johannes Stauffer and Catherine Schenk. Christian Stauffer married Veronica Hochsteder, daughter of John Hostetter and Anna Barbara Stauffer, on 2 March 1766 at Lancaster Co., PA. Christian Stauffer died in February 1795 at Anneville, Lebanon Co., PA, at age 50.

     Note: (DAVIS, p.56) Christian lived at Rohrbach (near Heidelberg), Germany from 1738 up until the time that he left for America in 1744. He arrived at Philadelphia in 1744 with his brother Johannes (Hans). He lived first at Warwick township and then Donegal township, Lancaster County, PA. Christian Stauffer was born circa 1711 at Muckenhauserhof or Ibersheim, Palatinate. He was the son of Johannes Stauffer. Christian Stauffer married Barbara Fellman circa 1742. Christian Stauffer immigrated in 1744 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; with his brother Hans. He died in 1759 at Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.

     Christian Stauffer was the son of Heinrich Stauffer and Elizabeth (?)

     Christian Stauffer was born in 1637. He was the son of Hans (Johannes) Stauffer and Madlena Neuenschwander.

     Note: The DAR Patriot Index lists: Christian b 12-18-1727 d 7-14-1797 m Susanna - - Pvt PA. In "Berks County Soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, 1775-1784" we find under Christian Stauffer: "Born 1720, died 1797, buried at Mennonite Cemetery, Bally, PA. Arch, 3rd ser, vol. 5, p 754, Cap. Philip Hawn's Co." (DAVIS) He owned land at Douglas township, Montgomery county from 1756 to 1772. (from Stauffer/Bower) At the outbreak of the Revolutionary war in 1775 his neighbor, Anthony Wayne, recruited a regiment of volunteers. Christian joined the Sons of Liberty, enlisted in General Waynes's regiment and accompanied him throughout the conflict. He took part in the battles of Three Rivers, Ticonderoga, Brandywine, Monmouth, Stony Point, Green Springs, Va., and Yorktown. After the close of the war he settled down to farming in New Hanover township, Montgomery county, PA. Christian Stauffer was born on 18 December 1728 at Perkiomen Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Stauffer and Barbara (?) Christian Stauffer died on 14 May 1797 at Colebrookdale Twp., Berks Co., PA, at age 68. He was buried in May 1797 at Bally Mennonite Cemetery, Washington Twp., Berks Co., PA.

     Christian Stauffer was born on 23 December 1783 at Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. He was the son of Samuel Stauffer and Elizabeth Haldeman. Christian Stauffer married Veronica Stauffer, daughter of Henry Stauffer and Barbara Snyder. Christian Stauffer died on 15 August 1855 at age 71.

     Christian Stauffer was born circa 1775. He was the son of John Stauffer and Catherine Barbara Amweg. Christian Stauffer died on 29 July 1798.

     Christian Stauffer married Elizabeth Cassel. Christian Stauffer was born circa 1709 at Germany. He was the son of Christian Stauffer.

     Christian Stauffer was born on 1 April 1769 at Montgomery Co., PA. He was the son of Johann Ulrich Stauffer and Johanna Harley. Christian Stauffer died on 15 March 1840 at age 70.

     Occupation: Miller.
Note: (from PA FAMILIES, p.16) "According to Egle's Notes and Queries, 4th Series, I, p. 305, Christian built a mill on Hammer Creek and 'being of an inventive turn of mind, introduced many valuable improvements in milling, notably the Stauffer hopper-boy, first used in 1774, which invention in 1812 occasioned a tedious law suit between his heirs and the famous Oliver Evans, who, at that time reunited (re-invented?) the hopper-boy, and in attemting to collect fees upon it ran afoul of the original one. The verdict was rendered in favor of the Stauffers.' This story has not been verified by the present writer." Christian was a Private in the Revolutionary Army. Christian Hess Stauffer was born on 6 December 1736 at Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Stauffer and Magdalena Hess. Christian Hess Stauffer married Veronica Poorman on 16 November 1764 at Lancaster Co., PA. Christian Hess Stauffer died on 13 April 1808 at Franklin Co., PA, at age 71.

     Christina Stauffer was the daughter of Peter Stauffer and Verena Moser. Christina Stauffer married Peter Stauffer, son of Christian Stauffer and Adelheid Opplinger, on 22 June 1655 at Canton Bern, Switzerland.

     Christina Stauffer was the daughter of Bishop John Stauffer and Elizabeth (?)

     Christina Stauffer was the daughter of Johannes Stauffer and Catherine Schenk.