Re: Neiswender Family Schu. County PA
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Re: Neiswender Family Schu. County PA
Elaine Neiswender 3/04/02
Hello Fellow Neiswenders,My Mother's maiden name is Neiswender.Her father was born and raised in Mt. Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.This is what I believe:our original ancestor was Johannes Peter.I believe they were from Germany, but as the journey was long and took years, they spent time in Alsace, Switzerland, and Holland, and on to America.This long journey justifies the stories of the same surname claiming to be German, Swiss, or Dutch.When their patriarch died, they exchanged land amongst themselves and many of Johannes Peter's children moved on to Ohio, taking their widowed mother with them.Whether they realize it or not, I believe the PA and Ohio Neiswenders (yes, with the name variations), are cousins.I know my Grandpa's name, he was the son of Charles, who was the son of Peter, who was the son of Daniel and Mary (Hepler) Neuschwander.That is where I need help.Daniel had to be the son of one of Johannes Peter's sons, but I cannot correctly place him.What do you fellow cousins think?