Generation 1 1. Hans Clais-1 was born in 1601 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. He died on 31 Dec 1674 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. Madlina Unknown was born in 1605 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. She died on 08 Dec 1672 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. Hans Clais and Madlina Unknown were married about 1622 in Schwarzwald, Baden- Wurttemberg, Germany.They had the following children: 2. i. Hans Clais was born on 29 Dec 1630 in Unknown. He died on 02 Feb 1682/83 in Unknown. Generation 2 2. Hans Clais-2 (Hans-1) was born on 29 Dec 1630 in Unknown. He died on 02 Feb 1682/83 in Unknown. Anna Unknown was born in 1631 in Unknown. She died on Unknown in Unknown. Hans Clais and Anna Unknown married.they had the following children: 3. i. Johann Jacob Klaiss was born in 1651 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. He married Barbara Dieterlin on 20 Feb 1682/83 in Grombach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. He died on 23 Mar 1726/27 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. Generation 3 3. Johann Jacob Klaiss-3 (Hans-2, Hans-1) was born in 1651 in Garrweiler, Baden- Wrttemberg, Germany. He died on 23 Mar 1726/27 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. Barbara Dieterlin daughter of Jerg Dieterlin and Anna Maria Seger was born on 10 Jan 1661/62 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. She died on 26 Mar 1744 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. Johann Jacob Klaiss and Barbara Dieterlin were married on 20 Feb 1682/83 in Grombach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.They had the following children: 4. i. Lucia Klaiss was born on 25 Nov 1683 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. She married Michael Lambarth on 22 Jun 1706 in Grombach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. She died on 21 Jul 1758 in Unknown. Generation 4 4. Lucia Klaiss-4 (Johann Jacob-3, Hans-2, Hans-1) was born on 25 Nov 1683 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. She died on 21 Jul 1758 in Unknown. Notes for Lucia Klaiss: Name could be Anna Glaiss. Page 1 of 10
Generation 4 Michael Lambarth son of George Lambarth was born on 28 Aug 1668 in Oberwaldach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. He died on 29 Jun 1746 in Grombach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Notes for Michael Lambarth: Abbrev: Historical Society, Butler, Pennsylvania Title: Historical Society, Zelienople, Butler, Pennsylvania Publication: Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania. Papers from Germany with an official stamp were turned into the Historical Society. They showed direct lineage of the Lambarth/ Lamparth family. Repository: Name: Not Given Abbrev: Claus Lampart Title: Claus Lampart Publication: Lampart, Lamparth Genealogy in Germany Repository: Name: Claus Lampart Note: (claus.lampart@@t-online.de) Lambarth descendant living in Germany Michael Lambarth and Lucia Klaiss were married on 22 Jun 1706 in Grombach, Baden- Wurttemberg, Germany.They had the following children: 5. i. Johann Jakob Lambarth was born on 06 May 1707 in Garrweiler, Baden- Wrttemberg, Germany. He married Christina Majer about 1736 in Grombach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. He died on 07 May 1785 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. Generation 5 5. Johann Jakob Lambarth-5 (Lucia-4, Johann Jacob-3, Hans-2, Hans-1) was born on 06 May 1707 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. He died on 07 May 1785 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. Christina Majer daughter of Hans Majer was born about 1710 in Unterwaldach, Baden- Wurttemberg, Germany. She died on Unknown in Unknown. Johann Jakob Lambarth and Christina Majer were married about 1736 in Grombach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.They had the following children: 6. i. John Michael Lambert was born on 17 May 1744 in Garrweiler, Baden- Wrttemberg, Germany. He married Rosina Strauss about 1772. He died on 16 Oct 1825 in Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Generation 6 6. John Michael Lambert-6 (Johann Jakob-5, Lucia-4, Johann Jacob-3, Hans-2, Hans-1) was born on 17 May 1744 in Garrweiler, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. He died on 16 Oct 1825 in Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Notes for John Michael Lambert: Introduction from Lambert Genealogy: (From Richard Meredith Lambert, Jr.) Biography and family records of John Michael Lambert. He was born at Garrweiler Filial (out Page 2 of 10
Generation 6 -parish) of Grombach, Oberamt Freundenstat,Wurttemburg, Germany. He with two brothers arrived at Philadelphia,Pennsylvania on the ship "Britannia" Sept 26, 1764. They were the sons of Jacob Lambarth a citizen of the above named place, and was a carpenter by trade, and his wife Christina. The following are the names and ages of the children of Jacob Lambarth 1 - Gottfried Lambarth, born April 28,1737, 2 - John George Lambarth, born Feb 26, 1741, 3 - John Michael Lambarth, born May 17, 1744. At their arrival they were served out to pay the costs of their voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. In that way the brothers were separated and nothing is known about the two of these, nor of their descendents. Bptzd/Chrstnd: Paris Register (Taufbuch) from 1734 to 1777, Grombach,Germany Wil/Prob/Inven: Will written 19 Apr 1820, probated 18 Oct 1825 Census 1:1790, Federal Census, PA, Bucks Co., not returned by Township(1,6,5,0,0) Officers of the Second Battalion of Bucks County 06 May 1777 First Company Captain: Nicholas PATTERSON 1st Lieutenant: Moses KELLY 2nd Lieutenant: William MEANES Ensign: Thomas RAMSEY John Michael Lambert was part of Capt. Nicholas Patterson's company of Militia in Tinicum Township, returned May 22, 1780. He was listed under Class 5 (Source: PA Archives, Series 5, Vol. 5, pp 357, 358, 396) Officers of the Fourth Battalion of Bucks County 10 May 1780 First Company Captain: Nicholas PATTERSON Lieutenant: Moses KELLY Ensign: William MEANS From the Bucks County Historical Society John Michael Lambert #2 The will of Michael Lambert of Nockamixon Township, Bucks County,Pennsylvania, dated April 19, 1820 probated Oct. 18, 1825 is registered in Will Book #10, p. 401-2 and the file #5420. He describes himself as in good health and devises to wife, Rosanah, bed & bedding and other household furniture. His executor is directed to sell at public sale all remainder of Estate, real & personal and the money arising there from to be put to interest and the interest paid to his wife. If not sufficient for her support he is authorized to use part of the principal. At her decease the residue is to be given to his sons, Nicholas, Christian,John, George, Leonard & Michael Lambert, twenty dollars each. Remainder of estate equally to all my children and legal representatives, above names sons and Barbara, Rosanna, Elizabeth, Catherine, Polly, Sarah &Mary. Son Nicholas named as Executor with power to sell real estate. The Will is signed Michael Lambart There are three witnesses but the names of two are unintelligible, the remaining one is Leonard Strouse who was the only one that appeared at the Probate when letters were granted to the son Nicholas. Page 3 of 10
Generation 6 HANS MICHAEL LAMPART, as his name appears on the "List of Foreigners Imported in the Ship Brittania, Capt. Thomas Arnot, from Rotterdam,Qualified September 28, 1764." (Penna. Archives, Second Series. Vol.XVII, page 463) On this List also appear the names, Gottfried Lampardt, Georg Lambarth. These same names appear in the List of the 260 passengers on the Brittania, given in Prof. Daniel Ruppís, ìcollection of Thirty Thousand Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French and Other Immigrants to Pennsylvania, from 1737 to 1778,î Pages 359 and 360. Tradition relates that Michael Lambert first settled in Tinicum Township, Bucks County but we do not find him in the tax lists of that Township which are extant from 1779, but a Michael Lambert is taxed in Windsor Township York County, in 1779 and 1780; in the first for one cow, and in the latter for 75 acres, 2 horses and 2 cows. (Pa. Ar. Vol.21, pp 39 & 230) In the tax lists for Tinicum in 1782 Michael Lambert is taxed for 3 horses and 3 cows, in 1783 Michael Lambertís estate amount of tax. In 1784 Michael Lambert - 1 outhouse & 7 white inhabitants. (Pa. Ar. 2ndseries, Vol. 13 pp 255, 379, 466, 544.) In the tax lists of Tinicum for 1786 & 1787 the name of Michael Lambert does not appear. It appears in the Census of 1790 in Bucks County as having one male over 16 and 6 under 16 and 5 females. As Michael Lampart he appears in the tax list of 1785, 1786, 1787 in Bedminster Township, Bucks County; he also appears in Tinicum Township as Michael Lamport 1787. (Pa. Arc. Ser 3, Vol. 13 pp 578, 670, 786,790.) Copy of an account compiled and written by Rev. John F. Rathgeber,Freemansburg., Pennsylvania. May 11 1893 ------------ John Michael Lambert, with his wife Rosina Strauss daughter of John Lenard Strauss and his wife (Philipina?)Christina settled in Tinicum Township., Bucks County,Pennsylvania. not later than 1776. They moved to Windsor Township., York County, Pennsylvania. and returned to Tinicum,Bucks Co previous to April 28, 1782. It is not known now whether their first son was born in Bucks County or in York County, Pennsylvania. but Christian, the second son, and the daughter Barbara Ann were born in Windson(r?) York County, Pennsylvania. the last named was there baptised, Frederich Lambert and his wife Barbara Ann being the sponsors. Who this Lambert family was is not known. He might have been an uncle to John Michael Lambert. At the present time 1893, there are no Lamberts In Windsor, York County, a. but there are some in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania., but through lack of interest on the part of some people I was unable to find any relatives from the other two brothers so far. John Michael Lambert had 13 children, the nine younger ones were born in Tinicum, Bucks County Previous to 1804 he moved with his family to Nockamixon Township, Bucks County The church record there shows that he and other members of his family communed there. John Michael Lambert was of small stature and had red hair, and so far as the writer knows nearly all of his descendents are of small stature but stout built. He died of consumption in the year 1826 was buried in the Nockamixon Cemetery and was therefore 82 yrs. of age. His wife Rosina survived him 5 yrs. She lived with their oldest son Nicholas Lambert in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. near Raubsville. She died in the year 1831 and was buried in the Durham Cemetery Bucks County Her age was not given. Final settlement was made by the oldest son Nicholas Lambert on the 11th day of Dec., 1827. The amount was as follows- "Dr. $619.671 Ω Cr. $360.611 º Balance on hand 259.05 Ω." So it was recorded in the office at Doylestown Bucks Co, Pennsylvania. Page 4 of 10
Generation 6 Excerpts from a paper read at the 26th annual reunion of the Lambert Family, Saucon Park, Bethlehem, August 7, 1926. The paper was prepared by Marcus D. Lambert. ------ from 1784 Bucks County, Pennsylvania Dwelling Houses & Out Houses White &Black Inhabitants RETURN OF LAND, it shows Michael Lambert with no Acres, no Dwell. Houses, 1 Out Houses, 7 White Occupants, no Black Occupants, Tinicum Twp. John Michael Lambert Garrweiler consists of fifteen or twenty houses in the northern part of the Black Forest section of Germany in what was the Kingdom of Wurttemburg (Stuttgard is the capital). Wurttemberg is the so- called"schwoweland" Swabia, bounded east by Bavaria, west by Baden, south by Switzerland, north by Baden and Bavaria. Record from the Parish Books the "Grombacher Taufbuch von 1734 bis 1777."Under the year 1744 is made the following entry. entry:- Tempus et dies Infantes Parentes Patrini (sponsors) Natus d. 17th Johann Jacob Lambarth Michael Dieterlin Festo Pentecostali Michael Burger und Burger und Bauer Renatus d. 19th Zimmerman zu zu Garrweiler und Maji Garrweiler wf. Anna, George Christine Freylin Burger und Bauerin zu Garrweiler ehl.hausfrau. Harry C. Adams, abstractor and compiler, "The Direct Tax of 1798 in the Second District, Third Division of Pennsylvania; 12 Townships in the Upper Part of Bucks County" (Bedminster, PA: Adams Apple Press, 1994) Call # 974.821 Ada Page 36 - Durham Twp Occupant: Michael Lambert (Lampert) Dwelling: 20 x 16 log house 1 story Owner: Arthur Erwin* Outhouses: 14 x 16 log kitchen Adjoining: Peter Long House Valuation: 125 Total Valuation: 1688 Charles Eighlin Other Bldgs: 36 x 20 old log barn Acreage: 167 Rosina Strauss daughter of Georg Nicholas Strauss and Christina Phillipina was born between 1740-1760 in Pennsylvania. She died in 1831 in Williams, Northampton, Pa. Notes for Rosina Strauss: From Lambert Genealogy introduction: (from Richard Meredith Lambert, Jr.) His (John Michael Lambert) wife Rosina survived him five years. She lived with her oldest son Nicholas Lambert in Williams Township,Northampton Co, Pennsylvania, near Raubsville. She died in the year 1831,and was buried in the Durham Cemetery, Bucks Co, Pennsylvania. Page 5 of 10
Generation 6 John Michael Lambert and Rosina Strauss were married about 1772.They had the following children: 7. i. Elizabeth Lambert was born on 26 May 1788 in Tohickon, Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania. She married Peter Lehr about 1811. She died in Oct 1860 in Pennsylvania. Generation 7 7. Elizabeth Lambert-7 (John Michael-6, Johann Jakob-5, Lucia-4, Johann Jacob-3, Hans-2, Hans-1) was born on 26 May 1788 in Tohickon, Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania. She died in Oct 1860 in Pennsylvania. Peter Lehr was born on 27 Dec 1787 in Unknown. He died on 25 Sep 1864 in Unknown. Peter Lehr and Elizabeth Lambert were married about 1811.They had the following children: 8. i. Mahlon Lehr was born on 15 Jul 1814 in Unknown. He died on 14 May 1877 in Unknown. Generation 8 8. Mahlon Lehr-8 (Elizabeth-7, John Michael-6, Johann Jakob-5, Lucia-4, Johann Jacob-3, Hans-2, Hans-1) was born on 15 Jul 1814 in Unknown. He died on 14 May 1877 in Unknown. Elenora Transue was born on 28 Nov 1816 in Unknown. She died on 02 Nov 1885 in Unknown. Mahlon Lehr and Elenora Transue married.they had the following children: 9. i. Mary Ann Lehr was born on 30 Mar 1838 in Unknown. She died in 1902 in Probably Pennsylvania. Generation 9 9. Mary Ann Lehr-9 (Mahlon-8, Elizabeth-7, John Michael-6, Johann Jakob-5, Lucia-4, Johann Jacob-3, Hans-2, Hans-1) was born on 30 Mar 1838 in Unknown. She died in 1902 in Probably Pennsylvania. Notes for Mary Ann Lehr: Title: Rev. John F. Rathgeber Publication: Copy of an account compiled and written by Rev. John F. Rathgeber, Freemansburg, Pennsylvania, May 11, 1893 Jacob Frankenfield son of Samuel Frankenfield and Mary Wilhelm was born on 03 May 1835 in Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania. He died on 27 Dec 1908 in Probably Pennsylvania or NJ. Page 6 of 10
Generation 9 Jacob Frankenfield and Mary Ann Lehr married.they had the following children: 10. i. Elizabeth Frankenfield was born on 15 Sep 1863 in Unknown. She married Frederick Rapp before 1893. She died on 14 Jan 1943 in Riegelsville, PA. ii. iii. iv. Robert Frankenfield was born on Unknown in Unknown. He died on Unknown in Unknown. Ida Frankenfield was born on 29 Jul 1858 in Warren, NJ. She died on 13 Sep 1926 in Riegelsville, NJ. Sallie Frankenfield was born in 1858 in Unknown. She died in Unknown. v. Anna Frankenfield was born in 1862 in Unknown. She died in Unknown. vi. vii. Sarah Frankenfield was born in 1865 in Unknown. She died in Unknown. Steward Frankenfield was born in 1867 in Unknown. He died in Unknown. Generation 10 10. Elizabeth Frankenfield-10 (Mary Ann-9, Mahlon-8, Elizabeth-7, John Michael-6, Johann Jakob-5, Lucia-4, Johann Jacob-3, Hans-2, Hans-1) was born on 15 Sep 1863 in Unknown. She died on 14 Jan 1943 in Riegelsville, PA. Notes for Elizabeth Frankenfield: Per Jayne Robbins-Risley, Elizabeth Frankenfield-Rapp, had blue eyes and curly red hair throughout her life - even at her death it was still red. She was crippled with arthritis for many years in her 70's. She lived with her daughter, Margaret Risley in Milford, NJ for many years. She was a dear lady and I loved to brush her hair. As a child, I visited with her one week every summer. ---------- Title: Rev. John F. Rathgeber Publication: Copy of an account compiled and written by Rev. John F. Rathgeber, Freemansburg, Pennsylvania, May 11, 1893 Frederick Rapp son of William Rapp and Mary Louise Pursell was born on 21 Apr 1861 in Unknown. He died on 24 Nov 1916 in Riegelsville, PA. Notes for Frederick Rapp: He built many company homes for Riegel Paper company in Milford, NJ. he died in an auto accident on Route 611 South. As an Engineer-Architect, he built his home in Reiglesville. The house had a Bugy barn and stalls for the horses. It later held the families first auto machine. Frederick Rapp and Elizabeth Frankenfield were married before 1893.They had the following children: Page 7 of 10
Generation 10 12. i. Mary Elizabeth Rapp was born on 07 May 1893 in Unknown. She married Melvin Sylvester Robbins before 1916. She died in Sep 1936 in Riegelsville, PA. ii. Helen Rapp was born on 17 Oct 1899 in Unknown. She died on 01 Jun 1923 in Unknown. 13. iii. Margaret Rapp was born in Nov 1906 in Unknown. She died in 1985 in Riegelsville, PA. 11. iv. Myra Rapp was born on Unknown in Unknown. She died in Unknown. v. Frederick Rapp Jr. was born on 13 Aug 1895 in Unknown. He died on 13 Sep 1895 in Unknown. Generation 11 11. Myra Rapp-11 (Elizabeth-10, Mary Ann-9, Mahlon-8, Elizabeth-7, John Michael-6, Johann Jakob-5, Lucia-4, Johann Jacob-3, Hans-2, Hans-1) was born on Unknown in Unknown. She died in Unknown. Ervin Scheetz was born on Unknown in Unknown. He died in Unknown. Notes for Ervin Scheetz: Information from Jayne Robbins-Zilker states that he had 1 finger missing on left hand. He and Myra were both very kind people. Ervin Scheetz and Myra Rapp married.they had the following children: i. Fred Scheetz was born on Unknown in Unknown. He died on Unknown in Unknown. ii. iii. iv. Frances Scheetz was born on Unknown in Unknown. She died on Unknown in Unknown. Bob Scheetz was born on Unknown in Unknown. He died on Unknown in Unknown. Dick Scheetz was born on Unknown in Unknown. He died in Unknown. v. Betty Scheetz was born on Unknown in Unknown. She died in Unknown. 12. Mary Elizabeth Rapp-11 (Elizabeth-10, Mary Ann-9, Mahlon-8, Elizabeth-7, John Michael-6, Johann Jakob-5, Lucia-4, Johann Jacob-3, Hans-2, Hans-1) was born on 07 May 1893 in Unknown. She died in Sep 1936 in Riegelsville, PA. Notes for Mary Elizabeth Rapp: Per information from Jayne Robbins, "My mother loved her family very much, but she was an unhappy woman. She suffered many illnesses. She developed diabetes, but refused to take insulin shots. When she was 43, she had surgery (unknown reason) and died. She Page 8 of 10
Generation 11 loved to cook and bake and bought only the best cuts of meat." Melvin Sylvester Robbins son of Eldridge E. Robbins and Emily May Laubach was born on 23 Dec 1891 in Unknown. He died on 23 Apr 1961 in St. Petersburg, Fl, buried in Easton, PA. Notes for Melvin Sylvester Robbins: He took over the family monument business "E. Robbins and Son" after his father died in 1928. He had wavy white hair -- a good looking man. He spent many winter months ocean fishing in Florida. For a short period of time, he owned a monkey. Melvin Sylvester Robbins and Mary Elizabeth Rapp were married before 1916.They had the following children: i. Emilie Marie Robbins was born on 20 Feb 1916 in Easton, PA. She married Richard Harold Correll on 19 Feb 1938 in Easton, PA. She died on 15 Jan 2001 in Grand Rapids, MI. Notes for Emilie Marie Robbins: The following information comes from written notes found in Emilie's papers after she died: I have had 2 sons and 3 homes. My work history is as follows: 2 years as a Hairdresser; 5 years as Hairdresser at Allentown State Hospital; made handgoods to sell during WWII; 2 years as a volunteer at Easton Hospital and as a church worker and in the Luther League; 6 months as docotr's receptionist; 1 year at Orr's Department Store as a Cosmetic Clerk; 7 years as Office Clerk and then advanced to Secretary and Health Aid; 6 years as Building and Grounds Secretary/Engineering; 3 years Lehigh Valley Chemical as a Purchasing Secretary for the entire department until departmental layoffs took place; Penn-Dixie Cement Company as secretary to the engineers and later to the President until a departmental phase-out which included the president and many others; 2 years Osceola Graphics as Assistant Purchaser until my eyes developed an allergy to the ink used; 3 years Northhampton County Vocational-Tech School as secretary until retirement in 1978. Emilie was separated from her first husband in November 1962 at age 46. She met George Hallman in August 1972 at age 56. She moved to Nazareth in 1974 and then to Orlando Florida in 1979 at age 63. She married George when she was age 65. ii. Jayne E. Robbins was born on 08 Nov 1923 in Easton, PA. She married Daniel P. Zilker in Sep 1945. 13. Margaret Rapp-11 (Elizabeth-10, Mary Ann-9, Mahlon-8, Elizabeth-7, John Michael-6, Johann Jakob-5, Lucia-4, Johann Jacob-3, Hans-2, Hans-1) was born in Nov 1906 in Unknown. She died in 1985 in Riegelsville, PA. Samuel Risley was born in 1902 in Unknown. He died in 1986 in Riegelsville, PA. Page 9 of 10
Generation 11 Samuel Risley and Margaret Rapp married.they had the following children: i. Neal Risley was born in 1938 in Unknown. He died in 1974 in Unknown. Notes for Neal Risley: He died of a sudden heart attack at age 42. ii. Sam Risley was born on Unknown in Unknown. He died in Unknown. Notes for Sam Risley: His whereabouts are unknown. Page 10 of 10