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Note: [BlaineBlainLogan.FTW] [Ancestors of Charles E. Logan.FTW] [1959403.FTW] [davaranches.FTW] [helengalloway.FTW] [hale5.FTW] [billman2.FTW] [doogie.ftw] [lindat.FTW] [willbarrick.FTW] [silveriemoon.FTW] [WILLIAMS.FTW] [TOGOOD-1534.FTW] [TOGOOD-1555.FTW] [williambarrick.FTW] [williambarrick2.FTW] [Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[tilston2.FTW] [tilston.FTW] [Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[christinabutcher.FTW] [1906115.FTW] [Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[thomashoot.FTW] TITL Falkner's Swamp Reformed Church records, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co., PA REPO CALN MEDI Book TITL The Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliott Flickinger, Success Composition and Printing Co., Des Moines, Iowa, 1927 REPO CALN MEDI Book SOUR The Flickinger Family History written in 1927 by the Rev. Elliott Flickinger RELI PLAC LutheranCopied from The Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliott Flickinger - pages 140 and 141:Margaret Yohn, b Apr. 4, 1779, was a daughter of John Yohn (d. Apr. 25, 1825) and Bandina Vanderslice (d. Dec. 13, 1813), who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the third of a family of thirteen children, all of whom married and raised families.[Johnyohn.FTW]Copied from The Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliott Flickinger - pages 140 and 141:Margaret Yohn, b Apr. 4, 1779, was a daughter of John Yohn (d. Apr. 25, 1825) and Bandina Vanderslice (d. Dec. 13, 1813), who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the third of a family of thirteen children, all of whom married and raised families.[Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[Descendants of James and Margery.FTW] [1959403.FTW] [davaranches.FTW] [helengalloway.FTW] [hale5.FTW] [billman2.FTW] [doogie.ftw] [lindat.FTW] [willbarrick.FTW] [silveriemoon.FTW] [WILLIAMS.FTW] [TOGOOD-1534.FTW] [TOGOOD-1555.FTW] [williambarrick.FTW] [williambarrick2.FTW] [Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[tilston2.FTW] [tilston.FTW] [Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[christinabutcher.FTW] [1906115.FTW] [Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[thomashoot.FTW] TITL Falkner's Swamp Reformed Church records, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co., PA REPO CALN MEDI Book TITL The Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliott Flickinger, Success Composition and Printing Co., Des Moines, Iowa, 1927 REPO CALN MEDI Book SOUR The Flickinger Family History written in 1927 by the Rev. Elliott Flickinger RELI PLAC LutheranCopied from The Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliott Flickinger - pages 140 and 141:Margaret Yohn, b Apr. 4, 1779, was a daughter of John Yohn (d. Apr. 25, 1825) and Bandina Vanderslice (d. Dec. 13, 1813), who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the third of a family of thirteen children, all of whom married and raised families.[Johnyohn.FTW]Copied from The Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliott Flickinger - pages 140 and 141:Margaret Yohn, b Apr. 4, 1779, was a daughter of John Yohn (d. Apr. 25, 1825) and Bandina Vanderslice (d. Dec. 13, 1813), who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the third of a family of thirteen children, all of whom married and raised families.[Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[tilston2.FTW] [tilston.FTW] [Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was the 3rd of a fmily of 13 children, all of whom married and raised familes. John Yohn, the oldest, lived in Union Co.; Mary md John Hench; Betsy md Samuel Hench; Katy md George Shreffler; Susan md Thomas Duffield; Hannah md William Guston; Sallie md Nicholas Lyons; William md Petty Hartman; Henry md Catherine Bitner; Philip (Chester Co.) md FNU Kauffman; Isaac md Betsy Hartman; and Jacob md Peggy Paden. Margaret Yohn represented one of the best families of those early days. She inherited a hardy, vigorous constitution. She transmitted to their numerous offspring a physical vitality that was certainly remarkable. She lived a noble life and was esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She remembered that her ancestors had come to this new country with the fear of the Lord in their hearts, and with definite plans for teaching the Bible to the young. Her heart and home were oopen to the humblest servant of Christ. She was loyal to the church and highly prized its sacred ordinances. The church on earth was made better by her service, and it was left poorer, when, departing this life, heaven was made richer by her entrance upon the more abundant life of the world to come. A good neame, which is greater than riches, adorns her memory. Henry died at age 89, and Margaret at age 74, both the same year 1853. Both were life-long members of the Lutheran church, and were buried at Eschcol. They lowly graves are marked by marble headstones, two by three feet. Henry and Margaret had 14 children, all inheriting sound minds in sound bodies, growing to manhood and womanhood, became active members and highly esteemed workers in the Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Large families and long lives are charactistic of this family. First son, Peter, lived to age 83; Joseph and George, age 84; David age 88; John W. and Benjamin, grandsons to age 91; Betsy Reisinger age 95. Grandson Prof. Henry W. Flickinger was still teaching at age 80.[Yohn.FTW] From the Flickinger Family History by Robert Elliot Flickinger: Margaret Yohn was a daughter of John Yohn and Bandina Vanderslice, who are buried at Loysville, in Sherman's Valley. She was th
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