Preparing for a genealogy research trip, I searched the Internet for various family names. I came across a post by someone who said he grew up in a house once belonging to a family in my fathers direct line. Hoping the email address listed was still current, I sent a reply. Through email and phone conversations he shared history and the address.
Not knowing the current owners, we decided to take a chance and drive up the long lane to the house. We were greeted by the new owners who told us they had hoped someone would one day come along and tell them history about this old house. The local high school history class had published research at the York County Heritage Trust and we made copies and gave it to the new owners.
We were told there was a cornerstone with the date and names of the family members. It is currently located at the roof peak on the side of the house. The original house was built in 1779
1779
JOHN OBERDIER
FRONICA S W
ESTER PETER JOHN
JACOB
The time of day and the location of the sun caused a strong shadow,but the engraving is still quite clear.
Through the years additions were made to the house. The original one was likely a typical German style one story building with a large family area and stove in the center with rooms off to the side.
As you can imagine, this was one of the most exciting findings of our genealogy work!LDH → Frank Walter S. → Frank Joseph S. → Franklin Pierce S. → Jonas S. → Lydia S → Ester Oberdier → Fronica OberdierThat makes them my 5th Great-grandparents! (or is it 6th?)
I am so glad you stopped by and left me this link. What a wonderful story. you must have been so excited! I am in amazement how these beautiful homes were built without all the resources we have today. Using the material of the land. Your 5 great grandparents home is a beautiful piece of history. I am so happy you share it with us!!
Wendy
Hello…
How very interesting! I bet you've had alot of fun doing all of your family research! This home is really beautiful and I love that they carved the date the home was built and the family names into the stone…that's awesome!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
What an exciting find in your search of family history! Very interesting! Thank you for sharing about it.
(I want to say how cute your sweet dog Raider is! My parents have a schnauzer also. His name is Fred. They are both in their 80's, and Fred is a joy in their lives.)
This was an exciting find and one I'm glad you shared with us. I am interested in genealogy and have done quite a bit of research in mine and my husband's family tree. I know what this means to find something like this.
Liked the comment by Cindy.
Mama Bear
How exciting for you! Thanks for sharing your great find.
How wonderful to discover and unravel your family's history~ Thanks for sharing Blessings Heather 😀
What an interesting story – thanks for sharing.
I've done genealogy on my family too…going back to Northern Ireland in the 1600s.
This is one terrific, informative show n tell entry.
My Show n Tell is another craft project I just finished this week. You can find it here at this link
Have a glorious weekend.
What a great find for your research. Thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend.
Wow…. amazing, simply amazing!!
Thank you for sharing, Mrs.H.
Love~ Jen
What a fabulous find for your search! Fascinating what a little research will dig up!
And I think you are quite brave to drive up the lane but what a reward to see that amazing house and meet new folks!
Wonderful post! Thanks for sharing!
Blessings!
This is sooooo fabulous. I am so into family heritage and love stories like yours.
Take a peek at my post….we may have some things in common!
I'm always doing genealogy research myself, so it was very interesting to me. Lovely place! Blessings!
That is fine that it's not in your home! Sometimes rules are meant to be broken! This was a great show and tell! What a beautiful home! Thanks for joining in!