YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Adam Light 1769–1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 October 1769

Birth Location: Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 31 Jul 1848

Death Location: Oak Hills Cemetery

Father: John Light

Mother: Magdaline Bachman

Spouse(s): Anna (Diddie)

Children(s): Daniel Light, John Light, Elizabeth Light, Catherine Light, Susannah Light, Mary Light, Jacob Light, Absalom Light

In 1769, Adam Light entered the world in Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Light And Magdaline Bachman. Adam Light married Anna Maria Mary Ditty Diddie, and had children including Absalom Light, Catherine Light, Daniel E Light, Elizabeth Light, Jacob Light, John Light, Mary Light, Susannah Light. Adam Light passed away in 1848 in Oak Hills Cemetery.

Find more search results for Adam Light
AL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1769, Adam Light entered the world in Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Light And Magdaline Bachman.
  • Adam Light married Anna Maria Mary Ditty Diddie, and had children including Absalom Light, Catherine Light, Daniel E Light, Elizabeth Light, Jacob Light, John Light, Mary Light, Susannah Light.
  • Adam Light passed away in 1848 in Oak Hills Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Light
1762–1763
Birth Location: Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, American Colony
JL
Magdaline Bachman
1765–1831
Birth Location: –
MB

Spouses(s)

Anna (Diddie)
1781–1849
Birth Location: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
A(

Children(s)

Daniel Light
1806–1881
Birth Location: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
DL
John Light
1800–1875
Birth Location: Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
JL
Elizabeth Light
1801–
Birth Location: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
EL
Catherine Light
1807–
Birth Location: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
CL
Susannah Light
1812–1875
Birth Location: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
SL
Mary Light
1800–1896
Birth Location: Upper Paxton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
ML
Jacob Light
1816–1849
Birth Location: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
JL
Absalom Light
1822–1849
Birth Location: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
AL

Adam Light's Ancestors

Self
Adam Light
1769–1848
Birth Place: Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Light
1762–1763
Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, American Colony
Magdaline Bachman
1765–1831
Grandparents
Henry (Light) Licht
1737–1806
Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Barbara Landis
1738–1813
Conestoga, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Adam Light's Descendants

1.
AL
Adam Light (29 October 1769–31 Jul 1848) m. Anna (Maria Mary Ditty) (Diddie) (06 Apr 1781–1849)
  1. 1. Daniel (E.) Light 1806–1881 m. Anna (Maria) Heller 1808–1881 m. Lucetta Harmon 1825–1881
    1. 1. Adam (L.) Light 1839–1874 m. Lucinda Hocker 1849–1935
      1. 1. Samuel (Ray) Light 1871–1954 m. Emma (May) Rickley 1873–1969
        1. 1. Emerson ("Ralph") Light 1895–1896
        2. 2. Clarice (G.) Light 1897–1987
        3. 3. Myrna (May) Light 1900–1979
        4. 4. John (Adam) Light 1904–1979 m. Martha (Sarah) Hughes 1909–1995
      2. 2. Franklin Light 1869–1930
      3. 3. Daniel (A) Light 1871–
    2. 2. William (Jacob) Light 1829–1904 m. Salome ("Sally" Sarah) Hoy 1828–1902
      1. 1. Cynthia (E.) Light 1861–1943
      2. 2. Mary (Cleveland) Kelly 1870–1944
      3. 3. Susan Owings 1849–1929
      4. 4. Susan Light 1850–
      5. 5. Swingley Light 1859–1944 m. Caroline Pfleiderer 1865–1937
        1. 1. Myrtle (Rebecca) Light 1900–1986
        2. 2. Carl (Edmund) Light 1887–1963
        3. 3. Harvey ("Alf" Alpheus) Light 1889–1919
        4. 4. Henry (Orlo) Light 1891–1967 m. Eva (Marie) Hieber 1894–1977
        5. 5. Lordian ("Loren" Milton Peter) Light 1893–1957
        6. 6. Mary (Salome) Light 1896–1978
        7. 7. Thelma (Bernice) Light 1903–1993
        8. 8. Robert (Elwood) Light 1905–1993
        9. 9. Erna (Luella) Light 1909–
        10. 10. Carrie (Ethel) Light 1886–1971
        11. 11. Thelma (E.) Light 1903–
        12. 12. Harry (A.) Light 1890–
      6. 6. William (Jacob) Light 1863–1937
      7. 7. Sarah (Ida) Light 1865–1931 m. Henry (J.) Sprow 1863–1911 m. Gwinner 1860–1936
        1. 1. Flossie (Susannah) Sprow 1894–1927 m. John (Darr) Wert 1891–1956
        2. 2. Gurney (E) Sprow 1889–
        3. 3. Telssie (S) Sprow 1894–
        4. 4. Augusta (Marie) Sprow 1898–2001
      8. 8. Daniel (P.) Light 1866–1895
      9. 9. David (R.) Light 1867–
      10. 10. Mary (C.) Light 1870–1944
      11. 11. John (H) Light 1872–1960
    3. 3. John Light 1831–1909
    4. 4. Emmanuel (E.) Light 1834–1925
    5. 5. Daniel (A.) Light 1860–
    6. 6. Mary (Ellen) Light 1857–
    7. 7. Irvin Heller 1864–
    8. 8. John Heller 1858–
    9. 9. Mary (E.) Light 1857–
  2. 2. John Light 1800–1875
  3. 3. Elizabeth Light 1801–
  4. 4. Catherine Light 1807–
  5. 5. Susannah Light 1812–1875
  6. 6. Mary Light 1800–1896
  7. 7. Jacob Light 1816–1849
  8. 8. Absalom Light 1822–1849

Adam Light's Timeline

2 Records

1769
29 October 1769
Birth of Adam Light in Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1848
31 Jul 1848
Age 79
Death of Adam Light in Millersburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Millersburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 October 1769
    Event Place: Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1848
    Event Place: Millersburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oak Hills Cemetery
Find more search results for Adam Light

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE