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Rebecca Yount 1823 – 1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1823

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 6 September 1899

Death Location: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania

Father: Jonas YOUNT

Mother: Lydia Biery

Spouse(s): Josiah Sherer

Children(s): Ruth sherer

In 1823, Rebecca Yount entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Jonas YOUNT and Lydia Biery. In 1850, Rebecca Yount resided in Lowhill, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Rebecca Yount resided in South and North Whitehall, South Whitehall, Lehigh. Rebecca Yount married Josiah Sherer, and had children including Ruth E. sherer. Rebecca Yount passed away in 1899 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Rebecca Yount entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Jonas YOUNT and Lydia Biery.
  • In 1850, Rebecca Yount resided in Lowhill, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Rebecca Yount resided in South and North Whitehall, South Whitehall, Lehigh.
  • Rebecca Yount married Josiah Sherer, and had children including Ruth E. sherer.
  • Rebecca Yount passed away in 1899 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonas YOUNT
1793 – 1831
Birth Location: Colebrookdale, Berks Co. Pa
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Lydia Biery
1799 – 1875
Birth Location: ,Lehigh Co,PA
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Spouses(s)

Josiah Sherer
1821 – 1895
Birth Location: Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

Ruth sherer
Birth Location: –
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Rebecca Yount's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Yount
1823 – 1899
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Jonas YOUNT
1793 – 1831
Colebrookdale, Berks Co. Pa
Lydia Biery
1799 – 1875
,Lehigh Co,PA
Grandparents
George (Cleveland) Yount
1744 – 1828
Colebrookdale, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Eva (Catharine) Knauss
1750 – 1818
Whitehall, Bucks, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA
David Biery
1772 – 1827
Longswamp, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Susanna Mickley
1773 – 1872
Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johann Jundt
1715 – 1760
Dorothea Schuck
1719 – 1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Yundt)
1690 – 1751
Anna Dotterer
1691 – 1781

Rebecca Yount's Descendants

1.
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Rebecca Yount (1823 – 6 September 1899) m. Josiah Sherer (15 Jan 1821 – 15 March 1895)
  1. 1. Ruth (E.) sherer

Rebecca Yount's Timeline

9 Records

1823
1823
Birth of Rebecca Yount in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 27
Rebecca Yount resided here in Lowhill, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Lowhill, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 37
Rebecca Yount resided here in South and North Whitehall, South Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
South and North Whitehall, South Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 47
Rebecca Yount resided here in Allentown Ward 6, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Allentown Ward 6, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
Rebecca Yount resided here in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
1887
1887
Age 64
Rebecca Yount resided here in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
1895
1895
Age 72
Rebecca Yount resided here in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
1898
6 Sep 1898
Age 75
Burial of Rebecca Yount in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
1899
6 September 1899
Age 76
Death of Rebecca Yount in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1823
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: South and North Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1131; Page: 521; Family History Library Film: 805131
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lowhill, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lowhill, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: 792; Page: 397a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: South and North Whitehall, South Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: South and North Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1131; Page: 521; Family History Library Film: 805131

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Allentown Ward 6, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Allentown Ward 6, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1362; Page: 207A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1146; Page: 148A; Enumeration District: 180

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 September 1899
    Event Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 583
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1898
    Event Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 583
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