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Rosanna Poffenberger

Rosanna Poffenberger



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rosanna PoffenbergerRosanna Poffenberger was born on 15 Jun 1803 in Maryland, USA; died on 19 Mar 1893 in Keedysville, Washington, Maryland, USA.

    Family/Spouse: David Kretzer, Sr. David was born on 14 Jun 1789 in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA; died on 22 May 1855 in Sharpsburg, Washington, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Savella Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1845 in Maryland, USA; died on 30 Nov 1893 in 1423 James, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Savella SmithSavella Smith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rosanna1) was born in 1845 in Maryland, USA; died on 30 Nov 1893 in 1423 James, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

    Savella married Samuel Smith in 1874. Samuel was born on 10 Jun 1840 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA; died on 14 Mar 1910 in 1423 James, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Susan Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Jun 1949 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 4. John D Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1879 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Jan 1942 in Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 5. Jeannete Jennie Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1882 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Jan 1940 in 423 Strawberry, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 6. Chester B Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1875 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Aug 1947 in 1833 North Third street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 7. Rose A Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1877 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Dec 1964 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Susan SmithSusan Smith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Savella2, 1.Rosanna1) was born on 26 Apr 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Jun 1949 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Susan married Richard Potter on 30 Nov 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Richard (son of Daniel H. Potter, Sr and Betsy Ann Smith) was born on 22 Feb 1879 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 May 1952 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Charles Emil Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1920 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jul 1996 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. 9. Helen Rose Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 10. Daniel Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1916 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 May 1986 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
    4. 11. Betsy Syvilla Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Feb 1995 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 12. Samuel Richard (Buddy) Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1903 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Dec 1993 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 4.  John D SmithJohn D Smith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Savella2, 1.Rosanna1) was born on 25 Feb 1879 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Jan 1942 in Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    John married Sadie Lavena Keith about 1909. Sadie (daughter of Harry Keith and Rachel J Smith) was born on 27 Jan 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Apr 1935 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Pearl M Smith. Pearl was born about 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 5.  Jeannete Jennie SmithJeannete Jennie Smith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Savella2, 1.Rosanna1) was born on 29 Nov 1882 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Jan 1940 in 423 Strawberry, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Colonel William Strothers. Colonel (son of Willis Strothers, I and Mary Ellen Wallker) was born in 1868 in Catalpa, Culpeper, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Jul 1933 in 423 Strawberry, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 6.  Chester B SmithChester B Smith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Savella2, 1.Rosanna1) was born on 10 Nov 1875 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Aug 1947 in 1833 North Third street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 7.  Rose A SmithRose A Smith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Savella2, 1.Rosanna1) was born on 31 Oct 1877 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Dec 1964 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

    Family/Spouse: George Price. George was born about 1875. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Charles Emil PotterCharles Emil Potter Descendancy chart to this point (3.Susan3, 2.Savella2, 1.Rosanna1) was born on 30 Nov 1920 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jul 1996 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Living Williams. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Beverly Ann Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1939 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 May 2001 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

  2. 9.  Helen Rose PotterHelen Rose Potter Descendancy chart to this point (3.Susan3, 2.Savella2, 1.Rosanna1) was born in 1902 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Helen married Ruben Franklin Banks on 4 Oct 1926 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Ruben was born on 6 Oct 1883 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Feb 1958 in Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 10.  Daniel PotterDaniel Potter Descendancy chart to this point (3.Susan3, 2.Savella2, 1.Rosanna1) was born in 1916 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 May 1986 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

  4. 11.  Betsy Syvilla PotterBetsy Syvilla Potter Descendancy chart to this point (3.Susan3, 2.Savella2, 1.Rosanna1) was born on 25 Oct 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Feb 1995 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Betsy married James Elmer Williams on 5 Sep 1942 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. James (son of William Heister Stevenson Williams and Carolyn Jackson) was born on 31 Jan 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Jul 1989; was buried on 6 Jul 1989 in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Betsy married on 5 Sep 1942 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 12.  Samuel Richard (Buddy) PotterSamuel Richard (Buddy) Potter Descendancy chart to this point (3.Susan3, 2.Savella2, 1.Rosanna1) was born on 14 Sep 1903 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Dec 1993 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.



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