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Comprehensive History of the Landis Folk
FROM THE
MARTYRS' ERA TO THE ARRIVAL OF THE
FIRST SWISS SETTLERS,
THEIR NUMEROUS LINEAL DESCENDANTS;
ALSO, AN
ACCURATE RECORD OF MEMBERS
IN THE REBELLION,
a Sketch of the Start and Subsequent Growth of
Landisville and Landis Valley,
A COMPLETE DIRECTORY OF LIVING
LA NDIS ADUL TS,
By D. B. LANDIS,
Ex-Editor of the Landisville Vigil.
' Non Nobis Solum.'
LANCASTER, PA.
Published and Printed by the Author.
1888.
Copyrighted by
D. B. LANDIS,
1888.
Pr « ss of Bindery of
THE WEEKLY INQUIRER, HALLOWELL & WEST
Lancaster, Pa. Philadelphia'.
TO THE
MEMORY
Sturdy Swiss Settles,
IJlS gROTBERS,
attdts, Jr.,
enjattjtn
FEOM WHOM HAVE HONORABLY 8PEUNG
THAT VAST RELATIONSHIP
KNOWN AS
The Landis Family of Lancaster bounty,
THESE HISTORICAL PACTS ARE RE-
SPECTFULLY INSCRIBED
BY
THE AUTHOR.
"TArom our Ancestors come our Names,
J? But from our Virtues our Honors."
PREFATORY.
^|~UST ten short months since, while the writer's mind
s0\^ during some leisure moments was diverted to the gen-
s' ealogy of his family forefathers, he became suddenly
convinced that a history of the stock, embracing all persons
in this county bearing the name of Landis, was a necessity.
He, therefore, at once undertook the voluntary task of com-
piling this work, with no other material at hand than a little
information concerning his i'mmediate family predecessors.
Had it not been for a host of friends, both old and new,
who aided by tongue and pen, this little volume could not
have been issued in the specified time; especially since it was
prepared amid the manifold interruptions incident to a busy
typographer's life. The author acknowledges his particular
obligations to: Rev. John L. Landis, Binkley's Bridge; Eev.
John B. Landis, East Petersburg; Levi S. Beist, Oregon;
Hon. John H. Landis, Millersville ; M. B. Landis, Washing-
ton, D. C; Israel C. Landis, Landisville; Prof. F. W. Bushong,
Wichita, Kansas; John F. Landis, Elizabethtown; A. G.
Landis, Sterling, Kan.; Jacob F. Landis, Abilene, Kan.; Eli
B. Landis, Philadelphia; Henry H. Landis, Landis Valley;
James D. Landis, Lancaster; M. B. Landis, Richland, Lebanon
county; Ezra F. Laadis, Lancaster; D. K. Landis, Strasburg;
Martin Gr. Landis, East Lampeter; Benjamin K. Landis, Bird-
in-Hand; Emma Lehman, Landisville; and a number of
others, for valuable aid in obtaining information from their
respective families or localities. Among the publications
from which extracts have been made, are: Martyrs' Mirror,
Rupp's History of Lancaster County, Harris' Biographical
History of Lancaster County, Evans'' History of Lancaster
County, the Lancaster Inquirer, New Era, and Landisville Yigil.
It has been the writer's desire to give a useful compendium
of local knowledge that will benefit others besides those of
his name. In addition to two parts of genealogy, a complete
record of Landis soldiers is appended; also, an original ac-
6 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
count of the progress of Landisville and Landis Valley; a
directory of living adults; and general information. A brief
biography, in plain language, is given of each individual;
also, the exact generation of every family from the earliest
inhabitants. Nick-names are introduced throughout these
pages more for the purpose of distinguishing similarity of
surnames than to show their oddity.
Should the reception of this volume, with its necessarily
limited first edition, prove favorable, a second volume may
follow. In the meantime the present book can be had for 65
cents cash, or the illustrated autograph edition for $1.25.
D. B. L.
SSO B. Chestnut St., Lancaster. Pa.,
February 1, 1S88.
CONTENTS.
PART I.
Ancestry and Early Settlers. pAGB
Persecutions of Mennonites in the Seventeenth Century, - . 9-11
Migration of Landisea to America, . 11-13
Rev. Benjamin Landis, 1 of Lancaster County, . 12-14
Felix Landis,' of Dauphin County, 14-15
John Landis, 1 of Bucks County, 15
John Landis. of Ephrata, . 15
PART II.
Growth of tele Landis Family.
Genealogical Sketches, . ... 16
Lineal Descendants of John 4 (continued from page 14), - 17-20
Descendants of Benjamin, 5 ..... 20-22
Descendants of Henry, 5 ... 22
Descendants of "Bennie," 4 . 23-24
Descendants of "Blind" Henry,* . • - 25-28
Descendants of Benjamin, 4 farmer, - . .- 28-30
Descendants of " Musser" John,* . 80-31
Descendants of " Brick " John, 4 . . 81-36
Descendants of Abraham, 4 - 80-88
Descendants of Henry, 3 - .... 38-40
Lineal Descendants of Felix, 1 of Dauphin (continued from p. 15), 41
The Spring Creek Family, ..... 41-42
Descendants of Henry, of Dauphin, .... 42-48
Lineal Descendants of John, 1 of Buoks (continued from page 15), 48-50
The Ephrata Stock (continued from page 15), - . 50-51
Descendants of Abraham, near Ephrata, 52
Lineal Descendants of " Hill " John. . 52-63
Lineal Descendants of John, 1 of Dauphin, . 64-65
John A. Landis, of Berks, - . 65-66
Descendants of Elias, of Montgomery, 66-67
Benjamin and John, of Montgomery, 67-68
John Landes. of Montgomery, 68
PART III.
Landis Soldiers of the Rebellion.
A Complete List of Men who Served the Union Faithfully and
Honorably from Lancaster County — When They Were Mus-
tered In, Promoted and Finally Discharged, 69-71
PART IV.
Landisville and Landis Valley.
Centreville— Landisville, 72-78
Postmasters, 73
8 THE LANDIS FAMILY OP LANCASTER COUNTY.
PAGE.
Places of Worship, 73
Camp-meetings, - - 74
Musical and Literary Societies, 74
Industries, ... 75
Mineral and Earth Deposits, 75
Notable Fires, - 76
Growth of the Village, 76
Landis Valley, 76-77
PART V.
Directory of Living Adults.
Adamstown Borough, - 78
Clay Township, 78
Cocalico (East) Township, - 78
Coleraine Township, - 78
Columbia Borough, - 78
Conoy Township, - 79
Donegal (East) Township, - - 79
Donegal (West) Township, - - 79
Earl ( West) Township, - .... 79
Ephrata Township, - . 79
Hempfleld (East) Township, - . 80
Lampeter (East) Township, - 80-81
Lampeter (West) Township, - - 81
Lancaster City, - - . - 82
Lancaster Township, .... 83
Leacock Township, . 83
Leacock Upper, ... . 83
Manheim Borough, ..... 83
Manheim Township, - 83-84
Manor Township, . - 84
Mount Joy Borough, ... 84
Mount Joy Township, 84
Penn Township, 84
Pequea Township, - - 85
Rapho Township, . 85
Strasburg Borough, - - 85
Warwick Township, . . 85
Washington Borough, - - - 85
PART VI.
General Odds and Ends.
Origin of the Name of Landis, - gg
Disciples of Menno Simon, . 86-87
A Treasured Bible, - g7
Public Officers, - 87-88
Practitioners in Medicine, . gg
Fire Companies, . 88-89
Recent Marriages and Deaths, - . 89-90
Facts and Figures, <m
A Final Wish, Pq
THE
Landis Family of Lancaster Bounty.
Part I.
ANCESTRY AND EARLY SETTLERS.
Gr
Persecutions of Mennonites in the Seventeenth Cen-
tury — MIGRATION OF LANDISES TO AMERICA — FlRST SET-
tlers ix the conestoga v alley — llneal descendants
of the Eighteenth Century.
C ^ITN the latter part of the Sixteenth century the Landises,
S^ among others in Switzerland, were noted for their piety,
and were appropriately called Pietists. The first histor-
ical mention of individual members of the Landis family is
made of Hans Landis,* a "pious witness of the Divine truth,"
who existed at that time. Hans was a Pietus or Mennonite
preacher, who moved to the Ehine, in Switzerland, and lived
there to feed and refresh others who were seeking after right-
eousness. The Council of Zurich, who be it known were not
Catholics, but of the Eeformedf church, ordered Hans' arrest,
thus thinking to stop his teachings. But that good man could
♦"Martyrs' Mirror," translated by Rupp, 1837; p. 1003.
t After the fearful persecutions of Protestants by Catholics during the
Sixteenth century, some of the Reformed placed themselves on record at
Zurich and Berne as continuators of the cruel practices known to the
martyrs' era. Various edicts were issued from 1601 to 1660 by the Re-
formed against the Anabaptists (derisive of Baptists or Mennonites),
creating fines, confiscation of property and other stringent penalties, in-
cluding banishment. Others, however, of the Reformed belief, especi-
ally the regents of the United Netherlands, exerted their influence for
the protection of the innocent Mennonites.
10 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
not be deterred from his sincere convictions, and "he was
taken prisoner by his enemies and sent in irons from Zurich
to the papists at Zolothurn." After being liberated by the
aid of some kind-natured persons, he was again retaken and
sent to Zurich, where he was rigorously examined as to his
doctrine. • In September, 1614, he was beheaded* with a
sword, as a true follower of Christ. The authorities then
tried to persuade the common people that Hans was decapi-
tated for his obstinacy towards them, but it remains a fact
that he suffered death for religion's sake.
It is interesting to know that Hans Landis was the last
person to be beheaded for religious convictions in that locality,
but persecution did not cease with his death. In May, 1637,
among three other brethren, "Hans Landis, the second, a
steadfast minister of the church in Horgerberg, and his
daughter, Margaretha," were confined full sixty weeks at
Othenbach. "Meantime the authorities sold their property
for 7000 florins, and applied it to their own use."f
In 1640, "Oswald Landis, his wife, and two daughters-in-
law, were incarcerated in Othenbach. Jacob Landis, Oswald's
son, and all his family, were banished. The two daughters-
in-law, with their infants, escaped from prison; which good for-
tune afterwards befell the old man and his wife. But they had
to forsake all their property, and wander about in poverty.":):
Felix Landis (son of Hans, beheaded at Zurich, 1614) was
*The following extract from a letter dated July 19-29, 1059, written by
a preacher at Zurich, gives an accurate description of the execution :
" Hans Landis was tall of stature, had a long black beard, a little gray,
and a masculine voice. Being led out cheerfully with a rope, to Wolfs-
statt, the place of decollation, the executioner, Mr. Paul Volmar, let the
rope fall [not, however, before Hans' wife and child came to him with
tears in their eyes to bid him a last farewell, after which he entreated
them to depart so as not to shake his resolution to meet his fate], raised
both hands to heaven, and said: 'O, God of mercy, to thee be it com-
plained, that you, Hans, have fallen into my hands ; for God's sake for-
give me for what I must do to you,' etc Hans consoled the executioner,
saying : ' I have already forgiven you, may God forgive you also ; I am
aware that you must execute the sentence of the magistracy ; be undis-
mayed, and see that nothing hinders you in this matter,' etc., whereupon
he was beheaded."
t Martyrs' Mirror, p. 1009.
j Martyrs' Mirror, p. 1016.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OP LANCASTER COUNTY. 11
a pious member of the church of Horgerberg. For this he
was committed to Othenbach, and treated with shameful
rigor, often receiving no food. His digestive organs became
so impaired through protracted fasting, that his stomach re-
fused to retain food, and he accordingly prepared himself for
death. In this state he was carried by the persecutors to
church during the sermon, where he was brutally "thrown
under a bench," and when he immediately expired. "His
wife, Adelheyd Egli, was also kept in durance in Othenbach
nearly four years. During this period they treated her not
only unmercifully, but disgracefully; they threw her into
several offensive places, stripped her twice in irons, and for a
time took her clothes from her every night, etc."* She es-
caped afterward from prison with a good conscience. Mean-
time the authorities ruthlessly dispersed her family, drove the
children among strangers, and then confiscated her house and
furniture and sold them for 5000 florins.
One night in 16<i3, the beadles attacked the house of
Verena Landis, an elderly sister. They made such a tumult
that Verena became faint and sick and could not go with the
servitors of the authorities. She was thereupon compelled to
"promise that she would remain a prisoner in her own house,
which promise she accordingly fulfilled. "f As she was
harshly treated and supplied with poor provisions, death soon
resulted.
About 1660, and afterward, the Landises were driven to the
Palatinate country, to Zweiburg and Alsace, neighborhood of
Strasburg and Manheim on the Ehine. Their properties were
generally confiscated; and they became farmers for the Ger-
man nobility. All the Mennonites received fair usage from
the Hollanders and people of the United Netherlands.
MIGRATING TO AMERICA.
For about two generations history fails to reveal individual
members of the Landis family, i. e. from 1643 to 1717. Mem-
bers of the Mennonite belief early took advantage of William
Penn's liberal policy to settle in America. About 1683, and
* Martyrs' Mirror, p. 1017.
t Martyrs' Mirror, p. 101S.
12 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
later in 1709 and 1712, numbers of them emigrated to Chester
county (including what is now the county of Lancaster).
In 1717, three brothers* Eev. Benjamin, f Felix and John
Landis, all Swiss Mennonites, came to America from the
vicinity of Manheim on the Ehine, where they had been
driven from Zurich, Switzerland, and purchased land from
Penn and the Conestogoe Indians. Like most of the pioneer
settlers in the American wilds, these good people were com-
paratively poor in worldly possessions, and had their hands
so full of work that they failed, it seems, to keep their family
records. They became, however, instinctively American in
their progress, and proceeded at once to skillfully till the soil
which has since made this county known the world over as a
"garden spot." Here, also, these pioneer members of the
family worshiped their God according to their desire, and in
perfect peace.
Benjamin's lineal descendants being numerous and mostly
located in the present confines of Lancaster county, his vast
family obtains precedence throughout this volume; while the
descendants of his two brothers, Felix and John (and others
who emigrated afterward), are also given wherever they are
connected with the history of this county.
BENJAMIN LANDIS, OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Rev. Benjamin Landis, 1 one of the three brothers who emi-
grated to America, accompanied by an only son, Benjamin, jr.
(aged 18), took up a tract of 240 acres of land frqm the Lon-
don Company, for which he received a patent in 17184 This
land was in possession of the Conestogoe Indians, from whom
it was obtained by purchase. Benjamin was a Mennonite
preacher, and, with his son, began farming on his tract,§ situ-
* Descendants of those who were persecuted in the Seventeenth century.
t In Taylor's surveys of the old patent tracts, Jacob Landis is said to
have taken out the patent for a tract ; and in 1718 the first assessment
made in Conestogoe township (now Lancaster county) included the
names of Jacob Landis and Jacob Landis, jr. From the, various records
extant it seems as if the name of Jacob on the old surveys was a mis-
take, and that it was intended for Benjamin, who had also a son, Benja-
min, jr.
J Evans' History of Lancaster County, 1883.
§ Most of the original tract is now owned by the Henry N. Landis family.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 13
ated in what is now East Lampeter township, near Mellinger's
meeting-house, about four miles east of Lancaster city, at the
intersection of the Horse-shoe and old Philadelphia roads.
No records tell to whom this pious man was married, and,
unfortunately, for several succeeding generations, such infor-
mation is very meagre.
Benjamin Landis, jr., 2 the younger immigrant, had four
sons, whose names in the order of their births* and respective
ages were: Benjamin, Abraham, Jacob, and Henry. These
four sons were the first born upon the soil, from whom have
sprung the numerous descendants of Benjamin. 1 Little men-
tion is made in any records obtainable of daughters, although
such were born, without doubt, to some of the first genera-
tions. Benjamin, jr., tilled the soil of his father's farm and
lived there.
Benjamin Landis, 3 oldest son of the younger immigrant,
moved to Manheim township, in 1751-3, after buying his
wife's only brotherf out, which left him 800 or 1,000 acres of
land:): about three miles from Lancaster city, near the Beading
road and close to where the Landis Valley meeting-house now
stands. Benjamin was married, in 1749, to Anna Snavely,
only daughter of John Snavely. They had three sons:
Hansle (John),§ born March 15, 1755; Bennie (Benjamin),
born in the winter of 1756; and Henry, born December 5,
1760. Benjamin's 3 place "was the refuge of many Swiss
emigrants, who enjoyed his hospitality until they were able
to secure homes for themselves."
Abraham Landis, 3 second son| of the younger immigrant,
had two sons: Benjamin and John. Benjamin, the oldest,
♦This method of naming children is adhered to wherever possible
throughout this book.
tMr. Snavely purchased 1,000 acres originally from John Herr and
Martin [?] Landis about 1718.— Lancaster New Era, December, 18S5.
X Assessed in 1779, for 650 acres of land; 1786, 550 acres.— From re-
turns now in the Commissioners' 1 office, Lancaster.
§ John was one among a number of non-assoclators of 1777, according
to history. These persons were generally assessed the sum of £3, 10s.,
for the prosecution of the Eevolutionary War, in which they refused to
take part.
|| Assessed in 1756, for 150 acres of land.
14 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
lived in East Lampeter township; John, second son, called
"Musser" John, also resided in Bast Lampeter.
Jacob Landis, 3 third son of the younger immigrant, had
two sons and six daughters, viz.: Barbara (Weaver), Lizzie
(Houser), John ("Brick"), born July 3, 1766; Abraham, born
November 1, 1767; Esther (Burkholder), (Mrs. Jacob
Groff), (Harnish), (Winters). Two of the lat-
ter were named Mary and Magdalena.* Jacob was Collector
of Taxes "for the King's use" in East Lampeter township, in
1763. He died during the summer of 1794.
Henry Landis, 5 was the youngest son of Benjamin, 2 the
younger immigrant. He had five sons: Benjamin, John,
Henry, Peter, and Abraham. (See page 17.)
FELIX LANDIS, OF DAUPHIN COUNTY.
Felix Landis, 1 a brother of Rev. Benjamin, received a pat-
ent in 1719-20, from the London Company, for 400 acres of
land on Mill Creek, near Witmer's Bridge (then known as
Conestoga township,f now East Lampeter). Felix established
a mill$ on his tract. In 1731 he granted part of this prop-
erty to John Binckle, as then written, who appears to have
been a relative.! It is said 4hat the first generation of Felix
sold out and removed to Dauphin and Lebanon counties (then
known as Derry township, Lancaster county). His children
were: Felix, jr., J Anna, Barbara, Froneka (married to Abra-
*From the recorded Will in Register's office, Lancaster.
t Felix was assessed in 1718 — the first assessment made in Conestoga
township.
t An old mill stood on this site until 1882, when it was sold by D. B.
Landis (miller) to Isaac Groff, who ereoted a fine new brick mill in its
place. The old corner-stone was preserved and placed in the corner of
the new engine house.
§John Binckley died intestate in 1760, leaving three sons: Felix,
Henry and John. At the division of the property Felix Binckley took
the water-right and land adjoining, consisting of 113 acres and 96
perches, and in 1767 built the mill at Millport. Felix died in this county
and is supposed to be buried at Mellinger's graveyard, although no stone
bearing his name can be found. — Evans? History of Lancaster County.
|| A public document having, among many others, the name of Felix
Landis, jr., recorded in it, being an act passed Anno Regni Georgii IT.
Regis Magnae Brittanniae, Franciae et Hibemiae, tertio, October 14
1729, gave authority to "the Hon. Patrick Gordon, esq., Lieutenant-
Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania," etc., to have and enjoy the
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 15
ham Miers). His Will was recorded in 1739, being the first
on record here of the Landis family. Felix, jr.'s Will, being
written in High Dutch, was not recorded, but simply endorsed.
The third generation settled at Spring Creek, Dauphin
county, the Landises there upholding the name of Felix
for generations.
JOHN LANDIS, OF BUCKS COUNTY.
John Landis, 1 a brother of Eev. Benjamin, and a native of
Switzerland, after arriving in America in 1717, located in
Bucks county, this State. He had five sons, viz.: John, Jacob,
Martin, George, and Samuel; and two daughters, Veronica
and Barbara*
John Landis, 2 one of the five sons, was born in Bucks
county, November 11, 1720, and removed to Montgomery
county, this State.
Jacob Landis 2 was born in Montgomery county, this State.
He died in 1806, near Jersey Shore, Lycoming county,
whence he had removed. His children were: Solomon,
John, Joseph, Benjamin, Nancy, and Betsy. Their occupa-
tions were various, and they lived at divers places — John and
Joseph removing to Lancaster county.
JOHN LANDIS, OF EPHRATA.
About the year 1720 John Landisf took up three or four
hundred acres of land below the junction of Middle and Ham-
mer Creeks running into the Cocalico, between what is now
Akron and the Oil Works. He started a graveyard near
Akron, where five generations of Landises are buried. He
was the founder of most of the Ephrata stock.
The later descendants of Felix Landis, of Dauphin; John,
of Bucks; and John, of Ephrata, are given at the close of
Part II.; also, the genealogy of "Hill" John, and others.
"privileges and advantages of natural born subjects, as fully, to all in-
tents and constructions and purposes, whatsoever, as any of his [King
George's] natural born subjects," etc.
*From a sketch of the Landis Family, by Andrew M. Frantz, esq., in
Harris' Biographical History of Lancaster County, 1872.
tBy some folks claimed to be a brother of Rev. Benjamin, the first
settler. There no doubt existed some relationship, but Benjamin's real
brother John then was in Bucks county.
Part II.
GROWTH OF THE LANDIS FAMILY.
Embracing the Peeiod from about the Revolutionary
Time to the Present Day — Genealogical Sketches,
with Births, Marriages and Deaths of Many Mem-
bers — A Variety of Other Information.
§INCE the days when our forefathers experienced the
trials incident to a separation from English rule, the
'•"'= spread of the Landis family has been remarkably rapid ;
and "there is no family so closely and so essentially connected
with the growth and development of Lancaster county" as
this one. As a family, too, it has been steadily devoted to
farming through successive generations, who "are not so
much distinguished for producing great public men as for the
uniform private worth of all its members" — and yet some of
them have shown their aptitude for other than agricultural
pursuits. They have maintained, in a large degree, the gen-
uine Lancaster county character, having been industrious and
economical without almost an exception. This, together,
with the natural modesty and coolness of the stock, has
proved a safe shield against the allurements of speculation
and excitements, and has kept the family largely together on
its native farms.
genealogical sketches.
Beginning with the oldest branch of the original settler in
Lancaster county, the genealogy of the Landis family is o-iven
on the following pages as complete as it could be procured.
The numerous descendants of Rev. Benjamin 1 are given first
viz.:
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 17
LINEAL DESCENDANTS OF JOHN.*
{Continued from page 14.)
"So-zu-sauga"* John Landis, 4 so called from his frequent
use of the words "so to say," lived in East Lampeter town-
ship, and was the oldest son of Benjamin. 8 He had three
sons: John, Benjamin and Henry. He lived on his father's
farm, and died in May, 1837, at the advanced age of 82 years.
"Swamp" John Landis 5 was born in Lampeter township,
September 11, 1782. He went to Landisville on a farm, and
married Anna Bachman, by whom he had three children who
reached maturity: John C, Michael B. and Elizabeth. He
started storekeeping at " Centre ville" (now Landisville) in the
spring of 1829, having purchased land from Jacob Charles in
the fall of 1828. (See Part IV.) He was Landisville's first
Postmaster, and remained a citizen of that place until his de-
mise, April 16, 1863; aged 80 years, 7 months and 5 days.
His wife, who was bom February 3, 1785, died. May 23, 1846 ;
aged 61 years, 3 months and 20 days.
John C. Landis, 6 first son of John Landis, 5 of East Hemp-
field township, was born on August 31, 1807. His later
school days were spent at John Beck's famous Academy for
Boys, in Lititz, from about 1823 to 1825, when and where he
acquired a thorough knowledge of mathematics, astronomy
and surveying. He was an expert chirographer and reader
in both English and German. After leaving school he fol-
lowed surveying in Landisville, which village was laid out by
him and his father in 1828-30. (See Part IV.) From 1829
to 1832 he was a salesman in his father's store. On January
5, 1832, he was united in marriage, by Bev. Loeffler, to_V£ioa—
ica ( commonly called Fanny) S helly. Four children resulted'
Tromthis union: Ann Eliza, the first child, was born May
14, 1833. Israel Christian was the second by birth. Jacob
was born April 23, 1841, and died September 4, 1845; aged
4 years, 4 months and 11 days. Albert Shelly, born August
20, 1847; died August 15, 1849, aged only 1 year, 11 months
and 26 days. John C. was one of the originators of the
Bethel church at Landisville, founded by John Winebrenn'er,
*He was also known by some persons as "Hansle.
18 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
and a consistent member thereof. He kept a general mer-
chandise establishment from about 1833 in his native village,
and died March 25, 1854, from an apoplectic stroke received
while in his store; his age was 46 years, 6 months and 25
days. Fanny, his wife, lived, until her demise, west of where
Minnich's hotel is now located. She died at the age of 69
years and 25 days, on January 13, 1879.
Ann Eliza Landis 7 became the wife of Joseph G. Greider, a
farmer, of East Hempfield township. Her children, all living,
are: John, Joseph L. and Benjamin. She died a few days
previous to her mother, in 1879.
Israel Christian Landis' was born September 24, 1835. His
father was John C, of Landisville. Israel, after receiving a
common education, spent his last school days in James P.
Wickersham's Academy, Marietta. His father dying sud-
denly, he was thrown upon his own resources for a living.
He was married by Rev. W. T. Gerhard, January 17, 1861,
to Mary Miisselman, after which he kept an oyster saloon in
Landisville for five years. During this time a son was born,
who was named David Bachman. A daughter called Florence
Shelly, was bora April 6, 1865. Mr. Landis then removed to
Centreville, East Hempfield township, where farming occupied
his attention for two years. From there he went to Rohrers-
town, where he kept a confectionery and lived three years.
He built a house on a tract of land 1 J miles west of the latter
place, whence he removed and lived one year. Hearing of an
opportunity to rent a store stand in Salunga, he sold his new
property and did a thriving trade in general merchandise for
three years, besides being Postmaster of the last-named vil-
lage. In the fall of 1874 he built a new store near Bamford
Brothers' zinc mines, the place afterward being named Bam-
fordville* Since then he has been engaged in business there.
In politics he has always been a Republican; and in business
a careful manager.
Dav^d Bachman Landis 8 is the only son of Israel C, and
was born in Landisville, February 12, 1862. He received a
common school education. Was a clerk in his father's store
at Bamfordville, for some years. In March, 1877, during
* So named, in 1875, by the writer of this sketch.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 19
school days, he first brought to light a small boys' paper,
named the Keystone Amateur. In April of the following year
it was first printed by him, under the title of the Amateur, Jr.
In August of that year, the sheet was enlarged to a 16-page
magazine, including covers, under the original name ; and with
the October number it ceased publication. On the 7th of
October, 1878, David was apprenticed to the Inquirer Print-
ing and Publishing Company, Lancaster, to learn Guttenberg's
art. After serving four years at the trade, he opened a pro-
fessional job printing office in Landisville, in April, 1883.
On May 1 of the same year, he issued the initial number of
the Village Vigil, as a tri- monthly; in a year it was printed
weekly; and in 1885 the paper was enlarged to eight pages,
being known thereafter as the Landisville Vigil. He has
been a frequent contributor to the Inquirer and the New Era,
of Lancaster; the Wheel* New York ; the Wheelman (mag-
azine), Boston; and other journals. He was married to Nora
K., daughter of David Baker, deceased, of East Hempfield
township, on Tuesday, September 29, 1885, by Eev. Dr. E.
Greenwald, late of Lancaster. September 19, 1886, a daugh-
ter, named Katie Musselman, was born. On March 13, 1886,
the Vigil was discontinued, the owner connecting himself
with the Lancaster Inquirer, in which establishment he has
had charge of the printing since then.
Elizabeth Landis, 6 daughter of John Landis, 5 was born Oc-
tober 29, 1811. She was married by Eev. Loeffler, at Lititz,
to John Lehman, September 29, 1829. She had six children:
John, who died at the age of 6 years; Henry O, Lancaster;
Annie (Martin); Mary A. (Swarr); Emma, and Adeline.
Mrs. Lehman (widow) resides in Landisville.
Michael Bachman Landis, 6 f second son of John Landis, of
East Hempfield township, was born in September, 1819. Was
three months a student of John Beck's Lititz Academy;
went to two select schools — one in Niagara county, N. Y.,
and the other at Williamsville, Erie county, N. Y. ; attended
* As a pioneer cyclist he was thrice appointed Consul of Landisville,
by the Pennsylvania Division of the League of American Wheelmen.
tM. B. L.'s grandfather on his mother's side, Michael Bachman, after
whom he was named, died in the same year as his grandfather Landis,
in 1837. Bachman's age was near 80.
20 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Susquehanna Institute, Marietta, Pa., six months ; also went
to Joseph Dando's Institute for Accountants, in Philadelphia.
He was married to Barbara Ziegler, of East Donegal town-
ship, in 1844. Solon, his son, was born in September, 1845.
Michael B. taught school in Warwick township, this county;
also, in Dauphin county, this State; California, Oregon and
Iowa. Besided in Iowa from 1851 to 1863; in California and
Oregon from 1868 to 1876. Was an employee in the United
States Land Office at Fort Dodge, Iowa, for several years; a
census enumerator in 1880 for part of Lancaster city, Pa.;
and clerk in the Pension Office at Washington, D. O, from
1882 to 1885. Mr. Landis is yet a resident of the Capital
city, although he Las a farm at Landisville, this county.
Solon Z. Landis,' who lives on a farm at Maytown, this
county, was married in 1878. He has one daughter named
Pearle, born in August, 1879.
DESCENDANTS OF BENJAMIN, 5
"Big" Benjamin Landis, 5 son of Hansle, 4 married Barbara
Neff. They had nine children: John, Elizabeth, Esther,
Susan, Henry, Catharine, Maria, Anna, and David. Benjamin
resided in East Lampeter township, on the Horse-shoe road,
and his occupation was farming. He died November 3, 1865.
Barbara, his wife, died September 2, 1864.
John Landis, 6 of East Lampeter township, died in infancy.
Elizabeth Landis was married to Tobias Kreider, Novem-
ber 6, 1832 ; died, January 7, 1848.
Esther Landis was married to Abraham Landis, January
18, 1838.
Susan Landis was married to John Bohrer, November 5,
1840.
Henry Landis 6 was born January 25, 1808 ; married to Mary
Johns, October 14, 1830. His wife was born on December 14,
1811; died, September 30, 1883. Henry resided in East Lam-
peter township ; occupation, retired farmer.
Catharine Landis was married to Tobias Shenk, December
23, 1851; died, September 2, 1885.
Maria Landis died August 8, 1864; unmarried.
Anna Landis died October 31, 1870; unmarried.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 21
David N. Landis 6 was born September 12, 1824; married
to Catharine Martin, September 18, 1845. At one time he
was associated with L. L. Kreider in general merchandise, at
Witmer. Is now a farmer at Smoketown, Bast Lampeter
township. His six children are: Catharine, Michael M.,
Eliza A., Blmina, Benjamin F. M., and Anna M.
Catharine Landis, oldest daughter of David N., was born
February 26, 1826. Married to a Mr. Martin.
Michael M. Landis, 7 of East Lampeter township, was born
November 3, 1846.
Eliza A. Landis was born June 17, 1850; 'married to John
E. Ellsworth, October 13, 1875. Eesidence, Leacock town-
ship, near New Holland.
Elmina Landis was born September 19, 1852 ; married to
Elam W. Leaman, December 4, 1871. Eesidence, near Gor-
donville, Leacock township.
Benjamin F. M. Landis' was born August 21, 1854. He
has been studying art since 1873 in Europe. His residence is
Munich, Bavaria, where he is engaged in his calling.
Anna M. Landis was born November 12, 1857; married to
William D. "Winger, September 2, 1882. Residence, Honey-
brook, Chester county, Pa.
Peter Landis,' one of the sons of Henry, 6 was born March
11, 1833; married to Martha Barr, October 3, 1854. They
had six children: Mary Ann (who died in infancy), Christian,
Anna, Mary, Henry, and Eli B. Peter is a retired farmer
living in East Lampeter township.
Christian Landis 8 was born October 10, 1856 ; married to
Emma Rohrer, October 6, 1881. He is a graduate of Iron
City Commercial College, Pittsburgh, Pa. Resides now at
Mechanicsburg (Leacock post-office); occupation, farming.
Anna Landis was born July 27, 1858; married, November
22, 1877, to Joseph Leaman.
Mary Landis was born December 20, 1859; married to Ben-
jamin Rohrer, December 16, 1880.
Henry Landis 8 was born October 20, 1861; married to
Mary Graff, October 18, 1883. Residence, East Lampeter
township ; occupation, fanner.
22 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Eli B. Landis 8 was bom December 18, 1865. Educated in
Millersville State Normal School and University of Pennsyl-
vania, Philadelphia. Studied medicine with Dr. S. T. Davis,
Lancaster ; and is now completing his medical education in
the Quaker city. He is unmarried.
DESCENDANTS OF HENRY. 5
"Swamp" Henry Landis, 5 who was the youngest son of
Hansle, 4 married Maria Eohrer, and resided on the "long lane,"
East Lampeter township. They had four children, two sons
and two daughters: Christian P., David R., Mary P., and
Lydia P. Mrs. Henry Landis died in East Lampeter, aged
66 years, 1 month and 19 days.
Christian P. Landis, 6 Leacock, was married to Hettie S.
Landis. They had seven children, six sons and one daughter:
Abraham L., Amos L., Henry L., Reuben L., Adam L., Mil-
ton L., and Lydia L. Christian has been a director of the
Lancaster County National Bank; also, a School Director
several times since 1854.
Henry L. Landis 7 was married to Mary Siegrist. They had
two daughters: Hettie S. and Annie S.
Adam L. Landis was married to Lavinia Landis. They
had one daughter, Ellenora L.
Milton L. Landis was married to Martha Becker. They
had one son, Milton B.
Mary R. Landis, a daughter of "Swamp" Henry, was mar-
ried to Christian S. Landis.
Lydia R. Landis was married to Jonas Buckwalter.
DESCENDANTS OF "BENNIE."*
"Bennie" Landis, 1 second son of Benjamin, 3 was married to
Elizabeth Brackbill,* by whom he had three sons: John
(Manor), Benjamin and Jacob (Ohio).
" Big" John Landis, 5 of Manor, was born in that township,
on June 9, 1786. He spent his early years on his father's
farm, where he assisted. Although the opportunities for ob-
* Elizabeth was the great-grandchild of Ulrioh, the progenitor of the
Brackbill family, who emigrated from Germany to this country on
August 24, 1717.
THE. LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 23
taining an education were limited at that time, he availed
himself of such as were offered. At the age of nineteen he
removed to Conestoga township to the farm now owned by
his son Tobias, and the same year was married to Elizabeth
Eudy, to whom were born: Benjamin, John, Veronica (Fan-
nie), and Mary. By a second union with Anna Hoover (born
April 2, 1787), his children were: Susan, Elizabeth, Jacob
H., David (retired), Tobias EL, and Magdalena. Mr. Landis
was a man of enterprise and public spirit. He carried on
both farming and milling about three miles west of Millers-
ville. Was elected Supervisor of Conestoga township about
1817. When a resident of Manor, he served twice as County
Commissioner — in 1838 and again in 1846. In politics he
was a Whig, and subsequently a Bepublican, but not active
in the political field. In his religious belief he was a consis-
tent Mennonite until his death, which occurred August 22,
1870, in his eighty-fifth year. His first wife died in 1816;
his second wife died in 1857.
Jacob H. Landis 6 came into existence in Conestoga town-
ship, April 18, 1822. On attaining his fourth year his parents
removed to Manor township. During his youth he was a
pupil at Lititz, and, also, at a select school in Manheim town-
ship. After becoming familiar with farm work he became an
apprentice at milling in 1841 ; he soon afterward assumed the
management of his father's mill. In 1861 he became sole
proprietor of the mill and farm, which he conducted success-
fully until his retirement from business in 1880, when his sons
relieved him. Mr. Landis was married to Anna S. Herr
(born January 10, 1825), on February 26, 1852. Their chil-
dren are: John H., Mary (Mrs. Wenger), Susan (Mrs. Eeist),
Lizzie (Mrs. Stehman), Fannie, and David H. Jacob H. is a
Republican in politics, although no active partisan. He is,
also, interested in education, and has been a trustee of the
State Normal School, near his home, besides a School Direc-
tor of his township. He and his wife are Mennonite in re-
ligion, though favorable to other denominations.
Hon. John H. Landis,' a son of Jacob H., was born in
Manor township, January 31, 1853. Was educated in the
common schools and at the Millersville State Normal School.
Left school at the age of seventeen and learned milling, in
24 THE LANDIS FAMILY OP LANCASTER COUNTY.
which business he has been engaged ever since, being propri-
etor of the Colfax Glen Mills at the present time. In 1876
he was elected President of the Lancaster County Lyceum
Association. In 1878 he was elected to the State Legislature
by the Republicans ; was re-elected in 1880 and again in 1882,
serving as Chairman of the House Committee on Education
during the session of 1881. During the summer and fall of
1879 he traveled extensively through the western Territories
and the Pacific coast. Since the close of his legislative
career he has been prominently mentioned in connection with
the State Senatorship from the Southern district. He is Pres-
ident of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of Lan-
caster County, President of the Manor Township Mutual Fire
Insurance Company, President of the Republican Anti-Cor-
ruption Association of Lancaster County (in which he is an
indomitable worker), a Director in the Northern National
Bank, of Lancaster, and a Manager in the Lancaster Chemical
Company (limited). On November 6, 1879, he was mar-
ried to Bessie A. Thomas, of Ashland, Pa. Mrs. Landis
was born April 9, 1852, at Pottsville, Schuylkill county,
this State. They have two children: Anna Mary and Fran-
cis Thomas. The entire family belong to Zion's Reformed
church.
David Landis 6 married Fannie Mayer, of Manheim town-
ship. Their children are: Fannie, who lives with her
father, unmarried; and Amos M., who is married to Lizzie,
daughter of Rev. Amos Herr, West Lampeter township.
David is a retired farmer, and lives in a fine residence in the
village of Millersville.
Tobias H. Landis 6 is a bachelor and retired farmer, residing
at Millersville, this county.
Benjamin Landis, 5 second son of "Bennie," 4 lived on the old
Manheim township homestead, and died in 1822. He leaves
grandsons near Neffsville.
Jacob Landis, 5 youngest son, moved to Ohio prior to 1870
and was supposed to live there some years since. He has a
son in Kansas City, Mo., John K., who is said to have become
a man of note and wealth. The latter conducts an extensive
livery there.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 25
DESCENDANTS OF "BLIND" HENRY. 4
Henry Landis, 6 a son of " Blind" Henry (born December 5,
1760), was born and raised in Manheim township. He mar-
ried Anna Long, also of that township. They lived on the
Reading road (now Oregon turnpike). Had ten children
who grew to maturity, and all were married except Mary, the
youngest, who died single; they were named: Benjamin,
John, Henry, Isaac, Jacob, Susan, Elizabeth, Nancy, Barbara,
and Mary. Henry 5 was a farmer, and carried on distilling;
had a team on the road constantly hauling his own whiskey
and flour to Philadelphia. His oldest son Benjamin drove
his team for four years ; next John drove it three years ; then
Henry was his father's teamster, when Isaac and Jacob came
in next for their turn of team-work up to the time they
were married.
"Rich" Benjamin Landis, 6 the oldest son, was married to
Nancy Long, of Manheim township, and lived near Oregon.
They had eleven children, as follows: Henry, Isaac, Benja-
min, Israel L., Daniel, Eliza, Fianna, Maria, Fanny, Nancy,
and Amelia. They were all married and have children, ex-
cept Israel, who is a bachelor.
Henry Landis' was married to Catharine Reist, of Warwick
township. They have twelve children, all grown: Andrew
R., Peter R., Henry R., Benjamin R., Isaac R., Jacob R. (mar-
ried October 27, 1887, to Annie B. Hess, of Manheim town-
ship), Israel R., Annie, Lizzie, Katie, Ella, and Clara.
Isaac Landis' was married to Eliza Long, daughter of
Benjamin Long, of Manheim township. They had one son
when the mother died. Isaac married his second wife, Susan
Landis, daughter of David and grand-daughter of "Farmer"
John Landis. They have several children.
Daniel Landis' was married to a Miss Erb, of "Warwick
township. They had two children when Daniel died.
Eliza Landis married John Hess, at present residing at
Roseville, Manheim township.
Fianna Landis married Benjamin Garber, near Donegal
Springs.
Maria Landis married Levi Getz, a farmer, residing in East
Hempfield township.
26 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Fanny Landis married Samuel Hess, from Warwick town-
ship.
Nancy Landis married Samuel Hershey, now residing near
Strasburg.
Amelia Landis married Michael Nolt, now residing on the
old Hans Groff farm, in Groff's Dale.
Benjamin Landis' married Mary Landis, daughter of David
(she being a sister of Susan, his brother Isaac's wife). They
have ten children living: Amelia, Maria (married to Ephraim
Eohrer, farmer), Elim (married to Miss Sheaffer, of Lam-
peter township), Lizzie (married to Harry Charles, farmer),
Hetty (married to John Nolt, farmer), Alice, Annie, Laura,
Martin, and Minnie.
Israel L. Landis 1 resides in Lancaster. He is an inventor,
and actively engaged in the business of patent rights, includ-
ing various useful farm gates. He gives part of his time to
buying tobacco and looking after his farm. He is also largely
interested in the affairs of one of the prominent banks of the
city. "Was born in Manheim township, February 25, 1836.
"Miller" John Landis, 6 son of Henry, 5 married Elizabeth,
daughter of Michael Lane, Manheim township. They had
six children, as follows: Abraham (miller, who died April
25, 1887, aged fifty-five, single), John (who died an infant),
Henry (who was killed by lightning), Elizabeth (died in
infancy), Michael (a bachelor, living on the old homestead
near Oreville, East Hempfield township), and John, the
youngest. The latter lives in Manheim township, and is
married to Lydia Buckwalter, of that township. John' is
engaged at farming. He and his brother Michael own a large
grist mill at Oreville, on the Little Conestoga, which they are
running in connection with their farms.
"Drover" Henry Landis 6 was married to Anna Stauffer, of
Manheim township. They had three children when his wife
died, who were named as follows: Emanuel (whe died when
1 year and 8 months old), Fanny (married to David Graybill
now residing in East Petersburg; had two children Susan
and Henry, who both died young), and Anna, who married
Levi S. Reist, of Warwick township; she had four children:
Henry, who died quite young; Clara, wife of Henry Hostetter
of Manheim township; Laura, wife of Jacob F. Hess of
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTEK COUNTY. 27
Manheim township; Anna, the youngest daughter, died aged
about 15. After remaining a widower three years, "Drover"
Henry married his second wife, Esther Binkley, daughter of
Christian Binkley* Henry had two children with the latter
union, who were named Elizabeth and Henry.
Elizabeth Landis 7 was married to Hon. John M. Stehman,
Manheim township, at present residing in Rohrerstown.
Elizabeth had one child, Henry L., and she died when her
son was a little more than one year old. His grandmother
took him in charge and kindly cared for him until he was
able to care for himself. Henry L. Stehman married Lizzie
Landis, daughter of Jacob Landis, residing at Millersville.
Henry H. Landis, 7 the youngest of the family, married
Emma C. Diller, daughter of George Diller, of East Earl
township. They have four children : Anna Margaretta, who
died aged 4 years; Henry Kimper, now a student at Lehigh
University; George Diller, at home with his father on the
farm; Nettie May, the youngest, also at home.
Isaac Landis 6 married Mary Shirk, of Manheim township.
They had four sons and two daughters. Isaac carried on the
business of farming up to the time of his death, and was
noted for feeding fine cattle. John S., the oldest son, was
married to Anna Becker, daughter of Rev. Becker, a Mennon-
ite minister, of Warwick township. Henry S. married Sarah
Ford, of Manheim township. Joseph died single. Isaac'
married Harriet Fry, from Ephrata; lives at Landis Valley
and is engaged in farming. Maria is married to John Bru-
baker, of Manor township, son of Rev. Jacob Brubaker, a
Mennonite minister. Fanny died single.
Jacob Landis, 6 the youngest son, married Elizabeth Binkley,
of Manheim township, daughter of David Binkley. Jacob
had three sons: David, 7 the oldest, was killed on the Penn-
sylvania Railroad. Benjamin 7 married Mary Buckwalter, of
Manheim; they have five children, viz.: Phares, Amanda,
Mabel, Mary, and Annie. Benjamin owns a farm and lives
on it at Landis Valley. Henry, the youngest son, died single.
* Christian Binkley built the first arched stone bridge across the Con-
estoga, at the Printers' Paper Mill.
28 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Nancy Landis 6 was married to Abraham Hershey, who- car-
ried on the milling business near Manheim ; afterwards moved
north of that borough, where he died, leaving eight children
to grow up, all of whom are married: Eusebius Hershey, a
Eeformed Mennonite minister, now living in Centre county,
this State. Fannie married Henry Zook, now residing in
Lancaster city. Martha is married to Emanuel Longenecker,
at present residing in Kansas. Nancy (Mumah) resides in
Harrisburg; Mrs. Bowman lives in Lebanon county; Mary
(Capp) is in Illinois; Barbara (Hernly) lives near Manheim;
and Susanna (Minnich) is near Lititz. The husbands of the
latter three daughters are farmers.
Elizabeth Landis 6 was married to a Mr. Bear, near Rohrers-
town. She had two children, Christian and Barbara. Chris-
tian died single; Barbara married John L. Miller, now resid-
ing in Lancaster, engaged in the dry goods business. Eliza-
beth married a second time to Michael Martin, who was a
farmer living near Roseville, Manheim township.
Barbara Landis 6 was married to Christian Brackbill, of
Strasburg township, who owned a farm along the old Phila-
delphia pike, and, also, did a transportation business, control-
ling a warehouse and several cars on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road up to the time of his death. Barbara had four children:
Henry L. Brackbill, now residing at Landis Valley, formerly
of the «Landis Valley hotel. (See Part IV.) Eliza Ann mar-
ried John Risser, now living at Brunnerville, son of Rev. John
Risser, a Mennonite minister. Christian is married to an Erb,
and resides at Brunnerville. Maria died single.
DESCENDANTS OF BENJAMIN, 4 FARMER.
Benjamin Landis, 4 oldest son of Abraham, 3 lived on a farm
in East Lampeter township. He had eight children, four
sons and four daughters: John, Abraham, Benjamin, David,
and Anna, Barbara, Susanna, and Mary — all now deceased.
Benjamin 1 died about 1830.
"Farmer" John Landis, 5 oldest son of Benjamin, 4 was born
in East Lampeter township, January 6, 1785. He was mar-
ried to Eve Groff (born September 22, 1783). John was
elected Commissioner for Lancaster county in 1846. He was
also, one of the originators of the Lancaster County Bank of
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 29
which he was the first President, after it became a chartered
institution; elected to that office in 1841, and continued to
fill the same honorably until February, 1867, a period of
twenty-six years. John was a farmer by occupation. He
had nine children: David G., Catharine G., Mary G., Su-
sanna G., Elizabeth G., Esther G., Martin G., John G., and
Anna G. "Farmer" John died February 4, 1867; his wife
died November 25, 1877.
David G. Landis 6 was born January 19, 1809, in East Lam-
peter township. Married to Mary Neff, by whom he had four
sons and six daughters: John, Christian, Soses, David, Su-
sanna, Mary, Leau, Eveanna, Anna, and Lizzie. David G. was
a farmer, and died on March 9, 1883.
John Landis,' son of David G., was married to Lizzie Roh-
rer. They have five sons and one daughter, all under age
except Jason and Ellie.
Christian Landis' was married to Anna Leaman. They
have one son and three daughters, all under age.
Soses (?) Landis has one daughter and two sons. The sons
are farmers. All reside in East Lampeter.
David Landis had two daughters to first wife (Rohrer), and
two sons to second (Catharine Landis). He resides in Upper
Leacock, and is a farmer and butcher.
Susanna Landis was married to Isaac L. Landis, farmer,
Manheim township.
Mary Landis married Benjamin L. Landis, farmer, Manheim
township.
Leau Landis was married to Jacob Buckwalter, farmer,
East Lampeter township.
Eveanna Landis married Adam Ranch, of Paradise town-
ship.
Anna Landis married Michael Rohrer, farmer, of Upper
Leacock.
Lizzie Landis married Jacob Hostetter, farmer, of Manheim
township.
Catharine G. Landis 6 was born on February 2, 1811. Mar-
ried Jacob Rohrer. Died in Strasburg township, May 26, 1836.
Mary G. Landis was married to John Leaman. Died on
May 13, 1846, in Leacock township.
30 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Susanna G. Landis was born April 7, 1814. Married to
Tobias Herr. Died, July 1, 1847, in Lancaster township.
Elizabeth. G. Landis was born December 9, 1817. Married
to John Doner, Manor township.
Esther G. Landis was born September 2, 1818. Married to
Michael Metzger. Died, October 30, 1847, in Lampeter town-
ship.
Martin G. Landis 6 was born May 13, 1820. He is unmar-
ried and resides in -East Lampeter township.
John G. Landis 6 was born June 10, 1822. Married to Mar-
tha Barr. Died in Virginia about 1875. Left one daughter
and two sons; one of the latter, John, resides in East Lam-
peter township.
Anna G. Landis 6 was born July 11, 1826. She is single
and resides in East Lampeter township.
Abraham Landis, 5 second son of Benjamin, 4 lived and died
in East Lampeter township.
Benjamin Landis, 5 third son, lived and died in the same
township.
"Miller" David Landis 5 resided, also, in East Lampeter.
He was a member of the board of Poor Directors in 1872.
DESCENDANTS OF "MITSSER" JOHN.'
"Musser" John Landis, 4 second son of Abraham, 3 resided
in East Lampeter township. By his first wife (Musser) he had
nine children, all of whom died in about one week from a
fever. By a second marriage (Hoover) he had three sons and
two daughters: John, Abraham, Emanuel, Annie, and Polly
(Mrs. Rohrer).
John Landis, 5 oldest son, lived in East Lampeter township,
and died about thirty years ago. Two of his sons, Adam
and John S., are in the dairy business, near Lancaster city.
Abraham Landis 5 owned the farm near the water works
known as the "city mill farm," in Lancaster township. His
children were: Eli, Mary, Susan, Harriet (Zook), and Philip.
Philip Landis 6 lived at the City Mill, Lancaster. He was
married to Kate Gunkel. They removed to Delaware, living
there seven years; and afterward came back to the farm at
the old city water works, where they also resided seven years.
Their children are: Jennie, Annie, William (Graymont, 111.)
THE LANDIS FAMILY OP LANCASTER COUNTY. 31
and Victor. Philip is deceased, and his widow lives at No.
524 East Orange street, Lancaster. #
Emanuel Landis 5 resides near the Pennsylvania Eailroad
bridge, on the Lampeter side of the Conestoga. His children
include three boys and three girls: Samuel K., Levi K.,
Barbara (who was killed by being caught in machinery at
Shober's mill, aged 22), Sarah, Henry, and Lydia.
Levi K. Landis 6 was born in East Lampeter township, on
August 14, 1838. He learned the machinist trade ; and about
twenty-nine years since went to Lancaster, where he is yet
located, on East King street. He had ten children, eight of
whom are living: Addie, Levi (machinist), Ida, Charles C,
George, Emery, Howard, and Blanche.
DESCENDANTS OF " BRICK" JOHN.'
"Brick" John Landis, 4 of Lampeter township, oldest son of
Jacob, 3 was twice married. By his first wife (Burkholder)
he had three children, two sons and one daughter, viz.: Jacob
B., John B. and Nancy B.
Jacob B. Landis, 5 born October 21, 1792, was married to
Maria Stauffer (born, August 15, 1797; died, July 18, 1865).
They had six children, three sons and three daughters, viz.:
Levi S., Anna S., Frances S., Maria S., Jacob S., and Christian
S. Jacob B. died in East Lampeter township, near Landis'
warehouse, on the P. R. R., January 24, 1835.
Levi S. Landis, 6 born January 31, 1830, oldest son of Jacob
B., was married to Maria Andrews. They had four children:
Elias (died in infancy), J. Franklin, Ezra A., and Ellenora
(died a°red about 12). The old homestead of Jacob, 3 third
son of Benjamin, 2 passed down to Levi S.*
J. Franklin A. Landis' was married to Mary L. Leaman.
They had three children, two sons and one daughter, viz.: A.
Levi L., David L. and Stella L.
Ezra A. Landis 7 was married to Annie S. Lefevre. They
had four children, two sons and two daughters, viz.: Elmer
L., Harvey L., Arvilla L., and Bertha L.
*Prom whom it was purchased under influence of the P. R. R., at the
time when the track was straightened east of the Conestoga bridge.
The old homestead of Benjamin Landis 2 adjoins this on the east and
is occupied by the Henry N. Landis family.
32 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTEK COUNTY.
Anna S. Landis 6 was born October 23, 1821; died, May 6,
1848.
Frances S. Landis 6 was born August 28, 1824. She became
the wife of Amos Bushong (born December 25, 1823), miller,
at Bird-in-Hand. They had three children: Ira Clement
(bora, December 12, 1854; died, January 31, 1863), M.Viola*
(born March 25, 1858), and Frank W.f (born March 17, 1864).
Maria S. Landis 8 was born October 17, 1826. She became
the wife of Isaac D. Heller, and died in June, 1870.
Jacob S. Landis 6 was born March 27, 1829, and married to
Lizzie Buckwalter. They had one daughter, Ada B., who
married I. Newton Bushong, Bird-in-Hand. Mrs. Lizzie lives
with her daughter. Jacob S. died February 4, 1863.
Christian S. Landis, 6 born March 29, 1833, was married to
Sarah Cooper (whose second husband is Dr. Miller). They
had one daughter, Mamie C, Bird-in-Hand. Christian S.
died September 5, 1865.
John B. Landis, 5 second son of "Brick" John, was married
to Martha Mylin. They had seven children, four sons and
three daughters: Amos M., Daniel M., John M., Jacob M.,
Mary M., Susan M., and Eliza M. John B. lived and died in
West Lampeter township, on the Millport and Strasburg
turnpike.
Amos M. Landis, 6 first son of John B., was married to Het-
tie Rohrer. They had two children, one son and a daughter:
John R. and Emma R.
Daniel M. Landis 6 was married to Christiana McCallister.
They had two children, one son and a daughter: William
and Henrietta.
Mary M. Landis was married to John Diffenbach.
Nancy B. Landis, 6 daughter of "Brick" John, was married
to Abraham Shenk.
♦Viola became the wife of D. B. Shuey, a graduate of Franklin &
Marshall College and the Theological Seminary, Lancaster, and is now
Superintendant of Missions of the Reformed church in the west. His
home is Emporia, Kansas.
tF. W. Bushong graduated at F. & M. College, 1885. Spent two years
at the University of Leipzig, Germany, and is at present Professor of
Chemistry, Natural Science and the German Language in "Wichita Uni-
versity, Wichita, Kansas.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 33
"Brick" John Landis,* by his second marriage to Barbara
Snavely (born, October 5, 1779; died, December 25, 1854),
had eleven children, six sons and five daughters, viz.: Abra-
ham S., Elizabeth S., Benjamin S., Christian S., Martin S.,
David S., Daniel S., Susan S., Barbara S., Mary S., and Het-
tie S.
"Old Eoad" Abraham S. Landis, 5 born July 2, 1798, was
married to Barbara Landis (born, January 31, 1779; died,
August 7, 1881), sister of "Farmer" John. They had nine
children, two sons and seven daughters: John L., Barbara L.,
Mary L., Annie L., Elizabeth L., BZettie L., Susan L., Benja-
min L., and Lydia L. Abraham died in East Lampeter town-
ship, November 12, 1874.
John L. Landis 6 (now deceased) was married to Elizabeth
Musser. They had six children, three sons and three daugh-
ters: Abraham M., John M., Henry M., Barbara M., Mary
M., and Susan M.
Abraham M. Landis 7 was married to Hettie W. Siegrist.
John M. Landis 7 was married to Emma M. Myers. They
had one son, Abraham M.
Benjamin L. Landis, 6 son of Abraham S., 5 was married to
Fanny Bassler. They had seven children, two sons and five
daughters, viz.: Abraham B., Benjamin B., Annie B., Fanny
B., Lizzie B., Hettie B., and Barbara B.
Abraham B. Landis 7 was married to Ida B. Landis. They
had one son, John-Jacob L.
Barbara L. Landis 6 was married to Joseph Leaman.
Annie L. Landis was married to John Kreider.
Elizabeth L. Landis was married to David Leaman.
Hettie L. Landis was married to Benjamin Groff.
Lydia L. Landis was married to John Groff.
Elizabeth S. Landis, 5 daughter of "Brick" John, died May
6, 1820, aged 20 years.
Benjamin S. Landis, 5 son of "Brick" John, was married to
Mary Buckwalter, and resided in Upper Leacock, near Bare-
ville. Had nine children, four sons and five daughters:
Mary B., Elizabeth B., John B., Hettie B., David B., Fianna
B., Benjamin B., Jacob B., and Harriet B.
Mary B. Landis 6 was married to Wayne Bear.
Elizabeth B. Landis was married to Samuel Weaver.
34 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
John B. Landis 6 was married to Maria Sheibley.
Hettie B. Landis was married to John Bear.
David Buckwalter Landis 6 was born in East Lampeter
township, on January 13, 1830. Married to Martha Groff.
Had one son, Clayton G. David sold his farm about a dozen
years since, and now resides at No. 202 Bast King street,
Lancaster. He has been a Director of the Inquirer Printing
& Publishing Company for some years. Under the firm
name of D. B. Landis & Son, he is actively engaged in mer-
chant milling, at a large establishment located near the Penn-
sylvania Eailroad and Quarryville branch of the Reading
Railroad.
Fianna B. Landis was married to Abraham Grabill.
Harriet B. Landis was married to Isaac Sprecher.
Benjamin B. Landis was married to Barbara Groff. They
had eight children, three sons and five daughters, viz.: Abra-
ham G., Benjamin G., John G., Cassie G., Ida G., Cora G.,
Annie G., and Alice G.
Jacob B. Landis 6 was married to Mary Bender. They had
five children, three daughters and two sons, viz.: Annetta B.,
Emma B., Ida B., Sanford B., and Theodore B.
Christian S. Landis, 5 son of "Brick" John, was married to
Mary R. Landis, daughter of "Swamp" Henry. They had
six children, two sons and four daughters, viz.: Levi L.,
Elizabeth L., Annie L., Katie L., John L., and Hettie L.
Christian died in East Lampeter township, in 1871. .
Levi L. Landis 6 was married to Mary Buckwalter. They
had six children, one son and five daughters: Elam B., Het-
tie B.. Amanda B., Emma B., Anna-Mary B., and Lydia B.
Elam B. Landis' was married to Martha Martin. They had
six children, five daughters and one son: Mary M., Annie M.
Emma M., Magdalena M., Ada Catharine M., and Harry M.
Elizabeth L. Landis 6 was married to Peter B. Brubaker.
Annie L- Landis was married to Peter E. Hershey.
Katie L. Landis was married to Christian S. Risser.
. Rev. John L. Landis, 6 Binkley's Bridge, was married to
Mary J. Denlinger. They had two children, one son and a
daughter: Aaron D. and Annie D. John was ordained to
the Old Mennonite ministry, at Mellinger's meeting-house on
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 35
December 27, 1865 ; and now serves in the Strasburg bishop
district, at Mellinger's and Stumptown.
Aaron D. "Landis' was married to Annetta B. Landis. They
had five children, one son and four daughters : Mary L., John
L., Anna L., Ada L., and Emma L.
Susan S. Landis, 5 daughter of "Brick" John, was married
to Michael Buck waiter.
Martin S. Landis, 5 son of "Brick" John, was born March 9,
1808. Married to Elizabeth Bupp (born January 13, 1814).
They lived near Bareville. Had four children, two sons and
two daughters: Abraham R., Samuel E., Amanda R., and
Mary B.
Samuel R. Landis 6 was married to Annie Bassler.
Amanda R. Landis was married to Hershey Groff.
Mary R. Landis was married to Abraham S. Rohrer.
Barbara S. Landis, 5 daughter of "Brick" John, was mar-
ried twice: 1. Jacob Stauffer; 2. John Leaman.
Mary S. Landis, 5 daughter of "Brick" John, was. married to
Emanuel Groff.
David S. Landis, 5 son of "Brick" John, was born April 2,
1814. Married to Elizabeth Hostetter; residence, Upper
Leacock township. Had nine children, three sons and six
daughters: John H., Jacob H., David H., Mary- Ann H.,
Hettie H., Ann Elizabeth H., Barbara H., Louisa H., and
Catharine H.
Jacob H. Landis 6 was married to Lizzie B. Groff. They
had seven children, six sons and one daughter: Elmer G.,
Milton G., David G., Ada G., Jacob G., Amos G., and Noah G.
Mary- Ann H. Landis was married to Jacob Metz.
Hettie H. Landis was married to Samuel Bur kh older.
Ann Eliza H. Landis was married to John Wenger.
Barbara H. Landis was married to Abraham Kachel.
Louisa H. Landis was married to Abraham Herr.
Catharine H. Landis was married to David N. Landis.
Daniel S. Landis, 5 son of "Brick" John, was born April 2,
1814. Married to Elizabeth Hoover; residence, near East
Petersburg. Had two sons: Jeremiah H. and Daniel H.
Jeremiah H. Landis 6 was married to Fanny Scheets. They
had six children, three sons and three daughters: Lizzie S.,
Aaron S., Fanny S., Alvin S., Amanda S., and Jeremiah S.
36 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Daniel H. Landis 6 was married to Leah Harnish. They
had two children, one son and a daughter: Elmer H. and
Sadie H.
Hettie S. Landis, 5 youngest daughter of "Brick" John, was
married to Christian R. Landis.
DESCENDANTS OF ABRAHAM. 1
Abraham Landis, 4 second son of Jacob, 3 was born Novem-
ber 1, 1767. He was twice married: 1. Houser; 2.
Elizabeth Breneman (born, August 11, 1775; married, 1795;
died, November 15, 1857). Ten children were the result of
these unions-: Hettie, Nancy, Jacob, Maria, Elizabeth, To-
bias, Abraham, Benjamin, Adam, and Rev. John B. Abra-
ham 4 died March 10, 1851.
Hettie Landis 5 was born December 9, 1797; married to
Abraham Siegrist.
Nancy Landis, was born November 4, 1801; married to
Benjamin Stauffer.
"Gentleman" Jacob Landis, 5 the oldest son, was born No-
vember 2, 1803. Resided in East Lampeter township, and
once was a Director of the Poor. He was married to Maria
Hershey; and died March 10, 1879, leaving no children.
Maria Landis, born December 22, 1806; died, November 6,
1876.
Elizabeth Landis, born June 3, 1808; died, July 16, 1823.
Tobias Landis, born March 10, 1809; died, May 11, 1809.
Abraham Landis 6 (born, August 2, 1811; died, November
4, 1871) lived on the original Landis homestead. He was
married to Hetty Landis (born November 28, 1814; now de-
ceased), daughter of "Big" Benjamin, and their children are:
Betsy, Mary, Benjamin, Jacob, and Abraham.
"Bush" Benjamin Landis 6 was born April 17, 1814. Re-
sided, also, on the old Landis farm. He was married to Eliz-
abeth Kreider. Their children are: Lizzie K., Mary K.,
Annie K., Fannie K., Hetty K., Abraham K., and Benjamin
K. "Bush" Benjamin died July 8, 1884.
Elizabeth K. Landis, 6 oldest child of "Bush" Benjamin
became the wife of a Mr. Herr. They had four children:
Annie (deceased), Elias, Lizzie, and Emma.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 87
Mary K. Landis is married to a Kreider. They had four
children : Infant son (deceased), Susan, Lizzie, and Mollie.
Annie K. Landis is now Mrs. Groff. Her children are:
Lizzie, Emma, David, Annie, Benjamin, Ida, and Mollie.
Abraham K. Landis, 6 farmer, was married to Barbara Bear.
They had eight children: Lizzie (deceased), three infants (de-
ceased), Enos (deceased), Abraham, Ida, and Annie.
Fannie K. Landis was married to a Mr. Shaub.- Their
children include: Lizzie, Annie, Enos, Benjamin, Ellenora,
Ada, and Mollie.
Hetty K. Landis became Mrs. Denlinger. She has one
child, Benjamin.
Benjamin K. Landis," youngest son of "Bush" Benjamin,
was born July 1, 1855. He received a common school educa-
tion. Was married to Maria V. Brackbill, on December 9,
1880. Is engaged at farming, near Bird-in-Hand, East Lam-
peter township. His children are: Infant son (deceased),
born December 27, 1881; Elmer Park, born November 24,
1882 ; and Lillian Maud, born December 26, 1885. Mr. Lan-
dis has been a junior member, for several years, of the firm
of Brackbill, Kendig & Landis,* Strasburg, who are extensive
importers and breeders of thoroughbred Holland cattle. Is
at present a School Director of his township.
Adam Landis 5 was born February 15, 1817, and lived in
East Lampeter township. He married Sarah Overly (whose
second husband was named Wikert). They had one son, Enos.
Bev. John B. Landis, 5 the youngest son of Abraham, was
born March 5, 1820, and resides on a farm at East Petersburg,
East Hempfield township. He was married to Anna Kreider,
in 1844. On October 18, 1849, he was ordained to the Old
Mennonite ministry, and has served his Master faithfully ever
since in the Brubaker district. His children were: Elizabeth,
Maria, Anna, Katie, Hetty, Fannie, and Jacob. John B.'s
wife died in 1880, at the age of 60 years, 8 months and 25
days.
Elizabeth Landis, 6 first daughter of John B., married Israel
F. Boot, of Landisville; she died in August, 1886; no issue.
*This Arm has been very successful, as is evidenced by the many pre-
miums taken at county fairs for their excellent stock.
38 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Maria Landis, second daughter, was married to Martin P.
Swarr, of East Hempfield township. Their children are:
Salome (Mrs. Aungst), Milton L., Harry, and Martin.
Anna Landis, third daughter, was married to Christian F.
Charles. Their children are: Amos, Christian, Landis, and
John.
Katie Landis, fourth daughter, was married to Benjamin
Charles. Their children are: Ellen, Anna, John, Joseph,
Benjamin, Fannie (deceased), Jacob, and Lizzie.
Hetty Landis, fifth daughter, married to John M. Denlinger.
Their children are: Landis, Benjamin and Harry.
Fannie Landis, sixth daughter, was married to Daniel H.
Denlinger. Their children are : Lizzie, Daniel and Fannie.
Jacob Landis, 6 only son of John B., was married to Mary
E. Kreider; no children.
Hettie Landis, 5 sixth child of Abraham, was married to
Christian Siegrist. Their children are: John, Abraham,
Christian, Jacob, Fannie, Hetty, Mary, Lizzie, and Anna.
Nancy Landis, seventh child, was married to Benjamin
Stauffer. Their children are: Betsy, Fannie, Maria, John,
Abraham, Peter, Benjamin, Adam, and Levi.
Mary Landis, 5 youngest daughter, was married to Tobias
Kreider. Their children are: Jacob, Abraham and Mary.
DESCENDANTS OF HENRY. 3
Benjamin Landis, 1 oldest son of Henry, 3 had four sons:
Daniel, Henry, Benjamin, and John. All of these were born
and resided part of their time about New Holland.
Daniel and Henry Landis 5 died at their home years ago.
Benjamin Landis moved to Adams county, near Gettys-
burg, this State, many years ago.
John Landis, 5 the youngest son, also moved to Adams
county, near 'Gettysburg.
John Landis, 1 second son of Henry, 3 had two sons: "Little"
Benjamin and John.
"Little" Benjamin Landis 5 resided in East Lampeter town-
ship, and died there.
John Landis, 5 the younger son, died at the age of 18, many
years ago.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 39
Henry Landis,' third son of Henry, had four sons : Daniel,
Jacob, Henry, and Isaac.
Daniel Landis 6 lived in Manheim township, on the New-
Holland turnpike.
Henry Landis died in East Lampeter township ; unmarried.
Isaac Landis lived in East Lampeter township, near Lan-
dis' store.
Jacob Landis died unmarried, in the same neighborhood.
Peter Landis,* fourth son of Henry, had one son: "Fuller"
David, who resided in Upper Leacock township, near Mon-
terey.
Eev. Abraham Landis, 4 youngest son of Henry, 3 lived and
died upon what is part of the original Landis homestead, in
East Lampeter township. He was a Eeformed Mennonite
minister and much esteemed for his worth as a citizen and a
Christian. He had five sons and two daughters: Henry N.,
Abraham N, Jacob N, John N., Benjamin N., Mary N., and
Anna N. Eev. Abraham died in 1861, aged 81 years.
Henry 1ST. Landis, 5 the oldest, owns the old homestead in
East Lampeter township. His children are: Abram S.,
Jacob S., Henry, of Eeading, Pa. (see practitioners in medi-
cine, Part VI.); Esther, and Annie (wife of John Light).
Abram S. Landis* has one child, Allen.
Jacob S. Landis' 6 children are: Frank, Anna, John, Henry,
Omer, Emma, Alice, and Willis.
Esther Landis 6 married Andrew M. Frantz, esq., of Lancas-
ter. Their children are: Lettie, Christian (deceased), Harry,
and Lillie.
Abraham N. Landis 5 emigrated to Illinois in 1849, and set-
tled in Whiteside county, near Sterling. His children are:
John, Chicago, 111.; Benjamin, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mary
(Getz), Sterling, 111.; Hattie (Stillman), deceased; Abram and
Henry (married to Miss Summy).
Jacob N. Landis moved to Illinois, and died there about 27
years ago.
John N. Landis also moved to Illinois, and died there
about 30 years since. His children were: Anna (married to
Isaac Kreider), Eliza (married to Eev. Henry Fisher), Naomi
(deceased), Fannie, Noah, and Jacob.
40 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTEK COUNTY.
Benjamin 1ST. Landis, 5 the youngest, removed to Franklin
county, this State, and died there many years ago. He was
married to Lydia Frick, daughter of Jacob Frick, of Neffs-
ville, Lancaster county. Their children are : Frank F., Ezra
F., Mary F., Salome F., Lizzie, Abram B., and Emma F.
Frank F. Landis 6 married Lizzie Hershey, of Mount Joy.
He is a designer of machines with the Geiser Manufacturing
Company, Waynesboro, this State. Children: Ida, Benja-
min (deceased), Mary (deceased), Anna, Frank (deceased),
Mark, and Lizzie.
Ezra F. Landis, 6 at the age of 17, became an apprentice for
three years in George Frick's shops, Waynesboro, this State.
He afterward went to Lancaster and established a machine
shop of his own. Was married to Kate Anthes, of Port
Coleborne, Ontario. His children are: Charles A., born
July 10, 1873; Amelia A., bom January 3, 1875; Grace
Elizabeth, born June 27, 1877; Edith A., born September 11,
1879; Mary, born July 9, 1881; Adrienne, born July 26,
1883; and Catharine May, born May 17, 1885. Mr. Landis
has managed an extensive trade in fan blowers, steam pumps,
machines, and radiators, upwards of twenty years, in which
he has been very successful. Both he and his wife are mem-
bers of the Beformed Mennonite church.
Mary F. Landis 6 was married to Jacob D. Kohr, Dillerville,
son of Bishop John Kohr, deceased. Children: Frank,
Anna, Alice, Howard, Esther, and Lydia.
Salome F. Landis 6 became the wife of Jacob Miller, Ring-
gold, Md. Children: Mary, Anna, Lydia, and Lizzie.
Lizzie Landis 6 was married to Eli J. Treichler, of Sanborne,
Niagara county, X. Y. Children: Charles, Mary, Lorine,
Wilber, Elma, and several others.
Abram Landis 6 is a mechanical engineer at the Geiser Man-
ufacturing Company's works, Waynesboro, this State. Was
married to Leah H. Landis. Children: Mary (deceased),
Mark (deceased), Benjamin, Harry, and Ruth.
Mary N. Landis 5 was married to Isaac Hershey (now de-
ceased), Campbellstown, Dauphin county, this State. Chil-
dren: Israel and Anna.
Anna N. Landis, 6 widow of Jacob Frantz, Waynesboro
Franklin county, this State. No children.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 41
LINEAL DESCENDANTS OF FELIX, 1 OF DAUPHIN.
Felix Landis 3 was married and lived in the vicinity of Har-
risburg, this State. One of his sons, Solomon, was married
to a Miss Swartz, and lived about five miles east of Harris-
burg, from whence he removed to near Balsbach's hotel —
afterward going to Middletown, where he is reported as com-
mitting suicide by shooting himself.
The Spring Creek Landis relationship, of Dauphin county,
claim that Felix 3 was a cousin* to the first three members of
that family, of which there is any obtainable information.
The genealogy of the "Spring Creek" family is, therefore,
given herewith :
THE SPRING CREEK FAMILY.
John Landis 3 was the father of six children: Peter, John,
Isaac, Nancy, Elizabeth, and Catharine. John (the father)
died at the age of 75 years ; his body is buried in Dauphin
county.
Peter Landis* Was married to a Miss Wisor. He died at
the age of 69 years.
John Landis* died at the age of 68 years.
Isaac Landis* was married. Had one son of which there is
any knowledge, named Joseph.
Joseph Landis 5 was born in 1822. Married to Catharine
Eeitzel. Is a farmer by occupation, and a resident of Conoy
township, Lancaster county. Ten children comprise the fam-
ily: Josiah, Christian, Mary, Joseph, Benjamin, Henry,
Fanny, John, Abraham, and Catharine.
Josiah Landis, 6 the oldest, was born in 1846. Married to
Catharine Rutt.
Christian Landis 6 was born in 1847. Married.
Mary Landis was born in 1849. Deceased.
Joseph Landis was born in 1851. Deceased.
Benjamin Landis was born in 1853. Unmarried.
Henry Landis was born in 1856. Married and moved to
the State of Ohio.
♦Based upon information collected by John F. Landis, of near Eliza-
bethtown, Lancaster county.
42 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Fanny Landis was born in 1859. Married Eli Huber.
John Landis was born in 1860. Left bis borne for some
time past, no information as to bis whereabouts ever being
received by bis parents.
Abraham Landis was born in 1861. Deceased.
Catharine Landis was born in 1863. Deceased.
Nancy Landis, 4 daughter of John, 3 was married to a Mr.
Long.
Elizabeth Landis* was married to a Mr. Wolf.
Catharine Landis 1 was married .to Joseph Brestel. She
died at the age of 84 years.
Henry Landis, 3 brother of John (third generation of Felix),
was married and the father of three sons, viz.: Abraham,
John and Henry.
Christian Landis, 3 brother of John, had a family of two
sons: David and Christian.
David Landis 4 moved to Carlisle, this State, where he died.
Christian Landis 4 was married, and had five children : Ben-
jamin, David, Christian, Susanna (Barsht), and Mary (married
to Benjamin Shoe).
DESCENDANTS OF HENRY, OF DAUPHIN.
Henry Landis, 1 who no doubt was a resident* of Dauphin
county, as his numerous relations are now mostly located
there, it is claimed was one of a family from which the
Spring Creek Landises sprung at an early day during the last
century. He was married to a Miss Bureman, by whom he
had seven children: Peter B., Christopher, Jacob B., Henry
B., Elizabeth B., Anna B., and John B.
Peter B. Landis, 2 the first member of the second generation,
was married to a Miss Lauman (supposed to be related to the
Lauman family of Middletown, Dauphin county). Peter
moved to New York State. Nothing further is known of his
family except about one son, George L. Landis, who was a
Justice of the Peace.
* Henry's grave cannot be found among those of his family buried at
what is known as Strickler's graveyard, Dauphin county, Pa.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTEK COUNTY. 43
Christopher Landis 2 was born August 27, 1770. Died, un-
married, while living with brother his John, on July 13, 1830,
aged 59 years, 10 months and 16 days.
Jacob B. Landis, 2 of Dauphin county, was born May 9,
1781. Died, unmarried, on February 3, 1806, aged 24 years,
9 months and 24 days.
Henry B. Landis 2 was born May 10, 17 — . He was a resi-
dent of Dauphin county, near a cave along the banks of the
Swatara creek, about one mile from Hummelstown. Had
four sons, viz.: John, Jacob, Henry, and Joseph. Henry B.
and his wife belonged to the Lutheran church. He was a
firm believer in the Divine truth; and, after being nearly
blind, through partial loss of sight, by constant prayer and
undergoing two separate operations, he became more steadfast
than ever. Died April, 1839, aged 49 years and some days.
John Landis 3 was born on October 15, 1805, one mile from
Hummelstown, Dauphin county. According to the preface
of a book of "Discourses on the Depravity of the Human
Family,"* he was the "seventh child" of his parents. From
childhood his disposition was more or less sedate and retiring.
He was educated in a common country school; and early
proved himself to be an adept in arithmetic, together with
mensuration, surveying and gauging. His genius developed
itself, also, in other ways; the gift of drawing and painting
manifesting itself in youth. In fact, his life from childood
was somewhat romantic. At about the age of 15, he at-
tended the village church, with others; his mind became
serious and more abstracted from earthly things, and he
committed passages of Scripture with such delight and
facility that one of his sisters wanted him to study for
the ministry. He became a member of the Lutheran church.
Afterward, however, he concluded to learn a trade, and ac-
cordingly apprenticed himself to Mr. Wyeth at Harrisburg
until he was of age. In the winter of 1822-3 he began his
career as a printer. He made rapid progress; in his own
language he says: "The first day it was late when I got
there, but I learned the cases and composed nearly half a
♦Written by John Landis, and printed at Harrisburg, Pa., in 1839, by
R. S. Elliott & Co. ; 177 pp.
44 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
column of matter, long primer, for the paper." He continued
to study his Bible; hut became a Sabbath-breaker, "and for
money would work all Sunday until night on the bills of the
Senate which Mr. Wyeth had engaged to print." Soon after-
ward he was taken with a fever and lay seriously ill for some
weeks. During this time his religious feelings again over-
took him, and while in a disturbed state of mind he resolved
to lead a better life. In a bit of verse he alludes to this thus:
"And when this frame press'd with sickness,
Sore disease and deep distress ;
The groan of anguish Thou didst hear,
And lend'st Thyself a willing ear ;
To defeat the grave of its prey,
Did'st Thy Almighty power display ;
To health again for to restore,
That I might know Thee more and more."
After an absence of about ten weeks he returned to Mr.
Wyeth. A few weeks after leaving that printer's employ, he
became a partner in one of the first Jackson papers in the
State, printed at Eeading, where he was six months. He
then sold his interest, and visited Philadelphia and New York,
working some weeks in the metropolis; also worked at Lan-
caster, York and divers other towns. Studied medicine six
months with an eminent physician; was successful, but the
practical part not being congenial to him, he left the profes-
sion and engaged in the brokerage business. Here again he
had considerable success, and accumulated a small fortune in
a few years. His sole object then was money, until he began
the study of painting, in the spring of 1830, under some
slight instruction of a local portrait painter. He then visited
Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, at dif-
ferent times, to examine the best pictures from the Italian
masters, besides those of West and other American artists.
In less than a year's time, after producing fourteen small sin-
gle portraits, he began a vast design of "Christ Preachino-
and Healing Diseases;"* this was commented upon by one of
the Philadelphia papers, where it was once on exhibition as
indicating "an indubitable and high order of genius." Some
* This production was burned in the Lutheran church of Harrisburg
in October, 1888, when that edifice was consumed.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 45
other designs were named: "The Head of John the Baptist"
(afterward exhibited in the Eoyal Exhibition, Pall Mall),
"The Battle of New Orleans" (size of canvas 14 by 22 feet,
with life-size figures), "St. Peter's Release by an Angel," etc.
On August 1, 1833, he left for Europe; and, after a voyage of
42 days, he stepped on Brittania's shore at Liverpool. Took
a stage for London, and located himself in the western part
of the great city, where he pursued the study of his profes-
sion. During some unguarded moments, and for some unac-
countable cause he was deprived of his personal liberty and
imprisoned for at least two years. His religious knowledge
there again manifested itself, and he wrote upwards of 200
hymns. In March, 1836, he left London and embarked for
America, where he arrived in May. Here he pursued his
studies as historical painter, and, also, wrote a poem entitled
"Messiah," with a large number of verses. "While in Cham-
bersburg during the following year, he met with considerable
success. He was the author of "A Soul's Aid," etc. There
is, unfortunately, no record obtainable of his death or age.
Jacob Landis 3 was married and resided in Millersburg, this
State.
Henry Landis was a resident of Franklin county, this
State, where he died.
Joseph Landis moved to Indianapolis, Indiana.
Anna B. Landis 2 it is said was married. Died May 23,
1818, aged 72 years and 5 months. Buried in Strickler's
graveyard, Dauphin county.
John B. Landis 2 was born in Dauphin county, August 17,
1775. He was married to Elizabeth Butt (the first wife of
Martin Nissley, Dauphin county). They had five children:
John E., Elizabeth R, Anna R., Christian R., and Moses R.
John B. died January 31, 1854, aged 78 years, 4 months and
14 days.
John Rutt Landis 3 was born January 28, 1808. He was
married to Elizabeth Ebersole, February 10, 1843. His occu-
pation was farming. Had six children, viz.: Henry E., Fran-
ces E., John, Jacob, David, and Lizzie. Died in Conoy town-
ship, Lancaster county, January 17, 1877, aged 68 years, 11
months and 27 days.
46 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTEK COUNTY.
Henry Ebersole Landis 4 was born February 13, 1844.
Married to Esther Longenecker, October 14, 1866. She was
born November 27, 1845. They are the parents of six chil-
dren, viz.: Anna Longenecker, born September 14, 1867;
Jonas L., born November 2, 1869 ; Mary, born December 9,
1873; Lizzie, born October 20, 1875; Alice and Emma, twins,
born August 28, 1881. Emma died June 13, 1882, aged 9
months and 15 days. Henry was a farmer near Bainbridge,
Conoy township, Lancaster county.
Frances E. Landis, 4 twin sister of Henry E., was born Feb-
ruary 13, 1844. Married to David M. Ebersole, September,
1869. They occupy a farm near Conewago, West Donegal
township, Lancaster county. Their children are: Amanda
L., born August, 1870; Levi L., born July, 1872; Anna L.,
born October 22, 1874.
John E. Landis 4 was born July 1, 1846. Married to Mar-
tha Bossier (born November 27, 1845), September 27, 1868.
They are the parents of seven children, viz.: Ezra B., born
March 29, 1871; Lizzie B., born April 30, 1873; Simon, born
July 3, 1875; Ellen, born May 1, 1877; Mary Ann, born Jan-
uary 5, 1879; Martha, born August 5, 1880; and Malinda,
born October 21, 1882. John carries on farming near Bain-
bridge, Conoy township, Lancaster county.
Jacob E. Landis 4 was born November 16, 1848. Married
to Catharine, daughter of Rev. Benjamin Lehman, of Mount
Joy township, Lancaster county. They have three children,
viz.: John L., born July 4, 1878; Benjamin L., born Novem-
ber 15, 1879; and Jacob, born July 5, 1881. Jacob E. is a
farmer near Bainbridge, Conoy township, Lancaster county.
David E. Landis* was born January 17, 1851. Married to
Leah Bossier, sister of his brother John's wife, October 13,
1872. She died October 2, 1878, aged 33 years, 1 month and
7 days. They were the parents of four children: Amanda
Bossier, born November 25, 1874; Elmer B., born April 27,
1876 (deceased); a daughter (deceased), born February 13,
1877 j and David, born October 2, 1878. David E. was again
married to Susanna R. (born May 9, 1850), daughter of
Joseph Bucher, of Warwick township, Lancaster county, on
October 26, 1882. By this union he had three children:
Joseph Bucher, born March 1, 1884 ; Barbara B., born Janu-
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 47
ary 5, 1886; and Katie, born March 4, 1887. David's occu-
pation is farming near Bainbridge, West Donegal township,
this county.
Lizzie E. Landis 4 was born May 28, 1855. Married to Ander-
son Boll (born July 11, 1856), on September 5, 1878. Mr. B.
works at railroad repairs and lives near Conewago, West
Donegal township, Lancaster county. They have four chil-
dren: John L., born June 2, 1879; Amos L., born February
5, 1881; Ervin L., born August 15, 1884; and Esther Eliza-
beth L., born June 14, 1886.
Elizabeth R. Landis 3 was born in Dauphin county. Married
to Christian Risser. They were the parents of three daugh-
ters: Elizabeth L. (married to Jacob Lehman), Mary L.
(wife of John Lehman) and Catharine L. (married to John
Welker).
Anna R. Landis 3 was born March 5, 1812. She was mar-
ried to John Wisler, and died March 12, 1853, aged 41 years
and 10 days. They have five children: JohnL., Middletown;
Mary L. (Ensminger); Solomon L., farming on an island in
the Susquehanna River; Abraham (deceased), and Lizzie (de-
ceased).
Christian R. Landis 3 was born in Derry township, Dauphin
county, January 25, 1816. He went to. Green township,
Franklin county, this State, in 1842, where he was married
December 7, 1845, to Susanna, daughter of Rev. John Leh-
man, a Mennonite minister. They are the parents of four
children: John L., born December 9, 1846 (married); Daniel
L., born March 31, 1852 (married); David L., born January
27, 1855 (married); and Christian L., born April 29, 1859
(married).
Moses R. Landis, 3 youngest son of John B, 2 was born Sep-
tember 19, 1819. Married to Elizabeth Keller, October 10,
1850. They resided in Dauphin county and are the parents
of ten children: Mary Ann K., Samuel K, Jacob K., John
K., Sarah Ann K., Joseph K, Henry K., Katie K, Martin K.,
and Elizabeth K.
Mary Ann K Landis 4 was born in 1851, and died August 1,
1853.
Samuel K. Landis 4 was born August 30, 1852. Married to
Fannie E. Ebersole. They have one daughter, Fannie E.
48 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Jacob K. Landis 4 was born August 13, 1854. Died in 1872,
aged 17 years, 4 months and some days.
John K. Landis* was born February 21, 1856. Married to
Sadie Gruber. They have four children: Minnie G., Annie
G., Samuel G., and Sadie G.
Sarah Ann K. Landis 4 was born October 11, 1857. Mar-
ried to William Beamesderfer. They have two sons : Martin
L. and Harry L.
Joseph K. Landis 1 was born August 27, 1859. Married to
Mary Fahs. They have three sons: Jacob F. (died at the
age of 10 months), Harry F. and Joseph F.
Henry K. Landis 4 was born October 15, 1861. Married
and has a family of two children: John and Emma.
Katie K. Landis was born March 12, 1868. Married to
Samuel Lehman. They have one daughter, Amanda.
Martin K. Landis 4 was born December 6, 1865. Married
to Carrie Shenk. They have one son, Franklin S.
Elizabeth K. Landis 4 was born May 29, 1866.
LINEAL DESCENDANTS OF JOHN, 1 OF BUCKS.
John Landis, 3 a grandson of John, 1 of Bucks county, was
born August 16, 1776, and emigrated to Lancaster in 1797.
He was married to a daughter of Michael Kline, grandfather
of G. M. Kline, esq., of that city. In 1805 he removed to
Middletown, and a year or two later he returned to Lancaster.
He kept a store on East King street fourteen years; after-
ward on North Queen until 1829, when he removed to War-
wick township. He returned again to the city about 1840,
and was elected Alderman of the old North-east Ward, serv-
ing from February 26, 1842. He was made a Mason in Lodge
No. 43, on May 13, 1818; was elected Senior Warden in
1824, and Worshipful Master in December, 1828, serving as
such one year. He was also a member of Chapter No. 43,
Boyal Arch Masons. Died April 28, 1850.
Jesse Landis, esq., 4 son of John, 3 was born October 15, 1821.
Married Anna Jefferis, daughter of Joseph Jefferis, of Chester
county, on December 4, 1847. She died January 3, 1848 one
month after her marriage, aged 23 years. Mr. Landis was
again married on October 15, 1850, to Elizabeth P. Daniel
daughter of 'Squire James Daniel, of Chester county. Six '
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 49
children were born of this union, all of whom are living:
Mary E., Jessie E., Beulah G\, Charles I., Matilda B., and
James D. Jesse read law with Emanuel C. Reigart, esq., and
was admitted to the bar on September 13, 1843. He was an
attentive student and ranked among the well-read attorneys
of the Lancaster bar. In 1861 he was elected by the Com-
missioners as County Solicitor, and held that office by succes-
sive re-elections until 1869. He was President of the Amer-
ican Fire Engine and Hose Company, Lancaster city, in 1862.
He prepared a supplement to "Lynn's Analytical Index," a
work of value to the profession, which was published in 1873.
He died December 28, 1873. His wife, Elizabeth, still sur-
vives in vigorous health.
Mary E. Landis, 5 daughter of Jesse, is now the wife of
Frank A. Diffenderfer, of Philadelphia.
Jessie E. Landis 5 is married to John R. Kauffman, druggist,
Lancaster city.
Beulah Gr. Landis 5 is the wife of B. S. Schindle, business
manager of the New Era, Lancaster.
Charles I. Landis, esq., 5 was born in Lancaster, November
18, 1856. He was educated in the public schools of the city,
and, also, for several years a student at Franklin & Marshall
College. After teaching for several terms he took up the
study of law with D. G. Eshleman, esq., being admitted to
the bar in 1877. By close application he has forged his way
to the front rank of the members of the bar. Mr. Landis is
an ardent Republican, and as such was elected City Solicitor
for one term. He was, also, for two years Chairman of the
Republican County Committee. In addition to the duties of
his profession, he is interested in various business enterprises,
being Treasurer of the Lancaster Chemical Company, and
Secretary of the Helvetia Leather Belting Company. He
has, also, until recently, been one of the editors of the Lan-
caster Law Review.
James D. Landis 5 was born in Lancaster, March 14, 1862.
He was educated in the common schools of the city, and en-
gaged early in newspaper work. His first business connection
was with the Examiner and Express; but at the organization
of the New Era he engaged himself with that establishment,
where he still remains, being managing editor of that jour-
50 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
rial. Mr. Landis is a Republican, and as such is an active
worker for the interests of the Young Eepublicans, a promi-
nent political organization of Lancaster city.
Joseph Landis 3 was born in 1784. He and his brother
John moved to Lancaster county when they were young men.
Joseph was married to Catharine Share, at what is now
known as Redsecker's mill, Elizabethtown.
Josiah Landis, 4 a son of Joseph's, was born in 1822. He
was married in 1853, and is now engaged in the drug business
in Manheim, Lancaster county. No children living.
THE EPHEATA STOCK.
John Landis, of the second generation of the old Ephrata
stock, was a pioneer farmer. He married a Miss Mohler, and
had a patriarchal family of children. Among these were
Abraham, who succeeded his father on the old homestead;
David, of West Cocalico township; Elizabeth, who married
John Shurr (and resided where Jacob W. Landis' tenant
house now is); and Jacob.
• David Landis 3 was "a soldier of the Revolution,"* who en-
listed when very young and "served faithfully till the termina-
tion of the struggle, a period of five years and seven months."
He was engaged in agricultural pursuits ; and had possessions
in West Cocalico township, at what is now Stevens, on Stein-
metz's run. In 1780 he was assessed, as a freeholder, for 66
acres, 2 horses, 2 cows; value £254, tax £66. In 1824 he
was elected from Ephrata township a member of the Legis-
lature. He died April 7, 1852, aged ninety years.
Samuel Landis,* of Ephrata, a son of David, 3 was a mem-
ber of the State Legislature in 1829 and '30. A son of his
was popularly known as "Tragedian" Landis.
Jacob Landis 3 married Elizabeth Mellinger. Four of their
children grew to maturity: Maria, Elizabeth, Anna, and
Jacob, jr. None of these married except the latter son.
Jacob Landis 4 passed his life-time in a plain and industri-
ous manner on the old homestead. He married Magdalena,
daughter of Jacob Wissler, of Ephrata township, and had
three children who attained adult years, viz.: Elizabeth who
* Harris' Biographical History of Lancaster County.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 51
became the wife of Levi Landis, of Bphrata township ; Jacob
W., and Mary, widow of Simon P. A. Weidman, a deceased
merchant of Clay township. Jacob 4 died August 30, 1876.
Jacob Wissler Landis 5 was born on the farm where he now
resides, in Bphrata township, ou November 2, 1834. He en-
joyed a common-school education and spent his earlier years
as an assistant on his father's farm. After his father's death
he came into possession of the farm. He is well known as a
dealer in horses. As a public-spirited man he has been a
member of the board of Directors of the Ephrata National
Bank since the organization of that institution in 1881. He
married Sarah Fry, and has six children: Alma, J. Harlan,
Annie C. (married on September 13, 1887, to Martin H. Shirk,
of Lincoln), Jacob 0., Emma, and Charles S. Mr. Landis was
elected in 1887 a delegate to the Republican State Convention
from the Northern Representative District of this county.
Among the list of taxables comprising that portion of old
Cocalico township now embraced in Ephrata township, are
the following for 1780: Benjamin Landis, 78 acres, 2 horses
and 2 cows, £260; Jacob Landis,* 118 acres, 2 horses and 3
cows, £265; John Landis,f 150 acres, 2 horses and 5 cows,
£484; and John Landis, jr., East Cocalico township, 50 acres,
2 horses and 1 cow, £173.
Among those who subscribed to the oath of allegiance or
fidelity, at Ephrata, during the Revolutionary War were:
John,. Abraham and Jacob Landis.
Some of the early members of the Seventh Day Baptists at
Ephrata were named Landis. Ann Landis was a "sister"
there during the Revolutionary War.
Abraham Landis, who owned Fahnestock's mill, was the
founder of Landisburg, Perry county, this State (see Part VI).
Some of this stock still reside in Rothsville and Ephrata ;
others in York county, this State, and Montgomery county,
Ohio.
♦Jacob's second wife was, no doubt, named Salome. Among their
children were: Catharine and Rebecca. John was a son of the first
wife.
tHis Will supposed to be filed in 1801.
52 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
DESCENDANTS OF ABRAHAM, NEAR EPHRATA.
Abraham Landis 1 was born near Ephrata, November 27,
1789. He was married to Mary Keller, and resided at Spring -
ville, then Ephrata township, Lancaster county. His occupa-
tion was that of a farmer, and, also, manufacturer of organs,
spinning wheels, etc. Five sons were born to him, viz.:
Samuel K., John K., Jacob K., Eeuben K., and William K.
Abraham died February 18, 1864.
Samuel K. Landis' 2 was born in 1813. Married to Elizabeth
Wolf, of near Ephrata; at present residing at Richland, Leb-
anon county. Three sons were born to them: Edwin W.,
queensware dealer, Reading; Abraham W., produce dealer,
Richland (one son, a printer, being named Monroe R.); and
Martin W. (who died in 1860).
John K. Landis* was born in 1815. Married to Harriet
Royer (now deceased), of Mount Joy, this county. He resides
at present at Ephrata. Three sons and two daughters were
born to him: Edward, Franklin (deceased), Aaron, Fianna
(deceased), and Mary.
Jacob K. Landis 2 was born in 1817. Married to Mary
Shaeffer (deceased), Akron, this county. Resides at present
at Richland, Lebanon county. Three sons and two daughters
were born to him : Harrison, Franklin (operator, Richland),
Jeremiah (deceased), Eliza, and Rebecca.
Reuben K. Landis 2 was born in 1819. Married to Sallie
Shirk, Springville, this county. Now residing at Canton,
Ohio. Children: Henry, Reuben (deceased) and Salinda.
William K. Landis was born in 1821. Married to Mary
Deppen (deceased), Robesonia, Berks county, this State.
Their children were: Levi D. (jeweler, Richland), Mary Ann,
Emmakue, and Sarah (deceased).
LTNEAL DESCENDANTS OF "HILL" JOHN.
About a score of years prior to the Revolutionary War, a
man named John Landis 1 (whose descendants are known as
the "Hill" family) occupied a farm lying on the south side of
a hill,* about a-half mile south of a small village called
* On account of that hill the family was afterward so named.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 53
"Fiddlers' Green" (since named Neffsville), Manheim town-
ship, Lancaster county. John married Mary Erb. They had
four sons and one daughter: John E., Henry E. (married to
Mary Wolf), David E. (married), Abraham E. (married to
Mary Meyers), and Nancy E. Landis (married to a Lichty).
"Hill" John Landis, 2 son of John, 1 was born in Manheim
township, on April 18, 1779. He became a resident of his
father's farm for his life-time. Married to Margaretta Snavely,
May 20, 1800. He was the father of four sons and seven
daughters: Elizabeth S., John S., Mary, David, Margaret,
Anna, Jacob, Henry, Leah, Magdalena, and Susanna. Mr.
Landis died January 23, 1858; aged 78 years, 8 months and
5 days. His wife, who was born August 19, 1783, died
August 2-1, 1855; aged 71 years, 11 months and 5 days.
Elizabeth Snavely Landis, 3 first daughter of John, was born
December 7, 1801." Married to Jacob Stoner, farmer, who
lived on the Lancaster & Lititz pike, Manheim township. She
was . the mother of seven sons and three daughters, viz.:
Anna L. (Ephrata), Emanuel L., Jacob, Eliza L., John L. (East
Petersburg), Isaac L. (Lincoln), David L. (Neffsville), Abra-
ham L. (Koseville), Daniel L. (Coleraine township), and
Maria L.
John S. Landis, 3 first son of John, 2 was born June 2, 1803.
Married to a Miss Heise, August 18, 1825. They had one
son, Jacob, when Mrs. L. died. He was again married to
Anna Frankfort, of Lancaster city, August 18, 1830. By this
last union their children were: Henry F., Elizabeth F., Mary
F., Daniel F., Hettie F., Susanna F., John F., and Sarah
Ann F. He died March 31, 1871, aged 68 years, 2 months
and 28 days.
Jacob Heise Landis,* only son of the first wife of John S., 3
was born June 22, 1827. He lived in the" country until he
was seventeen and a-half years old, after which he served an
apprenticeship of three years and six months at carpentry,
with Michael and Daniel Erisman. In 1850, in his twenty-
third year, he was married to Elizabeth Kuhns, probably of -
Lancaster city; she died, without issue, November 26, 1860.
Mr. Landis worked at his trade in Lancaster until February
11, 1862, when he left for Dayton, Ohio. Went to work
there at his trade on the 13th of the same month, and kept
54 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
at it until 1869, when he accepted a foremanship in D. E.
McSherry's grain drill works, remaining there until June 1,
1887, after which he resigned at the age of 50 years. He
was again married to Laura V. Staley, of Ohio.
Henry Frankfort Landis 4 was born November 4, 1831.
Married to Anna Kreiner. They live in Manheim township,
and are the parents of thirteen children: Mary K. (married
to Samuel Behmer, Lancaster; family, Katie, Morris and an-
other boy), David K. (deceased), Anna K. (married to Henry
Adams; three children), John K. (married; family of three
children), Amanda K. (married, having one child), Emma,
Christian, Henry (married; family of one child), Abraham,
Katie, Ella, Samuel, and Franklin.
Elizabeth F. Landis 4 was born November 30, 1833. Mar-
ried to Cyrus Kitch, blacksmith, of this county. She died
here, leaving a family of six children: Anna Catharine L.
(married to George Brewen), Minnie L. (unmarried), Mary
Lizzie L., Dora Eve L. (unmarried), Charles L., and Cyrus L.
(unmarried).
Mary F. Landis was born July 18, 1837. Married to Sam-
uel White, a moulder, of Lancaster city. Bemoved to Mis-
souri. She has seven children: George L. (married; five
children, four deceased), Anna L. (married to John Boad-
weiler; family, John and Flora), Willie L., Andrew, Samuel,
Elsie, and Mary.
Daniel F. Landis was born December 6, 1840. Married to
Elizabeth Hoffman, of Neffsville, Manheim township; she
died, leaving one child. He married a second wife, Anna
, whe died with no issue. Daniel married a third wife,
Eliza Leeds, who also died, leaving two children: Walter
(married ; has a family of one child) and Nettie. He finally
married the fourth' wife, Mary Bibble, with whom he has no
children. He is a canal boatman, and resides at Havre-de-
Grace, Md.
Hettie F. Landis 4 was born March 20, 1842. She was mar-
ried to Elijah Frame, of Neffsville. They have one son, John
L., a watchmaker. Both Hettie and her husband are now
deceased.
Susanna F. Landis 4 was born December 6, 1846. Married
to Albert Shissler, from the vicinity of Lampeter. He per-
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 55
ished for want of food while a prisoner in the late war. Su-
sanna was afterward married to Henry Bigot. Had two chil-
dren, who since died; the mother is also deceased.
John F. Landis 4 was born January 2, 1851. Married to
Sarah Ann Kuhns. They had four children: Margaret K.,
Susanna, Anna, and Sarah Ann. Mr. Landis is a bricklayer
and resides in Lancaster city.
Sarah Ann Landis* was born April 7, 1854; deceased.
Mary S. Landis, 3 second daughter of John, 2 was born May 2,
1804. Married to Jacob Grossman (born September 4, 1804),
on February 26, 1826. They resided near New Haven, War-
wick township. Had eleven children, viz.: John L. (War-
wick township), Jacob L. (deceased), George L. (Lancaster
city), Henry L. (Plymouth, Ind.), Margaret L. (near Ply-
mouth, Ind.), Andrew L. (deceased), David L. (emigrated to
the West), Levi L. (Chester county), Catharine L. (Rohrers-
town), and Daniel L. (near Lake Kettle, Plymouth, Ind).
David S. Landis, 3 second son of John, 2 was born in Manheim
township, September 6, 1805. Married to Anna, daughter of
John Frick, this county. They had ten children : Firstborn
(deceased), Eliza F., Mary, Ephraim, David, John, Abraham,
Samuel, Fanny, and Margaret. Mr. Landis died December 25,
1863, aged 58 years, 3 months and 19 days. Anna, his wife
(born August 28, 1808), died June 23, 1885 ; aged 76 years, 9
months and 25 days.
Eliza F. Landis was born Januarj^ 28, 1829, in Manheim
township. Married to George Y. Shreiner, of the same town-
ship, October 5, 1857. They reside at present in Lititz, this
county. Are the parents of eight children: Sarah L. (Bast
Cocalico township; five children), Franklin L. (East Hemp-
field township; eight children), David L. (Clay township;
one child), Amanda L. (Drumore township; eight children),
Eliza L. (West Donegal township; one son), Anna L. (de-
ceased), Fanny L. (probably of Reading, Pa.; one son), and
George L. (Lititz; one daughter).
Mary F. Landis 4 was born October 28, 1830. Died April 21,
1842; aged 11 years and 28 days.
Ephraim F. Landis was born January 10, 1833. Married
to Sarah Weaver. He carried on cabinet-making at his
father's place. Afterward moved to Petersburg, East Hemp-
56 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTEK COUNTY.
field township; from thence he emigrated to the State of
Ohio with his family. Had six children, viz.: Eeuben W.,
Emma, Fanny, Elizabeth, Amanda, and Anna; the latter
three are unmarried. Ephraim died in Akron, Ohio, presum-
ably from heart disease; he dropped over dead, ten miles from
home, having paid his fare to Wadsworth, where he then
lived. His age was 53 years, 1 month and 5 days.
Eeuben W. Landis 5 ' married Sarah Jane, daughter of
Michael Acker. He was a blacksmith by occupation. No
family.
Emma W. Landis 5 was married to David Eshleman, sup-
posed to be a railroad repairman. They have three girls and
one boy.
Fanny W. Landis 5 was married to Albert Eoshorn. They
have a family of three boys.
David F. Landis 4 was born July 4, 1835. Married to Mary
Eessler (born in Warwick township, August 27, 1837). He
was a carpenter by trade, at which he worked for some years
in Bachman & Dehuff 's planing mill, Columbia, till the spring
of 1886. He accepted the foremanship in B. F. Hiestand's
planing mill, Marietta, and moved there in the spring of 1887.
Has two children : John E. and Susan E.
John E. Landis 5 was born-June 2, 1857. Married Phoebe
A. (born in Chanceford township, York county, March 28,
1858), daughter of John Depue, of Columbia. They have
three children: Mazie D., born in Mountville, April 29, 1878;
John D., born in Mountville, July 11, 1879; and David D.,
born in Columbia, May 20, 1882. John E. commenced rail-
roading December 14, 1878, as brakeman; was promoted to
flagman in 1884, on the Pennsylvania Eailroad between Col-
umbia and Philadelphia.
Susan E. Landis 5 was born October 27, 1858. Besides in
Columbia, this county.
John F. Landis'' was born September 30, 1837. Married to
Magdalena G. (born December 6, 1839), daughter of Frederick
Keller, of Penn township, this county, on September 13, 1859.
Worked on his father's farm until spring of 1868. Then
moved to Elizabeth township, this county, on the farm of the
late Joseph Snyder, deceased, which he occupied until Febru-
ary 17, 1880. From there he moved to West Donegal town-
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 57
ship, this county, on the farm of his wife's uncle, John Gross,
deceased. He has eleven children: Lizzie K., Franklin K.,
Martin K., Amanda K., Phares, Samuel, Maggie, John, Katie,
Harry, and Clayton.
Lizzie K. Landis 5 was born July 25, 1860, in Elizabeth
township. Married to Jacob W. Horst (born March 4, 1857),
of Ephrata, this county, October 14, 1879. They have one
son, Jacob L., born February 14, 1885.
Franklin K. Landis 5 was born November 9, 1861. Married
to Amanda E. (born May 9, 1863), daughter of Eev. Peter
Ebersole, of Conoy township, October 2, 1884. They are the
parents of two children: Katie E., born June 18, 1885; and
Clayton E., born July 16, 1886.
Martin K. Landis 5 was born March 1, 1863. Married to
Lizzie (born June 18, 1858), daughter of Lewis Leicht, of
Elizabeth town, on September 24, 1885. Occupies a small
farm at Anchor, Mount Joy township, this county.
Amanda K. Landis 5 was born April 12, 1864. Died June
4, 1864, aged 1 month and 23 days.
Phares K. Landis 5 was born July 15, 1865. Married to
Lizzie L., daughter of Jacob W. Heisey, of West Donegal
township, this county, on November 13, 1886. She was born
February 26, 1864. They occupy his father's farm, of the
same township. No family.
Samuel K. Landis 5 was born May 19, 1867. Unmarried.
Magdalena K. Landis was born May 11, 1869. Unmarried.
John K. Landis was born November 18, 1871. Died May
6, 1872, aged 5 months and 18 days.
Katie K. Landis was born January 17, 1874. Unmarried.
Harry K. Landis was born March 11, 1875.
Clayton K. Landis was born September 2, 1878. Died Jan-
uary 22, 1885, aged 6 years, 4 months and 20 days.
Abraham F. Landis' was born December 7, 1839. Married
to Sarah H. (born November 13, 1840), daughter of David
Brubaker, Warwick township, this county, on October 2,
1860. After residing ten years in that township,- they emi-
grated to Washington county, Md., in 1870, settling in the
13th District of said county, seven miles north-west of Ha-
gerstown. They have five children: David B., born Decem-
ber 24, 1862; Samuel and John B., twins, born April 21,
58 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
1871 (John died at the age of 6 hours, and Samuel at the age
of 16 days); Anna B., born May 12, 1872; and Lizzie B.,
born August 8, 1877.
Samuel F. Landis 4 was born May 3, 1842. He lived with
his father in Manheim township, near Neffsville, where he
took typhoid fever and died, single, October 21, 1865, aged 23
years, 5 months and 18 days.
Fanny F. Landis 4 was born October 1, 1844. She was mar-
ried to Jacob Kurtz, of near Ephrata, this county. They
lived with his brother on his father's farm a little over a year,
when they separated and she returned to her mother's home.
Shortly after she took typhoid fever and died August 24,
1865, aged 20 years, 10 months and 23 days. Departed with-
out family.
Margaret F. Landis 4 was born February 27, 1848. Married
to Christian M. (born June 26, 1847), son of Samuel Hess, of
Manheim township, this county, in 1867. His occupation is
farming near Neffsville. They have no family.
Margaretta S. Landis, 3 third daughter of John, 2 was born June
18, 1807. Married to Daniel Geib (born September 12, 1805),
on December 26, 1826. His occupation was farming about
one and a-half miles east of Oregon, Manheim township, this
county, until his death, June 2, 1848, aged 43 years, 8 months
and 20 days. She then returned to her parents' home, where
she lived until their death. Margaretta had five children:
David L., born March 12, 1828 (deceased); John L., born De-
cember 17, 1830 (married); Anna L., born May 1, 1832 (mar-
ried); Samuel, born October 12, 1834; and Margaret, born
January 10, 1837 (married).
Anna S. Landis, 3 fourth daughter of John, 2 was born De-
cember 4, 1807. Married to Peter Grube, of this county.
They had five children: Margaret L., born November 14,
1828; Elizabeth L. (married); Leah L., born March 8, 1833;
David, born May 4, 1838; and Peter, born May 12, 1840.
Mr. Grube died in the State of Ohio. After Peter's death,
Anna S. was again married to Josiah Snyder. They occupy
a farm near Johnson's Corner, Summit county, Ohio, and had
three children: John L., born in 1843; Anna L., born No-
vember 10, 1844; and an infant son, deceased.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 59
Jacob S. Landis, 3 third son of John,* was born in this
county, February 18, 1810. Married to Mary A. Miller (born
December 10, 1811), on September 28, 1830. They emigrated
to Ohio and settled near Shelby, Bichland county, in March,
1837. His occupation was farming; he also preached the
Gospel about 35 years and was a faithful minister. Had ten
children, as follows: Mary Ann M., Leah, Amanda, John,
Jacob, Isaac, Margaret, Catharine, Susan, and David. Jacob
S. died March 3, 1874, aged 64 years, 1 month and 5 days.
Mary Ann M. Landis,' oldest daughter, was born in Lancas-
ter county, December 11, 1831. Married to Jacob Kunkle-
man, Shelby, Ohio, on August 28, 1851. Mr. Kunklemanwas
a farmer by occupation, and emigrated to Allen county, that
State, in April, 1864. They are the parents of thirteen chil-
dren, viz.: Lucinda B., born May 31, 1852 (Beaver Dam, 0.);
Mary C, born Oct. 9, 1853 (school teacher); Amanda E., born
January 2, 1855 (Cranberry, 0.); John William, born Octo-
ber 23, 1856 (.Newton, Harvey county, Kansas); Maggie A.,
born February 7, 1858 (Lima, O.); Benjamin Franklin, born
October 6, 1859 (farmer); Bebecca J., born July 4, 1861;
Daniel Iden, born February 26, 1863 (Newton, Kan.); Isaac,
born March 4, 1865 (deceased); Boccelina E., born November
23, 1866 (dressmaker); Oliver Ulysses, born January 27, 1869
(attending school); Edith A., born May 2, 1871; and Leah
Adela M., boru February 15, 1874.
Leah M. Landis* was born near Shelby, Bichland county,
Ohio, April 28, 1833. Married to John Stover (born May 23,
1823), February 10, 1853. They are the parents of five chil-
dren: Mary A., born February 16, 1854 (deceased); Nancy
O, born March 31, 1857 (married; has one son); Elizabeth L.,
born November 20, 1859 (married; three children); Henry
F., born November 14, 1862 (married; one daughter); and
Edwin J., born January 9, 1865 (deceased). Mr. Stover has
been in a helpless condition for about five years past. He
quit farming for about three years, and the children live on
his farm near Shelby, Bichland county, Ohio.
John M. Landis* was born in Bichland county, Ohio, No-
vember 16, 1837. Married to Mary A. Finicle (born March
16, 1839), December 28, 1857. Their occupation is farming.
Children: David D., Wane I., Orville F., and Lester J.
60 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
David D. Landis 5 was born September 18, 1859. Married
to Etta Bear (born January 21, 1866), of Greensburg, Ohio,
December 17, 1885. They have one daughter: Verna A.,
born September 1, 1886. David is in the hardware business
at Shelby, Ohio.
Warie I. Landis 5 was born April 20, 1862. He is a farmer
by occupation. Married to Mary I. Wentz (born November
9, 1862), of Shelby. Ohio, December 25, 1884. They are the
parents of one child, Lester L., born November 25, 1885.
Orville F. Landis 5 was born February 3, 1864. Follows
farming at Shelby, Ohio.
Lester J. Landis, 5 fourth son of John M., was born August
16, 1869.
Jacob M. Landis, 4 son of Jacob S., was born December 29,
1839. He was a member of the 64th Ohio Volunteer In-
fantry, in the war of the Eebellion. Died at Bowling Green,
Kentucky, November, 1862, aged 22 years and some months.
Isaac M. Landis 4 was born in Eiohland county, Ohio, Octo-
ber 9, 1842. He lived with his father on the farm till nine-
teen years of age, when he enlisted in Company C, 20th Ohio
Volunteer Infantry. Served about one year, and, also, shared
in the Vicksburg campaign. Came home again and farmed
two years, after which he sold out and went into the hardware
business at New London, Ohio. After being five years in this
line of trade, he sold out again and entered a saw-mill near
Carey, Ohio; there he sawed four years. After selling out
once again he bought a saw-mill at Tiffin, Ohio, and moved it
to Bascom, that State, where he sawed for a period of two years.
Disposing of the saw mill, he moved on a farm near Shelby,
Ohio, where he now resides. He was married to Miss Ellen
Finicle, December 22, 1864. They have two children: Carrie
Ellen F., born February 5, 1866 (music teacher), and Zuleika
Olive, born October 30, 1867. The latter is an expert vio-
linist.
Margaret M. Landis 4 was born July 16, 1845, in Shelby,
Ohio. Married to William S. McDowell (born August 7,
1834), December 26, 1862. They are the parents of six chil-
dren: Irma, born October 1, 1863 (deceased); Orles, born
November 26, 1864; Trella, born September 20, 1866; Elvina,
born December 6, 1869 ; Edma, born October 24, 1872 ; and
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 61
Effie, born April 5, 1875. The- two latter children were born
on a farm at Maxinkuckee, Marshall county, Indiana, where
the parents had removed from Shelby. Margaret died at the
age of 29 .years, 8 months and 17 days. Mr. McD. died at
Ashland, Oregon, July 28, 1876.
Catharine M. Landis 4 was born December 12, 1850. Mar-
ried to Thomas A. Cline (born January 29, 1849), November
19, 1868. Farming at Warsaw, Indiana, since April 6, 1876.
Had nine children, born in different places: Dora B., born
July 1-4, 1870; Trella M., born November 17,1871; infant
son, born February 1, 1873 ; Marion L., born September 24,
1874 (deceased); Albert B., born November 26, 1875 (de-
ceased); Urey L., born June 17, 1878; Frankie D., born Sep-
tember 20, 1880; Carl C, born May 6, 1882 (deceased); and
infant son, born April 6, 1883.
David M. Landis, 4 son of Jacob S., was born August 21,
1856. Died September 25, 1856, aged 1 month and 4 days.
Henry S. Landis, 3 fourth son of John, 2 was born in Lancas-
ter county, June 28, 1811. Married to Susan Miller (born
May 3, 1811), probably of Lampeter, this county, February
23, 1832. They were the parents of thirteen children, viz.:
Margaret M., Susan M., Mary M., John M., Henry M., Anna
M., David M., Elizabeth M., Sarah M., Martha M., Jacob M.,
Daniel M., and Isaac M. The parents last resided at Peters-
burg, this county, where Henry S. died March 27, 1883, aged
65 vears and 24 days.
Margaret M. Landis 4 was born September 11, 1833. Mar-
ried to John Christ, in 1850. He died in August, 1879.
Susanna M. Landis 4 was born September 10, 1835. Died
September 25, 1854, aged 19 years and 15 days.
Mary M. Landis 4 was born July 19, 1«37. Married to Dan-
iel Boether (born June 28, 1825), of this county, December 5,
1861. They were formerly residents of the Farmersville
hotel, West Earl township, but now occupy a farm in Ephrata
township, this county. They have nine children: Elizabeth
L., born November 11, 1862; John L., born June 13, 1864;
Henry, born September 2, 1865; William, born September
26, 1867; Sarah, born May 12, 1869; Anna, born March 7,
1872; Emma, born January 9, 1875; Bufus, born March 27,
1877; and Lillie, born January 4, 1879.
62 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
John M. Landis 4 was born January 8, 1839. Married to
Mary A. Buch (born October 2, 1847), of Manheim township,
this county, in 1877. They have nine children: Florence B.,
born November 30, 1877 (died December 14, 1877, aged 14
days); Elmer B., born October 4, 1878; Scott B., born Sep-
tember 9, '79 (died October 21, '79, aged 1 month and 12
days); Clara, born April 11, '81; Nora, born April 4, '82
(died May 2, '82, aged 28 days); John, born June 9, '83
(died October 11, '83, aged 4 months and 2 days); Lizzie,
born May 1, '85 ; Gabriel, born May 13, '86 (died Septem-
ber 8, '86, aged 3 months and 25 days); and Martin, born
June 24, '87 (died August 16, '87, aged 1 month and 23
days.
Henry M. Landis, 4 son of Henry S., was born July 5, 1840.
Anna M. Landis 4 was born October 25, 1841. Married to
Abraham R. Young (born February 15, 1841). He is a mason
by occupation, and lives in East Petersburg, this county.
They are the parents of eight children: Sarah L., born
August 7, 1864 (married); Martha L., born September 23,
1866 (deceased); Mary L., born July 14, 1868 (married); Katie
L., born August 25, 1872; Landis L., born June 7, 1874; Liz-
zie L., born November 14, 1878; Abraham L., and Earl L.,
born August 14, 1886.
David M. Landis 4 was born December 4, 1842. Married to
Rebecca D. Lupoid (born March 8, 1858), probably of East
Petersburg, this county. They have four children, as follows :
Anna L., born February 2, 18"78; Phares, born July 3, 1883;
and David, born August 18, 1886. David M. is a farmer.
Elizabeth M. Landis 4 was born October 20, 1844. Married
to Samuel Bemesderfer, East Petersburg, this county. They
resided there until she died of consumption, May 7, 1884,
aged 39 _years, 6 months and 17 days.
Sarah M. Landis 4 was born August 21, 1846. Married to
Hiram D. Bishop (born April 16, 1844). Sarah died, without
issue, in East Petersburg, March 18, 1878, aged 31 years, 6
months and 27 days. Mr. B. died April 25, 1879, aged 35
years and 9 days.
Martha M. Landis 4 was born June 2, 1848. Married to H.
W. Gray bill, of East Petersburg, in 186-. Had one daughter
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 63
Cora M., born July 1-4, 1868 (deceased). Martha died August
2, 1868, aged 20 years and 2 months.
Jacob M. Landis, son of Henry S., was born November 7,
1850. Unmarried.
Daniel M. Landis was born January 20, 1852. He is a
laborer by occupation. Married to Anna Forice (born No-
vember 22, 1863). They had three sons: Harvey F., born
July 19, '83 (died July 30, '85, aged 2 years and 11 days);
Albert F., born September 8, '85; and Willie F., born
August 17, '86.
Isaac M. Landis* was born August 10, 1855. Married to
Lizzie Dussinger (born May 30, 1860), February 16, 1882.
They are residents of East Petersburg. No family.
Leah S. Landis, 3 fifth daughter of John E., was born near
Neft'sville, this county, February 27, 1813. Married to Daniel
Grube (born November 27, 1812), of this county, January 12,
1836. After their marriage they emigrated to Ohio, and
about 1840 moved to Marion township, Allen county, Indiana,
where they bought a farm and settled for the remainder of
their lives. They were the parents of six children, viz.:
Israel L., born December 1, 1836 (lives near Warsaw, Ind.);
Lavinia L., born July 13, 1839 (deceased); Sarah Ann L., born
June 26, 1842 (married); Daniel L., born September 19, 1844
(unmarried); John L., born January 26, 1847 (deceased); and
Margaret L., born October 25, 1850 (married). Mr. and Mrs.
Grube were pious people, and it is said, gave the free use for
years of their farm house as a place of worship for the Church
of God denomination. Leah died December 18, 1878, aged
65 years, 10 months and 11 days. Mr. Grube died December
28, 1863, aged 51 vears, 1 month and 1 day.
Magdalena S. Landis, 8 the sixth daughter of John,' was
born April 3, 1814. Died in Lancaster county, August 27,
1814, aged 4 months and 24 days.
Susanna S. Landis, 3 seventh daughter of John, 2 was born
in this countv, September 14, 1815. Married to John Burk-
holder (born August 24, 1841), March 13, 1838. They reside
in Warwick township, and have four children: Sarah L.,
born July 23, 1841; Gabriel L., born July 27, 1843 (deceased);
Isaac L., born September 18, 1846 (deceased); and Magdalena
L. (married).
64 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
LINEAL DESCENDANTS OF JOHN, 1 OF DAUPHIN.
In the Eighteenth century, about 1775, John Landis, 1 a
young man, with his bachelor brother, and a sister (who was
since married to a man named Nolt), came to this country
and settled in Dauphin county. John had at least five sons:
Henry, Christian, Benjamin, Abraham, and Jacob. One
daughter married Benjamin Johnson, and the other became
the wife of the late Sheriff Huber. John lived, also, at one
time in Manheim township, Lancaster county. Some of the
children moved to this county, among them Christian.
Christian Landis 2 was married to Susan Brubaker, of Eoh-
rerstown. They lived at Boseville, where Mr. Landis began
the business of coachmaking about 1824, which he carried on
there until his death. His children were: Abraham B., Jacob
B., and Anna (Mrs. Samuel Kohr, Bockford, 111.)
Abraham B. Landis 3 learned the coachmaking trade with
his father, whom he succeeded in 1843. He removed to
Mount Joy, in 1858, where he established the Landis Coach
Works. This industrial establishment has had a large South-
ern trade. Mr. Landis was one of the organizers of the
Friendship Eire Company, of Mount Joy, on January 27,
1868. He married Maria Summy. They have no children.
Jacob B. Landis, 3 coachmaker, was married to Fanny K.
Long, near Landisville. Their children were : Benjamin L.,
Samuel K., Jacob F., Aaron, Abraham, and Ellen, the latter
three now deceased.
Benjamin L. Landis 4 was married to Emma Busser, of near
Brickerville. He was a coachmaker by trade; but is now
living in Rapho township, and makes cigar boxes in Landis-
ville. His children are: Virginia, Ella, Benjamin, Edwin,
Abraham, and Dolly.
Samuel K. Landis* was married to Susan M. Swartley, Lan-
disville. They had seven children, five of whom are living:
Eva, Mary, Walter, Fannie, Harry (Abraham and Granville,
twins, deceased). Samuel is a cigarmaker.
Jacob F. Landis 4 was born April 6, 1860. He finished his
education at Millersville, after which he taught school. For
the past two years he has been in Kansas, and was recently
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 65
located at Abilene, that State. He is unmarried. His mother
lives at Landisville.
"Schmidt" Jacob Landis, 2 a son of John Landis, of Dau-
phin county, moved to Lancaster county and settled at Landis
Valley, where he carried on blacksmithing. He married
Elizabeth Kauffman. They had four children: John, Jacob,
Nancy, and Elizabeth.
John Landis 8 was an edge-tool manufacturer. He was
rather "wild" in his young days, and was known as "Devil"
John. He died, however, to his credit, a temperate man.
"Smith" Jacob Landis, jr., 3 son of the elder Jacob, was
born at Landis Valley, in 1813. He was married to Catharine
Grabill (who now lives on North Queen street, Lancaster).
Their children are: Abram G., Adam (Lancaster), Lizzie
(Lancaster), and Grabill (Dodge City, Kansas). "Smith"
Jacob was the founder and first Postmaster of Landis Valley,
where he died in 1861. (See Part IV.)
Abram Grabill Landis 4 was born in 1842. He was married
to Ellie F. Hubley, in 1873. Their children are: Nevin,
Maud, May, and Paul, the first-named being deceased. Abram
moved from this county to Kansas, in 1870, and he is yet
there in the town of Sterling. He was engaged in general
merchandise, milling and banking; subsequently in banking
exclusively, until 1884, when he sold out and is now loaning
money privately.
JOHN A. LANDIS, OF BERKS.
John A. Landis was born September 15, 1777, and came to
Lancaster county from Berks. He was twice married: 1.
Beitler; 2. Sarah Bubb (died October 3, 1874, aged 75 years,
10 months and 30 days). Mr. Landis and a relative of his
first wife opened the first theatrical and circus building in
Lancaster city, in a large structure erected for the purpose, on
West Orange street* The Western hotel was opened by
him at the sign of "The Wagon," corner of West Orange
and Water streets, Lancaster, in June, 1814. In 1819 Landis
* The walls of the "Circus" building afterward weakened, and while
the place was being torn down it is said Landis, who was standing on a
wall at the time, took several somersaults from it without injury to him-
self, thus adding to his fame as an athlete.
66 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
opened the first museum in the city, opposite the "Circus"
building. It was called the Lancaster Museum, but better
known as the Laudis Museum* Some time afterward it was
removed to the building that formerly stood where the present
Examiner printing office is located. Mr. Landis next removed
to where Haberbush & Son now keep a saddlery on Penn
Square, where the Museum flourished for many years and be-
came widely known. The last removal of the Landis' Mu-
seum was made in 1836 or '37 to the Eohrer House, corner of
West Chestnut and North Queen streets. In 1838 Mr. Lan-
dis sold the curiosities to Westhaeffer & Gete.f The Museum
was a wonderful attraction in its time, and many people yet
tell of the success Landis made of it. He was no mean
genius, but his ingenuity never brought him riches. He died,
leaving no children, March 8, 1862, and his body rests beneath
a monument bearing the Masonic emblem, in Shreiner's ceme-
tery, Lancaster.
DESCENDANTS OF ELIAS, OF MONTGOMERY.
Elias Landis lived and died in Montgomery county, this
State. He was married to Mary Funk. Their children were:
Isaac, Dilman, John, Jacob, and Henry. The former three
never married.
Jacob Landis 2 was married and had the following children:
Jacob, John, Elias, Daniel, Joseph, Isaac, Christian, Catharine,
Mary, Susan, Elizabeth, and Sarah.
Henry Landis 2 was married to Susan Detweiler. They had
nine children: Jacob, Henry, Elias, Joseph, Elizabeth,
Mary, Sarah, Susan, and Anna. All of these were un-
married except Elias and Joseph; and all are now deceased
except Susan and Joseph. Henrys died in Montgomery
county, at the age of 52 years. Shortly after his death his
*In an advertisement dated October 23, 1819, Mr. Landis informed the
public that he had collected a large number of natural and artificial
curiosities. These were ready for the public on December 4 of that
year. The admission was fixed "at the low rate of 25 cents," and the
Museum would remain open every day (Sundays excepted), "from 9
o'clock in the morning until sunset."
t Charles 8. Getz sold the collection to Wood & Peale, of Philadel-
phia, who took it to Cincinnati, where, unfortunately, all the curiosities
were destroyed by fire about 1850.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 67
widow and her children removed to Lancaster county and set-
tled in West Lampeter township, near Lampeter Square.
Elias Landis 3 was twice married. He had two sons, Henry
and Jacob, both of whom served in the army. Jacob is mar-
ried and lives in Missouri.
Joseph Landis 3 was born in 1818. Married, in 1856, to
Esther Krug (born 1825; died 1886). Their children were:
Daniel K. and Benjamin K. Resided near Lampeter Square,
being occupied with farming, and moved to Strasburg about
fourteen years ago.
Daniel K. Landis 4 * was born April 28, 1858. He is now
successfully conducting oue of the largest general stores in
Strasburg, this county. He was Treasurer of that borough
in 1882-3 ; and is unmarried.
Benjamin K. Landis 4 was born August 3, 1859. He was
engaged at storekeeping until his death, at the age of 22.
Unmarried.
BENJAMIN AND JOHN, OF MONTGOMERY.
Benjamin Landis, of Montgomery county, had six children:
Elizabeth, Magdalena, Jacob D., Benjamin, Sarah, and Mary.
Benjamin 1 died in 1842.
Jacob D. Landis 2 was born in Montgomery county, July 18,
1834. Bemoved when young to Safe Harbor, Lancaster
county; went next to Millersville; then to Slackwater, where
he was married to Elizabeth Conrad. Lived at New Danville
from 1860 to 1880 (part of which time he served in the war;
see Part III). For the past seven years Jacob has resided in
Lancaster city, where he is interested in tobacco. His chil-
dren are: B. Franklin, Mary C. (Volrath), Sarah A. (Brene-
man), Jacob H. (married to a Shubrooks), Lizzie A., Emma
F., and Elvina.
Benjamin's 1 brothers and sisters were: John, Isaac, Polly,
Lydia, Lizzie (died 1877), and Sarah.
"Schoolmaster" John Landis, brother of Benjamin, 1 lived
at Indiantown, Manor township, this county, and married
* D. K. Landis' great-great-grandfather Krug emigrated from Germany
to America when quite young and married a woman of this county
named Herr, who lived and died here.
68 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Eebecca Stauffer. Their children were : Lizzie (Seitz), Susan
(died, aged about 5 years), Sarah (Hiller, Columbia), Mar}'
(married to Martin Kendig, Lancaster), John (married to Mar-
tha Miller), Barbara (Urban), Magdalena (deceased), Lydia
(Stanley, Columbia), Jacob (served in the war; afterward re-
sided in California), and Adeline (Fridy, Mountville).
JOHN LANDES, OF MONTGOMERY.
John Landes, 1 * of Montgomery county, had five sons and
five daughters, viz.: Abraham, John S., George, Mary, Annie,
Henry, Peggy, Lizzie (deceased), Jacob, and Lydia.
John S. Landes, 2 second son, was the only one of the family
to come to Lancaster county. He is married and has three
children: Amanda, John E. and William G. John S. is inter-
ested in patent-rights, and has a residence at No. 544 East
Orange street, Lancaster.
Amanda Landes, 3 oldest child of John S., is well known as
an elocutionary reader. She is at present a member of the
faculty in Millersville State Normal School.
John E. Landes is a cabinet-maker, in the city of Lancaster.
William G. Landes, a watch-maker, removed some time
since to Peoria, Illinois.
* All of this family invariably write their name Landes.
Part III.
LANDIS SOLDIERS OF THE REBELLION.
A Complete List of Men who Served the Union
Faithfully and Honorably — When They were
Mustered In, Promoted and Finally Discharged.
'^TIST the War of the Bebellion a number of male members
jl of the Landis family of this county entered service, and
c ^-' bravely fought for the preservation of the national
Union. It is a source of much gratification to the Historian
to present herewith a complete record* of these soldiers:
Abram G. Landis, 2d Lieutenant Co. K, 195th Regiment; 1
year's service. Mustered in, March 2, 1865; mustered out
with Company, January 31, 1866.
Abraham G. Landis, Private Co. H, -17th Eegiment, Militia
of 1863. Mustered in, July 9, 1863; discharged, August 16,
1863.
Benjamin F. Landis, Private Independent Battery I; 6
months' service. Mustered in, June 30, 1863; mustered out
with Battery, January 7, 1864.
Benjamin F. Landis, 2d Lieutenant Co. H, 203d Eegiment;
1 year's service. Mustered in, September 5, 1864; promoted
from Sergeant, March 1, 1865; mustered out with Company,
June 22, 1865.
Christian Landis, Private Co. F (Emergency Troops), 50th
Regiment, Militia of 1863. Mustered in July 8, 1863; dis-
charged, August 15, 1863.
Daniel F. Landis, Private Co. B, 79th Eegiment; 3 years'
service. Mustered in, September 27, 1861; discharged on
Surgeon's certificate.
♦Aided by a careful research made by Mr. Eli B. Landis.
70 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
David Landis, Private Co. A, 12th Eegiment, Militia of
1862. Mustered in, September 11, 1862; discharged, Sep-
tember 12, 1862.
David Landis, Private Co. F, 50th Eegiment, Militia of
1863. Mustered in, July 8, 1863; discharged, August 15,
1863.
David M. Landis, Private Co. H, 47th Regiment, Militia of
1863. Mustered in, July 9, 1863; discharged, August 14,
1863.
Eli Landis, Private Co. F, 50th Eegiment, Militia of 1863
(Emergency Troops). Mustered in, July 8, 1863 ; discharged,
August 15, 1863.
Emanuel Landis, Private Co. K, 178th Regiment, drafted
Militia; 9 months' service. Mustered in, November 4, 1862;
mustered out with Company, July 27, 1863.
Emanuel G. Landis, Corporal Co. D, 195th Regiment; 1
year's service. Mustered in, February 14, 1865 ; mustered out
with Company, January 31, 1866.
Henry Landis, Private Co. A, 99th Regiment; 3 years' ser-
vice. Mustered in, July 26, 1861 ; wounded at Gettysburg,
Pa., July 2, 1863, and Spottsylvania C. H., Va., May 12, 1864;
transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, date unknown.
Henry M. Landis, Private Independent Battery I ; 3 years'
service. Mustered in, January 9, 1864; mustered out with
Battery, June 23, 1865.
Henry W. Landis, Private Co. I, 195th Eegiment; 100
days' service.^ Mustered in, July 21, 1864; mustered out
with Company, November 4, 1864.
Israel S. Landis, Private Co. H, 47th Eegiment, Militia of
1863. Mustered in,- July 9, 1863; discharged, August 14,
1863.
Jacob D. Landis, Private Co. B, 79th Eegiment; 8 years'
service. Mustered in, September 7, 1861 ; discharged, October
3, 1864, expiration of term.
Jacob E. Landis, Private Independent Battery I; 3 years'
service. Mustered in, January 21, 1864; mustered out with
Battery, June 23, 1865.
Jacob S. Landis, Private Co. F, 50th Eegiment, Militia of
1863 (Emergency Troops). Mustered in, July 8, 1863; dis-
charged, August 15, 1863..
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 71
John B. Landis, Private Co. G, 92d Regiment, Ninth Cav-
alry; 3 years' service. Mustered in, August 17, 1864, for 1
year; died at New York, June 26,* 1865; buried in Cypress
Hill Cemetery, Long Island.
John G. Landis, Private Co. F, 50th Regiment, Militia of
1863 (Emergency Troops). Mustered in, July 8, 1863; dis-
charged,' August 15, 1863.
John K. Landis, Sergeant Co. E, 135th Regiment; 9 months'
service. Mustered in, August 11, 1862; promoted from Cor-
poral, April 16, 1863; mustered out with Company, May 24,
1863.
John K. Landis, Captain Co. C, 197th Regiment; 100 days'
service. Mustered in, July 15, 1864; mustered out with Com-
pany, November 11, 1864.
Monroe Landis, Private Co. C, 162d Regiment, 17th Cavalry;
3 years' service. Mustered in, August 20, 1864; mustered
out with Company, June 16, 1865.
Samuel Landis, Private Co. H, 135th Regiment; 9 months'
service. Mustered in, August 12, 1862; discharged, Decem-
ber 26, 1862.
Samuel Landis, Private Independent Battery I; 3 years'
service. Mustered in, January 2, 1864; mustered out with
Battery, June 23, 1865.
Samuel S. Landis, Private Co. F, 195th Regiment; 1 year's
service. Mustered in, February (or March) 25, 1865; mus-
tered out with Company, January 31, 1866.
* Burial record, June 22. 1865.
Part IV.
LANDISVILLE AND LANDIS VALLEY.
Two Villages of the County Founded by Landises —
Their Start and Subsequent Growth — Moral and
Spiritual Institutions — Industries, etc.
rrff^HE earlier, and later, growth of Landisville has been
SfhB, but meagrely treated of in the past, historically speak-
c ^- ing; and it is with no little difficulty that the present
Historian has procured reliable material for this sketch. In
1798 Jacob Minnich erected the first house in the eastern part
of what is now Landisville. In 1808 Mr. Minnich built a
two-story hotel on the north side of the Lancaster and Eliza-
beth town turnpike, about six and one-half miles west of Lan-
caster. The following year his brother-in-law, Jacob Charles,
purchased a piece of ground from him, upon which he erected
a dwelling house and a blacksmith shop. It was in the same
year that Mr. Minnich also put up a large distillery. Prior
to 1825 several more dwellings were added to the first men-
tioned.
Centreville — Landisville. — In the fall of 1828 John Landis,
who owned a farm south-west of the tavern, purchased the
dwelling house* built by Mr. Charles and established a store
in it the following spring. Mr. Landis saw the necessity of
naming the little settlement, which began to assume the dig-
nity of a village, as a few more houses were built soon after-
ward. With the aid of his son, John C, a surveyor, Mr.
Landis laid out the village about that time and named it
"Centreville," from the fact that it was just equa-distant be-
tween Lancaster and Mount Joy. Several years thereafter,
about 1832, John Landis applied to the Post-Office Depart-
* Now occupied by Frederick Metzger, confectioner.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 73
ment for a post-office, which was then established with him
as first Postmaster. As there was already a Centreville office
in Centre county, the Department took the liberty of naming
the place "Landisville," which name it has kept since.
Its Postmasters. — The post-office at Landisville was at one
■ time removed from Landis' store to a point near the present
Eeformed Mennonite meeting-house, then known as Snyder's
store (now occupied by John M. Gochnauer). As S. S. Sny-
der, who became Postmaster, was also a Justice of the Peace,
the office remained at his place a very short time and Mr.
Landis got it back again. John C. Landis also served as
Postmaster for some years until his death in 1854, when Jacob
K. Minnich was appointed, with Israel C. Landis as assistant.
Martin M. Swarr afterward kept the office at his store. Jacob
K. Kurtz became the next Postmaster, after which Simon
Minnich, sr., held the office until shortly before . his death,
with Henry E. Minnich as assistant. Daniel K. Wolf, upon
being appointed, removed the office to his residence. Since
188-, John B. Kern has been Postmaster, with quarters at
his shoe shop.
Places of Worship. — The Old Mennonites erected a log
meeting-house* at what is now Landisville, about the year
1790. In 1855 a brick house was built near by, to which an
addition was put a score of years since, the interior being also
remodeled. The large room has a seating capacity of five
hundred persons. Meetings are held there every four weeks,
with an afternoon Sunday-school during the summer months.
The present ministers are: Jacob N. Brubacher (Bishop),
John. B. Landis and Tobias Shenk.
About 1840, the Church of God was organized at Landis-
ville, its services for- a time "being held at private houses.
Jacob II. Hershey, now living at Bohrerstown, was one of. its
first members, as was, also, John C. Landis, now deceased, and
others. In 1843, a frame house of worship was erected which
is still standing', although improved since internally. It has
seating room for about two hundred souls. During the winter
of 1887-8 the same edifice was enlarged and considerably im-
* Yet standing ; occupied by Benjamin Brown.
74 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
proved. A flourishing Sabbath-school is held in the same
building. The present pastor is Eev. F. L. Nicodemus.
The Eeformed Mennonites first held services in the Bethel.
They erected a brick structure* east of the village, in 1869.
It has about two hundred and fifty sittings. Meetings every
four weeks, with occasional evening services. The regular
ministers are: Abraham Long, Martin Musser and Levi
Shenk. John Kohr, sr. (deceased), was Bishop until his death.
Camp-Meetings. — Over forty years ago, what may be termed
a type of "religious insanity" broke out south of Landisville,
in an encampment under the charge of Second Adventists or
" Millerites." An extended account of the odd affair was
printed in the Landisville Vigil, Vol. I., No. 15.
About 1870 the Landisville Camp-meeting Association was
formed, and a tract of woodland lying close to the village was
bought from Dr. Andrew Kauffman. This grove was taste-
fully fitted up and since improved with cottages and suitable
buildings. Up to' date seventeen annual meetings have been
held there. Methodists from Harrisburg, Beading, Columbia,
Lancaster, etc., worship there.
Musical and Literary. — On September 4, 1858, the "Me-
chanicks Band of Landisville "f was organized, with these
officers: W. D. Reitzel, president; E. D. Golden, vice presi-
dent; Emanuel Newcomer, secretary; J. B. Kern, treasurer.
Twelve members composed the full band: W." D. Reitzel, G.
W. Sener, Emanuel Newcomer, C. H. Newcomer, Jacob Sou-
ders, J. B. Kern, J. J. Golden, E. D. Golden, I. C. Landis, Sol-
omon Seamer, Beuben Pickel, and Daniel Kern. Three other
names appear on the roll of membership: Joseph Musselman,
Daniel M. Brown and Christian H. Mayer. "War breaking
out, the Band disbanded about 1863, after flourishing several
years.
In 1886 a small musical club, known as the Landisville
Orchestra, had a brief existence.
A couple of literary societies assembled at Landisville in
the past, the best known of which was in existence from the
♦The building committee was composed of Messrs. John K. Long,
Benjamin K. Long and Jacob 8. Trout.
tFrom secretary's book in possession of Israel C. Landis.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 75
winter of 1881 to the spring of '84. The Landisville Literary
Society met every Friday evening and held very successful
meetings.
In 1882 the Union Temperance Society was started, which
existed until the summer of '86.
The old public school building, between the Bethel and Old
Mennonite churches, was torn down several years before the
national Centennial ; and since then two graded, brick build-
ings near by were erected for school purposes.
Industries. — -The largest industrial establishment in the
place is Simou B. Minnieh's machine shop and wood-turning
works, erected in 1883, and now under the management of
the Landisville Manufacturing Company (Limited). The vil-
lage has, in addition, two hotels, two general stores, one shoe
shop, one tailor shop, two blacksmith shops, one coal and lum-
ber yard, one tobacco warehouse, one chopping mill, one tin
shop, one cigar-box factory, one cigar factory, one bakery, two
confectionery stores, one carpenter shop, two slaughter houses,
one carpet weaver, one furniture store and undertaker, one
creamery, one cooper, etc., embracing all-told 28 or 30 busi-
ness and professional establishments.
Mineral and Earth Deposits. — During the time of the Mex-
ican War, Samuel Pickel (now deceased), while making a
fence . near Snapper creek, one and a-half miles east of Lan-
disville, discovered lead ore. Soon afterward oxide of zinc
was manufactured there for a brief time. About 1871 the
mineral deposit was purchased by Bamford Brothers, of Eng-
land, and extensive works built there for smelting zinc. These
were operated until the fall of 1877. Since then, in 1883, the
Lehigh Zinc & Iron Company leased the mines* for ten years ;
this company only used the works six months, and they are
now idle.
A brick-yard was opened north-east of Landisville, in 1842,
by Joseph G. Greider's father. About 1855 Joseph started in
the business and carried on the yard successfully until after
the war. The land of M. B. Landis is also suitable for mak-
ing brick.
*A complete account of this mineral deposit and Its discovery was
published in the Lancaster Inquirer, November 20, 1886.
76 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
In 1870 Jacob S. Trout discovered a valuable bed of fire
sand in East Hempfield township, south of Landisville. This
sand is yet regularly shipped to some steel works from the
village station.
Notable Fires. — The village has had several destructive fires,
the most notable of which occurred during the summer of
1871, when Simon Minnich's hotel and store, two large frame
buildings, were entirely consumed. A large three-story brick
structure was afterward built at the same spot, in which Jacob
B. Minnich now keeps a general store and the Sycamore House.
In 1881 an incendiary caused J. M. Kutt's-new cigar factory
and stable to be entirely consumed by fire.
During a thunder shower in 1885, a bolt of lightning en-
tered the combined stable and workshop of J. C. Stewart,
carpenter. The building was burnt to the ground, and a
driving horse was lost in the flames.
Growth of the. Village. — Up to about the death of Christian
Hiestand, in the summer of 1877, Landisville grew slowly.
Previous to that time two railroads, the Pennsylvania and
Reading & Columbia had laid their tracks through the place,
but the hamlet still remained toward the east of the " Cross-
ing." In the past decade of years the growth of the village
has been rapid, many fine residences being put up between
the station and the old settlement. Most of these are occupied
by retired farmers. The population to-day exceeds 450, and
the number of "dwelling houses is at this time 81.
LANDIS VALLEY.
"Smith" Jacob Landis was the founder of Landis Valley,
a little : settlement on the Lancaster & Ephrata turnpike,
about four miles from the city of Lancaster.
In 1855 Jacob Landis built the hotel and kept it until his
death in 1861, when the property was purchased by Isaac
Landis. Jacob also obtained a post-office for the place prior
to 1860, after Whom it was named. It is said that this office
was the outgrowth of one formerly located at Roseville.
H. L. Brackbill (once proprietor of the Landis Valley hotel)
was Postmaster for a number of years. He was succeeded
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 77
by L. H. Longenecker. The office is at present in charge of
Mrs. Hannah A. Hauck, who received her appointment as
Postmistress at the close of 1887.
Wallace L. Hauck, one of the latest proprietors of the
Valley hotel, died November 27, 1887.
The settlement contains among its business establishments,
wagon and blacksmith shops, cigar manufactory, etc.
The Landis Valley Mennonite meeting-house is only a
short distance from the village.
Part V.
DIRECTORY OF LIVING ADULTS.
A Complete List of the Landis Family in Lancaster
County, Pa., with Their Occupation and Post-Office
Address, Classified by Townships, Alphabetically
Arranged.
^jT^lOR the convenience of those who may desire a fairly
jt^-' complete list of names of the Landis people, for refer -
c ~" ence, the following useful directory is given herewith.
It embraces all adults named Landis who now reside in the
county of Lancaster:
ADAMSTOWN BOROUGH.
Benedict B., butcher, Main street, near Broad.
David, merchant, - Main street, near Broad.
Jacob, hatter, Main street, near Lancaster road.
CLAY TOWNSHIP.
John B., laborer, - Lincoln.
Beuben H., laborer, - Lincoln.
COCALICO (EAST) TOWNSHIP.
L. L., merchant,
Monroe B., stone cutter, Reamstown.
COLERAINE TOWNSHIP.
J. Frank, farmer,
COLUMBIA BOROUGH.
David, carpenter, - 453 Manor street.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
79
CONOY TOWNSHIP.
Benjamin, laborer,
Henry E., farmer,
Henry R., laborer,
Jacob E., farmer,
John E., farmer,
Joseph, farmer,
Samuel R., laborer,
Falmouth.
Bainbridge.
Falmouth.
Bainbridge.
Bainbridge.
Falmouth.
Bainbridge.
Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown.
West Earl.
DONEGAL (EAST) TOWNSHIP.
Solon Z., farmer, River street, Maytown.
DONEGAL (WEST) TOWNSHIP.
David, farmer,
Franklin K., farmer,
John, . . . - -
John F-, farmer,
Joseph, laborer,
Martin K., laborer,
Phares, laborer,
EARL (WEST) TOWNSHIP.
Augustus, blacksmith,
EPHRATA TOWNSHIP.
Aaron, teamster,
Daniel, boxmaker,
Elam B., farmer,
G. Geyer, cigar manufacturer,
Hannah, spinster,
Hattie, widow,
Henry, blacksmith,
Jacob B., laborer,
Jacob L., farmer,
Jacob W., horse dealer,
J. Harlan, horse dealer,
John, laborer,
Levi, retired farmer,
Priscilla, spinster,
Ephrata.
Akron.
Lincoln.
Ephrata.
Ephrata.
Ephrata.
Akron.
Ephrata.
Ephrata.
Ephrata.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
80
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
HEMPFIELD (EAST) TOWNSHIP.
Aaron B., farmer,
Abram, farmer,
Daniel, .retired,
Daniel EL, farmer,
David M., laborer,
Florence S., dressmaker,
Isaac, laborer,
Israel C, merchant,
Jacob, laborer,
Jacob K., laborer,
Jeremiah H., farmer,
John B., farmer,
John S., hotel keeper,
Michael, miller,
Samuel K., cigarmaker,
Rohrerstown.
Bohrerstown.
East Petersburg.
East Petersburg.
East Petersburg.
Landisville.
Rohrerstown.
(Bamfordville) Landisville.
Bohrerstown.
East Petersburg.
East Petersburg.
East Petersburg.
Landisville.
Bohrerstown.
Landisville.
LAMPETER (EAST) TOWNSHIP.
Aaron D., farmer,
Abraham K., retired farmer,
Abraham L., farmer,
Abraham M., farmer,
Abraham S., farmer,
Adam, farmer,
Adam L., farmer,
Amos B., farmer,
Barbara R., farmer,
Benjamin, farmer,
Benjamin, jr., farmer,
Benjamin K., farmer,
Benjamin L., farmer,
Christian D., farmer,
Christian N., farmer,
Daniel M., farmer,
David, farmer,
David, retired,
David N., farmer,
Prank K., thresher,
Frank J., farmer,
Witmer.
Greenland.
Witmer.
Lancaster.
Lancaster.
Witmer.
Witmer.
Lancaster.
Greenland.
Greenland.
Bird-in-Hand.
Lancaster.
Binkley's Bridge.
Bird-in-Hand.
Fertility.
Witmer.
Greenland.
Bird-in-Hand.
Lancaster.
Lancaster.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
81
Harry H., laborer,
Henry, farmer,
Henry B., farmer,
Henry K., farmer,
Henry M., farmer,
Henry N., retired,
Henry R., retired,
Isaac S., farmer,
Israel, farmer,
Jacob, retired,
Jacob L., coachmaker,
Jacob M., coachmaker,
Jacob R., retired farmer,
Jacob S., farmer,
John A., laborer,
John B., laborer,
John K., laborer,
John L., farmer,
John L., Rev., retired,
John M., wagonmaker,
John N., farmer,
John S., retired,
Levi, retired,
Martin G., retired,
Moses N., farmer,
Peter J., farmer,
Samuel K., farmer,
Lancaster.
Lancaster.
Lancaster.
Lancaster.
Witmer.
Lancaster.
Lancaster.
Witmer.
Witmer.
Greenland,
Greenland.
Fertility.
Lancaster.
Lancaster,
Fertility,
Lancaster.
Bird-in-Hand,
Binkley's Bridge.
Fertility.
Lancaster.
Lancaster.
Lancaster,
Lancaster.
Bird-in-Hand.
Lancaster.
Lancaster.
LAMPETER (WEST) TOWNSHIP.
Abraham, retired,
Adam, farmer,
Amos M., farmer,
Christian, farmer,
Daniel M., carpenter,
Elmer, laborer, -
John R., laborer,
William, carpenter,
Lancaster.
Lampeter.
Lampeter.
Fertility.
Lampeter.
Willow Street.
82
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Adam G., clerk,
Anna, widow John H.,
Annie, widow,
Benjamin F., shoemaker,
Catharine, widow Jacob,
Celinda,
Charles C,
Charles I., attorney,
Christian D., laborer,
Clayton G.,
David B., Inquirer Printing Dep't
David B., flour merchant,
David N, artesian well driller.
Eliza, widow Daniel,
Elizabeth A., widow George,
Elizabeth P., widow Jesse,
LANCASTER CITY.
442 North Queen street.
217 North Mulberry street.
516 West Grant street.
508 South Queen street.
442 North Queen street.
boards at 651 West Orange street.
boards at 409 East King street.
24 South Duke street.
314 Arch alley.
boards at 202 East King street.
320 East Chestnut street.
202 East King street.
Cor. E. King and Church sts.
516 West Grant street.
133 East Lemon street.
24 South Duke street.
Ezra P., steam radiator manufacturer, 532 North Lime street.
Harry, student, boards at 549 West Chestnut street.
Houston L., salesman, 133 East Lemon street.
Israel L., patentee, boards at Keystone House.
Jacob D., tobacco packer, 651 West Orange street.
Jacob H., cigarmaker,
512 North Christian street.
James D., managing editor New Era, 24 South Duke street.
Jennie, saleswoman, boards at 524 East Orange street.
John E. Landes, cabinet-maker.
John F., bricklayer,
John K., machinist,
John S. Landes, patent-rights
Joseph, bricklayer,
Kate, widow Philip,
Lemon S., florist,
Levi C, machinist,
Levi K., machinist,
Lydia, widow Benjamin,
Martin, laborer,
Martin Landes, laborer,
Mary, widow John,
Michael,
Walter.
544 East Orange street.
215 North Mulberry street.
532 North Lime street.
544 East Orange street.
21 Love Lane.
524 East Orange street.
boards in Lancaster township.
boards at 409 East King street.
409 East King street.
428 North Duke street.
450 Manor street.
129 Concord alley.
- 418 Lafayette street.
boards at 107 East King street.
boards at 516 West Grant street.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OP LANCASTER COUNTY.
83
LANCASTER TOWNSHIP.
Henry EL, laborer,
John H., laborer,
Mary A., widow,
L. L., farmer,
LEACOCK TOWNSHIP.
LEACOCK UPPER.
Benjamin B., farmer,
Charles A., clerk,
Christian B., farmer,
Christian E., retired,
David, retired,
David F., farmer,
David X., butcher,
Ezra A., farmer,
Jacob EL, farmer,
John B., laborer,
John B., farmer,
Martin S., retired,
Milton L., farmer,
Nancy, widow,
Reuben L., laborer,
Susan, widow John,
Lancaster.
Lancaster.
Lancaster.
Intercourse.
Bareville.
Leacock.
Leacock.
Bird-in-Hand.
- Groff's Store.
Binkley's Bridge.
Witmer.
Bird-in-Hand.
Bareville.
Leacock.
Binkley's Bridge.
Leacock.
Witmer.
MANHEIM BOROUGH.
Josiah H., druggist,
John, assistant mail carrier,
119 North Prussian street.
Cherry street.
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP.
Abraham, laborer,
Andrew R., farmer,
Benjamin B., farmer,
Benjamin D., farmer,
Benjamin L., farmer,
Benjamin R., farmer,
Daniel M., farmer,
Elam L., farmer,
Oregon.
Oregon.
Landis Valley.
Neffsville.
Landis Valley.
Oregon.
East Petersburg.
• Landis Valley.
84
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Harry K., farmer,
Henry H., farmer,
Henry L., farmer,
Henry S., farmer,
Isaac L., farmer,
Isaac M., laborer,
Isaac R., farmer,
Jacob E., farmer,
John H. L., farmer,
John L., farmer,
John M., farmer,
Levi L., farmer,
Milton H., farmer,
Noah L., farmer,
Peter R., farmer,
Samuel R., farmer,
MANOR TOWNSHIP.
Amanda Landes, teacher,
David, retired,
David H, miller, -
Jacob H, retired,
John II., Hon., miller,
John S., retired farmer,
John S., laborer,
Rebecca, widow,
Tobias H., farmer,
MOUNT JOY BOROUGH.
Abraham B., carriage manufacturer,
Henry H., drover,
MOUNT JOY TOWNSHIP.
Joseph K., laborer,
J. K., laborer,
Moses, laborer,
David, farmer,
Henry R., farmer,
John K., laborer,
PENN TOWNSHIP.
Landis Valley.
Landis Valley.
Oregon.
Lancaster.
Oregon.
Landis Valley.
Oregon.
Neffsville.
Neffsville.
Oregon.
Landis Valley.
Millersville.
Millersville.
Millersville.
Millersville.
Millersville.
Millersville.
Highville.
Highville.
Millersville.
Barbara street.
West Main street.
Florin.
Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown.
Lititz.
Lititz.
Manheim.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 85
PEQUEA TOWNSHIP.
Amos, farmer, .... New Danville.
RAPHO TOWNSHIP.
Benjamin L., cigar-box manufacturer, Salunga.
Henry farmer, .... Mount Joy.
Henry M., farmer, .... Mount Joy.
Jacob, - - Mount Joy.
STRASBURG BOROUGH.
Daniel K., merchant, ■ • "West Main street.
Joseph, - - Main street, corner Decatur,
WARWICK TOWNSHIP.
David B., ...
H., farmer, ....
H. F., butcher, - - - Bothsville.
Henry, butcher, .... Bothsville.
Jacob B., cigar manufacturer, - - Bothsville,
John, butcher, - - - Bothsville.
John, laborer, - - - Lititz.
Wayne, butcher, - Bothsville.
WASHINGTON BOROUGH.
Peter E., laborer, • • ■ Water street.
Part VI.
GENERAL ODDS AND ENDS.
Miscellaneous Information of a More or Less Inter-
esting Character Concerning the Work of the
Landis Family — An Old Bible — Late Marriages
and Deaths.
of Landis was known to the French and Ger-
centuries ago. The French pronounce the word
Lon-da (or de), and the Germans, Lan-des — the accent
in either instance being on the last syllable. In France the
name Landes (londes) was applied long ago to a department
in the south-western part of that country, including the Bay
of Biscay. Its area is 8,490 square miles. Population in
1876, 303,508. The place is occupied hy heaths (landes),
whence its name. .
Landis is the name of a township of Cumberland county,
1ST. J. Its population is over 7,000.
Landisville is a small post-village in Atlantic county, 1ST. J.,
on the New Jersey Southern & Vineland Railroad. It has a
church. This pretty place was ftranded by Charles Kline
Landis, of Bucks (or Lancaster county, Pa.) descent.
Landisburg, Perry county, Pa., was founded by Abraham
Landis, formerly of Lancaster county. It is on Sherman's
creek, about fourteen miles north-west of Carlisle. An acad-
emy is located there; also, several churches and two tanneries.
Population, over 400.
Landis' Store is a post-hamlet of Berks county, this State,
about sixteen miles north-east of Reading.
DISCIPLES OF MENNO SIMON.
Rev. Benjamin Landis, one of the first emigrants to this
county, was, as previously stated, a Mennonite minister of the
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 87
Gospel, and all his descendants to the fifth generation adhered
to the Mennonite faith without an exception. Even to this
day a majority of the Landis family belong to Menno Simon's
church, in which a number have served and are serving as
pastors.
Abraham Landis, about 1812,* was one of the first persons
to follow Francis Herr in withdrawing from the Old Mennon-
ite church and establishing a new branch called the Eeformed
Mennonites. On October 10 of that year John Landis was
appointed to the ministry and preached his first sermon Oc-
tober 31. He resided at East Lampeter.
A TREASURED BIBLE.
Probably the oldest evidence of the Landis relationship is
a Bible now in the possession of Levi S. Reist, of Oregon,
this county, whose wife is a great-granddaughter of Benjamin
and Anna Landis, once owners of it. Anna's parents
(Snavely) brought the sacred volume from Europe. The
book was published at Zurich, Switzerland, by Johannes
"Wolff, in 1596, the numerals MDXGVI being at the begin-
ning of the Old and end of the New Testaments. The family
record f contains notices of the^children born to Benjamin and
Anna Landis prior to the Revolutionary War. The orthog-
raphy of this old volume seems somewhat odd at this late
day, as any German reader will readily notice from a perusal
of " Des Alten ond Neiuven Testament." May this rare old
Bible witness many more years of service as evidence of the
large family of Landis folk.
PUBLIC OFFICERS.
Old records show that Abraham Landis, about 1785, fur-
nished lime for the building of a Court House in Centre
Square, Lancaster.
John Landes was one of the first managers of the New
Holland & Lancaster turnpike, which was incorporated March
20, 1810.
* Evans' History of Lancaster County.
t See Landisville Vigil, January 30, 1886.
88 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
John Landis, esq., was Supervisor of Conestoga township,
in 1817.
Joseph Landis, Marietta, was one of the original contribu-
tors to the Zion's church building, that place, in July, 1817.
John Landis was a Justice of Peace in District No. 8 (com-
posed of the townships of Warwick and Elizabeth), August
7, 1832*
Joseph Landis was County Auditor in 1837.
John Landis was an Alderman of Lancaster city, February
26, 1842.
Emanuel Landis, of Upper Leacock township, was a road
Supervisor in 1847.
Benjamin Landis, Upper Leacock, was a Supervisor in
1848; Assessor in 1847 and 1853.
Jacob Landis, Upper Leacock, was Supervisor in 1849.
J. B. Landis, Mount Joy, was one of the borough Council-
men in 1859.
H. H. Landis was one of the incorporators of the Mount
Joy. Cemetery, which was planned on August 19, 1863.
J. D. Landis, Pequea township, served as Justice of Peace,
April, 1874.
David Landis, Adamstown, was a member of the borough
Town Council, 1878-9.
PRACTITIONERS IN MEDICINE.
Dr. E. Landis assisted in the organization of the Lancaster
City and County Medical Society, at the house of Dr. Eli
Parry, on January 14, 1844.
Henry Landis, M. D.,f of Marietta, graduated in 1861, from
University of Pennsylvania; was elected a member of the
County Medical Society in 1866. Lives now in Reading,
J. R. Landis, M. D., of Elizabethtown, graduated from Jef-
ferson Medical College in 1864; was elected a member of the
Medical Society in 1866.
FIRE COMPANIES.
The meeting at which the Washington Fire Company, of
Lancaster city, was organized, was held at the house of John
* Evans' History of Lancaster County.
t Presiding officer of Ashara Lodge No. 398, A. Y. M., in 1869.
THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 89
Landis, March 4, 1820, at which 41 persons were present who
were desirous of forming the new company.
Jesse Landis was President of the American Fire Engine
and Hose Company, Lancaster, in 1862.
George B. Landis was President of the Sun Fire Company,
Lancaster, June 1, 1882.
On the night of June 20, 1838, two one-story frame houses
occupied respectively by John Landis and a Mr. Book, in Lan-
caster, were destroyed by fire. Landis and his wife, it is said,
were so bewildered that they neglected to carry their two chil-
dren out, and the record tells us the latter perished in the flames.
RECENT MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Among the more recent marriages and deaths not to be
found in Part II. of this work are the following:
On April 19, 1887, Mr. Henry C. Barnhart, formerly of
Mount Joy, was married to Miss Nellie G. Landis, at the resi-
dence of the bride's mother, York, this State, by Bev. J. 0.
Miller, D. D. Both bride and groom had been employed for
some years in John Baer's Sons' book store, Lancaster.
On November 24, 1887, Miss M. Emma Landis, who taught
school at Locust Grove, West Lampeter township, was joined
in wedlock by Bev. James Y. Mitchell, D. D., of Lancaster,
to Mr. Phares K. Doner, of East Lampeter township.
On December 20, 1887, Mr. Israel S. Sheirk, of Penn town-
ship, was wedded at the home of the bride's parents, by Bev.
D. W. Gerhard, to Miss Emma H. Landis, of East Lampeter
township.
On Saturday morning, December 24, 1887, Mr. Abraham
G. Landis, of Voganville, was married by Bev. Charles L.
Frv, at Trinity Lutheran parsonage, Lancaster, to Miss Alice
J. Kraemer, of Voganville, this county.
On the 8th of June, 1887, Jacob L. Landis died in Wash-
ington borough, in his 64th year.
A shocking accident on Saturday night, August 20, 1887,
resulted in the death of J. Clayton Landis, a former resident
of Columbia, this county. Landis was making his first trip,
after promotion to brakeman, on a passenger train, in the
employ of the Wilmington & Northern Bailroad. At Wil-
mington, while he went around the rear of his train to place
90 THE LANDIS FAMILY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
a switch, he was struck on the head by a shifting engine, and
in falling was caught by the rods of the latter, whereby he was
horribly mangled. The only part of his body, as reported,
remaining whole was the right forearm and wrist. Deceased
was 38 years of age, and left a wife and two young children
to mourn his loss.
FACTS AND FIGURES.
The painstaking reader who may have been interested suf-
ficiently in this volume to read it through, will notice a num-
ber of points, some of which are herewith appended:
The common use made of such surnames as, Benjamin,
John, Jacob, Henry, etc., is apparent from the beginning of
the family sketches. The word Benjamin occurs 140 times;
that of John 312 times; Jacob, 153 times; and Henry, 140
times, including every portion of the book.
The remarkable increase of several members of the family
is, also, noticeable. The descendants of "Brick" John Lan-
dis, of Lampeter; "Hill" John, of Manheim township, and
others, can be enumerated by the hundreds. The decrease of
other lineal descendants of the original stock is just as per-
ceptible in a few instances. "So-zu-sauga" John's direct de-
scendants, for instance, number less than a score.
A WISH.
The writer, in conclusion, indulges the hope that, among
many others of the large Landis family, he may witness in
the year 1917 a grand gathering of descendants of the pioneer
settlers on Lancaster county's fertile soil. To properly com-
memorate the bi-centennial of the arrival of the original
stock, there should be such a collection of Landis folk as to
make the event, in point of numbers alone, one of much sig-
nificance. Besides, it would naturally leave in its wake
many pleasant memories.
The End.
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