Searching For My Zeller Ancestors

[@Bluemoon051]

Hi ! Cliff , Thank you for the videos . I think you should visit your grandmother . She cared enough to crochet an afghan for you . I think she would love if you visited her . I know she would be delighted to know you still use it . Sometimes people might not know what to say or do in family situations when couples split. Your heart is in the right place .😼

[@SandyD2022]

We had a Cousin reunion in 2013 It had been 41 years since I had seen my Pa. and Ct. family. We waited to many years not talking or seeing each other. Now each year we get together, and we have the best of time. Go visit your family, if it's not a fun time, you can leave. We are grateful we didn't wait another minute. Lost of of the cousin last year, so don't that time.

[@tomtransport]

That was real Cool Cliff. You said about getting out of the cemetery alive. You have nothing to fear from the dead, it's the living we have to be concerned about. Of course you could trip in the dark on a low marker on the ground and ........................................ Be careful out there Cliff!!

[@cynthiahansen9902]

Cliff your afghan is crochet and is a chevron design. Beautiful.

[@terribarron9238]

That is very interesting. I love 💕 that!!! Very beautiful cemeteries!!!

[@jennieward-scott9531]

Please tell us all the stories you find about your ancestors...it's so interesting and I love hearing all those family stories ! I did my family tree and got back to the early 1700's .. best wishes from Ireland !!

[@57Banjoman]

Very nice tribute to your family tree-they would be glad that you took the time and effort to put your tree together-by all means, visit your grandmother-I sure would love to have one more visit with my grandparents!

[@ruthgoebel723]

How special to have that crocheted afghan from your grandmother! I have some ancestors buried in Rehrersburg cemetery...they were involved in one of the massacres back in the day.

[@rickimoler7158]

Your afghan is crocheted. How nice that you have that.

[@barbaraharshman9460]

This is so cool Cliff thank you for sharing!!

[@darlenegood4101]

Thank you for sharing your family and the history. It is quite interesting.

[@rikspector]

Cliff, It's so nice to see the fireflies to guide your way, I miss them, we don't have them out here in Ferndale ,WA. Rik

[@mmmm-gr7xr]

I too was thrilled to see them. They are gone from where I live now. I miss them too.

[@rikspector]

@@mmmm-gr7xr on the farm in the late forties I used to have some in a jar as a light. Then I released them. The light sticks we use today were a result of studyinh thrir vold light

[@squidgameisaliarisawnosqui5341]

looking up history of your family can revile some things... You just got to think of the good things they do. Great picture love the old photos 📸 great video ty Steve

[@lindamccaughey6669]

It’s good to be able trace your family. Mine are all in England. I’m really enjoying this. Thanks for letting us share your history. Please stay safe and take care

[@SandyD2022]

You should be very proud of your Zeller's.

[@superditdit48]

Good luck with Naomi. This was an interesting trip through cemeteries. Thank you.

[@Caddl123]

WOW.. Peifer That name is rare in southern Germany in Ludwigsburg the Vicechief of the fire brigade is named Peifer.

[@lindabevier-vian7101]

The beautiful blanket your grandmother made is crocheted in the wave pattern..They are a bit difficult to make...

[@sonplusone7059]

Love the night shots in the cemetery. Good video and so much research.

[@bunny_smith]

You should visit her before she dies. You're clearly very interested in your family history and she can probably tell you some stories. When she dies, they're gone. Interesting video.

[@stevemahoney6493]

It seems that Francis Zeller was a Sgt in the battalion of Col. John Patton and in the company of Capt John Leshar. It should be noted that the fiber for the company was Andrew Zeller. This company marched 135 miles and was stationed at Perth Amboy NJ while the disastrous battle of Long Island was chewing up other PA troops. This info came from Morton Montgomery's "History of Berks County PA in the Revolution from 1774 to 1783" (1846). Only one other Zeller reference; Pvt Michael in Decker's company. They surrendered en masse at the battle of Fort Washington.

[@perfecteeb2198]

Thank you for sharing the neat search through your family history

[@mmmm-gr7xr]

Fascinating and courageous to share your family history. Many people choose to deny the skeletons in the closet and none of us are without. Norman Rockwell was an idealist and a fraud. Just like our family trees. Good and bad. Kramer? I would keep my father's name out of respect and love. But I would take on Kramer as a middle name as my bloodline right. You may not have received the love and acknowledgement he owed you but you possess his DNA. It belongs to you and even if he was alive he couldn't take it from you. And, I love that precious afghan. Thanks for sharing this journey with us. You have inspired me to look backwards too.

[@R32R38]

The first time I watched one of your videos you were talking about Naomi, and I was looking around for a woman.

[@blu_angel53texas78]

Lol. 😜

[@karencharny1497]

@@blu_angel53texas78 that,s fantastic 👋

[@edbelledin9600]

I heard you mention that a grandmother’s maiden name was Winter/s… and that brought up the name Dick Winters/ Band of Brothers/from Hershey, PA and I wondered if there was a family connection ?

[@kimmyles444]

I saw Clemens on your sheet and I am related to the Clemens, Boyers/Byers/Culp or Kolb/Oberholtzers/Barto families. Kulpsville, Barto , Boyerstown Pa town founders of each town plus many other local families in The Montgomery, Lancaster, Clearfield, Centre,and other surrounding counties.I am going to look your last name to see if I can find it on my tree. I have what I call genealogy fever and I am addicted to family histories. I am enjoying your family search and seeing the names to see if we are related. Also have family members that I believe may have come over in 1709. See if you can find the ship’s name.

[@unyieldingcreek1]

I know in my own family line, it makes me sad to see so many kids die young. I know life was much harder and there was no modern medicine, but I had one ancestor who had I think 14 kids and only 3 reached their 30th birthday. I could not imagine living life like that, I know they had to keep on keepin' on :(

[@robertvirtue8070]

My Mom.s grandmother was a Henry , Henry came from the name Heinrich that came from Germany and settle in Lancaster Co.

[@imahick5723]

Very interesting

[@joseleswopes1400]

That was awesome 😎

[@mikesweeney7190]

As always great 👍

[@voyage2aeon]

In all of the census records I checked, George W. and Kate Lengle Gingerich both state that they were born in Pennsylvania. If one or both were actually born in Ireland or GERMANY, it could be that they just didn't want anyone to know they were immigrants ??? It was like that in the USA around the late 1800's early 1900's... but I'm inclined to believe them ???? I haven't had time to check their parents' census records.

[@shirleybalinski4535]

A number of Zellars in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. They are successful people.

[@jayforkner2692]

Who amongst us hasn't shot a witch out of a tree? Know I'm not suppose to laugh, but 😆

[@robertvirtue8070]

Cliff Years ago people had large families , my Moms parents were from families of 12 and 11 children.

[@kevinsmith5288]

Sending get well wishes for Naomi😊! You need her to help put these great videos!

[@auntieanita6420]

"Roy" Zeller is actually Leroy Zeller, but the grass overgrew his headstone and covered the letters. He was Blanche's older brother

[@auntieanita6420]

Would have been easier to just say he's a granduncle to the Wandering Woodsman, LOL

[@applesroses2906]

Crochet chevron afghan.

[@rikspector]

Cliff, I wonder if your related to Newt Gingrich, wouldn't that be interesting but probably not! Cheers, Rik

[@karencharny1497]

Maybe NAOMIE. Needs a tune up .. also interesting.. video,

[@rollinrocks4561]

Your background is very interesting. We've heard you mention having a farm a couple times now. What ever happened to the farm? You definitely seem like someone that would love to live on a farm, just curious.

[@thewanderingwoodsman7227]

Family problems happened.

[@rollinrocks4561]

That stinks that family can destroy happiness just because of money. Btw just a suggestion, if your looking for video content, people would love to watch you go to the store like you mentioned you were doing on the way home in this video. People love seeing a personal side. You don't have to be super personal, just a little, or as much as your comfortable with...peace 😉

[@gladysmaroue9167]

I have a present for you it's a pair of socksHS...I'm a deeper too...seller...not a deeper typolol

[@gladysmaroue9167]

How. Can I. Get them to you?

[@thewanderingwoodsman7227]

My mailing address is located below in the video description and on my 'about' page.

[@arthurzeller5754]

Hmmmmm we share the same last name lol

[@Grillenheimer]

Zeller? Why does that name sound familiar.. .

[@edwardmathews9546]

😨🛒

[@davidmaslanka3145]

You should do rubbings of the stones you find, especially the older ones, before they become unreadable.

[@mmmm-gr7xr]

Rubbing damage the stones. Pictures do no harm