Z E D I K E R (or ZURCHER) 1 ZURCHER Julian, born about 1649 in Switzerland, died 22 Feb 1688 in Germany, aged 39. + ??? Ursula, born 1646, died 14 Mar 1716 in Germany, aged 70. 2 ZURCHER Baltozar I, born 18 Jan 1673, died 17 May 1742. + ??? 3 ZURCHER Baltozar II, born about 1705, died Mar 1782 in Germany, aged 77. + ??? Christiana, born 1709, died 25 Feb 1735 in Germany. 4 ZURCHER/ZEDIKER Chrisopher, born 11 Sep 1734, died Aug 1786. + FALCKENSTEIN Margaretha, died 14 Jan 1791. Married 30 Nov 1756. 5 ZEDIKER David. [Beers history] + SMITH Catharine Daughter of Lodowyck SMITH. Moved to RichlandCo,OH (Mansfield). Rasied four sons. 6 ZEDIKER (daughter) + HENRY Joseph. Son of Robert Henry and Ann Little. 5 ZURCHER/ZEDIKER John, born 1772 in FrederickCo,MD, died 1845 in Iowa. Zediker is a small town just east of the city of Washington PA. Stated to be a "native of eastern Pennsylvania" in Beers history. "John and David Zediker were Germans, who came to this township, where they both married daughters of Lodowyck Smith. John married Margaret, and David married Catharine." [Crumrine] "..went west leaving his family here" [Crumrine history, WashingtonCo,PA]. + SCHMIDT Margaret, born 1 Apr 1773 in FrederickCo,MD, died 18 Dec 1825 in WashingtonCo,PA. Daughter of Ludwig SCHMIDT (Lodowyck SMITH)and Susannah SCHREIBER. [Children listed below based on Beers History.] 6 ZEDIKER Lewis, born 1792 in South Strabane township, WashingtonCo,PA, died 1867. [Beers history page 1202] Buried in Pigeon Creek U.P. Cemetery with wife. + HENRY Isabella, died 1876. Daughter of Robert Henry and Ann Little (Ann, the daughter of Nicholas Little). (Robert and Ann also had daughter Peggy and sons Nicholas and Joseph.) (Nicholas married Margaret the daughter of John Zediker [which John?].) 7 ZEDIKER John 7 ZEDIKER George 7 ZEDIKER Robert, born 24 Aug 1822. Gave right-of-way to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and donated grounds for the station. [Beers history] + HEWITT Sarah Daughter of John Hewitt of Amwell Township. 8 ZEDIKER Mary J. + BERK John 8 ZEDIKER Anna M. + GAMBLE Aaron 8 ZEDIKER Martha B. + SHIPE George 8 ZEDIKER Margaret K. 8 ZEDIKER John H. 8 ZEDIKER Emma G. 8 ZEDIKER Lizzie + WHITE John N. 8 ZEDIKER Fannie 7 ZEDIKER Nicholas 7 ZEDIKER Sarah + BIRMINGHAM William 7 ZEDIKER Mary A. 7 ZEDIKER Susan + SMITH E. R. 7 ZEDIKER Julia + MARTIN Frank 7 ZEDIKER Harriet + REDICK John 6 ZEDIKER Susan + HALLAM Joseph 6 ZEDIKER Elizabeth + SMITH George 6 ZEDIKER Mary + DOOK Matthew 6 ZEDIKER John, born 11 Dec 1800, died 6 Nov 1874. + GUTHRIE Margaret, died 18 Feb 1881. Daughter of James Guthrie. 7 ZEDIKER Lewis, born 27 Jan 1827 in South Strabane, WashingtonCo,PA 7 ZEDIKER Susan 7 ZEDIKER Thomas 7 ZEDIKER John 7 ZEDIKER James 6 ZEDIKER Julia/Julian, born 4 Feb 1805 in WashingtonCo,PA, died 21 Jan 1874 aged 68. + SWISHER James, born 25 Nov 1800 in PA. Spelled SCHWISHER in Beers history. [See SWISHER page for more info.] INTERTWINED FAMILIES -------- HENRY family of South Strabane Township, Washington County, PA. [from Crumrine history] 5 HENRY Robert + LITTLE Ann. Daughter of Nicholas Little. 6 HENRY Isabella, died 1876. "Isabella , a daughter of Nicholas Henry, Sr., married Lewis Zediker, and settled in Beaver County." [This must be a typo and mean this Isabella, based on possibilities and likely order of the writeup.] + ZEDIKER Lewis. [Based on above Crumrine history assumption.] 6 HENRY Nicholas, died 24 Apr 1838 on the Henry homestead. + ZEDIKER Margaret. Daughter of John Zediker [which one?]. 7 HENRY Robert 7 HENRY John 7 HENRY Lewis, died 24 May 1864 from Battle of the Wilderness. 7 HENRY Joseph, died at about age 21. 7 HENRY Mary + WHITE Nathaniel They settled near Hickory in Mount Pleasant Township. 6 HENRY Joseph 6 HENRY Peggy, the youngest daughter. + GRAY Benjamin. They moved to Ohio. ------- SMITH family of South Strabane Township, Washington County, PA. [from Crumrine history] 4 SMITH Lodowyck, died 1817. In township March 1786. Survived by his wife. + SCHREIBER Susannah [her name is from Beers history]. 5 SMITH Catharine + ZEDIKER David They sold their land to B.B. Zediker and moved to Ohio. 5 SMITH Margaret + ZEDIKER John. They settled on the Zediker farm. 5 SMITH John 5 SMITH Susannah + ROBERTS Dickinson, a sheriff. 5 SMITH Christina + MUNCE Samuel 5 SMITH Julia + HELMS William 5 SMITH Mary + GUTTERY James 5 SMITH Elizabeth + KOONTZ Jacob Their farm was later owned by Robert Zediker. 5 SMITH Lewis His farm was later owned by heirs of John Zediker, Jr. SIMILAR OR ALTERNATIVE INFO: [From www.jacksonkin.com/ghtout/gp16.htm ...] 4 ZEDIKER (ZURCHER) Christopher, born 1733 in OH. + FALKENSTEIN Margaret, born 1737 in OH [seems early--error?] 5 SEDACHER (ZEDIKER) Julia Ann, born 14 Oct 1759 in PA, died 23 Nov 1831 in Franklin, Kent, Portage, OH. (Julia also married Christian Cackler in 1780) ---------- [From www.gbnf.com/genealog4/hey/html/d0018/I1075.HTM by Donna Hey Payne ...] 5 ZEDIKER Mary Polly, born 1797, died 27 Oct 1851 in WilshireTwp, VanWertCo,OH. + SMITH John A. Died 7 Jan 1870, in WilshireTwp,VanWertCo,OH. Married 19 Apr 1818. Moved to FranklinCo,OH from WashingtonCo,PA in 1836. [NF037] 6 SMITH Margaret Peggy 6 SMITH David ---------- VARIOUS INFO: -------------- From County History book... "LEWIS ZEDIKER, one of the oldest members of the family of that name in Washington county, and a citizen of South Strabane, was born in that township January 27, 1827. "John Zediker, grandfather of our subject, was a native of eastern Pennsylvania, and in their youth he and his brother David, having an eye to the grandeur and fertility of the then "far West," set out to "spy the land," ostensibly on a hunting expedition, and finally arriving in Washington county, they were so fascinated with the beauties and attractions of South Strabane township, that they here resolved to remain and cast their lot. John had, while in eastern Pennsylvania, learned the trade of blacksmith, which he carried on for many years in the county of his adoption. Soon after his arrival he married Margaret, daughter of Ludwig Smith, who was among the earliest settlers of the county, and the children born to this union were Lewis, Susan (Mrs. Joseph Hallam), Elizabeth (Mrs. George Smith), Julia A. (Mrs. Jame Schwisher), Mary (Mrs. Matthew Dook) and John. Mr. Smith took a "tomahawk claim" of nearly a thousand acres of wild land, a part of which is now occupied by the subject of this sketch. He early identified himself with the politics of his section, and was prominent among the Federalists. In church matters he also took an active interest, and in the organization of the Lutheran Church in Amwell township he was a prominent factor. In this Society he was an elder for many years. "John Zediker, father of the gentleman whose name opens this sketch, was born December 11, 1800, in South Strabane township, this county, and received his education in the subscription schools of the neighborhood. He was married to Margaret, daughter of James Guthrie, and they reared five children, namely: Lewis, Susan, Thomas, John and James. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. John Zediker settled on a farm in South Strabane township, where they passed the remainder of their days, Mr. Zediker dying November 6, 1874, Mrs. Zediker February 18, 1881. They were active members of the M. E. Church, and among its most liberal supporters; politically Mr. Zediker was a Whig of the old school. "The youth of the subject of these lines was passed on the home farm, and he attended, as circumstances permitted, the subscription schools of the neighborhood. He dutifully remained with his parents until their death, and after that event continued to reside under the parental roof, carrying on the duties of the farm in company with his brothers. They are among the largest landholders of South Strabane township, owning at the present time nearly 1,100 acres of choice land. Mr. Zediker is a member of the M. E. Church; in politics, originally a Whig, he has, since the organization of the Republican party, been one of its strongest supporters, and has been actively interested in the development and improvement of the educational system in his locality." Text taken from page 1439 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed January 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project. Published January 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/. -------------- Robert Zediker, p. 1202 ROBERT ZEDIKER. This progressive and enterprising citizen of South Strabane township is a representative of one of the best-known and most prominent families in the county. John Zediker, grandfather of subject, was a native of eastern Pennsylvania, and in their youth he and his brother David, having an eye to the grandeur and fertility of the then "far West," set out to "spy the land," ostensibly on a hunting expedition, and finally arriving in Washington county, they were so fascinated with the beauties and attractions of South Strabane township, that they here resolved to remain and cast their lot. John, while in eastern Pennsylvania, had learned the trade of blacksmith, which he carried on for many years in the county of his adoption. Soon after his arrival he married Margaret, daughter of Ludwig Smith, who was among the earliest settlers of the county, and the children born to this union were Lewis, Susan (Mrs. Joseph Hallam), Elizabeth (Mrs. George Smith), Julia A. (Mrs. James Schwisher), Mary (Mrs. Matthew Doak) and John. Mr. Smith took a "tomahawk claim" of nearly a thousand acres of wild land, a part of which is now occupied by the subject of this sketch. He early identified himself with the politics of his section, and was prominent among the Federalists. In church matters he also took an active interest, and in the organization of the Lutheran Church in Amwell township he was a prominent factor. In this Society he was an elder for many years. Lewis Zediker, father of our subject, was born in 1792 in South Strabane township, and passed his boyhood and youth on the home place, attending the subscription schools of his locality. In his early manhood he was married to Isabella, daughter of Robert Henry, and the children born to them were John (deceased), George, Robert, Nicholas, Sarah (Mrs. William Birmingham), Mary A., Susan (Mrs. E. R. Smith), Julia (Mrs. Frank Martin) and Harriet (Mrs. John Redick). After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Zediker took up their residence on the farm of his father-in-law, where he built a log cabin in which they lived some years; then moved to the place known as the "B. B. Zediker farm," on which they passed the remainder of their days, Mr. Zediker dying in 1867, his widow in 1876. Their remains repose in the Pigeon Creek U. P. cemetery. As members of the United Presbyterian Church at Pigeon Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Zediker were among its most active and liberal supporters. In politics originally a Whig, afterward a Republican, he was a leading counselor in the ranks of either party. Robert Zediker was born August 24, 1822, on the old homestead, where he was early inducted into the multifarious duties of farm life. He attended the common schools of the district, and was regarded as one of the most apt scholars of his section. On December 25, 1849, Mr. Zediker was united in marriage with Sarah, daughter of John Hewitt, of Amwell township, and the children born to them are Mary J. (Mrs. John Berk), Anna M. (Mrs. Aaron Gamble), Martha B. (Mrs. George Shipe), Margaret K. (deceased), John H. (deceased), Emma G. (deceased), Lizzie (Mrs. John N. White) and Fannie. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Zediker took up their residence on the home farm, where they yet live, and on which they have made material improvements, having built two commodious dwellings; the one in which they at present reside was erected in 1885. A zealous and enthusiastic Republican, Mr. Zediker has for many years been one of the leaders of the party in his section, and he has ever taken a deep interest in all matters tending to the advancement of his township and county, particularly in educational affairs, in connection with which he has done much to elevate the standard of instruction, and for a long period he served as director of schools. Mr. Zediker, through his liberality and influence, was of valued assistance in getting the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad through his locality, giving the right of way, and donating grounds for the station. Text taken from page 1202 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed January 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project. Published January 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/. -------------- From politicalgraveyard.com's Index to Politicians: Zediker, J. F. - of Nebraska. Delegate to Nebraska state constitutional convention, 1875. Burial location unknown. -------------- From http://www.savory.org/chartiers/crumrine/twp-sstrabane.html Following is a list of justices of the peace elected in South Strabane township from 18401 to the present time: Dickerson Roberts, April 14, 1840. Isaac Vance, April 10, 1860. Robert Colmery, April 14, 1840. D. L. Reynolds, April 17, 1866. James Linn, April 13, 1841. D. L. Reynolds, April 10, 1871. John Nesbitt, April 15, 1845. John Zediker, April 19, 1872. Jonathan Martin, April 17, 1846. John Zediker, Feb. 7, 1874. John Nesbitt, April 9, 1850. D. L. Reynolds, Feb. 7, 1874. John Farley, April 17, 1851. J. B. McBride, Jan. 28, 1874. Ebenezer McBirney, April 11. 1854. R. D. Henry, March 16, 1876. Jonathan Martin, April 10, 1855. Charles Schmidt, March 21, 1877. John Zediker, April 10, 1855. Samuel Garber, April 2, 1881. Workman Hughes, April 10, 1860. -------------- ...continued further down... -------------- Robert Henry took up a tract of land on a Virginia certificate received in February, 1780. It was surveyed as "Redstone," containing three hundred and thirty-three acres. On the 21st of November, 1793, he purchased one hundred and eighty-nine acres of Craig Ritchie, and on the 3d of May, 1799, he purchased one hundred and seventy-nine acres of Thomas Kerr (who inherited the tract of three hundred and thirteen acres called "Witches' Haunt" of his father), and on the 28th of March, 1803, he purchased one hundred and thirty-five acres of the heirs of Robert Doak. These four purchases made an area of eight hundred and thirty-six acres. He married Ann, a daughter of Nicholas Little, and had two sons, Nicholas and Joseph, and two daughters, Isabella and Peggy. Joseph married a daughter of David Zediker, and emigrated to Richland County, Ohio. Nicholas married Margaret, a daughter of John Zediker; they settled on the Henry homestead, where he lived and died April 24, 1838, leaving four sons, Robert, John, Lewis, and Joseph, and one daughter, Mary. Robert remained on the homestead, where he still lives. John located on the William Gibson tract. Lewis was in the United States army, and was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness, and died a few days after, May 24, 1864. Joseph died when about twenty-one years of age. Mary, the daughter of Nicholas and sister of Robert and John, married Nathaniel White, and settled near Hickory, in Mount Pleasant township. Isabella , a daughter of Nicholas Henry, Sr., married Lewis Zediker, and settled in Beaver County. Peggy, the youngest daughter, married Benjamin Gray, and emigrated to Ohio. Thomas Woodward settled in the county about 1785, and took out a warrant for land April 27, 1786. It was surveyed on the 22d of May following, and named "Indian Camp," containing four hundred and five acres. A part of the tract afterwards came into the possession of Col. James Dunlap, who laid out a town upon it called Williamsburg, and opened a tavern, then having for its sign "Mount Vernon." After 1818 this passed to Jonathan Martin, and was called Martinsburg, and still later to George Pancoke, and the place is now known as Martinsburg and "Pancoke." The name of Lodowyck Smith does not appear on the survey books, but he was located in this township, on land adjoining Alexander Kerr, in March, 1786. In 1796 he opened a tavern on the farm, which was kept by him till his death in 1817. His will bears date in 1816, by which he left his wife the mansion house and one hundred acres during her life, and to his children each a portion of the tract. He had seven daughters and two sons,--Catharine, Margaret, John, Susannah, Christina, Julia, Mary, Elizabeth, and Lewis. Catherine married David Zediker; they came into possession of ninety acres, which was sold, and is now owned by B.B. Zediker, and removed to Ohio. Margaret married John Zediker, and settled on the Zediker farm, a portion of which was given to them by her father. John also lived on a portion of the farm. Susanna married Dickinson Roberts; they resided on part of the farm. He was sheriff of Washington County in 1817. Their children were Elizabeth, who married Thomas Fergus, and settled in South Strabane. Mary married Lewis Valentine. Leonard settled on the Little farm, and Lewis in Waynesburg. Christina Smith married Samuel Munce; they settled on the homestead and had two children, of whom one married Adam Beck, whose heirs now own the property. Julia Smith married William Helms, and settled at Amity, in Amwell township. Mary Smith married James Guttery, and settled on part of the Smith farm, now owned by their son George. Elizabeth Smith married Jacob Koontz, a son of Michael Koontz, of Washington; the portion of the farm they owned is now owned by Robert Zediker. Lewis Smith, a son of Lodowyck, settled on the portion left him and died there, leaving it to his son Lewis. It is now owned by the heirs of John Zediker, Jr. John and David Zediker were Germans, who came to this township, where they both married daughters of Lodowyck Smith. John married Margaret, and David married Catharine. The latter received of her father forty-five acres of land, and Margaret ninety acres. David and Margaret soon after sold their land and removed to near Richland (now Mansfield), Ohio, where he took up a large tract of land, and raised four sons, each of whom he gave eighty acres. John Zediker, his brother, purchased lands of Thomas Kerr, adjoining, and lived there many years, raised a large family of children, and finally went West, leaving his family here. Of these Lewis married Margaret, the daughter of Nicholas Henry, and lived on the Zediker homestead, where he died, leaving five sons and five daughters. His son John lives in the east portion of the township, and is a justice of the peace. Robert lives on the Jacob Koontz property. Nicholas lives in Martinsburg, and B.B.Zediker on the homestead, and also owns the portion left to David Zediker. John, a brother of Lewis, and son of John Zediker, lived on the portion of land his father bought of Thomas Kerr, and his heirs are still in possession. Boyd Crumrine, "History of Washington County, Pennsylvania with Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men" (Philadelphia: L. H. Leverts & Co., 1882). From section about South Strabane Township (pages 952-960). Transcribed by June Buller of Chicago, IL in July 1998. Published in July 1998 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.savory.org/chartiers. -------------- From "The Descendants of Robert Lutton and Catherine Hall of Washington County, Pennsylvania" by Jean Suplick Matuson, 4508 Reunion Drive, Plano, TX 75024 27 March 1996. Copyright 1996 Jean Suplick Matuson William E. Carothers, b. 7 Mar 1886, d. 28 Jan 1964, m. Ella Jane Zediker -------------- From "History of Richland County, Ohio" by A.A. Graham, 1880: In Monroe Township: "HENRY, SAMUEL. farmer; P.O. Lucas. Samuel Henry, fourth son of Joseph and Margaret Henry, was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, five miles north of St. Clairsville, May 22, 1820; his mother's maiden name was Zediker; his father was of French and his mother of German descent; his parents were both born in Washington Co., Penn.. and removed to Belmont. Co., Ohio, about the year 1811 ; they raised a family of nine." -------------- From http://www.higginsreunion.com by John P Higgins: 1 ZEDIKER Avery O'Dell + HARTGENBUSH Kathleen 2 ZEDIKER William Arnold, born in Storm Lake, IA. + HIGGINS Julie Ann, born in Sioux City, IA. -------------- From http://members.platinum.ca/julee/web/website/pafg87.htm#3063 ZEDIKER Harry Howard + BOALS Esther Ann, born 6 Jan 1884. Married 18 Feb 1904. -------------- http://violetsky.com