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This site lists the known descendants of Hans Jacob Ziegenfus (Immigrated in 1738). The site was started in 1997 and most of the genealogical data at that time was based on the "Ziegenfuss Family History" written by Rev. William J. Ziegenfus in the 1970s. The data was organized and placed in computer format by Ray Parsons using the Brother's Keeper software program (by John Steed) and then converted to web page format (HTML) using the GED2HTML software program (by E. W. Stark). Without the use of these two software programs this data could not be placed here. Many thanks to the authors of these programs. I highly recommend them to others wanting to put their genealogy data on the internet. The size of the data file is quite large so it requires patience to access the data, at times. If the pointer does not find the individual you select then "refresh" the address or use the "back" button and click again on the name.

In December 1998, several hundred names, dates, etc. were added to this site from the records of Robert M. Zeigenfuse. ([email protected]) The addition of his data greatly expanded the site especially his line which descends from George Ziegenfus (grandson of Hans Jacob). George's son Jacob changed the spelling of the family name for this line to Zeigenfuse! (Note the "Zei" vs "Zie"!!)

Also in December 1998, some information from Larry C. Zickefoose's book "From Zigenfuss to Zickefoose" was added. Most of Larry's book (e-mail Larry at [email protected]) refers to the descendants of Peter Zickafoose. Larry believes Peter was a son of Johann Jacob Zigenfuss, a passenger on the ship "Brothers" list dated September 16, 1751 at Philadelphia, PA. The relationship of the 1738 Ziegenfuss arrival and the 1751 Zigenfuss arrival as well as the linkage of Peter Zickafoose is somewhat uncertain. For some discussion on Johann Jacob and Hans Jacob's conection click here. For some discussion on Peter Zickafoose's parents click here. Other people interested in information on the 1738 descendants should click on the link to Linda Hoskins at the bottom of this page for more information. Some data of Hans Jacob (Ziegenfus) "Seifus's" famiy (1738 immigrants) is included in the book and was extracted.

This site is limited to genealogical data which can be seen by clicking on either Index to Persons or List of Surnames. There are over 2000 individuals, over 800 families, and over 900 persons with the Zeigenfuse/Ziegenfus/Ziegenfuss/Sigenfoos surname in the files. For a List of Sources of Data. (The number in an individual's note refers to the Source Number.) The data is based on the best known data but is modified whenever new information is received.

STORY SECTION

Rev. William J. Ziegenfus printed his "Ziegenfuss Family History" on mimiographed sheets that he distributed to attendees of the Ziegenfus Family Reunion (near Allentown, PA) in about 1980. The 5 Chapters were transcribed by Ray Parsons onto his web page in order to preserve them and make them available to others looking for their Ziegenfus(s) relatives. The 5 Chapters are listed in the story section of Ray Parsons' web page. The Ziegenfus(s) stories are found at that web site and you are invited to go to the Story Section in the Main Index. The Ziegenfus history is very interesting, DON'T MISS IT.

--------------------------For Link to Wm. J. Ziegenfuss' Chapter 1-Ziegefuss History
--------------------------For Link to Chapter 2 - George Ziegenfuss
--------------------------For Link to Chapter 3 - Andrew Ziegenfuss
--------------------------For Link to Chapter 4 - John Ziegenfuss
--------------------------For Link to Chapter 5 - Matthias Ziegenfuss

Mark Amanns started a "Ziegenfus Families Newsletter" in 1981 and it covered some of the history of the early Ziegenfus(s) families in Pennsylvania. Some of the information is the same as in the above chapters but additional information is also included. The project was dropped after 5 issues. Parts of issues #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 appear here.
.........To see a copy of issue #1 of the newsletter click here.
.........To see a copy of issue #2 of the newsletter click here.
.........To see a copy of issue #3 of the newsletter click here.
Issue #4 of the newsletter included a reprint of Mark's gr-gr-grandfather's family history book, "History of the Sigerfoos Family". A copy may be obtained for a $5 fee from Mark Amanns contact Mark Amanns by e-mail The information is also reprinted in Larry C. Zickefoose' book "From Zigenfuss to Zickefoose, 1739-1990" (see above).
.........To see the supplement to issue #4 of the newsletter click here.
.........To see a copy of issue #5 of the newsletter click here.
.........New Maryland information (May 2000)from Mark Amanns, Report #1
.........Maryland Report #2 & #3- Sigafoose from Mark Amanns (June 2000)(lots of data!)
.........Report #4 - 1800-1900 Census -Siagafoose, etc. from Mark Amanns (August 2000)(data!)

Donna Evans has collected and tabulated a lot of Miscellaneous Ziegenfus Information which I'm sure will be of interest to other researchers. She graciously is allowing me to post it on this web site so others can have access to it. If you are hunting for Ziegenfus connections be sure to look here for clues!! It will require several pages.
-------Page 1, Bucks County Tombstones and Miscellaneous Church Records
-------Page 2. Wright F. Edwards, Bucks Co. Church Records, Vol. 3
-------Page 3, Pennsylvania Births:Bucks, Northampton, Lehigh, Montgomery Counties
-------Page 4, Bucks County Township Records:Nockamixon, Springfield, Tinicum,
-------Page 5, Bucks County Tax Records
-------Page 6, Bucks County Genealogical Soc.,Rev.Soldiers, Marriage Notices
-------Page 7, Pennsylvania Census, Bucks Co. Ziegenfus, etc., partial
-------page 8, Misc. Information.
Brian C. Ziegenfuss'
Story of his Ziegenfuss Connections

Ann L. Thompson's Ziegenfuss Research tied to Germany and discussion of the two Johann Jacob Ziegenfuss early immigrants (see note 3).

Historic Ziegenfuss Photos

-------Photo page 1, Swords of Charles H. Ziegenfuss, ca 1895 from Brian C. Ziegenfuss
-------Photo page 2, Ziegenfuss Quilt, 1862 from Lucinda Cawley
-------Photo page 3, C.H.Ziegenfuss' Wooden Knife & Medallion from Brian C. Ziegenfuss

If you have additions, corrections or comments send e-mail to Ray Parsons. Additions and modifications will be made to this site periodically. Last up-date was fEBRUARY 2012


>>> Notice of 2002 Allentown Ziegenfus/Ziegenfuss reunion CLICK HERE<<<

Ziegenfus Family Emigrated from Germany - 1738

In early May of 1738 Hans Jacob Ziegenfus and his wife Amelia and their seven children: Andrew, Kathryn, Hans Christopher, Hans Jacob (Jr.), Anna Maria, Paul, and Haneriagh set out for Pennsylvania. First the journey down the Rhine River to Rotterdam, or some other port. At Rotterdam, the family booked passage on the "Bilander Thistle" for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The names and ages of the passengers were recorded on October 28, 1738 in the ships log. The lists were written by Englishmen who lacked knowledge of German spellings and pronounciation. The family name on these logs is spelled "Seiefues" with Hans Jacob's age given as 44. We have no record of the period from 1738 to 1746 until Andrew (the eldest son, then 23) bought from Henry Stover, 51 acres 56 Purchase of land and a grist mill for 550 pounds in Springfield (Nackomixom) Township of Mongomery County, Pennsylvania. The records of the Pa. Land Office, Pa. Archives, Series 3, Vol. 24 show that on Oct. 28 1746, Andrew took out a warrent for 100 acres in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Ray Parsons' connection to the Ziegenfus family

Ray Parsons' wife is Mary Louise (Smith) Parsons. Mary Louise (Smith) Parsons' mother is Luella Mae (ZIEGENFUS) Smith. This branch of the family descended from Andrew Ziegenfus who migrated with his two brothers, John and George, (great-grandsons of Hans Jacob) across the Blue Mountains and settled in Aquashicola, Carbon County, Pennsylvania in about 1800.


Links to companion pages are noted below



--------------------------For Link to Wm. J. Ziegenfuss' Chapter 1-Ziegefuss History
--------------------------For Link to Chapter 2 - George Ziegenfuss
--------------------------For Link to Chapter 3 - Andrew Ziegenfuss
--------------------------For Link to Chapter 4 - John Ziegenfuss
--------------------------For Link to Chapter 5 - Matthias Ziegenfuss