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.
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 2, Ziegenfuss Quilt, 1862 from Lucinda Cawley
-------Photo page 3, C.H.Ziegenfuss' Wooden Knife & Medallion from Brian C. Ziegenfuss