Christian Himes

Christian and Margaret (Nulf) Himes who were born in East Pennsylvania, were married and settled in what is now called New Bethlehem in 1808 pg 552: Christian Himes located on a fifty acre tract of the Wikoff land that joined the original boroughlimits to the north, as early as 1808. He built a log house near the spring above the town. This was the first house built in the present limits of the borough. He died shortly afterward, leaving two sons, John and Joseph, who were separated and sent to live with strangers. John returned in 1838, purchased a number of acre-lots, and worked as a cabinet maker until his death. Joseph returned in 1848, purchased the old homestead and commenced farming, which he has followed to the present. A part of this farm has also been laid out in town lots.

• Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees via sister Catharine Maria Himes by SmartCopy: Jan 21 2015, 23:28:14 UTC

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• Reference: FamilySearch Genealogy - SmartCopy: Sep 8 2019, 13:34:16 UTC

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• Reference: FamilySearch Genealogy - SmartCopy: Sep 8 2019, 13:53:16 UTC