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Wanting to leave as much information about my ancestors to my children, 
grandchildren, nieces and nephews I began my research in 1996. It has been a 
journey that gave me a lot of insight into the many trials and tribulations my 
ancestors had to endure. It also surprised me to find that I was born and 
raised right in the same area where most of my ancestors had settled after 
they 
came to America. I too walked the fields and many of the roads they too had 
walked. 
My husband and daughter Lisa got involved in the research. All three of 
us along with Lisa`s little girl Jena(then 18 months old)would spend time 
searching cemeteries, libraries, and courthouses. We ran into many deadends 
but 
we also found many treasures of information that I have tried to preserve for 
future generations to enjoy.  
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OUR FAMILY`S CONNECTION TO THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
 
This gravestone of my grgrgrandfather Casper Harbaugh is found in the Cramer 
Family cemetery located at New Centerville, Pa. In a story passed down by 
David 
Harbaugh, son of Casper Harbaugh, he stated that his father served in 
Braddock`s Army, escaped the Indians, then served in the Revolution with the 
rank of Captain, as a scout and messenger. For his services, he received a 
grant of land in Somerset County and reared his family there.
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According to a family record prepared by 
 Allen Edward Harbaugh, a great-
grandson of Casper, 
this immigrant came to America in 1742 as a nine year 
old boy with the Adam Cramer family.

In Strassburger`s Index of Penna German Pioneers, 1:44, we find that Adam 
Kreemer(Cramer)arrived in America at Philadelphia,
 Sept. 11, 1731.
Included in the list of children under 16, were Casper Kramer, Yost Kramer, 
Jost Kramer, Ludwig Kramer, Conrad Kramer, and Casper Weymer. All those first 
names are familiar to the Harbaugh family but the list did not contain Casper 
Harbaugh. 
Could it be that Casper Harbaugh was younger than nine years, and that he came 
as Casper Cramer or Casper Weymer in order to avoid immigration questions? It 
is known that Casper harbaugh associated with the Cramers and Weimers most of 
his life, in fact he married a Mary Cramer, and is buried in the private 
burial 
ground of the Cramer family.
On board from Europe, Casper Harbaugh contracted the plague and they thought 
him dead, so they sewed his body up in canvas and were ready to cast him 
overboard, when they found him alive. this story was passed down by David, the 
son of Casper, to his granddaughter Mary Osborn. In the same account, David 
said his father was born in Hesse, Darmstadt, Germany. Casper`s son Leonard 
told his grandson Allen Edward Hargaugh that the immigrant came from 
Weisbaden, 
Germany. This was written in the history prepaired by Allen. when one notes 
that the Harbaughs of that date were largely rural, and when one consults the 
map of Germany, he finds that Darmstadt and Weisbaden are less than 25 miles 
apart, perhaps both sons were correct in giving the general location of birth. 
We know that this region was populated with members of the family at that 
time. 
We also know that members of the family remained near each other both over 
there and in America. Our earliest records of Casper shows him living in York 
County, Pa. where at the time he came,lived with the immigrant Yost 
Harbaugh.int
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Photo: 
This gravestone of my 4th greatgrandfather Andrew(Reim)Ream is located int eh 
Ream Cemetery at Ursina, Pa. He served a tour of duty as a Captain of the 
Company of the Second Class, Third Battalion, Lancaster County Malitia, at 
Lancaster Pennsylvania for the purpose of guarding British prisoners according 
to the evidence of a Muster roll dated August 21, 1781.
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Photo:
This photo contains a flag and shell casings that was presented to the family 
members of Jacob Minerd at the dedication of his Revolutionary Grave Marker 
ceremony on July 2003. Below is a picture of the grave marker.
 
  
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MEMBER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
 
 
Tracing my ancestors has given me the opportunity to trace back and prove my 
direct line ancestors who were involved in the Revolutionary War. On December 
8, 2001 I became a member of the (DAR)Daughters of the American Revolution. 
The 
above photo and information is about my primary member Andrew Ream. In May 
2003 
I added Jacob Minerd as a supplemental member to my list of patriots. I plan 
to 
add others as I am able to prove my direct line to them.
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LIST OF PATRIOTS
  
ANDREW REAM
Captain of the Company of the Second Class, Third Battalion, Lancaster County 
Malitia
JACOB MINERD
During the American Revolution he was a member of a Berks County Militia.
JOHN DULL
His service records show him on the muster roll of Militia Flying Camp, 
Rangers, ect., 1776, Northampton County Pa., also the muster roll, Captain 
Rudies Company, Northampton County, Pa. and Flying Camp, 1776, He was listed 
among the privates.
CASPER HARBAUGH
  
He served in Braddock`s Army, escaped the Indians, then served in the 
Revolutionary War with the rank of Captain, as a scout and messenger.
ADAM CRAMER
He served in the Revolutionary War as a private.
JOHANN JACOB WHIPKEY
more research needed
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JOHANN 
EBERHARDT(RIEHM)REAM  
 
In my research of Revolutionary War ancestors I discovered that my 5th 
Greatgrandfather Johann Eberhardt(Riehm)Ream had four sons and eight grandsons 
that served in the Revolutionary War. They are as follows:
Son Andrew Ream-LCol.Pa.
Son Tobias Ream-Pvt.Pa
Son Matthias Ream-Pvt.Pa
Son Johann Jacob Ream Sr.-PS Pa.
Grandson Samuel Ream-Pvt.Pa.
Grandson Issac Ream-Pvt.Pa
Grandson Daniel Ream-Pvt.Pa.
Grandson Abraham Ream-Pvt.Pa.
Grandson Henry Ream-PS Wgn. Lt. Pa
Grandson John Frederick Ream-Pvt.Pa.
Grandson Abraham Ream-Pvt.Pa.
Grandson Andrew Ream-Pvt.DRM Pa.
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OUR FAMILY`S CONNECTION TO THE WAR 1812

Photo:
The gravestone of Owen Hawker my husband`s grgrgrandfather. It was said that 
he 
was a soldier in the War of 1812(yet no record is found)and that he was 
wounded in the leg, and in his old age(being very heavy)when getting in or out 
of his bed was greatly inconvenienced and would say unbecoming things against 
the British for wounding him.
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OUR FAMILY`S CONNECTION TO THE CIVIL WAR

Photo:
The gravesite of Vinnie Ream Hoxie at Arlington National Cemetery in 
Washington DC. Vinnie is my 3rd cousin three times removed. What makes Vinnie 
so special is the fact that in 1870 she sculpted the statue of Abraham Lincoln 
that stands in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington DC at the age of 18. Below is 
a picture of that statue. To read more about Vinnie click on the above picture.
 

Photo:
The fullsize true-to-life statue of Abraham Lincoln sculpted in white marble 
as it stands in the Capitol Rotunda. In 1866, Congress wanted a statue of 
Lincoln and voted to give the young woman a chance to make the work. Vinnie 
became the first woman and the youngest artist to receive a U.S. Government 
commission for a statue.

Photo:
The gravetone of my husband`s grgrandfather Thomas D. Hawker who served in the 
Civil War from 7/1861-8/1865 in Co. A. 1st WV Calvary.
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OUR FAMILY`S CONNECTION TO WORLD WAR I

Photo:
My husband`s father William Hawker served in the US Army during World War I.
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OUR FAMILY`S CONNECTION TO WORLD WAR II

 
Photo:
My husband`s brother Frederick Hawker served in the US Navy aboard the USS 
James O`Hara in World War II.

Photo:
My husband`s brother Ralph Hawker served in the US Navy aboard the USS Compton 
in World War II.
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OUR FAMILY`S CONNECTION TO THE KOREAN WAR
 
  
Photo:
My husband Jack D. Hawker at the young age of 18 when he served in the US Navy 
aboard the USS Timbalier AVP 54 in the Korean War from 7/1949-4/1953.
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