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Dohner

The Dohner Family

Variations: Dohner, Doner, Downer, Tauner

First Generation

A Michael DOHNER * § b. 1690 in Germany. On 27 Sep. 1727 he immigrated to Philadelphia. He appears on the tax records in Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., PA in 1731. He lived at Mill Stream and d. 1762 in Lampeter Twp. Michael is buried at the Dohner Family Cemetery on Spangler Rd near Lebanon, PA. He m. Magdalena ???* who was born c. 1700 and died around 1789-1791.

Their children included: John Sr. (A1), Maria (A2), Veronica* (A3) and Abraham (A4).

Second Generation

A1 John DOHNER Sr. b. 1726 in Lampeter Twp., PA and d. 1803 in PA. In 1752 he m. Anna LANDIS in Lancaster Co., PA.

A2 Maria DOHNER b. 11 Feb. 1729 in Lancaster Co., PA and d. 21 Jun. 1802. On 30 Apr. 1751, she m. John BRUBAKER (see BRUBAKER A115111).

A3 Veronica DOHNER* b. 1731 in Elizabeth Twp., Lancaster County, PA. She m. Daniel BRUBAKER* (see BRUBAKER A115117).

Their children included: Anna, John D.* and Daniel.

A4 Abraham DOHNER b. 1732 in Lampeter Twp., PA and d. before 17 Nov. 1786 in Lampeter Twp. In 1763 he m. Magdalena LANDIS.


* Denotes one of my ancestors
§ Denotes immigrant ancestor

Sources:
1. http://www.my-ged.com/db/page/erb/
2. WorldConnect family tree at rootsweb.com: Jim Strite

Additional Dohner links:
Dohner Family Genealogy Forum
Dohner Message Board at Rootsweb.com
Dohner Family Genealogical Website

Recognize any names? Direct questions, comments, corrections & additions to: kmcguinness@angelfire.com

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Last updated 18 June 2002