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  1. Memories of Vinna BOWERS Helstern as tape-recorded by Bob Gross, 1989. , memories tape-recorded by Bob Gross, 1989.
  2. Family History Album,, interview, 5 May 2006.
  3. Interview with A. James HELSTERN (), by Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, 4 May 2006. Transcript held by mshr., interview 4 May 2006.
  4. 1880 Census, Madison Twp. Ohio, 1880 Census data; pg. 211 (Br Herit Cntr transcription).
  5. federal census data, Federal census data, Ohio, 1900; pg 269,.
  6. John Helstern, death certificate no. #44 (1932), Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Dayton OH (compiler has certified copy), #244.
  7. Mary Bpwers, "Helstern ancestors," e-mail message from <mpbowers@comcast.net> () to Mary Sue Rosenberger, 7 Sept 2008, on-line.
  8. 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio, Madison Twp, pg. 269 (Br Herit Cntr transcription).
  9. John and Elizabeth DULOT Helstern, 1910 and 1920 Federal, Madison Twp, Montgomery Co OH, 1910-sheet #7B, lines #60-61, #148; 1920-pg #32, line #29; Ancestry.com Ancestry.com., on-line.
  10. Family History Album,, memory.
  11. Ohio Historical Society Archival Library, Vol # 7090; Certificate #74211.
  12. John T. Helstern, death certificate no. #244 (27 Dec 1932), Montgomery County Combined Health District, Dayton, Ohio, Reg District # 906.
  13. Tape-recorded memories, Vinna Helstern memories, Tape #3.
  14. Family History Album,, pg. 1 of Charlotte's "Book of Descendants".
  15. 1880 Census, Madison Twp. Ohio, pg. 211.
  16. 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio, pg 130, (Br Herit Cntr transcription).
  17. Cemetery records and headstone, Ehrstine Cemetery records.
  18. Interview, A. James HELSTERN, 4 May 2006, interview.
  19. Census of 1870, for Montgomery County, pg 161.
  20. 1880 Census, Madison Twp. Ohio, pg 211.
  21. 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio, pg 269.
  22. Family History Album,, Personal family photo album.
  23. Ehrstine Cemetery.
  24. Elizabeth Regina Helstern, death certificate no. Reg District # 906 (7-20-1921), Montgomery County Combined Health District, Dayton OH, Primary Registration District #5375.
  25. Elizabeth Regina Holstern [sic], death certificate no. (1921), Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Dayton OH (compiler has certified copy), #389.
  26. Russell Fred Helstern birth record, Montgomery County, Ohio Case #103955 Doc 7, Montgomery County Birthe Records and State Department of Health, Dayton Ohio and Columbus Ohio, Certified Copy of Finding and Order ... in the matter of the Registration of the Birth of Russell Fred Helstern.
  27. Vinna Helstern memories, tape #3.
  28. Vinna Helstern memories, tape #2.
  29. Census of 1870, for Montgomery County, Jackson Twp, pg. 83 & 111 (in Brethren Heritage Society transcription).
  30. Census data, Brethren Heritage Center transcription, Harrison Twp, pg. 99.
  31. 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio, Harrison Twp, pg. 130 (Br Herit Cntr transcr).
  32. 1880 census, Montg Co OH, Harrison Twp, pg. 99.
  33. 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio, Harrison Twp, pg. 130 (Br Herit Cntr transcription).
  34. Irvin and Clara (HELSTERN) Hepner, 1930 Federal, Clayton, Montgomery Co OH,; Ancestry.com Ancestry.com., on-line.
  35. Phillip Erbaugh, death certificate no. 46361 (1935), Ohio Historical Society, Columbus OH, on-line.
  36. Ehrstine Cemetery, burial marker data.
  37. Joseph and Mary Bowser, 1860 Federal, Harrison Twp, Montg Co OH, og #42, line #5; Ancestry.com Ancestry.com., on-line.
  38. Census of 1870, for Montgomery County, on-line, (pg #26, line #21).
  39. Susan [BOWSER] Erbaugh, death certificate no. #56411 (1924), Ohio Historical Society, Columbus OH, on-line (Vol #4570, certif #56411, pg #2405).
  40. Floy Bowers, The Bauer -- Bower -- Bowers family.
  41. Vinna Mary Bowers, birth certificate no. (May 29, 1906), St. Joseph County Book No. 7, Page 318, South Bend, Indiana, Book #7, page #318.
  42. Memories of traditional family stories, personal knowledge.
  43. Floy Bowers.
  44. Pleasant Hill Cemetery records, Macoupin County IL.
  45. Vinna Helstern memories.
  46. Macoupin County IL birth records, Vol. I, pg. 292.
  47. Curt Castner, "Wineland genealogy," e-mail message from <curtcastner@hotmail.com> (3509 Rosemont Ridge Rd, Tallahassee FL 32312) to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, copies of records rec'd 4 April 2008.
  48. Vinna Helstern's memories, cassette tape.
  49. "Ancestry.com", on-line, Ancestry.com (: ancestry.com 30 December 2010), spelling of name; undocumented and unnamed family tree submitted.
  50. Ancestry.com "OneWorldTree:, Ancestry.com online [Ancestry.com], accessed Oct 2006, on-line.
  51. Ancestry.com "OneWorldTree:, online [Ancestry.com], McDowell Family tree, on-line.
  52. Will of John Hellstern (1888), Will of John Hellstern: ; Hamilton Co courthouse or archives, Cincinnati OH, Ohio.
  53. Ancestry.com "OneWorldTree:, online [Ancestry.com], McDowell Family Tree - on-line.
  54. Census of 1870, for Montgomery County, #1838?.
  55. 1880 census, Montg Co OH, 330.339.
  56. Census of 1870, for Montgomery County, pg. 161.
  57. 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio, N/A.
  58. Census of 1870, for Montgomery County, #1738 +1.
  59. 1880 census, Montg Co OH, #330.339 +1.
  60. "Ulrich (Ullery/Ulery) Family", pg. 1285
    "Erbaugh Family" Vol I, pg 453, Vol I, pg.453.
  61. "Ulrich (Ullery/Ulery) Family", pg. 1285
    "Erbaugh Family" Vol I, pg 453, Vol I, pg ??.
  62. Census of 1870, for Montgomery County, on-line.
  63. "Erbaugh Family Tree", on-line, Steven Erbaugh, Ancestry.com;Family Trees (www.ancestry.com : on-line 1 September 2010), biographical data re Joseph Bowser; undocumented and unnamed family tree submitted by Steven Erbaugh.
  64. "Erbaugh Family Tree," on-line, Ancestry.com;Family Trees.

  65. "The Bauer -- Bower -- Bowers Family" compiled by Floy Bowers.
  66. "The Bauer -- Bower -- Bowers Family" compiled by Floy Bowers., pg 27.
  67. "The Bauer -- Bower -- Bowers Family" compiled by Floy Bowers., pg. 28.
  68. "The Bauer -- Bower -- Bowers Family" compiled by Floy Bowers., pg. 27.
  69. Floy Bowers, Bowers family history.
  70. Letter from Pam Shaffer () to Mr. Tanner, 10 June 1986; held by MarySue (HELSTERN) Rosenberger (Livingston TX). this copy was preserved in Floy Bowers' genealogical records, pg 2 of copy.
  71. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, "Ancestor Chart" prepared by genealogist for Wineland family.
  72. Ludwick Christian tombstone, Christian Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio (on private property off Seibt Rd, 1 1/4 mi south and east of Webster.); Ken Finton and Ronald Long, 1959; records on-line, Darke Co. Cemetery Photo Project.
  73. Letter, Pam Shaffer to Mr. Tanner, 10 June 1986, pg 4.
  74. Ludwick Christian tombstone, Christian Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio, Darke County Cemetery Photo Project.
  75. Ludwick Christian tombstone, Christian Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio, records on-line, Darke Co. Cemetery Photo Project.
  76. "JACOB STUTZMAN (?-1775) His Children and Grandchildren by John Hale Stutesman, Jr.
  77. "JACOB STUTZMAN (?-1775) His Children and Grandchildren by John Hale Stutesman, Jr., pg unknown.
  78. Floy Bowers, Ancestor Chart for Susannah Stutsman.
  79. gravestone, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Macoupin Co IL .
  80. Letter, Pam Shaffer to Mr. Tanner, 10 June 1986.
  81. Floy Bowers, SAMUEL STUTSMAN family group sheet.
  82. Studebaker Family in America,
    Book I, 1736 to 1976
    Book II , 1736 to 1986
    Book III, 1736 to 1996    .
  83. Studebaker Family in America,
    Book I, 1736 to 1976
    Book II , 1736 to 1986
    Book III, 1736 to 1996    , Book I.
  84. "Ulrich (Ullery/Ulery) Family", pg. 1285
    "Erbaugh Family" Vol I, pg 453, Vol I, pg ??, "Erbaugh family".
  85. Letter from Uriah Bowers (California) to John Bowers, his grandson, 1914; held by John Bowers (San Francisco CA). on Web site www.ratherthecontrary.com , Letters #1 and #3.
  86. on Jacob Lear, Jr. family; 1995, personal document; copy of original research.
  87. on Jacob Lear, Jr. family; 1995, verbal.
  88. Floy Bowers, Ancestor chart of Susannah Stutsman.
  89. Floy Bowers, compiler, "Harvey Bowers/Rhoda Wineland"; , # 240.
  90. Floy Bowers, Ancestor chart of Susannah Stutzman.
  91. John Helstern, 1860 Federal, Hamilton County OH,;., pg 135, line 280.
  92. 1860 Federal, Hamilton County OH,, internet.
  93. Interview with Charlotte HELSTERN Paugh (), by Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, 21 Apr & 5 May 2006. Transcript held by mshr (). questionnaire & mini-tape, questionnaire & mini-tape.
  94. Interview, A. James HELSTERN, 4 May 2006, mini-tape.
  95. Family History Album,, interview 21 April & 5 May 2006.
  96. Ehrstine Cemetery, Cemetery records, on file, Madison Twp.
  97. Ehrstine Cemetery, cemetery visit 17 June 2009.
  98. Family History Album,, Book of Descendants, printed 16 Feb 1996.
  99. 1880 Census, Madison Twp, Ohio, copy, pg. 661.
  100. Simon Dulot and Elizabeth Dulot Helstern, 1910 Federal, to USA from Bavaria? Alsace-Lorraine?,;., pg #?, lines 60-61.
  101. Ehrstine Cemetery, headstone.
  102. Vinna Helstern memories, tape #3B.
  103. Family History Album,, interview 21 Apr and 5 May, 2006.
  104. Interview, A. James HELSTERN, 4 May 2006, mini-tape & questionnaire 4 May 2006.
  105. Interview, A. James HELSTERN, 4 May 2006, mini-tape & questionnaire.
  106. Vinna Helstern's memories, tape-recorded.
  107. Ehrstine Cemetery, cemetery visit.
  108. Ehrstine Cemetery, cemetery visit 17 Jun 2009.
  109. Memories of traditional family stories, childhood memories.
  110. Family History Album,, Charlotte's memories.
  111. Ehrstine Cemetery, Cemetery records and headstone.
  112. Ehrstine Cemetery, burial marker.
  113. Family History Album,, conversation.
  114. Interview, A. James HELSTERN, 4 May 2006, inerview.
  115. Interview, A. James HELSTERN, 4 May 2006, Interview, 4 May 2006.
  116. Family History Album,, Interview 4 Apr and 5 May 2006.
  117. Vinna Helstern's memories, Vinna Helstern memories, Tape #1.
  118. Vinna Helstern's memories, Vinna Helstern mermories, Tape #1.
  119. Vinna Helstern memories, tape #2B.
  120. Vinna Helstern memories, tape #1.
  121. Letter from Wright State University School of Medicine staff (Dayton OH) to Joy (HELSTERN) Dull, 1996; held by Mary Sue (HELSTERN) Rosenberger (Livingston TX).
  122. Vinna Helstern memories, tape #1 and 2.
  123. Vinna Helstern memories, tape #1 or 2.
  124. Memories of traditional family stories, personal memory.
  125. Betty (Helstern) Ward - slides taken, 1964-1971 , NA.
  126. 1880 census, Montg Co OH, Harrison Twp, pg. 99 (Br Herit Cntr transcription).
  127. 1900 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Ohio, Harrison Twp (Br Herit Cntr transcription).
  128. Cemetery visit 11/4/05, personal knowledge.
  129. Vinna Helstern memories, tape #2B and #3.
  130. Vinna Helstern memories, tape #2 and #3.
  131. Harvey S. Bowers burial; from personal knowledge of Mary Bowers (), personal visit/research of cemetery and/or records; provided 12 June 2009, HSBowers gravestone photo.
  132. Floy Bowers, "The Bauer -- Bower -- Bowers family".
  133. Ancestry.com, online [], accessed 21 Jan 2011, on-line.
  134. Pleasant Hill Cemetery records, Macoupin County IL, personal visit.
  135. "Journal of Harvey S. Bowers, abt 1906 to 1912," (unpublished; put on CD by Steve Harroff , abt 2006; Ft. Wayne IN), owned by Steve Harroff (copy held by Mary Sue [HELSTERN] Rosenberger);, CD format.
  136. Floy Bowers, Bowers Family history, pg. 49.
  137. "The Bauer -- Bower -- Bowers Family" compiled by Floy Bowers., Bowers Family history, pg 49.
  138. "The Bauer -- Bower -- Bowers Family" compiled by Floy Bowers., pg. 49.
  139. "The Bauer -- Bower -- Bowers Family" compiled by Floy Bowers., pg 49.
  140. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, data from 1880 census, Macoupin Co IL.
  141. Vinna Helstern memories, cassette tape.
  142. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, e-mail, 13 Aug 2007.
  143. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, e-mail 12 Aug 2007.
  144. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, copy of pg from The Flora Daily News-Record 12 Jan 1955.
  145. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, copy of page from Flora IL newspapet 8 Dec 1955.
  146. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, e-mail, 12 Aug 2007.
  147. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, copied page from Flora IL newspaper, 8 Dec 1955.
  148. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, page copied from Flora IL newspaper, 8 Dec 1955.
  149. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, 13 and 15 Aug 2007.
  150. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, Chart "Descendants of David Wineland".
  151. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, photo, rec'd 2/15/08.
  152. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, copy of data from 1880 census, Macoupin Co, Gerard Twp IL.
  153. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, Wineland family records.
  154. Vinna Helstern's memories, casette tape.
  155. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, copy, newspaper clipping (1958) & 50th anniversary invitation (1948).
  156. Unknown, (Cincinnati Ohio: n.p., 1878), .
  157. 1910 Federal, to USA from Bavaria? Alsace-Lorraine?,, pg #?, line #61.
  158. Census of 1870, for Montgomery County, pg #?, line #1738.
  159. 1880 census, Montg Co OH, #330.339.
  160. Census of 1870, for Montgomery County, on-line (and compiler has copy).
  161. 1880 Census, Madison Twp, Ohio, compiler has copy.
  162. Family History Album,, "Book of Descendants" printed 16 Feb 1996.
  163. "Ulrich (Ullery/Ulery) Family", pg. 1285
    "Erbaugh Family" Vol I, pg 453, Vol I, pg 453.
  164. "Ulrich (Ullery/Ulery) Family", pg. 1285
    "Erbaugh Family" Vol I, pg 453, Vol I.
  165. Letter, Uriah Bowers to John Bowers, his grandson, 1914, letter #1 and #3.
  166. Letter, Uriah Bowers to John Bowers, his grandson, 1914.
  167. "The Bauer -- Bower -- Bowers Family" compiled by Floy Bowers., pg 28.
  168. , "Harvey Bowers/Rhoda Wineland," , unnumbered.
  169. , "Harvey Bowers/Rhoda Wineland," , unnmbered.
  170. Floy Bowers, copies of genealogical documents, rec'd 4 April 2008.
  171. Floy Bowers, copies of family records rec'd 4 April 2008.
  172. Floy Bowers, copies of family data rec'd 4 April 2008.
  173. Ludwick Christian tombstone, Christian Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio, on-line records of Darke County Cemetery Photo project.
  174. gravestone, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Macoupin Co IL , personal visit 2005 and photo.
  175. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, copy of data from 1880 census, Macoupin Co. IL.
  176. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, copy of 1880 census data from Macoupin Co, Gerard Twp IL.
  177. Floy Bowers, copies of family documents, rec'd 4 April 2008.
  178. Floy Bowers, copies of family records, rec'd 4 April 2008.
  179. , "Wineland genealogy," e-mail to Mary Sue HELSTERN Rosenberger, Aug 2007, copy of data from 1880 census, Macoupin Co IL.
  180. Floy Bowers, copies of family records, rec'd 4 Apr 2008.
  181. Floy Bowers, Family Tree data.
  182. Pennsylvania Foreign Oaths of Allegiance entry, International Genealogical Index [IGI] , on-line immigration records, Record #8932.
  183. Unknown, compiler, Immigrants to Pennsylvania, 1727 to 1776 (Pennsylvania: on-line, on-line), Record #6961.
  184. Lorentz Erbach, 1744 State?, Pennsylvania,; Ancestry.com on-line.
  185. on Jacob Lear, Jr. family; 1995.
  186. Ancestry.com immigration records entry, International Genealogical Index [IGI] (Salt Lake City: Family History Library), on-line.
  187. "Ulrich (Ullery/Ulery) Family", pg. 1285
    "Erbaugh Family" Vol I, pg 453, Vol II, pg 1285.
  188. "Ulrich (Ullery/Ulery) Family", pg. 1285
    "Erbaugh Family" Vol I, pg 453.
  189. newsletter of Brethren Heritage Center, pg. 3, July 2005.