My Shoemaker clan is closely allied with the Vanderpools and I was told we were of Dutch-German heritage. The first record I have is William Riley Shoemaker 1775-1847 born in Maryland and died in Virginia, married Phebe Ann Spencer. One child Jacob…
The source was my father, son of Theresa. She was approximately 3 years old when they immigrated. It is possible John was born other than the Black Forest area but that is where they last lived before immigrating to US. I know that my grandmother…
Looking for Wenk or Wenke family from Black Forest Area. John immigrated to Ohio with his family circa 1885. Wife's name unknown. Daughter was Theresa J. and son was William. Theresa married Harry Eldon Newton 9-3-03.