Some early Will family history

This data comes from the Transcript and complete list of the birth and baptism records of Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Pennsylvania. This book is located in the Pennsylvania Room at the Guthrie Library in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The first baptism record is dated September 5, 1776, and the last is dated May 1, 1871. The book has three indexes: the first index is by the baby’s surname, the second is by the witness surname, and the third documents baptisms of illegitimate babies. This is an excerpt from this book where there is a Will family member as a parent or a witness to the baptism.

Martin Will and wife Catherine, a daughter, Elizabeth, born December 4, 1779, baptized March 27, 1780. Witnessed by Jacob Will and wife Elisabeth (page 2).

Johannes Will and wife Maria Susanna, a son, Johannes, born June 24, 1782, baptized July 28, 1782. Witnessed by Andreas Schreiber and wife Magd. (page 5).

Martin Will and wife Catharine, a daughter, Maria, born March 8, 1783, baptized May 4, 1783. Witnessed by Maria Will, single (page 6).

Jacob Will and wife Elisabetha, a daughter, Catharine, born January 20, 1784, baptized July 4, 1784. Witnessed by Johannes Mayer and wife Anna Maria (page 7).

Johannes Will and wife Maria Susanna, a daughter, Susanna, born May 28, 1785, baptized June 26, 1785. Witnessed by Conrad Shirman and wife Helena (page 8).

Jacob Will and wife Elisabetha, a son, Georg, born February 14, 1788, baptized May 1, 1788. Witnessed by Geo. Kuntz, single (page 12).

Martin Will and wife Cath., a son Friederich, born July 4, 1788, baptized September 21, 1788. Witnessed by Andreas Schreiber and wife Magdal. (page 12).

Johannes Will and wife Maria Susanna, a son, Johann Geo., born August 31, 1788, baptized December 7, 1788. Witnessed by the parents (page 13).

Martin Will and wife Cath., a daughter, Magdalena, born March 20, 1790, baptized June 20, 1790. Witnessed by Johannes Will and wife Maria Susanna (page 14).

Jacob Will and wife Elizab., a daughter, Sarah, born December 4, 1790, baptized May 8, 1791. Witnessed by the parents (page 16).

Johannes Will and wife Maria Susanna, a son, Philipp Adam, born August 7, 1791, baptized September 23, 1791. Witnessed by Philipp Adam Deisert, single (page 16).

Martin Will and wife Catharina, a daughter, Catharina, born August 10, 1792, baptism date not recorded. Witnessed by the parents (page 17).

Jacob Will and wife Magdalena, a daughter, Sara, born August 6, 1795, baptized November 8, 1795. Witnessed by David Klein and wife Rahel (page 21).

Jacob Will and wife Magdalena, a daughter, Evelina, born October 4, 1801, baptized April 1, 1802. Witnessed by Elisabeth Will, single (page 26).

Geo. Will and wife Mary, a daughter, Elmira Sarah, born October 18, 1822, baptized December 24, 1822. Witnessed by the mother (page 43).

Geo. Will and wife Mary, a daughter, Mary Magdalena, born January 26, 1830, baptized March 9, 1830. Witnessed by the parents (page 54).

Geo. Will and wife Ann Maria, a daughter, Margaret E., born April 22, 1819, baptism date not recorded. Witnessed by the mother (page 55).

Geo. Will and wife Ann Maria, a son, Rufus, born November 4, 1820, baptism date not recorded. Witnessed by Polly McIlhanny (page 55).

Geo. Will and wife Ann Maria, a daughter, Elmira S., born October 18, 1822, baptism date not recorded. Witnessed by the mother (page 55).

Geo. Will and wife Ann Maria, a daughter, Cecilia, born April 5, 1825, baptism date not recorded. Witnessed by the parents (page 55).

Geo. Will and wife Ann Maria, a son, James, born June 22, 1827, baptism date not recorded. Witnessed by the parents (page 55).

Geo. Will and wife Ann Maria, a daughter, Mary Magdalena, born January 26, 1830, baptism date not recorded. Witnessed by the parents (page 55).

Geo. Will and wife Ann Maria, a daughter, Martha, born April 2, 1834, baptism date not recorded. Witnessed by the parents (page 55).

Rufus Will and wife Ellen, a son, Emory Franklin Keyser, born August 31, 1845, baptized November 30, 1845. Witnessed by the parents (page 82).

Geo. Mauss and wife Anna Maria, a son, Jacob, born May 30, 1789, baptism date not recorded. Witnessed by Jacob Will and wife Elisabetha (page 14).

Geo. Unger and wife Margaretha, a son, Johanes, born December 27, 1789, baptism date not recorded. Witnessed by Jacob Will and wife Rosina (page 14).

Andreas Schreiber and wife Magdalena, a daughter, Elisabetha, born August 14, 1791, baptized October 23, 1791. Witnessed by Rahel Will, single (page 16).

Peter Lennard and wife Elisabetha, a daughter, Rahel, born November 2, 1793, baptized December 2, 1793. Witnessed by Rahel Will, single (page 18).

David Klein and wife Rahel, a son, Elias, born February 12, 1795, baptized June 14, 1795. Witnessed by Jacob Will and wife Maria (page 20).

Ludwick Study and wife Margret, a son, James, born August 13, 1818, baptized August 28, 1818. Witnessed by Geo. Will and wife Mary (page 38).

Abraham Kuntz and wife Maria Barbara, a son, Johannes, born February 18, 1800, baptized June 18, 1823. Witnessed by Andrew Will and Dr. Geo. Felix (page 45).

Barnabus McSherry and wife Maria, a son, James Woiley, born June 7, 1825, baptized August 7, 1825. Witnessed by Geo. Will and wife Martha (page 48)