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250. Wolfgang NEWCOMER was born before 1710.217 He died on 4 Mar 1771.206 Joyce Metzler Petro has father as Peter Newcomer d.1732 (1719 immigrant)

251. Elizabeth WEBER died after 4 Mar 1771.206 Children were:

i.

Henry NEWCOMER was born on 31 Dec 1744.217 He died on 14 May 1795.217

ii.

Barbara NEWCOMER was born in 1747.218 She died on 26 Jan 1820.219 She was buried in Mellinger Men. Cem., E Lampeter Twp.

iii.

Christian NEWCOMER220 was born on 21 Jan 1749.221 He died on 12 Mar 1830.221 In 1772, Christian was a Mennonite. He moved to near Hagerstown, Md. ca 1774. He became an itinerant preacher who preached any place he might whether in churches, in homes, or even at the gate if not allowed in. He preached what he called experimental religion. Many in his presence would become happy. They would shout and even dance. Some would fall to the floor. Later he became a bishop in the United Brethren Church.

iv.

Elizabeth NEWCOMER.

v.

Magdalena NEWCOMER.

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vi.

Anna NEWCOMER.

vii.

Peter NEWCOMER.