John LOUCKS
His father-in-law mentioned that he had conveyed land in North Codorus Twp to him previously. Also had land granted to him from John Emig, part of a patented land tract in Paradise Twp - Aug 10, 1813. His headstone stated: John Loucks, Jan 23, 1859, 48 - 9- 23.
Cemeteries of Adams County, Vol IV
Headstone Said: Matilda, wife of John, Nov 18, 1896, 79 - 9- 10.
Probably not married, since she was buried alone, under her maiden name. Possible birthdate of 1843.
Buried with her parents. Headstone stated: Eleanora, daughter of John & Matilda,Apr 15, 1871, 24 - 10 - 23. I doubt if she were married because she is buried under her maiden name.
He married Matilda Emig 9 Nov 1837 at York, York, Pennsylvania . Matilda Emig was born at West Manchester, York, Pennsylvania 8 Feb 1817 daughter of John Emig and Anna Maria Eyster .
They were the parents of 5
children:
Sarah Ann Loucks
born 5 Apr 1848.
Eleanora Loucks
born Abt 5 Jun 1846.
Edward Loucks
born Abt 1835.
John Loucks
born Abt 1837.
Mary Loucks
born Abt 1839.
John Loucks died 23 Jan 1859 .
Matilda Emig died 18 Nov 1896 .