Born ca. 1545. Lived at Strengelbach, Switzerland. Likely son or nephew or other relative of Hans Schonwalder who paid a tax in 1566. Married first Barblin Huntzinger and married second Anna Widmer. Their children were baptized at the Zofingen Reformed Church.

Born in 1594. Baptized at the Zofingen Reformed Church. Lived at Strengelbach, Switzerland. Married first Anna Lerch and second Anna Lienhard.

Born in 1617. Baptized at the Zofingen Reformed Church. Lived at Strengelbach, Switzerland. Married Margret Ltwyler.

Born in 1648. Baptized at the Zofingen Church. Moved from Strengelbach, Switzerland to Alsace, France, where he died in 1731. Left the Reformed Church and joined the Anabaptists (Mennonites). Wife unknown.

Born ca. 1670’s. Probably born at Strengelbach, Switzerland, moved to Schafbusch, Alsace, France. Ulrich married Elizabeth Hirzler in 1695.

ca. 1700 – 1773. Born at Schafbusch, Alsace, France, immigrated to America in 1750 with his wife Maria and 11 children. Arrived on the English ship “Brotherhood” at Philadelphia on November 3, 1750. Lived in White Hall Township, Northampton Co. PA. Leader of the Mennonite congregation at Siegfried’s on the Lehigh River. Buried at the Old Mennonite (Siegfried’s) Cemetery.

1738 – 1822. Born at or near Schafbusch, Alsace, France, immigrated to America with his parents as a 12-year-old. Married Margaret Saunders. Fined twice for refusing military service in the Revolutionary War. Lived in White Hall Township, Northampton Co. and Tredyffrin Township, Chester Co. in Pennsylvania, before eventually moving to Broadway in Rockingham Co., VA in the spring of 1788. Buried at Trissels Mennonite Church.

1776 – 1838. Born in Tredyffrin Township, Chester Co. PA. Moved with his family to Rockingham Co. VA as an 11-year-old in 1788. Married Annie Rhodes. Lived the remainder of his life on the Showalter homestead. Buried at Trissels Mennonite Church.

1802 – 1899. Lifetime resident of Rockingham Co. VA. Married Nancy Miller. Mennonite minister who was the last in Virginia to preach exclusively in the German language. At 97 years, my ancestor with the longest lifespan. Buried at Trissels Mennonite Church.

1831 – 1905. Lifetime resident of Rockingham Co. VA. Married Elizabeth Shank. Exempt from military service in the Confederate Army. Was a noted song leader. Built a cabin at Sparkling Springs near Singers Glen, VA. Buried at Weavers Mennonite Church.

1855 – 1930. Born in Rockingham Co. VA. Married Anna Shank. Sold the family homestead and moved to Washington Co. MD in 1888. Lived at 4 different homes in Washington Co., all of which he built. Buried at Reiffs Mennonite Church.

1881 – 1977. Born in Rockingham Co. VA, moved to Washington Co. MD as a child. Married Katie Shank. Lived to age 95. Buried at Reiffs Mennonite Church.

1924 – 2006. Lifetime resident of Washington Co. MD, except for his last 2 years at a retirement home in Franklin Co. PA. Graduate of Eastern Mennonite School (high school). Married Leona Crider. Noted Mennonite historian and Showalter genealogist. Buried at Salem Ridge Mennonite Church.

Born in 1959. Lived childhood in Washington Co. MD, and since 1983 has lived at Waynesboro in Franklin Co. PA. Graduate of Eastern Mennonite College. Works as a certified public accountant. Married to Ruth Sollenberger.

Children of Linden and Ruth Sollenberger Showalter. All were born at Waynesboro PA.