Looking for a connection to Frantz
I have an oral history from my grandmother... Her great-grandmother Miarah Frantz Martin was born in VA before 1800. She moved to Ohio by wagon (mostly walking) through the Gap. They settled in Dayton OH where the Salem Mall is now located. My Grandma said that side of the family were Frantz, Martin, & Brooks. Also the Redenbaugh family of VA...
The other common thread I have is that all other families were members of the Brethren Church and they frequently went into new areas as groups. It appears that the Frantz/Martin/Karns families settled with or near each other also. Does this ring anybody's bells?