Coonrad Menges (1777-1863)

Generation: F3

Lineage: Conrad-F2, Conrad-F1

Coonrad Menges (Conrad) is generally called "Coonrad" due to the number of records that spelled his name that way. This probably indicates his accent. Coonrad was born Sep 1777 in Forks Twp, Northampton Co, PA near Easton. His parents were Conrad Menges (Jr) and Anna Maria_____.

Coonrad married Sarah _____ (1779-1853) before 1797 when their first child was born. They had the following children:

• Peter MINGUS (12 jul 1797 - 15 Sep 1860) married Susan _____ and had 9 children.
• Maria MINGUS (1799-)
• John MINGUS/MINGOS (5 May 1800 - 13 Dec 1871) married Nancy SHAVER (c1802-1862)
• Elizabeth MINGOS (1803-1842) married Christopher PIATT
• Philip MINGOS (1805-1879) married Nancy MINGOS (1836-)
• George MINGUS (1808-1890)
• Charles MINGIS (1813-1899)
• Joseph A MINGOS (1815-1901)
• Alonzo MINGOS (1818-1884)
• Conrad MINGUS 1825-1898)

He served during the War of 1812 but was replaced by his son Peter MINGUS when he fell ill.

Conrad died 16 Aug 1863 in Monroe Twp, Bradford Co, PA. He is buried at Liberty Corners Cemetery in that town.