Sarah Sechrist, born January 7, 1811 in York County, PA, was the 4th oldest child and 3rd daughter of Henry Sechrist and Anna Magdalena Flinchbaugh. She married Barnitz Knisely and they resided in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. Sarah and Barnitz were the parents of at least eleven children, who were named John, Henry, William, Susanna, Mary Jane, Jacob, Joseph, Daniel, Samuel, George and Barnitz. Sarah passed away in 1850 and Barnitz in 1892, and both are buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
Sarah Sechrist born January 7, 1811 in York County, PA, died September 5, 1850 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married Barnitz Knisely born October 6, 1809 in York County, PA, and died November 6, 1892 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
Children and Grandchildren of Sarah Sechrist and Barnitz Knisely:
- John Knisely born January 5, 1832 in York County, PA, died July 5, 1906 in Lenawee County, MI and buried at Pleasant View Union Cemetery in Fulton County, OH. He married Martha Overmyer born March 4, 1835 in Sandusky County, OH, died December 1, 1895 in Lenawee County, MI and buried at Pleasant View Union Cemetery in Fulton County, OH.
- Mary Knisely born about 1859 in Sandusky County, OH
- George Knisely born 1861 in Sandusky County, OH, died 1920 and buried at Pleasant View Union Cemetery in Fulton County, OH. He married Elma Weaver born Janaury 17, 1867 in Williams County, OH, died September 4, 1897 in Lenawee County, MI and buried at Pleasant View Union Cemetery in Fulton County, OH.
- Henry Knisely born February 15, 1833 in York County, PA, died September 17, 1900 in York County, PA and buried at Locust Grove Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Mary Dehoff born February 1, 1839 in York County, PA, died August 22, 1917 in York County, PA and buried at Locust Grove Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Charles Knisely born about 1859 in York County, PA
- Anna Knisely born May 10, 1878 in York County, PA, died November 17, 1894 in York County, PA and buried at Locust Grove Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- William Knisely born June 15, 1834 in York County, PA, died June 9, 1903 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Sarah Spatz born September 22, 1832 in York County, PA, died February 27, 1927 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Lovina Knisely born October 24, 1857 in York County, PA, died April 14, 1940 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married Wesley Landis born October 22, 1856 in York County, PA, died November 19, 1922 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Sarah Jane Knisely born September 15, 1859 in York County, PA, died December 19, 1920 in York County, PA and buried at Windsor Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married Samuel Smith born February 10, 1859 in York County, PA, died December 5, 1937 in York County, PA and buried at Windsor Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Mary Knisely born January 22, 1861 in York County, PA, died July 2, 1936 in Union County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA. She married John Dunlap born July 10, 1865 in York County, PA, died January 1, 1941 in Lycoming County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA.
- Jacob Knisely born September 30, 1862 in York County, PA, died February 5, 1936 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Frances Ferree born December 22, 1862 in York County, PA, died August 21, 1913 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- Reuben Knisely born June 2, 1865 in York County, PA, died March 22, 1945 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA. He married Rebecca Horn born March 22, 1863 in York County, PA, died July 31, 1930 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Lydia Knisely born May 15, 1868 in York County, PA, died September 12, 1937 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married Edward Shumaker born April 22, 1865 in York County, died November 9, 1957 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- Susanna Knisely born May 27, 1836 in York County, PA, died October 26, 1891 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married John Stabley born September 30, 1830 in York County, PA, died December 7, 1911 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- Matilda Stabley born September 18, 1855 in York County, PA, died June 30, 1924 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married John Hannigan born October 16, 1853 in York County, PA, died November 16, 1940 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- Adam Stabley born July 15, 1857 in York County, PA, died July 20, 1891 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- Ellen Stabley born about 1861 in York County, PA
- Lizzie Stabley born about 1864 in York County, PA
- Ida Stabley born February 5, 1871 in York County, PA, died May 12, 1948 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married Daniel Grove born April 16, 1872 in York County, PA, died January 14, 1947 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- Mary Jane Knisely born March 7, 1838 in York County, PA, died February 15, 1846 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Jacob Knisely born June 18, 1840 in York County, PA, died April 18, 1915 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Sarah Schmuck born December 25, 1836 in York County, PA, died May 10, 1924 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- Ellen Knisely born October 31, 1866 in York County, PA, died February 17, 1919 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married Samuel Ferree born December 10, 1868 in York County, PA, died September 15, 1943 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- Agnes Knisely born October 29, 1869 in York County, PA, died August 27, 1942 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married Frank Bicking
- Titus Knisely born March 6, 1872 in York County, PA, died September 10, 1951 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA. He married Malinda Flinchbaugh born August 25, 1871 in York County, PA, died April 27, 1957 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA
- Jacob Knisely born June 10, 1875 in York County, PA, died October 12, 1953 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA. He married Sarah Cooper born December 1879, died in 1972 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA
- Joseph Knisely born November 15, 1841 in York County, PA, died January 22, 1922 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married (first) Sarah Stauffer born October 17, 1844 in York County, PA, died March 12, 1874 in York County, PA and buried at Stony Brook Mennonite Cemetery in Springettsbury Twp, York County, PA. He married (second) Sarah Kohler born July 24, 1852 in York County, PA, died June 7, 1892 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Emma Knisely born August 25, 1870 in York County, PA, died March 29, 1920 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married William Barshinger born October 7, 1868 in York County, PA, died March 23, 1951 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Sarah Knisely born December 31, 1871 in York County, PA, died May 1, 1932 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married John Arnold born August 3, 1871 in York County, PA, died February 13, 1958 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Charles Knisely born March 1, 1874 in York County, PA, died August 17, 1949 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Ida Fauth born November 21, 1875 in York County, PA, died November 12, 1971 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Milton Knisely born February 9, 1876 in York County, PA, died March 8, 1941 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Alice Snyder born December 3, 1875 in York County, PA, died October 10, 1956 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Eli Knisely born March 24, 1877 in York County, PA, died August 19, 1934 in York County, PA and buried at Home Cemetery in Dallastown, York County, PA. He married Emma Keener born May 30, 1880 in York County, PA, died January 22, 1942 in York County, PA and buried at Home Cemetery in Dallastown, York County, PA
- Anna Mary Knisely born October 14, 1883 in York County, PA, died April 14, 1963 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married Nathaniel Fauth born January 4, 1879 in York County, PA, died July 6, 1960 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Daniel Knisely born August 8, 1843 in York County, PA, died August 14, 1844 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Samuel Knisely born December 13, 1844 in York County, PA, died January 17, 1921 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Mary Neff born February 13, 1854 in York County, PA, died September 26, 1938 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- James Knisely born April 30, 1875 in York County, PA, died March 17, 1951 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Annie Barshinger born April 28, 1881 in York County, PA, died May 18, 1952 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Howard Knisely born January 8, 1877 in York County, PA, died July 31, 1947 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Annie Neff born July 7, 1872 in York County, PA, died August 16, 1954 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- Lillie Knisely born August 31, 1878 in York County, PA, died May 3, 1943 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married Albert Forry born April 19, 1880 in York County, PA, died February 1978 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA
- Esta Knisely born October 22, 1891 in York County, PA, died April 19, 1964 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA. She married Raymond Herman born November 4, 1892 in York County, PA, died May 1967 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA.
- George Knisely born January 30, 1847 in York County, PA, died June 24, 1918 in OH and buried at Standing Rock Cemetery in Portage County, OH. He married Elizabeth Brillhart born in 1854 in York County, PA, died in 1933 in OH and buried at Standing Rock Cemetery in Portage County, OH.
- Ulysses Knisely born October 2, 1868 in York County, PA, died in 1950 and buried at Maple Hill Cemetery in Wyandotte County, KS. He married Mary Cecelia Rahn born 1870 in PA, died in 1950 and buried at Maple Hill Cemetery in Wyandotte County, KS
- Ida Knisely born about 1871 in York County, PA.
- Ivan Knisely born about 1878 in York County, PA.
- Claudia Knisely born August 19, 1881 in York County, PA, died September 18, 1924 in Summit County, OH and buried at Standing Rock Cemetery in Portage County, OH. she married Charles Middour born April 1881 in PA, died in 1913 and buried at Standing Rock Cemetery in Portage County, OH.
- Barnitz Knisely born December 29, 1848 in York County, PA, died January 21, 1849 in York County, PA and buried at Bethlehem Stonepile Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.