Re: Hans Adam Sontagh (Sunday) family line since 1740s in PA
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Hans Adam Sontagh (Sunday) family line since 1740s in PA
Gregory Sunday 6/15/09
Family tradition has it that Mary Frances (Sunday) was a half sister to William Ashley Sunday the famous baseball player turned evangelist.Usually known as "Billy" Sunday, he was born Nov 19, 1862 and died Nov 6, 1935.He was the grandson of German immigrants and was born into poverty.Not sure if the poverty part is consistent with his family taking Mary Frances under their wings?Believe she was raised by Thomas Rockey (Rocky) who at one time lived in Eldorado.Rocky died Apr 11, 1907 near Greenville, Ohio.
Frank told us, he stayed with the Warners for two years and then ran away. It would seem it was at that time he took his father's name and became known as Francis Marion Sunday, keeping Frank for his everyday name. He said he was a second cousin to the famous Evangelist William "Billy" Sunday. Later on, this would cause him some problems which would call for another name change.
I have another story to share, but it's not in my notes, so I need to have my cousin in California refresh my memory.
I'd like to see that 8 generation report from the 1950's by the way!
Steve Koons, Dayton, Ohio
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