By Col. John Levering

From the Intro - 'This volume appears to be a supplement to the Levering Family' book by Horatio Gates Jones, the author's boyhood friend ...which is a genealogical account of two brothers from Germany, Wigard and Gerhard Levering, pioneer settlers of Roxborough Twp., Phila. County, Penna., and their descendants. Their father's name was Rosier Levering, born about 1600, and probably a native of France. Fleeing France, taking refuge in Hollad or Germany. He married Elizabeth Van de Walle. It details the history of the Levering family, tracing their lineage back to their arrival in America in the late 17th century and to their earliest known ancestors. It provides information on their lives, accomplishments, and contributions to society, and wills. It also includes information on the family's connections to other prominent families in the region, as well as their involvement in various historical events and organizations. Overall, this a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Levering family, as well as the history of Roxborough Township and Philadelphia County. 

(975p. Illus, Index, 1897)