pt.1-pt.5. WC34 to WC36C A, Ancestors and descendants of Wendel (Oberholtzer) Bauman

This genealogical record, documenting the lineage of Wendel Bauman, was compiled as part of an extensive effort to preserve the family history of the Oberholtzer-Bauman line. Such volumes emerged from a mid-to-late 20th-century movement among Mennonite and related genealogical researchers focused on meticulously documenting the migration and expansion of Pennsylvania German families. These texts were primarily intended for private distribution within the extended family and local historical societies, serving as a vital repository for primary source documentation and oral histories that might otherwise have been lost to time.

The design and structural layout of these volumes typically follow standard genealogical formats, emphasizing clarity and systematic record-keeping over ornate aesthetic flourishes. The project reflects the scholarly rigor often found in regional genealogical archiving, where contributors prioritized the chronological organization of ancestors and descendants. These volumes are highly regarded by researchers for their focused regional scope, providing essential data for those tracking the movement of specific ancestral clusters through the American frontier and into the 20th century.