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| 1 | (not found) 4 Nov 1824 (O243) CHRISTIAN SCHNEDER, JR. Earl tp., farmer Wife: Elizabeth. Children: Barbara, Daniel, George, Christian, John, Jacob, Samuel, Ann, _____ @ John Beam, ______ @ George Davis, _______ @ Christian Good, & _______ @ John Keefer. Land: all lands in Earl tp. to sons Daniel and George. Ex. SON Daniel, FR John Wallace Wit. David Metzler, Isaac Ronk | Schneder, Christian (I46905)
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| 2 | 2 Jun 1722 • Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Montgomery Baptist Church - Received David Evans from Keoon Hongood, and Sarah, his wife, of Llannerwarth, Wales. (History of Montgomery Baptist church in Mont. Co. Pa., 1895, Mathews) 19 Aug, 1738 • Cumru, Berks, Pennsylvania Dismissed to Lancaster co. David Evans and Sarah, his wife; Thomas Nicholas & wife; James Edward & wife; Rees Thomas (Montgomery Baptist Church in Montgomery Co., Pa, 1895, Mathews) | Evans, David (I59142)
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| 3 | 28.Johannes WAGNER was born 1751 in Berks Co.,Pa., and died 1831 in Berks Co.,Pa.. He was the son of 56. Elias WAGNER and 57. Margaret.29.Susannah LIEZE was born 1752, and died 1823. She was the daughter of 59. UNNAMED. Children of Susannah LIEZE and Johannes WAGNER are: i.Abraham WAGNER Sr was born 9 SEP 1778, and died 8 JUN 1865. He married Anna Maria GRUNEWALT 18 AUG 1801 in Schwartzwald Ch.& Cem.,Berks Co.,Pa., daughter of Peter GRUNEWALT and Anna Elizabeth. She was born 2 FEB 1781, and died 12 APR 1871. ii.Catharine[Susan] WAGNER. She married John MAURER 20 OCT 1801 in Berks Co.,Pa.. iii.John JOHANN HENRICH WAGNER was born 19 NOV 1786. iv.Elizabeth WAGNER was born 6 MAY 1783, and died 21 JAN 1859. She married Peter EHRGOOD 27 MAR 1804, son of Christian EHRGOOD Jr and Elizabeth CATHERINE RETGE. He was born 29 SEP 1781, and died 19 FEB 1850. v.Ellanor? WAGNER. vi.Henry WAGNER was born 1789 in Pa., and died 1855 in Hardin Co.,Oh.. He married Mary Anna RHOADS. She was born 1808 in Md., and died 28 JAN 1868 in Hardin Co.,Oh.. vii.Daniel WAGNER Sr was born 20 MAR 1795, and died 2 JAN 1869. He married Margaret MOORE, daughter of Henry MOHR and Anna Maria BEISCHLEIN. She was born 11 MAY 1800, and died 22 AUG 1850. He married Elizabeth. She was born 12 JUN 1798, and died 5 JUN 1856. viii.Samuel WAGNER was born 11 AUG 1800 in Berks Co.,Pa.. He married Mary Ann HOSMAN 25 DEC 1834 in Hardin Co.,Oh., daughter of Levi HOSMAN and Mary Harvey WILSON. She was born 24 APR 1817 in Hardin Co.,Oh., and died 10 AUG 1895 in Oh.. ix.Isaac WAGNER was born 17 NOV 1790, and died 16 NOV 1821 in Cumru Twp.,Berks Co.,Pa.. He married Sarah[Salliy] GRING, daughter of Henry GRING and Elizabeth YEICH. She was born 28 JUL 1791, and died 8 AUG 1869. x.Susanna WAGNER was born 18 JUL 1798. She married George WEIDNER, son of George WEIDNER and Elizabeth SCHWEITZER. He was born 23 MAR 1794, and died 23 SEP 1878. xi.Elias WAGNER was born 13 FEB 1789. xii.Nelly WAGNER was born 14 MAR 1793. xiii.Johannes WAGNER was born 11 OCT 1781. | Wagner, Johannes (I33291)
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| 4 | 3-68: John Bear, yeoman, of Leacock tp. enf-rel.to his son Andrew Bear, yeoman, of same --Two tracts: (1.) 102a Leacock tp. and (2.) 125a Leacock tp. 1. HISTORY: Part of a larger tract pat. 11 June 1748 to John Stump (Ref. PB A-14-11). By his last will & testament, John Stump devised the same to his eldest son George-subject to paying equal shares to all his children, to wit, three sons and two daughters: George, Elias, Peter, Christiana, and Mary. In 1759, said son George Stump refused to accept the same before the Orphans Court. The said court then confirmed the property to second son Elias Stump and Wolfgang Newcomer (the latter of whom had purchased part of the right thereto). On 31 Dec 1759, Elias Stump [alias Jehis Stump] granted 102a Leacock tp. to John Bear, the party hereto. 2. HISTORY: Part of 216a Leacock tp. pat. 25 June 1740 to Hans Good (Ref. PB A-9-205) and also 225a Leacock tp. pat. 16 Oct 1740 to the said Hans Good (Ref. PB A-9-264). On 19 Dec 1747, Hans Good granted 239a Leacock tp. to John Bear, the party hereto. --1 Oct 1803 --[Note: See Deed 3-74 for later conveyances. The said Andrew Bear died intestate leaving a widow named Mary (who next married Abraham Royer) and seven children, to wit: John, Jacob, Andew, Catharine wife of John Meyer, Elizabeth, Mary, and Sarah. See Orphans Court records dated 3 Aug 1809.] D3-204: Andrew Bare, yeoman, of Leacock tp. enf-rel.to his son John Bare, innkeeper, of Earl tp. --Two tracts: (1.) 120a Leacock tp. and (2.) 19a Leacock tp. 1. HISTORY: Part of two tracts patented to Hans Good, one dated 25 June 1740 (Ref. PB A-9-205) and the other 16 Oct 1740 (Ref. PB A-9-264). Hans Good later granted 239a to John Bare, Sr. On 6 Mar 1752, John Bare, Sr., & his wife Catharine granted 120a to Andrew Bare, the party hereto. 2. HISTORY: Part of 200a acquired by Henry Landis via Deed U624. On 2 Apr 1785, Henry Landis & his wife Mary granted 19a to Andrew Bare. --10 Apr 1798 | Bear, Johannes (I45160)
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| 5 | 5. Johann Frederick Wurtz (Johannes ) was born in 1708 in of Herbitzheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He died in Jun 1793 in Cocalico Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania. [Notes] Johann married (1) Anna Eva Schickner daughter of Jonas Schickner and Anna Elisabeth Freund about 1736 in of Mackweiler, Bas-Rhin, France. Anna was born in 1711 in Mackweiler, Lorentzen, Bas-Rhin, France. She was christened on 15 Nov 1711 in Lorentzen, Bas-Rhin, France. She died about 1783 in of Cocalico Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They had the following children: 21 F i Maria Margaretha Wurtz was born in Feb 1738 in of Mackweiler, Bas-Rhin, France. She died on 15 May 1740 in Mackweiler, Butten, Bas-Rhin, France. She was buried in 1740 in Butten, Bas-Rhin, France. 22 M ii Johannes Wurtz was born in Dec 1739 in of Mackweiler, Bas-Rhin, France. He died on 27 May 1740 in Herbitzheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He was buried in 1740 in Herbitzheim, Bas-Rhin, France. + 23 F iii Maria Margaretha Wurtz + 24 M iv Johann Henry Wurtz + 25 F v Anna Maria Wurtz + 26 F vi Anna Christina Wurtz 27 M vii George Michael Wurtz was born in 1753 in Cocalico Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was christened on 12 Aug 1753 in Cocalico Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Johann married (2) Margaret Fix on 27 May 1784 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Margaret was born about 1717 in of Cocalico Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She died after 1800 in of Cocalico Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Herbitzheim Reformed Lutheran Church Records. Lorentzen Parish Lutheran Church Records. 1742 Census of Bas-Rhin, France. 1790 Census - Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Land Records. Lancaster County Church Records - Christenings of #5,6,7. Ship Passenger Lists - Bilander Vernon, 1747. Probate records of Nicholas & Anna Barbara Schonenberger lists sister Anna Elisabetha, wife of Jonas Schickner and their children - one being the wife of Frederick Wurtz in America. Death record of Ann Elisabetha Freund Schickner, 1758, lists a daughter who resides in America, the wife of Frederick Wurtz. Marriage Record of Parents. 1790 Census - Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Ship Passenger Lists - Bilander Vernon, 1747. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Land Records. | Wertz, Frederick (I22855)
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| 6 | ALIBAUGH, DANIEL. Brandywine. July 21, 1814. August 6, 1814. Nuncupative will: To wife Eve all estate, real & personal, as long as she remains a widow; afterward to be divided among children, none of whom are named. Executors: Wife Eve Alibaugh and John Shirk of Brandywine. Wits: John Grier, Joseph Mackelduff, Jr. | Allenbach, Daniel (I23757)
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| 7 | American Eagle, arrived 12 Jul 1847 in the Port of New York, originating in Deutschland, last from London F. Wievode, age 38, male, from Germany, to U.S.A. (as are all listed below) An. M. Wievode, age 37, female Joh. C. Wievode, age 10, male Fka. M. Wievode, age 7, female (or Fka. N.?-very difficult to read) Ma. B. Wievode, age 4, female Gotli Wievode, age 1, male 1850 Federal Census: Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_775; Page: 231B; Image: 34. Fredk Vevotto (indexed as Watts: very difficult to read), age 40, laborer, born Germany Mary Vevotto, age 40, born Germany Conrad Vevotto, age 10, born Germany, attend school within the past year Godleip Vevotto, age 4, born Germany Mary Vevotto, age 9/12, born PA --Enumerated next to Peter Fox. According to Susquehanna tp., Dauphin County, tax lists from 1848 to 1853, Frederick Wewota was an inmate residing on the property of Peter Fox. 1860 Federal Census: Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1104; Page: 620; Image: 15; Family History Library Film: 805104. Samuel Machen, age 37, farmer, owns real estate, born PA Mary Machen, age 33, born PA Eliza Machen, age 10, born PA Mary Machen, age 7, born PA George Machen, age 5, born PA Catharine Machen, age 3, born PA Solomon Machen, age 4/12, born PA Elizabeth Moor, age 16, born PA Mary Moor, age 60, born PA Conrad Weaverduff, age 23, farmhand, born Wirtemburg George Herold, age 20, laborer, born Wirtemburg 1860 Federal Census: Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1104; Page: 618; Image: 13; Family History Library Film: 805104. David R. Elder, age 26, farmer, owns real estate, born PA Mary Elder, age 28, born PA Henrietta Lynch, age 4, born PA Godfrey Weverwitte, age 13, born Wirtemburg Sarah Hoke, age 22, born PA Catharine Hoke, age 50 (residing on the same property but in a different residence), born PA 1870 Federal Census: Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. Roll: M593_1335. Page 621B. Image 366. Family History Library Film: 552834. John Dunkel, age 53, works on farm, owns real estate, all born PA Susan Dunkel, age 52, keeping house Emma Dunkel, age 12, at home -----------------(next door) Conrad Wevdau [sic], age 33, works on farm, born Germany Sarah Wevdau, age 26, keeping house, born PA (as are all children) Solomon Wevdau, age 9, at home John Wevdau, age 7, at home George Wevdau, age 5, at home Fredk. Wevdau, age 3, at home William Wevdau, age 9/12 (born Sep), at home 1880 Federal Census: Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1124; Family History Film: 1255124; Page: 128D; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 0440. Conrad Wevodau, age 42, married, laborer, Wurtemberg-Wurtemberg-Wurtemberg Sarah Wevodau, wife, age 38, keeping house, PA-Wurtemberg [sic]-PA George Wevodau, son, age 14, single, laborer Frederick Wevodau, son, age 13, single, laborer William Wevodau, son, age 10, laborer Sarah Wevodau, daughter, born April 1880 1900 Federal Census: Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1403; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 94. Conrad Wevodeau, born May 1835, married 28 years, PA-Germany-Germany, laborer, rents a home, can speak English Sarah Wevodeau, wife, born Jan 1838, eight children-all yet living, PA-PA-PA Mary Wevodeau, daughter, born Feb 1882, single Charles Wevodeau, son, born Jan 1888, single | Wevodau, Matthaus Frederick (I33817)
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| 8 | Chalkley’s Chronicles, Volume I: Augusta County Court Records: Order Book No. XVI. August 19, 1778, page 350, witnesses summoned to prove the will of Gasper Eaker. [Note: This indicates that Casper had died before this date.] Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish settlement in Virginia: extracted ..., Volume III By Augusta County (Va.), Lyman Chalkley WILL BOOK NO. VI. Page 100.-4th June, 1778. This is to certify that Casper Eakert, of Augusta County, taner, who is know Going out on Command under Thomas Right in Service against the headin and I do propose to Give unto my Broder fillips Eaker, all my land and crops that is now in the ground, likewise to horses, 8 head of cattle wit the increds (?), &c.-Casper Eakert. Teste: Randell Slack, Sarah (mark) Slack. Proved, 17th August, 1779, by the witnesses. Administration granted Phillip Ekert. Page 132.-1st November, 1779. Casper Ekert's estate sold at vendue- Now belonging to his brother, Philip Ekert, by Christian Ruleman, Henry Stone. Michael Willpink. | Eckert, Caspar (I45376)
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| 9 | Christopher Beeler arrived in Pennsylvania 1732-8-11 on the ship Samuel of London, from the Palatines region of Germany. He lived very close to the Brethren Church outposts in the early times of Virginia. He had large holdings early in Frederick County, Virginia, acquiring land in 1740 between the Opequon and Shenandoah Rivers on Longmarsh Run in Hampshire County, Virginia. Possible alternate spelling of name: Böhler Above information from Christopher Beeler 1701-1775, Carolyn H. Pappas; and from The Garber Family, a Geneaological Collection, Tim D. Garber. 'The Ephrata Cloister at Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, was a radical 18th century religious communal society best known for its original art and music, distinctive medieval Germanic architecture and its significant publishing center. It was founded in 1732 by Conrad Beissel, a German Pietist. Beissel's followers, inspired by his preaching, separated from the Dunkard Church and joined him. Klaus Wust summarizes the movements of Christopher Beeler between Frederick and Hampshire Counties, Virginia, and the Ephrata Cloister. Wust had viewed a pamphlet entitled "Translation of the Relation of 1761, An Exact Relation on the Appearance of a Disembodied Spirit." A description of Henrietta Beeler's reported spiritual revelations has been printed in the pamphlet. According to another account by Wust, Catherine, the first wife of Christopher Beeler, had been taken from her home in Frederick County, Virginia, to Ephrata for medical treatment. Christopher's relationship with the Widow Schule apparently occurred before Catherine died in 1741. The records show that the Widow Schule died in Ephrata in March 1758. Henrietta Wilhelmenia Von Honing married Christopher about 1760. As Christopher had acquired large land holdings, Wust surmised that Henrietta was concerned about their disposition. It was her personal report to Conrad Beissel of "spiritual revelations" that as Klaus Wust titled it, the "Ghost of Longmarsh Run" story was carefully reported in 1761 for thirty nine pages. It is not known exactly where Henrietta was last known alive. Her relinquishment of dower in the 1771 transaction was written in Fairfax County and recorded in Frederick County, Virginia. Wust indicates that she died in Frederick. There is no mention of her in Christopher's will. Family tradition says that third wife Henrietta was subject to fits, where she would insist that the two dead wives were trying to tell her where they had hidden money on the estate. She was tied to the bed at times, and an exorcism was performed for her at the Ephrata Cloister. A detailed account of her hallucinations and the exorcism performed by Conrad Beissel is available online and the only known original copy can be found at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Translation by Klause Wüst, "The Saint-Adventurers of the Virginia Frontier - Southern Outposts of Ephrata".' Christopher Beeler 1705-1775, compiled by Caroline H. Pappas 1997. Died 6 June 1779 as a resident of Hampshire County in Virginia. Married three times: Beeler, Christopher Esther, Catherina Beeler, Joseph Beeler, Frederick Beeler, Catherine Schule, ‘Widow’ Beeler, Mary Beeler, Benjamin Beeler, Samuel Washington von Honing, Henrietta Wilhelmina | Beeler, Christopher (I65272)
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| 10 | Cocalico tp. tax records: Jacob Mellinger, 1763-1775, 25A to 40A Widow Mellinger, 1778-1782, 25A Waldschmidt: Susanna Mullinger, widow of Jacob Mullinger, m. 16 May 1770 [sic] Johannes Border, son of the deceased Johannes Border OC 7 Mar 1780: JACOB MELLINGER, decd., yeoman (236) Adm. Susanna Mellinger & Jacob Mohler PA-BAL-DISTR according to law, to wit, to said Susanna Mellinger (the widow), Magdalena Mellinger, Elizabeth Mellinger, Susanna Mellinger, & Anna Mellinger OC 26 Mar 1780: JACOB MELLINGER, decd., late of Cocalico tp. (243) MC: Magdalena Mellinger (above 14) chooses Daniel Bowman of same GDN MC: Elizabeth, Susanna, & Anna Mellinger (all under 14) CA Jacob Keller of same GDN OC 26 Mar 1783: JACOB MELLINGER, decd., late of Cocalico tp. (150) MOT/o Jacob Keller, the GDN of MC Elizabeth, Susanna, & ________ Mellinger: Referees are appointed to value the rents of 25a of patented land in Cocalico tp. (now in the possession of John Porter, one of the administrators of the deceased) for the term of one year beginning on 22 March instant. OC 3 Sep 1783: JACOB MELLINGER, decd., late of Cocalico tp., blacksmith (211) REP/from referees: The rents of the real estate are value & appraised for the term of one year. OC 28 June 1784: JACOB MELLINGER, decd., late of Cocalico tp., yeoman (353) MOT/o Frederick Doublebaues (one of the creditors of the deceased) and Adm. Jacob Mohler: CIT to John Porter & his wife Susanna (one of the daughters of the deceased), John Breneisen (the GDN of MC Magdalena Mellinger), & Jacob Keller (the GDN of MC Elizabeth, Susanna, & Anna Mellinger) to appear on the first Tuesday in September next to show cause why they will not reimburse the said administrator Jacob Mohler monies out of the personal estate of the deceased so that he can pay the said Frederick Doublebaues a debt due him from the estate and discovered since a previous settlement. OC 1 Nov 1785: JACOB MELLINGER, decd., late of Cocalico tp. (209) PET/o John Breneisen (who is married to Magdalena, a daughter of the deceased): Said Jacob Mellinger died intestate seized in possession of a 25a tract of patented land in Cocalico tp., which the petitioner desires to hold. The deceased left a widow Susanna and four children, to wit, the said Magdalena @ John Breneisen, Elizabeth Mellinger, Susanna Mellinger, & Anna Mellinger (the last three are yet minors). RTBM at next OC. OC 6 Dec 1785: JACOB MELLINGER, decd., late of Cocalico tp., yeoman (223) REP/from SHF: 25a Cocalico tp. (patented land) confirmed to John Breneisen (who is married to the deceased's eldest daughter Magdalena); he to pay the other heirs. --The widow Susanna is to receive a yearly sum. --The debts of the estate are to be paid before the remaining balance can be distributed. --Michael Kneisley & Jacob Mohler are security for John Zuber. OC 8 Mar 1786: JACOB MELLINGER, decd., late of Cocalico tp. (271) Adm. Susanna Porter & Jacob Mohler PA-BAL: monies owed to the accountants-to be charged against the estate. GG-1: Jacob Keller, yeoman, of Cocalico tp. [the guardian of Elizabeth Mellinger, Susanna Mellinger, & Anna Mellinger, the minor children of Jacob Mellinger, deceased, yeoman, late of same] quitclaims to John Breneisen of Allen tp., Cumberland County [the husband of Magdalena, late Magdalena Mellinger, the eldest daughter of said Jacob Mellinger, deceased] --He acknowledges having received his wards' shares in and of their late father's real estate. 2 Apr 1787: Jacob Mosser & AN N468: Jacob Keller, yeoman, & his wife Barbara of Cocalico tp. rel.to Jacob Mellinger, blacksmith, of same 27-¾ a. Cocalico tp.: HISTORY: Part of 1,647a pat. 12 June 1734 to John White, merchant, of Philadelphia (Ref. PB A-6-349). Said John White granted 260a thereof to Henry Crebill (Ref. Philadelphia Deed F-10-357, recorded 29 May 1739). Said Henry Crebill and one Rudolph Negle made an agreement to exchange their plantations; however, no conveyance was made before Henry died. The following heirs of Henry Crebill released their right & claim to the 260a to Rudolph Negle: (1.) only son John Crebill, yeoman, of Earl tp., on 23 Dec 1757; (2.) Conrad Hildebrand & his wife Elizabeth [the late widow of Henry Crebill] on 7 May 1759; and (3.) Abraham Eby & his wife Barbara of Leacock tp. on 7 May 1759. On 25 Aug 1760, Rudolph Negle granted 100a (part of the 260a) to Jacob Keller & Joseph Mellinger. Said Joseph Mellinger & his wife Dorothy later assigned their undivided moiety to the said Jacob Keller. 28 Mar 1771: JJ & Henrich Mohler T236: Adam Naess, yeoman, of Cocalico tp. mort.to Samuel Miles & William Wistar, merchants, of Philadelphia --Two tracts: (1.) 147a Cocalico tp. and (2.) 100a Cocalico tp. [reserving 50a that Adam Naess previously granted to Jacob Molinger] 1. HISTORY: Same tract pat. 15 Jan 1749 to Michael Nuss, alias Nise [Ref. PB A-14-375]. By his last will & testament dated 5 Dec 1760, Michael Naess devised the same to his son Adam-subject to certain legacies paid to Adam's brothers and sisters. On 21 May 1777, the other heirs [not named] released the same to Adam Naess. 2. HISTORY: On 28 Feb 1774, Adam Bower granted the same tract to Adam Naess. --23 Oct 1776: PMR & AS | Mellinger, Jacob (I41579)
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| 11 | Consider this source: Record details Name Maria Catharina O. Weiler Arrival Year 1717 Arrival Place Port uncertain Primary Immigrant Weiler, Heinrich Family Members Wife Anna Catharina Bengel; Child Maria Catharina O.; Child Maria Margaretha; Child Joh. Jacob Source Publication Code 3627 Annotation Date of emigration and place of settlement. Extracted from the last page of a Lutheran churchbook in Bonfeld (part of the city 6927 Bad Rappenau, Landkreis Heilbronn, Baden-Wurtemberg). Source Bibliography JONES, HENRY Z., JR., and ANNETTE K. BURGERT. "A New Emigrant List: Bonfeld, 1710-1738." In Der Reggeboge: Quarterly of the Pennsylvania German Society (Breinigsville, PA), vol. 14:4 (Oct. 1980), pp. 3-20. | Weiler, Maria Ottilia (I72259)
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| 12 | Copied from a translation of the German text found in the Bible: · We substantiate that our son George Michael saw the light of the world and was born on the 27th of August in 1729. · In the year 1732 a daughter was born. Efa Barbara was born 28th of February in the sign of the virgin on Monday. · Today ditto 1734 on the 9th of January Johann Philip was born into the world in the sign of the hunter on Sunday. · In the year 1736 on the 27th of February to me was born a little son and the same died on the 4th of March and did not become 8 days old. · In 1737 on the 6th day of May a son Johannes came to light of the world in the sign of the fish on Mon. before daybreak. · On the 21st of January 1740 was born to me a daughter Anna Margaretha was born in the world in the sign of the ram. · In the year of 1742 on the 19th of July a son Samuel. He saw the light and was born in the sign of the crab. · In the year of 1745 on the 21st of May was born a daughter Anna Christina in the sign of the twins. · In 1747 on the 20th of September is my son Valentine born at night between 10 and 11 o'clock. On the 25th was baptized by Cromhart Zerll and Heinrich Hibst and Heinrich Beck and Heinrich Stohr-godparents. · In the year 1750 on 13th of December is my daughter Anna Maria born in the night at 11 o'clock and on the 18th thereof got baptized by Christian Chranch. There is a break and from here on, the births recorded are children of John Michael's son Valentine. · The ninth of March in 1781 a son came to light this evening at 9 o'clock in the sign of the virgin. His name was Daniel. · The 21st of May 1783 a daughter Barbara came to light and was born in the sign of the fish between 9 and 10 o'clock. · The 28th of November 1785 a son George came to light on Monday morning between 9 and 10 o'clock in the sign of the balance. · The 15th of November 1787 a son Johannes born on Thursday morning between 6 and 7 o'clock in the sign of goat. · The 18th of July in 1790 a son Heinrich came to light and was born on a Sunday at 8 o'clock in the sign of the balance. · The 12th of March 1793 is my son Michael come to the light and was born on Tuesday noon around 12 o'clock in the sign of the fish. · The 19th of September 1796 a son Samuel was born in the afternoon between 3 and 4 o'clock in the sign of the ram on Monday. · The 27th of September 1799 my daughter Marie Katrina came into the world in the afternoon at 4 o'clock in the sign of the virgin. Around 6 o'clock the same day the mother died on the 27th of September on Friday. · Father Valentine Ranck - Valentine married with Mother Jeijerin (sic) the 9th of April 1780. | Ranck, Valentine (I48256)
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| 13 | Data From http://www.mouthfulofmoonlight.com/legacy/993.htm Noted events: • He signed a will 13 May 1820 in , Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. Will of Jacob Springer - Jefferson Co. Ohio General file 264 (some portions unreadable or missing due to age.) In the name of God, Amen. This13th day of May in the year of Our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and (20) twenty I Jacob Springer Senior of Jefferson County in the state of Ohio being in perfect mind and good memory although a ____ in body. Therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testment, that is to say: Principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it, and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the direction of my executor, nothing doubting but at the g------- I shall receive the same ------- of God ------. (next page) --------- I do devise and dispose of it in the following manner and forever. (Item) I do allow my lawfull debts and funeral expenses to be paid out of my estate (Item) I do allow and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth two beds and bedding, the clock in the house, spinning wheel and -------- all the kitchen furniture with the cupboard, one table, one chest and desk, one cow, one of the rooms of the house with the priveledge of passing and repassing to the yard and on the premises at any time, and her maintenance of the place during her natural life in clothing and living and fifteen dollars in money yearly during her natural life. I do allow and bequeath to my son Jacob Springer, Jr. all my lands with the mills and improvements which is lying and being in the County of Jefferson, Ohio and in Section #30 SE 1/4 and SW 1/4 Sec. 24 Twp. 11 and 4th range to and for the ------- properly--------- and behoof of him the said Jacob Springer Jr. his heirs and assigns forever excepting the maintanance of his mother Elizabeth Springer and her living also to provide her with firewood with every necessarys and also to pay yearly unto her fifteen dollars during her natural life excepting as ------ be provided. And after my decease to pay to my other children here mentioned namely -Barbara, Christina, Catherina, Sarah, and Nancy, ------- each one hundred dollars to be paid to ---------- of them within three years after------ excepting my daughter Barbara. (bottom lines torn and unreadable) (page 3) ----------- Hundred acres of land lying below me. Island Creek in Taylor County, Virginia, I do bequeath to my daughter Barbara's children to be qually divided amongst them. Namely his sons Solomon, Samuel and Charles Duel and his daughters Ruth and Rachel and to pay to Benjaman Duel the sum of five dollars. I also bequeath to my daughters each namely Catherine, Sarah & Nancy each to have one hundred acres of my land lying in Taylor County Virginia, and also to my daughter Christina I bequeath her share of money and one hundred acres of the aforesaid land to her three children to be equally divided between William, Elizabeth and Christina ( the said Christina being married to John Ramsburg) I also bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth married to Henry Isenaugle one hundred acres of land where he now lives to be laid off on the east side of the quarter section. I also bequeath to my daughter Sarah Married to John Miller fifty dollars to be paid by Jacob Springer Jr.to the said Sarah after my decease. I also give and bequeath to my son Jacob Springer Jr. two horses, all my carpenters tools, shovels, halters, and picks for his use. Lastly I do likewise constitute, make and ordain my son Jacob Springer and John Showber to be my whole and sole executors of this last will and testament, giving and investing them with full power to sell and convey my estate both real and personal not otherwise provided for. I do hereby utterly disavow all and every other wills and bequeath ------- my last will and testament in writing whereof I Jacob Springer Sr. have hereunto set my hand and seal. The date first written, signed, sealed in the presence of who at his request have signed our names as witnesses, Wm. Heald Jacob Springer (suignature) Joseph Springer (signatures) Codocil to the foregoing will of Jacob Springer. I Jacob Springer of Springfield Township in Jefferson County and State of Ohio do this twenty eighth day of July A.D. 1828 make and publish this codocil to my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say I give and bequeath unto Margaret Springer my daughter in law and widow of my son Jacob Springer deceased, the full right of living on the premises she now lives until the children she now has become of age------ and also sixty bushels of wheat yearly until the youngest child she now has becomes of age, and also that what is bequeathed to my son Jacob Springer in my last will and testament shall be bequeathed to his children and delivered to them when they become of age by by executor and lastly it is my desire that this my codocil be delivered to and made a part of my last will and testament to all intent and purpose in witness thereof I have ------ and seal on the ----- Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Jacob Springer as a codocil to be assigned to his last will and testament in the presence of William B. Powell William Springer (x mark) • He had a residence 28 Jul 1828 in Springfield Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. As stated in codocile to last will and testament. • He had an estate probated 2 May 1831 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. State of Ohio Jefferson County At a court of Common Pleas begun and held at Steubenville within and for said County, on Monday the 2d day of May in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty One. the foregoing last will and testament was brought into court and the subscribing witnesses thereto being called, William Heald says that he did see the said testator sign the said will and that he did sign the same as a witness in the presence of the testator, that the testator at the time was of sound mind above the age or twenty one years, and under no restraint. And the court being satisfied with the said proof do order that the same together with the will be recorded. Thereupon John Showber one of the executors named in said will was duly sworn in open court according to law and Solomon Stine, John Hagerman and David Johnston were appointed the appraisers of the personal Property. • Biography of Jacob SPRINGER-[993] History of Belmont & Jefferson Counties By J. A. Caldwell F#896779 Pg 575 Springfield Twp. Pioneers In mentioning the names of the first settlers of Springfield, we wish to say that our information is from memory of the oldest living settlers. Solomon Miller, from Fayette county, PA, settled in 1800, and was one of the first prominent settlers within the present limits of this township. He settles on section 10, but being too poor to buy the section, and nothing less at the time could be entered, after having lived two years on it, and made considerable improvements, the section was entered by Henry Miser in 1802, and Mr. Miller was dispossessed, and had to commence anew on section 11. In 1801 Stewart McClave settled on section six, and from 1801 to 1806 came John Stutz, Joseph Gorden, Jacob SPRINGER, Thomas Peterson, James Allman, Henry ISINOGLE, George ALBAUGH, James Rutledge, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Wells, Robert Young, Adley Calhoon and son, William S. Jenkins, James Campbell, S. Dorrance, Philip Burgett and several others, whose names we are unable to obtain, but all of these old settlers have passed away and almost forgotten, but the noble deeds of these old fathers should be perpetuated, and their hardships recorded that they may live in the remembrance of posterity. • He has conflicting birth information of 1750. | Sprenger, Jacob (I40363)
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| 14 | David Eppler of Paxton tp., Dauphin County, writ 31 Aug 1812, probated 25 Nov 1822 1. To his wife Catharine: Al his real and personal estate during the rest of her natural life. 2. 2. Upon his wife's decease, his real and personal estate is to be sold at public vendue and the proceeds divided into five equal shares and distributed as follows: a. One-fifth share to the children of his deceased brother-in-law Peter Sweitzer b. One-fifth share to the children of his deceased brother-in-law Peter Beam c. One-fifth share to the children of his deceased brother-in-law Thomas Segner d. One-fifth share to the children of his deceased brother-in-law Peter Bobb e. One-fifth share to the children of his deceased brother John Epler 3. Executor: Friend George Zeigler, innkeeper, of Harrisburg 4. Witnessed by B. Kurtz and Henry A. Kurtz Brecknock Twp. Tax Records: Andrew Schweitzer, 1750-1763, 50A Frederick Schweitzer, 1769-1773, 100A [missing '72] Nicholas Schweitzer, 1772-1773 1767 Berks County Tax Lists: Robeson Twp.: Melchior Switzer Brecknock Twp.: Frederick Sweitzer Note: Another Schweitzer family in region. I've tried to keep the records separate. Lancaster County Probate: May 20, 1771 December 30, 1771 SWEITZER, ANDREAS Children: Peter, Melchoir, Frederick and Mary. Son-in-law: David Ebler (wife's name omitted). Ex. Melchoir Sweitzer and David Ebler. Brecknock Twp. Church Records: MCL, Iling--none for this family [well...a Peter Schweitzer & wife Barbara in Illing.] Most of these records are assumed family members--only a few are certain. New Holland Lutheran KB: Anna Schweitzerin & Andreas Koch, both single, sp ch/o Christian Hufner & A. Marg. on 12 Jan 1782 Peter Behm, son of the late Jacob, m. 25 Aug 1760, Susanna, d/o the late Andreas Schweitzer, residing in Brecknock tp. Peter Popp, son of Philipp, m. 6 Oct 1761, Maria Barbara, d/o Andreas Schweitzer, all of Brecknock tp. Allegheny Reformed KB: Christina Riehm daughter of Abraham and Elisabeth, b. August 25, 1774, bapt. October 25, 1774. Sponsors: Peter Schweitzer and Elisabeth. Barbara Burckhart daughter of Joh. and Margareth, b. March 27, 1791, bapt. June 2, --. Sponsors: Borkert Schweitzer and Barbara. Maria Kramer daughter of Heinrich and Barbara, b. January 7, 1795, bapt. September 6, 1795. Sponsors: Peter Schweitzer and Barbara. Wilhelm Seegner son of Melchior and Catharina, b. February 14, 1796, bapt. April 10. Sponsors: Friedrich Schweitzer and Barbara. Catharina Schweitzer daughter of Friedrich and Barbara, b. October 13, 1796, bapt. February --, 1797. Sponsors: Catharina Schweitzer. Elisabeth Simon daughter of Joh. and Susanna, b. August 19, 1799, bapt. September 28, 1799. Sponsors: Elisabeth Schweitzer. Barbara Schweitzer daughter of Friedr. and Barbara, b. September 27, 1799, bapt. October --, 1799. Sponsors: Heinrich Burkret and wife. Schwartzwald Reformed KB: 25 October 1788 - Friedrich Schweitzer and Barbara Burchhard of Brecknock, Berks County. 10 March 1795 - Johannes Härter [ Harter ] and Anna Maria Schweitzer of Robeson, Berks County. 11 April 1797 - Johannes Zimmer and Susanna Schweitzer of Brecknock, Berks County. 12 November 1799 - Jacob Neunzehnhöltzer [ Neunzehnholtzer ] and Magdalena Schweitzer of Robeson, Berks County. Waldschmidt: Magdalene of Peter Schweitzer and Elizabeth, b. November 2, 1781, bapt. March 30, 1782. Sponsors: William Grickel and Anna Maria. John Peter of Philip Hertmann and Christine, b. October 27, 1783, bapt. December 7, 1783. Sponsors: Peter Schweitzer and Barbara Siegethaler, both single. Berks County Probate: JOST, LEOPOLD, Brecknock. February 13, 1768 - March 16, 1771. Wife Barbara to have 1/2 of estate when 3 children have had £30 per advance and the remaining 1/2 to be to the 3 children. Dau. Barbara first having £30 per advance. Son in law Adam BOHM to be overseer of my son Andreas, that he May not squander his estate. Exrs: son in law Adam BOHM and Peter SCHWEITZER. Wit: Henry BAR and Peter BOB. Translation. JOST, ANDRES, Brecknock. February 22, 1773 - August 16, 1774. To bro-in-law Adam BOHM 1/2 of estate. And the other 1/2 to my sister Barbara JOST. Exr: Henry BARR. Wit: Paul SCHWEITZER, Elizabeth SCHWEITZER. Translation. MILLER, JACOB, Brecknock. October 10, 1782 - January 25, 1783. B - 76. To wife Barbara, all estate during widowhood. Son Jacob shall have a share and a half and the first refusal of the plantation. Son George shall have 20 shillings more than the others except Jacob, the others to share alike. Exrs: wife Barbara and Daniel DICKINSON. Wit: Bernhard BEELER, Peter SCHWEITZER, Hannah DICKINSON. SCHWEITZER, PETER, Brecknock. June 30, 1797 - August 9, 1798. To son Frederick 100 acres of the upper part of plantation. To son Peter the remainder of land, including buildings, both tracts to be appraised. Provides for wife Elisabeth. Sons above named to have £50 each in advance and then all estate equally divided among all children. Dau. Barbara, widow of John ZERBE, only one mentioned by name. Exrs: Friend John BEAR and sons Frederick and Peter. Wits: Bernhard BEELER and Henry BOHLER. (This will in wrong year in files.) BEAM, PETER, Robeson. March 8, 1809 - April 3, 1809. Provides for wife Susanna. Mentions having sold his real estate to sons Samuel and John, dividing estate among 11 children. Children of deceased son Jacob and deceased dau. Barbara to have their parents shares. Others not named. Exrs: Son Samuel and son-in-law Philip FORMAN. Wits: Christian TREAT and Peter SCHWEITZER. SCHWEITZER, Peter, Brecknock. October 22, 1824. Adm. John and Peter, sons. ZERBE, JOHN, Jr., Cumru. January 30, 1797. Adm. to Peter SWEITZER, brother-in-law, and David ZERBE, brother. Barbara the widow renouncing. MOHR, JOHN, Robeson. September 8 - November 26, 1823. Provides for wife Elizabeth. The plantation where I live, 122 acres, and grist mill, and 17 acres adjoining 100 acres with 10 acres of woodland, valued at £2500, the plantation now occupied by Fred SWITZER valued at £900, formerly occupied by son Daniel near Adamstown, containing 44 acres with grist mill at £2500, in all £5900. Above real estate devised to 5 sons: Jacob, John, George, Peter and Conrad. They to pay certain legecies in my brother Conrad MOHR'S will, amounting to £840 to heirs of son Daniel deceased £540, to heirs of Michael FREES married to dau. Catherine £540. To Frederick SWITZER married to dau. Elizabeth, £540. £540 each to dau. Hannah and Mary MOHR. Exrs: Sons Jacob and John. Wit: Nathaniel DICKINSON and Evan EVANS. Caveat filed by FREES AND SWITZER September 22, 1823. Withdrawn October 2, 1823. | Schweitzer, Andreas (I38959)
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| 15 | Digital copy available via familysearch: Beale, Ellen M. “Genealogy of David Jones.” B.F. Owen & Company. Reading, Pennsylvania (1903). [Accessed digital copy via familysearch.org online catalogue.] This highly credible work--compiled by a great-great-grandaughter of immigrant David Jones notes that David's son Caleb had compiled considerable family information which fell into the possession of the compiler. This genealogy gives the Welsh origin of David Jones. I looked up the original parish records on findmypast.uk--however, the parish records are soiled and the microfilm images unreadable during this time period. Undocumented dates: David Jones, born 8 March 1709 in Marionalhshire, Wales, died 9 March 1784 Elizabeth (Davis) Jones, born 8 May 1713, died 21 October 1782 Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 JONES, DAVID, Cumru. August 6, 1784 - September 15, 1784. B - 108. To son John, £20. To grandson John, son of Jonathan JONES, £5. To dau. Margaret wife of John REESE, £46.13.4. To dau. Elisabeth wife of Nathan EVANS, £46.13.4. To dau. Mary wife of Evan EVANS, £46.13.4. To son Caleb, all remainder of estate. Also Exr. Wit: Chris BARRANSTINE, Wm. LEWIS. | Jones, David (I39427)
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| 16 | EVANGELISCH, WALLDORF, HEIDELBERG, BADEN (available via familysearch.org) Johannes Eckmann, son of Ulrich Eckmann, married 18 Aug 1711 Dorothea Seitz, daughter of Johann Martin Seitz Johannes Eckman & his wife Dorothea had baptized: 1. Johannes, baptized 7 June 1712 2. Hieronymus, baptized 13 Mar 1718 3. Catharina, baptized 23 July 1720 4. Anna Christina, baptized 8 Mar 1722 5. Eva Elisabeth, baptized 20 Jan 1724 Note: Johannes Beckman [sic] & his wife Eva Dorothea Seitz had a daughter Eva Dorothea baptized 18 Sep 1715 in this church book. | Eckmann, Johannes (I45644)
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| 17 | For an account of Peter and Catherine Weidner and their descendants, see Anne Williams McAllister, Heinrich Weidner 1717-1792 and Catherina Mull Weidner 1733-1804: Through Four Generations With Important Contributions From Gracie Seitz Cook, Dr. Joy E. Whitner, and Kathy Gunter Sullivan (Privately printed, 1992), vol. I: 27-32; and Through Four Generations With Important Contributions from Gracie Seitz Cook (Privately printed, 1996), vol. II: 25-26. Digital editions of both volumes are available at Family History Centers. Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Will Book E: 8, file no. 10, Henry Snider will (18 August 1725; probate 18 November 1726); photocopy supplied by Anne Williams McAllister. SNIDER, HENRY. Roxborow, Co. of Philadelphia. Cordwainer. August 18, 1725/6. November 18, 1726. E.8. Child: Catharina. Son-in-Law: Peter Witenar. Grandchildren: Catharina and Barbara Snider. Exec: Samuel Goulding, Harman Grotehousen. Wit: Henry Robb, Jno. Cadwalader. See Philadelphia Warrant W4, dated 6 May 1734: Catharine Widner, the widow of Peter Widner, late of Philadelphia County, requests to take up 200 acres of land, in Oley near Anthony Lee’s land in said county. (Returned 200A for John Oyster on 29 November 1738. See Commission Book Patent A-1-170.) See Copied Survey C224-81. Patent A-7-170, dated 13 January 1738, recites the following: “And whereas the said Katherine Widner by her deed poll dated 26 February 1734 did sell set over, and deliver unto John Oyster of Hanover Township, Philadelphia County, the said 200 acres and all the improvements….. Philadelphia County Will Abstracts: Philadelphia Will G91: Catharine Weidner of Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, writ 22 Sep 1742, probated 18 Feb 1743. 1. To my son Henry Widener: The sum of 12 pounds, “for all I had reason to give him lease because he was disobedient after his father’s death and by his own will went from me and made himself to be his own master several years before the law giveth him to be free.” 2. To son Peter (“the eldest of my sons living with me at present time”): The new house as his own for his help to me as a father to his younger brothers and sisters. 3. The residue of my estate to be divided into three equal parts and go to the three younger sons, Peter to have first choice. The two youngest-Jacob and Isaac--are not yet of full age. 4. Executors: John Henry Calckgleaser and my daughter Trisena. 5. Witnessed by John Henry Hagerman, Leonard Keil, and Johannes Hildebrand. Abstracted taken from following transcription posted on the Internet: "The 22nd day of September, 1742, I, Catheirne Weidner in the County of Langaster and Township of Cokaligo, witue, being week of body, etc. I do nominate and apoint as my solle executors of this my last will and testament, John Henry Calckgleaser and my Toughter Trifena. I gif to my son Henry Widener 12 P., twelve pounds, for all I had reason to give him lease because he was disobedient after his fathers death and by his own will went from me and made himself to be his own master several years befor the law giveth him to be free. I give thirty pounds to doughter Trifena. Peter Weidner as the ealtest of my sons living with me at present time to have the new house as his own, for his help to me as a father to his junger brothers and sisters, --the house is not builded yet but shall be builded hereafter. Residue of estate bik and small goots and land to be divided into three ekal parts and go to three junger sons, Peter to have fist choice if he hould to his two junger broders till they are in full age, that is his junger broders Jacob and Isaac. Signed by mark Witnesses: John Henry Hagerman, Leonard Keil and Johannes Hildebrand. Proved by them at Cocalico before Conrad Weiser, Esq., by authority of Peter Evans, Register General, 18 Feb 1742-3." H19: Andreas Scroop (or Krobff, or Kroff) & his wife Isabel of Lancaster County enf-rel.to Catharine Whitener, widow, of same 100a on the Cocalico Creek [adj. Andreas Scroop, Nicholas Adams, Samuel Bear, John Wyrick Pence]: HISTORY: Part of 175a pat. 3 Jul 1736 to Andreas Scroop. --16 Dec 1736: Daniel Eicher, John Booman --Witness Daniel Eicher affirmed on 4 May 1752. G401: Andrew Kropff of Cocalico tp. rel.to Conrad Bisle, Israel Eckerlin, Samuel Eckerlin, Jacob Gass, and Peter Miller of the Brotherhood of the Society of Ephrata 75a on the Cocalico Creek [adj. Hans Shanove]: HISTORY: Part of larger tract pat. 3 Jul 1736 to Andrew Kropff. --11 Nov 1741: Joshua Lowe, John Morris H20: Henry Wittener (or Widener) & his wife Catharine and Jacob Widener & his wife Barbara, all of Cocalico tp. [two sons of Catharine Weidner, widow] rel.to Peter Widener, Isaac Widener, and Christopher Mossman, all of same] --Their right & title to 100a on Cocalico Creek: HISTORY: It being the same tract acquired by Catharine Weidner via Deed H19. By her last will & testament dated 22 Sep 1742, she devised the same to her son Henry and also to her three younger sons. --16 Aug 1750 H21: Peter Widener & his wife Susanna, late of Cocalico tp., and Isaac Widener of Cocalico tp. rel.to Christopher (also given as Christian) Mosseman of Cocalico tp. 100a on the Cocalico Creek: HISTORY: It being the same tract as given in the preceding indenture. --9 Oct 1751: George Kirhin | Schneider, Catharina (I41520)
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| 18 | FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE Exeter Township, Berks County, PA Marriages 1730 - 1800 14 Nov 1759 Edward George Martha Wooliston WOLLESON, SAMUEL, Bern. June 5, 1768 - July 4, 1768. Vol 2- 44. To son Samuel, 6 acres of land off the plantation where I now live and a dwelling house to be erected thereon. Also £3 yearly during life and after his decease to Rebecca his wife if she survive him. To son Joseph £60. To dau. Gobitha wife of Thos. WITHERS, £3 yearly during life and at her death £100 to her children. To son in law Wm. DAVIS, husband of my dau. Elizabeth, the upper half of my plantation in Bern, the whole containing 236 acres and allowance. To son in law Edward GEORGE, husband of dau. Martha, the remainder 1/2 of my said plantation. Exrs: sons-in-law Wm. DAVIS and Edward GEORGE. Trustees: friends Jos. PENROSE and Samuel HUGHES. Wit: Samuel EMBREE, Moses EMBREE, John PRICE. Edward George, III (Richard - Edward - Richard - George ) b. c1732, Pennsylvania. m. 11 mo. 14, 1759, Martha Woolaston, at Maiden Creek MM, Berks co., Pennsylvania. They migrated to North Carolina settling in an area that later became located in E. Tennessee. Edward GEORGE, died Abt. 1798 in Will dated 6-25-1798. He was the son of Richard GEORGE and Rebecca ELLIS. He married Martha WOOLASTON November 1757 at Maiden Creek Meeting, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Martha WOOLASTON, died after June, 1798. She was the daughter of Samuel WOOLASTON and Gobitha POWELL of Bern, formerly of Haverford. Edward and Martha died in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Edward George wrote his will in 1798. Both Edward & Martha died in Jefferson co., Tennessee. See ~ http://members.aol.com/woodchippy/george.htm From Will Book - 1 - Jefferson co., Tennessee: page 65 Will not dated but the Wills on adjoining pages are dated in 1801 & 1798: - Will of Edward George - A ll just debts paid by exectors. Son: Silas George, a 200 acres land on north side of French Broad River; son Edward George and dau. Rebecca Sellers, bottom land, 200 acres to George, remainder to Rebecca; son, Samuel George, 200 acres n.e. of the old place to the spring and creek also 37 acres on the island joining Silas; dau. Elizabeth McCollough 70 pounds; dau. Amy Kerr 70 pounds; dau. Martha Wallace 70 pounds, wife Martha George all other real estate and personal property. Executor: wife, Martha George Witness: Samuel McSpadden and John Donald Children of Edward and Martha George - Assume birth order Lost Creek MM, Jefferson co., East Tennessee - 1798, 10, 20, Edwards children dis joined Presbyterian church +A68. I. Silas b. 1760/65 - m. Mary -------; Lived in Jefferson Co., Tennessee. Received Land Grant from NC of 150 acres north of French Broad River. +A69. II. Rebecca b. 1760/70 m. John Sellers +A70. III. Amy b. Nov. 19, 1767 m. Robert Kerr +A71. IV. Elizabeth b. 1770-80 m. James McCollouch +A72. V. Edward,IV. b. 1760-70 m. Polly Hambright / Hammond +A73. VI. Martha b. 9-14-1770, d. at Maryville, Tn, 12-26-1848 married Jesse WALLACE in Jefferson Co., Tn. Jesse was born 10-4-1767 at Mecklenburg Co., NC; died at Maryville, 2-13-1854. ~ Their Children: Rebecca, Sarah, Barclay, Martha, Elizabeth, G.W. Campbell, William, Jane, Samuel, and Mary. +A74. VII. Samuel 1776-1840, moved to Tn. Married 1-24-1799, Barbara Leith 1780-1845. 8 children, youngest Isaac Wright George. | George, Edward (I18956)
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| 19 | From 1886 Cumberland Co. History: LEWIS BRIKER, retired farmer, Mechanicsburg, was born in Newville, this county, August 6, 1812, a grandson of David Bricker, a native of Lancaster County, Penn., who married a Miss Erbe and moved to Newville in 1806, where he kept a hotel and died. He had five children: Jacob; Elizabeth, wife of Henry Gebler; David; Mary, wife of Peter Dock; and John. Jacob, the eldest, was born in Cocalico Township, Lancaster Co., Penn., December 25, 1781, and married Miss Mary, daughter of Martin and Mary (Cap) Fry. He was a miller at Newville, and afterward built the Silver Spring mills, in Silver Spring Township; he died April 3, 1868; his wife was a member of the Lutheran Church. To this couple were born five children, one now living, Lewis. Lewis Bricker, the subject of this sketch, moved with his parents to Silver Spring Township, this county, when nearly a year old, and, when he was old enough, worked on his father’s farm and in the mill here until his marriage with his first cousin, Miss Elizabeth Fry, who was born January 1; 1815, in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, daughter of Peter and Sarah (Hauck) Fry. After his marriage, Lewis Bricker settled on his farm in Hampden Township, this county. Mrs. Bricker was a member of the Lutheran Church. Of the twelve children born to this union nine are living: Sarah, wife of John Smith, a baker and grocer of Princeton, Ill.; Martin, married to Miss Martha Mosser, resides on a farm near Camp Hill, this county; Mary, wife of George Martin, resides on a farm near Don Cameron, Perry Co., Penn.; Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Clark, on a farm in Silver Spring Township, this county; Jacob, married to Miss Susan Long (they reside on the old family farm in Hampden Township, this county); Theresa, wife of Franklin Fry, who works in the bessemer steel works at Steelton, Penn.; Clara, wife of Dr. John Sibert, of Steelton, Penn.; Ida, wife of Thomas L. Long, a brick manufacturer at Oskaloosa, Iowa; and Rebecca, wife of John Becker, dentist, Steelton, Penn. Mrs. Bricker died November 2, 1874, and Mr. Bricker then married for his second wife Mrs. Emeline Smick, widow of George Smick, a farmer, who died March 7, 1868. Mr. and Mrs. Smick had two children: one son, John W., born December 16,1852, is a miller in Adams County, married to Miss Hannah H., daughter of Absalom and Sarah (Plank) Asper. Mr. and Mrs. Bricker are members of the Lutheran Church. He is one of the few old settlers remaining, and has lived to see this county undergo many interesting and important changes. He stands high in the estimation of all, and is a descendant of one of the oldest families in Pennsylvania. | Bricker, David (I4601)
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| 20 | From another source: The names of Michael and Susanna Bracher Krieger are included in church records in Pennsylvania until 1751 in York Co, PA.The family is then included in church records in Maryland in 1753.They were married in Germany in the late 1720's. Strassburger's Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Vol. 1, pages 87-92: "On September 25, 1732 on the Loyal Judith, Hants Mickell Kragin was listed as being 31 years old (born about 1701).His name was also given as Hans Michael Criger and Hans Michael Krieger." By 1753 Michael and Susanna were in Frederick Co, MD, as Susanna was a sponsor at the baptism of a grandson.In 1757 Michael and Susanns recevied 145 acres of land called Batchellors Hall.In 1758 Michael received a patent of 393 acres of land called the resurvey of Anchor and Hope.In 1760 Michael Sr. deeded 112 acres of land to his son Michael Jr. for "five pounds twelve shillings Sterling money of Great Britain."In 1763 Michael Sr. sold 145 acres of land to his son Peter for 6 pounds 12 shillings.On the same day he sold 27 1/2 acres of land to Jacob Cline for 20 pounds.In 1764 he sold 80 acres to aniel Miller for 26 pounds 13 shillings.tis is the last time that Susanna's name is mentioned in legal matters. Cathy Barton, Criger Family from Germany to Webster Co, MO, FTM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Krieger's name is given in the list of male members of Rev. John Caspar Stoever's Lutheran Church, York Co, PA, with the date of his arrival at Philadelphia given as 1732 (George R. Prowell, HISTORY OF YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, VOLUME I, page 677). Clifford Canfield, NOTES ON THE TWO KRIEGER FAMILILES, page 1 ------------------------------------------------------ Michael Krieger's name is mentioned in connection with a session of the court at Lancaster, PA in November 1741 when some inhabitants near Codorus Creek petitioned for a new road.The petition was granted and the court appointed Woolrich Whisler, Michael Krieger, Michael Tanner, Michael Rolke, Adam Miller, and George Copel to "view and lay out the road." Clifford Canfield, NOTES ON THE TWO KRIEGER FAMILIES, page 1 I have seen some of Mr. Canfield's other research. His work is highly reliable. He would not identify Thaleischweiler as this immigrant's origin unless he had seen definitive proof. | Kruger, Michael (I21026)
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| 21 | From Lists of Swiss Emigrants to the American Colonies, Volume 1: page 99 From the Parish Zell, against all warnings and admonitions, there left for the purpose of going to Pennsylvania, Carolina, etc., the following persons: Departed 29 Aug 1734 Oberlangenhardt Hans Conradt Zuppinger wife Babelj Meyer, born 19 Mar 1689 Their children: 1. Margertlj, born 12 July 1718 2. Hans Uerech, born 20 Sep 1722 3. Heinrich, born 19 Feb 1730 4. Hans Caspar, born 21 Dec 1732 Bernhardt Furer, born 19 Sep 1697 wife Babelj Zuppinger, born 8 Aug 1697 Children: 1. Heinrich, born 6 July 1731 2. Hans Rudolff, born 27 Jan 1737 Casper Peter, born 27 Oct 1698 wife Maria Zuppinger, born 28 Feb 1699 (they married 17 July 1722) Children: 1. Hans Jacob, born 4 Mar 1723 2. Caspar, born 13 Aug 1724 3. Rudolf, born 25 Dec 1728 4. Margret, born 9 Sep 1734 5. Anna, born 19 Jan 1738 Note: I may have misread the test--the last two couples apparently migrated after 1734. | Zuppinger, Ulrich (I22584)
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| 22 | From the work of other researchers: (Not verified or checked) George first appears in Frederick Co., VA 08 Sep 1775 when he purchased 307 1/2 acres of land on Cedar Creek from William Vance (@6). George is shown as an assignee for John Ragley in the purchase of 3 acres of land one mile from Cedar Creek 14 Aug 1779 (@7). In this transaction George's last name is spelled Mauk and indicates the property was adjacent George's. In a Frederick Co., VA deed recorded 13 Sep 1779 George leased 115 acres (@8). In another deed 01 Oct 1779 George purchased this 115 acres and an additional 100 acres (@9). George and Sophia leased this land 01 Dec 1779 (@10) and sold the land 02 Dec 1779 (@11). George appears in the records of the St. Paul Lutheran's Church in Strasburg, VA starting in 1782, when he is listed as having paid money to the church.George's children and several grandchildren also appear in these church records, into the early 1800's. Of interest is several of the children of Peter Mauck Sr. of Tom's Brook, Frederick Co., VA appear in these same church records during this time period. George was granted power of attorney 22 Apr 1784 for George Volk for the administration of Volk's property (@12). One of the witnesses was Alexander Hite. George purchased an additional 10 acres on Cedar Creek adjacent his land 09 Mar 1790 (@13). In this deed George's last name was spelled Moke. George appears in the personal property tax lists of Frederick Co. VA from their inception in 1782, yearly thru 1807. This, with the below Will dates, would indicate he died between 1807 and the time the Will was proved in 1808. George also appears yearly in the property tax lists of Frederick Co., VA from 1782 through the time of his death. George's Will in Frederick Co., VA was dated 13 Sep 1803 and proved 04 Oct 1808 (@14). His will identifies his children as Daniel, Christopher, Catherina the wife of Jeremiah Eberly, Christina the wife of Jacob Harman, George and Susannah. In his Will George states that his son George married a woman contrary to his wishes and was otherwise disobedient, then leaves George Jr. only $1. George Sr. also mentioned owning land in both Frederick and Shenandoah Counties. George's personal property was appraised in Sept. 1808 (@15) and his estate sale was 28 Oct 1808 (@16). One of the buyers at George's estate sale was a Michael Mauck. This is very likely Michael Mauck, son of Frederick and Motlena Mauck, who owned property near Middletown, where George and Sophia lived. It would appear these two families of Mock/Mauck's knew of each other. It is possible they were related but the connection is not known or proven. Sophia also appears as a buyer at this sale. On 26 Dec 1818 Abraham Nisewander, executor of the Will of Christopher Mock, and Rosina Mock, sold Christopher's land on plot #11 in Middletown (@17). This deed states that Christopher had wanted this land rented until the death of his mother, after which it should be sold and the proceeds divided between his brothers and sisters. Sophia appears in the property tax lists of Frederick Co., VA residing adjacent Abraham Nisewinder and Isaac Hite (lived at Belle Meade) yearly from 1812 through 1821. The above Michael Mauck appears in these property tax lists adjacent George from 1806 until George's death, then adjacent Sophia through 1821. The tax lists are in order of visit alphabetical by the first initial of the last name, meaning the tax list cannot be used so show they lived adjacent each other. However, in the 1822 tax list Michael Mauck was charged 1800 dollars extra for buildings that had belonged to Sophia Mock. These tax lists show Michael owning 330 acres near Middletown. Of interest is that this family's last name is often spelled Muck or Muk. George's son Daniel appears in the 1810 census Frederick Co., VA as Muck and his descendants adopted this spelling in Fairfield Co., OH from 1820 onward. George's son George appears as George Muk in the 1810 census of Montgomery Co., VA and his descendants in Harrison Co., IN adopted this spelling from 1840 on. Perhaps it was because of the way it was pronounced. Research Notes: 1) Lancaster Co., PA Church Records of the 18th Century; Muddy Creek Lutheran Church Records; by F. Edward Wright 2) The History of Lancaster Co., PA by Ellis & Evans 1883 3) The Ancestors and Descendants of Israel and Barbara Kline LDS Film #1429817 which quotes; a) Lancaster Co. Historical Society Vol. 16 p.51 and b) Pennsylvania Germans Vol. 13 pp. 737-738. 4) Stover-Stoever-Staver-Stiver by Vernon Stiver 5) Rhineland Immigrants by Don Yoder 6) Frederick Co., VA Deed Book #17 p.160 7) Northern Neck Land Grants Vol III p. 37 by Gertrude Gray 8) Frederick Co., VA Deed Book #18 p.307 9) Frederick Co., VA Deed Book #18 p.309 10) Frederick Co., VA Deed Book #18 p.358 11) Frederick Co., VA Deed Book #18 p.360 12) Frederick Co., VA Deed Book #20 p.188 & 256 13) Northern Neck Land Grants Vol III p. 131 by Gertrude Gray 14) Frederick Co., VA Will Book #SC2 p.145 15) Frederick Co., VA Will Book #SC2 p.190 16) Frederick Co., VA Will Book #SC2 p.193 17) Frederick Co., VA Deed Book #41 p.341 | Mock, George (I19539)
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| 23 | George Petri, son of Peter Petri of Hoffenheim married at Eichtersheim in 1729. This George Petri was born 3 February 1705, baptized 7 February 1705 at Hoffenheim. He MAY be the George Petri who arrived at Philadelphia on the Ship Elizabeth in 1733. His calculated birth date in the Muddy Creek Reformed record is close but no so close as to draw certainty. There were others from Hoffenheim and Eichtersheim who settled near to or in the Muddy Creek area. Logic suggests that George Petry married twice. Petri Family in Tax Records: George Petry: Cocalico Twp.: 1761-1763, 100A Brecknock Twp.: 1763 Catharina Petry (?): Cocalico Twp.: 1769-1772, 140A [usu. taxed as Peterson] Adam Petry: Brecknock Twp.: 1769-1770 [inmate] John Petry: Brecknock Twp: 1769, 140A OC 1 Sep 1767: GEORGE PETRE (or Peter), decd., late of Cocalico tp., yeoman (306) PET/o eldest son John Petre: Father died intestate seized in possession of a 150a tract of warranted land in Brecknock tp., which the petitioner desires to hold. The deceased left a widow and six children (including one since dead in its minority, unmarried and without issue). RTBM at the next OC. OC 1 Sep 1767: GEORGE PETRE, decd., late of Cocalico tp. (310) MC: Anna Margaret Petre (age not given) CA Peter Feesor of Cocalico tp. & Peter Frankhouser of Brecknock tp. GDNS [Note: Part of the record appears to be missing. The guardians may have been appointed over more than one child.] OC 1 Dec 1767: GEORGE PETRE, decd. (323) REP/from SHF: 150a Brecknock tp. confirmed to eldest son John Petre; he to pay the other heirs. OC 7 Dec 1768: GEORGE PETRY, decd. (81) Adm. Catharine Petry & John Petry PA-BAL-DISTR to Catharine Petry (the widow), John Petry (e.s.), Elizabeth @ Leonard Getz, Anna Margaret Petry, & George Petry Waldschmidt: Hans Adam Petri, son of George Peter, m. 1 Jul 1766 [wife's name not given] MCR: George Pettery sponsored ch/o Nicklaus Holler & wife on 1 Jan 1752 George Petri & wife sp. ch/o Philipp Ranck on 11 Feb 1759 Anna Elisabeth, daughter of George Peter, sp. ch/o J. Philip Bechtel on 10 Dec 1754 Anna Elisabeth, daughter of George Petri, and Christoph Schaub sp. ch/o George Hofft & wife on 15 Apr 1755 Johannes Petry & Elisa Brucker sp. ch/o Adam Grul on 16 Mar 1760 Johannes Petry & Catharina Brucker sp. ch/o Jorg Urich & wife on 23 Nov 1764 John Petry & Barbara Becker sp. ch/o George Ury & Eva Margaret on 20 Mar 1768 George Petri & wife A.C. had baptized: 1. daughter bp. 24 Sep 1758 sp. Philip Bechtel & wife 2. Simon b. 27 Oct 1764 sp. Simon Wischan & wife 3. George b. 14 Jan 1767 sp. John George Uri & wife Adam Petry & Margaretha Frey sponsor ch/o Adam Grill on 28 Feb 1764 Adam Petry & wife A. Margareth had baptized: 1. Catharine b. 21 May 1767, bp. 31 May 1767 sp. Catharine, wife of George Petry, grandparents 2. Daniel b. 6 Jul 1768 sp. John Daniel Roth & Eva Margaret Frey 3. Regina b. 16 Nov 1771 sp. John Stein & wife Regina Conf. 1775: Margaret Petri, aged 16 Died 13 Jul 1767, John George Petri, aged 62 years, 6 months. Died 22 Aug 1767, Simon, son of the late John George Petri, aged three years less two months. Muddy Creek Lutheran KB: Elisabeth Petrin & Nicholas Weinhold sp. ch/o Christian Hartung on 14 June 1752 Johannes Petry & M.B. Backerin sp. ch/o Peter Backer on 1 Mar 1767 Catharina Petrin, widow, grandmother of the children, sp. ch/o Philip Becker & wife Catharina on 21 Aug 1782. George Petri sp. ch/o Lenert Gotz & wife Maria on 15 Feb 1784 Margreta Petryn sp. ch/o George Keller & wife Catharina on 17 May 1787 | Petri, George (I41400)
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| 24 | Her marriage proven via the records below: Germantown (St. Michael’s) Lutheran KB, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA: Lord’s Supper Communicants List 1760: Maria Veronica Pantleon, in this country for nine years, aged 20 years, by her mother Agnesa Catharina Saurbreyen, in this country for 11 years, aged 19 years, by her sister Friederich Pantleon’s wife --Listed next to each other. Lord’s Supper Communicants 1761: Christoph Friederich Pantleon, aged 25 years, and Catharina Pantleonin, aged 21 ¼ years, both in this country for 9 ½ years, they had one child, living on Fourth Street Philadelphia (St. Michael’s and Zion) Lutheran KB, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA: Married 15 May 1758: Jacob Blos and Rosina Sauerbrey Christoph Friederich Pantleon and his wife Regina Catharina had baptized: 1. Georg Ludwig, born 8 May 1763 Rosine Catharine, born 8 May 1737 in Wolbrunner Amt im H. Würtemberg. Parents: Georg Sauerbreÿ and his wife Margaretha. Aged 50 years, 6 months, and 4 days. | Sauerbrey, Regina Catharina (I75294)
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| 25 | http://dearmondnameorigin.blogspot.com/2017/ Perhaps the Deyermond surname can be found in a phone book somewhere in France today. However, it highly unlikely that it can be traced to historic indigenous origin in that country. On the other hand, there is compelling evidence that the Deyermond surname found today in the Counties Antrim and Down region originated from the Inishowen peninsula of County Donegal. The surname spelling Deyermond was used by the scribe who penned the will (see image below) in 1748 of James Deyermond who was the American immigrant progenitor of author Roscoe C. d'Armand's "line A". The scribe was seemingly familiar with the version of the name in Northern Ireland and was likely an Ulster immigrant himself. James was Roscoe d'Armand's immigrant ancestor by which Roscoe claimed French Huguenot paternal ancestry. Three of his distant male cousins, who are documented descendants of James, have each tested positive for Y SNP FGC4113, indicating paternal line descent from the clan of O'Duibhdhiorma, who are known to have inhabited eastern Inishowen in northern County Donegal since at least as far back as 1043 A.D., and well possibly back to the mid first millennium of the Christian era. Roscoe's Henry (line B) book chapter notes the spelling Deyermond being historically recorded on three separate instances during the 18th century in Pennsylvania. Roscoe also cites a 1779 record of a John Deyermond on page 302, which he attributes to line F. Consequently, there is abundant historical record that the Deyermond surname variant spelling was not unique to Counties Antrim and Down in Northern Ireland and Massachusetts, USA. In Ireland, Deyermond evolved from Diermond or Dyermond as did Deyarmond of Nova Scotia and Leck Parish, Donegal. Several books published by Irish authors attribute the many spelling variations to be indigenous to northwest Ulster and Inishowen of northern Donegal, which was one of the original counties of Ulster. The numerous spelling variations of Diermond, Dyermott, etc. were the Ulster versions of the Irish given name of Diarmuid. They were all substitutions used by Anglo-Irish recording officials to approximate the Irish surname of O'Duibhdhiorma. The Deyermonds of the environs of Belfast and Boston believe themselves to be, if not actually of French surname ancestry, then probably Scottish and totally unrelated to those "Irish whatever" from Donegal. The Deyermond story does correctly indicate adherence to "Calvinist" worship, which is a common British Isles term for Presbyterian. This suggests why the Protestant Deyermonds of Belfast and Boston so forcefully refute that they are connected with native Irish Donegal variations of DeArmond which derived from Catholic O'Duibhdhiorma. From the Research of William Randolph D'Armand: James the immigrant. The first D’Armond in our line to come to America was James Dearmond/Dermond/Deyermond (b. abt. 1710, British Isles, probably Ulster, Ireland, d. 1748, West Hanover, Pennsylvania). James is my 5th great-grandfather. That makes me the 8th generation in America. His parents are unknown. We do not know whether James was accompanied by his first wife, whose name is unknown and who is my 5th great-grandmother, when he immigrated to America. She may have come to America with James, or she may have died before he came. James settled in Lancaster County (now Dauphin County, which was carved out of Lancaster County in 1785), Pennsylvania and died in West Hanover, Pennsylvania in 1748, only 13 years after his arrival in America. He was apparently born in Ireland about 1710.[1] He grew up in the British Isles, presumably Ireland, and there married his first wife, by whom he had one child, Thomas, my 4th great-grandfather. James came to America about 1735. James’ first wife apparently died shortly before or after 1735. In 1737 he married Mary Johnston (b. about 1715, County Tyrone, Ireland), who had come to America with her parents. Mary’s father was killed by Indians. James and Mary had four children - John, Richard, Margaret and Sarah. James and Mary may be buried in unmarked graves in the old “English Cemetery” near Grantville, Pennsylvania, now known as the Hanover Church cemetery, where their son Richard is buried. [2] Origin and Immigration: Who was James? Where was he from? Why did he come to America? I think it probable that James was a Presbyterian from Ulster who came to Pennsylvania in 1735 in a group organized by Reverend Richard Sankey, a Presbyterian minister, and that he came to escape religious discrimination and for economic opportunity. My belief that he immigrated with Rev. Sankey corresponds to the speculation in the d’Armand book, which I think is correct although I have found no documentation proving it.[3] James died (and presumably had lived) in West Hanover Township, where Rev. Sankey’s church was located. Rev. Sankey had come to Pennsylvania in 1735, the same year as James. In his will James names Rev. Sankey guardian of his children. He named one of his sons Richard, and one of his daughters Sarah, the name of Rev. Sankey’s wife. Richard is buried in the cemetery of the Hanover Church, where Rev. Sankey served for 21 years. And we know that it was common for Irish Presbyterians in Ulster to immigrate to America in groups organized by Presbyterian ministers. The Inishowen peninsula, ancient home of James’ ancestors the O'Duibhdhiorma, is in Ulster. The conclusion that James was a Presbyterian and immigrated with Rev. Sankey is our best clue to James’ early life. It allows us to make some reasonable speculations based on the history of the times. It seems likely that James was part of a large migration of Protestants from the Ulster province of Ireland to America that took place 1720-1775. Many of the immigrants to Pennsylvania were “Scots-Irish” from Ulster province in the northern part of Ireland.[4] They are often called “Ulster Scots.” In America they strenuously objected to being called Irish, and came to be known as the Scots-Irish: they were of Scottish heritage but came to America from Ireland, where their families had lived for only a few generations.[5] In the 1600s, some 200,000 people had fled Scotland for Ireland. King James I of England and Scotland (of King James Bible fame) was Protestant, and suppressed Catholicism in Ireland. Among other things, he confiscated the ancestral lands of the Gaelic Irish nobility (Catholic) in Ulster and created the Plantation of Ulster in 1609. The suppression of Catholicism endured throughout the 1600s. Many Protestants from Scotland, largely Presbyterian, immigrated to Ulster with the encouragement of the English crown. But these were turbulent times in Ulster, with unending struggles in which religion and politics intertwined. By the 1710s and 1720s, many of the Scots whose families had come to Ireland in the preceding century were suffering from violence from the Irish Catholics and from deteriorating economic and political conditions. In 1720, only fifteen years before James came to America, the first mass migration from Ireland to America began. Most of the emigrants were Ulster Scots. Some 145,000 Scots came to America between 1707 and 1775. “The Ulster Scots emigrated in groups, generally organized by their Presbyterian ministers, who negotiated with shippers to arrange passage. At first, the Ulster Scots emigrated to Boston, but some violent episodes of New England intolerance persuaded most, after 1720, to head for Philadelphia, the more welcoming seaport of the more tolerant colony of Pennsylvania. More thinly settled than New England, Pennsylvania needed more settlers to develop and defend the hinterland.”[6] This typical scenario seems to match closely the story of James’ immigration with one notable exception - as far as is known, James was not Scottish. We know from Y DNA that his ancient ancestry was Irish. The Irish did not come to America in large numbers until the potato famine that occurred in the mid-19th century. James fit into this system not because he was Scottish, but because he was Presbyterian. James’ early ancestors were certainly Catholic, like all early Christians in Ireland. However, we know that many Irish Catholics converted from Catholicism to Protestantism in the 1600s to avoid violence and discrimination, and James’ ancestors were apparently among them. According to Mr. Deyarmie, during this period similar considerations caused our ancestors to change their Gaelic names to Ulster variations of the current name, such as Diermond, Dermond and Dyermott. See “Irish Ancestry,” above, and appendix. James had reasons to emigrate similar to those of the Scottish Presbyterians living in Ulster - religious animosity and violence between the Catholic Irish and the Protestants, political turmoil and economic hardship. So it was that James joined the Scots in the migration to America. Early documentation: The first record of James in America is a warrant was issued to “James Darn” for 250 acres of land in Hanover Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on January 18, 1737. This tells us that James was in Pennsylvania before that date, and was a landowner. In 1787 a survey of the grant was made and a new warrant was issued to James’ son Richard, which referred to the original warrant as being issued to James DeErmond alias James Darn. So the spelling of the name in the records was improved.[7] The wills of both James d’Armond and his second wife Mary Johnson are in the d’Armand book, pages 595 and 606, in typed transcription. James’ handwritten will is posted on my entry for him on ancestry.com, where it can be enlarged. The wills give us some reliable information about James and Mary. In the typed transcript of James’ will, the name is spelled Deyermond in the text but d’Armond for the signature. In the original handwritten version, which was plainly not written by James (who appears to have had difficulty writing his name), the name is spelled Deyermond; the signature is illegible but appears to be Dermond. In Mary’s will the name is spelled Dermond throughout the text; I have not seen the handwritten document but doubt that she wrote it herself. I speculate that both James and Mary were illiterate. They could pronounce their last name, but not spell it. So the scribes who wrote their names (a lawyer or notary writing a will or deed, a clerk writing an official record) spelled it as they heard it. I suspect that someone taught James to “draw” his name and that is what we see as his signature on his will - he probably had no idea if it was spelled correctly. The grave marker of their son Richard spells his name DEARMOND (in all caps). James’ will was written in May, 1748, only one month before he died. He recites that he is “sick and in all probability nearing my latter end.” It appears that all of their children were then living with James and Mary, the oldest (John) being only about 10 years old. Thomas was about 18 and it is not clear where he was living. We have no record of James date of birth but the ages of his children suggest that James was young, perhaps about 40 years old. James left Mary one-half of his movable property and “full possession of the Dwelling houses so long as she continue to live with my children in Chastity and widowhood.” So she would lose the house if she remarried. He also left Mary the “farm or plantation and working creatuers [sic] and working instruments…for use while in widdowhood [sic] living with my children schooling them & bringing them up….” Again, she would lose these things if she remarried. He then instructed his executors to make a “just Division” of the remaining half of his movable property among his children at such time as the executors saw fit, but “not at all while they comfortably live together.” He went on to provide that at “whatever time the family is Divided,” he leaves to John “the place I bought from Mary McNeely” and to Richard “this place,” presumably the family home. James’ will mentions Thomas and refers to him as his son. He said that he “loved him more” than the other children. He left Thomas an additional five pounds, his loom, and “my Blew Coatt and beset hatt.” So this establishes that James did have a son named Thomas (my 4th Great-grandfather), obviously by a previous wife. From this it appears that James was a farmer, owned two tracts of land, had a happy home, and was making provision in his will to keep it that way. Mary’s will refers to “my brother Richard Johnson” which establishes that her maiden name was Johnson (sometimes seen Johnston). Mary’s will was not written until 1779, some 31 years after James died.[8] She mentions four children - Richard Dermond, John Dermond, Margaret Johnson and Sarah Robertson. This establishes the children of James and Mary and the married names of their daughters. She does not mention Thomas, who was not her son. Mary’s will left all of her land to Richard, but he was required to pay John 100 pounds. She left 100 pounds to her daughter Margaret and 50 pounds to her daughter Sarah, showing that they were still alive in 1779. She also mentions grandchildren James Robertson and Mary Johnson, thus identifying them as children of daughters Sarah and Margaret. Other documentation: From their wills it seems that James and Mary enjoyed a reasonably typical life for people of their place and time. It is surprising, therefore, that they appear to be largely absent from the records of the time, apart from the land grants and the wills. I have looked online and in the Pennsylvania section of the EBRP library (which is good) for mention of James or his family. I found very little. The best was three entries in a multivolume work first published in the 1880s.[9] The name is spelled both Deyarmond and DeYarmond. This is not an official record, and no sources are cited. In Ammon Stapleton, Memorials of the Huguenots in America (1901),[10] there is a “General List of Huguenot Immigrants to Pennsylvania.” The list includes: “De Armand, James, Dauphin, prior to 1740” (page 150). In Chapter XIV, there appears the following entry: “In West Hanover, Dauphin County, died in 1748 James De Armand, a name rendered famous in American history by the distinguished services of the Marquis De Armand, the noted French general, who commanded ‘De Armand’s Legion’ during the Revolution.” (Page 125) A footnote to the latter entry says: “James De Armand left a widow, Mary, and children John, Richard, Margaret and Sarah.” Thus this book suggests that James was a Huguenot (French Protestant). We now know that this is incorrect and that James was not French but Irish. The list of qualified Huguenot ancestors published by the National Huguenot Society does not include James.[11] James’ son Richard, my 4th great grand-uncle, remained in Pennsylvania when Thomas and John migrated to North Carolina. A bronze plaque at the Hanover Cemetery in Lancaster County lists Richard among the veterans of the Revolutionary War buried there. Richard was a slaveholder. He ran an ad in the Pennsylvania Packet, a Philadelphia newspaper, on July 10, 1786, in which he posted an $8.00 reward for the return of a 28 year-old Negro named Tom, who had run away. The ad is signed "Richard Dearmond, Hanover Township, Dauphin Co., June 27th, 1786." Richard was also politically active. The September 14, 1799 Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette, reprinting an item from the August _8, 1799 Oracle of Dauphin, reported that Richard was one of six deputies from West Hanover Township who attended a meeting subsequent to the election of James Ross as Governor of Pennsylvania. A photo of his grave marker is posted on my tree on ancestry.com. The d’Armand book identifies only one sibling of James - Henry D’Armond, founder of Line B. This line apparently soon died out as Henry had only one known son, Henry, Jr., and that son had only daughters. He may have had a second son, Joseph, but that is uncertain. In my research I have come across individuals with names similar to ours living in Pennsylvania at the same time as James and Mary. I do not know if they are related. They could be unrelated descendants of other DeArmond immigrants, or distant relatives. In his book, Roscoe d’Armand identifies 16 lines with DeArmond surname variants, 11 of whom settled in Pennsylvania like James. The d’Armand book (2nd edition published in 1986) says that the parentage of James has not been established. I have found nothing else. I think it is at this point that reliable history of our direct line ends. [1] A professional genealogist says that James came from County Tyrone, but cites no sources. See discussion of his son Thomas. [2]d’Armand book, page 27. [3] Sankey, a native of Ireland, was born about 1712 and came to America in 1735 (age 23). His name is sometimes seen as “Sinque.” He had studied theology in Glasgow, Scotland and became the first pastor of Donegal Presbytery (later called Hanover Church) in West Hanover Township (later Dauphin County), Pennsylvania. He was taken “on trial” by that congregation in 1735, and after a plagiarism scandal was ordained in 1738, and served that church for 21 years. In 1735-1736 he met and married Sarah Thomson, daughter of Rev. John Thomson, pastor of the Buffalo Church in Mecklenburg Sounty. There is a biographical sketch of Sankey in Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, available online. There is no mention of the circumstances of his immigration to America. See also Worth S. Ray, The Mecklenburg Signers and Their Neighbors, and copy of historical marker and other data about Hanover Church online. [4]Traditionally Ireland has been divided into four provinces - Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht/Connaught. The province of Ulster comprised nine counties, including Donegal, Down and Tyrone. [5] Scotch is a whiskey; Scots are people. The Scots-Irish settled mainly in the Appalachian Mountains running from Pennsylvania to Georgia, and are the forebears of the people later disrespectfully called “hillbillies” and “rednecks.” They are famously hardy and stubborn people. Scots-Irish including some of our great pioneers such as Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Davy Crockett, and Kit Carson, at least 11 presidents, and great soldiers such as Stonewall Jackson, Sam Houston, George Patton and Ulysses S. Grant. Jim Webb, Born Fighting, pages 10-11. [6] Alan Taylor, American Colonies - The Settlement of North America, page 317. See also Jim Webb, Born Fighting-How the Scots-Irish Shaped America, pages 114-117. [7] d’Armand book, page 27, footnote 3. [8]The Index to the Wills and Intestate Records of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 1729-1850 says that Mary Dearmond died in 1780. [9]Engle, Notes and Queries Historical and Genealogical Chiefly Relating to Interior Pennsylvania. The DeArmond entries are at First and Second Series, Vol. II, page 429; Third Series, Vol. I, page 103; and Third Series, Vol. III, page 235. The information in this work generally corresponds to the information discussed above. I note that the entries show only John, Richard, Margaret and Sarah as James’ children with Mary. They do not list my 4th great-grandfather Thomas as a child of James, perhaps because he was not a child of Mary, and perhaps because he was born before James came to Hanover Township and the author may not have had access to birth records or other information that he was a child of James. In addition, this work gives us the following about the family of James’ son Richard: Richard, born September 1, 1743, died November 17, 1802. He married Eleanor Stewart, born May 4, 1753, died February 19, 1830. Eleanor was the daughter of Andrew Stewart and Mary Dinwiddie. Richard and Eleanor had the following children: (i) James, born October 2, 1782, died January 7, 1812 (ii) Mary, married James McCreight (iii) Eleanor, born April 17, 1788 (iv) Andrew Stewart, born March, 1791, married and left issue (v) Margaret, born March 1, 1793, died May 6, 1724 [sic - should be 1824] (vi) Matilda Dinwiddie [10] Available online [11]P. William Filby, The Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s,[11] says that James DeArmand immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1740, but the source cited is the Ammon Stapleton book that clearly says “prior to” 1740. The other source cited in the Index is Gail Breitbard, The Lost Palatine, No. 15, chapter entitled “Some 1816 Residents of Mississippi,” pp. 1-2. I have not found that book. Old Hanover Church Records - Dearmond Entries Posted 04 May 2017 by Fred Mixdorf Old Hanover Church. The Old Hanover Church surely was an important feature in the life of the immigrant James Dearmond and his family. We are fortunate to have a history of the church written by a pastor in 1878. Thomas H. Robinson, “Early History of the Old Hanover Church, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania,” contained in Historical Sketch of Old Hanover Church published by Dauphin County Historical Society, full text available online. The Old Hanover Church stood in what was originally Lancaster County. Dauphin County was carved out of Lancaster in 1785, and the church fell in Dauphin. The town is Grantville. The church building no longer stands, but the graveyard is there and is also known as the “Old English Graveyard.” The original name of the church was Manada, the name of a nearby creek. Grantville is 12 miles from West Hanover Township, where James lived. It is 11 miles from Harrisburg. The church was founded in 1735. Some of the earliest records are unfortunately lost, but what remains are collected in Rev. Thompson’s book. Rev. Richard Sankey, a theology student, was chosen to be its first pastor and served for 21 years. James is not mentioned in existing church records. This is not surprising since he died only 13 years after the church was founded and the earliest records no longer exist. However, there is one entry recording his wife Mary: “Marey [sic - Mary?] Dermond” is on a 1759 list of “Hanover Ass’ts for the King’s Use.” She donated 1 shilling 6 pence.[1] Nor is my 4th great-grandfather Thomas mentioned in the existing records. Again, this is not surprising. He left Pennsylvania for North Carolina in about 1760, while still a young man. However, James’ son Richard remained in Pennsylvania when his half-brother Thomas migrated to North Carolina. Richard and his wife Eleanor are buried in the old graveyard - a photo of their tombstone is attached to my tree on ancestry.com. A bronze plaque at the graveyard lists Richard among the veterans of the Revolutionary War buried there. And Richard and Richard’s family appear frequently in church records. The name “Robert [sic - Richard?] Dermond” appears on a petition signed by members of the church in 1769.[2] In 1787 “Richard De Armond” signed the call to Rev. James Snodgrass to be pastor of the church.[3] A list of the “Names of Heads of Families about the Year 1788” includes “Richard Dearmond.”[4] Eleanor, daughter of “Richard and Eleanor Dearmond,” was born April 17, 1788 and baptized June 15, 1788.[5] Andrew Stewart, son of “Eleanor and Richard Dearmond,” was baptized in March, 1791.[6] A list of “Contributors and Members of the Congregation from 1787 to 1842” includes “Richard Dearmond 1878-1802” and “Eleanor Dearmond 1803-1827.”[7] In April, 1797 the church assessed its members an amount equal to the county tax for the purpose of completing the graveyard wall, and Richard Dearmond was assessed 4£ 19s.[8] Church records also show that “Polly Dearmond” married John McCreight on November 15, 1804.[9] The church burial records record the following burials: 1) Richard Dearmond, born September 1, 1743, died November 17, 1802, 2) Eleanor Dearmond, widow of Richard, born May 4, 1753, died February 19, 1830, 3) James Dearmond, son of Richard, born October 2, 1782, died January 7, 1812, and 4) Margaret Dearmond, born March 1, 1793, died May 6, 1824.[10] [1] Page 15. [2] Thomas H. Robinson, Historical Sketch of Old Hanover Church, page 19 (available on ancestry.com). [3] Ibid, page 22. [4] Ibid, page 23. [5] Ibid, page 28. [6] Ibid, page 29. [7] Ibid, page 31. [8] Ibid, page 35. [9] Ibid, page 26. [10] Ibid, page 40. Spelling of name Dearmond/DeArmond/D'Armond Posted 04 May 2017 by Fred Mixdorf Spelling of the Family Name There are many variations of the spelling of our family name. In the United States, it seems to be most frequently spelled DeArmond or Dearmond. I have been unable to ascertain the original spelling brought to America from Ireland. It appears probable that it will never be discovered unless the identity of James’ parents in Ireland are someday identified. We have few signatures of our early ancestors to rely on, and spellings by others who entered their names in records are unreliable. For the reasons discussed below, I think the most likely spelling of the surname brought from Ireland was Dearmond. I suspect that James was illiterate, and I doubt that he knew the spelling of his name. He would pronounce it to scribes such as the notary who wrote his will and they would simply spell it as they heard it. The only signature of James that I have found is the one on his will.[1] Unfortunately, the surname and especially the first three letters are illegible. Thus we have no first-hand information as to how James spelled his name. The name seems to be Dermond or Dearmond. The handwriting is so bad that I suspect that James was taught to “draw” his name, although it is possible that the poor signature was a result of illness - he died in a month. The d’Armand book spells James’ name d’Armond, saying that this is the spelling of James’ signature on his will. But close examination of the signature does not support that reading. The text of James’ handwritten will (clearly not written by James) spells it Deyermond.[2] The earliest record we have of James is the 1737 land grant which spells the name Darn, clearly an error.[3] The name is spelled Dermond in the will of James’ second wife, Mary. However, Mary did not write the will and signed with her mark, so we do not have her signature.[4] It is spelled the same way in the only early church record that mentions her: “Marey [sic] Dermond” is on a 1759 list of “Hanover Ass’ts for the King’s Use.”[5] But in a 1781 record in the administration of her estate it is spelled Dearmond, as is the name of her son Richard. Thus there is some evidence that the spelling used in the earliest days after the immigration was Dermond. And we know that Dermond was a form used in Ireland - it is a reduced Anglicized form of the Gaelic name of our ancient ancestors the O’Duibhdhiorma. See discussion in Appendix 9. But the slim evidence we have is from records written by others, and is not sufficient to establish that Dermond was the spelling used by James and Mary. However, it does appear that James’ children used the Dearmond spelling. Indeed, if James did not know how to spell his family name, it is most unlikely that his children would have known, and some spelling would have to have been adopted. The best evidence we have of the usage in the second generation is the signatures of James’ sons Thomas and John. A promissory note in the estate records of Thomas, my 4th great-grandfather, bears Thomas’ signature and clearly spells the name Dearmond. His will, if any, is not in the record. In other places Thomas’ name appears Dermond and d’Armond. John’s signature appears on his will and spells the name Dearmond.[6] James’ son Richard also spelled it Dearmond. The d’Armand book says Richard’s name originally appeared on tax rolls as Dermond or Dermont, but eventually was seen as Dearmond.[7] Richard’s grave marker spells his name DEARMOND (in all caps). Other evidence of the Dearmond spelling includes two newspaper items, census records and tax records (all attached to my entry for him on ancestry.com) plus numerous records of the Old Hanover Church.[8] So it seems that by the second American generation the family had adopted the Dearmond spelling. My 3rd great-grandfather Samuel also seems to have spelled the name Dearmond, as his father Thomas did. Again, we do not have his signature to confirm the spelling. But records written by others, including Louisiana and Mississippi land records and maps, and the sparse records in his succession, spell it that way. So does a petition to Congress that he signed in 1802. The d’Armand book also spells it Dearmond. And Samuel’s son John (my 2nd great-grandfather) signed his name Dearmond on a real estate transaction in 1826.[9] So, although the spelling is not always consistent in records prepared by others, it appears that my 4th great-grandfather Thomas, my 3rd great-grandfather Samuel, and my 2nd great-grandfather John spelled the name Dearmond. A split appears to have occurred in the more recent generations, when Dearmond was eventually abandoned in favor of DeArmond and D’Armond. It appears that for a time several spellings were used practically interchangeably. John’s son Ira G. (my great-grandfather) signed his name Dearmond on his 1852 marriage record. But the signature of his wife Minerva appears in Ira’s 1918 succession records and she spells the name D’Armond. The typewritten papers in Ira’s succession spell it D’Armond for Ira, his wife Minerva, and all of his children. But in a supporting affidavit Ira’s son John C. signed his name DeArmond and Ira’s son Ira U. signed his name Dearmond.[10] So the name is spelled three ways in the succession. Ira’s grave marker spells it DeArmond. Samuel’s son Thomas Flenniken (my 2nd great-uncle) apparently spelled it D’Armond, as that is the spelling on his grave marker. Thomas Flenniken died in 1865, so this spelling was used at least that early. The spelling fluctuation continued with my grandfather Joshua. On his matrimonial bond dated December 19, 1896, he signed his name Dearmond. He also signed it that way on his 1918 draft registration card. And his signature appears on two documents in his succession file, on both of which he signed Dearmond. But by the end of his life he used DeArmond, which appears on his grave marker and in his obituary. My father’s generation compounded the mystery. The oldest (Velfort) and the fifth oldest (Willie) of Joshua’s children spelled it DeArmond, as do the grave markers of the three who died as children. The other five spelled it D’Armond. My cousin Lance D’Armond recalls that his father Virgil told him the story of this spelling. In the 1930s, four of the brothers were living in an apartment in downtown Baton Rouge - Virgil, Stanley, Maurice and Reymond. A family living in Gonzales (as Lance recalls) named DeArmond, apparently unrelated to us, ran into financial difficulties. Because of the similarity of names, the brothers were mistakenly harassed by creditors of the family in Gonzales. To avoid these problems, they decided to have their names legally changed to D’Armond. Maple, also living in Baton Rouge, agreed to go along. This story may be correct in its essence, but the EBRP clerk of court has no record of the names being changed legally. The brothers may simply have agreed informally to start using the D’Armond spelling.[11] In summary, the early variations in the spelling of our surname were probably caused by phonetic spellings by others of names pronounced orally. In this history, I normally follow the spellings in the d’Armand book unless my own research suggests otherwise.[12] We now know that our D’Armond ancestry is Irish. In Ireland, the name was originally O’Duibhdhiorma. Over the centuries it evolved into many variants. It is possible, perhaps even likely, that the DeArmond/D’Armond variants, both used in our line, were never used in Ireland and did not appear until the family came to America. It appears that our ancestors did not enjoy a stable name and that numerous variants have been used even until today. [1] d’Armand book, pages 28 and 595. [2] An 1881 book on Pennsylvania genealogy spells it Deyermond and DeArmond. Engle, Notes and Queries Historical and Genealogical Chiefly Relating to Interior Pennsylvania. The relevant entries are at First and Second Series, Vol. II, page 429; Third Series, Vol. I, page 103; and Third Series, Vol. III, page 235. [3] In 1787 a survey of the grant was made and a new warrant was issued to James’ son Richard, which referred to the original warrant as being issued to James DeErmond alias James Darn. d’Armand book, page 24, sketch on page before page 27, and page 27 footnote 3. [4] Posted on my entry for Mary on ancestry.com. Mary also signed papers in James’ estate with her mark. [5] Thomas H. Robinson, “Early History of the Old Hanover Church, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania,” contained in Historical Sketch of Old Hanover Church published by Dauphin County Historical Society, full text available online. [6]These documents are posted on my entries for Thomas and John on ancestry.com. [7] d’Armand book, page 202. [8]The existing records of the Old Hanover Church are copied in Thomas H. Robinson, “Early History of the Old Hanover Church, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania,” contained in Historical Sketch of Old Hanover Church published by Dauphin County Historical Society, full text available online. Richard and Richard’s family appear frequently in church records. The name “Robert [sic] Dermond” appears on a petition signed by members of the church in 1769. [Page 50] In 1787 “Richard De Armond” signed the call to Rev. James Snodgrass to be pastor of the church. [Page 22] A list of the “Names of Heads of Families about the Year 1788” includes “Richard Dearmond.” [Page 23] Eleanor, daughter of “Richard and Eleanor Dearmond,” was born April 17, 1788 and baptized June 15, 1788. [Page 28] Andrew Stewart, son of “Eleanor and Richard Dearmond,” was baptized in March, 1791. [Page 29] A list of “Contributors and Members of the Congregation from 1787 to 1842” includes “Richard Dearmond 1878-1802” and “Eleanor Dearmond 1803-1827.” [Page 31] In April, 1797 the church assessed its members an amount equal to the county tax for the purpose of completing the graveyard wall, and Richard assessed its members an amount equal to the county tax for the purpose of completing the graveyard wall, and “Richard Dearmond” was assessed 4£19s. [Page 35] Church records also show that “Polly Dearmond” married John McCreight on November 15, 1804. [Page 26] The church burial records record the following burials: 1) “Richard Dearmond,” born September 1, 1743, died November 17, 1802, 2) “Eleanor Dearmond,” widow of Richard, born May 4, 1753, died February 19, 1830, 3) James Dearmond,” son of Richard, born October 2, 1782, died January 7, 1812, and 4) “Margaret Dearmond,” born March 1, 1793, died May 6, 1824. [Page 40] [9]East Feliciana Parish Notarial Records A-B, page 220. [10] No. 2958, 22nd Judicial District Court, EBRP (1918). [11]Louisiana did not require birth certificates until 1918. Any that were issued before that are in the state archives in Baton Rouge. The archives has no birth record for my father, Stanley, who was born in 1915. [12] In doing research on ancestry.com, search under “d*armond” to get results of different spellings. Preview not available. Download to view. Life of James Dearmond William Randolph D'Armond William Randolph D'Armond originally shared this on 04 Nov 2016 Linked To Saved by Comments | Deyermond, James (I64114)
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| 26 | http://www.rootsweb.com/~paberks/familyfolder/weber.html OF BERKS COUNTY This file was submitted to the Berks County List by: Mary Jo CHRISTLE WEBER (b ca 1707) and ANNA MISCHLER (b ca 1710) emigrated from Schwarzenburg, Bern, Switzerland at ages 28 and 25 on the Bilander Oliver entering the port of Philadelphia on 26 Aug 1735. With them were 7-yr-old son Hans (born April/bapt May 1728) and 3-yr-old son Christian (bapt 13 Nov 1732) (see ship's list and Wahlern, Bern Switzerland Church Records). This family may have settled first in Berks then moved to Warwick/Cocalico, Lancaster Co. Certainly Christle (Christian) and Anna Weber had more children. Could Hans born 1728 actually be Hans George Weber of Berks/Lancaster County? On 8 Oct 1754, Christian Weber (b 1732) m Anna Maria DORNBACH dau of Anton Dornbach (Waldschmidt Ch Rec; they lived on 100+ acre farm betw E. Cocalico and Brecknock Twp, Lanc Co). Any relationship b/w Anton Dornbach and Dornbachs of Munnerbach in parish of Hochstenbach (to America in 1744) or Johannes Dornbach from Wied in the parish of Altstadt (came to America as a widower)? Children of Christian Weber and Anna Maria Dornbach who married 8 Oct 1754 were: Anna Maria Weber (m Peter Frey on 6 May 1784, lived Lanc Co Brecknock Twp / Elizabeth Twp, ch Elizabeth b 13 Dec 1789 --Royer's Ref); Jacob Weber; Susanna Weber (m Peter Reist); Maria Weber (m Heinrich Gut on 24 Oct 1783 Muddy Creek Ref); Elizabeth Weber (m Philip Jung/Young); 6- Johnannes Weber; 7- Johan Heinrich Weber (born 15 Jan 1773 Lancaster Co and died 24 Apr 1851 Lancaster Co); married Eve/Eave (who was b 15 June 1780 - d. 21 May 1862); both buried Muddy Creek Cem. - 06/19/00 19:02:57 My Email:maccrac@uakron.edu Comments: Looking for Christian Weber, b ca 1707 Switzerland; wife Anna Mischler b ca 1710; they were married in 1728 acc to Schwarzenburg, Bern church records. To America on the Bilander Oliver in Aug 1735 with two sons Hans and my progenitor Christian who marries Anna Maria Dornbach in 1754 (Waldschmidt Ch Rec); lived Cocalico, Lancaster Co. Christian d Feb 1814; left wife Anna Maria and 5 ch - 3 sons, 2 dau. | Weber, Christian (I32910)
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| 27 | I have not found documentation of the Pembrookshire origin. However, it is oft repeated. Findmypast has the following Hudson children born in Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales: --------, born 1709 Nicholas, born 1711 Georgius,born 1713 Guilelmus, born 1717 Jenatta Hudson died in 1717 --I don't have a subscription--but these children would fit George Hudson of Lancaster County. Land of George Hudson, Sr. 314a Caernarvon tp. war. 14 4mo. 1720 to George Hudson sur. 27 Oct 1720 pat. 1 Sep 1739 to warrantee (A-9-86) 42a Caernarvon tp. war. 12 11mo. 1741 to George Hudson sur. 24 2mo. 1742 pat. 30 Aug 1743 to warrantee (A-11-201) MM-377: George Hudson, fuller, & his wife Jane of Heidelberg tp. [he the son of Charles Hudson, deceased, who was the eldest son of George Hudson, deceased, late of Caernarvon tp.] enf-rel.to Nicholas Hudson, yeoman, of Caernarvon tp. [the son of the said George Hudson, deceased] --His undivided third part of two adjoining tracts: (1.) 314a Caernarvon tp. and (2.) 42a Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Same tracts patented to George Hudson, the first pat. 1 Sep 1739 (Ref. PB A-9-86) and the second 30 Aug 1743 (Ref. PB A-11-201). By his last will & testament dated 9 Nov 1746, George Hudson devised the same to his three surviving sons, to wit, Charles Hudson (the eldest), Nicholas Hudson (party hereto), and William Hudson. By his last will & testament dated 3 Jan 1748/49, Charles Hudson devised his right & title to his three sons, to wit, Joshua Hudson, William Hudson, & George Hudson (party hereto). On 22 Dec 1768, Joshua Hudson & William Hudson (said sons of Charles) released their right & title to their brother George. --3 June 1772 W129: Jonathan Hudson, yeoman, of Caernarvon tp. mort.to Moses Brinton, yeoman, of Leacock tp. 100a Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Part of a larger tract pat. 1 Sep 1739 to George Hudson (Ref. PB A-9-86). By his last will & testament, George Hudson devised the larger tract to his son Nicholas. By his last will & testament, Nicholas Hudson devised 100a to his son Jonathan [the party hereto]. 24 Nov 1783: John Watson & Terrens Duffey --William Brinton & Joseph Brinton, the executors of Moses Brinton, ack.sat. 20 Aug 1794. W131: Elijah Hudson, yeoman, of Caernarvon tp. mort.to Moses Brinton, yeoman, of Leacock tp. 100a Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Part of a larger tract pat. 1 Sep 1739 to George Hudson (Ref. PB A-9-86). By his last will & testament, George Hudson devised the larger tract to his son Nicholas. By his last will & testament, Nicholas Hudson devised 100a to his son Elijah [the party hereto]. 24 Nov 1783: John Watson & Terrens Duffey --Moses Brinton ack.sat. 1 Jul 1785. MM-380: William Hudson, tanner, of Robeson tp., Berks County, PA, enf-rel.to Jonathan Hudson, yeoman, of Caernarvon tp. --Two tracts: (1.) 42a Caernarvon tp. and (2.) 21 ¼ a. Caernarvon tp. [the latter part of a larger 314-acre tract]: HISTORY: See the preceding indenture. Nicholas Hudson died seized of certain real estate in Caernarvon tp. By his last will & testament dated 2 Feb 1780, Nicholas Hudson devised two tracts (the parcels hereto) to his grandson William Hudson [the son of his son George Hudson], subject to the said William paying a certain legacy to his [William's] sister Rebecca. --4 Apr 1791 CC-241: Elijah Hudson, yeoman, of Caernarvon tp. enf-rel.to Peter Grim, innkeeper, of Earl tp. 100a Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Part of two adjoining tracts: (1.) 314a Caernarvon tp. pat. 1 Sep 1739 to George Hudson [Ref. PB A-9-86], and (2.) 42a Caernarvon tp. pat. 30 Aug 1743 to said George Hudson [Ref. PB A-11-201]. By his last will & testament dated 9 Nov 1746, George Hudson devised the same tracts to his four sons equally [to wit, Charles Hudson, Nicholas Hudson, George Hudson, & William Hudson--but only to William if he comes to this country]. Said William never came to this country and son George died before his father leaving issue two children [whom their said grandfather George took care of in an annex to his last will & testament]--thus, both properties descended to brothers Charles & Nicholas. // By his last will & testament dated 3 Jan 1748/49, Charles Hudson devised his real estate to his three sons [to wit, Joshua Hudson, William Hudson, & George Hudson]. On 22 Dec 1768, Joshua Hudson & William Hudson released their right & claim to the above properties to their brother George. On 3 June 1772, George Hudson & his wife Jane granted their undivided moiety of 356a Caernarvon tp. [the total of the above tracts] to his Uncle Nicholas Hudson-giving said Nicholas Hudson full right to the 356a tract. // By his last will & testament dated 2 Feb 1780, Nicholas Hudson devised 100a [part of the 314a tract] to his son Elijah (adjoining Elijah's brother William's share). 15 Apr 1785: Philip Diffenderfer & James Webb Jr. Other land of George Hudson [already analyzed]: 1. 190a Earl tp. war. 24 Aug 1737 to George Hudson; pat. 18 Dec 1762 to John Stunkard (AA-4-151) 2. 200a, 88p Brecknock tp. [to Abraham Eicher] 3. 215a Brecknock tp. [to Adam Beam] NOTE: All three of the above properties are now proven as real estate of George Hudson, JR. Land of George Hudson, Jr.: 201 ½ a. Caernarvon tp. war. 23 Feb 1736 to Charles Hudson sur. 12 May 1738 pat. 23 Aug 1743 to George Hudson (A-11-194) II-132: Cromwell McVity, yeoman, & his wife Margaret of Caernarvon tp. quitclaim to Morris Hudson, yeoman, of same 134a, 54p Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Part of 201 ½ a. Caernarvon tp. pat. 23 Aug 1743 to George Hudson, Jr. (Ref. PB A-11-194). Said George Hudson died intestate leaving issue an only son and daughter; to wit, Morris Hudson and Margaret, the wife of Cromwell McVity [the party hereto]. The said heirs have since partitioned the land between them, with the aforesaid 134a, 54p tract being allotted to Cromwell McVity in right of his wife Margaret. 24 Dec 1788: William Boyd & Hugh Goheen II-135: Morris Hudson, yeoman, & his wife Elizabeth of Caernarvon tp. quitclaim to Cromwell McVity, yeoman, & his wife Margaret of same 67a, 27p Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Part of 201 ½ a. Caernarvon tp. pat. 23 Aug 1743 to George Hudson, Jr. (Ref. PB A-11-194). Said George Hudson died intestate leaving issue an only son and daughter; to wit, Morris Hudson and Margaret, the wife of Cromwell McVity [the party hereto]. The said heirs have since partitioned the land between them, with the aforesaid 67a, 27p tract being allotted to Morris Hudson. 24 Dec 1788: Hugh Goheen & William Boyd Wills: George Hudson, 1748: Carnarvon Twp, Lancaster County, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Barbara Long Emery. HYBY@WILLARD-OH.COM USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. _________________________________________________________________ Wills: George Hudson, Carnarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., Province of Pennsylvania Probated 11 April 1748. Will Book D, Volume 1, Page 434 George Hudson Deceased In the name of God Amen the ninth day of December in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and Forty six I George Hudson of the Township of Carnarvon in the County of Lancaster & Province of Pensilvania (sic) and being in good & perfect Memory thanks to Almighty God do make and declare this my Last Will and Testament in Writing in manner & form following first I Recommend my Soul into the Hands of Almighty God my maker and unto Jesus Christ his only son my Savior and Redeemer through whose Bitter Passion and Death I hope to have full Pardon and remission of all my Sins through whose grace & Mercy I hope to be saved and my Body to be Intered (sic) with Christian Buriall (sic) according to the discretion of my Wife and Executors hereafter named and as for what Temporall Blessings the Lord have endued (sic) me with thanks be to him therefore who is the gracious giver & Liberal Benefactor of all Mercyes (sic) Spiritual & Temporall (sic) I dispose of as followeth Imprimis: I give and Bequeath unto my well Belovoved (sic) Wife Margaret Hudson two Hundred acres of Land of ye three Hundred Acres of the first Tract that I have a Patent for from the Propriotors (sic) on the old Lay; Viz; one Shilling Sterling ?per? Hundred quit rent Situated lying & being by Thomas William his Line for parallel with John Jenkins line and South the East corner of ye said Tract and from thence west towards Mr. William Branson's Land soe (sic) far as 2 Hundred acres will be cutting it from the South Line of ye said Tract to ye North Line of ye said Tract; with all the Buildings & Improvements thereon within the Bounds of the said 2 Hundred Acres during the Term of her Natural Life but if she see it too much Toil to raise a livelihood from the Place my Will is for her to rent it to any one or more of my Sons that shee (sic) think fit and not to any other & he or they to pay to her three pounds in Money at two equal portions that is to say Thirty Shillings the first day of May & Thirty Shillings the first day of November yearly & every year during her Life time and for her to have the House wherein we now live in & the priveledg (sic) of the Spring House to Keep and Dress her Milk & the Garden next to the House and Twenty Bushels of Merchantable (sic) Wheat sent to one of the Mills in Carnarvon and brought home to her grined (sic) as she will want it if shee (sic) Live in the Township and for him or them to winter her Cow with Straw which shee (sic) may keep on the said place Winter & Summer with his own Cows and shall bring as much fire-wood as she shall use to her door cut and for her to have the Hay the Apples & Grass of ye Little Orchard adjoining to ye House to Her own disposial (sic) and for him or them to muck it over once in 4 Years if she require it, and a Horse to ride when she want it and the said Money 3 pounds per Anum (sic) the said House and Garden the said Wheat the said Wintering of ye Cow with Straw; the said fire Wood the said Hey (sic) Aples (sic) & Grass of ye Little Orchard with said Horse; and for him or them that will live on ye said place pay & doe (sic) these comoditys (sic) unto her yearly & Every year during the Term of her Naturall (sic) Life and my Will is for her to have her Choice either to keep the place or let it out to one or more of my Sons and to none other he or they paying & doing to & for her in Consideration the Particulars as afores'd Specified. Item: I Give & bequeath the Over........ (illegible) & remainder of ye 300 and 14 acres and the 42 Acres w'ch is on the newlay (barely legible) south side of ye said Tract between my Son Charles Son Nicholas, Son George & Son William if son William come to this country to be equally devided (sic) between them to have and to hold by them their Heirs & assigns for Ever imediately (sic) after my decease and my Will is that Margaret my Wife have her Chest her Feather Bed & her Bed Clothes wearing aparell (sic) and what Money she have in her private Custody (if any) for her to have them to hersolfe (sic) without any Share to my sons Execept (sic) shee (sic) please and after my funerall (sic) Expences & Just depts (sic) be discharged and paid I give & Bequeath all my Personall (sic) Estate goods & Chattles (sic) all & Singular whatsoever I have a Right & property unto; with Bonds Bills Notes Money due to me otherways (sic) & Money in my House if any left at my Decease excepting what is above Specified to my Wife to be equally divided between Margaret my Wife & my four Sons Charles, Nicholas George & William if he come to this Country before an Inventory of my Goods be made and if he come to this Country any Time or if he send a Power and Letter of Attorney any Time here my Will is for him to have ye fifth part of the Inventory of my personall (sic) Estate within 12 Months after he come or send to be given or paid to him by my Executors hereafter names; and if any part or pa...t (illegible) can not be raised or had then my Wife & 4 Sons to lose equivolent (sic) and after the decease of my Wife I give & Bequeath the said 2 Hundred acres which my Wife have during the Term of her Natural Life with all the Improvements & purtenances (sic) thereon to belonging or any wise apertaining (sic) unto my four Sons that is to say Charles, Nicholas George and William (excepting ten Pounds to Charles as he is my Eldest Son more then his said Brothers out or from the said Plantation) to be Equally devided (sic) between them and their Right Heirs and Assigns forever as they think fitt (sic) excepting ye ten pounds to Charles & Excepting the severall (sic) Legacies herafter by me mentioned that is to say Fifteen Pounds Lawfull (sic) Money I give & Bequeath to my Granddaughter Elizabeth Hugh. Item: I give and Bequeath to Hudson Hugh my Grand Son ten pounds Lawfull (sic) Money of ye said province. Item: I give and Bequeath to my grand Son Owen Hugh ten pound of the like Lawfull (sic) money. Item: I give & Bequeath to my Grand Son Edward Hugh ten Pound of ye like Lawfull (sic) Mony (sic). Item: I give & Bequeath to my Grand Son Jonathan Hugh ten pounds of ye like Lawfull (sic) mony (sic) which is all the daughter & 4 Sons of my Son-in -law Evan Hugh and of my Daughter Joyce decease. Item: I give and Bequeath to my son-in-law Evan Hugh five pound of ye like Lawfull Money all the said Legacies to be paid out of the said Plantation ye said 2 Hundred Acres by my Heirs d& Executors hereafter name that shall Survive my Wife to be paid to them within 3 Years after ye decease of my Wife and if one or more of my Sons die before ye said Legacies be paid my Will is that ye Heirs & Executors of the deceased pay Equivolent (sic) to their Shares. Item: I give & Bequeath Twenty Shillings of good and Lawfull Money of ye said Province towards paying for scooling (sic) as many of my Grand Children that is of my Sons & of my Daughter Joyce deceased that shall come to the Scoole (sic) of Carnarvon to be equally devided (sic) between ?somany? of Thomas shall come to the ye said Scoole (sic) after the decease of my Wife out of the Plantation that I live now in and if none of my Grand Children be at the said Scool (sic) then I give and Bequeath ten Shillings towards the said Scoole for ever yearly & every Yeare (sic) as long as there will be a Publick (sic) Scool (sic) in Carnarvon to be Levied from the said Plantation Yearly by the overseers of the Poor of ye said Township and to be distributed acording (sic) to their discression (sic) towards the said Scoole (sic) forever. Item: I Give & Bequeath Ten Shillings of Pennsylvania Currency towards repairing the Church or Church Yard of Bangor in Carnarvon yearly & every year after the decease of my Wife to be Levied from the said Plantation by the Church wardens forever and distributed according to their discression (sic) on the said Church or Church-yard. Item: I give devise and Bequeath five pounds Lawfull (sic) Money of ye said Province toward building & Erecting of a Stone Wall about ye Church yard of Bangor Church out of my Personall (sic) Estate before it be divided to be paid to ye Church wardens towards the said Stone Wall within 12 months after my decease; and I do hereby nominate & apoint (sic) Charles Hudson, Nicholas Hudson & George Hudson my 3 Sons to be whole & Sole Executors of this my Last Will & Testament & see to it performed according to their Best Scill (sic) & Knowledge & according to ye true Intent and meaning hereof and I do hereby revoke & disanull (sic) and make void all other Wills & Testaments by me heretofore made in Writing or verbally by Word & Mouth ratifying & confirming this to be my Last Will & Testament In Witness whereof I have herunto in my full sences (sic) & memory thanks to God set my Hand & Seal ye day & Year above Written. Signed and sealed in the presence and George Hudson (SEAL) sight of us the Tenth day of July Anno Dom 1747 but written by the testator himself since the day month & Year specified in the beginning. John Edwards, Thomas Edwards. And whereas I though it requisit (sic) & Nesesary (sic) to leave and bequeath to my well beloved Wife Margaret Hudson a competent Subsutance (sic) during her Life time in this my Will as I think have done According to my Estate and whereas she having no Child of her own nor neare (sic) relation in this Country and Whereas I having a property to what I leave her and whatsoever will remain if any of that after her decease, I think it is but Justice for her to leave it to my Children or Grand Children but to conclud (sic) am willing for her to give it where she thinks it is due & where she thinks fittest and I do Hereby wish and Charge my Sons to be Obedient carefull (sic) & Tender of her & to give her due respect and act Justly with her in her Old age according to the best of their Knowlege. I, the within Named George Hudson having nominated & appointed my three Sons Charles Nicholas, George to be my Executors in this my Last Will and Testament an it happened that since my Will was signed & sealed that my Son Georg (sic) dyed (sic) & Left two small Young Children and Considering that by my Will no part of my Estate would desend (sic) to them, I do hereby Give, Bequeath unto my Grand Children, Morris Hudson & Margaret Hudson Orphan Children of my said Son George Hudson late deceased to each of them the Sum of Sixty Pounds current Money of Pensilvania (sic) to be pd. unto them or to their Guardians to their use within three years next after the decease of my Wife Margaret Hudson by my Eectors but if either the said Morrs (sic) or Margarett (sic) hapon (sic) to dy (sic) before this Three years after the death of my said Wife the Sum of Eighty Pounds Shall be pd. by my Exetors (sic) to the Survivor of them or to his lawfull (sic) Guardian to his use within the said three years next after the decease of my Wife Margarett (sic) Hudson and I being in Perfect Sense & memory do ad (sic) this as a ?Sheduel to my Will In Witness whereof I have herunto set my hand & Seal the Fifteenth day of September Anno Dom 1747. George Hudson (SEAL) I do also give and Bequeath unto my Daughter-in-law Ann Hudson the Sum of Five Pounds to be pd. unto her within three Years next after the decease of my Wife by my Extors (sic) published Signed and Sealed by the Testator in the presence of us: his John X Bower, Tho. Edwards mark Lancaster County 11th April 1748 there personally appeared Thomas Edwards and John Edwards & on their oaths declared they were present & saw & heard George Hudson the Testator sign Seal publish & declare the within writing ot be his Last Will and Testament & that at the doing thereof he was of Sound mind & memory to the best of their knowledge before me. Lancaster County 11th April 1748 then personally appeared Thomas Edwards an on his Oath declared he was present & saw & heard Geo. Hudson the Testator Sign Seal Publish & declare the above Codicil or Scehdule (sic) to the within Will & declared that the Testatro desired it might remain & be Observed as part of the said last Will & that John Bower the other Subscribing Witness since dead Subscribed his Name thereto at the same time & that the Testator was of Sound mind & memory to the best of his Understanding. Before me Recorded & Examined by me James ?Jacke?, Reg. | Hudson, George (I44154)
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| 28 | If not the same man, then certainly a relation: From: RELIGIOUS RADICALISM IN THE COLONIAL SOUTHERN BACKCOUNTRY A paper given at the Georgia Workshop in Early American History and Culture August 27, 2004 Peter N. Moore Georgia State University Among these emissaries were the “Gifted Brethren (for they pretend to Inspiration),” who “now infest the whole Back Country, and have even penetrated South Carolina.” Woodmason was fond of hyperbole, but he was not far from the mark in connecting Pennsylvania to the Dutch Fork. One emissary in particular was Israel Seymour, a fugitive from the Ephrata community, a Radical Pietist commune in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Seymour was a man of “special natural gifts” who was ordained at Ephrata and quickly gained a following there. He ran afoul of the leadership, however, over his questionable relationship with a young female convert, and the subsequent dispute “caused him to lose his senses” before he finally fled to South Carolina. There he settled in a community of Seventh Day Baptists on the Broad River opposite the Dutch Fork. Members of this congregation also had ties to Ephrata and had migrated from Pennsylvania in the early 1750s. The eighteenthcentury Baptist historian Morgan Edwards described Seymour as “a man of some wit and learning, but unstable as water.” He preached at Broad River “while he behaved well.” Apparently he did not last long, for he later confessed to committing “all kinds of wickedness” before he finally reformed, moved to the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, and “returned to his former faith.”26 It is certainly possible that Weber came into contact with the Ephrata Sabbatarians; he may well have been converted through the charismatic preaching of Seymour, who served the Broad River congregation in the mid-1750s, during Weber’s spiritual crisis. There is no direct 26 Hooker, ed., Carolina Backcountry, 78 [Woodmason quotations]; Chronicon Ephratense: A History of the Community of Seventh Day Baptists at Ephrata, trans. by J. Max Hark (New York, 1889, reprint 1972),197-99 [Seymour quotations]; Morgan Edwards, Materials toward a History of the Baptists, vol. 2, South Carolina (Philadelphia, 1770, reprint Danielsville, GA, 1984), 153-54; Bach, Voices of the Turtledoves, 22. 27 evidence that the Weberites adopted the peculiar practices of this sect - which included love feasts, ritual foot washing, pacifism, and seventh-day worship - but Weber would have found something familiar in their Reformed sentiments, and given his penchant for spiritual drama, he would have been mesmerized by Seymour’s powerful preaching. In addition to the Broad River Sabbatarians, there were congregations of Dunkers in the vicinity of the Dutch Fork, with whom Weber could easily have had contact. Weber hardly had to leave the Dutch Fork to gain access to a range of Radical Pietist influences - from the simplicity and intimacy of the Dunkers to the inspired, prophetic preaching of Seymour and the mysticism of the Ephrata emissaries.27 The Weberites were not the first of South Carolina’s “deluded fanatics” to come by their beliefs via Ephrata. Around 1722 the Dutartres, a French Protestant family from the low country, came under the influence of a traveling Pietist preacher who “filled their Heads with many wild and fantastic Notions,” as Anglican Commissary Alexander Garden later told it. Although in one account Garden identified this preacher as Christian George, it was very likely Michael Wolfhart, a Radical Pietist from Pennsylvania who took a missionary journey to South Carolina in 1722 and later became one of the key figures at Ephrata.28 In any event, George or 27 Edwards, Materials toward a History of the Baptists, 154; Leah Townsend, South Carolina Baptists, 1670-1805 (Florence, SC, 1935), 167-74. 28 Alexander Garden, A Brief Account of the Deluded Dutartres (New Haven, 1762), 5. There is a compelling case to be made that Christian George was actually Michael Wolfhart. First, Wolfhart was known to have taken a missionary journey to South Carolina in 1722; see Bach, Voices of the Turtledoves, 18. Second, the Dutartres’ preacher relied heavily on the work of Jakob Boehme, a seventeenth-century German mystic who was central to the spirituality at Ephrata and with whom Wolfhart was very familiar. Third, a second account of the Dutartres attributed to Garden and reprinted in the nineteenth century does not name the traveling preacher, simply identifying him as a Moravian. Yet the Moravians did not come to America until 1735. For this account see George Howe, History of the Presbyterian Church in South Carolina (Columbia, SC, 1870), 194-97. The earlier account by Garden identifies Christian George more uncertainly as a “strolling Moravian, Dutch, or Swiss Enthusiast,” which more accurately describes Wolfhart. These two accounts are very similar but not identical; it is quite possible that they were based on two different sermon manuscripts. 28 Wolfhart came and went, but over time the Dutartres grew reclusive and eventually came to believe that “they were the alone Family upon Earth who had the true Knowledge and Worship of God.” Soon enough one of their number, Peter Rombert, began to prophesy. Through a series of revelations he announced God’s intentions to destroy the world save for “one Family, whom he would preserve as he did Noah’s, for raising up a Godly Seed again upon it.” God also revealed that Rombert was to divorce his wife, who had been previously married and widowed, and “take to Wife her Youngest Sister who is a Virgin,” all in order that the family’s “Holy Seed be preserved pure and undefiled.” To this the family reluctantly consented. But when Rombert announced that the Dutartres were no longer to submit to civil authority and that they must refuse to participate in the militia, the magistrate swore out a warrant for their arrest. Rombert urged the family to resist arrest and persuaded them that they were impervious to the bullets of “the Men of the Earth.” They learned otherwise in the violent encounter that followed, when one of the Dutartres women along with the militia captain were killed. Five were arrested, convicted, and condemned to die. Yet “they confidently persisted in their Delusion till their last Breath,” Garden noted, for “they had obeyed the Voice of God, and were about to suffer Martyrdom for it.” After the martyrs failed to rise from the dead, the surviving family members “became sensible of their Delusion . . . and were pardoned.” Yet one son suffered a relapse and murdered again “for no other Reason . . . but that God had revealed it to him, it was his Duty to do it.”29 | Seymour, Israel (I20840)
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| 29 | In February of 1793 Jacob Zartman made his last will and testament, and died either in February or March of the same year. He is likely buried on this farm where he lived from 1768 or 1769 to 1793. He has no tombstone. Following is a translation of his last will and testament: In the name of God, Amen. I, Jacob Zartman, of Mahanoy township, in the county of Northumberland, having taken to heart how that all men must die, but the time of death uncertain, have therefore thought fit to make this my last will and testament that my family may know how it shall be had with my estate after my decease. First, I give and bequeath unto my two sons, Martin and Peter, my land and plantation whereon I now live, and to their heirs and assigns forever, as tenants in common, on the following condition, that is to say, they shall bring all my affairs into order, and finally settle everything and then clear the land out of the land office, and after this is performed, then my true friends and neighbors, Martin Hoyl, Peter Forster, Philip Moyer and Samuel Weiser shall appraise the same, and after my sons, Martin and Peter have deducted their reasonable cost, as also twenty pounds for the new barn, then the overplus shall be divided share and share alike between all my hereinafter mentioned children, to-wit: Henry, Martin, Peter, Jacob, Margareth, Maria and Susannah, at and upon such time as the said men shall appoint, who shall have respect in the appraisement of the dower which my said two sons must give to my wife, Anna Mar- gareth, according to a writing, which I gave unto her, dated the 23d day of July, 1791. Second, I give and bequeath unto my son Henry the sum of one shilling and six pence sterling as my first born, and as such he shall no other or more demand. Third, It is my will and I give my little movables which I am yet in possession of, and which I have not yet distributed among my children, to my said sons, Martin and Peter, with this proviso, that if the horse which I have destined for my said wife Anna Marga- reth during her natural life, be yet living at the time of her decease, the same shall also be appraised and the money divided as aforesaid. I ordain and constitute herewith my aforesaid sons Martin and Peter executors of this, my testament, and make void all former wills by me made, be they in writing or verbal, and constitute this above. In witness whereof I have signed this with my own hand and put my seal thereto the llth day of February, 1793. His Jacob X Zartman. Mark. The witnesses were Martin Hoyl and Sam. Weiser. The will was probated March 30, 1793. | Zartmann, Jacob (I43869)
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| 30 | In the name of God Amen. I Peter Reitenbach of Manheim Township, Lancaster County and state of Pennsylvania, yeoman am old and weak of body, but god be thank, am of perfect mind memory and understanding and calling to mind the vulnerability of human life and that it is ordained for all men once to die, therefore I make this my last will and testament in manner following to wit: First it is my will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid and discharged by my herein after named executors, out of my estate as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. It is my will and I give and bequeath unto my living wife ELIZABETH and to her heirs and assigns forever the sum of five hundred dollars lawful money of the United States. The said sum shall be paid by my herein after named executors as soon as shall be derived by her after decease. It is my will and I give and bequeath unto my loving wife ELIZABETH during her natural life for her widow seat the left hand room in my dwelling house wherein I at frequent live; with the half a part of the garner; the half a part of the cellar; a right in the kitchen to the pump, to the barn, over to the hay stable and a half part of the garden which shall be kept under good fences by the owners or foresees of my plantation who shall supply the same with during yearly and every year as much as shall be necessary. Further my said wife ELIZABETH shall have a right in the stable for two cows and a right on the mow for hay or fodder. Further it is my will and I give and bequeath unto my said wife ELIZABETH during her natural life all my household linen ware, kitchen furniture, with farming utensils, chattel [Word appears to be Caltle.] and all other effects. (Excepting what is hereinafter bequeathed unto my deceased son PETER REITENBACH's two sons JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH.) And it is my will that after the death of my said wife ELIZABETH the said household linen ware, kitchen furniture, farming utensils, chattel, and all other effects which shall then remain, shall be sold by public venue [spelled vendue] to the highest bidder by my hereinafter named executors and the proceeds of sale or the amount thereof shall be divided among my four children or their heirs or assigns in four equal shares. It is my will and I do order that my deceased son PETER REITENBACH's wife ELIZABETH shall have an equal right with my same ELIZABETH during her natural life if she remains a widow to the said widow seat, but her right to the household kitchen furniture, linen ware, chattel, and all other effects shall not remain any longer valid than till the death of my said wife ELIZABETH. In case the wife of my deceased son PETER REITENBACH should marry again, then it is my will and I give and bequeath unto her and her heirs and assigns forever the sum of two hundred dollars lawful money of the United States and her household chattel and effects which are now called and are her property for her full share. And it is my will and I do order that the said sum of money shall be paid unto her by my hereinafter-named executors one year after my decease. It is my will and I do order that the owner or owners or the possessor or possessors of my plantation shall yearly and every year give, deliver, keep, allow and pay unto my loving wife ELIZABETH and unto my deceased son’s wife ELIZABETH (if she remain a widow) that is to say as long as the both shall live, twenty five bushels of wheat, nine bushels of rye, twenty bushels of Indian corn, thirty bushels of oats, ten bushels of potatoes, one barrel of cider if any apples shall be, and a right to take as much fruit as shall be necessary for their own use; firewood, as much as they shall want for their own use, which shall be delivered to their house; and cut fire for the stove kitchen; and basle [?] over two cows in pasture with the owner or possessor of my plantation; four tons of hay which shall be delivered on their stable or mow. The grains shall be hauled to the mill and the flour shots and chex [?] stuff delivered unto the house again and the sum of twelve dollars lawful money of the United States shall be paid unto them yearly and every year on the first day of May. [Basle is a city in Switzerland, which makes no sense. There is the mint basil, which makes more sense, but not by much. I do not know are what flour shots and chex stuff. If this were the 20th century I would say it was check stub, i.e. a receipt for the sale.] It is my will and I do order that after the death of said wife ELIZABETH the wife of my said deceased son PETER REITENBACH shall receive only the one half a part of the before mentioned reservation yearly and every year from the owner or possessor of my plantation together with a quarter of an acre of flax during her actual life if she remains a widow. I give and bequeath unto the two sons of my deceased son PETER REITENBACH, JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH to them and their heirs and assigns forever, two horses with their gear, the new waggon, the plough, and a harrow by way of advanced. It is my will and I do order that in case my hereinafter named executors shall deem necessary to usable the dwelling house more amusement [Amensuit is what it looks like. Help! It ends in a ‘T†could start with an “A†or “O†has a bunch of small humped letters in the middle.] up stairs. They shall have the privilege and are permitted to do the same. The expenses whereof shall be paid out of my estate. It is my will and I do give to my son JOHN MARTIN REITENBACH to him and his heirs and assigns forever the Plantation wherein he now lives with all the buildings and appurtenance assets there unto belonging, situated in Earl Township, Lancaster county and state of Pennsylvania adjoining land of CHRISTIAN HORST, JOSEPH USUAF [?] and JOHN YOUNT, containing one hundred and forty three acres with the usual allowance for wheels. [Public road through the property?] He had already issued a good and lawful deed, which said plantation is valued unto him for the sum of nine hundred and sixty five pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania, which is his full share out of my whole estate. (Excepting what is hereinafter bequeathed unto him from the remainder of my estate, if any there be.) It is my will and I give and bequeath unto my deceased son PETER REITENBACH’s two sons JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH to them and their assigns forever this plantation wherein I at present live, situated in Manheim Township, Lancaster county, and state of Pennsylvania adjoining the lands of JOSEPH ROYER, JOHN FRANTZ [?], MICHAEL LEHN and others containing one hundred and fifty acres with the usual allowance which is valued them for the sum of three thousand pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania. Two thousand pounds shall be their full share (excepting what is hereinafter bequeathed unto them from its remainder of my estate if any there be.) And the remaining sum of one thousand pounds shall be paid by them as follows, that is to say, when they arrive at the age of twenty-three, they shall pay each and every year the sum of fifty pounds in good and lawful money as aforesaid (excepting the two last years they shall pay the sum one hundred pounds yearly) in lawful money as aforesaid and my hereinafter named executor shall have full power and authority to grant good rights and lawful titles unto the said JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH for the before mentioned plantation with the buildings and appurtenances utensils [?] belonging and sign seal and deliver the same and they shall be as good and valid as if I had been personally present and executed the same. And it is my will that my aforesaid plantation shall be divided in five equal shares amongst the sons of my said deceased son PETER REITENBACH. As unto JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH and that decent [durt?] thereof shall have that part of the plantation wherein the buildings are erected, but the buildings shall be appraised to their full value by from disinterested and impartial men as soon as them. The same JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH shall have attained their lawful age of twenty-one years, two of whom shall be appointed by them the same JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH and the other two of therein by my hereafter named executors or the survivor or survivors of them. And the one half a part of the amount of the appraisement shall be paid in each by the oldest to whom the buildings shall belong unto the younger in good and lawful money. It is my will and I give and bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN RUDY to her and her heirs and assigns forever the sum of nine hundred pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania, which said sum shall be taken from outstanding money and from those one thousand pounds which is to be paid by them, the aforesaid JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH. It is my will and I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law GASPER GERALD (husband of my deceased daughter CATHARINE) to him, his heirs and assigns forever the sum of nine hundred pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania. This sum shall be delivered be taken from outstanding money and from the one thousand pounds which is to be paid by them, the aforesaid JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH. It is my will that the real and remainder of my whole estate which is not herein before bequeathed (if any shall be) shall be divided into four equal shares unto my son MARTIN REITENBACH each one full forth part; unto my deceased son PETER REITENBACH’s two sons JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH one full fourth part; unto my daughter ELIZABETH’s children one full fourth part; unto my daughter CATHARINE’s children one full fourth part to hold and enjoy the same jointly and each of them separately to them and to their heirs and assigns forever. Lastly, I do make, nominate, and appoint my loving son MARTIN REITENBACH and my trusty friends JOSEPH ROYER and JOHN FRANTZ executors of this my last will and testament and as executors over the children and estate of my deceased son PETER REITENBACH’s two sons JACOB and JOHN REITENBACH hereby making null and void all former and other wills by me heretofore made, ordaining this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal the fourth day of June one thousand and eight hundred and twenty. Signed: PETER REITENBACH Witness: DANIEL LEHN CHRISTIAN STRENGE Probated August 8, 1820 | Reidenbach, Peter (I42767)
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| 31 | John Milton Weaver does not appear to be the biological son of George Frederick Weaver. Please note the following records: 1900 Federal Census: New Bloomfield, Perry, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1450; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241450 Derwin E. Keiser, born Aug 1856, married for 23 years, PA-PA-PA, railroad laborer Alice M. Keiser, wife, born Mar 1858, 11 children [sic]-all living, PA-PA-PA Pearl V. Keiser, daughter, born Sep 1880, single, no children Beaulah G. Keiser, daughter, born May 1886 Carrie G. Keiser, daughter, born May 1888 Grace E. Keiser, daughter, born Aug 1889 Florence D. Keiser, daughter, born May 1891 Ella J. Keiser, daughter, born Nov 1893 Hellen J. Keiser, daughter, born May 1897 Charles A. Keiser, son, born Jan 1900 John M. Noy, grandson, born Jan 1899, PA-PA-PA --Note: Could John M. Noy be the same person as John M. Weaver, alleged son of George F. Weaver & Pearl V. Keiser? I sense that John M. Noy was the daughter of Pearl V. Keiser out of wedlock, and that he was adopted by George F. Weaver after he married Pearl in 1901. 1910 Federal Census: Penn, Perry, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1385; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1375398. Geo. F. Weaver, age 49, married three times--the last for 8 years, all PA-PA-PA, works at iron works Pearl Weaver, wife, age 29, married once, three children--all living John Weaver, son, age 11 Annie Weaver, daughter, age 8 George Weaver, Jr., son, age 12/12 -------(next door) Levi Weaver, age 45, married once for 21 years, al PA-PA-PA, stocker at iron works Margaret E. Weaver, wife, age 43, married once, three children--all living Viola M. Weaver, daughter, age 20 Charles H. Weaver, son, age 14 Mary E. Weaver, daughter, age 11 "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VFM2-SZ9 : accessed 08 Jul 2014), George F. Weaver and Pearle V. Keiser, 20 May 1901; citing , Perry, Pennsylvania, United States; FHL microfilm 21997. George F. Weaver, age 30 years, resides in Duncannon, Perry County, PA, the son of Fred & Catharine Weaver. Marries Pearle V. Keiser, age 20 years, resides in New Bloomfield, Perry County, the daughters of Derwin & Alice Keiser. He was married before: His wife died 27 Feb 1899. Married 20 May 1901 at Duncannon, PA. Marriage Records for Children of George F. Weaver: 1. John M. Weaver, age 21 years, of Duncannon, son of George F. Weaver (born Harrisburg) and Pearl B. Keiser (born Johnstown, PA). The groom was born in New Bloomfield. Married 21 June 1919 at Shermansdale to Emma W. Ferguson, age 21, of Centre Township, the daughter of Harry D. Ferguson and his wife Myra Burd. ("Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VFMK-FPM : accessed 30 Jul 2014), John M Weaver and Emma W Ferguson, 21 Jun 1919; citing Shermansdale, Perry, Pennsylvania, United States; FHL microfilm 22000. | Weaver, John Milton (I49087)
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| 32 | Lancaster Lutheran KB: Married 5 March 1749: Andreas Muselmann, a Mennonite, batchelor, and Margaetha Hellandin, Reformed, single, both from Berwiker [Berwick? Warwick?] Township. Warwick tp. tax records: Andrew Musselman, 1751-1781, 84A (missing '69, '77; no return '80) ANALYSIS: This Andreas Musselman appears to have been the same man who immigrated with John Musselman on the Muscliffe Galley in 1744. Curiously, nothing has been found on Andrew while residing in Warwick tp., despite nearly 30 years of continuous ownership. An analysis of tax records shows no likely children-although he may have had only daughters. Further research is necessary. LAND HOLDINGS: Searched land file for all name variants. 84a Warwick tp. war. 6 Oct 1747 to Andrew Musselman sur. 3 Apr 1750 pat. 10 Oct 1765 to the warrantee (Patent AA-6-442) Patent AA-6-442: Not yet compiled. 1747: Warrant to Andrew Musselman 1750: Survey to Andrew Musselman, 84A 1765: Patent to Andrew Musselman, 84A (Patent AA-6-442) Searched 5/06 for patent, date of patent, and Andrew/Andreas Muss---. | Musselman, Andreas (I17474)
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| 33 | Lancaster Will A62: William Irwin, writ 3 October 1741, probated 9 November 1741. 1. My goods are to be sold at public vendue. 2. The value my of estate is to be divided into seven equal parts: a. To my wife: Two seventh parts. b. To each of my five children: One seventh part. 3. The shares of my children are to be put at interest until each comes to age. 4. All the children are to be bound out. 5. Executors: John Williams and John Davis of Strasburg Township. 6. Signed his name with a mark. 7. Witnessed by William Armstrong, Elizabeth Davis, and Elizabeth Irwin. From Lancaster Orphans Court Records: OC 8 Mar 1758: RT, ASK, WJ, TH, AW, & IR Esquires Justices of this court. WILLIAM ERWIN, decd. (102) Ex. John Davis & John Williams PA-BAL-DISTR to Elizabeth Creed (the late widow), daughter Roseanna Erwin, daughter Jane Erwin, Elizabeth Erwin (the widow of William Erwin), Jane Erwin (the daughter of William Erwin), son James Erwin, daughter Margaret Erwin, & daughter Magdalena Erwin (Ref. OC 23 Nov 1746-however, apparently not recorded) --Administrator John Williams has since died. His executors William Shields and William Blair have settled his accounts pertaining to this estate. | Irwin, William (I64321)
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| 34 | Lancaster Will J139: Henry Landes, yeoman, of Manheim tp., writ 17 May 1760, probated 3 Jul 1772 1. To his beloved son Henry Landes: All his land and plantation on whereon I now live in Manheim tp., containing 216 acres, together with sundry items. The property is valued at 600 pounds. The said Henry is to make yyearly payments of 30 pounds “till he and the rest of my children being in equal shares.” 2. Henry is yet a minor. The plantation is to be rented by the executors until he comes of age. 3. His executors are to pay 100 pounds to his beloved wife Mary according to the agreement made with her before their marriage. 4. Executors: Son-in-law Arnold Becker and trusted friend Benjamin Landes. 5. Signed Henrich Landes. 6. Witnessed by Abraham Myer and Velte Metzler. 7. Codicil dated 26 Oct 1760: His big bible and testament are given to his son Henry. To his wife Mary be bequeaths his 198-acre plantation situate in Donegal tp., Lancaster County, to her and her heirs forever. His executors are authorized to issue a deed good for the same. Lancaster County Genealogy Project Will Board Henry Landis Posted By: James Landis Date: August 30 2003 Will of Rev Henry Landis (1700-1760) of Manheim Township, Will Book J p139: In the name of God, amen! I Henry Landis of Manheim township in the county of Lancaster and Province of Pennsylvania yeoman, being at present of good health and disposing mind, memory, and understanding, thanks be given unto God therefore, recalling into mind that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in the following manner and form. Imprimis, it is my will and I do order that in the first place all my just debts and funeral charges shall be paid and satisfied. Item. I give and devise unto my beloved son Henry Landes all this my land and plantation and messueges whereon I now live, in Manheim township, being about two hundred and sixteen acres, to him, his heirs and assigns forever, together with two draught horses and gear, one cow, one wagon, the big chain and handscrew, in and for the consideration of the sum of six hundred pounds, in which he shall have his share as one of my other children. Item, It is my will that my said son shall pay out of the same in yearly payments the sum of thirty pounds till he and the rest of my children being in equal shares. Item I will that after my decease my said plantation shall be lett out by my executor, and the third share of the rent I give and bequeath unto my said son Henry, and the other two shares I give and bequeath to and amony my other children in share and share alick; no hieh place shall be let out till my son Henry shall arrive to the age of twenty one years or to the day of marriage. Item It is my will that all the rest of my real and personal estate shall be equally divided to and among all my childrens, in share and share alike. Item It is my will that my hereafter named executors shall pay unto my beloved wife Mary the sum of one hundred pounds, according to the agreement made with her before our marriage. And lastly, I nominate, make and appoint Arnold Becker my son-in-law and my trusted friend Benjamin Landes as executors of this my last will and testament. And I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke, and disanull all and every other will by me at any time made, satisfying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the seventeenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty. Henrich Lances. Signed, sealed, published, pronounced, and declared by the said Henry landes as his last will and testament in the presents of us. Abra Ayer, Valti Metzler. I Henry Landes of Manheim township in the county of Lancaster do this twenty sixth day of October, 1760, make and publish this my codicil to my last will and testament, in manner following, that is to say, I give to my son Henry Landes, my bigg Bible and testament, one heim book and Salm book, and one ax, grubing hoe, and two mallrings, and two watches which not mentioned in my last will and testament. Item I give and devise unto my beloved wife, Mary, all that my land and plantation of one hundred and ninety eight acres of land in Donigall township Lancaster county to her, her heirs and assigns forever. And I do hereby impower my executors in my last will and testament mentioned and appoint that they shall after my decease sign, seal, and execute and deliver unto my said wife Mary a good and lawful deed for the same. And lastly it is my desire that this present codicil be annexed to and macke part of my last will and testament to all intents and purposes. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Henrich Landes. Signed, sealed, and published by the said Henry Landes as a codicil to be annexed to his last will in the presents of us, Joseph Groff, Abra Ayer. Lancaster County. On the third day of July, anno domini 1772. Before me the subsriber, then personally appeared the above named Valentine Metzler, one of the subscribing witnesses to the above will, and on his solemn affirmation, according to law, did declare and say that he was present and saw and heard Henry Landes the testator above named, sign, seal, publish, pronounce, and declare the above writing as and for his last will and testament, and that at the doing thereof he was of sound and well disposing mind, memory, and understanding, to the best of his knowledge, observation, and belief, and that he also saw Abraham Ayer the other subscribing witness subscribe his name thereto as a witness to the due execution thereof. Edward Shippen. Lancaster County. On the third day of July, anno domini, 1772, before me the subscriber personally appeared the above named Joseph Groff, one of the subscribing witnesses to the above codicil, and on his solomn affirmation, according to law, did declare and say, that he was present and saw and heard Henry Landis the testator above named, sign, seal, publish, pronounce, and declare the above writing as a codicil to his last will and testament, and that at the doing thereof he was of sound and well disposing mind memory and understanding, to the best of his knowledge observation, and belief, and he also saw Abraham Ayer subscribe his name thereto as a witness to the due execution thereof. Edw Shippen. [Ref: LancasterCoPA Wills J1-139] U3-342: Henry Landes, yeoman, of Manheim tp. enf.to Christian Wenger & Martin Graff, yeomen, both of Earl tp. 1a Earl tp., adjoining lands of Peter Graff and David Graff: HISTORY: Part of 97a Earl tp. that Susanna Graff & others granted 30 Jul 1746 to the said Henry Landes. --17 Jan 1755 SEE COCALICO LAND FILE From http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2515629&id=I525983391 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ID: I525983391 Name: Henry LANDIS Given Name: Henry Surname: Landis Sex: M Birth: 1700 in Europe Death: Nov 1760 in Manheim Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Note: Mennonite Minister at Hammer Creek Mennonite Church residence before 1754: Hammer Creek, Warwick Twp, Lancaster Cnty residence after 1754: Manheim Twp, Lancaster Cnty Henry and Veronica lived on the Hammer Creek just west of the Cocalico Creek in Warwick Twp about five and one half miles northeast of the land for which John Landis received a patent... Most of this farm lies to the north of the Hammer Creek and is bounded on the east by what is now Erb's Bridge Road... Henry and Veronica's home, which no longer stands, was on the south side of the Hammer Creek about 100 yards southwest of Erb's covered bridge on Erb's bridge Road. This home, along with a portion of the farm north of Hammer creek was sold to Henry's son-in-law, John Schrantz (Frena's husband), evidently soon after the death of Veronica Groff. The rest of the farm was divided equally among his 11 children. This was later transfered to Peter Hull on 25 Sep 1783 They lived on the Hammer Creek in Warwick Twp on 184-1/2 acres he warranted in 1733 and patented 24 Jul 1741.(Warwick Twp Deed X-1-164 Lanc. Co Court House) They were married approx. 25 years and had 11 children, 10 daughters and the last child, 1 son, Henry, Jr. At the time of Veronic's death, Henry moved to Manheim Twp where he purchased 216 acres from Benjamin and Anna (Snavely) Landis on 20 Dec 1753 (Deed D-75, recorded in Lancaster Cnty 12 Jan 1754). This land was part of a patent obtained by John Jacob Snavely (Anna Snavely's grandfather) of Manheim Twp. A house on the property was built in 1728 and was a restaurant for a number of years known as the Landis House Restaurant. Later was remodeled for commercial offices. The barn was renovated as a County court office for Lancaster Cnty. The house was lated sold back to a descendant of Benjamin Landis and has remained in the family. Reputed to be the second oldest house in Lancaster Cnty (Second only to Hans Herr House). Farm house is located at 2201 Oregon Pike, 3/4 mile NE of Roseville along Landis Run. Around the time Henry moved to Manheim Twp he married his second wife Mary Shelley. He was buried between Oct and Nov 1760 in Roseville Cemetery (on his Manheim Twp Farm?) He signed a will on 26 Oct 1760 in Lancaster Cnty, giving his Manheim Twp farm to his son Henry, Jr. A codicil of the will added to include land to be deeded to his second wife Mary - 198 acres on the Chiques Creek in Donegal Twp, Lancaster Cnty Father: Jacob LANDIS b: 1667 in Canton Zurich, Switzerland Mother: Anna WITMER b: 1671 in Zurich Marriage 1 Veronica GROFF b: 1706 in Germantown, Philadelphia Co, PA Married: abt 1728 in Children Henry LANDIS, JR b: 4 Mar 1751 in Warwick Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Mary LANDIS b: Abt 1732 Frena LANDIS b: abt 1733 Anna Groff LANDIS b: 1734 in Warwick Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Christina LANDIS b: abt 1735 in Lancaster Co, PA Susanna LANDIS b: abt 1736 in Warwick Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Barbara LANDIS b: abt 1736 in Warwick Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Margaret LANDIS b: abt 1743 in Warwick Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Elizabeth Groff LANDIS b: 9 Oct 1743 Magdalena LANDIS b: 1744 in Warwick Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Catherine LANDIS b: 1747 in Warwick Twp, Lancaster Co, PA ID: I525983319 Name: Henry LANDIS, JR Given Name: Henry Surname: Landis, Jr Sex: M Birth: 4 Mar 1751 in Warwick Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Death: 4 Jan 1791 in Manheim Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Burial: Landis Valley Graveyard, Lancaster Co, PA Note: Henry Jr. inherited the Manheim Twp farm of his father. Maria or Mary Erb's (Henry's wife) father, Jacob Erb, owned adjoining land on Hammer Creek to Henry Landis (Henry Jr's father) Father: Henry LANDIS b: 1700 in Europe Mother: Veronica GROFF b: 1706 in Germantown, Philadelphia Co, PA Marriage 1 Mary ERB b: 1753 in Lititz, Lancaster Co, PA Children John Erb LANDIS b: 18 Apr 1779 in Manheim Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Elizabeth E. LANDIS b: Abt 1772/1773 Mary E. LANDIS b: Abt 1774/1777 Anna E. LANDIS b: Abt 1775/1781 Henry Erb LANDIS b: Abt 1780 David Erb LANDIS b: Abt 1783 Abraham Erb LANDIS b: 1788 | Landis, Henrich (I42848)
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| 35 | MILLER, JACOB, Brecknock. October 10, 1782 - January 25, 1783. B - 76. To wife Barbara, all estate during widowhood. Son Jacob shall have a share and a half and the first refusal of the plantation. Son George shall have 20 shillings more than the others except Jacob, the others to share alike. Exrs: wife Barbara and Daniel DICKINSON. Wit: Bernhard BEELER, Peter SCHWEITZER, Hannah DICKINSON. | Miller, Jacob (I36264)
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| 36 | MM-377: George Hudson, fuller, & his wife Jane of Heidelberg tp. [he the son of Charles Hudson, deceased, who was the eldest son of George Hudson, deceased, late of Caernarvon tp.] enf-rel.to Nicholas Hudson, yeoman, of Caernarvon tp. [the son of the said George Hudson, deceased] --His undivided third part to two adjoining tracts: (1.) 314a Caernarvon tp. and (2.) 42a Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Same tracts patented to George Hudson, the first pat. 1 Sep 1739 (Ref. PB A-9-86) and the second 30 Aug 1743 (Ref. PB A-11-201). By his last will & testament dated 9 Nov 1746, George Hudson devised the same to his three surviving sons, to wit, Charles Hudson (the eldest), Nicholas Hudson (party hereto), and William Hudson. By his last will & testament dated 3 Jan 1748/49, Charles Hudson devised his right & title to his three sons, to wit, Joshua Hudson, William Hudson, & George Hudson (party hereto). On 22 Dec 1768, Joshua Hudson & William Hudson (said sons of Charles) released their right & title to the said properties to their brother George. --3 June 1772 | Hudson, Charles (I44155)
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| 37 | Note: Children of Jean Verly and his second wife not included in database. See children below. (No evidence of migration to America for the children by his second wife.) Waldersbach Reformed KB: Jean Verly & his wife Marguerite Neuviller of Bellefosse had baptized: 1. Oudille, born 1 Apr 1691 (recorded among 1707 baptisms) 2. Christophe, born - Aug 1693-died 22 Oct 1701 3. Didier, born 29 July 1695, baptized 31 July 1695 4. Marie Salome, born 28 Oct 1704, baptized at Bellemont 5. Jean, born 17 May 1707, baptized 19 May 1707-cross next to child’s name Note: Mother’s surname given as Melcker at baptism of daughter Maria Salome; however, this surname is crossed out and Neuvillers written above. Also: Parents residents of Pile at baptism of son Jean. Marguerite Verly died 18 Mar 1708 at Bellefosse. Married 24 July 1708 at Belmont: Jean Verly, foretier au Ban de la Roche, and Elisabeth Aschelman, demeurant. Daughter of Jean Aschelmann, resident of Belmont. Jean Verly & his wife Elisabeth Haschelman of Ban de la Roche, had baptized: 1. Jean George, born 14 Aug 1709, baptized 18 Aug 1709 2. Anne, born 16 June 1711, baptized 18 June 1711-cross next to child’s name 3. Jean Jaques, born 27 Oct 1712, baptized 30 Oct 1712 4. Anne Margueritte, born --- Apr 1715, baptized 24 Apr 1715 5. Veronique, born 6 Jan 1717, baptized 20 Jan 1717 at Belmont 6. Jean Michel, born 5 May 1718, baptized 8 May 1718 7. Jacob, born 14 Dec 1719, baptized 17 Dec 1719 --Note: The parents resided at Belmont beginning with daughter Veronique’s baptismal record. --Note: The mother at child Jean Jaques’ baptism is identified as Lisabeth Mischelerin. The surname is difficult to read. I presume an error for Aschelman, a surname which takes many forms in this church book. Elizabeth Heschlmann, wife of Jean Verly, died 12 Dec 1720; buried at Belmont 13 Dec 1720 Jean Verly, the forester, died 2 Jan 1721 aged 65 years. Buried at Belmont on 3 Jan 1721. | Verly, Jean (I52604)
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| 38 | Obituary published in Montgomery Ledger, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 4 April 1893: "DEATH OF JOSEPH NEIMAN. A Former Citizen of Pottstown Passes Away, in his 91st Year. Joseph Neiman, a well known former resident of Pottstown, died on Monday Mar. 27th, at the home of his son-in-law, Albert F. Lehman, Washington, D.C., in his 91st year. He had an attack of paralysis on Saturday, which terminated his long and active life. Deceased was born Sept. 12, 1802, in Upper Pottsgrove, near Grosstown, and was a son of John and Magdalena Neiman, who had several children, but all have passed away excepting David Neiman, (a younger brother of Joseph,) who is over 80 years old and resides near Grosstown. The wife of Joseph Neiman died several years ago. There are five daughters surviving--Annie, widow of Jacob Malsberger, Pottstown; Sarah, wife of Joseph Brouse, Shoemakertown, Pa.; Mrs. Amelia Jones, Germantown; Louisa, wife of A.F. Lehman, Washington, and Maggie, married and residing in Philadelphia. Joseph Neiman was a farmer and followed that occupation in Pottstown and vicinity. In early life he was a stage driver and many a day cracked his whip and blew his horn merrily on the old stage coaches which ran between Philadelphia, Pottstown and Reading long before the advent of the railroad and the iron-horse in the Schuylkill Valley. He also followed teaming and was a most active worker all his days. Even when 84 or 85 years of age he had charge, for some time, of the large Gabel Colony farm or plantation in Virginia, belonging to Henry H. Gabel, of Pottstown. When past four-score years he could 'dance a jig' as lively as many persons of forty years, and he was scarcely sick a day in his life. For some years the old gentleman resided with his son-in-law, the late Jacob Malsberger; also with his grandson William J. Jones, of this borough. Joseph N. Malsberger, of Pottstown, is a grandson. The Neiman family, from which the subject of this sketch descended, were early settlers in the Schuylkill Valley. The grandparents of Joseph Neiman were George and Catharine Neiman, of Grosstown. This George Neiman, who was born in 1718 and died in 1808, aged over 90 years, was a blacksmith and nail-maker, and the wrought nails he made, which were of a fine quality, were used in 1753-4 in building the mansion of John Potts, founder of Pottstown, (Mill Park,) still standing and the oldest structure in the place. Joseph Neiman's father, John Neiman, was a blacksmith and farmer, who died in March, 1841, in his 76th year. George and John Neiman, above referred to, both sleep in the old graveyard adjoining Zion Reformed Church." | Neimann, Joseph (I39358)
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| 39 | OC 2 June 1767: EC, IS, AW, WH, & JCM Esquires Justices of this court. JACOB HERSHEY, decd., late of Hempfield tp. (289) MC: Maria Hershey (above 14) chooses Benjamin Hershey of same GDN MC: Anna Hershey (above 14) chooses John Huber of same GDN JACOB HERSHEY, decd. (292) --Christian Hershey & Peter Cryder (the former guardians of MC Anna & Mary Hershey) PA of their guardianship: BAL approved by the court and ordered to be paid to the present guardians Benjamin Hershey & John Huber. OC 22 Dec 1769: ASK, JBM, & RB Esquires Justices of this court presiding. ANDREW HERSHEY, decd., late of Hempfield tp. (165) MOT/o David Eshelman (whose wife is Maria, one of the daughters of the Jacob Hershey, decd., of which said Jacob was an heir of Andrew Hershey, decd.): CIT to surviving executor Christian Hershey to appear at next OC to settle accounts. | Hirschi, Jacob (I3930)
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| 40 | OC 7 Dec 1762: MICHAEL NIESS, decd. (179) MOT/o Mr. Atlee on behalf of children Elizabeth, Margaret, Eve, Mary, Christina, Madlina, & Catharine Niess: According to their father's last will & testament, his plantation at Muddy Creek was to be sold and the profits equally divided among the heirs; however, executor Adam Niess has not yet sold the property. The court now orders the executor to sell the said property on 27 Dec instant. OC First Tuesday in March 1763: MICHAEL NIESS, decd. (218) REP/from Ex. Adam Niess: On 27 Dec last he sold the plantation at Muddy Creek to Leonard Getz (the highest bidder). OC 6 Mar 1771: MICHAEL NEISS, decd., late of Cocalico tp. (268) Ex. Adam Neiss PA-BAL-DISTR to the widow (N.N.) and children Adam, Elizabeth, Margaret, Eve, Mary, Christina, Magdalena, & Catharine | Nees, Michael (I45693)
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| 41 | Records of Goshenhopper Church, Upper Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co., PA, page 41 show a Jacob Knopf, age 75, died on December 18, 1737. Unknown relationship, if any, to Jacob Knoop I. "Tax record of Cocalico Twp. showed Jacob Knopff Sr. had 140 acres with 50 acres cleared. Jacob Knopff (Jr.) had 40a with 20a Cleared. In 1772 Christian Knopf, (son of Jacob Knopff Sr.) had 200a with 80a cleared." Groff surmised that son Jacob has gone and son Christian has both tracts. This ties in with Jacob Jr. (Jacob Knoop II) buying 300 acres in Allen Twp., Cumberland Co. September 23, 1771 from his father-in-law, Michael Gerber. I think though that Jacob Knoop I was still on his land in Cocalico and possibly this was about the time that Jacob Knoop I's wife, Anna Margaret, died. She is not listed in his Will written August 3, 1774, and he does state in it that he is a yeoman (land owner) in Mannheim, Cocalico Twp. Groff also wrote: "14th August 1782, we found this in the tax lists for Cocalico Twp. PETITION TO COMMISSIONERS OF COUNTY (and Groff paraphrases): 21st May they had misfortune to be visited by a great tempest, besides other damages the hail ruined all their rye and most of their wheat that they have lost their bread for the year. ANCIENT CUSTOM AMONGST ALL CIVILIZED NATIONS They go on to plead for help and remember that the American Revolutionary War was still on til 1783." Groff says it was signed by many, but he could not be sure if any Knopf had signed. He never found any reponse nor tax relief, but they may have had some. 29 ½ a. Cocalico tp. war. 2 May 1753 to Jacob Knop sur. 16 June 1753 pat. 11 June 1761 to warrantee (AA-1-448) 176a Cocalico tp. war. 26 Jul 1738 to Jacob Knupp sur. 11 2m. 1740 pat. 11 June 1761 to warrantee (AA-1-448) N188: Jacob Knup, yeoman, & his wife Margaret of Cocalico tp. enf-rel.to Christian Knup, yeoman, of same 103a Cocalico tp.: HISTORY: It being the remaining part of 205-½ a. pat. 11 June 1761 to Jacob Knup (Ref. PB AA-1-448). 3 Feb 1769: Leonard Keller & JJ O105: Christian Knup, yeoman, of Cocalico tp. mort.to Jacob Knup, yeoman, of same 103-½ a. Cocalico tp.: HISTORY: Part of 205-½ acres pat. 11 June 1761 to the said Jacob Knup (Ref. PB AA-1-448). On 12 June 1761, Jacob Knup & his wife Margaret granted part thereof to Christian Knup. 4 Feb 1769: JJ & Andres Rihm --John Gundy, surviving executor of Jacob Knup, ack.sat. on 16 Apr 1800. FF-84: Christian Knopf (or Knup), yeoman, & his wife Eva of Cocalico tp. enf-rel.to Adam Musser, tanner, of same 3a, 127 ½ p. Cocalico tp.: HISTORY: Part of 205 ½ a. pat. 11 June 1761 to Jacob Knopf (Ref. PB AA-1-448). On 3 Feb 1769, Jacob Knopf & his wife Margaret granted 103a to Christian Knopf, party hereto (Ref. Deed N188). 20 Sep 1786: Andreas Rihm & Henry Ream MM-374: Jacob Knup, yeoman, & his wife Ann of Cocalico tp. rel.to Christian Knup, yeoman, of same --Two tracts: (1.) 102 ½ a. Cocalico tp. and (2.) 104a Cocalico tp. 3. HISTORY: Part of 205 ½ a. pat. 11 June 1761 to Jacob Knup, Sr. (Ref. PB AA-1-448). On 3 Feb 1769, Jacob Knup & his wife Margaret granted 102 ½ a. to Jacob Knup, Jr., party hereto. 4. HISTORY: Same tract pat. 2 Mar 1769 to Jacob Knup, party hereto (Ref. PB AA-11-68). --1 Dec 1770 2-65: Adam Mosser & John Knop [the executors of Christian Knopf, late of Cocalico tp.] convey lands the deceased acquired via deeds N188, MM-374, and U316 to Dietrich Cockley, yeoman, of same. (Note: The deceased's last will & testament is dated 20 Dec 1802.) --3 May 1809 104a Cocalico tp. via two warrants: (1.) Appl. 253 for 60A to Jacob Canup and (2.) Appl. 1082 for 50A to Jacob Nupp sur. 20 Nov 1765 pat. 2 Mar 1769 to Jacob Nupp, Jr., on warrant to accept dated 16 Feb 1769 (AA-11-68) Patent AA-11-68: Not yet compiled. ????: Warrant to Jacob Knup, 60A ????: Warrant (2.) to Jacob Knup, 50A 1765: Survey to Jacob Knup, 104A (combined survey for two adjoining tracts) 1769: Warrant to Accept to Jacob Knup, Jr., 104A 1769: Patent to Jacob Knup, Jr. 104A (Patent AA-11-68) 1769: Jacob Knup, Jr., to Christian Knup, 52A (N187) 1770: Jacob Knup, Jr., to Christian Knup, residue of 52A (MM-374) See Deed 2-65 below. Christian Knup's last will & testament should be consulted for the disposition of his lands. N187: Jacob Knup, Jr., yeoman, & his wife Ann of Cocalico tp. enf-rel.to Christian Knup, yeoman, of same 52a Cocalico tp.: HISTORY: Part of a larger tract pat. 2 Mar 1769 to Jacob Knup, Jr. (Ref. PB AA-11-68). 17 Mar 1769: JJ & Andreas Rihm MM-374: Jacob Knup, yeoman, & his wife Ann of Cocalico tp. rel.to Christian Knup, yeoman, of same --Two tracts: (1.) 102 ½ a. Cocalico tp. and (2.) 104a Cocalico tp. 1. HISTORY: Part of 205 ½ a. pat. 11 June 1761 to Jacob Knup, Sr. (Ref. PB AA-1-448). On 3 Feb 1769, Jacob Knup & his wife Margaret granted part to Jacob Knup, Jr., party hereto. 2. HISTORY: Same tract pat. 2 Mar 1769 to Jacob Knup, party hereto (Ref. PB AA-11-68). --1 Dec 1770 2-65: Adam Mosser & John Knop [the executors of Christian Knopf, late of Cocalico tp.] convey lands the deceased acquired via deeds N188, MM-374, and U316 to Dietrich Cockley, yeoman, of same. (Note: The deceased's last will & testament is dated 20 Dec 1802.) --3 May 1809 For consideration: 3-656: Agreement between Michael Bear & Christian Knop, both of Cocalico tp.: They agree to swap parcels of land, eaching containing 1a, 62p, out of their adjoinining plantations. The tracts intended to be swapped were each surveyed 2 Oct 1782. --26 May 1783 | Knopf, Jacob (I20974)
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| 42 | Research clue: Orphan Court Records from York Co, PA settled the estate of Christian Loeffel, the widow Barbara administered the estate. In the final appearance before the court on 17 Sept 1761, "Came into court George Gobel who intermarried with Barbara, late the widow and Administratrix of Christian Loeffel, Dec'd, and pronounced the accompts of their Adminstration ----" In the settlement George and Barbara were to pay certain amounts to each heir with interest from 1 May 1751, probably the DOD of Christian Loeffel See York Orphans Court Book A pages 40, 50, 198, and 200 for the family record. The estate was settled in 1761, at which time it is indicate that the widow Barbara next married George Gobel and that daughter Anna Margaretha had married Adam Gobel and moved to Carolina. Eldest son Peter Loffel received his father's land on condition of paying the other heirs--including brothers Johannes and Christian--their lawful shares. | Loffel, Christian (I47148)
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| 43 | See Deed RR-143. He and wife Maria sell land in Hempfield tp. Signed Bauman. | Baumann, Peter (I39708)
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| 44 | See Lancaster Deed MM-624 for family record. Allan A. Garber cites the birth dates of the children as coming from a family bible in the collection of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. | Funck, Martin (I41998)
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| 45 | Tax Records: 1754 Caernarvon tp., Gabriel Davies Though Gabriel Davis appears in numerous records, little is known of his family. Most likely, he was kin to several of the other early Davis migrants. He may have had issue--or else he deeded his land to the heirs of his siblings. For certain, he acquired three tracts in Caernarvon tp.: 1. 207a Caernarvon tp. war. 1 Nov 1718 to Gabriel Davis. By unknown conveyances, Thomas Williams acquired the property, procuring a patent on 5 June 1735 [Ref. PB A-7-185]. 2. 255a Caernarvon tp. war. 1 Nov 1718, surv. 6 Nov 1718, pat. 5 June 1735 to Gabriel Davis (PB A-1-376]. 3. 78a Caernarvon tp. pat. 8 Dec 1744 to Gabriel Davies (Ref. PB A-11-426) Gabriel also acquired another tract in Caernarvon tp. on behalf of the Bangor Episcopal Church in 1739. The following records show how he disposed of his real estate: B190: Gabriel Davis of Caernarvon tp. mort.to John Chapman of East Nantmeal tp., Chester County 78a Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Not given. --15 Jan 1744/45 B563: Gabriel Davis of Caernarvon tp. mort.to Thomas White of Philadelphia 78a Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Not given. --30 Jul 1748 F286: Gabriel Davis of Lancaster County states that in October 1718 he carried one end of the chain in a survey of tract on Conestoga Creek returned for Joseph Cloud but now in possession of Nathan Evans Sr. Original return destroyed by fire. --18 Aug 1760 II-263: William Rettew (or Rattew), carpenter, of Chester County enf-rel.to John Jenkins of Caernarvon tp. 255a Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Part of 450a war. 1 Nov 1718 and later surveyed to Gabriel Davies [and later patented to him]. On 4 Mar 1739, Gabriel Davies mortgaged the same to the General Loan Office. William Rettew, the party hereto, has lately purchased 255a, part of the larger tract, from the said Gabriel Davies. 1 Jan 1741: James Dorney, Richard Smith, & John Smith --William Rettew acknowledges the within indenture as his own before the judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas on 27 Aug 1788. MM-484: John Jenkins & Joseph Jenkins, yeomen, both of Caernarvon tp. [the sons & surviving executors of John Jenkins, yeoman, late of same] enf-rel.to David Jenkins, ironmaster, of same 195a, 55p Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Containing parts of the following three tracts: (1.) 255a pat. 5 June 1735 to Gabriel Davis (Ref. PB AA-1-376 [sic]). On 1 & 2 Jul 1741, Gabriel Davis & his wife Sarah granted the same to William Rattew. On 1 Jan 1741 [sic], William Rattew granted the same to John Jenkins (Ref. Deed II-263). U114: Edward Hughes, yeoman, & his wife Elizabeth of Caernarvon tp. enf-rel.to James Old, ironmaster, of same 78a Caernarvon tp.: HISTORY: Same tract pat. 8 Dec 1744 to Gabriel Davies (Ref. PB A-11-426). On 29 Jan 1752, Gabriel Davies granted the same to Edward Davis & William Douglass. By his last will & testament dated 1 Mar 1764, Edward Davis bequeathed his right to his wife & executrix Mary Davis. On 24 May 1765, the said Mary Davis and William Douglass & his wife Sarah granted the entire tract to Edward Hughes. 10 Mar 1775: Henry Weaver & John Goheen (1) Philadelphia, PA Will Bk F, p.137. FHL #21,723. (2) "The History of Old St. David's Church, Radnor, Delaware County, Pennsylvania," by Henry Pleasants (John C. Winston Co., Philadelphia, 1915) p.344. (3) "Annals of Conestoga Valley," frontispiece, Land Grant Warrants Survey Map. Surveys and Drafts made by Isaac Taylor. (4) "Davis Directory of Pennsylvania," by Dorothy Davis Smith (Gateway Press, Baltimore, 1991) p.391,392. Cites: (a) Deed Books A-K 1729-1766, Vol. I, Lancaster Co., PA. (b) Bk B-190, p.14. (c) Bk B-563, p.22. (d) Bk F-296, p.64. (e) Index of Lancaster Co., PA estate administrations. (5) (6) "Notes and Queries, Historical, Biographical and Genealogical Relating Chiefly to Interior Pennsylvania," ed. by William Henry Egle (Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1970; Reprint). (a) Annual Vol. 1899, p.127,144-147. Cites: Records of Bangor Church, Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. (b) Annual Vol. 1898, p.55,56. (7) "Lancaster Legacy," Vol. 1, No. 1, p.5. Cites: (a) Lancaster Co., PA Will Bk. A-1, p.2, will of Cadwalder Ellis. (8) "History of Delaware Co., PA," by George Smith (Henry Ashmead, Philadelphia, 1862) p.535. (9) "History of Delaware County, Pennsylvania," by Henry Graham Ashmead (L.H. Everts & Co., Philadelphia, 1884) p.678-680. FHL #974.814 H2a. (10) "A Rare and Pleasing Thing: Radnor Demography (1798) and Development," by Katharine Hewitt Cummin (Owlswick Press, Philadelphia, 1977) p.8. FHL #974.814/R1 H2c. (11) Survey map of Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. Source unknown - probably Isaac Taylor's original surveys. (12) "A New Index, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, Before the Federal Census - Index to the Tax Records of Lancaster Co., PA," by Gary T. Hawbaker and Clyde L. Groff. FHL #974.815 R42h. (a) Vol. 4, p.12. (b) Vol. 3, p.23. (13) "Notes and Queries, Historical, Biographical and Genealogical Relating Chiefly to Interior Pennsylvania," ed. by William Henry, Third Series, Vol. 3, "Pioneer Settlers in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County," p.80,81. ! Birth: (1,6a,b) s/o William Davies. (2) s/o William Davies/Ann Miles. Marriage to Sarah __: (13) Deed of 1741 names a wife Sarah. Death: (4e) Estate of a Gabriel Davis administered 1774, Lancaster Co., PA. (3) 1718, 6 Sep: Gabriel Davies survey 450 acres on Conestoga Creek bounded by Geo. Hudson and John Bowen. John Bowen's land surveyed same date, as well as Hugh Hughes on the other side of John Bowen. The north part across Little Conestoga Creek to Thos. Williams (sold?). (11) Warrant issued 1 Nov 1718 to Gabriel Davis for 207 acres and 255 acres (462 total) in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. (4d) 1718, Oct: Gabriel Davies Sr. of Lancaster Co. swears in 1760 he carried chain in Oct. 1718 surveying tract on Conestoga Creek. Returned for Joseph Cloud, now in possession of Nathan Evans Sr. Survey was lost by fire. (11) 1718, 6 Nov: Survey for Gabriel Davis on warrant issued 1 Nov 1718 for 255 acres. (13) Took up 457 acres, Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, west of John Bowen's tract. This tract extended from the south side of the Conestogoe, north to the "Horse Shoe Road," now Churchtown. (12) 1718: Gabriel Davies taxed Lancaster Co., PA for lands on the head of the eastern branch of Conestogoe River. (13) 1720: Conveyed to David Jenkins of Chester Co., PA, 400 acres in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co.. (13) 1721: Gabriel Davis sold to Thomas Morgan 424 acres, Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., which embraced the whole of the tract of land belonging afterwards to John Jenkins and to the Bangor Church. About 100 acres of this land fronting on both sides of the old "Horse Shoe Road" later became "Bangor Church-Town," and even later as "Churchtown." After he sold this tract to Thomas Morgan, he owned 255 acres. (8) 1722: Gabriel DAVIS taxed in Radnor, PA. (9) Gabriel Davies was taxed for real estate assessed at 28 lbs. sterling. No William Davies taxed in Radnor. (10) 1723: Gabriel Davis is assessed for property owned by William Davis adjacent to Joseph Jones (N), David Morris (W) and the Radnor Rd.(E), across which are Evan Stephens and Samuel Rees. In 1748 the property is owned by David Davis of Haverford and Myrick Davis, and is adjacent to Joseph Jones (N), John Morris (W), and across Radnor Rd. (E) William Lewis. (12a) 1725: Gabriel Davis taxed, Lancaster Co., PA, Conestogoe head rate. (12a) 1726: Gabriel Davis taxed, Lancaster Co., PA, Conestogoe head rate. (7a) 1729, 23 Feb: Cadwalader Ellis of Carnarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA wrote his will. Names friends George Hudson and Gabriel Davis to be trustees and guardians over his children. Names son Robert, daughters Mary and Jane. Names brother Humphrey Ellis executor. Witnessed by Philip David and Thomas Edwards. Proved 31 Mar 1730. (6a,b) 1730: A log church was built called Bangor Church in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, named after a diocese in Old England, by several Welsh families who settled first in Radnor Twp., Chester Co., PA, where they had established a place of worship of the Episcopal Church of England served by Rev. Robert Wyeman. The principal members who built the Bangor Church were Nathan Evans, Morgan Evans, Thomas Morgan, George Huttson (2), Nicholas Huttson, Charles Huttson, Thomas Nicholas, Edward Nicholas, Edward Davies (2), Rees Davies, Philip Davies, Gabriel Davies, Zaccheus Davies, Hugh Davies, David Davies, John Davies (2), Evan Hughs, Thomas Williams, Morgan John, John Bowen, John Edwards. The first pastor was Rev. Griffith Hughs (1730-1733). Gabriel Davies, son of William Davies, and his sons Edward and David are those named on the list of contributors. (11) 1735, 26 May (3rd mo.): Survey for Gabriel Davis of 207 acres on warrant issued 1 Nov 1718. Patented 5 Jun 1735 to Thomas Williams. (11) 1735, 5 Jun: Patent AA-1-376 issued to Gabriel Davis for 255 acres in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., on warrant issued 1 Nov 1718, bounded by Gabriel Davis (patented same date to Thomas Williams), corner to Morgan John, George Hudson, John Jenkins Sr. (patented 1803 to John Jenkins Jr.), corner to Clement Cherrington (patented 1770 to Cromwell McVitty), John Bowen. (3) 1737: G. Davies bought from John Jenkin land bounded by N. Evans, Jacob Light, John Kenkin, crossed by Conestoga Creek, just (southwest?) of Bangor Church. (6a,11) 1738, 24 May: A warrant for the land upon which Bangor Church was built was issued to Gabriel Davis and a survey made for 62 acres and 127 perches. The patent was issued to trustees Lynford Lardner and John Davies 20 Feb 1755. (1) 1738, 4 Aug: William Davies of Radnor Twp., Chester Co., PA, yeoman, wrote his will. Gives to son Gabriel Davies all the rents arising from the house and plantation whereon Ellis Pugh now lives in Radnor towards my maintenance while in my life time, and after my decease the house and plantation in Radnor are devised to grandson Mirick, son of my eldest son Mirick Davies, provided he pay certain legacies of money to his brothers and sisters, each of Gabriel Davies' children, John Davies' children, Evan Hughs children, Hugh Hugh's children, and Nathan Evans' children. If Mirick should die, then the said house & plantation to descend to his brother Alesander, and if he dies, then to the Right heir at law of that family. Gives to son Gabriel a case of bottles, a black walnut arm chair,and one of Newmans Concordance, an English Dictionary, Doctor Davies Welch & Latin Dictionar, and Salmons Surgery Book with two other phisick books, one pewter tanker, the bells mettles, morter, and other items unreadable. Appoints executors sons Gabriel and John Davies. (13) 1741, Jul: Gabriel and Sarah Davies sold to William Patton, Jr., 255 acres in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. (11) 1741, 14 Dec: Survey for Gabriel Davis 62 acres was made on warrant issued 24 May 1738. Patent issued 21 Feb 1755 to Bangor Episcopal Church. (6a) Survey was made to Gabriel Davies for a church thereon then intended to be erected and since erected and called Bangor Church, for the use of a congregation of Protestants of the established Church of England. (4b) 1744, 15 Feb: Gabriel Davis of Carnavon Twp., mortgage to John E. Chapman of East Nantmill, Chester Co., PA, land in Carnavon Twp. (11) 1744, 8 Dec: Patent A-11-426 issued to Gabriel Davies for 78 acres, Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, surveyed on warrant issued to Nathan Evans 10 Jan 1733, bounded by Jacob Light, David Evans, corner to Edward Evan and Hugh Hugh (patented to John Weaver), legatees of Nehemiah Allen (patented to Benjamin Jacobs 1760), and John Jenkins (patented 1742 to W. Branson). (13) Held office in Caernarvon Twp.. (2) Prominent in the history of Bangor Church. (13) One of the founders of Bangor Church. (13) 1745: After 1745, Gabriel Davies the pioneer settler disappears from Caernarvon Twp. records. (4) 1748, 30 Jul: Gabriel Davies bought 78 acres, Carnarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. (4c) 1748: Gabriel Davies of Carnavon Twp. conveyed 78 acres in Carnavon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Thomas White of Philadelphia. (12b) 1754: Gabriel Davies taxed in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. Source: https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=adgedge&id=I8292 2. Gabriel Davies married Sarah (???) and settled in Caernarvon in 1718, and had surveyed 450 acres east of Churchtown, 9, 6, 1718. He patented, December 8, 1744, the land on which Pool Forge was afterward located. May 24, 1738, he secured a warrant and had surveyed the land on which Bangor Church was afterward built. The warrant said "for a Church to be built thereon." This was patented February 20, 1755, to Lynford Lardner and John Davies, Wardens of Bangor Church. Gabriel Davies was one of the most active men of his day. He died in 1774 leaving no estate. His children were: 2. A. William Davies, nothing known of him. B. Ann Davies, nothing known of her. C. Mary Davies, died single. D. Margaret Davies, married James Old 6, 1, 1750. Their children were: a. Margaret, married Robert Coleman. b. Ann, married Cyrus Jacobs. c. Davies. d. James, who died young. E. Edward Davies died 1746. He married Mary Davies, (daughter of Edward and Jane (Miles) Davies). He bought the property on which Pool Forge was located, and with his son-in-law, William Douglas, built on this land a mill which the two operated. His wife, Mary, died 1793. His children were: a. James, married Elizabeth Sullivan and died early. Their children were: a. John Davies, married Elizabeth (???), and died young. b. Hon. Edward Davies, married Rachel Henderson. b. John Davies, married Elizabeth. c. Ann Davies. d. Sarah Davies, married William Douglas and went to Maryland. e. Jane Davies, married Robert Good 3, 10, 1761. Their children were: a. John Good, married Rebecca Jones 1788, (page 56). b. James Good, born 3, 4, 1771; died 9, 9, 1860; married Hannah Jones (page 109). c. William Good. d. Robert Good, born 12, 4, 1779; married Jane Good Lewis (page 21). e. Mary Good, married (???) Weaver. f. Jane Good, married Jonathan Jones 2, 7, 1786, (page 12). 2. F. David Davies, married Elizabeth (???). David Davies had patented September 5, 1754, the property on which later was built White Hall, a large and handsome mansion, still in excellent preservation. This he afterward sold to his brother Edward, and which was bequeathed by him to his son John. Afterward the property was sold and later came into possession of James Old. It is now owned by the daughter of the late Abraham Lincoln (page 108). G. Gabriel Davies, married Rebecca Evans November 24, 1765. | Davies, Gabriel (I44148)
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| 46 | The following indenture suggests that Philipp Brendel had a wife named Maria Ottilia. Is Maria Ottilia the same person as Maria Christman, whom Brendel married in 1745? As his children appear to be born in the 1756-1766 time period, it may suggest that his first wife child and--childless--he married a second time. However, this is pure speculation. YY-176: Michael Kegerreitz, Sr., yeoman, & his wife Margaret of Cocalico tp. enf-rel.to his son Michael Kegerreitz, yeoman, of same 10 ¾ a., 25p Cocalico tp.: HISTORY: Part of 356a pat. 21 Aug 1739 to William Bird (Ref. PB A-9-70). On 26 Mar 1747, William Bird & his wife Britta granted the same to Christopher Witman. On 27 Apr 1749, Christopher Witman & his wife Barbara granted 246a to William Adams. On 12 Apr 1752, William Adams & his wife Anna granted 49a to Philip Brendel. On 26 Nov 1761, Philip Brendel & his wife Maria Ottilia granted the same to Martin Eichholtz. On 6 Oct 1763, Martin Eichholtz & his wife Margaret granted the same back to Philip Brendel. On 16 May 1774, Philip Brendel & his wife Maria Ottilia granted the same to John Bucher. On 13 May 1775, John Bucher & his wife Anna granted the same to Henry Brendel. On 10 Mar 1794, Henry Brendel & his wife Susanna granted the same to Michael Kegerreitz, Sr. --23 Mar 1796 | Brendel, Philipp (I41794)
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| 47 | The following is a narrative of the early years of the Leisey family in America taken from: Dr. John's HISTORY OF DENVER [Pennsylvania], 1896. John Bucher, having no children of his own, selected from a company of emigrants at the Port of Philadelphia, a boy and a girl who had come to America penniless in search of employment and homes. He paid the price of their passage, whereupon they became his indentured servants till this price was canceled. The lady married a Hibschman and went with a Bucher family to Cornwall in Lebanon County. The boy was Joseph Leisey, the ancestor of all the Leisey's in these parts. He was born in the Fatherland in 1754, and married Sophia Snyder, who bore him a family of seven sons and one daughter. When Joseph was grown to manhood, he was sent away to learn the weaver's trade; especially to master the difficult art of weaving figures, then a new art in these parts. This he did, and he did it well, greatly to the pleasure of John Bucher. When the years of his apprenticeship were completed, he was given a part of John Bucher's house and a loom with which to follow his trade. He labored till 1799, when he purchased a lot from Christian Wenger and built a dwelling house and shop. Here he operated his loom for twenty-five years, at the same time teaching his seven sons the trade. He was followed by his son, Adam, who occupied the shop for upwards of fifty years more. Here, Joseph Leisey's seven sons grew to manhood, and one by one married and became heads of families. To devote themselves to their trade, then one of the most important callings, they located at various places near home, one, however, going west. Church records show that "Joseph Leisig a son of deceased George Leisg and Sophis, daughter of George Schneider" were married on September 19, 1784. Another record records Joseph's father as Hans Jerrick Lyssy. It may be impossible to find the original spelling of the name. A search of ship records from 1765-1772 fails to show any Joseph Leisey appearing on a ship at the port of Philadelphia. The one daughter never married and ended up living in the household of her brother, Adam. All seven sons married and located somewhere around Lancaster County. One son, Henry, moved to Ohio after his mother's death (Holmes County) and dropped the last "e" from his name. There is a large group of "Leisys" in the United States affiliated with the Leisy Brewing Company. They arrived in the early 1800's from Friedelsheim, Germany. No connection between the families has ever been made. Representatives of five of the sons (Henry, Joseph, Jr., Adam, Peter and George) have been located and research is on-going. Representatives of two sons (John and Jacob) are unknown and research is lacking. - from Raymond E. Leisy, Wooster, Ohio | Leisey, George (I63602)
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| 48 | W90: James Douglass of Salisbury tp. mort.to Caleb Way, innkeeper, of West Caln tp., Chester County --Two adjoining tracts: (1.) 100a Salisbury tp. and (2.) 90a Salisbury tp.: HISTORY: Same tracts pat. 10 Jan 1752 to Edward Douglass (Ref. PB A-17-45). By his last will & testament, Edward Douglass devised the same to his son James Douglass (the party hereto). 7 Aug 1783: Andrew Caldwell & Joseph Ash --Caleb Way ack.sat. 13 Apr 1790. | Douglass, Edward (I48315)
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| 49 | Wendel Huber Tax Records: Brecknock Twp.: 1750-1754 The below records suggest either a son or brother named Henry, who appears in Brecknock tp. tax records. Cocalico Reformed KB: George David of David Schaerck and Anna Maria, b. September 11, 1750. Spon: Wendel Huber and wife Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene of David Schaerck and Anna Maria, b. June 30, 1753. Spon: Wendel Huber and wife Mary Magdalene. John Henry of David Schaerck and Anna Margaret, b. October 27, 1758. Spon: John Henry Huber and wife Catharine. Maria Catharine of David Schaerck and Anna Margaret, b. March 18, 1764. Spon: John Henry Huber and wife Catharine. John Henry of Conrad Kopf, Luth. and Mary Magdalene, b. January 7, 1769, bapt. March 28, ----. Spon: Henry Huber and wife Catharine. Muddy Creek Reformed KB: Johannes Wentel of Valentin Westhöfer [ Westhofer ] and Anna Christina, bapt. August 28, 1743. Spon: Hans Wendel Huber and Maria Magdalena. [also in Muddy Creek Moravian] Maria Magdalena of David Schärck [ Scharck ] and Anna Margaretha, b. June 31, 1753, bapt. July 29, 1753. Spon: Wendel Huber and wife Maria Magdalena. Mary Magdalene of Henry Huber (Lutheran) and Catharine, b. March 7, 1768, bapt. April 3, 1768. Spon: Mary Magdalene Huber, John Gerner and wife Anna Maria. Waldschmidt: Peter Graff, son of Joseph Graff, m. Magdalene Huber, daughter of late Henry Huber, August 20, 1786, in my house. Muddy Creek Lutheran KB: Peter Huber of Muddy Creek had baptized: 1. Maria Margaretha b. Sep 1748 sp. Thomas Sharp & wife New Holland Lutheran KB: [no relevant entries] April 15, 1782 April 19, 1785 HUBER, MAGDALENA Widow of Wendle Huber. Child: Margaret wife of --- Shirk. Grandchild: Jacob Shirk. Ex. Jacob Shirk. Brecknock Twp., L.Co. | Huber, Wendel (I24189)
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| 50 | WW-520: John Rehm, yeoman, of Cocalico tp.; John Bechtolt, yeoman, & his wife Mary of same; Andrew Rehm, yeoman, of Harrisburg in Dauphin County, PA; Adam Krill, yeoman, & his wife Susanna of Berks County, PA; David Landes, yeoman, & his wife Catharine of Cocalico tp.; Henry Schneider, yeoman, & his wife Eve of Cocalico tp.; Samuel Rehm, yeoman, of Cocalico tp.; and Samuel Adams, yeoman, of Cocalico tp. [the husband of Esther, who is yet a minor] (the said John, Mary, Andrew, Susanna, Catharine, Eve, Samuel, and Esther being eight children of John Rehm, deceased, late of Cocalico tp.] quitclaim to David Rehm --Three tracts: (1.) 75a Cocalico tp., (2.) 25a, 29p Cocalico tp., and (3.) 3a, 131p Cocalico tp. 1. HISTORY: Same tract that Benjamin Lightfoot granted 1 May 1754 to John Rehm (Ref. Deed Q525). 2. HISTORY: Same tract that Philip Heft & his wife Sarah granted 10 Sep 1774 to John Rehm (Ref. Deed Z153). 3. HISTORY: Part of 60a that Nicholas Rehm & his wife Catharine granted 9 Oct 1771 to John Rehm (Ref. Deed EE-141). --By his last will & testament dated 18 Mar 1784, John Rehm devised certain land to his son David, reserving other land to his sons John & Samuel-all subject to paying the other heirs equal shares of the valuations. Now, by this indenture, the heirs of John Rehm, the father, quitclaim their right & title to the properties devised to the said David Rehm. --29 Mar 1786 | Riehm, Johannes (I41286)
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