1. John-Pierre Marcel Hannam,1 son of Pierre Hannam and Mary Katharyn Rau, was born on 6 Aug 1953 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Other names for John-Pierre are Jake Hannam and John-Pierre M. Hannam Sr.
General Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
Education:
Elementary School: Bridgeton Christian Day School (K-2, 4-6), Bridgeton, New Jersey
Elementary School: South Avenue, Bridgeton, New Jersey (3rd Grade)
Junior High School: Bridgeton Junior High School, Bridgeton, New Jersey (7-9)
High School: Palisades High School, Kintnersville, Pennsylvania (10-12)
College:
- Northampton County Area Community College, Bethlehem, PA (AAS - Commercial Art - 1974)
- San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas (several courses - electives - 1976)
- University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), San Antonio, Texas (BA - Political Science - 1979)
- Prince George's County Community College, Laurel, MD [HTML and JavaScript - noncredit - 2002]
Military:
United States Air Force, Nov 1974 - Aug 1977 - Still Photographic Specialist (1975-1977)
Adult Work History:
Directorate of Logistics (aka Directorate of Industrial Operations), Fort George G. Meade, MD (1980-??)
Residences (in chronological order):
Tohickon Avenue, Quakertown, Bucks, Pennsylvania
107 South Avenue, Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey
95 South Avenue, Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey
Springtown, Pennsylvania (RFD Riegelsville)
435 Liberty Street, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas (Basic Training)
Aurora, Colorado (Technical School)
San Antonio, Texas (apartment)
Universal City, Texas (apartment)
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
- Drexel Avenue
- 915 La Manda Boulevard
Texarkana, Texas (house rental)
Briarwood Apartments, Laurel, Maryland
Arden on the Severn, Crownsville, Maryland
Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland
- 501 Montrose Avenue
- 7618 South Arbory Court
- 7019 Redmiles Road
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John-Pierre M. Hannam was born on the 63rd anniversary of the first legal electrocution (William Kemmler, Auburn Prison, New York, 6 August 1890) in the United States. Another infamous anniversary was that of the first wartime use of an atomic bomb ("Little Boy", Hiroshima, Japan, 6 August 1945). Some famous people also born on this day include actress Lucille Ball - 1911, actor Robert Mitchum - 1917, artist Andy Warhol - 1928 and movie director M. Night Shyamalan - 1970.
Medical Notes: Mitral valve prolapse, depression, anxiety attacks
Lived in: After Aug 1953, __ Tohickon Avenue, Quakertown, Bucks, Pennsylvania. 1
Lived in: Between 1954 and 1956, 101 South Avenue (over Hannam's Sundry Shop), Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey. 1
Lived in: 1956-1968, 95 South Avenue, Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey. 1
Lived in: Between 1968 and 1973. 1 Springtown (RD1, Riegelsville), Pennsylvania
Lived in: Between 1973 and 18 Nov 1974, 435 Liberty Street, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 1
Military: Between 19 Nov 1974 and Aug 1977. 1 U.S. Air Force (Still Photographic Specialist)
Lived in: Between 1975 and 1979, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas. 1
Lived in: Between Jan and May 1975, Aurora, , Colorado. 1
Lived in: Between Jul 1979 and May 1980, Texarkana, , Texas. 1
Lived in: After May 1980, Maryland. 1
Fact 1: 2008, Laurel, Prince George's, MD. 1 Self-published author (www.lulu.com), of children's story entitled "Uncle Jake's Hat".
John-Pierre married Cathy Marie Toth,1 daughter of George John Toth and Sophia Molasko, on 8 Jun 1974 in Riegelsville (Outside Of Springtown), Bucks, Pennsylvania.1 The marriage ended in divorce. Cathy was born on 22 Dec 1954 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania. They had no children.
Marriage Fact: 8 Jun 1974, Home of Pierre and Katharyn Hannam, outside of Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania. 1 Best Man: Henry F. Hannam
Divorced: 1 Aug 1984. Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Officiant: 8 Jun 1974, Home of Pierre and Katharyn Hannam, outside of Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Rev. Culp, Mennonite minister
Occupation: Bef 1974. Computer operator
Occupation: Between 1980 and 1984. Systems Analyst, FNMA, Washington, D.C.
Lived in: After 1990, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina. 1
John-Pierre next married Paula Mary Bacinski,1 daughter of Bernard Gregory Bacinski and Elaine Mary Paska, on 28 Jun 1985 in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland.1 Paula was born on 5 Dec 1955 in Baltimore, Baltimore (City), Maryland.1
Officiant: 28 Jun 1985, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Laurel, Prince George's, Maryland. 1 Rev. Biles
Education: Frostburg, Pennsylvania
Occupation: Bef 1980. School Teacher
Occupation: Bef 1983. Bank Teller, Union Trust Bank, Laurel, Maryland
Occupation: Between 1984 and 1988. Assistant Manager, Denny's Restaurants, Laurel, Maryland
Occupation: After 1988. Daycare provider
Children from this marriage were:
i. John-Pierre Marcel Hannam Jr. was born on 23 Jul 1985 in Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.1 Another name for John-Pierre is J-P Hannam.1
ii. Phillip Matthew Hannam was born on 23 Apr 1987 in Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.1
Second Generation 
2. Pierre Hannam,1,2 son of Marcel Hannam and Laure Bock, was born on 12 Apr 1919 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France,1 died on 22 Sep 1995 in Pfastatt, , Alsace, France3 at age 76, and was buried in France (Gravestone With Katharyn Hannam's Grave In Durham Cemetery, Durham, Pennsylvania.1 The cause of his death was Lung Cancer (died of heart attack).
General Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
Pierre Hannam died in September 1995 in Pfastatt, France of lung cancer. He was living with his third wife, Denise Lechleiter Grun Hannam, at the time.
Pierre was born in France, served briefly in the French army during World War II, then spent the remainder of the war in Switzerland after the French were defeated. He came to the United States (Texas) in the early 1950's where he stayed with or worked for a friend. Pierre migrated to Pennsylvania where he met Katharyn Rau Buckley who was working as a waitress in a Quakertown restaurant. Pierre and Katharyn later married and had three children. From 1953 until June 1968, they lived in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Pierre originally owned and operated a store, Hannam's Sundry Shop, where he sold cosmetics and other 'sundry' items and operated a soda fountain. This store was on South Avenue (Pierre and his family lived in an apartment over the store). Later, he moved the store to Southeast Avenue in Bridgeton. Toward the end, Pierre converted the store to a pinball and pool table operation. During the riots of the 1960s, the store was burned. Since his business had been failing for some time, Pierre took a job as a radio host at WSNJ-AM. His evening show, quite popular with the ladies due to his French accent, was called 'Potluck with Pierre'. Finally, he and Katharyn decided to leave Bridgeton (due to a declining neighborhood and constant racial tensions) and purchased the ancestral home of Katharyn's grandparents, Oliver Hoffman Melchior and Mary Elizabeth Montfort, from Mrs. Elmer Markley (widow). Katharyn's mother, Mary Susannah Melchior Rau (widow), lived across the road.
Pierre worked first at Fretz's (a clothing manufacturer) in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Then he got a job with the Pennsylvania Turnpike where he worked as a tollbooth operator until his medical retirement in the late 1970s or early 1980s. After his wife, Katharyn, died in 1982, Pierre decided to return to France where he eventually married the widow of his nephew, Raymond Grun. He and Denise lived in her home in Pfastatt, France, until his death from lung cancer in September 1995.
In his better years, Pierre was quite athletic. Apparently, he played soccer as a youth in France. While in Bridgeton, he played for several years on a local softball team. Throughout his stay in Bridgeton and for awhile in Pennsylvania, Pierre was an excellent table tennis (ping pong) player and had a large collection of championship trophies to prove it. As a child, I remember him showing off by doing handstands and walking across the living room (or back yard) on his hands. I remember being quite impressed by the fact that he could throw a ball so high that it appeared to disappear before returning to earth where he would (usually) catch it.
His favorite pasttimes included listening to the Philadelphia Phillies on the radio or watching them on television, watching old horror movies (Karloff, Lugosi, etc.), and working in his garden and yard in Pennsylvania.
Social Security records give Pierre's date of birth as 12 April 1918 but we (his children) were always told he was born 12 April 1919. I suspect this may have had something to do with the transfer of Alsace (including his hometown of Mulhouse) from Germany back to France at the Treaty of Versailles (28 June 1919). My father, Pierre, was always fiercely loyal to France and, I suspect, he considered it his misfortune to have been born (whether in 1918 or 1919) in German territory.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 21 September 2008
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[Source: SSDI Search Results
PIERRE HANNAM Request Information (SS-5)
Residence: 912 , U.S. Consulate: France (PARIS)
Born 12 Apr 1918 (this may be incorrect - he was supposedly born 12 April 1919]
Died 22 Sep 1995 Issued: PA (1951)
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[Source: New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957]
Name: Pierre Hannam
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Le Havre, France
Place of Origin: French
Ship Name: Liberte
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Line: 8
Microfilm Serial: T715
Microfilm Roll: T715_7937
Page Number: 68
NOTE: According to the Manifest of In-Bound Passengers (from Le Havre, France, 12 January 1951 and arrived New York, New York, 18 January 1951), Pierre Hannam, age 32, arrived WITH his wife, Cecile Hannam, age 30. Pierre gave as his destination "General Delivery, Ardmore, Oklahoma". I was always under the impression that Pierre and Cecile had been divorced before he arrived in the U.S. but this is apparently NOT the case.
Update: I recently came across a letter from my mother, Katharyn Hannam, in which she stated that Pierre and Cecile did not get divorced until November 1952.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 21 September 2008
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[Source: New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957]
Name: Pierre Hannum
Arrival Date: 16 Sep 1956
Port of Departure: Paris Orly
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Line: 27
Microfilm Serial: t715
Microfilm Roll: t715_8780
Page Number: 48
NOTE: This was most likely the record of Pierre's return to the U.S. after attending his mother's funeral.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 13 December 2006
Emigrated: Between 1950 and 1951. France to United States
Fact 1: Abt 1953. Adopted Katharyn's son, Henry F. Buckley
Fact 2: 6 Aug 1995. Dying of cancer, morphium three times a day
Military: 1939-1941. French Army, World War II
Occupation: Between 1953 and 1964. Store owner, Hannam's Sundry Shop
Occupation: Between 1964 and 1968. FM radio station (WSNJ) - had an evening show called "Potluck with Pierre" in the mid-1960s
Occupation: Between 1969 and 1971. Fretz pants factory, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Occupation: After 1972. Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll booth operator
Pierre married Cecile \\ on 19 Mar 1939. The marriage ended in divorce. Cecile was born about 1921 and died after 18 Jan 1951.
Divorced: Nov 1952. 4
The child from this marriage was:
i. Pierrette Arlette Maria Hannam was born on 16 Oct 1939 and died in 1940 at age 1.
Pierre next married Mary Katharyn Rau 1 on 14 Feb 1953 in Quakertown, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Marriage status: death of one spouse. Mary was born on 18 Aug 1918 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, died on 22 May 1982 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania at age 63, and was buried in Durham Cemetery, Durham, Pennsylvania (In Agnes Rau Kline's Grave).1 The cause of her death was complications from hospital-borne infection (St. Luke's, Bethlehem, PA) while admitted for kidney dialysis. Other names for Mary were Katharyn Rau Hannam and Mary Kathryn Rau.2
Marriage Notes:
[Source: Typewritten letter from Katharyn Hannam to Cathy and John-Pierre Hannam, undated but probably written shortly before 14 February 1978]
... On Feb 14th we celebrate our 25th anniversary. To us it is great because it is a miracle I am alive... and very healthy right now. I am amazed at how thrilled Dad is. There are to be NO gifts. The girls did want an open house but you know Dad and company! So we will have his favorite quiet dinner at home.
Now that you're a "big boy" I will set the record straight. We were "married" on June 8, 1951; we lived together (with Grandma and Henry) until his divorce was final in Nov. '52. We were told (erroneously) that we had to wait 3 months for remarriage. So we set our religious ceremony for Feb 14th and then conceived you about the second week in Nov. After living together for 1 and 1/2 years I hardly think you were a baby born in anything but love and desire. Also we were in our 30's. We regret only that we couldn't have started out young together; we are both against divorce...
Marriage Fact: 5 Melchior Genealogy (M.S. Rau) - Pierre & Katharyn married 16 Nov 1952
Death of One Spouse: 22 May 1982. St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Children from this marriage were:
1 i. John-Pierre Marcel Hannam (born on 6 Aug 1953 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania)
ii. Christianne Louise Hannam was born on 9 Dec 1954 in Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey.1
iii. Rebecca Jane Hannam was born on 29 May 1956 in Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey.1
Pierre next married Denise Marie Monique Lechleiter on 26 Dec 1984 in France. Denise was born on 22 Dec 1933 in Wittenheim, France.
3. Mary Katharyn Rau,1 daughter of Floyd William Rau and Mary Susanna Melchior, was born on 18 Aug 1918 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, died on 22 May 1982 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania at age 63, and was buried in Durham Cemetery, Durham, Pennsylvania (In Agnes Rau Kline's Grave).1 The cause of her death was complications from hospital-borne infection (St. Luke's, Bethlehem, PA) while admitted for kidney dialysis. Other names for Mary were Katharyn Rau Hannam and Mary Kathryn Rau.2
General Notes:
[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., updated 21 Septermber 2008]
Born a little more than a month after the Bolshevik execution of Tsar Nicholas and his family and shortly before the end of World War I., Mary Katharyn Rau (Buckley) (Hannam) lived her entire life in a world threatened by Communism As a young child, she lived through the Roaring Twenties, Prohibition and the Great Depression. However, living in a rural Pennsylvania setting, she was probably little affected by either. As a young adult, she witnessed Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal and as a young mother, the horrors of World War II. She also saw the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, the moon landing, the resignation of Richard M. Nixon and the Falklands War. Through it all, she remained a devout Christian wife and mother. She raised her family as members of the Methodist Church even though she herself had been raised a Lutheran. Her grandfather, Oliver H. Melchior, was a beloved Lutheran pastor in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She lived long enough to see several of her grandchildren (Henry's three children, Benjamin, Matthew and Sarah Hannam; Becky's son, Justin Thomas; and Christy's first child, Sarah Wright) but not long enough to see the collapse of the Soviet Union or the Gulf War. Nor, thankfully, did she live long enough to witness the shenanigans of Bill Clinton and his lovely wife! Sadly for my own children, she had already been dead over three years before the birth of my first son, John-Pierre Hannam, Jr. .
First married to Henry Albin Buckley--father of her first son, Henry (born 23 December 1941). According to Mary Susanna Melchior Rau, Katharyn and Henry divorced, remarried, and then divorced again. Anecdotes and periodic conversations indicate that her first husband was abusive to her and Henry and was probably an alcoholic.
Married Pierre Hannam on 14 February 1953 but they also claimed to have been married in October 1952 in Maryland. This fluidity of their marriage date probably had something to do with my birth on 6 August 1953 (you do the math)! In a letter to me dated sometime before 14 February 1978, Katharyn "fessed up" and told me the true story (see the excerpt from this letter under Marriage Notes for Pierre and Katharyn).
Katharyn (called by some people Kitty) died in May 1982 due to complications of her hospitalization at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. She had been in an accident in May 1972 in which she lost one kidney and was paralyzed for life. She almost died but was "brought back" in the emergency room in Doylestown hospital. For the rest of her life, she was a quadriplegic with total loss of her legs and almost total loss of her arms (she could type with one finger, move her arms, talk, etc.) but she was essentially confined to her home -- with occasional outings -- in the last years of her life. She was hospitalized at St. Luke's in 1982 for (initially) kidney dialysis. However, as her stay progressed, things got worse (due to lousy care and medical incompetence?). She got an infection, had to be placed on a respirator and other life support equipment, had her pericardium removed due to the infection (for a while she was in isolation) and finally died of cardiac arrest. My father, Pierre, and my sister (Christianne) informed her doctors that she had made a living will instructing that no "heroic" measures be taken to save her. Consequently, she was allowed to slip away.
According to an entry in Floyd Rau's New Indexed Bible (Revised Edition), Mary Katharyn Rau was educated at Springfield High School in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. While a junior high school teacher at Bridgeton Junior High School in Bridgeton, New Jersey, she studied at Glassboro State College (presumably to receive her Master's Degree). In the mid-1960s, she had breast cancer but survived it. She was a well-loved school teacher in Pennsylvania from 1968 until her accident in May of 1972.
A number of her devoted friends and neighbors (Leah Kneebone, Laura Momich, Patty Murphy and many others) spent countless hours helping out at our home (bathing her, cleaning, cooking, visiting, etc.) for a number of years until her death. God bless them all for their tireless efforts to make her life more comfortable. Through it all, she was stoic and heroic, or pretended to be, and seldom shed a tear for her own plight. I still miss her after more than twenty-five years.
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[Source: The Daily Intelligencer, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 19 August 1971, summarized by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 12 May 2006]
The Palisades school district board "approved the reassignment of Mrs. Kathryn R. Hannam (Springfield, language arts) to the position of reading specialist with no salary change ..."
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[Source: Doylestown Daily Intelligencer, Wednesday, November 10, 1971, page 17 (Palisades Tutors Visit Reading Clinic)]
Twenty-one Palisades reading tutors and aides, accompanied by Philip Swayne and Katharyn Hannam, administrative members, visited the Beaver College Reading Clinic.
The clinic is operated by Dr. Adeline Gomberg, professor of education and director of the reading clinic and serves as a training school for her senior education students.
The tutors observed Dr. Gomberg as she conducted her clinic, using specially selected students from the Philadelphia public schools.
Since Palisades is deeply involved in an individualized reading tutor program, the methods and media used by Dr. Gomberg were studied and evaluated with interest.
At present, reading aides and tutors are working individually with 124 students meeting them from two to five times weekly.
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Source: The Daily Intelligencer, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 6 August 1973]
WHAT'S INSIDE TODAY
ADJUSTMENT -- Katharyn Hannam has made the psychological adjustments necessary after a Ferndale accident left her paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. Her story is on page 6 (unavailable).
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The following is a transcription of a Doylestown Intelligencer article, date unknown but approximately 1979, about my mother and the incredibly wonderful women who helped care for her. God bless each one of them!
Helping the survivor
'Write about these wonderful women who care for me'
By KATHY CLARK
Intelligencer Writer
Tragedy strikes unexpectedly and without reason, either ending a life or shattering it beyond repair. We read now and then of the accident victim who survives, what has happened to his life, the courage he has shown, the spirit.
But what of the other lives that lave touched, are touching or will touch the victim of a tragic accident? How does it affect them?
In the case of Katharyn Hannam, an Upper Bucks woman who was almost a statistic, a holiday fatality, tragedy has brought great pain and sadness to those who love the bright and spirited woman, but it has brought also a richness of feeling, a tenderness and a deeper appreciation for almost everything.
More than seven years ago Katharyn Hannam left her home in rural Springtown to attend a Memorial Day parade in Ferndale. It was the last time she was to walk out of that house or any other. When the returned to it months later it was as a paralytic, the victim of a devastating accident.
The mother of four who also taught fifth and sixth grade language arts at Springfield Elementary School had been busy preparing a picnic luncheon for her daughter Becky's 16th birthday party to go to see the Palisades High School Band perform in the holiday parade.
She called goodby to her husband Pierre who was bent over the green shoots in the garden outside the old farmhouse that snuggles against Route 212. In a very short time she lay trapped under the tire of a car, her spine crushed, never to walk again - indeed, perhaps not to live.
The doctors at Doylestown Hospital revived her twice when her heart stopped beating. When Pierre arrived at the hospital they would not even let him see her and they gave him no hope for her survival.
Survive she has, though, and if her body is imprisoned, it is obvious that per mind and spirit are not. There is a very special quality about the woman who welcomes so many visitors to the bed-sitting room on the first floor of her 150-year-old farmhouse, once her grandfather's home.
Gray bangs fringe her round face and dance above her fiery brown eyes as she pronounces most emphatically, "I am not an invalid. That's one thing you've got to get straight. I can't walk, I can't use my fingers. I've got a urinary diversion. I'm a paralytic, but I'm NOT sick."
There is something of the general in her tone. What could have been a sickbed has become a command post.
"There are two things that helped me adjust to this life - sublimation and compensation" she says. "You must remember every single thing I loved and wanted to do, I can't do anymore - oh, I can read, but that's the only thing.
"I've learned to channel my energies into different directions. My life was so full of activity. I was so busy I didn't really spend too much time with people, but now people have taken the place of my gardening."
"Don't write about me," she says. "Write about these wonderful women who care for me. Two of them, Louisa Gerenser and Marjorie Werkheiser are here now.
"Marjorie," says Katharyn, " was one of my first pupils. She also is my shopper, my alter ego.
"Louisa has never worked for money in her life before this. She is a woman of the earth - as I am - she delights in growing things.
"And Patty Murphy, Louisa's niece, isn't yet 20. She started as a little girl, giving me showers, doing all the intimate things. She still comes in on weekends. And Patty's mother, Ann helps, too.
"Laura Momich was with me when the accident happened. She believes it was meant to be. She feels she was spared in order to help take care of me."
There are other women who help and most of them live within a few miles of the Hannam house. The Hannams pay them all to come in a few hours a day to care for Katharyn. Her physical needs are many since she is paralyzed to just under the arms. Her bathroom is specially equipped and a lift is used to move her from her bed.
Marjorie and Louisa sit companionably in Katharyn's dining room. They talk softly, Marjorie somewhat reticently, and Louisa, eagerly, about Katharyn, Tears spill often from their eyes, but they are as often tears of admiration and tenderness as they are of sadness.
What do they do for Katharyn? Whatever they have to do - they bathe her in her special shower, they do range-of-motion exercises, they dress her.
"She's not in bed because she's sick," explains Marjorie. "She's in bed because it's more convenient for her to be in bed.
"She gets out of bed and into her wheelchair for the afternoon and evening when the evening lady comes." The evening lady, Iona Unangst, drives over from New Jersey every day. She also cooks dinner for Katharyn and Pierre.
"Katharyn taught me in the first and second grade at the old West Springfield School," adds Marjorie. "She was always as spirited as she is now. She listens to our problems, but she doesn't tell her own - ever.
"What a horrible adjustment it was for her - but she's a very religious woman. I think she figures God gave her a life and evidently He isn't finished with her. I think she wonders what He wants of her.
"All of her children were here then. I shouldn't say this, I guess, but maybe the kids would still be here if she hadn't sent them off to live their own lives. She definitely is an inspiration - I don't think you could feel any other way."
"Katharyn," says Louisa, "has worked out a system. She conducts everything from her bed and everything moves along smoothly. Last year, on her 60th birthday, instead of having a party for herself, she gave the ladies a party. There were, I think 17 of us, all of whom have worked here at some time or other since the accident. She organized everything from her bed. It was fantastic."
"I'm glad she was here at home when it happened. At least here she can be with her friends. She and Pierre lived in New Jersey for years. They had a store there and it was burned down twice, I think, during some racial strife. Here, though, she says she can look out the window and look across the same fields she knew as a child. I think that gives her strength.
"But all of us, we come here and work and we get to talking about our problems and we tell her. She never complains. She's always cheerful. We get so much more here than we can give."
And Patty Murphy. Why does she, at 19, high school graduate who works in a jewelry store, spend part of her weekends with her former teacher?
"I just like to," says Patty, who has helped out at the Hannam house since Katharyn first came home from the hospital.
"It sounds strange to say, I know, but now it's fun. She's such a fantastic person. She has changed very much since the beginning. During the past three years she's been excellent, I would say - always cheerful."
Patty's mother, Ann Murphy, too, has worked at Hannam's for four years. That time has been inspiring for her. She says, "I went from seeing the woman she was before, a teacher and real active."
"Seeing how she coped with her problems has made me think she is a great woman. She won't allow anyone to volunteer to help. She insists on paying. That gives her a certain sense of independence," she believes.
Laura Momich of Springtown is another of Katharyn Hannam's ladies. She worked at the Hannam home every day for five years. Now she has an ailing father to care for and only fills in when Katharyn needs her.
She was with Katharyn the day of the accident. Katharyn's daughters and Laura's older daughter were marching with the Palisades band and the women had driven down in separate cars to attend the memorial ceremony and see the band perform.
Laura says, "I've re-lived it again and again and again - and it's always the same." Although it has been seven years, she buries her curly dark head in her hands and her shoulders shake with sobs. She regains her composure, apologizes, "It's almost as though it were meant to be. 'Why was I spared?' I always ask myself,
"Katharyn was going home to bake Becky's birthday cake. She walked one way around the band and my daughter and I went on the other side of the band.
"We had to walk in the ditch and there was poison ivy and I thought maybe we should have gone the other way.
"The accident happened then and I saw this ball of blue lying there. It' was Katharyn and I didn't know it. I decided to move away from there because the ambulance would be coming and we walked further down the road and I saw Katharyn's car and I looked for her and I started to get uncomfortable. I hadn't noticed what she'd been wearing. Then I got really worried and a neighbor man was there and he asked if I wanted him to go see if it was her.
"Then I didn't know what to about the girls. The band was getting ready to go down to Ottsville so I got the girls and I drove to Doylestown Hospital. I drove real slow because I didn't want to get there. I was sure she was dead.
"We waited and waited and waited and the doctors wouldn't say anything. Finally, they sent us home. Pierre stayed.
"I didn't see her again until she was out of intensive care. She was in the hospital for weeks and weeks. She still has the marks of the wheels on her body.
"Then when she came home I'd go there every day to help. At first her younger daughter did everything her but Katharyn and Pierre didn't like that. They said she had her own life to lead and they worked out this thing of paying the ladies to come in to help.
"When I first started to work there, I'd go in one morning and we'd both cry the whole time I was there. The next day things would be more cheerful and the next day we'd cry again.
"I don't know how she's managed. She must have worked it out in her own mind in the darkness of night
"The school had a country fair to raise money for her - they raised thousands. They went back to her the next year and wanted to it again and she said no, there were others who needed help. The Springtown Volunteer Fire Co. then took over the fair and they've held it every year since, but it all started with Katharyn. She's even brought the community together.
"She is so organized, she can tell you exactly what's in her freezer at any given moment. Me? I do my own shopping and I don't know what's in mine.
"Pierre is an exceptional man. He loves her so much and he's stuck right with her through everything. I know I couldn't have learned to cope the way Katharyn has and I doubt my husband would have been as strong, as faithful as Pierre."
"What can I say?" questions Pierre as he raises his hands in a typical Gallic gesture. He has the hearty complexion and pleasant accent of his native Alsace-Lorraine.
"I came to this country in 1951
speak about that. Katharyn was married before, too. She had a son. We came together. We married. We had a son and two daughters.
"That day," he shakes his head, "she went out to the parade. Later my brother-in-law came for me. He said, 'Come, Pierre, we go to the hospital.' 'What for?' I asked him. I did not know anything." The pain, the horror, still show in his eyes.
He closes them and says, "She is wonderful woman. She's unbelievable. She never complains and it has been so difficult.
"How do I have the strength? I don't know. I just have it. Some men would bolt, would run. I stay."
Katharyn is as proud of Pierre as he is of her. "He was deeply hurt by all this and he carries his hurt with him, but we have both come to a stage of acceptance." she says.
Katharyn makes tapes for shut-ins and they are distributed through several churches. With the tapes, she says, "I try to make people realize how many great things they've got going for them. It's my philosophy that you may be shut in but you're not shut out."
She enjoys visits with her children. Henry is married and living in Virginia. Jean-Pierre lives in Texas and is a student at the University of San Antonio. Christianne is a nurse at the University of Penn. Becky, who also is married, lives in Easton.
Katharyn's greatest personal joy, though, comes from her grandsons. There are three of them and she can hold them in her arms, hug them and caress them.
"They've really made everything worthwhile," she says with tears in her eyes. "We're a very close-knit family - there's so much love.
"There is a lot of beauty in tragedy," she says thoughtfully and softly. "Beauty and strength."
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The following is a transcription (by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.) of a "Family Diary" written by his mother, Mary Katharyn Hannam, in 1981.
FAMILY DIARY
My name is Mary Katharyn Rau Buckley Hannam. I was born in 1918 to Floyd William Rau and Mary Susannah Melchior and the home was on North Street in Bethlehem, Penna.
Floyd Rau was a widower with two children, Agnes Isabelle and David Meffan. Their mother was Charlotte (Lottie) Meffan and she died in childbirth. Agnes and David were 7 and 8 when Floyd and Mary married.
Floyd Rau was born in Salisbury Township, Northampton Co., Pa. to Antilla Scholl and William Rau. He had brothers Edward and Frank. Sisters were Catherine, Lottie and Marian. Only Frank left no descendants.
Mary Susannah was the youngest child and only daughter of Mary Elizabeth Montfort and (Rev.) Oliver Hoffman Melchior. He was a Lutheran pastor for 49 years. Mary had 3 brothers, Montfort, William and Charles. Each had many descendants.
Mary and Floyd had only one other child, Marian Marguerite, who died at birth.
When Katharyn was 9 months old, the Rau family moved to the Albright home in rural Springtown, 50 yards across the road from the Melchior homestead.
Agnes married Hollis Kline, a fruit farmer, and had one child, Joanne. She married Herbert Ross and had Kevin, Shawn and Holly.
David married Miriam Hindenach, a teacher, and they had Susan Martha and David Meffan, Jr. David (Skip) married Malvina (Molly) Thomas and they had Kirsten and Gretchen. Susan married David Jamieson and they were the parents of Andrew, Edward and Nicholas.
Katharyn married Henry Albany Buckley, son of Mary Ahern and Harry Buckley. Henry and Katharyn had one son, Henry Floyd and were later divorced.
She later married Pierre Hannam, of Mulhous, France, son of Marcel and Laura Bock Hannam. Pierre adopted Henry and they had three other children- John-Pierre, married to Cathy Marie Toth; Christianne, married to Lynn Wright; Rebecca, married to Stephen Thomas. Henry married Cheryl Lynn Waltman and they had Benjamin, Matthew and Sarah Elizabeth. In this year of 1981 Rebecca had the only other child, Justin.
NOTE: This is a transcription of a letter written by Katharyn Rau Buckley Hannam in 1981. The original was typed in red ink and had faded noticeably. John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., son of Katharyn, scanned the page and then made manual corrections to text that had been lost in the scanning and OCR process. Spelling errors (if any) of names were retained in the transcript.
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[Source: Brψderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 4, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Social Security Death Index, Surnames from A through L, Date of Import: Aug 4, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.4.96874.67]
Individual: Hannam, Katharyn
Birth date: Aug 18, 1918
Death date: May 1982
Last residence: PA 18077
State of issue: PA
Zip of last payment: 18077
Occupation: 1 School Teacher
Occupation: Between 1951 and 1952. 1 Waitress, Quakertown, Pennsylvania (where she met Pierre)
Occupation: Between 1953 and 1964, Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey. 1 Co-owner with Pierre Hannam, Hannam's Sundry Shop
Education: Between 1964 and 1967. 1 Master's Degree, Glassboro State College, New Jersey
Mary married Henry Albin Buckley,6 son of Henry Albany Buckley and Mary Ahern, on 12 May 1941.6 The marriage ended in divorced, divorced. Henry was born about Jul 1916 in Pennsylvania.7 Other names for Henry are Henry Buckley and2 Henry Albany Buckley.
Marriage Notes:
[Source: Henry F. Hannam, 26 December 1999]
According to Henry Hannam, 26 December 1999, Henry Buckley and Katharyn divorced and then remarried before divorcing again. Dates unknown.
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[Source: Grace M. Sassaman, Descendants of Tobias Melchior and Susanna Hoffman, 1989]
Henry and Katharyn were divorced sometime before 1949. They remarried on 22 March 1949 and divorced for the second time in 1951.
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[Source: Doylestown Daily Intelligencer, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 19 June 1951]
"Six Couples Granted Divorces Here: Judge Edward G. Biester Handed Down Decrees"
Katharyn R. Buckley, Riegelsville, R.D., from Henry A. Buckley, present address unknown. They were married March 22, 1949, in Springtown.
Marriage Fact: 8 Melchior Genealogy (M.S. Rau) - Katharyn divorced, remarried 22 March 1949, divorced a second time 18 June 1951
Marriage: 22 Mar 1949, Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania. 9 This was a remarriage for them
Divorced: Divorced, 18 Jun 1951, Pennsylvania. 9 This was their second divorce
The child from this marriage was:
i. Henry Floyd Buckley Hannam (Relationship to Father: Adopted, Relationship to Mother: Adopted ) was born on 23 Dec 1941 in Jenkintown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.6
Mary next married Pierre Hannam 1,2 on 14 Feb 1953 in Quakertown, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Marriage status: death of one spouse. Pierre was born on 12 Apr 1919 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France,1 died on 22 Sep 1995 in Pfastatt, , Alsace, France3 at age 76, and was buried in France (Gravestone With Katharyn Hannam's Grave In Durham Cemetery, Durham, Pennsylvania.1 The cause of his death was Lung Cancer (died of heart attack).
Third Generation 
4. Marcel Hannam, son of Georges Hannam and Louise Ross, was born on 11 Nov 1879 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France and died in 1954 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France at age 75.
General Notes:
[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 30 July 2004]
Marcel Hannam was Pierre Hannam's father. It seems very likely that he was of English heritage and may have been born in England. The name Hannam is not exactly French! His mother's maiden name, Ross, is not French either. This, plus the fact that my parents seemed to think he had relatives in England indicate very strongly that he was, indeed, of English descent. On 18 August 1990, Pierre Hannam (his son, my father) told me that he thought his father and grandfather were born in Mulhouse. He said he knew nothing about them but thought it possible that Marcel and/or Georges were adopted (this could explain the lack of any records).
Marcel married Laure Bock. Laure was born on 27 Apr 1881 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France and died on 25 Aug 1956 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France at age 75.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Edouard Hannam was born in 1902 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France and died in 1977 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France at age 75.
ii. Maria Hannam was born in 1904 and died in 1974 at age 70.
iii. Armand Hannam was born in 1905 and died in 1982 in France at age 77.
iv. Louise Hannam was born in 1907 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France, died on 27 Jun 1953 in Wittelsheim, France? at age 46, and was buried on 29 Jun 1953 in l'eglise St-Joseph, , France.
v. Paul Hannam was born in 1912 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France and died on 17 Aug 1932 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France at age 20. The cause of his death was Murdered (shot).10
2 vi. Pierre Hannam (born on 12 Apr 1919 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France - died on 22 Sep 1995 in Pfastatt, , Alsace, France)
5. Laure Bock, daughter of \\ Bock (or Bach) and \\ Gensbittel, was born on 27 Apr 1881 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France and died on 25 Aug 1956 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France at age 75.
Comment 1: Last name may have been BOCH or BACH
Laure married Marcel Hannam. Marcel was born on 11 Nov 1879 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France and died in 1954 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France at age 75.
6. Floyd William Rau,11,2,12 son of William Adam Rau and Antilla M. Scholl, was born on 20 Jul 1887 in Fountain Hill, Northampton, Pennsylvania,11,12 was baptized on 11 Sep 1887 in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Bethlehem, PA, died on 15 Nov 1946 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania at age 59, and was buried after 15 Nov 1946 in Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania. The cause of his death was heart attack or similar cardiovascular event.
General Notes:
[Source: Unknown]
The sponsors at Floyd's baptism were his parents.
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[Source: 1910 U.S. Census]
Floyd Rau, Charles Melchior, and Orrin Hoof were listed as neighbors living in Fountain Hill Borough, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Orrin Hoof married Floyd's sister, Katherine, and Charles Melchior was the brother of Floyd's future wife, Mary Susannah Melchior.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 1 May 2006
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[Source: 1910 Census Miracode Index, www.ancestry.com]
County: Lehigh Enumeration District: 0171 Visit: 0070
Name: Floyd Rau
Relation: Husband
Color: W
Age: 22
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Other Residents: Wife Lottie 25, Scotland
Daughter Agnes I NR, Pennsylvania
HLWI Charles Melchior -, NR
Wife Mary 23, Pennsylvania
Daughter Margaret NR, Pennsylvania
1 non-relative
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[Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918]
Floyd William Rau registered for military service on 5 June 1917. Said he was born in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, had 2 children, was a widower, was of medium height and build, blue eyes, black hair. Stated he was a clerk at the Lehigh Valley Railroad in South Bethlehem. No prior military service.
His brother, Frank A. Rau, also registered that day. An Edward Charles Rau, age 25 born in Allentown, also registered that same day. Probably a relative of some kind.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 23 April 2006
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[Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942]
Floyd Rau registered on 27 April 1942 at the "Hatfield School". He stated he was 5' 8" tall, weighed 245 pounds, had brown eyes, black hair, and a light brown complexion. He also stated he wore glasses. Floyd listed his place of employment as the Lehigh - New England railroad in Bethlehem-Brighton, Pennsylvania. He gave his wife's name as "Mrs. Mary S. M. Rau" and his place of residence as "Springtown, Pa. Box 27".He signed the registration "F.W. Rau".
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[Source: Scholl, Sholl, Shull Genealogy: The Colonial Branches by John William Scholl, 1930]
FLOYD6 RAU (Matilda Scholl5, Henry A.4, David3, Jacob2, Balthasar1), born at Fountain Hill, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 20, 1886: married (1) , Lottie Meffin, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Chaplin) Meffin, born in Scotland, October 1, 1884: died May 26, 1913, buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bethlehem: married (2) October 20, 1917, Mary Melchior, daughter of Rev. Oliver H. and Mary (Montfort) Melchior, born at Springtown, Bucks county, Pennsylvania, October 20, 1890. Reside (1921) one mile east of Springtown on the road to Durham Furnace.
Issue: (1)
i Agnes Rau, b. September 29, 1909.
ii David Rau, b. January 13, 1911.
(2)
iii Catherine Rau, b. August 18, 1918.
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[Source Doylestown Daily Intelligencer (Doylestown, Pennsylvania), 24 October 1932]
On 24 October 1932, at the Pleasant Valley meeting of the Springfield Parent-Teacher's Association (PTA), Floyd W. Rau was appointed to the "program" and "welfare" committees for the school year and as "song leader". Floyd Rau also opened the business section with a "song period". Among the novel features of this period were drills in whistling, a selection by a volunteer male quartet and a song by a group of young men selected at random in the audience."
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[Source: Doylestown Daily Intelligencer (Doylestown, Pennsylvania), 15 December 1932]
Floyd Rau was one of five school directors of Springfield Township (Henry Ruth, Jacob Steiger, Warren Strawsnyder, Floyd Rau, and Reuben Harwick). They attended the Bucks County school directors' meeting in Doylestown on Tuesday (probably 13 December 1932).
Occupation: 18-19 Apr 1910, Pennsylvania. 13 Accountant, Railroad Office
Alt. Birth: 20 Jul 1886, Fountain Hill Borough, Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania. 14
Lived in: 1910. 15,16 Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Lived in: 10 Apr 1930. 17 Springfield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (with wife, Mary and children Agnes, David, and Mary Katharyn)
Occupation: 10 Apr 1930. 17 Clerk, Railroad Office
Floyd married Charlotte Mary Meffan,18 daughter of David Meffin and Elizabeth Chaplin, on 22 Sep 1908. Charlotte was born on 1 Oct 1884 in Scotland,14 died on 26 May 1913 in Pennsylvania14 at age 28, and was buried in 1913 in Fairview Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.14 Other names for Charlotte were Lottie M. Meffan and Lottie Meffin.14
Fact 1: 6 Full name was Charlotte (Lottie) Meffan
Fact 2: 6 Lottie died in childbirth (if so, what happened to the baby?)
Alt. Birth: Abt 1885. 16 Scotland
Census: 1910. 16 Age 25, living in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania with husband, Floyd and daughter, Agnes and Charles Melchior and family
Children from this marriage were:
i. Agnes Isabel Rau was born on 29 Sep 1909 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania6 and died on 7 Jun 1994 in Pennsylvania19 at age 84. The cause of her death was Stroke.
ii. David Meffan Rau was born on 13 Jan 19116 and died on 5 Jun 1999 in Pennsylvania20 at age 88. The cause of his death was congestive heart failure.
Floyd next married Mary Susanna Melchior 2 on 20 Oct 1917 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Mary was born on 20 Oct 1890 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania,21,22 died on 1 Aug 1975 in , , Pennsylvania at age 84, and was buried in Aug 1975 in Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania.
Marriage Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Family Genealogy, John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
Married by Mary Melchior's father, Rev. O.H. Melchior- 75 guests
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[Source: Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Saturday, 28 March 1925]
Storm Stressed.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rau, the latter a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. 0. A. Melchoir, had a terrifying experience on Wednesday of last week. Rev. Melchoir is a graduate of Gettysburg College and Seminary and his wife was Miss Mary Montfort, of this place.
Their daughter and her husband live at Springtown and at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning an electric storm passed over their residence. The lightning struck their home and started fire in five different places, including the matterss on which they slept. The bolt entered the house along the telephone or radio wires and completely destroyed them.
Mr. and Mrs. Rau, sleeping in a front room, were awakened by the crash, and awoke to see fire dancing about their bed, while other fires were burning in several places on the woodwork of the room. Extinguishing the flames, they made an investigation of the damage done and found that the woodwork about the doors had been ripped away, a hole torn in the wall back of the bed, a bedpost completely shattered and telephone and radio wires melted. Three rooms on the first floor and two on the second floor had been visited by the lightning, which had wrought damage everywhere. Three children in a rear room were not harmed.
Children from this marriage were:
3 i. Mary Katharyn Rau (born on 18 Aug 1918 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania - died on 22 May 1982 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania)
ii. Marian Marguerite Rau was born on 24 Mar 1921 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, was baptized on 24 Mar 1921, died on 24 Mar 1921 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, and was buried in Mar 1921 in Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Another name for Marian was Marian Margarete Rau.2
.jpg "Mary Susannah Melchior (537 KB)
Abt 1893-1898
This picture was taken with her great-uncle, Jacob Cassatt Melchior. She was born in October 1890 and appears to be between the ages of 3 and 7 here. -- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 14 August 2005
(Click on Picture to View Full Size)")
7. Mary Susanna Melchior,2 daughter of Oliver Hoffman Melchior and Mary Elizabeth Montfort, was born on 20 Oct 1890 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania,21,22 died on 1 Aug 1975 in , , Pennsylvania at age 84, and was buried in Aug 1975 in Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania.
General Notes:
[Source: Doylestown Daily Intelligencer, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Saturday Afternoon, 20 August 1932]
REVERE RESIDENTS WERE HOSTS TO MELCHOR CLAN
130 Guests From Pa. and N. J. Met At Wolfinger Home
RECEIVED GREETINGS
Two Births, Deaths and Weddings Were Reported by Historian, Mrs. Floyd Rau-Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Shaddinger, Curley Hill Road, Will Entertain Reunion Next Year
Revere, Aug. 19-With Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wolfinger as their hosts, about 130 members of the Melchor family held their fifteenth annual reunion here yesterday.
Despite the rainy weather, Mr. and Mrs. Wolfinger entertained their guests who came from Easton, Bethlehem, Doylestown, Frederick and points in New Jersey in their spacious home without a difficulty. Preceding the business and literary program a bounteous supper was served in the dining room.
According to the family historian, Mrs. Floyd Rau, Springtown, two births, weddings and deaths occurred within the past year. A daughter, Arlene Emma, was born to Mr. And Mrs. John Landes, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fulmer reported the birth of a daughter.
One of the oldest and most venerable members of the family passed away in the person of Mrs. 0. H. Melchor, wife of the late Rev, 0. H. Melchor, well known Springtown Lutheran clergyman. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kiser was the other death which took place.
Nuptial events were recorded when Miss Katie Worman became the bride of Clyde Beer, and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Melchor were united in marriage..
With Oliver Melchor, Ferndale. who was elected president, presiding, various committees were appointed. Miss Eveilyn Beer was chosen secretary. To serve on the program committee President Melchor appointed Mrs. Hobart Myers, Anna Melchor and Mrs. Elwood B. Melchor.
Elwood B. Melchor, Ravid (sic) Rau and Mrs Walter Wolfinger will serve on the sport's committee. Announcement was also made that Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L Shaddinger, Curley Hill Road, will entertain the clan next year on the third Thursday in August.
Greetings in which they expressed their desire to be present were received from Montfort Melchor and William Melchor, both of whom found it impossible to attend yesterday's reunion.
The business meeting opened with the entire group singing "America", followed by a prayer by Mrs. Rau. Mrs. Wolfinger, the hostess, gave a short "welcome" reading.
A song by Caroline and Helen Shull: a piano duet by Harold Landes and Richard Shaddinger; recitations by Buddy and Doris Myers, and a solo by Helen Kanusky were numbers of the program which were well received. Nine-year-old Jean Bader, gave several short exhibition dances.
Speaking briefly on the charm and spiritual value of family reunions, William Taggert urged those present, to keep up the family bonds and associations.
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[Source: Doylestown Intelligencer, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 21 November 1932, excerpt from article "Pomona of Upper Bucks Opposed to State Plan"]
... After the song, "I Love the Dear Old Farm", Mrs. Floyd Rau, Franklin Grange, read the poem, "Landing Of the Pilgrims", by Mrs. Hermans. Her reading also included an interesting summary of the circumstances under which this stirring poem was written ...
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[Source: Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, 21 April 1949]
Mrs. Floyd Rau was listed as the president of the East Penn conference (one of four conferences) of the Women's Missionary Society of the Central Pennsylvania Synod.
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[Source: Doylestown Daily Intelligencer, 20 August 1951]
Mary Rau was apparently a member of the Keller's Church Grange as described below:
"A good bit of time was devoted to grange discussions and to several quizzes, conducted by Mrs. Floyd Rau, lecturer."
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As you can see from this letter to the Doylestown Daily Intelligencer in 1953, Mary Rau was not shy about expressing her opinions!
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 9 May 2007
[Source: Doylestown Daily Intelligencer, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 17 November 1953]
What Our Readers Think
Contest Editor,
Dear Sir:
Enjoying the Inteillgencer as I do. there still are improvements and additions that I think would produce an even better paper.
For us old folks, as well as the new Bucks County resIdents, we do not know enough, or appreciate what we do know about our History. My late father was an active member of the Historical Society but we know so little about it today. I would suggest that about twice a week an article be written about some item on exhibit at the museum. If not too expensive, a picture would help, but I do know that is not always possible. On alternate days, or once a week, an article on some historic place in the County. Incidently the upper part of the Country is always somewhat neglected!
For your own benefit, a tour of this section with sample copies and request for subscriptions might bring results.
Request that all advertisements include both address and telephone no. would be of great help. There have been several advertisements in which I have been interested but being a widow of small income I don't feel I can afford to pay the calls to the lower part of the County when I am not sure of any resuits.
Towards spring write ups of the especially lovely rides in the County, could be of help to folks unf amiliar with our lovely places. Small pen sketches of directions could be given.
Pictures of unsightly and negIected places could be published and of course identification not given, but the caption "Do you OWn this?" Many would hustle to cut THEIR weeds and mend the fence so you WOULDN'T take a picture of their place.
I most heartily agree with an editorial printed some weeks ago that all papers would do a great service if they stopped headlining spectacular divorces and actresses that specialize in divorces.
My only real criticism of the intelligencer is that too often it misses the mail which makes my copy often TWO days late.
MRS. FLOYD RAU
RD NO. 1, RIEGELSVILLE, PA.
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[Source: Daily Intelligencer, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 8 November 1958]
Elected Secretary of the Minsi Trail Flower Club of Springtown.
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[Source: Doylestown Daily Intelligencer, 3 April 1959, page 6 (Springtown News]
Sunday guests of Mrs. Floyd Rau were Mrs. Hollis Kline of the village, the David Rau family of Durham, and the Pierre Hannam family of Bridgeton, N.J.
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[Source: Brψderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with R, Date of Import: Feb 9, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.46337.82]
Individual: Rau, Mary
Birth date: Oct 20, 1890
Death date: Aug 1975
Last residence: PA 18039
State of issue: PA
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[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 23 January 2009]
Although Mary Rau was the only grandparent I ever knew (her husband died in 1946 and my French grandparents both died while I was very young), I sadly know very little about her. She died in a nursing home when I was in my early twenties and living in San Antonio (August 1975).
I have fond memories of visiting her in Pennsylvania every summer. I remember the coal stove she used for cooking, the grandfather clock (my sister tells me it was a mantle clock) at the bottom of the stairs, and the freezing cold upstairs bedrooms (I must have been there during the winter as well). I remember hating the canned peas she always served but loving her scrambled eggs made with milk. Until she finally got indoor plumbing, I remember sleeping with a bedpan under the bed. When she would visit us in New Jersey, I remember her watching game shows on television (boring!) while darning our socks (much to my mother's chagrin!). My first and only train ride was with her as we travelled from New Jersey to Pennsylvania one summer.
Apparently, my mother and grandmother never got along very well and basically tolerated each other but I never knew the reason. My mother told me once, bitterly it seemed, that her mother was always 'sickly' while my grandfather was alive but seemed to miriculously improve in the years after his death. Perhaps my mother harbored some resentment over this, I do not know.
I remember she always had a beautiful yard with multiple flower beds she lovingly tended. I beleve she actually won some local awards for her flowers. Mary Rau was fairly vigorous about writing letters to the editor (see above). She was also a member of the Grange and active in flower clubs (see above).
In the year or two before she died and after I moved to San Antonio, she apparently was showing the early signs of Alzheimer's. In those days, of course, we called it "senility". I know that on at least one occasion she started herself on fire by backing up to the stove she had forgotten was lit. Sadly, she was becoming a danger to herself so my parents and her step-children, David Rau and Agnes Kline, decided to put her into a nursing home. She was there for only a few months before her death. Her minister was at her side and apparently praying with her, when she sat up, smiled, and then peacefully passed away. I assume the pastor related this to my mother who passed it on to me sometime after Mary Rau's death.
I do know that my grandmother was interested in genealogy. In fact, one of the first sources I had available to me when I started with my own genealogical efforts was from her. Like most genealogical attempts, including my own, there were some blanks and errors but it gave me a good starting point. She was extremely proud of her father, O.H. Melchior (a popular and long-serving Lutheran pastor in Bucks County, Pennsylvania), her mother (who lived in Gettysburg during the 1863 battle and who saw Abraham Lincoln give his Gettysburg Address), and her three brothers.
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[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 1 August 2007]
During the last year or so of her life, Mary Rau shared a home with an old friend (beau?) named Walter Unangst (1891 - 1982). They lived in a home in Quakertown (Richlandtown?), Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Mary Rau actually died in a nursing home after it became apparent that she could no longer care for herself.
Occupation: 23 Apr 1910, Pennsylvania. 23 Mary Melchior gave her occupation as teacher at a public school.
Educated: 1914. 24 Graduated from Neff College - received white voile tiered dress
Member: 8 Nov 1958, Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania. 25 Member and secretary of the Minsi Trail Flower Club of Springtown, Pennsylvania
Member: 15 Dec 1970. 26 Charter member, Minsi Trail Flower Club
Mary married Floyd William Rau 11,2,12 on 20 Oct 1917 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Floyd was born on 20 Jul 1887 in Fountain Hill, Northampton, Pennsylvania,11,12 was baptized on 11 Sep 1887 in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Bethlehem, PA, died on 15 Nov 1946 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania at age 59, and was buried after 15 Nov 1946 in Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania. The cause of his death was heart attack or similar cardiovascular event.
Fourth Generation 8. Georges Hannam was born before 1863 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France.
General Notes:
[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 29 May 2006]
According to Pierre Hannam, this is Marcel Hannam's father. According to him (he was Georges' grandson), Georges was born in Mulhouse, France. At one time, we had been under the impression that he had been born in England. "Hannam" is not a French name but appears frequently in England.
Georges married Louise Ross. Louise was born before 1863.
The child from this marriage was:
4 i. Marcel Hannam (born on 11 Nov 1879 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France - died in 1954 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France)
9. Louise Ross was born before 1863.
Louise married Georges Hannam. Georges was born before 1863 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France.
10. \\ Bock (or Bach) .
\\ married \\ Gensbittel. \\ died in 1932.
The child from this marriage was:
5 i. Laure Bock (born on 27 Apr 1881 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France - died on 25 Aug 1956 in Mulhouse, , Alsace, France)
11. \\ Gensbittel died in 1932.
\\ married \\ Bock (or Bach).
12. William Adam Rau,11,12,27 son of Adam Rau and Mary Ellen Gangawere, was born on 2 Oct 1853 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, was baptized on 15 Jan 1854 in Zion Church, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,28,29 died on 24 Oct 1934 in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania at age 81, and was buried on 24 Oct 1934 in Fountain Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, , Pennsylvania. The cause of his death was Ills incident to old age coupled with a stroke.
General Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
Obituary - "Easton Express", Friday, 26 Oct 1934:
William A. Rau, 81, of Hellertown, died Wednesday at home of son, Edwin H. Rau, Hellertown. Survived by three sons; Edwin H., Floyd F. of Springtown, Frank A. of Allentown and two daughters; Mrs. Catharine M. Hoof and Mrs. Marian Rohrbach both of Allentown. Also survived by two brothers and a sister and by 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Viewing and services at home of son, Edwin, in Hellertown.
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Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 18 August 2008]
William may have also had a daughter, Charlotte (listed by Ida Arnold Rau 20 Aug 1958). NOTE: According to the "Scholl ..." book, Charlotte was "the natural daughter of Jesse Keck".
Zion Church baptismal records indicate father of William Adam Rau as John A. Rau (Cindy Long).
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William Rau found in:
U.S. Atlantic and Great Lakes - Census Index (1880)
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lehigh
Township: Salisbury
Relationship to Head: Self
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Works At Furnace
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Birth Year: <1853>
Mother Birthplace: PA
Father Birthplace: PA
Roll: T9_1147
Page: 386A
ED: 195
Comment 1: Mary Rau - Wm A Rau Notes: Gives his middle name as Augustus
Occupation: 30 Bethlehem Steel Corp., Bethlehem, PA.
Alt. Birth: 2 Oct 1851. 31 Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Alt. Birth: 1853. 11,12 Catasaqua, Pennsylvania
Lived in: 1921. 31 Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
William married Antilla M. Scholl 32 on 16 Dec 1876 in Jerusalem Reformed, Western Salisbury, Lehigh, Pennsylvania 28.,33 Antilla was born on 27 Oct 1852 in Whitehall Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania11,12 and died before 24 Oct 1934.11,12 Other names for Antilla were Tillie A. Rau, Tillie M. Rau,34 Antilla Scholl,11,12,32 Matilda Scholl, and35 Matilda Antilla Scholl.36
Lived in: 1920, Ward 9, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 34
Children from this marriage were:
i. Edward Henry Rau was born on 3 Jun 1877 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania and died after Jan 1963. Another name for Edward was Edward Rau.14
ii. Katherine Rau was born on 10 Jan 1879 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh Co., PA and died after Jan 1963 in Linden, New Jersey. Other names for Katherine were Catherine Rau and14 Catherine Manerva Rau Catherine\Katherine Hoof.
6 iii. Floyd William Rau (born on 20 Jul 1887 in Fountain Hill, Northampton, Pennsylvania - died on 15 Nov 1946 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania)
iv. Frank Augustus Rau was born on 2 Sep 1890 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania37 and died in Jan 1963 in 708 Turner Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania37 at age 72.
v. Marian Isabel Rau was born on 7 Dec 1897 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania and died in Aug 197137 at age 73.
13. Antilla M. Scholl,32 daughter of Henry Amandus Scholl and Adelaine Moyer (Myers), was born on 27 Oct 1852 in Whitehall Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania11,12 and died before 24 Oct 1934.11,12 Other names for Antilla were Tillie A. Rau, Tillie M. Rau,34 Antilla Scholl,11,12,32 Matilda Scholl, and35 Matilda Antilla Scholl.36
General Notes:
[Source: Dale Berger, Rau_From_Dale_Berger.GED]
Antilla was born the 27th of either Oct or Nov 1852.
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[Source: 1860 PA Census, pp. 482, 483]
Antilla Scholl and a William School were listed on page 483 of the 1863 PA Census as living in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, PA.
Henry Scholl and a Daniel School were listed on page 482 as also living in Salisbury Township.
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[Source: Scholl, Sholl, Shull Genealogy: The Colonial Branches by John William Scholl, 1930, page 665]
MATILDA (she says ANNTILLA) SCHOLL (Henry A.4, David3, Jacob2, Balthasar1), born in Salisbury township, Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, November 27, 1852: married , William Rau, son of Adam and Ella (Gangewehre) Rau, born at Allentown, October 2, 1851. Reside (1921) at Allentown.
Issue:
i Charlotte Scholl, b. March 3, 1871, natural child of Jesse Keck: m. Charles Wagner.
ii Edward Rau, b. June 3, 1875: m. Sarah Rockel.
iii Catherine Rau, b. January 10, 1877: m. Orrin Hoof.
iv Floyd Rau, b. July 20, 1886: m. (1) Lottie Meffin: m. (2) Mary Melchior.
v Frank Rau, b. September 2, 1889: unmarried (1921): lives with his parents.
vi Marian Rau, b. December 8, 1897: m. Charles Rohrbach.
Fact 1: Mary Rau - Wm A. Rau Notes: Gives birth as Oct or Nov 27, 1852
Fact 2: 29 Cindy Long (spreadsheet) lists her as Tillie A. Scholl
Alt. Birth: 27 Nov 1852. 11,12,35
Lived in: 1860, Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 38
Lived in: 1870, Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 39
Alt. Death: After 6 Jan 1920. 40
Antilla had a relationship with Jesse Keck.31 This couple did not marry. Jesse was born from 1835 to 1853.36
General Notes:
[Source: Schwenk, Moyer, Stout, Naugle, Goodhart, Latshaw & Allied Families of PA, 4 December 2004]
b: BET 1835 AND 1853
Event: Friends ABT 1870 in PA (did not marry)
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NOTE: The following is possibly the Jesse Keck described here. He is of a similar age to Antilla Scholl and there was a Jesse Keck, possibly his father, also living in Salisbury Township in 1840, 1860, and 1870. There was a Jesse Keck, age 73, living in Allentown in the 1880 census who is probably the same man (father of Jesse Keck?).
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.m 1 May 2006
Jesse S. Keck found in:
U.S. Atlantic and Great Lakes - Census Index (1880)
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lehigh
Township: Allentown
Relationship to Head: Self
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Livery Stable
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Birth Year: <1852>
Mother Birthplace: PA
Father Birthplace: PA
Roll: T9_1146
Page: 116A
ED: 179
Their child was:
i. Charlotte Louise Rau was born on 3 Mar 1871 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania14 and died on 8 Mar 190314 at age 32. Another name for Charlotte was Charlotte Rau.
Antilla married William Adam Rau 11,12,27 on 16 Dec 1876 in Jerusalem Reformed, Western Salisbury, Lehigh, Pennsylvania 28.,33 William was born on 2 Oct 1853 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, was baptized on 15 Jan 1854 in Zion Church, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,28,29 died on 24 Oct 1934 in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania at age 81, and was buried on 24 Oct 1934 in Fountain Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, , Pennsylvania. The cause of his death was Ills incident to old age coupled with a stroke.
14. Oliver Hoffman Melchior,5,2,41,42,43,44 son of Tobias Melchor and Susanna Hoffman, was born on 23 Dec 1848 in Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania,5,2,45,46 died on 7 Sep 1928 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania5,46,47 at age 79, and was buried on 12 Sep 1928 in Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania.48 Other names for Oliver were Oliver Melcher,42,43 O. H. Melchor,49 Oliver Melchor, and50 Oliver H. Melchor O.H. Melchior.
General Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
OLIVER HOFFMAN MELCHIOR
According to his obituary, Oliver died at the age of 79 years, 8 months, and 14 days. Although ailing for several weeks, doctors at St. Luke's Hospital could find nothing wrong and attributed his "weakened condition to old age". According to the article, he had officiated at 1739 funerals, 2715 baptisms, and 829 marriages. Born on 23 December 1848 in Bedminster Township, his family moved to Nockamixon Township when he was two. He taught school for two years in Nockamixon Township and two years at Durham. He graduated from Doylestown English and Classical Seminary in 1871. He then attended Lafayette for two years and Gettysburg College for two years. He graduated from Gettysburg Theological Seminary in 1879. According to the obituary (date and source unknown), he passed away at 10:30 on Friday morning in his home. He had begun to "fail during the middle of July". Again according to his obituary, Oliver celebrated the 49th anniversary of his "preaching in the Lutheran congregations at Springtown, Durham, and Springfield..." on July 1st. Had he lived, he and his wife would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on 14 October.
The following was provided by Malcolm Melcher in an email to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr. (9 April 1999]:
From: Battle's History of Bucks County:
Oliver H. Melchior of Springtown, Bucks Co., Pa.
born: Dec 23, 1848 in Bedminster Twp.; moved to Nockamixon Twp. at age 2; son of Tobias and Susanna Melcher
He was pastor of the Lutheran Congregation at Nockamixon Church from 1880-1892.
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The following is a reprint of an article published in "The Bulletin of the Bucks County Sabbath-school Association, No.1, 1902-1903, provided by Carol Lembke McKee Jenkins.
THE BULLETIN
of the Bucks County Sabbath-school Association.
NO. 1. 1902-1903. PRICE, 10 CENTS.
Officers of the Bucks County S. S. Association.
1902-1903.
President, Rev. J. R. Bergey, Doylestown
Vice Pres,, Rev. F. W. Randall, New Britain
Cor. Secretary, G. W. Rubinkam, Jamison
Rec. Secretary, Harry Neamand, Perkasie
Treasurer, G.W. Rubinkam, Jamison
Superintendent Primary Department, Mrs. J. P. Erwin, Perkasie
Superintendent Home Department, Mrs. G. W. Rabinkam, Jamison
Superintendent Normal Department, Seward M. Rosenberger, Quakertown
The Rev. 0. H. Melchor
President of the Bucks Co. S.S. Association, 1887-1901.
The Rev. 0. H. Melchor was born in Bedminster township, Bucks county, on December 23, 1848. When he was two years old, the family removed to a farm in Nockamixon township, where his father died in 1883. Young Melchor, therefore, was brought up on a farm, attending school during the winter, first at Nockamixon Church, and later, at a new school-house built on his father's farm, which is still known as "Melchor's school." He was always fond of books and study, but his school privileges were limited to four or five months in a year, and the remainder of the time he worked on the farm. During these years he attended a Sunday-school held in the "Old Starch Factory," in Kintnersville, more than two miles away. One of his teachers at this place was Mr. Michael Yost, now living near Doylestown.
When eighteen years of age he entered a private school taught by David W. Hess, only a short distance from Mr. Melchor's present residence, and six miles from his father's home, which distance he walked every morning and evening. During this year he connected with the Lutheran congregation at Nockamixon, the Rev. W. S Emory, pastor.
He commenced teaching when nineteen, at Melchor's school-house. Here he organized and superintended a Sunday school, which was attended by young and old. The parents even attended Melchor's Sunday-school. After teaching here two terms he was called to the adjoining township of Durham, to the Monroe school, where he taught two terms, at the then high salary of forty dollars a month. At this place he also organized and carried on a Sunday-school which was well attended by young and old.
Having now made and saved some money, he was ready to enter upon a course of preparation for the work for which he longed, and to which he had felt himself called from boyhood. In the spring of 1871 he entered the Doylestown English and Classical Seminary. The Monroe Sunday-school presented him, the Sunday before he left, with fifteen dollars. During this term and the following year he prepared to enter college. During the first term he did some teaching in the Seminary, and the following year was private tutor to Will Mercer, at the Laurence homestead. He has never forgotten the kindness and financial aid received from the Mercer family.
He entered Lafayette College in the fall of '72 and boarded himself the first year, enjoying but one warm meal during the first four weeks, at the house of a friend. At the end of the year he received a prize of twenty-five dollars for proficiency in Greek and Latin. The second year he waited on the table in a boarding-house for his board, and at the end of the year received a second prize of fifty dollars for proficiency in Latin and Greek. While in college here he attended a country Sunday-school "up the Bushkill."
In his Junior year, acting upon the advice of Lutheran ministers, he left Lafayette, and entered his own Church College, Pennsylvania, at Gettysburg, receiving aid from the Church, so that he could give all his time to study and reading, this being the more necessary because of his lack of early opportunities.
He graduated from Pennsylvania College 1876, and from the Theological Seminary at the same place 3 years later. During the last two years that he was in Gettysburg he was Superintendent of the Reformed Sunday-school, from which he received a twenty-dollar gold piece when he left.
In the spring of 1879 the Kintnersville charge, of which he was a member, composed of the Churches of Lower Tinicum, Nockamixon, Durham, Springfield and Springtown, was divided, Lower Tinicum and Nockamixon to compose one charge and the remaining three the other. The latter immediately called Mr. Melchor to be their pastor, which call he accepted, and entered upon his work July 1. 1879, coming back to the Melchor homestead, where he lived with his father until October 14, 1880, when he was married to Mary E. Montfort, of Gettysburg, a graduate of the Millersville Normal School.
After serving his three congregations for half a year, the Nockamixon congregation, of which he had been a member, having voted to also connect with the General Synod, of which general body the other three had already become a part, elected Rev. Melchor as their pastor. He greatly appreciated the honor of the election, and felt glad to serve them, but his field was large, his people were having twice as much preaching as they had before the division, and he feared the work would be too heavy. Laying the matter before the President of Synod, the latter advised him to accept and supply Nockamixon as best he could.
This relation continued for twelve years, when Mr. Melchor broke down physically, and had to lay down his work for 3 months. He resigned the pastorate of Nockamixon, which then united with the Upper Tinicum Church and called the Rev. S. S. Diehl to become their pastor, and continued to serve only his three original churches, which he will have served twenty-four years by July 1 of the present year. During his pastorate eight young men from the charge have entered the ministry. The most pleasant relations have always existed between pastor and people.
The Rev. Mr. Melchor has never had a fixed salary, but has always been liberally supported. The money received from the Church to complete his education, although not a legal debt, he refunded to the Board of Education during the first years of his ministry, thus becoming literally a self-educated man.
At the present time he is president of the Easton Conference of the East Pennsylvania Synod. He is an active member of the Buckwampun Literary Society, and a regular contributor to its annual meetings.
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[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
After her husband's death, Sarah Thompson Montfort, took in boarders at her home in Gettysburg to help meet expenses. According to Charles Melchior in an email to John-Pierre M. Hannam (15 June 2000), Oliver Hoffman Melchior was one of those boarders while he was attending seminary. It was here, of course, that he met his future wife, Sarah's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Montfort.
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[Source: 1910 Census Miracode Index, www.ancestry.com]
County: Bucks
Enumeration District: 0050
Visit: 0119
Name: Oliver H Melchior
Relation: Husband
Color: W
Age: 61
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Other Residents: Wife Mary E 59, Pennsylvania
Daughter Mary S 19, Pennsylvania
1 non-relative
Apparently, Kate Wolfinger, age 68, servant, was living in the household of Oliver and Mary Melchior in the 1910 Census. It is not clear from the census reference whether Kate Wolfinger was just a boarder, a visitor, or an actual servant of the Melchiors.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 14 October 2000
NOTE: The 1920 Census also listed Kate Wolfinger, now 78, as a servant (cook for a private family).
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 28 November 2006
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[Source: THE HISTORY OF BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, Vol. II, CHAPTER XXVI, SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION, from the discovery of the Delaware to the present time by W. W. H. Davis, A.M., 1905 edition.]
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LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
The first step in founding Lafayette College, the elder of the group, was taken the evening of December 27, 1824, at a meeting held in White's tavern, Easton, on the northeast corner of the public square. Jacob Weygandt was the secretary, but we do not know the name of the chairman. A charter was obtained in 1826, and the first meeting held under it May 15th, when an organization was effected and James M. Porter chosen president of the board of trustees. In the near future the Rev. George Junkin, D. D., was elected the first president of the college, and upon him devolved the work of building up the institution. The college began its educational work on the south bank of the Lehigh, May 9, 1832, but a suitable site was afterward selected on the present campus on the north side overlooking Easton; ground was broken June, 1833, and the erection of the first permanent building begun. (9)
(9) The Rev. Robert Cunningham, Scotland, was an early professor at Lafayette. He came to Easton, 1835, and opened the first Normal school in Pennsylvania; was subsequently appointed professor of the ancient languages; but returned home in a few years and established what is the largest boys' Preparatory Institution in the Kingdom, near Edinburgh. In 1899, the Rev. John George Cunningham, D. D., son of Rev. Robert Cunningham, was invited to this county to assist Mr. Moody at the Mission conference at Northfield, and, before his return to Great Britain, visited Lafayette and addressed the undergraduates. The occasion was an interesting one and recalled some pleasant memories.
Years of struggle followed, but courage and persistent work with the help of warm friends triumphed over all obstacles and the institution was placed on solid foundation. During its struggles the college had no warmer friend than James Madison Porter. In 1850 Lafayette was taken under the care of the Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania, and the Pardee (10) School of Science added, 1866, two steps that contributed to its strength and usefulness. The building and grounds are valued at $650,000, apparatus and libraries $50,000, and within the campus, are 28 buildings, 13 of them being dwellings for professors. Since the doors of Lafayette were first opened for the reception of students, down to July 1, 1898, 4,279 have been enrolled, of whom 1,715 have been graduated. The present attendance is 325, instructed by a faculty of 28 professors. Lafayette College, being within a few miles of the line of Bucks, our county has sent a number of her sons thither to enjoy its educational facilities, and all who have left its hall have done credit to their alma mater. The figures show our county has furnished the college with 10 trustees, one member of the faculty and 89 alumni, of whom 40 were regular graduates, the remainder made up of students who did not graduate, and a few recorded as "honorary graduates," having received honorary degrees, about 100 in all. Here follow the names and brief sketches of all who have been connected with Lafayette as trustees, professors or students (11) from Bucks county, down to about the close of the last century.
(10) Pardee Hall, one of the handsomest buildings belonging to Lafayette College, has been twice destroyed by fire, in 1879, by accident, and 1898 by the torch of an incendiary, George Herbert Stephens, a professor in the institution, for the purpose of revenge against President Warfield. He was convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary for nine years. The hall was rebuilt, and dedicated in June, 1899.
(11) We are indebted to the courtesy of Professor Seldon J. Coffin for the sketches and other data of Lafayette.
NON-GRADUATES
Oliver Hoffman Melchor, class '76, Lutheran minister, Springtown, Pa.; born Bucks county December 23, 1848; in college freshman and sophomore, and one term junior; Douglass prizes, 1873 and 1874; graduated Gettysburg 1876, and Theological Seminary, 1879.
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[Source: Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Index to hundreds of biographical sketch volumes in the United States, such as "Who's Who in America" and "Women of Science." ]
Name: Melchor, Oliver Hoffman
Birth - Death: 1848-1928
Accession Number: 2848815
Source Citation: Who Was Who in America. A component volume of [Who's Who in American
History.]. Volume 1, 1897-1942. Chicago: A.N. Marquis Co.,
1943.(WhAm 1)
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[Source: BOOK OF BIOGRAPHIES: Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Bucks County, Penna., Biographical Publishing Co,. Buffalo, N.Y., 1899, page 174
Rev. Samuel S. Diehl was educated in the public schools and in the West Chester State Normal, which he attended for two terms. Then, after teaching school for some four years, he entered Gettysburg College and was graduated in 1889; three years later he graduated from the Theological Seminary of the same institution. Rev. Mr. Diehl was then called to Kintnersville where he took charge of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, succeeding Rev. O. H. Melchor, and also became pastor of the Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church of Tlnicum township.
Among the early settlers of Nockamixon township were many of German nationality, and with them they brought the religion of their native land. The Lutheran congregation of Kintnersville may properly be called a child of the Springfield congregation. It was organized about the year 1755, and its first house of worship was an humble log building, which was erected on a site near the present Center Hill School House. Who the first pastor was is a question, as the records of the church at the time were not preserved. The first pastor of whom we have any record is J. Michael Enderline, who had charge in 1766, and was succeeded by Jacob T. Miller in 1773. A Mr. Sanna was then pastor for some time, and was followed by Peter Ahl in 1789. The following were his successors: Augustus Herman Schmidt, 1798; Rev. Kramer, 1801; John Nicholas Mensch, 1803; Henry E. Miller, 183; C. F. Welden, 1838; C. P. Miller,1842; W. S. Emery, 1865; 0. H. Melchor, 1880; and S. S. Diehl, 1892. At some time during the Revolutionary War the Reformed congregation erected a church near the site of the present building, and in 1804 the Lutheran congregation began to worship with their Reformed brethren, and the church has been Union. On Easter Monday, April 19, 1813, the corner-stone of a new church was laid, and the church completed in 1814, and was used as a house of worship until 1875, when, a fine new edifice was erected. The corner-stone was laid on July 3, 1875 and church was dedicated on May 20, 1877. It is beautifully furnished, and is one of the finest churches in Bucks County. In 1891 a new pipe organ was purchased at a cost of $2,000, and in 1895 steam heat was also added to its many other conveniences. The church services for many years were exclusively In the German language, but English was gradually introduced until now only on every sixth Sunday are the services partially in German. The congregation is large and influential, and the present membership is over 500. There is connected with the Church a flourishing Sunday School, an active Missionary Society, and regular Thursday Evening Bible Class. The officers of the church at the present time are as follows: Trustees, William H. Nickel and Andrew J. Bean; elders, William E. Litzenberger and Wilson W. Bean; deacons, Peter F. Herstine, Henry L.Fox, George A. Purdy, and H. Clayton Frankenfield. The congregation is united is doing a good work in the cause of our common Master.
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[Source: Bucks County Gazette, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 18 September 1902]
Rev. Oliver H. Melchor, of Springtown, who, at the Prohibition county convention recently held in Newtown, was nominated for State Senator, has declined the honor and asks that the name of some other Prohibitionist be substituted for his on the ticket. The Prohibitionists made one other mistake. That was in nominating a candidate for the county surveyor when that office is not to be filled this year, Harry T. Shelley having been elected to the position in 1901 for three years.
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[Source: Bucks County Gazette, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 2 October 1902]
The Prohibitionists of Bucks county have placed the name of George T. Merick, of Wrightstown, on their ticket for State Senator in place of Rev. O. H. Melchor, of Springtown, who declined the nomination given him at the county convention held in Newtown on August 18th.
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[Source: Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), Wednesday, 21 July 1909]
-Rev. and Mrs. O. H. Melchoir of Springtown, Bucks Co., Pa. and Mrs. W. T. Melchoir are visiting Miss Maria Thompson and Miss Jennie Montfort, of York St. Rev. Melchoir celebrated this month his 30th anniversary as pastor of the Lutheran church at Springtown and two other nearby congregations and the event proved a most interesting and gratifying occasion. Rev. Melchoir was born at Springtown and it has been his cherished home for practically his whole life and during his pastorate his congregation has doubled. When the celebration was over he was given a vacation by his churches and after visiting Richmond, Norfolk and other points in Virginia, came to Gettysburg.
NOTE: To the best of my knowledge, O.H. Melchior was NOT born at Springtown. He was born in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on 23 December 1848. The article is interesting nonetheless.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 17 July 2004
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[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 30 July 1919]
FORTY YEARS IN THE MINISTRY
Rev. and Mrs. 0. H. Melchoir Honored by Church People.
An account of the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of his pastorate was extended to Rev. 0. H. Melchoir at Springtown recently. Mr. Melchoir is a graduate of the Lutheran Seminary here and his wife was formerly Miss Mary Montfort, of Gettysburg. The following account of the anniversary appeared in a Doylestown paper:
"Rounding out a forty-year pastorate was the rare privilege enjoyed by the Rev. 0. H. Melchoir recently, when a thousand members and friends of his congregation dropped their every-1 day business affairs and gathered in Bitt's Grove, Springtown, to help him celebrate the fortieth anniversary of his pastorate of Durham, Springtown and Springfield churches.
"Mr. Melchoir's activities have been greater than those which fall to the lot of even the average country clergyman. He is a fine example of a self-made man. A poor boy, he worked his way through Lafayette College, and then through the Theological Seminary at Gettysburg from which he graduated in 1879. Immediately he assumed charge of the three congregations which still comprise his pastorate.
"Chairman Greiss in an appropriate speech presented to Mr. Melchoir a check for an automobile, the amount of which, however, was not stated, but it was an exceedingly generous one. The gift was from the members of his three congregations.
"The gift was a complete surprise to the pastor, and he was visibly affected as he arose to reply, but he quickly regained his composure and made the best impromptu speech of the day."
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[Source: The Gettysburg Compiler, Saturday, July 9, 1921]
Celebrates 42nd Pastorate.
On the first Sunday in July, 1879, forty-two years ago, the Rev. O.H. Melchor assumed charge at two little churches and Sunday Schools in Bucks County, Pa., the Springfield Church and Sunday School and the Springtown Church and Sunday School. He preached at Springfield in the morning and at Springtown in the afternoon.
At Mr. Melchor's anniversary service last Sunday twenty-eight members at Springfield and four at Springtown who were members forty-two years ago, participated. The minister preached from the same text that he used in 1879. And he preached in the German language just as he did forty-two years ago, giving substantially the same sermon.
It must be noted that in 1879 Mr. Melchor made the trip to Springfield and Springtown by horse and buggy. On Sunday he did the same. He declined offers of an automobile in order to add color to the event by again driving over the route with a horse and buggy.
Several hundred church members, other than his original members, attended the special anniversary services.
Rev. and Mrs. Melchor are well known here. Mrs. Melchor was before her marriage Miss Mary Montfort of this place.
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[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 26 April 1926]
PHI DELIS MARK 50TH BIRTHDAY
Three-Day Events End Saturday Night; One of Founders Comes From Colorado.
A reception and smoker for their guests and members of the faculty at Gettyburg College in the after-noon, with a theatre party at the Majestic in the evening, brought to a close Saturday night three days of festivities marking the fiftieth anniversary of Pennsylvania Beta chapter, Phi Delta Theta fraternity, at its chapter house, Lincoln avenue.
Alumni from as far west as Colo-rado came to attend the event, the attendance of former students and lo-cal chapter men exceeding the expectations of the committee, it is stated.
Two of the six founders of the local chapter were in attendance and played a prominent part in the celebration. They were J. C. Jacoby, class of 1776, of Holyoke, Colorado, and Albert Bell, class of 1778, of York. It was the fourth fraternity group organized at Gettysburg College, the three in existence before 1775 having been Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Chi. Rev. Oliver Melchoir, of Springtown, this state, is the third surviving member of the group of six which organized the local chapter.
The festivities began Thursday evening with an informal initiation attended by active chapter men and alumni.
G. H. Kain, of York, was toast-master at the banquet Friday night. Toasts were responded to by Edward 0. Keen, class of 1892, York; Martin C. Holloway '84, Philadelphia; Millard E. Gladfelter, '25, York; A. R. Phil-lipy, ex-'15, Hagerstown; J. E. Mei-senhelder, '97, Hanover, chapter advisor; P. B. Dunbar. '04, Washington; J. W. Elliot, New York Zeta, province president, and Dean Hoffman, Pennsylvania Epsilon, editor of the Harrisburg- Patriot-Evening News and assistant province president.
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[Source: Larry Hillpot, www.larryhillpot.com, 7 March 2004 (added to the O.H. Melchior page under "Old Photographs")
Intelligencer September 13, 1928: MORE THAN 2000 ATTEND FUNERAL OF CLERGYMAN: Springtown, Sept. 12-One of the largest funeral ever seen in Upper Bucks county was held yesterday, when over 2,000 persons attended the services for the late Rev. O. H. Melchior. Private services were held at the house for the immediate members of the family. Rev. Irwin Deaterly, Springtown, and Rev. John W. Gilds, Riegelsville, had charge of these services. Several thousand persons were assembled at the Durham church when the cortege arrived and about 1200 of this number were unable to get into the church. The sermon at the church was delivered by Rev. George Greiss, Allentown, while prayer was offered by Rev. C. F. Althouse, Kintnersville. The scripture was read by Rev. George Haffer, Phillipsburg, N. J., the Dr. C. P. Swank, Phila., president of the Eastern Penna Synod of the Lutheran Church, spoke briefly, and U. A. Apple, Annville, secretary of the synod, read the obituary. More than a score of the members of the Eastern Penna Synod were in attendance. Miss Esther Hindenach, a member of the Durham congregation sang two solos, "Just As I Am" and "Crossing the Bar." Monday evening more than 250 persons viewed the body at Rev. Melchior's late residence and over 2000 persons passed by the bier yesterday. Six elders of the Durham, Springtown and Springfield congregations, of which veteran clergyman was pastor, acted as pallbearers consisted of the 12 deacons of the three congregations. The acting pall bearers were Alvin Pearson, Henry Cawley, Jacob Koder, Howard Sterner, Joseph Nicholas and William Gross. Interment was made in the Durham church cemetery.
Intelligencer September 13, 1928 REV. O. H. MELCHIOR DIES, AFTER LONG PASTORATE Springtown Minister Baptized Over 2700 Persons; Married 829 Couples: SPRNNGTOWN, Sept. 8-Rev O. H. Melchior, pastor of the Springfield Lutheran charge comprising three churches, died at his home yesterday after an illness lasting several weeks just a few months short of celebrating his golden anniversary as pastor of this charge. Mr. Melchior, who was in his eightieth year, was one of the most widely known and most respected clergymen of the county. His illness, a stroke of paralysis, came just a short time before the celebration of the fiftieth harvest home service of his pastorate. He was born in Bedminster township, December 23, 1848, and was a son of Tobias and Susanna Melchior. When he was two years of age, the family removed to Nockamixon township, As a young man he taught school for two years in Nockamixon township and two years at Durham. In 1871 he was graduated from the Doylestown English and Classical Seminary and then attended Lafayette for two years and Gettysburg College two years. He was graduated from Gettysburg College in 1876 and from the theological seminary of that institution in 1879. During his long pastorate at Springfield and Springtown he has baptized 2715 children and adults, united in marriage 829 couples and officiated at 1739 funerals. Memberships of his congregation are now three times as large as when he took charge in 1879. Mr. Melchior is survived by his widow ... [and] ... by four children, Montfort D. Melchior, of Lansdowne; Dr. William T. Melchior, Syracuse, N. Y.; Charles Melchior and Mrs. Floyd Rau, of Springtown and a number of grandchildren.
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[Source: Lutheranism in Bucks County, 1734-1934: Biographies of Pastors in Bucks County, page 149]
OLIVER H. MELCHIOR - (Aa: B. end R)
b. Bedminster Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., s. Tobias and Susanna Melchior; early education at Doylestown and Lafayette Col., 1872-74; Gettysburg Col., 1876; Gettsyburg Sem., 1879; ord. East Pa., 1879; pastor. Springtown, Pa..(Durham, Springtown, Springfield, and Nockamixon for a time), Pa.. 1879-1728; well beloved by the people as shown by expressions on Anniversary services and at time of death: pastoral acts were 2715 baptisms, . 829 weddings and 1739 funerals. m. 1880, a daughter of David and Sarah Montfort, Gettysburg: children\emdash (Prof.) Monfort, (Prof.) William, Charles, and Mary (Mrs. Floyd Rau). d. 1928 and rests at Durham.
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[Source: History of the Gettysburg Theological Seminary of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the United States and of the United Lutheran Church in America, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1826 - 1926, by Abdel Ross Wentz, Ph. D., D.D., page 461]
MELCHOR, OLIVER HOFFMAN, b. Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 23, 1848; s. Tobias and Susanna (Hoffman) M.; stud. Lafayette Col.; A.B., Gbg. Col., 1876; grad. Gbg. Sem., 1879; lic. E. Pa. Syn., 1878; ord. same, 1879; pastor, Springtown, Pa., 1879- ; m. Mary Elizabeth Montfort, Oct. 14, 1880; children, David M., Wm. T., Chas. C., May S,; res., Springtown, Pa.
Census: Aug 1850. 51 Oliver Melcher, son of Tobias and Susanna Melcher, listed as age 1
Census: 15 Jul 1870. 39 Listed as boarder living in Nockamixon Township with sister, Anna Maria Trauger and her husband, William Trauger
Oliver married Mary Elizabeth Montfort 2 on 14 Oct 1880 in "The Old Home" Near Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania.2 Mary was born on 5 Apr 1851 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, died on 8 Nov 1931 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania at age 80, and was buried in Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Another name for Mary was Mary E. Monfort.
Marriage Notes:
[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 21 October 1930, Fifty Years Ago section]
Melcher--Monfort.--Oc. 14. by the Rev. John Jamison, assisted by Dr. Hay, the Rev. O.H. Melcher, of the Lutheran church at Kintnersville, Bucks county, to Miss Mary E. Monfort, of Gettysburg.
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[Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania: Including an Account of Its Original Exploration, edited by J. H. Battle, published by A. Warner & co., 1887, original from the University of Virginia, digitized Aug 24, 2007, page 1125]
Oliver H. Melchor, clergyman, P. 0. Springtown, was born December 23, 1848, in Bedminster township, but moved to Nockamixon township when but two and a half years old. He is a son of Tobias and Susanna Melchor, natives of Pennsylvania. His early life to the age of eighteen years was spent working on a farm in Bucks county, after which he attended the select school of David W. Hess for one year; this, with a liberal education from our public schools, enabled him at the age of 19 to teach school, which he did in Nockamixon for two years, and for two years longer at Durham. He was the first to organize a Sunday school at Melchor's school-house in Nockamixon which was known as the Melchor Sunday school, and another at the Monroe school-house, which was in Durham township. After this he entered the Doylestown English and Classical seminary, where after four terms he graduated in 1872, and entered the Lafayette college the same year, where he remained two years longer. He entered college at Gettysburg in 1875, and graduated in 1876, subsequently entering the Theological seminary at that place, when he took the full three years' course, and graduated in 1879. He then entered upon his duties as pastor, his charge embracing the Lutheran churches at Durham, Nockamixon, Springfield and Springtown. Mr. Melchor preaches both in English and German. He was married October 14, 1880, to Miss Mary E. Montfort, a native of Adams county, Pa. Their children are: David M., born December 12, 1881; William T., born May 6, 1884; and Charles C., born August 14, 1885. Mrs. Melchor was a graduate of the Millersville Normal school, and was principal at the Female seminary at Gettysburg. She taught school for several years in Adams county, and one year in Bucks county. Mr. Melchor is a strong prohibitionist, and has done much to promote the cause of temperance.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Dr. David Montfort Melchior was born on 12 Dec 1881 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania,2 died on 24 Jan 1956 in Lansdowne, Delaware, Pennsylvania at age 74, and was buried in Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Another name for David was Montfort Melchoir.52
ii. William Tobias Melchior was born on 6 May 1884, died on 13 Mar 196721,22 at age 82, and was buried in Clarkton, North Carolina (tombstone in Durham Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania) next to first wife, Carrrie.53,54 Another name for William was Will Melchior.
iii. Charles Cassatt Melchior was born on 14 Aug 1887 in Springfield Township, Bucks, Pernnsylvania55 and died on 6 Oct 1951 in Quakertown Hospital, Quakertown, Bucks, Pennsylvania55 at age 64. Another name for Charles was Charles Cassat Melchior.2
7 iv. Mary Susanna Melchior (born on 20 Oct 1890 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania - died on 1 Aug 1975 in , , Pennsylvania)
15. Mary Elizabeth Montfort,2 daughter of David Montfort and Sarah Elinor Thompson, was born on 5 Apr 1851 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, died on 8 Nov 1931 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania at age 80, and was buried in Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Another name for Mary was Mary E. Monfort.
General Notes:
The following is a transcription by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., of a newspaper advertisement run on at least three occasions by Mary E. Montfort.
[Source: Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, PA), 2 August 1877]
SELECT SCHOOL _______________ Miss M.E. Montfort will open on September 17th, A SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, In the room formerly occupied by Miss Fornoy, corner of Washington and High Streets, Gettysburg. All the branches usually comprising the courses of study in a YOUNG LADIES SEMINARY will be taught. Terms $12.00 per session of 12 weeks, one-half in advance. For particulars address Miss MARY E. MONTFORT, Gettys- burg, Pa. July 19, 1877
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[Source: The Star and Sentinel, 16 January 1879]
The Star and Sentinel Thursday Evening, Jan. 16, 1879
THE READING ROOM.__The room fitted up by the ladies for the young men, in Judge Wills' building on York street, is meeting a long felt want in this community. It is already pretty well supplied with attractive books, papers and magazines, to which additions are being constantly made by kind friends. The room is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hot coffee, free of charge, is furnished every night to all who wish it. All are welcome, the aim being to make all feel thoroughly at home. Miss Jennie Smith is President of the Ladies' association, Miss Mary Montfort Secretary, and Mrs. Emory Bair Treasurer. Any persons desiring to make contributions can send the same to Mrs. Bair. Books and Magazines can be sent either to the offices or to the room.
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[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
The wooden chest owned by John-Pierre Hannam, Sr., was, according to a typed note by Mary Rau, hand made by Reuben Culp's father on York Street, Gettysburg for Mary E. Montfort's "shirt waists". The Culp's lived next door to the Thompsons and Montforts and were good friends. Mary Montfort was Mrs. O.H. Melchior, John-Pierre Hannam's great grandmother. [see the reference below to Reuben Culp]
According to her obituary (source and date unknown), Mary died on "Sunday afternoon at her home from ailments incident to old age. She had been in failing health for some time but bedfast for only two weeks" (really one year). At the time of her death, again according to her obituary, she was survived by three sons (Charles, Montfort, and William T.) and one daughter (Mrs. Floyd Rau), eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Brief services were held at her home at 1:15 on Wednesday afternoon followed by continued services in the Durham Lutheran Church. She was interred in the cemetery adjoining the church. According to a second obituary (source and date unknown), she was "born near Gettysburg, educated in the public schools and at the Millersville Normal School." The obituary said she graduated from this school in 1847! This is impossible since she was not born until 1851. She taught school for several years. She married Oliver H. Melchior on 14 October 1880. This same obituary credits her as "one of the pioneer women who organized the Women's Missionary Society of the East Pennsylvania Synod and of the Easton Conference Woman's Missionary Society. She organized the Missionary Society of the Durham, Springfield, and Springtown Lutheran Churches. They were among the first organized in the Synodical Society, They are still flourishing societies today." A third obituary (source and date unknown) attributed the cause of her death to a stroke. However, someone (presumably my grandmother, Mary Rau) crossed the word "stroke" out with a pen. This obituary says she was born east of Gettysburg and that her family moved to a residence on York Street in Gettysburg a year or two before the Battle of Gettysburg.
Her great grandson, John-Pierre Marcel Hannam, Sr., has an article purportedly written by her entitled "Literary Culture In Our Common Schools."
Margaret Melchior Seylar wrote a book, "Mary Elizabeth and Mr. Lincoln" which related stories Mary Monfort told her as a child about her experiences during the Battle of Gettysburg (John-Pierre Hannam has a piece of door frame from her home with a bullet embedded in it). Also, according to Margaret Seylar, Mary Montfort personally witnessed Abraham Lincoln delivering his Gettysburg Address (also in the book).
NOTE: According to Carol Lembke McKee Jenkins, in a letter to John-Pierre Hannam dated 24 March 1999, "Margaret's story of ME witnessing the G. Address is literary license, and Margaret used to laugh about it -- enhanced the book!"
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[Source: Household Record, Jerimiah and Rebecca Culp, 1880 Census]
At the 1880 Census, Reuben Culp was a 24-year old cabinetmaker living with his parents, Jerimiah and Rebecca Culp, and siblings next to Jacob Cassatt Thompson and his sisters, Jane and Maria and two doors down from Sarah E. (Thompson) Montfort and her two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Montfort and Jennie T. Montfort.
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[Source: Excerpt, Days of "Uncertainty and Dread", The Ordeal Endured by the Citizens of Gettysburg, by Gerald R. Bennet, date unknown, source of publication unknown, excerpt provided to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr. by Janet Montfort Fenton]
NOTE: This is a somewhat fanciful account of the days immediately following the Battle at Gettysburg. Mr. Bennet took artistic license with the "facts" regarding Mary Elizabeth Montfort and her mother, Sarah, and sister, 'Jennie Ann'. Sarah Montfort and her daughters DID help wounded soldiers at Gettysburg. Sarah Montfort ran a boarding house as a way to make money so finding space for the wounded was probably no problem for her. However, Sarah Montfort's husband, David, had died in 1854 (never a soldier at Gettysburg) and Jennie Ann was in reality Jennie Thompson Montfort. Nevertheless, it is interesting because of the references to my ancestors. I can neither confirm nor dispute any other portions of Mr. Bennet's article.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 23 February 2003.
Here is the excerpt:
"Out of the shock emerged a new energy and purpose. Many of the women of the town turned to the humanitarian needs of the hour. The arriving wounded were taken into homes and given caring, if not professional, ministration. Neighbors, Mary McAllister and Nancy Weikert, hurried across Chambersburg Street to the Christ Lutheran Church and opened its doors to accommodate the arriving wounded. Both remained and assisted the surgeons until exhaustion and concern for personal safety forced them to return home later in the day. (22)
This was a scene that was repeated all over town as the need for space to treat the wounded opened more churches and public facilities. The miracle in all of this was the ability of these volunteer women to immediately overcome their natural repulsion to the mutilation and suffering of the wounded and perform such gruesome, but life sustaining work.
There was at least one exception that requires no apology. Twelve year old Mary Montfort accompanied her mother, Sarah, to a warehouse near the railroad to help with the wounded. Soon after arriving, Mary came across her own soldier/father lying conscious with a gaping hole in his side made by a shell fragment. He had fallen in battle, practically within sight of his home and family. Mary recorded the scene in her diary: "Father looked at me and said, "Mary Elizabeth," then he closed his eyes ... Mother told me to go home and take care of Grandma and Jennie Ann her little sister)." With nothing more than a final kiss bestowed upon her father's brow, Mary left and made her way home; trying to comprehend the pain and grief this battle had so suddenly bestowed upon her.(23)
Those women not involved directly in caring for the wounded turned to picking lint and preparing bandages. This activity was undertaken in groups gathered in private homes. It proved to be a vital resource for the doctors and served to take the women's minds off their own exposure to danger ... "
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[Source: Peter C. Vermilyea, The Effect of the Confederate Invasion of Pennsylvania on Gettyburg's African American Community, http://www.gdg.org/Gettysburg%20Magazine/gburgafrican.html]
... The departure of much of the black community had an effect on the economic life of Gettysburg. Twelve-year old Mary Elizabeth Montfort wrote:
Today we saw Aunt Beckie. She is the colored lady who helps mother with the wash. Jennie and I love Aunt Beckie. She and some other colored people were pulling wagons or pushing wheel barrows and carrying big bundles 'Yo ol' Aunt Beckie is goin' up into de hills. No rebel is gonna catch me and carry me back to be a slave again. [43]
Rebecca Johnson's departure would leave Mrs. Montfort without a servant to help with the household chores ...
[43] Mary Elizabeth Montfort, "How a Twelve-Year Old Girl Saw Gettysburg, ACHS.
[Source: African Americans and the Gettysburg campaign, James M. Paradis, Contributor, Martin Gordon, Published by Scarecrow Press, 2005, ISBN 0810850303, 9780810850309, page 31]
Mr. Paradis recounts the same story from above using almost all the same words. However, in Notes on page 51, he questions the veracity of this story and states:
9. Mary Elizabeth Montfort, "How a Twelve-Year-Old Girl Saw Gettysburg," Montfort file, Adams County Historical Society [hereafter ACHS]. (The accuracy of this account, recorded many years after the fact, has been questioned by many.)
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[Source: Margaret S. Creighton, The Colors of Courage: Gettysburg's Forgotten History: Immigrants, Women, and African Americans in the Civil War's Defining Battle, Published by Basic Books, 2006, ISBN 0465014577, 9780465014576, page 199, Women and Remembrance]
To some people, the eclipsing of women's work in the public record was appropriate and seemly. To others it was regrettable. Just after the turn of the century, a local historian described the dismissal of women as a "neglect of oblivion that has enshrouded the deeds heroic of hundreds of maids and matrons of Gettysburg and vicinity," and another, a speaker at a Gettysburg Memorial Day address in 1898, called on his audience not to forget "the patriotic women of our land- who had, in the war, encouraged, cheered, nursed, raised money, and been tender in grief. He suggested a monument to women, leaning toward" a monument to fallen sons, "as if to support it." Another woman regretted that there "was never any record made by either State or Federal Government of the services" of women "-unknown and unrecognized."41
Rarely, a battle survivor put herself forward in print, to ask publicly why women like her had been so decidedly bypassed. Mary Montfort Melchior had been a young girl during the battle, and in 1886 she had a question for those who would ignore the work she and others performed. Why was it, she wondered, that people knew Gettysburg only by the names of Wade and Burns? Jennie Wade, she said, "was not the only woman who baked bread for the hospitals during the hours of the battle. But she lost her life in the act, and was immortalized; the others saved their lives for future work for the cause and are nameless." And as for John Burns-why, there were "women as old as John Burns" who went from house to house caring for injured men. Did a citizen have to shoulder a musket in order to be acknowledged? In questioning a society that made soldiers and shooting the highest measure of significance, Melchior stood up for all the forgotten civilians of Gettysburg. But she had especially harsh words for the people who dismissed women. Local women had done everything asked of them, and more. "Did their work," she wondered, "count as nothing?"42
41. The Star and Sentinel, 18 May 1876; 10 July 1879
42. AME Zion Leader's Minutes, 2 February 1878, private collection; The Compiler, 27 October 1896; The Star and Sentinel, October 1896
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[Source: Descendants of Tobias Melchior and Susanna Hoffman, compiled by Grace M. Sassaman, 1989]
"Her last words before she died were 'Turn me over, Thank you'."
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NOTE: The following obituary, published in the Gettysburg Star and Sentinel on 14 November 1931, contains several factual errors including the name of her father (it was David Montfort) and her middle initial (it was E. for Elizabeth).
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 21 September 2005
[Source: Star and Sentinel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 14 November 1931]
Mrs. Mary Melchoir
Mrs. Mary A. Monfort Melchoir, 80, native of Adams county and a former resident of Gettysburg, died at her home in Springtown, Bucks county, Sunday, from the effects of a stroke. She was a daughter of the late Isaac and Sarah Monfort, and was born east of Gettysburg. The family moved to Gettysburg, occupying the house now occupied by William Adair, York street, a year or two before the battle of Gettysburg. The Rev. Mr. Melchoir was graduated from Gettysburg college and the Lutheran theological seminary here. After graduating from seminary, he went to Springtown, where he preached 45 years. He died several years ago. Mrs. Melchoir is survived by three sons, Monfort Melchoir, William Melchoir and Charles Melchoir and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Rau.
Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home with burial at Springtown.
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[Source: Doylestown Daily Intelligencer, 7 July 1932]
Mrs. Mary Montford Melchor, widow of the late Rev. O.H. Melchor, of Springtown, divided her estate among her four children, but directed that a son, D. Montford Melchor, serve as the executor. Mrs. Melchor, who died November 8, left a personal estate of $7,000.
Fact 1: 56 Lived in Gettysburg through the Battle
Fact 2: 56 Margaret Seylar: Wrote book "Mary Elizabeth and Mr. Lincoln" based on stories told by Mary Elizabeth Montfort Melchior as an old lady
Fact 3: 57 Born in her grandfather's house "outside of Gettysburg"
Occupation: Aug 1874, , Adams, Pennsylvania. 58 Appointed teacher at Rocky Grove school
Lived in: 10 Apr 1930. 17 Living with daughter, Mary and husband, Floyd Rau in Springfield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Mary married Oliver Hoffman Melchior 5,2,41,42,43,44 on 14 Oct 1880 in "The Old Home" Near Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania.2 Oliver was born on 23 Dec 1848 in Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania,5,2,45,46 died on 7 Sep 1928 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania5,46,47 at age 79, and was buried on 12 Sep 1928 in Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Durham, Bucks, Pennsylvania.48 Other names for Oliver were Oliver Melcher,42,43 O. H. Melchor,49 Oliver Melchor, and50 Oliver H. Melchor O.H. Melchior.
Fifth Generation 
24. Adam Rau,11,12,59,60,61 son of Johan Conrad Rau and Catharina Luckenbach, was born on 10 Jun 1825 in Schoenersville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,28,29,59 died on 8 Jan 1906 in or near Allentown, Pennsylvania28,29,59 at age 80, and was buried after 8 Jan 1906 in Union\West End Cemetery, Allentown, , Northampton, PA.28,29 Other names for Adam were J. Adam Rau and John Adam Rau.
General Notes:
[Source: Dale Berger, Rau_From_Dale_Berger.GED]
Possibly named John A. Rau or John Adam Rau (Cindy Long).
Adam Rau was married to Ellen Gangawere by Pastor F. Schultz. Their marriage announcement appeared in the 10 July 1851 edition of the "Jugend Freund" newspaper in Allentown, PA.
In the 1870 census, Adam Rau, age 40 a carpenter, was living in the second ward of Bethlehem, PA with his mother, Catharine Rau age 79, and sister, Caroline Opp age 50. The head of the household was listed as Milton H. Derr, age 29 a sewing machine agent, who was living there with his wife, Sarah C. age 26 and one son, Edward age 6. However, the real estate, valued at $6,000, was apparently owned by Adam Rau. Adam's wife and children were not listed in this household. His wife may have died before 1870 and the children may have been living with guardians. It is also possible that Adam was visiting in Bethlehem on the day the census was taken and his wife and children could be listed elsewhere in the census.
(1870 census, Northampton Co., PA, Bethlehem, p. 293, house #155)
In Union/West End Cemetery, Allentown, PA, there is a tombstone for a "J. Adam Rau, born 10 June 1825 and died 8 January 1906". Buried next to him is a "Susanna Rau, born 14 December 1838 and died 6 February 1910", who is probably his wife. This may or may not be Adam Rau, son of J. Conrad Rau.
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The following indicates that Adam Rau was a carpenter. Other information I have on him indicates that he was a tailor.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 23 January 2006
Allentown, Pennsylvania Directories, 1887
Name: Adam Rau
City: Allentown
State: PA
Occupation: Carpenter
Year: 1887
Location 2: 316 Lehigh
Fact 1: Lived in Catasauqua - followed trade of Tailor
Fact 2: Possibly named John A. Rau or John Adam Rau
Fact 3: Zion Church baptismal records indicate father of William Adam Rau as John A. Rau
Fact 4: Cindy Long: According to Dale Berger, no proof that Adam was Conrad's son
Fact 5: Obituary stated he was a carpenter
Fact 6: Obituary of Susanna Rau (second wife) stated he was a shoemaker
Fact 7: Obituary listed only three children (Mrs. Annie Patterson, Edward Rau, William Rau)
Occupation: 62 Tailor
Residence: Catasauqua, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.
Alt. Birth: Abt 1819, Pennsylvania. 11,12,28,61
Alt. Birth: Abt 1830, Shoenersville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. 28
Adam married Mary Ellen Gangawere 28,29,59 about 19 Jul 1851 in or near Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania 28.,29 Mary was born in 18181,59 and died after 1857.59 Other names for Mary were Ellen Gangawere, Mary Gangawere,11,12,28 Ella Gangewehre 28., and31
Officiant: 28 Married by Pastor F. Schultz
Children from this marriage were:
i. Annie Rau was born on 18 Apr 1852 in Catasauqua, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, was baptized on 1 Aug 1852 in Baptized As Anna Catharina Rau At Zion Church, Allentown, PA,28 and died on 19 Jan 1951 at age 98. Another name for Annie was Anna Catharina Rau.
12 ii. William Adam Rau (born on 2 Oct 1853 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania - died on 24 Oct 1934 in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania)
iii. Edward Rau was born on 27 Dec 1854 in Pennsylvania,28 was baptized on 27 Jan 1855 in Zion Church, Allentown, PA (Sponsored By His Parents),28 and died after Oct 1934. Another name for Edward was Edward Franklin Rau.
iv. Thomas Edward Rau was born on 10 Dec 1856,28 was baptized on 28 Dec 1856 in Zion Church, Allentown, PA, (Sponsored By Edwin Miller & Fayanna),28 and died after Oct 1934. Another name for Thomas was Thomas Freeman Rau.
Adam next married Susanna \\ 28 after 1857. Susanna was born on 14 Dec 1838, died on 6 Feb 1910 at age 71, and was buried after 6 Feb 1910 in Union\West End Cemetery, Allentown, , Northampton, PA.28 Another name for Susanna was Susanna Rau.
Fact 1: 28 Died at residence of Charles Baudot, 1010 4th St., Catasaqua, PA
Fact 2: 28 Died at the age of 71 years, 1 month
Fact 3: 28 Listed as widow of J. Adam Rau, shoemaker, who died four years ago
25. Mary Ellen Gangawere 28,29,59 was born in 18181,59 and died after 1857.59 Other names for Mary were Ellen Gangawere, Mary Gangawere,11,12,28 Ella Gangewehre 28., and31
General Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
Her full name may have been Mary Ellen Gangawere
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[Source: Cindy Long]
Zion Church baptismal records for her children give mother's name as Ellen
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[Source: 1860 Census]
Joseph and Angeline Gangwer, living in Allentown, had two children in the household with the name of Rau (Anna age 8 and Thomas age 5). These dates match somewhat with the children of this family so it is possible that they were the children of Adam and Ellen Rau and that Joseph was a brother of Ellen.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 29 November 2006
Census: 3 Aug 1850. A Maria Gangawere was living in the house of Charles Klemmer in Upper Saucon Township, Pennsylvania
Mary married Adam Rau 11,12,59,60,61 about 19 Jul 1851 in or near Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania 28.,29 Adam was born on 10 Jun 1825 in Schoenersville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,28,29,59 died on 8 Jan 1906 in or near Allentown, Pennsylvania28,29,59 at age 80, and was buried after 8 Jan 1906 in Union\West End Cemetery, Allentown, , Northampton, PA.28,29 Other names for Adam were J. Adam Rau and John Adam Rau.
26. Henry Amandus Scholl,35 son of David Scholl and Mary Scholl, was born on 22 Apr 1828 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,35 died on 3 Oct 1905 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania35 at age 77, and was buried after 3 Oct 1905 in Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.35 Another name for Henry was Henry Scholl 35.,63
General Notes:
[Source: Scholl, Sholl, Shull Genealogy: The Colonial Branches by John William Scholl, 1930, page 653]
HENRY AMANDUS4 SCHOLL (David3, Jacob2, Balthasar1), born in Salisbury township, Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, April 22, 1828: died in same township, October 3, 1905, buried at Fairview Cemetery, Allentown: married within the year 1850-1 by Rev. Joshua Yaeger to Adaline Moyer (Meyer), daughter of Peter and Catherine (Gangenwehr) Moyer, born in South Whitehall township, January 20, 1831: died October 2, 1908. He was a farmer in Salisbury township, owning the homestead of his father adjoining what is known as Aineyville in the boro of South Allentown, which is now (1921) owned and occupied by his grandson James A. Scholl.
Issue:
i Matilda Scholl, b. November 27, 1852: m. William Rau.
ii George P. Scholl, b. September 4, 1856: m. Mary Ann Lorash.
iii Augustus H. Scholl, b. July 19, 1859: m. (1) Mary Jane Knecht: m. (2) Aquilla Rudolph.
iv Annie Scholl, b. November 10, 1862: m. John Lynn.
v John W. Scholl, b. January , 1864: m. Imogene Snell.
vi Jane Scholl, b. August 24, 1867: d. March 9, 1874.
The Will of Henry Scholl was made August 13, 1902 and proved October 17, 1905. It named the heirs as son Augustus H. Scholl, the children of George P. Scholl, a son deceased, Mary Ann wife of deceased son George P., daughter Tillie wife of William Rau of Fountain Hill, Bethlehem, daughter Annie C., wife of John Lynn, son John W. Scholl of Ohio, and made wife Adaline and son Augustus executors.
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[Source: 1790-1870 Pennsylvania Census Index]
Year Surname Given Name (s) County State Page Township or Other Info Record Type Database ID#
1870 SCHOLL HENRY Lancaster County PA 242 3w.Lancaster 211 D. Federal Population Schedule PA 1870 Federal Census Index PA53132159
1820 SCHOLL HENRY Bucks County PA 051 Richland Township Federal Population Schedule PA 1820 Federal Census Index PAS2a1101373
1830 SCHOLL HENRY Bucks County PA 085 Doylestown Township Federal Population Schedule PA 1830 Federal Census Index PAS3a1624972
1840 SCHOLL HENRY Schuylkill County PA 194 Pottsville Federal Population Schedule PA 1840 Federal Census Index PAS4a2288462
1840 SCHOLL HENRY * Franklin County PA 146 Chambersburg Borough Federal Population Schedule PA 1840 Federal Census Index PAS4a2288463
1850 SCHOLL HENRY Lehigh County PA 043 Upper Milford Township Federal Population Schedule PA 1850 Federal Census Index PAS6a2549478
1850 SCHOLL HENRY Bucks County PA 092 Buckingham Township Federal Population Schedule PA 1850 Federal Census Index PAS6a2549479
1850 SCHOLL HENRY Perry County PA 380 Tyron Township Federal Population Schedule PA 1850 Federal Census Index PAS6a2549480
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Civil War Research Database
Name State Served Enlist Date Enlist Rank Enlist Age Enlist Place Army
Henry Scholl Connecticut 25 August 1862 Priv union
Henry Scholl Pennsylvania 31 December 1863 Corpl union
Henry Scholl New York 03 May 1861 Priv 31 Brooklyn, NY union
Henry Scholl New York 06 May 1861 Priv 22 New York City, NY union
Henry Scholl New York 11 November 1863 Priv 31 Buffalo, NY union
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[Source: 1860 United States Federal Census]
Household of Henry Scholl
Henry Scholl Salisbury, Lehigh, PA 32 1827 Male
Adline Scholl Salisbury, Lehigh, PA 28 1831 Female
Antilla Scholl Salisbury, Lehigh, PA 7 1852 Female
George P Scholl Salisbury, Lehigh, PA 3 1856 Male
Augustus H SchollSalisbury, Lehigh, PA 11.12 Male
Washington Muse Salisbury, Lehigh, PA 22 1837 Male
Elizabeth Weaver Salisbury, Lehigh, PA 14 1845 Female
Alt. Birth: Abt 1828. 35,63 Pennsylvania
Census: 17 Aug 1850. 63 Salsburg Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Occupation: 17 Aug 1850. 63 Tobacconist
Henry married Adelaine Moyer (Myers) between 1850 and 1851 in Pennsylvania.35 Adelaine was born on 20 Jan 1831 in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania35 and died on 2 Oct 190835 at age 77. Other names for Adelaine were Adaline Moyer or Meyer and35 Adeline (Moyer) Scholl Adeline Myers.
Officiant: Between 1850 and 1851. 35 Rev. Joshua Yaeger
Children from this marriage were:
13 i. Antilla M. Scholl (born on 27 Oct 1852 in Whitehall Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania - died before 24 Oct 1934)
ii. George P. Scholl was born on 4 Sep 1856 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,31 died before 13 Aug 1902,35 and was buried in Cemetery At East Salisbury Jerusalem Union Church, Near The South Bethlehem-South Allentown Road.64
iii. Augustus H. Scholl was born on 19 Jul 185935 and died after 1921.65
iv. Annie Scholl was born on 10 Nov 186235 and died after 13 Aug 1902.35
v. John W. Scholl was born in Jan 186435 and died about 16 Feb 1966 in Canaan, Ohio about age 102.
vi. Jane Scholl was born on 24 Aug 186735 and died on 9 Mar 187435 at age 6.
27. Adelaine Moyer (Myers), daughter of Peter Moyer and Catherine Gangenwehr, was born on 20 Jan 1831 in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania35 and died on 2 Oct 190835 at age 77. Other names for Adelaine were Adaline Moyer or Meyer and35 Adeline (Moyer) Scholl Adeline Myers.
Fact 1: Mary Rau - Wm A. Rau Notes: Called her Adeline Myers
Adelaine married Henry Amandus Scholl 35 between 1850 and 1851 in Pennsylvania.35 Henry was born on 22 Apr 1828 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,35 died on 3 Oct 1905 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania35 at age 77, and was buried after 3 Oct 1905 in Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.35 Another name for Henry was Henry Scholl 35.,63
28. Tobias Melchor, son of Jacob Melcher and Anna Maria Strauss, was born on 2 Mar 1813 in Palatinate, Germany?,66 died on 21 Sep 1883 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania57,66,67 at age 70, and was buried in Nockamixon Lutheran Church Cemetery, Nockamixon, , Bucks, Pennsylvania.66 Other names for Tobias were Tobias Melcher, Tobias Walker Melchior 42,43. and68
General Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 6 February 2009]
This gentleman, my great-great-grandfather, has been a tease for me -- and a source of great frustration -- since I began researching my family tree. My second-cousin, Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins, provided most of what I know about him but even her knowledge is very limited and speculative. For years, probably based on the 1860 census, we assumed that his name was Tobias Walker Melchor (also spelled Melcher or Melchior). However, I believe I have conclusively eliminated the Walker part of his name (see below for the 1860 census information).
We also assumed he was the son of Jacob Melcher and Anna Maria Strauss but truthfully have no proof of that. I have been unable to find any birth or baptismal records for Tobias, any records of his connection to the Melchor family that lived in Bucks County at that time, or any immigration records. Of course, that does not mean there are no records - I just have been unsuccessful in finding them. There are records from the 1700s and early 1800s of a Tobias Melcher in New Hampshire and some names that are similar to those of our Bucks County Tobias but no indication of a connection to those families either. Carol Lembke's mother, Annette Melchior Lembke, once speculated that Tobias may have been a stowaway but she had no proof of that.
Bucks County census records clearly show Tobias as a "laborer' or 'farmer' who lived in Bedminster and Nockamixon counties. We have no records of his religion (no records of baptisms for any of his children) or education. However, one of his sons, Oliver Hoffman Melchor, would become a well-known and popular Lutheran minister and was also a well-educated man. Oliver was also a prohibitionist so does that mean his father was too?
Tobias and his wife, Susanna Hoffman, were obviously interested in education as they donated some of their land for the construction of a schoolhouse but we have no record of their own education, if any. Susanna was baptised in a Lutheran church which is probably sufficient to explain Oliver's going into the Lutheran ministry. So, who was Tobias Melchor? Was he a church-going man? A prohibitionist? Educated? Or was he just a simple man who toiled in the fields to feed his family - an example of the men who helped build this country?
Unfortunately, we do not know a great deal about any of his other children. For example, John died in 1864 at a young age. Was he killed in the Civil War? Or was he the victim of disease or accident?
In conclusion, for anyone reading this narrative, we do not know who Tobias Melcher's parents were or from whence he came. He was probably born in Pennsylvania (the 1860 census indicates that he was) but we have no proof of that. Paradoxically, his wife's lineage is fairly clear and goes back for several generations.
Therefore, although I currently have Tobias as a son of Jacob Melcher and Anna Maria Strauss (based on family beliefs), it is probable that he was NOT a son and it is possible that he may not have even been related. As Tom Myers has indicated (see below), it is more likely that he was a son of Michael Melchor and a brother of Jacob Melcher but, again, we have no proof at this time.
Possibilties (just a few of many):
- Tobias was a descendent of Tobias Melcher from New Hampshire and Maine
- Tobias was a son (more likely a brother) of Jacob Melcher
- Tobias was a son of Michael Melcher (probable but no record of a Tobias in the family)
- Tobias was a stowaway who came to America undocumented
- Tobias may have been an illegitimate son of Jacob Melcher who was essentially disowned by the family
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[Source: "Melchior Genealogy", Charles M. Melchior, August 1995]
"Tobias Melchior married his first cousin, whose mother was Sarah Straus Hoffman, sister of Anna Maria Straus, the wife of Tobias' father Jacob."
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The following is extracted from the handwritten notes for a speech given by Ed Lutton to the descendants of Tobias Melchior at a family reunion about 1972 or 1973 (copy provided by Carol Lembke McKee Jenkins). Transcription of text by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 21 May 1999:
"Let us turn to the census record of 1860.
In Nockamixon in 1860, the year Lincoln was first elected we have:
Tobias Walker 47 (Lincoln was 51)
Mary Walker 87
Samuel 19
Anna 17
Oliver 12
Josiah 8
Amandus 4
Amanda Hager 17
Susanna Hoffman Melcher had died earlier that year. Children John and Sara were married and gone. Tobias was trying to make do with Amanda Hager to help and she shortly married Samuel. And Anna soon married Wm. Trauger."
NOTE: An online copy of this 1860 census record at www.ancestry.com clearly shows the family's name as Malker or Malher (not Walker) and was obviously a spelling error by the census taker of the name Melchor or Melcher. Also, the age given for Mary Malker 'appears' to be a poorly written 87 but could just as well be a 17. Since there were already two other seventeen-year olds in the household, Anna Malker and Amanda Hager (the 17 being very clearly written in both cases), I believe Mr. Lutton was correct in recording Mary Malker as being 87 years of age. Also, it is reasonable to conclude that this Mary Malker was Tobias's mother but there is no proof of that at this time.
In this census record, Tobias is listed as a farmer with place of birth of Pennsylvania. Son Samuel was listed as a farm laborer. Anna Malker and Amanda Hager were both listed as "domestic".
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 20 January 2008
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An email posted by Eloise Hedbor on GenForum, http://www.genforum.com/melcher/messages, 24 May 1998:
"Tobias Melchior born mid 1700s, married Susanna Hoffman. I have a note written maybe a century ago that reports: 'Tobias Melchor came to America from the Palatinate. Some of his children later spelled their names Melchor, Melcher, or Melchior. Oliver became a minister in Springtown.'
They had seven children, Samuel, Sarah, John, Oliver, Anna Maria, Amandus, Josiah, and Mary Machadalana. Looking for any connections."
[NOTE: Ms. Hedbor appears to have the names of the children correct but this particular Tobias Melchior could not have been born in "mid 1700s". He died in 1883.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 28 October 2007]
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CENSUS INFORMATION:
There was a Tobias Melcher who lived in New Hampshire (Rockingham County, Portsmouth Township) who was listed in the First Census of the United States (1790). He was also there in 1800. It is possible that he was related in some way to the Melchers of Bucks County and perhaps his son or grandson with the same first name, Tobias, migrated to Bucks County to be near his relatives. This is purely speculation on my part at this time.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 24 February 2002
NOTE: There were also two John Melchers and two Nathaniel Melchers and a James Melcher and a James Melcher, Jr. in the same vicinity. These names (other than John) do not appear in the family of the Bucks County Tobias Melcher so perhaps there is no connection.
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[Source: 1800 U.S. Census, Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania]
There was a Lawrence or Laurence Melzer living in Nockamixon Township. It is conceivable that the name was changed over time from Melzer to Melcher..
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 8 July 2007
[Source: 1820 U.S. Census - Maine]
This is probably pure coincidence, but there was a Josiah Melcher, two Samuel Melchers, and a Joseph Melcher living in Cumberland, Maine during the 1820 Census. Josiah and Samuel were the names given to two of Tobias Melchor's sons.
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[Source: 1840 U.S. Census]
Tobias Melcher had 2 males under the age of 5, 1 female under the age of 5, and himself and his wife living in his household.
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[Source: 1840 US Census]
Name State County Location Page Year
Melcher, Michael PA BUCKS CO. TUNICUM TWP 153 1840
Melcher, Michael, Sr. PA BUCKS CO. TUNICUM TWP 157 1840
Melcher, Tobias PA BUCKS CO. NOCKAMIXON TWP 138 1840
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[Source: 1850 U.S. Census - Pennsylvania, www.ancestry.com]
Tobias Melcher, age 38, occupation listed as "labor" was living in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with the following individuals:
Susanna Melcher, age 36
John Melcher, age 14
Sarah Melcher, age 10
Samuel Melcher, age 8
Ann Melcher, age 6
Oliver Melcher, age 1
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[Source: 1860 PA Census Index, page 1858]
Name State County Location Page Year
Malker, Tobias PA BUCKS CO. NOCKAMIXON TWP 407 1860
Melcher, Jacob PA BUCKS CO. TINICUM TWP 657 1860
Melcher, John PA BUCKS CO. SPRINGFIELD TWP 628 1860
Melcher, Joseph PA BUCKS CO. TINICUM TWP 656 1860
Melcher, Micheal PA BUCKS CO. TINICUM TWP 686 1860
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[Source: 1870 U.S. Census, 19 July 1870, Post Office of Upper Black Eddy, page 471, www.ancestry.com]
Tobias Melcher, age 57, Farmer with real estate valued at $6,000 and a personal estate valued at $1.780.
Caroline Melcher, age 57, occupation "keeping house"
Josiah Melcher, age 19, no occupation listed
Amandus Melcher, age 14, attended school within the last year
There was also a Clara Fexler/Textor, age 9, living in the household and an Elizabeth Smith, age 75, listed as 'boarder' living in the household.
All listed as having been born in Pennsylvania.
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[Source: US - Census Index (1870)
State: Pennsylvania
Roll: 1314
County: Bucks
Town: Nockamixon
Post Office: Upper Black Eddy
Page: 471
Age: 57
Sex: Male
Race: White
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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[Source: Individual Record 1880 United States Census]
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Tobias MELCHOR Household
Male
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Other Information:
Birth Year <1813>
Birthplace PA
Age 67
Occupation Farmer
Marital Status M <Married>
Race W <White>
Head of Household Tobias MELCHOR
Relation Self
Father's Birthplace PA
Mother's Birthplace PA
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Source Information:
Census Place Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255106
NA Film Number T9-1106
Page Number 483A
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[Source: Household Record 1880 United States Census, Tobias Melchor]
Name Relation Marital Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation F. Born M.Born
Tobias MELCHOR Self M Male W 67 PA Farmer PA PA
Caroline MELCHOR Wife M Female W 65 PA
K. House PA PA
Oliver MELCHOR Son S Male W 31 PA Minister Gospel PA PA
John MELCHOR GSon S Male W 16 PA Farm Laborer PA PA
[NOTE: Census record could be written as 'god child' OR 'gnd child' -- it is difficult to read
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 9 February 2003
Lizzie LUCKEY Other S Female W 10 PA Servant GER PA
Alix FRANKENFIELD Other S Female W 21 PA Farm Laborer PA PA
[NOTE: Census record also lists Clayton Luckey, age 12, whose father was born in Germany, as a Farm Laborer living in household. This was almost definitely a brother of Lizzie Luckey who also lived with the Melchors in 1880. The census record actually shows Alix Frankenfield as living in the next household (#124)
-- John-Pierre Hannam, 9 February 2003
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Source Information:
Census Place Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255106
NA Film Number T9-1106
Page Number 483A
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The following was transcribed by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., from a hand-written biography of Tobias Melchior by Carol Lembke McKee Jenkins sent to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., in January 2001.
Tobias Melchior
by Carol Lembke McKee Jenkins
He was born on March 2, 1813, near Nockamixon, PA, and never traveled more than 10 miles from his home. In 1833, age 20, he married Susanna Hoffman, born on Oct. 14, 1813. They had six children, with the sixth child being Oliver Hoffman (12-23-1848).
Tobias was a poor dirt farmer, in Nockamixon in 1840 census, and then Bedminster in 1850 census. In 1851 he inherited $213.00, probably from Martin Hoffman (father-in-law)'s estate. [NOTE: This should be John Philip Hoffman, not Martin -- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]. In 1856 he bought 114 acres in Nockamixon. One year later (1857), he and Susanna started the Melchior school, with the deed signed on Dec. 19, 1857. The school was built of stone, on 35 perches (1/4 acre) for the education of his family and other children of the area. The school was sold to the Nockamixon School District for $1.00.
Oliver later wrote about his father, "At night, after he came in from the field, he loomed cloth, wove carpets, and even built shoes, not only for his family, but also for neighbors willing to buy."
On January 16, 1860, Susanna died (age 47). She's buried at Nockmixon Church, in Ferndale. In 1870, he married Caroline (?), who was reported to be a pipe-smoking woman who only spoke German. Tobias' will was written on August 11, 1876. He died on September 21, 1883, age 70, and is buried in Nockamixon Cem. in Ferndale "right by the steps forming an opening in wall along the road."
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[Source: Carol Lembke McKee Jenkins, Letter or Email (date unknown) to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
Comment by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 21 January 2001:
Ms. Jenkins says her mother told her that Tobias may have been a "stowaway". She had no documentation for this but was merely relating a recollection of something her mother had told her. If this is true, it could explain why there were so many Melcher-Melchor-Melchior's in the area but no documentation for a son named Tobias. Perhaps he WAS a stowaway, perhaps a relation of the Bucks County family, or perhaps he had a different name and simply adopted the name of Melcher. He may or may not have lived with a family of the Melchor-Melcher-Melchior surname and he may or may not have been related to them. Perhaps we will never know ...
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The following is a transcription by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr. of the 11 August 1876 will of Tobias Melchor. Copy of original was provided by Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins. Another copy, with additional supporting documents, was provided by Edie Gale Hays to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., on 13 January 2005. [Comments] in brackets by Mr. Hannam for clarification.
[Handwritten, in English]
I, Tobias Melchor, of Nockamixon Township in the county of Bucks and state of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, memory, and understanding, do make this my last will and testament.
First - I give and bequeath unto my wife, Caroline Melchor her full share of my estate according to the intestate laws of Pennsylvania.
Second - All the remaining part of my estate, real or personal I order and direct shall be divided among all my children share and share alike and in case my grand-son Oliver Melchor a son of my son Samuel Melchor deceased should not arrive at the age of twenty one years or die in his minority then I direct that the share of my said grand-son Oliver shall be equally divided Among my remaining children.
Third, I hereby give unto my Executors full power to sell all my real estate.
Lastly, I appoint my two Sons Oliver Melchor and Josiah Melchor, and my son-in-law William W. Trauger, Executors of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal this eleventh day of August AD one thousand eight hundred and seventy six.
Witness present
Sarah L. Stover
Josiah N. Stover
[signed by] Tobias Melchor [seal]
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[AFFIDAVITS and ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS]
[These were pre-printed forms with handwritten names, dates, and pronouns in the blanks.]
#158951883
Estate of
Tobias Melchor
Late of
Nockamixon Township
AFFIDAVITS
Filed October 3rd, 1883
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Bucks, ss.
Personally appeared before me Wm. R. Wright Depty [not sure of this] Register for the Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administration, in and for said County, William W. Trauger who being duly affirmed according to law, duly depose and say that Tobias Melchor late of Nockamixon Township said County, deceased, died at _____ on or about Friday the 21st day of September A.D. 1883 at 2.30 o'clock PM. of said day to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Affirmed and subscribed before me this 3rd day of October A.D. 1883.
[Signed] Wm. R. Wright Depty [not sure of this]Register.
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State of Pennsylvania, County of Bucks, SS.
Before me, William [?] Barton, Esq., Register for the Probate of Wills and Granting Letters of Administration, in and for said County, came Josiah Melchor and William W. Trauger who, being duly qualified, says that as Executors of the last Will [?] pf Tobias Melchor late of Nockamixon Township deceased, you will well and truly administer the Goods and Chattels, Rights and Credits of the said deceased according to law, and diligently and faithfully regard, and well and truly comply with, the provisions of the law relating to collateral inheritances.
Affirmed and subscribed before me this 3rd day of October A.D. 1883
[Signed] Wm. R. Wright Depy [not sure of this] Register.
[Signed] Josiah Melcher
[Signed] William W. Trauger
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Bucks County, ss.
On the Third day of October A.D. 1883, personally appeared before me, Wm. R. Wright Depty [not sure of this] Register of Wills, in and for the County of Bucks, Sarah L. Stover and Josiah N. Stover the subscribing witnesses to the annexed instrument of writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Tobias Melchor dec'd, and being first duly affirmed according to law, did depose and say that they were present and saw and heard Tobias Melchor the Testator sign and seal, publish, pronounce, and declare the annexed paper writing as and for this last will and testament, and that at the time of his so doing he was of sound mind and memory, and of disposing understanding, to the best of their knowledge and belief.
[Signed] Wm. R. Wright Depty [not sure of this] Register.
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Bucks County, ss.
Be It Remembered, That on the Third day of October A.D. 1883, the annexed last will and testament of Tobias Melchor deceased, was duly proved, when letters testamentary thereon were granted unto Josiah Melchor and William W. Trauger Oliver Melchor the other Executor appointed in said will having renounced his right to act the Executors therein named they having been duly affirmed well and truly to administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased according to law. And also, diligently and faithfully to regard, and well and truly comply with, the provisions of the law relating to Collateral Inheritances.
[Signed] Wm. R. Wright Depty [not sure of this] Register.
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The following reference verifies Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins mention of Tobias purchasing land in Nockamixon Township in 1856.
[Source: Larry Hillpot, Hillpot Family Genealogy, Grantor Index]
Grantor Grantee Docket Book Page Month Date Year Location
Hillpot, Samuel Tobias Melcher 93 347 April 7 1856 Nockamixon Twp.
S T Exr al
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The following is a reference to a Melchor reunion in 1921. Thanks to Larry Hillpot for this article.
[Source: Larry Hillpot, Hillpot Family Genealogy, Reunions section]
Melchor Family 8/25/1921
MELCHOR CLAN HOLDS REUNION AT SPRINGTOWN: Nearly one hundred members of the Melchor family attended the fourth annual reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Melchor, Springtown, August 18th. After dinner on the lawn, there was a brief business session when the following officers were re-elected: President A. H. Melchor, Pipersville; secretary and treasurer, Lottie M. Beer Pipersville. The executive committee for the ensuing year comprises Charles Melchor, Springtown; Elwood Melchor, Pipersville; and Newberry L. Myers, Pipersville. The oldest member present was Rev. O. H. Melchor, Springtown. Features of the afternoon session were an address of welcome by Charles Melchor, of Springtown; recitation, Elmer Shull; duet, Virginia Melchor and Anna Melchor; recitation, Elva Myers; dialogue, "Interviewing Servant Girls"; vocal solo, Evelyn Beer; recitation, Paul Melchor; duet, Agnes and David Rau; recitation, Paul Melchor; piano solo, Benjamin Melchor; dialogue "Buying Eggs"; recitation, Helen Melchor; quartet, Arthur Myers, Lottie M. Beer, Marian Beer and Hobart Myers; recitation, Annette Melchor; recitation, Elizabeth Melchor; address, Rev. O. H. Melchor; prayer. Members present were Rev. and Mrs. O. H. Melchor, A. H. Melcher, Mrs. Lizzie Melcher, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Melchor, Mr. and Mrs. William Tagert, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kiser, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Kerver, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. William Kriebel, Mr. and Mrs. James Melchor, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Melchor, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shull, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shaddinger, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Melcher, Mrs. Lottie Beer, Mr. and Mrs. John Landis, Prof. and Mrs. William T. Melchoir, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Melchor, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rau, Mr. and Mrs. John Melchor, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kiser, Mr. and Mrs. Will Kramer, Mrs. Lizzie Trauger, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Lear, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Leidich, Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Rachel Shaddinger, Ruth Miller, Raymond Miller, Pearl Kiser, Verna Kiser, Clark Kiser, Mary Melchor, Edna Tagert, Herbert Melchor, Ethel Kramer, Henry Trauger, Lester Melchor, Paul Melchor, Arthur Myers, Hobart Myers, Clara Myers, Elva Myers, Lizzie Kriebel, Clarence Kriebel Myrtle Kriebel, Elmer Shull, Helen Shull, Rachel Shaddinger, Esther Shaddinger, Norman Shaddinger, Martha Shaddinger, Richard Shaddinger, Marian Beer, Clyde Beer, Evelyn Beer, Harold Landis, Virginia Melchor Annette Melchior, Benjamin Melchior, Elizabeth Melchior, Margaret Melchior, Anna Melchior, Helen Melchior, Milton Melchior, Agnes Rau, David Rau, Katherine Rau, Billy Huff.
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Tobias Melcher found in:
US - Census Index (1850)
Township: Bedminster
County: Bucks
State: Pennsylvania
Roll: 758
Page: 249
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Tobias Melcher found in:
US - Census Index (1870)
Township: Nockamixon
County: Bucks
State: Pennsylvania
Roll: 1314
Page: 471
Image: 69
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Tobias Melchor found in:
U.S. Atlantic and Great Lakes - Census Index (1880)
State: Pennsylvania
County: Bucks
Township: Nockamixon
Relationship to Head: Self
Age: 67
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Birth Year: <1813>
Mother Birthplace: PA
Father Birthplace: PA
Roll: T9_1106
Page: 483A
ED: 156
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[Source: Tom Myers, email to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 6 February 2005, in answer to email dated 5 February 2005]
Hi Jake! Good to hear from you. I do recall corresponding with you.
Although I don't have definitive proof, I don't believe it's possible for Tobias to fit anywhere except as a son of Michael. Michael's son Jacob never married and I don't know of an unaccounted for Sarah Strouse who would be old enough to be Tobias' mother. Plus Michael's son Jacob would only have been 16 when Tobias was born. Michael's eldest son John wasn't married until after Tobias was born. By process of elimination, I don't see any logical alternative to placing Tobias as a son of Michael.
I'd be glad to discuss anything else that you'd like.
Tom
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Hello, Mr. Myers,
We corresponded for awhile a couple of years ago and you were kind enough to do some research on my great-great-grandfather, Tobias Melchor. If you recall, we were trying to determine who his parents were. Some people said it was Jacob Melcher and Sarah Strouse but you believed it was Michael Melchor and his wife but you could not verify it or prove it.
So, just in case you lost track of me or my email address, if you have ever come across anything more on this family. I have been able to tie in other families from Bucks County (Pile, Strouse, Hoffman, Hauswirth, Leibkepp and a few others) that seem to be related somehow but I can never seem to get the missing link with Tobias Melchor's parents or siblings.
Thanks for your help in the past. It opened up some new doors for me.
"Jake"
John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.
You can view my web page at:
<http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1s3s5/index.html>
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[Source: 1910 Census, 23 April 1910]
On the census form for the birthplaces of father and mother, the birthplace of Oliver H. Melchor's father, Tobias, was given as Pennsylvania. This would throw into doubt the supposition that Tobias may have been a "stowaway" as Annette Lembke thought a possibility.
NOTE: The 1920 Census also showed Oliver's parents being born in Pennsylvania. Even the 1880 census record for Tobias shows him as being born in Pennsylvania as well as his parents.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 25 November 2007
Comment 1: 69 Possibly born in the Palatinate, Germany
Alt. Birth: Between 1780 and 1815. 70 Palatinate, Germany?
Census: 1790. 71 A "Tobias Melchior" was listed in the Portsmouth Town, Rockingham County, NH census of 1790 with 1 male under 16 and 3 females
Census: 1800. A Tobias Melcher was counted in Rockingham County, New Hampshire census
Alt. Birth: 1813. 72 Pennsylvania (US Census record says parents born in PA as well)
Census: 1840. 73 A "Tobias Melcher" was counted in Nockamixon Township. Bucks County, PA in 1840 (ID #PAS4a1783890)
Census: Aug 1850. 51 Tobias Melcher (age 38) and Susanna Melcher (age 36) with 5 children lived in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Census: Aug 1850. 74 Tobias Melcher appears to be listed as a laborer (writing is difficult to read)
Census: 1860. 75 A 'Tobias Malker' was listed as living in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Census: 1870. A "Tobias Melcher" was listed on the 1870 census, Eastern PA (CD# 286)
Will: 11 Aug 1876. 50 Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Lived in: 1880. 72 Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Occupation: 1880. 72 Farmer
Alt. Death: 7 Sep 1883. 46
Alt. Death: 1884. 76 Alternate death date given by Charles M. Melchior
Tobias married Susanna Hoffman 1,42,43,77,78,79 before Oct 1833.77 Susanna was born on 14 Oct 1813,78,80 was baptized on 19 Dec 1813 in Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania,78 died on 16 Jan 1860 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania80 at age 46, and was buried in Nockamixon Lutheran Church Cemetery, Nockamixon, , Bucks, Pennsylvania.80 Other names for Susanna were Susannah Hoffman and Susan Melcher.81
Marriage Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
A number of the children of Tobias Melchior and Susanna Hoffman have names that are very similar to some of the children of Michael Melchior and Mary Heany. Of course, this may mean nothing at all. However, it may also be a clue to a possible relationship of Tobias (a son?) to Michael and Mary Melchior. Could Tobias have named some of his children after his own brothers and sisters?
Tom Myers, who has provided me with very useful information in the past, did some research on Jacob Melchior who my family indicates was the father of Tobias Melchior. He concluded that Jacob was NOT the father of Tobias. He believes the more likely scenario is that Michael Melchior was the father of both Jacob and Tobias although no proof of this has been found to date. Mr. Myers noted that Michael Melchior had a male under the age of 10 living with him during the 1820 census which could very well have been my Tobias.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 19 May 2002
Comment 1: Tobias and Susanna were first cousins
Children from this marriage were:
i. John Melchior was born on 3 Sep 1835,2 was baptized on 14 Oct 1835,2 died on 27 Jan 18642 at age 28, and was buried after 27 Jan 1864 in Lutheran Cemetary, Ferndale, Bucks, Pennsylvania.2 Other names for John were John Melcher and John Ames Melchior.2
ii. Sarah Melchior was born on 18 Jan 1838 in Pennsylvania2 and died on 16 Apr 19132 at age 75.
iii. Samuel Melchior was born on 25 Jul 1840,2 died on 30 Apr 187682 at age 35, and was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Ferndale, Bucks, Pennsylvania.2 Other names for Samuel were Samuel Melcher, Samuel Melchior, and42 Samuel Melchor.50
iv. Anna Maria Melchior was born on 25 Nov 1843 in Pennsylvania83 and died on 27 Jun 1905 at age 61. Another name for Anna was Anna Melchior.44
v. Mary Machadalana Melchior was born on 24 May 184682 and died on 7 Feb 1847.82 Another name for Mary was Mary Magdalena Melchior.
14 vi. Oliver Hoffman Melchior (born on 23 Dec 1848 in Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania - died on 7 Sep 1928 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania)
vii. Josiah Melchior was born on 6 Jan 18522 and died on 12 Feb 18992 at age 47. Other names for Josiah were Joseph Melchior and Josiah Melchor.50
viii. Amandus Hoffman Melchior was born on 19 Aug 1855 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania,5 died on 9 Apr 1933 at His Home In Melcher's Corner, Plumstead Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania5,84 at age 77, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Ferndale, Bucks, Pennsylvania.2 Other names for Amandus were Amandus H. Melcher, Amandus Melchior,42, and44 Amandus H. Melchior.2
Tobias next married Caroline \\,50,72,85 daughter of Unknown and Unknown, between 16 Jan 1860 and 19 Jul 1870 in Probably Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania.1 Caroline was born in May 1815 in Pennsylvania,86 died on 24 Sep 1906 in (probably) Pennsylvania2 at age 91, and was buried about 24 Sep 1906 in Tohickon, Bucks, Pennsylvania.2 Another name for Caroline was Caroline Melchor.
General Notes:
[Source: Carol Lembke McKee Jenkins, Letter to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 25 June 2000]
"Mom [Mary Annette Melchior Lembke] said that she was told that Caroline only spoke German (common in those days and in that area) and that she smoked a clay pipe!"
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[Source: US - Census Index (1870)]
State: Pennsylvania
Roll: 1314
County: Bucks
Town: Nockamixon
Post Office: Upper Black Eddy
Page: 471
Age: 57
Sex: Female
Race: White
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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[Source: Individual Record 1880 United States Census]
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Caroline MELCHOR Household
Female
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Other Information:
Birth Year <1815>
Birthplace PA
Age 65
Occupation K. House
Marital Status M <Married>
Race W <White>
Head of Household Tobias MELCHOR
Relation Wife
Father's Birthplace PA
Mother's Birthplace PA
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Source Information:
Census Place Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255106
NA Film Number T9-1106
Page Number 483A
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I could not find a record of Caroline in the 1890 Census.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 16 August 2003
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[Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Record]
Name:Caroline Melcher
Home in 1900: Haycock, Bucks, Pennsylvania
Age: 85
Estimated birth year: abt 1815
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Relationship to head-of-house: Mother
Comment by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 16 June 2006:
In the 1900 census for Haycock Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania taken on 11 June 1900, Caroline Melcher or Melchor (b. May 1815) was living in the household with Reed Laubenstein (b. November 1826), Sarah Laubenstein (b. November 1836) and Laura Laubenstein (b. May 1874. Caroline was listed as "mother" but did not list any children (living or dead). Could she have been the mother of Sarah Laubenstein from a previous marriage? When she married Tobias, she was already 45 so she very likely could have been married previously. Tobias Melchor's daughter, Sarah, was married to Elias Kiser so she could not be the Sarah Laubenstein listed in this household.
Additional Comment from John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 16 June 2006]
Another interesting tidbit ... Reed Laubenstein and wife, Catharine, were living next door to Elias and Sarah Melchor Keiser in the 1870 census of Nockamixon Township (Upper Black Eddy post office) in Bucks County. Was this pure coincidence, an error on the part of census taker in either 1870 or 1900, or is it significant?
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[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 24 February 2008]
It is possible that Caroline was the wife of Ephraim Textor who had a daughter Sarah born in November 1837 and baptised at Tohickon in March 1838. This should be checked further ...
Additional Comment from John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 6 February 2009]
There was an Ephraim Gessner/Gexter/Textor, age 35, living in Haycock with a wife, Caroline, also 35 and several children including a Sarah, age 15 on the 1850 Census (page 9). It is possible, speculative at this time, that this was the Caroline who later married Tobias Melcher and the Sarah who later married Reed Laubenstein with whom Caroline Melcher was living in 1900.
Alt. Birth: 1813. 2 Haycock Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Alt. Birth: Abt 1815, , , Pennsylvania. 72
Occupation: 1880. 72 Keeps house
Alt. Death: After 11 Jun 1900, Pennsylvania. 83
29. Susanna Hoffman,1,42,43,77,78,79 daughter of John Philip Hoffman and Maria Sarah Strauss, was born on 14 Oct 1813,78,80 was baptized on 19 Dec 1813 in Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania,78 died on 16 Jan 1860 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania80 at age 46, and was buried in Nockamixon Lutheran Church Cemetery, Nockamixon, , Bucks, Pennsylvania.80 Other names for Susanna were Susannah Hoffman and Susan Melcher.81
Baptism Notes: Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
General Notes:
[Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1770-1820: Nockamixon Township
Name: Hoffman, Susanna
Description: Born
Event: Birth
Date: 14 October 1813
Church: Records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1820
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Name: Hoffman, Susanna
Description: Baptized
Event: Baptism
Date: 19 December 1813
Church: Records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1820
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Name: Hoffman, Philip
Description: Father
Event: Baptism
Church: Records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1820
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Name: Hoffman, Sarah
Description: Mother
Event: Baptism
Church: Records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1820
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Name: Straus, Christopher
Description: Sponsor
Event: Baptism
Church: Records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1820
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Name: Straus, Anna Maria
Description: Sponsor
Event: Baptism
Church: Records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1820
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[Source: Tom Myers, "Ancestors of Susanna Hoffman, sent to John-Pierre M. Hannam, date unknown]
Ancestors of Susanna Hoffman
Generation No. 1
1. Susanna Hoffman, born October 14, 1813; died January 16, 1860. She was the daughter of 2. Philip Hoffman and 3. Sarah Strouse. She married (1) Tobias Melcher Bef. October 1833. He was born March 02, 1813 in (may be misplaced), and died September 21, 1883. He was the son of Michael Melchior and Mary Salome Magdalen Heaney.
More About Susanna Hoffman:
Baptism: December 19, 1813, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
More About Tobias Melcher:
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
Occupation: Laborer and farmer
Generation No. 2
2. Philip Hoffman1, born September 29, 1785; died June 09, 1861 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA. He was the son of 4. Conrad Hoffman and 5. Maria Magdalena. He married 3. Sarah Strouse December 29, 1812 in St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon.
3. Sarah Strouse, born Abt. 1792; died Abt. 1828. She was the daughter of 6. Christopher Strouse and 7. Anna Maria.
More About Philip Hoffman:
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
Occupation: Farmer
Children of Philip Hoffman and Sarah Strouse are:
1i. Susanna Hoffman, born October 14, 1813; died January 16, 1860; married Tobias Melcher Bef. October 1833.
ii. Elias Hoffman, born November 23, 1815; died May 27, 1893; married Lovina Worthington August 14, 1834; born December 27, 1814; died September 21, 1893.
Notes for Elias Hoffman:
Baptism name is Samuel but this appears to be an error based on father's will, tombstones
More About Elias Hoffman:
Baptism: February 11, 1816, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
Occupation: Laborer
More About Lovina Worthington:
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
iii. Martin Hoffman, born Abt. 1817.
iv. Samuel Strouse Hoffman, born April 06, 1818; died Bef. 1860; married Ellen Kessler May 20, 1841 in by Joseph Hough, Esq.
More About Samuel Strouse Hoffman:
Baptism: June 14, 1818, Nockamixon Reformed Church
v. Elizabeth Hoffman, born October 03, 1822; died Bef. 1860.
More About Elizabeth Hoffman:
Baptism: November 24, 1822, Nockamixon Reformed Church
vi. Sarah Hoffman, born Abt. 1824.
vii. Anthony Hoffman, born February 08, 1826.
More About Anthony Hoffman:
Baptism: April 23, 1826, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon.
Generation No. 3
4. Conrad Hoffman2, born Abt. 1758; died January 1832 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA. He was the son of 8. John Martin Hoffman and 9. Maria Gertrude. He married 5. Maria Magdalena.
5. Maria Magdalena, died Bef. 1832.
Children of Conrad Hoffman and Maria Magdalena are:
2i. Philip Hoffman, born September 29, 1785; died June 09, 1861 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married (1) Sarah Strouse December 29, 1812 in St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon; married (2) Sarah Fulmer Abt. 1830.
ii. Elizabeth Hoffman, born November 21, 1787; died November 25, 1865; married John Kohl; born September 25, 1791; died January 25, 1835.
More About Elizabeth Hoffman:
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
More About John Kohl:
Burial: St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Haycock
iii. John Hoffman, born Abt. 1790; died in Monroe County, PA; married Anna Maria Keiser Bef. 1813; born Abt. 1790 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA; died in Monroe County, PA.
iv. Maria Magdalena Hoffman, born November 16, 1792; died September 26, 1798.
More About Maria Magdalena Hoffman:
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
v. John Christian Hoffman, born May 03, 1799; died June 06, 1885; married Sarah Abt. 1823; born April 04, 1803; died September 04, 1881.
More About John Christian Hoffman:
Baptism: June 30, 1799, Nockamixon Reformed Church
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
More About Sarah:
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
vi. Sarah Hoffman, born July 14, 1801; died Bef. 1832.
More About Sarah Hoffman:
Baptism: September 27, 1801, Nockamixon Reformed Church
vii. Abraham Hoffman, born Abt. 1804; married Maria
6. Christopher Strouse, born Abt. 1757; died Aft. April 1841 in ?--Power atty to Jonathan in 1841. He was the son of 12. Nicholas Strouse and 13. Anna Maria. He married 7. Anna Maria.
7. Anna Maria
Children of Christopher Strouse and Anna Maria are:
i. Elizabeth Strouse, born May 25, 1780; married Martin Solt
More About Elizabeth Strouse:
Baptism: July 30, 1780, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon
ii. Philip Strouse, born June 08, 1782; died August 15, 1855 in Haycock Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married Maria Swope; born Abt. 1784; died Bef. 1849.
More About Philip Strouse:
Burial: Keller's Church Cemetery
Occupation: Saddler and harnessmaker
iii. Anna Catharine Strouse, born Abt. 1785; married Jacob Stover; died November 1841 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA.
More About Jacob Stover:
Occupation: Farmer
iv. Samuel Strouse3, born July 1787; died Abt. December 1855 in Tinicum Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married Christina Renshimer; died Bef. 1843.
More About Samuel Strouse:
Baptism: September 02, 1787, Tohickon Lutheran Church
v. John Strouse, born Abt. 1789; married Elizabeth; born in May be misplaced.
3vi. Sarah Strouse, born Abt. 1792; died Abt. 1828; married Philip Hoffman December 29, 1812 in St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon.
vii. Nicholas Strouse, born July 28, 1797; died Aft. 1850; married Mary Magdalena Detweiler March 10, 1818 in by Rev. U. DuBois; born Abt. 1797; died Aft. 1850.
More About Nicholas Strouse:
Baptism: October 29, 1797, Keller's Lutheran Church
Occupation: Laborer
viii. Jonathan Strouse, born July 31, 1799; died April 09, 1861 in Tinicum Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married Elizabeth; born January 17, 1804; died October 07, 1881.
More About Jonathan Strouse:
Baptism: September 22, 1799, Nockamixon Reformed Church
Burial: Lower Tinicum Union Cemetery
Occupation: Shoemaker
More About Elizabeth:
Burial: Lower Tinicum Union Cemetery
ix. Maria Magdalena Strouse, born January 07, 1802; married Joseph Shuman February 13, 1827 in by Conrad Harpel, Esq; born June 14, 1801; died August 19, 1872.
More About Maria Magdalena Strouse:
Baptism: 1802, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon
More About Joseph Shuman:
Burial: Lower Tinicum Union Cemetery
Occupation: Laborer.
Generation No. 4
8. John Martin Hoffman4, born Abt. 1735; died February 1782 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA. He married 9. Maria Gertrude in 1st 4 ch by other wife?.
9. Maria Gertrude, born Abt. 1735.
More About John Martin Hoffman:
Occupation: Farmer
Children of John Hoffman and Maria Gertrude are:
i. Anna Maria Hoffman, born Abt. 1756.
4ii. Conrad Hoffman, born Abt. 1758; died January 1832 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married Maria Magdalena
iii. Magdalena Hoffman, born Abt. 1760.
iv. Elizabeth Hoffman, born Abt. 1762.
v. William Hoffman, born Abt. 1765; died 1830 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married Margaret Hager Aft. 1786; born 1760.
vi. Martin Hoffman, born September 16, 1769; died July 29, 1851; married Maria Magdalena Strouse; born June 22, 1782; died Bef. 1839.
More About Martin Hoffman:
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
More About Maria Magdalena Strouse:
Baptism: August 04, 1782, Nockamixon Reformed Church
vii. Maria Gertrude Hoffman, born September 22, 1770 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA; died May 25, 1840 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married Frederick Keiser Abt. 1788; born September 11, 1764 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA; died December 05, 1846 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA.
More About Maria Gertrude Hoffman:
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
More About Frederick Keiser:
Burial: St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon
viii. Catharine Hoffman, born Abt. 1772.
12. Nicholas Strouse5, born in Germany; died 1809 in Bedminster Twp, Bucks Co, PA. He married 13. Anna Maria.
13. Anna Maria, died Aft. 1789.
More About Nicholas Strouse:
Occupation: Farmer
Children of Nicholas Strouse and Anna Maria are:
i. Rosina Strouse, born Abt. 1752; died 1831 in Williams Twp, Northampton Co, PA; married Michael Lambert; born May 17, 1744 in Garrweiler, Wurttemberg, Germany; died Bef. October 16, 1825 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA.
ii. John Michael Strouse, born Abt. 1755; married Anna Catharine Stein
6iii. Christopher Strouse, born Abt. 1757; died Aft. April 1841 in ?--Power atty to Jonathan in 1841; married Anna Maria
iv. John Strouse6, born Abt. 1759; died 1838 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married Elizabeth Catharine Kruger; born June 28, 1758; died Bef. 1831.
More About Elizabeth Catharine Kruger:
Baptism: July 23, 1758, Keller's Lutheran Church
v. George Strouse7, born Abt. 1761; died 1826 in Tinicum Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married Maria Loux; died Abt. 1835.
vi. Leonard Strouse, born Abt. 1763; died 1830 in Tinicum Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married Anna Philippina
vii. Henry Strouse8, born Abt. 1765 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA; died 1834 in Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co, PA; married Maria Magdalena Pfeil Aft. 1782; born Abt. 1765 in Germany; died Aft. 1834.
More About Henry Strouse:
Occupation: Farmer
viii. Jacob Strouse, born Abt. 1768; married Eva Rosina
ix. John Philip Strouse, born Bef. June 1772; died Bef. 1808 in ???.
More About John Philip Strouse:
Baptism: June 13, 1772, Christ Lutheran Church, Lower Tinicum.
Endnotes
1. Bucks County Estate Records, Will #10798.
2. Bucks County Estate Records, Will #6316.
3. Bucks County Deed Records, M13/303.
4. Bucks County Estate Records, Will #?.
5. Bucks County Estate Records, Will #3630.
6. Bucks County Estate Records, Will #7153.
7. Bucks County Estate Records, O.C. #3650.
8. Bucks County Estate Records, O.C. #4102.
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[Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1770-1820: Nockamixon Township, Church records from the Nockamixon Evangelical Lutheran, Lutheran, and Reformed congregations]
Name
Susanna Hoffman
Susanna Hoffman
Philip Hoffman
Sarah Hoffman
Christopher Straus
Anna Maria Straus
Baptism: 19 Dec 1813. 78 Baptised as daughter of Philip and Sarah Hoffman
Baptism: 19 Dec 1813. 78 Sponsors: Christopher Straus and Anna Maria Straus
Alt. Death: 1866. 76 Alternate death date given by Charles M. Melchior
Susanna married Tobias Melchor before Oct 1833.77 Tobias was born on 2 Mar 1813 in Palatinate, Germany?,66 died on 21 Sep 1883 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania57,66,67 at age 70, and was buried in Nockamixon Lutheran Church Cemetery, Nockamixon, , Bucks, Pennsylvania.66 Other names for Tobias were Tobias Melcher, Tobias Walker Melchior 42,43. and68
30. David Montfort,87 son of Peter Montfort and Elizabeth Brinkerhoff, was born on 26 Jun 1823, died on 2 Apr 185488,89 at age 30, and was buried on 4 Apr 1854.89 The cause of his death was Possibly tuberculosis.90
General Notes:
[Source: Letter from Carol Lembke McKee Jenkins, 24 March 1999]
According to Mary Melchior Lembke (Carol's mother), David Montfort did not like living with his parents so he built one of the first brick houses in Gettysburg to which he probably moved in 1852 with his wife and little girl, Mary Elizabeth Montfort. This house was on York Road near Hunterstown, Pennsylvania.
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[Source: Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 3 April 1854]
DIED.
Yesterday evening, Apr. 2nd. Mr. David Monfort, Jr., son of Peter Monfort, of Straban township, in the 31st year of his age. His friends and acquaintances are invited to attend his funeral, to-morrow (Tuesday) morning, at 10 o'clock.
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[Source: Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins, letter to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 21 September 2005]
A ledger kept by Sarah Thompson Montfort, in the possession of Ms. Jenkins, has as its first entry, 8 April 1854:
To the church $1.25
Funeral expenses $7.35
These were expenses for the funeral of her husband, David Montfort.
Their daughter, Jane, was born after her father's death (7 July 1854). According to Ms. Jenkins, the "ledger has 1864 calendar pasted inside front cover, watercolor flowers pg. 2, pgs. 3 & 4 more watercolors and a recipe for 'Scarlet'."
Fact 1: McKee: Buried with wife and daughter, Jennie, in Evergreen Cemetary?
Fact 2: David liked to whittle
Alt. Birth: 1824. 91
Census: 1840. 92 David Monfort lived in Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Census: 6 Sep 1850. 74 David, age 26, was living with his father and stepmother, Magdalina, in Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania with no mention of a wife
Occupation: 6 Sep 1850. 74 Farmer
David married Sarah Elinor Thompson 93,94 on 5 Jun 1850.94 Sarah was born on 21 Mar 1827 in Pennsylvania,95 died on 4 Jan 1908 in Her Home On York Street, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania On A Saturday Morning96 at age 80, and was buried on 7 Jan 1908 in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.96 The cause of her death was Heart trouble caused by acute asthma.96 Other names for Sarah were Sarah Thompson,93 Sarah Elenor Thompson, and93 Sarah Elinor Thompson.
Comment 1: Between 31 Aug 1850 and Sep 1850. On their respective 1850 PA Census pages, both David and Sarah were listed as living with their parents (not with each other). This makes the 5 June 1850 marriage date given by Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins probably incorrect.
Children from this marriage were:
15 i. Mary Elizabeth Montfort (born on 5 Apr 1851 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania - died on 8 Nov 1931 in Springtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania)
ii. Jennie T. Montfort was born on 7 Jul 1854,97 died on 31 May 1918 in Home Of Oliver And Mary Melchior In Springtown, Pennsylvania "On A Friday"98 at age 63, and was buried about 3 Jun 1918 in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.99 The cause of her death was Possibly tuberculosis.57 Other names for Jennie were Jennie T. Monfort, Jane Montfort, and Jennie Ann Montfort.
31. Sarah Elinor Thompson,93,94 daughter of Captain William Thompson and Mary Cassat, was born on 21 Mar 1827 in Pennsylvania,95 died on 4 Jan 1908 in Her Home On York Street, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania On A Saturday Morning96 at age 80, and was buried on 7 Jan 1908 in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.96 The cause of her death was Heart trouble caused by acute asthma.96 Other names for Sarah were Sarah Thompson,93 Sarah Elenor Thompson, and93 Sarah Elinor Thompson.
General Notes:
[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 16 May 1966, "Out of the Past (From the Files of the Star and Sentinel and The Gettysburg Times: One Hundred Years Ago" section]
Mrs. Sarah Monfort was one of "thirteen ladies and thirteen gentlemen ... appointed a home board for the Orphans' Homestead about to be established here ..."
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[Source: Obituary, Gettysburg Compiler, Wednesday, 8 January 1908]
"Mrs. Sarah Montfort, widow of David Montfort died at her home on York St. on last Saturday morning aged 80 years, 9 months, and 7 days. She had been in poor health for some time and the direct cause of her death was heart trouble caused by acute asthma. Her maiden name was Thompson and her husband died about forty years ago. Mrs. Montfort was known to many students of college, her home being their home and to many she was known as 'Mother Montfort' and when the old boys came back they were sure to go to see her. She was a devout member of the Presbyterian Church here. The funeral was held yesterday, services by Rev. D.W. Woods, Jr., interment in the Evergreen Cemetery, three grandsons being among the pall-bearers. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Oliver Melchoir of Springtown, Bucks Co., and Miss Jennie Montfort of this place. One sister survives, Miss Maria Thompson of Gettysburg."
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[Source: Obituary, Star and Sentinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), Wednesday morning, 8 January 1908]
Mrs. Sarah (Thompson) Montfort died at her home on York Street, Saturday morning about half past one o'clock, aged 80 years, 9 months and 7 days. The direct cause of death was an affection of the heart caused by acute asthma, though Mrs. Montfoft had been in failing health for some time.
She was the wife of David Montfort who died about forty years ago. Mrs. Montfort was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church of this place.
Mrs. Montfort is survived by two daughters, Miss Jennie Montfort, with whom she lived and Mrs. Mary Melchoir, of Springtown, Bucks county. She is also survived by a number of grandchildren.
Funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. D.W. Woods officiating, interment in Evergreen cemetery.
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[Source: Gene Pool Individual Records - Births]
Thompson, Sarah Elenor
Father: Thompson, William
Mother: Cassat, Mary
Birth Date: 21 March 1827
State: PA
Country: USA
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[Source: Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins, letter to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 21 September 2005, paraphrased by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
According to a ledger kept by Sarah Thompson Montfort in the possession of Ms. Jenkins, Sarah was paid $25 by Harriet Beecher Stowe's son (Frederick) who was wounded at Gettysburg and recuperated in Sarah Montfort's front parlor. The date of entry was 2-9-1864.
In the same letter, Ms. Jenkins states that Sarah was "a seamstress at home and then took in college boys as boarders (hence, OH yrs. later) -- she was known as 'Mother Montfort'. She was a strict Presbyterian, and was strict with grand children on Sunday -- walk, read 'Pilgrim's Progress' -- that's it."
NOTE: "OH" is a reference to Oliver Hoffman Melchor who later married Sarah's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Montfort.
Comment 1: Possibly named Sarah Elizabeth Thompson
Alt. Birth: 1828. 91
Census: 31 Aug 1850. 100 Sarah, age 23, apparently NOT married, was listed as living with her parents and siblings in Freedom Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Census: 1860. Sarah E. Monfort lived in Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Census: 1880. Sarah, Mary, and Jennie lived in Gettysburg next to the Thompsons (J. Cassall, Jane, and Maria C.)
Religion: 18 Mar 1894, Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania. 101 Member of the United Presbyterian Church
Alt. Death: 24 Jan 1908. 94
Sarah married David Montfort 87 on 5 Jun 1850.94 David was born on 26 Jun 1823, died on 2 Apr 185488,89 at age 30, and was buried on 4 Apr 1854.89 The cause of his death was Possibly tuberculosis.90
Sixth Generation 48. Johan Conrad Rau,59,102 son of Conrad Rau and Margaret (Sheets) Weber, was born on 17 Jul 1789 in Upper Saucon Twp, Northampton Co., PA,11,12,59 was baptized on 6 Sep 1789 in St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp., Northampton, PA,103 died on 5 Apr 1838 in Hanover Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania11,12,59 at age 48, and was buried in Apr 1838 in Christ Church Cemetery, Shoenersville, Hanover Twp., Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Other names for Johan were Conrad Rau Conrad Rauh, Conrad Rau,12,11,60, and61 Conrad Rauh.104
General Notes:
[Source: Dale Berger, Rau_From_Dale_Berger.GED]
1. Conrad Rau was baptized as "J. Conrath" Rau at St. Paul's Union (aka. Blue) Church near Coopersburg, PA. The sponsors at his baptism were Jonas Weber and his wife, Christina.
2. "Historic Homes and Institutions and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of The Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania" by Jordan, Green and Ettinger (1905), Vol. I, p. 263:
"Conrad Rau was born in 1789 and died in 1838. He married Catharine Luckenbach, of Bethlehem, and their children were Charles W.., who married Miss Newhard and died at Allentown, Pennsylvania; Adam, who resides at Catasauqua, Pennsylvania; Lucy, who became the wife of Mr. Fehr, and died at their home five miles east of Bethlehem; Caroline, who became Mrs. Opp; and James, who died about 1852".
3. Ida Rau Arnold did NOT list Nathan Rau as a son of Conrad and Catherine L. Rau. She said Conrad and Margaret Sheets Rau had four sons & two daughters
4. In 1850 Conrad Rau's widow, Catharine age 58, was living in the Boro. of Bethlehem, PA. Also living in her household was Jane Schweitzer, age 26.
(1850 census, Northampton Co., PA, Bethlehem Boro, p. 243, house #132)
5. Some sources show that J. Conrad and Catharine Rau also had a son named Robert, born sometime between 1815 and 1838. However, no evidence of this child has been found.
6. Conrad Rau died intestate in the portion of Hanover Twp. that lies in Northampton County. (Estate file #4830, Register of Wills, Northampton Co. courthouse, Easton, PA.
Alt. Burial: 11,12 Shoenersville, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Alt. Burial: Abt 5 Apr 1838, Christ Lutheran and Reformed Church, Shoenersville, Pa. 105
Alt. Christening: 6 Sep 1789. 11,12 Upper Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Fact 1: 6 Sep 1789. Upper Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Fact 2: Schoenersville, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Fact 3: 28,29 Could this Conrad have been known as John, the father of Nathan Rau?
Fact 4: 28,29 Possibly known as Johan Conrath Rau or J. Conrath Rau
Fact 5: 17 Jul 1788. 29 Possible date of death (Cindy Long - spreadsheet)
Fact 6: 62 Ida Rau Arnold said Conrad and Margaret Sheets Rau had four sons & two daughters
Fact 7: 62 Ida Rau Arnold did NOT list Nathan Rau as a son of Conrad and Catherine L. Rau
Fact 8: 16 Sep 1788. 28,29 Possible/probable date of baptism (Cindy Long - spreadsheet)
Fact 9: 28,29 Baptism sponsors: Jonas Waber & Christina at St. Paul Blue (Friedensburg?)
Johan married Catharina Luckenbach 11,12,59,60,61,106 before 1816 in Shoenersville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.59 Catharina was born on 22 Sep 1790 in Northampton Co., PA,59,107 died on 22 Mar 1876 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania59 at age 85, and was buried in Mar 1876 in Salem Union Cemetery, Church Street, Bethlehem, PA.59 Other names for Catharina were Catherine Luchenbach, Catherina Luckenback,107 Catherina Luckenbaugh,11,12,60,61, and108 Catherine Lukenbach.109
Alt. Marriage: Bef 1818. Shoenersville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Children from this marriage were:
i. Robert Rau was born between 1815 and 1838.
ii. Nathan Rau was born on 9 Jan 1818 in Upper Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania, was baptized in 1818 in St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp., Lehigh Co., PA,103 died on 11 May 186228 at age 44, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon, Lehigh Co., PA. Another name for Nathan was Nathan Rowe.
iii. Caroline Rau was born on 20 Apr 1820 in Northampton, Pennsylvania, was baptized on 29 Mar 1997, and died on 12 Sep 1920 at age 100.
iv. Lusyanna Rau was born on 9 Jun 1823 in Hanover Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, was baptized on 6 Jul 1823 in Christ Church Cemetery, Shoenersville, Hanover Twp., Lehigh, Pennsylvania,110 and died on 9 Jul 1906 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania111 at age 83. Another name for Lusyanna was Lucinda Rau Lucy Susanna Rau, Lucy Anna Rau.
24 v. Adam Rau (born on 10 Jun 1825 in Schoenersville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania - died on 8 Jan 1906 in or near Allentown, Pennsylvania)
vi. Charles William Rau was born on 28 Feb 1828 in .Lehigh, PA, died on 7 Jan 1899 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania at age 70, and was buried in Jan 1899 in Union/West End Cemetery, Allentown, PA. The cause of his death was Brain tumor.112
vii. James William Rau was born on 18 May 1830 in Shoenersville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, died on 26 May 1852 at age 22, and was buried in May 1852 in Salem Union Cemetery, Church Street, Bethlehem, PA.
49. Catharina Luckenbach,11,12,59,60,61,106 daughter of Johann Adam Luckenbach and Maria Magdalena Becker, was born on 22 Sep 1790 in Northampton Co., PA,59,107 died on 22 Mar 1876 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania59 at age 85, and was buried in Mar 1876 in Salem Union Cemetery, Church Street, Bethlehem, PA.59 Other names for Catharina were Catherine Luchenbach, Catherina Luckenback,107 Catherina Luckenbaugh,11,12,60,61, and108 Catherine Lukenbach.109
General Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
Below is a transcription by Mary Rau (January 1951) of a letter from Annie Rau Patterson, 6 November 1937:
"Grandmother Rau was a Luckenbach and married Conrad Rau who was a brother of Simon Rau* the druggist on Main Street (Bethlehem). Grandmother Rau went to Moravian School when she was a girl and was quite a musician. Her parents were Moravians and she belonged to the church on Main Street. When I was a little girl she would take me with her to church.
Her parents were farmers and lived where the Bethlehem Steel works now stand and that is where she was born.
The old Luckenbach grist mill was built by Grandmother's brothers, by two of them. She had six sisters and seven (or 2) brothers and all the Luckenbachs in Bethlehem belong to that family."
* Notes from John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 12 April 1998:
1. Apparently, the original letter was hand-written and difficult to read. That, combined with Grandma Mary Rau's notoriously poor typing, probably accounts for the punctuation (some of which I tried to correct!) and the question about the number of Catharina Luckenbach's brothers.
2. Simon Rau was indeed a druggist in Bethlehem. However, as far as I can tell from extant records, Simon was NOT a brother of Conrad. Simon was a son of Conrad's brother, Valendin.
Also known as Catherina Luckenback (From Susan Johanson, 21 Mar 1997)
In the 1870 census, widow Catharine Rau, age 79, was living in the second ward of Bethlehem, PA with her daughter, Caroline Opp age 50, and son, Adam Rau age 40 a carpenter. The head of the household was listed as Milton H. Derr, age 29 a sewing machine agent, who was living there with his wife, Sarah C. age 26 and one son, Edward age 6. However, the real estate, valued at $6,000, was apparently owned by Adam Rau.
(1870 census, Northampton Co., PA, Bethlehem, p. 293, house #155)
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[Source: 1860 U.S. Census, 7 June 1860, Bethehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania]
Catharine Rau, age 66
Caroline Opp, age 40
Jacob Opp, age 9
Edward F.Rau, age 5
Edward F. Rau was probably the son of Adam and Mary Ellen Rau. It appears that two of their other children, Anna and Thomas, were living in Allentown with Joseph and Angeline Gangwer (probably a brother of Mary Ellen Gangawere Rau).
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 29 November 2006
Catharina married Johan Conrad Rau 59,102 before 1816 in Shoenersville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.59 Johan was born on 17 Jul 1789 in Upper Saucon Twp, Northampton Co., PA,11,12,59 was baptized on 6 Sep 1789 in St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp., Northampton, PA,103 died on 5 Apr 1838 in Hanover Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania11,12,59 at age 48, and was buried in Apr 1838 in Christ Church Cemetery, Shoenersville, Hanover Twp., Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Other names for Johan were Conrad Rau Conrad Rauh, Conrad Rau,12,11,60, and61 Conrad Rauh.104
52. David Scholl,35 son of Jacob Scholl and Maria Magdalena Gross, was born on 5 Oct 1800 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania113 and died on 12 May 1834 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania114 at age 33. Another name for David was David Shull.
Alt. Death: Bef 17 Aug 1850. 63
David married Mary Scholl.113 Mary was born on 26 Dec 1802 in Pennsylvania,114 died on 27 Jan 1874 in Pennsylvania114 at age 71, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.114
Children from this marriage were:
i. Emeline Scholl was born in 1823.114
ii. William F. Scholl was born on 23 Mar 1826 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,115 died on 16 Jul 1901 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania35 at age 75, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.35
26 iii. Henry Amandus Scholl (born on 22 Apr 1828 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania - died on 3 Oct 1905 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania)
iv. Mary M. Scholl was born on 1 Jul 1831 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,35 died on 25 Feb 1896 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania116 at age 64, and was buried in Niskey Hill Cemetery.116
v. David W. Scholl was born on 18 Oct 1834 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,116 died on 21 May 1897 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania116 at age 62, and was buried in Lutheran And Reformed Church, Between Allentown And South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.116 Another name for David was David Scholl.114
vi. Sally Scholl was born about 1840 in Pennsylvania.
53. Mary Scholl,113 daughter of David Scholl and Mary Margaret Diehl, was born on 26 Dec 1802 in Pennsylvania,114 died on 27 Jan 1874 in Pennsylvania114 at age 71, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.114
General Notes:
NOTE: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 6 September 1999
I am making an assumption that Henry Scholl, father of Antilla Scholl, is the Henry Scholl (age 22) who was living with Mary Scholl (presumed mother) in Salsburg Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania on 17 August 1850. This Henry Scholl is about the correct age to marry and have a child by 1852 when Antilla Scholl was born to Henry Scholl and Adeline Moyers.
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[Source: Scholl, Sholl, Shull Genealogy: The Colonial Branches by John William Scholl, 1930]
Mr. Scholl states that Mary Scholl was the cousin of her husband, David Scholl.
Alt. Birth: Abt 1802. 63,114 Pennsylvania
Census: 17 Aug 1850. 63 Salsburg Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Census: 17 Aug 1850. 63 Lived two doors away from family of Daniel Scholl (presumed relative)
Occupation: 17 Aug 1850. 63 Farming
Mary married David Scholl.35 David was born on 5 Oct 1800 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania113 and died on 12 May 1834 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania114 at age 33. Another name for David was David Shull.
54. Peter Moyer .35
General Notes:
The following is possbly a census record for Peter and Catherine Moyer.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 28 July 2004
[Source: 1860 United States Federal Census]
Peter Moyer South Whitehall, Lehigh, PA 68 1791 Pennsylvania Male
Catherine Moyer South Whitehall, Lehigh, PA 61 1798 Female
Alfon Moyer South Whitehall, Lehigh, PA 15 1844 Male
Peter married Catherine Gangenwehr.35
The child from this marriage was:
27 i. Adelaine Moyer (Myers) (born on 20 Jan 1831 in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania - died on 2 Oct 1908)
55. Catherine Gangenwehr .35
Catherine married Peter Moyer.35
56. Jacob Melcher,5,68 son of Michael Melcher Jr. and Mary \\, was born in 1797.117
General Notes:
[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
Some sources show Jacob as the son of Michael Melchior and grandson of Johan Melchior while others show him as the son of Michael, JR, the grandson of Michael, and great-grandson of Johan Melchior.
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[Source: 1850 PA Census]
A Jacob Melchor, laborer, age 54, was living in Tinicum Township with the Williams family. Could this be Tobias's father?
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[Source: War of 1812 Service Records]
MELCHER JACOB 5 REG'T (FENTON'S) PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA. FIFER FIFE MAJOR
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[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 11 June 2006]
Jacob Melcher as the father of Tobias Melcher is unproven as far as I am concerned. Jacob is listed as Tobias's father by Mary Susanna Rau and Carol Lemkbe-McKee-Jenkins but I have been unable to find any documents to support that. Of course, this does not mean he wasn't the father. I just have not been able to confirm it one way or the other. Tom Myers does not believe Jacob would have been old enough to be Tobias's father and thinks that Tobias MAY have been a son of Michael Melchor but has no proof. Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins told me her mother once told her that Tobias may have been a "stowaway" and therefore would not have any parents in America.
Comment 1: 5 Melchior and Mary Strauss had one son, Tobias Melchior
Alt. Birth: 1795. 76
Jacob married Anna Maria Strauss 5,68,76,118,119.,120 Anna was born on 14 Aug 1791119,120,121,122 and was baptized on 2 Oct 1791 in Tohickon Lutheran Church, Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania.119,120,121 Other names for Anna were Anna Marie(A) Straus Anna Or Mary Strause, Anna Maria Strouse Or Strauss,118,119,122 Mary Strauss 5,43,76,118., and119
The child from this marriage was:
28 i. Tobias Melchor (Relationship to Father: Unknown, Relationship to Mother: Unknown ) (born on 2 Mar 1813 in Palatinate, Germany? - died on 21 Sep 1883 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania)
57. Anna Maria Strauss,5,68,76,118,119,120 daughter of Henry Strauss and Maria Magdalena Pfeil, was born on 14 Aug 1791119,120,121,122 and was baptized on 2 Oct 1791 in Tohickon Lutheran Church, Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania.119,120,121 Other names for Anna were Anna Marie(A) Straus Anna Or Mary Strause, Anna Maria Strouse Or Strauss,118,119,122 Mary Strauss 5,43,76,118., and119
General Notes:
[Source: Ed Lutton]
The following is extracted from the handwritten notes for a speech given by Ed Lutton to the descendants of Tobias Melchior at a family reunion about 1972 or 1973 (copy provided by Carol Lembke McKee Jenkins). Transcription of text by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 21 May 1999:
"It is said that Tobias' mother was Mary Strauss S-T-R-A-U-S-S and to be of a different family from that of Sarah Strouse, Susanna's mother, but do we know? Certainly spelling was sufficiently flexible that we cannot lean on it. All else I have heard was that Mary Strauss came from Northampton Co, but let us look further into that."
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NOTE: The assertion that Sarah Strouse, Susanna's mother, was from a different family appears to be supported by Tom Myers, "Ancestors of Susanna Hoffman" who attributes Sarah to Christopher Strouse and Anna Maria \\. Mr. Myers does not list a sister, Mary. -- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 27 August 2000
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[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 29 August 1999]
Could this Mary Strauss, wife of Jacob Melchior, be a sister of Margaret Strouse, wife of Joseph Melchior? THIS could be the missing link to tie the two family lines of Johannes Melchior together.
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[Source: LAM_MASTER.FTW]
Baptism witnesses: Philip Herpel and Anna Maria
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[Source: Kichline - Eldred - Breidster - Bodensteiner - McPeak Ancestry]
ID: I11737
Name: Anna Maria STRAUSS
Sex: F
Birth: 14 AUG 1791 (1)
Baptism: 2 OCT 1791 Tohickon Lutheran Church, Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (1)
Father: Henry STRAUSS b: ABT. 1760 in prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Mother: Maria Magdalena PFEIL b: in prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Sources:
Title: PGCR - "Pennsylvania German Church Records, 1729-1870"
Author: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.
Publication: Published in 3 vol, originally pub 1925 by Pennsylvania German Society
Note: This is an extensive transcription of the original handwritten church records of several 18th-19th century churches.
Note: Excellent
Repository:
Note: possession of Carrie E. Bodensteiner
Call Number: ISBN 1-886914-94-X
Media: Family Archive CD
Page: Vol. 3 p. 390 Tohickon Lutheran
Anna married Jacob Melcher 5.,68 Jacob was born in 1797.117
58. John Philip Hoffman,1,43 son of John Conrad Hoffmann and Magdalena Trauger, was born on 29 Sep 1785,1,77 died on 9 Jun 1861 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania77 at age 75, and was buried in Saint Luke's Union Church Cemetery, Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Other names for John were John Hoffman,43 Philip Hoffman 43,77. and123
General Notes:
[Source: 1850 Pennsylvania Census]
A Philip Hoffman, age 64, was living in Nockamixon Township with Sarah (age 53) and Sarah (age 14) on 12 August 1850.
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[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 22 February 2004]
William Hoffman was probably a brother or cousin of my ancestor, John Philip Hoffman. Philip and his wife, Sarah, were sponsors at the baptism of Margaret Hoffman on 10 October 1819.
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[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 14 January 2005]
Transcription of the will and supporting documents of Philip Hoffman by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 14 January 2005. Copies of said documents provided by Edie Gale Hays, 13 January 2005, to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr. [Comments in brackets] made by John-Pierre M. Hannam. Capitalization, spelling and punctuation are as found on the copy with only two or three periods added for clarity by Mr. Hannam.
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[Cover]
1861
#10798
Will of
Philip Hoffman late
of Nockamixon Township
dec:
Proved before me June
18th A.D. 1861,
Jonathan Davis Register
Will Book No. 15 [possibly 12 or 13]
Page 235
[First Page] [Handwritten, in English]
In the name of God Amen. I Philip Hoffman of the Township of Nockamixon County of Bucks and State of Pennsylvania being weak in body and of sound mind and memory and understanding but considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following to Wit.
First. It is my Will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my decease.
Second. It is my Will that my Personal and Real Estate Should be sold by my Executors hereinafter named full power and authority to dispose of my personal and Real Estate in as full and large a manner in every Respect as I could myself do if living.
Third. I give and bequeath to my Wife the sum of three hundred dollars and to her heirs and assigns forever to be paid by my Executors hereinafter named the proceeds of my Personal and Real Estate. I order my Executors to pay my Just debts and also the above mentioned sum to my Widow the remainder of my Real Estate the Interest in one third part of the balance to remain in the premises and to be a lien thereon during the natural life of my Widow the interest thereof to be paid during her life time annually on the first day April in each year during her natural life and at her decease to be equally divided among all my heirs except Marten who shall only have the interest of his share as hereinafter directed as long as he lives and after his decease if he has no heirs his share shall be equally divided among my other heirs. The remainder of my Estate I give and bequeath unto my son Elias Hoffman one sixth part thereof to him his heirs and assigns forever.
Fourth. I give and bequeath to my son Samuel eseposed to be deceased one sixth part thereof to his heirs
Fifth. I give and bequeath to my son Anthony one sixth part except and advancement paid by me for him of $20.47
[Second Page]
With Interest at five per cent from August 24th 1855 the Balance of one sixth part be paid to him his heirs and assigns forever
Sixth. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Susanna deceased to her heirs one sixth part thereof
Seventh. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah one sixth part thereof to her heirs and assigns forever
Eight. I give the Interest of one sixth part at five per cent to my son Marten to be paid during his natural life annually on the first day of April in each year during his life time. The said Principal sum of one sixth part to remain in my Real Estate and be a lien thereon as long as my son Marten lives and the Interest to be paid to him as above stated after his death his share shall go to his heirs if any and if not to be equally divided among my other heirs share and share alike.
Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint Henry Frankenfield to be my Executor of this my last Will and Testament.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Eleventh day of June one thousand eight hundred and Sixty.
[Signed] Philip Hoffman [Seal]
Signed sealed and declared by the said Testator as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us.
[Signed] Jonas Frankenfield
[Signed] Philip Groover
[Last Page] [These last two documents were on pre-printed forms with names, dates, and pronouns written in.]
BUCKS COUNTY, SS.
On the Eighteenth day of June A.D. 1861 personally appeared before me, Jonathan Davis Register of Wills, in and for the County of Bucks, Jonas Frankenfield & Philip Groover the subscribing Witnesses to the annexed instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Philip Hoffman deceased, and being first duly sworn according to law did depose and say, that they were present and saw and heard, Philip Hoffman, the Testator Sign and Seal, publish, pronounce and declare, the annexed paper writing, as, and for his last Will and Testament, and that at the time of his so doing he was of sound mind and memory, and of disposing understanding, to the best of their knowledge and belief.
[Signed] Jonathan Davis Register
BUCKS COUNTY, SS.
Be it Remembered, That on the Eighteenth day of June, A.D. 1861 the annexed last Will and Testament of Philip Hoffman deceased, was duly proved, when letters testamentary thereon, were granted unto Henry Frankenfield the Executor therein named, he having been duly sworn well and truly to administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits, of said deceased, according to law. And also, diligently and faithfully to regard, and well and truly comply with the provisions of the law relating to collateral inheritances.
[Signed] Jonathan Davis Register
Comment 1: 76 Charles M. Melchior names him as "Philip Hoffman"
Occupation: 77 Farmer
Alt. Birth: Between 1760 and 1795. 1
Alt. Birth: Between 13 Aug 1785 and 12 Aug 1786. 124
Census: 1800. 125 There were two males (ages unknown) named Philip Hoffman living in Northampton County, Pennsylvania during the 1800 PA Census
Census: 12 Aug 1850. 123 He listed his occupation as farmer with property valued at $1800.
Census: 12 Aug 1850. 124 Philip Hoffman, age 64, was living with wife, Sarah, age 53, and daughter, Sarah, age 14, in Nockmixon Township, Bucks, PA
Will: 11 Jun 1860, Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania.
Will Proved: 18 Jun 1861, Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania.
John married Maria Sarah Strauss 118,119 on 29 Dec 1812 in St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon, Bucks, PA.77 Maria was born about 179277 and died about 182877 about age 36. Other names for Maria were Sarah Straus Or Strauss Sarah Strous, Sarah Strous,126 Maria Sarah Strouse,43,118,119,122 Sarah Strouse 118,77., and119
Marriage Notes:
[Source: Hillpot Family Genealogy, Larry Hillpot, www.larryhillpot.com, 10 April 2003]
Intell marriages
Strous, Sarah 1/25/1813 12/29/1812 Strous, Sarah of Tinicum to Philip Hoffman of Nockamixon, by Rev. Mr. Mensch
Officiant: 127 Sarah Strous of Tinicum married Philip Hoffman of Nockamixon by Rev. Mr. Mensch
Children from this marriage were:
29 i. Susanna Hoffman (born on 14 Oct 1813, baptized Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania - died on 16 Jan 1860 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania)
ii. Elias Hoffman was born on 23 Nov 1815,77,78 was baptized on 11 Feb 1816 in St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon, Bucks, PA,77,78 died on 27 May 189377 at age 77, and was buried in St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania.77 Another name for Elias was Samuel Hoffman.77
iii. Martin Hoffman was born about 181777 and died after 11 Jun 1860.79 Another name for Martin was Marten Hoffman.79
iv. Samuel Strouse Hoffman was born on 6 Apr 181877 and died before 1860.77 Another name for Samuel was Samuel Hoffman 77.,79
v. Elizabeth Hoffman was born on 3 Oct 1822,77 was baptized on 24 Nov 1822 in Nockamixon Reformed Church, Nockamixon, , Bucks, Pennsylvania,77 and died before 1860.77
vi. Sarah Hoffman was born about 182477 and died after 11 Jun 1860 in This may be incorrect. There may have been a second sister, Sarah. (Hannam, 14 January 2005).79
vii. Anthony Hoffman was born on 8 Feb 182677 and died after 12 Jul 1870.128
John next married Sarah Fulmer 77 about 1830.77 Sarah was born between 13 Aug 1796 and 12 Aug 1797 and died after 11 Jun 1860.79
General Notes:
NOTE: Philip Hoffman did not name his wife by name in his will dated 11 June 1860 so it is assumed that this Sarah was his current wife at that time.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 14 January 2005
Died: After 12 Aug 1850. 74
The child from this marriage was:
i. Sarah Hoffman was born between 13 Aug 1835 and 12 Aug 1836 in Pennsylvania.
59. Maria Sarah Strauss,118,119 daughter of Christopher Strauss and Anna Maria Young, was born about 179277 and died about 182877 about age 36. Other names for Maria were Sarah Straus Or Strauss Sarah Strous, Sarah Strous,126 Maria Sarah Strouse,43,118,119,122 Sarah Strouse 118,77., and119
General Notes:
[Source: Tom Myers, Ancestors of Susanna Hoffman, Genealogy Report, 25 Aug 2000]
Mr. Myers says Sarah Strouse, wife of Philip Hoffman, was the daughter of Christopher Strouse and Anna Maria but does not cite a reference. For now, I have marked the relationship of "Maria Sarah" to Henry and Maria Magdalena Strouse as unknown. It is possible that Sarah and Maria Sarah were two distinct women only one of whom married Philip Hoffman.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 27 August 2000. (see additional notes below)
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[Source: Larry Hillpot, Hillpot Family Genealogy, 30 June 2001, http://www.larryhillpot.com]
-- Much of this information appears to be based on information from Tom Myers who provided similar information to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr. in an email entitled "Ancestors of Susanna Hoffman" dated 25 August 2000
THE STROUSE FAMILY THIRD GENERATION
136 SARAH STROUSE Born circa 1792. Died circa 1828. Married Philip Hoffman, December 29, 1812, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon. He was born September 29, 1785. Died June 9, 1861, Nockamixon Township. He was a farmer and is buried St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon.
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[Source: Tom Myers, email to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 10 July 2001]
Mr. Myers indicates (see the text of his email below) that the Sarah Strauss who married John Philip Hoffman was NOT the daughter of Henry Strauss and Maria Magdalena Pfiel. According to documents Mr. Myers possesses or has seen indicates that their daughter, Sarah, married Michael Kunsman. Mr. Myers continues to believe that the Sarah who married John Phillip Hoffman was the daughter of Christopher Strauss.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 10 July 2001
John-Pierre, the estate records of Henry Strouse prove that his daughter Sarah was married to Michael Kunsman. I don't have documented where I got the list of Christopher's children, but by process of elimination, his daughter Sarah is the only one who could be the wife of John Philip Hoffman.
Tom
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Update: I believe Mr. Myers is correct. Christopher Straus and his wife were sponsors at the baptism of my great-great-grandmother, Susanna Hoffman, on 14 October 1813. Since grandparents or siblings were often sponsors at baptisms, I think this is probably the case here.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 29 February 2004
Alt. Birth: Between 1770 and 1795.
Alt. Birth: 25 Mar 1788. 129,130
Alt. Birth: 25 Mar 1788, Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania. 129,130
Maria married John Philip Hoffman 1,43 on 29 Dec 1812 in St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon, Bucks, PA.77 John was born on 29 Sep 1785,1,77 died on 9 Jun 1861 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania77 at age 75, and was buried in Saint Luke's Union Church Cemetery, Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Other names for John were John Hoffman,43 Philip Hoffman 43,77. and123
60. Peter Montfort,87,93,131,132,133,134 son of John Monfort and Sarah Van Arsdal, was born on 22 Jan 1793,87,131,132,133,134 was baptized on 3 Mar 1793 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania,135 died on 13 Nov 1859 in Granite Hill, , Pennsylvania87,132,133,134,136 at age 66, and was buried in Great Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, , Adams, Pennsylvania.136 The cause of his death was Pneumonia.137 Another name for Peter was Peter Monfort 87,93,131,132,133.,138
General Notes:
[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 12 November 1934, Out of the Past: Seventy Five Years Ago section]
Died: On the 12th inst., of pneumonia, at his residence in Straban township, Mr. Peter Monfort, in his 67th year.
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[Source: Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), 16 July 1860]
Administrators' Sale
OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE OF PETER MONFORT, DEC'D.-In pursuance of an Order of the Orphan's Court of Adams county, the undersigned, Administrators of the estate of PETER MONFORT, deceased, will expose to Public Sale, on the premies, on the 12th day of September next, at 1 o'clock, P.M. the VALUABLE FARM of said deceased, situated in Straban township, Adams county, 3 miles from Gettysburg, on the York Turnpike. adjoining lands of John Tate. Sr., Isaac Miller. John Rinehart and others, containing 178 Acres, having thereon erected a good Two-story HOUSE, part Log and Weather-boarded and part Brick, calculated for two families, Wash House, Brick Bank Barn, Carriage House, and other out-buildings, with two never-failing wells of water with pumps-one at the house and the other at the barn. There is a good proportion of Meadow and Timber Land, and a fine Apple Orchard, and a large variety of other choice fruit trees on the premises which seldom fail to bear. The Gettysburg Railroad passes through the farm. The land is in a good state of cultivation (part of which has been recently limed) under good fencing, and is one of the most valuable properties in the county.
Also, at the same time and place, will be sold a TRACT OF MOUNTAIN LAND-one-
half of 15 acres-on the Cold Spring road, adjoining lands of John Moritz. Henry Brinkerhoff, and others. This tract is well covered with thriving Chestnut timber.
Attendance will be given and terms made known by
JACOB MONTFORT,
JACOB CASSAT,
Administrators
July 16, 1860
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The following MIGHT be a record of this Peter Montfort. He would have been about the right age for military service.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 28 June 2006
[Source: War of 1812 Service Records]
Name:
Company: COBEAN'S BATTALION, PENNSYLVANIA VOLS.
Rank - Induction: PRIVATE
Rank - Discharge: PRIVATE
Roll Box: 146
Roll Exct: 602
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[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 21 March 1938, Out of the Past: Seventy-FiveYears Ago section]
Robert Bell, as Agent for P.P. La Tourette, has sold the farm of Peter Monfort, deceased -- 189 acres -- in Straban township, to John Hoke and A.D. Buehler, for $25 per acre cash.
Census: 6 Sep 1850. 74 Listed as farmer, with real estate valued at $2, 800, living in Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Alt. Death: 13 Nov 1859. 131
Alt. Birth: 2 Jan 1793, Conewago, York, Pennsylvania. 139
Peter married Elizabeth Brinkerhoff 87,131,132,133,134,140 on 10 Apr 1817 in Adams, Pennsylvania 131,87,132.,133 Elizabeth was born on 12 Oct 1794 in Adams, Pennsylvania,87,132,133,134 died on 7 Oct 1830 in Adams, Pennsylvania141 at age 35, and was buried in Low Dutch Reformed Cemetery, Conewago, York, Pennsylvania.142 Another name for Elizabeth was Elizabeth Brinckerhoff.
Marriage Notes:
[Source: Gettyburg Compiler, 16 April 1817]
MARRIED-On Thursday last by the Rev. D.M. Conaughy, Mr. Peter Monfort, to Miss Elizabeth Brinkerhoff, daughter of Mr. Gilbert Brinkerhoff--all of this county.
Death of One Spouse: 7 Oct 1830. This is an assumption -- I have no proof (John-Pierre Hannam)
Children from this marriage were:
i. Sarah Montfort
ii. John Montfort
iii. Elizabeth Montfort was born on 10 May 1820 in Pennsylvania143 and died on 27 Aug 1897 in Middletown, Butler, Ohio143 at age 77.
30 iv. David Montfort (born on 26 Jun 1823 - died on 2 Apr 1854)
Peter next married Magdalena Cassat,144,145 daughter of Jacob Cassat and Maria Monfort, on 9 Sep 1834 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania.146 Magdalena was born on 5 Aug 1792 in New Jersey,145 was baptized in Sep 1792 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania,135 died on 16 Jan 1861 in , Adams, Pennsylvania136 at age 68, and was buried in Great Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, , Adams, Pennsylvania.136 Other names for Magdalena were Leenah Cassart,135 Magdalena Cassart,144, and145 Lena Cassat Or Cassatt.
Marriage Notes:
[Source: Adams County, PA Newspaper Extracts \endash Marriages, 1804-34]
These are the marriage notices posted in Adams County, PA newspapers from 1802 through 1834.
Research by: Kathy Cardoza, all rights reserved. © 2000 by Kathy Cardoza. You may freely use this information, but can not package it for re-selling or for commercial use or profit.
MARRIAGES
The Star and Republican Banner, published in Gettysburg, PA on Tuesdays.
Sep 16, 1834 (date of newspaper publication)
On 9th by Rev. Watson, Peter Monford to Lena Cassatt, both of Straban
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[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17 September 1984, "Out of the Past (From the files of the Compiler, Star and Sentinel and The Gettysburg Times: 150 Years Ago" section]
Married: On Tuesday last, by the Rev. J.C. Watson, Mr. Peter Monfort, to Miss Lenah Cassatt, both of Straban Twp.
General Notes:
[Source: Gene Pool Individual Records - Births]
Cassat, Magdalena
Father: Cassat, Jacob
Mother: Monfort, Maria
Birth Date: 5 August 1792 :
State: NJ
Country: USA
The child from this marriage was:
i. Peter Cassatt Montfort was born about 1841.
61. Elizabeth Brinkerhoff,87,131,132,133,134,140 daughter of Gilbert Brinckerhoff and Elizabeth Ackerman, was born on 12 Oct 1794 in Adams, Pennsylvania,87,132,133,134 died on 7 Oct 1830 in Adams, Pennsylvania141 at age 35, and was buried in Low Dutch Reformed Cemetery, Conewago, York, Pennsylvania.142 Another name for Elizabeth was Elizabeth Brinckerhoff.
General Notes:
[Source: Adams County, PA Newspaper Extracts - Deaths (updated and corrected 25 October 2000)
These are the death notices posted in Adams County, PA newspapers from 1802 through 1834. Following, is the source information used and dates for the extracted information:
Research by: Kathy Cardoza, all rights reserved. © 2000 by Kathy Cardoza. You may freely use this information, but can not package it for re-selling or for commercial use or profit.
DEATHS
"The Republican Compiler" published in Gettysburg, printed by Jacob Lefever, opposite the Post Office, Delivered to subscribers each Wednesday. Price, $2 per year. Dates extracted here: Sep 16, 1818 -- Jul 9, 1833
Oct 26, 1830 (date of newspaper publication)
On 7th, Mrs. Elizabeth Monfort, consort/Peter Monfort, Mountpleasant, 35y 11m 1d
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[Source: Adams Sentinel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 26 October 1830]
DIED.
"On Thursday evening, the 7th instant, after a severe illness of three day, Mrs. Elizabeth Monfort, consort of Mr. Peter Monfort, of Mountpleasant township, Adams county, in the 36th year of her age."
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[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 18 April 1942]
Inscription from grave:
Here lies buried/Elizabeth/wife to Peter Monfort/who departed this life/October 7. 1830/Aged 35 years and 11 months.
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[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 27 October 1980, "Out of the Past (from the files of the Compiler, Star and Sentinel and The Gettysburg Times): 150 Years Ago" section]
On Thursday evening, the 7th inst. after a severe illness of three days, Mr., Elizabeth Monfort, of Mountpleasant Township, wife of Peter Monfort, aged 35 years, 11 months, and one day.
Fact 1: McKee: Shows spelling changing to Brinkerhoff from father's Brinckerhoff
Fact 2: Age at death was 35 years, 11 months
Alt. Birth: 6 Nov 1794. 87,131,132,133
Alt. Birth: 16 Nov 1794. 87,132,133,147
Alt. Death: 7 Oct 1830. 131,147
Elizabeth married Peter Montfort 87,93,131,132,133,134 on 10 Apr 1817 in Adams, Pennsylvania 131,87,132.,133 Peter was born on 22 Jan 1793,87,131,132,133,134 was baptized on 3 Mar 1793 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania,135 died on 13 Nov 1859 in Granite Hill, , Pennsylvania87,132,133,134,136 at age 66, and was buried in Great Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, , Adams, Pennsylvania.136 The cause of his death was Pneumonia.137 Another name for Peter was Peter Monfort 87,93,131,132,133.,138
62. Captain William Thompson,94 son of Joseph Thompson and Sarah Orr, was born on 10 Jan 1787 in Pennsylvania,94 died on 9 Jan 1851 in Pennsylvania94 at age 63, and was buried after 9 Jan 1851 in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, , Pennsylvania.94
General Notes:
[Source: Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins, typewritten notes "Thompson", undated, sent to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr. 12 July 2007]
WILLIAM (1787-1851) married Mary Cassatt (see other Thompson paper)
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[Source: 1810 PA Census Index, page 28]
Thompson, Andrew PA ADAMS CO. HUNTINGTON TWP 009 1810
Thompson, Joseph PA ADAMS CO. MOUNT PLEASANT TWP 048 1810
Thompson, William PA ADAMS CO. HUNTINGTON TWP 009 1810
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[Source: 1850 U.S. Census, 31 August 1850, http://www.ancestry.com]
The following individuals were living in the household of William and Mary Thompson in Freedom Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
William Thompson 63 Farmer
Mary Thompson 60
Jane Thompson 31
Jacob C. Thompson 29 Farmer
Maria C. Thompson 25
Sarah E. Thompson 23
Geo L. Mc_____ 26 Laborer
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The following might be a reference to our William Thompson. Unfortunately, it is a rather common name so there is no way to know for certain.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 11 July 2004
[Source: Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 2 October 1821]
List of Representatives from York County to the Pennsylvania Legislature:
1818, 1819: William Thompson, Samuel Witherow
1819, 1820: William Miller, William Thompson
1820, 1821: Jacob Cassat, Isaac Wierman
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[Source: Adams Centinel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 27 August 1828]
Wm. Thompson, of Mountpleasant township, was one of a number of men who were appointed (at the Administration Meeting held at the Gettysburg Courthouse on 19 August 1828) to "Committees of Vigilance" for their respective townships. Others from my family who were appointed at the same time included Henry Brinkerhoff of Mountjoy; John M. Munfort, Isaac Monfort, and Jacob Cassatt, Jr. of Straban; and Wm. H. Brinkerhoff of Mountpleasant.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 3 October 2005
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[Source: Adams Centinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), 22 October 1828]
William Thompson and James A. Thompson were executors for the estate of Robert Thompson. Was Robert a brother or uncle?
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[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 18 November 1935]
Henry Brinkerhoff, George Horn, and Wm. Thompson of Straban township were on the Grand Jury for November 1835.
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[Source: Adams Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 7 September 1847]
The Late Thunderstorm
We learn that, during the terrible thunderstorm on Saturday night week, the house of Capt. Wm. Thompson, in Straban township, was struck by lightning--but the damage done was inconsiderable. Nearly all of Capt. Thompson's family were slightly shocked.
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[Source: Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Monday, 25 February 1850, "Democratic Standing Committee"]
Wm Thompson was listed as a member of the Democratic Standing Committee of Adams County. Members of this committee were asked to attend a meeting on 26 February at the Wattles Hotel in Gettysburg "for the purpose of fixing the time for the meeting of the County Convention to select Delegates to the State Convention".
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 23 July 2006
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[Source: Star and Banner, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 27 December 1850, "Volunteers in the War of 1812"]
Wm. Thompson (Alexander Cobean, Captain and afterwards, Captain William Meredith) was listed as one of the defenders of Baltimore in 1814. I have no proof that this is my ancestor but it is possible if not probable.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 23 July 2006
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[Source: Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins, typewritten notes "Thompson", undated, sent to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 12 July 2007 and scanned by John-Pierre M. Hannam. Sr. on 13 July 2007]
COMMISION OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM THOMPSON
In the name and by the Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Simm Snyder, Governor of the said Commonwealth, to William Thompson of the County of Adams, Esquire, Greeting:
Know, That you the said William Thompson (being duly elected and returned) are hereby comisioned Captain of the Ninth Company, Eighty Ninth Regiment of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the 2nd Brigade of the 5th Division composed of the militia the counties of York and Adams. To have and hold this commision, exercising all the powers and discharging all its duties there to lawfully belonging and attached for the term of seven years to be computed from the first day of August, one thousand eight-hundred and fourteen, if you shall so long behave yourself well.
In testimony whereof, I have set my seal hand and caused the lessseal of the state, to be affixed to these Presents, at Harrisburg. Dated agreeably to law, as of the first of August, in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and fourteen, and of the commonwealth of the 39th.
By the Governor.
Burial: 94 McKee: Buried with wife, sister "Polly", son Jacob, daughters Jane & Maria
Veteran: 148 War of 1812, Captain
Alt. Birth: Between 1 Sep 1786 and 31 Aug 1787. 94,149 Pennsylvania
Census: 31 Aug 1850. 100 William, Mary and four children (Jane, Jacob, unreadable female, and Sarah) plus a laborer (Geo. McGiver?) were living in Freedom Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Lived in: 31 Aug 1850. 150 Freedom Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Occupation: 31 Aug 1850. 151 Farmer
Alt. Death: 9 Jan 1851. 94 William probably died in Freedom Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania as he was living there on 31 August 1850 census
William married Mary Cassat 144 on 13 Mar 1817 in Straban Township, York (Adams), Pennsylvania.152 Mary was born on 9 May 1790,94,144 was baptized in Jun 1790 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania,135 died on 31 Oct 1863 in Pennsylvania?94 at age 73, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, , Pennsylvania.94 Other names for Mary were Maria Cassart,135 Polly Cassat, Maria Cassatt,93, and144 Mary Cossart.
Marriage Notes:
[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 10 July 2005]
Carol Ann Lembke indicates their marriage was in Ireland. However, an Individual Group Record for Mary or Polly Cassat indicate the marriage was in Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Both agree on the marriage date of 13 March 1817.
Alt. Marriage: 13 Jan 1817.
Alt. Marriage: 13 Mar 1817. 94 Ireland
Children from this marriage were:
i. Jane Thompson was born on 9 Jan 1818 in Pennsylvania, was baptized on 10 May 1818,153 died on 30 Apr 1888 at age 70, and was buried on 3 May 1888.
ii. Jacob Cassat Thompson was born on 24 Jan 1820 in Pennsylvania, died on 31 Aug 1903 in His home on York Street, Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania154 at age 83, and was buried on 2 Sep 1903 in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, , Pennsylvania.154 Other names for Jacob were David Cassat Thompson and Jacob Cassatt Thompson.91
iii. Joseph Thompson was born on 31 Jul 1822 in Pennsylvania and died on 8 Apr 1823.
iv. Maria Catherine Thompson was born on 5 Mar 1824 in Pennsylvania, died on 22 Mar 1910155 at age 86, and was buried on 25 Mar 1910 in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania. Another name for Maria was Maria Thompson.
31 v. Sarah Elinor Thompson (born on 21 Mar 1827 in Pennsylvania - died on 4 Jan 1908 in Her Home On York Street, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania On A Saturday Morning)
vi. William Alexander Thompson was born on 21 Dec 1827,156 died on 25 Jun 1843156 at age 15, and was buried after 25 Jun 1843 in Conewago (Low Dutch Graveyard), Four Miles From Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania.156 Another name for William was William Anderson Thompson.156
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63. Mary Cassat,144 daughter of Jacob Cassat and Maria Monfort, was born on 9 May 1790,94,144 was baptized in Jun 1790 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania,135 died on 31 Oct 1863 in Pennsylvania?94 at age 73, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, , Pennsylvania.94 Other names for Mary were Maria Cassart,135 Polly Cassat, Maria Cassatt,93, and144 Mary Cossart.
General Notes:
The following is probably a reference to this Mary Cassat although it is more than 25 years after the death of Jacob Cassat.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 23 July 2006
[Source: The Adams Sentinel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 16 December 1839]
"The Account of Mary Cassat, one of the Executors of Jacob Cassat, deceased."
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NOTE: The following extract mentions Mary Thompson and is included here for that reason.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 17 July 2007
[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Monday evening, 19 October 1925, scan and OCR by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 17 July 2005]
"History of The Low Dutch Colony of Conowago"
written by Rev. Dr. Demarest, Early Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Gettysburg
CHAPTER EIGHT
Letters
I have in my possession a number of letters, which I know the reader would be pleased to see. A few of them I shall now place before him. They will require little or no explanation beyond what can be obtained from the preceding chapters
Mr. Albert Bergen, of Pleasureville, Kentucky, is an Elder of the Pleasureville Presbyterian church, which was formerly the "Six Mile" church. He writes:
Pleasureville, Ky., Oct. 4, 1883.
Rev. Dr. E. P. Humphrey,
Louisville, Ky.
Dear Sir:--
I received your letter, enclosing that of Rev. Mr. Demarest. I could not read either of the letters entirely nor could I find any one who could. I think a majority of the members of the "Six Mile" church, when it was organized and for some time after, were from Pennsylvania. I think all of them first settled at Harrodsburg and moved from there to Shelby and Henry counties. I think the Pennsylvania people were originally from New Jersey. However this may be, I know they were a people who had lived and worshipped together for more than a hundred years. I have a geneaology of our own family reaching back to 1633. I will give you the names of some of the first settlers, Bantas, Voorheeses, Van Arsdales, De Motts, Demarees, Vanises, Cover's, Bises and Bergens. There were others that I don't now think of. My grandfather was one of the first Elders of the Church. My father also served many years. And I have been serving since my father's death. I should be glad to be at the Synod at Harrodsburg, if my health would permit.
Very truly yours,
ALBERT BERGEN
The late David V. Demaree, M. D., such history. The former letter, sixteen years ago to Rev. Dr. Demarest, professor at New Brunswick, New Jersey. He had previously written one to me, then. a student at Princeton but in those days, I lacked the good sense to take an interest in such history.
Champaign, Ill. April 13, 1868.
Rev. Dr David D. Demarest.
Dear Sir:
It would seem that although your name and mine are somewhat differently spelled, we still have a common origin. However, of this you will be better able to judge after I have given a brief narrative of some things I know of my forefathers. My father's name was Samuel, and he was the son of David, who was the son of Samuel Demaree, Sr. I am under the impression that my great grandfather and his wife, Susanna Brower, emigrated from Adams county, Pennsylvania, to Mercer county, Kentucky, sometime between 1782 and 1788, and lived at Harrod's Station - a fortification for protection against the Indians. It is probable they had emigrated previously from Hackensack. New Jersey.
Yours truly,
DAVID V. DEMAREE.
Champaign, Ill., May, 1868.
Rev. Dr. David D. Demarest,
Dear Sir:
Your letter was received and I was quite as much interested in its contents as you could have been in mine. Permit me to give a few facts in relation to the emigrants who came to Kentucky at the time mentioned in my former letter.
These are among the names of those composing the colony: Banta, Bergen, Bise, Blonk, Brower, Bruner, Covert, Lagrange, Stryker, Seaborn. De Mott, Montfort, Smock, Van Arsdale, Commingore. Cosine, Van Nuys, Carnine, Vandeveer, Voorhees, Aten and Demaree.
The history of these people, particularly the religious phase of it, has always been of great interest to me. As soon as they had established themselves in the Western homes, one of the first things they did was to organize a church at Harrodsburg. Soon after a company was formed, known as "The Low Dutch Company", which went into Shelby and Henry counties, and settled on a tract of wild lands known as "The Low Dutch tract". There, also, they organized a church, which they called the "Six Mile Church" because it stood at the headwaters of a stream of that name. Here are some grains of salt which have not lost their savor. Here is a history well worth preserving."
With great respect,
D. V. DEMAREE
How I wish the writer of the above could have read these columns! And even when I began to write, there were eyes that I hoped would see them now forever closed. There was one among us, who, though himself in no way connected with Conowago Colony, gave me such encouragement as I had always received from him in every worthy work.
The next letter that I will give, is from the pen of D.D. Banta, from
1870 to 1876, Judge of the Sixteenth Circuit Court of Indiana, now President of the Board of Trustees of the University of that state:
Franklin, Ind., Sept. 29, 1883.
Rev. J. K. Demarest.
Dear Sir:
I am unable to throw any light whatever on the church you refer to, (the church of Conowago). Indeed, I don't think I ever heard of it mentioned by any of the old people. I am not sure I can even make out its name from your letter. The old Pennsylvania home they pronounced as if spelled Con-a-wauga. "Six Mile" sounds as familiar to me as "Scot's Creek" or "Knot's Fork," names of my own home streams. "Six Mile" was a creek in Kentucky that gave name to a church and to a neighborhood.
As I have the history of the Dutch families, they left the Hackensack centre some time before or during the Revolutionary War, and settled at Conowago, near Gettysburg. After the close of the war a second move took place, and this time they made settlement on Salt River, in Mercer County, Kentucky. This settlement ante-dated the close of the Indian wars, and the colony suffered many hardships at the hands of the savages. Old peter Van Arsdale was scalped m his own clearing, and a Banta was taken prisoner and carried into the wilderness.
Whether these Dutch colonists came in a body, or followed one after another, I am not able to say. but I think there were different removals. Among the names of those who came, as I now recall them, were the Bantas, Demarees, Coverts, Vannuys, Lists. Bruners, Voorhees, (varied orthography) Brewers, De Motts, Monforts, Carnies, Bergens, Van Arsdales, Smocks, Lagranges and Luysters. Some of these are French. and we have Frenchmen yet among us. The Demaree family has maintained its French blood to a greater extent than any other. I have an old aunt, who is as vivacious as a native Picard.
These colonists were Presbyterians as regards their faith. Not many years after the settlement in Mercer county, a second removal took place. A tract of land was purchased in Shelby county and Henry county, Kentucky which is yet known as the "Dutch Tract". and this was colonized. About 1827, the "Dutch Tract" hive began to swarm, and a colony came over into this-Johnson county, Indiana. A weak colony moved about the same time into Switzerland county, this state, and a few families into Dark county, Ohio.
The "Dutchmen" in the west have always been colonizers. Streams have put out from the settlement here, and have become the nucleus for settlements in Kansas and Iowa.
The old families
usually well to do. Those of them, who did go into professional life, in almost every instance belonged to some of the families having a French name.
The "Dutchmen" were of steady habits and conservative in their beliefs and action. They loved the old ways. They were church builders and church goers, school house builders and school patrons. The Hopewell people of this county organized an academy, and provided for the school house to be kept open for
ten months in the year. And this they did within five years after their first cabins were built.
They were much given to "hanging together." Outsiders say, "Everybody is akin."
I have written a long letter, but I like my people.
Yours truly,
D. D. Banta.
The following letter is from Dr. J.G. Monfort, by whose kindness I
was put in possession of the Baptismal record. Dr. Monfort's relation to the colony has already been stated. His grandmother was Elizabeth Cassat, daughter of Frances Cassat. He had been for thirteen years editor of the Herald and Presbyter, published at Cincinnati, Ohio, in which work his two sons, Rev. Francis C. Monfort, who is also pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Cincinnati, and Elias Riggs Monfort, are associated with him. The latter participated in the battle of Gettysburg. He was captain of Company F, 75th Ohio Volunteers, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 11th Corps, (Gen. O. O. Howard commanding), which suffered heavily in the first day's fight north of town. Captain Monfort was severely wounded under the locust tree along the north-eastern base of Cemetery Hill, in the second day's fight. He was at first taken to the house of Mr. Lightner on the Baltimore 'pike; but three weeks after, having been accidently discovered there by an uncle from the west, who was in the Christian commission, he was brought into town and for six weeks was kindly nursed at the home of Mrs. Mary Thompson, a cousin of his grandfather.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1883.
Rev. J. K. Demarest.
Dear Brother:-
I am, today, seventy-three years old, and feel more than ever before interested in the genealogy of my family and of the church. I have spent much time and have traveled much in search of Dutch history in this country on Long Island, in New Jersey, at "Conowago," "Six Mile," Kentucky, and at other points in the west. These people, above any other, even the Scotch, -(Be careful, good doctor! J. K. D.)-were a solid, stable class, largely farmers of simple tastes and habits, the light of the world! It is remarkable that in the great defection of New Lightism and Shakerism, in the great religious excitement, about the beginning of this century, very few of them left the Presbyterian church. The emigrants from Conowago settled chiefly in Mercer and Henry counties, Kentucky, and in the Miami country, from 1790 to 1810.
The names of some of the families wore: Montfort, Voorhees, Vanhise, Bergen, Covert, Demaree, Van Arsdale (Van Orsdel), Conover, Brocaw, De- Mott, Ditmars, Leister, Peterson, Terhune, Van Dyke and Van Este. I doubt whether a better class of Presbyterians can be found.
The ancestors of the Monforts, Peter and John, were among the early settlers in New Amsterdam. Peter's descendants went up the Hudson and John's to New Jersey, settling at Millstone, Harlingen and Somerville. My grandfather's grandfather, Peter, of Millstone, Thad four sons- Peter, John, Francis, Laurence. Laurence came west before 1800. He had three sons, all Presbyterian ministers -Francis, Peter and David. Francis, my father. had four sons, all Presbyterian ministers-Joseph G., Francis P., Isaac W., and David.
Yours fraternally,
J. G. MONTFORT.
I conclude this chapter with an extract from an article which appeared in the Christian Observer, of Louisville, Kentucky, July 18, 1883, by Rev. B. F. Bedinger, entitled, "An Early Kentucky Church":
"Since 1858, when the present building was erected, it (the Six Mile Church) has been known as the Pleasureville church. This church, under God's blessing, has been a powerful means of good in its own community and others, as will appear below.
About the year 1820, some of its members moved to Indiana and settled in Switzerland county, and established a church. In the year 1822, when the Indians had been driven back, some of them went to Johnson county. Here five were organized into a church on November 30, 1824, now the first church of Franklin, Indiana. Others followed them, and by 1830, fifty of the members of the Pleasureville church had been dismissed to the church in Indiana.
On May 21, 1831, forty members of the Franklin church were dismissed and a new church, named Hopewell, was organized in the same county. Here are three direct shoots from the old vine. With a good degree of propriety, two more might be added. The present church of Shiloh (Johnson county, Indiana) was an off-shoot from the Hopewell church, and one of its elders, now living, first united with the church in Pleasureville. Again, the church in Georgetown, (Brown county, Indiana), is a granddaughter of Pleasureville. Abraham Bergen moved to that place from the Franklin church, and organized a school first and afterward a church: Again, the church in Vinton, Iowa, owes its organization to some of these same people, who moved there from the Franklin and Hopewell churches. And some from Pleasureville went directly to Iowa.
In addition to the fifty mentioned above, as having emigrated before 1831, the next decade saw the removal of nearly, or quite another, fifty. If to the number of communicants we add the number of baptized children, the aggregate will be swelled to three times the figures given. These, the grandchildren, of the early settlers, are to be found in Presbyterian churches of Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Texas.
The three first elders of the (Six Mile) church were Albert Voorhees, Peter Banta and George List. The first raised eleven children; all came into the church. The second raised ten children; all came into the church. The third raised a large family (eight or ten); all became Christians. The same may be said of Judge Demaree, Tunis Vannuys and George Bergen -- three more of the primitive members: Two sons and four grandsons of Albert Voorhees became Elders. One son and four grandsons of Peter Banta became Elders and two grandsons became ministers. The_ children of George List were mostly girls. They became influential "mothers of Israel". Two sons and two grandsons of Judge Demaree became Elders. Two sons of: Tunis Vannuys became Elders and one son a minister. One son and four grandsons of George Bergen became Elders and a great grandson a minister. It will be remembered that these descendants have been and are scattered over several states. The list might be swelled to large proportions, if time were taken to gather accurate information from the different localities. What has been given, however, is known to be true.
A member of the Baptist church remarked to the writer that he had known the old church for forty years and would testify that in points of morals she had been the mainstay of the whole community. Without making invidious comparisons, we may say she has been eminently successful in training a higher order of citizenship.
Who can help wishing that a stock of such excellence and vigor had continued on our own soil? But in that case, would its character have been the same?
Comment 1: 93 Charles Montfort Melchior identifies Maria as the 5th child of John and Kniertje Montfort
Fact 1: Mary's sister, Magdalena, married Peter Montfort after the death of Elizabeth Brinkerhoff Montfort
Lived in: 31 Aug 1850. 157 Freedom Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Mary married Captain William Thompson 94 on 13 Mar 1817 in Straban Township, York (Adams), Pennsylvania.152 William was born on 10 Jan 1787 in Pennsylvania,94 died on 9 Jan 1851 in Pennsylvania94 at age 63, and was buried after 9 Jan 1851 in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, , Pennsylvania.94
Seventh Generation 96. Conrad Rau,11,12,59 son of Georg Adam Rau and Christina Roth, was born on 27 May 1742 in Neubalach, Schwarzwald, Wurttemberg, Germany,11,12,59,158 was baptized in Apr 1761, died on 25 Apr 1808 in Lower Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania11,12,59 at age 65, and was buried in 1808 in Lower Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania.11,12 Other names for Conrad were Johan Conrad Rau,159 John Conrad Rau Conrad Rau and Conrath Rau.
General Notes:
[Source: TOM MULVANEY'S TREE.FTW]
At the age of 23 yrs, left Pultz in the province of Prusia and came to America, landing at Philadelphia where he was at once sold to pay his passage - about $80.00. After serving his master for 3 years he began work for himself and purchased a farm in the fertile Northumberland valley where he lived for a short time and then died, leaving his wife and 5 children (Catherine, Erhart, Christina, Conrad, and Valentine.) The stone farm is situated on the south side of Lehigh Hill 2 miles south of Bethleham, in Lower Sagamore township, Northampton Co.
When the father died young ERHART found himself loaded down with responsibilities as fall to few young men. On the death of his mother he purchased from the heirs the farm where he had spent the best years of his life. Singularly enough, this farm which cost him so much hard work never profited him a cent as he shortly afterwords sold it for $6000.00. and did not receive anything because of a title mixup.
Feeling so discouraged at the state of his affairs at this time and having a wife, SUSANNA KIDD whom he had married 17 yrs before, and 9 children, he left home on a horseback and came to Dansville, New York, to settle. Shortly afterwords he brought his family and was accompanied by 18 people. For over 2 yrs. he kept a tavern in the village. He then turned his attention to farming and at one time owned nearly 1,500 acres in Sparta, New York.
He leaves behind him an honorable life, not all of which was spent in selfish purposes, but a large share devoted to the service of God whom he recognized as the one to whom he owed all his success in life. He was the father of 16 children: Benjamin, Daniel, Joseph, Samuel, John, George, Elizabeth (Betsy) Wambold, Ana Maria (Polly ) Carney, Susan Johns, Hiram, Sarah (Sally) Traxler, Henry, Mary Ann Strong, Owen, David, and Nelson.
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[Source: Dale Berger, Rau_From_Dale_Berger.GED]
1. Probably born in Neubalach, Schwartzwald, Wurttemberg, Germany
Possible birth date: 27 May 1742; Probable birth date: 27 April 1741; One source shows year of birth as 1760 in Pennsylvania, which is obviously in error.
Some sources show born Kleinimstadt, Wurtemburg, Germany.
2. Came to America on ship Minerva (Broderbund WFT, Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #4973, Date of Import 31 January 1997)
3. Source: Strassburger and Hinke, "Pennsylvania German Pioneers", Vol. I, pp. 720-722:
The ship "Minerva", which departed from Rotterdam and stopped at Portsmouth for provisions, carried 247 passengers and was captained by Thomas Arnott, Master. It arrived at the port of Philadelphia on 10 October 1768. On the same day, Johann Conrad Rau and George Adam Rau signed the required oath of abjuration before Samuel Shoemaker Esq. and Isaac Jones Esq., Mayor.
4. Susan Johanson says:
John Conrad RAU came to America on a ship called the Minerva. He landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 10, 1768. He was one of 247 passengers to travel from Rotterdam, through Portsmouth, England, to America. His name is number #57 on the list. Passenger #58 is listed as Georg Adam RAU. I wonder if this is a brother, cousin, uncle or even father? Upon arrival in America, Conrad RAU (as he made himself known in the new land) served a three year indenture to pay his passage. Then he began saving for land. He bought some land in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, married and fathered six children. When his family was still young, he died. The family lost the property due to a mismanagement of land titles.
5. Ida Rau Arnold, "History of the Rau Family, 20 August 1958, says:
"In the year of 1764 there were four Rau brothers who came from Wurtenburg, Germany. They took the oath of allegiance or citizenship to the British in 1768, at Philadelphia. Their names were Conrad Rau, Johann Conrad Rau, John Conrad Rau and Johannes Adam Rau. It seems to me these boys' mother might have been named Conrad, as all three had that name."
NOTE: This information contradicts other information on Johan Conrad Rau (in particular, that of Susan Johanson).
6. Worked as an indentured servant for three years to pay passage (Broderbund WFT, Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #4973, Date of Import 31 January 1997)
7. DEATH: Death date taken from county administration records. John Conrad RAU died without leaving a will. His estate was administered by his eldest son Erhard. His widow Margareth signed her rights of administration over to "my son, Erhard RAU." (Estate file #2555, Register of Wills, Northampton Co. courthouse, Easton, PA)
8. One source (Ida Rau Arnold) gives year of death as 1803 (Ida Rau Arnold, "History of the Rau Family", 20 August 1958, p. 2)
9. According to listings of tombstone inscriptions, Johann Conrad Rau is buried in the old cemetery at Friedensville in Upper Saucon Twp., Lehigh Co., PA. The inscription on his tombstone says he was born in Kleinemstadt, Germany.
10. "Historic Homes and Institutions and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of The Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania" by Jordan, Green and Ettinger (1905), Vol. I, p. 263:
"THE RAU FAMILY, John Conrad Rau was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, April 27, 1741, and in 1768 crossed the Atlantic to the new world, establishing his home in Pennsylvania. He settled on a farm two miles south of Bethlehem, and there carried on agricultural pursuits until his death, which occurred in 1803. He had married Mrs. Margaret Sheets nee Weber"
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[Source: Suzanne Logzim, email to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 26 April 2006]
"THE RAU FAMILY. John Conrad Rau was born in Wurtember, Germany, April 27, 1741, and in 1768 crossed the Atlantic to the new world, establishing his home in Pennsylvania. He settled on a farm two miles south of Bethlehem, and there carried on agricultural pursuits until his death, which occurred in 1803. He married Mrs. Margaret Sheets nee Weber and to them were born several children.
Ehrhard, the eldest, born September 3, 1787 died at Sparta, New York, in 1884, at the age of 97 yrs. His wife, whose name was Susan Kidd, died in 1867. They were survived by thirteen children, all of whom settled in the Genesee Valley in N.Y.
Margaret Rau, the second child of John Conrad Rau, became the wife of Henry Bremer.
Catherine Rau, born in 1782, married Andrew Kichline, who resided two miles northwest of Bethlehem, and her death occurred in 1831.
Conrad Rau was born in 1789 and died in 1838. He married Catherine Luchenbach, of Bethlehem and their children were Charles W., who married Miss Newhard, and died at Allentown, Pa., Adam who resides at Catasauqua, Pa.
Lucy, who became the wife of Mr. Fehr, and died at their home five miles east of Bethlehem, Caroline, who became Mrs. Opp, and James, who died about 1852.
Christine Rau, the fifth member of the family of John Conrad and Margaret Rau, became the wife of George Gross.
Valentine Rau, born in 1796, died in Pittston, Pa. in 1877. He was married in 1817 to Elizabeth Feener, and they resided near Bethlehem, Pa. until 1836, when they removed to Pittston, Luzerne county, Pa. Their children were Simon Rau who was born in 1818 and married Lucy Ann Luckenbach, by whom he had a son, Eugene A. Rau, who was born in 1848 and married Matilda Klose.
David Rau, who was born in 1820 and died in 1879, married Sarah A. Yundt, who was born in 1818 and died in 1895. They had a son Robert Rau, born in 1844, who in 1867 married Caroline A. Busse, born in 1845. William Rau, the third child, was born in 1822, and lives in Iowa.
Mary Ann, born in 1824, was the wife of John LaValley of Iowa..
Olivia Salome, was born in 1826, became the wife of John Fenner, and died in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900. Ann Amelia, born in 1830, is the wife of J. Van Luvanee, and resides in California.
Edward, born in 1828, died in Pittston, Pa. in 1852. Henrietta, born in 1833, was the wife of John Van Vliet, of Stroudsburg, Pa.
Charles, born in 1838 died in Pittston.
Robert Rau, the son of David and Sarah A. (Yundt) Rau, married Caroline A. Busse, and has one son Albert George Rau, who was born Aug. 7, 1868. He is a graduate of Lehigh University, and is now superintendent of the Bethlehem Moravian parochial school. He married Gertrude L. Brunner, and their children are Robert Otto Rau, born in 1897 and Henry Brunner Rau, born in 1901."
**This book was published in 1905
Authors: John W. Jordan L>L>D>
Edgar Moore Green, A.M. M>D.
George T. Ettinger, P.H.D.
Alt. Birth: 27 Apr 1741. 11,12,158 Kleinenstadt, Hesse Cassel, Germany
Alt. Burial: Apr 1808. Friedensville Church cemetery, Friedensville, Upper Saucon Twp., Lehigh Co., PA
Alt. Death: 25 Apr 1808. 11,12,158 Friedensville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Fact 1: Apr 1761. 158 Came To this Country on ship Minerva
Fact 2: 1808. 158 Worked as an indentured servant for three years to pay passage
Fact 3: 27 One source (Ida Rau Arnold) gives year of death as 1803
Fact 4: 160 Came to America in 1768 with brother, Georg Adam Rau
Fact 5: 160 Real name was Johan Conrad Rau but went by the name of Conrad in America
Fact 6: 27 Probable birth date: 27 April 1741
Fact 7: 159 Possible birth date: 27 May 1742
Fact 8: 161 Ida Rau Arnold: Johan Conrad Rau was from Wurtenburg, Germany
Fact 9: 159 Probably born in Neubalach, Schwartzwald, Wurttemberg, Germany
Fact 10: 162 Possibly died (buried?) 9 May 1808 in Lower Saucon, Northampton County, PA
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Fact 11: 163 One source shows year of birth as 1760 in Pennsylvania
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Conrad married Margaret (Sheets) Weber 11,12,59 about 1781 in Upper Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania 11.,12 Margaret was born in 1765 in Pennsylvania,11,12,59,164 was baptized on 21 Mar 1997, and died on 6 Aug 1831 in Shoenersville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania11,12,59 at age 66. Other names for Margaret were Margaret Weaver,11,12 and164 Margareth (Sheets) Weaver Margaret Weber.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Maria Catherine Rau was born on 20 Feb 1783 in Upper Saucon Twp., Northampton Co., PA,103 was baptized on 23 Mar 1783 in St. Paul's Union Church, Upper Saucon, Northampton Co., PA,103 died on 2 Sep 1851 in Hanover Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania at age 68, and was buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Shoenersville, Hanover Twp., Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Another name for Maria was Catherine Rau Maria Catherine Rau.
ii. Maria Margaretha Rau was born on 7 Apr 1785 in Upper Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania and was baptized on 15 May 1785 in St. Paul's Union Church, Upper Saucon Twp., Northampton Co., PA.103 Another name for Maria was Margaret Rau Maria Margaret Rau.
iii. Johan Ehrhard Rau was born on 3 Sep 1787 in Upper Saucon Twp., Northampton Co., PA, was baptized on 30 Sep 1787 in St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp., Northampton, PA,103 and died on 6 Dec 1885 in Sparta, Livingston, New York at age 98. Another name for Johan was John Erhart Rau Erhard Rau, Johan Erhart Rau.
48 iv. Johan Conrad Rau (born on 17 Jul 1789 in Upper Saucon Twp, Northampton Co., PA - died on 5 Apr 1838 in Hanover Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania)
v. Christina Rau was born on 13 May 1792 in Upper Saucon Twp., Northampton Co., PA, was baptized on 8 Jul 1792 in St. Paul's Church, Upper Saucon Twp., Northampton, PA,103 died on 12 Aug 1860 in Allen Twp, Northampton, Pennsylvania at age 68, and was buried in Aug 1860 in Zion (Aka. Stone) Church Cemetery, Kreidersville, Allen Twp., North. Co., PA.
vi. Valentin Rau was born on 25 Mar 1796 in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania, was baptized on 15 May 1796 in Friedensville Union Church, Upper Saucon Twp., Northampton Co., PA,165 died on 9 Jan 1877 in Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania at age 80, and was buried in Jan 1877 in Salem Union Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton Co., PA. Another name for Valentin was Valentine Rau Valentin Rau, Velenden Rau.
97. Margaret (Sheets) Weber,11,12,59 daughter of Erhart Weber and Magdalena Hecht, was born in 1765 in Pennsylvania,11,12,59,164 was baptized on 21 Mar 1997, and died on 6 Aug 1831 in Shoenersville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania11,12,59 at age 66. Other names for Margaret were Margaret Weaver,11,12 and164 Margareth (Sheets) Weaver Margaret Weber.
General Notes:
[Source: Dale Berger, Rau_From_Dale_Berger.GED]
Death date due to the fact that through 6 May, 1827 Margareth RAU partook of communion in the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Shoenersville, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania.
Possible previous marriage to "Sheets"
Also known as Margareth Weaver, wife of Johan Conrad Rau
One source shows date of birth as 1765 in Franconia, Montgomery, PA
One date given for death (source unknown) was 6 Aug 1831
Fact 2: One source shows date of birth as 1765 in Franconia, Montgomery, PA
Fact 3: Possible previous marriage to "Sheets"
Fact 4: 162,164 Some sources give date of death as on or about 6 Aug 1831
Fact 5: 27 Ida Rau Arnold lists her as Mrs. Margaret Sheets (nee Weber), a widow.
Fact 6: 28,29 Possibly known as Margaretha
Fact 7: 162 Possibly born in 1765
Alt. Birth: Abt 17 Mar 1749. 158,164 <Niefern, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany
Alt. Birth: 1 Dec 1751. 11,12,158 Pennsylvania
Alt. Death: 25 Mar 1831. 11,12 Shoenersville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Alt. Death: Abt 6 Aug 1831. 164
Fact 1: 21 Mar 1997. Also known as Margareth Weaver, husband of Johan Conrad Rau
Margaret married Conrad Rau 11,12,59 about 1781 in Upper Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania 11.,12 Conrad was born on 27 May 1742 in Neubalach, Schwarzwald, Wurttemberg, Germany,11,12,59,158 was baptized in Apr 1761, died on 25 Apr 1808 in Lower Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania11,12,59 at age 65, and was buried in 1808 in Lower Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania.11,12 Other names for Conrad were Johan Conrad Rau,159 John Conrad Rau Conrad Rau and Conrath Rau.
Margaret next married Sheets before 1781.
General Notes: According to Ida Rau Arnold, Mr. Sheets was the first husband of Margaret Weber Sheets Rau. Apparently, Mr. Sheets had died by the time John Conrad Rau met her and later married her.
98. Johann Adam Luckenbach,59,109 son of John Lewis Luckenbach and Maria Magdalena Musselman, was born on 22 Nov 1761 in Upper Saucon Twp, Northampton Co., PA,59,166 died in 1842 in Bethlehem, PA59,108,109,167 at age 81, and was buried in 1842 in Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.59,167,168 Other names for Johann were Adam Luckenbach,169 J. Adam Luckenbach,170 John Adam Luckenbach,167,171,172,173 John Luchenbach Or Luckenback Adam Luckenback, and John Adam Luckenbaugh.108
General Notes:
[Source: AIS Pennsylvania Census Index]
Two men with the name "John Luckenback" were listed in the 1830 census index above as living in York County, Pennsylvania:
1830 - John Luckenback, York County, PA., Pg. 342, Codorus Township, ID# PA559216143
1830 - John Luckenback, York County, PA., Pg. 345, Manheim Township, ID # PA559216144
One "John Luckenbach" was listed in the 1830 census listed in the index above as living in York County, Pennsylvania:
1830 - John Luckenbach, York County, PA., Pg. 231, HeidelbergTownship, ID# PA559216142
A "John Luckenbach" was listed in the 1850 census index above as living in Northampton County, Pennsylvania:
1850 - John Luckenbach, Northampton County, PA, Easton Borough, ID # PAS6a1904680
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[Source: Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War of 1812, Roll of Pennsylvania Volunteers, Corporals:
John Luckenbach was listed on the rolls.
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[Source: The Collignon-Foley Family Tree, Karen Foley,
ID: I14596
Name: John Adam Luckenbach
Sex: M
Birth: 1761 in Upper Saucon Twp., Northampton, Pennsylvania
Death: 1842
Burial: 1842 Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA
Note:
"The Old Moravian Cemetery of Bethlehem, PA," 1742-1897, By Augustus Schultze, D. D.
Had 8 sons, 6 daughters, lived to see 89 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren.
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[JohannWeberDescendants.FTW, Marjorie Ann Taft (Annie Favor), 18 June 2001]
According to the History of the Goshenhoppen Charge, page 138, John Adam Luckenbach was a Reformed schoolmaster; first at Goshenhoppen, then at Muddy Creek, Lancaster County, later at Creutz Creek, York County. When he married Mary Magdalene Becker, he became a Moravian.
NOTE: The part of this reference to him as a schoolmaster at Goshenhoppen is probably an error. It was his grandfather who was the schoolmaster at Goshenhoppen. See "A history of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1741-1892 : with some account of its founders and their early activity in America", page 156, which says "The name of John Adam Luckenbach, school-master in Goshenhoppen, appears among the visitors [to Bethehem] on December 21 [1742]." This reference, obviously, could not have been to the Johann Adam Luckenbach (1761-1842) who married Mary Becker.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 9 February 2008
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[Source: 569441.GED]
Father born 1738, prob born in 1770's; he may have been a brother of John D. Luckenbach, who married Elizabeth Clewell (E Clewell was born in 1783, see Clewell/Luckenbach data base)
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[Source: Danielle Corteville, Luckenbach/Luckenbaugh Genealogy]
Generation No. 6
John Adam Luckenbach (Johannes Ludwig (Lewis), Johann Adam, Johann Gerradt, Sebastian, Jacob) was born November 22, 1761 in Upper Saucon Township, Northampton County, PA, and died 1842. He married Mary Magdalene Becker 1781. She was born 1761 in Lower Milford Township, Lehigh County, PA, and died 1837.
Children of John Luckenbach and Mary Becker are:
Joseph Luckenbach, born January 23, 1782 in Northampton County, PA; died 1860 in Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA.
John David Luckenbach, born January 25, 1783 in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, PA.
Maria Luckenbach, born June 06, 1784 in Northampton County, PA; died 1868. She married Christian F. Borhek; died 1828.
More About Maria Luckenbach:
Burial: Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA
Elizabeth Luckenbach, born October 07, 1785 in Northampton County, PA.
Anna Luckenbach, born June 09, 1787 in Northampton County, PA. She married Joseph Walter 1811; born 1789; died 1846.
John Luckenbach, born January 11, 1789 in Northampton County, PA.
Catherina Luckenbach, born September 22, 1790 in Northampton County, PA; died Aft. 1852. She married J. Conrad Rau Bef. 1816 in Shoenersville, Lehigh County, PA; born July 17, 1789 in Upper Saucon, Northampton County, PA; died April 05, 1838 in Hanover, Northampton County, PA.
More About Catherina Luckenbach:
Burial: March 1876, Salem Union Cemetery, Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
Abraham Luckenbach, born 1792 in Northampton County, PA.
Samuel Luckenbach, born March 24, 1794 in Northampton County, PA.
Salome Luckenbach, born November 23, 1795 in Northampton County, PA.
Daniel Luckenbach, born 1777 in Northampton County, PA; died 1821.
More About Daniel Luckenbach:
Burial: Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA
Occupation: Tinsmith
Louisa Luckenbach, born December 23, 1799 in Northampton County, PA.
Samuel Luckenbach, born November 01, 1801 in Northampton County, PA; died 1877 in Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA.
Christian Luckenbach, born Abt. 1803. He married Susan Heckwilder.
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[Source: Pennsylvania German Church Records II, Old Moravian Cemetery, Guide to Cemetery, Page 563]
JOHN ADAM LUCKENBACH, 1761-1842, born at Upper Saucon, baptized in 1780. In 1781 he married M.M. Becker who bore him 8 sons and 6 daughters. He lived to see 89 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. He was first farmer south of the Lehigh, then toll collector at the bridge.
Fact 1: 106 Annie Patterson: Catherine's parents were farmers
Fact 2: 106 Annie Patterson: Lived where Bethlehem Steel works are now (6 Nov 1937)
Fact 3: 106 Annie Patterson: Catherine was born in Bethlehem (on her parents' farm?)
Fact 4: 106 Annie Patterson: Two of Catherine's brothers built the Luckenback grist mill
Fact 5: 106 Annie Patterson: Catherine had six sisters and seven (or 2) brothers
Fact 6: 106 Annie Patterson: All Luckenbacks in Bethlehem belong to that family
Occupation: 59 First farmer south of the Lehigh, then toll collector at the bridge
Occupation: 167 Teacher
Alt. Birth: Abt 1770. 171,172,173
Johann married Maria Magdalena Becker 59,109 in 1781 59.,109 Maria was born on 18 Jul 1761 in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania,59,167,171 died on 21 Oct 183759,109 at age 76, and was buried in 1837 in God's Acre, Central Moravian Church, Bethlehem, PA.59,167,168 Other names for Maria were Maria Magdalena Becker, Mary Magdalene Becker 108. and167
Children from this marriage were:
i. Daniel Luckenbaugh was born in 1777 in Northampton, Pennsylvania,59 died in 182159,169 at age 44, and was buried in Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.59,169 The cause of his death was Found dead in bed one morning. Other names for Daniel were Daniel Luckenbach and169 Daniel Lukenbach.109
ii. Joseph Luckenbach was born on 23 Jan 1782 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania59 and died in 1860 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania59 at age 78. Other names for Joseph were Luckenback and Joseph Luckenbaugh.
iii. Ludwig D. Luckenbach was born in 1783,59 died in 1783 in Bethlehem, PA,59 and was buried in God's Acre, Central Moravian Church, Bethlehem, PA.59
iv. John David Luckenbach was born on 25 Jan 1783 in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania,59,174 died in 185059,174 at age 67, and was buried in 1850 in Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.174 Other names for John were Luckenback, John David Luckenbach, and John David Luckenbaugh.
v. Maria Luckenbach was born on 6 Jun 1784 in Northampton, Pennsylvania,59 died in 186859,175 at age 84, and was buried in 1868 in Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.59,175 Other names for Maria were Luckenback, Maria Borhek, Maria Luckenbach,175 Mary Luckenbach, and Maria Lukenbach.109
vi. Elizabeth Luckenbaugh was born on 7 Oct 1785 in Northampton, Pennsylvania,59,176 died in 1858176 at age 73, and was buried in 1858 in Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.176 Other names for Elizabeth were Luckenback, Elizabeth Clewell, and Elizabeth Luckenbach.176
vii. Samuel Luckenbach was born about 1787,109 died in 1796177 about age 9, and was buried in Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.177 Other names for Samuel were Samuel Luckenbaugh and Samuel Lukenbach.109
viii. Anna Luckenbaugh was born on 9 Jun 1787 in Northampton, Pennsylvania.59 Another name for Anna was Anna Luckenbach.178
ix. John Luckenbach was born on 11 Jan 1789 in Bethlehem, PA,59,170 died in 1810 in Bethlehem, PA59,170 at age 21, and was buried in Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.59,170 Other names for John were John Luckenbach,170 John Luckenbaugh, and John Lukenbach.109
49 x. Catharina Luckenbach (born on 22 Sep 1790 in Northampton Co., PA - died on 22 Mar 1876 in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania)
xi. Abraham Lukenbach was born in 1792 in Northampton, Pennsylvania59 and died WFT Est 1786-1875109 at age -6. Other names for Abraham were Abraham Luckenbach and104 Abraham Luckenbaugh.
xii. Anna Lukenbach was born about 1794109 and died WFT Est 1795-1888109 about age 1.
xiii. Samuel Luckenbach was born on 24 Mar 1794 in Northampton Co., PA,59 died in 1796 in Bethlehem, PA59 at age 2, and was buried in God's Acre, Central Moravian Church, Bethlehem, PA.59
xiv. Salome Luckenbaugh was born on 23 Nov 1795 in Northampton, Pennsylvania.59 Another name for Salome was Luckenbach.
xv. Elizabeth Lukenbach was born about 1796109 and died WFT Est 1797-1890109 about age 1.
xvi. Sarah Lukenbach was born about 1798109 and died WFT Est 1799-1892109 about age 1.
xvii. Louisa Luckenbach was born on 23 Dec 1799 in Northampton, Pennsylvania,59 died on 6 Apr 188159,109 at age 81, and was buried in Nisky Hills Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.59 Other names for Louisa were Luckenbach,172,179 Louisa Luckenbaugh,172, and179 Louisa Lukenbach.109
xviii. Samuel Luckenbach was born on 1 Nov 1801 in S. Bethlehem, PA,59 died in 1877 in Northampton Co., PA59 at age 76, and was buried in Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.180 Other names for Samuel were Samuel Luckenbaugh and Samuel Lukenbach.109
xix. Christian Luckenbaugh was born about 180359,109 and died WFT Est 1804-1893109 about age 1. Another name for Christian was Christian Lukenbach.109
99. Maria Magdalena Becker 59,109 was born on 18 Jul 1761 in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania,59,167,171 died on 21 Oct 183759,109 at age 76, and was buried in 1837 in God's Acre, Central Moravian Church, Bethlehem, PA.59,167,168 Other names for Maria were Maria Magdalena Becker, Mary Magdalene Becker 108. and167
General Notes:
[Source: Janice Gross, Hoffert-Gross.GED, 30 July 2007]
"She lived to see eight sons and six daughters, 89 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren." (Bethlehem Cemetery records)
Alt. Birth: 1761. 171 Lower Milford, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Maria married Johann Adam Luckenbach 59,109 in 1781 59.,109 Johann was born on 22 Nov 1761 in Upper Saucon Twp, Northampton Co., PA,59,166 died in 1842 in Bethlehem, PA59,108,109,167 at age 81, and was buried in 1842 in Old Moravian Cemetery, Bethehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.59,167,168 Other names for Johann were Adam Luckenbach,169 J. Adam Luckenbach,170 John Adam Luckenbach,167,171,172,173 John Luchenbach Or Luckenback Adam Luckenback, and John Adam Luckenbaugh.108
104. Jacob Scholl,181 son of Balthasar Scholl and Maria Elizabeth \\, was born between 1760 and 1772 in Probably In Milford Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania113 and died about Apr 1802.113 Another name for Jacob was Jacob Shull.
General Notes:
[Source: Scholl, Sholl, Shull Genealogy: The Colonial Branches by John William Scholl, 1930, page 644]
JACOB2 SCHOLL (Balthasar1), born, probably in Milford township, Northampton county, Pennsylvania, pretty certainly after 1760, and certainly before 1772, since he is named the eldest son: died about April, 1802, for the administrator of his estate was bonded May 10, 1802: married . Maria Magdalena Gross, daughter of Philip and Catherine ( ) Gross, born in Salisbury township, January 8, 1779: died June 3, 1874, buried in Union Cemetery, Allentown. Soon after the death of her first husband she married Henry Nunemacher, who appears as a joint petitioner in right of his wife in the settlement of her inheritance and in caring legally for her children.
Issue:
i David Scholl, b. October 5, 1800: m. Mary Scholl, his first cousin.
ii Jacob Scholl, b. December 18, 1801: m. Mary Ann (Griesemer) Mellow, a widow.
On June 7, 1802, Magdalena Scholl, widow and relict of Jacob Scholl, late of Salisbury, yeoman, deceased, petitioned the Orphans Court at Easton for the appointment of a guardian for her children, reciting that the said Jacob Scholl died leaving issue, two sons, Jacob and David, minors and under 14 years. Jacob Newhart of Northampton town (Allentown) was appointed. January 11, 1804, Newhart reports that he is no longer able to serve as guardian. February 13, 1804, a petition of Henry Nunemacher, Administrator in right of his wife Magdalena, late School, late of Salisbury, sets forth, that they have duly administered the estate of Jacob Scholl, and that an indebtedness of 52 pounds 8 shillings 11 pence remains against the estate, and prays for the appointment of auditors to determine whether a certain messuage and tract of land should not be sold to pay the above indebtedness and to bring up the minor children of the said Jacob deceased. This tract of 108 acres 150 perches was tract No. 1 of the old homestead. On January 19, 1805, the petition of Henry Nunemacher in behalf of David Shull and Jacob Shull, minor children of Jacob Shull, late of Salisbury, Yeoman, Deceased, sets forth that the said David and Jacob are minors under 14 years of age and have no guardian to take proper care of their persons and estates. The petition was held under advisement, and then on April 12, Adam Kline of Salisbury was appointed.
On April 11, 1805, the auditors report that a part of the real estate should be sold, and the sale was ordered. On August 17, 1805, George Ueberroth, Magdalena Nunemacher, and Henry Nunemacher pray the Court that a sale of a piece of real estate of Jacob Shull, late of Salisbury, yeoman, deceased, be confirmed, and the Court so ordered.
The foregoing legal items settle definitely the family of Jacob Scholl, son of Balthasar, as recorded on the chart.
Mrs. Gillette, a great granddaughter, relates that Magdalena Scholl, on marrying Nunemacher, gave over to him her share of the Scholl estate, that in the settlement later none of her Scholl children got any share, but the Nunemachers did inherit it; that this alienated the Scholl children's affections from her. Her Nunemacher children later refused to care for her in her blindness and old age and she ended her days in the Lehigh County Home. Previous to her removal there she lived for a time in the home of Henry A. Scholl, and a while with Sarah Hellman, and with others. She is said to have been a large, magnificently developed blonde, who never seemed to grow old, while her descendants are decidedly brunettes. Her home after her second marriage was at Hazelton, Pennsylvania.
Jacob married Maria Magdalena Gross.182 Maria was born on 8 Jan 1779 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,113 died on 3 Jun 1874 in Pennsylvania113 at age 95, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.113
Children from this marriage were:
52 i. David Scholl (born on 5 Oct 1800 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania - died on 12 May 1834 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania)
ii. Jacob Scholl was born on 18 Dec 1801 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania,183 died on 10 Apr 1867 near Allentown, Pennsylvania183 at age 65, and was buried in Union Cemetery, 10Th And Chew Sts., Allentown, Pennsylvania.183 Another name for Jacob was Jacob Shull.
105. Maria Magdalena Gross,182 daughter of Philip Gross and Catherine \\, was born on 8 Jan 1779 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,113 died on 3 Jun 1874 in Pennsylvania113 at age 95, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.113
Maria married Jacob Scholl.181 Jacob was born between 1760 and 1772 in Probably In Milford Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania113 and died about Apr 1802.113 Another name for Jacob was Jacob Shull.
Maria next married Henry Nunemacher after Apr 1802.113
106. David Scholl,182 son of Balthasar Scholl and Maria Elizabeth \\, was born on 8 Oct 1772 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania,182 died on 6 Feb 1843 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania at age 70, and was buried in Union And West End Cemetary, Allentown, Pennsylvania.184
General Notes:
[Source: Scholl, Sholl, Shull Genealogy: The Colonial Branches by John William Scholl, 1930, pages 644, 645]
DAVID2 SCHOLL (Balthasar1), born in Salisbury township, Northampton (now Lehigh) county, Pennsylvania, October 8, 1772 (one record says December): died in same township, February 6, 1843: married, Mary Margaret Diehl, daughter of Daniel and Rosina ( ) Diehl, born August 21, 1772: died April 25, 1857, buried both at Union and West End Cemetery, Allentown.
Issue:
i Maria Scholl, b. December 26, 1802: m. David Scholl, her first cousin (q.v.)
ii Nancy Scholl, b. : m. John Bickert.
iii Daniel Scholl, b. : m. Elizabeth Dorney.
iv Catherine Scholl, b. : m. John Hagenbuch: issue, William Hagenbuch.
v Caroline Scholl, b. August 7, 1809: m. David Mertz.
vi Susanna Scholl, b. October 27, 1810: m. Solomon Dorney.
vii Sarah Scholl, b. November 3, 1812: m. David Hartman.
David Scholl got the second part of his father's farm at the settlement. In January 1822, he bought another tract in Salisbury from Spangenberg, Boas and Krauss. He served as Executor of his father-in-law Daniel Diehl's estate, and of that of his nephew and son-in-law, David Scholl. On his own estate bond was entered February 25, 1843. On same day his widow renounced her right to administer, and also the son Daniel in these words: "Be it known, that I, Daniel Scholl, only son of David Scholl, do hereby renounce my right to administer, and desire the appointment of John Hagenbuch and Solomon Dorney, sons-in-law, and Michael Eberhart of Allentown." They were appointed. A distribution on March 15, 1852, shows the following heirs received $932.34 each: John Hagenbuch, David Mertz, John Bickert, Mary Scholl, Solomon Dorney, David Hartman, and Daniel Scholl. The estate of the widow Margaret was administered in 1857, bond being entered by son Daniel on May 21. Distribution was made to same heirs, giving baptismal names of the daughters.
Alt. Birth: Dec 1772. 113,182 Salisbury Township, Northampton (now Lehigh County), Pennsylvania
David married Mary Margaret Diehl.182 Mary was born on 21 Aug 1772,184 died on 25 Apr 1857184 at age 84, and was buried in Union And West End Cemetary, Allentown, Pennsylvania.184
Children from this marriage were:
i. Daniel Scholl was born about 1802 in Pennsylvania and died in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.185
53 ii. Mary Scholl (born on 26 Dec 1802 in Pennsylvania - died on 27 Jan 1874 in Pennsylvania)
iii. Sarah Scholl was born on 3 Nov 1812 in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,186 died on 31 Aug 1853 in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania at age 40, and was buried in Cemetery Adjoining The Church At Friedensville, Pennsylvania.186 Another name for Sarah was Hannah Scholl.187
iv. Nancy Scholl was born in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania,183 died in Hanover Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania,183 and was buried in Schoenersville Church, Schoenersville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.183
v. Catherine Scholl
vi. Caroline Scholl was born on 7 Aug 1809185 and died on 21 Nov 1894 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania185 at age 85.
vii. Susanna Scholl was born on October 27, 1810: in Salisbury Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania186 and died on 25 Nov 1890 in Cetronia, Lehigh, Pennsylvania186 at age 80.
107. Mary Margaret Diehl,182 daughter of Daniel Diehl and Rosina \\, was born on 21 Aug 1772,184 died on 25 Apr 1857184 at age 84, and was buried in Union And West End Cemetary, Allentown, Pennsylvania.184
Mary married David Scholl.182 David was born on 8 Oct 1772 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania,182 died on 6 Feb 1843 in Salisbury Township, Northampton (Now Lehigh), Pennsylvania at age 70, and was buried in Union And West End Cemetary, Allentown, Pennsylvania.184
112. Michael Melcher Jr.,68 son of Michael Melcher, was born between 1760 and 1775.188
General Notes:
[Source: 1830 PA Census]
A "Michael Melcher", with a number of children of various ages, was living in Tinicum, Bucks County, Pennsylvania during the 1830 census. Living with him was one male 5 - 10, one male 15 - 20 (Tobias?), one male 20 - 30 (Jacob?), and one male 50 - 60 (Michael himself). He also had one female 15 - 20, two females 20 - 30, and one female 40 - 50 (likely his wife).
An "Elizabeth Melcher" was living next door (probably a daughter). She had one male 20 - 30 living with her and herself, age 30 - 40.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 16 June 2006
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[Source: 1840 PA Census Index, page 153]
A Michael Melcher was living in "Tunicum Township" (Tinicum) during the 1840 PA Census
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[Source: 1840 PA Census, page 157]
A Micheal Melcher, Sr. was living in Nockamixon Township with one male age 20 - 30, one male age 70 - 80 (himself) and one female age 60 -70.
Fact 1: 43 Lived in Tinicum, Pennsylania
Fact 2: Could there have been a second son, John (Eloise Hedbor's ancestor)?
Census: 1790. 76
Census: 1820, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. A "Michael Melzer" was counted in the 1820 census. Neighbors included Philip Hartzel, Christopher Strouse, Jacob Shupe, Frederick and Jacob Wolfinger, etc. Michael Melzer also had two males ten years or younger living with him. One of them could have been Tobias Melchor, my ancestor.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 11 June 2006
Census: 1840. 189 A "Michael Melcher" was listed as living in "Tunicum Township" in the 1840 Census (page 157)
Michael married Mary \\. Mary was born between 1765 and 1780188 and died after 1860.44 Another name for Mary was Mary Walker.43
The child from this marriage was:
56 i. Jacob Melcher (born in 1797)
113. Mary \\ was born between 1765 and 1780188 and died after 1860.44 Another name for Mary was Mary Walker.43
General Notes:
[Source: Ed Lutton, Hand-written notes]
A Mary Walker, age 87, was living with Tobias Walker Melchior and family in the 1860 Pennsylvania census (see below for more information on what I believe is an erroneous conclusion by Mr. Lutton). It is possible this Mary was a family friend, perhaps his grandmother, or perhaps even his mother, Anna Maria. The dates I have for Anna Maria Strouse do not support this however.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 24 August 2004).
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[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 24 August 2004]
I, and others in my family, have always assumed (based on what, I am not sure) that Mary Walker was the wife of Michael Melcher, Jr. and the grandmother of Tobias Walker Melchior. Personally, I have never seen his name spelled out completely (e.g. with a middle name) so I am leery, to say the least, that his name was indeed Tobias Walker Melchor. It does not appear that Tobias perpetuated the "Walker" name in any of his children while he did with his wife's last name, Hoffman.
NOTE: The record below appears to indicate that "Walker" was not her last name and instead "Malker" was a probable transcription or spelling error for Melchor. There was no Mary Walker in this family to my knowledge.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 27 June 2004
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[Source: 1860 U.S. Census]
There was a Mary Malker, age 87 (the "8" is unclear on the census image and could be a "1" and likewise, the "M" could have been a "W") living with Tobias Malker and his family. I believe this is where the family belief in a "Mary Walker" originated. The census taker may very likely have misspelled Tobias's last name. Susanna, his first wife, was not listed and was probably dead at the time of the census.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 24 August 2004
Mary married Michael Melcher Jr..68 Michael was born between 1760 and 1775.188
114. Henry Strauss,41,118,119,120,190,191,192 son of Nicholas Strauss and Phillipina Christiana \\, was born about 1765 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania193,194 and died in 1834 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania1,193 about age 69. Other names for Henry were Henry Straus,118,119,191,195 Henrich Strauss,119,78,191 Henry Or Heinrich Strauss,193 Henry Strouse,43,44,78,193 Henry Strouse Sr. 193., and196
General Notes:
[Source: 1790 US Census, online image at www.ancestry.com]
Henry Strouse or Strause was living with one male under sixteen and two females at the 1790 census in Bucks County (township unknown). Next door to him was the house of John Pile (probably his father-in-law) who was living with another male over sixteen and two females. On the other side of Henry Strouse, two doors down, was the house of Henry Pile (possibly John Pile's father or maybe his brother) who was living with one female.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 18 November 2000
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[Source: Pennsylvania 1790 Federal Census]
HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790 PENNSYLVANIA
BUCKS COUNTY
Name of head of family: Strouse, Henry
Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1
Free white males under 16 years: 1
Free white females, including heads of families: 2
HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790 PENNSYLVANIA
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.
ALLEN TOWNSHIP.
Name of head of family: Strouse, Henry
Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1
Free white males under 16 years: 2
Free white females, including heads of families: 5
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[Source: 1790 PA Census Index, page 618]
There were a number of people with the name Strous or Strouse living in Northampton County, PA during the 1790 Census. Of particular interest are the names Henry Strous, Christopher Strous, and Jacob Strouse. It is probable this is an entirely different family or families but who knows? This compicates the search for the right family! -- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 12 December 2000
Name County Location Pg Year
Strous, Henry NORTHAMPTON CO.LEHIGH TWP 172 1790
Strous, Henry " MORE TWP 177 1790
Strouse, Christopher " LOWER SAUCON TWP 174 1790
Strouse, David " MACUNGE TWP 176 1790
Strouse, Henry " EASTON TOWN 171 1790
Strouse, Jacob " EASTON TOWN 171 1790
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Note by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 23 February 1999
Not sure of spelling - may have been Strauss, Strouse, Strouss, Strause, etc.
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Note by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 22 May 1999
I found this listing on www.ancestry.com, Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vol. 4 (this is probably NOT the Henry Strouse or Strauss of my family).
STRAUSS Henry, Zion's Stone Ch Cem, Kreidersville, Northampton Co PA 40
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[Source: Larry Hillpot, Hillpot Family Genealogy, www.larryhillpot.com, 2 August 2000]
Mr. Hillpot lists a number of people with the surname Strouse with many of its variant spellings. The surnames (disregarding the various spellings) and names of spouses are close enough to merit inclusion. There was at least one Nicholas Straus or Strouse who had sons Henry and John. If Mr. Hillpot's Nicholas is the same as the father of these two boys, then they (Henry and John) also had two sisters and three other brothers. It is also possible that there were two men named Nicholas Strouse who each happened to have sons named John and Henry
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 5 Aug 2000
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NOTE: The following source shows the parents of Henry Strauss as Leonard Strauss and Anna Phillippina but this is possibly incorrect. However, the information on the children of Henry Strauss and Maria Magdalena Pfeil appears to be correct.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 13 Aug 2000
[Source: Carrie E. Bodensteiner, Kichline - Eldred - Breidster - Bodensteiner - McPeak Ancestry]
ID: I11731
Name: Henry STRAUSS
Sex: M
Birth: ABT. 1760 in prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania 1
Death: in prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Father: Leonard STRAUSS b: ABT. 1730
Mother: Anna Phillippina .... b: ABT. 1730
Marriage 1 Maria Magdalena PFEIL b: in prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Children
Susanna STRAUSS b: 18 APR 1785 in Nockamixon, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Maria Sarah STRAUSS b: 25 MAR 1788 in Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Anna Maria STRAUSS b: 14 AUG 1791
Henry STRAUSS b: 10 JUN 1795
Nicholas STRAUSS b: 30 OCT 1796 in Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Michael STRAUSS b: 4 JAN 1800
Sources:
Title: Bs - Nockamixon Church records, St. Lukes, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Author: Church Records of Twenty-eight Churches in the Easton Public Library
Publication: 1979, Genealogical Society of Utah
Note: St. Luke's Union Church, Ferndale, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Reformed Church, Pennsylvania. Records begin 1766. Indexed in Humphrey [19] Evangelical Lutheran, [20]. Transcription by Charles R. Roberts, Allentown, PA, 1923.
Note: Very good
Repository:
Note: LDS
Call Number: #1029738 item 6 (box 930); LDS Film #0192632 items 2&3; H929.3/F11.7
Media: Microfilm
Page: p. 13
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NOTE: The following reference is possibly this Henry Strouse.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.
Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War of 1812
Roll of Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Privates.
Strouse, Henry.
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[Source: Larry Hillpot, 22 April 2001, http://www.larryhillpot.com]
HENRY STROUSE Born abt 1765 in Nockamixon Twp. Bucks County. Died 1834 in Nockamixon. He was a farmer. He married Maria Magdalena Pfeil aft 1782. She was the daughter of John Pfeil and Anna Lightcap. Maria was born abt. 1765 in Germany and died after 1834
Susanna Strouse b. April 18, 1785 d. bef. 1835
Maria Sarah Strouse married Michael Kunsman
John Strouse married Maria Magdalena Nicholas
Anna Maria Strouse b. August 14, 1791 d. bef. 1835
Jacob Strouse married Catharine Harwick
Henry Strouse married Susanna Myers
Nicholas Strouse married Mary Summer
Michael Strouse b. Jan. 4, 1800 d. bef. 1835
Margaret Strouse b. March 29, 1804 d. bef. 1835
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[Source: Bucks County Document #06778, copy provided to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 13 January 2005, by Edie Gale Hays. Comments in [brackets] below are by Mr. Hannam indicating words that were unclear to him. Transcripton is by Mr. Hannam, 16 January 2005]
To Andrew Keller, Register at Doylestown
I recommend my two sons - John and Jacob Strouse
to be the Administrators [unreadable superscript here] of my Lade Husband Henry Strouse Lade of Nockamixon deceased _ _ _ _ _
Witness my hand this 22 [or 21 or 26] day of November 1834
Witness present
[unreadable]
[Signed] Magdalene X her mark Strouse
filed November 24th 1834 [looks like 1824]
Alt. Death: 120,193 prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Comment 1: 76 Charles M. Melchior names him as "Henry Straus"
Comment 2: 197 Possibly a Revolutionary War soldier
Alt. Birth: Abt 1760. 193,120,198 prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Alt. Birth: Between 1760 and 1770. 188,199
Alt. Birth: Abt 1765. 198,200
Alt. Birth: 1765. 192 Pennsylvania
Alt. Death: After 3 Jun 1804. 193
Census: 1820. 201 Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Census: 1830. 202 Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Alt. Death: 1834. 200
Comment 3: 5 Aug 2000. 1 There may have been two sets of brothers, John and Henry Strouse, and it is possible that the other siblings listed here are not correct; for now, I am assuming that there was only one set of brothers, Henry and John, sons of Nicholas Strause
Henry married Maria Magdalena Pfeil 120,194 after 4 Aug 1782.119 Maria was born about 1765 in , Baden-Wόrttemberg, Germany200 and died after 1834.200 Other names for Maria were Maria Magdalene \\,118 Magdalen Pein, Mary Magdalen Pfeil,203 Mary Magdalena Pfeil,43,44 Maria Magdalena Pfeil or Pile,200 Mary Magdalen Pile 43,44., and195
Marriage Notes:
[Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1770-1820: Nockamixon Township]
Henrich Straus and Maria Magdalena Pfeil, both single, were sponsors at the 4 August 1782 baptism of Maria Magdalena Strauss, daughter of Johannes Strauss and Cath. Strauss. Obviously, then, they were married after that date. They were shown as married at the 29 May 1785 baptism of their daughter, Susanna Catharina Strauss so their marriage must have taken place between 5 August 1782 and 29 May 1785.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 26 June 2004
Children from this marriage were:
i. Susanna Catharina Strauss was born on 18 Apr 1785 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania,119,78,193 was baptized on 29 May 1785 in Nockamixon Reformed Congregation, Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania, and died before 1835.193 Other names for Susanna were Susanna Strauss,78,119 Susanna Catherine Strauss Or Strouse 78. and119
ii. Maria Sarah Straus was born on 25 Mar 1788 in Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania and was baptized on 1 Jun 1788 in Tohickon Lutheran Church, Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Another name for Maria was Sarah Strauss 204.,205
iii. John Strouse Or Strauss was born on 24 Sep 1789.1,122
57 iv. Anna Maria Strauss (born on 14 Aug 1791, baptized Tohickon Lutheran Church, Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania)
v. Henry Strauss was born on 10 Jun 1795,119,200,206 was baptized on 18 Oct 1795 in Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania,119,207 and died before 19 Aug 1836. Other names for Henry were Henry Straus,119,122,207 Henry Strouse 119,122. and207
vi. Nicholas Strauss was born on 26 Mar 1797119,208 and was baptized on 26 May 1797 in Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania.207,209,210
vii. Michael Strauss was born on 4 Jan 1800,119,193,211 was baptized on 6 Apr 1800 in Nockamixon Reformed Church, Nockamixon, , Bucks, Pennsylvania,78 and died before 1835.
viii. Margaret Strauss was born on 29 Mar 1804,1,193 was baptized on 3 Jun 1804 in St. Luke's Union Church, Ferndale, Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania,193 and died before 1835.
ix. Jacob Strouse
115. Maria Magdalena Pfeil,120,194 daughter of John Pile and Margaret Lightcap, was born about 1765 in , Baden-Wόrttemberg, Germany200 and died after 1834.200 Other names for Maria were Maria Magdalene \\,118 Magdalen Pein, Mary Magdalen Pfeil,203 Mary Magdalena Pfeil,43,44 Maria Magdalena Pfeil or Pile,200 Mary Magdalen Pile 43,44., and195
General Notes:
[Source: Hillpot Family Genealogy, Larry Hillpot, www.larryhillpot.com]
Buck's County Intellegencer Death's 1861 - 1885
Strauss, Mary Magdalena; in Haycock aged 70 years 4 months 12 days on December 6, 1867; Intell. December 24, 1867
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NOTE: I do not know for sure if this is Mary Magdalen Pfeil Strauss but I have included it here due to the name similarity. This particular Mary Magdalena would be too young to be the Maria Magdalena Strause of my ancestry. -- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 12 August 2000
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[Source: Tom Myers, email provided to Charles Ivey who in turn provided it to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 7 August 2000]
Mr. Myers shows the parents of Maria Magdalena Pfeil or Pile as Henry Pfeil and Anna Catharine _____.
[Mr. Myers's information conflicts with the information I have showing her as the daughter of John Pfeil, son of Henry Pfeil.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
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[Source: Kichline - Eldred - Breidster - Bodensteiner - McPeak Ancestry, Carrie E. Bodensteiner <bodenst@kichline.com>]
ID: I11708
Name: Maria Magdalena PFEIL
Sex: F
ALIA: Maria Magdalena /PEIN/
Birth: in prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania 1
Death: UNKNOWN in prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Marriage 1 Henry STRAUSS b: ABT. 1760 in prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Children
Susanna STRAUSS b: 18 APR 1785 in Nockamixon, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Maria Sarah STRAUSS b: 25 MAR 1788 in Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Anna Maria STRAUSS b: 14 AUG 1791
Henry STRAUSS b: 10 JUN 1795
Nicholas STRAUSS b: 30 OCT 1796 in Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Michael STRAUSS b: 4 JAN 1800
Sources:
Title: Bs - Nockamixon Church records, St. Lukes, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Author: Church Records of Twenty-eight Churches in the Easton Public Library
Publication: 1979, Genealogical Society of Utah
Note: St. Luke's Union Church, Ferndale, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Reformed Church, Pennsylvania. Records begin 1766. Indexed in Humphrey [19] Evangelical Lutheran, [20]. Transcription by Charles R. Roberts, Allentown, PA, 1923.
Note: Very good
Repository:
Note: LDS
Call Number: #1029738 item 6 (box 930); LDS Film #0192632 items 2&3; H929.3/F11.7
Media: Microfilm
Page: p. 13
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[Source: Larry Hillpot, Strouse section of his webpage, http://www.larryhillpot.com, 22 April 2001]
Mr. Hillpot says Maria Magdalena Pfeil was the son of John Pfeil and Anna Lightcap.
Alt. Birth: Abt 1765. 198,212 Germany
Alt. Birth: 198,120,200 prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Alt. Death: After 3 Jun 1804. 193,200
Alt. Death: 120,200 prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Comment 1: 76 Charles M. Melchior names her as "Mary Magdalene Pfeil"
Maria married Henry Strauss 41,118,119,120,190,191,192 after 4 Aug 1782.119 Henry was born about 1765 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania193,194 and died in 1834 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania1,193 about age 69. Other names for Henry were Henry Straus,118,119,191,195 Henrich Strauss,119,78,191 Henry Or Heinrich Strauss,193 Henry Strouse,43,44,78,193 Henry Strouse Sr. 193., and196
116. John Conrad Hoffmann,68,213 son of Johann Martin Hoffman and Maria Magdalena Hanff, was born on 24 Aug 1751 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania,214,215 was baptized on 10 Nov 1751 in Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania,216 and died in Jan 1832 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania77 at age 80. Other names for John were Conrad Hoffman,43,77,217,218 Johan Conrad Hoffman,43,77,215,217 Conrad Hoffmann, Conrad Hofmann 43,77., and217
General Notes:
[Source: 1800 PA Census Index]
Conrad Hoffman, ? Hoffman, John Hoffman, and William Hoffman were listed on page 263 of the 1800 PA Census Index as living in Bucks County. I do not know if this is the Conrad Hoffman we are searching for.
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[Source: 1820 PA Census Index]
Conrad Hoffman, Martin Hoffman, and Philip Hoffman were listed in the 1820 PA Census Index (Page 034) as living in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, PA. Again, I do not know if this is the correct family or not. A John Hoffman, possibly the John Hoffman listed above in the 1800 Census, was listed on page 035 also living in Nockamixon Township. Hoffman appears to have been a common name in the Nockamixon area in 1820 because other listings in the 1820 Census include:
Anthony Hoffman, page 031
Frederick Hoffman, page 031
John Hoffman, page 044 (Durham Township)
Mary Hoffman, page 065 (Rockhill Township)
William Hoffman, Sr., page 032
William Hoffman, Jr., page 032
Any of these Hoffmans could have been relatives of Conrad and Philip but I do not know. I have listed them here just in case future research reveals more on the family.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 4 December 1999
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[Source: Records of Trinity Union Reformed Church, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1760-1800]
A Conrad Hoffman and Magdalena Hoffman were sponsors at the 30 March 1783 baptism of Magdalena Jung, daughter of John and Anna Maria Jung. Could this Anna Maria Jung have been Johan Conrad Hoffman's sister, Anna Maria?
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 25 June 2001
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[Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-98: Keller's Lutheran Church Records]
Name: Hoffmann, John Conrad
Description: Born
Event: Birth
Church: Records of Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1798
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Name: Hoffmann, John Conrad
Description: Baptized
Event: Baptism
Date: 10 November 1751
Church: Records of Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1798
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Name: Hoffmann, Martinus
Description: Father
Event: Baptism
Church: Records of Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1798
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Name: Hoffmann, Maria Magdalene
Description: Mother
Event: Baptism
Church: Records of Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1798
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Name: Eckard, Conrad
Description: Sponsor
Event: Baptism
Church: Records of Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1798
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Name: Eckard, Anna Maria
Description: Sponsor
Event: Baptism
Church: Records of Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1798
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NOTE: The following information appears to be about this same gentleman, John Conrad Hoffman. However, the wife is named as Elizabeth here. The names of the chidlren do seem to match up so this will require further research and attempts to contact Ms. Brotzman.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 14 January 2009
[Source: The Descendants of Conrad Hoffmann, Carol Hoose Brotzman, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pasulliv/sullivancountyfolk/scf1/hoffman/Hoffmann.htm]
Generation No. 1
1. Conrad Hoffman was born in Bavaria, and died in Bucks County, PA. He married Elizabeth _________. She was born in Bavaria, and died in Bucks County, PA.
The children of Conrad Hoffman and Elizabeth _________ were:
+ 2 i. Philip Hoffman, died in Yalock Township, Bucks County, PA.
+ 3 ii. John Hoffman, born May 01, 1789 in Bucks County, PA; died April 11, 1876 in Bucks County, age 86 years, 11 months, 10 days. He was crossing the railroad tracks with his buggy when killed.
+ 4 iii. Christian Hoffman, died in Bucks County, PA.
5 iv. Elizabeth Hoffman, died in Bucks County, PA. She married John Cool who died in Bucks County, PA.
6 v. Abram Hoffman, born September 04, 1806; died July 24, 1884 at 77 years, 10 months, and 2 days. He married Mary Rhoderick.
More About Abram Hoffman:
Burial: Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Cemetery
Generation No. 2
2. Philip Hoffman (Conrad) died in Yalock Township, Bucks County, PA. He married an unknown woman.
The children of Philip Hoffman and his wife were:
7 i. Child Hoffman.
8 ii. Child Hoffman.
9 iii. Child Hoffman.
3. John Hoffman (Conrad) married Mary Keiser. She was born July 14, 1793, and died June 09, 1871 at 77 years, 10 months, 27 days.
Notes for John Hoffman:
In 1823, John moved to Middle Smithfield, now Monroe County, PA. He cleared the land and made it a farm, and a home for his family. There could have been as many as eleven children. John's life was cut short on April 11, 1876 when he was struck by a train crossing the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad tracks with his carriage. In 1850, the value of his property was $300.00. The Hoffman property was very close to the property of Jacob and Sarah Stroud, thus making it very possible that Sarah Stroud, wife of John Hoffman, was their child. Many of the Hoffman family did move to the Bradford County, PA area. That might be the reason why John Hoffman's death notice appeared in the Bradford County Argus for May 4, 1876.
More About John Hoffman:
Burial: Saint Pauls Evangical Lutheran Church in Middle Smithfield, Monroe County, PA
More About Mary Keiser:
Burial: Saint Pauls Evangical Lutheran Church in Middle Smithfield, Monroe County, PA
The children of John Hoffman and Mary Keiser were:
10 i. Samuel Hoffman, born September 02, 1815 in Bucks County, PA; died April 18, 1863. He married Susan Dietrick; born in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, PA.
More About Samuel Hoffman:
Burial: Craigs Meadow Cemetery
More About Susan Dietrick:
Burial: Craigs Meadow Cemetery
+ 11 ii. Philip Hoffman, born September 23, 1817 in Bucks County, PA; died October 28, 1888.
+ 12 iii. Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, born May 27, 1819; died May 21, 1904 in Terry Township, Bradford County, at the home of her niece, Mrs Frank Horton.
13 iv. John Hoffman, born November 15, 1825; died October 06, 1908. He married Elizabeth Dietrick, born August 13, 1829 in Bucks County, PA; died October 06, 1900 in New Era, Bradford County, of Brights Disease.
More About John Hoffman:
Burial: the New Era Cemetery, A CIVIL WAR VETERAN WOUNDED IN BOTH HIS LEGS. SERVED IN CO K, PA VOLUNTEERS
More About Elizabeth Dietrick:
Burial: the New Era Cemetery
14 v. Levi Hoffman, born November 21, 1828 in Bucks County, PA; died February 23, 1904. He married Anna Brown, born February 26, 1829; died September 29, 1912.
More About Levi Hoffman:
Burial: Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Cemetery (Coolbaughs cemetery), Monroe County, PA
More About Anna Brown:
Burial: Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Cemetery (Coolbaughs cemetery), Monroe County, PA
15 vi. Joseph Hoffman, born about 1833.
16 vii. Susan K. Hoffman, born May 08, 1835, died October 03, 1915. She married Emmanuel G. Mosier, born 1833, died 1919.
More About Susan K Hoffman:
Burial: Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Cemetery (Coolbaughs cemetery)
More About Emmanuel G Mosier:
Burial: Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Cemetery (Coolbaughs cemetery)
17 viii. Frederick Hoffman.
18 ix. Maria Hoffman. She married Abraham Halterman.
19 x. Polly Hoffman. She married John Frutchney.
+ 20 xi. Elizabeth Huffman, born April 22, 1830; died August 28, 1908.
4. Christian Hoffman (Conrad) died in Bucks County, PA. He was married to an unknown woman who died in Bucks County, PA.
The children of Christian Hoffman and his wife were:
21 i. Child Hoffman.
22 ii. Child Hoffman.
23 iii. Child Hoffman.
24 iv. Child Hoffman.
Generation No. 3
11. Philip Hoffman (John, Conrad) was born September 23, 1817 in Bucks County, PA, and died October 28, 1888. He married (1) Margretta Hinderer. She was born June 01, 1829, and died June 18, 1861. He then married (2) Nancy _________. She died August 11, 1872 at 31 years.
More About Philip Hoffman:
Burial: the Terrytown Cemetery
More About Margretta Hinderer:
Burial: the Terrytown Cemetery
The children of Philip Hoffman and Margretta Hinderer were:
25 i. John Henry Huffman, born January 28, 1848; died March 28, 1848.
More About John Henry Huffman:
Burial: the Terrytown Cemetery
26 ii. John Henry Huffman, born 1849.
27 iii. Frank D. J. Huffman, born September 03, 1851; died February 21, 1853.
More About Frank D. J. Huffman:
Burial: the Terrytown Cemetery
12. Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman (John, Conrad) married Jacob Stroud in 1839, son of John Stroud and Margaret Walter. He was born August 02, 1816 in Bushkill, Monroe County, PA, probably, and died February 21, 1890.
More About Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman:
Burial: the Terrytown Cemetery, Terrytown, Bradford County, PA
More About Jacob Stroud:
Burial: the Terrytown Cemetery, Terrytown, Bradford County, PA
More About Jacob Stroud and Sarah Hoffman:
The children of Sarah Hoffman and Jacob Stroud were:
28 i. Mary Stroud, born 1843; died March 06, 1926. She married Russell Carrington; born 1841; died October 31, 1903.
More About Mary Stroud:
Burial: the Terrytown Cemetery, Terrytown Bradford County, PA
More About Russell Carrington:
Burial: the Terrytown Cemetery, HE WAS WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG.
29 ii. James Stroud, born between 1843 - 1847; died May 12, 1864 in the Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse, Virginia.
More About James Stroud:
Burial: Wilderness Burial Ground, GAR VETERAN
30 iii. Wilson F. Stroud, born 1847; died after 1925, resided in Terrytown, PA. He married Alice Scouten.
+ 31 iv. Jacob Walter Stroud, born January 19, 1851 in Terrytown, PA; died October 27, 1941 in Athens, PA, at the home of his daughter Daisy Salsman.
32 v. George H. Stroud, born 1854; died March 25, 1916 in Athens, PA. He married Emma Lewis, December 24, 1879 in the home of Charles Scouten; she was born in Mountain Lake, Bradford County, PA.
More About George H Stroud:
Burial: the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA
33 vi. Charles Stroud, born September 12, 1856; died May 20, 1857 at 8 months of age.
More About Charles Stroud:
Burial: In a cemetery near his parents' home in Terrytown, PA
20. Elizabeth Huffman (John Hoffman, Conrad) married (1) Mr. Singer. She married (2) Peter Possinger. He was born September 11, 1832, and died December 14, 1871. Notice that she spelled her last name differently. This spelling change from "Hoffman" to "Huffman" was particularly prevalent in those family branches that married into the Huffmaster family, according to Carol Brotzman, one of our contributors. There is additional information about the Huffmaster family at The Descendants of Frederick Huffmater and Sally Ann Thrasher by Tina Pastusic.
More About Elizabeth Huffman:
Burial: the Lacey Street Cemetery, Laceyville, PA
More About Peter Possinger:
Burial: the Lacey Street Cemetery, Laceyville, PA
The children of Elizabeth Huffman and Mr Singer were:
34 i. Emma Singer, born 1850; died June 29, 1940 in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She married John Marbaker; born about 1848 in PA; headstone has 1842-1922; died November 07, 1922.
More About Emma Singer:
Burial: the Beaver Meadows Cemetery
More About John Marbaker:
Burial: the Beaver Meadows Cemetery
35 ii. William Singer.
The children of Elizabeth Huffman and Peter Possinger were:
+ 36 i. Alfred Possinger, born July 17, 1864; died in Spencer, NY.
+ 37 ii. Franklin L. Possinger, born July 19, 1870 in Tannersville, Monroe County, PA; died October 24, 1956 in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.
Generation No. 4
31. Jacob Walter Stroud (Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married (1) Caroline (Carrie) E. Hunsinger, March 17, 1872, daughter of Paulus/Paul Hunsinger and Lydia Dresher/Drescher. Carrie was born March 13, 1850 in Wilmot Township, Bradford County, and died December 13, 1905. Jacob later married (2) Estella M. Eaton after 1906.
More About Jacob Walter Stroud:
Burial: Overfield Cemetery, Meshoppen, PA
More About Caroline (Carrie) E. Hunsinger:
Burial: Overfield Cemetery, Meshoppen, PA
The children of Jacob Stroud and Caroline Hunsinger were:
38 i. Lela M. Stroud, born November 1874. She married James Herman VanLoon.
39 ii. Myrtle Stroud, born March 1876. She married Ward Cline.
+ 40 iii. Daisy Stroud, born April 11, 1877 in Lopez, PA; died July 27, 1953.
41 iv. J. Walter Stroud, born June 30, 1878; died July 16, 1891.
More About J. Walter Stroud:
Burial: Overfield Cemetery, Meshoppen, PA
42 v. Gertrude R. Stroud, born November 1880; died 1901.
More About Gertrude R. Stroud:
Burial: Overfield Cemetery, Meshoppen, PA
43 vi. Clarence P. Stroud, born March 1882; died 1944. He married Fleda Dawson; born 1882; died 1966.
More About Clarence P. Stroud:
Burial: Overfield Cemetery, Meshoppen, PA
More About Fleda Dawson:
Burial: Overfield Cemetery, Meshoppen, PA
+ 44 vii. John Clayton Stroud, born May 14, 1884 in Dushore, PA; died October 19, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio.
45 viii. James G. Stroud, born January 1889; died 1919.
46 ix. Florence Ruth Stroud, born January 1893.
47 x. Ruth L. Stroud, born June 1895.
36. Alfred Possinger (Elizabeth Huffman, John Hoffman, Conrad) married Hallie L. James. June 30, 1894 in West Auburn, PA, double wedding with his brother Frank Possinger. Hallie was the daughter of Theodore James and Harriet N. _________. She was born November 1867 in West Auburn, PA. Further information on the James family can be obtained directly from our contributor, Carol Brotzman.
Notes for Alfred Possinger:
The Possinger family information was found in the diaries of Leo and Sarah "Ella" Crawford Bolles of West Auburn, Susquehanna County, PA. Leo was a great historian of the Laceyville area. Leo was first married to Ella's sister Bertha Crawford, then married Ella on December 17, 1936 in Johnson City, Broome County, NY; the Reverend Fred C. Lott presiding. They lived on the Lone Pine Farm, West Auburn, Susquehanna County, PA. Bertha and Ella were daughters of Gershom Bunnell and Sarah Ellen (Green) Crawford. Gershom in turn was the son of Benjamin and Catherine (Bunnell) Crawford. Finally, Benjamin was the son of Benjamin Noah and Olive (Carpenter) Crawford. In fact, this branch of the Crawford family is related by blood to the Crawfords that married the Thrasher, Sayman and Hunsinger families in Sullivan County, PA, described elsewhere on this site under Faces and Families of Sullivan County (Group One).
Let's get back to the genealogy! The children of Alfred Possinger and Hallie James were:
48 i. Ruth Possinger, born August 1896.
49 ii. Clifton Possinger, born November 1898.
50 iii. Child Possinger, born May 1900.
37. Franklin L. Possinger (Elizabeth Huffman, John Hoffman, Conrad) married Ida J. Sterling June 30, 1894 in West Auburn, double wedding with his brother Alfred. Ida was the daughter of Ira Sterling and Mary Whitaker. She was born July 20, 1869 in Retta, Susquehanna County, PA, and died December 23, 1960. Here she is pictured as a young woman of 20 years old in a photo taken at the Cobb Studio on Court Street in Binghamton, NY.
Notes for Franklin L. Possinger:
The Possinger family operated a small family store in West Auburn, PA for many years.
More About Franklin L. Possinger:
Burial: the Lacey Street Cemetery, Laceyville, PA
More About Ida J. Sterling:
Burial: the Lacey Street Cemetery, Laceyville, PA
The children of Franklin Possinger and Ida Sterling were:
51 i. Ralph Possinger, born December 29, 1896 in West Auburn, PA; died April 1978 in San Bernardino, California (dates from Social Security records).
52 ii. Edith Possinger, born March 31, 1898; died in Detroit, Michigan. She married Mr. Hawkins.
53 iii. Esmond Possinger, died in Saddle River, New Jersey.
54 iv. Eldred Possinger, born September 01, 1900; died July 13, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. He married Edna Schultz in Detroit, Michigan; she was born in Detroit, Michigan; died after. 1952.
The following two pictures illustrate the 1912 West Auburn School "Yearbook", its student members, and teacher. You will notice several of the Possinger children in attendance. Also, note that Sarah Ella Crawford is their teacher. The school was in West Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, PA.
The Bolles and Possingers prayed at the West Auburn Church, where they were both members and officers. A picture of their community church is provided at the end of this page.
Generation No. 5
40. Daisy Stroud (Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Warren W. Salsman, son of Walter Salsman and Ester Ford. He was born October 05, 1874 in Laceyville, PA, and died June 21, 1948 in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.
More About Daisy Stroud:
Burial: the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA
Notes for Warren W Salsman:
Information on this family has been updated from the Salsman Genealogy compiled by cousin Carl Salsman, Lacey Street, Laceyville, PA.
More About Warren W Salsman:
Burial: the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA
The children of Daisy Stroud and Warren Salsman were:
+ 55 i. Maxine Winifred Salsman, born April 29, 1900; died January 05, 1987.
+ 56 ii. Lela Marie Salsman, born December 17, 1902; died December 25, 1977.
57 iii. Linda Salsman, born February 10, 1904; died March 23, 1970. She married Robert Gregory; born March 25, 1903; died February 06, 1986.
More About Linda Salsman:
Burial: the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA
More About Robert Gregory:
Burial: the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA
+ 58 iv. Carroll Salsman, born May 18, 1905 in Athens, PA; died June 26, 1967.
59 v. R. Lowell Salsman, born July 18, 1913; died June 16, 1967. He married Edna Munn; born June 30, 1903; died May 06, 1989.
44. John Clayton Stroud (Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married May Lacey Jayne, July 16, 1911 in Laceyville, PA, daughter of Edward Jayne and Lillie Johnson. She was born September 14, 1888 in Laceyville, PA, and died May 24, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio.
More About John Clayton Stroud:
Burial: Acacia Memorial Park, Cleveland Ohio
More About May Lacey Jayne:
Burial: Acacia Memorial Park, Cleveland Ohio
The children of John Stroud and May Jayne were:
+ 60 i. Samuel Jayne Stroud, born April 24, 1912 in Laceyville, PA; died May 09, 1986 in Akron, Ohio.
+ 61 ii. Donald Clayton Stroud, born June 09, 1913 in Laceyville, PA; died April 23, 1976 in Wheeling, West Virginia; he lived in Erie, PA.
+ 62 iii. Walter John Stroud, born July 26, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Generation No. 6
55. Maxine Winifred Salsman (Daisy Stroud, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Paul Reeser. He was born April 12, 1901, and died October 31, 1957.
More About Maxine Winifred Salsman:
Burial: the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA
More About Paul Reeser:
Burial: the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA
The children of Maxine Salsman and Paul Reeser were:
+ 63 i. Warren Reeser, born August 02, 1923; died March 04, 1986.
+ 64 ii. Shirley Reeser, born February 18, 1926.
+ 65 iii. Janice Reeser, born January 02, 1930.
56. Lela Marie Salsman (Daisy Stroud, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married (1) Elmer Burdett. He was born March 31, 1898, and died July 29, 1969. Then she married (2) Frank Ellis.
The children of Lela Salsman and Elmer Burdett were:
66 i. Jeanne Burdett, born August 02, 1923. She married Mr Place.
67 ii. Lewis Burdett, born July 13, 19__.
68 iii. Audreille Burdett, born January 11, 1934. She married Mr Yeager.
58. Carroll Salsman (Daisy Stroud, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) was born May 18, 1905 in Athens, PA, and died June 26, 1967. He married (1) Nina Earle in Sayre, PA, Justice of the Peace George D. Bonfrey presiding: she was the daughter of Elmer Earle and Mary _________. She was born about 1909 in Colley, PA. Carroll later married (2) Nina Northrup. She was born May 27, 1906, and died August 26, 1979.
Notes for Carroll Salsman:
Carol Brotzman has a copy of the marriage license.
More About Carroll Salsman:
Burial: the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA
More About Nina Northrup:
Burial: the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA
The child of Carroll Salsman and Nina Earle is:
69 i. Joan Elizabeth Salsman, born March 03, 1928 in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.
60. Samuel Jayne Stroud (John Clayton, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Emily T. Sypen, September 18, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of George Sypen and Mary.
More About Samuel Stroud and Emily Sypen:
Marriage: September 18, 1937, Cleveland, Ohio
The children of Samuel Stroud and Emily Sypen were:
+ 70 i. Donald David Stroud, born May 24, 1941 in Akron, Ohio.
71 ii. Linda Ann Stroud, born November 23, 1950.
61. Donald Clayton Stroud (John Clayton, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married (1) Edithe M. Powell, daughter of Edward Powell and Edythe Keyes. He latermarried (2) Kathleen G. Ziesenheim.
The child of Donald Stroud and Edithe Powell is:
+ 72 i. Charlene Donna Stroud, born July 22, 1942.
62. Walter John Stroud (John Clayton, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Doris Wim Burnett. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
The children of Walter Stroud and Doris Burnett are:
+ 73 i. Karen Lynn Stroud, born November 05, 1942 in Rochester, New York; died October 06, 1993 in Saint Johns, Michigan.
+ 74 ii. Kathleen Stroud, born April 23, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan.
+ 75 iii. Kris Clayton Stroud, born February 01, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio.
Generation No. 7
63. Warren Reeser (Maxine Winifred Salsman, Daisy Stroud, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Frances ___________. She was born February 10, 1924.
The children of Warren Reeser and Frances were:
76 i. Linda Reeser, born March 01, 1948. She married Mr Keias.
77 ii. Mark Reeser, born April 12, 1957.
78 iii. James Reeser, born December 11, 1956.
79 iv. Mary Alice Reeser, born September 29, 1960.
64. Shirley Reeser (Maxine Winifred Salsman, Daisy Stroud, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married John Ellery Beach. He was born July 28, 1921, and died November 01, 1997.
More About John Ellery Beach:
Burial: the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, PA
The children of Shirley Reeser and John Beach were:
+ 80 i. Raymond Beach, born March 16, 1947; died August 12, 1991.
81 ii. Paul Beach, born February 12, 1949. He married Diane Owens.
82 iii. Lyndon Beach, born September 09, 1952.
65. Janice Reeser (Maxine Winifred Salsman, Daisy Stroud, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Roland Cutler. He was born April 13, 1924, and died August 12, 1973.
More About Roland Cutler:
Burial: the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA
The children of Janice Reeser and Roland Cutler were:
83 i. Bruce Cutler, born April 13, 1949.
84 ii. Gail Cutler, born May 28, 1950.
70. Donald David Stroud (Samuel Jayne, John Clayton, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Linda Rae Starbach in 1963, daughter of Howard Starbach and Lilyan Stepanovich.
The children of Donald Stroud and Linda Starbach are:
+ 85 i. Jennifer Ann Stroud, born January 28, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio.
+ 86 ii. Barbara Jean Stroud, born February 05 in Cleveland, Ohio.
87 iii. Douglas Stroud, born April 28, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio.
72. Charlene Donna Stroud (Donald Clayton, John Clayton, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married (1) Gordon Schmidt in PA, they divorced; he was the son of Russell Schmidt and Geraldine Raugh. He was born December 28, 1941. She then married (2) Joseph Salvia in PA, they divorced.
The children of Charlene Stroud and Gordon Schmidt are:
88 i. Kimberly L. Schmidt, born September, 1963 in State College, PA.
89 ii. Heidi Schmidt, born May 05, 1966 in Ridley, Park, PA.
90 iii. Amy M. Schmidt, born 1970 in Erie, PA.
73. Karen Lynn Stroud (Walter John, John Clayton, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Paul Edward McNamara, December 03, 1966 in Toledo, Ohio, son of John McNamara and Rose Sheehy. He was born May 20, 1938 in Davenport, Iowa.
The children of Karen Stroud and Paul McNamara are:
91 i. Peter John McNamara, born June 23, 1969 in Fairfield, Iowa.
92 ii. Patrick Clayton McNamara, born July 04, 1971 in Flint, Michigan.
93 iii. Kyle Jude McNamara, born June 05, 1976 in Saint Johns, Michigan.
94 iv. Kellee Marie McNamara, born May 30, 1979 in Saint Johns, Michigan.
74. Kathleen Stroud (Walter John, John Clayton, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Dion F. Kendrick, October 08, 1971 in Toledo, Ohio, son of Frederick Kendrick and Merrie DeFlot. He was born March 08, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio.
The children of Kathleen Stroud and Dion Kendrick are:
95 i. Corey Michael Kendrick, born November 06, 1979 in Monroe, Michigan.
96 ii. Colin Patrick Kendrick, born June 10, 1978 in Park Ridge, Illinois.
97 iii. Colleen Marie Kendrick, born November 27, 1979 in Park Ridge, Illinois.
98 iv. Conor Matthew Kendrick, born September 16, 1987 in Park Ridge, Illinois.
75. Kris Clayton Stroud (Walter John, John Clayton, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Debra Ann Slomkowski April 27, 1985, daughter of Ron Slomkowski and Diane. She was born November 12, 1961.
The children of Kris Stroud and Debra Slomkowski are:
99 i. Jonathan Stroud, born September 30, 1987 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
100 ii. Stephanie Stroud, born May 04, 1993 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Generation No. 8
80. Raymond Beach (Shirley Reeser, Maxine Winifred Salsman, Daisy Stroud, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) was born March 16, 1947, and died August 12, 1991. He married Regina Huffman.
More About Raymond Beach:
Burial: the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, PA
Children of Raymond Beach and Regina Huffman are:
101 i. Rowena Beach, Adopted child. She married Mr Vanderpool.
102 ii. William Beach, Adopted child. He married Irmgard __________.
103 iii. Lawrence Beach, Adopted child.
85. Jennifer Ann Stroud (Donald David, Samuel Jayne, John Clayton, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married (1) Scott Snyder. She then married (2) John J. Klump, September 17, 1993, son of George Klump and Magdalena Gass. He was born June 04, 1964 in Fairview Park, Ohio.
The children of Jennifer Stroud and John Klump are:
104 i. Amelia Lane Klump, born March 29, 1994.
105 ii. Isabelle Rachel Klump, born April 17, 1996.
86. Barbara Jean Stroud (Donald David, Samuel Jayne, John Clayton, Jacob Walter, Sarah (Sallie) Hoffman, John, Conrad) married Alan Joseph Meyer, November 20, 1992.
The child of Barbara Stroud and Alan Meyer is:
106 i. Samuel Alan Meyer, born October 08, 1996.
Baptism: 10 Nov 1751. 216 Sponsors: Conrad and Anna Maria Eckard
Alt. Birth: Abt 1758. 77,214
Census: 1820. 219,220 A Conrad Hoffman, Martin Hoffman, and Philip Hoffman were listed as living in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, PA on page 34 of the 1820 PA Census - possibly in the same household
John married Magdalena Trauger 1,43 before 4 Nov 1770.78 Magdalena was born between 1750 and 17601 and died after 23 Oct 1813 in She Was A Communicant On This Date.78 Other names for Magdalena were Magdalena,218 Maria Magdalena, and77 Magdalen Hofman.
Children from this marriage were:
58 i. John Philip Hoffman (born on 29 Sep 1785 - died on 9 Jun 1861 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania)
ii. Elizabeth Hoffman was born on 21 Nov 1787,77 died on 25 Nov 186577 at age 78, and was buried in St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania.77
iii. John Hoffman was born about 179077 and died in Monroe, Pennsylvania.77
iv. Maria Magdalena Hoffman was born on 16 Nov 1792,77 died on 26 Sep 179877 at age 5, and was buried in St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania.77
v. Johann Christian Hoffmann was born on 3 May 1799 in Pennsylvania,77,78,221 was baptized on 30 Jun 1799 in Nockamixon Reformed Church, Nockamixon, , Bucks, Pennsylvania,77,78 died on 6 Jun 188577 at age 86, and was buried in St. Luke's Union Cemetery, Nockamixon Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania.77 Other names for Johann were Christian Hoffman and222 John Christian Hoffman.78
vi. Sarah Hoffman was born on 14 Jul 180177 and died before 1832.77
vii. Abraham Hoffman was born in 1804.77
117. Magdalena Trauger 1,43 was born between 1750 and 17601 and died after 23 Oct 1813 in She Was A Communicant On This Date.78 Other names for Magdalena were Magdalena,218 Maria Magdalena, and77 Magdalen Hofman.
General Notes:
[Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1770-1820: Nockamixon Township]
Name: Hofman, Magdalene
Description: Communicant
Event: Communion
Date: 7 10 1804
Church: Records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1820
Remarks: Magdalene, wife of Frederick Trager.
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[Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1770-1820: Nockamixon Township
Name: Hofman, Magdalene
Description: Communicant
Event: Communion
Date: 23 10 1813
Church: Records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1820
Remarks: Catharine, wife of Christian Trager, Sr.
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[Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1770-1820: Nockamixon Township Church: Records of Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1820]
Magdalene Trauger Hoffman (if her name was Trauger at all) was possibly a daughter of Christian Trauger and his wife, Barbara. At the very least, she knew Christian and Barbara Hoffman as she and her husband, John Hoffman, were communicants on 1 November 1807. The church records had a remark: "Barbara, wife of Christian Hoffman". Also, Christian Trager and his wife, Catharine, were sponsors at the baptism of Magdalena and Conrad Hoffmann on 30 June 1799. This indicates a friendship or more likely, a family connection. However, this has yet to be proven.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 22 February 2004
Comment 1: 1 It is possible that this Magdalena was NOT a Trauger but may have been Magdalena Stein, daughter of Philip Stein
Alt. Death: After 7 Oct 1804. 78
Magdalena married John Conrad Hoffmann 68,213 before 4 Nov 1770.78 John was born on 24 Aug 1751 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania,214,215 was baptized on 10 Nov 1751 in Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania,216 and died in Jan 1832 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania77 at age 80. Other names for John were Conrad Hoffman,43,77,217,218 Johan Conrad Hoffman,43,77,215,217 Conrad Hoffmann, Conrad Hofmann 43,77., and217
118. Christopher Strauss,41,120,190,191,192,193,194 son of Nicholas Strauss and Phillipina Christiana \\, was born in 1761 in Probably, , Bucks, Pennsylvania192,194 and died after 6 Apr 1841 in Gave Power Of Attorney To Son, Jonathan.1,223 Another name for Christopher was Christopher Strouse 191,77.,193
General Notes:
[Source: Pennsylvania Census, 1772-1890]
Year Surname Given Name (s) County State Page Township or Other Info Record Type Database ID#
1820 STROUSE CHRISTOPHER Bucks County PA 027 Tinicum Township Federal Population Schedule PA 1820 Federal Census Index PAS2a1215838
1830 STROUSE CHRISTOPHER Lancaster County PA 086 W. Donegal Township Federal Population Schedule PA 1830 Federal Census Index PAS3a1792152
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[Source: 1790 U.S. Census]
Christopher Strouse
State: PA Year: 1790
County: Northampton Image: 0506
Township: Lower Saucon Roll: M637_8
Christopher Strouse had 1 male over 16 (him?), 2 males under the age of 16, and 3 females living with him. Fourteen houses away was a Michel Melcher with one male over 16, 1 under 16, and 2 females living with him.
Is there a connection here?
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 19 May 2002
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[Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
Surname Given Name(s) Maiden Name Birth Date Birth Place Biographical Info Reference
STROUSE Christopher 175? Pennsylvania Heads of Fams. at the first U.S. census. Pa. By U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1908. (426p.):174
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[Source: Larry Hillpot, Hillpot Family Genealogy, http://www.larryhillpot.com]
THE STROUSE FAMILY SECOND GENERATION
CHRISTOPHER STROUSE Born circa 1856? Confirmed at age 17 on May 30, 1774, Lower Tinicum Church with his brother Leonard. Died after April 1841 in Power atty to Jonathan in 1841. He married Anna Maria (Young). She was born abt 1760 and died bef. 1841 in ?
Elizabeth Strouse married Martin Solt
Philip Strouse married Maria Swope
Anna Catharine Strouse married Jacob Stover
Samuel Strouse married Christina Renshimer
John Strouse married Elizabeth
Sarah Strouse married Philip Hoffman
Nicholas Strouse married Mary Magdalena Detweiler
Jonathan Strouse married Elizabeth______
Maria Magdalena Strouse married Joseph Shuman
NOTE: The most significant fact here for my personal family tree is that Mr. Hillpot shows the Sarah Strouse who married Philip Hoffman as the daughter of Christopher Strouse and Anna Maria [Young]. This is significant to me because the sparse family information I had from my own family showed Sarah as the daughter of Henry Strause and Maria Magdalena Pfeil. As I have mentioned elsewhere, I currently have the parentage of Maria Sarah Strouse marked as 'unknown' with both possible sets of parents.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 30 June 2001
NOTE: Tom Myers, in an email to me, John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 10 July 2001, reiterated his belief that Sarah Strouse, wife of John Philip Hoffman, was the daughter of Christopher and Anna Maria Strouse. Mr. Myers apparently has or has seen documents proving that the Sarah Strauss who was the daughter of Henry Strauss and Maria Magdalena Pfiel married Michael Kunsman (also spelled Koonsman).
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 27 June 2004
Alt. Death: 120,223 prob Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Alt. Birth: Abt 1757. 193
Alt. Birth: Abt 1760. 120,208 prob Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Confirmation: 30 May 1774. 224 Lower Tinicum Church (age 17 with brother, Leonard), Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Census: 1790. He is probably the Christopher Strouse who was living in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, PA during the 1790 Census. He had two males and three females living with him which matches the numbers of children born prior to 1790 plus his wife.
Alt. Death: After 6 Apr 1801. 223,225
Alt. Death: After 26 Sep 1813. 193
Christopher married Anna Maria Young 193 about 1780.194 Anna was born about 1760 in Prob Bucks, Pennsylvania208 and died before 1841 in (probably) Bedminister, Bucks, Pennsylvania.193 Another name for Anna was Maria \\.77
Alt. Marriage: 1787.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Elizabeth Strauss was born on 25 May 1780 in Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania119,226 and was baptized on 30 Jul 1780 in Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Another name for Elizabeth was Elizabeth Strouse 78.,119
ii. Philip Strouse was born on 8 Jun 1782,77 died on 15 Aug 1855 in Haycock, Bucks, Pennsylvania77 at age 73, and was buried in Keller's Church Cemetery, , Bucks, Pennsylvania.77 Another name for Philip was Philip Strauss.227
iii. Anna Catharine Strouse was born about 178577 and died in Nov 1841 in Nockamixon Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania1,223 about age 56. Another name for Anna was Strouse.77
iv. Samuel Strauss was born on 15 Jul 1787 in Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania119,228 and died about Dec 1855 in Tinicum, Bucks, Pennsylvania77 about age 68. Another name for Samuel was Samuel Strouse.119
v. John Strouse was born about 1789.77
59 vi. Maria Sarah Strauss (born about 1792 - died about 1828)
vii. Nicholas Strauss was born on 28 Jul 1797,77,119,193,208,213 was baptized on 29 Oct 1797 in Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania,208,213 and died after 1850.77 Another name for Nicholas was Nicholas Strouse.193
viii. Jonathan Strauss was born on 31 Jul 1799 in , , Pennsylvania,119,225 died on 9 Apr 1861 in Tinicum Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania77 at age 61, and was buried in Lower Tinicum Union Cemetery, Tinicum Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania.77 Other names for Jonathan were Johnathan Strauss,119,78,229 Jonathan Strouse 119,78. and229
ix. Maria Magdalena Strouse was born on 7 Jan 1802,77,78 was baptized after 7 Jan 1802 in Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania,227 and died after 23 Jun 1860.230 Another name for Maria was Maria Magdalena Straus.77
119. Anna Maria Young 193 was born about 1760 in Prob Bucks, Pennsylvania208 and died before 1841 in (probably) Bedminister, Bucks, Pennsylvania.193 Another name for Anna was Maria \\.77
General Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
I have no proof of this but I think it is very possible that Anna Maria was the daughter of Philip Stein. Larry Hillpot thinks her last name may have been Young. Perhaps we will never know ...
My reasoning:
One of Philip Stein's daughters, Anna Catharine, married Christopher's brother, John Michael Strauss. Also, Philip Stein and wife were sponsors at the baptism of at least one of the children of Christopher Strauss and Anna Maria \\.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 18 July 2001
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[Source: Larry Hillpot, www.larryhillpot.com, Strouse Family]
Larry Hillpot believes Christopher Strouse married Anna Maria Young (born about 1760 and died before 1841).
Anna married Christopher Strauss 41,120,190,191,192,193,194 about 1780.194 Christopher was born in 1761 in Probably, , Bucks, Pennsylvania192,194 and died after 6 Apr 1841 in Gave Power Of Attorney To Son, Jonathan.1,223 Another name for Christopher was Christopher Strouse 191,77.,193
120. John Monfort,131,147,231 son of Jan Monfoort and Kniertje Marston, was born on 24 Dec 1750,231 died on 9 Mar 1838 in Straban Township, York (Adams), Pennsylvania141 at age 87, and was buried in Buried Beside His Wife In Low Dutch Cemetery, Conewago (Near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania).131 Other names for John were Jan Montfort,135 and232 John Monfoort Of York.
General Notes:
[Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 21 March 1938, Out of the Past: One Hundred Years Ago section]
Died: On the 9th inst., Mr. John Monfort, of Straban township, in the 88th year of his age.
Alt. Burial: 141 Conewago (Low Dutch Graveyard), four miles from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Burial: 233 Name on tombstone is "John Manfort"
Fact 1: McKee: Spelled as "John Monfoort of York"
Fact 2: 131 John operated a farm of 135 acres in Straban Township, Pennsylvania
Alt. Death: 9 Mar 1839. 139
John married Femmetje Nevius,231,232,234 daughter of Johannis Nevius and Jannetje Cornelis, on 2 Sep 1773 in Conewago Colony, York (Adams), Pennsylvania.234 Femmetje was born on 7 Mar 1754 in Harlingen, Somerset, New Jersey234 and died on 26 Jan 1786 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania139 at age 31. Another name for Femmetje was Phebe Nevins.235
Alt. Marriage: 2 Sep 1773. 234
Death of One Spouse: 26 Jan 1786. York County, Pennsylvania
Alt. Marriage: 2 Sep 1773, Harlingen, Somerset, New Jersey. 139
Children from this marriage were:
i. John Monfort was born on 22 Oct 1775131,236 and died on 5 Jul 1777131,236 at age 1. Another name for John was Johannes Montfort.236
ii. John Monfort was born before 21 Jul 1782,131,236 was baptized on 21 Jul 1782,131 and died on 5 Jan 1784.131,236 Another name for John was Jan Montfort.236
John next married Sarah Van Arsdal 237,238,239 on 8 Jun 1786.231 Sarah was born on 13 May 1768 near Harlingen, Somerset, New Jersey,234 died on 14 Oct 1831 in Straban Township, York (Adams), Pennsylvania142,234 at age 63, and was buried in Low Dutch Cemetery (Husband Later Buried Beside Her).131,142 Another name for Sarah was Sarah Van Arsdale 147,231.,234
Children from this marriage were:
i. Phebe Monfort was born on 1 Apr 1787,131 was baptized on 14 Oct 1787 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania,135 and died on 18 Nov 1839131,240 at age 52.
ii. Isaac Monfort was born on 15 Dec 1783 in Conewago, York, Pennsylvania139 and died on 7 Aug 1866 in Straban Township, Adams, Pennsylvania241 at age 82. Another name for Isaac was Isaac Monford.
iii. John Monfort was born on 21 Jan 1791 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania139 and died on 6 Mar 1792131,139 at age 1.
60 iv. Peter Montfort (born on 22 Jan 1793, baptized Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania - died on 13 Nov 1859 in Granite Hill, , Pennsylvania)
v. Hannah Monfort was born on 28 Jun 1795 of Straban Township, York (now Adams), Pennsylvania131,242 and died on 13 Feb 1856131,242 at age 60.
vi. Francis Monfort was born on 20 Aug 1796 in Pennsylvania131 and died on 9 Aug 1865 in Hunterstown, Adams, Pennsylvania243 at age 68. Other names for Francis were Francis Monford and Frances Montfort.139
vii. Jacob Monfort was born on 17 Apr 1800,131 died on 7 Aug 1866 in Straban Township, Adams, Pennsylvania241 at age 66, and was buried in Great Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, , Adams, Pennsylvania.136
viii. Mary Monfort was born on 30 May 1803 in Pennsylvania131 and died on 10 Nov 1888131 at age 85. Another name for Mary was Mary Monford.
ix. David Monfort was born on 16 Jun 1807,131,139 died about Jul 1873 in Monroe, Ohio131 about age 66, and was buried on 22 Jul 1873 in Monroe, Ohio.131 Another name for David was David Monford.
x. Henry Monfort was born on 25 Dec 1809131 and died on 10 Dec 1877131 at age 67. Other names for Henry were Henry Monford and George Henry Montfort.139
121. Sarah Van Arsdal,237,238,239 daughter of Isaac Van Arsdale and Annatie (Hannah) Pietersen, was born on 13 May 1768 near Harlingen, Somerset, New Jersey,234 died on 14 Oct 1831 in Straban Township, York (Adams), Pennsylvania142,234 at age 63, and was buried in Low Dutch Cemetery (Husband Later Buried Beside Her).131,142 Another name for Sarah was Sarah Van Arsdale 147,231.,234
General Notes:
[Source: Barbara L. Van Norsdall, Ross Amos Van Norsdall, Some of His Ancestors and Relatives
Updated: Sep 9 2002, http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=barbara01&id=I70]
ID: I70
Name: Sarah Van Arsdalen
Given Name: Sarah
Surname: Van Arsdalen
Sex: F
Birth: 13 MAY 1768 in Strabahn Township,Conewago,York CO (now Adams CO),Pennsylvania
Death: 14 OCT 1831 in Gettysburg,PA
Burial: Upper Low Dutch Graveyard
Note:
Sarah is known to have married Jan (John) Monfort from a lawsuit filed by Simon Van Arsdall vs Barnabus Smock concerning guardianship of John, Sarah, and Peter orphans of Isaac Vanarsdall in which he says he was sued by John Monfort and Sarah Monfort, late Sarah Vanarsdall.
Sarah's birth date, which had been estimated to be in 1768 or 1769 was arrived at by an article on the Monfort family in the Gettysburg Times, Saturday, November 12, 1960 by B. M. McPherson. In it he states that Sarah Monfort departed this life October 14, 1831, aged 63 years, 5 mo, 1 day.
The information on the first two children of Sarah and John comes from "Adams County, Pennsylvania Church Records of the 18th Century" that has a section on the Dutch records of the Conewago Colony that were extracted from the Somerset County New Jersey Historical Quarterly Vol IV. Information on John and his ancestors and family and children as well as Sarah and John's other children comes from two sources. One is the article quoted above and the other is the Rootsweb site of David K. Conover.
The article on the Monfort family, "A Bit of Early History About Early Settlers" by B. F. McPherson, The Gettysburg Star. Saturday, Noverber 12, 1960, Mr McPherson states the following:
Tuesday, Oct 14, 1831, Mrs Sara Montfort of Straban Twp, age 64, wife of John, soldier of the American Revolution, son of John, deceased. John her husband died March 1838, and he was 88. There were both buried in the Upper Graveyard of the Low Dutch cemetery.
Wednesday November 5, 1828 died at the residence of Mr. John Monfort in Strabane Twp, this county, Mrs. Eliza Monfort the wife of Mr. Francis Monfort of Ohio. (Francis was John Monfort's son)
November 28, 1960 issue of Gettysburg Star - Married Wednesday November 11, 1829, by the Rev Dr. David McConaughty, Mr. Francis Monfort of Butler County, Ohio but formerly of this county to Miss Rosanna Taughinbaugh daughter of Mr. Jacob Taughinbaugh of Strabane Twp.
Adams Sentinal Wenesday April 6, 1817 - married Thursday April 6, 1817, Mr. Peter Monfort to Miss Elizabeth Brinkerhoff, daughter of Gilbert Brinkrhoff, all of Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Adams Sentinal Tuesday Oct 26, 1830 - Died Thursday evening, Otober 21, 1930 after severe illness of three days, Mr. Elizabeth Monfort the consort of Peter Monfort of Mr. Pleasant Twp in the 36 year of her age.
Adams Sentinal Monday September 15, 1834, married Tuesday, Sept 9, 1834, by Rev. James Watson, Mr Peter Monfort to Miss Lenah Cassatt both of Strabane Twp.
Grave marking (Monfort family burial plot in the Upper Low Dutch Graveyard, Adams County)
Margaret the wife of David Monfort died February 2, 1858, age 40 years and three months.
In memory of John Monfort who departed this life March 9, 1838, aged 87 years. The next grave is In memory of Sarah Monfort, who departed this life October 14, 1831, aged 63 years 5 mo, 1 day
Change Date: 21 AUG 2002 at 16:46:10
Father: Isaac Jansz Van Arsdalen b: 31 AUG 1744 in Harlingen,Somerset CO,NJ
Mother: Annatie (Hannah) Pietersen b: 4 APR 1747 in Harlingen,Somerset CO,NJ
Marriage 1 Jan (John) Monfort b: 24 DEC 1750
Married: 8 JUN 1786 in York CO,PA
Children
Femetie (Phebe) Monfort b: 1 APR 1787 in Conewago Colony,York (Now Adams) CO,PA
Isaac Monfort b: DEC 1788
John Monfort b: JAN 1791
Peter Monfort b: 22 JAN 1793
Hannah Monfort b: 28 JUN 1795
Francis J. Monfort b: 20 AUG 1796
Jacob Monfort b: 17 APR 1800
Mary Monfort b: 30 MAY 1803
David Monfort b: 16 JUN 1807
Henry Monfort b: 25 DEC 1809
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[Source: The Adams Sentinel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 22 November 1831]
On the 14th ult. Mrs. Sarah Monfort, of Straban township, in the 64th year of her age.
Alt. Burial: 141 Conewago (Low Dutch Graveyard), four miles from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Fact 1: 141 Age at death was 63 years, 5 months, 1 day
Sarah married John Monfort 131,147,231 on 8 Jun 1786.231 John was born on 24 Dec 1750,231 died on 9 Mar 1838 in Straban Township, York (Adams), Pennsylvania141 at age 87, and was buried in Buried Beside His Wife In Low Dutch Cemetery, Conewago (Near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania).131 Other names for John were Jan Montfort,135 and232 John Monfoort Of York.
122. Gilbert Brinckerhoff,87,131,132,133,134,244,245 son of Joris Brinckerhoff and Martina Bogart, was born on 22 Feb 1754 in Closter, Bergen, New Jersey,87,132,133,134 was baptized on 17 Mar 1754 in Schraalenburgh Reformed (Dutch) Church, , Bergen, New Jersey,246 and died on 12 Aug 1821 in Adams, Pennsylvania87,132,133,134,247 at age 67. Other names for Gilbert were Guliam Blienkerhof (sic),135 Guylbert Brinckerhoff, Gilliam Brinkerhoff,87,131,132,133,244, and246 Guilbert Brinkerhoff.
General Notes:
[Source: The Hannam Genealogy, compiled by John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
Extracted from:
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 46
page 57
Guylbert Brinkerhoff recruited from York Co., Pa. (now Adams Co.) with his five brothers, James, Roeliff, Henry, Jacob and John in Swope's Flying Battalion. He was born 1753 in Bergen Co., New Jersey; died on his farm in Adams Co., Pa.
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Ancestry, Inc.
All rights reserved
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[Source: Adams Centinel, Gettysburg, PA, 2 March 1803]
Gilbert Brinkerhoff was reimbursed $19.54 for his fees as collector for Mountpleasant township..
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[Source: Adams Centinel, Gettysburg, PA, 15 February 1804] and The Sprig of Liberty, Gettysburg, PA, 10 February 1804]
Gilbert Brinkerhoff was listed as a tax collector for Mountpleasant Township, with reported collections (possibly expenses) of $381.08.
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[Source: Adams Centinel, Gettysburg, PA, 8 February 1809]
Gilbert Brinkerhoff was listed as a tax collector for Mountpleasant Township, with reported collections (possibly expenses) of $407.12.
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[Source: Adams Centinel, Gettysburg, PA, 14 February 1810]
Gilbert Brinkerhoff was listed as a tax collector for Mountpleasant Township, with reported collections (possibly expenses) of $323.41.
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[Source: Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 28 March 1821]
Gilbert Brinkerhoff was listed as a tax collector for Mountpleasant Township, with reported collections (possibly expenses) of $1142.04.
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[Source: Sep 16, 1818 through Mar 29, 1826 are from "The Republican Compiler" published in Gettysburg, PA. Printed by Jacob Lefever, opposite the Post Office, Delivered to subscribers each Wednesday. Price, $2 per year]
Aug 22, 1821 On 12th, Gilbert Brinkerhoff, 67, Mountpleasant twp.
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[Source: Gettysbury Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 6 November 1822]
Sons George and Cornelius were the executors of their father's estate.
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[Source: Adams Centinel, Gettysburg, PA, 6 November 1822; similar notices were published in the Gettysburg Compiler, 23 October 1822 and 6 November 1822]
NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN,
to all Legatees, Creditors or other persons concerned, that the respective Administration Accounts of the Estates of the deceased persons hereinafter named, will be presented to the Orphans' Court of Adams County for confirmation and allowance, on MONDAY the 11th day of November, next, viz:
........
The account of George and Cornelius Brinkerhoff, Executors of Gilbert Brinkerhoff, deceased.
Baptism: 147 Baptised as "Guillaem" after great-grandfather, Rev. Guillaem Bertholf
Comment 1: Also known as Guilliaam Brinkerhoff
Fact 1: McKee: Fought in Revolution - Flying Battalion
Fact 2: David Kipp Conover gives date of birth as 22 Feb 1754 in Closter, Bergen Cty, NJ
Alt. Birth: 22 Feb 1753. 87,132,133,147,245 Bergen County, New Jersey
Alt. Birth: 22 Feb 1753. 87,132,133,244,247 Demarest, Bergen County, New Jersey
Gilbert married Elizabeth Ackerman 87,131,132,133,134,244 about 1775 in , Bergen, New Jersey 87,132,133.,134 Elizabeth was born on 24 Feb 175487,132,133,134 and was baptized on 24 Feb 1754 in Hackensack Reformed (Dutch) Church, Hackensack, , New Jersey.246 Other names for Elizabeth were Elisabeth Akerman and Elisabet Akkerman.135
Marriage Notes:
[Source: Ackerman Family, compiled by Barbara Tobey, p. 37 - 38]
5.10 ELIZABETH, d/o Cornelius (4.9) bp 24 Feb 1754 Hack Ref; m GILLIAM (GILBERT) BRINKERHOFF of Berg Co., NJ b 22 Feb 1754, bp 17 Mar 1754 Schr Ref, d in Adams Co, Pa, son of Joris (George) Brinkerhoff and Maryntie Bogart. Lived in Schraalenburgh, NJ. In 1770 removed to Adams Co, Pa to a 200 acre farm across the stream "White River" from his brother James.
Children of Elizabeth Ackerman and Gilbert BRINKERHOFF:
(1) Maryntie, bp 30 Jun 1776, Conwego, Pa
(2) Lena (Magdalena), bp 3 Oct 1779, Conwego, Pa
(3) Joris (George), b 21 Nov 1781, bp 21 Dec 1781, Conwego, Pa., unm.
(4) Cornelis, bp 31 Aug 1784, Conwego, Pa
(5) Annatie (Hannah), bp 25 Mar 1787, Conwego, Pa., wit: 'S'
(6) Margarita, bp 8 Nov 1789, Conwego, Pa; m Peter Bexlou
(7) Geertie, bp 1 Apr 1792, Conwego, Pa, wit: 'S'
(8) Maria, m John Bexlow
(9) Elizabeth, m Peter Monfort
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Alt. Marriage: Abt 1778. 87,132,133,248
Children from this marriage were:
i. Martina Brinkerhoff was born on 30 Jun 1776 in Adams, Pennsylvania132,87,133 and was baptized on 30 Jun 1776 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania.135,138 Other names for Martina were Martyntie Blienkerhof (sic) and135 Maryntie Brinkerhoff.
ii. Magdelena Brinkerhoff was born on 12 Sep 1779 in Adams, Pennsylvania,132,87,133 was baptized on 3 Oct 1779 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania,135,138 and died on 10 Feb 1826 in Adams, Pennsylvania132,87,133 at age 46. Another name for Magdelena was Lena Brinkerhoff.
iii. George Brinkerhoff was born on 21 Nov 1781 in Adams, Pennsylvania,87,132,133,135 was baptized on 21 Dec 1781 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania,135,138 and died on 15 Feb 1835 in Adams, Pennsylvania132,87,133 at age 53. Other names for George were Jores Blienkerhof (sic) and135 Joris Brinkerhoff.
iv. Cornelius Brinkerhoff was born before 31 Aug 1784 in Adams, Pennsylvania,249 was baptized on 31 Aug 1784 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania,138,135,249 and died on 21 Feb 1871 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania.132,87,133 Another name for Cornelius was Cornelis Brinkerhoff.
v. Hannah Brinkerhoff was born on 25 Mar 1787 in Adams, Pennsylvania132,87,133 and was baptized on 25 Mar 1787 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania.135,138 Other names for Hannah were Annatie Blienkerhof (sic) and135 Annatie Brinkerhoff.
vi. Margaret Brinkerhoff was born on 8 Nov 1789 in Adams, Pennsylvania132,87,133 and was baptized on 8 Nov 1789 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania.135,138 Other names for Margaret were Margarietta Blienkerhof (sic),135 Margarita Brinkerhoff 87,132. and133
vii. Charity Brinkerhoff was born in 1791 in Adams, Pennsylvania,249 was baptized on 1 Apr 1792 in Conewago, York (Now Adams), Pennsylvania,138 and died on 7 Sep 1822 in Mountpleasant, Adams, Pennsylvania at age 31. Another name for Charity was Geertie Brinkerhoff.
viii. Maria Brinkerhoff was born in 1793 in Adams, Pennsylvania.132,133,249
61 ix. Elizabeth Brinkerhoff (born on 12 Oct 1794 in Adams, Pennsylvania - died on 7 Oct 1830 in Adams, Pennsylvania)
123. Elizabeth Ackerman,87,131,132,133,134,244 daughter of Cornelius Ackerman and Lena Van Voorhees, was born on 24 Feb 175487,132,133,134 and was baptized on 24 Feb 1754 in Hackensack Reformed (Dutch) Church, Hackensack, , New Jersey.246 Other names for Elizabeth were Elisabeth Akerman and Elisabet Akkerman.135
General Notes:
#2994 Page 260 The Brinkerhoffs Of America
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Alt. Birth: 1757. 87,132,133,249 , Adams, Pennsylvania
Alt. Baptism: 24 Feb 1754. 250
Elizabeth married Gilbert Brinckerhoff 87,131,132,133,134,244,245 about 1775 in , Bergen, New Jersey 87,132,133.,134 Gilbert was born on 22 Feb 1754 in Closter, Bergen, New Jersey,87,132,133,134 was baptized on 17 Mar 1754 in Schraalenburgh Reformed (Dutch) Church, , Bergen, New Jersey,246 and died on 12 Aug 1821 in Adams, Pennsylvania87,132,133,134,247 at age 67. Other names for Gilbert were Guliam Blienkerhof (sic),135 Guylbert Brinckerhoff, Gilliam Brinkerhoff,87,131,132,133,244, and246 Guilbert Brinkerhoff.
124. Joseph Thompson, son of Unknown and Unknown, was born in 1731 in Ballygony, Down, Northern Ireland,94 died on 4 May 1812 at His Farm, Mountpleasant, Adams, Pennsylvania (Age 81)251 at age 81, and was buried in Pine Bank Graveyard, Rock Creek, Adams, Pennsylvania.94
General Notes:
[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 26 August 2001]
Finding information on Joseph Thompson or his descendants is extremely difficult due primarily to the common first name, Joseph, and the common surname, Thompson. There are literally thousands of Joseph Thompson's that can be found in an internet search. Picking the right one as your ancestor is harder than finding the proverbial needle in a haystack! The little information I do have has come from my cousin, Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins, who passed on information provided to her by her mother, Mary Annette Melchior-Lembke. The remaining entries below are items I found on the internet and they may or may not be the Joseph Thompson of my ancestry.
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NOTE: The following is a transcription of a note sent to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr. on 20 August 2001 from Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins. She is only speculating here but I thought the idea was worthy of inclusion because it MIGHT be true.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 26 August 2001.
"Jake,
In reading for my trip, I ran across the quotes -- first 2 are non-fiction, last fiction, but Uris always researched history extensively.
Mom always said we had Scotch-Irish ancestors. I was told that Thompson came from English (X) and Scotch, meaning son of Thom.
So, my supposition (and only that) is that Joseph Thompson's (ME's gr-grandfather) ancestors came to Ireland from Scotland, in late 1600's or early 1700's -- that would explain Mom's "Scotch-Irish" bit. And, since they were Presbyterians, and lived in Co. Down (in Ulster), they possibly emigrated here due to "non-Anglican" discrimination.
That could explain their coming, since they were educated (brought books--I have 2) and well to do (brought linen items--I have some) and already had 3 children.
We'll never know, but it makes sense -- "Scotch-Irish" and immigration reason(s) ..."
From "The Green Guide - Ireland" (page 40), Michelin Travel Publication - 2000
"Irish Diaspora --
The first transatlantic emigrants were mostly Presbyterians, the Ulster-Scots (known in the USA as Scotch-Irish), descendants of lowland Scots who had settled in Ulster in the 17th C. They emigrated early in the 18th C. owing to religious disability [sic].
The Scotch-Irish had an influence in America out of proportion to their numbers, particularly in the War of Independence and in education. Over a quarter of the Presidents of the USA are descended from Scotch-Irish settlers."
From "Enchanted Ireland" by Paul Lay (page 183)
"It was not Ireland's Catholic people who, despairing of their land, first felt the pull of emigration, but the Ulster Scots, the Planters lured to Antrim, Down and Tyrone by the promise of low rents and cheap land, and who found Ireland a bitter disappointment."
From "Trinity" by Leon Uris (page 40)
"A large part of the Scottish immigration to Ulster was a fleeing from English religious persecution. The Presbyterian(s) soon found himself under many provisions of the penal-code as an inferior "non-Anglican". This triggered a Scots-Irish exodus from Ulster to the New World, where they became a blood stock of the American pioneer movement, soldiers in the Revolutionary Army, forefathers of many great Americans, including a number of their Presidents, and a backbone of the emerging Canada."
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[Source: Carol Lembke McKee, Thompson Genealogy, 1981]
Handwritten Comment (regarding Pine Bank Graveyard, Rock Creek, Adams County, Pennsylvania, place of burial of Joseph Thompson and some of his family):
"but, when I went to Pine Bank, it was all in ruins - all stones knocked over, broken, etc. - it is way out in the country and at the end of a dirt lane, off a dirt road, off the road -- most in Gettysburg never heard of it!!"
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[Source: Carol Lembke McKee Jenkins, Mary Elizabeth Montfort, 23 February 1999]
Handwritten Comment
" Our Irish ancestors - arrived 1774 "just in time to fight in Rev. War!".
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Note: A Joseph Thompson was a signatory to the following petition. Don't know if it is my Joseph Thompson or not.
-- John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 12 July 2007
[Source: Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Vol. III, pp 304-307; E. K. Meyers, State Printer, Harrisburg, 1890.]
YORK COUNTY PETITION
AGAINST CALLING A CONVENTION
REMONSTRANCE OF INHABITANTS OF YORK COUNTY.
To the Honourable Representatives of the Freemen of the State of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met:
The Petition and Remonstrance of the citizens of the Second District of York county, Humbly Sheweth:
That it is with Hearts truly glowing with a disinterested love to the Honour & Dignity of your Honourable House, when its operations are directed in a legal and Constitutional Line, and at the same time dispassionately to intimate to you our utter abhorance of any the least attempt to invade the valuable rights, liberties and privileges of free Citizens of this Commonwealth, that we present you this with our names hereunto subscribed.
Be assured that your authority we have supported through every opposition and confusion, when the darkest and most lowering clouds hung over this State, occasioned by the opposition of enemies within and without. All conspiring to embarrass the Execution of such salutary laws as under any form of good government ought and must be supported to preserve the State from ruin.
But there is so many things extraordinary in your late resolve for taking the sense of the people on some interesting points of our Constitution that we cannot pass them without remonstrating, and first, we cannot conceive what induced your honourable house to pass the resolve in question, as there was no general call of the citizens of this Commonwealth, nor any opposition to obstruct the execution of your laws. Had there been any opposition, it must first have been felt by the executive Branch, who in their wisdoms under such circumstances would have presented to you the incompetency of the constitution in its present form to answer the purposes of government, and concurred with you in taking the sense of the people on the proposed amendments.
...And whoever the members of your house may sport with their own privileges, we are determined not to part with ours, but to retain the reins of government in our own hands as the true and proper source from whence all civil government derives its power; for we are persuaded that those in your House, or elsewhere, who would support a contrary opinion, Have other designs in view, i. e.,the gratification of their thirst after power, dis-daining to hold an office by the suffrage of their fellow citizens...
Your very Humble Servants the Subscribers, &c.
JOHN PAXTON WILLIAM GIBSON
WM. McMUNN JAMES WEST
SAM'L PAXTON ROBERT DOUGLASS
AND'W JOHNSTON WILLIAM MENNEY
HUGH FERGUS HUGH WILSON
WILLIAM JOHNSTON GABRIEL WALKER
JAMES WILSON DAVID KISSINGER
JAMES WALKER JOSEPH WALKER
JOHN FERGUS GEORGE SIPE, Sen.
ARCH'D DOUGLASS GEORGE SIPE, Jun.
THOS. CREIGHTON JOHN KISSINGER
BENJAMIN McKINLY WILLIAM McCREAEY
ROBERT STOGDAFFE WILLIAM TAYLOR
THOS. NESMITH ROBERT TAYLOR
WILLIAM MARSHALL GEORGE GIBSON
JNO. McLAUGHLIN JA'S STEWART, Jun.
JAMES MARSHALL HUGH STEWART
WILLIAM MARSHALL JAMES STEWART
JOHN SHEKLEY JOSEPH THOMPSON
JOHN SUTOR FRANCIS HODGE
JOSEPH STEWART THOMAS FERGUS
SERAH DORON WILLIAM STEWARD
JOHN HUGES WILLIAM MULHALON
ARCHIBALD FINDLEY WILLIAM STEWART
SAMUEL FINDLEY JAMES STEWART
JOHN PEEL WILLIAM STEWART
JOHN KELLO JAMES SMITH
DANIEL McPEAK WILLIAM GUINN
WILLIAM McPEAK HUGH GUINN
JAMES McPEAK ANDREW GUINN
JOHN McPEAK JAMES CARRATHERS
HENRY BLACK CHARLES FLECHER
JOHN LINN JOHN LEVINGSTON
JAMES BLACK ISAAC STILT
DAVID LINN JNO. MURRAY, Sen.
ROBERT BLACK JNO. MURRAY, Jun.
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[Source: 1800 PA Census Index, page 24]
Thompson, Alexander PA ADAMS CO. 481 1800 20010-1100100
Thompson, Andrew PA ADAMS CO. 538 1800 01201-0010100
Thompson, James PA ADAMS CO. 462 1800 10012-0200100
Thompson, James PA ADAMS CO. 478 1800 00100-0002000
Thompson, John PA ADAMS CO. 481 1800 00000-0000100
Thompson, Joseph PA ADAMS CO. 502 1800 00201-0210100
Thompson, Robert PA ADAMS CO. 471 1800 20110-0111000
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[Source: 1810 PA Census Index, page 28]
Thompson, Andrew PA ADAMS CO. HUNTINGTON TWP 009 1810
Thompson, Joseph PA ADAMS CO. MOUNTPLEASANT TWP 048 1810
Thompson, William PA ADAMS CO. HUNTINGTON TWP 009 1810
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[Source: Historical Register of Officiers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution, page 541]
Thompson, Joseph (Pa). Surgeon's Mate 4th Continental Dragoons, 1st June, 1780, and served to close of war.
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[Source: Historical Register of Officiers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution, page 632]
PENNSYLVANIA
Thompson, Joseph, Surgeon's-Mate, 4th Dragoons.
Thompson, William, Lieutenant, 9th.
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[Source: Adams County, PA Newspaper Extracts \endash Deaths (updated and corrected 25 October 2000)
These are the death notices posted in Adams County, PA newspapers from 1802 through 1834. Following, is the source information used and dates for the extracted information:
Research by: Kathy Cardoza, all rights reserved. © 2000 by Kathy Cardoza. You may freely use this information, but can not package it for re-selling or for commercial use or profit.
DEATHS
The Centinel, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA, printed by Robert Harper, East of the Court House and delivered on Wednesdays. Price of a year long subscription in 1805 was $2. Dates extracted here: Jan 6, 1802 -- May 19, 1813
May 20, 1812 (date of newspaper publication)
On 4th, at his farm in Mountpleasant, Joseph Thompson, 81.
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[Source: Adams Centinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), 3 November 1813]
TO BE SOLD,
AT PRIVATE SALE,
A Tract of Land,
Containing about 127 acres, situate in Mountpleasant township, Adams county, about 5 miles from Gettysburg; adjoining lands of John Magoffin, Wm. Kerr, and others, and was lately in the occupancy of Joseph Thompson, sen. deceased. About 80 acres are cleared, a good proportion of which is meadow. There are on the premises, a good dwelling house and barn, and two excellent growing orchards. It is well watered & the whole in good repair. For terms, apply to
JOSEPH O. THOMPSON, Executor
Nov. 2. 1813
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[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 1 February 2009]
Some online sources spell the town as Ballygoney instead of Ballygony and some state that is was located in County Derry rather than County Down.
Fact 1: Child, Mary Thompson, also known as "Polly"
Fact 2: 94 McKee: Came to America in 1774 and settled in Pennsylvania
Fact 3: 94 McKee: Pine Bank was "in ruins" in 1981
Fact 4: 94 McKee: Tombstone lists age as 80
Fact 5: Based on pastor's letter (see notes), arrival in America was after May 20, 1774
Fact 6: 24 Joseph Thompson may have been a son of Peter Thompson because Mary Katharyn Rau Hannam mentioned a "very small silver spoon" brought from Ireland in 1700s by Peter Thompson - Joseph's father?
Joseph married Sarah Orr about 1766 in Ireland. Sarah was born in 1744 in Ireland,94 died on 29 Aug 1811 in Adams, Pennsylvania94 at age 67, and was buried in Pine Bank Graveyard, Rock Creek, Adams, Pennsylvania.94
Marriage Notes:
[Source: Carol Lembke-McKee-Jenkins, letter to John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr.]
Transcript: Church Certificate Brought To America From Ireland
That Joseph Thompson and his wife, Sarah Orr Thompson, have been Regular Members of the Associated Congregation of Ballygony, the North of Ireland, and behaved themselves in a sober Christian manner, free of all public scandal and ground of Church Censure, as they now design to Remove into some of the American Plantations, they may be admitted into any Christian Community where God in his Adorable Providence may be graciously pleased to cast their lot.
Certified by
Ballygony, May 20, 1774 Joseph Ker, Minister
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[Source: Carol Lembke McKee, Thompson Genealogy, 1981]
Carol McKee said the Thompsons had three children in Ireland and five more in America.
Comment 1: See Transcript of Church Certificate of Character
None-Ending: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Alt. Marriage: 1755. 91
Children from this marriage were:
i. Jean Thompson was born on 22 Jun 1767 in Ireland,94 died in 179194 at age 24, and was buried in Pine Bank Graveyard, Rock Creek, Adams, Pennsylvania.88
ii. James Thompson was born on 25 Dec 1768 in Ireland252 and died in 1814252 at age 46.
iii. Elenor Thompson was born on 30 Nov 1770 in Ireland, died in 1814 at age 44, and was buried in Pine Bank Graveyard, Rock Creek, Adams, Pennsylvania.94
iv. Mary Thompson was born in May 177894 and died on 24 May 185494 at age 76. Another name for Mary was Polly.
v. Rachel Thompson was born on 28 Jun 1780 in Pennsylvania, died on 21 Mar 1814 in Pennsylvania253 at age 33, and was buried in Pine Bank Graveyard, Rock Creek, Adams, Pennsylvania.88
vi. Joseph O. Thompson was born on 29 Jun 1782 in Pennsylvania and died after 4 Sep 1843.254 Another name for Joseph was Joseph Thompson.
vii. John Thompson was born on 25 Apr 1784.
62 viii. Captain William Thompson (born on 10 Jan 1787 in Pennsylvania - died on 9 Jan 1851 in Pennsylvania)
125. Sarah Orr was born in 1744 in Ireland,94 died on 29 Aug 1811 in Adams, Pennsylvania94 at age 67, and was buried in Pine Bank Graveyard, Rock Creek, Adams, Pennsylvania.94
General Notes:
[Source: Adams County, PA Newspaper Extracts \endash Deaths (updated and corrected 25 October 2000)
These are the death notices posted in Adams County, PA newspapers from 1802 through 1834. Following, is the source information used and dates for the extracted information:
Research by: Kathy Cardoza, all rights reserved. © 2000 by Kathy Cardoza. You may freely use this information, but can not package it for re-selling or for commercial use or profit.
DEATHS
The Centinel, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA, printed by Robert Harper, East of the Court House and delivered on Wednesdays. Price of a year long subscription in 1805 was $2. Dates extracted here: Jan 6, 1802 -- May 19, 1813
Sep 4, 1811 (date of newspaper publication)
On 29th, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, 67, w/Joseph Thompson, Mountpleasant twp.
Fact 1: 94 McKee: Date of death 29 August 1811 - elsewhere in same doc 1812
Fact 2: 94 McKee: Came to Pennsylvania in 1774 with husband, Joseph, and 3 children
Fact 3: 94 McKee: Tombstone lists age as 67 (29 Aug 1811)
Sarah married Joseph Thompson about 1766 in Ireland. Joseph was born in 1731 in Ballygony, Down, Northern Ireland,94 died on 4 May 1812 at His Farm, Mountpleasant, Adams, Pennsylvania (Age 81)251 at age 81, and was buried in Pine Bank Graveyard, Rock Creek, Adams, Pennsylvania.94
126. Jacob Cassat,255,256,257 son of Francis Cossart and Marguerita Van Nest, was born on 21 Apr 1751 in Somerset, New Jersey,258 was baptized on 12 May 1751 in Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan, Somerset, New Jersey,259 died on 14 May 1813 in (probably) Adams, Pennsylvania156 at age 62, and was buried in Low Dutch Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams, Pennsylvania. Other names for Jacob were Jacob Cassart,255,93,256,257 Jacob Cassat Sr.,260 Jacob Cassat,231,255,256,257,261,262,263,264,265,266 Jacob Cassatt,267 Jacob Cosart Jacob Cossart, and Jacob Cossart.
General Notes:
[Source: The Monfoort Family of New York and New Jersey, Fred Sisser III, 1969, p. 36]
Jacob Cassat died "of a lingering disposition" (as quoted by Sisser) and "Maria died less than a year later".
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[Source: John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr., 18 July 2006]
It is possible that Jacob Cassat had a daughter, Ida Cassat, who married George J. Brinkerhoff. George was the brother of two Brinkerhoff's, Garrett and James, who married Jacob's daughters, Margaret and Elizabeth, respectively.
It is more likely, however, that the Ida Cassat who married George Brinkerhoff was a cousin (daughter of David Cossart and Sarah Van Duin). This seems to be borne out in a court case brought by Margaret Williamson, a daughter of David and Sarah Van Duin Cossart, that named her brothers and sisters, living and dead, and included Ida Brinckerhoff.
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[Source: Adams County, PA Newspaper Extracts - Deaths (updated and corrected 25 October 2000)
These are the death notices posted in Adams County, PA newspapers from 1802 through 1834. Following, is the source information used and dates for the extracted information:
Research by: Kathy Cardoza, all rights reserved. © 2000 by Kathy Cardoza. You may freely use this information, but can not package it for re-selling or for commercial use or profit.
DEATHS
The Centinel, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA, printed by Robert Harper, East of the Court House and delivered on Wednesdays. Price of a year long subscription in 1805 was $2. Dates extracted here: Jan 6, 1802 -- May 19, 1813
May 19, 1813 (date of newspaper publication)
Friday last, Jacob Cassat of Straban twp.
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[Source: Adams Centinel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 9 February 1814 FOR SALE.
The Subscribers offer for sale, the following valuable real property,
late in the possession of Jacob Cassat, deceased; situate in Straban township, Adams county, one and a half miles from Hunterstown, viz--
One Tract of 107 acres; nearly one half is well set with timber, and a good proportion of meadow.
One Lot of 6 acres, with a convenient dwelling house and stable thereon erected, and two never-failing springs of water, rise, and run through this Lot.
And one other Lot, of about 40 acres, with a good proportion of timber.
The above described Lots of Land, adjoin each other; and may be conveniently occupied as one farm, and will be sold together, or separate, as will best suit the purchaser.
For terms, and a view of the property, apply to either of the subscribers, living near the premises.
PHILIP GRAFT
JACOB CASSAT
Executors.
January 12, 1814.tf.
Alt. Burial: 156 Conewago (Low Dutch Graveyard), four miles from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Fact 1: 268 McKee: Shows birth date as 12 May 1750
Fact 2: 258 Darrell DeWayne Lee: Says date of death was 14 May 1815
Fact 3: 156 Age at death was 58.
Alt. Baptism: 12 May 1740. 269
Alt. Birth: 1751. 261,264,265
Alt. Birth: 21 Apr 1751. 259 Piscatawny, Middlesex, New Jersey
Alt. Death: Bef 19 May 1813, Straban Township, York (Adams), Pennsylvania. 144
Alt. Death: 14 May 1816. 144 Adams County, New Jersey
Jacob married Maria Monfort