I am trying to locate a wil for a John Finley, born around 1688 and died around 1760 in Hopewell Twp. Wondering if there is a book that lists wills and estates for that time period in York County? Karen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: davide621 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/15027.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks. Looking for Barnabas' parents which I think might be impossible. Any additional information is greatly appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mmdaia Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/7540.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michael O'Donnell Died on 15-Mar-03 and was buried at the OLD St. Vincent's cemetery on March 23, 1903. Presumably in 1911 his remains were moved to the new cemetery. The funeral was delayed - according to his obit - until a brother arrived from Nebraska = brother's name not given. Michael Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dkohlerx2_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/15027.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Series: T9 Roll: 315 Page: 327 1880 - Waltz, Wabash Co., IN - 6/1/1880 Jones, Oliver - 31 - married - farmer - OH/PA/PA -- Sophia - 26 - wife - married - keeping house - OH/OH/OH -- Daniel - 9 - son - going to school - IN/OH/OH -- Elisa R. - 7 - dau. - IN/OH/OH -- Arthur E. - 2 - son - IN/OH/OH -- Elizabeth - 76 - mother - widowed - PA/PA/PA Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dkohlerx2_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/15027.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Series: M653 Roll: 304 Page: 193 1860 - Noble Twp., Wabash Co., IN - 6/29/1860 Jones, Barnabas - 58 - miller - $800/250 - MD -- Elizabeth - 56 - housekeeper - PA - cannot read & write -- Madison J. - 18 - m - farmhand - OH - attended school within yr. -- Ann M. - 16 - housework - OH - attended school within yr. -- Oliver H.P. - 11 - OH - attended school within yr. Series: M593 Roll: 367 Page: 254 1870 - Waltz, Wabash Co., IN - 7/19/1870 Jones, B.F. - 67 - miller - PA -- Elizabeth - 66 - keeping house - PA - cannot write -- Oliver - 21 - laborer - OH -- Sophia - 17 - OH In the 1860 census material, there is a Jeremiah Jones and family in Liberty Twp., Ross Co., OH. If this is Barnabas & Elizabeth's son, maybe this is where the family lived in OH. Unfortunately, Heritage Quest Online does not have the 1850 census material indexed and they do not show a Liberty Twp. in Ross Co. in 1850. Series: M653 Roll: 1030 Page: 218 JONES, JEREMIAH 35 M W OH OH ROSS LIBERTY TWP 1860 Good luck with your search! Debra Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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(Apologies if this is a repeat post. It was returned to me as failed and I never saw it in the digests sent to me.) Based on enough circumstantial evidence, I offically acknowledge Casper Spahr as an ancestor. His eldest daughter Catharine married George Ludwig Schaeffer/Scheffer/Sheffer of Dover tp., York County. In his last will & testament abstracted below, Casper acknowledges an agreement with George "Sheavor" made in Little York. I presume this to be for Casper's land. Sundry land surveys in Dover tp. show Casper Spahr acquiring a tract of land adjoining his uncle Michael Spahr. Later surveys show this tract in the possession of said George Ludwig Schaeffer. Casper was born to his father George in Earl Township, Lancaster County, in 1739. George Spahr and most of his children later migrated to Dover tp., where his brother Michael had previously taken up land. Casper probably moved to Franklin County around 1790. His son Jacob's baptismal sponsorship of George Ludwig Schaeffer's son Jacob in 1790 is my last evidence of he or his other children in York County. Casper married Anna Margaretha (Mehl) Schettron, the widow of Abraham Schettron. This is also based on circumstantial evidence, but I would believe that most researchers, when examining the data below, would draw the same conclusion. Seeking contact with any descendant of Casper Spahr. His son Jacob's son David migrated to Cooper County, Missouri, where he was a well-known tobacconist. All Spahr's in Franklin County census records prior to 1850 can be traced to Casper; however, I have never had opportunity to do onsite research on this family in Franklin. Any assistance appreciated! (His wife, from whom he separated in 1786, allegedly died in Chambersburg in 1823; however, I have no evidence.) Data follows..... CASPER SPAHR (1739-1799) OF LANCASTER, YORK, AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA TAX SEARCH: Dover tp., York County, PA (checked 1779-1783 only): Casper Spahr, 1779-1783, 150A (3 males, 2 females ’83) MARRIAGE EVIDENCE: York County Deed D2-499: Casper Spahr, yeoman, of Dover tp., on the first part, and his wife Anna Margaret, of the second part, and John Herbach of York tp., Esquire, of the third part. --The first two parties agree to separate and live apart. Reference is made to their daughter Margaret. --Dated 3 Nov 1786. Witnessed by Frederick Eichelberger, Conrad Laub, and Peter Kurtz. York Reformed KB: Abraham Shederon son of David and Anna Catharina; born March 22, 1730 in the High Bailiwick of Lautern in the Electoral Palatinate. In 1751 he came to America without his parents; married (1753) Anna Maria, daughter of Nicholas Mehl. He was blind and sickly for a long time and died about 12:30 a.m. July 25, 1758, of a cachectic condition (extreme waisting of the body caused by malnutrition or cancer). Buried July 26, 1758 on the Reformed churchyard at York. He left one child. York County Orphans Court Records, Book A, p. 128, dated 28 Nov 1759: Anna Margreta Spar late the widow of Abraham Schertron late of Dover Township yeoman deceased...chose guardian of her son Johannes Schertron minor son... age 4 years 1 month... John Herbaugh of Hellam Township chosen. NOTE: On-going research into the Mehl family indicates that John Herbach married a sister of Anna Margaretha Spahr. CHURCH SEARCH: New Holland Lutheran KB, Earl tp., Lancaster County, PA: Joh. George Sparen had baptized: 1. Joh. Casper, b. 6 Oct 1739, sp. Casper Elias Diller & his wife Strayer’s Lutheran KB: Casper Spahr & his wife Anna Margaretha had baptized: 1. Maria Barbara, b. 17 Sep 1763, sp. John Welsh & Maria Barbara Peitzel 2. Casper, b. 12 Oct 1765, sp. Philip & Dorothea Spaar 3. Frederick, b. 1 Dec 1767, sp. Johann & Maria Elisabeth Herbach 4. Jacob, b. 11 Nov 1769, sp. Casper & Elisabeth Lampart Casper Spahr & his wife Anna Margaretha sp ch/o Johannes Walch & Catharina on 7 Jan 1768 and again in 1770. Casper Spahr & his wife Margaretha sp ch/o Johan Jacob Hob (?) & his wife Barbara Hob on October 23, 1784. Casper Spahr Jr., and Juliana Lampert.sp ch/o Conrad and Margretha Martorf on  November 14, 1784. Jacob Spahr sp ch/o George Shafer on February 15 ---- (circa 1791). Strayer’s Reformed KB: Casper Spahr & his wife Anna Margaretha had baptized: 1. Johann Georg born ----, baptized April 20, 1772.  Sponsors:  Joh Georg and Maria Catharina Spahr DEED SEARCH: Franklin County Deed Index Search (selected focus only): Grantee Index: 1. Casper Sparr from George Gundaker, dated 6 Jan 1791, Lot #401 in Chambersburg (Deed 2-295). 2. Casper Sparr from Michael Stellinger, dated 7 Feb 1812, Lot #5 in Chambersburg (Deed 13-680; sold 15 Mar 1825, see Deed 13-681). 3. Frederick Sparr from Stephan Rigler, dated 28 Feb 1793, Lot #22 in Chambersburg (Deed 3-174) [my notes indicate numerous entries for Frederick Sparr). PROBATE & ORPHANS COURT SEARCH: Franklin County Will B84: Casper Sparr (signed Spaur) of Chambersburg, writ 9 May 1799, probated 22 Jul 1799 1. Wife Peggy 2. Money due from George Sheavor from an agreement in Little York. 3. House & lot to his wife during her natural life and thereafter to be sold. 4. His eldest daughter Catey has received her full share. 5. A 5 ½ a. tract adjoining William Gass & Abraham Stoufer is to be sold. 6. Executors: Son Jacob Sparr & John Grove Franklin County Orphans Court Book A150: Jacob Spahr & John Grove, the executors of Casper Spahr, produce an account which is approved by the court. CENSUS SEARCH: Casper Spahr (son of Casper Spahr) of Chambersburg, PA 1800 Federal Census: Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania; .Roll: 38; Page: 841; Image: 273. Casper Sparr, 00010/00101 1810 Federal Census: Franklin, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 54; Page: 940; Image: 336.00. Casper Spahr, 00020/00010 1820 Federal Census: Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M33_101; Page: 82; Image: 115. Casper Spahr (indexed as Spaine), 100001/00110/ --Not found post-1820. Jacob Spahr (son of Casper Spahr) of Chambersburg, PA Franklin County Will Book C28: Jacob Spahr, yeoman, deceased. Letters of Administration dated 5 Nov 1811 given to John Rothbaust & George Risinger. Franklin County Orphans Court Records for the Estate of Jacob Spahr: 1. B53, record dated 8 Mar 1814: Administrators John Rothbaust & George Risinger produce an account, which is approved by the court. It is noted that the deceased was a late resident of Chambersburg. 2. B342: Checked but not compiled. 3. B397, record dated 21 Jan 1822: Petition of eldest son Frederick Spahr: That his late father died intestate leaving a widow and three children, to wit: Elizabeth intermarried with John Weaver, Frederick Spahr (your petitioner), and David Spahr (yet a minor, whose guardian is Philip Berlin). The deceased left a house and half lot in Chambersburg situate on Washington Street, which the petitioner desires to hold and pay the other heirs. 1800 Federal Census: Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania; .Roll: 38; Page: 845; Image: 275. Jacob Sparr, 10010/20100 --Projected family: 1. Jacob Spahr, age 26-45 2. Wife Unknown, age 16-26 3. Daughter Elizabeth, under 10 4. Son Frederick, under 10 5. Daughter Unknown, under 10 1810 Federal Census: Franklin, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 54; Page: 936; Image: 332.10. Jacob Spahr, 11010/00110 --Projected family: 1. Jacob Spahr, age 26-45 2. Wife Unknown, age 26-45 3. Daughter Elizabeth, age 16-26 4. Son Frederick, age 10-16 5. Son David, under 10

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: krieger7 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/15027.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to an IGI entry, Barnabus Foster Jones born 1803 in Pa died in Waltz, Wabash Co Ind 5 Feb 1871. His wife Elizabeth born Dec 1803 in Pa was the daughter of Samuel and Margaret(Wildesin) Rohrbach of york Co Pa .Samuel was the son of Lorentz and Anna Maria Catherine (Grokes) Rohrbach of York CO Pa. Children of Barnabus and Elizabeth given as Elizabeth, Margaret, Madison,Ann ,Oliver,Jeremiah Joseph,Lucinda and Emanuel. More later Nanette Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: edmorrill33 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/405.3215.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you checked the PA Archives yet for PA tax records of 1779-1783? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Jean, Thank you for your response. I appreciate your taking the time to look into this query. With a name like Zimmerman, you have to look for the vaiations as the name has many possibities dependent on how the census taker heard it pronounced. The "Z" letter in German has a "ts" sound. So, I have found the following variations in my research; Simmerman, Zimerman, Simerman, Sumermin (in 1790), Skimeron, Summerman and don't get me started on Carpenter. I believe if you check your 1800 index, you will find two Zimmermans in Somerset (Junior and Senior) and one in Berks Counties. You should also find a Michael Zimerman in Berks County. Thanks again for looking. ----- Original Message ----- From: <JEANFAZZ@aol.com> To: <payork@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 5:51 PM Subject: Re: [PAYork] Help locate the birthplace of these Zimmerman children > There are three Michael Zimmermans in the Index to the 1800 Census of > Pennsylvania. > The index only lists the head of households. > One in Somerset County and a Michael and Michael Jr., Berks County. > Jean > **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making > headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) > > > ********* > Visit the threaded archives of this list: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/PAYORK > ********* > Messages posted to the RootsWeb/Ancestry PAYORK Message Board are > gatewayed to this Mailing List. Remember that the author of gatewayed > messages may not be a list subscriber so please reply to gatewayed > messages by clicking on the link and replying on the board. > ************ > Visit the York County, Pennsylvania USGENWEB Project at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~payork/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PAYORK-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: davide621 Surnames: Jones, Rohrbach Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/15027/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for any information on Barnabas F Jones, Born in 1803. His wife was Elizabeth Rohrbach, born Dec 1803 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

There are three Michael Zimmermans in the Index to the 1800 Census of Pennsylvania. The index only lists the head of households. One in Somerset County and a Michael and Michael Jr., Berks County. Jean **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

My Zimmerman ancestors came from Germany about 1803 and settled in now WV. Zimmerman is the German word for Carpenter. On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 4:29 PM, David Zimmerman <zimmerman409@charter.net>wrote: > Michael and Elizabeth Zimmerman came to Allegheny County, PA about 1810, > but I can not determine where they came from. > Their children were all born in Pennsylvania according to the 1850 census. > > The following information is for their children and is considered to be > accurate: > > Elizabeth (aka Betsy) born 1795, died (unk) Married David Soles in > Allegheny County on 11 March, 1813. > William born 1796, died 1879 Married Elizabeth Jordan in Allegheny County > on 22 December, 1825. > Margaret born 4 April, 1800, died 25 April, 1881 Married William McKimens > in Westmoreland or Allegheny County in 1820. > Mary (or May) born 1808, Died 1865 Married James Jordan in unknown > location. > Harriet (aka Minah) born 1810, died (unk) Never married. > > Anyone with access to birth, baptism, christening or other church records > for your local county are requested, at your convenience, to see if a record > exists for these individuals. > There are Michael Zimmermans in numerous counties in Pennsylvania so the > potential exists for them to have come from anywhere in the state. > There is information, as yet not substantiated, that Margaret was born in > Lancaster County, Pa. > Your help in locating the birthplace for these children may lead to the > place the Zimmerman family lived before going to Allegheny County, Pa. > Just one brick at a time is helpful................... > Your help is most appreciated. > > > ********* > Visit the threaded archives of this list: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/PAYORK > ********* > Messages posted to the RootsWeb/Ancestry PAYORK Message Board are gatewayed > to this Mailing List. Remember that the author of gatewayed messages may > not be a list subscriber so please reply to gatewayed messages by clicking > on the link and replying on the board. > ************ > Visit the York County, Pennsylvania USGENWEB Project at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~payork/ <http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Epayork/> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PAYORK-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Michael and Elizabeth Zimmerman came to Allegheny County, PA about 1810, but I can not determine where they came from. Their children were all born in Pennsylvania according to the 1850 census. The following information is for their children and is considered to be accurate: Elizabeth (aka Betsy) born 1795, died (unk) Married David Soles in Allegheny County on 11 March, 1813. William born 1796, died 1879 Married Elizabeth Jordan in Allegheny County on 22 December, 1825. Margaret born 4 April, 1800, died 25 April, 1881 Married William McKimens in Westmoreland or Allegheny County in 1820. Mary (or May) born 1808, Died 1865 Married James Jordan in unknown location. Harriet (aka Minah) born 1810, died (unk) Never married. Anyone with access to birth, baptism, christening or other church records for your local county are requested, at your convenience, to see if a record exists for these individuals. There are Michael Zimmermans in numerous counties in Pennsylvania so the potential exists for them to have come from anywhere in the state. There is information, as yet not substantiated, that Margaret was born in Lancaster County, Pa. Your help in locating the birthplace for these children may lead to the place the Zimmerman family lived before going to Allegheny County, Pa. Just one brick at a time is helpful................... Your help is most appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: brookeehaynes Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/405.3215.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Unfortunately I have very little information on Andrew. I do have some info on one of his sons, Jacob Haynes. I found the following info in a book in the Kansas State Historical Society. It's an excerpt from a biographical sketch on my Great, Great, Great Grandfather Robert Patterson Haynes. Based on this info, I'm assuming that Jacob Haynes was born in PA around 1784. "Jacob Haynes, a native of Pennsylvania and the son of Andrew Haynes, who was also born there and who traced his ancestry to Germany. Grandfather Haynes (Andrew) followed farming all of his life; his son Jacob employed himself as a mechanic, and was engaged in the amory at Harper's Ferry, in the employ of the Government from 1810 until 1837. In the meantime he served in the War of 1812 and participated in the battle of Blandensburg. In 1837 he (Jacob)emigrated to Ohio and located on land in the vicinity of Chillicothe, where he engaged in farming and became well-to-do. He finally retired from active labor, and died in Bellbrook in 1872, at the age of eighty-eight years. He was a Democrat of the old Jacksonian type, and during his younger years belonged to the German Reformed Church. Later he identified himself with the Methodists. The mother of Mr. Haynes bore the maiden name of Mary Reed; she was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and was the daughter of William Reed a native of Co! unty Tyrone, Ireland, who emigrated to America, employed himself as a mechanic and married a Miss Patterson." Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: edmorrill33 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/405.3215.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Please give us some more info. When was Andrew born? Who did he marry and where? Where did he live when he left PA if he left? When did he die? What is the earliest census you know for sure that he is in? Why do you think he may have lived in York? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mbadders_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/5983.5985/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would love to see photos of those headstones if you've got them. My email is mbadders@gmail.com. Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Volume 2 for Adams County for seven complete townships now at the printer, available mid January 2009, for Berwick, Oxford, Hamilton, Reading, Tyrone, Huntington and Latimore Townships, by Dr. Neal O. Hively Connected survey map for the full seven townships is a companion to the printed index summary; 36 by 48 inches, four color. Complete index available for free review at http://www.paland.us for PA Original Land Records for York and Adams Counties. Intro to this published series by Dr. Charles H. Glatfelter, with Arthur Weaner as a consultant to this series. Copies of both Volume 2 and Map 2 will be available at the Adams County Historical Society, the York County Heritage Trust, on online from Dr. Hively. Check it out. A safe, healthy and blessed New Year to you all. Dr. Neal O. Hively

Related families: John Sheffer & wife Rebecca of Dover tp. Jacob Sheffer & wives Catharine & Maria of Dover tp. Daniel Sheffer/Shaffer of Dover tp. George Spahr & his wife Elizabeth of Warrington tp. David Sheffer of Dover tp. & later Butler tp., Adams County, PA Andrew Strayer & wife Catharine of Dover tp. George Ludwig Sheffer is my ancestor. Later, I will post data on his father Johannes Sheffer/Scheffer, who first resided in Leacock tp., Lancaster County, before migrating to Dover tp., York County, circa 1758. George Ludwig's family record is known only through circumstantial evidence, and revisions are likely necessary. I will need to make a second post to cover his land holdings. George Ludwig Sheffer allegedly married Maria Catharina Spahr, daughter of Casper Spahr & his wife Anna Margaretha Mehl. Evidence of her parentage is probable but not proven conclusively. George Scheffer resided on Casper Spahr's real estate as surveys prove, and Casper's last will & testament probated in Chambersburg indicates that daughter Caty had already received her full inheritance. He also notes a bond due his estate from "George Sheavor" per an agreement in "Little York." Other evidence proves Casper's migration from Dover tp. to Chambersburg. Casper Spahr's son Jacob Spahr sponsored one of George Scheffer's children at his baptism. Seeking contact with anyone who can help flesh out the family record. I would also love it if someone could check these deed references, which involve a George Sheffer of York tp. who obtained land in Straban: York County Deed G400: George Sheffer, yeoman, of York tp. mort.to Valentine Krantz, yeoman, of York Town 166A Straban tp., adjoining Samuel Houldsworth, John Flemming, John Galbraith, and others: HISTORY: Same tract that George Sheffer lately purchased at a sheriff’s sale. --4 Sep 1783 George Sheffer to John Spangler, 2B-287, Straban, 1784 George Sheffer & ux to James Fleming, 2I-235, Straban, 1793 This is POSSIBLY the George of Dover, although I have my doubts. But the information contained within--especially the 1793 record--should be conclusive. George Ludwig Sheffer of Dover tp., York County, PA TAX SEARCH: I have had neither time nor opportunity to view complete runs of York County tax lists. From 1779-1783 I find only one George Schaeffer in York County proper (excluding modern-day Adams townships). He appears where expected—Dover tp.—but then seems to move to York tp. BUT, I find deed records for a George Schaeffer in York tp. proving that he acquired land in Straban tp. There are later deeds for this George that I have not checked—perhaps they will show him to be the man of Dover or maybe a different George Schaeffer. But, if it is not him in York tp., then why was he not enumerated in Dover tp. or an adjoining area? Dover tp. (1779-1783): George Shafer, 1780 (no land) York tp. (1779-1783): George Sheffer, 1781-1783 (no land; 2 males, 2 females ’83) Dover tp., York County, PA (checked only 1812-17): George Sheffer, 1812-1817, 220A (farmer ’15-17) Dover tp., York County, PA (checked only 1829-1831): George Sheffer, 1829-1831, 225A (heirs ’31) ESTATE SEARCH: Of great significance, please note the persons indebted to the estate. These are probably sons and sons-in-law. Records prove sons David and John as well as son-in-law Andrew Strayer, all of whom appear. Son Jacob does not appear—but was his full name George Jacob—and hence the George Sheffer below? A George Spahr married an Elisabeth Shaffer. This George’s wife lived 1779 to 1863. They appear in scattered records linked to George Sheffer’s known children. I believe him to be a son-in-law. A Daniel Shaffer died testate in Dover tp. in 1832. He is probably a son who left no heirs besides his wife Elizabeth. That leaves David Bender for whom I have found nothing. York County Estate File: George Sheffer of Dover tp. (1829) 1. Last will & testament, writ 16 Feb 1825, probated 3 Aug 1829. a. Wife Catharina. b. Real estate not to be sold until after his wife’s decease. c. “All my estate real and personal be equally divided amongst all my children excepting the shares coming to Elizabeth and that is to go to her children but all the money that I advanced to my children is to be reduced of before a divident is made and the property that I left to my wife is likewise to be equally divided among my children in the same manner after her deceased and the interest of the money is to come to my daughter Elizabeth’s children…..” d. Executors: Son John Sheffer and Son-in-law Andrew Strayer. e. Signed: Georg Schefer f. Witnessed by Wm. Caldwell & Jacob Sheffer. 2. Inventory dated 1 Aug 1829, signed by Wm. Caldwell & Jacob Shaffer: Book accounts are listed for the following persons (amount owed is given): g. George Spahr, $348.36 h. David Sheffer, $133.33 i. Daniel Sheffer, $887.00 j. George Sheffer, $454.27 k. David Bender, $350.00 l. Andrew Strayer, $500.00 m. John Sheffer, $266.67 3. An inventory dated 23 Jan 1846 is provided for the estate in the possession of the deceased’s wife Catharine Sheffer. (Ed. Note: This record suggests the widow was now deceased, with the executors carrying out the provisions made in the above testament.) 4. Two accounts, including the widow’s items, were not copied. The inventory and testament have been copied and are located in the Shaffer Family File. CEMETERY SEARCH: I have not viewed the actual tombstones. I would love to see a picture that confirms “George L. Schefer” and wife “Catharine Scheffer, wife of Lewis George.” The name George Lewis (or Ludwig) is what links the George of Dover tp. to the George of early Lancaster. Strayer’s Cemetery, Dover tp., York County, PA: SCHEFER GEORGE L. 7/9/1755 6/27/1829 73-11-18 SCHEFFER CATHARINE 8/9/1760 12/19/1845 85-4-10 W/O LEWIS GEORGE CHURCH SEARCH: Note that the Sheffer and Stauch families are linked on more than a few occasions. I surmise that one or more of the Stauch women is surnamed Sheffer. Lancaster Reformed KB, Lancaster County, PA: John Scheffer & Anna Maria had baptized: 1. George Jacob, b. 28 Sep 1753, sp. John Jacob Hollinger & wife 2. George Ludwig, b. 16 Jul 1755, sp. Ludwig Schmit Strayer’s Reformed KB, Dover tp., York County, PA: George Schaffer sp ch/o Joh. Dewis & Maria Elisabeth on 13 Mar 1778. George Schafer & his wife Catharine sp ch/o George Stauch & his wife Julianna circa 1804. Strayer’s Lutheran KB, Dover tp., York County, PA: George Schafer & his wife Catharina had baptized: 1. Jacob, b. 23 Dec -----, bp. 15 Feb ----- sp. Jacob Spahr 2. David, b. 2 Aug -----, bp. 15 Aug ----- sp. Andrew & Elisabeth Stauch 3. Cattrine, b. 16 Feb 1799, bp. 31 Mar 1799, sp. ----- Breneman --Note: Son Jacob was probably born about 1791 and son David about 1793. The original church book needs to be viewed in order to understand the layout. George Schafer sp ch/o Andreas & Elisabeth Stauch on 21 May 1786 George & Catharine Shaefer sp ch/o John & Catharine Spier on 21 Aug ---- (circa 1791) George Schafer & his wife Cattrina sp ch/o Jacob & Cattrina Staug on 1 Jan 1798 Johannes Schafer & his wife Rebecca had baptized: 1. Henrich, b. 29 Mar 1808, sp. George & Catharine Schafer 2. Salome, b. 6 Oct 1812, sp. Peter & Elizabeth Julius 3. Elizabeth, b. 6 Dec 1813, sp. George Schafer & his wife Catharine 4. Catharine, b. 29 Jan 1818, sp. Andreas Steer & Catharine 5. Maria, b. 14 Mar 1823, sp. ----------- CENSUS SEARCH: 1790 Federal Census: Dover, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M637_9; Image: 0209. George Sheffer, 2-3-5 --Projected family: 1. George Sheffer, male over age 16 2. Wife Catharina, female 3. Son John, male under 16 4. Daughter Catharina, female 5. Daughter Elizabeth, female (presumed) 6. Son Jacob, male under 16 7. ????? Four other residents uncertain. It is possible that George’s parents resided in this household. 1800 Federal Census: Dover, York, Pennsylvania; .Roll: 44; Page: 1334; Image: 174. George Sheffer, 12010/01110 (enumerated next to George Spahr, Sr.) --Projected family: 1. George Sheffer, age 26-45 2. Wife Catharina, age 26-45 3. Daughter Catharina, age 16-26 4. Son John, age 10-16 5. Daughter Unknown, age 10-16 6. Son Jacob, age 10-16 7. Son David, under 10 1810 Federal Census: Dover, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 57; Page: 168; Image: 175.00. George Sheffer, 10201/00001 John Sheffer, 20010/00100 --Enumerated next to each other. --Project family: 1. George Sheffer, over age 45 2. Wife Catharina, over age 45 3. Son Jacob, age 16-26 4. Son David, age 16-26 5. Son Daniel, under 10 1820 Federal Census: Dover, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M33_114; Page: 65; Image: 89. David Sheffer, joiner, 000110/00010/0002 -----------(separated by three houses)------------ Geo. Sheffer, 000101/00001/-------- Jacob Sheffer, far., 100100/20100/0100 Jno. Sheffer, far., 120010/40110/0200 -----------(last three enumerated next to each other) 1830 Federal Census: Not found yet. Of note, an Andrew Wyer (Strayer?) resides between John & Jacob Shaffer—where the widow, if alive, should be. A woman aged 80-90 resides there. 1840 Federal Census: Dover, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 501; Page: 105. John Shaffer, 00100001-----/00010001----- ------(separated by the household of John Bush)) Widow Shaffer, ------------/0000000001----- (female aged 70-80) Jacob Shaffer, 1010101------/0010101-----

Related Family: Peter Boas of York Town Jacob Scheffer of York Town and later Dover Township, York County, PA I have seen this Jacob Sheffer errantly confused with George Jacob Sheffer of Codorus tp.; however, the records below should clearly indicate that this Jacob resided in York Town before removing to Dover in Dover tp. after marrying the widow of Melchior Benedict. His last will & testament names six children. Records below indicate that Jacob, John, and Anna Maria (wife of Peter Boas) resided in York Town until at least the early 1790's. I suspect that further research could prove the spouses of daughters Elisabeth & Margaret, as well as add further light on Jacob himself. I have not fully researched this family. He is not related to my own; however, the confusion caused by the commonality of names requires that his family be fleshed out so that I can exclude it from my own relations. Any assistance greatly appreciated. TAX SEARCH: York tp. (1779-1783): John Sheffer, 1779-1783, 100A (2 males, 2 females ’83) George Sheffer, 1781-1783 (no land; 2 males, 2 females ’83) Jacob Shaefer, 1781-1783, freeman York Town Jacob Sheffer, 1779-1783 (cordwainer ’79; house & lot ’79; 1 male, 1 female, 1 servant, 3 Negroes ’83) Jacob Sheffer, 1779, 1781-1783 (missing ’80; junior ’81-83; 1 male, 1 female, 1 servant, 2 Negroes ’83) PROBATE SEARCH: York County Estate File: Jacob Sheffer (1794), Dover tp. 1. Last will & testament dated 16 Jul 1794 a. Wife Maria Catharina has right to his lot in Dovertown for the rest of her natural life; therefore, it is to be sold and divided amongst his heirs. b. He names his five children: Jacob Sheffer, John Sheffer, Anna Maria intermarried with Peter Boss, Elisabeth Sheffer, and Margaret Sheffer. c. Executor: [Not compiled] d. Witnessed by John Sharp & Ulrich Derr York County Estate File: Catharine Sheffer (1796), widow, Dover tp. 1. Her last will & testament dated 18 Feb 1796 identifies the following children: a. Catharine intermarried with Anthony Slothours b. Savena (her youngest daughter) intermarried with Philip Hoffman c. Melchior Benedict (her youngest son) d. Philip Benedict (her eldest son) e. Elizabeth intermarried with Conrad Stouchenberger f. Barbara intermarried with Charles Crim g. Margaret intermarried with Frederick Bakers h. Christina intermarried with Joseph Seip i. George Benedict j. Michael Peter k. Nicholas Benedict CHURCH SEARCH: York Lutheran KB (quite a few under Shafer post-1780 not compiled): NOTE: Marriage records not currently available. There may be some early Sheffer marriages. KEY: The man below appears is a different Jacob Sheffer than the man residing in Codorus Township: Jacob Schafer & his wife had baptized: 1. Anna Maria, b. 13 Nov 1755 Jacob Shafer & his wife Elizabeth had baptized: 1. Mary Elizabeth, born 3 A.M., January , 10, 1760, baptized June 28, 1761 2. John Shäfer [ Shafer ] of Jacob and Elizabeth, born October 23, 1761, baptized 9 May 1762. (Died June 2, 1762 in convulsions at 4 P.M..) John Schaeffer, son of Jacob and Elizabeth, godson of John Welsch (son of Jacob) and Anna Margaret (daughter of George Doerr); was born October 23, 1761, died of convulsive fits June 2, 1762 and was buried June 3, 1762 in our churchyard. DEED SEARCH: The following deeds are likely connected to this family but have not yet been searched. I would greatly appreciate any assistance. Jacob Shaffer from Jacob Dautel, 2B-157, York, 1783 Jacob Shaffer & wife to Peter Boas, 2B-158, 1783, York Jacob Shaffer, Sr., to Jacob Shaffer, 2G-294, York, 1791 York County Deed F316: Jacob Scheffer, cordwainer, & his wife Elizabeth of York Town mort.to Jacob Dautel, tanner, of same --Lot 65 in the town of York, situate on the corner of George & Philadelphia streets: HISTORY: Same lot (late belonging to the estate of George Stevenson) that the county sheriff granted 8 June 1774 to Thomas Hartley. On 18 Aug last past, Thomas Hartley sold the same to Jacob Dautel. On equal date herewith, the said Jacob Dautel sold the same to Jacob Scheffer, the first party hereto. --2 Mar 1775: George Craft, Geo. Lewis Lesler [sic from available transcription: could this be Geo. Lewis Scheffer???] --Anna Maria Dautel, widow & administrator of Jacob Dautel, ack.sat. 8 May 1782. York County Deed H382: Jacob Schaeffer, the elder, of Dover tp. mort.to Jacob Schaeffer, Jr., & John Schaeffer, cordwainers, both of York Town --A house and lot situate in the Town of York, it being a corner lot on George & Philadelphia streets, adjoining Peter Boose, and now in the occupation of the said Jacob Schaeffer, the younger. --1 Jul 1790: John Drally, Ben Kurtz. --Jacob Schaeffer, Jr., & John Schaeffer ack.sat. 28 Jul 1790. York County Deed F2-513: Jacob Shaffer & his wife Catharine of Dover tp. (she being late Catharine Benedict, the widow of Melchior Benedict, yeoman, late of same) enf-rel.to Conrad Stauseberg & Jacob Schreiber, husbandman, both of York Town 122A Dover tp.: HISTORY: By his last will & testament dated 17 Aug 1785, Melchior Benedict devised the same tract unto his wife Catharine, the first party hereto. --23 Aug 1790: Jacob Hahn & Ludwig Craft CENSUS SEARCH: Not yet ascertainable in census records. He would be one of the Jacob Shaffer's enumerated in 1790.