(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