Genealogical Gleanings from The Lancaster Journal, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Genealogical Gleanings from The Lancaster Journal Lancaster County, Pennsylvania compiled by Rita Schive Mowrer HE LANCASTER Journal was first published on I7 June 1794. In 1839 it merged with the Intelligencer & Weekly Advertiser, founded in 1799, to become the progenitor of the IntelligencerJournal. The excerpts that follow have been taken from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania newspapers held by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. The reports of marriages and deaths are by no means limited to Lancaster county; there are many references to the city of Philadelphia, as well as to the counties of Chester, Dauphin, Lebanon, York, Adams and Cumberland. Baltimore, and the states of Maryland and Virginia also receive notice. The "public notices" include reports of runaway indentured servants and slaves. Of particular interest are the death notices of many Revolutionary War officers. T 21 June 1800 TAKE NOTICE That my Wife Mary hath eloped from my bed and board. This is therefore to forewarn all Persons from trusting her on my account as I am determined to pay no debts of contracting from this date. John M'Diermot. RANAWAY from the subscriber living at Hopewell Forge — Malatta named John Baptist, age about 22 years, apprenticed to learn to be a Hammer-man. Samuel Jones. 28 June 1800 CHINESE DOCTOR Dr. John Howard, lately from Canton in China, now living in North Queen street in the third square from the Court House, Lancaster. 5 July 1800 Died in Philadelphia, on Thursday week last, in the 35th year of his age, Mr. George Lauman, formerly merchant of that place. 75 Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 76 25 August 1800 Died in this Borough on Monday night, Mr. Christian Bender, son of Mr. Michael Bender in the prime of his life being about 22 years of age. (Died as a result of an accidental shooting.) 13 September 1800 The body of a man was found on Friday evening the 5th inst. on the road between the two Chicques one mile above Cochran's tavern. It appears that his name was James Hesellet and that he had lately resided in Cumberland County. 5 September 1800 GEORGE-TOWN Died of the Yellow Fever, yesterday evening, Mr. Clotworthy O'Neale. 4 October 1800 Died on Wednesday the 17th ult. in the 84th year of his age, Mr. Robert Speer of Donegal township, Lancaster county. His remains were interred in the Churchyard of Donegal Meeting house on the Friday following. On Thursday the 18th died in the 84th year of his age, Mr. Philip Shaeffer, Merchant of Baltimore. He has left a Widow and 5 children. On Thursday the 25th departed this life in the 28th year of his age after a tedious illness, Mr. Christopher Reigart of this Borough. He was interred in the Moravian Burial ground. 1 November 1800 Died at Philadelphia on Monday morning last, Mr. Josiah Hewes Anthony of that city, merchant. Died on Friday the 24th inst. in the 27th year of his age, Mr. Henry G. Slough, son of Mr. Matthias Slough of this Borough. Died on Sunday night last in the 11th year of her age, Miss Margaret Hand, youngest daughter of Gen. Edward Hand. On Tuesday her remains were taken from the House of Judge Yates and interred in the Burial ground of the Episcopal church. 29 November 1800 Died in this Borough Mr. Johann George Dosh, aged 74 years. He weighted upwards of 400 pounds. Died also Mr. Henry Dehoff Senr., in the 63rd year of his age. Died Mrs. Hook, late of Baltimore, daughter of Mr. Henry Lechler of this Borough, in the 35th year of her age. Died on Sunday the 16th inst. in Strasburg township, Lancaster county, Mr. Jacob Foutz, aged 86 years. He was buried on the following Tuesday. Died in Philadelphia, John Nicholson Esq., late Comptroller General of the State of Pennsylvania. 77 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 6 December 1800 On Sunday last, Mr. Jacob Musser, son of Jacob Musser of Lampeter township was thrown from his horse. In the fall his head struck a tree, which put a period to his life instantly. Married on Friday, the 21st ult. at Friends meeting house in Columbia, Jonathan Mifflin, esquire, to Miss Susanna Wright. 24 January 1801 Died yesterday morning in the 54th year of his age, Mr. Jacob Lahn, late editor of the German paper printed in this borough entitled Americanishe Staatsbothe. Mr. L. was a native of Frankfort, on the Maine, he has resided in this town upwards of 12 years. 19 January 1801 Manheim TWELVE DOLLARS REWARD STOP THE ROGUE Whereas a notorious vagabond, named Charles Keef, a weaver by trade, has stole my wife Elizabeth, in consequence of which they have both absconded. She is a native of Manheim, her surname is Williamson. Thomas O'Neal. 31 January 1801 Died on Sunday morning last at Middletown, Mr. John Lauman, son of the late Mr. Ludwick Lauman of Borough, deceased. He was aged 38 years, I month, 15 days. 4 February 1801 Married in this borough, Mr. George King to Miss Susan Gimperlin. Married on Sunday last, Mr: Michael Callaghan to Miss Sophia Weidel. Married, same evening, Mr. George Trissler to Miss Kitty Erler. Married on the 26th ult., at Columbia, by the Rev. Joseph Clarkson, Peter DeHaven, Esq. to Miss Sally E. Atlee. Died on Friday last Mrs. Christiana Metzger, wife of Mr. John Metzger of this Borough, in the 37th year of her age. 14 February 1801 Died on Monday last, Mr. Samuel Boyd, of this Borough in the 66th year of his age and on Wednesday, at half past two o'clock in the afternoon his remains were interred in the Presbyterian Burial ground. 7 March 1801 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living near Shepherd's town, Berkeley county, Virginia, sometime in December 1799, a negro man known about home by the name of Briscoe's Lancaster Journal1800-1809 78 Jerry but calls himself Jerry Arthur. He has a wife near Levi Martin. Key's ferry owned by Mr. John Grove. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Chambersburg on the 29th of November 1800, an apprentice to the gunsmith business, named Malcha Fortney, about 18 years Abraham Switzer. of age. 21 March 1801 ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD For bringing Obadiah Williams to Winchester, in Virginia. He calls himself Washington Randolf who made his escape from Fredericktown, Maryland on the 15th day of December. Said Williams is a Isaac Brown. notorious horse thief. 4 April 1801 CAUTION Whereas my wife Mary, has eloped from my bed and board with out any just cause. John Pollock. 11 April 1801 Married on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Baker, Mr. John Weaver to Miss Elizabeth Albright, daughter of Mr. Elias Albright all of this Borough. 9 May 1801 Died on Wednesday, the 29th of April last, Margaret Galbraith, wife of Samuel S. Galbraith esq. of Donegal township, Lancaster county. Interred in the Donegal Presbyterian burial ground. 23 May 1801 Married, the 8th inst. by the right reverend bishop Carroll, Robert Goodloe Harper, esq. to Miss Carroll, daughter of Charles Carroll, esq. of Carrolton. Married in this Borough, on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. William Parks to Miss Rachel Fleming, both of Great Valley, Chester county. The same evening, by the Rev. Mr. Baker, Jacob Carpenter, Esq. State Treasurer, to Miss Kitty Martin, both of this Borough. Married in Philadelphia on Thursday week last by R. Wharton, esq. John Heister, esq. of Reading, Berks, to Miss Margaret Fries, daughter of Mr. John Fries of Philadelphia. RAN AWAY The 18th inst. from the subscriber living in Conestogoe township, Lancaster County, an apprentice to the Blacksmith business named Isaac Doyle, 21 years of age. 13 June 1801 Departed this life on Saturday the 30th of May last, in the borough of Lebanon, Rudolph Kelker, jun. esquire, in the 79 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 33rd year of his age, his remains were deposited on Sunday afternoon in the burying ground of the German reformed church. Died in this borough on Saturday last in the 49th year of his age, John Wilkes Kittera, esq. late representative from this county in the congress of the United States and on Monday evening his body was committed to the earth, in the Presbyterian burial ground. He left a widow and six small children. Frederich Augustus Muhlenberg, esq. late receiver-general of the land office, died at the age of 51 years. He left a widow and 6 children. 20 June 1801 Died on the 11th of May, at Bermuda whither she had retired for the restoration of her health, Mrs. Bingham, consort of the hon. William Bingham, of Philadelphia. 27 June 1801 RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Strasburgh township, Lancaster county on Thursday, the 25th inst. an apprentice to the plaistering business, named John Wilson, about 18 years of age, speaks English and German tolerably well. John Ash. 4 July 1801 Died (at his house on the York side of Wright's ferry) on Thursday the 25th ult. Captain Jacob Stake, in the 45th year of his age. He served as an officer during the American revolutionary war. He has left a widow and six children three of whom, by the last wife, are small and helpless. 11 July 1801 Lewistown, Pa. 2 July Ferrald Tully and John Alexander killed by lightning. Mr. Pedan, a schoolmaster was knocked down and severely stunned but is recovering. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in East Cain township, Chester county, Maryland on Monday the 22nd day of June last, an apprentice lad named Samuel M'Golrake about 18 years old. Robert Miller. 25 July 1801 Died in this borough on the 12th inst. Mrs. Krug, wife of Valentine Krug. Died on Wednesday the 8th inst. Mr. Charles Thalman, printer, was building hay on a wagon, on Mr. Francis Bailey's farm when the horses started suddenly, threw him to the ground and broke his back, which put a period to his life the Friday following. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the night of the 20th inst. a black boy named Elija Domanic. Benjamin Brooks, Gulph Mills, Montgomery County. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 80 15 August 1801 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Lancaster Pa. on Saturday night the 1st inst. an apprentice lad named David Trissler, by trade a cabinet maker about 19 years of age. Michael Stoner. Died on Monday the 10th inst. of a Nervous Fever, Catharine Bradburn daughter of John and Mary Bradburn, of this Borough in the eighth year of her age. 29 August 1801 Died on Friday last, in a very advanced age, Mr. Henry Zank of this borough. RAN AWAY on the night of the 26th inst. from the subscriber, living in the borough of Lancaster, an apprentice to the shoemaking business named Jacob Shinour, 18 or 19 years of age. Two NEGROES — lodged in the jail of this county — named George Jackson and John Jackson. Both say they came from Hampton, Northampton county, Va. say they lived with col John Colben at Gibben's forge. They are supposed to be ran-aways. John Kerr, prison keeper. 19 September 1801 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Hager's-town, Md. a German servant lad, named George Michael, about 19 years of age, a nailer by trade, speaks good English, having been about 10 years in this country. (Sept. 8) N. Rochester. 26 September 1801 Died on the 20th inst. at his Lodgings at Mr. Slaymaker's tavern in this borough, colonel Frederick Antes, in the 73rd year of his age. Died on the 17th inst. Dr. David Jackson. Died, at the Lazaretto, Dr. Hall, visiting physician at that establishment. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster, on the 16th day of September an indented servant man named Jonas Linck about 45 years. Christopher Hager. 10 October 1801 Married on Thursday the 8th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Clarkson, Mr. David Witmer, son of David Witmer, Esq., to Miss Ann Wallace, both of Lancaster county. 81 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Married on Monday evening last in Philadelphia by the Rev. Dr. Smith, Mr. Casper Fordney of Lancaster to Miss Maria Beates of Philadelphia. 17 October 1801 Married on Tuesday evening last by the rev. Mr. Beeker, Mr. Conrad Doll to Miss Mary Trissler, all of this borough. Departed this life on Sunday the 18th inst., Miss Mary Weaver, daughter of Captain Jacob Weaver, of this borough in the 24th year of her age. On Monday following her remains were interred in the German Presbyterian burial ground. 24 October 1801 RAY AWAY on Sunday last, the 25th inst. from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster, an indented German servant lad named Abraham Peter Brockerman about 19 or 20 years of age, has worked at the tanning business. Jacob Krug. RAN AWAY from the custody of the subscriber on Tuesday night the 27th inst. a man named James Stewart about 40 Christian Moses: years of age. 14 November 1801 INFORMATION WANTED If a certain Robert Wiley, from near Loughbricklands, in the county of Down, in Ireland, who some time ago resided in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, but who removed to some part of the state of Virginia, be now living, it is requested by an aged mother, his sister and brothers lately come into this country, that he will immediately write them the place of his abode; directing his letter to Elizabeth Wiley, care of James Scarhig, merchant, Baltimore. Married on Monday evening, the 19th inst. by the Rev. Henry Muhlenberg, Mr. George Bryan to Miss Ann Maria Steinman, daughter of Mr. Frederick Steinman all of this borough. 28 November 1801 26 December 1801 HUMANITY Peter Nugent's wife Mary, informs him, if living, that she and her two sons, John and James only, are living in Maytown, Lancaster county, Pa. and are exceedingly impatient to see him, or at least to hear from him. Said Nugent, is a man low in stature, about 35 years of age, was bred in Omagh, in the north of Ireland, followed the Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 82 reed making business and acted in capacity of an English teacher for several years in Lancaster county. He was in Philadelphia last June, wore a dark mist coat, a printed green casimere jacket and olive thickset trowsers. Married a few days ago, Mr. Josiah Lochart, of this borough, to a young lady from the country. Married on Monday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Abraham Rupley of Harrisburg to Miss Maria Moore of this borough. Married on Thursday evening last, Mr. George Weitzel to Mrs. Elizabeth Fordney both of this borough. Married on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, Mr. George Fondersmith to Miss Elizabeth Shindel, both of Strasburgh village. Died very suddenly, in Leacock township in this county, on Wednesday the 16th inst. in the 73rd year of his age, Mr. Robert Martin a native of Scotland. Died on Saturday, the 12th inst. in the 73rd year of her age, Margaret Mercer, wife of James Mercer, esq. of Strasburgh township in this county. 16 January 1802 Died in Salisbury township Mrs. Margaret Galt of Pequa, aged 72 )rears of age. Died on Wednesday night last in Donegal, Mrs. Lydia Chambers, relict of the late Stephen Chambers, Esq. of this borough. Her remains were brought to town and interred in the English Episcopal churchyard. A private in the marine corps of the United States, who died on board the frigate Congress, at sea, on the 29th of August 1800 desired that his effects, consisting of cloathes, etc. or the amount thereof, should be delivered to a certain Thomas Donoghan, then residing in Philadelphia. The said Donaghan is therefore requested to make himself known to the subscriber, that arrangements. may be made to settle the above business. Also, the friends, of James Fleet Clarke, sergeant in said corps, who died on board said frigate, in Norfolk harbour, on the 9th of July, 1800, may by a proper application to the subscriber, obtain the amount of said Clarke's effects. SHANLY JOHNSON 83 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Also, James Tucker, a private in said corps, who served on board said frigate, discharged at Washington City, on the 31st of July, 1801, may, by applying to the subscriber, obtain a sum of money due him from the estate of Jacob Paschall deceased. Letters addressed to me, in the borough of Lancaster, Pennsylvania will be promptly attended to. Saml. Llewellyn, Lieut. of Marines. 30 January 1802 Died on Wednesday last, in the 64th year of his age, Mr. John Musser an old and respectable inhabitant of Lancaster, interred in the family burial ground. Died in Philadelphia, on Friday the 22nd inst. in the 75th year of his age, Mr. John Maxwell Nesbitt. 13 February 1802 INFORMATION WANTED. If a certain William Morris from Finrona, in the county of Tyrone, Ireland, who some time ago resided in Northumberland county, near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, be now living, it is requested by his sister Ann M'Kinney, and family, lately come into this country, that he will immediately write them the place of his present abode; directing his letter to Alexander M'Intire, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 20 February 1802 Died in this borough on Saturday last, James Alexander, sergeant-at-arms for the senate of this state. On Monday his remains were interred in the Presbyterian burial ground. CAUTION. Whereas my wife Peggy has eloped from my bed and board without just cause, this is therefore to warn all persons from trusting her on my account as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting, from this date. John Hanner. 6 March 1802 Died in this borough on Wednesday the 24th ult. in the 58th year of his age, Mr. Andrew Keiss. Interred in the Lutheran burial ground. On Thursday morning last (says the Carlisle Gazelle of Feb. 10) John Pist, blacksmith, of Shippenburgh, put an end to his life by hanging himself with his apron in his shop. He has left a widow and four small children. Departed this life Bretz of Northampton county. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 84 13 March 1802 Died in Cocalico township on Monday Evening last, aged about 61 years the Rev. John Christian Wilms, Pastor of the German Reformed Congregation. Married at Lancaster on Thursday last, Mr. Jacob Lefever to Miss Catharine Meck, daughter of Philip Meck, both of Lampeter township. 20 March 1802 Carlisle, March 10. On Sunday morning last John Rhodes, the driver of Baltimore stage was found dead in the street, before the door of Mr. N. Wheakley. The inquest were of the opinion that in a fit of delirium he got out of the window and fell 20 ft. to the pavement. 10 April 1802 Died, last week, in the House of Employment, near Lancaster, Mrs. Mary Curren aged 99 years. She was a native of Scotland. RAN Away from the subscriber living in Lampeter township, Lancaster county, Frank, a negro man, a native of Lancaster county, Pa. about age 80. Edward Hand. N. B. I am well informed that Frank is possessed of a sealed certificate which belonged to a free negro man called Prince or Prince Wheel, now dead, that he intends passing by that name. 1 May 1802 Died on the night of Wednesday last, in the 22nd year of her age, Miss Eliza Graeff, eldest daughter of George Graeff, Esq. of this borough. Died in this borough, on Wednesday night last, Mr. Robert Dawson, proprietor and manufacturer of the patent bolting cloths. Mr. Dawson was about 50 years of age, a native of Ireland. MADE HIS ESCAPE from the subscriber, constable of West Fallowfield township, Chester county on the 24th inst, a certain John Ballentine of West Marlborough township, collier; after being taken in custody by virtue of warrent in behalf of this commonwealth. William Stringar, Const. 8 May 1802 Married on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, Mr. John Burnside, printer, to Miss Kitty App of this borough. Margaret Church, wife of William Church, hatter, in the village of Strasburg, near Lancaster, escaped from her friends on the night of the 5th inst. in a deranged state of mind. 85 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 15 May 1802 RAN AWAY from the subscriber, in Manor township, Lancaster County, an apprentice lad, (bound by the overseers of the poor of this borough), named Adam Dombach. Jacob Stahler, Taylor. 22 May 1802 Died suddenly in Philadelphia, on Thursday last, Mr. Jacob Maters, late of this borough and formerly consul at Cape Francois. 26 June 1802 RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living at Columbia a negro man called Cesar Rodney, about 22 years of age. It is supposed he is in company with a negro wench and is gone towards Philadelphia having been raised by Mr. Wirtz of that city. Frederick Stump. 3 July 1802 Died on Thursday evening, the 24th of this inst. Mr. Stephen Martin of this borough, aged 74 years and about 10 months. He was born in Germany and lived in that country the early part of his life. He was for upwards of 50 years a resident in Pennsylvania. 10 July 1802 Trenton, June 21. MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT, Barnsborough, Gloucester County, June 10th, 1802. On the 8th inst. Mr. Jeremiah Mahong was accidently shot. He was about 23 years of age, (he was accidentally shot by his wife, aged 17, they were married 2 weeks). Lancaster. On the night of Saturday last, Mr. James Reed, of Martick twp. in this county, with' his apprentice boy and three horses were unfortunately drowned in Pequea Creek. Mr. Reed left a wife and 4 small children to lament their loss. 17 July 1802 Married in this borough, on Wednesday last, John Johnston, esq. late of the Federal City, to Miss Rachel Robinson. 31 July 1802 Died on Wednesday July the 14th William Johnson, esq. late resident of the town of Meadville at the house of Dr. William Thompson in Chester county. 14 August 1802 Married on Tuesday last by the Rev. Dr. Becker, Rev. Charles Helfensteine of Lancaster county to Miss Catherine Garnard of Sinking Spring, Berks county. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the village of Strasburg, Lancaster county an apprentice lad named John Handly about 20 years of age. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 86 21 August 1802 Died in this borough, in the 29th year of his age, George Henry Keppele, esq. 4 September 1802 RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Hempfield twp., Lancaster county on Monday evening the 23rd ult. an apprentice to the Miller trade, name Adam Glees, a native of the borough of Lancaster. Christian Huber. On Saturday night last, three children belonging to Frederick Spar of Chester county were struck with lightning, two were struck dead. 18 September 1802 Departed this life on the 15th inst. Louisa Kitlera, youngest daughter of the late John W. Kittere, esq. of this borough, aged 2 years and 9 months. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the village of Strasburg, Lancaster county an indented apprentice to the lock making business named David Drum, 18 years of age. John Tillicke. 25 September 1802 Died on the 12th inst. at Newton, Bucks county, Mr. Robert Dickson one of the editors of the Intelligencer, age about 37 years of age. Died on Thursday last, John Hufnagle, youngest son of P. Hufnagle, Jr. in the 6th year of his age. Died on Tuesday morning, Mr. Matthias Huber of this borough in the 38th year of his age and left a wife and 6 children. On the evening of the 19th inst. Mr. Jacob Crider of Hempfield twp. Lancaster county, 36 years of age. He was subject to fits and it is supposed he had taken one, he fell on the wet ground and smothered in the mud. He left a wife and 5 small children. 16 October 1802 RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in the borough of Lancaster county, an indented apprentice to the Tailor business, named Anis Dennis about 17 years of age. George Messersmith. 23 October 1802 Died at Chestnutlevel on Monday, the 11th inst. at the house of Robert King esq., Jane King Elliott, aged 21 months. Died at his house in Columbia on Thursday last, Mr. Frederick Stump aged 52 years, late proprietor of the ferry at that place. He left a widow and 6 small children. 87 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Died on the 26th of September last on his passage from Cape Francois to Baltimore, Mr. J. Lewis Heck eldest son of Mr. Lewis Heck of this borough. 30 October 1802 IF A CERTAIN William Smith, from near Trillick, in the county of Tyrone, in Ireland, who some time ago resided in Carlisle, Pa. with a Mr. Daniel Dunlap, be now living, it is requested by his brother-in-law, James Alexander and family, lately come into this country, that he will immediately write them the place of his abode; directing his letter to said Alexander, and care of Joseph Walker, Esq. in Sadbury township, Lancaster county, Pa. 13 November 1802 Departed this life, on Thursday the 4th inst. in the 77th year of her age near Harrisburg (where she was on a visit to her daughter) Mrs. Margaret Kirkpatrick, mother of Mr. William Kirkpatrick of this borough. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Lampeter township, Lancaster county on the 10th inst. an indented apprentice to the gunbarrel forging business named John Bond. James Bryan. 20 November 1802 Died on Saturday last in the 41st year of her age, Mrs. Sophia Heinitsh, wife of Mr. Charles Heinitsh of this borough. Died at Columbia, on Thursday last, Mr. Mathiot. 27 November 1802 Mr. John Mathiot whose death we mentioned in our last, was in the 42nd year of his age and has left a widow and 10 children. Died in this borough on the night of Saturday last, Mr. Matthew Llewellyn, son-in-law of Mr. Jacob Dickert of this place, in the 31st year of his age. THREE FARTHINGS REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster, on Monday the 15th inst. an indented apprentice to the cord waining business named Collin M'Laughlin. Egburt Taylor. CASPAR SIEMON. A young man about 19 years of age arrived from Germany at New-Castle in the month of August last and was put a servant to some person unknown but supposed to live near New-Castle or Wilmington. 11 December 1802 Died on the 16th ult. in the prison of Albany, Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 88 after a confinement of upwards 15 years for debt, Thomas Lottridge, aged about 60 years. During nearly the whole period of his confinement, he was in the most abject poverty, though when committed to prison, he was in possession of considerable property and it is said offered his creditor undoubted security to pay his whole debt, on condition of being discharged from arrest, which was refused. Died on Sunday morning last the 26th December, Mrs. Christina Ellmaker the wife of Mr. Isaac Ellmaker of New Holland in this county, aged 38 years. She has left a disconsolate husband and 3 small children. 1 January 1803 Died in this borough on Tuesday morning last, in the 45th year of her age, Anna Maria Albright. She has left a disconsolate husband with 10 children. 8 January 1803 Died yesterday in this borough in the 84th year of her age, Mrs. Rosanna Hubley who had been 57 years the faithful and affectionate partner of Michael Hubley, Esq. 29 January 1803 Married at the house of Mr. Thompson in this borough on Wednesday evening the 2d of this inst. by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, Alexander Caldwell, Esq. of Virginia to Miss Eliza Jane Halsted of Perth-Amboy, New Jersey. 5 February 1803 19 February 1803 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster on Sunday evening the 13th inst. an apprentice to the blacksmith business, named James Kirt, 17 or 18 Jeremiah Mosher. years of age. Died on Sunday last, Jacob Carpenter, Esq. late treasurer of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the 65th year of his age. On Tuesday his remains were deposited in the family burying-ground on his brother's farm near Strasburg in this county. He left a wife and an only child. 26 February 1803 Died on Wednesday last Mr. George Bevans, son of Col. Wilder Bevans. Mr. Bevans was in the 27th year of his age. Died in this borough on Thursday morning last, Mr. Gotlieb Nauman aged 55 years 5 month and 12 days. 19 March 1803 Died in this borough on Tuesday last in the 51st year of her age, Mrs. Rachael Bailey, relict of Mr. Jacob Bailey dec'd. Her remains were interred in the Presbyterian burial ground. She left 5 daughters. 5 March 1803 89 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Married on Thursday the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Becker, Mr. John P. Helfenstein to Miss Eliza Leonard daughter of Mr. Christian Leonard all of this place. RAN AWAY on Sunday last the 13th of March a servant man John Krimmering about 25 years of age. He is a native of Holland but speaks English remarkable well. Also a German servant man named Christian Heisey about 21 years of age, speaks very broken English. Joseph Lefever — David Ferree Strasburg twp. RAN AWAY on Sunday from the subscriber living in Pennsborough twp. Chester county a Dutch servant named John Casper Myer age about 44 years. He is apt to tell that he formerly was a waiter to Gen. Kniphaufen at the time of the American revolutionary war. William Brinton. 9 April 1803 Died in this borough on Saturday last in the 24th year of her age, Mrs. Mary Doll wife of Mr. Conrad Doll of this borough. Her remains were interred in the German Reformed burial ground. Died on Sunday last, Mr. John Fulton in the 80th year of his age and his remains were interred on the 4th inst. in the Presbyterian burial ground. 16 April 1803 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Montgomery township, Franklin County on the night of the 28th inst. an indented servant man, named Robert Watson. Age about 18 or 19 years of age. It is expected he is gone to Lancaster as his mother formerly lived with Mr. George Moore, innkeeper of that place. At the time said servant was bound, his mother's name was Susanna Wynkin. 23 April 1803 Married on Thursday evening April 14th by the Rev. Alexander Mitchel, John Smith, Esq. of Westfallowfield township to Miss Sarah Boyd of Sadsbury township both in Chester county. Married on Thursday week last by the Rev. Nathaniel W. Sample, William C. Fraser, Esq. of Newcastle, Delaware to Miss Susan Carpenter, daughter of Abraham Carpenter, Esq. of this county. Married on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Jacob Eichholtz to Mrs. Catherine Michael all of this Borough. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 90 30 April 1803 Married on Thursday week last by the Rev. Philip Milledoler, John M'Kissick, Esq. receiver-general of the landoffice to Miss Molly M'Korkle of Philadelphia. 14 May 1803 Died in this borough on Thursday night last, Mrs. Margaret Atkinson in the 85th year of her age. Her remains will be interred in the Friends burial ground. 21 May 1803 Died at Detroit, on the 11th ultimo, John F. Hamtramk, Esq. colonel of the 1st regiment in the Army of the United States. He was a native of Canada, joined the American army in 1775 and continued in that service 27 years. Pittsburg Gazette. About 3 weeks since the dwelling-house of the Rev. Afa Dunham at Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pa. accidentally took fire and was entirely consumed with its contents. (Mrs. Dunham, her aged mother and 2 nephews aged about 13 and 20 died.) Mr. Dunham is a brother of the late Col. Dunham of Trenton. 4 June 1803 From the Intelligencer. Died on the 10th ult. at his farm in Lycoming County, William Wilson, Esq. late representative of that county in the legislature of this State. His wife died a few hours after him and both were interred in one grave. 11 June 1803 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Strasburg township, Lancaster county an indented German servant man, named John Veit a carpenter by trade, about 34 years old. He had a very particular mark on one of his arms between the wrist and elbow the two letters of his name. William Linvill. 18 June 1803 Married on Tuesday last, Samuel Bethal, Esq. to Miss Sally Hand eldest daughter of the late General Edward Hand. Married on the 16th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Samuel White to Miss Catharine Musser, daughter of Mr. Michael Musser, all of this borough. RAN AWAY on Monday last the 13th inst. a servant man named John Willies a Frenchman by birth, but is last from Germany. He is about 26 years of age. Peter Echart. 25 June 1803 Died at Bedford (Penna.) on Saturday the I 1 th of June inst. Col. Samuel Davidson, aged 55 years. 91 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 2 July 1803 Died on Wednesday last in the 84th year of his age, Mr. Barnard Hubley. He was near 70 years an inhabitant of this borough. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living at Martick Forge, in Lancaster county, Pa. an apprentice to the Forge trade named Hugh Armstrong, 18 years old. He came from Ireland with his father and family in the summer of 1800. John Costillo. 9 July 1803 DOCTOR MARBOURG. Who has practiced several years as Physician and Surgeon in Austrian and English armies and has just arrived from the West Indies, gives notice that he is inclined to practice in Lancaster in internal and external complaints, as well as Midwifery. 16 July 1803 On Tuesday the 12th inst. 2 o'clock p.m. three children belonging to John Hurst of Leacock township, Lancaster county were struck by lightning, the eldest daughter of 10 years died. It is hoped the other 2 children will recover. 6 August 1803 Died on Sunday morning last, in the 40th year of his age, Mr. William Musser, of this borough. Intelligencer. Pittsburgh, July 22. On the 15th July, 1803 near the great road leading from Wheeling to Chilicothe, about 8 miles west from the river Ohio, a man of about 40 years of age. His name or place of residence the inquest could not discover, having no papers with him except one in his watch on which was written Isaac Miller. 20 August 1803 Married on Sunday evening last, by the Revd. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. H. Barchet to Mrs. H. Montonden, both of this borough. 27 August 1803 INFORMATION WANTED. Nicholas Kennedy, SOD of John Kennedy, of the county of Entram, Ireland if he sees or hear of this advertisement, is requested to give information of his place of residence by directing a letter to his brother Neal Kennedy to the care of Patrick Green, Lancaster, Pa. in which place said Neal means to reside for some time. 10 September 1803 Died on Saturday last, Mr. Charles Frederick Heinitsh, druggist of this borough, in the 66th year of his age. 24 September 1803 MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. Intelligencer. On Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 92 Friday last Mr. John Stewart of Upper Oxford, Chester county (was killed by his run away horse and wagon). 15 October 1803 RAN AWAY from subscriber living 4 miles from Berkeley county, Va. a Negro man, named Anthony Wood, between 30 and 40 years of age. Jeptha Martin. 22 October 1803 Died in Boston on Sunday morning last, Hon. Samuel Adams, in the 82nd year of his age. RAN AWAY from subscriber in the borough of Lancaster an apprentice to the hatting business named Patrick Mulloy about 19 years of age, he is a native of Ireland. Gotlieb Hill. 29 October 1803 Died on the 13th inst. at his seat, near Peachbottom Ferry, in York county Cunningham Sample, Esq. in the 82nd year of his age. He lived to see his descendants increase to the number of 112. RAN AWAY from the subscriber two German Redemption- ers, named Charles Jacob Bernhardi, age about 40 and John F. Baker, age about 30, it is supposed the above runaways are gone to or through Lancaster county as they were seen near Baldfrier Ferry. John C. Chambers, White Hall, Cecil county, Maryland. 1/26/1803. 26 November 1803 On Friday the 4th inst. departed this life in Philadelphia, Mr. George Ernst Lechler aged 88 years and 29 days. He left behind him an offspring of 135; a great number of these were great great grandchildren. 3 December 1803 RAN AWAY from the subscriber a servant man lately from Switzerland named John Ischu about 19 or 20 years of age. George Rine, Earl township, Lancaster Co. 10 December 1803 ABSCONDED. From the house of Thomas Platt, in Earl township, Lancaster county on Thursday the 1st of December inst., my husband named Carlton M'Kee, he is a native of Ireland about 24 years old. Martha M'Kee, Earl township, Lancaster county. 24 December 1803 Married on Thursday the 22nd ult. at Friends Meeting, in Newtown township, New Jersey, Samuel W. Fisher, Esquire, of this city, to Miss Sarah West Cooper. 93 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine At Baltimore, on Saturday evening last, by the Rev. Bishop Carroll, Mr. Jerome Bonaparte, youngest brother of the first consul of the French Republic, to the agreeable Miss Elizabeth Patterson, eldest daughter of Mr. William Patterson, Merchant of that city. On Saturday evening, by the Rev. George Potts, Mr. Hugh Ritchie of New-Castle, Del. to Miss Hetty Alexander, daughter of Dr. Archibald Alexander, of the same place. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, two apprentices to the Black-smith trade, the one named John Mayne about 20 years of age, the other named Philip Miller also about 20 years of age. Samuel. Ilgenfritz, York, 12/18/1803. 27 December 1803 Lancaster Journal-Extra. Died at Lebanon on Wednesday last in the 53rd year of her age, Mrs. Mary Witmer, relict of the late Mr. John Witmer. On Thursday her remains were removed to the house of Mr. Abraham Witmer at the Conestogoe bridge and on the following day deposited in the family burying ground about a mile and an half distant. Married on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Muhlenberg, Mr. Chester C. Smith, Printer to Miss Ann Hubley. 30 December 1803 We are just informed that the lifeless body of Mr. George Illig a reputable and opulent farmer of this county was found on Sunday last in one of the docks near Philadelphia. We have not heard the particulars but it is supposed that he had been robbed and murdered. 28 January 1804 Died on Tuesday night last at a very advanced age, Mr. Joseph Simons merchant of this borough. Died on the 18th inst. at Carlisle the Rev. Charles Nesbit, D.D. principal of Dickinson College. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Haford county, Maryland near the mouth of Deer Creek a German redemptioner named Marcellus Lauser about 25 years of age. He has changed his name into Peter Baker and has a pass of his own writing, he is a hatter by trade. Reuben Stump. 15 February 1804 Lancaster Journal-Extra. WILLIAM OGLE. A native of Ireland is supposed to have arrived at New York some time last summer this advertisement is to inform the said William Ogle, that his parents Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 94 reside in the village of Columbia 10 miles from Lancaster, Pa. and that they are under the most pressing anxiety to hear from him. Died at Centreville, Md. the Rev. Elisha Rigg formerly pastor of the Episcopal church in Lancaster. 18 February 1804 Died at Northumberland on the 6th inst. in the 71st year of his age Dr. Joseph Priestley. 14 March 1804 Lancaster Journal-Extra. Died on the 16th ult. in the 67th year of his age, Mr. James Bigham late ruling elder in the congregation of Chestnutlevel. Died on the 5th inst. in the 71st year of her age, Mrs. Jane M'Laughlin wife of Mr. George M'Laughlin of Martick township in this county. Died a few days ago Bartram Galbraith, Esq. an old and respectable inhabitant of Lancaster county. Also (died) general Daniel Heister near Hagerstown, Maryland. 17 March 1804 Died on the 9th inst. in the 65th year of his age, in East Pennsborough township, Cumberland county, Bartram Galbraith, Esq. of Donegal township, Lancaster county. 24 March 1809 Lancaster Journal-Extra. Married on Saturday the 10th inst. at Harrisburg, by the Rev. Mr. Snowden, Maj. John Irwin to Miss Sarah Maclay, daughter of William Maclay, Esq. 31 March 1804 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster a German servant boy named George Frederick Schaufele about 18 or 19 years of age. He is a native of Suabin and arrived last August in the ship Commerce Capt. Ray, from Amsterdam. He served an apprenticeship to the butcher's business in Germany and has with him his master's recommendation. George Fisher. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on Sunday morning last a bound boy named Jacob Fickinger between 20 and 21 years of age. Daniel Eckman. 7 April 1804 RAN AWAY from the subscriber Frederick Bolghoff an indented servant, a blacksmith by trade, age about 37 years of age, speaks Dutch but little English. Lewis Dewees. 95 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine RAN AWAY from the subscriber, an apprentice to the hat- ting business named Samuel Davis about 18 years of age. John Reigart. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster a German servant man named Andreas Kratz about 21 years of age. He is a native of Suabia, a taylor by trade but lately worked at the tanning business. Jacob Krug. 14 April 1804 Married on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, Samuel Cuthertson, esq. of Chambersburg to Miss Ann Boyd of this borough. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Carnarvon town- ship, Lancaster county John Leavergood an apprentice to the black smith trade, age about 20 years of age. Herman Dehaven. 21 April 1804 Married on Tuesday evening, the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sample, Mr. James Humes to Miss Ann Crane both of this borough. Died in this borough on Thursday last Mrs. Susana Edwards aged 64 years, her remains will be deposited in the Moravian burial ground. Died on the 11th inst. at Pittsburg Mr. John Hamsher, coppersmith formerly of this place. Died on the 18th inst. aged 61 years, Mr. John Wentz of this borough. 28 April 1804 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Earl Twp. Lancaster County an apprentice to the cordwaining business, named Frederick Smith, about 18 years of age. It is supposed he went to his father who resides in the vicinity of Maytown. Henry Finfrock. 12 May 1804 Married on Monday evening last by the Rev. Joseph Clarkson, Richard Smith, Esq. of Huntingdon, to Miss Lelitia Nixon Coakley, of this Borough. RAN AWAY from the subscriber in West Witeland Twp., Chester county on the 30th of April, a German servant man named Bram Hayman about 22 years of age. John Boyers. 19 May 1804 Died on the 17th inst. in this borough in the 83rd year of his age, Michael Hubley, Esq. He was a native of Germany Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 96 and arrived with his father at Philadelphia in the year 1732. In May 1740 he came to Lancaster and resided here since as a public officer and a useful citizen. He was interred in the Lutheran burial ground. 2 June 1809 On the 24th ultimo, Mr. George Cochran of Natchez and Mr. James M'Farland of Elizabethtown in the neighborhood of Pittsburg drowned in the river. Mr. Cochran was unmarried but he left a brother. 9 June 1804 Married on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Michael Slagle of Adams county to Miss Elizabeth Weaver, daughter of Mr. Adam Weaver of this borough. 16 June 1804 Married at Elizabeth-town New Jersey on the 1st inst., the Rev. Henry Kollock professor of divinity, in the college of New Jersey to Mrs. Campbell. RAN AWAY from the subscriber in Windsor twp., York county on Sunday the 10th inst. a German servant man named Francis Edler, a native of West Phal, 23 or 24 years of age. On his right arm he has several marks, in particular the figures 1803. It is supposed he has gone by way of Reading to New York. George Williams. 23 June 1804 Died on Sunday the 3rd inst. at Baltimore, Mrs. Ann Buchanan wife of Mr. Andrew Buchanan, Esq. of that city and a second daughter of His Excellancy, Thomas M'Kean, Gov. of the state of Pennsylvania. Died on the 15th inst. in the city of Philadelphia in the 79th year of her age, Mrs. Elizabeth Barge, the consort of Jacob Barge, Esq. 7 July 1804 Departed this life on Thursday evening last, Mr. Jacob Shaeffer, merchant of this place in the 58th year of his age. His remains were interred this afternoon at 5 o'clock in the German Reformed Burial-ground. 7 July 1804 MELANCHOLY. On Sunday last a child about 7 years of age, son of a widow Newgent in this borough, was drowned in a pond of water. RAN AWAY on Saturday the 23rd of June last from the subscriber living in East Nottingham twp., Chester county, a servant boy named Samuel White about 13 years of age. Daniel Lamburn. 97 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 27 July 1804 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster, a German indented servant named Henry Bode, George Musser. age 23 or 24 years. 3 August 1804 Died suddenly in Philadelphia on Monday last, Major William Irvine. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster, an apprentice to the blacksmith business, named James Kirk, 18 or 19 years of age. Jeremiah Mosher. 10 August 1804 (From the Philadelphia Register.) Died on Sunday evening of coleramorbus, Major General William Irvine. He was a native of Ireland, aged 63 years. Died on Tuesday evening last, Mr. William Johnson, keeper of the 2nd Turnpike Gate on the road to Columbia. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of York, a servant man of Switzerland named Jacob EritzJacob Gartner. berger about 30 years of age. 17 August 1804 Died on the 28th of March last at Michilemakinac (an island situated at the junction of Lakes Michigan and Huron) Captain Matthew Henry. RAN AWAY from the subscriber in the borough of Reading an apprentice to the Printing Business, named John Jungman 18 years old since January last, he speaks English and German. Gottlob Jungman. It is not improbable the above runaway is going toward Bedford. RAN AWAY from the subscriber a German redemptioner named Nicholas Liebhart about 25 years of age. James Wilson. 24 August 1804 ROBERT LOVE From the county of Caven, near Swadlinbar, in Ireland (if he should see this advertisement) is informed that his sister, Martha Love (now M'Mullin) resides in Lancaster, Pa. and is very anxious to hear from him. 31 August 1804 Died on Saturday last in this borough Mr. George Graff, Coppersmith. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 98 Died same day at the turnpike gate 6 miles west of Lancaster, Mrs. Eleanor Johnson the worthy relict of Mr. William Johnson whose death we announced on the 17th instant. [10 August, not 17th.] Died on the 3rd inst. Mr. E. H. Halsted of this borough. His remains were interned in the burial ground of the Presbyterian church of this borough. 21 September 1804 Married on Sunday evening last at Trenton (N.J.) Mr. John Wilson of Lancaster to the amiable Miss Ann Howell daughter of Mr. Robert Howell of Trenton. On the 7th inst. Mr. James Cochran of this county was killed in a wagon accident, he left a wife and 3 tender infants. 7 September 1804 Died on Wednesday last, in Mountjoy twp. Lancaster county, Brigadier-General Benjamin Mills. Died in this borough on Sunday last in the 42nd year of his age, Mr. James Whiteside of Colerain twp. in this county. He left a wife and 9 children. Died on the 15th inst. in the 58th year of age, John Eckman, Esq. of Lampeter twp. He left a widow and 7 children. Died yesterday morning in the 86th year of his age, Mr. Hobson, Esq. of this borough. Died on Monday last at the house of Mr. Daniel Witmer at the Conestogoe bridge a stranger who arrived there the proceeding day extremely ill and speechless. It is thought by his papers that his name was James Stewart, that he was an inhabitant of Mifflin and an officer of the militia. His remains were interred in the burial ground of the Presbyterian congregation. 28 September 1804 Married on Tuesday the 2nd inst. by the Rev. Charles Cummings, Capt. John M'Creary of Erie county to Miss Bestey Ferguson of Little-Britain twp. in this county. 19 October 1804 National Intelligencer of Wednesday last: Died at New Orleans on the 29th of August, Hore Browse Trist collector of the port. Died in Middletown, Dauphin county on the 11th inst. of a nervous fever Mary Stubbs consort of Thomas Stubbs in the 41st year of her age. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, an apprentice boy of the shoe making business named Joseph Russell about 19 years. Egbert Taylor. 99 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 9 November 1804 Married on Tuesday the 30th ult. in Philadelphia by the Rev. Mr. Cathcart, Ralph Bowie, Esq. of York Pa. to Miss Deborah M. David of that city. RAN AWAY from the subscriber in Strasburgh twp., Lancaster county on the night of the 22nd inst. a bound servant Peter Lefever. girl by the name of Christiana Roth. 23 November 1804 Departed this life on Monday morning November the 12th A.D. 1804 Lydia Ream, aged about 13 years (a daughter of Henry Ream, Esq. of Reamstown, Lancaster county) and on Tuesday following her remains were deposited in the family burying ground. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Lampeter twp. Lancaster county a German servant man named Philip Eibler about 25 years of age. Jacob Kofroth. 30 November 1804 Married on Sunday the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Becker, Mr. Conrad Doll to Miss Maria M. Graff daughter of Andrew Graff, Esq. all of this borough. 30 November 1804 Married on Tuesday the 20th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Becker, Mr. William Wentz to Mrs. Elizabeth Pry both of this borough. INFORMATION WANTED If any of the following persons, viz John Hamilton, son of Jeffry Hamilton; William Hamilton of white Castle and Samuel Hamilton, first cousin to the above Wm. Hamilton, all natives of Ireland, who came to this country some time ago, and have not been heard of for a considerable time, would write to their friends in Philadelphia, it would relieve their anxious solicitude. By accounts from -Ireland, their friends, are very uneasy at not hearing from any of them, and have forwarded a letter to Philadelphia for the above Wm. Hamilton. RAN AWAY from the subscriber in Hempfield twp. Lancaster county a German servant man named John Frederick Michael Bachman. Gerhard Neiman. 7 December 1804 Married in Philadelphia on Thursday the 29th ult. by Robert Wharton, Esq. Mr. Richard Maris, Merchant, to Miss Rachel Ross, daughter of Thomas Ross of that city. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 100 RAN AWAY on Monday the 26th of November last a German lad, named John Peter Hunius, who arrived in the ship Fortune, Captain Morse, from Embden, he is about 19 years of age. Philip Wager, Phila. Dec. 1. Married at Baltimore on Thursday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Hagerty, Mr. James Wheeden, ship builder, Fell's point to Miss Eliza Spry Lambden eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Lambden ship builder of the same place. Immediately after, Mr. Lambden's youngest child was baptised, only four months old, the last of sixteen children in 16 years and 6 mo. of marriage. 14 December 1804 Married lately, at Wilkesbarre, George Haines, Esq. of this county to Miss Chapman of Wilkesbarre. Died on Sunday morning last, aged 60 years and 8 months, Mrs. Anna Haas, consort of Mr. Conrad Haas of this borough. Died on Sunday last at Somerset, Pa., the Rev. Morgan J. Rees, Prothonatory, Register, Recorder etc. of Somerset county. RAN AWAY a servant boy named Sam. White, 13 years of age. Daniel Lamborn, East Nottingham, Chester Co. 12 Dec. 21 December 1804 Married at Frederick-Town, on Thursday the 6th inst. by the Rev. George Bower, John Brien, Esq. of York county to Miss Harriet M'Pherson, daughter of Col. John M'Pherson of that place. 28 December 1804 Married on Thursday the 20th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Johnston, Mr. Stacy Thomas, to Miss Martha Cowdon both of Westfallowfield twp., Chester Co. 4 January 1805 this borough. Died on Wednesday last Miss Catherine Hall of RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Manheim twp., Lancaster county, two German servant men one named Susman Kern, 21 years of age. Martin Mayer, junr. The other named Alexander Levy about 25 years of age. Christian Kauffman. 11 January 1805 Married on Wednesday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Lana, Mr. Charles S. Sewell of the Eastern Shore, Maryland, to the amiable Miss Catherine Keagy of this borough. 101 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of West Chester a Dutch indented servant lad named Nicholas Schapper about 23 years old. He has on his right arm, between the wrist and elbow the figure of a Seahorse and the following characters are depicted: I-V-D-V-E-S-K-L-A. A-S-S-C-H-A-P-P-E-R. Thomas Hoopes, Chester county, Jan. 7. A CERTAIN John Spantzler (Pantzler) absconded from the service of waggoner to the subscriber and took with him a bay horse. The man is about 21 or 22 years of age and speaks the English and German well and professes to be a good miller and a good cooper. 28 December 1804. 18 January 1805 Died in this borough in the 26th year of his age, Mr. Chester C. Smith printer, Mr. Smith was a native of Springfield, Massachusetts. 25 January 1805 Married on Thursday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Helmuth, Thomas B. Zantzinger, Esq. to Miss Sheaff, daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Sheaff, all of this- city. 1 February 1805 Died in this borough, on Monday last, in the 60th year of her age, Mrs. Catharine Martin, relict of the late Stephen Martin. Died on Wednesday last, in the 14th year of her age, Miss Charlotte Gloninger, daughter of Mr. Philip Gloninger of this borough. 8 February 1805 Died in Donegal township, on the last day of the last month (January) Alexander Lowry, Esq. Mr. Lowry was in his 79th or 80th year. Died on Tuesday last, Mrs. Slaymaker, wife of Mr. Henry Slaymaker of this borough. Died in Philadelphia on the 4th inst. Mrs. Catharine Rainey. 15 February 1805 Married on the 24th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Cummings, Mr. Hugh M'Cullough of Drumore township to Miss Grace Bell daughter of Col. Patterson Bell of Colerain twp. all of this county. Married on Tuesday last by the Rev. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Benjamin Breckbill, jun. to Miss Elizabeth Hershey, daughter of Mr. Jacob Hershey all of this county. Died Mr. James Ross, Jun. son of General James Ross, of this bor- Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 102 ough. He was on his passage from Washington, North Carolina to New York. In attempting to go on shore, at the castle, in company with a passenger, the boat got into breakers and both were drowned. Departed this life on Friday the 8th inst. Mr. John T. Hunt formerly of Hartford, Conn. His remains were interred in the Presbyterian burial-ground. 22 February 1805 Married on Wednesday evening last, Captain Jacob Slough to Miss Polly Graeff, daughter of Jacob Graeff, Esq. all of this borough. Married on Thursday week last, by the Rev. Mr. Cummins, Mr. Robert Maxwell, jun. to Miss Harriot Steele daughter of Gen. John Steele, all of Drumore twp., Lancaster county. Married on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Jonas Metzger to Mrs. Mary Lauman, all of this borough. Married in this borough, on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Latta, Mr. Joseph Bare to Miss Catharine Shingle both of the village of Strasburg, Lancaster county. 8 March 1805 RAN AWAY from the subscriber in Carnarvon twp., Lancaster county an indented negro man named James Whipper. Robert Jenkins. 15 March 1805 Married on Saturday evening last, Mr. John Long to Miss Polly Heager, daughter of Mr. Christopher Heager all of this borough. Died at Cincinnati, Major Thomas Doyle, lately of the U.S. army and formerly of this borough. 5 April 1805 Died on Thursday evening last, in the 22nd year of her age, Mrs. Elizabeth Demuth consort of Mr. Jacob Demuth. Died on Saturday morning last, Mrs. Elizabeth Graff, aged 72. 12 April 1805 Married at Strasburg, Pa., on the 22inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sample, Mr. Augustin Borer, jun. of Tyoga county, state of New York to the amiable Miss Maria Camegrs, of Kent county, Maryland. Married on Tuesday last, Mr. Andrew Ligget to Miss Hannah Ziegler both of Leacock twp., Lancaster county. 105 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Married on the 4th inst. in Philadelphia by the Rev. Bishop White, Mr. Richard Bache, jun. youngest son of Richard Bache, Esq. of Settle, Bucks county to Miss Sophia Dallas, daughter of J. Dallas, Esq. of that place. RAN AWAY from the subscriber in the borough of Lancaster, Daniel Witmer an apprentice to the coppersmith business. Henry Reigart. WHEREAS my wife Catharine has absconded from my bed and board, contrary to my wishes and without just cause. I am determined to pay no debts of her contract. Abraham Kling. 19 April 1805 RAN AWAY from the subscriber in Bart township, Lancaster county on the 10th inst. an apprentice boy named John Cooney about 17 years old. Moses Ross. CAUTION. Whereas my wife Margaret M'Faddin, otherwise Margaret Connor, has left me without cause, I am determined not to pay any debts that she contracts from this date. Thomas M'Faddin. 26 April 1805 Died on Sunday last, aged about 22 years, Mr. Samuel Grubb, son of the late Curtis Grubb, Esq. Died on Sunday last, aged about 46 years Mr. Samuel Evans of Donegal Twp. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Antrim twp. Franklin county, a German servant man, named Martin May, he is about 20 years of age. Samuel M'Cutchion. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster, an apprentice to the rope making business, named Philip Newhof about 18 or 19 years of age. Adam Metzgar. 10 May 1805 Chambersburg, April 30. Departed this life, on Thursday evening the 25th inst. at his dwelling at Loudon forge, major general James Chambers one of the associate judges of Franklin county. His remains were interred at Chambersburg. 17 May 1805 RAN AWAY from Anderson's Ferry a mulatto man, named James Connor. Philip Copeland. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 104 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Earl twp., Lancaster county, an indented servant named George Fretheric Dim about 23 years of age. Speaks very little English. Nathaniel Ellmaker. 24 May 1805 Married on the 16th inst. in the town of Manheim, by the Rev. Dr. Ernst, Mr. Jacob Urban of the borough to Miss Maria Liverich of the former place. Married on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Baker, Mr. Jacob Shindle Jun. of Strasburg, to Miss Catharine Mann of this place. 31 May 1805 Married on Tuesday the 21st inst. at Reading, the Rev. Henry A. Muhlenberg, formerly of this borough to Miss Mary Heister, daughter of Col. Joseph Heister of that place. Married on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Rinick, Mr. Joseph Demuth to Miss Elizabeth Danner, all of this borough. 7 June 1805 Married on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Christian Spayd of Middletown, Dauphin county to Miss Susan Swartz, daughter of Mr. Conrad Swartz of this borough. Died on Tuesday morning last, aged 74 years, Mrs. Catharine Eberly, widow of George Eberly, deceased. Her remains were interred the next day in the German Lutheran burying-ground. Lancaster County, 28 May. Died, Thomas Whiteside, Esq. in the 75th year of his age. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Earl township, Lancaster County, a German servant man named Solomon Abraham Swab between 19 and 20 years old. John Forney. 21 June 1805 Married on Saturday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Clarkson, Patton Ross, Esq. of this Borough, to Miss Elizabeth Witmer, daughter of Mr. Abraham Witmer. Married by the Rev. Mr. Becker, Mr. Abraham Witmer, jun. to Miss Kitty Burg, daughter of Mr. John Burg of this borough. Married on Tuesday the 4th inst. at Newtown, Bucks county by the Rev. Mr. Boyd, Mr. Jacob Wilson, late of Lancaster to Miss Clarissa S. Claypoole of Philadelphia. Died in this borough on Friday last, in the 86th year of his age, Christopher Kraffert. 105 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster an indented servant boy by birth a French man, speaks English and a little German, his name is Pierre Bon Henry Schneider. Homme about 19 years of age. 28 June 1805 Married in this borough on Thursday evening the 20th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Lata, Mr. Ralph Smith of Baltimore to Miss Betsey Reigart, daughter of the late Mr. Christopher Reigart of this borough. Harrisburg 6/22/1805 Married by the Rev. Mr. Snowden at the seat of Judge Carson, on the bank of the Susquehanna, near this place, on Tuesday evening last, Mr. Henry B. Grubb of Lancaster county to Miss Nancy Carson, only daughter of John Carson, Esq. Died at Rockford on Friday morning last, in the 54th year of her age, Mrs. Catharine Hand, relict of the late Gen. Edward Hand. Her remains were deposited in the cemetery of the Episcopal Church in this borough. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster, an indented servant named John. Baughman, a blacksmith by trade, 27 or 28 years of age. He has a wife and 2 children in New Castle but as he is as great a villian as can be found it is supposed he will not return there but Jeremiah Mosher. proceed to Baltimore. 5 July 1805 Married in Philadelphia on Wednesday the 19th June, George Fisher, Esq. of Harrisburg, Attorney at law, to Miss Nancy Jones of Philadelphia. Died on the 22 ult. at her late dwelling on the banks of the Conestogue near the borough of Lancaster, Mrs. Catharine Hand relict of the late General Hand. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Concord twp. Delaware County — three German servants viz. John Buckhan about 25 years, his wife Maria Buckhan about 22 years and Edward Ritter. Robert Pennell-William Mendenhall, Concord. 12 July 1805 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Middletown, Dauphin county, a negro man named Bill Bevis, a tanner by trade. John Croll. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 106 RAN AWAY from the subscriber, a negro man named Na- thaniel Butler and Hannah his wife. He plays on the violin. George Brenizer. 19 July - 1805 Died in childbed on Friday last in this borough, Mrs. Lowe, wife of Mr. Isaac Lowe, and daughter of Capt. Arthur Gray, late of Monmough county, New Jersey. Died on the same day Mrs. Freeman wife of Dr. C. Freeman formerly of New Jersey but now of this borough. RAN AWAY from the subscriber a German indented servant named Peter Hartline about 17 years of age. Samuel Witherell and Son. 2 August 1805 RAN AWAY from the subscriber a German servant named Leobold Scharsh about 20 years of age. Benjamin Long. 9 August 1805 Died on the 29th ult. in the 47th year of his age, Mr. John Eberly of Lancaster county. Died at Harrisburg, on the 23rd ult. in the 44th year of his age, Gen. John A. Hanna, late a representative in congress from Dauphin county. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Leacock twp., Lancaster county, a negro man named Thomas Morgan about 22 or 23 years of age. Jonathan Royer. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, a negro man named Jake or Jacob but calls himself Jacob Benjamin about 20 or 21 years of age. Dr. Abraham Mitchel. RAN AWAY from the subscriber an apprentice lad to the saddler's business named Frederick Stump between 18 and 19 years of age. Christopher Kurtz. 16 August 1805 Died in Haytown, Mrs. Elizabeth M'Farquhar, wife of the Rev. Colin M'Farquhar in the 65th year of her age. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Strasburg twp. Lancaster County a servant girl of the name of Ann Milvelle about 20 years of age. Henry Souders. 20 September 1805 RAN AWAY from the subscriber, an apprentice boy named Jacob Hart about 19 years of age. Peter Gress. 107 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 18 October 1805 RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the pretence of seeing his brother at Lancaster an apprentice boy named Patrick Cunningham about 20 years of age. John Dicks. Died on Monday last (Oct. 14) at the house of the Rev. S. Martin in the lower end of York county, Moses Irwin, Esq. in the 36th year of his age. His remains were interred in the burying ground at Chestnut Level. 25 October 1805 1 November 1805 Departed this life on the 24th of Oct. at Manheim, the Rev. John Frederick Ernst the Lutheran minister of the town and the adjoining congregation. 8 November 1805 WHEREAS my wife Hannah has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause . . . John X Miller. his mark Married on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Helfenstein, Mr. John Gerber to Miss Rachel M'Arthur both of Lancaster. 15 November 1805 BENJAMIN TEMPLIN Died on Sunday the 27th of October last at the house of Andrew Graff, Esq. near the Conestogoe Bridge, a young man who called himself Benjamin Templin, said that his parents resided in Montgomery county, and that he had been for some time absent from them on a journey to New Orleans. He has left a trunk with some clothing and a few carpenter's tools, which his friends may have on application for them. Married in Philadelphia on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Joseph Pilmore, Mr. Henry Barrington, of that city, to Miss Rebecca Robinson of Chester county. 22 November 1805 Married on Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Sample, Mr. Henry Reigart to Miss Catharine Graeff daughter of Jacob Graeff, Esq. 6 December 1805 Married on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. William Boyd, jun. to Miss Ellen Trimble, daughter of Joseph Trimble, Esq. Married on Thursday evening the 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Becker, Mr. Henry Smith of this county to Miss Maria Gonter of this borough. Married on Tuesday evening the 26th ult. by the Rev. N. W. Sample, Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 108 Mr. Robert M'Ilvain, of Strasburg twp. to Miss Mary Porter, niece of Mr. William Porter of Leacock twp. in this county. 27 December 1805 Married on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Clarkson, Mr. Jacob Landes of Frederick County, Maryland to Miss Margaret Skiles, daughter of the late Mr. Herman Skiles. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Leacock twp. Lancaster county, an apprentice boy named William Engles about 18 years old. William Gibbons. 3 January 1806 Married on the evening of the 21st ult. by the Rev. N. W. Sample, Mr. Jesse Cloud to Miss Mary Ferree, daughter of Isaac Ferree, Esq. all of Lancaster county. Died at Pequea on the 25th ult. in the 71st year of her age, Mrs. Ann Whitehill wife of John Whitehill, Esq. member of Congress. NOTICE Whereas my wife Jane Rowan (alias Whitaker) has left my bed and board. John Rowan. 10 January 1806 Died on the 29th ult. at his seat in Montgomery county Samuel Miles, Esq. a much respected member of the House of Representatives. Died on Saturday last, Mrs. Kimmel wife of Jacob Kimmel, Esq. a representative from this county. Died yesterday, Mrs. Mary Reigart consort of Adam Reigart, jun. Esq. of this borough. Died on the I 1 th of December, 1805, James Allen, of Little-Britain, Lancaster county late of Chester county. The Printers in the United States are requested to give this a place in their papers for the information of an absent heir. 17 January 1806 Married on Tuesday last by the Rev. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Ephraim Eby to Miss Susanna Rupley, both of Manor township, Lancaster County. Married at Philadelphia on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. Richard Dennis, Esq. to Miss Susan S. Smith, daughter of John Smith, Esq. Marshall of this State. 24 January 1806 Died at Columbia, on Friday morning last after a short indisposition, in the 40th year of his age Col. Joseph Boyd, late of this borough. 31 January 1806 Died in this borough on Saturday last, in the 37th 109 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine year of her age, Mrs. Anne Singer, consort of Capt. Abraham Singer, formerly merchant of Philadelphia. 21 February 1806 Supplement. Died on Wednesday the 12th inst. at Middletown, Dauphin county in the 37th year of his age, Mr. William Wentz late of this Borough. Died in this Borough on Saturday last Mr. Philip Diffenderfer. Died on the I 1 th inst. Mr. Matthias Thomas a resident of this place. Died on Tuesday evening last, Mrs. Mary Moderwell, wife of Mr. John Moderwell of this borough. Died, Mrs. Gonter at an advanced age, mother of Peter Gonter, esq. of this borough. 7 March 1806 Died suddenly on Saturday the 1st inst. at his farm in York county in the 70th year of his age, General James Ewing. General Ewing was born in Lancaster county. 14 March 1806 Supplement. Married on Tuesday evening the 4th inst. by the Rev. George Bower, William Ross, Esq. of York, Pa. to Miss Catharine Worthington Johnson, daughter of Col. Baker Johnson of Fredericktown, Maryland. Married last evening by the Rev. Mr. Arthur, Mr. Barton Henderson and Miss Eliza Slaymaker, daughter of Amos Slaymaker, Esq. all of this county. Died after a short illness, on the 7th inst. at his farm in Cumberland county in the 55th year of his age, Andrew Galbraith, Esq. an old revolutionary officer of much merit. He left a widow and 8 children. 23 March 1806 Died at Washington City on the 18th instant, general James Jackson senator in the congress of the U. S. from the state of Georgia. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Leacock twp. Lancaster county an indented servant boy named John Plankman about 17 years of age. James Knox. 4 April 1806 Married on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. M'Farquehar, William Owings, Esq. of Baltimore (Merchant) to Miss Ann Haldeman, only daughter of John Haldeman, Esq. of Lancaster county. Locust-Grove, 3/28/1806. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Strasburg twp. Lancaster county two German servants viz. Henry Fisher about 25 years old, he speaks no English and Ann Swart, about 20 years old. Benjamin Breckbill, jun. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 110 11 April 1806 from the subscriber living in Big Chickey's creek an indented servant man, named Christian Lorenz Alich, a native of Germany, speaks broken English, is about John Shenck, Miller. 22 years of age. RAN AWAY RAN AWAY from Conestogoe twp. Lancaster county a Ger- man Servant named John August about 30 years old, he Christian Smith. understands very little English. 18 April 1806 Married on Thursday week last, by the Rev. Mr. Becker, Mr. George Michael Graff to Miss Elizabeth Wentz. Died in this borough on Wednesday morning last, in the 63rd year of her age Mrs. Justina Margaret Hoff wife of Mr. George Hoff, clock-maker. Died suddenly, on Tuesday last, in Philadelphia Henry D. Hubley, eldest son of Frederick Hubley, Esq. of Lebanon. He was about 27 years of age. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Rapho twp., Lancaster county an indented servant girl named Sophia Dussing, a native of Amsterdam. John Shenck, Miller. 25 April 1806 Married in this borough on Monday evening last, by the Rev. Nathaniel R. Snowden, William Wallace, Esq. of Erie to Miss Eleanor Maclay of Harrisburg. Married on Thursday last, by the Rev. Snowden, Mr. Stacy Swem to Miss Catharine lling, all of this place. Died suddenly on Tuesday the 15th inst. the Hon. Edward Shippen, late chief justice of the supreme court of Pennsylvania in the 78th year of his age. Died in New York on the 10th inst. in the 78th year of his age, the Hon. Horatio Gates lieutenant-general in the service of the U. S. during the revolutionary war. 2 May 1806 Died on Tuesday last, in the 26th year of his age. Mr. John Schwartz son of Conrad Schwartz, Esq. of this borough and on Thursday his remains were deposited in the Lutheran burial ground. Died on Tuesday last, in the 20th year of his age, Jacob Lindy, jun. only son of Mr. Jacob Lindy of this borough. 9 May 1806 Married on Tuesday, the 29th of April by the Rev. Joseph Clarkson,' Mr. John Withers to Miss Mary H. Henderson, daughter of Mr. Archibald Henderson of Pequea. 111 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 16 May 1806 Died on Thursday, Robert Morris, Esq. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Manor Twp., an apprentice to the blacksmith business named Peter Robinson about 15 years of age. He speaks English and German. John Eshleman. 23 May 1806 Married on Sunday evening last by the Rev. John Plitt, Dr. John Luther to Miss Elizabeth Diller daughter of Peter Diller of New Holland. RAN AWAY a Swiss family viz. Jacob Janney, Anna Maria his wife, Barbara and Elizabeth their children. Jacob is about 40, his wife is about 30, Barbara is about 7 years old. Any person with information apply to Wm. Yound, Delaware Paper Mills, Wilmington, Delaware or Wm. Bonnell at the Paper Ware-house, Philadelphia. 30 May 1806 Died on Wednesday last in the 34th year of his age, Mr. John M'Groty. 6 June 1806 Married on Thursday evening the 29th of May, by the Rev. Joseph Clarkson, Mr. Jesse Laverty to Miss Mary King. Died in Strasburg twp. on Friday night the 30th ult. in the 80th year of his age, Mr. David Ferree. Died in this borough on Wednesday morning last, Dr. Robert M. Cunningham in the 24th year of his age. 20 June 1806 Married on the evening of the 9th inst. by the Rev. N. R. Snowden, Edward Crouch, Esq. of Dauphin county to Miss Rachel Bailey, daughter of the late Jacob Bailey of this borough. Married on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, Dr. Peter Shoenberger of Huntingdon county (Pa.) to Miss Sarah Krug of this borough. 27 June 1806 Northampton (Mass.) June 10. On Thursday last. in pursuance of the sentence of the supreme couts, Dominick Daly and James Hallagan were executed in this town for the murder of Marcus Lyon. INFORMATION WANTED If Thomas Wilson, mill wright, and George Vance (who formerly resided at Big Chicques, Lancaster county) both from the county of Donegal, in Ireland, be now living, it is requested by George Wilson Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 112 (brother of the former and nephew of the latter) lately come into this country, that they will immediately write him the place of their abode; directing their letters to the care of Mr. Patrick Green, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 4 July 1806 Married on Thursday, the 26th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Stocker, Mr. Thomas Poole, Professor of the Languages to Miss Nancy Clark, both of this borough. Married in Philadelphia on Tuesday the 24th ult. by the Rev. G. Seixas, Solomon Moses, Esq. of New York to Miss Rachel Gratz daughter of Michael Gratz, Esq. Died in this borough, on Monday evening last, Mr. James Lafferty, innkeeper. 11 July 1806 INFORMATION WANTED Went from Harrisburg, Dauphin county, about four years ago, a young man, by the name of Matthew Robinson, by profession a Printer, aged now about 24 years. The last accounts that were received from him, was from Virginia, which was about two years ago; since that time, no information of any kind, has been received and concluded that he went to sea; as previously he had been in the habit of writing. Any person giving information to the subscriber (his brother) respecting him, either by letter, or otherwise, where he at present resides, will confer an obligation on him, and his aged parents. Samuel Robinson. 18 July 1806 Died in this borough on Sunday morning last, in the 66th year of his age George Musser, Esq. Died on Tuesday the 10th inst. Mr. John Weidley, in the 26th year of his age. 25 July 1806 ADVERTISEMENT Elizabeth Martin, it is ordered by the court, that public notice be hereby given you, that you be and appear, at the next court of common pleas, to be held at Lancaster, for the county of Lancaster, on the 25th day of August next, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why William Martin, your husband, should not be divorced from the bond of matrimony which he hath contracted with you. John Reitzel, Sheriff. 118 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 1 August 1806 Died yesterday morning in the 58th year of his age, Mr. John Hambright of this borough. He has left a widow and several children. His remains will be interred in the German Lutheran burial ground this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Died at New Orleans on the I I th ult. Wm. J. Bealeart, his death was occasioned by a wound received from a Spaniard. Departed this life on the 7th ult. in the town of Monster, Cambria county in the 42nd year of her age, Mrs. Mary Rachel James, consort of Mr. Edward V. James and daughter of the late honorable Judge Atlee, of this borough. 15 August 1806 Died on Wednesday morning the 6th inst. in the 8th year of his age, Samuel F. Sample, son of the Rev. N. W. Sample of Strasburg. RAN AWAY from the subscriber named Anthony Roemer a native of Amsterdam, speaks English and Low Dutch languages. J. H. Watmough, Walnut St., Philadelphia. RAN AWAY from the subscriber a bound boy named Peter Bockbar, speaks English and Low Dutch languages. James W. Clements, Philadelphia. To ALL HUMANE PEOPLE My husband, James Cadman, who has been these twelve months past speechless and senseless, occasioned by a stroke of the palsey, left my house in Donegal township, Lancaster co. on Thursday last, whilst I was absent with my children, who were at work in the neighborhood, and has not returned since nor been heard from. This is therefore requesting, if he should be yet alive, and sound, to have him conveyed to the Poorhouse in Lancaster, or, if dead, a note inserted in some of the Lancaster papers, informing thereof. He is about 55 years of age. Elizabeth Cadman. RAN AWAY from the subscriber a negro man who passes by the name of Jonathan Tim, about 28 years of age. He was bred by Mr. Smith of Carlisle (Pa.) and has been owned by many persons in Cumberland county. William A. Todd. 29 August 1806 Died Mrs. Faithful Mott, wife of Edward Mott, Esq. of this borough, a daughter of Amos Slaymaker, Esq. She left an infant son a few months old. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 114 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Leacock twp., Lancaster county, a negro man named Thomas Morgan about 22 years of age. Jonathan Royer. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Manor township, Lancaster county, on Monday, an apprentice to the Blacksmith business, named Peter Robinson, about 14 years old. John Eshleman. 5 September 1806 Died at his place near Strasburg, in the 68th year of his age, Mr. George Bressler. Died in Harrisburg, on Sunday the 24th ult., Mr. John Seeleg, saddle tree maker formerly of Lancaster aged 33 years. Died in Philadelphia on Thursday morning the 28th ult. in the 80th year of his age, Abraham Markoe, Esq. for many years an inhabitant of that city. WHEREAS on the night of the 26th of August inst., my wife Martha Green alias M'Nalley has eloped from my bed and board, contrary to my wish. Bernard Green, Mt. Hope, Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co. 12 September 1806 Married on Tuesday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Snowden, Mr. John Huffnagel, merchant of Philadelphia to Miss Sarah Franks daughter of Isaac Franks, Esq. formerly of Germantown but now of Ephrata, Lancaster county. Married at Baltimore on Thursday morning the 28th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Rattoone, William Warren, Esq. to Mrs. Ann Wignell, both of the Philadelphia and Baltimore theatres. Died at Gettysburg on Thursday the 4th inst. Dr. William Patterson aged 26 years. He was a native of this county. 3 October 1806 Married last evening by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Jacob Hoff to Miss Margaret Niess, both of this borough. 10 October 1806 Died on Tuesday the 1st inst. in the 63rd year of his age Mr. John Lechler of this borough. 17 October 1806 Died suddenly on Saturday last at the house of John Haldeman, Esq. in Donegal township in the 18th year of her age Miss Elizabeth Stehman, daughter of Mr. Jacob Stehman. TEN DOLLARS REWARD Will be given for each of the fol- 115 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine lowing persons if taken up and secured. They made their escape from on board the ship Liberty of Philadelphia in November 1805 without paying their freight; Elizabeth Gerber, born in Zunssen in the Canton of Basel Switzerland, 53 years of age, she is the wife of Christopher Gerber a carpenter by trade. Christoph Gerber, a son of the above aged 24 years, likewise a carpenter. Jacob Gerber, second son of the above aged 20 years likewise a carpenter. Anna Gerber, daughter of the above aged 22 years. Jacob Mundweiler, of Danicken Canton of Basel, 26 years old, he is a turner and schoolmaster and writes a handsome german hand. Jacob Hurby of Geldeskinder, Canton of Basel, 26 years of age, a carpenter by trade. Information is to be given to G. W. Steinhauer, no. 10, at the corner of Winestreet, Philadelphia. DESERTED from the encampment near Lancaster, Alexander Campbell, born in Ireland, aged 30 years; Barney Logue, born in Ireland, aged 23 years. Michael Deeds, born in Maryland, aged 33 years. James Rhea, Comm'g at the Encampment. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Ann Arundel co. Patapseo Neck near Hawkins Point a young negro man named Bob but sometimes calls himself Bob Miller, he is in the 24th year of his age. When he ran off before he changed his name to Nicholas Johnson. James P. Soper. 24 October 1806 Died on Sunday last at Mount Hope, Mrs. Ann Grubb the youthful consort of Henry Bates Grubb, she has left behind her an only infant of a few weeks old. Her remains were interred in the Protestant Episcopal cemetery in this borough. Died in this borou-gh on Sunday the 12th inst. Mrs. Mayer, wife of Mr. Jacob Mayer saddletree-maker. She has left a husband and 9 children. Died on Friday last, in Hempfield township, Mr. Barry Bleakley late of this borough. Died on Saturday last, in Conestogoe township Michael Shenk, Esq. one of the commissioners of this county. 31 October 1806 Died in this borough on Monday last in the Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 116 prime of life, Mr. John M. Hall late chief clerk in the office of the Register-General. Died yesterday, Mr. Thomas Butcher messenger in the department of the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Died in Philadelphia on Tuesday the 21st inst. in the 54th year of his age, Israel Whelen, Esq. formerly a representative of that city and district in the Senate of Pennsylvania. 19 November 1806 Married on Thursday the 6th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Goering, Dr. Daniel Sheffer to Miss Naomi Wireman daughter of John Wireman, esq. near the York Sulpher Springs. Married yesterday, Mr. Henry Bare to Miss Nancy Herr, daughter of Mr. Christian Herr all of Lancaster county. Died on Wednesday night last in consequence of a fall from a carriage, Mr. James Crawford, son of Mr. James Crawford of Lampeter township. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living near the 47 mile stone on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike an apprentice to the blacksmith business named William Norris, Jehu Murrey. about 20 years of age. 21 November 1806 Married on Friday last by the Rev. N. W. Sample, Mr. George Wager of Philadelphia to Miss Catharine Graeff daughter of George Graeff, Esq. of this borough. Married at Philadelphia on Thursday the 24th ult. by the Rev. Frederick Smith, Mr. George Breidenheart merchant to Miss Elizabeth Stein, daughter of Abraham Stein of that city. 28 November 1806 Died on the 20th inst. in Chestnut Level, Mrs. Molly Rowand Cummins the youthful consort of the Rev. Charles Cummins. She has left behind her an only infant of between 2 and 3 weeks old. Her remains were interred in the Churchyard at Chestnut Level. 12 December 1806 RAN AWAY from the subscriber a bound lad named Joseph Delany. He is 18 years of age. His master is living in HaverLudwig Knoll. ford Twp., Delaware Co. 19 December 1806 Married on Thursday the 1 I th inst. by the 117 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Rev. N. R. Snowden, Mr. Richard Barnum of Wilkesbarre, Luzerne County to Miss Nancy Jamison of Columbia. Married on Saturday last, by the Rev. N. R. Snowden, Mr. George Findley of Maryland to Miss Sabina Hubley, daughter of John Hubley, Esq. of this borough. 26 June 1807 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Milton, Northumberland county, Pa. an apprentice to the coopering Isaac Osmond. business, Fleming Sirls, age 19. 3 July 1807 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Manor Township, Lancaster county an indented servant named John Bentz, Benjamin Herr. a native of Germany. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster an indented Irish servant named John Maxwell, age 17. Speaks tolerably good German. Henry Pinkerton. 10 July 1807 RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm about 2 miles above the Great Falls of the Potomack river and 20 above the Federal City in Fairfax county, state of Virginia, a bright Mulatto Man Slave (nearly white) named Tom Poston about 33 years of age. William Gunnell, jun. 31 July 1807 Died on Tuesday the 14th inst. in the 55th year of her pilgrimage, Mrs. Anna Gryder, the amiable consort of Jacob Gryder of Drumore. She was interred in the church yard at Chestnut Level. Died at Mr. Samuel Patterson's Chickies, on the 22nd inst. Mrs. Mary M'Jimsey, relict of Robert M'Jimsey in the 67th year of her age, for many years a respectable member of society in Adams county. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Cocalico township, Lancaster county about 2 miles from Ephrata on the Harrisburg road an apprentice to house carpenter trade, Philip Mefferd, 18 years old. Samuel Zerfast. 7 August 1807 Married last week in the Borough, Mr. Over-dear, Hatter to Mrs. Amelia Glatz, the youthful widow of the late Mr. George Glatz. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 118 RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Conestogoe township, Lancaster county a negro man who calls himself Saul Moses about 45 or 50 years of age. Jacob Barr. 1 September 1807 Married on Friday evening the 14th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Faber, Capt. David Good, to the amiable accomplished and refined Miss Susan Garber, only daughter of Mr. Christian Garber, both of Lancaster county. 18 September 1807 Died at New Holland on Saturday last in the 69th year of his age, Mr. Jonathan Roland, long a respected citizen of that place. Died in this borough on Friday last, in the 42nd year of his age, Mr. Reinhard Stein, for many years a respected inhabitant of this Borough. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster, a servant boy named Peter Schneider aged 16 or 17, a native of Embden, Germany. Christopher Demuth, Henry Pinkerton. 25 September 1807 Married on Thursday the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Snowden, Mr. Ebenezer Killogh to Miss Ann M'Conky. Died on Thursday the 3rd inst. in the 35th year of her age, Mrs. Hannah Marsh, wife of Mr. Joseph Marsh, jun. of Philadelphia and daughter of Adam Hubley, Esq. deceased, formerly of that city. Died lately in Bart township, Lancaster county, Mrs. Mary Downing relict of the late Mr. William Downing in the 98th year of her age. LONGEVITY 9 October 1807 Died on Thursday morning, the 1st of October, in the 62nd year of his age at his seat near the Schuylkill, General Peter Muhlenberg. Died on Monday last, in the 24th year of her age, Mrs. Sabina Finley, the amiable consort of George Finley, Esq. of Queen-Ann's county, Maryland and daughter of John Hubley, Esq. of this borough. On Wednesday her remains were deposited in the cemetery of the German Lutheran Church. The lovely infant, of which Mrs. Finley had been delivered about 24 hours before her death, was committed to the same grave. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, innkeeper, living in Hemp- field, Lancaster an indented negro-servant known in our neighborhood by the name Tim Jenkin, about 32 or 33 119 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine years of age. He will probably change his name as he formerly lived with a Mr. Armer, in Chester county, in whose family he went by the name of Cadjo Major Thompson. About 18 months ago, he drove carriage for Mr. Hopkins and A. Reigart, Jun. Esq. in the borough of Lancaster. Jacob Gamber. RAN AWAY on Saturday night last, a Mulatto servant man, named Larry sometimes calls himself Charley Brookens, near 21 years of age. Emanuel Reigart (Lancaster) Sept. 18. N.B. All masters of vessels are forbid harbouring or taking away said runaway at their peril. 16 October 1807 Married on Thursday evening the 1st inst. by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg Mr. Henry Keffer to Miss Anna Maria Brach all of this borough. 23 October 1807 SUICIDE Carlisle, Sept. 29. On Saturday evening the 26th inst. Mr. Stephen Rigler, innkeeper, Chambersburg, went up into the garret and hung himself. NOTICE George Burgart, by virtue of a Subpoena to you directed, now in my hands, you are commanded to be and appear in your proper person, at a court of common pleas to be held at Lancaster, for the county of Lancaster, on the third Monday of November next, to show cause, if any you have, why your wife Catharine Burgart, should not only be divorced from your bed and board, but also from the bonds of matrimony which she hath contracted with you, and hereof fail not, at your peril. Emanuel Reigart, Sheriff, October 16, 1807. 30 October 1807 RAN AWAY on the 11th inst. from the subscriber living in the town of Columbia, an indented Mulatto man named Benjamin Williams, age about 50. Philip Gossler, Oct. 30. 6 November 1807 Died on Wednesday evening last, in the 76th year of his age, Mr. John Nees of this borough. 13 November 1807 RAN AWAY from subscriber living in borough of Lancaster on Wednesday night last an indented German servant man named Thomas Hildner a native of Anspack, about 23 years of age. Jacob Krug. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 120 REWARD Made his escape at the township of Martick, Lancaster county, Robert Francis. Robert Robinson, Deputy Constable. 20 November 1807 RAN AWAY in the night of the 1st Nov. from the subscriber, living in Cocalico township, Lancaster county, a german indented Servant named Arnold Felder but his right name is John Casper Kohlstadt, about 20 years old. Jacob Bentz. 11 December 1807 We have just heard, and with much regret record the death of Judge Addison. 25 December 1807 RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in the borough of Lancaster, on Saturday, the 12th inst. an apprentice to the carpenter business, named George Snyder, about 18 years of age. Georg Hensel. 8 January 1808 Married on the 24th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Johnston, Mr. William Wiley to Miss Lydia Frame, both of Londonderry township, Chester county. 15 January 1808 TAKE NOTICE Whereas my wife Martha, left her bed and boarding, some time in the month of May 1807, and did refuse to live with lawful husband, and put up with other men, contrary to my request, and the laws of all civilized nations on this earth. This is to forbid all persons against harbouring or trusting the said Martha on my account as I determined not to pay any of her contracts after this date. Andrew Haxton, December 18, 1807. 29 January 1808 Died in Salisbury township on the 22nd instant in the 30th year of her age, Mrs. Rachel Henderson, wife of William Henderson, Esq. On the 24th instant she was buried in the graveyard of Abraham Carpenter, Esq. RAN AWAY from Philadelphia, on the 17th instant, two German servants who lately came from Amsterdam to Philadelphia. One of them by the name of Gotlieb Bunger, a Farmer and says he also understands making the genuine Holland, born at Oldenburgh in Germany. The other, named John Gervelt, is an indented servant to Isaac Jones tobaconist, he was born in Amsterdam, and brought up in 121 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine a counting-house, speaks tolerable good French, but very little English. Isaac Jones, No. 169, North Front-street Dedrick Hydorn, No. 32, North Front-street. 5 February 1808 Married on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Johnston, Mr. James White of Philadelphia to the much admired Mrs. Jane Pile of Marsborough, Chester county. 19 February 1808 Died in Strasburg township in the 32nd year of his age, Mr. John Stambaugh. He left a widow and child. Died in Soudersburg on Wednesday the third instant, in the third year of her age, Ann Eliza Witmer, daughter of Mr. Daniel Witmer. 26 February 1808 Died on Saturday the 13th of February 1808 at his farm in Adams county, Mr. John Sheaffer a respectable farmer, formerly of the county of Lancaster. 4 March 1808 Married on Thursday the 25th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Hoffmyer, Mr. Thomas Wentz to Miss Catharine Jordan, all of this borough. Married on Saturday evening by the Rev. Mr. Pilmore, Edward Mott, Esq. of the Borough of Lancaster to Miss Elizabeth Spering, daughter of Henry Spering, Esq. of Easton, Pa. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Nottingham, Cecil county, Maryland, Samuel M'Elwee an apprentice lad to the Potting Business. Eli Haines, Potter, Nottingham, Cecil Co., Maryland. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Windsor twp., York county, an apprentice to the house-carpenter business named James Bailey, about 15 years old. Henry Odstot. 18 March 1808 Died in Half-Moon township in Centre county on the 26th inst. (Feb.) Rebecca Moore, Widow of Andrew Moore late of Lancaster county, deceased, aged upward of seventy years. 1 April 1808 Died in Philadelphia, on the 18th inst, in the prime of life, Mr. Robert Bailey, Printer. He has left an amiable wife and 4 little children. 15 April 1808 Married on Tuesday the 12th of April by the Rev. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Henry Gitt of Adams county to Miss Polly Deitrich daughter of Henry Deitrich of this county. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 122 21 October 1808 Married on Saturday the 15th inst. by the Rev. Joseph Clarkson, Mr. Levi Elimaker, son of Mr. Nathaniel Ellmaker to Miss Hannah Hopkins, daughter of Mr. John Hopkins all of Lancaster county. Married on Tuesday the 18th inst. by the Rev. Joseph Clarkson, Mr. William Miller to Miss Maria Smith all of Lancaster county. ESCAPED from the custody of the subscriber, constable of Conestogo township, on Saturday the 27th of August 1808 a certain Michael Bitz, age 17. Benjamin Eshleman. MADE HIS ESCAPE from the custody of the subscriber, Constable of Strasburg township, Lancaster county, on Saturday the 17th inst. a certain Alexander Dickey. Paul Trout. ABSCONDED from the neighbourhood of the subscriber on the 16th inst. an Englishman by the name of John Wilkinson, age about 28. Abner Eachus, Chester county, Willistown township. 16 June 1809 Married on Saturday last, by the Rev. Mr. Clarkson, Mr. Joseph Clendenin to Miss Elizabeth Slough, daughter of Col. Matthias Slough of this borough. Died at Washington city on Sunday the 4th inst. Francis Malbone, Esq. a Senator from the state of Rhode Island. 30 June 1809 Died on Thursday morning, the 8th inst., Thomas Paine, author of the Crisis, Rights of Man, etc. Mr. Paine had a desire to be interred in the Quaker-burying ground, and some days previous to his demise, had an interview with some Quaker gentlemen on the subject, but as he declined a renunciation of his deistical opinions, his anxious wishes were not complied with. He was yesterday interred at New-Rochelle, Westchester county, perhaps on his farm. I am unacquainted with his age, but he lived long, done some good and much harm. (N. Y. Citizen.) 21 July 1809 Died in Maytown on the 15th inst. in the 77th year of her age, Mrs. Jane Work wife of James Work, Esq. 15 August 1809 Died on Thursday the 3rd inst. Colonel Wilder Bevins at an advanced age and on Saturday his remains were interred in the Episcopal burial-ground. (Intelligencer.) Died at Elizabethtown on Wednesday evening last, Mr. Thomas 123 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Rayner of the city of Philadelphia. Mr. Rayner's remains were brought to Lancaster and interred in the cemetery of the Protestant Episcopal Church. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Leacock township, Lancaster county, on Sunday the 2nd ult. a negro man, named Tom Morgan, aged 17 years of age. Jonathan Royer. Married on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Hoffmeyer, Mr. Jacob Bare merchant of Baltimore to Miss Elizabeth Geiger, of this borough. 5 September 1809 Married on Monday evening last, at New York by the Rev. Mr. Stevens, after a courtship of six hours, Mr. Christoph Neunhoeffer of Ludwigsburg, Suabia, Germany a youth of 60 to the blooming Miss Betsey Marks of New York, aged 70 years. Died on Thursday the 17th ult. in Sadsbury township, Chester county Dr. Daniel Eaton, born in the state of Massachusetts. He left a widow and 2 small children. Died on the 9th inst. on his passage from the Havanna in the 24th year of his age, Mr. William Andrews, son of the Rev. John Andrews, Vice Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. RAN AWAY on the 25th inst. from the subscriber, about two miles from Petersburg (Little's Town), Adams county, a negro man named Joshua Linch, aged about 25 or 26 years. John Shorb. MURDER AND SUICIDE On Friday the 25th of August, the wife of Leonard Knab, of Manchester township, in this county, took her infant of 9 weeks old, and hung it with a hank of yarn in her room. She afterwards put a period to her existence by hanging herself in the garret. The other children she had sent away from the house and her husband was in town, where he received the dreadful information. We have no evidence to lead us to the motives for the unnatural deed. She was a woman of good character and fair reputation. 12 September 1809 Died in this borough, on Tuesday morning last, Mr. Patrick Green, innkeeper. He was an honest man, with a kind benevolent heart. Died on the same day, in the 66th year of her age, Mrs. Ann Davis, mantuamaker, a lady of amiable deportment, of christian piety and exemplary virtue. Lancaster Journal 1800-1809 124 Died at Chambersburg, after a short illness, Doctor John Hay, formerly pastor of the Independent Tabernacle in Philadelphia. Died in the state of Ohio, John Stewart, Esq. of York, Pennsylvania late a member of the United States House of Representatives. Married in this borough on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, Mr. John Kline to Miss Mary Lind daughter of Mr. John Lind. 26 September 1809 Died in this borough on Sunday night last, Mr. Josiah Lockart, he left only an infant son. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the borough of Lancaster, John Daley, age about 18 years old, apprentice to the shoemaking business. Richard Gray. Died on Thursday evening the 21st at Baltimore, Mr. Alexander Rednagle in the 62nd year of his age one of the managers of the Philadelphia and Baltimore theatres. 3 October 1809 Died on Thursday the 21st ult. at Germantown, Mr. John Edmund Harwood formerly of the new theatre. A NEGRO who calls himself Nicholas Mars says he served his time with Arthur Gruddock is lodged in the Lancaster jail. Any person having lost such a negro may apply for further particulars to the subscriber in Lancaster. Paul Dewees. 17 October 1809 Died in Dowingtown, on Thursday the 28th ult. James Hannum, Esq. in the 60th year of his age. 24 October 1809 Married at Lebanon on Tuesday evening the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Hiester, the Rev. Mr. Gloningeroof Harrisburg to Miss Eliza Clark, daughter and only child of the late Thomas Clark, Esq. of Lebanon. Died lately at Baltimore, Capt. Eiselen. Married on Thursday the 19th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Gammel, Mr. David Brinton of Wilmington (Del.) to Miss Mary Bowen, daughter of Mr. John Bowen of West-Whiteland, Chester. 31 October 1809 Married at Carlisle, on Tuesday the 17th inst. by Dr. R. Davidson, Capt. George Ege to Miss Eliza Miller, daughter of Mr. John Miller, dec'd of Carlisle. To be continued.