Genealogical Gleanings from The Lancaster Journal, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Genealogical Gleanings from The Lancaster journal Lancaster County, Pennsylvania compiled by Rita Schive Mowrer (continued from Volume XXXI page 46) 20 July 1821 Married on Sunday last [15 July], by the Rev. Mr. Endress, Mr. John Simpson Cooper to Miss Catharine Albright all of this city. Married on Thursday the 12th inst, by the Rev. Mr. Hoffmeyer, Mr. John Muenich to Barbara Johnson, both of Hamfield twp., Lancaster county. Died at Marietta on Tuesday the 10th inst. Mr. Catharine Duffy wife of Mr. James Duffy in the 39th year of her age. Gazette 27 July 1821 ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber, living in the upper part of Ann-Arundel county, Md. on Saturday night last, Negro Bill, who calls himself Bill Robertson, he is about 25 or 26 years of age. He has a mother living at Baltimore, her present residence I think is in Whiskey alley, in a yellow framed house, with high steps, her name is Beck or Rebecca Robertson; he also has several relations about Baltimore, who are said to be employed as sailors or boatmen, and an uncle who lives a little beyong Baltimore; he has a sister living with Mr. Nicholas Merciver, then on Elkridge. Gustavus Warlield 20 July 1821. 3 August 1821 Married on the 29th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. John Williamson to Miss Sarah M'Bride, both of Leacock twp. Died on Sunday last [29 July], John F. Heinitsh son of August Heinitsh, aged 4 years. 4 months, and 2 days. Died suddenly on the 22d ult. at the house of Peter Barlow, in Donegal twp. James Cunningham, about 70 years of age. He was interred in Simon Eckenroth's burial ground. 163 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine 164 Died on the 5th ult. near Hanover, Adams County, Anna Catharine Withers, formerly of Earl twp., Lancaster county in the 80th year of her age. Married on Monday evening last [6 August], by the Rev. Mr. Elliott, Lieutenant Abraham Musser, of the army of the U. S. to Miss Maria Duchman daughter of Jacob Duchman, Esq. Died on Monday morning last [6 August], John Peter, son of Peter Broth, aged 6 years, 4 months and 23 days. Died on the 30th ult. at Elizabethtown in the 80th year of her age, Mrs. Catharine Heintzelman of Manheim, in this county. Editor's note: S. R. Slaymaker II, in his book about the Slaymaker family in the Pequea Valley in Lancaster County, "Captives' Mansion" notes that the area suffered an extremely virulent typhoid epidemic in the summer of 1821. 17 August 1821 Died at her residence in Leacock twp. on Thursday evening the 9th inst, in the 49th year of her age, Mrs. Eiizabeth Rolland, relict of the late Mr. George Rolland. DARING ATTEMPT TO MURDER. An attempt on the life of Mr. Kingsland of Belleville was made on Wednesday last by his son-in-law George Campbell, late a merchant in N. Y. (Mr. Kingsland intended to exclude his son-in-law from his will). He was shot in the arm by a double barrelled gun and his arm was amputated at the shoulder joint. Mr. Kingsland is about 77 years of age. Newark (N. J.) Eagle 3 August 1821 24 August 1821 Died at Marietta, on the 16th inst. Isabell English, age 70. Died can Saturday last [18 August], Mr. Michael Wither, aged 88 years. FATAL ACCIDENT. Mr. Samuel Lendrun fell off a wagon and the wheels passed over his body. His body was carrieds to the house of Mr. John Huber in Roberstown who had his remains interred in the burying ground of that place. He was about 40 years of age and was born in Philadelphia where it is supposed his relations resided. He was a poor industrious man. CAUTION. Whereas my wife Susan has left my bed and board. Jacob Bankist. 31 August 1821 Married at Philadelphia on Friday the 24th inst. by Lancaster Journal 165 the Rev. Dr. Broadhead, Mr. Frederick V. Krug of that city to Miss Martha, daughter of M r. Jacob Chamberlin, of Boston, Mass. Died on Tuesday evening the 21st inst. in the village of Manheim, Mr. Daniel Kauffman, son of Dr. Michael Kauffman, in the 29th year of his age. Died on Wednesday morning last [29 August], at Columbia, Mr. Philip Gossler. Died last evening, Catharine, youngest daughter of Mrs. Brien, of this city, age 7 years. 7 September 1821 Married on Tuesday evening last [4 September], by the Rev. Dr. Endress, Mr. Michael Withers, of Strasburg twp. to Miss Ann Mary Smith, all of this city. Died on Monday morning [3 September], at 3 o'clock in Manheim twp. Lancaster Co. the Rev. Jacob Mayer, aged 52 years. ABSCONDED. An apprentice to the Printing Business. Adolph Jacobson about 24 years old born in Stralsundt, in Swedish Pomerania. (He) attemps to be fashionable and has a vast fund of conceit, speaks tolerable English and can speak German and French. Eichbaum & Johnson 14 September 1821 Died at Ephrata, Cocalico twp. Abel Witwer, Clock and Watchmaker aged 54 years. 28 September 1821 Died on Friday night last [21 September], in the borough of Marietta, the Rev. William Kerr, in the 43d year of his age. Died on Monday the 17th inst. at the Little Mill, at an advanced age,. the wife of Mr. James Morton. Died on Saturday last [22 September], Mr. James Morton, husband of the lady mentioned above. Died on Sunday morning, the 16th inst. in the 13th year of her age, Miss Lydia Reitzel, daughter of Jacob Reitzel of this city. Died whilst on a visit to her laugher Mrs. Moulton, on the morning of Thursday the 20th inst. at Marietta, Mrs. Hull of Hudson, N. Y. aged about 60 years. Died at Columbia, on Tuesday last 125 September], Mr. Anthony Ellmaker, aged 52 years. Died on the 12th inst. in Bart twp. Mr. Mathias Ault in the 105th year of his age, Mr. Ault came to America in 1752, a servant to General Deshee. 166 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Died in Wilmington, on Saturday the 15th inst. Mrs. Sarah Buckley, consort of Daniel Buckley, Esq. of Lancaster county, Pa. She was interred in the Friends Burial Grounds. Died at Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday the 4th inst. William Cochran, Esq. Cashier of the U. S. Branch Bank at that place. ADVERTISEMENT. If John Hyden, a baker by trade a native of Philadelphia who left Philadelphia to go to sea will inform his brother George Hyden, he will hear something to his advantage. A letter directed to George Hyden, Elizabethtown, Lancaster county will be attended to. 5 October 182/ Married on Wednesday evening last [3 October], by the Rev. Mr. Reinike, Mr. Edward Huffnagle to Mrs. Margaret Kornrnan, all of this city. Married on Saturday evening last [29 September], by the Rev. Mr. Clarkson, Frederick Eichelberger, Esq. of the Senate of this State, to Miss Catharine Baker, daughter of the late Frederick Baker, Esq. decd. Married on Thursday, the 13th ult. at Carlisle, by the Rev. Mr. Ehaugh, Daniel Stine, Esq. of Harrisburg to Miss Ann Maria Kleiss of this city. Died in this city on Monday morning [1 October}, Mr. George Price, Editor of the Free Press, aged ;29. Died in Philadelphia on Friday evening last [28 September], at half past 8 o'clock, Mr. George Helmbold, printer and editor of the Independent Balance, aged 43. Died at Marietta, on Saturday morning the 22d ult., age 43, the Rev. William Kerr. FAIR WARNING. Whereas my wife Mary has left my house, bed and board, (she having defiled my matrimonial bed in the most scandalous manner). John Lechler. .12 October 1821 Married at Litchfield, Conn, on the 25th ult, by the Rev. Mr. Camp, Walter E. Franklin, Esq. of York (Pa.) to Miss Sarah Bud, of the former place. Married on Tuesday last [9 October], by the Rev. Mr. Clarkson, Christian Sherpa to Miss Elizabeth Frazer, both of Strasburg, Lancaster County. Died Monday last [8 October], in East Hempfield twp. Nicholas Lutz, age 73. Lancaster Journal 1821 167 Married on Wednesday the 10th inst. by the Rev. Joseph Clarkson, Kinsey Johns Vandyke, Esq. of Newcastle, Delaware to Miss Fidelia, daughter of William Montgomery, Esq. of this it Died on Wednesday the 10th inst. at Washington, Manor Twp., aged 65 years, Mr. Thomas Roberts, formerley an occupant of this city and a soldier of '76. Interred on Sunday last in the Episcopal burial ground. On Saturday morning last [13 October], in Sadbury twp., Chester Co., to which place he removed his family a few months ago. Samuel Bryan, Esq. late Reg. of Wills for the city and county of Philadelphia, age 61. Died on Saturday the 6th, at his country residence, near Germantown, Commodore Murray, senior officer of the Navy of the U. S. Died near New Lancaster, Ohio, in the 58th year of his age, Samuel Carpenter, Esq. Died at his residence, near New Holland, on the 7th of the present month, James Galt, jr., age 63. Died on Friday, the 12th inst. Anna Mary, age 4 years, 2 months and 17 days, youngest daughter of John M. Whitehill, of Donegal twp., Lancaster County. Died in Marietta, on the 15th inst. Dr. Reuben King, in the 27th year of his age. Died on Friday morning last [12 October], aged 59 years, 3 months and 18 days Mrs. Barbara Neff, wife of Mr. John Neff of Strasburg twp. Died on the same day, in the 32d year of his age, Mr. John Haines, of Lampeter twp. Died on Wednesday evening [17 October], in the 38th year of his age, Mr. George Connor of Soudersburg. Died suddenly, in Chester Co., Mr. Thomas Worth. Died on Friday the 5th inst. aged 46 years 7 days, Mr. Peter Miller, of Leacock twp. 19 October 1821 I HOMICIDE. Mr. Joseph Snowden was shot dead at Manchester, near Richmont, Va. on the evening of Tuesday last [16 October], by a young wagoner, John Clever, 19 years of age. Died John S. Carpenter M. D. He departed this life yesterday morning age 37. 26 October 1821 168 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Died at Birdsborough, in Berks Co., on the 15th inst. Matthew Brooke, age 61. He left a wife and 5 small children. Died on Thursday evening the 13th inst. age 66, Mr. Jacob Flubather. Died on Monday evening last [22 October], age 37, Mr. Jacob Andrew Keiss. Died on Tuesday night the 13th inst. age 37, Mr. Edward Burgess, of colour. 2 November 1821 Married on Tuesday last [30 October], by the Rev. Mr. Hoffmeyer, the Rev. William Pauli, of Reading, Pa. to Miss Henrietta Gundacker, daughter of the late Mr. Michael Gundacker of this city. Died at York-Haven, York Co. on the 23d ult., Mrs. Anna Connelly, consort of Mr. Henry Connelly aged 19. She was interred at Elizabethtown, Lancaster County on the 24th. Died on Tuesday morning last [30 October], aged 68, Michael Rine, Esq. Died in this city on the 24th ult. age 48, Mr. Wm. Mason, a native of Ashby, Westmoreland County, England. Died in Millerstown, Lancaster Co. on the 24th ult. age 57, Mr. Michael Galligher, 9 November 1821 Married in Philadelphia on the 25th ult. by the Rev. Philip E. Mayer, Mr. Jesse Smith of that city to Miss Harriet Plitt, daughter of the Rev. John Plitt, formerly of Lancaster County. Died on Friday evening last [2 November], age 29 at his residence in Earl twp. Dr. Samuel C. Offner, leaving a wife and 4 infant children. His remains were interred in the Lutheran burying ground. Died on the night of the 4th inst. at the residence of his father, Cyrus Jacobs, Esq., William C. Jacobs, in the 21st year of his age. Died at his father's seat, in the county of Madison, Va., in Oct. last, James E. Madison, Esq. FATAL ACCIDENT. On Thursday the 1st inst, a carter named David Evans, in the employ of Mr. Jacob Miller returning from Columbia became intoxicated, fell from his horse and was killed by the wheels of the wagon passing over his body. FATAL ACCIDENT. On Sunday last [4 November], a daughter of Mr. Hugh NrCuilough, of Drumore Twp., was Lancaster Journal 1821 169 returning from church, her horse took fright and ran so close to a fence that her head struck a stake, which knocked her off /6 November 1821 Died on Friday the 9th inst. at Speedwell Forge, Lancaster County, George Coleman, son of Robert Coleman, Esq. of this city, aged 31 years 4 months and 4 days. Died on Wednesday morning last [14 November], Mr. James Henderson, of Salisbury twp. age 65. Died near this city, on Sunday the 4th inst. age 54, Mrs. Susanna Kauffman, wife of Solomon Kauffman. MURDER. A St. Clairsville (Ohio) paper of the 27th ult. gives an account of a shocking murder on the night of the preceding Wednesday [24 October], by a man named Shandy Hammond who put a period to the existence of his wife. SINGULAR SUICIDE. On the 20th Oct. Mr. Henry Abbot of Pulteney, Steuben Co. hung himself, leaving a wife and several children. FATAL ACCIDENT. in Manor twp. on Saturday night last [10 Novmeber], a black man named Orange Dullam was unfortunately shot [while] hunting racoons. 23 November 1821 Married on Sunday night last [18 November], by the Rev. Mr. Clarkson, Jr. Winiam W. Weaver to Miss Caroline Gleyler, both of Philadelphia. Married in this city, on Friday evening the 9th inst. by the same Mr. Andrew Dunlap to Miss Mary Miller, both of Leacock twp. Died on the 14th inst. at his seat in Salisbury in this county, James Henderson age 66. Died on Tuesday morning last [20 November], in the 19th year ofhis age, Henry G. Graeff, son of George Graeff, Esq, of this city. 30 November 1821 Married yesterday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Reinke, Mr. Christopher Brenner, to Miss Elizabeth Greider, daughter of Mr. Abraham Greider, all of Lancaster twp. Died in this city, on Thursday last [22? November], in the 29th year of her age, Mrs. Catharine Ihling wife of John Ihling. 7 December 1821 Married on Tuesday evening last 4 December, at Paradise, by the Rev, Mr. Clarkson, Mr. Jacob Hoover, ofStrasburg, 170 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine to Miss Esther Evelina Witmer, daughter of David Witmer, jr. Esq. Married in this city on Wednesday the 28th uh, Thomas Smith, Esq. member of the House of Representatives for Dauphin County, .to Miss Frances Brandon, all of Harrisburg. Died on Thursday the 29th ult. in Leacock twp., Major William M'Causland age 67. Died in this city on Monday last [3 December], George Bigler, age 32. Died on Sunday the 25th ult. Lydia Gibbons of Lampeter twp. Died yesterday morning, Mrs. Catharine Cooper, age 74. 14 December 1821 Died on Saturday morning last [8 December], in this city, Mrs. Mary Barret, wife of Mr. George Barett, and daughter Lancaster journal—Extra. of James Hopkins, Esq. 21 December 1821 Married last evening, by the Rev. Dr. Endres, Benjamin Champneys, Esq. Attorney at Law to Miss Elizabeth Bachman, daughter of John Bachman, Esq. all of this city. Died on Sunday morning last [16 December], Mrs. Barbara Shindle, age 95 years 10 months & 13 days. Died on Monday last [17 December], in the 88th year of her age, Mrs. Dorothy Smith. Died on the 30th of Nov. last, at the borough of Columbia, Mr. Joseph Quad!, aged 40 years. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Died at Washington on the 13th inst. the Hon. A. Trimble, a Senator of the U. S. from the State of Ohio aged 35. He came to that city from Albany. 28 December 1821 Married on Tuesday evening last [25 December], by the Rev. Mr. Reinke, Mr. Albright, editor of the American Staaisbothe, to Miss Mary Weaver, all of this city. Died on Sunday morning last [23 December], Mrs. Joseph Cunningham age 78. Died on Wednesday morning last [26 December], Mrs. Catharine Miller, wife of Mr. Martin ..Miller, aged 46 years 3 months 25 days. Died on Friday the 5th inst. in Lampeter twp., George Shindle, age 69. Died on Monday the 17th inst. in Leacock twp., Daniel Swope age 50 years I mo. 13 d. 4 January 1822 Married on Tuesday last [1 janilary] by the Rev. Lancaster Journal 17 Mr. Hoffmeyer, Mr. Andrew Holtzworth to Miss Susan Overholtzer, all of Hem field twp. Married on Thursday evening, the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Babbit, Mr. Elias Baker, Merchant, of' Salisbury to Miss Hetty Rebecca Woods, eldest daughter of Mr. David Woods, dec'd, late of Leacock twp. II January 1822 Witner, age 79. Died on Monday last [7 January] Mr. Benjamin 18 January 1822 Married on Thursday evening the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Endress, Mr. Daniel Book, to Miss Christina Neff, daughter of Henry Neff, both of Lampeter twp. Died in this city, on Friday last, [11 January] Elizabeth, only daughter George Hambright, Esq. Died on Saturday last [ 12 January], Mr. Henry Wolfat an advanced age. 25 January 1822 Died in this city on Tuesday evening the 15th inst. aged 49, Mrs. Barbara Reitzel, consort of Mr. Jacob Reitzel, CAUTION. The subscriber living in Earl twp., Lancaster Co. cautions all persons against trusting his wife Susanna, who left him in March. Peter Halman Died on Saturday morning last [19 January] in this city, Mrs. Margaret Foesig, aged 29, consort of Mr. William Foesig. Died on Thursday morning [24 January] John George Hoff, Watchmaker, age 34. INFORMATION WANTED. Thomas Clingan, left his place ofabode on the night of the 13th ofOct. last, in a state of mental debility and has not been heard of since the 19th of the same month when he was seen at Lewisburg at which place he said he was determined to go to Pittsburg. He is about 40 years of age and speaks English and German. Abraham Harnley 1 February 1822 Married in this city, on the 29th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Hoirmeyer, Mr. Christian Kauffman, of East Hem field twp. to Miss Fanny Erb, daughter of Jacob Erb of Warwick twp. Died on Sunday morning last [27 January], age 63 years Mrs. Isabella Slaymaker, wife ofAmos Slaymaker, Esq. of Salisbury twp., Lancaster County. 172 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Died on Tuesday last, [29 January] Mrs. Giles Slaymaker, widow of Mr. Daniel Slaymaker, deed age 85. 8 February 1822 Married on Wednesday morning last [2 February], theRev. Mr. Clarkson, Thomas B. M'Elwee, Esq., Attorney law to Miss Williamina Smith, daughter of the Hon. Charles Smith, L.L.D. Married on the 24th ult, by the Rev. Mr. Endress, Mrs. John Myers to Miss Eliza, daughter of Mr. George Eckert, of Strasbu rg twp. Married on Tuesday last [1 February], in this city, Mr. Benjamin Herr, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Mr. John Kendrick, all of Strasburg twp. Died on Monday morning [7 February], in this city Julia Ann, youngest daughter of Anthony M'Glinn. Died at Doylestown, Bucks Co. on the morning of Tuesday the 15th uit:Seth Miner, aged 77 years, father of the publishers of the Penna. correspondent and Village Record. Died at his Plantation in Eastbradford, on Friday morning last [1 February], Capt. James jefferies, aged 63 years. Capt. jefferies followed the seas for about 30 years and was for a long time Master of a ship in the West Indies. European and India Trade. 15 February 1822 On Thursday the 7th inst. [married] by Wm. Ashmead, Minister of the Gospel, Mr. Peter Sharp, of Leacock twp. to Miss Amelia Humphreyville of this city. Married on Sunday the 3d inst. by John Elliot, Minister of the Gospel, Mr. Jacob Wise, late of the U. S. Army, to Mrs. Catherine Young, all of this city. Married on Sunday the 20th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Guldy, Mr. William Dorgits to Miss Margaret Schneyder all of Earl twp. Married on the same day [20 January], by the Rev. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Samuel Metzlar of Carnarvon twp. to Miss Magdalena Sensenich, Earl twp. Died on Sunday the 20th ult. in Earl twp. Jacob Musselman, age 45 years. Died in the Borough of Columbia, on Thursday the 7th inst., Mr. John Eberlein age 67 years. Died on the 2nd inst. aged 3 years 2 months and 17 day, George Morry, on of Mr. George Morry, of this city. Died on Saturday last [9 February], at the house of Christian Car- Lancaster journal 1 73 penter, Esq. in Earl twp. age 25 years, Ensign Martin Frank of the City Guards. 22 February 1822 Married on Monday morning last [18 February], by the Rev. Mr. Holland, Lt. William Downie, late of the U. S. Army, to Miss Eliza GraefT. Married on Monday evening [21 February], by the Rev. Mr. Reinke, Mr. Thomas R. Trimble of Thompson's town, Mifflin County formerly of this city, to Miss Catharine Albright. Last evening by the Rev. Mr. Endress, Mr. Wm. Tallman [married] to Miss Ann Kite, all of this city. On Tuesday the 12th inst, [married] by the Rev. Mr. Boyer, Mr. Nejohn Tuesday the 12th inst, [married] by the Rev. Mr. Boyer, Mr. John Neff, Jr. of Strasburg twp. to Miss Mary Barr, daughter of Christian Barr, deCd, late of Bart twp. Married on Tuesday the 19th inst. by the Rev. Mr. J. J. Strein, Mr. David Heidelbach, to Miss Mary Brenneman, daughter of Mr. John Brenneman of Conestoga twp.