38. Frederick Kaufman STIFFLER
CONTROVERSY REGARDING NAME OF FREDERICK'S WIFE
Joan M. Kilian, 2008 Summer Ridge Drive, Augusta, GA, 30901, in April 2001, sent me a copy of a manuscript compiled by her great-grand-aunt, Blanche [surname?], a daughter of Reuben Patrick and Elizabeth McCormick; Elizabeth being a daughter of William McCormick and Catherine Stiffler; Catherine being a daughter of Frederick Stiffler and -- so Blanche stated -- Rachel Beard. Not Mary Hay. Blanche would have been a great-granddaughter of Frederick Stiffler, so this is the closest documentation I have uncovered that differs from the common assertion that Frederick married Mary Hay. It is still possible that he was married to a Mary Hay, but also possible that he was married more than once before his marriage to Susannah Croyle.
Also, the following reference may apply to a Rachel, wife of Frederick Stiffler. Need to verify that this is the correct person.
Bedford, PA "Gazette" 1843
30 December, died Mrs. Rachel Stiffler, age 59, Blue Knob
The surname Beard would account for the middle initial B in two of Frederick Stiffler's sons, Joseph B. and Michael B. Stiffler. It is also noteworthy that Michael B. Stiffler's eldest daughter was named Rachel B. Stiffler.
However, Mrs. L.W. Ray, the informant for the death certificate of Frederick Stiffler's daughter Mary (Stiffler) Roudebush, gives "Mary Stiffler" as the maiden name of Mary's mother.
___________________________________________Whisker, James B., ed., BEDFORD COUNTY ARCHIVES, Volume III, pp. 103-105
Greenfield Township, 1814 Tax List
"Greenfield Township includes the town of Claysburg. It was incorporated as a part of Blair County at the time of the erection of that county. This tax list is unique in that it lists ages and occupations of the inhabitants."
Frederick Stiffler, 29, farmer [b. c1785]
___________________________________________1820 PA Census: Bedford Co. Greenfield Twp. p. 32a, line 15
Series M33, roll 98Frederick STIFLER
Males: 3 [10-16]; 1 [26-45]
Females: 3 [<10]; 1 [26-45]
3 persons engaged in Agriculturenext door was Jacob BARD -- could he have been a relative of Rachel Beard?
Males: 1 (26-45)
Females: 1 (<10); 1 (16-26)
1 engaged in agriculture
___________________________________________1830 PA Census: Bedford Co. Greenfield Twp.
Series M19, roll 152Frederick Stiffler
Males: 1 (10-15); 2 (20-30); 1 (40-50)
Females: 1 (5-10); 1 (10-15); 2 (15-20); 1 (30-40)
___________________________________________1840 PA Census: Bedford Co. Union Twp. p. 287
Series M704, roll 445Fred'k STIFFLER
Males: 1 [20-30]; 1 [50-60]
Females: 1 [15-20]; 1 [50-60]
___________________________________________1850 PA Census: Bedford Co. Union Twp. p. 251
Series M432, roll 751, dwelling 80, family 80Frederick STIFFLER, 65, $1900, b. PA
Susan, 55, b. PA
Thos CROYLE, 24, Farmer
___________________________________________1860 PA Census: Bedford Co. Union Twp. P.O. St. Clairsville, p. 628, lines 26-28
Series M653, roll 1072, dwelling 843, family 801, 25 July 1860Frederick STIFFLER, 76, Farmer, $2000 Real Estate / $100 Personal Estate, b. Pa.
Susana, 58, b. Pa., cannot read or write
Frederick, 13, b. Pa., attended school
___________________________________________Bedford County, PA Willbook 4, p. 525
I Frederick Stiffler of Union Township, Bedford County and State of Pennsylvania being weak in body but of sound mind memory and understanding praised be God for these Blessings Do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following First. I will and devise for the use of my beloved wife Susana, the Mansion house in which we now reside and the garden with the appurtenances to have and occupy the same during her natural life, Together with two cows to be kept & fed on the premises for her use and also so much of the house & kitchen furniture as she may deem necessary to keep for her own comfort and concinence [convenience] during her natural life and after her decease the personal property that may be their remaining shall be sold and the proceeds thereof divided Equally among all my children hereinafter named Second, I will and devise that after my decease all my personal property not taken by my wife shall be sold my Executor Third I will and devise to my two sons Joseph Stiffler and Michael Stiffler all my Real estate to wit. The farm on which I now reside containing three hundred acres more or less of land each to have and to hold the parts they now occupy to be divided according to a Division line made by James Ketterman to them their heirs and assigns, forever, at the rate of Two thousand Dollars and it is my Wish and Will that they shall each yield thereout for the support and maintenance of my wife during her lifetime twenty bushels of Wheat, ten bushels Rye, five bushels of Buckwheat and ten bushels of Corn Ears, and each to furnish one half of the above mentioned different Sorts of grain at such time as she may need the same, annually Fourth. It is my Wish and Will that my two sons Joseph Stiffler & Michael Stiffler shall pay out to my three daughters to wit: Barbara Hartle, Polly Roudabush & Elizabeth Croyle the Sum of Ten hundred and twenty Dollars share and share alike in three equal annual payments of $3.40 the first to become due in One year after my decease. Fifth I will and devise that my two sons Joseph Stiffler & Michael Stiffler shall pay out to my Daughters Catharine McCormick, the sum of two hundred Dollars and to the surviving children of my son Frederick Stiffler, decd the sum of One hundred dollars to be equally divided among them, these last bequests to become due and payable four years after my Decease, Sixth I will and devise that after my decease my two sons shall annually during the lifetime of my wife furnish her with 200 lbs of pork in addition to the provisions hereinbefore made for the Maintenances. Seventh I will and devise that the proceeds of the sale of my personal property shall be applied to the payment of my funeral Expences and the Expences of xxxx this my will and the ballance to be equally divided among all my surviving children. Eighth and lastly I hereby constitute and appoint Joseph Stiffler and Michael Stiffler, Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all other Wills by me made and declaring this to be my last Will and Testament, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 25th day of March A.D. 1864
[signed] Frederick Stiffler {Seal}
Signed, Sealed, published and declared by the above named Testator to be his last will & Testament in presence of us who at his request have Subscribed our names as Witnesses thereto
[signed] Michael Wertz
Henry (his X mark) BurkBedford County SS.
Personally appeared before the undersigned Register for the Probate of Wills &c for Said County Michael Wertz and Henry Buck, subscribing Witnesses to the foregoing instrument of writing who being duly sworn do depose and say that they were present & saw the Testator Frederick Stiffler, Sign his name to the same & heard him pronounce & declare it to be his last will & Testament, That he desired them to sign their names as Witnesses thereto & that at the time of so doing he the said Testator was of Sound and disposing mind, memory & understanding to the best\\[copy ends here]
_________________________________________________Need to confirm the following as it differs from what I had before:
Mr. Frederick Stiffler died on 6/9/1867 in Union Township, Bedford, PA at age 83 years 1 month and 6 days.
(Source: Bedford Inquirer 6/14/1867)
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Ancestral File Number:
8JSL-7J
GEDCOM line 12137 not recognizable or too long for MRIN 198:
(MARR) 2 PLAC Christ Luthern Church, York Co., PAGEDCOMline 12137 not recognizable or too long for MRIN 1102:
(MARR) 2 PLAC Christ Luthern Church, York Co., PA
Ancestral File Number:
8JSL-8P
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HRM6-XP
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GR4B-PG
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PBRX-XG
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GR4B-QM
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PBRX-ZM
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PBRZ-0R
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GR4B-RS
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G0WK-LP
47. Cathrine (Catharine) HINKLE
Ancestral File Number:
G0WK-N2
various spellings - Heltzel, Hoeltzel, Holtzel
__________________________________________mar 2nd, Anna Maria, widow of Adam BRENNER - Adam's Will probated 16 Apr 1783
see York Co, PA Bk F, pg 118
__________________________________________Old note: Tobias Helsel, son of Phillip Wendel Heltzel, was naturalized in York County, Pennsylvania on 30 August 1761. Reference Mrs. Bernice H. Simon, 17420 Chagrin River Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022.
_______________________________________________YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CHURCH RECORDS OF THE 18th CENTURY, Volume 3
Marlene S. Bates & F. Edward Wright, 1991JACOB LISCHY'S PRIVATE PASTORAL RECORD
p. 234:
Conrad of Tobias Höltzel and Engela, baptized July 23, 1755. Sponsors: Conrad Amma and Maria Elisabeth.p. 244:
Charlotte of Tobias Höltzel and Engela Elisabeth, baptized April 23, 1758. Sponsors: John Wolff and Charlotte.p. 257:
Johannes of Tobias Höltzel and Engela, baptized March 20, 1761. Sponsors: Johannes Stübler and Eva Catharina Ammannin.p. 264:
Görg Heinrich of Tobias Höltzel and Engela Elisabeth, baptized December 19, 1762. Sponsors: Görg Heinrich Joseph and Anna Elisabeth.p. 270:
Joh: Görg of Tobias Höltzel and Engela Elisabeth, baptized January 8, 1765. Sponsors: Joh Görg Schelhammer and Rosina.Engela Elisabeth of Joh: Görg Schelhamer and Rosina, baptized January 8, 1765. Sponsors: Tobias Höltzel and Engela Elisabeth.
__________________________________________from PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES III Series, Vol. 21:
PA York Co. Tax Lists:1779: Twp. not stated: Tobias HELTZEL (180 A, 3h, 3c)
Windsor Twp: Henry HELSEL (183 A, 4 cattle)
Windsor Twp: Jacob HELSEL
1780: Paradise Twp: Tobias HELSLY (125 A, 3h, 3c); Philip HELSLY (1c)
1781: Paradise Twp: Tobias HELSLEY, Distiller (200 A, 3h, 4c)
Windsor Twp: Jacob HELSEL, single
Manchester Twp: Philip HELTZEL (1h, 1c)
1782: Paradise Twp: Tobias HELTZEL (150 A, 4h, 6c)
Manchester Twp: Philip HELTZEL (1h, 1c)
1783: Twp. not stated: Tobias HELTZEL (200 A, 8 inhabitants)
Windsor Twp: Jacob HELTZEL (200 A, 2 inhabitants)
Manchester Twp: Philip HELTZEL (5 inhabitants)
_______________________________________________York County, PA Willbook H, p. 366
Tobias Heltzel of Paradise Township in the County of York and State of Pennsylvania Yeoman, being sick and weak in Body but of a sound and disposing Mind, Memory, and Understanding, blessed be Almighty God for the same. Do Make and Ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say) First, I order and Will that all my just debts and funeral Charges, shall be paid and Satisfyed. Item, I give and Bequeath unto my beloveth Wife Anna Mary my Bed and Bedstead and bed furniture, so that it may be called a good Bed and one Iron pot and One Iron Pan, and a Pewter Baison, and a Pewter Plate and four pewter Spoons, and one Cow the choice to her, which I give and Bequeath unto her over and above her Contract or Articles of marriage which I made with her before our Intermarriage (which she I shall have as her own Estate). And further my will is that all my Lands and Plantations (that is to say my two Plantations) Situate in Paradise Township in the County of York aforesaid Adjoining each other the upper place adjoyning Spring Forge Land and Lands of Michael Strasbach and the Lands heretofore sold and Conveyed to Casper Hock containing about One Hundred Acres, or upward and the lower place adjoyning the same, and Lands of John Herschy and Peter Wolf Esqr and Lands of Jacob Miller Containing about one hundred and fifty Acres (more or less) that shall all be sold with all my whole Personal Estate by my Executor herein afternamed by the best Advantage that they can have, and that in Such a manner as my Executors shall think it best; And my Will is that from the first money coming in from my Estate the Sum of one hundred Pounds shall be put out on Interests and my said Wife shall have the full Interest thereof yearly as long as she be my Widow; And from the Remainder of my Estate my Will is that my Daughter, Scharlot, now the Wife of Martin Schwartz and my Son Henry Heltzel, and my Son Philip Heltzel each of them shall have the Sum of Ten Pounds in Gold, or Silver Coin which shall than be their full Share out of all my Estate and no more. And than all the remainder of my Personal Estate (that is to say, the money therefor coming in with the remainder of the first payments for my Lands and plantations that shall than be equally Divided among and Between my other Children namely Eve now the Wife of Jacob Weier and Elisabeth now the Wife of John Bofs [Boss], and Sophia now the Wife of William Heins, and Catherine now the Wife of Jacob Geiger and Margaret Heltzel, and my Sons John Heltzel and Tobias Heltzel to one of them as much as to the other if the Three aforementioned Children have first received their share so as the abovesaid (namely each the sum of Ten Pounds as aforesaid) And than the remainder of the money comming in from my Lands that shall also be equally Divided among my Children Namely Eve and Elizabeth and Sophia and Catharine and Margaret and John and Tobias Heltzel in manner following (that is to say) that always the money that is comming in in one year shall always be divided in three equal Shars. and to them paid according to their Sucfefsion of age, and so on till to the Youngest so that they shall be made equal in Share as aforesaid. And after my Wifs decease or Second marriage which shall happen to be first they One hundred pounds that was on Intereft shall than be also equally divided again among and between my Childrens Namely, Eve. and Elizabeth. and Sophia and Catharine. and Margaret, and John and Tobias Heltzel to one of them as much as to the other, but Concerning the Share of my Daughter Catharine of all as before mentioned my Will is that the principal sum thereof Shall be paid out on Interest, and she shall yearly have the Interest thereof till to the time that she do Repent and learn to keep House that my Executors shall tink it proper or good to give her the Principal Sum thereof. And Lastly I do hereto appoint and Nomenate my trusty neighbours John Beyer, and John Joseph to be the Executors of this my Last Will and Testament Whome (or the Survivor of them; I the said Tobias Heltzel do hereby Intitle to Execute a Deed or Deeds of Conveyances to the purchasor of my Lands and Plantations, according to Law; hereby Revoking all former Wills by me made. In Witnefs whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand and Seal this Eighth day of October. In the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety Two.
[signed] Tobias Höltzel {Seal}
Signed, Sealed, Published, and Declared by the above named Tobias Heltzel to be his Last Will and Testament in the Presence of us who have hereunto Subscribed our names as Witnefs in the Presence and on the request of the Testator * Jacob Lund Govrt [Burchhart], L______ Lairs [Henry Baier], Henry Danner
York County fs. Before me Jacob Barnitz Esq. Register for the probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administrationin and for the County of York in the State of Pennsylvania, personally came Jacob Burchhart, Henry Baier and Henry Danner, the three Subscribing Witnefses to the foregoing Instrument of Writing: and on their solemn Affirmation they respectively Conscientiously Scrupling the taking of an Oath Do severally say that they were personally present and saw and heard the above named Tobias Heltzel Sign his name unto and Seal and publish the foregoing Instrument of Writing as and for his last Will and Testament, and that at the time of the doing thereof he the said Tobias Heltzel was of a sound and disposing Mind, Memory and Understanding to the best of their Knowledge and belief; And that they respectively Subscribed their names thereto as Witnefses in the presence of the said Testator and at his Request and also in the presence of each other at the same time
[signed] Jacob Burchhart
[signed] Henry Baier
[signed] Henry DannerAffirmed & Subscribed at York
the 28th Day of November 1792
before me * J. Barnitz Regr.A true Copy taken from & compared with the Original
J. Barnitz Regr.Memorandum that letters Testament are in common form were granted unto John Beyer and John Joseph of the Estate of Tobias Heltzel deceased. Inventory to be Exhibited into the Registers Office at York on or before the Twenty Eighth Day of January next, And an Account or reckoning in a Year or when legally thereunto required, Given under my Hand & Seal of Office at York the 28 Day of Novem. 1792.
J. Barnitz Regr.
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GERMAN I.G.I. (International Genealogical Index):
MOHREN, Angelica Elisabetha - christened 16 Dec 1736 - Evangelisch, Gangloff, Pfalz, Bayern - father Peter MOHREN, mother not shown
MOHR, Angelica Elisabetha - christened 17 Mar 1743 - Evangelisch, Meisenheim, Rheinland, Preussen - father Johann Phillipp MOHR and mother Angelica Elisabetha
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not mentioned in father's Will 1792
Bapt record states "Johanes"
see York Co, PA Deed Bk 2H, pg 528 (16 Apr 1793) HELTZEL, Tobias Est. - Award
John is called "eldest son of Tobias".1800 PA Census, Bedford Co, Bedford & St. Clair Twps, pg 449
HELSEL, John (5-0-1-1-0 / 3-0-0-1-0)
1810 ?? can't find
1820 PA Census, Bedford Co, Bedford Twp. pgWill of John HELTZEL of Bedford Twp, Bedford Co, PA
written - 5 Apr 1842, proved - 28 Jun 1844
mentions Polly SAMUEL to receive John's estate until her son, Adam SAMUEL, becomes
21 years old. At which time Adam takes posession and must provide for Polly.
also mentions "sons", Conrad, Tobias, Daniel, John and Jacob to receive $10 each
above what they have already received.
not mentioned in father's Will - 1792
1800 PA Census, Somerset Co, pg 570
HELSEL, Tobias (2-1-0-1-0 / 2-1-0-1-0)1810 PA Census, Cambria Co, Conemaugh Twp, pg 20
HELSEL, Tobias (0-2-2-0-1 / 0-2-3-0-1)1820 PA Census, Cambria Co, Conemaugh Twp, pg 183
HELSEL, Tobias (3-1-0-0-0-1 / 1-3-1-0-1)1830 PA Census, Cambria Co, Conemaugh Twp, pg. 176
HELSILL, Tobias
males - 2 [15 to 20] & 1 [60 to 70] /
females - 1[10 to 15], 1 [20 to 30] & 1 [60 to 70]
NO PROOF, but suspect this is the same Philip in
1810 PA Census - Fallowfield Twp, Washington Co, p. 671 (over 45y)
and 1820 & 1830 OH Census, Boardman Twp, Trumbull Co, (b. 1760's)
and whose son, John, went to Algoma Twp, Kent Co, MI in 1840's
of Rockingham Co, VA in 1793
Resided Paradise Twp, York Co, PA prior to 1783
1790 PA Census: Bedford County [not returned by townships]:
Jacob STIFLER
1 Free white male, 16+, including heads of family
4 free white males under 16
2 free white females, including heads of familyJacob STIFLAR
1 Free white male, 16+, including heads of family
1 free white male under 16
____________________________________________________Pennsylvania Archives: Series VI, Vol. 2 - York Co. PA
A return of Captain Hans Co. of Militia, 1st Btn. commanded by Col. Miller,
12 October 1780 : Jacob "Sietler" - 8th Class.p. 637: Return of the 3rd Co. of Paradise [York Co. PA], commanded by William Heffner, Captain of said class, 29 August 1781 : Jacob Stifler.
Jacob Stiffler resided in Paradise Twp. York Co. PA in the years corresponding to his military service is shown in the following references from tax returns --
Pa. Archives, Paradise Twp. York Co. PA. Ser. III Vol 21 in 1779,
1780, 1781, 1782. He came to Greenfield Twp. Bedford Co. in 1783.[The Clappers in America]
Marie Leighty Engel
Gerald H. Helsel
1980
_____________________________________________________Bedford County, PA Willbook 1, p. 209
1807 July 9th The last Will and Testament of Jacob Stifler * In the name of GOD Amen, Be it remembered that I, Jacob Stifler, of Bedford County, Greenfield Township, State of Pennsylvania, being Weak in body, but of sound and perfect mind and memory, blefsed be Almighty GOD, for the same, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, that is to say, first my body shall be bered cording to the Cristeanity rules - and I give and bequeath unto my beloved Wife Catarina Stifler, all these falling articles, that is one bed and bedstad, her one choise, and one Cow, first choise, and the lettle iron kitte, and the doth oven, and too peuter plates, and three spoons and Spinning Whel and Reel, and 6 pound of Woll, and the third part of the half an acar of flax that is in the ground now, and all the ould flax, from the last years, and too wooding buckits - which I give all to my beloved Wife, as a free and sepperate givft, and all the remainder of my goods, chattes, and all and every thing shall be sold by my beloved Executors, Jacob Schmitt, and William Dickey, in the time of fore wiks, after my desacing, and then my debts shall bee paid, first and formost, and then after all debts is paid, then my beloved Wife Catarina Stifler shall have the third part of the remender monny of the movable Estate, and then the remender monny shall bee mad unto fore equelly parts, then my son John, shall have one part out of the fore parts, and my son Michal shall have one part, out of the fore parts, and my son Conrad, shall have one part out of the fore parts, and then the forth part shall be med into Six equelly parts, and to be asided, as it is hereafter menchned, my daughter Eifa, the wife of Henry Helsel, shall have the one part of the six; and my daughter Elisabeth Feesol shall have one part of the Six, and my son Peter, one part of the six, and then my daughter, Catarina, the wife of Fartenant Tickerhof, his fore heirs, that is his eldest daughter Catarina, and hir eldest son Jacob, and hir seciant Son Henry, and hir Secient daughter Elisabeth, shall have one part out of the six, as soon as tha are twenty one year of aege, and my son Adam, or to his heirs, shall have one part out of the six, and if my son Adam, dont com in the time of one year, to receiv the monney after my Executors, have publiged in the pepers, then my Executors shall devid the said Adam his Shere, into three equly shars, and then to devid the three shers, to my three sons John, and my son Michael, and my Son Conrad, then my mewiable estate is all diveided, and my real Estate, is in first and foremost, that my son Conrad, his heres, or afsignes, shall have and hold the plantation whare I now live on, for the sum of One hundred and seventy pounds in monney, to be paid in saverly payments, as it will be hereafter minshned, The first year after my dece. my son Conrad, shal pay the sum of ten pounds unto my beloved Wife Catarina, and the payment in one year farder, to bee paid the sume of thorty five dollars to my son John. then the next yearly payment to be paid the sum of thirty five dollars unto my son Michael, and then the two falloing yearly payments is forty dollars each, and the first is to be paid to my son John, of the forty dollers payments and then the seciant forty doller payment is to be paid unto Son Michael, and then paying this Subscribed payment off then the reamender of the monney shall be devieded into six evely payments, and the yearly, one part out of the six, to be paid, and til all is paid and the first payment out of the six, is to be paid unto my son Peter, and then the third payment to be paid to my son Adam, and then the forth payment to be paid unto my daughter Eve wife of Henry Helsle, and then the fifth payment to be paid unto my daughter Catarina, hir to be first heirs, that is to say Catarina and Jacob and Henry and Elisabeth Tickerhof, and the sixt and last payment to be paid unto my daughter Elisabeth, and if my son Adam shold not come, or either of his heirs, in the time of one year after my dece. then the real shall be veided into three equel shers, and then my son John shal have one shere, and my son Michael One Shere, and my son Conrad the third Shere, and my beloved Wife, hir part, what I gives unto hir in first and foremost, to liv on the plantation where she is now in the same House, and if my beloved Wife, and my son Conrad Doant agree in one house, then my son Conrad, shall build a house for my beloved Wife, eighteen by sixteen feet, with a Stone Chimly, and to Glafs Weindos, and boords below and above sufficent med, and the house shall be built northwest seid of the Spring house, and my beloved Wife shall have and hold yearly twelf bushel of whet, and eight bushel of Ray, and one hundred weighth of Porke, and one acor of Medow, and paster for One Cow, with the aner Cow, that xxx the said plantation, and all the above menshned article, I gives unto my beloved wife for her to have and to hold induering her life. I give and bequeath the same to my said beloved Wife Catarina Stifler, whom I hereby appoint Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In wittnefs whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal, the ninth day of Jully in the year of our Lord One thousen eight hundred and seven * Signed, Sealed, published by the above named Jacob Stifler, to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request, and at his presence, have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnefses to the Same
Jacob (his X mark) Stifler {Seal}
Mortsion Höffltal [Matthias Sheply?]
Patner Jinwils [Peter Smith?]
John (his X mark) McConlyBedford County. Ss Personally appeared before me the Subscriber, register for the Probate of Wills and granting letters of Administration, in and for said County Matthias Sheply and Peter Smith, two of the subscribing Witnefses to the within Will, who being duly affirmed do say, that they were personally present, and heard & seen the Testator Jacob Stifler, make his mark to his name, Seal, publish, pronounce and declare the within Instrument to be his last Will and Testament, that the names Matthias Shepley & Peter Smith, thereto Subscribed are the proper hand writing of them the said Matthias Shepley & Peter Smith. that they seen John McConly the other Witnefs make his mark to his name, and that at the time, the Testator was of sound\\[copy ends here]
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surname also found spelled Meier. In addition, on DAR paper work her name was found as Anna Catarina Meyer born Paradis e Twp, York Co, PA abt 1762 by DAR submitter Dollie Edith N ofsker Smith. And her name was listed in Henry Heltzel's wi ll as Catrina. ap 3/24/99
from Keith Pervatt:
According to researcher Daniel Stifflear, Anna/Catherine wa s from New Jersey.
1820 PA Census: Bedford County, Woodberry Township
Christian BRALLIER
Males: 1 (10-15); 1 (16-25); 2 (26-44); 1 (45+)
Females: 1 (45+)
4 engaged in manufacturingChristian BRALLIER Jr.
Males: 2 (<10); 1 (26-44)
Females: 1 (<10); 1 (26-44)
1 engaged in manufacturing
[These entries were next to each other]
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1820 PA Census: Bedford County, Woodberry Township
Jacob BRUMBAUGH
Males: 1 (16-25)
Females: 1 (16-25)
1 engaged in agricultureJohn BRUMBAUGH
Males: 1 (16-25); 1 (45+)
Females: 1 (<10); 1 (10-15); 1 (45+)
2 engaged in agricultureDaniel BRUMBAUGH
Males: 2 (<10); 1 (26-44)
Females: 1 (16-25)
1 engaged in agriculture