William Ellis Michael

Notes:

BIR: 1860-1870 Columbia Co PA censuses: WE 4/PA-m, Wm E 13/PA

1857 BIR,1884 MG: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES/pg 392:
W Ellis Michael, dentist Berwick, bn Briarcrk TWP Col Co PA 20 Aug 1857, sn of Stephen & Sarah A Gensel Michael, natives of Col Co & of German descent. His gf came from some of the lower counties & settled in this co latter part of last century. Our subject's fthr brought up on farm & followed ag pursuits all of his life. When he md he moved to his present place, where he has since remained; he bought 200 acres of land but has since divided it up, his sns purchasing a part of the homestead. Our subject was reared on a farm & attended school until 16yrs. Spring 1881 he entered Philadelphia Dental College & graduated spring 1883. Spring 1884 located in Berwick, where he has since practiced. Prior to entering dental col he attended & taught school. He md 14 Feb 1884 Laura McHenry. Mr Michael is an enterprising gentleman-he & wife mmbrs of Christian Church.

1881-1884 SCHOOL: Spring 1881 he entered Philadelphia Dental College & graduated spring 1883.

1884 MG,MOVE: Spring 1884 located in Berwick, where he has since practiced. He md 14 Feb 1884 Laura McHenry.

1886 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantee Index to Deeds 1813-1922 flm 0961533

BK40/pg114,13 Mar 1886 BriarCrk-Stephen,Sarah A Micheal to W Ellis Michael

1893 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantor Index to Deeds 1813-1922 film 1486660

1. BK59/pg388-15 May 1893-Berwick: Laura & Wm E Michael to Sarah J Hosler
2. BK54/pg8-12 Oct 1893-Briarcrk: Sarah A, W Ellis Michael TR to Stephen Michael

1936 DTH,BUR,BIR,MG: Cem Rcds of Columbia CoPA flm1486660 pg 46, Pine Grove Cem Berwick PA: Wm Ellis Michael 1857-1936; Laura M, wife of Dr WE Michael 1861-1930; Lena M dau of WE & LM Michael 1889-1896
Letter 23 Nov 99 from Laura M Burrows: Wm Ellis bn 1857 Berwick PA, dd 1936 in Blacksburg VA

NOTES: Laura M Burrows suggested writing her contact person: Ann Kosiki, 131 Eno Street, Plymouth PA 18651 Phone 717 779 4059 - she had gathered infor for Laura on Michaels. She not a genealogist but able to get info frm Ct House, etc.

William married Laura Mc Henry 14 Feb 1884, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Laura was born 1861, Pennsylvania, United States; died 1930, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried 1930, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

1. Lena M Michael was born 1889, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 7 Oct 1896, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried Oct 1896, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States.
2. Olivier Michael was born Apr 1901; died 16 Apr 1901, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried Apr 1901, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States.
3. Laura Michael was born 15 Apr 1901, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 16 Apr 1901; was buried Apr 1901, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Notes:

1818 BIR: Col & Montour Co Hist & Biog Annals; FHL flm# 1597741/5 pg1139: Bn 20 Sep1818 Beavervalley, Columbia PA, dd at Berwick at 92.
200 Yrs Michael Hist & Gen, pg 36: Stephen 4th child of Adam Michael bn 1818, dd 1910

c1844 MG: PA, Columbia Co: Hist Columbia & Montour Co; Hist & Biog Annals pg 1139:...worked for father on farm until 26, when md & moved to Summerhill,Briarcrk TWP. Bought farm 350 acres

1850 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Briarcrk Twp, flm 444737 pg 156, 10 Aug, Dw 158:
MICHAEL, Stephen 30/PA farmer; Sarah 24/PA; Adam 5/PA; Gideon 3/PA;
John W 2/PA; Obed 5/12 PA

1850 LAND: Columbia Co Grantee Index to Deeds 1813-1922,Briar Crk, flm 0961533: B14, pg413-30 Jan 1850 Briarcrk: Catherine Gansel et al to Stephen Michael, see wife Sarah A Michael notes

1860 CENSUS: PA, Columbia-Briarcrk flm 805098, pg 605, 14 Aug, Dw 1051:
MICHAEL, Stephen 42/PA farmer (6000,2000); Sarah 35/PA; Adam 10/PA student;
Gideon 14/PA; J.W. 12/PA; Obed 10/PA S.J. 7/PA-f; W.E. 4/PA-m; Andrew J
1/PA; Lydia E Hosler 19/PA domestic; Jacob Gensel 27/PA carpenter

1863 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantee Index to Deeds 1813-1922, Briar Crk, flm 0961533: B17 pg471-16 May 1863 Briarcrk: Jacob Moyer & wife to Stephen Michael

1869 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantee Index to Deeds 1813-1922 flm 0961533, B22 pg709-27 Mar 1869 Briarcrk: Wm Yoher & wife to Stephen Michael

1870 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Briarcrk pg77 Dw76:
MICHAEL, Stephen 51/PA farmer (8000,2500); Sarah 44/PA; Jno W 22/PA; Obed
20/PA; Sara 15/PA; Wm E 13/PA; David 7/PA; Anna 5/PA; Lydia 2/PA

1872-1875 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantee Index to Deeds 1813-1922 flm 0961533

1. B27 pg679-1 Apr 1872 Briarcrk: Chas Whitmire & wife to Stephen Michael
2. B26 pg234-31 Mar 1873 Beaver: Franklin L Shuman & wife to Stephen Michael
3. B28 pg95-22 Jan 1875 Beaver: Cornelius Wagner & wife to Stephen Michael

1877-1879 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantor Index to Deeds 1813-1822 flm1486660

1. BK29 pg600-2 Jan 1877,Berwick-Sarah A & Stephen Michael to Gideon Michael
2. BK30 pg 246-3 Feb 1877-Stephen & wife Sarah A Michael of Briar Crk Twp to Gideon Michael of same twp, 103acres 120perches, Briar Crk (by lands of JC Smith, Adam Michael,pub rd frm Martz Ch to Nob Mtn, Adam Michael, Stephen Michael, Geo W Miller) (Pt of land from Gideon Gensel,late of Briar Crk Twp 30 Jan 1850 to Stephen Michael Deed BK N p413) Witness: Samuel Neyhard JP
3. B33 pg141-3 Feb 1877 Briarcrk-Sarah A & Stephen Michael to Adam Michael: 79acres 118perches,Briar Crk Twp (by lands of pub rd frm Martz Ch to Nob Mtn, Mary Stout, along rd frm Evansville to Meth...Ch, JC Smith,...similar to above
4. B35 pg14-22 Feb 1879 Briarcrk-Sarah A & Stephen Michael to Sarah J Hosler: 1 acre 55perches (same land conveyed to Stephen Michael 4 Dec 1879 Sheriff's sale)

1880 CENSUS: PA,Columbia-Briarcreek Twp 10 Jun, ED 167 pg 6, Dw50:
MICHAEL, Stephen 61/PA (PA,PA) farmer; Sarah 54/PA (PA,PA); David 17/PA
sch & wks on frm; Anna 14/PA; Lydia 11/PA

1886 LAND: Columbia Co Grantor Index to Deeds 1813-1822 flm1486660

1. BK40 pg114-13 Mar 1886 Briarcrk-Sarah A & Stephen Michael to W Ellis Michael: 23 acres101p Berwick twp (by lands of Gideon Gensil's heirs, Oliver Ege, P. Kline, Abraham Adams) see deed for further details
2. BK42 pg539-5 Mar 1886 Briarcrk-Sarah A & Stephen Michael to Obet Michael
3. BK42 g647-5 Mar 1886-Stephen & Sarah A Michael to Obet Michael, 3acres 80perches (pt of Catherine Gansel etal lnd)
4. BK54 pg8-13 Mar 1886-W Ellis Michael to Stephen & Sarah A Michael (re-read,confusing)

1893-1896 LAND: Columbia Co Grantor Index to Deeds 1813-1822 flm1486660

1. B54 pg 8-12 Oct 1893 Briarcrk-Sarah A & W Ellis Michael to Stephen Michael
2. B54 pg 12-12 Oct 1893 Briarcrk: Stephen & Sarah A Michael to Obet Michael
3. B64 pg654-29 Jan 1896 Berwick: Stephen & Sarah A Michael to Lydia A Smith: Bor of Berwick, 8th & Mkt St, Witnesses: Herman Legien & FR Kitchen JP

HIST: Hist of Columbia & Montour Co PA FHL flm # 1000549/pg 392 under W Ellis Michael, son:...Stephen & Sarah A Gensel Michael, natives of Col Co & of German descent. (Ellis' Gf came from lower co & settled Col Co latter part of last century. Subject's fthr brought up on frm, followed ag pursuits all his life. Md & mvd to pres place, where since remained. Bought 200 acres but since divided it up, his sons purchasing pt of homestead.

HIST,REL: Columbia & Montrou Co Hist & Biog Annals pg 1139: School in Beavervalley, worked for father on farm until 26, when md & moved to Summerhill,Briarcrk Twp. Bought farm 350 acres+ & continued farming until over 70yrs. Most successful farmer of his family & an auth on matters relating to his work. A Democrat, serving as school director & overseer of poor,proving an efficient official. United Evangelical Church of Summerhill-very active,including some offices held there. Very interested in Sunday School. Children (CK OUT): Adam, Gideon, John, Obediah, William Ellis, David, Anna, Lydia, Ellen, Andrew, Emory, Charles

1900 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Berwick Borough, pg 13A, 9 June, Dw 273/289 (on 7th Street):
MICHAEL, Stephen-boarder Sep 1818-81/PA, widow, living with George and Lydia Smith (dau)

1911 DTH,BUR: Columbia Co PA Cem Rcds FHL flm#1486660, Summerhill Cem pg20: Stephen Michael 1818-1911, wife Sarrah 1826-1899. Description: 1 1/2 mi frm Berwick across rd frm summerhill Church
Oct 99 email L Croll: Stephen dd 20 Feb 1910, bur Berwick PA (7 children - CK - I show 13)

NOTES: On Pam's notes, show admin of father's will (CK OUT)

Stephen married Sarah A Gensel Abt 1844, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Sarah (daughter of Gideon Gensel and Catherine Fisher) was born 1 Apr 1826, Beaver Valley, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 26 Mar 1899, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried 4 Apr 1899, Summerhill, Columbia, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1826 BIR,1846 MG: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-K6-bn 1 Apr 1826 Catawissa; md Stephen Michael 1846

BIR,MG: BK OF BIOGRAPHIES, 974.8 D3bb/pg534-35 (flm 0924645/1): Gideon Gansel, fthr of Joseph Gansel bn Roaring Crk TWP, md Catherine Fisher, children: Phoebe, John, Joseph, Obadiah, Samuel, Peter, Jacob, David, Sarah, Rebecca
BIOG. SKETCHES/pg 392: W Ellis Michael bn Briarcrk TWP, Col Co PA 20 Aug 1857 to Stephen & Sarah A Gensel Michael; 1850-1880 Col Co census: 1850 Sarah 24/PA, 1860 Sarah 35/PA, 1870 Sarah 44/PA, 1880 Sarah 54/PA

1826 BIR,1899 DTH,BUR: Columbia Co PA Cem Rcds FHL flm#1486660, Summerhill Cem pg20: Stephen Michael 1818-1911, wife Sarrah 1826-1899. Also Col Co Dths flm #559622/pg 170: Sarah Michael 73 of Beaver Valley, dd 26 March 1899 Berwick, cat of stomach 9y bur Summerhill 4 Apr 1899 (also shown Gense)

NOTES: Florene Hunt, 13243 Orange Blossom Rd, Oakdale CA 95361 AF89-006204-letter returned, no such person

Notes:

1789 BIR: Columbia & Montour Co Hist & Bio Annals FHL flm# 1597741/5 pg1139: Adam Michael, sn Ulrich Michael bn at Beaver Valley, Col Co PA. German Luth Ch.

1789 BIR: 200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen, compiled by Chas P Michael 1977, poss of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co Reg & Recrdr pg36: Adam Michael, 1st child of Ulrich, bn 3 May 1789 Beaver Twp.

1789 HIST: Adam bn yr Geo Washington 1st Pres. 13 states, population less than 4 million. Capital not yet in Wash Dc, although approved & 1791 Congress established DC.

c1810 MG: Columbia & Montour Co Historical & Biographical Annals FHL flm# 1597741/5 pg1139: Children: Menas, Chas, Geo Washington, Andrew, John, Stephen, Mrs Peter Houck, Mrs Benjamin Houck, Elizabeth dec'd, Caroline (Michael Hunts).
200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen p36: md Catherine Hoats, dau of Michael Hoats of Beaver Twp-10 children

1810 CENSUS: No census for Adam in Penn in 1810

1820 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co, Catawissa pg 14, FHL flm #0181406:
MICHAEL, Adam: Males 3@0-10; - 1@16-18; 1@16-26; 1@26-45; 1@45+; 3 in agriculture
Females: 2@0-10; 1@10-16; 1@16-18; - 1@26-45

1822 LAND: PA,Columbia Co PA-Mifflin Twp, BK3 pg563-4:
1. Indenture 27 May 1822-Adam & wife Catharina Michael of Catawissa to Jesse Bowman of Briar Crk, 10acres 8 perches Mifflin Twp (lands by late Ulrich Michael, adj E line of twn of Mifflinburg, heirs of Simon Kehl dec to beg) (pt of tract Rbt Whitehead 23 Jan 1810 Northumberland Co Dd BkL pg412 to Christian Kunkle to Ulrich Michael, who coveyed same to Adam 7 Jul 1813. WIT: Peter Yohe Jr & SE Frederici
2. Columbia Co PA BK3 pg564-Indenture 27 May 1822-Adam & Catherina Michael of Catawissa to Jesse Bowman of Briar Crk, 1 outlot in Mifflinburg Lot# 110 or 2a, rcd Sunbury Northumberland Co (same that John Kunkle (one of proprietors of twn 8 May 1794 grntd by Ind to Wm Rittenhouse, who 28 Jun 1811 grntd to Peter Yohe Jr, who grntd by Ind 24 Jul 1813 to Adam Michael. Signed by Adam & her X WIT: Peter Yohe Jr Esq.-JP & SW Frederici

1825 LAND: 200 YRS Michael Hist: Adam progenitor of Beaver Valley Branch of Michaels. He purch his father's farm 7 Mar 1825, which he cleared & operated successfully.

1830 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp pg 71, FHL flm #0020639:
MICHAEL, Adam: Males 2@0-5; 2@5-10; 1@10-15; 1@15-20; 1@20-30; 1@40-50;
Females - 2@5-10; 1@10-15; 1@15-20; 1@40-50

1840 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp pg 158, FHL flm #0020540:
MICHAEL, Adam: Males 1@5-10; 1@10-15; 1@15-20; 1@20-30; 1@40-50
Females 1@5-10; - 1@15-20; 1@20-30; 1@40-50

1840sHIST: Oct 1999 email from Larry Croll to Pam Wagner: "Adam MICHAEL purchased his father's farm 3/7/1825 built & ran a Hotel about 1840s"

HIST: Hist of Col & Montour Co PA pg 371 FHL flm #1000549 (1887): Levi Michael: Adam Michael, grandfather to Levi, native of Columbia Co, kept hotel now occupied by Charles Michael, near Singley's Store until his death (in 1841).

c1845 HOTEL: 200 YRS Michael Hist: ...he erected & conducted a hotel to accommodate great influx of people during building of Reading RR, completed abt 1845. He held open house there until his death.

HIST: Columbia & Montour Co Hist & Biog Annals pg 1139: Operated a farm of 350 acres, ran a hotel in Summerhill, Col Co, a number of years. Democrat, held a number of twp offices. Consistent mbr of German Luth Church.

1847 DTH,BUR: 200 Yrs-Michael Hist pg 36: Adam Michael, 1st child of Ulrich, bn 3 May 1789 Beaver Twp, dd 28 Feb 1847, bur in Michael Cem, Beaver Twp, on former Michael Homestead (now owned by Orville Fritz), age 57y9m25dys
Columbia & Montour Co Hist & Bio Annals FHL flm# 1597741/5 pg1139: Dd 57yrs old. Both he & wife bur in private graveyard on edge of farm he owned in Beaver Valley. Pg511: Adam dd 1841

1850 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Beaver Twp, FHL flm #0444737 pg 263, Dw 50:
MICHAEL,(no Adam) Catherine 60/PA living with son Charles

NOTES: BIR,BAPT: St Johns Lutheran Church Rcds,Catawissa PA 1796-1880, who?
pg 42: Adam Michael & Christina, dau Sara bn 21 Apr 1817, bapt 13 Jul 1817
pg 47: Adam Michall & Cath, dau Maria bn 3 Dec 1820,bapt 28 Jan 1821, sponsor John Michael
pg 51: Adam Michael & Catharina, dau Catharina & Elisabeth, both bn 18 Oct 1822, bapt 2 Mar 1823-twins?

TO DO: FHL - 2 books: 1. Early Death Book, Col Co PA (Laura Burrows to Ruth Steffey
2. The Hist of Schuylkill Co PA vol 2 by Beers & Co, Chicago 1916 - a write-up on Adam.

Adam married Catherine Hoats Abt 1810, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Catherine was born 7 Jan 1791; died 13 Nov 1873, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried Nov 1873, Beaver Township, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1791 BIR; 1873 DTH,BUR: 200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen-book of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co PA pg 36: Catherine Hoats, dau of Michael Hoats of Beaver Twp, bn 7 Jan 1791 (also seen as Hotz)
Oct 1999 email, Larry Croll: Catharine Hoats bn 7 Jan 1791, dd 14 Nov 1871, dau of Johanne Michael and Eva Salma (WERNER) HOOTZ

c1810 MG: PA,Columbia Co-200 Yrs book: Catherine md Adam Michael-10 children: Manasseh, Lucy, Charles, Stephen, Sallie, Elizabeth, Andrew, George W, Caroline, Polly.

1873 DTH,BUR: PA,Columbia Co-200 Yrs book: Catherine dd 14 Nov 1873, age 82yr 10mo 7dys, bur Michael Cem on Michael Homestead, now owned by Orville Fritz

TO DO: Check out Catherine's family - Michael or Johanne Michael Hoots (Hotz, Hoats?) and Salma Werner

Notes:

c1784 BIR: IGI flm #2034689: bn abt 1784, ,Berwick, Penn
AF sub by Florence Hunt: Chr 28 Aug 1786, Berk PA, sn of Johann Adam Gansell & Phoebe Ann Glassmeyer, md abt 1812 to Katherine Fischer; dd 24 Oct 1846 Columbia PA; Bur Berwick PA.

c1785 BIR,1848 DTH: Summerhill Church Cemetery pg19, Columbia PA rcds, WPA Project-FHL film 1486660: Gideon Gensil dd 24 Oct 1848, 63yrs 1mo. Wife Catherine Garrison dd 5 May 1862, 59yrs 11mos 13dys

c1786 BIR: Craig Gansell, phone call Dec 1999: Gideon bn 28 Aug 1786, Roaring Branch Twp (from church rcds). Bn Columbia Co (mine shows Northumberland - same at one time - to check)

c1786 CHR(BIR),1843 DTH: Book of Biog 974.8 D3bb pg534-35 on film 0924645/1: Gideon Gansel, fthr of Joseph Gansel, bn Roaring Crk Twp, a shoemaker, then merc business at Catawissa Forge, then farmer. Md Catherine Fisher, dd 1843 at age 64yrs
Email Feb 2001, Lystra Marshall: Gideon bn 28 Aug 1786-Berks Co PA, dd 24 Oct 1846-Catawissa, Columbia Co PA. Md Katherine Fischer abt 1812 (she bn 5 Feb 1792-McKean PA, dd 5 May 1862-Berwick, Columbia Co PA (CK)

1820 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Mifflin pg 38:
GENSIL, Gideon: Males 3@ 10, 2 @ 18, 2 @ 26, 1 @ 45; Females 1 @ 10, 1 @ 45 (Daniel next door)

1830 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Mifflin, pg 69:
GENSEL, Gideon-Males: 1 0-5; 3 10-15; 2 15-20; 1 40-50. Fem: 2 5-10; 1 15-20; 1 30-40

1840 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Mifflin, pg 156:
GENCIL, Giddeon-Males: 1 0-5; 1 5-10; 1 15-20; 1 50-60. Fem: 3 10-15; 1 40-50

1846 PROBATE: Columbia Co PA Probate Vol 2 pg 395, 22 Sep 1846:

Gideon Gensel, late of Briar Creek Twp, leaves all to Catherine, wife..any left, equally divided between all children. Samuel was pd for time he wrkd aft 21 yrs. Direct sons, Peter & Jacob, be put to trade of their choice abt 17-18 yrs old. WIT: Geo Zanes, Jeremy Jacoby, Jeremiah C Smith. Dd 19 Jan 1847; Letters of Admin, Index to Wills V A-D flm 954833: Catherine & Joseph Gensel admin Vol 2 pg399
1848 - Tombsone shows re Craig Gansell Dec 1999



1860 Columbia Co PA Census Index: CK OUT- all Gensil:
A. pg 719-Franklin Twp; D. pg 724-Franklin Twp; Wm pg 667-Centre Twp; D. pg 676-Cattawissa Twp;
D. pg 926-Cattawissa; Daniel pg 966-Mifflin Twp; J. pg 640-Cattawissa; Jacob pg 605-Briarcreek; M. pg 626-Cattawissa; Phehf (??)pg 617-Catawissa; S.E. pg 626-Catawissa; Samuel pg 108-Briarcreek (When checked, deleted from this list)

Gideon married Catherine Fisher Abt 1812, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States. Catherine (daughter of Joseph Fischer and Katherine Minegar) was born 17 May 1792, Pennsylvania, United States; died 5 May 1862, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried May 1862, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1789 BIR,1853 DTH: Book of Biographies 974.8 D3bb pg534-35 (flm 0924645/1): Gideon Gansel, father of Joseph Gansel bn Roaring Crk TWP, was shoemaker, then in mercantile bus at Catawissa Forge, then farmer. Md Catherine Fisher, dd 1853 at age 64yrs, children: Phoebe, John, Joseph, Obadiah, Samuel, Peter, Jacob, David, Sarah, & Rebecca
IGI flm #2034689: Gideon and Catherine Fischer
Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-DB, parents Joseph Fischer & Katherine Minegar
Craig Gansell, Dec 1999: parents Peter Fisher & Katherine Minegar

1802 BIR,MG,DTH 1862: Columbia Co PA Cem Rcds, FHL film#1486660, Summerhill Cem pg19: Catherine Garrison (?) wf of Gideon Gensil dd 5 May 1862, 59y11m13d. CK OUT

1850 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Briarcreek Twp, flm 444737 pg 156-10 Aug Dw157:
GENSEL, Catherine 59/PA; Jacob 16/PA laborer; Mary Ann 8/PA

1850 LAND: Col Co PA BK14 pg413-Indenture 30 Jan 1850-Catharina Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler, John Gansel, Jos Gansel, Obadiah Gansel, Sam'l Gansel, Rebecca Michael, Peter Gansel, Jacob Gansel of Briarcrk TWP (Phebian Hosler in Salem TWP Luzerne PA) to Stephen Micael of Briarcrk TWP, 220a in Briarcrk TWP (by lands of Abraham Zaner, TW Idings-late, lands of Ranry? Rittenhouse, by other lands of TW Idings & heirs of Francis Thoffes dec, Anthony Adams)

1862 DTH,BUR: Craig Gansell Dec 1999 phone call: Catherine bn 17 May 1792, dd 5 May 1862, bur Berwick by husband.

NOTES: Mary Ann not mentioned in book, land rcd. A dau? Nov 1999 e-mail from Craig Gansell: Mary Ann was living with Catherine Gensil in 1850 census above - says she was Joseph's daughter, Mary Trough Green.
Also St Johns Lutheran Church Rcds,Catawissa PA 1796-1880 pg 13: Johannes Fischer & wife parents of Catherina bn 10 Jun 1801,bapt 12 Jul 1801-CK

Notes:

c1767 BIRTH: PA,Columbia Co,Mifflinville Cem-row 128, FHL flm#1312860/8 pg46: Ulrich Michael died 30 Mar 1853 age 86y1m24dys, calc=6 Feb 1767
1850 Col Co Census, with son John, age 84. 1850 less 84=1766.

c1787 MG: PA,Columbia & Montour Co Hist & Biog Annals FHL flm# 1421792/8 p1139: Adam Michael, sn of Ulrich Michael.... Calc mg frm Adam's birth, also Ulrich must be at least 20 yrs old.

1789 TAX: PA,Northampton Co-Allen Twp, FHL flm# 0021683/1-9, pg 68: Otter Michael Rate 4, Tax 11

1789 CHILD1: PA,Columbia Co-Beaver Twp-200 Yrs Michael Hist pg36: Adam, bn 3 May 1789
Columbia & Montour Co Hist & Biographies: also Beaver Twp,Col Co PA

1790 CENSUS: PA, Northampton Co, Bethlehem Twp, census index bk pg169:
MICHAEL, Ouldrich: Male 1 free white over 16; 1 free white under 16;
Female 1 free white

1791 CHILD2: PA, Lehigh Co, Hanover Twp, Schoenersville, Christ Lutheran & Reformed Church records, FHL Flm# 856830/8, pg..., also PA Births 974.827 K2h 1734-1800 pg 186: Maria Eva bn 4 Dec 1791, chr 22 Dec 1791, dau of Ulrich & Maria Michael, sponsors Geo Lazerus & Barbara Remmel

1793 TAX: PA, Northampton Co-Allen Twp, FHL flm# 0021683/1-9, pg 94: Ulter Michael, Cattle 1, Rate 1, Tax 6, blank: occupation, land, houses, lots, horses

1794 CHILD3: PA,Lehigh Co,Hanover Twp,Schoenersville, Christ Lutheran & Reformed Church, FHL flm# 856830/8, pg..., also PA Births 974.827 K2h 1734-1800 pg 186: Maria Marlena (Magdalena) bn 6 Feb 1794, bap 9 Mar 1794 dau of Ulrich & Maria Michael, sp. Fredric Laserus & Mar Tiefensefor.

1796 CHILD4: PA, Lehigh Co, Hanover Twp, Schoenersville, Christ Lutheran & Reformed Church, FHL flm# 856830/8 pg 11, also PA Births 974.827 K2h 1734-1800 pg 186: Jacob bn 10 Jul 1796, chr 28 Aug 1796, sn of Ulrich & Maria Clara Michael.

1799 LAND: PA,Northampton Co-Whitehall Twp: FHL flm# 953690, Grantee Deed Bk F2 pg 378, 13 Aug 1799: Jacob Dorner and wife Elizabeth of Whitehall Twp to Ulrich Michael of Hanover Twp, Northampton Co PA
Email frm Dorothy J Spence 7 Oct 1999: Apr 13 deed 113 acres by Ulrich Michael, formerly of Hanover Twp, Northampton Co. frm Jacob & Elizabeth Dorner for 800 pounds:

"Land in Whitehall Twp beg at white oak in a line of Jacob Musgenessigs (sp?) land, thence extending by the same south 70 deg east 115 3/4 perches to a stone thence by land Pete Conrad Macks north 21 1/2 deg east 97perches & a half to a stone north 59 deg west 21 perches to a stone & north 20 1/2 deg east 85 3/4 perches to a stone in a line of Peter Moyer's land; thence by same south 85 deg west line 114 1/4 perches to a stone and no 13 deg west 82 1/2 perches to to stone thence by land late of Henry Ruth south 29 deg west 50 1/2 perches to a stone and north 13 deg west 82 1/2 perches to place of beginning measure (it being same messuage & tenement & tract or piece of land which Conrad Mack & Margaret his wife by deed bearing date Nov 4, 1794, granted & confirmed unto said Jacob Dormer." WIT: Peter Rhoads, Exq, Judge of Ct of Common Pleas, George Rhoads & Adam Le S Soyence

1799 CHILD5: PA, Northampton Co, Whitehall Twp, Egypt Lutheran Reformed Church, FHL flm# 856830/8 pg 53, also PA Births 974.827 K2h 1734-1800 pg 186: Peter Michael bn 23 Mar 1799, bapt 1 May 1799, sn of Ulrich & Maria Michael, sp Geo Shad & wife Salome

1800 CENSUS: PA,Northampton Co, FHL flm #0363340 pg 643:
MICHAEL, Ulrich: Male 1 @ 0-10; 1 @ 10-16; 1 @ 26-45
Female 1 @ 0-10; 1 @ 10-16; 1 @ 26-45 (11010/11010)

c1802 CHILD6: PA,Columbia Co census-1850: John Michael 48/PA & Christine 45/PA & family-have father Ulrich 84/PA living with them

1805 CHILD7: PA, Northampton (Lehigh) Co, Egypt Lutheran & Reformed Church, FHL flm# 856830/8 pg64: Elisabeth bapt 2 Nov 1805, dau of Ulrich & Maria Michael, sp Simon Strauss & wf Elisabeth.

1809 TAX: PA, Northampton Co-Whitehall Twp, FHL flm # 0021683 1808-1815, pg2: MICKEL, Ulrich 106 acres land $530, 1 horse $50, 3-horned cattle $42, total $622

1810 CENSUS: PA,Northampton Co-Whitehall Twp, FHL flm #0193677 pg 44:
MICHAEL, Ulrich: Male 2 @ 0-10; 2 @ 10-16; 1 @ 26-45
Female 1 @ 0-10; 3 @ 10-16; 1 @ 26-45 (22010/13010)

1812 LAND: PA, Northampton Co-Whitehall Twp, FHL film #0955161 Bk2 pg444: Indenture 1 Apr 1812 - Christian Kunkel of Philadelphia Co PA to Ulrich Michael of White Hall Twp, Northampton Co PA (yeoman) $4,400, land situate in Mifflin Twp, Northumberland Co PA, adjoining town of Mifflinburg, beg NE bank Susquehannah River,by land of Christian Kunkel, Enoud's Land, Gunion Niele, Arion Rehl, town of Mifflinburg,back to river-199 acres 71 perches.

1820 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp, FHL flm #... pg38:
MICHAEL, Ulrick: Male 1 @ 16-18; 1 @ 45 & over
Female 1 @ 10-16; 1 @ 45 & over (001001/010010 2)

1824,1826 LAND: PA, Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp BK 5 pg 374, Columbia Co Courthouse copy:
Indenture 7 Mar 1826-Ulrich & wf Mary, Mifflin Twp sold land Mifflin Twp to Christian Lutz, same Twp (by land of Ulrich Michael, John Creasy, Jonas Blank, same land Geo Adam Blank & wf Magdalena by Indenture sold to Ulrich Michael 22 Apr 1824) Wit: Samuel Harman Esq-JP & Adam Michael.

1830 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp, FHL flm #0020639 pg 66:
MICHAEL, Ulrich: Male 1 @ 10-15; 1 @ 20-30; 1 @ 60-70
Female 1 @ 0-5; 1 @ 5-10; 1 @ 10-15; 1 @ 15-20; 1 @ 30-40; 1 @ 60-70
(0010100010000/1111010010000)

1835,1837 LAND: PA, Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp-Bk 12 pg 751, Columbia County Courthouse copy:
Indenture 2 Apr 1835, land purch by Ulrich Michael frm Thomas Reynolds & wf Magdalena.

1840 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp, FHL flm #0020540 pg 153:
MICHAEL, Ulrich: Males 1 @ 70-80
Females 1 @ 10-15, 1 @ 70-80

1850 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp, 7 Oct,FHL flm #0444737 pg 250 Dw 45:
MICHAEL, Ulrich 84/PA with John & Christine Michael & family

1852 LAND: PA,Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp,BK 12 pg 751,Columbia Co Courthouse copy:
Indenture 1 Apr 1852 - Ulrich & wf Mary Michael of Mifflin Twp sold land in Mifflin Twp to John Michael, same Twp, 1st tract = 76 acres 41perches (by land of Manuel Kirkendull, Ulrich Michael, Jacob Creasy, same tract Thomas Reynolds & wife Magdelena by Indenture 2 Apr 1835 granted to Ulrich Michael)
2nd tract: 7acres 51perches (by land of Jn Brown,Geo Brown,Jacob Risnboy dec'd, part of larger tract heirs of David Hahn dec'd by release 16 Aug 1837 to Ulrich Michael) Wit: Jacob Folk & Samuel Creasy, JP.

1853 WILL: PA,Columbia Co Wills V3 pg90,FHL flm# 0954836 & Col Co Cths copy: Will dated 2 March 1853, Ulrich Michael, Exec John Michael: pres will 9 Apr 1853, Ulrich dec'd: Ulrich of Mifflin Twp, a yeoman, children: Adam, eldest; Jacob; Peter; John; Eve Nungessor; Mary Nungessor; Elizabeth Klingamon
I, Ulrich Michael of Mifflin Twp, Yoeman, make this my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made & first I direct that my body be decently interred in the burying ground at Mifflinville & that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my situation in life & as to this worldly state as it hath pleased God to entrust me with, I dispose of the same as follows:
1-I direct that all funeral expenses be pd as soon after my decease as possible out of 1st money that shall come into the hands of my Executor from any portion of my estate, real or personal. Also I direct that fair valuation in apprisement be made by 2 judicious neighbors for my sd estate, including my household furniture, & after being signed with their names, that copy of same shall be given by them to my executor. Also I direct that my personal property be sold by public auction with credit as is usual in like cases.
2-...unto heirs of my eldest son, Adam Michael, sum of $600, portion coming to heirs of Mary Gensn to be retained by my Executor till they respectively attain age of 21yrs, money to be put out in interest.
3-...unto my son Jacob Michael the sum of $600.
4-...unto my son Peter Michael & after his decease, to his heirs, the tract of land whereon the sd Peter now resides to be in lieu of dower in full as my be seen in articles.
5-...unto my son John Michael..$600.
6-...unto the heirs of my dau Eve Nungesser $600.
7-...unto my dau Mary Nungesser..$600, $333 to be deducted out of $600, which will leave a balance remaining to her of $267, the above deduction is for bk acct which I hold against her husband.
8-...unto my dau Elizabeth Klingaman $600, the last above dowery to be paid out of the first money that may come into the hands of my Execetor.
9-...unto the heirs of Peter J Lantz, that is, to John & Mary Elizabeth Lantz, a note which I hold against the same Peter J Lantz of $50. I will that Peter J Lantz keep the money until Apr 1 AD 1859 with interest, then the money to be collected by my exec & put in interest again frm yr to yr until they respectively attain age of 21, then the money to be divided, share & share alike.
10-I will that no interest be collected frm the foregoing heirs in bond, notes...prior to my decease.
11-...unto my sons Jacob, John & heirs of Adam & to my daus Mary Nungessor, Elizabeth Klingaman & heirs of Eve Nungessor the residue of my estate to be equally divided, share & share alike among 6 last above named heirs, & I make & ordain my beloved son John Michael Executor of this my last Will & Test in which svc he is to receive $50.
In witness whereof I heretofore set my hand & seal this (2nd day of Mar AD 1853) Ulrich Michael 'seal'...wit: I H Hetler, P C Miller.
8 Apr AD 1853...lttrs of admin...Ulrich Michael late of Mifflin Twp, Columbia Co PA...

1853 DTH: PA, Columbia Co, will presented by Exec. John Michael 9 Apr 1853, Ulrich Michael dec'd.

1853 BUR: PA,Columbia Co-Mifflinville Cem FHL flm #1312860/8 pg46, row 134: Ulrich Michael dd 30 Mar 1853 86yrs 1mo 24dys.

NOTES: IMM,MG,DTH,BUR: 200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen, compiled by Chas P. Michael 1977, poss of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co PA Reg & Recorder, pg 31: "Ulrich Michael perhaps immigrated from Alsace-Lorraine, France (Germany), burial place unknown. Wife Mary or Maria, who came to US with Ulrich. yr of birth & death unknown."
Mifflinville Cem row 137: Christian Michael dd 1846 47yr 3mo 31dy not ledgible (bn 1799?-child or bro of Ulrich?

ACTION:
1. Ck out 1800 PA,Northampton Co censuses - bros to Ulrich?
HEAD PG # Age: 0-10, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45,45 and over
MICHAEL,Christian S 601 Male: 0 1 0 1 0; Female: 0 0 1 1 1; Other: 0 Slaves: 0
John 487 Male: 1 0 1 1 0; Female: 2 0 0 1 0; Other: 0 Slaves: 0
John 604 Male: 1 1 0 0 1; Female: 1 0 1 0 0; Other: 0 Slaves: 0
Nicholas 544 Male: 0 0 0 0 1; Female: 0 1 1 0 1; Other: 0 Slaves: 0
Peter 609 Male: 2 1 0 1 0; Female: 2 1 0 1 0; Other: 0 Slaves: 0
Philip 604 Male: 0 1 1 0 1; Female: 1 1 0 0 1; Other: 0 Slaves: 0
2. Ck out Tax lists, Northampton Co, films 0021682 & 0021683/1-9 & flm 0021685-Assessments 1779-1789*,
and books 974.8 A39p Ser 3 V19#:
1761: Williams-Nicholas; Whitehall-Adam
1762: Wms-Willhelm-widow, Nicholas, Philip Micel; Lower Saucon-George; Lower Smithfield-Jacob & Raup (single freeman)
1764: Wms-Philip Mixel; Lower Saucon-George; Bethlehem-Nich s Michael
1767: Wms-Philiph Meixel; Macungie-George; Bethlehem-Nich s; Lowhill-Adam
Separate on flm: Wms-Philip & John Meicel; Macungie-George; Lowhill-Adam; Bethlehem Nich s
1768: Wms-John & Philiph Meixel; Macungi-George; Bethlehem-Nichal; Lowhill-Adam, Allen-Myer; Fork-Geo
1769: Wms-Philip Mixel; Bethlehem-Nich s; Allen-Myer & Zigler; Lowhill-Adam
1770: Wms-Philiph Moexel; Bethlehem- Nich s; Allen-Myer
1772#: Proprietory tax Bethlehem pg 25-Nich's,farmer; Lowhill-Adam; Forks-George; Federal tax Macungie
Twp-Ludwig Meckel
1773: Forks-George; Bethlehem-Nicholas, Separate on flm: Hamilton-John Mixel; Fork-George; Bethlehem-
O rch' (of Nich s)
1779*: Wms-Philip Mixel; Bethlehem-Philip (no Nicholas); Forks-Geo; Chestnut Hill-John Mixel
1780*: Wms-Philip Meuxel; Bethlehem-Philip, John & Nicholas; Forks-Geo; Chestnut Hill-John Muxel
1781: Upper Milford: Hettinger & Deel Michael; Bethlehem: Nicholas & Philip
1782: Forks: George; Bethlehem: Nicholas & Philip
1782 (special): Upper Milford: Nethinger & Deel Michael; Forks George; Bethlehem: Nicholas & Philip
1784: Forks: George, Nick, & Philip
1785# Proprietory tx: Bethlehem-Nicholas, John (single freeman); Forks-George
1786# Fed tax pg 199: Lower Saucon-George; Bethlehem- Nicholas, Phillip, John, John Jr (single freeman);
Allen-Meyer Michal; Lowhill-0
1787: Forks: George; Bethlehem: Nicholas, Philip & John
1788*: Wms-Philip Meixel; Chestnut-John Meixel; Bethlehem-Nicholas, Philip, John
1788#: McCungie-Ludwig Meckel; Bethlehem-Nicholas, Phillip, John, Inmates-Peter & John, single (renters),
John (single freemen); Forks-Geo & Geo Jr
1789: Allen-Otter; Nazareth-Phillip, John, Peter (was crossed off ?), Nicholas, John (single freeman; Forks-Geo & Geo Jr
1789*: Whitehall-Michael Michel; Moor-Tenley, wf Nicholas Andrew--wf (with?) David Harr ??; Allen-Utter
Micheal; Nazareth-Phillip, Peter, Nicholas & John; Forks-Geo Sr & Geo Jr, Freeman: Geo Slicker wf Abel Jacob wf Abel Michael
1793: Allen-Ulter, Nazareth-Philip, John & Peter; Williams-Kruanrein, Kieser, Richard, Gress & Raub;
Forks-George, Peter, George Jr, John (single freeman; Moor-John
1808-1815: Upper Milford-Ludwig & John; Whitehall-Ulrich; Moor-John; Lower Nazareth-John & Philip
1815: Lower Nazareth-Peter, John; (separate) Philip, John, Joseph; bef Forks-John, Jacob & John (single freeman)

Twp Histories: Bethlehem created following partition pres Bucks Co Mark 1746. 1766 Taxables Nicholas Michael. Twp laid out within its limits the present Twp of Bethlehem and Upper/Lower Nazareth. The rest was barren land and considered worthless. Immediately after the Walking Purchase Sep 1737, land speculators residing in Philadelphia located some of these land warrants along the Mosroasy (?) Creek & Ranny's Run - Moravians arrived in Bethlehem 1740 - purchased Naz tract 1743 - 5000 acres & 1000 acres at Bethlehem. During Indian Wars people in country fled to town of Bethlehem & Nazareth for protection - no rcd of murder in twp.
Forks (of the Delaware)

Ulrich married Maria Clara Abt 1787, Pennsylvania, United States. Maria was born Abt 1770, Pennsylvania, United States; died Bef 1850, Mifflin Township, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried Bef 1850, Mifflinville, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1770 BIR: PA, Lehigh (Northampton) Co-Hanover Twp, Schoenersville Lutheran Reormedf Church rcds, FHL flm #856830/8 pg 31: Jacob Michael bn 10 Jul 1796 sn of Ulrich & Maria Clara Michael (c17yrs from est mg date)

c1787 MG: PA, Columbia Co Land recds FHL flm #961530 pg 59: Mary & Ulrich Michael 16 Feb 1822 grantor, land in Mifflin; again in 1826-Mifflin; again in 1840 only shows Mariah & Ulrich Michael; 1852 Ulrich only, land to John Michael, Mifflin

1820-1840 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp:
MICHAEL, Ulrich-female same age bracket as Ulrich: 1840 1f 70-80

c1849 DTH,BUR: PA, Columbia Co-Mifflinville Cem Rcds, FHL flm #1312860/8 pg 46, row 134: "Ulrich Michael's wife" but no dates-beside Ulrich Michael shown dd 30 Mar 1853, 86 yrs 1mo 24 dys"
In 1840 census, but not in 1850 with Ulrich and son's family

Notes:

1758 BIR, bef 1780 MG: LDS IGI submitted by Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-7G

1758 BIR,1848 DTH,BUR: Craig Gansell Dec 1999 phone call: Johann ADAM, bn Froschen, GY re cousin Sandy from VA, bur Union Cem? Shows bur Roaring Branch Twp (Roaring Crk same? I chged to Roaring Crk)There are 2 cems on same road, apparently family farm on same road. Wife dd before Adam, probably bur on farm, then he too? TO CK

1758 BIR,1763 IMM, MIL, 1848 DTH,: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: Johann Adam Gensel bn 23 Jul 1758, Froeschen, Rhineland, Germany; dd 14 Mar 1848, Roaring Creek Twp, Columbia Co PA. Weaver and farmer. Came to America on "Chance" in Nov 1763, arriving Philadelphia May 1764. Amer Rev Privaate, PA Volunteers, Baldy's Co, Hiesters Battalian. Belonged to Union Lutheran & Reformed Church.

1763 IMM: Book pg 18: GAENSSEL, Johann Adam. Born at Froeschen, 23.VII.1758 (23 Jul 1758). Son of Johann Valentin and Catharina Gaenssel. Has left for Pennsylvania with his parents 1763 May. Johann Valentin Gaenssel, son of Jacob Gaenssel, from Froeschen, md at Thaleischweiler, 15.II.1758, Maria Catharina, dau of Ludwig Petri, from Krickenbach. Valentin Gaensel arrived on the ship Chance, 1 Nov 1763 (S-H I,685). Adam Gensel, single freeman, was living in Maxatawny Twp., Berks Co 1789; as a weaver, he was in Richmond Twp., Berks Co, 1784 and later (PA-3, XVIII, 384, 670, 790). In 1790 2 men named Adam Gensel were listed, one in Greenwich Twp & the other in Longswamp Twp, both Berks Co (First Census pp 34,36)

TO DO: CHECK OUT ABOVE

1820 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Catawissa:
GANSELL, Adam: Males 1 @ 45 (& over?); Females 1 @ 10, 1 @ 45 (& over?)

1830 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Catawissa:
GENSIL, Adam: Males 1 @ 20-30, 1 @ 70-80; Females 1 @ 5-10, 1 @ 20-30

Johann married Phoebe Ann Glassmeyer Bef 1780. Phoebe (daughter of Johannes Peter Glassmeyer and Anna Catherina) was born 1760, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; died 1842; was buried 1842. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

BIR,MG: LDS IGI submitted by Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-8M

c1760 BIR,c1780 MG, 1842 DTH: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: Phillipina Classmeier, dau of Johannes Classmayer & Anna Dunner, bn 1760, md Johan Adam Gensel abt 1780, dd 1842 in Roaring Creek Twp, Columbia Co, PA

TO DO: CHECK OUT ABOVE

Notes:

BIR,MG: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-PV: Joseph Fischer bn Apr 1734, Columbia Co PA, md Phoebe Ann Glassmeyer 5 June 1764 (bn 24 Aug 1746 [McKean, PA]AFN:GHN5Q2). CK OUT

Joseph married Katherine Minegar 5 Jun 1764. Katherine was born 24 Aug 1746, McKean, Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

BIR,MG: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-Q2: Katherine Minegar bn 24 Aug 1746 (-McKean,PA)