John R Gensel

Notes:

c1853 BIRTH: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte: John R Gansel born about 1853, son of Joseph and Mary E Gansel

,MG: Book of Biographies pg 535: Mr Gansel md 2nd wife, Mary Anman, 9 children: Sarah Matilda, Clementine D,James,John,Charles D, Carrie, Wm, Geo L, Jessie

1860-1870 Censuses: John 9/PA, John R 18/PA. A mason of Laporte. Md Annie Keller

1880 CENSUS: PA, Sullivan Co-Laporte Twp 82/235/18/26
GANSELL, John 28/PA; Mina 27/PA; Chas 3/PA-sn; Amy 3/12 PA n/r

1889 DIVORCE: Susq or Sull Co PA Marriage License dockets, FHL film #954170/2: "John R Gansel md Julia A Keller, divorce of man June 25, 1889..."

1893 MARRIAGE #2: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte: John R Gansel md Julia A Keller between license on 10 April and filing on 25 April 1893.
Email Feb 2001, Lystra Marshall: John R Gensel bn LaPorte PA; md Annie Keller, names a child

1920 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Davidson: Anc.com Img 4, Dwelling 41/42:
GANSEL, John R-head 66/PA (PA,PA) own farm; Julia A-wife 47/PA (PA,PA); Mary-dau 15/PA (PA,PA);
Edna M-dau 10/PA; Willow SNYDER-dau 25/PA (PA,PA); Charlie-sister in law 25/PA (PA,PA);
Helen M-grdau 6/PA (PA,PA); Woodrow-grdson 1/2/12-PA (PA,PA)

MG, BUR: Nov 1999 e-mail from Craig Gansell: I don't think John was married to anyone other than Julia, as they are buried together at Richart's Grove.

John married Julia A Keller Apr 1893, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States. Julia was born Abt 1870; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Stanton R Gensel was born 16 Aug 1894, Davidson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Jansel Gensel was born 16 Oct 1895, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Tressie Gensel was born 15 Aug 1897, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Mary C Gensel was born 20 Jun 1904, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

Notes:

1818 BIR,MG: Bk of Biographies 974.8 D3bb pg 534-35 on film #0924645/1: Joseph Gansel bn 4 Jan 1818 in Mifflin Twp Columbia Co PA to Gideon & Catherine Fisher Gansel, md Polly Michael #1, Mary Anman #2:

"Hon Joseph Gansel, now living in practical retiremnt on frm just beyond corp limits of borough of Muncy Valley, has long been a prominant figure in business & political circles in that section; one time served as assoc judge Sullivan Co. Bn Mifflin Twp, Columba Co PA 4 Jan 1818 sn of Gideon & Catherine Fisher Gansel.
Adam Gansel, our subject's gf bn GY, learned trade of weaver. Came to Amer as single man,followed trade & frming until dd at 87yrs. Md Phoebe Bubamoyer who lived to 82yrs, children: John, Gideon, David, Jacob, Susanna, Mary (Polly), Lydia & Betsey. Was a res of Roaring Crk Twp, Col Co PA where lived at time of dth.
Gideon Gansel, fthr of subject, bn Roaring Crk Twp, learned trade of shoemaker, then merc bus at Catawissa Forge, then farmer. Md Catherine Fisher, children: Phoebe,John,Joseph,Odadiah,Samuel,Peter,Jacob,David,Sarah, & Rebecca. Mr Gansel dd 1843 age 64yrs. Wife dd age 2yrs younger.
Jos Gansel first attended German school, then English, following farming dur summer til 22yrs. Md at 22, learned trade of shoemaker, relinquished to be postmaster of Beaver Valley. Later elected constable until engaged in mfg of shoes at Foundryville PA, also clerking at store while res there. Elected assessor of Briarcrk Twp served as JP for 5yrs. 1851 moved to Dushore, Sull Co PA where engaged in gen merchant 9yrs or til elected sheriff of co 1860 when he located at Laporte. Served 3yrs 3mos, bought tract of land in Laporte which he cleared & supplied with new bldgs. Followed farming successfully sev yrs, disposed of farm to Mr Phillip,present owner, elected assoc judge. Served highly satisfactory one term 3mos, moved to Muncy Valley, accepted position as supt bark peeling bus with DT Stevens & Son Tannery. 4yrs later built Pennington Hotel (temperance house), conducted it with excellent judgment until 1894, est good rep as landlord. Also owned stage line from Muncy Valley to Eagle's Merc. using 4-5 teams daily during summer to convey passengers. Also hauled provisions and bld materials with 10-14 teams bef railroad system between these 2 points. Erected his present home on one of vacant lots, practically retired. Well known throughout county.
Mr Gansel md Polly Michael, dau of Adam Michael of Beaver TWP, 2 children: Catherine dd 12 yrs; Mary md to Mathias Trough, children: Chas, Joseph & Harvey. Mrs Gansel dd 3 1/2 yrs aft mg & Mr Gansel md Mary Anman, dau of John Anman of Catawissa TWP, 9 children: Sarah Matilda, wife of John Sperry, 4 children: Chas,Wm,Roy,Lizzie; Clementine D, wife of Murry Henry of Phil;James (mason) md Emma Culley; John (mason) of Laporte md Annie Keller; Chas D (teacher) dd ag 21yrs; Carrie wife of Walter Pardo, 4 children:Lee, Clarence, Lottie, Opal; Wm md Effie Swicher & res of Laporte; Geo L (master of math) lives at home; Jessie, wife of Samuel Eddy of Sonestown. Politics-Mr Gansel has always been active supporter of Rep prty, gd speaker, srvd as delgt to const convention, held many minor offices. Mem of Methodist Episcopal Ch, served as trustee, steward, supt of SS & class ldr. Charter mem of Bushore & Laporte Odd Fellow lodges,is past master. 1894 asked to serve-very difficult capacity for Trust Co Tanneries to est amt of bark on 11,000 acres of timberland. He, surveyor & one other took 2 Oct to 25 Dec, covering 8-16 mi a day besides riding. He completed wrk to satisfaction of co."

1818-1892 HIST: Everyname Indx to Egle's Notes & Queries, chiefly relating to Interior PA 4th Series Vol Pg 261:

"Hon Jos Gansel, who came to reside in Davidson (Twp) in 1881, had for 32 yrs been one of the most prominent citizens of the co. Bn Mifflin Twp, Col. Co in 1818, his ancestors came frm GY, but his fthr Gideon Gansel, was bn in US. His mthr (maiden name Catherine Fisher)resided all her life in Col. Co. Joseph went to live at Foundryville, Col Co nr Berwick, there became intimately assoc. with SF Headley.
Mr Headley at this time having estab a store at Headleyville, in Sull Co, & was otherwise interest in Dushore prop., induced Mr Gansel to go to Cherry Twp & take chg of his store. He had previously md a dau of John Auman. Sep 1851, he removed his family to Sull Co. Aft conducting mercantile bus. for short time for Mr Headley, he was introduced, in connection with Col. James Degan, to purchase Headley Store. The partnership cont'd 17 mos, when he sold int to partner & engaged in the employ of Wells & Wilcox, who were then largely engaged in mercantile business in Dushore. Subsequently a chg made at Wells & Ackley, Mr Gansel continuing with them abt 6yrs.
He had become one of most popular men residing in Dushore. His health failing from too much close confinement to store, he was persuaded by friends to accept nomination of the Free Soil Party for ofc of Sheriff - he was elected. In 1860 he removed fam to LaPort. In 1871 he rec'd nom by Rep party for office of Associate Judge - he was elected - held office 5 yrs. Remained on farm until 1881, employed by Stevens & Son - to take chg of bark furnishing business connected with their extensive tannery. He moved to Muncy Valley, continuing this very laborious employment 3-4yrs, then retired. Aft Williamsport & No Branch RR built thru Davidson Twp, he engaged in variuos capacities in forwarding interest of the road. In all the business relations, he proved himself an honored & respected citizen.
In his early yrs, united with Methodist Episcopal Church - interests of Church have always been dear to him. His svcs always in demand as an office bearer. He filled position of class leader over 40yrs & was leading man in obtaining funds & erection of 3 church edifices, viz: Dushore 1853, Laporte 1872, Muncy Valley shortly aft moving there.
Although now in 74th yr, he is still active, possessing full vigor of mind & reasonable degree of physical strength.

1818 BIR,MG: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-HT-bn 1818 Catawissa; md Mary Michael
IGI flm #2034733: Jos bn 4 Jan 1822
Columbia Co land rcd V14 pg413 30 Jan 1850: Catharine Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler, John Gansel, Joseph Gansel, etc... to Stephen Michael, Briarcrk TWP.

1818 BIR, MG: Email Feb 2001, Lystra Marshall: Joseph Gensel bn 4 Jan 1818-Roaring Creek Twp, Columbia Co PA; md Polly Michaels#1, Mary Anman #2 (she bn abt 1820, dd unknown); he dd unknown in Sullivan Co PA. He was a shoemaker, farmer,constable, sheriff, assessor, merchant, owner of Stageline Hotel, Post Master-Beaver Valley PA

1840 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Mifflin Twp pg 158:
GENSIL, Joseph: Males 1 @ 20-30; Females 1 0-5, 1 @ 15-20

1850 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Briar Crk, flm 444737-10 Aug, pg 156 Dw 147:
GENSIL, Joseph Esq 32/PA farmer; Mary E 25/PA; Catherine 9/PA; Clementine D
3/PA; Sarah M 6/PA; James H 8/12 PA

1859 HISTORY: The Democrat: Sheriff elected 1859 - Joseph Gansel

1859,63,71 GOV: Book showing a "list of the county officers who have been elected and served in Sullivan County since its organization, pg 34: Joseph Gansel, Associate Judge-1871; pg 35: Joseph Gansell, Sheriff-1859, County Commissioner-1863

1860 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPort Borough 27 Jun pg 815 Dw 210/94:
GANSIL, Joseph 42/PA (700,240) High Sheriff; ...35/PA; Sarah M 16/PA dress maker;
Clementine 15/PA; James H 11/PA; John 9/PA; Chas 7/PA; ...4/PA-f; ...3/PA-m;
...5/12-m (can't read film very well)

1870 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp 16 Jul pg75, Dw 12:
GANSEL, Joseph 52/PA farmer; Mary E 46/PA; James 20/PA; John R 18/PA; Chas 17/PA;
Clara 14/PA; Wm 13/PA; Geo L 10/PA; Jesse 8/PA

1901 WILL, PROBATE: Sullivan Co PA FHL flm 954165, BK4 #17, Will 445, 18 Dec 1901,Muncy Valley:
I Joseph Gansel of Muncy Valley, Sull. Co. Pennsylvania...publish this my last will & testament...
1. ...my first debts, funeral expenses and lettering of headstones to be paid...
2. ...balance of estate, I will and bequeath the quit claim deed property with all its apurtances and... on which is
erected a plank and frame house and other buildings, the boundaries of which was described in the deed, and
which is now possessed and occupied by John R Gansel to Annie Gansel wife of John R Gansel to be hers to
have the rights... as long as she remains the wife or widow of John R Gansel, and after her death or marriage
to be sold & the proceeds to be divided between Stanton Gansel, Willa Gansel and Theresia Gansel, children
of John R & wife.
3. The warranty deed property boundaries of which are described in the deed and which at present occupied by
Torrence Bender to be sold within 2 years, proceeds of property & personal property... sold & distributed in
following manner: Mary Green $1, John R Gansel $1, balance not not yet disposed of to be divided between:
Tillie Scoot, Clementine D Henry, James H Gansel, William Gansel, Carrie Pardoe, Geo L Gansel, & Jessie
Eddes.
...I appoint James Myers of Strawbridge, Lycoming Co, PA as my Executor. Signed by Joseph Gansel
WIT: Torrence Bender, L Pearl Bender, TS Simmons, 18 Dec 1901, 8 April 1902.
Securities: FM Crossley, FW Gallagher. 9 Jan 1905: Signed Torrence and L. Pearl Bender. PROOF of DEATH:
12 January 1905: Joseph Gansel late f Davidson Twp deceased. James Myers removed his responsibility to son James H Gansel

1904 DTH: Craig Gansell Dec 1999 phone call: Joseph died 30 Oct 1904; Sullivan Co Death Rcds: 29 Oct 1904

Joseph married Mary E Auman Abt 1843, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Mary was born 19 Oct 1824, Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States; died 28 Jan 1901, Muncy Valley, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried 31 Jan 1901, Sonestown, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1824 BIRTH: PA,Northumberland Co-Sunbury: Mary E Auman [pronounce omen] born 19 October 1824, daughter of John & Sarah Auman
1824 BIR: Nov 1999 e-mail from Craig Gansell: "Joe's second wife was Mary Auman, pronounced like "omen"

,MG: Book of Biographies pg 535: Mr Gansel md Polly Michael #1, who dd. Md Mary Anman dau of John Anman of Cattawissa Twp, 4 children: Sarah Matilda, Clementine D, James, & John

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:

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)