Elroy Andrew Sperry

Notes:

BIR,MG,DTH,BUR: "200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen",compiled by Chas P Michael 1977, poss of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co Reg & Recrdr, pg 96: Sarah Ellen bn 31 May 1957, md Zachery Taylor Sperry bn 17 Feb 1848, in Nordmont (Sullivan Co) PA-8 children: Franklin Wilber, Alvah Eugene, Edna Rebecca unmd, Elroy Andrew, Edith Ellen, Claude Harrison, Ralph Frederick, Myron Earl

MG: Norton Co, KS MG Rcd Bk G pg200: "Roy A Sperry 23 of Edmond, md Lillie C Brooks 20 of Norton at Norton 2 Mar 1908
Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: "pg 200: Roy A Sperry 23, Lillie Brooks 20, md 3 Mar 1908"

NOTE: On scrap of paper, June Hallmark's handwriting, no date: "Roy Sperry, Caldwell (Caldwell ID?) Grandpa sister, Ella. Eva Michael-Meecham OR. Mrs Daisy Brawn (Brown?) Chehalis WA, Grandma Michael's niece on the Reynold's side. (her dad was Grandma R[eynolds] brother)"

Elroy married Lillie C Brooks 2 Mar 1908, Norton, Norton, Kansas, United States. Lillie was born 1888; died 1974; was buried 1974. [Group Sheet]

1. Winston Averill Sperry was born 1909; died 1971; was buried 1971.
2. Living
3. Living
4. Living

Notes:

1848 BIR,1875 MG,1926 DTH,BUR: 200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen, compiled by Chas P Michael 1977, poss of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co Reg & Recrdr, pg 96: Sarah Ellen bn 31 May 1957, md Zachery Taylor Sperry bn 17 Feb 1848, in Nordmont (Sullivan Co) PA in dble ceremony with bro Frank Michael. Zachery a farmer & blacksmith. They left PA in 1880, homesteaded sev years nr Cawker City (Mitchell Co) KS, then settled in Edmond,Norton,Kansas. Zachery first wkd for Dr in Clay Co,KS. Dr dd-Dr's wife tk body bk to PA for burial. When she came bk to KS, Sarah Ellen & son Frank accompanied her. Sarah Ellen dd 20 May 1947. Zachery dd 15 Jan 1926. Both bur Edmond,Norton,KS, as are sev descendants
Gen for bk from Carl H Sperry, Supt of St Francis Community Schools, Unified Dist #297, St Francis Kansas 67756

1848 BIR,MG,DTH,BUR: Obit Lenora Nws 20 Jan 1926, sn of Christopher B & Rachel McCann Sperry, bn 17 Feb 1848 LaPorte,Sullivan PA-md 11 Feb 1875 to Ellen Michael, 8 children (from Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc):

Zachary Taylor Sperry bn LaPorte,Sullivan PA 17 Feb 1848, 1 of 12 children of Christopher B & Rachel McCann Sperry. Died at home Edmond KS 15 Jan 1926.
11 Feb 1875 md Ellen Michael who survives. 8 children, the living: Frank of Logan KS, Alvah & Harrison-Edmond, Roy-Rock River WY, Earl & Edna-KC
1877 came to KS, settling in Jewell Co. 2 yrs later to Graham Co, took homestead on Bow Crk, 6 miles so of Edmond, which was his home for nearly 45 yrs. Here he reared his family & made contributions to institutions & prosperity of country. Among "empire builders" deserving of rank, he drove ox team to this country which was just being settled. The neighbors worked together in erecting sod mansions.
He was characteristically honest, industrious, hospitable & fulfilled the requirements of Jehovah, "To do justice, love, kindness & to walk humbly with thy God."
May 2002-Norton KS city library genealogy room by Bob and Pam Wagner, copy of "Edmond Cem, Solomon Twp, 7A. Pt. NE-8-5-22 pg 16: Zachery Taylor Sperry: 1848-1926; Int. 1-17-1926. d. Edmond; Undert. Cutting."

1897 LAND: KS,Norton Co Deed BK26,pg 533-8 May 1897: Indenture frm Sarah E Sperry & Z T Sperry of Graham Co to Harrison A Coffin of Arapaho Colorado $513, same property sold to Sarah by her father Andrew Michael in 1891 Deed BK17 pg 437, sold for half what she paid him.
Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: "Bk 26 pg 533: Sarah & ZT Sperry to Harrison A Coffin

1920 CENSUS:KS,Norton Co-Edmond City pg130 9 Feb, DW5/5:
SPERRY, Zacheria 71/PA (PA,PA) retired frmr,renting; Ella 62/PA (PA,PA);
Earl 25/KS; Wilston grsn 10/KS (KS,KS) (sn of Elroy Andrew Sperry)

NOTES: Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ,Norton Co Gen Soc: "Joseph J Sperry Homestead: [bk]2, [pg]264: S17 T2 R24"
Is he related to Zachery?

NORTON CITY LIBRARY GEN. ROOM-newspapers in book form and microfilm:
Books: Norton County People 1881-82 Film:
Norton Daily Telegram: 1 July 1948-30 June 1951 2 Jan 1948-1954
1907-1919 #30-41
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The Norton Courier 1882-1932; 28 Feb 1884-8 Sep 1927 #42-58
8 Feb 1883-28 Jul 1898 #19-24
15 Sep 1927-Dec 1956 #25-29
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Lenora News (Leader)1936-1971 17 Dec 1885-30 Aug 1888
2 Sep 1887-20 Feb 1890
6 Mar 1890-26 June 1890
23 Sep 1898-28 Apr 1899
27 Jun 1901-17 Jul 1902
1907-1929
Norton Champion 1884-1952

Zachery married Sarah Ellen Michael 11 Feb 1875, Nordmont, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States. Sarah (daughter of Andrew Michael and Rebecca Gensel) was born 13 May 1857, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 20 May 1947, Edmond, Norton, Kansas, United States; was buried 22 May 1947, Edmond, Norton, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AFN: S1RT-PB

Notes:

1857 BIRTH,1875 MG,1947 DTH,BUR: 200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen,compiled by Chas P Michael 1977, possession of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co Reg & Recorder, pg 96: Sarah Ellen born 31 May 1857, married Zachery Taylor Sperry (bn 17 Feb 1848) in Nordmont (Sullivan Co) PA in double ceremony with bro Frank Michael. Zachery a farmer & blacksmith. They left PA in 1880, homesteaded sev years near Cawker City, then settled in Edmond,Norton,Kansas. Zachery first wkd for Dr in Clay Co,KS. Dr dd-Dr's wife took body back to PA for burial. When she came bk to KS, Sarah Ellen & son Frank accompanied her. Sarah Ellen dd 20 May 1947. Zachery dd 15 Jan 1926. Both bur Edmond,Norton,KS, as are sev descendants
Gen for book from Carl H Sperry, Supt of St Francis Community Schools, Unified Dist #297, St Francis Kansas 67756
1860 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Briarcreek TWP, Berwick PO, 8 Aug 1860, Sarah Edith?
Family picture of Albert Frank Michael & sister Sarah, says Sarah md a Sperry. On scrap of paper, handwriting of June Hallmark: Roy Sperry, Caldwell..under that it says Grandpa sister Ella, also Eva Michael-Meecham OR and Mrs. Daisy Brawn-Chehalis WA, Grandma Michael's niece on Reynold side (her dad was Grandma R[eynold] brother)"

1947 DTH,BUR: Obit Lenora Nws 21 May 1947: Un Brethrn-bur Edmond Cem (frm Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc):

Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Ellen (ZT) Sperry, almost 90 years, be today (Thurs,22 May) from United Brethren Church in Edmond 2 p.m. Mrs Sperry died suddenly in her home 5pm Tues am.
Sermon delivered by Rev Ralph Walters of Toronto, formerly of Edmond. Pall bearers: Vernie Huffman, Earl Snider, Bill Newbold, Warren Conkey, Fred Cupples & Ernest Markham. Laid to rest in Edmond Cem.
Music by Mr & Mrs Herbert Watson & Mr & Mrs Cale Sleffel, acc by Edna Markham. Flowers by Mrs Jack Fitch & Mrs Lloyd Bean. Cutting Fun Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs Sperry bn 31 May 1857 Berwick PA. Came to KS as young woman, res in Mitchell & Clay Co for short time bef coming to this section-res for 69 yrs. Mr & Mrs Sperry lived in northern Graham Co until 1919 when moved into Edmond. Mr Sperry died there in 1919.
Mrs Sperry was mother of 8 children, 2 of whom preceded her in death-1 son,1 dau. Surviving: Edna & Earl-KC, Harry & Alva of Edmond, Roy of Caldwell ID, Frank of Stockon KS.
May 2002-Norton KS city library genealogy room by Bob and Pam Wagner, copy of "Edmond Cem, Solomon Twp, 7A. Pt. NE-8-5-22 pg 16: Sarah Ellen Sperry 1857-1947; Int May 22, 1947; d. Edmond; Undert. Cutting."
May 2002-Norton KS city library genealogy room by Bob and Pam Wagner, copy of "The Norton (Kansas) Daily Telegram, Obit: "Sarah Ellen Sperry" title: "Sarah Ellen Michael was born in Berwick PA 31 May 1857. Her parents were Andrew and Rebecca Michael. She moved with her parents to a farm near LaPorte PA when she was 12 yrs old. On Feb 11, 1875, she was united in marriage to Zachary Taylor Sperry, of LaPorte. To this union was born eight children. Her husband predeceased her on Jan 15 1926; also two children: Edith and Ralph, both of whom died in infancy. Surviving children are: Frank W Ssperry-Stockton KS; Aalvia E and Harrison C Sperry of Edmond; Roy A Sperry of Caldwell ID; Edna R and Myron Earl Sperry of Kansas City MO.
In 1920 Atha Markham Sperry, the wife of Alvia Sperry, died and Mrs. Sperry performed a mother's part in rearing his three children, Lawrence E, now of Witchita Kas.; Ivan E, Colorado Springs; and Mrs Erma Belden of Edmond. There are eight other grandchildren and nine great grandchildren."

Notes:

c1820 BIR, c1847 MG: Obit of son, Zachery Taylor Sperry Lenora News, 1926: "son of Christopher B and Rachel McCann Sperry.

Christopher married Rachel McCann Bef 1848. Rachel was born Abt 1820; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1820 BIR, c1847 MG: Obit of son, Zachery Taylor Sperry Lenora News, 1926: "son of Christopher B and Rachel McCann Sperry.

Other Events:

• AFN: S1RT-M0

Notes:

1828 BIR, 1899 DTH: 200 Years Michael Hist & Gen pg 39: Child #7 - Adam Michael bn 10 May 1828
June 1998 letter from Walta Russ, Norton Co Genealogical Soc: her niece has a relative in Hays: says Coleman Cem is in pasture with fence around, not cared for, south of Edmond in Graham Co, SE Qtr S3 T6 R22: Andrew bn 10 May 1828 - dd 19 Dec 1899

1828 HIST: 200 Yrs Michael Hist & Gen pg94: At the time Andrew Michael, 7th child of Adam Michael, bn 10 May 1828. John Quincy Adams was 6th Pres of US. Pop slightly more than 11 million. This yr was first passenger railroad in Amer-Baltimore & Ohio; began laying track westward from Baltimore. Also in 1828, first Webster's Dictionary published in 2 vols-gained fame as finest English dictionary of its time.

1849 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantee Indx to Deeds 1813-1922 flm# 0961533/pg66, 20 Mar 1849 Vol 32 pg 195-Foundryville PA-indenture:

Chas Kalbfus of Berwick & Wm H Woddin of Foundryville to Andrew Michael of Briarcreek Twp, for $500, 2 acres 69 perches: Beg at store in line of Yaughr heirs, by same South 30 deg West 23.8 perches to a store, thence North 75 1/2 deg East 31.25 perches to a store, thence North 14 1/2 deg West 12.6 perches to a store thence, North 13 deg West 1.7 perches to a store, thence North 62 deg West 2.5 perches to a store, thence South 28 deg West 13.7 perches to a store, to the place of beginning (pt of larger land tract of which George Beam dc'd seized after having made his last will & test..Orphan's Ct, Columbia Co, wit: Joseph Gansel, Ellen Joster, Sarah Benman

1850 MG: 200 Years Michael Hist & Gen: md Rebecca Gensel - 2 children: Frank & Ellen. Andrew md Rebecca Gensel, bn 13 May 1827. Andrew's brother md Sarah Gensel, & youngest sis, Polly Michael md Joseph Gensel. Assumed that Gensels were sis & bro. Joseph Gensel taken prisoner in Civil War, dd Libby Prison, notorious Conf Prison-TO CK OUT.

1850 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Briarcrk Twp pg 156 - 10 Aug, Seattle Archives flm#769 Dw #149:
MICHAEL, Andrew 23/PA carpenter-md within the yr; Rebecca 21/PA (not read/write)

1860 CENSUS:PA Columbia Co-Briarcrk Twp, Berwick PO, 24 Jul, Dw #586:
MICHAEL, Andrew 30/PA-boatman; Rebecca 27/PA; Frank 8/PA; Sarah E 3/PA

1867 LAND: PA, Columbia Co Grantor Index to Deeds 1813-1822 flm#1486660: 16 Feb 1867 Vol 32 pg199: Foundryvlle, Indenture: Andrew & Rebecca Michael of Briarcrk Twp to Jacob Fenstermaker of Briarcrk twp, $465, 2 acres 69 perches, same desc as above, Wit: Geo A Beam, Jaynus Jacoby

1870 CENSUS:PA, Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp 16 Jul, flm#....... pg 3-Dw 16/16:
(No surname),Andrew M 43/PA farmer (2000,600); Rebecca 42/PA; Ellen 13/PA;
Albert 16/PA; TROUGH, Chas 9/PA (relative?)

1880 CENSUS: KS,Norton Co-Solomon Twp, flm #1254391/pg417b 8 June, Dw 38/38:
MICHAEL, Andrew 53/PA (PA,PA) md farmer,unemployed 12mos; Rebecca 52/PA (PA,PA)

1890 LAND: KS-Kirwin Land Office Homestead BK 5 pg 210, Certif #8535, App #9221, 4 Mar 1890, filed 11 Jun 1897: NW qtr Sec 34 Twp 5 South Range 22 West of 6th principal meridian KS=160 acres
Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: "BK 5, Homestead: Andrew Michael - NW qtr Sec 34 Twp 5. On another page: Andrew Michael Homestead: 5 - 210: 34 5 22

1891 LAND: KS, Norton Co - BK17/ pg437: Warranty Deed 1 Dec 1891 for same property from Andrew & Rebecca Michael of Graham Co KS to dau Sarah E Sperry of Graham Co KS for $1000, filed 31 Dec 1891 (mtg of $350 left on property), witnesses: RJ & AM Smith.
Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: :BK 17, pg 437 Deed Rcd: Andrew & Rebecca Michaels to Sarah E Sperry.

HIST: 200 Years Michael Hist & Gen p96: Unlike bro & sis, Andrew was the only one to move out of state. He drove horses which pulled barges along Erie Canal. Homesteaded near Cawker City (Mitchell Co) KS, then settled in Edmond, Norton Co KS
June 1998 letter from Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: Niece has relative in Hays: Coleman Cem is in pasture with fence around, nt cared fr, south of Edmond in Graham Co, SE qtr S3 T6 R22: Andrew bn 10 May 1828-dd 19 Dec 1899

1899 DTH,BUR: 200 Years Michael Hist & Gen pg 39: dd 15 Dec 1899, bur Coleman Cem, Edmond KS-age 71y 7m 5dys. Pg 94: Andrew dd 15 Dec 1899 age 71. Rebecca dd 30 Sep 1895 age 68. Both bur Coleman's Cem, Edmond KS. Several descendants also buried there: SE qtr Sec 3-Twp 6-Range 22.

ACTION-CHECK OUT: Are these Andrew's children? Summerhill Cem 1 1/2 mi frm Berwick, 2 stones, MC dau of A & R Michael dd 13 Apr 1853, age 2yr 3mo 13 dys (bn 31 Jan 1851); Chas F son of A & R Michael 5 mo 28 days (no dates)
Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: " Charles Michaelis homestead: [bk]1, [pg]232: NW qtr Sec12 Twp 5 Range 22", similar to Andrew's - is this his brother, Charles Michael?

NOTES: On sheet of paper in blue bk of remembrance by June Hallmark: "Children of Andrew Michael & Mother Gencel: Albert Frank, Ellen..."

Andrew married Rebecca Gensel 1850, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Rebecca (daughter of Gideon Gensel and Catherine Fisher) was born 28 Jun 1829, Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 30 Sep 1895, Norton, Kansas, United States; was buried Sep 1895, Coleman, Graham, Kansas. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AFN: S1RT-N5

Notes:

BIR,MG,CENSUS: Fam rcds: Rebecca Gencel - no dates
1850, 1860 Columbia Co, PA censuses:
Bk of Biographies 974.8 D3bb pg 534-35 (flm 0924645/1): Gideon Gansel, father of Joseph Gansel bn Roaring Crk Twp, md Catherine Fisher, children: Phoebe, John, Joseph, Obadiah, Samuel, Peter, Jacob, David, Sarah, Rebecca
Columbia Co PA land rcd Vol 14 pg 413, 30 Jan 1850: Catharine Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler, ..., Rebecca Michael, etc to Stephen Michael, Briarcrk Twp.

1827 BIR,MG, 1895 DTH,BUR: "200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen", comp by Chas P Michael 1977, poss of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co Reg & Recorder pg 39: bn 13 May 1827 - dd 30 Sep 1895, age 68y 4m 15d. Both bur Coleman Cem, Edmond (Norton) KS, 2 children: Frank & Ellen
Also letter from Walta Russ, Norton Co Genealogical Soc June 1998: Rebecca bn 28 Jun 1829 - dd 30 Sep 1895, bur Coleman Cem, south of Edmond, Graham Co KS SE4 S32 T6 R22 - in a pasture, Graham Twp

1828 BIR,MG: Florene Hunt, Ancestral File No: GHN5-LC: bn 1828 Catawissa; md Andrew Michael

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