Johannes Peter Glassmeyer

Notes:

BIR,MG: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-BO

Johannes married Anna Catherina. Anna was born Abt 1729, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [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

Phoebe married Johann Adam Gaenssel Bef 1780. Johann (son of Johann Valentin Gaenssel and Maria Catherina Petri) was born 23 Jul 1758, Froeschen, Rhineland, Germany; died 14 Mar 1848, Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried Mar 1848, Roaring Creek Township, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

11782 BIR, 1803 MG: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: Margareth Sara Gensel bn 7 Dec 1782 in Berks Co PA. Md Peter Land 20 Nov 1803 (he bn 8 Jul 1765, dd 1852). She was baptized-Moselam Lutheran, Berks Co PA, sponsors Frantz Arnold and Margaretha Gae

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:

1788 BIR, MG, 1875 DTH: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: Daniel Gensel bn 1788, dd 30 July 1875 in Catawissa, Columbia Co PA; md Elizabeth (bn 1784, dd Catawissa); (md Magdalena Unchelich abt 1808-how if died 1875?-CK OUT)

1870 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Cattawissa, film #0552828, pg33, 11 July, Dw #272:
GENSIL, Daniel 81/PAwithout occupation, living with Samuel Yeageo 37/PA & family

Daniel married Elizabeth Magdalena Unchelich Abt 1808. Elizabeth was born 1784; died , Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1790 BIR, 1802 MG: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: John Gensel bn 1790; md Susanna Helwig 8 Aug 1802.

Notes:

c1794 BIR: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: Mary Gensel bn about 1794 (estimation, based on other siblings)

TO DO: CHECK OUT ABOVE

Notes:

c1796 BIR: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: Lydia Gensel bn about 1796 (estimation, based on other siblings)

TO DO: CHECK OUT ABOVE

Notes:

c1798 BIR: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: Betsey Gensel bn about 1798 (estimation, based on other siblings)

TO DO: CHECK OUT ABOVE

Notes:

c1800 BIR: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: Sara Gensel bn about 1800 (estimation, based on other siblings)

TO DO: CHECK OUT ABOVE

Notes:

1803 BIR: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: Jacob Gensel bn 1803, Catawissa,Columbia Co PA; md Elizabeth (she bn 4 Sep 1808, dd 4 Jul 1861-Catawissa, bur Quaaker Cem, Catawissa) Jacob a shoemaker.

TO DO: CHECK OUT ABOVE

Notes:

1813 BIR,BAPT: St Johns Lutheran Church Rcds,Catawissa PA 1796-1880 pg 34: Gideon Gensell & Catherina nee Fischer, dau Anna Philippina bn 10 Feb 1813, bapt 14 Mar 1813, sponsors: Adam Gensell & Philippina

1813 BIR,BAPT,MG,DTH: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-FH-bn Anna Philippina 10 Feb 1813, Catawissa, Columbia, PA; md Jacov Hosler; dd 19 Nov 1894
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
Columbia Co PA land rcd Vol 14 pg 413, 30 Jan 1850: Catharine Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler... to Stephen Michael, Briarcrk TWP.
IGI: Anna Philippina 13 Mar 1813, St Johns Lutheran, Catawissa, Ex C504341, B: 12 May 1976, Gideon & Catherina Fischer

1850 CENSUS: PA, Luzerne Co-Salem Twp pg 126, 29 Nov, Dw 1708:
HOSLER, Jacob 43/.. farmer; Pheby 37/PA; Gideon 17/PA; Catherine 16/PA;
Mary 14/PA; Sarah 13/PA; Rebecca 10/PA; Lidia 8/PA; Fredrick 7/PA;
John 5/PA; Joseph 2/PA

1870 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Briarcreek Twp, Evansville PO, Film # 0552828, pg 72, Dw 7-7:
HOSLER, Phoebe 57/PA keep house (300); Frederic 26/PA (3000) laborer;
Jno 24/PA (600) laborer; Samuel 19/PA carpenter; Jesse KLINGER
25/PA farm laborer (200); Lizzie 25/PA; Willis 2/PA

LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantee BK32, pg 197 (aft Andrew Michael's), land in town of Foundryville from Jacob Hosler & Phoeby Ann Hosler his wife of Salem Twp, Columbia Co PA to Jacob Fenstermaker of Briarcreek Twp, $225 (rest cut off) TO DO - FIND DATE OF LAND RCD (Columbia Co?)

Anna married Jacob Hosler Abt 1832, Pennsylvania, United States. Jacob was born Abt 1807; died Abt 1851, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried Abt 1851, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1816 BIR,MG: Bk of Biographies 974.8 D3bb pg 534-35 on film #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; Columbia Co land rcd Vol 14, pg 413, 30 Jan 1850: Catharine Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler, John Gansel,etc... to Stephen Michael, Briarcrk Twp.

1816 BIR,BAPT,RELIGEON: St Johns Lutheran Church Rcds,Catawissa PA 1796-1880 pg 41: Gition Gensil & Catarina nee Fischer, son Johanes bn 15 Feb 1816, bapt, sponsors: Peter Fischer & Sara; also IGI C504341

1816 BIR, 1844 MG,DTH: Email Feb 2001, Lystra Marshall: John Gensel bn 15 Feb 1816-Catawissa, Columbia Co PA; md Mary Ann Search in 1844; both died in Illinois

BIR,1844 MG: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-GN: Bn 15 Feb 1816 Catawissa; md Mary Ann Search in 1844, no children shown

1850 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Briarcreek Twp, flm 444737, Dw #111:
GENSIL, John 33/PA farmer; Mary 25/PA; Gideon 5/PA; William 3/PA;
Samuel 7/12-PA

Johannes married Mary Ann Search 1844, Pennsylvania, United States. Mary was born Abt 1820; died Illinois. [Group Sheet]

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 Polly Michael Abt 1839, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Polly (daughter of Adam Michael and Catherine Hoats) was born Abt 1819, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died Abt 1843, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried Abt 1843. [Group Sheet]

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:

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, Rebecc; Columbia Co land rcd V14 pg 413-30 Jan 1850: Catharine Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler, John Gansel, Joseph Gansel, Obadiah Gansel etc... to Stephen Michael, Briarcrk Twp.

BIR,MG: IGI 9061107/15 flm1553658: bn 29 Apr 1820 Catawissa, Columbia, PA; md to Catherine Swank 22 Jul 1840 Columbia PA, Flm 1985721-SS:20 Sep 1995 Seattle

1850 CENSUS: PA Columbia Co-Briarcrk flm 444747-6 Aug,pg 147 Dw 16:
GENSIL, Obediah 28/PA boatman; Catherine 29/PA; Amy 8/PA; Malinda 7/PA;
Rebecca 5/PA; Sarah 2/PA; John SILK 13/NY; Levi SNYDER 23/PA boatman

1860 CENSUS: PA Sullivan Co-Cherry Twp, Dushore PO-12 Jul pg 705-6 Dw 200:
GENSELL, Obut 42/PA farmer; Catherine 42/PA; Emmy 19/PA hswrk; Melinda 17/PA
hswrk; Rebecca 14/PA hswrk; Such 11/PA-f (cdn't read); Amanda 8/PA;
Phoebe 2/PA; David Swank 22/PA farmhand

1870 CENSUS: PA Sull Co-Cherry Twp, Dushore PO-flm 552952-29 Jun pg12 Dw 161:
GANSEL, Obed 52/PA farmer; Catherine 42/PA; Amanda 18/PA; Phebe 11/PA;
Daniel 9/PA; Flora 4/PA; Susan Fulmer 82/PA

1880 CENSUS: KS,Mitchell Co-Glen Elden TWP 10 Jun ED179,pg53,Dw121:
GANSEL, Obed 60/PA (PA,PA) farmer; Catherine 60/PA (PA,PA); Phebe 22/PA
dau at home; Daniel 18/PA; Flora M 15/PA

1900 CENSUS:KS,Mitchel Co-Glen Elder City pg 1860-24 June (Cologe St) Dw 217:
GANSEL, Obed Apr 1820-80/PA (PA,PA) md 60y, own frm,hm; Katie Jan 1820-80/PA
(PA,PA) 7/9 children; Dannie R-grson Jan 1885-17/MO (MO,PA); Flora A
grdau Apr 1881-19/MO (MO,PA)

BIR,DTH,BUR: Mitchell Co KS Cemeteries V1 pg63:Obed Gansel 29 Apr 1820-16 Mar 1913, bur Granite Creek ssa Catherine; Bk FHL 978.123/C1 D2c pg ..:"Chas Green & Malinda Gansel" : Obed Gansel & wife (Arilla?) came frm PA Dutch cntry nr Harrisburg 1870 & homesteaded east of Cawker. Donated piece of farm for Granite Crk Cem, which was removed when Glen Elder Dam in.

BIR,MG,DTH,BUR: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-D6-bn 20 Apr 1820, Mifflin; dd 16 Mar 1913 Mitchell Co KS; bur Cawker City KS; md Katherine Swank Jul 1840

Obediah married Catherine Swank 22 Jul 1840, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Catherine was born 22 Jan 1820, Dushore, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States; died 2 Jan 1908, Cawker City, Mitchell, Kansas, United States; was buried Jan 1908, Granite Creek, Mitchell, Kansas. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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; Columbia Co land rcd V14 pg413 30 Jan 1850: Catharine Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler, John Gansel, Joseph Gansel, Obadiah Gansel, Samuel Gansel, etc... to Stephen Michael, Briarcrk TWP.

1850 CENSUS: PA Columbia Co-Briarcreek, flm 444747-6 Aug, pg 147 Dw 15:
GENSIL, Samuel 23/PA boatman; Mary J 18/PA

1860 CENSUS: PA Columbia Co-Briarcrk, pg108-coudn't find on any page

1870 CENSUS:PA Col Co-Briarcrk pg 72 Dw 193:
GANSEL, Samuel 45/PA (2000,200) blksmth; Mary 34/PA; Hellen 19/PA;
Webster 15/PA; Elmira 11/PA; Clara 8/PA; Wm 4/PA; Kale 1/PA

1880 SOUNDEX: PA Col-Berwick 26/164/23/1: CK OUT
GENCEL, Mary J 50/PA; Katy 11/PA; Frank 9/PA

BIR,MG,DTH: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-Jl: bn 10 Mar 1825 Catawissa; md Mary Jane Sponenberg 30 Jan 1849

Samuel married Mary Jane Sponenberg Abt 1850, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Mary was born Abt 1827; died Yes, date unknown. [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

Sarah married Stephen Michael Abt 1844, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Stephen (son of Adam Michael and Catherine Hoats) was born 20 Sep 1818, Beaver Valley, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 20 Feb 1910, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried Feb 1910, Summerhill, Columbia, Pennsylvania. [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

Rebecca married Andrew Michael 1850, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Andrew (son of Adam Michael and Catherine Hoats) was born 10 May 1828, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 15 Dec 1899, Norton, Kansas, United States; was buried Dec 1899, Coleman, Graham, Kansas. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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, Rebecc; Columbia Co land rcd V14 pg413 30 Jan 1850: Catharine Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler, John Gansel, Joseph Gansel, Obadiah Gansel, Samuel Gansel, Rebecca Michael, Peter Gansel, etc... to Stephen Michael, Briarcrk TWP.

1850 CENSUS: PA Columbia Co-B 444747-16 Aug,pg 164 DW263:
GENSIL, Peter 19/PA living with James Fowler 35/PA & fam-both carpenters

BIR: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-MJ: bn 1830 Catawissa

Notes:

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, Rebecc; Columbia Co land rcd V14 pg413 30 Jan 1850: Catharine Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler, John Gansel, Joseph Gansel, Obadiah Gansel, Samuel Gansel, Rebecca Michael, Peter Gansel, Jacob Gansel,etc... to Stephen Michael, Briarcrk TWP.

1850 CENSUS: PA Columbia Co-Briarcrk film 444747-6 Aug,pg 156 DW157:
GENSIL, Jacob 16/PA living with mthr Catherine & sis Mary Ann
1860 CENSUS: PA Columbia Co-Briarcrk flm 805098 pg 605 DW1051:
GENSEL, Jacob 27/PA carpenter living with Stephen & Sarah A Gensel Michael
& fam

BIR,MG,DTH: Florene Hunt, AFN:GHN5-NP: bn 1832 Catawissa; md Sarah Zaner 1857; dd 1858

Notes:

BIR,DTH: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
Dth Col Co land rcd V14 pg413 30 Jan 1850: Catharine Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler, John Gansel, Joseph Gansel, Obadiah Gansel, Samuel Gansel, Rebecca Michael, Peter Gansel, Jacob Gansel,not show David... to Stephen Michael, Briarcrk Twp; not shown on 1850 census with mthr

Notes:

1818 BIR,1839 MG,1905 DTH: Email Feb 2001, Lystra MARSHALL: George Daniel Gensel bn 1818-Catawissa, Columbia Co PA; md Rebecca Price 29 Oct 1839-Catawissa (she dau of John & Barbara Price, bn 17 Feb 1817-Catawissa, dd 29 Sep 1850-Catawissa of childbirth); dd 22 Sep 1905-Catawissa

TO DO: CHECK OUT ABOVE