Descendants of Johan George Steinrock

Descendants of Johan George Steinrock

Generation No. 1

1. Johan George¹ Steinrock^1,2,3,4,5 was born Bet. 1717 - 1725 in Hohenstaufen, Donaukreis, Wuerttemberg, and died 1797 in Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, PA. He married Anna Maria. She was born Abt. August 1719, and died May 1807 in Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, PA.

Notes for Johan George Steinrock:

Strassburger, Ralph Beaver, "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" Pennsylvania German Society, 1934 (three volumes) "[List 133 C] At the Court House at Philadelphia, Friday, the 15th Septr 1749. Present: Joshua Maddox, Esquire. The foreigners whose names underwritten, imported in the Ship Phoenix, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Cowes in England, did this day take the usual Qualifications to the government. By the list 261, 550 whole freights, from Zweybrech, Nassau, Wirtemberg, & Palinate." {Sept 15, 1749. 550 Auslaender von Zweibrueken, Nassau, Wuerttemberg und der Pfalz kamen mit dem Schiffe Phoenix, Capitain John Mason, von Rotterdam ueber Cowes.}

Johan Georg Steinrock

The three volume set includes photocopies of the passenger lists [volume 2] with signatures and although George Steinruck's name is difficult to read, it is evident that he signed his own name rather than mark with an X. An interesting note is that two other ships arrived at approximately the same time (the Francis and Elizabeth and also the Rachel} but because there were so many sickly passengers on those two ships, that the ships were partially quarantined until sick could be separated from the well. The passenger manifest for the Phoenix includes a passenger, Johan Michel Schmidte, identified as "Arzt" or physician.

Rupp, I. Daniel "Thirty Thousand Names of Immigrants to Pennsylvania" Reprint of 1876 second edition, Philadelphia, PA lists the same ship passenger list with the signature deciphered as: Joh. George Steinroth

A notice appearing in Sower's newspaper January 16, 1754 mentions Georg Steinruck, New Hanover on the manor land (McCall's Manor, now Douglas Township, Montgomery County).

Tax Assessment rolls:

Douglas Township, Philadelphia County

1757 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 3c, 6 s

1769 George Steinrock, 100 acres 4 horse, 2 cows Proprietary Tax

1783 George Steinrock, farmer 100 acres

Douglas Township Montgomery County

1785 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 2c

1786 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 2c

1787 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 2c Farmer

1788 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 2 cows

1789 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 2 cows

1791 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 1 h, 2c

1793 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 3 horses

1795 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 2 cows

1796 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 1h, 2c

1797 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 1h, 2 c Farmer

sold to Christian Steinrock 1797

The Douglas Township, Montgomery County Tax Lists specifically state that the 100 acre property and dwelling owned by George Steinrock was "sold to Christian Steinruck" in 1797. Thereafter the same property is listed under Christian Steinruck until 1807 when it appears in Pottsgrove Township (Pottsgrove Township being formed from parts of Douglas and New Hanover Townships). The property is listed in Pottsgrove Township through 1822. In 1823 the property is listed under the names of John and Samuel Steinmor [sic].

The Journal of David Schultze, Surveyor, living in Upper Hanover Township contains two entries for George Steinruck. David Schultze was a well known Colonial surveyor. An entry in his joural dated October 31, 1774 is the following: "surveyed 40 acres for George Steinruck" (p. 80) and "am to survey for George Steinruck near manetawny..." (p. 82) from the Journals and Papers of David Schultze, edited by Andrew S. Berky and published by the Schwenkfelder Library, Pennsburg, PA, 1953. [NOTE: David Schultze mentions surveying a 40 acre tract in 1774 for George Steinrock and Christian is listed with a forty acre tract in tax lists from 1783 through 1789. Tax lists for the period before 1782 are not available][NOTE: The Manatawny Creek runs in a north-south axis through the westside of Pottstown and very near the Steinruck homestead]

Perkiomen Region, Volume V, No. 2 dated April 1927, published by the Historical and Natural Science Society of the Perkiomen Region, H. W. Kriebel, Editor. lists George and Christian Steinrock on a quitrent list for McCalls Manor dated 1785.

A History of the Upper Pottsgrove Township Steinruck Homestead, [by S. Duane Kauffman, 1411 Schwenkmill Rd., Perkasie, PA November 24, 1973] This is a review of the real estate transactions involving the 102 acre farm between Levengood Road and Chestnut Grove Road in Upper Pottsgrove Township. Deeds recorded at the Montgomery County Courthouse at Norristown were used.

The following deed is the key. Following is an abstract:

516-378 JOHN STEINRUCK ET AL TO JOHN WEILER, APRil 2, 1824

Between John Steinruck and Samuel Steinruck both of Douglass Township, Berks County, executors of the last will of Christian Steinruck late of Pottstown, parties of the first part and John Weiler of Pottstown, the other part.

HISTORY OF PROPERTY TO THIS POINT

On March 26, 1761 the tract of 100 acres, 50 perches was granted by Samuel and Mary McCall of Philadelphia to Joachim Godschalk.

On November 18, 1767 Joachim and Elizabeth Godshalk granted the tract to George Steinruck.

On July 26, 1796 George and Anna Steinruck granted the land to "their son, Christian Steinruck".

"Said Christian in his will of March 1, 1820 instructed property to be sold by his executors, John Steinruck, Samuel Steinruck, (sons) and Peter Moser (son-in-law). Moser renounced his responsibility. Weiler paid $775.43 at the time of purchase and $1,066.67 to be paid immediately after the decease of BARBARA, widow and relict of said Christian Steinruck, to the heirs of said deceased".

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

"Beginning at a stone corner of John Mock's land and running thence by the same and land of John Reifsnyder respectively south fifty six degreees east one hundred and eighty three perches to a post at the corner of John Reifsnyder's land, Then by the same south eighty four degrees west four perches to a post and south six degrees east nineteen perches to a post on corner of John Reifsnyder's (Sr.) land thence by the same south thirty four degrees west sixty eight perches one hundred and ninety one perches and a half to a stone corner in a line of Christian Gorgas' land thence by the same and land of John Mock respectively north thirty four degrees east eighty six perches and three tenths to the place of beginning, containing one hundred and two acres of land and sixty five perches. {witnesses were William Rinehart and John Stauffer]

197-228 JOHN S. WEILER to HENRY LEVENGOOD, February 23, 1843 (Levengood from Pottstown. In description Christian Yergey replaces C. Gorgas)

357-410 REBECCA LEVENGOOD ET AL (Hier of Henry Levengood) to CAROLINE Y. KEYSER, April 2, 1891

On a map in the Court House Deed Room, a map of Montgomery County clearly shows the farm identifed in her (Keyser's] name.

0-74 SHERIFF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY to REBECCA M. LEVENGOOD, date ? (Rebecca Levengood repurchased the property).

630-171 REBECCA LEVENGOOD ET AL to JOHN WAHL, April 15, 1904.

670-1152 JOHN WAHL to JACOB RISCH of Wilkes Barre, April 18, 1910

781-76 JACOB RISCH to Charles L. John, March 12, 1912

830-355 CHARLES L. JOHN to LESLIE C. KLINE AND LESLIE BLOOM of Clearfield, PA., June 26, 1912

1190-143 SHERIFF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY to SECURITY TRUST COMPANY OF POTTSTOWN (1934)

1205-26 SECURITY TRUST OF POTTSTOWN to ROBERT W. EVANS (Realtor) October 19, 1935.

1336-38 ROBERT W. EVANS to MARY THEIS, CHRISTIAN THEIS AND NICHOLAS THEIS, May 7, 1940.

At the present time [November 24, 1973] the farm (100 acres still intact is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Theis and their son and daughter. (Address: Rt. 20, Pottstown). The house is very old. It is in three parts. The oldest is log while the later additions are stone. The exterior has been covered with stucco. The exterior is showing its age but the interior is quite good and is well maintained. In my contact I found the Theis family to be extremely amiable and cooperative! At present the property is used as a large chicken farm.

Submitted by S. Duane Kauffman, November 24, 1973.

Montgomery County Atlas; G.M. Hopkins, Philadelpha, 1871 lists the above property under H. Levengood in Pottsgrove Township. [John J Amtsfield]

Combination Atlas of Montgomery County, J.D. Scott, Philadelphia 1877 lists the same property under H. Levengood with 100 acres. [JJA]

The Property Atlas of Montgomery County, J.L. Smith Co., Philadelphia 1893 lists the same property under Caroline Y. Keyser with 102 acres. This atlas delineates the property lines and is apparently the same as the map at the Montgomery County Courthouse. {John J. Amtsfield]

[Berks County Administrations, Orphans Court 4-164, March 26, 1792] The petition of "George Hanselman, eldest son and heir of George Hanselman, late of the Township of Douglass in this County, yeoman deceased, Setting forth that his said father died intestate leaving a widow to wit Christina and issue Six children to wit: the Petitioner, Rosina the wife of Henry Hauck, Anna Maria the wife of Christian Zigler, Barbara the wife of Christian Stever [sic], Rachel the wife of John Giley and Magdalena the wife of Christian Yorgy. And that the said intestate died seized in his demesne as { } of and in a certain messuage or tenement and two contiguous tracts of land situate in Douglass Township aforesaid one of them adjoining to land of William Brunner, Herman Reiffschneider, GEORGE STEINROCK and Henry Yorgy containing fifty acres more or less, the other adjoining the above tract, Bernard Honneter, Joseph Schweidel and William Brunner containing twenty one acres and thirty three perches with the appurtances and there for praying the Court to award and request to make partition of the said messuage or tenement and two tracts of land...".

The Orphans Court ordered an evaluation of the property by twelve honest citizens including which was done under authority of the County Sheriff Philip Kremer. The citizens were: GEORGE GRESH, Berhard Honnetter, John Nagle, John Keely, Solomon Roads, Jonathan Roths, Jacob Keely, Daniel Reed, Henry Egle, Philip Levengood, Valentine Fisher and John Rohmich. The valuation was determined to be two hundred and eighty pounds in gold or silver money current in Pennsylvania. The panel determined that the property could not be partitioned for fair distribution and George Hanselman presented surety to guarantee payment of shares to all the heirs in two payments, the first payment within twelve months and the second payment due after the widow's death.

This is an important document to secure and confirm George Steinruck's property location. George Hanselman's land located solely in Berks County adjoined George Steinruck's land located soley in Montgomery County. The obvious conclusion is that the two properties straddled the Berks-Montgomery County Line which is, in fact, accurate. Another interesting note is that some of the neighbors and members of the panel to value George Hanselman's land are buried at the Fritz Burial Ground in close proximity to the Hanselman and Steinruck properties. A third interesting note is that Anna Barbara, George Hanselman's daughter and later wife of Christian Steinruck, son of Johan George Steinruck were, in fact, next door neighbors and in close proximity to George Gresh (who's daughter Salome would later marry Christian and Anna Barbara Steinruck's son Samuel. {John Amtsfield Note]

1790 Pa Census, Montgomery County, Remainder of County, p. 160, George Steinrock 1 male 16 and over; 2 females.

More About Johan George Steinrock:

Alternate name: George (Johan George) Steinrock

Immigration: September 15, 1749, Ship "Phoenix"

Notes for Anna Maria:

One uncredited source on LDS contends that Anna Maria Steinruck was Anna Maria Rapp, but it is unattributed and impossible to verify. It could be true, but I am not confident enough to record it definitively.

More About Anna Maria:

Burial: May 09, 1807, prob. buried 09 May 1807; aged 87 years & 8 months in "Pottsgrove", Listed Faulkner Swamp Reformed Church records⁶

Children of Johan Steinrock and Anna Maria are:

+ 2 i. Christopher² Steinruck, born February 04, 1749/50; died December 02, 1822 in Washington St., Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pa..

3 ii. Maria Barbara Steinruck, born February 04, 1749/50; died Unknown.

More About Maria Barbara Steinruck:

Baptism: June 06, 1802, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Montgomery County, PA

+ 4 iii. Anna Margaret Steinruck, born March 21, 1751/52; died Unknown.

+ 5 iv. David (George David) Steinruck, born 1754 in New Hanover Lutheran Church Record only records the year.; died Unknown.

+ 6 v. Christian Steinruck, born September 05, 1756 in Douglas Township, Montgomery (then Philadelphia) County, PA; died October 15, 1822 in Upper Pottsgrove Township ("Pottsgrove"), Montgomery County, PA.

+ 7 vi. George Steinruck, born Abt. 1758 in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, PA; died 1826 in Pickaway County, Ohio.

Generation No. 2

2. Christopher² Steinruck (Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born February 04, 1749/50, and died December 02, 1822 in Washington St., Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pa.. He married (1) Regina Lachman April 03, 1775 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, daughter of Eberhard Lachman. She was born Abt. 1754, and died Unknown. He married (2) Susanna Aft. 1782. She was born November 28, 1768, and died April 21, 1821 in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA.

Notes for Christopher Steinruck:

Will of Christopher Steinruck, Schuylkill County, PA.

In the Name of God Amen, I Christopher Steinruck of the Borough of Orwigsburg in the county of Schuylkill in the state of Pennsylvania Yeoman, being aged and infirm but of sound and disposing mind memory and Understanding thank be given unto God therefor, but taking into consideration the Mortality of man and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die I have thought proper to make this my last Will and testament in manner and form following that is to say I recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it and my Body to the earth to be buried in a decent & Christian manner at the discretion of my hereinafter named Executor. I order and direct that my just debts and funeral expenses Shall be paid out of my personal estate hereinafter named Executors. My will is and I do order and direct my hereinafter named Executors to sell the house and lot of ground whereon an wherein I now situate in the Borough of Orwigsburg aforesaid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease to the highest bidder at Public sale and I do hereby authorize him to make a deed to the Purchaser thereof as fully and effectually to all intent as I might or now could do and also to sell all my Personal Estate as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. I further order and direct and it is my will that after my just debts and funeral Expenses are fully paid the residue of the money as well that which may arise out of the.......Estate Shall be divided amongst my four children or their legal Representatives, that is to say, one equal fourth share to my son David Steinruck one equal fourth share to my son Christopher Steinruck One Equal fourth share to my daughter Anna Maria and one equal fourth share to my daughter Catarine Elizabeth or their Legal Representatives and lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my trusty friend Henry Ega of the Borough aforesaid the Sole Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me heretofore made. Ratifying and conforming this and no other as and for my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the ninth day of November in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two.

Sined sealed published pronounced and declared Christophel Steinruck

by the testators as and for his last will and testament

in the Presents of us who in his presents and in the

presents of each other and at his request signed the

same as witnesses

Henry Hager

P Frailey Schuylkill County Pa.

1779 Limerick Township, Philadelphia County (now Montgomery County) Effective Supply Tax

1779 Limerick Township, Philadelphia County (now Montgomery County) State Tax

1780 Limerick Township, Philadelphia County (now Montgomery County) Effective Supply Tax

Douglas Township, Berks County, Tax Assessment Rolls

1781 George Stoneruck(brother)

1784 Christopher Stonruck 1 cow, 6 people

George Stonruck (brother] 1 cow, 3 people

David Stonruck 5 acres 1 cow, 3 sheep, 5 people

1785 George Steinrock(brother) 1 cow

Christopher Steinrock

1786 George Steinrock(brother) 1 cow

Christopher Steinrock 1 cow

Schuylkill County PA - St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Orwigsburg

Gravesite. Inscriptions in German and vvery difficult to decipher due to wear and weathering.

Steinrock Christoph Feb 4, 1750 Dec 2, 1822 OL 3

Steinrock Susanna Nov 28, 1768 Mar 21, 1821 OL 3

In the baptismal record for Christopher Hettner, son of Bernard and Anna Margareth (widow) born June 8, 1780 and baptized August 27, 1780, sponsors were Christopher and Regina Steinrock.

1790 Pa Census, Berks County, Brunswick and Manheim Township, p. Jacob [sic] Steinrock 1 male 16 and over; 2 males under 16 ; 3 females.

1800 PA Census, Berks County, Manheim Township, P. 233-01: Christopher Steinrock 1 male aged 45+; 1 female 45+; 1 female 16-26; 1 female 10 and under.

1810 PA Census, Brunswick Township, Berks County,: Christopher Steinruck 1 male over 45 years; 1 female over 45 years.

1820 PA Census, Schuylkill County, Orwigsburg Borough, p. 27, Christopher Steinrook 1 male 45 and over; 1 female 45 and over.

More About Christopher Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Old Lutheran Cemetery, Washington St., Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA

Confirmation: March 30, 1766, Christoph Steinrock, George's son, aged 16 years, New Hanover Lutheran Church

Military service: Rev. War marker at gravesite

Probate: Will written 6 Nov 1822 & proved 5 Dec 1822

More About Susanna:

Burial: Unknown, Old Lutheran Cemetery, Washington St., Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA

Children of Christopher Steinruck and Regina Lachman are:

+ 8 i. David³ Steinruck, born Abt. 1775; died April 20, 1857.

+ 9 ii. Anna Maria Steinruck, born 1776; died December 06, 1854.

10 iii. Catharine Elizabeth Steinruck, born March 03, 1780; died Unknown. She married Unknown Blatner; died Unknown.

More About Catharine Elizabeth Steinruck:

Baptism: July 30, 1780, Parents: Christoph and Regina, New Hanover Lutheran Church

+ 11 iv. Christopher Stonerook, born September 28, 1782; died June 28, 1855 in Stonerook Family Cemetery, North Woodbury Township, Bedford County, PA.

4. Anna Margaret² Steinruck (Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born March 21, 1751/52, and died Unknown. She married John Melich April 03, 1775 in New Hanover Lutheran Church. He died Unknown.

More About Anna Margaret Steinruck:

Confirmation: 1767, Anna Maria Steinrock, George's Daughter, aged 15 years, New Hanover Lutheran Church

Children of Anna Steinruck and John Melich are:

12 i. Margaretha³ Melich, born November 06, 1777; died Unknown.

More About Margaretha Melich:

Baptism: 1778, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

13 ii. Johannes Melich, born March 02, 1779; died Unknown.

More About Johannes Melich:

Baptism: May 09, 1779, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

5. David (George David)² Steinruck (Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born 1754 in New Hanover Lutheran Church Record only records the year., and died Unknown. He married Dorothea "Dorritty" Abendschon Bet. 1779 - 1781, daughter of Reinhold Abendschon and Anna Wilson. She was born 1757, and died Unknown.

Notes for David (George David) Steinruck:

1779 Douglas Township, Berks County, listed as single freeman.

1780 Douglass Township, Berks Couty, listed as a blacksmith, (presumably married).

1784 Douglas Township, Berks County listed with 5 acres, 1 cow, 3 sheep, 5 people.

On Douglass Twp., Berks Co. Tax Lists 1779-1784. Blacksmith. On Muster Roll for Pottstown Militia 1781.

Baptism: 3 Nov 1754, New Hanover Lutheran Church

Confirmation: 22 May 1768, New Hanover Lutheran Church

The evidence that David's wife Was Dorothea Abendschon is circumstantial. Although I stongly believe that Dorothea Steinruck was the daughter of Reinhold Abendschon, there is no direct proof. The entire family disappeared after 1784 at about the same time that David's brother, George and Madeline (Abendschon) Steinruck, disappeared. Madeline was a sister of Dorothea and daughter of Reinhold Abendschon. George later tunrs up in Ohio in 1806 listed as George Stonerock.

More About David (George David) Steinruck:

Baptism: November 03, 1754, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Montgomery County, PA

Confirmation: May 22, 1768, David Steirock, George's son, aged 15 years, New Hanover Lutheran Church

Military service: December 22, 1778, Rev. War Private in Capt. Philip Hahn's Company, Fourth battalion, Regiment of Foot, Philadelphia County Militia

Occupation: 1780, Blacksmith⁷

Notes for Dorothea "Dorritty" Abendschon:

Dorothea Abendschein appeared as a sponsor with Christian Steinrock when Anna Maria Fuchs was baptized May 10, 1778 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pottstown. Parents were Johann Fuchs and wife Christina. On June 8, 1783 David and Dorothea Steinrock baptized son Jacob at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pottstown (born December 2, 1782 and sponsors were Jacob Kieler and Catharina). Marriage date approximation is believed to be in the period between the two events.

More About Dorothea "Dorritty" Abendschon:

Confirmation: May 04, 1775, New Hanover Lutheran church, Montgomery County, PA

Children of David Steinruck and Dorothea Abendschon are:

14 i. Unknown³ Steinruck, died Unknown.

15 ii. Jacob Steinruck, born December 02, 1782; died Unknown.

Notes for Jacob Steinruck:

1800 PA Census: Northern Liberties (East), Philadelphia, PA: Jacob Sturk 1 male 16-26; 1 male under 10; 1 female 16-26. (JJA Note: This is a remote possibility and requires further research. Could easily be a Stark or some othe variation).

More About Jacob Steinruck:

Baptism: June 08, 1783, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

16 iii. Unknown Steinruck, died Unknown.

6. Christian² Steinruck (Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born September 05, 1756 in Douglas Township, Montgomery (then Philadelphia) County, PA, and died October 15, 1822 in Upper Pottsgrove Township ("Pottsgrove"), Montgomery County, PA⁸. He married Anna Barbara Hanselman, daughter of Johan Hanselman and Maria Macherlin. She was born 1759 in Douglass Township, Berks County, PA, and died 1841 in Berks County, PA.

Notes for Christian Steinruck:

New Hanover Lutheran Church Records record the birth and baptism of Christian Steinruck with a birthdate of September 15, 1756 and baptism on April 17, 1757 in New Hanover. Parents listed as Christian [sic] and Anna Maria, sponsor was Elizabeth Jack. The record is unfortunate since it incorrectly lists the father as Christian rather than Johan George or George. Confirmation records make clear that Christian was the son of George.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834

STEINROOK, CHRISTIAN. Pottstown.

March 18, 1820. November 29, 1822. 6.83

To wife, household goods, and interest of 400 pds. Personal estate to

be sold, except wearing apparel. To son John, 50 pds. To son Christian,

50 pds. To son Samuel, 50 pds. Wearing apparel equally divided among

sons John and Samuel. To Joseph Spidle, $50. To daughter Margaret, $50.

Rem. of estate divided into 5 equal parts. To son John, 1/5 part. To

son Samuel, 1/5 part. To son Christian, 1/5 part. To daughter Margaret,

1/5 part. To daughter Anna, 1/5 part. Execs: Sons John and Samuel, and

son in law Peter Moser. Wit: George Leaff, and John Reifsnyder.

ADMINISTRATION of GEORGE HANSELMAN estate, Douglas Township, Berks County

dated February 10, 1792. Administrator is son-in-law Christian Steinrack.

This is an important document to secure and confirm Johan George Steinruck's property location. George Hanselman's land located solely in Berks County adjoined George Steinruck's land located soley in Montgomery County. The obvious conclusion is that the two properties straddled the Berks-Montgomery County Line which is, in fact, accurate. Another interesting note is that some of the neighbors and members of the panel to value George Hanselman's land are buried at the Fritz Burial Ground in close proximity to the Hanselman and Steinruck properties. A third interesting note is that Anna Barbara, George Hanselman's daughter and later the wife of Christian Steinruck, son of Johan George Steinruck were in fact next door neighbors and in close proximity to George Gresh (who's daughter Salome would later marry Christian Anna Barbara Steinruck's son Samuel. {John Amtsfield Note]

The following deed is the key. Following is an abstract:

516-378 JOHN STEINRUCK ET AL TO JOHN WEILER, April 2, 1824

HISTORY OF PROPERTY TO THIS POINT

On March 26, 1761 the tract of 100 acres, 50 perches was granted by Samuel and Mary McCall of Philadelphia to Joachim Godschalk.

On November 18, 1767 Joachim and Elizabeth Godshalk granted the tract to George Steinruck.

On July 26, 1796 George and Anna Steinruck granted the land to "their son, Christian Steinruck".

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

197-228 JOHN S. WEILER to HENRY LEVENGOOD, February 23, 1843 (Levengood from Pottstown. In description Christian Yergey replaces C. Gorgas)

357-410 REBECCA LEVENGOOD ET AL (Hier of Henry Levengood) to CAROLINE Y. KEYSER, April 2, 1891

On a map in the Court House Deed Room, a map of Montgomery County clearly shows the farm identifed in her (Keyser's] name.

0-74 SHERIFF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY to REBECCA M. LEVENGOOD, date ? (Rebecca Levengood repurchased the property).

630-171 REBECCA LEVENGOOD ET AL to JOHN WAHL, April 15, 1904.

670-1152 JOHN WAHL to JACOB RISCH of Wilkes Barre, April 18, 1910

781-76 JACOB RISCH to Charles L. John, March 12, 1912

830-355 CHARLES L. JOHN to LESLIE C. KLINE AND LESLIE BLOOM of Clearfield, PA., June 26, 1912

1190-143 SHERIFF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY to SECURITY TRUST COMPANY OF POTTSTOWN (1934)

1205-26 SECURITY TRUST OF POTTSTOWN to ROBERT W. EVANS (Realtor) October 19, 1935.

1336-38 ROBERT W. EVANS to MARY THEIS, CHRISTIAN THEIS AND NICHOLAS THEIS, May 7, 1940.

Submitted by S. Duane Kauffman, November 24, 1973.

Montgomery County Atlas; G.M. Hopkins, Philadelpha, 1871 lists the above property under H. Levengood in Pottsgrove Township. [John J Amtsfield]

Combination Atlas of Montgomery County, J.D. Scott, Philadelphia 1877 lists the same property under H. Levengood with 100 acres. [JJA]

Philadelphia County Tax Records, Pennsylvania Archives

Douglas Township

1782 Christian Stinerock Effective Supply Tax

1783 Christian Steinrock, farmer 40 acres

Montgomery County Tax Assessments Records

Douglas Township Montgomery County

1785 Christian Steinrock 40 acres dw 2h, 2c

1786 Christian Steinrock 40 acres dw 2h, 2c

1787 Christian Steinrock 40 acres dw 2h, 2c Farmer

1788 Christian Steinrock 42 acres dw 2h, 2c

1789 Christian Steinrock 40 acres dw 2h, 2c

1790 Christian Steinrock 3 h, 3 c

1791 Christian Steinrock 2h, 3c

1792 Christian Steinrock 3h, 3c

1793 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 1h, 2c

1794 Christian Steinrock 2h, 2c Farmer

1795 George Steinrock 100 acres dw 1h, 2 c Farmer

1796 sold to Christian Steinrock

1797 Christian Steinrock 100 acres dw Farmer

1798 Christian Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 3c Farmer

1799 Christian Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 3c Farmer

1800 Christian Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 3c Farmer

1801 Christian Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 3c Farmer

1802 Christian Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 3c Farmer

1803 Christian Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 4c Farmer

1804 Christian Steinrock 100 acres dw 2h, 3c Farmer

1805 Christian Steinrock 100 acres dw 1 horse Distillery

1806 Christian Steinrock 100 acres dw 1h, 3c Distillery

Pottsgrove Township formed in 1806

Pottsgrove Township Montgomery County

1807 Christian Steinrook 101 acres dw 2h, 3c distillery farmer

1808 Christian Stayruck 100 acres dw 2h, 3c farmer

1809 Christian Stayrick 100 acres dw 2h, 3c farmer

1810 John Stineruck 1 cow, 1 dog weaver

Christ Stayrick 100 acres 2h, 2c, 1 dog

1811 Christian Steinruck 100 acres bldgs 2h, 2c, 1 dog STILL

1813 Christian Steinruck 100 acres bldgs 2h, 3c, 1 dog STILLS

1814 Christian Steinruck 101 acres dw 2h, 3c, 1 dog STILL

John Steinruck crossed out

1816 Christian Steinruch 101 acres dw 2h, 3c, 1 dog STILL

1819 Christian Steinruck 101 acres dw 2h, 4 c, 1 dog STILL

1820 Christian Starock 101 acres Bldgs 2h, 4 c

1821 Christ Starock 101 acres dw 2h, 4c, 1 dog

Chrisman Staryrough farmer

1822 Christ Starock 101 acres dw 2h, 4c

1823 John & Samuel Steinmor 100 acres bldgs 2 cows

The Douglas Township Tax Lists specifically state that the 100 acre lot and dwelling owned by George Steinrock was "sold to Christian Steinruck" in 1797. Thereafter the same property is listed under Christian Steinruck until 1807 when it appears in Pottsgrove Township (Pottsgrove Township being formed from parts of Douglas Township). The property is listed in Pottsgrove Township through 1822. In 1823 the property is listed under the names of John and Samuel Steinmor [sic].

The Journal of David Schultze, Surveyor living in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, contains two entries for George Steinruck. David Schultze was a well known Colonial surveyor. An entry in his joural dated October 31, 1774 is the following: "surveyed 40 acres for George Steinruck" (p. 80) and "am to survey for George Steinruck near manetawny..." (p. 82) from the Journals and Papers of David Schultze, edited by Andrew S. berky and published by the Schwenkfelder Library, Pennsburg, PA, 1953. [NOTE: David Schultze mentions surveying a 40 acre tract in 1774 for George Steinrock and Christian is listed with a forty acre tract in tax lists from 1783 through 1789. Tax lists for the period before 1782 are not available][NOTE: The Manatawny Creek runs in a north-south axis through the westside of Pottstown and very near the Steinruck homestead]

"DAR Patriot Index", Vol. 2:200

Christian STEINROCK: b 9-15-1756 d abt 11-29-1822 md Regina Lachman Pvt PA.

"DAR Patriot Index 1982 Supplement" p. 108 lists the following correction: correct death date: d. 10-15-1822, correct wife: Anna Barbara Heinzelman.

According to the DAR Application papers of Jane Stahl Hergenhan, filed 23 April 1982, Christian was a militiaman 1st Class, served in Capt. Jacob Witz's Company, 4th Bat., Philadelphia Co., Com. Lt. Col. Anthony Bitting, Esq., Oct. 1781.

1790 PA Census, Montgomery Co., Remainder of the County, p. 160: Christn Steinrock lists: l free white male "of 16 years and upwards", 3 males under 16; 3 females

1800 PA Census, Montgomery Co., Douglas Township, p. 817: Christian Steinrock l male 26-45; 2 males 16-26; 3 males 10-16; l female 26-45; l female 16-26

1810 PA Census, Montgomery Co., Pottsgrove Township, P. 1198: Christn Stayruk 1 male 45 and up; 2 males 10-16; 1 female 45 and up; 1 female 0-10

1820 PA Census, Montgomery County, Pottsgrove Township, p.109: Christian Stark 1 male over 45; 1 male under 10; 1 female over 45; 1 female 10-16.

More About Christian Steinruck:

Alternate name: Christian Steinrock

Baptism: June 29, 1783, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

Burial: October 1822, "Pottsgrove" according to Burial Record of Old Organ Church, Chester Co.; aged 66 years & 27 days