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

Confirmation: May 09, 1771, Christian Steirock, George's son, aged 15 years, New Hanover Lutheran Church

Military service: 1781, 1st class, 4th Battalion, Capt. Jacob Witz Company, Potts Town Militia

Residence: Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, Pa.

Residences: 1792, Douglass Township, Montgomery County

Notes for Anna Barbara Hanselman:

Berks County Deed records identify a property that was granted to Josiah Steinruck (47-501) by John Steinruck and Mary. Josiah then granted the property to Isaac Steinrock of Douglas Township (658-518). Isaac Steinrock then granted the property to Charles Steinruck of Douglas Township (658-519). This is apparently the tract that had been occupied by Christian Steinruck's widow, Anna Barbara.

Christian Steinrock Inquisition, Berks County Volume 13, page 387 for Real Estate.

More About Anna Barbara Hanselman:

Confirmation: 1773, New Hanover Luth. Ch., New Hanover, Montgomery County, PA

Children of Christian Steinruck and Anna Hanselman are:

17 i. Margaretha³ Steinruck, died Aft. 1822. She married John Baker; died Aft. 1825.

Notes for Margaretha Steinruck:

May have son Joseph Spidle?

+ 18 ii. John Steinruck, born April 13, 1779; died January 31, 1863.

+ 19 iii. Anna Barbara Steinruck, born November 27, 1781 in Douglas Township, Montgomery County, PA; died January 25, 1869 in Washingtonville, Montour County, PA.

+ 20 iv. Christian Steinruck, born April 05, 1783 in Douglas Township, Montgomery County, PA; died Unknown in West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA.

21 v. Anna Maria Steinruck, born November 27, 1786; died Unknown.

More About Anna Maria Steinruck:

Baptism: May 27, 1787, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA

22 vi. Anna Steinruck, born Abt. 1788; died Unknown.

More About Anna Steinruck:

Confirmation: April 01, 1804, Aged 15, father Christian, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA

+ 23 vii. Samuel Steinruck, born March 06, 1789 in Pottsgrove Township (then Douglass Twp.), Montgomery County, PA; died May 17, 1836.

24 viii. Anna Maria Steinruck, born May 25, 1791; died Unknown.

More About Anna Maria Steinruck:

Baptism: May 27, 1787, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

7. George² Steinruck (Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born Abt. 1758 in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, PA, and died 1826 in Pickaway County, Ohio. He married (1) Magdalene Madeline (Modlin) Abendschon, daughter of Reinhold Abendschon and Anna Wilson. She was born 1768 in Longswamp Township, Berks Co., Pa., and died Unknown. He married (2) Margaret Rienhart November 22, 1819 in Pickaway County, Ohio. She died Unknown.

Notes for George Steinruck:

Douglas Township, Berks County, Tax Assessment Rolls

1779 George Steinrock Laborer

1781 George Stoneruck Effective Supply tax 18 shillings, 4 pence

1782 George Steinrock Effective Supply Tax 17 shillings, 6 pence

1783 George Stoneruch 3 shillings and 2 shillings, 6 pence

listed under deficiency allowed 3 pounds, 12 shillings

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 taxed twice 2 shillings each.

Christopher Steinrock

1786 George Steinrock(brother) 1 cow 3 shillings

Christopher Steinrock 1 cow

A George Steinrock is listed on muster roll of Captain Philip Hahn's Company December 22, 1778 Philadelphia County Militia. Absent on December 8, 1778. Listed as a Private. This could apply to George Sr. who was located in Douglas Township, Montgomery/Philadelphia County or to George Jr. who appeared in Douglass Township, Berks County Taxables 1781-1786. My belief is that this entry applies to George, Jr. since the militia company seems to be more Limerick/New Hanover (Montgomery County) based and David Steinrock is also listed in the militia roll.

1800 PA Federal Census; Earl Township, Lancaster County: George Storick 1 male over 45; 2 males 16-26; 2 males 10 and under; 1 female 16-26; 1 female 10-16. (JJA note: This is a possibility that requires further research and may or may not and probably does not apply. Census records can be notoriously misleading based on spellings. Tax records and other resources should be able to identify whether this is a Steinrock/Stonerock or a variation of another name. Note that there are other possibilities of similar name variations in Lancaster County. This entry is included only for further research. There are similar names extant in Lancaster County in that time period).

1800 Ohio Federal Census: Ross County, Ohio: lists George Stonrock but the entry wasn't recorded until approximately 1806 although I do not have access to the actual image.

1820 Ohio Federal Census; Washington Township, Pickaway County, Ohio: George Stonerock 1 male over 45; 1 female over 45.

[NOTE-JJA 10-16-2003] "Most researchers who are aware of George Steinrock of Douglass Township, Berks County, PA and George Stonerock of Ross County and Pickaway County, Ohio concede that the two are probably the same person. Proving the connection is something that has eluded far better researchers than I, John Amtsfield. Ohio researcher, Robert Stonerock, states that there is a sixteen year gap where there is no record. In addition, on the Pennsylvania side George's wife is purportedly Madeleine Abendshein (and the 1786 Dougalss Township, Berks County Tax rolls list him with probably one child already), while on the Ohio side there is a later marriage record for George Stonerock and Margaret Rienhart (Reinhart) in 1819.

I cannot locate George Steinrock or Stonerock in the 1790 Census (father George is listed in Montgomery County) and the 1800 census recording in Ohio was recorded in approximately 1806. Therefore there is, as far as I can tell a gap of twenty years. There is some evidence that they are the same person; although it is circumstantial. Bales Stonerock does not appear in recognizable fashion in the census indices, yet a page by page search of the 1850 Census for Deer Creek Township, Pickaway County clearly shows Bales Stonerock, born in Virginia. I am not entirely sure what this entry means, as these people seem to appear in 1850 and then disappear (normally a clear indication of a spelling variation for an unrelated family); but, it offers a potentially tantalizing tidbit of information. Unfortunately the 1790 and 1800 censuses for Virginia no longer exist. I also saw another indication for a Stonerock that indicated his paternal grandfather was born in Maryland. Suggested possibilites for further research, particularly tax records, but also, deed, probate and church records are in West Virginia (which was a part of Virginia prior to the Civil War between the States), Maryland and/or Virginia.

Information and data available to me indicates that there is no conclusive record of George between 1786 and 1806. However, all recognizable Steinruck-Stonerock name variations prior to 1850 seem to derive from one immigrant only . Other Steinruck/Steinrock immigrants from Germany do not start showing up until at least 1850 and the earliest immigrants do not seem to be with families and are at least middle aged.

Also note that the children listed are circumstantially related. There is no current evidence to suggest that all of these Stonerocks are directly related to George. I may believe that they are, but I cannot prove it. John J. Amtsfield, revised 4-17-2004"

A letter written on 4 May 1909 from Mrs. Leila P. Handy of Lynchburg, VA to C. Morris Glackens (b. 1853) (a son of Daniel Logue Glackens and Sarah Ovenshine). Sarah (d. 1893) was the dau of Jacob Ovenshine and Rebecca Lessig. He was the youngest son of Reinhold Abendschon who married Hannah Unknown. The letter was in response to one written to Mrs. Handy by C. Morris Glackens.

" I will give you as much information as I can with my authorities. What first made me take such interest was finding an old account book of Samuel Abendschein's, the oldest son of Rheinholt, his executor and the guardian of Jacob, and some of the other children. This Samuel moved to Virginia and was a brother of my great-grandfather Philip, and of your ancestor Jacob, who was the youngest child. Descendants of this Samuel had many papers, which he owned as executor of his father's estate, some referring to his will and this old account book that I have is full of the expenses of Jacob, George, & Rheinholt (minors). Then, I have gotten much information from the Pennsylvania Archives. ... We have all the names of the Rheinholt's sons: Samuel, Philip, George, Rheinholt & Jacob, & of some of his daughters, Phoebe, Margarethe, who married John Lessel [Leffel], Magdalena, who married George Steinrock (all of Sharpsboro, Washington Co., Pa. in 1787), Elina, Hannah, Philippina and Nancy. My Uncle Col. Obenchain told me of those old papers but they had been burned up in a fire and he could not remember what they were. Do you remember any others, except that inventory? That must have been an inventory of Rheinholt's estate, as my uncle got those papers from a descendant of Samuel, the executor." {Courtesy of Nancy Obenchain by letter dated April 25, 2004}

More About George Steinruck:

Confirmation: May 22, 1773, George Steirock, George's son aged 15 years, New Hanover Lutheran Church

Military service: 1778, Capt. Philip Hahn's Company, Fourth Battalion, Regiment of Foot, Philadelphia County Militia commanded by Colonel William Dean, listed as absent on December 8, 1778

Occupation: Blacksmith

Notes for Margaret Rienhart:

1830 Ohio Federal Census; Washington Township, Pickaway County, Ohio: Margaret Stonerock 1 female 50-60 years of age.

Children of George Steinruck and Magdalene Abendschon are:

25 i. William³ Stonerock, died Unknown. He married Rebecca Jones March 05, 1805 in Ross County, Ohio; died Unknown.

Notes for William Stonerock:

NOTE: Asterisk (*) prior to the name denotes a possible connection from either a secondary source without corroboration or a circumstantial connection. A verified connection needs to be made to document or dispute this connection and there is not enough available evidence to do so presently. The asterisk should be treated as suspect data for establishing a connection or a particular set of facts involving the person so designated.

26 ii. Pheby Stonerock, died Unknown. She married James Jones February 29, 1808 in Ross County, Ohio⁹; died Unknown.

Notes for Pheby Stonerock:

27 iii. Caty Stonerock, died Unknown. She married James Robuck July 20, 1809 in Ross County, Ohio⁹; died Unknown.

Notes for Caty Stonerock:

+ 28 iv. George Stonerock, died 1833 in Pickaway County, Ohio.

+ 29 v. John Stonerock, died May 12, 1843 in Parke County, Indiana.

+ 30 vi. *Samuel Stonerock, born Abt. 1795 in PA; died 1846.

31 vii. Sarah Stonerock, died Unknown. She married Charles Osterhaut February 28, 1822 in Pickaway County, Ohio⁹; died Unknown.

Notes for Sarah Stonerock:

+ 32 viii. *Bales Stonerock, born 1799 in Virginia; died Unknown.

Generation No. 3

8. David³ Steinruck (Christopher², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born Abt. 1775, and died April 20, 1857. He married Cidney DeHaven May 15, 1800. She was born 1783, and died Unknown.

Notes for David Steinruck:

Blacksmith resided Northern Liberties Section, Philadelphia.

1800 PA Federal Census; Northern Liberties (West), Philadelphia, PA: David Staruke 1 male 16-26; 1 female 16-26.

James Robinson's Philadelphia Directory for 1809 lists David Steinroch as a blacksmith located 50 Brewer's Alley.

1810 PA Census, Philadelphia County, Northern Liberties, p. 208a: David Stenrook 1 male 26-45; 2 males under 10; 1 female 26-45; 1 female 16-26; 1 female under 10.

1850 PA Federal Census. Northern Liberties Ward 4, Philadelphia, PA: David Stainrook, blacksmith, aged 73, wife Sidney aged 67; Eliza Shopner aged 38 and Angeline Shopner aged 5.

SUMMARY OF DAVID STAINROOK LISTINGS IN PHILADELPHIA CITY DIRECTORY

The earliest Stainrook listing is David. In 1809 and 1810 the name is spelled Steinrock and in 1811 it is Stayrook. After that it is rendered Stainrook. In the beginning his address is 50 Brewer's Alley. In 1813 the listing is for a Stainrook and Thomas with a shop on Old York Road and 4th Street. In that year his residence is 42 Brewer's Alley and he is identified as a "smith.' In 1819 his shop is given as 26 Old York Road. (This may be a different rendering of the same place as before.) This continues until the mid thirties. From 1821 through 1830 his residence is the corner of Callowhill and Crown and from 1831 to 1846 his address is 131 North 4th Street. From 1836 to 11846 he is listed as operating a tavern or hotel. In 1847 he is not listed. In 1848 and 1849 (the last years he is listed) he had a store at 23 and 25 Magnolia Street.

In 1837 a second David Stainrook shows. The new one is called a waterman and his residence is David Court. In 1839 he is identified as a blacksmith. In 1840 he is called a scale beam maker. In 1844 the term "Junior" is used to differentiate him from the other David. He is a blacksmith in 1844 but from 1846 to 1851 he had a tavern at Buttonwood & 5th. In 1851 his residence is given as Pleasant above 10th. There is a 1852 blacksmith David Stainrook at Barclay above Broad which could be either one. No David Stainrook is listed after 1852.

In summary, one David Stainrook is listed from 1809 till 1836. From 1837 through 1849 two are given. In 1850 and 1851 only David Junior shows. In 1852 one is listed as a blacksmith with a new address that could be either. From 1844 to 1851 one is designated Junior, but by using the addresses the distinction can be made from the time they both appeared. From the listings it is clear that both David Stainrooks moved around geographically and occupationally. Both switched back and forth from blacksmithing and operating a hotel/tavern.

[S. Duane Kauffman, 4-14-2004]

More About David Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Odd Fellow's Cemetery, 23rd & Diamond Sts, Philadelphia, PA

Occupation: Blacksmith, Philadelphia, PA

More About Cidney DeHaven:

Burial: Unknown, Odd Fellow's Cemetery, 23rd & Diamond Sts, Philadelphia, PA

Children of David Steinruck and Cidney DeHaven are:

33 i. John⁴ Stainruck, born August 10, 1801; died August 17, 1801.

Notes for John Stainruck:

death notice in Philadelphia First Reformed records stating that on August 17, 1801 "a child was buried by David Steinrock (sic) himself." [Note from S. Daune Kauffman, April 14, 2004]

+ 34 ii. David Stainrook, born August 25, 1803; died March 14, 1857 in Philadelphia, PA.

+ 35 iii. Thomas Stainrook, born July 29, 1805; died November 22, 1882 in Philadelphia, PA.

36 iv. Mary Stainrook¹⁰, born September 30, 1808¹⁰; died Unknown. She married Augustus Benneman May 06, 1832 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, PA; died Unknown.

+ 37 v. Elizabeth Stainrook, born August 26, 1811; died Unknown.

+ 38 vi. William Stainrook, born February 26, 1813; died October 11, 1901.

39 vii. *Sarah Stainrook¹⁰, born 1815¹⁰; died September 27, 1828¹⁰.

40 viii. Margaret Stainrook¹⁰, born November 14, 1816¹⁰; died Unknown. She married Peter Heller July 22, 1832 in St. George's M. E. Church, Philadelphia, PA; died Unknown.

+ 41 ix. Henry Stainrook, born March 25, 1819 in Philadelphia, PA; died March 31, 1899 in Philadelphia, PA.

42 x. John Stainrook, born January 13, 1822; died Unknown.

+ 43 xi. Charles Lafayette Stainrook, born October 23, 1824 in Philadelphia, PA; died April 01, 1870 in Philadelphia, PA.

44 xii. John Stainrook¹⁰, born Abt. 1826¹⁰; died Unknown.

9. Anna Maria³ Steinruck (Christopher², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born 1776, and died December 06, 1854. She married (1) Unknown Carl. He died Unknown. She married (2) Unknown Schatz. He died Unknown.

Notes for Anna Maria Steinruck:

There is a Mary Ann Stinerook listed in the 1830 Census in Brunswick, Schuylkill County aged between 50-60 with a male aged 30-40. Although there is little evidence to support the conclusion that the entry applies to Anna Maria Steinruck; it is a logical and possible connection. More research into local records, etc is necessary to confirm this supposition.

1840 PA Federal Census; Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA: Widow Steinrock aged 60-70; 1 male 40-50; 1 female aged 20-30.

To further add to the mystery there is a Mary A Steinruck aged 78 listed as a domestic in the 1860 census for Londonderry Township, Dauphin County in the household of John Booser aged 31, wife Levinia aged 32; Jacob aged 9; Sarah aged 7; Mary aged 4; Anne aged 2 and Ephraim aged 18 listed as a farm hand. Another listing in Londonderry Township is for Elizan Steinrock aged 20, domestic, in the household of John Snyder, farmer, aged 32; wife Nancy aged 32; Elizabeth aged 6; Ann aged 5; Amanda aged 4; Samuel aged 3; Catharine aged 7 months in Londerry Township, Dauphin County, PA (1860 PA Census).

Mary Ann Stinerook burial record listed at St. John's Reformed Chruch of Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA aged 79-11-0. "Mary's estate was settled January 1855. "We, Elizabeth Bechtal, wife of Henry Bechtel, a daughter of Mary Steinrock, late of Schuylkill County, deceased of the City of Reading and Sarah Kreter, wife of Ferdinand Kreter also a daughter of Mary Steinrock of Orwigsburg received from Abraham Schatz, executor of last will and testament of said Mary Steinrock." [S. Duane Kauffman, April 2004]

Children of Anna Steinruck and Unknown Carl are:

45 i. Elizabeth⁴ Carl, died Unknown. She married Henry Bechtel; died Unknown.

46 ii. Sarah Carl, died Unknown. She married Ferdinand Kreter; died Unknown.

Child of Anna Steinruck and Unknown Schatz is:

47 i. Abraham⁴ Schatz, died Unknown.

11. Christopher³ Stonerook (Christopher² Steinruck, Johan George¹ Steinrock)¹¹ was born September 28, 1782, and died June 28, 1855 in Stonerook Family Cemetery, North Woodbury Township, Bedford County, PA¹¹. He met (1) Sarah Alspach Abt. 1807, daughter of David Alspach and Susanna Rush. She was born March 09, 1788, and died Unknown. He met (2) Margaretha Machemer Abt. 1809, daughter of John Machamer. She died Unknown. He married (3) Nancy Hipple¹¹ Abt. 1811, daughter of John Hipple. She was born 1783, and died 1856.

Notes for Christopher Stonerook:

{S. Duane Kauffman notes} In the will of Christopher Steinruck, son of Immigrant John George Steinrock, Christopher's son Christopher is listed second in a list of four. A petition was presented by the siblings of Christopher, son of Christopher July 4, 1833 in Pottsville. (David Stainrook, Elizabeth Blaltner and Mary Carl request the share willed to their brother Christopher because "he has not been heard of for over 20 years and is verily assumed to be dead."

Christopher Steinruck was listed as a single freeman in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County (then Berks) as 1806 Christopher Stiruck, 1807 Stoffel Stayrock, and 1808 Stofel Stayruck. The 1808 entry was then crossed out.

Christopher Stonerook was listed from 1820 through 1850 in Census records for Woodbury Township, Bedford County (later North Woodbury Township, Blair County.) Tombstone inscription in the Stonerook family cemetery in North Woodbury Township shows Christian Stonnerook 1822-June 28, 1855.

1820 PA Federal Census; Woodbury Township, Bedford County, PA: Christopher Stonerook 1 male 26-45; 3 males under 10; 1 female 26-45; 2 females under 10.

1830 PA Federal Census; Woodbury Township, Bedford County, PA: Christopher Stonerook 1 male 40-50; 2 males 15-20; 1 male 5-10; 1 male under 5; 1 female 30-40; 1 female 10-15; 2 females 5-10.

1840 PA Federal Census; North Woodbury Township, Bedford County, PA: Christopher Stonerook 1 male 60-70; 1 male 20-30; 1 male 15-20; 1 male 10-15; 1 female 30-40; 2 females 15-20; 1 female 5-10.

1850 PA Federal Census; North Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA: (204/205) Christopher Stonerook, farmer, aged 63; Wife Nancy aged 58; Daughter Margaret aged 24; Son Samuel, farmer, aged 23 and Daughter Sarah aged 20.

The will of John Hipple identifies Christopher Stonerook's wife. Bedford Co. Book 3 page 207, written April 4, 1839 and proved December 27, 1841) includes "My daughter Nancy Stonerook shall have the one-hundred acre tract surveyed in the name of William Scull on Clover Creek now in the possession of her husband Christopher Stonerook."

Tax lists help to make the case of Christopher Steinruck being the same as Christian Stonerook.. 1814 Christopher Stinerock

1817 Christian Stanrock

1817 Christopher Stonerock (This was a second listing for the same year.)

1820 Christopher Stonerock

1822 Christopher Stonerock

1824 Christopher Stonerock

[S. Duane Kauffman, Perkasie, PA by file forwarded November 2003]

More About Christopher Stonerook:

Baptism: November 17, 1782, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

Burial: Unknown, North Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa.

Occupation: 1850, Farmer, aged 63 years with Wife Nancy aged 58, North Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA (1850 Census)

Child of Christopher Stonerook and Sarah Alspach is:

48 i. William⁴ Steinruck, born January 01, 1808¹²; died Unknown.

Notes for William Steinruck:

Baptismal register for Pineswamp Lutheran Church also called Frieden's, Keim's or Repp's. Congregational record only goes from 1811 through 1828 when the church apparently dissolved, It was the first organized church reportedly in Pottsville. Sarah Alspach had two children baptized on 8-17-1811; William for whom the father is listed as Stoffel Steinruch and Abraham for whom the father is listed as Abraham Hoch. IN both cases David Alspach and wife Susanna served as sponsors. In both records Sarah is listed as "unehelich".

More About William Steinruck:

Baptism: August 17, 1811, Pineswamp Lutheran Church, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA

Child of Christopher Stonerook and Margaretha Machemer is:

+ 49 i. Samuel⁴ Stayrook, born July 28, 1809 in Schuylkill County, PA; died May 13, 1872 in McVeytown, Mifflin County, PA.

Children of Christopher Stonerook and Nancy Hipple are:

+ 50 i. John⁴ Stonerook, born May 05, 1812; died Unknown.

+ 51 ii. Henry Stonerook, died Unknown.

+ 52 iii. David Stonerook, born Abt. 1818; died Unknown.

53 iv. Margaret Stonerook, born 1826; died Unknown.

+ 54 v. Samuel Stonerook, born August 26, 1828; died December 03, 1910.

55 vi. Sarah Stonerook, born 1830; died Unknown.

More About Sarah Stonerook:

Residence: 1850, 1850 Census, 20 years, listed with Christopher and Nancy Stonerook, North Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA

18. John³ Steinruck (Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born April 13, 1779, and died January 31, 1863. He married (1) Susannah (Elizabeth Susanna) Royer Abt. 1801 in Pottstown, Pa., daughter of George Royer and Christina Freyer. She was born April 15, 1779, and died Unknown. He married (2) Mary Abt. 1835. She was born Abt. 1793, and died Unknown.

Notes for John Steinruck:

According to gravestone John died 1-3-1863, aged 84 years, 8 months and 20 days. Gravestone is at Fritz Burial Ground, Douglass Township, Berks County, PA.

1820 PA Census. Berks County, Douglas Township, p.126: John Steinrick 1 male 26-45; 1 male 10-16; 3 males under 10; 1 female 26-45, 2 females 16-26, 2 females 10-16, 1 male under 10.

1830 PA Federal Census; Earl Township, Berks County, PA, (p. 431): John Steineorick 1 male aged 50-60; 1 male aged 5-10; 1 female aged 40-50; 1 female aged 30-40; 2 females aged 5-10; 1 female aged under 5.

1840 PA Federal Census; Douglass Township, Berks County, PA: John Stinerook 1 male 40-50; 1 male 10-15; 1 female 40-50; 1 female 30-40; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 5-10; 1 female under 5.

1850 PA Federal Census; Douglass Township, Berks County, PA: John Staruck, Mason, aged 71; Mary aged 57; Charlotte aged 26; Rachel aged 19.

1860 PA Federal Census: Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA: John Steinruck, gentleman, aged 82; Mary aged 64; Caroline aged 34; Charlotte aged 32; William Beree aged 34; Mahalah aged 2.

More About John Steinruck:

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

Burial: Unknown, Fritz Burial Ground, Berks County, PA

Occupation: mason (1850 census Douglass Twp, Berks County)

Children of John Steinruck and Susannah Royer are:

+ 56 i. Margaretha⁴ Steinruck, born March 26, 1802; died May 04, 1860.

57 ii. Sarah Steinruck, born May 23, 1803¹³; died 1873. She married Nicholas Gresh October 20, 1822 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA; born February 17, 1794; died February 05, 1881.

More About Sarah Steinruck:

Baptism: October 23, 1803, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Union Cemetery, Boyertown, Pa

More About Nicholas Gresh:

Baptism: April 06, 1794, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Union Cemetery, Boyertown, Pa

58 iii. Catharine Steinruck, born December 18, 1806¹⁴; died Unknown.

More About Catharine Steinruck:

Baptism: November 07, 1807, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

59 iv. George Steinruck, born September 06, 1808¹⁴; died Unknown.

Notes for George Steinruck:

More About George Steinruck:

Baptism: August 20, 1809, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

+ 60 v. Anna Steinruck, born August 06, 1809; died 1898.

+ 61 vi. *Amos K. Steinruck, born 1812; died Unknown.

62 vii. Rubin Steinruck, born May 12, 1812¹⁵; died Unknown.

More About Rubin Steinruck:

Baptism: New Hanover Luth. Ch., New Hanover, Montgomery County, PA

Confirmation: 1829, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Montgomery County, PA

+ 63 viii. John Steinruck, born March 15, 1814 in Douglass Township, Berks County, PA; died February 07, 1898 in Reading, Berks County, PA.

+ 64 ix. Josiah Steinruck, born October 20, 1816; died March 03, 1884.

65 x. William Steinruck, born August 23, 1819¹⁶; died Unknown. He married Christiana DeHass; born 1816; died Unknown.

Notes for William Steinruck:

1850 PA Federal Census, New Berlin Borough, Union County, PA: (115/128) William Steinruck aged 32, mason, Christiana aged 36 and Mary DeHaas aged 78.

1860 PA Federal Census; New Berlin, Union County, PA: William Steinruck, master mason, aged 45; Christianna aged 47.

More About William Steinruck:

Baptism: November 21, 1819, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Union Cemetery, Walnut and Liberty Sts., New Berlin, Union County, PA

Residence: 1850, 1850 Census, Mason, aged 32 years with Christiana aged 36 and Mary D. Haas aged 78 years, New Berlin Borough, Union County, PA

+ 66 xi. George Philip Steinruck, born February 10, 1822; died February 28, 1891.

+ 67 xii. Charlotte Steinruck, born 1824; died Unknown.

68 xiii. Caroline Steinruck, born Abt. 1826; died Unknown.

+ 69 xiv. *Charles Steinruck, born Abt. 1826; died March 21, 1890.

70 xv. Rachel Steinruck, born 1831; died Unknown.

19. Anna Barbara³ Steinruck (Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born November 27, 1781 in Douglas Township, Montgomery County, PA, and died January 25, 1869 in Washingtonville, Montour County, PA. She married Peter Moser, son of Peter Moser and Margaretha Lampe. He was born May 15, 1781 in Berks County, PA, and died March 15, 1856 in Washingtonville, Montour County, PA.

More About Anna Barbara Steinruck:

Baptism: October 16, 1791, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Washingtonville Church Cemetery, Derry Township, Montour County, PA.

Confirmation: April 01, 1804, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

More About Peter Moser:

Burial: Unknown, Washingtonville Church Cemetery, Derry Township, Montour County, PA.

Emigration: 1838, From Berks County to Montour County

Children of Anna Steinruck and Peter Moser are:

+ 71 i. Jacob⁴ Moser, born October 06, 1807; died Abt. 1900 in Pottsgrove, Northumberland County, PA.

+ 72 ii. Samuel Moser, born June 16, 1809; died September 13, 1869 in Washingtonville, Montour County, PA.

+ 73 iii. John Moser, born January 19, 1822 in Amity Township, Berks County, PA; died February 13, 1909 in Turbutville, Montour County, PA.

+ 74 iv. George Moser, born 1825; died Unknown.

75 v. Ina Moser, died Unknown. She married Samuel Shirey; died Unknown.

+ 76 vi. Henry Moser, born 1827; died Unknown.

+ 77 vii. Joel L. Moser, born June 18, 1828 in Amity Township, Berks County, PA; died Unknown.

78 viii. Frederick Moser, born 1832; died Unknown.

79 ix. Sallie Moser, died Unknown. She married Samuel Snyder; died Unknown.

+ 80 x. Susan Moser, born October 06, 1819; died December 11, 1898.

81 xi. Margaret Moser, died Unknown. She married Philip Boyer; died Unknown.

20. Christian³ Steinruck (Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born April 05, 1783 in Douglas Township, Montgomery County, PA, and died Unknown in West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA. He married Elizabeth Wittmann May 15, 1808 in Schwartzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Township, Berks County, PA, daughter of William Witman and Catherine. She was born July 03, 1790, and died May 03, 1846 in West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA¹⁷.

Notes for Christian Steinruck:

1810 PA Federal Census; Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA: Christian Stayrook 1 male 26-45; 1 male 16-26; 1 male under 10; 2 females under 10. (Entry could apply to Christian but could also apply to Christopher Steinruck).

1830 PA Federal Census: West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA: Christian Stinerook (census index spells it Stimcroch) 1 male aged 40-50; 1 male 20-30; 2 males 5-10; 1 female 30-40; 1 female 15-20; 1 female 10-15 and 1 female under 5.

1850 PA Federal Census; West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA: Christian Stiner, farmer, aged 73; Thomas Stass, laborer, aged 39; Sarah Stass aged 56; James McGill aged 3.

Christian Stayrook appears in the Tax lists of Heidleberg Township, Berks County 1809-1810.

In the Lancaster County deed books (Book 25 pp552-'3) there is a record of a transaction between Christian Steinruck, taylor, (sic) of Donegal Township and Jacob Horst a farmer from same township. For $50.00 Steinruck sold to Horst two pieces of linen, one bed and bedstead, one lot of yarn, one pair of andirons, two shoals (sic), two coverlets, two quilts, one pair of candlesticks, one iron kettle, one table, two tubs and stands, one small brass kettle, to have and to hold. Witnessed by Lewis Yertey, William Steinruck, and Martin Horst. (It looks like Christian had to deal with indebtedness in this manner.) Christian Steinrock shows in Bainbridge, West Donegal Township, Lancaster County tax lists as a tailor from the mid 1820s through 1847. In 1805 a Christian Stinnerook, taylor was listed in Caernarvon Township in Berks County. One listing is given in the Philadelphia city directory for the year 1814 showing a Christian Steinruck as a tailor. In available records his surname was sometimes given as Steinruck and sometimes as Stinerock. {S. Duane Kauffman, Perkasie, PA via forwarded file November 2003}

More About Christian Steinruck:

Occupation: Bet. 1825 - 1847, Tailor, Bainbridge, West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA

Children of Christian Steinruck and Elizabeth Wittmann are:

+ 82 i. William⁴ Steinrock, born Abt. 1808; died Unknown.

83 ii. *Anna Maria Steinruck, died Unknown. She married David Brisch July 04, 1841; died Unknown.

23. Samuel³ Steinruck (Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock)¹⁸ was born March 06, 1789 in Pottsgrove Township (then Douglass Twp.), Montgomery County, PA, and died May 17, 1836. He married Salome Gresh September 10, 1809 in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, Pa.¹⁹, daughter of George Gresh and *Elisabeth Handwerk. She was born August 13, 1791, and died July 19, 1854.

Notes for Samuel Steinruck:

Steinruck, Samuel Family Bible

FAMILY REGISTER

Samuel Steinruck and Salome Gresh was lawfully joined together in the holy bands of matrimony the 10th of September 1809.

Isiah Wise and his wife Sylvania a born Steinruck was born a son on 23rd day of April in the year or our lord 1851 and was baptized by the Rev. A. Hofman and received the name of Aliver on the 9th day of March 1852, his sponsors was John W. Miller and his wife Elizabeth.

Samuel Steinruck son of Christian Steinruck was born the 6th day of March 1789 his sponsors were John Reifsnyder and his wife.

Saloma Steinruck a daughter of George Gresh and his wife Elisabeth was born the 13th day of August in the year 1791, her sponsors were her grandmother Ester Gresh.

Henry Steinruck was born the 15 day of August 1834 his sponsors were Henry Gresh and his wife Catharina.

Aron Steinruck- was born [ ] his sponsors were George Gresh and his wife Elisabeth.

Isaac Steinruck was born the 13th day of March 1811 his sponsors were Christian Steinruck and his wife Anna Barbara.

Joseph Steinruck was born the 129th day of August 1812 his sponsors were Adam Gresh and his wife Mary.

Elisabeth Steinruck was born the 24th day of February 1814 her sponsors were Christian Steinruck and his wife Anna Barbara.

Brecilla Steinruck was born the 25th day of December 1815 her sponsors were Jacob Reifsnyder and Mary Gresh.

Catharina Steinruck was born the 17th day of October 1817 her sponsors were Jacob { }erling and his wife Catharina.

Samuel Steinruck was born the 25th day of September 1819 his sponsors were George Gresh and and his wife Catharina.

Saloma Anna Steinruck was born the 20th day of March 1821 her sponsors were Jacob Gresh and Ester Gresh.

Jacob Steinruck was born the 30th day of November 1822 his sponsors were Jacob Gresh and his wife Anna.

Susanna Steinruck was born the 22nd day of December 1824, her sponsors were John Sassaman and his wife Susanna.

Abagail Steinruck was born the 24th day of July 1826 her sponsors were Jacob Umacht and Catharina Gresh.

Mary Anna Steinruck was born the 23rd day of March 1828 her sponsors were Jese Gresh and his wife Mary.

Silvania Steinruck was born the 22nd day of September 1830 her sponsors were her sponcers were the parents (copied as written)

Marcus Seth Steinruck was born the 14th day of January 1832 his sponsors were the parents.

The father Samuel Steinruck died the 17 day May 1836.

Mother Steinruck died July 19, 1854

Isaac Steinruck died June 27, 1867

Samuel Steinruck died Aug, 1859

Abigail Steinruck died 1857

Marcus Seth Steinruck died May 1865

Catharine Steinruck, wife of Carl F. Schwartz died May 16, 1870

Susanna wife of George Hosfeld died Aug. 10, 1885

Precilla, wife of John Breniser died Feb 5, 1881

Jacob Steinruck died 4-11-1895

1. Aaron Steinruck died the 22 day October 1815

2. Joseph Steinruck died the 17th day of Oct. 1848

Sylvania Steinruck wife of Isiah Wise died on the 1st day of February A.D. 1852

Elizabeth Steinruck wife of John W. Miller died on the first day of April 1852

Mary Anna Steinruck wife of Christian Goldas departed this life on the twentieth day of March A.D. 1857

Bible was in the possession of Mrs. Clifford Steinruck, Parkerford in 1978. Clifford was son of Ralph Steinruck.

Family tradition holds that Samuel was the Lutheran School teacher in Boyertown.

Gravestones located between the Good Shepherd UCC church and the Bank property as part of the Old Union Cemetery in Boyertown, were reinterred when both the Bank and the church expanded. The gravestones were mounted all together in rows. Samuel's gravestone is somewhat problematic as it contains the death date for Samuel Sr. (May 17, 1836) interposed with the birth date for Samuel Jr (September 25, 1819) which creates the illusion that a 17 year old Samuel Steinruck was buried there. There is no such Samuel Steinruck. Which Samuel, then was buried at the Old Union Cemetery in Boyertown? Logic would dictate that when burying a man, the death date would likely be correct and would apply for the person being buried and that they would have the correct date for the correct person being buried.

In this case, however, Samuel Steinruck, Jr. died in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA August 20, 1859.

1810 Pa Census, Berks County, Douglass Township, p. 752 Samuel Steinruch 2 males aged 16-26; 1 male under 10; 1 female 16-26.

1820 PA Census, Berks County, Douglass Township, p. 125: Samuel Steinruck (Census index lists name as Samuel Steinwick but the entry clearly reads Steinruck) 1 male 26-45; 3 males under 10; 1 female 26-45; 3 females under 10.

1830 PA Census, Berks County, Douglas Township, p. 474; Samuel Steinwreck 1 male 40-50; 1 male 15-20; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 5-10; 1 female 40-50; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 5-10; 3 females under 5.

More About Samuel Steinruck:

Baptism: June 21, 1789, Emanuel Lutheran, Pottstown, Pa.

Burial: Unknown, Old Union Cemetery, Boyertown, graves reinterred at Good Shepherd

Christening: Sponsors were Johannes Reifschneider & Dorothea

Notes for Salome Gresh:

Listed in Montgomery County Poor Book for Limerick Township 1841 as Widow Steinruck with son Henry aged 7 years.

(New Hanover Lutheran Church records lists birth 8-19-1791)

More About Salome Gresh:

Baptism: October 09, 1791, New Hanover Lutheran, sponsor was "Widow Gresh, grandmother"

Children of Samuel Steinruck and Salome Gresh are:

+ 84 i. Isaac⁴ Steinruck, born March 13, 1811 in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA; died June 27, 1867 in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA.

+ 85 ii. Joseph Steinruck, born August 29, 1812; died October 17, 1848.

+ 86 iii. Elizabeth Steinruck, born February 24, 1814; died April 01, 1852.

87 iv. Aaron Steinruck, born 1815; died October 22, 1815.

More About Aaron Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Buried Graveyard between Emmanuel Lutheran and Zion Evangelical Reformed in Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA

Christening: October 1815, Sponsors were George Gresh and his wife Elisabeth

88 v. Precilla Steinruck, born December 25, 1815²⁰; died February 05, 1881. She married John Breneiser September 24, 1837 in Berks & Schuylkill Journal, edition September 30, 1837; born 1814 in Reading, Berks County, PA; died Unknown.

Notes for Precilla Steinruck:

(St. John's Luth Ch., Boyertown lists birthdate 12-5-1815}

More About Precilla Steinruck:

Baptism: May 23, 1816, St. John's Lutheran Church

Christening: Sponsors were Jacob Reifsnyder and Mary Gresh

More About John Breneiser:

Military service: 179 Pennsylvania Infantry, Pvt. (drafted)

+ 89 vi. Catharine Steinruck, born October 17, 1817; died May 16, 1870.

+ 90 vii. Samuel Steinruck, born September 25, 1819 in Douglas Township, Berks County, PA; died August 20, 1859 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA (aged 38 years, 10 months, 25 days).

91 viii. Salome Anna Steinruck, born March 20, 1821²¹; died Unknown.

More About Salome Anna Steinruck:

Christening: 1821, Sponsors were Jacob Gresh and Ester Gresh

+ 92 ix. Jacob Steinruck, born November 30, 1822; died April 11, 1895.

93 x. Susanna Steinruck, born December 22, 1824; died August 10, 1885. She married George Hosfeld; died Unknown.

More About Susanna Steinruck:

Christening: Abt. 1825, Sponsors were John Sassaman and his wife Susanna

94 xi. Abigail Steinruck, born July 24, 1826²²; died 1857.

More About Abigail Steinruck:

Baptism: March 22, 1826, (?) New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

Christening: 1826, Sponsors were Jacob Ohnmacht and Catharine Gresh

95 xii. Mary Anna Steinruck, born March 23, 1828²³; died March 20, 1857²⁴. She married Christian Goldas²⁴; died Unknown in Pottsville.

More About Mary Anna Steinruck:

Baptism: November 09, 1828, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Christening: 1828, Sponsors were Jesse Gresh and his wife Mary

+ 96 xiii. Sylvania Steinruck, born September 22, 1830; died February 01, 1852.

97 xiv. Marcus Seth Steinruck, born January 14, 1832²⁵; died May 1865.

More About Marcus Seth Steinruck:

Baptism: May 20, 1832, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Christening: 1832, Sponsors were the parents

+ 98 xv. Henry S. Steinruck, born August 15, 1834; died September 05, 1913.

28. George³ Stonerock (George² Steinruck, Johan George¹ Steinrock)²⁶ died 1833 in Pickaway County, Ohio. He married Margaret Lewis January 13, 1813 in Pickaway County, Ohio²⁶. She was born 1795 in Maryland, and died Unknown in Pickaway County, Ohio.

Notes for George Stonerock:

1820 Ohio Federal Census; Monroe Township, Pickaway County, Ohio: 1 male 26-45; 2 males under 10; 1 female over 45; 1 female 10-16; 1 female under 10.

1830 Ohio Federal Census; Jackson Township, Pickaway County, Ohio: George Stonarock 1 male 40-50; 1 male 15-20; 2 males 10-15; 2 males 5-10; 1 male under 5; 1 female 30-40; 1 female 15-20; 2 females under 5.

Notes for Margaret Lewis:

1840 Ohio Federal Census; Jackson Township, Pickaway County, Ohio: Margaret Stonerock 1 male 20-30; 3 males 15-20; 1 male 10-15; 1 female 40-50; 1 female 20-30; 1 female 5-10.

1850 Ohio Federal Census; Jackson Township, Pickaway County, Ohio; Margaret Stonerock aged 50; Jacob, farmer, aged 19; Matilda aged 30.

Children of George Stonerock and Margaret Lewis are:

+ 99 i. John (Jackson)⁴ Stonerock, born 1814 in Pickaway County, Ohio; died June 05, 1879 in Pickaway County, Ohio.

+ 100 ii. Joseph Stonerock, born 1819; died February 28, 1907 in Williamsport, Pickaway County, Ohio.

+ 101 iii. Jeremiah Stonerock, born February 15, 1817 in Jackson Township, Pickaway County, Ohio; died April 14, 1902 in Jackson Township, Pickaway County, Ohio.

102 iv. Matilda Stonerock, born Abt. 1820; died Unknown.

+ 103 v. Henry Stonerock, born Bet. 1821 - 1828; died May 20, 1891 in Pickaway County, Ohio.

+ 104 vi. Hiram Stonerock, born 1822 in Deercreek Township, Pickaway County, Ohio; died Unknown.

+ 105 vii. Jacob Stonerock, born Bet. 1825 - 1831; died December 06, 1897 in Jackson Township, Pickaway County, Ohio.

29. John³ Stonerock (George² Steinruck, Johan George¹ Steinrock)²⁶ died May 12, 1843 in Parke County, Indiana. He married Ruth Creviston December 21, 1816 in Pickaway County, Ohio²⁶. She was born Abt. 1800 in Pennsylvania, and died April 04, 1894.

Notes for John Stonerock:

1820 Ohio Federal Census; Monroe Township, Pickaway County, Ohio: John Stonrock 1 male 16-26; 1 male under 10; 1 female 16-26; 1 female under 10.

1840 Indiana Census; Parke County, Indiana: John Stonerock, 1 male 30-40; 1 male 15-20; 1 female 10-15; 1 male 5-10; 2 males under 5; 1 female 30-40; 2 females 15-20; 1 female 5-10.

Darren Couch E-Mail address (Couch@ckt.net) "John Stonerock served in the War of 1812 as a private from July 28 to September 6, 1813. He served in Captain Rezin Shelby's Company of the Ohio Militia. Pension records reflect that he died May 12, 1843. However another document from the pension file indicates 1842 as the year of death. Ruth collected a pension until her death on April 4, 1894. Pension file no. WC 34240. John Stonerock was likely born in Pennsylvania to parents of German descent (George and Madeline ABENDSCHON STEINROCK) although this lineage has not been proven as fact yet. He married Ruth CREVISTON on December 12, 1816 in Pickaway Co., Ohio by Rev. James Robinson. Marriage vol. 1/pg. 87.

The 1820 census record for Monroe Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio lists the John as the head of household, with 2 males under 10 yrs, 1 male 16-26, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-26 yrs old. By 1830, John and Ruth are in Parke Co., Indiana. According to another researcher, John and Ruth were living possibly in nearby Madison Co., Ohio before making the move to Indiana. [Source: Robert Stonerock]"

More About John Stonerock:

Military service: 1812, War of 1812, Capt. Rezin Shelby's Company, Pickaway County, Ohio

Residence: Abt. 1826, Moved to Parke County, Indiana

Notes for Ruth Creviston:

1850 Indiana Federal Census; District 85, Parke County, Indiana: Ruth Stonerock aged 45 (born in PA); George Stonerock, farmer, aged 26 (born in Ohio); Daniel Stonerock, Laborer, aged 19 (born in Indiana); William aged 11 (born in Indiana).

Children of John Stonerock and Ruth Creviston are:

+ 106 i. George W.⁴ Stonerock, born January 10, 1819 in Pickaway County, Ohio; died July 05, 1899 in Crawford County, Kansas.

+ 107 ii. Dorothy A. Stonerock, born Abt. 1825; died Unknown.

+ 108 iii. Daniel Stonerock, born Abt. 1831; died Unknown.

+ 109 iv. William Stonerock, born April 11, 1839; died June 18, 1923.

30. *Samuel³ Stonerock (George² Steinruck, Johan George¹ Steinrock)²⁷ was born Abt. 1795 in PA, and died 1846. He married (1) Elizabeth Fogle May 26, 1821 in Greene County, Ohio²⁸. She died Bef. 1825. He married (2) Catherine Metzger August 14, 1825 in Clermont County, Ohio²⁸, daughter of Jacob Metzger and Barbara Greymeier. She was born October 22, 1805, and died March 03, 1846.

Notes for *Samuel Stonerock:

1830 Ohio Federal Census; Wayne Township , Darke County, Ohio: Samuel Stonerock 1 male 20-30; 1 male 5-10; 3 males under 5; 1 female 20-30.

OHIO STATE MILITIA:

Roll of the Second Company, Second Regiment, Fifth Brigade and Second Division. This company was

recruited in Deer Creek and surrounding townships. It served under General Harrison at Upper

Sandusky, and, without doubt, at other points, though of this fact the writer has no definite

knowledge. The original roll was obtained from Benj. F Alkire, of Deer Creek township, and bears

date September 6, 1817:

Captain, John M. Alkire;

Lieutenant, Jesse Cannon

Ensign Isaac Davis

Sergeants, George Phebus, Jeremiah Brown, John P. Martin

Corporals, Nimrod Alkire, William Grayham, Thomas Abbott, Janus Furnes

musician Jacob Miller

PRIVATES

James Shackleford, John Prater, Samuel Ator, Henry Hines, Jr., Leaven Walsten, George Trehorn,

Robert Johnston, Peter Brown, Henry Peck, John Hines, James Martin, Josiah Walstone, Abraham

Cade, Jonah Props, Henry Rector, Samuel Phebus, Jesse Peck, James Smith, Jacob Peck, Jeremiah

Ulm, William Walstone, Abraham Eater, David Yates, Caleb Baggs, Ezra Woodsworth, Edward Rector,

Jacob Hines, James Liget, Hiram Funk, William McGath, Jacob Terwilliger, Phenis Cade, Babel

,McGath, Henry Hines, Sr., Jonah H. Smith, Moses Cherry, Abraham Bert, William Hammons, Daniel

Roads, Jonah Shabe, John Roads, John Mills, Abijah Cory, Simon Hornback, John Spangler, Samuel

Megath, Joseph Slotherd, Tubinan Robison, Thomas Vanhook, Benjamin Freeman James Mills, William

Ike, David Cooper, Amos Carr, John Runels, Stephen Tiffen, Jacob Funk, Powel Ike, Soveren Muir,

David Baggs, James Walstone, John Hallstead, Jr., Jacobus Hallstead, William Shepard, George

Robertson, Adam Guro, Anderson P. Lacey, Joseph Tiffin, Isaac Wolf, James Curry, Joseph Brown,

James Truson, Thomas Ater, Levi Rose, Alexander Hotstead, John Scott, William Norris, Samuel

Thomas, James Golers, Thomas Simson, William Brown, SAMUEL STONEROCK, Joseph Camp, Matthew

Earlds, Thomas Brown, Adam Spanger, Thomas Gorman, John Bilings,Sumerset Dawsey, Robert

Ofordapor.

More About *Samuel Stonerock:

Military service: 1812, War of 1812, Capt. John Alkire's Company, (2nd Co., 2nd Regt., 5th Bn, 2nd Division)

Residence: December 05, 1833, R4, T10, Section 6 in Wayne Township, Darke County, Ohio

Notes for Catherine Metzger:

1850 Ohio Federal Census; Loramie Township, Shelby County, Ohio: Catherine Stonerock aged 45 (born in Ohio); William Stonerock, carpenter, aged 20; Johnathan Stonerock aged 18; Aaron aged 15; Alen aged 14; Sarah Stonerock aged 11; Barba Stonerock aged 9; Peter Stonerock aged 6.

Child of *Samuel Stonerock and Elizabeth Fogle is:

+ 110 i. James⁴ Stonerock, born Abt. 1822; died Unknown.

Children of *Samuel Stonerock and Catherine Metzger are:

+ 111 i. Mathias⁴ Stonerock, born Abt. 1827; died April 1865.

+ 112 ii. Daniel Stonerock, born May 28, 1828 in Greene County, Ohio; died October 27, 1897.

+ 113 iii. William Stonerock, born January 16, 1829; died January 12, 1874.

+ 114 iv. Jonathan Stonerock, born January 05, 1831 in Darke County, Ohio; died December 29, 1901 in Darke County, Ohio.

+ 115 v. Aaron Stonerock, born Abt. 1834; died Unknown.

116 vi. Sarah Stonerock, born Abt. 1839; died Unknown.

117 vii. Barbara Stonerock, born Abt. 1841; died Unknown.

+ 118 viii. Simon Peter Stonerock, born Abt. 1841; died August 12, 1896.

32. *Bales³ Stonerock (George² Steinruck, Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born 1799 in Virginia, and died Unknown. He married Elizabeth. She was born Abt. 1801 in Virginia, and died Unknown.

Notes for *Bales Stonerock:

1850 Ohio Federal Census; Deer Creek Township, Pickaway County, Ohio: Bales Stonerock, farmer, aged 51 (born in Virginia; Elizabeth aged 49 (born in Virginia); Robert R. aged 21 (born in Ohio); Mary J. aged 16 (born in Ohio); Presley aged 15 (born in Ohio); Joseph aged 13 (born in Ohio); Fealix aged 11 (born in Ohio); Elizabeth A. aged 9 (born in Ohio); Bales aged 23 (born in Ohio).

Children of *Bales Stonerock and Elizabeth are:

119 i. Bales⁴ Stonerock, born Abt. 1827; died Unknown.

120 ii. Robert R. Stonerock, born Abt. 1829; died Unknown.

121 iii. Presley Stonerock, born Abt. 1835; died Unknown.

122 iv. Joseph Stonerock, born Abt. 1837; died Unknown.

123 v. Fealix Stonerock, born Abt. 1839; died Unknown.

124 vi. Elizabeth A. Stonerock, born Abt. 1841; died Unknown.

Generation No. 4

34. David⁴ Stainrook (David³ Steinruck, Christopher², Johan George¹ Steinrock)²⁹ was born August 25, 1803²⁹, and died March 14, 1857 in Philadelphia, PA²⁹. He married (1) Sarah. She was born 1807, and died July 19, 1854.

Notes for David Stainrook:

1850 PA Federal Census; Spring Garden Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA: David Stainrook, aged 46; Sarah aged 43; William aged 16 and Anna Whitmock aged 84.

SUMMARY OF DAVID STAINROOK LISTINGS IN PHILADELPHIA CITY DIRECTORY

[S. Duane Kauffman, 4-14-2004]

More About David Stainrook:

Burial: Unknown, Philanthropic Field, Philadelphia, PA²⁹

More About Sarah:

Burial: Unknown, Mechanics Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA

Child of David Stainrook and Sarah is:

+ 125 i. William⁵ Stainrook, born 1834; died Unknown.

35. Thomas⁴ Stainrook (David³ Steinruck, Christopher², Johan George¹ Steinrock)²⁹ was born July 29, 1805²⁹, and died November 22, 1882 in Philadelphia, PA²⁹. He married (1) Anna. She was born Abt. 1800, and died Unknown. He married (2) Mary. She was born Bet. 1804 - 1808 in Switzerland, and died December 30, 1878.

Notes for Thomas Stainrook:

Appears in unspecified census 1857 Chester County, PA.

1860 PA Federal Census: Phildelphia Ward 1, Division 2; Philadelphia County, PA: Thomas Stainrook, blacksmith, aged 57; Anna Stainrook aged 51. Both listed as born in Philadelphia.

More About Thomas Stainrook:

Burial: Unknown, Lot 98, Section 12, Franklin Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA²⁹

More About Mary:

Burial: Unknown, Odd Fellows Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA

Child of Thomas Stainrook and Mary is:

+ 126 i. Henry J.⁵ Stainrook, born 1826; died May 03, 1863 in Killed at Chancellorsville, VA.

37. Elizabeth⁴ Stainrook (David³ Steinruck, Christopher², Johan George¹ Steinrock)²⁹ was born August 26, 1811²⁹, and died Unknown. She married Unknown Shopner. He died Unknown.

Child of Elizabeth Stainrook and Unknown Shopner is:

127 i. Angeline⁵ Shopner, born Abt. 1845; died Unknown.

38. William⁴ Stainrook (David³ Steinruck, Christopher², Johan George¹ Steinrock)²⁹ was born February 26, 1813²⁹, and died October 11, 1901²⁹. He married (2) Anna Mary Houseal April 25, 1838, daughter of William Houseal and Ann Gilbach. She was born Bet. 1821 - 1822, and died May 17, 1912.

Notes for William Stainrook:

1850 PA Federal Census: Northern Liberties Ward 4, Philadelphia, PA: (106/106) William Steinrook aged 37; wife Ann aged 29; William H. aged 11; David A. aged 8; Sarah A. aged 6; Mary A. aged 5 and Virginia F. Aged 2.

More About William Stainrook:

Occupation: 1850, 1850 Census, Bricklayer

Children of William Stainrook and Anna Houseal are:

+ 128 i. William Houseal⁵ Stainrook, born 1839; died 1896.

129 ii. David Augustus Stainrook²⁹, born December 04, 1841²⁹; died July 03, 1863 in Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA²⁹.

Notes for David Augustus Stainrook:

Card File prepared for Bates Civil War rosters at Pennsylvania Museum Commission lists David Steinrook in Compnay A of the 72nd PA. Infantry, enrolled at Philadelphia August 10, 1861 and mustered in on the same day as a private, aged 20. He transferred from Company A to Company E of the 72nd PA Infantry on November 17, 1862. Killed at Gettysburg, PA July 3, 1863

+ 130 iii. Sarah Ann Stainrook, born August 13, 1843; died March 28, 1880.

+ 131 iv. Mary Emma Stainrook, born April 26, 1845; died 1930.

132 v. Jennie Stainrook²⁹, born 1846²⁹; died Unknown. She married W. M. Myers September 16, 1874 in Philadelphia County, PA; died Unknown.

133 vi. Virginia Taylor Stainrook, born June 04, 1848²⁹; died Unknown. She married Unknown Taylor; died Unknown.

134 vii. Catherine Stainrook²⁹, born August 17, 1850²⁹; died Unknown. She married Unknown Clayton; died Unknown.

+ 135 viii. Charles A. Stainrook, born October 16, 1852; died 1880.

136 ix. Millie Stainrook²⁹, born Abt. 1855; died Unknown.

Notes for Millie Stainrook:

1920 PA Federal Census: Philadelphia Enumeration District #1803, Philadelphia County, PA: Milada Stainrook aged 65 listed as head of household with brother Lewis Stainrook, Bricklayer, aged 64.

137 x. Lewis Stainrook²⁹, born April 14, 1856²⁹; died Unknown. He married Linda C. Housel; died Unknown.

Notes for Lewis Stainrook:

1920 PA Federal Census; Philadelphia Enumeration District #1803, Philadelphia County, PA.: Lewis Stainrook, Bricklayer, aged 64 listed with sister Milada Stainrook aged 65.

+ 138 xi. Clara Daisy Stainrook, born October 21, 1857; died Unknown.

+ 139 xii. Margaret Stainrook, born December 06, 1860; died Unknown.

140 xiii. William H. Stainrook, born March 31, 1867; died March 31, 1867.

41. Henry⁴ Stainrook (David³ Steinruck, Christopher², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born March 25, 1819 in Philadelphia, PA, and died March 31, 1899 in Philadelphia, PA. He married Emeline Millward March 01, 1841 in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA, daughter of John Millward and Mary Buckley. She was born March 04, 1821, and died May 28, 1909 in Philadelphia, PA.

Notes for Henry Stainrook:

S. Duane Kauffman lists his birthdate as 3-23-1817

1860 PA Federal Census; Philadelphia Ward 18, Philadelphia County, PA: Henry Steinrock, painter, aged 43; Emeline aged 41; John aged 19; Hnery aged 17; Mary aged 16; Eliza aged 14; Ann aged 13; Margt. aged 11; Sarah aged 5.

More About Henry Stainrook:

Burial: April 03, 1909, North Cedar Hill Cemetery, Frankford and Cheltenham Aves., Philadelphia, PA

Military service: Mexican War

Occupation: House and sign painter

More About Emeline Millward:

Burial: May 29, 1909, North Cedar Hill Cemetery, Frankford and Cheltenham Aves., Philadelphia, PA

Children of Henry Stainrook and Emeline Millward are:

+ 141 i. John M.⁵ Stainrook, born 1841 in Philadelphia, PA; died October 21, 1865 in Philadelphia, PA.

+ 142 ii. Henry A. Stainrook, born 1843 in Philadelphia, PA; died July 30, 1880.

+ 143 iii. Mary Stainrook, born January 1846; died Unknown.

+ 144 iv. Anna Stainrook, born 1848; died 1890 in Philadelphia, PA.

+ 145 v. Elizabeth Stainrook, born May 1850; died 1921.

+ 146 vi. Sarah Stainrook, born November 1858 in Philadelphia, PA; died 1945.

+ 147 vii. Margaret Stainrook, born June 1860; died Unknown.

+ 148 viii. George W. Stainrook, born May 1863; died October 1923.

43. Charles Lafayette⁴ Stainrook (David³ Steinruck, Christopher², Johan George¹ Steinrock)²⁹ was born October 23, 1824 in Philadelphia, PA²⁹, and died April 01, 1870 in Philadelphia, PA²⁹. He married (1) Margaret Ramsey, daughter of Charlotte. She was born 1829, and died April 09, 1855.

Notes for Charles Lafayette Stainrook:

1850 PA Federal Census; Philadelphia Northern Liberties Ward 5, Philadelphia County, PA: Lafayette Stinerook, painter, aged 26; Margaret Stinerook aged 20; Lafayette Stinerook aged 3. all listed in the household of Hannah Ramsey aged 25; Mary Ramsey aged 8; David Ramsay aged 5 months; Cahrlotte Ramsey aged 52; Lavenia Armour aged 25.

More About Charles Lafayette Stainrook:

Burial: Unknown, Odd Fellows Cemetery, 23rd & Diamond Sts., Phildelphia, PA²⁹

Occupation: 1850 census: Painter

Residence: 1850, 1850 Census, aged 26 years with Margaret (20) and Lafayette (3) same household as Hannah Ransey (25), Mary Ramsey (8), David Ramsey (5/12), Charlotte Ramsey (52) and Lavinia Aznanour. Philadelphia Northern Liberties W.

More About Margaret Ramsey:

Burial: Unknown, Odd Fellows Cemetery, 23rd & Diamond Sts, Philadelphia, PA

Child of Charles Stainrook and Margaret Ramsey is:

+ 149 i. Lafayette⁵ Stainrook, born 1847; died Unknown.

49. Samuel⁴ Stayrook (Christopher³ Stonerook, Christopher² Steinruck, Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born July 28, 1809 in Schuylkill County, PA, and died May 13, 1872 in McVeytown, Mifflin County, PA. He married (1) Miriam Hertzler 1832, daughter of Jacob Hertzler and Chrstiana Kauffman. She was born April 16, 1812, and died March 11, 1850. He married (2) Elizabeth Kauffman Abt. 1852. She was born April 04, 1820 in McVeytown, Mifflin County, PA, and died Unknown.

Notes for Samuel Stayrook:

1850 PA Federal Census; Oliver Township, Mifflin County, PA: Saml Stayrook, farmer, aged 38; Juliann aged 14; Jacob aged 16; Elizabeth aged 11; Christian aged 9; Nancy aged 6; Nicholas aged 7, Noah aged 1; Susan Gearhart aged 30.

1860 PA Federal Census; McVeytown, Bratton Township, Mifflin County, PA: Samuel Stinerook, farmer, aged 51 born in PA; wife Elizabeth aged 41; Catherine 6; Nancy aged 15; Nicholas, farm laborer, aged 17; Noah aged 11; Malinda aged 5; Sarah aged 4; Henry aged 3; John aged 2; Eli aged 1; Catharine Long aged 62; Henry Parchy, farm lab., aged 19 (all born in PA).

More About Samuel Stayrook:

Bp: December 09, 1811, St. John's Lutheran/Reformed Church, Friedensburg, Schuylkill County, PA.

Burial: Unknown, Juniata River Cemetery, Mifflin County, PA

Children of Samuel Stayrook and Miriam Hertzler are:

+ 150 i. Jacob⁵ Stayrook, born October 04, 1833 in Oliver Township, Mifflin County, PA; died 1897.

+ 151 ii. Julia Ann Stayrook, born May 10, 1836 in Mifflin County, PA; died July 05, 1895 in Mifflin County, PA.

+ 152 iii. Elizabeth Stayrook, born August 02, 1838 in Mifflin County, PA; died April 16, 1915 in Mifflin County, PA.

+ 153 iv. Christina Stayrook, born July 11, 1840 in Mifflin County, PA; died December 07, 1905.

+ 154 v. Nicholas Stayrook, born November 22, 1842; died April 06, 1903.

+ 155 vi. Anna "Nancy" Stayrook, born June 22, 1844; died August 14, 1897.

+ 156 vii. Noah H. Stayrook, born 1849; died October 14, 1914.

Children of Samuel Stayrook and Elizabeth Kauffman are:

157 i. Catharine⁵ Stayrook, born May 01, 1853; died June 11, 1922 in Mifflin County, PA. She married John Kurtz; born August 08, 1848; died May 13, 1927.

158 ii. Malinda Stayrook, born July 04, 1854 in Bratton Township, Mifflin County, PA; died May 30, 1925. She married Abraham Shetler; born October 05, 1853; died December 25, 1931.

+ 159 iii. Sallie (Sarah) Stayrook, born January 04, 1856; died February 19, 1926 in Belleville, Mifflin County, PA.

160 iv. Henry Stayrook, born 1857; died Unknown.

161 v. John M. Stayrook, born April 11, 1858 in Oliver Township, Mifflin County, PA; died January 01, 1928 in Zanesville, Ohio. He married Sarah F.; died Unknown.

Notes for John M. Stayrook:

1920 Ohio Federal Census; Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio (ED #185): John M. Stayrook, farm labor, aged 61 (born in PA, father and mother born in PA); wife Sarah F. aged 60 (born in Ohio, father born in PA, mother born in Ohio).

162 vi. Eli Stayrook, born September 26, 1859 in Mifflin County, PA; died February 19, 1940 in Mifflin County, PA.

Notes for Eli Stayrook:

1920 PA Federal Census; Bratton Township, Mifflin County, PA: Eli Stayrook, farmer, aged 61, listed as a boarder with Samuel Moist, aged 31; wife Florence aged 20. Also listed as Step-daughter is Mary Stayrook aged 14.

163 vii. Isaac Stayrook, born November 11, 1861 in Mifflin County, PA; died September 15, 1890 in Logan County, Ohio.

+ 164 viii. Jonathan K. Stayrook, born May 31, 1864 in Oliver Township, Mifflin County, PA; died September 23, 1941 in Logan County, Ohio.

50. John⁴ Stonerook (Christopher³, Christopher² Steinruck, Johan George¹ Steinrock)³⁰ was born May 05, 1812³¹, and died Unknown. He married (1) Mary. She was born 1819, and died Unknown. He married (2) Pauline Bulger, daughter of Andrew Bulger and Susan Burget. She was born June 11, 1821, and died March 24, 1887.

Notes for John Stonerook:

1840 PA Federal Census; North Woodbury Township, Bedford County, PA: John Stonerock 1 male 20-30; 1 male under 5; 1 female 20-30.

1850 PA Federal Census. North Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA: (205/206) John Stonerook Carpenter, aged 38; wife Polly aged 31; Son Ephraim aged 11, Son Simon aged 8; Son Aaron aged 6; daughter Caroline aged 5; Son Jacob aged 4; daughter Lydia aged 2 and daughter Nancy A. aged 3 months. Henry Stonreook aged 36 is also listed with John (brothers).

1860 PA Federal Census; Blair County: John Stonerook, farmer. aged 48; Mary Stonerook aged 39; Ephraim Stonerook, laborer, aged 20; Simon Stonerook, laborer, aged 19; Aaron Stonerook, laborer, aged 17; Caroline Stonerook, laborer, aged 16; Jacob Aged 14; Nancy aged 11; Susan aged 9; Moses aged 5; Mary aged 3; Henry aged 1 month.

More About John Stonerook:

Occupation: 1850, Carpenter, 1850 Census, North Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA

More About Mary:

Nickname: 1850, Polly, 1850 Census, North Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA

Children of John Stonerook and Mary are:

+ 165 i. Ephraim⁵ Stonerook, born 1840; died Unknown.

166 ii. Simon B. Stonerook, born 1842; died Unknown. He married Sarah; died Unknown.

Notes for Simon B. Stonerook:

1870 Illinois Federal Census; Haldane Township, Ogle County, Illinois: Simon Stonerook, farmer, aged 28 (born in PA); Sarah Stonerook aged 21.

ONE HUNDRED AND TENTH INFANTRY.

Companies A, C, and H of this regiment were raised in Blair county. The

regiment saw its first active service in a fight with "Stonewall" Jackson at

Hancock, Maryland, and afterward helped to charge and drive the famous

Confederate chieftain from his defenses at Kernstown. It was attached, after

serving under Pope, to the Army of the Potomac, and fought bravely in nearly all

the great battles of that army from the Peninsular to Appomattox Court House.

COMPANY C. - OFFICERS.

Ezra D. Brisbin, captain.

John R. Kooken, captain, died of wound

Isaac F. Hamilton, captain.

James C. Hamilton, captain.

George W. Burley, 1st lieutenant.

H. C. H. Kay, 1st lieutenant.

Charles Copelin, 1st lieutenant.

Samuel Kinley, 1st lieutenant.

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William Roberts, 2d lieutenant.

Martin M. Maxwell, 2d lieutenant.

Thomas G. Livingston, 1st sergeant.

James C. Bell, 1st sergeant.

Samuel Tobias, 1st sergeant, killed at Gettysburg.

David C. Lane, sergeant.

Benjamin Shoemaker, sergeant.

John W. Plummer, sergeant.

William H. H. Shimer, sergeant.

John Moore, sergeant.

Charles McAndrews, sergeant.

Samuel B. Schwartz, sergeant.

Simon B. Stonerook, sergeant.

Ambrose K. Taylor, sergeant, killed at Deep Bottom.

William Ralston, sergeant.

Alexander Croft, sergeant, died at Bedford, PA

John A. Beegle, corporal.

D. R. P. Swaney, corporal.

Andrew Border, corporal.

William Kane, corporal.

Levi M. Bulger, corporal.

George P. Kelly, corporal.

John W. Smith, corporal.

David Price, corporal.

George W. Maxwell, corporal, killed at Deep Bottom.

Thomas J. Greenland, corporal, killed at Wilderness.

George W. Smith, corporal, killed at Petersburg.

Joseph Gates, corporal.

George L. Hartman, corporal.

Charles Schroder, musician.

Samuel H. Tyson, musician.

PRIVATE Stonerook, Aaron B.

More About Simon B. Stonerook:

Military service: Civil War, Sergeant, 59th Company, 2 Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corp

167 iii. Aaron B. Stonerook, born 1844; died Unknown.

Notes for Aaron B. Stonerook:

ONE HUNDRED AND TENTH INFANTRY.

Companies A, C, and H of this regiment were raised in Blair county. The

regiment saw its first active service in a fight with "Stonewall" Jackson at

Hancock, Maryland, and afterward helped to charge and drive the famous

Confederate chieftain from his defenses at Kernstown. It was attached, after

serving under Pope, to the Army of the Potomac, and fought bravely in nearly all

the great battles of that army from the Peninsular to Appomattox Court House.

COMPANY C. - OFFICERS.

Ezra D. Brisbin, captain.

John R. Kooken, captain, died of wound

Isaac F. Hamilton, captain.

James C. Hamilton, captain.

George W. Burley, 1st lieutenant.

H. C. H. Kay, 1st lieutenant.

Charles Copelin, 1st lieutenant.

Samuel Kinley, 1st lieutenant.

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William Roberts, 2d lieutenant.

Martin M. Maxwell, 2d lieutenant.

Thomas G. Livingston, 1st sergeant.

James C. Bell, 1st sergeant.

Samuel Tobias, 1st sergeant, killed at Gettysburg.

David C. Lane, sergeant.

Benjamin Shoemaker, sergeant.

John W. Plummer, sergeant.

William H. H. Shimer, sergeant.

John Moore, sergeant.

Charles McAndrews, sergeant.

Samuel B. Schwartz, sergeant.

Simon B. Stonerook, sergeant.

Ambrose K. Taylor, sergeant, killed at Deep Bottom.

William Ralston, sergeant.

Alexander Croft, sergeant, died at Bedford, PA

John A. Beegle, corporal.

D. R. P. Swaney, corporal.

Andrew Border, corporal.

William Kane, corporal.

Levi M. Bulger, corporal.

George P. Kelly, corporal.

John W. Smith, corporal.

David Price, corporal.

George W. Maxwell, corporal, killed at Deep Bottom.

Thomas J. Greenland, corporal, killed at Wilderness.

George W. Smith, corporal, killed at Petersburg.

Joseph Gates, corporal.

George L. Hartman, corporal.

Charles Schroder, musician.

Samuel H. Tyson, musician.

PRIVATE Stonerook, Aaron B.

More About Aaron B. Stonerook:

Military service: Co. C, 110th PA Vol. Infantry, Civil War

168 iv. Caroline Stonerook, born 1845; died Unknown.

+ 169 v. Jacob Stonerock, born 1846; died Unknown.

170 vi. Lydia Stonerook, born 1848; died Unknown.

171 vii. Nancy A. Stonerook, born 1849; died Unknown.

172 viii. Susan Stonerook, born Abt. 1851; died Unknown.

173 ix. Moses Stonerook, born Abt. 1855; died Unknown.

174 x. Mary Stonerook, born Abt. 1857; died Unknown.

175 xi. Henry Stonerook, born 1860; died Unknown.

176 xii. Levi Stonerook, died Unknown.

51. Henry⁴ Stonerook (Christopher³, Christopher² Steinruck, Johan George¹ Steinrock) died Unknown. He married Mary. She died Unknown.

Notes for Henry Stonerook:

1860 PA Federal Census; Martinsburg, North Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA: Henry Stonerook aged 45, laborer.

Children of Henry Stonerook and Mary are:

177 i. Henry⁵ Stonerook, died Unknown.

178 ii. Simon Stonerook, died Unknown.

179 iii. Paul Stonerook, died Unknown.

180 iv. Catherine Stonerook, died Unknown.

181 v. John Stonerook, died Unknown.

182 vi. Franklin Stonerook, died Unknown.

183 vii. Margaret Stonerook, died Unknown.

52. David⁴ Stonerook (Christopher³, Christopher² Steinruck, Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born Abt. 1818, and died Unknown. He married Fanny. She was born Abt. 1828, and died Unknown.

Notes for David Stonerook:

1850 PA Federal Census: Middle Woodbury Township, Bedford County, PA: David Stonerook, farmer, aged 32; wife Fanny aged 22 and son Levi aged 1.

1860 PA Federal Census; Middle Woodbury Township, Bedford County, PA: David Stonerook, farmer, aged 41; Fanny aged 32; Levi aged 11; Sarah A. aged 8; Elizabeth aged 6; Nancy aged 4; George aged 2; Matilda Snyder, house Maid; Jacob Otto, farm hand.

Children of David Stonerook and Fanny are:

184 i. Levi⁵ Stonerook, born Abt. 1849; died Unknown.

185 ii. Sarah A. Stonerook, born Abt. 1852; died Unknown.

186 iii. Elizabeth Stonerook, born Abt. 1854; died Unknown.

187 iv. Nancy Stonerook, born Abt. 1856; died Unknown.

188 v. George Stonerook, born Abt. 1858; died Unknown.

54. Samuel⁴ Stonerook (Christopher³, Christopher² Steinruck, Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born August 26, 1828, and died December 03, 1910. He married (1) Anna Barbara Clouse. She was born December 02, 1823, and died March 16, 1904. He married (2) Anna Felknor, daughter of John Felknor and Mary. She was born March 10, 1829, and died December 11, 1890.

More About Samuel Stonerook:

Occupation: 1850, Farmer, aged 23, North Woodbury Township, Blair County (1850 Census)

Children of Samuel Stonerook and Anna Clouse are:

+ 189 i. George⁵ Stonerook, born October 01, 1862; died April 23, 1932.

190 ii. John Stonerook, born May 21, 1864; died Unknown.

191 iii. Andrew Stonerook, born March 19, 1866; died June 21, 1880.

192 iv. David Stonerook, born October 20, 1867; died Unknown.

193 v. Mary Stonerook, born October 20, 1867; died Unknown.

194 vi. Margaret Stonerook, born February 03, 1872; died November 21, 1947.

195 vii. Jeremiah Stonerook, born March 04, 1870; died Unknown.

Children of Samuel Stonerook and Anna Felknor are:

196 i. Rose Ann⁵ Stonerook, born December 22, 1857; died Unknown.

197 ii. Leah Stonerook, born August 03, 1859; died February 24, 1864.

198 iii. Levi Stonerook, born March 25, 1861; died November 16, 1861.

56. Margaretha⁴ Steinruck (John³, Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born March 26, 1802³², and died May 04, 1860. She married Charles Gresh February 26, 1826 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA, son of Adam Gresh and Anna Reifschneider. He was born December 20, 1802, and died September 06, 1849.

More About Margaretha Steinruck:

Baptism: June 06, 1802, New Hanover Luth. Ch., New Hanover, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Boyertown Union Church Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

More About Charles Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Boyertown Union Church Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

Children of Margaretha Steinruck and Charles Gresh are:

199 i. Henry Steinruck⁵ Gresh, born November 14, 1827; died November 07, 1886.

200 ii. Unknown Gresh, born 1830; died Unknown.

201 iii. Mary Ann Steinruck Gresh, born May 22, 1834; died Unknown.

202 iv. Catharine Steinruck Gresh, born 1836; died Unknown.

203 v. Charles Steinruck Gresh, born 1839; died Unknown.

60. Anna⁴ Steinruck (John³, Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born August 06, 1809³³, and died 1898. She married Friederich Schwable February 11, 1827 in New Hanover Luterhan Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA, son of Leonard Schwebele and Barbara Swavely. He was born 1799, and died 1878.

More About Anna Steinruck:

Baptism: August 06, 1810, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Amityville Church

More About Friederich Schwable:

Burial: Unknown, Amityville Church

Children of Anna Steinruck and Friederich Schwable are:

+ 204 i. Solomon⁵ Swavely, born 1827; died Unknown.

205 ii. Susan Swavely, died Unknown in Unmarried.

+ 206 iii. Frederick Swavely, born 1834; died Unknown.

207 iv. Henry Swavely, died Unknown.

+ 208 v. Rachel Swavely, born 1839; died Unknown.

209 vi. Rebecca Swavely, died Unknown. She married Samuel Rhoads; died Unknown.

More About Samuel Rhoads:

Military service: Capt. Durells Battery, Civil War

+ 210 vii. Matilda Swavely, born 1848; died Unknown.

211 viii. Annie Swavely, died Unknown.

212 ix. Lilia Swavely, died Unknown.

61. *Amos K.⁴ Steinruck (John³, Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born 1812, and died Unknown. He married Amelia. She died Unknown.

Notes for *Amos K. Steinruck:

Children of *Amos Steinruck and Amelia are:

213 i. Lucinda⁵ Steinruck, born 1838; died Unknown.

214 ii. Florence Steinruck, born 1840; died Unknown.

215 iii. Oliver Steinruck, born 1848; died Unknown.

63. John⁴ Steinruck (John³, Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born March 15, 1814 in Douglass Township, Berks County, PA³³, and died February 07, 1898 in Reading, Berks County, PA³⁴. He married Elizabeth Boyer May 13, 1838 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA³⁵, daughter of Daniel Boyer and Salome Burkert. She was born July 11, 1819, and died January 19, 1901.

Notes for John Steinruck:

1840 PA Federal Census; Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, PA: John Stinerook 1 male 20-30; 1 male under 5; 1 female 20-30; 1 female under 5.

1850 PA Federal Census; Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, PA: John Steinruck, tinker, aged 36; Elizabeth aged 31; Sarah aged 9; Savilla aged 8; Elizabeth aged 3; John Sassaman, laborer, aged 54.

1860 PA Federal Census; Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, PA: John Steinruck, farmer, aged 47; Elizabeth aged 40; Sarah aged 21; Sibilla aged 14; Elizabeth aged 10; William B. Boyer aged 5; Catharine Boyer aged 3; Clara Boyer aged 1; John Sassaman, laborer, aged 62.

1870 PA Federal Census; Washington Township, Berks County, PA : John Steinruck, tinsmith, aged 53 listed with John D. Shantz, Hotelkeeper, aged 31; Eliza Shantz aged 30; Morris Shantz aged 5; Calvin D. Shantz aged 2 months; William Wingerd, Labourer on farm, aged 20; Alfred Wingerd, labourer on farm, aged 22; Emma Weidner, domestic servant, aged 20; Henry Eschbach, Tinsmith, aged 52; Olivia Stengel, tin ware manufact., aged 28.....

(Emmanuel Luth. lists birthdate as March 25, 1814) Gravestone inscription also lists birthdate as March 25, 1814.

In affidavits filed for Civil War pension wherein most of the work was done by Emil and Sevilla Ose, Elizabeth stated that she and John were married 5-2-1838 by Rev. Conrad Miller in Boyertown. At the time the widow's pension was applied for she lived with Emil and Sevilla Ose at 2971 Lawrence St., Philadelphia, PA and she also lived for a time with Willoughby Steinruck at 1341 Seltzer St., Philadelphia, PA.

John was advanced in age at the time he enlisted in the army in 1862. He contracted a fever (described as typhoid by medical experts but for which he described as "malarial") while on guard duty between Sharpsburg and New Berlin, Maryland. He was left sick on October 30, 1862 and hospitalized through November and into December when he was given a medical discharge. Apparently he was severely weakened and had to be carried from coach into home according to several affidavits in the pension file. He recovered very slowly and from then on had a frail constitution. He is described in 1898 as being 5 foot, 6 1/2 inches, with a dark complexion, gray hair and gray eyes. On October 8, 1898, Elizabeth Steinruck was granted a widow's pension of $8 per month retroactive to March 6, 1898.

More About John Steinruck:

Baptism: May 15, 1814, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

Cause of Death (Facts Pg): "Old Age and Apoplexy"

Military service: June 01, 1862, as John Steinrook, Enlisted as Private, Company G, 31st PA Infantry, Civil War

Occupation: Tinsmith

Residence: 1898, 120 Franklin St, Reading, Berks County, PA at the time of his death

Notes for Elizabeth Boyer:

1880 PA Federal Census; Lizzie Steinruck, Servant, aged 61 listed with Emil Ose, barber, aged 37; wife Sevilla [daughter-note JJA] aged 33; adopted daughter Lizzie aged 10; brother Charles Ose, Laborer, aged 35.

More About Elizabeth Boyer:

Burial: January 22, 1901, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

Children of John Steinruck and Elizabeth Boyer are:

216 i. Irvin⁵ Steinruck, born July 21, 1838; died Unknown.

More About Irvin Steinruck:

Baptism: September 09, 1838, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

+ 217 ii. Sarah Susan Steinruck, born January 02, 1841; died Unknown.

218 iii. Lidia Steinruck, born November 17, 1842; died March 10, 1843 in St John's Luth. Ch, Union Cemetery, Boyertown, PA.

More About Lidia Steinruck:

Baptism: March 07, 1843, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

219 iv. Marie L. Steinruck, born February 22, 1844; died Unknown.

More About Marie L. Steinruck:

Baptism: May 12, 1844, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Burial: Unknown, St. John's Lutheran Church, Union Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

220 v. John Steinruck, born 1845; died Unknown.

Notes for John Steinruck:

Died in infnacy.

+ 221 vi. Sevilla Steinruck, born February 23, 1846; died December 15, 1919.

222 vii. Elisabeth Christiana Steinruck, born January 29, 1848; died August 31, 1933.

More About Elisabeth Christiana Steinruck:

Baptism: April 09, 1848, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Burial: September 04, 1933, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks COunty, PA

223 viii. John Daniel Steinruck, born November 12, 1852; died November 09, 1853³⁶.

More About John Daniel Steinruck:

Baptism: February 20, 1853, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Old Union Cemtery, Boyertown, graves reinterred at Good Shepherd

224 ix. Willoughby Steinruck, born October 10, 1854; died July 15, 1926. He married Elizabeth; born January 29, 1848; died August 31, 1933.

Notes for Willoughby Steinruck:

Listed as a barber in the 1902 Gopsill Philadelphia City Directory, located at 1338 Somerset and living 1341 Selzer.

Tombstone indicates birthdate of October 12, 1854. Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

More About Willoughby Steinruck:

Baptism: January 21, 1855, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

More About Elizabeth:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

225 x. William Steinruck, born January 09, 1856; died Unknown.

More About William Steinruck:

Baptism: April 27, 1856, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

226 xi. Catherine Steinruck, born January 01, 1857; died January 27, 1861 in Union Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA³⁷.

227 xii. Clara Malinda Steinruck, born February 22, 1859; died July 16, 1869 in Boyertown, Berks County, PA³⁷.

More About Clara Malinda Steinruck:

Baptism: July 31, 1859, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Boyertown Union Church Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

228 xiii. William Steinruck, born May 03, 1861; died August 06, 1861 in Boyertown, Berks County, PA³⁷.

More About William Steinruck:

Baptism: June 30, 1861, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

229 xiv. George B. McClelland Steinruck, died Unknown.

More About George B. McClelland Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Union Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

64. Josiah⁴ Steinruck (John³, Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born October 20, 1816³⁸, and died March 03, 1884. He married Sarah. She was born October 22, 1811, and died November 09, 1894.

Notes for Josiah Steinruck:

(Listed as Jesaias, St. John's Lutheran Church Records, Boyertown, Berks County, PA)

1850 PA Federal Census: Roxborough Township, Philadelphia County, PA: Josiah Stainrook aged 54; Sarah aged 39; Alice R. aged 17; Henry aged 7; William aged 5; Melvina aged 3 and Ephraim Rek [???] aged 22 a wheelwright.

1860 PA Federal Census; Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia County, PA: Josiah Staneruch, wheelwright, aged 43; Sarah aged 48; Henry R., farm laborer, aged 17; William aged 14; Melvina aged 13; Isabella D. aged 7; Henry Z. Yeare, wheelwright apprentice, aged 19.

1880 Census lists him aged 63 as a "weelwright" and says he suffers from "Paralysis"

More About Josiah Steinruck:

Baptism: May 11, 1817, St John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown, PA

Burial: Unknown, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Barren Hill, Montgomery County, PA

Occupation: Wheelwright-1880 Federal Census

More About Sarah:

Burial: Unknown, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Barren Hill, Montgomery County, PA

Children of Josiah Steinruck and Sarah are:

230 i. Alice⁵ Steinruck, born 1837; died Unknown.

+ 231 ii. Henry Rex Staneruck, born March 24, 1843; died April 25, 1891 in Spring St., Roxborough, Philadelphia County, PA.

+ 232 iii. William Steinruck, born July 1845; died Unknown.

233 iv. Melvina Staneruck, born 1847; died 1929.

+ 234 v. Isabella D. Staneruck, born December 1856; died Unknown.

66. George Philip⁴ Steinruck (John³, Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born February 10, 1822³⁸, and died February 28, 1891. He married Mary Catharine Huff, daughter of Joseph Huff and Hannah. She was born September 27, 1826, and died April 04, 1884.

Notes for George Philip Steinruck:

An Indenture

This document is between John Steinruck and the Colebrookdale Foundry when it was known as the William W. Weather Iron Works, of Douglass township (having been recently removed from Colebrookdale tw'p). The original held in a private collection - copied by W. E. Claussen.

THIS Indenture witnesseth that Philip Steinruck by and with the consent of his father, John Steinruck, of Douglass Township, Berks County, mason, hath bound and put himself and by these presents doth bond and put himself apprentice to William W. Weaver of Douglass Township aforesaid, Iron Master, after the manner of an apprentice dwell with and serve the said William W. Weaver from the first day of February instant for and during the full term of five years - thence next ensuing and fully to be complete and ended: During all which term the said apprentice his said master faithfully shall serve, and that honestly and obediently in all things that an apprentice ought to do. And the said William W. Weaver shall teach and instruct and cause to be taught and instructed that said apprentice in the art, trade and mastery of moulding, grinding and Iron Foundry and shall and will provide for the said apprentice sufficient meat, drink, apparel, washing and lodging during the said term and at the expiration thereof shall and will give his apperentice two suits of clothing one of which shall be new, and shall send the said apprentice five months to school during said term. In witness whereof the said parties have interchangeable set their hands and seals hereunto. Dated Seventh Day of February, 1837.

Witness: Frederick Stauffer & John Stauffer

his

Philip X Steinruck

mark

John Steinruck

Wiliam W. Weaver

1850 Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., PA #268 (taken 3 Aug. 1850): Philip Steiner 23 founder PA; Mary 22 PA; John 5 PA; William 1 PA; Mary 1/12 PA; Cathrine Hoff, 17 PA; Henry Frankenfield 20 laborer PA

1860 McEwensville, Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., PA #788 (taken 10 July 1860): Philip Stinruck 38 moulder $4000/$2000 PA; Mary 34; John 14; Wm. 11; Mary 10; Robert Mc 3; Charles E. 2; Thomas J. 8/12; Charles Liep 23 moulder; Mitchel Hoyendobler 27 moulder (all b. PA)

1870 Jordan Twp., Lycoming Co., PA #91: Philip Stenock 44 moulder in foundry $1500/200 b. PA; PA; Mary 44 PA; Charles E. 12 PA; Robert ll PA; Henry E. 9 PA; Sarah F. 6 PA; Ida 4 PA; Solomon 3 PA; Ambrose 2 PA

1880 Jordan Twp., Lycoming Co., PA #238: Philip Steinruck 58 farmer PA PA PA; Mary 54 wife PA VA GERM; Ida 14 dau. PA; Solomon 12 son PA; Ambrose 10 son PA.

BOROUGH OF McEWENSVILLE.

The first person to locate at the present site of McEwensville was John Quigley, a plowmaker and carpenter, who sold his property early in

the present century to a Mr. Stahlnecker and moved farther up the Warrior Run valley. Alexander McEwen, a Scotchman by descent, a weaver by trade, and a soldier in the war of 18l2 whence he derived the title of captain, opened the first store and was the first postmaster.

William Moritz established the first public house, and, with these early improvements as a nucleus, the place rapidly attained village

proportions. In 1825 Adam Sarver laid out a number of lots, which were rapidly sold, and, as a large increase in the population was

anticipated, the name became an important subject of consideration. Prior to that time the place had been known as Pine Grove, from the

prevailing variety of timber in the vicinity; the present name was formally conferred at a supper given by Captain McEwen on the 28th of

October, 1825, to Brigadier General Adam Light, Lieutenant Colonel James S. Dougal, Majors John Montgomery and Robert H. Hammond, Captains Anthony Armstrong, of the Northumberland Troop of Horse, Henry Frick, of the Milton Guards, William Fulkerson, of the Warrior Run Infantry, Jackson McFadden, of the Lewisburg Guards, James Finney, of the Union Guards, John Ludwig, of the Lafayette Artillerists, and other officers of a battalion of militia encamped for review at Camp Calhoun. The following account appeared in the Miltonian of November 5, 1825:-

After the review of the Independent Battalion of Volunteers on the 28th of October Captain Alexander McEwen invited Brigadier General Light and his staff, the field officers of the battalion, and several respectable citizens then on a visit to the camp to partake of a dinner with him. After much conversation it was observed that a new town was about to be laid out in the vicinity of the camp ground, and the inquiry arose, What was the town to be named? No one could tell, but we think the following sentiment, given as a volunteer toast by General Light, will he sufficiently indicative of what it ought to be called. The toast was loudly and most heartily applauded by the company.

By Brigadier General Light "May we shortly have the satisfaction of seeing a new and flourishing village situated in the immediate vicinity of Camp Calhoun, and may it be appropriately named McEwensville."

By Captain Frick--" The town plot just laid out by Adam Sarver - let the blank he filled with McEwensville, and may the town increase with the exactness, neatness, and rapidity of Camp Calhoun, and vie with her more flourishing neighbors, Milton and Pennsborough!"

There was for some years a healthful and normal expansion of the village in size, population, and business importance, but with the opening of the Philadelphia and Erie railroad and consequent growth of Watsontown the prestige of McEwensville began to decline. This was particularly noticeable in the decade ending with 1870. In recent years the borough has derived a renewed impetus from the opening of the Wilkesbarre and Western railroad; it has now some half-dozen stores, a hotel, three manufacturing establishments, four churches, a school building, and a postoffice. A fertile and populous farming region surrounds the town, giving stability and permanence to its business and other interests.

Local Industries.- A. Mauser & Brother's carriage works were established in 1839 by William Hood, who built a frame shop forty feet square on the west side of Main street. In 1848 he moved this building back from the street and erected in front of it a two-story frame

structure forty by forty-four feet; he also built a brick blacksmith shop on the opposite side of the street. In 1870 Mr. Hood disposed of

the establishment to Alem Mauser, and in 1875 the present firm was formed with Cain Mauser as junior member. They employ fifteen men and manufacture a large amount of new work.

C. Gearhart & Brother's foundry is operated in a building erected in 1840 by Stitzel & Housel. It is a brick structure sixty by thirty

feet, one story in height. From the original proprietors the establishment passed to J. P. Hackenberg, and during his ownership it

was rented by other parties. It then became the property of PHILIP STEINRUCK, and after his retirement in 1865 the foundry was operated two years by William Stitzel. Samuel Grey was the next owner; he sold it in 1875 to C. Mentzel, who was succeeded by the present proprietors in 1887.

The Excelsior Wagon Works were erected in 1868 by E. Everitt & Company, who were succeeded in March, 1882, by John W. Kerr, the present owner. The plant was first used as an agricultural implement manufactory. Mr. Kerr introduced the necessary appliances for the manufacture of extension table slides, land rollers, bobb sleds, etc., and added engines, blacksmith shop, warehouse, and circular saw mill to the plant. W I Rothermel was associated in the business in 1886, but since his retirement Mr. Kerr has continued the business individually. The works were destroyed by fire on the 1st of June, 1889, but have been rebuilt. Children's express wagons, farm wagons, etc., are manufactured.

Borough Organization.- Legal proceedings for the incorporation of McEwensville as a borough were instituted on the 7th of November, 1857, when a petition with that object in view was presented to the county court of quarter sessions. The grand jury, through Stephen Bittenbender, foreman, having certified to the expediency of granting it, the borough was forthwith incorporated by decree of court, November 7, 1857. The first election under the new regime was held on the 14th of December, 1857, and resulted as follows: burgess, John F. Dentler; council: John Boush, George Piper, F. H Carver, Henry Hartranft, William Hood; school directors: George A. Dixon, William Sample, John Boyer, J. T. Williams, F. D. Yeomans, William B. Irvin; overseers of the poor: Daniel Gold, William Beard; inspectors: William F. Kreigh, E. F. Gold; assessor, Andrew J. Guffy; judge of elections, George Piper; justice of the peace, PHILIP STEINRUCK.

More About George Philip Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Salem Cemetery, Unityville, Jordan Township, Lycoming County, PA

More About Mary Catharine Huff:

Burial: Unknown, Salem Cemetery, Unityville, Jordan Township, Lycoming County, PA

Children of George Steinruck and Mary Huff are:

+ 235 i. John⁵ Steinruck, born December 27, 1845; died December 07, 1908 in Carthage, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

236 ii. William M. Steinruck, born November 20, 1848; died 1903. He married Sarah C. Watts; born 1852; died Unknown.

More About William M. Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Gordner's Grove, Jordan Township, Lycoming County, PA

237 iii. Mary E. Steinruck, born April 24, 1850; died Unknown.

238 iv. Joseph Steinruck, born September 03, 1852; died June 13, 1853.

239 v. George W. Steinruck, born September 09, 1854; died September 17, 1856.

240 vi. Charles Elmer Steinruck, born 1857; died Unknown. He married Ida Sharrow; died Unknown.

+ 241 vii. Edward Charles Steinruck, born April 04, 1858; died 1925.

+ 242 viii. Robert McCormick Steinruck, born January 12, 1859; died Unknown.

243 ix. Thomas J. Steinruck, born September 03, 1859; died October 11, 1860.

+ 244 x. Harry Elmer Steinruck, born 1861 in McEwensville, Delaware Township, Northumberland County, PA; died 1928.

245 xi. Joanna Steinruck, born August 28, 1862; died April 01, 1865.

246 xii. Sarah F. Steinruck, born 1863; died Unknown.

+ 247 xiii. Laura Jane Steinruck, born March 28, 1864 in Jordan, Lycoming County, PA; died July 19, 1899 in Weston, Lewis County, WV.

+ 248 xiv. Ida May Steinruck, born 1865; died December 14, 1936.

+ 249 xv. Solomon Everett Steinruck, born 1867; died November 08, 1937.

250 xvi. Iona Steinruck, born July 25, 1867; died Unknown.

+ 251 xvii. Ambrose Steinruck, born January 25, 1869 in Jamison City, Columbia County, PA; died February 15, 1932 in Sugarloaf Township, Columbia County, PA.

252 xviii. Maisie Steinruck, born Abt. 1871; died Unknown. She married Lou Liebe; died Unknown.

253 xix. John William Steinruck, born Abt. 1873; died Unknown. He married Sally Watts; died Unknown.

More About John William Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Unityville, Lycoming County, PA

67. Charlotte⁴ Steinruck (John³, Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born 1824, and died Unknown. She married William Beree. He died Unknown.

Child of Charlotte Steinruck and William Beree is:

254 i. Mahalah⁵ Beree, born Abt. 1858; died Unknown.

69. *Charles⁴ Steinruck (John³, Christian², Johan George¹ Steinrock) was born Abt. 1826, and died March 21, 1890. He married (1) Bridget Ferris. She died Unknown. He married (2) Susan (Sarah) Schoener September 13, 1846 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA, daughter of Andrew Shaner and Elizabeth. She was born Abt. 1825, and died Unknown.

Notes for *Charles Steinruck: