Ancestors of George Washington Trout
Generation No. 1
1. George Washington Trout1, born December 25, 1838 in Hocking County, OH2; died August 10, 1922 in Casey Twp, Clark, IL. He was the son of 2. Johann Heinrich Trout and 3. Abigail Moore. He married (1) Roxanna Permit McDaniel3 July 6, 1872 in Casey, Clark, IL4. She was born April 6, 1855 in Casey Twp, Clark, IL5, and died May 30, 1930 in Martinsville, Clark, IL5. She was the daughter of Simeon McDaniel and Anna Retta Elliott.
Notes for George Washington Trout:
25 Dec 1838 - George Washington Trout was born in Hocking County, Ohio on Christmas Day, 1838.
His obituary (Gilbert Mauk Scrapbook) states that George spent his early boyhood in and around water mills (grist mills?) in Hocking County, OH.
c. 1854 - George (age 16) moves along with his mother, Abbagail (age 37), and his stepfather, Cornelius Mauk, and their combined families from Hocking County, OH, to a crossroads 3.5 miles east of Casey, Clark, IL, where stepfather Cornelius Mauk set up a blacksmith shop along the Old National Road. Cornelius Mauk was a skilled blacksmith who made wagons, edge tools, and surgical instruments. The blacksmith shop was at or near the area locally known as Dupont Crossing.
>>Proximity note: The Mauk Blacksmith Shop was virtually across the road from the Simeon McDaniel and wife Anna Retta Elliott farm. Simeon eventually erected a fine brick house that he planned to use as a stage stop, but then died 1867 before it was quite completed. Abbigail's oldest surviving son, George Washington Trout, eventually married their 17 year old daughter, Roxanna Permit McDaniel, who would have lived across the road.
Family tradition holds that George Washington Trout may have been a country doctor in early manhood, and a letter written in 1933 by his half brother, Captain Gilbert B. Mauk, states "George studied medicine and got his diploma as a doctor and didn't go into the army," although his brother Samuel served in the 138th Ohio and was killed at Gettysburg.
26 Jun 1870 - Census, a George "Strout" of the right age and birth place (OH) is working as a laborer on the Phillip & Sara Langley farm, not more than a mile from Conelius Mauk Abbigail Moore/Trout/Mauk's farm and blacksmith shop on the National Road. This may be a spelling error by the census taker, meaning to write George "Trout."
6 Jul 1872 - George (age 34) married Roxanna Permit McDaniel in Casey, Clark, IL. by Josia Chancelor at his residence. They set up housekeeping in a four-room log house on her mother's farm southeast of Casey. The farm is also .5 miles south of George's stepfather Cornelius Mauk's blacksmith shop on the Old National Road and the Simeon McDaniel farm.
26 Nov 1873 - Harry Leroy is born, Casey Twp, Clark, IL.
20 Aug 1874 - Roxanna buys the S2 of SW4 of NW4, Sec. 22, Twp 10 N, R 14 W (20 acres) from neighbor James H. Ryan and Barbara his wife for $475.00. Clark deed 13:265.
>>Proximity note: Directly across the road from the George W. Trout farm, and lined up with it's drive, was the old Concord School. Korah V. Trout, and his siblings, would have attended school here. The old Friendship Chruch, where various members of the extended family worshipped, was about 1/4 mile down the road to the East.
24 Aug 1877 - Korah Vaughn "K.V. or Kode" born, Casey Twp, Clark, IL.
6 Oct 1879 - Nellie Mae born, Casey Twp, Clark, IL.
5 Feb 1881 - Dora Edith born, Casey Twp, Clark, IL.
14 Sep 1882 - George Washington Jr. born, Casey Twp, Clark, IL.
17 Jan 1887 - George buys the SE4, SE4, Sec 14, Twp 10 N, R 17 W (40 acres) for $300.00 from Nancy Bremsher. Clark deed 32:357. Also see deed 34:408 confirming same sale.
22 Aug 1894 - Harry Leroy dies (age 21) Casey Twp, Clark, IL. (never married)
circa 1897 - Korah V. (age 20) travels to Morrison, CO for his health (see his notes section for continuation)
2 Jul 1899 - Nellie Mae (age 19) marries John Auld, Casey Twp, Clark, IL.
1899 - Next door neighbor, Robert McQuarry, builds a new frame house for Geroge and Roxanna on their farm and the family moves from the four-room log house.
>>Ed. note: The old white frame, two story house still stands, but was abandoned in the early 1980's. Nothing appears to remain from the original log house.
20 Jun 1900 - Dora Edith (age 19) marries Frank McFarland, Casey Twp, Clark, IL.
12 Sep 1900 - Korah V. (age 23) marries Nettie Pearl Cooper at her parent's home, Casey Twp, Clark, IL.
>>Locator note: The Thomas Cully Cooper and Margery Howe farm was located 2.5 miles due south in the S2 NE4 of Section 35, T 10 N, R 14 W (Casey Twp).
20 Feb 1905 - As the oil & gas boom continues to expand in the area, George and Roxanna grant a drilling lease to George C. Swallow & Company. Clark 5:109.
11 Jan 1907 - Roxanna buys the adjoining 20 acres from her mother, Anna Retta Elliott/McDaniel for $2,000.00, expanding the family farm from 40 to 60 acres. (S2 NE4 SE4 Sec 14, T 10 N, R 14 W) Clark deed 71:279.
Fall of 1908 - George breaks his hip in a run-away buggy accident, walks with a cane the rest of his life.
24 Dec 1908 - George Washington Jr. marries Margie Elizabeth Foutz, Clark County, IL
May 1917 - gd. Neva Alma comes to live after death of gm. Margery Howe Cooper.
23 Sep 1918 - George and Roxanna sell the 60 acre family farm for $5,000 to George E. Callahan and his wife Catherine. She was Roxanna's niece and the daughter of Thomas J. McDaniel. Clark deed 89:313
1918 - That same fall, using the proceeds from the sale of their farm, George & Roxanna journey west by train to visit son Korah V. Trout and family on their hay ranch near Elizabeth, Elbert, Colorado. Harold later has fond memories of the visit, and recalls frequently going to get his grandpa's cane for him.
c. 1918 - At about the same time, Goerge and Roxanna purchase a home on Grant Street (Lot 9, Kendell's Addition), Martinsville, Clark, IL, and live in retirement. Grand daughter Neva lives with them.
9 Jan 1920 - Census, George W. (age 81), Roxanna (age 64), and grand daughter Neva (age 11) living on Grant Street, Martinsville, Clark, IL.
10 Aug 1922 - George Washington Trout (age 84) passes away at home, and is buried in the Martinsville City Cemetery.
5 Jul 1923 - Roxanna sells surplus portion on cemetery lot to John Gard for $50.00. Clark 83:489.
circa 1925 - gd. Neva Alma goes to live with George Huffman and Aunt Nora Cooper Huffman.
30 May 1930 - Roxanna (age 75) passes away and is buried beside her husband George in Martinsville Cemetery. Estate is administered by son George Washington Trout Jr.
More About George Washington Trout:
Burial: Abt. August 12, 1922, Martinsville Cemetery, Martinsville, Clark, IL
Census 1: 1920, Grant Street, Martinsville, Clark, IL
Census 2: 1880, Casey, Clark, IL, page 23
Census 3: 1900, Casey, Clark, IL, page 4-A
Census 4: April 25, 1910, Casey, Clark, IL, page 3-B
IGI Record: Film number 471988
LDS AFN: C9QW-3H
More About Roxanna Permit McDaniel:
Burial: Abt. June 1, 1930, Martinsville Cemetery, Martinsville, Clark, IL
LDS AFN: C9QW-4N
Religion: United Brethren, Church of God
More About George Trout and Roxanna McDaniel:
Marriage: July 6, 1872, Casey, Clark, IL6
Generation No. 2
2. Johann Heinrich Trout, born February 7, 1810 in near Timberville, Rockingham County, VA7,8,9,10,11; died Abt. 1841 in Hocking County, OH?. He was the son of 4. Casper Trout and 5. Anna Maria Ament. He married 3. Abigail Moore December 25, 1833 in Hocking County, OH12.
3. Abigail Moore13, born May 17, 1817 in Island Run, York Twp, Morgan, OH?; died January 13, 1893 in Charleston, Coles, IL14. She was the daughter of 6. Henry Moore and 7. unk.
Notes for Johann Heinrich Trout:
7 Feb 1810 - Johann Heinrich "Henry" Trout is born to Casper Trout and Anna Maria Ament near Timberville, Rockingham, VA. Source: Record Book of the Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, VA (1762-1889 with interruptions), translated by Christopher Henry Droegemuller, pg. 127.
>>Notes on his name: A letter written on January 25, 1933 by Gilbert B. Mauk (first son by Abigail's second marriage to Cornelius Mauk) reports that his name was "Henry" Trout, as does research in 1946 by his great grandson Clarence O. Trout. Specifically, in a letter written on 12 Feb 1946, Clarence Trout reports that Dora McFarland Trout had a book with entries in her father George Washington Trout's handwriting indicating that his father's name was "Henry" and was born 7 Feb 1810 (Note that this date exactly matches the above Rader Church entry for Timberville, Rockingham, VA). These entries also list his wife Abbigail Moore's birth date and all of the children and dates. These entries are believed to be the most reliable authority on his correct name and birth date. As a lingering source of confusion, he may have also used the the "Samuel" on occasion. In a family history essay (undated) entitled "A Familie Record of the Mauk Familie," the same Gilbert B. Mauk reports his name as being "Samuel." Also in the Gilbert Mauk scrapbook is an obituary for Henry (Samuel)'s oldest daughter, Jane B. "Jennie" Trout/Wilson/Courtney, which says that that her parents were "Samuel" and "Abigall" Trout. If the Mauk family traditions were considered in writing the obituary, this could explain this additional use of the name "Samuel."
>>Notes on his place of birth: Due to having died very young, much confusion later reigned regarding Henry's place of birth. In the 1880 census, daughter Jane B. states her father's place of birth was Pennsylvania, but then in the 1900 census, Jane states her father was born in Ohio. In the 1880 census for Clark County, IL, George Washington Trout indicates that his father, Henry, was born in Ohio. In truth, Henry's ancestors did come from Pennsylvania, and while he was actually born in Virginia, his family moved to Ohio when he not more than 4 or 5 years old , and accordingly, most of his childhood memories would have been of Ohio, and possibly passed down to his children as such.
1815 - Henry (age 5) and his parents/family move from near Timberville, Rockingham, VA. to Muskingum County, OH.
>>Locator note: In all probability, they first lived in Section 13, in what later became Bearfield Twp, Perry County, which was created from parent Muskingum County in 1817.
1818 - Henry (age 8) and his parents/family move about three miles north to near Deavertown, York Twp, Morgan, OH.
>>Proximity note: His father's farm (Casper trout) adjoins Deavertown on the SE, and is 4 miles due west from the Henry Moore farm and grist mill on Island Run. Young Henry Trout will eventually marry Henry Moore's daughter, Abigail, and his older brother, George Trout, will marry Abigail's older sister, Jane.
27 Dec 1833 - Henry (age 23) marries to Abigail Moore in Hocking County, OH. Source: Family Bible.
>>Ed. note: While no Hocking County record has been found for the marriage, a "Henry Trout" did marry a "Margaret Moore" on 27 Dec 1833 in neighboring Perry County, OH. While this bride's given name is different, and the date is two days later, the similarities are striking and cannot escape very serious consideration. For example, her true name could have been "Margaret Abigail" or "Abigail Margaret" Moore.
>>Ed. note: In that no deeds, tax records, or similar evidence has been found regarding exactly where all Henry, Abigail and family may have lived, the above noted possible marriage location of Perry County, OH (assuming Abigail was also called Margaret) suggests that they may have for various periods of time lived with/near his brothers and sisters in Perry and Hocking County, and returning home to his father's farm near Deavertown, York Twp, Morgan, OH, as needed. It should be recalled that all of these counties adjoin. Henry's older brother, Johannes Trout had married Sarah Younkin and lived in Bearfield Twp, Perry, OH, as did sister Anna Margaretha Trout, who had married Sarah's brother, John Younkin. One of these homes may have been the site of Henry and Abigail's marriage. Henry's brother Johann Paul Trout married Mary Atkins and settled in Starr Twp, Hocking, OH, thus providing another possible area where Henry and Abigail may have lived for a time. While no family is known to have lived in Circleville, Pickaway County (where Jane B. was born in 1834), this community was along historic Zane's Trace which angled southwest through the named counties, and as a route of commerce, may have been a source of some form of work for young Henry.
28 Aug 1834 - Jane B. born, Circleville, Pickaway, OH. (date and location confirmed by both obituary and death certificate)
>>Locator note: Circleville, Pickaway, OH is 55 miles SW of Deavertown, Morgan, OH (the Casper Trout home farm). Pickaway County adjoins Hocking County on the west and is on historic Zane's Trace, a principle route of early commerce through the area.
28 May 1837 - Samuel born, Hocking County, OH?
30 Sep 1837 - Henry Trout, and Abigail (Moore) his wife, return to Morgan County and appear in the Court of Common Pleas to recover a debt of $147.50 and $21.94 in damages from Isaac Moore, her brother. Henry and Abigail had apparently taken a loan from her brother Harvey with her inheritance as collateral, because the debt recovery action is styled as " for the use of her brother, Harvey I. Moore," apparently meaning he was to be repaid with the proceeds. Morgan County court order book 1837: 70.
>>Important element of proof: In part of the September Term - 1837 - Morgan County Court of Common Pleas language resulting in the above court action, an explanatory reference is made to monies due from Isaac Moore to "John Shutt as Guardian for Abigail Moore and payable to said Shutt or his ward, now Abigail Trout, May 13th, 1833, for the sum of one hundred and forty seven dollars fifty cents with interest from date..." This entry, showing "Abigail Moore... now Abigail Trout," wife of Henry Trout, in combination with a series of similar documents, are among the main elements of proof that Henry Trout, son of Casper Trout, was married to Abigail Moore, daughter of Henry Moore, all of Morgan County, OH. Isaac Moore, who together with brother, Enos Moore, were administers of their father, Henry Moore's estate, and had failed to equitably distribute the proceeds of his estate, resulting in a complex series of law suits by the other heirs. George Trout, husband of Abigail's sister, Jane Moore, had also filed similar debt recovery actions against Isaac Moore, and had sought his arrest when Isaac Moore failed to respond or appear in court.
27 Oct 1838 - Henry Trout, and his wife Abigail Moore Trout, sell their inherited interest in the Casper Trout farm to estate executor, John Younkin (his wife Margaret was Henry's sister) for $110. In that Casper Trout's widow, Anna Maria Ament Trout, was still living at this time, it was considered an interest in her "life estate." Morgan deeds H:667
>>Ed. note: This deed, worded "Henry Trout and his wife Abigail Trout," together with church records confirming his birth (with matching date of birth) to Casper trout, are among the several important elements of proof linking Henry Trout and wife Abigail Moore to the Casper Trout family line.
25 Dec 1838 - George Washington Trout born, Hocking County, OH.
>>Ed. note: While based totally on conjecture, it should be recalled that brother Johann Paul Trout and wife Mary Atkins lived in Section 20, Starr Twp, Hocking, OH, and thus Henry and Abigail may have lived with/near brother Paul for a while, in that Henry did not seem to own a farm of his own.
30 Jun 1841 - Julia B. born, Hocking County, OH
c 1841- Johann Heinrich "Henry" Trout (age about 31) dies, probably in Hocking Twp, OH.
>>Ed. note: Family tradition holds that he died of "milk sickness." An alternate story, as recorded by Gilbert Mauk, suggests that he had measles and was further weakened by harsh weather while still courting Abbigail in 1833, yet died some (8) years later in about 1841 from the affects. It would appear that certain elements of this latter tradition may have been confused while being passed down. Regardless, it is probable that Henry was buried in Hocking or Perry County, although no obituary or cemetery record has yet to be located. Additionally, do to the absence of a will, probate, deeds (except for selling his interest in his father's estate), taxes, and such, it can be assumed that Henry and Abigail were of very modest means.
>>Ed. note: An obscure reference in the obituary of his 2nd son, George Washington Trout, states that George spent part of his childhood growing up around water mills (grist mills?). This suggests that Henry and wife Abbigail may have lived near, or have been associated with, a grist mill at some point during George Washington Trout's childhood.
See notes for wife Abigail Moore for continuation.
More About Johann Heinrich Trout:
Babtized: Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, Rockingham, VA15
Burial: Abt. 1841, Hocking County, OH?
Cause of Death: Milk Sickness
Ethnicity: Palatine
Fact-1: Dora McFarland Family Bible and Rader Luthern Church Records agree on name and date of birth
IGI Record: Film number 457683
IGI Record#2: Film number 452874, reference #10972
TFD: VII-11228 (John Knouse site shows wrong spouse)
Notes for Abigail Moore:
>>Ed. note: Several different spellings of Abagail have been found (Abigail, Abigall, Abbigail, Abigal, etc.).
17 May 1817 - Abigail born, Washington County, possibly on Island Run in what later became Morgan County, OH.
>>Notes on birth location: Morgan County was later created from a portion of Washington County on 26 Dec 1817, although the new county was not actually organized (county courts and record systems established) until 1819. Accordingly, in the interim (1818), it would have been fairly reasonable for Henry Moore to continue to list Washington County as an address in his 1818 deed (see notes for Henry Moore), even if he was living in what would later become organized as Morgan County. Therefore, his "address" in 1818 is ambiguous; It could have been either in Washington County, or in the emerging Morgan County. Additionally, daughter Abigail, born 17 May 1817, could have been born in the future Morgan County. Carried to the logical extension, it is "possible" that Henry Moore had located on Island Run by early 1817 (or even earlier), and did not perfect his title to the land until the following year.
>>Additional notes on birth location: Ohio as the state of birth is generally supported by the 1880 census, in which daughter, Jane B., states her mother's place of birth was "unknown," but then in the 1900 census, states her mother was born in Ohio. In the 1850 census for Hocking County, OH, Abbigail claims Ohio as her state of birth. In the 1880 census for Clark County, IL, George Washington Trout indicates that both parents, Abbigail Moore and Henry Trout, were born in Ohio. In contrast, family tradition loosely holds that Abbagail Moore's family came to Hocking County, Ohio from Pennsylvania. This is supported by an entry in the Gilbert Mauk Scrapbook (her first son by second marriage to Cornelius Mauk) which states she was born in Johnstown, Cambria, PA. Her family was said to be of "Dutch- Holland" descent, and it has been said that Abbagail could speak some Dutch.
11 Aug 1831 - " Harvey Moore & Abigal Moore [age 14] came into Court and made choice of John Shutt as their guardian, wherefore it is orderd by the Court that he be appointed such guardian upon his giving his bond with Wm. Hawkins & Alexander Simpson his securities in the sum of four hunudred dollars." August Term, A.D. 1831, pg 190, Morgan County Court.
25 Dec 1833 - Abbigail (age 16) marries first to Henry Trout (age 23) on Christmas Day, 1833 in Hocking County, OH.
>>Ed. note: See notes for Henry Trout for questions regarding this marriage date/location.
circa 1841 - Abbigail (age 24) widowed with death of first husband Henry (Samuel) Trout. She is left alone with four young children from this first marriage.
24 Apr 1845 - Abbigail (age 28) marries second to Cornelius Mauk (age 35) in Logan, Hocking, OH. His first wife, Sarah Nelson, had died shortly before, and he brought 5 children to this second marriage.
23 Sep 1850 - The 1850 census entry for District. 166, Greene Twp, Hocking, OH, shows Cornelius and Abbigail living with their combined families of 5 children. Interestingly, while George Washington Trout and younger sister Julia B. Trout are present, Samuel (age 13) and Jane B. (age 15) are not.
>>Ed. note: Although research is still pending and several problems need to be resolved, it is noted that the 1850 census a "Samuel Trout age 13" and "Jane Trout age 15" are living with families in near by York Twp, Morgan County, OH,
1854 - Jane B. "Jennie" (age 20) marries William I. Wilson.
1854 - Abbigail (age 37), Cornelius Mauk (age 44), and their combined families, move from Hocking County, Ohio, to Clark County, Illinois. At this point they had 14 children between them, although some of the very oldest may have stayed behind or have been married by this time. The family located about half way between Casey and Martinsville on the Old National Road where Cornelius, a highly skilled blacksmith, opened a blacksmith shop. Abbigail's surviving son by her first marriage, George Washington Trout, eventually (1872) established his own farm .5 mile south of the Mauk Blacksmith Shop.
>>Locator note: The Mauk Blacksmith Shop and residence were located on a small triangle of land near Turkey Run between the National Road and the St. Louis, Vandalia, and Terre Haute Railroad in the SE4, NE4, NW4, Section 14, T 10 N, R 14 W, Casey Twp, Clark, IL, USGS 7.5' Casey, IL Quad. In modern terms, the blacksmith shop was located near the intersection of E. Main (Old National Road) and CR 450 E, about 3 miles NE of Casey, Clark, IL. One map suggests the site might have been at or near a location locally known as "Dupont Crossing" and was very near the stage stop build by Simeon McDaniel. Abbigail's oldest surviving son, George Washington Trout eventually married Anna Retta McDaniel, son of Simeon McDaniel and Anna Retta Elliott.
14 Feb 1863 - Cornelius Mauk (age 53) purchases small parcel of land along the National Road in Section 14 as described above from Simeon McDaniel and Anna Retta Elliot/McDaniel for $125.00. Clark deeds U:532.
>>Ed. note: A strong family tradition indicates that Mauk located at about this site in 1854. It is possible that he rented the lot for nine years before purchasing it.
03 Jul 1863 - Samuel (age 26) killed at Gettysburg. (see notes for Samuel)
26 Jun 70 - Census shows Cornelius (age 59), Abigail (age 52) and three youngest children, William (13), Edward (10), and Frances(7), living in Cumberland Twp (Casey P.O.), Clark, IL. Cornelius is shown as a blacksmith, real estate value $1000, personal property $300. Cornelius is shown as born in VA, Abigail Moore/Trout/Mauk is shown as being born in OH. All of the children as shown as born in IL.
06 Jul 1872 - George Washington (age 34) marries Roxanna Permit McDaniel (age 17), daughter of Simeon McDaniel and Anna Retta Elliott.
10 Oct 1880 - Abbigail (age 63) is widowed for second time when husband Cornelius Mauk (age 70) dies and is buried in Rupp Cemetery near Martinsville, Clark, IL.
Sometime after the death of Cornelius, Abbigail goes to live with her daughter Jane B. "Jennie" Trout/Wilson/Courtney and husband Jospeh B. Courtney on their family farm 2.5 miles west of Charleston, Coles, IL.
13 Jan 1893 - Abbigail (age 76) dies in or near Charleston, Coles, IL (probably on her daughter Jane B. Courtney's farm). Abbigail is buried beside her second husband, Cornelius G. Mauk, in Rupp Cemetery, Martinsville, Clark, IL. (Date of death and Charleston, Coles, IL, location of death per estate letters of administration dated 5 Mar 1894, Clark County Courthouse.)
Her probate records indicate she had a house and lot in Section 14, T 10 N, R 14 W in Clark County, the lot being worth about $125. This would appear to be the old house associated with her late 2nd husband's blacksmith shop (Cornelius Mauk) along the National Road.
5 Mar 1894 - Eliab H. Clark and Emanuel Hurst are named as her administrators in a bond filed in the estate. Clark identifies himself as a creditor.
More About Abigail Moore:
Burial: Abt. January 15, 1893, Rupp Cemetery, Martinsville, IL
Ethnicity: Holland-Dutch
IGI Record: Film number 457683
IGI Record#2: Film number 452874, reference #10972
More About Johann Trout and Abigail Moore:
Marriage: December 25, 1833, Hocking County, OH16
Children of Johann Trout and Abigail Moore are:
i. Jane B. Trout17, born August 28, 1834 in Circleville, Pickaway, OH18,19; died February 14, 1925 in Ashmore Twp, Coles, IL20; married (1) William I. Wilson 185421; died 1859; married (2) Joseph B. Courtney 1863 in Arcola, Douglas, IL; born August 1842 in PA; died February 21, 1911 in Charleston, Coles, IL22.
Notes for Jane B. Trout:
28 Aug 1834 - Jane B. "Jennie" Trout/Wilson/Courtney's obituary (Gilbert Mauk Scrapbook) states she was born in Circleville, Hocking, OH on Aug 28, 1834. Her death certificate displays the same date and birth location. Coles County, IL registered death #3
>>Ed. note: Unless there was an early day "Circleville" in Hocking County also, the only town of that name now in the area is actually in near by Pickaway County.
1854 - Jane B. (age 20) married first to William I. Wilson.
1859 - Jane B. (age 25) widowed for first time when husband William I. Wilson dies. She is left with two young sons, Charles and William.
>>Ed. note: A search of the 1860 census for Hocking County has failed to located widow Jane B. and her two sons.
Sometime after the death of her first husband in 1859, Jane B. moved to Arcola, Douglas, IL, where she made her home for several years.
1863 - Jane B. (age 29) marries 2nd to Joseph B. Courtney (age 21) at Arcola, Douglas, IL. Seven children are born to this union.
c. 1875 - The family moves to near Charleston, Coles, IL, where they remained.
18 Jun 1880 - Census shows family living in Charleston Twp, Coles, IL.
>> Ed. note: In the 1880 Census shows William Wilson, a 14 year old grandson born in Feb 1886, as also living with Jane B. and her second husband, Joseph B. Courtney.
4 Jun 1900 - Census shows family living in Charleston Twp, Coles, IL.
20 Feb 1911 - Jane B. (age 77) is widowed a second time with the death of her second husband, Joseph B. Courtney.
6 Jan 1920 - Census shows "Jennie" Courtney (age 82) living with daughter Nora A. Courtney/Winkleback and husband Danile Boone Winkleback at 808 Charleston Ave., Mattoon, Coles, IL. Dan was a drill press operator at the local railroad shops.
Jan 1924 - Jane B. goes to stays with her daughter Laura B. Courtney/Winkler, who lived on a farm in Ashmore Twp, Coles. IL.
14 Feb 1925 - Jane B. (age 92) dies at the home of her daughter, Laura B. Courtney/Winkler (wife of Jake Winkler), on Valentines Day, 1925, and was buried in Mound Cemetery, Charleston, Coles, IL.
More About Jane B. Trout:
Burial: February 16, 1925, Mound Cemetery, Charleston, Coles, IL22
Cause of Death: "Senility with Exhaustion"
Death Certificate#: Coles County, IL registered death #3
Fact 1: Obit says Circleville was in Hocking, actually was in Pickaway, OH
Funeral Home: Harper Funeral Home, Eighth and Monroe Streets, Charleston, Coles. IL
IGI Record: Film number 457683
IGI Record#2: Film number 452874, reference #10940
Medical Information: N.I. Starr, MD, Charleston, IL
Religion: United Brethren
Notes for Joseph B. Courtney:
Family farm was 2.5 miles west of Charleston, Coles, IL.
More About Joseph B. Courtney:
Burial: Abt. February 23, 1911, Mound Cemetery, Charleston, Coles, IL22
Death Certificate#: Coles County, IL #116
Fact-1: Death certificate lists both mother and father as "N/A," place of birth, "USA"
Fact-2: Death certificate lists date of birth at 1843, 1900 census shows Aug 1842
Occupation: Drayman, Farmer23
More About Joseph Courtney and Jane Trout:
Marriage: 1863, Arcola, Douglas, IL
ii. Samuel E. Trout24, born May 28, 1837 in Hocking County, OH; died August 22, 1871 in Kingston Twp, Delaware County, OH; married MarIa E. Gardner September 6, 1857 in Morgan County, OH; born Abt. 1839; died Aft. 1875.
Notes for Samuel E. Trout:
A letter written in 1933 by half-brother Gilbert Mauk reports that Samuel Trout was in the 138th Volunteer Ohio Infantry and was killed at Gettysburg. Supporting documentation has not be located. Preliminary research suggests the regimental unit may be in error in that the 138th Ohio does not appear to have been at Gettysburg, nor does Samuel's name appear in the Ohio State adjutant general's rolls for that specific regiment. Similarly, no military record or survivor's pension file has been successfully isolated, and cannot be, until the correct regiment is identified. While also true of thousands of other soldiers who died at Gettysburg, the Gettysburg National Cemetery has no record of Samuel Trout.
New information suggests that Sameul E. Trout was actually in Company G., 78th Ohio Infantry, survived the war, and lived until 1871. Confirming research in progress, suspected wife, children, and data roughed in.
9 Aug 1860 - Cenus records show Samuel, wife Mariah E. , and newborn son Eleasar E. living near Deavertown, York Twp, Morgan. OH.
More About Samuel E. Trout:
Burial: Abt. August 25, 1871, Kingston Twp, Delaware County, OH
IGI Record: Film number 457683
Military service: Bet. 1862 - 1865, Company G, 78th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
More About Samuel Trout and MarIa Gardner:
Marriage: September 6, 1857, Morgan County, OH
1 iii. George Washington Trout, born December 25, 1838 in Hocking County, OH; died August 10, 1922 in Casey Twp, Clark, IL; married Roxanna Permit McDaniel July 6, 1872 in Casey, Clark, IL.
iv. Julia B. Trout24, born June 30, 1841 in Hocking County, OH; died Unknown; married (1) unk Knight; died Unknown; married (2) Roger Rodgers October 4, 1863 in Clark County, IL25; died Unknown.
More About Julia B. Trout:
IGI Record: Film number 457683
IGI Record#2: Film number 452874, reference #10940
More About Roger Rodgers and Julia Trout:
Marriage: October 4, 1863, Clark County, IL25
Generation No. 3
4. Casper Trout, born Abt. 1762 in Hellam Twp, York, PA?; died February 1837 in near Deavertown, York Twp, Morgan, OH. He was the son of 8. Paul Traut and 9. Catrina Margret unk. He married 5. Anna Maria Ament December 12, 1787 in Frederick, Frederick, MD.
5. Anna Maria Ament26, born July 31, 1767 in near current Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA27; died August 4, 1849 in near Deavertown, York Twp, Morgan, OH28. She was the daughter of 10. Johann Anthon Ament and 11. Maria Magdelena Paulus.
Notes for Casper Trout:
>>Pending Research Note: While it had previously been believed that Casper Trout was the son of Hans Georg Traut, final positive proof is lacking, and this is very much an issue of current vigorous research. Very recent information now suggests that he may instead be the son of Paul Traut (Draut) and wife Catrina Margaret unknown of Windsor and Hellum Twp, York, PA.
>>Notes on the name Casper: His name is spelled "Casper, Gasper, or Caspar" throughout various deeds and court records. Notably, his wife's tombstone refers to him as "Gasper," which, for this reason, may actually be the correct spelling.
c. 1762 - Casper Trout is born, possibly to Paul Traut (Draut) and Catrina Margaret unknown in Hellam Twp, York, PA.
>>Ed. note: Hellum is only 5 miles N of the lands of his future father-in-law, Johann Anthon Ament.
13 Apr 1785 - "Caspar Traut" and future wife "Anna Maria Amend" are listed as sponsors at baptism for Anna Maria Gross, b. 16 Mar 1785, daughter of Carl Gross and Elisabeth. Source: Marty Hiatt, Early Church Records of Loudoun County, Virginia 1745-1800 (chapter on New Jerusalem Lutheran Church records of baptisms, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA.), 1995, pg 194.
>>Ed. note: This is the earliest known mention of Casper Trout living near Lovettsville, Loudoun County, VA. This entry also serves as one of two proofs of Ana Maria's maiden name as being "Ament" or "Amend."
>>Notes on early Lovettsville: While Palatines were living in what became the Lovettsville area as early as 1720, the number of Palatine immigrants coming from Pennsylvania to the area had increased to about 71 families by 1733, and the general area soon became known as "The German Settlement." St. James United Church of Christ (Reformed Lutheran) had become active by about 1748, and New Jerusalem Lutheran Church was organized about 1765, both being located in the developing village that later would become Lovettsville. Both churches were still using log buildings when Casper Trout attended, although St. James was just beginning construction of their first brick edifice in 1809 when Casper and family moved on to Rockingham County, VA. The first formal name (circa 1818) for the actual village was "Thatcher's Store" which quickly gave way to "Newtown" in 1820, and then being renamed to "Lovettsville" in 1828. Although the small cluster of German homes did not yet have a formal name when Casper Trout and family were still living in the area, the current name of "Lovettsville" is used to pinpoint the early location.
>>Ed. note: Tax records are shown below to give some sense of his level of prosperity. In that records are very difficult to read for certain years, no particular inference should be drawn from years for which no entries are shown.
1785 - "Gasper Trout" shown as paying 0-6-3 in taxes for one male over 21, 1 horse, and as having no slaves. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1785.
>>Ed. note: This is the first tax entry for Casper Trout in Loudoun County. The "First Battalion" tax district was located in the northern portion of Loudoun County, and included Lovettsville and the Taylor Town area where Casper Trout and his father-in-law Anthony Ament had their farms.
24 Mar 1787 - "Gasper Troutt" shown as paying taxes one for male over 21 (himself, by name) and for 1 "horse, mule, or cow," and as having no slaves. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1787.
12 Dec 1787 - Casper Trout and Anna Maria Ament are married by Rev. William Runckel, Evangelical Reformed Church, Frederick, Frederick, MD. Virginia Ament and "Joh." Krumbacher are listed as witnesses. Source: Wm. J. Hinke and E. W. Reinecke, Records of the Evangelical Reformed Church in Frederick Maryland, 1746-1800, pg 111.
>>Ed. note: This entry serves as one of two proofs of Ana Maria's maiden name as "Ament" or "Amend."
>>Ed. note: Anna Maria Ament had moved to Loudoun County with her parents, Johann Anthon Ament and wife Maria Magdelena Paulus in 1782. Ann Maria's younger sister, Anna Catherina, married Samuel Brill, attended the same churches in Lovettsville, and accordingly, the births and baptisms of their children are so recorded.
>>Ed. note: St. James United Chruch of Christ (reformed) in Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA was often served by the pastor from Evangelical Reformed Church (also a congregation of the same United Church of Christ), Frederick, Frederick, MD. While is it not entirely clear, it would appear that Casper was living in or near present day Lovettsville or Taylors Town, but had traveled with Anna Maria Ament to Frederick to be married there. This may have been due to either wanting to be married in a large church rather than the simple Lovettsville log structure, or it may have been just a matter of pastor availability, in that Lovettsville was only serviced by "circuit riding" pastors at the time.
24 Mar 1788 - "Gasper Troutt" shown as paying taxes for 1 horse. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1788.
7 Jul 1788 - Casper and Maria's first child, Johann Anthon, born near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA. While the church record does not record the actual baptism date, he was later baptized at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA. His maternal grandparents, (and probable name sake) Johann Anthon Amend (Ament) and wife Maria Magdelena Paulus served as witnesses. Source: Marty Hiatt, Early Church Records of Loudoun County, Virginia 1745-1800 (chapter on New Jerusalem Lutheran Church records of baptisms, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA.), 1995, pg 202.
c. 1789 - Based on tax and church records, it appears that Casper Trout and family moved from Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA to Shenandoah County, VA in about 1789 and lived there until about 1796. In 1798, their child Johannes is clearly born and baptized in Lovettsville. In that Casper Trout and wife Anna Maria Ament seemed to be quite close to her father, Anthony Ament, they may have visited Lovettsville frequently during the time they lived in Shenandoah County.
>>Source note: The following tax notes are based on research by the respected Trout family historian, Margie Mueller Trout of Mclean, VA.
28 May 1789 - "Gasper" Trout and Anthony Ammon shown in tax records as 2 tithables (white males of military age), and having 4 horses. Shenandoah tb 1789-B:24
>>Ed. note: It is not clear whether the above entry refers to Anthony Ament her father, or her brother of the same name who was Casper's age.
5 Sep 1789 - Anna Catherina born, Shenandoah County, VA. She was later baptized at St. Paul's Partial Dutch Chapel by Pastor Streit, Evangelical Lutheran Preacher. The sponsor was Margaretha Schafferin.
>>Ed. note: This entry would imply that Anna Chatherina was baptized by Christian Streit, who was pastor from 1785-1812 at St. Pauls Lutheran Chruch, Strasburg, Shenandoah, VA. Strasburg is 13 miles SW of Winchester, 13 miles NW of Front Royal, and 37 miles NE of Timberville.
7 Nov 1790 - "Gasper" Trout and Jacob Clineweaver shown in tax records as 2 tithables (white males of military age), and having 4 horses. Shenandoah tb 1789-B:24
28 Apr 1791 - "Gasper" Trout, Anthony Ammon, and Jacob Clineweaver shown in tax records as 3 tithables (white males of military age), and having 5 horses. Shenandoah tb 1791-B:22
6 Apr 1792 - Powell Trout shown as 1 tithable. Shenandoah tb 1792-B:22
>>Ed. note: While it is not clear that Powell Trout is related, his proximity to Casper Trout's entry is interesting and begs further inquiry. Could this be Paul Traut, Casper's possible father?
11 May 1792 - "Gasper" Trout shown in tax records as 1 tithables (white males of military age), and having 5 horses. Shenandoah tb 1792-B:23
1 Aug 1793 - "Gasper" Trout shown in tax records as 1 tithables (white males of military age). Shenandoah tb 1792-B:23
8 Apr 1794 - "Gasper" Trout shown in tax records as 1 tithables (white males of military age), and having 3 horses. Shenandoah tb 1794-B:22
26 Jun 1795 - "Gasper" Trout shown in tax records as 1 tithables (white males of military age), and having 4 horses. Also shown on the same page, Paul Trout with 2 tithables. Shenandoah tb 1795-B:46
c. 1796 - Casper Trout and family appear to move back to Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA about this time. It is quite possible that they lived with her father, Anthony Ament on his farm near present day Taylortown.
>>Pending research: Paul Trout continues to appear in the tax schedules on 8 Jul 1797 with 2 tithables, and again on 23 Aug 1799 with 1 tithable. He is also noted as being "levy free." It is not clear if he is related to Casper. Shenandoah tax books 1797-B:46 and 1799-B:45.
6 May 1797 - "Casper Troutt" shown as paying taxes for 5 horses. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1797.
13 Mar 1798 - Johannes born near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA, and was baptized two months later on 13 May 1798, sponsors: (uncle) Lorentz Ament and wife Barbara. Source: St. James United Chruch of Christ Register, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA, translated by Jerry and Tedi Jeen Mower, pg. 19.
>>Ed. note: As an interesting observation, entries for Casper and wife Maria alternate almost randomly between New Jerusalem Lutheran Church and St. James United Church of Christ (Reformed Lutheran), both in Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA. While based only on conjecture, this might suggest that Casper was of one leaning, and Maria the other, thus explaining their alternating entries between traditional and reformed Lutheran churches. As an alternate explanation, both churches were served by circuit riding pastors, and so they may have simply attended which ever church had a pastor that week or month.
>>Notes on names of the children: As was consistent with Palatine customs of the times, all their male children were named Johannes ____, an then called by the "Americanized" version of their second name, such as Johann Heinrich becoming simply "Henry" in common usage. Similarly, all daughters probably had the first name of "Anna," and then were called by the "Americanized" form of their second name. Hence, Anna Maria become "Mary Ann," and then was eventually called by her nickname "Molly."
11 Sep 1799 - Johann Paul born near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA. Baptized 20 Apr 1800, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, sponsor Elisabeth Wilhelm. Source: Marty Hiatt, Early Church Records of Loudoun County, Virginia 1745-1800 (chapter on New Jerusalem Lutheran Church records of baptisms, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA.), 1995, pg 224.
7 Feb 1800 - Michael, son of neighbor Frederick Lambert and wife Anna, baptized, sponsors: Caspar (Lothar) Traut and wife Anna Maria. Source: St. James United Chruch of Christ Register, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA.
>>Ed. note: The meaning of the "Lothar" entry after Casper's name is unknown. Could his name be "Lothar Casper Traut," and he preferred to use Casper? Lothar is an old German term for "warrior."
13 Nov 1800 - Anna Margareth born near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA, baptized at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church on 15 May 1802.
30 Nov 1800 - Casper and wife sponsors at baptism of Anamari, child of John Wentzel and Mari Magdelen, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA.
30 Nov 1803 - "Casper Traut" listed as the witness for the wedding of Michael Best and Nell Arenstrang at "Mr. Medder's Tavern," Frederick, Maryland. Source: Frederick Sheely Weiser, Records of Marriages and Burials in the Monocacy Church in Frederick County, Maryland and in the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in the City of Frederick, Maryland 1743-1811, Special Publication No. 38, The National Genealogical Society, Arlington, VA, pg. 71.
21 Mar 1804 - "Casper Troutt" shown as paying taxes for 6 horses. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1804.
15 Sep 1804 - Johann Samuel born, actual baptism date not recorded, sponsors (neighbor) Chonrath Schaeffer and wife. Source: St. James United Chruch of Christ Register, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA, pg 32.
1806 - "Casper Troutt" shown as having two white male tithables and paying taxes for 1 horse. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1806.
16 Dec 1806 - Anna Maria's mother, Maria Magdalena "Moley" Paulus Ament (age 72) dies and is buried at New Jerusalem Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA. It is presumed that her father, Johann Anthon Ament, began to live with them soon after, if they were not already living together. It is also possible that Casper Trout and wife Anna Maria Ament had been living on her father's farm the whole time, in that no deeds or property (land) tax records have yet been found for Casper Trout for Loudoun County, VA.
1806 - "Casper Troutt" shown as having two white male tithables (son Anthony listed by name) and paying $2.60 taxes for 5 horses. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1807.
13 May 1807 - Casper Trout is paid $1.59 for attending court three days as a witness for Joseph Smith against John Erskice (sp?). Loudoun cob Z:333
18 May 1807 - Johann Georg is born, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA.
8 Jul 1807 - Father-in-law Anthony Ament sells his 203 acre farm to Peter Hickman for the large sum of $4,060. Metes & bounds calls indicate that the farm is on Catocton (along Catocton Creek?), east side of Ferry Road, and mentions corners or adjoining lands of Col Clapham, Conrod Shavers, Davis, William Frymires, Lamparts, and son-in-law Samuel Brill. Water courses mentioned include Amonds & Frehamers Spring Branch, and Racelers Spring Branch. Witnesses to the deed include son-in-law Casper Trout, as well as John Hamilton and John Stoneburner of Hamilton's Mills (Downey Mill), just south of current Taylor Town. Loudoun deeds H:357.
>>Ed. note: This appears to be the last known entry in the Loudoun County noting Casper Trout as being present.
c. 1807/8 - Casper Trout and family, together with father-in law Johann Anthon Ament, move from near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA, to near Timberville, Rockingham, VA at about this time.
>>Ed. note: Casper Trout had at least two possible cousins and their families already living in Timberville and attending Rader Lutheran Church. Valentin Trout and wife Margreth Painter were living in the area and were buried in the old church cemetery in 1812 and 1815 respectively. Valentin was the son of Hans Nicholas, who had been killed in an accidental shooting death in 1753. Valentin's brother, George Michael Trout, wife Elizabeth Baer, and family also lived close by, with several of their children being married or baptized at Rader Lutheran Church. Could it be that Casper's decision to move to Timberville was influenced by having at least two distant relatives already well established in the local area and church?
>>Locator note: Timberville is 76 miles SE of Lovettsville and is 6 miles due west of New Market, Shenandoah, VA. Timberville is located on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, and only 3.6 miles SW of the Shenandoah County Line. Rockingham County was erected in 1778, and is bounded by it's parent county, Augusta County to the South, and Shenandoah County to the North.
1809 - Personal properly taxes for Rockingham County show Casper Trout with 2 white males over 16 and 5 horses. He is living in the North West District, implying that he may have been actually living somewhere west of Brocks Gap, which is 5 miles west of Timberville. Rockingham personal property taxes, 1809-2:26
>>Ed. note: Although not listed here, similar Rockingham tax entries continue for Casper Trout through 1816, usually with 2 white males over 16, and ranging from 4-7 horses.
7 Feb 1810 - Johann Heinrich "Henry" Trout born near Timberville, Rockingham, VA. Baptism date not recorded. Source: Record Book of the Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, VA (1762-1889 with interruptions), translated by Christopher Henry Droegemuller, pg. 127.
>>Locator note: The Rader Lutheran Church was established about 1765 and was located on Fort Run Creek about 1 mile NW of Timberville. The early log church has been replaced several times, and the congregation is now served by a very large and attractive brick edifice on the same site. A very early church cemetery overlooks the church from a hill on the west, while a large, modern cemetery is adjacent to the church. Site visited, October 1999.
1810 - Census records show the Casper Trout household living in Rockingham County, VA and including the following:
4 males under 10 (Johann Paul 9, Johann Samuel 6, Johann Georg 3, and Johann Heinrich infant?)
1 male 10 and under 16 (Johannes 12?)
2 males 16 and under 26 (Johann Anthon 22, Philip age ?)
0 males 26 and under 45
2 males 45 and up (Casper age 45, and an unknown elder?)
2 females under 10 (Ann Margretha 9, plus an unknown?)
1 female 10 and under 16 (Molly 15?)
3 females 16 and under 26 (Catherine Ann 16, Barbara age not known, plus an unknown?)
1 female 26 and under 45 (wife Anna Maria?)
0 females 45 and up
Census notes: The above census would imply that an elder lived with the family in addition to Casper and wife Anna Maria. This is believed to have been her father, Johann Anthon "Anthony" Ament, who is known to have later died in 1816 in Muskingum County, where they had just moved. Interestingly, the census also shows that they had 13 children at home, although only 11 children have been currently identified. Source: 1810 Census of Virginia, page 45 (some printings have Casper on page 32 instead).
Mar 1811 - Daughter Anna Maria ("Molly") marries Benjamin Wright, Rockingham County, VA. Rockingham bond dated 4 Mar 1811, A:606
19 May 1812 - Johan Anthon Trout marries Polly Wright in neighboring Shenandoah County (It should be recalled that Timberville is only 3.6 miles south of the Shenandoah County line).
21 Aug 1812 - Abraham born near Timberville, Rockingham, VA
Feb 1813 - Ann Catherina (age about 19) marries to Jacob C. Stoner in Rockingham County, VA. Jacob gives his bond to Casper Trout, her father on 10 Feb 1813. Rockingham bonds 2:727.
27 Mar 1816 - Casper Trout pays taxes for 2 white males over 16 and 4 horses. This is his last tax entry in Rockingham County, VA. Rockingham tb 1816:28
8 Sep 1816 - Anna Maria's father, Johann Anthon "Anthony" Ament, makes his will while still living in Rockingham County, and names Casper Trout as his executor.
1816 - Casper and family move from Rockingham County, VA, to Muskingum County, OH. It is possible that the actual location was in Section 13, Bearfield Township in what was to become Perry County only one year later ( 26 Dec 1817).
c 1818 - Anna Maria's father, Anthony Ament dies, probably in Muskingum County, OH. It is assumed that he had been living with daughter Anna, her husband Casper Trout, and family. Muskingham wb B:222-223, and probate case 277A.
30 Sep 1818 - Casper Trout purchases 160 acres, consisting of the SE4, Sec 36, T 14, R 14, from Thomas Ellison and his wife Eleanor of Muskingham County, OH for $600, moves family from Muskingum County, OH to York Twp, Morgan County, OH. Morgan deeds L:123.
>>Locator note: The Casper Trout farm was located along Ogg Creek (now known as James Lake Creek) and was situated immediately to the SE of Deavertown, York Twp, Morgan, OH, and was exactly 4 miles due west of the Henry Moore farm and grist mill along Island Run (Two of Casper's sons, Henry and George, would eventually marry Abigail and Jane, Henry Moore's daughters). In that the "panhandle" of York Twp, Morgan, OH adjoins Muskingum County from the south, and Bearfield Twp of Perry County from the north, this final move by Casper and his family may have entailed only a 3-4 miles. Deavertown had been laid out only three years before by Levi Deaver in 1815. Interestingly, a number of the early pioneers from/near Deavertown had also come west from Loudoun County, VA. In more exact terms, the Casper Trout farm was located at N 39 degree 43.953', W 82 degrees 01.543 (NAD27), 7.5' USGS "Deavertown, OH" quad.
1820 - Census records show Casper Trout living next to Levi Deaver (Deavertown) in York Twp, Morgan, OH.
1820 - The Evangelical Lutheran Church is formally organized, and a 20x30 log church costing $50 is erected at their church lands 2 miles NE of Deavertown by Rev. Samuel Kemerer. Casper Trout and wife (Anna Maria) are listed among the founding members. Services had previously been provided in area homes by circuit riding ministers, such as Andrew Hinkel in 1818 (who later married Casper's distant cousin Margaret Trout), and the congregation had been mentioned as early as the first joint Synod of Ohio in April 22-24, 1811. The church cemetery has stones dating from as early as 1802. One account indicates that many of the founding members were former Hessian Soldiers who were recruited near Truth, NJ, to come to Morgan County to help during Indian difficulties. The church is now known as Jerusalem Lutheran Church.
Oct 1824 - Casper Trout is listed in the poll records for having voted in local elections for a new Justice of the Peace (William Large, local wagon maker) for York Twp, Morgan, OH.
30 Mar 1831 - Casper Trout is granted final patent as entryman on 79.77 acres in the E2, SW4, Sec 13, R 14, T 13 in Bearfield Twp, Perry County, OH. This land had been purchased at the Zanesville Land Office. While details are still pending, Casper Trout also purchased the N2, SW4, Sec 12, T 13, Range 14, Bearfield Twp, Perry, OH. It is theorized, but not yet proven, that Casper originally settled on or near these lands in 1816 upon his original arrival in Ohio, and prior to his move to Morgan County in 1818. As an alternate explanation, this was simply an 1831 purchase in favor of gaining lands for his sons.
>>Locator note: The first tract was located 2.75 miles due south from the Casper Trout farm in the SE4 of Sec 36 adjoining Deavertown, York Twp, Morgan County. The tract was also .5 miles NNW from Portersville, Bearfield Twp, Perry, OH. The second tract lay just north of the first tract.
2 Apr 1832 - Actual patent document is signed in the name of Andrew Jackson, by his secretary A.J. Donnelson, for the lands purchased in Perry County noted in the 30 Mar 1831 entry above. U.S. Patent #3110 Source: BLM:OH0400_.099
14 Apr 1835 - Casper and wife Mary Ann sell the S2, SW4, Sec 12, R 14, T 13, Bearfield Twp, Perry County, to Peter Bond for $415.00. Perry deeds F:595.
1 Jan 1836 - Casper Trout and his wife Mary Ann sell the "30 Mar 1831" tract to son-in-law Jacob Stoner (husband of Catherine Trout) for $100. Perry deeds G:414.
1 Jan 1836 - Casper Trout and wife Mary Ann sell the N2, SW4, Sec 12, R 14, T 13, Bearfield Twp, Perry County, to son Johannes ("John") Trout for $324.00. Perry deeds G:231.
1 Feb 1836 - Casper Trout makes his last will and testament, as follows:
"I, Casper Trout, of the County of Morgan in the State of Ohio, do make and publish this, my last will and testament in manner and form following. That is to say, First, it is my will that my funeral expenses and all just debts be fully paid. Second, I give and devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary Ann Trout, in lieu of her dower, the Plantation on which we now reside situate in the County of Morgan in the State of Ohio, To Wit: the Southeast quarter of Section Thirty Six of Township fourteen of Range fourteen during her natural life, and also one Bay Mare, Saddle and bridle, two Cows, Six sheep, and one Sow and pigs, and as much of the household furniture as she may chose during her natural life as aforesaid, and at the decease of my said Wife, all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her as aforesaid, or so much as remains unexpended, to be sold by my Executors and be equally divided between my heirs. Third, the balance of my personal estate to be sold by executors as soon as convenient after my decease, and be equally divided between my heirs after paying my just debts and funeral expenses. And it is my will that my heirs shall not pay any interest on the note that I hold against them, and also the receipts (?) that I hold against my son Paul Trout and John Trout for a part of their legacy shall be deducted from their shares, and also Eight Dollars to be take from my son Paul's share. Fourth, I give and bequeath unto my son Abraham Trout the one third part of all the grain now on hand, and also one third of all the grain in the ground growing on said farm. Lastly, I hereby constitute and appoint my son-in-law John Younkin and my son George Trout to be my executors for this last will and testament. In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this first day of February, one thousand eight hundred and thirty six. (signed) Casper (his + mark) Trout" Source: Morgan wb 0:82. (courtesy Shirley Thrapp)
Feb 1837 - Casper Trout dies (age about 75) and is buried in Jerusalem Church Cemetery, York Twp, Morgan, OH.
>>Ed. note: Casper's wife, Anna Maria was later buried by his side following her death on 4 Aug 1849. While her marble stone is perfectly preserved and very clearly readable, Casper's stone was cut from a very soft brownstone material, and the entire center has fractured and shelled out as the result of over 160 years of freeze/thaw cycles. Text at the outer edges make it clear that he died in Feb 1837, but all record of his birth date and age is now totally lost. Site visited Oct 1999.
>>Locator note: Jerusalem Church Cemetery is located in Section 19, York Twp, Morgan, OH and is about 2 miles NE of Deavertown on SR 669, and about 1.14 miles SW of the Muskingum County line. Exact location is N 39 deg. 45.203'; W 82 deg. 0.788' (NAD27), 7.5' USGS Crooksville, OH" quad.
Mar 1837 - Casper Trout's will is filed, March Term, Morgan County Court of Common Pleas.
24 Sep 1838 - the court orders that the accounts of the executor of Casper Trout be filed at the next term of the court. Morgan court order book 1838:177.
>>Ed. note: As a result, the next term of the court orders that the remaining $237.26 in the possession of executor John Younkin be distributed among the heirs according to law.
4 Aug 1849 - Wife, Anna Maria Ament Trout, dies and is buried next to Casper in New Jerusalem Church Cemetery.
>>Ed. note: Interestingly, her funeral expenses included $8.00 paid to B. Holcomb for her coffin, $2.50 to E. Gutherie for funeral clothes, and $14.00 to Hawkins & Holliday for her grave stones (elaborate head stone and small foot stone). The total expenses equated to about two month's wages of the time. These were all local Deavertown merchants of the time.
15 Nov 1849 - Following the death of Anna Maria Ament Traut, executors (son-in-law) John Younkin and son George Trout held a "vendue" (public sale) of the personal property, so that the proceeds could be equitably distributed among the heirs at law. The interesting sale is recorded in detail over 2 1/3 pages of the Morgan County Estate Docket C:315-117.
>>Notes on estate sale: While many of the personal items are very routine (wash tubs, tea kettles, and such), several selected items are somewhat interesting and evoke images of Casper and Anna Maria's lives together. Examples include 2 dough troughs w/ paddles, one side saddle, 4 Windsor chairs, 1 arm chair, 2 rocking chairs, one reel (fishing?), 4 pewter plates, knives & forks (5 ea), 1 sausage stuffer, feathers and bed tick, 1 quilt, 1 large spinning wheel, and 1 small spinning wheel.
19 Dec 1849 - In a long series of individual deeds, each heir had previously sold their individual shares of the160 acre Deavertown tract to executor (son-in-law) John Younkin by this time, who on this date, sold the final shares of the undivided tract to close-by neighbor Thomas Longstreth for $2,000, thus closing out the estate. Morgan deed R:416. Also see Morgan deed P:367.
>>Ed. note: As a side note to Thomas Longstreth having purchased the Casper Trout farm, it is interesting that Gasper Trout, son of Abraham, and grandson of Casper Trout, married Amy E. Longstreth in 1858. Also a number of Longstreth's were neighbors of the Trout families living on the old Casper Trout lands in Bearfield Twp, Perry, County, some 3-4 miles south of the Casper Trout lands at Deavertown, York Twp, Morgan County. Families living on/near the Perry County lands included son John Trout and wife Polly Wright, Anna Catherine Trout and husband Jacob Stoner, and Anna Margretha Trout and husband John Younkin.
More About Casper Trout:
Burial: February 1837, Row G, Stone 30,Jerusalem Church Cemetery, York, Morgan, OH29
Census 1: 1800, Loudoun County, VA
Census 2: 1810, Rockingham County, VA, pg 45 (or pg 32)
Census 3: 1820, York Twp, Morgan, OH, pg 72, family 7
Census 4: 1830, York Twp, Morgan, OH, page 157, family 17
Fact-1: Death based on date of will (1837), and partial date on stone.
LDS AFN: 10G1-H41
Moved 1: 1816, Rockingham County, VA to Muskingum County, OH
Moved 2: Abt. 1809, Loudoun County, VA to Rockingham County, VA
Moved 3: 1818, Muskingam County, OH to Morgan County, OH
TFD: Trout Family Descendancy # VI-1122 (Knouse)
Will: 1837, Morgan County, OH WB O:82
Notes for Anna Maria Ament:
>>Notes on her name: Church records show her given name as "Anna Maria," and her maiden name is spelled at various times as "Ament, Amend, or Am Endt." Loudoun County land records seem to consistently spell the surname as "Amend" or "Ammend." To further confuse the issue, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery gravestones for the family spell the surname as both "Aument" and "Aumen." With regard to her given name, LDS records show Anna Maria Ament in it's "Americanized" form as "Mary Ann" (LDS AFN: 10G1-H57).
>>Notes on her date of birth: My actual examination on 24 Oct 1999 of her very well preserved gravestone indicates she died on 4 Aug 1849 ad the age of 82y, 1m 4d, or that is to say, she was born on 31 Jul 1767. Much confusion had been caused by LDS records (AFN:10G1-H57) which show her birth show 1778, as well as 1774 for husband Casper. Additionally, John A. Knouse, in his excellent "Trout Family Descendancy" shows her birth date as 31 Jul 1757. To further add to previous confusion, a typed transcription of her gravestone on file at the NSDAR Library shows her death as 4 Aug 1840, at age 23 years, 1 month, and 4 days. Considering the well preserved and very easily read gravestone, it is not clear why such information had varied so widely in published sources.
More About Anna Maria Ament:
Burial: Abt. August 6, 1849, Row G, Stone 29, Jerusalem Church Cemetery, York Twp, Morgan, OH30
Fact-1: See notes for birth date discussion.
LDS AFN: 10G1-H57
More About Casper Trout and Anna Ament:
Fact-1: Noted LDS IGI spells names as Caspar Trant and Mary Ament
LDS IGI: December 12, 1787, Batch M507711 1756-1885, Source 0013939 IT 46, Type: film, Printout: 1205005 film
Marriage: December 12, 1787, Frederick, Frederick, MD
Marriage Ceremony: December 12, 1787, Evangelical Reformed Church, Frederick, Frederick, MD by Rev. william Runckel31,32
Marriage witnesses: Virginia Ament and Joh. Krumbacher32
Children of Casper Trout and Anna Ament are:
i. Johann Anthon Trout, born July 7, 1788 in near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA33,34; died April 10, 1875 in Muskingum County, OH; married (1) Polly Wright May 19, 1812 in Shenandoah County, VA; born Abt. 1790; died Abt. 1832 in Muskingum County, OH?; married (2) Ann Elizabeth Kontner February 3, 1833 in Morgan County, OH35; born 1812 in PA; died Aft. 1860 in Muskingum County, OH?.
Notes for Johann Anthon Trout:
8 Sep 1837 - Anthony Trout, and his second wife, Ann Elizabeth Kontner, sell their undivided interest in the Casper Trout farm to John Houck and wife (Anthony's sister) Barbara Trout Houck for $100. In that Casper Trout's widow, Anna Maria Ament, was still living, it was subject to her "life estate." Morgan deeds H:52.
More About Johann Anthon Trout:
Babtized: New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA
Baptism witnesess: Anthon Amend and Maria Magdalena (maternal grandparents)
Burial: Abt. April 12, 1875, Blue Rock Cemetery, Muskingum County, OH
LDS IGI: Batch number C504811
Probable Namesake: Maternal Grandfather, Johann Anthon Ament
TFD: VII-11221 (John Knouse)
More About Polly Wright:
Burial: Abt. 1832, Muskingum County, OH?
More About Johann Trout and Polly Wright:
Marriage: May 19, 1812, Shenandoah County, VA
ii. Anna Catherina Trout, born September 5, 1789 in Shenandoah County, Va; died Aft. 1858 in OH; married Jacob C. Stoner Aft. February 10, 1813 in Rockingham County, VA36; born Abt. 1790 in MD or VA; died 1840 in Jackson, Wayne, OH.
Notes for Anna Catherina Trout:
Anna Catherina was most often known by the Americanized form, "Catherine Ann."
More About Anna Catherina Trout:
Babtized: Date not given, St. Pauls Partial Dutch Chapel, Shenandoah County, VA
Baptism witnesess: Margretha Schafferin
LDS AFN: WLXV-RL
TFD: VII-11223 (John Knouse)
Notes for Jacob C. Stoner:
1 Jan 1836 - Casper Trout and his wife Mary Ann sell the79.77 acres in the E2, SW4, Sec 13, R 14, T 13 in Bearfield Twp, Perry County, OH, to son-in-law Jacob Stoner (husband of Catherine Trout) for $100. Perry deeds G:414.
3 Mar 1840 - Jacob C. Stoner, and wife Anne Catherine Trout Stoner, of Jackson County, Ohio, in consideration of $20, deed to executor John Younkin, husband of Ann Margretha Trout Younkin, their share in the estate of Capser Trout, deceased. Morgan deeds J:92
More About Jacob C. Stoner:
LDS AFN: WLXV-QF
More About Jacob Stoner and Anna Trout:
Marriage: Aft. February 10, 1813, Rockingham County, VA36
Marriage Bond: February 10, 1813, Witness, Casper Trout, Rockingham County, VA , bonds 2:727
iii. Barbara Trout, born Abt. 1792 in near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA?; died Unknown; married John Houck May 4, 1820 in Muskingham County, OH; died Unknown.
Notes for Barbara Trout:
While no documentation has been found, it is highly likely that Barbara's true name was "Anna Barbara," based on the Trout/Palatine naming customs of the time.
More About Barbara Trout:
TFD: VII-11224 (John Knouse)
Notes for John Houck:
21 Apr 1840 - Joseph Houck and his wife, Barbara Trout Houck, sell their inherited share of the old Casper Trout farm to estate executor John Younkin, husband of heir Margaret Trout, for $312.50. Morgan deeds J:93.
More About John Houck and Barbara Trout:
Marriage: May 4, 1820, Muskingham County, OH
iv. Johann Philip Trout, born Abt. 1794 in Loudoun County, VA?; died Aft. 1850; married Rachel Haney December 18, 1842 in Morgan County, OH; born Abt. 1796; died Aft. 1850.
More About Johann Philip Trout:
Fact-1: Relationship not proven, may be of PA line instead
More About Johann Trout and Rachel Haney:
Marriage: December 18, 1842, Morgan County, OH
v. Anna Maria Trout, born Bef. 1795 in near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA?; died Unknown; married Benjamin Wright Aft. March 4, 1811 in Rockingham County, VA37; born Abt. 1790; died Unknown.
Notes for Anna Maria Trout:
Anna Maria Trout, named after her mother Anna Maria Ament, was often known in the Americanized form of the name as "Mary Ann," and most often called by her nickname, "Molly."
More About Anna Maria Trout:
Fact-1: Birth date estimated based on marriage date
TFD: VII-11222 (John Knouse)
More About Benjamin Wright and Anna Trout:
Marriage: Aft. March 4, 1811, Rockingham County, VA37
Marriage Bond: March 4, 1811, Casper, Anthony, and Jacob Trout, witnesses, Rockingham County, VA, bonds 2:606
vi. Johannes Trout, born March 13, 1798 in near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA38; died Bef. August 17, 1844 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, OH; married Sarah Younkin November 28, 1823 in Perry County, OH; born Abt. 1808 in Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA; died Aft. August 17, 1844 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, OH?.
Notes for Johannes Trout:
1 Jan 1836 - Casper Trout and wife Mary Ann sell the N2, SW4, Sec 12, R 14, T 13, Bearfield Twp, Perry County, to son John Trout for $324.00. Perry deeds G:231.
17 Aug 1844 - Sarah Younkin Trout, widow of John Trout, sells above tract to her brother John Younkin for $150.00. Perry deeds P:334.
More About Johannes Trout:
Babtized: May 13, 1798, St. James United Chruch of Christ Register, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA
Baptism witnesess: May 13, 1798, Lorentz Ament and wife Barbara
Burial: Bef. August 17, 1844, Bearfield Twp, Perry, OH?
TFD: VII-11225 (John Knouse)
More About Sarah Younkin:
Burial: Aft. August 17, 1844, Bearfield Twp, Perry, OH?
More About Johannes Trout and Sarah Younkin:
Marriage: November 28, 1823, Perry County, OH
Marriage Ceremony: John Younkin, J.P., Perry marriages 1:38 (recorded 22 Feb 1823)
vii. Johann Paul Trout, born December 11, 1799 in near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA39; died November 1, 1873 in Starr Twp, Hocking, OH40,41; married Mary Atkins April 4, 1822 in Morgan County, OH42; born October 6, 1804 in OH; died May 22, 1863 in Starr Twp, Hocking, OH.
Notes for Johann Paul Trout:
11 Dec 1799 - Johann Paul Trout born to Casper Trout and Anna Maria Ament near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA.
20 Apr 1800 - Johann Paul Trout baptized, New Jerusalem Lutheran Chruch, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA. Elisabeth Wilhem, witness. Source: Early Church Records of Loudoun County, VA 1745-1800 (chapter on New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Baptisms), Marty Hiatt, 1995, pg. 224.
>>Ed. note: Young Paul Trout moved with his parents from Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA to near Timberville, Rockingham, VA in about 1809 (at age 9 or 10), then on to Muskingum, OH in 1815, and finally Deavertown, York, Morgan, OH in 1818, when he was about 18-19 years old.
4 Apr 1822 - Paul Trout (age 23) marries Mary Atkins (age 18) Morgan County, OH.
1830 - Paul Trout and family listed as living with/next to brother John Trout and wife Sarah Younkin, Bearfield Twp, Perry, OH. This was probably in N2, SW4, Sec 12, R 14, T 13. Perry census, pg, 376
10 Mar 1836 - Land patent is issued (signature date) to Paul Trout for 39.4 acres in the NE4 SE4, Sec 23, T 13 N, R 17 W, Washington Twp, Hocking, OH. Sometime previous to this, Paul had made the required deposits at the Chillicothe Land Office. Source: Document 4239, BLM General Land Office Records, OH 0230_.230. Patent was also recorded in Hocking deeds J:623
>>Locator note: Land was located 3 miles due west of eventual Paul Trout farm 1.5 miles north of Starr P.O., Starr Twp, Hocking, OH. In more specific terms, the land is located at W 39 deg. 25.422', W 82 Deg. 25.446 (NAD27), New Plymouth, OH 7.5' USGS Quad.
c 1837 - Paul Trout purchases W 2 SW 4, Sec 24, T 13 N, R 17 W from Peter Bond. This land adjoined his previous patent land. (incomplete notes regarding deed date at this time) Hocking deeds D:293.
c. 1838 - Paul Trout sells above lands to John Brenner (incomplete notes regarding deed date at this time). Hocking deeds D:294.
c. 1838 - Paul Trout purchases lands in Sec. 20, T 12 S, R 16 W (final Paul Trout farm) and additional lands in Sec 7, T 12 S, R 16 W from Rachel Webb and Thomas Wright (incomplete notes regarding deed date at this time). Hocking deeds F:304
>>Ed. note: What may well be their old two story frame home still stands (abandoned) on the west side of route 328, 1.5 miles north of the village of Starr.
>>Locator note: What is presumed to be the Paul Trout house (abandoned) is located at UTM grid 17N 0383520E, 4363691N (NAD27), or N 39 deg. 24' 59.9", W 82 deg. 21' 14.0' (NAD27), Union Furnace, OH, 7.5' USGS quad.
>>Additional land notes: Numerous land transactions continue for Paul Trout, as well as his sons Isaac and Jacob. For Paul Trout, also see Hocking deeds J:488, K:161, L:538, K:94, L:368, O:281, and P:37. For Isaac Trout, see J:607, N:590, O:126, O:577, and P:381. For Jacob Trout, see K:157, M:496, and P:336.
1840 - Paul Trout and family shown as living in Starr Twp, Hocking, OH. Hocking census pg 164.
17 May 1847 - Johann Paul Trout and wife Mary Atkins sell their inherited interest in the Casper Trout farm to estate executor John Younkin (husband of Paul's sister Margaret) for $22.50. Morgan deeds P:365.
1850 - Paul Trout and family shown as living in Starr Twp, Hocking, OH. Hocking census pg. 782
1860 - Paul Trout and family shown as living in Starr Twp, Hocking, OH. Hocking census pg. 179
22 May 1863 - Paul Trout's wife, Mary Atkins, age 58-6-28, dies and is buried in Starr Cemetery.
1 Nov 1873 - Paul Trout dies, age 72-10-20, Starr Twp, Hocking, OH. Paul is buried in the Starr Cemetery, which is a little less than .5 miles SSW of Starr P.O.
>>Locator note: Starr Cemetery is located at N 39 deg 23.570', W 82 deg. 21.974' (NAD27), Union Furnace, OH 7.5' USGS Quad.
9 Jun 1874 - Estate records filed for Paul Trout at #0762, although recently re-indexed as "Estate #982." (this is a fairly thick probate file) Hocking, Records of Death, Probate Court, pg 54.
More About Johann Paul Trout:
Baptism: April 20, 1800, NewJerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA43
Baptism witnesess: April 20, 1800, Wilhelm, Elisabeth
Burial: Abt. November 3, 1873, Starr Cemetery, Starr Twp, Hocking, OH
Census 1: 1830, Perry County, OH
Census 2: 1840, Star twp, Hocking, OH
Census 3: 1850, Star twp, Hocking, OH
TFD: VII-11226 (John Knouse)
More About Mary Atkins:
Burial: Abt. May 25, 1863, Starr Cemetery, Starr Twp, Hocking, OH
More About Johann Trout and Mary Atkins:
Marriage: April 4, 1822, Morgan County, OH44
Marriage Ceremony: April 4, 1822, Married by Michael George, Justice of the Peace, Morgan County, OH44
viii. Anna Margaretha Trout, born November 27, 1800 in near Lovettsville, Loudoun County, VA; died January 11, 1892 in Bearfiled Twp, Perry, OH; married John Younkin February 8, 1821 in York Twp, Morgan County, OH; born July 27, 1791 in Bucks County, PA?; died July 12, 1881 in Bearfield Twp, Perry, OH.
Notes for Anna Margaretha Trout:
LDS files show her name as "Elizabeth 'Margaret' Trout" (LDS AFN: 10G1-H6F)
More About Anna Margaretha Trout:
Babtized: May 15, 1802, NewJerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA
Baptism witnesess: May 15, 1802, Nelly Ernest __?
Burial: January 13, 1892, Holcomb Church Cemetery, Bearfield, Perry, OH
LDS AFN: 10G1-H6F
LDS IGI: Batch number C504811
TFD: VII-11227 (John Knouse)
Notes for John Younkin:
2 Feb 1848 - John Younkin (husband of Anna Margretha Trout) purchases all interests of Josheph and Sarah Helmick in the the SE4, Sec 36, T 14, R 14 (the farm of Caper Trout, deceased). Morgan deeds P:367.
More About John Younkin:
Burial: July 15, 1881, Holcomb Church Cemetery, Bearfield Twp, Perry, OH
LDS AFN: 10FW-GGD
More About John Younkin and Anna Trout:
Marriage: February 8, 1821, York Twp, Morgan County, OH
ix. Johann Samuel Trout, born September 15, 1804 in near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA45; died Aft. 1850 in Brush Twp, Muskingham, OH?; married Jane Welsh June 7, 1829 in Belmont County, OH; born 1809 in VA; died Aft. 1850 in Brush Twp, Muskingham, OH?.
Notes for Johann Samuel Trout:
26 Dec 1839 - Samuel Trout and his wife, Jane Welsh Trout, sell their undivided inherited interest in the Casper Trout farm to estate executor John Younkin (his wife, Margaret, was Samuel's sister) for $100. In that Casper Trout's widow, Anna Maria Ament, was still living, it was subject to her "life estate." Morgan deeds J:91.
9 Feb 1883 - Samuel Trout and wife Jane Welsh execute an agreement in which, in consideration of $800.00, they deed the E2 of S2 of NW4 Sec 26 , R 14, T 14 to their son-in-law Leander Lawson and daughter Cynthia Ann Trout Lawson, in exchange for their support during their remaining lives, as well as a promise to pay Cynthia's sister Carloline $100 at the time of their death, as well as paying their funeral expenses. Morgan deeds 30:244 and 30:245.
More About Johann Samuel Trout:
Babtized: Aft. September 15, 1804, St. James United Church of Christ, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA
Baptism witnesess: Conrath Schaffer and wife
Census: 1850, Brush Twp, Muskingam, OH, pg 68, family 950
TFD: VII-11229 (John Knouse)
More About Jane Welsh:
Fact-1: 1850, Census shows place of birth as PA
More About Johann Trout and Jane Welsh:
Marriage: June 7, 1829, Belmont County, OH
x. Johann Georg Trout, born September 25, 1806 in near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA; died Aft. 1875 in York Twp, Morgan, OH?; married Jane Moore December 6, 1827 in Morgan County, OH46; born January 23, 1809 in Ross County, OH; died January 25, 1870 in Deerfield Twp, Morgan, OH.
Notes for Johann Georg Trout:
6 Dec 1827 - Johann Georg Trout (age 20) marries Jane Moore (age 18), daughter of Henry Moore, Morgan County, OH.
2 Jul 1836 - In a series of legal actions concluding on this date, the courts award George Trout $186.28, as collection of a defaulted debt to the same by Isaac Moore. George Trout was the husband of Jane Moore, the sister of Isaac Moore. Morgan court orders 1836: 575.
21 May 1846 - George Trout and his wife Jane Moore sell their inherited share of the Casper Trout farm (SE4 Sec 36, T 14, R 14) to Jospeh Helmick for $150. Morgan deeds N:255.
21 Jul 1858 - George Trout pruchases the SE4, Sec 7, T 9, R 13, from Jospeh Helmick and wife Sarah for $1,000.00. Morgan deeds 3:506.
>>Locator note: The George Trout farm would have been about 1 mile SSE of his father, Casper Trout's farm near Deavertown, Morgan, OH.
25 Jan 1870 - Jane Moore Trout dies, Deerfield Twp, Morgan, OH.
23 Feb 1875 - George Trout sells the SE4, Sec 7, T 9, R 13, containing 163 3/4 acres to Miriam Conn for $4,000.00. Morgan deeds 22:123.
More About Johann Georg Trout:
Baptism: May 18, 1807, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA
Baptism witnesess: May 18, 1807, Johannes Stautzenberger and Margretha
Census: 1830, York Twp, Morgan, OH, page 157, family 27
TFD: VII-1122A (John Knouse)
More About Jane Moore:
Burial: Abt. January 27, 1870, Row D, Stone 19, Jerusalem Church Cemetery, York, Morgan, OH
Cause of Death: Heart Trouble
More About Johann Trout and Jane Moore:
Marriage: December 6, 1827, Morgan County, OH46
Marriage Ceremony: December 6, 1827, Michael George, Justice of the Peace, Morgan County, OH46
2 xi. Johann Heinrich Trout, born February 7, 1810 in near Timberville, Rockingham County, VA; died Abt. 1841 in Hocking County, OH?; married Abigail Moore December 25, 1833 in Hocking County, OH.
xii. Abraham Trout, born August 21, 1812 in near Timberville, Rockingham Coutny, VA47; died Aft. 1850 in York Twp, Morgan, OH?; married Margaret Smith December 6, 1832 in Morgan County, OH48; born December 1815 in NC; died November 7, 1850 in York Twp, Morgan, OH.
Notes for Abraham Trout:
It is probable that his true name was "Johann Abraham," as was the Trout/Palatine naming custom of the time.
More About Abraham Trout:
Baptism: August 30, 1812, Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, Rockingham, VA49
Baptism witnesess: John Haeter & wf. Christina50
Census: 1850, York Twp, Morgan, OH, pg 82, family 371
TFD: VII-1122B (John Knouse)
More About Margaret Smith:
Burial: Abt. November 9, 1850, Jersusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery, York Twp, Morgan, OH
More About Abraham Trout and Margaret Smith:
Marriage: December 6, 1832, Morgan County, OH51
Marriage Ceremony: December 6, 1832, Nicholas Swingle, Justice of the Peace, Morgan County, OH51
6. Henry Moore, born Bet. 1770 - 1780 in PA; died Abt. April 1831 in York Twp, Morgan, OH. He married 7. unk Abt. 1802 in OH?.
7. unk, born Bet. 1770 - 1780; died Bef. 1824 in York Twp, Morgan, OH?.
Notes for Henry Moore:
>>Source note: A major source of information on Henry Moore and family is the detailed research by George & Phyllis (Moore) Bruggeman. The following also includes edited notes from their excellent research.
1770-1780 - Henry Moore born in PA.
circa 1802 - Henry Moore marries first to unknown.
19 Jun 1804 - Henry Moore is listed as an "entryman" [original purchaser from the government] of 160 acres in the NW4, Sec 25, T 12, R 20, Clear Creek Twp, Fairfield County, Ohio. The purchase was made at the Chillicothe Land Office - quite a trip from Zanesville in those very early days when all was wilderness. The account shows that Henry paid by a "cash and stock account", making four equal payments of $80 in 1804, 1806, 1807 and 1808. Chillicothe Land Office B:93
>>Ed. note: The adjoining quarters were purchased later by John Shoemaker and John GrahamIn "Pioneer Period and Pioneer People of Fairfield County, Ohio" Wiseman, 1901, it is said at page 104 that "The Shoemakers, John and Jacob, were undoubtedly the first settlers of this township [Clear Creek], as early as 1797 . . . ." It went on to note that another early settler, John Leist, was born in 1784 in Northampton County, PA. These notes may be useful in researching the origins of the Moore family lines in Pennsylvania.
1808 - Henry Moore makes final payment for lands previously mentioned in NE4, Sec 25, T 12, R 20, Clear Creek Twp, Fairfield County, Ohio.
17 Jan 1809 - Jane Moore born in Ross County, Ohio.
early 1817 - Henry Moore has relocated to Washington County, OH, by this time, or possibly even earlier.
17 May 1817 - Abbigail born, probably Washington County, OH
25 May 1818 - Henry Moore, who listed his current address as Washington County, OH, purchases 80.15 acres along Island Run in the W2, SE4, Sec 35, T 10, R 13, York Twp, Morgan, OH for $160.30. This tract would become the Moore farm and grist mill. Recorded in the Zanesville Land Office, Muskingum County, General Land Office folio 8:81, purchase date 25 May 1818, certificate #5169 dated 25 Aug 1818.
>>Ed. note: The comment regarding Washington County as his current place of residence may not be as straight-forward as it first appears to be. Although the Ohio Legislature had "created" Morgan County several months before from a portion of Washington County on 26 Dec 1817, the new county was not actually organized (county courts and record systems established) until 1819. Accordingly, in the interim (1818), it would have been fairly reasonable to list Washington County as an address, even if he was living in what would later become organized as Morgan County. Therefore, his "address" in 1818 is ambiguous; It could have been either in Washington County proper, or in the emerging Morgan County. Additionally, daughter Abigail, born 17 May 1817, could have been born in the future Morgan County. Carried to the logical extension, it is "possible" that Henry Moore had located on Island Run by early 1817 (or even earlier), and did not perfect his title to the land until the following year.
>>Proximity note: The Henry Moore farm and grist mill were exactly 4 miles east of the Casper Trout farm at Deavertown, York Twp, and the home of son Henry Trout, future husband of Abigail Moore, as well as son George Trout, future husband of Jane Moore.
1820 - Census records show Henry Moore and family living in York Twp, Morgan, OH.
1821 - Henry Moore is listed as serving on the Morgan County Grand Jury.
11 Nov 1822 - Henry Moore files a lawsuit against Thomas Campbell, who owned adjacent land and a competing grist mill in Deerfield Twp. Based on research by George Bruggeman, the case appears to involve mutual claims for work each had allegedly done for the other, but for which they were not paid, including Henry having made fence rails for Thomas Campbell. Of greatest importance, Henry had let Campbell use part or all of his real property, extending the lease from year to year, but allegedly not having been paid part or perhaps even all of the rent. It was a long, drawn out affair, despite the fact that both sides initially submitted the matter to three men of the community for arbitration. Initially, the verdict was in favor of Henry, but Thomas Campbell appealed, claiming that Henry had been allowed to testify without him being present. The judges found this to be a valid claim, and vacated the judgment, scheduling the matter for a full jury trial. However, the matter was dismissed in November, 1823, by mutual consent of the parties, at the cost of the Plaintiff (Henry Moore). Perhaps there was a settlement. The court costs, mostly levied against Henry, were huge (compared to the amount claimed to have been involved), and adding attorney fees to that, it must have been getting just too financially prohibitive for both sides to proceed further. Some things never change! Source: George Bruggeman.
by 1823 - Henry Moore establishes a grist mill on his above noted farm on Island Run, on the line between York and Deerfield Townships, Morgan County, OH.
>>Ed. note: Rather vigorous and sometimes contentious competition was experienced with James Campbell, who operated a mill on near by on Oil Spring Run. A separate reference is made to previously mentioned Thomas Campbell (see 11 Nov 1822) also operating a mill on Island Run. Source: History of Morgan County, Ohio, Charles Robertson, M.D., 1886, pp 146 and 371.
>>Locator note: The mill was in the W2 of the SE4, Sec 35, T10, Range 13, York Twp, Morgan, OH. Later Morgan County plat books (1869, 1880, 1890, and 1900) show the mill race and mill being in parcel #13 along the north bank of Island Run, with an additional parcel attached as #16, all being excepted from the W2, of the SE4, Sec35, which is listed as parcel #9. In exact terms, the main Henry Moore farm and grist mill were located at N 39 degrees, 43' 24", W 81 degrees, 56' 8", or UTM 17N 0419806E, 43977278N (NAD27), USGS 7.5' Rokeby Lock, Ohio quad.
>>Site notes: In an on-site examination (25 Oct 1999), the mill head race leading to a depressed square in the meadow clearly marks the location of the mill, or at least the mill replacing the first Henry Moore version. On 2 Apr 1860, Francis J. Fisher purchased the mill seat from Goodline Harsh for $500 (Morgan deeds 5:331), either repaired the old Moore Mill ruins or erected an entirely new mill, and operated same at least until about 1890, with the value dropping steadily until that date. The current owners, Andy and LouAnne Swingle, live in a very early house on the site (to which they have added numerous additions) which may be the original Henry Moore house. They have a very old, small mill stone on their back porch. Wayne and Marylou Eppley, who live fairly close by, have a very large runner stone and bed stone in their front yard, which Wayne reports having removed from the old mill site some years ago.
>>Area notes: It should also be noted that an additional unrelated mill site is located less than 1/4 mile up Island Run at a location still marked by the historic Helmick Mills Covered Bridge. it was here, at the small, picturesque falls and swimming hole just below the covered bridge, that (Joseph?) Helmick operated a grist mill on the south side of the creek, and a saw mill on the north side. Floods have scoured nearly all traces of these early mills from the small gorge beneath the covered bridge. Future research into the Moore Mill should take care not to confuse the Moore Mill site and Helmick Mill site, which were almost within sight of each other.
May 1823 - Henry Moore is elected to sit as one of 12 male jurors, in addition to a three-judge court, on a civil case brought by a Philip Moore (no known relation), plaintiff, versus Benjamin W. Talbert, defendant, seeking $500 in damages based upon Talbert's alleged malpractice as a Justice of the Peace.
15 Mar 1824 - Henry Moore, "in consideration of love an affection" for his oldest son, Jacob, formally deeds to him one cow and calf. Morgan deeds A:342.
>>Ed. note: The reasons for such a formal document are not clear, unless they in some way related to inheritance requirements rights of the oldest son.
31 Oct 1824 - Henry Moore marries 2d to Rebecca McConnaha, Morgan County, OH.
1826 - Henry Moore is listed as serving on the Morgan County Grand Jury.
1 May 1829 - Henry Moore is issued a patent for 75.40 acres of adjoining land in the W2 NW4, Sec 1, T9, R13, Deerfield Twp, Morgan, OH, for $94.25 ($1.25 an acre) paid in cash at the Zanesville Land Office. U.S. Patent #1999, signed by Andrew Jackson. Source: BLM:OH0380_.004
17 Jul 1830 - Henry Moore and wife Rebecca sell the W2 of NW4, Sec 1, T 9, R 13, containing 75.40 acres to Daniel Eavline and William Eavline for $100.00. Morgan deeds E:142.
Ed. note: This purchase of a patent, then sale only 14 months later resulted in a profit of only $5.75.
c. April 1831 - Henry Moore dies, York Twp, Morgan, OH.
May 1831 - The widow, Rebecca, in a petition reviewed in the May Term, 1831, requests that since Henry Moore died intestate (without a will), sons Isaac and Enos be appointed by the court to administer the estate. Morgan County, Court of Common Pleas, May Term - 1831 (page number not recorded).
11 Aug 1831 - "John Moore, aged twenty years, came into court and made choice of John Clemons as his guardian, wherefore it is ordered by the Court that he be appointed such guardian with Timothy Gaylord his security in the sum of three hundred dollars." Morgan County, Court of Common Pleas, August Term, A.D. 1831, pg 190.
11 Aug 1831 - " Harvey Moore & Abigal Moore came into Court and made choice of John Shutt as their guardian, wherefore it is ordered by the Court that he be appointed such guardian upon his giving his bond with Wm. Hawkins & Alexander Simpson his securities in the sum of four hundred dollars." Morgan County, Court of Common Pleas, August Term, A.D. 1831, pg 190.
>>Ed. note: Abigail Moore would have been 14 years old at this time.
11 Aug 1831 - Silas Moore (age 18) selects James Frisby as guardian. Morgan County, Court of Common Pleas, August Term, A.D. 1831, pg 191.
>>Ed. note: Mary A (age 16), Michael, and Susanna, also select John Shutt as guardian, although the actual selection entry has not been located. See reference in entry on for Morgan County, Court of Common Pleas, May Term, A.D. 1832, page 272.
13 Aug 1831 - Rather than wait an indefinite period of time for the estate to be settled, two of Henry Moore's older sons, Jacob and Edward Tiffin, elect to sell out their shares in their father's estate for $150 apiece to their brothers Enos and Isaac, who are the administrators of the estate. These transactions were signed before Justices of the Peace (Jacob apparently signed his name, and Edward Tiffin made his "X" mark) on November 5, 1831, and recorded at the McConnelsville Courthouse, Morgan County, Ohio, on July 23, 1832. Morgan deeds D:507 & 508.
>>Ed. note: By selling out their shares early, Jacob and Edward Tiffin not only unwittingly avoided the later legal difficulties suffered by the other heirs when Issac defaulted on distributing their shares, but also actually received slightly more ($150) than what their adjudicated shares would have been ($147.50).
23 Feb 1832 - The seven minor children of Henry Moore; John, Silas, Harvey, Abigail (age 14), Michael, Mary and Susanna Moore, all by guardians, file suit against the widow, (second wife) Rebecca, and the adult children, Isaac, Jacob, Edward Tiffin, Enos, Johan Georg Trout [ husband of Jane Moore, son of Casper Trout, and brother of Johann Heinrich Trout, future husband of Abigail Moore ) and Jane Moore. The purpose of the suit was to preserve the rights of the minor heirs by partitioning Henry's real property, the SE4, Sec 35, R 13, T 10 , York Twp, Morgan, OH, where they lived and their father Henry had operated the family grist mill. The suit alleged that the property "is now quite unproductive to our wards (i.e. the minor plaintiffs) and as it is of a perishable nature we pray that the petition be granted, setting off to each one his and her share in severalty."
>>Ed. note: Based on the assumption that the above listing of the seven minor children was in rough birth order, this information, when viewed within the context of the known birth dates of Mary and Abagail, is useful in estimating the approximate birth dates of these minor children. It can be assumed that all seven minor children were born after February, 1811, based on the observation that all children born before that date were 21 years old or older in Feb 1832.
>>Element of Proof: The above case is an important link proving that Abigail Moore, wife of Henry Trout, was the daughter of Henry Moore, and the sister of Jane Moore, who married George Trout, brother of Henry. George and Henry were the sons of Casper Trout, whose farm was 4 miles west of the Henry Moore farm and grist mill. For further links and discussion, see the notes for Johann Heinrich "Henry" Trout, husband of Abigail Moore.
>>Notes on the mill: Having been built in or just before 1823, the heavy wooden machinery, such as the waterwheel, gears and drive trains, would have been near the end of it's useful life in 1832, thus being nearly due for a heavy and very costly re-outfitting by a skilled millwright. Faced with this pending expense, coupled with their desire to use any legacy to improve their own farms or prospects, it made perfect sense to sell the estate and distribute the proceeds among the heirs at law.
12 Mar 1832 - In a confusing deed which occurs after the death of Henry Moore, Alvah Buckingham and wife Ann sell the E2 of the SE4, Sec 35, T 10, R 13, to Henry Moore for $120.00. Morgan deeds D:411.
>>Ed. note: Apparently, this deed formalizes and records a transaction entered into by Henry Moore before his death, and completes the SE4 of Sec 35. Henry Moore had been the "entryman" for the W2 of the SE4 (see 25 May 1818), and had built his mill and farm on that 80 acres. This second purchase of 80 acres was for land laying just to the E of the Mill, and down stream on Island Run as it turns to the SE. The road to the Moore Mill from the Helmick Covered Bridge area once continued on past the Moore Mill down stream, but has now been abandoned for many years.
May 1832 - Since none of the defendants (the adult heirs) had made appearances in court to oppose the Feb 1832 petition to partition, it is so ordered by the court. Three individuals are commissioned to set off and divide the lands and then report their proceeding to the Court. Morgan County, Court of Common Pleas, May Term, A.D. 1832, page 272.
18 Oct 1832 - The Court accepts a report by the appointed commissioners indicating that they could not partition the property as directed by the court without injuring the value of the property, and instead offering an appraisal of the holdings at $2,120. Accordingly, the court accepts the appraisal, and orders the Sheriff to sell the premises, subject to to widow's right of dower. Morgan County, Court of Common Pleas, Oct Term A.D. 1832.
24 Nov 1832 - The Sheriff, having received a certified copy of the court order two days before, gives notice by advertisement in the Genius of Liberty (McConnelsville Newspaper), that the property would be offered for sale, between the hours of 10am and 4pm on 25 Dec 1832 at the courthouse door, subject to the widow's right of dower.
25 Dec 1832 - The Sheriff's sale is held from 10am to 4pm on Christmas day, as advertised by prior notice, and is sold by the Sheriff to Isaac Moore, who had made the highest bid of $1800.
4 May 1833 - Court minutes for the May Term, 1833 approve the Sheriff's sale to Isaac Moore, and acknowledge that the amount due to each of the minor heirs had been secured by bond with surety to be paid them as they severally come of age, with interest. Morgan County, Court of Common Pleas, May Term A.D. 1833, pg. 386.
>>Ed. note: Isaac Moore's apparent complete failure to eventually distribute the shares due the minor heirs as they came of age later became the basis for several vigorous court actions against Isaac by Henry Trout and wife Abigail Moore, as well as his bother George Trout and wife Jane Moore. All such actions were styled as debt collection suits, based on his wrongful "detention" of their due shares when they came of age.
30 Sep 1837 - As part of the minutes of the September Term 1837, Court of Common Pleas, which finds in favor of the plaintiffs against Isaac Moore, an explanatory reference is made to monies due from Isaac Moore to "John Shutt as Guardian for Abigail Moore and payable to said Shutt or his ward, now Abigail Trout, May 13th, 1833, for the sum of one hundred and forty seven dollars fifty cents with interest from date..." George Trout, husband of Abigail's sister, Jane Moore, had also filed similar debt recovery actions against Isaac Moore, and had even sought his arrest when Isaac Moore failed to respond or appear in court.
>>Element of Proof: This entry, showing Abigail Moore, now Abigail Trout, wife of Henry Trout, in combination with a series of similar documents, is a main element of proof that Henry Trout, son of Casper Trout, was married to Abigail Moore, daughter of Henry Moore, all of York Twp, Morgan County, OH.
More About Henry Moore:
Burial: Abt. April 1831, York Twp, Morgan, OH?
Census 1: 1820, York Twp, Morgan, OH, pg 92, family 1
Census 2: 1830, York Twp, Morgan, OH, 157, family 6
More About unk:
Burial: Unknown, York Twp, Morgan, OH?
More About Henry Moore and unk:
Marriage: Abt. 1802, OH?
Children of Henry Moore and unk are:
i. Jacob Moore, born March 9, 1803 in OH; died July 2, 1889 in Mt. Hope Twp, McLean, IL; married Bethia Edwards December 6, 1824 in Deerfield Twp, Morgan, OH; died Unknown.
Notes for Jacob Moore:
>>Source note: A major source of information on Henry Moore and family is the detailed research by George & Phyllis (Moore) Bruggeman. The following is based directly on edited notes from their excellent research.
15 Mar 1824 - Henry Moore, "in consideration of love an affection" for his oldest son, Jacob, formally deeds to him one cow and calf. Morgan deeds A:342.
>>Ed. note: The reasons for such a formal document are not clear, unless they in some way related to inheritance requirements rights of the oldest son. Regardless, the deed language does confirm his status as "oldest son."
1825 - Jacob purchases 48 acres in Sec 36, T 11, R 12 from Daniel Eveland for $100. Morgan deeds B:46
1826 - Jacob and wife Bethiah transferred to William Nott 80 acres in Sec 20, T 11, R 12, for $16. Witness was brother Isaac Moore. Morgan deeds B:221
1827 - Jacob and wife Bethiah sell 23 acres in sec 3, T 9, R 13, (appears to have been wife Bethiah's property) to George Story to for $100. Morgan deeds C:23
1827 - Jacob purchases 37.25 acres in Sec 3, T 9, R 13, from Charles Fredrick Moore and wife Dorothy for $120. Morgan deeds B:518
1830 - Jacob and wife Bethiah sell 37 acres in Sec 3, T 9, R 13 to Jacob W. Stanbery for $200 Morgan deeds D:118
1830 - Jacob Moore purchases 37 acres in Sec 3, T 9, R 13 from Jacob W. Stanbery for $250. Morgan deeds D:186.
>>Ed. note: The last three transactions appear to be for the same piece of land located on the South Branch, about 1.25 miles upstream from the Henry Moore Grist Mill and farm.
30 Aug 1831 - Jacob Moore receives the sum of $150, described as his legacy from his father's estate, from Isaac & Enos Moore, the administrators to the estate of Henry Moore, for which he agrees to release and discharge Isaac and Enos from further obligations they might have towards him for any claims arising out of the father's estate. Recorded 23 Jul 1832. Morgan deeds D:507.
>>Ed. note: Note that on the same date, the same transaction was entered into between Edward Tiffin Moore and his brothers Isaac and Enos.
1833 - Jacob Moore and wife Bethia sell lands in Sec 2, T 9, R 13 to James Phillips for $45. J:386.
1833 - Jacob and wife Bethiah transferred 60 acres to Thomas Campbell in Sec 3, T 9, R 13, for $400. Morgan deeds E:483
1841 - Jacob Moore and family relocate to Sec 32, Mt. Hope Twp, McLean County, IL.
Ed. note: For truly outstanding research regarding Jacob Moore's grist mill on Sugar Creek at this location, see the George & Phyllis Bruggeman web page at:
<http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/GBrugge/MooreGR2.htm>
More About Jacob Moore and Bethia Edwards:
Marriage: December 6, 1824, Deerfield Twp, Morgan, OH
ii. Isaac Moore, born Bet. 1804 - 1808; died Unknown; married Ruhanna McConnaha November 1, 1827 in Morgan County, OH; died Unknown.
Notes for Isaac Moore:
1 Nov 1827 - Isaac Moore marries Ruhanna McConnaha.
31 May 1830 - John Jacob Brock and his wife Catharine sell to Isaac Moore for $165 the parcel of land lying in the W2 of the SW4, Sec 35, Twp 10, R 13, Deerfield Twp, Morgan County, OH. The deed is recorded March 13, 1832. Morgan deedsD:410
2 Jul 1836 - In a series of legal actions concluding on this date, the courts award George Trout $186.28, as collection of a defaulted debt to the same by Isaac Moore. George Trout was the husband of Jane Moore, the sister of Isaac Moore. Morgan court orders 1836: 575.
30 Sep 1837 - Henry Trout and Abigail (Moore) his wife, for the use of brother Harvey I. Moore, appear in court to recover a debt of $147.50 and $21.94 in damages from Isaac Moore, her brother. Morgan court order book 1837: 70.
>>Ed. note: As explained elsewhere, Isaac and brother Enos had been the administrators of their fathers estate, and Isaac had apparently defaulted in his obligations to distribute the proceeds to several of the heirs (his younger siblings) as they came of age.
More About Isaac Moore:
Census: 1830, York Twp, Morgan, OH, page 157, family 9
More About Isaac Moore and Ruhanna McConnaha:
Marriage: November 1, 1827, Morgan County, OH
iii. Edward Tiffin Moore, born Bet. 1804 - 1810; died Unknown; married Jemimah Ferrell August 11, 1828 in Morgan County, OH; died Unknown.
Notes for Edward Tiffin Moore:
>>Source note: A major source of information on Henry Moore and family is the detailed research by George & Phyllis (Moore) Bruggeman. The following is based directly on edited notes from their excellent research.
13 Aug 1831 - Edward Tiffin Moore receives the sum of $150, described as his legacy from his father Henry's estate, from Isaac & Enos Moore, the administrators to the estate of Henry Moore, for which he agreed to release and discharge Isaac and Enos from further obligations they might have towards him for any claims arising out of the father's estate. Recorded 23 Jul 1832. Morgan deeds D:508
>>Ed. note: Note that on the same date, the same transaction was entered into between Jacob Moore and his brothers Isaac and Enos.
29 Sep 1831 - Mortgage made by Edward Tiffin Moore of Morgan County, in consideration of $300 paid to him by John Shutt, giving the latter a lien on his 10 acres, being the NW4 of the NE4, Sec 9, T 9, R 13, being part of lands sold at the Zanesville Land Office. The last payment of the loan repayment was due 1 April 1835. There is a written note in the margin of the mortgage indicating that in September 1835, Shutt acknowledged full repayment of the loan. Recorded 30 Sep 1831. Morgan deeds D:316.
>>Ed. note: It should be recalled that Abigail Moore selected John Shutt as her Guardian in the following month, Aug 1831.
15 Oct 1831 - Recorded a transfer of two tracts of land, the first containing 39 acres in the NW4, Sec 32, T 10, R 13, and the second containing 10 acres in Sec 30, T 10, R 13, by John Wiley & wife and Edward T. Moore & Jemimah Moore his wife of Morgan County, to James Warren of Muskingum County, for $275. Edward and Jemimah both signed with their mark "X". Recorded 26 Apr 1833. Morgan deeds D:739.
27 Mar 1832 - Edward T. Moore and Gemimah (sic) his wife deeded to George Mauk for $450 "all that messuage or lot of land lying and being in the Township & County aforesaid [Deerfield Township, Morgan County], Beginning at the North West corner of the North East quarter of Section nine in Township nine and Range thirteen and from thence East eight rods to a stake thence South twenty rods to a stake thence West eight rods to a stake, and thence North twenty rods to the place of beginning containing ten acres of land; together with all and singular the buildings ways woods watercourses rights liberties privileges hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging . . . " Recorded 10 Aug 1832. Morgan deeds D:524.
More About Edward Tiffin Moore:
Census: 1830, York Twp, Morgan, OH, pg 157, family 8
More About Edward Moore and Jemimah Ferrell:
Marriage: August 11, 1828, Morgan County, OH
iv. Jane Moore, born January 23, 1809 in Ross County, OH; died January 25, 1870 in Deerfield Twp, Morgan, OH; married Johann Georg Trout December 6, 1827 in Morgan County, OH52; born September 25, 1806 in near Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA; died Aft. 1875 in York Twp, Morgan, OH?.
More About Jane Moore:
Burial: Abt. January 27, 1870, Row D, Stone 19, Jerusalem Church Cemetery, York, Morgan, OH
Cause of Death: Heart Trouble
Notes for Johann Georg Trout:
6 Dec 1827 - Johann Georg Trout (age 20) marries Jane Moore (age 18), daughter of Henry Moore, Morgan County, OH.
2 Jul 1836 - In a series of legal actions concluding on this date, the courts award George Trout $186.28, as collection of a defaulted debt to the same by Isaac Moore. George Trout was the husband of Jane Moore, the sister of Isaac Moore. Morgan court orders 1836: 575.
21 May 1846 - George Trout and his wife Jane Moore sell their inherited share of the Casper Trout farm (SE4 Sec 36, T 14, R 14) to Jospeh Helmick for $150. Morgan deeds N:255.
21 Jul 1858 - George Trout pruchases the SE4, Sec 7, T 9, R 13, from Jospeh Helmick and wife Sarah for $1,000.00. Morgan deeds 3:506.
>>Locator note: The George Trout farm would have been about 1 mile SSE of his father, Casper Trout's farm near Deavertown, Morgan, OH.
25 Jan 1870 - Jane Moore Trout dies, Deerfield Twp, Morgan, OH.
23 Feb 1875 - George Trout sells the SE4, Sec 7, T 9, R 13, containing 163 3/4 acres to Miriam Conn for $4,000.00. Morgan deeds 22:123.
More About Johann Georg Trout:
Baptism: May 18, 1807, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA
Baptism witnesess: May 18, 1807, Johannes Stautzenberger and Margretha
Census: 1830, York Twp, Morgan, OH, page 157, family 27
TFD: VII-1122A (John Knouse)
More About Johann Trout and Jane Moore:
Marriage: December 6, 1827, Morgan County, OH52
Marriage Ceremony: December 6, 1827, Michael George, Justice of the Peace, Morgan County, OH52
v. Enos Moore, born Abt. 1810 in OH; died Aft. 1850 in Pickaway County, OH; married Rachel Burgoon November 4, 1830 in Morgan County, OH; died Unknown.
Notes for Rachel Burgoon:
Several Burgoon families lived very close to the Henry Moore farm and grist mill.
More About Enos Moore and Rachel Burgoon:
Marriage: November 4, 1830, Morgan County, OH
vi. John G. Moore, born 1810 in OH; died October 16, 1853 in McLean County, IL; married Elizabeth Gardner April 1, 1837 in Perry County, OH; born 1814 in OH; died Abt. 1861 in McLean County, IL?.
More About John G. Moore:
Burial: Abt. October 18, 1853, Hieronymus Cemetery, Tazewell County, IL
Census: 1850, Tazewell County, IL
Occupation: 1850, Lawyer
More About Elizabeth Gardner:
Burial: Abt. 1861, Hieronymus Cemetery, Tazewell County, IL
More About John Moore and Elizabeth Gardner:
Marriage: April 1, 1837, Perry County, OH
vii. Harvey I. Moore, born Abt. 1813; died Unknown.
viii. Michael Moore, born Abt. 1813; died Unknown.
ix. Silas Moore, born Bet. 1813 - 1814; died Unknown; married Nancy Martin April 28, 1834 in Morgan County, OH; died Unknown.
Notes for Silas Moore:
>>Note on birth date: Birth date of 1813 or 1814, based on stated age of being 16 years old on 11 Aug 1831 when selecting a guardian.
More About Silas Moore and Nancy Martin:
Marriage: April 28, 1834, Morgan County, OH
x. Mary A. Moore, born September 9, 1814; died March 6, 1874 in Union, Delaware, OH; married Michael L. Fogle March 12, 1835 in Morgan County, OH; died Unknown.
More About Michael Fogle and Mary Moore:
Marriage: March 12, 1835, Morgan County, OH
3 xi. Abigail Moore, born May 17, 1817 in Island Run, York Twp, Morgan, OH?; died January 13, 1893 in Charleston, Coles, IL; married (1) Johann Heinrich Trout December 25, 1833 in Hocking County, OH; married (2) Cornelius G. Mauk April 24, 1845 in Logan, Hocking, OH.
xii. Susanna Moore, born Abt. 1818; died Unknown.
Generation No. 4
8. Paul Traut, born Abt. 1731; died Unknown. He married 9. Catrina Margret unk Abt. 1762 in Hellum Twp, York, PA.
9. Catrina Margret unk, died Unknown.
Notes for Paul Traut:
c 1731 - Paul Traut (Draut) born, location not yet established.
c. 1762 - Paul Traut (Draut) marries Catarina Margret unknown, probably in Hellum Twp, York, PA.
23 Jun 1763 - Anna Maria Magdalena born in Hellum Twp, York, PA, and later baptized 31 July 1763 (9th Sunday after Trinity) at the Kreutz Creek Lutheran Church in Hellum Twp, with Casper Rubie and Maria Magdalen as sponsors.
>>Ed. note: While it has not been proven that Casper Trout was the son of this Paul Trout, it is interesting that a "Casper" Rubie was a sponsor at a known baptism.
26 Dec 1765 - Paul Traut and wife Catrina Margret are sponsors for the baptism of Johann Jacob Meyer, who had been born to Johann Georg Meyer and wife Liesabeta on 22 Dec 1765. Source: Records of Canadochly Union Church, Lower Windsor, York, PA.
>>Research note: While it is still only conjecture that the Paul Trout of Hellum Twp, York, PA is one and the same as the Paul Trout that later appears in Loudoun County, VA, based on the fact that the former Paul Trout attended the same church as the Johann Anthon Ament, it would follow that daughter Anna Maria Ament could have known Casper Trout as a child in York County, then later married him after the families relocated to Loudoun. Canadochly Union Church, Lower Windsor, York, PA is about 5 miles SE of Kreutz Creek Lutheran Church in Hellum. Johann Anthony Ament lived very near Canadochly Lutheran Church and about 4.5 miles from the village of Hellum. As will be shown later, a strong case can be made that Casper Trout was at least the son of the latter Paul Trout of Loudoun County.
1770 - Paul Trout listed as having 1 white tithable. Based on tax roles, living near current Lovettsville or Taylorstown, Loudoun, VA. Source: Colonel Josiah Clapham List of Shelborne Parish Tithables, Loudoun County, VA.
>>Ed. note: In pre-Revolution Virginia, the Church of England was still the official "state church," and all citizens, regardless of faith, were required by law to tithe to the Church of England (Episcopal Church). Loudoun County was divided into Cameron Parish and Shelborne Parish, with the latter including the area around present Lovettsville and Taylorstown.
1772 - Paul Trout listed as having 1 white tithable. Based on tax roles, living near current Lovettsville or Taylorstown, Loudoun, VA. Source: James McIlhaney List of Shelborne Parish Tithables, Loudoun County, VA.
1774 - Paul Trout listed as having 1 white tithable. Based on tax roles, living near current Lovettsville or Taylorstown, Loudoun, VA. Source: Colonel Josiah Clapham List of Shelborne Parish Tithables, Loudoun County, VA.
1776 - Paul Trout listed as having 1 white tithable. Based on tax roles, living near current Lovettsville or Taylorstown, Loudoun, VA. Source: Colonel Josiah Clapham List of Shelborne Parish Tithables, Loudoun County, VA.
>>Ed. note: Although it has been thought that Anthony Ament and family (father-in-law of Casper Trout) moved to Loudoun County in 1782, "Anthony Amend" is shown on the same Josiah Clapham ledger page with Paul Trout on the 1776 list of tithables. This is the only time Anthony Ament appears before the expected 1782.
1778 - Paul Trout files a number of attachments (suits to recover monies) from a series of different individuals. The record gives no clue as to whether he was a merchant, lender, or land speculator, but the volume of entries suggests a period of financial activity on his part. Paul Trout v. Vernor Moon, Loudoun cob H:85; Paul Trout v. David McMorris, Christian Crouse, John Smutz, Loudoun cob H:253; Paul Trout v. Peter Watts for 2.10.8 and a plough & gear, Loudoun cob H:441.
1779 - Paul Trout listed as having 1 white tithable. Based on tax roles, living near current Lovettsville or Taylorstown, Loudoun, VA. Source: Farling Ball List of Shelborne Parish Tithables, Loudoun County, VA
1781 - Paul Trout listed as having 1 white tithable. Based on tax roles, living near current Lovettsville or Taylorstown, Loudoun, VA. Source: Farling Ball List of Shelborne Parish Tithables, Loudoun County, VA
1782 - Paul Trout is shown as paying taxes for having 1 white male over 21, 2 horses, and 5 cattle. Source: Loudoun County (VA) Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1782.
1783 - Paul Trout is shown as paying 1.7.6 in taxes for having 2 white males over 21, 3 horses, and 6 cattle. Source: Loudoun County (VA) Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1783.
>>Ed. note: Paul Trout for the first time claiming 2 white males over 21 in 1783 would be consistent with an estimated birth for Casper Trout as being about 1762. Casper died in 1837 at about 75 years of age.
1784 - Paul Trout is shown as paying 1.5.0 in taxes for having 2 white males over 21, 2 horses, and 4 cattle. Source: Loudoun County (VA) Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1784.
1785 - Paul Trout is shown as paying 0.7.0 in taxes for having 1 white males over 21, 2 horses, and no cattle. Source: Loudoun County (VA) Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1785.
>>Note of proof: For the first time, in 1785, Paul Trout drops back to 1 white male over 21, and in the very next ledger entry on the page, "Gasper" Trout appears for the very first time, claiming 1 white male over 21 (himself), and 1 horse. While circumstantial, the sequence of events is very compelling.
>>Ed. note: Interestingly, tax records for 1787 and 1788 show "Gasper Troutt" but not Paul (1786 is unreadable). The significance of Paul no longer appearing is not yet known. As will be shown, it is possible that Paul Trout later moved on to Shenandoah County, VA.
1786 - Paul Trout shown as plaintiff in several attachments to recover monies. Paul Trout v. Henry Arther, Loudoun I:163; Paul Trout v. Jacob Slaugh, Loudoun I:182; Paul Trout v. Thomas Awbry, Loudoun I:183.
1787 - Paul Trout continued to show as plaintiff in actions to recover monies. Paul Trout v. Thomas Awbry, Loudoun K: 159.
14 Oct 1788 - Paul Trout v. Henry Arther, Loudoun L:37.
c 1790 - (Conjecture) Paul Trout moves from Loudoun County to Shenandoah County, based on abrupt stop in Loudoun entries and the beginning of Shenandoah entries for same name. As will be shown later, Casper Trout ends up living very near Paul Trout in Shenandoah County from 1789 to 1795.
6 Apr 1792 - "Powell" Trout shown as having 1 tithable. Shenandoah tb 1792-B:22
>>Ed. note: While it is not clear that this is actually Paul Trout, father of Casper Trout, this entry does appear only one page before "Gasper" Trout who was also now living in Shenandoah County.
26 Jun 1795 - "Paul" Trout shown as having two white tithables over 16 years of age. Shenandoah tb 1795-B:46.
>>Ed. note: Of significance, this entry appears on the same ledger page with "Gasper" Trout who also paid taxes on the same date for 1 tithable and 4 horses.
8 Jul 1797 - Paul Trout shown as being "levy free" (elderly?), but as having 2 white tithables. Shenandoah tb 1797-B:46.
1798 - Paul Trout files motion to be discharged (elderly/hardship?) from Parish or County Taxes. Shenandoah court order book 1795-1798, pg. 289
23 Aug 1799 - Paul Trout shown as being "levy free" (elderly?), but as having 1 white tithable. Shenandoah tb 1799-B:45.
>>Ed. note: This is the last entry located for Paul Trout as of this writing. If this is the same Paul Trout as the one born in 1731 and living in Hellum Twp, York, PA in the 1760's, then his age in 1800 would have been about 69 years old.
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>>Pending research: a Jeremiah Trout died in Loudoun County in 1778 and his inventory shows in will book B:253-254. Martha Trout is shown as his administrator, but it is not clear if she his his widow or daughter. While the relationship, if any, to Paul Trout is not yet known, this Jeremiah Trout line probably goes back to the Jeremiah and Baltzar Trout line of Germantown, Philadelphia County, PA in the 1730's. If they are related, Jeremiah may be either an older brother, or the father of Paul Trout.
More About Paul Traut:
Fact-1: Alternate spelling: 'Draut"
Fact-2: Possible father of Casper Trout
IGI Record 1: File number 452817, reference number 91955
IGI Record 2: Film number 455310
Residence: Bet. 1762 - 1765, Hellam Twp, York, PA
More About Paul Traut and Catrina unk:
LDS IGI: File number 455310
Marriage: Abt. 1762, Hellum Twp, York, PA
Children of Paul Traut and Catrina unk are:
4 i. Casper Trout, born Abt. 1762 in Hellam Twp, York, PA?; died February 1837 in near Deavertown, York Twp, Morgan, OH; married Anna Maria Ament December 12, 1787 in Frederick, Frederick, MD.
ii. Anna Marie Magdeline Traut, born June 23, 1763 in Hellum Twp, York, PA; died Unknown.
More About Anna Marie Magdeline Traut:
Babtized: July 31, 1763, Kreutz Creek Lutheran Chruch
Baptism witnesess: July 31, 1763, Casper Rubie and Maria Magdalen
IGI Record: File number 452792, reference number 91606
10. Johann Anthon Ament, born Abt. 1732 in Essenheim, Mainz, Germany?; died 1816 in Muskingum County, OH (Present-day Bearfield Twp, Perry County?). He was the son of 20. Hans Georg Ament and 21. Anna Margreth unk. He married 11. Maria Magdelena Paulus Abt. 1760 in York County, PA?.
11. Maria Magdelena Paulus, born May 17, 1734 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died December 16, 1806 in Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA53. She was the daughter of 22. Johann Michel Paulus and 23. Julianna Catherine Deghan.
Notes for Johann Anthon Ament:
c 1732- Johann Anthon "Anthony" Ament is born in Essenheim, Mainz, Germany.
18 Sep 1743 - Anthony Ament, age about 11, arrives with his family at Philadelphia, PA on the ship Lydia, having sailed from Rotterdam via Cowes, England, among a total of 73 Palatines, James Abercomie, Captain. Source: Ralph B. Strassberger and William J. Hinke, Pennsylvania German Pioneers, 1934, List 99-A, pp. 341-342.
by 1759 - (conjecture) Anthony Ament living in or near Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA by this time.
c. 1760 - Anthony Amen (age about 28) marries Maria Magdalena "Moley" Paulus (age about 26), presumably in Lower Windsor, York County, PA. Her family had been living near Margaretta Furnace since at least 1752.
9 Nov 1762 - Land warrant issued to Anthony Ament for a 150 acre tract later named "Greenfields" in Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA. Adjoining land holders are listed as "Michael Paul (future father-in-law), Philip Schmetzer, Henry Michael, and Ulrich Ellebergen, including the improvement of George Elias Ammend which said Anthony purchases in Windsor Township." York warrant A:40. Entry also seems to indicate an interest in York-2890.
>>Notes on Lower Windsor Twp: At the time of father-in-law Johann Michel Paulus' land warrant (1752), the area was still part of Hellam Twp, splitting off to become York Twp in 1753, subdividing further into Windsor Twp in 1758, and dividing once again to become Lower Windsor Twp in 1838. To avoid confusion, the current name of Lower Windsor Twp has been used to pinpoint the site.
19 Nov 1763 - Anthony Ament and George Feavour of Windsor Twp listed as executors in proven will of Henrich Lord who had died on 2 Oct 1763. In his associate duties as such, Anthony Ament later signs a deed on 17 Jan 1764 related to the Henrich Lord estate. York deeds E:229.
25 Apr 1765 - Land survey for Anthony Ament for 134 acres, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA. York survey A-82-232, also see York #2017 (Hively).
>>Locator note: The Anthony Amend tract was located on the high rolling fields just north of the deep ravine of Canadochly Creek and present-day Margaretta Furnace. The Amend tract was also adjoined on the SW by father-in-law Johan Michel Paulus' tract. (Johann Michel Paulus' daughter, Maria Magdelena married Anthony Amend). In more exact terms, the Amend tract was located at N 39 degrees 58.235', W 76 degrees 32.230', USGS "Red Lion, PA" quad.
>>Notes on Margaretta Furnace: This early iron furnace did not come into blast until about 1825, and was located on what had originally been "Smith's Choyce" (William Smith) of 1732. An extremely early local colonial road (now SR 124) had been laid out from Smith's Choyce to the town of York in 1742. While the place name of Margaretta Furnace did not come into use until over 50 years after Anthony Ament established his lands, the place name is used here to pinpoint the location.
9 Apr 1776 - Anthony Ament still living in York County, PA at this time, based on baptism of daughter Anna Catherine Ament at Trinity First Reformed Church, York, on this date.
1782 - Upon the death of his father-in-law (Johann Michel Paulus), Anthony Ament and family move to Loudoun County, VA.
>>Ed. note: Tax records are shown below to give some sense of his level of prosperity. In that records are very difficult to read for certain years, no particular inference should be drawn from years for which no entries are shown.
1782 - Anthony Ament shown as paying poll tax for one, Loudoun County, VA Source: Fothergill, VA Tax Payers, pg 3.
1782 - Anthony Amon shown as paying 1.3.0 in taxes for one white male over 21, 5 horses, 12 cattle, and as having no slaves. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1782.
1783 - Anthony Amond shown as paying 1.4.3 in taxes for one white male over 21, 6 horses, 9 cattle, and as having no slaves. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1783.
1784 - Anthony Amond shown as paying 1.4.6 in taxes for one white male over 21, 6 horses, 10 cattle, and as having no slaves. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1784.
4 Oct 1784 - In that Anthony Ament had moved to Loudoun County, VA two years before, the patent for the tract "Greenfields" originally surveyed for Anthony Ament was issued in this year to Jacob Erb. Anthony Ament had sold the land to Erb in 1774. York patent P-3-92, also see York 36213.
1785 - Anthony Amond shown as paying 0.12.3 in taxes for two white male over 21, 6 horses, 10 cattle, and as having no slaves. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1785
1785 - "Antony Aman, Adam Aman (son), Leonard [sic] Aman (son)" shown on "A List of Tythables F. Ball 1785" Source: Marty Hiatt, Loudoun County, Virginia Tithables 1758-1786, pg. 1382.
19 Mar 1787 - "Anthony Amen" shown as paying taxes (amount not shown) for one white male over over 16 and under 21, and listing himself by name as being the one tithable over 21 years old, as well as 6 horses, and 10 cattle, and no slaves. Source: Loudoun County Tax List "A," First Battalion, District of Charles Bennett, Commissioner.
11 Jun 1787 - Anthony Ament allowed a certificate for 180__ for the benefit of John Davis. While the entry is ambiguous, a total of 5 neighbors were awarded certificates on the same date for John Davis. It is possible that Davis was a disabled Revolutionary War veteran and they were providing for Davis and his family. Loudoun cob K:169
12 Nov 1787 - Anthony Ament files a suit to recover a minor debt from John Young. Loudoun cob K:316.
24 Jun 1788 - "Anthony Amon" shown as having three white male tithables (himself, his son Anthony by name, and a third unreadable name) and paying taxes for 5 horses. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1788.
11 Aug 1790 - Anthony Ament becomes embroiled in a complex suit against Osborn King. Other plaintiffs include neighbors Conrod Shavor, Mary Smutz, William Frymire, and Frederick Lampart. Suit continues with many inconclusive court entries, until finally dismissed on 11 Jun 1793. Loudoun cob M:259, O:65, O:209, O:297, P:61, P:110
6 Sep 1790 - "Anthony Amon" shown as paying taxes for 4 horses. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1790.
31 Mar 1791 - "Anthony Amon" shown as paying taxes for 3 horses. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1791.
13 Apr 1793 - "Anthony Amond" purchases 203 acres of land on Catoctin Creek near what would later become Hamilton Mills (1803) and Taylorstown area of Loudoun County, VA. for 510 pounds 10 shillings. Landmarks and owners bounding the land include Colonel Clapham, Conrod Shaver, "the Ferry Road," Frymire, Brill (Samuel?), and the fork of Ament's and Tuckharners (sp?) spring branches. Adam Shaver was one of the witnesses to the deed. Loudoun deeds U:321, U:387.
>>Ed. note: Although no previous deed has yet been located, the language of the above deed makes references in metes & bounds calls to various Ament landmarks, such as the Ament Line (implying a previous deed), and the Amend Spring Branch (implying he had lived there long enough that a small local stream was now locally known by his name). While it is known that Anthony Ament moved to Loudoun County in 1782, it is possible that he only leased his farm on Catocton Creek until his final purchase in 1793. The farm would have been located about 4 miles SE of Lovettsville.
14 Oct 1793 - "Ordered that the Overseer of the Poor bind out Michael Best aged ___ years __ days (age "blanks" provided in record, but not filled in) to Anthony Ammond." Loudoun cob P:281
6 May 1797 - Anthony Amend shown as paying taxes for 6 horses. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1797.
9 Aug 1803 - "Anthony Ammond" paid $3.18 for six days testimony in case brought by John Williams against "Price." Loudoun cob W:280
14 Nov 1803 - Anthony Ament paid another $1.59 for two more days as a witness against "Price."
16 Dec 1806 - Wife, Maria Magdalena "Moley" Paulus Ament (age 72) dies on the Ament farm near Hamilton Mills, and is buried at New Jerusalem Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA.
8 Jul 1807 - "Anthony Amond" sells his 203 acre farm to Peter Hickman for the very large sum of $4,060. Metes & bounds calls indicate that the farm is on Catocton (along Catocton Creek?), east side of Ferry Road, and mentions corners or adjoining lands of Col. Clapham, Conrod Shavers, Davis, Willim Frymires, Lamparts, and son-in-law Samuel Brill. Water courses mentioned include Amonds & Frehamers Spring Branch, and Racelors Spring Branch. Witnesses to the deed include son-in-law Casper Trout, as well as John Hamilton and John Stoneburner of Hamilton's Mills (Downey Mill), one mile south of current Taylorstown. Loudoun deeds H:357
>>Ed. note: In that no deed has been found for Casper Trout owning land in Loudoun County, and given his close relationship with his father-in-law, it is theorized that he and his wife Anna Maria Ament lived & helped on her father's farm.
c. 1807 - Anthony Ament (age about 75) moved with daughter Anna Maria and her husband Casper Trout to near Timberville, Rockingham, VA. An elder male is shown living with them in the 1810 census at that location.
8 Sep 1816 - Anthony Ament makes his Last Will & Testament in Rockingham County, VA.
c. 1818 - Anthony Ament, age 86, dies in Muskingum County, OH. May have been living with daughter Anna Maria, her husband Casper Trout, and family, who had moved there from near Timberville, Rockingham County, VA in 1816. Will filed in Muskingum County. Muskingum wb B:222-223, also see probate case 277A.
>>Locator note: Based on later land records for Casper Trout and descendants, it is possible that the actual location where Anthony Ament died was in/near Section 13, Bearfield Township in what later was to become Perry County, OH (26 Dec 1817).
The following is the will of Anthony Ament, made in Rockingham County, VA 8 Sep 1816, and then filed in Muskingum County, OH in 1818 (exact date being confirmed).
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Will of Anthony Amend:
In the Name of God Amen! I Anthony Amend Widower, of the County of Rockingham and State of Virginia being weak and infirm in my Body but of sound mind and disposing Memory, thanks be to God for the same and calling to mind the mortality of my Body, I do make and publish my last will and Testament in the manner following
first it is my Will that all my just debts and funeral Expences be fully paid and satisfied
And then I will that my Son in Law Caspar Trout shall have three hundred and fifty pounds of the first payment of Jacob Grove one hundred and fifty pounds of that mony I Give him for my mentainins and if he shold die before I that I am to have my mentainins out of his Estate as long as I live and said Caspar Trout is to have all my musabel property only my Bed and thirty Dollers in mony Elezebath Crook my Grandaughter is to have
I give and bequeath to my Daughter Elezabeth Kroock or to her Herrs I give two Nots of Seventy five pounds each due on the Second day of November first and tenth Note in thire number both on Jacob Grove
And to my Son Anthony Amand I give but one Note on said Jacob Grove of Seventy five pounds due the second day of November the Ninth Note ine his number and said Anthony Amend my son is to pay John Dorshimer twelve pounds out of his not Acount that he received of me three hundred Dollers before hand of me
And to my Son in law John Dorshimer I give one Note on Jacob Grove of Seventy five pounds due the Second Day of November the Eight Note in it Number Acount he Received before hand Two hundrd and Ten Dollers.
To the heires of Larrence Amand my son Deceist I give two Nots on Jacob Grove each of Seventy five pounds due the Second day of November the Six and Seventh Note in it Number to be Equilly devided between them George and Margaret and Polly Amand
And to my Son in law Samuel Brill I Give two Nots on Jacob Grove each Note of seventy five pounds due the second day of November the fourth and fifth Note in number
And lastly I do ordain, Constitude and appoint my said Son in law Caspar Trout sole Executor of this my last will and Testament hoping that he will performe the same according to my true intent and meaning.
Revoking all other Wills and Testaments by me here to fore made Ratifying this and no other to be my last will and Testament
In Witness whereof I the said Anthony Amend have hereunto set my hand and Seal as and for my last Will and Testament this 8th Day of September in the year of our lord Eighteen hundred and Sixteen
his Anthony (+) Amand mark
Signed Sealed and declared by the said Anthony Amend as for his last Will and Testament in the presents of us
his Paul x Trout mark
his John + Trout mark, Jacob Stoner, Samuel Stoner
Source: Muskingum wb B:222-223.
More About Johann Anthon Ament:
Burial: 1816, Muskingum County, OH
LDS AFN 1: 1SG4-C71
LDS AFN 2: 1J18-MV0
Residence 1: April 9, 1776, York County, PA, based on baptism of daughter at that location
Residence 2: 1782, Living in Loudoun County, VA by this time, based on tax lists
Sailed: September 18, 1743, At age 11, arrives with his family at Philadelphia, PA on the ship Lydia, having sailed from Rotterdam via Cowes, England.
Notes for Maria Magdelena Paulus:
3 Sep 1742 - Johann Michel Paulus (age 43) and family, including Maria Magdelena (age 8), arrive at the Port of Phillidelphia from Rotterdam on the ship Loyal Judith, James Cowie, Master. His family would have included wife Julianna Catherine Degan (age 38), and the five children. Source: Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Ralph B. Strassberger and William J. Hinke, 1934, pp. 323-326.
More About Maria Magdelena Paulus:
Burial: December 18, 1806, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA, stone GG954
Fact-1: Birth date computed from age in church burial records.
LDS AFN 1: 1SG4-OCX
LDS AFN 2: 1J18-MW6
Sailed: September 3, 1743, Arrived with father in Phillidelphia on ship Loyal Judith, James Cowie, Master, from Rotterdam
More About Johann Ament and Maria Paulus:
Marriage: Abt. 1760, York County, PA?
Children of Johann Ament and Maria Paulus are:
i. Anna Elisabeta Ament, born March 20, 1761 in Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA?; died Unknown; married Jacob Krug; died Unknown.
More About Anna Elisabeta Ament:
Babtized: March 30, 1761, Canadochly Union Church, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA
Baptism witnesess: Anna Elisabet Paulus (daughter ofJohann Michel Paulus)
Fact-1: Birth location assumed from chruch location.
Probable Namesake: Anna Elisabet Paulus
ii. Johann Adam Ament, born August 22, 1762 in near current Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA; died Abt. August 29, 1786 in Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA54
More About Johann Adam Ament:
Baptism: August 29, 1762, Canadochly Union Church, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA
Baptism witnesess: Johan Adam Paulus (son of Johann Michel Paulus) and Julianna Wolff, dau. of Henry Wolff
Burial: August 31, 1786, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA55
Fact-1: Birth date computed from age in church burial records.
Fact-2: Birth location assumed from chruch location.
Probable Namesake: Johan Adam Paulus
iii. Johann Lorenz Ament, born January 6, 1765 in near current Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA; died February 13, 1814 in Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA55; married Anna Barbara unk Abt. 1786; born January 3, 1772; died August 17, 1832 in Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA55.
Notes for Johann Lorenz Ament:
27 Mar 1787 - Tax list for Loudoun County shows "Laurence Amen" with one white male between 16 and 21, 1 horse, and 1 cow. Source: Loudoun County Tax List "A," First Battalion, District of Charles Bennett, Commissioner.
>>Ed. note: Tax records are shown below to give some sense of his level of prosperity. In that records are very difficult to read for certain years, no particular inference should be drawn from years for which no entries are shown.
24 Jun 1788 - Lawrence Amon shown as paying taxes for 1 horse. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1788.
6 Sep 1790 - Lawrence Amon shown as paying taxes for 2 horses. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1790.
31 Mar 1791 - Lawrence Amon shown as paying taxes for 3 horses. Source: Loudoun County Taxable Property, First Battalion, 1791.
10 Apr 1794 - "Larence Amond" signs a lease from Elizabeth Wolfe, widow of Conrod Wolfe. Loudoun deeds: V:338.
>>Ed. note: It is possible that Conrod Wolfe had been related to (son of?) Henry Wolf who had also been from Essenheim Germany, and had later been neighbors in Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA.
1794 - Lawrence Amand exempted from Militia duty during inability. Source: Don Blincoe, Sr., Loudoun County, Virginia - Militia Journals 1793-1829, pg. 44.
12 Feb 1796 - "Lawrence Ammond" purchases a parcel of land from Charles Bennett, Earl of Tankerville. Loudoun deeds: W:375.
12 Jun 1812 - Lawrence Ament sells farm, stock of horses (except one bay mare), cattle, sheep, wagon, and all farming utensils to oldest son (Johann) George Ament for $320. Loudoun deed 2P:395
More About Johann Lorenz Ament:
Babtized: February 3, 1765, Canadochly Union Church, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA
Baptism witnesess: February 3, 1765, Johan Lorenz Paulus (son of Johan Michel Paulus), and Anna Schuckmann
Burial: February 1814, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA, stone GG856
Fact-1: Birth date computed from age in church burial records.
Probable Namesake: Johan Lorenz Paulus
More About Anna Barbara unk:
Burial: August 18, 1832, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA, stone V656
Fact-1: Birth date computed from age in church burial records.
More About Johann Ament and Anna unk:
Marriage: Abt. 1786
iv. Johann Anthon Ament, born 1766 in near current Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA; died Bet. 1833 - 1845 in Hardin County, KY; married (1) Barbara Funk June 1, 1784 in Shenandoah County, VA; died Unknown; married (2) Mary Moore March 14, 1791 in Shenandoah County, VA; died Unknown.
More About Johann Ament and Mary Moore:
Marriage: March 14, 1791, Shenandoah County, VA
5 v. Anna Maria Ament, born July 31, 1767 in near current Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA; died August 4, 1849 in near Deavertown, York Twp, Morgan, OH; married Casper Trout December 12, 1787 in Frederick, Frederick, MD.
vi. Vriginia Ament, born Abt. 1772 in near current Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA; died Unknown.
More About Vriginia Ament:
Fact-1: Relationship not proven
vii. Anna Catherina Ament, born October 15, 1774 in near current Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA; died June 9, 1859 in Wills Twp, Guernsey, OH; married Samuel Brill January 3, 1797 in Frederick County, MD; born March 26, 1771 in Nockamixon twp, Bucks, PA; died August 28, 1851 in Wills Twp, Guernsey, OH.
More About Anna Catherina Ament:
Babtized: April 9, 1776, Trinity First Reformed Church, York, PA
Burial: June 1859, Wills Twp, Guernsey, OH
LDS AFN: HXDQ-H9
More About Samuel Brill:
Burial: Abt. August 30, 1851, Wills Twp, Guernsey, OH
More About Samuel Brill and Anna Ament:
Marriage: January 3, 1797, Frederick County, MD
viii. Magdelena Ament, born Abt. 1775 in near current Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA; died Unknown; married John Dorschteimer Abt. 1794; died Unknown.
More About John Dorschteimer and Magdelena Ament:
Marriage: Abt. 1794
Generation No. 5
20. Hans Georg Ament, born 1683 in Essenheim, Mainz, Germany; died Bef. October 19, 1751 in near Margarreta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York County, PA?. He married 21. Anna Margreth unk Bef. 1723 in Germany.
21. Anna Margreth unk, born Abt. 1685 in Germany?; died Bet. 1734 - 1743 in Germany?.
Notes for Hans Georg Ament:
19 Sep 1743 - George Ament, age 60, Johann Philp Ament, age 20, and Johannes Ament, age 18, take oath at Philadelphia, PA after having arrived on the ship Lydia, having sailed from Rotterdam via Cowes, England among a total of 73 Palatines, James Abercomie, Master. Source: List 99-A, Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Ralph B. Strassberger and William J. Hinke, 1934, pp. 340-342.
>>Ed. note: For details regarding the process of application for manumission and permission to immigrate from Germany, as well as the required oaths of allegiance on arrival in Philadelphia, see the notes for Johann Michel Paulus
c 1757 - George Ament, or at least his heirs, seem to have settled in the Hellam Twp - Lower Windsor Twp area of York, PA by this time.
More About Hans Georg Ament:
Burial: Unknown, Lower Windsor, York County, PA?
LDS AFN: 1SG4-COK
Sailed: September 19, 1743, Shp Lydia, from Roterdam via Cowes England to Phila. PA
More About Anna Margreth unk:
Burial: Bet. 1734 - 1743, Germany?
LDS AFN: 1SG4-C1R
More About Hans Ament and Anna unk:
Marriage: Bef. 1723, Germany
Children of Hans Ament and Anna unk are:
i. Johann Philip Ament, born 1723; died Unknown; married (1) Susan Forrison; died Unknown; married (2) Mary Bedel; died Unknown.
ii. Johannes Adam Ament, born Abt. 1725 in Germany; died 1788 in Dauphin County, PA; married Maria Appolonia Paulus February 22, 1748/49 in York County, PA; born April 1, 1731 in Hessen, Rheinhessen, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died Aft. 1767.
Notes for Johannes Adam Ament:
1779 - Tax list for York County shows John Ament having 50 acres in Hellam Twp, 2 horses, 4 cattle, and paying 6.15.0 in taxes. Source: Tax List of York County, Family Line Publications, 1989, pg 29.
>>Ed note: This entry is rather ambiguous in that all of the brothers were names "Johann" + a second name which they actually went by. The only exception was Johannes Adam Ament, which would imply that based on the form of his first name, he was actually called "John."
More About Johannes Adam Ament:
LDS AFN: 1SG3-V9V
More About Maria Appolonia Paulus:
LDS AFN: 1SG3-VB3
More About Johannes Ament and Maria Paulus:
Marriage: February 22, 1748/49, York County, PA
iii. George Elias Ament, born 1725 in Germany?; died Unknown in York County, PA; married (1) Susanna Margretha Schneider; died Unknown; married (2) Eva Maria DeMuth; died Unknown.
More About Susanna Margretha Schneider:
Fact-1: Last name not proven
iv. Maria Elizabetha Ament, born 1727 in Germany?; died Unknown.
v. Maria Barbara Ament, born Abt. 1728 in Essenheim, Mainz, Germany; died Unknown; married Jacob Schultz August 16, 1757 in York County, PA?; born in of York Twp, York, PA; died Unknown.
More About Maria Barbara Ament:
Residence: 1757, Living in Hellam Twp, York, PA
More About Jacob Schultz and Maria Ament:
Marriage: August 16, 1757, York County, PA?
10 vi. Johann Anthon Ament, born Abt. 1732 in Essenheim, Mainz, Germany?; died 1816 in Muskingum County, OH (Present-day Bearfield Twp, Perry County?); married Maria Magdelena Paulus Abt. 1760 in York County, PA?.
vii. Johann George Ament, born 1732 in Germany?; died Unknown in Hellam Twp, York, PA; married Maria Catharina Dietz; died Unknown.
More About Maria Catharina Dietz:
Fact-1: Last name not proven
viii. Johann Henry Ament, born 1734 in Germany?; died Unknown.
22. Johann Michel Paulus, born May 13, 1699 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died June 20, 1782 in near Margarreta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He was the son of 44. Lorenz Paulus and 45. Anna Ottilla unk. He married 23. Julianna Catherine Deghan January 19, 1722/23 in Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany.
23. Julianna Catherine Deghan, born February 19, 1704/05 in Germany; died Aft. 1743 in York County, PA?. She was the daughter of 46. Heinrich Deghen and 47. Anna Gertraud.
Notes for Johann Michel Paulus:
13 May 1699 - Johann Michel Paulus born Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany.
21 May 1699 - Johann Michel Paulus baptized, Reformed Church of Essenheim.
1714 - Johann Michel Paulus confirmed, Reformed Church of Essenheim.
2 May 1742 - "The bearer of this letter, John Michael Paulus, hitherto a member of our congregation at Essenheim and Catherine his lawful wife, both members of our Church, Reformed according to the Word of God, are willing and have the intention, in the name of God, to undertake the journey to the American Colonies, belonging to England, that they may find there a more abundant livelihood. They are herewith commended, upon their difficult and dangerous journey, to the protection of the Almighty, the love of our faithful Savior Jesus Christ and the communion of the Holy Spirit, to keep them in body and soul. I recommend them faithfully to all ecclesiastical and secular authorities, as well as to the Christian and charitable consideration of every person. Given at Essenheim in the Electorate Palatinate, near the city of Mayence, May 2, 1742. J. Radernher, pastor of the Reformed Chruch here. Source: Ralph B. Strassberger and William J. Hinke, Pennsylvania German Pioneers, 1934, Vol. I, pp. xxxviii-xxxix.
early 1742 - (conjecture) Johann Michel Paulus applies for manumission, as well as permission to emigrate to Pennsylvania.
>>Ed. note: "Manumission" was a release from vassalage and feudal obligations (serfdom) to the local prince, and had to be applied for, in addition to permission to emigrate. Such permission was usually granted, and a tax and fee was assessed. This fee, called the "10 Pfennig tax," amounted to 10% of the immigrant's real property. Source: Brigitte Burkett, Emigrants From Baden and Wu'rttemberg in the Eighteenth Century, Volume 1, Baden-Durlach and Vicinity, 1996, pp. iv-v.
c. June 1742 - (conjecture) Johan Michel PAULUS and family make their way down the Rhine to Rotterdam, Holland, and begin to seek passage, via Great Britain, to William Penn's colony, Pennsylvania, in the New World. Numerous waves of fellow Palatines had preceded them beginning in 1709.
>>Ed. note: During the War of the Grand Alliance (1689-97), the troops of the French monarch Louis XIV had ravaged the Reinish Palatinate, causing many Germans to emigrate. They sought not only relief from the devastation of many years of warfare, but also to escape growing religious persecution.
>>Ed. note: To begin the process, they would have sought the services of a "Neulander," who would have charged them a commission and had them sign a contract in return for booking their passage down the Rhine and then by ship via England (for permission) to Philadelphia. The Rhine included 22 customs and toll gates, then temporary housing must be sought in Rotterdam until a ship could be booked and set sail. Many Palatines indentured themselves to pay for passage. Source: Brigitte Burkett, Emigrants From Baden and Wu'rttemberg in the Eighteenth Century, Volume 1, Baden-Durlach and Vicinity, 1996.
early Jul 1742 - (conjecture) Johann Paulus and family sail on the Loyal Judith from Rotterdam. Although not noted in the official ship's records, it is almost certain they made a port call in Deal, Kent, England, or a similar close-by port, to seek permission from the English courts to continue on to the English Colonies in America.
3 Sep 1742 - Johann Michel Paulus (age 43) and family arrive at the Port of Philadelphia from Rotterdam on the ship Loyal Judith, James Cowie, Master. Source: Ralph B. Strassberger and William J. Hinke, Pennsylvania German Pioneers, 1934, pp. 323-326.
>>Ed. note: In accordance with the "Act of 14 Sep 1727," Ship Master Walter Cowie would have submitted a list of passengers, who would then escorted them ashore to the Courthouse where they were required to take "oaths of allegiance and abjuration," thereby swearing their new allegiance to His Majesty, King George II, while also pledging to live in peace and harmony in the colony. This being done, Johann Michel Paulus signed two sets of documents recording his oaths of fidelity.
>>Ed. note: His family with him on the ship would have included wife Julianna Catherine Degan (age 38), and the following children:
Christina (age 17)
Maria Appolonia (age 11)
Maria Magdelena (age 8) <--- Our Ancestor
Anna Maria (age 6)
Johann Adam (age 2)
Henry may have been born on the voyage (or shortly before/after).
19 May 1752 - Land warrant issued for 100 acres to Michael Paulus, near current Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA. Language notes "his Improvement near Henry Lury and Jacob Wolf in the Barrens in Hallam Township." York warrant P-25.
>>Notes on Lower Windsor Twp: At the time of Johann Michel Paulus' land warrant (1752), the area was still part of Hellam Twp, splitting off to become York Twp in 1753, subdividing further into Windsor Twp in 1758, and dividing once again to become Lower Windsor Twp in 1838. To avoid confusion, the current name of Lower Windsor Twp has been used to pinpoint the site.
13 Sep 1757 - A survey is made of 215.50 acres for Michael Paulus, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA. York survey C-146-149, also see #2012 (Hively).
20 Apr 1763 - Johann Michel Paulus issued a patent for 215.50 acres near what later became Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor, York, PA. Purchase price was 33 pounds, 6 shillings, 5 pence. York patent AA-4-343; York-10567; York-10315; York-6010.
>>Locator note: The Michael Paulus tract was located on the high fields immediately west of present day Margaretta Furnace along SR 124, which had originally been laid out in 1742. The Paulus tract was also adjoined on the NE by son-in-law Anthony Amend's tract. (Johann Michel Paulus' daughter, Maria Magdelena married Anthony Amend). In more exact terms, the Paulus tract was located at N 39 degrees 58.020', W 76 degrees 32.394' (NAD27), 7.5' USGS "Red Lion, PA" quad.
>>Notes on Margaretta Furnace: This early iron furnace did not come into blast until about 1825, and was located on what had originally been "Smith's Choyce" (William Smith) of 1732. An extremely early local colonial road (now SR 124) had been laid out from Smith's Choyce to the town of York in 1742. While the place name of Margaretta Furnace did not come into use until over 50 years after Michael Paulus established his lands, the place name is used here to pinpoint the location on current maps.
20 May 1782 - Johann Michel Paulus dies near Margaretta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
20 Jun 1782 - Letters of Administration issued to son Adam Paulus. York wb F:27
5 Sep 1782 - Inventory for Michel Paulus filed, York County, PA.
More About Johann Michel Paulus:
Babtized: May 21, 1699, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany57
Burial: Abt. June 22, 1782, Lower Windsor Twp, York County, PA
Confirmation: 1714, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
LDS AFN: 1SG4-08B
Naturalization: April 3, 1763, Windsor, York, PA58
Residence: Abt. 1760, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA
Sailed: September 3, 1742, Arrived in Phillidelphia on ship Loyal Judith, James Cowie, Master, from Rotterdam
More About Julianna Catherine Deghan:
Burial: Aft. 1743, York County, PA?
LDS AFN: 1SG4-09J
More About Johann Paulus and Julianna Deghan:
Marriage: January 19, 1722/23, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
Children of Johann Paulus and Julianna Deghan are:
i. Christina Paulus, born Bef. May 27, 1725 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died Unknown in York County, PA?.
More About Christina Paulus:
Babtized: May 27, 1725, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
Fact-1: Based on naming conventions, name was probably "Anna Christina"
ii. Anna Maria Paulus, born Bef. August 24, 1727 in Essenheim, near Mainz, Germany; died Abt. 1727 in Essenheim, near Mainz, Ggermany.
More About Anna Maria Paulus:
Babtized: August 24, 1727, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
Burial: Abt. 1727, Essenheim, near Mainz, Ggermany
iii. Johannes Paulus, born November 7, 1728 in Essenheim, near Mainz, Ggermany; died Unknown; married Magdalena unk; died Unknown.
iv. Maria Appolonia Paulus, born April 1, 1731 in Hessen, Rheinhessen, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died Aft. 1767; married Johannes Adam Ament February 22, 1748/49 in York County, PA; born Abt. 1725 in Germany; died 1788 in Dauphin County, PA.
More About Maria Appolonia Paulus:
LDS AFN: 1SG3-VB3
Notes for Johannes Adam Ament:
1779 - Tax list for York County shows John Ament having 50 acres in Hellam Twp, 2 horses, 4 cattle, and paying 6.15.0 in taxes. Source: Tax List of York County, Family Line Publications, 1989, pg 29.
>>Ed note: This entry is rather ambiguous in that all of the brothers were names "Johann" + a second name which they actually went by. The only exception was Johannes Adam Ament, which would imply that based on the form of his first name, he was actually called "John."
More About Johannes Adam Ament:
LDS AFN: 1SG3-V9V
More About Johannes Ament and Maria Paulus:
Marriage: February 22, 1748/49, York County, PA
11 v. Maria Magdelena Paulus, born May 17, 1734 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died December 16, 1806 in Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA; married Johann Anthon Ament Abt. 1760 in York County, PA?.
vi. Anna Maria Paulus, born September 10, 1735 in Hessen, Rheinhessen, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died 1793 in York County, PA; married John Cron December 2, 1755 in Lower Windsor, York, PA; born Abt. 1730 in Alsace, France; died October 17, 1783 in York County, PA.
Notes for Anna Maria Paulus:
>>Source notes: Information on Anna Maria Paulus is based largely on data from the excellent Home Page of Melony Jane Williams.
More About Anna Maria Paulus:
Babtized: September 16, 1736, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
Burial: 1793, York County, PA
More About John Cron:
Burial: Abt. October 19, 1783, York County, PA
More About John Cron and Anna Paulus:
Marriage: December 2, 1755, Lower Windsor, York, PA
Marriage Ceremony: December 2, 1755, Canadochly Lutheran Reformed Chruch, Lower Windsor, York, PA
vii. Johann Adam Paulus, born April 30, 1739 in Hessen, Rheinhessen, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died March 8, 1815 in Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA; married (1) Catherine Michael; born Abt. 1741; died Unknown; married (2) Mary Elisabeth Wolf; died Unknown; married (3) Elizabeth Neuman; died Unknown.
Notes for Johann Adam Paulus:
>>Source notes: Information on Johann Adam Paulus is based largely on data from the excellent Home Page of Melony Jane Williams.
1779 - Tax list for York County shows Adam Paulus having 215 acres in Windsor Twp, 2 horses, 5 cattle, and paying 45.10.0 in taxes. Source: Tax List of York County, Family Line Publications, 1989, pg 29.
More About Johann Adam Paulus:
Babtized: May 3, 1739, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
Burial: Abt. March 10, 1815, Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA
Military service: Revolutionary War, Co. "C' Captain Jacob Beaver,York, PA
Naturalization: April 3, 1763, Windsor, York, PA59
viii. Johann Lorenz Paulus, born May 9, 1741 in Lower Windsor Twp, York, PA; died Unknown in VA?; married Anna Christina Michael in York County, PA?; died Unknown.
Notes for Johann Lorenz Paulus:
1779 - Tax list for York County shows Laurence Paulus having 119 acres in Windsor Twp, 2 horses, 4 cattle, and paying 21.13.4 in taxes. Source: Tax List of York County, Family Line Publications, 1989, pg 29
More About Johann Lorenz Paulus:
Babtized: May 14, 1741, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
Military service: Revolutionary War, Co. "C' Captain Jacob Beaver,York, PA
More About Johann Paulus and Anna Michael:
Marriage: York County, PA?
ix. Henry Paulus, born 1742 in Germany, on board ship, or Pennsylvania; died Unknown in PA.
More About Henry Paulus:
Military service: Revolutionary War, 1st Co, 3rd Bn, PA
x. Anna Elisabeth Paulus, born July 6, 1746 in York County, PA?; died Unknown; married (1) Adam LeFever; died Unknown; married (2) Peter Keller; died Unknown.
More About Anna Elisabeth Paulus:
Babtized: February 24, 1746/47, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, York, York, PA
Generation No. 6
44. Lorenz Paulus60, born Bef. August 23, 1663 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died September 13, 1734 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany. He was the son of 88. Johannes Paulus and 89. Eva Hod. He married 45. Anna Ottilla unk Abt. 1690 in Reformed Lutheran Church, Essenheim, Mainz, Germany.
45. Anna Ottilla unk, born 1664 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died January 22, 1743/44 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany?.
More About Lorenz Paulus:
Babtized: August 23, 1663, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
Burial: Abt. September 15, 1734, Reformed Lutheran Chruch, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
Confirmation: December 1679, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
More About Anna Ottilla unk:
Burial: Abt. January 24, 1743/44, Reformed Lutheran Chruch, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany?
More About Lorenz Paulus and Anna unk:
Marriage: Abt. 1690, Reformed Lutheran Church, Essenheim, Mainz, Germany
Child of Lorenz Paulus and Anna unk is:
22 i. Johann Michel Paulus, born May 13, 1699 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died June 20, 1782 in near Margarreta Furnace, Lower Windsor Twp, York County, PA; married Julianna Catherine Deghan January 19, 1722/23 in Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany.
46. Heinrich Deghen, died Unknown. He married 47. Anna Gertraud.
47. Anna Gertraud, died Unknown.
Child of Heinrich Deghen and Anna Gertraud is:
23 i. Julianna Catherine Deghan, born February 19, 1704/05 in Germany; died Aft. 1743 in York County, PA?; married Johann Michel Paulus January 19, 1722/23 in Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany.
Generation No. 7
88. Johannes Paulus60, born Bef. December 4, 1631 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died August 16, 1677 in Mainz, Germany. He was the son of 176. Johannes Paulus, Sr. He married 89. Eva Hod.
89. Eva Hod, born Bet. 1633 - 1637; died Bet. 1690 - 1696.
More About Johannes Paulus:
Babtized: December 4, 1631, Reformed Church, Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany
Burial: Abt. August 18, 1677, Mainz, Germany
Child of Johannes Paulus and Eva Hod is:
44 i. Lorenz Paulus, born Bef. August 23, 1663 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died September 13, 1734 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; married Anna Ottilla unk Abt. 1690 in Reformed Lutheran Church, Essenheim, Mainz, Germany.
Generation No. 8
176. Johannes Paulus, Sr60, born Abt. 1605 in Germany; died Unknown in Germany.
Children of Johannes Paulus, Sr are:
i. Daniel Paulus, born Abt. 1627; died Unknown.
ii. Wenz Paulus, born Abt. 1628; died Unknown.
iii. Kilian Paulus, born Abt. 1630; died Unknown.
88 iv. Johannes Paulus, born Bef. December 4, 1631 in Essenheim (near Mainz), Germany; died August 16, 1677 in Mainz, Germany; married Eva Hod.
v. Valentine Paulus, born Abt. 1633; died Unknown.
Endnotes
1. Dora Trout McFarland Estate.
2. Gilbert B. Mauk Scrapbook, Harold E. Mauk Collection, Obituary.
3. Simeon-Anna Retta McDaniel family Bible.
4. Simeon-Anna Retta McDaniel family Bible -- Patricia Jackson Colleciton, Dana, IN.
5. Simeon-Anna Retta McDaniel family Bible.
6. Simeon-Anna Retta McDaniel family Bible -- Patricia Jackson Colleciton, Dana, IN.
7. Record Book of the Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, VA (1762-1889 with interuptions), translated by Christopher Henry Droegemuller, pg. 127.
8. LD IGI, Film 452874, Ref 10972.
9. Dora Trout McFarland Estate, Family history entries written in the hand of George Washington Trout.
10. Record Book of the Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, VA (1762-1889 with interuptions), translated by Christopher Henry Droegemuller.
11. Record Book of the Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, VA (1762-1889 with interuptions), translated by Christopher Henry Droegemuller, pg. 127.
12. LDS IGI, Film 45874, Ref 10972.
13. Dora Trout McFarland Estate.
14. Probate file, Clark County Courthouse, IL.
15. Record Book of the Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, VA (1762-1889 with interuptions), translated by Christopher Henry Droegemuller, pg. 127.
16. LDS IGI, Film 45874, Ref 10972.
17. Dora Trout McFarland Estate.
18. Obituary/Gravestone.
19. Per death certificate.
20. Gilbert B. Mauk Scrapbook.
21. Obituary.
22. Gilbert B. Mauk Scrapbook.
23. 1880 Census.
24. Dora Trout McFarland Estate.
25. Clark County Marriages, book 1860-1872, page 141.
26. Records of the Evangelical Reformed Church in Frederick Maryland, 1746-1800, Wm. J. Hinke and E. W. Reinecke.
27. Found Gravestone, (also see notes for discussion).
28. Found Gravestone.
29. Found Gravestone, (not readable, but next to readable wife).
30. Found Gravestone.
31. Records of the Evangelical Reformed Church in Frederick Maryland, 1746-1800, Wm. J. Hinke and E. W. Reinecke.
32. Maryland German Church Records, Vol. 5, Records of the Evangelical Reformed Church, Frederick MD. 1746-1789, William J. Hinke, 1991, pg. 111.
33. Early Church Records of Loudoun Conty, VA 1745-1800 (chapter on New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Baptisms), Marty Hiatt, 1995, pg. 202.
34. Early Church Records of Loudoun Conty, VA 1745-1800 (chapter on New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Baptisms), Marty Hiatt, 1995.
35. Morgan County Marriage Record, A:1003..
36. Rockingham County Marriages, 1778-1850, John Vogt & T. William Kethley Jr, page 413.
37. LDS IGI, Batch number 8701210, Sheet 20.
38. St. James United Church of Christ Register, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA, translated by Jerry and Tedi Jeen Mower, 1993, pg, 19.
39. Early Church Records of Loudoun Conty, VA 1745-1800 (chapter on New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Baptisms), Marty Hiatt, 1995, pg. 224.
40. Hocking County Death Record, pg 54.
41. Hocking County Death Records, pg 54.
42. Morgan County Marriage Record, A:136.
43. Early Church Records of Loudoun Conty, VA 1745-1800 (chapter on New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Baptisms), Marty Hiatt, 1995, pg. 224.
44. Morgan County Marriage Record, A:136.
45. St. James United Church of Christ Register, Lovettsville, Loudoun, VA, translated by Jerry and Tedi Jeen Mower, 1993, pg. 32.
46. Morgan County Marriage Record, A:523.
47. Record Book of the Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, VA (1762-1889 with interuptions), translated by Christopher Henry Droegemuller.
48. Morgan County Marriage Record, A:984.
49. Record Book of the Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, VA (1762-1889 with interuptions), translated by Christopher Henry Droegemuller, pg. 137D.
50. Record Book of the Rader Lutheran Church, Timberville, VA (1762-1889 with interuptions), translated by Christopher Henry Droegemuller.
51. Morgan County Marriage Record, A:984.
52. Morgan County Marriage Record, A:523.
53. Found Gravestone.
54. "New Jersusalem Burials," New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Register, Balch Library, Leesburg, Loudoun, VA.
55. Found Gravestone.
56. "New Jersusalem Burials," New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Register, Balch Library, Leesburg, Loudoun, VA.
57. Melony Jane Williams GEDCOM (downloaded from home page).
58. Persons Naturized in the Provice of PA 1640-1773, pg 382.
59. Persons Naturized in the Provice of PA 1640-1773, pg 381.
60. Melony Jane Williams GEDCOM (downloaded from home page).