First Generation
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1. Conrad
Deffenbaugh,
GGGG Grandfather, 19730, M. Born in 1749 in Germany. Conrad died in Fayette
Co., PA, on 7 Jan 1812; he was 63. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA.
1. Ancestry.com. Fayette County,
Pennsylvania, Genealogical and Personal History [database online]. Provo, UT:
Ancestry.com, 2003. Original data: edit: John W. Jordan and James Hadden.
Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County Pennsylvania, Volumes I-II.
New York, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1912.
This is a good
old German family planted in Fayette county by Conrad Deffenbaugh, a native of
Germany . After his emigration he settled in Eastern Pennsylvania , later
coming to Fayette county , where he married Margaret Riffle . They settled on
new land and endured all the dangers and privations of the pioneer. They had a
family of seven children.
2. Estate
Diffenbaugh,
Conrad, German Twp. dated 1-3-1812
p. 522 prob.
2-1-1812
wife Magdalen
sons George, Conrad, Jacob, Daniel,
Solomon, Anthony
granddaughter Catherine Deffenbaugh,
dau. of Conrad
daughters Barbery, Magdalen, Catherine
executors sons Jacob and Daniel -
witnesses George Riffel, Peter
Ellenberger, Anthony Difenbaugh
3. Is this our Conrad?
"Pennsylvania
German Pioneers" by Strassburger on page 696
A Conrat
Dieffenbacher came on ship, Richmond from Rotterdam to Philadelphia on 27 Oct.
1764 (Our Conrad would have been 15 so it is possible.).
4. THE CONRAD DEFFENBAUGH FAMILY
by Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh [23 Nov
1905-27 Sept 1993] Quoted by Ralph Emerson Deffenbaugh
"The Conrad Deffenbaugh
(Tevebaugh, Tiefenbach, Diefenbach) (1749-Jan 1812) Family, German township,
Fayette Co, Pa. Spouse, Mary Magdalene Riffle (1755-22 Oct 1832). Nine
children-six boys and three girls were born to them. Conrad Deffenbaugh, a
native of Germany, along with his brother, Wilhelm (William) came to America
sometime in the 1760's. Since there is no record of their landing at the port
of Philadelphia, certain circumstances prevailing at that time lead me to
believe that they must have disembarked at Baltimore or one of the other
Maryland ports. Records show that other Deffenbaughs were living in Baltimore
at the time who might have been kinfolk. There is a record of a Conrad
Deffenbaugh taking communion at the Lutheran church in Frederick, MD in 1767.
We know they were Lutherans but have no proof of their place of origin in
Germany. (Baden has been mentioned.)
William Deffenbaugh, the brother, was
reported to have settled somewhere in western Maryland at that time. All
attempts to locate information about him or any of his descendants have been
unsuccessful to this time. (1975)
Since Conrad came to German township,
where a number of German immigrants had previously settled, it seems reasonable
for us to assume that he followed the old National Trail to reach his
destination. He eventually settled on a farm about 2? miles east, northeast of
Fort Mason (Masontown), formerly named Germantown. The time of his arrival in
this locality has never been established, or when he met and married Mary
Magdalene Riffle. We do know that their first child, Conrad, Jr., was born in
1773. (Fischer's Jacob's Lutheran Baptismal records show John, born 1793, as
the first of Conrad's children to be baptised in German twp.)
All of Conrad's family stayed with the
Lutheran Church except his second son, Jacob, who went with the Reformed group.
He donated a portion of one of his farms for a church building and cemetery, which
today is the McClellandtown United Presbyterian Church and Church Hill
Cemetery. He, his wife and several of his children are buried there. Conrad,
his wife, and many of his descendants are buried in the Jacob's Lutheran Church
cemetery.
In 1785, Conrad applied to the state of
Pennsylvania (possibly Virginia) for a land grant. He received it in 1787 for
the price of 5 pounds English which was equal to $29.60. It consisted of 145+
acres and the deed stipulated that the grant was legal provided that it did not
encroach on Indian treaty lands. It was known as "Conrad's
Fancy." The farm, or
plantation, passed from Conrad to his wife, Mary Magdalene, in 1812. Her son,
Anthony, bought out his brothers' and sisters' interests between the years 1817
and 1830. When Anthony died in 1843, the farm reverted to his wife, Susanna.
Her son, George, took it over at her death in 1884 and farmed it until May 26,
1913, when he sold it to his brother, Christian Deffenbaugh for $1.00 with the
provision that he (George) be given a home and be cared for as long as he
lived. His end came on March 8, 1916. Christian farmed it until his death on
December 18, 1922. To settle the estate, it was sold out of the family in 1923
to a coal mining company. The land was strip mined and all the buildings were
destroyed. The house and barn had been located approximately 200 yards east of
the township road now known as T-370, which connects the Masontown-Leckrone
road (PA 3013) to the Masontown-Woodside road (PA 3010) at the Mennonite Church.
A high voltage power line passes over the building site.
The Conrad Deffenbaugh family consisted
of nine children, listed in order of their birth. A) Conrad, Jr (1773-1805); B)
Jacob (1776-Dec 10, 1854); C) Catherine (1780-1866); D) Solomon (1785-1869); E)
Daniel (1786-March 13, 1867); F) Anthony, (Feb 16, 1789-Oct 2, 1843); G)
Barbara (July 1, 1792-March 15, 1827); H) (John) George (Dec 24, 1793-Dec 8,
1872); I) Magdalene (Jan 14, 1796-?) (possibly died in Texas)."
5. Marie Rider - marider111@hotmail.com 2004
In ~1772 when
Conrad was 23, he married Mary Magdalene Riffle, GGGG Grandmother, 19731, F, in
Fayette Co., PA. Born on 22 Sep 1755 in Fayette Co., PA. Mary Magdalene died in
Fayette Co., PA, on 12 Oct 1832; she was 77. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German
Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. AkA: Margaret
2. OneWorldTree lists birth in Whitehall,
Lehigh, PA
3. OneWorldTree lists a son Johan
Georg born 20 Apr 1783.
4. R. L. Riffle - March 21, 1999 at
15:02:09
I have a Jacob
in my line that would have been born around 1720. He patented land in Fayette
Co., PA. just above the Mason Dixon Line. This part of Fayette Co., was claimed
by three states: Pa, Manoghalia, VA and West Agusta, Maryland. He had an early
Fort where early courts were held. This fort is mentioned in various histories.
However the court records burned in the 1790s fire at the courthouse in
Monongalia Co.,((now West Virginia)).
Jacob doesn't
appear to be buried at St.Jacob's Lutheran Church which has the early burials.
His Son George was born 13 May 1754 and married Elizabeth Waltzer/Walser. Jacob
also appears to have had children named: Nicholas b. 1752, Mary Magdalene,
Matthias, and a daughter said to be the d/o of Andrew M. & Abigail Riffle,
however, This child, Elizabeth Riffle/Rifel was most likely Jacob's daughter.
She died the winter of 1765-66.
Several of my
ancestors children, children of George Rifel, Sr. moved to WVA to claim lands
George was awarded for service in the Revolutionary War. Many early letters
have survived which state this. Also, some members went west and are also
recorded in these letters.
Jacob Sr. seems
to have moved out of Pa. There are many deeds and several state that he sold
his land to his son Nicholas who is buried at the Lutheran Church. Elizabeth,
George, Mary Magdalene and Nicholas are buried at St. Jacob's Lutheran Church.
They had the
following children:
2 i. Conrad,
19732, M (1773-1805)
3 ii. Jacob,
19733, M (1776-1854)
4 iii. Catherine,
19734, F (1780-1866)
5 iv. Solomon,
19735, M (1785-1869)
6 v. Daniel,
20482, M (1786-1867)
7 vi. Anthony,
19728, M (1789-1843)
8 vii. Barbary
Rebecca, 19736, F (1792-1827)
9 viii. George,
19737, M (1793-1872)
10 ix. Magdalene,
19738, F (1796-)
Second Generation
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2. Conrad
Deffenbaugh
(Conrad1), GGGG Uncle, 19732, M. Born
in 1773 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Conrad died in German Twp., Fayette
Co., PA, in 1805; he was 32. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp., Fayette
Co., PA.
1. Any Connection?
Conrad
Deffenbaugh (also spelled Diefenbach in same document) arrived from Germany and
filed Petition first on 12 Feb 1856 in Westmorland Co., PA and then again 15
Sept 15 1863 in Cambria Co,PA.
2. Christie Jeppson -
hermanajeppson@yahoo.com
3. Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh [23 Nov
1905-27 Sept 1993]
Conrad married
Susannah, 19920, F.
They had the
following children:
11 i. Elizabeth,
19921, F (1804-)
12 ii. Catherine,
19922, F (1806-)
3. Jacob
Deffenbaugh
(Conrad1), GGGG Uncle, 19733, M. Born
in ~1776 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Jacob died in McClellandtown, Fayette
Co., PA, on 10 Dec 1854; he was 78. Buried in McClelland Presbyterian Church,
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. ÒBig JakeÓ
2. Fayette County, Pennsylvania,
Genealogical and Personal History
Jacob , son of
Conrad and Margaret (Riffle) Deffenbaugh , was born in Fayette county in 1776 .
He learned the blacksmith's trade and was one of the most expert iron workers
in the county. He made axles, chains, and other needed articles, shipping to
river points. He prospered and owned three farms of one hundred acres each. He
was a Whig in politics, and a Presbyterian in religion. He died 1854 . He
married Eva Everly , who bore him eleven children.
3. Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh [23 Nov
1905-27 Sept 1993] via Debbie Harris
"Jacob must have been a big man
for he was often referred to as "Big Jake." During church services,
he was always one of the most trusted scouts to warn of danger when the Indians
were on the prowl. He was a skilled blacksmith and craftsman in making iron
products such as axles, chains, farm tools, wheel rims, etc. His products were
of the highest quality and much of them were shipped down the Monongahela River
for sale in the Pittsburgh area. His skill and excellent workmanship led to
much financial success as was proven by his ownership of three separate farms
at the same time. It was from his farm near McClellandtown that the area for
the Presbyterian Church and cemetery was obtained. He was the last active
member of the Reformed group's Council at the time it separated from the
Lutherans. He was the one who signed the papers that relinquished the Reformed
group's claim to the land donated by the Franks family for a "meeting
house" and school. Jacob was appointed to a Fayette County committee of
four to work with representatives from all the other counties of the state to
speak out to the people of Pennsylvania extolling the virtues of the American
way of carrying on business without the interference of England. [Taken from the
Uniontown paper of May 5, 1827]
The record reveals that he was a capable leader and a concerned citizen.
The parents of Jacob's wife, Nicholas and Dorothy Everly, lived on an adjoining
farm east of "Conrad's Fancy."
The other Everly children were:
Elizabeth, married to Nicholas Poundstone; Catherine, married to Michael
Baker; Margaret, married to Joseph Yeager; Barbara, married to Joseph Bowers;
Christine, married to Phillip Mason; Mary, married to Nicholas Mason; and a son
Jacob."
In ~1800 when
Jacob was 24, he married Eva Everly, 19923, F, daughter of Johann Nicolas
Everly, 20560, M (12 Apr 1744-6 Dec 1825) & Marie Thorothera Mohr, 20561, F
(1755-10 Apr 1826), in Fayette Co., PA. Born on 7 Jun 1780 in German Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA. Eva died on 20 Mar 1870; she was 89. Buried in McClelland
Presbyterian Church, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Richard W. parsons -
ricksgenes@mouthfulofmoonlight.com
Father: Johann
Nicholas EVERLY b: 12 Apr 1744 in , , , Germany
Mother: Marie
Thorothera "Dority" MOHR b: 1755
They had the
following children:
13 i. John
George, 20544, M (1801-)
14 ii. Joseph,
20545, M (1803-1868)
15 iii. William
George, 20546, M (1804-1877)
16 iv. Jacob,
20198, M (1806-1886)
17 v. John
E, 20547, M (1806-1886)
18 vi. Magdalene,
20548, F (1808-)
19 vii. Conrad
J, 20549, M (1810-1903)
20 viii. Barbara,
20550, F (1813-)
21 ix. Nicholas,
20207, M (1816-1888)
22 x. Catherine,
20551, F (1817-1863)
23 xi. Elizabeth,
20552, F (1819-1900)
24 xii. Anna
Marie, 20553, F (1827-)
4. Catherine
Deffenbaugh
(Conrad1), GGGG Aunt, 19734, F. Born
on 19 Aug 1780 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Catherine died in 1866; she was
85.
1. Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh [23 Nov
1905-27 Sept 1993]
1808, they settled on a farm in Dunkard
Township, Greene County, PA, near the village of Rosedale which lies very near
the West Virginia border."
2. Is she the Catherine Deffenbaugh who
married Christian Reppert and had son John Christian 26 Aug 1803? Yes per Jane McCann and Jamie Danker Apr 2006
On 14 Sep 1802
when Catherine was 22, she married Johann Christian Reppert, 22168, M, in PA.
Born on 10 Nov 1774 in Karlsbrunn, Germany. Johann Christian died in Greene
Co., PA, in 1851; he was 76.
1. Immigrated to US about 1792 per Jamie
Danker - jdanker@joimail.com
2. Keely Deuschie - keelyde@bellsouth.net
Genealogical
and Personal History of Fayette County, originally published in 1912 (pages
861-862).
They had the
following children:
25 i. John
Christian, 22169, M (1803-1888)
26 ii. George,
22170, M (1806-)
27 iii. Catherine
Margaret, 22171, M (1808-)
28 iv. Solomon,
22172, F (1810-1891)
29 v. Minerva
Sophia, 22173, F (1814-1899)
30 vi. Lewis,
22174, M (1817-)
31 vii. Louisa
Wilhelmina, 22175, F (1819-1890)
32 viii. Alfred
Crawford, 22176, M (1822-1905)
33 ix. Benjamin
Franklin, 22177, M (1828-1890)
5. Solomon
Deffenbaugh
(Conrad1), GGGG Uncle, 19735, M. Born
on 6 Jan 1785 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Solomon died in 1869; he was 83.
1. Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh [23 Nov
1905-27 Sept 1993]
"Solomon Deffenbaugh left the old
homestead in 1808 for Ohio country. A history of Muskingum County, Ohio,
published in 1882, states; "On April 3, 1808, a solitary horseman from
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, arrived in Zanestown. The stranger was Solomon Deffenbaugh,
son of Conrad Deffenbaugh. He made shoes and died on his farm near Zanesville
in 1869 in the 84th year of his age." The farm was about 3 miles southeast of the city. Solomon
was an organizer and trustee in the formation of the St. John's English Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Zanesville." Along with trustee, George Clapper, they
purchased land from the John McIntire estate for the "Peace Church"
for $280 - the present location of the Immanuel United Church of Christ. (See
The Times Recorder, Dec 7, 1978, for the 160th year celebration)
2. U.S. and International Marriage
Records, 1560-1900 Record
Name: Solomon Deffenbaugh
Gender: male
Birth
Year: 1785
Spouse
Name: Margaret Twaddle
Spouse
Birth
Place: PA
Spouse Birth
Year: 1791
Marriage
State: of OH
Number
Pages: 1
3. Zanesville Daily Courier, Zanesville,
Ohio, 5 March 1878
Early History
of Zanesville by E. H. O.
Michael Sockman
owned a farm two and one half miles north east of Zanesville, where he pastured
his cattle which he purchased for the market. His father and mother lived on
it. Here on this farm his mother died, and his father removed to Wheeling. He afterward traded the farm to Solomon
Deffenbaugh, for a house and lot in Zanesville.
4. 1860 United States Federal Census
Year: 1860; Census
Place: Wayne, Muskingum, Ohio; Roll: M653_1018; Page: 282; Image:
Name: Solomon Deffenbaugh
Age in
1860: 75
Birth
Year: abt 1785
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1860: Wayne, Muskingum, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post
Office: Zanesville
Value of real
estate: View image
Household
Members:
Name Age
Solomon
Deffenbaugh 75
Margaret
Deffenbaugh 70
Mary
Deffenbaugh 41
Martha
Deffenbaugh 30
Eliza Harris
Living next
door (#80) is another Deffenbaugh family consisting of a male head of household
age 33, Nancy 24, Sarah 3 and Solomon 1.
On 29 Apr 1809
when Solomon was 24, he married Margaret Twaddle, 21985, F, in OH. Born in 1791
in Fayette Co., PA. Margaret died in Zanesville, OH, on 18 Apr 1872; she was
81.
1. kuzzuns@gmail.com 2006
Father:
Alexander TWADDLE b: ABT 1745 in , Donegal, Ireland
They had one
child:
34 i. Christian,
21986, M (1811-1885)
6. Daniel
Deffenbaugh
(Conrad1), GGGG Uncle, 20482, M. Born
on 12 Jun 1786 in Fayette Co., PA. Daniel died on 13 Mar 1867; he was 80.
1. "Daniel, in his early life
was trained as a blacksmith and worked for his brother, Jacob".
7. Anthony
Deffenbaugh
(Conrad1), GGG Grandfather, 19728, M.
Born on 16 Feb 1789 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Anthony died in German
Twp., Fayette Co., PA, on 2 Oct
1843; he was 54. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran Cemetery, German Twp., Fayette Co.,
PA.
1.
Ancestry.com. Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical and Personal History
[database online]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2003. Original data: edit: John W. Jordan
and James Hadden. Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County
Pennsylvania, Volumes I-II. New York, Lewis Historical Publishing Company,
1912.
Anthony
Deffenbaugh , son of Conrad Deffenbaugh (q. v.), was born about 1790 , in
German township, Fayette county, Pennsylvania , where he died. He always
followed the farmer's occupation, living a simple, peaceful and contented life.
He married Susan Bowman . Children: John ; Henry , of whom further; George
Christopher ; Solomon ; Maria,married John Johnson .
2. 1840 Census
Name: Anthony
Deffenbaugh
Township: German
County: Fayette
State: Pennsylvania
Roll: 460
Page: 306
3. Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh [23 Nov
1905-27 Sept 1993]
"Anthony bought his sisters' and
brothers' shares in the plantation, "Conrad's Fancy," during the
period between 1817 and 1830 for the sum of $150 each, except John George, who
received $400 because his father did not live long enough to teach him a trade
as he had done for the other boys. He stayed on at the plantation until 1817
when he and his wife moved to Perry County, Ohio, where he purchased a farm
east of Glenford. The farm was sold out of the family in the early 1920's and
was about 400 acres in size. "Since the Elder Conrad died in 1812 his wife
outlived him until 1832--about 20 years--it was the responsibility of Anthony
to care for his mother as long as she lived. Releases for their interest in the
plantation were signed by each of
Anthony's brothers and sisters. There is no record showing that the children of
Conrad, Jr. or the children of Barbara Rider received any share from
Anthony."
4. Photo of tombstone as of June 2005
5. Family Data Collection -
Individual Records
Online -
Ancestry.com
Name: Anthony
Deffenbaugh
Parents: Conrod Deffenbaugh , Magdelen
Birth
Place: Fayette
Co, Germantown, PA
Birth
Date: 1789
Death
Place:
Germantown, Fayette Co, PA
Death
Date: 20 October
1843
Anthony married
Susannah Bowman, GGG Grandmother, 19729, F, daughter of Henry Bowman, 19739, M
(-bef 17 Apr 1832) & Catherine, 21190, F. Born on 16 Aug 1801 in PA.
Susannah died in German Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA, on 30 Mar 1886; she was 84. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran
Cemetery, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Photo of tombstone as of June 2005.
They had the
following children:
35 i. John
Witmer, 19743, M (1821-1893)
36 ii. Henry
Bowman, 19744, M (1823-1901)
37 iii. Anna
Katherine, 19745, F (1826-1830)
38 iv. Solomon
Riffel, 19746, M (1829-1859)
39 v. George
Reppert, 19747, M (1831-1916)
40 vi. Maria,
19724, F (1834-1914)
41 vii. Conrad,
19748, M (1836-1927)
42 viii. Christian,
21949, M (1839-1922)
8. Barbary
Rebecca Deffenbaugh (Conrad1), GGGG Aunt,
19736, F. Born on 1 Jul 1792 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Barbary Rebecca
died in German Twp., Fayette Co.,
PA, on 15 Mar 1827; she was 34. Buried in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Born on 1 Jul 1792 in
PA. Barbary Rebecca died in German Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA, on 1 Mar 1827; she was 34.
1. AKA Barbara
2. Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh [23 Nov
1905-27 Sept 1993]
On 27 Oct 1817
when Barbary Rebecca was 25, she married Michael Rider, 20107, M, in German
Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Born on 24
Oct 1795 in German Twp., Fayette
Co., PA. Michael died in German Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA, on 26 May 1876; he was 80. Buried in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Born on 24 Oct 1795 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Michael died in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA, on
26 May 1876; he was 80.
1. Fayette County, Pennsylvania,
Genealogical and Personal History
The Rider
family came to Fayette county prior to 1838 , as a deed yet extant shows that
Michael Rider , in September, 1838 , bought one hundred and thirty acres of
land in German township , and had then been in the county several years. He lived
on his purchase and made it his home until his death at the age of eighty-four
years. He was of German descent, and a devout member of the Lutheran church. He
married (first) Rebecca Deffenbaugh , and (second) Sarah Murray , Children of
first wife, all deceased: 1. John , married a Miss Franks and lived in German
township . 2. Christian , moved to Iowa . 3. Van , moved to Iowa . 4. Margaret
, married a Mr. Evans and moved to West Virginia . Children of second marriage.
5. Hannah , married John Huhn and lived in German township , where she survives
him. 6. Isaac , of whom further. 7. Jacob , married Euphemia Dusenberry and
lived in German township , where both died. 8. Mary , now living in German
township , unmarried. 9. Nancy , married Samuel Fast , both now living in
Nicholson township . 10. Sarah , married Miles Johnson , who survives her, a
resident of German township .
2. Geoff Crimmins - 2002 -
gerimmins@yahoo.com
Parents may be:
Father:
Christopher (Stophel Rynor) (Rider) REITER
Mother: Mary
1. Marie Rider - marider111@hotmail.com
They had the
following children:
43 i. Maria
Magdalena, 939, F (1818-)
44 ii. John
Deffenbaugh, 19909, M (1819-1904)
45 iii. Catherine
ÒKatieÓ, 3557, F (1821-)
46 iv. Christopher,
4137, M (1823-1858)
47 v. Margaret,
4140, F (1825-)
9. George
Deffenbaugh
(Conrad1), GGGG Uncle, 19737, M. Born
on 24 Dec 1793 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. George died on 8 Dec 1872; he
was 78.
1. Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh [23 Nov
1905-27 Sept 1993]
"[John] George Deffenbaugh was Conrad's
youngest son and as mentioned before, only 18 at his fathers death and without
a trade, was by his father's will granted $200 more than the others and two
horses with harness and gear and farm equipment. He was given the
responsibility of caring for the farm and his mother to qualify for the extra
bequest. His total share moneywise was $400".
10.
Magdalene Deffenbaugh (Conrad1), GGGG Aunt,
19738, F. Born on 14 Jan 1796 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh [23 Nov
1905-27 Sept 1993]
"Magdalene, Conrad's youngest
child, married a George Fox as his second wife. They had two sons that were baptized in the Jacob's Lutheran
Church. They moved to parts unknown. A Deffenbaugh girl born in the 1880's in
Ohio recalls her parents referring to "Texas Mag," so it is believed
that she moved to Texas.
Third Generation
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11.
Elizabeth Deffenbaugh (Conrad2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 19921, F. Born on 11 Nov 1804 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
12.
Catherine Deffenbaugh (Conrad2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 19922, F. Born in 1806 in German
Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
13. John
George Deffenbaugh (Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20544, M. Born on 15 Feb 1801 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
14. Joseph
Deffenbaugh
(Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20545, M. Born on 30 Aug 1803 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
Joseph died in Fayette Co. PA, on 19 Apr 1868; he was 64. Buried in Leckey
Cemetery, Fayette Co., PA.
1. Name: Joseph Deffenbaugh
Age in
1860: 58
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1860: German,
Fayette, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Post
Office:
McClellandtown
Roll: M653_1109
Page: 392
Year: 1860
Head of
Household: Joseph Deffenbaugh German, Fayette, PA 58 1801
Pennsylvania
Male
Elizabeth
Deffenbaugh German, Fayette,
PA 23 1836
Pennsylvania Female
Jacob
Deffenbaugh German, Fayette,
PA 18 1841
Pennsylvania Male
Albert
Deffenbaugh German, Fayette,
PA 16 1843
Pennsylvania Male
Joseph married
Nancy Blackwell, 20554, F. Born on 18 Mar 1810. Nancy died in Fayette Co. PA,
on 20 Jun 1846; she was 36. Buried in Leckey Cemetery, Fayette Co., PA.
1. Most entries at WorldConnect show
surname as Black.
2. Richard Parsons - ricksgenes
Child
8. Hannah Leona Marie DEFFENBAUGH
b: 1850 in , Fayette County, Pennsylvania,
They had the
following children:
48 i. Mary,
20563, F (1830-)
49 ii. Sarah,
20564, F (1832-)
50 iii. Martha,
20565, F (1834-)
51 iv. Elizabeth,
20566, F (1836-)
52 v. Jacob,
20567, M (1842-)
53 vi. Albert,
20568, M (1844-)
54 vii. Harriet,
20569, F (1846-)
15. William
George Deffenbaugh (Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20546, M. Born in 1804 in German
Twp., Fayette Co., PA. William
George died in Oct 1877; he was 73.
1. Kelley, Gwendolyn Dunlevy. A Genealogical
History of the Dunlevy Family. The Evans Printing Company. Columbus, Ohio.
1901. Page 104
William George
married Lucinda Rabb, 20555, F. Born on 16 Mar 1804.
1. Also seen as Raub, Robb
They had the
following children:
55 i. Jacob,
20570, M (1829-)
56 ii. Catherine,
20571, F (1832-)
57 iii. Mary
Ann, 20572, F (1835-)
16. Jacob
Deffenbaugh
(Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20198, M. Born on 26 Oct 1806 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
Jacob died on 25 Oct 1886; he was 79. Buried in Old Frame - Oak Hill Cemetery,
Fayette Co., PA.
1. Fayette County, Pennsylvania,
Genealogical and Personal History
Jacob (2), son
Jacob and Eva (Everly) Deffenbaugh , was born in German township, Fayette
county, Pennsylvania , October 26, 1806 , died October 25, 1886 . He followed
farming all his life, moving to Nicholas township in 1833 and purchasing a farm
of two hundred acres, conducting general farming and stock raising. In politics
he was a Republican, and a Presbyterian in religion, holding the office of elder
in that church throughout his entire mature life.
He married,
September 5, 1833 , Sarah Hertzog , born in Springhill township , August 22,
1809 , died March 19, 1859 . Children: 1. Mary L. , born January 26, 1835 ,
died November 17, 1896 . 2. Sarah Jane , born March 12, 1837 , died November
21, 1849 . 3. Louisa , born April 10, 1839 , died August 18, 1840 . 4. John ,
born May 30, 1841 , died March 11, 1844 . 5. William H. , of whom further. 6.
Margaret , born July 22, 1846 , died November 11, 1849
2. 1850 Nicholdson Twp., Fayette Co., PA
29 Jul 1850,
dwelling 164, Family 164
On 5 Sep 1833
when Jacob was 26, he married Sarah Hertzog, 20199, F, in PA. Born on 22 Aug
1809 in Springhill Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Sarah died on 19 Mar 1859; she was
49. Buried in Old Frame - Oak Hill Cemetery, Fayette Co., PA.
They had the
following children:
58 i. Mary
L, 20200, F (1835-1896)
59 ii. Sarah
Jane, 20201, F (1837-1849)
60 iii. Louisa,
20202, F (1839-1840)
61 iv. John,
20203, M (1841-1844)
62 v. William
H, 20204, M (1843-1920)
63 vi. Margaret,
20205, F (1846-1849)
64 vii. George,
20206, M (1850-)
17. John E
Deffenbaugh
(Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20547, M. Born on 26 Oct 1806 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. John
E died in Sugar Creek Twp., Putnam Co., OH, on 14 Jan 1886; he was 79. Buried
in Ottawa River Church Cem., Sugar Creek Twp., Putnam Co., OH.
On 24 Jun 1829
when John E was 22, he first married Anna Parshall, 22167, F, in Fayette Co.,
PA. Born on 22 May 1811 in Fayette Co., PA. Anna died in Putnam Co., OH, on 17
Mar 1875; she was 63.
1. Nancy
DEFFENBAUGH b: 26 May 1831 in Putnam, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA
2. Jacob DEFFENBAUGH b: 2 Aug
1833 in , Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
3. William DEFFENBAUGH b: 19 Nov
1835 in , Putnam County, Ohio, USA
4. Joseph DEFFENBAUGH b: 22 Oct
1837 in , Putnam County, Ohio, USA
5. Albert Gallatin DEFFENBAUGH b:
2 Feb 1840 in , Putnam County, Ohio, USA
6. Amanda A. DEFFENBAUGH b: 2 Apr
1842 in , Putnam County, Ohio, USA
7. Lewis M. DEFFENBAUGH b: 27 Nov
1844 in , Putnam County, Ohio, USA
8. Emily Jane DEFFENBAUGH b: 10
Jun 1847 in , Putnam County, Ohio, USA
9. John H. DEFFENBAUGH b: 11 Dec 1849 in , Putnam County, Ohio,
USA
In May 1879
when John E was 72, he second married Mary A Strouder, 22166, F, in OH. Born in
1818.
1. Information on this family:
Richard W.
Parsons - ricksgenes@mouthfulof moonlight.com
18.
Magdalene Deffenbaugh (Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20548, F. Born on 28 Mar 1808 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
19. Conrad J
Deffenbaugh
(Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20549, M. Born on 26 Sep 1810 in
McClelland , German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Conrad J died in McClelland , German
Twp., Fayette Co., PA, on 17 Feb 1903; he was 92. Buried on 19 Feb 1903 in
McClelland Presbyterian Church, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. 1850 Federal
Census
Year: 1850;
Census Place: Nicholson, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_779; Page: 110;
Image: 221.
Name: Conrad Deffenbaugh
Age: 39
Estimated birth
year: abt 1811
Birth
place:
Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850
(City,County,State): Nicholson, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Page: 110
Roll: M432_779
Listed is a
female: Jane age 30 and an
Elizabeth Monroe age 17
1870 Federal
Census
Year: 1870;
Census Place: German, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1342; Page: 177; Image:
356.
Name: Conrad
Deffenbaugh
Estimated Birth
Year: abt 1811
Age in
1870: 59
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1870: German,
Fayette, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post
Office:
Masontown
Roll: M593_1342
Page: 177
Image: 356
Year: 1870
Listed with
Jane a male M.H., age 14
On 18 Jun 1835
when Conrad J was 24, he first married Lydia Hertzog, 20573, F, in Fayette Co.
PA. Born on 23 Apr 1814. Lydia died in Fayette Co. PA, on 9 Feb 1836; she was
21. Buried in Mt. Moriah Baptist Cem., Smithfield, Fayette Co., PA.
On 23 Sep 1841
when Conrad J was 30, he second married Jane Kendall, 20574, F, daughter of
Jeremiah Kendall, 20655, M & Sarah Phillips, 20656, F (-~1877), in Fayette
Co. PA. Born on 18 May 1820. Jane died in Fayette Co. PA, on 27 Oct 1888; she
was 68. Buried in McClelland Presbyterian Church, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Will of Sara Kendall March 14th 1877
...First: I
direct that all my bank stock, bonds and notes, or the proceeds of the same be
divided into five equal parts and that my five children, viz Isaac, Jane, Rhoda
and Malinda each shall have one share and I bequeath the other share thereof to
my son Isaac in mist to invest the same and to use the interest thereof in
procuring clothes for my son John during his natural life and if all said
interest be not so used or needed
then to invest also the surplus from, time to time. And when the decease of my said son John then the said share
with added surplus, if any, to be paid over to the children aforesaid John who
may be then living and to the children of any of his children who may then be
deceased such children to king their deceased parents share and in case there
are no such children or childrenÕs children then living then said share and
added surplus, if any to be paid over to my five children first named or their
legal representatives, I bequeath to my daughter Jane Deffenbaugh my large
copper bolu, my circular table, I bequeath to my daughter Malinda Dawson one set of silver tea
spoons also the bed in the room that I now occupy at Conrad Deffenbaugh. This includes the bedstead also, the
trumnel bed in the same room with all the clothes belonging to it. Also all the carpet in the same room,
and my large dining table now at
John KendallÕs. All
the goods that I have in the house where John lives not disposed of I give to my three daughters to divide
as they think proper, the goods consisting of clothing, dishes, carpeting,
etc. I bequeath to my son Isaac my
secretary during his natural life, and at his death my son John, if living, to have it; but if John
should not be living then it is my will that the oldest son then living shall
have it of John. ..... In writing
where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 14th day of March 1877. And
Lastly I appoint my son Isaac Kendall
executor of this my last will and testament
Sarah Kendall
They had the
following children:
65 i. William,
20575, M (1843-1844)
66 ii. Anna
E, 20576, F (1846-1850)
67 iii. M.
Hughes, 20577, M (1855-1926)
20. Barbara
Deffenbaugh
(Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20550, F. Born on 13 Mar 1813 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
Barbara died in Grand Rapids, MI.
1. Living with sister Elizabeth in 1870
census. German Twp., Fayette Co.,
PA
2. Several WorldConnect databases
show death in Grand Rapids, MI
which I have included. Have NOT
verified this information Apr 2006
21. Nicholas
Deffenbaugh
(Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20207, M. Born in May 1816.
Nicholas died on 26 Mar 1888; he was 71.
1. Fayette
County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical and Personal History
Nicolas
Deffenbaugh , son of Jacob (q. v.) and Eva (Everly) Deffenbaugh , was born in
German township, Fayette county, Pennsylvania , in May, 1816 , died March 26,
1888 . He obtained his education in the public schools and then occupied
himself on the home farm, leaving that to conduct his own. He raised much fine
cattle, growing their feed on the farm. He was a member of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church and a Republican in politics, holding the offices of school
director and clerk of the board. He married, April 25, 1844 , Henrietta ,
daughter of Thomas and Sarah Shroyer . Children: 1. Henderson S. , of whom
further. 2. John M. , born 1850 , lives at Seattle, Washington . 3. Thomas J. ,
lives in Indiana . 4. Marietta , married Morgan Wilson and lives in German
township . Her mother makes her home here.
On 25 Apr 1844
when Nicholas was 27, he married Henrietta Shroyer, 20208, F, in Fayette Co.,
PA.
1. Daughter of Thomas and Sarah Shroyer
They had one
child:
68 i. Henderson,
20209, M (1845-)
22.
Catherine Deffenbaugh (Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20551, F. Born on 30 May 1817 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
Catherine died in Fayette Co., PA, in 1863; she was 45. Buried in Church Hill
Cem., McClellandtown, Fayette Co., PA.
23.
Elizabeth Deffenbaugh (Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20552, F. Born on 29 May 1819 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
Elizabeth died on 17 Apr 1900; she was 80.
1. Name: Elizabeth Coffman
Estimated Birth
Year: abt 1819
Age in
1870: 51
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1870: German,
Fayette, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post
Office:
Masontown
Roll: M593_1342
Page: 177
Image: 356
Year: 1870
Has
Mother-in-law Mary living with her as well as her sister.
On 20 Oct 1846
when Elizabeth was 27, she married John Coffman, 20562, M.
1. dishangel - updated Family Tree For
Weaver/Sanders - 11/2003
2. Does not appear with family in 1870
census. His mother living with his
wife.
24. Anna
Marie Deffenbaugh (Jacob2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 20553, F. Born on 11 Oct 1827 in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
25. John
Christian Reppert (Catherine Deffenbaugh2,
Conrad1), 22169, M. Born in 1803.
John Christian died in 1888; he was 85.
26. George
Reppert
(Catherine Deffenbaugh2, Conrad1), 22170, M. Born in 1806.
27.
Catherine Margaret Reppert (Catherine Deffenbaugh2,
Conrad1), 22171, M. Born in 1808.
28. Solomon
Reppert
(Catherine Deffenbaugh2, Conrad1), 22172, F. Born in 1810. Solomon died in
1891; she was 81.
29. Minerva
Sophia Reppert
(Catherine Deffenbaugh2, Conrad1), 22173, F. Born in 1814. Minerva Sophia
died in 1899; she was 85.
30. Lewis
Reppert
(Catherine Deffenbaugh2, Conrad1), 22174, M. Born in 1817.
31. Louisa
Wilhelmina Reppert (Catherine Deffenbaugh2,
Conrad1), 22175, F. Born in 1819.
Louisa Wilhelmina died in 1890; she was 71.
32. Alfred
Crawford Reppert (Catherine Deffenbaugh2,
Conrad1), 22176, M. Born in 1822.
Alfred Crawford died in 1905; he was 83.
33. Benjamin
Franklin Reppert (Catherine Deffenbaugh2,
Conrad1), 22177, M. Born in 1828.
Benjamin Franklin died in 1890; he was 62.
34.
Christian Deffenbaugh (Solomon2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 21986, M. Born in 1811 in OH.
Christian died in 1885; he was 74.
Christian
married Eliza Ann Harris, 21987, F. Born in 1819. Eliza Ann died in 1910; she
was 91.
They had one
child:
69 i. Margaret
Ann, 21988, F (1842-)
35. John
Witmer Deffenbaugh (Anthony2, Conrad1), GGG Uncle, 19743, M. Born on 24 Nov
1821 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. John Witmer died in Springhill Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA, on 13 Aug 1893/1894; he was 71. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran,
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Ill 7 weeks. Growth in stomach.
John Witmer
first married Monroe, 20003, F.
John Witmer
second married Rebecca Bowell, 20004, F. Born in 1833. Rebecca died in Fayette
Co. PA, on 21 May 1916; she was 83. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA.
They had one
child:
70 i. Sara
Jane ÒJennieÓ, 20005, F (1852-1896)
36. Henry
Bowman Deffenbaugh (Anthony2, Conrad1), GGG Uncle, 19744, M. Born on 24 Nov
1823 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Henry Bowman died in Nicholson Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA, on 14 May 1901; he was 77. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German
Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Henry , second son and child of Anthony
and Susan (Bowman) Deffenbaugh , was born
in German
township, Fayette county, Pennsylvania , 1824 , died May 14, 1901 . He obtained
a public school
education in his native township. With the love of the soil strong in his
blood and with
the example of past generations to follow, it is not remarkable that he
should decide
to follow farming, beginning as his father's assistant. He later moved to
Waynesburg ,
remaining there until 1854 , when he purchased a farm in Nicholson township ,
and at his
death was considered one of the most successful farmers in the township. He was
a member of the
Lutheran church and a Republican in politics. Universal and sincere respect
was his in all
circles in which he moved. He was revered as a conscientious and earnest
church worker,
an upright and honorable man in business dealings, and loved as a fond,
dutiful,
husband and father. He married Margaret Durr , born in Springhill township ,
daughter of
Samuel Durr . Children: Maria , lives on the old homestead; Salena , born
December 8,
1853 , died September 1, 1882 ; Sylvanus C. , of whom further.
Henry Bowman
married Margaret Durr, 19750, F, daughter of Samuel Durr, 19751, M. Born in
1827 in Springhill Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Margaret died on 18 Sep 1887; she was
60. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
They had the
following children:
71 i. Jacob,
20006, M (1845-)
72 ii. Maria,
19752, F (1850-1931)
73 iii. Salena,
19753, F (1853-1882)
74 iv. Sylvanus
C, 19754, M (1853-1914)
37. Anna
Katherine Deffenbaugh (Anthony2, Conrad1), GGG Aunt, 19745, F. Born on 9 Apr 1826
in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Anna Katherine died in German Twp., Fayette
Co., PA, on 25 Nov 1830; she was 4. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA.
38. Solomon
Riffel Deffenbaugh (Anthony2, Conrad1), GGG Uncle, 19746, M. Born on 3 Apr 1829
in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Solomon Riffel died in 1859; he was 29. Buried
in Brick Church Cemetery, Springhill Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
On 22 Sep 1853
when Solomon Riffel was 24, he married Charlotte Durr, 19999, F, in Fayette Co.
PA. Born in 1830. Charlotte died in 1903; she was 73. Buried in Morris
Crossroads, Springhill Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Marriages as copied from ÒGenius of
LibertyÓ
Sep. 29, 1853
Deffenbaugh
& Durr
On the 22nd
inst., by Rev. J. K. Mellhorn, Mr. solomon R. Deffenbaugh of German Township
and Charlotte Durr, of Nicholas township. (Should be Nicholson Twp.)
They had the
following children:
75 i. William
Henry, 20000, M (1855-)
76 ii. Susanna,
20001, F (1857-1919)
39. George
Reppert Deffenbaugh (Anthony2, Conrad1), GGG Uncle, 19747, M. Born on 3 Nov 1831
in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. George Reppert died on 8 Mar 1916; he was 84.
Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. George Deffenbaugh found in:
U.S. Atlantic
and Great Lakes - Census Index (1880)
State: Pennsylvania
County: Fayette
Township: German
Relationship to Head: Self
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Birth Year: <1831>
Mother Birthplace: PA
Father Birthplace: PA
Roll: T9_1129
Page: 227B
ED: 41
Living with
George are his mother Susannah, his sister Maria/Mariah and MariaÕs sons John
and Josiah plus a Bowman/Bauman cousin.
1900 United
States Federal Census
Year: 1900;
Census Place: German, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1410; Page: 7B;
Enumeration District: 29.
Name: George Deffenbaugh
Home in
1900: German, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Age: 68
Estimated birth
year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Relationship to
head-of-house: Brother
40. Maria Deffenbaugh (Anthony2, Conrad1),
GG Grandmother, 19724, F. Born on 25 Apr 1834 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
Maria died in Fayette Co., PA, on 8 Nov 1914; she was 80. Buried in JacobÕs
Lutheran, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. AKA Mariah
2. 1900 and 1910 living with John and
Hattie in Fayette Co., PA (Nicholson Twp.)
3. 1870 living with brother George in
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA along with sons Ira, Josiah and John and her
mother Susan. Jacob J Johnson and
family, and another Deffenbaugh family are neighbors.
1880 living
with brother George in German Twp., Fayette Co. along with two sons John and
Josiah and her mother Susan
4 Christie Jeppson -
hermanajeppson@yahoo.com
Lists as Maria
Dates for birth
and death
5.Ancestry.com.
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical and Personal History [database
online]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2003. Original data: edit: John W. Jordan and
James Hadden. Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County Pennsylvania,
Volumes I-II. New York, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1912.
6. Mrs. Maria Johnson, widow of John
Johnson, died November 8, 1914, 80:6:13, at the home of her son, J. Ellsworth
Johnson. She was preceded in death by (sic) her husband of 51 years. She is
survived by three sons: J. Newton Johnson of Meadow, Idaho; Ira F. Johnson and
J. Ellsworth Johnson of Masontown.
Maria Johnsn
Nicholson Twp
Book 18 Pg 318
Will: 18 Jun 1913
Died: 8 Nov
1914
Probate: 12 Nov
1914
(ref: newspaper
clipping. It should read "she survived her husband by 51 years." She
was married for only seven years.)
7. Vital statistics: Marriages: Some
Fayette County Marriages
Extracted
from Fayette Co. Courthouse
Uniontown, PA.
1852-1855
Contributed for
use in USGenWeb Archives by Donna Clark
derae@cobweb.net
page 46
John JOHNSTON,
son of David & Mary Johnston, a miller, born
and resides
in German Twp.
and
Mariah
DIFFENBAUGH, daughter of Anthony & Susannah Diffenbaugh
married
10-5-1856 in Masontown.
A law ceremony performed by
Daniel Miller
of Masontown. Registered
11-25-1856, P.A.Johns.
8. Will of Maria Johnson
Be it
remembered that I, Maria Johnson of Nicholson Township, Fayette County, Penna.,
do make this my last will and testament in manner following. That is to say - I order and direct
that all my just debts shall be paid with convenient speed. I give unto John Ellsworth Johnson, my
son all that piece of land containing between five and six acres which I bought
of Nicholas Riffle and which adjoins of my son John Ellsworth Johnsons. This gift to my son John Ellsworth
Johnson is in consideration for services rendered by him for me he to have and
hold the same forever. Second I
give and bequeath to my son Josiah Newton Johnson and my son John E. Johnson
and Ira Fremont JohnsonsÕ two children viz:--Frank Johnson and Helen Johnson to
have the balance of my estate divided as follows: Josiah Newton one-third and John Ellsworth Johnson one-third
and Frank Johnson one sixth and Helen Johnson sone-sixth- I have endeavored to
divide my estate as just equitable between my heirs as I think just to me they
are all alike. I appoint Isah
Cover the executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the above named testator
have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of June in the year of our
Lord nineteen Hundred and thirteen.
her
Maria X Johnson
(seal)
mark
Then and there
signed, sealed and published by Maria Johnson the Testator as and for her last
will in the presence of us who at her rquest in her presence and in the
presence of each other have hereto set our names as witnesses.
Conrad Deffenbaugh
Ella M. Coldren
Fayette County,
SS: BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the
12 day of Nov. A. D. 1914 before me (RegisterÕs Seal) CHARLES O. SCHROYER,
Register for the Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administration in and
for said County, came Conrad Deffenbaugh and Ella M. Coldren subscribing
witnesses to the foregoing instrument of Writing, purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Maria Johnson, deceased, who being duly sworn, according
to law, did each depose and say that they were personally present and saw the
said Maria Johnson sign and seal the foregoing Instrument of Writing and heard
her declare the same to be her last Will and testament when of sound and
disposing mind and memory, to the best of their belief. That they signed their names as
witnesses thereto by request of the said testatrix in her presence, and in
presence of each other. That they
know of no undue influence being used in making said Will or any later Will
made.
Affirmed to and
subscribed before me this 12Ó day of Nov. A. d. 1914 as witness my hand and
official seal.
Chas. O. Schroyer
---REGISTER.
Conrad Deffenbaugh
Ella M. Coldren
Now Nov. 12,
1914 the testimony of the above witnesses being adjudged sufficient, I do
hereby admit the foregoing Will to probate and order the same to be recorded as
such. Given under my hand, at
Uniontown, the above date.
Chas. O. Schroyer---REGISTER.
Same day
letters test. to Isah Cover.
RECORDED AND
COMPARED NOVEMBER 12, 1914---CHAS. O. SCHOYER---REGISTER.
9. She is buried next to Josiah but there
is a problem with her tombstone which lists her birth as 1864. My best guess is that J. Ellsworth,
with whom she lived, gave the dates to the person who carved the stone and he
gave his wifeÕs birthdate instead of his motherÕs. Hattie, was in fact, born in April of 1864 which would
correspond with the date on the stone.
Maria/Mariah Deffenbaugh Johnson was born 25 Apr 1834.
On 5 Oct 1856
when Maria was 22, she married John Keney Johnson, GG Grandfather, 19723, M,
son of David Johnson, 19756, M (5 Mar 1785-24 May 1860) & Mary Magdelena
Bixler, 19757, F (~1789-~1857), in Masontown, Fayette Co., PA. Born on 19 Jun
1830 in Fayette Co., PA. John Keney died in Masontown, Fayette Co., PA, on 5
Apr 1863; he was 32. Buried in Newcomer Farm, Fayette Co., PA.
1. Ancestry.com. 1850 United States
Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004.
Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009
rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
Name: John Johnson
Age: 20
Estimated birth
year: abt 1830
Birth
place:
Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850
(City,County,State): German, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Page: 25
Roll: M432_779
Name: John Johnson
Age in
1860: 30
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1860: German,
Fayette, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Post
Office:
Masontown
Roll: M653_1109
Page: 354
Year: 1860
Head of
Household: John
Johnson
John
Johnson German, Fayette,
PA 30 1829 Pennsylvania Male
Maria
Johnson German, Fayette, PA 27 1832
Pennsylvania Female
Josiah
Johnson German, Fayette, PA 5
1854 Pennsylvania Male
Ira
Johnson German, Fayette, PA 4
1855 Pennsylvania Male
Occupation
listed as: Distiller
NOTE: Value of real estate: $18, 780 and personal property valued
at $5,000. This was an sizeable
fortune in 1860.
2. 12 Mar 2005 - Cannot find the family or
John in the 1870. It is possible
that he died between the 1860 and 1870 census. 1880 has Mariah living with brother George, mother Susan and
two sons, Josiah and John.
3. 17 Mar 2005 - If death date I found at
World Connect is correct, Maria was ÒbarelyÕ pregnant at the time of JohnÕs
death and probably didnÕt even know it.
John EÕs calculated birthdate is 9 months later.
4. Debby Harris
<harrisch@bellsouth.net>
Died of
smallpox
5. Burial info from Vance Funeral Home
Records
AKA Mack
Farm. Tombstone illegible.
6. Marriage record reports his occupation
as miller.
They had the
following children:
77 i. Josiah
Newton, 19727, M (1856-1925)
78 ii. Ira
Freemont, 19755, M (1858-1909)
79 iii. John
Ellsworth, 35, M (1863-1947)
41. Conrad
Deffenbaugh
(Anthony2, Conrad1), GGG Uncle, 19748, M. Born on 21 Sep
1836 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Conrad died in near Leckrone, Fayette
Co., PA, on 20 Oct 1927; he was 91. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA.
1. Christie Jepson
2. The Daily Courier (Connellsville,
Pennsylvania - 21 Oct 1927 -
Friday
Conrad
Deffenbaugh of German Township Dies at Age of 91
Conrad
Deffenbaugh, 91 years and one month old the oldest resident of German township,
died Thursday at his home near Leckrone.
He was born in German township and resided there nearly all his
life. On October 3, 1861, he was
united in marriage to Harriet Young, who preceded him in death August 17, 1927,
at the age of 88.
Mr. Deffenbaugh
is survived by the following children:
Mrs. William Mack, Mrs. George E. Renshaw, William and John Deffenbaugh
of Uniontown, Mrs. Elizabeth Lincoln
of Connellsville, Mrs. Ella Coldren at home and Mrs. Jennie Rose of High
House.
A brief funeral
service will be conducted at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 oÕclock, followed
by an additional sercvice at St. jacobÕs Lutheran Church.
3. 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Conrad Deffenbaugh
Estimated Birth
Year: abt 1836
Age in
1870: 34
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1870: Redstone, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post
Office: Brownsville
Conrad
Deffenbaugh Redstone,
Fayette, PA abt 1836 Pennsylvania White Male
Harriet
Deffenbaugh Redstone, Fayette,
PA abt 1839 Pennsylvania White
Female
Eldora Deffenbaugh Redstone, Fayette, PA abt 1863 Pennsylvania
White Female
Maria L
Deffenbaugh Redstone, Fayette,
PA abt 1863 Pennsylvania White Female
Susana
Deffenbaugh Redstone, Fayette,
PA abt 1864 Pennsylvania White Female
Mary E
Deffenbaugh Redstone,
Fayette, PA abt 1865 Pennsylvania White Female
George G
Deffenbaugh Redstone, Fayette,
PA abt 1868 Pennsylvania White Male
1900 United
States Federal Census
Year: 1900;
Census Place: German, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1410; Page: 2A;
Enumeration District: 29.
Name: Conrad Deffenbaugh
Home in
1900: German, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Age: 63
Estimated birth
year: 1837
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Relationship to
head-of-house: Head
Pennsylvania
1910 Miracode Index
Name: Conrad Deffenbaugh
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
State: PA
Age: 73
Color: W
Enumeration
District: 0036
Visit: 0267
County: Fayette
Relation: Head of Household
Other
Residents:
Relation Name
Age Birth Place
Wife Harriet 70
Pennsylvania
1910 United
States Federal
Year: 1910;
Census Place: German Twp, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Series: T624; Roll: 1345;
Page: 176A; Enumeration District: 36; Part: 1; Line: 5.
Name: Conrad Deffenbaugh
Age in
1910: 73
Estimated birth
year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1910: German Twp, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
On 3 Oct 1861
when Conrad was 25, he married Harriet Young, 20007, F, in Fayette Co., PA.
Born in 1839. Harriet died in Fayette Co., PA, on 17 Aug 1927; she was 88. Buried
in JacobÕs Lutheran Cemetery, Fayette Co., PA.
1. 1870 United States Federal Census
Year: 1870;
Census Place: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1343; Page: 351;
Image: 129.
Name: Harriet Deffenbaugh
Estimated Birth
Year: abt 1839
Age in
1870: 31
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1870: Redstone, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post
Office: Brownsville
1920 United
States Federal Census
Year: 1920;
Census Place: German, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1569; Page: 18A;
Enumeration District: 44; Image: 422.
Name: Harriet Deffenbaugh
Age: 80 years
Estimated birth
year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Home in
1920: German, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Sex: Female
Marital
status: Married
Relation to
Head of House: Wife
Able to
read: Yes
Able to
Write: Yes
Mother's Birth
Place: Pennsylvania
Father's Birth
Place: Pennsylvania
Image: 422
They had the
following children:
80 i. William,
21684, M
81 ii. John,
21685, M
82 iii. Eldora,
21686, F (1862-)
83 iv. Elizabeth,
21688, F
84 v. Ella
M, 21689, F (1865-)
85 vi. Jennie,
21690, F
86 vii. Maria
L. ÒLouiseÓ, 20607, F (1863-)
42.
Christian Deffenbaugh (Anthony2, Conrad1), 21949, M. Born on 8 Mar 1839. Christian
died in Fayette Co., PA, on 21 Dec 1922; he was 83. Buried in Mennonite Cem.,
Masontown, Fayette Co., PA.
1. Tom MickeyÕs line
2. Mennonite Obt
Christian
Deffenbaugh was born March 8, 1839; died Dec. 18, 1922; aged 83 y. 9 m. 10 d.
In early life Bro. Deffenbaugh united with the Mennonite Church at Masontown,
Pa., and lived a consistent Christian life until the call came to come up
higher. His entire life was spent in the vicinity of his birthplace. About 1870
he was ordained to the ministry. He was interested in all the activities of the
church. Five daughters survive: Mrs. Mattie Elzo Johnson, Mrs. Rebecca Provins,
Mrs. Pleasie Provins, Mrs. Lorella Shoaf, Mrs. Zetta Debolt; also two sons:
Homer C., of Scottdale, Pa., and Chauncy, of Masontown, Pa. There are a number
of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sister Deffenbaugh preceded him in
death several years. Funeral services were held at Masontown Mennonite Church
on the 20th, conducted by Bro. Abram Metzler of Martinsburg, Pa., assisted by
Brethren Loucks, Hess, and Ressler.
On 27 Oct 1864
when Christian was 25, he married Catherine Johnson, 2C3R, 21948, F, daughter
of Jacob J ÒSingingÓ Johnson, 19791, M (10 Mar 1819-1874) & Susan Durr,
21947, F (25 Oct 1828-12 Mar 1851), in Fayette Co., PA. Born on 22 Oct 1846 in
Nicholson Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Catherine died on 14 Oct 1910; she was 63.
They had the
following children:
87 i. Jennie
Florence, 21950, F (1865-1880)
88 ii. Martha
Elzoe ÒMattieÓ, 21951, F (1866-1935)
89 iii. Rebecca
Almirea, 21952, F (1868-1941)
90 iv. William
Alvin, 21953, M (1870-1870)
91 v. Pleasey
Mae, 21954, F (1872-1928)
92 vi. daughter,
21955, F (1874-)
93 vii. Essie
Orella, 21956, F (1877-1960)
94 viii. Chauncey
George, 21957, M (1880-1952)
95 ix. Homer
Christian, 21958, M (1882-1960)
96 x. Zettie
K, 21959, F (1884-1961)
43. Maria
Magdalena Rider (Barbary Rebecca Deffenbaugh2,
Conrad1), 1C4R, 939, F. Born on 15
Sep 1818.
44. John
Deffenbaugh Rider (Barbary Rebecca Deffenbaugh2,
Conrad1), 1C4R, 19909, M. Born on 13
Dec 1819 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. John Deffenbaugh died in German Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA, on 12 Sep 1904; he was 84.
1. Owned gas wells in German twp, Fayette
County, PA
On 13 Nov 1845
when John Deffenbaugh was 25, he married Amanda Franks, 19910, F, daughter of
Michael Franks, 19918, M (5 Dec 1771-21 Aug 1845) & Elizabeth Riffle,
19919, F (15 Oct 1780-1 Apr 1846), in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Born on 8 May 1824 in German Twp., Fayette
Co., PA. Amanda died in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA, on 29 Aug 1903; she was
79. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
They had the
following children:
97 i. Simon
Peter, 19911, M (1846-1929)
98 ii. Sarah
Elizabeth, 20841, F (1852-1928)
99 iii. Martha
Jane Mary, 20842, F (1856-1910)
100 iv. John
Calvin, 20843, M (1860-1929)
45.
Catherine ÒKatieÓ Rider (Barbary Rebecca Deffenbaugh2,
Conrad1), 1C4R, 3557, F. Born on 1
Dec 1821.
46.
Christopher Rider (Barbary Rebecca Deffenbaugh2,
Conrad1), 1C4R, 4137, M. Born on 14
Sep 1823 in German Twp., Fayette
Co., PA. Christopher died in Spring Valley, Fillmore Co., MN, in Apr 1858; he
was 34. Buried in Spring Valley, Fillmore Co., MN.
1. From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5
JAN 1998.
Submitted
by: Roland Maharry of Rexburg,
Idaho.
2. Probate
In the matter
of the estate of Christopher Rider Deceased--
To the hon H S
Bassitt Probate judge.
The petition of
M D Reeves respectfully represents that Huldah Rider was duly appointed
admistratrix of the estate of said deceased in 1858 that acting as such she
fully administered said estate by collecting all the demands due to same that
were collectable and recived, all debts due from same that in making payment of
such debts said administrator used all the proceeds of the
personal
property belonging to said estate that afterwards said on the 4th day of July
1861 said admisistrator intermarried with your petitioner.and that no successor
was ever appointed to succed said administrator. Your petioner further
represents that he now lives and cohabits with the
said Huldah as
his wife and is interested in said estate that all debts against said estate
have been paid from the proceeds of the personal property as stated exvept
allowance over and above such proceeds which balance was paid by our petioner
and from his personal reserves. That there is no
personal
property as stated except allowance over and above such proceeds which balance
was paid by your petioner and from his personal reserves. That there is no
personal remaining belonging to such estate that there remains and is no real
estate situate in this county the following to wit.the names and heirs at law
of said dec'd are John Rider, Miles Rider, Francis Rider
19, George 18,
and Augustus 14 yrs. Where fore your petioner prays that final degree of this
court assigning said property to said Huldah M Rider as sole legatee in said
will of said deceased
proved and
assigned in this court. M D Reeves subscribed and sworn this 2nd day of Sept
1872
Christopher
married Huldah M Newman, 4141, F. Born on 20 Oct 1827 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Huldah M died in
Alexandris, Douglas Co., MN, on 19 Mar 1912; she was 84. Buried in 1912 in
ParkerÕs Prairie, Ottertail Co., MN.
1. Obit from Alexandria, MN:
Grandma Reeves
dead. Mrs. Reeves, the aged mother of John Rider, died Tuesday at the home of
her granddaughter, Mrs. Jerry Callaghan, in this city, from paralysis. She had
been ailing for the past two months and the end was not unexpected.
Huldah M.
Newman was born October 20, 1827, at Marshaltown, Penn., and was at the time of
her death 84 years, 4 months, and 29 days old. In 1847 she was united in
marriage with Christopher Rider in Wisconsin. In 1856 they settled in Fillmore
county, Minn., and Mr. Rider died the following year. In 1861 she became the
wife of Rev. M.D. Reeves, at Spring Valley, Minn. In 1876 they located at
Parkers Prairie, where they continued to reside until five years ago when Mr.
Reeves died. Rev. Reeves was pastor of the Baptist church during all these
years and his wife was an able assistant, being superintendent of the Sunday
school and a faithful church worker. During the past five years she had made
her home most of the time with her son, John, in this city. She was the mother
of twelve children, seven of whom are living. They are: Frank Rider of
Oklahoma; George and Gustave Rider of Hunterville, Minn.; Mrs John Donaldson of
Montrose, Col.; John Rider of Alexandria; A.I. Reeves of Helena, Mont.; and
Chas. Reeves of Parkers Prairie.
Funeral
services were held today at the Callaghan home home at 12:30 o'clock, Rev. A.A.
Secord officiating. The remains were then taken to Parkers Prairie on the
afternoon passenger, where they will be laid to rest by the side of her late
husband. [note: Parkers Prairie is north of Alexandria]
2. 1880 Census - Parkers Prarie, Ottertail
Co., MN
3. Some questions on Rider children???
They had the
following children:
101 i. Isaac
ÒGustafÓ, 5876, M (1848-)
102 ii. Miles
Michael, 12007, M
103 iii. John
Newman, 16277, M (1850-)
104 iv. George
W, 19908, M (1854-)
105 v. Christopher
A, 20108, M (1857-)
106 vi. Franklin
Pierce ÒFrankÓ, 20863, M (1858-)
47. Margaret
Rider
(Barbary Rebecca Deffenbaugh2, Conrad1), 1C4R, 4140, F. Born on 13 Aug 1825.
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48. Mary
Deffenbaugh
(Joseph3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20563, F. Born in 1830.
49. Sarah
Deffenbaugh
(Joseph3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20564, F. Born in 1832.
50. Martha
Deffenbaugh
(Joseph3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20565, F. Born in 1834.
51.
Elizabeth Deffenbaugh (Joseph3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20566, F. Born in 1836.
1. Name: Elizabeth Deffenbaugh
Age: 14
Estimated birth
year: abt 1836
Birth
place:
Pennsylvania
Gender: Female
Home in 1850
(City,County,State): German, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Page: 40
Roll: M432_779
Name: Elizabeth
Deffenbaugh
Age in
1860: 23
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1860: German,
Fayette, Pennsylvania
Gender: Female
Post
Office:
McClellandtown
Roll: M653_1109
Page: 392
Year: 1860
Head of
Household:
Joseph Deffenbaugh
2. Possible marriage to a Woodward
52. Jacob
Deffenbaugh
(Joseph3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20567, M. Born in 1842.
53. Albert
Deffenbaugh
(Joseph3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20568, M. Born in 1844.
54. Harriet
Deffenbaugh
(Joseph3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20569, F. Born in 1846.
55. Jacob
Deffenbaugh
(William George3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20570, M. Born in 1829 in Fayette Co. PA.
56.
Catherine Deffenbaugh (William George3,
Jacob2, Conrad1), 2C3R, 20571, F. Born in 1832 in Fayette Co. PA.
57. Mary Ann
Deffenbaugh
(William George3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20572, F. Born in 1835 in Fayette Co. PA.
58. Mary L
Deffenbaugh
(Jacob3, Jacob2, Conrad1), 2C3R,
20200, F. Born on 26 Jan 1835. Mary L died on 17 Nov 1896; she was 61.
1. 1850 Census Nicholson Twp., Fayette
Co., PA
Age 15
59. Sarah
Jane Deffenbaugh (Jacob3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20201, F. Born on 12 Mar 1837. Sarah Jane died on 21 Nov 1849; she was
12.
60. Louisa
Deffenbaugh
(Jacob3, Jacob2, Conrad1), 2C3R,
20202, F. Born on 10 Apr 1839. Louisa died on 18 Aug 1840; she was 1.
61. John
Deffenbaugh
(Jacob3, Jacob2, Conrad1), 2C3R,
20203, M. Born on 30 May 1841. John died on 11 Mar 1844; he was 2.
62. William
H Deffenbaugh
(Jacob3, Jacob2, Conrad1), 2C3R,
20204, M. Born on 19 Aug 1843 in Fayette Co. PA. William H died on 15 Feb 1920;
he was 76. Buried in Santa Rosa Memorial, Santa Rosa, CA.
1. William Henry , fifth child of Jacob
(2) and Sarah (Hertzog) Deffenbaugh , was born August 19, 1843 , in Nicholson
township , on the old homestead. He was educated in the public schools of
Nicholson township , later attending Dunlap's Creek Academy, at which
institution his brother prepared for the ministry. Leaving school he worked on
his father's farm for a time, finally superintending the entire farm. In 1885
he sold his farm and Greeley-like "went west," returning two years
later and establishing in the mercantile business at New Geneva .
In 1894 Mr.
Deffenbaugh built a handsome residence in the town, but in 1901 heard the call
of country life and purchased a farm of one hundred acres in Westmoreland
county , remaining there until 1909 . He then moved to Geneva , where he lives
a quiet life, retired from active business affairs. When a lad he belonged to
Captain W. S. Craft 's volunteer company and attempted to enlist in the regular
army, but was rejected because of his youth. He is an elder in the New Geneva
Presbyterian Church, an office he holds for life. In politics, the Republican
party claims his allegiance. He was town assessor for one term, and now holds
the secretaryship of the board of education. He holds an enviable position in
New Geneva and is respected and admired as a public spirited Christian
gentleman.
He married,
December 16, 1886 , Katherine Ann Irwin , born March 23, 1857 , daughter of
William Irwin , of Stewartsville, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania . Children:
1. Edward Robbins , born December 31, 1887 , a prospector in Alaska . 2. Louis
M. , born December 23, 1892 ; attends Kiskimintas school.
2. 1850 Census, Nicholson Twp., Fayette
Co., PA
Age 7
63. Margaret
Deffenbaugh
(Jacob3, Jacob2, Conrad1), 2C3R,
20205, F. Born on 22 Jul 1846. Margaret died on 11 Nov 1849; she was 3.
64. Rev
George Deffenbaugh (Jacob3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20206, M. Born on 26 Oct 1850.
1. Rev. George , born October 26, 1850 ;
has been a missionary among the Indians in Idaho and Oregon , but has abandoned
that because of ill health, and now has a charge near Portland, Oregon .
65. William
Deffenbaugh
(Conrad J3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20575, M. Born on 28 Sep 1843 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. William died in Fayette Co. PA, on 24 Jul
1844; he was <1.
66. Anna E
Deffenbaugh
(Conrad J3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20576, F. Born on 24 Apr 1846 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Anna E died in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA, on 11 Jan 1850; she
was 3.
67. M.
Hughes Deffenbaugh (Conrad J3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20577, M. Born on 29 Aug 1855 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA. M. Hughes died in 1926; he was 70.
1. 1870 Census with parents Conrad and
Jane.
68.
Henderson Deffenbaugh (Nicholas3, Jacob2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 20209, M. Born on 25 Mar 1845 in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. . He received his education in the
public schools and became a farmer in Menallen township , moving to German
township only to return to Menallen township , where he conducted the Thaw farm
for four years. In 1902 he purchased the old Griffin farm of one hundred and
seventy-five acres in Nicholson township and since 1903 has made that place his
home.
He engages in
general farming and is a very successful stock raiser. He is a member of the
Presbyterian church and a Republican in politics, having served in the capacity
of school director, farm supervisor and other township offices. He married
January 7, 1869 , Margaret Moore , born in German township , June 17, 1846 ,
daughter of John A. , a farmer, and Jane Moore . They have had a family of
eight children, seven of whom are living.
2. Is this the same Henderson?
The Courier,
Connellsville, PA
Register and
ClerkÕs Notice
The following
executors, administrators, guardians and trustees have settled their
respectiveaccounts in the ofice of the Register and Clerk of orphansÕ
Court, and the same will be
presented for confirmation to the OrphansÕ Court of Fayette County at the Court
House, Uniontown, Pa., Monday, December 1, 1919
No. 13, Estate of Henderson S. Deffenbaugh,
Accounts John M. and George C. Devvenbaugh, Administrators, Filed25 Oct 1916.
On 7 Jan 1869
when Henderson was 23, he married Margaret Moore, 20210, F. Born on 17 Jun 1846
in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Daughter of John A. , a farmer, and
Jane Moore
69. Margaret
Ann Deffenbaugh (Christian3, Solomon2, Conrad1),
2C3R, 21988, F. Born in 1842.
70. Sara
Jane ÒJennieÓ Deffenbaugh (John Witmer3,
Anthony2, Conrad1), 1C3R, 20005, F. Born on 3 Mar 1852 in
Fayette Co., PA. Sara Jane ÒJennieÓ died on 23 Dec 1896; she was 44. Buried in
JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
71. Jacob
Deffenbaugh
(Henry Bowman3, Anthony2, Conrad1),
1C3R, 20006, M. Born in 1845.
72. Maria
Deffenbaugh
(Henry Bowman3, Anthony2, Conrad1),
1C3R, 19752, F. Born on 6 Dec 1850. Maria died on 4 Jan 1931; she was 80.
Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
73. Salena
Deffenbaugh
(Henry Bowman3, Anthony2, Conrad1),
1C3R, 19753, F. Born on 8 Dec 1853 in Nicholson Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Salena
died on 1 Sep 1882; she was 28. Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp.,
Fayette Co., PA.
74. Sylvanus
C Deffenbaugh
(Henry Bowman3, Anthony2, Conrad1),
1C3R, 19754, M. Born on 8 Dec 1853 in Nicholson Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Sylvanus
C died in Nicholson Twp., Fayette Co., PA, on 27 Nov 1914; he was 60. Buried in
JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Twin to Salena
2. Sylvanus C. , son of Henry and Margaret
(Durr) Deffenbaugh , and twin of Salena ,
was born in
Nicholson township, Fayette county, Pennsylvania , December 8, 1853 . He
attended the
public schools of his native township, and until the death of his father
assisted in the
work of the farm. Since then he has conducted general farming and stock
raising
operations on the same land. His efforts in both directions have been unusually
productive of
good results. He married, in 1880 , Emma Baker , born in Springhill township,
Fayette county,
Pennsylvania , July 15, 1854 , daughter of George and Margaret (Sargent) Baker
.
Children: 1.
Earl , born August 10, 1884 , lives at home. 2. Lola , born December 19, 1892 .
3. Nellie ,
born November 16, 1897 ; attends public school.
4. Sylvanus Deffenbaugh found in:
US - Census
Index (1870)
State: Pennsylvania
Roll: 1343
County: Fayette
Town: Nicholson
Post Office: Masontown
Page: 292
Age: 16
Sex: Male
Race: White
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
On 20 Oct 1880
when Sylvanus C was 26, he married Emma Cornelia Baker, 20015, F, in Fayette
Co., PA. Born on 15 Jul 1854 in Springhill Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Emma Cornelia
died in Nicholson Twp., Fayette Co., PA, on 9 Oct 1941; she was 87. Buried in
JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Christie Jeppson
12570 McKinley
Drive
Blythe, CA
92225
(760) 922-5369
hermanajeppson@yahoo.com
2: Father: George Baker
Mother: Margaret Sargent
3. Richard Craig Bailey
994 S.
Roosevelt Ave
Bexley, Ohio
43209-2545
A-United States
614-231-7943
craigbai1@aol.com
Reports line as
Peter, George, George, Emma. The
Michael line goes Peter, Michael, Michael
They had the
following children:
107 i. E.
Earl, 20016, M (1884-1964)
108 ii. Harry
B, 20017, M (1887-1891)
109 iii. Lola
P, 20018, F (1892-1980)
110 iv. Nellie,
20019, F (1897-1981)
75. William
Henry Deffenbaugh (Solomon Riffel3,
Anthony2, Conrad1), 1C3R, 20000, M. Born on 20 Oct 1855 in
Fayette Co., PA.
76. Susanna
Deffenbaugh
(Solomon Riffel3, Anthony2, Conrad1),
1C3R, 20001, F. Born on 8 Aug 1857 in Springhill Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Susanna
died in Springhill Twp., Fayette Co., PA, in 1919; she was 61. Buried in Morris
Crossroads, Springhill Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. The Daily Courier, Connellsvile, PA 1
Nov 1919
Register and
ClerkÕs Notice
The following
executors, administrators, guardians and trustees have settled their respective
accounts in the office of the Register and Clerk of OrphansÕ Court , and the same will be presented for
confirmation to the OrphansÕ Court
of Fayette County at the Court
House, Uniontown, PA.
Monday,
December 1, 1919
No. 25,
Susannah Deffenbvaugh Baker, Accounts Oliver C. Lyons,
Administrator, Filed Oct 28, 1919
Susanna married
Thomas ÒJeffersonÓ Baker, 20002, M, son of Michael Baker, 20718, M (3 Mar
1815-1893) & Catherine Sargent, 20719, F (1817-15 Jan 1873). Born in 1851
in Springhill Twp., Fayette Co., PA. Thomas ÒJeffersonÓ died in Springhill
Twp., Fayette Co., PA, bef 1910; he was 59.
77. Josiah
Newton Johnson
(Maria Deffenbaugh3, Anthony2, Conrad1),
GG Uncle, 19727, M. Born in 1856 in PA. Josiah Newton died in 1925; he was 69.
Buried in JacobÕs Lutheran, German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
1. Some issue as to birth date. Tombstone
lists 1855-1925
2. Carpenter who resided in Meadows, ID at
time of MotherÕs death.
3. 1860 Census, German Twp., Fayette Co.,
PA
Name: Josiah Johnson
Age in
1860: 5
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1860: German, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Head of
Household: John Johnson
John
Johnson German, Fayette,
PA 30 1829 Pennsylvania Male
Maria
Johnson German, Fayette, PA 27 1832
Pennsylvania Female
Josiah
Johnson German, Fayette, PA 5
1854 Pennsylvania Male
Ira
Johnson German, Fayette, PA 4
1855 Pennsylvania Male
1880 Census,
German Twp., Fayette Co., PA
Name: Josiah Johnson
Age: 24
Estimated birth
year: <1856>
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Laborer
Relationship to
head-of-household: Nephew
Home in
1880: German, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Marital
status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Father's
birthplace: PA
Mother's
birthplace: PA
Living with
Uncle (Deffenbaugh), mother Mariah, brother John.
1920
Name: J N Johnson
Age: 64 years
Estimated birth
year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Home in
1920: Meadows, Adams, Idaho
Home
owned: Unknown
Sex: Male
Marital
status: Single
Relation to
Head of House: Head
Able to
read: Yes
Able to
Write: Yes
Mother's Birth
Place: Pennsylvania
Father's Birth
Place: Pennsylvania
Image: 789
Child:
111 i. Josiah
Newton, 19974, M
78. Ira
Freemont Johnson (Maria Deffenbaugh3,
Anthony2, Conrad1), GG Uncle, 19755, M. Born on 20 Dec 1858
in German Twp., Fayette Co., PA.
Ira Freemont died in Fairchance, Fayette Co., PA, on 17 Nov 1909; he was 50.
Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, Fayette Co., PA.
1. Debby Harris
Mayme Walker Johnson and Phoebe M.
Johnson also in IraÕs plot, but it was not possible to place them. Also, there
is an obituary for George Johnson (1922-1994), son/o Freeman Johnson and Phoebe
Miller (Johnson). This stone could be for George's mother, but no proof.
2. 1860 Census
Name: Ira Johnson
Age in
1860: 4
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1860: German, Fayette,
Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Head of
Household: John Johnson
Post
Office: Masontown
1880; Census
Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1130; Family History Film:
1255130; Page: 437B; Enumeration District: 54; Image: 0407. West Ward.
Name: Ira JOHNSON
Age: 23
Estimated birth
year:
<1857>
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Clerk In Hat Store
Relationship to
head-of-household:
Boarder
Home in
1880: Uniontown,
Fayette, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Father's
birthplace: PA
Mother's
birthplace: PA
Head of
Household John S. HARAH
This is
probably our Ira. Wife listd as
Elinor or Ellen which would fit.
1900; Census
Place: Fairchance, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1410; Page: 3A; Enumeration
District: 21.
Name: Ira Johnson
Home in
1900:
Fairchance, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Age: 41
Estimated birth
year: 1859
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Relationship to
head-of-house:
Head
3. Ira F. Johnson, Expires at Home in
Fairchance
Prominent
citizen of county succumbs to Long Illness of Tuberculosis, aged 52 years.
Fairchance,
Nov. 17. - Ira F. Johnson, aged 52 years, passed away Wednesday morning,
November 17, 1909, at his home here after a long illness of tuberculosis. Mr. Johnson became unwell several years
ago and received no permanent benefit since that time, although he made trips
to Riverside, Cal. and to White Haven Sanitarium. He was bedfast for several weeks before his death and his
mother, who lives near Leckrone, was with him for the last several months.
Mr. Johnson was
born in German township and went to Uniontown at the age of 17 years and
accepted a clerkship in HarahÕs store.
He also clerked in A. D. JohnsonÕs furniture store and going to Fairchance
became a partner of M. A. McCormick in the lumber, grain and mine supplies
business, the firm being McCormick & Johnson. In recent years. Mr. Johnson was with Harry Hagan in the
feed and grain business on Fayette street, Uniontown.
Mr. Johnson
married Miss Ella Clark of Uniontown, who is a sister of Mrs. Harry Hagan of
Uniontown and of Thomas B. Clark
of Indiana, Pa. Mrs. Johnson
survives her husband and there are two children, Frank C., Buffalo, N. Y., and
Helen, at home. The deceased also
leaves two brothers, Newton Johnson in the west, and Ellsworth Johnson,
Leckrone. (Note: Newton is Josiah Newton and Ellsworth
is John Ellsworth.)
In his business
and social relations Mr. Johnson was always the soul of honor and had the
respect and good will of all his acquaintances. He served several years as a councilman here, but resigned
about a year ago on account of poor health. He was a director of the First National Bank at the time of
his death.
Funeral Friday
afternoon at 2 oÕclock; services by Rev. Dr. J. S. Bromley of Uniontown
assisted by Rev. Dr. W. M. Ryan of Smithfield; Interment in Fairchance cemetery.
4. 24 Nov 1909
Will Probated
The will of the
late Ira F. Johnson, of Fairchance, who died November 17, 1909, was probated on
Tuesday. After providing that his
just debts and funeral expenses be paid he gives all his remaining property,
real and personal, to his widow, Ella D. Johnson, and appoints her and his son,
Frank c. Johnson, executors.
Ira Freemont
married Ella Clark, 19975, F. Born on 5 Aug 1861. Ella died on 1 Nov 1937; she
was 76. Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, Fayette Co., PA.
1. I was given the last name of Cooper for
Ella but IraÕs obit clearly shows her name as Clark. She was the sister of Thomas B. Clark of Indiana, PA.
2. Census Place West Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film
1255135
NA Film Number T9-1135
Page Number 29A
HereÕs a
student boarding with a G. P. Rowley in 1880 census.
They had the
following children:
112 i. Helen
E, 19976, F
113 ii. Matilda
ÒMattieÓ, 19977, F (-<1909)
114 iii. Frank,
20463, M
79. John
Ellsworth Johnson (Maria Deffenbaugh3,
Anthony2, Conrad1), G Grandfather, 35, M. Born in Nov 1863
in Fayette Co., PA. John Ellsworth died in Fayette Co. PA, in 1947; he was 83.
Buried in Greendale Cemetery, Masontown, Fayette Co., PA.
1. Year: 1870, Census Place: German,
Fayette, Pennsylvania, Pg. 6
Name: John Johnson
Age: 7
Estimated birth
yar: <1863>
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relationship to
head-of-household:
Nephew (Uncle George
Deffenbaugh)
Home in
1870: German,
Fayette, Pennsylvania
Marital
status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Father's
birthplace: PA
Mother's
birthplace: PA
Year: 1880;
Census Place: German, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1129; Family History
Film: 1255129; Page: 227B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 0758.
Name: John E. JOHNSON
Age: 17
Estimated birth
year:
<1863>
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Laborer
Relationship to
head-of-household:
Nephew
Home in
1880: German,
Fayette, Pennsylvania
Marital
status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Father's
birthplace: PA
Mother's
birthplace: PA
Year: 1900;
Census Place: Nicholson, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1411; Page: 8B;
Enumeration District: 42.
Name: John C Johnson
- Image shows John E
Home in
1900: Nicholson,
Fayette, Pennsylvania
Age: 36
Estimated birth
year: 1864
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Relationship to
head-of-house:
Head
Occupation: Farmer
Mary H. wife,
children: Florence B, Homer N,
Violet and JohnÕs mother Mariah.
There are a
number of other Johnson families living in the township at this time.
Name: John E Johnson
Age in
1910: 46
Estimated birth
year: 1863
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in
1910: NICHOLSON
TWP, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Series: T624
Roll: 1345
Part: 2
Page: 96B
Year: 1910
154/154
John E. Johnson
age 46
Mary H age 46
Violete C age
17
Mariah/Moriah
age 75
Pennsylvania
1910 Miracode Index
Name: John E Johnson
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
State: PA
Age: 46
Color: W
Enumeration
District: 0049
Visit: 0154
County: Fayette
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents:
Relation Name
Age Birth Place
Wife Mary H 46
Pennsylvania
Daughter Violet
C 17 Pennsylvania
Mother Moriah
75 Pennsylvania
1920 German
Twp., Fayette Co., PA
Roll: T625_1569, Page: 24A, ED: 45, Image: 0482
Elworth Head age 56
Mary
Harriet Wife age 55
Living next
door to daughter Violet Crow and family.
Hattie does not show up in a search for Mary Harriet Johnson on the 1920
Fayette census but she clearly shows listed that way on the image of the page.
1930 United
States Census
Name: Elsworth
Johnson
Age: 66
Estimated birth
year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to
head-of-house:
Head
Spouse's
Name: Mary H
Johnson
Race: White
Home in
1930: German,
Fayette, Pennsylvania
Image source: Year: 1930; Census
Place: German, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2039; Page: 12A; Enumeration
District: 38; Image: 818.0.
Still living
next door to daughter Violet and family
2. Resided in Masontown, Fayette Co., PA
3. John and Hattie are buried next to each
other in Greendale. There is a
large stone with Johnson on one side and Crowe on the other side. Smaller stones list J. Ellsworth and
Mary Harriet. The back side of the
large stone says Crowe and the Crowe family stones are in a row. Lester has a stone but is not buried
there. He was cremated and it is
unknown where or if the remains were interred. Edith Crowe Romesburg and husband Herman have a large stone
next to this plot and Herman is
buried there. Paul Honsacker, the
person in charge of Greendale, reported that Edith currently maintains the site. She is 91 years old.