Biography: Martin Michael Lehmann and Katharina Reichert

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:
MARTIN MICHAEL⁴ LEHMANN
son of Michel / Michael³ LEHMANN & Marie Madeleine "Malinda" "Helena" BIAM
(Michel², Johannes/Jean/John¹ Lehmann)
and his wife,
AGNES / AGATHA KATHARINA REICHERT

by
Audrey⁷ (Lehmann-Shields) Hancock [ASH] (Rita⁶ [nee Lehmann] Shields, John⁵, Martin⁴, Michel³, Michel², Johannes¹ Lehmann) Written 1970 with additions, corrections, revisions to present
Latest revision date below.

   Sep 2009, Courtesy of: Gwenda (Ross-Montgomery) Rosebush

Martin Michael⁴Lehmann & Katharina Reichert
(Michel/Michael³, Michel², Johannes¹ Lehmann)
Fourth Generation Descendants

Maria
Magdelena
Elisabeth⁵
Lehmann Clara⁵
Lehmann Joseph⁵
Lehmann Margaret⁵
Lehmann Katharina/
Katherine/
Catharine/
Catherine⁵
Lehmann Mary
Magdelena⁵
Lehmann John Michael⁵
Lehmann Regina
Rachel⁵
Lehmann John Michael⁵
Lehmann Martin Michael⁵
Lehmann Michael⁵
Lehmann

MARTIN MICHAEL LEHMANN, the first born son of Michel/Michael LEHMANN from Schirrhein, Bas-Rhin (Alsace), France/Germany and Marie Madeleine / Mary Magdelena BIAM, was born on 12 November 1820 in Schirrhein, Bas-Rhin (Alsace), France. He resided with his parents and younger siblings for eight years in France until his parents made a decision to leave the fatherland with their family and other friends and relatives.

The image below appears to validate:
Martin Lehmann
Son of Michel Lehmann & Madaleine Biam
12 November 1820
[Any additional information is unknown. ASH]

(Courtesy of GMR: FamilySearch: Births: Family History Library INTL )

Registres de l'�tat civil, 1792-1882
Authors: Schirrhein (Bas-Rhin). Officier de l'�tat civil

Publication: Salt Lake City, Utah: Film�s par la Genealogical Society of Utah, 1969-1991
Physical: sur 10 bobines de microfilm ; 35 mm.

French Civil Records for births, marriages, and deaths, 1792-1882
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/169481

Original records online for free via the above site at:
http://etat-civil.bas-rhin.fr/adeloch/adeloch_flash/adeloch_flash.php

Book: Naissances (Births) 1820
Page 12 of 14
Schirrhein, France

Translation of Important Content
2 March 2013 by Etienne Herrbach
Martin LEHMANN, birth 12 November 1820, Schirrhein
Birth of Martin, 1 am, male legitimate son of Michel LEHMANN, aged 30, residing Schirrhein, day laborer, and of Madeleine BIAM, residing Schirrhein. Birth in house #21.
Witnesses: Andr� HAHN (signed Andreas Hann), aged 31, day laborer;
Jean STAMM, aged 33, clerck (greffier) at the town hall

A French passport was issued to his father, Michel Lehmann, for the transportation of himself and his family in 1828. It must have been soon after that his father took the family to the port of Le Havre, booked passage, and boarded the ship L'Esperance that would take them across the Atlantic and far away into the developing and fledging world called the United States.

L'HISTOIRE DE NOS DEUX COMMUNES,
LES EMIGRANTS DE SCHIRRHEIN ENTRE 1828 et 1838
by Vincent E. Falter
Chef de familee   Profession de emport�e   Nombre de familee personnes;  Somme (in francs)
"Michel Lehmann,   journalier,   family of 5,   3000"
[Name of head of family; occupation: day laborer; Michel plus 5 (wife + 4 children); 3000 francs]

[Source: French Immigration Record of 1828: Schirrhein Emigrees posted by Vincent E. Falter]

Michel and Marie Madeleine with their children (Martin, Juliann, Regina Rachel, and Catharine) would spend about six to 10 weeks aboard the L'Esperance before their arrival at the Port of New York.

Ship: "L'Esperance"
Manifest
1828

_____ LEHMANN, age 22 [sic], laborer;
Magdaline, 36;
Martin, 7;
Julia, 3;
Requin (misidentified as a male) [Rachel Regine], 3;
Christine [Catharine], 6 months

[French Civil Birth Records of children give parents' names and ages, which aided in identifying the above mentioned children.]
[NOTE: It is evident that regardless of the mistakes in the manifest that this is the Michel Lehmann family aboard the ship. Also, listed as arriving on the same ship from Schirrhein was Antoine Hahn & his family, and others. Evidently, the manifest recorder could not understand French or whatever our ancestors were speaking at the time. Discrepancies are frequently found like this in old records, as the recorder was often interpreting based upon phonetic pronunciation given by the immigrants who were often illiterate or unable to speak the language of the recorder.]
Manifest Passenger List
Courtesy of Vincent E. Falter¹¹
Courtesy of Ted Barthelme.
[I am grateful to both men for their genealogical acts of kindness. ASH]

Their journey with other families from Alsace across the ocean ended on 6 September 1828. From New York, they and the others made their way via land, rivers, and the canals toward the developing Catholic community within Stark County, Ohio. Here Michel purchased a plot of land in Plain Township residing near his countrymen and their families. Here they attended [Historic] St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Here two more children were born to Michel and Marie Madeleine and they were baptized at [Historic] St. John's Catholic Church.

By 1830 the family had established itself in Plain Township (near Canton) in Stark County, Ohio. Here they were enumerated at the time of the 1830 United States Federal Census. Here they lived near their fellow Alsatians; namely, Anthony HAHN and Michael AMANN families from Schirrhein and probably within visiting distance to others from their homeland.

In the 1830 Federal Census, we find residing as neighbors in Plain Township (near Canton, OH), Stark County, Ohio these families of which some are probably from Schirrhein, France. Here enumerated in sequence are: [Line 20]: Michael Lehman (sic) ["L" looks like an "S"]; [Line 21]: Michael Amen (sic-Amann); [Line 22]: Anthony Hahn; [Line 23] Ignatius King; [Line 24] Michael Mertz; [Line 25] Martin Wise. This census merely gives place of residence, the name and age of the head of the family, and age categories and sex of individuals.

1830 United States Federal Census
Stark County, Ohio
Plain Township
[Line 20:] Michael Lehman (sic)
Males: 1 (10-under 15) [Martin]; 1 (40 under 50) [Michel/Michael]
Females: 2 (0-under 5) [Catharine & Regina Rachel]; 1 (5-under 10) [Juliann]; 1 (30-under 40) [Marie Madeleine]
(Heritage Quest: Page 5)

(Source: Internet, Retrieved 17 Oct 2009: Heritage Quest)

Nicolas Lehmann (brother of Michel) married Marie Ann Biam (sister of Marie Madeleine) did not emigrate at the same time as Michel for some unknown reason. However, Nicholas did eventually join Michel some years later in Stark County, but perhaps rather briefly. Nicholas' family went to Seneca County, Ohio.

Michel Lehmann, given as an alien named Michael Layman, became a naturalized citizen in May of 1837 when he took the Oath of Allegiance. With Michael taking the oath, Marie Madeleine and all the children under 21 years of age became citizens automatically. Martin, the eldest, was 16 years of age at the time.

Friday, 5th May 1837
"Now comes Christian Witt, John Creps, Michael Layman [sic], and Michael Miller natives of France within the dominions of the King of France and proves by the records of this Court that more than 2 years ago to wit the said Michael Miller, Michael Layman, and Christian Witt at the August term of this Court AD 1834 and the said John Creps at the April term of this Court AD 1833 they filed the requisite declaration of their intention to become citizens of the U. States and further prove to the satisfaction of this Court that they have resided within the United States for the term of 5 years last past and within the state of Ohio during the last year and that during the time aforesaid they have behaved as men of good moral character attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same and the said Christian Witt, John Creps, Michael Layman, and Michael Miller now here in open Court declare on oath that they will support the Constitution of the United States and that they do absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign prince potentate state or sovereignty whatever and particularly to the King of France to whom they were heretofore subjects. Therefore it is ordered that a certificate of naturalization issue to them-----on payment of the costs of this proceeding."

Transcribed 1 August 1986
by Audrey (LEHMANN-SHIELDS) HANCOCK,
(Descendant of son, Martin Michael LEHMANN of Ft. Loramie, Shelby Co., OH)
at Canton, Ohio Public Library:
microfilm: Court House Records of Stark County, Ohio Common Pleas Office,
Record Journal 1837-1838, Volume H,
"Aliens/Aliens Application"

Soon after, Michel/Michael apparently decided to leave Stark County for Shelby County, Ohio, while other countrymen eventually headed to Seneca County, Ohio; Wyandot County, Ohio; Missouri, and elsewhere. So it was that Martin Lehmann joined his parents and siblings in the trek to Shelby County, Ohio. Here their destination was a fledgling English community and which became known as Berlin (aka Loramies and later known as Ft. Loramie), where in 1838 would be established St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Here they set up their homestead in the wilds of McLean Township, where swampy, mosquito infested lands lay in wait. Here in McLean Township just outside the village of Berlin lay the rich, claylike soil where the Lehmann family would reside, and would later use this clay soil in the making of bricks and tiles.

At the time of the 1840 United States Federal Census, we find Martin with his parents and siblings in McLean Township, Shelby County, Ohio. His father was listed as Michael Layman (sic). [Note: The "L" resembles an "S" when looking at the original census. ASH]

1840 United States Federal Census
Shelby County, Ohio
McLean Township
[Line 1:] Michael Layman (sic)
Males: 1 (5 under 10) [Joseph Christina]; 1 (15-under 20) [Martin]; 1 (40 under 50) [Michael]
Females: 1 (5-under 10) [Mary Magdelena]; 2 (10-under 15) [Rachael Regina & Catharine]; 1 (15-under 20) [Juliann]; 1 (40-under 50) [Marie Madeleine]
(Heritage Quest: Page 1 of 8)

(Source: Internet, Retrieved 17 Oct 2009: Heritage Quest: Series: M704; Roll: 426; Page: 270; Image: 1 of 8)

On 28 March 1849 Catherina Lehman (sic) was sponsor for Frederick, s/o John Weber and Elisabeth Haslinger in Mercer County, Ohio.
This date brings into question the marriage record below giving their marriage date as being 27 November 1849.

On 27 November 1849 Martin Michael Lehmann married Agnes/Agatha Katharina Reichert, the daughter of John Reichert and Anna (Stucke) Reichert in Maria Stein, Mercer County, Ohio at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein, Mercer County, Ohio by Rev. Andrew Kunkler.
Internet, 8 Apr 2011, E-mail to ASH: Courtesy of: Catherine Wolken of the Ft. Loramie Historical Assn. of Ft. Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio

Transcription of Text in Document

Transcription in German: (Internet, 10 Apr 2011: Courtesy of Catherine Wolken of the Ft. Loramie Historical Assn. and 12 Apr 2011 by Ewald K., member of the Alsace-Lorraine Discussion List)

Zum andanken und frommen
gebrauch gegeben
Der Agatha Katharina Lehmann
geboren Reichert
von ___
Vater John Reichert und
Mutter Anna Maria Reichert
geboren Stuke
Der Vater ist geboren den 16 November 1800
Die Mutter ist geboren den 10 October 1802
wurden ver M�hlt den 16 November 1825
in Nussloch bei Heidelberg
in Grossherzogthum Baden Europa
Vergesset unser nicht in Eure Gebete
St. John Mercer County den 10 February 1863

[Note: The significance of the 1863 date is unknown, as Agatha Katharina did not die until 12 May 1880. Her father died in 1877 and her mother died in 1871. The Reichert family were members of the St. John Parish in Mercer County, Ohio. ASH]

************************

Transcription in English: (Internet, 10 Apr 2011: Courtesy of Catherine Wolken of the Ft. Loramie Historical Assn. and 12 Apr 2011 by Ewald K., member of the Alsace-Lorraine Discussion List)

To the memory and devotion
for Agatha Katharine Lehmann
born Reichert
of ___
father John Reichert and
mother Anna Maria Reichert
genoren Stuke [sic--Stucke]
The father was born the 16th of November 1800
The mother was born the 10th of October 1802
They were married the 16th of November 1825
in Nussloch bei Heidelberg in the Grand Duchy of Baden Europe
Don't forget us in your prayers.
St. John Mercer County den 10 February 1863

[Note: The significance of the 1863 date is unknown, as Agatha Katharina did not die until 12 May 1880. Her father died in 1877 and her mother died in 1871. The Reichert family were members of the St. John Parish in Mercer County, Ohio. ASH] [Note: 2011, Ewald K. notes that Nussloch near Heidelberg is now in "Baden-W�rttemberg."]

It appears that the young couple resided in the family home of his parents, for in the 1850 Census of McLean Township, Shelby County, OH, we find the following information:

1850 United States Federal Census
Shelby County, Ohio
McLean Township
21 October 1850
#17-17
Miguel (sic-Michael) Lahman (sic-Lehmann), 60, male, farmer, Real Estate $700, b France
Malinda (sic-Madeleine) Lahman (sic-Lehmann), 59, female, b France
Martin Lahman (sic-Lehmann), 30, male, farmer, b France
Catherine (sic-Catharine) Lahman (sic-Lehmann), 21, female, b Germany [nee Reichert]
Frederick Schayer (sic-Schabel), 17, male, operative, b Germany
Joseph Lahman (sic-Lehmann), 16, male, operative, b France [s/o Michael & Madeleine]
John Schayer (sic-Schabel), 3, male, b France
Maria Lahman (sic-Lehmann), 3/12, female, b France [dau/o Martin & Catharine]
Maria Schayer (sic-Schabel), 9, female, b France
(Internet, Heritage Quest: Pages 2 & 3)

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Michel/Michael Lehmann, the father, was listed as "Miguel Lahman," a "farmer" and head of the household, is listed as being born in "France" and being 60 years old with real estate valued at $700.

His wife, Marie Madeleine (Biam) Lehmann, was listed as "Malinda Lahman", now 59 years old, and also born in "France."

Their eldest son, Martin Michael Lehmann, was listed as "Martin", a "farmer" on the same property, age 30, and born in "France."

Martin's wife, Katharine (Reichert) Lehmann, was listed as "Catharine Lahman", age 21, born in "Germany".

Martin and Katharina's daughter, Maria Magdelena Elizabeth, was 3 months old "Maria," who was listed erroneously as being born in "France." [It is extremely doubtful that Maria's birthplace is correct.]

Christian Joseph Lehmann, youngest son of Michel and Marie Madeleine, was listed as 16 year old "Joseph Lahman" working as an "operative" on the farm. His birthplace is also given as "France," but research facts and data have proven that his birthplace was Stark County, OH, where he was also baptized.

On 1 October 1851 Michel/Michael Lehmann wrote his Last Will and Testament. As was common in this time period, according to Michel's will, Martin Lehmann, as the eldest son, inherited the homestead, farm and land. However, according to provisions in the will, Martin had to provide a monetary inheritance to his brother and sisters in the years following Michel's and Marie Madeleine's death. Michel died in 1853 and Marie Madeleine died in 1859, both in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio where they evidently went to live among their transplanted children. They were original buried in the now defunct St. Henry's Cemetery and later reburied in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.

As time passes, we find that Martin purchased more land in Shelby County, Ohio. At one time, he operated a tile yard across the road from his homestead. The lay of land along the side of this homestead gives evidence to the harvesting of the clay soil used in the firing of bricks and tile. According to the children of John Michael Lehmann, John told stories of working and making bricks in perhaps what was known as the Lehmann and Moller (aka Mueller) Tile Yard. Family stories by Mary Catherine (Mills) Lehmann, dau-in-law of Martin Lehmann, indicate that the original homestead was replaced with a two story brick house about 1880, which in 2010 has been beautifully renovated with additions. As a result of moving into this brick home in 1880, it was told that Katharina, wife of Martin, came down with pneumonia and as a result died 12 May 1880.

1856 May 12
Shelby County, Ohio
LEHMAN, Martin from Andrew Kleiber
Book: W, Page 321 for $100.00
McLean Twp.
West Side of East fractional half of Section 2, Twp. 11, Range 4E
80 3/4 acres
Quit Claim
Date of Deed: 12 May 1856
Recorded: Not given
(Source: Larry Foland, 1983)

1856 June 22
Shelby County, Ohio
LEHMAN, Martin from Anton Smith (dec'd) by August Berger, adm.
Book: W, Page 332 for $502.50
McLean Twp.
West Side of East fractional half of Section 2, Twp. 11, Range 4E
80 acres
Quit Claim
Date of Deed: 12 May 1856
Recorded: 21 Aug 1856
(Source: Larry Foland, 1983)

Martin Michael Lehmann died 25 July 1892 at Ft. Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio of complications of Bright's Disease and old age.

Shelby County Democrat 29 July 1892
DIED
"At Loramies, on Monday, July 25, 1892, MARTIN LEHMAN, aged about 73 years."

Courtesy of: Roger Liess of Ft. Loramie, Ohio (1992)

Shelby County Democrat
29 July 1892
Loramies
"Martin Lehman died at his residence, Monday, July 25th. The funeral services were held from St. Michaels church, Wednesday, July 27th. The deceased was pioneer of Shelby county, and had a large acquaintance. His age was about 73 years. His last illness lasted about three months. His death was occasioned by a complication of diseases, though principally Bright's disease of the kidneys. He leaves two sons and four daughters to mourn their loss. His wife preceded him about twelve years ago. A large concourse of people attended the funeral, thus apying their last respects to the beloved dead. The bereaved children and relatives have the sympathy of the community in this time of their sorrow. John Lehman, of Kentucky, son of the deceased, was called here on account of the sickness and death of his father."

See: LEHMANN FAMILY HOMEPAGE

LEHMANN FAMILY
Stories/Photo Contributors:

Gertrude Philomena Cecelia (MILLS-LEHMANN) BEIHL (deceased)

Rita Marie Margaret (MILLS-LEHMANN) SHIELDS (deceased)

Retired General Vincent FALTER, researcher of Schirrhein families

Larry FOLAND of Dayton, OH, descendant of Julia Ann LEHMANN & Nicholas LARGER

Dolores (LEHMANN-ZIMMER) HIRSCH

Eugene Leo LEHMAN (deceased), 5234 Bittersweet Drive, Dayton, OH 45429, descendant of Joseph Christian LEHMANN/LEHMAN & Barbara MINRAD

Helen LEHMAN, 4216 Ridgecliff Drive, Dayton, OH 45440   (Husband is a descendant of Joseph Christian LEHMANN/LEHMAN & Barbara MINRAD.)
Nina (ROSS) MONTGOMERY, descendant of Catharine Mary LEHMANN & Henry TECKLENBURG, 1992

Mary Catherine (LEHMANN-WILKENS/WILKINS) SHERMAN

Karen (LEHMANN-SHIELDS) RICHEY

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of Portage, Michigan

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