Family Group Record

Michael Eichelberger - b. 17 Mar 1765, York Co., PA.

d. 30 May 1801, York Co., PA.; bur. Bair's Cem., Heidelberg Twp., York Co., PA.

Res.: near Hanover, York Co., PA., on his father's farm which he purchased 18 May 1813.

Father: (Joh) Adam Eichelberger . Mother: Magdalena Bechtel

m.: dt./place unknown [probably York Co., PA.]

Wf.: Catharine Hoke - b. 06 Dec 1767

d. 18 Oct 1849; bur. Prospect Hill Cem., York, PA.

Father: Peter Hoke . Mother: Dorothea Smyser

Children:

i. (Joh) Adam Eichelberger - b. 24 Oct 1791; bap 21 Jan 1792.

ii. Polly (Mary) Eichelberger - b. Jan. 1793; d. ca. 1866; m. Martin Ebert (d.1860); no issue; res. York, York Co., PA.

iii. Elizabeth Eichelberger - b. 10 Apr 1795; bap Jun 1795; m. 23 May 1815, First Reformed Church of York, PA. , to Peter Krum/Crum; res. York, PA. and KS.

iv. Michael Eichelberger - b. 02 Oct 1797; bap 24 Dec 1797; d. "soon after [his] marriage"; m. 1820 to Elizabeth ___; no issue; res. York Co., PA. and KS.

v. George Eichelberger - b. 02 Feb 1800; bap 28 May 1800

Source:

1. Eichelberger, A. W., Philip Frederick Eichelberger and his descendants - 1693 - 1900; genealogical record; p. 35; biographical section, p. 93.
2. York Co., PA. Court House, Office of the Register of Wills; Book T-270: Will of Catharine Eichelberger, widow, of the borough of York; dtd. 21 Jun 1847; codicil 29 Nov 1847; proved 10 Oct 1849; names children, including Mary, wf. of Martin Ebert; exec.: son-in-law, Martin Ebert.
3. Register of the First Reformed Church of York, Transcription, p. 331: Peter "Krum" m. Elisabeth Eichelberger 23 May 1815.
4. Register of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA.; Baptisms: p. 77 ("John Adam"; spon Adam Eichelberger & Anna Maria Carl); p. 89 (Elisabeth; spon: parents; and Michael; spon. parents); p. 105 (George; spon: parents).
5. Records of Bair's Meeting House Cem., Heidelberg Twp., York Co., PA.; Michael Eichelberger, dts. as above, d. age 36y 2m 23d; (The A. W. Eichelberger book gives Michael's year of birth as 1761).
6. York Co., PA. Court House: Office of the Register of Wills; Book O; p. 414: Will of Magdalena Eichelberger, widow; dtd. 24 Aug 1820; proved 05 Feb 1822; names children, including Michael, deceased, who left son Adam "and other issue".
7. York Co., PA. Court House, Office of the Register of Wills; Administration Bonds; Book 2A; p. 331: 09 Jun 1801: Estate of Michael Eichelberger of Manheim Twp.; widow, Catharine and Peter Hoke.
8. York Co., PA. Court House, Office of the Clerk; Orphans Court Dockets: a) Book H; p. 427: 20 Dec 1803: re: Polly Eichelberger, 14, dau. of Michael, dec'd., late of Manheim Twp.; guardianship awarded to her uncle, Jacob Hoke and John Swoope. [age discrepancy with the above data) b) Book J; p. 4: 21 Feb 1804: On petition of Catharine Eichelberger, widow of Michael, late of Manheim Twp.: John Swoop, Peter Hoke Jr. and Jacob Hoke were named guardians for: Elizabeth, 8; George, 3; Adam, 12; and Michael, 5, children of Michael and Catharine. c) Book K, p. 206: 26 Feb 1811: Petitition set forth that Michael Eichelberger of Manheim Twp., d. intestate abt. ten years earlier, leaving widow Catharine, issue: Adam, now 19 years and 6 mos; Michael, 13, George, 11, Mary, 21, wf. of Martin Ebert; and Elizabeth; decedent owned 216 ac. of patented land in Manheim Twp. d) Book L; p. 2: 18 May 1813: aforesaid prop. awarded to decedent's oldest son, Adam, Fro $11, 934.

Family Group Record

Samuel Eichelberger - b. 05 Jan 1769, York Co., PA.

d. 22 Apr 1828, York Co., PA.

Res.: York Co., PA. ("on the 'Mill Place', left Samuel by his father".) . Occ.: Miller

Father: (Joh) Adam Eichelberger . Mother: Magdalena Bechtel

m. 02 Aug 1790, York Co., PA.

Wf.: (Maria) Catharine Smyser - b. 27 Feb 1772

d. 06 Feb 1841; bur. Bair's Meeting House Cem., Heidelberg Twp., York Co., PA.

Father: Unknown . Mother: Unknown

Children:

i. John Adam Eichelberger - b. 26 Nov 1791; bap 21 Jan 1792.

ii. (Mary) Magdalene Eichelberger - b. 04 Dec 1793; d. 01 Mar 1863; unmarried ("deaf mute"); bur. Bair's Meeting House Cem., Heidelberg Twp., York Co., PA.

iii. Maria Catherine Eichelberger - b. 14 Nov 1796; bap 06 Dec 1796; d. 25 Feb 1798

iv. Louisa S. Eichelberger - b. 05 Dec 1798; bap 24 Feb 1799; d. 09 Jun 1802

v. Samuel S. Eichelberger - b. 06 Mar 1801

vi. Susannah Eichelberger - b. 09 Oct 1803; bap 25 Dec 1803; m. Henry Rudisill

vii. Elizabeth Eichelberger - b. 08 Jan 1806; d. 13 Apr 1858; m. 27 Feb 1831 to John Bixler; had issue; res. York Co., PA.

viii. Jacob S. Eichelberger - b. 09 May 1808; bap 07 [sic] May 1808.

ix. Anna Catherine Eichelberger - b. 02 Oct 1810; d. 02 Feb 1830¹ ("in a few years" aft. marrying Jesse Spangler of York, PA.); had one child, Israel Spangler.

x. Lydia Eichelberger - b. 20 Jun 1814; bap 25 Jan 1815; m. 12 Jan 1832 to Jesse Spangler¹ [widower of Lydia's sister]; res. York Co., PA.; no known issue.

Sources:

1. "Minutes of the Centennial Celebration held by the descendants of the Elder Matthias Smyser; 03 May 1845; includes some records of birth, death and marriage of Adam Eichelberger and descendants. [credit: N. Thomas]
2. Eichelberger, A. W., Philip Frederick Eichelberger and his descendants - 1693 - 1900; genealogical record; p. 36; biographical section, p. 98.
3. Records of Bair's Meeting House Cemetery: a) Maria, wf. of Samuel, dts. as above, d. age 68-11-10. b) Mary Magdalena, "speechless dau. of Samuel & Catherine; dts. as above; d. age 69-2-38.
4. Register of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA.; Baptisms: p. 77 (John Adam; spon: Michael Eichelberger & wf., Catharine); p. 93 (Maria Catharine; Spon: Anna Maria Schmeiser); p. 101 ("Luisa"; spon: Anna Maria Eichelberger); p. 112 (Susanne; spon: Jacob Eichelberger & wf., Maria); p. 117 (Jacob; spon: Martin Schmeiser & wf., Luisa); p. 137 (Lydia; spon: parents).
5. York Co., PA. Office of the Register of Wills; Book O; p. 414: Will of Magdalena Eichelberger, widow; dtd. 24 Aug 1820; proved 05 Feb 1822; names children, including Samuel.
6. York Co., PA. Court House, Office of the Register of Wills; Administration Bonds: Book 2I; p. 532: 22 May 1828: estate of Samuel Eichelberger of Heidelberg Twp.; Admin.: widow, Catharine, and Mathias Smyser; inventory filed 28 Jun 1828.
7. York Co., PA. Court House; Orphans Court Dockets: a) Book P; p. 303: 04 Nov 1828: Samuel Eichelberger of Heidelberg Twp., d. intestate leaving widow, Catharine, and issue: Polly, Samuel, Susanna (wf. of Henry Rudisill), Elizabeth, Jacob, Anna Catharine and Lydia; mentions dec'd son, Adam, who d. leaving issue: Catharine and Elizabeth. b) Book P; p. 318: 04 Nov 1828: Martin Ebert appointed temporary guardian of the minor heirs of Samuel Eichelberger: Jacob, Anna Catharine, Lydia, Catharine and Elizabeth. c) Book P; p. 344: 06 Jan 1829: George Eichelberger of Heidelberg Twp. appointed guardian of Lydia, minor dau. of Samuel. d) Book Q; p. 49: 08 Sep 1829: Samuel, Elizabeth and Polly Eichelberger (a "lunatic", by her guardian), refused to take real estate of Samuel Eichelberger at its assessed valuation; Jesse Spangler, husb. of Anna Catharine, Lydia (by her guardian) and Elizabeth (by her guardian), Henry Rudisill (husb. of Susanna), Catharine (by guardian) were cited to appear. e) Book Q; p. 60, and p. 80: 08 Sep 1829: re: part of real est. of Samuel Eichelberger, dec'd. of Heidelberg Twp., decreed to his oldest son, Samuel. Another parcel of land decreed to Jacob, second son of Samuel.
8. York Co., PA. Deed s: a) Book 2T; p. 462: 09 Apr 1808: Adam Eichelberger of Manheim Twp., Yeoman, and wf., Susanna: 193 -plus ac. in Manheim Twp., to Henry Leinert; same land patented on 10 Apr 1788 to the exec. of Adam Eichelberger, to be held in trust for grantor, reserving 85 perches for Samuel Eichelberger, miller. b) Book 2V; p. 225: 21 May 1810: re: property of Adam Eichelberger, dec'd., late of Manheim Twp.: Leonard Eichelberger, of York Co., innkeeper, brother of the late Adam Eichelberger , and Frederick Eichelberger, now of Frederick Co., MD., son of the late Adam, and Magdalen, widow of Adam, as his exec. sold 104 ac. to Samuel Eichelberger (son of the decedent, Adam). c) Book 3P; p. 60 26 Mar 1831: a release by the heirs of Samuel Eichelberger of Heidelberg Twp. (d. intestate): Jacob Eichelberger, Jesse Spangler (husb. of the late Catharine, dau. of Sam'l), Lydia (dau. of Sam'l), Catharine and Elizabeth Eichelberger (minors, by their guardian, they being dau'.s of Sam'l's son, Adam), to Samuel Eichelberger, another son of Sam'l, dec'd. d) Book 3P; p. 61: Elizabeth and Polly Eichelberger (the latter a lunatic), as dau.'s of the late Samuel Eichelberger of Heidelberg Twp., a release to their brother, Samuel. e) ibid; p. 67: 14 Aug 1837: Catharine Eichelberger, widow of Samuel of Heidelberg Twp. , assigned power of attorney to Henry Rudisill. e) Book 3P; p. 388: 10 Sep 1839: Heirs of Sam'l Eichelberger of Heidelberg Twp. to Catharine Eichelberger, admin.: a release for monies received from the sale of the decedent's plantation in Mount Joy Twp., Adams Co. (sold to Jacob Wehrly); heirs were: Samuel, Jacob, Polly Eichelberger, Susanna (wf. of Henry Rudisill), Elizabeth (wf. of John Bixler), Lydia (wf. of Jesse Spangler), Israel Spangler (only child of Jesse and his dec'd. wf., Nancy, dau. of the decedent), et al.

Family Group Record

Adam Eichelberger, Jr. - b. 26 Nov 1771, York Co., PA. [?]

d. 26 Aug 1847, Cumberland Co., PA.; bur. Trindle Spring Lutheran Church Cem., Cumberland Co., PA.

Father: (Joh) Adam Eichelberger . Mother: Magdalena Bechtel

m. #1) 1794

Wf. #1) : Susannah Carl - b. PA.

d. bet. 1813 and 1818.

Father: Michael Carl . Mother: Susanna Bollinger. (of Berwick Twp., Adams Co., PA.)

m. #2)

Wf. #2) Margaret Forney (widow) - b. 30 Nov 1779

d. 10 Aug 1852, PA.; bur. next to her husband

[ed:: A possible son by Margaret's first marriage: George Forney, b. ca 1810] *

Father: Unknown . Mother: Unknown

Children - 1st Marriage:

i. John Michael Eichelberger - b.07 Feb 1796; bap 24 Apr 1796; "died young."

ii. George S. Eichelberger - b. 02 Nov 1797

iii. Adam Eichelberger III - b. 05 Apr 1802 (bap 27 May 1802, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA)

iv. Susannah Eichelberger - b. 11 Apr 1804, PA; m. David Orris

v. Sarah Eichelberger - b. ca. 1805; m. John Miller

vi. Mary Eichelberger - b. 1806; m. _____ Speer

vii. Elizabeth Eichelberger - b. ca. 1808; m. #1) Michael Bobb; m. #2) Jacob Hirmane

viii. Samuel Eichelberger - b. 11 Jun 1810

ix. Henry Eichelberger - "b. 1811; m.; had issue" per A. W. Eichelberger (see source #4, below). THEORY: He was Henry Eichelberger (b. ca. 1815 - 1819)

x. Anna Maria (Mary Ann) Eichelberger - b. 13 Sep 1813 (bap 21 Nov 1813); d. 29 Nov 1870; m. Henry Spera (1814-1872)

Children - 2nd Marriage:

xi. Isabella Eichelberger - b. 17 Dec 1818; m. Isaac Brenizer

xii. Joseph Eichelberger - b. 21 Feb 1820 (bap 07 May 1820); "remained single" [ed: or did he? See Joseph Eichelberger]

xiii. Hetty Eichelberger - b. 22 Nov 1821; m. ____ Crider

xii. Susan Louisa Eichelberger - b. 25 Dec 1825; m. ____ Hichnell

Sources:

1. Adams Co., PA. Court House - Will of Michael Carl - 1813. [per B.E. Brown]
2. Cumberland Co., PA. Court House Orphans Court Documents Vol. 10; re: minor children of Susanna [Bollinger] Carl. [per B.E. Brown]
3. Cumberland Co., PA. Will Vol. L-36; recorded 14 Aug. 1852: Will of Adam Eichelberger (Jr.) (names children and their spouses)[per. B. E. Brown]
4. Eichelberger, A. W., Philip Frederick Eichelberger and his descendants - 1693 - 1900; genealogical record; p. 36; biographical section, p. 103.
5. Register of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA.; Baptisms: p. 91 (John Michael); p. 97 (George); p. 110 (Adam).
6. York Co., PA. Office of the Register of Wills; Book O; p. 414: Will of Magdalena Eichelberger; dtd. 24 Aug 1820; proved 05 Feb 1822; names children, including Adam.
7. York Co., PA. Deed Book 2T; p. 462: 09 Apr 1808: Adam Eichelberger of Manheim Twp., Yeoman, and wf., Susanna: 193 -plus ac. in Manheim Twp., to Henry Leinert; same land patented on 10 Apr 1788 to the exec. of Adam Eichelberger, to be held in trust for grantor, reserving 85 perches for Samuel Eichelberger, miller.
8. Abstracts from the "Lutheran Observer" and the "Southern Lutheran": 10 Sep 1847: "On the 26th inst., Mr. Adam Eichelberger, aged 74 years, 3 months and 9 days." [credit: B. E. Brown] [ed.: This would make Adam's d.o.b. abt. 17 May 1773].
* 1850 federal census: Cumberland Co, PA; Silver Spring Twp; dwell/fam #171-172: "Peggy" Eichelberger, 71, head of household; other members included George Forney, 40; and Margaret Forney, 16, et al.
9. Biographical sketch of George W. Spera.