1766 Catharine Elizabeth Hoffman, daughter of Adam Hoffman, was born on March 21. She was baptized on April 26 with sponsor Henry Grim at the Heidelberg Reformed Church, in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. [1] [2] [3]
1785-86 Francis Gantz was taxed in Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [4] [5] George was taxed as a single man. [6] [7]
1792 John Gantz (230 acres) and George Gantz (200 acres) were taxed in Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [8] John (perhaps a brother of George) does not appear in subsequent listings. George, perhaps son of Frans Heinrich, is listed from 1793-1815 with 400+ acres. Perhaps George took over both farms.
1789 John Gantz (230 acres) and George Gantz (160 acres) were taxed in Codorus Twp. [9] [10]
1792 John Gantz (230 acres) and George Gantz (200 acres) were taxed in Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [11] John does not appear in subsequent listings. George, perhaps son of Frans Heinrich, is listed from 1793-1815 with 400+ acres. Perhaps George took over both farms.
1797 Barbara Gantz, daughter of Georg and Catrina Gantz was born on February 4. She was baptized on March 15, 1797 at Fissel's (Jerusalem) Union Church, Shrewsbury Township, York County, Pennsylvania with sponsors Adam and Barbara Hofman (grandparents). [12]
Fissel's Church bicentennial— Site of a bicentennial celebration this month.
GLEN ROCK — Jerusalem Union (Fissel’s) Church stands a few hundred 4 yards from an area which at one time was the hunting grounds of Susquehannock Indians.
The red brick church, founded in 1783, is about three miles west of Glen Rock, Shrewsbury Township. The congregation marks its bicentennial this month.
It was in the latter part of 1700 when Frederick Fissel (Fishel) granted an acre of land for five shillings. Almost six months later the land was granted to “Calvinistic Presbyterians” (German Reform) and Lutheran congregations.
In 1783, Lutheran and Reformed congregations were organized. By July 1, 1785, their land amounted to four acres. After 11 years the entire farm of more than 291 acres was purchased for 14 pounds 10 shillings.
The church charter was established in l814.
The original church structure was a small log building situated in the present garden of the sexton’s home. In 1793, it was replaced by a larger building. In 1851, the third church, a brick building, was completed.
The present church was constructed in 1907. Originally it was a Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Reportedly, beams woodwork and brick were dismantled and transported to the Glen Rock rural area by horse and wagon. …
1793-1815 George Gantz was taxed with 400 acres in Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31]
1798 George Gantz was listed on the U.S. direct Pennsylvania tax rolls for Codorus Twp, York County, with a wood springhouse [32]. George Gantz owned a house and half stone barn adjacent to Deobald Snyder and another house occupied by Christopher Fisher adjacent to John Ruhl [33]. [34] [35] [36]
1800 George Gantz lived in Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 2 (under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), 1 (26 thru 44), and 1 (45 and over); and females: 2 (under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), and 1 (26 thru 44). [37]
1810 George Gouts lived in Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 4 (under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), 1 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and females: 2 (under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), 3 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over). [38]
1815 Johan Georg Gantz died on November 29 at York County, Pennsylvania and was buried at New Hope United Church of Christ Cemetery, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania. Johan Georg Gantz was born on August 21, 1763. [39] [40]
Johan Georg was the son of Frans Heinrich & Anna Margaretha Ruhl Gans, & the husband of (1st) Margaretha, & (2nd) Catrina. He was the father of Magdalena Gantz, Juliana Gantz, George Gantz, Sarah Gantz, & John Gantz.
Johan Georg was a blacksmith. He was born & died in Codorus Twp., York Co., PA.
Johan had 12 children. 5 with his first wife and 7 with the second.
1. Magdalena
2. Juliana
3. George
4. Sarah 'Salome'
5. John
6. Barbara
7. Adam
8. Catharine
9. Samuel
10. Mary
11. David
12. Michael
1816-1819 Widow of George Gantz was taxed in Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [41] [42] [43]
1819 George, son of George was taxed. [44]
1820 Widow Gonce was listed in Codorus Twp. However, both the widows of brothers John and George were likely living there in 1820). It is unclear which was listged and the image is hard to read. [45] [46]
1830 Catharine Gantz lived in Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 1 (under 5) and 1 (20 thru 29); and females: 2 (under 5), 1 (20 thru 29), and 1 (60 thru 69). [47]
1834 Michael Gantz died on October 14 in York County, Pennsylvania. He was born on June 29, 1809 in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania, son of Johan Georg Gantz and Catharine Gantz. [48]
1841 Catherine reportedly died on September 28, 1841 in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania and was buried on October 1, 1841 at Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [49] [50]
1842 The heirs of George Gantz late of York County gave releases of their shares of the estate to Jacob Bortner. The heirs were George Gantz, Daniel Ziegler and wife Juliana Gantz Ziegler, widow Sarah Gantz Baltzly, John Gantz, Jacob Olb and wife Barbara Gantz Olb, Adam Gantz, Daniel Glatfelter and wife Catharine Gantz Glatfelter, Samuel Gantz, Henry Schwartx (Black) and wife Mary Gantz Black, and David Gantz. Land from the estate was divided into three parts and was appraised by order of the orphans court. Parcel 2 was decreed on May 31, 1817 unto Jacob Peterman intermarried with Magdalena the eldest daughter of the deceased, who had obligations to the widow and other heirs. Jacob Peterman and wife Magdalena sold the land to Jacob Bortner Senior by deed dated April 1, 1820. Jacob Bortner paid the other heirs and was released by them. [51]
Research Notes:
1788 Magdalena Gantz, child of Georg Gantz (perhaps a son) and Margaretha Gantz, was baptized on March 21, 1788, in St Jacobs (Stone), Brodbecks, York County, Pennsylvania. Magdalena Gantz was born on February 21, 1788, in Pennsylvania. [52] Perhaps George had a first wife before he married Catherine Hoffman.
[1] F. Edward Wright, Early church records of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (2003), 47.
[2] Heidelberg Congregation, 1765-1864, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, [AncestryRecord].
[3] Heidelberg Congregation, 1765-1864, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, [AncestryRecord].
[4] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1785, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[5] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1786, Francis, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[6] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1785, son George, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[7] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1786, son George, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[8] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1792, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[9] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1789, John, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[10] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1789, George, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[11] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1792, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[12] York County, Pennsylvania Church Records to 1800, [AncestryRecord].
[13] The York Dispatch, York, Pennsylvania, June 6, 1983, page 24, [NewspapersClip].
[14] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1793, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[15] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1795, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[16] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1797, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[17] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1799, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[18] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1800, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[19] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1801, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[20] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1803, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[21] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1804, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[22] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1805, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[23] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1807, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[24] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1809-10, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[25] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1810, 550 acres, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[26] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1810, 550 acres, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[27] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1811, 550 acres, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[28] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1812, 548 acres, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[29] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1812-13, 580 acres, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[30] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 580 acres, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[31] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1815-16, 580 acres, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[32] Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798, list 1, line 26, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[33] Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798, list 2, line 56, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[34] Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[35] Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[36] Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[37] United States Federal Census, 1800, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[38] United States Federal Census, 1810, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[39] Find A Grave Memorial 7026098, [FindAGrave].
[40] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].
[41] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1816-17, 580 acres crossed out, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[42] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1816-17, widow Gantz is crossed out, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[43] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1819, widow of George, 90 acres, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[44] York County, Pennsylvania, Township assessment lists, 1762-1849, 1819, son George, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[45] United States Federal Census, 1820, Widow Gonce near Widow Rule and John Gonce, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].
[46] United States Federal Census, 1820, this might be a different listing, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[47] United States Federal Census, 1830, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[48] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].
[49] Find A Grave Memorial 226640801, [FindAGrave].
[50] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].
[51] York County, Pennsylvania, Deed 3U-216, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[52] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, [AncestryRecord].