1736 Johannes Michael Kleinfelter was born on June 10, in Flörsbach, Gelnhausen, Hessen, Germany. [1]
1758 Michael Kleinfelter married Appolonia Gerberich on April 22. [2]
1762 Martin Houk warranted land in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania on May 31. [3] Michael Kleinfelter warranted the tract in 1762 and surveyed the land in 1767 calling the tract with Pine Head. An adjacent tract was for George Kleinfelter. [4] Another survey showed 34 acres for Martin Houk with adjacent tracts owned by Michael Kleinfelter and George Bortner. [5] George Bortner patented the land in 1809. [6]
1765 Christina Kleinfeldter, daughter of Michael and Appollonia Kleinfeldter, was born on January 13, 1765. She was baptized on March 3, with sponsor widow Christina Gerber, at St. Jacobs Stone Lutheran and Reformed Church, Brodbecks, Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [7]
1766 Catharina Gerberich, daughter of Peter and Margaretha Gerberich, was born. She was baptized, with sponsors Michael and Apollonia Kleinfeldter, at St. Jacobs Stone Lutheran and Reformed Church, Brodbecks, Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [8]
1766 Eva Elisabetha Kleinfeldter, daughter of Michael and Apolonia Kleinfeldter, was born on November 21, 1766. She was baptized on December 13, with sponsors Jacob and Elisabetha Bohli, at St. Jacobs Stone Lutheran and Reformed Church, Brodbecks, Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]
1768 Catharina, daughter of Michael and Appollonia Kleinfeldter, was born on November 13, 1768. She was baptized on December 13, 1768, with sponsors Catharine Hohmannin and Michael Kintzler (both single), at St. Jacobs Stone Lutheran and Reformed Church, Brodbecks, Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [15] [16]
1770 Johann Michael Kleinfeldter, son of Michael and Appollonia Kleinfeldter, was born on February 20, 1770. He was baptized on March 27, 1770, with sponsors Peter and Anna Margaretha Gerberich, at St. Jacobs Stone Lutheran and Reformed Church, Brodbecks, Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [17] [18]
1771 Michael Klinefelter was taxed in Shrewsbury Twp, York County. [19] [20]
1773 Michael Kleinfelder warranted 190 acres in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania on February 26. [21]. [22] A survey dated 7th of 11th month 1773 showed 219 acres called "Vineyard" with adjoining land owned by Jacob Heibley and John Keller. [23] A survey dated 6 April 1822 for the present owner Abraham Yost, showed adjacent land owned by heirs of William Marshall Senior; Jacob Hetrick, formerly John Keller; and John Miller, formerly John Keller. [24]
1774 George, John, Michael, and Lawrence Klinefelter were taxed in Shrewsbury Twp, York County. [25]
177x Brothers Lawrence, Michael, and John Kleinfelter served in Captain Wiley's Company in York County, Pennsylvania in the Revolutionary War. [26]
1778 George, John, Michael, and Lawrence Klinefelter were taxed in Shrewsbury Twp, York County. [27]
1779 John, Michael, and Lawrence Klinefelter were taxed in Shrewsbury Twp, York County. [28]
1780 Michael Singetter was taxed in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [29]
1780 Michael Kleinfelter was taxed 30 pounds for 100 acres, 2 horses and 5 cattle in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [30]
1781 Michael Kleinfelter was taxed 5 pounds for 219 acres, 2 horses and 7 cattle in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [31]
1781 Appolonia died in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [32]
1782 Michael Kleinfelter was taxed for 225 acres in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [33]
1782 Michael Kleinfelter was taxed with 360 acres in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [34]
1782 Michael Klinefelter acquired land in Hopewell township for a debt due from Stophel Heibley. [35]
1783 Michael Kleinfelter was taxed for 380 acres and 10 inhabitants in Shrewsbury Twp. [36]
1786 Michael Kleinfelter was listed on the septennial census for Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [37]
1786 Michael Klinefelter was taxed in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [38]
1788 Michael Kleinfelter was taxed with 380 acres and an oil mill in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [39] Michael Klinefelter, perhaps a son (at age 18?), was taxed as a freeman. [40]
1789 Michael Kleinfelter warranted two tracts, each 10 acres, in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania on September 7. [41] [42] A survey dated 1789 for 23 acres showed adjacent tracts owned by himself, by George Bortner, and by Jacob Bailey [43].
1789 Michael Kleinfelter purchased land in Shrewsbury township from Frederick Youse and George Steveler on December 14. [44]
1798 Michael Klinefelter and wife Maria Elizabeth sold land to John Klinefelter on February 5. The land had been purchased from Youse and Steveler in 1789. [45]
1790 Michal Clofelter lived in Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania, in a household with 2 males under age 16, 1 males age 16 and over, and 3 females. [46]
1793 There were two listings for Michael Clinefelter on the septennial census for Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [47]
1797 Michael Kleinfelter and wife Mary Elizabeth sold tracts of land to John Bailey. The tracts were in Shrewsbury and Codorus Twp, York County, Pennsylvania and had been previously owned by George Kleinfelter and Jacob Kauffelt, among others. [48]
1798 Michael Kleinfelter was listed at least twice on the US direct tax in York County, Pennsylvania. With wood house (24 by 20 feet) and spring house on a 2 acre lot [49] [50] and with barn and still house on 190 acres adjacent to Godfrey Suanwolf [51]. Also with with stable, tan house, and barn, 594 acres [52]. [53]
1800 Michael Klinefelter was listed on the septennial census for Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [54]
1800 Michael Clinefelter (age 45+) was listed on the census for Shrewsbury Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [55]
1805 Michael Klinefelter and wife Elizabeth sold land to George Gamwell on October 2. [56]
1807 Michael Klinefelter and wife Elizabeth sold land to Peter Klinefelter, blacksmith, all of Shrewsbury township, on June 1. [57]
1807 Johan Michael Klinefelter died on July 17 and was buried at New Hope United Church of Christ Cemetery (Fissel's Cemetery), Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania. Johan Michael Klinefelter was born on June 10, 1736. [58] [59] He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. [60] [61]
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. …
John Michael Kleinfelter and Appolonia Gerberich Kleinfelter were buried at Fissell's Cemetery, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania. [63]
1807 Michael Klinefelter of the Borough of York was assigned as guardian for Benjamin Klinefelter (age 18), George Klinefelter (age 16), and Henry Klinefelter (age 15), minor sons of Michael Klinefelter deceased. Maria Elizabeth Klinefelter, widow of Michael, petitioned the court to assign guardians for Adam (age 10), Daniel (age 8), and Suzanna (age 5). Adam Hendrix was appointed. [64]
Notice. STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, 88. YORK COUNTY. At an Orphans' Court, Held at York, for the County of York, on Tuesday the 9th day of August, A. D. 1832, before Honorable Walter Franklin, George Barnitz, and John L. Hinkle, Esq'rs. Judges of the same court, duly assigned:
On motion of Jno. Evans, Esq. attorney for Joseph Klinefelter, the court award a Rule upon the heirs and legal representatives of Michael Klinefelter, dec'd. to wit:--John; the children of Michael; the children of Jacob; Mrs. Markey's children, Mrs. Grove's children; Mrs. Side's children, Mrs. Kunkle's children; Barbara married to John Kunkle; the children of Mrs. Stably; Peters children; Joseph; Benjamin; George; Henry's children; Adam; Daniel's widow; and Susanna, married to Adam Baker; heirs and legal representatives of the said Michael Klinefelter, dec'd. to be and appear at an Orphans court, to be held for said county, on Tuesday the 6th day of November next, then and there to accept or refuse to accept of the real estate described in the Inquisition filed, of the said Michael, late of Shrewsbury township, dec'd. at the return of valuation. BY THE COURT, J. B. Wentz, clerk.
At an Orphans court held at York for the county of York, on the 7th day of November, A. D. 1832, before the Judges of the same court. The court order that the above Rule be published 4 weeks in a newspaper in each of the following places, viz: -Columbus, Ohio; Canton, Ohio; Somerset, Pennsylvania; Union county, Pennsylvania, Indiana county, Pennsylvania. BY THE COURT, J. B. Wentz, clerk. Dec. 20th, 1833.
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[3] Pennsylvania Land Warrant, York County, H80, [PALandWarrantLinks].
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[22] Pennsylvania Land Patent, H20-142, [PAPatentBookLinks].
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[24] Pennsylvania Archives Land Office Survey, B14-29, [PASurveyBookLinks].
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[41] Pennsylvania Land Warrant, York County, K165, [PALandWarrantLinks].
[42] Pennsylvania Land Warrant, York County, K167, [PALandWarrantLinks].
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[44] York County, Pennsylvania, Deed 2F-140, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[45] York County, Pennsylvania, Deed 2N-16, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
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[48] York County, Pennsylvania, Deed 2N-76, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
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[55] United States Federal Census, 1800, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
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[62] The York Dispatch, York, Pennsylvania, June 6, 1983, page 24, [NewspapersClip].
[63] USGenWeb Archives, Fissel's Lutheran and Reformed, Shrewsbury Township, York County, Pennsylvania, [USGenWeb].
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[65] Pennsylvania Republican, York, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1833, page 1, [NewspapersClip].