Notes for Dr. David Mellinger (1795-1878) [1] [2] [3]:
1815 David Mellinger M.D. of Manor Twp purchased land from John Penn et al by Attorney on May 6. [4]
1818 David Mellinger practitioner of Physic of Manor Twp purchased land from Thomas Manning on April 1. [5]
1830 David Mellinger practitioner of Manor Twp purchased land from Charles Schaeffer in Manor Twp, Lancaster County on October 15. [6]
1838 David Mellinger of Manor Twp purchased land from John Hertzler and wife Mary on March 10. [7]
1838 David Mellinger of Manor Twp purchased land from Henry Sholly and wife Catharine of Dillersville on April 2. [8]
1839 Dr. David Mellinger of Manor Twp purchased land from Henry Herr and wife Ann of Leacock Twp on April 5. Adjacent landowners were Abraham Hershey, David Herr, John Herr, and Dr David Mellinger. [9]
1839 Dr. David Mellinger of Manor Twp purchased land from John Eshleman and wife Susanna on May 21. [10]
1840 David Mellinger of Manor Twp purchased land from George Hartley and wife Elizabeth on April 16. [11]
1846 Dr. David Mellinger of Manor Twp purchased land from Henry Mellinger, administrator of the will of John Mellinger, according to an order from the orphan's court dated August 1845. [12]
1851 David Mellinger purchased land from the heirs of Joseph Manning on March 31. [13]
1856 Dr David Mellinger purchased land from the heirs of Joseph Manning. [14]
A biosketch of a grandson reports [15]:
David H. Mellinger, one of the enterprising young farmers of Manor township, was born Sept. 9, 1865, in the old Mellinger homestead at Creswell, where he still resides. He comes from one of the old families of this region, and is of German origin, being a descendant of Ludwig Mel linger, the first of the name to locate in this section.
John Mellinger, great-grandfather of David H., was born in Manor township, and there passed his entire life, engaged in farming and distilling. His judgment in business matters brought him pros perity, and he was a man of considerable influence in his community. In politics he was an Old-line Whig, and he took an active part in the affairs of his day and localitv, holding various positions, among them that of school director of his township. He died in Creswell.
David Mellinger, grandfather of David H., was born in February, 1795, in Manor township, and had a long career, surviving until April 9, 1878. His early literary training was received in the public schools of the home neighborhood, and he took up the study of medicine with Dr. Musser, of Manor township. His professional studies completed, he opened an office in Creswell, and practiced continuously for the long period of sixty years, meeting with success from the start. He owned 100 acres of land, which under his management was in an excellent state of cultivation, and, having inherited his father's business ability, his affairs prospered. He was twice married, his first wife being Susan Shopf, also of Manor township, who was born March 21, 1794, and died Sept. 23, 1856. Five sons were born to this union, namely: (1) John S., father of David H.; (2) Henry S., M. D., the last survivor, who died Feb. 6, 1901; (3) Jacob, who was a business man of Columbia; (4) David; and (5) Benjamin 5., who died at the age of twelve years. The father was an active member of the M. E. Church, in which he held office. Politically he was a Republican. John S. Mellinger married Miss Elizabeth Wissler, who survives him. His death occurred in October, 1897.
David H. Mellinger attended the common schools and the State Normal at Millersville, acquiring a good practical education, thus fitting him to assist his father in his agricultural work and other business affairs until the latter’s retirement, when he assumed full charge. The home farm, which contains over eighty acres, is devoted to general crops, and in addition to the cultivation of that place Mr. Mellinger looks after several other farm properties of his own, and attends to the business interests of his uncle, Dr. Henry S. Mellinger. Naturally he is kept constantly busy, but his disposition is an energetic one, and he attends personally to all the details of his work, taking justifiable satisfaction in the results which have attended his affairs. Mr. Mellinger is as much interested in the fine appearance of his place as in its more'material welfare, and his home and surroundings testify strongly to his love'for the beautiful. .'The house, a modern brick structure of pleasing design, was built after his own plans in 1893-94. Like the public-spirited citizen he is, Mr. Mellinger is always ready to give his influence and substantial encouragement to every measure involving the welfare of his town and county. He is a Republican politically, but not an office seeker.
On May 25, 1892, Mr. Mellinger'was united in marriage with Miss Agnes C. Mann, daughter of Levi H. Mann, who resides near Creswell.
Research Notes:
Some of these notes might relate to this David Mellinger, or his son.
1845 David Mellinger, carpenter, and wife Susanna of the Borough of Manheim sold land to John Sheaffer on March 4. The land was in the town of Manheim, Warwick Twp.
[16]1850 David Mellinger was the guardian for the minor children of Jacob Witmer deceased late of Manor Twp. [17] [18] [19] [20]
1851 David Mellinger and wife Susanna sold an island in the Susquehanna River to Jacob Witmer. David Mellinger had purchased the island from the executors of the estate of Jacob Witmer, late of Manor Twp, by order of the Lancaster County Orphans Court, subject to payments to Elana, the widow of Jacob Witmer. The deed was dated March 24 and was recorded on August 7, 1863. [21]
1853 David Mellinger and wife Susanna of Manheim sold land to Jacob Huber. [22]
1854 Susanna Mellinger [perhaps David's daughter?] of West Hempfield Twp sold 1 acre of land to Daniel Shallenberger on April 11. David Mellinger had sold the tract to Susanna on February 1, 1850. Witnessed by David Mellinger and Jacob Myers. [23]
1855 David Mellinger was named executor of the will of his mother Susanna Mellinger of West Hempfield. [24]
1856 Martin Kindig, son of late Martin Kindig deceased, released his guardian David Mellinger from further claims. [25]
1856 David Mellinger of West Hempfield Twp purchased land from Samuel Conklin on April 10. [26]
1857 David Mellinger and wife Elizabeth of Manheim sold land to David E. Rohrer. The tract was adjacent to lands of Christian Mellinger and Jacob Shallenberger. David Mellinger had purchased the land from Samuel Conklin and wife Maria in 1856. [27]
[1] Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, Genealogical Card File (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[2] Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, Genealogical Card File (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[3] Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, Genealogical Card File (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[4] Lancaster. Deeds 1840–1842, IGN=008084385, image 553, [FamilySearchImage].
[5] Lancaster. Deeds 1840–1842, IGN=008084385, image 553, [FamilySearchImage].
[6] Lancaster. Deeds 6T-(?), IGN=008084385, image 555, [FamilySearchImage].
[7] Lancaster. Deeds 1840–1842, IGN=008084385, image 557, [FamilySearchImage].
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[9] Lancaster. Deeds 1840–1842, IGN=008084385, image 559, [FamilySearchImage].
[10] Lancaster. Deeds 1840–1842, IGN=008084385, image 560, [FamilySearchImage].
[11] Lancaster. Deeds 1840–1842, IGN=008084385, image 557, [FamilySearchImage].
[12] Lancaster. Deeds 1845–1846, IGN=008084382, image 343, [FamilySearchImage].
[13] Lancaster. Deeds 1852–1853, IGN=008084414, image 104, [FamilySearchImage].
[14] Lancaster. Deeds 1855–1856, IGN=008084420, image 501, [FamilySearchImage].
[15] John F. Meginness et al, Biographical Annals of Lancaster County Pennsylvania (Beers: 1903), 436, [HathiTrust], [GoogleBooks].
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[21] Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Deed D9-516, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[22] Lancaster. Deeds 1853, IGN=007898416, image 406, [FamilySearchImage].
[23] Lancaster. Deeds 1859–1861, IGN=008084426, image 284, [FamilySearchImage].
[24] Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Lancaster. Will Books, image 467, [FamilySearchImage].
[25] Lancaster. Deeds 1854–1855, IGN=008084418, image 323, [FamilySearchImage].
[26] Lancaster. Deeds 1856–1857, IGN=008084421, image 19, [FamilySearchImage].
[27] Lancaster. Deeds 1859–1861, IGN=008084426, image 300, [FamilySearchImage].