History of Cumberland and Adams counties, Pennsylvania. Containing history of the counties, their townships, towns, villages, schools, churches, industries, etc.; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; biographies; history of Pennsylvania, statistical and miscellaneous matter, etc., etc, Part 140

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In 1848 Henry Spalding built a wooden bridge over Alloway's Creek. on the Littlestown & Emmittsburg road, for $343.

The postoffices in Germany Township are Littlestown and Kingsdale, the latter located close on the confines of Maryland.

The question of adopting the act establishing the common school system, brought before the county convention of November 4, 1834, was decided in the negative in the case of Germany, A. LeFevre, the delegate, voting contra. Shortly after the system was adopted.

" Digges' Choice" dates back to October 14, 1727, when a grant of 10,000 acres was made to John Digges. On the advice of an Indian chief named

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"Tom," he located this grant in what is now Conowago and Germany Town- ships, this county, and Heidelberg Township in York County. A survey was made in April, 1732, when 6.822 acres were laid off, a patent for which was issued May 25, 1738. In August, 1745, a resurvey was made, and 3,679 acres added to the former survey. This tract was four miles north of the tem- porary line between Pennsylvania and Maryland, surveyed in 1732. The sub- sequent disagreements led to the murder of Dudley Digges by Jacob Kitz- miller in February, 1752. From 1735 to 1752 Germans came by thousands. In the fall of 1749 no less than twenty ships arrived at Philadelphia, bringing 12,000 passengers, led hither by the Newlanders-older German settlers of Pennsylvania.

The assessment for 1799 was made by Robert Mc Ilhenny, assisted by Andrew Lohr, who could not sign his name, and Jacob Parr. On the total valuation. $121,790, 23 cents per $100 were collected by Frederick Bachman and Thomas Biddle.

John Arnold, grist-mill. $1,700

George Gobble .. $616

Jacob Beil.

1,800

Adam Geesler.

926

George Best.

816

Peter Galla. 1,387

Jacob Brother

919

Martin Greenwalt. 126

Detrich Bishoff

₾80

Jacob Greenwalt, carpenter 10

William Beeher

100

Philip Gilbert.

Lewis Beeher.

267

Michael Horner.

210

Thomas Biddle

1,269

Jacob llostetter. 1,414

Peter Busse.

541

John Ilantzel, weaver ..

Philip Bardt ..

410

llenry Hoover, blacksmith.

Fred. Bachman

1,159

John Hoover

1,177

Peter Baker. .

1.001

578

D. Bachman's heirs

1,795

Isaac Bear.

107

Jacob Bear.

1,084

Martin Hoffman

189

Henry Bringman, tannery*

665

John Iloofnagle, tailor.

303

Benedict Barnhart ..

Michael Iloover

Jacob Bringman.

James Ilagen.

800

Philip Bishoff

2.074

Nicholas Jacobi

Samuel Beeber.

110

llenry Kohlstock, joiner.

508

Adam Coleman.

130

John Kohlstock

129

Peter Comp.

180

John Knauff. 1,355

Jacob Dapper

George Kuntz

1,889

Henry Dewalt ..

1,810

Joseph Koch, mason.

318

Andrew Dapper

1,746

Christian Kintz

648

Christian Dapper.

Jacob Kitzmiller.

1,221

Michael Dysart.

100

Jaeob Kitzmiller, Jr ..

John Eckert. Sr.

1,220

Peter Krepps.

1,565

Peter Eckert.

George King.

1,286

John Eckert, Jr.

178

George Kline.

Thomas Fisher.

1,487

Ludwig King.

104

George Fretzlin

357

Abram Kuntz ..

393

James Fisher

1,289

Abram King.

1,007

Henry Fisher.

246

Andrew Kuntz, blacksmith.

129

Andrew Finfrock.

198

Stephen Krise.

457

Nicholas Feeser.

367

John Keefer, Sr.

434

John Feeser.

John Keefer, Jr., turner.

249

John Fink ..

816

Frederick Keefer, turner.

George Freese ..

977

David Keefer, wagon-maker

Gilmayer Francist.

500

Henry Keefer, carpenter.

Henry Ghetz.

495

Jacob Keefer. .

120

George Green.

100

Michael Keeler, weaver

George Gardner

587

Val. Krise.

428

George Gardner, Jr

147

George Kuntz, Jr.

200

*One blind mare valued at $1.99.

+Ground rents of Petersburg.

Fred. Ilorn. .

Andrew Hertziger.

Baltzer Ililbert.

877

Andrew Bear.

Abram Johns.

Ilenry Croft ..

Adam Knauff.

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Peter Leonard, tailor.

$309

Isaac Sell.

$867

Frederick Little. Sr. .

2.018

Jacob Sherman.

1,150

Frederick Little, Jr., hatter.

315

Jacob Sheaffer, blacksmith 1,096

David Little. ..

Michael Snider ..

1,547

Jacob Little, blacksmith.

584

John Staley, Ir. . 679

John Little, tailor ..

Valentine Sherer.

1,148

Henry Little. Sr.

Pred. Smith.

758

Lorentz Litzinger, weaver

538

Valentine Steir

577

Zachariah Loudehongh.

1,459

John Shorb

375

Andrew Lohr. Sr.

1,726

Jacob Sell, saw-miller

1,081

Andrew Lohr, Jr., weaver

388

Fred. Sponsaller ..

269

Abram Lohr, weaver.

368

Jacob Sell, gunsmith.

199

Philip Long.

243

Joseph Staley, sadler. 709

William Litener, blacksmith.

149

Henry Springle

1,207

Widow Miller.

1,402

Joseph Sneeringer, tavern.

2,193

John Miller.

147

Andrew Shriver .. .

Robert Mellhenny

269

John Staley, Sr., tanner.

Nick Miller. .

500

Henry Shilt .

~15

Widow Mayr.

918

George Sponsaller

486

Philip Miller, shoemaker.

129

Henry Sponsaller

127

James McSherry, # merchant.

3,355

Nicholas Sheaffer.

McSherry & Bishotf.

623

Henry Springle, Jr.

Adam Miller.

438

Anthony Troxal.

4-10)

Henry Miller. shoemaker

Bastian Wonder.

107

George Mouse.

2,400

Adam Winterode, squire.

2,337

Adam Myrise, weaver.

John Winterode.

345

Jacob Parr.

1,965

Jacoh Winterode, blacksmith.

189

Widow Parr.

1,617

Jacob Werner ..

893

Fred. Palmer.

628

Jacob Willitt.

1,610

Jacob Pfiffer ..

259

Philip Werner

John Patterson, weaver.

George Wilt.

498

Melchoir Roffel.

770

Mathias Wiltonger.

568

Mathias Roffel.

952

Henry Werner. .

Christian Reck.

1,114

Adam Winterode, Jr.

244

Adam Rock, tannery.

Winterode's heirs ..

1,530

John Rock

George Wilt, shoemaker

139

lohn Routzabn.

158

Jacob Will. sadler. .

330

Jolın Sneeringer, Jr ..

107

John Weckert. tannery

1,605

Jacob Sell, merchant.

211

Christian Winemiller .. 1,547

Adam Sell. .

2.117

Adam Winemiller, shoemaker 39

George Sherman. ..

2,984

Stephen Wymert 49

John Sneeringer.

2,042

Jacob Winterode, hotel.

190

Jacob Seachrist.

Christian Zinlap .. 558

The single men residing in Germany Township in 1799 were named as fol- lows: George Knatz, Jr., Ludwig Miller, Henry Snider. Michael Winemiller, Henry Gilbert, Daniel Smith, Jacob Kuntz, Jacob Keiffer, William Irvine, Anthony Irvine, Abram Keeler, Henry Sell, George Bardt, Jacob Kitzinger, William Beeher, Henry King, Jacob King, Adam Dysart, Nicholas Kintz (dis- abled). Ludwig Sherer, John Watterson, George Merchey, Abram and Henry Sell (sons of Jacob), Conrad Righstay, John Masser, Abram King, John Rider, Peter Meyer. Frederick Snider, D. Hoover, Jacob Winemiller, Patrick Owings, J. Werner, William Guinn, George Wiltonger, Michael and John Dysart, and Conrad Fink, each of whom were assessed $1.

BOROUGH OF LITTLESTOWN.

This borough is situato near the eastern line of what is known as the "Dutch Platean," 619 feet above the Atlantic level.

;Including two negro slaves for life, $266, and two small negro children, $20.

William Moirey

317

Jacob Sides.

611

Solomon Menchey.

1,838

George Unger.

915

Jacob Rider. 1.563

Peter Wymert, nailer.

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The population in 1800 was 250; in 1810, 150; in 1820, 305; in 1850, 394; in 1860, 702; in 1870, 847, including 3 colored; and in 1880, 913. The num- ber of taxpayers in the borough (1886) is 298; value of real estate, $185, 715: number of horses, etc., 75; of cows, etc., 19; value of moneys at interest, $78,935; number of pleasure carriages, 53; of gold watches, 27; no timber land; value of trades and professions, $15, 405.

The American Gazetteer of 1797 contained the following reference to Lit- tlestown: " Petersburg, in York County, two miles north of the Maryland line, contains a Catholic Church and about 80 houses. In north latitude 39° 42' 30", west longitude 77° 4', Wayne's army en route to squash Cornwallis arrived at York, May 26, 1781. On the 27th this command camped at Littlestown and on the 28th moved to Taneytown, Md., with whom were many soldiers from Adams County."

In 1803 John Shorb & Co., of Presterstown, Md., agreed with G. Gran- ger, postmaster-general. to carry the mail from Baltimore through Littlestown and Gettysburg to Chambersburg, once a week, for $137.50 per quarter.

Littlestown, as laid out in 1765, contained forty-eight lots. The founder of "Kleina Stedtle" was Peter Klein, who died in 1773, in his forty-ninth year. In early years the village was known as " Petersburg," and before that or the present name was generally applied it was called " Kleina Stedtle," and its two leading streets named "King Street " and "Queen Street." The original lot owners and builders were Peter Cushwa, Matthias Baker, Stephen Geiss, Henry Brothers, R. Mellhenny, Jacob Gray, John Alspach, Michael Reed. Peter Ba- ker, D. Zackery, the Wills, Sells, Hostetters, Stahles, Crouses, Longs, Dy- sarts. Littles and the Kuntz family, with others whose names appear in the orig- inal assessment of the township. About the time the railroad was completed, the Renshaw & Myers Addition to the village was platted, new warehouses, stores and residences were erected, and by 1865 the old village was almost thor- oughly modernized.

In 1867 the large brick school building was erected by the Catholic congre- gation, where Miss Mary Wilson, now Mrs. Steffy, was the first teacher. In 1872 a large building was elected by the common school trustees. From IS47 to the present time the newspaper press may be said to have shared in the for- tunes of the village. The Weekty Visitor was published in 1847; five other journals appeared only to disappear, and in August, 1883, the Era was intro- duced by A. E. Keeport.

The borough was incorporated in 1864, and in August of that year the first elections were held. In the following list the names of burgesses stand next the date, and are followed by the names of councilmen:

1864-W. F. Crouse; Noah J. Wickert, John Spangler, David Schwartz, George Stonesifer. Dr. J. S. Kemp.

1865-R. S. Seiss; D. Schwartz, S. Wiekert, D. Cronse, J. Barker, Fred. Bittinger .*

1866-R. S. Seiss; D. Schwartz. S. S. Bloeher, S. Weikert, J. H. Miller, Isaac Staub.

1867-Simon S. Bishop: A. Crouse, J. Coshun, I. Mehring, H. Colehouse, J. Hunberger.

1568-James H. Colehouse; H. Colehouse, William Sheely, J. Geisel- man, John F. MeSherry, John Duttera.

1869-Martin Steffy; Sam. P. Young. Eph. Myers, I. Sell, W. H. Sneer- inger, W. Slifer, Sr.

*The borough administration of 1865 had the streets graded and many other improvements made.

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1870-71-Martin Steffy; Dr. Kemp, W. Kuhns, William Slifer, Isaac Staub, George Smith, Franklin Hosson.

1872-R. S. Seiss; John Eckenrode, John Slifer, Samuel Shorb, John Hi- driller, H. S. Klein.

1873-R. S. Seiss; James Keefer, L. D. Mans, J. Kellar, J. Angel, George Stover.

1574-T. S. Blocher; G. Smith, S. Rebert, J. W. Eline, Jacob Hunber- ger, John H. Spalding.

1575-John H. Hinkle; George Riffle, Isaac Sell, W. H. Feeser, E. K. Foreman, J. Gobrecht and Amos LeFevre, a tie.

1876-Henry S. Klein; John Slifer, F. Steffy, Charles Spangler, Eph. Myers, Ezra Mehring, J. H. Colehouse.

1877-W. H. Lansinger; R. A. Colehouse, Lewis Richstein, A. Sanders, William Sheely, W. Kuhns.

1878-David Weikert; Dr. Shorb, John P. Heindell, J. S. Stonesifer, H. Rather, W. Kuhns.

1879-William Slifer; C. Spangler, G. Kemp, D. Stonesifer, Isaac Sell, J. Eline.

1880-R. S. Seiss; I. Sell, E. Crouse, J. Keefer, Alonzo Sanders, George W. Riffle.

1SSI-R. S. Seiss: W. Kuhns, J. Eline, Sr., H. Miller, L. Richstein, Amos Sheely.

1SS2-H. S. Klein; J. Slifer. T. S. Blocher, J. A. Spangler, John Sellars, John Feeser.

1883-R. S. Seiss; John Feeser, Ephraim Myers, George Yount, John Unger, George Stonesifer.

1884-W. H. Lansinger; Ocker, Crouse, Colehouse, Anthony, Starr.

1885-R. S. Seiss; J. W. Homberger, Harry Rider.

CHURCHES.

The Catholic Church, the first religious organization here, was founded about 1790. and in 1791 a building which stood on the north side of the ceme- tery lot was converted into a chapel by the trustees, Patrick McSherry, Jo- seph Flanth and Henry O'Hara. Among the first priests of this mission was Father Demetrius Augustus de Gallitzin, but it is said Father Pellentz attended the congregation here. The priests of Conowago presided over the congrega- tion subsequently. In 1840, during the administration of Rev. Michael Dough- erty, St. Aloysius congregation was incorporated, the old church was sold to Joseph Ocker, Sr. (to-day forming his residence on the Taneytown road), and the present brick church erected. The trustees in 1840 were Henry Spald- ing, John Shorb, Dr. Shorb, Jacob Rider, J. Rider, Joseph Riddlemoser, Jo- seph Fink, Jacob Baumgartner and James McSherry. The Jesuit fathers were succeeded by Father Crotty a few years ago-the first secular priest of the congregation.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Congregation was organized in 1863-66, and the work of church building was at once entered upon. In October, 1867, it was completed and dedicated. The building and grounds cost about $16,000. The pastors of the church since its organization are named as follows: Revs. S. Henry, M. J. Alleman, J. W. Lake and E. D. Weigle, the present incumbent. The first officers included Samuel Weikert, Jacob Keller, John Diehl, Amos LeFevre, John Crumrine, Jesse Geiselman, Levi T. Mehring, Dr. R. S. Seiss, James H. Colehouse. J. H. Miller, A. Basehoar, and George D. Basehoar. The parsonage was erected in 1879, at a cost of $3,400. Ephraim Myers,

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George Stonesifer, Joseph Barker, Henry Baxter, John B. Byers, S. S. Mehr- ing, George Hilterbrick and Isaac DeGraft were among the original working members of this society. There are now 440 members.

St. John's Lutheran Church was organized November 13, 1763. The names given in the deed of the property are John Hoover, Thomas Fisher, Henry Bishoph, George Garner and Stephen Chrise. Names in baptismal record: Christian Drachsael, (Troxel) Mical Unger, Johann Mehring, Andreas Lohr, Abraham Sell, Peter Jonng, Andreas Schrieber, Andreas Spahnseyler. The names of the pastors who served this church are as follows: Revs. Carl Fred- erick Wildbahn, 1783-1806; Rev. John D. Shrætter, 1806-24; Rev. John G. Grubb, 1826-30; Rev. John R. Hoffman, 1830-37; Rev. Jonathan Rothrauff, 1837-48; Rev. Jacob Albert, 1848-49; Rev. C. A. Hay, D. D., 1849-56; Rev. D. P. Rosenmiller, 1856-57; Rev. M. J. Alleman, 1857-58; Rev. Frederick Rothrauff, 1859-67; Rev. S. Henry, 1868-69; Rev. P. P. Lane, 1870-74; Rev. L. T. Williams, and the present pastor, Rev. E. Y. Metzler, who was appointed in 1875. The site of the original church of 1763 is a half mile west of Littlestown. Here also the church of 1829 was built, and the new church of 1874 erected. In 1859 a parsonage was erected at a cost of $3,000; about the same amount was expended on the church. There are 350 members.

The Redeemer's Reformed Church of Littlestown was organized August 22, 1859, with forty-five members, by Rev. Jacob Sechler. This society existed so near the old Christ Church, one mile and a half distant, that it was not until 1872 a house of worship was erected in the borough. Two years later this building was enlarged. The organizing preacher died May 10, 1880, in his seventy-fifth year. The corner-stone was placed August 16, 1868, and the building dedicated, May 26, 1872, by W. K. Zieber. The house was enlarged in 1874. The prosent membership is 260 and the value of property, $10,000. The pastors succeeding Rev. Jacob Sechler are named as follows: Revs. John M. Clemens, 1867; Caspar Scheels, 1870; John Ault, 1873, died July 26, 1880, and Rev. D. U. Dittmar, 1881-86.

The Methodist Episcopal Church of Littlestown dates back to 1828, when a little society was formed with J. MeIlvain, Rachel Sweney and Mrs. Bishop, members. William O. Lamsdon, T. H. W. Morrow and J. H. Brown were then the circuit preachers. The first church was erected in 1846. In April, 1876, the new church was commenced on the site of the old church building, and in August the corner-stone was placed. It was dedicated September 2, 1877. The parsonage was purchased in 1SS2. The membership at present is seventy five. Since 1876 this has been the circuit church of a large district extending west to Fairfield and Chamberlin's. The pastors since that time are named as follows: Revs. Owen Hicks, 1877; I. N. Moorhead, 1879; H. S. Lundy, 1881, and J. C. Brown, the present preacher in charge, 1883-86. Prior to 1877 the Gettysburg church supplied preachers.

St. James Reformed Church, four miles southwest of Littlestown, on the Emmittsburg road, was organized November 23, 1851, with thirty members, by Rev. Jacob Sechler. A stone church was built that year, and dedicated August 17, 1851, which continued in use until restored, or rather replaced by the building of 1878-79. The value of this property is placed at $3,000; the membership numbers 125. From 1851 to 1881 the ministers of the church at Littlestown served here, but after the death of Mr. Ault, Rev. J. Kretzing was appointed to this charge. The officers at organization were elders, Jacob Spang- ler and Samuel Riegel; deacons, John Feeser, David Lynn, Jacob H. Feeser and Barnabas Brown. At the first communion after the organization thirty

members communed.

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United Brethren Church was organized in 1822, and the same year a build- ing was erected on a lot donated by Philip Bishop, Sr. In 1863 the old build- ing gave place to the present brick house. Prior to 1837 the circuit preacher was an irregular visitor, but since that time the church has been regularly sup- plied by a resident pastor.

CEMETERY.

Mt. Carmel Cemetery was dedicated in May, 1861. The Association was chartered August 22. 1860, with S. S. Bishop, president, and William T. Crouse, secretary. The charter members numbered 21. There are 259 lots sold at from $12 to $15 each, and 349 remain unsold.

SOCIETIES.

The Littlestown Savings Institution was organized in April, 1867, with Joseph L. Shorb, president, and James LeFevre, treasurer. The present banking house was erected in 1879.

Catoctin Tribe of Red Men Society was organized in 1870, at Littlestown, and celebrated its first anniversary June 2, 1871.

The Littlestown ladies organized a soldiers' relief society, November 11, 1861.

CHAPTER XXXIV.

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP AND BOROUGH OF EAST BERLIN.

YONOWAGO CREEK forms the entire northern boundary, and Little- Conowago Creek the entire western boundary of this township. Hero they are spirited streams, rushing and splashing along their zigzag course. Muncy Run flows westward. and Pine Run northward. both feeders of these creeks, and drainers of the southwest and central portions of Hamilton. Beaver Crock forms the eastern boundary of the township, entering Conowago Creek at the extreme northeastern part of the township.

While there are several pretentious hills there are no mountainous tracts. The soil is red gravel, flinty, and very productive. The surface rolls heavily in parts, but large tracts of comparatively level land exist. The elevation of East Berlin above the Atlantic level is 550 feet. Pine Hill, near East Berlin, just north of the creek, contains a mineral resembling umber. In this neigh- borhood the brown stone used in building Conowago Chapel in 1787 was found.

The Berlin & Hanover Turnpike was constructed in 1811.

In 1520 the brilge at Geiselman's mill, East Berlin, was built by Sebastian Hafer. It was 213 feet long with seven arches, and cost $5,000. During the ice-How of 1825 this was carried away, and in 1826 the present wooden bridge was erected. In 1826 Amos Green built the covered wooden bridge at East Berlin for $3.550. In 1832 the wooden bridge on Little Beaver Creek, below East Berlin at Smith's mill, was built for the two counties by Jacob Laumas- ter. for $1,595. In 1860 J. M. Pittenturf built a wooden bridge at East Ber- lin for $545. The iron bridge over Beaver Creek, near East Berlin, was built by the two counties in the fall of 1884.

The population of Hamilton Township in 1820 was 1,076, and of East Berlin, 418; in 1830. 1,047; in 1540, 1,068; in 1850. 1.166 (including 2

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colored); in 1860, 1,119 (including 2 colored); in 1870, 1,118, and in 1880, 721. The population of East Berlin in 1880 was 510. The number of tax payers in Hamilton Township (1886) is 235; value of real estate, $365,494; number of horses, etc., 283; of cows. etc., 334; valne of moneys at interest, $28,105; value of trades and professions, $5,970; number of carriages, 122; acres of timber land, 5333.

Hamilton Township was formed out of Berwick in 1810. The first assess- ment was made in 1811, and from it the following list is made up:

Philip Arper .. $212 John Hildebrand (town of Carlin) .... $7,220

John Anthony, shoe-maker. 60

C. Hollinger, saw and plaster-mills . 7,201

Anthony Auchinbaugh. 252

Phil. Hartman .. . 4,206

John Attig, carpenter. . 902

Jacob llantz, chemist. 1.450

Frederick Arper, carpenter. 950

Wm. Henderson .. 12

Geo. Aldland. carpenter .. 700

Wm. Joncs .. 12

Peter Auchinbaugh, merchant 312

Peter Ickes

2,300

Dr. Jolin B. Arnold.

932

Joseph Jones. 32

John Arnold .. 1,996

Win. Inkins 1,380

John Arendurff ..

7.293

Samuel Jacob. 3,900

John & Herman Arnold ..

4,212

Dan Jacob, wagon-maker. 610

Widow Eliza Auchinbaugh.

510

Jacob Kimmell. 560

110

Widow Kate Bonix.

200

Jacob Krider ..

212

Dr. Daniel Baker ..

852

Joseph Koon. cooper ..

410

William Baugher, carpenter.

262

Michael King, shoe-maker.

810

John Brighner, cooper.

680

Jacob Koch, hotel. .

1,210

Geo. Brown, Squire.

Abram Kaufman

1,992

John Blintzinger, tailor.

Andrew Kaufman.

4.328

Jolin Bowman, wheelwright.

1,062

Peter Binder.

200

Richard Kitchen's heirs.

7,600

John Brown, tailor.

960

Widow Margaret Kitchen

Michael Bender.

3,906

Fred Baugher

1.587

Geo. Liebenstone, blacksmith 1,202

Geo. Laurence. 319

Jane Lane. . 240

Dan Butt .. 70

Daniel Lease. 12

Fred Berlin, shoe-maker. 336

Christian Lentz. 4,506

Michael Bawelitz .. . 1,348

Peter Long, nailer. 3,390

Peter Brough, grist and saw-mill. 8,988

Daniel Lingefelder. 2,142

360

Geo. Clarke, tailor. 290

100

Maximillian Morburg.

Jacob Cole. shoe-maker

362

Widow Mary Myer ..

860

Benj. Deardorff.

400

Henry Miller, blue-dyer.

Samuel Deardorff.

Wm. Miller, hatter.

Daniel Deardorff.

483

Samnel Mummert.

1,205

John Duncan

3,450

Geo. Mummert. 120

Mathias Mummert .. 5,080

Jacob Mummert, carpenter. 320

Jolın Mummert. 3.800

Jacob Miller, distillery and oil-mill .. 6,320

Geo. Miller, stiller ... 12

Andrew Mellvain. distillery 7,010

Geo. McKehen (Mccutcheon). 4,191

Christian Nagle. mason 360

John Nagle, Sr 200

Jolın Nagle, Jr. 1,370

Geo. Noll. 350

Barbara Oblenis (deceased). 1,380

Henry Picking, merchant .. 1,050

Christian Picking. 124

Joseph flowe, blacksmith. 62

Jacob Housel, clock-maker. .. 50

John lloffman, saddle-tree mnfr 60

Jacob Henning, hatter. 50

Fred Hoover. 452

John Piper, blacksmith 60

Widow Phoebe Rotcheson 200

Jolın Ilollinger. 2.410

6,224

Jacob Getes.

3,992

Geo. Gipe. 150

Dan Grosseasten, wagon-maker. 1,293

560

Peter Fahnestock, Jr., merchant.

1,512

Borious Fahnestock. 1,868

1.412

Samuel Fahnestock.

3,287

Val Fiches. . 2,484

John Fox to John Lentz.

1,380

Jacob Ernest.

1,000

Henry Forry.

1,300

George Fauss, carpenter ..

Samuel Mummert, wagon-maker. John Meyer, miller ..

James Chamberlin ..

4,836

Jacob Bohn

5,245

John Lentz. . 2,484

Geo. Baker.

6,084

Sam. Bowser, Sr .. 2,294

Jolın Knight ..

485

Conrad Allwine .

2,890

James Kitwallet.

Wm. Patterson, store-keeper. 1,050

Samuel Patterson. blacksmith 458

James & Sholas Patterson. 8,265

Simon Pecher .. . 1,786

Michael Gyselman, grist, saw and plaster-mill

Widow Christina Duncan

273

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP.

Geo. Retzell, chair-maker.

$380

Henry Staub ..

$70

Thomas Reed, hatter.

Jacob Sneering.

John Skidmore, shoe-maker

260

W'm. Surgeon ..

2.394

Martin Smith, hotel.

100

John & Christian Showalder 5.421

Jacob Sailor, hotel

1.045

Daniel Slagle. 5,492

Mich. Spangler, weaver

460

Thomas Usher's heirs

400

Christian Senobenland

200

Baltzer Werner, mason

Henry Shroeder, tailor.

420

David Wilson, hotel.

1,010

Gabriel Smith.

1,590

Jacob Wolf, tinner

460

Win. Sadler, hatter

510

Solomon Wisler.

2,920

Abram Swigard.

870

Abram Wise, distillery.

6,876

Daniel Sower.

100

John Wolf ..

5,400

Abram Shaffer, weaver.

Jacob Wolf, shoe-maker.

140

Adam Swartz ..

900

Jacob Weist's heirs.

218

Clement Stewthebaker.

3.120

Andrew Wolf. tailor.

Daniel Showalder.

2,215

Fred Wolf, weaver.

341

Jacob Sugar

125

Adam Wolf. weaver.

360

Jacob Sower.

2,235

Henry Weist

3,769

Adam Sower

1,450

Michael Yoh.

2.000

John Sower ..

1,220

Christian Zefler, carpenter. 780

The single men residing in the township in 1811 were Jacob Baker, black- smith, with Widow Baker; Emanuel Carpenter, of Berlin; Chris Hollinger, with father; Abram Jacob, weaver, with father; Adam Long, with father; Adam Mummert, blacksmith, Berlin; Henry and Jacob Miller, with Jacob Miller, Sr .; William MeIlvain, physician; Thomas Stephen, physician; John Sower, with Adam Sower; John B. Smith, Berlin; Casper Wise, with Abram Wise: Peter Wort, with David Wilson; Bausitch Anthony, with William Saddles; Charles Beeknell. with Christian Piekings. The total assessment was $254, 812, and the tax levy was 10 cents per $100.

Hamilton, through its delegate to the convention of November 4, 1834. J. Miller, voted against the adoption of the common school law; some time later the township adopted the law.

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