History of York County, Pennsylvania : from the earliest period to the present time, divided into general, special, township and borough histories, with a biographical department appended, Part 188

Author: Gibson, John, Editor
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: F.A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago
Number of Pages: 1104

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HENRY V. GRESS, M. D., was born in Lan- caster County, November 3, 1846. His parents were John and Elizabeth (Vou-Nieda) Gress, both of whom are dead, the father dying when Henry V. was but a year old. They were natives of Lan- caster County and of German descent. They had two sons, of whom Henry V. was the youngest. Until his seventeenth year he remained on the farm, attending also the common schools, where at the age of sixteen years he first learned English. At the age of twenty years he entered the office of Dr. Hoffman at Sinking Springs, Berks Co., Penn., and read medicine one year; then entered Jefferson College and took a course of lectures. After read- ing another year with his old preceptor he returned to his alma mater, and graduated in March, 1871, as M. D., not getting his diploma, however, until some months after passing the examination, on account of a "commencement." He had really practiced his profession nine months before he re- ceived his diploma. At Brickerville, Lancaster County, he began practice in September, 1870, and stayed some time over a year. He then removed to Bachmansville, Dauphin County, where he prac- ticed nearly three years. From there he moved to Manchester, where he has since practiced with suc- cess. September 20, 1870, he was married, at York, to Ella Boyd, of Columbia, Penn., a daughter of John Boyd, of Scotch-Irish descent. Four children were born to them: Ray, Guy, Grace and Elizabeth B. Both parents belong to the United Brethren Church. Dr. Gress was elected school director in 1882. He was also one of the organizers of the Provident Life Association of Baltimore, Md., and has been one of the directors since its organization in 1882.

SAMUEL GROSS, the second of six children of John aud Barbara (Melhorn) Gross, was born May 25, 1813, in Manchester Township, on the old home- stead farm where he was reared. His first wife was Susan Wolf. Six children were born to them: Mary, Amanda, John, George, Emma and Susan (deceased). His second wife was Lena Gotwalt, daughter of John and Catherine (Wilt) Gotwalt of Dover Township. One child was born to this mar-

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riage-Alice S. Mr. Gross and family are mem- bers of the Lutheran Church. of Manchester. Mr. Gross' ancestors were among the first settlers of Manchester Township. They came to the neigh- borhood of Manchester 110 years ago, and their de- scendants in Manchester Township have always been upright, honorable men and good citizens.

MICHAEL GROSS, the third of six children of John and Barbara (Melhorn) Gross, of Manchester Township, was born January 15, 18-, in Manches- ter Township; he was reared on his father's farm and followed farming for thirty years, when he retired. He married Leah Hake. daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Miller) Hake, of Conewago Township; to this union were born Eliza, John W., Eli, Lydia, Sarah A., Louis and Leah. The grandfather of the subject of this sketch was born in Germany, and located in Manchester Township, on the farm, where Jacob Free now resides, near Emigsville: after a short stay there he bought the farm where Benja- min Gross now lives, about one mile from the village of Manchester. He bought this farm, February 8, 1777, from Frekerick Zorger, of Newberry Township. Samuel Gross, our subject's grandfather, had two brothers, one settled in Lancaster County, the other near Hagerstown, Md. Samuel settled in York County and had seven children: George, Samuel. John, Daniel, Eve, wife of Michael Beltzhover, of Cumberland County, and one daughter, the wife of Rev. Schucker (deceased), of York; the other daughter was the wife of John Strayer, of Dover Township. Our subject's ancestors were among the earliest settlers of Manchester Township. Mr. Gross is a prominent member of the Lutheran Church.

GEORGE GROSS, son of John and Barbara (Melhorn) Gross, was born February 16, 1817, in Manchester Township. Mr. Gross was reared to farming and followed the occupation all his life. February 17, 1848, Mr. Gross married Eliza Rutter, daughter of John and Catharine Brillinger Rutter, of Manchester Township. Fourteen children were born to this union: Ellen, deceased; Albert, de- ceased: Emma, deceased; George, deceased; Andrew, deceased: Adam, deceased: Zacharias, William, Sarah, Kate, Edward, Charles, Eliza and Jennie. Mr. Gross and family are members of the Lutheran Church, of Manchester. (For Mr. Gross' ancestral history, see his brother's sketch.)

BENJAMIN GROSS, the third of six children of Daniel and Elizabeth (Myers) Gross, of Man- chester Township, was born August 20, 1819, in Manchester Township. He was reared to farming and followed that occupation until 1860, when he retired. In April, 1843, Mr. Gross married Sarah Shettel, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Bentz) Shettel, of Conewago Township. Two children have blessed this marriage: Eli and Alfred S. (now a resident of Goshen, Ind.) Our subject's grand- father bought and located on the farm where Ben- jamin now lives, in 1777, having purchased the same from Fred Zorger on the 8th of February, 1777. The Gross family has been among the pioneer set- tlers of Manchester Township. Benjamin Gross, the subject of this sketch, is well and favorably known as one of Manchester Township's influential men. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

FREDERICK G. HAKE was born in Conewago Township, York County, May 29, 1837. His parents were Andrew F. and Eliza (Gross) Hake, of York County, and of German descent. They reared a family of four sons (of whom Frederick was the eldest). and three daughters. Frederick G. remained on the farm until grown, receiving his educa- tion in the public schools. At the age of twenty-one he began life for himself. When twenty-three years old he was married to Sarah Moore, daughter of Jacob Moore, of Manchester Borough. Ten chil-

dren were born to them: Edward M., a railroad offi- cial at St. Louis: Mary Ellen, wife of Joseph Eisen- hart; William Albert, grocer: Jennie, wife of Luther Glatfelter: Elizabeth, Annie, Angustus, Maggie, Car- rie and Hattie-the last six being at home. Brought up in the Lutheran Church, they, for convenience, joined the United Brethren Church in 1874. Hav- ing a fine farm of 163 acres of well cultivated land, about four miles west of York, Mr. Hake left Man- chester Borough in 1874, and located on this farm. His parents left Manchester, in 1872, for Harrisburg. where they have since resided, leading the easy life of retired farmers. Mr. Hake owns very valuable property in Harrisburg, as also valuable farm lands in Kansas.

ALBERT HAKE, son of Daniel and Mary (Boose) Hake, of Manchester Township (now York), was born April 24, 1851, and is the second of eight children. He attended the public schools of his na- tive township, and went two sessions to the York County Academy (Prof. Ruby). December 12, 1872, Mr. Hake married Adeline Good, daughter of Elias and Louisa (Baer) Good, of Manchester Town- ship. Four children have been born to them: Car- rie, Estella, Nora Louisa and Elias. Mr. Hake is a successful florist and apiarist, and sells largely to the York market, and lives near the village of Mau- chester, on the Harrisburg pike.

WILLIAM J. HAKE, son of Jacob and Cassan- dria (Neiman) Hake, was born December 14, 1852, in Manchester Township. He was the ninth of ten children: George, Leah, Emanuel, Ellen, Mary, Louisa, Jacob (deceased), Henry (deceased), Will- iam J., and Albert (deceased). The mother of our subject was Cassandria Neiman, daughter of George and Mary (Rupert) Neiman, of Conewago Town- ship. His father, Jacob Hake, was born February 20, 1809, and died May 25, 1875. Our subject's grandfather was Jacob Hake; he married Mary Copenhafer, of Heidelberg Township; he was a far- mer and owned the farm now occupied by Daniel Hake, one mile and a half from Manchester, on the Harrisburg pike (see history of the Hake or Hock family, page 137).

JACOB HARTMAN, son of Christian and Mary (Moore) Hartman, was born March 8, 1820, in this township, the sixth of the following fam- ily: John (deceased), Catherine (deceased), Chris- tian, Peter (deceased), Henry (deceased), Jacob, Samuel (deceased). Isaac, Elizabeth (deceased), Su- sanna, Daniel, Abraham (deceased), Leah and William (deceased). The father, Christian Hart- man, was a soldier in the war of 1812. Our subject was married, November 14, 1844, to Leah, daughter of John and Christiana (Lichtenberger) Schroll, and by her became the father of eleven children: Justice (deceased). Mary Ann, Samnel (deceased), William H., Sarah J., Annie (deceased), John, Leah, Emanuel F., Daniel B. and Catherine (de- ceased). Mr. Hartman is the owner of several excellent farms, and in the spring of 1865 retired to his new mansion to pass in quietude his remaining years.

ANSON C. HARTMAN, born in Manchester Township, March 29, 1862, is the sixth son of Peter and Mary (Hartzler) Hartman, of York and Dauphin Counties. He was brought up in Man- chester Borough, received a good education in the public schools, and at the age of seventeen years began the trade of stone-cutter with his brother in Manchester Borough, and in September, 1883, he went into business for himself. He is a skilled workman, and the only stone-cutter in the place. He is financial secretary of the P. O. S. of A. at Manchester, and has filled all the official chairs of the order. He is leader of Mt. Wolf Cornet Band, and instructor of the Starview Cornet Band. He is an accomplished cornetist, and plays any and all of

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the brass instruments. His musical education is self-acquired.

HENRY HOFF, son of Henry and Mary (Moul) Hoff, was born in Manchester Township, York Co., Penn., March 16, 1830, and was reared on his father's farm. The father was born in this town- ship, and the mother in Heidelberg Township, near Hanover, Penn. They had six children: John, Rebecca, Mary, Henry, Samuel and Susan. Our subject was married, November, 1859, to Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Baer, of Cone- wago Township, this county. By this union they have been blessed with four children: Albert, Henry B., Eli W. and an infant, deceased. Mr. Hoff is the owner of a valuable farm, well culti- vated and improved. The village of Mt. Wolf, where Mr. Hoff resides, is built on land owned by his father, Henry Hoff.

SAMUEL M. HOFF, the founder of Mt. Wolf village, and the son of Henry and Mary (Moul) Hoff, of this township, was born February 16, 1833, and was reared on his father's farm. Decem- ber 5, 1851, he married Sarah, daughter of George and Leah (Shindle) Lichtenberger, of Fairview Township, the result of the marriage being three children: Carlton L., George L. and an infant (de- ceased). The father of our subject, Henry Hoff, died in October, 1884, at the advanced age of eighty-nine years, a sincere member of the United Brethren Church of Mt. Wolf, of which he has always been a liberal supporter.

THE HÖCK (HAKE) FAMILY. An old fami- ly bible which has come down to the present, states: Jacob Höck (always written thus in the German) was born June 10, 1724, in Hanau Land, Holzhausen, Germany; his father was John Frederick Hock, and his mother was Anna Catharine Foobach ; she was born at Rothine, a small half hour from Holzhausen. The Provincial Council of Penn- sylvania adopted resolution September 14, 1727, that the Masters of Vessels transporting Germans and others from the Continent of Eur- ope, take a list of emigrants "from whence they came." Those who could write were obliged to subscribe their names in their own hand. These lists are still preserved at Harrisburg. Some old deeds and writings, containing the signatures of our forefathers, have been preserved to the present, and comparing these with the ones on the lists at Harrisburg, we find they correspond to signatures on lists in the years of 1748 and 1749. "September 15, 1748, Foreigners imported in the Two Brothers, Thomas Arnott, Master, from Rotterdam, last from Portsmouth;" Jacob Hock. "September 26, 1749, Foreigners from Hanau, Wirtenberg, Darmstadt and Eisenberg, Ship Ranier, Henry Browning, Master, from Rotterdam last from England. 277 passengers;" John Frederick Hock, John Conrad Hock. The above facts show that our family immigrated to America in the years 1748 and 1749; Jacob Höck in 1748, and we have a number of rea- sons to believe he was the elder son; September 26, 1749, the father, John Frederick Höck, the founder of the family, and John Conrad, a son, probably the younger son. We have not been able to discover if they settled in York County immediately or not. We are inclined to believe they did. As early as April, 1752, we find a record, the baptism of a child of said Jacob Hock-Maria Barbra-born January 24, 1752, haptized April 26, 1752, at Christ Evangel- ical Lutheran Church, York. March 25, 1753, John Frederick Hock and wife, Anna Catharine, stood god-father and ged-mother to the child of John Adam Schedle, a son, Jolin Frederick, at same church. Among old papers still in possession of the family we find a draft of a tract of land No. 3048. This tract was formerly owned by Gottfried W. Noedel, of York, owned at pres-

ent by Louis Zurn, of Philadelphia. From a deed we extract: "Michael Houck, by his deed poll of 5 August, 1755, for the consideration therein mentioned, did grant aud convey all his right, title and interest of in and to a certain Improvement and tract of Land situate iu Codorus Township unto a certain Frederick Heck. And the said Frederick Oblad Heck, an order to survey and lay out the same by his Application No. 3048 for 200 acres, bearing date at Philadelphia, 3 March, 1767. And whereas the said Frederick Heck afterward died in- testate, being so seized of said Improvement, and Tract of Land and Order of Survey, together with other Land in said County of York, leaving lawful issue to survive him to witz: Conrad Heck, Jacob Heck and Phillipina, the wife of Phillip Winter- meyer. And whereas in pursuance of Application and Order of Survey aforesaid there was surveyed and laid out after the death of the said Frederick Heck, for the use of his issue (7 May, 1771.) afore- said. the above recited Improvement and Tract of Land." The time of death of Frederick Hock, the father, we have not been able to determine definite- ly. He stood god-father to a child of his son- in-law, Phillip Wintermyer, on January 1, 1768. Letters of administration in common form were granted to Jacob Hake of the estate of Frederick Hake, late of York County, yeoman, deceased on September 9, 1770. Of the daughter Phillipina. wife of Phillip Wintermeyer, we have not been able to get much information. We have knowledge of two children: Anna Catharine, born December 3, 1767, and Susanna, born August 6, 1776, both baptized at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, York. The said Phillip Wintermeyer came to America October 25, 1748. He received tract No. 3048, by deed of release of Conrad Hake and Jacob Hake November 2, 1771. Sold the same to Peter Miller July 20, 1773. A tract of 164 acres was surveyed to him in Manchester Township. April 9, 1778, in pursuance of a warrant dated the 24th day of March, 1767. Present owner of this tract, Samuel Glatfelter. The last assessment we can find of him in Manchester Township is 1801. Conrad Hock, one of the two sons and probably the- younger, arrived with his father, John Frederick, in America, as previously given, September 26, 1749. A warrant was taken out by said Conrad on February 24, 1767, for "about 200 acres situate in Dover (now Conewago) Township, including his improvement about four or five miles from York." This tract passed to his "eldest son," Christian, from him to his younger brother, Frederick, and by public sale after decease of Frederick to George Loucks, of West Manchester Township, on March 31, 1832, whose son, Israel Loucks of York, is present owner. Said Conrad was assessed to 150 acres in Dover (now Conewago Township) in 1780. In 1781 he was assessed to one lot in Carlisle, Cum- berland County. In 1783 to one house and lot in same place. Made his will at Carlisle, February 7, 1785. Letters testamentary were issued in common form March 7, 1785, to Elizabeth (wife) and Jacob Greason. We extract from above will: "My eldest son, Christian Hick, shall have the profit of my plantation in Dover (now Conewago) Township, as long as his Mother lives " "My son, Frederick possess the House that I have in Carlisle during the life of his mother." "My son, Christian, shall have it in his choice to take either the planta- tion or house in Carlisle to possess." "My eldest daughter, Anna Maria Greaves." "Second daughter, Catharine Ottenberger." "Third daughter, Philli- pina Hoofman." "Fourth daughter, Susanna Fisher." "Second" daughter Catharine, wife of Jacob Otten - berger. second husband Jacob Wiser, of Carlisle; "Third" daughter, wife of Nicholas Hoofman, lived in York County, Quickel's Church. Their children

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were: John Jacob (eldest, born January, 1780), John Phillip, Anna Maria, Susanna, Henry and Nicholas. Of Anna Maria Greaves, Catharine Ottenberger, afterward Wiser, and Susanna Fisher I have not learned anything. Christian, the "eldest son," was assessed to a farm in Dover Township in 1782-83; 1785-87 to a house and Jot in Carlisle; 1788-89 to a farm in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. He settled in Trumbull County, Ohio, but at what time I have not discovered. His chil- dren were Christian, who came from Ohio and mar- ried Elizabeth Hake, of the branch of Jacob Höck, and lived near Quickel's Church: their children living and dead are Susanna, wife of Benjamin Deardoff; Sarah, wife of Andrew Beuhler; Eliza- beth, wife of Henry Loucks, and Samuel. The other children of Christian Hake, Sr., were Freder- ick, one of whose sons is Jesse S. Hake, superinten- dent of public instructions of Wayne County, Neb. The remaining children of Christian Hake, Sr., were George, Samuel, Elizabeth, Maria Barbra, wife of Samuel Wanemaker, and Catharine. The younger son of Conrad Hock, Frederick, who lived on the homestead, the farm now owned by Israel Loucks, of York, died April 12, 1830. The farm was sold March 31, 1832, and the family shortly after moved to Trumbull County, Ohio. The chil- dren were Elizabeth, John Phillip, Daniel, Freder- ick, John George; Catharine, wife of Michael Wire, Conrad, Samuel, David, Mary, wife of Jacob Hola- bush, and Jacob. John Phillip, Daniel, Frederick, John George and David or some of the descend- ants of each-live in Jefferson County, Wis. The children of Jacob were: Emanuel, Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Core, now living at Highspire, Dauphine County; John A. Hake, Pittsburgh, and Daniel J. Hake, of Middletown, Dauphin County. Jacob Höck, the other son who arrived in America, Sep- tember 15, 1748, was born June 10, 1724 wife Susanna Dorothea. He received his naturalization papers of the supreme court held at Philadelphia, September 24. 1762, under King George III, king of England. "Before William Allen and Will- iam Coleman, Esqs., judges of the said court, between the Hours of 9 and 12 of the Clock in the Forenoon of the same Day, Jacob Heek, of Manchester, in the county of York, being a Foreign- er, and having inhabited and resided for the Space of Seven Years in His Majesty's Colonies in America, and not having been absent out of some of the said Colonies for a longer Time than Two Months at any one Time during the said seven Years; and the said Jacob Heek having produced to the said Court a Certificate of his having taken the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper within Three Months before the said Court," etc. This interesting document

found among a number of old papers, which have passed down directly through the several genera- tions, and are still in the possession of the family. The earliest record of said Jacob Hock. in York County, is the baptism of his daughter, Maria Bar- bra, April 26, 1752, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, York. April 9, 1761, he bought of Sebastian Fink, of Dover Township, twenty acres of land "by little Conewago." February 23, 1762, he sold to George Stevenson, of York Town, Esq., " The plantation and tract of land whereon I lately dwelt, situate on branch of Codorus Creek, in Codorus Township." The same was sur- veyed to Tobias Amspoker in pursuance of war- rant, dated at Philadelphia, March 9, 1753. He must have moved to Manchester Township from Codorus Township between April 9, 1761, and Feb- ruary 23, 1762. He made his will October 6, 1802. He signed a receipt December 10, 1802. His son, Andrew, received letters of administration Novem- ber 2, 1803. Ilis children were Maria Barbra, born January 24, 1752. Probably died without issue as

she is not mentioned in the will. The other chil- dren, as given in the will, are Andrew, Frederick, " my daughter Lousia iutermarried to Jacob Barr," "my daughter, Mary Elizabeth, intermarried with George Neyman." Of Lousia Hake, born Septem- ber 9, 1761, the wife of Jacob Barr, I have not been able to learn anything. Mary Elizabeth Hake, born July 22, 1756, wife of George Neimau, who was born September 1, 1750. Their children were: Susanna, wife of Daniel Jacoby, moved to Somerset County, Penn., and from there to Ohio; Maria Elizabeth, wife of George Benedict; George, born January 30, 1782. His children living and dead are Catharine, wife of Jacob Hake, Manchester Town- ship; Sarah, wife of David Maish; Levi Maish, ex- congressman, a son; Eliza, wife of Jacob Shettle; Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Shettle; John Neiman, York; George, Samuel R. and Adam R. Neiman, of Conewage Township; Mary, wife of Solomon Shet- tle; Rebecca, wife of Peter Atland; Lavina, wife of Henry Hoofman; Susanna, wife of Jacob Rudy, and Leah, wife of William Metzger. Michael, born Feb- ruary 16, 1785, no information. Jacob's descend- ants were living in and by Indianopolis. Maria Catharine was born December 9, 1786, wife of John Jacoby; descendants are: Rebecca, wife of John Ginter; Catharine, wife of Henry Fink; Leah, wife of Jacob Miller; Eli Miller, of York, a son; Eliza, wife of Christian Miller; Lydia, wife of John Charleston, and John Jacoby. Andrew Neiman was born November 5, 1790; his children were: Jacob; Mary Ann, wife of Daniel Gross; Andrew, . Leah; William, husband of Susanna Hake, and

Levi. Margret was born August 25, 1794, wife of Peter Boose: children living and dead are Eliza- beth, wife of John Zimmerman; John, Peter, Mrs. Daniel Hake, York, a daughter; Jacob and Catha- rine, wife of Jacob Christine. Mary was the wife of Jacob Meisenhelder; their children were Eliza- beth, widow of John Spar; Mary Ann, wife of

Peter Boyer; Catharine, wife of Wyn- koop; Emanuel, Samuel, one of whose sons is Dr. Meisenhelder, of York; Lavinia, wife of John Shellabarger. Jacob Hock, a brother to Conrad Hock, who died at Carlisle 1785, had two sons: Andrew and John Frederick. Andrew was the elder; born March 13, 1754; baptized at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, York; his children were in the order of their age: Anna Mary, Jacob, Andrew, Frederick, Susanna Catharine, Simon, John, Elizabeth, Salome and Sarah. The children of Anna Mary, the wife of Sebastian Fink, were Allen, Sarah, the wife of Jacob Zest, and Anna Maria, the wife of David Cocklin. Jacob Hake; wife, Anna Mary Copenhafer, their children in order of age: John; Mary, the wife of Adam Free; Jacob; Leah, the wife of Jacob Fahs; Sarah, the wife of Frederick Schindle; Frederick: Eliza- beth, wife of John Reeser: Andrew; Henry; Catha- rine, wife of Peter Good; Daniel; Susanna, the wife of William Neiman: Elias and Lousia Anna, who died single. They reside, or some of the descend- ants-John, Jacob. Henry, Mrs. Frederick Schindle, Mrs. Peter Good, Mrs. William Neiman-in Man- chester Township; Mrs. Adam Free, Mrs. Jacob Fahs, Frederick and Daniel Hake, in York; Mrs. John Reeser, Conewago; Andrew and Elias Hake, in Fairview Township. Next in age to Jacob was Andrew, who moved to Baltimore a good many years ago. His descendants write their name Hack. Their children were Augustus A .; William A .; Frederick A .: Elizabeth, wife of David Ruthraff; Mary A., wife of Morris J. Jones. Next in age, Frederick, who lived in Conewago Township. His children, living and dead, are: Sallie, wife of John Schindle; Andrew; Elizabeth, wife of Deweese Beck; Julia, wife of Abraham McNeal; John, Henry and William Hake. Next in order of age

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Susanna, wife of Jacob Wilt, had two daughters. Leah, the wife of William Tyler, one of whose daughters-Margaret, the widow of John B. Ever- sole-lives at Middletown, Dauphin County. The other daughter of Jacob Wilt was Julia, the wife of George W. Geiselman. Next in age, Catharine, wife of Henry Grove; they had two children: Henry Hake Grove, one of whose sons is Dr. Eugene Grove, of Carlisle, and Susanna C., the wife of Rev. John Ulrich. Simon was the next in age, who probably died without issne. Next in order of age was John, who moved to Baltimore at an early day, and his descendants write their name Hack. His children, living and dead, are: Susanna; Mary Anna, wife of James H. Warner; John W .; Orlando V .; Oliver F. Hack, attorney, Baltimore; Elizabeth, Andrew C. and George W. Hack. Next in order of age was Elizabeth, wife of Christian Hake, grand- son of Conrad Hock; their children, living and dead, are Susanna, wife of Benjamin Deardoff; Sarah, wife of Andrew Beuhler; Elizabeth, wife of Henry Loucks; Samuel and Andrew. Salome, next in age, probably died without issue. Sarah, the youngest, wife of Joseph Kroft; their children, living and dead, are Mary Ann, wife of Eli Free; Washington, Hack, Oliver, John Andrew, Frederick Augustus, Sarah and Amauda. The younger of the two sons of Jacob Hock, John Frederick and brother to Andrew, whose descendants we have enumerated, was born June 5, 1759. We give his descendants as far as we have been able to learn. Jacob is proba- bly the eldest; two children: Leah, wife of Michael Gross, and Daniel Hake, Manchester Borough. Henry, who lived at McKnightstown, Adams Coun- ty, had two children: Peter and Harriet, both died without issue. Anna Maria, wife of George Gross; their children, living and dead, are Adam, George, John, Anna Mary and Elizabeth. John, one child- Leah, widow of Jacob Eppley, Manchester Borough. Next in age two daughters: Susanna and Sarah, no knowledge of any descendants. Frederick, known as "Captain," moved to Lynchburg, Va., about 1825 or 1830. His children were, as far as we have been able to learn, Helen Mary, wife of Mr. Thomas; Susanna, wife of Mr. Oaks; Frederick and Annie. Elizabeth, wife of George Smith, a daughter of said John Frederick; their descendants, living and dead, are: Sarah, wife of Thomas Bennett; Samuel. Daniel and Elizabeth. Peter, the last we have to enumerate of the children of John Frederick Hake, lived at McKnightstown, where the most of his de- scendants still live. His children, living and dead, are : Henry, Peter, James, Matilda, William A. Abraham and Anna Mary, wife of Aaron Loher.

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History of York County, Pennsylvania : from the earliest period to the present time, divided into general, special, township and borough histories, with a biographical department appended, Part 188

Author: Gibson, John, Editor Publication date: 1886 Publisher: F.A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago Number of Pages: 1104

Author: Gibson, John, Editor
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: F.A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago
Number of Pages: 1104