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Theobald Meehlin (now Mechling, or sometimes called Duwalt Meighly)-warrant issued to him, June 29, 1734, for a tract of one hundred and fifty- six acres and forty perches. A second warrant was issued, June 27, 1747, for another tract of over twenty acres, and a third warrant for a third tract of ahnost eighteen aeres was issued Oct. 6, 1757. Patent was granted for the first tract to Mechlin, June 16, 1747. For the other two smaller traets, patent was granted to Thomas Mcehlin. The premises are still in pos-
session of the Mechlin family,-Meehlin Brothers, of : situate on the Hosensack Creek. Warrant transferred Philadelphia.
Jacob Dubs-warrant issued, Dee. 28, 1734, for a traet of one hundred and fifty acres. This tract is situate in the Hosensaek Valley, Lower Milford, and was ealled "Potts," was patented in 1772 to his son, Daniel Dubs. These premises were in possession of the Dubs family for over one hundred and twenty-five years, and are now owned by Henry W. Longaere, Alfred Freet, and Widow Lydia Dubs.
Hans or John l'est warrant issued, June 14, 1785, for one hundred and twenty-five acres, who sold the same, March 3, 1794, to Thomas Kurr, who took an- other warrant, dated April 10, 1749, adjoining tract of twenty-five aeres, and sold both tracts, April 8, 1766, to Ludwig Siffert for three hundred pounds, who sold, April 25, 1775, to Hans or John Schantz for seven hundred pounds.
Ilans Schantz purchased, April 1, 1765, a tract of over one hundred and twenty-five acres from Valen- tine Keiser (which was conveyed to him by virtue of a warrant dated April 14, 17-11) for twenty-five pounds. On March 15, 1785, a patent was granted to Hans Shantz for these three tracts, containing together two hundred and ninety-five and three- quarter acres, which is all still in possession of the Shantz family, and owned by Aaron Shantz. This
all in Lower Milford.
Michael Kohler (Cayler)-warrant issued in 1784 for one hundred acres ; was surveyed 1747, and patent granted, Oct. 10, 1748, to said Michael Kohler; is now in possession of John D. Eberhard, situate in Hosensack Valley, in Lower Milford.
Ulrich Rieszer (or Reeser)-warrant issued in 1735 Schwartz, and later patented to Daniel Schwartz, and ' for over two hundred and sixty-nine aeres, situate in the present Kraussdale, in Lower Milford. A second This property is still, the greater part of it, in pos- session of the Schwartz family, Peter Henninger, Daniel Klein, and others. warrant, issued Aug. 8, 1749, for another tract of over fifteen aeres, adjoining his first tract. On Aug. 15, 1760, he obtained a patent on his two hundred and sixty-nine acres. On April 23, 1784, he conveyed by his last will and testament over cighty-two acres to his son, Casper Reiszer, for five shillings. The other part, one hundred and ninety-five and three-quarter acres, was sold, June 5, 1788, to Jacob Brobst. The smaller tract, fifteen acres and thirty perches, was sold to Balzer Krauss, Jr.
All this land is now in possession of Krauss Bro- thers,-Adam Krauss, and Michael Hinnersehitz.
Dürk Jansen (or Derrick Johnson )-warrant issued in 1734; patent granted Jan. 20, 1735, for three hun- dred and fifty-two acres, who sold to Jacob Miller, who sold to John Shimer, Esq. The village of Shimers- ville, in Upper Milford, is located on these premises. The greater part is still owned by the descendants of the Shimers, -William Shimer, Widow Coles Shimer, and others.
Paul Ritter (sometimes called Rütter)-warrant is- sued Dec. 2, 1737, for one hundred and ninety-twoacres, May 13, 1752, to his son, Casper Ritter, who obtained a patent for the same, Feb. 15, 1753, who sold Nov. 28, 1758, to Joseph Eberhardt for two hundred and fifty pounds. It is at present in possession of Daniel Eberhard, a direct descendant of Joseph Eberhardt.
Jacob Miller-warrant and survey in 1787, one hundred and thirty-three acres, fifty-eight perches, who sold and conveyed by deed-poll, April 22, 1743, to John Kooken (or Kocken), to whom a patent was granted for the same May 17, 1761. This property is now in possession of Michael Shelby, and is situate in Lower Milford, near Steinsburg.
Michael and Joseph Eberhard, for the use of the "Reformed Calvinist Society"-warrant issued May 23, 1738, for one hundred and thirteen acres seventy perches. Patent granted to the same Dec. 16, 1762. It is still in possession of the Great Swamp Reformed congregation. On this premises the Great Swamp Trinity Church, one of the most splendid country churches in East Pennsylvania, is located. It was erected in 1872-73, and cost thirty thousand dollars.
Matthias Ox (or Ochs)-warrant July 22, 1788, for one hundred and fifty-nine acres (later survey one hundred and sixty-two acres, and the latest one hun- dred and sixty-tive acres and allowances), was pat- ented Jan. 20, 1747, to said Matthias Ox. This tract
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is sitnate near Dillingersville, in Lower Milford, and is now iu possession of Dan. Stahler (the old home- stead), Henry W. Longaere, and Alfret Freet, etc.
Conrad Holbe-warrant Aug. 11, 1738. Transferred Feb. 1, 1749, to Jacob Smith and Jacob Busch for two hundred and twelve aeres; was patented partly to Anthony Stahler and partly to John Martin Schwenck, the latter dated May 16, 1762, for eighty- eight acres twenty-five perches. The whole traet is now occupied by Charles Schell, Aaron H. Wagner, Peter Schuler, Seth Weaver, and Sol. Gabel.
Hans Oord or John Ord (now Ort or Ortt). A war- rant was issued to said Hans Oord, Sept. 11, 1738, for two hundred acres one hundred and thirteen perches, and allowance. Patent granted April 11, 1761, to the same Hans Oord. Is now in possession of Sol- omon Gabel, John B. Gehman, and the greatest part of Peter Schuler. The township line between Upper Milford and Lower Milford runs nearly through the middle of the original tract.
Lorenz Erbach, warrant issued for one hundred and fifty aeres, and was surveyed to said Lorenz Erbach in 1734 or 1735, and patent was granted Dee. 17, 1762, to Johannes Reiswig. This property is situate in Lower Milford, and is in possession of Daniel Stauffer.
Johannes Meyer (or John Moyer)-warrant issued for one hundred and eighty acres and one hundred and twelve perches in 1734. A patent was granted to him Oct. 24, 1761. Previous to that year he erected a saw-mill on the premises, and sold the same the same year (October, 1761) to his children. It is now in possession of John S. Ziegler, Charles Burkhalter, Joel Brunner, Jesse Dillinger, and Samuel Stanffer, Esq. (the latter the saw-mill property ). Division-line between Upper and Lower Milford runs through these premises.
Peter Rosz (sometimes called Rosc)-warrant for one hundred and fifty-seven acres 1737, who sold to Isaac Leopold Doelp, or Delp, who sold to Christian Zeller (now Zelner). When and to whom patent was granted I am not able to ascertain. It is now in pos- session of Abraham Musselman and others, and is situato in Lower Milford.
Michael Moser-warrant issued in 1734 for one hundred acres. When and to whom this tract was patented I am not now able to ascertain. It is the same tract on which the present village of Dillingers- ville is located, and is now in possession of Freiderich T. Jobst, Israel Larosch, Edwin S. Diefenderfer, James V. Mazurie, Edward Reinhard, and others. It is situate in Lower Milford,
Balzer Gueren-warrant about 1788 for two hundred acres, situate on the origin of the Hosensack Creek. It is now in possession of James D. Dillinger ; is situ- ated in Lower Milford.
Lutheran congregation. These premises contain twenty-nine acres one hundred and thirty-seven perches, and were selected by the members of said cou-
gregation (by Theobald Mechlin, Heinrich Wilhelm Dillinger, and others) for school and church purposes. Warrant was issued to Christopher Guthman, Mathias Ox, and Jacob Dillinger, for said congregation, April 24, 1770. It was surveyed March 10, 1840, and patent granted the same year. These premises are situated near the village of Dillingersville, and are now iu pos- session of John N. Bitting and " The Union School and Church Association" (a school incorporation).
Henry Riesz ( Risz or Reesz)-warrant issued Sept. 12, 1738, for two hundred aeres and seventy-five perches to said Henry Riesz. Patent was granted for the same to Jacob Hiestand, Sept. 3, 1787, by the name of "Hiestand's Delight." This tract is situate in Upper Milford, and is at present in possession of Henry G. Schantz, Win. G. Mayer, Rev. William Geh- man, and Samuel Musselman. By virtue of a war- rant dated Jan. 22, 1744, there was surveyed on 19th day of July, 1744, another tract containing fifty acres one hundred and twenty-five perches to llenry Reisz, adjoining his other land. A patent was granted May 25, 1822, for twenty-nine acres sixteen perches, and allowances (part of fifty acres one hundred and twenty-five perches), to Daniel Mohr, situate in Upper Milford near Vera Cruz, and in possession of Thomas Mohr, who sold lately by agreement to F. S. Schwartz.
Jacob Rausch -- warrant issued Sept. 11, 1738, and surveyed to said Jacob Rausch, one hundred and fif- tecn acres and fifty-four perches. Patent granted May 8, 1789, to Peter Busch. This tract is situate in Lower Milford, and is now in possession of Anthony M. Urider, Charles Derr, Anthony Schiffert, Abra- ham Hentricks, and others.
Valentine Keiser (or sometimes called Felton Kei- ser)-warrant issued June 26, 1734, and a second on April 22, 1735, for two tracts, situate in the Hosen- sack Valley, containing together one hundred and fifty acres, which was surveyed March 30, 1786. But as he did not comply with the conditions another warrant was issued March 14, 17-12, for the same tracts unto Joseph Eberhardt, Sr. Patent was granted soou afterwards. The premises are now in possession of Dr. J. Il. Pickenshied.
On April 14, 1741, another warrant was issued for another tract containing one hundred aeres, situate on a branch of the Hosensack. Keiser conveyed the same, April 1, 1765, unto Hans or John Schantz, who obtained a patent as above described. It is now in possession of Aaron Schantz.
Henry Schiszler (Sheezler)-warrant issued for one hundred and forty-nine and three-fourths aeres, situ- ate near the present village of Zionsville, in Upper Milford, which was dated Sept. 15, 1788. Patent granted Oct. 5, 1761, for the same to John Nicolaus Stahler.
Michael Bischop-warran : . vea for beso hundred! and three acres sixty perches, situate on the the between Lehigh and Bucks County, near the village
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of Steinsburg, Bucks Co. Patent was granted for the same to said Michael Bischop, Aug. 1, 1764.
Joseph Eberhardt, Sr .- warrant issued for four hun- dred and one acres, situate in Lower Milford (then Upper Milford). Patent was granted for the same to said Joseph Eberhardt, Sr., on April 27, 1746, who divided this tract on Jan. 17, 1759 (by Surveyor David Schultze), in two equal parts, and conveyed by his last will and testament, dated November 3d of the same year, one part to his son, Peter Eberhard, and the other part to his son, Abraham Eberhard. Those four hundred and one acres are now in possession of John D. Eberhard and his sister, Mrs. Mary Spinner (both direct descendants), Aaron Klein, John Dover, Samnel Heimbach, James Heimbach, Joseph M. Benner, John M. Reinhard, and others.
On Jan. 29, 1752, another warrant was issued to Joseph Eberhardt, Sr.,-sixty-seven acres ninety-six perches,-and was patented Feb. 25, 1753. It is now in possession of John D. Eberhard.
Leonard Lotz (or Lutz)-warrant for two hundred acres thirty-nine perches, issued on Jan. 9, 1739. A patent was granted on July 17, 1761, for the same to Rudolph Weiss. This tract is situate near Zionsville, in Upper Milford. The church of the Evangelical Association is located on the premises. It is at present occupied by Widow Schubert, Reuben Schu- bert, Tilghman Stahler, Levi Schultz, and others.
Peter Wentz-warrant issued, and soon after a patent granted, Sept. 24, 1739, for two tracts con- taining (1) eighty-nine acres thirty-seven perches, and (2) eleven acres twenty-three perches, together with one hundred acres sixty perches situate in the Hosensack Valley, in Lower Milford (then Upper Milford). It is now partly in possession of Solomon Schantz, Reuben M. Roeder, Jonathan Fretz, Henry C. Schoenly, and William Schoenly. Between said two tracts there was situate another tract of one hun- dred acres, which Peter Wentz purchased Dec. 3, 1735, from Stephan Riemer, on which he erected a flour and grist-mill in 1740.
Friederich Notes-warrant issued and survey, one hundred and four aeres, in 17 10, who sold Nov. 1. 17to, to Henry Schleiffor, who obtained a patent June 28, 1765.
Henry Schleiffer-warrant issued and surveyed on adjoining tract containing one hundred and twelve aeres one hundred and fifty-six perches in 1752. Patent was also granted June 28, 1765, to Henry Schleiffer, who sold both tracts, containing almost two hundred and seventeen acres, March 2, 1796, to Abra- ham Hiestand. On the first tract the Mennonite Church is located. Both tracts are now in possession of Abraham Geisinger and sons, and others. Zions- ville Station is also located on the same.
tract of thirty-seven acres one hundred and thirty- eight perches. A patent was granted to John IFies- tand for both tracts, one hundred and sixty-two acres one hundred and thirty perches, on June 30, 1762. The premises are situate in Upper Milford, and are in possession of the Hiestands.
Philip Kolbach ( Kolbeck and Kolbeg)-warrant issued May 31, 1743. But as he did not comply with the usual conditions another warrant was issued Jan. 21, 1752, to Michael Flores. The tract contained one hundred and thirty-seven acres, and situate near the present village of Dillingersville, in Lower Milford. A patent was granted to said Michael Flores on Feb. 23, 1763. The premises are at present in possession of Davis and Franklin Flores, Jacob F. Schell, James V. Mazurie, Friederich T. Jobst, etc.
l'eter Rittenhans (or Rittenhouse)-warrant issued 1741, for two hundred and fifty acres, situate on the Hosensack Creek. Patent was granted Jan. 8, 1774, to Abraham Meyer, and was called " Meyer's Neglect." On these premises Henry Funk erected, 1775, a flour- and grist-mill, later Kriebel's mill. These two hun- dred and fifty acres are now in possession of Samuel Miller, Joel Yeakle, Daniel Schultz (mill property), and others.
Andrew Eckhard (sometimes called Skart)-war- rant, 1743, for forty-five acres in the Hosensack Valley. Patent granted to George Stahl; is now in possession of Reuben M. Roeder.
Michael Meyer-warrant issued for one hundred acres one hundred and thirty perches, dated Sept. 1, 1741 (situate near Shimersville, in Upper Milford), to said Michael Meyer, who sold the same Dec. 7, 1752, to Friederich Kern, who obtained a patent on the same premises two days afterward. Dec. 9, 1752. This property is still in possession of the Kerus, as Thomas Kern, Jonas Kern, and David Kern.
On Jan. 25, 1744, another warrant was issued to Michael Meyer for another tract, containing forty- eight acres thirty-five perches. Patent granted Nov. 17, 1789, to Conrad Meyer, by the name of Meyers- burg. This traet is situate near Zionsville, and is in possession of Edwin Christman.
Conrad Stamm-warrant issued to the said Conrad Stamm for one hundred and fifty aeres, Patent was granted March 20, 1748, to said Conrad Stamm for the said one hundred and fifty acres. This tract is situate in Upper Milford, near Zionsville, and now in possession of Conrad Moyer, Edwin Christman, and others.
Friederich Kemmerer-warrant dated Ang. 17, 1712, for ninety-eight acres one hundred and thirty- two perches, by the name of Meatville. A patent was granted for the same Sept. 6, 1796, by the State Exceutive Conneil, unto Abraham Schantz. This tract is situate near Dillinger ville, and is now in possession of Christian Schantz and Readan Schantz.
John Iliestand-warrant issued Dec. 4, 1740, for one hundred and twenty-four acres one hundred and fifty-two perches to John Hiestand. A second war- Ludwig Bitting-warrant issued to him March 30, rant was issued March 15, 1743, for another adjoining , 1744, for fifty-one aeres one hundred and fifteen
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perches. Patented Oct. 12, 1772, by the name of . First Fruits, to Andrew Graber. Is situate on the ' hundred and eighty-four and three-quarter acres, and Hosensack Hill, in Lower Milford.
George Maek-warrant issued, dated Jan. 3, 1739, for one hundred aeres, in the Hosensack Valley, and was later sold and patented to George Stahl and John Molder, Sr. Patent granted March 31, 1830, for forty-nine acres, and Sept. 4, 1847, for sixteen acres forty-eight perches, to John Roeder, Sr. Is now oe- cupied by John M. Roeder, David Roeder, and Thomas Roeder.
John Bingamin-warrant dated April -, 1744, for one hundred and twenty acres ninety-two perches, who sold Jan. 20, 1753, to Peter Hittel, who obtained a patent in April, 1762. It is now in possession of Isaac Merkel, Charles Schoenly, Mr. Gackenbach, etc. Situated near Zionsville, in Upper Milford.
Jacob Gartenhaner, two warrants, (I) Oet. 23, 17-45, for twenty-nine acres; (2) dated Sept. 4, 1747, for twenty-four acres. Sitnate near Emans. Now in possession of Elias Doney and others.
George Strepeck, or Strespeck (probably Streisz- bach )-warrant dated Dec. 8, 1744, for one hundred and fifty aeres, who sold to Frederick Martin, who obtained a patent for the same. Situate in Upper Milford, and now in possession of David Klein, Peter Marks, and others.
Nicolaus Staehler ( or Stahler)-warrant dated Oct. 11, 1744, for twenty-six acres fifty-one perches, who purchased, Sept. 6, 1759, from Henry Schiszler, an adjoining tract of one hundred and forty-nine and three-quarter acres. On Oct. 5, 1761, a patent was granted to N. Stahler for both tracts, Situate near Zionsville, in Upper Milford. Is at present in pos- session of Enos Druckenmiller and Charles F. Stahler.
Christian Biegel ( Bigli or Beiglily)-warrant dated Dec. 20, 1745, for eighty-eight and a half acres. Biegel sold, Dec. 24, 1756, to Peter Martin, who sold, Feb. 26, 1774, to Conrad Seip, who sold, March 24, 1777, to | Michael Andreas, who sold, Jan. 28, 1783, to Henry | Meyer, who obtained a patent on the same, by the uame of Meyerton, April 16, 1789. Situate in Upper 1 Milford, and occupied by William G. Moyer, a direct descendant.
Peter Koller (sometimes called Kouchler)-war- rant dated Nov. 20, 1745, for one hundred and thirty- five aeres. Situate in western corner of Upper Mil- ford. Now in possession of J. Mangold, A. Drucken- miller, and others.
Michael Schmidt (Smith) -- warrant issued for two patent was granted April 4, 1750. Situate near Limeport, in Lower Milford, and now in possession of Nathan Kemmer, Joel Wieder, Thomas Liebens- perger's heirs, etc.
Peter Broomfeld-warrant dated Feb. 10, 1749, for a tract of sixty-two acres one hundred and forty . three perches, who sold, May 12, 1753, to Peter Hittel, to whom a patent was granted April 24, 1762. Situate in Upper Milford, and is occupied by William Yeakel.
On June 10, 1744, another warrant was issued for Jacob Kurr-warrant dated March 2, 1746, for forty- another traet of one hundred aeres one hundred and | six acres one hundred and fifty-five perches. Patent thirty-seven perches, to George Mack. This tract was granted to Casper Rieszer, by the name of Esenrial. Situate in the Hosensack Valley; in possession of Daniel Schultz. On March 9, 1752, another warrant was issued for another tract of over thirty-two acres. Patent granted to Abraham Kriebel (part of Abra- ham's Plain). purchased Feb. 20, 1808, by Abraham Kriebel, and purchased the same day from Conrad Wetzel an ad- joining tract of over thirty-two acres. These two traets were patented March 18, 1808, by the name of Abraham's Plain, to said Abraham Kriebel, and is now in the possession of Isaac S. Roeder, a successful farmer.
Thomas Kurr -warrant dated April 10, 1749; twenty-five acres. Another warrant, dated March 3, 1749, for another tract of thirty-nine and three-quarter heres. The twenty-five-acre tract was patented to Hans Schanz, included in Sehanzburg, as already stated. The other tract was sold to George Klein. A patent was granted to him by the name of Klein- hausen. Situate in Lower Milford, and owned by HI. B. Schantz. Jacob and Thomas Kurr removed to Tulpchocken, Berks Co.
George Klein -warrant for ninety-five acres one hundred and eight perches in the Hosensaek Valley. A patent was granted Jau. 5, 1759, for the same traet to George Klein. Now in possession of Henry B. Schantz, David Roeder, and others.
Felix Brunner-warrant issued for over two hun- dred aeres, and was sold (1763) to George Urffer, and no doubt the patent was granted to him. The prem- ises are situated in Lower Milford, and are now in possession of Milton L. Fluck, Samuel D. Stauffer, Benoville X. Schell, and others.
Melchior Stecher-warrant 1735, who sold later to Joseph Eberhardt, to whom patent was granted. Situate in Lower Milford, and now in possession of Alvin Jarrett, David Heimbach's heirs, Peter Gehris, etc.
Christopher Kranss-1740, over one hundred acres, and patent was granted to him, situate in the Hosen- sack Valley. (In the private rooms of Christoph Kranss a school was established in 1765 by Charles Guss as teacher. His salary was thirty-five pounds, besides eight bushels of grain, free dwelling, garden, and feed for one cow per annum for a term of four years.) Premises now in possession of Mr. Heiler, Samuel G. Carl, and others.
Hans Adam Trump, or John Adams Trump, about the same time, over one hundred aeres in the Hosen- sack, and patent granted to him. Premises now in possession of Henry T. Schell, Nathan Stahl, Elias Trutnp, Henry Trump, and others,
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George Hoffinan-warrant dated Nov. 27, 1745, twenty-seven acres one hundred and forty-one perches. Situate near Emaus, in Upper Milford. Now in pos- session of Uriah Wieand.
Henry Rudolph - warrant dated Oct. 16, 1746, eighty-one acres. Situate in Upper Milford, near the present Vera Cruz Station. Patent was granted Sept. 25, 1822, for thirty-five acres one hundred and twenty- four perches, part of eighty-one acres, to Abraham Schieler.
Henry Huber-warrant for one hundred and thir- teen aeres was issued Aug. 24, 1747, to Jacob Schmidt (Smith), but was transferred and surveyed the same year to said Henry Huber, who sold, Dec. 16, 1751, to Henry Otto (now called Ott), who sold, Dec. 7, 1773, to his son, Christoph Ott, to whom, Jan. 2, 1789, a patent was granted. Situated in Lower Milford, and in possession of John Funk, C. W. Urffer, and George Miller.
Conrad Wetzel (see above). A second warrant was issued to the said Conrad Wetzel in 1748 for one hun- dred and sixty-four acres, and sold, 1753, to George Stahlnecker, to whom a patent was granted Feb. 20, 1754. Situate in Lower Milford, owned now by Joel Wieder, Saul Wieder, and others.
John Peter Walber (first constable of Upper Mil- ford). On Dec. 14, 1751, patents were granted to him for the following four tracts, containing together one hundred and eighty-two acres one hundred and fifty-one perches, viz. : First tract, fifty-three acres ; second tract, forty-nine acres sixty-four perches ; third tract, sixty-two acres; fourth tract, cighteen aeres eighty-seven perches. It is situate in Krauss- dale, in Lower Milford. The first and third tracts are now in possession of Leonard Stanfler, and the second and fourth tracts are in possession of Jonas K. Ger- hart, etc.
Christopher Walber. A patent was granted to the said Christopher Walber, dated June 5, 1753, for two . occupied by Jacob Schmeiter, a direct descendant.
hundred and thirty acres one hundred and ten perches, situate also in Kraussdale, and adjoining land of his brother, John Peter Walber. Is now in possession ! of Dr. Jonas K. Gerhard, John Stauffer, Leonhard Stauffer, Nathan Berkey, George Kerwer, and others. :
Philip Stephan Poppenmeyer-warrant issued Nov. 27, 1747, for a traet of sixty aeres. A patent was granted May 29, 1822, to Jacob Meyer. Is situate near Zionsville, in Upper Milford, and now occupied by Edwin Christman. A second warrant, bearing the same date, was issued to the said P. S. Poppenmeyer for another tract of eighty-one acres ninety-three perches. A patent was granted Aug. 9, 1827, for fifty-six acres eighty-eight perches (part of eighty- one acres ninety-three perches), to Jacob Andreas. Is now in possession of William Lerens.
for the same to Jacob Ortt. This tract is now occu- pied by Charles Bander, Jr., situate in Upper Milford. George Schambach-warrant 1740, for two hundred and thirty-five acres. Sold to Jacob Sicher, to whom a patent was granted for the same March 3, 1789. Sit- uate in Upper Milford, and is now in possession of Abraham Hiestand, Jacob Hiestand, Benjamin Wet- zel. N. Snyder, and others.
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