Ancestors of Daniel HERSH - May 11 2000
COMPILED BY: ALLEN L. POTTS
FIRST GENERATION
1. Daniel HARSH "HERSH" was born on Oct 27 1807 in Berlin, Broterhsvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brothersvalley Township., Hardin Co., Ohio. He was baptized on Dec 26 1807 in Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Mar 13 1888 in Ridgeway, Hale Twp, Hardin Co., Ohio. He was a day laborer in Pleasant Twp., Clark Co., Ohio. 1880 U.S. Census Birthplace Pa. Vol. 32 E.D. 109 Sh 19 L 20 Residence Hardin County, Taylor Creek Twp. Mexican War Pension application made by his widow Mary A. Cox Harsh May 28 1888 Daniel Harsh as a private in the company commanded by Captain Ruff. U S mounted Rifles. He enlisted January 1847 and soon thereafter went to Vera Cruz, Mexico and took part in that siege and the following campaigns to City of Mexico and was honorably discharged at Pueblo Mexico on the 5th of November 1847.
1850 US Census Pleasant Twp., Clark Co., Ohio page 268
Daniel Harsh 20 Laborer Place of Birth UNK
M. A. Harsh 20 Place of Birth Ohio
Peter Cox 27 Laborer Place of birth Pa.
Barbara Cox 27 Place of Birth Ohio
James Cox 1 Place of Birth Ohio.
Peter P. Cox 36 Farmer $3000 Va.
Eleanor 26 Ohio
Jno 13 Ohio
Elizabeth 11 Ohio
Isabella 6 Ohio
Hanna 2 Ohio
Geo. Cox 25 farmer Va.
Elize 25 Va.
1870 US Census Pleasant Twp., Clark Co., Ohio July 21, 1870
Daniel Harsh 62 Com. laborer $100 Pa. cannot read or write
May 40 keeping house Ohio can read and write
Eliza 18 working out Ohio
Mary 18 at home
Margaret 16 works out
William 14 works on farm
John 11 at home
Julia 8
Martha 6
Daniel 5
Susan 4
Charles 2
2. Johann Frederich HERSH was born on Oct 28 1765 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa.. Weisenberg Twp settled in 1734 incorporated in 1753 from Macengel Township while part of Northumpberland County until 1812 when it bacame part of Leigh Co. He signed a will on Jan 13 1855 in East Liberty, Brothersvalley Tp., Sommerset Co., Pennsylvania. Will proven April 14, 1855.
In the name of "God Amen". The last Will and testament of Frederick Harsh of the Town of East Liberty in the Township of Brothersvalley in the County of Somerlset, Pennsylvania. I. Frederick Harsh considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of Sound mind and memory (Blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my last will testament in manner and form following, that is to say. I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of the first money coming into the hands of my exceuters are authorized and empowered to sell convey to the purchaser any and all my real estate left at my death. First; I give and bequeath unto my daughter Catharine, the stove and pipes tht she has now in use in the house she now resides. To Leah Cossel wife of George Cossel. I give my cow that she has now in use. And balance of my estate that is left is be equally divided between my daughters and sons, herein after named viz: Catharine Troutman, Rosanna married to George Mull, Elisabath & Regina Martz children of my daughter Sally (are to have one share ) Elizabeth who was married to Peter Auman. Polly who was married to Frederick Zimmerman, Lydia who was married to Daniel Brougher, Eliza married to Jonathan Shallis, Regina married to Mathias Shallis, Julian married to Emanuel Shallis, my sons Daniel, John and Jacob. But what is charged to my sons and daguhters on a book kept by me for that purpose to be deducted first from their shares, but if more is charge on said book against any of them than their share will come to my will is it shall not be collected of said children, and those that have already received shall get nothing until the rest are made equal, and to my son Peter, I give one Spanish Milled Dollar in full for his share. And I make and ordain my trusty friend and nephew Alexander N. Sheldon and George Cossel Exceuters of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me mde. In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of January in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.
Signed sealed published and declared by the above
named Frederick Hersh to be his last will testament.
Witness: Jacob Hiner and John Krissinger He died in Apr 1855 in East Liberty, Brothersvalley Tp., Sommerset Co., Pennsylvania. Bret Lindeman submitted a family group sheet showing a marriage to Maria Sophia Geiger May 13, 1794 Greenwich Twp., Berks Co., Pa. I don't believe this to be correct. On the baptism of Daniel is shows Parents as Frederick Hersh and Catherine and on all real estate sales the wife is given as Catharine.
1850 Census - Brothersvalley Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Fredr. Hersh 84 $400 Pennsylvania
Sarah 54 Pennsylvania
Lavina Hersh 14 F Pennsylvania
Purchased first property in Brothersvalley Township in Nov 1806. He was married to Catharine.
3. Catharine. Johann Frederich HERSH and Catharine had the following children:
i. Catharine HERSH was born in 1795 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa.. 1950 Census Brothersvalley Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.
Catharine
Troutman 56 Pa.
George Cassel 21 Laborer.
Living in the home next the her father Frederick.
ii. Rosanna HERSH was born in 1797 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa.. She died on Feb 4 1858 in Somerset Co., Maryland.
iii. Polly HERSH was born between 1800 and 1810 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa..
iv. Lydia HERSH was born on Sep 24 1805 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa.. She died on Jan 27 1895 in Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She was buried on Jan 29 1895 in Berlin, Broterhsvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.
v. Peter HERSH was born in 1805 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa.. 1850 Census Brothersvalley Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Peter Hersh 45 Cooper
Mary 34
Lovina 16
Jacob 11
Francis 9
Louisa 7
Beryan 6
Catharine 5
Susanna 3
Peter 11/12
vi. Sarah "Sally" HERSH was born between 1800 and 1810 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa.. She died before Jan 13 1855.
1 vii. Daniel HERSH.
viii. Elizabeth "Leise" HERSH was born on Sep 20 1809 in Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She was baptized on Dec 25 1809 in Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.
ix. Eliza HERSH was born on Sep 20 1809 in Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She was baptized on Dec 25 1809 in Berlin, Broterhsvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Sep 7 1882 in Lincoln Township, Somerset Co., Pannsylvania.
x. Regina HERSH was born on Sep 7 1814 in Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She was baptized on Oct 20 1814 in Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Jan 18 1903 in Somerset Co., Maryland. She was buried in Lincoln Township, Somerset Co., Pannsylvania.
xi. Jacob HERSH was born in 1818 in Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. 1850 Census Brothersvalley Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Jacob Hersh 32 Laborer
Rebecca 30
Rosina 9
Clover 8 (Male)
Disich 4 (Female)
xii. John HERSH was born in 1820 in Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.
xiii. Julian HERSH was born on Feb 1 1823 in Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She was baptized on Apr 27 1823 in Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Jun 24 1907 in Waterloo, Orange Township, Black Hawk Co., Iowa. She was buried in Orange Twp., Black Hawk Co., Iowa.
THIRD GENERATION
4. Friederich HERSH was born about 1730 in Germany. He died between 1800 and 1810 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa.. Friederich Hirsch may have came twice
1. Sep 1751 on the Ship Phoenix
2. Nov 1752 on the same ship passenage list. He was married to Maria Elisabeth BACHMANN.
5. Maria Elisabeth BACHMANN was born on Sep 18 1729 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. She died between 1790 and 1800 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa.. Friederich HERSH and Maria Elisabeth BACHMANN had the following children:
i. Christina Magdalena HERSH was born on Jan 20 1755 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa..
ii. Maria Magdalena HERSH was born in 1757 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa..
2 iii. Johann Frederich HERSH.
iv. Maria Elizabeth HERSH was born in 1768 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa..
v. Jacob HERSH was born in 1779 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa..
FOURTH GENERATION
10. Jacob BACHMANN was born on Jul 25 1704 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. He was baptized on Aug 24 1704 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. He died on Nov 11 1788 in Lowhill Twp., Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Lowhill Lutheran Church, Lowhill Twp., Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Immigrated with family and arrived in PA. Sep 1753 He was married to Magdalena ZINCK on Mar 5 1726 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France.
11. Magdalena ZINCK was born about 1705 in Altweiler, Alsace-Lorraine, France. She died about 1762 in Lowhill Twp., Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Jacob BACHMANN and Magdalena ZINCK had the following children:
i. Christina Margaretha BACHMANN was born in 1727 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France.
5 ii. Maria Elisabeth BACHMANN.
iii. Jacob BACHMANN was born on Nov 30 1731 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. He died on Mar 28 1798 in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
iv. Lorentz BACHMANN was born on May 23 1734 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. He died in 1803 in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
v. Susanna Catharina BACHMANN was born in 1737 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France.
vi. Nicholas BACHMANN was born in 1738 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. He died in 1802 in Weisenberg Twp., Northampton Co., Pa..
vii. Paul Bachman BACHMANN was born on Aug 10 1744 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France.
viii. Ottilia BACHMANN was born on Aug 27 1746 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France.
FIFTH GENERATION
20. Hans Jacob BACHMANN was born on May 14 1676 in Europe. He was married to Elisabetha CARLE on Jan 15 1704 in Diedendorf, Alsace, France.
21. Elisabetha CARLE was born about 1677 in Reichenbach. Hans Jacob BACHMANN and Elisabetha CARLE had the following children:
10 i. Jacob BACHMANN.
22. Johann ZINCK was born about 1675 in France. He was married to Anna HOSCHAR.
23. Anna HOSCHAR. Johann ZINCK and Anna HOSCHAR had the following children:
11 i. Magdalena ZINCK.
SIXTH GENERATION
40. Nicholas BACHMANN was born on Jul 28 1633 in Lauperswil Bern, Switzerland. He was married to Elisabetha BRUAH on Oct 15 1661 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France.
41. Elisabetha BRUAH was born about 1677 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. Nicholas BACHMANN and Elisabetha BRUAH had the following children:
i. Marzall BACHMANN was born on Jul 16 1662 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France.
ii. Ulrich BACHMANN was born in 1668 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. He died in 1738 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France.
iii. Eva BACHMANN was born in 1672 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France.
20 iv. Hans Jacob BACHMANN.
v. Ottilia BACHMANN was born on Jan 22 1679 in Wolfskirchen, Alsace, France. She died on Sep 28 1719 in Rauwiller, Alsace, France.
42. Jacob CARLE was born about 1650 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. Jacob CARLE had the following children:
21 i. Elisabetha CARLE.
SEVENTH GENERATION
80. Ulrich BACHMANN was baptized on May 25 1600 in Langnau, Bern, Switzerland. He was married to Anna GROGG about 1630.
81. Anna GROGG was born about 1600 in Switzerland. Ulrich BACHMANN and Anna GROGG had the following children:
i. Jacob BACHMANN was born in 1631 in Lauperswil Bern, Switzerland.
40 ii. Nicholas BACHMANN.
iii. Anna BACHMANN was born in 1639 in Lauperswil Bern, Switzerland.
82. Jean BRUAH was born about 1600 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. He was married to Margaret MEYEL.
83. Margaret MEYEL was born about 1600 in Hirschland, Alsace-Lorraine, France. Jean BRUAH and Margaret MEYEL had the following children:
41 i. Elisabetha BRUAH.
EIGHTH GENERATION
160. Martin BACHMANN was born about 1574 in Langnau, Bern, Switzerland. He was married to Appolonia HAFER.
161. Appolonia HAFER was born in 1581 in Langnau, Bern, Switzerland. Martin BACHMANN and Appolonia HAFER had the following children:
80 i. Ulrich BACHMANN.
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