Andrew Whitesell Register

Register Report

for

Andrew and Margaretha (Green) Whitesell

A collaboration of primary and secondary source submissions

by the Whitesell Researchers

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Introduction

(Will be written sometime - any volunteers?)

Generation One

1. ANDREW1 WHITESELL was born 18 August 1723 and died probably at Oxford Township, Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey, 18 March 1813, "aged 89 years 6 months & 28 days." (g.s.) He is buried at the Swayze Cemetery south of Hope, New Jersey.[1] He married first, possibly at New Jersey or New York, circa 1750, MARGARETHA GREEN, who was "Born Nov. 27, 1732 At Long Iseland, Late Green" and died probably at Sussex County, New Jersey, 2 January 1778 (g.s.).[2] She is buried next to her husband at the Swayze Cemetery. Andrew, in his will signed at Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey, 1 December 1808, names his wife at that time as HANNAH. She is indicated as "his Wid. Deces." when "An Inventory of the goods and Chattles of Andrew Whitesell Deces," was taken, 21 July 1819.[3] [Who was this Hannah?] [Does anyone have information on the death of the widow of Samuel Green, Hannah (Wright) (Green) Goodwin?]

The 1773 New Jersey Rateables give an Andrew Whitesel of Oxford Twp., Sussex Co. He had 200 acres of land and 15 cows.

[Anything further on tax assessment information for Andrew? - FHL film #865491]

On 19 September 1774, Andrew Whitesell and Richard Shackleton made inventory in the total about of £775.8.2 of the estate of Israel Swayze of Oxford, Sussex County, New Jersey. In that will are named, Israel's sons, Obediah and Israel, Daughter, Mary, Wife of Silas Hobkins, daughter Mehittabel, wife of Peter Hobkins, daughter Susannah, wife of Thomas Dunn, and wife Elizabeth. Also sons, Joshua, Caleb, James and Jacob Swayze. Executors were wife Elizabeth and son Joshua. Witnesses were Andrew Whitesell, Archibald Stinson. The will was proved 29 September 1774.[4]

On 6 February 1775, Andrew Whitsal, Joshua Robins, and Richard Shackleton witnessed the signing of the will of Samuel Green of Knowlton Twp., Sussex Co., New Jersey. Samuel a yeoman, names wife, Abigail Green who is to receive "all personal, while my widow." Eldest son, Daniel Nicholas Green receives 1/2 of land. Son, Samuel Thomas Green, the other half. Daughter, Ann receives 200 acres in Oxford Township. Executors are wife Abigail and son Samuel Thomas Green. Will was proved May 22, 1775. On 11 May 1775 Andrew Whitsal and Richard Shackleton made inventory of estate in amount of £726.6.1.[5]

On 10 February 1779, Andrew Whitesell and Joshua Swayze made inventory in the total amount of £131 in the estate of Daniel Swazey of Knowlton, Sussex, New Jersey. In the will are named wife Deborah and a child not yet born. Also daughers, Rachel and Annah. Executors are brother, Joseph and friend James Dody. Witnesses Joshua Swayze, Benjamin Swazey and Aaron Lucker. The will was proved 12 February 1779.[6]

On 17 March 1779, Andrew Whitesell and Philip Dreiller made inventory of the estate of Barnabas Swazey of Kowlton, Sussex, New Jersey in the total amount of £164.5.0 Named in the will are wife, Phebe and sons, Gilbart, Andrew, Barnabas, William, Israel and daughter Elizabeth. Executors were wife Phebe and James Dawdy. Witnesses wiere Joseph Swazey, Philip Driller and John Bescherer. The will was proved 2 April 1779.[7]

On 3 September 1784, Andrew Whitsall and Hill Carney made inventory in the amount of £294.18.3 for the estate of Joshua Smith of Oxford Twp., Sussex Co., whose will was written, 4 Sepember 1777 and proved 3 November 1784. His will names wife Kezia and children, Josuah, Jesper, Plat, Benjamin, Obadiah, Annanias, Keziah, Mary and married daughter, Christian Biles and son-in-law John Biles.[8]

"Andrew Whitsal" received from Robert Hoops, Assistant Deputy Quartermaster certificate dated September 12, 1780, for $200. Continental: $11.64/90ths, specie: interest commenced Aug. 15th, 1779: interest to Jan. 1 1787, $5.14/90ths Same deposited in the State Treasury during the Revolutionary War. This was apparently a loan of money to the State of New Jersey for the war effort. (Source? Is this record attached in DAR submission?)

The United States Federal Census reports for New Jersey for the years 1790, 1800 (except Cumberland), 1810 and 1820 are missing.

Andrew Whitesell Sr. deeded land to Henry Whitesell November 20, 1805 for love and affection plus $80. On December 1, 1808 he deeded land to Joseph Whitesell.[9]

[Can anyone supply more land record information for Andrew? - FHL film #95952, 959525, 959657 etc.]

[Can someone in New Jersey check the land records there to see:

(1) if the land deeded to Henry Whitesell by Andrew Whitesell in 1805 [Sussex Co. Deeds Book P., page 76] was the same land involved in settling the estate of Henry Whitesell in 1834 [Partition Book I, page 134] and

(2) what happened to the land that Andrew Whitesell deeded to Joseph Whitesell in 1808 [Book V., page 239]. If Joseph held the land until his death it might tell us something more about Joseph- submitted by Enlow Ose]

Andrew Whitesell's Will signed 1 December 1808 and filed, 31 July 1819.

In the Name of God Amen, I Andrew Whitsell of the Township of Oxford County of Sussex and State of New Jersey being in sound mind and perfect memory but weak in body thanks to almighty God for all his blessings, but calling to mind the mortality [or does it actually read in error "imortality"?] of my Body and that it is appointed for all Men once to die and do recommend my Soul to Almighty God, do make this my last Will and Testament revoking all other Wills; And I do hereby constitute and appoint two of my Sons Henry Whitsell and Joseph Whitsell my Executors to this my last Will and Testament and do leave it to the discretion of my Executors to have my Body buried in a decent Christian manner. --In form and manner following I do Will and bequeath unto my well beloved Wife Hannah Whitsell a decent maintenance out of my moveable Estate as long as she remains my Widow, I will and bequeath to my two Sons Stephen Whitsell and Andrew Whitsell, Forty Dollars each - I will and bequeath to my Son Richard Whitsell three Dollars - I will and bequeath unto my Son Henry Whitsell, one Dollar - I will and bequeath unto my Son Joseph Whitsell Forty Dollars. I will and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Green two Dollars. I will and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Henry ten Dollars. I will and bequeath unto my Daughter Margaret Cummins ten Dollars. I will and bequeath unto my Daughter Sarah Leisher two Dollars; I will and bequeath unto my Daughter Lydia Howel Eight Dollars; and the residue of my Estate if there should be any left to be equally divided between my Children, Stephen Whitsell, Andrew Whitsell, Richard Whitsell, Joseph Whitsell, Elizabeth Henry, Margaret Cummins, Sarah Leisher and Lydia Howell, but none of the above legacies to be paid to any one of my said Children during the life time of my Wife Hannah Whitsell or as long as she remains my Widow given under my hand and Seal this first Day of December One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eight.

Signed sealed published pronounced and

and declared by the said Andrew Whitsell as

his last Will and Testament in the

presence of us the undermentioned Subscribers

James Wright

Jacob Henry

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An inventory of Andrew Whitesell's estate was included with the filing of his will. The inventory was taken by Daniel McKane and William Everett and amounted to a total value of $478.63. In the inventory were notes against - [? Is this Samuel Thomas?] Green, $30, Hurbert Henry, $20, George Flummerfelt, $50 and $80, Jeremiah King, $40, George Biles, $106, Stephen Whitesell, $12, $12 and $3 and James Hogland, $14.[10]

Children, named in Andrew Whitesell's will and born at Sussex County, New Jersey;

  1. STEPHEN2 WHITESELL, b.
  2. RICHARD WHITESELL, b. Oxford Twp., 15 Aug. 1752; m. (1) ELIZABETH LEWIS, (2) ANNA (BOECKEL) RAUSCHENBERGER.
  3. ANDREW WHITESELL, U.E.L., b. 1 Oct. 1754; m. (1) ANNA VAN VYE / VAN WEY, (2) MEHITABEL LONDON / LUNNEN.
  4. HENRY WHITESELL, b. ; m. RACHEL BURDGE.
  5. JOSEPH WHITESELL, b.
  6. MARY WHITESELL, b. ; m. SAMUEL THOMAS GREEN.
  7. ELIZABETH WHITESELL, b. ; m. HERBERT HENRY.
  8. MARGARET WHITESELL, b. 1767; m. CHRISTIAN CUMMINS.
  9. SARAH WHITESELL, b. 27 April 1769; m. JOHANN LISCHER / LEISHER / LESHER.
  10. LYDIA WHITESELL, b. ca. 1774; m. JOHN HOWELL.

Generation Two

2. STEPHEN2 WHITESELL (Andrew1) was born at Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey and died after 1808 when he is named in his father's will.[2-1]

He is named in his father's will and is bequeathed Forty Dollars.

There is a Steven Whitesell (#23) next to Frits Coder and Jno. Brown and Henry Brugles in 1793 abstract and index to the 1793 Militia Census for New Jersey.

Stephen Whitesell -- paid taxes in Easton in 1799

An inventory of Andrew Whitesell's estate was included with the filing of his will. The inventory was taken by Daniel McKane and William Everett and amounted to a total value of $478.63. In the inventory were notes against -Stephen Whitesell, $12, $12 and $3.

Stephen Whitesell was a witness to the will of Thomas Green dated July 1, 1819.

Pat Krivak has supplied us with information on a:

Stephen Weitzel, b. 1760, d. 29 April 1852, married Martha Akars, born 17 Sept. 1756; died 27 Nov 1847. Their son Andrew Whitesell, b. at Lower Smithfield Twp., Northampton (now Monroe Co.), PA, 24 Oct. 1791; died at Hunlock Creek, Luzerne Co., PA, 19 Dec 1873; m. ca. 1816, Sarah Dreher (1798-1883). She was b. 10 Sept. 1798 and d. 13 March 1883. Andrew and Sarah had children, born at Monroe Co., PA, Elizabeth, b. 1817, Lydia Ann, b. 1818, John D., b. 1821, Charles W or G., b. 1823, Darius Brown, b. 1830, George W., b. 1832, Susan Maria, b. 1834 and Levi B., b. 1841, Hunlock Twp., Luz Co., PA. Stephen is in 1810 PA census with 2 females under 10, 2 btwn 10 & 16, 1 male betwn 16-26 (Andrew) and is at Stroud Twp., PA in 1830 census, aged 70. It is believed that he is bur. at what is now Monroe Co., PA.

[Can we find the above in the 1850 census? - He should be age 90] [ Can we make a link to Andrew and Margaretha or descendants?] Where born?

In 1800 census for PA, Monroe Co.

[Who is the Stephen Whitesell who married Patty and had daughters, Para, and Rebecca, b. 25 Jan 1788?]

3. RICHARD2 WHITESELL (Andrew1) was born at Oxford Township, Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey, 15 August 1752 and died at Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 28 March 1819, "age being 66 years, 7 months, 13 days" and was buried at the Shoeneck Moravian Church Cemetery north of the borough of Nazareth, Pennsylvania on the "30th of March."[3-1] He married at Oxford Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, 3 February 1774, ELIZABETH LEWIS, daughter of Benjamin and Elisabeth (Hopkins) Lewis.[3-2] She was born at Rocksbury Township, Morris County, New Jersey, 28 October 1748 and died at Hope, New Jersey, 30 January 1795 and was buried "Feb. 1, 1795."[3-3] She is indicated on a memorial marker at the Old Moravian Cemetery in Hope, New Jersey. Richard married second at Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, a widow, ANNA (BOECKEL) RAUSCHENBERGER.[3-4]She was the widow of Frederick Rauschenberger, son of Friederick and Barbara (Götsch) Rauschenberger, who was born at Pennsylvania, 14 September 1738 and died 5 November 1797. They were married at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 8 June 1772. She had a least six children by her first husband.[3-5]

Richard is named in his father's will and is bequeathed three Dollars.

Richard was a sawmiller at Hope, New Jersey (The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, September 1964, p. 98).

[Is he in 1810 Pennsylvania US Federal Census?]

[The Index to the Gen. Mag of NJ, III vol. 31-40, 1977, at 39:106b; Whitesells; Andrew, Benjamin, Daniel, Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Richard; and 40:93R and 40:105t; 142R what is this?]

Children, included three sets of twins:

  1. MARGARETHA3 WHITESELL, b. Sussex Co., NJ, 25 April 1775; "died soon."
  2. ANDREAS / ANDREW WHITESELL, b. at Hope., Sussex Co., NJ, 13 Jan. 1779; d. Nazareth, PA, 17 April 1852; He m. at Hope, NJ, by Barnabas Swayze, J.P., 26 Jan. 1801, ELIZABETH WEINLAND. She was b. at Hope, NJ, 26 Jan. 1801; d. in childbirth, 24 March 1816. He m. 20 July 1817, (2) ELIZABETH CLEWELL, dau. of John and Hannah (Klein) Clewell. Andreas had by first wife 8 (or should it be 9) children; Catharine Sibilla, (b. 1802), Christian Benjamin, (1804 - 1841, m. Catharine Leibert) ( Is this the Benjamin, cousin of Benjamin, son of Richard who d. at Newark, NJ in RR accident, leaving widow, Catherine and issue two sons, John an Charles? Widow Catherine was of Bethlehem, PA, 1841, See O.C. Records, Northampton Co. PA.), John David, (1805 - 1854 - Whitesell Researcher Bob Whitesell is descendant); Maria Elizabeth, (1807 - 1891, m. Jacob Luckenbach), Henry B. (b. 1809), Charles Lewis, (b. 1811 - 7 March 1879, Nazareth; m. Catharine Leininger), Elizabeth Lind, (b. 1812 - Whitesell Researcher Laurie Burk is a descendant ), Lynda Smith (b. 1814) and Francis Sylvester, (b. 1816). Andreas / Andrew had 2 children by his second wife; Lousia Cornelia, (b. 1818, m. John Uhler) and Matilda Aurelia. who m. David Messinger.[3-6]
  3. RICHARD WHITESELL, a twin, b. at Oxford Twp., Sussex Co., NJ, 10 Dec. 1780; bp. by Moravian, John Etweine, 4 Feb. 1781; d. Vienna, NJ, 25 July 1849; m. ca. 1812, ELIZABETH CUMMINS, dau. of Christian and Elisabeth (Williamson) Cummins. She was b. 13 Nov. 1788 and d. 6 March 1835. In 1830 at New Jersey there is a Richard Whitesell, at Independence Twp. (Census, p. 402); children: Margaret B. (1813 - ), Jacob Henry, (1815 - 1897), m. Margaret Pace Ayers, Sarah H. (1818 - ); m. H. T. Van Ness, Christian B. b. (1820 - 1839), Thomas Stewart (1823 - 1853), Usal Ogden (1826 - 1913); married Mary A. Hall. Richard is at Independance Twp., Warren Co., NJ (p. 402) in 1830 US Census.
  4. ELIZABETH WHITESELL, a twin, b. at Oxford Twp., Sussex Co., NJ, 10 Dec. 1780; bp. by Moravian, John Etweine, 4 Feb. 1781; d. ? ; m. 17 March 1798, WHOLTER BRAVERS / WALTER BROWN. [Need children?]
  5. BENJAMIN WHITESELL, a twin, b. at Bedford Co., PA, 5 March 1783; bp. by Moravian, John Mader, 2 Jan. 1785; d. at Bath, PA, 5 Sept. 1857; m. at East Allen Twp., Northampton Co, PA, 28 May 1804, CATHERINE FREY, dau. of Martin and Maria Magdalena (Scherer) Frey. She was born at Plainfield Twp., Northampton Co., PA. Benjamin and Catherine are bur. at the old cemetery (St. John's) at Bath, PA and g.s. gives his name as "Weitesell." Her transcription reads; "Catharine Whitesell / wife of Benjamin Whitesell / who was born / Sept. 1, 1786 / died Feb. 2, 1850 / Aged 63 years / 5 months and 1 day." They had 13 known children that lived to adulthood; Richard, (1807 - 1879), Catherine Bilheimer, (1810 - 1896), Martin, (1812 - 1896 - Whitesell Researcher Dick Musselman is a descendant. ), Mary Ann Raub, (1814 - ?), Andrew, (1816 - 1841), Elizabeth Keifer, (1818 - ?), William, (1820 - 1853), John, (1821 - 1853), bur. Bath, m. (1) Catherine Keifer, (2) Susanna Etwein, Daniel, 1823 - ?), Henry, 1825 - 1888), Joseph, 1827 - ?), Benjamin, (1829 - ?) and Harriet Fogel, 1831 - ?). [3-7]
  6. HENRY WHITESELL, a twin, b. at Bedford Co., PA, 5 March 1783; bp. by Moravian, John Mader, 2 Jan. 1785; d. at PA, ca. 1841; m. 24 April 1808, JULIANNA CORRELL, dau. of Christian and Catherine (Eyerman) Correll. She was b. 26 Oc. 1789: d. 1 April 1870. They had children; Susanna Catherine Weaver (17 April 1809 - 1888), Elizabeth, (b. 1810), Charles, (1812 - 1849) and Daniel (1816 - 1867, m. Catherine Messinger).[3-8]
  7. JOSEPH WHITESELL, b. at Hope, New Jersey, 27 July 1785; bp. at Hope by Moravian Church, 30 July 1785; d. NJ, 31 May 1786 (g.s.) Moravian records give him as "Joseph Weitzel, #29 [need source here].
  8. JACOB WHITESELL, a twin, b. at Knowlton Twp., NJ, 18 May 1789; bp. ; "Died young."
  9. MARIA WHITESELL, a twin, b. at Knowlton Twp., NJ, 18 May 1789; bp. ; m. BENJAMIN ASHBURN. [Any children?]
  10. DANIEL WHITESELL, b. at Knowlton Twp., NJ, 6 April 1791; bp. at Hope, NJ, by Moarvians, 17 April 1791; d. 26 Feb. 1841; m. MARY SCHWEITZER. Children; Daniel, (1816 - 1867), John, (1817 - 1855), Charles, Elizabeth and Catherine. who m. Mr. Smith.[3-9]

[Presently only circumstantial evidence exists linking this Andrew, U.E.L. (1754-1816) to Andrew Whitesell (1723-1813). Andrew (1723-1813) mentions a son Andrew in his will dated 1808. There is apparently no other Andrew that is a candidate for this son. Canadian records indicate that Andrew the Loyalist was from Sussex Co., New Jersey and there are numerous records showing close association in Ontario with families from Sussex such as the Greens, Swayzes, and Howells. The second daughter of this Andrew is named "Margaret" and sons Joseph and Richard are family names. We are however very interested in finding direct evidence that Andrew the Loyalist is the son of Andrew and Margaretha.]

4. ANDREW2 WHITESELL, U.E.L. (Andrew1) was born at Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey, 1 October 1754 and died at Saltfleet Township, Wentworth County, Upper Canada (now Ontario), 26 October 1816.[4-1] He married first, probably at Sussex County, New Jersey, 17 October 1785, ANNA VAN VYE / VAN WEY, possibly the daughter or granddaughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Kermer) Van Weyen / Van Vye of Sussex County.[4-2] Anna Van Vye was born at Oxford Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, 17 October 1763 and died at Saltfleet Township, Wentworth County, Upper Canada (now Ontario), 7 September 1810.[4-3] Andrew married second, after his first wife died and before his will was signed, MEHITABLE LONDON, daughter of Bartholomew London, U.E.L.[4-4] Andrew, in his will signed 30 November 1814, names her as his wife "Hetty."

Andrew is named in his father's will in 1808 and is bequeathed Forty Dollars.

Andrew was a British loyalist during the Revoluntionary War and there are numerous records for him indicated inThe British Military and Naval Records Index, which give about 15 entries for Andrew Whitesell, (also spelled Whitsal, Whitesall, Whitsell, Whitsel, Whitsol and Whitsell ) There are also many records for a John Whitesell who was a very active Loyalist also from Sussex County, New Jersey. However, there is no John mentioned as a son of Andrew and Margaret and no evidence yet that John was a relative of Andrew the Loyalist.

The Old United Empire Loyalist List, 1885, of Settlement of UC 1784-1884 Centennial indicates that Whitsell, Andrew, H District, Soldier Barton's or Jersey Volunteers S.G., appendix B.

Andrew was a Private in the 1st Battalion of the New Jersey Volunteers as early as 1778 and by 1783 was a Corporal.

Loyalists of the Southern Campaign, Volume III, p. 261, gives for the Muster Roll, Captain James's Shaw's Company, Provincial Light Infantry, First Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers, High Hills of Santee, South Carolina, 24 February 1781 to 24 April 1781, 60 days inclusive;

Number 28 Private Whitsel, Andrew.

High Hills of Santee, SC, 23 February 1781 (PAC, RG8I "C" Series, Vol 1900).

For the Second Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers, Quarter House, SC, 25 October 1781 to 24 December 1781, 61 days inclusive;

Number 17 Private Whitsall, Andrew

Quarter House, SC, 24 October 1781. (10 in company were taken prisoners "with the rebels")

Return of Families who have this season come into the Settlement of Niagara & who have not taken the Oaths. [page 11013] Niagara Sept. 17, 1787. R. Hamilton, Superint'd Western District:

And' Whitsil, age 31, from Jersey, 1 woman, 1 son, 0 dau. 1 horse, 2 cows, aproven character. He is listed next to Adam Denis, 39 from Jersey, Fr. Allbright, 25, From Penn., Rich. Haney, 20 from Jersey and Isa Swissey [Isaac Swazey] 34, from Jersey. [index gives him as "Whitsit"] [There would appear to be a discrepancy here in that he should have had one daughter only instead of one son. Also the age is 1 to 2 years off but that is not unusual].

Upper Canada Land Petitions, film # [need film #]

Andrew Whitesell of the Township of Thorold yeoman stating that he was a Sergeant in DeLancey's Corps of volunteers during the American War. That he obtained from the late Land Board of the District of Niagara a grant of Six Hundred Acres for himself a Wife and five children. That the said 600 Acres were known as Lots 81, 82, 83 and 85 first and Second Concessions of the said Township of Thorold and that he obtained a Certificate for all the said Lots except 86 in the 2nd Concession upon which he resides and has made large Improvements. That Patent have issued for those Lots only which the said Certificates continued and although his name appears on the Plan of the said Township for the remaining One Hundred acres, a patent has never issued therefore and having that a patent may now be completed in his favor, for the same.

Recommended that a Patent do issue for Lot Eighty Four in the Second Concession of Thorold to the Petitioner.[4-5]

Andrew was first given land in Thorold Township, Lincoln County, Upper Canada. There was much complication over this grant and it appears that he finally disposed of this property after living on Lot 84, Conc. 2 in the Township and removed to the neighboring Pelham Twp.

Andrew's Lot 84 in Thorold was owned by a Benjamin Seburn in the 1872 Atlas and next to him was a Levi, John and H.P. Swayze who may have been descendants of Andrew's neighbor in New Jersey.

Charles Whitesell's petition for land gives some specific information about his father:

"David Whitesell of Malahide, makes oath that he is the son of Andrew Whitesell late of Pelham, that Charles Whitsell lately of Saltfleet in the District of Gore now of Howard in the Western District, wagon-maker is also a son of the said Andrew Whitesell.

"That their said Father was born in the year 1754 (as appears from the family records.) and died in the year 1816 - That their said father served under Capt. Hutchison of Long Point Bay" [4-6]

Sworn at Aylmer 2 June 1845.

There is a petition from Hettibal (London) Whitsel, Pelham Township, 1816 indicating that she was the wife of Andrew Whitesel Sr. and the Daughter of Bartholomew London a Loyalist and was eligible for land. W 11/27, vol 527

Saltfleet land records indicate that Oliver Ertes sold to Andrew Whitsell, 100 acres, S 1/2 of Lot 20 and Lot 21 Conc. 7 on 12 May 1815 (reg. 12 Dec 1815; Bk G #4901). Andrew in turn sold this to John Cornwall,2 Dec 1815 (reg 12 Dec 1815; #4902).

Last Will and Testament of Andrew Whitesell, signed 30 November 1814 and proved 26 March 1816. [4-7]

In the Name of God Amen, I Andrew Whitsell of Pelham in the County of Lincoln in the District of Niagara in the Province of Upper Canada, Yeoman, being weak in Body but of sound disposing Mind and Memory, Blessed be God, Do make and ordain this my Last (sic - word "will" is missing) and Testament in manner and Form following.

First I will and direct that all my just Debts and Funeral Funeral (sic - word given twice) Expenses be fully Paid by my Executors hereinafter Named out of my Personal Estate. I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife Hetty, a good and Sufficient Maintenance out of the Farm whereon I now live, twenty Dollars in Money and all the Property she brought to me when I married Her.

I give and Devise the Farm whereon I now live to my Sons Moses, Aron, Daniel and Charles to be equally Divided among them (then insertion of following) or them their Heirs and assigns forever (end of insertion), share and share alike. I likewise give and bequeath to my last Named Sons each of them One cow and two sheep, One Feather Bedding and bedding. I give and bequeath to my Son Andrew Five Pounds New York Currency.

And I further will and Direct that after the above bequests and Payment of my Debts and One Team left on the Farm the remainder of my Personal Estate be equally divided among my following Children. Viz. Elizabeth, David, Margaret, Moses, Aron, Daniel and Charles.

And Likewise give bequeath to Johannah Lunnen (Provided she lives with me until she attains the age of eighteen years) One Cow, One bed and bedding and a spinning wheel.

And Lastly I Constitute and appoint Ebenezer Culver and my Son Moses, Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.

In Witness whereof I have herein [put?] my

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Hand

N.B. Words between the the thirteenth and fourteenth lines from the top were inserted before signing.

Hand and Seal this thirtieth day of November in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and fourteen.

Signed sealed and declared by the said testator as and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

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John Darling

Thomas Kirgan

Andrew Hansler

Children, indicated in the family Bible, all except Elizabeth, born at Pelham Township, Welland County, Upper Canada (now Ontario). Joseph and Richard are not mentioned in father's will. The Upper Canada Land Petitions confirm that at least eight of his children; Elizabeth, Andrew, David, Margaret, Moses, Aaron, Daniel and Charles, are sons or daughters of Andrew Whitesell, an enrolled U.E. Loyalist:

  1. ELIZABETH3 WHITESELL, b. Oxford Twp., Sussex Co. (now part that is Warren Co.), NJ, 12 Aug. 1786 (UCLP, Given as dau. of Andrew, an enrolled U.E. Loyalist, 1807; Gainsborough, R 8/73); d. at probably at Mercer Co., Illinois, 22 July 1863; m. (1) DANIEL ROY, son of Hooks and Jemima Roy, (2) HORACE W. GREENMAN, son of Preserved Greenman. She had a dau., Anna (1806-1907) by Daniel and Sheldon Chancey (1824-1914) and Sarah Elizabeth Rittenburg (1826-1917) by Horace. [Bruce is researching a Gideon Roy who was b. at NY, 1813 and d. at Malahide, 18 June 1888. He may be a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Whitesell) Roy.]
  2. JOSEPH WHITESELL, b. 2 Dec. 1787; [Not mentioned in Father's will, signed in 1814]
  3. ANDREW WHITESELL, b. 26 Feb. 1789 (UCLP, 1809; Thorold, W 9/36); d. at Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ont., 19 Dec. 1862 (g.s.); m. MARGARET OILLE, dau. of Nicholas and Eva (Frank) Oille. She d. at Beverly Twp., 16 Sept. 1866. A poss. son is "Johnson Whitsail" age, 29, listed with Andrew in the 1861 census and is in MI in 1900. Nicholas b. ca. 1816 living at Montcalm Co., MI in 1870 & 1880 is poss. son. [Need remainder of children]
  4. RICHARD WHITESELL, b. 24 Oct. 1790; [Not mentioned in father's will signed in 1814]. There is a Richard Whitesell who was a wit. to the mar. of James Nelson Whitesell (s/o Aaron) and Susan Stephenson at Yarmouth Twp., Elgin Co., Ont., 11 Sept. 1852.[Who was this Richard?]
  5. DAVID WHITESELL, b. 26 May 1792 (UCLP, 1818, Saltfleet, W 12/192); d. at Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ont., 1 Nov. 1862 (g.s. at Dunboyne Cem.); m. at Upper Canada, 3 May 1815, MARGARET LONDON [Sometimes given as "LUNNEN"], dau. of Jerimiah and Margaret (Prall) London. She d. at Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ont., 29 Jan. 1843, age 46 (g.s. at Dunboyne Cem.). They had 10 children, all born at Upper Canada; Aaron (1816 - 1859), Margaret Millard, (1818 - 1864), Mary A. (1820 - 1856) wife of William Green, Nancy (1822 - 1891), wife of Levi Green, Lucretia (McClean) Howe, (1825 - 1909), Ann Eliza McClenny, (1827- 1860), Joseph (1829 - 1902), James, (1831 - aft 1877), Winslow Howard, (1833 - 1862) and Hiram Lewis (1837 - 1905).
  6. MARGARET WHITESELL, b. 12 March 1794 (UCLP, 1820, Saltfleet, L 12/128); d. at Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co., Ont., 5 Sept. 1876; bur. Stoney Creek Cem.; m. JOSEPH LONDON, son of Jerimiah and Margaret (Prall) London / Lunnen. He was b. at Sussex Co. NJ, 2 Aug. 1786 and d. at Saltfleet Twp., Wentworth Co., Ont., 22 Jan. 1856. They had at least 6 children, all born at Upper Canada; Andrew, (1811/5 - 1842/7), Jerimiah, (1816 - 1862), Daniel, (1818 - 1893), Margaret Lutz, (1821 - 1839), Joseph, (1823 - ? ), Hannah Eliza Hannon, (1826 - 1892).
  7. MOSES WHITESELL, b. 6 Feb. 1796 (UCLP, 1831, Beverly, Land Book P, 1831, 1833, p. 133, name as Moses Witsell); He m. 1818, MARY [need surname]. and by 1828 at Beverly Twp., had four children in family. His land petition is dated 1831 while res. of Beverly Twp., then Halton Co. His dau. Agnes was with him in 1861 census, age 35, single. She d. at Beverly 20 June 1879; bur. Troy Cem. (g.s.) Possible dau. is Anna, b.; d. 18 May 1877; m. Stephen Clink. [Need wife's surname and remainder of children]
  8. AARON WHITESELL, b. 15 Jan. 1798 (UCLP, 1826; Malahide, ?); d. Yarmouth Twp., Elgin Co., Ont., Feb. 1870 (will dated 23 Jan., filed 21 May 1870); m. LUCRETIA SMITH, poss. the dau. of John and Pheobe Smith. She was b. in USA, 17 Dec. 1798 and d. at Elgin Co., Ont. March 1873. Records show five children, all born at Upper Canada; Margaret Drake, (1818 - 1838), John William, (1820 - 1884 - Whitesell Researcher Enlow Ose is a descendant), Daniel Webster, (1823 - 1903), Phoebe Ann Zavitz, (1825 - 1850), and James Nelson, (1826 - 1907).
  9. DANIEL WHITESELL, b. 1 Oct. 1800 (UCLP, 1845, Malahide, W/63); d. Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, 28 Jan. 1884; m. ELIZABETH FELKER / VÖLCKEL, possibly the sister of Lydia Felker and Anna LaFey. [Need Elizabeth Felker's parents]. She was b. at Upper Canada, 5 April 1801 (Bible entry) and d. at Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ont., 29 Aug. 1875, aged 75 years, 4 months and 5 days (g.s. calc. differs from Bible entry) They had 10 children all born at Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Upper Canada; John, (1824 - 1850), Eliza Bradley, (1826 - 1896), Andrew, (1828 - 1858 - Whitesell Researcher Bruce Johnson is a descendant), William, (1831 - 1862 [Civil War]), Sarah Teeple, (1832 - 1903), George, (1834 - 1865), Lydia Miller, (1836 - 1917), Daniel, (1839 - 1869), James, (1841 - 1887) and Elizabeth Ann, (1844 - 1859).
  10. CHARLES WHITESELL, b. 7 Jan. 1806 (UCLP, 1828, Pelham); d. Adelaide Twp., Middlesex Co., Ont., 4 March 1882 (Ont. Death Reg. #11290, gives age however as 89); m. at Malahide Twp., Elgin Co, Upper Canada (now Ont.), 30 April 1827, SARAH BENTLEY, dau. of Amos and Elenor Bentley of Malahide Twp. The 1846 census for Kent Co., Ont. indicates that they had 6 children at that time. [Need his children]

5. HENRY2 WHITESELL (Andrew1) was born at Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey circa 1762? and died at Warren County, New Jersey after his will was signed, 15 June 1838 and before it was filed in 1844.[5-1] He is buried at the Old Moravian Cemetery at Hope New Jersey. He married [when] RACHEL BURDGE, daughter of Peter and Mary (Wright) Burdge.[5-2] She was born circa 1762 and died 12 March 1848, age 86. She is buried at the Old Moravian Cemetery at Hope, New Jersey.[5-3]

He is named in his father's will and is bequeathed one Dollar.

Henry Whetsel is listed in the abstract and index to the 1793 Militia Census for New Jersey. (p. 280) He is listed at the Township of Oxford next to his brother "Jos. Whitsell" and neighbors, George Sarles, Jos. Butler, Jon Roxburgh, Isaah Bennet, Jacob Derbery and Henry Heiston and Jos. Burge. Nearby are Ruben and Moses Green, Martin Lewis and David, Jos. and Saml. Swazy. Also in the Township are Chrstr., Mathias and Jacob Commins, Steven Whitesell.

In 1830 at Belvidere Township, Warren County, New Jersey (p. 364) is a Henry Whitsell. He is age 60-70 with male, 15-20, male 20-30, female, 15-20 and wife 60-70. He is next to George Biles, Asher Letson and Israel Swayze.

In 1840 [Check this census for NJ]

[Is he listed in US Federal Census for New Jersey for 1840 ?]

[Is Mary (Wright} Burdge related to the James Wright who witnessed will of Andrew Whitesell?]

[In 1830 at Oxford Twp., Warren, NJ (p. 355) there is a John Whitsell, b. 1790/1800 with wife age 30-40, a son 5-10 and 2 dau. under 5 and dau. 5-10. He is next to William Mayberry and Robert Smith and near Jacob Swayze. At Oxford Twp. (p. 354) is a Joseph Whitesell, age 30-40, with wife 20-30, and son, 5-10 and dau. under 5. He is next to aron Mires and Samuel Van Sickle.]

Henry's will was signed 15 June 1838 while he was a resident of Warren County, New Jersey. It was probated in 1844. The will and a codicil (7-20-1843, Hope Twp.) mention a granddaughter by the name of Rachel Merrell, deceased, and a second granddaughter named Elizabeth Merrell. These may be daughters of Henry's daughter Mary (Whitesell) Merrell.[5-4]

There is an inventory for John Whitesell of Warren Co. dated March 22, 1867. The appraisers for his inventory were William M. Whitesell and Henry W. Merrill. His inventory was valued at $2,447.34 including several notes. (Enlow Ose submission)

The inventory of Thomas S. Whitesell [$388.00] of Warren Co. proved September 13, 1853. Ogden Whitesell and Henry Freeland were the appraisers for Thomas Whitesell's inventory. Elmira Whitesell was the administratrix for Thomas S. Whitesell but is not otherwise identified.

In 1850 at New Jersey there is:

Charles Whitesall at Springfield, Essex Co. (p. 273).

George Whitsell at Hope Twp., Warren Co. (p. 432)

Henry Whitsell at Bryan Twp., Sussex Co. (p. 233)

Jacob Whitesell at Greenwich Twp., Warren Co. (p. 347)

Jacob M. Whitesell at Independence Twp., Warren Co. (p. 511)

John Whitesell at Mansfield Twp., Warren Co. (p. 290)

Joseph Whitesell at Bryan Twp., Sussex Co. (p. 247)

Mary C. Whitsell at Greenwich Twp., Warren Co. (p. 333)

Thomas S. Whitesell at Independence Twp., Warren Co. (p. 508)

Ural Ogden Whitesell at Independence Twp., Warren Co. (p. 509)

William M. Whitesell at Mansfield Twp., Warren Co. (p. 290)

Children, born at New Jersey, mentioned in father's will:

  1. MARY3 WHITESELL, b. ; m. Henry? MERRELL. She may have had two daus. Rachel and Elizabeth, named as gradndaughters in father's will, written 15 June 1838 [Check 1850 census to get birth year and children].
  2. JOHN WHITESELL, b. ca. 1794; d. Warren Co., NJ, 1867?; m. PHELIE. [Check for him in 1850 and 1860 NJ Census. Is this the John who d. ca. 1867?]
  3. JOSEPH WHITESELL, b. ca. 1800; m. MARY. In 1850 at Byram Twp., is Joseph Whitesell age 50 with wife age 40. With them are children; Samuel, age 28, Henry, 20, Catherine, 18, Margaret Ann, 8 and Jane 5. [There is a Joseph Whitesell, with g.s. at the Old Moravian Cem., b. Feb. 7, 1791, d. March 16, 1861, aged 70 years 1 mo. and 5 days. Who is this? There is a Joseph Whitsell, in the 1830 Census for New Jersey at Oxford Twp., p. 354, and a John Whitsell, p. 355. Can someone check for John and Joseph in 1860 NJ censuses.]
  4. GEORGE B. WHITESELL, b. 2 Feb. 1805; d. or bur. at Oakland, MI, 21 or 24 Dec 1885 (He is in 1870 and 1880 MI census); m. ELIZA ANN ROLLSON. She was b. 26 Aug. 1816; d. or bur. 31 Aug. or 2 Sept. 1858 [Is he is 1850 census?]. They had children, Theodore A., (1834-1893), Charles W., (b.1836), Caroline A. (1838-1867), John R. (1841-1914) and Mary E. (1843- ).[5-5]

6. JOSEPH2 WHITESELL (Andrew1) was born at Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey and died after 1809.[6-1] Joseph's wife's name appears as MELA [Melanie, Carmela or Pamela?] in a deed from Joseph Whitesell to George Biles dated September 29, 1809. [6-2]

Joseph Whitesell is named in his father's will and is bequeathed Forty Dollars.

Jos. Whetsel is listed in the abstract and index to the 1793 Militia Census for New Jersey. (p. 280) He is listed at the Township of Oxford next to his brother "Henry Whetsel" and neighbors, George Sarles, Jos. Butler, Jon Roxburgh, Isaah Bennet, Jacob Derbery and Henry Heiston and Jos. Burge. Nearby are Ruben and Moses Green, Martin Lewis and David, James, Benjn, Chest., Jns, Golbt., Jos. and Saml. Swazy. Also in the Township are Christr., Mathias and Jacob Commins, Steven Whitesell.

The land that Joseph Whitesell received from Andrew is recorded 25 April 1810 and sold 1821 (Sussex Co. Deed Books, Book V-pg 241 and TZ Pg. 183) He also purchased land in 1816 and 1821. (submitted by Bob Whitesell 4/28/97)

[Need Children]

7. MARY2 WHITESELL (Andrew1) was born at Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey, 16 June 1759 and died 2 September 1825.[7-1] She married SAMUEL THOMAS GREEN, son of John Samuel and Anna Abigail (Light) Green.[7-2] He was born 25 December 1747 and died 22 July 1820.[7-3] They are both buried in Green's Chapel, Mount Hermon, New Jersey.

Mary is named in her father's will and is bequeathed two dollars.

In the years between 1814 and 1820, Thomas and his wife, Mary Whitesell Green, deeded land to each of their children with the exception of their son, Thomas Green, who apparently died in childhood. This land was all land which Thomas' father, Samuel Green, Jr. had purchased from Jonathan Hampton in 1773, probably most of it lying in Kowlton Twp., New Jersey (Benson p. 27, Pt. 2)

Stephen Whitesell was a witness to the will of Thomas Green dated July 1, 1819.

Children, all baptized in the Moravian Church at Hope, New Jersey. The records of their ages and dates of baptism are all to be found in the Moravian Archives at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (See Benson, pp 26 - 32):

  1. ABIGAIL3 GREEN, b. 23 Feb. 1776; m. 1 May 1822, ADAM COOL. They had 6 children; Ann Snyder, Sarah, Lydia Swayze, John T., Elizabeth Prall and Abigail.
  2. THOMAS GREEN, b. 27 March 1778; d.y.
  3. MARGARETH GREEN, b. May 1780; d. 1 Feb. 1861 or 1864?; m. 17 June 1800, JAMES HOAGLAND, son of Amos. He was b. Feb. 1780; d. 15 Feb. 1845. His will was written at Hope, NJ, 4 April 1844. There are 4 known children; Charles, Melinda, Sarah and Mary Ann.
  4. RICHARD GREEN, b. 18 May 1782; d. 18 Aug. 1823; m. REBECCA LANNING. She was b. 1782; d. 5 june 1868. They had 4 children; Thomas, Betsey, Daniel, (1810 - 1892), and Rachel Lanning (1812 - 1905)
  5. MARIA GREEN, b. 11 Nov. 1784; m. ANDREW FLUMMERFELT. He d. intestate and his estate was inventoried June 20, 1867. They had children, John, (1810 - 1840); Mary Martin, (1816 - 1837); Catherine Martin, Samuel.
  6. ELIZABETH GREEN, b. 15 May 1787; m. WILLIAM TINSMAN.
  7. SAMUEL GREEN, b. 5 Aug. 1790; m. CATHERINE.
  8. GEORGE GREEN, b. 16 March 1792; m. ANNA AZURE. They had son Jerimiah D. who m. Azannah Adams and they had dau. Hannah Ette Green who m. John H. Howell. Also children, William T., (1817 - 1892), Charlotte D. (1820 - 1900), Maryetta (1823 - 1915), Elizabeth, (1826 - 1902), James F., (1828 - 1902), Margaret, (1830 - 1903), Anna, (1832 - 1888), George, (1835 - 1884) and Benjamin, (1842 - 1868).
  9. JOHN GREEN, b. 21 Dec 1795; d. Wyandot Co., OH, 2 Oct. 1834; m. JEMIMA SMITH. They had children, Charles, (b. 1817), Abigail, (b. 1818), Caroline, (b. 1820).
  10. CHARLES GREEN, b. 6 July 1798; d. at Warren, NJ, 8 March 1871. He m. Tirzah Adams. They had children, Matilda who m. Jacob Brands. [contact Sandy at Seirls@aol.com for more information on this line]

8. ELIZABETH2 WHITESELL (Andrew1) was born at Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey in and died after 1808 and died at Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 1847.[8-1] She married HERBERT HENRY.[8-2] He was born [when?] and died at Warren County, New Jersey in 1834.[8-3]

She is named in her father's will and is bequeathed ten dollars.

In 1830 at Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey is the US census (p. 387) is listed Harbert Henry.

[Is the Jacob Henry who witnessed Andrew's will a relative of this Herbert Henry?]

[Is Herbert in 1830 Census? Is Elizabeth Henry a HOH in 1840 census?]

Children; according to Partition Book I, p. 134 and Moravian baptism records [and supplied by Enlow Ose].

  1. JOHN 3 HENRY, b. ; Enlow submits that John was in Hardin Co., Ohio, July 4, 1836.
  2. MARY HENRY, b. 15 Nov. 1783; d. bef. 1834; m. CHARLES BEATTY. Children; Stewart, George, Eliza, and Peninah.
  3. MARGARET HENRY, b. ca. 1786; d. bef. 1834 m. GEORGE FLUMMERFELT. [Note at hand in inventory of estate of Andrew Whitesell Sr. to George Flummerfelt, taken in 1819, $50]
  4. ANDREW HENRY, b. 23 Sept. 1788;
  5. EVE HENRY, b. 8 Dec. 1790; d. bef. 1834; m. ATEN.
  6. GEORGE HENRY, b. 29 July 1793
  7. SARAH HENRY, b. ; m. HENRY ATEN.

9. MARGARET2 WHITESELL (Andrew1) was born at Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey, 1767 and died 5 June 1850.[9-1] She married a widower, CHRISTIAN CUMMINS, son of Christian and Catherine Cummins.[9-2] He was born at Asbury, Sussex County (part now Warren County), New Jersey, 4 December 1751 and died 15 October 1833.[9-3]Christian is named in his father's will which was written, 10 January 1781 and proved 10 March 1781. [9-4]

Margaret is named in her father's will written in 1808 and is bequeathed ten dollars.

Christr., Mathias, Jacob Commins and Steven Whitesell are listed in the abstract and index to the 1793 Militia Census for New Jersey. They are listed at the Township of Oxford. Nearby are Jos. Whetsel and Henry Whetsel, George Sarles, Jos. Butler, Jon Roxburgh, Isaah Bennet, Jacob Derbery and Henry Heiston and Jos. Burge, Ruben and Moses Green, Martin Lewis and David, James, Benjn, Chest., Jns, Golbt., Jos. and Saml. Swazy.

[Is Christian in 1830 NJ or Luzerne Co., PA Federal Census? - Is Margaret in 1840 and 1850 Federal Census or PA or NJ?]

Pat Krivak - tpk1@psu.edu - reports that she has "located these grave markers in Luzerne County, Pa. and am seeking information on family of Margaret WHITESELL (1767-1850) who married Christian CUMMINS (1751-1833). Need transcriptions and cem. name.

Children of Christian Cummins, probably all born at New Jersey, given in Chambers, The Early Germans of New Jersey by his first wife Elisabeth Williamson. Christian's will of 1833 identifies one son and five daughters. The Cummins family bible mentions a Peninich Cummins, born 2 June 1805.[9-5]

  1. ANNA 3 CUMMINS, b. 18 Oct. 1783; d. 26 April 1813; m. WM. SCHENCK.
  2. ELIZABETH CUMMINS, b. 13 Nov. 1788; d. 6 March 1835; m. ca. 1812, RICHARD WHITESELL, son of Richard and Elizabeth (Lewis) Whitesell.
  3. LYDIA CUMMINS, b. 4 Dec. 1790; m. ABRAM VLIET.
  4. CHRISTIAN CUMMINS, b. 10 May 1793; d. 20 June 1862; m. (1) RUTH GREEN [who were her parents?], (2) ELISABETH VALENTINE.

Children, named by Margaret (Whitesell) Cummins in her will of 1850 also naming three Howell grandsons: (submitted by Janel M. Howell)

  1. SARAH M. CUMMINS, b. 16 July 1798; d. Hope, NJ, 21 Feb. 1878; bur. Hope Union Church Cem.; m. bef. 1822, CALEB HOWELL, son of Jonah and Sarah (Corwin) Howell. He was b. at Hardwick Twp., Sussex (now part that is Warren Co., NJ, 23 Oct. 1796; d. at Warren Co., NJ, 19 Aug. 1866. They had 10 children; Margaret C. Ingersoll, (1822 -1896), Sarah Mariah Swayze, (1824-1908), infant, Maria Matilda, (1827 - 1860), Gideon L. (1828 - 1829), Perninah B. Osmun, (1831 - 1902), Jonah, (1833 - 1902), Electa Ann, (1836 - 1839), Savilla J. Van Syckle, (1838 - 1914) and Esther Anne Sharp, (1841 - 1914).
  2. MARIAH MATILDA CUMMINS, b. NJ, 16 Sept. 1801; d. 23 April 1889; bur. at Union Cem. Hackettstown, NJ; m. at Sussex Co., NJ, 21 Nov. 1818, (1) UZAL OGDEN HOWELL, son of Samson and Elizabeth (Richards) Howell, Jr. He was b. at Hardwick Twp. 16 Dec. 1797; d. 7 April 1834. They had 6 children; Alexander Cummins, (1820 - 1902), Christeon Goodrech, (1822 - 1898), Uzal Hampton, (1824 - 1903), Isaac Byington, (1827 - 1896), Lydia Ann, (1829 - 1839) and Samson Ogden, (1834 - 1901). Maria Matilda m. next (2) MR. BIGLER.

10. SARAH2 WHITESELL (Andrew1) was born at Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey, 27 April 1769 and died at Pennsylvania, 9 March 1837.[10-1] She married circa 1785, JOHANN LEISHER / LESHER, the oldest son of Johannes and Maria Catherine (Loesch) Lischer / Lesher.[10-2] He was born Northampton, Pennsylvania, 14 February 1764 and died at Pennsylvania, 17 March 1817.[10-3] Johan and Sarah are both buried at the Arndt Cemetery, Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Johann and Sarah Lesher were members of the Moravian Church. Johann's father was born 28 November 1719 at Hulzhof, Margraviate, Wittgenstein, Westphalia, Germany of Mennonite parentage. Following the death of his father this Johann immigrated to America, arriving at Philadelphia, 23 September 1734 with his brother Sebastian and widowed mother Barbara, then age 52. Johann's father associated with the Moravians in Oley Twp., Berks County, Pennsylvania and was Baptised into the Moravian faith by Andrew Eschenbach at Oley in 1743. On 16 April 1759 at Bethleham, he married Maria Catherine Loesch, daughter of George and Anna Christina (Wallborn) Loesch. Johann died 12 May 1782 at Nazareth and Maria Catharine died there 10 May 1802. The are both buried at the Moravian Cemetery at Nazareth.[10-4]

She is named in her father's will written in 1808 and is bequeathed two dollars.

[Are they in 1790-1830 Federal Census for Pennsylvania?]

Children, used spelling Lesher:

  1. ELIZABETH3 LESHER, b. 16 July 1788 (according to Moravian records) ; m. GEORGE WAGNER.
  2. GEORGE LESHER, b., Oct. 1789; d. 7 Jul 1875; m. ELIZABETH KEMMERER. She was b. 19 Oct. 1813.
  3. CARL FREDERICK LESHER, b. 29 Sept. 1792; m. ELIZA.
  4. JOHN LESHER, b. 29 Aug. 1795; d. 29 April 1882; m. at Northampton Co., PA, 7 Aug. 1814, (1) SUSANNA HELICK, dau. of Philip and Eva (Muller) Helick. She was b. 9 Sept. 1795. They had eight children; John, (b. 1816), William, David (1818 - 1862 - Whitesell Researcher Deege Holgate is a descendant.), Salina Eva, (b. 1822), Susan, (b. 1824), Mary Ann, Andrew, (1820 - 1848), James?. By his second wife, Mrs. FRANCIS W. HILL, John had a son, George Solon (b. 1848).
  5. JACOB LESHER, b. 17 Nov. 1799; d. 23 Aug. 1879; m. 25 May 1828, ANNA MARIA JACKSON.
  6. JOSEPH LESHER, b. ; m. 25 May 1828, SABRINA ROTH.
  7. WILLIAM LESHER, b.
  8. MARY LESHER, b. ; m. MICHAEL FRACE / FRAIS (Danish).
  9. SUSAN LESHER, b. ; m. 17 Nov. 1822, PAUL SCHABACH.
  10. LOUISA LESHER, b. ; unmarried.
  11. SARAH ANN LESHER, b. ; unmarried.

11. LYDIA2 WHITESELL (Andrew1) was born probably at Oxford Township, Sussex County (part that is now Warren County), New Jersey circa 1774 and died at Hope, Warren County, New Jersey, 17 February 1843.[11-1] She married circa 1800, JOHN HOWELL, son of Levi and Mary (Green) Howell.[11-2] John was born at Hope Township, Sussex County (part that is now Warren County) New Jersey, circa 1770 and died intestate at Hope, Warren County, New Jersey, 2 November 1843.[11-3] They are buried at the Hope Union Church Cemetery, Hope, New Jersey.

Lydia is named in her father's will written in 1808 and is bequeathed Eight dollars.

[Has John been located in the 1830 or 1840 Federal Census for NJ?]

John Howell died in testate Nov. 2, 1843. The administration of his estate was handled by Charles and Levi Howell. A group of deeds in Warren County 23:557-561 identifies seven of eight surviving children including Margaret, wife of Consider Cooke.

Children, all born at Hope, Sussex (now Warren County), New Jersey, all listed in deeds except Charity A. and John H.:

  1. MARGARET WHITESELL3 HOWELL, b. 8 May 1794; d. at Warren Co., NJ, 2 April 1874, aged 79 yrs., 10 mos. & 24 days; m. 29 June 1815, CONSIDER COOKE. He d. 8 Aug. 1875, aged 81 yrs., 9 mos, 7 days. Their g.s. are at the Free Union Cem., Mt. Lake, Warren Co., NJ. They had a least one child, Elizabeth, (6 June 1825 - 22 Jan. 1898). She is bur. with parents.
  2. MARY G. HOWELL, b. at Hope, NJ, 17 July 1797; d. Blairstown, Warren Co., NJ, 2 Nov. 1887; m. JOHN STRICKLAND. Her death certif. indicates that she was the dau. of John and Lydia (Whitesell) Howell and that she was b. at Hope, NJ. Mary are bur. at the Hope Union Church Cem. A Rev. Quail who d. while preaching a sermon at John and Lydia's house is bur. near her.
  3. CHARLES WESLEY HOWELL, b. ca. 1801; d. 11 Dec. 1875; bur. at Union Church Cem., Hope, NJ; m. SARAH LETSON. She was b. 1816; d. 26 May 1844. Both bur. at Hope Union Church Cem. He was a stone mason. They had 2 children; Ellen, (1838 - 1920) and John Wesley, (b. 1841).
  4. LEVI HOWELL, b. ca. 1803; d. 7 March 1886; bur. Union Church Cem., Hope, NJ; m. 14 Dec. 1850, HULDA P. WILCOX. She was b. 29 March 1815; d. 3 Dec. 1890. both bur. at the Hope Union Church Cem. He was a Farmer. They had 4 children; Millard Fillmore (b. 1852), Edward A. (b. 1854 - 1889)), Mary M. (b. 1856) and Anna O., (1860 - 1923).
  5. CHARITY A. HOWELL, b. 10 Feb, 1807; d. 27 Jan. 1891; bur. at the Union Church Cem., Hope, NJ. [Not listed in deeds but listed in census as sister to Levi]
  6. ABRAHAM S. HOWELL, b. ca. 1811; bur. at Union Church Cem., Hope, NJ; m. 15 Nov. 1832, RACHEL S. WEST, dau. of Johnathan and Martha West. She was b. at Hope, 1816; d. Polkville, NJ, 1884; both bur at the Hope Union Church Cem. They had 11 children; Caleb H. (b. 1833), John H. (b. 1835); m. 28 Sep. 1867, Hannah Ette Green (Whitesell Researcher Janel M. Howell is a descendant), Marshall, (b. 1838), Martha A. (b. 1842) Emily (b. 1843), Sarah Elizabeth, (b. ca. 1845), Abby Maria (b. 1848), William (b. 1851), Melvene F. (b. 1853) Catherine (b. 1860), and Abraham Brands (b. 1861).
  7. ASA JACOB HOWELL, b. at Hope, NJ, 1813; killed. at Johnsonburg, NJ, 8 Oct. 1856; bur. at Union Church Cem., Hope, NJ; m. ESTHER ANN HOPKINS. She was b. 9 June 1825 and d. 4 May 1881. Asa bur. at Hope Union Church Cem. and name given as "Asa Jacob." They had 5 children; Larhma Almeda, (1845 - 1868), John C., (1848 - 1939), Charles T., (1851 - 1927), Theodore Wesley, (1853 - 1908), Jennie Charity, (1857 - 1929).
  8. JOHN H. HOWELL, b. 1817, d. Hope, NJ, 12 Sept. 1894; bur. at Union Church Cem., Hope, NJ; m. ELIZABETH S. who was b. 1827. They had 4 children, bur. with parents; Lydia A., (1847 - 1848), Levi Henry, (1850 - 1868), Sarah L., (1851 - 1851), Emma M., (b. 1854 - aft 1870). [John H. is not listed in deeds- Is he son of John and Lydia?]
  9. ISAAC HOWELL, b. 1820; [named in deeds]