Researched and compiled by the Kartchner Brothers
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
Name: Christoph Johann Kirchner
Baptism Age: 0
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1788
Baptism Date: 17 Aug 1788
Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name: Saint Michael's and Zion Church
Father: Adam Kirchner | Mother: Sarah Kirchner
Children :
Caroline
Peter W.
Margaret [Webb/Purvis]
John C
Mark
William D
Sarah A [Pigg].
Occupation : Paper Maker
Contributing to Death : Excessive drinking
Several census listings have been discovered for the many variations of the family name, but due to lack of details, it is impossible to confirm that it relates to Christopher John Kartchner or his parents. The first confirmable listing is that one showed for his widow in 1830:
Census:
1830 Lower Merton, Montgomery Co., PA, Prudence Kartchnor and two daughters [M19-154/Page: 142/Line: 3].
Prudence followed the custom of the time and arranged "apprenticeships" for her young sons to help relieve her of the burdens of raising a large family.
It is unknown when his name became "Americanized" to John Christopher.
Based on what records that can be found for him, it would seem that he preferred to be called Christopher, rather than John.
The National Archives confirmed that Christopher [John] Kartchner was part of the Roxburough Militia organized and placed under a Colonel Thompson, Colonel Thompson's forces were at Camp at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania between Sept 1814 and Jan 1815. The National Archives show that Christopher [John] Kartchner mustered out and paid for service at discharge on January 2,1815 (several days before the Battle of New Orleans).
Notes:
1. Research of the the end of the War of 1812 contradicts his son's (William) autobiography. Various histories of the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans clearly state that: No Pennslyvania militia companies participated in a military engagement under Andrew Jackson at New Orleans unless they were a member of the US Regulars (7th and 44th US Infantry, 1st US Dragoons, US Marines, US Lt. Artillery). Rather they were employed in the defense of Philadelphia after the British attempted to destroy Washington DC by fire. Thousands of men were stationed with others from across eastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river below the city near Marcus Hook for a period of four months.
2. As a result of Christopher John's service in the Pennsylvania Militia during the War of 1812, during the summer of 1861, Prudence was able to file a second claim for and received Bounty Land Warrants 15050-40-50 & 9277412055 for 246 acres of land in Powesheak, Jasper County, IA.
3. The actual land warrant granting this land to Prudence noted that service was within Captain Hains Company of Pennsylvania Militia. [GLK 8/18/2019]
4. He was buried in an "unmarked grave" in 'Lot 64 Section 2 lower position', dates of death and burial are not on record at cemetery.
The card for this grave, Lot 64, indicates Charles G, Shafer was buried in the upper position of Section 2 on 8/24/1878; thereby indicating he was buried prior to this date. The owner is listed as Mrs. S.H. Shafer. A Mrs. Sara Ann Shafer is indicated as being buried in Section 1 upper in 1905. This indicates she was probably the last person buried in this Lot 64. I'm assuming she is the Mrs. S. H. Shafer listed as the owner. The original owner was listed as Peter W. Wallover [wife's cousin] who was buried in Section 1 lower In 1871. There are 5 other Shafers and one Unnie Leader, also buried in Lot 64.
5. One son has lead to a brick wall on many levels. The son, Peter W's ultimate fate has yet to be discovered. Several of his children have been documented, yet the last known reference for Peter is the 1860 census with his second wife. It is believed that he died about 1868 in either Iowa or Illinois.
[Researched and compiled by the Kartchner Brothers]
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
Name: Christoph Johann Kirchner
Baptism Age: 0
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1788
Baptism Date: 17 Aug 1788
Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name: Saint Michael's and Zion Church
Father: Adam Kirchner | Mother: Sarah Kirchner
Children :
Caroline
Peter W.
Margaret [Webb/Purvis]
John C
Mark
William D
Sarah A [Pigg].
Occupation : Paper Maker
Contributing to Death : Excessive drinking
Several census listings have been discovered for the many variations of the family name, but due to lack of details, it is impossible to confirm that it relates to Christopher John Kartchner or his parents. The first confirmable listing is that one showed for his widow in 1830:
Census:
1830 Lower Merton, Montgomery Co., PA, Prudence Kartchnor and two daughters [M19-154/Page: 142/Line: 3].
Prudence followed the custom of the time and arranged "apprenticeships" for her young sons to help relieve her of the burdens of raising a large family.
It is unknown when his name became "Americanized" to John Christopher.
Based on what records that can be found for him, it would seem that he preferred to be called Christopher, rather than John.
The National Archives confirmed that Christopher [John] Kartchner was part of the Roxburough Militia organized and placed under a Colonel Thompson, Colonel Thompson's forces were at Camp at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania between Sept 1814 and Jan 1815. The National Archives show that Christopher [John] Kartchner mustered out and paid for service at discharge on January 2,1815 (several days before the Battle of New Orleans).
Notes:
1. Research of the the end of the War of 1812 contradicts his son's (William) autobiography. Various histories of the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans clearly state that: No Pennslyvania militia companies participated in a military engagement under Andrew Jackson at New Orleans unless they were a member of the US Regulars (7th and 44th US Infantry, 1st US Dragoons, US Marines, US Lt. Artillery). Rather they were employed in the defense of Philadelphia after the British attempted to destroy Washington DC by fire. Thousands of men were stationed with others from across eastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river below the city near Marcus Hook for a period of four months.
2. As a result of Christopher John's service in the Pennsylvania Militia during the War of 1812, during the summer of 1861, Prudence was able to file a second claim for and received Bounty Land Warrants 15050-40-50 & 9277412055 for 246 acres of land in Powesheak, Jasper County, IA.
3. The actual land warrant granting this land to Prudence noted that service was within Captain Hains Company of Pennsylvania Militia. [GLK 8/18/2019]
4. He was buried in an "unmarked grave" in 'Lot 64 Section 2 lower position', dates of death and burial are not on record at cemetery.
The card for this grave, Lot 64, indicates Charles G, Shafer was buried in the upper position of Section 2 on 8/24/1878; thereby indicating he was buried prior to this date. The owner is listed as Mrs. S.H. Shafer. A Mrs. Sara Ann Shafer is indicated as being buried in Section 1 upper in 1905. This indicates she was probably the last person buried in this Lot 64. I'm assuming she is the Mrs. S. H. Shafer listed as the owner. The original owner was listed as Peter W. Wallover [wife's cousin] who was buried in Section 1 lower In 1871. There are 5 other Shafers and one Unnie Leader, also buried in Lot 64.
5. One son has lead to a brick wall on many levels. The son, Peter W's ultimate fate has yet to be discovered. Several of his children have been documented, yet the last known reference for Peter is the 1860 census with his second wife. It is believed that he died about 1868 in either Iowa or Illinois.
[Researched and compiled by the Kartchner Brothers]
Researched and compiled by the Kartchner Brothers
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
Name: Christoph Johann Kirchner
Baptism Age: 0
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1788
Baptism Date: 17 Aug 1788
Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name: Saint Michael's and Zion Church
Father: Adam Kirchner | Mother: Sarah Kirchner
Children :
Caroline
Peter W.
Margaret [Webb/Purvis]
John C
Mark
William D
Sarah A [Pigg].
Occupation : Paper Maker
Contributing to Death : Excessive drinking
Several census listings have been discovered for the many variations of the family name, but due to lack of details, it is impossible to confirm that it relates to Christopher John Kartchner or his parents. The first confirmable listing is that one showed for his widow in 1830:
Census:
1830 Lower Merton, Montgomery Co., PA, Prudence Kartchnor and two daughters [M19-154/Page: 142/Line: 3].
Prudence followed the custom of the time and arranged "apprenticeships" for her young sons to help relieve her of the burdens of raising a large family.
It is unknown when his name became "Americanized" to John Christopher.
Based on what records that can be found for him, it would seem that he preferred to be called Christopher, rather than John.
The National Archives confirmed that Christopher [John] Kartchner was part of the Roxburough Militia organized and placed under a Colonel Thompson, Colonel Thompson's forces were at Camp at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania between Sept 1814 and Jan 1815. The National Archives show that Christopher [John] Kartchner mustered out and paid for service at discharge on January 2,1815 (several days before the Battle of New Orleans).
Notes:
1. Research of the the end of the War of 1812 contradicts his son's (William) autobiography. Various histories of the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans clearly state that: No Pennslyvania militia companies participated in a military engagement under Andrew Jackson at New Orleans unless they were a member of the US Regulars (7th and 44th US Infantry, 1st US Dragoons, US Marines, US Lt. Artillery). Rather they were employed in the defense of Philadelphia after the British attempted to destroy Washington DC by fire. Thousands of men were stationed with others from across eastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river below the city near Marcus Hook for a period of four months.
2. As a result of Christopher John's service in the Pennsylvania Militia during the War of 1812, during the summer of 1861, Prudence was able to file a second claim for and received Bounty Land Warrants 15050-40-50 & 9277412055 for 246 acres of land in Powesheak, Jasper County, IA.
3. The actual land warrant granting this land to Prudence noted that service was within Captain Hains Company of Pennsylvania Militia. [GLK 8/18/2019]
4. He was buried in an "unmarked grave" in 'Lot 64 Section 2 lower position', dates of death and burial are not on record at cemetery.
The card for this grave, Lot 64, indicates Charles G, Shafer was buried in the upper position of Section 2 on 8/24/1878; thereby indicating he was buried prior to this date. The owner is listed as Mrs. S.H. Shafer. A Mrs. Sara Ann Shafer is indicated as being buried in Section 1 upper in 1905. This indicates she was probably the last person buried in this Lot 64. I'm assuming she is the Mrs. S. H. Shafer listed as the owner. The original owner was listed as Peter W. Wallover [wife's cousin] who was buried in Section 1 lower In 1871. There are 5 other Shafers and one Unnie Leader, also buried in Lot 64.
5. One son has lead to a brick wall on many levels. The son, Peter W's ultimate fate has yet to be discovered. Several of his children have been documented, yet the last known reference for Peter is the 1860 census with his second wife. It is believed that he died about 1868 in either Iowa or Illinois.
[Researched and compiled by the Kartchner Brothers]
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
Name: Christoph Johann Kirchner
Baptism Age: 0
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1788
Baptism Date: 17 Aug 1788
Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name: Saint Michael's and Zion Church
Father: Adam Kirchner | Mother: Sarah Kirchner
Children :
Caroline
Peter W.
Margaret [Webb/Purvis]
John C
Mark
William D
Sarah A [Pigg].
Occupation : Paper Maker
Contributing to Death : Excessive drinking
Several census listings have been discovered for the many variations of the family name, but due to lack of details, it is impossible to confirm that it relates to Christopher John Kartchner or his parents. The first confirmable listing is that one showed for his widow in 1830:
Census:
1830 Lower Merton, Montgomery Co., PA, Prudence Kartchnor and two daughters [M19-154/Page: 142/Line: 3].
Prudence followed the custom of the time and arranged "apprenticeships" for her young sons to help relieve her of the burdens of raising a large family.
It is unknown when his name became "Americanized" to John Christopher.
Based on what records that can be found for him, it would seem that he preferred to be called Christopher, rather than John.
The National Archives confirmed that Christopher [John] Kartchner was part of the Roxburough Militia organized and placed under a Colonel Thompson, Colonel Thompson's forces were at Camp at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania between Sept 1814 and Jan 1815. The National Archives show that Christopher [John] Kartchner mustered out and paid for service at discharge on January 2,1815 (several days before the Battle of New Orleans).
Notes:
1. Research of the the end of the War of 1812 contradicts his son's (William) autobiography. Various histories of the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans clearly state that: No Pennslyvania militia companies participated in a military engagement under Andrew Jackson at New Orleans unless they were a member of the US Regulars (7th and 44th US Infantry, 1st US Dragoons, US Marines, US Lt. Artillery). Rather they were employed in the defense of Philadelphia after the British attempted to destroy Washington DC by fire. Thousands of men were stationed with others from across eastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river below the city near Marcus Hook for a period of four months.
2. As a result of Christopher John's service in the Pennsylvania Militia during the War of 1812, during the summer of 1861, Prudence was able to file a second claim for and received Bounty Land Warrants 15050-40-50 & 9277412055 for 246 acres of land in Powesheak, Jasper County, IA.
3. The actual land warrant granting this land to Prudence noted that service was within Captain Hains Company of Pennsylvania Militia. [GLK 8/18/2019]
4. He was buried in an "unmarked grave" in 'Lot 64 Section 2 lower position', dates of death and burial are not on record at cemetery.
The card for this grave, Lot 64, indicates Charles G, Shafer was buried in the upper position of Section 2 on 8/24/1878; thereby indicating he was buried prior to this date. The owner is listed as Mrs. S.H. Shafer. A Mrs. Sara Ann Shafer is indicated as being buried in Section 1 upper in 1905. This indicates she was probably the last person buried in this Lot 64. I'm assuming she is the Mrs. S. H. Shafer listed as the owner. The original owner was listed as Peter W. Wallover [wife's cousin] who was buried in Section 1 lower In 1871. There are 5 other Shafers and one Unnie Leader, also buried in Lot 64.
5. One son has lead to a brick wall on many levels. The son, Peter W's ultimate fate has yet to be discovered. Several of his children have been documented, yet the last known reference for Peter is the 1860 census with his second wife. It is believed that he died about 1868 in either Iowa or Illinois.
[Researched and compiled by the Kartchner Brothers]
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