Abraham Joray was born to Isaac Joray and his second wife Marguerite Belat 19 March 1718 in Belprahon in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. He was christened at Moutier 20 March 1718. 6 August 1743 he was married Catherine Guerne, daughter of Jean Guerne the Mayor of Eschert. Abraham and Catherine lived at Belprahon until they came to America in 1754 on the Ship Nancy. He took the oath of allegiance at Philadelphia 14 September 1754.
By 1767 the Jurys had over 300 acres and were settling into their new home in Upper Paxton Township in what was then in Lancaster County, now Dauphin County. Abraham was involved with the community and church. He served as a soldier in the early years of the Revolutionary War, as did his surviving sons Samuel and Abraham Jr.
6 of the 9 children born to Abraham and Catherine were born in Belprahon and were christened in Moutier:
1. Marie (Mary) Elizabeth Joray b. 7 June 1744, m. (1) George Etzweiler, (2) Michael Shadle
2. Isaac Joray b. 24 December 1745, probably died in Switzerland before 1754.
3. Magdeleine Juray b. 18 December 1847, m. John Peter Will/Willier
4. Anne Marguerite Jorary b. 2 November 1749, m. Andrew Spangler.
5. Samuel Joray b. 18 August 1751, m. Hanna.
6. Abraham Joray Jr. b. 16 September 1753, m. (1) Marguerite Ulsh, (2) Elizabeth Bretz.
3 daughters were born either en-route or after they were settled in Pennsylvania.
7. Catherine Jury b. about 1755, m. John Sheesley.
8. Susanna Jury b. about 1756, m. Valentine Welker
9. Salome Jury b.. about 1761, m. Adam King/Konig Jr.
There is a little confusion about the death dates of Abraham and Catherine, but to follow the story of his will will clarify some of the confusion. The will is dated 15 February 1785 and his wife Catherine is mentioned as being deceased. Abraham probably died within the next few weeks because his two sons decided to change the deeds to be more generous to their sisters and their brother-in-laws. Their agreement was dated 10 March 1785 and would have undoubtedly happened after the death of their father. The will was proved 22 September 1785.
There is no stone for Abraham or Catherine, but they were shown to be involved with the church so were likely buried there.
By 1767 the Jurys had over 300 acres and were settling into their new home in Upper Paxton Township in what was then in Lancaster County, now Dauphin County. Abraham was involved with the community and church. He served as a soldier in the early years of the Revolutionary War, as did his surviving sons Samuel and Abraham Jr.
6 of the 9 children born to Abraham and Catherine were born in Belprahon and were christened in Moutier:
1. Marie (Mary) Elizabeth Joray b. 7 June 1744, m. (1) George Etzweiler, (2) Michael Shadle
2. Isaac Joray b. 24 December 1745, probably died in Switzerland before 1754.
3. Magdeleine Juray b. 18 December 1847, m. John Peter Will/Willier
4. Anne Marguerite Jorary b. 2 November 1749, m. Andrew Spangler.
5. Samuel Joray b. 18 August 1751, m. Hanna.
6. Abraham Joray Jr. b. 16 September 1753, m. (1) Marguerite Ulsh, (2) Elizabeth Bretz.
3 daughters were born either en-route or after they were settled in Pennsylvania.
7. Catherine Jury b. about 1755, m. John Sheesley.
8. Susanna Jury b. about 1756, m. Valentine Welker
9. Salome Jury b.. about 1761, m. Adam King/Konig Jr.
There is a little confusion about the death dates of Abraham and Catherine, but to follow the story of his will will clarify some of the confusion. The will is dated 15 February 1785 and his wife Catherine is mentioned as being deceased. Abraham probably died within the next few weeks because his two sons decided to change the deeds to be more generous to their sisters and their brother-in-laws. Their agreement was dated 10 March 1785 and would have undoubtedly happened after the death of their father. The will was proved 22 September 1785.
There is no stone for Abraham or Catherine, but they were shown to be involved with the church so were likely buried there.
Abraham Joray was born to Isaac Joray and his second wife Marguerite Belat 19 March 1718 in Belprahon in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. He was christened at Moutier 20 March 1718. 6 August 1743 he was married Catherine Guerne, daughter of Jean Guerne the Mayor of Eschert. Abraham and Catherine lived at Belprahon until they came to America in 1754 on the Ship Nancy. He took the oath of allegiance at Philadelphia 14 September 1754.
By 1767 the Jurys had over 300 acres and were settling into their new home in Upper Paxton Township in what was then in Lancaster County, now Dauphin County. Abraham was involved with the community and church. He served as a soldier in the early years of the Revolutionary War, as did his surviving sons Samuel and Abraham Jr.
6 of the 9 children born to Abraham and Catherine were born in Belprahon and were christened in Moutier:
1. Marie (Mary) Elizabeth Joray b. 7 June 1744, m. (1) George Etzweiler, (2) Michael Shadle
2. Isaac Joray b. 24 December 1745, probably died in Switzerland before 1754.
3. Magdeleine Juray b. 18 December 1847, m. John Peter Will/Willier
4. Anne Marguerite Jorary b. 2 November 1749, m. Andrew Spangler.
5. Samuel Joray b. 18 August 1751, m. Hanna.
6. Abraham Joray Jr. b. 16 September 1753, m. (1) Marguerite Ulsh, (2) Elizabeth Bretz.
3 daughters were born either en-route or after they were settled in Pennsylvania.
7. Catherine Jury b. about 1755, m. John Sheesley.
8. Susanna Jury b. about 1756, m. Valentine Welker
9. Salome Jury b.. about 1761, m. Adam King/Konig Jr.
There is a little confusion about the death dates of Abraham and Catherine, but to follow the story of his will will clarify some of the confusion. The will is dated 15 February 1785 and his wife Catherine is mentioned as being deceased. Abraham probably died within the next few weeks because his two sons decided to change the deeds to be more generous to their sisters and their brother-in-laws. Their agreement was dated 10 March 1785 and would have undoubtedly happened after the death of their father. The will was proved 22 September 1785.
There is no stone for Abraham or Catherine, but they were shown to be involved with the church so were likely buried there.
By 1767 the Jurys had over 300 acres and were settling into their new home in Upper Paxton Township in what was then in Lancaster County, now Dauphin County. Abraham was involved with the community and church. He served as a soldier in the early years of the Revolutionary War, as did his surviving sons Samuel and Abraham Jr.
6 of the 9 children born to Abraham and Catherine were born in Belprahon and were christened in Moutier:
1. Marie (Mary) Elizabeth Joray b. 7 June 1744, m. (1) George Etzweiler, (2) Michael Shadle
2. Isaac Joray b. 24 December 1745, probably died in Switzerland before 1754.
3. Magdeleine Juray b. 18 December 1847, m. John Peter Will/Willier
4. Anne Marguerite Jorary b. 2 November 1749, m. Andrew Spangler.
5. Samuel Joray b. 18 August 1751, m. Hanna.
6. Abraham Joray Jr. b. 16 September 1753, m. (1) Marguerite Ulsh, (2) Elizabeth Bretz.
3 daughters were born either en-route or after they were settled in Pennsylvania.
7. Catherine Jury b. about 1755, m. John Sheesley.
8. Susanna Jury b. about 1756, m. Valentine Welker
9. Salome Jury b.. about 1761, m. Adam King/Konig Jr.
There is a little confusion about the death dates of Abraham and Catherine, but to follow the story of his will will clarify some of the confusion. The will is dated 15 February 1785 and his wife Catherine is mentioned as being deceased. Abraham probably died within the next few weeks because his two sons decided to change the deeds to be more generous to their sisters and their brother-in-laws. Their agreement was dated 10 March 1785 and would have undoubtedly happened after the death of their father. The will was proved 22 September 1785.
There is no stone for Abraham or Catherine, but they were shown to be involved with the church so were likely buried there.
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