GRAVE IS MARKED BY A FIELDSTONE ONLY, PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A PHOTO. THERE IS NO INSCRIBED GRAVESTONE.
According to a transcription of a document dated 1800, Casper Schell was one of the early members of the Zion Lutheran Church in North Carolina. Descendants believe that Casper and Catherine Schell were buried at Zion Lutheran Church, although there are no inscribed headstones. Their daughter, Anna Magdelena Hahn was also buried here, and she does have an inscribed headstone.
The book SCHELL FAMILY - PIONEERS OF MISSOURI by GAYLE FOSTER was published in 2015 and includes additional research notes and biographies of Johannes Casper and Catherine. Available on Amazon.com.
PATRIOTIC SERVICE - AMERICAN REVOLUTION - DAR Ancestor #100651
Although Johannes Casper Schell was not a soldier in the Revolutionary War, he is considered a patriot by the DAR, because he supported the cause and sold mutton on credit to the militia.
http://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A100651
NAME: The first name of Johann or Johannes was on the Immigration & Oath of Allegiance record, although it is difficult to read. All other records simply record his name as Casper, Kasper, or Gasper Schell/Shell.
AGE & YEAR OF BIRTH: No records have been found that give the age or exact birthdate of Casper Schell. The age of Casper has been estimated based upon his date of immigration and oath of allegiance, date of first attempted purchase of land, estimated marriage date, and the age of their oldest children.
PARENTS AND BIRTH PLACE OF JOHANNES CASPER SCHELL - SEVERAL POSSIBILITIES - If one accepts Johannes Casper Schell as the full name of our immigrant ancestor, and his birthdate as approximately 1722, then there are several POSSIBLE ANCESTORS and locations of birth. Additional research and Y-DNA analysis is needed.
1) Hendrik Schell of Amsterdam, Netherlands - Dr. Harvey Shell of Missouri, a descendant of Johannes Casper Schell, said his family tradition stated that Johannes Casper Schell was Holland Dutch. Dr. Shell hired a professional genealogist in the Netherlands, Erika Niederhander, and she located the following baptismal record that possibly is a match for Johannes Casper Schell. The baptism of Jan (short for Johann) Schell, son of Hendrik Schell was recorded 26 JAN 1725 at the Old Kirk in Amsterdam. The church and the baptismal font still exist. It is interesting to note that the name Hendrik (Henry) was repeated in descendants of Johannes Casper Schell. Dr. Harvey Shell of Missouri maintained a website for several years and shared his research and family information. He distributed DVDs with family history information to interested parties. The author obtained a DVD in 2009.
2) Other Schell families in Germany - Johannes Casper Schell may have come from the Palatinate area of Germany. Many people left this area, because of war, severe winter, and religious persecution. At least six individuals named Johannes Casper Schell (or something similar) were christened in Germany between 1710 and 1730, according to a search of the data base GERMAN BIRTHS AND BAPTISMS 1558-1898 that is available on familysearch.org. All of these individuals should be researched.
3) Petro Schild of Ettringen, Germany - A few years ago two individuals posted claims on several online genealogy forums saying they had found the parents of Johannes Casper Schell: the Petro Schild family of Ettringen, Rhineland Prussia, Deutschland (Germany). They did not offer any research notes or explanation of why or how they came to this conclusion. Several questions seem obvious - Why the name change from Schild to Schell, and why wasn't the name Peter (Petro) repeated in later generations of the family? This Petro Schild theory has been widely circulated, but it remains an unproven theory.
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DNA ANALYSIS - Since we have not found an existing paper trail that provides Johannes Casper Schell's exact birthdate, birthplace, or names of his parents, our best chance to identify our early Schell ancestors and origin is Y-DNA analysis and comparison. A Shell/Schell Y-DNA project has been established, and in 2017 four descendants of Johannes Casper (through Casper II and Charles Frederick lines) have contributed DNA. Male Schell/Shell family members descending from the other sons (Johannes/John, Henry, Michael) as well as male direct descendants of POSSIBLE ANCESTORS are strongly encouraged to contribute DNA and participate in the Schell/Shell Y-DNA project.
If you would like to view the Y-DNA comparisons and matches, or would like to contribute funds to be used to test targeted individuals, please visit the SHELL SURNAME PROJECT website. Here is a link to the SHELL SURNAME PROJECT: http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/shell/results
DNA TESTING COMPANY – Family Tree DNA offers all kinds of DNA testing and is a favorite DNA resource for family historians. The Y-DNA 67 or 111 test is recommended. Here is contact information: Family Tree DNA, 1445 North Loop West, Suite 820, Houston, Texas, 77008. Their phone number is 713-868-1438.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.familytreedna.com
According to a transcription of a document dated 1800, Casper Schell was one of the early members of the Zion Lutheran Church in North Carolina. Descendants believe that Casper and Catherine Schell were buried at Zion Lutheran Church, although there are no inscribed headstones. Their daughter, Anna Magdelena Hahn was also buried here, and she does have an inscribed headstone.
The book SCHELL FAMILY - PIONEERS OF MISSOURI by GAYLE FOSTER was published in 2015 and includes additional research notes and biographies of Johannes Casper and Catherine. Available on Amazon.com.
PATRIOTIC SERVICE - AMERICAN REVOLUTION - DAR Ancestor #100651
Although Johannes Casper Schell was not a soldier in the Revolutionary War, he is considered a patriot by the DAR, because he supported the cause and sold mutton on credit to the militia.
http://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A100651
NAME: The first name of Johann or Johannes was on the Immigration & Oath of Allegiance record, although it is difficult to read. All other records simply record his name as Casper, Kasper, or Gasper Schell/Shell.
AGE & YEAR OF BIRTH: No records have been found that give the age or exact birthdate of Casper Schell. The age of Casper has been estimated based upon his date of immigration and oath of allegiance, date of first attempted purchase of land, estimated marriage date, and the age of their oldest children.
PARENTS AND BIRTH PLACE OF JOHANNES CASPER SCHELL - SEVERAL POSSIBILITIES - If one accepts Johannes Casper Schell as the full name of our immigrant ancestor, and his birthdate as approximately 1722, then there are several POSSIBLE ANCESTORS and locations of birth. Additional research and Y-DNA analysis is needed.
1) Hendrik Schell of Amsterdam, Netherlands - Dr. Harvey Shell of Missouri, a descendant of Johannes Casper Schell, said his family tradition stated that Johannes Casper Schell was Holland Dutch. Dr. Shell hired a professional genealogist in the Netherlands, Erika Niederhander, and she located the following baptismal record that possibly is a match for Johannes Casper Schell. The baptism of Jan (short for Johann) Schell, son of Hendrik Schell was recorded 26 JAN 1725 at the Old Kirk in Amsterdam. The church and the baptismal font still exist. It is interesting to note that the name Hendrik (Henry) was repeated in descendants of Johannes Casper Schell. Dr. Harvey Shell of Missouri maintained a website for several years and shared his research and family information. He distributed DVDs with family history information to interested parties. The author obtained a DVD in 2009.
2) Other Schell families in Germany - Johannes Casper Schell may have come from the Palatinate area of Germany. Many people left this area, because of war, severe winter, and religious persecution. At least six individuals named Johannes Casper Schell (or something similar) were christened in Germany between 1710 and 1730, according to a search of the data base GERMAN BIRTHS AND BAPTISMS 1558-1898 that is available on familysearch.org. All of these individuals should be researched.
3) Petro Schild of Ettringen, Germany - A few years ago two individuals posted claims on several online genealogy forums saying they had found the parents of Johannes Casper Schell: the Petro Schild family of Ettringen, Rhineland Prussia, Deutschland (Germany). They did not offer any research notes or explanation of why or how they came to this conclusion. Several questions seem obvious - Why the name change from Schild to Schell, and why wasn't the name Peter (Petro) repeated in later generations of the family? This Petro Schild theory has been widely circulated, but it remains an unproven theory.
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DNA ANALYSIS - Since we have not found an existing paper trail that provides Johannes Casper Schell's exact birthdate, birthplace, or names of his parents, our best chance to identify our early Schell ancestors and origin is Y-DNA analysis and comparison. A Shell/Schell Y-DNA project has been established, and in 2017 four descendants of Johannes Casper (through Casper II and Charles Frederick lines) have contributed DNA. Male Schell/Shell family members descending from the other sons (Johannes/John, Henry, Michael) as well as male direct descendants of POSSIBLE ANCESTORS are strongly encouraged to contribute DNA and participate in the Schell/Shell Y-DNA project.
If you would like to view the Y-DNA comparisons and matches, or would like to contribute funds to be used to test targeted individuals, please visit the SHELL SURNAME PROJECT website. Here is a link to the SHELL SURNAME PROJECT: http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/shell/results
DNA TESTING COMPANY – Family Tree DNA offers all kinds of DNA testing and is a favorite DNA resource for family historians. The Y-DNA 67 or 111 test is recommended. Here is contact information: Family Tree DNA, 1445 North Loop West, Suite 820, Houston, Texas, 77008. Their phone number is 713-868-1438.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.familytreedna.com
GRAVE IS MARKED BY A FIELDSTONE ONLY, PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A PHOTO. THERE IS NO INSCRIBED GRAVESTONE.
According to a transcription of a document dated 1800, Casper Schell was one of the early members of the Zion Lutheran Church in North Carolina. Descendants believe that Casper and Catherine Schell were buried at Zion Lutheran Church, although there are no inscribed headstones. Their daughter, Anna Magdelena Hahn was also buried here, and she does have an inscribed headstone.
The book SCHELL FAMILY - PIONEERS OF MISSOURI by GAYLE FOSTER was published in 2015 and includes additional research notes and biographies of Johannes Casper and Catherine. Available on Amazon.com.
PATRIOTIC SERVICE - AMERICAN REVOLUTION - DAR Ancestor #100651
Although Johannes Casper Schell was not a soldier in the Revolutionary War, he is considered a patriot by the DAR, because he supported the cause and sold mutton on credit to the militia.
http://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A100651
NAME: The first name of Johann or Johannes was on the Immigration & Oath of Allegiance record, although it is difficult to read. All other records simply record his name as Casper, Kasper, or Gasper Schell/Shell.
AGE & YEAR OF BIRTH: No records have been found that give the age or exact birthdate of Casper Schell. The age of Casper has been estimated based upon his date of immigration and oath of allegiance, date of first attempted purchase of land, estimated marriage date, and the age of their oldest children.
PARENTS AND BIRTH PLACE OF JOHANNES CASPER SCHELL - SEVERAL POSSIBILITIES - If one accepts Johannes Casper Schell as the full name of our immigrant ancestor, and his birthdate as approximately 1722, then there are several POSSIBLE ANCESTORS and locations of birth. Additional research and Y-DNA analysis is needed.
1) Hendrik Schell of Amsterdam, Netherlands - Dr. Harvey Shell of Missouri, a descendant of Johannes Casper Schell, said his family tradition stated that Johannes Casper Schell was Holland Dutch. Dr. Shell hired a professional genealogist in the Netherlands, Erika Niederhander, and she located the following baptismal record that possibly is a match for Johannes Casper Schell. The baptism of Jan (short for Johann) Schell, son of Hendrik Schell was recorded 26 JAN 1725 at the Old Kirk in Amsterdam. The church and the baptismal font still exist. It is interesting to note that the name Hendrik (Henry) was repeated in descendants of Johannes Casper Schell. Dr. Harvey Shell of Missouri maintained a website for several years and shared his research and family information. He distributed DVDs with family history information to interested parties. The author obtained a DVD in 2009.
2) Other Schell families in Germany - Johannes Casper Schell may have come from the Palatinate area of Germany. Many people left this area, because of war, severe winter, and religious persecution. At least six individuals named Johannes Casper Schell (or something similar) were christened in Germany between 1710 and 1730, according to a search of the data base GERMAN BIRTHS AND BAPTISMS 1558-1898 that is available on familysearch.org. All of these individuals should be researched.
3) Petro Schild of Ettringen, Germany - A few years ago two individuals posted claims on several online genealogy forums saying they had found the parents of Johannes Casper Schell: the Petro Schild family of Ettringen, Rhineland Prussia, Deutschland (Germany). They did not offer any research notes or explanation of why or how they came to this conclusion. Several questions seem obvious - Why the name change from Schild to Schell, and why wasn't the name Peter (Petro) repeated in later generations of the family? This Petro Schild theory has been widely circulated, but it remains an unproven theory.
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DNA ANALYSIS - Since we have not found an existing paper trail that provides Johannes Casper Schell's exact birthdate, birthplace, or names of his parents, our best chance to identify our early Schell ancestors and origin is Y-DNA analysis and comparison. A Shell/Schell Y-DNA project has been established, and in 2017 four descendants of Johannes Casper (through Casper II and Charles Frederick lines) have contributed DNA. Male Schell/Shell family members descending from the other sons (Johannes/John, Henry, Michael) as well as male direct descendants of POSSIBLE ANCESTORS are strongly encouraged to contribute DNA and participate in the Schell/Shell Y-DNA project.
If you would like to view the Y-DNA comparisons and matches, or would like to contribute funds to be used to test targeted individuals, please visit the SHELL SURNAME PROJECT website. Here is a link to the SHELL SURNAME PROJECT: http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/shell/results
DNA TESTING COMPANY – Family Tree DNA offers all kinds of DNA testing and is a favorite DNA resource for family historians. The Y-DNA 67 or 111 test is recommended. Here is contact information: Family Tree DNA, 1445 North Loop West, Suite 820, Houston, Texas, 77008. Their phone number is 713-868-1438.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.familytreedna.com
According to a transcription of a document dated 1800, Casper Schell was one of the early members of the Zion Lutheran Church in North Carolina. Descendants believe that Casper and Catherine Schell were buried at Zion Lutheran Church, although there are no inscribed headstones. Their daughter, Anna Magdelena Hahn was also buried here, and she does have an inscribed headstone.
The book SCHELL FAMILY - PIONEERS OF MISSOURI by GAYLE FOSTER was published in 2015 and includes additional research notes and biographies of Johannes Casper and Catherine. Available on Amazon.com.
PATRIOTIC SERVICE - AMERICAN REVOLUTION - DAR Ancestor #100651
Although Johannes Casper Schell was not a soldier in the Revolutionary War, he is considered a patriot by the DAR, because he supported the cause and sold mutton on credit to the militia.
http://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A100651
NAME: The first name of Johann or Johannes was on the Immigration & Oath of Allegiance record, although it is difficult to read. All other records simply record his name as Casper, Kasper, or Gasper Schell/Shell.
AGE & YEAR OF BIRTH: No records have been found that give the age or exact birthdate of Casper Schell. The age of Casper has been estimated based upon his date of immigration and oath of allegiance, date of first attempted purchase of land, estimated marriage date, and the age of their oldest children.
PARENTS AND BIRTH PLACE OF JOHANNES CASPER SCHELL - SEVERAL POSSIBILITIES - If one accepts Johannes Casper Schell as the full name of our immigrant ancestor, and his birthdate as approximately 1722, then there are several POSSIBLE ANCESTORS and locations of birth. Additional research and Y-DNA analysis is needed.
1) Hendrik Schell of Amsterdam, Netherlands - Dr. Harvey Shell of Missouri, a descendant of Johannes Casper Schell, said his family tradition stated that Johannes Casper Schell was Holland Dutch. Dr. Shell hired a professional genealogist in the Netherlands, Erika Niederhander, and she located the following baptismal record that possibly is a match for Johannes Casper Schell. The baptism of Jan (short for Johann) Schell, son of Hendrik Schell was recorded 26 JAN 1725 at the Old Kirk in Amsterdam. The church and the baptismal font still exist. It is interesting to note that the name Hendrik (Henry) was repeated in descendants of Johannes Casper Schell. Dr. Harvey Shell of Missouri maintained a website for several years and shared his research and family information. He distributed DVDs with family history information to interested parties. The author obtained a DVD in 2009.
2) Other Schell families in Germany - Johannes Casper Schell may have come from the Palatinate area of Germany. Many people left this area, because of war, severe winter, and religious persecution. At least six individuals named Johannes Casper Schell (or something similar) were christened in Germany between 1710 and 1730, according to a search of the data base GERMAN BIRTHS AND BAPTISMS 1558-1898 that is available on familysearch.org. All of these individuals should be researched.
3) Petro Schild of Ettringen, Germany - A few years ago two individuals posted claims on several online genealogy forums saying they had found the parents of Johannes Casper Schell: the Petro Schild family of Ettringen, Rhineland Prussia, Deutschland (Germany). They did not offer any research notes or explanation of why or how they came to this conclusion. Several questions seem obvious - Why the name change from Schild to Schell, and why wasn't the name Peter (Petro) repeated in later generations of the family? This Petro Schild theory has been widely circulated, but it remains an unproven theory.
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DNA ANALYSIS - Since we have not found an existing paper trail that provides Johannes Casper Schell's exact birthdate, birthplace, or names of his parents, our best chance to identify our early Schell ancestors and origin is Y-DNA analysis and comparison. A Shell/Schell Y-DNA project has been established, and in 2017 four descendants of Johannes Casper (through Casper II and Charles Frederick lines) have contributed DNA. Male Schell/Shell family members descending from the other sons (Johannes/John, Henry, Michael) as well as male direct descendants of POSSIBLE ANCESTORS are strongly encouraged to contribute DNA and participate in the Schell/Shell Y-DNA project.
If you would like to view the Y-DNA comparisons and matches, or would like to contribute funds to be used to test targeted individuals, please visit the SHELL SURNAME PROJECT website. Here is a link to the SHELL SURNAME PROJECT: http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/shell/results
DNA TESTING COMPANY – Family Tree DNA offers all kinds of DNA testing and is a favorite DNA resource for family historians. The Y-DNA 67 or 111 test is recommended. Here is contact information: Family Tree DNA, 1445 North Loop West, Suite 820, Houston, Texas, 77008. Their phone number is 713-868-1438.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.familytreedna.com
