bentz.gen2

2nd generation in America BENTZ; Peter BENTZ

NOT DONE

1 Peter** ì[Hans Peter] [John Peter] [Johan Peter] BENTZ^1,2,3,4,5
Birth: 8 Sep 17586
Death: 6 May 1823, Conewago Township, York Co., Penna ìin his 65th yearî^6,7
Burial: Quickel's Cemetery, Conewago Twp.⁸

QUICKELíS CHURCH Located at the intersection of Canal Road & the Susquehanna Trail, sw of Dover & west of York. Address: Quickel Evangelical Lutheran Church 60 Canal Road Extended Conewago Twp, York Co., PA.

Bapt: 25 Nov 1759, by Jacob Lischy; York Co., PA^9,10
Alias: Johan Peter in his baptismal record/ Peter Benss In His Daughter Mariaís Marriage Record/Peter Pens in dtr Susannaís bapt record/ Hans Peter Benns In Tombstone Inscription/ Janeís notes call him John Peter with same data
Father: Johannes** BENTZ (1707-1778)
Mother: Maria Magdalena** (->1770)
Spouse: Anna Maria**îMaryî HUMICKHAUSEN^19,4
Birth: 13 Aug 1761, [of Manchester Twp., York Co.]^20,21
Death: 7 Aug 184²⁶
Father: John HUMICKHAUSEN or HUMRICKHOUSE (-1772)
Mother: Barbara
Marr: 4 Dec 1774, Lancaster, PA, First Reformed CongregationÝ^22,23

Children:
Catharine [Catharina] (1783-)
Peter [likely died young] (1784-<1800)
Anna Maria (1785-)
Elizabeth (1788-)
Michael (1790-1858)
John (1792-1871)
Susanna (1797-)

Johan Peter in his baptismal record as provided by one source, but the transcription at Evidences of Bentz/Pentz family in York County shows Lischy called him John Peter and reads ìp 135 12. John Peter, son of John & Maria Magdalena Bens, bp N 25 1759.î¹¹ / Peter Benss In His Daughter Mariaís Marriage Record/Peter Pens in dtr Susannaís bapt record/ Hans Peter Benns In Tombstone Inscription/ Janeís notes call him John Peter Bentz with same data on birth, death but ascending apparantly to Michael (who is in fact his brother IF the source referring to Lishyís records is accurate)
Peter Bentz appears to have died intestate, and the orphanís dockets give some information on his wife and progeny.
According to Lishyís records, Peter was Hans Peter and a son of Johannes and wife Maria Magdalena. 12 Janeís records (based on work of Charles Bentz Hamme lived 1860s to 1940s) show Peter is son of Michael, herein presented as brother to Peter.¹³
Jane¹⁴provided me with the transcription of her grandmotherís notes, the grandmother relying on work of Charles Bentz Hamme born 1860s ¹⁵. Jane has just started her own geneology pursuit at the time she wrote to me 020502, and shows her records as above described and naming this Peter as John Peter, same birth and death dates, same wife, but ascending apparantly to Michael (who is in fact his brother IF the source referring to Lishyís records is accurate) and with no reference to the name Hans Peter under which Peter is sometimes found. [This discrepancy in names, however is not of great concern. Hans, a nickname for Johannes, could be the source of the confusion].
In Janeís data The children match up with all my research, as do the birth, death and burial data for he and his wife ...and I am including here the relevant extract from Janeís email, but caution I FEEL MORE SECURE THIS WAS A BROTHER AND NOT SON TO MICHAEL based on data involving primary sources. See excerpt from Janeís email in entirity as related to this entry and below , a small transcription of which follows in first paragraph, the bulk of which appears at end of text.

Revolutionary Service:
Peter Bentz ìserved as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see Prowellís History,p. 273)
He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp. Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for 16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.î16 [The above would indicate he served with Col Michael Swopeís Flying Brigade, I believe]

Estate at time of Death and the substantiation for children listed:
Peter Bentz of Conewago Twp. died May 6 1823 in his 65th year. (York Recorder, My 13 1823).6
If he is the Peter Bentz who died intestate below, which he appears to be since the death dates are right in line, then he and Anna Maria HUMICKHAUSEN had 5 children mentioned in the docket found below at the time of Peterís death . There is also a daughter listed in the baptismal records of Quickelís Church who is not mentioned in the docket (Anna Maria Bens) and a son (Peter) found in the baptismal records of Yorkís Christ Lutheran also not mentioned in the docket. Four children are mentioned in the birth and baptismal records of Quickelís union, while Susannahís birth and baptism appears in Straherís Lutheran in Dover Township and Peterís in Christ Lutheran. Two of their 5 children are listed in records of marriage for the first reformed church of York, while Catharineís Marriage is found at Christ Lutheran Church, York Penna.
---Is this he? It appears to be so:
ìOrphans Court Dockets:
O 69 Ag 4 1823. Petition sets forth that Peter Bentz of Conewago Township intestate left widow Mary,issue: Michael, John, Catharine wife of John Fry, Elizabeth wife of George Shettle, Susanna wife of John Reeser. Own plantation of 250 acres, tract of 150 acres of woodland along Big Conewago. Inquest awarded. ì
from Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935) http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm

ìAdministrative Bonds:
2H 17 My 10, 1823. Estate of Peter Bentz of Conewago Township. Michael of York Borough & John Bentz of Hellam Township, administrators, sons of decedent. Tenet in $2000. Widow renounced. Inventory & Vendue List filed Ag 20 1823. ì
from Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935) ^{61 [http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm]}

I. Adminstrators', Executors' and Guardians' Accounts
My 28 1824 Peter Bentz of Conewago Township (1st account)6
{assuming this is also he}:
Mr 3 1830 Peter Bentz of Conewago Township (2nd account) Balance of $981.76-3/4.6

Evidence of Existence Manchester Twp and Conewago.:
[from Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935) ^{61 [http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm]}

ìDeeds:

2A 366 S 9 1780. Estate of Peter Gootline gives deed to Peter Bentz for land along Little Conewago in Manchester Twp. bought by grantee on Ap 9 1764, for L345.î^{6[http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm]}

3H 20 F 28 1824. Admr. of Peter Bentz late of Conewago Twp. yeoman: to Michael Shettle: for $142.36: 18 acres 90 perches in Conewago Twp. bought by decedent not earlier than 1789.^{6[http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm]}
http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm

3J 63 F 28 1824. Admrs. of Peter Bentz of Conewago Twp. yeoman: to Frederick Byers: for $64.: 8 acres in Conewago Twp., part of tract bought from John Elder in 1790.^{6[http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm]}

Charles Bentz Hammeís work shows ìWhile living in that part of Newberry Twp. Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for 16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.î¹⁵

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Janeís transcription of her copy of work of her grandmother and relying on John bentz Hamme born 1860s, living 1940s.
Italicized notations are MY notes regarding the info.
ìTHE JOHN BENTZ DESCENDANTS AS COMPILED BY JOHN BENTZ HAMME....
(3)John Peter Bentz b. in W. Manchester Twp. September 8,1758 and died in Conewago Twp. May 6,1823. He married Anna Maria Humerichouse,daughter of John and Barbara Humerichouse, of Manchester Twp., York Co., Pa, where she was born August 13,1761. She died August 7,1842. They are both buried in the old cemetery at Quickelís Church in Conewago Twp.,York Co., Pa.

He served as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He
saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin
Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see Prowellís History,p. 273)

He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp. Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for 16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.
They had issue as follows:

(4) Catherine Bentz b. Dec. 5,1783, bapt. August 8,1784, She married John Frey and together they went west, destination unknown.
{Birth confirmed in Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, marriage Confirmed in orphans dockets }
(4)Anna Marie Bentz b. November 9,1785, bapt. February 12,1786. She married a Balmet, believe her home was Mechanicsburg, Pa. Believe she had a daughter Mary who married a Miller.
{her birth is confirmed in Bapt/birth records for Quickel's union..not mentioned in orphan's dockets. Marriage entirely from Jane}
(4) Susanna Bentz b. August 9,1799, bapt. September 8,1799, she married Aug. 1,1816 John Rieser.
{Birth confirmed Strayer's (Salem) Reformed Church, Dover Township, Marriage confirmed in orphans dockets}
(4) Elizabeth Bentz b.June 6,1788, bapt. June 29,1788, she married George Shettle November 22,1808. They had at least one son, Samuel, who went West, but later returned. It is thought Albert Shettle at N. York is a descendent.
{birth confirmed Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed records, marriage confirmed in Orphan's dockets}
(4)Michael Bentz the oldest son of John Peter and Anna, b. April 1,1790 in Conewage Twp. York Co.,Pa., bapt June 7,1790, was married by Rev. Dr. Schmucker, Apr. 14,1818 to Ann Quickel, daughter of John Quickel and Elizabeth Brenneman of Manchester Twp. Where she was born a twin to Christian Quickel, Dec 5,1802. The Bentz's lived in York, at the second home west from Duke St. , on Market St.,. where the Yorktown Hotel now (1944) stands, where he died June 2,1856. She died May 20,1882, both were buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Old section.
{Confirmed in Keller Bible as son, and as husband in same source, confirmed by birth In Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp, marriage confirmed in Christ Lutheran records}
(4)John Bentz, son of John Peter and Anna Maria Humerichouse Bentz, was b. November 21,1792, in Conewage Twp., bapt. May 18,1793, he died April 21,1871 in Manchester Borough. He was married by Rev. Dr. Schmucker September 18,1823, to Magdalena Blessing, daughter of Philip and Sarah Kline Blessing of Hellam Twp., York Co., Pa. April 29,1803 and died February 4,1862. They are both buried in the Lutheran Cemetery at Manchester , York Co., Pa.î17,18
{Confirmed as son in Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, confirmed by Marriage Christ Lutheran}
(Missing children:
PETER: born 24 Mar 1784, baptized 21 Jun 1784
Likely died young. He is found in baptismal records of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, is not mentioned in orphan's dockets. Not in 1800 census if census is correctly reflecting THIS family; No further info.

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Land records:
ì3H 20 F 28 1824. Admr. of Peter Bentz late of Conewago
            Twp. yeoman: to Michael Shettle: for $142.36:
            18 acres 90 perches in Conewago Twp. bought
            by decedent not earlier than 1789.î⁶

3J 63 F 28 1824. Admrs. of Peter Bentz of Conewago Twp.
            yeoman: to Frederick Byers: for $64.: 8 acres in
            Conewago Twp., part of tract bought from John
            Elder in 1790.⁶

Release:
ì3L 438 Ap 7 1832. John Frey & Catharine his wife,
            George Shettle & Elizabeth his wife, the wives
            being daughters of late Peter Bentz of Conewago
            Twp.: to estate of Peter Bentz: for $593.02-
            1/4 for each wife: a release. Mary Bentz
            widow of said Peter releases for $552.63 in fullî⁶

FOR FURTHER RESEARCH
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2A 366 S 9 1780. Estate of Peter Gootline gives deed
            to Peter Bentz for land along Little Conewago in
            Manchester Twp. bought by grantee on Ap 9 1764,
            for L345.⁶

2J 370 Ja 27 1794. Jacob Bentz of Dover Twp. yeoman &
            Elizabeth his wife: to Peter Bentz of Newberry
            Twp. yeoman: for L120: 26-1/2 acres bought
            Ag 10 1790 from David Martin & Rebecca his
            wife (in Dover Twp.).⁶

http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm
FOR FURTHER RESEARCH and compiled over much time researching the line; Some of this no longer relates to this Peter Bentz as he is more or less identified; However it is kept here for future reference:
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ÝFrom search in Genforum:
1800 PA Census Index pg year age range
ÝBentz, Jacob PA LANCASTER CO. Ý 192 1800 Ý Ý 00010-1001000 Ý
ÝBentz, Peter PA LANCASTER CO. Ý 192 1800 Ý Ý 10001-1201000 Ý

From Ancestry.com:
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Peter Bentz ÝView Image OnlineôÝ State: PA Year: 1790
Ý County: Lancaster Image: 0867
Ý Township: Cocalico Roll:Ý M637_8
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FOR FURTHER RESEARCH:
Possible relation-i think this is a long shot and have found no way yet to link these families
: (evidences of the Bentz family.....http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm)
     E 149 Johan Philieb Bentz of York Town, yeoman.
            dated Ag 26 1780        probated Ja 9, 1781
            wife Mary Elizabeth
            issue Henry, Peter, Philip, Peter, Christian,
               Elizabeth wife of Michael Hahn, Margaret wife
               of Henry Yessler, Rosina wife of John Hahn
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FOR FURTHER RESEARCH:
Bentz, Peter
Date:ÝÝDec 4, 1774 ÝÝÝÝ
Event:ÝÝMarriage ÝÝÝÝ
Record ID:ÝÝ308257 ÝÝÝÝ
Relation:ÝÝGroom ÝÝÝÝ
Location:ÝÝLancaster Co., PA ÝÝÝÝ
Church:ÝÝFirst Reformed Congregation at Lancaster, PA ÝÝÝÝ
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Census Entries Is this he?: NO, Seems there was another Peter Bentz of Dover. So all of this is bogus, but kept for future link to this Peter Bentz with all my notations as if he were MY Peter Bentz of Conewago.
Census 1800 for Dover Township, York Co., Penna showing Peter Bentz and those in his household. This yearís census entries were: Name of Head of Houshold (Peter Bentz) .
Free white males: Under 10 (2), [Michael would have been 10 this year, John turning 8)
10-15 (0),
16-25 (0) , Peter is missing, he would be turning 16 this year
25-44 (1), over 45 (0) ,
Free white females: Under 10 (2), Susanna turned three this year, and another unidentified daughter?
10-15 (2), anna Maria (born Nov 9 1785) and Elizabeth (born Jan 1788)
16-25 (0),
25-44 (1), Mary Humrickhouse, Peterís wife
over 45 (0) ,
all other free persons (0) ,
Slaves (0).

Spouse: Anna Maria**îMaryî HUMICKHAUSEN^19,4
Birth: 13 Aug 1761, [of Manchester Twp., York Co.]^20,21
Death: 7 Aug 184²⁶
Father: John** HUMICKHAUSEN/ HUMRICKHOUSE (-1772)
Mother: Barbara**
Marr: 4 Dec 1774, Lancaster, PA, First Reformed CongregationÝ^22,23

Children:
Catharine [Catharina] (1783-)
Peter [likely died young] (1784-<1800)
Anna Maria (1785-)
Elizabeth (1788-)
Michael** (1790-1858)
John (1792-1871)
Susanna (1797-)

1.1 Catharine [Catharina] BENTZ^24,25
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Birth: 5 Dec 1783, ìof Dover Townshipî^26,27,28
Bapt: Apr 1784, York County, Pa; Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township,²⁹
Alias: Catharina30

Found in Orphans Court Dockets in relation to fatherís intestate death:
ìOrphans Court Dockets:
O 69 Ag 4 1823. Petition sets forth that Peter Bentz of Conewago Township intestate left widow Mary,issue: Michael, John, Catharine wife of John Fry, Elizabeth wife of George Shettle, Susanna wife of John Reeser. Own plantation of 250 acres, tract of 150 acres of woodland along Big Conewago. Inquest awarded. ì from Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935) http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm

Administrative Bonds:
2H 17 My 10, 1823. Estate of Peter Bentz of Conewago Township. Michael of York Borough & John Bentz of Hellam Township, administrators, sons of decedent. Tenet in $2000. Widow renounced. Inventory & Vendue List filed Ag 20 1823.
from Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935) ⁸³

Deeds:
3L 438 Ap 7 1832. John Frey & Catharine his wife, George Shettle & Elizabeth his wife, the wives being daughters of late Peter Bentz of Conewago Twp.: to estate of Peter Bentz: for $593.02- 1/4 for each wife: a release. Mary Bentz widow of said Peter releases for $552.63 in full.⁸³

Birth and Baptismal Data:
Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803. Ancestry.com data base
Name: Bens, Catharina
Description: Baptized
Event: Baptism
Date: Ý April 1784
Place: York Co., PA
Name: Bens, Peter
Description: Father
Name: Bens, Anna Maria
Description: Mother

Spouse: John FR(E)Y^31,32
Birth: Of Dover Twp³²
Father: Tobias FR(E)Y
Marr: 6 Nov 1803, Christ Lutheran Church, York County, Pennsylvania³²

1.2 Peter [likely died young] BENTZ
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Birth: 24 Mar 1784, probably York Co., Penna (baptized there in June)^6,33
Death: probably before 1800, not in 1800 census , NOT In Orphans Dockets Regarding Intestate Fatherís Death Ag 4 1823. Fatherís Will.
Bapt: 21 Jun 1784, Christ Lutheran, York, York Penna³³

Peter Bentz son of Peter & Anna Maria b Mr 24 1784.Church Records Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.⁶
I am assuming this Peter is a son of Our Peter and Anna Maria as his parents appear in several listings as this couple, and without another couple complicating the possiblility with dual entries for a couple Bentz with these names.

Church: Records of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, City of York, York County, Pennsylvania, 1733-1800
ìName: Bentz, Peter
Description: Born
Event: Birth
Date: 24 March 1784
Name: Bentz, Peter
Description: Baptized
Event: Baptism
Date: 21 June 1784
Name: Bentz, Peter
Description: Father
Name: Bentz, Anna Maria
Description: Mother
Event: Baptism

Neither of these look like they belong in this family group.
FOR RESEARCH
BENTZ, CAFFROTH posted by Eric Bentz on Friday, April 30, 1999
Seeking descendants of Peter (1784-1860) and Catharine (1788-1870) BENTZ. Peter was son of Rev. Peter (?-1818) and Anna Maria (CAFFROTH) BENTZ. Children included Maria (1810-?), Johanes (1816-?), Rudolph (1822-?)and Levi (c. 1828-?). Lived in Penn Township.
http://www.pa-roots.com/~lancaster/query/query001.html

FOR RESEARCH
ìI am hunting a family which included a Margaretha Bens (b. 20 Sept 1768) in East Cocalico Lanc. Co. PA. Her father was supposed to have been Peter and her mother may have been Catherine.î Bentz Forum posting

1.3 Anna Maria BENTZ^34,35
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Birth: 9 Nov 1785, Birth/Baptismal Record In Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp^35,36
Death: NOT In Her Fatherís Orphanís Docket for Intestate entry
Bapt: 12 Feb 1786, Quickelís Union, Conewago Township, York Co., Pa³⁷,³⁵
Alias: Aka Anna Maria Pens In Her Birth/baptismal Record

Her birth and baptismal record is clear in the transciptions of Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp. Tr. by G. R. Seiffert, cited as per footnote:
Anna Maria Bens dau of Peter & Anna Maria b N 9 1785, bp F 12 1786.6
She was not mentioned in the orphans dockets regarding her fatherís estate-he died intestate. Perhaps she died before 1823, the year of his death.
Her brother married in the same church (Michael to Anna Quickel in 1818) perhaps one of these is the daughter as mentioned in Janeís Email below:
ì87. ----- 1814. Frederick Miller m Anna Maria Bentz. XVI. Church Records (continued) Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.
88. D 24 1816. Frederick Mayer m Maria Benns.î⁸³

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Janeís grandmotherís notes state
ì(4)Anna Marie Bentz b. November 9,1785, bapt. February 12,1786. She married a Balmet, believe her home was Mechanicsburg, Pa. Believe she had a daughter Mary who married a Miller.î¹⁴

Spouse: BALMET¹⁴

1.4 Elizabeth BENTZ^31,38,30,39
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Birth: 6 Jan 1788, [Jan 1788,York Co., Penna]^40,41
Bapt: 29 Jun 1788, Birth/Bapt Record In Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp//June 29,1788,^42,43,44
Alias: Elizabeth Pens in marriage record⁴⁵

Her birth/baptismal record evident Quickelís Union, Conewago. ìElizabeth dau of Peter & Anna Maria b Ja 6 1788, bp Je 29 1788.î
Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp. Tr. by G. R. Seiffert.⁶

ìOrphans Court Dockets:
O 69 Ag 4 1823. Petition sets forth that Peter Bentz of Conewago Township intestate left widow Mary,issue: Michael, John, Catharine wife of John Fry, Elizabeth wife of George Shettle, Susanna wife of John Reeser. Own plantation of 250 acres, tract of 150 acres of woodland along Big Conewago. Inquest awarded. ì ---Is this he? from Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935) ⁸³

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Janeís grandmother writes (no sources and birth/bapt dates appear erroneous compared to sources as provided above)
ìElizabeth Bentz b.June 6,1788, bapt. June 29,1788, she married George Shettle November 22,1808. They had at least one son, Samuel, who went West, but later returned. It is thought Albert Shettle at N. York is a descendent.î¹⁴

Spouse: George SHETTLE/SHAEDEL^31,46
Marr: 22 Nov 1808, First Reformed Church, York, Penna⁴⁷

Children:
Sarah
Samuel

1.5 Michael** BENTZ^19,48,49 [See his own page for Much more Detail on Michael BENTZ]
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Birth: 1 Apr 1790, York Co., PA-Birth Given In Baptismal Record In Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp^50,51
Death: 2 Jan 1858 or (June 2,1856), York, in his home on Market street^52,53
Burial: Prospect Hill Cemetery, York Co., Penna, old section^54,55
Bapt: 7 Jun 1790, Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp, York Co., Penna [Michael Bense son of Peter & Anna Maria b Ap 1 1790, bp Je 7. ]^50,56
Alias: Michael Bense In Bapt Record / Michael Benns In His Marriage Record/ Michael Bentz On His Tombstone
Spouse: Anna ìAnnieî QUICKEL^19,48 (twin)
Birth: 5 Dec 1802, Manchester Twp, York Pa/Bapt 27 Feb 1803 Conewago, York Co., PA^57,58
Death: 20 May 1882, York Penna^59,60
Father: Johannes** ìJohnî QUICKEL (1762-1831)
Mother: Elizabeth** BRENNEMAN (1763-1830)
Marr: 13 Apr 1818, [by Rev. Dr.Schmucker] [Christ Lutheran Church, York, York, Penna]^61,62,63,64

Children: [Much more detail on children available through general link for children given]
Sarah Anna (1819-1898)
William Hanna [William Amos] (1821-)
Michael Henry (1823-1909)
Elizabeth Anna (Died as Infant) (1825-1825)
John (1826-1894)
Son (Died as Infant) (1829-1829)
Peter (1830-1884)
Henry (Died as Child) (1832-1832)
Maria Elizabeth ìMaryî (1834-1916)
Anna (1836-1922)

1.6 John BENTZ^30,6,65
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Birth: 21 Nov 1792, Conewago Twp, York Co., Penna^66,67,68
Death: 21 Apr 1871, Manchester Borough¹⁴
Burial: Lutheran Cemetery Manchester , York Co., Pa.^14,69
Bapt: 18 May 1793, Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York Co, Pennsylvania^70,71
Alias: Named ìSonî in Baptismal record

John Bentz of Hellam Township administrator for fatherís estate 1823. There is an entry for Son in the birth and baptismal records of Quickelís Union, in which his brother Michael and sisters Anna Maria and Elizabeth are also contained. Whether or not these birth dates pertain to John or another son is not known to me. John Bentz Hamme, in his work of the 1940s confirm this as his birth date as given below, although the information is not sourced. Quickel Record Entry reads:
     57. Anna Maria Bens dau of Peter & Anna Maria b N 9 1785, bp F 12 1786.
     58. Elizabeth dau of Peter & Anna Maria b Ja 6 1788, bp Je 29 1788.
     59. Michael Bense son of Peter & Anna Maria b Ap 1 1790, bp Je 7.
     60. Son of same (Bens) b N 21 1792, bp My 18 1793.6

Janeís Email in part:
ì(4)John Bentz, son of John Peter and Anna Maria Humerichouse Bentz, was b. November 21,1792, in Conewage Twp., bapt. May 18,1793, he died April 21,1871 in Manchester Borough. He was married by Rev. Dr. Schmucker September 18,1823, to Magdalena Blessing, daughter of Philip and Sarah Kline Blessing of Hellam Twp., York Co., Pa. April 29,1803 and died February 4,1862. They are both buried in the Lutheran Cemetery at Manchester , York Co., Pa.î18...was a teacher and later a farmer, owning and living on a farm adjoining the village of Foustown on the South, after the death of his wife he lived with his son, John in Manchester, where he died.î⁶⁹

Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803
Birth and Baptismal Record
ìName: Bens, Ý
Title: Son
Description: Born
Event: Birth
Date: Ý November 1792
Name: Bens, Ý
Title: Son
Description: Baptized
Place: York Co., PA
Event: Baptism
Date: Ý May 1793
Place: York Co., PA
Name: Bens, Peter
Description: Father
Name: Bens, Ana Maria
Description: Mother
Event: Baptism
Place: York Co., PA³⁰

3V 250 Ap 2 1850. Magdalena wife of John Bentz releases estate of her father Philip Blessing for$1289.23.6

Spouse: Magdalena BLESSING¹⁴
Birth: 29 Apr 1803, ìof Hellam Twp., York Co., Paî¹⁴
Death: 4 Feb 1862¹⁴
Father: Philip BLESSING (-<1850)
Mother: Sarah KLINE
Marr: 18 Sep 1823, by Rev. Dr. Schmucker,Christ Lutheran, York.^72,73

Children:
Elizabeth Ann (1824-1903)
Susan (1826-1907)
Maria (1828-1912)
Michael (1830-1874)
John (1837-1882)

1.7 Susanna BENTZ^74,75
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Birth: Ap 20 1797^76,77
Bapt: Baptized July 5 1797, Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp. York Co., PA;^78,79
Alias: aka Susan Bens. in marriage record/Susanna Pens in Baptismal and birth records Strayers

Susanna Pens dau of Peter & Anna Maria b Ap 20 1797, bp Jl 5. Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp.Translated by G. R. Seiffert.⁶

First Reformed, York. Translated by H. J. Young p 332 19. Ag 1 1816. John Rieser m Susan Bens.⁶

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Janeís grandmotherís records show a different birth and baptism date, same husband, same marriage, and are unsourced.
ì4) Susanna Bentz b. August 9,1799, bapt. September 8,1799, she married
Aug. 1,1816 John Rieser.î⁶

Spouse: John [John Rieser] REESER^80,81
Marr: 1 Aug 1816, First Reformed Church, York, Penna⁸²

Sources for Peter BENTZ married Anna Maria Maryî HUMICKHAUSEN and their Children:

1. November 1759 York Co., PA Baptism of Johan Peter. For York County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1744-69: Jacob Lischy's Private Pastoral Record. Ancestry.com Database. This is the baptismal record for son Johann Peter, father Johannes.

Name: Bens, Johann Peter
Description: Baptized
Event: Baptism
Date: Ý November 1759
Place: York Co., PA
Father: Bens, Johannes
Mother: Bens, Maria Magdelena

2.Peter Bentz. in the ìOld Family Bible (Keller Family Bible),î Info provided to D M Swope by Amy Swope Wing from source cited, Mrs Keller of York, Penna
3. Hans Peter Bentz as per post citing Baptismal records of Jacob Lischy, VMD. ; records of the Quickels cemetery of Quickels'church in Conewago twp.
ì The Peter Bentz who married Anna Maria Hummrickhausern was born Hans Peter Bentz on 8-9-1758 d. 6-5-1823 according to records of the Quickels cemetery of Quickels'church in Conewago twp, York Co. Anna Maria b. 13-8-1761 d. 7-8-1842. According to the 25-11-1759 Baptismal records of Jacob Lischy, VMD Hans (John) Peter was the son of Johannes Bentz and Maria Magdelena.
They had 6 children.î
from post by ihtgrdns@epix.net (Edmond A. Bussard) :
4. Harry H. Humrichouse, Rev Christian Frederick Post and Peter Humrickhouse and Some of the Latter's Family, 1913 , Viewed through Genforum library, p 22.
5. Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother and referring to work compiled by John Bentz Hamme. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com
This work bases research on notes by John Bentz Hamme in title, found in text under same[born 1862] where it is said ì To him we are indebted for this long and interesting family history.î
Please note many comments through text indicate this research was done in about 1944 so, as approaches later generations, could indicate contact with then living progeny and relatives of those detailed in the text. In addition the original information shows living status for several entries born as late as the 1870s.
The original work seems to be by John Bentz Hamme in entirity, and the Hamme lines might then be considered most secure

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

Reads in part
ìTHE JOHN BENTZ DESCENDANTS AS COMPILED BY JOHN BENTZ HAMME

John Bentz, our emigrant ancestor was born, probably in the Palatinate
of the Rhine in 1707. The place of birth and the name of his parents are
not known. At the age of 23 years he, in company with an older brother
Michael, aged 27 years, sailed from Notterdam in the ship ëLoyal
Judithí, with Robert Turpin as Master. They arrived at Philadelphia and
took the oath of allegiance September 25,1732.

He and his wife, Maria Magdalena, came to York County, then known as
Lancaster County. On November 22,1749 John Bentz of Dover Twp. In the
new county of York, was given a Proprietors Warrant for 163 acres of
land in Manchester Twp. , now West Manchester Township, along the Little
Conewago Creek, about midway between the Bull Road and the Carlisle
Road, adjoining the lands of Martin Bower and Philip Kreber. A portion
of this land was deeded October 31,1770, to Stephen Reittinger, later
Stephen Reittinger and wife sold this to George Nailor. This tract then
joined lands of Henry Bensil, Philip Kreber, Peter Lind formerly Martin
Bower, and Michael Bentz.

John Bentz was a Lutheran and one of the signers of the Charter for
Christ Lutheran Church in York, Pa., signed September 1733. He died in
1778 and was buried on his plantation at the north side and quite close
to his house, where, in 1941 several tombstones were still standing, but
the inscriptions were entirely obliterated. There is no record of the
death of his wife. It is quite likely that she was also buried there.

They had issue as follows:

(2) John Michael Bentz b. September 19,1735
(2) John Joseph Bentz b. September 21 & Bapt. November 10,1738, Wit
present were Joseph Beyer, Martin Bauer and Elizabeth Wolf
(2)Anna Elizabeth Bentz b. January 3,1741, Bapt. January 27,1741. Wit.
present, Peter and Ann Wolf
(2)Maria Dorothy Bentz b. June 14,1743, bapt. June 19,1743. Wit.
present Martin Weigel and wife.
(2)John Philip Bentz b. January 14,1745, bapt. February 9, 1745. Wit.
present Martin Weigel

(2)John Bentz, a twin to J. Philip. Wit. present John and Dorothy
Schramm and Anna Maria Schramm
(2)Maria Margaretha Bentz b. September 30,1746, bapt. January 1747. Wit.
present Jacob and Dorothy Schramm
(2) John Martin Bentz b. February 19,1749
(2) Anna Maria Bentz b. April 21, 1751
(2)Johannes Henirich Bentz b. ? bapt by Rev. Jacob Leschey July 3,1757î calls him John Peter Bentz.
6. ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm.
7. date, place and ìin his 65th yearî. from
Newspaper account: (York Recorder, My 13 1823).
Peter Bentz of Conewago Twp. died My 6 1823 in his 65th year.
http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm
8. "Quickel's, Conewago Twp. 115. Hans Peter Bentz S 8 1758 - My 6 1823 116. Mary (nee Humrichhauser) his wife Ag 13 1761-Ag 7 1842." from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm,
9. York County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1744-69: Jacob Lischy's Private Pastoral Record. Ancestry.com Database. This is the baptismal record for son Johann Peter, father Johannes.

Name: Bens, Johann Peter
Description: Baptized
Event: Baptism
Date: Ý November 1759
Place: York Co., PA
Father: Bens, Johannes
Mother: Bens, Maria Magdelena
Place: York Co., PA Nov 1759.

10. Records of Jacob Lischy V.D.M. (Reformed), tr. by H. J. Young.
ìp 27 7. John Philip & John, sons of John & Maria Magdalena Pens, bp Mr 17 1745. ì
"12. John Peter, son of John & Maria Magdalena Bens, bp N 25 1759. "
http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm
See detail for any other than above entry under this footnote p 135 12. John Peter, son of John & Maria Magdalena Bens, bp N 25 1759. http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm.
11.Church Records found at
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm.
12. Baptismal records of Jacob Lischy, VMD. ; records of the Quickels cemetery of Quickels'church in Conewago twp.
ì The Peter Bentz who married Anna Maria Hummrickhausern was born Hans Peter Bentz on 8-9-1758 d. 6-5-1823 according to records of the Quickels cemetery of Quickels'church in Conewago twp, York Co. Anna Maria b. 13-8-1761 d. 7-8-1842.
According to the 25-11-1759 Baptismal records of Jacob Lischy, VMD Hans (John) Peter was the son of Johannes Bentz and Maria Magdelena.
They had 6 children.î
from post by ihtgrdns@epix.net (Edmond A. Bussard) :
13. Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com

This work bases research on notes by John Bentz Hamme in title, found in text under same[born 1862] where it is said ì To him we are indebted for this long and interesting family history.î
Please note many comments through text indicate this research was done in about 1944 so, as approaches later generations, could indicate contact with then living progeny and relatives of those detailed in the text. In addition the original information shows living status for several entries born as late as the 1870s.
The original work seems to be by John Bentz Hamme in entirity, and the Hamme lines might then be considered most secure

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor
14. Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother and she basing research on John Bentz Hamme. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

Reads in part (Regarding his parents as named and this child)
ìTHE JOHN BENTZ DESCENDANTS AS COMPILED BY JOHN BENTZ HAMME....
(3)John Peter Bentz b. in W. Manchester Twp. September 8,1758 and died
in Conewago Twp. May 6,1823. He married Anna Maria Humerichouse,
daughter of John and Barbara Humerichouse, of Manchester Twp., York Co.,
Pa, where she was born August 13,1761. She died August 7,1842. They are
both buried in the old cemetery at Quickelís Church in Conewago Twp.,
York Co., Pa.

He served as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon
Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He
saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see
Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin
Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see
Prowellís History,p. 273)

He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp.
Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for
16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.

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They had issue as follows:

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

Reads in part
ìTHE JOHN BENTZ DESCENDANTS AS COMPILED BY JOHN BENTZ HAMME

They had issue as follows:

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

Reads in part (Regarding his parents as named and this child)
ìTHE JOHN BENTZ DESCENDANTS AS COMPILED BY JOHN BENTZ HAMME....
(2) John Michael Bentz b. September 19,1735...
John Michael Bentz, born in Manchester Township, York County September
19,1735, baptized in Christ Lutheran at York, Pa., October 9,1735. He
married October 27,1755, Catherine Elizabeth Kauffman, a daughter of
Christian Kauffman of the town of Dover, York Co., Pa. The date of her
birth is not known. She died young and was buried at the Warrington
Meeting House in Warrington Township, York County, Pa.

John Michael Bentz served as a private in the American Revolution in
Captain Jacob Beisterís Company, Fifth Battallion, York County
Associators, commanded by Col. William Rankin, (see Prowellís History,
page 263). He was later a private in Captain Reinhart Bottís Company,
Fifth Battallion, York Co. Militia from Manchester Township in 1780.
(see Prowellís History, page 276)

He lived on his plantation of 74 acres in Manchester, now West
Manchester Township, York Co., Pa., it being part of the original Tract
granted to his father by the Proprietaries in 1749. Here he died and,
like his father, was buried thereon in 1817.

They had issue as follows:

(3)John Peter Bentz b. in W. Manchester Twp. September 8,1758
(3)John Jacob Bentz B. ì ì ì ì June
24,1762, Bapt. October 31,1762, Wit. Jacob Weigel, son of Martin also
Margaret Kauffman, of Christian
(3)Maria Elizabeth Bentz b. May 31,1760, bapt. August 10,1760. Wit.
Peter Bentz and wife Cath. Elizabeth, she m. John Schramm.
(3)Maria Catherine, birth date not known, m. John Eichinger
(3)Maria Magdalena, b. June 8,1769, bapt. July 12,1769, m. Himes, they
had 2 children ñ Thomas and Mary Himes.

The will of John Michael Bentz was probated January 10,1818. His
executors were Peter Bentz and Jacob Weigel, his widow, who was his
second wife, was Margaret nee Rolet or Rolette. There were no children.

His estate consisted of a plantation in West Manchester Township
adjoining the lands of Baltzer Hamme, George Nailer and others,
containing 74 acres, also a plantation in Newberry Twp. , containing 80
acres.

His widow Margaretís will was probated November 18,1820, Andrew Stough
was the executor. She left all her property to her sister Margaret
Rolet, widow of John Hubley.î
17. Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

Correspondance reads in part:
ì(5)Sarah Ann Bentz b.March 10,1819, d. September 2,1898, she married
April 10, 1842, by Rev. Lochman to Edmund Wolf of New Holland, York Co.,
Pa. Who was born November 22,1817 and died January 16,1886. He was a son
of Adam and Anna Maria Demuth Wolf, who operated a general store in New
Holland (now Saginaw), and later founded the George Wolf and Sons
business at Mt. Wolf.

Their issue were:

William Wolf, once sheriff of York Co. Also a State Legislator.
Susan Wolf married Samuel Gross from Wrightsville, Pa
George H. Wolf m.Mary Lichtenberger, continued his fatherís business
Anna Maria m. William Moore at Wrightsville, Pa.
Mary Wolf m. Jacob Lichty a store-keeper at N. Holland, Pa

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Sarah Wolf m. John Wogan, Manchester Twp., farmer and a resident of
York, Pa., where he was President of the York Fair Association
Edmund Wolf operated a stove foundry at Wrightsville, Pa., which was
burned by General Couch of the U.S. Army in June 1863; he carried on the
stove business in Baltimore, Md.. He was a member of the Marylandís
Legislature, where he helped to preserve Marylandís loyalty to the
Federal Government. Their issue was as follows:
(6)Clay Adams Wolf b. Dec. 25,1842, single at Baltimore
(6)Emma Francis Wolf, b. January 31,1847, d. April 17,1897,unmarried
(6)Anna Bentz Wolf b. November 13,1849,d. March 19,1925, m. George
Adams Getty
(6)Mary Helen Wolf b.June 17,1852,d. 1855, Prospect Hill Cemetery
(6)George Edward Wolf b.April 5,1854, d. 1855 Prospect Hill Cemetery
(6)Martha Wolf, b. April 19,1858
(6)Edmund Wolf, Jr., b. October 26,1861, d. December 6,1905
(6)Charles Henry Wolf, b. November 24,1856, d. 1857, Prospect Hill
Cemetery.
George Adams Getty b. July 13,1849, at Baltimore, Md., a son of James
and Parthenia Dukehart. Getty son of an Irish sea Captain who left the
sea about 1806, married Anna B. Wolf February 21,1871 in Baltimore by
Rev. E. J. Wolf. She possessed a fine soprano voice and was a soloist
for many years. She d. at the home of her daughter Mrs. F.M. Kline in
Rochester NY, was buried in Lorraine Cemetery, Baltimore, Md.
He was engaged in the commission business with John W. Bay from 1880
until his death in January 10,1895. He was buried in Lorraine Cem.
(7)George Albert Getty b. March 10,1872 in Baltimore, Md., who served as
Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in York, Pa., where he resigned in1930,
(for a more complete biography, see page 680 of the Centennial History
of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of West Penna.) Issued in 1925.
On June 5,1894 he married Alethea Wilson Bevard of Harford County, Md.,
who was born December 23,1869, and died at York, Pa., August 7,1915
buried in Lorraine Cemetery, Baltimore, Mdî
18. Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com
This work bases research on notes by John Bentz Hamme in title, found in text under same[born 1862] where it is said ì To him we are indebted for this long and interesting family history.î
Please note many comments through text indicate this research was done in about 1944 so, as approaches later generations, could indicate contact with then living progeny and relatives of those detailed in the text. In addition the original information shows living status for several entries born as late as the 1870s.
The original work seems to be by John Bentz Hamme in entirity, and the Hamme lines might then be considered most secure

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor
Correspondance reads in part:
ìTHE JOHN BENTZ DESCENDANTS AS COMPILED BY JOHN BENTZ HAMME....
(3)John Peter Bentz b. in W. Manchester Twp. September 8,1758 and died in Conewago Twp. May 6,1823. He married Anna Maria Humerichouse,daughter of John and Barbara Humerichouse, of Manchester Twp., York Co., Pa, where she was born August 13,1761. She died August 7,1842. They are both buried in the old cemetery at Quickelís Church in Conewago Twp.,York Co., Pa.

Page 3

They had issue as follows:

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

They had issue as follows:

His widow Margaretís will was probated November 18,1820, Andrew Stough
was the executor. She left all her property to her sister Margaret
Rolet, widow of John Hubley.î
22. This is from an online family tree, apparantly, and one Iíve lost the link for and i appear to be trying to show the mention of dtr Susanna
Susanna (1797-) 4 Dec 1774 (Unsourced tree entry) Lancaster, PA, First Reformed Congregation

Bentz, Peter
Date:ÝÝDec 4, 1774 ÝÝÝÝ
Event:ÝÝMarriage ÝÝÝÝ
Record ID:ÝÝ308257 ÝÝÝÝ
Relation:ÝÝGroom ÝÝÝÝ
Location:ÝÝLancaster Co., PA ÝÝÝÝ
Church:ÝÝFirst Reformed Congregation at Lancaster, PA ÝÝÝÝ

Spouse: Anna Maria**îMaryî HUMICKHAUSEN16,4
Birth: 13 Aug 1761, [of Manchester Twp., York Co.]17,18
Death: 7 Aug 18426
Father: John HUMICKHAUSEN/HUMICKHAUSEN/ HUMRICKHOUSE (-1772)
Mother: Barbara

Children: Catharine [Catharina] (1783-)
Peter [likely died young] (1784-<1800)
Anna Maria (1785-)
Elizabeth (1788-)
Michael** (1790-1858)
John (1792-1871)
Susanna (1797-) 4 Dec 1774 (Unsourced tree entry) Lancaster, PA, First Reformed Congregation at Ý.
23. Link to source on web http://www.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/wizard_results.cgi?Category=GLCIFA&UsearchID=9964ec1521ff80a0d39c2fe7aDayhX&FN=peter&MN=&LN=bentz&BDATE=&BLOCATION=&DDATE=&DLOCATION=&SL=&SURNAMEONLY=&TYPE=Single&FILE=&IND=&GROUPIND=&GROUPINDNAME=&TREESEARCH=&FILTER=129.
24. Named as Catharine.By deed in which husband and wife, and wifeís father is named
25. York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church
Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803 [Catharina].
Name: Bens, Catharina. See source #29 below in which name, date of birth, bapt and parents are fully given
26. Ibid. Dec 1783.
27."Of Dover Township." from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm
28. "dec 5 1783." from
Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother and she basing research on John Bentz Hamme. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

He served as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon
Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He
saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see
Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin
Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see
Prowellís History,p. 273)

He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp.
Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for
16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.

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They had issue as follows:

(4) Catherine Bentz b. Dec. 5,1783, bapt. August 8,1784, She married
John Frey and together they went west, destination unknown.
(4)Anna Marie Bentz b. November 9,1785, bapt. February 12,1786. She
married a Balmet, believe her home was Mechanicsburg, Pa. Believe she
had a daughter Mary who married a Miller.
(4) Susanna Bentz b. August 9,1799, bapt. September 8,1799, she married
Aug. 1,1816 John Rieser.
(4) Elizabeth Bentz b.June 6,1788, bapt. June 29,1788, she married
George Shettle November 22,1808. They had at least one son, Samuel, who
went West, but later returned. It is thought Albert Shettle at N. York
is a descendent.
(4)Michael Bentz the oldest son of John Peter and Anna, b. April 1,1790
in Conewage Twp. York Co.,Pa., bapt June 7,1790, was married by Rev. Dr.
Schmucker, Apr. 14,1818 to Ann Quickel, daughter of John Quickel and
Elizabeth Brenneman of Manchester Twp. Where she was born a twin to
Christian Quickel, Dec 5,1802. The Bentz's lived in York, at the second
home west from Duke St. , on Market St.,. where the Yorktown Hotel now
(1944) stands, where he died June 2,1856. She died May 20,1882, both
were buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Old section.
(4)John Bentz, son of John Peter and Anna Maria Humerichouse Bentz, was
b. November 21,1792, in Conewage Twp., bapt. May 18,1793, he died April
21,1871 in Manchester Borough. He was married by Rev. Dr. Schmucker
September 18,1823, to Magdalena Blessing, daughter of Philip and Sarah
Kline Blessing of Hellam Twp., York Co., Pa. April 29,1803 and died
February 4,1862. They are both buried in the Lutheran Cemetery at
Manchester , York Co., Pa.î dec 5 1783.
29. York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church. Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803. Ancestry.com data base
Name: Bens, Catharina
Description: Born
Event: Birth
Date: Ý December 1783
Name: Bens, Catharina
Description: Baptized
Event: Baptism
Date: Ý April 1784
Place: York Co., PA
Name: Bens, Peter
Description: Father
Name: Bens, Anna Maria
Description: Mother
Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803. Ancestry.com data base
30. ìYork County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Churchî Ancestry.com data base. ìLocated in Conewago Township in York County, Pennsylvania, Quickel's Church, also called Zion's Church, was organized in the 1760s. Its records date from 1765. The late William J. Hinke originally translated the records for the years 1765-1842 from German to English, and his manuscript has been microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah.
Source Information: Lineages, Inc., comp. York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Records transcribed from Family History Library copies of church records for this locality. For more information, see Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) #0020346.î
31. By deed in which husband and wife, and wifeís father is named-see narrative field
32. " John Frey son of Tobias of Dover twp md _______ dau of Peter Benss of same 6 Nov 1803 /Additional Records From Christ Lutheran Church, York County, Pennsylvania Provided by Shannon Lehr." , p. 690
from ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm
33. York County, Pennsylvania, 1733-1800: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
Source Information:
Lineages, Inc., comp. York County, Pennsylvania, 1733-1800: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original data: Hertzog, F. J. C. Records, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, City of York, York County, Pennsylvania, 1733-1800. Manuscript by the translator, 1919.
34. York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church.
Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803
See Source 36 below which gives full transcript of record from source [ancestry.com data base ] Name: Pens, Anna Maria Birth, baptism, place and parents.

35. " 57. Anna Maria Bens dau of Peter & Anna Maria b N 9 1785, bp F 12 1786. Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp. Tr. by G. R. Seiffert." From
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm
36. 1 November 1785 York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church [ancestry.com data base] .
Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803
Name: Pens, Anna Maria
Description: Born
Event: Birth
Date: Ý November 1785
Name: Pens, Anna Maria
Description: Baptized
Event: Baptism
Date: Ý February 1786
Place: York Co., PA
Name: Pens, Peter
Description: Father
Event: Baptism
Place: York Co., PA
Name: Pens, Anna Maria
Description: Mother
Event: Baptism
Place: York Co., PA
Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803

37. Ibid. Feb 1786, Quickelís Union.
38. " Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp. Tr. by G. R. Seiffert 58. Elizabeth dau of Peter & Anna Maria b Ja 6 1788, bp Je 29 1788." from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm
39. Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803 Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Churchî Ancestry.com data base. See Source 43 below which includes record transcript
40. "6 Jan 1788 Conewago Twp. Tr. by G. R. Seiffert 58. Elizabeth dau of Peter & Anna Maria b Ja 6 1788, bp Je 29 1788." from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm
41. [Jan 1788,York Co., Penna] Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803 Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Churchî Ancestry.com data base. See source 43 below which includes record transcript
42. "58. Elizabeth dau of Peter & Anna Maria b Ja 6 1788, bp Je 29 1788. Conewago Twp. Tr. by G. R. Seiffert." from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm,
43. date June 1788. from
Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803 Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Churchî Ancestry.com data base.
Name: Benss, Elisabeth
Description: Born
Event: Birth
Date: Ý January 1788
Place: York Co., PA
Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803
Event: Baptism
Date: Ý June 1788
Place: York Co., PA
Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803
Name: Benss, Peter
Description: Father
Event: Baptism
Place: York Co., PA
Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803
Name: Benss, Anna Maria
Description: Mother
Event: Baptism
Place: York Co., PA
Church: Records of Quickelís (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Conewago Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803 June 1788.
44. June 29,1788,. from
Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother and she basing research on John Bentz Hamme. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

He served as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon
Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He
saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see
Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin
Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see
Prowellís History,p. 273)

He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp.
Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for
16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.

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47. Ibid. ìp 323 16. N 22 1808. Elizabeth Pens m George Shaedel.î

48. ì1850 federal census,î York Borough South Ward, Oct 1850, living with husband and in laws, via Genforum 1850 census.
49. " 59. Michael Bense son of Peter & Anna Maria b Ap 1 1790, bp Je 7. Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp. Tr. by G. R. Seiffert." from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm, April 1 1790 Birth Given In Baptismal Record In Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp

50. Ibid. 59. Michael Bense son of Peter & Anna Maria b Ap 1 1790, bp Je 7. Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp. Tr. by G. R. Seiffert.

51. " April 1790 York Co., PA." from
ìYork County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Churchî Ancestry.com data base. ìLocated in Conewago Township in York County, Pennsylvania, Quickel's Church, also called Zion's Church, was organized in the 1760s. Its records date from 1765. The late William J. Hinke originally translated the records for the years 1765-1842 from German to English, and his manuscript has been microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah.
Source Information: Lineages, Inc., comp. York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Records transcribed from Family History Library copies of church records for this locality. For more information, see Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) #0020346.î
52. "(June 2,1856) York in his home." from
Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother and she basing research on John Bentz Hamme. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

He served as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon
Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He
saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see
Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin
Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see
Prowellís History,p. 273)

He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp.
Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for
16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.

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They had issue as follows:

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

He served as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon
Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He
saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see
Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin
Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see
Prowellís History,p. 273)

He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp.
Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for
16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.

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They had issue as follows:

56. June 1790. date found in
ìYork County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Churchî Ancestry.com data base. ìLocated in Conewago Township in York County, Pennsylvania, Quickel's Church, also called Zion's Church, was organized in the 1760s. Its records date from 1765. The late William J. Hinke originally translated the records for the years 1765-1842 from German to English, and his manuscript has been microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah.
Source Information: Lineages, Inc., comp. York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Records transcribed from Family History Library copies of church records for this locality. For more information, see Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) #0020346.î

57. 5 dec 1802 date from ìOld Family Bible (Keller Family Bible),î Info provided to D M Swope by Amy Swope Wing from source cited, Mrs Keller of York, Penna.

58. 4 dec 1802. given by Website of Laura Morrison, Sources apparant but link doesnít work, ìQuickel Descendants,î http://www.laura.morrison.net/pafg12.htm#1536
59. 1882. from ìOld Family Bible (Keller Family Bible),î Info provided to D M Swope by Amy Swope Wing from source cited, Mrs Keller of York, Penna.
60. "May 20,1882, York Penna." from
Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother and she basing research on John Bentz Hamme. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

He served as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon
Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He
saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see
Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin
Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see
Prowellís History,p. 273)

He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp.
Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for
16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.

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61. citation ì13 Apr 1818î.from ìOld Family Bible (Keller Family Bible),î Info provided to D M Swope by Amy Swope Wing from source cited, Mrs Keller of York, Penna.
62."90. Ap 13 1818. Michael Benns m Anna Quickel.; Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young."
from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm

63. "by Rev. Dr.Schmucker 14 Apr 1818." from
Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother and she basing research on John Bentz Hamme. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

He served as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon
Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He
saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see
Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin
Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see
Prowellís History,p. 273)

He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp.
Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for
16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.

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65. Martin Luther Duhlingís bio (his son in law), in which he is briefly mentioned only by name, no inof on wife or specifics life situation, found in "A Biographical History of York County, Pennsylvania". n.p., 1886. Ancestry.com database: ìBordered by the Susquehanna River in southeastern Pennsylvania, York County was formed in 1749 from neighboring Lancaster County. This database is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent men from the county in the nineteenth centuryî
66. "?Nov [looks like M not N] 21 1792, baptized May 18 1793 Birth/baptismal Record In Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp FOR SON BENS." from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm
67. Nov 1792. from
ìYork County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Churchî Ancestry.com data base. ìLocated in Conewago Township in York County, Pennsylvania, Quickel's Church, also called Zion's Church, was organized in the 1760s. Its records date from 1765. The late William J. Hinke originally translated the records for the years 1765-1842 from German to English, and his manuscript has been microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah.
Source Information: Lineages, Inc., comp. York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Records transcribed from Family History Library copies of church records for this locality. For more information, see Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) #0020346.î

68. Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother and she basing research on John Bentz Hamme. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

He served as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon
Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He
saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see
Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin
Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see
Prowellís History,p. 273)

He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp.
Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for
16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.

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They had issue as follows:

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

Reads in part: ì(4)John Bentz , second son of John Peter Bentz, b. November 21,1792 was a teacher and later a farmer, owning and living on a farm adjoining the village of Foustown on the South, after the death of his wife he lived with his son, John in Manchester, where he died. Their issue was:
(5)Elizabeth Ann Bentz, b. July 5,1824, d. September 29,1903. She
married March 26,1841, Martin Luther Duhling the son of Martin Duhling,
a stiller, a native of England, and Anna Barbara Quickel (b.1792, d.
1876). He was b. April 9,1820, d. May 5,1905. Both are buried at
Manchester in the Union Cemetery. He left the farm on which he was
raised at 17, taught school 32 winters. He was a Potter, a Butcher, a
Musician, the postmaster in Manchester from 1860 to 1866. He was an
influential Sunday school Teacher, also a Justice of the Peace for 42
years.

He was a Civil War Veteran, being a first Lieutenant in Co. D. of the
200th Regiment, which was commanded by his son, William H., as Captain.
They say service at Fort Steadman, March 25,1865, Participated the
siege of Petersburg April 25,1865. They were present when General Lee
surrendered at Appomattox, April 9,1865. He was a Republican. Both he
and his wife were members of the United Brethren Church during later
years, joined 1868. ì
70. May 1793 from
ìYork County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Churchî Ancestry.com data base. ìLocated in Conewago Township in York County, Pennsylvania, Quickel's Church, also called Zion's Church, was organized in the 1760s. Its records date from 1765. The late William J. Hinke originally translated the records for the years 1765-1842 from German to English, and his manuscript has been microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah.
Source Information: Lineages, Inc., comp. York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel's (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Records transcribed from Family History Library copies of church records for this locality. For more information, see Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) #0020346.î
71. Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com
This work bases research on notes by John Bentz Hamme in title, found in text under same[born 1862] where it is said ì To him we are indebted for this long and interesting family history.î
Please note many comments through text indicate this research was done in about 1944 so, as approaches later generations, could indicate contact with then living progeny and relatives of those detailed in the text. In addition the original information shows living status for several entries born as late as the 1870s.
The original work seems to be by John Bentz Hamme in entirity, and the Hamme lines might then be considered most secure

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They had issue as follows:

However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor

He served as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon
Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators. He
saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see
Prowellís History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin
Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see
Prowellís History,p. 273)

He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp.
Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for
16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.

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73."S 18 1823. Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young." from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm
74. York County, Pennsylvania, 1764-1800: Strayer's (Salem) Reformed Church. See full context source 77 below.

75. " 69. Susanna Pens dau of Peter & Anna Maria b Ap 20 1797, bp Jl 5. Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp. Translated by G. R. Seiffert." from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm,

76. Ibid. Ap 20 1797.
77. York County, Pennsylvania, 1764-1800: Strayer's (Salem) Reformed Church Records:
Name: Pens, Susanna
Description: Born
Event: Birth
Date: Ý April 1797 [no place for this entry]
Church: Records of Strayer's (Salem) Reformed Church, Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1745-1800
Event: Baptism
Date: Ý July 1797
Place: York Co., PA
Pens, Peter
Description: Father
Event: Baptism
Place: York Co., PA
Church: Records of Strayer's (Salem) Reformed Church, Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1745-1800
Name: Pens, Anna Maria
Description: Mother
Event: Baptism
Place: York Co., PA
Church: Records of Strayer's (Salem) Reformed Church, Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 1745-1800 April 1797.

78. July 5 1797 Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp. from
ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935), http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm, viewed 051201, also http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/yorkpa.htm

79. July 1797. York County, Pennsylvania, 1764-1800: Strayer's (Salem) Reformed Church [see source 77 above]

80. Email correspondance from Jane, researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother. Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder. Janeís email oliver1250@hotmail.com
This work bases research on notes by John Bentz Hamme in title, found in text under same[born 1862] where it is said ì To him we are indebted for this long and interesting family history.î
Please note many comments through text indicate this research was done in about 1944 so, as approaches later generations, could indicate contact with then living progeny and relatives of those detailed in the text. In addition the original information shows living status for several entries born as late as the 1870s.
The original work seems to be by John Bentz Hamme in entirity, and the Hamme lines might then be considered most secure

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83. http://www.pipeline.com/~richardpence/yorkpa.htm