Philip (Zehrung) Zehring (abt. 1747 - bef. 1813)

Born about 1747 in Pfuhl, Nassau-Oranien, Heiliges Römisches Reich [uncertain]

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Descendants

Died before 29 Sep 1813 before about age 66 in Jefferson, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Philip (Zehrung) Zehring migrated from Holy Roman Empire to Colonial Pennsylvania.

No birth or baptism record has been found for Philip Zehrung, but he is believed to have been born about 1747^[1] Pfuhl, Nassau-Oranien, Heiliges Römisches Reich, the son of John Zehrung and Anna Marie Uhr.

Philip is believed to have emigrated with his family in 1753. Johannes Zehrung with a family of 6 is recorded as emigrating from their home in Pfuhl, Nassau-Oranien, Heiliges Römisches Reich.^[2] Johannes and the family landed at Philadelphia on 29 Sep 1753 aboard the ship Rowand, out of Rotterdam.^[3]

Philip married Anna Catherine Zeller. Catherine's maiden name is established by mention in her father John Zeller's will, "...Catherine, wife of Philip Zehrung...".^[4] Among their children were Johann Henrich and Catherine, who married William Caldwell.

On 26 May 1772, father Johannes sold his land on Middle Creek of what was then Cumberland County to John Rush, but died without transferring title. The land was conveyed to John Rush on 3 Oct 1774 by deed.^[5] Of note, the deed lists Johannes' heirs, sons Henry, Ludwig, Mathias, Philip, Christian, Ludwig Shuey, on behalf of John Zerung (minor) and daughter Elizabeth, wife of Leonard Kerstetter.

In 1782, Philip was recorded as a militiaman of the 5th class in the 8th Company of the 2nd Battalion of the Lancaster County (PA) Militia.^[6]

It is unknown exactly when and where Philip died. However, he died sometime between 14 Mar 1812 at which time he conveyed property to his son Henry (as noted in Henry's will^[7]), and 29 Sep 1813 when the Court of Jefferson County ordered Philip's estate to be sold^[8]. Based on the latter source, it is likely Philip died in Jefferson County. It isn't know where he was buried, but it is possible he was buried in the Shake-Zaring family cemetery in eastern Jefferson County. However, no headstone for Philip has been found and all of the identifiable graves were moved in 1999 to Harrods Creek Cemetery, Brownsboro, Oldham, Kentucky to make way for a housing subdivision.^[9]

Research Notes

Wilson Zahring's book on the Zehrung's in America^[10] on pages 174-176 provides much information about Philip that needs to be verified, chased down to primary sources, and incorporated in this bio.

Need sources for marriage, wife's maiden name, and children, several more of which are listed on FamilySearch.

Sources

1. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
   citing record ID 34967788, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
   FamilySearch Record: QVKQ-XFF1 (accessed 31 July 2023)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #34967788
   Philip Zehring burial (died in 1818) in Jefferson, Kentucky, United States of America.
2. ↑ Book: Die Nassau-Dillenburger Auswanderung nach Amerika im 18. Jahrhundert : Das Verhalten der Regierung dazu und die späteren Schicksale der Auswanderer; Dr. Adolf Gerber; Flensburg [Germany]: Flensburger Nachrichten, Deutscher Verlag, 1930.
3. ↑ Book: Strassburger, Ralph Beaver, LL.D., Pennsylvania German Pioneers, A Publication of the Original Lists of Arrivals In the Port of Philadelphia from 1727 to 1808, edited by William John Hinke, Ph.D., D.D., Pennsylvania German Society, Norristown, PA, 1934. 3 volumes. Originally published as volumes XLII to XLIV in the series Proceedings and addresses (Pennsylvania-German Society).Vol. 2 p.667 at Archive.org
4. ↑ Berks County, PA Will Abstracts, 1801-1805; Pennsylvania GenWeb; http://www.pagenweb.org/~berks/oldberkssite/wills/Abstracts1801-1805.html
5. ↑ Land Deed: Northumberland County Deed book, v. A-B, 1770-1784. p. 75. Heirs of John Zerung, Sons, Henry, Ludwig, Mathias, Philip, Christian, Ludwig Shuey, on behalf of John Zerung (minor) and Elizabeth, wife of Leonard Kerstetter, to John Rusch, 3 October 1774. 174 acres on Middle Creek, Penns Twp. Northumberland County. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSX1-DSM2-T?i=304&cat=226720
6. ↑ Military: "United States Rosters of Revolutionary War Soldiers and Sailors, 1775-1783"
   citing Military Service, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, Citing various published state rosters, United States; FHL microfilm 102229246
   FamilySearch Record: QG2M-RGFP (accessed 31 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSHS-PSDC-7 Image number 00190
   Name: Philip Zehring; Military Service Date: 1782; Military Service Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States; Mil Rank: 5th Class; Mil Regiment: Eighth Company Of The Second Battalion; Source Reference: Pennsylvania. Thomas Lynch Montgomery. Pennsylvania Archives, Fifth Series, Volume VII : Harrisburg Publishing Company, State Printer, 1906.
7. ↑ Probate: "Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989"
   Wills, 1784-1901; Index, 1784-1919; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Jefferson County)
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9066 #402402 (accessed 7 August 2023)
   Philip and Catherine Zaring mentioned in son Harry's will dated 15 Mar 1813.
8. ↑ Jefferson County, KY Inventory and Settlement Books, Book 3, p. 16, recorded 13 Dec 1813; Electronic reproduction. Salt Lake City, Utah : FamilySearch International, 2014. https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/572879/?offset=0#page=17&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q=
9. ↑ Article from Apr 6, 1999; The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky); Newspapers.com; https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-shake-zaring-cemeter/37424450/
10. ↑ Wilson Zahring. The Descendants of Ludwig Zehrung, Mathias Zehrung, Anna Elizabeth Zehrung and Philip Zehrung. Self published. Champaign IL. April 1995. FamilySearch

Acknowledgments

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