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Abraham (Hertzel) Hartzell (1778 - 1854)

Abraham Hartzell formerly Hertzel aka Herzel, Hertzell
Born in Williams Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 27 Sep 1805 in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvaniamap
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Died at age 75 in Williams Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
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Biography

Abraham (Hertzel) Hartzell is a Military Veteran.
Served in the United States Army 1814-1814
Served in the War of 1812.
Abraham (Hertzel) Hartzell served for Pennsylvania in the War of 1812
Service started: Sep 17, 1814
Unit(s): Captain Shafer's Company, Pennsylvania Militia
Service ended: Dec 20, 1814

Abraham Hartzell was born 14 October 1778 in Williams Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States. He was baptized 6 Dec 1778. His parents were Christian Hartzel and Anna Marie Bruch.[1]

He married Christiana Yeisley 27 September 1805 in the First Reformed Church of Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States.[2][3]

Abraham and Christina remained congregants of the First Reformed Church of Easton, throughout their lives. Not only were they married in the church, but at least 5 of their children were baptized there. They both also served as sponsors for the baptisms of several friends' and family members' children.[3]

Together they had 9 children:
  1. Elizabeth Hartzell[4]
  2. Felix Hartzell[4]
  3. George Hartzell[3]
  4. Susanna Hartzell[4]
  5. Anna Hartzell[3][4]
  6. Rosina Hartzell[3][4]
  7. Sarah Hartzell[3]
  8. Thomas Hartzell[3][4]
  9. Jacob Hartzell[4]

In 1810, Abraham was living in Williams Township with his wife, young daughter, and 2 young sons. His children were all under the age of 10, at that time. His parents, bachelor uncle John Hartzell, and siblings lived nearby.[5]

On 17 September 1814, Abraham enlisted in the military. He served as a private in Captain Shafer's Company in the Pennsylvania Militia during the War of 1812. He was discharged 20 December 1814.[6]

Between 1810 and 1820, Abraham's young son, George Adam, died. George Adam did not reach the age of 11.[5][7]

By 1820, Abraham and Christina were still living in Williams Township, but now with 6 young children. 4 of them were daughters who were under the age of 10. Abraham worked in agriculture, and his parents, uncle John, and siblings continued to live nearby. They were also engaged in agriculture as well as manufacturing.[7]

In 1826, Abraham's father died. Christian was a farmer in Williams Township, and he left his 130 acre plantation to Abraham and Abraham's brother, Samuel Hartzell. He also made the brothers executors of his will.[8]

By 1830, Abraham and Christina were still living in Williams Township. All of their sons and 3 of their daughters lived with them. Now elderly, Abraham's uncle John was also living there. Abraham's brother Samuel, Samuel's family, and their elderly mother lived next door.[9]

In 1840, Abraham's oldest son Felix and his brother Samuel lived next door, in their own individual households. His wife, uncle John, and at least two children continued living with him.[10]

In 1849, his daughter, Anna Maria, died.[4][11]

In 1850, Abraham and Christina were still living in Williams Township. Their youngest son Jacob and Jacob's wife, Sophia (Brotzman) Hartzell, lived with them. Although their son Felix no longer lived next door, Abraham's brother Samuel was still their neighbor. Abraham, Jacob, and Samuel were farmers.[12]

Abraham and Jacob raised and sold crops that included wheat, rye, and corn. They also maintained a family vegetable garden, and grew several varieties of fruits. Abraham's home had an attic and a basement.[4]

Abraham wrote his will 5 March 1853, and asked his son Jacob to continue farming on his plantation. He asked that his wife Christiana and his sister, Elizabeth (Hartzell) Hasenfus, live together in half of his home. He appointed sons Jacob and Felix to be the executors of his will. On 10 July 1854, he added a codicil to his will because Felix died. Abraham appointed his son, Thomas, to serve as executor in place of Felix.[4]

Abraham died 26 August 1854 in Williams Township[6], only months after the death of Felix.[13] His wife Christiana and 6 of their 9 children survived him.[4] Abraham was 75 years old.[1][6]

Censuses

1810, head of house, 2? males under age 10, 1 male age 26 to 44, 1 female under age 10, 1 female age 26 to 44, Upper Milford, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States.[5] (See Note on 1810 Census)
1820, head of house, 1 male age 10 to 15, 1 male age 26 to 45, 4 females under age 10, 1 female age 10 to 16, 1 female age 26 to 45, 1 person engaged in agriculture, Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States.[7] (See Note on 1820 Census)
1830, head of house, 2 males age 5 to 9, 1 male age 20 to 29, 1 male age 50 to 59, 1 male age 70 to 79, 1 female age 5 to 9, 1 female age 10 to 14, 1 female age 15 to 19, 1 female age 40 to 49, Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States.[9]
1840, head of house, 1 male age 10 to 14, 1 male age 15 to 19, 1 male age 60 to 69, 1 male age 80 to 89, 1 female age 20 to 29, 1 female age 60 to 69, Williams Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States.[10]
1850, age 72, farmer, head of house, Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States.[12]

Research Notes

Note on 1810 Census As is common with the 1810 census records,[14] there are no headings on the census. Also, the names are alphabetized rather than in order of household visited. Therefore, there is a location discrepancy and limited information about the household.

Location Discrepancy: Although the location is transcribed as Upper Milford, closer inspection shows that Abraham was living in Williams.[5]
Limited Information Concerning Neighbors: There is no information about close neighbors. However, there is information about who also lived in Williams.[5]
Limited Information Concerning Occupants: The ages, genders, and number of people in the household is recorded using the 1810 census form prescribed by United States Census Bureau.[5][14] However, the "other free persons" and "number of slaves" columns are omitted. Therefore, the current profile manager, TC Duran, has deduced ages, genders, and number of people in the household using the headings on the 1810 census form prescribed by United States Census Bureau, omitting the "other free persons" and "number of slaves" columns.[14]

Note on 1820 Census As is common with the 1820 census records,[15] there are no headings on the census. Also, the names are alphabetized rather than in order of household visited. Therefore, there is limited information about the household.

Limited Information Concerning Neighbors: There is no information about close neighbors. However, there is information about who also lived in Williams.[7]
Limited Information Concerning Occupants: The ages, genders, number of people in the household, and vocations, are recorded using the 1820 census form prescribed by the United States Census Bureau.[7][15] Therefore, the current profile manager, TC Duran, has deduced ages, genders, number of people in the household, and vocations, using the headings on the 1820 census form prescribed by United States Census Bureau.[15]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Williams Township, Pa. Evangelical Lutheran Church. "Church Records of the Williams Township Congregation, 1733-1831". Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1909. page 24. Archive.org "Church Birth and Baptism Record".
  2. ↑ "Pennsylvania, Church Marriages, 1682-1976," database with images, FamilySearch Abraham and Christina, Marriage Record, Abraham Hertzel and Christina Yeisley, 27 Sep 1805; citing Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States, various churches and archives, Pennsylvania; FHL microfilm 384,712.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Rev. Henry Martyn Kieffer, D.D. Some of the First Settlers of "The Forks of the Delaware" and Their Descendants, Being a Translation from the German of the Record Books of the First Reformed Church of Easton, Penna From 1760 to 1852. Easton, Pennsylvania, 1902. baptism of George p 203, digital p 220, baptism of Anna Maria p 217 digital page 235, baptism of Rosina p 247 digital p 265, baptism of Sarah p 259 digital page 277, baptism of Thomas p 270 digital page 288, marriage of Abraham and Christina p 353 digital page 373, sponsor of baptisms pp 159, 160, 187, 239, 243, 252. FamilySearch "record books, First Reformed Church".
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 "Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994". images, FamilySearch "Will". Northampton > Wills 1839-1865 vol 6-7 > image 392 of 712; county courthouses, Pennsylvania.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 "United States Census, 1810". database with images, FamilySearch "1810 United States Census". Abraham Hartzell, Upper Milford, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States; citing p. 38, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 51; FHL microfilm 193,677.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "United States War of 1812 Index to Pension Application Files, 1812-1910". database with images, FamilySearch "War of 1812 Pension Application". Abraham Hartzell, ; citing military unit Pvt Capt Shafer's Co Pa Mil, NARA microfilm publication M313 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 840,472.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 "United States Census, 1820". database with images, FamilySearch "1820 United States Census". Abraham Hartzel, Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States; citing p. 304, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 104; FHL microfilm 181,409.
  8. ↑ "Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994". images, FamilySearch "father's Will, Christian Hartzell". Northampton > Wills 1800-1842 vol 4-5 > image 435 of 626; county courthouses, Pennsylvania.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "United States Census, 1830". database with images, FamilySearch "1830 United States Census". Abraham Hartzell, Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States; citing 38, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 156; FHL microfilm 20,630.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "United States Census, 1840". database with images, FamilySearch "1840 United States Census". Abraham Hartzell, Williams Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States; citing p. 93, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 479; FHL microfilm 20,553.
  11. ↑ Boyd, Charles A. "The Hartzell Family: From Baden to Williams". The Pastfinder: Publication of the Williams Township Historical Society., Vol. VIII, No. 3, September, 1984.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "United States Census, 1850". database with images, FamilySearch "1850 United States Census". Abraham Hartzell, Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States; citing family 113, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  13. ↑ "Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994," images, FamilySearch "son's Will, Felix Hartzell". Northampton > Wills 1839-1865 vol 6-7 > image 377 of 712; county courthouses, Pennsylvania.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Wikipedia contributors. "about 1810 United States Census". Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Wikipedia contributors. "about 1820 United States Census". Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

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