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• Name: Michael REICHELDERFER
• Sex: M
• Birth: 15 Feb 1749 in New Hanover, Philadelphia (Now Montgomery) Co, Pennsylvania ^b
• Death: 28 Feb 1822 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania ^d
• Burial: New Bethel Cemetery, Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania ^u


Parents:

• Father:
  
• Johann Heinrich REICHELSDORFER Birth: 27 Sep 1718 in Philippsburg, New York Death: 10 Jun 1800 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
Mother:

• Maria Catherina LIEBENGUTH Birth: 24 Jun 1726 in Langensoultzbach, Alsace, France Death: 23 Aug 1793 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania

Family:
Marriage:

• Susannah REICHELDERFER on Abt 1772 .^m1
  
• Susannah REICHELDERFER Birth: 15 Mar 1749 in New Hanover, Philadelphia (Now Montgomery) Co, Pennsylvania Death: 1803 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania

Children:

1. Catharine REICHELDERFER Birth: 7 Apr 1773 in Albany Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
2. Magdalene REICHELDERFER Birth: 7 Feb 1775 in Albany Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania Death: Bef 1788
3. Christina REICHELDERFER Birth: 2 Dec 1776 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania Death: 20 Mar 1851 in Albany Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
4. Margretha REICHELDERFER Birth: 24 Mar 1778 in Albany Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania Death: 12 Jul 1842 in Whittall Twp, Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania
5. Barbara REICHELDERFER Birth: 2 Sep 1780 in Albany Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
6. Johan Jacob REICHELDERFER Birth: 17 Apr 1782 in Albany Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania Death: 12 Apr 1843 in West Penn Twp, Schuylkill Co, Pennsylvania
7. Anna Maria REICHELDERFER Birth: 6 Apr 1784 in Albany Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania Death: 1869
8. Catharina REICHELDERFER Birth: 23 Jan 1786 in Albany Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
9. Magdalena REICHELDERFER Birth: 31 Nov 1788 in Albany Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania
10. Johannes REICHELDERFER Birth: 15 Jul 1791 in Albany Township, Berks Co, Pennsylvania

Marriage:

• Chatarine FRIEDERICH on Abt 1803 .^m2
  
• Chatarine FRIEDERICH Birth: 15 Mar 1752 Death: 15 Dec 1807 in Albany Twp, Berks Co, Pennsylvania

Marriage:

• Catharine MILLER on After 1807 .^m3
  
• Catharine MILLER

Bibliography

Sources for birth and parent Information

date:

[Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p19, John Hendricks 12/14/1995, Jones REICHELDERFER]

1749 [Ref: Kay Bowsher 9/10/2001],

place:

[Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p19, John Hendricks 12/14/1995],

parents:

[Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p19, John Hendricks 12/14/1995, Kay Bowsher 9/10/2001],

father:

[Ref: Lisa Peterson 1/16/1996, MonnetteOE MONNET p1132]

Sources for death Information

date:

[Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p12, Harter REICHELDERFER p19, John Hendricks 12/14/1995, Jones REICHELDERFER]

1822 [Ref: Kay Bowsher 9/10/2001],

place:

[Ref: John Hendricks 12/14/1995]

Sources for burial Information

place:

[Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p12, Jones REICHELDERFER]

Sources with Information about marriage to Susannah REICHELDERFER

date:

abt 1772 [Ref: John Hendricks 12/14/1995]

before 14 Aug 1773 [Ref: BerksCoPA Estates 1752-99-P p1653],

names:

[Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p16]

Michael REICHELDERFER & Anna ___ [Ref: Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p20, Humphrey BerksCoPA Births2 p266 JohnJacob]

Michael REICHELDERFER & Susanna ___ [Ref: Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p19, Humphrey BerksCoPA Births1 p271, Humphrey BerksCoPA Births1 p272, Ziegler NewBethelChurch pR3]

Michael REICHELDERFER & Susannah ___ [Ref: Diana Quinones 5/5/2003, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p14, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p15, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p17, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p23, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p25]

Michael REICHELDORFER & Susanna ___ [Ref: Humphrey BerksCoPA Births2 p266 Magdalene]

Michael REICHELSDORFER & Susanna ___ [Ref: Humphrey BerksCoPA Births2 p266 John],

child:

[Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p45, Harter REICHELDERFER p46, Harter REICHELDERFER p47, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p14, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p15, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p17, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p19, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p20, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p23, Hinke NewBethel 1761-1853 p25, Humphrey BerksCoPA Births1 p271, Humphrey BerksCoPA Births1 p272, Humphrey BerksCoPA Births2 p266 JohnJacob, Humphrey BerksCoPA Births2 p266 John, Humphrey BerksCoPA Births2 p266 Magdalene, John Hendricks 12/14/1995, Kay Bowsher 9/10/2001, Ziegler NewBethelChurch pR3]

Sources with Information about marriage to Chatarine FRIEDERICH

date:

abt 1803 [Ref: John Hendricks 12/14/1995]

second marriage of Michael [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p19],

names:

[Ref: Ziegler NewBethelChurch pF8]

Sources with Information about marriage to Catharine MILLER

date:

third marriage of Michael [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p19]

Research Notes:
1777-1780: Rev War: served under Lt Morgan of Berks Co, Captain Ritter's Company, 3rd Battalion [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p20]

1779: taxed for 80 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle; tax 450 [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p20]

1780 and 1781: 149 acres, 2 horses, 4 cattle [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p20]

1780: warrantee of 40 acres of land, paid tax on 200 acres total [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p20]

1789: paid tax on 200 acres [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p20]

1790 census: 7 males under age 16 [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p20]

1790: located in Albany Twp, Berks Co, PA. one male over age 16, one male under age 16, and seven females [Ref: 1790 PA Berks Albany 02]

1791: assessed taxes for 149 acres, 2 horses, 2 cows [Ref: John Hendricks 12/14/1995]

1800: census; one male under 10, one male 10-16, one male over 45; one female under 10, two females 10-16, two females 16-26, and one female over 45 [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p20]

1810: census; one male 10-16, one male over 45 years; one female 10-16, one female over 45 [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p20]

1820: census: one male under 10, one male 10-16, one male 18-24, one male 24-45, one male over 45; two females under 10, two females 10-16, one female 24-45 [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p20]

died at age 73 years, 13 days. buried in Row 10, Plot 105 at the New Bethel Union Church Cemetery. [Ref: John Hendricks 12/14/1995]

Will dated Apr 28 1813, proved Apr 1 1822. Provides for wife Catharine. Children: Jacob, Christina, Margretha, Barbara, Maria, Catharine, Magdalena, and John who is devisee of farm and woodland for 500 pounds. Testator directs that wife live with John and if they can't agree, John is to erect a house for her where she desires it to be 24 feet by 18 feet with a cellar and not less than 4 windows, each window to have 12 panes. He also directs John to pay for and erect 3 tombstones for himself and his 2 deceased wives. Executor sons Jacob and John. Witness Jacob Shoemaker, Peter Friez. Codicil dated Apr 7, 1821, Peter Friez witness. [Ref: BerksCoPA WillAbs v2p420]

Will is recorded in Will Book Vol C, page 216. [Ref: John Hendricks 12/14/1995]

text of will is given in German in [Ref: BerksCoPA Estates 1800-50-R #1528]

account of Jacob and John Reichelderfer, executors of the estate, shows value of $1577.94 [Ref: BerksCoPA Estates 1800-50-R #1533]

---------- Will of Michael Reichelderfer, translated by H. Fred Mahle, 1967:
In the name of the Holy Trinity of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, Amen.
I Michael Reicheldterfer in Albany Township, Berks County and in the State of Pennsylvania am weak and ill in my body, but of sound mind and memory -- Thank God who makes me realize the mortality of my body -- and I know that it is ordained for all human beings some day to die, make and order this my last will and testament to wit-
Principally and primarily I give and recommend my soul into the hand of Almight God who has given it and I ask to have my body buried in the earth in a seemly and Christian burial as my executors see fit, not doubting but in the general resurrection I shall receive it again thru the mighty power of God.
What concerns such worldly possessions as it pleased God to bless me with in this life I give and bequeath of them in the following manner and form-
Firstly, I give and bequeath and order that whoever will own my land will give to my wife Catharina her annual subsistnce as it is Christian usage, as long as she bears my name.
Secondly, I order that after my death two men shall be chosen of my executors, they shall give my wife, Catharina her annual subsistance as it is Christian and customary.
Thirdly, I have sold my son Jacob Reichelsterfer the land across the Blue Mountain for the sum of 450 pounds as follows- the first 50 pounds by March 27 1813 and annually 25 pounds at the March Fair until the above mentioned sum of money is paid. In case he cannot return the bonds to me than shall 50 pounds in equal parts be paid to his six sisters annually, namely to Christina, Margrede, Barbara, Maria, Catharina, and Magdalina.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath to my son Johannes Reichelsterfer the land I now possess for the sum of 500 pounds including all rolling stock that I own. This sum shall be paid as follows 50 pounds at the 27 of March 1813 and annually at the March Fair 50 pounds until paid off to my daughters in equal parts as above mentioned.
Fifthly, I order that my wife Catharina shall get her annual sustenance from the farm where I now live and shall have her widowseat in the house where I now live as long as she bears my name. In case she and my son Johannes Reichelsterfer shall not get along then the mentioned Johannes Reichelsterfer shall build her a house 22 X 12 feet with a cellar underneath, not less than four windows and not less than twelve panes to a window. The house shall be built on land where my wife Catharina wants it. She shall have the right to remarry and my executors shall permit it and furnish support for both after my death.
Sixthly, My son Jacob Reichelsterfer shall not inherit anything I leave in Albany Township because I give him his share into the purchase (of his farm)
Seventhly, My son Johannes Reichelsterfer shall have three tombstones made for me and my two deceased wives, one as the other, they shall be paid out of my property.
Eighthly, I order that the money I leave, after payment of debts and funeral, shall be loaned out at interest by my exectors. They shall see to it that my remaining wife Catharina shall recieve this interest as long as she bears my name. She shall have the choice of a cow if she wants it. If she does not bear my name any more the above mentioned money shall be divided in equal parts among my remaining daughters.
Ninethly, I order that my son Johannes Reichelsterfer shall have all my woodland which belongs to my homestead that I bequeathed him, and my wife Catharina shall have the choice of beds a good stove with a pipe for the new house that they shall build her.
Tenthly, I order my two sons Jacob Reichelsterfer and Johannes Reichelsterfer to be my executors for this my last will and Testament, and I acknowledge this my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 28th day of April 1813.
P.S. Half of the china and kitchenware on the kitchen cupboard shall go to my wife Catharina.
Michael (X) Reichelderfer
Sealed and declared by the mentioned Michael Reichelsterffer to be his last Will & Testament in his presents, which we at his request in the presents of each other have signed with our names. Jacob Schumacher. Peter Friess.
I Michael Reichelsderfer of Albany Township afs do this Seventh day of April AD 1821 make and publish this codicil to my last will and Testament in manner following What is to say the sum which is mentioned in the foregoing to be paid Two Years after my Deceased Day Yearly Fifty Pounds until the five Hundred pounds are satisfied. And lastly it is my desire that this my present Codicil be annexed to & make a part of my last Will and Testament to all Intents and purposes. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 7th Day of April AD 1821. Michael (X) Reichelsterffer. Peter Friess. Jacob Schmacher. [Ref: Harter REICHELDERFER p22]



Pedigree of Michael REICHELDERFER
          /-----Johannes Veit REICHELDERFER
 /-----Johann Heinrich REICHELSDORFER
|         \-----Anna (REICHELSDORFER)
Michael REICHELDERFER
|         /-----Ulrich LIEBENGUT
 \-----Maria Catherina LIEBENGUTH
         |                           /-----Hans HENNI
         |                  /-----Nikli HENNI
         |                 |         \-----Barbli KLAUS
         |         /-----Michael HENNI
         |        |        |         /-----Hans EICHELBERGER
         |        |         \-----Barbel EICHELBERGER
         |        |                  \-----Elsbeth RAEBER
          \-----Anna HENNI
                  |                           /-----Hans SCHWYTZER
                  |                  /-----Hans SCHWYTZER
                  |                 |         \-----Sara PFAEFFERLI
                  |         /-----Benedicht SCHWYTZER
                  |        |        |                  /-----Niklaus FARNI
                  |        |        |         /-----Peter FARNI
                  |        |        |        |         \-----Maria WALDMANN
                  |        |         \-----Verena FARNI
                  |        |                  \-----Vernea PIERIS
                   \-----Anna SCHWYTZER
                           |         /-----Peter GASSNER
                            \-----Anna GASSNER
                                    |                  /-----Jacob KROPF
                                    |         /-----Hans KROPF
                                    |        |         \-----Rosina (KROPF)
                                     \-----Barble KROPF
                                              \-----Barbli TSCHABOLT



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