George Jacob Sherman/Scherman

 

Family Group Sheet

Husband: George Jacob Sherman/Scherman

Born: September 21, 1724 in: Niederhochstadt, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany

Burial: 1812

Died: February 14, 1812

Immigration: 1749

in: Christ's Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pa.

in: Littlestown, Adams County, Pa.

in: Came to Philadelphia on the ship "Lydia"--coming from Niederhochstadt

Military service: Bet. 1776 - 1783 in Germany.

in: A private with the 4th Co. York County militia during American

Naturalization: 1762

Property 1: 1783

Property 2: June 19, 1754

Property 3: 1795

Residence: 1763

Marriage: Abt. 1750

Revoluntary War

in: In Tulpchocken Township, Berks County, PA

in: Value of land was 85 pounds

in: Two different 25 acre tracts - Berks County, Pa.

in: Value of land was 727 pounds. Also had 3 negro servants.

in: Manheim Township, York County, PA

in: Berks County, Pa.

Father: Johann Jacob Schirmann

Mother: Anna Maria Catharina

Other Spouses: Maria Elisabetha Schirmann, Magdalena Fuhrman, Judith Spangler

Wife: Eva Kundigunda Crieschbaum

Born: January 12, 1725/26 in: Oftulpenhocken Tp., Berks County, Pa.

Burial: 1784

Died: 1784

in: Christ's Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pa.

in: Littlestown, Adams County, Pa.

CHILDREN

1 Name: Conrad Sherman/Scherman, Gen.

Born: December 11, 1752 in: Berks County, Pa.

Burial: 1823

Census: 1810

Died: April 11, 1823

Elected: 1784

Military service: 1776

in: St. David's (Sherman's Church) in West Manheim, Pa.

in: Owned one slave, only one in the township

in: West Manheim Township, York County, Pa.

in: Justice of the Peace, Manheim Township

in: A brigadier general in the American Revolutionary War, served 1776 - 1781 in Colonel Joseph Heister's Reg., 6th Battalion of Berks County, Pa. Roll of Col John Patton's Battalion, Berks Co. Militia, & with Gen. M Joseph Reed, 6th Battalion in 1780.

in: Owned 3 houses, grist mill & barns in Manheim. Owned a tanning yard and distillery.

in: St. David's Church (Sherman's Church), part of the building committee in

1781 for the second church

Property: 1795

Religion: 1769

Will: March 29, 1823 in: A written will

in: York County, Pa. Married: 1778

Spouse: Helena Slagle/Schlagel

2 Name: Johann Jacob Sherman/Scherman

Born: March 02, 1755

Died: July 07, 1822

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Burial: 1822

Fact1: 1822

Occupation:

Residence: 1807

Will: 1822

in: Host, Berks, Pa.

in: Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co., MD

in: Westminster, Carroll, Md.

in: Listed on his tombstone the age of 66 years and 4 months.

in: Innkeeper (tavern) in Westminster given to him by his father in 1787

in: Built residence in Westminster. Would later become the future home of the Carroll County Historical Society.

in: Left nothing to daughter, Eve and son-in-law, David Shriver

in: Pa. Married: 1779

Spouse: Elizabeth Wagner

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Alice Louise Luckhardt

Name: George Henry Sherman/Scherman

Born: March 1768

Burial: 1822

Died: May 28, 1822

Occupation: Bet. 1800 - 1810

Property: 1787

Will: February 16, 1822

Married: June 03, 1787

in: West Manheim, York, Pa.

in: Christ's Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pa.

in: Littlestown, Adams, Pa.

in: Farmer, owner of a couple fo slaves

in: Tavern to run in Littlestown, PA- given by his father

in: Written and then probated on May 31, 1822.

in: York, Pa.

Spouse: Elizabeth Reinecker

Name: Elisabeth Julianna Sherman/Scherman

Baptism: September 29, 1759 in: Alatalaha Lutheran

Born: September 11, 1759 in: Rehrersburg, Berks, Pa.

Census: 1820

Died: Aft. 1820

Property: 1796

in: A widow, living in German Town, Adams Co., PA with two sons nearby.

One female living with her (age range 26 - 45 yrs).

in: Pa.

in: Received land from her father after she became a widow (Germany Twp.,

deed Vol 20, page 210, on May 30, 1799

in: Pa. Married: Bef. 1779

Spouse: John (Johannes) Adams Parr

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Husband: George Jacob Sherman/Scherman

Source: (1) Berks Co., Pa. Land Warrants, Penn. Archives, Third Series, June 19, 1754 - Two different 25 acres

tracts of land.

(2) History of CHRIST REFORMED CHURCH 1746-1947 of Littlestown, Adams County, PA, 161, List of veterans buried in Christ Cemetery from American Revolutionary War.

Born: September 21, 1724

in: Niederhochstadt, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany

Died: February 14, 1812

in: Littlestown, Adams County, Pa.

Relationship with Father: Johann Jacob Schirmann - Natural

Relationship with Mother: Anna Maria Catharina - Natural

Burial: 1812

Immigration: 1749

Military service: Bet. 1776 - 1783

Naturalization: 1762

Property: 1783

Residence: 1763

Christ's Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pa. Came to Philadelphia on the ship "Lydia"--coming from Niederhochstadt in Germany. A private with the 4th Co. York County militia during American Revolutary War In Tulpchocken Township, Berks County, PA

Value of land was 85 pounds Manheim Township, York County, PA

Notes

George first lived in the Tulpedhocken area of Pennsylvania and then acquired in June 19, 1754 two 25-acre warrants of land in the

present-day area of Brunswick Township in Schuylkill County. By September 24, 1762 he was naturalized as a British citizen of the

American colonies in Berks County. By 1763, George, Eva and their family were in Manheim Township in York County, Pennsylvania.

Their family now included Conrad Sherman, born December 11, 1752, Johann Jacob Sherman, born March 2, 1755, and Elisabetha

Julianna Sherman, born September 11, 1759, all three in Berks County. Lastly was George Sherman, born March 1768 in York County.

The major political uprising of the American colonies with the British crown was not unnoticed by the Sherman family. They had been in

Pennsylvania all during the 1750’s and 1760’s and had seen first hand the British treatment of the colonies. They had done well financially

over the years and wanted to be a part of a new nation and its development. Not only did George Jacob Sherman join the militia but also so did his son, Conrad Sherman. George served as a private with the 4th Company of the York County militia while in his mid-50’s.

In York County, (George) Jacob Sherman was licensed to run a public house (a tavern) in the Manheim Township and started purchasing

acreage around the area of St. David’s Church. Between 1765 and 1809 over 800 acres of land were owned either in (George) Jacob's or

his son, Conrad’s name. Due to their extensive land holdings in the region and their support of St. David’s Church, the name Sherman’s

Church came into popular use. The Church stills functions into the 21st Century and located in York County, on Highway 94, just over the

Pennsylvania State line, near the village of Pleasant Hills.

Additional land holdings in other areas after the American Revolution increased for the Sherman family. (George) Jacob Sherman

purchased at auction 200 acres in Manheim Township on October 10, 1783 for 122 pounds and 10 shillings (about $196 - $200 in the year

2000 currency value). By August 10, 1797 he was living in Germany Township in York County and purchased a tenement house, lot of

ground in the town of Petersburg, a twenty-foot alley and an additional 35 acres for 980 pounds in gold/silver (about $13,190 in the year

2000 value). In May 26, 1800 was the purchase of 220 acres containing a gristmill and many buildings for the sum of 450 pounds,17 shillings and 10 pence (about $6,137 in the year 2000 value). By December 8, 1800 a tract of land called “Diggs Choice” (over 8 acres) in Heidelberg Township sold to (George) Jacob for 15 pounds (about $200 in the year 2000 value) an acre. Then in June 27, 1801 over four acres were sold for 102 pounds and 3 shillings (about $1,373 in the year 2000 value) to (George) Jacob Sherman. On theTulpehorken Tax Rolls for 1752-1754-1756. May 15, 1769 - George and wife, Eva, were sponsors at birth of George Jacob Krieschbaum at St. David's Church (Sherman's Church) in West Manheim, York, Pa. May 4, 1780 

- Witnesses at baptism of Catherine Parr (daughter of John and Elizabeth Parr). Grief befell the Sherman family with Conrad’s mother, Eva, death in 1784 in Littlestown, PA. Conrad’s father, George Jacob, married sometime later to Magdalena Fuhrman. She was born about 1735 in York County. When she and George Jacob Sherman married is

unknown and when she died is also unknown. There is also the name of Judith Spangler as a wife of George Jacob and she may have been

his fourth wife. When they married and how long she lived is also unknown. (George) Jacob Sherman, died on February 14, 1812 in Littlestown, Adams County, PA. The senior Sherman was 87 years old and had accomplished many things since his birth in Germany. He also instilled the same spirit of achievement in his children. George Jacob Sherman, the immigrant and the American was buried at the Christ Reformed Church in Littlestown next to his wife, Eva Sherman. When his third wife, Magdalena or fourth wife, Judith Spangler, passed away is unknown.

Wife: Eva Kundigunda Crieschbaum

Source: Christ Church / cemetery records (Pa.).

Born: January 12, 1725/26

in: Oftulpenhocken Tp., Berks County, Pa.

Died: 1784

in: Littlestown, Adams County, Pa.

Burial: 1784

Christ's Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pa.

Notes

Death date of 1784 based on church records of Christ Church and cemetery.

Question of birth place; Berks, Pa. or in Germany.

Child: Conrad Sherman/Scherman, Gen.

Source: (1) Pa. Archives, Second Series, Vol XIV, 312, Aug. 10 - Sept. 9, 1780 - Conrad Sherman with Colonel Joseph Hiester in the 6th Battalion of Berks County, Pa. militia. (2) History of Berks Co., Pa in the Amer. Revolution 1774 - 1783 by Morton L. Montgomery, published 1894, 132, Conrad Sherman's company during the war.

Born: December 11, 1752

in: Berks County, Pa.

Died: April 11, 1823

in: West Manheim Township, York County, Pa.

Relationship with Father: George Jacob Sherman/Scherman - Natural

Relationship with Mother: Eva Kundigunda Crieschbaum - Natural

Burial: 1823

Census: 1810

Elected: 1784

St. David's (Sherman's Church) in West Manheim, Pa.

Owned one slave, only one in the township

Justice of the Peace, Manheim Township

Military service: 1776

A brigadier general in the American Revolutionary War, served 1776 - 1781 in Colonel Joseph Heister's

Property: 1795

Religion: 1769

Reg., 6th Battalion of Berks County, Pa. Roll of Col John Patton's Battalion, Berks Co. Militia, & with

Gen. Joseph Reed, 6th Battalion in 1780.

Owned 3 houses, grist mill & barns in Manheim. Owned a tanning yard and distillery. St. David's Church (Sherman's Church), part of the building committee in 1781 for the second church

Will: March 29, 1823

A written will

Notes

American Revolution - 1776- Conrad Sherman a sergeant with Capt. John Lesher's Company (part of Colonel John Patton's Battalion,

known as German Battalion, Heidelberg Brigade), organized from men from Bethel and Tulpehcoken townships, PA. The march of the

Heidelberg Brigade, starting a Womelsdorf on August 1, 1776 - August 9th, getting ready. Then marched out August 11th to Reading, to

Kutztown, to Bethehem, to Shaw's Tavern. By August 19th marched to South Branch of Raritan River to Punch Bowl to Bonnamtown and

then arrived at Perth Amboy by August 22nd, a total distance of 135 miles.

August 8, 1780 to September 9th - Captain Sherman (Shirman) Company Sixth Battalion of Berks County Militia was commanded by Lt. Colonel Joseph Hiester during the American Revolution. John Ludwig was also a captain under Hiester. Captain Conrad Sherman had 46 privates, 1 Fifer, 1 drummer, 4 sergeants, 1 ensign, 3 corporals, and 1 lieutenant under his command. Fought in the Battle of Camden on August 15, 1780 (a battle the British won). [Sources: PA Archives, Second Series, Vol XIV page 312 and "History of Berks County

1774 - 1783" , page 132, by Morton L. Montgomery] From the tax rolls - 1783 - Conrad had 3 houses, 2 outhouses, 2 Negroes, and had 4people

living at the house. Tax value: 506.50. From the tax rolls - 1795 - Conrad had 800 acres, 2 mills, 2 Negroes, 8 horned cattle, 5 horses, 1 tan yards and land value of 1314. Served as Justice of the Peace - Sept. 8, 1784 - commissioned for County of York for the district of Manheim and Codorus. February 21, 1794 - Lt. Colonel Conrad Sherman of the Sixth Regiment in the Brigade Composed of the Militia of York County, commanded by Brigadier General Henry Miller. (source: PA Archives, Vol V, Sixth Series, page 833) May 20, 1785 - had 100 acres in York County. May 10, 1787 - had 268.20 acres in York County. July 30, 1787 - 53 acres purchased for 53 pounds from Nicholas Wyant. Land in Codorus Township. Nov. 20, 1807 - 4.80 acres known as "Synder's Improvement" to Conrad Sherman.

Feb. 25, 1808 - 99.25 acres to Conrad in West Manheim, York, Pa.

July 20, 1809 - 62.108 acres to Conrad in West Manheim, York, Pa.

July 20, 1809 - 98.77 acres to Conrad in West Manheim, York, Pa.

In the Frederick newspaper, an advertment of Sept. 19, 1818 --- "Reward for runaway indentured servant, belonging to Conrad Sherman of Manheim, PA. He had been missing since September 12. The young man was 18 years old, named Fredeick Trogler, born in Schorndoff, Wertemberg, Germany. He came to America in the winter of 1817. He had left Germany in the Spring of 1817 and later had been ship wrecked off the coast of Norway." In Conrad’s final will, located in Book “P”, page 4 of York County and dated March 29, 1823, he listed his wife, Helena, and his five adult children. (Copy of Conrad's Will as link.) He died on April 11, 1823 in West Manheim at the age of 70 years. Helena lived on in West Manheim Township, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. (LINK - copy of Conrad Sherman’s Will of 1823) At the time of Conrad’s death, four of his children had married and started their families. But between 1822 and 1828 the Sherman family struggled with a series of family deaths. It started July 1822 with a grandchild, George Sherman, son of Jacob and Susanna, who died

while the family lived in Littlestown, Adams County, PA. Then came Conrad’s death in April 1823. The very next month, Conrad’s son,

Jacob, died May 1, 1823 in West Manheim, leaving his widow, Susanna. Another grandchild, Elizabeth Kuhn, died at age 7 years on

September 19, 1823. By June 19, 1825, a second one of Conrad’s sons dies, that of Johannes (John). Next was Conrad's son-in-law,

George Zacharias, husband of Susannah, who died June 7, 1826 in Carroll County, Maryland. Lastly was George S. Sherman’s wife,

Elizabeth, who died before January 1, 1828 and which may have been due to childbirth. Her last son was George K. Sherman, born

December 9, 1827.

Will: York Co., PA Will Book P, Page 4, , dated March 29, 1823, probated on April 21, 1823. He began the will: "Be it remembered

that I General Conrad Sherman of York County in the State of Pennsylvania being at this present time weak in body, but of sound

disposing mind memory and understanding considering the certainly of death and the uncertainty of the time it may take place, and being

deserious to settle my worldly affairs and thereby be the better prepared to leave this Transitory world when it shall please Almighty God, to call me hence, do therefore make publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament." Those listed in the will were: Helena, his

wife. his children - Henry, George S., Susanna (wife of George Zacharias), John and Jacob Sherman. He had property in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

Child: Johann Jacob Sherman/Scherman

Born: March 02, 1755

in: Host, Berks, Pa.

Died: July 07, 1822

in: Westminster, Carroll, Md.

Relationship with Father: George Jacob Sherman/Scherman - Natural

Relationship with Mother: Eva Kundigunda Crieschbaum - Natural

Burial: 1822

Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co., MD

Fact1: 1822

Listed on his tombstone the age of 66 years and 4 months.

Occupation: Innkeeper (tavern) in Westminster given to him by his father in 1787

Residence: 1807

Built residence in Westminster. Would later become the future home of the Carroll County Historical Society.

Will: 1822

Left nothing to daughter, Eve and son-in-law, David Shriver

Notes

Illness from May 31, 1822 to July 6, 1822, died July 7, 1822. His doctor was Dr. William Willis.

Child: George Henry Sherman/Scherman

Born: March 1768

in: West Manheim, York, Pa.

Died: May 28, 1822

in: Littlestown, Adams, Pa.

Relationship with Father: George Jacob Sherman/Scherman - Natural

Relationship with Mother: Eva Kundigunda Crieschbaum - Natural

Burial: 1822

Occupation: Bet. 1800 - 1810

Property: 1787

Christ's Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pa.

Farmer, owner of a couple fo slaves

Tavern to run in Littlestown, PA- given by his father

Will: February 16, 1822

Written and then probated on May 31, 1822.

Notes

Child: Elisabeth Julianna Sherman/Scherman

Born: September 11, 1759

in: Rehrersburg, Berks, Pa.

Died: Aft. 1820

in: Pa.

Relationship with Father: George Jacob Sherman/Scherman - Natural

Relationship with Mother: Eva Kundigunda Crieschbaum - Natural

Baptism: September 29, 1759

Alatalaha Lutheran

Census: 1820

A widow, living in German Town, Adams Co., PA with two sons nearby. One female living with her (age

range 26 - 45 yrs).

Property: 1796

Received land from her father after she became a widow (Germany Twp., deed Vol 20, page 210, on May

30, 1799

Notes

Other spellings of name: Elisabetha Juliana Scherman

 

 

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