John Adam Seifert

#265, b. 20 November 1774, d. 14 May 1822
John Adam Seifert|b. 20 Nov 1774\nd. 14 May 1822|p265.htm|Johann Michael Seifert|b. 26 Sep 1753\nd. c 1820|p347.htm|Maria Magdalena Wilt|b. 17 Sep 1752\nd. b 15 Feb 1820|p348.htm|Adam Seifert|b. 13 Jun 1722\nd. 27 Dec 1787|p358.htm|Anna M. Schwartzwalder|d. b 30 Jul 1805|p359.htm|Nicholas Wilt|b. 17 Jun 1712\nd. 1786|p361.htm|Catarina M. Schneiderin|b. 1715|p362.htm|
  • Birth*: John Adam Seifert was born on 20 November 1774.1
  • He was the son of Johann Michael Seifert and Maria Magdalena Wilt.1
  • Christening: John Adam Seifert was christened on 11 December 1774 at Christ Lutheran Church, York, York, PA, US; Sponsors: Carl Krimm & wife.1
  • Confirmation*: He was confirmed in 1790 at Christ Lutheran Church, York, York, PA, US; Seiffert, Adam confirmed 1790 age 16 at Christ Lutheran.2
  • Marriage*: He married Anna Maria Lauer, daughter of John Philip Lauer and Anna Unknown, before 1801.3
  • Census*: John Adam Seifert and Anna Maria Lauer appeared on the census of 1810 at Dover, York, PA, US, ; Seiffert, Adam 26-45, 2 males < 10, 1 male 10-15, 3 females < 10, 1 female 26-44.4
  • Deed*: John Adam Seifert and Johann Michael Seifert were given a deed on 11 November 1812 at Dover, York, PA, US; Received deed for 174 acres from Michael Seifert.5
  • Deed*: John Adam Seifert and Maria Magdalena Wilt were given a deed on 15 March 1819 at Dover, York, PA, US; Released all claims to the land of her former husband Michael to her son Adam, in exchange for a dowry she would receive for the rest of her life.
  • Census*: John Adam Seifert appeared on the census of 1820 at Dover, York, PA, US, ; Siefart, Adam >45, 2 males<10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-18, 2 males 16-26, 3 females<10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-18.6
  • (Witness) Will: He witnessed the will of Johann Michael Seifert on 12 December 1820 at Dover, York, PA, US; 10 Children: Adam, Catharine m. Joseph Bate(dead) (should be Buatt), Michael Jr. petitioner, Barbara m. John Ferrence, Elizabeth m. John Slothower, John, Philip, Mary m. Henry Sherbone, Geo, Susanna m. John Zinn
    Wants 30 acres appraised, Michael Jr. gets land $691.87.7
  • Will*: John Adam Seifert left a will on 14 May 1822 at Dover, York, PA, US; Widow: Anna Maria Lauer names Michael Seiffert guardian of Joseph & Abraham Seiffert; John Sheffer guardian of Polly, Elizabeth, Sally, & Adam Seiffert
    Sons: Philip & John Seiffert over 14 yrs of age name Michael Seiffert their guardian - bonds filed
    11 May 1824 - John Lauer Admrs of Adam Seyfert bal of 505.49
    5 Apr 1827 - William Seyfert eldest son of Adam late of Dover twp reports 9 children - Wm petitioner, John, Joseph, Abraham, Adam, Ann m. Frederick Roth, Polly, Elizabeth, & Sally - want 200 acre tract appraised
    5 Jan 1830 - heirs ordered to appear to claim land by next O.C.
    9 Feb 1830 - Ex-sheriff Michael Doudel valued 82A tract of Adam Seyfert of Dovert @799.00 which is taken by second son, John, who is allowed 20.42 and to pay widow Anna Maria a dower of 15.17 yearly; John Seyfert & Peter Gross each give bonds for 1558
    8 Sep 1835 - Land of Adam Seyfert late of Dover sale of 103A + ordered on 31 Oct 1831 with a widow dower clause.
    9 Jan 1839 - third son Joseph accepts dwg.. plantation of 103A + @ 2170.00;
    full shares are 149.85 + 779.92 1/2 when widow dies to Wm; Joseph, John, Nancy m. Roth, Polly m. David Cochenur, Elizabeth m. Andrew Gross, Sally m. Jacob Shellenberger, Adam Jr. & Abraham Seyfert.8
  • Death*: He died on 14 May 1822 at age 47.9
  • Burial*: He was buried after 14 May 1822 at Strayer's Cemetery, Dover, York, PA, US.9

Family: Anna Maria Lauer b. 1782, d. a 1850

Citations:

  1. [S127] Transcribed Church Records (York, PA: Christ Lutheran Church); The Historical Society of York County.
  2. [S9] Submissions, Family Files and Vital Statistics (250 East Market Street, York, PA: York County Heritage Trust); The Historical Society of York County.
  3. [S119] Submissions, Family Group Sheets (250 E. Market Street York, PA 17403: York County Heritage Trust); The Historical Society of York County.
  4. [S379] 1810 US Federal Census (Statistical Schedule), PA, York County (Database online, Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, 2005), Dover, sheet 4, image 4; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  5. [S9] Submissions, Family Files and Vital Statistics (250 East Market Street, York, PA: York County Heritage Trust), Copy of Deed from Michael Seifert to Adam Seifert.; The Historical Society of York County.
  6. [S409] 1820 US Federal Census (Statistical Schedule), PA, York County (Database online, Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, 2005), Dover, image 5; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  7. [S72] Michael Seiffert, Last Will and Testament, 12 Dec 1820 OC/N-125-126 (n.pub.); The Historical Society of York County.
  8. [S84] Adam Seiffert, Last Will and Testament, Probated 14 May 1822 - OC/N-373 (n.pub., 1822-1839), G,243; The Historical Society of York County.
  9. [S111] Cemetery Survey, York County, PA (250 E. Market Street York, PA 17403: York County Heritage Trust); The Historical Society of York County.
  10. [S84] Adam Seiffert, Last Will and Testament, Probated 14 May 1822 - OC/N-373 (n.pub., 1822-1839); The Historical Society of York County.
  11. [S135] Transcribed Church Records (York County, PA: Salem Evangelical Lutheran & German Reformed Church Records), pg 50; The Historical Society of York County.
  12. [S135] Transcribed Church Records (York County, PA: Salem Evangelical Lutheran & German Reformed Church Records), pg 53; The Historical Society of York County.
  13. [S135] Transcribed Church Records (York County, PA: Salem Evangelical Lutheran & German Reformed Church Records), pg 57; The Historical Society of York County.
  14. [S135] Transcribed Church Records (York County, PA: Salem Evangelical Lutheran & German Reformed Church Records), pg 58; The Historical Society of York County.
  15. [S135] Transcribed Church Records (York County, PA: Salem Evangelical Lutheran & German Reformed Church Records), pg 62; The Historical Society of York County.
  16. [S135] Transcribed Church Records (York County, PA: Salem Evangelical Lutheran & German Reformed Church Records), pg 63; The Historical Society of York County.
  17. [S135] Transcribed Church Records (York County, PA: Salem Evangelical Lutheran & German Reformed Church Records), pg 66; The Historical Society of York County.
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