Michael Yessler

#412, b. 14 August 1779, d. 25 February 1853
Michael Yessler|b. 14 Aug 1779\nd. 25 Feb 1853|p412.htm|Henry Yessler|b. b 1755\nd. b 6 Nov 1813|p410.htm|Margaret (Polly) Bentz|b. b 1755|p411.htm|||||||John P. Bentz|d. bt 26 Aug 1780 - 9 Jan 1781|p1550.htm|Mary E. Unknown||p1551.htm|
  • Birth*: Michael Yessler was born on 14 August 1779; 15 Aug 1779 on tombstone.1,2
  • He was the son of Henry Yessler and Margaret (Polly) Bentz.
  • (Witness) Census: Michael Yessler witnessed the census of Henry Yessler and Margaret (Polly) Bentz in 1790 at Paradise, York, PA, US, ; Yosler, Henry >16, 3 males < 16, 3 females.3
  • Marriage*: Michael Yessler married Anna Maria Ziegler, daughter of John Jacob II Ziegler and Susanna Unknown, before 1801.4
  • Census*: Michael Yessler and Anna Maria Ziegler appeared on the census of 1810 at Dover, York, PA, US, ; Yesler, Michael - 2 males <9, 1 male 25-44, 2 females <10, 1 female 25-44.5
  • (Witness) Will: Michael Yessler witnessed the will of Henry Yessler and Margaret (Polly) Bentz on 25 October 1813 at Paradise, York, PA, US; Probated 6 Nov 1813; Wife: Margaret; Issue: John, Michael, Daniel, Polly m. Henry Slagle of Paradise; Peggy m. Jacob Smyser of York; Ex: sons-in-law Henry Slagle & Jacob Smyser.6
  • Marriage: Michael Yessler married Elizabeth Becker on 30 December 1813 at First Reformed Church, York, York, PA, US.7
  • Census: Michael Yessler and Elizabeth Becker appeared on the census of 1820 at Dover, York, PA, US, ; Yesler, Michael farmer 26-45, 2 males 10-16, 2 females 16-26, 1 female 26-45.8
  • Marriage: Michael Yessler married Elizabeth Eichholz before 1827; Will only mentions one Elizabeth.9
  • Marriage: Michael Yessler married Catharine Brua after 1827.
  • Census*: Michael Yessler and Catharine Brua appeared on the census of 1830 at Dover, York, PA, US, ; Yesler, Michael - 2 males 20s, 1 male 40s, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20s, 1 female 50s.10
  • Census: Michael Yessler and Catharine Brua appeared on the census of 1840 at Dover, York, PA, US, ; Yesler, Michael - 1 male<5, 2 males 5-9, 2 males 30s, 1 male 60s, 1 female<5, 2 females 20s, 1 female 50s
    indexed as Gesler.11
  • Death*: Michael Yessler died on 25 February 1853 at Dover, York, PA, US, at age 73 due to dropsy, tombstone says 26 feb.1,2
  • Will*: He left a will after 25 February 1853 at York, PA, US; Died in Dover of dropsy; certified by Jacob Yessler of Washington
    Buried at Bott's Cemetary in West Manchester (Wolf's) with son Henry
    Father: Henry
    Mother: Polly
    Wives: Polly, Elizabeth & Catherine.1
  • Burial*: He was buried after 25 February 1853 at Bott's Cemetery, W. Manchester, York, PA, US; Age: 73-6-11.12,1,2

Family: Anna Maria Ziegler b. 1 Apr 1778, d. 17 Jul 1813

Citations:

  1. [S60] Michael Yessler, Last Will & Testament, Will 73-6-11 (York, PA: Register of Wills (14 Aug 1779 - 25 Feb 1853 ), 1853); The Historical Society of York County.
  2. [S381] Bott (Wolf) Cemetery Tombstone Inscriptions (http://www.interment.net/data/us/pa/york/bott/index.htm: Bill Brick [e-mail address], 2004).
  3. [S411] 1790 US Federal Census (Statistical Schedule), PA, York County (Database online, Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, 2005), Paradise, image 3; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  4. [S53] Transcribed Church Records (W. Manchester, York Co., PA: Wolf's (St. Paul's) Lutheran & Reformed); The Historical Society of York County.
  5. [S379] 1810 US Federal Census (Statistical Schedule), PA, York County (Database online, Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, 2005), Dover, sheet 1049, image 3, stamped 167; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  6. [S223] Henry Yessler, Last Will & Testament, Probated 6 Nov 1813 N78 (n.pub.); The Historical Society of York County.
  7. [S130] Transcribed Church Records (York, PA: First Reformed Church); The Historical Society of York County.
  8. [S409] 1820 US Federal Census (Statistical Schedule), PA, York County (Database online, Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, 2005), Dover, image 3; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  9. [S9] Submissions, Family Files and Vital Statistics (250 East Market Street, York, PA: York County Heritage Trust); The Historical Society of York County.
  10. [S378] 1830 US Federal Census (Statistical Schedule), PA, York County (Database online, Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, 2005), Sheet 298, image 13; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  11. [S380] 1840 US Federal Census (Statistical Schedule), PA, York County (Database online, Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, 2005), Dover, sheet 4, image 7; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  12. [S111] Cemetery Survey, York County, PA (250 E. Market Street York, PA 17403: York County Heritage Trust); The Historical Society of York County.
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