Henry Yessler

#410, b. before 1755, d. before 6 November 1813
  • Birth*: Henry Yessler was born before 1755.1
  • Marriage*: He married Margaret (Polly) Bentz, daughter of John Philip Bentz and Mary Elizabeth Unknown, before 1778.2,3
  • Deed*: Henry Yessler was given a deed on 13 April 1778 at 302 acres, Dover, York, PA, US; John Philip Bentz & Eliz to Henry Yessler for L450, 302 acries in Dover twp which was sold by sheriff to granter 11 aug 1770 as estate of Peter Bentz of Dover.4
  • (Witness) Deed: He witnessed the deed of John Philip Bentz and Mary Elizabeth Unknown on 13 April 1778 at York, PA, US; Ap 13 1778. John Philip Bentz of York Town in York County Yeoman & Elizabeth his wife: to Henry Yesler: for L450: 302 acres in Dover Twp. which was sold by sheriff to this grantor Ag 11 1770, as estate of Peter (Bentz) of Dover Twp., who bought same from Lodowich Ripple & Saville Maria his wife on Mr 3 1764.5
  • (Witness) Will: Henry Yessler witnessed the will of John Philip Bentz on 26 August 1780; Probated 9 Jan 1781
    Executors: Michael Stahn, Henry Yessler and Henry Bentz. York Town Township.
    Wife: Mary Elizabeth Bentz.
    Children: Henry, Peter, Christian, Philip, Elizabeth wife of Michael Hahn, Margaret wife of Henry Yessler, and Rosina wife of John Hahn.6
  • Tax*: Henry Yessler was tax 3 men, 3 women, 1 house, 1 outhouse, 3 cattle, 3 horses - value 456 lbs. in 1783 at York, York, PA, US.7
  • Census: He and Margaret (Polly) Bentz appeared on the census of 1790 at Paradise, York, PA, US, ; Yosler, Henry >16, 3 males < 16, 3 females.8
  • (Witness) Christening: Henry Yessler witnessed the christening of Johan Heinrich Heilman on 10 June 1792 at Wolf's Reformed & Lutheran Church, W. Manchester, York, PA, US; Sponsors: Henrich Jessler & Margaretha.9
  • Census: Henry Yessler and Margaret (Polly) Bentz appeared on the census of 1800 at Menallen, Adams, PA, US, ; Gesler (Yesler), Henry 45+. 1 male 10-15, 3 females 16-25, 1 female 26-45, 1 female > 45; indexed as Gesler but looks more like Yesler.1
  • Census*: Henry Yessler and Margaret (Polly) Bentz appeared on the census of 1810 at Paradise, York, PA, US, ; Yesler, Henry 45+, 1 male 26-44, 1 female < 10, 1 female >45.10
  • Will*: Henry Yessler left a will 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.2
  • Death*: He died before 6 November 1813 at York, PA, US.2

Family: Margaret (Polly) Bentz b. b 1755

Citations:

  1. [S525] 1800 US Federal Census (Statistical Schedule), PA, Adams County (Database online, Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, 2005), Menallen, image 4; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  2. [S223] Henry Yessler, Last Will & Testament, Probated 6 Nov 1813 N78 (n.pub.); The Historical Society of York County.
  3. [S267] Philip Bentz, Last Will and Testament (n.pub., 26 aug 1780), Henry Yessler married to Philip Bentz's daughter Margaret; The Historical Society of York County.
  4. [S9] Submissions, Family Files and Vital Statistics (250 East Market Street, York, PA: York County Heritage Trust), Deed 2A96; The Historical Society of York County.
  5. [S539] Bryan A. Bentz, Bentz Family History Web Page (http://www-swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bentz/geneal/bentz/philip.html: n.pub.).
  6. [S267] Philip Bentz, Last Will and Testament (n.pub., 26 aug 1780); The Historical Society of York County.
  7. [S382] Vital Records, York County, PA (250 E. Market Street York, PA 17403: York County Heritage Trust); The Historical Society of York County.
  8. [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).
  9. [S53] Transcribed Church Records (W. Manchester, York Co., PA: Wolf's (St. Paul's) Lutheran & Reformed), pg 16 #334; The Historical Society of York County.
  10. [S379] 1810 US Federal Census (Statistical Schedule), PA, York County (Database online, Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, 2005), Paradise, image 2; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  11. [S91] 1850 US Federal Census (Population Schedule), PA, York County (Database online, Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, 2005), 204/23/23; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  12. [S130] Transcribed Church Records (York, PA: First Reformed Church); The Historical Society of York County.
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