Journal Report

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Generation Seven


21. Sophia Elisabetha⁷ Schweissgut (Laurentius⁶ Schweissguth, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Sophia was born 19 May, 1747 at Bierstadt, Hesse-Nassau (Germany). She married Johann Heinrich Clement 'Henry' circa 1766 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. Sophia died. Her body was interred at Sandy Creek Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Around 1780, Sophia and Henry Clement, Margaret and Godfrey Ratz, Johann Adom Schweissguth and Phillip Schweissguth moved to Rowan County, NC. They settled near Tyro Wagon Shops. The four familes recived many land grants.
Johann Heinrich Clement 'Henry.' Johann was born 6 Feb., 1737 at Mittelfischbach, Darmstadt Region, Hesse. now Germany
near Darmstadt, Germany. Johann died 8 Feb., 1807. His body was interred at Sandy Creek Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Children of Sophia Elisabetha⁷ Schweissgut and Johann Heinrich Clement 'Henry' were as follows:

• +  29  i.   Henry⁸ Clement , Jr. married ? ?


• +  30  ii.   John Adam Clement , Sr. married ? ?


•     31  iii.   Godfrey Clement. Godfrey died.


•     32  iv.   Laurence Clement. Laurence died 23 Jan., 1834.


•     33  v.   Peter Clement. Peter died.


•     34  vi.   Jesse Clement. Jesse died.


•     35  vii.   Mary Clement married ? Wilson. Mary died.
  ? Wilson. ? died.


•     36  viii.   Catherine Clement. Catherine died.


•     37  ix.   Eva Clement. Eva died.


•     38  x.   Margaret Clement. Margaret died.

22. Maria Margaretha Elisabetha⁷ Schweissgut (Laurentius⁶ Schweissguth, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Maria was born 3 Mar., 1749 at Bierstadt, Hesse-Nassau (Germany). She married Gottfried Ratz 'Godfrey' at PA. Maria died 29 Mar., 1806. 24 Mar., 1806? Her body was interred at Sandy Creek Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Margaret?

Around 1780, Sophia and Henry Clement, Margaret and Godfrey Ratz, Johann Adom Schweissguth and Phillip Schweissguth moved to Rowan County, NC. They settled near Tyro Wagon Shops. The four familes recived many land grants.
Gottfried Ratz 'Godfrey.' Gottfried was born 22 Apr., 1743. Gottfried died 1 Dec., 1804 at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro. His body was interred at Sandy Creek Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Children of Maria Margaretha Elisabetha⁷ Schweissgut and Gottfried Ratz 'Godfrey' were as follows:

• +  39  i.   Henry T.⁸ Ratz Henry was born 14 Oct., 1770. He married Barbara Winkler 2 Mar., 1790 at Rowan County, NC. Henry died 30 Dec., 1833.


•     40  ii.   Catherine Ratz. Catherine was born circa 1772. She married John Henry Blessing before 1807 at Rowan County, NC. Catherine died circa 1838.
  John Henry Blessing. John died.


• +  41  iii.   Godfrey Ratts or Ratz , Jr. Godfrey was born 22 Apr., 1778. He married Elizabeth Gobble 12 Jan., 1799 at Rowan County, NC. Godfrey died 1 Dec., 1840.


• +  42  iv.   Elizabeth Ratz Elizabeth was born circa 1780. She married John Cope. Elizabeth died on 26 Aug 1832.


• +  43  v.   Anna Marie Ratz 'Mary Ann' Anna was born circa 1786. She married Daniel Click 6 Mar., 1807. Anna died 17 Jan., 1842.


• +  44  vi.   Magdalene Ratz Magdalene was born in 1787. She married Warren Roberts 27 Aug., 1804. Magdalene died in Nov 1842.

23. Johann Adom⁷ Schweissguth 'Adam' (Laurentius⁶, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Johann was born on 11 Aug 1752 at York, York County, PA. from gravestone. He was baptized at Christ Evangelical Church, York County, PA, on 13 Aug 1752. Religion. He married 'Catherine' Mary Catheron Beck circa 1779. Johann died on 11 Oct 1833 at Davidson County, NC, at age 81. 24 Aug., 1833? His body was interred at Davidson County, NC. Sandy Creek Cemetery.
Later he went by the name John Adam Swicegood.

Around 1780, Sophia and Henry Clement, Margaret and Godfrey Ratz, Johann Adom Schweissguth and Phillip Schweissguth moved to Rowan County, NC. They settled near Tyro Wagon Shops. The four familes recived many land grants.

Adam first worked at the Tyro Wagon Works repairing wagons. The Thompson family was the owners of the shop.

At Adam's death he owned 1,050 acres.
Some of his land grants were -
#1134, 25 Oct., 1786 for 200 acres;
#1798, 18 May, 1789 for 320 acres;
#1925, 18 May, 1789 for 500 acres;
#2353, 17 Jul., 1794 for 40 acres.
#1798 was assigned to both Adam Swicegood and his brother-in-law, Godfrey Ratz.

Sandy Creek Cemetery is the original plot for the Swicegood Meeting House congregation. Adam and Catherine Swicegood donated land in 1790 for the original church and cemetery. The Church was moved into Tyro and is now called St. Luke's Lutheran Church.
'Catherine' Mary Catheron Beck. 'Catherine' was born 6 Feb., 1764 at Rowan County, NC. 'Catherine' died 12 Aug., 1852 at Davidson County, NC. 24 Aug., 1852? Her body was interred at Davidson County, NC. Sandy Creek Cemetery.
Children of Johann Adom⁷ Schweissguth 'Adam' and 'Catherine' Mary Catheron Beck were as follows:

• +  45  i.   'Kate' Minerva Maria? Catherine⁸ Swicegood 'Kate' was born in 1780 at Rowan County, NC. near Tyro. She married Barnabas? Barnett Young 'Barney' in 1800 at Rowan County, NC. near Tyro. 'Kate' died on 18 Jul 1859 at Davidson County, NC. 1851? near Tyro. Her body was interred at Sandy Creek Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.


• +  46  ii.   Phillip Philip? Swicegood Phillip was born 10 Jan., 1784 at Rowan County, NC. now Davidson County. He married Magdalena Harmon Nunley 2 Mar., 1806 at Rowan County, NC. He married Barbara ?? on 1 Jan 1819 at Rowan County, NC. He married Elizabeth McBride 14 Feb., 1836 at Davidson County, NC. He married Mary Hunt 8 Mar., 1853 at Davidson County, NC. Phillip died 27 Mar., 1865. His body was interred at Sandy Creek Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.


• +  47  iii.   Andrew Madison Swicegood Andrew was born on 11 Aug 1786 at Rowan County, NC. now Davidson County. He married Susannah Jane Lookinbill Lookinbee? circa 1806 at Davidson County, NC. He married Nancy Elizabeth Taylor on 21 Aug 1824 at Rowan County, NC. Andrew died on 28 Apr 1864 at age 77. 28 Apr., 1862? His body was interred in 1864 at Sandy Creek Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.


• +  48  iv.   Margaret Swicegood 'Peggy' Margaret was born 14 Jan., 1788 at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro. She married George Leach 12 Nov., 1825. Margaret died 26 Oct., 1857. Her body was interred at Tyro, Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery.


• +  49  v.   Sussanna Ann Swicegood 'Susan' Sussanna was born 1 Mar., 1792 at Davidson County, NC. She married John Lookinbee 'Jack' 28 Jan., 1813 at Tyro, Davidson County, NC. Sussanna died 30 Jun., 1880. Her body was interred at IL. southern part of.


• +  50  vi.   Mary Ann Swicegood 'Polly' Mary was born 6 Jan., 1807 at Tyro, Davidson County, NC. near Tyro. She married William Williams 'Billy' in 1825. Mary died 13 Feb., 1889. Her body was interred at Sandy Creek Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.

24. Phillip⁷ Schweissguth or Swicegood (Laurentius⁶, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Phillip was born in 1754 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Eva Sophia Helmstetler circa 1785. Phillip died on 7 May 1798. His body was interred at Sandy Creek Lutheran Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
He moved from PA to the Tyro area of Davidson County, NC.
Swisegood

Around 1780, Sophia and Henry Clement, Margaret and Godfrey Ratz, Johann Adom Schweissguth and Phillip Schweissguth moved to Rowan County, NC. They settled near Tyro Wagon Shops. The four familes recived many land grants.

Phillip worked at the Tyro Wagon Shop.

Phillip served in the York County, PA, Militia under Captain Zolinger circa 1788 to 1790.

Phillip acquired 400 acres in two plots. 200 acres were located in present day Davidson County, NC and 200 acres were in present day Iredell County, NC. At the time both were in Rowan County, NC. On land grant #1404 Phillip paid 50 shillings for 200 acres. He signed his name Phillip Swisegood. The original of this grant is in the possession of Laura Ruth Swicegood, one of Phillip and Eva's descendants, who now lives near the land mentioned in the grant.
Eva Sophia Helmstetler. Eva was born circa 1770 at Rowan County, NC. She married John Lewis circa 1799. Eva died on 19 Aug 1821. Her body was interred at Sandy Creek Lutheran Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Children of Phillip⁷ Schweissguth or Swicegood and Eva Sophia Helmstetler were as follows:

•     51  i.   Cynthia⁸ Swicegood. Cynthia died.


• +  52  ii.   Katherine Swicegood Katherine was born in 1786 at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
  Katherine died on 18 Jul 1856. Her body was interred at Sandy Creek Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.


• +  53  iii.   Elizabeth Swicegood Elizabeth was born say 1788 at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro. She married William Simpson 1 Aug., 1813 at Rowan County, NC. Elizabeth died circa 1857 at Grayson County, TX.


•     54  iv.   Margaret Swicegood. Margaret was born in 1794. Margaret died.
  He was raised by his uncle Christopher Helmstetler.


• +  55  v.   John Franklin Swisegood , Sr. John was born 23 Apr., 1796 at Davidson County, NC. near Tyro. He married Elizabeth DeLap 'Betsy' 16 Dec., 1818 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC. John died 6 May, 1874. His body was interred at Round Prarie Cemetery at Plymouth, Schuyler County, IL. near.
  

25. Andreas⁷ Schweissguth or Sweisgood (Laurentius⁶, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Andreas was born 9 Feb., 1755 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. He was baptized at Christ Evangelical Church, Paradise Township, York County, PA, 9 Feb., 1755. Religion. He married Sussanna Blocher 18 Sep., 1781 at Lancaster, PA. Andreas died 15 Nov., 1796. His body was interred at PA.
He later went by Andrew Sweisgood.

Andreas and Sussanna Schweissguth attended the Holy Trinity Church in Lancaster, PA the Zion Lutheran Church in Manheim, PA and the Christ Lutheran Church in Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA.

Andrew and Sussanna owned 40 acres in Donegal township, Lancaster County, PA (tax records).

He was a farmer.

In the 1788 to 1790 period he served in Captain James Cook's Company, Second Battalon, Lancaster County Militia, PA.
Sussanna Blocher married ? Keller circa 1800. Sussanna died.
Children of Andreas⁷ Schweissguth or Sweisgood and Sussanna Blocher were as follows:

• +  56  i.   Sussannah⁸ Swaisgood or Schweissguth Sussannah was born on 15 Jun 1782 at Manheim, Lancaster County, PA. She married David Nelson circa 1797. Sussannah died on 8 Dec 1834 at age 52.


•     57  ii.   Sophia Swaisgood or Schweissgut was baptized at Holy Trinity Church, Lancaster, PA. Religion. Sophia was born 19 May, 1784 at Lancaster County, PA. Sophia died.


• +  58  iii.   Catherina Swaisgood or Schweissguth Catherina was born 2 Jan., 1786 at PA. She married Soloman Razor. Catherina died 23 Apr., 1852.


•     59  iv.   A. Maria Swaisgood or Schweissgut was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA. Religion. A. was born 8 Jan., 1788. A. died.


• +  60  v.   Margareta Swaisgood 'Rebecca' Margareta was born 20 Sep., 1791. She married John B. Rickel. Margareta died 20 Mar., 1849.


•     61  vi.   Barbara Swaisgood. Barbara was born in 1792. She married William Nelson. Barbara died 18 Aug., 1837.
  William Nelson. William was born say 1792. William died 20 Jul., 1860.


•     62  vii.   ? Swaisgood was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA. Religion. ? was born in Dec 1793. Dec., 1794. ? died. died in infancy.


• +  63  viii.   Andrew Swaisgood Andrew was born 15 Jul., 1796. He married Elizabeth Laughman in 1821. Andrew died 27 Jan., 1874. 22 Jan., 1874?

26. Margaret Catherine⁷ Schweissgut (Laurentius⁶ Schweissguth, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Margaret was born on 16 Nov 1761 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. 17 Nov., 1761? She married Michael Spangler on 28 Jun 1781 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. Margaret died on 28 Jun 1813 at York County, PA, at age 51. Her body was interred at Paradise Township, York County, PA.
Michael Spangler. Michael was born on 13 Oct 1758 at York, York County, PA. Michael died on 2 May 1834 at age 75. His body was interred at Paradise Township, York County, PA. Michael was in the 2nd Company, 3rd Battalion, York County Militia, PA, in the Revolutionary War.

In 1791 Michael had 192 acres of land in Paradise township, PA.
Children of Margaret Catherine⁷ Schweissgut and Michael Spangler were as follows:

•     64  i.   Phillip⁸ Spangler. Phillip was born 12 May, 1782 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. Phillip died.


• +  65  ii.   Michael Spangler Michael was born 13 Oct., 1783 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Elisabeth Miller 11 Sep., 1808 at Canton, OH. Michael died 29 Aug., 1836.


• +  66  iii.   Elizabeth Spangler Elizabeth was born 15 Nov., 1785 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. She married William Eyster in 1799. Elizabeth died in 1849.


•     67  iv.   Margaret Spangler. Margaret was born 17 Nov., 1787 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. Margaret died.


• +  68  v.   Samuel Spangler Samuel was born 15 Apr., 1790 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Catherine Neff in 1811 at York, York County, PA. Samuel died 27 Mar., 1871.


• +  69  vi.   Benjamin Spangler Benjamin was born 5 May, 1792 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Margaret Priscilla Weyer 16 Jul., 1816 at Stark County, OH. Benjamin died 18 Feb., 1876.


• +  70  vii.   Zachariah Spangler Zachariah was born on 6 Jun 1794 at York County, PA. 6 Dec 1796 in Paradise, PA? He married Anna Maria Menges on 24 May 1818. Zachariah died on 17 Jan 1875 at Jackson Township, York County, PA, at age 80. 17 Jul 1875? His body was interred in 1875 at Jackson Township, York County, PA. Roths Church cemetery.


• +  71  viii.   Rebecca Spangler Rebecca was born 20 Jun., 1800 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. She married John Lau. Rebecca died 10 Mar., 1863.


• +  72  ix.   Jesse Spangler Jesse was born 9 Feb., 1804 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Anne Eisenhart. Jesse died 14 Feb., 1886.

27. Elisabeth⁷ Schweissgut (Laurentius⁶ Schweissguth, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Elisabeth was born 11 Jun., 1766 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. She was baptized 27 Jul., 1766. Religion. She married Peter Altland , Sr. Elisabeth died 5 Jan., 1843. Her body was interred at Paradise Township, York County, PA. Altland's Meeting House Cemetery.
Peter Altland , Sr. Peter was born 15 Mar., 1767. Peter died 12 Mar., 1852. His body was interred at Paradise Township, York County, PA. Altland's Meeting House Cemetery. Lived in Paradise, PA.
He was a farmer.
In 1852 Peter owned 12 acres with a log house and a barn.
Children of Elisabeth⁷ Schweissgut and Peter Altland , Sr. were as follows:

• +  73  i.   Elizabeth⁸ Altland Elizabeth was born at Paradise Township, York County, PA. She married George Zinn.


•     74  ii.   Christina Altland. Christina was born at Paradise Township, York County, PA. Christina died.


• +  75  iii.   John Altland John was born in 1806. He married Susan ? at Paradise Township, York County, PA.


• +  76  iv.   Peter Altland , Jr. Peter was born 30 Apr., 1808 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Susanna Strayer 6 May, 1834 at York County, PA. Peter died 5 Aug., 1873.


• +  77  v.   Mary Altland Mary was born circa 1813 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. She married John Hantz.

28. Anna Marie⁷ Schweissgut 'Mary' (Laurentius⁶ Schweissguth, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Anna was born circa 1768 at Paradise Township, York County, PA. She married John Wagoner or Wagner. Anna died.
Children of Anna Marie⁷ Schweissgut 'Mary' include:

• +  78  i.   John⁸ Swysgood John was born circa 1788. He married Sarah ? at PA. John died in 1831.

John Wagoner or Wagner. John was born circa 1768. John died.
There were no children of Anna Marie⁷ Schweissgut 'Mary' and John Wagoner or Wagner.

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