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William Sr (of Franklin Co, PA) Stover

Male 1795 - 1869  (74 years)


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  1. 1.  William Sr (of Franklin Co, PA) Stover was born 1795, Franklin County, Pennsylvania (son of Daniel (of Franklin Co PA) Stover and Barbara Benedict); died 19 Feb 1869, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Greencastle, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: 21 Dec 1794, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; Find a Grave lists this birth on 21 Dec 1794. Cemetery Headstone says 1795.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1795. Ref: Stover Genealogy, Bertha Hughey pg 194.

    William married Nancy Gearhart 1819, Pennsylvania. Nancy was born 1800, Pennsylvania; died 1893. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Andrew Stover
    2. Susan Stover was born , Pennsylvania.
    3. William Jr Stover
    4. Daniel Stover
    5. John Stover was born , Pennsylvania.
    6. Margaret Stover was born 1821, Pennsylvania; died 1879.
    7. George Stover was born 1826, Pennsylvania; died 1880, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. Samuel Stover was born 1834, Pennsylvania.
    9. Jacob Stover was born 22 May 1837, Pennsylvania; died 22 Oct 1922, Greencastle, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Daniel (of Franklin Co PA) Stover was born 1757, Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania (son of William (Bishop) Stover and Judith "Minnie" Schaeffer); died 1822, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: 1757, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; Rev Daniel Stover b. 1757 Franklin Co PA to Bishop Wm Stover. Daniel m. Barbara, dau of Peter and Maria Elizabeth Benedict. Ref: Stover Genealogy (Bertha Hughey) pg 171.
    • Residence: Bef 1822, Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
    • Probate: 14 Oct 1822, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
    • Will: 14 Oct 1822, Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; Daniel Stover will written 14 Oct 1822. Proved 21 Oct. Wife Barbara. Mentions minor children. Daus Susannah, Polly. Son William. Other sons, daus mentioned, but not named.

    Notes:

    There is a (parallel) Daniel Stover (abt 1745-1822) in Augusta Co VA. Parents not known. Wife not known. Children listed in his 1811 will (proved 1822): Daniel, Samuel, Simon, Elizabeth Jacob, David. That Daniel was though to be son of Jacob Stauffer 1713-1768 (source: Richard W Davis).

    WILL for Daniel Stover 1757-1822 of Franklin Co. Daniel Stover will written 14 Oct 1822. Proved 21 Oct. Wife Barbara. Mentions minor children. Daus Susannah, Polly. Son William. Adjacent lands of Emanuel Stover. Executors: John Greenwalt and Joseph Snively. Wits: Joseph Snively Jr, Yanniel (unreadable).

    Birth:
    Ref: Stover Quarterly Spring-Fall 1983 pg 8. Children of Revolutionary Ancestor application.

    Daniel married Barbara Benedict 1787, Pennsylvania, USA. Barbara (daughter of Peter Benedict and Maria Elizabeth) was born 1760; died 1822; was buried , Franklin County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Barbara Benedict was born 1760 (daughter of Peter Benedict and Maria Elizabeth); died 1822; was buried , Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    Children:
    1. John (of Franklin Co) Stover was born 28 Dec 1789, Pennsylvania; died 25 Jan 1859, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Shady Grove, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    2. Catherine (m. Christian Royer) Stover was born 12 Jun 1792, Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; died 26 Jan 1851, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    3. 1. William Sr (of Franklin Co, PA) Stover was born 1795, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; died 19 Feb 1869, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Greencastle, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    4. Elizabeth (m. Abraham Deardorff) Stover was born 31 Mar 1798, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; died 18 Nov 1864, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    5. Susanna Elizabeth (M. Samuel Hess) Stover was born 14 Mar 1801; died 21 Oct 1855; was buried , Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    6. Mary "Polly" (m. David Bock) Stover was born 10 Sep 1803, Pennsylvania; died 24 Jul 1868, Pennsylvania; was buried , Kauffman, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    7. Daniel Jr (of Franklin Co, PA) Stover was born 5 Jun 1806, Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; died 28 Jul 1846, Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    8. Jacob P Stover was born 15 Jul 1809, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; died 8 May 1867, Pennsylvania; was buried , Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William (Bishop) Stover was born 1725, Switzerland; died 1800, Antrim Twp, Franklin County, Virginia; was buried , Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

    Other Events:

    • Emigration: 1754, America; Emigrated to America in 1754. Settled in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899, pg 287.
    • Probate: 28 Apr 1790, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: Abt 1797, Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania
    • Will: 28 Apr 1797, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; Will of William Stover dated 28 Apr 1797. Ref: Stover Genealogy (Bertha Hughey) pg 21. His will (reportedly originally written in German) was signed Wilhelm Stober (pg 30).
    • Probate: 20 Jan 1800, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Orphaned Tree. Ref: Stauffer Stover History, Fretz, 1899 pg 287. Also Ref: Stover Genealogy (Bertha Hughey) pg 21. Also Historical Sketch of Franklin County 1878, pg 296.

    William married Judith "Minnie" Schaeffer Bef 1748, Pennsylvania, USA. Judith was born 1725, Franklin, Pennsylvania; died 1800, Franklin, Pennsylvania; was buried , Franklin County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Judith "Minnie" Schaeffer was born 1725, Franklin, Pennsylvania; died 1800, Franklin, Pennsylvania; was buried , Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    Children:
    1. Barbara Stover was born , Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    2. George Dr (of Botetourt Co VA) Stover was born 1748, Switzerland; died 12 Jul 1826, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA.
    3. William (of Botetourt) Stover was born Abt 1750, Switzerland; died Abt 1838, Botetourt County, Virginia.
    4. Margaret Stover was born Abt 1752, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    5. Michael Stover was born 1755, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; died 1834, , , Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 2. Daniel (of Franklin Co PA) Stover was born 1757, Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; died 1822, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    7. Jacob Stover was born Abt 1759, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    8. Emanuel Stover was born 1761, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; died 1833, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. Susanna Stover was born 1763, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; died Jul 1828.
    10. Esther Stover was born Abt 1765, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    11. Catharine Stover was born Abt 1769, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

  3. 6.  Peter Benedict

    Peter — Maria Elizabeth. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Maria Elizabeth
    Children:
    1. 3. Barbara Benedict was born 1760; died 1822; was buried , Franklin County, Pennsylvania.


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