Ulrich (of Eggiwil) Stauffer

Notes:

Ulrich Stauffer b.1652 is possibly father of Christian Stauffer b.1680. Ulrich was born in Eggiwll, Bern Switzerland and was exiled with other Stauffers abt 1671 to Palatinate, Germany. Ref: Stauffer descendant register, https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/stauffer/510

Birth:
Ulrich Stauffer was christened 4 Aug 1652 in Eggiwil. Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 46.

Died:
Ulrich was know to be living in Mannheim in 1717. No further info. Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 46.

Ulrich — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: Abt 1680, Dirmstein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany; Possibly son of Ulrich Stauffer b.1652 in Eggiwll, Bern Switzerland, who was exiled with other Stauffers abt 1671 to Palatinate, Germany. Ref: Stauffer descendant register, https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/stauffer/510
• Residence: 1706, Mannheim, Germany; Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 46.
• Emigration: Aft 1717, Pennsylvania; Christian left Mannheim Germany after 1717 and was in Salford Twp., Montgomery Co in 1719. Ref: A Midwest Line of Matthias Stouffer, Lancaster Co (2008) pg 15.
• Residence: 28 Nov 1728, Harleysville, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; Christian Stauffer of Salford purchased his farm in Harleysville in 1728 from Henry Pennepacker and wife, Eve, of Skippack. See Stauffer Stover History, Genealogical Record of Henry Stauffer 1899 pg 145.

Notes:

Ref to: Stover Genealogy (Bertha Hughey) pg 221.

It is generally accepted (but not proven) that this Christian Stauffer (Stover) had brothers Hans and Jacob (pg 224) and that this brother, Jacob Stover, is the Jacob who married Sarah Boone on 15 Mar 1715 in Pennsylvania, aunt of Daniel Boone. Jacob and Sarah had nine children in Pennsylvania. After Sarah's death, it is believed Jacob left his children with the Boone in-laws and traveled to explore the "Valley of Virginia."

It is also speculated that Bishop William Stover (abt 1725-1800) was closely related to Jacob, the Pioneer of the Valley of Virginia and other Stovers.

Birth:
Known as Christian Stauffer of Salford. Believed to have emigrated from Germany (year not known). His birth is estimated about 1680. Earliest record is a Pennsylvania land purchase in 1728. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 145.

Died:
Ref: Will of Christian Stauffer. Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 146.

Christian — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: 1688; Jacob Stover's surname is also found in records as Stauffer, Stauber, Stober, Stowber.
• Emigration: Bef 1713, Pennsylvania; Jacob Stover came to Pennsylvania from Switzerland before 1713, when he patented 510 acres in Oley Creek (now Berks County, PA).
• Possessions: 8 Feb 1713, Oley, Berks County, Pennsylvania; 8 Feb 1713 Jacob Stover purchased a patent for 510 acres in Oley, Berks County, Pennsylvania, next to Edward Evans. Source: Trekking Stover Cousins.
• Possessions: 1723, Oley, Berks County, Pennsylvania; Jacob sold 72 acres of his land to John Leinbach or Germantown. The deed recorded his name as Jacob Stauber. Source: Trekking Stover Cousins.
• Residence: 1729, Massanutten, Shenandoah County, Virginia; Jacob Stover came to Massanutten in 1729 or before. He was baptozsed on 14 Mar 1741 by Rev John Craig of Augusta Stone Church (Presbyterian). Jacob died the same year. Ref: A Short History of page County, VA, 1952 pg 368.
• Death: 27 Nov 1740, Orange County, Virginia; 27 Nov 1740, the estate of Jacob Stover, dec'd, was sold (Orange Co., VA Will Book 1, pages 202-206). Purchasers were: Jacob Stover Jr., Capt. Patten, Jacob Castle. https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/7076745/person/292243150648/facts
• Will: 1741, Augusta County, Virginia; Jacob Stover's estate. Exec: John Bowen Admr. Aug 1746. Ref: Forerunners; History of the Strickler Family, pg 406.
• Baptism: 14 Mar 1741, Augusta County, Virginia; Jacob Stover the pioneer was baptized by Rev. John Craig of Augusta Stone Church on 14 Mar 1741. Presumably shortly before his death. Ref: A Short History of Page County VA, pg 64.
• Death: 17 Mar 1741, Virginia; Alternate: Died 17 Mar 1741. Buried in Old Augusta Stone Church Cemetery, Fort Defiance, VA. Source: Trekking Stover Cousins.
• Death: 20 Jun 1741, Orange County, Virginia; Death listed as 20 Jun 1741 in Stauffer descendant register, https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/stauffer/510

Notes:

Ref to: Stover Genealogy (Bertha Hughey) pg 221.

It is generally accepted (but not proven) that this Jacob Stauffer (Stover) had brothers Hans and Christian (pg 224) and that this Jacob Stover, is the Jacob who married Sarah Boone 15 Mar 1715 in Pennsylvania, aunt of Daniel Boone. Jacob and Sarah had nine children in Pennsylvania. After Sarah's death, it is believed Jacob left his children with the Boone in-laws and traveled to explore the "Valley of Virginia."

It is also speculated that Bishop William Stover (abt 1725-1800) was closely related to Jacob, the Pioneer of the Valley of Virginia and other Stovers.

Ref: A Short History of Page County, Virginia 1952, pg 368. Jacob Stover m. Sarah Boone.

Birth:
Jacob Stover of Massanutten, known as Swiss land agent or Jacob the Pioneer. Birth is listed as 1688 in Bern, Switzerland according to Ref: Stauffer descendant register, https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/stauffer/510

Buried:
Buried in Old Augusta Stone Church Cemetery, Fort Defiance, VA, however no marker has been found.

Died:
Jacob Stover of Massanutten died in Orange Co in 1741. His son, Jacob Jr, qualified as admr on 22 Mar 1741. His wife's name was Ruth. Ref: Forerunners; History of the Strickler Family, pg 406.

Jacob married Sarah Boone 15 Mar 1715, Oley Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Sarah (daughter of George Boone and Mary Maugridge) was born 18 Feb 1689, Bradninch, Devonshire, England; died Bef 1744, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: Mathias is listed in father's (Christian Stauffer) will as his eldest son. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899, pg 149, however no other info for Mathias is found in this reference. Oberholtzer reference below offers more.
• Name: Mathias Stauffer
• Emigration: 1718, , , Pennsylvania, USA; Mathias Stauffer is believed to have emigrated from Germany in 1718.
• Possessions: 1725, Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Before his marriage, Mathias took out a warrant on land in Rapho Twp in 1725, but did not patent that land. Later in 1734 he received 150 acres in Earl Twp. Ref: A Midwest Line of Matthias Stouffer, Lancaster Co (2008) pg 18.
• Possessions: 1734, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; In 1734 Mathias received 150 acres in Earl Twp. Ref: A Midwest Line of Matthias Stouffer, Lancaster Co (2008) pg 18.
• Will: 6 Feb 1758, Earl Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; The will of Mathias Stauffer (Stover) was dated 6 Feb 1758.

Notes:

Mathias is listed in father's (Christian Stauffer) will as his eldest son. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899, pg 149, however this reference offers no family or descendant information for Mathias.

Oberholtzer reference below offers more.
Ref: Book of Oberholtzer Immigrants, p 61. JF3 Anna Oberholtzer b c1711 Europe m Matthias Stauffer c1704 Germany-will proven 4/10/1758, son of 1718 Immigrant Christian Stauffer.

Oberholtzer references may be mixing different Mathias Stauffers who had wives names Anna.

Ref: Some Account of Jacob Oberholtzer pg 61 discusses Anna Oberholtzer, wife of Mathias Stauffer of Conestoga Township, Lancaster Co. This Mathias is identified as from Earl Township. Both are in Lancaster County (near Lancaster City), but are about 30 miles apart.

Ref: A Midwest Line of Matthias Stouffer of Lancaster County pg 18. The 1756 will of Mathias' father-in-law, Jacob Oberholtzer, names dau. Anna as the wife of Matthias Stauffer of Conestoga. During this time Lancaster County was known as Conestoga Township and was within the Conestoga Valley of Pennsylvania.

Birth:
This is Mathias Stauffer of Earl Township, Lancaster County, Penn (Also spelled Matthias). Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn, pg 30, Meredith B Colket Jr.

Died:
Will was proven on 1 Apr 1758, so Mathias died before this date. Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31. Matthias Stauffer of Earl Twp d. after 6 Feb 1758 (will date).

Mathias married Anna Oberholtzer Bef 1729, Pennsylvania. Anna (daughter of Jacob Oberholtzer and Deborah Krey) was born 1710, Germany, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; died 1798, Rapho, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Will: 1735; Will of father lists Annalee as his eldest daughter

Notes:

Birth:
Descendants not found. Birth year is not known. Since her father's will lists her as his eldest daughter, her birth year is estimated.

Other Events:

• Residence: 1736, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; Christian Stauffer settled in Lower Salford Twp, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in 1736. Pg 58, Veach and Stover Families, 1913.

Notes:

Christian Stouffer of Lower Salford, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, will dated 15 May 1773. Proved 11 Jan 1782. Wife Elizabeth. Children: Eldest son Yellis, John Uly, Mathias, Gertraut, Elizabeth and Ann Mary. Execs: Sons John Uly and Mathias. Wits: Melchoir Wagner and Owen Thomas.

Birth:
Pioneer emigrant from Germany. Year of emigration not known.

Died:
Will proved in 1782. Ref: Stauffer Stover History, Genealogical Record of Henry Stauffer, 1899, pg 149.

Christian married Elizabeth 1735, Salford, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born 2 Sep 1710, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died 6 Aug 1798, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Harleysville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: John Ulrich Stauffer
• Birth: Abt 1714, Pennsylvania; Surname shown as Stauffer in Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 169. Surname shown as STOVER in Veach and Stover Families, 1913.
• Emigration: 1727, Pennsylvania; No certain connection, however an Ulrich Stauffer landed in Pennsylvania on 27 Sep 1727. Ref: Stauffer Family History in America 1917 pg 18.
• Residence: 17 Apr 1745, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; John Ulrich Stover settled in Lower Salford Twnshp, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1745. Pg 58, Veach and Stover Families, 1913.
• Possessions: 14 Dec 1784, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; John Ulrich Stauffer sold his 193 acre farm to his son, Garret on 14 Dec 1784. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 169.
• Possessions: Aft 1784, Worcester Twp, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; After selling his farm in Lower Salford, John Ulrich Stauffer owned a smaller 20 acre farm in Worcester Township, where he lived until his death. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 169.
• Will: 20 Sep 1800, Worcester Twp, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; John Ulrich Stauffer made his will on 20 Sep 1800. Execs: Son Garret and son-in-law Henry Roosen. Wit: Henry Hunsicker, Benjamin Rittenhouse. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 169.

Notes:

John Ulrich Stauffer of Worcester, Montgomery Co, PA, dated 20 Sep 1800. Proved 15 Feb 1803. Wife Catharine. Daughters: Jinna wife of Henry Roosen. Dorothy wife of Mathias Moyer. Sons: Christian, Garret. Execs: Son Garret and son-in-law Henry Roosen. Wit: Henry Hunsicker, Benjamin Rittenhouse.

Birth:
Ulrich Stauffer b. in Mannheim. Lived at Montgomery Co. Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 86.

Hans married Catharine Clemens Bef 1746, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Catharine (daughter of Gerhart Clemens and Anneli Heistand Reif) was born Abt 1720, , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: Abt 1716, Mannheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany; Alternate: Peter Stover (who died in 1799), father to Jacob, Christian and Joseph, was a son of Jacob Jr., as claimed by Through the Years, Your Family and Mine, 1962, Virginia Golden Walgreen Pg 49. http://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G002218.pdf
• Possessions: 1749, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; Jacob Funk Sr emigrated to Virginia soon after Christian Stauffer. Jacob purchased a great deal of land. After his death in 1746, Jacob Funk Jr sold 438 acres to Christian's son, Peter, deed recorded in 1749. Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913, pg 58.
• Residence: Abt 1749, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; Peter Stover, son of Christian, emigrated to the Shenandoah Valley about 1749. Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 61.
• Possessions: 2 May 1749, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia; Peter Stover purchased 483 acres of land from Jacob Funk, his father-in-law.
• Possessions: 1760, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; The above tract of land purchased from Jacob Funk later became the site of the town of Staufferstadt (Stover's Town). All inhabitant were Germans, some from Alsace. It was from influence of those from Alsace that Peter changed the name to Strasburg.
• Possessions: 1761, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; Peter Stover applied for a town charter in November 1761, giving the town the official name of Strasburg.
• Census: 1783, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; Virginia Census shows Peter with a family of eight. Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 62.
• Census: 1785, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; Virginia Census shows Peter with a family of seven.
• Residence: Bef 1795, Shenandoah, Virginia
• Will: 10 Sep 1799, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; Will of Peter Stover was proved 10 Sep 1799. Transcription ATTACHED. Source Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 63.

Notes:

Will of Peter Stover of Strasburg dated 8 Aug 1795, proved 10 Sep 1799. Mentions son Joseph to provide for wife Frainy. Sons Jacob, John, Christian. Four daughters: Elizabeth Hoffman dec'd (with children), Ann Stickly, Catharine Shroubb, and Regina Spangler. Execs: sons Joseph Stover and Philip Spangler. Wits: Alexander Hite, Thomas Norvell Jun., and _________ (unknown).

Birth:
Peter Stover, founder of Strasburg, VA. Peter is son of Christian Stover according to McNabb document and Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 178. And Ref: A Short History of Page Co, Virginia 1952, pg 369.

Peter married Mary Frances "Frainey" Funk 1742, Strasburg, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States. Mary (daughter of Jacob Sr Funk and Veronica Franey Frances) was born 1720, Strasburg Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died Abt 1795, Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1749, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; Jacob and Peter Stauffer emmigrated to the Valley of Virginia (Shenandoah) about the year 1749. Pg 58, Veach and Stover Families, 1913.
• Death: 1769, Virgina; Stover - Through the Years, Walgreen 1962 p41. Reference states Jacob died in 1769 (when his will was written), however it is certainly possible he died in a later year.
• Will: 1769, Virginia, USA; The year of 1769 shown in Jacob's will estate is not explained in available records. It may be when the will was drafted. It does not conclude Jacob died in 1769 as some sources claim. More info would be appreciated.
• Census: 1782, Frederick County, Virginia; Jacob Stover present with a family of four. Source: Veach and Stover Families, 1913, pg 58.

Notes:

This is Jacob, brother of Peter Stover (founder of Strasburg). According to Daniel Bly, this is the father of Christian Stover (Jr), who married Susannah Funk. He says this Christian was called Junior because he was younger than his older cousin, Christian, son of Peter.

Birth:
Jacob Stover, son of Christian. Birth year and location is not proven.

Died:
Some research assigns Jacob's death in 1769 (date of will). Alt. death at or before 1791 is not certain, although this appears to be the year Jacob's estate was distributed by Peter Stover to heirs.

Jacob — Catharine (m. Stover) Bowman. Catharine (daughter of Christian (of Frederick Co) Bowman) was born 1728, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States; died 1770. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Elizabeth was only about 5 years old when her father Christian died. Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913, pg 58.

Other Events:

• Birth: Abt 1739, , , Pennsylvania, USA; As listed in Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 179.
• Residence: Abt 1760, Hatfield Twp, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; Settled in Hatfield Twnshp, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
• Probate: 27 Nov 1817, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; Index entry 1817 Book 2 pg 366, however index appears to be incorrect for that book. No will found.

Notes:

Birth:
Henry Stover (or Stauffer) is listed as the son of Christian Stauffer (abt 1680-1735). Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 179. His birth is listed as "about 1739," which may be incorrect, since it would have been years AFTER the death of his father.

Henry married Alice Godshall Bef. 1760, Hatfield Twp, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. Alice (daughter of John Godshall) was born , , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Barbara married Martin (m. Barbara Stover) Kaufman Bef 1740, Virginia. Martin was born 1712, Switzerland; died 17 May 1749, Massanutten, Augusta, Virginia; was buried , White House, Page County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1754, Lunenberg County, Virginia; Jacob Stover Jr was living in Lunenburg County, Virginia in 1754 when he sold the last of his father's land in Augusta County. Source: Trekking Stover Cousins. No further record of Jacob is found after 1754.

Notes:

Jacob Stover Jr vanished from records shortly after the death of his father in 1741. He may have gone with his mother's brother, squire Boone, when Squire moved his family to the Yadkin River country in North Carolina in 1750, stopping off with friends and relatives for over a year on Linville Creek, Rockingham Co, Virginia. Ref: A Short History of Page County, Virginia, 1952, pg 368-369.

Birth:
Source: Trekking Stover Cousins.

Jacob married Ruth Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Source: Trekking Stover Cousins. Also: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 151.

Elizabeth — William (of Augusta Co, VA) O'Neil. William was born Abt 1710. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: After 1741, Franklin County, Pennsylvania; Abraham was a minor at his father's death in 1741. He owned land in Shenandoah. He moved south, eventually to Franklin Co PA. Ref: Stover - Through the Years, Walgreen 1962, pg 51.

Notes:

Their children were:
1.Henry Stover born about 1741 Franklin Co., VA and died 1798 Franklin Co. VA
2.Jeremiah Stover born about 1745 Botetourt Co., VA and died about 1807 Hunting Creek, Wilkes Co., NC
3. Daniel Stover born about 1750 Augusta Co., VA died 1822 Augusta Co., VA

Read more: http://mymedievalgenealogy.blogspot.com/2009/09/abraham-and-sarah-boone.html#ixzz7gPjH56Vq

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer descendant register, https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/stauffer/510

Died:
So far there is no reasonable evidence of the year or location of Abraham's death.

Abraham married Sarah Aft 1741. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31. Barbara is listed as first child in this ref.
• Name: Barbara Stouffer
• Birth: Abt 1731, Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Barbara's birth listed circa 1731. Ref: A Midwest Line of Matthias Stouffer (2008) pg 21.

Notes:

Birth:
Ref. attached media," Jacob Root of MD wife," (Barbara Stauffer) refers to deed revealing name of bro. Mathias, dec, land deeded to other bro. Christian. Others listed.

Barbara — Jacob Root. Jacob was born 20 July 1720; died Abt 1793, , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: Abt 1729, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31. Susanna is listed as child #2.
• Will: 7 June 1796, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Susanna was unmarried. Her will written 7 Jun 1796 lists the children of her two deceased brothers, Peter and Christian. Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31.

Notes:

WILL Susanna Stouffer of Earl Twp. Will dated 7 Jun 1796. Proved 8 Jan 1808.
Brother Peter dec'd, his 8 ch: Matthias, George, Peter, Magdalena, Franey, Jacob, Christian and Samuel. Brother Christian Stouffer dec'd, his 12 ch: Ann, Matthias, Susanna, Franey, Hester, Mary, Catharine, Christian, Peter, Barbara, Elizabeth and Sarah. Execs: Trusty friends Matthias Stouffer and Jacob Stouffer. Wits: Joseph Weaver, Peter Staufer, George Staufer, Wm. Smith.

Buried:
Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.

Other Events:

• Name: Peter Stouffer
• Birth: Abt 1733, Rapho Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31. Peter is listed as child #3. Also Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 79.
• Will: 1787, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; STOUFFER, PETER Earl Twp. Nov 2, 1787, Dec 20, 1787. Wife: Mary Stouffer. Children: Mathias, George, Peter, Jacob, Madlin, Fanney, Christian and Samuel. Execs: Peter Carpenter and George Stouffer. http://genealogytrails.com/penn/lancaster/wills/S3.html
• Death: Bef 1807, Pennsylvania; Peter listed in 1807 will of sister Susanna as deceased. Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31.

Notes:

WILL Susanna Stouffer of Earl Twp. Will dated 7 Jun 1796. Proved 8 Jan 1808.
Brother Peter dec'd, his 8 ch: Matthias, George, Peter, Magdalena, Franey, Jacob, Christian and Samuel. Brother Christian Stouffer dec'd, his 12 ch: Ann, Matthias, Susanna, Franey, Hester, Mary, Catharine, Christian, Peter, Barbara, Elizabeth and Sarah. Execs: Trusty friends Matthias Stouffer and Jacob Stouffer. Wits: Joseph Weaver, Peter Staufer, George Staufer, Wm. Smith.

Birth:
Peter Stauffer of Earl Township. He was made executor of his father's will, so he may be the eldest son. Surname also recorded "Stouffer." Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Pennsylvania, Meredith B Colket, Jr. pg 31

Peter married Maria Weaver Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Peter married Maria (m. Peter Stauffer) Weaver Bef 1757, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Maria was born 30 Dec 1730; died 30 Jul 1791; was buried , Weaverland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: Bef 1737, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Christian's birth year is not certain, however he is not listed as a minor (under 21) in his father's April 1758 will, so it can be surmised he was at least 21 in 1758.

Notes:

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Birth:
This is Christian Stauffer of Caernarvon Township. Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31. Christian is listed as child #4.

Died:
Christian Stouffer of Caernarvon Twp d. betw 26 Jun and 19 Aug 1784. Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31.

Christian married Anne Bef 1770, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Anne was born , Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31. Henry is listed as child #5.
• Name: Henry Stauffer

Notes:

Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 31. There was a Henry Stauffer of Earl Twp whose will was dated 17 Nov 1817. Not proven to be this Henry.

Henry married Elizabeth Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Elizabeth Earl Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born , , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1810, Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States; 1810 Census: Mathias Stopher, Scrubgrass, Venango County, Pennsylvania
• Residence: 1820, Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States; 1820 Census: Matthias Stover, Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania. Date: August 7, 1820.
• Probate: 10 Dec 1829, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA

Notes:

SOURCE: http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?785,370136
Posted by Leslie Raybuck
November 11, 2001 07:54PM

STOVER’S OF SCRUBGRASS AND ROCKLAND TWP.
Mathias STOVER and family came to Venango Co. in early 1800's from Huntingdon Co. Mathias was living in Washington Co., Maryland in the 1790 Census. It is believe he moved there from the Lancaster Co. area. His original name was Stauffer. He married Christina SPRINGER on Dec. 20, 1768 as recorded in the Seltenreich Reformed Congregation , Lancaster Co., PA (Thanks to Christine Forker for that info.). Mathias and his family seemed to have moved with the JONES and DAVIDSON family from Huntingdon Co. to Scrubgrass. Mathias and Thomas Jones have a deed dated April 19, 1815 where they purchased land from William Sloan. John Stover, a son of Mathias, purchased land in Rockland twp.
Mathias and Christine had children:
1. Peter E. b. June 30, 1787 and died Aug. 22, 1856. He married Elizabeth
2. John Philip b. Oct. 3, 1778 and died June 15, 1859 in Centerville, He married Francis BLACK.
3. Catherine Stover b. Feb. 25, 1771 and died Dec. 5, 1851. She married Thomas JONES(bought land with her father)
4. Samuel Stover b. abt 1790 and married Mary TRUBY. He died before 1865 when a Petition for
guardianship of Sarah Ann, minor, was granted to Samuel Stover.
5. Mathias, Jr., his tombstone says 1805, but I believe he was born before this probably around 1790 or after. His mother and father would have been pretty old in 1805 to have him. He died Feb. 21, 1883. He was to have been born in Maryland. He married Catherine Jane CURTIS.
6. Mary
7. Nancy
8. Henry. There is a Henry that lived in Crawford Co., Oh who was referred to as Uncle Henry by Jacob Stover as dying about 1843. Not much is know about him. He had a daughter Catherine who married Charles STEWART.

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 31. Matthias was "under age" in 1758. He is listed as child #9.

Mathias married Christiana Springer 20 Dec 1768, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Christiana (daughter of Johann Philip Sprenger and Catharine) was born Abt 1740, Pennsylvania; died 1815. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Record shows "1810?"

Jacob married Mary Margaret Martin Bef 1771, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born , , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31. Daniel is listed as child #7.

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31. Samuel is listed as child #8.

Samuel married Elizabeth Bef 1773, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 30-31. Esther is listed as child #10.

Esther married Nicholas Noonemacher 12 Mar 1765. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Abt 1760, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Little info. Early in life moved to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Source: Pg 149, Genealogical Record of Henry Stauffer 1899. There is no other record of Yelles Stauffer in Lancaster County.
• Possessions: 16 Aug 1773, Frederick County, Maryland; Yelles Stauffer purchased land from Jacob Linebaugh in Frederick County, Maryland, on 16 August 1773. Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Part 1 p. 60, Richard W Davis.
• Census: 1800, Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, USA; 1800 Census, page 171, line 2. Yellis Stowfer

Notes:

Birth:
Child #1. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 149. Yelles is referred as "Julius" in other unverified sources.

Yelles married Ann Elizabeth Stauffer Abt 1759, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Ann was born Abt 1738, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Will: 13 Oct 1815, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Stauffer Stover Family History (Fretz) 1899 pg 150. John Stauffer made his will 13 Oct 1815, probated on 30 Jan 1816 at Norristown, PA.

Notes:

Birth:
Child #2. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 149. More Ref: Montg Co Hist Society Bulletin 1952 Vol8 No3 pg 235.

Johan married Joanna "Hanna" Harley Bef 1764, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Joanna (daughter of Rudolph Harley) was born 21 Apr 1743; died 30 Aug 1820. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1777, Lower Salford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Mathias Stauffer kept an inn while he lived at his farm in Lower Salford. in 1777 when Gen. Washington's army was under retreat after the Battle of Germantown, a number other the officers lodged at the inn.
• Residence: 1778, Lower Salford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Mathias later sold his farm to his son, Christian. Mathias then purchased a 200 acre farm at Towamencin, on which Gen. Washington's army had encamped.
• Possessions: 11 Jun 1796, Lower Salford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Mathias and wife Anna sold their 80 acre farm in Lower Salford to their son, Christian Stover on 11 Jun 1796. Ref: Some account of Jacob Oberholtzer pg 214. I believe this was Mathias and Anna (Clemens) Stauffer, NOT the Mathias who m. Anna Oberholtzer.

Notes:

Use caution when reviewing historical references for Mathias Stauffer, who had a wife named Anna and a son named Christian. There are a couple of them and confusion has occurred.

Mathias Stauffer of Lower Salford Twp, Montgomery County married Anna Clemens and had son Christian Stover of Lower Salford Twp.

Mathias Stauffer of Earl Twp, Lancaster County married Anna Oberholtzer and had son Christian Stauffer of Earl Twp and Caernarvon Twp, Lancaster County.

There are also references to Mathias Stauffer of Earl or Conestoga Twp, who had a wife possibly named Anna ZIMMERMAN. This was speculated from Mathias' will (6 Feb 1758), which named a brother-in-law, Christian Zimmerman. I believe this speculation is incorrect. I believe this Mathias married Anna Oberholtzer.

Birth:
Listed as Child #3. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 149+. Mathias birth of 1740 is a rough estimate based on births of siblings. No record for his birth has been found.

Buried:
Tombstone inscription: "Mathias Stauffer died September 24, 1826." Ref: Montgomery Co Hist Society Bulletin 1954 Vol9 No1 pg 239. Towamencin burial grounds.

Died:
Mathias Stauffer made his will on Jan 24 1823. His will was proven on 3 Oct 1826.

Mathias married Anna Clemens Bef 1766, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. Anna (daughter of Abraham Reiff Clemens and Catherine S Bachman) was born 1743; was buried , Kulpsville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Child #4. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 149+.

Died:
Died at daughter Anna Rutter's home in Philadelphia.

Keturah — Gerhardt "Garret" Allebach Clemens. Gerhardt was born 29 Aug 1737, Lower Salford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 5 Jan 1799, Horsham, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Married: , , Pennsylvania, USA; The identify of a spouse is not know. There is a reference to one that reads, "III. ______ Stauffer, m _____ Rittenhouse." It is not known if this mystery entry refers to Elizabeth or Ann Stauffer. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 168.

Notes:

Birth:
Child #5. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 149+.

Other Events:

• Married: , , Pennsylvania, USA; The identify of a spouse is not know. There is a reference to one that reads, "III. ______ Stauffer, m _____ Rittenhouse." It is not known if this mystery entry refers to Elizabeth or Ann Stauffer. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 168.

Notes:

Birth:
Child #6. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 149+.

Notes:

Birth:
Mary L Stauffer is not listed as a child of Christian in Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 page 149, however there is a reference on page 168 for "III. ______ Stauffer, m ______ Borse," which matches this person.

Mary — Peter Boorse. Peter was born 3 Dec 1745; died 14 May 1797; was buried , Kulpsville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Christian Stauffer
• Birth: Abt 1744, Pennsylvania, USA; "Descendants not found" according to Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 169.
• Possessions: 2 Dec 1776, Worcester, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; 2 Dec 1776 Christian bought 117 1/2 acres in Worcester from his parents. Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 87.
• Residence: Bef 1814, Union Twp, Frederick County, Maryland; Christian is probably the Christian Stauffer who moved to Union Twp., Frederick Co, MD. Christian Stauffer of Frederick Co mentioned wife Catharine in his will (???). Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 87.
• Will: 8 Dec 1814, Frederick County, Maryland; Will written 8 Dec 1814. No proved date. Christian Stouffer of Frederick Co MD. WIFE NOT NAMED. Children: Henry, Jacob, David, Catharine, Elizabeth, Hannah, John. Will left 1200 acres in Virginia divided between children (unknown where).

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 87. Children are listed.

Christian married Catharine Zimmerman Bef 1776, Pennsylvania. (daughter of Jacob Zimmerman) [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Montg Co Historical Society Bulletin 1959 Vol11 No4. pg 310.

Died:
Ref: Montg Co Historical Society Bulletin 1959 Vol11 No4. pg 310.

Jane married Henry Roosen 7 Aug 1770, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Henry was born 23 Sep 1739, Altona, Hamburg, Germany; died 10 Sep 1803, Worcester, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Gerhard Stauffer
• Possessions: 14 Dec 1784, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Garret Stauffer bought his father's 193 acre farm 14 Dec 1784. He later sold it to Jacob Reiff Jr on 1 May 1788. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 169.
• Residence: 1 May 1788, Skippack, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; After selling his farm to Jacob Reiff Jr on 1 May 1788, Garret Stauffer moved to Skippack. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 169.
• Will: 24 Mar 1812, Skippack, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Garret Stauffer's will was made on 24 Mar 1812. Mentions wife Margaret and children Catharine, Dillman, John. Will was the proven on 31 Mar 1813. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 169.
• Probate: 31 Mar 1813, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Ref: Montgomery Co Hist Society Bulletin 1952 Vol8 No2 pg 110. Cemetery Inscription: "Gerhart Stauffer died March 18, 1813." Lower Skippack Mennonite Cemetery.

Died:
Ref: Montgomery Co Hist Society Bulletin 1952 Vol8 No2 pg 110.

Gerhart married Margaret Kolb Bef 1777, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret (daughter of Dilman Kolb and Susanna "Hanna" Krister) was born , Pennsylvania; died 15 May 1812, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried May 1812, Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Dorothy married Mathias Moyer , , Pennsylvania, USA. Mathias was born , , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Birth listed as abt 1748 in Daniel Bly's From the Rhine to the Shenandoah, pg 69.

Elizabeth married Philip Hoffman Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Jacob (John) Bowman Bef 1770, Virginia. Jacob died Abt 1774, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Probate: Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1785, Shenandoah, Virginia; 1785 Census shows a Christian Stover with a family of six. Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 70.

Notes:

Source: http://www.vagenweb.org/shenandoah/bly_1810_1816.html
Shenandoah Co. Minute Order 12 Jun 1815.
-Lydia and Franey Stover, orphans of Christian Stover (Junior), chose Isaac Funk as guardian, over 14 years of age.
- Isaac Funk is appointed guardian to Nimrod Stover, orphan of Christian (Junior).
This appears to be evidence that Christian Stover Junior was their true father, not his uncle Jacob.

Christian Stover MARRIAGES.
Attributed to which Christian Stover?
Unk date to Elizabeth Shoubb (Christian Sr).
15 Jan 1778 Sarah or Susan Lymboke (Limbaugh).
29 Mar 1783 Shenandoah to Barbara Kendrick.
27 Mar 1795 Shenandoah to Susanna Funk.
5 Oct 1813 Shenandoah to Elizabeth Smith.


Will written 21 Oct 1817 by Christian Stover, son of Peter. Mentioned wife Elizabeth. Will mentions no children, but mentions "my brothers and sisters children." Mentioned Daniel Spengler (under 21) son of Anthony Spengler. Elizabeth Atty wife of John Atty (sp). Jacob Funk, son of Jacob. Catharine Spengler wife of Anthony Spengler. Execs: Joseph Spengler and Pilip Williams. Wits: William M Bayly, Adam Keister, Joseph Stover. Codicil added at end by Christian; Land bequeathed to wife Elizabeth which was purchased from Isaac Funk, executor of Christian Stover dec'd, adjoining land he purchased from the Funks. Also all land she is entitled as one of the children and heirs of her father Peter Smith dec'd.

Birth:
This Christian Stover is sometimes called "Senior". He is the older cousin of Christian Stover "Junior" (1774-1815) who was called "Junior" because he was younger.

Christian — Elizabeth Shroubb. [Group Sheet]

Christian married Elizabeth Smith 5 Oct 1813, Shenandoah, Virginia. (daughter of Peter Smith) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Will: 1799, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; Will of Peter Stover was probated 10 Sep 1799. Daughter Ann Stickley mentioned. Transcription located at Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 63.

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stickley Genealogy 1993 pg 43.

Ann married Benjamin F Stickley 1770, Stovertown, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States. Benjamin (son of Hans "John" Stickley and Barbara Morgan) was born Bef 1737, Virginia; died 9 Sep 1796, Cedar Creek, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: 1743, Strasburg, Shenadoah County, Virginia; Alt. birth listed as abt 1743 in Daniel Bly's From the Rhine to the Shenandoah, Vol 1, pg 69.
• Census: 1783, Shenandoah County, Virginia; Virginia Census of 1783 shows Jacob with a family of 8.
• Census: 1785, Shenandoah County, Virginia; Virginia Census of 1785 shows Jacob with a family of 9.
• Residence: Abt 1816, Shenandoah, Virginia
• Will: 1816, Strasburg, Shenadoah County, Virginia; Will of Jacob Stover mentioned sons John and Joseph, daughters Catharine, Betsey, Frainey ("ideot"), sons-in-law Samuel Bowman Sr and Samuel Bowman Jr. Execs: David Stickley (nephew) and John Stover (son). Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 66.
• Probate: 6 Jan 1816, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA

Notes:

The 1816 will of Jacob Stover mentioned no wife. Sons John and Joseph, daughters Catharine, Betsey, Frainey ("ideot"), Mrs Samuel Bowman Sr., Mrs Samuel Bowman Jr. Execs: David Stickley (nephew) and John Stover (son). Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 66.

The will makes no mention of alleged sons Nimrod nor Jacob. This casts doubt and adds to confusion as to the true identity of Nimrod's and Jacob's parents.

Daniel Bly has stated he believes Jacob, son of Peter married Elizabeth Ruffner. Supported here: http://www.ruffnerfamily.org/wp/early-genrerations/. Also in Forerunners-Strickler Book pg 119 listed Peter Ruffner will, son-in-law Jacob Stover.

Daniel Bly has speculated that "Jacob of Hardy County" may be son Mary Stover. He suggests that Mary, dau. of Jacob (1717-1791) had children named Jacob and Mary without benefit of marriage. Mary is Christian Stover Junior's sister, who was mentioned in Christian Junior's 1815 will along with her children Jacob and Mary. The Jacob b. 1853 had ties to Hardy County, so Bly may be referring to THIS Jacob.

Birth:
There is some question as to who this Jacob Stover married. Some research suggests this Jacob m. Elizabeth Ruffner and it was a different Jacob who m. Dorothy Neff. So some caution should be taken.

Died:
Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 66.

Jacob married Elizabeth Ruffner Bef 1781, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter Ruffner and Mary Steinman) was born 4 Mar 1755, Frederick County, Virginia; died Bef 1810, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1785, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; John Stover, son of Peter, owned a large plantation on the Narrow Passage. The Census of 1785 shows that he had a family of three. Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 70.
• Residence: Bef 1820, Shenandoah, Virginia
• Probate: 12 Feb 1821, Shenandoah, Virginia

Notes:

Will Book L, page 280: John Stover. Wife: Barbara. Brother: Joseph Stover, deceased). Daughter: Frainey. Grandchildren: Philip and Marilla, children of my son, Joseph, deceased. Dau-in-law: Elizabeth Stover, widow of Joseph.

(3 PAGES) Will Book L, page 280. John Stover of Shenandoah. Will dated 12 Dec 1820. Proved 12 Feb 1821. Wife Barbara. Mentions brother Joseph Stover's (dec'd) estate. Daughter Frainey. Grandchildren Phillip and Marilla, children of son Joseph Stover dec'd. Dau-in-law Elizabeth Stover, wife of Joseph dec'd. Jacob Ott, appointed trustee of dau Frainey and guardian of the grandchildren. Exec: Jacob Ott.

(2 PAGES) 1824-1827 Estate Documents. John Stover dec'd, Jacob Ott, executor. Settlements and disbursements. Barbara Stover (presumed widow). Elizabeth Stover now wife of Stephen Bowman. Entry 18 May 1827: Fee to P Williams for motion to settle estate of Frainey Stover dec'd and not included in the settlement of her estate.

Died:
OBITUARY: The Woodstock Herald 7 Feb 1821: Died John Stover Monday of a long protracted and distressing illness Mr. John Stover a native of this county in his 77 year of age. It may truly be said he "died a honest man" lamented by his numerous friends

John married Barbara Burner 19 Jul 1783, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA. Barbara was born 1765, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA; died 12 Feb 1824, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Probate: Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
• Will: 1816, Shenandoah County, Virginia; The will of Joseph Stover mentions brothers and Sisters; Jacob, Catherine Kershender, John, Ann Stickley, Christian, Regina. Ref: Through the Years, Your Family and Mine, 1962, Virginia Golden Walgreen, pg 43.

Notes:

Died:
Death before 13 Dec 1819, date of will as shown in will abstracts. Will names wife as Elizabeth.

Joseph married Elizabeth Abt 1804, Virginia. Elizabeth was born , Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Jacob Kershwiler Abt 1783, Virginia. Jacob was born Abt 1756. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Henry Shoup Shroubb 1786, Virginia. Henry was born 1756, Basle, Switzerland. [Group Sheet]

Regina married Johann Philip Spangler Bef 1790, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. Johann (son of Casper Spangler) was born 17 Mar 1761, York, York County, Pennsylvania; died 1823, Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia; was buried , Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Mary, sister of Christian Stover Junior (d.1815), is mentioned in his will, along with her children, Jacob and Mary.

Daniel Bly has speculated that *Jacob Stover of Hardy County* may be a son of Mary Stover, who apparently had children named Jacob and Mary without benefit of marriage. Mary is Christian Stover Junior's sister. This Mary was mentioned in Christian Junior's 1815 will along with her children Jacob and Mary. Birth and death for Mary is not known. If Bly is referring to THIS Jacob, b. 1809, I think a son born 1809 was probably born too late to be son of this Mary.

Mary — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Barbara — David Pifer. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Reuben Boehm 1780, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States. Reuben (son of Samuel Boehm and Elizabeth Funk) was born 1748, Strasburg, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; died 20 Mar 1809, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Christian Funkhauser Aft 1810, Shenandoah Co, , Virginia, USA. Christian (son of John Sr Funkhauser) was born Abt 1746, Tumbling Run, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; died 1818, Tumbling Run, , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Christian son jacob Stover
• Will: 10 Feb 1815, Shenandoah County, Virginia; Christian Stover Jr's will, dated 10 Feb 1815, lists wife Susan Stover; sister Mary Stover and her children, Jacob and Mary; son Nimrod and daughters Lydia and Fanny Stover. Will proved 13 Mar 1815. Source: Will Abstracts in Gallery.
• Probate: 13 Mar 1815, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; ERROR NOTE: Published abstract/abbreviations of Christian's will lists a son Jacob. I.E.: Ref: Stover -- Through the Years, Walgreen 1962 p43. "Jacob, minor; guardian, Isaac Bowman." This Jacob IS NOT FOUND in original will text. He does not exist.

Notes:

Source: http://www.vagenweb.org/shenandoah/bly_1810_1816.html
Shenandoah Co. Minute Order 12 Jun 1815.
-Lydia and Franey Stover, orphans of Christian Stover (Junior), chose Isaac Funk as guardian, over 14 years of age.
- Isaac Funk is appointed guardian to Nimrod Stover, orphan of Christian (Junior).
This appears to be evidence that Christian Stover Junior was their true father, not his uncle Jacob.

Christian Stover MARRIAGES.
Attributed to which Christian Stover?
Unk date to Elizabeth Shoubb (Christian Sr).
15 Jan 1778 Sarah or Susan Lymboke (Limbaugh).
29 Mar 1783 Shenandoah to Barbara Kendrick.
27 Mar 1795 Shenandoah to Susanna Funk.
5 Oct 1813 Shenandoah to Elizabeth Smith.

Birth:
This Christian Stover was call "Junior" because he was younger than his cousin, Christian Stover 1750-1818, son of Peter Stover and Mary Frances "Frainey" Funk.

Christian married Susanna Funk 27 Mar 1795, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Susanna (daughter of John Funk and Catharine Stover) was born 20 Jun 1777, Strasburg, Shenadoah County, Virginia; died 19 Feb 1862, Middletown, Frederick County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Hatfield Twp, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; George Stover lived in Hatfield. He was a member of Philip Reed's militia company during the Revolutionary period. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 179.

Notes:

Birth:
No birth or death year listed, so it is estimated at about 1760. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 179.

Other Events:

• Birth: Abt 1760, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
• Residence: 1800, Towamencin Twp, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Jacob and Elizabeth (Cassel) Stover moved from Hatfield Twp. to Towamencin Twp. in 1800. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 190.

Notes:

Birth:
Listed as Jacob Stauffer in Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 190.

Jacob married Elizabeth Cassel 25 Nov 1764, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Yelles (Julius) Cassel) was born 6 Sep 1761, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; died , Towamencin Twp, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Barbara Oberholtzer 30 Aug 1804, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Oberholtzer and Susanna Schlichter) was born 15 Nov 1778, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 12 Feb 1858, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Kulpsville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Anna married Johann Heinrich "Henry" Brumbach 18 Sep 1761. Johann was born 4 Feb 1739, Muesen, Nassau, Germany; died 1799, Rockingham County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Magdalena married John Strickler Married John Stricker: Source: Trekking Stover Cou. John was born 1732, Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 1807, Grove Hill, Page County, Virginia; was buried , Grove Hill, Page County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Married: 22 Nov 1772, Dunmore County, Virginia

David married Dorothy Strickler 22 Nov 1772, Virginia. Dorothy was born 29 Dec 1756, "Egypt", Frederick, Virginia, USA; died 28 Feb 1833, Union Twp, Licking, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

Martin married Mary Lionberger Virginia. Mary was born 1743, Page County, Virginia; died 1771, White House, Page County, Virginia; was buried , White House, Page County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref: Jacob Stover and Sallie McGhee, Raleigh Co VA, pg 1. There are questions of Jacob's father being Henry Stover 1741-1798. Henry had a son Jacob. Just not certain it's THIS Jacob.

Daniel Bly has doubts that he is a descendant of Jacob and Sarah Boone Stover, since Sarah was English, not German, so Henry might not be inclined to sign his will in German script as Heinrich Stauffer.

Henry married Anna Klein 1755. Anna was born , Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; died , Franklin County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Probate: 1807, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Ref: Stover Quarterly 1 Jul 1979 pg 2.
1850 Census Johnson Co, Iowa
Joseph Stover 65 b. VA
Hester 65 b. NC
Children
Editor's note: Joseph Stover was son of Jeremiah Stover by first wife. Joseph m. Easter (Esther) Yount in TN. Joseph is ancestor of Russell Stover.

Jeremiah married Mary Catharine Jewell 1769. [Group Sheet]

Veronica — John Warner. John was born , Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1790, , , Pennsylvania, USA; Mathias Stauffer had three females in his family in 1790. Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Pennsylvania, Meredith B Colket, Jr. pg 31.
• Death: 4 May 1805; Death on 4 May 1805 Source: FindaGrave.

Notes:

Birth:
Mathias or Matthias Stauffer. Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Pennsylvania, Meredith B Colket, Jr. pg 31.

Died:
Death on 1 Nov 1805. Source: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records, 1750-2014

Mathias married Eve Stealey Bef 1791, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Eve was born 3 Nov 1758, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Feb 1823; was buried , Fetterville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Probate: 12 Jun 1832, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
• Will: 12 Jun 1832, Earl Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; George Stover will written 12 Jun 1832. Proved 10 Oct 1832. No children listed. Wife Esther. John Markly. Brothers Samuel., Peter, Matthias, Christian, Jacob. Sisters Franey Warner, Magdalena Stahly. Others in Family.

Notes:

George Stauffer will written 12 Jun 1832. Proved on 10 Oct 1832. George Stauffer mentioned wife Esther. Mentions $50 to Jacob Zimmerman for the Mennonist Society, use of the congregation. Sister Magdalena Stahly and her son Samuel Stahly. Catharine, wife of Jacob Scultz, dau of Joseph Zimmerman. John Markly, whom I raise from infancy. Brother Samuel Stauffer. All the children of my brothers and sisters. Of my brothers: Peter, Matthias, Christian, Jacob, and Samuel. My sisters Franey, wife of John Warner. Magdalena, wid. of George Stahly. Appoint executors; my brother Samuel Stauffer, Samuel Weaver (John's son) both of Earl Twp, and Peter Zimmerman, son-in-law of my brother Jacob. Wits: Roland Diller, Jacob Stauffer, Joseph Stauffer.

Birth:
George Stauffer (Spelled Stouffer in his will) or Earl Township.

George married Esther Zimmerman , , Pennsylvania, USA. Esther (daughter of Hans Zimmerman and Anna) was born 30 Jan 1766, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 Oct 1833, , , Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , East Earl, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

George — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Peter married Barbara Stealey , , Pennsylvania, USA. Barbara was born 24 Mar 1765, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Apr 1843. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Abt 1832, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
• Probate: 29 Nov 1832, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 80.

Jacob — Maria Martin. Maria was born , Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Magdalena — George Stahley. George was born Abt 1770, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died Bef 1832, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Bef 1815, Freeport, Pennsylvania
• Probate: 28 Nov 1815, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

Christian — Barbara. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1802, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 31. Christian was still living in 1802.

Notes:

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Notes:

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Notes:

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Other Events:

• Married: Bef 1785, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 31. Was married by 27 Aug 1785 according to orphans court, Michael Eicher.

Notes:

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Notes:

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Notes:

Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 31. Died testate 1802.

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Other Events:

• Residence: 1790, Earl Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Eldest son. Appears in 1790 census Earl Twp. Sells inheritance in 1796 and possibly leaves the area. Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 31.

Notes:

Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 31. Eldest son. Appears in 1790 census Earl Twp. Sells inheritance in 1796 and possibly leaves the township.

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Penn (Colket) pg 31.

Notes:

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Notes:

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Elizabeth married Philip Rank Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Mary married David Weaver Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Stouffer

Notes:

Peter Stouffer Jun of Caervarnon Twp. Will dated 27 Aug 1802. Proved 30 Sep 1802. Brother and sisters: Mary Stouffer (eldest) wife of David Weaver, Catharine (2nd), Christian, Barbara, Elizabeth wife of Philip Rank. Execs: David Weaver of Caernarvon and George Stauffer of Earl. Wits: James Caffryn, George Weaver, Michael Scherck.

Notes:

Birth:
Mathew Stoffer is described as Henry's son in the Earl Twp tax list of 1782. Ref: Stauffer Stouffer Stover Family of Pennsylvania, Meredith B Colket, Jr.

Anna — John Bush. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Child #1. Ref: Stauffer Stover Family History (Fretz) 1899 pg 150.

John married Mary Dettra Bef 1792, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born 3 Sep 1770, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 6 Feb 1839; was buried , Harleysville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Child #2. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150.

Catharine — Jacob Whisler. Jacob was born Abt 1760, , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Child #3. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150.

Mary married John Freed Bef 1789, , , Pennsylvania, USA. John was born 1765, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 1830; was buried , Telford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Isaac Keyser Aft 1830, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Isaac was born , , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1800, Towamencin Twp, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Christian and Susanna (Kulp) Stauffer resided near Kulpsville, Towamencin Twp, Montg Co. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 153.

Notes:

Christian Stover of Towamencin Twp., Montgomery County, Penn. Will dated 12 Dec 1839. Proved 19 Mar 1840. Wife: Susanna. Son: Jacob Stover. Daughter: Hannah wife of Eli Stover. Exec: Son Jacob Stover. Wits: Cornelius Tyson, D.C. Kulp.

Birth:
Christian (Stauffer) Stover of Towamencin. Child #4. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150. Known as "Little Christian," being small in stature. His cousin, Christian Stover 1766-1849 was called "Good Christian."

Died:
Ref: Montg Co Historical Society Bulletin 1958 Vol11 No2. pg 145.

Christian married Susanna Kulp Bef 1800, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. Susanna (daughter of Jacob Kulp and Mary Bachman Clemens) was born 26 Feb 1782, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 18 Sep 1849. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Child #5. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150.

Elizabeth — David Titlow. David (son of Abraham Titlow) was born 12 Aug 1766, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Apr 1841; was buried , Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Child #6. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150.

Died:
Ref: Montg Co Historical Society Bulletin 1958 Vol11 No2. pg 152.

Rudolph — Beata Reiner. Beata (daughter of Abraham Reiner and Christina Wanger) was born 27 Nov 1775, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 Oct 1821, Chester County, Pennsylvania; was buried Oct 1821, Chester County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Child #7. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150. Twin to Hannah. Died young.

Notes:

Birth:
Child #8. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150.

Died:
"Died in her 68th year."

Hannah married Benjamin Frederick Bef 1794, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Benjamin was born 14 Aug 1770, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 26 May 1849, , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1840, Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; Henry Stauffer d. 1840. He was a farmer and lived in Gwynedd Township near North Wales. No issue. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899.

Notes:

Birth:
Child #10. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150.

Died:
Ref: Montg Co Historical Society Bulletin 1958 Vol11 No2. pg 146.

Henry married Anna Stauffer Bef 1800, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Anna was born 27 Nov 1780, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 9 Jun 1870, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Skippack, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Child #9. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150. Details Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899, page 160. Abram Stauffer of Limerick. Ref: Biographical Annals of Montgomery County, Penn Vol 1 pg 371.

Abraham married Esther Stauffer 3 May 1804, New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. Esther (daughter of Abraham (of Colebrookdale) Stauffer and Elizabeth Heistand) was born 15 Apr 1778, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Apr 1830, , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Child #11. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150.

Sarah married Jacob Grove , , Pennsylvania, USA. Jacob was born , , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1818, Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania; 1818 moved from Norriton, Montgomery County to Coventry Twp, Chester County. Ref: Book of Oberholtzer Immigrants pg 217.

Notes:

Birth:
Child #12. Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1895 pg 150.

Rachel married Isaac Oberholtzer 20 Sep 1808, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Isaac was born Abt 1780, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died Abt 1850, , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: 22 Jun 1776; Birth year of 1776 is listed in Ref: A Genealogical Record of Christian and Hans Meyer, pg 322. Also in A Brief History of Bishop Henry Funck 1899, pg 592.
• Possessions: 11 Jun 1796, Lower Salford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Mathias and wife Anna sold their 80 acre farm in Lower Salford to their son, Christian Stover on 11 Jun 1796. Ref: Some account of Jacob Oberholtzer pg 214. I believe this was Mathias and Anna (Clemens) Stauffer, NOT the Mathias who m. Anna Oberholtzer.
• Possessions: 20 Apr 1833, Lower Salford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Christian Stover and wife Elizabeth sold the 80 acre farm in Lower Salford Twp. to their son, Eli Stover on 20 Apr 1833. Ref: Some account of Jacob Oberholtzer, pg 214.

Notes:

Birth:
Christian Stover 1766-1849 was known as "Good Christian. "His cousin, Christian (Stauffer) Stover 1769-1840, was known as "Little Christian."

Christian married Elizabeth Funk Bef 1801, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth (daughter of Abraham Funk and Mary Landis) was born 20 May 1772, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 24 Feb 1843, Lower Salford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Kulpsville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Abraham H Reiff 25 Jan 1791. Abraham was born 1766, Pennsylvania; died 5 Dec 1846, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Jacob (of Bedminster) Stover Aft 1784, penn. Jacob (son of Heinrich "Henry" (of Bedminster) Stauffer and Elizabeth Hackman) was born 13 May 1757, Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 Apr 1844, Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Montg Co Historical Society Bulletin 1956 Vol10 No3. pg 229. Last name also: Stauffer. Ref: Stauffer Stover Family History 1899 pg 165.

Died:
Ref: Montg Co Historical Society Bulletin 1956 Vol10 No3. pg 229.

Abraham married Catharine Hackman Bef 1818, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Catharine was born 16 Jun 1789; died 3 Aug 1863; was buried , Kulpsville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Harman Godshalk. Harman was born 23 May 1839; died 13 Aug 1850; was buried 1850, Kulpsville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Susanna — Cornelius Custer. Cornelius (son of Harmon Godschalk Custer and Eve) was born Nov 1774, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 8 Jul 1848, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Catherine — Peter Keyser. Peter was born 19 Nov 1766, Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died 21 May 1849, Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Rachel married George A Gorgas 12 Apr 1796. George was born 5 Mar 1771, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died Nov 1844, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth — Jacob Kulp. Jacob (son of Jacob Kulp and Mary Bachman Clemens) was born 9 May 1776, Kulpsville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Hannah married Daniel Cover 10 Sep 1804, Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Henry Stauffer b. abt 1776 (in Worcester, Mont. Co, PA according to ref.) Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 87. Or b. in Frederick Co, VA.

Henry married Ann Mitchell 22 Jul 1799, Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
b. in Worcester, Mont. Co, PA according to Ref: Stauffer Families, RW Davis pg 87. Or b. in Frederick Co, VA.

Jacob married Elizabeth Boak 17 Mar 1804, Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Montg Co Historical Society Bulletin 1959 Vol11 No4. pg 310.

John married Elizabeth Cassel 23 Nov 1797, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Isaac Cassel and Barbara Reiff Detweiler) was born 12 Sep 1763, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 22 May 1848, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Catharine married Jacob Speer , , Pennsylvania, USA. Jacob was born , , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Dillman married Susanna Schaum 9 Sep 1802, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. Susanna was born Aug 1778, , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: John Stauffer
• Birth: 25 Mar 1781, , , Pennsylvania, USA; "Young John Stauffer." Ref: Montgomery Co Hist Society Bulletin Vol8 No4 pg 323.
• Death: 24 Jun 1820

Notes:

Buried:
Tombstone inscription: "Young John Stauffer died June 24, 1820." Ref: Montgomery Co Hist Society Bulletin Vol8 No4 pg 323.

Johannes married Catharine Kolb Bef 1807, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Catharine (daughter of Jacob Kolb and Nancy "Annie" Yoder) was born , Pennsylvania; died 11 Dec 1824, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried Dec 1824, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Bowman

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: From the Rhine to the Shenandoah, Bly, Vol2 p84.

Ann — John H Sonner. John was born Abt 1758, Strasberg, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA; died Abt 1829, ,Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stickley Genealogy 1993 pg 43.

Elizabeth married Daniel (of Luray) Stover 30 Jun 1794, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Daniel (son of Samuel (of Luray, Page Co VA) Stover and Barbara Lionberger) was born 22 Feb 1769, Beckford, Shenandoah County, Virginia; died 12 Mar 1850, Luray, Page County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
B. 1776 according to From the Rhine to the Shenandoah, Bly Vol2 p185. Ref: Stickley Genealogy 1993 pg 44.

Regina married David (of Culpepper VA) Stover 3 Aug 1799, Shenandoah, Virginia. David (son of Samuel (of Luray, Page Co VA) Stover and Barbara Lionberger) was born 28 Oct 1772, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA; died 28 Jan 1844, Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Henry Ramsbarger 1792, Virginia. Henry was born 1752, Frederick, Maryland, USA; died 11 Jun 1807, Frederick, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Frances listed as Franey in some records.

Frances married Jacob Helman Bef 1808, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

David married Mary Ann Harmon 22 May 1802, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Matthias Harmon) was born 3 May 1776; died 8 Nov 1827. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Adopted: 11 Dec 1804, Shenandoah County, Virginia; Shenandoah Minute Order: Abraham Stickley, orphan of Benjamin, chose Joseph Stover as guardian.

Abraham — Rachael. Rachael was born 1785; died 25 March 1868; was buried , Stephens City, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Samuel Bowman Betsey Stover and Catherine Stover were married to. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Samuel Bowman Betsey Stover and Catherine Stover were married to. Samuel was born Abt 1780, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1850, District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; 1850 Census: John Stover 61, Jacob Stover 32, Margaret Stover 28, John Stover 25, Joseph Stover 23, Mary Stover 20. Entry is below Joseph Stover family (brother).

John married Mary Elizabeth Sonner 18 Apr 1817, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of John H Sonner and Ann Bowman) was born 1797, Strasberg, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA; died 1850, Strasberg, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1850, District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; 1850 Census: Joseph Stover 60, Catharine Stover 45, Joshua Stover 24, Catharine Stover 24, Margaret Stover 14, Regina Stover 12, Nathan Stover 9, David Stover 8, Eliza Sonner 30. Entry is above brother John Stover family.
• Deed: 9 Jun 1856, Hampshire County, Virginia; Deed transferring property in Hampshire Co. from Stockslager family members to Joseph Stover of Shenandoah Co. $116 for tract of land on the North Branch Potomac, same land owned by Easter Reese and Martin Zea, jointly, prev.
• Residence: 1860, Strasburg, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; 1860 Census: Joseph Stover 70, Eliza Sonner 36, Margaret Stover 23, Regina Stover 21, David Stover 18, Catharine Stover 63.
• Residence: Abt 1864, Shenandoah, Virginia
• Probate: 30 Jan 1864, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
• Death: Dec 1864, Strasburg, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 70.

Died:
Ref: Veach and Stover Families 1913 pg 70.

Joseph married Margaret Zea Dec 1817, Virginia, USA. Margaret (daughter of Martin Zea and Anna Stockslager) was born Abt 1795; died 5 Aug 1834. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Catherine Sonner 6 Apr 1835, , , Virginia, USA. Catherine was born 22 Jun 1792, Strasburg, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; died 24 Aug 1860, Strasburg, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Birth in about 1808 is speculation. Frainey "ideot" is mentioned last in father Jacob's will.

Notes:

Died:
OBIT: The Woodstock Herald April (?) 1821: Died on Sunday last Miss Framey Stover dau of Mr. John Stover late of Narrow Passage deceased.

Joseph married Elizabeth Hockman 6 Mar 1811, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry Hackman Hockman and Catharine Artz) was born Abt 1786, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; died 12 Nov 1850, Warren County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Jacob Kershwiler is mentioned in his uncle's (Joseph Stover) will as the son of sister Catherine. Some online sources spell name Kershender, Kershwiler, Kershwyler. More info at: From the Rhine to the Shenandoah, Bly, Vol2 p177.

Notes:

Birth:
In some records also spelled Spengler.

Joseph married Elizabeth Hurn Strasburg, Shenadoah County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Mary Smith Strasburg, Shenadoah County, Virginia. Mary was born , , , Virginia, USA; died , , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married George Franklin Hupp 22 Dec 1814, Shenandoah, Virginia. George was born 14 Aug 1792, Virginia, United States of America; died 23 Dec 1885, Shenandoah County, Virginia; was buried , Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: From the Rhine to the Shenandoah, Bly, Vol2 p84.

Sarah married John Funkhouser 18 Mar 1817, Virginia. John was born 12 Oct 1789, Tumbling Run, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA; died May 1866, Hardy County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Birth date is listed in "Funk Family Bible Record" as 15 Jan 1797. Lydia Stover dau. of Christian Stover and Susanna.

Died:
Death: Consumption.

Lydia married Abner Long 3 Mar 1818, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Abner was born Abt 1791, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Birth date is listed in "Funk Family Bible Record" as 4 Feb 1799. Frances Stover dau. of Christian Stover and Susanna.

Died:
Death year is not certain. Husb. Andrew Hoffman remarried to Rebecca in 1834, so Frances likely died prior to 1834.

Frances married Andrew Hoffman 1 Apr 1820, Shenandoah, Virginia. Andrew (son of Christian Hoffman) was born Abt 1790, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: 1805; SOURCE INFO: Minute order of 1815 and will transcripts lists Nimrod's father as CHRISTIAN STOVER JUNIOR, who died in 1815, leaving Nimrod an orphan under 14 years of age.

Notes:

Notes regarding parents of Nimrod Stover.
Source: http://www.vagenweb.org/shenandoah/bly_1810_1816.html
Shenandoah Co. Minute Order 12 Jun 1815.
-Lydia and Franey Stover, orphans of Christian Stover (Junior), chose Isaac Funk as guardian, over 14 years of age.
- Isaac Funk is appointed guardian to Nimrod Stover, orphan of Christian (Junior).
According to Daniel Bly, this Nimrod Stover (b.1805) dies in 1823 and is not the Nimrod Stover who lived until 1880.

1818 Will info for father Christian listed children as:
Nimrod.
Jacob, minor; guardian, Isaac Bowman.
Lydia, minor; m Abner Long.
Fanny, minor; guardian, Isaac Funk; m Andrew Hoffman.
This info clearly states there were brothers Nimrod and Jacob in this family.

More Info: Through the Years, 1962, Virginia Golden Walgreen.
http://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G002218.pdf

Birth:
Birth date is listed in "Funk Family Bible Record" as 14 Oct 1805. Nimrod Stover son of Christian Stover and Susanna.

Other Events:

• Name: Henry Stover
• Birth: 1795; Henry Stover was s. of Jacob and Elizabeth Cassel Stauffer; grndsn of Henry and Alice Godshall Stauffer; g-grndsn of Christian and Elizabeth Stauffer; g-g-grndsn of Christian and Elizabeth Meyer Stauffer. Ref: Descendants of Rev Jacob Price 1926 pg 227.

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 190. Some records show surname as Stauffer. Ref: History of the Cassel Family in America.

Henry married Susan Cassel 21 Aug 1831, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. Susan was born 27 Jul 1807, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; died Aft 1897, , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Hemsing , , Pennsylvania, USA. was born , , , Pennsylvania, USA; died , , , Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Mary Delp , , Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born , , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899 pg 179.

Henry married Rachel Delp 3 Mar 1833, , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. Rachel was born 5 Jun 1811, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died Mar 1888, , , Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Rock Hill, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899, pg 183.

Susanna married John C Hackman 2 Dec 1832, , , Pennsylvania, USA. John was born 12 Feb 1810, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 26 Oct 1879, , , Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Telford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
FindaGrave ref lists surname of Jacob as Stauffer instead of Stover. Death cert of dau Susanna also shows father as jacob Stauffer.

Jacob married Mary Gehman Bef 1834, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born 20 July 1811, , , Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 May 1865, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Rock Hill, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1860, Franconia, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; 1860 Census: Peter Stover 43, Mary Stover 40, Mary Stover 10, Peter Stover 8, David Stover 7, Charles Stover 5, William Stover 1.

Notes:

Died:
Peter and Mary moved to Ohio where Mrs. Stover died. Peter and some children returned to Penn and Peter died in Philadelphia. Ref: A Brief History of Bishop Henry Funck 1899 p389.

Peter married Mary Rosenberger 3 Jun 1838, , , Pennsylvania, USA. Mary (daughter of David Rosenberger and Catharine Delp) was born 14 Apr 1820, Skippack, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died Oct 1888, Ohio; was buried , Wood County, Ohio. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Genealogy of Brumbach Families 1913 p276.

Henry married Mary Grove 27 May 1794, Near Luray, Shenandoah, VA. Mary (daughter of Marcus Grove and Mary) was born Oct 1772; died 7 Mar 1860, Luray, Page County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: 3 Jul 1776

Susanna married Samuel Stover 10 Nov 1795, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Samuel (son of Samuel (of Luray, Page Co VA) Stover and Barbara Lionberger) was born 1774, Luray, Page, Virginia, USA; died 28 Apr 1835, Liberty, Fairfield, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet]

Christina married David Coop 12 May 1794, Franklin County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: Abt 1770, Franklin County, Virginia; No certain record of Christian Stover birth in Franklin Co, later living in Hardy Co.

Notes:

Birth:
Birth of abt 1760 is only a guess, if he supposedly had a son Jacob by abt 1770 (so Jacob can appear on tax list by 1798).

Died:
No record of his death. Christian drops off of Hardy County tax lists after 1809.

Christian — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: See 9 page article: Jacob Stover and Sallie McGhee, Raleigh Co VA, pg 1. There are questions of this Jacob's father being Henry Stover 1741-1798. Henry had a son Jacob. Just not 100% certain it's THIS Jacob.

Jacob married Sallie McGhee 16 Mar 1788, Virginia. Sallie was born 1767; died 1836; was buried , Clear Creek, Raleigh County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Article: John Stover Sr b. abt 1793 in Franklin County, VA, later of Raleigh County, one of 11 children of Jacob and Sarah Sallie McGhee Stover.

Birth:
Ref: Article: John Stover Sr b. abt 1793 in Franklin County, VA, later of Raleigh County, one of 11 children of Jacob and Sarah Sallie McGhee Stover.

Died:
Ref: Article: John Stover Sr b. abt 1793 in Franklin County, VA, later of Raleigh County, one of 11 children of Jacob and Sarah Sallie McGhee Stover.

John married Nancy Harper 25 Feb 1816, Coal River, Giles County, Virginia. Nancy was born Abt 1800, Franklin County, Virginia; died Abt 1898, Raleigh County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Stover Quarterly 1 Jul 1979 pg 2. 1850 Census Johnson Co, Iowa. Joseph Stover 65 b. VA, Hester 65 b. NC, Children. Editor's note: Joseph Stover was son of Jeremiah Stover by first wife. Joseph m. Easter (Esther) Yount in TN.