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Jacob Leatherman

Male Abt 1709 - 1769  (~ 60 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jacob Leatherman was born Abt 1709, Germany; died 17 Feb 1769, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:Jacob_Leatherman_(1)

    Among the earliest settlers was Jacob Leatherman who arrived from Germany in the "Lydia," September 29. 1741, then aged 32 years, with his wife, Magdalene, and two sons, Jacob and Abraham, the latter but two years of age. Six other children were born to him, three sons, Michael, Henry and John, and three daughters. Madalene, who married Jacob High, of Hilltown; Catharine and Ann who died single. The land taken up by Jacob Leatherman consisted of over 300 acres lying in two tracts immediately north of the Mennonite meetinghouse at Deep Run. Jacob Leatherman died February, 1769. His wife, Magdalene survived him several years. 141 acres of the land were conveyed by Allen to Jacob Leatherman for the eldest son in 1767, and the other tract, 162 acres, was conveyed to the executors of Jacob Leatherman. Sr., in 1770; the deed recites an agreement to convey, etc. Abraham Leatherman, the second son, died in 1823. aged 84 years.

    Jacob — Magdalene. Magdalene died Aft 1770, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Michael Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Germany.
    2. 3. Jacob Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1737, Germany; died 11 Jun 1805, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
    3. 4. Abraham Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1739, Germany; died Abt 1823, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Michael Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born , Germany.

    Michael — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Henry Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Jacob Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 1737, Germany; died 11 Jun 1805, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Abt 1805, Bedminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania
    • Probate: 22 Mar 1805, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Will: 22 Mar 1805, Bedminister, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA; Will (continued). Mentions: Conrad Harple, Joseph Letherman, Abraham Fretz, William Fretz, Joseph Landis, guadrians of minor children of Christian Letherman dec. . . . (unknown who this Christian is)
    • Will: 22 Mar 1805, Bedminister, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA; Will (continued). Mentions: daughters Elizabeth of Buckingham wife of Jacob Overholt, Mary wife of David High of Bedminster, Ann wife of Ralph High of Bedminster. Ref: All Leatherman Kin History pg 652.
    • Will: 22 Mar 1805, Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; Will dated 22 Mar 1805, probated 26 Sep 1805, witnesses by Ralph Stover, Heinrich Letherman. Mentions: wife Ester, oldest son Jacob Letherman, Jacob and John Letherman sons of Christian Letherman dec. . .

    Notes:

    Ref: All Leatherman Kin History, pg 652.
    Jacob's will dated 22 Mar 1805, pr. 26 Sep 1805. Wit: Ralph Stover and Heinrich Leatherman. Mentioned his wife Ester. Exec: Jacob Leatherman (Jr). dau Mary Letherman, dau Anne Letherman, son Christian Letherman, Dau Elizabeth Letherman.

    Ref: Book of Oberholtzer Immigrants pg 5.
    Anna Rosen Berger m. Michael Leatherman son of 1741 immigrant Jacob Leatherman.

    Ref: Stauffer Stover History 1899, pg 144.
    Barbara Stauffer m. Jacob Hackman, who made his will Nov 18, 1781, and was proven Dec 21, 1781. The homestead was bequeathed to his son Jacob and he divided his estate among his children. His executors were his brother Ulry and brother-in-law Jacob Leatherman (who m. Esther Stauffer 1736-1816).

    Birth:
    Ref: All Leatherman Kin History, pg 651.

    Jacob married Esther Stauffer Bef 1760, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Esther (daughter of Christian (of Bedminster) Stauffer and Elizabeth Meyer) was born 8 Sep 1736, Pennsylvania; died Jun 1816, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Christian Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jun 1760, Pennsylvania; died 7 Feb 1766, Pennsylvania.
    2. 7. Jacob Jr Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1762, Pennsylvania; died 10 Dec 1827, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
    3. 8. Elizabeth Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1764, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 15 Mar 1831, Pennsylvania.
    4. 9. Joseph Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 May 1764, Pennsylvania.
    5. 10. Christian Stauffer Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Oct 1769, Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 17 Apr 1815, Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
    6. 11. Magdalena Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jan 1774, Pennsylvania; died 28 Aug 1777, Pennsylvania.
    7. 12. Abraham Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 May 1776, Pennsylvania; died 23 Aug 1777, Pennsylvania.
    8. 13. Maria Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jul 1778, Pennsylvania.
    9. 14. Anna Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 May 1782, Pennsylvania.

  3. 4.  Abraham Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born Abt 1739, Germany; died Abt 1823, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Henry Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Michael2, 1.Jacob1)

  2. 6.  Christian Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 27 Jun 1760, Pennsylvania; died 7 Feb 1766, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Stauffer family bible entry for birth of Christian Leatherman on 27 Jun 1760. Article: Peter Stauffer Family Bible (1565). Mennonite Family History Oct 1994 pg 170.

    Died:
    Stauffer family bible entry for death of Christian Leatherman on 7 Feb 1766. 5 years, 7 months old. Article: Peter Stauffer Family Bible (1565). Mennonite Family History Oct 1994 pg 170.


  3. 7.  Jacob Jr Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 27 Aug 1762, Pennsylvania; died 10 Dec 1827, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: 26 Aug 1762; Find a Grave

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Article: Peter Stauffer Family Bible (1565). Mennonite Family History Oct 1994 pg 170.

    Jacob married Esther Overholt 1785, Pennsylvania. Esther was born 1765, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 7 Oct 1816, Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Joseph Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1786; died 11 Apr 1860; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
    2. 16. Esther Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jul 1787, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 14 Aug 1851, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
    3. 17. Elizabeth Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Feb 1791; died 17 Apr 1845; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
    4. 18. Jacob Leatherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1793; died 3 Sep 1833; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
    5. 19. Anna "Nancy" Leatheman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Mar 1805, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 11 Jun 1888, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

  4. 8.  Elizabeth Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born Abt 1764, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 15 Mar 1831, Pennsylvania.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: 30 Nov 1771, Pennsylvania; This birth info is not supported by any records.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Ref: All Leatherman Kin pg 742. Probably abt 1764.

    Died:
    Ref: All Leatherman Kin pg 742.

    Elizabeth married Jacob Oberholtzer 1791, Pennsylvania. Jacob was born , Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died Dec 1839. [Group Sheet]


  5. 9.  Joseph Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 14 May 1764, Pennsylvania.

  6. 10.  Christian Stauffer Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 23 Oct 1769, Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 17 Apr 1815, Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: 23 Oct 1769, Pennsylvania; Stauffer family bible entry for birth of Christian Leatherman on 27 Jun 1760 refers to BROTHER who d. 1766. Article: Peter Stauffer Family Bible (1565). Mennonite Family History Oct 1994 pg 170.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Source of birth date is Find a Grave. Head stone death appears to be Oct 23 1769.

    Died:
    1805 will of father Jacob mentions -guardians of minor children of Christian Letherman dec.- Ref: All Leatherman Kin History pg 652.

    Christian married Anna Kraut 25 Apr 1793, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Anna was born 9 Feb 1770; died 30 Apr 1856; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]


  7. 11.  Magdalena Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 14 Jan 1774, Pennsylvania; died 28 Aug 1777, Pennsylvania.

  8. 12.  Abraham Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 17 May 1776, Pennsylvania; died 23 Aug 1777, Pennsylvania.

  9. 13.  Maria Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 12 Jul 1778, Pennsylvania.

  10. 14.  Anna Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 2 May 1782, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Joseph Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jacob3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 15 Feb 1786; died 11 Apr 1860; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

  2. 16.  Esther Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jacob3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 28 Jul 1787, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 14 Aug 1851, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

  3. 17.  Elizabeth Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jacob3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 5 Feb 1791; died 17 Apr 1845; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

    Elizabeth married Abraham Wismer 13 Apr 1813. Abraham was born 30 Nov 1791; died 25 Jun 1859. [Group Sheet]


  4. 18.  Jacob Leatherman Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jacob3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born May 1793; died 3 Sep 1833; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

    Jacob married Elizabeth Walters Bef 1820, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born 1788; died 30 Sep 1859. [Group Sheet]


  5. 19.  Anna "Nancy" Leatheman Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jacob3, 3.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born 20 Mar 1805, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 11 Jun 1888, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.


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