[Page 1] THE GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. [This text version was created by L. Dietle so that it could be searched via computer. Most hyphenated words were de-hyphenated to facilitate such searches. Bracketed text, such as this paragraph, were added by L. Dietle, and are not a part of the original book. This is a text-only file, and does not support links. All of the photos are stored at http://korns.org/Korns-Book-Photos/Korns-Book-Photos.html.] [This copy was checked to the best of my ability. PDF scans of the actual book are available at http://www.korns.org/A_Michael_Korns_book.html for verification of the actual text. Please report errors to 1@korns.org] [USE THIS DOCUMENT ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS", "WITH ALL FAULTS". L. DIETLE MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED REGARDING THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, PERFORMANCE, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. L. 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Author and Historian [................................................................] [Page 3] THE GENEALOGY of MICHAEL KORNS, SR. of SOMERSET COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA by Charles Byron Korns, Sr., M.D. FIRST EDITION Berlin Publishing Company Berlin, Pennsylvania 1949 [................................................................] [Page 4] [Blank Page] [................................................................] [Page 5] [Photo of Charles Byron Korns, Jr.] Dedicated to the Memory of Lt. Charles Byron Korns, Jr., member of Medical Corps, Station 12, Carribean [sic] Wing, Air Transport Command in World War II, who lost his life January 26, 1944, by accidental drowning at Cabel Beach, North Providence, Nassau, Bahama [sic] Islands. [................................................................] [Page 6] [Blank Page] [................................................................] [Page 7] PREFACE Are you related to the Korns living here and there? It is in answer to this inquiry that the Author of this volume has undertaken to determine and trace the Korns lineage and to make a record of his findings. This undertaking has been carried on with great difficulty because of the unreliability of tradition, the incompleteness and inadequacy of the records kept, and the lack of interest on the part of many of the descendants who were solicited for information on their own line. On October 14, 1727, the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania adopted a resolution requiring all masters of vessels importing Germans and other foreigners to prepare a list of such person, their occupation and the place from whence they came; further, these immigrants should sign a declaration of allegiance and subjection to the King of Great Britain and of fidelity to the Proprietary of Pennsylvania. Most of the immigrants coming to Pennsylvania had taken their oath of allegiance at the port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many of the names of immigrants will be found in the following volumes: "Thirty Thousand Names of Immigrants" by Prof. I. Daniel Rupp; "Pennsylvania Archives, Volume XVII of Second Series;" "Pennsylvania German Pioneers," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger and Dr. William John Hinke;-This authority has an index and a volume of facsimile signatures of the original lists. The above named Volumes have been thoroughly searched for all names spelled Korn, Corn and Korns, as well as the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland Archives. The Department of Interior, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Division of old warrants and land. grants as well as deeds granted to the early Pennsylvania German pioneers, has been investigated. In many Counties in Pennsylvania, there has been an exten- [................................................................] 8 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. sive search of Orphan Court records, Probation of Wills, distribution of estates, petition and transfer of property. In the subdivision of Counties in Pennsylvania there was a record made of the dates of assessments and payment of taxes to determine the duration of residence in that locality. Church records were examined, and notation made of membership, baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and deaths. Cemeteries have b[e]en visited, inscriptions and obituaries from tombstones copied, and some of the inscriptions translated from German to English. There has been an extensive search for records in both the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., and the Historical Society of Berks County, Reading, Pa., as well as records obtained from other Historical Societies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The enumeration of the First Census in 1790 does not name one person by the name of Korn or Korns, although there is a Michael Corn in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, Pa., and Henry Corns in Northumberland County, Pa., both enumerated in the 1790 census. Tradition has played an important part in the search for record, in some cases has proved to be an asset, while others it has proved to be a great liability as it required long, persistent search throughout the State to prove that the tradition could not be verified. [................................................................] [Page 9] INTRODUCTION The Korns' History has not been written prior to 1949. There were several who made efforts to compile records but the efforts amounted to naught. The Korns name was previously or originally spelled "Korn." The 's' being added about 1795 and first appeared on warrents, land grants and deeds in Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The reason for adding the 's' is not definitely known. Probably through useage of adding the apostrophe 's' in the possessive, the apostrophe was dropped and the 's' retained. The Korn Genealogy goes back about 200 years in the United States. Due to the various ways of spelling and pronunciation of Korn, as, Corn, Kern and Korns, made the search all the more difficult. In Pennsylvania German it is difficult to distinguish the pronunciation between "Korn" and "Kern." In 1932 the author decided there should be some record or history of the Korns descendants for posterity, so with a resolute purpose and a firm determination to write a history of the Korns descendants, he dedicated himself to the completion of his self- appointed task. The following years were spent in excursions into authentic sources in search of the unknown. The Korn or Korns family were Germans, spoke German and all legal transactions were executed in high German script. They were of Protestant faith and many were members of the Reformed and Lutheran Church. There are presented in this volume some of the old original farm homes as they appear in 1949. The buildings are from 100 to 150 years old and some are in a dilapidated condition. They were included in the history for the purposes of location by descendants as the name of State, County and Townships are given. There are drafts of some of the original farms as Michael Korns, Sr., which gives names of adjoining farms of neighbors, such as Gaumers, Cooks, Witt, Beals, Hoyman, Uhl, and Lepley. Many of the Korns children married into neighboring [................................................................] 10 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. families. There are churches where many of the Michael Korns, Sr., family attended and were members. Many of the church records are there and cemeteries where many of the descendants are buried. The name of Korn is a very common name throughout Europe, especially Southern Germany and Northern Switzerland. The author has been informed by Dr. W. A. Korn, a descendant and a former minister and teacher in the Theological Seminary, Lancaster, Pa., who spent some time in Germany, that while he was at Bad Nuheim above Frankfurt on the Main, he met a Carl Korn whose native place was Millheim also in that section. He informed him that a mill in that place was in the Korn name for many generations. The names of the following German pioneers are among the ship lists and are enumerated in the Pennsylvania Archives as follows: Carl Korn, came from Wertemberg, Germany, on ship "Edinburg," James Russel, Commander, arriving in Port of Philadelphia, September 19, 1752. Reference Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 352. Henrich Korn, came from Rotterdam on ship "Phoenix," John Spurrier, Commander, arriving in port of Philadelphia, Pa., November 2, 1752. At which time he took the oath of allegiance to support, obey and defend the Laws of England, the original spelling was Korn. Reference Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 372. He was reported sick aboard ship. Valentine Korn, came from Rotterdam on ship "Beulah," Captain Richie in Command, arriving in port of Philadelphia, September 10, 1753. Reference Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 380. Christoph Korn, came from Rotterdam on ship "Neptune," John Mason, Master last from Cowes, England, September 24, 1754. Reference Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 395. J. Friederich Korn, came from Amsterdam on ship "Friend- [................................................................] [Page 11] INTRODUCTION 11 ship," Charles Ross, Captain, arriving in port of Philadelphia, October 21, 1754. Reference Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 442. This Volume is confined principally to the Michael Korns, Sr., Family of Somerset County, Pennsylvania, with a brief History of his Parents, Brothers and Sisters. Some of his children married and migrated to the West where they obtained land grants and became progressive farmers and were instrumental in the early building and development of the West. Others remained in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where they were also progressive farmers as well as engaged in many other useful vocations and professions. Charles Byron Korns, Sr., M.D. Sipesville, Pa. [................................................................] [Page 12] Acknowledgement For the accomplishment of this work the author is indebted to many whose names cannot be mentioned: The most outstanding include Irwin H. DeLong, Ph.D., an authority on German translation, deciphering of inscriptions on old monuments and authority on early Church History. William Albert Korn, Ph.D., a descendant, Investigator of early Orphan Court Records, and Historical Society Records. Ruth Worst, Genealogist, Pennsylvania State Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Guiles Flower, Genealogist, Carlisle, Pa. Charles Harvey Korns, M.A., Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. John A. Korns, Tarrytown, N. Y. J. Roderic Korns, Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Horace M. Korns, Dubuque, Iowa. Olive Korns Porter, Genealogist, Grinnell, Iowa, and Washington, D. C. Mrs. C. S. (Korns) Fleming, Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Mina Mooers Stone, Bussey, Iowa. Mrs. Gertrude Uhl Miller, Millersburg, Ohio. Mrs. Catherine Palmer Craig, Reading, Pa. Dr. I. Clark Gary, Chicago, Illinois. Bessie Pearl Gaumer, Fairfield, Iowa. Wilson A. Korns, New Philadelphia, Ohio. Mrs. E. B. Korns, Long Beach, California. Luella Cornell, Delta, Ohio. [................................................................] [Page 13] TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I CARL (Charles) KORN This Chapter presents the ship records of Carl Korn landing in Port of Philadelphia, Pa., 1752. His Oath of Allegiance and subjection to the King of Great Britain and of Fidelity to the Proprietary of the Province of Pennsylvania. Purpose of coming to America. Application for land warrants and deeds in Maxatawney Township in Berks County, Pa. Assessments and Tax Records J in Maxatawney Township from 1755 to 1777. Will of Carl Korns dated April 4, 1777. Appraisement of Personal Property. Petition of widow, Otilla Korn, for sale of real estate in whole or part (Petition granted) . Names of minor children as they appeared in the Petition: Michael, Jacob, Daniel, Henry and Magdale. CHAPTER II MICHAEL KORNS, SR. This Chapter presents the records of Michael Korns and Susanna Baker Korns with several children emigrated from Berks County, Pa., to Londonderry Township, Bedford County, (now Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pa.) about 1795. A Deed was granted to Michael Korns and his brother Jacob Korns in Bedford County by John Tomlinson, February 9, 1796. Michael Korns located on a farm in Southampton Township, Somerset County, reared a family of twelve children, 5 sons and 7 daughters. Michael Korns died 1824. He had a large estate. Appraisement. . . Litigation. . . Sale. . . Distribution of Estate. Draft of Michael Korns, Sr., farm. [................................................................] 14 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Photograph of Cook Cemetery. Photographs of monuments of Michael and Susanna Baker Korns. CHAPTER III DANIEL KORNS BRANCH Daniel Korns, born 1782, first child of Michael Korns, Sr., married Elizabeth Reiver, lived in Southampton Township, Somerset Co., Pa., on a farm, reared a family of nine children. CHAPTER IV CATHERINE KORNS BRANCH Catherine Korns, born 1783, the second child of Michael Korns, Sr., married Jacob Knieriem, also spelled Kemerer. In the Orphans Court Records, Somerset, Pa., the names were used alternately. They reared a family of thirteen children, five sons and eight daughters. They lived in Somerset County, Pa., and Allegheny County, Maryland. CHAPTER V MARY MAGDALENE KORNS BRANCH Mary Magdalene Korns, born 1785, the third child of Michael Korns, Sr., married John Beal. They were the parents of fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters, lived in Somerset County, Pa. CHAPTER VI JOHN KORNS BRANCH John Korns, born 1787, fourth child of Michael Korns, Sr., married (1st) Rebecca Boucher, (2nd) Susan Kendall, located in Hardy Township, Holmes County, Ohio, three miles West of Millersburg, Ohio. They were the parents of nine children. [................................................................] [Page 15] TABLE OF CONTENTS 15 CHAPTER VII SUSANNA KORNS BRANCH Susanna Korns, born 178 9, the fifth child of Michael Korns, Sr., married John Shaver. They lived on a farm in Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pa., later moved to Anderson Township, Hamilton County, Ohio. No family history available. CHAPTER VIII REBECCA KORNS BRANCH Rebecca Korns, born 1791, the sixth child of Michael Korns, Sr., married John Witt (Blacksmith), lived in Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pa., descendant, John Witt, Jr. CHAPTER IX CHARLES KORNS BRANCH Charles Korns, born 1793, the seventh child of Michael Korns, Sr., married Catherine Uhl, located in Monroe Township, Holmes County, Ohio, in 1815. They were the parents of eleven children. CHAPTER X CHRISTINA KORNS BRANCH Christina Korns, born 1796, the eighth child of Michael Korns, Sr., married William Troutman, Jr.; they remained on the Troutman farm in Southampton Township, Somerset Co., all their lives. They were the parents of eleven children. CHAPTER XI BARBARA KORNS BRANCH Barbara Korns, born 1797, the ninth child of Michael Korns, Sr., married Charles Uhl, located in Hardy Township, Holmes County, Ohio. They were the parents of eleven children. [................................................................] 16 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. CHAPTER XII DELILA KORNS BRANCH Delila Korns, born 1801, the tenth child of Michael Korns, Sr., married John Miller. They lived in Somerset County, Pa., and were the parents of four children. CHAPTER XIII MICHAEL KORNS, JR., BRANCH Michael Korns, Jr., born 1803, the eleventh child of Michael Korns, Sr., married Johanna Lepley. They were the parents of eight children. They located in Jenner Township, Somerset County, Pa., in 1832. CHAPTER XIV WILLIAM KORNS BRANCH William Korns, born 1806, the twelfth child of Michael Korns, Sr., married Elizabeth Hoyman. They were the parents of eleven children. They emigrated to Hardy Township, Holmes County, Ohio, 2 1/2 miles West of Millersburg. CHAPTER XV JACOB KORNS BRANCH Jacob Korns, brother of Michael Korns, Sr., located in Bedford County, Pa., was first assessed there in 1791. Owned property in both Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pa., and in Cumberland, Maryland. He emigrated to Holmes County, Ohio, from the state of Maryland about 1817. He married Elizabeth......., her surname not known. They were the parents of several children. The first Grist Mill in Southampton Township was built by Jacob Korns in 1809. He sold the property to George Weller who later named the town Wellersburg. [................................................................] [Page 17] TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER XVI DANIEL KORNS BRANCH Daniel Korns, brother of Michael Korns, Sr., located in Macungie Township, Lehigh County, Pa. He was Tax Collector there in 1812. His son, Benjamin, married Sarah Shoemaker. They were the parents of seven children. William Albert Korns, Ph.D., is a descendant of Daniel Korns. CHAPTER XVII HENRY KORNS BRANCH Henry Korns, brother of Michael Korns, Sr., married Catherine Baker. They lived on Polk St., Cumberland, Maryland. He dealt in real estate and had a comb factory. They were the parents of several children. Lowdermilk's History of Cumberland, Maryland, listed the Korns' family among the first one hundred families living in Cumberland, 1790 to 1800. Mrs. Catherine Palmer Craig, a descendant of Henry Korns, is President of the Auxiliary to the Pennsylvania Medical Society, 1949. CHAPTER XVIII CATHERINE KORNS BRANCH Catherine Korns, sister of Michael Korns, Sr., married Christian Heiman (Hoyman). They emigrated to Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pa., and were the parents of four children. [................................................................] [Page 18] CHAPTER I CARL (Charles) KORN Carl ( Charles) Korn, the original ancestor in this country, came from Wurtemberg, Germany. He embarked from Rotterdam in ship "Edinburg," James Russell, Commander, the last from Cowes, England, arriving at port of Philadelphia, Tuesday, September 19, 1752. At that date at the State House in Philadelphia in the presence of Edward Shippen, Esq., he signed a declaration of allegiance and subjection to the King of Great Britain and of fidelity to the proprietary of the province of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 352. Carl Korn evidently came to this country for the same reason as many other German immigrants, looking forward to having homes and farm lands of their own; to enjoy the rights of free religious worship and escaping the incessant civil and religious wars which has been and were sweeping over the State of Wurtemberg. The date of Carl's birth, place in home of Germany, name of his parents and their station in life, names of any brothers and sisters, whether any members of the family had come over before he did or afterwards, what reasons other than those above he had in coming to the new world, is unknown. Some time after Carl's arrival he married. The given name of his wife was Otillia. The surname is unknown. [Update: A 1752 public wedding announcement from Krefeld-Rheinland, Germany, available as FHL 1336928 announces the forthcoming wedding of a Carl Korn to an Odelia Kraussen from Bulheim. "D" and "T" are sometimes interchanged in the German language, so "Otillia" and "Odelia" can easily be interpreted to be the same name.] The couple located in Maxatawney Township, Berks County, Pa. about 1754. The records show two land warrants were granted to Carl (Charles) Korn, March 19th, 1755 and February 17th, 1758 respectively. Ref. Penna. Archives, 3rd Series, Vol. 26, page 279. 3rd Series, Vol. 18, page 40-Proprietary Return, County of Berks, Maxatawney Township, 1767, 100 acres. Carl Korn had either brought money across the ocean with him or else was ambitious, industrious and thrifty for he soon acquired property and was taxed in Maxatawney Township as [................................................................] CARL (Charles) KORN 19 early as 1755. The tax records show the name spelled by the Tax Collector and the Assessor several ways, as, "Carl Korn," "Charles Korn or Corn," all assessments being on the same piece of property but in different years. Carl Korn lived in Maxatawney Township, Berks County from 1754 to 1778. He reared a family of seven children, namely, Catherine, Charles, Jr., Michael, Jacob, Daniel, Henry, and Magdalena. Carl Korn, being ill, made his Will April 4th, 1777 and evidently died early in 1778, as his Will was probated July 11th, 1778. He named his wife Otillia Korns and' Henry Keisser as Executors in his Will. The Will was sealed and signed by Carl Korn in the presence of Peter Braun and Nicolaus Hermany. It appears that Carl Korn did not dispose of all of his real estate in his Will as his widow filed a Petition with the Orphans Court on the 8th day of February, 1781, petitioning the Court to sell the whole or part of the real estate for the education and maintenance of her minor children. The Petition states that the deceased Carl Korn left issue seven children, five of whom were in their minority, Michael, Jacob, Daniel, Henry and Magdalena. The Court issued an Order to Otilla Korn, Executrix, to expose to sale forty acres of the above mentioned land on Saturday, the third day of March in 1781 and that she make a report of her proceedings to the next Orphans Court after said sale. There has been no record found that Otilla Korn complied with the Court Order nor any record of transfer of the land. The children of Carl and Otilla Korn were: Catharine Korn, who married Christian Hoyman and located in Southampton Township, Somerset County, Penna. Charles Korn, Jr., evidently died in Berks County about the same time as his father, Carl. The assessment was made the same day by the same appraisers who appraised his father's estate. According to the articles that were appraised of Chas. Korn, Jr., he was a shoemaker. [................................................................] 20 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Michael Korn, married Susan Baker. He moved to Londonderry Twp., Bedford County, Pa., in 1795. Jacob Korn, moved to Londonderry Twp., Bedford County, Pa., in 1791. He was assessed the~e in 1791 as a single freeman. Daniel Korn located in Lehigh County, Pa., in Macungie Township. Henry Korn located in Allegheny County, (Cumberland) Maryland. Magdalena Korn, no residence. There is no record of where Carl Korn or his wife were buried. He was listed as one of the early members of the Longswamp Reformed Church, Berks County, Pa. The children had moved from Berks County as the census of 1790 and again of 1800 did not enumerate any person by the name of Korn or Corn in Berks County. The inference is that four of the children have located in Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pa., and Cumberland, Md. Daniel located in Lehigh County and Magdalena Korn evidently married as there were no records of a Magdalena Korn to be found. TAX LISTS Copy of Notes taken May 1933, from original Tax Lists in The Berks County Historical Society, Reading, Pa. Maxatawny Township, Berks County: 1755 Charles Korn...................................£ 4 1757 Charl Corne..................................... 4 1758 Charles Corn.................................... 3.4.6 1758 Charles Corn.................................... 4.1.0 1758 Charles Corn.................................... 2.3.0 1759 Charles Carn.................................... 3.0.0 1759 Charles Korn.................................... 3.4.6 1760 Charles Korn (no amount given) The above except for that the first year, 175 \5, taken from Index which is a copy of the originals. The lists for 1761-69 not in the Historical Society archives. [................................................................] CARL (Charles) KORN 21 From the original volumes the following: county tax provincial tax 1770 Charles Corn...... £1.0 0.1.9 1771 Charles Corn....... 6 .1.6 1772 Carl Korn.......... 9 3. 1773 Carl Korn.......... 9 3. 1774 Charles Korn....... 6 4.6 1775 Charles Korn....... 4 4.6 1776 1777 list wanting 1778 (tax laid in month of February 1778 does not assess him) (the inference' is that he had died by that time) 1781 Attila Korn (no amount given) Tax list for Maxatawny Township has as follows: 1786 Korn, Michl...........................£ 0.15. 0 deficiency allowed tax collector...... 16.10 1/2 (another book has this: 1786 Korn Michael, weaver................. 15. 50 w. land at £3...................... 150. 2 cows at £4.......................... 8. ___________ taxables.......................... 173. tax paid.......................... 0.15.0 WILL OF CARL KORN (Written in German script) Copied from the original May 17, 1933, at the Berks County Court House. 1m namen Gottes Amen. Ich Carl Korn wohnhaft in Maxethany" Thaunschip Berks County in d. Province Pennsyla yoeman bin enstetzlich krank und schwach aber Gott sey dank bey gutem Verstandt und bey-guter uberlegeriheit und in guter Vernunft habe dabey bedeucklich getagt meinen 1etzsten Willen und Testament zu machen nemlich Erstlich ist mein wille und Verlang dass aIle meine schulden sollen treylich bezahld werden [................................................................] 22 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. nach mein em Doht; weiders ist mein willen und Verlangen class wann alle meinen schulden bezahld sein und noch etwas sollte uber bleiben von meineh Guter dass meiner elichefrau Otilia Kornin in inhre gewald und eigens sein nach Tod damit die kleine kinder davon erzogen werden, uberiches ist mein Verlangen dass mein uber den Blauen Bergen wann es meinen erben bey Recht welches ich in Hande hab bekommen konnen sollen es verkaufen od. es under sich in gleiche Theil deillen und wann verkauft wirdt so sollen sie dass geld in gleiche Theil deillen nach meinen Tod; Zum letzsten is mein wille und testament dass meine frau und freundt Henrich Keisser sollen ececutors und gaartin sein uber meinen estaad und kinder und diesen willen erkonne ich Carl Korn vor meinen letzsten willen und testament und keinen andern, und bekraftige dieses mit handt und sigel geschehe d. 4t april anno Dimino 1777. (Carl Korn) (Seal) Gesiegelt und geseinet bey mir Carl Korn in gegenweat der undr schriebenen als zeigen Peter Braun Nicolaus Hermany Action on the will-Registers office at Reading in Berks County the eleventh day of July 1778 then personally appeared Peter Braun, and on the 14th day of October 1778 personally appeared Nicholas Hermony witnesses to the above written will and on their solemn affirmation did severally depose and say that they were present and saw and heard Carl Korn the testator therein named sign seal pronounce publish and declare the above writing to be his last will and testament and at the time of doing thereof he was of sound memory and understanding as they verily believe and that they subscribed their names in the presence of each other respectively as witnesses thereto at the request and in the presence of the said testator. Coram me Henry Christ, register. [................................................................] CARL (Charles) KORN 23 WILL OF CARL KORN Copied from the original May 17, 1933, at the Berks County Court House. Translated. In the name of God, Amen. I, Carl Korn, residing in Maxethany Township, Berks County, in the State. of Pennsylvania, am dreadfully sick and weak, but thank God, (I) am in sound mind and good power of reflection and in good judgment, have seriously considered my last Will and Testament which I make, namely, First, it is my will and desire that all my debts should be faithfully paid after my death; Further, it is my will and desire that after all my debts have been paid and something should remain from my possessions that my wife Otilia Korn should exercise power and possession until death so that my small children may be reared therefrom, above this it is my desire that (my possession) over the Blue Mountains (or Hills) which I have in hand, if my heirs gain right to it, shall be sold, or it shall be divided equally and if sold the money shall be divided among them equally after my death; Lastly, it is my will and testament that my wife and friend Henry Keisser shall be executors and guardians over my estate and children, and this will do, I, Carl Korn, acknowledge as my last will and testament, and no other, and attest to this by affixing my hand and seal this 4th day of April, anno Domino 1777. (Carl Korn) (Seal) Sealed and signed by me, Carl Korn, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses Peter Braun Nicolaus Hermany ACCOUNT OF EXECUTORS Copied May 17, 1933, from the original Account of Otillia Korn and Henry Keyser executors of the last will and testament of Carl Korn late of the Township of Maxatawny in Berks County yoeman deceased. [................................................................] 24 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. The said accomptants themselfs with all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of the said deceased according to an inventory. exhibited in the registers office in Reading amounting to................. £ 60. 0. 5 Item with advance on sale of the said goods at public vendue........................... £ 35. 4. 2 ______________ £ 95. 4. 7 Balance due to the said accomptants............ £ 42.11. 4 1/2 ______________ £ 137.11. 4 1/2 Reading february 8, 1781 errors excepted HER pr Otillia X Korn MARK Henrich Keiser (in Geman script) The said accomptants have allowance for their several payments and dispursements out of the said estate as per rects 1778, Oct. 14 for letters testamentary etc......... £ 3. 0. 0 to Abraham Zimmerman................... 6.12. 5 John Nicholas Mauser................... 0.15. 0 Nicholas Hermony....................... 6.13. 7 Michael Bauerman....................... 3. 1. 7 Peter Dormeyer ........................ 0.17. 0 John Fritsh............................ 1. 7. 0 Michael Bobst.......................... 3.15.11 George Schubert........................ 1.10. 5 George Reichert........................ 0.10. 0 Peter Braun............................ 2. 8. 0 Kilian Leiby........................... 1.15. 2 John Yampert........................... 3. 1. 9 Nicholas Kutz.......................... 1. 7. 0 Jacob Biel............................. 0. 4. 0 Widow Haas............................. 1. 2. 6 Joseph Grose........................... 0.16. 4 Andreas Eshenbach...................... 2.10. 0 William Wister........................ 27. 0. 0 William Green.......................... 2. 2. 0 Sabastian Levan........................ 6. 0. 0 [................................................................] CARL (Charles) KORN 25 for drawing this account.............. 15. 0. 0 Henry Christ for examining passing and filing this account fair copy, seal and search for inventory......... 35. 0. 0 _____________ 126. 9. 8 Commissions on receiving 95. 4. 7 ad 5 pc 4.15. 1/2... 11. 1. 8 1/2 _____________ 137.11. 4 1/2 Ditto on paying 126. 9. 8 ad ditto 6. 6. 6 INVENTORY Inventory of the Estate of Charles Korn decd. exhibited April 16th, 1779. This Inventory made the 15th day of September and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven for the moveable goods and chattels and other effects Charles Corn late of Maxethany Berks County deceased. Wee the subscribers have appraised and valued the above goods namely as follows Vitz. (items not copied total)........................... £ 60. 0. 5 (on a parallel column is also an inventory of the goods of) Chr Corn Junr Inventory is appraised the day within said (total) 37.12.10 (according to the contents of inventory Charles Korn, Jr. was a shoemaker) (signatures to the inventories) Nicholas Hermany Peter Braun (in German script) Berks County the 18th day of Janr Anno Domini 1779 before me one of the justice of the peace for the said county Nichs Hermany and Peter Braun and by their affirmation did that they maight a trou Inventory of the goods and other effects of Charles Corn senr and Charles Corn J unr as above mentioned witness my hand the day and year above said. Samuel Ely [................................................................] 26 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. ORPHANS COURT RECORDS Volume 2, page 290, Berks County At an Orphans Court held at Reading in and for the county of Berks the eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one before Henry Christ, Jacob Shomaker and Daniel Levan, esquires justices, etc. upon the petition of Otillia Korn widow and ececutrix named in the will of Carl Korn late of the township of Maxatawny in the said county yoeman deceased setting forth that the said deceased left issue seven children five of whom to wit: Michael, Jacob, Daniel, Henry and Magdalena are yet in their minority: That said deceased died seized of and in a certain tract of land situate in the said township of Maxatawny adjoining lands of Philip Scheffer, Henry Grim, ....... Diehl, Andreas Eschenbach and others containing about one hundred acres be the same more or less with the appurtenances whereof no disposition was made by his said will and that the personal estate of the said deceased is not sufficient for the payment of the debts as appears by the account herewith exhibited to the court therefore praying the court to grant her an order for the sale of the said real estate or so much thereof as may be found necessary for the payment of the debts and maintenance and education of the minor children of the said deceased according to law etc. The Court hereupon due prove and consideration had of the premises do order the said Otillia Korn executrix as aforesaid to expose to sale forty acres of the above mentioned land adjoining lands of Henry Grim, ........ Diehl, Andreas Eschenbach on Saturday the third day of March next and that she make report of her proceedings therein to the next Orphans Court after said sale. HER Otillia X Korn MARK [................................................................] CARL (Charles) KORN 27 The Debts of Carl Korn List of the debts due from the said deceased: To John Wister of Philadelphia in Specie......... £ 150. To Jeremiah Wiltz for surveying land over the Blue mountains................................. £ 168.15. To the executors as per account to ye register... £ 42. 6. 9 1/2 Total........................... £ 361. 1. 9 1/2 The above account proved on oath of the executrix Feb. 8, 1781 before me Henry Christ errors excepted HER Otillia X Korn MARK [................................................................] [page 28] CHAPTER II MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Michael Korns, Sr., the progenitor of the Korns family in Somerset County, was born in Berks County in 1760, the son of Carl (Charles) Korns and Otilla Korns of Maxatawney Township, Berks County, Pa. He married Susanna Baker in 1781. Michael Korn was-assessed in Berks County as late as 1786. He migrated to Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pa., about 1795. His brother, Jacob Korns, preceded him to Londonderry Township as he was first assessed there as a single freeman in 1791. No records are available as to the assessment of Michael Korn or others of the Korns family from the time he was last assessed in Berks County until he arrived in Londonderry Township, Bedford County. [Update: The 1878 "History of Cumberland" by William H. Lowdermilk, indicates that in 1787 the Governor and Council of Maryland, by authority of the Legislature, commissioned a survey of the territory of the State lying westward of Fort Cumberland. A survey was done, marking out 4,165 lots of 50 acres each, and noting lands that were already occupied and improved by settlers. These settlers were authorized, by an act of 1788, to purchase the land that they had settled on. A resulting list of such settlers "then located upon the lands lying in Maryland west of Fort Cumberland" includes the name "Michael Corn". The same list is provided in volume 1 of the book "History of Allegany County Maryland" by James W. Thomas, LL.D. and Judge T.J.C. Williams. This record evidentially explains where Michael Korn went between the time he was last assessed in Berks County, PA in 1786, and the time he showed up in the Bedford County (now Somerset County) records in 1795.] The first records that appeared in Bedford County, Pa., was a land grant by John Tomlinson to Michael and Jacob Korns, August 23, 1796, for 200 acres of land. This was the first legal transaction where the name was spelled Korns. When Somerset County was organized in 1795 that part of Bedford County including Londonderry Township was added to Somerset County and named Southampton Township in Somerset County. The reason for migrating to Somerset County is not known. The early assessment records in Southampton Township note many people from Berks County who migrated there about the same time. They included Jacob Baker, Henry Baker, Jos. Leydig, William Martz, Joseph Boyer, Jacob Hahn, John Comp, Heymans and many other Germans who originally lived in Berks County. Michael Korns, Sr., was accompanied by his wife and several children. They settled on a large farm in Southampton where he reared a family of 12 children, five sons and seven daughters. The children grew to manhood and womanhood and married [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 29 into neighboring families. The children of Michael, Sr., and Susanna Baker Korns were: Daniel Korns, born 1782, married Elizabeth Reiver. Catharine Korns, born 1783, married Jacob Knieriem, also spelled Kemerer. Mary Korns, born 1785, married John Beal. John Korns, born 1787, married (1st) Rebecca Boucher, (2nd) Susan Kendall. Susanna Korns, born 1789, married John Shaver. Rebecca Korns, born 1791, married John Witt. Charles Korns, born 1793, married Catharine Uhl. Christina Korns, born 1796, married William Troutman, Jr. Barbara Korns, born 1797, married Charles Uhl. Delila Korns, born 1801, married John Miller. Michael Korns, Jr., born 1803, married Johanna Lepley. William Korns; born 1806, married Elizabeth Hoyman. The Michael Korns, Sr., farm in Southampton Township consisted of several hundred acres nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. Much of the land had been cleared and in a good state of cultivation, indicative of hard and strenuous labor. This home was the pride of that community. The place was designated by the Court as a voting place in that District, and was formerly the seat of government of that township as it was here the elections were held, school boards held their meetings, tax collectors and township auditors met here. This home, once the pride of our ancestors, is now in a dilapidated state due to the ravages of time and carelessness and indifference of the various owners. The religious life of the Germans in Southampton Township, Somerset County was not overlooked. Nor was the need for a proper place in which to worship, for the Wellersburg Reformed and Lutheran Church was organized about 1803, among the first members were: the Korns, Uhls, Hoymans, Witts, Wilhelms, Reichers, Wingers, and Gaumers. The Reverend Benjamin Knepper had served that congregation continuously [................................................................] 30 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. [Photo of Barn and House] Original Farm Home of Michael Korns, Sr., 1795, at it appears in 1949. Located in Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 31 for almost half a century. He conducted his service and delivered his sermons in German during the early years, later in English. Susanna Baker Korns died in 1811 and was buried in Cook Cemetery. Michael Korns, Sr., re-married about 1817. The given name of his wife was Magdalena, last name unknown. She was probably his housekeeper. Michael Korns died in 1824 and was buried in Cook Cemetery, one-half mile South of the Korns home on the summit of a knoll close to Wellersburg. Overlooking the old Michael Korns farm is the Cook Cemetery where Michael Korns, Sr., and Susanna Baker Korns are buried where stone slabs in fair condition with obituaries clearly discernIble written in high German, mark their resting place. Many of the Korns descendants are buried there although the cemetery shows much evidence of neglect. Michael Korns was considered a wealthy man in his day. His estate amounted to between eight and ten thousand dollars. His second wife and heirs caused altercations and dissentions which prolonged settling of the estate for five years. Daniel Korns remained in Southampton Township and was a farmer. John Korns migrated to Hardy Township, Holmes County, Ohio. Charles Korns migrated to Monroe Township, Holmes County, Ohio. Michael Korns, Jr., moved to Jenner Township, Somerset County, Pa. William Korns moved to Hardy Township, Holmes County, Ohio. Barbara Korns moved to Hardy Township, Holmes County, Ohio. Christina Korns Troutman remained on the farm in Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pa. Susanna Korns Shaver moved to Anderson Township, Hamilton County, Ohio. Mary Magdalena Beal remained in Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pa. Delila Korns Miller was in Somerset County, Pa. Rebecca Korns Witt was in Somerset County, Pa., as was also Catharine Korns Knieriem, (also spelled Kemerer), the names appearing alternately in Orphans Court Records in Somerset Court House. [................................................................] [Pages 32-33] [Draft of Michael Korns, Sr. & Daniel Korns, Sr. farms] DRAFT OF THE MICHAEL KORNS, SR.. FARM IN SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY, PA. NOTE ADJOINING FARMS-BEALS, GAUMERS, COOKS, LEPLEY, WITT, HOYMANS, AND UHL. [................................................................] 34 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Magdelina Korn, widow of Michael, Sr., married....... Boyer in 1829. CERTIFIED COPY OF DEED John Tomlinson to Michael Korns et al To all people to whom these presents shall come, I John Tomlinson of the county of Alegany and State of Maryland send Greetings Whereas his excellency Charles Biddle Esq. Vice President of the Supreme executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by his warrant under the less seal of the said Commonwealth bearing date the second day of February Anno Domini 1786, did grant to be surveyed unto Joseph Rhodes two hundred Acres on the head Waters of Gladwin and Denning' Run Including an Improvement adjoining Nathaniel Critchfield and others as by the Warrants Remaining in the Surveyor Generals hands of the said State may more fully appear. Now know ye-that I the said John Tomlisnon, for and in consideration of the sum of fifteen shillings lawful Money of the state aforesaid to me in hand paid by Michael Korns & Jacob Korns of Bedford county in the State of Pennsylvania aforesaid the Receipy Whereof I hereby Acknowledge Have granted bargained and sold Released and Conformed and hereby Do Grant bargain sell Release and confirm unto the said Michael Korns and Jacob Korns their heirs and Assigns all my Right title Interest Property Claim and Demand Whatsoever of in and to the said Warrant and land hereby Granted and Surveyed and to be surveyed thereon Together with all and singular the Rights members and Appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any ways of Right appertaining. To have and to Hold the said Premises hereby granted with the apurtenances unto the said Michael Korns & Jacob Korns their heirs and Assigns the only proper use and behoof of them the said Michael Korns & Jacob Korns their heirs and Assigns forever, under and subject to all fees dues and Demans to which the same is liable In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this ninth [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 35 day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and ninety six Sealed & Delivered in the presence of Us John Tomlinson (Seal) John Shrimpfinn John Newmyer Bedford County SS Personally came the Grantor within mentioned John Tomlinson before me one of the Justices of the Peace for said County and Acknowledged the within Instrument of Writing to be his Act & Deed and Desire the Same to be recorded as Such Witness my hand and seal this twenty third day of August One thousand seven hundred and ninety six Thomas Coulter (Seal) 9th Februa 1796 this day Received of Michael and Jacob Korns the sum of fifteen Shillings the full consideration within mentioned John Tomlinson Thomas Coulter Recorded and compared with the original this 30th May 1797 John Anderson Recorded State of Pennsylvania }ss County of Bedford I, Robert M. Hammer, Recorder of Deeds, etc., in and for said County and State, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Deed from John Tomlinson to Michael Korns and Jacob Korns so full, true and entire as the same remains on file and of record in the Recorder's Office of the County aforesaid in Deed Book D, Page 630. [................................................................] 39 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at Bedford, Pa., this 30th day of December A.D. 1947 [SIC] Robert H. Hammer Recorder of Deeds TAX LIST Tax assessments in Londonderry Twp., Bedford Co., Pa. Jacob Corn, 1791 Jacob Corn, 1792, Single Freeman. Jacob Korn, 1797 Michael Korn, 1795 Michael Corn, 1796. 630 acres Londenderry Twp. Bedford County Michael Corn, 1797 Michael Korn, 1799 Jacob Korn, 1799 The following is taken from the assessment records of Somerset County from 1802 to 1825. It is unfortunate that the original records of assessments from the date of the organization of the County in 1795 to 1801, inclusive, were taken from the County Commissioner's Office several years ago by a woman representing herself as investigating records of certain persons to determine their eligibility for membership in various organizations. Michael Corns, 1801, 100 acres, cleared 35 Jacob Corns, 1801, 19 acres, cleared 5 Michael Corns, 1802, 100 acres, 35 acres clear Jacob Corns, 1802, 19 acres, 5 acres dear Michael Korn, 1803, 130 acres, 35 cleared Jacob Korn, 1803, 19 acres, 5 cleared Michael Corns, 1803, 130 acres, 35 acres clear Jacob Corns, 1803, 49 acres, 5 acres clear Michael Korn, 1804 Jacob Korn, 1804 Daniel Korn, 1804, Single Freeman Michael Korn, 1805, 150 acres, 50 clear Jacob Korn, 1805, 60 acres, 6 dear Michael Korn, 1806, 190 acres, 80 clear [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 37 Jacob Korn, 1806, 60 acres, 6 clear Single Freeman-Daniel Corn Michael Korn, 1807, 178 acres, 60 clear Jacob Korn, 1807, 60 acres, 6 clear Single Freeman-Daniel Korn Michael Korn, 1808 Jacob Korn, 1808 Daniel Korn, 1808, Single Freeman John Korn, 1808, Single Freeman Michael Korn, 1808, 176 acres, 70 clear same 1808, 50 acres, 15 clear Jacob Korn, 1808, 160 acres, 86 clear Single Freeman-Daniel Korn 1809 Entire year missing from records. . Michael Korn, 1810, 226 acres, 75 clear Jacob Korn, 1810, 280 acres, 84 clear Single Freemen-Daniel Korn, 40 acres, 25 clear Michael Korn, 1811, 178 acres, 70 clear Jacob Korn, 1811, 80 acres, 20 clear Daniel Korn, 1811, 80 acres, 25 clear Michael Korn, 1812, 178 acres, 70 clear Daniel Korn, 1812, 80 acres, 25 clear Michael Korn, 1812 Daniel Korn, 1812, married Jacob Korns, 1812, not assessed in Somerset County. Michael Korn, 1813, 178 acres, 70 clear Daniel Korn, 1813, 93 acres, 25 clear Michael Korn, 1814 Daniel Korn, 1814 John Korn, 1814 Michael Korn, 1814, 170 acres, 70 clear Daniel Korn, 1814, 90 acres, 15 clear Single Freemen-John Korn Michael Korn, 1815, 269 acres, 70 clear Daniel Korn, 1815, 90 acres, 15 clear Michael Korn, 1816, 269 acres, 90 clear Daniel Korn, 1816, 90 acres, 15 clear Charles Korns, 1816, 90 acres, 15 clear Michael Korn, 1817 Daniel Korn, 1817 [................................................................] 38 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Charles Korn, 1817, single freeman Michael Korns, 1818, 170 acres, 70 clear Daniel Korns, 1818, 93 acres, 25 clear Charles Korns, 1818, 100 acres, 15 clear Michael Korns, 1819, 170 acres, 70 clear Daniel Korns, 1819, 132 acres, 25 clear Michael Korns, 1820, 188 acres, 60 clear Daniel Korns, 1820,93 acres, 25 clear Michael Korns, 1821, 188 acres, 60 clear Daniel Korns, 1821, 93 acres, 25 clear Michael Korns, 1822, 188 acres, 60 clear Daniel Korns, 1822, 93 acres, 25 clear Michael Korn, 1823, 173 acres, 70 clear Daniel Korn, 1823, 93 acres, 20 clear Michael Korn, 1824, 173 acres, 70 clear Daniel Korn, 1824, 93 acres, 20 clear Michael Korn, 1825, 173 acres, 70 clear Daniel Korn, 1825, 93 acres, 20 clear Michael Korn's hr's. 1826, 180 acres, 75 clear. The following Deed records show the holdings at various times of Michael Corn-Korn-Korns. The real estate shown in the assessments prior to the first deed in Somerset County in 1805, was apparently conveyed him while the County was still a part of Bedford County. Any reconciliation of his actual holdings as per deeds shown, with the assessed valuations, etc., is apparently difficult if not impossible. John F. Mifflin et al Deed dated 12/23/05 TO Recorded 3/23/07 Michael Corns, sr } Volume 4 page 309 & Consideration-$300.00 Christian Hoyman A certain tract in Southampton Township called "Rich Bottom," situate on a branch of Jenning's Run in Bedford County, adjoining Patrick Redmond; Messrs. baynton & Wharton; Mary Woods; Patrick Burk; Ralph Rutledge, containing 356 acres & al. [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 39 This tract was surveyed in pursuance of an application No. 432, dated 8/22/1767, granted to Michael Young, and the right of the said Michael Young to the said tract became vested in John F. Mifflin. Michael Corn & Christian Hoyman, being seized as tenants in common of the aforementioned tract, agreed to divide the said tract so each should have his own portion. It was decided Michael Corn should have a part of this tract adjoining Patrick Reaman; Messrs. Baynton & Wharton and Mary Woods. No acreage is given in this Agreement of Partition or Deed, which is dated 2/22/1810 and recorded in Volume 5 page 195. Draft in connection with partiticn [sic] proceedings as given later in records from the office of the Register of Wills give the acreage as 178 & allowance. This tract is of interest in that it was retained by Michael Korns until his death. The following two Agreements are precedent to a Deed from Samuel Riddle to Michael Korns, said deed follows the Agreements. AGREEMENT Samuel Riddle Dated 3/16/1808 to Recorded 8/31/1808 Michael Corns, Sr } Volume 4 page 523 Consideration-$240.60 payable $40.00 on 4/1/09, and $25.00 annually thereafter until paid. Conveys tract of 60 acres & al. in Southampton Township, adjoining F. Glaze (no other adjoiners given) Samuel Riddle By this Agreement, dated 9/2/1814 to } recorded 10/6/1818 in Volume 8 page Michael Korn et al 191, Samuel Riddle acknowledges to have received from Michael Korns and others, payment for various tracts of land in Southampton Township, [................................................................] 40 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. and this Agreement is for the purpose of facilitation the securing of Patents for their respective tracts. The following Deed conveys the tracts mentioned in the Agreements aforementioned. Samuel Riddle Dated -/-/1818 } Recorded 2/3/1827 to Volume 11 page 462 Michael Corns, Sr. No consideration given. Conveys inter alia;-61 acres 124 perches in Southampton Township, adjoining H. Hoyman; I Beals called "Sufalts tract". A part of this tract which falls in the Survey of James Milligan is to be released to him by Daniel Corns. This being tract No. 3 in this so-called General Deed, and is one of 41 tracts conveyed to various persons in the same deed. Also, 189 acres in Southampton Township, adjoining Welker tract; ...............Arnold; John R. Gaumer, called "Arnold's Improvement." This being tract No. 41 in this General Deed. The 189 acre tract next above was conveyed to Jacob Cook by deed dated 5/3/1817-recorded 10/20/1817 in Volume 9 page 327, for a consideration of $2150.00. Samuel Riddle Dated 5/22/1815 } Recorded 6/1/1819 to Volume 8 page 321 Michael Corns, Sr Consideration-$1600.00 320 acres & al. in Southampton Township, adjoining Vacant land; Samuel Roberts; Nicholas Randal; James Milligan. Michael Corns was granted a Patent on the above tract by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, dated 11/14/1816, recorded 6/12/1817 in Volume 9 page 156, consideration-$281.68 It is mentioned that 102 1/4 acres of this Patent of 320 acres is part of the 189 acres conveyed to Jacob Cook by deed recited above in Volume 9 page 327. [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 41 [Photo of Tombstones] Michael Korns, Sr. and Susanna (Baker) Korns Monuments in Cook Cemetery, Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Inscriptions in German. HIER RUHEN DIE MICHAEL KORN GEBEINE DER HIRE RUHEN DIE GEBEINE SUSANNA KORN 1ST VON DER HR MICHAEL KORN GEBOHREN 1762 GEBOHREN 1757. ER STARB DEN, SIE STARB DEN 5 TEN NOV. 1824. 10 TEN MAY 1811. ER BRACHT SEINER ALT AUF 64 Here Rests the remains of JAHR WENICHER 2 TAGE, SANFT Susanna Korn. Born 1762. RUHE SEINE ASCHE. Died May 10th, 1811. Here rest the remains of Michael Korn. Born 1757. Died Nov. 5th, 1824. He brought his age to 64 years less 2 days. May he rest in peace. [................................................................] 42 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Michael Korn, jr & Henry Hoyman, Administrators of Michael Korn, sr decd. conveyed two tracts of land to Jacob Cook by their deed dated 9/2/1830-recorded 9/2/1830 in Volume 12 page 120, for a consideration of $4888.15. One of the two tracts conveyed carries thru as explained before, but the other tract of 96 acres is difficult to reconcile with the various conveyances as given. The, foregoing are all the Deed transactions of Michael Korns, sr. CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. There appears to be an error on the date of birth of Michael Korn as inscribed on the monument in Cook Cemetery, Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pa. On the second line of inscription the date of birth is given as 1757 no month or day of birth is given. On 3rd and 4th line the date of death is given as 5th day of November, 1824. On 5th and 6th line his age is given as 64 years, less 2 days at date of death. According to the date of birth and age at death he could not have been born in 1757. His exact date of birth was November 7, 1760. The error was due to the person who cut the inscription on the stone who failed to evaluate the date of birth or the person who furnished the data for the inscription. The correction of the above error is consistent with the petition of Otilla Korn, Executrix of Carl Korn, dated Feb. 8th, 1781, for the sale of the land not disposed in the will of Carl Korn. The petition as presented to The Orphans Court of Berks County, Pa. on the above date as follows that Carl Korn deceased left issue of 7 children, 5 of whom are in their minority, namely, Michael, Jacob, Daniel, Henry and Magdale. On the date of the petition, February 8th, 1781, Michael Korns was 20 years, 3 months and 1 day old and still in his minority. Michael Korns was 14 years 5 months and 12 days old at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, April 19th, 1775. [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 43 [Photo of Cook Cemetery] Cook Cemetery, Southampton Township, Somerset County Where Michael Korns, Sr. and Susanna (Baker) Korns and many of their descendants are buried. [................................................................] 44 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Michael Korns was 20 years 11 months and 12.days old on the date of the Capitulation of Cornwallis at Yorktown, October 19th, 1781. Which tentatively ended the war although peace was not signed at Paris until September 3 rd, 1783. Michael Korns was 22 years 1 month and 17 days old when his first child, Daniel, was born, December 24, 1782. Michael Korns was 45 years 3 months and 18 days old when his twelfth and youngest child, William, was born, February 25, 1806. Susanna, wife of Michael Korns, Sr. was born 1762, died May 10, 1811, no month or day of birth given on monument. She was probably about two years his junior. INVENTORY No. 33 A. D. 1824 Inventory on the estate of Michael Korns, Sr., dec'd., as appraised. Filed December 22nd, 1824. A. Ogle, Jr., Register Somerset County SS Personally appeared Jacob Witt Sr. and Adam Leply before me Jacob Martz Esqr. one of the Justice of the peace in and for said County on their oaths do say that the will appraise and bonefy Value all the property of Michael Korn deceased which shall be laid before them to the best of our knowledge and judgement. Sworn and Subscribed before me this the first day of December AD 1824. Jacob Martz Jacob Witt Sen Adam Lepley To one Note payable by henry korn Dadet 4th october To Michel korn & henr hayman the of......................................... $080.00 Interest........................................ 005.60 To one Note payable by Jacob Baremoy May the 4th day of 1820............................. 003.50 Interest........................................ 000.87 [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 45 [Photo of church] Wellersburg Reformed and Lutheran Church, Organized about 1803 The Korns, Uhls, Hoymans, Witts, Wilhelms, Reichers, Wingers and Gaumers were among the first members. [................................................................] 46 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. To one Note payable by Peter Wingard the 3 day of September 1816 the sum of................... 076.00 Interest........................................... 037.62 To one Note payable by Jacob Alter the sum of...... 285.00 Interest............................................ 31.35 Due on a Note by Christian Shocky & Crosby .........009.27 To one Note payable by Jacob Reber................. 055.00 Interest........................................... 018.70 To one Note payable by Daniel Corn................. 019.58 Interest........................................... 011.55 To one Note payable by henry Martz................. 010.00 Interest........................................... 000.40 To one Note payable by Daniel willhalm............. 010.00 To one Note by George arnold....................... 005.00 Interest........................................... 000.52 To one Note payable by Charles horn................ 005.00 Interest........................................... 001.85 To one Note payable by Jonathan Long............... 003.00 Interest........................................... 000.30 $668.11 _______ To one Note payable by Daniel korn sum of.......... 070.00 Interest........................................... 032.60 To one Note payable by Absalom Bear................ 011.00 Interest........................................... 001.59 To one Note payable by Charles korn................ 017.04 Interest........................................... 009.35 To one Note payable by henry glingaman............. 006.00 Interest........................................... 000.96 Due by adam keefers Estate.......................... 20.00 To one Note payable George P. Lehliter.............. 01.25 Due by Samuel Gallenten of Indian County............ 20.00 Due by Christien Lint............................... 10.00 To one Note payable by George Weller................ 90.00 Interest............................................ 29.70 Due by Jacob All bricte.............................. 5.14 Due by Charles Gaumer................................ 5.52 Due by Suffia Shafer................................. 3.33 Due by Luderck Caler................................. 2.26 Due by John Witt..................................... 1.20 Due by John Beal..................................... 0.99 [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 47 Due by henry kennel.................................. 0.60 Due by Jacob Allbride................................ 0.63 $329,16 _________ Due by Daniel Uhle.................................. 00.78 Due by weller....................................... 00.20 Due by henry kennel................................. 00.80 Due by Peter willhalm................................ 4.30 Due by Andrew heston................................ 01.00 Due by Andrew Wallintine............................. 3.00 Due by Cornelous Devore Jr.......................... 03.00 Due by Tobious arnwald.............................. 00.50 Due by John Giger................................... 01.80 Due by Richard Geier................................ 02.00 Due by Peter Reber.................................. 03.00 Due by Peter Engle................................... 2.00 Due by George hutzle................................ 05.00 Due by Jacob Anderson................................ 1.50 Due by John Wagaman................................. 00.50 Due by Daniel Willhalm.............................. 00.50 Due by Caleb Porter................................. 06.00 Due by John Porter Esq.............................. 01.00 Due by Carter Inkeeper.............................. 03.00 Due by William Dorson............................... 06.00 Due by Peter Speelman................................ 1.00 Due by Samuel Reed................................... 5.00 Due by Samuel Boyer & Peter Boyer................... 05.00 $56.88 _________ Due by Joseph Shumake................................ 7.50 Due by Isaac Miller.................................. 3.00 Due by Abraham fouch................................. 3.00 Due by old Crize..................................... 1.00 Due by John Crize.................................... 1.00 Due by henry Moyer................................... 3.00 Due by henry frank................................... 1.00 Due by Samuel house.................................. 1.50 Due by Joseph Spriggs................................ 1.51 Due by Daniel will.................................. 00.50 Due by henry fox.................................... 00.50 Due by William workman.............................. 00.50 Due by John Emre.................................... 00.50 Due by henry korn................................... 27.50 Due by John hahn..................................... 5.00 Due by Peter Clester................................ 03.17 [................................................................] 48 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Due by Jacob Uhl..................................... 36.00 1/2 Due by Alexander Ogle on wife babys estate about................................................ 60.00 Due by vallentine Soules............................. 05.00 Due by Note of Richard findley Esqr.................. 64.00 Due by Peter Shafer.................................. 20.00 $245.17 _________ 1 umberalla.......................................... .25 1 old lamp........................................... .06 1/4 Due by Joseph Hardy................................... 1.75 Due by George Weller.................................. 6.50 Due by (unintelligible) Arnold........................ 1.00 December the 3th 1824 We the subscribers having been first sworn as the Law directs do Certify that the foregoing is a true valuation and appraisement of the goods and chattels rights and credits wich ware of Michel Korn Deceased as fare as they Come to our knowledge witness our hands and seals Jacob Witt Sen (Seal) Adam Lepley (Seal) PUBLIC SALE No, 33 of 1824 Vendue Paper on the Estate of Michael Korns Decd. Filed 22nd day of December Anno Domini 1824 A. Ogle, Jr. Register Vandue paper of the goods & chattles rights & credits of Michel Korn deceased. Sold 8the day of December AD 1824 [In the following list, "Do" means "Ditto".] John witt Sith note 00.15 Daniel korn 1 Booket note 00.11 John witt 1 Do & Joon note 00.15 John witt 2 Do & sundry note 00.26 Daniel korn 1 Do & cow Jain note 00.56 John korn 3 augurs & saw note 00.66 Henry kennel 2 augurs & drawing knife note 01.11 David Close 1 shovel & Bell not 02.00 Jacob Riber 2 Siths paid to hayman 00.41 George weller 3 hoes not 00.27 [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 49 Daniel uhl 1 hoe & old syth paid to hayman 00.32 Jacob witt 1 plow shere paid to hery hayman 00.76 Christien kennel 2 old axes note 01.13 Daniel uhl 1 dung hook paid .41 Thomas Doson Basket & sundries not 00.25 John Miller 1 Saddle Bag not 02.00 John korn 1 Do not 01.01 John Porter 2 crocks 00.04 Jacob Cook 2 Do not 00.05 Thomas Doson 2 Do not 00.09 henry kennel 1 pade note .50 Daniel korn 1 ginger cake pan not 00.25 Jacob Riber 1 Do paid to henry hayman .31 John Miller 1 Do note .35 Jacob Cook 1 Do not .23 Andrew Glink 1 old ax & straw knfe .31 Adam Lepley 1 bucket .41 Daniel korn 1 Do not .05 Daniel korn 1 dung hook & fork not .17 Henry Boucher 1 Tave Box paid henry hayman .22 franses bruse 1 Jack scrue not 5.00 G. Bell 1 washing tub not .26 Henry kennel 1 tub paid to henry hayman .06 ________ $ 18.86 Christien kennel 1 Barl not 00.34 G. Bell 1 forken of butter note 3.33 George Harder 1 grind Stone note 00.92 John Korn 1 Sope tub not .26 John Korn 1 Journ not .25 Jonsy Arnold 1 Cask .50 Susanna kennel 1 iron pot not .53 Susanna kennel Do not .51 G. Bell 2 buckets & tub not .25 Adam Sturtz 1 Bucket .17 G. Bell 2 gags not .02 Henry kennel 1 Large tub note 1.20 Susanna kennel 1 Bed steed not 1.27 Jacob Sturtz 1 Crout tub not .53 John Beal 1 Cradle & syth not .41 Daniel korn 1 Do not .34 Peter Clester 1 pann not .06 [................................................................] 50 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS,SR. william Korn 1 plough not 2.70 Jacob Sturtz 1 Do not 2.90 william Korn 1 harrow not 2.69 william korn 1 shuvel not 1.69 Daniel korn 1 flax brake not 00.12 henry kennel 1 large sled 1.80 Henry kennel 1 log sligh & chain note 2.05 Daniel allbride 2 hogs 2 choice note 7.50 Jonathan Long 2 Do 3 choice note 7.60 William korn 2 Do 4 choice note 6.20 G. Bell 2 Do 6 choice not 3.31 G. Bell 1 Sow & pigs not 4.25 henry kennel 1 Do note 3.21 henry weineour 2 pigs 1 choice not 2.12 ________ $ 51.05 Henry wineaur 2 pigs 2 choice not 3.40 Henry wineour 2 Do 3 choice not 3.26 G. Bell 2 Do 4 choice not 2.55 henry kennel 2 Do 5 choice note 2.25 G. Bell 4 Do 6 choice note 2.50 Jacob Cook 2 Calfs not 7.21 Jacob Cook 2 Do not 5.13 Jacob Cook 2 Do not 5.95 Jacob Cook 2 Steers not 11.62 ________ $ 42.87 John Miller 4 Red & black steers not 17.81 John Miller 2 heifers not 13.00 John Miller 1 bull not 5.31 Daniel korn 1 Black cow not 9.45 Daniel uhl for Jon Miller 1 mouley heifer not 9.90 Christian wingard 1 heifer not 8.40 George harder of J 1 cow not 8.65 John Uh1 1 cow not 10.00 John Miller 1 red cow not 8.60 Henry kennel 1 Cow note 11.06 George Cook 2 Sheep not 2.25 George Rishel 2 Do 2 lot not 2.90 Christien wingard 2 Do 4 lot not 3.65 [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 51 George Rishel 2 Do 3 lot not 3.00 Christian wingard 2 Do 5 lot not 3.00 John Miller 2 Do 6 lot not 3.45 George Richel 2 Do 7 lot not 3.40 Christien Sturtz 2 Do 8 lot not 3.06 John korn 1 mare Colt not 18.00 Jacob witt Jr. 1 bald horse not 18.56 henry kennel 1 blind mare not 7.20 Jacob Ohlinger 1 Carrege not 52.00 henry kennel 1 wind mill note 6.82 henry kennel 1 Cuting box not 1.30 Daniel korn 1 wagon not 42.00 Jon kennel 1 hay lathers not .63 G. Bell 20 bushels of wheat not 13.67 John witt 20 Do at 75 cts not 15.00 John witt 20 Do Do Do Do not 15.00 John witt 20 Do Do Do Do not 15.00 Jacob uh1 20 Do Do Do Do not 15.00 Do 20 Do Do Do Do not 15.00 G. Bell 30 Do Do Do Do not 22.50 Richard Gager 20 bushels of Ry at 33 cents not 6.60 John witt 20 Do Do Do Do Do Do Do not 6.60 William korn 20 Do Do Do Do Do Do Do not 6.60 Richard giger 20 Do Do Do Do Do 32 cent not 6.40 Richard giger 20 Do Do Do Do Do Do Do not 6.40 John witt 20 Do Do Do Do Do Do Do not 6.40 ________ $ 420.17 John witt 20 bushels of rye at 30cts not 6.00 George weller 15 Do Do not 4.50 John Geiger 25 bushels of oats at 22ct not 5.50 Daniel willhalm 1 stove not 16.50 Peter Clester 1 slay box and Cuting box not 00.28 Ralph Logston 25 bus oats at 21 cents not 5.25 Peter Riber 5 Do corm at 40 cents not 2.00 John geiger 5 Do Do Do not 2.00 henry Kennel 5 Do Do Do not 2.00 Daniel korn 5 Do Do 39 cents not 1.95 George All Bride 5 Do Do 35 not 1.75 John Geiger 5 Do Do 35 not 1.75 William Troutman 1 Clock not 30.50 George All Bride [................................................................] 52 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. for Beall 1 Stove not 20.00 John Gaumer 1 Loom not 10.00 Daniel korn 1 sett hors geers not 3.85 Jacob witt 1 Do paid to henry hayman .22 Daniel Leidig 1 Do not 1.90 Christien kennel 1 Do not 1.70 Daniel Leidig hors geers not 1.00 Jacob witt 1 lot of books paid hayman 0.15 John korn 1 book not 6.01 John Baker 1 Bible note 1.20 John Baker 1 Book note 00.93 John korn 1 Book not 4.01 William korn 1 Book not .85 Daniel kotn 1 lot of Books not 0.25 Jacob uhl 1 Galin teen not 0.22 George harden To sundrie not 0.21 Jacob witt Conk Shell not 0.60 Joseph Dilley Cask paid to henry hayman 0.26 Daniel korn 1/2 sett of susors not 0.13 Daniel korn Do Do of Do not 0.08 Jacob Cook Do Do of Do not 0.09 Jacob Cook Do Do of Do not 0.06 Charles Gaumer 5 teen cups not 0.29 George harden 1 sausage funel not 0.21 David Cookholds 1 lot of tin ware 0.30 Daniel Lepley 1 marshel 0.60 Peter Boyer to knives and forks not 0.25 James Craspy 2 Dishes 0.06 Peter Boyer knives and fork not 0.30 ________ $ 134.71 Charles Gaumer Saysers not 00.52 Jacob Bare 1 razer 00.16 Peter wilhalm 2 Spectiels not 00.12 Jacob Cook 1 flax hagel not 2.00 frances dun to candle moles paid hayman 00.40 Charles Gaumer widow keem Ladle and others widow 1.44 Tomas Doson Cffey Cettle not 2.12 1/2 Jacob Cook Coffymill widow 00.51 George Allbride Streener not 00.35 Peter Clester to Stilyards not 1.90 Peter wilhelm to Stilyards not 2.90 [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 53 Abraham Bure 1 Set of tin ware paid 00.12 John Beal 1 Stone peha Not 00.06 Jacob witt 1 sheep Shires not 0.14 Gulin Shaffer 1 Do 00.37 Johnsy Arnold 1 pocked Book 00.40 Charls Gaumer wool Cards not 00.40 Adam Boyer 1 Coffey mill not 00.16 Levi Shaffer 1 tin Bucket paid henry hayman 00.25 Jacob Cook Bees wax not 00.50 Daniel Lepley 1 Sheep Shers. 00.73 Jonathan Boyer tin Bucket not 00.12 John uhl 1 watering pot not 1.20 Daniel Lepley wool Cards 00.21 Charles Gaumer Trap not 0.51 henry kennel Cuping Glasses note 0.26 James haris tin Bucket with bucket paid 00.05 John Hillen 1 Pistole not 2.68 Jacob River 1 Salt Box Cash paid 00.05 Jonathan Boyer tin Dish not 00.06 Henry All Bride 1 Coffey pot not 00.20 Charls Gaumer 7 spoons not 00.43 Daniel Lepley 1 Smoothing iron 00.60 Ludwick Calen 1 puter Dish not 01.90 John Sturtz 1 old Coffe Pot paid hayman 0.07 Charls Gaumer 3 puter platis not 1.35 Ludwick kaler 3 plats not 0.43 Ludwick Caler 1 puter Dish not 0.95 ________ $ 24.97 Philip hayman 1 puter dish paid henry hayman 0.41 Peter Bare 1 Cabage Cutig paid h'man 0.12 Jacob witt 1 hammer not 0.25 Jonathan Boyer 1 old mug not 0.05 Richard Gaumer 1 plat and hug (?) not 0.11 Daniel Lepley 1 Bed Cord 0.15 william korn to shaving tools not 0.91 George Leidig 1 Razer and Lance not 0.13 Daniel Lepley 1 Looking.glass & picture 0.50 Peter wingard 1 manuscript Book not 2.25 John kennel 2 Chiers not 0.89 John Beal 1 broken kettle not 4.44 william korn 1 Do not 3.65 [................................................................] 54 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. henry kennel 1 arm Chair note 0.50 henry kennel I Do Do note 0.89 henry kennel 2 Do Do note 2.50 Peter Close 1 Jug not 0.21 Peter Boyer 1 Bey hive not 2.14 John kennel Bee hive note 2.11 Jacob Cook Do Do not 2.59 William korn 5 bushles of potates not 1.45 same do 5 Do Do not 1.35 Adam Lepley 1 Chees press 0.16 George Leidig 1 Cubard not 1.04 George All bride 1 pan not 0.75 George Lieduk 1 puhen (?) not 0.16 Jonathan Boyer 1 pot hook not 0.86 henry kennel 1 Bucket note 0.25 Peter willhalm 1 Iron pot not 1.45 henry kennel 1 Bucket note 0.28 George weller 1 Duchoven not 1.30 henry kennel 1 Choping bench note 0.03 Daniel korn 1 set of weaving geers not 2.00 John Gumer 1 set weaving geers 2.03 Daniel korn 1 Do Do Do not 0.25 Richard Gaumer 1 Do for kniting geers not 0.78 Adam Boyer 1 Reel not 0.94 John Korn 1 set of weaving gers not 1.00 ________ $ 40.98 John korn 1 sett weavers geers not 0.12 1/2 Peter Close 1 Do Do not 1.87 1/2 henry Martz 1 Do Do not 0.85 philip Beal 1 Wheel not 2.50 henry Martz 1 Do not 2.40 John Sturtz 1 Reel paid hoyman 0.20 John Burley (?) 1 Spining wheel paid 0.50 John Miller 1 Barrel of dryde apples 0.95 Peter willhelm 1 Do Do Do not 1.25 Peter willhelm 1 Do Do Do not 0.50 Peter willhelm 1 Bag of Snitz not 0.16 John McCarty 1 Bag of Beens paid 0.33 Christien wingard 1 Barrel & flax seed not 1.15 David Guckholtz 1 Gum & snitz 0.07 Jacob witt 1 Do and beens not 0.33 [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 55 william korn 1 Barrel not 0.22 Peter Clester 1 wool weel not 0.55 Richard Green (?) 1 Sope - 2 Baskeds not 0.36 George Lidig 4 Bgs not 1.00 Jonathan Boyer 1 lot of tobacco not 0.20 william korn 4 Bags not 1.43 Peter Trautman 1 wooling weel not 2.00 Jonathan Boyer 1 gage & hops not 0.25 Jonathan Boyer Coller & blind bridle not 0.33 Ludwick Caler 5 Busliels of Corn 39 not 1.95 Peter willhelm 1/2 stack of hay not 10.00 George Arnold 1/2 Do Do Do not 9.87 william korn 1/2 Do Do Do not 10.00 John Logsdon 1/2 Do Do Do not 10.00 Richard Geiger 1 Stack of hay not 4.83 Charls Gaumer 1 Do Do Do not 1.96 Peter Clester 1 Do Do Do not 5.00 John Beal 1/3 Wheat in the Shock not 2.21 henry kennel 1/3 of Rye in the Shock not 2.01 henry all bride 1 Bed & bedsteed not 6.05 Charls Gaumer 1 Bed & bedsteed not 3.30 henry kennel 1 Chist note 0.41 Jacob witt 2 Barrels not 0.32 Samuel Baker 1 Chist 0.21 ________ $ 88.64 william korn 1 table not 2.96 henry kennel (Line blank) not Daniel korn 1 Saddle not 1.00 william korn 1 Bed & bedsteed not 5.32 Adam Boyer 1 Desk not 2.00 henry Close, Jr 1 gun not 6.00 william korn 1 Rifle not 6.20 Adam Sturtz 1 sett of weven spools .70 Jacob witt 1 Basket & power horn not 0.67 william korn 1 ax not 1.57 Adam Sturtz 1 horse sorrel not 40.51 william korn 1 haff Bushle not 0.52 william korn to hay in the mow not 1.30 [the above line means that there was some kind of barn on the property] william korn hay&C not 1.26 John Logsdon 10 acres of wheat in the ground not 44.00 william korn 7 acres of wheat Do not 33.12 [................................................................] 56 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Daniel korn 3 acres of newground not 18.50 william korn 13 acres of Rye in the ground not 24.10 Daniel Uhl 1 Cask paid to hayman 0.21 Jacob witt 1 table not 1.30 William korn 1 of hobels not 0.98 williar:n korn 1 dresor not 0.35 George Leidig 1 Doe trough not 0.25 John witt 1 tub & flax not 6.00 Jonathan Boyer 1 shovel not 0.17 Adam hufman 1 umberel paid 0.56 Jonathan witt 2 bags 3 Chiste 4.60 John korn 1 Chist not 1.05 George Leidig I Rope not 0.26 Richard Gaumer 1 ax not 1.53 Daniel korn 1 cow for wingard not 11.00 ________ $ 215.99 Cash Received at vandue 06.03 The whol Amount of vandue in vandue paper $1042.14 Amount of Notes 961.28 Amount in Cash Received at vandue 6.36 Amount for which no nots are given and which is in vendue papar 74.51 LEGAL DOCUMENTS SOMERSET COUNTY, ss. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to the Sheriff of Somerset County, GREETING: WHEREAS at an Orphans Court held at Somerset, in and for the County of Somerset, on the last Monday in November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four before the Honorable John Tod Esquire, and his Associate Judges of the same Court Upon the Petition of Daniel Korn, eldest Son and heir at Law of Michael Korn late of the township of Southampton in said County yeoman deceased presented his petition to the said Judges, stating that his said father died intestate, leaving a Widow to wit Magdalen Korn and issue twelve Children, to wit: Your petitioner, Catharine intermarried [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 57 with one Jacob Knieriem, Mary intermarried with one John Beall, Susanna intermarried with one John Shaver, John, Charles, Rebecca intermarried with one John Witt (black Smith), Christena intermarried with one William Troutman, Junior, Barbare intermarried with one Charles Uhl, Delila intermarried with one John Miler, Michael Jr & William, the last named of whom is stillin [sic] his minority, and that the said intestate died seized in his dimesne as of fee of and in two certain tracts of land both situate in the Township of Southampton in said County, bounded by lands of the Petitioner, Henry Hoyman, John Witt, Senior and others one of which said tracts of land contains about one hundred and fifty acres & allowance: the other of which said tracts of land contains about one hundred acres & allownace with the appurtenances; and therefore praying the Court to award an Inquest to make Partition or Valuation of the Premises according to Law. We therefore command you, taht [sic] taking with you, twelve free, honest and lawful men of your Bailiwick, you go to and upon the premises aforesaid, and there by their Oaths or solemn Affirmation, that you make Partition thereof, to and among the Widow and Children of the said intestate, in such manner and in such proportions as by the Law of this Commonwealth is directed if such Partitions can be made without prejudice to and spoiling of the whole; but is such Partition cannot be made thereof, as aforesaid, that then you value and appraise the same according to Law. And further, that you cause the said Inquest to enquire and ascertain ehether [sic] the said Real Estate with the appurtenances will conveniently accommodate more than one of the Children of the said Intestate; and if so how many of the said Children it will conveniently accommodate, that due Notice of the time of making such Partition or Valuation be given to all the parties interested, and that you make return of your proceedings herein to the next General Orphans Court, to be held at Somerset on the first Monday in September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty six And have you then there this Writ. WITNESS, the Honorable Johh Tod Esquire, at Somerset, the [................................................................] 58 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. tenth Day of June in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six. Alexander Ogle Jun Clerk The following records are all from the Estate of Michael Korns, Sr. filed to No. 33 of 1824 in the Office of the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphan's Court in and for Somerset County. ADMINISTRATORS BOND on the estate of Michael Korns, Sr., decd. Filed 23rd November 1824, A. J. Ogle, Register. Registered in Book Vol. 2 page 424, A. Ogle, Reg. Know all men by these presents, that we Magdalena Corn, Michael Corn, Henry Hoyman, George Pile, John Witt & Joseph Imhoff of Somerset County and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, are held and firmly bound unto the said Commonwealth, in the sum of three thousand dollars lawful money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to the said Commonwealth. To which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves jointly and severally, for and in the whole, our Heirs Executors and Administrators, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seal and dated the 23rd day of November one thousand eight hundred and twentyfour [sic]. The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bounden Magdalena Michael & Henry Administrators of all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits which were of Michael Corns late of Somerset County aforesaid, deceased, do make or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory of all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits, which were of the said deceased, at the time of his death, which have or shall come to the hands, possession or knowledge of the said Magdalena, Michael & Henry or into the hands & possession of any other person or persons for, them & the same so made do exhibit or cause to be exhibited into the Register's Office at Somerset, on or before the 23rd day of December next. And the same goods, chattles, rights and credits of the said deceased at the time of his death, which at any time [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 59 after shall come to the hands and possession of the said Magdalena, Michael & Henry or into the hands and possession of any other person or persons for them do well and truly administer according to law. And further do make or cause to be made a true and just account, calculation and reckoning of the said Administration, on or before the 23rd day of November next ensuing, and all the rest and residue of the said goods, chattles & credits, which shall be found remaining on the said Administrators account, the same being first examined and allowed of by the Orphans' Court of said County, shall deliver and pay according to the directions of the said Orphans' Court, and if it shall hereafter appear that any Last Will & Testament was made by the said decd, and the executor or executors therein named, do exhibit the same into the said Register's Office making request to have it allowed and approved accordingly, if the within bounden Administrators being thereunto requested, do render & deliver the said letters of Administration approbation of such testament being first had and made in the said Register's Office, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Alexander Ogle, Jr. HER Magdalena X Korn (Seal) MARK Michael Korn, Jr. (Seal) John Witt (Seal) Henry Hoyman (Seal) Joseph Imhoff (Seal) George Pile (Seal) No. 33-1824 November Court 1824 PETITION WILLIAM KORN FOR GUARDIAN 29th Nov 1824 John Witt appointed Guardian sec leg by the Court according to the prayer of the Petitioner Entered page 389 To the Honorable John Tod Esquire, President and his asso- [................................................................] 60 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. ciate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Somerset now composing an Orphans Court in and for 'said County The Petition of William Korn son of Michael Korn late of Southampton township in said County, deceased Humbly showeth that your Petitioner is a minor above the age of fourteen years, and hath no guardian appointed to take care of his person and Estate your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your honors to admit him to make choice of a Guardian for the purposes aforesaid, and he will pray, etc. William Korn No. 33-1824 November T. 1824 PETITION Daniel Korn for partition or valuation of two tracts of land in Southampton township late the property of Michael Korn decd. 29 Nov 1824 read and writ awarded & issued to Sept Court 1826 entered in O. Court to page 390 A. Ogle Clerk To the Honorable John Tod Esquire President and his associate judges of the Court of Common pleas of Somerset County & now composing an Orphans Court in and for the same County. The petition of Daniel Korn eldest son and heir at law of Michael Korn late of Southampton township in the said County yeoman deceased, Humbly sheweth. That your petitioner's said father lately died intestate leaving a widow, towit [sic], Magdalena Korn and issue twelve children to wit, your petitioner, Catharine, intermarried with one Jacob Knieriem, Mary, intermarried with one John Beall, Susanna, intermarried with one John Shaver, John, Charles, Rebecca, intermarried with one John Witt (blacksmith), Christena, intermarried with one William Troutman, Junior, Barbara, intermarried with one Charles Uhl, Delila, intermarried with one [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 61 John Miller, Michael Jr., and William the last named of whom is still in his minority; and that the said intestate died seized in his demesne as of fee of and in two certain tracts of land with their appurtenances both situate in said township of Southampton adjoining lands of your petitioner Henry Hoyman Jacob Witt Senior and others one of which said tracts contains about one hundred & fifty acres and allowance: the other of which said tracts of land contains about one hundred acres and allowance. Your petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honors to award an inquest to make partition of the premises aforesaid to and among the children & representatives of the said intestate in such manner & in such propertions as by the laws of this Commonwealth is directed if such partition can be made without prejudice to or spoiling the whole but if such partition cannot be made thereof as aforesaid then to value and appraise the same & make report of their proceedings therein according to law. And he will pray, etc. Daniel Korn INQUISITION INDENTED and taken at the Dwelling House of Michael Korns Deceased in the township of Southampton in the County of Somerset and State of Pennsilvania on the 21 day of August in the year of our Lord 1826 before George Meese Esquire High Sheriff of the said County of Somerset by virtue of A writ of Partition or valuation to him Directed and to this Inquisition Annexed by the oaths and Affirmations of Peter Troutman John Camp John Meese Benjamin Troutman Jacob Troutman John Camp Sent (?) Peter Boyer Jacob Uhl Henry Close George Weller Phillip Hayman John A. Sturtz twelve free Honest and Lawful men of his bailwick who on thear oaths and Affirmation Aforesaid Respectively do say that on the Day and year Aforsaid they went to and upon the Lands and tenements of wich Michael Korns in the Said writ Mentioned Died Seized and then and thear Did find that the same Lands and tenements Could not be Parted and Devided to and Among the widow and all the Children in the Said writ named without [................................................................] 62 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Prejudice to or Spoiling of the whoal thereof and therefore the Inquest Aforesaid on thear oaths and Affirmation Aforesaid have valued and Apprased one Plantation and tract of Land generly caled the old Plase Containing About one hundred and fifty acres and Alowance at $13.50 Dollers Per acre Lawfull Money of the united Stats also one other Plantation and tract of Land Containing About one Hundred acres and Alowance at $8.25 Dollers Per acre Lawfull money of the united Stats and Both Adjoining Lands of Daniel Korns henry Hayman Jacob Witt Lint and others the Inquest Aforsaid upon thear oaths and Afirmation Aforsaid Do value and Aprais the Same at the Above Price in testomony wherof as well the Sais Sheriff as the Inquest Aforsaid have to this Inquisition In testomony ably (?) Set thear hands and Seals Dated the Day and year Above written George Meese Shff (Seal) Peter troutman (Seal) Peter Boyer (seal) Jonny Camp (Seal) Jacob Uhl (seal) John Meese (Seal) Henry Close (seal) Ben Troutman (Seal) George Weller (seal) Jacob Troutman (Seal) Philip Hayman (seal) John Camp Sen. (Seal) John Stortz (seal) SOMERSET COUNTY, ss The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to the Sheriff of Somerset County, GREETING: WHEREAS at an Orphans Court held at Somerset, in and for the County of Somerset, on the third Monday in February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine before the Honorable Alexander Thomson Esquire, and his Associate Judges of the same Court Daniel Korn eldest son and heir at Law of Michael Korn late of the Township of Southampton in said County of Somerset yeoman deceased presented his petition to the said Judges, stating that his said father died intestate, leaving a widow to wit Magdalen Korn and issue [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 63 twelve Children, to wit: Your petitioner Catharine intermarried with one Jacob Kemerer (?) Mary intermarried with one John Beall, Susanna intermarried with one John Shaver, John, Charles, Rebecca intermarried with one John Witt, Black smith, Christena intermarried with one William Troutman, Jun., Barbara intermarried with one Charles Uhl, Delila intermarried with one John Miller, Michael, Jr., & William the last named of whom is still in his minority and that the said intestate died seized in his dimesne as of fee of and in two certain tracts of land both situate in the Township of Southampton in said County, bounded by lands of the petitioner, Henry Hayman, Jacob Witt Sen & others one of which said tracts of land contains about one hundred & eighty eight acres the other of which said tracts of land contains ninety nine acres with the appurtenances; and therefore praying the Court to award an Inquest to make Partition or Valuation of the Premises according to Law. We therefore command you, that taking with you, twelve free, honest and lawful men of your Bailiwick, you go to and upon the Premises aforesaid, and there by their Oaths or solemn Affirmation, that you make Partition thereof, to and amongst the Widow and Children of the said intestate, in such manner and in such proportions as by the Law of this Commonwealth is directed if such Partition can be made without prejudice to and spoiling of the whole; but if such Partition cannot be made thereof, as aforesaid, that then you value and appraise the same according to Law. And further, that you cause the said Inquest to enquire and ascertain whether the said Real Estate with the Appurtenances will conveniently accomodate more than one of the Children of the said Intestate; and if so, how many of the said Children it will conveniently accomodate, that due Notice of the time of making such Partition or Valuation be given to all the parties interested, and that you make return of your proceedings herein to the next General Orphans Court, to be held at Somerset on the first Monday in June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty nine. And have you then there this Writ. WITNESS, the Honorable Alexander Thomson [................................................................] 64 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Esquire, at Somerset, the twenty first Day of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine For Alexander Ogle Junior Clerk. Robert Fletcher No. 33-1824 February Court 1829 RULE ON THE HEIRS OF MICHAEL KORN deceased Dec. 11, 1829 Served personally on the within Heirs So answers Jos. Imhoff Shff Serving....................................... $ 1.50 30 Miles...................................... 2.40 _______ $ 3.90 Somerset County SS At an Orphans Court held at Somerset for said County on the first Monday of December 1828 before the Honorable of Alex Thomson Esq President and Henry Black and John Kurtz Esqrs his Associate Judges of the same Court. 4 December 1828 On Motion Rule on Daniel Korn, Catharine intermarried with Jacob Knieriem, Mary intermarried with one John Beall, Susannah intermarried with one John Shaver, John, Charles, Rebecca intermarried with one John Witt (Black smith), Christena intermarried with one Wm. Troutman, Jun, Barbara intermarried with one Charles Uhl, Delila intermarried with one John Miller, Michael, jr William the last named of whom is still in his minority, all heirs and legal representatives of Michael Korns late of Southampton Township deceased to appear at next Court and accept or refuse the real estate of the said deceased at the appraised price. . Certified Dec 7th 1828 Robt. Fletcher for Alex. Ogle Sen. Clerk [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 65 Note-The date of Dec. 11, 1829 is apparently in error. The record shows either 1828 or 1829, but it must be 1828. No. 33-1824 June Court 1829 ALIAS WRIT OF PARTITION or valuation of Michael Korns real estate Serving notice on 4 heirs and mileage......... $ 5.48 Inquisition..................................... 3.00 Executing writ.................................. 2.02 Miles........................................... 2.40 Shff paid (unintelligible word)................. 1.00 Chain carrier................................... 1.00 Surveyor Witt Esq............................... 6.00 ______ $20.50 The execution of this writ appears in a certain schedule hereto annexed So answers Jos Imhoff Shff September Term 1826 first writ "C Ogle" No. 33-1824 PRECIPE FOR CITATION against Michael Korns Admers. January the 6th 1829 Sir please to essue a Sitation Against they Administrators of Michael Korn Decea I Cannot Get them to Settle up Daniel Korn Alexander Ogle, Jr. [................................................................] 66 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. No. 33-1824 September Term A.D. 1826 WRIT OF PARTITION or valuation on the Real estate of Michael Korns late of Southampton Township deceased the Exacution of thes writ Appears in A Scedel (?) [schedule?] Anexed to this writ So answers Shff fees paid George Meese Shff 18th Feby 1829 On Motion of Mr Quigley (Weigley?) this writ set aside by the Court and Aleas writ awarded on old petition and issued returnable to June Court 1829 No. 33-1824 CITATION Magdalen Corn, Michael Corn, Jr., and Henry Hoyman Admtrs of Michael Corn deceased Servd on Michl Corns, Jr., on 13th on Henry Hoyman on the 12th January 1829 Servd. on Magdalen Corn On the 16th Inst. So answers J. Imhoff Shff Serving........................... $ 1.00 34 miles.......................... 2.72 ______ Paid See Ogles Cost Book page 127 $ 3.72 Somerset County SS The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Magdalen Corn, Michael Corn, Jr., and Henry Hoyman Administrators of all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of Michael Korn late 0of said County deceased Greeting; At the instance of Daniel Korn you and each of you, laying aside all business & excuses whatsoever are hereby Cited to be and appear before me Alexander Ogle Jun Register for the Probate of Wills and granting of Letters of Administration in and for said County, at my Office in Somerset on the 23rd Instant [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 67 at ten Oclock A.M. then and there to state and file your account upon the administration of the estate of said deceased, according to law, or to shew just cause why you should not. Herein fail not. Given under my hand and seal of Office at Somerset the 19th January 1829 Robt. Fletcher for Alex Ogle, Jun Register INQUISITION INTENDED and taken at the Late Dwellinghouse of Michl. Korns, decd. now occupied by Michl. Korns Jr. in Southampton township in the County of Somerset & State of Pennsylvania on the 29th day of April AD 1829 before Jos Imhoff high sheriff of Somerset County by vertue of a writ of Pertition or Valuation to him Directed and to this Inquisition Annexed by the Oaths of John Lint Christian Shockey Henry Martz John Witt John Geiger Henry Close Richard Gomer Andrew (?) Emerick George Weller Jacob Uhl Adam Sturtz & George Dewalt (?) twelve free honest and Lawful men of my bailiwik who on their Oaths and Solemn affirmation aforesaid respectfully Do say the on the Day & Year aforesaid they went to & upon the Lands and tenements of Michael Korns in the said Writ mentioned Decd Decd and then and there Did find that the same lands & tenements with there appurtenances could not be parted and divided to and among the Widow & all the children of Said Decd without prejudice to or Spoiling of the whole and the said Inquest aforesaid Did then and there further find the said Lands and tenemnts with there appurtenances will accommodate two of the Children of said Decd that is to say that part of the said Land & tenements ajoining Lands of Henry Hoyman Jacob Witt & others Called the Mantion place now occupied by Michael Korns Jr containing one hundred & eighty eight acres as by Annexed Diagrim marked No 1 will accommodate one of the children of the said Decd. Also one other part of land Containing ninety nine Acres ajoining Lands of Jacob Cook & ohters as by the Annexed Diagrim Marked No 2 [................................................................] 68 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. will accommodate one of the Children of Said Decd and the Inquest aforesaid upon their Oaths & affirmation aforesaid Do value & appraise that Part of said Property Contained in the Description by the Diagrim hereto Annexed & Marked No.1 Caled the Mantion place at & for the Sum of Twenty-two Dollars & fifty cents Lawful Money for Each & Every Acre thereof and the Inquest aforesaid upon their Oaths & affirmation aforesaid Do Value & appraise that Other tract of Land & Discribed by the Diagrim hereto Annexed and Marked No 2 at & for the sum fourteen Dollers & fifty cents Lawfull money aforesaid for Each & Every acre thereof In Witness whereof As well the Said Sheriff as the Inquest aforesaid in this Inquisition in Report of the Partteys intended here Interchangeable Sett there hands & seals Day & Year aforesaid etc. Jos Imhoff Shff (Seal) Andrew Emerick (Seal) Henry Martz (Seal) Henry Close (Seal) Christian Shockey (Seal) George Dewalt (Seal) George Weller (Seal) John Lint (Seal) Richard Gomer (Seal) Jacob Uhl (Seal) Adam Sturtz (Seal) John Geiger (Seal) John Witt (Seal) Note:-See attached Photostat for "Diagrim" mentioned above. No. 33-1824 August Court 1829 RULE ON THE HEIRS OF MICHAEL KORN deceased Served by Coppy on the Legle heirs on the 29th June 1829 So answers Serving $1.75 Jos Imhoff Shff 5 Coppys .62 34 Miles 2.72 _____ $5.09 [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 69 Somerset County SS At an Orphans Court held at Somerset before the Honorable Alex Thomson Esq. President and Henry Black and John Kurtz Esquires his Associates Judges of the same Court. 2nd June 1829 on Aplication of Mr. Weigley Inquisition on the Real estate of a Michael Korns late of Southampton Township deceased confirmed by the Court. And same day Rule upon the heirs and legal representatives of said deceased to appear at next Court and accept or refuse the Real estate of said deceased at the appraised price. Certified June 27th, 1829 R. Fletcher for A. Ogle Jun Clerk Names of the Heirs Daniel Korns-Catharine intermarried with Jacob Kemerer- Mary intermarried with John Beall-Susannah intermarried with one John Shaver- John-Charles-Rebecca intermarried with one John Witt (Black Smith), Christena intermarried with Wm. Troutman Jun-Barbara intermarried with Charles Uhl, Delila intermarried with John Miller, Michael, jr and William the last named of whom is in his minority and John Witt his Guardian Somerset County SS Personally appeared in open Court Chas. Heffley Deputy Sheriff who on his oath saith that he served the within on Daniel Korns Michael Korns, jr & Jacob Cook three legal heirs & representatives by giving them a copy ten days before this Court Charles Hefle Sworn & Subscribed in open Court Sep. 2-1829 (?) A. Ogle Jun Clerk [................................................................] 70 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. No. 33-1824 November Court 1829 RULE ON THE HEIRS OF MICHAEL KORNS deceased to shew Cause why real estate should not be sold Served on 19th of November 1829 So answers Jos Imhoff Shff Shff $8.25 Somerset County SS At an Orphans Court held at Somerset in and for said County on the 2nd Sept 1829 Before the Honorable Alex Thomson Esq President John Kurtz & Henry Black Esq Associate Judges of the same Court. On motion of H. N. Weigley EsQ. the Court granted a Rule on the heirs and legal representatives of Michael Korns decd to shew cause at next Term why the real estate of said deceased should not be sold. By the Court Alex Ogle Jr Clerk The following appears but is unsigned Somerset County SS Personally appeared in open Court Charles Heffley Shff who being sworn saith that he served the within Rule on Jacob Cook and Michael Korns two persons interested 1st December 1829 Order of Sale granted, to take place on the premises on the 3rd Saturday of Jany-One third in hand and the balance on three equal annual payments-notice to be given in two of the papers printed in Somerset and by nine written or printed advertisements to be put up in the most public places in the County-Admtrs to give Seventy in $7000 (Entered) [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 71 No. 33-1824 Somerset County SS At an Orphans Court of the County of Somerset Commenced and held at Somerset in and for said County on the last Monday in November 1829 Before the Honotable Alexander Thomson Esquire President and Henry Black and John Kurtz his Associate Judges of the same Court-And now to wit on the fourth day of December 1829 The Administration Account of Magdalena Korn (now Boyer) Michael Korn and Henry Hoyman Administrators of all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of Michael Korn late of Southampton Township deceased refered to Samuel G.o Bailey and Moses Hampton Esquires to ascertain and determine what interest Administrators must be charged with, to ascertain and determine further what amount Administrators must have for their trouble in settling estate to meet on the 18th Instant. Robert Fletcher for A. Ogle Sen. Clerk 18th December A.D. 1829 Pursuant to the above Rule, All the Auditors named therein having met at the Office of Samuel G. Bailey in Somerset and having been respectively sworn and affirmed and having heard the parties concerned, by their Counsel do report the following Alteration and addition to the said Administration account-to wit- Balance in the hands of Administrators as per Administration Account..................... $588.64 To part of Item No. 22 in Said account for which Administrators are not entitled to credit................................... 173.30 _______ $761.94 [................................................................] 72 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Brot forward............................... $761.94 Interest on Same from 1 December 1826....... 137.14 _______ $899.08 The Auditors are Satisfied that the accountants are entitled to a cerdit of $297 only of the Item No. 22 in the Administration Account above refered to, and they have therefore charged them with the balance of $173.30-which being added to the balance which Accountants have reported in their hands makes $761.94 upon which Sum the Auditors have charged Interest from the first December 1826-which being added to the last mentioned Sum makes an aggregate of Eight hundred and ninety nine dollars and eight cents in the hands of Accountants for distribution- Witness our hands and Seals at Somerset the day and year aforesaid. Samuel G. Bailey (Seal) Moses Hampton (Seal) No. 33-1824 Michael Korns estate Feby 4th 1830 RULE ON THE ADMRS of Corns decd to appear at next Court 1st day & shew cause why the ballance remaining due on Admt account should not be distributed among the legal heirs and representatives notice to be given to all the heirs & parties interested I Williams Register Entered To the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Somerset County now composing an Orphans Court in and for said County-- The petition of Jacob Cook humbly sheweth that Michael Korns late of said County deceased died intestate leaving a [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 73 widow Magdlena twelve children, to wit Daniel, Catharine intermarried with Jacob Kemerer, Polly [elsewhere in this book listed as Mary or Mary Magdalene] with John Beal, Susanne with John Shaver, John, Charles, Rebecca intermarried with John Witt, Christena intermarried with William Troutman, Barbere with Charles Uhl, William, Michael, Lilah intermarried with John Miller--That the said intestate died seized of real and personal property to a considerable amount--That Michael Korns, Jr., and Henry Hoyman & Magdalene widow were appointed Administrators of the personal estate of said deceased that they have regularly settled their Administration account of said estate which has been confirmed by your Honors -by which said account there appears to beee aa ballance in the hands of the said Administrators of eight hundred and ninety nine dollars and eight cents--Your petitioner therefore prays your Honors to grant an order upon said Administrators to pay over to the heirs and legal representatives of the said Michael Korns deceased their several shares and purparts of the personal estate of said deceased--and he will pray &C Jacob Cook 1830 RULE ON THE ADMINISTRATORS of Michael Korns decd Served personally on Henry Hoyman & Michl Korns, Jr., on the 10th of March 1830 So answers Jos Imhoff Shff fees $ 3 .40 Somerset County SS At an Orphans Court held at Somerset on the first Monday in February 1830 before the Honorable Alesander Thomson President and Henry Black and John Kurtz Esquires his associate judges of the Same Court-- On Motion Rule granted on the Administrators of Michael [................................................................] 74 GENEALOGY OF MICHAEL KORNS, SR. Korns deceased to appear and file their bond and take out the order for the sale of the real estate of Said deceased or else shew cause on the first day of next term why they should not be discharged and the letters of Administration revoked Extract from the record certified the 7th day of March 1830 I Williams Clerk 1830 RULE ON THE HEIRS of Michael Korns decd. Served by Coppy on the Legal Representatives on the 7th April 1830 So answers Jos Imhoff Shff Shff fees $8.52 This Rule continued until the next Court. May 1st 1830 I Williams Clerk Somerset County SS At an Orphans Court held at Somerset in and for said County on the first Monday in February 1830 before the Honorable Alex. Thomson president and Henry Black and John Kurtz Esquires his Associates Judges of the same Court On Motion Rule on the heirs and legal representatives of Michael Korns decd to shew cause on the Monday of next Court why distribution of the personal estate of said deceased Should not be made From the record I Williams Clerk Somerset County etc Joseph Imhoff Shff being duly sworn doth say that he served the within rule on the heirs & legal representatives of Michael [................................................................] MICHAEL KORNS, SR. 75 Korns deceased on the 7th day of April 1830--viz on Jacob Cook swn & subs in open Court Michael Korns Jr Apl. 27, 1830 Daniel Korns Jos Imhoff Widow Beal Curam Geo. Foy Prothy Adam Lepley Daniel Lepley