SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VIRGINIA MINUTE BOOK
1806 - 1810




No Minute Book or Order Book could be located which covered the period from February, 1805 to February, 1806.

1806

Dec. 9

- Thomas Holtzclaw, son of Alexander, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to Samuel Way to learn the trade of a hatter. 8 yrs old May 18 last.
- Peggy Mauck, child of Gottlieb Mauck, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to Jacob Huddle (River). She is 11 years old Apr. last.




1807

Jan. 12

- Eliza Supinger, orphan of John, chose John Supinger as guardian.
- Christina Grove, orphan or Christian over 14, chose Andrew Coffman as gdn.

Jan 13
- John Nease, orphan of Adam, chose George Mowery as guardian. The said George Mowery is appointed guardian to Michael Neese, orphan of Adam.
- William Steinberger is appointed guardian to Oliver Wallace Gaines, Francis Gaines and Susanna Gaines, orphans of William under 14.

Feb 10
- Jacob Hockman is charged for the support of a bastard child of Celia Durst.
- Sarah Kelner chose George Keller as guardian.

Mar 9
- Daniel Lauderback, orphan of Matthias, chose Casper Good as guardian.
- Abraham Lauderback, orphan of Matthias, chose Abraham Campbell as guardian.
- Magdalene Lauderback is appointed guardian to Reuben, Sarah and Barbara Lauderback, orphans of Matthias under 14.
- Daniel Mauck, orphan of Daniel, chose Robert Mauck as guardian.
- Robert Mauck is appointed guardian to Jacob Mauck orphan of Daniel under 14.
- Joseph Stover is charged for support of a bastard child of Fanny Huffman.
- Henry Shenk and Martin Shenk, orphans of John Shenk, chose William Kemp as their guardian. (see Apr 1808_
- William Kemp is appointed guardian to Catherine Shenk, Elizabeth Shenk and Rebecca Shenk, orphans of John, under 14 years of age.
- John Evans is appointed guardian to Peter Hoshour, orphan of Jost.
- Daniel Madiera is appointed guardian to Barbara and Margaret Houshour, orphans of Jost Houshour, under 14.
- Anna Houshour, orphan of Jost, chose Daniel Madiera as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind William Martin, age 10 yrs on Mar 30 1807 to Isaac Overall and the same to bind Polly Martin, age 5 on Feb 1, 1807 t Nattely Maddox.

Apr 13
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind Josiah Holloway, orphan of Mary Ray, late Holloway, to Wm. S. Marye and Samuel Forrer. He is 15 yrs old June 1.
- Peter Painter, orphan of Matthias, chose George Painter as guardian.
- Matthias Painter, orphan of John, chose John Painter as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Polly Gochenour, orphan of Joseph to M. Middleton. She is 11 yhrs old..(that is struck out).
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind Martin Shenk, orphan of John, to Jacob Revercomb to learn wagonmaking.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind John Horner, son of Joseph, to Ulrich Beydler to learn farming. 8 yrs old May 9, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind Samuel Blannum, free Negro to Isaac McKay t learn farming.

May 11
- Henry Offner is charged for support of a bastard child of Eliz. Love.
- John Pence is charged by the commonwealth for support of a bastard child of Catherine Smith.

June 9
- Philip Miller is appointed guardian to Joseph Miller, orphan of George.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Charles Samuels, a base born child of Polly Smith to Samuel Walton to learn farming. 11 yrs old June 21, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind John Smith, a base born child of Constance Tipton to Samuel Richardson to learn farming. 11 yrs old Dec. 2, last.

Sept 7
- Henry Browning is appointed guardian to Catherine Newell and William Newell, orphans of John Newell.

Sept 8
- Stephen Monaham is charged for support of two bastard children of Elizabeth Rhinehart.
- Vincent Barton, a base born child of Frankie Barton is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to Samuel Forrer to learn farming. 17 yrs old Mar 10, 1805.

Oct 12
- Hezekiah Pummel is charged for support of a base born child of Cath. Gets.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Samuel Smith, child of Mary, to John Andrews to learn the trade of blacksmith. 14 yrs old Apr 13 last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Rebecca Shaver, base born child of Christina Shaver to George Bowers. She is 4 yrs old July 13, last.
- Corbin Hawkins, base born child of Betsy Hawkins, is bound to Samuel Walton to learn the trade of tanner. He is 10 yrs old July 13, last.
- George Bly is summoned to show why his son Philip and daughter Sally should not be taken from him and bound out according to law.

Nov 9
- John Sine is charged for the support of a bastard child of Eve Bechtel.

Dec 7
- Martin Hupp is appointed guardian to Polly Hupp, orphan or John. Under 14.
- George Hupp orphan of John chose Martin Hupp as guardian. Over 14.
- Sarah Booker, orphan of John P. Booker chose Edward Lawrence as gdn- over 14.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 bind Catherine Campbell, child of Robert to Susanna Lionberger - widow of John. She is 13 yrs old Oct. last.
- Same bind Frankie Campbell of same to Peter Lionberger. She is 11 years old Mar. last.
- Same bind John Campbell of same to Jacob Coffman - of Martin (no age given).
- Same bind Anna Campbell of same to Abraham Spitler, 4 yrs old Sept. last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 bind Philip Bly, son of George Bly to Daniel Huddle to learn farming. (no age given)
- Same bind Sally Bly, daughter of George Bly to Augustine Windle to learn spinning and sewing. (no age given)




1808

Jan. 11

- Catherine Rinker, orphan of Henry chose John Hess as guardian. Over 14.
- Gabriel Sager is appointed guardian to Mary and Betsy Sager, orphans of Rosina, dec. under 14 years of age.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Samuel Collins a base born child of Mary Sheets to John Grimm. He is five years old May 13 next.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 bind Mary Beel, daughter of Lucy Beel to William Branham. She is 15 years old Sept. 23 last.

Feb. 9
- Phoebe Long, granddaughter of Sebastian Stegeler, dec. chose Joseph Hawkins as her guardian.

Mar 7
- Henry Baker, orphan or George, chose Joseph Keckley as guardian.
- Sarah Sandy, orphan of William, chose Joseph Allen as guardian.
- Lucy Fisher, orphan of Martin, chose George Shenk as guardian.
- Daniel Cloud is appointed guardian to Mary Booker, daughter of J. P. Booker, under the age of 14.
- Overseer of the Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Henry Baker, orphan of George, to Joseph Keckley to learn the trade of blacksmith. 17 yrs old Oct. 12 last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Henry Flemister, child of Mary Flemister, to William Hawkins. 12 yrs old 22 this month.
- John Fansler, orphan of Frederick, chose Henry Hollar as guardian.
- Henry Hollar is appointed guardian to William Fansler, George Fansler, Peter Fansler, Betsy Fansler and Barbara Fansler orphans of Frederick.
- Abraham Funkhouser, orphan of Jacob, chose George Funkhouser as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 is to bind Joseph Sperry, orphan of Jacob, to James Silver to learn the trade of a miller. 18 yrs old Nov. 15 last.

Mar 8
- Daniel Madiera, guardian of Henry Baker, orphan of Adam, is to bind him to Jacob Longacre to learn the craft of a tailor. 20 yrs old Aug. 10 last.

Apr 11
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 is to bind Martin Shenk to George Shenk to learn farming. He is about 16 yrs. Of age (See Mar. 1807)

Apr 12
- John Effinger is appointed guardian to Eliza Shaffer, orphan of Daniel.

June 13
- Christly Reasor is appointed guardian to Adam Derting, orphan of Adam.
- Polly Yost chose Jacob Conrad as guardian.
- William Lawrence is appointed guardian to William Booker, orphan of John P.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 bind Daniel Love Kemp to Abraham VanHise to learn farming. He is 7 years old June 18 last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 bind John Frye, orphan of John, to John Hamman to learn craft of carpenter and cabinet maker. He is 16 yrs old Apr. last.

July 11
- Isaac Strickler is appointed guardian to John, Elizabeth and Susanna Strickler, orphans of Susanna Strickler.
- George Brillan is appointed guardian to Theresy, Gibson and John Young orphans of Edwin Young III under 14 years of age.
- Christian Goodnight is charged for support of bastard child of Betsy Flowers.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 bind Barbara Hoshour child, of Yost, to Margaret Foust. She is nine years old Sept. 20th next. (See Jan. 1805)
- Westly Femister, son of Mary about 8 or 9 years old is to be bound out.
- William Femister, son of Lucy, about three years of age is to be bound out.
- Joshua Foltz, guardian of Gabriel Stickley, orphan of Jacob is to bind him out to Jacob Kerns to learn the trade of blacksmith. He is 17 years old Nov. 13 next. (See Oct. 11, 1802)

Aug. 9
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Henry Femister, son of Mary, to Jacob Good to learn trade of saddler. He is 12 years old Mar. 22 last.
- Same bind John Kinkley, a base born child of Barbara Lindamood to Andrew Lindamood. He is 12 years old Jan. 15 last.
- Same bind Samuel McWaide, base born child of Barbara Lindamood to Andrew Lindamood. He is five years old Jan. 23 last.

Sept. 12
- Rebecca Matthews, orphan of Benjamin chose Godwin Maddox as guardian - over 14.
- George Funkhouser, guardian of Abraham Funkhouser, orphan of Jacob is to bind Abraham to Christian Bear to learn craft of cabinet maker according to their agreement.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 bind Henry Zinean (?) child of Elizabeth Zinean (?) to Christian Horn to learn craft of millwright. He is ten years old Mar. 7 last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 bind William Henry, base born child of Betsy Henry to Martin McLora, to learn farming. He is 12 years old Mar. 13 last.
- Same bind Polly Henry of same to Walter Mooreland. She is 11 yrs old May 11 last.
- Same bind Michael Henry of same to Moses Henry, 5 yrs old 15 May last.
- Same bind Gabriel Robertson, base born child of Betty Robertson to Jesse Menley. He is 11 years old Mar. 28 last.
- Same bind Enos Henry, base born child of Milly Henry to Jesse Manley. He is five years old Apr. 15 last.
- Same bind Daniel Kemp orphan of John to Abraham VanHise. (no age given)

Oct 10
- Barbara Funkhouser, orphan of David chose John Moyley as guardian, over 14.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 bind Joseph Lockmiller, child of Elizabeth Lockmiller to Jacob Lockmiller. He is about 2 years old Feb. last.
- Emanuel Gochenour and Elizabeth Gochenour orphans of Joseph chose Jacob Gochenour as guardian, over 14 years of age.

Nov. 8
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 bind Margaret Duff to John Fisher, she is six years old last March.

Dec 12
- Catherine Lingefelter chose John Hepner as her guardian.
- Jacob Hisey, orphan of John, chose Jacob Haas as guardian.
- Christly Reaser is appointed guardian to John Dirting, orphan of Adam.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Negro girl Sarah Blanham to George Fravele. She is 4 yrs old last Spring.




1809

Mar 13

- Daniel Brubaker, orphan of Abraham, chose Samuel Brubaker as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind John Baughman, orphan of John to Henry Spitzer to learn the art of a gunsmith.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind John George, base born child of Mary George to Jacob Huddle (near Stovers) to learn farming. 4 yrs old Sept 15 last.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Christian Huddle, orphan George, to Henry Huddle to learn the trade of a miller. 15 yrs old July 3, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind William Duff, orphan, to George Myers. He is nine years old Feb. 1, last.
- Philip Miller, guardian of Jacob Miller, orphan of George, is to bind said Jacob to Joseph Stover to learn the art of distilling. He is 16 years old Nov 25, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind Noble Morrison to Christian Forrer to learn the use of a forge. He is 20 years old 29th this month.

Apr 10
- Chanty Coffelt, child of Jacob, chose Jacob Coffelt as her guardian for the estate coming to her from her grandfather.

Apr 11
- John Kingree is to pay for support of a bastard child of Polly Kearan.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 bind Washington Curry, orphan child, to David Varner. He is nine years old July 20 next.
- Same bind Jacob Dowdle, base born child of Sally Dowdle, to John Reiser , he is two years old Dec. 9, last.
- Same bind Daniel Duggan, free mulatto to W. Maggert. 13 yrs old Mar 6 last.
- Same bind Susanna Duggan, free mulatto to Doc. John Whiting, 11 yrs old Apr. 11.
- Same bind Nancy Duggan, free mulatto to Nancy Coffman, widow of Martin she being three years old Feb. 28 last.

May 8
- Joseph Richardson is charged for the support of a base born child of Mary Mafius.
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 bind John Rodenheffer, alias Borden, base born child of Mary Borden to Josiah Davidson to learn stonemasonry. He is 14 years old Jan. 3, last.

June 12
- Abraham Printz, orphan of Cutlip Printz chose John Miller as his guardian.
- Peter Printz, orphan of Cutlip Printz chose same - both over 14 years of age.
- John Zirkle, orphan of Michael chose Adam Smith as guardian, over 14 years.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 bind Landon Culley, child of Hannah to Benjamin Hawkins, to learn farming. He is 5 years old Dec. 18, next.
- Polly Roach, daughter of William is bound to Joseph Moore. She is about 12 yrs.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Jacob Wood, orphan of George to Peter Liggett to learn farming. (no age given)
- Same to bind William Reed son of Christopher Reed to Thomas Baker. He is nine years old Mar. 1, last.

July 10
- Sally Hosey, orphan of John Hosey, chose George Knicely as guardian, over 14.
- John Koontz is charged by commonwealth for the support of a bastard child of Catherine Anderson.

Aug 7
- Joseph Hisey, orphan of John Hisey, chose Daniel Hisey as guardian - over 14.
- Eli Thomas, orphan of Samuel, chose John Hines as guardian, over 14.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 bind Elizabeth Smith, base born child of Susanna Smith to John Coffman (of John), she is 7 years old Apr. 16 last.
- Same bind Betsy Brinker, orphan of Arch. Brinker to Jeremiah Evans she is 12 years old this month.

Sept 11
- John Boehm, orphan of Reuben, chose Joseph Keckley as guardian and the overseer of the Poor Dist. # 1 to bind said Boehm to sd. Keckley to learn the trade of blacksmith. He is 18 yrs old Aug. 16, last. Sd. Boehm appeared in Court and gave consent to the indenture.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Lewis Marshall, orphan or Joseph, to George B. Mich to learn the craft of a tailor. 14 yrs old Apr. ll, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Jacob Tipton, son of Conny Tipton to Samuel Richardson to learn farming. 11 yrs old Feb. 3, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind Edwin Thompson, child of Martha, to Peter Houghn to learn farming. He is 9 yrs old Sept. 2.

Nov 13
- George Bowman is charged for the support of a base born child. (According to papers filed with the court Mary Shaver had a female child born Apr. 13, 1809 and charged George Bowman, son of John as the father.)
- Nancy Attwood, orphan of James, chose Lewis Airs as guardian.

Dec 11
- Benjamin Boehm is appointed guardian to Caty Boehm and David Boehm orphans of Reuben, under 14.
- Abraham Stickley, orphan of Benjamin, chose Joseph Stover as guardian.
- Mary Bair, orphan of John chose James Thompson as guardian.
- Thomas McKan, orphan of Michael, chose Philip Miller as guardian.

Dec 12
- Christian Saum, orphan of Nicholas, chose Benjamin Bowman as guardian.




1810

Jan 8

- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Sally Deeds to George Borden. George Cop to whom she was formerly indentured consents hereto.
- Christian Miller, guardian of Philip Wolfenberger, orphan of Joseph, is to bind his ward to Joseph Fetzer to learn the trade of blacksmith.
- Christian Zimmerman is summoned to Court to show why his son, John, should not be taken away and bound to another.
- John Coffman is appointed guardian to Eliz. Houser, alias Smith, orphan of Susanna Smith. (See Aug. 1809 and Nov. 1803)
- Daniel Hisey, guardian of Joseph Hisey, orphan of John, is to bind his ward to Edmund Carrier to learn the trade of blacksmith.
- Henry Pittenhelzer, orphan of Henry, chose Jacob Coffman as guardian.
- Jacob Coffman is appointed guardian to Barbara Pittenhelzer, orphan of Henry.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind Emanuel Night, orphan of Emanuel, to George Rosenberger. He is 12 yrs old Mar. 2, next.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #2 to bind Thomas Night, orphan of Emanuel to John Rosenberger. He is 9 yrs old Feb. 13, next.

Mar 12
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Mahala Roberts, daughter of Jemima Roberts, to Samuel Richardson. She is 13 years old Jan. 2, 1810.
- John Cooley is to indemnify the Overseers of the Poor for support of a bastard child.
- Barbara Sivey came into court and made oath that Mary Smith, late Sivey, Cath. Smith late Sivey, Eliza Motts late Sivey, Madelene Coffman, late Sivey, Susanna Basler late Sivey, John Sivey, Jacob Sivey, Matthias Sivey, George Sivey and Christina Shouman, late Sivey are children and heirs of Matthias Sivey, dec. and it is ordered to be certified.

Apr 10
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind Abraham, a free mulatto boy, to Henry Forrer. He is three years old June 27 last.

May 7
- Sally Miller, orphan of Philip chose Henry Barb Jr. as guardian.

Aug 14
- Daniel Strickler is appointed guardian to Magdalena Strickler, orphan of Magdalena, dec. under age 14.

Sept 10
- John Black (Swartz) is appointed guardian to Jacob Reedy, John Reedy, Abraham Reedy and Philip Reedy, orphans of John Reedy, dec. under 14.

Oct 8
- Polly Cunningham chose Beverly Tharp as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind John Baughman, orphan of John, to Jacob Savage. The order binding him to Henry Spitzer is rescinded. (see Mar. 1809)


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