Farmer; owned Grist and Saw Mills.
Son of John Lay and Johanna Henry.
1st married 14 Jun 1821 by Rev J Shull to Anna Maria Henry.
2nd married to Elizabeth Gutshall.
22 Apr 1820: Henry LEH confirmed by Rv J. P. HALL, Mifflin Tp, Cumb Co, PA (Zeigler's Luth Ch records).
14 Jun 1821: Henry LAY m. Ann Maria HENRY this morning by Rv J. SHULL, both from Toboyne Tp, Perry Co, PA (Landisburg PERRY FORESTER news).
17 Jun 1826 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-417):
Jno HENRY Sr et ux & wife Eva Margaret of Toboyne Tp, to Geo ANDERSON and Henry LAY, both of Toboyne Tp, for $1000
1826-28 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LEY, 100 acres of patent land @ 2 + 1 grist mill @ 50 + 1 saw mill @ 25 + 1 mare @15 + 1 cow @ 8 = $298 tax value.
1830 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, farmer, and Geo ANDERSON, blacksmith in county, 100 acres of patent land @ 7 + 1 grist mill + 200 + 1 saw mill @ 100 + 1 horse @ 30 + 2 cows @ 8 + Occ (farmer) @ 50 = $1104 tax value.
28 Sep 1830 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-418):
Geo ANDERSON et ux wife Sarah to Henry LAY for $500
1830 Census, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA:
HOH Henry LEY
males:
1 b bet 1800-1810 (Henry Lay 1801-)
1 b bet 1825-1830 (John H Lay 1828-)
females:
1 b bef 1790-1800 (Anna Maria Henry 1798-)
2 b bet 1820-1825 (Catharine Lay, Mary Ann Lay 1824-)
1 b bet 1825-1830 (Sarah Lay 1825-)
1830 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LOY and G. ANDERSON, 100 acres of mountain patent land @ 7 + 1 grist mill @ 200 + 1 saw mill @ 100 + 1 horse @ 30 + 3 cows @ 8 + Occ (farmer) @ 50 = $1104 tax value.
1831 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 101 acres of patent land @ 2 + 1 grist mill @ 100 + 1 saw mill @ 50 + 1 horse @ 20 + 4 cows @ 8 = $404 tax value.
25 Mar 1833 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-420):
Henry LAY et ux wife Mary of Toboyne Tp to B. SALSBURG, 103 acres in Toboyne Tp, Perry Co, PA, for $4560; originally belonged to Christian HENRY, then John HENRY, Sr, then Geo. ANDERSON and Henry LAY
1836 Madison Tp formed from Toboyne Tp.
1838 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, farmer, 25 acres of ridge land @ 5 + 75 acres of mountain land @ 0.60 + 1 horse @ 20 + 2 cows @ 20 = $210 tax value.
1840 Census, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
HOH Henry LAY
males:
1 b bet 1800-1810 (him)
2 b bet 1830-1835
females:
1 b bet 1770-1780 (possibly his mother Hannah)
1 b bet 1800-1810 (probably his wife Maria)
2 b bet 1820-1825
2 b bet 1825-1830
3 b bet 1835-1840
St. Peter's Lutheran Church Records, LDS film, 1298604
Cumberland Co., PA:
Daughter Lay, 1839
Henry Lay, b. 1/28/1842; bp. 6/24/1842
Henry and Mary Lay
1840-42 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 1.50 + 2 horses @ 50+ 4 cows @ 10 + Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $330 tax value.
1842 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 2, 2 horses @ 30, 3 cows @ 8, Occ (farmer) @
40 = $324 tax value.
1844 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 2 , 2 horses @ $30, 2 cows @ 8, Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $316 tax value.
1844 Jackson Tp formed from Toboyne Tp.
1846 Tax List, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 150 acres @ 2 + 2 horses @ 30 + 1 cow @ 8 = $368 tax value
1846 Subscribers to History Book, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
Henry Lay, John Lay, Andrew Lay Coon
(HIST AND TOPO OF DAUPHIN, CUMB..., I. D. Rupp, 1846)
1849 Tax List, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 140 acres w/bldgs @ 4, 4 horses @ 35, 2 cows @ 9, Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $611 tax value.
1849 Tax List, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
Henry LAY "of Jackson", 50 acres of ridge land @ 3 = $150 tax value.
1850 Census, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA (157/159):
HOH Henry LAY 1800- Perry Co PA, Farmer, RE $300
Wife Maria Lay 1798-. Perry Co PA
Mother Hannah Lay, 1770- Phila Co PA.
Children (All born Perry Co PA):
Mary Lay 1825-, John Lay 1829-, Sarah Lay 1830-, Hannah Lay 1832-, Samuel Lay 1835-, Elizabeth Lay 1837-, Anna Lay 1838-, George Lay 1844-
Other: Martha McNea 1795- Perry Co PA
Could not find Henry Lay in 1850 farm census in Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA so means that he did not produce at least $100 in produce in 1849.
1860 Census, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA (All b PA):
HOH Henry LAY 1807-, farmer, RE $1000, PP $ 930, cannot read or write English Wife Elizabeth 1818-, , cannot read or write English
Children: George 1845- (to 1st wife), Joseph 1853-, Wiliam 1855-
1863 PERRY CO ATLAS, G. M. Hopkins: H. LAY owned a bldg in Henry's Valley, Jackson Tp, Perry Co, PA (owned by N. MILLER on 1877 PERRY CO ATLAS). H. LAY owned a bldg in Henry's Valley, Madison Tp, Perry Co, PA (owned by J. CLOUSE on 1877 PERRY CO ATLAS). Both of the above adjoining tracts were owned by Henry LAY.
27 Jul 1865 Deed,Perry Co PA courthouse (X-I-224)
Henry LAY of Toboyne Tp to John LAY of Wheatfield Tp, Perry Co, PA, land in Madison Tp for $250, located with Jacob LAY land on east, Blue Mt on South, North Mt on North, along a line between Madison and Toboyne Tps, from Frederick KEINER and wife by deed to Henry LAY on Aug 1844
1866 Inventory, Perry Co PA courthouse:
Henry Lay
According to Jerry Clouse, his inventory lists Gold
PA PROBATE RECORDS 1683-1994, PERRY CO PA:
Orphans' Court Dockets 1820-1869:
Vol I 1865-1869 Online Image (OI) 342:
OI 434 p 148 #55 18 Oct 1866 Petition of Elizabeth widow of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp, Danl Gutshall appd for guardian of her minor children under age 14, Joseph & William Lay, Filed 5 Aug 1867, Bond filed 19 Dec 1867
OI 455 p 188-189 #114 6 Aug 1866 Petition of son John Lay of Madison Tp representing father Henry Lay decd (died intestate 10 Jun 1866) of Jackson Tp who left a widow Elizabeth & 10 children: John, Samuel, Margaret (married Godfried Shulties), Mary (married Shumaker), Sarah (married Adam Greiger of Newburg, Cumberland Co), Hannah (married Henry Sheaffer of Stryker, Williams Co OH), Elizabeth (married Henry Evans), Annie Lay, Joseph, William decd (left 4 children), Catharine decd (married John Stum & children: Matilda, Samuel, James, John).
Henry Lay decd had 150 acres in Jackson Tp, 75 acres owhich cleared with 2 story log house, log barn, spring house, apple orchard & other fruit trees.
Since the parties cannot agree on the land division, petition the court to make division
14 Aug 1866 Awarded writ of partition published in newspaper.
OI 462 p 202 #11 29 Oct 1866 Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp, 10 Jul 1866 appraisement of goods taken by widow Elizabeth confirmed &131.50.
OI 471 p 218-219 #52 29 Oct 1866 Inquisition at dwelling of Henry Lay decd (died 18 Oct 1866) of Jackson Tp, bounded by Jacob Clouse on West, Samuel Suppers on North & South, & JohnLay on East containing 150 acres at $3.70/acre. Heirs to appear on 1st day of next Court to accept or refuse the inquisition of valuation for being sold
Rule on heirs confirmed 9 Nov 1866.
OI 492 p 261-261 #67 Jan 1867 Real estate of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp awarded to heir Saml A Lay:
Value of RE @ $370/acre + $550.00
Direct cost of proceedings in partition:
Court Costs $494.95
Widow Elizabeth $164.98 ½
11 Heirs $329.96 2/8 = $29.99 2/3 each heir
4 grandchildren $29.99 2/3 + $7.50 each
After death of widow: Each heir $14.99 2/3 & each of 4 grandchildren of Catharine Stum $2.75
OI 493 p 262-263 7 Jan 1867
Commonwealth of PA vs Samuel A Lay (his Mark) & David Morrison Jr (both held in $1100.00):
Samuel A Lay shall pay Elizabeth Lay widow of Henry Lay decd annually starting 7 Jan 1868 the interest accruing $164.98 1/3 during her lifetime, then the principal of $64.98 to the heirs of Henry Lay decd:
John Lay, Godfried & Margaret Lay Shulties, John & Mary Lay Shoemaker, Adam & Sarah Lay Greiger, Henry & Hannah Lay Sheaffer, Abraham & Elizabeth Lay Evans, Annie Lay, Joseph Lay, Wm Lay or the guardian Daniel Gutshall of Joseph & Wm Lay if in minority and $14.99 2/3. To Matilda, Samuel & James, children of Catherine Stum decd or john Stum their guardian in their minority $3.75. Further to all $29.99 2/3 to each on 1 Jan 1868. Also to children of Catharine Stum or their guardian $7.50 each 7 Jan 1868
OI 532 p 339 #16 5 Aug 1867 Objections filed by B F Junkin Esq attorney for John Shoemaker, wife & other heirs in 1st partial acct of George W Sheaffer Adm of estate of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp referred to an auditor to report 24 Aug 1867
Account in Administration Docket D p 9, Sep 1867 due $1280.12.
OI 533-565 searched p 370s 1867 (Could not find)
Henry Lay decd, 1st partial acct of George W Sheaffer Adm by consent confirmed
PA PROBATE RECORDS 1683-1994, PERRY CO PA:
Registers & Orphans Ct Record Index 1820-1950:
Online Image 346 & 348-349:
John Lay #26 1/2
Henry Lay of Jackson Tp #121
29 Oct 1866 Orphans Court Record, Jackson Tp, Perry Co, PA (#121, Perry Co PA Courthouse):
RE of Henry LAY dec'd, late of Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA, 150 acres, $4500
Widow Elizabeth
Children:
John Lay; Samuel Lay; Margaret intermarried w/Godfried Shulties; Mary intermarried w/Shoemaker; Sarah intermarried w/Adam Greiger, near Newburg Cumberland Co PA; Hannah intermarried w/Henry Sheaffer, Stryker, Williams Co OH; Elizabeth intermarried w/Henry Evans; Annie Lay.
Decedant's minor children Joseph Lay and William Lay and his four minor grandchildren ( Matilda, Samuel, James, John) of dec'd dau Catharine Stum intermarried w/John Stum have no guardians appointed.
1876 Deed: Joseph LAY, minor son of Henry LAY, dec'd, to Daniel GUTSHALL, guardian of estate (K-2-304, Perry Co Courthse).
1876 Deed: William LAY, minor son of Henry LAY, dec'd, to Daniel GUTSHALL, guardian of estate (K-2-305, Perry Co Courthse).
1877 PERRY CO ATLAS, Beach Nichols: J. LAY bldg is shown in Henry's Valley.
1910 Deed, Perry Co PA (79-210):
Henry LAY dec'd heirs to Matilda J. HAZEL from deed to John Lay dated 27 Jul 1865 for land in Madison Tp, Perry Co PA, lists the following Henry Lay family members:
Elizabeth LAY, widow
Children:
John Lay, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA
Samuel Lay & Elizabeth Evans, Tyrone Tp, Perry Co PA
Margaret Shulties, Plainfield, Cumberland Co PA
Sarah Grieger, Carroll Tp, Perry Co PA
Hannah Sheaffer, Defiance OH
Joseph Lay & William Lay, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Mary Shoemaker:
Jacob Shoemaker & Sarah Ellen Shannon, Blaine, Perry Co PA
James Shoemaker, Andersonburg, Perry Co PA
Hannah Sheaffer, Defiance OH
Matilda Bower, Bloomfield Boro, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Annie Henry:
Emma Heberlick, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co PA
Minerva McQuay & Daisy Stitzel, New Germantown, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Catharine Stum:
Matilda Stum & James Stum, Loysville, Perry Co PA
Samuel Stum, Rossville, Shawnee Co KS
John Stum, Blaine, Perry Co PA
Will, Perry Co PA courthouse (#121):
Henry Lay of Jackson Tp
From Mary Bowers Teeter:
In the will of Henry Lay, who was Mary Ann's father, her children by John
Shoemaker are listed, but not Ellen or George.
1910 Perry Co Deed (#790210), will of Henry Lay, and the 29 Oct 1866 Perry Co Orphans Court #121 Evaluation of real estate of Henry Lay lists "Mary, intermarried with Shoemaker."
1877 PERRY CO ATLAS, Beach Nichols: His son was Samuel LAY (1835-1915). S. LAY residence shown in Kennedy's Valley, Tyrone Tp, Perry Co, PA. Family from York or Lancaster County and received a land grant in western end of Kennedys Valley (Lay' s Ridge) where they built a large log house. Their house foundation could still be seen in 1950 pn LAY's Ridge in the western end of Kennedy's Valley, Tyrone Tp, which ridge is named after the family.
Son of John Lay and Johanna Henry.
1st married 14 Jun 1821 by Rev J Shull to Anna Maria Henry.
2nd married to Elizabeth Gutshall.
22 Apr 1820: Henry LEH confirmed by Rv J. P. HALL, Mifflin Tp, Cumb Co, PA (Zeigler's Luth Ch records).
14 Jun 1821: Henry LAY m. Ann Maria HENRY this morning by Rv J. SHULL, both from Toboyne Tp, Perry Co, PA (Landisburg PERRY FORESTER news).
17 Jun 1826 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-417):
Jno HENRY Sr et ux & wife Eva Margaret of Toboyne Tp, to Geo ANDERSON and Henry LAY, both of Toboyne Tp, for $1000
1826-28 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LEY, 100 acres of patent land @ 2 + 1 grist mill @ 50 + 1 saw mill @ 25 + 1 mare @15 + 1 cow @ 8 = $298 tax value.
1830 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, farmer, and Geo ANDERSON, blacksmith in county, 100 acres of patent land @ 7 + 1 grist mill + 200 + 1 saw mill @ 100 + 1 horse @ 30 + 2 cows @ 8 + Occ (farmer) @ 50 = $1104 tax value.
28 Sep 1830 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-418):
Geo ANDERSON et ux wife Sarah to Henry LAY for $500
1830 Census, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA:
HOH Henry LEY
males:
1 b bet 1800-1810 (Henry Lay 1801-)
1 b bet 1825-1830 (John H Lay 1828-)
females:
1 b bef 1790-1800 (Anna Maria Henry 1798-)
2 b bet 1820-1825 (Catharine Lay, Mary Ann Lay 1824-)
1 b bet 1825-1830 (Sarah Lay 1825-)
1830 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LOY and G. ANDERSON, 100 acres of mountain patent land @ 7 + 1 grist mill @ 200 + 1 saw mill @ 100 + 1 horse @ 30 + 3 cows @ 8 + Occ (farmer) @ 50 = $1104 tax value.
1831 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 101 acres of patent land @ 2 + 1 grist mill @ 100 + 1 saw mill @ 50 + 1 horse @ 20 + 4 cows @ 8 = $404 tax value.
25 Mar 1833 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-420):
Henry LAY et ux wife Mary of Toboyne Tp to B. SALSBURG, 103 acres in Toboyne Tp, Perry Co, PA, for $4560; originally belonged to Christian HENRY, then John HENRY, Sr, then Geo. ANDERSON and Henry LAY
1836 Madison Tp formed from Toboyne Tp.
1838 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, farmer, 25 acres of ridge land @ 5 + 75 acres of mountain land @ 0.60 + 1 horse @ 20 + 2 cows @ 20 = $210 tax value.
1840 Census, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
HOH Henry LAY
males:
1 b bet 1800-1810 (him)
2 b bet 1830-1835
females:
1 b bet 1770-1780 (possibly his mother Hannah)
1 b bet 1800-1810 (probably his wife Maria)
2 b bet 1820-1825
2 b bet 1825-1830
3 b bet 1835-1840
St. Peter's Lutheran Church Records, LDS film, 1298604
Cumberland Co., PA:
Daughter Lay, 1839
Henry Lay, b. 1/28/1842; bp. 6/24/1842
Henry and Mary Lay
1840-42 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 1.50 + 2 horses @ 50+ 4 cows @ 10 + Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $330 tax value.
1842 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 2, 2 horses @ 30, 3 cows @ 8, Occ (farmer) @
40 = $324 tax value.
1844 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 2 , 2 horses @ $30, 2 cows @ 8, Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $316 tax value.
1844 Jackson Tp formed from Toboyne Tp.
1846 Tax List, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 150 acres @ 2 + 2 horses @ 30 + 1 cow @ 8 = $368 tax value
1846 Subscribers to History Book, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
Henry Lay, John Lay, Andrew Lay Coon
(HIST AND TOPO OF DAUPHIN, CUMB..., I. D. Rupp, 1846)
1849 Tax List, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 140 acres w/bldgs @ 4, 4 horses @ 35, 2 cows @ 9, Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $611 tax value.
1849 Tax List, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
Henry LAY "of Jackson", 50 acres of ridge land @ 3 = $150 tax value.
1850 Census, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA (157/159):
HOH Henry LAY 1800- Perry Co PA, Farmer, RE $300
Wife Maria Lay 1798-. Perry Co PA
Mother Hannah Lay, 1770- Phila Co PA.
Children (All born Perry Co PA):
Mary Lay 1825-, John Lay 1829-, Sarah Lay 1830-, Hannah Lay 1832-, Samuel Lay 1835-, Elizabeth Lay 1837-, Anna Lay 1838-, George Lay 1844-
Other: Martha McNea 1795- Perry Co PA
Could not find Henry Lay in 1850 farm census in Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA so means that he did not produce at least $100 in produce in 1849.
1860 Census, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA (All b PA):
HOH Henry LAY 1807-, farmer, RE $1000, PP $ 930, cannot read or write English Wife Elizabeth 1818-, , cannot read or write English
Children: George 1845- (to 1st wife), Joseph 1853-, Wiliam 1855-
1863 PERRY CO ATLAS, G. M. Hopkins: H. LAY owned a bldg in Henry's Valley, Jackson Tp, Perry Co, PA (owned by N. MILLER on 1877 PERRY CO ATLAS). H. LAY owned a bldg in Henry's Valley, Madison Tp, Perry Co, PA (owned by J. CLOUSE on 1877 PERRY CO ATLAS). Both of the above adjoining tracts were owned by Henry LAY.
27 Jul 1865 Deed,Perry Co PA courthouse (X-I-224)
Henry LAY of Toboyne Tp to John LAY of Wheatfield Tp, Perry Co, PA, land in Madison Tp for $250, located with Jacob LAY land on east, Blue Mt on South, North Mt on North, along a line between Madison and Toboyne Tps, from Frederick KEINER and wife by deed to Henry LAY on Aug 1844
1866 Inventory, Perry Co PA courthouse:
Henry Lay
According to Jerry Clouse, his inventory lists Gold
PA PROBATE RECORDS 1683-1994, PERRY CO PA:
Orphans' Court Dockets 1820-1869:
Vol I 1865-1869 Online Image (OI) 342:
OI 434 p 148 #55 18 Oct 1866 Petition of Elizabeth widow of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp, Danl Gutshall appd for guardian of her minor children under age 14, Joseph & William Lay, Filed 5 Aug 1867, Bond filed 19 Dec 1867
OI 455 p 188-189 #114 6 Aug 1866 Petition of son John Lay of Madison Tp representing father Henry Lay decd (died intestate 10 Jun 1866) of Jackson Tp who left a widow Elizabeth & 10 children: John, Samuel, Margaret (married Godfried Shulties), Mary (married Shumaker), Sarah (married Adam Greiger of Newburg, Cumberland Co), Hannah (married Henry Sheaffer of Stryker, Williams Co OH), Elizabeth (married Henry Evans), Annie Lay, Joseph, William decd (left 4 children), Catharine decd (married John Stum & children: Matilda, Samuel, James, John).
Henry Lay decd had 150 acres in Jackson Tp, 75 acres owhich cleared with 2 story log house, log barn, spring house, apple orchard & other fruit trees.
Since the parties cannot agree on the land division, petition the court to make division
14 Aug 1866 Awarded writ of partition published in newspaper.
OI 462 p 202 #11 29 Oct 1866 Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp, 10 Jul 1866 appraisement of goods taken by widow Elizabeth confirmed &131.50.
OI 471 p 218-219 #52 29 Oct 1866 Inquisition at dwelling of Henry Lay decd (died 18 Oct 1866) of Jackson Tp, bounded by Jacob Clouse on West, Samuel Suppers on North & South, & JohnLay on East containing 150 acres at $3.70/acre. Heirs to appear on 1st day of next Court to accept or refuse the inquisition of valuation for being sold
Rule on heirs confirmed 9 Nov 1866.
OI 492 p 261-261 #67 Jan 1867 Real estate of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp awarded to heir Saml A Lay:
Value of RE @ $370/acre + $550.00
Direct cost of proceedings in partition:
Court Costs $494.95
Widow Elizabeth $164.98 ½
11 Heirs $329.96 2/8 = $29.99 2/3 each heir
4 grandchildren $29.99 2/3 + $7.50 each
After death of widow: Each heir $14.99 2/3 & each of 4 grandchildren of Catharine Stum $2.75
OI 493 p 262-263 7 Jan 1867
Commonwealth of PA vs Samuel A Lay (his Mark) & David Morrison Jr (both held in $1100.00):
Samuel A Lay shall pay Elizabeth Lay widow of Henry Lay decd annually starting 7 Jan 1868 the interest accruing $164.98 1/3 during her lifetime, then the principal of $64.98 to the heirs of Henry Lay decd:
John Lay, Godfried & Margaret Lay Shulties, John & Mary Lay Shoemaker, Adam & Sarah Lay Greiger, Henry & Hannah Lay Sheaffer, Abraham & Elizabeth Lay Evans, Annie Lay, Joseph Lay, Wm Lay or the guardian Daniel Gutshall of Joseph & Wm Lay if in minority and $14.99 2/3. To Matilda, Samuel & James, children of Catherine Stum decd or john Stum their guardian in their minority $3.75. Further to all $29.99 2/3 to each on 1 Jan 1868. Also to children of Catharine Stum or their guardian $7.50 each 7 Jan 1868
OI 532 p 339 #16 5 Aug 1867 Objections filed by B F Junkin Esq attorney for John Shoemaker, wife & other heirs in 1st partial acct of George W Sheaffer Adm of estate of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp referred to an auditor to report 24 Aug 1867
Account in Administration Docket D p 9, Sep 1867 due $1280.12.
OI 533-565 searched p 370s 1867 (Could not find)
Henry Lay decd, 1st partial acct of George W Sheaffer Adm by consent confirmed
PA PROBATE RECORDS 1683-1994, PERRY CO PA:
Registers & Orphans Ct Record Index 1820-1950:
Online Image 346 & 348-349:
John Lay #26 1/2
Henry Lay of Jackson Tp #121
29 Oct 1866 Orphans Court Record, Jackson Tp, Perry Co, PA (#121, Perry Co PA Courthouse):
RE of Henry LAY dec'd, late of Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA, 150 acres, $4500
Widow Elizabeth
Children:
John Lay; Samuel Lay; Margaret intermarried w/Godfried Shulties; Mary intermarried w/Shoemaker; Sarah intermarried w/Adam Greiger, near Newburg Cumberland Co PA; Hannah intermarried w/Henry Sheaffer, Stryker, Williams Co OH; Elizabeth intermarried w/Henry Evans; Annie Lay.
Decedant's minor children Joseph Lay and William Lay and his four minor grandchildren ( Matilda, Samuel, James, John) of dec'd dau Catharine Stum intermarried w/John Stum have no guardians appointed.
1876 Deed: Joseph LAY, minor son of Henry LAY, dec'd, to Daniel GUTSHALL, guardian of estate (K-2-304, Perry Co Courthse).
1876 Deed: William LAY, minor son of Henry LAY, dec'd, to Daniel GUTSHALL, guardian of estate (K-2-305, Perry Co Courthse).
1877 PERRY CO ATLAS, Beach Nichols: J. LAY bldg is shown in Henry's Valley.
1910 Deed, Perry Co PA (79-210):
Henry LAY dec'd heirs to Matilda J. HAZEL from deed to John Lay dated 27 Jul 1865 for land in Madison Tp, Perry Co PA, lists the following Henry Lay family members:
Elizabeth LAY, widow
Children:
John Lay, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA
Samuel Lay & Elizabeth Evans, Tyrone Tp, Perry Co PA
Margaret Shulties, Plainfield, Cumberland Co PA
Sarah Grieger, Carroll Tp, Perry Co PA
Hannah Sheaffer, Defiance OH
Joseph Lay & William Lay, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Mary Shoemaker:
Jacob Shoemaker & Sarah Ellen Shannon, Blaine, Perry Co PA
James Shoemaker, Andersonburg, Perry Co PA
Hannah Sheaffer, Defiance OH
Matilda Bower, Bloomfield Boro, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Annie Henry:
Emma Heberlick, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co PA
Minerva McQuay & Daisy Stitzel, New Germantown, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Catharine Stum:
Matilda Stum & James Stum, Loysville, Perry Co PA
Samuel Stum, Rossville, Shawnee Co KS
John Stum, Blaine, Perry Co PA
Will, Perry Co PA courthouse (#121):
Henry Lay of Jackson Tp
From Mary Bowers Teeter:
In the will of Henry Lay, who was Mary Ann's father, her children by John
Shoemaker are listed, but not Ellen or George.
1910 Perry Co Deed (#790210), will of Henry Lay, and the 29 Oct 1866 Perry Co Orphans Court #121 Evaluation of real estate of Henry Lay lists "Mary, intermarried with Shoemaker."
1877 PERRY CO ATLAS, Beach Nichols: His son was Samuel LAY (1835-1915). S. LAY residence shown in Kennedy's Valley, Tyrone Tp, Perry Co, PA. Family from York or Lancaster County and received a land grant in western end of Kennedys Valley (Lay' s Ridge) where they built a large log house. Their house foundation could still be seen in 1950 pn LAY's Ridge in the western end of Kennedy's Valley, Tyrone Tp, which ridge is named after the family.
Farmer; owned Grist and Saw Mills.
Son of John Lay and Johanna Henry.
1st married 14 Jun 1821 by Rev J Shull to Anna Maria Henry.
2nd married to Elizabeth Gutshall.
22 Apr 1820: Henry LEH confirmed by Rv J. P. HALL, Mifflin Tp, Cumb Co, PA (Zeigler's Luth Ch records).
14 Jun 1821: Henry LAY m. Ann Maria HENRY this morning by Rv J. SHULL, both from Toboyne Tp, Perry Co, PA (Landisburg PERRY FORESTER news).
17 Jun 1826 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-417):
Jno HENRY Sr et ux & wife Eva Margaret of Toboyne Tp, to Geo ANDERSON and Henry LAY, both of Toboyne Tp, for $1000
1826-28 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LEY, 100 acres of patent land @ 2 + 1 grist mill @ 50 + 1 saw mill @ 25 + 1 mare @15 + 1 cow @ 8 = $298 tax value.
1830 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, farmer, and Geo ANDERSON, blacksmith in county, 100 acres of patent land @ 7 + 1 grist mill + 200 + 1 saw mill @ 100 + 1 horse @ 30 + 2 cows @ 8 + Occ (farmer) @ 50 = $1104 tax value.
28 Sep 1830 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-418):
Geo ANDERSON et ux wife Sarah to Henry LAY for $500
1830 Census, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA:
HOH Henry LEY
males:
1 b bet 1800-1810 (Henry Lay 1801-)
1 b bet 1825-1830 (John H Lay 1828-)
females:
1 b bef 1790-1800 (Anna Maria Henry 1798-)
2 b bet 1820-1825 (Catharine Lay, Mary Ann Lay 1824-)
1 b bet 1825-1830 (Sarah Lay 1825-)
1830 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LOY and G. ANDERSON, 100 acres of mountain patent land @ 7 + 1 grist mill @ 200 + 1 saw mill @ 100 + 1 horse @ 30 + 3 cows @ 8 + Occ (farmer) @ 50 = $1104 tax value.
1831 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 101 acres of patent land @ 2 + 1 grist mill @ 100 + 1 saw mill @ 50 + 1 horse @ 20 + 4 cows @ 8 = $404 tax value.
25 Mar 1833 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-420):
Henry LAY et ux wife Mary of Toboyne Tp to B. SALSBURG, 103 acres in Toboyne Tp, Perry Co, PA, for $4560; originally belonged to Christian HENRY, then John HENRY, Sr, then Geo. ANDERSON and Henry LAY
1836 Madison Tp formed from Toboyne Tp.
1838 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, farmer, 25 acres of ridge land @ 5 + 75 acres of mountain land @ 0.60 + 1 horse @ 20 + 2 cows @ 20 = $210 tax value.
1840 Census, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
HOH Henry LAY
males:
1 b bet 1800-1810 (him)
2 b bet 1830-1835
females:
1 b bet 1770-1780 (possibly his mother Hannah)
1 b bet 1800-1810 (probably his wife Maria)
2 b bet 1820-1825
2 b bet 1825-1830
3 b bet 1835-1840
St. Peter's Lutheran Church Records, LDS film, 1298604
Cumberland Co., PA:
Daughter Lay, 1839
Henry Lay, b. 1/28/1842; bp. 6/24/1842
Henry and Mary Lay
1840-42 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 1.50 + 2 horses @ 50+ 4 cows @ 10 + Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $330 tax value.
1842 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 2, 2 horses @ 30, 3 cows @ 8, Occ (farmer) @
40 = $324 tax value.
1844 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 2 , 2 horses @ $30, 2 cows @ 8, Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $316 tax value.
1844 Jackson Tp formed from Toboyne Tp.
1846 Tax List, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 150 acres @ 2 + 2 horses @ 30 + 1 cow @ 8 = $368 tax value
1846 Subscribers to History Book, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
Henry Lay, John Lay, Andrew Lay Coon
(HIST AND TOPO OF DAUPHIN, CUMB..., I. D. Rupp, 1846)
1849 Tax List, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 140 acres w/bldgs @ 4, 4 horses @ 35, 2 cows @ 9, Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $611 tax value.
1849 Tax List, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
Henry LAY "of Jackson", 50 acres of ridge land @ 3 = $150 tax value.
1850 Census, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA (157/159):
HOH Henry LAY 1800- Perry Co PA, Farmer, RE $300
Wife Maria Lay 1798-. Perry Co PA
Mother Hannah Lay, 1770- Phila Co PA.
Children (All born Perry Co PA):
Mary Lay 1825-, John Lay 1829-, Sarah Lay 1830-, Hannah Lay 1832-, Samuel Lay 1835-, Elizabeth Lay 1837-, Anna Lay 1838-, George Lay 1844-
Other: Martha McNea 1795- Perry Co PA
Could not find Henry Lay in 1850 farm census in Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA so means that he did not produce at least $100 in produce in 1849.
1860 Census, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA (All b PA):
HOH Henry LAY 1807-, farmer, RE $1000, PP $ 930, cannot read or write English Wife Elizabeth 1818-, , cannot read or write English
Children: George 1845- (to 1st wife), Joseph 1853-, Wiliam 1855-
1863 PERRY CO ATLAS, G. M. Hopkins: H. LAY owned a bldg in Henry's Valley, Jackson Tp, Perry Co, PA (owned by N. MILLER on 1877 PERRY CO ATLAS). H. LAY owned a bldg in Henry's Valley, Madison Tp, Perry Co, PA (owned by J. CLOUSE on 1877 PERRY CO ATLAS). Both of the above adjoining tracts were owned by Henry LAY.
27 Jul 1865 Deed,Perry Co PA courthouse (X-I-224)
Henry LAY of Toboyne Tp to John LAY of Wheatfield Tp, Perry Co, PA, land in Madison Tp for $250, located with Jacob LAY land on east, Blue Mt on South, North Mt on North, along a line between Madison and Toboyne Tps, from Frederick KEINER and wife by deed to Henry LAY on Aug 1844
1866 Inventory, Perry Co PA courthouse:
Henry Lay
According to Jerry Clouse, his inventory lists Gold
PA PROBATE RECORDS 1683-1994, PERRY CO PA:
Orphans' Court Dockets 1820-1869:
Vol I 1865-1869 Online Image (OI) 342:
OI 434 p 148 #55 18 Oct 1866 Petition of Elizabeth widow of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp, Danl Gutshall appd for guardian of her minor children under age 14, Joseph & William Lay, Filed 5 Aug 1867, Bond filed 19 Dec 1867
OI 455 p 188-189 #114 6 Aug 1866 Petition of son John Lay of Madison Tp representing father Henry Lay decd (died intestate 10 Jun 1866) of Jackson Tp who left a widow Elizabeth & 10 children: John, Samuel, Margaret (married Godfried Shulties), Mary (married Shumaker), Sarah (married Adam Greiger of Newburg, Cumberland Co), Hannah (married Henry Sheaffer of Stryker, Williams Co OH), Elizabeth (married Henry Evans), Annie Lay, Joseph, William decd (left 4 children), Catharine decd (married John Stum & children: Matilda, Samuel, James, John).
Henry Lay decd had 150 acres in Jackson Tp, 75 acres owhich cleared with 2 story log house, log barn, spring house, apple orchard & other fruit trees.
Since the parties cannot agree on the land division, petition the court to make division
14 Aug 1866 Awarded writ of partition published in newspaper.
OI 462 p 202 #11 29 Oct 1866 Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp, 10 Jul 1866 appraisement of goods taken by widow Elizabeth confirmed &131.50.
OI 471 p 218-219 #52 29 Oct 1866 Inquisition at dwelling of Henry Lay decd (died 18 Oct 1866) of Jackson Tp, bounded by Jacob Clouse on West, Samuel Suppers on North & South, & JohnLay on East containing 150 acres at $3.70/acre. Heirs to appear on 1st day of next Court to accept or refuse the inquisition of valuation for being sold
Rule on heirs confirmed 9 Nov 1866.
OI 492 p 261-261 #67 Jan 1867 Real estate of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp awarded to heir Saml A Lay:
Value of RE @ $370/acre + $550.00
Direct cost of proceedings in partition:
Court Costs $494.95
Widow Elizabeth $164.98 ½
11 Heirs $329.96 2/8 = $29.99 2/3 each heir
4 grandchildren $29.99 2/3 + $7.50 each
After death of widow: Each heir $14.99 2/3 & each of 4 grandchildren of Catharine Stum $2.75
OI 493 p 262-263 7 Jan 1867
Commonwealth of PA vs Samuel A Lay (his Mark) & David Morrison Jr (both held in $1100.00):
Samuel A Lay shall pay Elizabeth Lay widow of Henry Lay decd annually starting 7 Jan 1868 the interest accruing $164.98 1/3 during her lifetime, then the principal of $64.98 to the heirs of Henry Lay decd:
John Lay, Godfried & Margaret Lay Shulties, John & Mary Lay Shoemaker, Adam & Sarah Lay Greiger, Henry & Hannah Lay Sheaffer, Abraham & Elizabeth Lay Evans, Annie Lay, Joseph Lay, Wm Lay or the guardian Daniel Gutshall of Joseph & Wm Lay if in minority and $14.99 2/3. To Matilda, Samuel & James, children of Catherine Stum decd or john Stum their guardian in their minority $3.75. Further to all $29.99 2/3 to each on 1 Jan 1868. Also to children of Catharine Stum or their guardian $7.50 each 7 Jan 1868
OI 532 p 339 #16 5 Aug 1867 Objections filed by B F Junkin Esq attorney for John Shoemaker, wife & other heirs in 1st partial acct of George W Sheaffer Adm of estate of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp referred to an auditor to report 24 Aug 1867
Account in Administration Docket D p 9, Sep 1867 due $1280.12.
OI 533-565 searched p 370s 1867 (Could not find)
Henry Lay decd, 1st partial acct of George W Sheaffer Adm by consent confirmed
PA PROBATE RECORDS 1683-1994, PERRY CO PA:
Registers & Orphans Ct Record Index 1820-1950:
Online Image 346 & 348-349:
John Lay #26 1/2
Henry Lay of Jackson Tp #121
29 Oct 1866 Orphans Court Record, Jackson Tp, Perry Co, PA (#121, Perry Co PA Courthouse):
RE of Henry LAY dec'd, late of Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA, 150 acres, $4500
Widow Elizabeth
Children:
John Lay; Samuel Lay; Margaret intermarried w/Godfried Shulties; Mary intermarried w/Shoemaker; Sarah intermarried w/Adam Greiger, near Newburg Cumberland Co PA; Hannah intermarried w/Henry Sheaffer, Stryker, Williams Co OH; Elizabeth intermarried w/Henry Evans; Annie Lay.
Decedant's minor children Joseph Lay and William Lay and his four minor grandchildren ( Matilda, Samuel, James, John) of dec'd dau Catharine Stum intermarried w/John Stum have no guardians appointed.
1876 Deed: Joseph LAY, minor son of Henry LAY, dec'd, to Daniel GUTSHALL, guardian of estate (K-2-304, Perry Co Courthse).
1876 Deed: William LAY, minor son of Henry LAY, dec'd, to Daniel GUTSHALL, guardian of estate (K-2-305, Perry Co Courthse).
1877 PERRY CO ATLAS, Beach Nichols: J. LAY bldg is shown in Henry's Valley.
1910 Deed, Perry Co PA (79-210):
Henry LAY dec'd heirs to Matilda J. HAZEL from deed to John Lay dated 27 Jul 1865 for land in Madison Tp, Perry Co PA, lists the following Henry Lay family members:
Elizabeth LAY, widow
Children:
John Lay, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA
Samuel Lay & Elizabeth Evans, Tyrone Tp, Perry Co PA
Margaret Shulties, Plainfield, Cumberland Co PA
Sarah Grieger, Carroll Tp, Perry Co PA
Hannah Sheaffer, Defiance OH
Joseph Lay & William Lay, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Mary Shoemaker:
Jacob Shoemaker & Sarah Ellen Shannon, Blaine, Perry Co PA
James Shoemaker, Andersonburg, Perry Co PA
Hannah Sheaffer, Defiance OH
Matilda Bower, Bloomfield Boro, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Annie Henry:
Emma Heberlick, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co PA
Minerva McQuay & Daisy Stitzel, New Germantown, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Catharine Stum:
Matilda Stum & James Stum, Loysville, Perry Co PA
Samuel Stum, Rossville, Shawnee Co KS
John Stum, Blaine, Perry Co PA
Will, Perry Co PA courthouse (#121):
Henry Lay of Jackson Tp
From Mary Bowers Teeter:
In the will of Henry Lay, who was Mary Ann's father, her children by John
Shoemaker are listed, but not Ellen or George.
1910 Perry Co Deed (#790210), will of Henry Lay, and the 29 Oct 1866 Perry Co Orphans Court #121 Evaluation of real estate of Henry Lay lists "Mary, intermarried with Shoemaker."
1877 PERRY CO ATLAS, Beach Nichols: His son was Samuel LAY (1835-1915). S. LAY residence shown in Kennedy's Valley, Tyrone Tp, Perry Co, PA. Family from York or Lancaster County and received a land grant in western end of Kennedys Valley (Lay' s Ridge) where they built a large log house. Their house foundation could still be seen in 1950 pn LAY's Ridge in the western end of Kennedy's Valley, Tyrone Tp, which ridge is named after the family.
Son of John Lay and Johanna Henry.
1st married 14 Jun 1821 by Rev J Shull to Anna Maria Henry.
2nd married to Elizabeth Gutshall.
22 Apr 1820: Henry LEH confirmed by Rv J. P. HALL, Mifflin Tp, Cumb Co, PA (Zeigler's Luth Ch records).
14 Jun 1821: Henry LAY m. Ann Maria HENRY this morning by Rv J. SHULL, both from Toboyne Tp, Perry Co, PA (Landisburg PERRY FORESTER news).
17 Jun 1826 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-417):
Jno HENRY Sr et ux & wife Eva Margaret of Toboyne Tp, to Geo ANDERSON and Henry LAY, both of Toboyne Tp, for $1000
1826-28 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LEY, 100 acres of patent land @ 2 + 1 grist mill @ 50 + 1 saw mill @ 25 + 1 mare @15 + 1 cow @ 8 = $298 tax value.
1830 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, farmer, and Geo ANDERSON, blacksmith in county, 100 acres of patent land @ 7 + 1 grist mill + 200 + 1 saw mill @ 100 + 1 horse @ 30 + 2 cows @ 8 + Occ (farmer) @ 50 = $1104 tax value.
28 Sep 1830 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-418):
Geo ANDERSON et ux wife Sarah to Henry LAY for $500
1830 Census, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA:
HOH Henry LEY
males:
1 b bet 1800-1810 (Henry Lay 1801-)
1 b bet 1825-1830 (John H Lay 1828-)
females:
1 b bef 1790-1800 (Anna Maria Henry 1798-)
2 b bet 1820-1825 (Catharine Lay, Mary Ann Lay 1824-)
1 b bet 1825-1830 (Sarah Lay 1825-)
1830 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LOY and G. ANDERSON, 100 acres of mountain patent land @ 7 + 1 grist mill @ 200 + 1 saw mill @ 100 + 1 horse @ 30 + 3 cows @ 8 + Occ (farmer) @ 50 = $1104 tax value.
1831 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 101 acres of patent land @ 2 + 1 grist mill @ 100 + 1 saw mill @ 50 + 1 horse @ 20 + 4 cows @ 8 = $404 tax value.
25 Mar 1833 Deed, Perry Co PA Courthouse (L-I-420):
Henry LAY et ux wife Mary of Toboyne Tp to B. SALSBURG, 103 acres in Toboyne Tp, Perry Co, PA, for $4560; originally belonged to Christian HENRY, then John HENRY, Sr, then Geo. ANDERSON and Henry LAY
1836 Madison Tp formed from Toboyne Tp.
1838 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, farmer, 25 acres of ridge land @ 5 + 75 acres of mountain land @ 0.60 + 1 horse @ 20 + 2 cows @ 20 = $210 tax value.
1840 Census, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
HOH Henry LAY
males:
1 b bet 1800-1810 (him)
2 b bet 1830-1835
females:
1 b bet 1770-1780 (possibly his mother Hannah)
1 b bet 1800-1810 (probably his wife Maria)
2 b bet 1820-1825
2 b bet 1825-1830
3 b bet 1835-1840
St. Peter's Lutheran Church Records, LDS film, 1298604
Cumberland Co., PA:
Daughter Lay, 1839
Henry Lay, b. 1/28/1842; bp. 6/24/1842
Henry and Mary Lay
1840-42 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 1.50 + 2 horses @ 50+ 4 cows @ 10 + Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $330 tax value.
1842 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 2, 2 horses @ 30, 3 cows @ 8, Occ (farmer) @
40 = $324 tax value.
1844 Tax List, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 100 acres @ 2 , 2 horses @ $30, 2 cows @ 8, Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $316 tax value.
1844 Jackson Tp formed from Toboyne Tp.
1846 Tax List, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 150 acres @ 2 + 2 horses @ 30 + 1 cow @ 8 = $368 tax value
1846 Subscribers to History Book, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
Henry Lay, John Lay, Andrew Lay Coon
(HIST AND TOPO OF DAUPHIN, CUMB..., I. D. Rupp, 1846)
1849 Tax List, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA Courthouse:
Henry LAY, 140 acres w/bldgs @ 4, 4 horses @ 35, 2 cows @ 9, Occ (farmer) @ 40 = $611 tax value.
1849 Tax List, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA:
Henry LAY "of Jackson", 50 acres of ridge land @ 3 = $150 tax value.
1850 Census, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA (157/159):
HOH Henry LAY 1800- Perry Co PA, Farmer, RE $300
Wife Maria Lay 1798-. Perry Co PA
Mother Hannah Lay, 1770- Phila Co PA.
Children (All born Perry Co PA):
Mary Lay 1825-, John Lay 1829-, Sarah Lay 1830-, Hannah Lay 1832-, Samuel Lay 1835-, Elizabeth Lay 1837-, Anna Lay 1838-, George Lay 1844-
Other: Martha McNea 1795- Perry Co PA
Could not find Henry Lay in 1850 farm census in Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA so means that he did not produce at least $100 in produce in 1849.
1860 Census, Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA (All b PA):
HOH Henry LAY 1807-, farmer, RE $1000, PP $ 930, cannot read or write English Wife Elizabeth 1818-, , cannot read or write English
Children: George 1845- (to 1st wife), Joseph 1853-, Wiliam 1855-
1863 PERRY CO ATLAS, G. M. Hopkins: H. LAY owned a bldg in Henry's Valley, Jackson Tp, Perry Co, PA (owned by N. MILLER on 1877 PERRY CO ATLAS). H. LAY owned a bldg in Henry's Valley, Madison Tp, Perry Co, PA (owned by J. CLOUSE on 1877 PERRY CO ATLAS). Both of the above adjoining tracts were owned by Henry LAY.
27 Jul 1865 Deed,Perry Co PA courthouse (X-I-224)
Henry LAY of Toboyne Tp to John LAY of Wheatfield Tp, Perry Co, PA, land in Madison Tp for $250, located with Jacob LAY land on east, Blue Mt on South, North Mt on North, along a line between Madison and Toboyne Tps, from Frederick KEINER and wife by deed to Henry LAY on Aug 1844
1866 Inventory, Perry Co PA courthouse:
Henry Lay
According to Jerry Clouse, his inventory lists Gold
PA PROBATE RECORDS 1683-1994, PERRY CO PA:
Orphans' Court Dockets 1820-1869:
Vol I 1865-1869 Online Image (OI) 342:
OI 434 p 148 #55 18 Oct 1866 Petition of Elizabeth widow of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp, Danl Gutshall appd for guardian of her minor children under age 14, Joseph & William Lay, Filed 5 Aug 1867, Bond filed 19 Dec 1867
OI 455 p 188-189 #114 6 Aug 1866 Petition of son John Lay of Madison Tp representing father Henry Lay decd (died intestate 10 Jun 1866) of Jackson Tp who left a widow Elizabeth & 10 children: John, Samuel, Margaret (married Godfried Shulties), Mary (married Shumaker), Sarah (married Adam Greiger of Newburg, Cumberland Co), Hannah (married Henry Sheaffer of Stryker, Williams Co OH), Elizabeth (married Henry Evans), Annie Lay, Joseph, William decd (left 4 children), Catharine decd (married John Stum & children: Matilda, Samuel, James, John).
Henry Lay decd had 150 acres in Jackson Tp, 75 acres owhich cleared with 2 story log house, log barn, spring house, apple orchard & other fruit trees.
Since the parties cannot agree on the land division, petition the court to make division
14 Aug 1866 Awarded writ of partition published in newspaper.
OI 462 p 202 #11 29 Oct 1866 Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp, 10 Jul 1866 appraisement of goods taken by widow Elizabeth confirmed &131.50.
OI 471 p 218-219 #52 29 Oct 1866 Inquisition at dwelling of Henry Lay decd (died 18 Oct 1866) of Jackson Tp, bounded by Jacob Clouse on West, Samuel Suppers on North & South, & JohnLay on East containing 150 acres at $3.70/acre. Heirs to appear on 1st day of next Court to accept or refuse the inquisition of valuation for being sold
Rule on heirs confirmed 9 Nov 1866.
OI 492 p 261-261 #67 Jan 1867 Real estate of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp awarded to heir Saml A Lay:
Value of RE @ $370/acre + $550.00
Direct cost of proceedings in partition:
Court Costs $494.95
Widow Elizabeth $164.98 ½
11 Heirs $329.96 2/8 = $29.99 2/3 each heir
4 grandchildren $29.99 2/3 + $7.50 each
After death of widow: Each heir $14.99 2/3 & each of 4 grandchildren of Catharine Stum $2.75
OI 493 p 262-263 7 Jan 1867
Commonwealth of PA vs Samuel A Lay (his Mark) & David Morrison Jr (both held in $1100.00):
Samuel A Lay shall pay Elizabeth Lay widow of Henry Lay decd annually starting 7 Jan 1868 the interest accruing $164.98 1/3 during her lifetime, then the principal of $64.98 to the heirs of Henry Lay decd:
John Lay, Godfried & Margaret Lay Shulties, John & Mary Lay Shoemaker, Adam & Sarah Lay Greiger, Henry & Hannah Lay Sheaffer, Abraham & Elizabeth Lay Evans, Annie Lay, Joseph Lay, Wm Lay or the guardian Daniel Gutshall of Joseph & Wm Lay if in minority and $14.99 2/3. To Matilda, Samuel & James, children of Catherine Stum decd or john Stum their guardian in their minority $3.75. Further to all $29.99 2/3 to each on 1 Jan 1868. Also to children of Catharine Stum or their guardian $7.50 each 7 Jan 1868
OI 532 p 339 #16 5 Aug 1867 Objections filed by B F Junkin Esq attorney for John Shoemaker, wife & other heirs in 1st partial acct of George W Sheaffer Adm of estate of Henry Lay decd of Jackson Tp referred to an auditor to report 24 Aug 1867
Account in Administration Docket D p 9, Sep 1867 due $1280.12.
OI 533-565 searched p 370s 1867 (Could not find)
Henry Lay decd, 1st partial acct of George W Sheaffer Adm by consent confirmed
PA PROBATE RECORDS 1683-1994, PERRY CO PA:
Registers & Orphans Ct Record Index 1820-1950:
Online Image 346 & 348-349:
John Lay #26 1/2
Henry Lay of Jackson Tp #121
29 Oct 1866 Orphans Court Record, Jackson Tp, Perry Co, PA (#121, Perry Co PA Courthouse):
RE of Henry LAY dec'd, late of Jackson Tp, Perry Co PA, 150 acres, $4500
Widow Elizabeth
Children:
John Lay; Samuel Lay; Margaret intermarried w/Godfried Shulties; Mary intermarried w/Shoemaker; Sarah intermarried w/Adam Greiger, near Newburg Cumberland Co PA; Hannah intermarried w/Henry Sheaffer, Stryker, Williams Co OH; Elizabeth intermarried w/Henry Evans; Annie Lay.
Decedant's minor children Joseph Lay and William Lay and his four minor grandchildren ( Matilda, Samuel, James, John) of dec'd dau Catharine Stum intermarried w/John Stum have no guardians appointed.
1876 Deed: Joseph LAY, minor son of Henry LAY, dec'd, to Daniel GUTSHALL, guardian of estate (K-2-304, Perry Co Courthse).
1876 Deed: William LAY, minor son of Henry LAY, dec'd, to Daniel GUTSHALL, guardian of estate (K-2-305, Perry Co Courthse).
1877 PERRY CO ATLAS, Beach Nichols: J. LAY bldg is shown in Henry's Valley.
1910 Deed, Perry Co PA (79-210):
Henry LAY dec'd heirs to Matilda J. HAZEL from deed to John Lay dated 27 Jul 1865 for land in Madison Tp, Perry Co PA, lists the following Henry Lay family members:
Elizabeth LAY, widow
Children:
John Lay, Madison Tp, Perry Co PA
Samuel Lay & Elizabeth Evans, Tyrone Tp, Perry Co PA
Margaret Shulties, Plainfield, Cumberland Co PA
Sarah Grieger, Carroll Tp, Perry Co PA
Hannah Sheaffer, Defiance OH
Joseph Lay & William Lay, Toboyne Tp, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Mary Shoemaker:
Jacob Shoemaker & Sarah Ellen Shannon, Blaine, Perry Co PA
James Shoemaker, Andersonburg, Perry Co PA
Hannah Sheaffer, Defiance OH
Matilda Bower, Bloomfield Boro, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Annie Henry:
Emma Heberlick, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co PA
Minerva McQuay & Daisy Stitzel, New Germantown, Perry Co PA
Children of dec'd dau Catharine Stum:
Matilda Stum & James Stum, Loysville, Perry Co PA
Samuel Stum, Rossville, Shawnee Co KS
John Stum, Blaine, Perry Co PA
Will, Perry Co PA courthouse (#121):
Henry Lay of Jackson Tp
From Mary Bowers Teeter:
In the will of Henry Lay, who was Mary Ann's father, her children by John
Shoemaker are listed, but not Ellen or George.
1910 Perry Co Deed (#790210), will of Henry Lay, and the 29 Oct 1866 Perry Co Orphans Court #121 Evaluation of real estate of Henry Lay lists "Mary, intermarried with Shoemaker."
1877 PERRY CO ATLAS, Beach Nichols: His son was Samuel LAY (1835-1915). S. LAY residence shown in Kennedy's Valley, Tyrone Tp, Perry Co, PA. Family from York or Lancaster County and received a land grant in western end of Kennedys Valley (Lay' s Ridge) where they built a large log house. Their house foundation could still be seen in 1950 pn LAY's Ridge in the western end of Kennedy's Valley, Tyrone Tp, which ridge is named after the family.
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