Soldier--War of 1812
came to Ohio in 1805 from Hagerstown, MD.
wife Elizabeth Harter
married March 31, 1812 Stark County, Ohio
children:
Jacob H
George J
Margaret Bair (Spotts)
Abraham G.
Christena Bair Shafer
A family history book states this was the first marriage in Stark, Ohio. "Tradition says the marriage ceremony of the first couple was: You bromis to take te voman you holt by te hant to pe your vife, and tat you will shtick to her through hell-fire und dunder? Den I bronounce you man and voman, by Got!!"
source: EACH LIFE HAS ITS PLACE
Abraham died at age 45 in 1830. His Will was dated September 5, 1829. Brother in law Jacob Harter was the administrator. Abraham's inventory included 2 iron kettles and a Dutch oven, barrels, a weavers loom and gears, a spinning wheel, a plough, a wagon saddle and sheepskin, a black mare, a bay horse, walnut and poplar boards, Dresden ware and a wooden clock with case. The will is several handwritten pages. In 1833 Abraham's town lot was offered for sale, his children who were still minors, had Abraham's brothers and brother in laws as guardians, estate managers.
came to Ohio in 1805 from Hagerstown, MD.
wife Elizabeth Harter
married March 31, 1812 Stark County, Ohio
children:
Jacob H
George J
Margaret Bair (Spotts)
Abraham G.
Christena Bair Shafer
A family history book states this was the first marriage in Stark, Ohio. "Tradition says the marriage ceremony of the first couple was: You bromis to take te voman you holt by te hant to pe your vife, and tat you will shtick to her through hell-fire und dunder? Den I bronounce you man and voman, by Got!!"
source: EACH LIFE HAS ITS PLACE
Abraham died at age 45 in 1830. His Will was dated September 5, 1829. Brother in law Jacob Harter was the administrator. Abraham's inventory included 2 iron kettles and a Dutch oven, barrels, a weavers loom and gears, a spinning wheel, a plough, a wagon saddle and sheepskin, a black mare, a bay horse, walnut and poplar boards, Dresden ware and a wooden clock with case. The will is several handwritten pages. In 1833 Abraham's town lot was offered for sale, his children who were still minors, had Abraham's brothers and brother in laws as guardians, estate managers.
Soldier--War of 1812
came to Ohio in 1805 from Hagerstown, MD.
wife Elizabeth Harter
married March 31, 1812 Stark County, Ohio
children:
Jacob H
George J
Margaret Bair (Spotts)
Abraham G.
Christena Bair Shafer
A family history book states this was the first marriage in Stark, Ohio. "Tradition says the marriage ceremony of the first couple was: You bromis to take te voman you holt by te hant to pe your vife, and tat you will shtick to her through hell-fire und dunder? Den I bronounce you man and voman, by Got!!"
source: EACH LIFE HAS ITS PLACE
Abraham died at age 45 in 1830. His Will was dated September 5, 1829. Brother in law Jacob Harter was the administrator. Abraham's inventory included 2 iron kettles and a Dutch oven, barrels, a weavers loom and gears, a spinning wheel, a plough, a wagon saddle and sheepskin, a black mare, a bay horse, walnut and poplar boards, Dresden ware and a wooden clock with case. The will is several handwritten pages. In 1833 Abraham's town lot was offered for sale, his children who were still minors, had Abraham's brothers and brother in laws as guardians, estate managers.
came to Ohio in 1805 from Hagerstown, MD.
wife Elizabeth Harter
married March 31, 1812 Stark County, Ohio
children:
Jacob H
George J
Margaret Bair (Spotts)
Abraham G.
Christena Bair Shafer
A family history book states this was the first marriage in Stark, Ohio. "Tradition says the marriage ceremony of the first couple was: You bromis to take te voman you holt by te hant to pe your vife, and tat you will shtick to her through hell-fire und dunder? Den I bronounce you man and voman, by Got!!"
source: EACH LIFE HAS ITS PLACE
Abraham died at age 45 in 1830. His Will was dated September 5, 1829. Brother in law Jacob Harter was the administrator. Abraham's inventory included 2 iron kettles and a Dutch oven, barrels, a weavers loom and gears, a spinning wheel, a plough, a wagon saddle and sheepskin, a black mare, a bay horse, walnut and poplar boards, Dresden ware and a wooden clock with case. The will is several handwritten pages. In 1833 Abraham's town lot was offered for sale, his children who were still minors, had Abraham's brothers and brother in laws as guardians, estate managers.
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