John Henry Shoaf, Jr. was born in 1764 on the 25th day of November and baptized Johann Heinrich. Witnesses at the baptism were Heinrich Hegge and his legal house wife(Henry Jr. married Christina Sink of Jacob Sink, I. and Derrodea(Surname unknown)."
John Henry Shoaf, Jr., who was known as Henry Shoaf, Jr. served in the Revolutionary army. The first record of his military service was in 1780 or 1781 and at that time he was about 17. There is no detailed record of his military services in the Revolutionary War. The voucher # 7516 is the only proof. The many valuable records of those early days were neglected, left to rot, lost or destroyed. After the close of the war, following the ratification of the treaty September 3. 1783, the army was disbanded. The officers of the army received only a small part of the pay due them and the privates scarcely received anything. The long war left the country in a demoralized condition. From the North Carolina Department of Secretary of State, Land Grant Office: Book 67, page 74. Grant to Henry Shofe, 200 acres in Rowan County on Swearing Creek--beginning at the white oake the NE corner of Henry Shofe, Senior homestead lot etc. Entered July 23, 1784. Granted October 25, 1786. From the records of Rev. John Gottfried Arends: Henry Shoaf in 1778 at Aboots Creek Church took his (Lords Supper). Also Mariah Christina Zink in 1778 and at Abbotts Creek Church took her first (Lord's Supper)
From the McCubbins Collection:Book 18, Page 614, December 20, 1791 the state grants (#2049 at 10 pounds the 100 acres) to Henry Shoaf, Jr., 36 acres on Swearing Creek next to Benjamin Abbott, Daniel Waggoner, James Chaney and Philip Sowers. Henry Shoaf, Jr. predeceased his father. He met an untimely death in the fall of 1791 at the age of 27. His will bears the date of October 22, 1791, and since his will is short and to the point, he may have made it just prior to his death. In his will, Henry mentions his widow, Christena, by name but not his three sons. Following his death, Henry Shoaf, Sr. conveyed a 11 acre tract of land to Jacob Shoaf, George Shoaf, John Shoaf and Henry Shoaf, the heirs of Henry Shoaf, Jr. This clearly indicates that he had four sons instead of three, and while his will does not give their names, this deed does, and other records disclose that this is true. His fourth son, Henry, was born after his death in 1791.
From the Koch-Reeves Cemetery inscriptions of Davidson(Old Rowan) County, North Carolina:" Henry Shoaf, Jr. eldest son of Henry Shoaf, Sr. Pioneer lover of the chase and soldier of the Revolutionary War, a great hunter, he was accidentally killed by a fellow sportsman while in pursuit of a deer. He rests in the hallowed ground awaiting Resurrection. (1764-1791."
The last transaction of Henry Shoaf, Jr. is recorded from the McCubbins Collection, "Book 18, page 623: December 5, 1792. The State grants(#2073 at 10 pounds the 100 acres) to Henry Shoaf, Jr. 88 acres on Swearing Creek next John Coonce, Rudolph Younce, and Henry Shoaf." John Henr Shoaf, Jr. served in the Revolutionary War, probably under General Nathan Greene. May have participated in Greene's march through North Carolina against army of Lord Cornwallis that culminated in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781(John Henry would have been just 16). No detail record of his service exists other than his voucher # 7516.
"Henry, Jr, served in the Revolutionary Army and likely fought under General Nathaniel Green during his march thru North Carolina against the Army of Lord Cornwallis."
This is the information that was received from the DAR. I hope it might be of help to someone.
SHOAF Jr, Henry
Birth: NC 25 Nov 1764
Rank: Sol
Service: NC
Death: NC 1791
Patriot Pensioned: No
Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No
Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) Christianne Zink
On back of father & son Monument:
Henry Shoaf (Schaff) JR, eldest son, Pioneer, lover of the chase & soldier of the Revolutionary War, he was a great hunter and was accidentally killed by a fellow sportsman while in pursuit of deer. He rests in this hallowed ground awaiting the resurrection. 1764 - 1791
John Henry Shoaf, Jr., who was known as Henry Shoaf, Jr. served in the Revolutionary army. The first record of his military service was in 1780 or 1781 and at that time he was about 17. There is no detailed record of his military services in the Revolutionary War. The voucher # 7516 is the only proof. The many valuable records of those early days were neglected, left to rot, lost or destroyed. After the close of the war, following the ratification of the treaty September 3. 1783, the army was disbanded. The officers of the army received only a small part of the pay due them and the privates scarcely received anything. The long war left the country in a demoralized condition. From the North Carolina Department of Secretary of State, Land Grant Office: Book 67, page 74. Grant to Henry Shofe, 200 acres in Rowan County on Swearing Creek--beginning at the white oake the NE corner of Henry Shofe, Senior homestead lot etc. Entered July 23, 1784. Granted October 25, 1786. From the records of Rev. John Gottfried Arends: Henry Shoaf in 1778 at Aboots Creek Church took his (Lords Supper). Also Mariah Christina Zink in 1778 and at Abbotts Creek Church took her first (Lord's Supper)
From the McCubbins Collection:Book 18, Page 614, December 20, 1791 the state grants (#2049 at 10 pounds the 100 acres) to Henry Shoaf, Jr., 36 acres on Swearing Creek next to Benjamin Abbott, Daniel Waggoner, James Chaney and Philip Sowers. Henry Shoaf, Jr. predeceased his father. He met an untimely death in the fall of 1791 at the age of 27. His will bears the date of October 22, 1791, and since his will is short and to the point, he may have made it just prior to his death. In his will, Henry mentions his widow, Christena, by name but not his three sons. Following his death, Henry Shoaf, Sr. conveyed a 11 acre tract of land to Jacob Shoaf, George Shoaf, John Shoaf and Henry Shoaf, the heirs of Henry Shoaf, Jr. This clearly indicates that he had four sons instead of three, and while his will does not give their names, this deed does, and other records disclose that this is true. His fourth son, Henry, was born after his death in 1791.
From the Koch-Reeves Cemetery inscriptions of Davidson(Old Rowan) County, North Carolina:" Henry Shoaf, Jr. eldest son of Henry Shoaf, Sr. Pioneer lover of the chase and soldier of the Revolutionary War, a great hunter, he was accidentally killed by a fellow sportsman while in pursuit of a deer. He rests in the hallowed ground awaiting Resurrection. (1764-1791."
The last transaction of Henry Shoaf, Jr. is recorded from the McCubbins Collection, "Book 18, page 623: December 5, 1792. The State grants(#2073 at 10 pounds the 100 acres) to Henry Shoaf, Jr. 88 acres on Swearing Creek next John Coonce, Rudolph Younce, and Henry Shoaf." John Henr Shoaf, Jr. served in the Revolutionary War, probably under General Nathan Greene. May have participated in Greene's march through North Carolina against army of Lord Cornwallis that culminated in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781(John Henry would have been just 16). No detail record of his service exists other than his voucher # 7516.
"Henry, Jr, served in the Revolutionary Army and likely fought under General Nathaniel Green during his march thru North Carolina against the Army of Lord Cornwallis."
This is the information that was received from the DAR. I hope it might be of help to someone.
SHOAF Jr, Henry
Birth: NC 25 Nov 1764
Rank: Sol
Service: NC
Death: NC 1791
Patriot Pensioned: No
Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No
Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) Christianne Zink
On back of father & son Monument:
Henry Shoaf (Schaff) JR, eldest son, Pioneer, lover of the chase & soldier of the Revolutionary War, he was a great hunter and was accidentally killed by a fellow sportsman while in pursuit of deer. He rests in this hallowed ground awaiting the resurrection. 1764 - 1791
John Henry Shoaf, Jr. was born in 1764 on the 25th day of November and baptized Johann Heinrich. Witnesses at the baptism were Heinrich Hegge and his legal house wife(Henry Jr. married Christina Sink of Jacob Sink, I. and Derrodea(Surname unknown)."
John Henry Shoaf, Jr., who was known as Henry Shoaf, Jr. served in the Revolutionary army. The first record of his military service was in 1780 or 1781 and at that time he was about 17. There is no detailed record of his military services in the Revolutionary War. The voucher # 7516 is the only proof. The many valuable records of those early days were neglected, left to rot, lost or destroyed. After the close of the war, following the ratification of the treaty September 3. 1783, the army was disbanded. The officers of the army received only a small part of the pay due them and the privates scarcely received anything. The long war left the country in a demoralized condition. From the North Carolina Department of Secretary of State, Land Grant Office: Book 67, page 74. Grant to Henry Shofe, 200 acres in Rowan County on Swearing Creek--beginning at the white oake the NE corner of Henry Shofe, Senior homestead lot etc. Entered July 23, 1784. Granted October 25, 1786. From the records of Rev. John Gottfried Arends: Henry Shoaf in 1778 at Aboots Creek Church took his (Lords Supper). Also Mariah Christina Zink in 1778 and at Abbotts Creek Church took her first (Lord's Supper)
From the McCubbins Collection:Book 18, Page 614, December 20, 1791 the state grants (#2049 at 10 pounds the 100 acres) to Henry Shoaf, Jr., 36 acres on Swearing Creek next to Benjamin Abbott, Daniel Waggoner, James Chaney and Philip Sowers. Henry Shoaf, Jr. predeceased his father. He met an untimely death in the fall of 1791 at the age of 27. His will bears the date of October 22, 1791, and since his will is short and to the point, he may have made it just prior to his death. In his will, Henry mentions his widow, Christena, by name but not his three sons. Following his death, Henry Shoaf, Sr. conveyed a 11 acre tract of land to Jacob Shoaf, George Shoaf, John Shoaf and Henry Shoaf, the heirs of Henry Shoaf, Jr. This clearly indicates that he had four sons instead of three, and while his will does not give their names, this deed does, and other records disclose that this is true. His fourth son, Henry, was born after his death in 1791.
From the Koch-Reeves Cemetery inscriptions of Davidson(Old Rowan) County, North Carolina:" Henry Shoaf, Jr. eldest son of Henry Shoaf, Sr. Pioneer lover of the chase and soldier of the Revolutionary War, a great hunter, he was accidentally killed by a fellow sportsman while in pursuit of a deer. He rests in the hallowed ground awaiting Resurrection. (1764-1791."
The last transaction of Henry Shoaf, Jr. is recorded from the McCubbins Collection, "Book 18, page 623: December 5, 1792. The State grants(#2073 at 10 pounds the 100 acres) to Henry Shoaf, Jr. 88 acres on Swearing Creek next John Coonce, Rudolph Younce, and Henry Shoaf." John Henr Shoaf, Jr. served in the Revolutionary War, probably under General Nathan Greene. May have participated in Greene's march through North Carolina against army of Lord Cornwallis that culminated in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781(John Henry would have been just 16). No detail record of his service exists other than his voucher # 7516.
"Henry, Jr, served in the Revolutionary Army and likely fought under General Nathaniel Green during his march thru North Carolina against the Army of Lord Cornwallis."
This is the information that was received from the DAR. I hope it might be of help to someone.
SHOAF Jr, Henry
Birth: NC 25 Nov 1764
Rank: Sol
Service: NC
Death: NC 1791
Patriot Pensioned: No
Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No
Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) Christianne Zink
On back of father & son Monument:
Henry Shoaf (Schaff) JR, eldest son, Pioneer, lover of the chase & soldier of the Revolutionary War, he was a great hunter and was accidentally killed by a fellow sportsman while in pursuit of deer. He rests in this hallowed ground awaiting the resurrection. 1764 - 1791
John Henry Shoaf, Jr., who was known as Henry Shoaf, Jr. served in the Revolutionary army. The first record of his military service was in 1780 or 1781 and at that time he was about 17. There is no detailed record of his military services in the Revolutionary War. The voucher # 7516 is the only proof. The many valuable records of those early days were neglected, left to rot, lost or destroyed. After the close of the war, following the ratification of the treaty September 3. 1783, the army was disbanded. The officers of the army received only a small part of the pay due them and the privates scarcely received anything. The long war left the country in a demoralized condition. From the North Carolina Department of Secretary of State, Land Grant Office: Book 67, page 74. Grant to Henry Shofe, 200 acres in Rowan County on Swearing Creek--beginning at the white oake the NE corner of Henry Shofe, Senior homestead lot etc. Entered July 23, 1784. Granted October 25, 1786. From the records of Rev. John Gottfried Arends: Henry Shoaf in 1778 at Aboots Creek Church took his (Lords Supper). Also Mariah Christina Zink in 1778 and at Abbotts Creek Church took her first (Lord's Supper)
From the McCubbins Collection:Book 18, Page 614, December 20, 1791 the state grants (#2049 at 10 pounds the 100 acres) to Henry Shoaf, Jr., 36 acres on Swearing Creek next to Benjamin Abbott, Daniel Waggoner, James Chaney and Philip Sowers. Henry Shoaf, Jr. predeceased his father. He met an untimely death in the fall of 1791 at the age of 27. His will bears the date of October 22, 1791, and since his will is short and to the point, he may have made it just prior to his death. In his will, Henry mentions his widow, Christena, by name but not his three sons. Following his death, Henry Shoaf, Sr. conveyed a 11 acre tract of land to Jacob Shoaf, George Shoaf, John Shoaf and Henry Shoaf, the heirs of Henry Shoaf, Jr. This clearly indicates that he had four sons instead of three, and while his will does not give their names, this deed does, and other records disclose that this is true. His fourth son, Henry, was born after his death in 1791.
From the Koch-Reeves Cemetery inscriptions of Davidson(Old Rowan) County, North Carolina:" Henry Shoaf, Jr. eldest son of Henry Shoaf, Sr. Pioneer lover of the chase and soldier of the Revolutionary War, a great hunter, he was accidentally killed by a fellow sportsman while in pursuit of a deer. He rests in the hallowed ground awaiting Resurrection. (1764-1791."
The last transaction of Henry Shoaf, Jr. is recorded from the McCubbins Collection, "Book 18, page 623: December 5, 1792. The State grants(#2073 at 10 pounds the 100 acres) to Henry Shoaf, Jr. 88 acres on Swearing Creek next John Coonce, Rudolph Younce, and Henry Shoaf." John Henr Shoaf, Jr. served in the Revolutionary War, probably under General Nathan Greene. May have participated in Greene's march through North Carolina against army of Lord Cornwallis that culminated in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781(John Henry would have been just 16). No detail record of his service exists other than his voucher # 7516.
"Henry, Jr, served in the Revolutionary Army and likely fought under General Nathaniel Green during his march thru North Carolina against the Army of Lord Cornwallis."
This is the information that was received from the DAR. I hope it might be of help to someone.
SHOAF Jr, Henry
Birth: NC 25 Nov 1764
Rank: Sol
Service: NC
Death: NC 1791
Patriot Pensioned: No
Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No
Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) Christianne Zink
On back of father & son Monument:
Henry Shoaf (Schaff) JR, eldest son, Pioneer, lover of the chase & soldier of the Revolutionary War, he was a great hunter and was accidentally killed by a fellow sportsman while in pursuit of deer. He rests in this hallowed ground awaiting the resurrection. 1764 - 1791
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