Jacob K. Riegel1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 3931, (abt 1816 - 1857)
FatherJacob Riegel4

Key Events:

Birth: about 20 Sep 1816, Pennsylvania5,6,7,8,9,10
Marriage: Christiana Ohl (7 Mar 1820 - 27 Jun 1893)11,12,13
Death: 13 Sep 185714
Burial: Paradise Reformed Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lewis Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania14
ChartsDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel
AncestryThe Reigel Family

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Narrative:

     Jacob K. Riegel was born about 20 Sep 1816 in Pennsylvania. While his birthplace has not been documented fully, he reported it as in Pennsylvania in the 1850 census, as did some of his descendants. Others, however, came to believe he was born in Germany, and reported it accordingly.5,6,7,8,9,10
     Jacob married Christiana Ohl, daughter of John Ohl and Margaret [surname unknown].11,12,13 The earliest record of Jacob that has been found is his purchase of three acres and 116 perches in Turbut Twp. (now spelled Turbot Twp.) from Philip Newcomer on 11 Mar 1844. The property was mortgaged for $600 to John Kissinger, with $300 to be repaid with interest on 1 Apr 1846.15,16 He and Christiana sold that property to Martha Riddle on 22 Mar 1848.17 The mortgage was declared fully satisfied 5 Nov, 1849, over a year after Jacob had sold the property.17,16
     Jacob and his family seems to have been living in Turbut Twp. prior to buying the property there in 1844, as he is referred to as "of Turbut" Twp. in the mortgage for that property. But it would appear they lived in White Deer Twp., Union Co., Pennsylvania, after they sold that property in Mar 1848 until buying another property in Turbut Twp. in Apr 1849, since Jacob is referred to as "of White Deer" Twp. in the mortgage on that property.18
     That parcel was one acre and nine perches, purchased from John Haag. The land was mortgaged to the seller on 2 Apr 1849 to secure a loan of $430, presumably part of the purchase payment. The mortgage called for payments of $50 on 1 Apr of 1850, 1851, and 1852, and of $65 on 1 Apr 1853, totaling half the stated amount.19
     While no other record has been found, it would appear that Jacob purchased additional land at some point, because his property at his death included over four acres.
     Jacob and Christiana appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 20 Aug 1850. Their children Sarah, Violetta, John, Christiana, William and Benjamin were listed as living with them.20

Signs of Ill Health --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     He was apparently a laborer, as that is how he is identified on his mortgage in 1844.21 But the 1850 census seems to show his occupation as "none." His large debts when he died, including an apparently substantial doctor's bill, $19.12, suggest he was in ill health for some time before he died.22,23 He owed John Haag $365 plus interest from 1 Apr 1857, suggesting he was paying the interest, but perhaps not keeping up with the principal payments on the mortgage. But it is likely he had borrowed an additional amount, as the property he held at his death was larger than the amount recorded in the original mortgage.24,25
Jacob K. Riegel's tombstone
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     Jacob died on 13 Sep 1857.14 He was buried in Paradise Reformed Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lewis Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.14

Leaving a Messy Estate --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Jacob died intestate (without leaving a will) and letters of administration for his estate were issued on 29 Sep 1857 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, to Charles Hollenstein, after the widow declined to serve. He posted a bond of $500, with George Bright and Frederick Haas as sureties.26
     An "Inventory by Widow" was filed on 16 Oct 1857 in Orphans Court, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, reporting that Christiana elected to receive the land, but it was worth more than her widow's entitlement and could "not be divided without spoiling the whole." She did claim, as part of her $300 widow's claim, personal property valued at $78.15.27,28
     The Administrator of Jacob's estate filed a petition for approval to sell his land, which was approved on 5 Nov 1857 in Orphans Court, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. According to the petition, he owned a messuage, or homestead, of four acres and 159 perches, but owed some $445 in various debts. Since the estate was insufficient to pay the debts and the widow's claim, the administrator requested permission to sell the land.29,30 The property was sold at auction, for $710, to his father, Jacob Riegel on 18 Dec 1857.31,32 Declaring the estate insolvent, the Administrator petitioned for an auditor to distribute the assets, which was approved on 9 Nov 1858 by the Orphans Court, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.33
     A complete accounting of the Administrator's disbursements has not been found, but we know that assets included the $710 from the sale of the property, sale of items not taken by the widow listed at $40.10, and other accounts of $27.07. After settling the widow's claim of $300 and mortgage of $365 plus interest since 1 Apr 1857, and perhaps other items, $106.39 remained for distribution by the auditor when he met with creditors on 4 Dec 1858 in Milton.
     After deducting funeral expenses of $3.34, administrative expenses totaling $19, only $84.05 was left for creditors. They received 39 and two-thirds cents on the dollar for their claims. Among the claims was one for $5 for a coffin for a child, presumably for daughter Laura, who died after Jacob did. There was the doctor's bill of $19.12, notes, in addition to the mortgage, to three individuals for a total of $64.97. In addition, accounts due to twelve individuals, presumably merchants, totaled $89.36.34

Children:
     Children with Christiana Ohl:

Citations

  1. [S230] Jacob K. Riegel, probate papers, Petition of Administrator and Inventory by Widow both show name as Jacob K. Riegel.
  2. [S222] Jacob Riegel tombstone, Paradise Reformed Lutheran Church Cemetery, shows name as Jacob Riegel.
  3. [S138] Benjamin Franklin Riegel, baptismal certificate, shows name as Jacob Riegel.
  4. [S68] Mortgages, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 5:502-3, Jacob K. Riegel, toJohn Haag, 3 Apr 1850, release by John Haag shows payment received "from Jacob Riegel, father of Jacob K. Riegel the mortgagor."
  5. [S222] Jacob Riegel tombstone, Paradise Reformed Lutheran Church Cemetery, shows age as 40 yr. 11 mo. 23 days.
  6. [S154] Jacob Rigel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows state and age 35.
  7. [S379] Thomas Immel household, 1880 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows state.
  8. [S149] Benjamin Reigel household, 1900 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, record for Benjamin Reigel, shows state.
  9. [S147] Benjamin F. Reigel household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows Benjamin's parents both born in Germany.
  10. [S170] Benjamin Franklin Riegel, Certificate of Death, shows country, as Germany.
  11. [S230] Jacob K. Riegel, probate papers, Petition of Administrator, shows Christiana as Jacob's widow.
  12. [S138] Benjamin Franklin Riegel, baptismal certificate, shows Christiana and Jacob as married.
  13. [S154] Jacob Rigel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows Jacob and Christiana Rigel as apparent heads of household.
  14. [S222] Jacob Riegel tombstone, Paradise Reformed Lutheran Church Cemetery.
  15. [S69] Deeds, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 127:78-9, Jacob K. Riegel and Christiann Riegel to Martha Riddle, 3 Apr 1900, shows purchase from Newcomer.
  16. [S68] Mortgages, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 5:263-4, Jacob Regle to John Kissinger, mortgage, 1 Apr 1844.
  17. [S69] Deeds, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 127:78-9, Jacob K. Riegel and Christiann Riegel to Martha Riddle, 3 Apr 1900.
  18. [S68] Mortgages, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 5:263-4, Jacob Regle to John Kissinger, mortgage, 1 Apr 1844, shows him as "of" Turbut Twp. in Northumberland Co.; 5:502-3, Jacob K. Riegel, toJohn Haag, 3 Apr 1850, shows Jacob as "of" White Deer Twp., Union Co.
  19. [S68] Mortgages, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 5:502-3, Jacob K. Riegel, to John Haag, 3 Apr 1850.
  20. [S154] Jacob Rigel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  21. [S68] Mortgages, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 5:263-4, Jacob Regle to John Kissinger, mortgage, 1 Apr 1844, shows him as "Jacob Regle laborer."
  22. [S154] Jacob Rigel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation apparently as "none," although it is not entirely clear.
  23. [S618] Orphans Court Dockets, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 12:289-90, Report of Auditor, estate of Jacob K. Riegel, 1859, shows notes to individuals and accounts owed merchants, 15 debts totaling $154.33, and a bill owed Dr. Deshler for services of $19.12.
  24. [S68] Mortgages, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 5:502-3, Jacob K. Riegel, to John Haag, 3 Apr 1850, shows parcel as one acre and nine perches.
  25. [S230] Jacob K. Riegel, probate papers, Petition of Administrator, shows property as 4 acres, 159 perches, and debt to John Haag, Jr. of $365 as well as interest from 1 Apr 1857 on that amount.
  26. [S6315] Will Books, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 4:270, andministration of Jacob K. Reigle, from FHL #961023.
  27. [S230] Jacob K. Riegel, probate papers, Petition of Administrator, shows that Jacob died intestate; Inventory by Widow, describes her claims.
  28. [S618] Orphans Court Dockets, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 12:130, Inventory by widow of Jacob K. Riegel, 1858, describes widow's claims.
  29. [S230] Jacob K. Riegel, probate papers, Petition of Administrator.
  30. [S618] Orphans Court Dockets, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 12:104-5, Petition for Order to Sell, estate of Jacob K. Riegel, 1857.
  31. [S618] Orphans Court Dockets, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 12:144, Report of Sale, estate of Jacob K. Riegel, 1858.
  32. [S68] Mortgages, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 5:502-3, Jacob K. Riegel, to John Haag, 3 Apr 1850, release by John Haag shows payment received "from Jacob Riegel, father of Jacob K. Riegel the mortgagor."
  33. [S618] Orphans Court Dockets, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 12:268, Petition for Auditor, estate of Jacob K. Riegel, 1858.
  34. [S618] Orphans Court Dockets, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, 12:104-5, Petition for Order to Sell, estate of Jacob K. Riegel, 1857, lists assets and mortgage; 12:144, Report of Sale, 1858, shows proceeds of land sale; and 12:289-90, Report of Auditor, 1859, shows amount on hand and distribution of remainder.
  35. [S154] Jacob Rigel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows her in household with Jacob and Christiana.
  36. [S6017] "Mrs. Sarah Shurtz Summoned on High," Shenandoah World, 30 Nov 1920.
  37. [S234] Olson, "Family History Page - Jacob K. Riegal."
  38. [S154] Jacob Rigel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows him in household with Jacob and Christiana.
  39. [S4391] "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950," FamilySearch.org, record for Christiann Riegel, citing FHL #824065, which includes as item #13 "Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church; Milton, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; parish registers 1818-1909," transcription by Carol Keys.
  40. [S138] Benjamin Franklin Riegel, baptismal certificate.
  41. [S139] Benjamin Franklin and William David Rigel baptism record, Follmer Lutheran Parish Records.
  42. [S4572] Mary C. Simons, Certificate of Death.
  43. [S223] Laura Riegel tombstone, Paradise Reformed Lutheran Church Cemetery, shows daughter of J & C. Riegel.