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Rachael Gann1,2,3

ID# 8341, (1852 - 1932)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn Gann Jr. (13 Dec 1807 - 10 Jun 1869)
MotherRachel Kauffman (17 Jan 1813 - 15 Jan 1871)
Chart MembershipThe Ganns of Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 26 Aug 1852, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1873, Peter E. Dudley (b. Feb 1839, d. 1921)7,8,9
Death: 9 Apr 1932, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania,10
Burial: 12 Apr 1932, Wildwood Cemetery, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania,10
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Narrative:

Rachael Gann was born on 26 Aug 1852 in PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Oval, Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, John Gann Jr. and Rachel Kauffman.11
     Her father died on 10 Jun 1869, when Rachael was 16 years old.12,13 She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Collomsville, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her mother.14
     Her mother died on 15 Jan 1871, when Rachael was 18 years old.15,16
     Rachael married Peter E. Dudley, son of Lemuel Dudley and Margaret, about 1873.7,8,9
     Rachael and Peter appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at 307 Washington St. G, enumerated 8 Jun 1880. Their daughter Sarah was listed as living with them.17
     Rachael and Peter appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at 933 Washington St. G, enumerated 7 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Sarah and Margaret were listed as living with them.18
     Rachael and Peter appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at 933 Washington St. G, enumerated 11 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Sarah and Margaret were listed as living with them.19
     Rachael and Peter appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at 933 Washington St. G, enumerated 2 Jan 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their daughter Margaret was listed as living with them.20
     Her husband died in 1921.21,22,23
     Rachael appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at 933 Washington St. G, enumerated 8 Apr 1930, reporting she owned a home valued at $4,000, and owned a radio. Her daughter Margaret was listed as living with her.24
     Rachael died on 9 Apr 1932 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 79.10 She was buried on 12 Apr 1932 in Wildwood Cemetery, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.10

Children:
     Children with Peter E. Dudley:

  1. Sarah Belle Dudley (26 Mar 1880 - 13 Apr 1953)
  2. Margaret A. Dudley (27 Dec 1889 - 20 Oct 1963)

Citations

  1. [S156] John Gann household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Racheal Gann.
  2. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows name as Rachel Gann.
  3. [S5915] Rachel Dudley, Certificate of Death, shows father's surname as Gann.
  4. [S5915] Rachel Dudley, Certificate of Death, shows date and state.
  5. [S156] John Gann household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 8 and state.
  6. [S5978] Peter Dudley household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, age 47, and state.
  7. [S5978] Peter Dudley household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 27 years.
  8. [S5979] Peter E. Dudley household, 1910 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 37 years.
  9. [S5977] Peter Dudley household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows married.
  10. [S5915] Rachel Dudley, Certificate of Death.
  11. [S156] John Gann household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  12. [S5909] John Gann grave marker, Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, shows date.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450946, John Gann, shows date, with year as 1861, birth as 13 Dec 1807, inscription of age as 61 yr 5 mo 23 days (which computes to 5 Jun 1869), county and state, and includes tombstone photo which is unreadable.
  14. [S158] Racheal Gan household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450951, Rachel Coffman Gann, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  16. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows date, county, as Lycoming, and state.
  17. [S5977] Peter Dudley household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  18. [S5978] Peter Dudley household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  19. [S5979] Peter E. Dudley household, 1910 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  20. [S5980] Peter E. Dudley household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  21. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 144057287, Peter Dudley.
  22. [S5915] Rachel Dudley, Certificate of Death, shows his wife as a widow.
  23. [S5981] Rachel Dudley household, 1930 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as a widow.
  24. [S5981] Rachel Dudley household, 1930 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.

Elias Joseph Eck1,2,3

ID# 8342, (1848 - 1911)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherReuben Eck (15 Aug 1817 - 20 Feb 1884)
MotherMary Reichard (abt 26 Feb 1818 - 5 Jan 1870)
Chart MembershipThe Ganns of Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 27 Jul 1848, Limestone Twp., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 24 Oct 1871, St. John's Reformed Church, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, Amelia Gann (b. 11 Dec 1845, d. 10 Feb 1899)7,8
Death: 17 Jul 1911, Crawford Twp., Clinton Co., Pennsylvania,9,10
Burial: 19 Jul 1911, St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania,11,12
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Narrative:

Elias Joseph Eck was born on 27 Jul 1848 in Limestone Twp., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, Reuben Eck and Mary Reichard.13
     Elias married Amelia Gann, daughter of John Gann Jr. and Rachel Kauffman, on 24 Oct 1871 in St. John's Reformed Church, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.7,8
     Elias and Amelia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 17 Jun 1880. Their children Carrie, Amanda, and Reuben were listed as living with them.14
     His wife died on 10 Feb 1899.15,16,17
     Elias appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 11 Jun 1900, reporting he owned his farm, free of mortgage. His children Carrie, Reuben, and Susan were listed as living with him.3
     Elias appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Crawford Twp., Clinton Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of Carrie and Albert J Laubach, his eldest daughter and her husband.18
     He was a farmer.14,3
     Elias died on 17 Jul 1911 in Crawford Twp., Clinton Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 62.9,10 He was buried on 19 Jul 1911 in St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.11,12

Children:
     Children with Amelia Gann:

  1. Carrie Elizabeth Eck (24 Sep 1872 - 24 Apr 1920)
  2. Amanda C. Eck (abt 24 May 1875 - 4 May 1883)
  3. Nellie A Eck (abt 11 Jan 1877 - 25 Jun 1877)
  4. Reuben Clarence Eck (4 Mar 1880 - 20 Jul 1962)
  5. Helen M. Eck
  6. Susan Elmira Eck (26 Mar 1884 - 3 Jan 1937)

Citations

  1. [S5956] Elias Joseph Eck, Certificate of Death.
  2. [S6003] Reuben Eck household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Elias Eck.
  3. [S5957] Elias J. Eck household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  4. [S5956] Elias Joseph Eck, Certificate of Death, shows date and township.
  5. [S6003] Reuben Eck household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 10 and state.
  6. [S5957] Elias J. Eck household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, age 51, and state.
  7. [S5925] Register of St. Johns Reformed Church of Williamsport, pg 208, Marriages, Elias Eck and Amelia Gann, shows date.
  8. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450892, Amelia Gann Eck, shows inscription w/o Elias J. Eck.
  9. [S5956] Elias Joseph Eck, Certificate of Death, shows date, township, and county.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450893, Elias J Eck, shows date, as 16th.
  11. [S5956] Elias Joseph Eck, Certificate of Death, shows date and town.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450893, Elias J Eck.
  13. [S6003] Reuben Eck household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S1926] Elias Eck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450892, Amelia Gann Eck, shows date.
  16. [S64] International Genealogical Index, record for Amelia Gann, citing record submitted after 1991 by a member of the LDS Church, shows date.
  17. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows her as deceased.
  18. [S5958] Albert J. Laubach household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.

John Gann1,2,3

ID# 8347, (1775 - 1842)
Family Chart
Chart MembershipThe Ganns of Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 23 Jun 1775, Berks Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1801, Milton, Pennsylvania, Catherine Christ (b. abt 6 Oct 1780, d. 19 Oct 1864)7,8,9
Death: 10 Mar 1842,10,11
Burial: St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania,12,13
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Narrative:

John Gann was born on 23 Jun 1775 in Berks Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     John married Catherine Christ, daughter of Adam Christ and Elizabeth Follmer, about 1801 in Milton, PennsylvaniaG.7,8,9
     According to an account published in 1906, John "moved to Milton, later to Lewisburg, thence to Dry Valley, and finally to the Nippenose Valley, which he reached in 1808, having made the journey thither by canoe and Indian trail. He first settled near what is now Oval, where he remained six years, and then moved to what became known as the 'old Gann homestead,' consisting of three hundred acres, which he purchased at a price of one dollar and a quarter per acre." This no doubt was based on interviews with surviving family members, and seems to be generally correct, but details are not totally consistent with currently available documentation.14
     John appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Nippenose Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, with a household consisting of three males under age 10 (sons Harry, Jacob, and John), and one 26 to 44 (himself), and one female age 26 to 44 (wife, Catherine Christ.)15
     John was in the militia in the war of 1812. He would seem to have been the John Gann who served as a private in John Bakeoven's Company, 2nd Bragade, 1st Division, Pennsylvania Militia, under the command of Col. John Thompson. The unit was drafted, serving from 11 Sep 1814 until 5 Jan 1815.16,17

Patenting His Land --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     In 14 Jan 1814 John prepared an application to purchase from the Commonwealth 400 acres of land in Lycoming Co.G. It was described as on the north side of the Nippenose Valley, to include his "actual settlement and improvement" and "a large spring." A deposition by Simon Huntington was included, stating that he had seen oats raised and three or four acres of wheat sowed, and another by John Stiner stated that there had been no improvements before 1805, about August. Note that it is not stated whether John was the one who made those initial "improvements," so we cannot be sure whether he was there in 1805 or took over land initially worked by someone else. John did made a deposition declaring that there was no other claim to the property.18
     The law then in effect allowed citizens to obtain a patent on Commonwealth-owned land only after they occupied and cultivated it. Applicants had to pay a fee for the land, plus interest from the date of the first improvements, and establish that no other warrant existed for the land. The application was intended to show all these requirements had been met.19 A warrant, which authorized a survey be made, was issued by the Commonwealth 9 Feb 1814 after John had made payment at the rate of 50 shillings per hundred acres. Interest from 1 Mar 1805 was to be paid before the patent would be issued.20
John Gann's Survey21

     The survey was not actually made until 16 Sep 1823, perhaps because he had to pay for the survey before it was made. It defined a rectangular parcel, 165 rods (2,722 ft.) east and west, and 410 rods (1.28 miles) north and south. It contained 398 acres, 149 perches, plus a 6% allowance for roads. The Land Office had begun requiring a few years before that parcels be surveyed in neat rectangles rather than the highly irregular shapes common before then. The survey indicates a spring and stream, as described in the original application. It states that the improvements were a small log dwelling house and barn, and about 15 or 20 acres of cleared land.21
     Over ten years passed from the making of the survey of John's land until it was officially returned to the land office on 14 Mar 1834. A patent, granting him title, was issued the same day. He had paid $24.34 in interest from the date of the first improvements.22
     The only occupation that has been found for John is a farmer.23

Living in the Nippenose Valley --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     John appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Nippenose Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, with a household consisting of three white males under age 10 (sons Israel, Andrew, and Lewis), three age 10 to 16 (George, John, and Jacob), and one over 45 (himself), one white female under age 10 (daughter Elizabeth), and one age 26 to 45 (wife Catherine.)24
     Adams Twp.G, named for President John Adams, was established 4 Dec 1824 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. It was made up from parts of Wayne and Nippenose townships, including the Nippenose Valley where John and his family lived.25 John appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, with a household consisting of two males age 10 to 15 (sons Andrew and Lewis), one age 15 to 20 (Israel), three age 20 to 30 (probably George, John, and Jacob but could have included Harry instead), and one age 50 to 60 (himself), and one female age 15 to 20 (daughter Elizabeth), and one age 50 to 60 (wife Catherine Christ.)2
     The name of the township was changed to Limestone Twp.G on 14 Apr 1835.25 John appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, with a household consisting of one male age 60 to 70 (himself), one female age 15 to 20 (unknown), and one age 50 to 60 (wife Catherine Christ.)3
     John died on 10 Mar 1842 at age 66.10,11 He was buried in St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.12,13
     John died intestate, without a will. His eldest surviving son, John, filed a petition for partition of real estate with the Lycoming Co. Orphan's Court in its Dec 1844 term. The petition asked the Court to award an inquest to divide the property among the heirs according to law if that could be done without spoiling the whole, and if not to appraise the property. The petition described three parcels, all in Limestone Twp. The largest appears to be eastern portion of the parcel patented in 1834, but was only 126 perches (2,079 feet) wide east to west, containing just over 306 acres. A small parcel adjacent to his property and to that of John Jr. contained 42 perches, or about half an acre. A third parcel adjoining his son-in-law James Clark, contained 28 acres. The Court awarded an inquest as requested, ordering that personal notice be served on the parties residing in the county, and be published in the Lycoming Gazette for six weeks.26

Children:
     Children with Catherine Christ:

  1. Harry Gann (abt 1802 - bef 1842)
  2. Jacob Gann (3 Mar 1806 - 9 Aug 1831)
  3. John Gann Jr.+ (13 Dec 1807 - 10 Jun 1869)
  4. George Gann+ (24 Jan 1810 - 7 Sep 1877)
  5. Elizabeth Gann+ (13 May 1812 - 30 Sep 1851)
  6. Israel Gann+ (11 May 1814 - 7 Aug 1872)
  7. Andrew Gann+ (abt 1817 - )
  8. Lewis C. Gann+ (abt 9 Dec 1819 - 28 Sep 1854)

Citations

  1. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450947, John Gann, includes photos of older tombstone showing same and apparently newer miliary stone showing name as John Gann Sr.
  2. [S5908] John Gunn household, 1830 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. [S5910] John Ganns Senr. household, 1840 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  4. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450947, John Gann, shows date, and includes photos of older tombstone showing date and apparently newer military stone showing year.
  5. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows date, county, and state.
  6. [S186] Extract of Records about Follmer and Christ Families, Typescript, The Northumberland Co. Historical Society, citing Microfilm for Pa. Hist. Soc. Page 1, second entry, Herber Gerheart collection, shows year.
  7. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows town.
  8. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450940, Catharine Gann, includes tombstone photo showing name as Catherine, wife of John Gann.
  9. [S6070] Orphans Court Dockets, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, D:486, petition of John Gann for partition of real estate of John Gann Senr., Dec 1844 term, shows John Sr.'s widow as Catherine Gann.
  10. [S6070] Orphans Court Dockets, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, D:486, petition of John Gann for partition of real estate of John Gann Senr., Dec 1844 term, shows date.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450947, John Gann, shows date, and includes photos of older tombstone showing date and apparently newer miliary stone showing year.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450947, John Gann, includes photos of older tombstone and apparently newer military stone.
  13. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows cemetery, place as Nippenose Valley, county, and state.
  14. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 351, similar at pg 329.
  15. [S5912] John Gann household, 1810 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S6054] Montgomery, Pennsylvania Archives - Sixth Series, vol VIII, pp 645-8, muster roll, pg 646 shows name as John Gann; pay roll, pg 647, shows name as John Goahn.
  17. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450947, John Gann, includes photos of apparently newer military stone showing service.
  18. [S6048] John Gann, patent application, Mar 1808, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
  19. [S6049] Munger, Pennsylvania Land Records, pg 127, describes new criteria.
  20. [S6066] John Gann, warrent, 9 Feb 1814, Pennsylvania State Archives.
  21. [S6067] John Gann, survey, 16 Sep 1823, Pennsylvania State Archives.
  22. [S6068] John Gann, patent, 14 Mar 1834, Pennsylvania State Archives.
  23. [S5910] John Ganns Senr. household, 1840 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows one engaged in agriculture.
  24. [S5913] John Gunn household, 1820 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  25. [S1265] Wikipedia, online, "Limestone Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania," viewed Jul 2015.
  26. [S6070] Orphans Court Dockets, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, D:486, petition of John Gann for partition of real estate of John Gann Senr., Dec 1844 term.

Catherine Christ1,2

ID# 8348, (abt 1780 - 1864)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAdam Christ (1742 - btn 29 Apr 1808 and 26 May 1808)
MotherElizabeth Follmer (1755 - )
Chart MembershipThe Ganns of Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: abt 6 Oct 1780, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania,3,4,5
Marriage: abt 1801, Milton, Pennsylvania, John Gann (b. 23 Jun 1775, d. 10 Mar 1842)6,7,8
Death: 19 Oct 1864,9,10,11
Burial: St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania,12,13
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Narrative:

Catherine Christ was born about 6 Oct 1780 in Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, supposedly in East Buffalo Twp., Northumberland Co.3,4,5
     She was probably one of the five females listed in the household of her father, Adam Christ, in the 1790 Federal Census of Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.14 She was probably one of the three females age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her father in the 1800 Federal Census of East Buffalo Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.15
     Catherine married John Gann about 1801 in Milton, PennsylvaniaG.6,7,8
     She was probably the female age 26 to 45 listed in the household of her husband, John Gann, in the 1810 Federal Census of Nippenose Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.16 She was probably the female age 26 to 45 listed in the household of her husband in the 1820 Federal Census of Nippenose Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.17 She was probably the female age 50 to 60 listed in the household of her husband in the 1830 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.18
     She was probably the female age 50 to 60 listed in the household of her husband in the 1840 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.19
     Her husband died on 10 Mar 1842.20,21
     Catherine has not been found in the 1850 census. She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her son, Israel Gann, and his wife ,Leah Moore.2
     She never learned to read or write.2
     Catherine died on 19 Oct 1864 at age ~84.9,10,11 She was buried in St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.12,13

Children:
     Children with John Gann:

  1. Harry Gann (abt 1802 - bef 1842)
  2. Jacob Gann (3 Mar 1806 - 9 Aug 1831)
  3. John Gann Jr.+ (13 Dec 1807 - 10 Jun 1869)
  4. George Gann+ (24 Jan 1810 - 7 Sep 1877)
  5. Elizabeth Gann+ (13 May 1812 - 30 Sep 1851)
  6. Israel Gann+ (11 May 1814 - 7 Aug 1872)
  7. Andrew Gann+ (abt 1817 - )
  8. Lewis C. Gann+ (abt 9 Dec 1819 - 28 Sep 1854)

Citations

  1. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 251, shows name as Catherine (Crist) Gann; pg 329 shows name as Catherine (Christ) Gann.
  2. [S273] Israel Gann household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450940, Catharine Gann, shows date, and age 84 yrs 13 days at death 19 Oct 1864 and includes tombstone photo showing age and death date.
  4. [S273] Israel Gann household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 79 and state.
  5. [S64] International Genealogical Index, record of birth of Catherine Christ, shows date, township, and county.
  6. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows town.
  7. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450940, Catharine Gann, includes tombstone photo showing name as Catherine, wife of John Gann.
  8. [S6070] Orphans Court Dockets, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, D:486, petition of John Gann for partition of real estate of John Gann Senr., Dec 1844 term, shows John Sr.'s widow as Catherine Gann.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450940, Catharine Gann, shows date includes tombstone photo showing same.
  10. [S186] Extract of Records about Follmer and Christ Families, Typescript, The Northumberland Co. Historical Society, citing Microfilm for Pa. Hist. Soc. Page 1, second entry, Herber Gerheart collection, shows year.
  11. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows she passed her 85th year.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450940, Catharine Gann, includes tombstone photo.
  13. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows cemetery, Nippenose Valley, county, and state.
  14. [S1039] Adam Crist household, 1790 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S1040] Adam Christ household, 1800 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S5912] John Gann household, 1810 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S5913] John Gunn household, 1820 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  18. [S5908] John Gunn household, 1830 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  19. [S5910] John Ganns Senr. household, 1840 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  20. [S6070] Orphans Court Dockets, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, D:486, petition of John Gann for partition of real estate of John Gann Senr., Dec 1844 term, shows date.
  21. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450947, John Gann, shows date, and includes photos of older tombstone showing date and apparently newer miliary stone showing year.

Israel Gann1,2,3

ID# 8349, (1814 - 1872)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn Gann (23 Jun 1775 - 10 Mar 1842)
MotherCatherine Christ (abt 6 Oct 1780 - 19 Oct 1864)
Chart MembershipThe Ganns of Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 11 May 1814, Nippenose Valley, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 22 Jun 1837, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, Leah Moore (b. 1 May 1815, d. 1 May 1887)7,8,9
Death: 7 Aug 1872,10,11,8
Burial: St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania,12,13
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Narrative:

Israel Gann was born on 11 May 1814 in Nippenose Valley, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He was probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, John Gann, in the 1820 Federal Census of Nippenose Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.14 He was probably the male age 15 to 20 listed in the household of his father in the 1830 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.15
     Israel married Leah Moore, daughter of Johann George Moore and Susanna Radner, on 22 Jun 1837 in Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.7,8,9
     Israel appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, with a household consisting of one male under age 5 (son Henry), and two age 20 to 30 (himself and perhaps a brother), and one female under age 5 (daughter Sarah), and one age 20 to 30 (wife Leah). They were apparently living near his parents as they appear as the preceding household.1
     Israel and Leah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 14 Aug 1850, reporting value of real estate owned as $4,000. Their children Sarah, Mary, Levi, Joseph, and Abraham were listed as living with them.2 His sister Elizabeth and her family were apprently living nearby, as they appear as the previous family on the census record.16
     Israel and Leah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 14 Jun 1860, reporting $6,200 in real estate and $2,500 in personal property. Their children Sarah, Mary, Levi, Joseph, Abraham, Maria, Ida, and William were listed as living with them, as was his mother, Catherine Christ.17
     Israel was named an executor in the will of his brother John dated 28 Apr 1869.18
     Israel and Leah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Collomsville, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 1 Aug 1870, reporting real estate of $16,000 and personal estate of $2,000. Their children Levi, William, Maria, and Ida were listed as living with them.19
     He was a farmer, accumulating considerable property, and described as "a well-to-do, excellent farmer and highly esteemed citizen."20,2,17,19,21
     Israel died on 7 Aug 1872 at age 58.10,11,8 He was buried in St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.12,13

Children:
     Children with Leah Moore:

  1. Henry Gann (abt 30 Dec 1837 - 26 Feb 1850)
  2. Sarah Amanda Gann+ (10 Sep 1839 - 1 Jan 1904)
  3. Mary Catherine Gann (20 Oct 1841 - 3 Nov 1910)
  4. Levi P. Gann+ (Jan 1845 - 4 Mar 1915)
  5. Joseph Gann+ (7 Mar 1847 - 15 Sep 1920)
  6. Abraham Gann+ (27 Mar 1848 - 24 May 1896)
  7. William Evans Gann+ (5 Jul 1850 - 18 Jan 1929)
  8. Maria L Gann (abt 1852 - )
  9. Ida J. Gann (25 Aug 1856 - 28 Aug 1932)

Citations

  1. [S5911] Isreal Ganns household, 1840 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  2. [S227] Israel Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450944, Israel Gann, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  4. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450944, Israel Gann, shows date, inscription 58y 2m 27d and death date as 7 Aug 1872, and includes tombstone photo showing age and death date.
  5. [S227] Israel Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 36 and state.
  6. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 251, shows he was a native of Nippenose Valley; pg 352 shows he was born in Limestone Twp., and year, as 1816.
  7. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows date and county.
  8. [S73] "DAR Lineage Books," Ancestry.com, Vol. 161, lineage of Mrs. Alice Gann Siner, DAR #160765, shows year.
  9. [S227] Israel Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows Israel and Leah Gann as apparent heads of household.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450944, Israel Gann, shows date includes tombstone photo showing same.
  11. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows date, county, as Lycoming, and state.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450944, Israel Gann, includes tombstone photo.
  13. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows cemetery, Nippenose Valley, county, and state.
  14. [S5913] John Gunn household, 1820 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S5908] John Gunn household, 1830 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S6047] James Clark household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S273] Israel Gann household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  18. [S6069] Will Books, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, 3:347, will of John Gann.
  19. [S293] Isreal Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  20. [S5911] Isreal Ganns household, 1840 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows two people engaged in agriculture.
  21. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 251, shows description; pg 352 shows considerable property.

 

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