CHRISTIAN STUTZMAN, SR.
Information compiled by:
Elida
Hobby Genealogist
Port Royal, SC
www.angelfire.com/sc/elida
purrysburg@islc.net
2007
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This is what I've learned about Christian Stutzman, one
of several men of the same name living in Berks Co.,
PA from mid 1700's on. He was my GGG-grandfather. Here
are some details about his family:
* 1727: Johann Jacob STUTZMAN, a baptized Lutheran from Germany arrived in Philadelphia. Although documentation of his children's birth has yet to be found, he seems have had two sons, Jacob and Christian. In "The History of Lebanon County" a Jacob Studsman is shown to be a warrantee with 50 acres located in Heidelberg Twp. on Dec. 23, 1754. On this same list appear the names of Johannes ARTZ with 150 acres June 17, 1737; John ARTZ with 50 acres Feb. 18, 1742; Adam HEDRICK, 50 acres March 30, 1734; and Philip REIDEBACH, 50 acres, March 12, 1755. The surnames ARTZ, HETTRICK, and REDEBACH, continue to appear together with STUTZMAN in church records down through the generations in various locations of the Berks, Schuylkill, and Northumberland Counties of Pennsylvania.
* 1756: Christian STUTZMAN, of the Tulpehocken area, Berks Co. rode with the Philadelphia Company, Capt. Edward JONES, Private Independent Troop of Horse during the French/Indian War. They went to John Harris's Fort (now Harrisburg) then up the Susquehanna River to Fort Shamokin (now Sunbury) where the company joined the Augusta Regiment and became the Third Battalion which guarded the fort and the adjoining area during its building. Other Tulpehocken men with this company include Herman SUNDOCK (Sontag), Jacob BENDER, Peter WALBORN, Michael RIETH, John GOODMAN, Goerge Peter ZERBE and Adam MARKLE. Source: PA Archives, 5th Series, Vol 1, pg. 50 and Indian Forts, Vol. 1 - also see "Blue Book of Genealogical Records of Schuylkill County" by ZERBE.
* February 4, 1766: Johann Christian STUTZMANN, widower, married Eva Elizabeth REDEBACH in St. Michael's & Zion Church, Philadelphia, PA. This record is found in the PA Archives, 2nd Series, Vol. 9, pg. 337. St. Michael's Church was built in 1743 at 5th & Cherry Sts. and demolished 1872. Zion Lutheran Church was built between 1766 and 1796 at the S.E. corner of 4th & Cherry Sts. Zion was demolished in 1869. George Washington lay in repose in this church after his death in Dec. 1799. This is now the site of the US Mint built in 1968, part of the Independence Mall area. Some of the graves have been moved to Philadelphia Memorial Park in Frazer, PA.
* 1769: A Christian STITSMAN is listed in the tax records of East Northern Liberties, Philadelphia Co., PA. Source - PA Archives, 3rd Series, Vol. XIV, part 1, pg. 117
* Jan 5, 1776 to Nov. 25, 1776: "Chris STOUTSMAN", private in Capt. John HULING's Company, 2nd Battalion. Col Arthur ST. CLAIR. Source - PA Archives, 5th Series Vol. 2, pg. 109. Military pay envelope has name as "Christopher Stutzman" with commander as Col. Joseph Wood.
* Jan. 1 to April 1, 1777: Christopher STOLSMAN, private in 3rd, Pennsylvania Regiment, 2nd. Battalion, Capt. John Huling's Co., commanded by Col. Joseph Wood. Source: Military pay envelope. This is the name as it appears in the roster of soldiers at Valley Forge with George Washington.
* 1779: Christian STUTZMAN taxed in Pine Grove Twp., Berks Co., PA with 100 acres. Source: PA Archives, 3rd Series, Vol. XVIII, Part 1, p. 258.
* 1781: Christian STUTZMAN taxed with 100 acres in Pine Grove Twp., Berks Co., PA. Source: PA Archives, 3rd Series, Vol. XVIII, Part 2, pg. 516.
* Nov., 1784: Son, Johannes STUTZMAN, born to Christian and Elisabeth STUTZMAN - child christened at Hofman's Reformed Church in Lykens Valley, Dauphin County, PA. Witnesses were Johan and Anna HERMAN.
* Feb. 10, 1787: Son, Johann Adam STUTZMAN, born to Christian and Elisabeth STUTZMAN - this child was baptized in Himmel's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Northumberland Co., PA 2/29/1787 with sponsors of Adam HEDERICK and his wife. The church register states a birthdate of Feb. 10, 1787. It is worth noting that the same church has a record for a Hans Peter, born June 1, 1787 and baptized at Himmel's, a son of Christian STUTZMAN and his wife. This Christian STUTZMAN, Jr. is thought to have been born about 1764, was married to Katarina ECKERT, and a son of Christian STUTZMAN, Sr. and his first wife who died prior to 1766. Johann Adam married Barbara SCHMIDT, daughter of John SCHMIDT of Berks Co. on 2/28/1809 in Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Church, Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co., PA. In 1812, the couple settled in Perry Co., PA where Adam was a farmer, remaining in Perry Co. throughout their lives.
* April 25, 1790: Son, Gottfried, born to Christian and Elisabeth STUTZMAN - this child was born 4/25/1790 and baptized 6/6/1790 in Altahala Lutheran Church, Berks Co., PA. On 1/12/1808 he married Maria Christina SCHAEFFER, daughter of Adam SCHAEFFER and wife Anna. The marriage is listed in the records of Rev. STOEVER as taking place in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., PA. These were my GG-Grandparents.
* May 12, 1809: Son, Adam STUTZMAN, born to Gottfried and wife Christina, baptized in First Lutheran Church, York, PA June 9, 1809. Adam married wife #1 Susan C. and they lived in Union Co., PA where Adam appears on Census records as a teamster. By 1870 he is married to Barbara SNYDER, daughter of Adam SNYDER and wife Hannah DIETERICH and living in Barry Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA. Adam and Barbara were my greatgrandparents.
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