Contributed by Gail Maloney GailMail@home.com
These are documents that I have the photocopies of. These were found on our trip to Doylestown in the mid 1970's. We were not there long enough to get everything we needed out of that area, but tried to copy as much as we could about the surname Shellenberger. I have summarized each of the documents and numbered them so I can locate them in my collection. If you have any questions, contact me at:
Gail Maloney
1550 N. Vail - Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 - 847-392-0082
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Map of Sellersville Church & Cemetery Corporation - St. Michael's Lutheran Church with several Shellenbergers listed, one of them being:
Hannah, wife of Samuel
B: 1-10-1806
D:5-23-1898 at the age of 92 years, 4 months & 15 days
From the Bucks County Intelligence
Marriages 1835-1860 - 12 Shellenberger marriages listed
Issue dated: 11-2-1852
Samuel Shellenberger, Hilltown and Hannah Gerhard, Rockhill
Marriage Date: 10-24-1852
These are copies of pages where we listed Book # and Page # of Shellenbergers that we were going to request.
A copy of a page from a book which lists from The Pennsylvania German Society:
Catechumens in 1813
Jacob, age 16, parent was Charles
Susanna, age 18, Parent is ConradConfirmed May 11, 1817 by Jacob Senn VDM
Jacob, age 17, parent is Conrad
Daniel, age 18, parent is Jacob
Christina, age 16, parent is Jacob
Taken from Mathews History of 7 Central Bucks County Townships by Bucks County
Historical Society, 1946.
About Charles Leidy, who was Conrad Shellenberger's father-in-law because he
married Eve Leidy
Grantor - Grantee Index 1794 - 1913, Pages 191 - 194
There are probably 150 different entries with the surname Shellenberger
Book No. 4 is earliest.
9-9-1850
Lucy Ann Gabel, daughter of Thomas Gabel had had David Herr apointed as guardian,
but he died so court appointed Tobias Fluck
Book 11, Page 42
Elizabeth Shellenberger, wife of John Shellenberger one of the heirs and named
in the last will and testament of Michael Kulp, deceased do hereby refuse to
accept and take the tract of land name in said Will at the appraisement and
desire that the same may be sold by the executor. Witness my and and seal this
9th day of March AD 1832 . . .
Recorded 3-14-1836
No Book or Page was written down.
Conrad Shellenberger estate:
Children:
John L. Shellenberger
Jacob L. Shellenberger
Elizabeth married to Jacob Datesman
Eve married to John Wart
Susana Shellenberger married to John Drumbauer
Anna married to George Mumbaueer (?)
Hanna Droger deceased, her children are:Eve married to Samuel Hillpot
Mary Droger
I am missing the end of this document
Book 10, Pages 31-32
Elizabeth Shellenberger is widow of (?)
Others named in here are:
Henry K. Shellenberger & Francis Frantz (executors)
John K. Shellenberger
J. L. Shellenberger
Dated: 12-13-1861
Book 15, Page 160
2-3-1866
John Shellenberger was appointed guardian for the following minor children
of John Smith;
Amey Smith
Titus Smith
Mary Smith
John Shellenberger is uncle of above. John Smith lives in Iowa
Their grandfather was Jacob Shellenberger of the township of Springfield. Mary
Smith is living with John Shellenberger. Titus & Amey (Amy?) are in Iowa
with parents.
Filed 295-1866 in Book 16, Page 560
John S. Shellenberger adm to Catharine Shellenberger, deceased late of Hilltown Township. No date listed. Found in Book 10, Page 546
Anna Shellenberger, daughter of the late John Shellenberger of Newbritain Township.
Jacob Markley was made guardian
4-30-1823 in Book 6, Page 97
Daniel & Lucy Ann (?) Gable (Gabel?), minors entitled to legacy from their
uncle Daniel Shellenberger. Appointed as guardian, David Glerr (Gless?)
2-1-1844 in Book 12, Page 493
Samuel Shellenberger late of Richland Township. Settlement of his accounts.
Settled on 11-30-1898.
First was brought before the court on 4-9-1868. He left a widow.
This is a separate document not a page out of a book so no book or page is
listed.
3-17-1869
Between Hannah Shellenberger and Samuel Shultz who was administrator of Samuel
Shellenberger's estate. Richard J. Linderman of Quakertown Township regarding
a tract of land in Richland Township.
Samuel's personal property was insufficent to pay his debts.
9-14-1869 - 12-16-1868
Couldn't get buyers so will sell at auction.
Sold for $5,450
Land Description
Beginning at a stone in the middle of the Quakertown and Sellersville Turnpike
road and extending thence by land of Simon Wambold south 77 degrees west 70
perches to a stone for a corner in a line of late John Sweeds land now William
H. Kupps land thence along the same the two following courses and distances
viz north 4 degrees west seventy perches and 7/10 to a corner and south 84
degrees and a quarter, etc.
Filed 5-4-1869 in Book 148, Page 134
4-5-1857
Between Tobias Fluck & Samuel M. Shellenberger administrators for Jacob
L. Shellenberger late of the Township of Hillltown. Land containing 63 acres
and 70 perches bought from Joseph Loetherman (?) 4-4-1840 recorded in Doylestown
in Deed Book 65, page 93. Jacob Shellenberger died intestate leaving wife and
four children. Heirs appeared in open court on 12-14-1857 and refused set valuation.
Decreed in Sept. 1857 that adms. Should sell premises. It was sold to Samuel Ceil (?) for $3,171.81 on 12-7-1857.
Legal Description:
Land is near Reformed Congregation, Edwin Wambold, Abraham Groft, Isaac Feldman,
John L. Shellenberger, Jacob Savecool (?), Michael Savecool, Groff's Mill.
Another tract is by John Snyder, John Dirstine, Samuel M. Shellenberger, Abraham
Clymey (?).
Mary Shellenberger was his widow
Recorded 4-26-1858 in Book 103, Page 302
4-4-1825
Indenture between Michael Smith, tavernkeeper and Philip Schroyer, Tobacconist,
both of Richland Township. Asignees in trust of Christian Smith & his wife
Gertrude and Samuel Shellenberger of Rockhill Township.
Nathan Penrose & Jacob Smith adms. For John Smith of Richland. Deed of indenture made 6-3-1815 and recorded in Doylestown Deed Book 44, page 289 granted to Christian Smith did give to Michael Smith & Philip Schroyer, 80 perches of land recorded in miscellaneous book No. 4, Page 397.
Legal Description
Land is along road leading from Quakertown to Philadelphia, by land owned by
Henry Hertzel, Heacocks Mill (Hancocks Mill?). It cost $675
Was Recorded on 3-20-1827 in Book 52, Page 217
3-6-1840
Indenture between Samuel & Hannah Shellenberger of Richland to Francis
Hartman for $600 - four lots of land situated in Richland & Rockhill.
LOT #1: Land was next to Elias Cressman, Abraham Hanskeeper (?), Henry Blank,
Samuel Penrose.
LOT #2: next to Samuel Penrose, Henry Blank
LOT #3: in Rockhill next to Enos Peacock (?), late Anthony Amey, Aaron Ball.
LOT #4: Next to Henry Kinsey, Aaron Penrose, Abram Housekeeper, Aaron Penrose.
12 acres 129 perches
Recorded 3-22-1841 in book 65, Page 538
4-13-1819
Indenture made between Henry Shellenberger & his wife, Barbara of Hilltown
to John Shellenberger for $4,266.67
Legal Description
Land was next to Bethlehem Road, Henry Stout, Isaac Cassal (?), Christian Kern
Henry & Barbara bought the land on 4-2-1805 which is recorded in Deed Book
33, Page 180.
4-2-1805
Christian & Catharine Kern of Hamilton Township to Henry Shellenberger
of Hilltown for 1,800 pounds of lawful money of PA. Land was in Hilltown Township
Legal Description
Land was next to road leading to Newtown, Henry Weisel, Adam Kern, Henry A.
Stout, Isaac Cassel, Michael Dramer, Daniel Maryle (?) consisting of 135 ¾
acres
(This being the same land which Christian Kern & Mary, his wife by indenture on 3-29-1786 did grant to son, Philip Kern in Book 26, Page 139 who died intestate leaving widow Catherine, now married to Henry Houser & 3 children, Christian, John & Margaret.
3-5-1804
Henry Shellenberger & his wife Barbara of Hatfield Township, Montgomery
County to Jacob Shellenberger of Hatfield Township for 70 pounds land located
in Hilltown Township
Legal Description
Land was located next to county line road, Henry Shellenberger,
Jacob Copis
Henry & Barbara bought the land in 3-8-1796 listed in Book 26, Page 91(?)
Filed 3-5-1804 in Book 35, Page 355
12-19-1795
Conrad Shellenberger & Eve, his wife of the township of Hilltown to Abraham
Wambold of Rockhill for 97 pounds and 10 shillings
Legal Description
Land next to Freman(?), Abraham Wambold, Richard Roberts, late George Egert
"[It being the same tract of land which the Supreme Executive Council of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Patent dated 1-27-1790 did grant and confirm
to Conrad Shellenberger in Fee as by the said Patent Recorded in the Rolls
office for the State of Pennsylvania in Pat Book No. 16 Page 130.]"
No date given recorded, but we list as Book 28, Page 373 even though document 28 has 372 on top of it.
10-21-1821 - John Shellenberger will
Johns Shellenberger of the township of New Britain asks that 500 pounds be
put upon interest that the interest be paid to his wife Elizabeth. His children
are listed as:
Elizabeth, married to Andrew Hetman
Jacob Shellenberger
Rachel married to Michael Hetman
Samuel Shellenberger
Anna Shellenberger
Gives oldest son, John Shellenberger one silver dollar in addition to what he was given in his lifetime shall be his full share.
Has a family book where he keeps track of what ahs been advanced to each of his children. This amount is to be deducted from their share.
Executors were Jacob Shellenberger & Michael Hetman
Written June 1820
Recorded 9-28-1822 and is #4964
3-27-1899 - Hannah Shellenberger estate
In will gave clothes to daughter, Elizabeth, wife of John Smith
Gave $15 to Josiah Shellenberger, her son
Gave and bequeathed to the children of her LATE son Oliver Shellenberger
$15.
All the rest is to be sold and divided between:
1 full share to Elizabeth, wife of John Smith
1 full share to Josiah Shellenberger
1 full share to the children of deceased son, Oliver Shellenberger
But during her lifetime she has advanced to Oliver Shellenberger the amount of $100 that is to be deducted from his portion.
Charles Cressman, executor
Dated 2-6-1891 - There is not number on the back of this. It is not a page
from a book, but a free standing document.
5-1-1843
John L. Shellenberger being Adm. for Catherine Shellenberger deceased does
receive $89.73 from the estate of Rebecca Snyder.
Conrad Snyder was Adm.
No number given.
1858
We need to get other pages for this. It lists Tobias Fluck & Samuel M.
Shellenberger, as Adm. There are many names and dollar amounts written on it.
It has to do with estate settlement, but whose and what I don't know. Lists
the following names like heirs:
Lydide Shellenberger
S. M. Shellenberger
Mary Shellenberger
Jacob M. Shellenberger
6-15-1839
This is a separate piece of paper - not a book page.
Entered in Bond Book No 3 Page 131
Inventory Conrad Shellenberger
Settlement of Estate of Conrad Shellenberger late of Hilltown
Filed 2-25-1841
This is the inside pages of document #33 - Settlement of Conrad Shellenberger's
estate which was worth 18,162.13.
Many names and amounts mentioned. Settlement was 2-25-1841
John L Shellenberger, Adm.
Settlement of Samuel's estate
Distribution to children:
Josiah Shellenberger 678.32 ¾
Oliver Shellenberger 678.322 ¾
Elizabeth Smith 678.32 ¾
Milton Shellenberger 678.32 ¾
Filed and recorded 2-10-1870
Settlement of Jacob S. Shellenberger of Hilltown, Tobias Fluck & Samuel
M. Shellenberger Adm.
There is a Jacob M. Shellenberger listed here as having been paid for a receipt.
1858
September 1857
Sale of Jacob S Shellenberger estate
4 lots situated in Hilltown & Rockhill townships. Heirs refused to accept
price so was ordered sold at auction.
1-7-1829 - Michael Kulp will
He lived in Bedminster Township and has a wife, Molley
He has son, Samuel Kulp
He has daughter, Betsy married to John Shellenberger, she was given land in Bedmister
He has son, Michael
He has son, Andrew
Has daughter Susanna married to Joseph(?) - couldn't get last name
February 1882 Orphans Court
Jacob R. Shellenberger minor child of Jacob S. Shellenberger, Hilltown deceased
had Levi Shellenberger, Rockhill appointed guardian.
Also Leidy R. Shellenberger, minor child of Jacob S. Shellenberger, Hilltown deceased had Levi L. Shellenberger, Rockhill appointed guardian.
9-11-1862
John Shellenberger of Hilltown Estate Settlement.
Henry K. Shellenberger & Francis Fratz, exec.
Many names and amounts of receipts
Filed 9-11-1862 in Book 7, Page 89
2-5-1862
Henry K. Shellenberger & Francis Fratz exec. For John Shellenberger late
of Hilltown. Will said to give land to Michael K. Shellenberger, but he has
done nothing - not paid mortgage. The land is "subject to the lien of a mortgage
executed by said John Shellenberger deceased to John L. Shellenberger, Trustee
of Elizabeth Shellenberger, wife of said deceased dated 4-7-1834 & recorded
in book no. 14 page 577"
4-3-1840
John L Shellenberger and Jacob L. Shellenberger all of Hilltown Adm. for Conrad
Shellenberger late of Hilltown grant to Joseph Letherman.
"Whereas John Shellenberger and Margaret, his wife by heir indenture dated
3-16-1779 recorded in the office for recording Deeds in & for the County
of Bucks in Deed Book G (?) Volume 1 Page 157 for the consideration therein
mentioned granted and confirmed unto their son, Conrad Shellenberger etc."
Also talks about an agreement between John Shellenberger of Hatfield township,
County of Philadelphia and John Benner of Hilltown where he gave approval for
Benner to build a dam and have right of way over one of John Shellenberger's
filed to take care of dam.
Paul Hatzel and Catherine, his wife in 6-4-1801 in Deed Book 31, Page 297 granted
land to Conrad Shellenberger.
Benjamin Rossenberger and Margaret, his wife on 6-5-1813 in Deed Book 43 Page
506 granted to Conrad Shellenberger.
Conrad's heirs are:
John L. Shellenberger
Jacob L. Shellenberger
Elizabeth Datesman, wife of Jacob
Eve Wart, wife of John
Suanna Drumbower, wife of John
Anna Mumbower, wife of George
Hana Droger, deceased, her childrenEve Hillpot wife of Samuel
Mary Droger
Land sold for $4,341.81 to John Letherman
Legal Description
Land was next to: Abraham Wampold, John Groff, Jacob Groff, Joseph Letherman,
John L. Shellenberger, Mill dam, John L. Shellenberger, Michel Savecool, Abraham
Clemmer (?), Jacob Snyder, Andrew Schlichter
Recorded 4-28-1840 in Book 65, Page 90
10-5-1822
Validity of John Shellenberger's will
Jacob Shellenberger & Michael Harman are exec.
Don't have the end of the page.
12-12-1817
Estate of Jacob Shellenberger late of Hatfield Township, Montgomery Co. granted
to Jacob Detwiler of Hilltown for 256.75
Conrad Shellenberger & Adam Gerhart
*This copy is so bad that I can't read it. It is on that old gray copier
paper that has not aged well.
Book 46, Page 178
12-23-1817
Talks about Jonathan & Fanny Roberts
Book 46, Page 178 - This belongs with document #44 - both are unreadable.
5-19-1829
Conrad Shellenberger, widower of Hilltown granted to John Shellenberger, his
son, land that was granted to him (129 acres) in Book C(?) Volume 1 Page 157
from Benjamin Rosenberger & Margaret his wife. John L. Shellenberger bought
Land.
Recorded 5-28-1829 in Book 54, Page 152 - 154
Many more names on this record, but copy is very bad.
Contributed by Gail Maloney GailMail@home.com