The Family of Melchoir TABLER
and Catherine Elizabeth DORN
(8th. Generation)

Spelling Variants of TABLER: DEBELER, DEBERLER, DEBLER, DOEBLER

240-Melchoir TABLER, b. 15 Jan 1725, Germany, s/o John Lenhardt and Anna Maria (____?) TABLER (480/481), d. 9 Aug 1804. age 79y 6m 23d, Frederick Co., MD, from a stroke and paralysis, m. 1st. Jan 1747, prob. Lancaster Co., PA, (241) Catherine Elizabeth DORN, b. 1727, Conestoga, Lancaster Co., PA, d/o John and Charlotte DORN (482/483), d. 4 Oct 1778, age 51y, Frederick Co., MD, from a burst blood vessel. In Strouckburg they were members of Christ Lutheran  Church, organized May 1753. He was one of the founders of Christ Evangelica Church (Lutheran) in Tulpechocken in 1743. On 12 May 1745 Melchoir sponsored John Melchoir s/o Joh. Mueller. He received Warrant #1, 18 apr 1752, for 25 acres of land in Tulenhocken. On 6 Sep 1745 he and Catherina Barbara Dollman sponsored  Catarina Barbara d/o William Gally, and on 15 Jan 1755 he witnessed the baptism of Catharina Fuchs d/o Adam and Catharina Fuchs at Host Church. On 20 Mar 1757,Melchoir and Catharina sponsored Catharina Hardtman. Melchoir was a Holy Communicant, at North kill on 2 and 22 Mar 1761. They joined the Frederick Church in 1761, shortly after they moved to MD. Melchoir TABLER, m. 2nd., 8 Apr 1779, Philopena Spiess BURGER, who d. 3 Jan 1827, in Frederick Co., MD. Witness to their marriages included Christian Ostertag (Easterday) and his wife Juliana, Michael Laufer and wife Elizabeth, Leonhard Huber (Hoover) and wife Eva Margaret, Conrad Schau and daughter Barbara. In 1790 Melchoir had in his household 2 males over 16, 2 females, and 6 slaves. All of the children were born to Catherine, and there were no children from the second marriage. Some researcher have wrongly stated that Philopena was the mother of Melchoir's children. One only has to look at the birth dates of the children to see that they were all b. prior to Melchoir's marriage to his second wife. He purchased land on the Opequon in Berkeley Co., VA from William Morgan Oct 1771. He never lived there, and deeded the property to his son George on 17 Nov 1778.  On 14 Sep 1779, Melchoir, and daughters, Elisabeth and Barbara were witnesses at the marriage of Matthais Oberfeld and Anna Maria Hartman on 14 Sep 1779. Melchor part of  Coroners's Inquest for an unidentified body and bones found on the mountain, along with sons Wilhelm, and Peter. He was buried on the 10th. Aug 1804. His 1st. wife was buried 5 Oct 1778. (FH12, LE45, MDB4, MDFRB1 p1, 17 GMRB1 p39, 24, 95, 42, 95, 145,  MDFR2, PAB3, 16, PABEB6, 9, 15 p56-57, 17-18, 35-26, WVBEB7 p108-110) Children:

WILL: Melchoir TABLER, probated 1804, names sons George and William receiving 1 shilling; Jacob, Adam, Peter, and Michael; daus. Christina WIMER, Barbara WHIPP w/o Jacob, Catherine GETZANDANNER, w/o John, Elizabeth w/o Jacob MARTIN. (MDFR17, GMRB1 p39)

 240.4-John Jacob TABLER, b. 29 Feb 1752, d. 1827, m. ____?.  John Jacob TABLER was baptized in 1752. In sister Barbara's estate, his share to his three sons. In 1790 he was living in Frederick Co., MD with 3 males under 16, 1 male over 16 (prob. John), and 1 female. He also owned lots in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., VA. Possibly other children then those listed below. (FH12, LE45 ,MDFR2) Children:

240.4a John Christian TABLER, b. c1774, to PA in 1794. (FH12, LE45)

240.4b William TABLER, b. c1777, first to Ohio Co., VA, then to OH, m. c1816, had 7 known children, possibly others. (FH12, LE45)

240.4c-John Jacob TABLER Jr., b. c1781, d. c1831/33, m. 24 Jun 1805, Loudoun Co., VA, Nancy Ann MCCMAKIN (MCMICHEN, MCMICHIN)  b. 1787, VA, d. aft. 1850. This family moved to IN. (FH12, LE45) Children (1 known):

240.4c Benjamin M. TABLER b. 1825, KY, m. 1848, Mariah HARRISON b. c1827, IN. Benjamin came to KS in 1877 locating in West Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, where he farmed until 1882, then operated a grocery business. He fought in the Mexican War in the 1st. Reg. Mounted Riflemen, Co. G., under Capt. J. S. Simmson, and was wounded at Belen Gates on 19 Sep 1847, then discharged in 1847. In the Civil War he enlisted in 181 in the 35th. Reb., IL. Vol,, Co. A, was commissioned a Captain, and was discharged in 1864. In 1880 Benjamin was farming in Union Twp., Sedgwick Co. (KSSE2, KSSEB8)

  • 240.4c1a Amanda TABLER b. 11 Jul 1853, IL, d. 14 Jun 1920, MO
  • 240.4c1b Alexander TABLER
  • 240.4c1c Andrew Jackson TABLER b. 11 Jun 1853, IL, d. 14 Jun 1920, MO
  • 240.4c1d Millard F. TABLER nb. 14 Nov 1853, IL, d. 28 Mar 1919, MO
  • 240.4c1e Lawrence B. TABLER b. 14 Nov 1856, IL, d. 28 Mar 1919, MO
  • 240.4c1f Lewis W. TABLER b. c1865, IA

240.4c1c Andrew Nelson  TABLER b. 11 Jun 1853, Champaign Co., IL, d. 14 Jun 1920, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, m. 1st. Anna MILLER b. c1859, OH, d. before 1884, IL; m. 2nd. 1884, Ellen LUMLEY b. 18 Jun 1857, Lowell, __________ Co., MA, d. 8 Apr 1934, at 340 N. 12th. St., Kansas City, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. E. BUCKLES, age 76y 7m 20d. Andrew moved to Bates Co., MO in 1903 locating on a farm in Grand River Twp., moving to Adrain, Bates Co.11 years later, then to Kansas City in 1919. In 1880 they were boarding with Caroline King in Critten Twp., Champaign Co., where Andrew was a farm laborer. In 1900 he was farming in Sadorus Twp., Champaign Co., IL. In 1920 he was in the 7th. Ward, Kansas City. Ellen worked in Ladies Auxiliary. They were members of the Methodist Church. Andrew and Ellen are buried in Altona Cem., Bates Co., MO. (MOBTB2, MOJA9, ILCG4-5) Children (1 by 1st. wife, 6 by the 2nd.):

  • 240.4c1c1 Lutie May TABLER b. 1879/80, IL (m. a COOLEY, res. Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS)
  • 240.4c1c2 Mabel TABLER b. Sep 1884, IL
  • 240.4c1c3 James Benjamin TABLER b. Jul 1886, IL
  • 240.4c1c4 Annie TABLER b. Nov 1888, IL
  • 240.4c1c5 Alice A. TABLER b. Sep 1892, IL
  • 240.4c1c6 Grace TABLER b. Mar 1896, IL
  • 240.4c1c7 George TABLERT b. 14 Mar 1898, IL, d. Jan 1972, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ (US1)

240.4c1c3 James Benjamin TABLER b. Jul 1886, IL, m. Alice Maude WHITING. The first three children are buried in Altona Cem., Bates Co., MO. In 1910 they were living in Spruce Twp., Bates Co. In 1920 James was a taxi driver in Creston, Union Co., IA. (IAUN6, MOBT6, MOBTB2, US1) Children:

  • 240.4c1c3a Infant son TABLER b. 15 Dec 1911, MO, d. 15 Dec 1911, MO
  • 240.4c1c3b James Whiting TABLER b. 1 Oct 1910, MO, d. 2 Oct 1910, MO
  • 240.4c1c3c L. Marie TABLER b. 20 Aug 1909, MO, d. 20 Aug 1909, MO
  • 240.4c1c3d Donald H. TABLER b. c1915, IA
  • 240.4c1c3e Norman N. TABLER b. c1917, IA
  • 240.4c1c3f George M. TABLER b. 7 Sep 1919, IA, d. 29 Nov 1995, Kansas City, Platte Co., MO (US1)

240.4c1c5 Alice A. TABLER b. Sep 1892, IL, m. 20 Mar 1913, Bates Co., MO, Henry Ernest CATRON b. 30 apr 1891, Cartwright, Clinton Co., KY, d. 31 Oct 1923, Grace Hospital, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, s/o Sylvester V. and Maletha Ellen (MOLES) CATRON. In 1920 Henry was a elevator (grain) worker in Adrain, Bates Co. MO. Henry and their son Kenneth are buried in altona Cem., Bates Co. (MOBT7, MOBTB2) Children:

  • 240.4c1c5a Kenneth CATRON b. 20 May 1914, MO, d. 32 May 1914, MO
  • 240.4c1c5b Mildred CATRON b. c1915, MO
  • 240.4c1c5c Leola CATRON b. c1916, MO
  • 240.4c1c5d Arnold CATRON b. c1917, MO
  • 240.4c1c5e Orais? CATRON b. c1918, MO

240.4c1d Millard Fremont TABLER  b. 14 Nov 1856, IL, d. 28 Mar 1919, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, age 62y 4m 14d, m. 1890, Ida B. HARRISON b. 16 Aug 1871, Bates Co., MO, d. 16 May 1920, Kansas City, d/o James Coleman and Elizabeth (CRAWFORD) HARRISON, age 48y 9m. Millard moved to Bates Co., in 1888, where he lived for 2 years, then moved to Kansas City. In 1900 they were in Grand River Twp., Bates Co. In 1920 Ida was living with her daughter, Leona SHAW in Kansas City. They were both members of the Mehodist Church, South. Millard and Ida are buried in Altona Cem., Bates Co. (MOBT5, MOBTB2, MOJA9) Children:

  • 240.4c1d1 Leland A. TABLER b. Nov 1880, MO, d. cMay 1920, MO (twin)
  • 240.4c1d2 Lorand O. TABLER b. Nov 1880, MO (twin)
  • 240.4c1d3 Leona Pearl TABLER b. Aug 1893, MO
  • 240.4c1d4 Thelma Jennings TABLER b. 19 Oct 1900, MO

240.4c1d1 Leland A. TABLER b. Nov 1880, Grand River Twp., Bates Co., MO, d. cMay 1920, MO (twin) (a few months before the death of his mother), m. c15 Jun1 911, San Marcos, Hays Co., TX, Alma MOORE, b. 1891, TX (twin sister of Lorand TABLER'S wife Alta). The twin brothers married the twin sisters in a double ceremony. In 1920 Alma was living with Lorand and Alta TABLER in the 3rd. Ward, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. (MOBTB2, MOJA9)

240.4c1d2 Lorand O. TABLER b. Nov 1880, Grand River Twp., Bates Co., MO (twin), m. c15 Jun 1911, San Marcos, Hays Co., TX, Alta MOORE (twin sister of Leland TABLER'S wife Alma). The twin brothers married the twin sister in a double ceremony. In 1920 Lorand was a hardware salesman living in the 3rd. Ward, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, with Alma's widowed sister Alma in the home. (MOBTB2, MOJA9)

240.4c1d3 Leona Pearl TABLER b. Aug 1893, m. R. H. SHAW. In 1920 they were living in the 3rd. Ward, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, with Leona's mother in the home. (MOBTB2, MOJA9)

240.4c1d4 Thelma Jennings TABLER b. 19 Oct 1900, Grand River Twp., Bates Co., MO, m. D. J. ZINN. (MOBTB2)

240.8 Elisabeth TABLER, b. 6 Jan, Berks Co., PA, d. 1821, MD, m. 18 Jan 1773, Frederick Co., MD, Jacob MARTIN, d. 1821, MD. On 14 Feb 1779, Elisabeth TABLER, was a witness at the marriage of Matthias Oberfield and Anna Maria Hartmann on 14 Sep 1779 in Frederick, MD. (FH12, LE45, MDFR B1) Children:

240.8c-Jacob MARTIN Jr., b. c1788, m. 28 Nov 1809, Sophia ROHR, b. 29 Sep 1789, d. 24 Sep 1878. (FH12,LE45) 3 known unnamed children.

240.8i-Mary MARTIN, b. c1800, d. 14 Sep 1861, m. 25 Mar 1825, Henry FAVORITE. Henry FAVORITE was married previously, wife unknown The children of this marriage were born in 1826, 1828, 1830, 1836, and 1840. A daughter d. in 1851. (FH12, LE45) Children not named.

240.10-Barbara TABLER, b. 7 Mar 1763, Frederick Co., MD, d. 1827, m. 6 Dec 1785, Frederick Co., MD, Jacob WHIPP, d. bef. wife. Witnesses to the marriage were Melchoir and Wilhelm DEBELER, and Daniel Hartmann. . Barbara DEBELER was a witness at the marriage of Matthais Oberfield and Anna Maria Hartmann, on 14 Sep 1779 in Frederick Co., MD. (FH12, LE45, MDFRB1, p45)

240.13-Anna Catherine TABLER, b. 1770, MD, d. 19 Aug 1851, m. 31 May 1789, Frederick Co., MD, John GETZANDANNER, b. 9 Jul 1764, d. 1841. Anna Catherine TABLER was the 2nd. wife of John. John is probably the GETZANDANNER, who ran a tavern 3 miles west of Frederick.  (They are buried in the GETZENDANNER Family Cem., Braddock, Frederick Co. (FH12, LE45, MDFRB20 p255, MDFR2) Children:

240.13a-Elizabeth GETZANDANNER, b. 29 May 1790, d. 16 Jan 1831, m. 6 Mar 1808, Henry KEIFFER. (FH12,LE45) No issue:

240.13b-Mary GETZANDANNER, b. 26 Jun 1792, d.1 Feb 1854, m. David MILLER (FH12,LE45) They had 4 sons, 4 daughter, unnamed.

240.13b-Mary GETZANDANNER, b. 26 Jun 1792, d.1 Feb 1854, m. 12 Apr 1821, Ann Elizabeth DERR, b. 25 Mar 1801, d. 4 Aug 1883. (FH12,LE45) They had 5 sons, 3 daughters, unnamed.

240.13e-Catherine GETZANDANNER, b. 10 Jun 1796, m. 25 Nov 1816, Samuel REYNOLDS. (FH12,LE45) They had 2 sons, 1 died, and 1 daughter, unnamed.

240.13f-Daniel GETZANDANNER, b. 22 Dec 1800, d. 21 Aug 1873, m. 20 Dec 1823, Mary Ann DERR, b. 1802, d. 12 Mar 1861. (FH12,LE45) They had 8 sons, and 3 daughters, unnamed.

240.13g-Abraham GETZANDANNER, b. 16 Dec 1811, d. 1858, m. 7 Dec 1833, Mary Elizabeth BUCKEY, b. 1813/15, d. 1892. In 1850 census, Mary E. age 35, in 1860, age 46. (FH12,LE45) They had 4 sons, 4 daughters. 

240.12-John Peter TABLER, b. 22 Sep 1766, Frederick Co., MD, d. 9 Feb 1851, IN, m. 29 Dec 1791, Elizabeth HOOVER, b. Jul 1771, IN, d. 1825, IN. Peter part of  Coroners's Inquest for an unidentified body and bones found on the mountain, along with brother, Wilhelm, and father, Melchoir. (FH12, LE45, MDFRB1 p60) Children:

240.12a John Melchoir TABLER, b. 11 Sep 1792, MD, d. 8 Feb 1884, IN, m. 26 Jan 1818, IN, Martha Patsy JONES, b. 20 Nov 1797, d. 1855. He m. 2nd., 24 Mar 1870, Arminta HISER, widow, b. 1832, TN, d. 12 Mar 1899, IN. (FH12,LE45) 12 children:

240.12b Peter Hopper TABLER, b. 1794, KY, d. 1825, m. c1822 Rachel FUNK. (FH12,LE45) 1 son known:

240.12c Sarah TABLER, b. 1795, KY, m. 30 Dec 1873, to Wyatt SAMPSON. (FH12,LE45) 1 known daughter:

240.12d Elizabeth TABLER, b. 24 Mar 1797, KY, d. 4 Sep 1861, IN, m. 15 Nov 1814, Henry LOOPS, b. 14 Aug 1790, d. 6 Oct 1865. (FH12,LE45) 11 or 12 children:

240.12f George TABLER, b. 26 May 1803, KY, d. 13 Jan 1884, m. 19 Apr 1832, Elizabeth FRIEDLEY, b. 11 May 1813, d. 4 Dec 1875. (FH12,LE45) 13 children:

240.12g Mahala TABLER, b. 1805, KY, m. 1822, Joseph BLUNK, b. 1799, KY. Both were living in 1860. (FH12,LE45) 8 children:

 240.12h James TABLER, b. 17 Jun 1807, KY, d. 23 Jan 1878, m. 11 Sep 1854, Lydia Danes Page MILRAY, b. 1824, England, d. 1906. (FH12,LE45) Reported to have had 13 children, including a step-child:

240.12i Ashael TABLER, b. 22 Jun 1809, KY, d. 17 Jun 1885, m. Margaret ___?, b. 4 Juj 1807, d. 28 Jul 1896. (FH12,LE45) 

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