The Family of Michael YEASLEY
and Magdalena ____?
(8th. Generation)

190 Michael YEASLEY, b. 12 May 1730, (maybe in Northhampton Co., PA?), d. 1808, m. 1st. (191) Magdalena _______,  (read note below) probably in Northampton Co., PA. She may have died prior to there moving to Jefferson, but there is no proof that this is the case. A note recently found (2004) on the Internet, states that he was b. in Northampton, Co., PA, s/o Nicholus and _______ YEASLEY. I have not yet comfirmed that. Some authors have him being born in Germany. He evidently had two children when he joined Capt. Weiser's Co. of the German Battalion, on 9 Aug 1776, serving until 7 Mar 1778. According to the history of Berks Co., was a Trenton on 26 Dec 1776, Princeton 3 Jan 1777 and Mary 1777, and in Sullivan's Division against the Indians, and in the spring of 1789 on the frontier of  Northumberland Co., which ended in 1 Jan 1781. At any rate he was in Berks Co., PA, where they had 2 children. He later migrated to Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA, where he owned several properties. In the 1787 personal property tax list of Berkeley Co., List B, Thomas Hart, Commissioner, Michael YEASLEY was taxed for 6 black(s) under 16, and 17 horse, mares, colts and mules. His immediate neighbors visited before and after Michael on 16 Jun            were: Jacob Jacob Odebalt, Jhn rynat, Jese Simmons, Joseph Sweregin, John Vanosdoll, (Michael), Jesse Barns, John Barns, Joseph Barns Sr., William Bell and Mathias Cosker. In the Jefferson Co., VA, Personal Property tax list, he was taxed in 1802 and 1803 for 1 white male over 16 and 3 horses; in 1805 1 white male over 16; and in 1806 1 white male over 16 and 1 horse. He was responsible for securing four French bells for the Reformed Church in Shepherdstown. His will was proved 13 Sep 1808 in Jefferson Co., VA. He m. 2nd. Catherine Welsh Norfsenger ENTLER, widow of Philip ENTLER Jr. There were no children by this marriage. He is buried in the Reformed Graveyard, Shepherdsotwn, Jefferson Co., WV. NOTE: In the bio of a great-grandson, Jacob Luther ROPP of Fairfield Co., OH, it is stated that Michael YEASLEY'S wife was 'Mott Ilana ____?. There are several misconceptions in this document, which makes the compiler wonder where they came up with the name, and there is no explanation whether Ilana is a given name or a surname.They also state that Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., WV, once Mechlenburg (true) was laid out by Michael YEASLEY (untrue). The town was laid out in the 1730s, and Michael YEASLEY was in Berks Co., PA until at least 1781, and may have been in Hellam Twp., York Co., PA in 1779 when Michael YESSLEY was taxed for 4 horses and 5 cattle. Again the tax was not listed indicating that he may have already removed from York Co.. (FH29, LE71, OHFFB5 p230, PABEB1 p102, 127, PAYOB35 p43, WVB1, WVBEB23, WVJEB5, p117, 22 Bk1 p427)

Will: Michael YEASLEY: written 18 Jul 1808, probated 13 Aug 1808; wife Catherine; children: Elizabeth BROTEMARKLE w/o Christian BROTEMARKLE, Caty HILL w/o Christian HILL; Barbara STALEY w/o Stephen STALEY; Polly COOKUS, Eve SHEETZ, Magdalena ROPP, Sally WELSHANS; executors Henry COCKUS and Jacob WELSHANS, friends. (WVJEB22 Bk1 p427)

190.2 Barbara YEASLEY, m.  c1795, Daniel STALEY, according to Source WVJEB5; Stephen STALEY according to another source. Stephen STALEY in Michael YEASLEY'S will. More research. (FH29, WVJEB5, 22 Bk 1 p427)

190.3 Maria or Mary (Polly) YEASLEY, m. Henry COOKUS, 3rd, b. 1775, VA s/o Henry II and Catherine (_____?) COOKUS. The compiler has not found any records to date of Henry and Maria. (FH29, WVJEB5 p47)

190.5 Eva YEASLEY, b. 2 Jul 1776, prob. Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA, d. 17 Jan 1809, Shepherdstown, , m. 20 Jan 1799, m. 20 Jan 1799, Martin SHEETZ, b. 20 Mar 1776, Shepherdstown, d. Jan 1808, Shepherdstown. There are no census records for this couple. The 1800 Census for VA was destroyed, and they died prior to the 1810 census. Both are buried in the Reformed Church Graveyard in Shepherdstown. (FH29, WVJEB5) Children:

190.6b John Philip SHEETZ, b. 11 Jan 1800, prob. Sheperdstown, Jefferson Co., VA. There is a Philip SHEETZ, age 50, with a personal estate of $800 living in a hotel in Berkeley Co., most likely in Martinsburg, that fits the age of this Philip SHEETZ. (FH29)

190.6d Jacob SHEETZ, b. 1804, prob. Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA, d. 6 Sep 1881, Huntington, Ross Co., OH, m. 4 Aug 1827, Ross Co., OH, Elizabeth CHAMBERLAIN, d/o David and Ann (GASTON) CHAMBERLAIN. Although it would appear from the marriage record that Jacob SHEETZ m. in 1827 in Ross Co., OH, he does not in fact appear in the OH 1830 census. It may be that he was living with family of the bride. In 1850 Jacob was a tanner in Huntington Twp., Ross Co., OH. His son John M., was a farm laborer(FH29, OHRO1, 4, 7) Childdren:

190.6e Daniel SHEETZ, b. 3 Mar 1806,prob. Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA, d. prob. in Ross Co., OH, m. 21 Mar 1829, Ross Co., OH, Hannah CHAMBERLAIN. This Daniel SHEETZ is most probably the brother of Jacob SHEETZ above, and apparently m. sisters or close relatives. More research. In 1850, Daniel, is a day laborer living with his son, David SHEETZ. (FH29, OHRO1, 4, 7)

190.6e1 David SHEETZ, b. c1834, OH, m. Ellen _____?, b. c1838, OH. (OHRO4) Children:

  • 190.6e1a Julia A. SHEETZ b. c1854, OH
  • 190.6e1b Hanry M. SHEETZ b. c1858, OH
  • 190.6e1c Hannah J. SHEETZ b. 1860, OH

190.7 Sarah YEASLEY, b. 21 Jul 1778, Berkeley Co., VA, d. 27 Nov 1846, Berkeley Co., m. 28 Sep 1798, Berkeley Co., Jacob WELSHANS, b. 27 Nov 1773, VA, d. 28 Sep 1850, Jefferson Co., VA. In 1850, Jacob was a farmer living on 'Clifton Farm' near Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co. Both are buried in Old Reformed Graveyard, Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., WV, along with children Sarah, George Lewis, and Catherine Ann. (FH29, WEJEB4, WVJE12) Children:

190.7a Elizabeth WELSHANS, b. 12 Jan 1799, VA, m. Jacob STALEY. (FH29)

190.7c Sarah WELSHANS, b. 22 Nov 1803, MD, d. 7 Jan 1860, Jefferson Co., VA, buried Old Reformed Graveyard, Shepherdstown, WV. In the 1850 census of Jefferson Co., she is living with her brother, Joseph WELSHANS. (FH29, WVJE11)

190.7d Joseph WELSHANS, b. 4 Feb 1805, Sheperdstown, Jefferson Co., VA, d. 10 Apr 1888 (1898?), Shepherdstown, m. 16 May 1838, Washington Co., MD, Margaret Bennett ENTLER (see 190.7d). Joseph was a fireman, militia man, farmer, blacksmoth, councilman, town treasurer, mayor, postmaster, and churchman in Shepherdstown. The dates and listings of his various activities and services for the town of Sheperdstown can be found in the source WVJEB5, p115. In 1850 Joseph is listed as a blacksmith in Sehpherdstown. Sarah WELSHANS 47, b. VA, Keziah Holmes 13, b. VA, and James Faymen 17, an appretice blacksmith are in the 1850 household. In 1880 Joseph was living in Potomac, Jefferson  Co., with Mary, Ellen V, and Lewis J. WELSHANS, 9, b. VA, a grandson, and s/o John Henry WELSHANS. His will was written in 1882. (FH29, WVJEB5 p115, WVJE12-15, WVNP2, 20 Jan 1872) Children:

  • 190.7d1 Sarah R. WELSHANS b. c1846
  • 190.7d2 Ellen V. WELSHANS b. 8 Jun 1838 d. 3 May 1919
  • 190.7d3 Charles Neven WELSHANS b. c1841 d. 1898
  • 190.7d4 John Henry Freelinghizer WELSHANS b. 15 Sep 1844, d. 27  Dec 1900 (m. Louise____)
  • 190.7d5 Sarah 'Sally' Margaret WELSHANS b. 1846
  • 190.7d6 Mary Emma WELSHANS b. 1849
  • 190.7d7 Elizabeth Yeasley WELSHANS b. 31 J1n 1852 d. Sun., 19 Jan 1873, age 20y 11m. 20d
  • 190.7d8 Anna Catherine WELSHANS b. 1854

190.7d1 Sarah R. WELSHANS, m. Thomas Hamilton DAVIS. Evidently she died early. It would appear that Thomas later m. her sister. (FH29) Child:

  • 190.7d1-Paul DAVIS

88.3d2 Ellen WELSHANS b. Jun 1839. In 1900, Ellen ran a 'Fancy Store' in Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., Wv. In the household are Lewis, 28, a nephew, and Irene, a niece, age 15. (WVJE16)

190.7d4 John Henry Freelinghuyser WELSHANS, b. 15 Sep 1843. VA, d. 27 Dec 1900, VA, m. Louise ______?, and had a son. He was a merchant in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, but returned to Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., WV. (FH29, WVJEB5)

  • 190.8d4a J. Lewis WELSHANS
  • 190.8d4b Emma WELSHANS d. c1932

190.7d4b Emma WELSHANS, , d. c1932, m. George W. PORT, went to Beloit, KS. From the history of the PORT Library in Beliot, KS, is the following statement in the history of the library. Mrs. George W. PORT, a gracious and foresighted citizen, saw a need for a permanent location for the library and provided that her home become the library upon her death. Thus, in February of 1932, the refurbished PORT home became the PORT Library. There is also a picture of Emma Welshans PORT at this site. (FH29, KSMIB1, WVJEB5) Go to the library website for a picture of Emma PORT. http://skyways.lib.ks.us/towns/Beloit/library/history.html

190.7d5 Sally Margaret WELSHANS, m. Thomas Hamilton DAVIS. (FH29)

190.7f David WELSHANS, b. 24 Aug 1809, VA, d. 1867, New Madrid, New Madrid Co., MO, m. Isabella SCHELL b. c1820, VA. In 1860 David was farming in New Madrid. On 16 apr 1868, Isabella posted a $200 bond as guardian of John D. WELSHANS, minor orphan of  David WELSHANS, deceased, security provided by J. H. Howard and T. J. O. Morrison. In 1870 Isabella was a widow living with her children and Horton? Montgomery, a farm laborer, in the home. In 1880 Isabella was living with her son Zachary T. (FH29, MONM5-7, MONMB4 p51) Children:

  • 190.7f1 Robert D. WELSHANS b. c1842, IL
  • 190.7f2 Mary V. WELSHANS b. c1846, IL
  • 190.7f3 Zachariah T. WELSHANS b. c1850, MO
  • 190.7f4 Emma WELSHANS b. c1850, MO
  • 190.7f5 John D. WELSHANS b. c1856, MO
  • 190.7f6 Cate WELSHANS b. c1857, MO
  • 190.7f7 Ellen WELSHANS b. 1860, MO

190.7f1 Robert D. WELSHANS b. c1842-45, Sparta, Randolph Co., IL, m. 1st.10 Oct 1866, New Madrid Co., MO, Susan KENWORTHY b. c1850, d. bef. 1907, MO; m. 2nd., 1907, Addie _____? d. bef. 1920. In 1870 through 1910 Robert was a farmer in New Madrid Twp., New Madrid Co., MO. In 1870 William Gregory 25, a farm laborer was in the household. In 1920 Robert was a widower with son William and daughter, Emma KENDALL and husband Edward KENDALL in the home. Their daughter Ella was b. in Maries Co., MO, and is buried in Mounds Park Cem., New Madrid Co. She d. in Lewis Twp., New Madrid Co. (MOB3, MONM6-10) Children:

  • 190.7f1a William 'Willie' WELSHANS b. c1869, MO
  • 190.7f1b Emma WELSHANS b.Feb 18871, MO
  • 190.7f1c Ella WELSHANS b. 28 Mar 1872, MO, d. 14 Sep 1947
  • 190.7f1d Anna Katherine WELSHANS b. c1875, MO
  • 190.7f1e Dixie WELSHANS b. c1877, MO
  • 190.7f1f Walter WELSHANS b. c1879, MO

190.7f1b Emma WELSHANS b. Feb 1871, m. 18 Aug 1892, by Allen MacFarland, New Madrid, New Madrid Co., MO, James MCLEMORE b. Mary 1866, from Scrub Ridge, New Madric Co. In 1900 they were farming in New Madric Co., with James MCLEMORE 19, a nephew, in the home. Emma must have married a 2nd. time. In 1920 Emma and her husband, Edward KENDALL were living with her father. (MONM8, MONM2 p130)

190.7f1e Dixie WELSHANS b. c1877, MO, m. 18 Dec 1904, New Madrid, New Madrid Co., MO, George H. GREMORE b. c1883, IN, from Parma, New Madrid Co. In 1910 they were farming in La Font Twp., New Madrid Co., with John Rich in the household. (MONM9, MONMB5 p32, US1) Children:

  • 190.7f1e1 Robert L. GREMORE b. 21 Jan 1908, MO, d. 17 Jun 1988, last residence, Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA, age 80
  • 190.7f1e2 Alvin S. GREMORE b. 17 Jan 1910, MO, d. Mar 1986, last residence, Lilbourn, New Madrid Co., MO

190.7f2 Mary V. WILSHANS b. c1846, Il, m. 10 Sep 1866, by the Justice of the County Court, New Madrid, New Madrid Co., MO, James SHULTZ. In 1880 James was farming in New Madrid Co., with Frank Dudley 24, and William Harris 18, farm laborers int he household. (MONM7, MONMB1 p60) Children:

  • 190.7f2a Sarah I. SHULTZ b. c1869, MO
  • 190.7f2b Anna SHULTZ b. c1873, MO
  • 190.7f2c Lula M. SHULTZ b. c1878, MO

190.7f3 Zachary Taylor WELSHANS b. Nov 1849, MO, m. 1880, Cecelia _____? b. Sep 1859, MO, d. 1934, Lilburn, New Madrid Co., MO, age 75, d/o Frank and Elizabeth (Bariva/) WELSHANS. In 1880 through 1920 Zachary Taylor was farming in New Madrid Twp., New Madrid Co. In 1880 his mother Isabella 60, his sister Anna Katherine 22, and boarders William Rhoton 21, Jefferson Waters 18, a black, and Peter Henry 28, a malutto were in the home. (MOB3, MONM7-10) Children:

  • 190.7f3a Alford WELSHANS b. May 1882, MO
  • 190.7f3b Walter WELSHANS b. Sep 1888, MO
  • 190.7f3c Child dy.

190.7f3b Walter WELSHANS b. Sep 1888, MO, m. Besse HARRIS b. c1892. In 1920 Walter was farming in Big Prairie, New Madrid Co., MO. Juanite, their daughter, is buried in New Hope Cem., New Madrid Co. (MOB3, MONM10) Children:

  • 190.7f3b1 Lucile WELSHANS b. c1915, MO
  • 190.7f3b2 Louise WELSHANS b. c1916, MO
  • 190.7f3b3 Bessie WELSHANS b. c1920, MO
  • 190.7f3b4 Juanite WELSHANS b. 13 Jul 1922, MO, d. 22 Jun 1924, MO, age 1y 11m 9d

190.7f5 John D. WELSHANS b. c1856-1859, MO, m. Julia Hester KNIGHT b. 13 Dec 1881, TN, d. 13 Jul 1858, Troy Lincoln Co., MO, d/o Joseph and Sarah (BOSWELL) KNIGHT. In 1920 John D. was farming in Troy, New Madrid, New Madrid Co., MO. Julia d. in Troy, Lincoln Co., MO. Her death was reported by son  George who lived in Troy. She is buried in Troy City Cem., Troy. (MOB3, MONM10, US1)

  • 190.7f5a ____ie WELSHANS (male) b. c1902, MO
  • 190.7f5b J. H. WELSHANS b. c1904, MO
  • 190.7f5c George WELSHANS b. 10 Jul 1904, MO, d. Feb 1966, MO, age 61
  • 190.7f5d Everett WELSHANS b. c1913, MO
  • 190.7f5e Charles E. WELSHANS b. c1915, MO

190.7f5e Charles E. WELSHANS b. c1915, MO, m. Alice SANDMAN, both died prior to 2007. They probably lived in Troy, Lincoln Co., MO. (MONP12, 4 May 2007) Children:

  • 190.7f5e1 Charles E. WELSHAMS b. 5 Aug 1943, Mo, d. 25 Apr 2007, MO
  • 190.7f5e2 P. WELSHANS (see HF190.7f5e)
  • 190.7f5e3 E. WELSHANS (see HF190.7f5e)
  • 190.7f5e4 J. WELSHANS (see HF190.7f5e)

190.7f5e1 Charles E. WELSHANS b. 5 Aug 1943, Troy, Lincoln Co., MO, d. 25 Apr 2007, Festus, Jefferson Co., MO. Charles graduated from cosmetology school and was a board certified cosmetologist. He was active in riding and showing horses. (MONP12, 4 May 2007)

190.7g Catherine Ann WELSHANS, b. 11 Feb 1817, d. 27 Oct 1895, Jefferson Co., WV, probably the Catherine A. WELSHANS buried beside Jacob and Sarah WELSHANS. (FH29)

190.7h John Jacob WELSHANS, b. 3 Jun 1814, Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA, d. 23 Oct 1892, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, m. 9 Jun 1842, Randolph Co., IL, Margaret L. LACEY. John was veteran of Co. D 27th. MO Inf. in the Civil War. Prior to going to Johnson Co. MO, he was the security for several estates in New Madrid Co., MO: on 4 Sep 1850 for a bond in the amount of $1200 for Thomas J. O. Morrison the administrator of Henry Critzer's estate, and on 12 May 1851 in the amount of $150 for Thomas P. Overby in the estate of John Dunn. In 1870 He was farming in Warrensburg Twp., Johnson Co., MO, with his son Joseph and wife Sarah, Allie Davidson 18, Samuel Darby 25, a farm worker, and Elizabeth Darby 20 in the household. Allie Davidson and Elizabeth Darby may have been daughters. In 1900 Margaret was living in the 8th. Ward, Omaha, with her son William. Their daughter Rebecca Ann is buried in The Old Warrensburg Cem., in Johnson Co., MO. John and Margaret ware buried in Prospect Hill Cem., in Omaha. (ILB1, MOJO4, MOJOB1, MONM4 p7,10, NEDG4, NEDGB1, 2 p366,369) Children:

190.7h1 Joseph L. WELSHANS b. Mar 1843, IL, m. 1869, Sarah _____? b. Mar 1843, IL. In 1870 Joseph and Sarah were living with his parents in Warrensburg Twp., Johnson Co., MO. In 1880 and 1900 Joseph was a bookkeeper living in the 8th. Ward, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. In 1910 he was a roomer in the home of Elliot B. Simons (or SimmsS) in the 2nd. Ward, Ogden , Weber Co, UT. (MONM4, NEDG3-4, UTWE12)

190.7h3 William J. WELSHANS b. Apr 1847, MO, m. 1872, Carrie C. _____? b. Jul 1847, NY. In 1900 William was living in the 8th. Ward of Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, with his mother in the household. (FH29, NEDG4, NEDGB2 p319)

  • 190.7h3a William B. WELSHANS b. Au g1873, MO
  • 190.7h3b Arthur B. WELSHANS b. Nov 1877, NE

190.7i Harriet V. WELSHANS, b. 21 Aug 1815, VA, d. 3 Feb 1897, Jefferson Co., WV, m. c1885, John MILLER. (FH29)

190.7l Emma (Emily) Susan WELSHANS, b. 28 Dec 1822, m. James H. HILL, s/o John Y. and Sarah HILL (see Christian HILL Family #94.1a). (FH29)

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