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1756 - 1826 (~ 69 years)-
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1756 Baptism for Maria Cathrina Martin
26 March 1756, St. Michael's and Zion Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Name: Maria Cathrina
Birth date: 25 March 1756
Baptism date: 26 March 1756
Parents: Mathias SImon Martin and Cathrina Stern
Godparents: Maria Cathrina and Abraham Dillinger
This baptism has been attributed to Catharine, the wife of Philip Jacob Ohler, on most family trees. However, no other records have yet been found to tie Catharine to the surname Martin or to the parents Mathias Simon Martin and Catharina Maria Stern. More research is needed to determine if this is the correct baptism record.
FamilySearch.org, St. Michael's and Zion Lutheran church records (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), 1745-1927, film 1312256 Item 7, img 800
1774 Baptism with Godparents Philipp and Catharina Ohler
St. Michael's and Zion (German Lutheran), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 17 April 1774 Catharina Freiburger was baptized.
Parents: Johannes and Susanna Freiburger
Godparents: Philipp and Catharina Ohler
FamilySearch, 18th Century Records of the German Lutheran Church of Philadelphia (St. Michael's and Zion) Volume 2: Baptisms 1770-1786, p. 351, call no. 974.811 K29hr v. 2
1774 Baptism of Philip Jacob Ohler
First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 20 November 1774 Philip Jacob Ohler was baptized. He was born 1 November 1774.
Parents: Philip Jacob Ohler and wife Cathrina
Godparents: the parents themselves
FamilySearch, Transcript of church records, 1748-1852 [First Reformed], film 387870, p. 466, img 288
1774-1775 Pew Rents for Philip Ohler's Wife
First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philip Ohler paid these pew rents for his wife (seine frau):
1774: 6 shillings
1775: --
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Old First Reformed Church Records, 1741-1976, Collection 3010, Vol. 37, Pew rents 1774-1775
1776 Baptism of Philip and Catherine Ohler
15 February 1776, First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Catharine and Philip, born and baptized February 15, 1776.
Parents: Philip Ohler and Catherine
1776 Baptism with Godparents Philip and Cathrina Ohler
First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 14 Apr 1776 Philip Miller was baptized.
Parents: Wilhelm and Maria Miller
Godparents: Philip and Cathrina Ohler
FamilySearch, Transcript of church records, 1748-1852 [First Reformed], film 387870, p. 502, img 306
1777 Baptism with Godparents Philip and Cathrina Ohler
First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 13 April 1777 Cathrina Woolff was baptized.
Parents: Jacob and Loussamat Woolff
Godparents: Philip and Cathrina Ohler
FamilySearch, Transcript of church records, 1748-1852 [First Reformed], film 387870, p. 535, img 322
1777 Baptism of Sussanna Ohler
First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 15 June 1777 Sussanna Ohler was baptized. She was born 8 June 1777.
Parents: Philip Ohler and wife Cathrina
Godparents: the parents themselves
FamilySearch, Transcript of church records, 1748-1852 [First Reformed], film 387870, p. 540, img 325
1779 Baptism of Elisabeth Ohler
First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 3 January 1779 Elisabeth Ohler was baptized. She was born on 28 December 1778.
Parents: Philip Ohler and wife Cathrina
Godparents: the parents themselves
FamilySearch, Transcript of church records, 1748-1852 [First Reformed], film 387870, p. 583-584, img 347-348
1780 Baptism of Johannes Ohler
First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 31 December 1780 Johannes Ohler was baptized. He was born on 24 December 1780.
Parents: Philip Ohler and wife Cathrina
Godparents: the parents themselves
FamilySearch, Transcript of church records, 1748-1852 [First Reformed], film 387870, p. 654, img 384
1785 Baptism with Godparents Philipp and Catharina Ohler
St. Michael's and Zion (German Lutheran), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 27 February 1785 Catharina Reyley was baptized.
Parents: William and Elisabeth Reyley
Godparents: Philipp and Catharina Ohler
FamilySearch, 18th Century Records of the German Lutheran Church of Philadelphia (St. Michael's and Zion) Volume 2: Baptisms 1770-1786, p. 519, call no. 974.811 K29hr v. 2
1786 Baptism with Godparents Philip Jacob and Cathrina Ohler
First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 19 November 1786 Philip Jacob Altberger was baptized.
Parents: Adam and Elisabeth Altberger
Godparents: Philip Jacob and Cathrina Ohler
FamilySearch, Transcript of church records, 1748-1852 [First Reformed], film 387871, p. 901-902, img 34-35
1787 Baptism with Godparents Jacob Philipp and Catharina Ohler
St. Michael's and Zion (German Lutheran), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 25 February 1787 Jacob Philipp Fischer was baptized.
Parents: Fridrich and Anne Regine (alias Nancy) Fischer
Godparents: Jacob Phil. and Catharina Ohler
FamilySearch, 18th Century Records of the German Lutheran Church of Philadelphia (St. Michael's and Zion) Volume 3: Baptisms 1787-1800, p. 556, call no. 974.811 K29hr v. 3
1787 Baptism with Godparents Philip and Catharine Ohler
St. Michael's and Zion (German Lutheran), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 9 September 1787 Catharine Haas was baptized.
Parents: Casper and Catharine Haas
Godparents: Philip and Catharine Ohler
FamilySearch, 18th Century Records of the German Lutheran Church of Philadelphia (St. Michael's and Zion) Volume 3: Baptisms 1787-1800, p. 569, call no. 974.811 K29hr v. 3
1790 US Census for Philip Ohler Household
Water Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In the household:
3 males 16 and over
3 males under 16
3 females
1792 Catharine Ohler and Mary Spade trials
Catharine Ohler and Mary Spade (Philip Jacob Ohler's daughter from first marriage), not guilty of accounts of Assault and Battery
Philadelphia Mayors Court
24-26 September 1792
1792 Philip Ohler (Sr.) Probate Records, Administratrix bond for Catharine Ohler
Catharine Ohler, administratrix for the estate of Philip Ohler, bond dated 14 February 1792, Philadelphia
1793 Philadelphia City Directory
Catharine Ollar, widow, 196 Vine St.
1793 Baptism with Godparent Anna Catharina Ohler
First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On 12 May 1793 Daniel Jacob Kinsel was baptized.
Parents: Philip and Margaretha Kinsel
Godparents: Daniel Sutter and Anna Catharina Ohler
FamilySearch, Transcript of church records, 1748-1852 [First Reformed], film 387871, p. 1184, img 178
1794 Philadelphia City Directory
C[atharine] Ollar, widow, 196 Vine St.
1794 Baptism of Anna Catharina Lautenschlaeger
Anna Catharina, of Jacob Lautenschlaeger and wife Susanna, b. 14 Aug 1794, bapt. 31 Aug 1794.
Sponsers: the father, and Anna Catharina Ohler (the grandmother).
18th Century German Luthern Church of Philadelphia, vol. 3, pg. 702
1795 Philadelphia City Directory
Catharine Oller, widow, butcher
Vine Street, south side
1796 Philadelphia City Directory
Catharine Oller, widow, 196 Vine St.
1797 Philadelphia City Directory
Catharine Oler, widow, butcher, Coates's St. between 3rd and 4th
1798 Catharine Ohler and Jacob Sink Marriage
Catharine Ohler and Jacob Sink
10 April 1798, First Reformed Church, Philadelphia
1798 Marriage for Jacob Sinck and Anna Catharina Osler
First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jacob Sinck and Anna Catharina Osler married 10 April 1798.
FamilySearch, Transcript of church records, 1748-1852 [First Reformed], film 387872 Item 1, p. 2203, img 233
1798 Indexed birth record for Catharine Ohler
Catherine, daughter of Philip Ohler and Catherine. May 18, 1798. bapt. June 3, 1798. Spon: Jacob Sinck and Catherine.
The godmother, Catherine Sinck, is the mother of Philip Ohler and the grandmother of the child Catherine.
1799 Administrators Granted for Probate of Jacob Spade
7 January 1799, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jacob and Cath Sink were the administrators of Jacob Spade's probate.
Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
1799 Administration Bond for Probate of Jacob Spade
7 January 1799, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Administrators: Jacob Sink and wife Catharine
Also listed: William Robinson Jr. and George Omensetter
Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
1801 Orphan Court Record for Philip Ohler (1)
Writ of Partition Estate. Philip Ohler
20 Feby 1800
Orph. Court: 19 June 1801
JD Cose
JB Smith present
D Jackson
Received in the office on the 15th: June 1801
J Jr
[ ] under advisements on motion of Mr Jn. Read
1801 Orphan Court for Philip Ohler (2)
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
To John Brown, Samuel McFerren, Michael Baker Andrew Thatcher, John Waggoner, John Binder and Daniel Miller ------------------- Greeting
Whereas at an Orphans Court held in [fold] for the City and County of Philadelphia on Friday the twentieth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and one,. The Petition of Jacob Landlayer and Hannah his wife, one of the Daughters of Philip Ohler decreased was presented and read setting forth.
That the said Philip Ohler the Father of the said Susannah died Intestate leaving a widow and the following children besides the said petitioner Susannah Landlayer, to wit a son named Philip are the following GrandChildren, Henry Spayd, John Spayd, and Susannah Spayd, children of Mary Spayd another daughter of the said deceased, who had nitermarried with Spayd – That the said Philip Ohler at the time of his death was {sured} of the following described Estate situate in the City of Philadelphia, viz. Item messuager of Tenements, and lot or piece of ground on the Southside of Vine Street between Delaware fifth and Sixth Street in the City of Philadelphia containing in breath East and West twenty feet, and in length ninety five feet, bounded Eastward by ground late of Christopher Hood, Southward by a thirteen feet wide alley intending unto Sixth Street Westward of ground late of John Lefevre, and northward by vine Street aforesaid. _ Wherefore the Petitioners prayed the Court to award an Inquest directed to you several persons herein before named, You being chosen by and with the consent of all the partners interested in the premises, to view the said Land and premises and to make partition thereof among the said widow children and grand children, aqreeably to an[fold] of anemsbly in such case made and provided. Purvid[fold]
1801 Orphan Court for Philip Ohler (3)
The same can be done without prejudice to or spoiling the whole, if not make a valuation thereof.
Thereupon the Court upon due consideration do award an Inquest directed to You the several persons here in before named agreeably to the prayer of the said Petitioners, to make partition of the Real Estate hereinbefore described, having due respect to the Quantity and quality of the said premeses, provided the same can be soparted and divided without prejudice to and spoiling the whole, otherwise to value the same, and that such partition or valuation so by You distinctly and openly made, You have before our Justices of the Orphans Court for the City and County aforesaid at the next orphans court to be holden in and for the said City and County to wit on the twentieth day of March now just ensuing, under Your respective hands and seals, and have you then there this wist.
In Testimony whereof Witness John D Core Esquire at Philadelphia the twentieth day of February One Thousand Eight hundred and one.
By the Court John Pollard for John Beckley C.O.C.
We The Subscribers appointed by the Honorable Court to Devide the property – therein Mentioned and find we Can Not- devide the same without Spoiling the whole We- therefore on Mature Examination do Value the property at – One- Thousand Pounds as witness our hand the 11th day of June 1801
John Browne N L
Saml Macfirrem
Michael Baker
AW Thatcher
John Wagner
John Bender
Danl Miller
The heirs of Philip Ohler, Sr. petition the court to allow division of the Vine Street property. Again, the Court rules that the property cannot be divided.
Heirs of Philip:
His widow
daughter Susannah, wife of Jacob Lautenschlaeger
son Philip
daughter Mary, wife of ___ Spade
grandchildren Henry, John and Susannah Spade
1801 Orphan Court Record for Philip Ohler (4)
Philip Ohler
Return of valuation confirmed and Citation awarded to Jacob Sink and Catharine his wife late Cath: Ohler the widow of the decd. [crossed out] and to Philip Ohler the eldest son and to George Houser Guardian of the minor Children of Mary Spayd the eldest daughter of the decd to show cause why the Estate should not be awarded to the eldest son or in case of his refusal to the daughter in succession
1803 Will of Jacob Sink
Passyunk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 10 January 1803
Jacob Sink was a yeoman. His wife: Catharine Sink, late Ohler.
"As my present wife Catharine Sink, late Ohler, has been a great Trouble and expence to me since our unfortunate Marriage I conceive that in Justice & equity She ought not to have or claim any Dower or part of my Estate whatsoever. But as the Laws of my Country entitles a Widow who then deserving or not to her dower or thirds in the Real Estate of her deceased Husband Therefore as I cannot well do otherwise I will & direct that she my said Wife Catharine Shall have and Receive during the Term of her natural life the one third part only of the neat clear Rents & Income of my Lands and Tenements after all Taxes and necessary Repairs & Charges first deducted and paid."
FamilySearch.org, Wills, 1682-1916; indexes to wills, 1682-1924, Wills, v. Y, 1, 1798-1806, vol. 1, p. 72-74, img 424-425, film 21731
1803 Newspaper Article for Catherine Sink
24 May 1803, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Catherine Sink (late Ohler) informed the public that Jacob Loudenslager has no right to sell part of Philip Ohler's property.
Newspapers.com, Aurora General Advertiser, p. 4
1804 Newspaper Article for Catherine Sink
26 November 1804, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Catherine Sink's property is being sold. The land is located on the north side of Coates' street between Third and Fourth streets. It is in the Northern Liberties.
Newspapers.com, Aurora General Advertiser, p. 3
1808 Court Record for Catherine Sink
May Sessions, 26 May 1808
Commonwealth vs Catherine Sink
Disorderly Bawdy House. True Bill.
Def[endent] pleads Not Guilty
Tried May 26 by Jury as 86 part
Verdict Guilty
Sentence - To pay a Fine of Twenty Dollars to the Commonwealth, pay the Costs and stand committed until paid.
FamilySearch.org, Court docket, 1789-1837, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mayor's Court, Docket 1802-1811, film 972959, p. 492, img 278
1810 US Census for Catharine Sink Household
North Mulberry Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Catharine Sink, Small Grocery
In the household:
1 male 10-15
1 male 16-25
1 female 10-15
1 female 45 and over
The other 3 tick marks are too young to be Catharine's children. Based on their ages and genders, it is likely that these 3 are Catharine's grandchildren, the children of Maria Clara Ohler and Philip Jacob Spade. Philip Jacob Spade died in 1799.
1817 Catharine Sink Land Deed, page 1
Catharine Sink, deed to George Landenslayer
22 October 1817, Philadelphia
George Landenslayer, potential son-in-law of Catharine Sink
1817 Catharine Sink Land Deed, page 2
Catharine Sink, deed to George Landenslayer
22 October 1817, Philadelphia
George Landenslayer, potential son-in-law of Catharine Sink
1817 Catharine Sink Land Deed, page 3
Catharine Sink, deed to George Landenslayer
22 October 1817, Philadelphia
George Landenslayer, potential son-in-law of Catharine Sink
1817 Catharine Sink Orphan's Court
Catharine Sink formerly Ohler, administratrix of the estate of Philip Ohler
September 1817, Philadelphia Orphan's Court
Catherine states that she is owed money from the estate of Philip Ohler. She petitions the Court to sell her remaining interest in the Vine Street property.
1817 Orphan Court Sale Ad
17 October 1817
Property of Philip Ohler, deceased, was sold at public auction.
1817 Catharine Sink Orphan's Court
Catharine Sink formerly Ohler, administratrix of the estate of Philip Ohler
October 1817, Philadelphia Orphan's Court
Catherine acknowledges that the property was sold at public auction. It was purchased by George Laudenslager [a relative of her son-in-law?].
1820 US Census for Catharine Sink Household
North Mulberry Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In the household:
1 female under 10
1 female 16-26
1 female 45 and over
The 16-26 tick mark is too young to be one of Catharine's daughters. It may be her granddaughter, Susannah Spade, who Catharine bequeaths most of her belongings to in her 1826 will.
1826 Will of Catharine Sink, formerly Ohler
17 January 1826, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
To Susanna Loudenslager (daughter) she bequeathed her Bible and prayer book.
To Henry Spade (grandson) she bequeathed her sharpening edge tools.
To Susanna Spade (granddaughter) she bequeathed the remainder of her goods, stock, chattels, household furniture, and wearing apparel.
Susanna Spade was also named the executrix of Catharine's estate.
FamilySearch, Wills, 1682-1916; indexes to wills, 1682-1924, film 21734, no. 32, img 608
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Name Maria Catharina Martin Born 25 Mar 1756 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 
[2] Christened 26 Mar 1756 St. Michael's, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Gender Female _AMTID 272036879001:1030:154323943 Buried 1826 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States [2] Person ID I272 Oler Last Modified 9 Apr 2019
Father Mathias Simon Martin, d. Yes, date unknown Mother Catharina Maria Stern, c. 15 Jun 1730, Stettin, Pommern, Preußen, Germany Family ID F18 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Philip Jacob Ohler, b. 10 Nov 1746, bur. 18 Apr 1791, First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age ~ 44 years) Children 1. Philip Jacob Ohler, b. 1 Nov 1774, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America + 2. Philip Ohler, b. 15 Feb 1776, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America , bur. 29 Sep 1802, First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age ~ 26 years)3. Catharina Ohler, b. 15 Feb 1776, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America + 4. Susanna Ohler, b. 8 Jun 1777, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America 5. Elisabeth Ohler, b. 28 Dec 1778, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America , bur. 14 Apr 1783, First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age ~ 4 years)6. Johannes Ohler, b. 24 Dec 1780, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America Last Modified 12 Aug 2019 Family ID F100 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 2 Jacob Sink, b. Abt 1736, d. Bef 25 Jan 1803 (Age ~ 67 years) Married 10 Apr 1798 First Reformed Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Last Modified 9 Apr 2019 Family ID F20 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Last Modified 20 Mar 2019 Family ID F3 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 25 Mar 1756 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 
Buried - 1826 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States = Link to Google Earth
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