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Stephen Michael
1818 - 1910 (91 years)-
Name Stephen Michael Born 20 Sep 1818 Beaver Valley, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States 
Gender Male Buried Feb 1910 Summerhill, Columbia, Pennsylvania Died 20 Feb 1910 Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States Person ID I7436 Wagner-Thomas | Hallmark Last Modified 11 Jan 2014
Father Adam Michael, b. 3 May 1789, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 28 Feb 1847, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 57 years) Mother Catherine Hoats, b. 7 Jan 1791, d. 13 Nov 1873, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 82 years) Married Abt 1810 Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States [1] Family ID F654 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Sarah A Gensel, b. 1 Apr 1826, Beaver Valley, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 26 Mar 1899, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 72 years) Married Abt 1844 Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States Children + 1. Adam Michael, b. Abt 1845, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 25 Aug 1937, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age ~ 92 years)2. Ellen C Michael, b. 10 Jun 1846, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 10 Oct 1851, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 5 years)3. Gideon Michael, b. 1848, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 31 Jan 1931, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 83 years)+ 4. John W Michael, b. Abt 1848, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. Bef 1910, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age ~ 61 years)+ 5. Obediah Michael, b. 13 Feb 1850, Briar Creek Township, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 12 Jan 1912, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 61 years)6. Charles Michael, b. 15 May 1853, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 2 May 1854, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 0 years)7. Sarah Jane Michael, b. 20 Feb 1855, Briar Creek, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. Yes, date unknown+ 8. William Ellis Michael, b. 20 Aug 1857, Briar Creek Township, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 1936, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 78 years)9. Andrew J Michael, b. 1 Sep 1859, Briar Creek Township, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 28 Jan 1861, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 1 years)10. George E Michael, b. 27 Oct 1861, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 2 Mar 1864, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 2 years)+ 11. David A Michael, b. Abt 1863, Briar Creek Township, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. Yes, date unknown12. Anna Michael, b. Abt 1865, Briar Creek Township, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. Yes, date unknown+ 13. Lydia A Michael, b. Nov 1867, Briar Creek Township, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States , d. Yes, date unknownLast Modified 22 Nov 2014 Family ID F2122 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 20 Sep 1818 - Beaver Valley, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States 
Married - Abt 1844 - Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States 
Died - 20 Feb 1910 - Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States = Link to Google Earth
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Notes - 1818 BIR: Col & Montour Co Hist & Biog Annals; FHL flm# 1597741/5 pg1139: Bn 20 Sep1818 Beavervalley, Columbia PA, dd at Berwick at 92.
200 Yrs Michael Hist & Gen, pg 36: Stephen 4th child of Adam Michael bn 1818, dd 1910
c1844 MG: PA, Columbia Co: Hist Columbia & Montour Co; Hist & Biog Annals pg 1139:...worked for father on farm until 26, when md & moved to Summerhill,Briarcrk TWP. Bought farm 350 acres
1850 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Briarcrk Twp, flm 444737 pg 156, 10 Aug, Dw 158:
MICHAEL, Stephen 30/PA farmer; Sarah 24/PA; Adam 5/PA; Gideon 3/PA;
John W 2/PA; Obed 5/12 PA
1850 LAND: Columbia Co Grantee Index to Deeds 1813-1922,Briar Crk, flm 0961533: B14, pg413-30 Jan 1850 Briarcrk: Catherine Gansel et al to Stephen Michael, see wife Sarah A Michael notes
1860 CENSUS: PA, Columbia-Briarcrk flm 805098, pg 605, 14 Aug, Dw 1051:
MICHAEL, Stephen 42/PA farmer (6000,2000); Sarah 35/PA; Adam 10/PA student;
Gideon 14/PA; J.W. 12/PA; Obed 10/PA S.J. 7/PA-f; W.E. 4/PA-m; Andrew J
1/PA; Lydia E Hosler 19/PA domestic; Jacob Gensel 27/PA carpenter
1863 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantee Index to Deeds 1813-1922, Briar Crk, flm 0961533: B17 pg471-16 May 1863 Briarcrk: Jacob Moyer & wife to Stephen Michael
1869 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantee Index to Deeds 1813-1922 flm 0961533, B22 pg709-27 Mar 1869 Briarcrk: Wm Yoher & wife to Stephen Michael
1870 CENSUS: PA, Columbia Co-Briarcrk pg77 Dw76:
MICHAEL, Stephen 51/PA farmer (8000,2500); Sarah 44/PA; Jno W 22/PA; Obed
20/PA; Sara 15/PA; Wm E 13/PA; David 7/PA; Anna 5/PA; Lydia 2/PA
1872-1875 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantee Index to Deeds 1813-1922 flm 0961533
1. B27 pg679-1 Apr 1872 Briarcrk: Chas Whitmire & wife to Stephen Michael
2. B26 pg234-31 Mar 1873 Beaver: Franklin L Shuman & wife to Stephen Michael
3. B28 pg95-22 Jan 1875 Beaver: Cornelius Wagner & wife to Stephen Michael
1877-1879 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantor Index to Deeds 1813-1822 flm1486660
1. BK29 pg600-2 Jan 1877,Berwick-Sarah A & Stephen Michael to Gideon Michael
2. BK30 pg 246-3 Feb 1877-Stephen & wife Sarah A Michael of Briar Crk Twp to Gideon Michael of same twp, 103acres 120perches, Briar Crk (by lands of JC Smith, Adam Michael,pub rd frm Martz Ch to Nob Mtn, Adam Michael, Stephen Michael, Geo W Miller) (Pt of land from Gideon Gensel,late of Briar Crk Twp 30 Jan 1850 to Stephen Michael Deed BK N p413) Witness: Samuel Neyhard JP
3. B33 pg141-3 Feb 1877 Briarcrk-Sarah A & Stephen Michael to Adam Michael: 79acres 118perches,Briar Crk Twp (by lands of pub rd frm Martz Ch to Nob Mtn, Mary Stout, along rd frm Evansville to Meth...Ch, JC Smith,...similar to above
4. B35 pg14-22 Feb 1879 Briarcrk-Sarah A & Stephen Michael to Sarah J Hosler: 1 acre 55perches (same land conveyed to Stephen Michael 4 Dec 1879 Sheriff's sale)
1880 CENSUS: PA,Columbia-Briarcreek Twp 10 Jun, ED 167 pg 6, Dw50:
MICHAEL, Stephen 61/PA (PA,PA) farmer; Sarah 54/PA (PA,PA); David 17/PA
sch & wks on frm; Anna 14/PA; Lydia 11/PA
1886 LAND: Columbia Co Grantor Index to Deeds 1813-1822 flm1486660
1. BK40 pg114-13 Mar 1886 Briarcrk-Sarah A & Stephen Michael to W Ellis Michael: 23 acres101p Berwick twp (by lands of Gideon Gensil's heirs, Oliver Ege, P. Kline, Abraham Adams) see deed for further details
2. BK42 pg539-5 Mar 1886 Briarcrk-Sarah A & Stephen Michael to Obet Michael
3. BK42 g647-5 Mar 1886-Stephen & Sarah A Michael to Obet Michael, 3acres 80perches (pt of Catherine Gansel etal lnd)
4. BK54 pg8-13 Mar 1886-W Ellis Michael to Stephen & Sarah A Michael (re-read,confusing)
1893-1896 LAND: Columbia Co Grantor Index to Deeds 1813-1822 flm1486660
1. B54 pg 8-12 Oct 1893 Briarcrk-Sarah A & W Ellis Michael to Stephen Michael
2. B54 pg 12-12 Oct 1893 Briarcrk: Stephen & Sarah A Michael to Obet Michael
3. B64 pg654-29 Jan 1896 Berwick: Stephen & Sarah A Michael to Lydia A Smith: Bor of Berwick, 8th & Mkt St, Witnesses: Herman Legien & FR Kitchen JP
HIST: Hist of Columbia & Montour Co PA FHL flm # 1000549/pg 392 under W Ellis Michael, son:...Stephen & Sarah A Gensel Michael, natives of Col Co & of German descent. (Ellis' Gf came from lower co & settled Col Co latter part of last century. Subject's fthr brought up on frm, followed ag pursuits all his life. Md & mvd to pres place, where since remained. Bought 200 acres but since divided it up, his sons purchasing pt of homestead.
HIST,REL: Columbia & Montrou Co Hist & Biog Annals pg 1139: School in Beavervalley, worked for father on farm until 26, when md & moved to Summerhill,Briarcrk Twp. Bought farm 350 acres+ & continued farming until over 70yrs. Most successful farmer of his family & an auth on matters relating to his work. A Democrat, serving as school director & overseer of poor,proving an efficient official. United Evangelical Church of Summerhill-very active,including some offices held there. Very interested in Sunday School. Children (CK OUT): Adam, Gideon, John, Obediah, William Ellis, David, Anna, Lydia, Ellen, Andrew, Emory, Charles
1900 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Berwick Borough, pg 13A, 9 June, Dw 273/289 (on 7th Street):
MICHAEL, Stephen-boarder Sep 1818-81/PA, widow, living with George and Lydia Smith (dau)
1911 DTH,BUR: Columbia Co PA Cem Rcds FHL flm#1486660, Summerhill Cem pg20: Stephen Michael 1818-1911, wife Sarrah 1826-1899. Description: 1 1/2 mi frm Berwick across rd frm summerhill Church
Oct 99 email L Croll: Stephen dd 20 Feb 1910, bur Berwick PA (7 children - CK - I show 13)
NOTES: On Pam's notes, show admin of father's will (CK OUT)
- 1818 BIR: Col & Montour Co Hist & Biog Annals; FHL flm# 1597741/5 pg1139: Bn 20 Sep1818 Beavervalley, Columbia PA, dd at Berwick at 92.
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Sources - [S244] Family Rcds: CROLL, Larry.
"Adam MICHAEL... married Catharine HOATS," no date or place shown
Oct 1999 email from Larry Croll to Pam Wagner
- [S244] Family Rcds: CROLL, Larry.