Nicholas Wohlfart/Wohlfaurt
Born December 17, 1717 Germany
Died: March 16, 1796 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (tombstone inscription of death: March 17, 1796 but Bible entry of death: March 16, 1796 by son Johannes takes precedence over the tombstone inscription date) - buried: Old Goshenhoppen Lutheran/Union Church Cemetery, Montogmery County, Pennsylvania
Married: July 9, 1746 Pennsylvania to Catherine
Born: March 16, 1729 -
Died: March 14, 1812 Montogmery County, Pennsylvania (tombstone inscription of death: March 11, 1812 but Bible entry of death: March 16, 1812 made by son Johannes takes precedence over the tombstone inscription date)
Buried: Old Goshenhoppen Lutheran/Union Church Cemetery Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Children: Christina - Abraham - Catherine - Anna Maria - Anna Margaterha - Johannes.
Researched By Richard Parker
Nicholas Wohlfart emigrated on the SNOW CHARLOTTE, arriving September 5, 1743. He made a will in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, April 12, 1788. He died March 16, 1796, aged: 78 years, 2 months and 12 days. He was a member of the Reformed Congregation and his wife was Lutheran.1742 --- Ship Manifest:
List 98C At the Court House, Philadelphia - September 5, 1742. The foreigners whose names are underwritten, imported in the SNOW CHARLOTTE, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam but last from Cowes, did this day take the foregoing oaths or Qualifications to the government: Nicholas Wohlfart.
Researcher: Richar_Richard ParkerTHE PERKIOMEN REGION VOL. 1_6, 1922 pages_ 108-110d Parker
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN PIONEERS, by Ralph Strassburgaer, 1966, page:
1717 --- Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- born: December 4, 1717 -- Birth Place: Rheinland-Pfalz, Baden, Germany.
1743 --- Arrival In American
Nicholas Wohlfart came over from Rotterdam in the ship, Snow Charoltte Date: :September 5, 1743.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES, 2 SERIES, VOL. XVII, page: 239.
1743 --- Oath:
List 98C: At the court house, philadelphia on September 5, 1743, the foreigneers whose names are underwritten, imported in the Snow Charoltta, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Cowes, did this day take the foregoing oaths or qyalifications to tne Government: Nicholas Wolfart.
Researcher: Richard Parker
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN PIONEERS VOL. I, by Ralph Strassburger, 1966, page: 339-340.
1746 --- PENNSYLVANIA MARRIAGE RECORDS
Groom: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Bride: Catherine _________ {Inu}
Marriage Date: July 9, 1746
Married State: Pennsylvania
Researcher: Richard Parker
1743 --- Emigration -- from Germany through Rotterdam to Pennsylvania, U. S. A. aboard THE SNOW CHARLOTTE Date: September 5, 1743.
1746 -- Nicholas Wohlfahrt married Catherine Marriage Date: July 9, 1746 --Married State: Pennsylvania
1748 --- Daughter -- Christina Wolhfahrt -- Born: July 3, 1748 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine.
1750 --- Son -- Abraham Wohlfahrt -- Born: October 12, 1750 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "My son, Abraham, was born October 12, 1750, at night between 8 and 9 o'clock in the sign of Leo -- Godparents: Jeprges and Anna Zieberien."
1753 --- Daughter -- Catharina Wohlfahrt -- Born: February 1, 1753 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "my daughter, Cattrina, was born February 1, 1753, in the morening between 5 and 6 o'clock in the sign of Capricor" -- Godparents: Jacob Dast and his wife."
1755 --- Daughter -- Anna Marie Wohlfahrt -- Born: November 5, 1755 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "My daughter, Anna Maria was born November 5, 1755, in the morning between 3 and 4 o'clock in the sign of Aries."
1759 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt purchased 129 acres in Marlborough Township -- Date: December 21, 1759.
1759 --- Land Transaction
On December 21, 1759, Nicholas Wolfahrt bought a tract of 129 acres, 101 perches and allowances from Melchior Hartrampff and his wife, Anne. The tract lay in the Marlborough Township just above Sorrel Horse Inn on the right hand side of the road from Green Lane to Trunbauersville. It consisted of two tracts for which warrents were give to Tobias Harrtramff, the father of Melchior in the year 1742. the patent was granted in 1754.
PATENT BOOK; A, VOL. 17, page: 544.
1760 --- Naturalized
Nicholas Wohlahrt was naturalized on April 10, 1760, before William Allen and William Coleman, Esquires, Judges of the Supreme Court of the Province if Pennsylvania. The naturalization paper is in the possession of Frank Wolford of Salfordville, Pennsylvania.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES, 2ND SERIES, VOL. 2, page: 343.
Naturalization
Persons Naruralzied in Pennsylvania
On the tenth day of April, 1760, at the said Supreme Court.
Nicholas Wolfart
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES SECOND SERIES, publish under the direction of Matthew Quary, page: 403.
1760 ---Birth Of Daughter
Anna Margaret Wohlfahrt
Born: July 26, 1760
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My daughter Anna Margreda was born July 26, 1760, at night between 22 and 12 o'clock ."
Godparents: Jacob Long and wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1760 ---Death Of Daughter
Anna Margreda
From the Family Bible: "She passed away and fell into blessed sleep, August 1, 1760."
Reseasrcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1761 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt erected a barn on his farm near the old Sorrel Horse Inn
Date: 1761
Researcher: Richard Parker
1763 ---Birth Of Daughter
Anna Margareth Wohlfahrt
Born: February 25, 1763
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My daughter, Anna Margreta, was born February 25, 1763 at night between 7 and 8 o'clock in the sign of Leo."
Godparents: Jacob Long and his wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1768 ---Birth Of Son
Johannes Wohlfahrt
Born: July 24, 1768
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My son, Johannes, was born July 24, 1768, at night between 71 and 2 o'clock in the sign of Sagittarius."
Godparents: Johannes Jost and his wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1769 --- Proprietary Tax: Philadelphia County -- Marlborough Township -- Acres: 129 -- Horses: 1 -- Cattle: 2 - Sheep: 2 ----- PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES THIRD SERIES VOLUME XIV, editor: William Henry Egle.
1774 --- Abraham Wolhfahrt married Anna Margaretta Panebecker --Married Date: August 21, 1774 -- Married County: Philadelphia -- Married State: Pennsylvania.
1776 --- Patriot:
Recognized as a Revolutionary War patriot in the DAR database, documented:
WOHLPART, NICHOLAS DAR Ancestor #: A201601
Service: PENNSYLVANIA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 12-4-1717 GR
Death: 3-16-1796 MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP MONTGOMERY CO PENNSYLVANIA
Service Source: PENNSYLVIA ARCHIVES 3RD SERIES VOL.16 - PAGE: 604
Service Description: 1) PAID SUPPLY TAX 1783
Residence 1) City: MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP - County: PHILADELPHIA COUNTY - State: PENNSYLVANIA
Spouse 1) CATHARINA X
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTOR JANICET
1779 --- Catharina Wolhfahrt married Johann Peterr Daub -- Married Date: 1779 -- Married County: Philadelphia, Married State: Pennsylvania.
1780 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania.
1783 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Horses: 2 -- Cattle: 2 -- Sheep: 2 ----- Source: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES THIRD SERIES VOLUME XVI, ditor: William Henry Egle.
1784 --- Montgomery County formed from Philadelphia County.
1785 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery - State: Pennsylvania ----- Source: MICROFILM COLLECTION, Church of the Latter Day Saints, film number: 21632.
1786 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania ----- Scource: MICROFILM COLLECTION, Church of the Latter Day Saints, film number: 21632
1788 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt prepares his will -- Date: April 20, 1788.
1785 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Horses: 2 -- Cows: 2 -- Dwelling.
1786 --- Federal Tax -- Township Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Acres: 100 -- Dwelling: 28 acres of rocky land -- Horses: 2 -- Cows: 2.
1790 --- Federal Census - County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Free White Males 16 and Up: 2 -- Free White Males Under 16: 1 -- Free White Females: 2 ----- HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790, PENNSYLVANIA, Genealogical Publishing Company, 1966, page: 168.
1790 --- Joannes Wolhfahrt married Maria Kober -- Married Date: August 24, 1790 - Married County: Montgomery -- Married State: Pennsylvania.
1795 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Acres: 129 and dwelling -- Horses: 4 -- Cows: 3.
1796 --- Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Died: March 16, 1796 -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Burial Place: Old Goshenhoppen (Union Luthern) Church Cemetery, Montgomery County, Prnnsylvania.
1796 --- "My father was Nicholas Wohlfarth. He died March 16, 1796. His age was 78 yrs., 3 mos., and 12 days. He and his wife lived in wedlock 50 yrs. and had 7 children, one whoi died in infancy, Six are still living. He has 40 grandchildren and 3 grest-grandchildren." Entry found in the Family Bible and made by son, Johannes Wohlfahrt.
1796 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt's Will Probated -- Date: March 31, 1796.
Will:
1796 --- Abstracts Of Wills and Administrations
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Name: Nicholas Wolfarth
Township: Marborough
Will Prepared: April 20, 1788
Will Probated: March 31, 1796
Book: 1
:Page: 500
Wife Catherine: Bed, bedding, clock, house goods and maintenance
Son Abraham: 7 pds
Son John: Horse and tolls for dyeing
Wife Catherine: 1/3 of money
Reminder To Six Children: Abraham; John; Christiana Daub, wife of Henry Daub; Catherine Daub, wife of Peter; Anna Maria Gougler, wife of Nicholas and Margaret Kirschner, wife of Jeremiah.
Wife Catherine: Farm - 129 acres during her widowhood. If she marries, her right ceases and at her death or marriage to be divided my six children in equal shares.
Executives: Wife, Catherine, and Son-in-law, Henry Daub
Witness: Christian Sheid
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source: Montgomery County Court House, Pennsylvania
1796 --- Headstone Inscription
Name: Nicholas Wohlfart
Birth December 4, 1717
Died: March 16, 1796
Church: Old Goshenhoppen
Township: Salford
County: Montgomery
State: Pennsylvania
Bible Entry: Son, Johannes, has death as March 16, 1796.
Born December 17, 1717 Germany
Died: March 16, 1796 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (tombstone inscription of death: March 17, 1796 but Bible entry of death: March 16, 1796 by son Johannes takes precedence over the tombstone inscription date) - buried: Old Goshenhoppen Lutheran/Union Church Cemetery, Montogmery County, Pennsylvania
Married: July 9, 1746 Pennsylvania to Catherine
Born: March 16, 1729 -
Died: March 14, 1812 Montogmery County, Pennsylvania (tombstone inscription of death: March 11, 1812 but Bible entry of death: March 16, 1812 made by son Johannes takes precedence over the tombstone inscription date)
Buried: Old Goshenhoppen Lutheran/Union Church Cemetery Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Children: Christina - Abraham - Catherine - Anna Maria - Anna Margaterha - Johannes.
Researched By Richard Parker
Nicholas Wohlfart emigrated on the SNOW CHARLOTTE, arriving September 5, 1743. He made a will in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, April 12, 1788. He died March 16, 1796, aged: 78 years, 2 months and 12 days. He was a member of the Reformed Congregation and his wife was Lutheran.1742 --- Ship Manifest:
List 98C At the Court House, Philadelphia - September 5, 1742. The foreigners whose names are underwritten, imported in the SNOW CHARLOTTE, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam but last from Cowes, did this day take the foregoing oaths or Qualifications to the government: Nicholas Wohlfart.
Researcher: Richar_Richard ParkerTHE PERKIOMEN REGION VOL. 1_6, 1922 pages_ 108-110d Parker
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN PIONEERS, by Ralph Strassburgaer, 1966, page:
1717 --- Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- born: December 4, 1717 -- Birth Place: Rheinland-Pfalz, Baden, Germany.
1743 --- Arrival In American
Nicholas Wohlfart came over from Rotterdam in the ship, Snow Charoltte Date: :September 5, 1743.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES, 2 SERIES, VOL. XVII, page: 239.
1743 --- Oath:
List 98C: At the court house, philadelphia on September 5, 1743, the foreigneers whose names are underwritten, imported in the Snow Charoltta, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Cowes, did this day take the foregoing oaths or qyalifications to tne Government: Nicholas Wolfart.
Researcher: Richard Parker
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN PIONEERS VOL. I, by Ralph Strassburger, 1966, page: 339-340.
1746 --- PENNSYLVANIA MARRIAGE RECORDS
Groom: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Bride: Catherine _________ {Inu}
Marriage Date: July 9, 1746
Married State: Pennsylvania
Researcher: Richard Parker
1743 --- Emigration -- from Germany through Rotterdam to Pennsylvania, U. S. A. aboard THE SNOW CHARLOTTE Date: September 5, 1743.
1746 -- Nicholas Wohlfahrt married Catherine Marriage Date: July 9, 1746 --Married State: Pennsylvania
1748 --- Daughter -- Christina Wolhfahrt -- Born: July 3, 1748 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine.
1750 --- Son -- Abraham Wohlfahrt -- Born: October 12, 1750 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "My son, Abraham, was born October 12, 1750, at night between 8 and 9 o'clock in the sign of Leo -- Godparents: Jeprges and Anna Zieberien."
1753 --- Daughter -- Catharina Wohlfahrt -- Born: February 1, 1753 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "my daughter, Cattrina, was born February 1, 1753, in the morening between 5 and 6 o'clock in the sign of Capricor" -- Godparents: Jacob Dast and his wife."
1755 --- Daughter -- Anna Marie Wohlfahrt -- Born: November 5, 1755 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "My daughter, Anna Maria was born November 5, 1755, in the morning between 3 and 4 o'clock in the sign of Aries."
1759 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt purchased 129 acres in Marlborough Township -- Date: December 21, 1759.
1759 --- Land Transaction
On December 21, 1759, Nicholas Wolfahrt bought a tract of 129 acres, 101 perches and allowances from Melchior Hartrampff and his wife, Anne. The tract lay in the Marlborough Township just above Sorrel Horse Inn on the right hand side of the road from Green Lane to Trunbauersville. It consisted of two tracts for which warrents were give to Tobias Harrtramff, the father of Melchior in the year 1742. the patent was granted in 1754.
PATENT BOOK; A, VOL. 17, page: 544.
1760 --- Naturalized
Nicholas Wohlahrt was naturalized on April 10, 1760, before William Allen and William Coleman, Esquires, Judges of the Supreme Court of the Province if Pennsylvania. The naturalization paper is in the possession of Frank Wolford of Salfordville, Pennsylvania.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES, 2ND SERIES, VOL. 2, page: 343.
Naturalization
Persons Naruralzied in Pennsylvania
On the tenth day of April, 1760, at the said Supreme Court.
Nicholas Wolfart
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES SECOND SERIES, publish under the direction of Matthew Quary, page: 403.
1760 ---Birth Of Daughter
Anna Margaret Wohlfahrt
Born: July 26, 1760
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My daughter Anna Margreda was born July 26, 1760, at night between 22 and 12 o'clock ."
Godparents: Jacob Long and wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1760 ---Death Of Daughter
Anna Margreda
From the Family Bible: "She passed away and fell into blessed sleep, August 1, 1760."
Reseasrcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1761 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt erected a barn on his farm near the old Sorrel Horse Inn
Date: 1761
Researcher: Richard Parker
1763 ---Birth Of Daughter
Anna Margareth Wohlfahrt
Born: February 25, 1763
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My daughter, Anna Margreta, was born February 25, 1763 at night between 7 and 8 o'clock in the sign of Leo."
Godparents: Jacob Long and his wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1768 ---Birth Of Son
Johannes Wohlfahrt
Born: July 24, 1768
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My son, Johannes, was born July 24, 1768, at night between 71 and 2 o'clock in the sign of Sagittarius."
Godparents: Johannes Jost and his wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1769 --- Proprietary Tax: Philadelphia County -- Marlborough Township -- Acres: 129 -- Horses: 1 -- Cattle: 2 - Sheep: 2 ----- PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES THIRD SERIES VOLUME XIV, editor: William Henry Egle.
1774 --- Abraham Wolhfahrt married Anna Margaretta Panebecker --Married Date: August 21, 1774 -- Married County: Philadelphia -- Married State: Pennsylvania.
1776 --- Patriot:
Recognized as a Revolutionary War patriot in the DAR database, documented:
WOHLPART, NICHOLAS DAR Ancestor #: A201601
Service: PENNSYLVANIA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 12-4-1717 GR
Death: 3-16-1796 MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP MONTGOMERY CO PENNSYLVANIA
Service Source: PENNSYLVIA ARCHIVES 3RD SERIES VOL.16 - PAGE: 604
Service Description: 1) PAID SUPPLY TAX 1783
Residence 1) City: MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP - County: PHILADELPHIA COUNTY - State: PENNSYLVANIA
Spouse 1) CATHARINA X
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTOR JANICET
1779 --- Catharina Wolhfahrt married Johann Peterr Daub -- Married Date: 1779 -- Married County: Philadelphia, Married State: Pennsylvania.
1780 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania.
1783 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Horses: 2 -- Cattle: 2 -- Sheep: 2 ----- Source: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES THIRD SERIES VOLUME XVI, ditor: William Henry Egle.
1784 --- Montgomery County formed from Philadelphia County.
1785 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery - State: Pennsylvania ----- Source: MICROFILM COLLECTION, Church of the Latter Day Saints, film number: 21632.
1786 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania ----- Scource: MICROFILM COLLECTION, Church of the Latter Day Saints, film number: 21632
1788 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt prepares his will -- Date: April 20, 1788.
1785 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Horses: 2 -- Cows: 2 -- Dwelling.
1786 --- Federal Tax -- Township Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Acres: 100 -- Dwelling: 28 acres of rocky land -- Horses: 2 -- Cows: 2.
1790 --- Federal Census - County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Free White Males 16 and Up: 2 -- Free White Males Under 16: 1 -- Free White Females: 2 ----- HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790, PENNSYLVANIA, Genealogical Publishing Company, 1966, page: 168.
1790 --- Joannes Wolhfahrt married Maria Kober -- Married Date: August 24, 1790 - Married County: Montgomery -- Married State: Pennsylvania.
1795 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Acres: 129 and dwelling -- Horses: 4 -- Cows: 3.
1796 --- Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Died: March 16, 1796 -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Burial Place: Old Goshenhoppen (Union Luthern) Church Cemetery, Montgomery County, Prnnsylvania.
1796 --- "My father was Nicholas Wohlfarth. He died March 16, 1796. His age was 78 yrs., 3 mos., and 12 days. He and his wife lived in wedlock 50 yrs. and had 7 children, one whoi died in infancy, Six are still living. He has 40 grandchildren and 3 grest-grandchildren." Entry found in the Family Bible and made by son, Johannes Wohlfahrt.
1796 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt's Will Probated -- Date: March 31, 1796.
Will:
1796 --- Abstracts Of Wills and Administrations
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Name: Nicholas Wolfarth
Township: Marborough
Will Prepared: April 20, 1788
Will Probated: March 31, 1796
Book: 1
:Page: 500
Wife Catherine: Bed, bedding, clock, house goods and maintenance
Son Abraham: 7 pds
Son John: Horse and tolls for dyeing
Wife Catherine: 1/3 of money
Reminder To Six Children: Abraham; John; Christiana Daub, wife of Henry Daub; Catherine Daub, wife of Peter; Anna Maria Gougler, wife of Nicholas and Margaret Kirschner, wife of Jeremiah.
Wife Catherine: Farm - 129 acres during her widowhood. If she marries, her right ceases and at her death or marriage to be divided my six children in equal shares.
Executives: Wife, Catherine, and Son-in-law, Henry Daub
Witness: Christian Sheid
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source: Montgomery County Court House, Pennsylvania
1796 --- Headstone Inscription
Name: Nicholas Wohlfart
Birth December 4, 1717
Died: March 16, 1796
Church: Old Goshenhoppen
Township: Salford
County: Montgomery
State: Pennsylvania
Bible Entry: Son, Johannes, has death as March 16, 1796.
Nicholas Wohlfart/Wohlfaurt
Born December 17, 1717 Germany
Died: March 16, 1796 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (tombstone inscription of death: March 17, 1796 but Bible entry of death: March 16, 1796 by son Johannes takes precedence over the tombstone inscription date) - buried: Old Goshenhoppen Lutheran/Union Church Cemetery, Montogmery County, Pennsylvania
Married: July 9, 1746 Pennsylvania to Catherine
Born: March 16, 1729 -
Died: March 14, 1812 Montogmery County, Pennsylvania (tombstone inscription of death: March 11, 1812 but Bible entry of death: March 16, 1812 made by son Johannes takes precedence over the tombstone inscription date)
Buried: Old Goshenhoppen Lutheran/Union Church Cemetery Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Children: Christina - Abraham - Catherine - Anna Maria - Anna Margaterha - Johannes.
Researched By Richard Parker
Nicholas Wohlfart emigrated on the SNOW CHARLOTTE, arriving September 5, 1743. He made a will in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, April 12, 1788. He died March 16, 1796, aged: 78 years, 2 months and 12 days. He was a member of the Reformed Congregation and his wife was Lutheran.1742 --- Ship Manifest:
List 98C At the Court House, Philadelphia - September 5, 1742. The foreigners whose names are underwritten, imported in the SNOW CHARLOTTE, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam but last from Cowes, did this day take the foregoing oaths or Qualifications to the government: Nicholas Wohlfart.
Researcher: Richar_Richard ParkerTHE PERKIOMEN REGION VOL. 1_6, 1922 pages_ 108-110d Parker
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN PIONEERS, by Ralph Strassburgaer, 1966, page:
1717 --- Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- born: December 4, 1717 -- Birth Place: Rheinland-Pfalz, Baden, Germany.
1743 --- Arrival In American
Nicholas Wohlfart came over from Rotterdam in the ship, Snow Charoltte Date: :September 5, 1743.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES, 2 SERIES, VOL. XVII, page: 239.
1743 --- Oath:
List 98C: At the court house, philadelphia on September 5, 1743, the foreigneers whose names are underwritten, imported in the Snow Charoltta, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Cowes, did this day take the foregoing oaths or qyalifications to tne Government: Nicholas Wolfart.
Researcher: Richard Parker
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN PIONEERS VOL. I, by Ralph Strassburger, 1966, page: 339-340.
1746 --- PENNSYLVANIA MARRIAGE RECORDS
Groom: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Bride: Catherine _________ {Inu}
Marriage Date: July 9, 1746
Married State: Pennsylvania
Researcher: Richard Parker
1743 --- Emigration -- from Germany through Rotterdam to Pennsylvania, U. S. A. aboard THE SNOW CHARLOTTE Date: September 5, 1743.
1746 -- Nicholas Wohlfahrt married Catherine Marriage Date: July 9, 1746 --Married State: Pennsylvania
1748 --- Daughter -- Christina Wolhfahrt -- Born: July 3, 1748 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine.
1750 --- Son -- Abraham Wohlfahrt -- Born: October 12, 1750 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "My son, Abraham, was born October 12, 1750, at night between 8 and 9 o'clock in the sign of Leo -- Godparents: Jeprges and Anna Zieberien."
1753 --- Daughter -- Catharina Wohlfahrt -- Born: February 1, 1753 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "my daughter, Cattrina, was born February 1, 1753, in the morening between 5 and 6 o'clock in the sign of Capricor" -- Godparents: Jacob Dast and his wife."
1755 --- Daughter -- Anna Marie Wohlfahrt -- Born: November 5, 1755 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "My daughter, Anna Maria was born November 5, 1755, in the morning between 3 and 4 o'clock in the sign of Aries."
1759 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt purchased 129 acres in Marlborough Township -- Date: December 21, 1759.
1759 --- Land Transaction
On December 21, 1759, Nicholas Wolfahrt bought a tract of 129 acres, 101 perches and allowances from Melchior Hartrampff and his wife, Anne. The tract lay in the Marlborough Township just above Sorrel Horse Inn on the right hand side of the road from Green Lane to Trunbauersville. It consisted of two tracts for which warrents were give to Tobias Harrtramff, the father of Melchior in the year 1742. the patent was granted in 1754.
PATENT BOOK; A, VOL. 17, page: 544.
1760 --- Naturalized
Nicholas Wohlahrt was naturalized on April 10, 1760, before William Allen and William Coleman, Esquires, Judges of the Supreme Court of the Province if Pennsylvania. The naturalization paper is in the possession of Frank Wolford of Salfordville, Pennsylvania.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES, 2ND SERIES, VOL. 2, page: 343.
Naturalization
Persons Naruralzied in Pennsylvania
On the tenth day of April, 1760, at the said Supreme Court.
Nicholas Wolfart
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES SECOND SERIES, publish under the direction of Matthew Quary, page: 403.
1760 ---Birth Of Daughter
Anna Margaret Wohlfahrt
Born: July 26, 1760
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My daughter Anna Margreda was born July 26, 1760, at night between 22 and 12 o'clock ."
Godparents: Jacob Long and wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1760 ---Death Of Daughter
Anna Margreda
From the Family Bible: "She passed away and fell into blessed sleep, August 1, 1760."
Reseasrcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1761 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt erected a barn on his farm near the old Sorrel Horse Inn
Date: 1761
Researcher: Richard Parker
1763 ---Birth Of Daughter
Anna Margareth Wohlfahrt
Born: February 25, 1763
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My daughter, Anna Margreta, was born February 25, 1763 at night between 7 and 8 o'clock in the sign of Leo."
Godparents: Jacob Long and his wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1768 ---Birth Of Son
Johannes Wohlfahrt
Born: July 24, 1768
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My son, Johannes, was born July 24, 1768, at night between 71 and 2 o'clock in the sign of Sagittarius."
Godparents: Johannes Jost and his wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1769 --- Proprietary Tax: Philadelphia County -- Marlborough Township -- Acres: 129 -- Horses: 1 -- Cattle: 2 - Sheep: 2 ----- PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES THIRD SERIES VOLUME XIV, editor: William Henry Egle.
1774 --- Abraham Wolhfahrt married Anna Margaretta Panebecker --Married Date: August 21, 1774 -- Married County: Philadelphia -- Married State: Pennsylvania.
1776 --- Patriot:
Recognized as a Revolutionary War patriot in the DAR database, documented:
WOHLPART, NICHOLAS DAR Ancestor #: A201601
Service: PENNSYLVANIA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 12-4-1717 GR
Death: 3-16-1796 MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP MONTGOMERY CO PENNSYLVANIA
Service Source: PENNSYLVIA ARCHIVES 3RD SERIES VOL.16 - PAGE: 604
Service Description: 1) PAID SUPPLY TAX 1783
Residence 1) City: MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP - County: PHILADELPHIA COUNTY - State: PENNSYLVANIA
Spouse 1) CATHARINA X
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTOR JANICET
1779 --- Catharina Wolhfahrt married Johann Peterr Daub -- Married Date: 1779 -- Married County: Philadelphia, Married State: Pennsylvania.
1780 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania.
1783 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Horses: 2 -- Cattle: 2 -- Sheep: 2 ----- Source: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES THIRD SERIES VOLUME XVI, ditor: William Henry Egle.
1784 --- Montgomery County formed from Philadelphia County.
1785 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery - State: Pennsylvania ----- Source: MICROFILM COLLECTION, Church of the Latter Day Saints, film number: 21632.
1786 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania ----- Scource: MICROFILM COLLECTION, Church of the Latter Day Saints, film number: 21632
1788 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt prepares his will -- Date: April 20, 1788.
1785 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Horses: 2 -- Cows: 2 -- Dwelling.
1786 --- Federal Tax -- Township Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Acres: 100 -- Dwelling: 28 acres of rocky land -- Horses: 2 -- Cows: 2.
1790 --- Federal Census - County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Free White Males 16 and Up: 2 -- Free White Males Under 16: 1 -- Free White Females: 2 ----- HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790, PENNSYLVANIA, Genealogical Publishing Company, 1966, page: 168.
1790 --- Joannes Wolhfahrt married Maria Kober -- Married Date: August 24, 1790 - Married County: Montgomery -- Married State: Pennsylvania.
1795 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Acres: 129 and dwelling -- Horses: 4 -- Cows: 3.
1796 --- Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Died: March 16, 1796 -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Burial Place: Old Goshenhoppen (Union Luthern) Church Cemetery, Montgomery County, Prnnsylvania.
1796 --- "My father was Nicholas Wohlfarth. He died March 16, 1796. His age was 78 yrs., 3 mos., and 12 days. He and his wife lived in wedlock 50 yrs. and had 7 children, one whoi died in infancy, Six are still living. He has 40 grandchildren and 3 grest-grandchildren." Entry found in the Family Bible and made by son, Johannes Wohlfahrt.
1796 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt's Will Probated -- Date: March 31, 1796.
Will:
1796 --- Abstracts Of Wills and Administrations
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Name: Nicholas Wolfarth
Township: Marborough
Will Prepared: April 20, 1788
Will Probated: March 31, 1796
Book: 1
:Page: 500
Wife Catherine: Bed, bedding, clock, house goods and maintenance
Son Abraham: 7 pds
Son John: Horse and tolls for dyeing
Wife Catherine: 1/3 of money
Reminder To Six Children: Abraham; John; Christiana Daub, wife of Henry Daub; Catherine Daub, wife of Peter; Anna Maria Gougler, wife of Nicholas and Margaret Kirschner, wife of Jeremiah.
Wife Catherine: Farm - 129 acres during her widowhood. If she marries, her right ceases and at her death or marriage to be divided my six children in equal shares.
Executives: Wife, Catherine, and Son-in-law, Henry Daub
Witness: Christian Sheid
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source: Montgomery County Court House, Pennsylvania
1796 --- Headstone Inscription
Name: Nicholas Wohlfart
Birth December 4, 1717
Died: March 16, 1796
Church: Old Goshenhoppen
Township: Salford
County: Montgomery
State: Pennsylvania
Bible Entry: Son, Johannes, has death as March 16, 1796.
Born December 17, 1717 Germany
Died: March 16, 1796 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (tombstone inscription of death: March 17, 1796 but Bible entry of death: March 16, 1796 by son Johannes takes precedence over the tombstone inscription date) - buried: Old Goshenhoppen Lutheran/Union Church Cemetery, Montogmery County, Pennsylvania
Married: July 9, 1746 Pennsylvania to Catherine
Born: March 16, 1729 -
Died: March 14, 1812 Montogmery County, Pennsylvania (tombstone inscription of death: March 11, 1812 but Bible entry of death: March 16, 1812 made by son Johannes takes precedence over the tombstone inscription date)
Buried: Old Goshenhoppen Lutheran/Union Church Cemetery Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Children: Christina - Abraham - Catherine - Anna Maria - Anna Margaterha - Johannes.
Researched By Richard Parker
Nicholas Wohlfart emigrated on the SNOW CHARLOTTE, arriving September 5, 1743. He made a will in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, April 12, 1788. He died March 16, 1796, aged: 78 years, 2 months and 12 days. He was a member of the Reformed Congregation and his wife was Lutheran.1742 --- Ship Manifest:
List 98C At the Court House, Philadelphia - September 5, 1742. The foreigners whose names are underwritten, imported in the SNOW CHARLOTTE, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam but last from Cowes, did this day take the foregoing oaths or Qualifications to the government: Nicholas Wohlfart.
Researcher: Richar_Richard ParkerTHE PERKIOMEN REGION VOL. 1_6, 1922 pages_ 108-110d Parker
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN PIONEERS, by Ralph Strassburgaer, 1966, page:
1717 --- Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- born: December 4, 1717 -- Birth Place: Rheinland-Pfalz, Baden, Germany.
1743 --- Arrival In American
Nicholas Wohlfart came over from Rotterdam in the ship, Snow Charoltte Date: :September 5, 1743.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES, 2 SERIES, VOL. XVII, page: 239.
1743 --- Oath:
List 98C: At the court house, philadelphia on September 5, 1743, the foreigneers whose names are underwritten, imported in the Snow Charoltta, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Cowes, did this day take the foregoing oaths or qyalifications to tne Government: Nicholas Wolfart.
Researcher: Richard Parker
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN PIONEERS VOL. I, by Ralph Strassburger, 1966, page: 339-340.
1746 --- PENNSYLVANIA MARRIAGE RECORDS
Groom: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Bride: Catherine _________ {Inu}
Marriage Date: July 9, 1746
Married State: Pennsylvania
Researcher: Richard Parker
1743 --- Emigration -- from Germany through Rotterdam to Pennsylvania, U. S. A. aboard THE SNOW CHARLOTTE Date: September 5, 1743.
1746 -- Nicholas Wohlfahrt married Catherine Marriage Date: July 9, 1746 --Married State: Pennsylvania
1748 --- Daughter -- Christina Wolhfahrt -- Born: July 3, 1748 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine.
1750 --- Son -- Abraham Wohlfahrt -- Born: October 12, 1750 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "My son, Abraham, was born October 12, 1750, at night between 8 and 9 o'clock in the sign of Leo -- Godparents: Jeprges and Anna Zieberien."
1753 --- Daughter -- Catharina Wohlfahrt -- Born: February 1, 1753 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "my daughter, Cattrina, was born February 1, 1753, in the morening between 5 and 6 o'clock in the sign of Capricor" -- Godparents: Jacob Dast and his wife."
1755 --- Daughter -- Anna Marie Wohlfahrt -- Born: November 5, 1755 -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Mother: Catherine -- From The Family Bible: "My daughter, Anna Maria was born November 5, 1755, in the morning between 3 and 4 o'clock in the sign of Aries."
1759 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt purchased 129 acres in Marlborough Township -- Date: December 21, 1759.
1759 --- Land Transaction
On December 21, 1759, Nicholas Wolfahrt bought a tract of 129 acres, 101 perches and allowances from Melchior Hartrampff and his wife, Anne. The tract lay in the Marlborough Township just above Sorrel Horse Inn on the right hand side of the road from Green Lane to Trunbauersville. It consisted of two tracts for which warrents were give to Tobias Harrtramff, the father of Melchior in the year 1742. the patent was granted in 1754.
PATENT BOOK; A, VOL. 17, page: 544.
1760 --- Naturalized
Nicholas Wohlahrt was naturalized on April 10, 1760, before William Allen and William Coleman, Esquires, Judges of the Supreme Court of the Province if Pennsylvania. The naturalization paper is in the possession of Frank Wolford of Salfordville, Pennsylvania.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES, 2ND SERIES, VOL. 2, page: 343.
Naturalization
Persons Naruralzied in Pennsylvania
On the tenth day of April, 1760, at the said Supreme Court.
Nicholas Wolfart
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES SECOND SERIES, publish under the direction of Matthew Quary, page: 403.
1760 ---Birth Of Daughter
Anna Margaret Wohlfahrt
Born: July 26, 1760
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My daughter Anna Margreda was born July 26, 1760, at night between 22 and 12 o'clock ."
Godparents: Jacob Long and wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1760 ---Death Of Daughter
Anna Margreda
From the Family Bible: "She passed away and fell into blessed sleep, August 1, 1760."
Reseasrcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1761 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt erected a barn on his farm near the old Sorrel Horse Inn
Date: 1761
Researcher: Richard Parker
1763 ---Birth Of Daughter
Anna Margareth Wohlfahrt
Born: February 25, 1763
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My daughter, Anna Margreta, was born February 25, 1763 at night between 7 and 8 o'clock in the sign of Leo."
Godparents: Jacob Long and his wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1768 ---Birth Of Son
Johannes Wohlfahrt
Born: July 24, 1768
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Father: Nicholas Wohlfahrt
Mother: Catherine
From The Family Bible: "My son, Johannes, was born July 24, 1768, at night between 71 and 2 o'clock in the sign of Sagittarius."
Godparents: Johannes Jost and his wife.
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: THE FAMILY BIBLE
1769 --- Proprietary Tax: Philadelphia County -- Marlborough Township -- Acres: 129 -- Horses: 1 -- Cattle: 2 - Sheep: 2 ----- PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES THIRD SERIES VOLUME XIV, editor: William Henry Egle.
1774 --- Abraham Wolhfahrt married Anna Margaretta Panebecker --Married Date: August 21, 1774 -- Married County: Philadelphia -- Married State: Pennsylvania.
1776 --- Patriot:
Recognized as a Revolutionary War patriot in the DAR database, documented:
WOHLPART, NICHOLAS DAR Ancestor #: A201601
Service: PENNSYLVANIA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 12-4-1717 GR
Death: 3-16-1796 MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP MONTGOMERY CO PENNSYLVANIA
Service Source: PENNSYLVIA ARCHIVES 3RD SERIES VOL.16 - PAGE: 604
Service Description: 1) PAID SUPPLY TAX 1783
Residence 1) City: MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP - County: PHILADELPHIA COUNTY - State: PENNSYLVANIA
Spouse 1) CATHARINA X
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTOR JANICET
1779 --- Catharina Wolhfahrt married Johann Peterr Daub -- Married Date: 1779 -- Married County: Philadelphia, Married State: Pennsylvania.
1780 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania.
1783 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Horses: 2 -- Cattle: 2 -- Sheep: 2 ----- Source: PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES THIRD SERIES VOLUME XVI, ditor: William Henry Egle.
1784 --- Montgomery County formed from Philadelphia County.
1785 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery - State: Pennsylvania ----- Source: MICROFILM COLLECTION, Church of the Latter Day Saints, film number: 21632.
1786 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania ----- Scource: MICROFILM COLLECTION, Church of the Latter Day Saints, film number: 21632
1788 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt prepares his will -- Date: April 20, 1788.
1785 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Horses: 2 -- Cows: 2 -- Dwelling.
1786 --- Federal Tax -- Township Marlborough -- County: Philadelphia -- State: Pennsylvania -- Acres: 100 -- Dwelling: 28 acres of rocky land -- Horses: 2 -- Cows: 2.
1790 --- Federal Census - County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Free White Males 16 and Up: 2 -- Free White Males Under 16: 1 -- Free White Females: 2 ----- HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790, PENNSYLVANIA, Genealogical Publishing Company, 1966, page: 168.
1790 --- Joannes Wolhfahrt married Maria Kober -- Married Date: August 24, 1790 - Married County: Montgomery -- Married State: Pennsylvania.
1795 --- Federal Tax -- Township: Marlborough -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Acres: 129 and dwelling -- Horses: 4 -- Cows: 3.
1796 --- Nicholas Wohlfahrt -- Died: March 16, 1796 -- County: Montgomery -- State: Pennsylvania -- Burial Place: Old Goshenhoppen (Union Luthern) Church Cemetery, Montgomery County, Prnnsylvania.
1796 --- "My father was Nicholas Wohlfarth. He died March 16, 1796. His age was 78 yrs., 3 mos., and 12 days. He and his wife lived in wedlock 50 yrs. and had 7 children, one whoi died in infancy, Six are still living. He has 40 grandchildren and 3 grest-grandchildren." Entry found in the Family Bible and made by son, Johannes Wohlfahrt.
1796 --- Nicholas Wolhfahrt's Will Probated -- Date: March 31, 1796.
Will:
1796 --- Abstracts Of Wills and Administrations
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Name: Nicholas Wolfarth
Township: Marborough
Will Prepared: April 20, 1788
Will Probated: March 31, 1796
Book: 1
:Page: 500
Wife Catherine: Bed, bedding, clock, house goods and maintenance
Son Abraham: 7 pds
Son John: Horse and tolls for dyeing
Wife Catherine: 1/3 of money
Reminder To Six Children: Abraham; John; Christiana Daub, wife of Henry Daub; Catherine Daub, wife of Peter; Anna Maria Gougler, wife of Nicholas and Margaret Kirschner, wife of Jeremiah.
Wife Catherine: Farm - 129 acres during her widowhood. If she marries, her right ceases and at her death or marriage to be divided my six children in equal shares.
Executives: Wife, Catherine, and Son-in-law, Henry Daub
Witness: Christian Sheid
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source: Montgomery County Court House, Pennsylvania
1796 --- Headstone Inscription
Name: Nicholas Wohlfart
Birth December 4, 1717
Died: March 16, 1796
Church: Old Goshenhoppen
Township: Salford
County: Montgomery
State: Pennsylvania
Bible Entry: Son, Johannes, has death as March 16, 1796.
Inscription
m. 49 yrs to Catharina. 7 children
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