Philip Rantz was born about November 1764 in PennsylvaniaG The Find a Grave entry gives the birth year as 1764. The inscription says he was 64 years old which puts the birth year 1762.¹ He was the son of Andreas Rantz and Barbara.^2,3

Philip Rantz was baptized as Henry Phillip Renz on 10 December 1764 in Lutheran Congregation, Tohickon Union Church, Bedminister Township, Bucks County, PennsylvaniaG, sponsors Phillip Hering.³

Philip Rantz married Elizabeth Knorr, daughter of Leonard Knorr and Susanna, say 1788.^4,1

Philip Rantz was enumerated during 1790 on the 1790 U. S. census for Plainfield Township, Northampton County, PennsylvaniaG, as head of family Phillip Ranse. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white males of 16 years old and upwards, including heads of families, 2 Free white females including heads of families.⁵

Philip Rantz on 8 November 1799 purchased property located in Mahoning Township, Northumberland County, PennsylvaniaG, from Cadwalader Roberts, 411 pounds, 2 shillings, 6 pence. Described as beginning on the North East corner of Michael Rissel's land
then along the same South 20 degrees East 42 perches,
then North 70 degrees East 208 perches,
then North 10 degrees West 50 perches,
then South 80 degrees West 70 perches,
then North 10 degrees West 45 perches,
then South 80 degrees West 132 perches,
then South 70 degrees West 26 perches,
then South 20 degrees East 83 perches to beginning.
Containing 126.5 acres.⁶

Philip Rantz was enumerated during 1800 on the 1800 U. S. census for Bloom Township, Northumberland County, PennsylvaniaG, as head of family Phillip Raine. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white males under 10 years old, 1 Free white males 26 thru 44 years old, 3 Free white females under 10 years old, 1 Free white females 10 thru 15 years old, 1 Free white females 26 thru 44 years old.⁷

On 22 June 1801 Northumberland County, PennsylvaniaG, granted permanent Letters of Administration for the estate of Andreas Rantz to Barbara and John Rantz. Frederick Rantz and Philip Rantz pledged security for the bond.⁸

Philip Rantz was enumerated during 1810 on the 1810 U. S. census for Hemlock Township, Northumberland County, PennsylvaniaG, as head of family Philip Rance. Enumerated in this family were: 3 Free white males under 10 years old, 1 Free white males 10 thru 15 years old, 1 Free white males 16 thru 25 years old, 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 2 Free white females under 10 years old, 2 Free white females 10 thru 15 years old, 2 Free white females 16 thru 25 years old, 1 Free white females 26 thru 44 years old.⁹

Philip Rantz was enumerated during 1820 on the 1820 U. S. census for Washington Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG, as head of family Phillip Rants. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white males to 10 years old, 2 Free white males 10 to 16 years old, 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 1 Free white females 10 to 16 years old, 1 Free white females 16 to 26 years old, 1 Free white females 45 years old and over, 2 Number engaged in Agriculture.¹⁰

Philip Rantz left a will on 20 February 1824 in Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG.¹¹

Philip Rantz died on 13 October 1827.^1,12

Philip Rantz was buried in Saint Johns Lutheran-Brick Church Cemetery, Montgomery, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG,  .¹²

Elizabeth Knorr was born on 14 February 1772 in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Leonard Knorr and Susanna.¹

Elizabeth Knorr was baptized on 26 April 1772 in Boehms Reformed Church, Whitpain Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.G.³

Elizabeth Knorr married Philip Rantz, son of Andreas Rantz and Barbara, say 1788.^4,1

Elizabeth Knorr died on 2 July 1843, at age 71.^1,2

Elizabeth Knorr was buried in Saint Johns Lutheran-Brick Church Cemetery, Montgomery, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG,  .²

Henry Schuler was born say 1763 in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.¹ He was the son of William Schuler and Elizabeth Tyson.^2,1

On 10 June 1775 Daniel Price was appointed guardian of Henry Schuler, as Henry Shoulder, by Judge Samuel Mifflin, Jacob Duche, and George Bryan of the Orphan's Court, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. This appointment was made by a petition by William Schuler stating that his younger brother Henry was 12 years old or less and asking the court to appoint a gaurdian.¹

On 19 July 1775 Elizabeth Tyson, as Elizabeth Shuler, and Daniel Price were appointed guardians of Henry Schuler by Judge Samuel Mifflin, Jacob Duche, and James Young of the Orphan's Court, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.³

Gabriel Schuler wrote a will on 15 February 1776 in Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. Henry Schuler was bequeathed when age 20, to receive half of the principal and interest invested by the guardians.^4,5

Henry Schuler was a Cordwainer (Shoemaker) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, on 20 September 1783.⁶

Henry Schuler and Elizabeth Tyson were named as an executor of the will of William Schuler on 20 September 1783 in Northern Liberties Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.⁶

Henry Schuler and Elizabeth Tyson were confirmed in the role of Executor for the estate of William Schuler on 9 March 1784 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.⁶

Henry Schuler, as Henry Schuller, on 17 April 1787 recieved a Pennsylvania Land Warrant for 300 acres of property located in Muncy Township, Northumberland County, PennsylvaniaG, at a cost of 30 pounds. To be surveyed adjoining William Ellis's land or survey on the South side of Muncy Township.⁷

Henry Schuler, as Location mentioned in mother's will, resided in Shamokin, Northumberland County, PennsylvaniaG, on 17 September 1788.²

Henry Schuler and John Lukens and Abraham Alderfer were named as an executor of the will of Elizabeth Tyson on 17 September 1788 in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaG.²

Elizabeth Tyson wrote a will on 17 September 1788 in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaG. Henry Schuler was bequeathed 120 pounds from the sale of the sale of the house and land, 1/3 share of all movables and household stuff, and a 1/3 share of anything not already bequeathed.²

Henry Schuler was absent when executors were confirmed for the estate of Elizabeth Tyson.²

Henry Schuler was enumerated during 1790 on the 1790 U. S. census for Northumberland County, PennsylvaniaG, as head of family Henry Shuler. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white males of 16 years old and upwards, including heads of families, 4 Free white males under 16 years old, 3 Free white females including heads of families.⁸

Henry Schuler was enumerated during 1800 on the 1800 U. S. census for Washington, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG, as head of family Henry Shauly. Enumerated in this family were: 4 Free white males under 10 years old, 1 Free white males 10 thru 15 years old, 1 Free white males 16 thru 25 years old, 1 Free white males 26 thru 44 years old, 2 Free white females under 10 years old, 2 Free white females 10 thru 15 years old, 1 Free white females 26 thru 44 years old, 1 All other free persons.⁹

Henry Schuler,as Henry Shuler, Cordwainer [Shoemaker],was listed in 1800 on the Septennial Census for Washington Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG.¹⁰

Henry Schuler was enumerated during 1810 on the 1810 U. S. census for Washington, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG, as head of family Henry Schuler. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white males 16 thru 25 years old, 4 Free white males 26 thru 44 years old, 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 1 Free white females 16 thru 25 years old, 1 Free white females 45 years old and over.¹¹

Henry Schuler was enumerated during 1820 on the 1820 U. S. census for Washington, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG, as head of family Henry Schuler. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white males 26 to 45 years old, 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 1 Free white females 10 to 16 years old, 1 Free white females 16 to 26 years old, 1 Free white females 26 to 45 years old, 1 Free white females 45 years old and over, 1 Number engaged in Agriculture.¹²

Henry Schuler died about October 1824 in Washington Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG.¹³

Elizabeth,as Elizabeth Shuler,was listed in 1800 on the Septennial Census for Washington Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG.¹

William Schuler was born say 1718. He was the son of Gabriel Schuler and Margaret Rodes.¹

William Schuler married Elizabeth Tyson, daughter of Peter Tyson and Catherine, say 1744 in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. The first child Catherine was born in about 1745.^1,2

William Schuler and Elizabeth Tyson, Frederick Antes, and Barbara Tyson on 17 May 1755 purchased property located in Towamencin Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, from Gabriel Schuler and Catherine for 50 pounds and natural affection. Described as being 118.5 acres owned by Peter Tyson, the deceased father of Elizabeth and Barbara, and inherited by their mother Catherine.³

William Schuler was a sponsor at the baptism of William Hiester.⁴

About 1762 William Schuler was listed as a member of Reformed Church, Old Goshenhoppen, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaG. Gabriel Schuler and Samuel Schuler also were listed as members.⁵

William Schuler died before 1 October 1766 in Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.⁶

On 1 October 1766 at Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, Elizabeth Tyson and Frederick Antes obtained a bond of 1500 pounds to administer the estate of William Schuler. Jacob Coleman and Leonard Melichor pledged security for the bond.^6,7

On 13 October 1766 in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, Daniel Price, Rudolph Harley, and Nicholas Schwenk appraised the estate of William Schuler. for 761 pounds, 12 schillings.⁸

On 5 December 1769 at Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaG, the administrators Elizabeth Tyson and Frederick Antes of the estate of William Schuler submitted a final account. The personal property sold for 809 pounds, 1 shilling, 2 pence. Expenses totaled 87 pounds, 4 shillings, 3 pence, leaving a balance for the heirs of 721 pounds, 16 shillings, 11 pence.⁹

Elizabeth Tyson was born say 1725 in Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaG. She was the daughter of Peter Tyson and Catherine.¹

Elizabeth Tyson married William Schuler, son of Gabriel Schuler and Margaret Rodes, say 1744 in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. The first child Catherine was born in about 1745.^2,3

Elizabeth Tyson was baptized between 1748 and 1758 in New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church, Philadelphia County, PennsyvaniaG.⁴

Elizabeth Tyson and William Schuler, Frederick Antes, and Barbara Tyson on 17 May 1755 purchased property located in Towamencin Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, from Gabriel Schuler and Catherine for 50 pounds and natural affection. Described as being 118.5 acres owned by Peter Tyson, the deceased father of Elizabeth and Barbara, and inherited by their mother Catherine.¹

Elizabeth Tyson was a sponsor at the baptism of William Hiester.⁵

On 1 October 1766 at Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, Elizabeth Tyson, as Elizabeth Shouler and Frederick Antes obtained a bond of 1500 pounds to administer the estate of William Schuler. Jacob Coleman and Leonard Melichor pledged security for the bond.^6,7

On 5 December 1769 at Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaG, Elizabeth Tyson, as Elizabeth Shouler and Frederick Antes the administrators of the estate of William Schuler submitted a final account. The personal property sold for 809 pounds, 1 shilling, 2 pence. Expenses totaled 87 pounds, 4 shillings, 3 pence, leaving a balance for the heirs of 721 pounds, 16 shillings, 11 pence.⁸

On 19 July 1775 Judges Samuel Mifflin, Jacob Duche, and James Young of the Orphan's Court, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, appointed Elizabeth Tyson, as Elizabeth Shuler, and Daniel Price guardians of William Schuler and Henry Schuler.⁹

Gabriel Schuler wrote a will on 15 February 1776 in Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. Elizabeth Tyson was bequeathed the role of guardian of grandson William. She was already appointed guardian by the Orphans Court for the City and County of Philadelphia in the summer of 1775. She was to live and have free access to any of his (Gabriel Sr) dwellings: was to have use of the kitchen garden; was to be able to keep two cows which were to be provided feed summer and winter; was to be provided with suitable fire wood: to have the proceeds of two instruments of writing date 1 Aug 1775 between him [Gabriel Sr], his grandson Gabriel and Peter Freed for one year after his death. She was to receive 300 pounds as her share of husband William's estate. In consideration of her taking care of him in his old age, she to receive all interest on outstanding debts for one year and any remaining assets after all other bequest have been made. She along with the other guardian Daniel Price were to invest the money from the sale of the land and money due William and Henry from their father's estate. When the William and Henry reach age 20 they are to receive the principal and interest due them.^2,10

Elizabeth Tyson on 7 June 1778 purchased property located in Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, from Robert De Silver, unknown amount. Described as a house and 7.25 acres.¹¹

On 10 March 1780 at Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, Elizabeth Tyson, as Elizabeth Shuler was assessed an Effective Supply Tax of 10 pounds, 7 shillings on 460 pounds of property.^12,13

Elizabeth Tyson and Henry Schuler were named as an executor of the will of William Schuler on 20 September 1783 in Northern Liberties Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.¹⁴

William Schuler wrote a will on 20 September 1783 in Northern Liberties Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. Elizabeth Tyson was bequeathed All of the rest of the estate both real and personal. She could do what she wanted with the bequest but could not give anything to eldest brother Gabriel.¹⁴

Elizabeth Tyson and Henry Schuler were confirmed in the role of Executor for the estate of William Schuler on 9 March 1784 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.¹⁴

In 1785 at Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaG, Elizabeth Tyson, as Elizabeth Shuler was assessed on 7 acres and dwelling, 1 cow.¹⁵

Elizabeth Tyson wrote a will on 17 September 1788 in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaG, executors John Lukens, Henry Schuler, and Abraham Alderfer, witnesses George Heydrich, Balzer Heydrich, and Henry Switzer.
She made the following bequests.¹⁶

Son Gabriel Schuler two bonds from Joseph Smith of Springfield, Burks County worth 40 pounds. This was to be Gabriel's total share in the estate.¹⁶

Son John Schuler 5 pounds. This was to be John's total share in the estate.¹⁶

Dwelling house and 7 acre lot to be sold at public auction. However it was not to be sold until son Henry come from Shamokin.¹⁶

Son Henry Schuler 120 pounds from the sale of the sale of the house and land, 1/3 share of all movables and household stuff, and a 1/3 share of anything not already bequeathed.¹⁶

Daughter Catherine Schuler 150 pounds in good gold or silver currency from son in law Nicholas Rial who owed a bond of 200 pounds plus 50 pounds interest, a 1/3 share of all movables and household stuff, and a 1/3 share of anything not already bequeathed.¹⁶

Daughter Margaret Schuler the remainder of the note owed by her husband Nicholas Rial, a 1/3 share of all movables and household stuff, and a 1/3 share of anything not already bequeathed.¹⁶

Son in Law Nicholas Rile A bond of 50 pounds from Jacob Bosard and a bond of 25 pounds from John Kraus.¹⁶

Elizabeth Tyson died between 17 September 1788 and 1 December 1788.¹⁶

Her will was submited by witnesses, George Heydrich, Balzer Heydrich, and Henry Switzer, and admitted to probate on 1 December 1788 in Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaG. John Lukens and Abraham Alderfer were confirmed as executors. Henry Schuler was absent when executors were confirmed.¹⁶

Gabriel Schuler was born say 1685 in GermanyG Assuming he was in his twenties when he immigrated. The date given in Find a Grave would have made him 107 at his death which seems unlikely.¹

Gabriel Schuler was naturalized on 28 September 1709 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, He and other Germans naturalized by an Act of the Assembly. On the first list Gabriel's surname is spelled Senders but on the second list it is spelled Schuler.^2,3

Gabriel Schuler married Margaret Rodes on 17 September 1711 in First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6

David Powell on 10 September 1717 recieved a Pennsylvania land warrant for 3000 acres of property located in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, at a cost of 300 pounds plus 1 shilling per 100 acres yearly quit rent. To be surveyed in 6 or less parcels.⁷

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shooler, in December 1717 obtained a Pennsylvania Land Survey for 104 acres located in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.

• Beginning at a post at the corner of Clause Johnson's land.
• Then by the same North West 110 perches to a post.
• Then South West 152 perches to post in the line of Hans Reiff's land.
• Then by the same South East 110 perches to a post.
• Then North East 152 perches to the beginning.

The survey was made under the warrant by David Powell above.⁸

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shouler of German Township, on 24 February 1717/18 in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, recieved a Deed Pole from David Powell, for an unknown amount, for the rights to the 100 acres that was surveyed in Dec 1717.⁹

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Schuiler, in July 1728 in PennsylvaniaG signed a letter to the Classis of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam asking that John Phillip Boehm be ordained. Among the other signers were William Dewees, George Phillip Dotterer, and Frederick Antes.¹⁰

Gabriel Schuler William Dewees and Frederick Antes witnessed the ordination of John Philip Boehm on 23 November 1729.¹¹

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Showlar, on 14 March 1733/34 recieved a Pennsylvania Land Warrant for 200 acres of property located in Old Cowosohoppin, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, at a cost of 15 pounds 10 shillings per 100 acres and a quit rent of 1/2 penny sterling for each acre.¹²

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shooler, on 25 March 1734 obtained a Pennsylvania Land Survey for 200 acres located in Old Cowosohoppin, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.

• Beginning at a post at the corner of Joseph Groves land.
• Then by the same North East 214 perches to another corner of Groves land.
• Then by vacant land the same direction 37 perches to a post.
• Then by vacant land South East 146 perches to stone on the East bank of Swamp Creek.
• Then by vacant land South West 160 perches to a white oak.
• Then by vacant land North West 30 perches to a post.
• Then by vacant land South West 91 perches to a white oak.
• Then by vacant land North West 116 perches to beginning.

Survey made under the warrant issued to Gabriel on 14 Mar 1733/4.¹³

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shouler, on 5 April 1734 recieved a Pennsylvania Land Warrant for 180 acres of property located in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, at a cost of 29 pounds 9 shillings and a yearly quit rent of 1/2 penny sterling for each acre. This was to be surveyed in two parcels of vacant land either side of the land surveyed in Dec 1717.¹⁴

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shooler, on 15 April 1734 obtained a Pennsylvania Land Survey for 181 acres in 2 tracts located in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.
Tract 1 Containing 89 acres

•  Beginning at a dead black oak.
• Then North West 40 perches by vacant land to the corner of Hans Rieff's land.
• Then by the same North West 71 perches to the corner of Gabriel Shooler's land obtained form David Powells's warrant of 1717.
• Then by the same North East 137 perches to the corner of Casper Wisters's Land.
• Then by the same South East 111 perches.
• Then South West 39 perches by vacant land to the corner of Jacob Rieff's land.
• Then by the same South West 98 perches to beginning.

Actual size 95 acres
Tract 2 Containing 92 acres

• Beginning at post in the line of Hans Riff's land.
• Then by the same North West 107 perches to post by Christian Allowback land.
• Then by the same North East 133 perches to post in the line of Isaac Glin's land.
• Then by the same South East 40 perches to a corner of Isaac Glin's land.
• Then by the same North East 22 perches to a corner of John Johnson's land.
• Then by the same South East 67 perches to the corner of Gabriel Shooler's land obtained form David Powells's warrant of 1717.
• Then by the same South West 155 perches to beginning.

Survey made under the warrant issued to Gabriel on 5 Apr 1734.¹⁵

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shouler, on 25 July 1734 recieved a Pennsylvania Land Patent for property located in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. Described as the 100 acres of land surveyed Dec 1717 under David Powell's Warrant. He paid 10 pounds.^16,9

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shouler, on 25 July 1734 recieved a Pennsylvania Land Patent for property located in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. Described as the 181 acres of land surveyed 15 Apr 1734.^17,18

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shouler, on 13 February 1734/35 recieved a Pennsylvania Land Patent for property located in Old Cowosohoppin, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. Described as the 200 acres of land surveyed 25 Mar 1734.¹⁹

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Scholer of Salford, Inn Holder, on 12 January 1739/40 purchased property located in Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, from Caspar Wistar and Catherine Jansen, for 101 pounds, 14 shillings. Described as 101 acres and 143 perches

• Beginning at a post at the corner of Caspar Wistar's other land in the line of John Johnson's land
• Then South West 238 perches by the land of John Johnson and Gabriel to a post
• Then South East 68.5 perches to a post
• Then North East 238 perches to a post and stone at a corner of Hoffman's land
• Then North West 68.5 perches to beginning.²⁰

Gabriel Schuler married Catherine say 1745.²¹

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shouler of Salford in the County of Philadelphia, Tavern Keeper, and Catherine, as Catherine Shouler his wife, on 20 December 1745 sold property located in Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, to Samuel Schuler for 100 pounds and natural affection. Described as being in Marlborough, Philadelphia County, containing a grist mill, an oil mill, and a parcel of 200 acres of land plus 6% for roads with a quit rent of one halfpenny Sterling for every acre. This the same 200 acres that Gabriel Schuler received that patent for on 13 Feb 1734/5.²¹

Gabriel Schuler and Catherine on 17 May 1755 sold property located in Towamencin Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, to William Schuler, Elizabeth Tyson, Frederick Antes, and Barbara Tyson for 50 pounds and natural affection. Described as being 118.5 acres owned by Peter Tyson, the deceased father of Elizabeth and Barbara, and inherited by their mother Catherine.²²

About 1758 Gabriel Schuler was listed as a member of Reformed Church, Old Goshenhoppen, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. Samuel Schuler and Daniel Hiester were also listed as members.²³

About 1762 Gabriel Schuler was listed as a member of Reformed Church, Old Goshenhoppen, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaG. Samuel Schuler and William Schuler were also listed as members.²⁴

In 1769 at Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, for the 18 Penny Tax; Gabriel Schuler was recorded, as Gabriel Shouler, with a real and personal estate valued at £21 4s. His dwelling and 300 acres of land was assessed at yearly rental value of £32. 60% of which or £19. 4s. was subject to the tax. A cow had a tax value of 6s. 8p. One third of £5 rent was assessed at £1. 13s. 4p.^25,26

Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shouler Senior, and Catherine, as Catharine Shouler his wife, on 31 March 1770 sold property located in Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, to Gabriel Schuler for £300. Described as 3 parcels of land in Lower Salford.
Parcel 1 Containing 92 acres and an the allowance at 6% for road and Highways

• Beginning at a corner of Jacob Clemens land
• Then North East 133 Perches by the same  to a stone in Gabriel Klind's land
• Then South East 40 Perches by the same  to a stone
• Then North East 22 Perches  to a stone in the corner of John Johnson's land
• Then South East 67 Perches by the same  to a stone in the corner of Gabiel Sr. other land
• Then South West 155 Perches by the same  to a stone in the line of Peter Fried's land
• Then North West 107 Perches by the same and land of Frederick Alderffer to beginning

Parcel 2 Containing 40 acres and an the allowance at 6% for road and Highways

• Beginning at stone at the corner of first parcel
• Then North East 155 Perches by the same  to a stone in the line of John Johnson's land
• Then South East 30 Perches by the same  to a stone set at the corner of Gabriel Sr other land
• Then South 25 degrees West 69 Perches by the same  to a stone
• Then North 70 degrees West 12 Perches  to a stone
• Then South 13 degrees West 13 Perches  to a stone
• Then South 51 degrees West 75.5 Perches  to a stone in the line of Peter Freid's land
• Then North West 41.5 Perches by the same  to beginning

Parcel 3 Containing 59 acres and 95 perches

• Beginning at stone at the corner of John Johnson's land
• Then North East 220 Perches by the same  to a stone
• Then South East 68.5 Perches by other land to a stone in the line of George Hendick's land
• Then South West 138 Perches by the same and Benhard Getz's land to a stone set at the corner of Gabriel Sr other land
• Then North West 67.5 Perches by the same  to a stone
• Then South West 82 Perches  to a stone in the middle of the road to Philadelphia
• Then North West 1 Perches upwards the same to beginning.²⁷

Gabriel Schuler and Catherine on 7 April 1770 sold property located in Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, to John Schuler for an unknown amount. Probably the same terms his brother Gabriel received. The deed does not appear to have been recorded. The description of the 215.5 acres is found when John sold the property in 1775 to Peter Fried.²⁸

On 8 April 1774 at Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, for the 18 Penny Tax; Gabriel Schuler was recorded, as Gabriel Shooler, with a real and personal estate valued at £10 16s. His dwelling and 190 acres of land was assessed at yearly rental value of £18, 60% of which or £10. 16s. was subject to the tax.^29,30

Gabriel Schuler wrote a will on 15 February 1776 in Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, executors Gabriel Schuler and Nicholas Rile, witnesses Melchior Wagener.
He made the following bequests.^31,32

Each grandson Gabriel Schuler and John Schuler to pay 300 pounds to the executors in exchange for each receiving half of the property. This money had already been paid to their mother, Elizabeth.^31,32

Trusted friend Daniel Price the role of guardian of grandson Henry. The will says David Price but I can't find a David only Daniel who was appointed guardian by the Orphans Court for the City and County of Philadelphia in the summer of 1775. He along with the other guardian Elizabeth Schuler were to invest the money from the sale of the land and money due William and Henry from their father's estate.^31,32

Widow of son William Elizabeth Tyson the role of guardian of grandson William. She was already appointed guardian by the Orphans Court for the City and County of Philadelphia in the summer of 1775. She was to live and have free access to any of his (Gabriel Sr) dwellings: was to have use of the kitchen garden; was to be able to keep two cows which were to be provided feed summer and winter; was to be provided with suitable fire wood: to have the proceeds of two instruments of writing date 1 Aug 1775 between him [Gabriel Sr], his grandson Gabriel and Peter Freed for one year after his death. She was to receive 300 pounds as her share of husband William's estate. In consideration of her taking care of him in his old age, she to receive all interest on outstanding debts for one year and any remaining assets after all other bequest have been made. She along with the other guardian Daniel Price were to invest the money from the sale of the land and money due William and Henry from their father's estate. When the William and Henry reach age 20 they are to receive the principal and interest due them.^31,32

Grandsons William Schuler and Henry Schuler when age 20, to receive half of the principal and interest invested by the guardians.^31,32

Granddaughter Margaret Schuler,now wife of Nicholas Rile, 150 pounds.^31,32

Granddaughter Catherine Schuler,now wife of Frederick Antes, 150 pounds.^31,32

Each grandchild Anna Maria Antes and Henry Antes,children of deceased daughter [step daughter] Barbara Tyson, 2 pounds.^31,32

Children Catharina Schuler, Christina Schuler, and Samuel Schuler nothing having already received a full share of the estate.^31,32

Gabriel Schuler died before 3 November 1779 in Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.^1,31,32

Gabriel Schuler was buried in Reiff's Church Cemetery, Skippack, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaG,  .¹

His will was proved on 3 November 1779 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.^31,3227

Margaret Rodes was also known as Margaret Aweeg.¹

Margaret Rodes married Gabriel Schuler on 17 September 1711 in First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.^2,3,1

He was the son of Cornelius Tyson and Margaret.¹

Cornelius Tyson wrote a will on 6 April 1716 in Germantown, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. Peter Tyson was bequeathed 25 pounds, a horse named Burt, and 1/6 of the remaining estate after his mothers death.¹

Peter Tyson was a Shoemaker.²

Peter Tyson married Catherine say 1718. They were married by 19 Dec 1719 when land was sold to Casper Leubecker.^3,2

Peter Tyson on 14 May 1719 purchased property located in Towamencin Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, from Hans Jost Hite and Anna Maria Merckle, for 90 pounds lawful silver money. Described as 141.5 acres

• Beginning at a post in the line of Peter Wents land
• Then North West 160 perches to a post
• Then North East 155 perches to a post
• Then South East 182 perches to the middle of the branch of Skipack
• Then through the course of the same 55 perches
• Then North West 14 perches through the said branch
• Then through the course of the same 84 perches to black oak
• Then South 14 degrees East 54 perches to a post
• Then South West 24 perches to the beginning.⁴

Peter Tyson and Catherine on 9 December 1719 sold property located in Towamencin Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, to Casper Leubecker described as 23 acres of land out of the 141.5 he bought from Hans Jost Hite.²

Peter Tyson died before 24 December 1739.³

On 24 December 1739 in Towamencin Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, Joseph Luken appraised the estate of Peter Tyson. for 341 pounds, 5 schillings, 2 pence.^5,6

On 4 January 1739/40 at Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, Catherine obtained a bond of 500 pounds to administer the estate of Peter Tyson. Mathias Tyson and John Cunrards pledged security for the bond.^3,7

Catherine was born on 4 May 1695.^1,2

Catherine married Peter Tyson, son of Cornelius Tyson and Margaret, say 1718. They were married by 19 Dec 1719 when land was sold to Casper Leubecker.^3,4

Catherine and Peter Tyson on 9 December 1719 sold property located in Towamencin Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, to Casper Leubecker described as 23 acres of land out of the 141.5 he bought from Hans Jost Hite.⁴

On 4 January 1739/40 at Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, Catherine, as Catherine Tyson, widow obtained a bond of 500 pounds to administer the estate of Peter Tyson. Mathias Tyson and John Cunrards pledged security for the bond.^3,5

Catherine married Gabriel Schuler say 1745.⁶

Catherine, as Catherine Shouler his wife, and Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shouler of Salford in the County of Philadelphia, Tavern Keeper, on 20 December 1745 sold property located in Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, to Samuel Schuler for 100 pounds and natural affection. Described as being in Marlborough, Philadelphia County, containing a grist mill, an oil mill, and a parcel of 200 acres of land plus 6% for roads with a quit rent of one halfpenny Sterling for every acre. This the same 200 acres that Gabriel Schuler received that patent for on 13 Feb 1734/5.⁶

Catherine and Gabriel Schuler on 17 May 1755 sold property located in Towamencin Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, to William Schuler, Elizabeth Tyson, Frederick Antes, and Barbara Tyson for 50 pounds and natural affection. Described as being 118.5 acres owned by Peter Tyson, the deceased father of Elizabeth and Barbara, and inherited by their mother Catherine.⁴

Catherine, as Catharine Shouler his wife, and Gabriel Schuler, as Gabriel Shouler Senior, on 31 March 1770 sold property located in Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, to Gabriel Schuler for £300. Described as 3 parcels of land in Lower Salford.
Parcel 1 Containing 92 acres and an the allowance at 6% for road and Highways

• Beginning at a corner of Jacob Clemens land
• Then North East 133 Perches by the same  to a stone in Gabriel Klind's land
• Then South East 40 Perches by the same  to a stone
• Then North East 22 Perches  to a stone in the corner of John Johnson's land
• Then South East 67 Perches by the same  to a stone in the corner of Gabiel Sr. other land
• Then South West 155 Perches by the same  to a stone in the line of Peter Fried's land
• Then North West 107 Perches by the same and land of Frederick Alderffer to beginning

Parcel 2 Containing 40 acres and an the allowance at 6% for road and Highways

• Beginning at stone at the corner of first parcel
• Then North East 155 Perches by the same  to a stone in the line of John Johnson's land
• Then South East 30 Perches by the same  to a stone set at the corner of Gabriel Sr other land
• Then South 25 degrees West 69 Perches by the same  to a stone
• Then North 70 degrees West 12 Perches  to a stone
• Then South 13 degrees West 13 Perches  to a stone
• Then South 51 degrees West 75.5 Perches  to a stone in the line of Peter Freid's land
• Then North West 41.5 Perches by the same  to beginning

Parcel 3 Containing 59 acres and 95 perches

• Beginning at stone at the corner of John Johnson's land
• Then North East 220 Perches by the same  to a stone
• Then South East 68.5 Perches by other land to a stone in the line of George Hendick's land
• Then South West 138 Perches by the same and Benhard Getz's land to a stone set at the corner of Gabriel Sr other land
• Then North West 67.5 Perches by the same  to a stone
• Then South West 82 Perches  to a stone in the middle of the road to Philadelphia
• Then North West 1 Perches upwards the same to beginning.⁷

Catherine and Gabriel Schuler on 7 April 1770 sold property located in Lower Salford Township, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, to John Schuler for an unknown amount. Probably the same terms his brother Gabriel received. The deed does not appear to have been recorded. The description of the 215.5 acres is found when John sold the property in 1775 to Peter Fried.⁸

Catherine died in January 1773, at age 77.²

Catherine was buried on 1 February 1773 in Reformed Church, Old Goshenhoppen, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaG.^1,27

Cornelius Tyson was born in 1652.¹

Cornelius Tyson married Margaret.¹ He was also known as Cornelis Tisen.² He was also known as Cornelius Tiesen.³

On 31 December 1702 in Germantown, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, Cornelius Tyson was elected, as Cornelis Tisen, Committeeman of the General Court of the Corporation of Germantown. He replaced Daniel Geißler.²

Cornelius Tyson wrote a will on 6 April 1716 in Germantown, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG, executors Margaret, witnesses Francis Daniel Pastorius, William Strepers, and Herman Grothausen.
He made the following bequests.⁴

wife Margaret the farm and all his possessions during her natural life.⁴

youngest son Peter Tyson 25 pounds, a horse named Burt, and 1/6 of the remaining estate after his mothers death.⁴

eldest son Mathias Tyson a horse named Brown, and 1/6 of the remaining estate after his mothers death.⁴

daughter Barabara Tyson,wife of Mathias Kunders, 1/6 of the remaining estate after her mothers death.⁴

daughter Alitie Tyson,wife of John Cunrards, 1/6 of the remaining estate after her mothers death.⁴

daughter Williemptie Tyson,wife of Paul Engle, 1/6 of the remaining estate after her mothers death.⁴

daughter Janneke Tyson,wife of Lawrence Hendricks, 1/6 of the remaining estate after her mothers death.⁴

Cornelius Tyson died on 9 May 1716, at age ~64, in Germantown, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.^1,3

Cornelius Tyson was buried in Upper Burial Grounds, Germantown, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG,  .³

His will was submited by witnesses, William Strepers and Herman Grothausen, and admitted to probate on 27 July 1716 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. Margaret were confirmed as executors.⁴

Margaret married Cornelius Tyson.¹

Margaret was named as an executor of the will of Cornelius Tyson on 6 April 1716 in Germantown, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.²

Cornelius Tyson wrote a will on 6 April 1716 in Germantown, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG. Margaret was bequeathed the farm and all his possessions during her natural life.²

Margaret was confirmed in the role of Executor for the estate of Cornelius Tyson on 27 July 1716 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaG.²

William Ballard was born in 1851 in IndianaG.¹

On 14 July 1870 William Ballard was enumerated in the household of Jeduthan C Flint on the 1870 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as William Ballard, 19 years old, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of Farme Laborer. Also enumerated in the household were Jesse Douglas Flint, Abigail E Rector, William J Flint, Cora May Flint, and Charles Henry Flint.¹

Susannah Mann?? was born about 1793 in Rhode IslandG.^1,2,3

Susannah Mann?? married Mr Wade say 1809.

Susannah Mann?? married Joshua Baker Bearss on 19 May 1824 in Marion County, OhioG.⁴

Susannah Mann?? and Joshua Baker Bearss on 10 January 1827 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Byron Kilbourne for $100. Described as the South part of the West half of the NE quarter of section 27 Township 5 in Range 16. 51 Acres. Witnessed by James Kilbourne and John Y. Tharp.⁵

Susannah Mann?? and Joshua Baker Bearss on 29 April 1828 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Milo D. Pettibone for $10. Described as the North part of the South East quarter of Section 34 in Township 5, Range 16 South in the Delaware District, commence at the North West corner of said section, then South 60 perches, then East 160 perches. Witnessed by Michael Alspach and Hector Pettibone.⁶

Susannah Mann?? and Joshua Baker Bearss on 24 December 1829 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Isaac Gloyd and John Gloyd for $343. Described as a parcel beginning nine perches south? and 4 tenths of perch east of the corners of sections 22,23,26 then South 62 perches, then East 24 perches, then South 32.1 perches on the street of the town of Claridon, then East 10 perches, then south 6 perches, then East 4 perches, then South 8 perches, then East 80 perches, then North 108 perches and then West 70.6 perches to the beginning . Containing 53 Acres and 27 Perches. Witnessed by Ebenezer Jr. Lewis and John Y. Tharp.⁷

Susannah Mann?? and Joshua Baker Bearss on 19 April 1830 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to William Robinson for $115. Described as the South half of the West half of the South East Quarter of Section 15 of Township 4 of Range 16 South. 40 Acres. Filed 6 Aug 1830 and recorded 9 Aug 1830. Witnessed by Ira Lewis and John Y. Tharp.⁸

Susannah Mann?? and Joshua Baker Bearss on 30 May 1832 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Henry Parcel for $650. Described as the South half of the West half of the South East Quarter of Section 15 of Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres and also Lot 1 in location 2 in Section 22 of Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 112 Acres. Filed 10 Mar 1834 and recorded 25 Mar 1834. Witnessed by Alanson Packard and Phineas Packard.⁹

Susannah Mann?? and Joshua Baker Bearss on 5 March 1834 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Henry Parcel for $500. Described as the West half of the North West quarter of Section 29 in Township 4 South of Range 17, containing 80 Acres. Filed Mar 10 1834 and recorded Mar 25 1834. Witnessed by Alanson Packard and Phineas Packard.¹⁰

Susannah Mann?? and Joshua Baker Bearss on 2 December 1834 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Daniel Wyaut for $600. Being part of Section 22. Township 4 South, Range 16 described as beginning at the corner of lands owned by James McCauley, Rachel See, and Christian Long in the center of the Columbus and Sandusky Turnpike road, then with road 13 degrees East of North 77 poles to the corner of the land owned by Alexander Kirkpatrick, then 86 degrees South of East 1.5 poles, then North 8 poles to the section line, then East 113 poles to the section line, then South 80 poles, then West 173 poles to the beginning, containing 80 Acres. Filed on the 19 May 1835 and recorded on 20 May 1835. Witnessed by James Young and Elias Spurgeon.¹¹

Susannah Mann?? married David Clark on 16 June 1839 in Delaware County, OhioG.¹²

On 14 August 1850 Susannah Mann?? was enumerated in the household of David Clark on the 1850 U. S. census for Liberty Township, Delaware County, OhioG, as Susanna Clarke, 57 years old, birthplace of RI. Also enumerated in the household were Sarah Clark, Lydia Clark, Amned Bearss, Mary Clark, Julia Ann Bearss, John Clark, Laura Clark, and Essa Steward.²

On 1 June 1860 Susannah Mann?? was enumerated in the household of Joshua Pennell on the 1860 U. S. census for Liberty Township, Delaware County, OhioG, as Susan Clark, 67 years old, birthplace of New York. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Pennell, Ella Pennell, George Pennell, and Mary Thompson.¹³

On 21 July 1870 Susannah Mann?? was enumerated in the household of John Hinds on the 1870 U. S. census for Canaan Towhship, Morrow County, OhioG, as Susan Clark, 77 years old, birthplace of R.I., occupation of At Home. Also enumerated in the household were Maria Wade, John Wesley Hinds, William Hinds, Joseph Dunhill Hinds, and Sarah Bay;es.³

J.B Packard and Eunice Packard on 15 June 1832 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Joshua Baker Bearss. Witnessed by Alanson Packard and Samuel Littlefield.¹

Rev Andrew Kinnear witnessed the marriage of Israel Clark, Jun, and Louisa Bearss on 16 February 1825 in Marion County, OhioG.¹

Rev Andrew Kinnear witnessed the marriage of Samuel Thurston and Prudence Bearss on 13 November 1830 in Marion, OhioG.^2,3

Louisa Bearss was born. She was the daughter of Joshua Baker Bearss and Ruth B Knapp. This could be a daughter the name and place of her marriage would indicate it.¹

Louisa Bearss married Israel Clark, Jun, on 16 February 1825 in Marion County, OhioG.¹

Israel Clark, Jun, married Louisa Bearss, daughter of Joshua Baker Bearss and Ruth B Knapp, on 16 February 1825 in Marion County, OhioG.¹

J.P. George D Cross witnessed the marriage of Nathan Herendeen and Eunice Thurston on 23 January 1834 in Marion County, OhioG.^1,2

Eleanor Gaylord and Amos Utley on 31 October 1823 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss to Nathaniel E. Hanes for $70. Described as the part of the West Half of the North East Quarter, Section 27, Township 5 South, Range 16 East, 1st Principal Meridian North of the road from Calridon to Marion.¹

Amos Utley and Eleanor Gaylord on 31 October 1823 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss to Nathaniel E. Hanes for $70. Described as the part of the West Half of the North East Quarter, Section 27, Township 5 South, Range 16 East, 1st Principal Meridian North of the road from Calridon to Marion.¹

Amos Utley and Amos Earb on 7 September 1824 witnessed the purchase of property located in Claridon, Marion County, OhioG, by Joshua Baker Bearss from Silas C. McClary and Pluma McClary.²

Amos Utley and Isaac Stratton on 18 March 1825 witnessed the purchase of property located in Claridon, Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss to Sarah Shanklin for $60. Described as lots 8 and 10.³

Amos Earb and Amos Utley on 7 September 1824 witnessed the purchase of property located in Claridon, Marion County, OhioG, by Joshua Baker Bearss from Silas C. McClary and Pluma McClary.¹