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1793 Jacob Greenewalt was listed on the septennial census in 1793 in Manor Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [1]

1795 Jacob Greenawalt married Martha Brenneman. They had children Daniel, Abraham, Martha, Jacob, Maria, Nancy, Fanny, Henry, and Susan. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Other sources report their marriage on September 6, 1795 at Trinity Lutheran Church [documentation not seen].

1799 Jacob Greenawalt and family moved to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Jacob's father-in-law, Daniel Brenneman, had bought a large tract of land along Little Sewickley Creek. Jacob settled in the Sewickley Township area of Westmoreland County.

1800 Jacob Greenewalt lived in North Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 2 (under 10), 2 (16 thru 25), and 1 (26 thru 44); and females: 1 (under 10) and 1 (26 thru 44). [7]

1803 Jacob bought 104 acres from his father-in-law on October 26, for 364 pounds. This had been part of the John Probst tract. [8] It is believed that this is the land that Jacob's son Henry Greenawalt settled on and added to. Jacob was a prosperous farmer. He bought other land which was passed on to his children.

1810 Jacob Greeniwalt lived in North Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 2 (under 10), 2 (10 thru 15), and 1 (26 thru 44); and females: 3 (under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), and 1 (26 thru 44). [9] Daniel Brenneman, perhaps the father of Magdalena, was listed adjacent.

1814 Jacob Greenawalt, perhaps this one, was in Captain White's Company at Buffalo, NY on 27 Aug. Jacob Greenawalt, perhaps this one, was a lieutenant in the 101st Pennsylvania Militia under Marcus Hook on the Delaware River, 28 September. [10] [11]

1815 Jacob was named as a son in the will of Abraham Greenawalt of Manor Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, dated October 6, 1808. The children may have been named in birth order. [12] [Photocopy, Extract of Abraham Greenawalt's will.]

... and I order that all my children shall have equal share out of my estate to wit Abraham Greenawald, Jacob Greenawald, Elizabeth the wife of George Albert, Christopher Greenawald, Susanna the wife of Henry Shoff, Christian Greenawald, Michael Greenawald, John Greenawald, Henry Greenawald, and Peter Greenawald each of them an equal share.

1820 Jacob Greenewall lived in North Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 1 (under 10), 1 (16 thru 18), 3 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and females: 1 (under 10), 2 (10 thru 15), 2 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over). [13]

1838 Martha, wife of Jacob Greenawalt died on May 19 and was buried at Funk Cemetery, Hutchinson, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. [14]

1838 Jacob Greenawalt was appointed guardian for the estate of Martha Greenawalt by the Westmoreland County Orphans Court. [15] [16]

1840 Jacob Greenawald lived in South Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 1 (70 thru 79); and females: 1 (60 thru 69). [17]

1842 The will of Jacob Greenawalt was dated Aug. 12, 1842, and was proved on Feb. 6, 1843. Wife: Magdalena. Sons: Abraham, Daniel (deceased), Jacob, Henry. Daughters: Martha Squibb, Nancy w/o James Mains, Fanny w/o Joseph Wineland, Maria w/o James McGrew, Susannah w/o Joseph Lash. Son-in-law: Caleb Squibb. Children of son Daniel dec'd:Martha, Eliza, Angelina, & Caleb. Children of Caleb Squibb mentioned but not named. Mentions several properties. Exec. - sons Jacob & Henry. Wit: Alexander Plumer & Cyrus P. Markle. [Complete abstract is on p. 12, Vol. 2, No. 4, "Old Westmoreland" Quarterly.][18]:

In the name of God Amen I Jacob Greenawalt of the County of Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, Farmer, being weak in body and Sound mind memory and understanding, but considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in Manner and form following, to wit.

First, It is my will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can after my decease.

Second I give and bequeath unto my dear beloved wife Magdalena, the sum of Two hundred dollars to be paid in three equal annual payments the first payment to be made as soon as money can be had to that amount by my Executors together with all the household and Kitchen furniture she possessed or removed with her after becoming my wife, And further I direct that my wife in accordance with her own wish as expressed to me this day reside with my Son Abraham during her natural life Should she remain a widow and enjoy herself comfortably and be happy with my Son Abraham and his family. And my Son Abraham has this day convenanted and agreed, that in consequence of of the desire of his Mother as well as the request of his Father and a dutifull regard for both together with a bequeath set forth in this Instrument as being an ample sufficiency to enable him to perform the request of both, agrees to furnish his Mother free of charge a good and comfortable living suitable and sufficient house room and fuel clothing food nursing medical attendance and a suitable made of conveyance when she may desire to go to Church or elsewhere within the neighborhood And should she die a member of my sons family he is to give her a decent Christian burial And should she become dissatisfied with my Son and his family or be disposed to remove to any other house then and in that case my son is to pay her the sum of Seventy five dollars each and every year during her natural life for her support.

Third, I give and bequeath unto the heirs of my Son Daniel (Dec'd) Four hundred dollars as follows. Martha, Eliza, Angelina, and Caleb the sum of one hundred dollars each. The money so soon as my affairs are settled, to be put to interest and to be paid to the heirs as they successively arrive at the age of Twenty one years And further I give to my Grandson Caleb my Gold Watch to be given to him when he arrives at the age of twenty one years.

Fourth. I give and bequeath to my son Abraham the farm in which I now reside formerly owned by Benjamin miller Esq. And in addition to the obligations already imposed on him for the support of his Mother I direct that he pay to my Executors for the benefit of my heirs the sum of Six hundred dollars to be paid in five equal annual instalments.

Fifth. I give and bequeath to my son Jacob my Farm in Sewickley Township bounded by the lands of James A. McGrew and William Wilson and other lands of mine containing Sixty one acres now farmed by my son Henry.

Sixth My son Henry having been previously provided for in land and having full confidence in his integrity I give and bequeath to him in trust my Fifty one acres of Land on which my son in law Caleb Squibb now resides and direct him as my trusty friend to apply all the benefits arising from said farm to the support of and maintenance of my daughter Martha Squibb and her heirs during her natural life And further I give and bequeath to my Grand children, children of Martha and Caleb Squibb at the death of their mother the fifty one acres of land given in trust to my Son Henry to share equal in it in dividends or benefits.

Seventh. I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy intermarried with James Mains the Forty acres Land in Sewickley Township on which B. Newlin resides, bounded by the lands of James E. McGrew William Wilson McDonald and other lands of mine.

Eight. I give and bequeath to my daughters Fanny intermarried with Joseph Wineland, Nancy intermarried with James Mains, Maria intermarried wit James McGrew, Susanna intermarried with Joseph Lash, and my grand children sons and daughters of Martha intermarried with Caleb Squibbs, the residue and remainder of my personal Estate to share and share alike on the following principles: having hereto fore given to Fanny Wineland seven hundred dollars, and Maria McGrew seven hundred dollars and Susanna Lash seven hundred dollars, and by the bequeaths set apart in this Instrument to the heirs of Martha Squibb lands worth one thousand dollars and to Nancy Mains lands worth one thousand Dollars The dividends to be made on the foregoing statement of advances and bequeaths so as to equalize the final dividends to each of my daughters or their heirs. And lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my two sons Jacob and Henry to be the Executors of this my Will, revoking all other Wills legacies and bequeaths by me heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Twelfth day of August One thousand Eight hundred and forty two.

Signed sealed and declared by the said Testator as his last Will and Testament in presence of us. Alexander Plumber Cyrus P. Markle. Legally proved and approved this 6'th day of February A.D. 1843 Same day recorded. Letters Testamentary issued to Executors this 10th day of February A.D. 1843. Executors sworn and affirmed Before D. Cook Regr.

1843 Jacob Greenawalt died on January 12 and was buried at Funk Cemetery, Hutchinson, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. [19]

Jacob Greenawalt, son of Abraham and Susanna Weyland Greenawalt, was born 1771 and died 1-12-1842. Married Magdalena Martha Brenneman. Lived in Swickley Twp, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on a farm of 104 acres purchased from father-in-law. Buried at Funks United Brethren Church. Names 9 children. [20]

1850 The estate of Magdalena Greenawalt, perhaps the widow of Jacob, was administered in Westmoreland County. [21]


Footnotes:

[1] Pennsylvania, Septennial Census, 1779-1863, listing 284, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[2] Albert Horwell Gerberich, The Brenneman History (Mennonite Publishing House, 1938), 818, [GoogleBooks].

[3] John M. Gresham, Biographical and Historical Cyclopedia of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (1890), 296, [GoogleBooks].

[4] George Dallas Albert, ed., History of Westmoreland County, Vol. 2 (Everts, 1882), 708, [HathiTrust].

[5] John Newton Boucher, History of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Vol. 1 (Lewis Publishing, 1906), 599, [GoogleBooks].

[6] Louise Redfern Pells, Frances Redfearn Family (1982), 407.

[7] United States Federal Census, 1800, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[8] Albert Horwell Gerberich, The Brenneman History (Mennonite Publishing House, 1938), 819, [GoogleBooks].

[9] United States Federal Census, 1810, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[10] Thomas Lynch Montgomery, Pennsylvania Archives, Sixth Series, Volume 8 (Troops) (1907), 41, [HathiTrust], [HathiTrust], [InternetArchive], [GoogleBooks].

[11] Thomas Lynch Montgomery, Pennsylvania Archives, Sixth Series, Volume 8 (Troops) (1907), 684, [HathiTrust], [HathiTrust], [InternetArchive], [GoogleBooks].

[12] Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994, Lancaster, Will L-337, [FamilySearchImage].

[13] United States Federal Census, 1820, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[14] Find A Grave Memorial 8812445, [FindAGrave].

[15] Pennsylvania, Will and Probate Records, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[16] Pennsylvania, Will and Probate Records, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[17] United States Federal Census, 1840, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[18] Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Will Book 3-69, number 1448, [FamilySearchImage].

[19] Find A Grave Memorial 8812428, [FindAGrave].

[20] Albert Horwell Gerberich, The Brenneman History (Mennonite Publishing House, 1938), 818-819, [GoogleBooks].

[21] Pennsylvania, Will and Probate Records, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].