Research Notes:
Facts for the family of George Albert and Elizabeth Greenawalt (daughter of Abraham and Susanna Greenawalt) are in their marriage notes, starting about 1826 in Ohio. The notes below are attempts to identify George Albright or his potential ancestors prior to 1820. Note that Lancaster Borough (city) is in Lancaster Twp, which is in Lancaster County, in Pennsylvania. These are distinct political entities, but some documents are ambiguous about which is being referred to. The two sets of notes below for George Albright of Lancaster Twp and for John Albright, printer, of Lancaster Borough might have some misclassifications.
Abraham and Susanna Greenewalt and George Albright lived in Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County during overlapping periods.
1758 George Albright, tenant to Vinsin Miers, was taxed in Earltown, Lancaster County. [1]
1784 Isaac Martin and wife Susanna, of Manor Twp, Lancaster County, sold land to Abraham Grinewalt of Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County. Deed dated December 1. [2]
1784 Abraham Grinewalt and wife Susanna sold land to Christian Shenk, all of Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The tract was in Lancaster Twp on the banks of Conestogo Creek. Abraham had purchased it from Isaac Martin in 1784. Deed dated December 24. [3]
1785 Abraham Greenewalt was on the tax list for Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County. (but not in 1783) [4]
1786 Abraham Greenewalt was on the tax list for Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County. [5] [6]
1787 Abraham Greenewalt was on the tax list for Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County. [7] [8] [9]
1788 Abram Greenewalt was on the tax list for Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County. [10] [11]
1791 George Albright was on the tax list for Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County. [12]
1792 George Albright was on the tax list for Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County. [13] [14]
1793 George Albright [15] and Abram Grinewalt [perhaps Elizabeth's father] [16] were listed on the Pennsylvania septennial census for Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
1797 George Albright was on the tax list for Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County. [17] [18]
1797 John Weiland, weaver, was on the tax list for Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County. [19] [20] Perhaps John was related to Susanna, wife of Abraham Greenawalt.
John Albright, printer, and son George, lived in Lancaster Borough.
1790 John Albright lived in Lancaster Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in a household with 5 males under age 16, 1 males age 16 and over, and 1 females. [21] Valentine Hoffman (see 1800 census) and Mathias Zahn (executor for 1806 will) were listed on the next page
1790 Elias Albright lived in Lancaster Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in a household with 1 males under age 16, 3 males age 16 and over, and 3 females. [22]
1793 John Albright, printer, was on the tax list for Lancaster Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Elias Albright, shoemaker, was also listed. [23]
1798 John Albright lived in a brick house in Lancaster Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Elias Albright was also listed. [24]
1800 George Albright was listed on the septennial census in 1800 in Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The listing also named Elias Albright, Henry Albright, John Albrecht, Philip Albright, and Jacob Albright. [25]
1800 John Albright lived in Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 2 (under 10), 2 (10 thru 15), 3 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and females: 1 (under 10) and 1 (26 thru 44). [26]
1800 George Albright lived in Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in a household with Males: 1 (age 26 thru 44); Females: 1 (age 26 thru 44). Nearby listings were for Crawford, Hoofnagle, McClure, George Huber, and Valentine Hoffman. [27]
1800 Elias Albright lived in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in a household with Males: 2 (age 16 thru 25), and 1 (age 45 and over); Females: 2 (age 16 thru 25), and 1 (age 45 and over). On the same page were listings for Michael Huber, On the prior page were George Dobler and Henry Winauer. [28]
1806 John Albright dated his will in Lancaster Borough on June 26, 1806. The will was proved on August 22, 1806. Sons George and Peter were to carry on the printing business until the executors sold John's printing establishment. Lots on Prince Street and Orange Street, Lancaster Borough were to be sold. The young children were to be educated and trained. If the funds were insufficient, then the two youngest children, Elizabeth and Daniel, were to be placed at the United Brethren seminary in Lititz or Nazareth. The children were named Anthony, George, Peter, John, Jacob, William, Frederick, Elizabeth and Daniel Albright.
Executors were son George Albright and trusty friends Matthew Zahn and Jacob Eberman. Witnessed by Jacob Flubacker, John Weaver, Philip Gloninger. [29]1808 "The court appoints Samuel Grosh of Warwick Township guardian over the persons and estate of Frederick, Elizabeth, and Daniel Albright, minor children under the age of fourteen, of John Albright late of the Borough of Lancaster, deceased". [30] Note that this corresponds to the 1738 warrant for John George Albright in Clay Twp, Lancaster County, which was originally Warwick Twp.
1807 George Albright [son of John Albright, deceased], Matthias Zahn and Jacob Eberman, executors for John Albright, printer, late of the borough of Lancaster, sold land on Orange Street to [the said] George Albright, cordwainer. The will of John Albright was dated June 26, 1806. The will mentioned two lots, one on Prince Street and one on Orange Street. The lot was on Orange Street adjacent to a lot owned by Michael Bundel. Deed dated January 17. Witnessed by Conrad Schwartz and Cas Shaffner. [31] A deed described a bond for the transaction. The land was owned previously by Daniel O Mullen and "the heirs of Mullen ? claiming right to the said dwelling house and lot of ground". Dated October 8. [32]
1809 "John Albright, Jacob Albright, and William Albright, minor sons of John Albright late of the Borough of Lancaster, Printer, deceased being severally above the age of fourteen years, come into court and choose their uncle Elias Albright of said Borough, guardian over their estates during their minority respectively; The Court approve and appoint him their guardian respectively". [33]
1810 "George Albright, Mathias Zahn, and Jacob Eberman, executors of the last will and testament of John Albright late of the Borough of Lancaster in the County of Lancaster, printer, deceased, … cash paid George Albright June 29th 1809 for settling accounts … A claim for the maintenance of Elizabeth Albright … ". [34]
1810 Frederick Albright chose uncle Elias Albright as his guardian on December 10. [35]
1810 George Allbright and female age 26-44 were listed in the census for Lancaster Twp (image 15 bottom), Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with two Males age 0-10 and 2 females age 0-10 listings nearby for Michael Huber, Henry Winour, George Dobler, Henry Roth, Jacob Bundle, Jacob Brunner, John Doersch.
1810 George Allbright age 26-44 and female age 16-25 were listed in the census for Lancaster Twp (image 19 top), Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with one Male age 0-10 with listings nearby for Jasper Yeakes, Wm Cooker, Adam Reigart, John Gibb, Frederick Kuhn, Patton Ross, Saml Attlee.
1810 Elias Allbright lived in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in a household with Males: 1 (age 45 and over); Females: 1 (age 45 and over). Other listings similar to the 1800 census. [36]
1814 Frederick Albright, minor son of John Albright, printer, requested that George Albright, victualer, of Lancaster Borough be appointed his guardian in the room of Elias Albright deceased his guardian heretofore. Dated August 19. [37]
1814 Frederick Albright, minor son of John Albright, printer, requested that Benjamin Grimber, printer, of Lancaster Borough be appointed his guardian in the room of George Albright his guardian heretofore. [38]
1814 Mathew Zahn filed an account for the estate of John Albright. [39]
1820 George Albright lived in Lancaster Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 1 (10 thru 15), 1 (16 thru 18), 1 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and females: 1 (45 and over). [40]
Some researchers have named George Albright as a son of John Christian Albrecht (1748-1820) and Maria Elizabeth Althouse (1756-1799).
1782 Christian Albrecht sold land to son George Albrecht, both of Bern Twp, Berks County, Pennsylvania. There were several tracts described. One tract of 171 acres was adjacent to John Hochstetler, Valentine Ney, and land intended for Christian Albrecht the younger. Christian had purchased the land from Jacob Berkey on April 20, 1765 (Reading deed A4-170). The deed was dated June 11. A deed to son Christian was recorded on the next page of the deed book. [41]
1820 The will of Joh. Christian Albrecht was recorded. The will was written in German. I seek a translation of this will. The will names "kinder namlich an george Virginia und Jacob ? und an ? tochtor Madgalena ? kinder … Jacob Albrecht und Johannes Albrecht und Solomon Albrecht und ? … 3d tag Juniy in Jahr … 1813". The will was proved on April 22, 1820. [42] [43]
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1820 John Christian R. Albrecht died on February 28, 1820 and was buried at Saint Michael's Union Cemetery, Berks County, Pennsylvania. John Christian R. Albrecht was born on January 1, 1748. The Findagrave memorial reported that John Christian R. Albrecht died at Berks County, Pennsylvania. [46]
1835 Solomon Albright and George Wagner, of Upper Bern Twp, Berks County, as executors of the last will of Jacob Albright, sold land to Joseph and Daniel Althouse. The land was adjacent to land of Adam Dundore. Benjamin Kantnor, John Fox, Valentine Wagner, and John Haag. The land had been granted to Christian Albright by patent 35-523 dated December 31, 1799. Christian dated his will June 3, 1813. The will directed that his estate be divided into 8 equal shares and that eldest son Jacob should be executor and should receive two shares. The other heirs granted a deed of release dated ? 1820. Jacob's will was dated October 7, 1820 and named Solomon Albrecht and George Wagner as executors. The deed was dated August 22. [47]
Miscellaneous records:
1791 John Getz sold land to George Albright, mason, both of Lancaster Twp. The 3 acre tract was in Lancaster Township by land of John Shenck, land of Jacob Immel now Andrew Bausman, and land of George Hyde. John Getz had purchased the land from Benjamin Musselman and Adam Troub in 1773. Deed dated June 7. Witnessed by John Markly and Philip Gloninger. [48]
1794 On February 3, the heirs of Henry Herr sold land in Martic Twp to George and Elizabeth Albright, Elizabeth being one of the daughters of Henry Herr. [49]
1794 On February 27, George and Elizabeth Albright sold land in Martic Twp to Philip Meck. [50]
1795 On September 2, Michael Reiner sold land, in Lancaster County, to George Albright, of Conestoga Twp. [51]
1812 George Albright, perhaps this one, was a private in the first regiment Pennsylvania Militia under George Marx and Colonel Schappell in the War of 1812. Muster-roll of Capt. George Marks' company, in the First regiment, Second brigade, of Pennsylvania militia, under command of Lieut. Col. Jeremiah Shappell, at York, Pa. In service from August 28, 1814, to March 5, 1815, from Berks County. [52]
1778 On June 22, George Albright and Martin Albright took the oath of allegiance to the state of Pennsylvania in Heidelberg Twp. [53]
1776 George Albright was a private in Captain William Bell's Company of the Fourth Battalion of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [54]
1814 George Albright served under George Marx. He was from Bern in Berks or from York County. [55]
1784 John and Catherine Albright and Leonard and Elizabeth Albright sold land in Conestogoe Twp, Lancaster County to Henry Miller. [56]
1793 Leonard Albright and Abram Greenewalt were listed on the Pennsylvania septennial census for Manor Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [57]
1738 John George Albert warranted 202 acres of land in Cocalico Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania [58]. A map of Clay Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania shows the tracts of John George Albert and Philip Greenwalt [59]. [Photocopy] Map of nearby patents in Clay Twp, Lancaster County.
PA Land Warrant Applications for 1748 has 2 Lancaster listings for George Albright:
1) for 100 acres adjoining Peter Woltz and Henry Clibe about _ mile from above tract over Susquehanna and to pay £10.
2) on 11 Jun for 100 acres called the Dirty Swamp including a small improvement adjoining Johannes Shettly, Yerick Moyer and Nicholas Wilt on the west side of Susquehanna River.Albright - Perry Co. Albright, George (d. 1822) - Served in the Revolutionary War. Spent his adult life in Buffalo Township of Perry County, Pennsylvania. Children were George Albright, John Albright, David Albright (1782-1852), Frederick Albright, Margaret Albright Foster (husband Joseph Foster), and Cathrian Albright Briniman. George's wife Barbara might be Barbara Cradelbaugh. Names of George's children came from his will. According to the family history, George and his brother Jacob immigrated from Switzerland and indentured themselves to Mr. Grubbs of Lancaster County for three years to pay for their passage. They are sons of George Albright who remained in Switzerland. The family history states that Jacob was the Albright that founded the Albright Church but that information does not seem to fit the information available on the founder of the Albright Church. Perhaps there was a brother Jacob … just not the Albright Church Jacob. I have information on David Albright and his move to Ohio, then Indiana, and his children's lives in Indiana and Illinois that I would be happy to share. Please contact Jane Shaw Sun, 5 Mar 2000 17:36:45.
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[3] Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Deed BB-474, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
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[31] Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Deed 1-340, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[32] Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Deed 1-343, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[33] Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Miscellaneous Book 1809-1, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
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[41] Berks County, Pennsylvania, Deed 7-402, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
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[47] Berks County, Pennsylvania, Deed 42-617, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
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