Descendants of John SECRIST

as of 28 October 2000

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Generation No. 1

1. JOHN5 SECRIST (JOHN4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1)1 died Nov 1829 in Washington Twp. Franklin Co. PA2.

Notes for JOHN SECRIST:
FRANKLIN REPOSITORY, issue of Nov. 24, 1829: "We learn that Mr. Secrest, of Washington Twp., was last week thrown against a tree by his horse running off, & instantly killed."
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Franklin County, PA Willbook D, p. 118:

"15th December A.D. 1829. Letters of admn. in the common form of the estate of John Seacrist were granted to John Cook he together with Joseph Whitmore & Peter Cook as his sureties having entered into a bond of three Thousand Dollars according to law."
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Franklin County, PA Orphans Court Book C, p. 401:
[abstract]
Petition of GEORGE SECRIST, an heir of John Secrist, late of Washington Twp., that the said John died intestate in 1829, his heirs being the above George, John, Mary married Jacob S. Besore, Jacob S. and Samuel S. minors; 188 acres, large barn, 3 story stone Merchant Mill, 2 story weatherboard house, story & half small house.
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Children of JOHN SECRIST are:
 i. GEORGE6 SECRIST, b. 18083.

Notes for GEORGE SECRIST:
1830 PA Census: Franklin Co. Washington Twp. Series M19, roll 151, p. 329:

George SECRIST
Males: 1 (5-9); 1 (10-14); 1 (15-19); 2 (20-29)
Females: 1 (10-14); 1 (15-19)
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1840 PA Census: Franklin Co. Green Twp. Series M704, roll 458, p. 248:

George SECRIST
Males: 1 (30-39); 1 (40-49)
Females: 1 (20-29)
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[not sure if these are the same person]

2. ii. JOHN C. SECRIST, b. 26 Jun 1810; d. 4 Oct 1861, Montgomery Twp. Franklin Co. PA.
iii. MARY ANN SECRIST, b. 18153; m. JACOB S. BESORE, 7 Jun 1832, Waynesboro, Franklin Co. PA3.
3. iv. JACOB C. SECRIST, b. 1817.
4. v. SAMUEL S. SECRIST, b. 27 Oct 1820; d. 4 Jul 1897, Altenwald, Franklin Co. PA.

Generation No. 2

2. JOHN C.6 SECRIST (JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 26 Jun 18103,4,5,6, and died 4 Oct 1861 in Montgomery Twp. Franklin Co. PA7,8. He married ELIZABETH BUTTERBAUGH9. She was born ca 1816 in PA10,11.

Notes for JOHN C. SECRIST:
1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp. Series M432, roll 781, p. 39B:
Dwelling 524, family 564:

John C. SECREST, 39, Farmer, $4000, Pa.
Elizabeth, 34, Pa.
Jacob, 7, Pa., attended school; John, 6, Pa., attended school; Mary Ann, 2, Pa.
Barbara BIVENS, 16, Pa.
Joseph NULL, 15, Laborer, Pa.
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1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp. P.O. Mercersburg, Series M653, roll 1112, p. 661:
Dwelling 2034, family 2084:

Jno. SEACRIST, 50, Farmer, $5000/$1000, Pa.
Eliz., 45, Pa.
Jacob, 19, Farm hand, Pa., attended school; John, 15, farm hand, Pa., attended school
Mary, 12, Pa., attended school; Saml., 9, Pa., attended school; Newton, 5, Pa.
Jerri SHOOK, 17, farm hand, Pa.
Mary KELEFER, 25, Pa.
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Children of JOHN SECRIST and ELIZABETH BUTTERBAUGH are:
 i. JACOB7 SECRIST, b. ca 184312,13.
ii. JOHN SECRIST, b. ca 184414,15.
iii. MARY ANN SECRIST, b. ca 184816,17.
iv. SAMUEL SECRIST, b. ca 185118.
v. NEWTON B. SECRIST, b. 23 Mar 185519,20; d. 7 Jun 191921; m. SARAH HAWBECKER, 14 Feb 188022.

3. JACOB C.6 SECRIST (JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 181723,24,25. He married MARGARET NICODEMUS26 4 Mar 1841 in Adams Co. PA26. She was born ca 1822 in PA27,28.

Notes for JACOB C. SECRIST:
1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. Series M432, roll 782, p. 424:
Dwelling 325, family 362:

Jacob SECRIST, 33, Miller, $5000, Pa.
Margaret, 28, Pa.
Samuel, 31, Miller, $5000, Pa.
Calvin, 9, Pa., attended school; Alice, 7, Pa., attended school; Laura, 5, Pa., attended school
Rebecca, 3, Pa.; Virginia, 7/12, Pa.
Susan WRISEMAN, 31, Pa.
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1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy, Series M653, roll 1112, p. 778:
Dwelling 281, family 288:

Jacob C. SECRIST, 42, Gentleman, $450/$600, Pa.
Margaret, 38, Pa.
Calvin, 18, Day Laborer, Pa., attended school; Alice, 16, Pa.; Laura, 14, Pa., attended school
Rebecca, 12, Pa., attended school; Mary, 10, Pa., attended school; Franklin, 8, Pa., school; Maude, 6, Pa.
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Children of JACOB SECRIST and MARGARET NICODEMUS are:
 i. CALVIN7 SECRIST, b. ca 184129,30.
ii. ALICE SECRIST, b. ca 184331,32.
iii. LAURA SECRIST, b. ca 184533,34.
iv. REBECCA SECRIST, b. ca 184735,36.
v. VIRGINIA SECRIST, b. ca 185037.
vi. MARY SECRIST, b. ca 185038.
vii. FRANKLIN SECRIST, b. ca 185239.
viii. MAUDE SECRIST, b. ca 185440.

4. SAMUEL S.6 SECRIST (JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHANNES3 SIEGRIST, BARTHOLOMEW2, BARTHOLOMAEUS1) was born 27 Oct 182041,42,43, and died 4 Jul 1897 in Altenwald, Franklin Co. PA44,45. He married SARAH ANN BRANTHAFER46 15 Jan 185747. She was born 12 Mar 183348,49, and died 14 Apr 191450.

Notes for SAMUEL S. SECRIST:
Enumerated with brother Jacob in 1850 census.
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1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy, Series M653, roll 1112, p. 778:
Dwelling 282, family 289:

Samuel SECRIST, 38, Farmer, $450/$600, Pa.
Sarah, 25, Pa.
Anna, 2, Pa.; Clegget, 10/12, M, Pa.
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Children of SAMUEL SECRIST and SARAH BRANTHAFER are:
 i. ANNA R.7 SECRIST, b. 22 Oct 185751,52; d. 25 Aug 186253.
ii. CLEGGET R. SECRIST, b. 30 Aug 185954,55; d. 1 May 186556.

Endnotes

1. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, family group sheet received March 1998.
2. Franklin County, PA, willbook D, p. 118, Letters of administration on estate of John Secrist were granted to John Cook.
3. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, enclosed family group sheet.
4. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp., p. 39B, dwelling 524, family 564, "John C. Secrest, 39, Farmer, $4000, Pa."
5. 1860 Pa Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp. P.O. Mercersburg (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 661, dwellin 2034, family 2084, "Jno. Seacrist, 50, Farmer, $5000/$1000, Pa."
6. Cemetery at David Wolff Farm (2 miles west of Welsh Run), Montgomery Twp. Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, [reckoned from age at death].
7. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, enclosed family group sheet.
8. Cemetery at David Wolff Farm (2 miles west of Welsh Run), Montgomery Twp. Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, "John Secrist, d. Oct. 4, 1861, age 51 yrs. 3 mos. 8 days."
9. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, enclosed family group sheet.
10. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp., p. 39B, dwelling 524, family 564, "Elizabeth, 34, Pa."
11. 1860 Pa Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp. P.O. Mercersburg (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 661, dwellin 2034, family 2084, "Eliz., 45, Pa."
12. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp., p. 39B, dwelling 524, family 564, "Jacob, 7."
13. 1860 Pa Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp. P.O. Mercersburg (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 661, dwellin 2034, family 2084, "Jacob, 19, Farm hand, Pa."
14. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp., p. 39B, dwelling 524, family 564, "John, 6."
15. 1860 Pa Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp. P.O. Mercersburg (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 661, dwellin 2034, family 2084, "John, 15, farm hand, Pa."
16. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp., p. 39B, dwelling 524, family 564, "Mary Ann, 2."
17. 1860 Pa Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp. P.O. Mercersburg (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 661, dwellin 2034, family 2084, "Mary, 12, Pa."
18. 1860 Pa Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp. P.O. Mercersburg (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 661, dwellin 2034, family 2084, "Samuel, 9."
19. 1860 Pa Census: Franklin Co. Montgomery Twp. P.O. Mercersburg (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 661, dwellin 2034, family 2084, "Newton, 5."
20. Welsh Run Church of the Brethren, Montgomery Twp. Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, "Newton B. Secrist, Mar. 23, 1855 - June 7, 1919."
21. Welsh Run Church of the Brethren, Montgomery Twp. Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription.
22. Kittochtinny Historical Society, Franklin Co. PA Secrist Card File, "Sechrist, Newton & Hawbecker, Sarah, married Feb. 14 by Rev. H.C. Looker. Both of near Shady Grove, Pa. (Daily Register, Apr. 13, 1880)."
23. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, enclosed family group sheet.
24. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 424, dwelling 325, family 362, "Jacob Secrist, 33, Miller, $5000, Pa."
25. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 281, family 288, "Jacob C. Secrist, 42, Gentleman, $450/$600, b. Pa."
26. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, enclosed family group sheet.
27. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 424, dwelling 325, family 362, "Margaret, 28, Pa."
28. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 281, family 288, "Margaret, 38, Pa."
29. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 424, dwelling 325, family 362, "Calvin, 9."
30. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 281, family 288, "Calvin, 18, Day Laborer."
31. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 424, dwelling 325, family 362, "Alice, 7."
32. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 281, family 288, "Alice, 16."
33. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 424, dwelling 325, family 362, "Laura, 5."
34. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 281, family 288, "Laura, 14."
35. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 424, dwelling 325, family 362, "Rebecca, 3."
36. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 281, family 288, "Rebecca, 12."
37. 1850 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp., p. 424, dwelling 325, family 362, "Virginia, 7/12."
38. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 281, family 288, "Mary, 10" [note: "Virginia" from the 1850 census does not appear on the 1860. Could she have been "Mary Virginia" or "Virginia Mary?"
39. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 281, family 288, "Franklin, 8."
40. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 281, family 288, "Maude, 6."
41. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, enclosed family group sheet.
42. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 282, family 289, "Samuel Secrist, 38, Farmer, $450/$600, Pa."
43. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, "Father, Samuel S. Secrist, d. July 4, 1897, 76 yrs., 8 mos., 8 days."
44. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, enclosed family group sheet.
45. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, "Father, Samuel S. Secrist, d. July 4, 1897, 76 yrs., 8 mos., 8 days."
46. Shirley A. Secrist, 379 West Majestic Street, Kaysville, UT 84037-4148, enclosed family group sheet.
47. Kittochtinny Historical Society, Franklin Co. PA Secrist Card File, "SECRIST - BRANTHAFER (FR. REP. & T. 1-28-1857) Marriage: Samuel Secrist, Sarah Branthafer both of Franklin Co. at Jackson Hall, by Rev. Redrock, Jan. 15, 1857."
48. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 282, family 289, "Sarah, 25."
49. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, [reckoned from age at death].
50. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, "Mother, Sarah Ann, wife of S.S. Secrist, d. Apr. 14, 1914, 81 yrs., 1 mo., 2 days."
51. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 282, family 289, "Anna, 2."
52. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, [reckoned from age at death].
53. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, "Anna R. Secrist, d. Aug. 25, 1862, age 4 yrs., 10 mos., 3 days."
54. 1860 PA Census: Franklin Co. Quincy Twp. P.O. Quincy (Series M653 roll 1112), p. 778, dwelling 282, family 289, "Clegget, 10/12 (Male)."
55. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, [reckoned from age at death].
56. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA, tombstone inscription, "Clacue? R., Secrist, d. May 1, 1865, age 5 yrs., 8 mos., 2 days."


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