Journal Report



Generation Eight


21. Casper? Caspar8 Hilderbrand , Sr. (Barbara7 Glattfelder, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Casper? was born in York, York County, PA. He was christened in York, York County, PA, on 13 Apr 1755. 3 Apr., 1755? by Rev. Jacob Leschy. He married Barbara Cramer on 3 Jun 1783 in York, York County, PA,. 13 Jun., 1783? First Reformed Church. Casper? died on 22 Oct 1841 in Springfield Township, York County, PA. His body was interred in Oct 1841 in York County, PA. Bupp's Union Cemetery? Salem Cemetery.
Barbara Cramer. Barbara was born circa 1760 in York, York County, PA. Barbara died on 31 Oct 1832 in York, York County, PA. Her body was interred in 1832 in Springfield Township, York County, PA. Bupp's Union Church Cemetery.
Children of Casper? Caspar8 Hilderbrand , Sr. and Barbara Cramer all born in Springfield Township, York County, PA, were as follows:

22. Dorothea Dorthea?8 Hilderbrand (Barbara7 Glattfelder, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1) was christened in York, York County, PA, on 21 Jun 1751. by Rev. Jacob Leschy. Dorothea was born in 1751. She married Jacob Schwartz Swartz? Dorothea died in York County, PA. Her body was interred in York County, PA. Stine's Cemetery.
Jacob Schwartz Swartz? Jacob died. His body was interred.
Children of Dorothea Dorthea?8 Hilderbrand and Jacob Schwartz Swartz? were as follows:

23. Anna Barbara8 Hilderbrand or Hildebrandt (Barbara7 Glattfelder, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Anna was born on 29 Sep 1766 in Springfield Township, York County, PA. She was baptized in Springfield Township, York County, PA, on 19 Oct 1766. Religion:. Friedensaal Church. 31 Oct., 1766 by Rev. Jacob Leschy? She married Ludwig Hartman 'Lewis' in 1787 in York, York County, PA. Anna died on 8 Apr 1831 in Dallastown, York County, PA, at age 64. Her body was interred in York, York County, PA.
Ludwig Hartman 'Lewis.' Ludwig was born in 1763. Ludwig died on 25 Jul 1825 in Dallastown, York County, PA. His body was interred in York, York County, PA.
Children of Anna Barbara8 Hilderbrand or Hildebrandt and Ludwig Hartman 'Lewis' were as follows:

24. John8 Clodfelter or Glatfelter, Sr. (Felix7 Glattfelder, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). John was born on 17 Aug 1751 in York, York County, PA. 18th? He was baptized in York County, PA, on 8 Sep 1751. Religion:. Christ Lutheran Church. He married Catherine? Catarine Zinck or Sink or Zink on 8 Sep 1771 in NC. 11 children. John died on 24 Apr 1826 in Davidson County, NC, at age 74. His body was interred in Sep 1826 in Davidson County, NC. Bethany Church Cemetery.
Or Glattfelder.
Catherine? Catarine Zinck or Sink or Zink. Catherine? was born on 22 Feb 1755 in Rowan County, NC. 2 Feb., 1755? Catherine? died on 20 Aug 1826 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 71. 20 Aug., 1829? Her body was interred in Aug 1826 in Davidson County, NC. Bethany Church Cemetery.
Children of John8 Clodfelter or Glatfelter, Sr. and Catherine? Catarine Zinck or Sink or Zink were as follows:

25. Anna Maria8 Glattfelder or Klodfelter or Kladfelter (Felix7, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Anna was born in 1753 in York County, PA. She was baptized in York County, PA, on 22 Jul 1753. Religion:. Christ Lutheran Church. She married Martin Jesse Neufang or Nifong, Sr. circa 1769. Anna died. Her body was interred.
Martin Jesse Neufang or Nifong, Sr. Martin was born circa 1745 in Berks, PA. now Schuylkill. Martin died circa 1775 in NC. His body was interred.
Children of Anna Maria8 Glattfelder or Klodfelter or Kladfelter and Martin Jesse Neufang or Nifong, Sr. were as follows:

26. Dorothea8 Clodfelter 'Dorothy' (Felix7 Glattfelder, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Dorothea was born 25 Jun., 1755 in York County, PA. from gravestone. She was christened in York, York County, PA, 6 Jul., 1755. Christ Lutheran Church. She married Peter? Neufong before 1774. She married Johannes Kuntz or Kuntz or Kounts or Koonts on 28 Nov 1775 in Rowan County, NC,. by Rev. Johann Gottfried Arends, Abbotts Creek Church. Dorothea died 30 Jul., 1842 in Davidson County, NC,. from gravestone. Her body was interred in 1842 in Arnold, Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Peter? Neufong. Peter? died. His body was interred.
There were no children of Dorothea8 Clodfelter 'Dorothy' and Peter? Neufong.
Johannes Kuntz or Kuntz or Kounts or Koonts. Johannes was born on 17 Nov 1754 in York County, PA. from gravestone. 1753 from Christ Reformed Church records in York, PA. Johannes died on 5 Aug 1842 in Davidson County, NC, at age 87. from gravestone. 1832 is the date of Will. Old Rowan County. His body was interred in Aug 1842 in Arnold, Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road. 'John'

The full names of the parents of Johannes Koontz: Johan Michael and Maria Elizabeth Kuntz. The parent's birth dates and death dates - Johan Michael Kuntz born 27 Dec., 1717, died 11 May 1795. Maria Elizabeth Kuntz born 6 Apr., 1722, died 27 Aug., 1794. They are buried at Christ Reformed United Church of Christ in Littlestown, PA. Their tombstones are still standing. At the request of Lee Koontz of Lexington, NC, additional information was received 19 Apr., 1995, from Petra Suess, an accredited genealogist for German research, from Freiburg, Germany. Her research determined that a Michael Kuntz was born 27 Dec., 1717, in Ireland to Nicolaus Kuntz, a wagon maker, and Catharina Margretha Weber. According to documents, this Otterberg, Germany, family left Otterberg in 1709 with five children and traveled to England and then to Midleton Parish in Ireland. In this parish three other children, including Michael, were born and christened. They returned to Otterberg, Germany, sometime between 1718 and 1720 where two other children were born. Also according to documents, the family asked the minister to copy the christening entries of the children born in Ireland in the church records. The minister explained that the family left Germany in 1709 because of hard times, that they were good Christians and highly respected in their community. This Michael Koontz, born 27 Dec., 1717, in Ireland, is believed to be the father of Johannes Kuntz, born 17 Nov., 1753/54, in York County, PA, and died 5 Aug., 1842, in Davidson County, NC. The children of Nicolaus and Catherina Margretha Weber Kuntz are:
      1. Johann Michael Kuntz, b. 13 Mar., 1701.
      2. Johann Jacob Kuntz, b. 14 Jan., 1703.
      3. Johann Nicolaus Kuntz, b. 30 Nov., 1704.
      4. Johann Hermann Kuntz, 9 Jan., 1707.
      5. Maria Barbara Kuntz, b. 12 Jan., 1709.
      6. Margretha Kuntz, b. 13 Nov., 1712.
      7. Maria Elizabetha Kuntz, b. 20 Mar., 1715.
      8. Michael Kuntz, 27 Dec., 1717.
      9. Johann Adam Kuntz, b. 22 Sep., 1720.
10. Maria Charlotta Kuntz, b. 28 Feb., 1727.

17 NOV., 1753.
Christ Reformed Church, also known as Conawego Church, York County, PA (now a part of Adams County, PA), records the birth of a Johannes Kuntz 17 Nov., 1753 to Michael and Maria Elizabeth Kuntz and a baptism of 13 Jan., 1754.

CIRCA 1774.
Johannes Kuntz moved from PA to Rowan County, NC.

CIRCA 1776. Johannes Kuntz was in the Rev. War. 1778. In the 1778 Rowan County, NC Tax Listings, John Couns was listed for 236 Pounds English money in Captain Lyons' Tax District.

4 FEB., 1811.
Rowan County, NC, Deed Book 22, page 68, 4 Feb., 1811. David Usher to John Koonse $400; 200 acres on waters of Potts Creek adj. begin Hickory in Beard's line; part of State Grant to Joseph Smith, conveyed to Earhart Wallen, to William Dunham [3 Aug., 1787] to John Wright to Nathaniel Moore [11 Mar., 1789] conveyed by him to David Usher on 19 Nov., 1799; Wit. to present Deed - Michael Sappenfield, John Koons [Jr.], Henry Cooper; Proved 1814.

8 FEB., 1817.
Johannes Kuntz wrote his name in high German script in Deed Book 26, page 910, Rowan County Court, dated 1817 as John Kounts (Johannes Kuntz) transferring 112 acres to his son Michael Koonts.

19 JUN., 1819.
Davidson County, NC, Deed Book 1, pages 467 - 468, 19 Jun., 1819. John Koontz, Sr. to David Koontz 100 acres, $30, Deed dated 19 Jun., 1819, recorded in Sep. Court, 1825, land from Samuel Harper. 1820 - 1822. Rowan County, NC, Deed Book 26, page 79. John Koons, Sr. to John Koons, Jr.

1820.
Rowan County, NC, Deed Book 26, page 617. John Koons, Sr. to Jacob Koons.

11 MAY, 1833.
Johannes Kuntz (John Koontz) appeared before Andrew Swicegood, Justice of the Peace in Davidson County, NC, to amend his Revolutionary War Pension declaration made 14 Nov., 1832. John stated that he was born in York County, PA, in 1754; that at the age of 20 or 21 years he removed to Rowan County, NC, and resided in that part now called Davidson; and that he had no record of his age. John stated he served 3 months in the Cherokee Expedition in 1776 in Captain Lyon's Co., under General Rutherford; his 2nd term of service was in Captain Lopp's Co. in the year 1779; and his 3rd term of service for 3 months was in Captain Lopp's Co. again in the spring of 1781. His common name was John.
Children of Dorothea8 Clodfelter 'Dorothy' and Johannes Kuntz or Kuntz or Kounts or Koonts were as follows:

27. John George8 Clodfelter , Sr. 'George' (Felix7 Glattfelder, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). John was born on 9 Oct 1757 in York County, PA. He was christened in York, York County, PA, on 9 Oct 1757. Christ Lutheran Church. He married Elizabeth Leonard in 1779. He married Catherine Hochler or Heckler or Hockler or Hepler after 1795. John died in 1837 in Rowan County, NC. His body was interred in Rowan County, NC. Family Cemetery, near Back Creek Church. John's will was probated in Rowan County, NC, in Nov 1837.
He was in the Revolutionary War, a Private. His common name was George.
Elizabeth Leonard. Elizabeth was born 24 Nov., 1762 in NC. Elizabeth died after 1795 in Rowan County, NC,. circa 1778? Her body was interred.
Children of John George8 Clodfelter , Sr. 'George' and Elizabeth Leonard were as follows:
Catherine Hochler or Heckler or Hockler or Hepler. Catherine was born circa 1760. She married John Peter Sowers 'Peter' 29 May, 1794 in Rowan County, NC. Catherine died. Her body was interred. Lived in Rowan County, NC.
Children of John George8 Clodfelter , Sr. 'George' and Catherine Hochler or Heckler or Hockler or Hepler were as follows:

28. Susanna8 Glattfelder or Kladfelter or Clodfelter (Felix7, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Susanna was born 20 Dec., 1760 in York, York County, PA. 1760? 25 Jan., 1761? She was baptized in York, York County, PA, 5 Jan., 1761. Religion:. 1760? Christ Lutheran Church. She married John Jorg or George Nifong 'George' in 1778 in Rowan County, NC. Susanna died 28 Sep., 1793 in Rowan County, NC. Her body was interred in 1793 in Davidson County, NC. Bethany UCC Cemetery.
She died two days apart from her daughter Susan..
John Jorg or George Nifong 'George.' John was born in 1753 in Berks County, PA. c.1753? He married Elizabeth ? circa 1794. John died on 8 Mar 1797 in Rowan County, NC,. Now Davidson County, NC. His body was interred in Mar 1797 in Davidson County, NC. Bethany UCC Cemetery. Or Neufaung or Neufong. His common name was George.
Children of Susanna8 Glattfelder or Kladfelter or Clodfelter and John Jorg or George Nifong 'George' were as follows:

29. Johann Peter8 Glattfelder or Clodfelter 'Peter' (Felix7, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Johann was born on 13 Mar 1763 in York, York County, PA. 4th? He was baptized in York, York County, PA, on 17 Apr 1763. Religion:. First Reformed Church. He married Mary? Amelia Wagoner or Wagner 'Mealy' on 28 Jun 1790. Johann died on 4 Oct 1843 in Davidson County, NC, at age 80. 24th? His body was interred in Oct 1843 in Midway, Davidson County, NC. Bethany United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Or John

18 Dec., 1798.
Rowan Deed Book 16:29-30. John Koonse, Kuntz, Koons to Peter Clodfelter - for 60 pounds specie; 200 acres of land lying on waters of Hanby's [Hamby's] Creek being a part of 390 acres; Adj. John Shiers line; Witnesses: Wm.? Bodenhamer, Christian Shirer and Amos Gregson; Proved in Feb. Term of Court 1799. His common name was Peter.
Mary? Amelia Wagoner or Wagner 'Mealy.' Mary? was born on 2 Jul 1772. Mary? died on 13 Aug 1842 at age 70. Her body was interred in Aug 1842 in Midway, Davidson County, NC.
Children of Johann Peter8 Glattfelder or Clodfelter 'Peter' and Mary? Amelia Wagoner or Wagner 'Mealy' were as follows:

30. Jacob8 Glattfelder or Clodfelter, Sr. (Felix7, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Jacob was born on 1 Jan 1770 in Davidson County, NC. Rowan County? He married Margaret Hagge or Hege on 28 Jun 1790 in Rowan County, NC. Jacob died on 1 Feb 1837 in Davidson County, NC, at age 67. His body was interred in Feb 1837 in Davidson County, NC. Bethany UCC Church Cemetery near the Forsyth and Davidson County line.
Occupation: Cabinet Maker. He also carved tombstones.

27 JAN., 1837.
His Will reads as follows: February Term 1837, page 288 Jacob Clodfelter's Will. In the name of God, Amen. I Jacob Clodfelter of Davidson County, State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as following - First I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret all my house hold and kitchen furniture of whatever name or nature as also the loom and what belongs thereto also my negro slaves Spence and his wife Bet? and her youngest child Caroline, also my stage Wagon and harness belonging thereto, one horse, two cows, ten head hogs and six head of sheep her choice, one Phough and gears, one needing hoe, one axe, one maltoe?, also all the corn, wheat, oats, pork or bacon, hay, fodder, flax and all that may be on hand for her years support. I also give my wife half of my wheat now growing and also two copper mash kettles and two cow halter chains and also fifteen pounds of coffee and thirty pounds sugar all of which above mentioned property to my said wife during her natural lifetime or widowhood and after her death or marriage then to be exposed to public sale by my executors and the money arising from the sale to be disposed as hereafter described and should the slaves which I have bequeathed my wife prove disobedient or unruly she shall be at full liberty to sell them and retain enough of the sale money to purchase one that will suit her. I give and bequeath to my wife full possession of my dwelling house and the plantation or so much thereof as she may want during her natural lifetime or widowhood. I give and bequeath unto my son Jacob the said tract of land whereon I now have my residence containing seventy seven acres more or less with the mills hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging (with the fan in the mill) and half the wheat now growing to him and his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Molly Leonard, wife of David Leonard, one tract of land which I purchased from George Sowers containing one hundred acres more or less for $100 to have during her natural lifetime and after her death to be sold on a reasonable credit and the money to be equally divided among her heirs. I give and bequeath to my son Joseph the plantation whereon he now lives containing two hundred acres more or less with all and singular the profits, privileges, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son Henry the plantation whereon he now lives containing two hundred and ninety five acres more or less with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him his heirs and assigns forever (with the exception of one acre of the meadow for the use of my wife and the use of the pasture as formerly - I give and bequeath to my son David the tract of land which I purchased of Saml. Farington containing two hundred acres more or less with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him his heirs and assigns. I give and bequeath to my son Joseph my negro man named Joseph to be his right and property forever at the price of six hundred dollars. I give and bequeath to my son Henry to Wit? Mary and her youngest child Adam for the sum of six hundred dollars to be his right and title forever. I give and bequeath to my son David one negro girl named Rose for the sum of five hundred and fifty dollars to be his right and title forever. I give and bequeath to my son Jacob one negro boy named January at the sum of six hundred dollars to be his right and title forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary, wife of David Yokely, one negro girl named Emily at the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to be her right and title forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine, wife of Adam Weir, one negro girl named Sarah at the sum of three hundred and seventy five dollars to be her right and title forever. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Barnet Weir, one negro girl named Rhoda at the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars to be her right and title forever. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Barbara, wife of Adam Sink, one negro girl named Camaline at the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars to be her right and title forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Franey, wife of Philip Knoy, one negro boy named Joseph at the sum of one hundred and ten dollars to be her right and title forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sally, wife of Peter Leonard, one negro girl Betty daughter of Spence and his wife at the sum of ninety dollars to be her right and title forever. It is my will and desire that all the above mentioned heirs be equal in the amount of the above willed slaves therefore those which have received the valuableest to pay to the rest untill all be equal in amount. And lastly it is my will request and desire that all my property not willed to be exposed to public sale on a reasonable credit and the money arising from the same as also the money that may be on hand and debts due or oweing to me be disposed of in the following manner by my executors to my wife fifty dollars and to each of my daughters two hundred dollars and the remainder to be equally divided among my sons and daughters. And I do hereby niminate and appoint my sons Joseph and Henry Clodfelter Joint Executors to this my last will and testament revoking all others and former wills by me made. In witness whereof I the said Jacob Clodfelter have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 27th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven (1837). Jacob Clodfelter his mark, seal Signed and acknowledged in the presence of Jno. Haines Michael Clodfelter [Son of his brother John?] FEB. TERM OF COURT, 1837. His Will was probated.
Margaret Hagge or Hege. Margaret was born on 4 Sep 1771 in Rowan County, NC. Margaret died on 3 Nov 1857 in Davidson County, NC, at age 86. 11th? Her body was interred in Nov 1857 in Davidson County, NC. Bethany UCC Church Cemetery near the Forsyth and Davidson County line.
Children of Jacob8 Glattfelder or Clodfelter, Sr. and Margaret Hagge or Hege were as follows:

31. Maria Magdalena8 Rein 'Eve' (Lisabeth7 Glattfelder, Johan6, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Maria was born on 4 Aug 1751 in Springfield Township, York County, PA. She married Johann Adam Cloninger , Sr. 'Adam' in 1771. Maria died on 16 Jan 1836 in Lincoln County, NC, at age 84. 1839?
Johann Adam Cloninger , Sr. 'Adam.' Johann was born on 13 Oct 1751 in Richmond township, Berks County, PA. Johann died on 3 May 1818 at age 66. His body was interred in Stanley, Gaston County, NC.
Children of Maria Magdalena8 Rein 'Eve' and Johann Adam Cloninger , Sr. 'Adam' were as follows:

32. Peter8 Clodfelter or Glatfelter (Johannes7, Johan6 Glattfelder, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Peter was born in 1770 in York, York County, PA. He married Elizabeth ? Peter died. His body was interred.
Elizabeth ? Elizabeth died.
Children of Peter8 Clodfelter or Glatfelter and Elizabeth ? were:

33. George8 Clodfelter or Clotfelter (Johannes7, Johan6 Glattfelder, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). George was born in 1773 in York, York County, PA. 1768? He married Mary ? say 1790. George died after 1800. His body was interred.
He purchased land in Catahba County, NC, in 1794. He resided in Maiden, Catawaba County, NC.
Mary ? Mary died. Her body was interred. She resided in Maiden, Catawaba County, NC.
Children of George8 Clodfelter or Clotfelter and Mary ? were as follows:

34. Anna Catherine8 Clodfelter (Johannes7, Johan6 Glattfelder, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Anna was born in 1775. Date Source: Robert Byrn. She married Charles Leason Byrn , Sr. in Rowan County, NC,. Place Source: Robert Byrn. Anna died in 1837. Date Source: Robert Byrn. Her body was interred in Byrneville, Harrison County, IN. Old Pioneer Cemetery.

Place Source: Robert Byrn.
Note, Source: Robert Byrn - They moved to Indiana in 1806 along with Charle's brother, Temple Cole Byrn Sr (moved in 1809) and bought 160 acres of land in Harrison County, now known as Byrneville.
Charles Leason Byrn , Sr. Charles was born circa 1776 in NC. 1775-77. Charles died on 4 Jun 1857 in Morgan County, IN. Name Source: Robert Byrn.

Note, Source: Robert Byrn - They moved to Indiana in 1806 along with Charle's brother, Temple Cole Byrn, Sr (moved in 1809) and bought 160 acres of land in Harrison County, now known as Byrneville.


Byrnville Cemetery, Jackson Township, Harrison County, INDIANA By Ruth Binkley
Corydon, Indiana
August 1970

Burial grounds of Charles Leason BYRN and Temple Coleman BYRN Families, who migrated to Indiana in 1806 and 1809 respectively. They were born in Rowan Co., NC, sons of Charles and Ann Byrn who lived near Salisbury, NC. They traveled by covered wagons via Flower and Cumberland Gaps and crossed the Ohio Falls by flatboat. They cut the road as they came during a 5 week
trip. Leason was 29 and Temple was 30 years old when they came. Charles Leason BYRN was born in 1777. \ His wife, Anna CLODFELTER (Virginia Dutch) came with him from North Carolina. There were no more records of her birth, death or burial place available. Since the BYRN Pioneer Cemetery is on Leason's farm, it is no doubt the burial place of him and his wife Ann, and perhaps as many as 20 or more BYRN family members in unmarked graves.
The BYRN Pioneer Cemetery is located ½ miles north of Brynville on the high east bank od Corn Creek. Leason's mill site is in the flat below the cemetery. His cabin stood 1/5 mile north of the mill, beyond the cemetery, on the ridge above the big spring. No burials were made here until sometime after 1806. The last grave on record in this old cemetery is that of Temple Cole (Known as Rogers). He was born Nov. 27, 1809 and died Sept 19, 1885. Leason's brother, Temple buried his forst wife, Sarah in the Pioneer Cemetery. She came with her husband from North Carolina. She was of English
Ancestory (while the BYRN'S were Irish from Dublin Ireland, Her father -in-law having come from there) Her grave stone reads: Sarah BYRN, Born Feb 22, 1896 and died October 14, 1823. Age 38 yrs, 7 months and 22 days. The consort of T.C.Byrn, Sr. During the Indian Wars of 1811 she told of how she found a large snake in the blankets one night as she slept with the children in a sink hole but she "feared the snakes in the sink holes less than the Indians." Her husband, Temple and Leason fought in the Battle of Tippicanoe, where Leason was wounded.
After Sarah BROOKS (Sally) BYRN'S death at age 37, Temple married Elizabeth VAN FOSSEN. In 1837 he had a town of Byrnville laid out on his land, north of the Cave Spring and his cabin site, included the lots where his eldest son, Joel BYRN had built his cabin in 1832.
In 1846 Temple set aside at the southwest corner of town for the Brynville Cemetery when Joel's daughter, Emily BYRN, died young. His granddaughter was the first person buried in the new cemetery. After that date, few families continued to bury in the Pioneer Cemetery and the Byrnville Cemetery has continued in use to the
present day for the whole community.
Temple Cole BYRN'S stone stands in the Byrnville Cemetery. It reads: born 1778 and died June 4,1857 78 yrs., 8 months and 26 days. (Mason) A field stone lays on either side of his marker. No doubt one is for his second wife, Elizabeth, as his first wife,
Sallie is in the old cemetery. When Temple rode his covered wagon into Leason's barnlot, he was playing his fiddle. Leason's remark on seeing his brother in this distant country after 3 years absense was "I came a thousand miles to get away from that fiddle but it followed me".
A camp of Delware Indians lived up the hollow from Leason's place until the government moved them out about 1812. Some Indians, "gypsies", passed through. The baby died and they buried it in the BYRN Cemetery and planted a cedar tree to mark the grave. There are conflicting stories as to which cemetery has the Indian baby as a big Cedar Tree grew in both of them.
Beside the four members of the BYRN Family already mentioned, as buried in the Pioneer Cemetery, there are stone markers for; Temple C. BYRN, Jr. born in Rowan Co, NC born 12-30-1805 and died 7-17-1843, Aged 37 yrs, 6 months & 17 days. His wife Elizabeth SLAUGHTERBACK may be in an unmarked grave beside him. Sarah (BELL) BYRN, wife of T C BYRN. Dec 27,1815 to Mar 26, 1881
Mary Alice, dau of T C and S. BYRN, Jan 1,1818 Aged 5 yrs, 11 mns, 28 da.
Norbin BYRN, child of T C and S BYRN.
Dudley BYRN, child of T C and S BYRN
Netta Belle BYRN. Drowned in a tub of water when baby
Charles Leason BYRN (Suter) b. 1803 in Rowan Co.,NC Died 8-8-1883. Son of Charles Leason and Ann CLODFELTER. . "Suter" had three wives. Emeline EVILSIZER**Nancy KENOYER, Nancy (BOWEN) HAZZARD. Forty years ago, "Suter" BYRN had these
stones for his wives and children; Cina, Douglas, and Grant BYRN. Now the markings have been lost.
In the Byrnville Cemetery we find broken gravestones, field stones, and probably many unknown graves with no stones, but the names of all those early generations of the BYRN Family have been
recorded and preserved for future generations by the fine work of my high school history teacher, Gordon SAPPENFIELD, now deceased. I have a copy of his record of the BYRN Family Tree which I Prize highly. There are other copies among interested members of the BYRN family. Temple C. BYRN, the pioneer, was my ancestor 5 generations ago.

Ruth Baker Binkley, wife of Dr. H. Binkley Corydon, Indiana
** This marriage record shows Caroline Evilsizer. He resided in 1806 in Byrneville, Harrison County, IN.
Children of Anna Catherine8 Clodfelter and Charles Leason Byrn , Sr. were as follows:

35. Elias8 Clodfelter , Sr. (Johannes7, Johan6 Glattfelder, Felix5, Hans?4, Joachim3, Hons2, Adam1). Elias was born in 1775 in York, York County, PA. He married Susannah ? Elias died. Will dated 19 Oct., 1841. His body was interred.
Will Probated Nov., 1846.
Susannah ? Susannah died. Her body was interred.
Children of Elias8 Clodfelter , Sr. and Susannah ? were as follows:

36. John C.8 Clodfelter , Sr. (