Descendants of Johann or John Philip Sauer , Sr. 'Philip'

Journal Report

Generation Three

14. 'Philip' John Phillip? Philip³ Leonard (Anna² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). 'Philip' was born 9 Jan., 1774 in Rowan County, NC. He married Magdaline Long in 1795. 'Philip' died. His body was interred.
His common name was 'Philip.'
Magdaline Long. Magdaline died. Her body was interred.
Children of 'Philip' John Phillip? Philip³ Leonard and Magdaline Long were as follows:

73. i. Jacob⁴ Leonard Jacob was born in 1798 in Davidson County, NC. He married Anna Shuford 21 Mar., 1821. He married Margaret Seabock 25 Dec., 1827.

74. ii. Andrew Leonard , Sr. Andrew was born in 1800. He married Catherine Rhodes on 25 Feb 1822.

75. iii. George Leonard George was born in 1804. He married Elizabeth Stamey on 20 Feb 1827.

76. iv. Daniel Leonard , Sr. Daniel was born in 1806. He married Elizabeth Blackburn 1 Jul., 1826.

v. Eve Leonard. Eve was born circa 1808. She married Joshua J. Smith on 7 Dec 1827. Eve died. Her body was interred.
Joshua J. Smith. Joshua died. His body was interred.

vi. Ann Leonard. Ann was born circa 1810. She married Aaron Goins on 10 Jan 1837. Ann died. Her body was interred.
Aaron Goins. Aaron died. His body was interred.

15. John George³ Leonard , Sr. 'George' (Anna² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). John was born on 10 Jun 1781 in Rowan County, NC. He married Barbara Weavel. John died in 1844. His body was interred.
His common name was George.
Barbara Weavel. Barbara was born circa 1781. Barbara died. Her body was interred.
Children of John George³ Leonard , Sr. 'George' and Barbara Weavel were as follows:

77. i. Mary⁴ Leonard 'Polly' Mary was born on 26 Jan 1804. She married Solomon Leonard , Sr. in 1826.

ii. Caroline Leonard. Caroline was born circa 1806. Caroline died. Her body was interred.

iii. Betsy Leonard. Betsy was born circa 1808. Betsy died. Her body was interred.

78. iv. Daniel Leonard Daniel was born on 30 Apr 1810 in Rowan County, NC. He married Phebe Brinkley on 23 May 1837 in Davidson County, NC.

79. v. George W. Leonard George was born on 28 Sep 1820. He married Sarah Waggoner or Wagner 'Sally' on 4 Apr 1843. He married Susanne? Susannah Waggoner 'Susan' on 23 Apr 1846. Bondsman - Jacob Leonard Bond date.

vi. Susie? Susey Leonard. Susie? was born circa 1824. Susie? died. Her body was interred.

vii. Margaret Leonard 'Mary.' Margaret was born circa 1826. Margaret died. Her body was interred.
Her common name was Mary.

viii. Katherine Leonard. Katherine was born circa 1828. Katherine died. Her body was interred.

16. Valentine³ Leonard , III (Anna² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Valentine was born on 22 Jan 1784 in Rowan County, NC. He married Mary Rinkard in 1806 in Rowan County, NC. Valentine died in 1818. His body was interred.
Note, Source: Carroll Leonard - It has been reported that this Valentine was addicted to the consumption of large quantities of hard liquor and that habit probably caused his early death.
Mary Rinkard. Mary was born circa 1784 in Oberalben, RheinPfalz, Germany. Mary died. Her body was interred. Note, Source: Carroll Leonard - The widowed mother, Mary (Rinkard) Leonard, on the death of her husband in his 34th year, loaded her 9 children and their worldly possessions in civered wagons and headed for southwest OH, settling first in Montgomery County, OH.They stayed there 7 years nd next moved to Williams County, OH. The following is a condensation of a letter written in 1952 by A. P. Musselman, Pastor of Lick Creek Church of the Brethren, Bryan, OH. It was based on a short history which had been prepared in 1950.
"In the spring of 1833, a widowed mother and her children, together with the husbands of three married daughters came from the Miama Valley in Montgomery County, OH where many of the Brethren from VA and PA had settled, to a place we now know as Williams Center. The exact course of travel may have followed buffalo and Indian trails along ridges, around marshes, across fords in rivers, and after trying experiences, arrived at the cabin of Frederick Miser, who was to ba a neighbor. They lived in their wagons, with lean-to's built to these wagons with tree boughs and skins until their new cabins in the wilderness were completed.". Mary immigrated, in 1800. Destination.
Children of Valentine³ Leonard , III and Mary Rinkard were as follows:

i. Katy⁴ Leonard. Katy was born circa 1806. Katy died. Her body was interred.

ii. Sallie Leonard. Sallie was born circa 1808. Sallie died. Her body was interred.

iii. Elizabeth Leonard. Elizabeth was born circa 1810. Elizabeth died. Her body was interred.

80. iv. Keelin Leonard Keelin was born on 15 Aug 1811 in Rowan County, NC. near Salem. He married Elizabeth Dice on 21 Apr 1836 in Williams County, OH.

81. v. David K. Leonard David was born circa 1812. He married Angeline Garton circa 1844.

vi. Lottie Leonard. Lottie was born circa 1814. Lottie died. Her body was interred.

vii. Mary Leonard. Mary was born circa 1816. Mary died. Her body was interred.

82. viii. Nelson Leonard Nelson was born circa 1817. He married ? ?

ix. Washington Leonard. Washington was born circa 1819. Washington died. His body was interred.

17. John Peter³ Leonard 'Peter' (Anna² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). John was born on 12 Feb 1786 in Rowan County, NC. He married Sarah Clodfelter 'Sally' in 1807. Date Source: Julia Trelease, #58771. John died on 27 Dec 1839 in Davidson County, NC, at age 53. His body was interred in Davidson County, NC.
His common name was Peter.
Sarah Clodfelter 'Sally.' Sarah was born on 4 Dec 1791 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. Sarah died on 14 Jun 1849 in Davidson County, NC, at age 57. Her body was interred in Jun 1849 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery. Her common name was Sally.
Children of John Peter³ Leonard 'Peter' and Sarah Clodfelter 'Sally' were as follows:

83. i. David Henderson⁴ Leonard 'Slim Dave' David was born on 11 Apr 1808 in Davidson County, NC. Was Rowan County.

Date Source: calculated from gravestone of "58 years, 9 days". He married Susanna Sink or Zink on 24 Mar 1832 in Davidson County, NC,. Date & Place Sources: Julia Trelease, #58771.

84. ii. Sarah Leonard 'Sally' Sarah was born 2 Jan., 1813. from gravestone. She married Daniel Waggoner or Wagner or Wagoner 10 Nov., 1830 in Davidson County, NC.

iii. Molly Leonard 'Mary.' Molly was born in 1816. She married George Younts on 21 May 1833 in Davidson County, NC. Molly died. Her body was interred.
Her common name was Mary.
George Younts. George died. His body was interred.

iv. Elizabeth Leonard. Elizabeth was born 28 Aug., 1818. from gravestone. She married Jacob Leonard , III 28 Dec., 1841. Elizabeth died on 24 Aug 1842. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Aug 1842 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Jacob Leonard , III. Jacob was born 23 Sep., 1818 in Rowan County, NC. from gravestone. Jacob died 13 Aug., 1842. from gravestone. His body was interred in Aug 1842 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.

v. Elmira Leonard. Elmira was born in 1825. Elmira died. Her body was interred.

85. vi. Frances Leonard 'Frannie' 'Franey' Frances was born 1 Jan., 1826 in Davidson County, NC. 2 Jan., 1824? She married Bloomfield Stone 20 Mar., 1844 in Davidson County, NC.

86. vii. Peter Leonard Peter was born 2 Dec., 1828 in Davidson County, NC. Reference - gravestone has Dec. ?? 1828. He married Susannah Ann Conrad 'Susan' on 15 Oct 1852 in Davidson County, NC.

viii. Adam Leonard. Adam was born on 28 Oct 1832. Adam died on 18 Jul 1852 at age 19. His body was interred in Jul 1852.

18. Daniel³ Leonard , Sr. (Anna² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Daniel was born on 6 May 1789 in Rowan County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone. He married Catharine Wagoner or Waggoner or Wagner 'Kate' in 1810 in Rowan County, NC. Daniel died 10 Feb., 1848 in Davidson County, NC,. Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred in Feb 1848 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Catharine Wagoner or Waggoner or Wagner 'Kate.' Catharine was born 27 Jan., 1793 in Rowan County, NC. Catharine died 12 Jul., 1875 in Davidson County, NC. Her body was interred in Jul 1875 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery. Catherine?
Children of Daniel³ Leonard , Sr. and Catharine Wagoner or Waggoner or Wagner 'Kate' were as follows:

i. Susannah⁴ Leonard 'Susan.' Susannah was born 24 Nov., 1811 in Rowan County, NC. She married William McCrary 13 Nov., 1840. Susannah died. Her body was interred.
William McCrary. William died. His body was interred.

87. ii. David W. Leonard David was born 23 Aug., 1813 in Rowan County, NC. He married Margaret Elizabeth Sink or Zink 'Elizabeth' 14 Oct., 1834 in Davidson County, NC.

iii. Joseph Leonard (Lived in the Midway Community, Davidson County, NC.). Joseph was born on 10 Apr 1815 in Rowan County, NC. Joseph died. His body was interred.

88. iv. Belinda Leonard Belinda was born 24 Oct., 1816 in Davidson County, NC. She married Daniel Sink or Zink say 1835.

89. v. Daniel W. Leonard , Jr. Daniel was born 13 Feb., 1817 in Davidson County, NC. Rowan County? He married Polly Fritts 'Mary' 'Polly?' 27 Aug., 1842 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC.

90. vi. Mary M. Leonard Mary was born in 1818 in Rowan County, NC. She married Solomon Long on 19 Oct 1840.

91. vii. Catherine? Catharine Leonard Catherine? was born 5 Jan., 1819 in Rowan County, NC. She married Phelix or Felix Barrier or Berrier say 1838. She married John Shoaf , Sr. 'Fighting John' 15 Mar., 1847.

viii. Magdalene? Magdalena Leonard (He met Daniel Boone in the mountains of NC on their way to TN.). Magdalene? was born on 24 Oct 1821 in Rowan County, NC. Magdalene? died. Her body was interred.

92. ix. Sarah Leonard 'Sally' Sarah was born on 10 Mar 1823 in Davidson County, NC. 10 Mar., 1825? She married Jacob Sink or Zink on 9 Aug 1841.

93. x. Ellen Leonard Ellen was born on 18 May 1824 in Davidson County, NC. She married Jesse Shoaf , Sr. on 30 Jan 1843.

94. xi. Caroline Leonard Caroline was born on 15 Nov 1824 in Davidson County, NC. 3 Nov., 1826? 15 Nov 1826? She married Andrew D. Everhart circa 1845.

95. xii. Charlotte? Charlotty Leonard Charlotte? was born 29 Mar., 1827 in Davidson County, NC. She married George Wagoner 11 Jun., 1846.

xiii. Lafayette? Lafafette Leonard (Gravestone has Elen.). Lafayette? was born on 8 Aug 1828 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. Lafayette? died on 17 Apr 1862 at age 33. from gravestone. His body was interred in Apr 1862 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.

xiv. Mary Ann Leonard. Mary was born on 19 Oct 1830 in Davidson County, NC. She married Alveron? Alverin S. Wagoner or Wagner say 1858. Mary died on 3 Jan 1913 at age 82. Her body was interred in Jan 1913 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC. Winston-Salem City Cemetery.
Alveron? Alverin S. Wagoner or Wagner. Alveron? was born 5 Dec., 1821. He married Mary Wagner or Waggoner 'Polly' 11 Jun., 1844. Alveron? died 20 Sep., 1906. His body was interred in Sep 1906 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC. Winston-Salem City Cemetery.

xv. Edaline? Edoline Leonard (Ibid.). Edaline? was born on 16 Sep 1832 in Davidson County, NC. Edaline? died. Her body was interred.

96. xvi. Amanda Leonard 'Mandy' Amanda was born 19 Mar., 1834 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. She married Jacob Sowers 19 Aug., 1856. 18 Aug., 1856?

xvii. Jacob Ransom Leonard 'Ransom' (Ibid.). Jacob was born on 18 Feb 1835 in Davidson County, NC. 18 Feb., 1838? Jacob died. His body was interred.

97. xviii. Drusilla? Druscilla? Drucilla Leonard Drusilla? was born on 20 Nov 1840 in Davidson County, NC. She married John W. McCrary on 27 Sep 1860 in Davidson County, NC.

19. David³ Leonard (Anna² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). David was born 10 Mar., 1792 in Rowan County, NC. He married Molly Mary Clodfelter on 31 Jan 1815. David died. His body was interred.
13 children.
Molly Mary Clodfelter. Molly was born circa 1795 in Davidson County, NC. Molly died after 1837. Her body was interred.
Children of David³ Leonard and Molly Mary Clodfelter were:

i. David Daniel⁴ Leonard married Elizabeth ?? David died.
Elizabeth ?? married an unknown person. Elizabeth died.

20. Maria Sarah Ann³ Leonard 'Sally' (Anna² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Maria was born 2 Apr., 1797 in Rowan County, NC. 2 Apr., 1798? She married David Eller 'Davie' 31 Jan., 1815 in Rowan County, NC. Maria died 24 Apr., 1877 in Putnam County, IN. Her body was interred in Apr 1977 in Putnam County, IN.
Her common name was Sally.
David Eller 'Davie.' David was born on 12 Apr 1786 in Rowan County, NC. David died on 21 Oct 1859 in Putnam County, IN, at age 73. His body was interred in Oct 1859 in Putnam County, IN.
Children of Maria Sarah Ann³ Leonard 'Sally' and David Eller 'Davie' were as follows:

i. Nelson⁴ Eller. Nelson was born circa 1815 in NC. Nelson died. His body was interred.

ii. Louisa Eller. Louisa was born circa 1817 in NC. Louisa died. Her body was interred.

iii. Irene Eller. Irene was born circa 1820 in NC. Irene died. Her body was interred.

iv. Susan Eller. Susan was born in 1820 in NC. She married Joseph Jones on 20 Feb 1851. Susan died. Her body was interred.
Joseph Jones. Joseph died. His body was interred.

v. Catherine Eller. Catherine was born on 6 Apr 1821 in NC. She married William F. Boyd on 6 Sep 1855. Catherine died on 1 Feb 1899 in Greencastle, IN, at age 77. Her body was interred in Feb 1899 in Greencastle, IN.
William F. Boyd. William died. His body was interred.

vi. Jackson Eller. Jackson was born in 1829 in Putnam County, IN. Jackson died in 1902. His body was interred.

98. vii. Sarah Ann Eller Sarah was born on 25 Mar 1835 in Putnam County, IN. She married Thomas McBride , Jr. on 2 Dec 1855 in Putnam County, IN,. 9 children.

21. Colonel Philip E.³ Hedrick , Sr. (Elizabeth² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Philip was born 16 Oct., 1792 in Rowan County, NC. from gravestone. He married Mary Mollie? Conrad 'Molly' 'Moley' 19 Jan., 1818 in Rowan County, NC. Philip died 22 Jul., 1881 in Davidson County, NC,. from gravestone. His body was interred in Jul 1881 in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Name reference - Gravestone has Col. Philip Hedrick (of George) He was one of the elders who assisted in organizing the NC Classis. The house built and occupied by Col. Hedrick still stands (1931) on the farm on the west side of "Four Mile Branch", about one and a half miles south of Hedrick's Grove Reformed Church. It is now (1931) occupied by Mrs. Martha Beck. It was a fine house 100 years ago. It is two stories high, with a large brick chimmey at either end, with broad open fire places. Near by at the foot of the hill is a spring, surrounded by three oak trees, one pin oak, and two chestnut oaks. Around the house are two cedar trees, one walnut, two maples and six apple trees. The six apple trees are what are left of more than 200 apple trees left by Col. Hedrick 50 years ago. About one mile away Col. Hedrick had another large orchard. All the apple trees were of the "Brandy" variety.
Mary Mollie? Conrad 'Molly' 'Moley.' Mary was born 13 Jan., 1799. from gravestone. Mary died 26 Aug., 1880 in Davidson County, NC,. from gravestone. Her body was interred in 1880 in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Children of Colonel Philip E.³ Hedrick , Sr. and Mary Mollie? Conrad 'Molly' 'Moley' were as follows:

99. i. Samuel⁴ Hedrick Samuel was born say 1819. He married ? ?

100. ii. Squire Henry C. Hedrick Henry was born 6 Apr., 1821. from gravestone. He married Rachael Kepley say 1847.

101. iii. Anna Christine Christena? Hedrick 'Christine' Anna was born in 1821 in Davidson County, NC. She married Alexander Washington Smith , Sr. say 1850 in Davidson County, NC.

iv. Susie Hedrick. Susie died. Her body was interred.

v. Phoebe Hedrick married Burl Lambeth. Phoebe died. Her body was interred.
Burl Lambeth. Burl died. His body was interred.

102. vi. George Washington Hedrick , Sr. George was born 26 Feb., 1829. He married Margaret Hedrick 'Sally' say 1849. They were first cousins. He married Jane? Margaret Williams.

103. vii. Philip Phillip? E. Hedrick , Jr. married Elizabeth Kepley.

viii. Jacob C. Headrick. Jacob was born on 12 May 1832. from gravestone. Jacob died on 15 Dec 1855 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 23. from gravestone. His body was interred in Dec 1855 in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.

22. Solomon³ Headrick or Hedrick (Elizabeth² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Solomon was born 12 Feb., 1807 in Rowan County, NC. He married Sarah Leonard 'Sallie or Sally' on 13 Mar 1831 in Davidson County, NC. Solomon died 1 Oct., 1856 in Davidson County, NC. His body was interred.
Sarah Leonard 'Sallie or Sally.' Sarah was born on 26 Aug 1812. Sarah died on 16 Sep 1886 at age 74. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Sep 1886 in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Children of Solomon³ Headrick or Hedrick and Sarah Leonard 'Sallie or Sally' were as follows:

i. Franklin⁴ Hedrick. Franklin died. His body was interred.

ii. Dave Hedrick. Dave died. His body was interred.

iii. Mary M. Headrick. Mary was born on 31 Dec 1834. from gravestone. Mary died on 15 Feb 1849 at age 14. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Feb 1849 in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.

104. iv. Eva or Eve Hedrick 'Eva' Eva was born 25 Dec., 1836 in Davidson County, NC. She married John Franklin Ward 14 Feb., 1859. She married Jefferson Hedrick in 1866 in Davidson County, NC.

23. Anna Christina³ Hedrick 'Christine' (Elizabeth² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Anna was born in 1808 in Rowan County, NC. 1809? She married Thomas Frederic Young 'Frederic' 18 Nov., 1827 in Davidson County, NC. Anna died in Davidson County, NC. Her body was interred.
Thomas Frederic Young 'Frederic.' Thomas was born in 1805. Thomas died. His body was interred.
Children of Anna Christina³ Hedrick 'Christine' and Thomas Frederic Young 'Frederic' were:

105. i. John Lindsey Eugene⁴ Young John was born on 1 Dec 1850 in Davidson County, NC. He married Laura Ann Lookabill 13 Mar., 1872 in Davidson County, NC.

24. Benjamin³ Hedrick , Sr. 'Ben' (Elizabeth² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Benjamin was born 28 May, 1813 in Rowan County, NC. from gravestone. He married Mary Hedrick 'Polly' 24 Dec., 1833 in Davidson County, NC. Benjamin died 8 Apr., 1884 in Davidson County, NC,. from gravestone. His body was interred Beck's UCC in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
His common name was Ben.
Mary Hedrick 'Polly.' Mary was born 29 Dec., 1813 in Rowan County, NC. Mary died 27 Jan., 1904 in Davidson County, NC,. from gravestone. Her body was interred in 1904 Beck's UCC in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery. Name Source: Davidson County Heritage Book, Jake T. Burton. Her common name was Polly.
Children of Benjamin³ Hedrick , Sr. 'Ben' and Mary Hedrick 'Polly' were as follows:

i. Mariah Susan⁴ Hedrick 'Susan.' Mariah was born 15 Oct., 1834 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. She married ?? ?? say 1856. Mariah died 15 Jan., 1924. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jan 1924 in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Her common name was Susan.
?? ?? ?? died. His body was interred.

ii. Casper Hedrick. Casper was born in 1837 in Rowan County, NC. Davidson County, NC? He married Mary Maria? B. Hedrick 27 Dec., 1863 in Davidson County, NC. Casper died in 1899 in Davidson County, NC. His body was interred.
Mary Maria? B. Hedrick. Mary was born in 1837 in Davidson County, NC. Mary died. Her body was interred.

106. iii. Phoebe Hedrick Phoebe was born in 1839 in Davidson County, NC.

107. iv. George A. Hedrick George was born 18 May, 1840 in Davidson County, NC. gravestone - 1840. He married Sarah A. Beck 5 Apr., 1865 in Davidson County, NC. He married Mary Wright say 1887.

108. v. Caroline C. Hedrick Caroline was born 5 Mar., 1842 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. She married George Leonard 4 Nov., 1865 in Davidson County, NC.

vi. Benjamin Franklin Hedrick , Jr. Benjamin was born 14 Oct., 1843 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. He married Lavina Swing 26 Dec., 1867 in Davidson County, NC. He married Amanda ?? circa 1899. Benjamin died 10 Jul., 1931. from gravestone. His body was interred in Jul 1931 in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Lavina Swing. Lavina was born in 1840. Lavina died on 19 Sep 1897. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Sep 1897 in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Amanda ?? Amanda was born in Jan 1843. Amanda died on 21 Mar 1915 at age 72. Her body was interred in Mar 1915 in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.

vii. Elizabeth A. Hedrick. Elizabeth was born in 1847 in Davidson County, NC. She married Mack Leonard. Elizabeth died after 1926. Her body was interred.
Mack Leonard. Mack was born circa 1845. Mack died. His body was interred.

viii. Tryphena Hedrick. Tryphena was born 22 Oct., 1850 in Davidson County, NC. She married Daniel Tysinger. Tryphena died 6 Feb., 1921. Her body was interred.
Daniel Tysinger. Daniel was born circa 1850. Daniel died. His body was interred.

109. ix. Louise Jane Hedrick Louise was born 23 Feb., 1853 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. She married Henry Marcus Leonard 9 Sep., 1880.

110. x. Marcella Marsilla? Hedrick Marcella was born 29 Dec., 1857 in Davidson County, NC. She married Orman Monroe Parks 'Bud' say 1878.

25. Jesse³ Sowers , Sr. (John², Johann¹ Sauer). Jesse was born on 11 Sep 1783. He married ? ? Jesse died. His body was interred.
? ? ? died. Her body was interred.
Children of Jesse³ Sowers , Sr. and ? ? were:

111. i. Jesse⁴ Sowers , Jr. or Sauer Jesse was born in 1816 in NC. He married Catharina Kreit on 28 Jan 1838 in Union County, IL. He married Sara Heb-Biehler or Peeler on 29 Oct 1840 in Union County, IL.

26. Henry³ Sowers (John², Johann¹ Sauer). Henry was born on 5 May 1791. He married Sarah Link. He married Mary ? on 16 Jan 1839. Henry died on 19 Dec 1854 at age 63. His body was interred.
AFTER 1823. After 1823 he moved from Davidson County, NC to IL and help found Sowersburg Settlement in Pulaski County, IL, seven miles north of the OH river (Sowersburg is not on current maps).
Sarah Link. Sarah was born on 27 Aug 1796. Sarah died on 27 Oct 1823 at age 27. Her body was interred in 1823 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ, on Arnold Road.
Children of Henry³ Sowers and Sarah Link were as follows:

112. i. Elizabeth⁴ Sowers married David Richey on 16 Jan 1839. 7 children.

ii. Sandy Sowers. Sandy died. His body was interred.

iii. Levi Sowers. Levi died. His body was interred.

iv. Alfred Sowers. Alfred died. His body was interred.

v. Jesse Sowers. Jesse was born on 9 Oct 1816. He married Sally Peeler. Jesse died in 1868. His body was interred.
Sally Peeler. Sally was born in 1819. Sally died in 1896. Her body was interred.

113. vi. Eli Sowers Eli was born on 14 Mar 1819. He married Catherine Hoffner on 29 Sep 1842.

vii. Edmund Sowers. Edmund was born in 1826. He married Frelove ? in 1852. No children. Edmund died in 1909. His body was interred in 1909 in Sowers, TX.
1856. In 1856 he moved from IL to TX and established the little town of Sowers, TX between Fort Worth and Dallas (near intersection of Rt. 183 and 356, near Irving).
Frelove ? Frelove died. Her body was interred.

Mary ? Mary died. Her body was interred.
Children of Henry³ Sowers and Mary ? were:

i. Noah⁴ Sowers. Noah was born in 1839. Noah died in 1874. His body was interred in 1874 in Sowers, TX. Sowers Cemetery.
He helped establish Sowers, TX.

27. David³ Sowers , Sr. (John², Johann¹ Sauer). David was born circa 1793. He married Margaret ?? circa 1819. David died in 1830. His body was interred.
He moved from NC to southern IL about 1827.
Margaret ?? Margaret died. Her body was interred.
Children of David³ Sowers , Sr. and Margaret ?? were as follows:

114. i. David⁴ Sowers , Jr. David was born on 11 Oct 1820 in Rowan County, NC. He married Mary Cruse on 23 Sep 1849.

115. ii. Catherine Sowers Catherine was born say 1821. She married Joseph Essex in 1842. 9 children.

iii. Rebecca Sowers. Rebecca died. Her body was interred.

116. iv. Susanna Susannah? Sowers Susanna was born say 1823. She married Jacob Eddleman in 1844.

v. Amelia Sowers. Amelia died. Her body was interred.

28. John³ Sowers , Jr. (John², Johann¹ Sauer). John was born on 12 Jan 1804. He married Elizabeth Durham on 10 Oct 1826. He married Jane Durham circa 1848. John died in 1876.
Elizabeth Durham. Elizabeth was born circa 1804. Elizabeth died in 1847.
Children of John³ Sowers , Jr. and Elizabeth Durham were as follows:

i. Lydia⁴ Sowers. Lydia was born say 1827. Lydia died. Her body was interred.

ii. John Sowers , III. John was born say 1829. John died. His body was interred.

117. iii. Richard Bently Bentley? Sowers Richard was born on 14 Nov 1830 in Rowan County, NC. He married Catherine M. Rendleman on 22 Jul 1852 in Pulaski County, IL.

118. iv. Fluanna Sowers Fluanna was born say 1831. She married Frank Short.

119. v. Mary Marg? Sowers Mary was born circa 1833. She married ? Knupp.

120. vi. Nancy Sowers Nancy was born circa 1835. She married ? Lence.

vii. Eli Sowers. Eli was born in 1837. Eli died. His body was interred.
Moved to CO.

121. viii. Elizabeth Sowers Elizabeth was born circa 1839. She married ?? Ussery.

122. ix. Sarah Sowers Sarah was born circa 1841. She married Samuel Bourland circa 1862.

Jane Durham. Jane was born circa 1805. Jane died in 1898. Her body was interred.
Children of John³ Sowers , Jr. and Jane Durham were:

i. Anna Christena⁴ Sowers. Anna was born circa 1849. Anna died. Her body was interred.

29. Philip³ Berrier (Susannah² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Philip was born in 1786. He married Sively or Sivella Grimes. Philip died on 14 Oct 1853. from gravestone. His body was interred in Oct 1853 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Sively or Sivella Grimes. Sively was born in 1788. Sively died on 22 Oct 1853. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Oct 1853 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery. Sively - gravestone.

Children of Philip³ Berrier and Sively or Sivella Grimes were:

123. i. Charles⁴ Berrier Charles was born on 6 Jan 1810. He married Susanna Shoaf 'Susan' say 1837.

30. Elizabeth³ Berrier (Susannah² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Elizabeth was born on 17 Jul 1788 in Rowan County, NC. from gravestone. Now Davidson County. She married Jacob Grimes circa 1809. She married John Henry Shoaf , III 'Rich Henry' after 1813. Elizabeth died on 14 Mar 1863 in Davidson County, NC, at age 74. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Mar 1863 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Jacob Grimes. Jacob was born 1 Aug., 1789 in NC. Jacob died 5 Jun., 1811 in NC. His body was interred Pilgrim Reformed - UCC in Davidson County, NC.
Children of Elizabeth³ Berrier and Jacob Grimes were:

i. Absalom? Absolom⁴ Grimes. Absalom? was born 1 Mar., 1811. He married Catherine Long. Absalom? died 27 Aug., 1887. His body was interred.
Catherine Long. Catherine was born 3 Jul., 1810. Catherine died 8 Jul., 1885. Her body was interred.

John Henry Shoaf , III 'Rich Henry.' John was born on 10 Mar 1792 in Rowan County, NC. Date Source: from gravestone.

Now Davidson County. John died on 28 Feb 1881 in Davidson County, NC, at age 88. Date Source: from gravestone. His body was interred in 1881 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Children of Elizabeth³ Berrier and John Henry Shoaf , III 'Rich Henry' were as follows:

124. i. Susanna⁴ Shoaf 'Susan' Susanna was born on 15 May 1814. She married Charles Berrier say 1837.

ii. Elizabeth Shoaf 'Betsy.' Elizabeth was born on 13 Sep 1817. from gravestone. She married David Leonard Michael. Elizabeth died on 20 Apr 1901 at age 83. from gravestone. Her body was interred in 1901 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150.
David Leonard Michael. David was born on 26 Dec 1816. from gravestone. David died on 4 May 1886 at age 69. from gravestone. His body was interred in May 1886 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150. Or son of Phillip Michael?

125. iii. Christina Shoaf 'Crissy' 'Crissie' Christina was born on 27 Jul 1819 in Rowan County, NC. from Family Bible. She married Alexander J. Trantham 12 Oct., 1841.

126. iv. Henry L. Shoaf Henry was born 1 Nov., 1821 in Rowan County, NC. on a farm near Lexington, now Davidson County. He married Susannah? Susanna Sink or Zink 'Susan' 5 Jan., 1843.

127. v. Alfred Shoaf Alfred was born on 28 Aug 1825. from gravestone. He married Margery Faw. He married Christina Waitman 'Crissie.' He married Adaline Berrier on 7 Jan 1847.

128. vi. Louisa Shoaf 'Luizer Lieuzar? 'Lou' Louisa was born 9 Jan., 1829 in Davidson County, NC. 9 Jan., 1827? She married Samuel Koonts or Koontz 6 May, 1846 in Davidson County, NC,. Bond date.

129. vii. Catharine Catherine? Shoaf Catharine was born on 26 Sep 1830. from gravestone. She married John Tussey on 14 Dec 1850.

130. viii. Eli Shoaf Eli was born in 1834. He married Sarah Ann M. Smith 6 Dec., 1859.

31. Henry³ Berrier or Barrier, Sr. (Susannah² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Henry was born 20 Dec., 1792 in Rowan County, NC. from gravestone. He married Sarah Grimes 11 Feb., 1813. Henry died 14 Jul., 1864 in Davidson County, NC,. from gravestone. His body was interred in Jul 1864 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
1850.
In 1850 the parents and their two youngest children were living in the Northern Division, Family #1183, Davidson County, NC.

1860.
In 1860 Henry was living alone in the Northern Division, Family #957, Davidson County, NC. His son William was living next door.

MAR., 1860.
Barrier/Berrier, Henry Sr. - 1860 - Davidson County, NC - Wills
Will of Henry Barrier Sr

I, Henry Berrier, Sen of Davidson County in the State of North Carolina
being somewhat advanced in years but of sound mind and disposing
memory,do make this my last Will and Testament.

Item First, my will and devise is that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be paid off by my executors as soon after my death as
convenient.

Item Second: I devise and bequeath unto my son, Henry Berrier all of my
Sowers tract of land containing one hundred and fifty acres more or
less, and four acres of meadow ground adjoining the widow Shoaf and the
heirs of G.M. Tussey and also forty five acres on the east side of the
Darr place, by and line North and South, and to have to hold and enjoy
said Real Estate to him the said Henry Berrier to him his heirs and
assigns forever.

Item Third: I devise and bequeath unto my son William Berrier all my
home place containing one hundred and fifteen acres, more or less and
seventy acres of the Darr place being the west end or side to have and
to hold and enjoy said lands free of all molestation to him his heirs
and assigns forever. I further bequeath unto my son William, two
plows,one shovel and one large plow and gears, and ten hogs-choice if on
hand and ten head of choice sheep-if on hand- if not he is not to have
them. And the third of the grain on hand and the half of the growing
crop.

Item: Fourth: I devise and bequeath unto my daughter Phebe Hedrick one
negro girl named Lou or Sue valued at Four hundred dollars and one
hundred dollars already received - making in all five hundred dollars.

Item: Fifth: I devise and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Ann Walk one
negro boy named John valued at three hundred and fifty dollars with one
hundred already received, making in all four hundred and fifty dollars.

Item Sixth: I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Triphena Wagoner
Three hundred and twenty five dollars and my grandson Joseph Wagoner
three hundred and twenty five dollars making them equal, their mother
Susan Wagoner having received one hundred and fifty dollars making Eight
Hundred Dollars in all. And if either of them die without heirs of the
body the other is to have all. And if both die without heirs of their
own, then all that they receive from my estate is to go back to my
heirs.

Item Seventh: I devise and bequeath unto my two daughters Phebe Hedrick
and Mary Ann Walk all my beds and furniture equally divided between them
both.

Item Eighth: I devise and bequeath unto my four children, Henry
Berrier, William Berrier, Phebe Hedrick, Mary Ann Walk, all my negroes
that is not willed already - to be divided between them to be valued by
three disinterested men and they are to pay my two grand children,
Triphena Wagoner and Joseph Wagoner, their part in money, making five
equal shares in all. And my two daughters Phoebe Hedrick and Mary Ann
Walk are each of them to receive with what they have already received
enough to make up Eight Hundred Dollars each, and after that, all my
children are to receive an equal share including my son, Solomon
Berrier, making sic shares instead of five shares, share and share
alike,including negroes and my other property not willed, but Solomon
Berrier is to receive his share in money including the valuation of the
negroes and the negroes are to be divided between the four children
heretofore named - but their valuation to be divided among six -Solomon
Berrier, Henry Berrier, William Berrier, Phebe Hedrick, Mary Ann Walk and
Triphena and Joseph Wagoner, one share.

I nominate and appoint my son Henry Berrier and my son-n-law Joseph
Walk, the sole executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness
whereof, I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal, this twelfth
day of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty.

Signed, sealed and published in the Henry Berrier (seal)
presence of
Azariah Williams
James A Williams
John Thomason

Recorded in Book of Wills No 2 at pages 279-28-281.

Sarah Grimes. Sarah was born 25 Jan., 1792 in Rowan County, NC. 23 Dec., 1791? 24 Jan., 1792? Sarah died 10 May, 1858 in Davidson County, NC,. from gravestone. Her body was interred May, 1858 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery, row 33, number 11.
Children of Henry³ Berrier or Barrier, Sr. and Sarah Grimes were as follows:

i. Solomon⁴ Barrier. Solomon was born 25 Jan., 1814. Solomon died 20 Jun., 1874.

131. ii. Phebe Berrier Phebe was born 2 Mar., 1815 in Rowan County, NC. She married John Hedrick 7 Feb., 1836. 3 Feb., 1836?

iii. Linda Berrier. Linda was born circa 1817. Linda died.
Died young.

132. iv. Mary Ann Berrier Mary was born on 21 Apr 1818. She married John Joseph Walk on 4 Nov 1841 in Davidson County, NC.

133. v. Susanna Berrier Susanna was born 18 Feb., 1823. from gravestone. She married Henry W. Wagoner or Wagner circa 1843.

vi. Henry Berrier , Jr. Henry was born 5 May, 1825. He married Frany Clodfelter 8 Aug., 1848. by Alfred Hargrave, witness - Gideon Sink. Henry died 5 Nov., 1903.
He resided in 1848 in Davidson County, NC.
Frany Clodfelter. Frany was born 28 Oct., 1827. from gravestone. Frany died 19 Jun., 1858. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery. Name reference - Marriage record has Frany Clodfelter. She resided in 1848 in Davidson County, NC.

vii. Robert Lee Berrier. Robert was born 21 Sep., 1827. Robert died.
Died young.

viii. Emily Berrier. Emily was born in 1831. Emily died.

ix. William A. Berrier. William was born 8 Oct., 1833. William died 3 May, 1902.

32. Jacob³ Berrier , Sr. (Susannah² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Jacob was born 19 Dec., 1794. Date Source: From gravestone. He married Catharine Darr say 1815. Jacob died 4 May, 1857. Date Source: From gravestone. His body was interred May, 1857 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Catharine Darr. Catharine was born 5 Aug., 1794. from gravestone. Catharine died 9 Sep., 1886. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Sep 1886 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Children of Jacob³ Berrier , Sr. and Catharine Darr were as follows:

i. Alfred⁴ Berrier (Lived in Cabbage Inlet, NC.). Alfred was born on 21 Jan 1815. from gravestone. Alfred died on 1 Dec 1831 at age 16. from gravestone. His body was interred in Dec 1831 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

134. ii. Jacob Berrier , Jr. Jacob was born 22 Jul., 1815. from gravestone. He married Chrissey Grimes.

iii. Christina Berrier. Christina was born 25 Dec., 1826. She married William Rothrock 24 Aug., 1847. no children. Christina died 27 Nov., 1849. Her body was interred Beulah Reformed Church in Davidson County, NC.
William Rothrock married 'Ellen' Elinor Berrier 25 May, 1850. William died. He moved with his family from Davidson County, NC to MO in 1871.

135. iv. Adaline Berrier Adaline was born on 23 Apr 1829. from gravestone. She married Alfred Shoaf on 7 Jan 1847.

136. v. 'Ellen' Elinor Berrier 'Ellen' was born in Jan 1833 in Davidson County, NC. She married William Rothrock 25 May, 1850.

137. vi. Amanda Berrier Amanda was born 5 Dec., 1836. She married Joseph Stafford Sowers 24 Jan., 1854.

138. vii. Hiram Randall Berrier Hiram was born in 1839. He married Frances Elizabeth Sowers 'Betty' say 1860.

33. Molly or Molley³ Berrier (Susannah² Sowers, Johann¹ Sauer). Molly was born in 1799. She married Andrew Darr say 1818. Molly died on 14 Jun 1887. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jun 1887 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Andrew Darr. Andrew was born 14 Oct., 1797. from gravestone. Andrew died on 5 Oct 1866. from gravestone. His body was interred in 1866 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Children of Molly or Molley³ Berrier and Andrew Darr were as follows: