Descendants of Gerald Oswald Schweißguth

Journal Report

Generation Seven

7. Sophia Elisabetha⁷ Schweissgut (Laurentius⁶ Schweissguth, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Sophia was born 19 May, 1747 in Bierstadt, Hesse-Nassau (Germany). She married Johann Heinrich Clement 'Henry' circa 1766 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. Sophia died. Her body was interred Sandy Creek Cemetery in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Around 1780, Sophia and Henry Clement, Margaret and Godfrey Ratz, Johann Adom Schweissguth and Phillip Schweissguth moved to Rowan County, NC. They settled near Tyro Wagon Shops. The four familes recived many land grants.
Johann Heinrich Clement 'Henry.' Johann was born 6 Feb., 1737 in Mittelfischbach, Darmstadt Region, Hesse. now Germany
near Darmstadt, Germany. Johann died 8 Feb., 1807. His body was interred Sandy Creek Cemetery in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Children of Sophia Elisabetha⁷ Schweissgut and Johann Heinrich Clement 'Henry' were as follows:

15. i. Henry⁸ Clement , Jr. married ? ?

16. ii. John Adam Clement , Sr. married ? ?

iii. Godfrey Clement. Godfrey died.

iv. Laurence Clement. Laurence died 23 Jan., 1834.

v. Peter Clement. Peter died.

vi. Jesse Clement. Jesse died.

vii. Mary Clement married ? Wilson. Mary died.
? Wilson. ? died.

viii. Catherine Clement. Catherine died.

ix. Eva Clement. Eva died.

x. Margaret Clement. Margaret died.

8. Maria Margaretha Elisabetha⁷ Schweissgut (Laurentius⁶ Schweissguth, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Maria was born 3 Mar., 1749 in Bierstadt, Hesse-Nassau (Germany). She married Gottfried Ratz 'Godfrey' in PA. Maria died 29 Mar., 1806. 24 Mar., 1806? Her body was interred Sandy Creek Cemetery in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Margaret?

Around 1780, Sophia and Henry Clement, Margaret and Godfrey Ratz, Johann Adom Schweissguth and Phillip Schweissguth moved to Rowan County, NC. They settled near Tyro Wagon Shops. The four familes recived many land grants.
Gottfried Ratz 'Godfrey.' Gottfried was born 22 Apr., 1743. Gottfried died 1 Dec., 1804 in Davidson County, NC,. near Tyro. His body was interred Sandy Creek Cemetery in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Children of Maria Margaretha Elisabetha⁷ Schweissgut and Gottfried Ratz 'Godfrey' were as follows:

17. i. Henry T.⁸ Ratz Henry was born 14 Oct., 1770. He married Barbara Winkler 2 Mar., 1790 in Rowan County, NC.

ii. Catherine Ratz. Catherine was born circa 1772. She married John Henry Blessing before 1807 in Rowan County, NC. Catherine died circa 1838.
John Henry Blessing. John died.

18. iii. Godfrey Ratts or Ratz , Jr. Godfrey was born 22 Apr., 1778. He married Elizabeth Gobble 12 Jan., 1799 in Rowan County, NC.

19. iv. Elizabeth Ratz Elizabeth was born circa 1780. She married John Cope.

20. v. Anna Marie Ratz 'Mary Ann' Anna was born circa 1786. She married Daniel Click 6 Mar., 1807.

21. vi. Magdalene Ratz Magdalene was born in 1787. She married Warren Roberts 27 Aug., 1804.

9. Johann Adom⁷ Schweissguth 'Adam' (Laurentius⁶, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Johann was born 11 Aug., 1752 in York, York County, PA. from gravestone. He was baptized in Christ Evangelical Church, York County, PA, 13 Aug., 1752. Religion. He married 'Catherine' Mary Catheron Beck say 1779. Johann died 11 Oct., 1833 in Davidson County, NC,. 24 Aug., 1833? His body was interred in Davidson County, NC. Sandy Creek Cemetery.
Later he went by the name John Adam Swicegood.

Around 1780, Sophia and Henry Clement, Margaret and Godfrey Ratz, Johann Adom Schweissguth and Phillip Schweissguth moved to Rowan County, NC. They settled near Tyro Wagon Shops. The four familes recived many land grants.

Adam first worked at the Tyro Wagon Works repairing wagons. The Thompson family was the owners of the shop.

At Adam's death he owned 1,050 acres.
Some of his land grants were -
#1134, 25 Oct., 1786 for 200 acres;
#1798, 18 May, 1789 for 320 acres;
#1925, 18 May, 1789 for 500 acres;
#2353, 17 Jul., 1794 for 40 acres.
#1798 was assigned to both Adam Swicegood and his brother-in-law, Godfrey Ratz.

Sandy Creek Cemetery is the original plot for the Swicegood Meeting House congregation. Adam and Catherine Swicegood donated land in 1790 for the original church and cemetery. The Church was moved into Tyro and is now called St. Luke's Lutheran Church. His common name was Adam.
'Catherine' Mary Catheron Beck. 'Catherine' was born 6 Feb., 1764 in Rowan County, NC. 'Catherine' died 12 Aug., 1852 in Davidson County, NC,. 24 Aug., 1852? Her body was interred in Davidson County, NC. Sandy Creek Cemetery. Her common name was 'Catherine.'
Children of Johann Adom⁷ Schweissguth 'Adam' and 'Catherine' Mary Catheron Beck were as follows:

22. i. 'Kate' Minerva Maria? Catherine⁸ Swicegood 'Kate' was born in 1780 in Rowan County, NC. near Tyro. She married Barnabas? Barnett Young 'Barney' in 1800 in Rowan County, NC,. near Tyro.

23. ii. Phillip Philip? Swicegood Phillip was born 10 Jan., 1784 in Rowan County, NC. now Davidson County. He married Magdalena Harmon Nunley 2 Mar., 1806 in Rowan County, NC. He married Barbara ?? on 1 Jan 1819 in Rowan County, NC. He married Elizabeth McBride 14 Feb., 1836 in Davidson County, NC. He married Mary Hunt 8 Mar., 1853 in Davidson County, NC.

24. iii. Andrew Madison Swicegood Andrew was born on 11 Aug 1786 in Rowan County, NC. now Davidson County. He married Susannah Jane Lookinbill Lookinbee? circa 1806 in Davidson County, NC. He married Nancy Elizabeth Taylor on 21 Aug 1824 in Rowan County, NC.

25. iv. Margaret Swicegood 'Peggy' Margaret was born 14 Jan., 1788 in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro. She married George Leach 12 Nov., 1825.

26. v. Sussanna Ann Swicegood 'Susan' Sussanna was born 1 Mar., 1792 in Davidson County, NC. She married John Lookinbee 'Jack' 28 Jan., 1813 in Tyro, Davidson County, NC.

27. vi. Mary Ann Swicegood 'Polly' Mary was born 6 Jan., 1807 in Tyro, Davidson County, NC. near Tyro. She married William Williams 'Billy' in 1825.

10. Phillip⁷ Schweissguth or Swicegood (Laurentius⁶, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Phillip was born in 1754 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Eva Sophia Helmstetler circa 1785. Phillip died 7 May, 1798. His body was interred Sandy Creek Lutheran Cemetery in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
He moved from PA to the Tyro area of Davidson County, NC.
Swisegood

Around 1780, Sophia and Henry Clement, Margaret and Godfrey Ratz, Johann Adom Schweissguth and Phillip Schweissguth moved to Rowan County, NC. They settled near Tyro Wagon Shops. The four familes recived many land grants.

Phillip worked at the Tyro Wagon Shop.

Phillip served in the York County, PA, Militia under Captain Zolinger circa 1788 to 1790.

Phillip acquired 400 acres in two plots. 200 acres were located in present day Davidson County, NC and 200 acres were in present day Iredell County, NC. At the time both were in Rowan County, NC. On land grant #1404 Phillip paid 50 shillings for 200 acres. He signed his name Phillip Swisegood. The original of this grant is in the possession of Laura Ruth Swicegood, one of Phillip and Eva's descendants, who now lives near the land mentioned in the grant.

Eva Sophia Helmstetler. Eva was born say 1770 in Rowan County, NC. She married John Lewis circa 1799. Eva died 19 Aug., 1821. Her body was interred Sandy Creek Lutheran Cemetery in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Children of Phillip⁷ Schweissguth or Swicegood and Eva Sophia Helmstetler were as follows:

i. Cynthia⁸ Swicegood. Cynthia died.

28. ii. Katherine Swicegood Katherine was born in 1786 in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.

29. iii. Elizabeth Swicegood Elizabeth was born say 1788 in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro. She married William Simpson 1 Aug., 1813 in Rowan County, NC.

iv. Margaret Swicegood. Margaret was born in 1794. Margaret died.
He was raised by his uncle Christopher Helmstetler.

30. v. John Franklin Swisegood , Sr. John was born 23 Apr., 1796 in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro. He married Elizabeth DeLap 'Betsy' 16 Dec., 1818 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC.

11. Andreas⁷ Schweissguth or Sweisgood (Laurentius⁶, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Andreas was born 9 Feb., 1755 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. He was baptized in Christ Evangelical Church, Paradise Township, York County, PA, 9 Feb., 1755. Religion. He married Sussanna Blocher 18 Sep., 1781 in Lancaster, PA. Andreas died 15 Nov., 1796. His body was interred in PA.
He later went by Andrew Sweisgood.

Andreas and Sussanna Schweissguth attended the Holy Trinity Church in Lancaster, PA the Zion Lutheran Church in Manheim, PA and the Christ Lutheran Church in Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA.

Andrew and Sussanna owned 40 acres in Donegal township, Lancaster County, PA (tax records).

He was a farmer.

In the 1788 to 1790 period he served in Captain James Cook's Company, Second Battalon, Lancaster County Militia, PA.
Sussanna Blocher married ? Keller circa 1800. Sussanna died.
Children of Andreas⁷ Schweissguth or Sweisgood and Sussanna Blocher were as follows:

31. i. Sussannah⁸ Swaisgood or Schweissguth Sussannah was born on 15 Jun 1782 in Manheim, Lancaster County, PA. She married David Nelson circa 1797.

ii. Sophia Swaisgood or Schweissgut was baptized in Holy Trinity Church, Lancaster, PA,. Religion. Sophia was born 19 May, 1784 in Lancaster County, PA. Sophia died.

32. iii. Catherina Swaisgood or Schweissguth Catherina was born 2 Jan., 1786 in PA. She married Soloman Razor.

iv. A. Maria Swaisgood or Schweissgut was baptized in Christ Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA,. Religion. A. was born 8 Jan., 1788. A. died.

33. v. Margareta Swaisgood 'Rebecca' Margareta was born 20 Sep., 1791. She married John B. Rickel.

vi. Barbara Swaisgood. Barbara was born in 1792. She married William Nelson. Barbara died 18 Aug., 1837.
William Nelson. William was born say 1792. William died 20 Jul., 1860.

vii. ? Swaisgood was baptized in Christ Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA,. Religion. ? was born in Dec 1793. Dec., 1794. ? died. died in infancy.

34. viii. Andrew Swaisgood Andrew was born 15 Jul., 1796. He married Elizabeth Laughman in 1821.

12. Margaret Catherine⁷ Schweissgut (Laurentius⁶ Schweissguth, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Margaret was born on 16 Nov 1761 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. 17 Nov., 1761? She married Michael Spangler on 28 Jun 1781 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. Margaret died on 28 Jun 1813 in York County, PA, at age 51. Her body was interred in Paradise Township, York County, PA.
Michael Spangler. Michael was born on 13 Oct 1758 in York, York County, PA. Michael died on 2 May 1834 at age 75. His body was interred in Paradise Township, York County, PA. Michael was in the 2nd Company, 3rd Battalion, York County Militia, PA, in the Revolutionary War.

In 1791 Michael had 192 acres of land in Paradise township, PA.
Children of Margaret Catherine⁷ Schweissgut and Michael Spangler were as follows:

i. Phillip⁸ Spangler. Phillip was born 12 May, 1782 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. Phillip died.

35. ii. Michael Spangler Michael was born 13 Oct., 1783 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Elisabeth Miller 11 Sep., 1808 in Canton, OH.

36. iii. Elizabeth Spangler Elizabeth was born 15 Nov., 1785 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. She married William Eyster in 1799.

iv. Margaret Spangler. Margaret was born 17 Nov., 1787 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. Margaret died.

37. v. Samuel Spangler Samuel was born 15 Apr., 1790 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Catherine Neff in 1811 in York, York County, PA.

38. vi. Benjamin Spangler Benjamin was born 5 May, 1792 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Margaret Priscilla Weyer 16 Jul., 1816 in Stark County, OH.

39. vii. Zachariah Spangler Zachariah was born on 6 Jun 1794 in York County, PA. 6 Dec 1796 in Paradise, PA? He married Anna Maria Menges on 24 May 1818.

40. viii. Rebecca Spangler Rebecca was born 20 Jun., 1800 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. She married John Lau.

41. ix. Jesse Spangler Jesse was born 9 Feb., 1804 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Anne Eisenhart.

13. Elisabeth⁷ Schweissgut (Laurentius⁶ Schweissguth, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Elisabeth was born 11 Jun., 1766 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. She was baptized 27 Jul., 1766. Religion. She married Peter Altland , Sr. Elisabeth died 5 Jan., 1843. Her body was interred in Paradise Township, York County, PA. Altland's Meeting House Cemetery.
Peter Altland , Sr. Peter was born 15 Mar., 1767. Peter died 12 Mar., 1852. His body was interred in Paradise Township, York County, PA. Altland's Meeting House Cemetery. Lived in Paradise, PA.
He was a farmer.
In 1852 Peter owned 12 acres with a log house and a barn.
Children of Elisabeth⁷ Schweissgut and Peter Altland , Sr. were as follows:

42. i. Elizabeth⁸ Altland Elizabeth was born in Paradise Township, York County, PA. She married George Zinn.

ii. Christina Altland. Christina was born in Paradise Township, York County, PA. Christina died.

43. iii. John Altland John was born in 1806. He married Susan ? in Paradise Township, York County, PA.

44. iv. Peter Altland , Jr. Peter was born 30 Apr., 1808 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. He married Susanna Strayer 6 May, 1834 in York County, PA.

45. v. Mary Altland Mary was born circa 1813 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. She married John Hantz.

14. Anna Marie⁷ Schweissgut 'Mary' (Laurentius⁶ Schweissguth, Johannes⁵ Schweißguth, Johann⁴, Johann³, Veith², Gerald¹). Anna was born circa 1768 in Paradise Township, York County, PA. She married John Wagoner or Wagner. Anna died.
Children of Anna Marie⁷ Schweissgut 'Mary' include:

46. i. John⁸ Swysgood John was born circa 1788. He married Sarah ? in PA.

John Wagoner or Wagner. John was born circa 1768. John died.
There were no children of Anna Marie⁷ Schweissgut 'Mary' and John Wagoner or Wagner.

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