Jacob Miller
M, #33816, b. 31 December 1782, d. 6 December 1875
Parents
Biography
Jacob Miller was born on 31 December 1782 in Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.
1 He married
Catharine Rentch, daughter of
Daniel Rentch and
Elizabeth Schaeffer, on 11 October 1811.
1 Jacob Miller married
Elizabeth Mumma, daughter of
Jacob Henry Mumma and
Elizabeth Newcomer Hertzler, about 1841. Jacob Miller died on 6 December 1875 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD,
"Mr. Miller was nine years of age when his parents removed to Washington Co., Md. His schooling consisted of 6 or 8 weeks of each winter, but he had a quick mind and retentive memory so that he profited by these meagre advantages and acquired a practical business education and was very successful in his enterprises; he managed several farms, a grist mill, saw-mill and a flour mill. He bought 150 acres of the home farm on which he built a dwelling but removed to Sharpsburg about the time of his marriage and conducted his business from that place. When quite young he went to Franklin Co., Pa., and there he learned weaving in cotton and wool, making carpets, linsey-woolsey, table and bed linen. Later he invented the seamless grain sack and the three-ply carpet. In his weaving business he operated a dozen looms, teaching the business to many boys of the town. He was prominent in politics, served as squire, judge of elections, county commissioner and one term in the state legislature. He did much service on juries and was considered one of the leading men of the community. When the Whig party established its first newspaper in Hagerstown, Mr. Miller was one of the committee convened to arrange for the publication of a paper in the Democratic interest. When the Civil War broke out his sympathies were with the South, which caused him to be persecuted in various ways by members of the opposite party, who several times drove him from the polls. On one occasion, he and his sons Morgan, Andrew R., and Samuel H. and daughter Savilla were arrested by the Federal authorities and conveyed as prisoners to Harper's Ferry, and incarcerated for three weeks in a dirty, disagreeable prison and then released to get home as best they could without ever knowing what they were arrested for. Although not a member of church he attended the services of the Reformed Church with his wife, who was a devoted member and active in its work. He contributed liberally to church enterprises and his charity and hospitality were well known and he was known everywhere as 'the friend of the poor man.' " --- From William's History, Washington Co., Md.1
He was buried in December 1875 in Mountain View Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD.
Jacob Miller was also known as "Squire" Miller.
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Citations
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 462. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Catharine Rentch
F, #33817, b. 23 November 1793, d. 28 July 1840
Parents
Family: Jacob Miller (b. 31 December 1782, d. 6 December 1875)
Biography
Catharine Rentch was born on 23 November 1793 in Mt. Moriah, Washington Co., MD.
1 She married
Jacob Miller, son of
John Miller and
Elizabeth Price, on 11 October 1811.
1 Catharine Rentch died on 28 July 1840.
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Citations
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 462. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Daniel Rentch
M, #33818, b. about 1769
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Biography
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Elizabeth Schaeffer
F, #33819
Biography
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Elizabeth Miller
F, #33820, b. 12 July 1812
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Biography
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Citations
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 463. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Franklin Blackford1
M, #33821
Parents
Biography
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Citations
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 463. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Laura I. Blackford
F, #33822, b. 18 November 1837
Parents
Biography
Laura I. Blackford was born on 18 November 1837 in Washington Co., MD, Born across from Shepherdstown, Virginia (now WV.)
1 She married
Benjamin P. Rench, son of
Andrew Rentch and
Jane Scott Price, on 22 January 1863, Ceremony by Rev. M. L. Shuford.
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Citations
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 463. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Benjamin P. Rench
M, #33823, b. 17 August 1833, d. 26 September 1900
Parents
Biography
Benjamin P. Rench was born on 17 August 1833 in Washington Co., MD. He married
Laura I. Blackford, daughter of
Franklin Blackford and
Elizabeth Miller, on 22 January 1863, Ceremony by Rev. M. L. Shuford.
1 Benjamin P. Rench died on 26 September 1900 in Funkstown District, Washington Co., MD, Benjamin P. Rench (name formerly variously written, "Rentch," "Rentsh," and "Rentsch") was educated at Mercersburg College and also at Franklin and Marshall, he settled at his marriage in Funkstown District, where he resided until 1870; then nine years were spent in Virginia; returned to Funkstown District in 1879 where at his death he owned about 600 acres of land. After his death, his widow removed to Hagerstown. He was a Democrat in politics; served one term as county commissioner; was interested in many local affairs. Gen Henry Kyd Douglass said of him: "Mr. Rench was a model and industrious countryman and farmer. He was of the kind that will always be conspicuous among his fellow craftsmen. He was an honest, worthy citizen, good natured, good hearted, manly. He has not done deeds 'to live after him,' nor any which his friends will seek to forget or hide. Every tear dropped over the grave of Benjamin P. Rench will be sincere."
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Citations
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 463. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Bessie Lee Rench
F, #33824, b. 29 October 1863, d. 9 August 1865
Parents
Biography
Bessie Lee Rench was born on 29 October 1863 in Washington Co., MD. She died on 9 August 1865 in Washington Co., MD.
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Andrew Rentch
M, #33825, b. 8 April 1799, d. 8 May 1883
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Biography
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Citations
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 463. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Elizabeth Rohrer
F, #33826
Biography
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Andrew Rentch
M, #33827, b. 1732, d. 1792
Biography
Andrew Rentch was born in 1732 in Germany. He married
Elizabeth. He died in 1792 in Washington Co., MD.
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Elizabeth
F, #33828
Biography
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Margaret Rentch
F, #33829, b. 25 December 1781, d. 29 July 1849
Parents
Biography
Margaret Rentch was born on 25 December 1781 in Washington Co., MD. She married
Henry Brumbaugh. She died on 29 July 1849.
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Elizabeth Brumbaugh
F, #33830, b. 29 December 1799, d. 1832
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth Brumbaugh lived in Tilghmanton District, Washington Co., MD.
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Citations
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 503. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Jeanette E. Blackford
F, #33835, b. October 1847
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Biography
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Citations
- [S936] Cottonwood Twp., sheet 3B, Dwelling 48, Family 48, 1900 Federal Census, Yolo County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 116.
John Kennedy
M, #33836, b. November 1846
Parents
Biography
John Kennedy lived in Esparto, Yolo Co., CA.
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Citations
- [S936] Cottonwood Twp., sheet 3B, Dwelling 48, Family 48, 1900 Federal Census, Yolo County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 116.
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 460. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Dr. Robert F. Kennedy
M, #33837, b. 1814, d. 1859
Biography
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Elizabeth Hershey
F, #33838, b. 7 September 1808, d. 13 September 1896
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth Hershey was born on 7 September 1808 in Washington Co., MD.
1 She married
Joseph B. Emmert, son of
Pastor John Emmert and
Nancy Avey.1 Elizabeth Hershey died on 13 September 1896 in Carroll Co., IL. She was buried in September 1896 in Cherry Grove Brethren Cemetery, Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #87475319.
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Citations
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 455. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Barbara A. Hershey1
F, #33839, b. 16 October 1810, d. 16 February 1875
Parents
Family: Jacob Fiery (b. 6 November 1803, d. 23 March 1888)
Biography
Barbara A. Hershey was born on 16 October 1810 in Washington Co., MD. She married
Jacob Fiery about 1827 in Washington Co., MD.
2 She died on 16 February 1875.
Barbara A. Hershey lived in Funkstown, Washington Co., MD.
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Citations
- [S934] District 1, p.176, Dwelling 799, Family 843, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Maryland. Microfilm Image, Series M432, Roll 298.
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 450. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.
Mary Hershey
F, #33840, b. about 1813, d. 30 January 1882
Parents
Biography
Mary Hershey was born about 1813 in Washington Co., MD.
1 She married
John Shaffer about 1833, Eleven children born, eight survived past infancy.
2 She died on 30 January 1882.
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Citations
- [S934] District 1, p.177, Dwelling 811, Family 855, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Maryland. Microfilm Image, Series M432, Roll 298.
- [S82] George F. P. Wanger, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev. Jacob Price (The Evangelical Press, Harrisburg, Penn., 1926), 461. Hereinafter cited as Price Genealogy.