Jacob Bicher 2 3 4 5 6 7
Other names for Jacob were Jacob Beicher,7 Jacob Biecher 1 and Jacob Bücher.8 FamilySearch ID: 9C6N-P96. Christening Notes: Sponsors were Isaac Schwartz and Sarah Schnöder (Jacob's aunt & his mother's sister) Death Notes: Note on probate record: Jacob Bicher died September 7th 1878 at 3:30 o'clock in the forenoon as per affidavit filed. Burial Notes: Jacob Bicher and Sarah are buried in Section A Row 15 Plots 69 and 70 in Muddy Creek Church Cemetery. Noted events in his life were: 1. Baptism on 30 May 1819 in East Cocalico Twp.: Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA. 10 Jacob Bucher, b. 24 Nov 1818, bapt. 30 May 1819, parents Johann & Catharine Bucher, sponsors Isaac Scwartz and Sarah Schnóder. 2. Census in 1820 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 11 Males (born) 3. Census in 1830 in Brecknock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. 12 The 1830 census recorded John Bechard (sic) with this household: 4. Newspaper: Der Liberale Beobachter: Verheiratet: am 19. Mr. Jacob Biecher von Lancaster Caunty, mit Miss Sara Reider von Berks., 28 Jan 1845, Reading, Berks, PA. 1 Translation: Married on 19th Mr. Jacob Biecher of Lancaster Caunty, with Miss Sara Reider of Berks. 5. On 5 Mar 1847 in East Cocalico Twp.: Muddy Creek Reformed Church, Lancaster, PA. 13 In the Muddy Creek Reformed Church accounting book is record of a payment: "5 Mar 1847, paid to Jacob Bicher for road tax, $14.33." 6. Census in 1850 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 14 The 1850 Census for Brecknock Township lists Jacob Bicher, age 31, farmer. He is living with wife Sarah, 26; Jeremiah, 5; and Rebecca, 3. All were born in Pennsylvania. Neighbors are Elias Leinbach, 73; Samuel Becker, 46; Peter Becker, 49; Peter Good, 43; Christian Wenger, 47; John Redcay, 37. His property was valued at $1200. 7. Agricultural Census census in 1850 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 15 Jacob Bicher had 28 acres improved and 3 acres unimproved land valued at $1200. His farm machinery was valued at $44. He had 1 horse, 2 milch cows, 3 other cattle, 1 sheep, 4 swine, valued at $86. He produced 40 bushels wheat, 40 bushels rye, 25 bushels Indian corn, 50 bushels oats, 60 bushels Irish potatoes, 200 pounds butter, 7 tons hay. Animals slaughtered were valued at $51. 8. Census in 1860 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 16 The 1860 Census for Brecknock Township recorded Jacob Bicher, farmer, 42, living with wife Sarah, 36; Jeremiah, 14; Rebecca, 12; Catherine 7; John, 5; Lydia, 3; and Susana, 1. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. His property was valued at $2400. 9. Agricultural Census census in 1860 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 17 Jacob Bieher had 26 acres of improved land and 5 acres of unimproved land valued at $2400. His farm machinery was valued at $50. He had 2 horses, 2 milch cows, 3 other cattle, 2 sheep, 3 swine, valued at $150. He harvested 108 bushels wheat, 20 bushels rye, 150 bushels Indian corn, 75 bushels oats, 10 pounds wool, 25 bushels Irish potatoes, 200 pounds butter, 6 tons hay, 1 bushel clover seed, and 1 bushel other grass seed. Animals slaughtered were valued at $97. 10. Property on 9 Oct 1860 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 18 Jacob Bicher purchased additional land from Samuel Frankhouser, the deed is recorded in Book C Vol. 9 Page 133, Deed date Oct 9 1860, recorded Apr 8 1862. Following is the text in the deed: 11. Newspaper: Lancaster Intelligencer: Township Elections, 26 Mar 1861, Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. 19 Township Elections. Below will be found the returns of the Township elections held on Friday last, in the different Boroughs and Townships of the County. 12. He was elected as as a Supervisor of Brecknock Township on 31 Mar 1862 in Brecknock Twp., Berks, PA. 13. Jacob Bicher's home is shown on the 1864 Bridgen's Atlas of Lancaster County. Just east of Coldren's Run creek at today's address 1179 Dry Tavern Rd, Denver, PA in 1864 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. This tract corresponds to that first owned in Pennsylvania as warrant tract C-190-3 in Brecknock township as follows: 14. Jacob Bicher bought additional property adjoining his from Isaac Good, son of Peter Good on 2 Apr 1868 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 20 15. Residence: in 1869 in Muddy Creek, Lancaster, PA. 21 Listed in the 1869 Directory of Lancaster county: 16. Census in 1870 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 22 The 1870 census recorded Jacob Bicher, farmer, 52, living with wife Sarah, 50; Rebecca, 23; John, 14; Mary, 8; Benjamin, 6; and Jacob , 2. Also living with them is Laura Grist or Geist, 2. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. The post office is Bowmansville. His property is valued at $2000. 17. Agricultural Census census in 1870 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 15 Jacob Bicher has 42 acres improved and 4 acres unimproved land valued at $2000. His farm machinery was valued at $100. Total wages paid, $30. He had 2 horses, 3 milch cows, 4 other cattle, 6 swine, valued at $410. He produced 115 bushels wheat, 45 bushels rye, 150 bushels Indian corn, 75 bushels oats, 50 bushels Irish potatoes, 200 pounds butter, 7 tons hay, 3 bushels clover seed, and 1 bushel grass seed. Animals slaughtered were valued at $150. The estimated value of his farm's production was $1123. 18. He signed a will Will Book D-E, Vol. 2. Will signed 19 Aug 1878, filed 16 Sep 1878. On 19 Aug 1878 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 23 In the name of God, Amen; I Jacob Bicher of Brecknock township in the County of Lancaster, and state of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made. 19. Estate: The Lancaster Bar: Legal Notice to dispose of Jacob Bicher's land, 26 Jul 1879, , Lancaster, PA. 24 Estate of Jacob Bicher, late of Brecknock township, deceased. 20. Newspaper: The Inquirer: Story about Court Actions re late Jacob Bicher's minor children, 20 Mar 1880, Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. 25 Argument Court: The March arguement court opened on Monday Morning. 21. Property on 2 Apr 1885 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. 26 Buyer: Bicher Exors Jacob; seller Jacob Bicher heirs. Deed recorded in Book X, Vol. 12, page 144. Deed date 1885 Apr 2, execute 1887 Aug 15. This was a release associated with the estate settlement following Jacob's death. 22. Property on 2 Apr 1887 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. Buyer: Bicher Trust John; seller: Jacob Bicher. Deed recorded in Book X, Vol. 12, page 144. Deed recorded 1887 Apr 2, executed 1887 Aug 15 (release). Jacob married Sarah Reider on 18 Jan 1845 in , Berks, PA.1 (Sarah Reider was born on 23 Mar 1824 in , Berks, PA,2 7 9 14 27 died on 17 Nov 1887 in , Lancaster, PA 2 7 28 and was buried in East Cocalico Twp.: Muddy Creek Church Cemetery, Lancaster, PA 2 7 9.) |
1 Der Liberale Beobachter und Berks, Montgomery und Schuylkill Caunties Allgemeine Anzeiger (Reading, Pennsylvania) · (Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania.), 28 Jan 1845, page 3.
2 Muddy Creek Church Cemetery (Denver, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mickey/muddycreek/muddy.html .).
3 Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971 (Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates. Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.), Certificate Number: 53424. Jeremiah Bicher. d. 26 Jun 1911.
4 Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971 (Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates. Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.), Certificate 04541, Catherine Rupp, d. 29 Oct 1923, father Jacob Bicher, mother Sarah Rider.
5 Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971 (Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates. Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.), Death Certificate 98879. Benjamin Bicher. Father Jacob Bicher. Mother Sarah Kreider.
6 Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971 (Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates. Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.), Death Certificate 66855. Mary B. Bryan. Father Jacob Bicher. Mother ___ Reider.
7 Muddy Creek Church Cemetery Inscriptions Copied During The Year 1910 by James J. Coldren and Charles M. Coldren (Family History Library Microfilm 20371. Item 14.), Old Graveyard #2.
8 Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, Page 94.
9 Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=128782842.
10 Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, Family History Film 1434016, https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/960722.
11 1820 United States Census, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHGX-83F Entry for John Bicher, 1820, Brecknock Township, Lancaster County, PA.
12 1830 United States Census, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHGT-6S4 Entry for John Bechard, 1830, Brecknock Township, Lancaster County, PA.
13 Muddy Creek Reformed Church, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
14 1850 United States Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Brecknock Township, Series: M432 Roll: 789 Page: 334.
15 Agricultural Census.
16 1860 United States Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Brecknock Township, Page 60.
17 Agricultural Census for 1860.
18 Lancaster County Courthouse, Book C Vol. 9 Page 133, deed date Oct 9 1860.
19 Lancaster Intelligencer Journal Newspaper (Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA), 26 Mar 1861, page 1. Township Elections.
20 Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster County Deed Book Z-9 Page 368.
21 Directory of Lancaster County Embracing a Full List of all the Adult Males and Heads of Families, 1869-70 (Barnes & Pearsol, Lancaster, PA. 1869.), Pages 155, 178.
22 1870 United States Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Brecknock Township, Page 26.
23 Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, PA > Lancaster. Will Book D-E # 34. Online image 33. Will of John Bicher.
24 The Lancaster Bar, a Weekly Legal Publication (Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.), Book, Volume X, Jun 1878 to Jun 1879. Pages 31, 35, 40.
25 The Inquirer (Lancaster, PA), 20 Mar 1880, page 2.
26 Lancaster County Courthouse, Book X, Vol. 12, page 144.
27 1880 United States Census, FHL Film 1255140; National Archives Film T9-1140; Page 26D.
28 Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=128782859.
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