John Bucher ^{1 2 3}

   FamilySearch ID: MDJB-524.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. He has conflicting burial information of Highland Twp.: Pfoutz Meeting House Cemetery, Adams, PA.

2. He has conflicting birth information of 28 Jun 1807 and , Adams, PA.

3. Census in 1840 in Franklin Twp., Adams, PA. ⁴ In 1840 John Bucher's household had:
Males (born)
Under 5 (1836-1840) = 2 sons
5-9 (1831-1835) = 1 son
10-14 (1826-1830)
15-19 (1821-1825)
20-29 (1811-1820) = 1 father John
Females (born)
Under 5 (1836-1840) = 1 daughter
5-9 (1831-1835) = 1 daughter
20-29 (1811-1820) = 1 wife

Neighbors were John Pfoutz and William Trostle.

4. Newspaper: Adams Sentinel, 25 Mar 1844, Gettysburg, Adams, PA. ⁵ In the Matter
OF the intended application of DAVID GOODYEAR, for License to keep a Tavern in Franklin township, Adams county -- it being an Old Stand:
WE, the undersigned, citizens of Franklin township, Adams county, do certify, that we are well acquainted with DAVID GOODYEAR, the above named petitioner, and the site of the Inn or Tavern prayed fro; and the such Inn or Tavern is necessary to accomodate the public and entertain strangers and travellers; and the petitioner is of good repute and honesty and temperance, and is well provided with houseroom and conveniences for the accomodation of strangers and travellers.
Israel Yount,
Christian Bucher,
John Bucher,
Peter Mark,
Jacob Mark,
John Swisher,
Samuel Mummert,
Daniel Kuhn,
George Rambo,
E. D. Newman,
Andrew M Kenrick,
David Newman.
March 25.

5. Census in 1850 in Franklin Twp., Adams, PA. ² Christian Bucher, farmer, 73, was living with wife Sarah, 65; son John, blacksmith, 43; and his wife Susan Bucher, 35. Also with them is Alex Mumert, blacksmith, 17; and Nicholas Bucher, 36, no occupation. Christian's farm was valued at $2,300. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

6. Census in 1860 in Franklin Twp., Adams, PA. ¹ In Franklin Township in 1860 the Census lists the household of John Bucher, age 52, master blacksmith. Living with him is his wife, Susan, 47 (or 42, handwriting unclear); Christian, age 80, master blacksmith; Edward Routhaupt, 11; and Joseph Rife, 21, junior blacksmith. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. The post office listed is Cashtown.

7. He signed a will on 4 Sep 1863 in Franklin Twp., Adams, PA. Will #3960 Franklin Twp., Adams Co., PA. Susan Bucher Adm.

John married Susan Baer. (Susan Baer was born on 27 Jun 1818 in , , PA, died on 25 Jan 1892 in Franklin Twp., Adams, PA ¹ and was buried in Highland Twp.: Pfoutz Meeting House Cemetery, Adams, PA.)