Samuel Beecher ^{1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8}

   Other names for Samuel were Samuel Beaher,¹¹ Samuel Beeker, Samuel Boucher, Samuel Bücher,^{12 13} Samuel Buecher,¹⁴ Samuel Buger and Samuel Büger.¹⁰

   FamilySearch ID: LDMX-XNP.

  Birth Notes:

Event Description: Death noticed in the Baltimore Patriot newspaper
Died, at Hagerstown, Mr. Samuel Beecher, merchant, at an advanced age.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Alt. Name: Original surname Bücher with umlaut above u pronounced as Beecher which became the surname used by descendants, in 1767,.

2. Census in 1790 in Germany Twp., York, PA. ¹⁵ Samuel Beeher is listed with:
White male over 16 = 1 (Samuel)
White females = 1 (wife Catherine)
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Henry Sr. and his sons John and Samuel are each indexed in the 1790 census as follows on images on FamilySearch.org: image 252 Henry Becher; on image 248 his son John Beher; on image 249 his son Samuel Beeher. Sons William and Peter are not found so they were living with Henry Sr. These 1790 census record pages don't identify the township, but we know it is Germany Township because on the same pages are the Klein/Kline/Little family that founded Littlestown as well as families related to the Beechers: Winterode/Winrode, Sell, etc.

3. Occupation: Wagon Wright on 29 Apr 1790 in Littlestown, Adams, PA. ¹⁶

4. Samuel Beeher purchase a house and lot in Littlestown, then called Petersburg on 29 Apr 1790 in Germany Twp., York, PA. ¹⁶ York County Deed Book 2-F Page 388: John Grouse to Samuel Beeher
This indenture made the Sixteenth Day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety Between John Grouse of Frederick County and State of Maryland and Hannah his Wife of the one part And Samuel Beeher of the Town of Petersburg, Township of Germany, County of York and State of Pennsylvania, Waggon wright of the other part Whereas a certain Ludiwick Little and Catherine his wife, by their Indenture fully and duly execute and for the Consideration and for the yearly ground rent therein mentioned bearing date the twenty seventh Day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty four, did grant bargain sell and convey & confirm unto the said John Grouse his Heirs and Assigns forever, all the Singular the following House and Lot of ground in the Town of Petersburg lying and being situate on the North side of the Main Street Called Kings Street Bounded on the South by the Street aforesaid, on the West by a Lot of ground the Property of John Lemon, on the North by Land of Mathias Baker & on the East by a Lot of ground of Bastion Stonebaker and known and distinguished on the General plan of the whole Town by the Numbe rForty six Containing in Front on this street aforesaid sixty six feet and in length or depth two hundred and sixty four feet as in and by the Indenture Recorded in the Office for Recording of Deeds in and for the County of York in Book C. C. page 86 the reference being hereunto had will fully and at large appear. Now this Indenture Witnesseth that the said John Grouse and Hannah his Wife for the Consideration Sum of twenty pounds in gold or silver money of Pennsylvania to them in hand paid by the said Samuel Beher before the unsealing hereof the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and the said Samuel Beeher his Heirs and Assigns forever, discharged Hath granted, bargained, sold released enfeoffed and confirmed and by these presents Doth grant, bargain, sell, release, enfeoff and confirm unto the said Samuel Beeher his Heirs & Assigns, All and Singular the above bounded & described House and Lot of ground in the Town of Petersburg Number forty six, with all Convenances Improvements hereditaments & appurtenances thereunto belonging and appertaining, Revisions, Remainders, Rents, Issues and profits thereof, as also all the Estate, right, title, Interest, Claim and demand of him the said John Grouse and Hannah his wife of in or to the House Lot of ground & premises aforesaid with the appurtenances. To have & to hold the house, lot of ground & premises with the appurtenances aforesaid unto the said Samuel Beeher his Heirs and Assigns to the only proper use benefit and behoof of the said Samuel Beeher his Heirs and Assigns forever, Subject ot the payment of the yearly ground rent of seven shillings & six pence agreeable to the true intent and meaning of the Indenture above in part recited \endash from the first day of May last past, but cleared and free and fully and clearly discharge of all other Mortgages, Judgements and incumbrances else whatever (except this years Tax not exceeding five shillings) And the said John Grouse for himself & his heirs doth Covenant grant & agree to the Warrant and for ever defend the said House and Lot of ground & premises until the said Samuel Beeher his Heirs and Assigns From and against him the Said John Grouse and his Heirs and all and every person or persons claiming or to claim by from or under him them or any of them, In Witness whereof the parties aforesaid have hereunto set their Hands & Seals the day & year first above written.
(signed) John Krouse (seal)
her X mark Hannah Krouse (seal)
Sealed & Delivered in our presence the word ninety being first interlined
Fred. Keefer, Georg Fromann
Received on or before the day of the date hereof the sum of twenty pounds of Samuel Beeher in full the consideration Sum above mentioned to be paid by him to me & received as of me. John Grouse (seal)
Witness present at Signing Georg Fromann.

5. In 1791 in Littlestown: Christ Reformed Church, Adams, PA. Samuel appears in church records for the baptisms of his children.

6. Tax List: Henry, Samuel, and William Beecher appear on 1793 enumeration list for Germany Townshp, York (now Adams) county, 1793, Germany Twp., York, PA. ⁵

7. Samuel bought two lots in Littlestown (then called Petersburg) on 9 Nov 1793 in Littlestown, Adams, PA. ¹⁷ York County Deed Book 2-I Page 428: On 9 Nov 1793, Daniel Yendis of Frederick County, Maryland, sold to Samuel Beehr of the Town of Petersburg, Germany TownshipYork County, Pennsylania for 90 pounds in gold or silver currency of Pennsylvania, the buildings and two lots of land in Petersburg on the north side of the Main Street called Kings Street, bounded on the south by said street, on the west by Lot No. 188, on the north by land of Mathia Baker, and on the east by sixteen feet alley, known on the township plan as lots 49 & 50, each 60 feet wide by 264 feet, the lots originally conveyed by Ludiwick Little and Catharine his wife on 16 Sep 1783. Samuel had to pay seven shillings and six pence yearly ground rent to the Littles.

8. In 1795, Samuel Beeher sold Lot 46 he bought in 1790 in Littlestown to his brother William on 5 May 1795 in Germany Twp., York, PA. ¹⁸ York County Deed Deed Book 2-L Page 153: Samuel Beeher to William Beecher
On 5 May 1795, Samuel Beeher of Petersburg, Germany Township, York County, a wagon wright, and Barbara his wife, sold to his brother William Beeher of the same place for 100 pounds in gold or silver money of Pennsylvania a "messuage tenement lot and premises'' bounded on the south by King's Street, on the west by the lot of Adam Winteroth Jr., on the north by a twenty feet alley, and on the east by a sixteen feet alley, 66 feet wide along King Street and and 264 feet deep known as Lot 46 in the town plan, it being the same lot which Ludwick Little and Catherine his wife recorded in York County Deed Book CC page 80 when they conveyed it to John Grouse. The sale obligated William to pay the Little's yearly ground rent of six shillings and six pence.

9. Samuel Beeher sold Lots 49 and 50 in Littlestown he bought in 1793 to Michael Dysert on 4 Apr 1796 in Germany Twp., York, PA. ¹⁹ On 4 Apr 1796 Samuel Beeher and Barbara his wife of Petersburg, Germany Township, sold to Michael Dysert of the place aforesaid, for 120 pounds in gold or silver currency of Pennsylvania two houses and two lots of ground in Petersburg on the north side of Kings Street, bounded on the west by a lot of ground No. 48, on the north by land of Mathias Baker, and on the west by a sixteen feet alley, known on the plan of Petersburg as Lots 49 and 50, each containing 66 feet in length along Kings Street and 264 feet deep, being the same lots which Ludwick Little and Catharine his wife sold to Daniel Yendes on 16 Sep 1783, who on 9 Nov 1793 sold to Samuel Beher.

10. Tax List: Saml. Beecher appeared as Wintrott's Hiers on 1798 tax list., 1798, Germany Twp., York, PA. ²⁰ 126. Sam Beecher, Winrott's Hiers, 1 dwelling house, 20 x 25 feet, construction: log, 1 story, 3 windows, 12 lights, 2 acres, adjoining Jas. McSherry. Assessed 275. On same property: Widow Winrott. Wintrott's Hiers, 1 dwelling house, 20 x 30 feet, construction log, 1 story, 4 windows, 12 lights, 2 acres.

11. He appeared as a sponsor at a baptism on 24 Nov 1798 at Littlestown: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Adams, PA. Samuel Bücher and Barbara were sponsors for the baptism of Samuel Rek [Reck], son of Christian and Sophia, b. Sep 28 1798. ^{21 22}

12. Tax List: History of Adams County, 1799, Germany Twp., Adams, PA. ²³ In the History of Adams County book appears the tax assessment list for Germany Township for 1799. Included on the list:
William Beeher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
Lewis Beeher . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . $267
Samuel Beeher . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . $110
And under single men:
William Beeher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.

13. Census in 1800 in Germany Twp., Adams, PA. ¹¹ Several related families appear on the same Census page in 1800 in Germany Township. (The Beechers were recorded as Beahers.)

Samuel Beaher is listed with this household:
Males (born)
Under 10 (1791-1800) = 1 son (Henry)
26-44 (1756-1774) = 1 father (Samuel)
Females (born)
Under 10 (1791-1800) = 3 daughters (Mary, Elizabeth, Salome)
26-44 (1756-1774) = 1 wife (Barbara)

William Beaher has this household:
Males (born)
16-25 (1775-1784) = 1 (his brother Peter)
26-44 (1756-1774) = 1 William
Females (born)
45 & over (<=1755) = 1 (his mother Catherine)
On the same census page are several allied family surnames that marry the Buecher/Beecher families:

Barbara Wintrode married Samuel Buecher, and Catherine Wintrode married his brother Frederick Beher. On this page we find their father, "Jacob Winterode Capt." and the households of a younger Jacob Winterode, Adam Winterode, and Barbara Winterode.

14. Samuel Beeher sold the deceased Jacob Winterode's 170 acre estate for 190 pounds to Jacob Rider on 24 Jan 1800 in Germany Twp., Adams, PA. ²⁴ Adams County Deed Book 1, page 7.
To all People to whom these presents shall or may come I Samuel Beeher & Barbara my wife send Greeting, Whereas Jacob Winterode the elder late of Germany township in the County of York Pennsylvania died intestate owner & seized of a tract of Land in the County aforesaid, adjoining lands of Christian Reck, Jacob Rider, Henry Weishler, Jacob Hostetter, Jacob Sherman & James McIhenry, Containing one-hundred and seventy acres, more or less, leaving a widow and eight children to represent him And Whereas the said Samuel Beeher Intermarried one of the daughters of the said Decedant, to wit the aforesaid Barbara And Whereas a certain Frederick Beeker intermarried one other of the said Decedants Daughters named Catherine, who on the ninth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven by their release under their hands and seals did grant bargain sell release and confirm unto the said Samuel Beeker his heirs and assigns,all their right title interest, claim and demand of in an to & out of, the aforesaid lands and premises of which the said Jacob Winterode died seized of, to be holden of him the said Samuel Beeker his heirs and assigns for ever, as in and by the said release will more fully appear Now Know Ye that I the said Samuel Beeher and Barbara my wife for the consideration sum of one hundred and ninety pounds in gold or silver money of Pennsylvania to me the said Samuel Beeker in hand paid by Jacob Rider before the insealing hereof, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and the said Jacob Rider his heirs and assigns forever discharged, I the said Samuel Beeher and Barbara my wife, Have Granted, Bargained, Sold, Released and Confirmed and by these presents DO Grant Bargain Sell Release and Confirm unto the said Jacob Rider his heirs and assigns, all and singular the right estate title claim and demand of us, and each of us, of in or to, or out of, the land and premises aforesaid, of which the said Jacob Winterode Decd. seized of, as well the right and title of us, which we hold in our own Right, as the right and title conveyed to us by the Release of Frederick Beeher and Catharine his wife, to be holden of him the said Jacob Rider his heirs and assigns forever so as neither I the said Samuel Beeher and Barbara my wife nor our heirs nor any person or persons claiming by from or under us, or them or any of them shall or may by any ways or means challenge claim or demand any right title or estate of in or to, or out of the land and premises aforesaid or any part thereof with the appurtenances, but of and from all suits actions claims or demands, we and each and every of us shall be forever barred by these presents In Testimony where we have hereunto set our hands and seals the twenty fourth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred.
Sealed and delivered in our presence
Samuel Beeher (Seal)
Her x mark Barbara Beeher (Seal)
R. McIlhinny
William Beeher
Received of Jacob Rider the sum of one hundred and ninety pounds in full the consideration above mentioned to be paid by him to me
Samuel Beeher
Witnesses present
R. McIlhinny
William Beeher
York County
Before me one of the Justices of the peace for said County came Samuel Beeher and Barbara his wife and severally acknowledged the foregoing Release as and for their Act and Deed that the same may be Recorded, Said Barbara being of full age and was by me examined separate and apart from her husband and out of his hearing, said she well knew the contents of the foregoing Release and that she fully and of her own accord became party to and signed the same without coercion or compulsion of her husband In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty fourth day of January 1800.
Adam Winroth (Seal).

15. Samuel Beeher paid 750 pounds to purchase 163 acres in Germany Township from James Fisher. Deed Book A Page 27 on 10 Apr 1800 in Germany Twp., Adams, PA. ²⁵ James Fisher and Elizabeth his wife late of Germany Township and County of Adams State of Pennsylvania but now of Frederick County State of Maryland sold to Samuel Beeher of Germany Township for 750 pounds in gold and silver money of Pennsylvania 163 acres and one quarter bordering Melchor Reffel, John Steley Jr., heirs of John Menchey, Zachariah Loudebough, Thomas Fisher, Christofel Winemiller by deed dated 10 Apr 1800.

16. In Deed Book B Page 139 Henry Fisher and Catharine his wife sold for 11 pounds lots 47 & 48 in Littlestown on 9 Apr 1803 in Littlestown, Adams, PA. ²⁶ Deed Book B Page 139:
Henry Fisher and Catharine his wife of Germany Township, Adams County, on 9 Apr 1803, sold to Samuel Beeher of the same place for 110 pounds in gold or silver money of Pennsylvania a house and two lots of ground in Petersburg, Germany Township, Adams County on the north side of Kings Street bounded on the west by a sixteen feet alley, on the north by a twenty feet alley and on the east by a lot late of Michael Dysert now of Jacob Sherman, each lot in front on the street 66 feet backward to alley 264 feet, known on the general plan of said town as lot numbers 47 and 48, with all buildings, improvements and appurtenances, it being the same house and two lots of Mathias Baker and Mary his wife holding the heirs of Peter Little Deceased the original proprietors of the said town by their deed dated 19 Aug 1788.

17. Newspaper: Adams Sentinel: Samuel Beecher mentioned as a deputy in the Federal Party, 16 Sep 1807, Gettysburg, Adams, PA. ²⁷ IN pursuance of Public Notice, the Deputies from the several townships in the county of Adams met, at the Court house in the borough of Gettysburg, on Monday the 21^st of September, 1807, in order to fix upon and recommend suitable persons to be run at the ensuing election - John Morrow was appointed Chairman, and John McConaughy Secretary of the meeting - and, having taken the matter into consideration, do recommend the following persons to their fellow citizens, for their support at the next general election, as men well qualified to service in the several offices.

ASSEMBLY.
JOHN EDIE,
JAMES McSHERRY.
COMMISSIONER.
JOHN ARNDT.

Deputies present - from
Gettysburg - John McConaughy.
Cumberland - Hugh Dunwoody, David Horner.
Liberty - John Morrow, Peter Carpenter.
Hamibltonban - Amos Maginly, esquire, William McMillan.
Mountjoy - Wilhelmas Hooghtalin.
Franklin - Nathaniel Paxton, David Neuman.
Straban - John Dickson, esq. Wm. King.
Conowago - Henry Bernhard.
Huntington - Daniel Funk, Daniel Shaffer.
Latimore - John Bonner, esquire, James Robinette.
Berwick - Sebastian Hafer, David Slagle, Henry Lilly.
Tyrone - James Neely.
Germany - Frederick Keefer, Samuel Beher.
Mountpleasant - James Horner, Moses Lockhart.

JOHN MORROW, Chairman,
JOHN McCONAUGHY, Sec'ry.

18. Census in 1810 in Germany Twp., Adams, PA. ¹² Living in the household of Samuel Beecher:
Males (born)
Under 10 (1801-1810) = 1 son (William)
10-15 (1795-1800) = 1 son (Jacob)
16-25 (1785-1794) = 1 son (Henry)
26-44 (1766-1784) = 1 father (Samuel)
Females (born)
10-15 (1795-1800) = 2 daughters
26-44 (1766-1784) = 1 wife (Barbara).

19. Samuel amd Barbara Beejer sold Lots 47 & 48 in Littlestown to John Winterode Jr. On 26 Mar 1811 in Littlestown, Adams, PA. ²⁸ Summary of Adams County Deed Book F Page 110:
Samuel Beeher and Barbara his wife of Germany Township County of Adams, sold to John Winterode Jr. for $500 gold or silver money of Pennsylvania a messuage and tenement houses and two lots of ground in the town of Petersburg, Adams Township, bounded on the south by King Street, on the west by a sixteen feet alley, on the north by a 20 feet alley and westward by a lot of John Dyserts, each lot being 66 feet along King Street and 264 feet deep, the lots known as numbers 47 and 48, with all buildings, improvements and appurtenances, it being the same house and lots of ground which Matthias Baker and Mary his wife on 19 Aug 1788 conveyed to Sebastian Stonebrecker who on 9 May 1795 sold to David Little who on 9 Apr 1803 sold to Henry Fisher on the same day and year sold to Samuel Beeher.

20. A few days after selling Lots 47 & 48 in Littlestown Samuel purchased 80 acres adjoining his farm estate. On 3 Apr 1811 in Germany Twp., Adams, PA. ²⁹ Deed Book E Page 273:
On 3 Apr 1811, Martin Heller and Catherine his wife of Germany Township County of Adams sold to Samuel Beeher of the same place for 589 pounds nine shillings eleven pence in gold or silver money of Pennsylvania 80 acres and 72 perches that was part of a larger tract in Germany Township bordering lands of Philip Walp, Martin Heller, Martin Greenawalt, Zachariah Loudbough, and other land of Samuel Beeher, part of the original patent on 19 Jun 1764 to Nicholas Shyer later sold to John Groff who sold to John Minchey and on 29 Mar 1808 to Martin Heller.
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The original patent to Nicholas Shyer aka Nicholas Schreyer includes the 276 acres that Samuel's father Henry bought in 1779. This indicates Samuel had inherited part of Henry's land and was now living on it, having sold his lots in Petersburg (Littlestown).

21. Moved: 1814, Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ³⁰

22. Census in 1820 in Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ³¹ In 1820 the William Beacher household had:
Males (born)
Under 10 (1811-1820) = 2 sons
45 & over (<=1775) = 1 father William
Females (born)
26-44 (1776-1794) = 1 wife

On the next census page 111 are two more Beachers:

Samuel Beacher's household had:
Males (born)
10-15 (1805-1810) = 1 son (William)
16-25 (1795-1804) = 2 (son Jacob and father Samuel in wrong age bracket)
Females (born)
10-15 (1805-1810) = 1 daughter (Salome)
16-25 (1795-1804) = 1 daughter (Elizabeth)
45 & over (<=1775) = 1 wife (Barbara)

Catherine Beacher's household had:
Females (born)
26-44 (1776-1794) = 2 daughters
45 & over (<=1775) = 1 catherine.

23. Newspaper: Torch Light: "DIED Yesterday afternoon, at an advanced age, Mr. Samuel Beecher, merchant, a respectable and worthy citizen of this place.", 9 Oct 1821, Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ³²

24. Newspaper: Baltimore Patriot: "DIED At Hagerstown, Mr. Samuel Beecher, merchant, at an advanced age.", 12 Oct 1821, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. ³³

25. When Samuel died without a will, Washington Co. MD bound Jacob Beecher, Samuel Eckleberger and Frederick Rohaer for $5000, as administrator's of Samuel's probate, the bonded sum to be voided when they submitted the estate accounts. On 17 Oct 1821 in Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ³⁴

26. Court gave Jacob Beecher, administrator, permission to sell Samuel Beecher's merchandise inventory on 6 Nov 1821 in Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ³⁵ On application of Jacob Beecher Administrator of Samuel Beecher, It is ordered by the Court that he sell at private sale all the merchandise returned in an Inventory to this Court if practicable, if not then at Public Sale with the rest of the property contained in said Inventory on a credit of six months and that he give three weeks notice thereof, He is also permitted to sell at private sale a Negro Girl for not less than the Appraised Value.

27. Newspaper: The Torch Light: Estate notice for Samuel Beecher, 13 Nov 1821, Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ³⁶ PUBLIC SALE
I will sell, on Wednesday, 5th December next, at the late store of Samuel Beecher, deceased, adjoining the Swan tavern, and opposite the store of Messrs. Neill & Swope, in Hagers-town, on the credit of six months,
THE
ENTIRE STOCK,
Consisting of
Super and Common Cloths, Cassemeres, Coatings, Flannels, Blankets, Cottons, Calicoes, Silks, Muslins,
&c. &c. &c.
Hardware, Queenware
and
GROCERIES;
--ALSO--
At his late residence, all the
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Of said deceased, consisting of a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, among which are one Eight Day Clock, Side-board, Secretary, Bureaus, Tables, Chairs, Beds, Bedsteads, several Ten Plate Stoves.
One HORSE and COW;
And a variety of other articles too numerous to insert.
Sale will commence at 9 o'clock, A. M. -- Due attendance given, by
JACOB BEECHER, Adm'r.
November 13

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NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT the subscriber, of Washington county, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, in Maryland, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of Samuel Beecher, late of said county,deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 14th day of May next : they may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand, this 13th day of November, 1821.
JACOB BEECHER, Adm'r.
November 13
N. B. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment.

28. Hagerstown Torch Light newspaper: William Beecher's notice to settle accounts for deceased Samuel Beecher on 2 Jul 1822 in Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ³⁷ Notice
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Samuel Beecher, deceased, are requested to call & settle their accounts immediately, otherwise they will be given into the hands of an officer for collection.
And those who purchased at the sale of said deceased, are informed, that their Notes have become due, and immediate payment is expected.
WILLIAM BEECHER, Agent.
June 11. 32--3w.

29. Jacob Beecher filed his 1st account of the estate of deceased father Samuel Beecher. List online at https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYMK-NPF?i=124&wc=SNY8-K6D%3A146536101%2C146584001%3Fcc%3D1803986&cc=1803986 on 3 Nov 1823 in Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ³⁸

30. Newspaper: The Torch Light: "Notice. I have appointed Mr. John H. Fechtig my Agent, and hereby authorise him to settle all accounts relating to the estate of the late Samuel Beecher, deceased, during my absence. Jacob Beecher, Adm'r.", 4 Nov 1823, Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ³⁹

31. Jacob Beecher filed his 2nd account of the estate of deceased father Samuel Beecher. List online at https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYMK-NPF?i=124&wc=SNY8-K6D%3A146536101%2C146584001%3Fcc%3D1803986&cc=1803986 on 1 Jun 1825 in Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ⁴⁰

32. Newspaper: 18 Jan 1854, Hagerstown, Washington, MD. ⁴¹ Hagerstown Herald Freedom & Torch Light newspaper, 18 Jan 1854, Page 3 column B:

TRUSTEES SALE.

By order of the Circuit Court for Washington County, sitting as a Court of Equity, resigned, as Trustees, will sell at public auction at the Court House in Hagerstown,
Tuesday the 31st day of January, 1854,
at 10 o'clock, A. M., the following property, of which Samuel Beecher, late of Washington county, died, seized, to wit: The west half of Lot No. 125, on the plat of Hagerstown. This property is situated in East Washington Street, and adjoins the premises of Samuel Newman. The improvements consist of a comfortable ONE STORY
WEATHER BOARDED HOUSE,
with a BACK BUILDING, a LOG STABLE, a Well of excellent Water with a Pump in it, a Spring House, and some Fruit Trees. It is now in the possession of Mr. Daniel Feigley. Also, Lot No. 25, on the page of Hagerstown. This property is situated on East Church Street, and is now occupied by Mr. Steinbuck and Catherine Hayden. The improvements on it consist of TWO SMALL LOG HOUSES, some Fruit Trees, &c.
The Terms of Sale as prescribed by the Decree, are: -- One-third of the purchase money on the day of sale, and the residue in two equal annual installments with interest thereon from said day, the deferred payments to be secured by the notes of the purchaser or purchasers, with sureties to be approved by the Trustees. On the payment of the whole purchase money, the Trustees will by good and sufficient deeds convey the property said, to the purchaser or purchasers.
January 18, '54.
THOMAS HARBINE,
WILLIAM MOTTER,
Trustees.

33. Evidence: 4 historic Geburt and Taufschein fracturs for Samuel Beecher's family, 1972, Charleston, Charleston, SC. ¹⁰ Proof of Samuel's family history is preserved in four historic Geburt and Taufschein fracturs, a PA Dutch tradition of hand painting commemorative papers to celebrate a birth, death or other occasion. The following letter written in 1972 and on file at the Adams County Historical Society describes them. The author mentions surname "Büger" but probably wasn't aware that in 1700's German handwriting a "ch" combination appears like a "g":

March 11, 1972

Letter to V. Adm. W. Gordon Beecher
2500 N. Van Dorn St.
Alexandria, Virginia 22302

Dear Adm. Beecher:

Recently in clearing out some things in my mother's house I found four Geburt und Taufschein fractures that were listed as being from the Beecher side of the family and I thought you would be interested. They in a way give some lead as to where the family may have come from.

Listed below are the names and dates on several I have.

Samuel Büger son of Heinrich and Cathariun Büger
December 14, 1766 [might be Dec 16, 1767]
[Handwritten note on back: Samuel Beecher d. Mon @ 1PM.]

Maria Barbara Winteroth daughter of Jacob and Maria Barbara Winteroth
November 24, 1770

Salome Bücher daughter of Samuel and Barbara Bücher
February 27, 1797
Sponsor Elizabeth Winteroth

Catharina Bücher daughter of Samuel and Barbara Bücher
January 21, 1793
Sponsor Grandmother, Catharina Bücher
[note attached at the foot records birth as January 23, 1798 and death as death as March 15, 1798.]

It is easy to understand how a wrong date or spelling might have occurred in the light of history of such items in that period of the Pennsylvania Germans. They are all in German I might add. In light of finding these papers it seemed to me that the family might very well have been German. That the name might well have been Büger/Bücher, and then Beecher, with no connection with the New England family of Beecher at all.

Sincerely,

Craig M. Bennett
31 Meeting St.
Charleston, SC 29401

[Note: In another letter, Bennett stated the following: "He [Samuel Bücher] is said to have died October 8, 1821 according to a pen and ink note on the reverse side. This fractur along with three others of the family seem to have been painted about 1800 and seem to be the work of "the Adams County Artist".].

Samuel married Barbara Winterode, daughter of Johann Jacob Winteroth Sr. and Anna Maria Barbara Mayer. (Barbara Winterode was born on 13 Nov 1771 in Frederick, Frederick, MD ⁴², christened on 8 Mar 1772 in Frederick: Evangelical Reformed Church, Frederick, MD ⁴² and died on 7 Jun 1851 in Wellersburg, Somerset, PA ⁴³.)