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Peter "Johann Peter, John Peter, Stephan" Steffy

Peter "Johann Peter, John Peter, Stephan" Steffy

Male 1768 - 1847  (79 years)

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  • Name Peter Steffy 
    Nickname Johann Peter, John Peter, Stephan 
    Born 6 Sep 1768  West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    Gender Male 
    Baptism 6 Nov 1768  Sherman's (St. David's) Union Church, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Guardianship 4 Jun 1783  York Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Confirmation 15 May 1785  Sherman's (St. David's) Union Church, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Census 1793  Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Pennsylvania Septennial Census - Pennsylvania Septennial Census - Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania 
    Census 1800  Codorus Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Federal Census - Codorus Twp, York, Pennsylvania 
    Census 1800  Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Pennsylvania Septennial Census - Pennsylvania Septennial Census - Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania 
    Occupation 1800  Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Blacksmith 
    Census 1807  Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Pennsylvania Septennial Census - Pennsylvania Septennial Census - Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania 
    Census 1810  Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Federal Census - Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania 
    Census 1820  Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Federal Census - Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania 
    Census 1830  Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [14] 
    Federal Census - Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania 
    Buried Oct 1847  St. John's Lutheran Ch., Littlestown, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 7] 
    Died 10 Oct 1847  Union Twp, Adams, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4, 5, 15, 16] 
    Probate 9 Nov 1847  Adams Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [17, 18] 
    _UID 0FA6135B6F815A45830097797A409260F12E 
    Person ID I94  Lechthaler/Powell Genealogy
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2013 

    Father Peter "Stephen, Stephan" Steffy,   b. Abt 1708,   d. From 1 Jan 1776 to 29 Jan 1776, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 68 years) 
    Mother Anna Maria "Mary, Anna Marie Stephen" Werner,   b. Abt 1740,   d. Aft 4 Jun 1783, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 43 years) 
    Married Abt 1758 
    _UID 6F7B2719D7ECD94FAF3883900C8BFDEA8D9C 
    Family ID F33  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine "Mayer, Myer" Meyer,   b. Abt 1770, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1848, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 77 years) 
    Married Abt 1789  Manheim, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    _UID 5943E9FD5DC11343BBC10FFD4D93CFFC29C5 
    Children 
     1. Mary "Anna Maria, Stoffan" Steffy,   b. 18 Jul 1790, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Catherine "Catarina, Catharine, Stäffan" Steffy,   b. 4 May 1792, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jun 1867, Union Mills, Carroll, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     3. Julia Ann "Juliana, Stephan" Steffy,   b. 12 Apr 1794, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 17 Apr 1848, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age < 54 years)
     4. Christina Steffy,   b. Est 1795, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location
     5. Elizabeth "Steffan" Steffy,   b. 9 Oct 1799, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location
     6. Sarah Steffy,   b. 15 Feb 1802, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jul 1887, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     7. Margaret Rebecca "Rebecca , Stephi" Steffy,   b. 6 May 1804, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jan 1885, Marion, Grant, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     8. John "Stephi" Steffy,   b. 12 Jul 1806, West Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location
     9. Nancy Steffy,   b. Est 1808, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 17 Apr 1848, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 40 years)
     10. Martin J. Steffy,   b. 10 Sep 1810, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 May 1894, Littlestown, Adams, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     11. Lydia Steffy,   b. 6 May 1814, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Apr 1908  (Age 93 years)
    Last Modified 25 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F32  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Peter Steffy Tombstone in Saint John's Cemetery, Littlestown, PA    		Peter Steffy Tombstone in Saint John's Cemetery, Littlestown, PA
    Peter Steffy Guardianship Dated 4 Jun 1783    		Peter Steffy Guardianship Dated 4 Jun 1783
    Peter Steffy Obit in The Adams Sentinel Newspaper    		Peter Steffy Obit in The Adams Sentinel Newspaper
    In Oct 18, 1847 newspaper
    Peter Steffy Estate Inquest Request By Heirs 17 Jan 1848    		Peter Steffy Estate Inquest Request By Heirs 17 Jan 1848
    Peter Steffy Estate Notice    		Peter Steffy Estate Notice
    The Adams Sentinel Newspaper (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), May 22, 1848
    Peter Steffy Estate Notice    		Peter Steffy Estate Notice
    Gettysburg Star and Banner Newspaper, Feb 11, 1848.

  • Notes 
    • Rahn book has born Sep 6, 1768, baptized Nov 6, 1768.
      Sherman's (St. David's) record has born Nov 6, 1768.
      Tombstone has Nov 6, 1768
      Obit in The Adams Sentinel calculates to Sep 4, 1768
      I went with tombstone date.
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      Note the collection of 1810-1830 census records do not jive well with the children list derived from the estate notices. I have assumed the estate notice children list correct and the census records skewed by children possibly living with relatives at various times. Supporting a large virutally all girl family may have necessitated some children living with relatives.

      Also note the estate record states Martin is the eldest son and eleven children were alive when Peter died. But if 11 where alive when Peter died and Martin is the eldest son, does that mean John died between Peters death and the filing of probate documents?
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      Said to be buried at St. John's Lutheran church, 665 Saint Johns Rd, Littlestown PA. Web site http://home.comcast.net/~stjohnlittlestown/ . Could not find tombstone on 12/29/2007 visit.
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      8 Jan 1832 a York Co. land warrant was accepted by Peter Stephy in Manheim. No way to tell which Peter this was (i.e. this Peter or a grandson of Peter (1708-1776)).
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      The Adams Sentinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) May 7, 1849
      Register's Notice - Orphan's Court of Adams Co. included:
      The first and final account of Martin Steffy Administrator of the estate of Peter Steffy, deceased.
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      Not sure if this applies to this Peter or a grandson of Peter (1708-1776)
      RG-17, Records of the Land Office.
      WARRANT REGISTERS, 1733-1957. [series #17.88]
      At website:
      http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/DAM/rg/di/r17-88WarrantRegisters/YorkPages/York126.pdf

      Warrant 735
      Warrant Location: Manheim
      Warantee: Peter Stephy
      Description of Warrent: Accept
      Quantity: 37.20
      Date of Warrant: 3 Jan 1832
      Date of Return: 3 Jan 1832
      Acres returned: 37.20
      Name of Patentee: Peter Stephy
      Where Recorded: H-29-625
      Where survey is copied: C-216-37
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      Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 contains records for Michael Steffy and George Steffy (sons of Peter Steffy and Anna Maria Werner) as well as widow Steffy (which I assumed is Anna Maria Werner). None were found for a Peter Steffy. He could have been with mother or brothers. His children were baptized at Sherman's (St. David's) Union Church so he must have been in the area.
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      Google map of Heidelberg Twp, Codorus Twp, and West Manheim Twp PA
      http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Heidelberg+Township,+PA&daddr=west+manheim+township+to:Codorus+Township,+PA&hl=en&sll=39.785455,-76.95631&sspn=0.103683,0.106773&geocode=FXejXwIdOSVq-yk_rlKxtF7IiTFcxEbxW6Tquw%3BFTpxXgIdMMtp-yl5c5wQQFvIiTFKfDvNPiT5nA%3BFbxIXgIdSmJs-ympLjZhymfIiTFdVkxJmSIAsQ&oq=Codorus+tw&mra=ls&t=m&z=12-
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      Pennsylvania, Probate Records, 1683-1994 at
      https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1999196/waypoints

      7/21/2012 checked Adams county for Steffy in the following databases:

      Will index 1800-1864
      No. 1473 Adam Stepfy(?) admin granted 13 Jan 1829 to Jesse Mark, inventory filed 27 Feb 1829, fees $2.37 Img 89 of 115
      No 1534 John J. Stephens (not copied here) Img 89 of 115
      No 2642 Peter Steffy admin granted 9 Nov 1847 to Martin Steffy, inventory filed 4 Dec 1847, accounts settled 22 May 1849, fee paid $2.87 Img 93 of 115
      No 2705 Adam Stephon (not copied here) Img 94 of 115
      No 3988 Adam Steffan (not copied here) Img 97 of 115

      Wills 1817-1851 vol C-E
      Adam Stephon Index Img 591 of 857, Vol E Pg 492 (No 2705)

      Orphans' Court record index 1800-1853 L-Z
      1857 Adam Steffan Sr (not copied here) Img 386 of 585
      1863 Adam Steffan Jr (not copied here) Img 386 of 585
      1935 Edward Steffan (not copied here) Img 389 of 585
      1806 Griffin Stephen (not copied here) Img 390 of 585
      1831 John J. Stephens (not copied here) Img 392 of 585
      1871 Mary Steffan (not copied here) Img 397 of 585
      1879 Martin Steffan (not copied here) Img 397 of 585
      1932 Margaret E. Steffy (not copied here) Img 398 of 585
      1848 Peter Steffy Img 399 of 585, sale of real estate: order G/59 return G/71, index to partion dockets: inquisition order G/5, inquisition return G/22, rules and citations G/23, accounts: orphans court docket G/107, Misc proceedings: rule continued O.C. G/34, remark: Union Twp.
      1898 William M. Steffy (not copied here) Img 403 of 585

      Orphans' Court records 1827-1853 vol D-G
      Peter Steffy Vol G Pg 5 Order of Inquest, index Img 781 of 1061
      Peter Steffy Vol G Pg 22 Inquisition, index Img 781 of 1061
      Peter Steffy Vol G Pg 23 Order of accept, index Img 781 of 1061
      Peter Steffy Vol G Pg 34 Rule to accept continued, index Img 781 of 1061
      Peter Steffy Vol G Pg 59 Order of sale, index Img 781 of 1061
      Peter Steffy Vol G Pg 71 Confirmation of sale, index Img 782 of 1061
      Peter Steffy Vol G Pg 107 Admin account, index Img 782 of 1061
      Adam Steffan Vol G Pg 308 index Img 782 of 1061
      Eve, Margaret Steffan Vol G Pg 311 Appointment of guardian, index Img 782 of 1061
      Adam Steffan Vol G Pg 399 index Img 782 of 1061
      Adam Steffan Vol G Pg 411 index Img 785 of 1061
      Adam Steffan Vol G Pg 434 index Img 785 of 1061




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  • Sources 
    1. [S1] The Yingling Genealogy, Claude J. Rahn; Vero Beach Florida, (Unpublished 1958), http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/books., page 111.

    2. [S2] Gen. Info Regarding The Families Of Hornberger & Yingling & Related Families Of Eckert, Lenhart, Steffy, Gerwig & Rahn, Claude J. Rahn, Vero Beach, Florida, (Unpublished 1951), page 112.

    3. [S239] Records of Sherman's ( St. David's) Union Church, York County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1869, William J. Hinke, (1939), http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4941.
      Baptism record for Joh. Peter Stephen.
      Parents Johan Peter & Anna Maria Stephen.
      Sponsor Peter Henrich and Eva Maria Henrich.

    4. [S236] The Adams Sentinel Newspaper (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania).
      Death notice in 18 Oct 1847 newspaper.
      On the 10th inst. Mr. Peter Steffey, of Union Township, aged 79 years 1 month 6 days.

    5. [S210] Find a Grave web site, www.findagrave.com.
      Peter Steffy
      at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSfn=peter&GSiman=1&GScid=750109&GRid=38574543&

    6. [S668] Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994, https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1999196., York; Orphans' Court dockets 1782-1803 vol E-H; Img 63 of 886.
      Vol E, Page 94. On 4 Jun 1783 Herman Stephan age 18 and Peter Stephan age 14 two minor children of the deceased Peter Stephan of Manheim Twp. came to court and requested that he be allowed to choose their own guardian. The chose Conrad Sherman of Manheim.

    7. [S2] Gen. Info Regarding The Families Of Hornberger & Yingling & Related Families Of Eckert, Lenhart, Steffy, Gerwig & Rahn, Claude J. Rahn, Vero Beach, Florida, (Unpublished 1951), page 111.

    8. [S662] 1793 Pennsylvania Septennial Census, http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2702.
      #216
      Name: Peter Stephen
      Residence Year: 1793
      Residence Place: Manheim, York, Pennsylvania
      Trade: none noted

    9. [S213] 1800 Federal Census, approx: Series: M32 Roll: 44 Page: 1357.
      Location noted in HertiageQuest could not be verified since 7/1/2012 image was not available. Ancestry had as Pennsylvania, York, Codorus image 1 of 5
      Listed as Peter Stephen
      Free white males:
      under 10 - 1
      26 thru 44 - 1
      Free white females:
      under 10 - 4
      10 thru 15 - 1
      26 thru 44 - 1

    10. [S660] 1800 Pennsylvania Septennial Census, http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2702.
      #268
      Name: Peter Stephen
      Residence Year: 1800
      Residence Place: Manheim, York, Pennsylvania
      Trade: Blacksmith

    11. [S661] 1807 Pennsylvania Septennial Census, http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2702.
      #279
      Name: Peter Stephen
      Residence Year: 1807
      Residence Place: Manheim, York, Pennsylvania
      Trade: [unreadable]

    12. [S109] 1810 Federal Census.
      Under Peter Stephan. Note ancestry.com has as part of Heidelberg Twp census whereas Heritageuest has Manheim Twp. I assumed HeritageQuest.com is correct.
      Free white males:
      under 10 - 2
      26 thru 44 - 1
      Free white females:
      under 10 - 2
      26 thru 44 - 1

    13. [S84] 1820 Federal Census.
      Free white males:
      to 10 - 2
      26 to 45 - 1
      Free white females:
      to 10 - 2
      26 to 45 - 1

    14. [S52] 1830 Federal Census, Series: M19 Roll: 160 Page: 346.
      Free white males:
      5 to 10 - 1
      15 to 20 - 2
      40 to 50 - 1
      Free white females:
      to 5 - 2
      5 to 10 - 2
      10 to 15 - 1
      30 to 40 - 1

    15. [S233] Star and Banner Newspaper (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania).
      Peter Steffy estate notice in Feb 11, 1848 edition, page 3, far left column.

    16. [S236] The Adams Sentinel Newspaper (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania).
      Peter Steffy estate notice, May 22, 1848 page 1.

    17. [S668] Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994, https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1999196., Adams; Will index 1800-1864; Img 93 of 115.
      No 2642 Peter Steffy admin granted 9 Nov 1847 to Martin Steffy, inventory filed 4 Dec 1847, accounts settled 22 May 1849, fee paid $2.87

    18. [S668] Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994, https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1999196., Adams; Orphans' Court records 1827-1853 vol D-G.
      Order of Inquest, Vol G Pg 5, dated 17 Jan 1848 (Img 788 of 1061)
      Petition of Martin Steffy, oldest son of Peter Steffy deceased of Union Twp who died intestate 10 Oct 1847.
      Results of inquest, Vol G Pg 22&23, dated 17 Apr 1848 (Img 797 of 1061)
      Stated property was suitable for only one heir only. Request heirs either accepr of refuse property.
      Rule served, Vol G Pg 34, dated 23 May 1848 (Img 804 of 1061)
      Notice that all heirs have been informed and none replied. Rule continued until August.
      Order of Sale, Vol G Pg 59, dated 26 Sep 1848 (Img 816 of 1061)
      Since no heirs replied, an order of sale was issued for the property.
      Property sold, Vol G Pg 71&72, dated 20 Nov 1848 (Img 822&823 of 1061)
      Bought by Edward Riffle (husband of Lydia Steffy) for $275.
      Final account, Vol G Pg 107, dated 22 May 1849 (Img 840 of 1061)
      Filed by Martin Steffy showing $110.50


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