Johannes 'John S.' Wehrly (1802-1876)

Johannes "John S." WEHRLY was my paternal 3rd-great grandfather.


The following facts about John's life are known:

• Birth: He was born June 4, 1802 in York County, Pennsylvania, the son of Heinrich "Henry" and Christina (SAUBEL) WEHRLY.
• Baptism: He was baptised at St. Jacob's Church, York County, Pennsylvania, according to compiled Wehrly family history.
• Marriage: He married Barbara PETRY, daughter of George and Maria Catharine (KALTREIDER) PETRY, in 1821 in Stark County, Ohio.
• Residence: 1854 - He moved his family to Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, according to compiled Wehrly family history.
• Census: In 1860, John is the head of household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  His occupation was listed as a farmer, and his real estate was valued at $2000.
• Census: In 1870, John is the head of household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  His occupation was listed as retired farmer, with real estate valued at $1200.
• Death: He died November 10, 1876 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.
• Burial: He is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.

The following facts need additional research and/or documentation to complete my research:

• Baptism: Need to locate record of the baptism recorded in official church records or other sources.
• Marriage: Need to determine the exact date of John and Barbara's marriage in Stark County, Ohio.  
• Census: 1830 - Need to locate him in the 1830 census.  Based on birthplaces of children, he should be located in either Seneca or Preble Counties, Ohio.
• Census: 1840 - Need to locate him in the 1840 census.  Based on birthplaces of children, he should be located in Preble County, Ohio.
• Census: 1850 - Need to locate him in the 1850 census.  He should be located in Preble County, Ohio.
• Land Records : Need to search deed records of Jay County, Indiana to locate land transactions that can pin down the date of his arrival in Jay County, Indiana.
• Death: Need to see if there exists a death record for him in Jay County, this may be too early, but there may be funeral home records, newspaper accounts, etc.
• Will : Need to obtain a copy of the will or estate records in Jay County, Indiana.

Related blog posts:

• Surname Saturday: Wehrly

Funeral Card Friday: Ruth Pauline LeMaster

In Memory Of
Ruth Pauline LeMaster


Date Of Birth
April 11, 1911


Date Of Death
February 1, 1990


Services Held At
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home


Date And Hour Of Services
11:00 AM Monday
February 5th, 1990


Clergy
Mark Manor
Larry Brincefield


Interment
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Portland, Indiana


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This was the funeral card of my paternal grandmother, Ruth Pauline (HALEY) LeMASTER.  I was a pallbearer at her services.




Funeral Card Friday – do you have a collection of memorial cards for your ancestors or family members, the kind that funeral homes produce and give out to mourners? Post images of these cards and stories about the person memorialized during Funeral Card Friday. Funeral Card Friday has been an ongoing series by Dee at Funeral Cards & Genealogy.

Family Recipe Friday: Snappy Turtle Cookies

This recipe was a favorite of my maternal grandfather, Bill Wright.

    1/2 cup butter                                                 
    1/2 cup brown sugar                                            
    2 eggs                                                         
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract                                   
    1/8 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring                         
    1 1/2 cups flour                                               
    1/4 teaspoon baking soda                                       
    1/4 teaspoon salt                                              
    Pecans                  

                                       

Arrange split pecan halves in groups of threes or 5's on greased cookie sheet to resemble a turtle.  Cream butter and brown sugar; add 1 egg and 1 egg yolk (reserve white); beat well.  Blend in flavorings.  Add flour, soda, and salt.  Blend well.  Mold dough into balls.  Dip bottom of dough ball into unbeaten egg white and press lightly onto nuts.  Bake 10-12 minutes at 350.  Cool and frost tops generously.  Makes 2 1/2 doz turtles.

Chocolate Frosting:  Combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 T. butter in top of double boiler.  Heat until chocolate melts and blend until smooth.  Remove and add 1 cup powdered sugar.  Beat until smooth and glossy.

Family Recipe Friday – is an opportunity to share your family recipes with fellow bloggers and foodies alike. Whether it’s an old-fashioned recipe passed down through generations, a recipe uncovered through your family history research, or a discovered recipe that embraces your ancestral heritage share them on Family Recipe Friday. This series was suggested by Lynn Palermo of The Armchair Genealogist.