Johann Heinrich Hassenpflug was born in Holzburg, regional office at Neukirchen, county of Ziegenhain, in the lower Hessian area of Germany. His birth and baptism are still on record in the BAPTISMAL BOOK OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Holzburg. The birth took place at 10 a.m. on February 1756.

Johann was a private (Germeiner) in Lieutenant-General Wilhelm von Knyphausen's Regiment, one of the three regiments comprising Rall's Brigade. He was "hired out" by Frederich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel to fight with the British against the American Colonists. According to "Hetrina Hessian Troops in America) 1776-1783 Volume III", Marburg 1976, he is shown as being on leave during April of 1775 and a prisioner of war from December 1776 until may 1783. It is assumed that Johann most likely was captured at the Battle of Trenton on Christmas eve 1776.

Johann is mentioned on pages 4 & 5 in the "HISTORY OF MIFFLINBURG (1792-1927)", by Charles Steese. He was also mentioned in the COMMEMORATIVE RECORD several times. On page 274, he is listed under Jesse D. Rearick, on page 836 under Charles Seebold, and on page 1024 under George E. Seebold.

Johann (or John Henry as his name became "Americanized" to) kept a family Bible. This Bible is still in the Hassenplug family presently kept by William Hassenplug of Montoursville, Pa.. William is Johann's 3rd Great-Grandson. Twice mentioned in it was;

This Bible belongs to me, Johann Heinrich Hassenpflug, and I have bought it from Philip Schaffner in Lebanon in the year of Christ 1793.

Then comes: I, Johann Heinrick Hassenpflug, was born in the year 1756, approximately in the middle of February, Baptismal witnesses were mother's father and mother, namely Johann Heinrich Riem and his wife. I was born at Holzburg, (regional) office (at) Neukirchen, in the county of Ziegenhain in the lower (i.e. northern) Hessian area, and my earthly parents were Johann Heinrich Hassenpflug and Maria Elisabeth, his wife, nee Rimin. And my honorable wife Maria, nee Seboldin, was born in the city of Lebanon, Dauphin County (Pa.), the 19th of July, 1769. (Her) Baptismal witnesses were Michael Ritter and his honorable wife.

We, both marriage partners, entered into the bonds of matrimony in the year 1790, the 6th of April, and to both marriage partners was a son born into the world in the year 1790, the 18th of December, and was brought for Holy Baptism (on) the 13th of March, 1791, and to him the name Johannes has been ascribed.

To us, both marriage partners, a little daughter ..........etc.

Grand total: 9 sons, 5 daughters

Name Birth Baptism Death

1. Johannes 18 December 1790 13 March 1791

2. Elisabeth 30 November 1791 8 December 1791 12 December 1791

3. Johann Heinrich 10 December 1792 25 January 1793

4. Samuel 26 August 1794 4 January 1795

5. Johann Wilhelm 13 December 1795 25 December 1795

6. Jacob 16 August 1797 4 February 1798

7. Margretha 28 January 1799 16 March 1799

8. David 17 September 1800 23 November 1800

9. Johann George 25 May 1802 12 June 1802 19 November 1815

10. Johann Philip 9 December 1803 24 February 1804

11. Maria 17 December 1804 16 February 1805

12. Catarina 4 January 1807 15 March 1807

13. Elisabetha 14 March 1809 30 April 1809

14. Daniel 21 March 1812 26 April 1812

Note: all parentheses have been added and spellings have been put into correct form. Johann's tombstone is in German and the translation is as follows

Here rests

Johann Heinrich Hassenpflug

born in the year 1756 in Holz-

burg the 20th of February. Married

with Maria, a born

Seebold, in Lebanon County

in the year 1790, the 6th of April,

Lived in matrimony 37y, 6m, 30d

and produced 14 children, 9 sons

and 5 daughters. Died in the y. 1829,

the 30th of November in West Buffa-

lo Township, Union County.

Brought his entire life to

71y, 9m, 10d.

Last text: Romans ch 14, verses 7 and 8.

Translation by Walter Hassenpflug

Anna is mentioned in the COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD as Rebecca under Jesse D. Rearick on page 274. She is also mentioned under Charles Seebold on page 836 and George E. Seebold on pages 1024-1025. Anna Maria was a twin to her sister Catherine Elizabeth. Anna Maria's Tombstone in the Mifflinburg Cemetery reads:

In memory of Maria, wife of Johann H.

Hassenpflug, born July 19, 1769, died

August 11, 1852, age 83 years, 23 days.

Isaiah

Johannes Hassenpflug, the 1st son of immigrant Johann Heinrich Hassenpflug and his wife Anna Maria Seebold Hassenpflug, was born 18 Dec 1790 in Lebanon, Pa., in what was then Dauphin Co. and is now Lebanon Co. In about 1798 he moved with his parents to Mifflinburg, Pa.. John was married in 1812 to a Sarah Bankman, about whom we have no information. They lived in Mifflinburg and raised 9 children. He was a saddler by trade. In 1837, John took his family to Ross Co., Ohio--where they appear in the 1840 and 1850 census of Green Twsp. John Hassenplug died 6 Nov 1861 in Ross Co., Ohio-Green Twsp.. His wife Sarah died 15 may 1862. They are both buried in the Salem Reformed Cemetery there.

Henry Hassenplug served in the War of 1812, in Private Henry Miller's Company with his brother Samuel. This is in Linn's Annals of Buffalo Valley. (Johann Heinrick Hassenpflug, III)

Son of Henry Hassenplug, Henry Edward Hassenplug, BIR: 1841, !9 OCT 1862: Fremont, Ohio, MAR: 1863 Listed as Freemont, OH on wife's pension application, County Clerk's Office, Book C-18, pg 59, Rochester

1865 From Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record of Wood County, OH; J.H.Beers & Co., 1897; pg 150;" H.E. Hassenplug, C, 72, en. [enlisted?] Oct., '62, cap. [captured] June 11,'64, near Ripley, m.o. [mustered out?] May, '65."Maybe "Flavenpluy" in some records, DEA: 1912 Have copy of handwritten copy of certificate of death, Reg No 417Cause: Acute Dililation of Heart, from chronic weakness of heart muscle. Born: Dec 27, 1841, Union Co, PA; Wife: Ellen N. Hassenplug; Father: Henry Hassenplug, born Germany; Mother: Polly Frock, born Germany; Informant: M.O. King, address: City. BUR: South Germany Cemetery, 6 miles SW of Richlnd Center at 450N & 500W; have picture of gravestone; " Henry E. DEC.27,1841-DEC.25,1912 ... Hassenplug"

William B. Hassenplug CEN: 7 June 1880 shows "Wm age 16 born OH"

from Mabel Hassenplug Brown's notes and Family Group Sheets, 1974

Elbe Henry Hassenplug, BIR: Certified copy court order book record, dated May 20, 1942. Record 1 atpg 82; Fulton County Circuit Court, IN; Father: Henry Hassenplug, Birthplace: PA; Mother: Ellen Naoma Hartman, Born in OH; Number of child to family: Sixth CEN 7 June 1880; Baby born April 12 in IN

Mabel Celesta Hassenplug School teacher in Fulton Co. for 34 yrs. Mabel was a retired History teacher, and applied her knowledge to the extensive research of her family history for over 40 years. I'm still trying to sort out all this information. These short notes do not do her work justice.

DEA: From LDS listing of Social Security Death Index; Death Residence. Localities Zip Code: 46563, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; SSN 305-40-9029

BUR: Oak Hill Cem, just south of Plymouth on Old 31

Samuel Served in the War of 1812 in Pvt. Henry Miller's Company.

Daughter of Samuel, Susannah Hassenplug married Henry Swineford, 24 sep 1846 is in Rev. Erlenmeyer's Marriages on Pg. 214. Rev. C.G. Erlenmeyer's Marriage Records, 1840-1875 in Snyder Co. Marriages 1835-1899 by Geo. W. Wagenseller, 1899 G929.3 w1235 P.S. Lib.

Son of Samuel, Emanuel's lineage is one that I can not prove although I believe what I have written is correct. In the 1850 census of Union Co. at the Union Co. Library on page 87 we find Emmanuel, Hannah, Rachael, and Anna Maria living together. Anna Maria's age is correct and Rachael's age is listed as 1. In the 1860 census we find Emmanuel and family and find that Rachael's age is now 13. In conversations with Imogene Keys of Galena Kansas she told me that her Grand-father who was born 3 mar 1857 had moved to the west following some of the Mormons. She said her grand-father had a younger brother named Charles. Her Grand-father's tombstone reads "Hassenplug". She has also located a house that was purchased by her grand-father and his name is listed as Hassenplug. According to Imogene Her G-father went west as far as Valparaiso, Neb. and purchased a farm there. Evidently he hated the area and traded the farm for another in Arkansas, Sight unseen. When he got to Arkansas he didn't care for it there either and having gone through the Galena area turned around and moved to the Galena area.

If you believe as I do that the 1860 census is off by 2 years on Rachael's age and that the error carries over to the other children then this would make William aged 3 and that would make him born circa 1857. Imogene told me that her grand-mother and daughter Myra had the named changed after Billy's death (for what reason we can only guess).

William and Dora (Colvin) Hassenplug, prominent for many years in the business and civic life of Milton, was general manager of the Reid Tobacco Company of Milton, a position which he occupied until his death. Son E. Colvin Hassenplug was born at Milton, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, on December 15 1902. He is not only prominent as a dental surgeon in his community but also outstanding as a generous and public spirited citizen, being prominent in all civic activities and supporting all organizations working for the prosperity and well-being if city, county and Commonwealth.

After attending the elementary and grammar schools of Milton and graduating from Milton High School as a member of the class of 1920, E,Colvin Hassenplug entered Bucknell University and graduated from that institution in 1924 with his academic degree of Bachelor of Arts. Then having selected the dental profession for his career, he entered the Dental School of the University of Pittsburgh, graduating as a member of the class of 1929, with his professional degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Returning to Milton after thus completing his education, Dr Hassenplug established himself in the practice of his profession, opening an office in 1929 which he maintained through the present time and becoming one of the leading dental surgeons in Milton. He is a past president of Lycoming Dental Society, the American Dental Society, and the Tri-County Dental Society. A member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Milton and belonging to the Milton Lions Club, which he served as president, the doctor, who belongs to Milton Lodge, Benevolent and Protective order of Elks, is a 32nd degree member of the Masonic fraternity, his memberships in the order's bodies including Milton Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of which he is Past Master, and the Shrine at Irem Temple, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Dr. E.Colvin Hassenplug married at Montgomery, Pennsylvania, in 1935, Carlene M. Smith.

Richard had Johann's Family Bible and had allowed Walter Hassenpflug to see it so he could translate it. He then gave it to Bill Hassenplug of Montoursville.

John Farnsworth /Hassenplug/

From Chronicles of Central Pa. by Frederic Godcharles, vol. IV, Lewis Pub. Co. Inc, Ny. 1944 Secretary and Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of the Reid Tobacco Company of Milton, Pa., John Farnsworth Hassenplug is not only one of the outstanding business executives of his city of Milton but he is also one of the leading citizens of the community, Generous in his support of civic, social, business and fraternal organizations, serving as an officer of many of them during the years in which he has so considerably aided in the development of the prosperity and well being of his native town.

John F. Hassenplug was born at Milton, North'd C., Pa., on March 10 1886, the son of Samuel K. and Nettie Hassenplug. Samuel K. Hassenplug, for many years associated with the Reading Railroad, held the office of conductor in the organization for a considerable time and was serving as such at the time of his death.

After passing through the Milton, Pa. public schools, John F. Hassenplug began his career by finding employment in 1904 at the local plant of the A.C.F. Co. and while so working he continued his studies at the Williamsport Commercial College. Upon completing his studies, he resigned from A.C.F. and joined the staff of the Reid Tobacco Co. at Milton, thus initiating a period of association which has continued for many years. He held various positions in different dept's of the organization, eventually becoming a member of the company's board of directors in 1923 and the secretary and treasurer of the corp. in 1937, offices which he has occupied through the present time. Mr. Hassenplug is a member of the Republican party. He is a member of the board of directors of the Milton Building & Loan Association, a member of the Milton Town Council and belongs to the Trinity Lutheran Church of Milton, an institution which he serves as a member of the church council and the finance committee. Past Exalted Ruler and past secretary of Milton Lodge, B.P.O.E., and a member and past Pres. of the Milton Rotary Club. Mr. Hassenplug belongs to the Milton Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Williamsport Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and Irem Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Wilkes-Barre.

John F. Hassenplug married on June 4, 1925 at Catasauqua, Pa., Elva Pearl White, the Daughter of John P. and Ella E. White. Mr and Mrs. Hassenplug have become parents of a daughter, Patricia Ann, who was born on June 5, 1930.

Leon started Hassenplug's Plumbing and Heating which was located in Mahoning St. in Milton, Pa.. His son Robert continued the business after Leon's death and continued until his retirement.

Robert Eugene Hassenplug Owned Hassenplug's Plumbing and Heating. Robert owned and operated Hassenplug's Plumbing and Heating, which his father had started. He continued operating it until his retirement. He was a Sgt. in the U.S.Marine Corp in WWII .Fred Lived in West Lafayette, Indiana in 1959-60 while going to Purdue University. He also lived in Kokomo, Indiana from 1950-59.

Lulu K. Wolfe She has a book out titled "HASSENPLUG ON NURSING 1940-1990" available from- The Hassenplug Project---- P.O.B.ox 36606------ Albuquerque, N.M. 87176-6606. Price is unknown. Lulu was Woman of the Year for the City of Los Angeles for 2 Years in a row. There is a Lulu K. Wolfe Hassenplug Nursing scholarship at the U.C.L.A. School of Nursing.

Jacob Hasenpflug Operated a brewery and a tannery. Jacob moved to Centre Co., Pa. after marrying Anna Lichty and operated a brewery and tannery there. In 1834 they moved to West Salem Twsp., Mercer Co., Pa. where they settled in a hewed log house which Jacob erected. Both were members of the Evangelical faith. Jacob was a Republican. In the 1880 census of West Salem Twsp., Mercer Co., Pa. we find Jacob enumerated with John Henry Hasenplugh. He is 82 years old and it says he was born in Pa.

Jacob /Hasenplugh/ II information from 1880 Pa. Census of Mercer County, West Salem (Twsp.?).Walter sent me this information. Enumerated with John Henry and family is Jacob Hasenplugh, Father of John, age 82 and born in Pa.--so this is the son of Johann Heinrich Hassenpflug.

David's birth is written in Johann's Family Bible but nothing more is known. Margaret Seebold gave me a listing of headstone writing in Mercer Co. and on the stones it said, "son/daughter of David and Mary L. Hassenplug". The dates are about right for our David to be the one mentioned but as of now I have no proof positive.

Jesse /Hassenplug, Jesse is mentioned in "Juniata and Susquehanna Valleys in Pennsylvania", Publ. 1886, Vol.I Page 257. He is mentioned in an article on his brother, Captain George H. Hassenplug. It states:

In March, 1850 in company with his brothers JESSE and Charles and a Mr. Boop, He (George) started for California, going by boat to Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Fort Independence. At the later place they procured teams, and, in company with many others crossed the plains and arrived at their destination without any adventure of moment. George and Jesse at once entered the mines, and were moderately successful; but after a few months they decided that Pennsylvania was about as good a place to live in as the mines of California, and they came home, returning by way of the Isthmus, reaching New York about a year after leaving home, and with no more money than they took away with them.

This coincides with Jesse not being listed in the 1850 census of Mifflinburg, with his first wife (Sarah age 23), son John (age 5), and daughter Annette (age 3). In the 1860 census of Hartley Twsp. and the 1870 census of Hartleton Borough, Jesse is listed as a shoemaker and it is known that there was a Hassenplug Shoe Store in Mifflinburg. In the 1880 and 1890 census of Hartley Twsp., Jesse is listed as a farmer.

Jacob H. /Hassenplug, Jacob served in the Civil War in the 109th Pa. Vol. as an Assistant Surgeon. Jacob & Susannah lived in the Mifflinburg area until sometime after 1860 when they moved to the Philadelphia area. They were living there in 1892 and 1992.

George was in the 4th Regiment Company G, which was mustered on April 20 1861, as a 1st Lieutenant. George was a Captain in the 51st Penna. Company E. and was discharged by special order on June 11, 1984 after mustering in on September 6, 1861.The following is from "Juniata and Susquehanna Valleys in Pennsylvania".

Capt. George H. Hassenplug-When, in 1861 the War of the Rebellion had become a certainty, and President Lincoln had made his call for 75,000 three months' men, Captain George H. Hassenplug, the subject of this sketch, was one of the first to offer his services in defense of his country. He was born in Mifflinburg, Union County, Pa., October 25, 1832. His youth was spent like most boys of those days, assisting his father in business or on the farm, and attending school during the winter season. In March, 1850, in company with his brothers Jesse and Charles and a Mr. Boop, he started for California, going by boat to Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Fort Independence. At the latter place they procured teams, and, in company with many others, crossed the plains and arrived at their destination without any adventure of moment. George and Jesse at once entered the mines, and were moderately successful; but after a few months they decided that Pennsylvania was about as good a place to live in as the mines of California, and they came home, returning by way of the Isthmus, reaching New York about a year after leaving home, and with no more money than they took with them. After his return from California, George went to Danville, Pa. and clerked in the general store of his brother William. While in Danville he commenced his military career by joining the Columbia Guards, of that place, and was elected one of its sergeants. On the second day of November, 1854, he was commissioned by Governor Bigler second Lieutenant, and on the 19th day of June, 1859, was commissioned by Governor Packer quartermaster with rank of Major. In 1857 he returned to Mifflinburg, and soon after built the store now owned by Hayes Brothers, in which he carried on a general store on his own account. in 1860 he sold his store and its contents to his brother Charles. While in business in Mifflinburg he organized a company of militia called the Cameron Guards, and was commissioned Captain by Governor Packer on the 23rd day of September 1859. He was among the first to offer his services to the country, and, in company with three others, was the first to enlist from Mifflinburg. The Captain loved Military life, and had been in the militia service for years as sergeant, second lieutenant, quartermaster and major, and as captain of the Cameron Guards. He was then twenty-seven years of age, tall and commanding in appearance, and every inch a soldier. He enlisted in the Lewisburg Infantry, and on the organization of the company was elected and commissioned first lieutenant. His commission was given by Governor Andrew G. Curtin, and bears date April 20, 1861. The company was mustered as Company G, of the Fourth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The regiment, being in command of colonel (now General) Hartranft, was sent to Annapolis, Md., and assisted in opening the railroad from that place to Washington, it having been damaged and rendered unserviceable by rebel sympathizers. From Annapolis they were sent to Washington, and from thence to Alexandria, Va., where they did picket duty until the first Bull Run battle. They marched with the army to the scene of conflict, but saw no service, as their term of service had expired. After the battle they did duty some time a Fort Ellsworth, then were sent to Harrisburg and mustered out of service. During this time Lieutenant Hassenplug was with his company, and proved himself an efficient and capable officer. He at once, on his return home to Mifflinburg, commenced recruiting, and in a few days raised a company, which was mustered as Company E, of the Fifty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanded by Colonel Hartranft. While recruiting his company, no halt was ordered for Sunday, but the drum and fife were kept going,--a fact which was severely criticized by some of the Mifflinburg pastors, all of whom in time forgave the captain for his Sunday patriotism. His company was composed of the best young men in and around Mifflinburg, and was considered one of the best companies of the regiment. Early in the fall of 1861 the regiment was sent to Annapolis, Md., assigned to the Burnside expedition, and participated in the capture of Roanoke Island, at which time the regiment made a charge through a swamp and cut off a portion of the enemy's forces. In this charge the captain led his company, and again at Newbern, N.C., where he received a severe wound.

In the spring of 1862 he came home on furlough on account of his wound remaining until fall, when he rejoined his company, then stationed at Falmouth, Va. At the battle of Fredericksburg he commanded his company in a gallant manner, and led them in the charge on Marye's Heights. It is told of him by one of his men that while under the enemy's works he lighted his pipe, and smoked as coolly as though bullets, shells and cannon-balls were not flying around. After the Fredericksburg campaign the regiment, as part of the Ninth Corps, took an active part in the capture of Vicksburg, and in all the skirmishing, marching and fighting incident thereto Captain Hassenplug was ever with his men, enduring with them the hardships and dangers of the campaign. After the surrender of Vicksburg he, with his regiment, took part in the battles and skirmishes around Jackson, Miss., which resulted in driving General Johnston across Pearl River. In August 1863, the captain was, by reason of his wounds and other disabilities, transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, and placed in command of the post at Nicholasville, Ky., where his abilities as an executive officer were displayed by enforcing regular army discipline.

On the 13th day of June 1864, after more than three years' service, Captain Hassenplug was mustered out of the United States service, and came home broken in health, and only a shadow of the man he was when he enlisted.

In 1867 he entered into partnership with John Reichert and Dr. David Miller in the mercantile business in Mifflinburg, and so remained one year, when he sold out to his partners. He then went to Troxelville, Pa., where he remained five years engaged in the mercantile business, when he sold out and returned to Mifflinburg, and with several others, engaged in an enterprise called the "Trout Fishery," which fished more money out of the captain's pocket than it put in. We next find him running a store at Spring Mills, where he remained until prostrated by intense suffering caused by hard service in the army. Since the he has resided in his present home in Mifflinburg, surrounded by warm and true friends, ministered to by a loving and affectionate wife, whose watchful care over him through long months of suffering has proved her to be, in all that the words imply, a helpmate.

The captain is an ardent Republican, and there is never any question as to how he stands politically. He took an active interest in elections, and especially so in the election of his old commander, General Hartranft, as Governor of the Keystone State. He received the news of his first election while on his way from Troxelville to Mifflinburg, and rode into the latter place hatless, having demolished his headgear in his enthusiasm.

For his first wife he married Miss Sue Kleckner on the 21st day of October 1858. She was born January 28, 1839, and died December 30, 1859, leaving one son, who died in infancy. On the 25th day of April, 1867, he was again married, his choice being Miss Esther Slough, of Freeport, Ill., daughter of Benjamin and Esther (Smith) Slough. She was born in Lycoming County, Pa., and is of Revolutionary stock, and of a soldier family. Both of her great-grandfather served in the Revolutionary War, her father in the War of 1812, and two brothers in the Civil War of 1861, and in the Union army.

John Henry Hassenplug, the captain's grandfather, came from Holsborg, Germany, where he was born January 20, 1756. He married Miss Maria Eve Seebold, of Lebanon county, who bore him nine sons and five daughters. He died in West Buffalo township November 30, 1829. His wife was born July 19, 1769, and died August 11, 1852. Of his sons, William, the captain's father, was born December 13, 1795, and married, on the 20th day of May, 1818, Miss Susannah Holtzman, who was born September 17, 1798. Her children are as follows: Charles, William H., Thomas, John Jesse, Jacob H., Charles H., George H., Catherine E., Elizabeth, Susanna and John M., who was killed while fighting for his country in the War of the Rebellion.

John M. /Hassenplug, Date of Death is not clear. It is known that there was a John M. Hassenplug that died in the civil war but records are not complete. It appears that John was a 1st Sgt. in Company A 132nd which was recruited in Montour County at the Danville Iron Works. The records are not clear but if this is the case John is listed as having died on 17 September 1862 at the Battle of Anthidium, Md.. This would coincide with the information reported in " The Juniata and Susquehanna Valleys in Pennsylvania". (for more info from article see his brother's (Captain George) notes.

Henry /Hassenplug, married by Rev. Joseph A. Roo(?). church records of the Lutheran (reformed) church in Pickaway Co.(1835-1877) insc. of Pick. Co. gravestones (d.a.r.) Hassenpflug, Henry 2. Aug 12, 1843, aged 29. Rice & Black Cem., Pickaway Twsp..

Levi /Hassenplug, Levi lived in Mifflinburg until about 1837 then moved to Chillicothe, Ross Co. Ohio. Here he and his brother William were buggy makers. In 1848 Levi married Elizabeth Elnora Arrowsmith, the minister was Elijah Kuhn. Elizabeth parents were both dead by 1846 so she and her older sister, Mary raised their younger brothers and sisters. The 1st 7 children of Levi were born in Ohio, 4 more in Ill.

In 1863 Levi & Eliz. moved to McLean Co., Ill. where Levi became a farmer. Henry Ellis wrote that "they spoilt a good blacksmith to make a very poor farmer". But he seems to have survived, raising 10 children. Other Arrowsmiths, relatives of Elizabeth, had settled in McLean Co.--Arrowsmith Twsp. was named after them, so this is prob. why they settled here.

In 1878 Levi took his family to Kansas--bought land in Eminence Twsp. Woodson Co. 12 miles west of Humboldt. Their possessions were unloaded at Humboldt and lumber for their new home was hauled from Humboldt. The farm was still owned by a grandson, Ira Alvin Hassenpflug, Jr., as of 1977. Except for a short time in Coyville, Kansas where the family operated a mill, Levi lived on the farm. Parts of the farm were given to David Allen, which went to George and later sold, and to Edward, who later sold.

Levi and Elizabeth are both buried in the Toronto Cemetery, Woodson County, Kansas.

George E. /Hassenplug George is buried in Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., Pa.. It is about ½ mile from the Ohio State Line somewhere around Maysville, Pa. His tombstone states that he was 43y 6m 9d. Margaret Seebold gave me the listing.

Daniel /Hassenplug, Daniel learned the shoemakers trade, began business in Pymatuning Twsp in 1865, moving to Greenville in the spring of 1884. In January 1887 he opened a boot and shoe store. He served in the 58th Penna. Vol. for 3 months, also in the 199th Penna. Vol. for 1 ½ years, his regiment being at Appomattox. He was a Republican, he married Sarah J. Mowry (Maurer?)- daughter of John (Maurer/Mowry) of Delaware Twsp.. They were of the evangelical faith .In the 1880 census of Mercer Co., Pymatuning (Twsp.) we find: Hasenplug, Dan'l White Male age 37 born in Pa.

J. Sarah Wife age 34 born in Pa.

P. Lilly daughter age 10 born in Pa.

M Jennie daughter age 4 born in Pa.

George Robert Royer /Hassenplug In 1897 George R. operated the Roller Mill of Halfpenny & Grove at Millmont, Pa. George and Nora were listed as living in Glen Iron during June 1900 when Dwight was born. His birth record is in the Lewisburg Courthouse.

Isreal /Hassenplug Isreal was a miller by trade. He learned it from his brother Charles. He worked 54 years at the following mills: Rockey Mill, Globe Mills in Snyder Co., Pa. Reish Mill Near Forest Hill, Pa., Steam Mill, Cowan Mill, Edelman Mill. Isreal and Harriet are buried in the Mifflinburg Cemetery.

Leah /Hassenplug Information on Leah and Jesse Rearick comes from pages 273 & 274 of the COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Also from the DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN, BELLEFONTE, PA. Friday Aug 17, 1900 from the Historical Library at Bellefonte. There is a discrepancy as to all the children. In the Record it says that Leah had 5 children and Ella B. died at age 4. But in Leah's obituary it says that she is survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters:

Mrs. William Clevenstine, of Zion

Mrs. Calvin Lucas, Romola

John C. Rearick, of Bellefonte

Mary C. and George at home.

Also by 1 brother, Charles Hassenplugh of Bellview, Ohio. And 2 sisters,

Mrs. Matilda Kline, of Tyrone

Margaretha Hassenplug Margaret and Solomon are listed as members who helped form the Evangelical Association Church in West Salem Twsp., Mercer Co., Pa. under the leadership of Rev. John Seibert. The church Services were held in private homes until 1854, when a 30x38 church was built on a site donated by George Shoemaker and Ruben Bortz.