Descendants of
Hans Wilhelm Altmann and Demuth and Margaretha Bellinger
1. Hans Wilhelm1 Altmann, born abt 1630; died 1682 in Weitersweiler, Alsace France. He married (1) Demuth ((---)) Altmann, born abt 1635; died 17 Aug 1666 in Weitersweiter, Alsace, France; (2) on 27 Nov 1666 in Weitersweiler, Alsace, France Margaretha (Bellinger) Altmann.
Children of Hans Wilhelm Altmann and Demuth (---) were as follows:
+ 2 i Johannes2 Altmann, born abt 1655 in Alsace, France; died 21 Jun 1721 in Oermingen, Herbitzheim, Alsace, France. He married (1) Margaretha (Kiefer) Altmann; (2) Eva (Wagmann) Altmann.
Children of Hans Wilhelm Altmann and Margaretha Bellinger were as follows:
3 i Maria Agnes2 Altmann, born abt 1667.
4 ii Hans David2 Altmann, born abt 1670.
5 iii Hans Philipp2 Altmann, born abt 1672.
Generation 2
2. Johannes2 Altmann (Hans Wilhelm1), born abt 1655 in Alsace, France; died 21 Jun 1721 in Oermingen, Herbitzheim, Alsace, France. He married (1) on 29 Jul 1670 in Weitersweiler, Saarwerden, Germany Margaretha (Kiefer) Altmann, born abt 1652; died bef 1690, daughter of Thilman Kiefer; (2) Eva (Wagmann) Altmann, born abt 1660 Of Keskastel, Nassau, Germany.
Notes for Johannes Altmann
Johannes married first Margaretha Keufer on 29 July 1670 in Weitersweiler, Saarwerden, Germany. Margaretha died before 1690.
Children of Johannes Altmann and Eva Wagmann were as follows:
6 i Gerdrut3 Altmann, born abt 1687 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France.
7 ii Johann George3 Altmann, born 1690/92 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France.
8 iii Eva Elizabeth3 Altmann, born 27 Jan 1694 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France. She married on 26 Jan 1723 Johann Martin Quirin, born abt 1690.
9 iv Maria Susanna3 Altmann, born 10 Mar 1696 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France.
+ 10 v Johann Jacob3 Altman, born 9 Feb 1700 in Oermingen, Saarwerden, Alsace France; died 1772/77 in Westmorland Co., PA. He married Anna Maria (Eisenmann) Altman.
Generation 3
10. Johann Jacob3 Altman (Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 9 Feb 1700 in Oermingen, Saarwerden, Alsace France; died 1772/77 in Westmorland Co., PA. He married on 22 Feb 1724 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden, Alsace, France Anna Maria (Eisenmann) Altman, born 17 Feb 1701 in Herbitzheim, Alsace, Saarwerden Co., France; died 20 Mar 1775 in Poplar Grove, Northampton Co., PA; buried in Lehigh Township, daughter of Christian Eisenmann and Anna Catharina (Breitenstein) Eisenmann.
Notes for Johann Jacob Altman
Jacob arrived in Philadelphia, PA on the ship "Phoenix" on 15 Sept 1749. Also on the ship were Jorg, Anthon, and Wilhelm Altman. The record reads: "List 133C at the Court at Philadelphia, Friday, the 15th Septr 1749. Present: Joshua Maddox, Esquire. The Foreigners whose Names are underwritten, imported in the Ship Phoenix, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam, put last from Cowes in England, did this day take the usual Qualifications to the government. By the List 261.550 whole Freights, from Zweybrech, Nassau, Wirtemberg, & Palatinate."
Children of Johann Jacob Altman and Anna Maria Eisenmann were as follows:
+ 11 i Johann Wilhelm4 Altman, born 14 Nov 1724 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France; christened 1 Dec 1724 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France; died Apr 1798/98 in Westmoreland Co., PA. He married Maria Barbara (Stahl) Altman.
12 ii Anna Margaretha4 Altman, born 8 Jun 1727 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France.
13 iii Catharina Elisabetha4 Altman, born 23 Jun 1729 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France.
14 iv Sophia Elisabetha4 Altman, born 20 Mar 1731 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France.
+ 15 v Johann Peter4 Altman, born 27 Jun 1735 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France; christened 30 Jun 1735 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France; died 28 Nov 1800 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., PA. He married (1) Christina (Eisenman) Altman; (2) Anna Barbara (Faust) Altman.
16 vi Maria Catharina4 Altman, born 14 Aug 1738 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France.
+ 17 vii Johann Casper4 Altman, born 15 Apr 1741 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France. He married Susannah ((---)) Altman.
18 viii Johann Jacob4 Altman, born 25 Apr 1744 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France.
19 ix Catharina Margaretha4 Altman, born 17 Apr 1747 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France.
20 x Christina4 Altman, born abt 1750 in Pa.
Generation 4
11. Johann Wilhelm4 Altman (Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 14 Nov 1724 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France; christened 1 Dec 1724 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France; died Apr 1798/98 in Westmoreland Co., PA. He married Maria Barbara (Stahl) Altman, born abt 1735; died 1810, daughter of Carl Jacob Stahl.
Notes for Johann Wilhelm Altman
Place of birth, Herbitzheim, is now Bas-Rhin, France.
Johann farmed in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., PA. He was a Lutheran and later a member of the Reformed Church.
Johann's death is reported between 25 Apr 1798 and 19 June 1798, which are probably the date of his will and subsequent probate. On 19 June 1798 the land of William Altman was conveyed to William Altman Jr., John Altman Sr., John Kuntz, and Daniel Williams. (Abstract of Administrations, Westmoreland Co, PA, Will Book No. 1)
Notes for Maria Barbara Stahl
Father uncertain. Surname also reported as Echols. Parents also reported John Scholl and Magdalena Close.
Children of Johann Wilhelm Altman and Maria Barbara Stahl were as follows:
+ 21 i John George5 Altman, born abt 1770 in Westmoreland Co., PA; died 27 Nov 1824 in Blacklick Township, Indiana Co., PA. He married Anna Catherina (Cherry) Altman.
15. Johann Peter4 Altman (Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 27 Jun 1735 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France; christened 30 Jun 1735 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France; died 28 Nov 1800 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., PA. He married (1) Christina (Eisenman) Altman, born abt 1744 in Northampton, PA; died abt 1789 in Westmorland Co., PA; (2) abt 1791 Anna Barbara (Faust) Altman, died 1827.
Notes for Johann Peter Altman
Johann was referred to as "Hans Peter" while his cousin was referred to as "Black Peter." In later records he is "John P."
Hans Peter settled first in Lehigh Township, Northampton Co (formed 1752), PA. By Aug 1772 he arrived at Fort Allen, Hempfield Township, between Wendel Ourys and Cristopher Trubee, in Westmoreland Co. (formed 1773), PA. Also with him were Andoni and William Altman. In 1790 Peter lived in Hempfield Township with 5 sons and 3 daughters. He also appears in the 1798 tax list.
Hans Peter served as a private in the PA Militia.
John Peter Altman or Peter Altman, yeoman, of Hempfield Township, dated December 1, 1799, proved March 16, 1801; wife Barbara; children: Sallomon, George Peter, Andrew, Susanna wife of Peter Eisenman, George Jacob, Catherine wife of Joseph Gongawere, and William; Anna Maria of testator's first wife Christina and Sallamon, Christina, Labina, Catharina of his present wife Barbara; wife and Peter Wendling executors; witnesses James Guthrie, Adam Wendling, and Daniel Williams. (Abstracts of Wills, of Westmoreland Co., 1, page 161)
Hans Peter's will was recorded in Greensburg (#1-161).
Children of Johann Peter Altman and Christina Eisenman were as follows:
+ 22 i George Peter5 Altman, christened 7 Nov 1762 in Lehigh Township, Northhampton Co., PA. He married Sophia ((---)) Altman.
+ 23 ii Andrew5 Altman, born abt 1764 in Lehigh Township, Northhampton Co., PA; died 1842 in Salem Township, Columbiana Co., OH. He married (1) Anna Elizabeth (Eisenmann) Altman; (2) Mary ((---)) Altman.
24 iii Susanna5 Altman, born abt 1766 in Pa. She married Christian Eisenmann.
25 iv George Jacob5 Altman, born 5 May 1768 in Pa. He married Catherine ((---)) Altman.
26 v Catharine5 Altman, born May 1770 in Pa; died 11 Nov 1834 in Westmoreland Co., Pa. She married Philip Miller, born 13 Oct 1765; died 15 Oct 1854.
+ 27 vi John Michael5 Altman, born 11 May 1772 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa; christened 2 Aug 1772 in Old Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa; died 4 Jul 1840 in Mill Creek Township, Coshocton Co., Oh. He married Elizabeth (Swope) Altman.
28 vii Christina5 Altman, born 13 Jan 1774 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa; christened 22 May 1774 in Old Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa. Notes: Sponsors at Christians baptism were Chpr. Diery and Christena Rugh, single.
+ 29 viii Maria Barbara5 Altman, born 1775/76 in PA. She married Joseph Gongaware.
30 ix John William5 Altman, born 7 Feb 1778 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa; christened 21 Mar 1779 in Old Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa. Notes: Sponsors at William's baptims were Wm. Altman and his wife Barbara.
31 x Anna Maria5 Altman, born 30 Mar 1781 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa; christened 6 May 1781 in Old Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa. Notes: Sponsors at Anna's baptism were Peter Wanemaker and his wife Christena. She was confirmed in the Old Zion Evangelical Church in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., PA at age 17 on 8 Apr 1798.
32 xi Maria Margaretha5 Altman, born 3 Aug 1783 in Westmoreland Co., Pa; died 1783.
Children of Johann Peter Altman and Anna Barbara Faust were as follows:
33 i Rev. Solomon5 Altman, born 29 Jun 1792 in Westmoreland Co., PA. He married Elizabeth (Mapel) Altman, born 2 May 1792. Notes: Solomon was a clergyman at Masontown, Fayette Co., PA.
34 ii Sabina5 Altman, born 13 Oct 1793 in Pa.
35 iii Christina5 Altman, born 9 Aug 1795 in Westmoreland Co., Pa.
36 iv Catharina Margaretha5 Altman, born 18 Dec 1796 in Westmoreland Co., Pa.
17. Johann Casper4 Altman (Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 15 Apr 1741 in Herbitzheim, Saarwerden Co., Alsace, France. He married Susannah ((---)) Altman, born abt 1745.
Children of Johann Casper Altman and Susannah (---) were as follows:
37 i Catherine Margaretta5 Altman, born 20 Jul 1780 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa; christened 12 Oct 1780 in Old Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa. Notes: Sponsors at Catherine's baptism were Ludwig Keister and Cath. Margtta.
38 ii John Peter5 Altman, born 24 Aug 1782 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa; christened 7 Dec 1782 in Old Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa. Notes: Sponsors at John Peter's baptism were Andrew Klingensmith and Regina.
39 iii Susanna5 Altman, born 6 Mar 1784 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa; christened 31 May 1784 in Old Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa. Notes: Sponsors at Susanna's baptism were Barbara Rodenbback, Wm. Best, and Eva Elizabeth.
Generation 5
21. John George5 Altman (Johann Wilhelm4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born abt 1770 in Westmoreland Co., PA; died 27 Nov 1824 in Blacklick Township, Indiana Co., PA. He married Anna Catherina (Cherry) Altman, born abt 1773 in PA or MD, daughter of Peter Cherry and Elizabeth ((---)) Cherry.
Children of John George Altman and Anna Catherina Cherry were as follows:
40 i John William6 Altman, born 20 Dec 1795 in Westmoreland Co., PA; died Infant in Westmoreland Co., PA.
41 ii Elizabeth Marie6 Altman, born 2 Mar 1797 in Westmoreland Co., PA.
42 iii John William6 Altman, born 4 Feb 1799 in Westmoreland Co., PA.
43 iv Sarah6 Altman, born 13 Jan 1801 in Westmoreland Co., PA.
44 v Susannah6 Altman, born 19 Aug 1802 in Westmoreland Co., PA.
45 vi John George6 Altman Jr., born 15 Nov 1804 in Westmoreland Co., PA.
46 vii John Peter6 Altman, born 19 Oct 1806 in Westmoreland Co., PA.
47 viii David6 Altman, born 9 Mar 1809 in Westmoreland Co., PA.
+ 48 ix Jonathan6 Altman, born 18 May 1811 in Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA; christened 2 Jun 1811 in 1st Lutheran Church, Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA; died 3 Apr 1895 in Green Co., KY. He married Frances H. (Burris) Altman.
49 x Christopher Christian6 Altman, born 24 Oct 1812 in Westmoreland Co., PA.
22. George Peter5 Altman (Johann Peter4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), christened 7 Nov 1762 in Lehigh Township, Northhampton Co., PA. He married Sophia ((---)) Altman, born 1760/70.
Notes for George Peter Altman
In 1820 Peter lived in Salem Township, Columbiana Co., OH (page 65) (310201-00101-01). In 1830 Peter (age 60-70) lived in Salem Township (page 437) with his wife (50-60) and 2 sons 10-15, 1 son 15-20, 1 son 20-30, and 1 son (?) 50-60. He lived near his brother Andrew and his sons Andrew and Lewis.
Children of George Peter Altman and Sophia (---) were as follows:
50 i Anthony6 Altman, born 3 Aug 1799 in Westmoreland Co., Pa.
23. Andrew5 Altman (Johann Peter4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born abt 1764 in Lehigh Township, Northhampton Co., PA; died 1842 in Salem Township, Columbiana Co., OH. He married (1) abt 1789 Anna Elizabeth (Eisenmann) Altman, born abt 1765; died aft 1840; (2) abt 1841 Mary ((---)) Altman.
Notes for Andrew Altman
Andrew was a farmer. He is listed in the 1786 tax list and in the 1790 census in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, PA, in 1790 with a new wife. He moved to Blacklick Township, Indiana Co., PA and bought land in Newport in 1795. In 1800 he lived in Selwickley Township, Beaver Co., PA with his wife and three children. In 1802 Andrew received a federal land grand certificate for Section 1 of Salem Township, Columbiana Co., OH. Andrew served as ranger on the frontier in Chris. Truby's Co. (PA Archives Ser. 3, Vol. 23, p. 222 & 320) He appears in the 1808, 1809, and 1810 tax lists for Columbiana Co. and in the 1820, 1830, and 1840 census in Salem Township. In 1820 (page 65) (000101-00001-01); he lived next door to his son Lewis (Ludig). In 1830 (page 437) he and his wife are listed as ages 60-70 with one son (age 30-40); he lived near his sons Andrew and Lewis (Ludwig) and brother Peter. In 1840 son John lived nearby.
Andrew died at age 78. His will was dated 25 Jan 1842 in Columbiana Co., OH. Andrew indicates he was going to marry the widow Mary Low (?) and what she should have after he dies. The third part of the will divides his land up between his son Louis and his daughter Sally or Sarah who is married to Christian Seidner. Christian Seidner, his son in law, is appointed his executor. Nothing is mentioned of his son Andrew. Andrew's signature is on the will.
Will of Andrew Altman:
I Andrew Altman of Salem Township, Columbiana County and Sate of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following -
First. So soon after my decease as it reasonable can be done admit my executor herein after named to pay all my expenses of last sickness, funeral expenses and my just debts.
Second. Intending and expecting to marry the widow Mary Sere, in case that I should marry her and die before she shall die, that my executor give her one bed and bedding including bed stead and one ord?, Also all the furniture and property she shall bring with her and which may be in being at the time of my death; And, further that, he, my executor hereafter named or whoever else may execute this will, pay to the sad Mary Sere in case of my marriage with her as aforesaid explained, she intend of one thousand dollars, or sixty dollars per annum so long as she shall remain my widow, to be paid at the end of each year, and I charge the payments of this said ... typing to be contined...
Notes for Mary (---)
Mary Altman of Salem Township, County of Columbiana, OH. For and in consideration of five hundred dollars by Christain Sidner of Columbiana County and Lewis Altman of Summit County, of state aforesaid granted, bargained sold, remissed and quit claimed unto Christain Sidner and Lewis Altman and their heirs and assigns forever all my Rights and Title of Dower or yearly income particularly mentions in my late husband Andrew Altmans last will and testament bearing date the twenty fifth day of January, 1842, that is Sixty Dollars a year during my lifetime which the rail property was bound for the payment of said yearly ;income together with all and singular the hereditiments and appentenances thereunto belonging or in any wise? appertaining and all claims or right of dower that I have either of yearly income or claim of Rail property of my deceased husband Andrew Altman either in law or equity....etc.
Witnesses: John Boylesong?? (He was JP) Eli Gounamyre???? Mary signed with her X mark on 31 day of Oct 1843 Recorded 22 Dec 1843 (Microfilm #0926942, Vol 34, p847-8, Columbiana County Grantor)
Children of Andrew Altman and Anna Elizabeth Eisenmann were as follows:
+ 51 i Andrew6 Altman Sr., born 15 Nov 1790 in Westmorland Co., PA; christened 1832 in Brush Creek Lutheran Church, North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland Co., PA; died 6 Aug 1879 in Keokuk Co., IA; buried in Altman Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA. He married (1) Anna Maria (Moby) Altman; (2) Amelia (Markley) Altman.
+ 52 ii John Ludwig6 Altman, born 19 Mar 1793 in PA; died abt 1885. He married Catherine (Baer) Altman.
+ 53 iii Sarah6 Altman, born 16 Feb 1795 in Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA; christened 22 Mar 1795 in First Lutheran Church, Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA; died 17 Jul 1867 in OH; buried in St. John's Pietist Cemetery, Springfield Township, Mahoning Co., OH. She married Christian Seidner.
27. John Michael5 Altman (Johann Peter4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 11 May 1772 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa; christened 2 Aug 1772 in Old Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa; died 4 Jul 1840 in Mill Creek Township, Coshocton Co., Oh. He married in 1795 in Westmoreland Co., Pa Elizabeth (Swope) Altman, born 17 Dec 1778; died 1810.
Notes for John Michael Altman
Sponsors at John's baptism were Michael Kunkel and his wife Margaret.
Children of John Michael Altman and Elizabeth Swope were as follows:
54 i Samuel6 Altman, born 16 Dec 1796 in Westmoreland Co., Pa.
55 ii Anna Maria6 Altman, born 24 May 1799 in Westmoreland Co., Pa.
+ 56 iii Jacob6 Altman, born 12 Apr 1801 in Westmoreland Co., Pa; died 1887. He married (1) Nancy (Howard) Altman; (2) Rebecca (Dobler) Altman.
57 iv Nicholas6 Altman, born 12 Apr 1801 in Westmoreland Co., Pa; died 9 Mar 1852 in Hancock Co., Oh; buried in Clymer Cemetery, Hancock Co., Oh.
58 v Susanna6 Altman, born 3 May 1803 in Westmoreland Co., Pa.
59 vi Michael6 Altman, born 9 Feb 1805 in Westmoreland Co., Pa.
+ 60 vii Johann "George" Jacob6 Altman, born 6 Jun 1806 in Westmoreland Co., Pa; died 20 Dec 1883 in Clermont Co., Oh; buried in Old Bethel Cemetery, Bethel, Oh. He married Elizabeth (Davis) Altman.
61 viii William6 Altman, born 12 Dec 1808 in Westmoreland Co., Pa.
29. Maria Barbara5 Altman (Johann Peter4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 1775/76 in PA. She married Joseph Gongaware.
Notes for Maria Barbara Altman
Maria was confirmed in the Old Zion Evangelical Church in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., PA at age 16 on 26 Jan 1792.
Children of Maria Barbara Altman and Joseph Gongaware were as follows:
+ 62 i Mary6 Gongaware, born 1807/08 in OH. She married George Altman.
Generation 6
48. Jonathan6 Altman (John George5, Johann Wilhelm4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 18 May 1811 in Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA; christened 2 Jun 1811 in 1st Lutheran Church, Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA; died 3 Apr 1895 in Green Co., KY. He married on 31 Mar 1836 in Green Co., KY Frances H. (Burris) Altman, born 1808/09 in VA; died 1885 in KY, daughter of William Burris and Lucy (Robinson) Burris.
Notes for Jonathan Altman
There was no Altman or similar listed in the 1830 KY census, so Jonathan probably arrived after that time. In 1840 Johnathan lived in Greensburgh, Green Co., KY with his wife, daughter and a woman, age 30-39; also living with them was a free colored female, age 24-35, with a son and daughter under age 10. [cannot find in 1850 census] In 1860 and 1870 Jonathan was an autographer residing in Greensburg with his wife Frances, 3 children (2 boarders in 1860 and 1 servant in 1870). In 1880 he was postemaster in Greensburg with his wife Frances, daughter Mattie and a servant; he reported both his parents born in MD.
Children of Jonathan Altman and Frances H. Burris were as follows:
63 i Lucy C.7 Altman, born 1837/38 in Green Co., KY. She married Mr. Thornton.
64 ii George William7 Altman, born 22 Oct 1841 in Green Co., KY.
65 iii Henry Christian7 Altman, born 20 Nov 1843 in Green Co., KY. He married (1) Narcissa (Montgomery) Altman; (2) Alice (King) Altman.
66 iv Mattie E. B.7 Altman, born 1845/46 in Green Co., KY.
51. Andrew6 Altman Sr. (Andrew5, Johann Peter4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 15 Nov 1790 in Westmorland Co., PA; christened 1832 in Brush Creek Lutheran Church, North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland Co., PA; died 6 Aug 1879 in Keokuk Co., IA; buried in Altman Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA. He married (1) abt 1817 Anna Maria (Moby) Altman, born 20 Oct 1792 in PA; died 2 Dec 1864 in Keokuk Co., IA; buried in Altman Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA; (2) Amelia (Markley) Altman, born 1808/10 in OH.
Notes for Andrew Altman Sr.
Birth also reported 28 Dec 1790 in Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA.
Andrew was raised and schooled in Salem Township, Columbiana Co., OH. He was later baptized in 1832 at the Brush Creek Lutheran Church in Westmoreland Co.
In 1820 Andrew Alman lived in Salem Township, Columbiana Co., OH (page 65) with his wife and 1 daughter. In 1830 he lived in Salem Township (page 437) with his wife and 1 son under 5 and 1 son 5-10.
With financial help from his father, Andrew bought land in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland Co., PA where he appears as a farmer in the 1830, 1840, and 1850 census. In 1850 his land was valued at $6,800; at home were Polly and children George, Absalom, David, and Samuel.
Andrew moved to Iowa in 1855. He farmed in Section 36 of Jackson Township (Ioka post office) in Keokuk County where he appears in the 1856 state census. He lived in Keokuk Co. in 1860 (page 861) and 1870 (page 337). In 1860 his land was valued at $2,600 with $1,000 in personal property; at home were his wife Mary and son Samuel.
Andrew died on 6 Aug 1879 Keokuk, IA. Last will and testament written 19 Jan 1877 and proved 6 Oct 1879. To wife Amelia the house and furniture; to son Samuel $5; to sons George and Absalem all the real estate in Keokuk Co.; to daughter Elizabeth Baum $600 with $500 receipt from John Baum; to my daughter Polly Snider $600; to my daughter Catherine Rush with $500 receipt from Joseph Rush; to Sarah Harmon $600 with receipt of $500 from John Harmon; to son Andrew Altman $600. George Altman and Peter Lureshes Toreso (?) executors.
Notes for Anna Maria Moby
Birth also reported in Winchester, Frederick Co., VA on 21 Oct 1789. In 1830 a Christian Moby lived in Salisbury Township, Lancaster Co., PA (page 249). Death also reported as 2 Dec 1861.
Notes for Amelia Markley
In 1880 Amelia was an aunt to James Brown (60 OH), a farmer in Jackson Township, Keokuk Co., IA (page 209); at home were his wife Rebecca (50 OH) and children Thomas (20 IA), Nora (20 IA), and Crowner, a son (11 IA).
Children of Andrew Altman Sr. and Anna Maria Moby were as follows:
+ 67 i Catharine7 Altman, born 28 Dec 1818 in PA; christened in Brush Creek Lutheran Church, n. Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland Co. PA; died 28 Aug 1888 in Jackson Township, Keokuk Co., IA; buried in Altman Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA. She married Joseph J. Rush.
+ 68 ii Mary7 Altman, born 18 Oct 1820 in Westmoreland Co., Pa; christened in Brush Creek Lutheran Church, n. Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland Co. Pa; died 1916. She married John Snider.
+ 69 iii Andrew7 Altman, born 22 Sep 1822 in PA; christened in Brush Creek Lutheran Church, n. Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland Co. Pa; died 26 Jul 1886 in Norton Co., KS. He married Elisabeth (Snider) Altman.
+ 70 iv Sarah Elizabeth7 Altman, born 7 Mar 1825 in Pa; died 10 Sep 1866 in Ia; buried in Altman Cemetery, Keokuk Co., Ia. She married John Harmon.
+ 71 v George7 Altman, born 21 Apr 1827 in Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA; died 7 Apr 1899 in Downing, Schuyler Co., MO; buried in Downing Cemetery, Schuyler Co., MO. He married Elizabeth Catherine (Welch) Altman.
+ 72 vi Elizabeth7 Altman, born 21 Aug 1829 in Westmoreland Co., Pa; christened 11 Aug 1830 in Brush Creek Lutheran Church, Westmoreland Co., Pa; died 4 Dec 1881 in Henry Co., Oh; buried in Morrison Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Henry Co., Oh. She married John Baum.
+ 73 vii Absalom7 Altman, born 7 Oct 1831 in PA; died 6 Jan 1893 in Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., KS; buried in Marvin Cemetery, Glade, Phillips Co., KS. He married Elizabeth (Shy) Altman.
74 viii David7 Altman, born 7 Jan 1834 in Westmoreland Co., Pa; died 1852.
+ 75 ix Samuel7 Altman, born 5 Jun 1836 in Westmoreland Co., Pa. He married Susannah (Perry) Altman.
52. John Ludwig6 Altman (Andrew5, Johann Peter4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 19 Mar 1793 in PA; died abt 1885. He married on 13 Apr 1813 in Columbiana Co., OH Catherine (Baer) Altman, born 4 Jan 1794 in PA; died 27 Jan 1870 in VanBuren Co., MI, daughter of John Baer and Elizabeth ((---)) Baer.
Notes for John Ludwig Altman
In 1820 Lewis Altman lived in Salem Township, Columbiana Co., OH (page 65) (30001-10010-01); he had 3 sons and 1 daughter age 5 and under plus 1 slave; he lived next door to his father and near his uncle Peter. In 1830 he lived in Salem Township (page 437) (1012010000000-1231100000000); Lewis age 30-40 with son under 5, son 10-15, 2 sons 15-20, daughter under 5, 2 daughters 5-10, 2 daughters 10-15, 1 daughter 15-20, and daughter or wife 20-30; he lived between the families of his father Andrew Altman (age 60-70) and uncle Peter Altman (age 60-70); several farms away was his brother Andrew Altman (age 20-30).
In 1860 Lewis Altman, age 66 from PA, farmed in Troy Township, Morrow Co., OH (page 230) with his wife Catherine and daughter Rebecca; the value of his property $2,600.00 with personal assets of $1,000.00. In 1880 Lewis lived with the family of his son-in-law Henry Albright and daughter Rebecca in Bangor, VanBuren Co., MI (page 355).
MARRIAGE:
Ludwick and Catherine were married by JP Thomas Keetch.
Notes for Catherine Baer
Catherine died at age 76 years and 23 days.
Children of John Ludwig Altman and Catherine Baer were as follows:
76 i Child7 Altman.
77 ii Jacob7 Altman, born 5 Apr 1815 in Columbiana Co., OH; died 1881 in Brady Township, William Co., OH. He married on 3 Apr 1842 in Columbiana Co., OH Sarah (Bevington) Altman. Notes: In 1860 Jacob lived in Brady Township, Williams Co., OH (page 159).
+ 78 iii John B.7 Altman, born 1816/17 in OH; died 22 Dec 1898 in Williams Co., OH. He married Julia Ann (Drum) Altman.
79 iv Andrew7 Altman.
80 v Sarah7 Altman.
81 vi Elizabeth7 Altman.
82 vii Catherine7 Altman.
83 viii Hannah7 Altman.
84 ix Solomon7 Altman.
85 x Mary7 Altman.
+ 86 xi Rebecca7 Altman, born 1837/38 in OH. She married Henry Albright.
53. Sarah6 Altman (Andrew5, Johann Peter4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 16 Feb 1795 in Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA; christened 22 Mar 1795 in First Lutheran Church, Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA; died 17 Jul 1867 in OH; buried in St. John's Pietist Cemetery, Springfield Township, Mahoning Co., OH. She married on 23 Jun 1814 in Columbiana Co., OH Christian Seidner, born 19 Dec 1789 in MD; died 16 Jan 1855 in OH; buried in St. John's Pietist Cemetery, Springfield Township, Mahoning Co., OH.
Notes for Christian Seidner
In 1850 Christian Sidner farmed in Springfield Township, Mahoning Co., OH (page 357) with his wife Sarah and children Betsey and Elias; the value of his property was $10,575.00. His son Andrew lived next door.
Children of Sarah Altman and Christian Seidner were as follows:
87 i Betsey7 Seidner, born 1814/15 in OH.
+ 88 ii Christian7 Seidner, born 31 Aug 1815 in Springfield Township, Columbiana Co., OH; died aft 1880. He married Barbara (Harrold) Seidner.
+ 89 iii Catherine7 Seidner, born 23 Jul 1817 in Columbiana Co., Oh; died 20 May 1884 in Oh. She married Conrad Kring.
+ 90 iv Andrew7 Seidner, born 1821/23 in OH; died 19 Dec 1884 in OH; buried in St. John's Pietist Cemetery, Springfield Township, Mahoning Co., OH. He married Catherine (Hahn) Seidner.
91 v Sophia7 Seidner, born 25 Oct 1824 in Springfield Township, Columbiana Co., Oh.
92 vi Elias7 Seidner, born 1835/36 in Springfield Township, Columbiana Co., Oh. He married on 2 Jul 1857 in Mahoning Co., Oh Agnes (Miller) Seidner.
56. Jacob6 Altman (John Michael5, Johann Peter4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 12 Apr 1801 in Westmoreland Co., Pa; died 1887. He married (1) in 1840 Nancy (Howard) Altman, died bef 1843 in Pa; (2) on 1 Jan 1843 Rebecca (Dobler) Altman, born 1820/21 in Pa.
Notes for Jacob Altman
In 1850 Jacob farmed in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland Co., PA (page 49) with his wife Rebecka and 4 children. In 1880 he was a laborer in East Huntingdon, Westmoreland Co., PA (page 102) with his wife Rebecca and son Clark.
Children of Jacob Altman and Rebecca Dobler were as follows:
93 i Christian7 Altman, born 1843/44 in Pa.
94 ii Samuel7 Altman, born 1844/45 in Pa.
95 iii Susanna7 Altman, born 1846/47 in Pa.
96 iv William7 Altman, born 1848/49 in Pa.
+ 97 v Daniel S.7 Aultman, born Mar 1853 in Scottsdale Township, Westmoreland Co., Pa. He married Alice C. (Beckner) Aultman.
98 vi Clark7 Altman, born 1863/64 in Pa.
60. Johann "George" Jacob6 Altman (John Michael5, Johann Peter4, Johann Jacob3, Johannes2, Hans Wilhelm1), born 6 Jun 1806 in Westmoreland Co., Pa; died 20 Dec 1883 in Clermont Co., Oh; buried in Old Bethel Cemetery, Bethel, Oh. He married on 14 Jun 1831 in Clermont Co., Oh Elizabeth (Davis) Altman, born 22 Feb 1811 in Pa; died 6 Sep 1887 in Clermont Co., Oh; buried in Old Bethel Cemetery, Bethel, Oh.
Notes for Johann "George" Jacob Altman
In 1880 George J. Altman and his wife Elizabeth lived in Tate, Clermont Co., OH (page 273).
Children of Johann "George" Jacob Altman and Elizabeth Davis were as follows:
+ 99 i John R.7 Altman, born 19 May 1832 in Clermont Co., Oh; died 12 Sep 1915 in Clermont Co., Oh; buried in Point Isabel Cemetery, Point Isabel, Clermont Co., Oh. He married Sophia ((---)) Altman.
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