1796 PA Tax List: Somerset County, Brothers Valley Twp:
Simon SHUNK
Reformed Cemetery, Brothers Valley Township, Somerset Co. PA:
[in Berlin Borough, one block north of Main St.]
SCHUNK, Simonb. 3 May 1749d. 7 Oct 1828REVOL.
SHUNK, Susannad. 19 Mar 1844age 87-2-3
SHUNK, Williamb. 24 Oct 1784d. 22 Dec 1852
SHUNK, Elizabethd. 27 Dec 1848 age 57-6-15, wife of Wm.
Baptist Church Cemetery, Jenners Twp. Somerset Co. PA:
SHUNK, Jonathanb. 25 Jun 1834d. 27 Oct 1903
SHUNK, Amandab. 31 Dec 1840d. 7 May 1880 (Wife)
United Brethren Cemetery, Jenners, Jenners Twp. Somerset Co. PA:
SHUNK, Charles M.b. 26 Feb 1879d. 31 Oct 1911
Hooverville Reformed Cemetery, Shade Twp. Somerset Co. PA:
CRISSEY, Isaiah1861-1924
Lichty Cemetery, Somerset Twp. Somerset Co. PA:
LAPE, Ludwickd. 25 Mar 1852 age 19-6-14
LAPE, Noahb. 26 Nov 1847d. 1 Mar 1928
LAPE, Mary E. wifeb. 28 Dec 1847d. 16 May 1924
LAPE, Sarahb. 11 Nov 1832d. 5 Dec 1864 w/o John & d/o John & Susan Emert
Salisbury Cemetery, Elk Lick Twp. Somerset Co. PA:
SHUNK, Jacobno dates[G.A.R.]
1860 PA Census Index:
SHUNK, BenjaminSomerset Co. Jefferson Twp. 217
SHUNK, SamuelSomerset Co. Jefferson Twp. 217
SHUNK, SolenaSomerset Co. Somerset Twp. 508
SHUNK, WilliamSomerset Co. Conemaugh Twp. 131
Pennsylvania in 1780: A Statewide Index of Circa 1780 Pennsylvania Taxlists:
SHUNK, SimonChester Co. Vincent Twp.
SHUNK, SimonCumberland Co. Guilford Twp.[this was not clear in book; whether it was a Simon]
SHUNK, PeterChester Co. Vincent Twp.
SHUNK, IsaacChester Co. Vincent Twp.
SHUNK, ConardChester Co. Vincent Twp.
SHUNK, FrancisPhiladelphia Co. Providence Twp.
SHUNK, JohnPhiladelphia Co. Providence Twp.
1890 Nebraska Census of Union Veterans:
LEAR, DavidMerrick Co. NE003Central City1890
PA Archives: Series 5, Volume 4, p. 639:
List of “Soldiers of the Revolution who received pay for their services,” Taken from Manuscript Record, having neither date nor title, but under “Rangers on the Frontiers, 1778-1783” was published in Vol. XXIII, Penna. Archives, Third Series, by the Former Editor. (c)
Cumberland County. (c.)
SHUNK, Simon, private.
PA Archives: Series 5, Volume 5, p. 539:
A RETURN OF THE LAST FOUR CLASSES IN THE SECOND BATTALION OF CHESTER COUNTY MILITIA COMMANDED BY LT. COL. THOMAS BULL WHO ARE ORDERED ON A TOUR OF DUTY IMMEDIATELY, SEPT. 24TH, 1781 (c.)
4th Compy., Capt. Brumback. Coventry:Peter SHUNK
5th Compy., Capt. Hallman. Vincent:Simon SHUNK, Jr.
PA Archives: Series 5, Volume 5, p. 545:
A RETURN OF THE 4 LAST CLASSES IN THE SECOND BATTALION OF CHESTER COUNTY MILITIA COMMANDED BY LT. COL. THOMAS BULL WHO ARE ORDERED ON A TOUR OF DUTY IMMEDIATELY, SEPT. 24TH, 1781 (c.)
Capt. Brumbacks Compy. (c.)Peter SHUNK
Capt. Holmans Compy. (c.)Simon SHUNK, Junr.
PA Archives: Series 5, Volume 6, p. 87:
MUSTER ROLLS RELATING TO THE ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA OF THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND. (a)
A CLASS ROLL OF THE FOURTH COMPANY OF THE FIRST BATTALION OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY MILITIA COMMANDED BY COL. JAS. JOHNSTON. (c.)
2nd ClassSimon SHUNK
PA Archives: Series 5, Volume 6, p. 110:
A CLASS ROLL OF THE EIGHT COMPANY OF THE FIRST BATTALION OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY MILITIA COMMANDED BY COL. JAMES JOHNSTON. July ye 20th, 1781. (c.)
2nd ClassSimon SHUNK
PA Archives: Series 5, Volume 6, p. 124:
AN ACCOUNT OF THE SECOND CLASS OF THE FIRST BATTALION OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY MILITIA CALLED BY TWO ORDERS OF COUNCIL ONE BEARING DATE THE 1ST DAY OF MARCH, 1782 & THE OTHER YE 24TH JUNE YE SAME YEAR. (c.)
8th Company. 2nd ClassSimon SHUNK
PA Archives: Series 5, Volume 6, p. 125:
A CLASS ROLL OF THE EIGHTH COMPANY OF THE FIRST BATTALION OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY MILL, COMM’D BY COLL. JAMES JOHNSON. (c.)
2nd ClassSimon SHUNK
PA Archives: Series 5, Volume 6, p. 538:
CAPTAIN ADAM HARMONY’S COMPANY. Roll of the Fourth Company, Eighth Battalion of Cumberland County Militia, Commanded by Colonel Smith, May 22, 1778. (b.)
Second ClassSimon SHUNK
PA Archives: Series 5, Volume 6, p. 546:
CAPTAIN WILLIAM LONG’S COMPANY. A List of Officers, Court Martial Men, Privates and Their Classes, of the Fourth Company, Eighth Battalion of Cumberland County Militia, Commanded by Abraham Smith, 1779. (b.)
Second ClassSimon SHUNK
PA Archives: Series 5, Volume 6, p. 571:
A RETURN OF THE THIRD CLASS, EIGHTH BATTALION OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY MILITIA THAT MARCHED TO CAMP AND SERVED TWO MONTHS. 1782 (b.)
Fourth CompanySimon SHUNK, 2d class.
1790 PA Census: Chester County, Vincent Township:
SHUNK, SimonMales 16+, including heads of families: 1
Males <16: 1
Females: 4
SHUNK, ConardMales 16+, including heads of families: 1
Males <16: 1
Females: 3
1790 PA Census: Chester County, Pikeland Township:
SHUNK, JamesMales 16+, including heads of families: 2
Males <16: 0
Females: 7
SHUNK, PeterMales 16+, including heads of families: 1
Males <16: 1
Females: 2
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 1, No. 1, p. 10:
QUARTER SESSIONS: Somerset Co., Docket A:
Minutes of a Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace held at Somerset for the County of Somerset the third Monday (21st) of March 1796. Before the Honorable James WELLS, Abraham CABLE, and Ebenezer GRIFFITH Esqs. Josiah ESPY, clerk attending.
Grand Jury -- sworn and affirmed:(#13.): Simon SHUNK
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 1, No. 2, p. 7:
ORPHAN’S COURT ABSTRACTS: Somerset Co., Docket 1:
14 Jun 1802. Before Abraham CABLE, Ebenezer GRIFFITH, Robert PHILSON, and John KIMMEL Esqs.
J Michael ROSS, Noah CLARK, and George SHUNK bound in $823.48. Conditioned that Michael ROSS do abide with the order of the Court respecting payment to the widow and heirs of James ROSS dec’d for the land confirmed to him on the return of a writ of partition and valuation of the real estate of said dec’d.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 1, No. 2, p. 21:
ITEMS FROM OLD SOMERSET COUNTY NEWSPAPERS: The following information has been reprinted from the Thursday, August 25th, 1910 edition of “The Meyersdale Commercial”:
LOCAL OVERFLOW:…W.C. SHUNK of VanLear, Kentucky, who was visiting Charles SHUNK, returned home…
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 1, No. 3, p. 5:
WILL AND ADMINISTRATION ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Will Book 1:
PHILIP HERMAN of Brothers Valley Township. “Sick and weak in body”. Wife: Dorothy. His two daughters: Elizabeth, Catharine. Also mentions his 156 acre plantation. Executors: trusty friends Nicholas COLEMAN and Simon SHUNK, of Brothers Valley Township. Witnesses: J. WEIGLEY and Peter KAPP (in German). Will dated 12 Oct 1799; proved 09 Aug 1800.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 2, No. 1, p. 6:
WILL AND ADMINISTRATION ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Will Book 1:
GEORGE HUMBERT of Milfor Twp. Letters of Administration granted 13 Apr 1804 to Mary (x) HUMBERT and Adam (x) HUMBERT. Bond: $3,000. Sureties: John LONG (in old German) and Simon SHUNK (in old German). Witness: Morgan J. RHEES.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 2, No. 1, p. 7:
ORPHAN’S COURT ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Docket 2:
23 Feb 1827: Know all men by these presents that we Christian ANKENY of P, and Catharine my wife, late Catharine PUTNAM, one of the minor children of Peter PUTNAM, late of Somerset County, deceased, do hereby acknowledge that we have received from William SHUNK, one of the guardians of the said Catharine ANKENY (late PUTNAM) our share…we do hereby release said William SHUNK from all manner of suits or actions whatever…
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 2, No. 1, p. 11:
COMMON PLEASE MINUTES: Somerset County, Volume A:
Tuesday, 10 September 1805. The Court met pursuant to adjournment…Peter AUGUSTINE vs Joseph MOUNTAIN. And now a jury of the county being called, elected, tried, sworn and affirmed respectively, viz: Andrew MIXELL Sr, Thomas FAITH, Simon SHUNK, Michael OX…
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 2, No. 2, p. 7:
ORPHAN’S COURT ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Docket 2:
26 Nov 1817. Adam SCHNIDER, administrator of Peter PUTNAM, dec’d, paid to John KURTZ, William SHUNK, and Peter PUTNAM $405…
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 2, No. 3, p. 8:
ORPHAN’S COURT ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Docket 2:
29 Jan 1829. Received of (--?--) SHUNK, guardian over our persons and estates (we being two of the children of Peter PUTNAM late of Somerset County dec’d)…Andrew (x) PUTNAM and David PUTNAM. Witness: Robert FLETCHER.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 3, No. 2, p. 7:
ORPHAN’S COURT ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Docket 2:
15 Oct 1801. The administration account of Nicholas COLEMAN and Simon SHUNK, executors of the last will and testament of Philip HERMAN of Brothers Valley Twp…
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 4, No. 1, p. 5:
WILL AND ADMINISTRATION ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Will Book 1:
NICHOLAS FOUST of Brothers Valley Twp, yeoman. “Very weak in body”. Wife: Catharine. Son: Henry. Daughters: Sarah (eldest), Shusana (2nd daughter), Eve (3rd daughter, deceased, has heirs), Catharine (4th daughter), Margaret (5th daughter), “the children of my next daughter Elizabeth begotten by John STIFFLER”, and Frany (7th daughter). Mentions “all my real and personal estate of what kind or nature soever the same may be in the county of Somerset or elsewhere”. Executors: son Henry, George SWARTZ, and Simon SHUNK Sr, all of Brothers Valley Twp. Witnesses: Peter KOBER, John BOGER, and (--?-- --?--, in old German). Will dated 25 Apr 1812; proved 08 Mar 1814. Testator signed with his mark.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 4, No. 1, p. 6:
WILL AND ADMINISTRATION ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Will Book 1:
MARY PUTNAM. Mentions all her children, but only names son John (who is to get $1 only); also Elizabeth d/o son John. Executors: Peter PUTNAM and William SHUNK. Witnesses: John PHILIPPI Esq and John BRUNNER. Will dated 11 Aug 1814; proved (17?) Sep 1814. Testatrix signed with her mark.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 4, No. 1, p. 15:
INSOLVENT DEBTORS: Somerset County, 1820-1822
13 Jun 1820. Michael (x) QUEER (debtor) and William SHUNK (security) are bound to Abraham RHOADS in the sum of $30. Witness: C FORWARD. Approved by William GORE ELDER.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 4, No. 2, p. 5:
WILL AND ADMINISTRATION ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Will Book 2:
HENRY PUTNAM. Letters of Administration granted 04 Mar 1815 to Christian SPYKER (also SPIKER). Bond: $500. Surety: William SHUNK. Witness: Alexander OGLE.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 5, No. 1, p. 15:
INSOLVENT DEBTORS: Somerset County, 1821-1824
23 Feb 1824. Jacob (x) ALEXANDER (debtor) and William SHUNK (security) are bound to Samuel DEETER in the sum of $5. Witness: George (PRITZ?)
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 5, No. 2, p. 11:
INSOLVENT DEBTORS: Somerset County, 1822-1823
18 Jun 1823. William STALL (debtor) and John FLICK (security) are bound to Herman UPDEGRAFF…[long list of names]…John FRITZ, and William SHUNK in the sum of $55.25. Witness: Joseph IMHOFF.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 5, No. 3, p. 8:
INSOLVENT DEBTORS: Somerset County, 1823-1824
09 Aug 1823: Henry (J?) YOUNG (debtor) and William SHUNK (security) are bound to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the sum of $250. Witness: George (--?--) (in old German).
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 5, No. 3, p. 27:
COMMON PLEAS MINUTES: Somerset County, Volume A:
01 Sep 1810. James CLARK, Treasurer of Somerset County, appeared in open Court and acknowledged his deeds to the following persons for the following described tracts of land sold for arrears of taxes due said county, viz:
11) Deed to Simon SHUNK for 354 1/2 acres in the name of Jacob BEAM for $12.27.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 5, No. 4, p. 2:
LAND WARRANTS: Somerset County, Survey Book 1:
CASPER HOOVER - 290 3/4 acres located on a branch of Buffalo Lick Creek, in Brothers Valley Twp, Bedford County, adjoining lands of Michael TREYER, Simon SHUNK, Casper HOOVER’s other land, and vacant land, Bedford County. Surveyed 23 Feb 1785 pursuant to a warrant dated 23 Nov 1784.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 5, No. 4, p. 8:
INSOLVENT DEBTORS: Somerset County, 1824
15 Mar 1824. John BRALLIER (debtor) and Jacob SIPE (security) are bound to Joseph HOFFMAN…[long list]…William SHUNK…[list continues]…in the sum of $300. Witness: George ROSS.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 4:
WILL AND ADMINISTRATION ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Will Book 2:
ELIZABETH WEYANT (also WEYAND). Letters of Administration granted 07 May 1821 to Henry WEYAND (husband of the deceased). Bond $2,000. Surety: William SHUNK. Witness John McLURE.
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 5:
ORPHANS COURT ABSTRACTS: Somerset County, Docket 2:
30 Aug 1814. Petition of George ANKENY, agent of Mary PUTNAM (widow and relict of Peter PUTNAM dec’d), requestiong the Court to appoint guardians for the persons and estates of David, Catharine, and Andrew PUTNAM, minor children of Peter PUTNAM, dec’d. The Court appoints William SHUNK and Peter PUTNAM as joint guardians over the said minors until they severally arrive at the age of 14 years.
[I stopped noting William Shunk’s activities with insolvent debtors.]
[I also did not take down several items dealing with a Samuel Shunk who served in Civil War]
“SOMERSET PAST” Vol. 6, No. 4, p. 24:
CIVIL WAR DISCHARGES: Somerset County:
GEORGE SHUNK. Private in Captain Y.H. LAPSLEY’s Co D, 54th Regt of Pa Volunteers. Enrolled 14 Sep 1861. Discharged 16 Aug 1862 at Sir Johns Run, Virginia, by reason of surgeon’s certificate of disability. He was born in Somerset County, is 45 years old, 5’10” high, fair complexion, black eyes, dark hair, and was by occupation, when enrolled, a carpenter. “Can not re-enlist”.
The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Volume XXI -- Number 3 (1960) p. 235-248:
“Annotations to Strassburger and Hinke’s Pennsylvania German Pioneers” by Friedrich Krebs, State Archives, Speyer on the Upper Rhine, West Germany.
p. 246: ‘“Children of WILHELM SCHUNK of Walsheim, district of Homburg, Saar, and his wife CATHARINE SCHWARTZ, namely: JOHANNES, CATHARINA, ELISABETH, MARIA, SIMON, have been in America the past nine or ten years.” Record 18 Oct. 1781.
1820 PA Census Index:
FOUST, HenrySomerset 133 Brothers Valley Twp.
FOUST, JohnSomerset 142 Shade Twp.
FOUST, SallySomerset 146 Stoystown
1810 PA Census Index:
FOUST, AbrahamSomerset 372 Berlin
FOUST, HenrySomerset 377 Brothers Valley Twp.
FOUST, JohnSomerset 372 Berlin
1800 PA Census:
FOUST, AdamSomerset 529 Brothers Valley10001-01101-00also shown as p. 137
FOUST, HenrySomerset 529 Brothers Valley10010-00100-00
FOUST, NicholasSomerset 529 Brothers Valley10001-00001-00
1790 PA Census: Bedford County [Somerset created from Bedford 1795]:
FOUST, Adam1 Male 16+, including head of family[townships not stated]
1 Male <16
3 Females
FOUST, Nicholas1 Male 16+, including head of family
0 Males <16
8 Females
PENNSYLVANIA IN 1780: A Statewide Index of Circa 1780 PA Taxlists:
FOUST, AdamBedford County, Brothers Valley Twp.
FOUST, NicholasBedford County, Brothers Valley Twp.