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Personal data Adam Geitgey 

  • He was born on March 21, 1798 in W. Buffalo Twp., Northumberland Co., PA.
  • Census in the year 1850, Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., OH.Source 1
  • (Alt. Birth) on February 17, 1798 in W. Buffalo Twp., Union Co., PA.
  • (Alt. Birth) on March 23, 1798 in W. Buffalo Twp., Union Co., PA.
  • He died on July 19, 1892 in Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., OH, he was 94 years old.
  • He is buried on July 21, 1892 in Hermans Cem., Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., OH.
  • This information was last updated on September 30, 2019.

Household of Adam Geitgey

He is married to Nancy Shearer.

They got married on July 27, 1826 at Wayne Co., OH, he was 28 years old.

Adam Geitgey oo Nancy Shearer

Marriage source: Author: Klaus, Terry, Title: «u»The Family Alwood«/u», (Publication location: Crescent City, CA, Publisher: T.K., Publication date: June MCMXCI), pg 144, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.

Author: Bednarz, Barbara, Title: "My Bergren, Hansen, Melhus and Thysell Families from the USA Norway and Sweden," (Publication location unknown, Publisher: WorldConnect at RootsWeb.com, Publication date: ii Dec MMV), Repository: The Cloud

Link: http://wc.rootsweb.com

"... Adam GEITGEY II ... Change Date: 28 Jan 2003 ...

Marriage 1 Nancy SHEARER ... Married: 26 Jul 1826 in Wayne, Ohio
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Child(ren):

  1. Samuel Geitgey  1831-1891 


Notes about Adam Geitgey

Adam Geitgey

Source: Author: Klaus, Terry, Title: The Family Alwood, (Publication location: Sacramento CA, Publisher: T.K., Publication date: June MCMXCI), pg. 144, Repository: Dallas TX Pub. Lib.

Author: Bednarz, Barbara, Title: "My Bergren, Hansen, Melhus and Thysell Families from the USA Norway and Sweden," (Publication location unknown, Publisher: WorldConnect at RootsWeb.com, Publication date: ii Dec MMV), Repository: The Cloud

Link: http://wc.rootsweb.com

"... Adam GEITGEY II ... Sex: M Birth: 23 March 1797 or 19 February 1798 in Union, Pennsylvania Death: 19 Jul 1892 in Franklin Township, Wayne, Ohio ... Change Date: 28 Jan 2003 ...

Father: (Johann) Adam GEITGEY I b: 15 Jul 1762 in Marlborough Twp, Montgomery, Pa
Mother: Margaret b: 1770 in Pennsylvania

Marriage 1 Nancy SHEARER b: 1 Oct 1802/1803 in Wayne, Ohio Married: 26 Jul 1826 in Wayne, Ohio

Children

1. Catherine GEITGEY b: May 1827 in Franklin Township, Wayne, Ohio
2. John GEITGEY b: 10 Oct 1828 in Ohio
3. Samuel GEITGEY b: 8 Mar 1831 in Franklin Township, Wayne, Ohio
4. Adam GEITGEY III b: 26 Jun 1833 in Franklin Township, Wayne, Ohio
5. Jacob GEITGEY b: 1834 in Ohio
6. Elizabeth GEITGEY b: Sep 1835
7. Nancy GEITGEY b: 1837"

Author: NN (family name not given), Brenda, Title: "Adam Geitgey, Sr," (Publication location: Wooster, OH, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: x Sept MMX), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58460701/adam-geitgey

"Photo[graph of his stone] added by brenda
Added [photograph of his obituary] by Denise

Adam Geitgey, Sr Birth 21 Mar 1798 Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA Death 19 Jul 1892 (aged 94) Franklin Township, Wayne County, Ohio, USA Burial Hermans Cemetery Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA Memorial ID 58460701

DEATH OF ADAM GEITGEY, SR

Adam Geitgey, Sr. died on Tuesday July 19th, at the home of his son, Adam Getgey, Jr. in Franklin township, 4 miles south-east of Wooster. He was born in Northumberland county, Pa. March 21, 1798, making him in his 94th year of age.

He came to Wayne county in the year 1816 when 18 years old. In 1822 he purchased a farm of 160 acres in Franklin township, on which he located and resided to the day of his death. In 1826 he was married to Miss Nancy Shearer. He was the father of eight children, four sons and four daughters, three of whom survive him viz: Mrs. Catherine Bucher, of Illinois; Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence, of near Fort Wayne, Ind.; and Mr. Adam Geitgey, Jr., of Wayne county, O. His wife also preceded him to the grave 55 years. He was a man of industrious and economical habits and a strong vigorous constitution. Throughout his long life he was a man much esteemed for his rectitude of character and excellent qualities as a neighbor and citizen.

The funeral services were conducted at his late residence on Thursday, the 21st, by Rev. I.J. Miller, after which his remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife in the old cemetery in Franklin township. Thus has passed away another of the pioneers of Wayne county, reminding all that death will come.

Family Members
Spouse

Nancy Shearer Geitgey 1802-1837

Children

Infant Son Geitgey
Catherine Geitgey Bucher 1827-1903
Samuel Geitgey 1831-1891
Adam Geitgey 1833-1902
Elizabeth Geitgey Lawrence 1835-1921

Maintained by: Denise Originally Created by: brenda Added: 10 Sep 2010 Find A Grave Memorial 58460701"

Chiseled into his stone: ADAM GEITGEY SR DIED JULY 19, 1892 AGED 94Y. 3M. 28D. GEITGEY"

Calculating his date of birth from the 2 variables chiseled into his stone, a date of birth = Wednesday, 21 Mar. 1798 would be found. - D. A. Navorska - xxx Sept MMXIX - in proximo Grove, OK.

The text of the obituary from the Wayne County Democrat 27 July 1892, page 3:

"Death of Adam Geitgey, Sr.

Adam Geitgey, St. died Tuesday, July 19h, at the home of his son, Adam Geitgey, Jr. in Franklin township, 4 miles south-west of Wooster. He was born in Northumberland county, Pa., March 21, 1798, making him in his 94th year of his age.

He came to Wayne county in the year 1816 when18 years old. In 1822 he purchased a farm of 1«u»0«/u»0 acres in Franklin township on which he located and resided to the day of his death. In 1826 he was married to Miss Nancy Shearer. He was the father of eight children, four sons and four daughters, three of whom survive him, viz. Mrs. Catherine Bucher, of Illinois; Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence of near Fort Wayne, Ind.; and Mr. Adam Geitey, Jr. of Wayne county, O. His wife also preceded him to the grave 55 years. He was a man of industrious and econimical habits and a strong vigorous constitution. Throughout his long life he was a man much esteemed for his rectitude and character and excellent qualities as a neighbor and citizen.

The funeral services were conducted at his late residence on Thursday, the 21st, by Rev. I. J. Miller, after which his remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife in the old cemetery in Franklin township. Thus has passed away another of the pioneers of Wayne county, reminding all that death will come."

Note: Union County, PA came into existence 22 Mar 1813, formed from Northumberland County. - D. A. Navorska - xxx Sept MMXIX - in proximo Grove, OK.

Author: NN (anonymous), Title: "MyHeritage Record Matches," (Publication location unknown, Publisher: MyHeritage.com, Publication date: xxix Sept MMXIX)

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In Ohio Newspapers, 1793-2009:
The Wayne County Democrat - Apr 2 1902 Text: "afternoon. Interment in Wooster cemetery. Adam Adam Geitgey died very suddenly last Thursday at his home four miles south of Wooster. He had not been ln very good health for several months, but had worked all ..."
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Adam Geitgey

Adam Geitgey
1798-1892

1826

Nancy Shearer
1803-1837

Samuel Geitgey
1831-1891

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Historical events

Birthday March 21, 1798

  • The temperature on March 21, 1798 was about 4.0 °C. Wind direction mainly east-northeast. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
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    De Republiek der Verenigde Nederlanden werd in 1794-1795 door de Fransen veroverd onder leiding van bevelhebber Charles Pichegru (geholpen door de Nederlander Herman Willem Daendels); de verovering werd vergemakkelijkt door het dichtvriezen van de Waterlinie; Willem V moest op 18 januari 1795 uitwijken naar Engeland (en van daaruit in 1801 naar Duitsland); de patriotten namen de macht over van de aristocratische regenten en proclameerden de Bataafsche Republiek; op 16 mei 1795 werd het Haags Verdrag gesloten, waarmee ons land een vazalstaat werd van Frankrijk; in 3.1796 kwam er een Nationale Vergadering; in 1798 pleegde Daendels een staatsgreep, die de unitarissen aan de macht bracht; er kwam een nieuwe grondwet, die een Vertegenwoordigend Lichaam (met een Eerste en Tweede Kamer) instelde en als regering een Directoire; in 1799 sloeg Daendels bij Castricum een Brits-Russische invasie af; in 1801 kwam er een nieuwe grondwet; bij de Vrede van Amiens (1802) kreeg ons land van Engeland zijn koloniën terug (behalve Ceylon); na de grondwetswijziging van 1805 kwam er een raadpensionaris als eenhoofdig gezag, namelijk Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck (van 31 oktober 1761 tot 25 maart 1825).
  • In the year 1798: Source: Wikipedia
    • February 20 » Louis-Alexandre Berthier removes Pope Pius VI from power.
    • June 12 » Irish Rebellion of 1798: Battle of Ballynahinch.
    • June 21 » Irish Rebellion of 1798: The British Army defeats Irish rebels at the Battle of Vinegar Hill.
    • July 11 » The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War.
    • August 27 » Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the Battle of Castlebar, part of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, resulting in the creation of the French puppet Republic of Connacht.
    • November 28 » Trade between the United States and modern-day Uruguay begins when John Leamy's frigate John arrives in Montevideo.

Day of marriage July 27, 1826

  • The temperature on July 27, 1826 was about 17.0 °C. Wind direction mainly north-northwest. Weather type: half bewolkt. Source: KNMI
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    De Republiek der Verenigde Nederlanden werd in 1794-1795 door de Fransen veroverd onder leiding van bevelhebber Charles Pichegru (geholpen door de Nederlander Herman Willem Daendels); de verovering werd vergemakkelijkt door het dichtvriezen van de Waterlinie; Willem V moest op 18 januari 1795 uitwijken naar Engeland (en van daaruit in 1801 naar Duitsland); de patriotten namen de macht over van de aristocratische regenten en proclameerden de Bataafsche Republiek; op 16 mei 1795 werd het Haags Verdrag gesloten, waarmee ons land een vazalstaat werd van Frankrijk; in 3.1796 kwam er een Nationale Vergadering; in 1798 pleegde Daendels een staatsgreep, die de unitarissen aan de macht bracht; er kwam een nieuwe grondwet, die een Vertegenwoordigend Lichaam (met een Eerste en Tweede Kamer) instelde en als regering een Directoire; in 1799 sloeg Daendels bij Castricum een Brits-Russische invasie af; in 1801 kwam er een nieuwe grondwet; bij de Vrede van Amiens (1802) kreeg ons land van Engeland zijn koloniën terug (behalve Ceylon); na de grondwetswijziging van 1805 kwam er een raadpensionaris als eenhoofdig gezag, namelijk Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck (van 31 oktober 1761 tot 25 maart 1825).
  • In the year 1826: Source: Wikipedia
    • January 30 » The Menai Suspension Bridge, considered the world's first modern suspension bridge, connecting the Isle of Anglesey to the north West coast of Wales, is opened.
    • February 24 » The signing of the Treaty of Yandabo marks the end of the First Anglo-Burmese War.
    • April 1 » Samuel Morey received a patent for a compressionless "Gas or Vapor Engine".
    • April 10 » The 10,500 inhabitants of the Greek town of Missolonghi begin leaving the town after a year's siege by Turkish forces. Very few of them survive.
    • June 21 » Maniots defeat Egyptians under Ibrahim Pasha in the Battle of Vergas.
    • December 24 » The Eggnog Riot at the United States Military Academy begins that night, wrapping up the following morning.

Day of death July 19, 1892

  • The temperature on July 19, 1892 was about 13.9 °C. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 84%. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • Regentes Emma (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1898 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from August 21, 1891 to May 9, 1894 the cabinet Van Tienhoven, with Mr. G. van Tienhoven (unie-liberaal) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1892: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 5.1 million citizens.
    • March 18 » Former Governor General Lord Stanley pledges to donate a silver challenge cup as an award for the best hockey team in Canada; it was later named after him as the Stanley Cup.
    • July 6 » Three thousand eight hundred striking steelworkers engage in a day-long battle with Pinkerton agents during the Homestead Strike, leaving ten dead and dozens wounded.
    • September 9 » Amalthea, third moon of Jupiter is discovered by Edward Emerson Barnard.
    • October 13 » Edward Emerson Barnard discovers first comet discovered by photographic means.
    • October 21 » Opening ceremonies for the World's Columbian Exposition are held in Chicago, though because construction was behind schedule, the exposition did not open until May 1, 1893.
    • October 26 » Ida B. Wells publishes Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases.

Day of burial July 21, 1892

  • The temperature on July 21, 1892 was about 14.6 °C. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 82%. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • Regentes Emma (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1898 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from August 21, 1891 to May 9, 1894 the cabinet Van Tienhoven, with Mr. G. van Tienhoven (unie-liberaal) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1892: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 5.1 million citizens.
    • April 15 » The General Electric Company is formed.
    • June 11 » The Limelight Department, one of the world's first film studios, is officially established in Melbourne, Australia.
    • July 6 » Three thousand eight hundred striking steelworkers engage in a day-long battle with Pinkerton agents during the Homestead Strike, leaving ten dead and dozens wounded.
    • July 26 » Dadabhai Naoroji is elected as the first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain.
    • August 4 » The father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden are found murdered in their Fall River, Massachusetts home. She was tried and acquitted for the crimes a year later.
    • December 17 » First issue of Vogue is published.


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