Journal Report

The Descendants of John Sherbondy (1)



Generation One



1. John SHERBONDY (1)1,2,3,4 was born in Germany.5,6 He was born between 1730 and 1735 in Sherbondyville, France ("When Rolland was in WWII, he actually saw the sign board - Sherbondyville - not spelled that way tho!," birth range was an assumption made by Ches Sherbondy).7,8 He was born in 1735 in France (no source for birth year given).9 He was born in France (he was a "Frenchman").4,10 He was born in France (I remember my father saying his family was French Huegenots and left during the religious persecution in Europe).11 He was born in France (My husband told me his Dad told him, they came to Ft. Wayne, Ind. from France when it was still a fort).12 He married Maria Catharina Bossert (1) (In a deed dated 12 April 1773, Philip Bossert and Evah Catherine Bossert deeded property to their son John Melchor Bossert, "except for 2 acres reserved for their son-in-law, John Sharpienter." Maria Catharina listed in communion records as Cherpantierin, meaning Cherpantier's wife).13,14,10,15,16 He died on 28 Dec 1798 in South Huntington Township, Westmoreland, PA.17,18,19
He was also known as Cherpentier (1).13,14 He resided in prison surrounded by 3 walls and a cliff, Bay of Biscay, France.4,20 He resided in Fort Dearborn.21 He resided Since Fort Dearborn was not built until 1803, then perhaps the Fort he arrived at was "Duquesne" (someone will have to check on the dates of this Fort) in Fort Duquesne (pronounced "Dukane").22 He was also known as Johannes Cherpantier (1).13 As of Feb 1769, he was also known as Johann Cherpantier (1).23 As of Feb 1769, he was also known as Johan Cherpantier (1).24 As of 3 Feb 1769, he was also known as Adam Cherpantier (1) incorrect name.25,26 As of between Nov 1769 and Jan 1772, he was also known as Jean Cherpantier (1).24,23,27 He from Michael Link on 18 May 1771 purchased in 125 Acres near McMichael's Creek, Hamilton Twp, Northampton, PA.28,29,30 As of 1772, he was also known as John Sherbanty (1).31 He lived between 1772 and 1773 in Hamilton Township, Northampton, PA.31,32,33 As of Jan 1772, he was also known as Jean Cherpanthier (1).27 He was given by deed from his parents-in-law Philip and Evah Catherine Bossert on 12 Apr 1773 in two acres, Northampton County, PA.15 As of 12 Apr 1773, he was also known as John Sharpienter (1).15 As of Oct 1773, he was also known as Shepone (1).34 As of between Aug 1774 and May 1784, he was also known as Johann Cherpantier (1).24,23,27 He was a Millwright in 1775.29 He was a soldier of the Revolutionary war.10,20 He resided Resided here at time of Hamilton Twp land sale on 8 Sep 1775 in Chestnut Hill Township, Northampton, PA.28,35 He for 60 pounds to John Huey on 8 Sep 1775 sold in 125 Acres near McMichael's Creek, Hamilton Twp, Northampton, PA.28 As of 8 Sep 1775, he was also known as John Sharpeinter (1).28 As of between 8 Sep 1775 and 1776, he was also known as John Sharbondy (1).28,36 He was taxed for 300 acres (30 cultivated, 5 in grain), 2 horses, 4 head of cattle in 1776 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.36 As of 16 Jan 1778, he was also known as John Sherbandie (1).37,38 He was named as one who took the Oath of Allegiance before John Arndt, esquire on 16 Jan 1778 in Northampton County, PA.37,39 As of 14 May 1778, he was also known as John Sharpentey (1).40,41 He began military service on 14 May 1778 in 8th class, 1st company, 4th Battalion, Militia, Northampton County, PA, under Capt. John Gregory.40,41 He was taxed for 280 acres (20 cleared, 6 in grain), 2 horses, 4 head of cattle in 1779 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.36 As of 1779, he was also known as John Sherbonty (1).42 As of 1779, he was also known as Sraubandy (1).36 He was taxed for 315 acres (15 cleared, 2 in grain), 2 horses, 3 head of cattle in 1780 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.43 As of 1780, he was also known as Jann Sharbondin (1).43 He was taxed for 200 acres (18 cleared), 2 horses, 2 head of cattle and 2 mills in 1782 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.43 As of 1782, he was also known as Johannes Sharbandy (1).43 As of May 1782, he was also known as John Scherpantier (1).44 As of May 1782, he was also known as Johann Scherpantie (1).45 As of 1783, he was also known as John Sharbanty (1).43 He was taxed for 300 acres (36 cleared), 2 horses, 3 head of cattle and 2 mills in 1783 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.43 As of 1784, he was also known as John Sharibanty (1).43 He was taxed for 300 acres (20 cleared, 5 in grain), 2 horses, 3 head of cattle, 3 sheep and 1 mill in 1784 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.43 As of Jun 1784, he was also known as Johann Cherpatier (1).27 He was taxed 1.8.5 British Pounds in 1785 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.46 As of 1785, he was also known as John Shirbondy (1).46 As of between 1785 and 1786, he was also known as John Sherbandy (1).47 As of between 1785 and 1786, he was also known as John Sharbendey (1).47 He lived between 1785 and 1786 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.47,35 He was taxed on 300 acres, 3 horses, 2 head of cattle and 2 mills in 1786 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.46 As of between 1786 and 1787, he was also known as John Sherbanty (1).46 He was taxed for 300 acres, 3 horses, 2 head of cattle, 1 grist mill and 1 saw mill in 1787 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.46 As of 1788, he was also known as John Sharbanty (1).46 He was taxed for 300 acres, 2 horses, 2 head of cattle, 1 grist mill and 1 saw mill in 1788 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.46 He was taxed 18.3 British Pounds for 300 Acres, 2 horses, 3 head of cattle, 1 grist mill and 1 saw mill in 1789 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.46 As of 1789, he was also known as John Sharbondey (1).46 As of 4 Oct 1789, he was also known as Johannes Schererbondi (1).14 He lived in 1790 in Northampton County, PA.48 As of 1790, he was also known as John Sharbandy (1).49 As of 1790, he was also known as John Shiravante (1).48 He was taxed 6.1 British Pounds in 1790 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.49 As of 1792, he was also known as John Sharboundy (1).49 He was a Miller in 1792.29 He was taxed 6.1 British Pounds in 1792 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.49 He for 252 pounds from Frederick Marshall on 23 May 1792 purchased in 336+ Acres of land, Chestnuthill Townshp, Northampton, PA.50,29 As of 23 May 1792, he was also known as John Sherbantie (1).50,51 As of 23 May 1792, he was also known as Jan Sherbentie (1).50 As of Jun 1792, he was also known as Sheepone (1).52 He was taxed 13.0 British Pounds for 300 acres, 4 horses, 3 head of cattle and 1 grist mill in 1793 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.49 As of 1793, he was also known as John Sharbondey (1).49 He was taxed 13.0 British Pounds between 1794 and 1795 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.49 As of between 1794 and 1796, he was also known as John Sharbondy (1).49 He was taxed 10 British Pounds for 300 acres in 1796 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton, PA.49 He for 1,700 pounds to William and John Shepherd on 15 Mar 1796 sold in 336+ Acres, Chestnuthill Twp, Northampton, PA.51 As of 15 Mar 1796, he was also known as John Cherbantier (1).51 As of 15 Mar 1796, he was also known as Jan Cherpantier (1).51 As of 15 Mar 1796, he was also known as Jan Cherpentier (1).51 He lived on 15 Apr 1798 in South Huntington Township, Westmoreland, PA.1,2
Maria Catharina BOSSERT (1)53,54 was born in England (was an "English woman" (proven false)).55,56 She was also known as Bossard (1).16 She was also known as Cherpentier (1).14 She received First Holy Communion in 1769 in Hamilton Township Union Church, Hamilton Township, Northampton, PA (also took communion in 1771, 1772, 1774, 1782 & 1784).57 As of between Feb 1769 and Jun 1784, she was also known as Maria Catharina Cherpantier (1).14,24,23,27 As of Jul 1771, she was also known as Maria Catharin Cherpantier (1).58,59 As of Jan 1772, she was also known as Maria Catharina Cherpanthier (1).27 As of 12 Apr 1773, her married name was Sharpienter (1).15 As of May 1782, she was also known as Maria Catharina Scherpantier (1).44 As of Jun 1784, she was also known as Maria Catharina Cherpatier (1).27 As of 4 Oct 1789, she was also known as Catharina Schererbondi (1).14
Children of John Sherbondy (1) and Maria Catharina Bossert (1) were as follows:

Generation Two



2. Johann Melcher SHERBONDY (11) (the name "Melcher" is a valid and frequently used variant of the name "Melchior." But "Melichor" is definitely a misspelling)70,71,72,73,74 was born in 1764 in PA (Age 86 on 1850 Ohio Census).75 He was born between 1764 and 1767.7 He was born in Feb 1767.76 He was baptized in 1768 in Lutheran-Reformed Church, Hamilton Township, Monroe, PA.77 He was born on 11 Jan 1768 in Hamilton Township, Northampton, PA.78 He was born on 11 Jan 1769 in Hamilton Township, Northampton, PA.79,24,23,27 He was baptized on 3 Feb 1769 in Christ Church Hamilton Square, Hamilton Township, Northampton, PA (baptismal sponsors Johann Melcher Possert and Margrethe Kellerin).14,80,23,81 He married Anna Maria Shupp (11).7,82,83 He died on 15 Dec 1850 in Akron, Summit, OH, at age 81 (Age 83 yrs, 10 mos).84,85,7,86
He was also known as Melchoir Scherbandy (11).82 He was also known as Melchoir Sherbondy (11).7,19 He was also known as Melkiah Sherbondy (11).87 He was also known as Melchior Sherbondy (11).7,88,4,89 He was also known as Melichor Sherbondy (11).1,2 He was also known as Velker (11).90 As of 3 Feb 1769, he was also known as Johann Melcher Cherpantier (11).14,24,23,27 As of Oct 1791, he was also known as Melcher Schwandy (11).91 He lived in 1792 in Westmoreland Co., PA.92 He began military service on 22 Sep 1792 in Jackson's Station under command of Capt. Frederick Tarr.92 He ended military service on 25 Nov 1792.92 As of between 1794 and 1802, he was also known as Melichor Scherbandy (11).93,91 As of between 1795 and 1817, he was also known as Melker Sherbondy (11).1,94,95,96,97 He for 328 pounds 15 shillings on 25 Sep 1795 purchased in 300 acres, S. Huntington Township, Westmoreland, PA.94 As of 1798, he was also known as Melukor Sherbondy (11).1 He lived in 1800 in Westmoreland County, PA.89 He for 32 pounds 10 shillings on 19 Apr 1803 purchased in 53 acres, E. Huntington Township, Westmoreland, PA.95,98,99 As of 19 Apr 1803, he was also known as Melker Sheabondy (11).95 As of 19 Apr 1803, he was also known as Melker Sharbondy (11).95 As of 19 Apr 1803, he was also known as Sharbandy (11).95 He and Anna Maria Shupp (11) lived in 1810 in E. Huntington Township, Westmoreland, PA.100 He from Thomas Rardin & ux on 19 Jun 1810 purchased in unspecified property, S. Huntington Twp, Westmoreland, PA.101 He lived on 4 Jan 1815 in E. Huntington Twp, Westmoreland, PA.102 As of 4 Jan 1815, he was also known as Mulker Shupondy (11).102 He from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on 8 Mar 1816 purchased in 164 acres, E. Huntington Township, Westmoreland, PA.103 As of 21 Feb 1817, he was also known as Melcher Scherbondy (11).104 As of 3 Mar 1817, he was also known as Melcher Shebondy (11).104 He was Democratic-Republican delegate in 1818 in E. Huntington Twp, Westmoreland, PA.105 As of 1827, he was also known as Melchar Sherbondy (11).83 As of 1827, he was also known as Melchor Sherbondy (11).83 He and Anna Maria Shupp (11) for 2,000 U. S. Dollars to John Rute on 2 Apr 1827 sold in 164 acres and 53 acres, E. Huntington Township, Westmoreland, PA.83,106 As of 4 Apr 1827, he was also known as Milchor Sherbondy (11).107 As of 1895, he was also known as Milcha (11).84 As of 1895, he was also known as Melchia Sherbondy (11).84 As of 1895, he was also known as Mechia Sherbondy (11).84
Anna Maria SHUPP (11)93,82,108 was born on 7 Aug 1767 in Moore Township, PA.82 She died in 1846 in E. Huntingdon Township, PA.84,7,82 She was also known as Anna Marie (11).7 She resided in E. Huntingdon Townshp, PA.82 She was also known as Annie (11).7 As of Oct 1791, she was also known as Anna Maria Schwandy (11).91 As of between 1794 and 1800, she was also known as Maria (11).93,89,108 As of Aug 1794, she was also known as Maria Scherbandy (11).91 She lived in 1800 in Westmoreland County, PA.89 As of between 1827 and 1895, she was also known as Mary (11).84,83
Children of Johann Melcher Sherbondy (11) and Anna Maria Shupp (11) were as follows:

3. Johann George SHERBONDY (12)161,162,163 was born between 1765 and 1784.100 He was born on 15 Nov 1769 in Hamilton Township, Northampton, PA.13,163,14,24,23,27 He was baptized on 22 Nov 1769 in Christ Church Hamilton Square, Hamilton Township, Northampton, PA (baptismal sponsors Georg Hartlieb and wife Margrethe Catharina).14,164,23,165 He married Maria Smail (12).163,19,104,166,167 He died before 21 Feb 1817.19,168 He died on 3 Mar 1817 in So. Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland, PA, at age 47.169,163,104 He died before 7 Mar 1817 in S. Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland, PA.170
He was also known as John Georg (12).75 He was also known as John George (12).115 He was also known as Georg (12).93,108 He was also known as Geo (12).4 He was also known as George Wallace Sherbondy (12).171,172,20 As of 1769, he was also known as Johann Georg Cherpantier (12).13,14,24,23 As of 1769, he was also known as Johann George Cherpantier (12).27 As of between 1794 and 1805, he was also known as George Sherbondy (12).1,2,163,19,173,170,166 He lived before 6 Dec 1794 in Chestnuthill Township, Northampton County, PA.173 He for 500 pounds from Henry Hufman on 6 Dec 1794 purchased in 199 acres of land, S. Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland County, PA.174,107 As of between 1796 and 16 Jun 1799, he was also known as Georg Scherbandy (12).93,108,91 He from Fredrich Matzger on 8 Jun 1804 purchased in S. Huntington Twp, Westmoreland, PA.175 He and Maria Smail (12) for 799 pounds to Mathias Bordsfield on 9 May 1805 sold in 2 tracts of land of 150 acres and 43 acres, S. Huntington Twp, Westmoreland, PA.176,166 He and Maria Smail (12) lived in 1810 in Westmoreland County, PA.100 As of 31 Oct 1813, he was also known as Schebandy (12).93 He lived on 2 Oct 1816 in 50 Acres, Westmoreland County, PA (Land Warrant).177 As of 1817, he was also known as George Shebondy (12).178,104 As of 21 Feb 1817, he was also known as George Scherbondy (12).104 He lived on 19 May 1817 in 200 A, Westmoreland County, PA (Land Warrant).179
Maria SMAIL (12)75,172,180,20 was born between 1765 and 1784.100 She was born on 12 Oct 1773 in PA (Age at death 81 yrs 9 mos 4 days, age 76 on the 1850 census).181,182,10 She was born on 5 Nov 1774.163 She died on 16 Jul 1855 in Kosciusko County, IN, at age 81 (Age 81 yrs 9 mos 4 days).163,181 She was buried in 1855 in Franklin Cemetery, Silver Lake (near), IN.163 She was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Seward Twp., Kosciusko, IN (Row 10, 5).181 She was also known as Maria Tarr (12).180,20 She was also known as Francy (12).115,75 She was also known as Maria (12).93,108 She was also known as Ann Marie (12).115 As of Jun 1799, she was also known as Maria Scherbandy (12).91 As of 21 Feb 1817, she was also known as Mary Scherbondy (12).104 She resided between 1820 and 1821 in S. Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland, PA.183 As of between 1820 and 1821, she was also known as "Widow" Sherbondy (12).184 She resided in 1826 in Wayne County, OH.185 She resided in 1830 in Wayne County, OH.163 She in 1834 purchased in land, Westmoreland County, PA.186 She resided in 1840 in Wooster, Wayne, OH.187 She resided On chattle tax list, 1 cow in 1844 in Wooster, Wayne, OH.163 She resided Chattle tax list, 2 cattle in 1845 in Wooster, Wayne, OH.163 She to Reazin Glass in 1847 sold in land, Wooster, Wayne, OH.163 She resided in 1850 in Warsaw, Kosciusko, IN.182 As of 1850, she was also known as Mary Sherbundy (12).182 As of between 1850 and 1855, she was also known as Mary A. Sherbondy (12).188,181,163,189
Children of Johann George Sherbondy (12) and Maria Smail (12) were as follows: