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Barbara Hershey 1767–1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Sep 1767

Birth Location: Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 04 Feb 1848

Death Location: Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Hershey

Mother: Elizabeth Warner

Spouse(s): Samuel Bechtel

Children(s): Sarah BECHTEL

The story of Barbara Hershey began in 1767 in Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1847, Barbara Hershey resided in Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Barbara Hershey married Samuel Bechtel, and had children including Sarah Bechtel. Barbara Hershey passed away in 1848 in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Barbara Hershey began in 1767 in Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1847, Barbara Hershey resided in Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
  • Barbara Hershey married Samuel Bechtel, and had children including Sarah Bechtel.
  • Barbara Hershey passed away in 1848 in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hershey
1742–1794
Birth Location: Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States
JH
Elizabeth Warner
1736–1790
Birth Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
EW

Spouses(s)

Samuel Bechtel
1764–1842
Birth Location: York, Pennsylvania, United States
SB

Children(s)

Sarah BECHTEL
1808–1886
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
SB

Barbara Hershey's Ancestors

Self
Barbara Hershey
1767–1848
Birth Place: Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Bomberger Hershey
1742–1794
Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Warner
1736–1790
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Grandparents
Andrew Hershey
1702–1897
Switzerland
Joseph Werner
1715–1746
Rohrbach (A. Sinsheim), Baden, Germany
Barbara Rauh
1716–1746
Heidenheim, Heuchlingen, Hohenmemmingen u. Oa, Württemberg, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Christoph Werner
1685–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Barbara Hershey's Descendants

1.
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Barbara Hershey (04 Sep 1767–04 Feb 1848) m. Samuel Bechtel (1764–4 July 1842)
  1. 1. Sarah BECHTEL 1808–1886 m. Issac Burkert 1810–1881 m. Isaac Burkert 1813–1881
    1. 1. Abraham Burkett 1833–1900
      1. 1. Jesse (Andrew) Burkett 1866–1921 m. Mary (A.) Bauer 1867–1963
        1. 1. Herald (A) Burkett 1897–1991 m. Alice Burkett 1905–1990
        2. 2. Walter (A.) Burket 1901–1987 m. Catherine (Anna) Voigtsberger 1908–1984 m. Irene Burkett 1899–1982
    2. 2. Joseph ((BURKET \ BURKERT)) BURKETT 1834–1903 m. Catherine (Ann) Burkert 1831–1885
      1. 1. Sylvester (Grant) Burkett 1869–1930 m. Leona (B) Burkett 1883–
        1. 1. Evelyn Burkett 1910–1972
        2. 2. Kathryn Burkett 1914–
      2. 2. George (W) Burkert 1857–1912 m. Mary Burkett 1864–
        1. 1. Martha Burkett 1895–
        2. 2. Paul Burkett 1898–
        3. 3. Ralph (L.) Burkert 1887–
      3. 3. Cora (E.) Burkert 1875–1885
      4. 4. Minnie (Belle) Sibrel 1861–1933
        1. 1. Murrel ("Merle-Murriel" S. (SIBRELL)) SIBREL 1895–1970
      5. 5. John (F.) Burkett 1859–1923
        1. 1. Leon (M.) Burkett 1893–
        2. 2. Jesse Burket 1881–
        3. 3. Carney Burket 1889–1947
      6. 6. Lovia (May) Fry 1871–1947
      7. 7. Charles (W.) Burkert 1866–1918 m. Lottie Burket 1872–1905 m. Susie Fike 1871–
        1. 1. Glenn (Wesley) Burkett 1893–1937 m. Glenn Burkett 1892–
    3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Burket 1847–

Barbara Hershey's Timeline

4 Records

1767
04 Sep 1767
Birth of Barbara Hershey in Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States
1847
Abt 1847
Age 80
Barbara Hershey resided here in Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1847
26 May 1847
Age 80
Barbara Hershey - Probate in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1848
04 Feb 1848
Age 81
Death of Barbara Hershey in Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Sep 1767
    Event Place: Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: York County, Pennsylvania, 1801-53: Trinity Reformed Church

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1847
    Event Place: Manor, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: York County, Pennsylvania Wills

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Feb 1848
    Event Place: Heidelberg, York, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 26 May 1847
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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