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Catherine Hilliard 1782–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1782

Birth Location: Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 14 March 1865

Death Location: Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Peter Hilgert

Mother: Elizabeth Emrich

Spouse(s): Christian *

Children(s): Abraham Mensch, Anna Mench, Sarah Mench, Philip Mench, Anna Mensch, Christina Mensch, Elizabeth Mench, Peter Mensch, John Mensch, Sara Mensch, Catharine Mensch, Barbara Mensch

Catherine Hilliard was born in 1782 in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Peter Hilgert And Elizabeth Emrich. In 1805, Catherine Hilliard resided in Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Catherine Hilliard married Christian Mensch, and had children including Abraham Mensch, Anna Maria Mench, Anna Mensch, Barbara Mensch, Catharine Mensch, Christina Mensch, Elizabeth Catherine Johnson Mench, John Mensch, Peter Mensch, Philip Mench, Sara Anna Mensch, Sarah Ann Mench. Catherine Hilliard passed away in 1865 in Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Catherine Hilliard was born in 1782 in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Peter Hilgert And Elizabeth Emrich.
  • In 1805, Catherine Hilliard resided in Lehigh, Pennsylvania.
  • Catherine Hilliard married Christian Mensch, and had children including Abraham Mensch, Anna Maria Mench, Anna Mensch, Barbara Mensch, Catharine Mensch, Christina Mensch, Elizabeth Catherine Johnson Mench, John Mensch, Peter Mensch, Philip Mench, Sara Anna Mensch, Sarah Ann Mench.
  • Catherine Hilliard passed away in 1865 in Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Hilgert
1754–1834
Birth Location: Upper Mt Bethel Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania,USA
PH
Elizabeth Emrich
1760–1840
Birth Location: Upper Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania
EE

Spouses(s)

Christian *
1778–1841
Birth Location: Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
C*

Children(s)

Abraham Mensch
1801–1860
Birth Location: Upper Mt. Bethel Twp., Northampton County PA
AM
Anna Mench
1821–1898
Birth Location: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
AM
Sarah Mench
1825–1888
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
SM
Philip Mench
1818–1876
Birth Location: Mount Bethel, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
PM
Anna Mensch
1815–1901
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
AM
Christina Mensch
1807–1878
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
CM
Elizabeth Mench
1805–1849
Birth Location: –
EM
Peter Mensch
1800–1882
Birth Location: Mount Bethel, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
PM
John Mensch
1803–1855
Birth Location: Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
JM
Sara Mensch
1813–1814
Birth Location: Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
SM
Catharine Mensch
1811–1811
Birth Location: Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
CM
Barbara Mensch
1808–
Birth Location: Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
BM

Catherine Hilliard's Ancestors

Self
Catherine Hilliard
1782–1865
Birth Place: Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Peter Hilgert
1754–1834
Upper Mt Bethel Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania,USA
Elizabeth Emrich
1760–1840
Upper Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Johann (Franz Hilliard) (Hilgert)
1721–1797
Argenstein, Marburg-Biedenkopfer Landkreis, Hessen, Germany
Anna (Christina) Mauney
1724–1797
Anltweiler,(now Bas Rhine) Nassau Saarwarden, Alsace Lorraine, (now France) Germany
Johann (Jacob Emmerich) ll
1728–1797
Gauersheim, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Anna (Elizabeth) Buss
1740–1782
Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Johannes ***
1689–1722
Maria (Hilliard)
1686–1722
Hans II
1691–1764
Johannes Emmerich
1690–1735
Maria Hintelangs
1696–1749
Johann Buss
1710–1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Hilgert
1665–1735
Anna **
1670–1725
Johann MAUS
1653–
Maria Melchers
1666–
Hans Sr
1663–1725
Agnes Birklein
1664–1728
Johann (Hintelangs)
1670–1740
Anna Baurey
1680–1750
Philippi Ehrstein
1699–1812
Ursula Ehrstein
1697–1801

Catherine Hilliard's Descendants

1.
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Catherine Hilliard (17 Aug 1782–14 March 1865) m. Christian (Mensch) * (5 Jan 1778–14 Oct 1841)
  1. 1. Abraham Mensch 1801–1860 m. Elizabeth (Van) Vliet 1811–1851
    1. 1. Hilliard Mench 1846–1915 m. Mary (E) Davis 1852–1880
      1. 1. Nellie (Agnes) Wisdom 1875–1933 m. Burton Wisdom 1865–1943
        1. 1. Mary (Eloise “May”) Wisdom 1892–1949 m. Albert Wright' 1877–1942
        2. 2. Edna (Isabelle) Wisdom 1894–1952 m. James (" Alfred") Straughan 1891–1975
        3. 3. Esther (Valentine) Wisdom 1899–1985 m. Max Brown 1899–1988
        4. 4. Hubert (Burten) Wisdom 1913–1985
      2. 2. Caroline (E.) Mench 1869–
      3. 3. Elva (E.) Mench 1872–
      4. 4. Daisey Mench 1877–
    2. 2. John (Milton Mench) * 1837–1915 m. Mary (A) Underwood 1840–1908
      1. 1. George (Sherman) Mench 1866–1925 m. Esther (Anna) Frazee 1893–1948
        1. 1. Georgia (M) Taylor 1915–2004
    3. 3. Joanna Mench 1847–1932
      1. 1. Herbert (Lee Finch) * 1879–1921
        1. 1. Benjamin (M Finch) * 1906–1968
  2. 2. Anna (Maria) Mench 1821–1898
  3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Mench 1825–1888
  4. 4. Philip Mench 1818–1876
  5. 5. Anna Mensch 1815–1901
    1. 1. William (John) Wagoner 1837–1911
      1. 1. Walter (Richard) Wagoner 1870–1924
        1. 1. Olan (Percy) Wagoner 1896–1971 m. Martha (E) Hatfield 1896–1966
        2. 2. Leo (Clinton) Wagoner 1899–1958
  6. 6. Christina Mensch 1807–1878
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Catherine (Johnson)) Mench 1805–1849 m. Christian Hester 1799–1880
    1. 1. William Hester 1842–1908
      1. 1. Ida (Amelia) Umstead 1866–1936
        1. 1. Simon (Meryl) Umstead 1898–1954
    2. 2. Christian (M.) Hester 1837–1921 m. Sarah (Melinda) Morrison 1840–1892
      1. 1. Mary (Belle) Hester 1861–1954 m. William (Henry) Russell 1856–1922
        1. 1. Harvey (Harold) Russell 1891–1959
        2. 2. Alvena (R) Cross 1896–
    3. 3. Catherine Hester 1829–1911
      1. 1. Elizabeth Lunger 1851–1936
        1. 1. Lloyd (Calvin) Lunger 1886–1954
    4. 4. Henry Hester 1844–1921
    5. 5. Philip (C.) Hester 1826–1864 m. Caroline Hester 1832–
    6. 6. Abraham Hester 1830–1902
    7. 7. Sylvester Hester 1828–1893
    8. 8. Ephraim Hester 1839–1921
    9. 9. Lucinda (Amelia Lucy) Hester 1835–1863
    10. 10. Daniel Hester 1847–1920
    11. 11. Caroline Hester 1832– m. Philip (C.) Hester 1826–1864
    12. 12. Curliner Hester 1832–
  8. 8. Peter Mensch 1800–1882
  9. 9. John Mensch 1803–1855
  10. 10. Sara (Anna) Mensch 1813–1814
  11. 11. Catharine Mensch 1811–1811
  12. 12. Barbara Mensch 1808–

Catherine Hilliard's Timeline

10 Records

1782
17 Aug 1782
Birth of Catherine Hilliard in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
1782
23 Aug 1782
Catherine Hilliard was baptized in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1805
21 Feb 1805
Age 23
Catherine Hilliard resided here in Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Lehigh, Pennsylvania
1818
1818
Age 36
Catherine Hilliard resided here in Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 38
Catherine Hilliard resided here in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 68
Catherine Hilliard resided here in Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1856
1856
Age 74
Catherine Hilliard resided here in Van Buren, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Van Buren, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 78
Catherine Hilliard resided here in Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1865
14 March 1865
Age 83
Death of Catherine Hilliard in Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, United States
Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, United States
1866
21 Apr 1866
Age 84
Catherine Hilliard - Probate in Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1782
    Event Place: Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 793
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 24; Family History Library Film:
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 348; Page: 40b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1782
    Event Place: Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 793

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1805
    Event Place: Lehigh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1782-1856: Christ Lutheran Congregation

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax Records, The Bucks County Historical Society; Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tax Records, 1782-1860; Collection: Title No. 102; Roll Number: 14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 370; NARA Roll: M33_105; Image: 229

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 348; Page: 40b

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Van Buren, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Michigan, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 24; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 March 1865
    Event Place: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1834-1900, Some to 1944; Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Calhoun County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1866
    Event Place: Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1834-1900, Some to 1944; Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Calhoun County)
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