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Peter Schell 1802–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1802

Birth Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 5 Jul 1886

Death Location: Attica Township,Lapeer County,Michigan

Father: None None

Mother: Delia Casler*

Spouse(s): Mary Hebner

Children(s): Henry Moran, Teresa Schell, Washington Schell, Elizabeth Baker, Henry Schell, Mark Schell, Catherine Schell, Mary Schell, Matilda Scott, Dennis Schell, David Schell, Harriet Schell, George Shell

Peter Schell was born in 1802 in Markham, Ontario, Canada, the child of Delia Casler. In 1850, Peter Schell resided in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan. In 1860, Peter Schell resided in Burtchville, St Clair, Michigan, United States. Peter Schell married Mary Hebner, and had children including Catherine Schell, David Schell, Dennis Henry Schell, Elizabeth A Baker, George Alexander Shell, Harriet Schell, Henry Schell, Henry Shell Moran, Mark Schell, Mary Jane Schell, Matilda Scott, Teresa Schell, Washington Schell. Peter Schell passed away in 1886 in Attica Township,Lapeer County,Michigan.

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Biography

  • Peter Schell was born in 1802 in Markham, Ontario, Canada, the child of Delia Casler.
  • In 1850, Peter Schell resided in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan.
  • In 1860, Peter Schell resided in Burtchville, St Clair, Michigan, United States.
  • Peter Schell married Mary Hebner, and had children including Catherine Schell, David Schell, Dennis Henry Schell, Elizabeth A Baker, George Alexander Shell, Harriet Schell, Henry Schell, Henry Shell Moran, Mark Schell, Mary Jane Schell, Matilda Scott, Teresa Schell, Washington Schell.
  • Peter Schell passed away in 1886 in Attica Township,Lapeer County,Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

None None
1770–1845
Birth Location: Shell S Bush, Tryon, NY
Delia Casler*
1776–1842
Birth Location: German Flats,New York
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Spouses(s)

Mary Hebner
1809–1874
Birth Location: Markham Twp, Ontario, Canada
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Children(s)

Henry Moran
1863–
Birth Location: Michigan
HM
Teresa Schell
1851–1918
Birth Location: Worth Township,Sanilac County,Michigan
TS
Washington Schell
1848–1903
Birth Location: Worth,Sanilac Co. Michigan,Usa
WS
Elizabeth Baker
1845–1878
Birth Location: Worth Township,Sanilac County,Michigan
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Henry Schell
1843–1845
Birth Location: Worth Township,Sanilac County,Michigan
HS
Mark Schell
1840–1842
Birth Location: Markham Township,York County,Ontario
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Catherine Schell
1838–1887
Birth Location: Markham Township,York County,Ontario
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Mary Schell
1836–
Birth Location: Markham Township,York County,Ontario
MS
Matilda Scott
1834–1890
Birth Location: Markham Township,York County,Ontario
MS
Dennis Schell
1832–1907
Birth Location: Markham Township,York County,Ontario
DS
David Schell
1830–1851
Birth Location: Markham Township,York County,Ontario
DS
Harriet Schell
1829–1829
Birth Location: Markham Township,York County,Ontario
HS
George Shell
1827–1904
Birth Location: Markham Township,York County,Ontario
GS

Peter Schell's Ancestors

Self
Peter Schell
1802–1886
Birth Place: Markham, Ontario, Canada
Parents
1770–1845
Shell S Bush, Tryon, NY
Delia Casler*
1776–1842
German Flats,New York
Grandparents
Hannes (Krist) Schell
1725–1782
Stuttgart, Germany
Marie (Elizabeth) Schell
1735–1790
German Flatts, Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
Johannes Kesslar
1740–1805
of,Herkimer,New York
Elisabeth Petrie
1745–
Stone Arabia, Montgomery, NY
Great-Grandparents
Johann Schell
1700–1747
Anna *
1698–1789
Johan Petri
1689–1770
Cordelia Demuth*
1690–1782
John Kessler
1716–1781
Anna Folts
1721–1752
Johann Petrie
1723–1783
Maria Demuth
1725–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christ Schell
1662–1745
Anna Mann
1665–1740
Christoffel Zehrung
1660–1714
Elisabeth
1675–1714
Johan Petrie
1662–1770
Anna Ringh
1664–1710
Jacob Demuth*
1650–1723
Anna Thonius*
1650–1723
Johannes Kessler
1686–1762
UNKNOWN Margaret
1686–
Melchert Folts
1685–1759
Johan Petri
1689–1770
Cordelia Demuth*
1690–1782
Dietrich Demuth
1696–1743
Gertrude Petrie
1699–1796

Peter Schell's Descendants

1.
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Peter Schell (16 Oct 1802–5 Jul 1886) m. Mary Hebner (24 May 1809–24 Aug 1874)
  1. 1. Henry (Shell) Moran 1863–
    1. 1. Elsie Moran 1897–
  2. 2. Teresa Schell 1851–1918 m. Irvin Batchelor 1848–
    1. 1. Frank (D.) Batchelor 1888–
    2. 2. Ella (Blanche) Batchelor 1885–
    3. 3. Maude (A.) Batchelor 1883–
    4. 4. Mary (Etta) Batchelor 1880–
      1. 1. Chester (Earl) Koyl 1899–
      2. 2. Isla (May) Koyl 1898–
    5. 5. Burton (Lee) Batchelor 1878–1943 m. Elma (Mae) Delorge –1951
      1. 1. Capitola Batchelor –1951 m. Myron (D.) McIntyre –1976
    6. 6. William (H.) Batchelor 1876–1964
      1. 1. George (H.) Batchelor 1900–
      2. 2. Bertha (M.) Batchelor 1899–
    7. 7. Dennis (A.) Batchelor 1874–
    8. 8. George (M.) Batchelor 1872– m. Edith Baker 1864–1932
      1. 1. Emil (G.) Batchelor 1902–
      2. 2. Arthur (E.) Batchelor 1898–
      3. 3. Charles (L.) Batchelor 1894–
    9. 9. Lillie (M.) Batchelor 1870–
      1. 1. Eve (Maude) Chapin 1907–1907
  3. 3. Washington Schell 1848–1903 m. Sarah (Jane) Groat 1850–
    1. 1. Vera (Ruth) Schell 1893–
    2. 2. Myron (Hubert) Schell 1876–
    3. 3. Mary (Amelia) Schell 1876–
    4. 4. Effie (May) Schell 1875–1877
  4. 4. Elizabeth (A.) Baker 1845–1878 m. George (L.) Baker 1841–
    1. 1. Henry Baker 1875–1919
    2. 2. Martin Baker 1869–
    3. 3. Edith Baker 1864–1932 m. George (M.) Batchelor 1872–
  5. 5. Henry Schell 1843–1845
  6. 6. Mark Schell 1840–1842
  7. 7. Catherine Schell 1838–1887 m. John Spring 1835–
    1. 1. John (F.) Spring 1864–
      1. 1. Pauline Spring 1899–
      2. 2. Marietta Spring 1898–
    2. 2. Jennie (M.) Spring 1879–1908
    3. 3. Jane Spring 1877–
      1. 1. Iva (C.) McConnell 1899–
      2. 2. John (F.) McConnell 1896–
      3. 3. Infant McConnell 1895–1895
    4. 4. Franklin Spring 1872–
      1. 1. Morey Spring 1904–1904
      2. 2. Juanita (P.) Spring 1902–1910
      3. 3. Harold (F.) Spring 1902–
    5. 5. Theresa (M.) Spring 1870–1885
    6. 6. Peter Spring 1863–1901
      1. 1. Vilot (L.) Spring 1900–
      2. 2. Garnet (R.) Spring 1896–
      3. 3. Orvel (H.) Spring 1894–
      4. 4. Jennie (P.) Spring 1891–
      5. 5. Roland Spring 1888–
      6. 6. Katie (B.) Spring 1886–
    7. 7. George (Henry) Spring 1860–1940
      1. 1. Gertrude (Lucille Spring) Spring 1906–1907
      2. 2. Ruth Spring 1899–
      3. 3. Mary (Blanche) Spring 1897–
      4. 4. Clarence (R.) Spring 1892–
      5. 5. Edera (G.) Spring 1890–
      6. 6. Clayton Spring 1888–1980
      7. 7. Jessie Spring 1886–
    8. 8. Mary (E.) Spring 1857– m. A. (Heil) Dafoe 1855–
      1. 1. Twin Dafoe 1890–1890
      2. 2. Frank (M.) Dafoe 1890–1909
      3. 3. Edith Dafoe 1888–
      4. 4. Ethel Dafoe 1886–1886
      5. 5. Clarence (Edgar) Dafoe 1884–
      6. 6. George (W.) Dafoe 1881–1957
        1. 1. Clarence (George) Dafoe 1909–1948
        2. 2. Lola (Mae) Dafoe 1908–1911
      7. 7. Anson (H.) Dafoe 1876–1963
        1. 1. Madeline (J.) Dafoe 1909–1960
        2. 2. Anson (Jule) Dafoe 1906–1906
  8. 8. Mary (Jane) Schell 1836–
    1. 1. Mary McIntyre 1877–
    2. 2. Hugh (C.) McIntyre 1871–
      1. 1. Lee (William) McIntyre 1904–
    3. 3. William McIntyre 1868–
    4. 4. Ellen McIntyre 1863–
    5. 5. Josiah McIntyre 1858–1868
    6. 6. Joseph McIntyre 1858–
    7. 7. Emma McIntyre 1856–
  9. 9. Matilda Scott 1834–1890 m. Joseph Scott 1832– m. John Hinkley 1830–1876 m. Jehial Locke 1830–1864
    1. 1. Joseph Scott 1857–
    2. 2. Eliza Scott 1864–
    3. 3. Levi Scott 1866–
    4. 4. Thomas (Peter) Locke 1855–1905 m. Mary (J) Locke 1859–
      1. 1. Matilda (J) Locke 1888–
      2. 2. Francis (J) Locke 1894–
      3. 3. Floyed (S) Locke 1896–
    5. 5. Emma Locke 1870–
    6. 6. Lilly (Mae) Locke 1872–
    7. 7. George Locke 1852–
  10. 10. Dennis (Henry) Schell 1832–1907 m. Nancy (Maria) Bascom –1902 m. Matilda McNary 1845–1875 m. Hannah (Maria) Allyn 1832–1871
    1. 1. Howard Shell 1879–1907
    2. 2. Charles (Wesley) Shell 1877–1933
    3. 3. Effie (A.) Shell 1876–1876
    4. 4. Matilda (Theresa) Schell 1875–
    5. 5. Bulah (Lanora) Schell 1873–1875
    6. 6. Cora (Ann) Shell 1869–
      1. 1. Kenneth Beadle 1895–
      2. 2. Beulah Beadle 1891–
    7. 7. William (F.) Shell 1867–1927 m. Margaret (Ellen) Boomhower 1874–1951
      1. 1. Bertha (Mae) Shell 1897–1962
      2. 2. Byron Shell 1895–1929
        1. 1. Harold (Gordon) Shell 1923–1923
    8. 8. Mary (E.) Shell 1862–
      1. 1. Herbert (Charles) Stokan 1884–
      2. 2. Evert (Lee) Stokan 1882–
      3. 3. Lenora (Nora Edith) Stokan 1880–
        1. 1. Beatrice Hall 1908–1915
    9. 9. Sarah Schell 1860–
      1. 1. Floyd Stokan 1894–
      2. 2. Roland (Lee) Stokan 1893–1897
      3. 3. Pearl Stokan 1890–
      4. 4. Howard Stokan 1887–
      5. 5. Edith Stokan 1882–
      6. 6. Roy Stokan 1881–
      7. 7. Frank Stokan 1879–
        1. 1. Leila (May) Stokan 1906–1906
        2. 2. Roy Stokan 1903–
    10. 10. George (Herbert) Shell 1857–1915
      1. 1. Merl (E.) Shell 1896–1947
      2. 2. Gertrude Shell 1883–
    11. 11. Thomas (Henry) Schell 1855–1926
      1. 1. William (H.) Schell 1886–1960 m. Pearl (Ethel) Hooker 1889–1948
      2. 2. Mary (Maude) Schell 1884–
      3. 3. Denis (David) Schell 1882–
      4. 4. Jessie (Maria) Schell 1881–1881
  11. 11. David Schell 1830–1851
  12. 12. Harriet Schell 1829–1829
  13. 13. George (Alexander) Shell 1827–1904 m. Jane Cox 1833–
    1. 1. Mary (A) Shell 1873–
    2. 2. Mary (H.) Schell 1856–
    3. 3. Elisabeth (A.) Schell 1856– m. William Bragg 1855–
    4. 4. John (R.) Schell 1858–1928 m. Clara (M.) MacKenzie 1858–1923
      1. 1. Vera (W.) Schell 1900–
      2. 2. Luetta Schell 1896–
      3. 3. Penelope Schell 1891–
      4. 4. George (Alexander) Schell 1890–
      5. 5. Mary (June) Schell 1884–
    5. 5. Nathan Schell 1856– m. Jessie (G.) Mitchell 1862–1929
      1. 1. George (Ross) Schell 1897–1980
      2. 2. Hugh (C.) Schell 1895–
      3. 3. Harry (M.) Schell 1890–
      4. 4. Muriel (A.) Schell 1886–
    6. 6. Lafayette Schell 1854–1936 m. Fanny (A.) Fletcher 1855–
      1. 1. Robert Schell 1899–1982
      2. 2. Nellie Schell 1892–
      3. 3. George (F.) Schell 1886– m. Mabel Mann 1884–1981
        1. 1. Robert (Goy) Schell 1916–
      4. 4. Charles (H.) Schell 1885–
    7. 7. Annabel Schell 1854–
    8. 8. Caroline Schell 1853–1874
      1. 1. Jane Hanes 1874–1874

Peter Schell's Timeline

9 Records

1802
16 Oct 1802
Birth of Peter Schell in Markham, Ontario, Canada
Markham, Ontario, Canada
1850
1850
Age 48
Peter Schell resided here in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan
Worth, Sanilac, Michigan
1860
1860
Age 58
Peter Schell resided here in Burtchville, St Clair, Michigan, United States
Burtchville, St Clair, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 68
Peter Schell resided here in Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 78
Peter Schell resided here in Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1882
Abt 1882
Age 80
Peter Schell resided here in Altica, Lapeer, Michigan
Altica, Lapeer, Michigan
1886
5 July 1886
Age 84
Death of Peter Schell in Attica,Lapeer County,Michigan
Attica,Lapeer County,Michigan
1886
5 Jul 1886
Age 84
Burial of Peter Schell in Attica Township,Lapeer County,Michigan
Attica Township,Lapeer County,Michigan
1886
31 Jul 1886
Age 84
Peter Schell - Probate in Lapeer, Michigan, USA
Lapeer, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1802
    Event Place: Markham, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: 589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 126B; Enumeration District: 161; Image: 0260
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M593_684; Page: 37B; Image: 78; Family History Library Film: 552183
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Burtchville, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: M653_559; Page: 131; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 803559
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M432_363; Page: 25A; Image: 54
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M432_363; Page: 25A; Image: 54

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Burtchville, St Clair, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Burtchville, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: M653_559; Page: 131; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 803559

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan; Archive Collection Number: T1164; Roll: 19; Page: 1; Line: 08; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M593_684; Page: 37B; Image: 78; Family History Library Film: 552183

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: 589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 126B; Enumeration District: 161; Image: 0260

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1882
    Event Place: Altica, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mill Station, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M593_684; Page: 37B; Image: 78; Family History Library Film: 552183

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 July 1886
    Event Place: Attica,Lapeer County,Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1886
    Event Place: Attica Township,Lapeer County,Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1886
    Event Place: Lapeer, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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