Samuel DORNBACH (TURNBAUGH)

Birth:

15 Aug 1796

Muncy Twp., Northumberland, Pennsylvania

Death:

10 Apr 1874

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Father:

Johan Wilhelm (William) DORNBACH (TURNBAUGH)

Mother:

Rebecca BOSSERT

Notes:

                   Pioneers and Patriots "Over the Blue Mountain"
History of Luzerne Co. by Bradsby p 1417. Insriptions from Mt. Grove Cemetery,
Sugarloaf, Pa. Egle's Notes & Queries 1896 p 44. Berks Co. Deed Bk B3 p 317,
Recds. Zions Red Church of W. Brunswick, PA. #2 War Recds 1812
Pub. of Hist. Soc. of Schuylkill V2 p3 p145 Dodge Gen.
Recds of Union (Old White Church) Ringtown, Schuylkill Co.
Wm. Dornbach on tax lists: 1780 Brunswick, Berks
1781 Windsor, Berks. 1784, 87, 90 Muncy Twp, Northumberland
Moved to Blackereek twp. Luzerne Co. about 1808
(Order of birth of children not known for certain)
1860 Census of Blackcreek Twp., Luzerne, PA, p. 38, Dwelling 1807, Family #1797 (listing as living with Mary and their son, Samuel and family)
Luzerne County Will Book F, p. 231, probated 20 Apr 1874
History of Luzerne County by Bradsby, p. 1417
Inscriptions from Mt. View Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania
Egle's Notes & Queries 1896, p. 44
Berks county Deed Bk. B3 p. 317
Records from Zions Red Church of West Brunswick, Pennsylvania
Rev. Isaac Schhamer's messages
Trinity Church Records, Mt. Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
History of Col. and Montour Co. by Beers, 1915 V2 p 616

       Samuel and his son Joseph were coverlet weavers of reputation.  He succeeded to the homestead which was cleared by his father and resided in Black Creek Twp. until his death.
       In his will, probated 20 Apr 1874, Samuel of Black Creek. . .give to my wife Polly. . .to Francis Nungresser heir to my daughter Polly who was intermarried to Samuel Nungesser. . .to son Stephen. . .etc., Dated 10 Jun 1869
       He was buried in St. James Cemetery in Luzerne.

Mary (Polly) HILL

Birth:

30 Aug 1797

Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Death:

6 Apr 1879

Father:

Blocked

Mother:

Blocked

Notes:

                   Rev. Isaac Schhamer's messages
Trinity Church Records, Mt. Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
History of Col. and Montour Co. by Beers, 1915 V2 p 616
Bradsby History of Luzerne Co, Pa, p. 1417
Inscription from Mt. View Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Pa
Conyingham Church rec'ds of Mr. Ralph of conyingham Pa
1860 Census of Blackcreek Twp., Luzerne, PA, p. 38, Dwelling 1807, Family #1797 (listing as living with husband, Samuel and their son, Samuel and his family)

Samuel and his son Joseph were weavers of reputation.

Luzerne County Will Book F, p. 231, probated 20 Apr 1872:
            In his will Samuel of Black Creek. . .give to my wife Polly. . .to Francis Nungresser heir to my daughter Polly who was intermarried to Samuel Nungesser. . .to son Stephen. . .etc., Dated 10 Jun 1869

Children

Marriage

Philipina (Phebe) DORNBACH (TURNBAUGH)

Birth:

Black Creek, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Death:

1892

Henry (Heinrich) YOST

Marr:

Notes:

                   Rev. Isaac Schhamer's messages
Trinity Church Records, Mt. Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
History of Col. and Montour Co. by Beers, 1915 V2 p 616
Bradsby History of Luzerne Co, Pa, p. 1417
Inscription from Mt. View Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Pa
Conyingham Church rec'ds of Mr. Ralph of conyingham Pa
Pioneers and Patriots "Over the Blue Mountain"
Records of Russell Kreamer
1850 Census of Sugarloaf Twp., Luzerne, Pennsylvania, GSF #58135 Pt. 52.

Samuel and his son Joseph were weavers of reputation.

Luzerne County Will Book F, p. 231, probated 20 Apr 1872:
            In his will Samuel of Black Creek. . .give to my wife Polly. . .to Francis Nungresser heir to my daughter Polly who was intermarried to Samuel Nungesser. . .to son Stephen. . .etc., Dated 10 Jun 1869

Abbalonia DORNBACH (TURNBAUGH)

Birth:

11 Dec 1818

Black Creek, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Death:

13 Apr 1838

Soloman YOST

Marr:

30 May 1837

Sugarloaf, Luzerne, Pennsylvan

Notes:

                   Rev. Isaac Schhamer's messages
Trinity Church Records, Mt. Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
History of Col. and Montour Co. by Beers, 1915 V2 p 616
Bradsby History of Luzerne Co, Pa, p. 1417
Inscription from Mt. View Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Pa
Conyingham Church rec'ds of Mr. Ralph of conyingham Pa
Pioneers and Patriots "Over the Blue Mountain"
Cunningham Church Records complied by Russell Kraemer
1850 Census, Luzerne county, Pennsylvania
Information sent by Rev. Isaac Schellhamer, pastor of the Reformed Church,
       Sugarloaf, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Samuel and his son Joseph were weavers of reputation.

Luzerne County Will Book F, p. 231, probated 20 Apr 1872:
        In his will Samuel of Black Creek. . .give to my wife Polly. . .to Francis Nungresser heir to my daughter Polly who was intermarried to Samuel Nungesser. . .to son Stephen. . .etc., Dated 10 Jun 1869

       Abbie Turnbach died one year after her marriage and shortly after her only child was born.  Her husband, Solomon Yost married her sister, Rebecca.

Rebecca DORNBACH (TURNBAUGH)

Birth:

23 Sep 1820

Black Creek, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Death:

2 Sep 1881

Soloman YOST

Marr:

Notes:

                   Rev. Isaac Schhamer's messages
Trinity Church Records, Mt. Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
History of Col. and Montour Co. by Beers, 1915 V2 p 616
Bradsby History of Luzerne Co, Pa, p. 1417
Inscription from Mt. View Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Pa
Conyingham Church rec'ds of Mr. Ralph of conyingham Pa
Pioneers and Patriots "Over the Blue Mountain"
Samuel and his son Joseph were weavers of reputation.

Luzerne County Will Book F, p. 231, probated 20 Apr 1872:
            In his will Samuel of Black Creek. . .give to my wife Polly. . .to Francis Nungresser heir to my daughter Polly who was intermarried to Samuel Nungesser. . .to son Stephen. . .etc., Dated 10 Jun 1869

When Abbie Dornbach died after one year of marriage, her husband, Solomon Yost married her sister, Rebecca.

Cunningham Church Records complied by Russell Kraemer
1850 Census, Luzerne county, Pennsylvania

Maria (Mary) DORNBACH (TURNBAUGH)

Birth:

24 Sep 1822

Black Creek, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Death:

27 May 1857

Samuel NUNGESSER

Marr:

Sugarloaf, Luzerne, Pennsylvan

Notes:

                   Rev. Isaac Schhamer's messages
Trinity Church Records, Mt. Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
History of Col. and Montour Co. by Beers, 1915 V2 p 616
Bradsby History of Luzerne Co, Pa, p. 1417
Inscription from Mt. View Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Pa
Conyingham Church rec'ds of Mr. Ralph of conyingham Pa
Information sent by Rev. Isaac Schellhamer, pastor of the Reformed Church,
       Sugarloaf, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Pioneers and Patriots "Over the Blue Mountain"
Samuel and his son Joseph were weavers of reputation.

Luzerne County Will Book F, p. 231, probated 20 Apr 1872:
            In his will Samuel of Black Creek. . .give to my wife Polly. . .to Francis Nungresser heir to my daughter Polly who was intermarried to Samuel Nungesser. . .to son Stephen. . .etc., Dated 10 Jun 1869

Catherine DORNBACH (TURNBAUGH)

Birth:

Black Creek, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Death:

George SEYBERT

Marr:

Notes:

                   Rev. Isaac Schhamer's messages
Trinity Church Records, Mt. Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
History of Col. and Montour Co. by Beers, 1915 V2 p 616
Bradsby History of Luzerne Co, Pa, p. 1417
Inscription from Mt. View Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Pa
Conyingham Church rec'ds of Mr. Ralph of conyingham Pa
Pioneers and Patriots "Over the Blue Mountain"
Samuel and his son Joseph were weavers of reputation.

Luzerne County Will Book F, p. 231, probated 20 Apr 1872:
            In his will Samuel of Black Creek. . .give to my wife Polly. . .to Francis Nungresser heir to my daughter Polly who was intermarried to Samuel Nungesser. . .to son Stephen. . .etc., Dated 10 Jun 1869

Stephen DORNBACH (TURNBAUGH)

Birth:

27 Jan 1827

Black Creek, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Death:

Hannah HELLER (HETLER)

Marr:

19 Dec 1850

Notes:

                   Rev. Isaac Schhamer's messages
Trinity Church Records, Mt. Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
History of Col. and Montour Co. by Beers, 1915 V2 p 616
Bradsby History of Luzerne Co, Pa, p. 1417
Inscription from Mt. View Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Pa
Conyingham Church rec'ds of Mr. Ralph of conyingham Pa
Pioneers and Patriots "Over the Blue Mountain"
History of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, by Bradsby
History of Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyo. Counties, p. 248

       Stephen Dornbach was a Justice of the Peace 14 years, was elected County Commissioner in 1878, (Republican) and was active in the Mountain Grove Camp Meeting. He was engaged in farming and merchandizing until his retirement from business.  He was a member of the M.E. church.

Luzerne County Will Book F, p. 231, probated 20 Apr 1872:
            In his will Samuel of Black Creek. . .give to my wife Polly. . .to Francis Nungresser heir to my daughter Polly who was intermarried to Samuel Nungesser. . .to son Stephen. . .etc., Dated 10 Jun 1869

       Stephen and his wife are buried at Black Creek Methodist.

Joseph DORNBACH (TURNBAUGH)

Birth:

13 Jul 1829

Black Creek, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Death:

22 Nov 1908

Harriet SMITH

Marr:

Notes:

                   Rev. Isaac Schhamer's messages
Trinity Church Records, Mt. Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
History of Col. and Montour Co. by Beers, 1915 V2 p 616
Bradsby History of Luzerne Co, Pa, p. 1417
Inscription from Mt. View Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Pa
Conyingham Church rec'ds of Mr. Ralph of conyingham Pa
Pioners and Patriots "Over the Blue Mountain"

     Joseph resided at Lee county, Illinois.

Luzerne County Will Book F, p. 231, probated 20 Apr 1872:
            In his will Samuel of Black Creek. . .give to my wife Polly. . .to Francis Nungresser heir to my daughter Polly who was intermarried to Samuel Nungesser. . .to son Stephen. . .etc., Dated 10 Jun 1869

Samuel DORNBACH (TURNBAUGH)

Birth:

1837

Black Creek, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Death:

1921

Phebe Ann POE

Marr:

Notes:

                   Rev. Isaac Schhamer's messages
Trinity Church Records, Mt. Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
History of Col. and Montour Co. by Beers, 1915 V2 p 616
Bradsby History of Luzerne Co, Pa, p. 1417
Inscription from Mt. View Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Pa
Conyingham Church rec'ds of Mr. Ralph of conyingham Pa
Pioners and Patriots "Over the Blue Mountain"
1860 Census of Blackcreek Twp., Luzerne, PA, p. 38, Dwelling 1807, Family #1797,
Merchant
Listed as living with his family in the 1860 census are also his parents, Samuel (retired farmer) and Mary Turnbach and Joseph Crietz? a clerk.

       Samuel was a principal in the Turnbach/Hess Iron Works at Bloomsburg.

Luzerne County Will Book F, p. 231, probated 20 Apr 1872:
            In his will Samuel of Black Creek. . .give to my wife Polly. . .to Francis Nungresser heir to my daughter Polly who was intermarried to Samuel Nungesser. . .to son Stephen. . .etc., Dated 10 Jun 1869

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Samuel Dornbach (Turnbaugh) - Mary (Polly) Hill

Samuel Dornbach (Turnbaugh) was born at Muncy Twp., Northumberland, Pennsylvania 15 Aug 1796. His parents were Johan Wilhelm (William) Dornbach (Turnbaugh) and Rebecca Bossert.

He married Mary (Polly) Hill . Mary (Polly) Hill was born at Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania 30 Aug 1797 .

They were the parents of 8 children:
Philipina (Phebe) Dornbach (Turnbaugh)
Abbalonia Dornbach (Turnbaugh) born 11 Dec 1818.
Rebecca Dornbach (Turnbaugh) born 23 Sep 1820.
Maria (Mary) Dornbach (Turnbaugh) born 24 Sep 1822.
Catherine Dornbach (Turnbaugh) christened 6 Mar 1825.
Stephen Dornbach (Turnbaugh) born 27 Jan 1827.
Joseph Dornbach (Turnbaugh) born 13 Jul 1829.
Samuel Dornbach (Turnbaugh) born 1837.

Samuel Dornbach (Turnbaugh) died 10 Apr 1874 at Luzerne, Pennsylvania .

Mary (Polly) Hill died 6 Apr 1879 .