John EPLEY
Birth:
Abt 1720
Germany
Death:
Bef 30 Nov 1795
York, Pennsylvania
Marriage:
Abt 1740
of York, Pennsylvania
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Notes:
WIFE-CHILDREN-DEATH DATE: Will of John Epley, made Aug. 31, 1789.
His will was proven on 30, Nov. 1795.
York County, Pensylvania Wills; FHL Film #22133, vol A-K pg 81
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Records of the 18th Century of
Hanover, York Co., Pa. FHL book 974.841 K2b vol. 1.
Also Emmanual Reformed Church of Hanover, York Co., Pa.
FHL film 0020499.
BIRTH-SIBLINGS: Book "Pioneer Eppley of America" compiled by Mrs. Gertrude
Fryburg.
Book "Epley" compiled by Glenn Wm. Early; Chapter 7 "Lineage
of Susannah Catherine Epley Pence" page 87.
York County Deeds. Vol. 3n, p. 181.
York County Deeds, Vol. E3, p. 365.
FRIENDS-RELATIVES:
1754--John Henry GINNE--witness baptism of John Epley's son Peter.
1754--Peter EERL--witness baptism of John Epley's son Peter.
1761--Mathes NAS--has Joh. Ebli & wife witness baptism of daughter
Rosina Magdalena Nas.
1763--John SCHOLL--has John Eppele & wife Rosina witness baptism
of son John Scholl.
1771--James CLARCK & wife Catharine SPANNAGEL--have John Ebele &
wife Rosina witness baptism of son John Philip Clarck.
1782--George MUEHLHEIM & wife Catherine--have John Eppley and wife
Rosina witness baptism of son John Muehlheim.
1789--Francis HIMES---appointed executor of John Epley's will.
1789--Conrad SHERMAN--appointed executor of John Epley's will.
1789--George APLE, Samuel WILDISIN, Henry DANNER--witness for will.
YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA-TIME LINE FOR JOHN EPLEY:
1754--son John Peter baptized in St. Matthew's Luteran Church.
1766--application for 200 acres in Penn Township.
1771--Tax list for Manheim Township
1779--Tax list for Manheim Township
1780--Tax list for Manheim Township
1789--John Epley writes his Will.
1790--John is a witness on George Appel's will.
1795--John's will is proven.
LAND: Survey #522-----Penn Township
WARRANT--Application #1408, October 2, 1766, 100 acres to John Epple.
Application #1409, October 2, 1766, 100 acres to John Epple.
SURVEY--June 16, 1767, 221 acres to John Epple (or Apple), called
"Many Corners".
PATENT--June 9, 1809. 136.102 acres to Peter Milhime H-1-106;
C-177-177.
August 7, 1809. 88.148 acres to Henry Hoff H-1-379;
C-69-230; C-97-72, 74, 75; York--6510
OCCUPATION:
Bookbinder
IMMIGRATION SHIP RECORD: The following record is probably not our John Epley.
This John could sign his own name on the ship records and our
John signs his name with an X on his will, and signs H E to
several land records. Still the following people appear to
be related to those who settle in Manheim Twp in York County,
near our John Epley. "Palatines imported on the ship "Jamaica
Galley", Robert Harrison Commander, from Rotterdam, but last
from Cowes in England. Qualified Feb. 7th, 1739. The
passengers lists read: (List 68 A, a list of Mens Names
ages 16 years and up) Hans Apley, Johannes Wilderson, Felix
Bachman, Hendrich Bachman, & Hendrich Otte. (List 68 B, the
names are spelled differently and written by the passengers
themselves, they put an X if they couldn't sign their own
names) Hans Eppli, Johannes Wiltensinn. (List 68 C, is taken
at the Court House of Philadelphia, Feb. 7th, 1738/9). Among
the Palatines who did this day take and subscribe the Oaths
to the Government were Hans Eppli, Johannes Wiltensin. Source
is from the book "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" by
Strassburger. Note: John Epley and George Charles Wildisin
purchased adjoining land in Manheim Township, York County,
Pennsylvania. Samuel Wildisin marries Margaret Apel, the
sister of George Apfel and Edwin Wendel Apfel.
HISTORICAL NOTES:
SOURCE: book "Pioneer Eppley of America" compiled by Gertrude Fryburg.
"John Epplee, born about 1720 or earlier. Where or who his parents were we do not know, nor the date of his arrival or on what ship or from whence. The first and earliest date that we have of him is a grant of 221 acres of land situated in Manheim Township, York County, Pennsylvania, and surveyed June 16, 1767, by two Orders dated October 3rd, 1766 (#1408 and #1409) in which his name is written John Applee, and the tract of land, owing to its peculiar shape, was called "Many Corners". He signed his name by making his mark H E to several deeds. His wife was Rosina and she also signed by her mark. By a Deed datedNovember 5, 1783, John Epplee and wife Rosina convey to their son Hans Peter Epplee, eighty acres, a part of the above land and buildings. In this Deed, John Epplee is called a Book Binder.
His death occured about 1795. A deed was signed by he and his wife
Rosina April 29, 1790. His Will was signed August 31, 1789, and probated
November 30, 1795, in which he gives all to his wife Rosina, excepting to his
Eldest son Matthias Eply, five shillings and his youngest son Hans Petter Eply, five shillings. He also mentions his Plantation adjoining the lands of Samuel Wildisin, George Apel and others. John appoints Conrad Sherman and Francis Heim to be the executors of his last will and testament. The witnesses to this Will were George Aple, Samuel Wildisin, and Henry Danner. It is thought his brothers/sister or relatives to be Wendel Apfel and George Appel who are brothers, and their sister Margaret who marries Samuel Wildasin. His will is signed with an X for His mark, and is on file in York County, Pennsylvania.
Apparently the death of Rosina, his wife occured close to his own death, as we find Administration on Estate of Rosina Eppley was granted November 19, 1795 to Peter Epply, and the Will of John Eppley was probated November 30,1795"
NAME: John's last name is spelled the following on documents as Ebli, Ebele, Eble, Eppeli, Eppele, Epply, Epley, Eply, Apfel, Apley, Appel, Apple. John's name is entered also as "Johannes Eppeli" his wife Rosina, as witnesses to baptism of child Rosina, daughter of Susanne Eppeli. Feb. 5, 1792 St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on the Conewago, Hanover, York County,
Pennslvania. FHL film 3 0020499.
Rosina
Birth:
Abt 1720
of York, Pennsylvania
Death:
19 Nov 1795
York County, Pennsylvania
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Notes:
MARRIAGE: Will of John Epley's; York County, Pennsylvania Wills, FHL #22133
DEATH: Letters of Rosina Eppley granted 19 Nov. 1795 to Peter EPPLEY (in
old German) of Manheim Twp. Bond: 100 pounds. Sureties:
Hanry DANNER of Manheim Twp. and Frederick RUMMEL (in old German)
of York Borough. Witness: George Lewis LEFLER
Source: Administration Abstacts of York Co.,Pa. Bond Book AA
vol. 1 #4.
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
Abt 1740
of York county, Pennsylvania
Death:
Aft 1795
possibly in Paridise Twp, York Co., Pennsylvania
Notes:
MARRIAGE DATE-PLACE:
York County, Pennsylvania; St. Matthews Luthern Church; FHL film #020499--Matthias'
marriage to Anna Maria Ritter. Marriage performed by Rev. C. F. Wildbahne.
CHILDREN:
Emmanual Reformed Church, Hanover, Pennsylvania. FHL film #20,499.
Matthias Eble and Christiana are listed as the parents of Maria Elizabeth Eble, born 19 Feb.
1771, baptized 21 April 1771. The witnesses are John Peter Ebele and Maria Elizabeth Kuntz.
In John Epley's (b. 1765) Revolutionary War Pension Record, FHL Film #970931 (Application
date 9 July 1834) he states that his father is Matthias Epley. The other children I have listed for
Matthias: Anna Margaretha, Jacob, Daniel, and Peter are NOT PROVEN. Much circumstantial
evidence points towards them being siblings of John, because they all migrate to N. Carolina
together as close neighbors and do several leagal transactions with each other.
PARENTS:
The will of John Epley, York County, Pennsylvania Wills, FHL #22133. States that his wife is
Rosina and their eldest son if Matthias and their youngest son is Hans Peter.
MILITARY SERVICE:
During the Revolutionary War private Matthias Epley (Epli) served several militia tours: Oct. 10,
1781-Dec. 10, 1781 in Captain Andrew Foreman's Co., guarding Convention prisoners at
Camp Security near Yor, and again Dec. 7, 1781-Feb. 7, 1782 in Captain John Wampler's Co.
These are probably the dates for John Epley's service as a substitute for his father Matthias.
Matthias Epley was drafted for the Revolutionary War but had his oldest son, John Epley serve
in his place. John was stationed three miles East of the town of York, PA. where he served his
fathers six month assignment, this was in the spring of 1782. At the end of this six month
period, Matthias Epley brought to the camp a George Leonard and persuaded his son, John
to serve three months in hi stead (I believe this George Leonard name is actually George
Leonard Epley, who appears to be related). John served a total of nine months of service as
a guard during the Revolutionary War. Archives, Service 6, Vol. 2, pg. 643, 649, 746, 815.
TAX LISTS:
Matthias is listed on the Tax Lists of Manheim Township, York County, PA. in 1771, 1779, 1780,
and 1790. In the 1779 Tax List it shows Matthias as owning no land, negros, or horses, but he
did own two cattle and was taxed $10. He is living next to his father John who owned 100 acres
and 7 cattle. In 1780 Matthias is listed with two cattle. The 1788 Tax List of Manheim Twp.
shows Matthias as owning 112 acres of land, no horses, two cows, no negros or grist mills.
CENSUS:
1790 Census of York County, Pennsylvania, Matthias Apley was listed as a resident of Manheim
Township. His house hold had two males over the age of 16 which included the head of the
family, two younger males under the age of 16, and two females including the head of the family.
In 1795 Matthias is listed as a resident in Paradise Township, York County, PA. but he does not
appear in the county in later census records.
LAND:
On feb. 2, 1788 there was a Sheriff's Sale of Matthias Apple's estate. Matthias apparently owed
Michael Zimmer a debt of 186 pounds and 19 shillings. In the document it states that sheriff
John Edie did "seize the estate of Matthias Apple and improvement and Tract of Land situated
in Manheim Township (York Co., PA) containing one hundred and thirty acres more or less
adjoining lands of George Apple, Samuel Wiltison and others." Source: FHL film 022106
book 2E, pg. 423.
OCCUPATION:
Matthias was a Yeoman as stated in the document of the Sheriff's Sale of estate for Matthias
Apple.
2
Birth:
3 Oct 1754
Manheim Township, York, Pennsylvania
Death:
Bef 23 Jul 1818
Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Notes:
PARENTS: Will of John Epley's; York County, Pennsylvania Wills, FHL film
#22133. In John's will, Peter is listed as "my youngest son
Hans Peter". The name "Hans" is a nickname for "John" in the
German language.
BIRTH DATE-PLACE: St. Matthew's Luthern Church, Hanover, York County, Pa.;
FHL film #20499. The entry shows John Ebli is listed as having a
son John Peter Ebli. The witnesses are John Henry Ginne and Peter
Eerl and wife.
CHILDREN: Emmanual Reformed Church records, Hanover, Pa.; FHL film #20499.
Peter Ebli and Anna are listed as the parents of a John Eble, born
3 Jan. 1778, baptized 11 Jan, 1778. The witnesses are Matthew
Eble and wife Christine. This record is also entered in the IGI
In the 1790 Census of Manheim Twp., York County, Pennsylvania it
shows Peter Apley living next to Matthias Apley and John Apley
(I believe this John is the son of Matthias). In this Census of
1790, Peter has 3 sons under the age of 16, and 4 females (one is
probably Peter's wife, and the other 3 his daughters). In the
1800 Census of York Co., Pa. in Manheim Twp., Peter Epley and his
wife were listed as 26-45, with four teenage children, a boy
and three girls ages 10-16 years. (I found the above documents of
information during my research, then it was reconfirmed through
the "Detroit Society for Genealogical Research Magazine" fall
1978 edition page 101, compiled by Frances Davis McTeer.")
TAX LISTS: Peter is not on the 1771 Tax Lists in York County, Pennsylvania,
the only ones listed in Manheim Twp were his father John Epley,
brother Matthias Epley, and relative George Apfel. Peter is
listed in the Tax Lists of 1779, 1780, 1789, 1790, 1798 in
Manheim Twp., York County, PA., In the 1798 Federal Direct Tax for
Manheim (list 2) shows Peter Epley as owner and occupant of a house
valued at $60 and a 30 by 20 foot barn valued at $83 (no glass
windows indicated for either structure), this property is
adjoining Michael Newman and Thomas Kelly, he had a total
valuation of $290.
MILITARY: During the Revolutionary War Peter Eaplie was listed with his
brother Matthew in the 7th Class in Capt. John Wampler's Co.,
York County Militia, 7 Dec. 1781 to 7 Feb. 1782. Source: the
Pennsylvania Archives, Servic 6, Vol. 2, pg. 746, 815.
WILL: The following Will may or may not be the above Peter Epley.
Abstracts of Adams County Pennsylvania Wills 1800-1826;Book C pg 46
Peter EPLEY, of Mount Joy Township, Adams County, PA. in weak
condition. Wife: Anna Children: Henry, Catharina wife of John
YEAGY, Elizabeth, Juliana. Executor: son-in-law John YEAGY.
Witnesses: Christian WAMPLER, and Jacob HOKE. Written on
Sept. 9, 1812; Probated July 23, 1818. Also copy of the Inventory
of the Estate of Peter Epley filed Aug. 17th, 1818. Also the
Account of John Yeagy the Executor of the Will of Peter Epley
deceased, court dated on Aug. 20th, 1819.
There are no Epley's living in Mt. Joy Twp in Adams County on the
1800 Census. But there is a Peter Epley and a Henry Epley living
in Mt. Joy Twp. on the 1810 Census.
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John Epley - Rosina
John Epley
was born at Germany Abt 1720.
He married Rosina Abt 1740 at of York, Pennsylvania . Rosina was born at of York, Pennsylvania Abt 1720 .
They were the parents of 2
children:
Matthias Eppele
born Abt 1740.
Hans Peter Eppele
born 3 Oct 1754.
John Epley died Bef 30 Nov 1795 at York, Pennsylvania .
Rosina died 19 Nov 1795 at York County, Pennsylvania .