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Anna Marie Schneider1
F

Father Jacob Schneider b. circa 1635
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Marriage*   Principal=Georg Angstadt 
Death*    
Birth*    

Family Georg Angstadt
Child  1. George Angstadt+ b. 23 Feb 1697/981

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
Richard Bourke1
M, b. circa 1645, d. 1727

Father John Bourke1 b. circa 1615
Mother Catherine Fay Mountcashel1 b. circa 1620
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Marriage*    
Birth* circa 1645  County Kildare, Ireland1 
Death* 1727  1 

Family
Child  1. John Bourk+ b. 1675, d. 17681

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
James Bane1
M, b. circa 1650

Marriage*    
Death*    
Birth* circa 1650  Scotland1 

Family
Children  1. Mordecai Bane+ b. c 1683, d. c 17471
  2. Alexander Bane b. 16881

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
Alexander Bane1
M, b. 1688

Father James Bane1 b. circa 1650
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Death*    
Birth* 1688  Scotland1 

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
John Bourke1
M, b. circa 1615

Father Unknown Bourke1 b. circa 1585
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Death*    
Birth* circa 1615  Kill, County Kildare, Ireland1 
Marriage* before 1645  Principal=Catherine Fay Mountcashel1 

Family Catherine Fay Mountcashel b. circa 1620
Children  1. Richard Bourke+ b. c 1645, d. 17271
  2. Unknown Bourke b. c 16641
  3. Unknown Bourke b. c 16661
  4. Unknown Bourke b. c 16681

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
Catherine Fay Mountcashel1
F, b. circa 1620

Death*    
Birth* circa 1620  1 
Marriage* before 1645  Principal=John Bourke1 

Family John Bourke b. circa 1615
Children  1. Richard Bourke+ b. c 1645, d. 17271
  2. Unknown Bourke b. c 16641
  3. Unknown Bourke b. c 16661
  4. Unknown Bourke b. c 16681

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
Unknown Bourke1
?, b. circa 1664

Father John Bourke1 b. circa 1615
Mother Catherine Fay Mountcashel1 b. circa 1620
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Death*    
Birth* circa 1664  Ireland1 

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
Unknown Bourke1
?, b. circa 1666

Father John Bourke1 b. circa 1615
Mother Catherine Fay Mountcashel1 b. circa 1620
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Death*    
Birth* circa 1666  Ireland1 

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
Unknown Bourke1
?, b. circa 1668

Father John Bourke1 b. circa 1615
Mother Catherine Fay Mountcashel1 b. circa 1620
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Death*    
Birth* circa 1668  1 

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
Jacob Schneider1
M, b. circa 1635

Marriage*    
Death*    
Birth* circa 1635  1 

Family
Child  1. Anna Marie Schneider+

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
Unknown Bourke1
M, b. circa 1585

Marriage*    
Death*    
Birth* circa 1585  County Mayo, Ireland1 

Family
Child  1. John Bourke+ b. c 16151

Citations
  1. [S12] Unknown author, Ancestors of Harry Keister.
Eva Ann Songer1
F, b. circa 1841

Father Christian Songer1 b. circa 1809
Mother Mary Ann Hess1 b. circa 1809
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Death*    
Birth* circa 1841  1 

Citations
  1. [S96] Unknown author, Songer Family Newsletter, Issue #5, June 1, 1988, from Genealogy.com genforum.
John Songer1
M, b. 1837, d. between 1838 and 1927

Father James Songer1,2 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1,2 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Birth* 1837  Xenia, Clay County, Illinois1 
Death* between 1838 and 1927  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Elizabeth Songer1
F, b. 1839, d. between 1840 and 1933

Father James Songer1,2 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1,2 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Birth* 1839  Xenia, Clay County, Illinois1 
Death* between 1840 and 1933  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Thomas Jefferson Songer1
M, b. 1840, d. between 1841 and 1930

Father James Songer1,2 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1,2 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Birth* 1840  Xenia, Clay County, Illinois1 
Death* between 1841 and 1930  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Sophire Songer1
F, b. 22 March 1842, d. 23 February 1919

Father James Songer1 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Birth* 22 March 1842  Marion County, Illinois1 
Marriage* 4 April 1865  Principal=Daniel White1 
Marriage* circa 1879  Principal=Charles E. Brownfield1 
Death* 23 February 1919  Lindsay, Garvin County, Oklahoma1 

Family 1 Daniel White b. between 1817 and 1846, d. between 1872 and 1931

Family 2 Charles E. Brownfield b. between 1826 and 1859, d. between 1884 and 1943

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
Daniel White1
M, b. between 1817 and 1846, d. between 1872 and 1931

Birth* between 1817 and 1846  2 
Marriage* 4 April 1865  Principal=Sophire Songer1 
Death* between 1872 and 1931  2 

Family Sophire Songer b. 22 March 1842, d. 23 February 1919

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Charles E. Brownfield1
M, b. between 1826 and 1859, d. between 1884 and 1943

Birth* between 1826 and 1859  2 
Marriage* circa 1879  Principal=Sophire Songer1 
Death* between 1884 and 1943  2 

Family Sophire Songer b. 22 March 1842, d. 23 February 1919

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
George W. Songer1
M, b. 10 May 1844, d. 7 May 1845

Father James Songer1 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Burial*   Salem Cemetary, Clay County, Illinois1 
Birth* 10 May 1844  Illinois1 
Death* 7 May 1845  Illinois1 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
Levi Songer1
M, b. 1845, d. between 1846 and 1935

Father James Songer1,2 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1,2 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Birth* 1845  Illinois1 
Death* between 1846 and 1935  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Catherine Songer1
F, b. 1847, d. between 1848 and 1941

Father James Songer1,2 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1,2 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Birth* 1847  1 
Death* between 1848 and 1941  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
William F. Songer1
M, b. 1850, d. between 1851 and 1940

Father James Songer1,2 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1,2 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Birth* 1850  1 
Death* between 1851 and 1940  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Mary A. Songer1
F, b. 1851, d. between 1852 and 1945

Father James Songer1,2 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1,2 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Birth* 1851  1 
Death* between 1852 and 1945  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Lucy J. Songer1
F, b. 1855, d. between 1856 and 1949

Father James Songer1,2 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1,2 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Birth* 1855  1 
Death* between 1856 and 1949  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Giles M. Songer1
M, b. 26 April 1857, d. 4 May 1857

Father James Songer1 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Burial*   Salem Cemetary, Clay County, Illinois1 
Birth* 26 April 1857  1 
Death* 4 May 1857  Clay County, Illinois1 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
Martha H. Songer1
F, b. 1858, d. between 1859 and 1952

Father James Songer1,2 b. 28 April 1814, d. between 1860 and 1906
Mother Meriah Onstott1,2 b. 24 February 1816, d. 28 August 1863
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Birth* 1858  1 
Death* between 1859 and 1952  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
John Onstott Jr.1
M, b. 20 July 1792, d. 16 May 1876

Father John Onstott Sr.1 b. circa 1759, d. between 1803 and 1851
Mother Sarah Hood1 b. 23 October 1764, d. 23 October 1846
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Milit-Beg*   Major in the Army, took part in the War of 1812 the Black Hawk War1 
Burial*   Salem Cemetary, Clay County, Illinois1 
Note*   MAJOR JOHN ONSTOTT, among the early settlers of Xenia Twp who took an active
part in developing the county, and who was widely known. He was born in North
Carolina July 20, 1792. For many years in his youth he followed teaming in his
native state, and in Kentucky, Indiana and even Illinois. He took an active part
in the War of 1812, and during the Black Hawk War was a Major in the army.

He was married three times, first to Miss Elizabeth White, who was the mother of
three children who lived to maturity, only two of whom now survive-Mrs. Sophia
Edwards, of Carlyle, Illinois and Levi Onstott.

His second wife was Miss Elizabeth Patton, who died childless. His last marriage
was in 1857, in Sedalia, Missouri, to Miss Cecelia Ferguson. By this marriage
there were two sons, only one son of whom now survives, J.D.

Major Onstott moved to this county in 1828, and lived here most of the time,
until his death, which occurred May 16, 1876. His occupation while living in
this county was mostly that of farming and stock dealing, and he was very
successful. At his death he left a landed property of about 760 acres, 480 lying
in Clay and 280 in Marion County. He was buried in Salem Cemetery, Clay Co,
Illinois.

Ref: Clay County History


WILL OF JOHN ONSTOTT, JR.

I John Onstott of Xenia Twp in the County of clay in the State of Illinois, do
hereby make and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner and form
following to wit. 1st, is my will that my funeral expenses and debts be fully
paid. 2nd, after the payment of such funeral expenses and debts I give devise
and bequeath unto my son Levi the north east quarter of the southeast quarter of
section No. five. Also the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section
No. four Twp, No. two north range five east of the third principal meridian in
the county of Clay and state of Illinois.

I give devise and bequeath unto John Douglas Onstott my youngest son the east
half of the southeast quarter also the southeast quarter of the southwest
quarter of section No. thirty three Twp three north range five east of the third
principal meridian in the county of Clay of the state of Illinois. Also, the
west half and the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter section No. four
Twp two north same range as above and county and state aforesaid. Also the
northwest quarter of section No. four same Twp and range county and state as
above stated (it being a fractional quarter) with the exception of forty acres
all of the west end of the above named quarter section which was a gift to my
son Levi. Also excepting two acres for the graveyard as the conveyance made by
me definate. Also a tract of ground set apart for it. Baptist Church at the
north west corner of the said graveyard. To it a quantity of land six by eight
rods arranged upon for the regular predestination Baptists only. Also give and
bequeath unto the said John Douglas Onstott the north west quarter of the
southwest quarter of section four same Twp range and county and state as above
stated.

Also the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section No. five same Twp
and range state and county as above stated. I give devise and bequeath unto my
daughter Sophia Edwards. The northwest quarter of the northwest quarter section
twenty Twp three north range five in the county of Marion and state of Illinois
in so long as she may live the same is to descend to her bodily heirs. Also one
acre of land out of the southwest corner of section seventeen in the county of
Clay and state of Illinois. Range and Twp as above stated which is devised the
same as the former piece to the said Sophia Edwards. I also give devise and
bequeath unto my daughter Meriah Songer's legal heirs and my son Levi and my
daughter Sophia Edwards and my son John Douglas Onstott the southwest quarter of
and the west half of the northwest quarters of section thirty five Twp three
north range four east of the third principal meridian in the county of Marion in
the state of Illinois to be equally divided amongst themselves.

I give and bequeath unto my son John Douglas Onstott the sum of twenty five
hundred dollars, out of the proceeds of my effects or money if on hand. Also
give devise and bequeath the balance of all my money and effects that is the
money on hand and the proceeds of all my personal property to be equally divided
between the legal heirs of my daughter Meriah Songer (now deceased) and Levi
Onstott, Sophia Edwards and John Douglas Onstott. It expressly understood that
the heirs of Meriah Songer all just stands combined as one of the other said
heirs mentioned.

And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint Isaac Bartly, Levi Onstott my
executors of this last will and testament revoking and annulling all former
wills by me made and no other to be my last will and testament.

John Onstott (sealed)

October 6, 1869 probated May 19,1876.

He was buried in Salem Cemetery, Clay Co, Illinois.ana until 1875,john newton
Onstott attended the village schools and began the printers trade with the
havana Voter,a paper which was started in 1863,and suspended a year later for
lack of support.He worked on other papers in havana until after his mother's
death in 1875,leaving his birthplace in the summer of that year to take a
situation on the Herald at Lincoln,Illinois.
After several years experience working as a journeyman job printer at
Lincoln,Mason city,springfield and Bloomington, Mr. Onstott finally came to
Petersburg,and engaged with the Democrat,of which he became one of the
publishers in 1883.For thirty-four years he was associated in the publication of
this paper with Fred wilkinson,a well known citizen and public spirited official
of Petersburg,but following the death of Mr.Wilkinson,April 3,1917, Mr. Onstott
became the sole editor and publisher.he has been a member of the Illinois Press
Association since 1885.
Mr. Onstott married in mason City,Illinois,February 3,1881,to Miss Ella
Montgomery,born July 1,1860;a daughter of jesse and Katherine Scott
Montgomery.mr.montgomery came to Illinois from indiana,and was a brick mason by
trade.He and his wife rounded out their three score and ten years and lie side
by side in the cemetery at Mason City.During the war between the states
mr.Montgomery served as corporal of company C, Eighty fifth Illinois Volunteer
infantry.of the four sons and two daughters born to Mr.and Mrs. Montgomery only
Mrs. Onstott and her brother,Otis Montgomery,publisher of the Winona Illinois
Index,survive.mr.and Mrs. Onstott have two children:John Kirk,who married
Florence Willheim,and resides in St.louis,Missouri;and Lynn,who is a member of
the office force of the Petersburg Democrat.

Ref:History of Illinois pp.324 and 325. [Descendents of Johann Onstott] 
Birth* 20 July 1792  Burke County, North Carolina1 
Marriage* between 1804 and 1823  Principal=Elizabeth White2 
Marriage* between 1809 and 1842  Principal=Elizabeth Patton2 
Residence* after 1828  Clay County, Illinois1 
Marriage* 1857  Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, Principal=Edda Cecelia Ferguson1 
Death* 16 May 1876  Xenia, Clay County, Illinois1 

Family 1 Elizabeth Patton b. between 1788 and 1808, d. between 1809 and 1892
Marriage* between 1809 and 1842  Principal=Elizabeth Patton2 

Family 2 Elizabeth White b. 1785, d. circa 1826
Marriage* between 1804 and 1823  Principal=Elizabeth White2 
Children  1. Meriah Onstott+ b. 24 Feb 1816, d. 28 Aug 18631
  2. Levi Onstott+ b. 4 Jun 1817, d. 28 Dec 18891
  3. Sarah Onstott b. 21 Feb 1819, d. bt 1820 - 19131,2
  4. John Onstott b. 1 Jun 1821, d. bt 1822 - 19111,2
  5. Abraham Onstott b. 4 Feb 1822, d. bt 1823 - 19121,2
  6. Elizabeth Onstott b. 31 May 1824, d. bt 1825 - 19181,2
  7. Sophia Onstott+ b. 16 Jul 1826, d. 8 Nov 19041

Family 3 Edda Cecelia Ferguson b. March 1832, d. 17 July 1862
Marriage* 1857  Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, Principal=Edda Cecelia Ferguson1 
Children  1. John Douglas Onstott+ b. 28 Jul 1859, d. bt 1892 - 19501,2
  2. William F. Onstott b. 25 Oct 1861, d. 27 Feb 18631

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
John Onstott Sr.1
M, b. circa 1759, d. between 1803 and 1851

Father Johann George Onstott1,2 b. 26 May 1718, d. October 1778
Mother Ann Mary1,2 b. 1718
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Birth* circa 1759  1 
Marriage* circa 1781  Principal=Sarah Hood1 
Death* between 1803 and 1851  2 

Family Sarah Hood b. 23 October 1764, d. 23 October 1846
Children  1. William Onstott b. bt 1781 - 1807, d. bt 1787 - 18872
  2. Martha Jane Onstott+ b. 1782, d. c 18731
  3. John Onstott Jr.+ b. 20 Jul 1792, d. 16 May 18761
  4. Abraham Hood Onstott Sr.+ b. c 1795, d. a 18601
  5. Solomon Onstott b. c 1797, d. bt 1798 - 18871,2
  6. David Onstott b. c 1801, d. bt 1802 - 18911,2

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Johann George Onstott1
M, b. 26 May 1718, d. October 1778

Father Johann Peter Onstott1 b. 1685, d. 15 March 1736/37
Mother Catharina Jochim1 b. 1694, d. 14 November 1734
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Name Variation   Johann George Anstott1 
Name Variation   Johann George Anstadt 
Name Variation   Johann George (ANSTOTT, ANSTADT) 
Birth* 26 May 1718  Bad Duerkheim, Pfalz, Bavaria1 
Marriage* circa 1737  Principal=Ann Mary1 
Death* October 1778  Frederick County, Maryland1 

Family Ann Mary b. 1718
Children  1. Henry Onstott b. c 17421
  2. Anna Marie Onstott b. c 17451
  3. Margaret Onstott b. c 17501
  4. Magdelena Onstott b. c 17541
  5. John Onstott Sr.+ b. c 1759, d. bt 1803 - 18511,2
  6. George Onstott+ b. 1761, d. Mar 18271
  7. Nicholas Onstott+ b. 25 Feb 1763, d. 18291

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Johann Peter Onstott1
M, b. 1685, d. 15 March 1736/37

Father Johann Onstott1 b. 1659, d. between 1689 and 1750
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Name Variation   Johann Onstott (ANSTOTT, ANSTADT) 
Marriage*   Principal=Margaretha Elisabetha Mische 
Birth* 1685  Furensten, Berkenfeld, Oldenburg (Germany)1 
Marriage* 10 July 1708  Bad Duerkheim, Pfalz, Bavaria, Principal=Catharina Jochim1 
Death* 15 March 1736/37  Bad Duerkheim, Pfalz, Bavaria1 

Family 1 Margaretha Elisabetha Mische

Family 2 Catharina Jochim b. 1694, d. 14 November 1734
Children  1. Maria Catharina Onstott b. 10 Jan 1711/12, d. 17131
  2. Anna Elizabeth Onstott b. 12 Jan 1713/14, d. Nov 17141
  3. Johann Adam Onstott b. 5 Jan 1715/16, d. 24 Nov 17171
  4. Johann George Onstott+ b. 26 May 1718, d. Oct 17781
  5. Johann Peter Onstott b. 4 Nov 1720, d. bt 1721 - 18101,2
  6. Johann Bernhard Onstott b. 22 Apr 1721, d. 19 Sep 17301
  7. Anna Magdelena Onstott b. 26 Nov 17241
  8. Sophia Barbara Onstott b. 26 Sep 1726, d. bt 1727 - 18201,2
  9. Anna Margaretha Onstott b. 1728, d. bt 1752 - 18221,2

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Johann Onstott1
M, b. 1659, d. between 1689 and 1750

Marriage*    
Note*   INTRODUCTION ANSTADTS IN BAVARIA

No one denies that the surname Onstott is German, but the exact origin
isuncertain. According to family tradition, three Onstott brothers camefrom
Germany. Other sources mention Holland.

Recent research by a German specialist strongly indicates that JohannGeorg
Anstatt who came to Philadelphia on the ship Two Brothers in 1747was our
immigrant ancestor and that his origin was Bad Duerkheim,Bavaria. All
genealogical information indicates this to be true.However, positive proof is
still being sought but may never be foundbecause of lack of good records at that
period of time.

The following brief history of Bad Duerkheim was prepared by TrudySchenk, our
German Researcher:

"In the small town of Bad Duerkheim, which is located in the formerPalentine
district of Germany, we find a Johann Georg Anstadt born May26,1718. There is no
remark made in his birth entry that he later leftthe town to emigrate to
America. A search of the parish records of BadDuerkheim up to 1780 for marriages
and deaths do indicate that JohannGeorg Anstadt indeed left the town because
there is no mention of hisname after 1718.

"Bad Duerkheim lies close to the Rhein River which was the way of travelto
Rotterdam for early Pennsylvania emigrants. Originally the name wasonly
Duerkheim.

"The name Anstadt first appears in the Evang-Lutheran Parish Registers in1708
when Johann Peter Anstadt from Birkenfeld (a master tailor) marriedCatherine
Jochim from Wachenheim.

"Duerkheim suffered much destruction during such wars as the Thirty YearWar
which ended in 1648, the pestilence in 1666 which took 336inhabitants to the
grave and in 1674 a few thousand head of soldiers tookquarters as a result of
the Holland War. The largest part of the townburned down. Many of the
inhabitants were killed in a barbarian manner.

The Kings of France had the desire to own all of the lands across theirborders
including the area around Duerkheim. As it has happened often inhistory,
inheritances as a result of a marriage turned one royal houseagainst the other.
In the Lutheran Parish Registers of 1713 thefollowing explanation is made:

After the death of 50 children this year who died of pox the French cameinto the
land and destroyed the fields. They shut down the people andafterwards,
plundered the village. The small Army had their headquartersin Duerkheim. During
this time many people died and were buried withoutsong or sound. The city church
was used as the prison. They came in thewinter and brought dreadful diseases
with them.With the year 1714 thetown began to progress and prosper.

"Duerkheim received the name Bad because of the many healing naturalsprings."

The following is a part of a letter dated Oct 26,1948 from the Chief ofthe
Division of Public Records of the State Archives, PennsylvaniaHistorical and
Museum Commission:

"The name John Anstatt appears on a list of soldiers of Washington Countywho
fought in the Revolutionary War.

"The name George Onstett appears as a Private, First Class, in Capt.William
Strain's Company of Militia of the Sixth Battalion, CumberlandCounty Militia,
commanded by Col. James Dunlap, July 27, 1782.

"The name Peter Angstadt appears in the Lancaster County Militiarecords. In our
passenger lists of Pioneers we find that a Johann GeorgAnstatt arrived in the
Ship Two Brothers, and took the Oath ofAllegiance, Oct 13, 1747. A Johannes
Anstatt arrived on the ShipSpeedwell, Sept 25, 1749."

Another letter dated Nov 4, 1948, written by the Director of the StateLibrary,
Department of Public Instruction at Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacontains the
following:

"We find the following persons were immigrants: Johannes Georg Anstatt arrived
on the ship 'Two Brothers', Oct 13, 1747. A man namedJohannes Anstatt came on
the Ship Speedwell and took the Oath ofAllegiance to Great Britain 1749, as was
required of all males 16 yearsold and over.

"George Anstatt came on the ship Richard and Elizabeth, Sept. 28, 1733.The
Captains list of that date also survived. He gave the age of Georgas 37. There
was also a boy named Johannes on the same ship. His agewas given as one year.

George Aongsted had a warrant for 60 acres of land, 1749, inPhiladelphia. A
George Onstead had a warrant for 30 acres in Berks Co,in 1753. A man by the same
name was taxed in Hopewell Twp, CumberlandCounty,1782.

A George Onstatt served in the Washington County Militia as a Ranger onthe
Frontier, at the time of the Revolution. We do not find anyinformation accept
his name in the military record, as a ranger and hisname in the Militia. It is
an updated list, but known to refer to theRevolution War. His name appears as
"Anstate" in the company of CaptainThomas Parkinson, Oct 2, 1781,and Lt. John
Ritchey.

Compiled by: Oscar L. Onstott

[Descendents of Johann Onstott] 
Birth* 1659  Furensten, Berkenfeld, Oldenburg (Germany)1 
Death* between 1689 and 1750  2 

Family
Child  1. Johann Peter Onstott+ b. 1685, d. 15 Mar 1736/371

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Martha Jane Onstott1
F, b. 1782, d. circa 1873

Father John Onstott Sr.1 b. circa 1759, d. between 1803 and 1851
Mother Sarah Hood1 b. 23 October 1764, d. 23 October 1846
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Marriage*    
Burial*   Lowery Cemetary, Washington County, Indiana1 
Birth* 1782  North Carolina1 
Marriage* 30 May 1822  Washington County, Indiana, Principal=John Lowery1 
Death* circa 1873  Campbellsburg, Washington County, Indiana1 

Family 1
Children  1. Mahala Onstott b. bt 1800 - 1823, d. bt 1805 - 19072
  2. Mahalia Onstott b. bt 1800 - 1823, d. bt 1805 - 19072
  3. Marvel Onstott+ b. 1807, d. bt 1851 - 18991,2
  4. Elihu Onstott+ b. 24 Mar 1816, d. 8 Sep 18821
  5. Orpha Orange Onstott+ b. 14 Mar 1818, d. 5 Jul 18901

Family 2 John Lowery b. 1770, d. after 1850
Children  1. George W. Lowery+ b. 1824, d. bt 1862 - 19151,2
  2. John A. Lowery+ b. 1830, d. bt 1872 - 19211,2

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Marvel Onstott1
M, b. 1807, d. between 1851 and 1899

Mother Martha Jane Onstott1,2 b. 1782, d. circa 1873
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Birth* 1807  Indiana1 
Marriage* 3 June 1830  Pike County, Missouri, Principal=Charlotte Hayes1 
Death* between 1851 and 1899  2 

Family Charlotte Hayes b. between 1794 and 1819, d. between 1851 and 1908
Children  1. David Onstott b. 1832, d. bt 1833 - 19221,2
  2. Sarah Onstott b. 1834, d. bt 1860 - 19281,2
  3. William Onstott b. Mar 1836, d. bt 1885 - 19281,2
  4. Mary E. Onstott b. 1840, d. bt 1865 - 19341,2
  5. Suel J. Onstott b. 1843, d. bt 1883 - 19341,2
  6. Thomas Edward Onstott b. 12 Dec 1845, d. 22 Dec 19181
  7. Alice Onstott b. 1849, d. bt 1850 - 19431,2

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Charlotte Hayes1
F, b. between 1794 and 1819, d. between 1851 and 1908

Birth* between 1794 and 1819  2 
Marriage* 3 June 1830  Pike County, Missouri, Principal=Marvel Onstott1 
Death* between 1851 and 1908  2 

Family Marvel Onstott b. 1807, d. between 1851 and 1899
Children  1. David Onstott b. 1832, d. bt 1833 - 19221,2
  2. Sarah Onstott b. 1834, d. bt 1860 - 19281,2
  3. William Onstott b. Mar 1836, d. bt 1885 - 19281,2
  4. Mary E. Onstott b. 1840, d. bt 1865 - 19341,2
  5. Suel J. Onstott b. 1843, d. bt 1883 - 19341,2
  6. Thomas Edward Onstott b. 12 Dec 1845, d. 22 Dec 19181
  7. Alice Onstott b. 1849, d. bt 1850 - 19431,2

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
David Onstott1
M, b. 1832, d. between 1833 and 1922

Father Marvel Onstott1,2 b. 1807, d. between 1851 and 1899
Mother Charlotte Hayes1,2 b. between 1794 and 1819, d. between 1851 and 1908
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Birth* 1832  Missouri1 
Death* between 1833 and 1922  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Sarah Onstott1
F, b. 1834, d. between 1860 and 1928

Father Marvel Onstott1,2 b. 1807, d. between 1851 and 1899
Mother Charlotte Hayes1,2 b. between 1794 and 1819, d. between 1851 and 1908
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Birth* 1834  1 
Marriage* 12 April 1854  Missouri, Principal=Bernett Ferguson1 
Death* between 1860 and 1928  2 

Family Bernett Ferguson b. between 1788 and 1824, d. between 1858 and 1912

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Bernett Ferguson1
M, b. between 1788 and 1824, d. between 1858 and 1912

Birth* between 1788 and 1824  2 
Marriage* 12 April 1854  Missouri, Principal=Sarah Onstott1 
Death* between 1858 and 1912  2 

Family Sarah Onstott b. 1834, d. between 1860 and 1928

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
William Onstott1
M, b. March 1836, d. between 1885 and 1928

Father Marvel Onstott1,2 b. 1807, d. between 1851 and 1899
Mother Charlotte Hayes1,2 b. between 1794 and 1819, d. between 1851 and 1908
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Birth* March 1836  1 
Marriage* between 1852 and 1887  Principal=Nancy (?)2 
Death* between 1885 and 1928  2 

Family Nancy (?) b. between 1852 and 1887, d. between 1885 and 1941

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Nancy (?)1
F, b. between 1852 and 1887, d. between 1885 and 1941

Marriage* between 1852 and 1887  Principal=William Onstott2 
Birth* between 1852 and 1887  2 
Death* between 1885 and 1941  2 

Family William Onstott b. March 1836, d. between 1885 and 1928

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Mary E. Onstott1
F, b. 1840, d. between 1865 and 1934

Father Marvel Onstott1,2 b. 1807, d. between 1851 and 1899
Mother Charlotte Hayes1,2 b. between 1794 and 1819, d. between 1851 and 1908
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Birth* 1840  Missouri1 
Marriage* 24 May 1859  Ralls County, Missouri, Principal=John Ferguson1 
Death* between 1865 and 1934  2 

Family John Ferguson b. between 1814 and 1840, d. between 1864 and 1928

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
John Ferguson1
M, b. between 1814 and 1840, d. between 1864 and 1928

Birth* between 1814 and 1840  2 
Marriage* 24 May 1859  Ralls County, Missouri, Principal=Mary E. Onstott1 
Death* between 1864 and 1928  2 

Family Mary E. Onstott b. 1840, d. between 1865 and 1934

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Suel J. Onstott1
M, b. 1843, d. between 1883 and 1934

Father Marvel Onstott1,2 b. 1807, d. between 1851 and 1899
Mother Charlotte Hayes1,2 b. between 1794 and 1819, d. between 1851 and 1908
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Birth* 1843  Missouri1 
Marriage* between 1863 and 1893  Principal=Lucinda (?)2 
Death* between 1883 and 1934  2 

Family Lucinda (?) b. circa 1850, d. between 1882 and 1944

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Lucinda (?)1
F, b. circa 1850, d. between 1882 and 1944

Birth* circa 1850  Ohio1 
Marriage* between 1863 and 1893  Principal=Suel J. Onstott2 
Death* between 1882 and 1944  2 

Family Suel J. Onstott b. 1843, d. between 1883 and 1934

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Thomas Edward Onstott1
M, b. 12 December 1845, d. 22 December 1918

Father Marvel Onstott1 b. 1807, d. between 1851 and 1899
Mother Charlotte Hayes1 b. between 1794 and 1819, d. between 1851 and 1908
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Birth* 12 December 1845  Ralls County, Missouri1 
Marriage* August 1868  Pike County, Missouri, Principal=Mary Susan Bradley1 
Death* 22 December 1918  1 

Family Mary Susan Bradley b. between 1832 and 1857, d. between 1896 and 1947

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
Mary Susan Bradley
F, b. between 1832 and 1857, d. between 1896 and 1947

Birth* between 1832 and 1857  1 
Marriage* August 1868  Pike County, Missouri, Principal=Thomas Edward Onstott2 
Death* between 1896 and 1947  1 

Family Thomas Edward Onstott b. 12 December 1845, d. 22 December 1918

Citations
  1. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
  2. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
Alice Onstott1
F, b. 1849, d. between 1850 and 1943

Father Marvel Onstott1,2 b. 1807, d. between 1851 and 1899
Mother Charlotte Hayes1,2 b. between 1794 and 1819, d. between 1851 and 1908
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Birth* 1849  1 
Death* between 1850 and 1943  2 

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
  2. [S119] Unknown author, WFT.
Elihu Onstott1
M, b. 24 March 1816, d. 8 September 1882

Mother Martha Jane Onstott1 b. 1782, d. circa 1873
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Note*   Elihu left Indiana in 1833 and came to Illinois making his home with Haskins Ozburn who lived about a half mile east and north of Pyatt Station on the Illinois Central R.R. While working for Ozburn riding through woods after a cow, near what is known as Woodside Ford on Beaucoup Creek, about a mile north of Oxburn's house, he ran into a tree bruising his knee causing what was known at that time as "White Swelling". This caused his knee to be stiff and his leg short, so that in later life he wore a shoe with an extra inch cork sole on it-his right foot. During the trouble with his knee he was laid up in bed for a long time cared for by Mrs. Ozburn, whom he always praised in highest terms. Later Elihu went to live with Pheobe Hickman who then lived in Perry Co. She was Pheobe Taylor before her marriage, and while in this vicinity he became acquainted with Ann Wells, a daughter of Thomas and Sarah Wells who lived in Perry Co. They were married about 1839 and went to live on a 20-acre tract of land that he owned in Vancil settlement in Perry County. The home was a small log cabin which was all that was available in those days. They had no furniture except what was made by her husband. The door was used as a table and thus they made out for some time. Elihu made chairs out of hickory bark. They were of very good quality and much in use in those days.

Later Elihu moved to Chester, Illinois and built an exceptionally nice house for that time. His son William was born there but the other children were born on this farm. He was a very thrifty man, trading in stock farms buying hides and rags etc. Shortly after Duquoin was put on the railroad he opened up a hardware store-the first hardware store in Duquoin-a small frame building. Here he prospered soon erecting a two story building and enlarging his business. Just prior to his death the store was operated by Don M. Onstott and Edward Kimmel, son and son-in-law. This corner has been occupied by a hardware store for almost seventy years. In 1922 and with the exception of two or three years when it was owned and operated by Harry C. Miller, it was owned and operated by some member of the Onstott family.

It was about 1855 when Elihu moved his family to Duquoin and lived in a story and half house on the corner of South and Milberry Streets. Later he built the two story brick just east of it where he was living at the time of his death.

Elihu Onstott was born March 24, 1816 and died Sept. 28, 1882 from an attack of paralysis, it being his third stroke. For years he served as Justice of Peace in the community and acted very ably. He was addicted to the use of profane language when angered and at such times was very vindictive. He was kind to his family, well known and very well-liked. He accumulated a small fortune which he left for his wife and children. From the time he was about 24 years old, he was almost white haired, due possibly to the lack of a father. He ran away from home, probably due to humiliation, and never came back. He took off his shoes and put them on a stump where they could be seen, so that his mother would know that he had not been killed. He at the time carried a small gourd, which he used to make a whistling noise. His sister Orpha said she could hear the sound of that whistle long after he was gone, and always expected him to come back. He never returned or sent word where he was until after he was married when he drove overland with his wife and son William, then only a baby. He stopped at his mother's home and asked for lodging. She did not know him, but upon learning he was from Illinois, inquired about her lost son, whereupon he told her who he was.

He is said to have perfected the first riding plow. Owing to his lameness, he found difficulty in following a plow, so went about making a wheeled instrument, so he could ride and plow. He never had it patented so it was dropped.

Ref:A History of the Onstott Family by:Howard Kimmel
 
Birth* 24 March 1816  Washington County, Indiana1 
Marriage* 1839  Perry County, Illinois, Principal=Ann Wells1 
Death* 8 September 1882  Duquoin, Perry County, Illinois1 

Family Ann Wells b. 1823, d. 1922
Children  1. William R. Onstott b. 25 Oct 1840, d. 2 Aug 18641
  2. Isabelle Onstott b. 29 May 1843, d. 21 Feb 19171
  3. Elenor Onstott b. 1846, d. 6 May 18751
  4. Don M. Onstott b. 11 Mar 1850, d. 8 Feb 19061
  5. Alifair Onstott b. 27 Feb 1854, d. 8 May 19231

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
Ann Wells1
F, b. 1823, d. 1922

Father Thomas Wells1
Mother Sarah (?)1
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Birth* 1823  Illinois1 
Marriage* 1839  Perry County, Illinois, Principal=Elihu Onstott1 
Death* 1922  1 

Family Elihu Onstott b. 24 March 1816, d. 8 September 1882
Children  1. William R. Onstott b. 25 Oct 1840, d. 2 Aug 18641
  2. Isabelle Onstott b. 29 May 1843, d. 21 Feb 19171
  3. Elenor Onstott b. 1846, d. 6 May 18751
  4. Don M. Onstott b. 11 Mar 1850, d. 8 Feb 19061
  5. Alifair Onstott b. 27 Feb 1854, d. 8 May 19231

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
Thomas Wells1
M

Death*    
Birth*    
Marriage*   Principal=Sarah (?) 

Family Sarah (?)
Child  1. Ann Wells+ b. 1823, d. 19221

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.
Sarah (?)1
F

Marriage*   Principal=Thomas Wells 
Death*    
Birth*    

Family Thomas Wells
Child  1. Ann Wells+ b. 1823, d. 19221

Citations
  1. [S44] Unknown author, Descendants of Johann Onstott.


       

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