Descendants of Philip MORGERT (?-1779}
Notes
2.
Peter MORGART
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN SOCIETY MAGAZINE:
p. 092:
Tohickon Reformed Church:
John Peter Marckert, born Apr 18, 1758; baptized Apr 19, 1758
Parents: Philip Marckert & Catharine Maria
Sponsors: Jacob Klein & Magdalena Lantz
Baptized by Rev. John Egidius Hecker
MORGART Family Bible:
Peter MORGART Senr was born April 18th A.D. 1758.
Christiana Hess was born in March A.D. 1761.
HISTORY OF BEDFORD, SOMERSET, AND FULTON COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA, Chicago: Waterman, Watkins & Co, 1884:
p. 310:
"Peter Morgart and family were early settlers in Fulton county, whence they removed to West Providence. Baltzer, son of Peter, was born in 1785. He married Mary Sparks, who was born in this township in 1798. They had eleven children, one of whom, Abram, lives upon the old homestead. The house, a substantial stone structure, was built by Baltzer Morgart as a tavern, and kept by him many years. He also held some local offices and was closely identified with the interests of the Providence Baptist Church. Abram MORGART is married to Miss Sarah McElwain. They have seven children living and two deceased."
Revolutionary War Pension of Peter Morgert:
no. S-4591 granted
State of Pennsylvania
Bedford County:
On this 26 day of November Anno Domino, 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Honorable Alexander Thomson, President this Associated Judges of the Court of Common Pleas and in and for said County now sitting, Peter MORGERT, a resident of Colerain Township, Bedford County and State aforesaid, aged 74 years, on the 18th day of April last past, who having been first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed the 7th day of June, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated as follows:
That he entered as a volunteer in the fall of 1777, as a private in a company of Infantry commanded by Captain Sput, Lieut. George Kilgore, Ensign Spencer Wigginton,
That he joined said company at Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia,
That said Company were joined by a company from said County of Loudoun and marched under the command of Colonel George West and Josiah Clu? who was either a Lieutenant Colonel or maybe a Major.
That they marched through Fredericks Town, Maryland, then by Smith? York and Lancaster, then to Perkcoming? where they joined the main army commanded by his Excellency, General George Washington, immediately after the battle of Germantown, thence to White Marsh.
That, after remaining doing duty under the command of the Officers aforesaid, for the term which said companies had volunteered, the said companies were discharged by Col. Crawford with the thanks of the commanding officer in the neighborhood of Brandywine.
That he then returned to his residence in Loudon County aforesaid and afterwards in the month of August or September 1781, he again volunteered in the same company under the same Captain, Lieutenant and Ensign and the same colonel and marched as a Sergeant in said Company.
That they marched from Loudoun County aforesaid to Fredericksburg and to the combined Army, then at Glostin Court House, that the day after their arrival there was a skirmish with the Enemy.
That he remained with said army doing duty in said corps until after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and then assisted in guarding the prisoners surrendered at Gloucester as far as Noland's Ferry.
That after his term of service had expired he was with the rest of said company discharged at Noland's Ferry. That his said services at both periods exceeded six months as he verily believes as a volunteer aforesaid...
...Applicant further states that he was born on the 18th day of April, AD 1758 in Sussex County, New Jersey, that he lived in Loudoun County, Va. from the time he left the service until the year 1782 when he removed to Bedford County, Penn. and where he has resided ever since.
That he never had a written discharge nor did he know of any of the men receiving a discharge and that he believes each term of his said service was three months.
He has a record of his age by his father, which is now in his possession.
That Luke Fetters of Bedford Co. is acquainted with his services.
Signed: Peter MORGERT (no mark and very legible)
"MORGART... That's Also Spelled Morgret or Morgert" by Patricia Morgart," BEDFORD COUNTY PRESS, February 24, 1972:
"In a tiny hilltop family cemetery east of Everett, just off Route 30 on the road to Graceville, there is a grave of a Revolutionary War soldier. His wife lies beside him and many members of their family are buried in this fenced-in plot on the Bernard Shaw Farm. A marker from the County Commissioners designates the grave as historical. The original tombstone is still there but a new stone is also there to make the job of the "tombstone reader" a bit easier and to mark for at least another hundred years the spot in which Peter Morgert was buried.
Who was Peter Morgert and why bother? If you are a Morgart, Morgret or Morgert of Bedford County, undoubtedly Peter was your ancestor. His father Philip left Sussex County, N.J., and brought his family with him to settle in Loudon County, Va., where he died in 1779, a man of some means according to his inventory, which makes fascinating reading.
Peter's obituary which appeared in the Bedford Gazette on Friday, Nov. 27, 1846, under the caption DEATH OF A REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER, tells of his manhood: He entered the Patriot Army soon after he arrived at the age of 17 -- was a Lieutenant in one of the Virginia companies and was stationed in Virginia all the time that he spent in the service -- was in no engagement except that of Yorktown -- was present at the surrender of Cornwallis and saw him offer his sword to Gen. Lafayette, thinking it more honorable to surrender to a French nobleman than to a "Rebel General." He also saw Lafayette refuse the sword and turn the attention of Cornwallis to Gen. Washington by saying, "That is the Commander of the Day -- give your sword to him." Cornwallis politely complied with the direction.
In 1783 he moved from Virginia to Bethel Township in this county and in 1785 to Providence Township where he resided until the year 1831, when he moved to Colerain Township where he resided until the time of his death. Eight of his children out of a family of twelve survived him. He has now living more than sixty grandchildren, and more than forty great-grandchildren. He was respected and esteemed by his neighbors and was for some years a member of the Baptist Church and died in the hope of a Blessed Immortality.
The time between 1783 and 1846 Peter put his mark on Bedford County. He was a pioneer. Deeds in the Bedford County Courthouse show he was a man of much property. He owned numerous plantations; undoubtedly this word is a throwback to his southern exposure, and several had fascinating, even romantic names. One of the first properties he owned after his war experience was called CONTENTMENT and was located in Hopewell Township. He owned ALBENY in Hopewell Township and NOSEGAY in Colerain Township as well as numerous unnamed tracts in "Providence" Township. Peter was listed in the courthouse records as one of the tavernkeepers who made application for license in 1791, giving the tavern's location "about 11 miles east of Bedford on the Great Road to Philadelphia." A later application listed it three miles west of the Juniata Crossings.
The tale of this tavern is interesting, if confused! All evidence points toward this tavern having been the present Arthur Woy property just east of Clark's motel on Route 30. Peter apparently owned the property first and sold it to his son, Bolser, who willed it to his son, Andrew Jackson Morgart. Andrew's daughter Arabelle, married E. Scott Hoy and they became proprietors of the property.
Peter was quite active in the Everett community. His name is coupled to the Chambersburg-Bedford Turnpike and the aforementioned 1884 History states Peter Morgart was one of the 124 countians fined for taking part in the Whiskey Rebellion. This insurgent later became a school director in Colerain Township, where he spent the last years of his life with his wife Christina Hess. Their large family reaches into many family trees, the Everett branches including Barton, Whetstone, Barndollar, Sparks, Conner, Deal, Manspeaker, O'Neal, Steckman and Foor. Peter's wife was a Hess and it is not recorded who her parents were or if she was Pennsylvania or Virginia-bred. She was born in 1761 and died in 1839. Peter was born in 1758 and died in 1846. They were wed in 1779. Their children were:
Philip, who married Margaret Hess
Peter Jr., who married Elizabeth Cessna
Baltzer, who married Mary Sparks
Catherine, who married George Barton
Mary, who married George Deal
Rebecca, who married John Conner
Rachel, who married William M. Cessna
Elizabeth, who married Abraham McClellan
George Washington, who married Catherine Moyerstaisa.
1790 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
p. 238:
Peter Morgart household:
3 males over age 16
1 male under age 16
3 females
HISTORY OF BEDFORD, SOMERSET, AND FULTON COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA, Chicago: Waterman, Watkins & Co, 1884:
p. 106:
Whiskey Insurrection: Peter MORGART--pled guilty in 1795
1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
p. 405:
Peter Morgert household:
1 male age 10-16
2 males age 16-26
1 male age 26-45
3 females age 0-10
1 female age 10-16
1 female age 26-45
HISTORY OF BEDFORD, SOMERSET, AND FULTON COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA, Chicago: Waterman, Watkins & Co, 1884:
p. 219:
"County Cmmissioners: Peter MORGRETT, 1802"
1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNYSLVANIA:
Providence Township:
p. 021:
Peter Morgret household:
1 male age 0-10
3 males age 16-26
1 male age 26-45
1 male over age 45
1 female age 0-10
2 females age 10-16
1 female age 16-26
1 female over age 45
1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Providence Township:
p. 082:
Peter Morgart household:
1 male age 10-16
1 male age 26-45
1 male over age 45
2 females age 16-26
1 female over age 45
1 slave
1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Providence Township:
p. 108:
Peter Morgert household:
1 male age 5-10
2 males age 20-30
1 male age 70-80
1 female age 0-5
1 female age 15-20
2 females age 20-30
1 female age 70-80
1840 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Colerain Township:
p. 279:
Peter Morgan household:
1 male age 20-30
1 male age 30-40
1 male age 80-90
2 females age 20-30
1 female age 50-60
Bedford County, PA, Wills--LDS Film #331,358:
Book 3:
pp. 373-374:
Will of Peter MORGERT, of Colerain Township, Bedford County,
to son-in-law Abraham McLellan, northern division of my mansion place,
to son George W. MORGART, southern division of my mansion place,
and after his death to my grandson Morgan McLellan,
Abraham McLelland shall have use of spring & spring house on southern division of my mansion place,
to son George W., personal property,
to my daughter Catharine Barton, widow, $300,
to daughter Mary, wife of George Deal, $650,
to daughter Rebecca, wife of John Conner, $400
residue of estate to be equally divided among all children, viz. my sons Peter, Bolser & George, and my daughters Catharine, Mary, Rebecca, Rachel, and Elizabeth,
Bolser MORGART, my son, of West Providence Township, and Abraham McLellan of Colerain Township, my son-in-law, to be executors
9 March 1846
Signed: Peter MORGERT
Witnesses: George James, John Cessna
proved 21 November 1846
BEDFORD GAZETTE, Bedford, Pennsylvania, 2 Nov 1846:
"DEATH OF A REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER
DIED--On Monday the 16th of November inst., in Colerain Township, Bedford County, Peter Morgret aged 88 years, 6 months and 28 days.
The deceased was born in Sussex County, New Jersey, on the 18th of April A.D. 1758. In 1765 he was taken by his parents to Loudoun Co., in the state of Virginia--here he lived until after the close of the Revolutionary War.
He entered the Patriot Army soon after he arrived at the age of seventeen--was a Lieutenant in one of the Virginia companies and was stationed in Virginia all the time that he spent in the service--was in no engagement except that of Yorktown-was present at the surrender of Cornwallis and saw him offer his sword to Gen. Lafayette thinking it more honorable to surrender to a French Nobleman than to a "Rebel General." He also saw Lafayette refuse the sword and turn the attention of Cornwallis to Gen. Washington by saying "That is the Commander of the day--give your sword to him." Cornwallis politely complied with the direction.
In 1783 he moved from Virginia to Bethel Twp. in this county, and in 1785 to Providence Township where he resided until the year 1831, when he moved to Colerain Township where he resided until the time of his death. Eight of his children out of a family of twelve survive him. He has now living more than sixty grandchildren, and more than forty great-grandchildren. He was respected and esteemed by his neighbors--and was for some years a member of the Baptist Church and died in the hope of a Blessed Immortality."
BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNYSYLVANIA, CEMETERIES, Volume 8, by Robetta E. & Thomas C. Imler, First Edition, 1981, Ancestor Publishers:
MORGART FARM GRAVEYARD
Copied 18 June 1836 by Helen Hill Greenburg.
Located on the road below Everett, leading toward Graceville, Pennsylvania.
Philip MORGART son of Peter & Christena, born 1780, died 25 Jan 1846
Margaret MORGART, born 1799, died 22 Jan 1832, age 53 years
Christena MORGART, born 11 Mar 1761, died 6 Feb 1839
Peter MORGART, Sr, born 18 Apr 1758, died 16 Nov 1846
Christina HESS
McClellan Family Bible:
Christina Hess, born Mar 1761, wife of Peter MORGART Sr
Morgart Family Bible:
Peter MORGART Senr was born April 18th A.D. 1758.
Christiana Hess was born in March A.D. 1761.
In Memory of Christiana consort of Peter MORGART Sen. Who departed this life Anno Domini 1851. Aged 90 years, 2 months, and 26 days.
10.
Rebecca MORGART
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, FULTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Ayr Township:
pp. 041A-041B:
Household/Family #79/82:
John Connor, age 68, Farmer, $2500 real estate, born MD
*Rebecca Connor, age 54, born PA
Barnard McCormick, age 21, Labourer, born PA
Susan Slosher, age 18, born OH
Regetta Six, age 7, female, born PA 1860 FEDERAL CENSUS, FULTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Ayr Township:
p. 005:
Household/Family #1350/1350:
*Rabecca Conner, age 64, $250 personal property, born PA
Regetta Sixx, age 18, born PA
John CONNER
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, FULTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Ayr Township:
pp. 041A-041B:
Household/Family #79/82:
John Connor, age 68, Farmer, $2500 real estate, born MD
*Rebecca Connor, age 54, born PA
Barnard McCormick, age 21, Labourer, born PA
Susan Slosher, age 18, born OH
Regetta Six, age 7, female, born PA
13.
George Washington MORGART
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Colerain Township:
p. 093B:
Household/Family #161/166:
*George Morgert, age 43, Farmer, $5000 real estate, born PA
Catharine Morgert, age 40, born PA
Sarah C. Patton, age 4, born PA
Catharine Myers, age 60, born PA
Elizabeth Lysinger, age 6, born PA 1860 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Colerain Township, Post Office: Rainsburg:
p. 124:
Household/Family #632/175:
*George Morgarg, age 54, Farmer, born PA
Catharine Morgarg, age 51, born PA
Sarah C. Patton, age 4, born PA
Julia Spencer, age 9, born PA 1870 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Rainsburg Borough, Post Office: Cumberland Valley:
p. 422A:
Household/Family #4/4:
*Morgert, George W., age 64, $1000 real estate, $200 personal property, born PA
Morgert, Rachel, age 39, born PA
Cunsand, Emma, age 11, born PA 1880 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Rainsburg:
p. 098B:
Main Street:
Household/Family #34/34:
*Morgart, George W., age 74, Landlord, born PA, both parents born VA
Morgart, Rachel, age 49, wife, Landlady, born PA, both parents born PA
Howsare, Mary E., age 27, Domestic Servant, born PA, both parents born PA
Kegg, Levi R., age 33, Boarder, Tinsmith, born PA, both parents born PA
Smith, George, age 47, Boarder, Works in Tannery, born MO, both parents born ENGLAND
Hardsauc, William, age 22, Boarder, Fire insurance Agent, born PA, both parents born PA
Carver, George, age 27, Boarder, Shoemaker, born PA, both parents born PRUSSIA
Catherine MOYERS
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Colerain Township:
p. 093B:
Household/Family #161/166:
George Morgert, age 43, Farmer, $5000 real estate, born PA
*Catharine Morgert, age 40, born PA
Sarah C. Patton, age 4, born PA
Catharine Myers, age 60, born PA
Elizabeth Lysinger, age 6, born PA 1860 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Colerain Township, Post Office: Rainsburg:
p. 124:
Household/Family #632/175:
George Morgarg, age 54, Farmer, born PA
*Catharine Morgarg, age 51, born PA
Sarah C. Patton, age 4, born PA
Julia Spencer, age 9, born PA
Rachel
1870 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Rainsburg Borough, Post Office: Cumberland Valley:
p. 422A:
Household/Family #4/4:
Morgert, George W., age 64, $1000 real estate, $200 personal property, born PA
*Morgert, Rachel, age 39, born PA
Cunsand, Emma, age 11, born PA 1880 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Rainsburg:
p. 098B:
Main Street:
Household/Family #34/34:
Morgart, George W., age 74, Landlord, born PA, both parents born VA
*Morgart, Rachel, age 49, wife, Landlady, born PA, both parents born PA
Howsare, Mary E., age 27, Domestic Servant, born PA, both parents born PA
Kegg, Levi R., age 33, Boarder, Tinsmith, born PA, both parents born PA
Smith, George, age 47, Boarder, Works in Tannery, born MO, both parents born ENGLAND
Hardsauc, William, age 22, Boarder, Fire insurance Agent, born PA, both parents born PA
Carver, George, age 27, Boarder, Shoemaker, born PA, both parents born PRUSSIA
3.
George MORGRET
1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
p. 391:
George Morgret household:
4 males age 0-10
1 male age 26-45
1 female age 26-45
1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Bethel Township:
p. 051:
George Morgret household:
1 male age 0-10
2 males age 10-16
1 male age 16-26
2 males age 26-45
2 females age 0-10
1 female age 10-16
3 females age 26-45
1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Bethel Township:
p. 061:
George Morgaret household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 16-26
1 male over age 45
2 females age 10-16
1 females over age 45
Bedford County, PA, Orphans Court:
Lunacy Papers, 1828:
George MORGRET, mentally disturbed; wife, Margaret Fisher
1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNYSLVANIA:
Bethel Township:
p. 031:
George Morgaret household:
1 male age 10-15
1 male age 50-60
1 female age 20-30
1 female age 50-60
1840 FEDERAL CENSUS, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Bethel Township:
p. 404:
George Morgrett household:
1 male age 15-20
1 male age 60-70
1 female age 60-70
Bedford County, PA, Wills--LDS Film #331,358
Book 3:
pp. 395-396:
Will of George MORGRET of Bethel Twp, Bedford County,
to my wife Margaret, the old part of the house two rooms where I now live, three beds and beding, one beaurow, one corner cubboard and contents, gray mare, saddle & bridle, and choice of two cows, firewood, and fifth part of of all grain and fifth part of all hay, and fruit in orchard, and pasture,
place where I now live to my son William MORGRET, except strip next to where John MORGRET lives, out of which William MORGRET is to pay my son Peter MORGRET the sum of $275 three years after my death,
Peter MORGRET to have two promisary notes which I held against him amounting to $425,
to my son John MORGRET, place where he now lives and also piece of land which Job MORGRET conveyed to me adjoining John MORGRET, out of which John MORGRET is to pay my daughter Rachel Mann, $223, and to pay his mother the yearly interest as long as she lives, and Peter Mann to have his promisary note given upt to him amounting to $277,
to my son Job MORGRET all his notes held against him amounting to $700,
to my son Philip MORGRET the place where he lives in Belfast Township and all notes given up which I hold against him except one note for forty bushels of wheat to be paid to my wife Margaret,
to Samuel Truax married to my daughter Fanney, the place where he now lives in Belfast Township,
remainder of estate to be equally divided amongst my several sons and daughters before named share and share alike after one third to my wife Margaret,
appoint son Job MORGRET of Belfast Twp and son William MORGRET of Bethel Twp executors,
23 Apr 1847
Signed: George MORGRET
Witnesses: Jack Barnhard, William Tanner
Proved 28 Oct 1847
Fulton County, PA, Orphans Court:
Book 7:
p. 54:
28 Dec 1848, Job and William MORGRET, executors of George MORGRET, had $670.41 for distribution
p. 551:
28 Apr 1849, Final Distribution made
Margaret FISHER
Bedford County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #331,371:
Book D:
p. 451:
Francis FISHER widow; John Hill and Mary his wife; Mary FISHER widow; John FISHER; Abraham HESS & Ann his wife; George MORGAN and Margaret his wife; Jacob FISHER and Anny his wife; all of Bethel Twp, Bedford County, PA;
for 10 shillings to Peter FISHER of same place,
tract of land on waters of Tonoloway Creek, being part of larger tract of John FISHER, deceased, which feel to the above named Peter FISHER by the will of his father John FISHER deceased,
containing 110 acres
21 Aug 1795
Signed: Francis-mark-FISHER, John-mark-Hill, Mary Hill, Mary-mark-FISHER, John FISHER, Abraham-AH mark-HESS, Ann-mark-HESS, George Morgan, Margret Morgan, Jacob FISHER, Ruanny FISHER
Wit: Barnard Mann Jr, Elizabeth-x mark-FISHER
Bedford County, PA, Deeds--LDS Film #331,376:
Book K:
pp. 109-111:
Peter FISHER, John Hill and Mary his wife, John FISHER, Abraham HESS and Ann his wife, George MORGERT and Margret his wife, Jacob FISHER and Ruhamah FISHER, all of Bethel Twp, Bedford Co,
for 10 pounds paid by John FISHER and William HESS for Paul FISHER's widow and heirs, agreeable to will of Paul FISHER deceased,
tract in Bethel Twp, being part of two tracts late the property of John FISHER deceased, one tract called "Bishops Gate" granted to John FISHER deceased on 12 Oct 1769, the other called "Mantua" dated 19 May 1785, adj. John Rush, Sliger, Stillwell,
containing 140 acres
10 Oct 1795
Signed: Peter FISHER, John Hill, Mary Hill, John FISHER, Abraham-mark-HESS, Ann-mark-HESS, George MORGERT, Margret-x mark-MORGRET, Jacob FISHER, Rheumis FISHER
Wit: Jacob Wink, Adam Wink
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, FULTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Bethel Township:
p. 054B:
Household/Family #82/83:
*Margaret Morgret, age 78, born PA
Rebecca Ford, age 19, born PA
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