Sixth Generation
32 Christian Heinrich Blendermann.34 Born bef 5 May 1765 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).1 At the age of <1, Christian Heinrich was baptized in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 5 May 1765.1 Godparents: H[err] Bürgermeister [Friedrich Christian] Sobbe, Philip Schäfer. Confirmed on 30 May 1779 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).1 Was granted citizenship to Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 19 Aug 1794.36, page 66, item 2032 Registration as Bürger. Christian Heinrich died in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 8 Dec 1843; he was 78.3 effects of old age, also noted in the birth record in the Blomberg church book, cause listed as "Altersschwäche" or old age. Buried on 11 Dec 1843 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).3 Occupation: Buttonmaker (Knopfmacher); Posamentierer.2 Religion: Evan. reformed.1

From the Confirmation page (after Junius -- 254):

Unter dieser erschienen zum erste mal folgende von mir der Prediger P. H. Althaus den 30 ten May vor der versamleten Gemeinde examinirte und confirmirte Kinder (Listed below for the first time are the children who were examined and confirmed before the assembled congregation on May 30th by me, Preacher P. H. Althaus)

5. Christian Henrich Blendermann im 15. Jahr (age 15)

footnote of Blomberg records also refers to him as "Christoph Henrich"36, page 71, item 2145

Blomberg records describe him as the son of "Christoph"36, page 66, item 2032

Death in 1843: 87.; Blomberg Nr. 57; Blendermann Christian Heinrich, Bürger, Knopfmacher Nr. 57 zu Blomberg, Ehemann, Vrgl: Cop. Reg. 29 Oct. 1803.; 8 Dec; 11 ej.; Altersschwäche; 79 Jahr; Getauft 5 Mai 1763 (87th death; Blomberg, house #57; Blendermann Christian Heinrich, citizen, button maker at house #57 in Blomberg, husband, see the Marriage Register 29 Oct. 1803)

He married Sophie Wilhelmine Eleonore Warthling on 9 Oct 1803 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).2,64 second ceremony apparently held on Oct. 29 in Boesingfeld.

They had the following children:
i. Sophie Friederike Justine34,2, birth, baptism, confirmation (1804-1874)
ii. Heinrich Anton August34,2, birth, baptism, death (Died as Infant) (1807-1807)
16 iii. Heinrich Ernst Friedrich (1808-1873)
iv. Marie Dorothee Henriette Louise34,2, birth, baptism, death (Died as Infant) (1812-1813)

last name spelled Warthling in Blomberg and Boesingfeld churchbooks for wedding


33 Sophie Wilhelmine Eleonore Warthling. Born on 20 Mar 1778 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).66 At the age of <1, Sophie Wilhelmine Eleonore was baptized in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 27 Mar 1778.34,66 Godparents: Eleonore Hardmann, Hedwig ? Confirmed on 11 Nov 1792 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).6 Was granted citizenship to Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 10 Apr 1804.36 accepted as citizen, payment of 15 Rtl. Sophie Wilhelmine Eleonore died in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 26 Mar 1860; she was 82.93 age/birth incorrectly given as 85/1775. Buried on 29 Mar 1860 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).93 Occupation: Midwife (Hebamme).92

Birth/Baptism:

1778 Mertz 28), geboh d 20st, Mertz und d 27st gtft; Namen, Sophie Wilhelmine Eleonore; Eltern, Ernst Diedrich Wartling, Sophie Louise Rieckhofs zu Bösingfeld; Gevattern, 1. Eleonore Hardemanns 2. Hedwig [illegible] (1778 March #28, born 20th March and baptized the 27th; Name, SWE; Parents, EDW, SLR of Bösingfeld; Godparents, 1. EH 2. H ?)

described in the Bürgerbuch as "von einer leibfreien Stelle zu Bösingfeld gebürtig" (unindentured native of Bösingfeld).

mentioned numerous times in: Hebammen in Lippe - 1603-1872 - aus den Akten des Staatsarchivs Detmold - bearbeitet von Barbara Limbach (1996)116

her ability was continually questioned over the years at yearly inspections, where she was frequently described as being of “mittelmässige Kenntnisse”

active 1812 - 1854; requested a pension at retirement (granted ?)

34 Heinrich Strate. Born abt 1770. Heinrich died ? .

Child:
17 i. Johanna (ca1812-1886)

36 Georg Ludwig Krusekopf.34 Born on 2 Dec 1761 in Sternberg, Lippe, (Germany).6 At the age of <1, Georg Ludwig was baptized in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 6 Dec 1761.6 Godparent: Amtmann Stock. Confirmed on 16 Jul 1775 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).6 Residence: Bauerschaft Asmissen. Georg Ludwig died in Linderhofe, Lippe, (Germany), on 11 Apr 1837; he was 75.65,16 Cause: old age (Altersschwäche); Listed age: 76. Buried on 14 Apr 1837 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).65 Occupation: Hops Picker (Hoppenplökker).64, mentioned in marriage record of son Georg Wilhelm August

Listed in childrens’ birth records as “Einlieger beÿ Nr. 60 Linderhofe”66
Nr. 88 Linderhofe in 1811 (Georg Wilhelm August’s wedding record)64

He married Anne Marie Elisabeth Borchers34 abt 1785 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).34

They had the following children:
i. Marie Sophie Friederike (1787-?)
ii. Georg Wilhelm August (1790-1818)
iii. Johann Friedrich Christoph (1792-?)
iv. Luise Wilhelmine (Died as Infant) (1795-1795)
18 v. Wilhelm August Ludwig Friedrich (1796-1853)
vi. Charlotte Henriette Louise Johanne (1799-1869)
vii. Dorothea Louise (1802-1854)

37 Anne Marie Elisabeth Borchers.34 Born ca 1757 in Oldendorf, Germany.65,66, Birthplace, in birth record of dau. Dorothea Louise Based on age at death. Anne Marie Elisabeth died in Linderhofe, Lippe, (Germany), on 9 Feb 1833; she was 76.65 Age: 76 yrs.; Cause: old age (Alterschwäche); Time: 1 AM. Buried on 12 Feb 1833 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).65 Time: 5 PM.

Said to be from Oldendorf in birth record of daughter Dorothea Louise66

living at No. 88 Linderhofe at death65

38 Carl Friedrich Lüdeking.16

geb. Depping von Laßbruch according to S. Krusekopf16

He married Sophie Elisabeth Hünnen16.

They had one child:
19 i. Caroline Wilhelmine (1803-1853)

39 Sophie Elisabeth Hünnen.16

Hünnen von Westorf according to S. Krusekopf16

40 Samuel (2) Gates.44 Born in 1766 in Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Samuel (2) died in Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, on 29 Oct 1822; he was 56.49 M, NEHGR v121, p219, 1967: died intestate. Buried in Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Ledgeville Cemetery (Gates Farm Cemetery). Occupation: Farmer.103

His widow declined administration on his estate 4 Nov. 182238, V121, P219, 1967

From "The History of Petersham, Massachusetts": Tax List of 1814: Gates, Samuel. 45 acres, small house and barn, and a smith's shop. $1000. 1 1/2 miles east of meeting house on Barre Road.48, pg. 147

In the 1820 Census, 2 persons were engaged in agriculture, and 1 in manufacturing (smith shop?)103

He married Hannah Dike44 on 21 Dec 1789 in Phillipston, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.141, Phillipston VR Marr. pg. 63 NEHGR v121, p219, 1967: Hannah of Petersham.

They had the following children:
i. George (2)44 (1790-1863)
ii. Lucretia44 (1792-?)
20 iii. Moses (1794-1872)
iv. Louisa44 (1796-?)
v. Elbridge G.44 (1798-1854)
vi. Anna44 (1802-?)
vii. Mary (2)44 (1805-1847)
viii. Stephen (4)44 (1807-?)
ix. Lucinda44 (1809-?)
x. Samuel, Jr.44 (1815-?)

Intention of marriage given in Petersham 22 November 1789141, Petersham VR Marr pg 87


41 Hannah Dike.44 Born on 4 Apr 1770 in Phillipston, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.99,141, pg. 19 Phillipston births At the age of 16, Hannah was baptized in Templeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, on 12 Nov 1786.99, VR of Phillipston, MA,100,141, VR Templeton pg. 23 Hannah died aft 4 Nov 1822; she was 52. widow of Samuel Gates.

birthdate/place from LDS IGI, which references film 0823832 with vital records of Phillipston, corroborated by Genealogy.com Mass Vital Records CD ROM99

44 Jacob Pollard. Born on 28 Oct 1789 in Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.99, VR of Harvard, MA Jacob died in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 9 May 1857; he was 67.108 Stomach Ulcer. Buried in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.177 New Cemetery. Occupation: Carpenter.108, Death record V112, pg 104, No. 49

On 29 June 1852 Jacob Pollard was appointed coroner for Groton175, Vol. III, pg 35

ref.: LDS IGI films # 0874025 (Harvard, MA VR to 1850), 178100, pg 363, ref # 12713 for birthdate, place, parents

Settling the estate of Jacob was very complicated.373 His will is ten handwritten pages long, and contains sixteen specific items of bequest, appointing his son Luther F. as executor and bestowing a total of $11,500 to his wife and children. In addition, any remaining estate after these distributions and payment of other debt is to be divided in 57 parts, with each heir receiving various portions of the 57 parts. [Pollard-Jacob Estate:files 39526-1 to 39526-12]

Luther F. Pollard presented the will to the probate judge on 15 May 1857, and a hearing was called for 2 June 1857 for all interested parties. On 30 June 1857, the will was decreed to be approved based on the testimony of the witnesses. However, also on 30 June 1857, an appeal was filed by Alfred Pollard (son of Jacob), Mary Hazen (daughter, widowed), Samuel Hazen (husband of dau. Betsey), and John J. Graves (husband of dau. Lucy). They filed their specific reasons for contesting on 27 July 1857, now including Betsey and Lucy as signataries. There were several different specific items, but it boiled down to saying that Jacob Pollard was not mentally competant to make a will, nor had he been for some time. [Pollard-Jacob Estate: files 39527-13 to 39526-28]

On 30 June 1857 Luther and Alfred were named as “special administrators” of the estate, and Luther, along with Luther Farwell and Asa Lawrence signed a $10,000 bond, agreeing to make a present a total inventory of the estate withing three months of 30 June 1857. Alfred Pollard, Samuel Hazen, and John J. Graves signed a separate bond, agreeing to the same terms. An inventory was carried out by three independent appraisers and delivered to the probate judge on 31 August 1857. Luther and Alfred Pollard signed acknowledgment of receipt on 22 Sept. 1857. The personal estate was valued at $4695.81, real estate not valued. [Pollard-Jacob Estate: files 39526-29, 30]

On 13 April 1858, the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts reported that the appeal, which had been continued from its first hearing in October of 1857, had been dropped by the appellants, and the probate of the will was to proceed. This was attested to by the court clerk on 14 June 1858. [Pollard-Jacob Estate: files 39526-31 to 39526-33]

On 22 June 1858 a new bond for $30,000 was signed by Luther F. Pollard, Luther Farwell, and Joseph F. Paul to prepare an inventory of Jacob’s estate within three month’s time. The inventory and statement of their expenses was delivered on 12 October 1858 and included Schedule A - Amounts Received ($254.18); Schedule B - Amounts Paid ($1136.42); Schedule C - Personal Property Appraised and Converted into Cash ($1142.67); net estate value reported as $4953.99. Luther F. Pollard again appointed as estate executor. [Pollard-Jacob Estate: files 39526-34 to 39526-43]

Another inventory, by appraisers Stephen Kendall and James Standish give a value of personal property of $3951.14, also as of 12 October 1858; includes notes on money owed by various people. [Not sure why this conflicts with the number in the previous paragraph; subtracting Schedule C amount does not balance. ???] This inventory also includes real estate, which includes 1/2 the homestead in Groton, a house in Groton Center, two lots, and two houses in Boston, valued at a total of $7925.00. Total estate is thus $11,876.14. [Pollard-Jacob Estate: 39536-44 to 39526-47]

On 1 November 1858 Walter Pollard (sibling of Luther and Alfred) filed an objection to the accounting from his brothers of 12 October 1858, claiming the accounting was inaccurate and the total not correct. The actual specific list of complaints was filed 17 February 1859. [Pollard-Jacob Estate: 39525-48 to 39526-52]

On 14 June 1859 Luther F. Pollard filed a new accounting of the estate and expenses, showing a net total of $12,665.14. [Pollard-Jacob Estate: 39526-53 to 39526-61]

On 7 March 1861 Louisa F. Lewis sent a letter to the probate court accusing Luther F. and Alfred Pollard of overcharging for expenses as administrators of the estate of their mutual father Jacob Pollard. Then on 1 April 1861 Louisa F. Lewis filed a petition stating that she had not received her inheritance from the estate of Jacob Pollard. Luther F. Pollard then filed another accounting of the estate on 11 June 1861 (actually performed on 15 May 1861). This is the end of the documentation, lacking a resolution of her complaint. [Pollard-Jacob Estate: 39526-62 to 39526-71]

Last document cited - #44

Name is legible on the gravestone, but the rest is very hard to make out.

Looks like:
Died
May 9 1857
Age 6[?]

He married Betsy Davis on 7 May 1812 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.54,141, Groton, V2 pg 137 he, of Boston.

They had the following children:
i. Betsey Davis141, Groton, MA; V1 pg 187 (1813-)
ii. Jacob Warren (1814-1854)
iii. Alfred (Twin) (1815-1869)
iv. Albert141, Groton, MA; V1 pg 187 (Died as Child) (1815-1824)
v. Lucy141, Groton, MA; V1 pg 187 (1817-)
vi. Walter (1818-)
22 vii. Thomas (1819-1861)
viii. Luther F.141, Groton, MA; V1 pg 187 (1821-)
ix. Mary Jane141, Groton, MA; V1 pg 187; V2 pg 137 (1822-)
x. Louisa F.373,51, Groton (ca1825-)
xi. Albert A.141, Groton, MA; V1 pg 187 (1827-)
xii. Sarah Ann141, Groton, MA; V1 pg 187 (1828-)
xiii. Agnis B.141, Groton, MA; V1 pg 187 (1833-)


45 Betsy Davis. Born on 12 Jan 1793 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.54,141, Groton, V1, p. 62 Betsy died in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 9 Sep 1876; she was 83.108, V284, pg. 86, No. 47 From Old Age; age given as 83y 7m 28d.

Betsy’s mother’s name is given as Lucy (Page) Davis in Betsy’s Vital Records death listing (cf. Farwell)108

Gravestone:
Betsey
wife of
Jacob Pollard
DIED
Sept. 9, 1876
AE 83 yr. 8 mo.
& 6[?] ds.177

This would suggest her birthdate was Jan 3, not 12.


Daughter; Louisa F., must come between Mary and Albert A. She is in his will, married to George W. Lewis of Groton.


46 John Park.156, p 201 Born on 1 Feb 1787 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.54 John died on 20 Apr 1848; he was 61.54 killed by locomotive. Buried in Ayer, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.178,156 Woodlawn Cemetery. Occupation: Stonecutter.

1820 Census: listed in Littleton, which is next to Ayer, which was the part of Groton where John Park lived.156, pg. 201

Gravestone:
Mr. John Park
Died
April 20, 1848
Aged 61

(was struck and killed instantly by a train while crossing the Fitchburg RR tracks in Groton)156

He married Anna Shurtleff on 10 Sep 1811 in Concord, Merrimack Co., New Hampshire.432, Park-Shurtliff Mar 1811 A.jpg and B,141, Groton V2, pp. 126, 159 Intention published 3 August 1811 in Groton.

They had the following children:
i. John (1812-ca1885)
ii. Sally Ann141, Groton, MA (1814-)
23 iii. Catharine Jane (1822-1891)
iv. Stuart James141, Groton, MA (1824-)
v. William141, Groton, MA (1827-1855)
vi. Cyrus Hamlin141, Groton, MA (1834-1837)
vii. Charles Robinson141, Groton, MA (1835-1837)


47 Anna Shurtleff. Born on 1 Jun 1793 in Pelham, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.141, Pelham p. 70,156, pg. 201 Anna died in Ayer, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 23 Oct 1882; she was 89.153, Park-Anna Death 1882.jpg,156, pg. 202 age 89 y 4 m 20 d. Buried in Ayer, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.156, pg. 202 Woodlawn Cemetery - no gravestone.

Town records of Groton, MA list mother of C. J. Park as "Stuart" in birth record; marriage records show marriage of John Park and Anna Shirtliff, of Concord, NH. Online version of Groton records (NEHGS) says 8/3 was the announcement of marriage intention. The Park genealogy book156 gives a marriage date of Sept. 9, 1811 in Concord, NH, and identifies Anna’s parents as John Carver and Jennet (Taylor) Shurtliff, of Pelham, MA; says Anna was born there. Pelham VR contain a listing for the birth of “An[ne] Shirtleiff” daughter of John Carver and Jennet Shirtlieff on 1 June 1793. Death record for Anna Park in Ayer gives a birthplace of Montpelier, VT, parents names of [Unknown] and Jane Shurtliff, with their birthplaces unknown.

[20 December 2014]: FamilySearch.com has the wedding of John Carver Shirtliff and Jenet Taylor.

48 Samuel Radue.255 Born abt 1760/70. Occupation: Shepherd (Schäfer).

Samuel Radue may or may not be the father of Christian Radue, but the following information from the church books of Sonnenberg/Lebehn/Kyritz suggests that he could be.

One Carl Samuel Radue, Schäfer Knecht, son of Schäfer Samuel Radue of Lebehn, married Dorothea Borchart on October 25, 1818, when he was 27. Thus Carl Samuel was born about 1791, and his father Samuel perhaps 1760-70. In 1818 there is a baptism sponsor named Christian Radue, described as “Schäfers Sohn.” Other Radues (David and Michael) are elsewhere described as “Schäfer Knecht,” and sometimes there is a reference to simply “Schäfer Radue.” Since Christian is described by reference to his father, perhaps this suggests that he is a young man or boy without profession yet (although most likely confirmed). This timing is consistent with Ferdinand Wilhelm’s father Christian, who was having his family in the 1820s - 1830s.

The Radue name may have some connection or origin with the Radue River.

The Radew (in German Radüe) is a river in Poland of 100-kilometer length. It arises from the Pomeranian ridge near S?polno Wielkie (Gross Karzenburg) in the Powiat Szczecinecki. The Radew flows by Karlino (Körlin) in the Powiat Bia?ogardzki (Belgard) into the Pars?ta (Persante) and is its most important tributary. (translated from <http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radew_%28Fluss%29>)

He married Unknown ca 1790.

They had the following children:
i. Carl Samuel255 (ca1791-)
24 ii. Christian (ca1800-)
iii. Michael255 (ca1804-)
iv. Friedrich255,222, Charles August Radue Death_Certificate.jpg (1806-)
v. Gottfried (ca1810-)

49 Unknown.

62 Johann Christian Friedrich Berg.310

He married Marie Magdalena Hahn310.

They had the following children:
31 i. Emilie Marie Christine (1829-<1866)
ii. Caroline Friederike Auguste (1831-1922)

63 Marie Magdalena Hahn.310

Notes on the Hahns in Stettin

The St. Gertrud church books contain the birth/baptism records for eight children born between 1793 and 1830. From these is it possible to construct several families with the Hahn name during that time period.

Johann Melchior (Michael) Hahn and Charlotte Hartwich are named as the parents of three children: Caroline Friederike, b. 19 Apr 1816, bap. 5 May 1816; August Philipp, b. 6 June 1818, bap. 14 June 1818; Wilhelmine Friederike, b. 14 Feb 1821, bap. 4 March 1821. There appears to be a fourth daughter, Sophia Charlotte, probably b. bef 1800. She is listed as a baptism witness for Wilhelmine Friederike, identified as a daughter of the father of WF. She also was the mother of an illegitimate daughter, Caroline Friederike Hahn, b. 21 March 1819, bap. 4 April 1819. A witness for this baptism is identified as the mother’s father, Johann Hahn. Since her middle name was Charlotte, it seems likely that Charlotte Hartwich was also her mother. Based on the estimated birth of Sophia before 1800, a likely date for the birth of Johann Melchior is probably before 1775.

Dorothea Louise Hahn (age 30) gave birth to an illegitimate daughter, Albertine Julie Elisabeth Hahn, b. 21 July 1827, bap. 3 Aug 1827. One baptism witness was Dorothea’s father, Johann Friedrich Hahn, a master baker; another witness was her sister, Albertine Hahn. Since Dorothea was born ca. 1797, her father was likely born ca. 1770 or before.

More speculative is some relationship among these families. Johann Melchior Hahn and Johann Friedrich Hahn appear to have been born sometime prior to ~1775, based on the births of their children. They could be brothers, but there is no direct evidence for that.

A record for a fourth family, for Adolph Friedrich Herrmann Hahn and Ernestine Lugnow is also found, but only for one child: Adolph Friedrich Herrmann Hahn, b. 21 March 1826, bap. 2 April 1826. Adolph senior might have been an immigrant to Stettin, as he is listed as a master brick maker, with the notation “jetzt hier Arbeitsmanns” meaning here now a laborer, possibly not yet eligible to practice his trade.

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