Person:Philip Heller (5)

Philip Heller

When was he born for sure??

• I have a date of July 4, 1833. Church records in Pennsylvania show he was born Oct 7, 1834. In The History of Wyandot county, 1844, his birth is listed as July 4, 1824. In 1900 census birth reported Jul 1833. Obit lists birth July 1833. But we do know he was born in Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania! In a biograhy seen below it is written that Philip was "left an orphan at the age of six," this we also know to not be entirely true as his father lived on to re-marry and die after 1874. However his mother did pass away when Philip was young. One person suggested to me that a child without a mother was considered an orphan back then, even if he did yet have a father.

When did Philip leave Pennsylvania to emigrate to Ohio?

• History book shows "1826" arriving with his parents. This date obviously a typo in the history book, as he was not born until 1833. Should maybe have been 1836?

An Historical Biography

From the 1884 Wyandot County, Ohio history book; pp. 844-845, under Jackson Township heading:

"PHILIP HELLER, born July 4,1824, in Dauphin County, Penn., came with his parents to this part of the country in 1826. He is the son of Adam and Anna (Massner) Heller, both born in the year 1806, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German parentage. Their family consisted of three children, -Philip, Almira and Mary A. The subject of this sketch, being left an orphan at the age of six years, was compelled to labor for his board and clothes until his sixteenth year, when he engaged in a woolen factory, pursuing this work until the outbreak of the Mexican war. He then enlisted at Buffalo, going directly to New Orleans; but, the war having suddenly closed, he was honorably dismissed, and returned to Toledo, Ohio, where he engaged on a fishing boat until 1846. He was next engaged in a machine shop at Fostoria for one year, and after that as civil engineer for two years. Leaving that occupation, he again resumed work in a woolen factory at Findley for one year, but after that time removed to Blanchard to engage in the same work, buying a half interest in a factory at that place. At Blanchard he remained four years, at the expiration of which he removed to Wood County, where he erected a saw mill and lath factory. Six months were spent in this enterprise, after which the carpenter's trade was taken up and followed till August of 1862. He then enlisted in the United States service, One Hundred and First Regiment, going into camp at Monroeville, Ohio. At Perryville his first engagement took place, and he afterward did skirmish duty at Cumberland Gap. Receiving injuries of the spine, he was placed in the hospital, and soon after received his discharge at Quincy, Ill., for disability. He then returned to Wyandot County, bought thirty acres of land, and engaged with the railroad company at a good salary till 1868. He then purchased the farm where he now resides. In January, 1856, Mr. Heller was married to Sarah Switzkable, ten children blessing their union -Susan, John L. A., Louise B., Martha J., Malinda,Charley, Elijah and Ida L. George and Maggie are deceased. He is a Democrat and member of the G. A. R."

and then in the same book, page 837 Phillip is listed as Trustee to Jackson Twp, Wyandot Co. in 1875 and 1876. [S19]

Military

Here you can see Philip has his Civil War GAR pin on his vest

Here is his signature as seen in 1872:

On Aug 9, 1862 Philip enrolled in 101st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered in Aug. 30, 1862 at Camp Monroeville,Ohio, volunteering to serve three years of duty. Discharged at Quincy, Illinois, May 11, 1863, on account of disability. His discharge papers list that he was "thrown from a [railroad] car at Cincinnati, Ohio on the 1st of September 1862. Has done no duty since. Constant pain in small of back, pain and weakness in legs. Palpitation of the heart on taking the least exercise. General weakness and nervousness with difficulty of urinating. Excused from duty on Sept. 1, 1862 at Covington, Kentucky on account of pain in back." -R. Nicolls, Surgeon. Further documents reveal: "While standing guard at a car door, he was accidentally pushed off the platform by the soldiers who rushed to the door, as the train moved into the city, thereby severely injuring his back." [S13] [S14]

Following is a list of Battles that the 101st took an active honorable part in, up to May 1863:

• The Perryville Campaign, Oct 1-20, 1862.
• The Battle of Perryville, Ky., Oct 8, 1862.
• The Murfreesboro' Campaign, Dec 26, 1862-Jan 4, 1863.
• The Battle of Nolensville, or Knob Gap, Dec 26, 1862.
• The Battle of Stone's River, Dec 31, 1862 - Jan 1,2, 1863.

I have ordered and received copies of all Philip's Civil War papers. They are scanned an online at my website. Therein is shows that Philip, at age 36, was 5'11" tall and had blue eyes. I was happy that I had sent for the copies!! --Msscarlet1957 16:07, 17 July 2008 (EDT)

Purchasing land in Wyandot Co., Ohio

(I myself have named the following "property A, B, etc. for my own easier reference. --Msscarlet1957 16:07, 17 July 2008 (EDT))

• 11 JUN 1868: book 23 page 103: Buys E1/2 S1/2 E1/2 of SW1/4 in Section 3 of Jackson twp. Philip Heller buys from Christian and wife, Fredrica, Ruff this plot of 5A that is bounded by RR on north and by highway in east. It includes a sawmill. (PROPERTY A) This same day he sells a property to Christian Ruff for $900 of 30A in Jackson twp. being North part of SE1/4 in Section 2 with a reservation of 50feet along the Railroad (PROPERTY H) I do not have notes of when Philip purchased PROPERTY H.

• 29 jun 1871: book 24 page 659, Buys 5 A; lies south of Secton 34 Philip Heller buys from Christian and wife, Fredrica, Ruff for $350 this 5 acre strip lying south of south line of E1/2 of SE1/4 of Section 34 (PROPERTY B). This parcel Philip sells to Amos Miller on 31 May 1872 for $350

• 21 nov 1879: book 33 page 411, Buys 2 lots in Richland twp. Philip Heller buy from Isaiah and wife, Anna, Jones for $250 one lot of 1A+4rods located start SW corner of W1/2 SE1/2 in section 34 running 33rods by 8 rods (PROPERTY C); another lot along highway of 5A+70rods (PROPERTY D)

• 2 may 1881: book 35 page 435,Buys 2 lots in Richland twp. Philip Heller buys from Wm A Manon etux for $40 two lots. one starting at SW corner W1/2 of SE1/4 in section 34 of Richland twp, 33rods on south line by 8 rods; and another lot of 5A. (repeat of PROPERTY C & D). Both PROPERTY C & D he sells to his son-in-law, Jacob Gaster, 24 Mar 1884 for $300

• 25 aug 1886: book 41 page 603, Buys 28acre in Jackson twp, Wyandot Co., OH Philip Heller buys from Delphos Clason for $500 fractional South of RR and off W side of W1/2 of SW1/4 of section 2 being 28 acre. (PROPERTY E)

• 30 Jun 1887: book 45 page 193, Buys 1/3 interest in John LA and wife, Sarah LJ, Heller's land for $500 one third of the fractional lying south of RR and off W side of W1/2 of SE1/4 of section 2 in Jackson twp. being 28Acre. (repeat of PROPERTY E)

• 25 jul 1894: book 49 page 548, Buys 18.5 acre in Jackson twp., Wyandot Co., OH Philip Heller buys from David Mark etal for $400; start 24chain north of SW corner of SW1/4 in section 2 of Jackson twp., thence South 7chain+40sinks; thence E 5chain+57sinks; thence south 16chain+16sink; thence E 5chain+57sink; thence North 25 chain+83sink to the RR forming the north boundary. (PROPERTY F). This same day Philip sells to Mary Ann Mark 9.25Acres of this plot for $200

• 20 jul 1895: book 51 page 59, Buys from son John LA. John is listed as unmarried and "of Coshocton Co." This sale for $100 consists of 5A in Jackson twp., being 1/2 of pt of NE1/4 of SE1/4 in Section 3 (PROPERTY G)

page 392 shows that Philip owned four parcels of land at the time of his death. These he left to his wife as long as she remained his widow. Otherwise they were to be sold and profits divided. In reading the land record these parcels are described but no section numbers are listed. In my calculation it appears he still owned PROPERTY A, G and a combination of F&E all total abt 28 acres, plus a lot in Smith's Addition in Forest, Hardin Co., Ohio that is 50x270. All four are transferred to Sarah on Oct 12, 1906 [S24] --Msscarlet1957 16:07, 17 July 2008 (EDT)

Philip's Saw Mill

In the 1880 census Philip's occupation is listed as running a sawmill, he is described that year as having a "spinal disease." [S17] In The Wyandot County History, 1897 the sawmill is listed like this: "The Metcalf sawmill, which stood east of the Frisbie mill, was built by Heller in the "fifties." About the time the railroad was constructed,the house was torn down. The Halliday & Hamilton sawmill took its place, and continued in operation until the oil boom commenced." [S20] Philip was also listed as a carpenter from 1870-1906

Old Age

In May 1905, sixteen months before his death, Phillip's wife, Sarah, applies and receives guardianship over Phillip proclaiming him an imbecile. She lists he has Stock and Farm implements worth $300 and 28 acres of land in Jackson twp., Wyandot County with a value of $1,400. But later in same packet it goes on to describe the land and lists it's value at $1,120. There are two parcels. The first is 23 acres in Jackson twp., Wyandot Co. in the SouthWest part of Section 2, and the other is 5 acres in same township being in West half of Section 3. [S22]

Death

Philip died Sept. 12, 1906 and was buried at Jackson Center cemetery, where he has a large monument. I have visited and taken photos of his grave marker, and he has a nice bronze Civil War star flag holder at his gravesite. Philip was my third great-grandfather. --Msscarlet1957 16:07, 17 July 2008 (EDT)

Obituary

"Philip Heller, for many years a resident of Jackson Township, died Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock, death being caused by paralysis. He had been ill the past two years and had been seized with paralysis four times, having suffered the last stroke a week ago. Mr. Heller was born in Pennsylvania July 4, 1833, being in his seventy fourth year. When a young boy he came to Jackson township with his parents, and had resided there since. he had always been a successful farmer. Mr Heller is survived by a wife and seven children, namely, Charles and Elijah, of Jackson twp.; John of Apple Creek, Mich; Mrs Susan Gaster, Mrs. Martha Warner, Mrs Isabelle Warner, and Mrs Linda Hartman, all residing in the vicinity of the homestead. The funeral services well be held at Shiloh Church Friday morning at 10oclock Rev D.C.Garison officiating . Burial at Jackson Center cemetery." [S23]

A Pioneer settler of Wyandot County, Ohio

In November 2003 I submitted the needed documentation to prove Philip Heller, and other ancestors to me were pioneer settlers in Wyandot County. I received a certificate from the Wyandot County Genealogy Society to show the confirmation. I have scanned it and put it online for your viewing. --Msscarlet1957 16:07, 17 July 2008 (EDT)

1. ↑ Bible. Bible.
2. ↑ United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
   born July 1833 in PA.
3. ↑ Obituary. (further information available upon request)
   born July 4, 1833.
4. ↑ Record of Lykens Valley Lower (David's Reformed) Church, Killingern,Upper Paxtang Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1774-1844, Url:www.ancestry.com
   Oct July 7, 1834.
5. ↑ The History of Wyandot County, Ohio: containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, churches, schools, etc.; general and local statistics; military records; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; history of the Northwest territory; history of Ohio; miscellaneous matters, etc., etc. (Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co., 1884)
   born July 4, 1824.
6. ↑ ^6.0 6.1 Wyandot Weekly Union-Republican: obituary, Location: Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
7. ↑ Obituary. (further information available upon request).
8. ↑ Tombstone, Record Type: Photograph of tombstone, Subject: grave marker (2).
9. ↑ ^9.0 9.1 Military records.
10. ↑ The History of Wyandot County, Ohio: containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, churches, schools, etc.; general and local statistics; military records; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; history of the Northwest territory; history of Ohio; miscellaneous matters, etc., etc. (Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co., 1884).

    came with parents

11. ↑ Record of Lykens Valley Lower (David's Reformed) Church, Killingern,Upper Paxtang Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1774-1844, Url:www.ancestry.com.
12. ↑ United States. 1860 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M653).
13. ↑ Day, L.W. Story of the One Hundred and First Ohio Infantry: a memorial volume. ( Cleveland : W. M. Bayne Printing Co., 1894)
    page 416.
14. ↑ Philip Heller's Civil War Pension records: Philip Heller's Civil WarPension records, Record Info: certificate number 624157 and number.
15. ↑ Death Registration, Location: County of Event.
16. ↑ United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publications M593 and T132).
17. ↑ United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9)
    ED 167; page 10B; image 10.
18. ↑ The History of Wyandot County
    pp 844-845.
19. ↑ Commemorative, historical and biographical records of Wood County, Ohio: its past, present, early settlement and development, biographies and portraits of early settlers and representative citizens, etc. (Chicago : J.H. Beer, 1897.)
    page: 335.
20. ↑ ^20.0 20.1 Probate Court records, Wyandot County, Ohio
    Estate packet 4013; box 200; Application for Appointment of Guardian.
21. ↑ Land records of Wyandot Co. OH.
22. ↑ Heller's near neighbors to their address RD#3 Forest, OH: Randolphus Grafmiller & Andrew J Baker. Near neighbor from 1859 to present (1882)John Laubert. Injury to spine 1 Sep 1862. Acquaintance for 15 yrs. John H Miller + Peter Miller. NOTE FROM KRIS: I have sent for and received copy of all the papers in his pension files. I have a copy of his Will also.