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Facts and Events
Information on John Shuey
From "History of the Shuey Family in America, from 1732 to 1919", by Dennis Boeshore Shuey:
I. JOHN SHUEY (3)
- Was born February 6, 1776. He was brought up in Bethel township, where he lived till the time of his death. He married Christiana Elizabeth Breitenbach, and had no children. He owned a farm containing 219 acres. He willed this farm to his wife for her use during life, and after her death it was to be divided between Eve Borkert and David Rittle. This Eve Borkert was an adopted child, and was to be maintained and educated from the proceeds of the farm while Mrs. Shuey was living. He also willed a house and lot, situated in Myerstown, to Elizabeth Kopenhaeffer. Samuel Goshert and John Brown were named as his executors. His will bears date November 24, 1849, and is recorded in Lebanon, Book D, page 231. John was a member of the Reformed Church, and held the office of Treasurer of Klopp's Church in 1817. He died Aug. 26, 1851, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 20 days. His wife was born February 15, 1781, and died April 27, 1859, at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 12 days. They both lie buried in the graveyard at Klopp's Church. John was rather tall, and was usually known by the name of Big John Shuey.
[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 16, Ed. 1, Tree #2074, Date of Import: Aug 1, 1998]
Known as Big John because he was tall.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Brøderbund Software, Inc. World Family Tree Vol. 16, Ed. 1. (Release date: December 15, 1997)
Tree #2074.
Date of Import: Aug 1, 1998
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