Other Events:

• Baptism: 11 Aug 1872, St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA
• _UID: 35EE53BA320A4B629DC1D463D57E65359B47

Notes:

Jeannetta was baptized as "Mollisa" at St. Matthew's Union Church. The sponsors
were James Borger and his wife.

Jeannetta Malissa died unmarried at the age of 40 and was buried in St.
Matthew's Church cemetery. Her name appears on two tombstones in the cemetery,
one with the dates 1872 - 1903 and another with dates of 1872 - 27 March 1902.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 Jun 1829, Allen Twp, Northampton Co, PA (Rev Becker)
• Unknown: 21 May 1892, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA (Deed 42:260); Sold_land
• Unknown: 25 Mar 1919, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA (Deed 80:654); Sold_land
• _UID: 1266FCDBD1174A7BAE7776C7597B909557E3

Notes:

Nelson was baptized by Rev. Jacob Becker. The baptism most likely took place at
Zion Stone Church at Kreidersville.

will 7:320

1850 census, Ross Twp, 047, Nelson Heffelfinger, 21, Carpenter $500, Joseph 25,
Susan 60 (widow), Sarah 30 (they were probably still living on the old family
homestead.

1860 census, Eldred Twp, Nelson 47, inkeeper, $2500/200, Sarah 27, Richard 8,
Wilson 6, Lavina 4, Carmilla? 1, Susannah 70, David Arens 20, shoemaker

1870 census, pg 52, Eldred, Nelson 40,hotel keeper, $3500/1000, Sarah 36,
Wilson 16, Teraby 6, Sabina 14, Sarah 3

1880 census, pg 261D, Eldred, Nelson 38 farmer, July 37, Terrabius 16, Sarah 13,
Corah 10, Jenetta M 8, Mary 6m

1890

1900 census, 4/130/5/#81, Eldred Twp, Nelson Apr 1829, married 44 years, Julian
Feb 1842, married 22 years, 7 children, 5 alive

1910 census Eldred Twp, Nelson 80, M2, Juliana 68 M2, 6/5, own income, on
Village Road?

Note: a tombstone at the Union Cemetery. xxx of Nelson Heffelfinger, Sarah,
24 Nov 1832 - 11/21/1874, age 41-?-11
(1st wife?)

6 Mar 1851, deed 5:161, Ross Twp, (by guardian, settlement)
31 Jun 1859, deed 9:259, to Nelson
1 Apr 1886, deed 35:571, Eldred Twp, to M. Frantz
25 Mar 1919, deed 80:654, mentions children:
Richard P Heffelfinger of Scranton, Lackawana Co and Elizabeth
Wilson of Bethlehem andMary
Sara C Andrews, widow, Allentown
Howard W Meixell of Bethlehem and MaryE
Terrabius H of Bethlehem and Mary A
31 Mar 1919, deed 80:661 to Terrabius,and
1920-1921, deeds 82:661, 83:199, 84:652 mention more settlements by widow

also:
15 Aug 1883, Misc C:266, Eldred Twp, agreement with James Pyne

Nelson ran a saw mill near Point Nelson Hotel in Eldred Twp. around 1870. He
wasalso listed as a hotelkeeper in Eldred Twp. in 1870. In 1864 he was
appointedCounty Commissioner in Monroe Co. In 1868 he served as school
director. In 1886 he was the owner of a store at Kunkletown, PA.

Nelson left a will naming his heirs as Terrabius H., Wilson H., Sarah wife of
Joseph Andrew, Mary wife of Howard Meixell, and Richard Heffelfinger. The will
also mentions his deceased daughter Malissa. (Monroe Co. estate file #1427, will
book 7, p. 320)

http://home.ptd.net/~mexorob/StMatthewsCemetery.html

Nelson married Sarah COOPER Abt 1854, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA. Sarah was born 24 Nov 1832, PA; died 24 Apr 1874, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; was buried St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: DA20641E52BB4D118DD90C94B6E876CBCCC4

Other Events:

• Confirmation: 24 Apr 1803, Emmanuel Petersville Church, Northampton Co, PA
• Unknown: 7 Jun 1802, Northampton Co, PA; Guard_pick
• Unknown: 6 Mar 1851, Ross Twp, Monroe Co, PA (Deed 5:161); Sold_land
• _UID: 4F3D27BE0AF54C2EA88B74981501A6311671

Notes:

Name Suffix: Senior

1810 census, Lehigh Twp, pg 86, 30100-00100
1820census, Lehigh Twp, pg 249 (Haffeldinger) 211101-11010 - 0201
1830 census
1840 census
1850 census Susan 60, with son Nelson
1860 census Susannah 70, withson Nelson

sp - 1807, Conrad Bachman and Elisabeth Dreisbach
sp - 1808, Philip Schaefer and wf Elizabeth
sp - 1810, Joh. Henrig Heffelfinger and Barbara[Arner]
sp - 1812, Jacob Shafer and Susanna
sp -> 1812, Henry Heffelfinger and Barbara [Arner]

at Emmanuel Petersville:
preparatory services, 15 Apr 1804
communicant with Susan "con" 2 Apr 1809

David and his family lived in Ross Twp., Monroe Co., PA in the portion of that
township that became Eldred Twp. in 1851.

David died intestate in Ross Twp., Monroe Co., PA. On 26 March 1839 his widow,
Susanna, signed a bond to administer his estate. The courthouse documents
mention that David left eleven children including John, David Jr., Caroline,
Sally, and Conrad. The other children are not named. (Monroe Co. estate file
#24)

David's burial location is not known. He is most likely buriedin St. Matthew's
Union Church cemetery with no tombstone on his grave since his wife, Susanna,
is buried there also.

David married Susanna ANTHONY Bef 1807, Lehigh Twp, Northampton Co, PA. Susanna (daughter of Whichone ANTHONY) was born Abt 1790, PA; died 20 Aug 1863, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA; was buried St. Matthew's Union Church, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp, Monroe Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: C104CC4C378F420F9D655B8A09C604BE6CDF

Other Events:

• _UID: 82375AF6A6EC4DD2BF925B36CCB7F988A008

Notes:

1772 tax list, Lehigh, $1.13.4, farmer
1773 tax list, Lehigh, (see Hist of North. Co)
1780 tax list, Lehigh, $660, farmer
1785 tax list, Lehigh
1786 tax list, Lehigh, 100A, 3H, 3C, $14.6
1788 tax list, Lehigh, 100A, 2H, 3C, $14.6

1790 census, Lehigh Twp, 2-5-5
1798 tax list, Lehigh Twp, 30x24 log house, 1story, $360

Note: orphan's court records to show children

Signed a petition in 1767 for Valentin Opp to keep his tavern.

note: also a Daniel Heffelfinger, died 25 Nov 1815, buried Indianland (see Rev Meendsen)

Johannes married Margaretha (Rebecca) PETTY Bef 1773, Lehigh Twp, Northampton Co, PA. Margaretha (daughter of Joseph PETTY and Anne UNKNOWN) was born Abt 1750; died 1 Mar 1827, Lehigh Twp, Northampton Co, PA; was buried 3 Mar 1827, Indianland Church, Cherryville, Lehigh Twp, Northampton Co, PA (Rev Meendsen). [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Confirmation: 1768, Lehigh Twp, Northampton Co, PA (Rev Sh
• _UID: 383391537FE64B2887DB706DD9AC88CD4009

Notes:

burial in Rev Meendsen records as Mrs Heffelfinger, widow, buried Indianland
Margaretha died intestate. The administrator of her estate was her son, Joseph
Heffelfinger. The sureties on the bond of administration were Elias
Heffelfinger and Jacob Kleppinger, all farmers of Lehigh Twp. Margaretha's
estate was inventoried 12 March 1827. Documents in file show she was the widow
and relict of John Heffelfinger, deceased. (Northampton Co. estate file #3843)

Northampton Co. orphans court:
1. M3-27, 24 May 1828: David Heffelfinger, son of Margaret, having reached age
20, received from Joseph Heffelfinger, $11.28, his share of Margaret's estate.
2. M3-28, 27 May 1828, Henry Heffelfinger, son of Margaret, received $11.28.
3. M3-118, 23 February 1829: Nancy, daughter of Margaret, received $11.58.
4. M3-272, 14 January 1830: Mary, wife of Abraham Arner, daughter of Margaret,
received $11.58.
5. M3-273, 4 September 1828: George, son of Margaret, received $11.58.
6. M3-273, 5 January 1830: Hannah Rockel, wife of George, daughter of Rebecca
(Margaret), received $11.58.
7. M3-274, 6 July 1829: Jacob, son of Margaret, received $11.58.
(Joseph Heffelfinger, administrator for all of the above.)

Other Events:

• _UID: 5B20D4EF01454FEF8B7D83AACC9CD2BCED56

Notes:

marriages by Rev Meendsen:

Daniel Anthony and Catharina Andreas Apr 19, 1818, Indianland
Peter Anthony and Elisabeth Heckman Apr 10, 1827, Indianland
Johan Henri and Sarah Anthony Apr 22, 1828, Indianland
Conrad Haffelfinger and Elisabeth Anthony May 9, 1830

George Wagner and Elisabeth Anthony, Jun 24, 1822, Towamensing


sp - 1807, Conrad Bachman and Elisabeth Dreisbach
sp - 1808, Philip Schaefer and wf Elizabeth
sp - 1810, Joh. Henrig Heffelfinger and Barbara [Arner]
sp - 1812, Jacob Shafer and Susanna
sp -> 1812, Henry Heffelfinger and Barbara [Arner]