Jacob Kutz
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Jacob Kutz (1797 - 1855)

Jacob Kutz
Born in Kutztown, Berks County, Pennsylvaniamap
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Husband of — married 26 May 1822 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvaniamap
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Died at age 57 in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvaniamap
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Biography

Jacob Kutz was born on August 15, 1797 in Kutztown, Maxaxtawny, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He was a farmer, a charter member and Grand Master of I.O.O. F. Lodge 39, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Jacob Kutz died on May 14, 1855 and was buried at Hollenback Cemetery, Lot 713, Wilkes- Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.[1]

Notes: Occupation: Tailor. At one point, lived at the "old River Street toll house" which is mentioned in daughter Mary's obit. Appears in the Wilkes Barre PA First Presbyerian Minutes several times and was put on probabtion and suspeneded for drinking and being unkind to his family. He was allowed to rejoin the church not many years before he died. See WB First Pres church records. Was charter member and Grand Master of the IOOF Lodge #39 in Wilkes Barre.

On May 26, 1822, Jacob Kutz married Rosanna Fitzgerald in Wilkes-Barre, PA.[2] The couple had 9 children. Mrs. Rosanna Kutz and Jacob Kutz were accepted as members of the First Presbyterian Church on September 10, 1832 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania USA. [3]

Jacob and Rosanna appear in the Wilkes-Barre city directories in 1871, 1877, and 1878.[4][5][6]

Property Records:

Pennsylvania Berks County Deed Books, Berks County
Book 23 pg 162: Release: George Kutz (Jr.) By administrator (Heinrich Kohler) to John Emrich, Gdn - property released (by children and administrator?) to John Emrich who then sold it to Heinrich Kohler (administrator and children's Uncle). 12 Oct 1808.

Book 46 page 490: Land assigned to Benjamin Kutz from Jacob Kutz for 5300 dollars. 8 Apr 1831. Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.

Pennsylvania Luzerne County Deed Books, Luzerne County
Book 25 pg 475 : Property purchase by Jacob Kutz from Jacob Shoemaker. 1 Apr 1828. Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

Book 221, pg 321-323: Property purchase Sheriff's sale from James Nesbitt Jr. 14 Aug 1834. Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

Book 34 pg 85-86: Property sale from Jacob and Rosanna Kutz to George Shoemaker. 5 April 1838. Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

Book 39, pg 300: Property purchase from Caleb Inman. 21 Jul 1842. Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

Book 56 pg 446: Property sale to John E, Inman from Jacob and Rosanna Kutz. 27 Aug 1853. Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

List of Letters 11 Apr 1823. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[7]

Censuses
1830 United States Federal Census: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. [8]

1840 United States Federal Census: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.[9]

1850 United States Federal Census: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. [10]

Newspaper Notices 14 Dec 1831. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. [11]

29 May 1833. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. [12]

3 Jul 1833. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. [13]

Newspaper Articles 3 Oct 1832. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. [14]

14 Mar 1838. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[15]

11 Mar 1840. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[16]

2 Nov 1844. Sunbury, Pennsylvania.[17]

Jacob Kutz Article pt 1: 2 Feb 1848. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania [18]

Jacob Kutz Article pt 2: 2 Feb 1848. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[19]

February 2, 1896. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[20]

Probate: 2 Nov 1854. Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. [21]

Sources

  1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198451726/jacob-kutz: accessed 14 November 2023), memorial page for Jacob Kutz (15 Aug 1797–14 May 1855), Find a Grave Memorial ID 198451726, citing Hollenback Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Kathy Bauer (contributor 48842516).
  2. ↑ "Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013". PA - Luzerne > Wilkes-Barre > Presbyterian > First Presbyterian Church.Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 14 November 2023).
  3. ↑ Source: S1434722039 Wilkes-Barre First Presbyterian Church September 10, 1832 ...becoming members of the church: Mrs. Rosanna Kutz Jacob Kutz
  4. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995". Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > 1871 > Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1871.Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 14 November 2023)
  5. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995". Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > 1877 > Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1877. Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 14 November 2023)
  6. ↑ "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995". Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > 1878 > Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1878. Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 14 November 2023)
  7. ↑ "Newspapers.com". The Wyoming Herald (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Fri, Apr 11, 1823, page 3. Newspapers Clip: 31271553 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  8. ↑ "1830 United States Federal Census". Pennsylvania > Luzerne > Wilkes Barre.Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 14 November 2023). Jacob Kutz.
  9. ↑ "1840 United States Federal Census". Pennsylvania > Luzerne > Wilkes Barre.Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 14 November 2023). Jacob Coots.
  10. ↑ "1850 United States Federal Census". Pennsylvania > Luzerne > Wilkes-Barre.Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 14 November 2023). Jacob Kutz.
  11. ↑ "Newspapers.com". The Wyoming Herald (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Wed, Dec 14, 1831, page 3. Newspapers Clip: 31271429 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  12. ↑ "Newspapers.com". Republican Farmer, and Democratic Journal (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Wed, May 29, 1833, page 2. Newspapers Clip: 31271395 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  13. ↑ "Newspapers.com". Republican Farmer, and Democratic Journal (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Wed, Jul 3, 1833, page 3.Newspapers Clip: 31271616 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  14. ↑ "Newspapers.com". Republican Farmer, and Democratic Journal (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Wed, Oct 3, 1832, page 1. Newspapers Clip: 31270960 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  15. ↑ "Newspapers.com". Republican Farmer, and Democratic Journal (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Wed, Mar 14, 1838, page 3. Newspapers Clip: 31271685 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  16. ↑ "Newspapers.com". Republican Farmer, and Democratic Journal (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Wed, Mar 11, 1840, page 3. Newspapers Clip: 31375491 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  17. ↑ "Newspapers.com". The Sunbury Gazette, and Northumberland County Republican (Sunbury, Pennsylvania) Sat, Nov 2, 1844, page 2. Newspapers Clip: 31271056 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  18. ↑ "Newspapers.com". The Wilkes-Barre Advocate (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Wed, Feb 2, 1848, page 2. Newspapers Clip: 31271223 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  19. ↑ "Newspapers.com". The Wilkes-Barre Advocate (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Wed, Feb 2, 1848, page 2. Newspapers Clip: 31271286 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  20. ↑ "Newspapers.com". The Union Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Fri, Feb 28, 1896, page 1. Newspapers Clip: 31348577 (accessed 14 November 2023)
  21. ↑ Probate: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993". Luzerne > Will Books, Vol B-C, 1839-1863 > image 347 of 604. Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 14 November 2023). Jacob Kutz.

Acknowledgements

  • This profile was auto-generated by a GEDCOM import. Kutz-73 was created by Christina Braddock through the import of Roots of my history.ged on Jan 6, 2014.




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