Matthias Lauer (1740 - abt. 1790)

Born 12 Aug 1740 in Unnau, Fürstentum Nassau-Oranien, Heiliges Römisches Reich

Ancestors

Husband of Anna Catharina (Gro) Lauer — married about 1762 in York, Pennsylvania [uncertain]

Descendants

Died about Mar 1790 at about age 49 in Manheim Township, York, Pennsylvania

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Biography

Matthias "Theiß" Lauer was born 12 Aug 1740 to Johann Matthias "Theiß" Lauer and his wife Anna Maria, née Kölsch of Unnau, parish of Marienberg in the district of Beilstein, County of Nassau-Diez (now Bad Marienberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany). The entry reads:

[1740] Dom. 10. Trin., als 21. Aug.; Unnau: Joh. Theiß Lauer, Anna Maria, Eheleute. Sohn Theiß, gebohren den 12. Aug. Gevattern: Theiß Dencker zur Harth; Eva Marie, Hanß Gerhard Schützen Ehefr. zu Unnau. ^[1]

Translation: "On the 10th Sunday after Trinity 1740, as on August 12th, was baptized Theiß, son of Johann Theiß Lauer and his wife Anna Marie of Unnau, who was born on August 12th. Godparents were: Theiß Dencker of Hardt; and Eva Marie, the wife of Hans Gerhard Schütz of Unnau."

Emigration to America

Matthias Lauer migrated from Holy Roman Empire to Colonial Pennsylvania.

Matthais was part of the Johann Matthias "Theiß" Lauer family that emigrated to Colonial America in 1753. They left their home village and made their way to Rotterdam, Holland, together with a group of likeminded friends and relatives. They departed on board the Snow "Rowand" under the command of Capt. Arthur Tran, and after a stop at the port of Cowes on the Isle of Wight, England, crossed the Atlantic Ocean and arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 29th 1753. ^{[2] [3]}

For more detailed information about the voyage and his ship mates, including some information about the reasons of taking such a challenging trip, see the research project about the "Rowand".

Life in America

The identification of Anna Catharina Gro as Matthias' wife lacks a marriage record and is more a matter of deduction. See Catharina's profile for the detailed reasoning. Given establishment of this identity, Anna Catharina Gro married Matthias Lauer and their children included:^[4]

• John Conrad (twin), b. 20 Mar 1764, bp. 31 Mar 1764, York County, Pennsylvania^[5]
• Anna Mary (Anna Maria) (twin), b. 20 Mar 1764, bp. 31 Mar 1764, York County, Pennsylvania^[6]
• John Matthias
• John
• Henry (Johann Heinrich), bp. 5 Sep 1767^[7]
• Abraham
• Jacob
• Lodowick
• Margaret (Maria Margaretha), b. 10 Jan 1771, bp. 3 Mar 1771^[8]
• Elizabeth
• Catherine
• Christina

Matthias, a weaver with 95 acres, 2 horses and 4 cattle, was in York County tax records in 1780, 1781, 1785, 1788 and 1789.^{[9][10][11][12][13]}

John Matthias Lauer died about Mar 1790 in Manheim Township, York, Pennsylvania based upon his will, written 7 Nov 1789, proved 9 Apr 1790.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Zentralarchiv der Evangelischen Kirche Hessen-Nassau, Dekanat Marienberg;
   Kirchenbücher der Gemeinde Marienberg, Mischbuch (1707-1745); image 96.
2. ↑ Strassburger, Ralph Beaver: Pennsylvania German Pioneers; Volume 1;
   Transcripted lists, 1727-1775; List 209 (A), (B) and (C), page 568 seq.
3. ↑ Strassburger, Ralph Beaver: Pennsylvania German Pioneers; Volume 2;
   Facsimile signatures, 1727-1775; List 209 (B) and (C), page 667 seq.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Will: Will Books, 1749-1882 ; General Index to Wills, 1749-1940; Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1949, 1980. Wills 1789-1803 vol H-K, pp. 82-83. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899B-K8LM?i=55; Last Will and Testament of John Matthias Lauer of Manheim Township, York County, Pennsylvania, written 7 Nov 1789, proved 9 Apr 1790
5. ↑ Birth: "York County, Pennsylvania, 1763-1869: St. David's/Sherman's Reformed and Lutheran Church"
   Original data: Records transcribed from Family History Library microfilm copies of church records for this locality. For more information, see Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) #22193-22194
   Ancestry Record 5346 #84 (accessed 9 March 2024)
   John Conrad Lauer born.
6. ↑ Birth: "York County, Pennsylvania, 1763-1869: St. David's/Sherman's Reformed and Lutheran Church"
   Original data: Records transcribed from Family History Library microfilm copies of church records for this locality. For more information, see Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) #22193-22194
   Ancestry Record 5346 #7338 (accessed 9 March 2024)
   Anna Maria Lauer born.
7. ↑ Baptism: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007487620; FHL microfilm: 1414855
   FamilySearch Record: V2FC-SYB (accessed 9 March 2024)
   Joh Heinrich Lauer baptism on 5 Sep 1767, son of John Matheus Lauer & Catharina, in Brodbecks, York, Pennsylvania, United States.
8. ↑ Baptism: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007487620; FHL microfilm: 1414855
   FamilySearch Record: V2F8-GT6 (accessed 9 March 2024)
   Maria Margaretha Lauer baptism on 3 Mar 1771 (born 10 Jan 1771), daughter of Mattheis Lauer & Catharina, in Brodbecks, York, Pennsylvania, United States.
9. ↑ Tax Record: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801"
   Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 342
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2497 #1746205 (accessed 14 March 2024)
   Name: Mathias Lauer; Year: 1780; Town or Ward: Manheim; County: York; Archive Rollname: 342.
10. ↑ Tax Record: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801"
    Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 343
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2497 #1546241 (accessed 14 March 2024)
    Name: Mathias Lower [Mathias Lauer]; Year: 1781; Town or Ward: Cumberland; County: York; Archive Rollname: 343.
11. ↑ Tax Record: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801"
    Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 343
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2497 #1597661 (accessed 14 March 2024)
    Name: Mathias Lauer; Year: 1785; Town or Ward: Manheim; County: York; Archive Rollname: 343.
12. ↑ Tax Record: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801"
    Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 343
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2497 #1642140 (accessed 14 March 2024)
    Name: Mathias Lauer; Year: 1788; Town or Ward: Manheim; County: York; Archive Rollname: 343.
13. ↑ Tax Record: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801"
    Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 344
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2497 #1910885 (accessed 14 March 2024)
    Name: Matthias Lauer; Year: 1789; Town or Ward: Manheim; County: York; Archive Rollname: 344.