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Peter Musselman (aft. 1765 - abt. 1830)

Peter Musselman
Born after in Pennsylvaniamap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
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Died about before about age 65 [location unknown]
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Biography

Birth: Pennsylvania after 1765.
Father - John Musselman of Pennsylvania [1]Family Search.org lists two possible fathers of Peter. These were a "John" or a "Christian" of Pennsylvania. More research is needed. Do you have the proof?
Peter Musselman moved to Shelby co., Ohio

Son Robert Musselman born in 1805 in Shelby Co., Ohio.

Military: Nov 11, 1813, United States Registers of U.s. army, 1798, 1st Infantry, J.R. Capt. Sarrabee's Co., Apr 30 1816, ret. Fort Wayne., June 30, 1816. [2]

1816 Settlers of the township near Mosquito Creek before the county was organized included Peter Musselman. Musselman built a mill on Mosquito Creek which provided the wood for frame barn of David Henry. [3]

1821 Poll book of the Shelby, Ohio election:[4]

Federal Censuses reflect his living in Shelby Co., Ohio in 1820 and 1830 on Mosquito Creek.[5] [6]

Death after 1835, leaving no land or inheritance.

Sources

  1. https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/musselman/27/
  2. "United States Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914," index and images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJD5-VS2Q : accessed 22 May 2015), Peter Musselman, 11 Nov 1813; citing p. 197, volume 015, United States, NARA microfilm publication M233 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 8; FHL microfilm 350,314.p 197
  3. History of Shelby County, Ohio with illustrations and Biographical Sketches, pg 215
  4. History of Shelby County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches
  5. "United States Census, 1820," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHL9-5KT : accessed 22 May 2015), Peter Musselman, Not Stated, Shelby, Ohio; citing p. 144, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 95; FHL microfilm 181,401, page 215
  6. "United States Census, 1830," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH56-RHK : accessed 22 May 2015), Peter Musselman, Perry, Shelby, Ohio; citing p. 41, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 140; FHL microfilm 337,951




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