Johann Conradt Giese Sr. (1718 - 1802)

Born 27 Mar 1718 in Hassloch, Kurfürstentum Pfalz, Heiliges Römisches Reich

Ancestors

Husband of Anna Barbara (Werles) Giese — married 15 Apr 1738 in Evangelisch Kirche, Hassloch, Kurfürstentum Pfalz, Heiliges Römisches Reich

Husband of Maria Agatha (Bär) Giese — married about 1745 in York, Pennsylvania

Husband of Magdalena (Unknown) Giese — married 15 Feb 1791 in York Township, York, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 5 Feb 1802 at age 83 in York Township, York, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Godparents: Johann Conradt Dambach and Miss Anna Catharina Neff (dau of Conrad Neff).

Came to America (age 23) from Rotterdam, Holland, on the ship St. Andrew, Charles Stedman, Master (Ship's Captains list: Conrad Gissy). Arrived with Wife Anna Barbara and children Catherina Barbara and Maria Elizabeth. Port of entry list (age 23): Conradt Keyse. Oath of allegiance to King George II of England, 2 Oct 1741 (spelled Conradt Kiesie).

Historical Note (From The PA German Soc. "Three Images of German in America") Disease among the incoming "Palatine" emigrants from Europe did not increase their popularity here during the 18th Century. The year 1741, according to the historian of Philadelphia, was "an unhappy year" for the city. In addition to discontent, wars, and rumors of wars, there was an outbreak of yellow fever. Despite the fact that this probably came from the West Indies, the disease was called the Palatine fever, and 206 of these emigrants fell victim to it. Small pox was also out of control during this time.

First settled in Lancaster Co., PA, and then in York Twp., York Co. Upon arriving in Lancaster County in 1742, Conradt and Anna Barbra Giese were recorded at the New Holland Reformed Church as having attended with Catharine Barbara and Maria Elizabeth.

First Reformed Church, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. records 1737-1806, Part 5, Roll 133-134 by Rev. John William Hendel lists Conradt b. 27 Mar 1718, Emig. 1741, Anna Barbara-Catherine 3 June 1739, Maria Elizabeth 16 May 1740

There seems to be some uncertainty as to when Conradt settled in York Co. Possibly as late as 1754. First mentioned in Blymire's (Reformed) Church record in 1752?? Occupation: Yoeman (Farmer).

Conrad Keeser (Geesy) (sic) received a Land Warrant on 13 Nov 1766 for 200 acres in York Twp. Application #1893. On 3 Sep 1767 243.39 acres were surveyed for Conrad Geesy and named "Big Head". On 3 Sep 1810 John Geesy received a patent for 108.127 of these acres.

Provincial Papers: Returns of Taxables of the County of York for the years 1779, 1780, 1871, 1782 and 1783. Egle, William Henry, M.D. (ed.) 1898
1779: York Township, Conrad Geezy, Sr, 100 acres, 1 horse, 1 cattle, Tax: £ 15, 0 sh, 3 p
1780: York Township, Conrad Geesy, Sr, 50 acres, 1 horse, 0 cattle, Tax: £ 10, 8 sh, 0 p
1781: York Township, Conrad Geesy, Sr, 100 acres, 1 horse, 2 cattle, Tax: £ 1, 19 sh, 4 p
1782: York Township, Conrad Geesy, Sr, 100 acres, 1 horse, 3 cattle, Tax: £ 3, 7 sh, 1 p
1783: York Township, Conrad Geesy, Sr, 100 acres, 1 Male, 1 Female

Deed Recorded - 2P583, 15 Nov 1783: Conrad Giese Sr. of York Twp., farmer, to Conrad Giese Jr. for 20 pounds in gold and silver, 54-1/3 acres. Conrad Sr. surveyed the land 13 Nov 1766.
Deed Recorded - 2P584, 15 Nov 1783. C.G. to Jacob Giese of York Twp. 20 pounds in gold and silver, 58-1/3 acres, part of the same tract.
Deed Recorded - 2P585, 8 Nov 1791. Jacob Giese of York Twp., and Catharine his wife to Ludwig Waltman for 80 pounds, land received by J.G. through deed 2P584.

In Simon Johnson (Pen Name) for Ronald A. Kurtz (MIT) Prof School of Management, "White House Burning", page 24, the subject of the fed. budget during the Rev. War in planning with Jefferson, Madison and Hamilton s plan in creating a Fed. Budget. They particularly objected to paying off debt, because speculators had bought debt certificated cheaply from veterans of the Revolutionary War. Thousands of militiamen returned from tours of active duty unpaid, bearing only a slip signed by a commanding officer. General financial confusion and the collapse of wartime currencies made prompt payment impossible, but eventually, under an act of April 1784 PA compensated such payment for their active service and settled accounts with other pubic creditors by passing to them interest bearing certificated of funded or Militia Debt.

PA Archives, Colonial Record, Vol. 16, p. 160: "September 16, 1789--Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania read and approved account of Conrad Giese, Sr., of York County, for a gun taken from him for public service in the year 1776, when the militia marched for Amboy in the State of New Jersey; amount L2-10-0."

Three sons, Jacob, Conrad, and John served with the York Co. militia.

1800 Census: York Twp., York Co., PA, Page 1326
Conrad Geesy, Sen: 1 M 26-25, 1 M 45+, 1 F 45+

At death left an estate of 120 acres in York Twp., valued at 175 English pounds. County tax lists also show: 1 dwelling house, 1 barn, 3 horned cattle, 1 horse, 2 sheep.

Administration Bond, York Co. 6 Feb 1802. Tenet Conrad & John Giesy administrators of Conrad Giesy of York Twp. (Approximate death date).
Orphans Court Dockets, York Co.:
H274. March 24, 1802. Petition of Jacob Geesy eldest son and heir at lao of COnrad Geesy, late of York Twp., setting forth: said C.G. died about February 5, 1802, leaving wido Magdalena and lawful issue: Jacob, Christian, Conrad, John, Mary Elizabeth wife of Christian Bleymeyer, Magdalena wife of Bernhard Cousler (Kaussler), Margaret (deceased) wife of Jacob Inners who left lawful issue to survie her: and he left 120 acres in York Twp. The petitioners pray for an inquest to make partition of this real estate. Granted.
H296. June 22, 1802. Said Jacob ordered to appear in Court at 10 A.M. tomorrow morning to accept or refuse his father's estate at appraised value.
H327. September 21, 1802. Sheriff's return on inquest (see H274) showed real estate could not be conveniently divided, valued it at 175 pounds. Four of sons refused (Jacob, Christian, Conrad, and John), and Christian Bleymeyer accepted at valuation, whereupon the Court settled the method of payment to other heirs.
Recorder of Deeds, York:
Q-244, 7 Nov 1802, entry refers to a marriage contract with Magdalena Schwartz made 15 Feb 1791.

1- Probate was listed in "Probate Inventories of York Co., PA.," 1749-1850, page 48 by David and Brenda Paup, (1992 York Co., Pa,)
2- Administration Abstracts, Bond Book BB,Conrad Giese of York Twp., Letters granted this date to Conrad Giese and Jacob Giese of deceased,Bond $600. Sureties: Martin Weiser and Michael Kleinfelter, both of York Co. Wit: J Barnitz.
3. Vital Record: 6 Feb. in York Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania, Administration Abstract: Letters granted 6 Feb. 1802 to Conrad Giese and John (x) Giesey (two sons of the deceased). Bond: $600.00 Sureties: Martin Weiser and Michael Klindfelter, both of York Co., Witness: J Baritz, page 26.
4.ORPHANS COURT DOCKETS, YORK, PA. 1749-1840. H-274 March 24, 1802. Petition of Jacob Geesey, eldest son and heir of law of Conrad Geesey, last of York Twp., setting forth said: Conrad Giese died about Feb 5, 1802, leaving a widow Magdalena and lawful issue: Jacob, Christian, Conrad, John, Maria (Mary)Elizabeth, wife of Christian Bleymere, Magdalena wife of Bernhard Coudler (Kausseler), Margaret, Deceased wife of Jacob Inners who left lawful issue to survive her, and he left 120 acres of York Twp.. The petitioners pray for an inquest to make partition of this real estate. Granted.
4. Conrad Giese (Gysi) died on 5 February 1802, leaving his third wife, Magdalena Schwatz Giese, surviving children, and 120 acres in York Twp., York County, Pennsylvania. On 24 March 1802, the surviving children petitioned the court to partisan Conrad's estate amung them. It was decided that this was not practical, so the property was put up for sale, first to their heirs. None of the male chlidren were able or willing to plurchase the land for the valuation of 175 pounds, so on 21 September 1802, Conrad's daughter, Maria Elizabeth and husband John Christian Bleymeyer, bought the estate and the court decided the method of payment to the remaining heirs. On 7 November 1802, the widow Magadena sold her rights to the property to Conradt to Christian Blymeyer, leaving him sole owner of the late Conradtr Giese estate.

Genetic Genealogy

Descendants of Conradt have been Y-DNA tested. Results and comparisons can be found on the Gysi Project page at Family Tree DNA. If you are a male Geesey/Giesy/Keesey etc. descendant we encourage you to submit a genetic sample for Y-DNA testing and join the project. For more information contact the project manager.

Sources

• FamilySearch Person: LHDS-NHP
• Geesey, Titus Cornelius, The Giese-Geesey-Keesey Family in America, 1935. Copy on file with the Historical Society of York County, Pennsylvania