Henrich Heilman (1716 - abt. 1803)

Born 14 May 1716 in Kleinniedesheim, Frankenthal, Kurfürstentum Pfalz, Heiliges Römisches Reich

Ancestors

Husband of Anna Marie (Unknown) Hallman — married before 1739 (to before 1751) in Province of Pennsylvania [uncertain]

Husband of Anna Maria Bersons — married 22 Apr 1751 in Gwyned, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died about 10 Oct 1803 at about age 87 in Skippack, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Heinrich “Henry” Hallman was born in May of 1716 in Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany.

He passed away on 10 Oct 1803 (aged 87) in Skippack, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States and was buried at the Lower Skippack Mennonite Cemetery.

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The following is a quote from their family history, which was written in 1906: ^[2]

"Henry, the youngest son, as stated in the will (of his father), inherited his father's farm in Skippack Township, and resided on it all his lifetime. As far as can be found out from the records, he was a member of the Augustus Lutheran Church, and his name is found as one of the contributors to pastor Muhlenberg's salary in 1760.he was married twice. The name of his first wife is not known, neither can we find out how many of his children belong to his first wife. His family are buried a the Old Mennonite Cemetery in Skippack Township. The following were probably the names of the children of his first wife":

1. Anna Catharine
2. Anna Christina, married Jacob Schneider
3. A Son (name not given) who died September 1745 aged three years

He was married the second time, on April 22nd, 1751, to Anna Maria Bersons. The children of this wife were probably the following:

1. Jacob
2. Benjamin
3. A daughter (name not given)
4. George
5. A daughter (died June 1756 aged four years)
6. Jonathan
7. Anthony
8. Daniel

His second wife died December 5th, 1792, aged 58 years and 2 months. "He, himself, died at the age of 87 years and 5 months."^[3] Find a Grave Memorial #: 51556625

Research Notes

• 1800 US census:

• a Henry Hallman in Perkiomen County (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RZZ-K1Q?cc=1804228&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AXHR6-VHY): 2 males under 10, 2 males 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44 and 1 female over 45

Find a Grave Biography

• Henry was married two times.

• The first in circa 1738 to Anna Marie (1713-1747/50). Their children were: Anna Catherine (1739-), Anna Christina (1741-), Unnamed boy--maybe 1st Henry? (1741-1745), Anthony (1742-1791), Henry (1745-1820) and Anna Maria (1747-).

• His second wife was Anna Maria Bersons (1734-1792). They married April 22, 1751. Their children were: John Henry, Sarah, Ann, Margaret, Margaret #2, Jacob, Benjamin, Isaac, Susanna, John, Abraham, Elizabeth & Daniel.

• Will Abstract: HALLMAN, HENRY. Perkiomen and Skippack. January 31, 1800. October 10, 1803. 2.346 To son Henry and son Anthony and daughter Catharine, wife of Jacob Creasamer, daughter Christiana, wife of Jacob Snyder, daughter Mary, wife of Matthias Ritter, 5 pds. each. To son Abraham, 100 pds. To son Daniel, 95 pd s. Rem. of estate to be divided among 6 sons and 4 daughters: Jacob, Benjamin, John, Isaac, Daniel, Sarah, wife of Christian Mattis, Margaret, wife of Jacob Iset, Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Frontfield, Susanna, wife of John Groves. Execs: Sons Jacob and John. Wit: Henry Hunsicker, John Tyson.

Find a Grave Children:

• Anna Catherine (Creasamore) 1735-1827
• Anna Maria Magdalena (Ritter) 1747-1838
• Jacob (1757-1823)
• Benjamin (1757-1834)
• Isaac (1761-1845)
• John (1762-1844)
• Margaret (Isett); 1765-1820
• Elizabeth (Fronfield) ; 1775-1824
• Daniel; 1777-1800

Obituary

Will of Henry Hallman, 1716-18032 (Willbook 2, page 346. Norristown. Number 2654)

Made Jan. 31, 1800.

Proved Oct. 10, 1803.

"I, Henry Hallman of the township of Perkiomen and Skippack, will to my son Henry and to my son Anthony and to my daughter Catharine, wife of Jacob Creasamer and to my daughter Christianna, wife of Jacob Snyder, and to my daughter Mary, wife of Matthias Ritter, the sum of Five Pounds to each and every one of them beside what I gave them before this time.

I give to my son Abraham Hallman, the sum of 100 pounds because he has no trade. The sum credited in my Vendue paper bearing date the twenty-third day of February 1795 bearing No Interest to be a part of the 100 pounds.

I will that my son Daniel shall have ninety-five pounds.

The residue to be divided among my six sons and four daughters: namely Jacob, Benjamin, John, Abraham, Isaac, Daniel and

Sarah wife of Christian Mattes

Margaret wife of Jacob Iset

Elizabeth wife of Jacob Fronefield and

Susanna wife of John Groves, share and share alike.

My son-in-law Christian Mattes shall pay interest for the different sums due from the twenty-third day of August 1795, agreeable to my vendue papers.

I appoint my two sons Isaac Hallman and John Hallman executors.

(his) mark

Henry X Hallman

Witness Henry Hunsicker

John Tyson

Value of appraisement, 998 pounds 4 shillings and 6 pence.

Vendue 23 Feb. 1795.

Sources

1. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 17 November 2018), memorial page for Heinrich “Henry” Hallman (May 1716–10 Oct 1803), Find A Grave Memorial no. 51556625, citing Lower Skippack Mennonite Cemetery, Skippack, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Doris Bodnar Weigner (contributor 47292498)
2. ↑ History of the Hallman Family in Canada; Author H. S. Hallman; Publisher H.S. Hallman, 1906; Page 6; Ancestry Link to Book; Google Books Reference
3. ↑ [1]

See Also:

• Wills, 1784-1907 ; Index, 1784-1942; Author: Montgomery County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania.

• Book Title: History of the Hallman family in Canada : Ancestry.com. North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.

Acknowledgments

• Unsourced family tree handed down to Kenneth St.John II.