William Mack (1749 - 1813)

Born 31 Oct 1749 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ancestors

Husband of Agnes (Gantz) Mack — married 13 Oct 1772 in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 13 Feb 1813 at age 63 in Bakers Summit, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

When William Mack was born on October 31, 1749, in Germantown, Pennsylvania, his father, Rev. Alexander Mack Jr, was 37 and his mother, Elizabeth (Nice) Mack, was 24.

From the book "Alexander Mack, the Tunker and descendants" by Freeman Ankrum, page 57 -

Approximately, as far as information has been secured, in the year 1806 William sold his possessions in Franklin County, Pennsylvania , and after good-bys and farewells to the other members of the rather numerous family started the long trek to the land of the setting sun. The journey was made over mountains and through beautiful valleys with here and there the smoke arising from the settlers' cabins. After quite a bit of time spent on the road, the Loysburg Gap could be seen in the distance and here, through which the Yellow Creek made its way, passed William Mack on the way to John and Elizabeth Mack Holsingers in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, just some two miles south and west of the present village of Bakers Summit. Here at the foot of the east side of Dunnings Mountain was welcomed the tired traveler at the end of his pilgrimage. The years to be spent with his daughter and family were not many and just ten years after the death of his father, Alexander Mack, Jr., William closed his eyes in the sleep that shall awaken only at the sound of the resurrection trumpet.

On Feb. 13, 1813, surrounded by members of his family, William Mack closed his eyes upon the scenes of earth at the age of 63 years, 4 months and 11 days. The house that was built by the pioneer John Holsiger, and in which William Mack passed away, can be located only be the foundation of the chimney. Seventy years ago the chimney stood like a lone sentine, but finally gave way to the elements.

Military

Daughters of the American Revolution Index lists: William Mack, Born: 10-31-1749 PA, Died 2-12-1813 PA. Married Agnes Gantz, Private, Pa. Militia Listed in Ref: Soldiers of Franklin County, Pa.

William Mack, sons of Alexander Mack Jr. Served 1781 in Capt. Daniel Clappsaddle's Company of Militia (along with his cousin named Alexander Mack) Ref: 5th Ser, Vol 6, P.117

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital Records, 1750-2014

Name: William Mack Relationship: Child Household Members: Name Relationship Alexander Mack Head Elizabeth Nice Spouse William Nice Father-in-law William Mack Child Alexander Mack Child Sarah Margaretta Mack Child Hannah Mack Child Lydia Mack Child Elizabeth Mack Child Anna Mack Child Margaretta Mack Child

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

Name: William Mack Birth Date: 1750 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Volume: 108 Page number: 364 Reference: Ten "Series" of "Pennsylvnia Archives" have been so far published in from 5 to 31v. Ea. Philadelphia and Harrisburg. 1852- ( We have indexed Series 2, v.2 and v.8 ( early Pa. marriage recds.) And all the v. of SeriesV. Which contain nearly complete Pa. Rev. War recds.)Ser.5:6:117, 308

Marriage

U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Name: William Mack Gender: Male Birth Year: 1749 Spouse Name: Agnes Gantz Spouse Birth Year: 1754 Marriage State: of PA Number Pages: 1

William married Agnes Nancy Gantz on October 13, 1772. They had three known children during their marriage.

1. Jacob Mack
2. Elizabeth (Mack) Holsinger
3. Mary (Mack) Replogle

Census

1780 U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820 Name: William Mack Gender: M (Male) State: Pennsylvania Residence Year: 1780 Household Remarks: Name on a petition, Nov 1777, to Governor William Livingston and the Legislative Council of New Jersey from inhabitants of Pennsylvania seeking a pardon for James Nye “lately Resident of the sd State

1786 Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census, 1779-1863 Name: William Mack Residence Year: 1786 Residence Place: Washington, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

1800 United States Federal Census Name: William Mack Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Washington, Franklin, Pennsylvania Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 3 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 Number of Household Members Under 16: 4 Number of Household Members Over 25: 2 Number of Household Members: 8

Taxes

1785 Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 Name: William Mack Year: 1785 Town or Ward: Washington County: Franklin Archive Rollname: 327

1786 Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 Name: William Mack Year: 1786 Town or Ward: Washington County: Franklin Archive Rollname: 327

1787 Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 Name: William Mack Year: 1787 Town or Ward: Washington County: Franklin Archive Rollname: 327

1798 Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798 Name: William Mack County: Franklin Locality: Washington Township

Death

William died on February 13, 1813, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, at the age of 63.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163404788/william-mack

• Year: 1800; Census Place: Washington, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 38; Page: 902; Image: 311; Family History Library Film: 363341
• Ten "Series" of "Pennsylvnia Archives" have been so far published from 5 to 31v. Ea. Philadelphia and Harrisburg. 1852- ( We have indexed Series 2, v.2 and v.8 ( early Pa. marriage recds.) And all the v. of SeriesV. Which contain nearly complete Pa. Rev. War recds.)Ser.5:6:117, 308 ; Volume 108, Page number 364
• Family Data Collection - Individual Records; Edmund West, comp.
• Genealogical Card File. Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Relationship: Child
• Book Title: Genealogy of the Brumbach families : including those using the following variations of the original, p721
• Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 104 : 1913 p193
• Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 076 p80
• Septennial Census Returns, 1779–1863. Box 1026, microfilm, 14 rolls. Records of the House of Representatives. Records of the General Assembly, Record Group 7. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, PA. Residence Year 1786
• Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 327, Year 1786
• United States Direct Tax of 1798: Tax Lists for the State of Pennsylvania. M372, microfilm, 24 rolls. Records of the Internal Revenue Service, 1791-2006, Record Group 58. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. year 1798
• U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820^[2]

Residence Year 1780

"Household Remarks Name on a petition, Nov 1777, to Governor William Livingston and the Legislative Council of New Jersey from inhabitants of Pennsylvania seeking a pardon for James Nye “lately Resident of the State..."