6. George Kann
Gorg
Gorg Kann was born on March 17, 1745. Gorg Amend and Maria Catherine were sponsors at the christening. Gorg was but 12 years old when his father, Michal, died. On the afternoon of his father’s funeral, the large group of people in attendance drew up an agreement to form the Strayer's Union Church. Both Gorg and his mother Anna Barbara were signers of these "Articles of Formation." In the Orphans Court Proceedings of August 27, 1766; Gorg Kann was granted two full shares of his father's estate (a total of twenty seven pounds, ten shillings, and six pence).
On October 27, 1767 Gorg Kann married Catherine Spangler. Catherine was the daughter of Rudolph and Barbara Spangler. Other children of the Spanglers included Henry, Bernard, Ann Marie (married to Fred Decker), and Magdeline (married to John Ditti). The Spanglers lived on 356 acres granted by John, Thomas, and William Penn
in Paradise Township (Recorded in deed book 2-Q-p106).On October 22, 1768 Gorg and Catherine were parents of their first child, Johannes.
Soon after, David was born on October 2, 1770. In all, Gorg Kann fathered nineteen children. He was married twice, first to Catherine Spangler and later to Anna Mary (King) Konig. Gorg and Anna Mary had one daughter, Mary.Gorg Kann was involved in local affairs, following his father’s example. Gorg served as Overseer of the Poor in the year 1772 for Dover Township. As the Revolutionary war began, many of the Kanns were involved. Gorg's Uncle Henry, Nicholas's second son,
and Henry's son Michal both served in the York County Militia. Gorg's brother Peter
also served several enlistments as described by records of his wife's pension application (Appendix 20). Between 1777 and 1780, Gorg hauled military baggage for the York County Militia. He was paid 66.00 pounds for his services by Sub. Lt. John Hay on February 2nd as documented in "The County Lt. Register, 3rd Series, Volume VII, page 108 of the Pa. Archives.". Later from 1785 to 1787 Gorg was listed as a member of the 3rd Battalion of Pennsylvania Militia in Capt. Sharps Company. Still later, Gorg was Dover Township Road Supervisor for the year of 1787.From 1767 onward, the family lived on the Michal Kann Farm near Admire. From the York County Taxables the following facts were recorded about the Gorg Kann Family:
1781 196 acres, 4 horses, 4 cattle, tax of 6.10.01782 196 acres, 4 horses, 4 cattle, tax of 9.00.00
1783 190 acres, 3 males, 6 females, 4 hormed cattle,
3 horses, 8 sheep, 1 house, 1 out building,
value: 188:16:0, tax of 5.09.10
In the 1790 U.S. Census, Gorg Kann is listed in Dover Township with 2 males over 16,
3 females under 16, and 6 females over 16.Gorg Kann lived on his father’s farm until about 1788. He then purchased several pieces of land around Dover and Hellam area. One of these properties was the near Lauer’s Orchard just off the Bull Road on the Marysville road north of Marysville. This farm was inhabited by several generations of Kanns and has recently been restored.
Our first clue that this was a Kann farm results from a conversation that Levi had with his father John.Levi ask John if Levi's “grandpap” had built this farmhouse. John answered, "No, my Grandpap did." John's father is Jacob and John's “Grandpap was Gorg Kann.” John H. Kann, the author’s Grandfather, stated that Gorg had bought the property from a Linebaugh. Supposedly, a record of this transaction exists at the York County Court House; David Quickel found it several years ago.
The following was Contributed by Linda Conn - September 15, 2006:[ , , , , JOHANNES GEORGE CONN KANN, born 17 Mar 1744/45 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 29 Aug 1820 in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of 8. JOHANNES GEORGE MICHAEL KANN and 9. Maria Barbara Unknown. He married 5. CATHERINE SPANGLER SPENGLER 27 Oct 1767 in Probably York County, Pennsylvania. 5. CATHERINE SPANGLER SPENGLER She was the daughter of 10. Rudolph Spengler and 11. Barbara Unknown.
In the Kann papers George is known as John George Kann. Christened May 23, 1745 at Strayer's Salem Reformed Church, Dover Township, York County, PA. Death date is from Office of the Cemetery, Dennis Ford. 93-9-27
The picture of the gravestone appears to say January 6, 1822, 93-9-22 Children of JOHANNES KANN and CATHERINE SPENGLER are: i. Elizabeth Conn Kann ii. Freny Conn Kann iii. Jacob Conn Kann iv. Juliana Conn Kann v. Leah Conn Kann vi. Lovey Conn Kann vii. Lydia Conn Kann viii. Sabrina Conn Kann ix. Sarah Conn Kann x. Susanna Kann, married Andrew Beib. xi. Barbara Conn Kann, born Bet. 1770 - 1774; married Samuel Kochenour. xii. Maria Molly Magdalene Conn Kann, born 12 Sep 1780 in Pennsylvania; died 24 Jan 1873 in Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania; married Henry Boyer7; born Abt. 1782 in Pennsylvania.
More About Maria Molly Magdalene Conn Kann: Census: 1860, York, York County, Pennsylvania, has Magdalene
Marriage Notes for Maria Kann and Henry Boyer: Henry and Molly had 7 children.
xiii. George Jr. Conn Kann, born 10 Mar 1783; died 06 Jan 1877; married Catharine Ehrhart 11 Jun 1818 in First Reformer Church, York, PA; born Abt. 1792.
Marriage Notes for George Kann and Catharine Ehrhart: From Register of Church, Kann Report, First Reformed and Trinity First Reformed Church. George and Cristiana had 4 children.
2 xiv. HENRY CONN KANN, born 05 Jan 1785 in Pennsylvania; died 15 Apr 1865 in Pleasureville, York County, Pennsylvania; married MARY MARIA MAGDALENA SHRUM. xv. Michael Conn Kann, born 1787; died 24 Mar 1860 in York County, Pennsylvania; married Susan Strayer 26 Mar 1811.
Notes for Michael Conn Kann: Buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, records in office. Have picture of gravestone, but it is impossible to read.
xvi. Catherine Conn Kann, born 23 Aug 1795; married Abraham Meyer.
Notes for Catherine Conn Kann: Brother's will says she is the widow of Henry Moyer
xvii. John Jacob Conn Kann, born 24 May 1796; died 13 Jan 1877; married Elizabeth Wentz; born 27 Sep 1798; died 02 Jan 1863 in Strayer's Cemetery, York County, PA.
Sept 8, 1820 - Widow Anna Marie requests that sons Gorg and Jacob be administrators.4 ii. JOHANNES GEORGE CONN KANN, born 17 Mar 1744/45 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 29 Aug 1820 in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania; married (1) CATHERINE SPANGLER SPENGLER 27 Oct 1767 in Probably York County, Pennsylvania; married (2) Anna Mary Koenig 11 May 1806 in First Trinity Reformed Church, York County, PA.
. . . . ] Contributed by Linda Conn - September 15, 2006
From Find A Grave:
Son Of George Michael Kann and Maria Barbara, George was born in Lancaster Co. now York Co. He was married in the city of York, Pa. at First Reformed Church by Rev. William Otterbein. Oct 27th 1767 to 1st wife Catharine Spengler b. 1748 (Dover twp.) Catharine's father was Rudolph Spengler b. 3/1/1721 in Weyler, Heidelburg, Bayern, Germany, d. 1782 York Pa. buried at Pigeon Hill Church, Paradise twp. York Pa. her mother's name was Barbara. They lived on his father's farm until 1788. George served as Overseer of the Poor in the year 1772 for Dover twp. York, Pa. Between 1777 and 1780 he hauled military baggage for the York Co. Militia and was paid 6600 lbs for his services by Sub. Leut. John Hay. From 1785 to 1787 he was listed as a member of the 3rd Battalion of Pa. Militia in Capt. Sharps Co. He later had a farm near Abbottstown. On May 11th 1805 George married 2nd wife Anna Mary Koenig b. 1784 d. Nov. 24th 1823 Conewago twp. York, (father Michael Koenig, mother Margaret) at First Trinity Reformed Church York Pa. George was elected an Elder of First Reformed Church, York, on Jan 1st 1818 and in 1820.
Catherine Spengler Gender: female Birth Place: PA Birth Year: 1748 Spouse Name: George Kann Spouse Birth Place: PA Spouse Birth Year: 1745 Marriage Year: 1767 Marriage State: PA Number Pages: 1
Ancestry.com: Source Citation: Source number: 199.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DFB.
Edmund West, comp.. Family Data Collection - Individual Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2000.
47. John Kann
John Kann (blacksmith) 1783. On the Taxable Inhabitants List from 1783, residents of Manchester and West Manchester in 1783. From: History of York County Pennsylvania. John Gibson. F. A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago, 1886. p 613.
52. Catherine Kann
Catherine Conn Kann, born 23 Aug 1795; married Abraham Meyer.
Brother's will says she is the widow of Henry MoyerContributed by Linda Conn - September 15, 2006
Brothers will claims marriage to Henry Moyer.
57. Sabina Kann
From the Gazette: Henry Hoffman of Conewago Township and Miss Sabina Conn of Dover Township were married by the Reverend Mr. Geistweit.
From the Gazette: Henry Hoffman of Conewago Township and Miss Sabina Conn of Dover Township were married by the Reverend Mr. Geistweit.
60. Freney Kann
Guardian appointed for Leah and Freney (Orphans' Court Dockets, N,111. Nov 7, 1820. Over 14.
61. Leah Kann
Guardian appointed for Leah and Freney (Orphans' Court Dockets, N,111. Nov 7, 1820. Over 14.
64. Anna Maria Kann
Submitter: Judith LUTZ 1125 Topaz Street Corona, California 92882
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Will probated 13 Dec 1823.
Complied and Submitted by Joyce Law 2004
STRAYER'S CEMETERYKANN GEORG 3/17/1745 8/29/1820 75-5-12
KANN ANNA MARIA 1761 11/24/1823 62-0-0 WIDOW OF GEORG
67. Johannes Kann
Christening sponsors were Jonathan and Magdaline Beitzel.
Peter Peterman and Maria Dorothea (daughter of Nicholas) were sponsors
Name: Peter Peterman. Ship: PATIENCE Captain: JOHN BROWN Place: ROTTERDAM Date: SEPT. 16, 1748 IMMIGRANTS INTO PENNSYLVANIA: Volume 1
Contributed by Jim Conn of Ohio
ELIZABETH ACKERMAN, b. October 31, 1761, Trinity Luth. Church Lanc. Lanc. Co. Pennsylvania; m. PETER KANN, August 12, 1783, 1st Reformed Church Lancaster County, Pa.
69. John Kann
In John T Humphrey's Book Lancaster County Births from Records of the First Reformed Church Lancaster PA .
Reported by Jim Conn on 6-Sep-2010.
70. Elizabeth Kann
In John T Humphrey's Book Lancaster County Births from Records of the First Reformed Church Lancaster PA .
Reported by Jim Conn on 6-Sep-2010.
71. Philip Kann
In John T Humphrey's Book Lancaster County Births from Records of the First Reformed Church Lancaster PA .
Baptism sponsors were Philip Ackerman and wife Catherine.
Reported by Jim Conn on 6-Sep-2010.
16. Joh Jacob Kann
Jacob Reiff and Anna Maria Schultzin were sponsors
Thought to be issue of Gorg Michal Kann
Not mentioned in the will.John Jacob Conn Kann, born 02 Dec 1753; died Bef. 31 Oct 1797 in Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania; married Eve Eva Unknown.
Contributed by Linda Jean ConnRenunciation by Eve for Jacob's probate was found and attached
72. Jacob Kann
Note birth was near date of fathers death.
18. Michael Kann
Michael Kann served as a Private in Capt. Henry Shades Company, First Battalion Pa. Rifle Regiment, commanded by Col. Samuel Miles (5th Series, Pa. Archives Vol. III, p. 260). This unit performed important services at Long Island, Princeton, and Monmouth in 1776, 1777, and 1778. In 1780 he was Captain of a company of the 7th Battalion of York County Militia (6th Series, Pa. Archives, Vol. III, P. 1413). Michael's cousin George, Son of Michal Kann of Dover, hauled supplies for the York County Troops.
Henry Kann's will indicates he was in Virginia in 1796.
Listed in the SAR index:
KANN, Michael Captain PA Maple Wood Cem Mechanicsburg, Crawford County, OH 1750 1829 56th-77th Annual Reports DAR. Senate documents (United States Congress, Senate). Government Printing Office: Washington, DC not evaluated
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Parents assumed from land transfer and annuity documented in Deed.
22. Daniel Kann
York Historical Society Cemetery Records list same birth and death dates's but burial at Moore's in Fairview ?
Burial Record:
"Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPM-6H3X : 13 December 2015), Daniel Kann, 1853; Burial, Fairview Township, York, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Mount Airy Cemetery; citing record ID 131134196, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
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77. Heinrich Kann
Heinrich and Christina Kann were Sponsors.
23. John Jacob Kann
Peter and Dorothea Peterman were sponsors.
Early German Settlers of York CO indicates he married Eva.
Henry Kann's will indicates he was deceased in 1796 and had children.
Eve petitioned on 31 Oct 1797, named Elizabeth as 7 and Catherine as 5.
Henry Kann will indicates there were four children.
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Baptised by Rev. Lischy. Sponsors were Gorg Michel and Anna Barbara
Early German Settlers of York CO, Pa indicates she may have also married Jacob Stohly.
28. Peter Kann
2. Peter, b: 1 Jun 1761; bpt: 27 Sep 1761, d: 10 Apr 1805/08, Lancaster City. (Peter was listed as "Peter Hann" in the First Reformed Church Records). Peter married Elizabeth Ackermann on 12 August 1783, First Reformed Church, Lancaster, PA. According to his intestate record, Peter lived in a house on Prince Street in Adamstown in Lancaster City.
Peter and Elizabeth Kann had a son, John, b: 10 Jan 1784, bpt: 26 Jun 1784; a daughter, Elizabeth, b: 16 Feb 1789, bpt: 10 Mar 1789, m: John Nagle; Philip, b: 23 Jun 1794, bpI: 13 Jul1794 (Trinity Lutheran Church records).
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30. Heinrich Kann
3. Heinrich, b: 18 Feb 1764; bpt: 3 Mar 1764, d: 1824, Lancaster City. (Trinity Lutheran Church records). Henry married Elizabeth Selig on 25 April 1797, First Reformed Church, Lancaster, PA. According to his will, Henry was a Cordwainer and lived in a house in Lancaster, and owned a piece of property on Church Street in Adamstown.
Heinrich and Elizabeth had a daughter, Susan, b: 18 Aug 1797, bpt: 10 Sep 1797, m: Richard Waters; Sarah (Sally), b: 28 Dec 1799, bpt: 6 Jan 1800, d: 10 Jan 1800; Elizabeth; John; Henry; Jacob. (Will Book 0 , p. 184, Lancaster, PA, Lancaster County Historical Society.)
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