C H A P T E R 5

GENERATION NO. 5

22. Peter⁵ KILTZ <See pg. 6> (Jacob's⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 1784 in Henau, Germany. He was the son of Jacob's Ancestor KILTZ and Jacob Ancestor's WIFE. He married ________ WIFE. She was born about 1792.

Known child of Peter KILTZ and ________ WIFE is:

23. Susannah (Anna)⁵ KILTS <See pg. 7> (Johann⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 9 Feb 1750 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 18 Feb 1750 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. She was the daughter of Johann Peter KILTS and Anna Maria BELLINGER. Susannah died 14 Dec 1842 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, and was buried 17 Dec 1843 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Susannah:

BIRTH: Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.

BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Churc h, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Peter Kils, Anna Maria Dellinger". Sponsors: "Johannes Kils, Appolonia Bellinger".

MARRIAGE: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. "Pieter Snell, Anna Kieltz"

MILITARY: (DKM) Her pension application as a widow of a Revolutionary soldier (National Archives R9897) includes a deposition dated 30 September 1837 from her brother Conrad Kilts stating, "he has been personally acquainted with Peter Snell and Anna Kilts previous to the Revolutionary war and before they were married, and that he...further saith that he is personally known that in the month of March, 1768, the aforesaid Peter Snell with the aforesaid Anna Kilts, daughter of Peter Kilts deceased, were legally and lawfully joined in lawful wedlock by the Rev. Abraham Rosencrantz by whom the marriage ceremony was performed in the Reformed Dutch church in Stone Arabia..."

BIOGRAPHICAL: In his family Bible her son Sefrenes Snell wrote: "Peter Snell my father departed this life July 24, 1804 aged seventy four years one month. Anna Snell, my mother departed this life December 14, 1842 aged ninety two years ten months and five days...they lived in a state of matrimony 36 years, 5 months, 6 days. They together presented to the world 11 children, 8 sons and 3 daughters of whom 9 yet living and they presented to the world 109 children, seventy sons and thirty nine daughters and grandchildren, 426 descendants in all by the time of her death. At a birthday reunion for her, 320 descendants attended." (DKM)

Remarkable as is this case numerically of a thrifty and rapidly extending family, it is quite unnoticeable when compared with the lineage of Mrs. Zimmerman's parents--Peter Snell and Anna Kiltz--Peter Snell surviving the Battle of Oriskany. He died after a long and laborious life, his wife surviving him. Anna Kilts Snell died at the age of 93, leaving then living 426 lineal descendants.

NOTE: A romantic story explains the whole difference (20 years) in birth dates of this couple. Peter used to rock the baby when he was at the ripe age of 20. He declared then he would wait till the baby matured, and then marry her. Especially noteworthy is the fact that he did just that.

DEATH: Snells Bush, T-Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA.

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BURIAL: Snells Bush Church Cemetery, T-Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA.

TOMBSTONE: Aged 92 years 10 months 5 days. Her stone carries the name, Anna. She married Pieter Jost SNELL 10 Mar 1768 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was born 24 Jun 1730 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was the son of Johan Jost (Joseph) SNELL and Maria Catharina (Graft) KRAFT. Pieter died 24 Jul 1804 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, and was buried 26 Jul 1804 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Pieter:

BIRTH: Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.

MILITARY: Served in the American Revolution.

DEATH: Snells Bush, Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA.

BURIAL: Snells Bush Church Cemetery, Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA.

TOMBSTONE: Aged 74 years 1 month.

Known children of Susannah (Anna) KILTS and Pieter Jost SNELL are:

24. Anna Maria⁵ KILTS <See pg. 7> (Johann⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 1751 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 2 Sep 1751 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. She was the daughter of Johann Peter KILTS and Anna Maria BELLINGER. Anna died 25 Sep 1832 in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, USA, and was buried 28 Sep 1832 in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Anna:

BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA. (Name of child is blank in the Kinship transcription of the church records. Elsewhere identified as Anna Maria.) Parents: "Peter Kultz, Anna Maria Bellingerin". Sponsors: "Felix Majer, Apollonia Bellinger".

NOTE: In GENEALOGY OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY BELLINGERS AND ALLIED FAMILIES,

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Lyle Frederick Bellinger, 1976, she is not listed as "Anna Maria", but as "Appollonia". The will of Peter Kilts dated 25 Jul 1784 mentions daughter Anna Maria, wife of Johannes Empie, Junr, to receive 46 pounds after his decease and my Negro girl slave named "Nan" - proving she was a child of Peter and Anna Maria Bellinger Kilts...in the church record her name is illegible and is read by the Bellinger genealogy, 1976, as Appolonia.

BURIAL: Slate Hill Cemetery, T-Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY USA.

TOMBSTONE: "Maria, his wife, Died 1832 in her 82nd yr".

She married Johannes EMPIE 13 May 1770 in NY, USA. He was born 1742 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was the son of Johannes (Empey) EMPIE and Elizabeth SNELL. Johannes died 8 May 1825 in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, USA, and was buried 10 May 1825 in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Johannes:

BIRTH/DEATH: Gravestone, Slate Hill Cemetery, "Johannes Empie, d. May 8, 1820 in his 82nd yr, per DAR records. D.K. Martin, "Kilts" genealogy says, "John, died 8 May 1825 in his 82nd year, thus born abt 1742. Becker says died 1825, but born 1738/1739 in 82nd year, which does not compute. AMERICAN ANCESTRY II:36 says he was born 1744, died 1824. Fitzgerld says, "d. May 8, 1825 in 82nd yr." 1825 probably correct (HWW).

MARRIAGE: # 1 - To Hannah or Hannah Eva Wohleben???

# 2 - By 1779 to Anna Maria Kilts

NOTE: David Kendall Martin ra ises the question in his book, THE EIGHTEENTH SNELL FAMILY OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY, p 53, as to whether or not Johannes Empie had a first marriage to a Hannah Wohleben. He writes: "In the Oneida County Historical Society there is a note of F. Deuel that the will of Nicholas Wohleben of Burnetsfield, dated 1773, proved 1783, mentions a daughter, Hannah, wife of John Empie. By 1778 Johannes Empie had married Anna Maria Kilts, who died in 1832 in her 82nd year and is buried with her husband."

(BEG) There is a record in the German Flatts Reformed Church for a child "Johannes, born 20 Feb 1778 to Johannes Empie and Eva, sponsored by Jacob Wohleben and Susannah Flagg." Was this "Eva" the same person as "Hannah" (thus, "Hannah Eva")? The sponsorship by Jacob Wohleben seems to connect this birth with the Hannah Wohleben who married Johannes Empie. But is this the same Johannes Empie who later married Anna Maria Kilts? The problem is that there is no other Johannes Empie of the right age who could fit the circumstances.

(BEG) checked the Ft. Herkimer (German Flatts) Reformed Church records prior to 1800 (after which Johannes and Anna Maria moved to Sharon) and noted that there were entries for both Empie families and other Wohlebens in the same period. For example, Jacob Wohleben and his wife Susannah appear in the birth records for 1795, as does the marriage of Nicholas Wohleben in 1793. An Abraham Wohleben appears as a baptism sponsor in 1777. The birth of Johannes and Maria Kilts' third son Adam is recorded there in 1780, as is that of their daughter Maria in 1782. We also find the marriage of Johannes' nephew, John F. Empie to Katharina Kuhl listed for 1782. All of this tells us that these two families attended this church at about the same time and probably knew one another. But did Johannes marry a Wohleben before he married Anna Maria Kilts?

The question becomes more complicated because according to his gravestone, Johannes's oldest son, John Empie of Sharon, was born 10 Feb 1775. We can find no birth record for him, but that may be due to the devastation of the Revolution, since Stone Arabia and German Flatts were both raided frequently at that period. We know from AMERICAN ANCESTRY II:32 that John of Sharon, b 1775, was the "son of John of Palatine." Land deeds also prove his parentage. But if he was born in 1775 and his father had a child by Hannah Wohleben in 1778, this would make him also a child by the first wife, which is not in the Empie "Kilts" family tradition. Or, is it possible that John of Sharon and the Johannes born in 1778 are one and the same person, only seeming two separate persons due to an error in the recording of the birth and baptism (for example, "1775" should have been written "1778", or vice versa)? This is a puzzle we have been unable to solve, so until more evidence comes to light, we are still

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placing John of Sharon, b 1775 as the eldest son of both Johannes and Anna Maria Kilts.

RESIDENCE: Fitzgerald notes on the Empey Family Chart regarding Johannes Empie, wife Anna Kilts, "This family relocated to Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, about 1800."

BIOGRAPHICAL: "John G. Empie" article in BIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW mentions John G.'s great-grandfather, Johannes Empie, as follows: "He (John G.) is of French and German ancestry, and the descendant of one of the earliest settlers in Schoharie Co. - his great-grandfather, John Empie, having removed in early manhood from Stone Arabia, Montgomery Co., NY, to the Town of Sharon. A hardworking pioneer, John Empie cleared a farm from the wilderness, and there passed the remainder of his life."

Henry Jones says, MORE PALATINE FAMILIES, p 202, "Johannes, a son of Johannes on Sommer's 1744 List. He md. Anna Maria Kilts, and was buried in Sharon, NY."

CHURCH AFFILIATION: (DKM) A Protocol von den Glidmasen (Register of Members) of the Stone Arabia Reformed Church enters, among others, Maria Kieltz 1st communion 1768. d 22tn may.

DEATH: Died on family farm, Slate Hill Road, T-Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY.

BURIAL: Slate Hill Cemetery, T-Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY USA.

Known children of Anna Maria KILTS and Johannes EMPIE are:

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26. Conrad A.⁵ KILTS <See pg. 7> (Johann⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 7 Sep 1756 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 1756 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was the son of Johann Peter KILTS and Anna Maria BELLINGER. Conrad died 12 May 1846 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, and was buried 15 May 1846 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Conrad:

BAPTISM: Recorded: Trinity Lutheran Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Peter Kils, Anna Maria". Sponsors: "Conrad Kils and wife, Susanna Margaretha".

MILITARY: Conrad enlisted from his home in Palatine in 1775 and was a private under Capts. Fox, Righter, Lipe, Miller, Nellis and Keyser in the regiments of Cols. Klock, Waggoner, Gansevoort, Willett, Clyde and Harper; he served at various times through 1782 for a total time of three years, two months and twenty-seven days; Conrad was at the taking of Burgoyne and the massacre at Cherry Valley; he fought in the battles of Oriskany, Stone Arabia and Johnstown. (RWPA: #S13658)

7 September 1832 Conrat Kilz (signed) of Palatine aged 76 years applied for a pension from the Federal government based on his service during the Revolution. His deposition was supported by Isaac S. Ketchum, clergyman, and Jacob Snell. 3 August 1833 Conrad Kilz (signed) made an additional record of his service supported by Jacob Snell who had been acquainted with Conrad Kilts since they went to school together, Peter Fox, and George Loucks who had known him since youth and who had been in Browns Battle in Stone Arabia with him, 19 October 1780. (DKM)

An 1833 list of pensioners compiled for Congress includes under Montgomery County (p.348) a pensioner under the act of 1832; Conrad Kilts, pvt. N.Y. Militia, $80/year, enrolled 1 November 1833 aged 77.

CHURCH AFFILIATION: The records of the Stone Arabia Reformed Church preserve a list of seat owners dated 1790 on which appear: Men's Seats #56 Conrad Kilts, Women's Seats, East, #13 Conrad Kilts; Gallery #70, #71 Coenradt Kilts.

In 1797 Conrath Kilz was a deacon in the Stone Arabia Reformed Church. (DKM)

CENSUS: 1800 USA - The 1800 census lists in the Town of Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY: Conrad Kelts with: 2 males 10-16, 1 female 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 female 16-26, 1 male 26-45

CENSUS: 1810 USA - The 1810 census lists in the Town of Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY : Conradt Kils with: 1 male under 10, 1 female under 10

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4 slaves: 2 males 16-26 ,1 female 10-16, 1 male over 45, 1 female 16-26, 1 female over 45

CENSUS: 1820 USA - The 1820 census lists in the Town of Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY:

Conrad Kils with: 1 male under 10, 2 females 16-26, 2 males 16-26, 1 female over 45, 2 engaged in agriculture, 1 male over 45, 1 female slave 26-45, 1 free colored male 14-26

SLAVES: Baptism recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA. Parents: "Augustus, sl/o C: Kills and Diann, sl/o _____Isenlord". Sponsors: "Dick, sl/o G: Louks and Betsey, sl/o Casper Cook". Baptized as "Augustus, born 18 October 1811, baptized 8 December 1811".

(DKM) It is interesting to note that Susan Livingston, died April 23, 1853, aged 44 years, is buried under a gravestone so inscribed in the Kilts family cemetery immediately behind the home of Conrad Kilts. She is recalled as a family slave.

DEATH: Conrad Kilts died on his farm on Kilts Road near Stone Arabia which in the l940's was owned by Gertrude E. and Julia C. Kilts, daughters of Albert and Eva (Demetria) Kilts.

TOMBSTONE: Conrad and his wife are buried in the family cemetery located just behind his house under stones inscribed:

In memory of our beloved father, Conrad Kilts who died May 12, 1846 age 91 ys. 5 days

Caty, wife of Conrad Kilts died March 25 1828 in her 69th year

He married Catharine LEIP 29 Jul 1781 in NY, USA. She was born 5 Nov 1759 in NY. She was the daughter of ________ LIPE. Catharine died 25 Mar 1828 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, and was buried 27 Mar 1828 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Catharine:

BURIAL: Kilts Farm, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA.

Known children of Conrad A. KILTS and Catharine LEIP are:

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28. Peter P.⁵ KILTS <See pg. 7> (Johann⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 31 Jan 1762 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 7 Feb 1762 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was the son of Johann Peter KILTS and Anna Maria BELLINGER. Peter died 30 Oct 1818 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, and was buried 2 Nov 1818 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Peter:

BIRTH: Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.

BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA. Parents: "Peter Kieltz, Anna Maria". Baptized as "Petrus". Sponsors: "Pieter Schnell, single and Elisabetha Lauxin, single".

MARRIAGE: Recorded: Reformed Church, German Flatts, Herkimer Co., NY USA. "Peter Giels, Margretha Jost Leipe". Witnesses: None listed.

MILITARY: Although of an age to serve in the Revolution, there is no certain record that he did so. Every record of a New York soldier named Peter Kilts can be accounted for.... (THE MOHAWK VALLEY KILTS FAMILY IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, David Kendall Martin, 1985).

BURIAL: Old City Cemetery near Beardslee's Manor, Snells Bush, Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA.

TOMBSTONE: Peter, d. 30 Oct 188_, ae 50 yrs Date should be 1818 and not "188_."

WILL: In his 1784 will Peter Kilts Sr. left his beloved son Peter 75 acres out of lot 2 of the Snell-Zimmerman Patent, now in Snells Bush, the Town of Manheim, Herkimer County, being the equal half part of sd lott the westerly side of the same; the other half went to Peter P.'s brother Adam. Peter P. was to clear 8 acres for Adam when Adam came of age. Peter and Adam were also given equal shares in 150 acres their father had bought from Fredrich Assott the sadler. And Peter was to receive a Negro boy slave named Joe and and equal share in all Peter Sr.'s horses, mares, colts, and farming utensils. (THE MOHAWK VALLEY KILTS FAMILY IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, David Kendall Martin, 1985)

He married Margretha Jost LEIPE 8 Nov 1785 in German Flatts, Herkimer Co., NY, USA. She was born 1 Dec 1752 in NY. She was the daughter of ________ LIPE. Margretha died 16 May 1825 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, and was buried 19 May 1825 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Margretha:

DEATH: Snells Bush, Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA.

BURIAL: Old City Cemetery near Beardslee's Manor, Snells Bush, Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA.

TOMBSTONE: Margaret, w. of Peter, d. 16 May 1825, ae 72y 6m 15d.

Known children of Peter P. KILTS and Margretha Jost LEIPE are:

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CHILDREN: None.

29. Adam Bellinger⁵ KILTS <See pg. 7> (Johann⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 17 Dec 1766 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 25 Dec 1766 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was the son of Johann Peter KILTS and Anna Maria BELLINGER. Adam died 3 Mar 1825 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, and was buried 6 Mar 1825 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Adam:

BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA. Parents: "Peter Kieltz und Anna Maria". Sponsors: "Adam Snell und Elizabeth".

!MARRIAGE: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Montgomery Co., NY USA. "Elisabeth Nelles and Adam Kills". No witnesses listed.

REAL ESTATE: About 1786 Adam inherited by his father's will land at Snells Bush in the present town of Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY.

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CHURCH AFFILIATION: An item in the Snells Bush Church records reads: Be it known that on Wednesday the 3rd day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixteen, the Congregation of the Dutch Reformed St. Paul's Church in Manheim were regularly called together at the schoolhouse near the church. It was resolved that Adam Timmerman would be Moderator and Lawrence Timmerman Clerk. The votes for Elders and Deacons were taken and the following persons were chosen church officers:...Adam Kilts... one of three deacons. (THE MOHAWK VALLEY KILTS FAMILY IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, David Kendall Martin, 1985)

CENSUS: 1820 USA - In 1820 the census lists Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA: Adam Kilts with: 1 male 10-16, 2 females under 10, 1 male 16-18, 1 female 10-16, 4 engaged in agriculture, 3 males 16-26, 2 females 16-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female over 45

CENSUS: 1830 USA - In 1830 the census lists Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA: Elizabeth Kilts with: 1 male 20-30, 2 females 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60

BURIAL: Old City Cemetery at East Creek, Snells Bush, T-Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA.

TOMBSTONE: Adam, d. 3 Mar 1825, ae 58y 2m 3d.

WILL: Adam Kilts of the Town of Manheim wrote his will 7 November 1824 mentioning: his wife Elizabeth $100 and the privilege of living with Ludwig or with Peter as she pleases; his sons Conrad and Peter rights in lot #2 (no patent named); his sons Ludwig and Christophel "all the land I have bought of Benjamin Elwood;" daughter Elisabeth $100, one cow, two sheep, and a spinning wheel when she marries; to daughter Caty $100, one cow, two sheep, and a spinning wheel when she marries; to daughter Julyan $100, one cow, two sheep, and a spinning wheel. The executors were to be sons Ludwig and Peter Kilts and Sefrenus Snell. Ludwig Kilts requested probate 25 August 1825. The estate was appraised by Joseph Kilts and Jacob P. Snell 18 February 1826. The inventory is on file (Herkimer County Surrogate file #04305; Herkimer County WILLS D:206). (THE MOHAWK VALLEY KILTS FAMILY IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, David Kendall Martin, 1985)

He married Elizabeth NELLIS 17 Nov 1793 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, USA. She was born 7 Sep 1771 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 1771 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. She was the daughter of Ludwig NELLIS and Elizabeth KAYSER. Elizabeth died 22 Mar 1838 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, and was buried 24 Mar 1838 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Elizabeth:

BAPTISM: Recorded: Trinity Lutheran Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Ludwig and Elizabeth (Kaiser) Nellis". Sponsors: "Peter Sommer and Elisabetha Nellesin".

BURIAL: "Old City" Cemetery at East Creek, T-Manheim, Herkimer Co. NY USA.

TOMBSTONE: Elizabeth, w. of Adam, d. 22 Mar 1838, ae 66y 5m 15d.

NOTE: Mentioned in her father's will as "Daughter...Elisabeth, the wife of Adam Kils."

Known children of Adam Bellinger KILTS and Elizabeth NELLIS are:

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31. Anna Eva⁵ KILTS <See pg. 7> (Johann⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 30 May 1770 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 3 Jun 1770 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. She was the daughter of Johann Peter KILTS and Anna Maria BELLINGER. Anna died 20 Jan 1847 in Clayton, Jefferson Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Anna:

BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Peter Gieltz, Anna Maria". Sponsors: "(________) Snell, mar Anna Eva".

MARRIAGE: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA. "Heinrich Hardt, Anna Eva Kills" No witnesses listed.

BURIAL: Arsenal Street Cemetery, (no stone), Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA.

NOTE: From TREE TALKS, Vol. 6 No. 2, June 1966, Jefferson County, Page 19. Deaths from Town Clerk's Returns, during the year ending Dec. 31, 1848; courtesy of Mrs. Ethel B. Swaffer, 255 Ten Eyck St., Watertown, NY:

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Town of Clayton, year ending Dec. 31, 1847: HART, Amy Eve, age 90, Female, died Jan. 20, 1847, from "Dropsy".

NOTE: The information on this family given, 8/96, by Virginia Hart Misch, 18 Jefferson Drive., Lockport, NY 14094.

She states: Other possible children, none documented, are:

# 4 - Evaline, b 21 March 1978, d 21 Aug 1845, m John Gunsolus.

# 5 - Elizabeth, b 20 June 1800, m Linnus W. Clark.

# 6 - Adam, b 11 July 1802, d 19 July 1813.

# 8 - Anna Nancy, b 6 July 1808, m Potter Sheldon.

I have corresponded with Eleanor Mosurak, descendant of Maria. She is researching her line. I lost contact with her. Her address in 1994 was: Eleanore "Fye" Mosurak, 2642 No. Range Rd., Port Huron, MI 48060.

Also, Eleanor Mackie, descendant of Benjamin, was in contact with my parents and grandparents and was researching the Hart line. I've been unable to find her at any address I have.

She married Heinrich (Henry) HART 7 Mar 1790 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, USA. He was born 10 Sep 1759 in Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY. He was the son of Conrad ? HART. Heinrich died 1 Feb 1835 in Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, and was buried Feb 1835 in Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Heinrich:

DOCUMENTATION: GENEALOGY OF THE MOHAWK VALLELY BELLINGERS AND ALLIED FAMILIES, Lyle Frederick Belllilnger, 1976, p. 56:

...Anna Eva born 20 May 1770 or born 1772 as given in pension W21246.

(The twin may have died an infant.)

Married 7 March 1790 to Henry Hart, Stone Arabia Ref. He was born 1755, died 28 Feb. 1835, lived at Clayton, Jefferson County, NY USA.

Service: Private and batteauman.

See pension W21246 for detailed servies.

Children: 3 or more (Hart).

(Two children are listed; Maria and Catharina.)

In 1830 they had a son 14, so stated in pension application.

BURIAL: Arsenal Street Cemetery, (no stone), Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY USA.

Known children of Anna Eva KILTS and Heinrich (Henry) HART are:

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32. Johannes⁵ KILTS <See pg. 8> (Johannes⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born about 1751/1752 in NY. He was the son of Johannes KILTS and Catharina Margaretha STUTZ.

NOTES for Johannes:

DOCUMENTATION: THE MOHAWK VALLEY KILTS FAMILY IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, David Kendall Martin, MA 1985, page 57: ?Johannes Kilts is a difficult person to place. As he was married by 1778, he was born before 1760 and is too old to be a member of the fourth generation...By 1788 he married - ...The only child of Johannes Kilts so far known is: i. - Kilts born 11. January 1778, baptized in 1778...21 May 1804 Henry Plank and Elisabeth Kilts sponsored Elisabeth born 11 April 1804..." One must read this reference, pages 57-58.

I have not resolved this issue any further - HWW.

He married Elizabeth [------?------] about 1778. She was born about 1751/1752.

Known child of Johannes KILTS and Elizabeth [------?------] is:

33. Susanna Margaretha⁵ KILTS <See pg. 8> (Johannes⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 25 Nov 1754 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was

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christened 1754 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. She was the daughter of Johannes KILTS and Catharina Margaretha STUTZ.

NOTES for Susanna:

BAPTISM: Recorded: Trinity Lutheran Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Johannes Kils, Catharina". Sponsors: "Conrad Kils and wife, Zusanna Margaretha". She married Gerhardt (Sillebach) SILLENBECK about 1779. He was born about 1750.

NOTES for Gerhardt:

NOTE: Tradition has it that Hohn Gerhardt Seelbach came from Alsace to Stone Arabia in 1750. DKM says, "I suspect the 1750 is too early for this date of arrival, more likely he was born in 1750."

MILITARY: Fought in the Revolutionary War, Battle of Oriskany. Name on Oriskany Monument, "John G. Sillenbock". (Info by Eva S. Dawson)

Known children of Susanna Margaretha KILTS and Gerhardt (Sillebach) SILLENBECK are:

34. Maria Elizabeth⁵ KILTS <See pg. 8> (Johannes⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 16 Oct 1756 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 1756 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. She was the daughter of Johannes KILTS and Catharina Margaretha STUTZ. Maria died 1796.

NOTES for Maria:

BAPTISM: Recorded: Trinity Lutheran Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Hanes Kils, Catharina". Sponsors: "Jerg Ecker and wife, Maria Elisabetha".

She married Albert Van DER WERKEN about 1776. He was born about 1756. He was the son of Johannes Van WERKEN and Christina LYNN.

Known children of Maria Elizabeth KILTS and Albert Van DER WERKEN are:

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35. Johannes (John Pickle)⁵ KILTS <See pg. 8> (Johannes⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born about 1756/1757. He was the son of Johannes KILTS and Catharina Margaretha STUTZ. Johannes died 7 Mar 1815 in Lincoln, Madison Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Johannes:

BIRTH: Johannes Kilts probably born about 1756/57, probably an illegitimate son by Anna Maria Seeber whose husband, Johannes Pickle, adopted him before 1770. He went by the name of Johannes Pickle Jr. (THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY KILTS FAMILY OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY, David Kendall Martin, 1985).

MARRIAGE: Recorded: Trinity Lutheran Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA. "Johannes Bickel, adopted son of Johann Kiltz, Stone Arabia, step-son of Johann Bickel and Magdelena Salzmannin, daughter of George, Stone Arabia".

MILITARY: Served in the Revolution in the 4th Regiment of the Tryon County Militia and as a private under Captains Abraham Veeder and Amaunniel De Frauf in Col. Frederick Fisher's 3rd Regiment of Tryon County Militia and as a private under Capt. Gerrit Putnam in the same regiment.

DEATH: Near Clockville, T-Lincoln, Madison Co., NY USA.

He married Magdalena SALTZMAN 8 Jul 1778 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, USA. She was born 11 May 1754 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., N Y, and was christened 1754 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. She was the daughter of Jerg Georg SALZMAN and Catharina Elisabeth WAGNER. Magdalena died 22 Dec 1837, and was buried in Freemont, Steuben Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Magdalena:

BAPTISM: Recorded: Trinity Lutheran Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Jerg Salzman, Catharina Elisab". Sponsors: "Joh. Schulz, and wife, Magdalena".

BURIAL: Dutch Street Cemetery, Stephens Mills, T-Freemont, Steuben Co., NY USA.

Known children of Johannes (John Pickle) KILTS and Magdalena SALTZMAN are:

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36. Maria (Maritje)⁵ KILTS <See pg. 8> (Johannes⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born May 1759 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 12 Oct 1759 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. She was the daughter of Johannes KILTS and Margaretha [------?------] .

NOTES for Maria:

BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Johannes Kils, Margretha". Sponsor: "Maria, wife of Severonus Deicherts".

She married Simon Janse VROOMAN 1798. He was born 22 Sep 1751. He was the son of Johannes Symonse VROOMAN and Volkje WEMPLE.

NOTES for Simon:

MARRIAGE: # 3 - Recorded: Caughnawaga Reformed Church, V-Fonda, T-Mohawk, Montgomery Co., NY USA. "Simon Vroman, Maria Van De Werken".

Known child of Maria (Maritje) KILTS and Simon Janse VROOMAN is:

BAPTISM: Recorded: Caughnawaga Reformed Church, V-Fonda, T-Mohawk, Montgomery Co., NY USA. Parents: "Simon Vrooman, Maryte Kilts". Sponsors: "Abraham Vrooman, Maryte Van Duersen".

Simon also married (1) Elizabeth SITS. She was born about 1751.

Simon also married (2) Susanna (Keller) KELDER 14 Oct 1786. She was born about 1751.

Simon also married (3) Maria Van de WERKEN 2 Mar 1794 in Mohawk, Montgomery Co., NY, USA. She was born about 1751.

37. Anna⁵ KILTS <See pg. 8> (Johannes⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born about 1761. She was the daughter of Johannes KILTS and Margaretha [------?------] .

NOTES for Anna:

MARRIAGE: Recorded: Trinity Lutheran Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. "Thomas Von Der Wercken, sn of Johannis, from Schwejatsche and Anna Kiltzin, dau of Johannes, from Schwejatsche"

CENSUS: 1790 - USA The census lists at Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY: Thomas Vanderworker with: 1 male over 16, 1 male under 16, 3 females

She married Thomas Van DER WERKEN, Dr. 20 Jan 1778 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was born about 1756. He was the son of Johannes Van de WERKEN and Christina LYNN.

NOTES for Thomas, Dr.:

MILITARY: Elaine Liepshutz has the notation: "Revolutionary War Veteran".

Known children of Anna KILTS and Thomas Van DER WERKEN, Dr. are:

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38. Nicholas⁵ KILTS <See pg. 8> (Johannes⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 1755/1765. He was the son of Johannes KILTS and Margaretha [------?------] .

NOTES for Nicholas:

MILITARY: Served in the Revolution. He was an enlisted man in the First Line Regiment of Col. Goose Van Schaick and the 2nd company under Capt. John Grahm. He enlisted 14 March 1777 for the war, taken prisoner at Sabbathday Point 20 March 1777, exchanged 15 December 1778, and mustered to the end of the war.

NOTE: This Nicholas is difficult to place in the Kilts family, but David Kendall Martin thinks that he belongs in this family. In David's book, THE MOHAWK VALLEY KILTS FAMILY IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, 1985, he has a page and a half discussion as to why he thinks that Nicholas belongs in the family of Johannes Kilts. In my extensive research into this problem I have not found any reason to support nor refute this placement into this family. Maybe someone else will help with this situation. (HWW)

SURNAME: His children used the surname Kelts.

He married Anna (Hannah) [------?------] 1788. She was born about 1763.

Known children of Nicholas KILTS and Anna (Hannah) [------?------] are:

39. Anna Maria⁵ KILTS <See pg. 10> (Johann⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 31 Dec 1767 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 3 Jan 1768 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. She was the daughter of Johann Adam KILTS and Catharina FRANCK. Anna died 24 Sep 1831 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, and was buried 27 Sep 1831 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Anna:

BAPTISM: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Adam Kieltz, Catharina". Sponsors: "Peter Kieltz, married and Anna Maria".

MARRIAGE: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA. "Peter Schnell, sn of Georg and Maria Kills, dau of Joh: Adam".

BURIAL: Snells Bush Cemetery, Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA.

She married Peter Geo rge SNELL 26 Jul 1788 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, USA. He was born 16 Mar 1766 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 23 Mar 1766 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was the son of George SNELL and Anna Eva BELLINGER. Peter died

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29 Aug 1830 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, and was buried 31 Aug 1830 in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Peter:

BIRTH: Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.

BAPTISM: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. Parents: "Georg Schnell and Anna Eva". Sponsors: "Peter Schnell and Anna Kieltzin".

BURIAL: Snells Bush Church Cemetery, Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY USA.

TOMBSTONE: Aged 64 years 5 months 13 days.

Known children of Anna Maria KILTS and Peter George SNELL are:

40. Catharine⁵ KILTS <See pg. 10> (Johann⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 8 Mar 1771 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 10 Mar 1771 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. She was the daughter of Johann Adam KILTS and Catharina FRANCK. Catharine died 14 May 1850 in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, USA, and was buried 17 May 1850 in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Catharine:

BIRTH: Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY.

BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA. Parents: "Adam Kieltz, Catharina". Sponsors: "Johann Nicel Kieltz, Catharina".

MARRIAGE: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA. "Georg Stamm, Catharina Kills".

She married George STAM, Jr. 18 Apr 1790 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, USA. He was born 19 Apr 1769 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, and was christened 23 Apr 1769 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was the son of George STAM, Sr. and Anna Eva BELLIN. George, Jr. died

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14 Oct 1855 in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, USA, and was buried 17 Oct 1855 in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for George, Jr.:

BIRTH: Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA.

BAPTISM: Recorded: Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY USA. Parents: "Georg Stam, Anna Eva". Sponsors: "Georg Stamm, Maria Magdalena". Baptized as "Georgius".

NOTE: This George Stam was the first Stam to settle in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY. He removed from Stone Arabia, T-Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, about February 1803.

FAMILY BIBLE: Information on births, deaths and marriages of his children were all taken from the Family Bible record in possession of Harry E. Stam.

DEATH: Died at Sharon Hill, T-Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY USA.

Known children of Catharine KILTS and George STAM, Jr. are:

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43. Conrad A.⁵ KILTS <See pg. 11> (Johann⁴, Johann³, Johann², Hanss¹) was born 4 Sep 1778 in Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was the son of Johann Adam KILTS and Catharina FRANCK. Conrad died 24 Apr 1843/1846 in Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY, USA.

NOTES for Conrad:

WILL: Conrad Kilts (signed) of Sharon wrote his will 24 July 1839 and 24 April 1843 added a codicile; the will proved 21 December 1846. In it he mentions his wife Catharine and his children: Conrad, David, John Adam, Joshua, Peter, Maria wife of John Merrill, Catharine wife of Stephen Hyney, Eve, Margaret, Nancy and Lana.

A list of the widow, heirs, and next of kin of Cunradt Kilts of the Town of Sharon is dated 21 December 1846: Catharine Kilts, Conradt Kilts junr., David Kilts, Eva Kilts who reside in the town of Sharon; Catherine the wife of Stephen Hyney who resides in the town of Carlisle; Jeremia Fox who resides in the town of Cobleskill special guardian of Joshua Kilts, Peter Kilts, Lana Kilts, and Margaret Lettis, Nancy the wife of Samuel S. Grantier, Margurite Lettis wife of Abraham Lettis who reside in the town of Root, Montgomery County; and Marie the wife of John Merrill of the Town of Sharon (so called), Wisconsin, Territory of the U.S.A. John A. Kilts of Sharon and A. KIlts of Sharon applied for the will's probate. (Schoharie County Surrogate records). (THE MOHAWK VALLEY KILTS FAMILY IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, David Kendall Martin, 1985)

He married Catharine SMITH. She was born about 1790.

Known children of Conrad A. KILTS and Catharine SMITH are:

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