Husband: Jacob MOTSINGER

Born: 1761 in Heidleberg Twp., Northampton Co., PA Married: about 1783 in Rowan Co., North Carolina Died: 1851 in Rowan Co., North Carolina Father: Felix Jackson MOTSINGER Mother: Elizabeth Spouses: Property: 01 JAN 1823 Deed Record C, Page 14; Washington Co, IN Military: Revolutionary Soldier - North Carolina Notes: Jacob Motsinger Sr. was born in Heidelberg township,Northampton county, Pennsylvania 1761 and died Rowan county,North Carolina aged ninety years,1851. He was one of the boy soldiers of "The Swamp Fox", Francis Marion. His father, Felix, furnished supplies, horses and spied on the Tories of the area. His mothers name is not verifed but it is assumed she was an Idol. As the records of the church were burned there is no way to prove or disprove the assumption. (The proof of Jacob's service is verified by the entry of Armond V. Motsinger, who at the time of his entry in SAR lived at Aberdeen, Maryland.) After the Rev. War he with his family resided in Wilson county, Tennessee for a short time. His first entry of land in Northwest Territory was made in 1811, now located Pierce township,Washington Co., Indiana. MOTSINGER TRADITION Note from Durward B. Allaman: Mr. Hobert L. Motsinger of Creal Springs, IL wrote my great aunt Laura (Knight) Motsinger, Sept 29, 1935. She resided at Canton IL at the time. Here is some interesting history obtained from R.E. Metzinger of Metzinger, NE: "The name Metzinger in German means 'Butcher'. This originated from the name Metzger. Therefore it is supposed that every person with our name is related, although there seems to be Metzingers that we know nothing about. R.E. Metainger's grandfather came from the town of Metz in Lorraine France. As you know, this country has belonged to Germany, but now belongs to France, however we are thought to be of Swiss-German descent. In regard to the name Metzger, They had in Germany a rich relative who died interstate, leaving immense property and wealth. One of the brothers was granted with the power of attorney and went to settle the estate. He sold the land and other property, got all the money, dug out and went to Holland to live, so his brothers would not find him. He added the "IN" in his name making the name Metzinger. About 30 years ago R.E. Metzinger's uncle saw an item in a Chicago newspaper, regarding an unclaimed fortune left by an deceased millionaire. He at once got his brothers interested and they hired lawyers to investigate. They found the money to be there (several millions of dollars) and they were also the legal heirs. According to the laws of Holland any monies which laid unclaimed over fifty years reverted to the government to be used for the relief of widows and orphans. Such was the end of ill-gotten wealth. When the Metzingers went to the Carolinas some changed their name to Motsinger and practically all go by that name, however some kept the original. -- H.E. Motsinger Land Entries by Motsinger, Pierce Twp., Washington Co., Indiana SW 1/4 SEC 1 1N 4E Oct 13, 1818 - Jacob Motsinger Sr. SE 1/4 SEC 2 1N 4E Nov 7, 1811 - Jacob Motsinger Sr. NE 1/4 SEC 11 1N 4E Jan 16, 1818 - Jacob Motsinger Sr. SE 1/4 Sec 12 1N 4E Oct 13, 1818 - Jacob Motsinger Sr. SW 1/4 Sec 12 1N 4E Jan 3, 1817 - John Motsinger W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec 2 1N 4E Jan 24, 1816 - David Motsinger FAMILY OF JACOB MOTSINGER In Deed Book C. of Washington County,Indiana is recorded the land Jacob and Hannah Motsinger gave to their children. This proves there was no other wife except Hannah Brown. The Chole Johnson other members of the family say was his wife was the wife of Jacob Idol of Rowan County,North Carolina. Page-4 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger gives his personal property to "Thomas and Barbara Wilson my beloved daughter." Jan. 22,1823 Page-4 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger, his wife, to Michael and Susannah Brown, my beloved daughter, heirs, NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec 1-T 1N R-4E Jan 1,1823 Page-3 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger to Thomas and Barbara Wilson, heirs-greater part SE 1/4 Sec 2 1N R 4E Jan 22,1823 Page-2 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger to Thomas and Barbara Wilson, heirs, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec 2 1N 4E Jan 22,1823 Page-14 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger to Michael Motsinger, son and heir, SW-1/4 Sec 1 1N 4E Jan 1,1823 Pages-25-26 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger to George Motsinger, son and heir NE 1/2 Sec 11 1N 4E and 5 acres joining on north of said quarter off of Sec 2. Jan 22,1823 Page-464-465 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger to Jacob Motsinger Jr.,son and heir, SE 1/4 Sec 12 1N 4E Sept 20,1825 Probate Book B., Page 125 says: John Motsinger, deceased before Sep 2,1833 Page 132: Valentine Baker, guardian of Nathan and Michael Motsinger, infant heirs of John Motsinger, deceased. October 12,1833, page-189, Petition by Valentine Baker to sell W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec 22 1N 4E (same land as entered by John Motsinger in 1826). Deed Book Q, page 218, Henry Belricord and his wife Delilah Belricord, late Delilah Motsinger, all their right and dower in the estate of John Motsinger,deceased, to Delilah Motsinger, widow and the heirs of John Motsinger, deceased, Mar. 4,1844. Goodspeed his Tri-County History, page 806, says of Nathan Motsinger: He was born Dec. 28, 1821, being the eldest and only one now living of four children born to John and Delilah Harmon Motsinger, the former of German descent, the latter of Irish descent. In 1809, John Motsinger, together with his parents, emigrated to Indiana Territory, locating on the farm now owned by Michael Brown in Pierce Township. When 13 years of age, his father died and he was bound out to George W. Waltz. May 9,1844 He was married to Malinda Crouch, by whom he is the father of thirteen children. The following named yet living: Delilah M, Mary J., Sarah E., Michael G., Eliza B., William O., Amanda A., and Junietta, the two latter being twins. Michael Motsinger, brother of Nathan entered land in Polk Twp., Tract Book, Wash. Co.,Ind. July 11,1846 Michael Motsinger NW 1/4 NW 1/4 and SW 1/4 NW1/4 Sec 11 IN 5 E. He is buried on this land in a little family cemetery. In his will, he requests that this plot of ground be given to the public as a burying ground. The following are buried there: Michael Motsinger, 1825-1864. Beside him lies his wife Martha J. Brim 1830-1875. She was the daughter of Martha J. Peeler, daughter of Allen Peeler. After the death of and Michael also are there: John Allen 1847-1868, James L., died 1862, aged 6 years, Monroe L. died 1863, age 2 years, Nathan McFarland died 1850, age 18 months, Harriet M. 1864-1871. Eliza G. died aged 4 years, no dates. Martha Jane Peeler married Michael Motsinger July 26,1846. Will of Michael Motsinger, Book P, page-515 Benjamin F. Brim and wife, Martha made deed for cemetery NW 1/4 Sec 10 1N ?E on Sept 2, 1875. Page No.2 and page 559. David Motsinger,who entered land in Pierce township, in 1826, brother of Jacob Motsinger Sr. his entry is near. One David Motsinger sold W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec 22 1N 4Ein 1832; also a lot in Martinsburg the same year. In both deeds David only signs, no wife. A younger David Motsinger is buried in Old Hebron cemetery, Washington Twp. On marker 1818-1875. Beside him, Lydia A. Motsinger, 1820-1899, likely his wife. Deed Book G, page 46, Washington Co.,lnd. I, Michael Brown,am firmly bound to Jacob Motsinger and his wife Hannah in the sum of $2000 to be paid said Jacob and Hannah,their executors, administrators, or assign. Conditions of above obligations are such that if above bound Michael Brown, heir, executor and administrator, do and shall well and truly, comfortably maintain, keep and support above Jacob and Hannah, his wife, or cause to be comfortably maintained, kept and supported during their natural lifetime, the said Jacob and Hannah, his wife (that is to say give said Jacob and Hannah, his wife the free use and unmolested privelege of the south end or room of the dwelling house now occupied by the said Jacob Motsinger for their place of residence; also to have the free and unmolested privilege of passing and repassing the entry and stairs of said house with all and singular conveniences thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining during said term of life to supply them with a good bed and bedding, to have full and free use of the cupboard,and furniture, the desk, the books and bookcase, and as much kitchen furniture, such as pots, dishes, as they may need: to keep them in good fires, good warm comfortable, and decent clothing, and such food and nouristiment as may best such their aged circumstances; and to allow said Jacob Motsinger the privilege of the shop and the shop tools at any time he may think proper to use them, to pay strict attention to the well being of said Jacob and Hannah, his wife, both in sickness and health, and shall furnish them with every necessary article or articles of maintainance or support to make them comfortable during the lifetime of said Jacob and Hannah, his wife, be the same long or short, and a decent burial after death, then the above obligation to be void and of none effect; otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue. In presence of Sept. 4, 1824 James NcCcy Michael Brown John Scott Michael Motsinger, named in land transfer as son of Jacob and Hannah Motsinger, deeded that same land in 1835 to Dempsey Trowbridge. His wife signed, Barbary. Book H, page 561. In the settlement of the estate of Richard Gilstrap, Barbara Motsinger is named as an heir; showing her to be the daughter of Richard Gilstrap. Barbara Motsinger married Thomas Wilson, Jan. 11, 1816, Washington Co.,Indiana. Thomas Wilson was a son of Elder John Wilson and his wife Sarah Skeen. They lived at least part of their life in Polk township, on the farm later occupied by Samuel Wilson, his grandson. Their children were: 1-John Wilson who married Christina Rickard, daughter of George. The red brick house in which they lived fro many years still stands on the road just north of where his father, Thomas Wilson lived. 2-Joseph Wilson who married Catherine Ardry and moved to Scott County, where he was the father of all the Scott Co. Wilsons. In 1837 he entered two tracts of land in Wash. Co., Ind. They were NW 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec-5 iN 6E,and NW~i4 Sec 6 iN 6E. These he sold to his mother ar an early date. 3-Hannan Wilsom who married James Hartley. They had several children, among them Ben and Marion Hartley. They lived in Franklin township, Washington county, Ind. 4-Catherine Wilson who married Solomon Lockenour. They lived in Pierce township. Both Thomas and Barbara Wilson are buried in the Wilson-Meade cemetary, Polk Twp. near their old home. Thomas Wilson 1798-1827; Barbara Wilsom, wife of Thomas 1800-1865. Other land entries in Polk Twp. by members of this family are: Thomas Wilson W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 6, 1N, 6E. Barbara Wilson, five entries:all in T., 1N R 6E.: SW 1/4SW1/4 Sec 5 1848: E 1/2 SW 1/2 Sec 5,1838: SW 1/4 NE 1/4, Sec 6,1832: NE 1/4 SE 1/4, Sec 6, 1835: SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec 6,1852. There are several entries by John Wilson but likely several of these by the Elder John. Charles P. Motsinger born 1853 told at the Washington county Historical meeting July 25,1942: "My father was Daniel Motsinger, my grandfather was Jacob Motsinger. My great grandfather was also Jacob Motsinger. My grandfather was in the War of 1812, then came to Indiana. My great grandfather was in the Revolutionary War. He never came to Indiana. He came from Germany. My grandfather settled in Pierce Township. NOTE: D.B. Allaman states that Mr. Motsinger was in error his great grandfather, Jacob Motsinger was born in 1761 Northampton county, Penn. His father Felix Sr. (1727-1791) came with his grandfather from Europe he being the progentor Jacob 1698-ca 1763. The following from Marie Hurst Lewis: 1) 1787 22 Dec, Rowan Co. Deeds 11:300 to Jacob Motsinger for 8 pounds, 14 shillings. 300 ac on Bushy fork of Abbots Creek. Proved Court 1788 by John Munrow. Witt: J. Junrow, Archa Jonson, Hugh Fitzpatrick. 2) 1810 Fed Census of North Carolina, Rowan Co. Jacob Motsinger, pg 46. No Twp L 3) 1916-1976 History of Washington Co. Indiana. 1976. List of Rev. War Participants who lived in Washington Co. Indiana. Jacob Motsinger, b. d. ca 1825, probably Wash. Co. Ind. Entered land Pierce Twp.,Wash. Co. Ind. 1811, etc. m. Hannah Brown. Ch. Barbara m. Thomas Wilson, Susannah m. Michael Brown, Jacob Jr., Philip, George, Michael, John. Service w/ Gen. Francis Marion. Also statement of Charles Motsinger Daniel, son of Jacob Jr., son of Jacob, that my grandfather was Jacob Motsinger, Jr. in the War of 1812, and my great grandfather was Jacob Motsinger a soldier in Rev. War. 4) Ibid. pg 277. Floyd Family Sketch. The Motsingers had also come from North Carolina over Boone's Trace through the Cumberland Gap. 5) Washington Co. Indiana. Polk Twp. Cemeteries. Olive Branch. pg 14. Brown, Susannah (Motsinger) shown as daughter of Jacob Sr. and Hannah (Brown) Motsinger. 6) History of Washington Co. Indiana. 1884. pg 893-894. Biog. Sketch of Michael Brown. Pierce Twp. Indicates that his wife, Susannah Motsinger and her parents were from North Carolina. Another source indicates that the whereabouts of Jacob and Hanna's burial has has not been found, but they believe he returned either to Tenn or NC after a daughter daughter disgraced the family. 7) Rowan Co. NC. Will Abstracts, Vol I, 1753-1805. Books A-F. C:21 Felix Motzinger. June 8, 1791. probate 1791. Wife Elizabeth (2nd m. 1790). Sons: John, Jacob, Daniel. 300 Ac on Abit's Creek, known as the Old Hawks Place. Dau: Elizabeth. Child in being. Children of my Dau. Elizabeth: Barbara, Mary, and Christian Ham. Children of my Wife and John Long, dec: John, Jacob & Frederick Long. Exers: son Jacob and Thomas Long. Witt: Adam **, Jno Monro, Susannah Grove. 8) SAR application for Armard Valery Motsinger, dated 31 July 1959. Jacob Motsinger came to America at 8 years of age with his father Felix Motsinger. Wife Chloe Johnson b 1759, d 1859. married 1782. Jacob Motsinger was in Revolutionary War and served under General Marion. Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri. 1886. pg 605. Author O.P.Wilson. Note: I sent an email 120198 to the following Motsinger family members: 1) Bessie Motsinger/Rowan Co.NC descendant Brian G. Meierkord 116 South Main St/917 Harmony Lane, Lacon, IL 61540. westorf@lacon.net 2) Motsinger/Rowan Co.,NC Bob Anderson, GA. Robert290@aol.com 3) Rhoda Motsinger/ Rowan Co., NC ca 1809 Janice King 2715 Rosebrook Ct. Concord CA 94518 925-825-2023 aleita@aol.com a) Aleita responded 120298. Her line is Jacob Spurgeon/Rhoda Motsinger. There are Browns and Fergusons in the line as well. Dates are all about 1809 which would coincide with the years just prior to our line leaving NC for Indiana. She indicates she does not have anything further on the Motsinger/Brown line. Researcher for line was Mary Mellichampe, 223 Westridge Dr. High Point, NC 27260. Plan: Contact Mary Mellichampe re research. 4) Michael Motsinger (son of Jacob and Hannah). Ron Gilstrap 1101 S. Edward's Wichita, KS 67213 316-941-9041 kain54@msn.com 1/2/99 Web search. Motsinger family into Marthalen, Switzerland as Matzinger. "The Motsinger Tradition" Rich Henry. http://az.fh.org/rjh/gen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Land Entries by Motsinger, Pierce Twp., Washington Co., Indiana SW 1/4 SEC 1 1N 4E Oct 13, 1818 - Jacob Motsinger Sr. SE 1/4 SEC 2 1N 4E Nov 7, 1811 - Jacob Motsinger Sr. NE 1/4 SEC 11 1N 4E Jan 16, 1818 - Jacob Motsinger Sr. SE 1/4 Sec 12 1N 4E Oct 13, 1818 - Jacob Motsinger Sr. SW 1/4 Sec 12 1N 4E Jan 3, 1817 - John Motsinger W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec 2 1N 4E Jan 24, 1816 - David Motsinger In Deed Book C. of Washington County,Indiana is recorded the land Jacob and Hannah Motsinger gave to their children. This proves there was no other wife except Hannah Brown. Page-4 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger gives his personal property to "Thomas and Barbara Wilson my beloved daughter." Jan. 22,1823 Page-4 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger, his wife, to Michael and Susannah Brown, my beloved daughter, heirs, NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec 1-T 1N R-4E Jan 1,1823 Page-3 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger to Thomas and Barbara Wilson, heirs-greater part SE 1/4 Sec 2 1N R 4E Jan 22,1823 Page-2 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger to Thomas and Barbara Wilson, heirs, E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec 2 1N 4E Jan 22,1823 Page-14 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger to Michael Motsinger, son and heir, SW-1/4 Sec 1 1N 4E Jan 1,1823 Pages-25-26 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger to George Motsinger, son and heir NE 1/2 Sec 11 1N 4E and 5 acres joining on north of said quarter off of Sec 2. Jan 22,1823 Page-464-465 Jacob and Hannah Motsinger to Jacob Motsinger Jr.,son and heir, SE 1/4 Sec 12 1N 4E Sept 20,1825 Deed Book Q, page 218, Henry Belricord and his wife Delilah Belricord, late Delilah Motsinger, all their right and dower in the estate of John Motsinger,deceased, to Delilah Motsinger, widow and the heirs of John Motsinger, deceased, Mar. 4,1844. Page No.2 and page 559. David Motsinger,who entered land in Pierce township, in 1826, brother of Jacob Motsinger Sr. his entry is near. One David Motsinger sold W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec 22 1N 4Ein 1832; also a lot in Martinsburg the same year. In both deeds David only signs, no wife. A younger David Motsinger is buried in Old Hebron cemetery, Washington Twp. On marker 1818-1875. Beside him, Lydia A. Motsinger, 1820-1899, likely his wife. Deed Book G, page 46, Washington Co.,lnd. I, Michael Brown,am firmly bound to Jacob Motsinger and his wife Hannah in the sum of $2000 to be paid said Jacob and Hannah,their executors, administrators, or assign. Conditions of above obligations are such that if above bound Michael Brown, heir, executor and administrator, do and shall well and truly, comfortably maintain, keep and support above Jacob and Hannah, his wife, or cause to be comfortably maintained, kept and supported during their natural lifetime, the said Jacob and Hannah, his wife (that is to say give said Jacob and Hannah, his wife the free use and unmolested privelege of the south end or room of the dwelling house now occupied by the said Jacob Motsinger for their place of residence; also to have the free and unmolested privilege of passing and repassing the entry and stairs of said house with all and singular conveniences thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining during said term of life to supply them with a good bed and bedding, to have full and free use of the cupboard,and furniture, the desk, the books and bookcase, and as much kitchen furniture, such as pots, dishes, as they may need: to keep them in good fires, good warm comfortable, and decent clothing, and such food and nouristiment as may best such their aged circumstances; and to allow said Jacob Motsinger the privilege of the shop and the shop tools at any time he may think proper to use them, to pay strict attention to the well being of said Jacob and Hannah, his wife, both in sickness and health, and shall furnish them with every necessary article or articles of maintainance or support to make them comfortable during the lifetime of said Jacob and Hannah, his wife, be the same long or short, and a decent burial after death, then the above obligation to be void and of none effect; otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue. In presence of Sept. 4, 1824 James NcCcy Michael Brown John Scott Michael Motsinger, named in land transfer as son of Jacob and Hannah Motsinger, deeded that same land in 1835 to Dempsey Trowbridge. His wife signed, Barbary. Book H, page 561. In the settlement of the estate of Richard Gilstrap, Barbara Motsinger is named as an heir; showing her to be the daughter of Richard Gilstrap. Charles P. Motsinger born 1853 told at the Washington county Historical meeting July 25,1942: "My father was Daniel Motsinger, my grandfather was Jacob Motsinger. My great grandfather was also Jacob Motsinger. My grandfather was in the War of 1812, then came to Indiana. My great grandfather was in the Revolutionary War. He never came to Indiana. He came from Germany. My grandfather settled in Pierce Township. NOTE: D.B. Allaman states that Mr. Motsinger was in error his great grandfather, Jacob Motsinger was born in 1761 Northampton county, Penn. His father Felix Sr. (1727-1791) came with his grandfather from Europe he being the progentor “Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists 1757-1800," by Jo White Linn. Pg. 100: c1768 Rowan County Tax List of William Spurgin/Guilford County area: Fealix Motsinger/1 taxable Pg. 134: 1778 Tax List of Rowan County/Capt. Davis' District: Felix Motsinger/#1000 Pg. 135: 1778 Tax List of Rowan County/Capt. Davis' District: Under Poles: Jacob Motzinger Pg. 208: 1783 Rowan County Tax List of Capt. William Davis Returned by Thomas Carson, Joseph Bowen and Charles Bottinghamer/Davidson County area: Folex Motsinger: 200 acres deed land, 4 horses or mules, 20 cattle; [listed directly below] Jacob Motsinger: 2000 acres deeded land, 2 horses or mules, 7 cattle Pg. 220: 1784 Rowan County Tax List of Capt. Davis/Davidson County area: [listed one below the other] Felix Motsinger: 700 acres Brushy Fork; Jacob Motsinger: 300 acres Brushy Fork; Daniel Motsinger: 300 acres Brushy Fork [Other Brushy Fork residents: James Champion, Catherine Richards, Jacob Houk] Pg. 245: 1785 Rowan County List of Taxables in Capt. Henry Davis's Company/Davidson County area: Felix Motsinger: 400 acres Brushy Fork Pg. 246: 1785 Rowan County List of Taxables in Capt. Henry Davis's Company/Davidson County area: 300 acres Brushy Fork [Other Brushy Fork residents: Wintel Hinkel, George Mock, Jacob Long, Samuel Spurgeon] Pg. 369: Rowan County Delinquent Poles & Land for 1798: Elizabeth Motsinger: 60 acres [listed above Caspar Hinkle, Felix Houk also on list]

Wife: Hannah BROWN

Born: 1760 in Virginia Died: 1835 in Washington Co, IN Father: M. BRAUN Mother: >>> Spouses:

Children

01 (M): Jacob MOTSINGER Born: 15 JAN 1783 in Rowan Co., North Carolina Died: 17 OCT 1858 in Pierce Twp, Washington county, IN Spouses: Christena Parthenia (Parihenia) TASH

02 (F): Susannah MOTSINGER Born: 20 NOV 1784 in Rowan Co, NC Died: 01 FEB 1857 in Pierce Twp., Washington Co., IN Spouses: Michael BROWN

03 (F): Elizabeth MOTSINGER Born: 1790 Died: 1878 in Washington Co, IN Spouses: J. (. LOCKENOUR

04 (F): Hannah MOTSINGER (Photos) Born: 04 OCT 1791 in Rowan Co, NC Died: 30 JUN 1850 in Harrison Co., IN Spouses: Henry STONECIPHER

05 (M): John MOTSINGER Born: 1795 Died: before 02 SEP 1843 Spouses: D. HARMON

06 (M): George MOTSINGER Born: 1795 in Rowan Co, NC Died: about 1866 in Dent Co., MO  George Motsinger died intestate. His son Felix was named administrator, but was soon deposed. When possessions were auctioned, Felix bought the family Bible for .90. If it even exists at this date, I believe it would take a miracle to find it. Spouses: Polly GREEN; Mary HOGGAT

07 (M): Michael Henry MOTSINGER (Photos) Born: 26 JAN 1798 in Rowan Co., North Carolina Died: 19 SEP 1878 in Canton, Fulton Co., IL Spouses: N. HAIGE; Barbara GILSTRAP

08 (F): Barbara MOTSINGER Born: AUG 1800 in Wilson Co., TN Died: 20 JUL 1865 in Washington Co., IN Spouses: Thomas WILSON