3. Michael Sechrist

History and Biography of Michael Sechrist

Michael Sechrist was the 6th child and third son of Francis Sechrist and Veronica Feiser.  He was born around 1768 in York County.  Sometime around 1790, he married Barbara Pfister.  We know that Barbara was his wife until at least 1806, because when Barbara’s father Jacob died in that year it lists his son-in-law as Michael Sechrist.  Sometime between this time frame and his death in 1832, Barbara likely passed away as Michael’s will lists his wife’s name as Catherine.

Michael and his family lived near his father and brothers John and William in the Windsor Township/North Hopewell Township area.  In looking at a property survey that his brother John had done, Michael owned land to the east/southeast of where his father lived.  Census records indicated that he lived in North Hopewell Twp. his entire adult life.

His will and estate records also indicate that he had 7 children.  His son’s are listed as Michael and William.  His daughters are listed as Susan who was a widow (but her deceased spouse was not named), Catherine wife of Barney Clements, Christina wife of Philip Grim, Eve wife of John Householder and Barbara.  Michael’s will also mentions that his daughter Christina was married before she married Philip Grim and had a son by the name of Charles Hildebrand

Michael Sechrist born around 1768 in York County, PA, and died in April 3, 1832.  He married (first) Barbara Pfister born around 1765 in York County, PA and died unknown.  Next, he married (second) Catherine.

Children and Grandchildren of Michael Sechrist:

  1. Michael Sechrist born December 28, 1792 in York County, PA, died March 10, 1868 in York County, PA and buried at Saint Emanuels Union Cemetery in York County, PA.  He married Elizabeth Heindle born April 18, 1802 in York County, PA, died March 5, 1892 in York County, PA and buried at Saint Emanuels Union Cemetery in York County, PA.
    1. Eliza Sechrist born July 2, 1824 in York County, PA, died February 27, 1913 in York County, PA and buried at Saint Pauls Independent Church Cemetery, Baltimore Country, MD.  She married William Barley born September 26, 1822 in PA, died February 10, 1899 and buried at Saint Pauls Independent Church Cemetery, Baltimore Country, MD
    2. Michael Sechrist born in 1826 in York County, PA, died February 13, 1906 in Frederick County, MD and buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick County, MD.  He married Sarah Kline born about 1825 in York County, PA, died July 25, 1904 in Frederick County, MD and buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick County, MD
    3. Joseph Sechrist born about 1827 in York County, PA
    4. Elizabeth Sechrist born February 26, 1829 in York County, PA, died September 26, 1920 in York County, PA and buried at Saint Pauls Independent Church Cemetery, Baltimore Country, MD.  He married George Shaffer born December 18, 1831 in York County, PA, died January 24, 1904 and buried at Saint Pauls Independent Church Cemetery, Baltimore Country, MD
    5. John Sechrist born March 8, 1832 in York County, PA, died February 21, 1913 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, PA.  He married Mary Lowinsky born October 17, 1842 in PA, died August 24, 1918 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, PA
    6. William Sechrist born about 1833 in York County, PA
    7. Charles Sechrist born February 1835 in York County, PA, died August 9, 1919 in in Frederick County, MD and buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick County, MD.  He married Harriet Kline born November 1836 in York County, PA, died September 2, 1911 in Frederick County, MD and buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick County, MD
    8. Susan Sechrist born January 9, 1836 in York County, PA and died March 11, 1926 in Franklin County, PA.  She married William Lang born June 8, 1832 in Germany and died February 25, 1906 in York County PA
    9. Leah Sechrist born August 8, 1839 in York County, PA, died March 19, 1922 in York County, PA and buried at Wildasin Meeting House Cemetery in York County, PA.  She married George Pressel born November 25, 1838 in PA, died July 13, 1886 in PA and buried at Wildasin Meeting House Cemetery in York County, PA.
  2. Barbara Sechrist born January 17, 1800 in York County, PA, baptized May 25, 1800 at Blymire’s Church in York Twp, York County, PA
  3. Christina Sechrist born July 31, 1803 in York County, PA, died September 14, 1892 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.  She married (first) someone by the last name Hildebrand.  She then married (second) Philip Grim born March 20, 1786 in York County, PA, died December 31, 1875 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
    1. Charles Hildebrand born in York County, PA
    2. Michael Grim born Janaury 30, 1829 in York County, PA, died November 20, 1906 in York County, PA buried at Home Cemetery in Dallastown, York County, PA.  He married Mary Smith
    3. Catherine Grim born June 9, 1832 in York County, PA, died August 29, 1904 in York County, Pa and buried at Longstown United Methodist Cemetery in York County, PA.  She married John Warner born January 31, 1833 in York County, PA, died March 3, 1882 in York County, PA and buried at Winterstown United Brethren Cemetery in Winterstown, York County, PA.
    4. Barbara Grim born December 10, 1834 in York County, Pa, died July 7, 1908 in York County, PA and buried at Lebanon Lutheran Church in North Hopewell Twp, York County, PA.  She married Charles Rechard born about 1835 in York County, PA, died March 1, 1884 in York County, PA and buried at Lebanon Lutheran Church in North Hopewell Twp, York County, PA
    5. Philip Grim born May 26, 1841 in York County, PA, died October 31, 1912 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.  He married Elizabeth Grim born February 10, 1841 in York County, PA, died September 3, 1909 in York County, PA and buried at Zion United Methodist Church in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
    6. John Grim born September 20, 1844 in York County, PA, died February 15, 1920 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA.  He married (first) Susan Stabley born October 1, 1843 in York County, PA, died February 10, 1876 in York County, PA and buried at Lebanon Lutheran Church in North Hopewell Twp, York County, PA.  He then married (second) Mary Virginia Kohler born April 17, 1849 in York County, PA, died July 3, 1943 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA
  4. Catharine Sechrist born about 1806 in York County, PA died January 19, 1885 in York County, PA and buried at Winterstown United Brethren Cemetery in Winterstown, York County, PA.  She married Barney Clemens born August 14, 1797 in York County, PA, died April 4, 1882 in York County, PA and buried at Winterstown United Brethren Cemetery in Winterstown, York County, PA.
    1. Henry Clemens born November 11, 1826 in York County, PA, died March 21, 1861 in York County, PA and buried at Longstown United Methodist Cemetery in York County, PA.
    2. Barnabas Clemens born January 25, 1828 in York County, PA, died August 21, 1912 in York County, PA and buried at Longstown United Methodist Cemetery in York County, PA.  He married Caroline Peters born June 10, 1829 in York County, PA, died October 30, 1895 in York County, PA and buried at Longstown United Methodist Cemetery in York County, PA.
    3. Solomon Clemens born Ocotber 29, 1834 in York County, PA, died October 7, 1924 in Cuyahoga County, OH and buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Lake County, OH.  He married Malinda Stover born March 13, 1841 in York County, PA, died April 2, 1915 in Lake County, OH and buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Lake County, OH.
    4. William Clemens born December 30, 1837 in York County, PA, died April 29, 1914 in York County, PA and buried at Longstown United Methodist Cemetery in York County, PA.
    5. John Clemens born about 1840 in York County, PA
    6. Susan Clemens born December 15, 1842 in York County, PA, died January 24, 1909 in York County, PA and buried at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shrewsbury, York County, PA.  She married Charles Gable born January 23, 1841 in York County, PA, died July 30, 1910 in York County, PA and buried at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shrewsbury, York County, PA.
    7. Catharine Clemens born December 19, 1846 in York County, PA, died July 29, 1885 in York County, PA and buried at Winterstown United Brethren Cemetery in Winterstown, York County, PA.
  5. Eve Sechrist married John Householder
  6. Susan Sechrist
  7. William Sechrist

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