Henry Sechrist, born April 22, 1809 in York County, PA, was the 3rd child and oldest son of Henry Sechrist and Anna Magdalena Flinchbaugh. He married Mary Yohe and they resided in York Twp, York County, PA. According to the biographical sketch of Jacob H Sechrist, Henry’s son, in the History of York County, Pennsylvania, Volume 2 by George Powell in 1907, Henry followed in his father’s footsteps and successfully engaged in farming and distilling. In looking at Shearer’s 1860 Map of York County, Henry’s house and farm was located along the north side of Chapel Church Rd.
Henry and Mary were the parents of at least twelve children, who were named Caroline, Henry, Adam, Charles, Jacob, John, William, Peter, Frank, Mary, Emanuel, and Catharine. Henry passed away in 1883 and Mary in 1870, and both are buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery.
Henry Sechrist born April 22, 1809 in York County, PA, died August 15, 1883 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. He married Mary Yohe born February 24, 1814 in York County, PA, died October 26, 1870 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA.
Children and Grandchildren of Henry Sechrist and Mary Yohe:
- Caroline Sechrist born July 22, 1832 in York County, PA, died February 6, 1880 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA. She married Joseph Slenker born February 4, 1830 in York County, PA, died March 12, 1887 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA
- Benjamin Slenker born April 1854 in York County, PA, died in 1904 in York County, PA and buried at Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in York County, PA. He married Elnora Bates born July 31, 1852 in York County, PA, died July 10, 1926 in York County, PA and buried at Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in York County, PA
- Emeline Slenker born July 26, 1855 in York County, PA, died July 1, 1931 in York County, PA and buried at Otterbein Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. She married John Keesey born June 26, 1856 in York County, PA, died February 8, 1934 in York County, PA and buried at Otterbein Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Reuben Slenker born August 18, 1856 in York County, PA, died September 15, 1924 in York County, PA and buried at Otterbein Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. He married Margaret Hildebrand born July 4, 1861 in York County, PA, died May 11, 1917 in York County, PA and buried at Otterbein Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA.
- Rebecca Slenker born November 11, 1857 in York County, PA, died April 2, 1928 in York County, PA and buried at Rohler’s Mountain View Lutheran Cemetery in Dover Twp, York County, PA. She married Solomon Richcrick born August 28, 1851 in York County, PA, died December 3, 1918 in York County, PA and buried at Rohler’s Mountain View Lutheran Cemetery in Dover Twp, York County, PA.
- Moses Slenker born January 21, 1859 in York County, PA, died February 1, 1905 in York County, PA and buried at Otterbein Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. He married Mary Miller born April 8, 1863 in York County, PA, died October 2, 1946 in York County, PA and buried at Otterbein Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA.
- Lydia Slenker born March 12, 1861 in York County, PA, died May 17, 1937 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA. She married Francis Seitz born January 6, 1854 in York County, PA, died August 24, 1919 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA
- David Slenker born June 6, 1862 in York County, PA, died June 11, 1922 in York County, PA and buried at Otterbein Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. He married Emmaline Keener born October 17, 1869 in York County, PA, died May 7, 1937 in York County, PA and buried at Otterbein Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Anna Mary Slenker born March 9, 1863 in York County, PA and died January 5, 1947 in York County, PA. She married Henry Sweitzer born in 1860 in York County, PA and died May 12, 1915 in York County, PA.
- Ida Ellen Slenker born March 29, 1867 in York County, PA, died April 29, 1929 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA. She married John Becker born December 25, 1863 in York County, PA, died April 7, 1947 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA.
- John Wesley Slenker born June 29, 1871 in York County, PA, died February 2, 1935 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA. He married Elizabeth Seitz born January 30, 1872 in York County, PA, died September 18, 1948 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA
- Charles Slenker born about 1872 in York County, PA, died in 1930 and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA. He married Lillie Rehn born in 1876, died in 1934 and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA
- Henry Sechrist born about 1833 in York County. He married Rebecca Slenker born about 1835 in York County, PA.
- Adam Sechrist born October 2, 1836 in York County, PA, died July 3, 1925 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. He first married Barbara Ann Heindel born June 12, 1842 in York County, PA, died September 15, 1862 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. They had two daughters before she passed away, Matilda and Sarah. He then married Elizabeth Strickler born February 21, 1843 in York County, PA, died November 5, 1900 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA.
- Sarah Sechrist born October 4, 1859 in York County, PA, died November 5, 1922 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. She married John Wesley Flory born August 1, 1855 in York County, PA, died August 5, 1937 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA.
- Matilda Sechrist born October 9, 1860 in York County, PA, died December 31, 1943 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. She married Daniel Anstine born July 7, 1855 in York County, PA, died November 18, 1915 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA.
- Leander Sechrist born March 1, 1871 in York County, PA, died April 28, 1917 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA. He married Emma Laumaster born May 31, 1872 in York County, PA, died March 6, 1946 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA
- Henry Sechrist born about 1873 in York County, PA
- John Henry Sechrist born November 16, 1874 in York County, PA, died March 29, 1945 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. He married Minnie Stover born February 4, 1885 in York County, PA, died May 27, 1937 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Daniel Sechrist born about 1877 in York County, PA
- Clara Sechrist born December 27, 1877 in York County, PA, died April 30, 194 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA.
- Elizabeth Sechrist born March 13, 1879 in York County, PA, died June 6, 1946 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. She married Charles McDowell born August 12, 1868 in York County, PA, died October 22, 1914 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Mary A Sechrist born February 1887 in York County, PA
- Charles Sechrist born April 16, 1838 in York County, PA, died May 25, 1913 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. He married Nancy Seitz born May 1837 in York County, PA, died January 25, 1918 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Henry Sechrist born July 4, 1858 in York County, PA, died August 24, 1947 in York County, PA and buried at Home Cemetery in Dallastown, York County, PA. He married Mary Eberly born June 4, 1862, died November 10, 1965 and buried at Home Cemetery in Dallastown, York County, PA.
- Emma Sechrist born March 7, 1862 in York County, PA, died June 22, 1918 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. She married William Stabley born September 29, 1853 in York County, PA, died May 27, 1934 and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Lydia Sechrist born May 4, 1866 in York County, PA, died December 18, 1935 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA. She married Charles Stabley born September 15, 1863 in York County, PA, died December 24, 1935 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA.
- Jacob Henry Sechrist born September 15, 1839 in York County, PA, died September 9, 1911 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. He married Rachel Strickler born January 6, 1846 in York County, PA, died April 5, 1928 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA.
- Emma Sechrist born December 1, 1866 in York County, PA, died June 8, 1908 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. She married Frank Flory born June 29, 1866 in York County, PA, died March 20, 1930 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA.
- Emanuel Sechrist born October 5, 1868 in York County, PA, died July 22, 1940 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. He married Mary Ellen Lindner born July 27, 1866, died January 1, 1934 and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Sarah Sechrist born May 4, 1870 in York County, PA, died November 27, 1948 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. She married Michael Seidenstricker born May 5, 1864 in York County, PA, died August 30, 1945 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA.
- Ezra Sechrist born May 27, 1872 in York County, PA, died January 14, 1951 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Amelia Sechrist born March 4, 1874 in York County, PA, died June 5, 1962 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. She married Elmer Peters born November 1, 1867 in York County, PA, died October 18, 1931 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Annie Sechrist born February 26, 1876 in York County, PA, died May 26, 1942 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. She married George Shenberger born May 8, 1874 in York County, PA, died July 22, 1949 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Agnes Sechrist born December 16, 1878 in York County, PA, died December 6, 1949 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA. She married Horace Shindler born March 8, 1873 in York County, PA, died August 4, 1942 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA.
- Mary Sechrist born October 5, 1882 in York County, PA and died January 23, 1946 in York County, PA. She married Charles Glatfelter
- Harry Sechrist born October 5, 1882 in York County, PA, died November 1, 1947 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA. He married Lydia Druck born May 27, 1885 in York County, PA, died October 4, 1972 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA
- Elmer Sechrist born March 17, 1884 in York County, PA, died August 1, 1942 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA. He married Carrie Ilyes born April 20, 1882 in York County, PA, died February 4, 1978 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA
- Norman Sechrist born March 17, 1888 in York County, PA, died April 12, 1962 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA. He married Estelle Markey born October 17, 1890 in York County, PA, died June 1978 in York County, PA and buried at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Twp, York County, PA.
- John Sechrist born December 22, 1840 in York County, PA, died October 19, 1914 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. He married Mary Strickler born July 26, 1841 in York County, PA, died March 9, 1919 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Adam Sechrist born October 16, 1863 in York County, PA, died May 16, 1912 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. He married Mary Arnold born September 15, 1856 in York County, PA, died August 11, 1930 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA.
- Catharine Sechrist born December 21, 1864 in York County, PA, died June 27, 1913 in York County, PA and buried at Greenmount Cemetery in York, York County, PA. She married Francis Longenecker born February 25, 1864 in PA, died May 27, 1938 in York County, PA and buried at Greenmount Cemetery in York, York County, PA
- Benjamin Sechrist born September 24, 1866 in York County, PA, died September 30, 1942 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA. He married Minnie Heilman born September 21, 1854, died January 26, 1941 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA
- John Sechrist born August 31, 1868 in York County, PA, died September 29, 1931 in York County, PA, and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. He married Jane Ann Burke born September 9, 1872 in York County, PA, died November 14, 1935 in York County, PA, and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Mary Sechrist born about 1869 in York County, PA
- Sedan Sechrist born September 20, 1871 in York County, Pa, died December 19, 1948 in York County, PA and buried at Fawn Grove Methodist Cemetery in Fawn Grove, York County, PA.
- Harvey Sechrist born May 5, 1874 in York County, PA and died December 1970 in York County, PA
- Violet Sechrist born December 19, 1875 in York County, PA, died February 25, 1955 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA. She married Jacob Douglas born March 5, 1876, died in 1966 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA.
- Clarence Sechrist born May 16, 1877 in York County, PA, died December 13, 1955 in PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA. He married Susan Strickler August 15, 1872 in York County, PA, died December 30, 1926 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA
- Howard Sechrist born March 12, 1879 in York County, PA, died August 9, 1956 in York County, PA and buried at Greenmount Cemetery in York, York County, PA. He married Annie Sunday born in 1881, died in 1971 and buried at Greenmount Cemetery in York, York County, PA
- Cora Sechrist born December 21, 1881 in York County, PA, died January 1977 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA. She married John Sentz born June 7, 1879 in York County, PA, died June 23, 1954 and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA
- Charlotte Sechrist born October 7, 1885 in York County, PA, died May 10, 1945 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- William Sechrist born April 10, 1843 in York County, PA, died February 24, 1928 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Mary Stillinger born June 27, 1844 in Germany, died April 23, 1921 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- William Henry Sechrist born June 21, 1863 in York County, PA, died March 5, 1950 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Ellen Paules born November 9, 1862 in York County, PA, died July 12, 1923 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- George Sechrist born March 18, 1865 in York County, PA, died April 13, 1937 in York County, PA and buried at Heiland View Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. He married Alice Holtzapple born March 26, 1864 in York County, PA, died August 8, 1947 in York County, PA and buried at Heiland View Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Emanuel Sechrist born July 18, 1869 in York County, PA, died November 30, 1960 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. He married Emma Wallick born July 13, 1867 in York County, PA, died January 25, 1929 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Lydia Sechrist born May 13, 1873 in York County, PA, died March 2, 1951 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. She married (first) William Druck. She married (second) Pius Gibson born august 11, 1872 in York County, PA, died December 4, 1956 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Emma Jane Sechrist born October 9, 1876 in York County, PA, died May 23, 1952 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. She married Adam Shenberger born July 31, 1872 in York County, PA, died March 12, 1950 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Peter Sechrist born October 1, 1845 in York County, PA, died November 8, 1919 in York County, PA, and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. He married Mary Snell born July 25, 1846 in York County, PA, died March 21, 1945 in York County, PA, and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Anna Sechrist born April 22, 1868 in York County, PA, died August 18, 1933 in York County, PA, and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. She married Harry Frey born October 17, 1875 in York County, PA, died October 5, 1954 in York County, PA, and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Ellen Sechrist born August 23, 1869 in York County, PA, died April 1, 1958 in Lancaster County, PA and buried at Cross Roads Cemetery in Lancaster County, PA. She married Jacob Sentz born January 12, 1868 in York County, PA, died October 1, 1963 in Lancaster County, PA and buried at Cross Roads Cemetery in Lancaster County, PA.
- Bertha Sechrist born May 14, 1872 in York County, PA, died January 28, 1955 in York County, PA, and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. She married Benjamin Taylor born March 13, 1869 in York County, PA, died April 2, 1940 in York County, PA, and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Cora Sechrist born January 7, 1879 in York County, PA, died September 29, 1962 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA. She married David Holtzinger born October 22, 1875 in York County, PA, died October 10, 1966 in York County, PA and buried at Red Lion Cemetery in Red Lion, York County, PA
- Huldah Sechrist born May 19, 1881 in York County, PA, died October 1970 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Noah Sechrist born April 7, 1885 in York County, PA, died March 3, 1962 in York County, PA and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA. He married Blanche Raab born February 23, 1890 in York County, PA, died January 1, 1961 and buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Manchester Twp, York County, PA
- Frank Sechrist born February 9, 1846 in York County, PA, died August 21, 1897 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Mary Sechrist born about 1847 in York County, PA
- Emanuel Sechrist born August 3, 1850 in York County, PA, died July 23, 1933 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA. He married Lucy Roser born June 18, 1854 in York County, PA, died October 14, 1933 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Charlie Sechrist born in 1874 in York County, PA, died 1880 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Howard Sechrist born September 10, 1880 in York County, PA, died November 19, 1964 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA. He married Verta Paules born November 20, 1884 in York County, PA, died March 1972 in York County, PA and buried at Freysville Cemetery in Windsor Twp, York County, PA
- Annie Sechrist born March 23, 1884 in York County, PA, died November 5, 1975 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. She married Vinton Keller born May 25, 1888 in York County, PA, died November 21, 1918 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Mazie Sechrist born about 1890 in York County, PA, died 1900 in York County, PA and buried at Dallastown Union Cemetery in York Twp, York County, PA
- Catharine Sechrist born 1852 in York County, PA, died 1874 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. She married Moses Snyder born February 13, 1851 in York County, PA, died September 23, 1907 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA
- Emma Snyder born May 31, 1873 in York County, PA, died October 18, 1941 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA. She married Benjamin Slenker born February 17, 1871 in York County, PA, died April 29, 1936 in York County, PA and buried at Yoe Union Cemetery in Yoe, York County, PA