Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850

By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

I. Adminstrators', Executors' and Guardians' Accounts N 17 1760 Philip Bence. Cannot be found. N 4 1785 Philip Bentz. Shows balance of 1386 16/ 5d 1q. D 1 1786 Weyrich Bentz Sr., personal estate totals L2301 19/ 7-1/2d. N 29 1787 Joseph Bentz (1st account) Balance of L299 9/. N 29 1788 Joseph Bentz (2nd account) Balance of L271 12/ 3d. N 16 1805 Anna Maria Bentz of York Borough. Balance of L316 3/ 2d. (Wills J, 285) My 21 1806 John Bentz (or Pentz) of Washington Township. Balance of L3637 8/ 3d. (Wills L, 186) Ja 4 1808 John Pentz (2nd account) Balance of L3463 6/ 4d. F 1 1810 George Bentz of York Township (1st account) Balance of L384 11/ 11d. N 12 1816 George Bentz of York Township (2nd account) Jl 2 1819 Michael Bentz of West Manchester Township. Balance of $2400.67. My 28 1824 Peter Bentz of Conewago Township (1st account) O 1 1824 Frederick Bentz of Hanover Borough (1st account) Balance of $2951.81-1/2. Ja 11 1825 Weirich Bentz of West Manchester Township. Balance of $1400.85-1/2. N 30 1825 John Bentz of York Borough. Ag 8 1826 Andrew Bentz of Codorus Township. Balance of $28.51. Mr 1 1830 Frederick Bentz of Hanover Borough (2nd account) Balance of $3112.46-1/2. Mr 3 1830 Peter Bentz of Conewago Township (2nd account) Balance of $981.76-3/4. Ap 2 1833 Frederick Bentz Jr. of Hanover. Balance of $2248.84-1/2. Ap 4 1833 Frederick Bentz Sr. of Hanover. Balance of $2079.72. Ag 8 1836 Jacob Bentz of Warrington Township. Account stands balanced. Ja 4 1837 Margaretta Pentz of Manchester Township. Barnitz & Kane report balance of $4174.92. My 20 1841 John Pentz of Carroll Township. Balance of $1563.23-1/2. F 10 1846 Jacob Pentz of Carroll Township. Balance of .79. F 25 1848 Catharine Pentz of Carroll Township. Balance of $876.92-3/4. Ja 2 1849 Elizabeth Pentz of Carroll Township (guardianship of). Balance of $1332.18. II. Administration Bonds G 268 Ap 11 1788. Estate of John Bentz of Warrington Township. Michael Bentz, administrator. Tenet in L300. No inventory on file. 2F 35 Jl 22 1817. Estate of John Bentz of York Borough. Nicholas Diehl, administrator. Tenet in $1500. Decedent was a single man. 2H 17 My 10, 1823. Estate of Peter Bentz of Conewago Township. Michael of York Borough & John Bentz of Hellam Township, administrators, sons of decedent. Tenet in $2000. Widow renounced. Inventory & Vendue List filed Ag 20 1823. 2H 100 S 18 1823. Estate of Michael Bentz of West Manchester Township, Martin Ziegler administrator d.b.n.c.t.a. Tenet in $1000. 2H 275 My 28 1824. Estate of Michael Bentz of West Manchester Township, Ignatius Leitner administrator d.b.n.c.t.a. Tenet in $1400. 2L 106 Ap 7 1832. Estate of Frederick Bentz Sr. of Hanover. Michael Doudel administrator pendente lite. Tenet in $2200. 2M 166 Mr 28 1835. Estate of Jacob Bentz of Warrington Township, Jacob Jr. & George Bentz administrators. Tenet in $2000. Inventory filed Mr 28 1835. 2O 261 Jl 15 1844. Estate of Jacob Bentz of Carroll Township, Gerrit Baish administrator. Tent in $800. Inventory filed Ag 5 1844. 2E 131 Je 3 1815. Estate of Henry Pentz of Warrington Township, John Asper & George Pentz administrators. Tenet in $1200. Sally Pentz, widow, renounces. 2J 133 Ap 19 1826. Estate of Elizabeth Pentz of York Borough, Daniel Pentz administrator. Tenet in $450. Inventory filed My 22 1826. 2N 195 F 3 1841. Estate of John Pentz of Carroll Township, David Pentz & David Weaver administrators. Bond book lost. 2P 65 Estate of Catharine Pentz of Carroll Township, David Weaver administrator. Tenet in $3000. Inventory filed with will Ja 14 1846. 2Q 224 D 9 1850. Estate of Michael Pentz of Warrington Township, John Smith administrator. Tenet in $600. Inventory filed Ja 6 1851. III. Wills E 149 Johan Philieb Bentz of York Town, yeoman. dated Ag 26 1780 probated Ja 9, 1781 wife Mary Elizabeth issue Henry, Peter, Philip, Peter, Christian, Elizabeth wife of Michael Hahn, Margaret wife of Henry Yessler, Rosina wife of John Hahn. granddaughter Margaret (daughter of Casper Balsley). F 349 Joseph Pence (his mark) of Warrington Township, yeoman dated Ja 7 1785 probated Ap 12 1785 wife Catharine issue Michael, Henry, Catharine, Elizabeth, John, Joseph, Mary, Philip J 285 Anna Maria Bentz of York Town (her mark) (widow of Whyrich Bentz) dated Ja 8 1787 probated MY 24 1796 issue Christian, Anna Maria, Susanna, Elizabeth, Salome, Ursula, Whyrich, Peter (Christian & Anna Maria deceased, left issue) son-in-law Abraham Trostle L 166 John Pentz of Washington Township (his mark) dated Ag 4 1804 probated O 20 1804 wife Philippina issue Mary, John, George, Elizabeth, Henry, Jacob, Susanna, Caty, David granddaughter Betsy Beisher L 323 Georg Bentz of York Borough yeoman dated S 29 1805 probated D 10 1805 wife Anna Maria issue Barnet (has issue Daniel & Elizabeth), John, Polly wife of Samuel Long, William, Elizabeth wife of Nicholas Diehl, Jacob O 1 Michel Bentz of West Manchester Township yeoman date 1811 probated Ja 10 1818 wife Margaret issue Peter, Jacob, Catharina wife of John Eighinger, Elizabeth wife of John Schrom deceased. grandchildren Thomas Himes, Mary Himes O 286 Margrat Pentz of West Manchester Twp yeoman (her mark) dated Ja 14 1819 probated N 18 1820 sister Magdalena (Relet?) widow of John Hubley O 338 Weirich Bentz of West Manchester Township dated S 6 1817 probated Mr 24 1821 wife Margaret "Catharine Kane who lives with me and whom I purchased as a German Redemptioner." She whom I have named Margaret Bentz, the wife of Godlove K. Kane tallow-chandler. Godlove K. Kane was brother of Catharine Kane. P 287 Andreas Bentz of Codorus Township, widower, yeoman dated Je 28 1825 probated Ag 22 1825 issue Michael, Barbara wife of Jacob Mayer, Margaret wife of Peter Simon, Elizabeth wife of George Kop, Polly wife of Jonas Renoll, Catharine wife of David Becker, George, Andrew, Susanna, Magdalena. Q 404 Frederick Bentz (his mark) dated Apr 2 1831 probated Ja 3 1832 sister Elizabeth Reese (her daughters Susanna Malone, Mary Jeffery) Elizabeth wife of Henry Reese Gustavus Wampler Lydia Trone son Frederick deceased Nicholas Neyman Presbyterian Church of Hanover John Malone John Myer wife Barbara Jacob Harbee & wife of German Twp, Adams Co. R 102 Margareta Pentz widow dated Jan 10 1831 codicil Je 10 1834 probated Ag 21 1834 friends Margaret Brown (who lives with me), Catharine Kane wife of Robert Simmons, Godlove K. Kane & wife S 528 Nuncupative will of Catharine Pence of Carroll Township made D 6 1845 probated D 26 1845 she died D 8 1845 sister Sally three children (at least one daughter). IV. Some Inventories 1. (Wills E, 149). Estate of Johan Philip Bentz lists 11 Loan Office Certificates, valued (with interest) at L2475 (depreciated). One of the executors signs his name 'Henry Pentz'. Filed F 8 1781. 2. (Wills F, 109). Estate of Weyrich Bentz lists 4 Loan Office Certificates valued at L712 10/ (depreciated). 3. (Wills F, 349). Estate of Joseph Pence. Filed Ap 12 1785. Nothing of particular importance. 4. (Wills J, 285). Estate of Anna Maria Bentz. Filed Jl 25 1796. V. Orphans Court Dockets F 63 N 4 1786. Jacob Bentz (aged 16) & Christina (aged 14), children of late Christian of York County yeoman, are made wards of their uncle Weyrich Bentz. F 64 D 1 1786. Hugh Morthland & Frederick Harman are made guardians of Catharine (13), Elizabeth (11), John (7), Joseph (5), children of late Joseph Bentz of Warrington Township. F 90 Mr 28 1787. Errors in account of estate of Weyrich Bentz Sr are corrected. F 97 My 26 1787. Further corrections. F 118 S 11 1787. Catharine (14) daughter of Joseph Bentz deceased chooses Philip Morgan as guardian. F 126 S 13 1787. Weyrich Bentz guardian of Mary (11) & John (9) issue of late Christian Bentz. F 133 N 28 1787. In re: F, 118 - executors of Joseph Bentz produce certificate of Rev. Nicholas Kurts to show that she is not yet 14, and other guardians are appointed. F 134 N 29 1787. Catharine Morgan (late Bentz) is an executrix of estate of Joseph Bentz. F 259 My 26 1790. Catharine Bentz (16) daughter of Joseph chooses Michael Bentz as guardian. F 279 F 23 1791. Elizabeth Pentz (14) daughter of Joseph chooses Philip Morgan as guardian. F 308 My 31 1791. Citation against Philip Morgan to show cause why he should not be removed as guardian (F 279), since he is in ruinous circumstances & obtained the guardianship by fraud and imposition. F 309 Eodem die. Citation on Michael Bentz to show cause why he should not be removed as guardian (F 259), since he is principal debtor to the minor & obtained the appointment by fraud & imposition. F 318 Ag 30 1791. Elizabeth (16) & Catharine (17) daus of Joseph, choose Henry Sealey as guardian. G 28 Je 26 1793. Morthland & Herman guardians of Catherine, Elizabeth, John (since dead) and Joseph, issue of Joseph Pence, show balance of L107 7/. Catharine Morgan late widow of Joseph Pence prays that a guardian be appointed for his son Joseph (11). Henry Hull appointed. G 383 D 27 1797. Abraham Trostle executor of will of Maria Bentz of York Borough shows balance of L398 6/ 2d. Confirmed. J 49 Je 26 1804. Executors of Joseph Bentz show balance of L227 3/ 7d. Confirmed. J 316 Mr 24 1807. Frederick Wealer of Washington Township appointed guardian of Susanna (19) & Catharine (16) daughters of late John Pentz. Henry Deardorff guardian of David Pentz (14 & upwards) son of late John Pentz. K 113 My 15 1810. Estate of George Bentz shows balance of L1090 5-1/2d. charged to Anna Maria Bentz executrix. M 138 Ap 8 1817. On petition of Sally, widow of Henry Bentz, Frederick Klugh is appointed guardian of Henry's issue Margaret, Sally, John & Henry, all under 14. M 318 S 15 1818. Asper & George Bentz, administrators of Henry Bentz, show balance of $1430.87-1/2. Confirmed. N 467 D 17 1822. Peter Bentz & Weigle, executors of Michael Bentz, show balance of $1815.22. Confirmed. O 69 Ag 4 1823. Petition sets forth that Peter Bentz of Conewago Township intestate left widow Mary, issue: Michael, John, Catharine wife of John Fry, Elizabeth wife of George Shettle, Susanna wife of John Reeser. Own plantation of 250 acres, tract of 150 acres of woodland along Big Conewago. Inquest awarded. O 78 Ag 7 1823. Auditors appointed for estate of Michael Bentz, testate. O 91 S 16 1823. Auditors report balance of $291.79-1/2. O 117 O 30 1823. Order of sale awarded (on O, 69). O 358 F 15 1825. Report of sale on above. O 500 F 14 1826. Report of sale on above. P 87 F 13 1827. Further report of sale on above. P 190 Ja 10 1828. Further report of sale on above. P 248 My 13 1828. Further report of sale on above. Q 112 Ja 5 1830. Further report of sale on above. Q 134 Apr 5 1830. Petition sets forth that Henry Bentz of Washington Township intestate left widow (since dead), issue Margaret wife of John Smith, Sarah wife of John Mitzel, John & Henry (last two minors). Owner of 100 acres. Inquest awarded. Q 165 Ag 3 1830. All heirs refuse to accept estate of Henry Bentz of Warrington Township & order of sale is awarded. Q 188 S 7 1830. Sale of same reported, for $1400. R 23 N 6 1832. Kane & Barnitz executors of Weirich Bentz are summoned to render account of guardianship of John, son of late Christian Bentz. R 348 Ja 7 1834. Administrator pendente lite of estate of Frederick Bentz Sr. shows balance of $52.50. S 32 Ag 4 1835. Petition sets forth that Jacob Bentz of Warrington Twp. owned 260 acres, left issue Jacob, George, Rebecca wife of Andrew Shearer, Mary wife of John Slothauer, Elizabeth, Eve, Catharine, Leah, David. Inquest awarded. S 41 Ag 4 1835. Samuel Knisely guardian of David, Leah & Andrew, above-mentioned S 139 D 10 1835. Return of inquest & decrees of land to Jacob & George Bentz. T 429 My 4 1841. Mumper appointed guardian of Mary Ann & Amanda, & Groff of Elizabeth, daughters of late John Pentz of Carroll Twp., on application of their mother Catharine Pentz. T 452 Ag 3 1841. Henry Logan appointed guardian for the above Elizabeth, who is under 14. U 398 Ag 6 1844. Petition sets forth tat Jacob Pentz of Carroll Twp. intestate, owner of 196 acres, left widow Elizabeth, issue George, Jacob, David, John, Henry (minor, a ward of James Porter Esq.), Mary (deceased, left issue Jacob & Elizabeth Evans), Elizabeth wife of Martin Brandt of Cumberland County, Susan wife of Garret Baish, Sarah, Lucy Ann. Inquest awarded. U 401 Ag 7 1844. Porter appointed guardian of above Sarah, Lucy Ann & Henry Pentz, minors above 14 years of age. U 423 S 17 1844. Return of Inquest (U, 398) U 424 Property is decreed to John the oldest son & Jacob the second 425 son. V 207 S 15 1846. Micah Arnold appointed guardian of Elizabeth & Mary Ann Pentz minors above 14, whose mother left them as small estate by will. V 208 He is also appointed guardian of Amanda Pentz, under 14, dau of late Catharine Pentz, on petition of said decedent's sister Sarah Weaver. W 249 Ag 10 1848. Petition of Benjamin Ziegler sets forth that his niece Martha Melinda (between 12 &13) dau of the late George Pentz of York Borough has no "Guardian to take Care of her estate, of which she has some expectations in the State of Ohio." Killian Small is appointed guardian. VI. Mortgages G 255 Jl 13 1776. Valentine Lebhard & Abalona his wife: to Philip Bentz of York County yeoman: for L200: 180 acres in Hellam Twp. G 343 O 22 1782. Andrew Anigh & Barbar his wife: to Weyrich Bentz of York Town yeoman: for L37 18/ 6d.: eastern half of lot #12 in York. Satisfied by W.B.'s estate S 3 1783. G 394 Ag 11 1783. Weyrich Bentz & Jacob Sittler: to the estate of Weyrich Bentz of York Town yeoman: for L950: 141 acres whereon said Weyrich now lives, in York Twp. Satisfied Je 12 1784. G 507 O 22 1784. Alexander Ramsay of Dover Twp. farmer: to Henry Bentz of York Town: for L45 17/ 9d: 211 acres in Dover Twp. Satisfied (as Henry Pentz) O 19 1785. H 84 Ap 5 1786. Philip Morgan of Warrington Twp. & Catharine his wife: to Henry Pence of Monaghan Twp. (son of Joseph): for L60: 145 acres 46 perches. Satisfied O 2 1789 (signed Henry Benss). H 282 D 20 1788. Nicholas Pence of Paradise Twp. yeoman: to Michael Ege: for L301 9/: 203 7/8 acres in Codorus Twp. J 10 N 16 1792. Berndhard Benss of York Twp. farmer: to George Bentz of the same, farmer: for L1192: a tract in Manchester Twp. deeded to the mortgager by the estate of Philip Jacob King on My 2 1792. Satisfied Ja 30 1796 (as Georg Benss). J 42 Ap 6 1793. Philip Miller of York Twp.: to Henry Bentz of York Borough slaughterer: for L38 3/ 2d: 39 acres 115 perches in Newberry Twp. J 298 Jl 14 1795. Bernt Benss of York Borough yeoman: to Lorentz Schultz Jr.: for L155: southern half of lot #205 in York. Satisfied by assignee of mortgagee Mr 30 1796. J 337 Ap 15 1796. Henry King: to George Bentz of York Twp. yeoman: for L1150: 145 acres 116 perches in York Twp. Satisfied (as Georg Benss) Ap 1 1802. K 356 ----- 1802. Andrew Robinson Esq: to George Pence of York Borough farmer: for L1000: 128-1/4 acres in York Twp., part of land which Geo. Bentz & Anna Maria his wife sold to Henry King on Ap 15 1796. L 136 Ap 3 1806. Nicholas Diehl: to Anna Maria Bentz et al: for L174 7/ 8d: 32 acres in York Twp. O 531 F 12 1825. George Hoober: to Jacob Bentz of Warrington Twp.: for $650: 169 acres 100 perches in Warrington Twp. R 57 Ap 14 1843. Wm. Stretch: to Joseph Bentz of Warrington Twp.: for $1047.20: 92 acres in Warrington Twp. VII. Deeds A 362 My 23, 32nd Geo.II (1759). Archibald McCallister & Jean his wife: to Jacob Benss of Earl Township Lancaster County saddler: for $280: 201 acres on Bermudian Creek. A 413 My 13, 33rd Geo.II (1760). Jacob Doudle & Anna Maria his wife: to Philip Bens of Hellam Twp. yeoman: for L210: lot #122 in York Town. A 492 F 13, 1st Geo.III (1761). Philip Bens of York Town yeoman & Marilis his wife: to Conrad Gentzler: for L120: eastern half of lot #122. B 76 My 3, 3rd Geo.III (1763). Peter Koontz: to Philip Rothrock & Philip Bens of York County yeomen: for L80: assignment of grantor's interest in estate of his father Michael Koontz of Helllam Twp. B 134 Ag 31, 3rd Geo.III (1763), Nicholas Peery & Mary his wife: to Philip Bens of York Town yeoman: for L100: 50 acres "in any Part of the said Province (of Pennsylvania) according to the method of Townships appointed not already Surveyed or appropriated and purchased of the Indians. The history of this grant as recited in this deed is as follows: On S 15 1681 the Honourable William Penn Esquire Proprietary and Governor in Chief by indentures of lease & release granted 5000 acres to John ap John & Thomas Wynn, to be surveyed to them in any part of the Province yet purchased of the Indians, at a quitrent of 1/ per hundred acres. Mr 11 1682 they sold 500 acres therof to Richard Crosby. The latter left two children, John Crosby & Catharine Fairland. On D 17 1724 Catharine Fairland, widow sold her interest to her brother John Crosby, who by his will dated S 22 1750 left the tract to his sons John & Richard Crosby. Then they (together with John Crosby Jr's wife Elizabeth) on Mr 7 1761 sold the tract of 500 acres to Philip Epracht, who on Ag 7 1761 granted 150 acres thereof unto Nicholas Perce Jr. Of this last tract of 150 acres the grant to Philip Bens is a part, as yet unlocated and unsurveyed. D 321 My 1 4th Geo.III (1764). Peter Koontz executes a deed to Philip Rothrock & Philip Bens similar to B, 76. D 355 Mr 26 1771. John Philip Bentz of York Town yeoman: to Jacob Schultz: for L2: confirmation of a deed whereby he had assigned to Adam Fishburn (on My 16 1750, in consideration of L180) a plantation in Hellam Twp. which Christian Peidler had sold the grantor on Ap 9 1746. D 357 O 31 1770. John Bens of Dover Twp. yeoman & Magdalena his wife: to Stephen Rietinger: for L350: a warrant right granted the grantor N 22 1749, for 150 acres along the Conewago Creek in Manchester Twp. E 355 Ag 18 1773. George Bentz of York Twp. yeoman: to Elizabeth Holtzinger: for L9: 1 acre in York Twp., part of a tract bought by the grantor from Mathias Sitler nor earlier than the year 1766. F 28 My 7 1774. Philip Rothrock & wife, & John Philip Bentz & Elizabeth he wife, all of York Co.: to Michael Miller: for L130: their interest in B321. G 136 My 25 1776. Christopher & Gottlieb Lauman & wives: to Weirigh Bentz: for L1350: 141 acres in York Twp. J 283 S 1 1795. Mark Milliken: to Henry Pentz of York Borough butcher: a mortgage held against George Lizer. O 372 Ja 19 1824. Executors of Weirich Bentz (Barnitz & Kane): to Jacob Schlosser: for $1 and a mortgage: a lot in York bought by the decedant My 1 1805 from Caleb Kirk. P 84` My 10 1824. Wilhelm Gantz of Jefferson Co. Kentucky gives Philip Pence Jr. (of the same) a power of attorney to collect a legacy in York County, Pa. 2A 96 Ap 13 1778. John Philip Bentz of York Town in York County Yeoman & Elizabeth his wife: to Henry Yesler: for L450: 302 acres in Dover Twp. which was sold by sheriff to this grantor Ag 11 1770, as estate of Peter (Bentz) of Dover Twp., who bought same from Lodowich Ripple & Saville Maria his wife on Mr 3 1764. 2A 359 F 16 1767. John Wagner & Barbara his wife: to Philip Bens of York Town yeoman & Michael Hahn, locksmith: for L200: western half of lot #123 in York Town. 2A 361 Jl 18 1780. John Philip Bentz of York Town yeoman: to Michael Hahn: for L210: his interest in the above lot. 2A 366 S 9 1780. Estate of Peter Gootline gives deed to Peter Bentz for land along Little Conewago in Manchester Twp. bought by grantee on Ap 9 1764, for L345. 2A 368 S 20 1780. John Philip Bentz: to Leonard Lecron: for 5/ and other considerations: assigned a deed in which he was grantee. 2A 477 Ag 11 1781. Executors of Philip Bentz of York Town: to Michael Welsh: for L300: western half of lot #122 in York. 2A 502 D 12 1781. Joseph Welshhantz & Magdalena his wife: to George Bentz of York Twp.: for L21 specie: a lot 65 x 460 feet in York Twp., known as lot #4. 2B 103 D 14 1782. Jacob Miller of Paradise Twp. & Catharine his wife: to Henry Bentz of York Town yeoman: for L170: southern equal third of lot #105 in York Town. 2C 67 Je 10 1784. Jacob Sitler & Elizabeth his wife & Weyrich Bens of York Town yeoman & Margaret his wife: to John Kaufman: for L650: 141 acres in York Twp., bought by Weyrich Bents Sr. on My 25 1776 from Christopher Lowman & wife, & the grantors bought the land from the estate of Weyrich Sr. on Ag 11 1783. 2C 388 Jl 12 1785. Henry Pentz of York Town slaughter & Catharina his wife: to Martin Cronemiller: for L45: lots #231 & 232, bought F 23 1784 from Jacob Schnierer by the grantor. 2D 394 O 20 1786. Valentine Krantz & Christiana his wife: to Wyrich Bentz of York Town yeoman: for L75: 6 acres 113 perches in York Twp. 2E 25 My 14 1787. Henry Pentz of York Town slaughter & Catharine his wife: to Charles Martin: for L50: 4 acres 127-1/2 perches, part of lot #12 in New Garden, York Twp., which the grantor bought F 3 1785 from a certain McClellan. 2E 112 F 3 1785. John McClellan: to Henry Bentz of York Town slaughterer: for L51: lot #12 in New Garden (9 acres 97 perches). 2E 114 My 14 1787. Same as 2E, 25. 2E 115 Jl 26 1786. Philip Albright of York Twp. miller: to Henry Pentz of York Town slaughterer: for L10: 85 perches in York Twp. 2F 182 Ap 5 1786. Henry Benss of Monaghan Twp. son of late Joseph Pence: to Philip Morgan of Warrington Twp. & Catherine his wife, late widow of said Joseph: for L80: 143 acres which Joseph willed to Henry, part of tract of 223-1/2 acres at the head of Wolf's Run near Bermudian, in Warrington Twp., bought by Joseph Pence Ap 11 1770 from Jacob Haman. The other 80 acres were willed to Michael Pence. 2F 198 O 25 1789. Jacob Sittler of York Borough husbandman & Elizabeth his wife: to Wyrich Bentz of York Borough yeoman: for L162 10/: 6 acres 88 perches in York Twp. along the Codorus. 2F 201 O 26 1789. Samuel Fahnestock & Weyrich Bentz make a bonded agreement concerning a plot of 13 acres 16 perches in York Twp. along the Cordorus which they jointly purchased. 2F 459 Je 15 1790. Jno. elder Jr. & Elizabeth his wife: to Peter Pentz & George Myer, both of Newberry Twp.: for L105: 340 acres in Newberry Twp along the Conewago. 2G 333 Ag 11 1783. Executors of Weyrich Bentz: to Weyrich Bentz & Jacob Sitler: for L1550: 141 acres in York Twp. 2G 447 S 21 1791. Weyrich Bentz of York Borough & Margaret his wife: to Jacob Sittler: for L175: 6 acres 88 perches bought previously from Jacob Sitler and Elizabeth his wife. 2G 448 Je 6 1791. Henry Schultz & Magdalena his wife: to Weyrich Bentz & Jacob Sittler: for L1000 specie: 139 acres, as tenants in common, in Manchester Twp. 2G 449 S 21 1791. Jacob Sittler of York Borough coopersmith & Elizabeth his wife: to Weyrich Bentz: for L500: his interest in the above. 2G 452 O 30 1765. John Philip Bentz of York Town yeoman & Elizabeth his wife: to Jesse Falkner: for L400: 142-3/4 acres in Hellam Twp. patented on Ag 29 1765 to the grantor (Patent recorded AA vol. 6 p. 473, in the Land Office). 2H 52 Ap 13 1784. John Wall & Anna Maria his wife: to Weyrich Bentz of York Twp. yeoman: for L160: lot #98 in York Town. 2H 54 Mr 17 1792. Weyrich Benss of York Borough & Margaret his wife: to Estate of Philip Jacob King: for L180: lot #98 in York Town. 2H 195 Mr 29 1792. Henry Pentz of York Borough yeoman & Catharine his wife: to Barbara Wagner: for L150: lot #230 in York Town, bought from Elizabeth Cronemiller Mr 28 1792 by the grantor. 2J 110 Je 27 1793. Philip Rothrock: to John Rothrock & Henry Pentz of York Borough slaughterer: for L150: 2 lots in Bottstown, the sixth lots from the York Town Land. 2J 204 O 7 1793. Henry Pentz of York Borough slaughterer & Catherine his wife: to Conrad Laub, scrivener: for L100: 10 acres 45 perches in New Garden, part of lots #12, #11, & #10. 2J 236 Mr 30 1792. John Pence of Warrington Twp. farmer & Pheobe his wife: to George Hiekes: for L500: 111 acres 8 perches in Huntington Twp. (tract named "Justice") bought My 30 1791 from John Fickes & wife. 2J 241 O 26 1793. John Rothrock & Charity his wife & Henry Pentz of York Borough slaughterer & Catherine his wife: to Benjamin Brenneman: for :200: the lots of 2J, 110. 2J 370 Ja 27 1794. Jacob Bentz of Dover Twp. yeoman & Elizabeth his wife: to Peter Bentz of Newberry Twp. yeoman: for L120: 26-1/2 acres bought Ag 10 1790 from David Martin & Rebecca his wife (in Dover Twp.). 2J 463 Mr 24 1794. David Gacklin & wife: to Henry Bentz of York Borough slaughterer: for L600 (US silver money): 201 acres in York Twp. 2K 29 My 19 1794. same grantors: to same grantee: for L7 6/ 3d: 6 acres 133 perches. 2K 70 Je 21 1794. Bartholomew Zeller & wife: to Henry Pentz of York Borough slaughterer: for L100 15/: two shares in estate of Melchior Ort. 2L 180 S 22 1795. Abraham Kuntz & wife: to Nicholas Bentz of Codorus Twp shoemaker: for L650 in specie: 176 acres in Codorus Twp. 2L 266 N 27 1769. Mathias Sitler & Catharina his wife: to George Bentz of York Twp. yeoman: for L1000: 159 acres in York Twp. 2L 353 Ap 16 1796. Andrew Lau: to George Bentz of York Twp. farmer: for L850: 1 acre 16 perches in the town of Berwick (now Abbottstown). 2L 390 Mr 30 1796. Bernd Benss of York Borough yeoman & Elizabeth his wife: to Geo. Fritzlen: for L315: southern half of loy #205 in York, bought Ap 1 1795 from Schultz & Kuntz. 2M 113 N 1 1796. Solomon Schmuck & wife: to George Bentz of York Borough yeoman: for L800: lot #631 in York. 2M 447 D 21 1795. Casper Kerber: to Henry Bentz & Christian Sinn, of York Borough, slaughterers; for L450: 11 acres in Bottstown. 2M 448 Je 15 1797. Henry Bentz of York Borough slaughterer: to Christian Sinn: for 5/: release on 4 acres 10 perches of the above. 2M 547 Ap 11 1767. Geo Meilly: to Jacob Pence of Earl Twp. Lancaster Co: for L50: warrant right to a tract in Monaghan Twp. 2N 555 D 26 1798. Jacob Sitler: to Weirich Pentz of Manchester Twp.: 150 acres with 3 mills & a still in Chanceford Twp. 2O 138 Ap 15 1796. George Bentz of York Twp. yeoman & Anna Maria his wife: to Henry King: for L4450: land of 2A, 502. 2O 530 Mr 31 1800. Henry Pentz of York Borough slaughterer & Catharina his wife: to Samuel Ilgenfritz: for L450: the land of 2B, 103. 2P 48 Ag 22 1800. Adam Seisenop by Sheriff: to Weirich Bentz & Conrad Leatherman as tenants in common: for L300: 204 acres in Chanceford Twp. 2P 183 Ja 1 1801. Henry Pentz of York Borough slaughterer & Catharine his wife: to John Lanius: for L500: 201 acres (land of 2J, 463). 2P 206 Ap 25 1801. George Benss of York Borough yeoman: to Henry King: for 5/: clearing of mortgage on part of land of 2O, 138, viz. 17 acres 106 perches, in order that King may sell the same. 2Q 40 Ap 6 1796. Jacob Bentz of Dover Twp. & Elizabeth his wife: to Michael Boltshuffer: for L250: 46 acres 50 perches in Dover Twp. bought from David Evans & his wife Ja 22 1794. 2R 111 Mr 5 1803. Estate of Charles Coulson: to John Bentz of Washington Twp.: for L1101 17/: 283 acres 27 perches in Monaghan Twp. 2R 529 Ag 13 1805. Hon. John Penn of Stoke Poges, Esq. & Hon. Richard Penn of Qeen Ann Street West in the Parish of St. Mary le Bone, late Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, by attorney: to George Bentz of York Borough: for L21 10/: lots #631 & 642 in York Town. 2T 119 My 31 1808. Weyrich Benss of West Manchester Twp farmer and Margaret his wife, & Conrad Leatherman: to James McGregor: for L340: land of 2P, 48. 2T 181 F 23 1784. Jacob Schierer: to Henry Bentz of York Borough slaughterer: for L30: lots #231 & 232 in York Town. 2T 182 Mr 28 1792. Martin Cronemiller & Barbara his wife: to Henry Bentz of York Borough slaughterer: for L50: lots #231 & #232. 2T 185 Ap 25 1800. Henry Pentz of York Borough butcher & Catharine his wife: to Thomas Jameson: for L90: lots #231 &232. 2T 214 S 30 1808. Philip Heneman: to Jacob Bentz of Washington Twp. for L500: 123 acres 105 perches in Washington Twp. 2U 463 Mr 21 1811. Weirich Benss & Geo. Noble, joint owners of a property on High Street west of the Codorus in York, make an agreement with Jane McCalmond for the opening of a 7-foot alley between the two properties. 2W 247 N 25 1811. Peter Pentz of Dover Twp. yeoman: to Geo. Meyer: for $1 & quit claim on a part of the tract Esopos (granted to above parties in common on Je 15 1790 by John Elder & Elizabeth his wife): a quit-claim on 156 acres of the same. 2X 507 Jl 27 1813. Henry Boyer & Anna his wife: to Frederick Bentz Jr.: for L200: 141 acres in Manheim Twp. 2Y 311 Ap 30 1812. Martin Brandt: to Philip Pentz of Allen Twp. Cumberland County: for $300.75: 10 acres 4 perches in Monaghan Twp. 3A 364 Ap 3 1816. John Penn (by attorney): to Weirich Bentz & the estate of Michael Doudle: for $98.77 & $93.38: quit claim to lots #445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, west of the Codorus, in York Borough. 3B 165 Mr 14 1817. Estate of George Bentz of York Borough yeoman: to Leonard Westhoeffer: for $229: lot #642 in York. 3C 206 Jl 23 1817. Receipt of Samuel Long husband of Anna Maria dau of Late George Bentz, to the executors of G.B., for $2332.74. 3C 207 Jl 26 1817. Nicholas Diehl admr. of late John Bentz releases estate of Geo. Bentz for $2332.74. 3C 330 Mr 14 1817. Estate of same George Bentz: to Mathias Smyser: for $684.24: lands in York Twp., 8 acres 118 perches. 3C 349 Ap 2 1818. Bernd (Barney) son of George Bentz releases latter's executors for $2332.74. 3C 440 My 1 1818. Jacob son of George Bentz releases latter's executors for $1000. 3D 61 Ap 1 1817. Philip Pence of Allen Twp. Cumberland County & Elizabeth his wife: to Benjamin Kibbler: for $325: the land of 2Y311. 3G 10 Ap 16 1819. Exrs. of Michael Bentz of West Manchester Twp.: to Michael Fetrow: for L351: two tracts in Newberry Twp., (a) 50 acres bouoght by decedent Ap 25 1787 from John Updegraff & Anna his wife, (b) 25 acres bought O 18 1783 from James Bonine. 3H 20 F 28 1824. Admr. of Peter Bentz late of Conewago Twp. yeoman: to Michael Shettle: for $142.36: 18 acres 90 perches in Conewago Twp. bought by decedent not earlier than 1789. 3H 443 My 5 1825. Edward Cavanaugh & Mary his wife: to George Pentz of Franklin Twp.: for $60: lot #23 in Dillsburg. 3J 63 F 28 1824. Admrs. of Peter Bentz of Conewago Twp. yeoman: to Frederick Byers: for $64.: 8 acres in Conewago Twp., part of tract bought from John Elder in 1790. 3J 279 Mr 24 1827. John Zimmerman, David Hamme & wife: to John Bentz of Hellam Twp. teacher: for $1000: 92 acres in Manchester Twp. 3J 345 My 17 1827. Jacob Bentz, Francis Judy (Schudy) of Lancaster County & Christina his wife, & William Hiester of Lebanon County & Mary his wife; said Jacob, Christina & Mary being children of Christian Bentz: to Sabina Bentz (widow of Dr. John Pentz) of York Borough: for $1: all their interest in the estate of Weirich Bentz, father of said Christian. 3K 2 O 10 1825. Yost Herbach late of York County yeoman, by sheriff: to Michael Bentz: for $432: 40 acres of woodland & a lot of 4 acres in West Manchester Twp. 3K 4 O 10 1825. Joseph Byers by sheriff: to Michael Bentz: for $1251: farm of 70 acres & 12 acres 116 perches of woodland in Manchester Twp. 3K 71 Jl 14 1828. Thomas Cadwalder assignee of the Penns, by agent, extinquishes the quitrents due from Michael Bentz forever, on payment of arrearages & 12 years in advance, totalling $6.10. 3K 369 O 1 1829. George Dill & Rebecca his wife: to Jacob Pentz of Franklin Twp., farmer: for $575; 2 acres in Monaghan Twp. 3L 73 N 12 1829. Jacob Pentz of Franklin Twp. & Elizabeth his wife: to Jacob Noop: for $700: the above tract. 3L 377 Ja 16 1832. Susanna wife of Jacob Harbin of Germany Twp. Adams County, only daughter & heir of Barbara Flubacher sister of Frederick Bentz Sr.: to estate of Frederick Bentz Jr.: for $200: a release. 3L 438 Ap 7 1832. John Frey & Catharine his wife, George Shettle & Elizabeth his wife, the wives being daughters of late Peter Bentz of Conewago Twp.: to estate of Peter Bentz: for $593.02- 1/4 for each wife: a release. Mary Bentz widow of said Peter releases for $552.63 in full. 3L 511 F 23 1832. Jacob Harbin of Hanover & Susanna Margaret his wife (only dau of Barbara Flubacher who was only sister of Frederick Bentz Sr.): to John L. Hinkle: for $200: their interest in the estate of Frederick Bentz Sr. 3M 10 N 25 1817. John Pentz M.D. of York Borough & Sabina his wife: to George Hoke of West Manchester Twp. farmer: for $500: a part of a lot on east side of Beaver Street in York, in trust for the grantors & their heirs. 3N 189 N 12 1834. Executors of Margaret Bentz: to William Jones: for $4470: half interest in 175 acres in West Manchester Township. 3N 227 N 15 1833. John Brunton & Mary his wife: to Joseph Bentz of Warrington Twp.: for $995: 44-1/2 acres in Warrington Twp. 3N 420 My 29 1835. Daniel Pentz of Carroll Twp.: to Dr. Luke Rouse: for $1: his interest in the estate of Adam King. 3Q 380 Ja 16 1841. Michael Bentz of Warrington Twp.: to his son John Bentz (in Pennsylvania): power of attorney to settle affairs of Michael's son Joseph (deceased) of McLean County, Illinois. 3R 330 My 9 1842. Catharine Pentz (widow of John of Carroll Twp.) & Logan & Mumper guardians of the minor children release the admistrators for $1463.13-1/3 (widow's share), $975.42 (daughter Elizabeth's share), $1950.84 (shares of Mary Ann & Amanda). 3R 342 My 24 1842. William Hartman & William Pentz, of York Borough, trading as Hartman & Pentz, hatters: to Sayres & Stahle: for $1: assignment for the benefit of creditors. 3T 656 Mr 11 1833. Margaretta widow of Weirich Bens of West Manchester Twp., daughter of George Garber of York Borough: to Emanual Erb: for $250: lot #97 in York which she inherited from her father. 3U 451 O 27 1848. John Gustavus Pentz of York & Susanna his wife: to Mrs. Sarah Pentz: for $1: half of lot #168 & another property on Beaver Street, in York. 3U 482 D 29 1848. Dr. Edward H. Pentz of York Borough: to Killian Small: for $1: his interest in the preceding. 3V 5 Jl 23 1849. George Bentz of Stark County Ohio a legatee under the will of Andrew Bentz of Codorus Twp: to estate of Andrew Bentz: for $62.40: a release. 3V 163 F 22 1850. Henry Pentz of Dover Twp. & Christianna his wife: to William S. Picking in trust for creditors: his estate. 3V 250 Ap 2 1850. Magdalena wife of John Bentz releases estate of her father Philip Blessing for $1289.23. 3V 382 My 13 1850. Heirs of Dr. John Bentz sign release on his estate, for $28.82 & 44.17 each. 3V 410 F 1 1850. Elizabeth Pentz releases her guardian Henry Logan for $1486.50. VIII. Naturalizations from Pennsylvania Archives II, ii p. 365 John Bentz of York County a member of one of the sects, naturalized S 10 1761 at a Supreme Court at Philadelphia. p. 394 John Philip Pentz of York took the Sacrement as required by Act of Parliament Ap 9 1765, naturalized Ap 10 1765 at a Supreme Court at Philadelphia. IX. Civil List 1. Michael Bentz, tax collector, Manchester Township, 1783. 2. Jacob Bence, supervisor of highways, Dover Township, 1754. 3. Philip Bens, constable, Hellam Township, 1756. 4. John Bens, supervisor of highways, Manchester Township, 1759, 1760. 5. Philip Bens, supervisor of highways, Hellam Township, 1759. 6. John Pence, overseer of the poor, Manchester Township, 1765. 7. George Bentz, overseer of the poor, York Township, 1773. 8. George Pence, supervisor of highways, York Township, 1776. X. Ship Lists from Pennsylvania German Pioneers, vol. I, pp. 227-231. Johan Philip Bens, aged 27 years, on the ship NANCY, William Wallace, master, from Rotterdam, but last from Dover in Old England. Took the Oath of Allegiance to King George the Second and the Oath of Abjuration of the Jacobite pretensions to the throne, on S 20 1738, at the Court House in Philadelphia. XI. Vital Records from Local Newspapers 1. Mrs. Andrew Bentz died Ap 1 1825. aet 63-5-0. 2. Widow of Michael Bentz of Manchester Twp. died N 13 1820. 3. Miss Elizabeth Ann Bentz married Martin Duhling, by Rev. Mr. Lochman, Mr 26 1841. (Penna Republican, Ap 21 1841). 4. Frederick Bentz Jr. only son of Frederick Bentz of York died S23 1822 in 37th year. 6. George Bentz of Warrington Twp., son of Jacob, married Miss Anna Gross of the same place, dau of Daniel, by Rev. Mr. Lauer, Ap 4 1833. (German Gazette, Ap 12 1833). 7. Miss Magdalena Bentz dau of Anreas married Peter Gentzler Jr., both of Codorus Twp., Jl 22 1930. (German Gazette, Jl 30 1830). 8. John Bentz (son of G.) of Franklin Twp. married Ja 3 1833 by Rev. Mr. Vandersloot to Miss Elizabeth Knox. (German Gazette, Ja 18; York County Farmer, Ja 17; Gazette, Ja 15; Pennsylvania Republican, Ja 16 1833). 9. Miss Maria Bentz dau of late Dr. John married Benjamin Ziegler O 11 1827, by Rev. Mr. Schmucker. (York Recorder, O 16 1827). 10. Peter Bentz of Conewago Twp. died My 6 1823 in his 65th year. (York Recorder, My 13 1823). 11. Miss Sarah Ann Bentz of York married Edmund Wolf ap 10 1842 by Rev. A. H. Lockman. (Penna. Republican, Ap 13 1842). 12. Miss Susannah Bentz married John Miller, by Rev. Mr. Lochman, Mr 4 1845. (Gazette, Mr 31 1835). 13. Christiana Pentz died Mr 5 1835. aet. ca. 14, in York County. (Gazette, Mr 31 1835). 14. George Pentz of York, drowned in a foot of water in a pond near the Codorus, his body found Ag 12 1837. (Penna. Republican, Ag 16 1837). 15. Jacob Pentz died Mr 23 1835, aet. 25, in Washington Twp. (Gazette, Mr 31 1835). 16. Miss Joanna Pentz married Isaac Baumgardner, by Rev. Mr. Zacharias, Aug 6 1829. (German Gazette, Ag 14; York Recorder Ag 11; Gazette Ag 11 1829). 17. Joanna Louisa Pentz infant dau of George H., died Je 18 1832. (York County Farmer, Je 28; Gazette, Je 26; York Republican, Jl 3 1832). 18. Dr. John Pentz of York died Mr 25 1826. aet. ca. 48 (Gazette, Mr 28 1826. In his 48th year, acc. York Recorder, Mr 18 1826). 19. Dr. John Pentz of York married N. 23 1800 at Abbotts Town to Sally dau of Peter Hoke of Manchester Twp. 20. John Gustavus Pentz of York married S 17 1839 Miss Susanna dau of Charles Strine of York, by Rev. J. Cares. (Pennsylvania Republican, S 25 1839). 21. Miss Martha M. Pentz dau of Dr. John deceased married Killian Small Ap 11 1835, by Rev. Mr. cares. (Penna. Republican, Ap 29 1835). 22. Matilda Pentz (or Bentz) married Daniel B. Weiser, by Rev. Mr. Schmucker, My 4 1824. Both of York. She was dau of Dr. John Pentz. (York Recorder, My 11; Gazette, My 18 1824). 23. Weirich Pentz died Mr 17 1821, aet. 66. 24. William A. Pentz died Ja 9 1846, aet. 0-4-17. (Penna. Republican Ja 14; Democratic Press, Ja 21 1846). 25. Miss Mary Pence of Cumberland County married Henry Shultz of York County, by Rev. A. B. Quay, Ja 19 1835. (Penna. Republican F 4 1835). 26. Weirich F. Pentz formerly of York died Ag 14 1848, aet. ca. 28 in Columbus, Ohio. (Penna. Republican, Ag 16 1848). 27. Weirich F. Pentz infant son of Gustasvus died F 28 1849 aet. ca. 3 months, in York. (Penna. Republican, Mr 7 1849). 28. Ann dau of Augustus Pentz died Ag 16 1849, aet. 9-9-0. (Penna. Republican, Ag 22 1849). XII. Cemetery Records Prospect Hill 1. Heinrich Bentz My 26 1846 - S 5 1881 2. John Bentz died D 3 1882. 45-2-18 3. John Bentz D 16 1926 - O 8 1894 4. Rebecca O., his wife Ja 13 1831 - Mr 27 1906 5. Louisa C. Rieker Bentz 1839 - 1875 6. H. C. Bentz S 21 1847 - Jl 31 1931 7. Mrs. Margaret Bentz died Ag 9 1858. 75-0-27 8. Mary Boyer Bentz Jl 8 1847 - Je 28 1919 13. Peter Bentz N 21 1830 - S 8 1884 14. Ellen G., his wife O 10 1840 - O 22 1910 15. Weirich Bentz died Mr 16 1821. Aet. ca. 65 21. Dr. John Pentz died Mr 24 1826. 47-7-16 22. Sarah his wife died Ap 24 1864. 84-5-25 23. Lieut. W. F. Pentz died Ag 13 1848, at Columbus, Ohio, on his return from the Mexican War. Aet. 29-4-18. 24. John G. Pentz died My 3 1880. Aet. 69 25. Susan A. Pentz S 4 1816 - Mr 8 1884 26. John E. ) 27. Wirich F. ) 28. Catharine A. ) Children of J. G. & Susan Pentz 29. George H. ) (no dates) 30. William W. ) 31. Mary J. Pentz (on a Saylor monument 1836-1913 Barrens, Washington Twp. 32. David Pentz died D 19 1874. 83-4-0 33. George Pentz Ap 11 1820 - Ag 10 1873 34. Henry Pentz died My 11 1815 in 37th year 35. Frederick Pentz son of John & Leah died Ap 11 1862. 16-6-29 36. John H. Pentz died Ag 10 1892. 81-8-21 37. Leah his wife died Ag 2 1881. 62-4-5 38. Susannah Bentz died Mr 15 1804 - Ag 6 1834 39. Adam Bentz 1847-1926 40. Andrew Bentz O 28 1826 - Je 28 1902 41. Lydia Bushey Bentz O 14 1830 - Mr 22 1901 42. Susanna 2nd wife of Jacob Bentz Ja 9 1804 - Je 9 1870 43. David Bentz died Mr 1 1928. 85-5-15 44. Catharine A. his wife died Ag 16 1919. 68-0-8 45. George G. Bentz died F 13 1900. 60-0-4 46. Nancy wife of George died Ag 16 1894. 82-0-20 47. George Bentz died F 17 1893. 83 years Barrens, Washington Twp. (continued) 48. Daniel Bentz died Mr 25 1899. 61-5-13 49. Jacob Bentz died Mr 5 1874. 70-4-15 50. Elizabeth his 1st wife d D 1 1851. 45-0-17 51. Susanna wife of John Bentz d Mr 14 1857. 23-4-5 52. Jacob S. Bentz Ap 28 1836 - Ap 4 1915 53. Caroline Bentz My 3 1831 - O 18 1910 54. Joseph Bentz died D 10 1899. 67-1-18 55. Mary his wife died Jl 3 1903. 70-1-20 56. Joseph Bentz died Ja 2 1865. 82-1-21 57. Eve Bentz died D 30 1856. 47-4-20 58. Eva Bentz N 14 1750 - Ja 15 1839 59. Nicholas Bentz 1758 - Je 10 1828 60. Joseph Bentz drowned in Emig's dam Je 18, (son of Jacob & Nancy) 1858, aet. 20-11-1 61. Jacob Bentz died Ap 14 1905. 93-10-27 62. Nancy his wife died D 28 1891. 80-4-3 63. Lewis Bentz 1840-1922 64. Hettie Heiges his wife 1832-1909 65. Michael Bentz died Mr 13 1895. 65-0-5 66. Susannah his wife died Je 1 1925. 80-11-18 67. Nancy J. wife of Daniel Bentz died S 10 1920. 83-0-25 68. Solomon Bentz O 28 1841 - Ap 17 1909 69. Henrietta Bentz N 16 1846 - D 29 1921 Bermudian Lutheran, Latimore Twp. (Adams County) 70. Elizabeth wife of David Pentz died Mr 4 1884. 89-11-26 71. Peter Pentz died Jl 18 1898. 55-4-9 72. David B. Pentz died N 8 1878. 69-1-2 73. Catharine Pentz died Mr 26 1869. 51-1-12 Burmudian Mount Olivet, Latimore Twp. (Adams County) 74. Jeremiah Pentz Jl 4 1850 - F 6 1914 Brethren, Latimore Twp. (Adams County) 75. Peter Pentz died Mr 23 1868. 76. Sarah his wife died My 30 1877. 67-7-23 77. Susanna M. Pentz their daughter died F 28 1867. 31-3-(?) Crone's, Fairview Twp. 78. George Pentz died Je 8 1845. 0-3-4 Dillsburg, Carroll Twp. 79. Daniel D. Pentz died 0 16 1839 - D 29 1906 80. Elizabeth his wife Je 25 1843 - Je 2 1918 81. Elizabeth Pentz Ja 2 1829 - O 10 1897 82. Henry Pentz 1831 - 1901 83. Mary Pentz 1830 - 1906 Emanuel Reformed, Hanover 84. F. Bentz died D 30 1831, aet. 85 85. Barbara his wife died D 26 1831, aet. 80 86. Frederick Bentz Jr. died S 14 1822. 36-0-15 Franklin, Franklin Twp. 87. Elizabeth wife of Jacob Pentz died D 30 1831, aet. 85 88. John Pentz My 20 1771 - Ja 27 1841 89. Catharine Pentz (wife of John) D 19 1795 - D 3 1845 90. Catharine Pentz died s 10 1840. 28-9-2 91. George Pentz died Je 12 1852. 84 years 92. Elizabeth his wife Je 23 1777 - Mr 12 1860 93. Jacob Pentz died Jl 1 1844. 61 years 94. Elizabeth Pentz (dau of David & C.) died Ap 27 1846 5-1-16 95. Mary Ann dau of same died S 7 1849. 0-6-22 96. George Pentz son of same died Ja 8 1853. 7-11-18 Friends', Warrington Twp. 97. Jacob H. Bentz Mr 11 1844 - Ap 2 1906 98. Margaret Bentz died N 3 1846, aet. 42 99. Catharine Bentz (wife of Michael) died Je 1 1827. 52 years 100. Michael Bentz died D 14 1851. 23 years 101. Michael Bentz d N 28 1850. 82 years 102. Elizabeth Bentz died F 8 1860. 60 years 103. Anna Bentz died N 18 1846. 40 years Greenmount, York 104. Agnes A. Pentz died D 12 1889, aet. 46 years 105. Hannah J. Pentz 1842 - 1927 Lutheran, East Manchester Twp. 106. John Bentz died Ap 26 1871. 78-5-5 107. Magdalena his wife died F 4 1862. 58-9-5 108. Michael Bentz D 29 1830 - Ap 20 1871 109. Elizabeth his wife died Ap 16 1870. 30-6-4 Mount Olivet, Fairview Twp. 110. William Pentz Ja 17 1838 - O 8 1906 111. Rachel Pentz S 18 1837 - Mr 19 1923 Mount Rose, York 112. Ernest Pentz died Mr 28 1924. 86-1-19 Mount Zion Lutheran, Fairview Twp. 113. Henry S. Pentz Ap 12 1840 - Ja 16 1923 114. Mary E. his wife Jl 8 1845 - O 24 1915 Quickel's, Conewago Twp. 115. Hans Peter Bentz S 8 1758 - My 6 1823 116. Mary (nee Humrichhauser) his wife Ag 13 1761-Ag 7 1842 Rodes, Jackson Twp 117. Salome (Salme) Bentz Mr 4 1794 - Ja 24 1815 St. Jacob's Union, North Codorus Twp. 118. John Bentz died Ja 16 1927. 77-7-8 St. John's Reformed, Warrington Twp. 119. Elizabeth Bentz S 23 1834 - Ag 2 1909 120. John Bentz died Mr 11 1885. 76-3-24 121. Matilda wife of John died Ag 17 1886. 75-6-22 Ziegler's, North Codorus Twp. 122. Michael Bentz died S 18 1866. 80-0-17 123. Catharine his wife died Ag 7 1865. 69-2-21 124. John Bentz died My 29 1868. 50-8-20 125. Michael Bentz N 7 1818 - My 2 1879 126. Eleanora his wife F 7 1827 - D 7 1910 Stoverstown, North Codorus Twp. 127. George K. Bentz died Je 24 1918. 71-6-4 128. Kate his wife died D 26 1922. 80-0-1 129. Peter Bentz died F 19 1911. 87-2-5 130. Sallie his wife died Je 9 1900. 78-3-0 Union, East Manchester Twp. 131. Elizabeth A. Bentz Ag 4 1839 - My 15 1865 Wolgemuth's, Carroll Twp. 132. John Pentz Ag 2 1814 - S 14 1868 133. Elizabeth his wife D 29 1813 - Ag 7 1906 134. Mary Pentz Jl 4 1848 - F 3 1850 135. John Pentz Je 30 1844 - Je 19 1850 136. David Pentz died F 22 1889. 66-10-1 137. Elizabeth his wife died My 4 1876. 43-3-7 XIII. Land Warrants 1. F 12 1767. Michael Bens, 150 acres in Dover Twp. 2. Je 1 1762. Philip Bentz, 50 acres in Hellam Twp. 3. N 22 1749. Johannes Pence, 150 acres in Manchester Twp. 4. Jl 13 1770. Philip Bentz Jr., 200 acres in York Twp. 5. Mr 16 1747. Philip Pentz, 100 acres all the (Little?) Conewago. XIV. Tax Lists of 1783 York Town 1. Henry Bentz, butcher, 1 house, 1/3 lot, 1 horse, 2 males, 2 females, valuation L235, tax L2 18/. 2. Widow Bentz, 1 house, 1/2 lot, 1 cow, 1 female, valuation L103, tax L1 5/ 9d. York Twp. 3. Weirich Bentz, 2 males, 2 females, 140 acres, 3 horses, 3 horn'd cattle, 4 sheep, 1 house, 1 outhouse, 1 still, valuation L431, tax L8 10/ 8d. 4. George Bentz, 5 males, 3 females, 150 acres, 4 horses, 4 horn'd cattle, 6 sheep, 1 house, 1 outhouse, valuation L468 10/, tax L9 5/ 4d. Also 100 acres of barren land valued at L75, tax L1 9 8d. 5. Michael Bentz, 74 acres, 2 horses, 3 horn'd cattle, 7 sheep. 1 house, 1 barn, 4 inhabitants, valuation L167 3/. Paradise Twp. 6. Nicholas Bentz, 130 acres, 2 horses, 2 horn'd cattle, 1 house, 1 barn, 6 bodies, valuation L170 5/, tax L4 8/ 6d. 7. Andrew Bentz, 1 cow, 4 bodies, valuation L7 10/, tax 5/. Heidelberg Twp. and the Town of Hanover 8. Frederick Bentz, 1 lot, 1 house, 1 cow, 5 inhabitants, valuation L299, tax L3. 9. Phillip Pence, 8 inhabitants, 1 cow, valuation L34, tax 7/ 10d. 10. Peter Pence, labourer, 1 dwelling house, 1 outhouse, 15 acres, 2 inhabitants, 1 horse, 2 horn'd cattle, 2 sheep, valuation L66 15/, tax 15/ 3d. Warrington Twp. 11. Joseph Pence, 150 acres, 4 horses, 4 horn'd cattle, 6 sheep, 10 inhabitants, 1 house, 1 barn, valuation L290 10/, tax L4. 12. John Pence, 100 acres, 2 horses, 3 horn'd cattle, 4 sheep, 9 inhabitants, 1 house, 1 barn, valuation L187, tax L3 2/ 4d. 13. Peter Pence, 1 horse, 2 horn'd cattle 3 inhabitants, valuation L14, tax 4/ 8d. Monaghan Twp. 14. Phillip Pence, 1 Cow, 1 outhouse, 7 inhabitants, valuation L4, tax 1/ 8d. XV. Records of Revolutionary Service 1. 'Henry Bentz - Son of Philip' is on "A List of Part of the Inhabitants in York Town, Associators under Captain Rudolph Spangler." 2. 'Weyrich Bentz' is on the same list. 3. 'Henry Bentz Son of John' is on the same list. * * * * The original of the above list is among the Spangler Papers of this Society. A reduced facsimile appears opposite p. 444 and a printed copy on page 417 of the Annals of the Spangler Families, by E. W. Spangler (York, Pa., 1896). The same list is also published in Pennyslvania Archives VI, ii, p. 611, and Prowell's History of York County, I, 263. Those following are from Pennsylvania Archives VI, ii: p 441 Veily Bence & George Bence, privatesin the 1st class of Capt. Peter Ford's company, 1782. p 446 Henry Pence, private, 8th class of 7th company, 1st battalion, Ja 1 1783. p 464 Michael & Peter Bentz, privates, mustered in 3rd company 2nd battalion, under Capt. Simon Coppenhaffer Ap 5 1779. p 482 Phillep Bence, private, Capt. Henry Mathias'company (Newberry Twp.), Col Smyser's battalion, Jl 1 1780. p 591 Nicholas Benss, ensign, 1st company, 5th battalion, 1783. p 606 Michael Benss, private Captain Jacob Bieber's company, 1776(?). p 633 Peter Pence, private on Captain Samuel Fulton's company, N 20 1782. p 663 Michael Bentz, in Capt. Reinhart Bott's company, N 20 1782. p 665 Petter Pence, private, 5th class, Capt. Henry Mathias' Company, N 20 1782. p 669 Andrew & Nicholas Pence, privates, 5th class, Ensign Francis Winkler's muster roll for 1782. XVI. Church Records Records of Rev. John Waldschmidt (Reformed) in Lancaster County (in Pennsylvania Archives VI, vi). p 159 1. Susanna Benss dau of Weyerle & Anna Maria b O 9 1751, bp Mr 1753. p 208 2. Anna Maria dau of Weyrich Benss m Ja 21 1766 George son of Peter Ruth. p 208 3. Catharina dau of Weirig Benss m Ap 15 1755 Jacob son of John Leonhart Keller. p 208 4. Elizabeth dau of Peter Benss m D 7 1784 Jacob son of George Schwickert. p 208 5. George son of Weyrich Benss m D 8 1761 Maria Elisabeth Holsinger. p 268 6. Elisabetha dau of Weyerick Benss b Ag 1 1739. Records of Jacob Lischy V.D.M. (Reformed), tr. by H. J. Young. p 27 7. John Philip & John, sons of John & Maria Magdalena Pens, bp Mr 17 1745. p 34 8. Maria Elisabeth, dau of Philip & Maria Elisabeth Pens, bp Ap 20 1746. p 102 9. John Christian, son of John & Maria Sophia Bens, bp S 1 1756. p 111 10. John Henry, son of John & Maria Magdalena Bens, bp Jl 8 1757. p 134 11. Catharina Elisabeth, dau of Peter & Catharina Elisabeth Bens, bp O 14, 1759. p 135 12. John Peter, son of John & Maria Magdalena Bens, bp N 25 1759. p 136 13. Catharina, dau of Peter & Elizabeth Bens, bp D 16 1759. p 203 14. John, son of Jacob & Catharina Benss, bp F 1 1767. First Reformed, York. Translated by H. J. Young. p 310 15. Jl 12 1778. Weihrich Benns m Margaret Gerber. p 323 16. N 22 1808. Elizabeth Pens m George Shaedel. p 328 17. N 22 1808. Peter Fits m Polly Bents. p 329 18. N 4 1813. John Kram (or Kron?) m Elizabeth Bentz. p 332 19. Ag 1 1816. John Rieser m Susan Bens. p 334 20. My 23 1819. Daniel Bens m Rachel Schaefer. p 344 21. Ap 22 1835. Killian Small m Martha Melinda Pentz. p 346 22. S 17 1839. Augustus Pentz m Susan Strine. p 41 23. Bernhard son of George & Anna Maria Benz b O 29 1767, bp D 6. Sponsors: Bernhard Holtzinger & wife. p 52 24. John son of George Bens & wife, bp S 8 1774. p 99 25. Maria dau of William & Elizabeth Bens b Ap 25 1806, bp S 28. p 101 26. Maria Sabina dau John & Sabina Bens, b O 29 1806 p 110 27. Johanna Louisa dau of John & Salome Pens, b Ja 20 1810, bp Ag 19 p 119 28. John Gustavus son of John & Sabina Bens, b Ja 10 1813, bp Ag 22 p 125 29. Martha Malina dau John & Sabina Bens, b Ap 8 1815, bp My 27 p 139 30. Werich, son of John & Sabina Bens, b Mr 26 1818, bp F 16 1819 p 144 31. William, son of Daniel & Rachel Benss, b Ap 2 1820, bp My 14 p 150 32. Elizabeth, dau of Daniel & Rachel Pentz b My 19 1821, bp. Jl 16 p 154 33. William Alexander son of John & Sabaina Bents, b Ap 3 1821, bp My 16 1822 p 158 34. Henry son of Daniel & Rachel Bentz b F 24 1823, bp N 29. p 167 35. Daniel son of Daniel & Rachel Pentz b S 28 1804, bp N 29. p 179 36. Samuel George son of Daniel & Rachel Bentz. p 198 37. David son of Daniel & Rachel Pentz b F 25 1832. p 198 38. Edward son of Daniel & Rachel Pentz b Ag 24 1833. p 204 39. Martha Matilda dau of George & Lydia Pentz b F 15 1834 p 204 40. William son of George and Lydia Pentz b S 7 1836 p 213 41. Catharine Ann dau of Augustus & Susan Pentz b N 1 1839, bp Je 7 1840. p 217 42. George Hoke son of William & Charlotte Pentz b Ja 5 1841, bp Jl 30 1842. p 217 43. John Edwin son of William & Charlotte Pentz b Ja 10 1842, bp Jl 30. 44. George H. Pentz died Ag 12 1837, aet. 32-11-12. 45. Augustus Pentz confirmed 1835. Canadochly Union, Windsor Twp. Tr. by George R. Seiffert. 46. Henry Bentz son of Philip & Maria Magdalene b O 19 1754, bp Ap 27 1755. Kreutz Creek Lutheran, Hellam Twp. Tr. by George R. Seiffert. 47. Elizabeth Etna b Jl 5 1824, bp Jl 25. ) Children of John & 48. Susanna b Mr 25 1826, bp Ap 30. ) Magdalena Bentz. 49. Maria b Mr 6 1828, bp Mr. 30. ) Emanuel Reformed, Hanover. Tr. by Prof. Baum. 50. Frederick son of Frederick & Barbara Pensz, b Ag 30 1876, bp S 12 1786. Saint Matthew's Lutheran, Hanover. Tr. by Prof. Baum. p 16 51. John Conrad, son of John Pentz, b D 8 1742. bp same month. p 38 52. Anna Christina dau of Andrew Bens b Jl 11 1753, bp Ag 5. p 290 53. Jacob son of Frederick & Christina Bentz b D 15 1848, bp Ja 7 1849. p 436 54. D 20 1849. William Bentz m Sarah Weekley, both of Carroll Co, Md. St. John's Episcopal, York. Copy. 55. Clara Ann b My 7 1848 ) daughters of John & Rebecca Bentz. 56. Mary Elizabeth b S 18 1849 ) Quickel's Union, Conewago Twp. Tr. by G. R. Seiffert. 57. Anna Maria Bens dau of Peter & Anna Maria b N 9 1785, bp F 12 1786. 58. Elizabeth dau of Peter & Anna Maria b Ja 6 1788, bp Je 29 1788. 59. Michael Bense son of Peter & Anna Maria b Ap 1 1790, bp Je 7. 60. Son of same (Bens) b N 21 1792, bp My 18 1793. Strayer's Reformed, Dover Twp. Tr. by G. r. Seiffert. 61. Anna Margaret dau of Peter & Catharine Elisabeth Bense, bp F 18 1764. 62. Anna Juliana Bentz dau. of Henry & Dinah b Ag 16 1836, bp O 2. Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp. Translated by G. R. Seiffert. 63. John Philip Pence son of Peter & Catherine b O 18 1765, bp Je 22 1765. 64. Maria Magdalena Pens dau of Michael & Catharine b Je 8 1769, bp Jl 17. 65. John Henry Pens son of Philip & Agnes b O 12 1771, bapt My 30 1773. 66. John Jacob Pens son of same b Ap 1 1774, bp Jl 31. 67. Elizabeth b F 11 1795 ) daughters of Jacob Pens 68. Susanna b F 11 1795 ) 69. Susanna Pens dau of Peter & Anna Maria b Ap 20 1797, bp Jl 5. 70. Philip Pens son of Philip m Jl 1 1766 Agnes dau of the late Nicholas Opp. 71. My 24 1768. Michael Uhrich m Maria Margaret dau of John Pens. 72. My 24 1768. Philip Pens son of John m Elisabeth dau of Jost Sasseman. 73. Ja 10 1769. John Pens son of John m Ja 10 1769 Philippina dau of Andrew Palli. Ziegler's Church, North Codorus Twp. Tr. by H. J. Young. 74. John Michael Bentz son of Daniel b N 5 1783, bp N. 23. 75. Andrew Bentz son of Nicholas & Eva b S 29 1792 bp N 4. 76. John Jacob Bens son of Mathias & Elisabeth b Jl 24 1786, bp Ag 27. 77. John George Bents son of Jacob & Susanna, b Mr 5 1787, bp Je 17 1787. 78. Jacob Bens son of Jacob & Susanna b O 21 1803, bapt F 26 1804. 79. Susanna Pens dau of Andrew & Elisabeth b Mr 15 1804, bp Je 17. 80. Catharine Bens dau of Michael & Catharine b 0 14 1827, bp F 29 1828. 81. Mary Bentz dau of same b My 14 1830, bp Ag 21. 82. Andrew Bens son of same b N 22 1831, bp Mr 27 1832. 83. Rebecca Bentz dau. of same, b Je 9 1835, bp Jl 12. XVI. Church Records (continued) Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young. 84. O 27 1755. Michael Bentz m Catharine Kauffman. 85. F 27 1759. John Adam Fink m Anna Dorothea Pentz, single, in York. 86. Je 1 1762. Michael Hahn son of the late Michael m Maria Elizabeth dau of Philip Pentz at Philip Pentz's house in York. 87. ----- 1814. Frederick Miller m Anna Maria Bentz. 88. D 24 1816. Frederick Mayer m Maria Benns. 89. ----- 1817. Michael Benns m Catharine Zarbach. 90. Ap 13 1818. Michael Benns m Anna Quickel. 91. ----- 1821. John Bopp m Susan Benns 92. ----- 1823. Oliver Adams m Anna Maria Bentz. 93. S 18 1823. John Bentz m Magdalena Blessing. 95. O 11 1827. Benjamin Ziegler m Anna Maria Bentz. 96. Ap 10 1842. Edmund Wolf m Sarah Ann Bentz. 97. Mr 4 1845. John Miller m Susan Bentz. 98. John Michael b S 19 1735 son of John Bentz 99. John Joseph b S 21 1738 son of John Bentz 100. Maria Dorthea b Je 14 1743 daughter of John Bentz 101. Maria Margaret b S 30 1746 daughter of John Bentz 102. Anna Elizabeth b Ja 3 1741 daughter of John Bentz 103. Philip b Ja 14 1744 son of John Bentz 104. John b Ja 14 1744 son of John Bentz 105. Anna Maria b N 18 1738 ) Children of Philip Bentz. 106. John Christian b Mr 30 1741 ) 107. John Philip Pentz son of Philip b My 15 1743. 108. John Martin Pentz son of John & May Magdalena b F 17 1749. 109. Maria Rosina PLentz dau of Philip & Maria Elisabeth b Ja 1 1750. 110. Anna Maria Pentz dau of John & Magdalena b Ap 8 1751. 111. Maria Elizabeth Pence dau of Michael & Catharine b My 31 1760. 112. Rosina Pentz dau of Peter & Catharine Elizabeth b D 6 1761. 113. John Jacob Pentz son of Michael & Maria Catharina b Jw 24 1762. 114. Anna Maria Bentz dau of Michael & Catharine b Jl 20 1771. 115. Catharine Bentz dau of Joseph & Catharine b S 30 1774. 116. Jacob Bentz son of Henry & Catharine b Mr 10 1778. 117. Elizabeth Bentz dau of same b O 8 1779. 118. Catharine Bentz. dau of same b Ja 10 1782. 119. Anna Margaret Bentz dau of same b F 1 1784. 120. Peter Bentz son of Peter & Anna Maria b Mr 24 1784. 121. Catharine Bentz dau of Jacob & Elizabeth b F 12 1788. 122. Michael Henry Bentz son of Michael & Anna b My 21 1823. 123. Eliza Ann Bens dau of same b N 25 1825. 124. John Benns son of same b D 16 1826. 125. Henry Bens son of same b D 23 1832. 126. Maria Elizabeth Benns dau of same b My 18 1834. 127. Anna Bentz dau of same b Mr 16 1836. 128. Henry Clay Bentz son of Michael H. & Amanda b S 21 1847. Moravian, York.


Additional Records From Christ Lutheran Church, York County, Pennsylvania

Provided by Shannon Lehr

Confirmations:

p. 740    Catherine Elisabeth Bentz  age 16  White Sunday 1772
p. 740    Elisabeth Bentz age 15 1/2  1774
p. 741    Peter Bentz  age 15 1/2  1774
p. 743    Peter Bentz  age 15 & 5 mos.  White Sunday 1776
p. 744    Ursula Bentz age 16  White Sunday  1776
p. 744    John Jacob Bentz   age 15  White Sunday 1777
p. 745    Margaret Bentz   age 14  1778
p. 752    Susanna Benss   age 18    White Sunday 1793
p. 755    Anna Maria Benss  age 17  White Sunday 1794

Marriages:

p. 529    Joseph Benns md Catharine Burke 1818
p. 535    Daniel B. Weiser md Matilda Bentz 1824
p. 690    John Frey son of Tobias of Dover twp md _______
                 dau of Peter Benss of same 6 Nov 1803
p. 697    John Bentz md Rebecca Laumaster  30 May 1848
p. 704    Alfred Hamme md Maria Bentz  20 Mar 1853
p. 713    John Bentz md Eliza Ann Rutledge 27 Jan 1859

Baptisms (date given is birth date):

p. 169    John Joseph 3 May 1790 son of Henry Benns and Catharine
p. 174    Anna Catharine 1 Apr 1791 dau of Peter Benss and Catharine
p. 226    Anna Maria 6 Mar 1803 dau of Berhard Benss and Anna Maria
p. 299    Sarah Anna 10 Mar 1819 dau of Michael Benns and Anna
              sponsers:  John and Elisabeth Quickel
p. 312    William A. 6 Mar 1821 son of Michael Benns and Anna
              sponser:  Michael Quickel
p. 367    Peter 16 Nov 1830 son of Michael Benns and Anna
p. 371    Michael 29 Dec 1830 son of John Benns and Magdalena
p. 597    Anna Dehaven 13 Mar 1858 dau of William Bentz and Amanda
p. 607    Anna Ellen 16 Sep 1859 dau of John Bentz and Elizabeth

Prospect Hill Tombstone Inscriptions (names and dates):

p. 25    Anna Bentz wife of Michael    d 5 Dec 1802
p. 25    Michael Bentz               ;          d. 2 Jan 1858
p. 61    Maria Bentz Hamme wife of Alfred Hamme  bn 5 Mar 1828  d 19 Mar 1912
p. 61    Alfred Hamme        bn 7 Nov 1803 d 13 Apr 1893
p. 63    Julius E. Bentz son of Gideon and Julia  d 27 Aug 1839
p. 106   Ada B. Bentz    bn 1854  d 1913
p. 130   Weirich Bentz  d Mar 1821
p. 130   Mrs. Margaret Bentz  d 9 Aug 1834
p. 199   Mary Bentz  bn 4 May 1854  d 26 Jul 1931
              (she is listed under Heinrich Bentz, record above)
p. 248    John E. Bentz  bn 1857  d 1922
p. 248    John Bentz  bn 16 Dec 1826  d. 8 Oct 1894
p. 248    Rebecca O. Bentz (wife)  bn 13 Jan 1831  d 27 Mar 1906
p. 392    Louisa C. Ricker Bentz wife of Michael H.  bn 1839  d 1873
p. 392    Michael H. Bentz bn 22 May 1823  d 14 Dec 1909
p. 396    Louisa C. Bentz  bn 21 Sep 1834  d 4 Oct 1907 (wife of M. H.?)
p. 396    H. C. Bentz  bn 21 Sep 1847  d 31 Jul 1931
p. 396    Jennie Chapman Bentz wife of H. C.  bn 12 Oct 1854  d 4 Nov 1898