Overview

HUSHER/HUSKER/HUFSER/HUSSER thorough early records, sufficient instances of the same person being listed by all spelling variants exist to indicate that any spelling must be examined closely.

Early writings would write a double s (ss) as we would a (fs) today. Therefore, translations of Hufser are actually Husser. Several records of Huber or Hubber appear near the early George Husher suggesting that they may be the same person. They are NOT. See the entries under Somerset Co. Deeds.

Present information deals with three families. While we have not proven the association, there is strong circumstantial evidence to link the three families together. The families are:

Samuel Husher (ca.1798/ca.Oct-1854)

Samuel appears in the 1840, 1850 census for Perry Twp. Fayette Co. Samuel was a Shoemaker and listed his birth place as Maryland. His wife and children are listed as having been born in Penna. When his son Samuel Charles Husher died in 1912, Grandson Charles Jr. listed his father's parents, the elder Samuel & Margaret, as having been born in Somerset Co. Pa.

Samuel is presumed dead at the time of the 1860 census. In October 1854, a Samuel Hofser/Hossler, has entries recorded with the Orphans Court in Fayette Co. While not conclusive, checking the other names listed in his accounts could place this person in Perry Twp. providing more definite identification.

Family of Samuel Husher:

Data pertaining to family of Samuel Husher primarily stems from the 1530 census, and subsequent census records. The death certificate for Samuel Charles and Hanna Catherine are key contributors to identifying this family. The 1880 census for Samuel Charles also significantly ties together some pieces.

David Husher (1826/ )

David shows up on the 1850 census in Jefferson Twp. just a few, less than 5 miles from Samuel. In 1854, a David Hofsler settles the estate for Samuel Hofsler who died intestate. It is likely that this is the same David Husher who resided near Samuel Husher in the 1850 census.

Hiram (1826/ )

Hiram and his family seem to have always resided in the Belle Vernon area. His main tie to Samuel is that he is of the proper age to have been a son, lived within five miles of Samuel, and they were both Shoemakers in 1850.

Sources for the Hiram Husher family are the 1850 census. Sources for Harrison Husher are the 1880 census & 1909 Belle Vernon Directory. Correlation with Dr. Van Voorhis journal could pinpoint exact birth dates for Hiram's family if desired.

Ties with Samuel are suggested by the proximity of their residences, Husher is/was not a common name, and the shoemaker trade. Years of apprenticeship could be expected for Hiram to have been on his own as a 24 year old shoemaker in 1850. In addition, there is the recollection from Mrs. Saunders family that "Hannah had a brother that was a businessman in Bele Vernon", and Mrs. Burt's recollection from the Strawns that "there was a brother Harry".

John Husher (1827/ )

John is placed here solely because Elijah is enumerated with John and his family in 1860. Further, John is of the correct age to be a brother and is living in Elizabeth, the proper place to have been related.

Family of Samuel Charles Husher

Data pertaining to Charles's family is well known by the family presently living. Persons were all personally known and dates taken from cemetery records.

Family of John Nelson Husher

Data pertaining to John Nelson Husher is also well known by the family presently living.

George (ca.1745/1822)

George appears and leaves us in Sommerset Co, Pa. from 1805 to 1822. There is evidence that his children were raised in Allegheny Co. Md. Several of his children then settled around Wood Co. W.Va.

Sources for George (Sr.) are the intestate settlement of his property by his son George (Jr.) & Maryland Marriages 1778-1800. An implicit order of birth was taken from the intestate estate settlement. Sources for George (Jr.) are History of Ritchie Co,, W. Va.

Samuel Husher (ca.1798/ca.Oct-1854)

1. Husher

1.1. Samuel (ca.1798/ ca.Oct-1854) m.______-18__ Margaret Shocky (ca.1804/?26-Jun-1894?)

note: 1894 date for Margaret in question, missing validation.

1.1.1. David (1826/ ) m. Mary ?Lahu? (1826/ )

1.1.1.1. Mary (1841/ )

1.1.1.2. Ellen (1848/ )

1.1.2. Hiram (1826/ ) m. Amanda _________ (1826/ )

1.1.2.1. Harrison (1845/abt.1897) m._____ Harriet C._____ (1849/26-Mar-1904)

1.1.2.1.1. Hannah (20-Apr-1868/ )

1.1.2.1.2. Ammie (1868/ )

note: Ammie & Hannah are probably the same person.

1.1.2.1.3. infant (25-Jun-1870/ )

note: probably died young.

1.1.2.1.4. Mattie B. (26-Mar-1872/ )

1.1.2.1.5. William C. (14-Feb-1874/ )

1.1.2.1.6. Frank L.(1876/ )

1.1.2.1.7. John F.(5-Apr-1878/ 10-Oct-1955)

1.1.2.2. Thomas (1849/ )

1.1.3. John (1827/1880-1900) m.____ Charolette _____ (Jan-1832/ )

1.1.3.1. John Jr. (1837/ )

1.1.3.2. Stephen m.____ ______ Bennet

1.1.4. Julia(ca.1834/ 11-Jul-1897) m.30-Sep-1851 Samuel Leach (16-Nov-1828/ )

1.1.4.1. Leach,Hannah Katherine (30-Sep-1855/ 4-Apr-1932) m.6-Jul-1873 Albert Goff

1.1.4.1.1. Goff, Ralph Eugene (4-Aug-1889/18-Aug-1969)

1.1.4.1.1.1. Goff, Samuel Albert (8-Jul-1847/27-Jul-1876)

1.1.4.1.1.2. Goff, Walter Roy (13-Jan-1877/8-Sep-1953)

1.1.4.1.1.3. Goff, Milton Guy (31-Dec-1880/28-Jun-1955)

1.1.4.1.1.4. Goff, Mildred Pearl (18-Jul-1884/22-Aug-1886)

1.1.4.2. Leach, John Sansom

1.1.4.3. Leach, Samuel Charles (8-Jun-1831/ 19-Jun-1905)

1.1.5. Mary (8-Jun-1831/ 19-Jun-1905) m.____ Joel Cooper Strawn (27-Aug-1827/26-Dec-1896)

1.1.5.1. Strawn, Tabitha Jane (18-Mar-1852/ )

1.1.5.2. Strawn, Alice Eugenia (13-Mar-1854/ )

1.1.5.3. Strawn,Martha Ann (30-Jan-1856/ )

1.1.5.4. Strawn, Margaret Delila (10-Dec-1857/ )

1.1.5.5. Strawn, Martin Elwell (16-Sep-1859/ )

1.1.5.6. Strawn, Mary Elizabeth (29-Sep-1861/ )

1.1.5.7. Strawn, Annie Laurie (13-Sep-1863/ )

1.1.5.8. Strawn, Jacob Strickler (20-Dec-1865/ )

1.1.5.9. Strawn, Ida RebeccaStrawn, Joel Alva (30-Jun-1870/ )

1.1.5.10. Strawn, Clyde Wilmer (29-Mar-1873/ )

1.1.6. Elija (8-Feb-1834/8-Jul-1911)

1.1.7. Hannah Catherine (13-Apr-1843/ 26-Apr-1923) m.19-Jun-1862 William Gregg

1.1.7.1. Greg, Margarat Anne (11-Jun-1868/ 23-Mar-1936)

1.1.7.2. Greg,Olive Emma (Oct-1880/ Nov-1925)

1.1.7.3. Greg, Hiram M. (ca.1863/ )

1.1.7.4. Greg,Frank Edward (14-Mar-1866/ 15-Nov-1935)

1.1.7.5. Greg, Sarah Elizabeth (7-Jul-1877/ 24-Dec-1918)

1.1.7.6. Greg, Nellie Pearl (ca.1882/ 19-Oct-1934)

1.1.7.7. Greg, Minnie (ca.1871/ 30-Mar-1929)

1.1.7.8. Greg, Edith ( / ) m.19-Jun-1862 William Gregg

1.1.8. Samuel Charles (13-Nov-1847/ 2-Feb-1912) m._______ Margaret Jane Lynch

1.1.8.1. John Nelson (26-Aug-1874/ 16-Jan-1957) m.4-Mar-1896 Mary Mathilda Anderson

1.1.8.1.1. Kenneth Nelson (31-Mar-1902/ 28-Oct-1965) m.26-May-1926 Marion Alice Dury

1.1.8.1.2. Helen (21-Jun-1907/2-Dec-1996) m1.21-Nov-1923 Charles M. Lee m2.26-Dec-1974 Eugene Leinbach

1.1.8.2. Olive May (1876/ ) m.1939 Frank Beazel

1.1.8.3. Margaret (1878/ )

1.1.8.4. Charles A. (1883/ 5-Jul-1952) m._____ Pearl Miller ( /abt1962)

1.1.8.4.1. John Earl (17-Aug-1911/ Mar-1983) m._____ ______________.

note:John Earl may be adopted son of Charles A. and natural son of Pearl.

1.1.8.4.1.1. Kenneth L. (1932/ )

1.1.8.5. Lottie (14-Apr-1878/ 7-Oct-1953)

1.1.8.6. Lillie (8-Jan-1891/ 9-Dec-1969) m._____ Elmer Roy

George Husher (ca.1745/1822)

2. George (ca.1745/1822) m.____ Catherine Lyons

2.1. Jacob W. (1769/1828) m.5-Jun-1794 Barbara Sigler (1773/1846)

2.2. Elizabeth (ca.1769/ ) m._____ David KennyGeorge (6-July-1771/1838) m.12-Feb-1794 Annie Terrell (Alleg. Co. Md.)

2.2.1. Elijah (19-Oct-1794/ ) m.3-Apr-1818 Mary Cunningham

2.2.2. Mary (13-mar-1796/ before 1878) m.28-Jan-1836 Alexander Sommerfield

2.2.3. Kathrine (31-Jul-1799/ ) m.21-Oct-1852 _____Nixon

2.2.4. Jacob (1-Sep-1805/1878) m.____ Nancy Boran

2.2.5. Annie B. (28-Dec-1807/ ) m.John Ankrum then William Moore

2.2.6. Nancy (1809/ ) m.26-Aug-1827 John Rawson

2.2.7. Selina (13-Dec-1813/ 21-Apr-1894) m.14-May-1843 George Haddox

2.3. Mary ( / ) m._____ Henery Meyers

2.4. Marilas ( /before 1823) m. Henry Vomtrese

2.5. Sally ( Sarah) ( / ) m.15-Sep-1807 Benjamin Long (Alleg. Co. Md.)

Enumerations

Pennsylvania Archives

Series 3, Vol. 18, Berks Co.

1767

Peter Hushar, Cumru Twp. p.30, 50A. 2 Horses 2 Cattle 0 Sheep 3 Value

Henry Hushar, Heidelburg Twp. p.50, 25A. 0 Horses 2 Cattle 2 Sheep 2 Value

1768

Peter Hushar, Cumru Twp. p.118, 100A. 2 Horses 2 Cattle 0 Sheep 2 Value.

Henry Hushar, Heidelburg Twp. p.133, 25A. 1 Horses 2 Cattle 1 Sheep 2 Value

New Jersey in 1797

Lists all eligible males ages 18-45.

George Husker, p.278, Sussex Co., Grannage Twp.

Belle Vernon Directory 1909

Husher, Elliott, clk, b. Wood near State

Husher, Elsie M. b. Wood near State

Husher, Frank L., Glasworker, b. Wood near State

Husher, H. Harrison, grocr, cor Main & First, h Wood near State

John (Alice), plumber, b. State, N. Belle Vernon

Husher, Mattie B., tailoress, b. Wood near State

Birth

LDS Microfish

Fayette Co.

Delayed Birth Records, LDS film #1318019, item 2, book No.3, P.478.

1. Earl Strickler Husher, Born 24-Mar-1884 at South Everson, Fayette Cousin william C. of John W. Husher and Annie Jordan Husher, formally Annie Jordan.(30-Jun-1947)

2. Henry William Husher, born 19-Mar-1888 at Tremont, Washington Twp. son of William Henry Husher and Sarah Jane Walker Husher, formally Sarah Jane Walker. (2-Nov-1949)

3. Easter Lilly (McCune) Husher, born 17-Apr-1892, at Washington Twp. daughter of William H. Husher and Sarah Jane Husher, formally Sarah Jane Walker. (9-Apr-1943)

Dr. John S. Van Voorhis, Belle Vernon

1. p.31, 7-Sep-1853, H. Husher, male, d, common labor

2. p.33, 20-Apr-1868, H. Husher, female, 6AM (Hanna)

3. p.33, 25-Jun-1870, H. Husher, female, 1AM (infant)

4. p.33, 26-Mar-1872, H. Husher, female, 1AM (Mattie)

5. p.34, 14-Feb-1874(?), H. Husher, male 11AM (WilliamC.)

6. p.34, 5-Apr-1878, H. Husher, male, 10AM (John F.)

7. p.35, 30-Sep-1880, H. Husher, female, PM

8. p.35, 6-Dec-1883, H. Husher, female, 10AM, premature still 7 mo.

9. p.35, 15-Jan-1885, H. Husher, 10PM, premature

10.p.36, 30-Apr-1887, H. Husher, female, 7 1/2PM

11.p.36, 3-Jun-1887,Miss Anna Husher, female, 5AM

Marriage

LDS Microfiche

1. HUSHER, Elija m. Mary Cunningham3-APR-1818Ritchie Co. W.Va.

2. HUSHER, John m. Zilpha Vanmeter3-Jan-1843Mason Co. W.Va.

3. HUSHER, Nancy m. John Rawson26-Aug-1827Wood Co. Va.

4. HUSHER, Sarah m. Benjamin Long15-Sep-180Allegheny, Md.

5. HUSHER, William m. Sarah Ann Smith18-June-1846

Penna. Civil

John N. Husher, age 21y, b. Westmoreland Co. Occupation Engineer, resides Belle Vernon, Pa. parents Charles & Margaret Husher. to Mollie Anderson, age 22 y, b.Connellsville, Pa., parents Harrison & Emily Anderson, resides Speers, Washington Co.

License issued Fayette Co. #6605 2-Mar-1896,married 4-Mar-1896.

James Husker m. 5-Jun-1794 Barbara Sigler, by Wm. Shaw, Somerset Co. note: see Md. Marriages.

Maryland Civil

Maryland Marriages, 1778-1800

Husker, George, 12-Feb-1794, Ann Tyrel, 2 AL-700

Husker, James, 5-Jun-1794, Barbara Sigler, 2 AL-700 note: see Somerset Co. Marriages.

West Va. Civil

Husher, Selina, 14-May-1843, George Haddox dau. George Husher & Annie (Terrell) Husher. Ritchie Co.

Husher, Namcy, 26-Aug-1027, John Rawson Wood Co.

Death

Belle Vernon Cemetery, Fayette Co. Pa.

There are three lots owned by Hushers in this cemetery.

1. John Nelson Husher's lot:

1.1. John Nelson Husher

1.2. Mary Husher

2. Samuel Charles Husher's Lot:

2.1. Samuel Charles Husher

2.2. Margaret Husher

2.3. Charles Husher

2.4. Pearl Husher

3. Harrison Husher's Lot:

This is the oldest lot and the only caretaker record is the purchase of the lot, about 1897. It appears that there have been several graves on this lot but the stones are gone. The only grave identified is that of:

3.1. John F. Husher 5-Apr-1878/10-Oct-1955

Scottdale Cemetery, Westmoreland Co.

1. John W. Husher 4-May-1853/1-Aug-1896 "Father"

2. Anna J. Husher 19-Mar-1855/16-Nov-1898 "Mother"

3. Ralph Husher 19-Mar-1890/9-Aug-1891

Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Ohio

Franklin Twp, Licking Co., County Road #312 and Twp. Road #320.

from LDS film #874,223, item 3.

1. Jacob Hushler, 1769-1828

2. Barbara Hushler, 1773-1846

note: also lists many SIGLER's of the same time period, re: Barbara Sigler Husher?

Certificates

Fayette Co. Courthouse Records

1. Annie Husher d. 20-Sep-1901 in child birth. Interred at Mt. Washington

2. James Husher age 48 (1854) from Belle Vernon, Jefferson Twp. d. 11-Feb-1902. A boatman, he froze to death, interred Rohobeth.

3. Husher, (infant), to John Husher and Annie Husher, born Layton Station, died 20-Sep-1901.

4. Harriet Husher, age 57, (1857), born Westmoreland Co., married, died 26-Jul-1904 from Typhoid Fever in Fayette City, buried Redstone.

Pennsylvania

1. Samuel Charles Husher, d.2-Feb-1912, Fayette Co., Washington Twp. b.13-Nov-blank, age 64y, Fayette City Pa. Father Samuel Husher, b. Somerset Co. Pa, Mother Margarete Shocky b. Somerset Co. Pa, Occupation Stationary Engineer, Retired three years. Informant Charles Husher Jr. Fayette City. Buried Belle Vernon Cem. by R. S. Kelly, Undertaker, Fayette City Rd.

2. Hannah Catherine Gregg, d.26-Apr-1925, Alleg. Co. Elizabeth Twp.b.13-Apr-1843, age 80y, 0m, 13d, Pennsylvania. Father Samuel Husher, b. Pa, Mother Margaret Shocky b. Pa, Buried Byuola, Pa. by J. Witt Martin, Undertaker, Elizabeth, Pa. Informant Mrs. Amos Meyers, Elizabeth, Pa.

3. John N. Husher, d.16-Jan-1957, Belle Vernon RD2, Rostraver Twp. Westmoreland Co., b.27-Aug-1873, age 83y,4m,19d, Penna., resided Belle Vernon 15 years. Father Samuel Husher, Mother Margaret Lynch, Occupation Retd. Mill Worker. Buried Belle Vernon Cemetery, Harold R. Toner, undertaker. Informant Kenneth N. Husher, RD#1, Perryopolis, Pa.

4. Kenneth N. Husher, d.28-Oct-1965, Allegheny Hospital, Pittsburgh. resided Box 301, Perryopolis, Pa. born 31-Mar-1902, Denora, Pa. Occupation ret. foreman. Father John N. Husher, Mother Mary Anderson, Spouse Marion Husher. Buried Belle Vernon, Undertaker Spazak, Charleroi.Informant Marion Husher, box 301, Perryopolis, Pa. note: Kenneth N. Husher has since been moved to Mon Valley Memorial Park, Monongahela by Marion Husher, spouse.

5. Elijah Husher, d.31-Jul-1911, Corry, Erie Co. Pa. dob not known, age about 77. Single, Father Samuel Husher, b.unknown, Mother unknown. Burial Perryopolis, Pa. 3-Aug-1911. Undertaker Allexander & Co., Corry, Pa., informant J. S. Strawn, Monesson, Pa.

Obituary

Connellsville Daily Courier, Tues. 30-Jun-1905

Mrs. Mary Strawn, who has been a lifelong resident of our town, (Perryopolis), dies suddenly Monday morning. Mrs. Strawn attended church on Sunday evening as usual, death coming unexpectedly. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their hour of trouble.

Wills and Inventories

Somerset Co. Pa.

George Hufser of Wood Co. Va. George appeared several times to the Somerset Co. Court in behalf of his father George who died intestate. Time span of appearances was 28-May-1822 to 7-Feb-1824. Letters mentions widow and children of George Hufser. Sarah, Elizabeth m.David Kenny, George (pet), Mary M. m. Henry Meyers, Mandals supposed to be dead m. Henry Vonfels, Saley m. Benjamin Long.

Fayette Co

Samuel Hofsler, (index Samuel Husker),Orphans Court, dated Oct-1854 Volume 5, Page 170

Samuel Hossler Account date 25-Oct-1854 Volume 1, Page 216

Deeds

Fayette Co. Pa.

1. Harrison Husher from Amon Bronson et ux, Bellevernon lot/tract #61.date 18-Sep-1877, recorded 15-May-1882. Book 47, Page 501

2. Samuel C. Husher from O.P Cooper et ux. Washington Twp, 9A.+?date 25-Mar-1884, recorded 22-Apr-1884. Book 57, Page 488

3. Margaret L. Husher from C.B. Power, Admr. Washington Twp. 2A+date 18-Sep-1903, recorded 16-Mar-1904 Book 223, Page 475.

4. Charles A. Husher from Margaret L. Husher. Washington Twp., lot/tract 20.date 2-Oct-1906, recorded 4-Jan-1907.Book 260, Page 165.

5. David E. Husler(Husher) et ax to Samuel B. Page, location Bridgeport. David & wife Ruth of Wheeling, W.V., property from her father Baldwin who died intestate. date 7-Aug-1852, recorded 26-Jul-1855. Book 10, page 24.

6. Samuel C. Husher et ux to Harvey F. Cooper, Washington Twp.date 31-Mar-1884, recorded 22-Apr-1884. Book 57, Page 490.

7. Lottie Husher satisfies Mortgage to Ewing F. Brown et ux.date 12-Apr-1941.Instrument date 23-Nov-1927, recorded 25-Nov-1927. $4,000, Washington Twp.Book 190, Page 393.

8. M. Lottie Husher

Another mortgage, not researched.

Orphans Court, Fayette Co.

Oct-1854, Vol. 5, p. 170.

David Hossler appears for Samuel Hossler, decd.

25-Oct-1854, Vol. 1, p.216. Accounts

David Hossler for Samuel Hossler, mentions widow.

Somerset Co. Pa.

Addelson Twp. was once Brothers Valley Twp. Bedford Co.

Survey for warrant 220A. to George Husher, Situated on the west side of the winding ridge on the waters of John Jones mill run in Addison Twp, Somerset Co,and surveyed the quantity of 220 acres and allowance on the 13th. day of April 1801 by virtue of his improvement. Page 282, No. 1252, Vol. 2, p.267.

Warrant for property in Turkeyfoot, Addelson Twp.to Jacob Wable, 210A. 87 perches, dated 15-Mar-1836. This is the same property sold to Jacob Wable by George Husher (jr) in 1824, listed below.

Correspondence from Somerset and Bedford Co.as well as Pa. Div. of Land records list no ownership of this property given by the State of Pa. prior to this warrent. Property was acquired by George Husher (sr) via some other means. Not unusual for that time period, these plots are usually "chalked off" as tomahawk claims.

Warrant for property in Turkeyfoot, Addelson Twp.to George Huber, Hubber. Examination of map proves that this is not the property of George Husher.

Orphans Court Document, 28-Oct-1811, Vol. 5, p.511-513.

Mary Husher, daughter of late George Husher; Benjamin Long, intermarried w/Sarah Long, daughter of George Husher; Catherine Husher, intermarried with late George Husher of Somerset Co. Catherine Husher daughter of Jacob Lyons, late of Hampshire Co. Va. formerly of Hunterdon Co. NJ. Jacob Lyons in 1877 sold about 40A. to Henry Dusoberry of Hunterdon Co., NJ. Mary Husher, granddaughter of Jacob Lyons and Benjamin Long grandson-in-law of Jacob Lyons, deceased. David Lyons, son of Jacob Lyons and appoints Daniel Lyons as attorney. Has to do with money owed estate of Jacob Lyons in NJ by Henry Dusenburg.

4-Dec-1821, Vol. 10, p.211-212

Release of Henry Meyers, Monongahela Co. Va., for the sum of $50 releases claim against the property of George Husher, deceased, in Sommerset Co. to George Husher (jr).

29-May-1822, Vol. 2, page 345,George Husser for his fathers property. Mentions family as transcribed in the deed which follows below.

Last Monday in Aug-1822, Vol. 2, page 348. George Husser appears again. 28-Aug-1822

Last Monday in Aug-1822, Vol. 2, page 349. Duplicate entry of above. 28-Aug-1822.

26-May-1823, Vol.2, page 359. George appears. References citation having been published in the Independent Republican, Somerset and Democratic Press, Philadelphia, for four weeks in succession, and none of the heirs having appeared.

There is also a bond recorded in Wills Vol.2, p.295, 28-May-1822.

George Husher and George Miller of Sommerset Co. to administer the estate of George Husher, late of Sommerset Co. signed George Husher, X his mark.

There is also letters recorded in Vol.2, p.295, 28-May-1822.

George Husher, Sr. died intestate, George Husher, Jr. to administer estate.

George Husher & w/Anne to John Wable & wife. 7-Feb-1824, Addelson Twp. Property of George Husher (Sr.), deceased. Mentions George w/Anna of Wood Co. Va. Sarah, Elizabeth m.David Kenny, George (pet), Mary M. m. Henry Meyers, Mandals supposed to be dead m. Henry Vonfels, Saley m. Benjamin Long.202 A. for sum of $505.

Washington Co.

1. John N. Husher from Union Improvement Co. Donora 30 Blk 13.Date 23-Sep-1913, Volume 409,Page 611

2. John N. Husher to Enoch Kuzors et al Donora 30 Blk 13.Date 23-Sep-1913, Volume 409, Page 612

Allegheny Co, Md.

1. George Husher of Fayette Co. Pa. grants power of attorney to his son Jacob W. Husher of Allegheny Co. Md. Land in question is south side of Winding Ridge, Fayette Co. Pa.(note: Winding Ridge is in Somerset Co. southern end next to Maryland border.) Recorded Vol. E, Page 7, (LDS film #3341, part 7) Dated 12-Jul-1806, recorded 19-Jul-1806, witness Benjamin Long

2. Jacob W. Husher purchases from Conrad Corbus land by George's creek, All.Co., Md.

3. Lot 3744, (may refer to a Military Lot Number.) Volume E, Page 14-15,(LDS film # 3341, part 7). dated 19-Jul-1806, recorded 2-Aug-1806. Witness Wm Shaw, Thos Parkinson.

4. George Husher of Fayette Co. Pa.revokes power of attorney of son Jacob W. Husher of Alleghney Co. Md. land in question is North Side Winding Ridge, Fayette Co. Pa.Volume E, Page 389-390 (LDS film # 3341, part 7) dated 31-Dec-1808, recorded 2-Jan-1909. witness James Thimes(?).

5. Jacob W. Husher and wife Barbara,sell to James Morrison land by George's Creek. Lot 3744, (may refer to a Military Lot Number.)Survey called Pleasant Prospect. Volume H, Page 11-12, (LDS film # 3341, part 8)dated 21-Sep-1814, recorded 2-Feb-1815. witness Wm Shaw, Adam Sigler.

Other

Somerset Co. Court

8-Dec-1839, Vol. 4, p.58

Samuel Husher charged for "breach of peace" against William Whipkey.

5-Feb-1840, Vol. 4, p.63

Samuel Hosler found not guilty of charge 8-Dec-1839.

6-Mar-1800, Vol. A, p.208

George Husher, offense, Tipping.

10-May-1806, Vol. 1, p.101

George Husher, offense, Tipping House.

History of Bedford, Sommerset & Fulton Cos (1884)

P571, George Husher a resident taxpayer of Addelson Twp. (Turkey Foot) in 1805.

History of Ritchie Co, W. Va. by M. K. Lowther

Chapter XII, page 188. Reports George Husher was earliest settler to Bonds Creek. Suggests that George was probably of German origin and that Annie Terrell was a native of one of the New England colonies. (note: we know that George lived in Alleg. Co. Md. and that is where he married Annie Terrell. Also that his father lived in Somerset Co. Pa. until his death). Details on children of George and Anne are listed also in this section. These are listed under George & Anne at the beginning of this document and are not repeated here.

History of Westmoreland Co by Albert

John A. Husher, officer of Odd Fellows Lodge, Scottdale, 1882.

West Virginia Heritage by Hardesty

Volume 7, page 37. "Jacob Husher settled first on Hushers Run at the point at which ...." about 1815. (note: this may have been George's brother and the same Jacob W. Husher from Alleg. Co. Md. 1810 Census.

Rev. William Shaw

Rev. William Shaw was a Methodist Circuit Rider in Allegheny Co. Md. from 1792 through 1813. He has a 1200 Acre estate in what is now Barton, Md. on Georges Creek near Frostburg Md. He has a noticeable influence on the family of George Husher of Addilson Twp., Somerset Co. Pa. for it would be expected to find the family of German's in the rolls of a Reformed Church. The following listing is marriages performed by Rev. Shaw to Hushers, Siglers and Lyons. There are also two legal Husher transactions witnessed by Rev. Shaw.

The elder George Husher was married to Catherine Lyons, and his son Jacob married Barbara Sigler. All the below mentioned Hushers are children of George Husher (sr).

1. George Husher (jr) to Ann Tyrel, 12-Feb-1794.

2. James (Jacob ?) Husher to Barbara Sigler, 5-Jun-1794.

3. Philip Sigler to An Glaz, 30-Sep-1795.

4. Catherine Sigler to George Barns, (WS-6.6.97), 3-Jun-1797.

5. John Sigler to Rachel Pitzer, 8-Aug-1798.

6. William Sigler to Gracy James, (WS-2.12.01), 11-Feb-1801.

7. Jacob Lyons to Jenny Majors, (WS-6.17.02), 17-Jun-1802.

8. Nancy Sigler to Peter Neff, (WS-10.3.04), 1-Oct-1805.

9. Anna Sigler to John Neptune, (WS-3.27.06), 25-Mar-1806.

10.Jacob W. Husher purchases land by Georges Creek, Lot (Military ?) 3744 in Allegheny Co. Md. 19-Jul-1806, recorded 2-Aug-1806, witness Wm. Shaw. Sarah Husher to Benjamin Long, 15-Sep-1807.

11.Peter Sigler to Susanna James, (WS-8.31.09), 28-Aug-1809.

12.Jacob W. Husher & wife Barbara sell land on Georges Creek, survey called Pleasant Prospect, Allegheny Co. Md. 21-Sep-1814, recorded 2-Feb-1815, witness Wm. Shaw.

Pension Application(s)

Elijah Husher

10-Feb-1909, age 75 of Corry, Erie Co. Pa. Enlisted 7-Aug-1862, Private/MUC in Co. C, 123 Pa. Vols. Infantry, discharged 13-May-1863. Occupation Miller, born 8-Feb-1834 at Sommerset Co. Pa. Resided since leaving service at Allegheny, Pa.; Perryopolis, Pa.; Elizabeth, Pa.; Conueat, Ohio; and Corry, Pa.

No date, by William Gregg, age 44 of Elizabeth, Allegheny Co.

Worked at Shanners Station in 1863 when Elijah Husher came home from Army and worked at same place. Elijah was treated by Dr. Watson of same place. Wm. Gregg worked with Elijah at Perryopolis in 1867 and 1868.

9-Oct-1897

Elijah Husher, never married, resides at Waterford, Pa. Served in Co. C. 123 Regt, Pa. Inf.

12-Oct-1911

Drop Elijah Husher, Co. C 123 Pa. Inf. from pension Rolls. Died 31-Jul-1911.

Correspondence

The Sigler/Ohio Connection

Summary of events as prepared by Susan Saunders.

1. 1769 - Jacob Husher born, according to tombstone, Ellis Chapel Cem., Licking Co., Ohio. Died 1828

2. 1773 - Barbara Sigler bore, re: above.

3. 5-Jun-1794 - James (?Jacob?) Husher marries Barbara Sigler, Rev. Wm. Shaw, Allegheny Co., Md.

4. 1800 - Census; Jacob Husher, Allegheny Co. Md. 1M under 10; 1M 26-45; 2F under 10; 1F 26-45.

5. 19-Jul-1806 - Jacob Husher buys land by Georges Creek, Allegheny Co. Md. from Conrad Corbus; witness Wm. Shaw, Thos. Parkinson.

6. 10-Apr-1808 - Account paid to Jacob Husher, Allegheny Co. md. estate of Andrew Buckallus.

7. 1810 - Census - Jacob W. Husher, Allegheny Co. Md., 3rd District. 1M under 10; 1M-26-45; 3F under 10; 2F 10-16; 1F 26-45.

8. 13-Apr-1813 - Account paid to Jacob Husher; Allegheny Co. Md.; estate of William Ross.

9. 21-Sep-1814 - Jacob Husher and wife Barbara sell land by George's Cr, Allegheny Co. Md. to James Morrison; witness Wm. Shaw, Adam Sigler.

10.14-Feb-1815 - Account paid to Jacob W. Husher, allegheny Co. Md. estate of John Day.

11.25-Jan-1816 - Elizabeth Husher marries William J. Jordan, Licking Co., Ohio.

12.1820 - Census - Jacob W. Husher, Franklin Twp., Licking Co. Ohio.

13.1820 - Census- George Husker (sic), Franklin Twp. do. do.

14.1828 - Jacob Husher dies, tombstone. Born 1769.

15.25-Oct-1828 - Deed, James Brown to Barbara Husher, Licking Co. Ohio.

16.1830 - census; Barbara Hushon. Franklin Twp., Licking Co. Ohio. 1F 15-20; 1F 20-30; 1F 50-60.

17.1836 - Estate Records, George "Hoshor", Fairfield Co. Ohio.

18.12-Jan-1839 - Deed, Jessie Tate to Barbara Husher, Licking Co. Ohio.

19.23-Jan-1839 - Deed, James Brown to Barbara Husher, Licking Co. Ohio.

20.27-Mar-1839 - Deed, Isaiah Hoshinson to Barbara Husher, Licking Co. Ohio.

21.27-Mar-1839 - Deed, Barbara Husher to Isaiah Hoskinson, Licking Co. Ohio.

22.1840 - Census, Barbary Husher, Vilolet Twp., Fairfield Co. Ohio.

23.27-May-1841 - Deed, Barbara Husher to Francis Minor, Licking Co. Ohio.

24.26-Nov-1841 - Deed, George Bearns to Barbara Husher, Licking Co. Ohio.

25.Barbara Husher Died, Tombstone. Born 1773.

26.1850 Census; Jacob Husher, age 27, born Ohio; Susannah age 25; 2 children, initials only, ?W. age 2 or 7, S. ?? age 1; Madison Twp. Licking Co. Ohio.

27.26-Mar-1858 - Letters of Administration, barbara Hushor, Fairfield Co. Ohio; names Perry Hoshor of Perry Co. administrator; sureties are James and George Hoshor.

28.1860 - Census; James hushor, age 38; Susan 35; George 12; Sarah 11; Charlotte 7; Susan 4; Viola 2. Hopewell Twp. Muskingham Co. Ogio, all born Ohio.

Mrs.Susan Sanders

1. Family tradition that Hannah Catherine Husher was connected/related in some way to Nathaniel Green.

2. Her cousin thinks Hannah Catherine Husher had a brother, Hiram who was a businessman (shoemaker?) in Belle Vernon.

3. 1808 account paid to Jacob Husher, Alleg. Co. Md.

4. 1810 Mary Husher, census, Addison Twp. Somerset Co. Pa.

5. 1813 account paid to Jacob Husher, Alleg. City

6. 1815 account paid to Jacob Husher, Alleg. City

7. 1877 Fells United Methodist Church, Belle Vernon. Elijah Husher baptized, an adult, by Rev. Henry at Concord. (Churches of Westmoreland Co by Fischer

8. Note: Contacted Francis A. Fell. Old church records have been misplaced and reported destroyed several times over past years. Mr. Fell has saved them. His examination shows no record of any Hushers. Nor was I able to find any Hushers buried in Church cemetery.

9. 1898 death of Mrs. Anna Husher, Scotdale d.11-26-1897, age 44. Death Notices by Fischer.

10.1904 death of Mrs. Harrison Husher, Belle Vernon, age 55d. 26-Mar-1904.

Mrs. Philis Rowan

1. Reports that she has information gathered by her grandfather that aids her in connecting with Samual Husher.

2. Susan Sanders reports that Philis has note that her Great Uncle Roy Roff mentioned that he had a great uncle Joel Strawn, see 1870 census for Elijah Husher.

Mrs. Gordon Burt

1. GGrand-dau. Mary Ann Husher and Joel Cooper Strawn.

2. Mary Ann Husher born near Addison, Somerset Co.8-Jun-1831 and died 19-Jun-1905 at Perryopolis.

3. Has references to Mary's brothers Harry and John. (note: they were actually cousins). John had daughters Lilly and Lottie, one of whom married a Roy.

Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey

Includes entries found at NJ Historical Society.

Vol.8, Page 32, Records of St. James Church, Greenwich.

George Huscher, wife Cathrina, son b.6-Jul-1770, Bapt. 31-May-1772, named Johann George, sponsor Miss Susanna Weinbrennerin.

The source for this entry is a book that was translated from German to English for the Lutheran Church, Greenwich. According to the prefix for this book, the church was an early German Church in the "Historic Easton Valley." A copy of this book is in the New Jersey Historical Society, Newark, NJ.

Greenwich Twp. is south and bordering Phillipsburg. St. James Lutheran Church was located in both Easton, Pa. and Phillipsburg, NJ at times in it's early existence. It was also referred to as "Old Straw" as it's more common Name. re: Early Germans of New Jersey by Chambers.

Vol. 50, #3, p.130, Thomas Osborn Family

Mary, b.poss. ca. 1819, m. Samuel Husher. Issue William H. Husher, Mary E. Husher, Jacob Husher.

Vol. 48, #1, Thomas Osborn Family

Samuel and Mary Husher and their Children, William H., Mary E and Jacob. (Union Co. Surrogate record)

Samuel Husler of Newark to Mary Osborn of Union, by Rev. J. C. Hart at Springfield, NJ. 2-May-1839.

Thomas Osburn Family, 929.1 OS1, NJ Historical Society.

Thomas Osburn of Kent, Enq. then of East Hampton, LI; son Joseph Osburn of Elizabeth; son Joseph Osburn of Elizabeth, son Elias Osborn of Elizabeth, son Johnathan Osburn of Union Twp.

Johanathan Osburn b.prob.ca.1783. d.12-May-1864, m.7-Jan-1808; Huldah Parker at Conn. Farms. Johnathan Osburn was a farmer and a shoemaker.

daughter Mary Osburn, b.poss.ca.1819, married Samuel Husher; children William H. Husher, Mary E. Husher, Jacob Husher.