Maude Martha Hardenstine1

F, b. 28 May 1907, d. 27 September 1957
Birth*28 May 1907Maude Martha Hardenstine was born on 28 May 1907.2 
She was the daughter of Peter Hardenstine and Alice Matilda Gowin. 
Marriage*18 January 1925She married Charles John Christian on 18 January 1925.2,3 
Death*27 September 1957She died on 27 September 1957 at Lake Co., FL, at age 50.2,3,4 
Burial*She was buried at Sorrento, Lake Co., FL.5 

Family

 Charles John Christian b. c 1894
Children 1.Inez Roberta Christian b. 26 Oct 1925
 2.Emma Mary Christian b. 18 Aug 1927
 3.John Charles Christian b. 13 May 1929
 4.Frank Lavern Christian b. 29 Dec 1930
 5.Frances Christian b. 29 Dec 1930
 6.Betty Marie Christian b. 23 Oct 1932, d. 15 Nov 1934
 7.Bert Christian b. 17 Apr 1934
 8.Max Christian b. 9 Apr 1936
 9.Alberta Christian b. 15 Mar 1939
 10.Merlin Christian b. 22 Mar 1941
 11.Catherine Christian b. Nov 1944
 12.Carl Jack Christian b. 13 Nov 1952

Citations

  1. 1910 Terry, Bradford, PA; 1920 Albany, Bradford, PA; 1930 New Albany, Bradford, PA.
  2. [S676] Inez Lake, "Inez Lake notes."
  3. [S669] Peter Hardenstine Bible.
  4. [S433] Florida Death Index, Death entry, Maude Martha Christian.
  5. [S671] Jean Comstock Hardenstine, "Jean Hardenstine notes."

May Hardenstine1

F, b. July 1883
Birth*July 1883May Hardenstine was born in July 1883 at PA.2 
She was the daughter of Theodore Hardenstine and Eleanor Smith. 

Citations

  1. 1900 Smithfield, Monroe, PA.
  2. [S382] U.S. census record, Individual entry.

Mayme Hardenstine1

F, b. 8 April 1888, d. 20 March 1956
Birth*8 April 1888Mayme Hardenstine was born on 8 April 1888 at Smithfield Twp., Monroe Co., PA.2,3,4,5,6,7,8 
She was the daughter of William Henry Hardenstine and Martha Elizabeth Bush. 
Baptism9 May 1899She was baptized on 9 May 1899 at Grace Lutheran Church, East Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., PA.2 
Confirmation*26 February 1905She was confirmed on 26 February 1905 at Grace Lutheran Church, East Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., PA.4 
Marriage*circa 1915She married John Sigman Fisher, son of Wilson Fisher and Emma Sigman, circa 1915.8,7 
Residence*20 March 1956She lived on 20 March 1956 at 923 Main St., Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., PA.5 
Death*20 March 1956She died on 20 March 1956 at General Hospital, East Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., PA, at age 67; Martha Kays estate papers.5,6,8 
Burial*23 March 1956She was buried on 23 March 1956 at Stroudsburg Cemetery, Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., PA.5,6 

Family

 John Sigman Fisher b. 26 Jun 1884, d. 22 Apr 1953
Marriage*circa 1915She married John Sigman Fisher, son of Wilson Fisher and Emma Sigman, circa 1915.8,7 
Children 1.John Hardenstine Fisher b. 22 Jul 1916, d. 30 Dec 1972
 2.Edwin Wilson Fisher b. 3 Jul 1918, d. Feb 1968
 3.Modrian Elizabeth Fisher b. 14 Feb 1924, d. 21 Dec 1924

Citations

  1. 1900, 1910 East Stroudsburg, Monroe, PA; 1920, 1930 Stroudsburg, Monroe, PA.
  2. [S407] Grace Lutheran Church baptisms.
  3. [S360] Strunk Family Bible.
  4. [S410] Grace Lutheran Church membership rolls.
  5. [S1059] Pennsylvania Death Certificates, Death entry, Mayme Hardenstine Fisher, #25973.
  6. [S150] Stroudsburg Cemetery, Mayme Hardenstine Fisher tombstone.
  7. [S382] U.S. census record, Individual entry.
  8. [S663] Phyllis Bittner Hardenstine, "Phyllis Hardenstine notes."

Michael Hardenstine1

M, b. 8 December 1792, d. 31 March 1878
Immigrant listSee this person in the list of immigrants from Germany
ChartsGottfried Hartenstein descendant chart
Michael Hardenstine descendant chart
ResidenceLast*Michael Hardenstine last resided at Monroe Co., PA. 
Birth*8 December 1792He was born on 8 December 1792 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.2,3 
Baptism9 December 1792He was baptized as Johann Michael Hartenstein on 9 December 1792 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.2 
He was the son of Gottfried Hartenstein and Elisabetha Schmidt. 
Marriage*4 May 1815He married Elisabetha Kiefer, daughter of Valentine Kiefer and Anna Maria Kettenring, on 4 May 1815 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Valentin Kiefer, Jacob Kettenring, Adam Kiefer and Georg Christian Kiefer witnessed the marriage.4,2 
(Witness) Baptism23 May 1815He sponsored the baptism of Luisa Kammerdiener on 23 May 1815 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.2 
(Witness) Birth15 December 1823He witnessed the birth of Margaretha Kiefer on 15 December 1823 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.5 
(Witness) Marriage27 September 1825He witnessed the marriage of Godfrey Kammerdiener and Ottilia Hartenstein on 27 September 1825 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.6,2 
(Witness) Birth14 March 1826He witnessed the birth of Godfrey Hartenstein on 14 March 1826 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.7,2,8 
(Witness) Birth8 April 1826He witnessed the birth of Elisabetha Hartenstein on 8 April 1826 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.9,10 
(Witness) Marriage21 January 1828He witnessed the marriage of Heinrich Hartenstein and Elisabetha Kiefer on 21 January 1828 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.11,2 
(Witness) Marriage24 February 1831He witnessed the marriage of Michael Dreher and Louisa Hartenstein on 24 February 1831 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.12,2 
Immigration*20 August 1832He immigrated on 20 August 1832 into New York, New York Co., NY, on the ship Groton.13 
Membership*25 December 1832He was admitted as a member on 25 December 1832 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, New York, New York Co., NY.14 
Communionbetween December 1832 and April 1837He received Holy Communion between December 1832 and April 1837 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, New York, New York Co., NY.14 
(Sponsor) Baptism29 December 1833He sponsored the baptism of Frederick Kammerdiener , son of Godfrey Kammerdiener and Ottilia Hartenstein, on 29 December 1833 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, New York, New York Co., NY.15 
(Witness) Marriage31 December 1833He witnessed the marriage of Margaretha Hartenstein and Philip Köhler on 31 December 1833 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, New York, New York Co., NY.14 
(Sponsor) Baptism1 February 1835He sponsored the baptism of Margaret Louise Köhler , daughter of Philip Köhler and Margaretha Hartenstein, on 1 February 1835 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, New York, New York Co., NY.15 
Nat-app*22 October 1835He applied for naturalization on 22 October 1835 at the Marine Court of the City of New York, New York Co., NY.16 
LandP*24 March 1837He and Peter Brish purchased 150 acres of land at Stroud Twp., Monroe Co., PA, from Dr. William Walton and Philena Walton on 24 March 1837.17 
Naturalization*7 November 1837He was naturalized on 7 November 1837 at New York Common Pleas Court, New York, New York Co., NY. Valentin Köhler attested to his character.16 
Marriage*between 1840 and 1848He married Susannah Transue, daughter of Elias Transue and Catharina Miller, between 1840 and 1848 at Monroe Co., PA.18 
Communion*19 April 1840He received Holy Communion on 19 April 1840 at Smithfield Lutheran and German Reformed Church, Shawnee, Monroe Co., PA.19 
LandS*6 November 1840He and Peter Brish sold 61 acres of land at Stroud Twp., Monroe Co., PA, to Daniel Row on 6 November 1840.20 
LandP*21 August 1848He purchased 61 acres of land at Stroud Twp., Monroe Co., PA, from Peter Brish on 21 August 1848.21 
LandS*21 August 1848He and Susannah Hardenstine sold 30 acres of land at Stroud Twp., Monroe Co., PA, to Peter Hardenstine on 21 August 1848.22 
Occupation*between 1850 and 1870He was a farmer and laborer between 1850 and 1870. 
LandP7 November 1858He purchased 121 acres of land at Middle Smithfield Twp., Monroe Co., PA, from Catharine (?) and Abraham E. Transue on 7 November 1858.23 
LandS25 April 1859He and Susannah Hardenstine sold 30 acres of land at Stroud Twp., Monroe Co., PA, to Daniel Row on 25 April 1859.24 
LandS18 March 1873He and Susannah Hardenstine sold 121 acres and 72 perches of land at Middle Smithfield Twp., Monroe Co., PA, to William S. Smith on 18 March 1873.25 
Death*31 March 1878He died on 31 March 1878 at Smithfield Twp., Monroe Co., PA, at age 85.26,27,28 
Burial*April 1878He was buried in April 1878 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Smithfield Twp., Monroe Co., PA.26 

Family 1

 Elisabetha Kiefer b. 17 Jul 1788, d. c 1837
Marriage*4 May 1815He married Elisabetha Kiefer, daughter of Valentine Kiefer and Anna Maria Kettenring, on 4 May 1815 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Valentin Kiefer, Jacob Kettenring, Adam Kiefer and Georg Christian Kiefer witnessed the marriage.4,2 
Children 1.Godfrey Hardenstine+ b. 3 Jun 1816, d. 3 Oct 1890
 2.Peter Hardenstine+ b. 3 Dec 1819, d. 8 Jan 1896
 3.Jacob Hardenstine+ b. 27 May 1823, d. 14 Sep 1906
 4.Michael Hardenstine b. 14 Jul 1826, d. a 1850
 5.Adam Hartenstein b. 12 Mar 1830, d. 22 Mar 1831
 6.Margaret Hardenstine+ b. c Jun 1834, d. 1911

Family 2

 Susannah Transue b. c 1788, d. c 1874
Marriage*between 1840 and 1848He married Susannah Transue, daughter of Elias Transue and Catharina Miller, between 1840 and 1848 at Monroe Co., PA.18 

Citations

  1. 1840, 1850 Stroud, Monroe, PA; 1860, 1870 Middle Smithfield, Monroe, PA.
  2. [S329] Herschberg Evangelical Church records.
  3. [S360] Strunk Family Bible, His birth date was recorded as 1795 in the Strunk Family Bible.
  4. [S847] Hartenstein/Kiefer, marriage registration, 1815, #12.
  5. [S834] Margaretha Kiefer, birth registration, 1823, #42.
  6. [S832] Kammerdiener/Hartenstein, marriage registration, 1825, #8.
  7. [S836] Gottfried Hartenstein, birth registration, 1826, #13.
  8. [S216] Godfrey Hartenstein, Death Certificate.
  9. [S818] Elisabetha Hartenstein, birth registration, 1826, #20.
  10. [S329] Herschberg Evangelical Church records, illegitimate.
  11. [S846] Hartenstein/Kiefer, marriage registration, 1828, #1.
  12. [S833] Dreher/Hartenstein, marriage registration, 1831, #2.
  13. [S357] New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1957, Passenger list entry.
  14. [S697] United German Evangelical Lutheran Church records.
  15. [S376] St. Matthew's Lutheran churchbook, microfilm #1901795, 1901796.
  16. [S654] Michael Hartenstien, naturalization record.
  17. [S127] Monroe County Deeds, Volume 2, p. 127.
  18. [S382] U.S. census record, Individual entry.
  19. [S641] Shawnee Lutheran and German Reformed Church records.
  20. [S128] Monroe County Deeds, Volume 2, p. 148.
  21. [S130] Monroe County Deeds, Volume 8, p. 60.
  22. [S129] Monroe County Deeds, Volume 6, p. 375.
  23. [S725] Monroe County Deeds, Volume 8, p. 638.
  24. [S132] Monroe County Deeds, Volume 9, p. 178.
  25. [S133] Monroe County Deeds, Volume 22, p. 126.
  26. [S403] St. Paul's Lutheran burials.
  27. [S631] "Jeffersonian Deaths", Michael Hardenstine, published 11 Apr 1878.
  28. [S135] Michael Hardenstine estate , I-820, Michael Hottensteine.

Michael Hardenstine1

M, b. 14 July 1826, d. after 1850
Immigrant listSee this person in the list of immigrants from Germany
ChartsGottfried Hartenstein descendant chart
Michael Hardenstine descendant chart
ResidenceLast*Michael Hardenstine last resided at Monroe Co., PA. 
Birth*14 July 1826He was born on 14 July 1826 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.2,3 
He was the son of Michael Hardenstine and Elisabetha Kiefer. 
Baptism16 July 1826He was baptized as Michael Hartenstein on 16 July 1826 at Herschberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.3 
Immigration*20 August 1832He immigrated on 20 August 1832 into New York, New York Co., NY, on the ship Groton.4 
Death*after 1850He died after 1850 at Monroe Co., PA.5 
Anecdote*Michael, the youngest son of Michael and Elisabeth, was found on the passenger list with his parents when they immigrated to New York City in 1832. He was enumerated in the 1850 census as idiotic and was not found in any records after that. I have found no evidence of his death or burial. 

Citations

  1. 1850 Stroud, Monroe, PA.
  2. [S837] Michael Hartenstein, birth registration, 1826, #28.
  3. [S329] Herschberg Evangelical Church records.
  4. [S357] New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1957, Passenger list entry.
  5. [S382] U.S. census record, Individual entry.