George Genealogy
      South Bend and Adjacent Townships

      Jacob George , Sr
        Birth: 25 MAY 1772 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co, PA
        Death: 11 JUL 1846 in Armstrong Co
        Burial: South Bend Cemetery
        Note:

        In 1805 Jacob was a member of the Grindstone Hill Lutheran and German Reformed Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. From 1794 to 1805 he and Anna Margaret lived in Franklin County. Between 1805 and 1813 they were living in Portland, Chautaugua Township, Chautauqua County, New York. Between 1813 and 1815 they were living in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and then moved to Crooked Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania in 1815 where they remained until 1832. From 1832 until Jacob died in 1846 he lived on what was known as the Jonathan Householder farm some miles south of his previous farm, but still on Crooked Creek in Armstrong County. (from Earl P. Clark worldconnect files)

        Spouse: Anna Margarethe Cook b: 2 AUG 1771 in Antrim Twp, Franklin Co, PA
        Children

          1. Jacob George , Jr. b: 6 DEC 1797 in Franklin Co, PA
          2. John Cook George b: 4 SEP 1795 in Near Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania

          Jacob George , Jr.
          Birth: 6 DEC 1797 in Franklin Co, PA
          Death: 11 FEB 1851 in South Bend Twp
          Burial: South Bend Cemetery
          Note:

          1850 Census, Kiski Twp, Jacob 50; Hannah 36; Susannah 24; Jacob 21; Josiah 17; Andrew 14; Joseph? 12; Elizabeth Findley 10
          Veteran, War of 1812
          Father: Jacob George , Sr b: 25 MAY 1772 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co, PA
          Mother: Anna Margarethe Cook b: 2 AUG 1771 in Antrim Twp, Franklin Co, PA
          Marriage 1 Hannah Frantz b: 13 MAR 1802 in Westmoreland Co
          Children

            1. Josiah George b: 1833 in South Bend
            Marriage 2 Catherine Bender b: 1801 in Mt. Pleasant Twp, Westmoreland
            Married: 25 MAY 1819 in Cumberland Co, PA

            Josiah George
            Birth: 1833 in South Bend
            Death: 1916 in Armstrong Co
            Burial: South Bend Cemetery
            Note: Civil War, Corporal, Co D 62, Co A 155 Reg PVI, enlisted November 29, 1862 to December 10, 1864

            1870 Census: South Bend Josiah George, 35, working on farm of Henry Townsend - not far from Malena Rupert's home.

            1910 Census, Armstrong County: Josiah George 76, W Pennsylvania, Armstrong (perhaps Olivet). Wife Malena 64 Pennsylvania

            May 21, 1913 - Eliza Silvis is spending a few weeks with Josiah George and wife, of near Olivet.

            .Father: Jacob George , Jr. b: 6 DEC 1797 in Franklin Co, PA
            Mother: Hannah Frantz b: 13 MAR 1802 in Westmoreland Co

            Marriage 1 Malena Rupert b: 1844 in Armstrong Co, PA
            Married: 23 APR 1895

            (Note: No information about connection between Jacob George, Sr. - Jacob George, Jr. - Josiah George line and Leonard George. Anyone who can help?)

            Leonard George - B/2/17/1801
            Leonard George came from Westmoreland county, Pa., to Armstrong
            County about 1830, settling in Burrell township, where he bought
            a farm which he operated until his death, dying on his homestead.
            His remains are buried at the Brick Church Cemetery in Burrell township.
            Born in Eastern Pennsylvania

            Spouse: Sara Gonaware - B. 5/29/1806
            Born in Westmoreland County
            Married: January 13, 1825
            Twelve Children:

              1. Jacob Frantz George - B. 1830 ~ D. 1903
              2. Philip George - B.1828, died in Gilpin Twp

              Served in the Civil War
              3. William George - B. 1830, died in Burrell Twp
              4. John George - B. 1832, John died in Leechburg, PA
              5. Peter George - B. 1834, died in Plum Creek Twp
              Served in the Civil War
              6. Margaret George - B. 1836
              7. Josiah George - B. 1838
              8. Samuel George - B. 1840, died in Leechburg
              9. Sarah George - B. 1842
              10. Catherine George - B. 1842
              11. Susanna George - B. 1844
              12. Lewis George - B. 1846, died in Plum Creek Twp
              Served in the Civil War

              Jacob Frantz George - B. 1830 ~ D. 1903

              Served in the Civil War
              Buried in South Bend Cemetery, Armstrong Co.
              Spouse: Eliza Jane Morgan - B. 1834 ~ D. 1904
              Buried in South Bend Cemetery, Armstrong Co
              Four Children:

                1. David Earhart George - B. 1860 ~ D. 1919
                Buried in South Bend Cemetery, Armstrong Co
                Spouse: Ida King - B. 1860 ~ D. 1905
                Buried in South Bend Cemetery, Armstrong Co.
                Daughter:

                  Eva George

                2. William Passement George - B. 3/16/1860 D. 4/12/1933
                Buried in South Bend Cemetery
                Twin of David Earhart George
                Spouse: Margaret - Buried in South Bend Cemetery

                3. Samuel Morgan George - B. 10/27/1854 D. 12/24/1903

                4. Louella George - B. 2/11/1857 D. 10/25/1931

                  Eva George - B. 6/17/1887 ~ D. 1957
                  Buried in South Bend Cemetery, Armstrong Co.
                  Spouse: Ira Glenn Weaver - B. 2/5/1877 ~ D. 1946
                  Married on June 19, 1915
                  Buried in South Bend Cemetery, Armstrong Co.
                  Four Children:

                    1. Ira George WEAVER b: 30 AUG 1916
                    2. William WEAVER b: 10 JAN 1918
                    3. Francis Jean WEAVER b: 26 OCT 1919
                    4. Bettie Josephine WEAVER b: 25 OCT 1921


            MIscellaneous George Item---

            Rebecca George

            Birth: ABT. 1829
            Died: in South Bend

            Father: John Cook George b: 4 SEP 1795 in Near Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
            Mother: Saloma Smith b: 1804
            Marriage 1 Silas King b: 16 MAY 1828 in South Bend