Matthias EPPELE
Birth:
Abt 1740
of York county, Pennsylvania
Death:
Aft 1795
possibly in Paridise Twp, York Co., Pennsylvania
Marriage:
Abt 1766
York, Pennsylvania
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
MARRIAGE DATE-PLACE:
York County, Pennsylvania; St. Matthews Luthern Church; FHL film #020499--Matthias'
marriage to Anna Maria Ritter. Marriage performed by Rev. C. F. Wildbahne.
CHILDREN:
Emmanual Reformed Church, Hanover, Pennsylvania. FHL film #20,499.
Matthias Eble and Christiana are listed as the parents of Maria Elizabeth Eble, born 19 Feb.
1771, baptized 21 April 1771. The witnesses are John Peter Ebele and Maria Elizabeth Kuntz.
In John Epley's (b. 1765) Revolutionary War Pension Record, FHL Film #970931 (Application
date 9 July 1834) he states that his father is Matthias Epley. The other children I have listed for
Matthias: Anna Margaretha, Jacob, Daniel, and Peter are NOT PROVEN. Much circumstantial
evidence points towards them being siblings of John, because they all migrate to N. Carolina
together as close neighbors and do several leagal transactions with each other.
PARENTS:
The will of John Epley, York County, Pennsylvania Wills, FHL #22133. States that his wife is
Rosina and their eldest son if Matthias and their youngest son is Hans Peter.
MILITARY SERVICE:
During the Revolutionary War private Matthias Epley (Epli) served several militia tours: Oct. 10,
1781-Dec. 10, 1781 in Captain Andrew Foreman's Co., guarding Convention prisoners at
Camp Security near Yor, and again Dec. 7, 1781-Feb. 7, 1782 in Captain John Wampler's Co.
These are probably the dates for John Epley's service as a substitute for his father Matthias.
Matthias Epley was drafted for the Revolutionary War but had his oldest son, John Epley serve
in his place. John was stationed three miles East of the town of York, PA. where he served his
fathers six month assignment, this was in the spring of 1782. At the end of this six month
period, Matthias Epley brought to the camp a George Leonard and persuaded his son, John
to serve three months in hi stead (I believe this George Leonard name is actually George
Leonard Epley, who appears to be related). John served a total of nine months of service as
a guard during the Revolutionary War. Archives, Service 6, Vol. 2, pg. 643, 649, 746, 815.
TAX LISTS:
Matthias is listed on the Tax Lists of Manheim Township, York County, PA. in 1771, 1779, 1780,
and 1790. In the 1779 Tax List it shows Matthias as owning no land, negros, or horses, but he
did own two cattle and was taxed $10. He is living next to his father John who owned 100 acres
and 7 cattle. In 1780 Matthias is listed with two cattle. The 1788 Tax List of Manheim Twp.
shows Matthias as owning 112 acres of land, no horses, two cows, no negros or grist mills.
CENSUS:
1790 Census of York County, Pennsylvania, Matthias Apley was listed as a resident of Manheim
Township. His house hold had two males over the age of 16 which included the head of the
family, two younger males under the age of 16, and two females including the head of the family.
In 1795 Matthias is listed as a resident in Paradise Township, York County, PA. but he does not
appear in the county in later census records.
LAND:
On feb. 2, 1788 there was a Sheriff's Sale of Matthias Apple's estate. Matthias apparently owed
Michael Zimmer a debt of 186 pounds and 19 shillings. In the document it states that sheriff
John Edie did "seize the estate of Matthias Apple and improvement and Tract of Land situated
in Manheim Township (York Co., PA) containing one hundred and thirty acres more or less
adjoining lands of George Apple, Samuel Wiltison and others." Source: FHL film 022106
book 2E, pg. 423.
OCCUPATION:
Matthias was a Yeoman as stated in the document of the Sheriff's Sale of estate for Matthias
Apple.
Christiana RIDDLE
Birth:
Abt 1746
of York, Pennsylvania
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
SPOUSE:
Emmanual Reformed Church, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania; FHL film #20,499 5061 pt 9.
Matthias Eppley and wife Christina are listed as the parents of daughter Maria Elizabeth Eppley
at Emmanuel Reformed Church, Hanover,York, Pennsylvania. Christina's father died by July 31,
1764, but only names his wife Margaret as administrator of his will. In Orphan Court records
Sept. 11, 1770 Dominicus' wife Margaret is remarried to Peter Stremmel and it names his
children, including Christina married to Matthias Epple.
PARENT-SIBLINGS:
In the Wills of York Co., Pa. there are letters of administration granted to Margaret Riddle for the
estate of Dominicus Riddle deceased, dated July 31, 1764; FHL film 0022131 pg. 25. In the
1790 Census of York County, PA. (under the Townships of Huntington, Manallen, Manheim, &
Tyrone) there is a David Riddle has two males over the age of 16 including the head of family,
and two males under the age of 16 years, one female including the head of family, and one slave.
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
Abt 1766
of York, Pennsylvania
Death:
Notes:
PARENTS-SPOUSE:
Information taken from book "Epley, our early ancestors" vol. 1, compiled by Glen Wm. Early.
It is only assumed that Margaret is the the daughter of Matthias Epley & Christina Riddle, so far
it's NOT PROVEN. But Margaret Epley marries Peter Shrum and they are found living near the
brothers John, Jacob, Peter, and Daniel. Another interesting fact is that if Christina Riddle's
mothers name is Anna Margaret.
NAME:
In the book "German Speaking People West of the Catawba River in North Carolina" by Lorena
Shell Eaker; it states her name is Maria Margaret Epley.
2
Maria Elizabeth EPLEY
Birth:
19 Feb 1771
York, Pennsylvania
Death:
Marr:
Notes:
BIRTH-BAPTISM-PARENTS:
Emmanual Reformed Church, Hanover, York County, Penn. FHL film #20,499 5061 pt 9.
3
Birth:
Abt 1772
York, Pennsylvania
Death:
Dec 1850
Logan County, Kentucky
Notes:
MARRIAGE DATE-PLACE:
Tryon & Lincoln Counties, North Carolina; Marriage Bonds. FHL book #975.678 V25b.
Jacob married Susanna Crisel, their marriage bond was dated Jan. 5, 1796 with
John Crysell as bondsman.
CHILDREN:
1810 Census Lincoln County, North Carolina. FHL #337913
1850 Census of Logan County, Kentucky.
DEATH:
Will for Jacob Epley written Dec.6, 1850 and probated Dec. 23, 1850 in Logan County,
Kentucky. Will Book H pg. 108-109.
OTHER SOURCES:
"History and Genealogy of the Descendants of Jacob Epley, the Pioneer Epley in America" by
Mrs. L. Gertrude Fryburg. Also "Epleys in York County, Pennsylvania" compiled by Francis
Davis Mcteer; printed in the Cetroit Society for Genealogical Research Magazine (43:3)
Spring, 1979.
RESIDENCE:
Jacob, Daniel, Peter Sr., and John move from York County, Pennsylvannia to Lincoln County,
North Carollina in the 1790's and were married there. Jacob moved his family from Lincoln
County, North Carolina to Logan County, Kentucky (near Russelville) between the years 1810
and 1820.
DECENDENT INFO:
John W. Epley, 6748 Magoun Ave., Hammond, Indiana 46324; a descendant of Jacob F. Epley.
David Batts, 3702 Balboa Place, Louisville, Kentucky 40229; a descendant of Jacob F. Epley.
4
Susanna EPLEY
Birth:
Abt 1773
of York, Pennsylvania
Death:
Marr:
Notes:
PARENTS-CHILDREN:
St. Matthews Church of Hanover, Pennsylvania lists the baptism of a child,
Rosina Eppli, illegitimate, born Dec. 12, 1791baptized Feb. 5, 1792, daughter of
Susanna Eppli. The Sponsors were Johannes Eppli and wife, Rosina.
Susanna is born too late to be the daughter of John & Rosina, but instead could be their
grandaughter. Another possibility is that she is the daughter of Matthias & Chistina. Christina
has a sister named Susanna. This is speculation and is not PROVEN
5
Birth:
Abt 1779
York, Pennsylvania
Death:
23 Apr 1877
Silver Creek, Burke County, North Carolina
Notes:
MARRIAGE DATE-PLACE:
Tryon & Lincoln Counties, North Carolina: Marriage Bonds. FHL book #975.678 V25b.
On March 27, 1801 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, Peter Eppley, with Henry Carpenter
as Bondsman was issued a Marriage Bond to marry Susannah Schrum. The bond was
issued three months after the birth of Peter and Susannah's first born child, Henry Epley.
Henry was born Dec. 26, 1800, as recorded in the Family Bible. Lincoln County, North Carolina
Bastardy Bonds and Records; Year 1800--(Male's name left blank on abstract) at the complaint
of Susanna Scrum.
CHILDREN:
1800 & 1810 Census Lincoln County, North Carolina. FHL #337913.
MARRIAGE-CHILDREN-PARENTS-SIBLINGS:
Book "Epley, our Early Ancestors" vol. 1; compiled by Glenn William Early.
BURIAL PLACE & DATE:
North Carolina Cemetery Inscriptions; film #882950.
MILITARY:
Served with the rank of Private in the War of 1812.
RESIDENCE:
Peter Sr., Jacob, Daniel, and John are all four listed as head of households on the 1810 Census
of Lincoln County, North Carolina. Shortly afterwards Peter moved his family to Burke County,
North Carolina where on Oct. 23, 1811 he bought 63 acres of land from Daniel Epley.
6
Birth:
Abt 1780
York, Pennsylvania
Death:
Aug 1845
Cannon County, Tennessee
Notes:
MARRIAGE DATE-PLACE:
Marriage Bonds of Tyron and Lincoln Counties, North Carolin, FHL book #975.678 V25b.
Their Marriage bond was dated March 10, 1800, with David Keebler as bondsman.
DEATH DATE:
Bible Records of John Epley son of Daniel & Katherine Epley.
DEATH/BURIAL:
Cemetery Records
Daniel Epley is buried in the Hopewell Cemetery on Summitville Road near Pocahontas Store
in Coffee County, Tennessee. His wife Catherine Kebbler is also probably buried there. Catherine
died on 12 March 183 according to the Epley family bible. The grave of Daniel Epley is unmarked. However, some years ago Hilary Parker found the markers of Daniel Epley, Betty Spangler and
Daniel Spangler in the woods near the cemetery. He remembers where they were standing many years ago (adjacent to the graves of his ancestors, Milly and John Swanger). Source: Jottie Epley,
Box 89, Ratliff City, Oklahoma. In the Coffee County, Tennessee Court Minutes Vol. 1, 1836-1841 a Daniel Eppley and Winnie Eppley vs. Alexander Grant in a motion to revoke letters of administration "this day the parties came, the Plaintiffs in their proper persons and the Defendents by his attorney
and after argument on both sides, it appeared to the satisfaction of the court that said motion in our need and that said Plaintiff pay all costs accrued in this case both in and for out-of-court, and that execution issue for the same". I believe this might over the administration of Daniel & Catherine Epley's death and administration of their estate? FHL film 0024623.
RESIDENCE:
Daniel, Jacob, and Peter Epley Sr., moved to Lincoln County, North Carolina in the 1790's and married there. John mentioned in his application for a Revolutionary War pension, that he, John moved to Lincoln County, North Carolina at age 27 (the year 1792). Daniel moved his family from Lincoln County to Burke County, North Carolina after the 1810 Census was taken. He sold 63 acres
of Burke County land to Peter Epley, Sr. on Oct. 23, 1811. He signed a petition for a road, April 28, 1812. Some time after this but before 1820 he moved from North Carolina because he is not on the 1820 Census for Burke County. He has a least 2 children (Polly & Daniel Jr.) being married in Greene County, Tennessee between the years of 1819 and 1823. The 1820 Census of Green County, Tenn. was destroyed so it will be necessary to look for them on land records. By the mid 1820's different members of his family are purchasing land in Warren County, Tennessee.
CHILDREN:
1800 & 1810 Census Lincoln County, North Carolina.
1830 Census Warren County, Tennessee; FHL #024539.
1840 Census Warren County, Tennessee
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Matthias Eppele - Christiana Riddle
Matthias Eppele
was born at of York county, Pennsylvania Abt 1740.
His parents were John Epley and Rosina .
He married Christiana Riddle Abt 1766 at York, Pennsylvania . Christiana Riddle was born at of York, Pennsylvania Abt 1746 daughter of Dominicus Riddle and Anna Margaret .
They were the parents of 6
children:
Anna Margaretha "Margaret" Epley
born Abt 1766.
Maria Elizabeth Epley
born 19 Feb 1771.
Jacob Fritz Epley
born Abt 1772.
Susanna Epley
born Abt 1773.
Peter Epley
born Abt 1779.
Daniel Epley
born Abt 1780.
Matthias Eppele died Aft 1795 at possibly in Paridise Twp, York Co., Pennsylvania .