Catherine Multer
F, b. 6 August 1811, d. 19 July 1896
Catherine was born at New York, USA, on 6 August 1811.1,2 She married John Joseph Berner (Barner).1,2 Catherine died on 19 July 1896 at age 84.3 Her body was interred at Charlotteville, Schoharie, New York, USA, at Charlotteville Town Cemetery.2
Family | John Joseph Berner (Barner) b. 14 Sep 1811, d. 15 Jun 1888 |
Citations
- [S1058] 1850 NY Delaware Co, Census, Harpersfield, 164, dwelling 116, family 127.
- [S567] Unknown author, Schoharie Co, NY, Cemetery Records, 7 volumes, copied and compiled by Gertrude A Barber, 1932 (found at the Seattle Public Library), 6:88, Charlottesville Cemetery: "Berner J J Sept 4 1811 June 15 1888; Catharine Multer w Aug 6 1811 July 19 1896."
- [S567] Unknown author, Schoharie Co, NY, Cemetery Records, 7 volumes, copied and compiled by Gertrude A Barber, 1932 (found at the Seattle Public Library).
Nancy Cornelia Barner
F, b. 31 August 1840
Father | William Madison Barner b. 19 Jan 1815, d. 24 Oct 1890 |
Mother | Catharine S Quick b. 12 Jan 1820, d. 16 Dec 1900 |
Nancy was born at Schoharie, New York, USA, on 31 August 1840.1,2 She was baptized at Union Dutch Reformed Church, Cobleskill, Schoharie, New York, USA, on 14 July 1845. Religion: (an unknown value).2
Citations
- [S1052] 1850 NY Census, Schoharie Co, Cobleskill, 224, dwelling 9, family 39.
- [S1079] Unknown author, Records of the German Reformed Church in New Rhinebeck, near Dorlach (or Sharon). Now the Reformed Church of Lawyersville, in the town of Cobleskill, Schoharie County, N.Y...., 197 [Record of the Union Reformed Dutch Church of Cobleskill] "1845 July 14, Wm. Madison Barney, Catharine Quick, Nancy Cornelia, born Augt. 31, 1840, [sponsors] Jeremiah & Nancy Barney, grandparents. Sponsors."
Catherine Barner1
F, b. 1813, d. 1841
Father | David I Barner b. 10 Sep 1784 |
Mother | Christina Kilmer b. 1796, d. b 1838 |
Catherine Barner Dings Family in America, 80
"PETER DINGS - (1806-1887) farmer and miller, for many years a resident of Schohaire County; m. Catherine Barner (1813-1841), dau. of David I. Barner (originally spelled "Berner") and Christina Kilmer, of Barnerville, Schoharie County, N. Y. Children:
Marha
David
One other d. in infancy
Second wife, Elizabeth Shank Drum (1810-1882), widow of Orvil Drum and mother of John Drum who m. Elizabeth Hiltz; Joseph Drum who m. Mary Garfield (niece of President James A. Garfield); Hirum Drum who d. of illness while serving in the army of the Civil War; Lorenzo Drum and George Drum. Children by second wife:
Luman
Truman.
In this Dings-Drum family there were six boys, sons and stepsons, who served as volunteers in the War of the Rebellion. Peter Dings was buried at Grand Island, Neb. He was energetic, loved children and was honest and kind. No greater praise is needed."
p. 85:
"Children of Peter Dings and Catherine Barner
Martha Dings (1831-1904) left motherless at the age of ten; lived with her grandfather, David I. Barner, of Barnerville, N.Y., until grown up ...
David Dings (1833-1907) left motherless at the age of seven, lived with his uncle, Joseph Barner, of Charlotteville, N.Y., until he gave up school and started ot learn the carpenter trade. ...
...
...David Dings made his first business venture in 1859, operating the mill for his grandfather, David I. Barner ..." Catherine was born in 1813.2 She married Peter Dings circa 1830. Child b 1831.3 Catherine died in 1841.2
"PETER DINGS - (1806-1887) farmer and miller, for many years a resident of Schohaire County; m. Catherine Barner (1813-1841), dau. of David I. Barner (originally spelled "Berner") and Christina Kilmer, of Barnerville, Schoharie County, N. Y. Children:
Marha
David
One other d. in infancy
Second wife, Elizabeth Shank Drum (1810-1882), widow of Orvil Drum and mother of John Drum who m. Elizabeth Hiltz; Joseph Drum who m. Mary Garfield (niece of President James A. Garfield); Hirum Drum who d. of illness while serving in the army of the Civil War; Lorenzo Drum and George Drum. Children by second wife:
Luman
Truman.
In this Dings-Drum family there were six boys, sons and stepsons, who served as volunteers in the War of the Rebellion. Peter Dings was buried at Grand Island, Neb. He was energetic, loved children and was honest and kind. No greater praise is needed."
p. 85:
"Children of Peter Dings and Catherine Barner
Martha Dings (1831-1904) left motherless at the age of ten; lived with her grandfather, David I. Barner, of Barnerville, N.Y., until grown up ...
David Dings (1833-1907) left motherless at the age of seven, lived with his uncle, Joseph Barner, of Charlotteville, N.Y., until he gave up school and started ot learn the carpenter trade. ...
...
...David Dings made his first business venture in 1859, operating the mill for his grandfather, David I. Barner ..." Catherine was born in 1813.2 She married Peter Dings circa 1830. Child b 1831.3 Catherine died in 1841.2
Family | Peter Dings b. 1806, d. 1887 |
Children |
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Peter Dings
M, b. 1806, d. 1887
Father | John A Dings |
Mother | Catarena (Kate) Couse |
Peter was born in 1806.1 He married Catherine Barner circa 1830. Child b 1831.2 He married Elizabeth (Drum) Shank circa 1842.1 Peter died in 1887.1 His body was interred at Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, USA.3
Family 1 | Catherine Barner b. 1813, d. 1841 |
Children |
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Family 2 | Elizabeth (Drum) Shank |
Children |
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Martha Dings1
F, b. 1831, d. 1904
Father | Peter Dings b. 1806, d. 1887 |
Mother | Catherine Barner b. 1813, d. 1841 |
Martha Dings Dings Family, 85:
"Children of Peter Dings and Catherine Barner
Martha Dings (1831-1904) left motherless at the age of ten; lived with her grandfather, David I. Barner, of Barnerville, N.Y., until grown up; m. Christopher Fitzmier (1829-1903), first husband, and lived at Kalamzaoo and Detroit, Mich. Children:
Frank
Mary Melissa
George
Minnie Louise
Charels Fred.
For second husband, Martha m. James Cox, of Princeton, Ill., and later moved to Missouri. Children:
Minnie May
(One d. in infancy).
David Dings (1833-1907) left motherless at the age of seven, lived with his uncle, Joseph Barner, of Charlotteville, N.Y...."
See census data at text for David I. Barner. She married Christopher Fitzmier.2 She married James Cox.2 Martha was born in 1831.1 Martha died in 1904.2
"Children of Peter Dings and Catherine Barner
Martha Dings (1831-1904) left motherless at the age of ten; lived with her grandfather, David I. Barner, of Barnerville, N.Y., until grown up; m. Christopher Fitzmier (1829-1903), first husband, and lived at Kalamzaoo and Detroit, Mich. Children:
Frank
Mary Melissa
George
Minnie Louise
Charels Fred.
For second husband, Martha m. James Cox, of Princeton, Ill., and later moved to Missouri. Children:
Minnie May
(One d. in infancy).
David Dings (1833-1907) left motherless at the age of seven, lived with his uncle, Joseph Barner, of Charlotteville, N.Y...."
See census data at text for David I. Barner. She married Christopher Fitzmier.2 She married James Cox.2 Martha was born in 1831.1 Martha died in 1904.2
Family | Christopher Fitzmier |
David Dings1,2
M, b. 1833, d. 1907
Father | Peter Dings b. 1806, d. 1887 |
Mother | Catherine Barner b. 1813, d. 1841 |
David Dings Dings Family, 85:
"Children of Peter Dings and Catherine Barner
Martha Dings (1831-1904) left motherless at the age of ten; lived with her grandfather, David I. Barner, of Barnerville, N.Y., until grown up ...
David Dings (1833-1907) left motherless at the age of seven, lived with his uncle, Joseph Barner, of Charlotteville, N.Y., until he gave up school and started ot learn the carpenter trade. Later he became a millwright and miller, merchand and manufacturer. At various times he operated or owned flour mills at Braymanville, Schoharie, Huntersland and Oak Hill, N.Y.
The rough pen sketch herewith, made from an old photograph, shows the mill property at Braymanville, (Howe Cave) N.Y., as teh writer remembers it many years ago. The place is over a century old. It was here that David Dings made his first business venture in 1859, operating the mill for his grandfather, David I. Barner, in connection with some kind of a partnership with his uncle, Nelson Eckerson ...
p. 87
...
In Connection with his mills at Huntersland, (Middleburgh, N.Y.) he conducted a general store, farm and public hall. (See Schoharie County Directory for 1872-3, by Hamilton Child, pages 113 and 184).
...
His war record reads: "Miller, married, age thirty-two; enlisted Sept. 3, 1864; volunteer from Schoharie Co., N.Y; served in Co. H., 91st Reg't; was in many important battles and did full service until honorably discharged on June 10, 1865, at the close of the war." In 1880 he moved from New York State to Nebraska, and lived at Grand Island for about nine years, where he was an honored member of Lyon Post, G.A.R. of that city. In 1889, he moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where he spent the remainder of his years. He m. Melissa Baker (1838-1913) dau. of Phineas Baker and Mary Ann Washburn, of Berne, Albany Co., N.Y.
..."
See text for John Joseph Barner for census info. He married Melissa Baker.3 David was born at New York, USA, in 1833.2,1 David died in 1907 at Milwaukee, WI.4
"Children of Peter Dings and Catherine Barner
Martha Dings (1831-1904) left motherless at the age of ten; lived with her grandfather, David I. Barner, of Barnerville, N.Y., until grown up ...
David Dings (1833-1907) left motherless at the age of seven, lived with his uncle, Joseph Barner, of Charlotteville, N.Y., until he gave up school and started ot learn the carpenter trade. Later he became a millwright and miller, merchand and manufacturer. At various times he operated or owned flour mills at Braymanville, Schoharie, Huntersland and Oak Hill, N.Y.
The rough pen sketch herewith, made from an old photograph, shows the mill property at Braymanville, (Howe Cave) N.Y., as teh writer remembers it many years ago. The place is over a century old. It was here that David Dings made his first business venture in 1859, operating the mill for his grandfather, David I. Barner, in connection with some kind of a partnership with his uncle, Nelson Eckerson ...
p. 87
...
In Connection with his mills at Huntersland, (Middleburgh, N.Y.) he conducted a general store, farm and public hall. (See Schoharie County Directory for 1872-3, by Hamilton Child, pages 113 and 184).
...
His war record reads: "Miller, married, age thirty-two; enlisted Sept. 3, 1864; volunteer from Schoharie Co., N.Y; served in Co. H., 91st Reg't; was in many important battles and did full service until honorably discharged on June 10, 1865, at the close of the war." In 1880 he moved from New York State to Nebraska, and lived at Grand Island for about nine years, where he was an honored member of Lyon Post, G.A.R. of that city. In 1889, he moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where he spent the remainder of his years. He m. Melissa Baker (1838-1913) dau. of Phineas Baker and Mary Ann Washburn, of Berne, Albany Co., N.Y.
..."
See text for John Joseph Barner for census info. He married Melissa Baker.3 David was born at New York, USA, in 1833.2,1 David died in 1907 at Milwaukee, WI.4
Family | Melissa Baker |
Citations
- [S1058] 1850 NY Delaware Co, Census, Harpersfield, 164, dwelling 116, family 127.
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 80, 85.
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 87.
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 85-7.
Melissa Baker
F
Melissa was born. She married David Dings.1
Family | David Dings b. 1833, d. 1907 |
Citations
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 87.
Elizabeth (Drum) Shank
F
Family 1 | Orvil Drum |
Family 2 | Peter Dings b. 1806, d. 1887 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 80.
Orvil Drum
M
Orvil was born. He married Elizabeth (Drum) Shank.1
Family | Elizabeth (Drum) Shank |
Citations
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 80.
Luman Dings
M, b. 1843
Father | Peter Dings b. 1806, d. 1887 |
Mother | Elizabeth (Drum) Shank |
Luman was born at near Cobleskill, Cobleskill, Schoharie, New York, USA, in 1843.1
Citations
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 88.
Truman Dings
M, b. 1845
Father | Peter Dings b. 1806, d. 1887 |
Mother | Elizabeth (Drum) Shank |
Truman was born at Huntersland, Schoharie, New York, USA, in 1845.1
Citations
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 88.
John A Dings
M
John was born. He married Catarena (Kate) Couse on 3 October 1797.1
Family | Catarena (Kate) Couse |
Child |
|
Citations
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 78-9.
Catarena (Kate) Couse
F
Catarena was born. She married John A Dings on 3 October 1797.1
Family | John A Dings |
Child |
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Citations
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 78-9.
Christopher Fitzmier
M
Christopher was born. He married Martha Dings.1
Family | Martha Dings b. 1831, d. 1904 |
Citations
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 85.
James Cox
M
James was born. He married Martha Dings.1
Family | Martha Dings b. 1831, d. 1904 |
Citations
- [S1059] Myron Dings, The Dings Family in America: Genealogy, Memoirs and Comments, 85.
Sally (?)
F, b. circa 1803
Family | Jeremiah (Jeremias) Barner b. 21 Aug 1801 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S1052] 1850 NY Census, Schoharie Co, Cobleskill, 217, dwelling 10, family 28.
Josiah Barner
M, b. circa 1832
Father | Jeremiah (Jeremias) Barner b. 21 Aug 1801 |
Mother | Sally (?) b. c 1803 |
Josiah was born circa 1832.1
Citations
- [S1052] 1850 NY Census, Schoharie Co, Cobleskill, 217, dwelling 10, family 28.
Hiram Barner
M, b. circa 1835
Father | Jeremiah (Jeremias) Barner b. 21 Aug 1801 |
Mother | Sally (?) b. c 1803 |
Hiram was born circa 1835.1
Citations
- [S1052] 1850 NY Census, Schoharie Co, Cobleskill, 217, dwelling 10, family 28.
?Joseph H Barner
M, b. circa 1818
Father | David I Barner b. 10 Sep 1784 |
Mother | Christina Kilmer b. 1796, d. b 1838 |
?Joseph H Barner See text for David I Barner for census data and evidence that Joseph H is a son of David I.
I am not convinced that Joseph H is a son of David I Barner because his son John Joseph also went by the name Joseph, apparently (that's how he is referred to in the Dings Family in America book). On the other hand, the 1850 census shows there to be a tight association between the Dings family and Joseph H Barner AND with John J Barner. ?Joseph was born circa 1818.1 He married Margaret (?). Child b ca 1847.1 ?Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the in 1850 Census at Harpersfield, Delaware, New York, USA.1
I am not convinced that Joseph H is a son of David I Barner because his son John Joseph also went by the name Joseph, apparently (that's how he is referred to in the Dings Family in America book). On the other hand, the 1850 census shows there to be a tight association between the Dings family and Joseph H Barner AND with John J Barner. ?Joseph was born circa 1818.1 He married Margaret (?). Child b ca 1847.1 ?Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the in 1850 Census at Harpersfield, Delaware, New York, USA.1
Family | Margaret (?) b. c 1832 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S1058] 1850 NY Delaware Co, Census, Harpersfield, 164, dwelling 122, family 133.
Margaret (?)
F, b. circa 1832
Family | ?Joseph H Barner b. c 1818 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S1058] 1850 NY Delaware Co, Census, Harpersfield, 164, dwelling 122, family 133.
Mary Barner
F, b. circa 1847
Father | ?Joseph H Barner b. c 1818 |
Mother | Margaret (?) b. c 1832 |
Mary was born circa 1847.1
Citations
- [S1058] 1850 NY Delaware Co, Census, Harpersfield, 164, dwelling 122, family 133.
Maria Barner
F, b. circa 1849
Father | ?Joseph H Barner b. c 1818 |
Mother | Margaret (?) b. c 1832 |
Maria was born circa 1849.1
Citations
- [S1058] 1850 NY Delaware Co, Census, Harpersfield, 164, dwelling 122, family 133.
George Schafer (Schaeffer, Shafer)1
M, b. circa 1780
George Schafer (Schaeffer, Shafer) Barber, Schoharie Wills, v 4, 44:
"p. 379 George Schafer of Cobleskill. Dated March 13, 1855. Probated Sept 5, 1859. Mentions: sons: David G., George H., Jacob G., Daniel, William, dau: Betsey wid of Abram Tator, Charity w Peter Siperly, granddaus: Elizabeth and Mary daus of Maria Barnet, decd, grandson: SilasN s of my dau Nancy Barnet decd, wife Elizabeth ... witnesses: William M Barner of Cobleskill ..."
1850 NY, Schoharie Co., Cobleskill, roll 596, p. 225, dwelling 27, family 58 (next door to David J Barner and family):
"George Shafer 70 M Farmer 5000 [presumably all b NY]
Elizabeth Shafer 67 F
Daniel " 33 M
Maria " 33 F
George 30 M
Margaret 30 F
Daniel Jr " 9 M
Nancy " 13 F
Warren " 6 M
Abel " 1 M
Betsy Barner 11 F"
It appears that son Daniel and his wife Maria are living with George and Elizabeth, also son George and wife Margaret. Daniel Jr surely belongs to Daniel and Maria, but the other children could be either Daniel's or George's. The fact that Nancy, Warren, and Abel are in numerical order but Daniel Jr is not, suggests that they are children of George. Betsy Barner is probably the Elizabeth Barner of the will, dau of Maria Shafer, deceased dau of George and Elizabeth. He married Elizabeth (?).1 George was born at New York, USA, circa 1780.2 George was listed as the head of a family on the in 1850 Census at Cobleskill, Schoharie, New York, USA.2 He made a will at Schoharie, New York, USA, on 13 March 1855.1 George's will was probated at Schoharie, New York, USA, on 5 September 1859.1
"p. 379 George Schafer of Cobleskill. Dated March 13, 1855. Probated Sept 5, 1859. Mentions: sons: David G., George H., Jacob G., Daniel, William, dau: Betsey wid of Abram Tator, Charity w Peter Siperly, granddaus: Elizabeth and Mary daus of Maria Barnet, decd, grandson: SilasN s of my dau Nancy Barnet decd, wife Elizabeth ... witnesses: William M Barner of Cobleskill ..."
1850 NY, Schoharie Co., Cobleskill, roll 596, p. 225, dwelling 27, family 58 (next door to David J Barner and family):
"George Shafer 70 M Farmer 5000 [presumably all b NY]
Elizabeth Shafer 67 F
Daniel " 33 M
Maria " 33 F
George 30 M
Margaret 30 F
Daniel Jr " 9 M
Nancy " 13 F
Warren " 6 M
Abel " 1 M
Betsy Barner 11 F"
It appears that son Daniel and his wife Maria are living with George and Elizabeth, also son George and wife Margaret. Daniel Jr surely belongs to Daniel and Maria, but the other children could be either Daniel's or George's. The fact that Nancy, Warren, and Abel are in numerical order but Daniel Jr is not, suggests that they are children of George. Betsy Barner is probably the Elizabeth Barner of the will, dau of Maria Shafer, deceased dau of George and Elizabeth. He married Elizabeth (?).1 George was born at New York, USA, circa 1780.2 George was listed as the head of a family on the in 1850 Census at Cobleskill, Schoharie, New York, USA.2 He made a will at Schoharie, New York, USA, on 13 March 1855.1 George's will was probated at Schoharie, New York, USA, on 5 September 1859.1
Family 1 | |
Child |
Family 2 | Elizabeth (?) b. c 1783 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S908] Unknown author, FHL Microfilms 860324-5, 5 vols, Abstracts of wills, letters of administration, letters of guardianship, of Schoharie County, New York, from 1795-1863, by Gertrude A Barber, includes cemetery listings, 4:44.
- [S1052] 1850 NY Census, Schoharie Co, Cobleskill, 225, dwelling 27, family 58.
Elizabeth (?)
F, b. circa 1783
Citations
- [S908] Unknown author, FHL Microfilms 860324-5, 5 vols, Abstracts of wills, letters of administration, letters of guardianship, of Schoharie County, New York, from 1795-1863, by Gertrude A Barber, includes cemetery listings, 4:44.
- [S1052] 1850 NY Census, Schoharie Co, Cobleskill, 225, dwelling 27, family 58.
David G Schafer (Schaeffer, Shafer)
M
Father | George Schafer (Schaeffer, Shafer) b. c 1780 |
Mother | Elizabeth (?) b. c 1783 |
David was born.1
Citations
- [S908] Unknown author, FHL Microfilms 860324-5, 5 vols, Abstracts of wills, letters of administration, letters of guardianship, of Schoharie County, New York, from 1795-1863, by Gertrude A Barber, includes cemetery listings, 4:44.