A Reconstruction of Michael Schoch (1733-1819) Line
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
This Chapter Has the Following Schoch Families
Also spelled Shoch and Shock
Michael Schoch or Johann Michael Schoch (1734 Lichtenau, Baden, Germany to 1814 Philadelphia County, Pa.) + Margaret Stoess or Maria Margaretta Stoss (1740 Lichtenau, Baden, Germany to 1814+ Pa.): Children (I) to (XI):
(I). Jacob Schoch (Jacob Frederick Schoch) 1758-1793?) + Margareta Sayler. Children (1) to (4):
(1). Margareta Schoch 1786, (2). Michael Schoch 1789-1792,(3). Johannes Schoch 1793-1795, (4). Joseph Schoch ~1791
(II). Unnamed Schoch 1760 – died 10 days
(III). Christina Schoch 1761 + Jacob Brenzbach
(IV). John Shoch (Johannes Schoch) 1763-1841 + Salome Gilbert (Maria Salome Gilbert) 1764-1828. Children include (1) to (2)
(1). Mary Schoch 1788, (2). Salome Schoch 1789, (3). Elizabeth Schoch 1792, Rebecca Schoch, (4) Col. Samuel Shoch 1797-1889, Dr. Jacob Bilbert Shoch 1805-1881.
(V). Henry Shoch (Henrich Schoch) 1766-1826 + Sarah Castor. Children (1) to (13):
(1). Rebecca Schoch 1789-1876 Iowa + Peter Brous, (2). Jacob Schoch 1791, (3). Henry R.
Shoch” 1792-1844 + Elizabeth Roberts, (4). Hannah Schoch 1794, (5). Elizabeth Schock 1795, (6). Isaac Schoch 1797, (7). Maria Schoch 1800, (8). Jonathan Schoch 1802, (9). William G. Schock 1804-1871, (10). Nicholas Schoch 1807, (11). David Schoch (1808-1891), (12). Edward Schoch (twin) 1811-1854, (13). Sarah Schoch (twin) 1811
(VI). Catharina Schoch 1768
(VII). Michael Schoch (Johann Michael Schoch) 1769-1820 + Margareth Blinn. Children: (1) to (8): (1). George Schoch 1795, (2). Samuel Schoch 1797, (3). John Schoch 1798-1799, (4). Jacob Schoch 1800, (5). James Schoch ~1810, (6). Harriett or Henrietta Schoch 1809, (7). Edwin Schoch and (8) Michael Schoch
(VIII). Matthias Schoch 1772-1795
(IX). George Schoch (Hans George Schoch) 1776-1854 +Catherine __. Children: (1) to (6): (1). Regina or Rachel Schoch 1802, (2). Rebecca Schoch 1805,(3). Joanna Schoch 1809, (4). Martha Schoch 1811, (5). Stephen Schoch 1813, (6). George Schoch, no date
(X). Nicholas Schoch 1779-1825 + Mary Yonker. Children: (1) to (6):
(1). Carl Schoch 1803, (2). Thomas Jefferson Schoch 1805, (3). Jacob W. Schoch 1807, (4). John Schoch 1809, (5). Robert Dodd Schoch 1813, (6). Louisa Schoch 1815.
(XI). Margaret Schoch (Catharina Margaret or Margarethe Schoch) 1780 + Gottlieb Meyer.
Also, there are several nearby Schochs (various spellings), relationship not understood: (1) Henry Shoch who married in 1794 to Elizabeth Folkrod Wittich, and son Henry F. Shoch (1802-1879 Phila.), tailor. (2). Henry Schoch (1766) + wife Christina of Northumberland County, Pa and Pickaway County, Ohio. See end of chapter for details.
Johann Michael Schoch, “Michael” (1734 to 1819) – 1st Generation
Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A Reconstruction
German name – Johann Michael Schoch; also, Hans Michael Schoch. Name used - “Michael Schoch.” Hans is short version of Johann. Wife is Margaretha.
Born possibly 21 February 1735 Lichtenau, Baden, German, with father named – Johannes Schoch and Mother – Margaretha Schoch. However, Philadelphia records indicate Michael Schoch was born 1733 or 1734.
Immigrated to America 1749
Married 3 January 1758 to Margaretha Stoess - German Lutheran Church, Philadelphia. Name listed as Stoess(in), but surname is “Stoss” or “Stoess.” See the Stoess chapter.
Occupation reported to be Shoemaker, also called Cordwainer.
Died: 9 September 1819, reported as a church record.
Parents: Father - Johannes Schoch. Mother – Margaretha __.
Surname is Schoch, but Shock, Shoch, Schock, and others appear. Several problems: (1) Surname sometimes was pronounced and later changed to Schock or Shock. (2) Poorly handwritten “k” and “h” sometimes appear similar in these records.
Book source: “Michael Schoch (1733-1819) of the Northern Liberties,” by Franklin Mousley, 1949, 175 pages; book not directly seen. A copy is reported at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. A review is found in Gene Rook’s Genes-Ballentine Ancestors, 2010 at rootsweb.ancestry.com. To find it, use Google and enter Mousley’s book title.
Problems with early Philadelphia German Church records: “(in)” is frequently used at the end of a female surname and frequently when a husband is not named. Michael Hogan* indicates the “(in)” is sometimes attached to a female’s surname during these years. In Germany, “en” sometimes were attached to the females surname and “er” to the male. For this reason, consider “Stoessin” to be “Stoess.” Also, marriages in Pennsylvania before 1885 usually weren’t recorded at court houses and came from church records, if they survived and can be found.
Researcher: James R. Murphy, planetmurphy.org. Last revision 18 January 2017.
* Emails courtesy Mike Hogan, 5 December 2016 and 4 January 2017.
Wife - Maria Magdalena Stoess, “Margaret” (1740 - 1814+)
Used the name “Margaret,” but Magdalena also used several times by Philadelphia Church which appears wrong.
Surname variation: Stoess, Stoss with two dots above “o.” See Stoess Chapter for more details.
Born: ~1740 from reported age 19 in 1759 St. Michael’s church record Philadelphia Exact date is 27 May 1740 as Maria Margaretha Stoss per Lichtenau, Baden birth record.
Immigrated 1752
Parents: Johannes Stoess (~1700 to >1764) + Catharina Schoch, daughter of Michael Schoch).
Brothers/Sisters: Jacob Stoess (1728), Maria Salome Stoess (~1740), Christina Stoess.
Details for Johann “Michael” Schoch (1734 to 1819) + Margaret Stoess
German Records
(consider) 1735 February 21 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Birth of Johann Michael Schoch. Father Johannes Schoch. Mother Margaretha Schoch. Baptism two days later.
Index states 1734, but original parish record clearly states 1735. Problem with 1735 is that Philadephia church records indicate his birth date closer to 1733. So do we have the right person? There is another listing for” Joh. Michael Schoch,” same dates, same parent’s names, but event parish is Scherzheim Muckenschoft, Baden with no reference page. Scherzheim and Muckenschoft are now part of the city of Lichtenau. By 1739, this family is clearly in Muckenschoft with the birth of Margaretha Schoch. Further research is needed to clarify the father - Johannes Schoch and his children.
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials 1502-1985, ancestry.com (138;139;39).
1740 May 27 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Birth of Maria Margaretha Stossin. Father Hans Stoser, mother Catharina Stosser (courtesy of Mary Ann Schaefer, email 3 January 2016.)
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials 1502-1985, ancestry.com (57, 58). Philadelphia church records clearly indicate Margaret was born in 1740, evidence confirming the correct person.
Immigration Records for “Michael” Schoch (1734 to 1819) + Margaret Stoess
1749 September 25: List of Foreigners Imported in the Ship Speedwell, Captain James Creagh, From Rotterdam. Qualified (for Oath of Allegiance) 25 September 1749: “Michael Schock,” Geo. Stoss, Senior and Junior, Hans Jacob Stoss.
Immigrants to Pennsylvania 1600’s-1800s, by Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc., CD #501
1749 October 10: Palatines, persons from Wirtemberg, Durlach, and Zweibrucken: (includes) Michel Schock. (ibid source)
Philadelphia County, Pa. Records for “Michael” Schoch (1734 to 1819) + Margaret Stoess
1755 November 30 – St. Michaels Lutheran Congregation, Philadelphia: “Hans Mich. Schoch,” 6 & 23. Six means number of years in country and 23 is his age.
“Pennsylvania and New Jersey Church and Town Records 1708-1985,” on ancestry.com
1756 - St. Michaels Lutheran Congregation, Philadelphia: Hans Mich. Schock, followed by unreadable comment.
“Pennsylvania and New Jersey Church and Town Records 1708-1985,” on ancestry.com
1758 January 3 – Philadelphia County: German Lutheran Church Records: Marriages by Pastor Handschuch, from Book 1: “3 January 1758, Hans Michael Schoch and Margaretha Stoess(in). Witnesses: Jacob Stoess, Johann Friedrich Bach, Johannes Sommer, and others.”
“German Lutheran Church at Philadelphia Records” – St. Michaels and Zion records are combined, by Robert Hall and F. Edward Wright, 2004: From DCD106 Philadelphia German Church Records, Colonial Roots. Most St. Michaels entries are from this book.
The Schochs used St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, established in 1743. One report states the church stood at the northeast corner of 5th Street and Apple Tree Alley. Apple Tree Alley no longer exists, but the church probably was northeast of today’s Philadelphia city center.
Northern Liberties became a township in 1771; a district in 1803, and was annexed by the City of Philadelphia in 1854. A few records suggest it became part of Philadelphia City earlier. Location is north or northeast of the city center.
1759 - St. Michaels Lutheran Congregation, Philadelphia: (First Listing)
“Johann Michael Schoch” 9 ½ years in country, no children numbered, age 25 ½, and rest can’t read. The following line has:
“Magdelena Schoch(in)” 6 ½ years in country, no children numbered, age 18 ½; followed by Johannes __ __ __ daughter.
There is a second church listing in 1759:
“Johann Michael Schoch,” 10 years in county, age 26, and rest unreadable. Following line is:
“Magdelena Schochin, 7 years in county, 1 child (number shared between Michael and Magdelena), and age 19. Adjacent to her name is “Stoess…_...Frankford.”
“Pennsylvania and New Jersey Church and Town Records 1708-1985,” on ancestry.com Has original photostats of St. Michael’s Parish congregation from 1755.
Suddenly, Margaret’s name becomes Magdelena. These Philadelphia records indicate Magdelena Schoch was born in or very close to the year 1740. There is a Lichtenau, Baden, Germany birth record for a Maria Magdalena Stoss; Father - Georg Stoss and Mother – Anna Catharina Stoss. This Maria Magdalena Stoss was born 27 October 1733 and baptized 29 October 1733. It appears the Philadelphia Church got Margaret’s name wrong.
1760 - St. Michaels Lutheran Congregation, Philadelphia:
Johann Michael Schoch, 10 ¾, age 27, __ Franckfurt or Franckford & rest unreadable. Following line is:
Magdalena Schochin, 7 ¾, 1 child (number shared between Michael and Magdelena), age 20.
1763 July 22 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Johann Georg., of Michael Stauch and Margaretha, b. 22 Juy 1763, bapt. 24 July 1763. Sponsors: Michael Wolff and wife Margaretha.
1767 Philadelphia County, Northern Liberties – East tax: Michael Shoss, 3 hourses 2.13.4, 3 cows 1.0.0.
(possibly) 1769 Northern Liberties (East): “Michael Shouf,” 3 horses, 3 cows, tax 2.13.4
(possibly) 1774 Northern Liberties (East): “Michael Shoff”, 3 horses, 3 cows, tax 3.0.0
Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, Volume 14, found online by going to Google, entering Pennsylvania Archives Wikipedia and using its portal.
Pennsylvania Archives books are in printed form and the original handwriting cannot be reviewed. However, this writer believes the “F” in Shouf and Shoff is a common but obsolete form of “F” which was used to denote a soft “s” or “ss.” This would make Shouf = Shouss, and Shoff = Shoss.
1777 September to 1778 June: There is British turmoil and occupation of Philadelphia and suburbs. At one time, British built military emplacements east-west through Northern Liberties. During the Revolution, Northern Liberties housed military barracks for Philadelphia. 1779 tax list for Northern Liberties -East did not survive.
(possibly) 1780 – Northern Liberties (East): Tax for Michael Shoff 4000, 23, 12.0.0 and for widow Bieves 40000, 23, 120.0.0 (placed together)
1782 – Northern Liberties (East), Philadelphia: “Michael Shuh”, valuation 142, tax 9.8. Associated with this is: Nicholas Waln’s est., valuation 1800, tax 11.11.0. Following this is Jacob Shuh. 1.5.0.
Proprietary, Supply, and State Tax Lists of the City and County of Philadelphia, 1782, by William Henry Egle, 1898, page 496.
1787 Northern Liberties (East), Philadelphia: “Michael Schock, valuation 140, tax 0.7.9. “Michael Shock” taxed 1787 for 1 chair (buggy?)…1.10.
Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration 1768-1810 on ancestry.com
1789 Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County: Michael Schoch, valuation 89…tax 0.5.2. Listed together with him “for Nicholas Walns Est”…160...4.14.3
Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration 1768-1810 on ancestry.com
1790 US Census for Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County: Michael Schock, 1 w. male 16+, 3 w. males under 16, 3w. females any age.
1797 July 21 – Lower Dublin, Philadelphia County: Will of Jacob Staes (Stoes/Stoess) mentions sister Margaret Schock who was still living. (book X/606).
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1819 on ancestry.com
1800 US Census for Northern Liberties –East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Michl Shock - 1 male and 1 female 45+, 2 males and 2 females 16-26, 1 female 10-16.
1810 US Census for Northern Liberties - East, Philadelphia: Michal Shock, 1 male and 1 female 45+
1814 October 14 – Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: “Michael Schoock,” Yeoman, Income of all estate to my wife, Margaret, and after her decease, to my daughter, Catharine, so long as she remains single, and at the decease of intermarriage of said daughter, I bequeath to my five sons, all my estate. Executors: Son - George Schoock, friend - Jacob Gilbert, of Philadelphia. Wit: John Rees, Jacob Walter. Probated 28 September 1819. (WB 7/65, from Franklin Mousley source/Gene Rooks)
Children of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess
Five Sons were alive when Michael wrote his 1814 will.
(1). Jacob Schoch (Jacob Frederick Schoch) 4 December 1758 to possibly 1793, son of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess. Jacob Schoch married. Margareta Sayler.
17 December 1758 – Phila. Lutheran Church: “Jacob Friederick, of Hans Michael Sehuck and Margaretha, b. 4 Dec. 1758, bapt. 17 Dec. 1758. Sponsors: Friederich Weiss and Christina Stoers(in), both single.” This printed church record is suspect; Sehuck should be Schoch and Stoers to be Stoess.
Philadelphia German Church Records on CD, DCD#106, Colonial Roots.
1777-1779 – Philadelphia City: Pvt. Jacob Shock, 4th Class, 5th Battalion, Capt. George Nice
Source: Gen. M/R Bk#1, page 39. Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File, Pennsylvania State Archives online.
1778 – Philadelphia City: Jacob Shock, 4th Class, Rank __, 5th Battalion, 2nd (Company?) – Capt. George Nice. Comments: “Called August 1778.” Duty: “Served his Tour”
Source: Gen. Ret. Bk, No. 1, p. 109, A (6) 1, p. 341. Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File, Pennsylvania State Archives online.
1780-1781 – Philadelphia City: Pvt. Jacob Shock, 1st class, under Lt. Col. Benjamin G. Eyre, 5th Battalion, 2nd Company of Capt. George Nice. Unit Muster Roll for the period.
Source: Records of the Comptroller General at D.P.R., Gen. M/R Bk#1, p. 96.
Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File, Pennsylvania State Archives online.
Lt. Col. Benjamin Eyre lived in Northern Liberties after the war.
1782 – Northern Liberties (East), Philadelphia: “Jacob Shuh”, tax 1.5.0. Preceeding him two spaces is (his father) Michael Shuh. (page 496). On page 501, in Northern Liberties is Beny’n Eyres’s Est.
Proprietary, Supply, and State Tax Lists of the City and County of Philadelhia, 1782, by William Henry Egle, 1898.
1785 December 7 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Married – Jacob Schoch and Margareta Sayler, both single.”
1786 September 4 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: “Margareta, of Jacob Schock and wife Margareta, b. 4 Sept. 1786, bapt 24 Sept. 1786. Sponsors - Michael Schock and wife Margareta.”
1787 – Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Tax for Jacob Shock: valuation 30, tax 1.5
1789 – Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Tax of Jacob Shock, Valuation: 30, tax 1.9
Pennsylvania Tax and Exoneration 1768-1801 on ancestry.com
1789 July 26 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: “Michael, of Jacob Schoch and wife Margareta, b. 26 July 1789, bapt. 9 August 1789. Sponsors: Michael Schoch and wife Margareta.” “Buried - 5 December 1792, Michael Schock, age 3 years and 4 months
1790 US Census of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Jacob Shock, 1 white male 16+, 1 white male less 16; 2 females any age
1793 September 18 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “Johannes, of Jacob Schoch and wife Margrethe, b. 18 September 1793, bapt. 6 October 1793. Sponsors: Michael Schock and wife Margrethe.” Buried “18 June 1795, Johann Schoch, age 1 year & 9 months.”
(questionable) 1793 October 13 – Phila. German Lutheran Churches: Died 13 October 1793 – Jacob Schoch.
This writer thinks the death record belongs here with elder Jacob Schoch, but is uncertain. With Jacob Schoch dead before father’s 1814 will, this leaves five sons living that year as mentioned in the will.
(questionable - 1810 US Census of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Margret Shokes 1 male and 1 female 10-16, 1 female 45+
Children age 10-16 could be Margareta Schoch but the male is unknown, unless Joseph is twice listed on census records.
Children of Jacob Schoch and Margareta Sayler
(1). Margareta Schoch (4 September 1786)
(2). Michael Schoch (26 July 1789 to ~5 December 1792)
(3). Johannes Schoch (18 September 1793 to 18 June 1795)
(4). (questionably) Joseph Schoch^ (if he exists)
Mousley is the only source for this Joseph Schoch, but gives his birth date as 1 July 1786. That can’t be since sister Margareta Schoch was born 4 September 1786. Joseph’s birth date is now in question. Mousley doesn’t mention any other brothers or sisters. There’s another Joseph Schoch to add to the confusion who has a baptism 18 April 1784 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Germantown. Parents were Andreas Schoch and wife Catharine.
Details for Joseph Schoch, but has he been correctly identified?
1810 US Census of Northern Liberties - West, Philadelphia: Joseph Shock, 2 males 0-10, 1 male and 1 female 16-26
1816 July 24 – Muster Roll: Fourth Company Frankford Volunteer Artillerists includes Privates – Henry Schoch, Jonathan Schoch, Joseph Schoch.
A History of Philadelphia with notice of Villages in the Vicinity, by Daniel Brown, 1839, page 33.
Pennsylvania Archives, various authors, 1907. Mentions date for muster roll.
(questionably) 1820 US Census of Northern Liberties, Ward 2, Phila. County: Joseph Scheuch, 1 male and 2 females 0-10; 1 male and 1 female 10-16; 1 male and 1 female 26-44.
(II). Unnamed Schoch (17 October 1760 to 27 October 1760), son of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess.
27 October 1760 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “burial – 27 October 1760, a son of Michael Schoch; 10 days old.”
(III). Christina Schoch (4 December 1761)
1761 December 4 – St. Michael’s, Philadelphia: Birth of Christina Schoch 4 December 1761, baptism 12 April 1762, Parents: Joh Michael Schoch and Margareta.
Pa. Birth and Christenings 1709-1950 index, familysearch.org.
1787 July 31 – Phila German Lutheran Churches: Married: “31 July 1787 Jacob Brenzbach and Christine Schoch, both single.”
(IV). John Shoch (Johannes Shoch) (27 December 1763 to 30 August 1841 at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa and buried Harrisburg Cemetery), son of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess. John Schoch married on 6 March 1787 Philadelphia County to Maria “Salome” Gilbert (17 April 1764 to 13 October 1828, Harrisburg, Pa. and buried same cemetery).
1763 December 27 - Philadelphia German Lutheran Church: “Johannes, of Michael Schoch and Magdalena, b. 27 December 1763, bapt. 22 June 1764. Sponsors: Johann Henrich Schiet and wife Christina.”
1764 April 17 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Maria Salome, of George Gilbert and wife Maria Salome, b. 17 April 1764, bapt. 13 May 1764. Sponsors: Jacob Stoss and wife Maria Salome.
1787 March 6 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Married “6 March 1787, Johannes Schoch and Maria Salome Gilbert, both single.” There is more detail on the Gilbert parents in the Stoess Chapter.
1787 August 13 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “Anne Maria of Henrich Meyer and wife Margaret, b. 13 August 1787, bapt 29 December 1787. Sponsors: Henrich Gerster and Maria Schoch.
1789 July 28 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Salome, of Johannes Schoch and wife Salome, b. 28, July 1789, bapt. 23 August 1789. Sponsors: Georg Gilbert and __ Burger.”
1792 January 20 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Elizabeth, of Johann Schoch and wife Salome, b. 20 January 1792, bapt. 26 February 1792. Sponsors: Jacob Schoch and wife
1795 Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania: The Evangelical Lutheran Church – the first record in their oldest church book is by the Rev. Henry Mueller in 1795 and church founders are considered to include John Shoch.
Annals of Harrisburg, Comprising Memoirs, Incidents and Statistics from the Period of Its First Settlement, Volume 74, Mrs. Lulu Frances (Morgan) Black, 1906
1798 – Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania: Burgesses Borough of Harrisburg includes the names of Michael Kapp, Stacy Potts. Assistants – Henry Burner, John Gillum, John Shoch, George Whitehill.
Notes and Queries, Historical Biographical and Genealogical, Relating chiefly to Interior Pennsylvania, William Henry Egle, 1896, page 39.
1800 and 1810 US census of Harrisburg, Dauphin County Pa: In 1800, John Shoch with a total of 12 persons in household. In 1810, John Shoch had a total of 14 white and 1 free colored persons.
1806 Harrisburg, Dauphin County: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania…making a turnpike road from Harrisburg through Lewistown and Huntingdon to Pittsburg. The following persons, (about 75) including John Shoch of Dauphin County, are hereby appointed commissioners to do and perform the duties….
Pennsylvania Session Laws, Acts of the General Assembly of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania passed in 1806, published 1807, page 49.
1808/09 – Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa: In the years 1808-09, an almost certain prospect of Harris burg becoming the seat of Government of Pennsylvania…. A survey of Market Square was ordered in 1810. The town council, then controlling all municipal affairs, was composed of Robert Harris, Esq, Col. George Ziegler, Mr. Christian Kunkel, Mr. John Shoch with 5 more.
Notes and Queries: Chiefly Relating to Interior Pennsylvania, Volume 2, William Henry Egle, 1891, page 308
Undated: The “Sheaf of Wheat” at the north corner of Front and Market Street…is where John Shoch occupied a house for some years and then built the double brick house adjoining on Front Street. After the removal of the State Government to Harrisburg, many of the members of the Legislature boarded with Mr. Shoch (who became an inn keeper).
Notes and Queries: Chiefly Relating to Interior Pennsylvania, Volume 2, William Henry Egle, 1891, page 122
1810 March 24 - Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa: At an election held on Friday, the 16th for borough officers …Councilmen included John Shoch.
Annals of Harrisburg, Comprising Memoirs, Incidents and Statistics from the Period of Its First Settlement, Volume 74, Mrs. Lulu Frances (Morgan) Black, 1906,
1814 Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa: Harrisburg Bank secured a charter in May 1814; first board of directors included John Shoch, an” innkeeper.” Shoch remained a director for 28 years.
Harrisburg Industrializes: The Coming of Factories to an American Community, by Gerald G. Eggert, 2009, pages 31 and 39.
1814 Harrisburg, Dauphin County: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania…to incorporate a company for making a canal and lock navigation of the waters of the river Susquehanna near Harrisburg…. That John Shoch (and eleven others) be appointed commissioners….
Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1813 Session Laws, page 132.
1820 US Census of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa: John Shoch, 1 male and 1 female 0-9, 2 males 10-15, 1 male and 2 females 16-25, 3 males 26-44, 1 male and 1 female 45+, 1 free colored person.
1830 US Census of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa: John Schock, 2 males and 1 female 0-<5; 1 male and 1 female 15-19, 3 males and 2 females 20-29, 1 male 60-69, 1 colored male 55-99.
1840 US Census of Harrisburg North Ward, Dauphin County, Pa: John Shoch 1 male 70-79, 1 female 50-59, 1 female 20-29.
Children of John Schoch and Maria Salome Gilbert
(1). Mary Shoch (1 April 1788** to 4 August 1855^^), married John Geiger (1763-1841).* ^^
(2). Salome Schoch (28 July 1789^). Nothing more known and findagrave.com doesn’t mention her. Could it be that Salome Schoch is named (Maria or Mary) Salome Schoch as her mother was? If so, birth dates are a problem.
(3). Elizabeth Schoch (20 January 1792^ to 14 May 1815^^), “daughter of John and Salome” Shoch,” married __ McMullen. ^^
(4). Rebecca Shoch (__ to 21 July 1811^^),”daughter of John and Salome Shoch” per gravestone, married __ Adams. ^^
(5). Col. Samuel Shoch (29 May 1797 Harrisburg to 24 May 1889 Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa. In War of 1812-1814. Lawyer and politician in Pa. Married 1st to 1842 to Hannah Evans (died 1850), and 2nd to Anna Barber (1823 to 1909). An extensive write-up can found on findagrave.com.
(6). Dr. Jacob Gilbert Shoch (13 February 1805 Harrisburg to 8 July 1881, Roseville, Essex County, New Jersey. Married Ann Maria Jacobs (1808 to 1900).
* Daughters of the American Revolution, Lineage Book, Volume 11, page 224
** Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, William Henry Egle, Adolphus s. Dudley, Harry L. Huber, Rebecca H. Schively, J.J. Runk 1896. Source not seen except for snippet.
^ Birth per Philadelphia German Lutheran Records
^^ findagrave.com and buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, Dauphin County, Pa.
(V). Henry Shoch (Henrich Schoch) 5 May 1766 to 1826 - 2nd Generation – son of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess. Henry Schoch married Sarah Castor.
Born: 1766 May 5 - Philadelphia County: Henrich Schock, parents - Michael and Margareth Schoch. Baptized 1766 at St Michael’s Zion – Philadelphia;
Given a middle initial “E” by Mousely, but can’t find an original source
Married Sarah Castor about early 1789
Occupation: noted as a farmer in 1820 census.
Died (reported) 11 February 1826 at Frankford, Philadelphia County, Pa. (from familysearch.org pedigree) and buried in Frankford Presbyterian Churchyard Cemetery (per Mousely). Grave stone marker reported to state: “Henry Schoch, departed life 11 February 1826 in the 60th year of his age.”
Will or estate administration: not yet found, Parents: Hans “Michael” Schoch and Margaretha Stoess.
Spelling: Schoch is most correct, but Shoch is commonly used in later years. Also, Schock and Shock.
Beware that there are several other Henry Schochs (various spellings) who cause confusion. One is Henry Schoch (1766 Pennsylvania to 1856 Pickaway County, Ohio). Yes, his birth year is also 1766. This Henry Schoch married Christina __ and has some Northumberland County, Pa records. Another is Henry Schroch/Shock/Schoch (various spellings), a manufacturer, from Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County, Pa., who married Susan __. Possibly this might be Capt. Henry Shouch, Philadelphia, in the War of 1812-1814. There are also 3 different wills stating an “Elizabeth” married Henry Shoch – see end of this chapter.
Sarah Castor – wife of Henry Schoch (1766 to 1826)
Surname “Castor” is an American variation of “Gerster,” a Swiss name.
Born: 11 April 1771 per Germantown Reformed Church records
Died:
Parents: Jacob Gerster/Castor (1742 Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pa to 1815) + his 1st wife Sophia Rorer (April 1753 to 9 May 1796 per Germantown Reformed Church as Jacob Gerster) of Oxford Township, Philadelphia County; their marriage 10 January 1766 at Gloria Dei Church (“Old Swedes,” as” Jacob Caster” and “Sophy Bore”)
Grandparents: Johann or Hans George Gerster/Castor (1710 to 24 December 1797*) of Switzerland and his marriage to Eva __. “George Castor” is buried at Frankford Presbyterian – gravestone gives age as 87 years, 9 months, 3 weeks and 5 days implying his birthday was 28 March or 1 February 1710.*
“The Castor Family of Pennsylvania” by Henry A. J. Castor, 1910, which can be found free online.
*information courtesy Mike Hogan, email 22 July 2014.
Details for Henry and Sarah Castor Schoch
1766 May 5 – German Lutheran Church Records, Philadelphia County: “Henrich, of Michael Schoch and wife Margreth, b. 5 May 1766, bapt. 25 May 1766. Sponsors Henrich Schrad? and wife Christina”
1771 July 16 – Germantown Reform Church: Birth of Sarah, daughter of Jacob Gerster and Sophia, b. 11 April 1771, bapt. 16 July 1771. Spon: __
1786 Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County: Tax for “Henry Shoch – Gardner.” 3 horses, 2 cows.
Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration 1768-1801, on ancestry.com
1790 US Census for Oxford Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Henry Shock - 1 white person 16 or over; 2 white females any age; total 3 persons. Oxford Township has also Jacob Castor 1-3-5, and 3 Folkrodes.
This fits our subject, Henry Schoch and his wife Sarah. They have their 1st child, Rebecca Schouch, born 31 December 1789.
1792 October 20 - Germantown Reformed Church, Philadelphia County: “Henry, son of Henry Schoch and Sarah, B. October 20, 1792, bapt. October 21, 1792. Spon: Michael Schoch and Margaret.”
CD5166, Church Records: Selected Areas of Pennsylvania 1600s to 1800s, Colonial Roots; also DCD106 as noted above.
1798 – Philadelphia County, Pa., Northern Liberties, East: Tax - Henry Scoch in stone house 35x38, owned by Nicholus Waln. Nearby is Michael Schoch, house owned by Nicholus Waln with notation “Germ(town) Cross Road.
1800 US Census for Northern Liberties - East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Henry Shock - 1 male 26-44 (1774-1756); 3 males and 3 females 0-<10; 1 female 26-44, 1 female 16-25; 1 female 10-15; Total 10 household members. On next page is Michl Shock - 1 male and 1 female 45+, 2 males and 2 females 16-26, 1 female 10-16.
Notice that Henry Schoch and wife Sarah have 3 sons and 3 daughters born before October 1810. The two older females are unknown relationships.
1810 US Census for Frankford, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Henry Schoch - 1 male 26-44 (1766-1784), 1 female 45+; 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 2 males and 1 female 0-<10. Total 7 household members.
Frankfort village started in 1682 and was part of Oxford Township; incorporated as a borough in 1800, and annexed by the City of Philadelphia in 1854. Location is in upper northeast City of Philadelphia.
1815 February 11 - Oxford Township, Philadelphia County: Will abstract of Jacob Castor of Oxford Township, Philadelphia County, yeoman. Bequeath to my wife Catherine my dwelling house and plantation with appurtences, excepting __, situate in Oxford Township. Also, two horses, one cart, one __, one wagon, two ploughs, one 1 __, one culling box and sufficient __ for farming…for the term of three years. To my executors, $50 each. Also, use of one bed and bedding, one cow, 1 table, and all my kitchen furniture, $400, all the grain and other produce of my farm (excepting three tons of hay), three hogs. After my wife’s decease, the same be divided amongst my several children.
In consideration of my; three sons Henry, Jacob, John, subject to my control three years longer than my daughters by legal age, bequeath to each to my sons Henry, Jacob, children of my son John the sum of $200.
Bequeath to my sons Isaac and George the sum of $200.
Bequeath unto my daughter Catherine one cow, one bed, bedding, __, chairs, one tables, and one small spinning wheel.
Bequeath to my children 1/11 share – to son _ (cut off), to son Jacob, to daughter Sarah now the wife of Henry Schock, Elizabeth now the wife of Jonathan Magaregell, Hannah now the wife of John (cut off), Mary now the wife of Jacob Lutz, and Catherine above mentioned.
Bequeath 1/1/ share to __ now the wife of William Gray, or if William Gray survives my daughter, then to her children.
Nominate and appoint my; son Jacob and my sons-in-law Jonathan Magargell and John Deckart Executors of my will. Dated 11 February 1815. (Signed) Jacob Castor (seal). Witnesses: John Defrefontaine, George Fox, William Keller. Entered 28 February 1815. WB5/#22 with my note of #~450)
1820 US census of Frankford, Philadelphia County: Henry Schoch, farmer – 1 male and 1 female 45+ (before 1775), 1 male 26-44, 1 female 16-25, 2 males >10.
1830 US Census of Frankford, Philadelphia County – there are two Henry Shock/Shoch, one of which has a female 60-69 (1761-1770), with oldest males being less than 40 (1790-1800) in one and less than age 30 in the other. Henry Schoch is now dead.
Children of Henry and Sarah Castor Schoch
Birth Dates from Castor Records
Information source: “The Castor Family of Pennsylvania” by Henry A. J. Castor, 1910, found online. The following is a “transcript from Bible record (names, birth dates, age lived only) furnished by Louisa Sayre (i\Irs. Thomas) and Mrs. Annie Dempsey,” as mentioned in the Castor book. (Page 40/41). #242. Sarah Castor, 2nd daughter of Jacob Castor, No. 6, married Henry Shoch. Issue of (Henry Schoch and Sarah Castor – 13 children): Note – ages died in Castor book are inaccurate. Bible record spelled surname Shoch, but both spellings prevail.
(1). Rebecca Schoch (31 December 1789 to 28 June 1876 Iowa. See Brous chapter.
(2). Jacob Schoch, (14 April 1791, to age 76 per Castor Bible). One candidate:
(1). Jacob Schock who moved to Michigan. Mike Hogan adds: “The 1870 census shows him living with Josephus and his family in Michigan at age 79 and he appears to have died there in 1877 at age 86.” *
* Michael Hogan, email courtesy 7/23/2014.
1791 April 14 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: “Jacob, of Heinrich Schoch and wife Sophia (correction, original shows “Sara” *), b. 7 April 1791, bap. 17 August 1791. Sponsors: Jacob Gerster and wife Sophia. Gerster is the original Swiss surname, now Castor.
Philadelphia German Church Records CD, DCD106, Colonial Roots.
* from Michael T. Hogan, email courtesy 26 July 2014.
(possibly) 1830 US Census of Lenawee, Michigan Territory: Jacob C. Schoch, 1 male 0-5; 1 female 20-29; 1 male 30-40
(possibly) 1850 US Census of Frenchtown, Monroe County Michigan” Jacob Schock 59 Pa, laborer; Lydia Schock 48 NY; children all born Michigan: Josephus Schock 21; Sylvester Schock 19; Aaron Schock 16; Henry Schock 15; William Schock 15; Jane Schock 13; Louisa Schock 12; Adeline Schock 10.
(possibly) 1860 US Census of Exeter, Monroe County, Michigan: Jacob Shock 69, Pa., Lydia Shock 58 Pa; Aaron Shock 27 Pa.
(possibly) 1870 US Census of Exeter Township, Monroe County, Michigan: Josephus Shock 39, Lucy Shock 25; Sylvester Shock 9; Herbert Shock 3; Harry Shock 1, Jacob Shock 79 Pa; Lydia Shock 69 NY.
Children of Jacob Schoch and wife Lydia ___, per census records
(i). Josephus Shoch (1828/29)
(ii). Sylvester Schock (1830/31)
(iii). Aaron Schock (1833/34)
(iv). Henry Schock (1834/35), twin?
(v). William Schock (1834/35), twin?
(vi). Jane Schock (1836/37)
(vii). Louisa Schock (1837/38)
(viii). Adeline Schock (1839/40)
(3). Henry R. Shoch, (Oct. 20, 1792 to 20 April 1844, buried at North Cedar Hills Cemetery, Philadelphia) + Elizabeth Roberts (1798 to 15 August 1875, buried at North Cedar Hills Cemetery, Philadelphia). Spelling of Henry’s middle name is uncertain – Rohr, Roher, Rohrer, or possibly Roehrer, his grandmother’s maiden name. He married 17 August 1808 Philadelphia County to Elizabeth Roberts.
1792 October 20 – Germantown Reformed Church, Philadelphia: “Henry, son of Henry Schoch and Sarah, b. October 20, 1792, bapt. 21 October 1792. Spon: Michael Schoch and wife: Margaret.”
1816 July 24 – Muster Roll: Fourth Company Frankford Volunteer Artillerists includes Privates – Henry Schoch, Jonathan Schoch, Joseph Schoch.
A History of Philadelphia with notice of Villages in the Vicinity, by Daniel Brown, 1839, page 33.
Pennsylvania Archives, various authors, 1907. Mentions date for muster roll.
1850 U.S. Census of Frankfort, Philadelphia County: Elizabeth Shoch 50, Lewis Shoch 20, Leah Shoch 15, Joseph Shoch 10, Emma Shoch 9, Mary Shock 29, Adalade Shoch 4, Henry Shoch 2.
1860 US Census of Philadelphia City: Elizabeth Shoch 60, Joseph Shoch 21 – coach maker
1866 March 30 – Philadelphia: Widow’s War of 1812 Pension application was submitted by Elizabeth Schoch, resident of Philadelphia. Husband, Henry Shoch served as a Private in company _ under Captain Bela Badger, Regiment Pa. Volunteer Artillery, with Colonel Andrew M. Prevost, commanding. He volunteered September 1814 for the term of three months at Frankfort and was formally discharged 3 January 1815 at Philadelphia. Henry Schoch married at Philadelphia on 17 August 1808 to Elizabeth Roberts. Henry Schoch died 20 April 1844. Conrad Fries and Robert N. Shalleross, both of Frankford, Philadelphia County, declared the information to be correct.
Pennsylvania War of 1812 Pensions 1866-1879, on ancestry.com
1870 US Census Philadelphia City, Ward 23, Dist. 10: Elizabeth Shuck 71, Jos. C. Shuck 30, Elizabeth Shuck 29
Children of Henry R. Shoch and wife Elizabeth Roberts
(i). James Ray Shoch (9 December 1815 to 17 August 1879 and buried a Laurel Hill Cemetery*). Middle initial may be different.
* Phila. Pa. Death Certificate’s Index, ancestry.com; death date same as Mousley
(ii). Nathan Roberts Shoch (29 September 1819 to 26 October 1905 * and buried at North Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia per findagrave.com). Mousley differed with the birth date being 24 December 1817.
(iii). Sarah Ann Shoch (13 October 1821)
(iv). Henry Lafayette Shoch (29 September 1824 to 24 December 1891*)
(v). Mary R. Shoch (19 August 1826)
(vi). Elizabeth Shoch (29 September 1828)
(vii). Lewis Shoch (27 February 1831)
(viii). Maria Edith Shoch (18 March 1833)
(ix). Leah Shoch (9 January 1835)
(x). Joseph Castor Shoch (30 March1839 to 1913*)
(xi). Emma Catherine Shoch (30 November 1840)
* Buried at North Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia
(4). Hannah Schoch, b. Nov. 20, 1794, d. age 73
(5). Elizabeth Schoch, b. 24 December 1795, d. age 72
(6). Isaac Schoch, b. Dec. 25, 1797 Philadelphia County to 8 July 1887 City of Philadelphia, Pa. Isaac Schoch was a shoe maker and married Hannah __ (~1800 to 24 December 1880 Philadelphia City *)
Philadelphia, Pa. Death Certificates Index 1803-1915, ancestry.com
1830 US Census of Frankford, Philadelphia County: Isaac Schoch, 1 female 5-9; 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 30-40
1840 US Census of Frankford, Philadelphia County: Isaac Schoch, 1 female 0-5; 1 male 5-9; 1 male 20-29, 1 female 30-39, 1 male 40-49; engaged in manufacture or trade
1850 US Census of Frankford, Philadelphia County: Isaac Shock 52 Pa., cordwainer, Hannah Shock 49 Pa, Hannah Jane Shock 4 Pa, Albert Caskey 19 Pa. - cordwainer, Emiline Caskey 14. Pa.
1870 US Census of Camden, Gloucester County, New Jersey: Isaac Shoch, 21, Pa., shoemaker, Hannah Shoch 70 Pa., Hannah Thompson 8 NJ.
1880 US Census of Philadelphia City, Pa: Isaac Shoch 82 Pa., shoemaker, Hannah Shoch 81 wife, Isaac Thomas 11 (male), nephew.
(probably) 1887 July 8 – Philadelphia City, Pa: Issac Shoch, birth date about 1797 Philadelphia County, died 8 July 1887, Phila, Phila Co., age 90, buried 10 July 1887 at Odd Fellows, Occupation – shoe maker, Last address – 17th and Tioga, Ward 27. Widowed.
Children of Isaac Schoch and wife Hannah __, per census records
Possibly another family is living with them in earlier years.
(i). Hannah Jane Schoch (1845/46).
(7). Maria Schoch, b. Oct. 8 1800. Died age 67 according to Castor record.
(8). Jonathan Schoch, b. Dec. 17, 1802, died age 65 per Castor record. Cannot trace.
(9). William G. Shoch, (11 November 1804 and died age 63 per Castor Bible record). Mike Hogan corrects this: There is a “death record for William G. Schoch from the Frankford Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church states he died in June 1871.” * William Schock married Mary __ (~1806/07 to 1871+).
* From Michael Hogan, email courtesy 22 July 2014.
1840 US Census of Philadelphia County, Frankford: William Schoch; 1 female 0-5; 1 male and 1 female 5-9; 1 male 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.
1850 US Census of Philadelphia County, Frankford: William Shoch 45, “tanner & courrier,” Mary Shoch 44, Henry Shoch 17 - courrier, Louisa Shoch 14, Mary Shoch 12, Anna Shoch 9, Elvira Shoch 6.
1860 US Census of Philadelphia, Ward 23, Precinct 5; Wm. G. Shoch 55, occupation can’t read, Mary M. Shoch 52, Mary S. 22 milliner, Anna 18, Elvira 15.
1870 US Census of Philadelphia, Ward 23, District 76: William Schoch 65, tanner and courier, Mary Schoch 63, Anne Schoch 28 - tailor.
1871 June 16 – Frankford Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church membership record: William G. Schoch, Mary Schoch, Annie E. Schoch. Notation after William’s name, “died 16 June 1871.”
Pa. and NJ Church and town Records, ancestry.com
Children of William G. and Mary M. Schoch, per census records: (i) to (vi)
(i). male, name not known (1825-1830)
(ii). Henry Shoch (1832/33)
(iii). Louisa Shoch (1835/36)
(iv). Mary S. Shoch (1837/38)
(v). Anna E. Shoch (1840/42)
(vi). Elvira Shoch (1843/44)
(10). Nicholas Schoch, b. Feb. 23, 1807, died age 61 per Castor record.
1820 US Census of Philadelphia County, Northern Liberties, unincorporated portion: Nicholas Schoch, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 26-44. Four persons engaged in agriculture.
(11). David B. Schoch (24 October 1808 and died age 59 per Castor Bible record). NJ Deaths and Burials index states gravestone inscription says 23 June 1891. *
* From Michael Hogan, email courtesy 22 July 2014.
1850 US Census of Greenwich, Gloucester County, New Jersey: David Schoch 42 Pa, Ann Schoch 39 NJ, W. Elizabeth Schoch 18 NJ, Caroline Schoch 12 NJ, Maria Schoch 10 NJ, Anna Schoch 8 NJ, Mary Frances Schoch 5 NJ, William E. Schoch 1 NJ.
1860 US. Census Manta, Gloucester County, NJ: David Schock 51, farmer, Ann Schock 49, Sarah Schock 30, Carolina Schock 21, Maria Schock 18; Anna Schock 16, Mary F. Schock 15, William Schock 11, Eleanor Schock 8, Ephraim Schock 8, Amanda Schock 4.
1870 US Census of Mantua, Gloucester County, N.J. (p.o. Barnsboro): David Schoch 61, Pa. Stonemason, Ann Schoch 58 NJ, All children born NJ: William E. Schoch 21 stone mason, Ellonara Schoch 19, Ephraim Schoch 19, Amanda Schoch 14, John H. Schoch 11; Ester Schoch 10.
1880 US. Census of Mantua, Gloucester County, NJ: David B . Schoch 71 – stone mason, Ann Schoch 68, Ella Schoch 27, Ester S. Schoch 19.
Children of David B. Schoch and wife Ann, per census records
(i). Elizabeth Schoch (1831/22)
(ii). Caroline Schoch (1837/39)
(iii). Maria Schoch (1841/42)
(iv). Anna Schoch (1843/44)
(v). Mary Francis Schoch (1844/45)
(vi). William E. Schoch (1848/49)
(vii). Eleanor Schoch (1850/52)
(viii). Ephraim Schoch (1850/52)
(ix). Amanda Schoch (1855/56)
(x). John H. Schoch (1858/59)
(xi). Ester S. Schoch (1860/61)
(12). Rev. Edward Schoch (1 June 1811 and died age 66 per Castor record). NJ Deaths and Burials Index 1798-1971, indicates he died 2 July 1854. * Edward Schoch was a Methodist
* From Michael Hogan, email courtesy 22 July 2014.
1840 US Census of Philadelphia County, Frankford: Edward Schoch 1 male and 1 female 0-5, 1 female 20-30, 1 male 30-40.
1850 US Census of Pittsgrove, Salem County, New Jersey: Edward Schoch 39, Pa, Methodist Clergy, Catharine Schoch 39 Pa, Sarah Schoch 13 Pa, David Schoch 10 Pa, Emma R. Schoch 8 NJ, Malissa Schoch 6 NJ, Mary J. 3 NJ.
1860 US Census of Clayton, Gloucester County, NJ, post office Muilica Hill:
Ephrim S. Jones 26 – Glassblower, Rebecca Jones 25, Albert Jones 5/12
Catherine Schoch 47 Pa, Sarah Schoch 22, David Schoch 20 laborer, Emma Schoch 17 NJ
Richard Sheldon 27 – glassblower, Alina M. Sheldon 6/12
(following Sheldon is) Mary J. Schock 12, Jas. T. Schock 8
Amos Morgan 22
Children of Rev. Edward Schoch and wife Catharine ___, per census records
(i). Sarah Schoch (1836/37)
(ii). David Schoch (1839/40)
(iii). Emma R. Schoch (1841/42)
(iv). Malissa Schoch (1843/44)
(13). Sarah Schoch, twin of Edward.
Continued - Children of Michael Schoch (1733-1819) + Margaret Stoess
(VI). Catharina Schoch (24 October 1768), daughter of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess.
1768 October 24 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “Catharina, of Michael Schoch and wife Margreth, b. 24 Oct. 1768, bapt. 20 November 1768. Sponsors: Henrich Scheed and wife Christina.”
Catharine Schoch is noted in her father’s 1814 will as unmarried.
(VII). Michael Schoch (Johann Michael Schoch) (30 November 1769 to 12 March 1820, Phila. County and buried St. Johns Lutheran Church, Philadelphia.), son of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess. Michael Schoch married Margareth Blinn (1776/77 to 1850+).
1769 November 30 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “Johann Michael, of Michael Schock and wife Margareth, b. 30 November 1769, bap. 13 January 1771. Sponsors: Henrich Schelt and wife Christina.”
1794 May 11 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Married – “Michael Schoch and Margarethe Blinn, both single, of Phila. County.”
1795 February 28 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “Georg, of Michael Schoch and wife Margarethe, b. 28 Feburary 1795, bapt 22 Mar 1795. Sponsors: Paulus Blum and wife Catherine.”
1797 October 23 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “Samuel of Michael Schock and wife Margarethe, b. 23 Oct. 1797, bapt 24 Nov 1796. Sponsors Paul Plin? and wife Catharine.”
1798 September 14 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “Johan, of Michael Schoch and wife Magdalena, b. 14 Sept 1798, bapt. 1 June 1799. Sponsors: the Parents (unnamed).” Buried “John, son of Michael Schoch, of Camptown, age 11 months.
1800 Feburary 20 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “Jacob, of Michael Schoch and wife Margaretha, b. 20 Feb. 1800, bapt 9 Mar 1800. Sponsors: Jacob Seelig and Margareth Schoch.”
1800 US Census of Northern Liberties - West, Philadelphia: Michael Shock, 3 males 0-10; 1 male 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.
1815 December 22 – City of Philadelphia, Northern Liberties. Will abstract of Michael Schoch…unto my beloved Margareth Schock all my two story frame __ or tenement and __ piece of ground situated on the south side of Brown Street between Delaware Second Street and St. Johns Street in the Northern Liberties for her natural life, so long as she remains my wife… but in case of decease, I give the same to all my children whom are living to share as tenants in common. My personal and real estate is to be shared among my children (never named). Appoint executors, my beloved (can’t read)…, my brother George Schoch of Philadelphia, Innkeep, and my friend Jacob Gilbert of the said city, tailor. Dated 22 December 18__ (index labels this 1815). (Signed: Michael “X” Schoch. Witnesses: Isaac Elliott, John F Mills. Entered 30 March 1820. ((1`) WB 7, #117, page 409 and (2) from Philadelphia Wills 1820-1825, Vol. 8, no author, 1904)
1820 US Census of Northern Liberties – Ward 7: Margaret Schock, 1 male and 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+
1830 US Census of Northern Liberties- Ward 5: Margret Schock, 1 female 0-5, 1 male 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 male 50-59, Missing in Margaret by age unless the male should be female.
1840 US. Census of Northern Liberties – Ward 5: Margaret Shock, 2 females 0-5, 1 female 5-9; 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 male and 1 female 30-40, 1 female 60-70, one female 90-100. Next entry is Jacob Shock, 1 male and 1 female 10-14; 1 male and 1 female 40-49. Cannot find Jacob on the next 1850 census.
1850 US Census of Northern Liberties – Ward 5: Margaret Schock, age 73, with large household of Schocks all born Pa, including James Schock 40 – clerk; George Schock 25 – clerk; Charles Schock 21, Adeline Schock 20, Lavina Schock 17, Mary Schock 46, Alonza Schock 11, Savilian? Schock 7, Henretta McMullen 20, John McMullen 40 – shoemaker, John Crigmire 37 – shoemaker.
Children of Michael Schoch “II” and Margareth Blinn
Possibly a partial listing
(1). George Shock (Schoch), 28 February 1795.
Consider the following individual as a candidate for this George Schoch. Additional evidence would be useful. George P. Shock was born 1794/95 Pa., and died 11 November 1874 Philadelphia City and buried at Monument Cemetery (defunct). His wife, Maria __, was born ~1796, died 18 November 1841 and buried same cemetery.
1820 US Census of Northern Liberties, Ward 5: “George P. Schock,” 2 males and 2 females 10-16, 1 male 16-18, 1 male and 2 females 18-25.
1830 US Census of Northern Liberties, Ward 5: “George Schoch”: 1 male and 1 female 0-5; 1 female 5-10, 1 male and 3 females 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male and 1 female 30-40.
1840 US Census of Philadelphia City, Pa, Spring Garden, Ward 1: George P.Shock.2 males 0-5, 2 females 5-10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 2 females 15-20, 1 male and 1 female 40-50.
1850 US Census of Penn, Philadelphia County, Pa: George P. Shock 54 born Pa., carrier for post office
John B. Wright, machinist, 33, England; Remaining all born Pa: Emily Wright 32; John B. Wright 9; Anna M. Wright 6; Margaret Shock 28; Ann Shock 25; George Shock 23, Clarissa Shock 22; Sarah Shock 20, Caroline Shock 17, Albert Shock 13, Clifford Shock 11
1860 US Census of Philadelphia City, Ward 20, Division 1: George P. Shock 65, stove dealer. All born Pa., Margaret Shock 40, Anna M. Shock 36, Clara C. Shock 31, Sarah A. Shock 29; Charles A. Shock, 23 - stove finisher, John C. Shock 21, stove dealer.
1870 US Census of Philadelphia City, Ward 20, District 67: George P. Shock, 76 stove merchant; everyone born Pa., Margaret Shock 45, Ann M. Shock 40, Clarissa Shock 35, Sarah W. Shock 32, William Shoch 10, Mary B. Buckins 10.
Some children of George P. Shock and wife Maria, per census:
(i). Emily Shock (1818 to 1903*) married John B. Wright.
(i). Margaret or Margaretta Shock (20 April 1820 to 20 August 1896*), single
(ii). Ann Maria Shock (1823 to 1903*)
(iii). George Gilbert Shock “II” (1826/27)
(iv). Clarissa C. Shock (1827/29)
(v). Sarah Ann Shock (15 October 1830 to 6 October 1878*), single
(vi). Caroline Shock (1832 to 1869) married a Buckins
(vii). Charles Albert Shock (1836/37)
(viii). John Clifford Shock (1838/39)
*Buried at Monument Cemetery (defunct), Philadelphia
(2). Samuel P. Shoch (23 October 1797) + wife Mary
1840 US Census of Spring Garden, Ward 1, Philadelphia City: Saml. P. Shoch 1 male 0-5; 1 male and 1 female 5-9; 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.
1850 US Census of Spring Garden, Ward 1, Phila City: Samuel P. Shoch, 52 Pa, shoemaker, Mary Shoch 49, Alfred Shoch 17, Clinton Shoch 10.
1860 US Census of Philadelphia City, Ward 14, Division 1: Samuel P. Shoch 64, Pa. Shoemaker, Mary Shock 63, Clinton Shoch 20.
1870 US Census of Philadelphia City, Ward 14, District 42: Samuel Shoch 70 Mary Shoch 70, no other information
Children of Samuel P. Shoch and wife Mary __:
(i). Alfred Shoch (1833/34)
(ii). Clinton Shoch (1839/40)
Continued - Children of Michael Schoch + Margaret Blinn
(3). Johan or John Schoch (14 September 1798 to 1 June 1799)
(4). Jacob Schoch (20 February 1800). See his mother’s 1840 and 1850 census.
*(5). James Schoch (~1810). On his mother’s 1850 census.
(6). Harriett or Henrietta Schoch (7 September 1809)
*(7) Edwin Shoch (~1813 to 18 October 1897, buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia)
Edwin Shoch was a Sergeant in the Civil War for the Union; Company A, 192nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Army. He married Elizabeth _ (born ~1812), was a shoemaker, and lived in the city of Philadelphia, Pa. Children per census: (i). Melvina or William Shoch (1835/36), (ii). John Shoch (1838/39, (iii). Edwin Shoch (1841/42), (iv). Alfred Shoch (1847/48), (v). Millard F. Shoch (1852/53)
*(8) Michael Schoch. No details and cannot find up trail.
* Names from Michael Schoch 1733-1819 of the Northern Liberties, by Franklin Mousley, 1949. Mousley indicated a name for Edwin and Michael Schoch, but gave no further information.
(VIII). (probably) Matthias Schoch (18 December 1772 to 29 May 1795), son of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess.
1772 December 18 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: “Matthias, of Michael Schuch and wife Margareta, b. 18 December 1772, bapt. 6 Feb. 1773. Sponsors: Johannes Houck and wife Catharina.”
(possibly) 1795 May 29 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: “Died 29 May 1795, Mathias Schock, age 20 years and 8 months. Age is incorrect and should be 22 years.
(IX). George Schoch (Hans Georg Schoch) 27 April 1776 to 12 July 1854 Philadelphia, son of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess. George Schoch married Catharina __. George Schoch was an Inn Keeper and later an estate broker.
1776 April 27 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “Hans Georg, of Mich. Schoch and Magd., b. 27 Apr. 1776, bapt. 9 June 1776. Sponsors: Joh Hauf and wife Cath.”
(possibly) 1800 US Census of East Northern Liberties: George Shoup?, 1 male and 1 female 0-10; 1 female 16-26; 1 male 26-45.
1813. October – Philadelphia: “The Decatur Inn was started in October 1813 by George Schoch on Carpenter Street.”
History of Philadelphia 1609-1884 by John Thomas Scharf, 1884, page 992.
1831 July 2 – The Philadelphia Album (Newspaper): Obit – Mrs. Catherine Schoch, wife of Geo. Schoch, (died) in the 54th year of her age. (Vol. V, No. 27)
1854 July 12 – Philadelphia City: Death of George shock, estate broker, 448 Market Street, windowed.
Possible Children of George Schoch and Catherine __
Children 5 and 6 from Franklin Mousley
(1). Regina or Rachel Schoch (5 March 1802)
1802, March 5, City of Philadelphia index: Regina/Rachel Schoch, 5 March 1802, parents Georg Schoch and Catharina.
Pa. Birth and Christenings 1709-1950 index, familysearch.org.
(2). Rebecca Schoch – (25 August 1805)
1805 August 25, City of Philadelphia index: Birth of Rebecca Schoch, parents Georg Schoch and Catharina. Church not given.
Pa. Birth and Christenings 1709-1950 index, familysearch.org.
(3). Joanna Schoch (25 October 1809)
July 1815, parents George and Catherine Shoch.
Pa. Birth and Christenings 1709-1950 index, familysearch.org.
(4). Martha Schoch (1 February 1811)
1809 October 25, City of Philadelpha: Birth of Martha Schoch 1 Feb. 1811, christening 9 July 1815. Same parents
Pa. Birth and Christenings 1709-1950 index, familysearch.org.
(5). Stephen Schoch (3 November 1813 per Mousley). Unable to trace.
(6). George Schoch (no dates, per Mousely).
(X), Nicolaus or Nicholas Schoch (13 January 1779 to 1825), son of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess. Nicholas Schoch/Schock married Mary Yonker.
1779 January 13 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: “Nicolaus, of Michael Schoch and wife Margar., b. 13 January 1779, bapt. 23 Feb. 1779. Sponsors: the parents (unnamed).”
1810 US Census of Northern Liberties East, Philadelphia: Nicholus Shock, 4 males 0-10, 1 male and 1 female 16-26, 1 male and 1 female 26-45
1820 US Census of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Nicholas Schoch: 2 males 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 16-18; 1 male 16-25; 1 male and 1 female 26-44, 4 persons engaged in agriculture.
1825 – Philadelphia, Philadelphia County: Burial of Nicholas Schoch (1779 to 1825) at Trinity Oxford Episcopal Churchyard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Wife was Mary Yonker (1779-1870).
Findagrave.com
Children of Nicolaus Schoch and Mary Yonkers:
See names, dates, and details from Franklin Mousley - Go to “Michael Schoch of Northern Liberties” website.
(1). Carl Schoch (18 February 1803)
(2). Thomas Jefferson Schoch (4 July 1805)
(3). Jacob W. Schoch (20 September 1807)
(4). John Schoch (1809)
(5). Robert Dodd Schoch (1813)
(6). Louisa Schoch (August 1815 – 1841, Trinity Oxford Epis. Cemetery, Philadelphia)
(XI), (probably) Cath. Margarethe Schoch (Margaret Schoch), born 10 April 1780, possible daughter of Michael Schoch and Margaret Stoess.
1780 April 10 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: “Cath. Margar. of Michael Schuch and Margareta, b. 10 Apr. 1780, bapt 4 June 1780. Sponsors: Johann Hauck and wife Cath.”
(possibly here) Phila. German Lutheran Church: Marriage - Gottlieb Meyer and Margareta Schoch.
Schoch - Unable to Place
1750 April 1 – Phila German Lutheran Churches: Married “1 April 1750, widower Jacob Schitt and Maria Cathrina Antonia Sendiz. Witnesses: Mathias Sommer, Jacob Stos, Maria Magd. Schoch(in) and Christina Lomer(in).
1763 September 1 – Phila. German Lutheran Churches: Anna Schoch(in), widow, buried 1 Sept. 1763 at age 56 years and 3 months, Phila German Lutheran Church record.
1792 December 6 – Manchester Township, Philadelphia County: Abstract will of Erasmus Holsable mentions Executors: Erasmus Holsable and Gotleib Facker. Children: Adam, Henry, Jacob, Erasmus, Elizabeth who married Henry Shock. Catharine who married Jacob Clinman, Barbara who married Jacob Fockler, Christiana who married David Stein, and f who married Frederick Hoober.
(Pa Wills 1682-1834, by Colonial Roots, DCD 209, 2009, no WB and page given)
1810 US Census of Northern Liberties – West: Jacob Shock, 1 female 0-10, 1 male and 1 female 16-25.
1810 US Census of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Jacob Shoke, 1 female 16-25. 1 male 45+
1810 US Census 0f Northern Liberties -East, Philadelphia: Henry Shock 3 males 0-10; 1 male and 2 females 10-16; 2 males and 2 females 16-26; 1 female 26-45; 1 male 45+
1810 US Census of Northern Liberties - East, Philadelphia; Henry Shock, 1 Male and 2 females 0-10; 1 female 10-16, 1 male and 1 female 16-26; 1 male and ??? female 45+
1823 April 18 – City of Philadelphia, Northern Liberties: (Abstract) I, Henry Schroch (or Schrock, H & K look similar) of Northern Liberties, City of Philadelphia, merchant manufacturer…my last will…that my wife Susan Schrock/Schroch shall use income…issues out of profits of all my estates…for my natural life, remains a widow out duty to my children (unnamed)…. My said wife Susan to be sole executrix, if not my friend Thomas Christian Luders. Dated 18 April 1823. (Signed) Henry Schrock. Entered 6 May 1823. Susan Schrach the sole executrix 7 May 1822. (WB 8, page 09, #62 – a strange will book where will numbers are repeated in the same volume, so that one must first find the page even if the one microfilm cuts page numbers off). Spelling of surname in this will appears to be “Schrack or Schroch, always with an “r.” Oddly enough, the 1820 US Census of Northern Liberties doesn’t have a Schrack or Schroch, but the Henry Schoch, manufacturer may be his census. Nor does Pa Wills 1682-1834 have a Henry Schroch.
Henry Schoch (died 1810/1818) who married Elizabeth Folkrod Wittich
1782 October 13: Elizabeth Foulkroth of Oxford Township, married 13 October 1782 at St. Michaels Evan. Church, Germantown, to Johannes Wittich. (Church Record)
1794 August 11: Elizabeth Foulkrod, daughter of Jacob and Margaret Foulkrod married 11 August 1794 by Pa. Marriage License to Henry Schoch.* One source states the church is the Presbyterian Church of Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, but doesn’t name parents. Surname spelled in this source - “Shock.” **
* Foulkrod History at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~foulkrod/
** Record of Pa. Marriages Prior to 1810, Genealogical Publishing Company
1800 May 2 – Oxford Township, Philadelphia County. Will abstract of Jacob Folkrode, Yeoman. Wife: Margaret. Children: George, Michael, Elizabeth (Wife of Henry Schock). Grandchildren: John Henry, Jacob Folkrode, Mathias (son of son Philip Folkrode), Ann Folkrode. Entered 4 August 1800. Exec: Sons George and Michael Folkrode, Isaac Worrell. Wit: Jno. H. Worrell, Jacob Worrell
Oxford Township will become the home of Peter Brous in his 1810 and 1820 U.S. Census.
1818 April 21 – Philadelphia County, Borough of Frankford: Abstract will of Elizabeth Shock, widow…give unto my three daughters, namely Christiana Whittick, Catharine Schoch, and Rebecca Schoch to be equally divided.
Direct my executor to reel and dispose of my __ and lot of land with appurtences in the Borough of Frankford containing 4 acres at public sale as soon as convenient after the expiration of John Dunn’s lease.
Equally divide between my children, namely Christiane Whittick, John Whittick, Joseph Whittick, Andrew Schoch, Jacob Schoch, Catherine Schock, Henry Schoch and Rebecca Schoch…but John Whittick who has been absent a long time, if he doesn’t return within the space of three years after my decease or his heirs or representatives who come forward and prove their claim to the satisfaction of the said executors or the survivors of them, then I do order the said John Whitticks share to be paid unto the said Christina Whittick, Joseph Whittick, Andrew Schoch, Jacob Schoch, Catherine Schoch, Henry Schoch, and Rebecca Schoch, or their heirs…. Executors – friends John Foullrod, William Singeton. (Signed) Elizabeth “x” Schoch. Witnesses: Isaac Worrel, Robert Worrel. Dated 21 April 1818. Entered 10 June 1818. (Wb 6/#114, page 604)
Notice first name of the deceased husband isn’t given in the will. Most important is that one child was Andrew Schock, a name encountered in Oxford Township, but is not one of the children named on the Castor Bible list of Henry Shoch + Sarah Castor.
Children of Elizabeth Folkrod who married
1st on 1782 to John Wittich (uncertain spelling) and 2nd on 1794 to Henry Schoch (died <1818)
(1). Christiane (Christina) Whittich
(2). John Wittich
(3). Joseph Wittich
(4). Andrew Schoch
(5). Jacob Schoch (1796/98 to 8 September 1876 and buried Cedar Hill, Philadelphia City
(6). Catherine Schoch
(7). Henry Schoch (~1802 to 1879), tailor. Married Mary M __. Probably Henry F. Schoch. Death certificate states Henry Shoch, born ~1797 Frankford and died 6 Dec. 1879 Philadelphia City, buried at Presbyterian Frankford. Tailor, single (should be widower).
Philadelphia, Pa. Death Certificates 1803-1915, ancestry.com
(8). Rebecca Schoch
1850 US Census of Frankford, Philadelphia County: Henry F. Schoch 48, Taylor; all born Pa., Mary M. Schoch 41, Margaret Schoch 8, Andrew Schoch 5, John L. Schoch 1/2, Jacob Schoch 53, laborer.
1860 US Census of Philadelphia City, Ward 23, Precinct 7: Henry F. Shoch 58, Tailor, born Pa. , William H. Shoch 18, Andrew J. Shoch 14, John L. Schoch 10, Rebecca F. Schoch 6, Henry Horrox 60, Gent, England, John Horrox 20 Carter, Pa.
Census Record Information for any Henry Shoch/Schochs in Philadelphia area
1790 US Census for Oxford Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Henry Shock - 1 white person 16 or over; 2 white females any age; total 3 persons. Oxford Township has also Jacob Castor 1-3-5, and 3 Folkrodes.
1790 US Census for Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County: Michael Schock, 1 w. male 16+, 3 w. males under 16, 3w. females any age. No other Schochs in Northern Liberties or Germantown.
1800 US Census for Northern Liberties (East) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Henry Shock - 1 male and 1 female 26-44 (1774-1756); 3 males and 3 females 0-<10; 1 female 16-25; 1 female 10-15; Total 10 household members. On next page is Michl Shock - 1 male and 1 female 45+, 2 males and 2 females 16-26, 1 female 10-16. Notice that Henry Schoch and wife Sarah have 3 sons born 1781-1787 in the Bible record.
1800 US Census for Oxford Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Henry Shouch – 1 male and 1 female 26-44 (1756-1776), 2 males and 1 female <10. Total 5 household members. Although it is Oxford Township, children of Sarah + Henry Schoch don’t seem to match this.
1800 US Census of Penns, Northumberland County, Pa: Henry Shouch – 1 male & female 26-45; 1 male and 2 females 0-10. Also on list is Jacob Shouch, Matthias Schouch, John Schouch.
1810 US Census for Frankford Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Henry Schoch - 1 male 26-44 (1766-1784), 1 female 45+; 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 2 males and 1 female 0-<10. Total 7 household members.
1810 US Census of East Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County: Henry Shock/Shoch; 1 w. male and 1 w. female 45+ (before 1765), 1 male and 1 female 16-26, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 0-10
1810 US Census of East Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County: Henry Schock 1 male 45+, 1 female 26-45; 2 females 16-26; 2 males 16-18, (no males 16-26) 2 females and 1 male 10-16; 3 males 0-10 (total 12). Living next door to him is Michal Schock with 1 male and 1 female 45+. On same page is Nicholus Schock (26-45) and family. The 3 males nearly matches the Henry Schoch Bible record of 4 males born 1801 – 1808.
1810 US Census of Oxford Township, Philadelphia County: No Schoch by any spelling. However, there is Jacob Castor, other Castors, Jacob Folkrod, and Peter Brous who continues in same location in 1820.
1820 US Census for Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County: Henry Schoch - 1 male and 1 female 45+ (before 1775); 1 male and 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 0-<10. Total 6 persons 1 engaged in Manufactures.
1820 US Census for Oxford Township, Philadelphia County: Henry Shouch - 1 male and 1 female 26-45 (1775-1794), 2 male and 1 female <10. Total 5 household members.
1820 US census of Frankford Township, Philadelphia County: Henry Schoch, farmer – 1 male and 1 female 45+ (before 1775), 1 male 26-44, 1 female 16-25, 2 males >10.
1830 US Census of Frankford Township, Philadelphia County – there are two Henry Shocks, one of which has a female 60-69 (1761-1770), with oldest males being less than 40 (1790-1800) in one and less than 30 in the other.
Findagrave.com – Henry Schoch + wife Christena
Northumberland County, Pa, and Pickaway County, Ohio
Henry Schoch was born 1766 Pa and died December 1856 Pickaway County Ohio and is buried at the Morris Chapel Cemetery, Thacher, Pickaway County, Ohio. Wife was Christena (died 2 January 1848) and their children per Find A Grave: (1) Daniel Schoch, (2) Catharine Schoch Green, (3) Julianna Schoch Bookwalter, (4) Elizabeth Schoch Wise, (5) Benjamin Schoch whose wife was Christina Wolf, (6) William Schoch whose wife was Salome Metzger
Comment: findagrave.com shows a photo of Christena Schoch’s grave stone, but not Henry. Their information states “Henry Schoch was a son of Mathias Schoch and Maria Margaret Marquette. Henry’s wife was Christena whose last name is not documented. Her last name is either Bauder or Bender.”
This Henry Schoch appears to be the same person in 1800 US Census of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania for Henry Schoch.