Overholtzer, Martin

Birth Name Overholtzer, Martin
Gender male
Age at Death 69 years, 6 months, 8 days

Narrative

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Martin Oberholtzer 1764-1833 m. Maria Elizabeth Frantz, 1766-1854, daughter of Jacob Frantz; Martin Oberholtzer and his eldest son Jacob received the Oberholtzer homestead in Manor Township, Lancaster County. Jacob sold his half-share to his brother-in-law Jacob Kilheffner (123). Later Martin sold his half-share in 1785 and in 1792 moved to another mill property, this one near Brownstown, (West) Earl Township, Lancaster County. In 1795 he purchased a farm near Terre Hill, Lancaster County, moved and remained there the rest of his life. He became a very successful farmer and businessman, operating four distilleries and a mill. Martin died in 1833 and was buried in the Weaverland Mennonite cemetery. Soon thereafter, Preachers of what became known as the Evangelical Association visited the area of Terre Hill, then called Fairville. Four of Martin' s children contributed money to organize an Evangelical Church in Terre Hill. Through this influence, the practice of distilling ceased, in spite of their success in it.

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Overholtzer, Martin1767
Mother , Elizabethafter 1781
         Overholtzer, Martin March 25, 1764 October 2, 1833

Families

Family of Overholtzer, Martin and Frantz, Elizabeth Maria

Married Wife Frantz, Elizabeth Maria ( * February 8, 1766 + August 8, 1854 )
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Overholtzer, ElizabethNovember 14, 1790December 17, 1859

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