Re: MARGARET WHISTLER B. AB. 1835, CUMBERLAND CO/PA
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MARGARET WHISTLER B. AB. 1835, CUMBERLAND CO/PA
Jonathan Wert 1/06/04
Hi Jonathan!
The Margaret Whistler I have as being married to David L Barrick was born Dec 1834 and died 13 Feb 1920.Her parents were John and Barbara Whisler/Whistler.John was son of Solomon and Margaret Whisler/Whistler.
Here's what I have on Margaret & David L Barrick:
David L Barrick was born 18 Nov 1832 in Mifflin Twp, Cumberland Co, Pa, and died 15 Feb 1900 in L.Mifflin Twp, Cumberland Co, Pa. (Source: gravestone.).He married Margaret Whisler 13 Oct 1853 (Source: (1) "Whistler" Book & Update 1988 - Bonawit., (2) Newspaper notice.), daughter of John Whisler and Barbara ?.She was born Dec 1834 in PA (Source: Census.), and died 13 Feb 1920 (Source: gravestone.).
Notes for David L Barrick:
The Times newspaper of Newville..."David L Barrie".died at home in Lower Mifflin Twp.Prominent citizen of the twp.
Newspaper Sep 19 1900: David L Barrick farm containing 115 acres and 123 perches, situated between Newburg and Doubling Gap, 5 miles n/w of Newville, was sold to Addison Barrick for $16.50 per acre.The 76 acre mountain tract in Upper Mifflin Twp was sold to same for $3 per acre.
Some items listed on Inventory & Appraisement by Levi Railing & Wm McElwain, Feb 1900, filed at Cumberland Co Courthouse (copy on file):
Pin harrow, grain cradle, mowing scythes, cider press, vessel, grain drill, grind stone, single harness, cider barrel, post holder, wagon & bed, springwagon pole, mortising ax, ladder, carpenter tools, fence wire, bob sleds, hay ladders, copper kettle, bills receivable in amount of $120.Total appraisement personal = $893.20.
"?" farm $1800, Beistline farm $2000, 75 acres land $75, Kendig tract of 14 acres $10, 23 acres ? land $115.Total appraisement value real estate $4000.
More About David L Barrick:
Burial: Bethany Churchyard at Guisetown, Cumberland Co, Pa
Cause of Death: kidney trouble lasting two weeks (Source: Obit.)
Census 1850: Mifflin Twp, Cumberland Co, Pa, 18, laborer, with mother
Census 1860: Mifflin Twp, Cumberland Co, Pa, David L, age 28, master blacksmith
Census 1870: Mifflin Twp, Cumberland Co, Pa, age 38, farmer
Census 1880: Mifflin Twp, Cumberland Co, Pa, age 48, farmer
Gravestone Notes: Spire stone, photo on file
Memorial Card: DAVIED L Barrick, died Feb 15, 1900, age 67 yrs, 2 mo, 27 da (Source: Copy on file.)
Mg Announcement: 20 Oct 1853, Married on 13th to Margaret Whistler both of Cumberland Co(Source: American Volunteer.)
Mg Notes: American Volunteer, Thurs, 10/20/1853: Married on 13th inst, David L BarrAck to Margaret Whistler, both of Cumberland Co
More About Margaret Whisler:
Burial: Bethany Churchyard at Guisetown, Cumberland Co, Pa
Census 1850: Lurgan Twp, Franklin Co:Margaret Whisler, 15, in school, with parents
Census 1860: Mifflin Twp, 26, with husband
Census 1870: Mifflin Twp, Margaret, 36, with husband
Census 1880: Mifflin Twp, Margaret, 46, b Pa, with husband
Census 1900: U.Mifflin Twp, Cumberland Co, Margaret Barrick, head, b. Dec 1834 PA, 65, widow, parents b. PA
Census 1910: Margaret 75, 14 children, 10 living, in household with daughter Malinda's family.
Census 1920: U.Mifflin Twp, Cumberland Co:mother-in-law Margaret Barrick, age 85, widower, b. PA (in B.F.Shultz household)