Jacob and Catherina came to Northumberland County in about 1804, locating on 80 acres of woodland in Mahanoy (now Upper Mahanoy) Township, which he cleared for farming and on which he built a small log house about three rods north of the site of the present residence. That house served as a dwelling for about fifty years. The original barn, which stood about two rods east of the present residence, served until 1828, in which year the present barn was built, using some of the wood from the first structure. He spent the remainder of his life here, the farm passing on to his son Solomon, his grandson John and his great-grandson Edward. Jacob was a soldier in the War of 1812. Jacab and his family became members of the Himmel's Church, Rebuck, Northumberland County where he was a trustee in 1818 when a new edifice was built. As part of his contribution toward the new building he dug and hauled stone from his farm to the church site. When St. John's Evangelical Lutheran and Reformed Church was established at Leck Kill in 1853, with Jacob's help, he and his family became members there since it was closer to their farm. Jacob died in Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County in the area called Greenbrier on 25 Dec 1856 and is buried in St. John's cemetery. We do not know when Catherina died, but she is also buried in St. John's. Jacob's homestead was covered by these deeds:-
Jacob Heim et ux Deed to Jacob Falk
This indenture made the twenty sixth day of June in the year of our Lord on thousand eight hundred and seven between Jacob Heim of Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County in the State of Pennsylvania and Catherina his wife of teh one part and Jacob Falk of said Township yoeman of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Jacob Heim and Catharina his wife for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and fifty pounds lawful money of the State of Pennsylvania to them in hand well and truly paid by the said Jacob Falk at and before the ensealing and delivery hereof the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and thereof acquit and forever discharge the said Jacob Falk and his heirs, executors and administrators by these presents have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enscoffed, released and confirmed and by these presents doth grant, bargain, sell, alien, enscoff, release and confirm unto the said Jacob Falk and to his heirs and assigns all that tract, peice or parcel of land situate in Mahanoy Township aforesaid to wit; Beginning at a post thence by land of John Shaffer south four degrees east twenty one perches to a white oak, thence north eighty nine degrees east ninety seven perches to a black oak, thence north eight degrees east fifteen perches to a post, thence south eighty siz degrees east six perches to a maple, thence by land of Andrew Geist north twenty seven degrees east eighty three perches to a pine, thence by land of George Keler north twenty one degrees west eight perches to a post, thence south eighty seven degrees west forty six perches to a black oak grub, thence north twenty five degrees west three perches and half to a post, thence by land of John Knorr south seventy five degrees west seventy two perches to a white oak, thence south eighty one degrees west twenty six perches to a post, thence south six degrees east fifty nine perches & an half to the beginning, containing sizty seven acres and sexty six perches of land neat measure, which said tract is part of a large tract that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by patent dated the thirth day of June A.D. one thousand seven hundred and ninety six did grant and confirm unto Henry Miniam and to his heirs and assigns, which is enrolled in the rolls office in Patent Book No. 29 page 94, and said Henry Miniam and Catharine his wife by their deed dated the third day of May A.D. 1802 did grand and confirm for the consideration in their deed mentioned unto Jacob Heim and to his heirs and assigns forever, may more fully and at large appear of the above described tract, together also with all and singular the houses, outhouses, barns, stables, gardens, orchards, meadows, fields, fences, ways, woods, waters, water courses, rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments and whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any way appertaining and the reversions and remainders, rents, dues, and profits thereof and also all the estate, right, title, interest, use, trust, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever of them the said Jacob Heim and Catharina his wife in law or equity or otherwise howsoever of in to or out of the same, to have and to hold, the said above described tract of land, hereditaments and premises hereby granted and released or mentioned and intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said Jacob Falk his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said Jacob Falk his heirs and assigns forever and the said Jacob Heim and Catherina his wife for themselves their heirs executors and administrators do hereby covenant promise and grant to and with the said Jacob Heim and Catharina his wife the last aforesaid mentioned and described peice of land containing sixty seven acres and sixty six perches according to the metes and bounds aforesaid unto the said Jacob Falk his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and seals dated the day and year first above written. her Jacob Heim Catharina X Heim mark
Sealed and delivered in the presence of us: Mary Lenker Adam Lenker
Received the day of the date of the above written indenture of and from the above named Jacob Falk the sum of two hundred and fifty pounds in gold and silver money, it being the consideration money above mentioned in full. I say received by me Jacob Heim. Witness present at signing Adam Lenker, Northumberland County Js. Be it remembered that on the 26th day of June A.D. 1807 before me Adam Lenker one of the Justices of the Peace of the said County came the above named Jacob Heim and Catharina his wife and acknowledged the above indenture to be their act and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such according to law. In witness where of I have set my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid. Adam Lenker
Recorded the 30th of -?- 1811 per John Finney, Rec.
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John Knerr & Wife to Jacob Folk Left March 31 1843
This indenture made the First day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five between John Knerr of Upper Mahanoy Township Northumberland County and State of Pennsylvania yoeman and Catharine his wife of the one part and Jacob Folk of same Township County and State of the other part, Witnesseth that the said John Knerr and Catharine his wife for and in consideration of the sum of Three Hundred and sixty eight dollars eighty seven and half cents lawful money of the State of Pennsylvania to them in hand well and truly paid by the siad Jacob Folk at and before the ensealing and delivery hereof the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge, and thereof do acquit and forever discharge the said Jacob Folk his heirs, executors and administrators by these presents, have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enscoffed, released and confirmed and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enscoff, release and confirm unto the said Jacob Folk and to his heirs and assigns all that certain tracts of land situate in Upper Mahanoy Township Northumberland County & State aforesaid bounded and described as follows, to wit; the first tract beginning at a post, thence by land of Philip Hersh south seventy nine and a half west ninety perches to a post, north sixteen degrees west thirty perches to a stone, south eighty six degrees west thirty perches to a stone, thence by land of Benedict Shallenberger south three degrees west forty five perches to a stone, thence by land of Jacob Snyder south eighty nine degrees east twenty four perches to a white oak, south seventy three degrees east eighty two perches to a post, thence by land of the said Jacob Folk north six degrees west forty nine perches to a stone, north eighty one degrees east twenty five perches to a dead white oak, north seventy two degrees east seven perches to a post, north six degrees west five perches to the place of beginning containing thirty six acres one hundred and thirty seven perches strict measure, this a part of a larger tract of land which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by patent dated the third day of June one thousand seven hundred and ninety six granted and confirmed unto Henry Miniam in fee enrolled in the Rolls Office in and for the State of Pennsylvania in Patent Book No. 29, page 94. And whereas the said Henry Miniam & Catharine his wife by their indenture dated the third day of May one thousand eight hundred and two granted & confirmed the same unto John Knerr (party hereto) which is recorded in the office for recording deeds in and for the County of Northumberland in Deed Book G, page 300 may more fully appear. The second tract beginning at a chesnut stump thence north eight degrees east one hundred and seven perches to a stone heap, thence by mountain land north eighty nine degrees west fifteen perches to a stone heap, thence by land of Philip Hersh south eight degrees west one hundred and seven perches to a stone heap, thence by land of John Geist south eighty nine degrees east fifteen perches to the place of beginning, containing ten acres and five perches strict measure. This is a part of a larger tract of land which the Commonwealth by patent dated thirty first day of January on thousand eight hundred and nine granted and confirmed unto Benedict Shallenberger and John Knerr which is enrolled in the Rolls office in and for the State of Pennsylvania in Patent Book No. 60, page 215, and whereas the said Benedict Shallenberger and Christiana his wife by their indenture dated the twenty first day of May one thousand eight hundred and ten granted all their right and title to the last described tract of land unto John Knerr (party hereto) which is recorded in the office for recording deeds in and for the Coutny of Northumberland in Deed Book G, page 300, may more fully and at large appear. Together also with all and singular the houses, out houses, barns, stables, gardens, orchards, meadows, fields, fences, ways, woods, waters, water courses, rights, liberties, premises, hereditaments & appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversions, remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and also all the estate, right, title, inheritance, trust, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever of them the said John Knerr & Catharine his wife in law equity or otherwise, howsoever of in to and out of the same: To have and to hold the said above described two tracts of land, hereditaments and premises hereby granted and released or mentioned, or intended so to be, with the appurtanances unto the said Jacob Folk his heirs & assigns: To the only proper use and behoof of him the said Jacob Folk his heirs and assigns forever. And the said John Knerr & Catharine his wife for themselves their heirs, executors and administrators doth covenant, promise, grant and agree to and with the said Jacob Folk his heirs the said above mentioned and described tracts of land, hereditaments & premises hereby granted and released or mentioned, or intended so to be, with the appurtenances unto the said Jacob Folk his heirs and assigns agains them the said John Knerr & Catharine his wife and their heirs and against all and every person or persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part or parcel thereof by from him, them or either of them shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and seals dated the day and year first above written.
Sealed & delivered John Knerr in the presence of us her Thomas Williamson Catharine X Knerr Michl. Druckemiller mark
Received the day of the date of the above written indenture of and from the above named Jacob Folk the sum of three hundred and sixty eight dollars eighty seven and half cents in gold & silver money it being the consideration money above mentioned in full.
Witnesses present at signing John Knerr Thomas Williamson Michl. Druckemiller
Jacob Falck's Will
In the name of God Amen, I Jacob Falck of Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County and State of Pennsylvania, yoeman, being a old man but in perfect health of body and of sound mind and understanding but considering the uncertain life do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows to wit; First it is my will and I do crave that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my decease. I give and bequeath unto my son Solomon all my real estate that I at this present time Claime or can claime for the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars. Said Solomon is to pay my Dauter Lily the one third. That is to say my Dauter Lily and her hears is to have five hundred Dollars of which is already paid to said Dauter the sum of Two Hundred and Sixty one dollars by my son Solomon. Reamans to hur hears the sum of two Hundred and thirty nine dollars after my decease. I give and bequeath unto my Dauter Sary the one third of the money, that is to say my son Solomon is to pay to my Dauter Sary Five Hundred Dollars two years after my decease. I give and bequeath the Reamander five hundred dollars to my said son Solomon as his share of the Reale Estate. This amount would bring the above fifteen hundred dollars as above mengned to my three hears. And lastly I nominate, constitute and appoint my son Solomon to be the Executor of this my last will hereby revoking all others wills, legacies, bequests by me heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty fifth day of October AD Eighteen hundred and thirty eight. Signed, sealed and declared by the said Testator as his last Will and Testament in the present of us John Malick Jacob Falck Solomon Shankweiler
Codicil
Whereas I Jacob Falck of Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County made and duly executed my last Will and Testament in writing bearing the date the twenty fifth day of October AD 1838. Now I do hereby declare this present writing to be as a codicil to my said will and direct the same to be annexed thereto and taken as a part thereof: And I do hereby give and bequeath unto Catharine Smith, illegitimate child of my daughter Sary, the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars which said sum is to come out of the five hundred bequeathed to my daughter Sary and to be paid as mentioned in my last will. In witness whereof I the said Jacob Falck have to this Codicil set my hand and seal the tenth of November AD 1854. Signed, sealed and published by the said Jacob Falck as and for a codicil to be added to and be considered as part of his last will and testament in the presence of us who have subscribed our names in his presence:
Peter Geist Jacob Falck Jacob H. Kauffman
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Birth9 October 18082628 Homestead in Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA Death12 February 1888 (Age 79) Greenbrier, Northumberland County, PA
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