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Subject: RE: Celler/Hager
Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2005 23:00:41 -0400


Lauren,
Thanks again. I have been in contact with a few Hager researchers who
think that Hezekiah C. Hager is a child of Michael and Susannah (Carter)
Hager and my research so far has led me in that direction also. Michael
and Susannah moved to Ohio prior to 1812 which is about when Hezekiah
was born. The marriage record you found fits in with what little I have
been able to find in my research. Of the Hagers living in Ohio in the
early 1800's, Michael and Susannah seem to be the most logical choice
for the parents. Hezekiah died in the late 1850's prior to any vital
records being kept. I have a time frame for the death of Michael Hager,
so I guess the next step will have to be a probate file to see if
Hezekiah is mentioned as a heir.
Many Thanks to you for all the information you provide for all of us
on the list. Many of my lines have led back to Washington County, so I
read all of your responses.
Jane

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Jane,
There are no estate distributions listed for Margaret or David Hager -
their only mention is in the entry below. I checked the will index and
they aren't in it either. Sometimes the heirs are named, so it is
frustrating when they aren't. Some entries simply say widow and 8
children. Others list completely.
The Maryland Herald
Feb. 27, 1807
"David Hager to sell at his residence on John Hager's farm 2 1/2 miles
from Hager's Town, horses, colts and other" There are several entries
about John Hager and although I'm not a Hager researcher, I would tend
to think this is a different person than Jonathan Hager. Maybe some of
the Hager researchers can chime in here. Nothing in those sources for a
Hezekiah. There is an entry for a Michael Hager and Susannah Carter in
the marriage license index - 9/12/1807.
In The Maryland Herald
Feb. 21, 1806
"Michael Hager to sell at his house 3 miles from Hagers Town, plantation
whereon he resides, 90 a.; also horses, cows, sheep and hogs." Sept 25,
1807
"Sale at subscriber's plantation, about 2 1/2 miles from David
Schnebly's, of cows, hogs, coopers tools, and farming utensils."
Lauren Brantner
wrote:
Lauren,
      Thank you so much! I was hoping there was a connection
between the Cellers and the Hagers. Are the heirs of David Hager the
same as the heirs of Margaret Hager?
        I have a Hezekiah C. Hager in one of my lines.
There is an online listing showing the middle name to be Cellar, which
is what prompted my request. I have been trying to find the connection.
Several Hagers appear in Ohio in 1850 with the place of birth being
Maryland. Trying to figure out if I have the correct parents for him. I
think father maybe Michael Hager, but so far, no proof.
      This will give me something to go on.
Thanks again,
Jane
Lauren Brantner wrote
Re: [MDWASHIN] CELLER
Jane,
The will index indicates there is an estate document for CELLER, Jn. f
1818
CELLARS, George fw 1828
In the estate distributions index.
in 1799 John Cellars and Jacob Howe are administrators for George
Troxell
CELLAR, George. Adm. Thomas Keller 4/13/1830; George Keller, heirs of
Margaret Hager (to wit: Matilda, John, Maria A.). There were several
distributions to George Keller, Margaret Hager's heirs and then to
George Keller, David Hager's heirs - the last in 1830. [I think this
entry indicates both spellings were used]
There are no CELLER grooms in the marriage index and only two brides:
CELLER, Sus./John STRICKLEY 11/15/1831
CELLERS, Margaret/David HAGER   6/7/1803 There are quite a few under
the KELLER, KELLAR spelling. Depending upon how the name was pronounced
(with a hard "k" sound as in kick or a "c" sound as in cease) I would
also look at Seller. For example there is a listing in the will index
for SELLERS, George f 1856
The Maryland Herald
July 22, 1823
"Died Wed morning last, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Barbara Cellar,
wife of George Cellar of this county, in the 65th year of her age." The
Maryland Herald
Dec. 11, 1821
"Died Wed., Mrs. Margaret Cellar, widow of John Cellar and sister of
late Martin Kershner, Esq. in the 70th year of her age, also with a
stroke of the palsy."
Hagers-town Gazette
Mar. 20, 1810
"Sale at farm of Phineas Watson, formerly belonging to Michael Hager,
adj lands of George Cellar, John Hager and Philip Kessaker, mare,
saddle, cart and other."
In 1813, George Cellar is a co-executor with Benjamin Swingle for
Barbara Smith's estate. In 1814 he is executor for her husband Nicolas's
estate advertising for sale some of his property. In 1814 George Needy
was living on John Cellar's land 3 miles from Hagerstown.
The Maryland Herald
June 17, 1812
"Meeting of Washington Rangers at Mr. Stine's Tavern; John Rench of
Peter called to the chair and John B. Pottenger appointed sec'y. Thomas
B. Hall elected as Captain, Henry Schnebly of Jacob 1st Lieutenant,
Isaac Celler, 2nd Lieutenant, and James Barnett, Coronet."
    In 1801 there is a Capt. Cellar who is on a Republican
Committee. The Maryland Herald
Oct. 17, 1799
John Cellar was one of the elected members of the Washington County
Assembly.
Lauren Brantner
wrote:
Lauren,
Do you have any other references to the CELLER surname in your reference
materials?
Thank You,
Jane Kingery


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