Updated 4-7-06 AND kindly submitted by Irv Kaufman
DESCENDANTS of JACOB
KAUFMAN
1. Jacob Kaufman I From Steffisburg and Schopfe in
Canton Basel
2. Jacob Kaufman II
3. Jacob Kaufman III
4. Nicholas Kaufman b: December 10, 1593 in
Steffisburg (Canton Bern) Church records are available.
Married December 13, 1613.
+Verena Barb
Michael Kaufmann, b. May 28, 1648 He married Elsbeth
Hirsing (Hirshi) from Schangnau on Feb. 25, 1668 at
Steffisburg. Michael left Steffisburg around the year 1680
and possibly went to live at Schangnau as that is where his
brother Isaac Kaufmann, the Anabaptist preacher took refuge
when the authorities were trying to arrest him. Michael may
well have been an Anabaptist as were his brothers.
Michael Kauffman b. March 14, 1675 d. 1718 in
Lancaster Co., Pa. Michael Kauffman was born at Steffisburg,
Switzerland. He arrived in Pa. in 1717. His first wife’s
name is unknown. His second wife was Anna
Kneisley(1688-1758) daughter of Anthony and Magdalena
Kneisley. They married about 1707. They had four children,
Martin, Christian, David, and Michael.
Martin, b. 1708 d. 1749 Martin died at Page County, VA. He
was married to Barbara Stauffer, daughter of Daniel
Stauffer. He owned land in Lancaster County, PA and in
Virginia on the Shenandoah River in 1739. He bought more
land in Virginia in 1747 and then sold it to his brother
Michael.
Christian, b. 1710 d. 1745
Michael, b. 1714
David, b. 1716 d. Shenandoah Co., Va.
—Cristian, Kauffman b. 1710 d. 1745 md.2 Magdalena
+1 Madlina Line
Where he lived in Lancaster Co., Pa., is not known. The
first Vol. Lanc. Co. Pa. Historical Publication states that
Sheriff Robt Buchanan sold a tract of land owned by
Christian Kauffman, whose widow Barbara married Martin
Nisslev in 1749. The tract was on the southeast side of the
Conov Creek. The tract may be correctly located, but Martin
Nisslev’s second wife seems to have been Barbara Stauffcr,
widow of Martin Kauffman,. See D.
His will was in German, parts of which were hard to
translate. Literally it is as follows: “On June 3, 1745, as
I. Christian Kauffman am approaching death at last wish to
say how my property and family is disposed. First, my
children are to inherit alike of my estate. Madlina shall
have her full legacy and Martin Kauffman shall attend to the
affairs of Madlina so that she is able to progress with what
remains. And Hans Jacob Brubacker as brother-in-law
shall help with the affairs of Madlina. Michael Kauffman and
my brother-in-law Henry Lein shall attend to the estate for
my children and see that nothing of my estate falls into
other hands.”
On August 17, 1745, follows a codicil: I,
Christian Kauffman will that mv children inherit alike and
that my wife Madlina shall have her full legacy which she
received from her mother and ... (this line is blurred). And
Marti Kauffman and Michael Kauffman and Henry Line look
after the affairs of my children and take care that nothing
of my estate remains unsettled. They shall see to it that my
children arc fed, sheltered, and cared for out of my estate.
My brother-in-law Hans Jacob Brubaker shall also help
so that nothing of the children’s legacy gets into other
hands.’’
May 9, 1748 Michael Kauffman and Christian
Holdeman appeared before the Lancaster Co., Pa., court and
testified they were present, saw and heard Christian
Kauffman declare his last will and testament and that he was
sound of mind and memory to the best of their knowledge.
(Christian Holdiman was husband of Christiana Kneislev and
uncle of D, F. F and C.)
The above will seems to infer that Marti and
Michael Kauffman (see D and F) were brothers of Christian.
Marti Kauffman did not take part in settling this estate
since he died about 1748 in Virginia and mention is made in
the court records of him not serving.
There were two accounts presented to the court
for approval. The names of creditors against Christian
Kauffman’s estate were as follows: Christian Holdeman,
Daniel Eshelman, Henry Shenk, Jacob Fautz, Martin Myley,
Widow Borman, Jacob Slough, Jacob Bruah, Ulrich Stealfoz,
Jacob Zimmerman, Benjamin Borman, John Bare, and Henry
Boyer. A balance of 67 pounds and 15 shillings remained
which was disposed as follows:
To widow for her and the children’s support 26₤
Osh. Od.
To Magdalena what belonged to her mother 22
7 0
To Rudolph Kauffman
9 14 0
To Henry Kauffman
9 14 0
The final account was submitted by Henry Line,
executor, with the names of creditors—Widow Bowman, Jacob
Brubaker, Jacob Brua, John Hare, Matthew Atkinson, Jacob
Denlinger, Henry Shenk, Hans Segrist, Peter Hull, Martin
Mylin, Andrew Hout,. John Kimble, Emanuel Herman, Christian
Holdeman, Michael Kauffman, Conrad Miller, Henry Haines,
John Stover, John Bowman, Jacob Sholze, Martin Lindsay
together with funeral, inventory, court and probate expenses
totaling 24 pounds, 8 shillings, and 7 pence which was
deducted from 96~ 14s, 14d.
The balance was then paid to a daughter by his
first wife 35 pounds, the widow’s third of 10 pounds, 15
shillings, and 3 pence with the same amount to the two boys.
GI—Henry Kauffman died single in Strasburg Twp., Lancaster
Co., Pa.
The court named Christian Kauffman, Jacob Kauffman, and
Abraham Miller to settle up his estate, the proceeds of
which went to his mother Magdalena and brother Rudolph
living in the vicinity of Bethlehem,
Pa. (See Lanc. Co. Court Records.)
C2—Rudolph Kauffman (Oct. 13, 1737-Aug. 7, 1821) md.
Elizabeth Geissinger
(Oct. 23. 1746-May 6. 1813), daughter of Philip and Anna
Geissinger. Mennonites.
Upper Saucon Twp., Lehigh Co., Pa., near the Blue Church.
G21—Christian Kauffman md. Catherine Hottel dau, of Michael
Hottel.
G22—Susanna Kauffman,
C23—Barbara Kauffman.
G24—Elizabeth Kauffman.
G25—PhiIip Kauffman.
Rudolph Kaufman b: October 13, 1737 in Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania d: August 7, 1821 Rudolph Kaufman lived
in Upper Saucon Twp., Lehigh Co., PA Son of Christian
Kauffman
+ Elizabeth (Geissinger) Kaufman
b: October 23, 1746 d: May 6, 1813. Elizabeth and Rudolph
are buried at the Saucon Mennonite Cemetery at Coopersburg,
Lehigh County, PA. Elizabeth was the daughter of Philip and
Maia Geissinger. Philip Geissinger b. January19, 1732 and
died March 2, 1809, was a native of the Palatinate, Germany
and immigrated to America about 1725. Maria Geissinger b.
March 14,1733 and died August 21, 1803. Both Geissingers are
buried at the Saucon Mennonite Cemetery at Coopersburg,
Lehigh County, PA.
Christian Kaufman b: 9-22-1785 d: 9-11-1858 Interned:
Saucon Meeting House Rev. Meyer and Kemmerer
officiated(Source-German Language Newspaper Death and
Obituary Notices 1827-1855 Spruance Library, Doylestown, PA)
Christian is the son of Rudolph Kauffman.
+Miss Elizabeth (Hottel) Kaufman
b:9-17-1797 d:7-15-1872 She is interned at the Saucon
Meeting House, Coopersburg, Lehigh County, PA. Elizabeth
Hottel was the daughter of Michael Hottel. Elizabeth and
Christian owned a 47 acre farm in Springfield Township,
Bucks County, PA From:
Bucks County Pa Orphans
Court Records 1685-1852
Mennonite Church Obituary
Sept 11 1858 Christian Kauffman, Springfield Twp.
Widow, Elizabeth and 3
children; Abraham, Mary wife of John Moyer of
Indiana, Michael,
deceased, (children, Jacob, Sarah, Hannah, and Levi).
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File #6555
Sep 11, 1858
Christian Kauffman, Springfield
twp. Died 1858
Widow Elizabeth(Hottel) Kaufman
and three children: Abraham and Mary (wife of John Moyer of
Indiana), Michael (deceased, children Jacob, Sarah, Hannah
and Levi). Owned 47 acre farm.
Michael Christian Kaufman b: 4-16-1810 Bucks County, PA
d: 9-8-1846
+Catherine A. Moyer b: 4-11-1813 Bucks County, PA
d: 3-13-1886
Page 517, File number 5997
Sep 21, 1846
Nov 3, 1846
Michael Caufman/Cauffman/Kaufman,
Springfield Twp. Died Sep 8, 1846 owned 35 acres.
Widow Catharine and children
Hannah, Levi, Jacob and Sarah, under 14, Joseph Taylor of
Springfield and Joseph C. Moyer of Springfield appointed
guardians.
Jacob M. Kaufman b: 1-12-1832 d: 12-12-1883 m:
+Mary Ann Scheifer
4 Emma Kaufman
Sarah Kaufman b: 6-20-1836 d: 1-18-1916 South Bend,
IN m: 12-26-1857
+Elam O. Schimmel b: 5-18-1831 d: 1901 South
Bend, IN
William Kaufman Schimmel b: 10-20-1858 Bucks County, PA d:
3-28-1916 St. Louis,
MO
+Mary Bovell b: 7-25-1864 d: 7-05-1930 m:
2-17-1897
Emma Malinda Schimmel b: 3-08-1860 Bucks
County, PA d: 1945
+Charles Wright Clark m: 11-20-1888 b:
10-11-1854 d: 3-12-1911
Catherine Schimmel b: 10-11-1861 Bucks
County, PA d: 6-20-1928
+George T. Coxhead b: 12-28-1858 England m:
12-23-1880
Hannah Schimmel b: 2-05-1863 Bucks Co., PA near Bethlehem
d: 2-03-1941 South Bend, IN
+William Owen Davies b: 1-07-1857 Portage WI d: 7-01-1928
Chicago, IL m: 9-14-1882 in Chicago, IL
Sallie Schimmel b: 12-11-1864 Bucks County,
PA d: 1950
+Robt. F. Cook m: 6-10-1886 b: 7-25-1858 d:
9-04-1916
Levi Schimmel
Ellen Schimmel b: 2-09-1872 Bethlehem, PA d:
8-1951
+Wm. Almarion Fox m: 10-15-1896 b:
6-05-1869
Hannah Kaufman b:11-11-1839 d: 9-2-1905 m:
1-11-1861
+Jesse Horn
John Kaufman b: 3-26-1842 d:
3-27-1842
Levi M. Kaufman b:10-10-1843 d: 2-1-1901 m:
+Maria Yost
4 Irwin Kaufman
4 Warren Kaufman
4 Blanche Kaufman
Abraham Kaufman, b: 9-9-1812 d: 3-3-1876 m:
10-20-1839 Son of Christian Kaufman
+Elizabeth (Bauer) Kaufman, b: 9-23-1817 d:
11-16-1906 Interned at Zionhill Evangelical
Lutheran Church Cemetery, Springfield Twp., Bucks
County, PA.
Children: Susanna, Johannes, Abraham, Catherine,
Henry, Elizabeth, and William
Susanna Kaufman, b:
1-16-1841
Johannes Kaufman, b: 3-27-1843 d:
2-1-1848
William Kaufman, b: 5-8-1849 d: 4-28-1908 m:?
Son of Abraham Kaufman
+Amanda Jane Schneck b: 6-10-1849 d: 11-27-1911
Franklin A. Kaufman b: 10-23-1874 d: 7-6-1937 m:
6-26-1902 Son of William
Kaufman
+Ida E. Neidig b: 8-9-1874 d: 7-13-1957
Children: Russell and Clarence
Russell N. Kaufman b: 5-9-1903 d: 8-27-1994 m:
9-3-1927 Son of Frank Kaufman
+Cora M. Stettler b: 11-4-1899
d: 3-29-1997
Abraham Kaufman, b: 10-18-1854 d:
4-28-1899
Catherine Kaufman, b: 10-21-1851 d: 3-13-1886
+Tobias S. Reichenbach b: 2-18-1857 d: 2-10-1937
Elizabeth Kaufman b: 6-25-1857 d: 9-18-1947 m:
+William Fluck b:7-20-1856 d:10-29-1920
Henry Kaufman, b: 3-30-1847 d:
3-11-1859
Molli Kaufman d: 2-01-1901
+John Moyer of Indiana
two daughter Moyers
two son Moyers