Benjamin S Schmehl

Benjamin S was born on August 2nd, 1783 in Maxatawny Township. Berks Co., PA.  Benjamin S' father was Nicholas Schmehl and his mother was Elizabeth Volck.  His paternal grandfather is Nicholas Schmehl; his maternal grandfather was George Hieronymous Volck and his maternal grandmother is Dorthea Davis. He had a brother and two sisters, named George G, Margaret and Mary Magdalene.  He was the oldest of the four children. He had three half-brothers and five half-sisters, named John B, Henry, Jacob, Susannah, Rebecca, Catherine, Christina and Elizabeth.  He died at the age of 83 on July 23rd, 1867 in Bradford Township., Clearfield Co., PA.  He was buried in Kyler Cemetary, Biglar, PA.