George Shedenhelm 
George was born on December 28th, 1778 in Frederick Co., MD.1 George's father was Frederick Shittenhelm and his mother was Barbara ?. His paternal grandparents were Freidrich Schittenhelm and Anna Katharina Schuhmacher. He had a brother and two sisters, named Jacob, Catharine and Elizabeth. He died at the age of 73 on October 26th, 1852 in Seneca County, OH. He was buried in 1852 in Fravel Cemetery, Seneca County, OH.2 General Notes
REFN: 625
George Shedenhelm lived 3 miles North of Tiffin in Hopewell Twp., Seneca
Co., Ohio. He lived just North of the Nicolas Schal/Shaull farm. It is
said they spoke mostly German in their home. George and Catherine are
both buried in Fravell cemetery which is located on the land once
homesteaded by Nicholas Shaull III and his wife, Elizabeth Benner Shaull.
We find the last name spelled with many variations: Schickenhelm,
Schidenhelm, Shittenhelm, Shetenhelm.
George is listed in the census of 1850 as residing in Hopewell Twp.,
Seneca County, Ohio. The census was taken August 16, 1850 by R. Cum
Ass't Marshal, and on page 306, line 16, George Shedenhelm's birthplace
is listed as MD, and his age as 71. This would substantiate the
birthdate of Dec. 28, 1778. George Schickenhelm married Cath. Leas on
March 19, 1805, according the the marriage records of the Reformed German
Lutheran Church of Frederick, MD, page 1171.
Following is a copy of the Will of George Shedenhelm:
"June the 11th 1850
My boddy is weak but sound in mind and memory resigning my boddy to
the grave and my Spirit to the god who gave it I George Shedenhelm of the
county of Seneca in the state of Ohio do make and publish this my last
will and testament in manner and form following that is to say
First it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts
be fully paid.
Second I give and devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Catharine
all my Real Estate and personal property on which I now reside during her
life time.
Thirdly it is my will that my son in law, Aaron Ruse Shall not Recve
any more of my property more than he has had of me But that his wife
Elizabeth and her heirs recve an eaqial perportion with the rest of my
heirs.
Fourthly I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Marium that now
lives with me one hundred and fifty dollars in money exclusive of hur
bead and beauro and household furniture and two cows which is to be paid
at the death of my wife.
Fifthly it's my will that all my money standing out at interest be
collected at my death and devided amongst my heirs so that they may be
set on equal rites as the book accounts may agree with exception of the
said Aaron Ruse.
Sixthly It is my will that at the death of my wife that my property
be be equaly divided amongst all my legal heirs with the exception of the
said Aaron Ruse.
And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my son Levi Shedenhelm
and my son Grafton Shedenhelm to be the executors for this my last will
and testament revoking and annuling all former wills by me made and
notifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and
testament in testimony whereof I have leave unto set my hand and seal
this 11th day of June 1850)
George Shedenhelm (Seal)"
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
- b.~ 1600 in Aach, Germany d.21 Jun 1681 in Aach, Germany
- b.22 Apr 1655 in Aach, Germany d.29 Jul 1681 in Erzgrube, Germany
- b.~ 1615 in Dietersweiler, Germany d.20 Feb 1685 in Aach, Germany
- b.22 Oct 1681 in Aach, Germany d.05 Feb 1748 in Erzgrube, Germany
- b.02 Jun 1704 in Aach, Germany d.18 Nov 1772 in Kalberbronn, Germany
- b. in Aach, Germany d. in Erzgrube, Germany
- b.~ 1733 in Germany d.<01 Mar 1808 in Frederick Co., MD
- b. in Dietersweiler, Germany d.07 Nov 1755 in Kalberbronn, Germany
- b.28 Dec 1778 in Frederick Co., MD d.26 Oct 1852 in Seneca County, OH
- b.< 1756 d.Feb 1820 in Frederick Co., MD
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Details of George's family with Catharine Lease
1 Cemetery Tombsone Inscription @ Fravel Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH
2 Cemetery Tombsone Inscription @ Fravel Cemetery, Frederick County, OH
Further sources/citations:
Records from German Reformed Church, Frederick Co., MD @ Baptisms, page 175, Probate Records, Frederick Co., MD @ Frederick Co., MD
2 Cemetery Tombsone Inscription @ Fravel Cemetery, Frederick County, OH
Further sources/citations:
Records from German Reformed Church, Frederick Co., MD @ Baptisms, page 175, Probate Records, Frederick Co., MD @ Frederick Co., MD
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