[38-2] ABRAHAM JACKEL (YEAKLE)[E 30], ’ —————; ; d Jan. 12, 1762; s David and Susanna (Heydrick) Jackel [38]; m MARIA WIEGNER [E 107], b 1699; d Jan. 3, 1781; dau Melchior and Maria Wiegner. Both buried in Washington Schw. Cem. Abraham Jackel came to Pa. in 1734; settled Ist in Macungie, Pa. [Plate B IITI]; later in Upper Hanover Twp. [Plate C XV], on land owned (1920) by William K. Schultz. He was naturalized June 21, 1743. Maria Wiegner was a sister of Hans Wiegner [E 35] and Susanna Reinwaldin [E 113], wife of George Reinwald [E 34].
Children (6):
Abraham Yeakle of Upper Hanover made a will dated Aug. 17, 1761; it was probated on Apr. 28, 1762, and contains amongst others the following provisions:
“To my wife, all the mcome of my land and plantation of 125 acres situate near my place, which I have granted to my son, John.”’ It also confirms agreement with his son “for her a habitation and abode together with other things.”
The residue after the decease of his wife is to be divided among his five children. The sons, Balthasar and John shall have one half part of the whole estate; of the balance:
14 is given to Susanna, wife of Abraham Wiegner.
14 is given to Rosina, wife of Caspar Seipt.
1 is given to Elizabeth. Executors: Balthasar Yeakle . Witnesses: George Schultz.
Caspar Seibt. Christopher Schultz.
Parents’ family: [38] David Jackel
Children’s own families: