[7-1] GEORGE SCHOLTZ[E 1], b Jan. 3, 1711; din 1779; s George and Anna (Hiibner) Scholtz [7]; was the first Schwenkfelder to come to Pa., arriving in Phila.on the “Snow Lowther,” Oct. 14, 1731. We are told that when George Scholtz started for Pa. his twin brother, Christopher, left for the Hast
Indies, which is the last we hear of him. Just why these twin brothers started out as they did, and why one went to the East Indies and the other to Pa. is a question that should be investigated.
For much of the data relating to these early Schultz families we are indebted to the David Schultz - Almanac Diaries, written by George’s brother David [E 9], ¢.v.
The following family of George Schoitz is constructed from the evidence collected:
[7-1] GEORGE SCHOLTZ[E 1], } Jan. 3, 1711; d 1779; s George and Anna (Hiibner) Scholtz [7]; m ELIZABETH ————-
Children (6):
On Oct. 14, 1731, George Scholltz subseribed to the Declaration of. Fidelity and Abjuration [Col Rec., Vol. IIT, p. 417.|
George Schultz’ name was on ‘‘Payroll of a Detachment of the 6th Battalion of Berks Co. Militia on duty Guarding Prisoners of War from Reading to Philadelphia.” [Pa. Arch., 2nd Ser., Vol. XIV., p 821.| Was this George Schultz a Schwenkfelder?
In an acknowledgment signed June 11, 1770, we find the following: ‘Elizabeth Shultz, wife of George Shultz, residing at Conegochighe in Maryland.”
When George Scholtz signed the Oath of Allegiance he spelled his name “Scholtz” (g.v.), but in signing his will he wrote “Shultz’’; thus showing the changes undergone in spelling. Most of his descendants also spell the name “Shultz’, while most of the families in Pa. have retained the spelling “Schultz.”
That George Scholtz was a merchant and was engaged in business in Phila., we know by the description given in deeds of land to himself and brother, David [vid. Homes and Burial Places], when in 1736, George Schultz of Phila., Merchant, and David Schultz of ‘‘New Hanover’ acquired 260 acres of land. On Mar. 1, 1757, this plot was conveyed to their brother, Melchior, and in this transaction the brothers are described as follows: “‘George Scholtze, late of the city of Phila., Merchant now of Salisbury Hundred, Frederick Co., Maryland, and David Sehultz of Upper Hanover, formerly though erroneously called ‘‘New Hanover.”’ On June 11, 1770, Elizabeth, wife of George Scholtz of Coneococheague, Maryland, released her right to the property, upon the payment to her of five pounds by Catherine Scholtz, widow of Melehior Schultz.
George Scholtz must have gone to Maryland prior to 1757, according to the above transaction, and according to entries made by David in his Almanac Diary. On Feb. 15, 1756, a letter was received by David from George, dated Dec. 26; on Jan. 16 and Feb. 16, he wrote answers to George at Conegohick.
“Feb. 10, 1757, George my brother, came from Conigoshick.”; *“Mar. 4, my brother, George,set out for Conegoschick.””’ On Mar. 1, 1759 and Oct. 29, 1768 he wrote letters to George in Caneogoshick.
In 1763, George Scholtz, a resident of Maryland, acquired 100 acres of land located a few miles west of Hagerstown, to which he added 33 acres in 1773, which he occupied the rest of his life. It is probable that he is buried in the private cemetery on this land near Hagerstown, although no stone marks his grave,
On June 10, 1763, George Shults of Frederick County, Md., gave a mortgage of 90 pounds to Melchor Wagener, Melchor Shults and Christopher Shults of Hereford Twp., Berks Co., Pa., and George Shults and David Shults of Upper Hanover Twp., Phila. Co. [H. 548.]
It is probable that George Scholtz married in Maryland; the first name of his wife was Elizabeth, but her last name has not been determined. George Schultz was naturalized Apr. 12, 1743, and died in 1779; and three of his children were married at that time. We know that he had four daughters, and two sons. No trace of the three daughters has been found, and the connection of the other three has not been absolutely established, although the evidence points the family to connection as stated above.
Elizabeth Scholtz, widow of George, m second time Martin Harry, as established by will.
WILL OF GEORGE SCHULTZ [Wills A p 28 Hagerstown, Md.]
In the Name of Almighty God, Amen, I George Shultz of Saulsbury in Washington County in the State of Maryland, and an old aged sickly man and uncertain when God Almighty will call for my soul, But sound in Mind and Memory. I therefore Recommend and deliver my Soul into his mercy in hope to obtain mercy and make my Last Will and Testament and my body I order to be decently Entered in the next neighbor’s Grave Yard after a Christian Manner and f make and ordain my true and Loving wife Elizabeth whole and sole Executrix of all my leaving Estate after my Decease of the Movable and Immovables that she may keep all together with the youngest three children until the youngest Son David Shultz hath his age of 21 years which will be the sixteenth of September 1784, and then she shall sell all the movables and immovables if she not hath a mind to sell it before and then she shall have One third of all but the debts must be paid Before and the three married children gets no share of the movables for they have gotten their share of the movables and Mary the same Girl is to have fifty Pounds, Before they divide the Legacies and the two sons shall have equal shares of one third, and the Four Daughters equal share of the other third. Further I take leave of all my Wife and children and Grand-children and all Christians with Recommending into providence of God Almighty, Amen. in the year of our Lord 1779, January 6 Signed Sealed Pronounced and Declared in the presence of Jacob Beckly John Snider George Shultz (L.8.) Michael Roof The will was Probated June 1, 1779.
EXTRACTS FROM COURT RECORDS, RE GEORGE SCHOLTZ ESTATE. First Account Vol. 1—18
The account of Elizabeth Shultz, Executrix of George Shultz late of Washington County, deceased, viz. 1781. This Accountant charges herself with the amount of an inventory Exhibited on said Estate £1760. 0. 0 And this Accountant prays to be allowed for the following payments and disbursements, to wit:
To cash paid David Shultz, p. Bond and Receipt appears... . 0.0.0... ec ce ete eee eeee 178. 5. 0
To cash paid Phillip Carne, p. Account and Receipt appears... . 2.2... 0.0... eee eee x 26. 0. 0
To cash paid George Shafer, Appraiser, p. Receipt appears............. 0c c eee eee ee ee ee ee 6. 0. 0
To cash paid Davelt Anehoney, Appraiser, p. Receipt appears... ..... 20.00... cece eee 6. 0. 0
To cash paid Martin Kirshner p. receipt appears... 0.2... ee eee e cence 5779. 0. O
To cash paid Thomas Belt......... 0.0.0... cc ee ee eee e eee nee e nen eeees 382.10. 0 £6377 .15. 0 Amount of debit............. 1760. Ballance due Executrix................. £4617 .15. 0 Elizabeth Shultz March 12, 1781 Executrix Ballance due the Executrix upon George Shultz passing final account £51. 6. 1 In Gold or Silver. Executrix prays to pass a second account Distribution of Estate.
Martin Harry & )
. : : Dec. 15, 1784 Elizabeth, his wife , 4 , who was Exe cutrix to Ballance due upon passing final Acc’t
George Schultz £356. 0.11 Specie Distribution as follows, viz. Agreeable to the Testator’s Will, viz. One third to the Widow... ......... 0.0.00 .0 2 eee eee £102. 0. 3 To Mary Shoultz.. 2.0.0.0... 0.02 cece eee eee 75.10. 1 To the 2sonseach 51. 0.14%........... 2... ee eee eee 102. 0. 3 To the other Girls 25.10.14 each..............-.--.. 76.10. 4 £356.—-.11
Ballance Book upon deceased persons Estate in Washington County - Final Account
The Final Account of Martin Harry and Elizabeth his wife who was Executrix of George Shultz late of Washington County. Deceased.
These accountants charge themselves with the amt. of a Tract of Land sold as Testator directed. ...462. 7. 6 and these accountants pray to be allowed for the Ballance of the first Acct. the following payments:
of the Ballance due on their first account... ... 02.02. ee en cnet ee tee eee ennee 51. 6. 1
of money paid the Surveyor as p. receipt... 2... cc tte ne ence tenet eeeneeee 3. 5. 0
of money paid the Chain Carriers as p. acc’t and reC... 0.0. cc een tenet e ees 1. 0. 0
of money p. the Register... 0.20. ce eee eee nee ee tte ete ee neenues 3.15. 6
of d. the Executor’s Commission on the payments and on the sales of the above land.............. 47. 0. 0 State ac. for..... 2.6... cee ee eee 106. 6. 7 Bal, due estate.. 6.2... ec eee 356. 0.11 462. 7. 6
On the 15th Decemher, 1781, came Martin Harry, Exec. of George Shultz late of said County dec’d and made oath that this above account is Just and true as stated and that he hath Bona Fide paid or secured to be paid the particular sums for which he claims an allowance, whereupon, after due Examination, is passed by Thomas Belt, Reg. WILL OF MARTIN HARRY { 1787-2-28 made 1788-9-26 probated
I give and bequeath tu my beloved wife, Elizabeth, One third part of the money I have received and am to receive for land sold to Henry Ash which land belonged to the Estate of George Shultz, deceased. I also give and bequeath to my said wife the Bed and Bedstead we now use, also a cow and the sum of twenty pounds current money to her and her heirs and assigns. I also give and bequeath to my said wife so long as she lives my widow the sum of twelve pounds current money annually, to be paid to her yearly by my sons Jonathon, David, Charles, Martin, Jacob, John and Andrew. I also give and bequeath to my said wife so long as she lives my widow the use and benefit of my house and lot Number 67 in Mary Ann Town in the County aforesaid, adjoining the aforesaid Elizabeth Inn. {Vol. I, 262] Widow's legacy. {Wills 8 p 172 Hagerstewn)
It seems that, after the death of Martin Harry, his widow removed to Augustin County, Virginia, where she gave a deed dated Sept. 24, 1789, to Henry Ash of Washington County, farmer, in compliance with the will.
FROM COURT RECORDS OF MARYLAND RE GEORGE SHULTZ
In 1763, June 10, Joseph Chapline of Frederick Co. Md.,sold to George Shultz of the same county 100 acres for 28 pounds part of ‘“‘Little Friendship.”
1773, Feb. 20, Peter Whitstone of Frederick Co. Md. farmer to George Shultz Sen. of the same county 33 acres for 30 pounds Tract in Conicochigue Settlement known by the name of Hazard Alias Conquest.
1773, May 24, Peter Whitstone sold to George Shultz, Sen. 25 acres for 50 pounds. Part of tract known by the name of the “Resurvey on Hartman’s Place.”
1784, Mar. 3, Martin Kershner. Washington Co. Ex. of Elizabeth Harry, Alias Shultz, being the late wife and relict of a certain George Shultz Sen. deceased of the aforesaid county. Martin Kershner deed sold 50 acres: called Ammendment to trouble with contestents. Said Shultz did not pay purchase money nor receive deed: am’t due 64 pounds 4 shillings, 3 pence D. Book 1. George Shultz Appraisement: ° movable property amounting to $2959.65 including
1 negro woman named Molly $266.65
1 negro boy named James..... 0.000 ec een eee eeee 200.00
1 negro girl named Nancy aged 2.........0. 0, 000000 cee eee eee eee 80.00
Several German books... 2.0.0.0... 0000s cece ee cece eens 13.00
190 gallons of whiskey @ 42c¢ per gal....... 000020002 eee es 79.80 [Will Book 11, p 18]
Tn 1830 a George Shultz was in custody of Sheriff of Augusta Co. Hesold interest in a tract of land, late property of Matthias Swink who died intestate; 1g descended to Rachel a daughter and wife of the said George Shultz.
This George Schultz may have been the Grandson of George [E 1].