Individual Details
Martin Rohrer
( - )
Deed conveyed, 28 Oct 1806, by Mathias Kessler: part of tract "Bares Hole" originally granted to Jonathan Hager.
First accounting of Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer, Executors of Martin Rohrer filed Washington Co., Admin Accounts, 10 Feb 1808. Mentions Michael Hammon et al.
Second accounting of Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer, Executors of Martin Rohrer filed Washington Co., Admin Accounts, 7 Mar 1809. Mentions Mag. Rohrer.
Third accounting of Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer, Executors of Martin Rohrer filed Washington Co., Admin Accounts, 30 Jan 1810. Mentions land sold to Christian Newcomer.
Fourth accounting of Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer, Executors of Martin Rohrer filed Washington Co., Admin Accounts, 15 June 1810.
Fifth accounting of Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer, Executors of Martin Rohrer filed Washington Co., Admin Accounts 1810-1817, p. 330, 14 Feb 1816. Mentions Michael Hammon, P. Sailor, Samuel Bachtel, and Mrs. Rohrer widow legacy.
Maryland Herald & Hagerstown Weekly Advertiser, 7 Nov 1806, Notice regarding the sale of Martin Rohrer's personal estate, about 2 miles from Hagerstown on the Antietam. Mentions executors, Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer.
From "Record of Indentures of Individuals bound out as Apprentices, Servants, etc. and of German and other Redemptioners, in the office of the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, Oct 3, 1771 to Oct 5, 1773 ==>
December 11, 1771, Martin Rohrer of Conococheague, Frederick County, obtained Peter Schleitz for 3 years and 6 months for 16 pounds, 13 shillings, and Daniel Voltz for 6 years for 17 pounds, 5 shillings, 3 pence. At the expiration of their services each was to receive, besides the usual two suits of wearing apparel, an ox, a grubbing hoe, and a maul and wedges, or 40 shillings in money.
Not certain this pertains to Martin d. 1806; may be impossible to ever kmow for sure. But, not inconceivable that Martin d. 1806 would be looking for help because he had no sons of his own, just the 7 daughters.
"Barn of Martin Rohrer, about 2 miles from this town struck lightning Sun eve last and consumed."
Purchased land from Ignatius Perry, Rohrer's Industry. 204.5 acres.
Martin Rohrer from John Rohrer, 46.5 acres
Martin Rohrer to John Ridenour, 49.5 acres.
Martin Rohrer to George Wiles. Pt. Locust Bottom (25 acres), pt. Colonel (4 acres).
Martin Rohrer from Hugh McLaughlin, pt. Locust Bottom 4.75 acres.
Martin Rohrer to Christopher Swope, 46.5 acres
Martin Rohrer from George Circule.
Martin Rohrer to John Stover, 100 acres.
Conrad Hogmire will dated 11 Jan 1796. Mentions the plantation where he lives, consisting of part of the resurvey on Old Fox Deceived. Keeps for himself "all the land on the south side of the lane and wagon road leading to George Nigh's and all the land on the northwest side of the route and Martin Rohrer's line." (261-266)
Valley Register, Middletown, Frederick Co., MD -- July 12, 1872
Deaths
- 12-year-old son of Daniel DOWNIN, living on farm of the late Frederick BRYAN near Hagerstown, was thrown from a horserake and killed - his neck being broken and his body mangled and bruised.
State Agency Series Listing
at the Maryland State Archives
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST
(Easements)
MSA S111
Dates: 1980/08/15
Description: Rohrer House, WA
Accession No.: 20,491-4-1/2
MSA No.: S 111-123
Location: 3/52/1/19
(Probably refers to Martin Rohrer house)
The Harry Needy farm was located on the tract of land called "Defiance, " per Spessard.
First accounting of Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer, Executors of Martin Rohrer filed Washington Co., Admin Accounts, 10 Feb 1808. Mentions Michael Hammon et al.
Second accounting of Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer, Executors of Martin Rohrer filed Washington Co., Admin Accounts, 7 Mar 1809. Mentions Mag. Rohrer.
Third accounting of Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer, Executors of Martin Rohrer filed Washington Co., Admin Accounts, 30 Jan 1810. Mentions land sold to Christian Newcomer.
Fourth accounting of Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer, Executors of Martin Rohrer filed Washington Co., Admin Accounts, 15 June 1810.
Fifth accounting of Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer, Executors of Martin Rohrer filed Washington Co., Admin Accounts 1810-1817, p. 330, 14 Feb 1816. Mentions Michael Hammon, P. Sailor, Samuel Bachtel, and Mrs. Rohrer widow legacy.
Maryland Herald & Hagerstown Weekly Advertiser, 7 Nov 1806, Notice regarding the sale of Martin Rohrer's personal estate, about 2 miles from Hagerstown on the Antietam. Mentions executors, Daniel Rench and Christian Newcomer.
From "Record of Indentures of Individuals bound out as Apprentices, Servants, etc. and of German and other Redemptioners, in the office of the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, Oct 3, 1771 to Oct 5, 1773 ==>
December 11, 1771, Martin Rohrer of Conococheague, Frederick County, obtained Peter Schleitz for 3 years and 6 months for 16 pounds, 13 shillings, and Daniel Voltz for 6 years for 17 pounds, 5 shillings, 3 pence. At the expiration of their services each was to receive, besides the usual two suits of wearing apparel, an ox, a grubbing hoe, and a maul and wedges, or 40 shillings in money.
Not certain this pertains to Martin d. 1806; may be impossible to ever kmow for sure. But, not inconceivable that Martin d. 1806 would be looking for help because he had no sons of his own, just the 7 daughters.
"Barn of Martin Rohrer, about 2 miles from this town struck lightning Sun eve last and consumed."
Purchased land from Ignatius Perry, Rohrer's Industry. 204.5 acres.
Martin Rohrer from John Rohrer, 46.5 acres
Martin Rohrer to John Ridenour, 49.5 acres.
Martin Rohrer to George Wiles. Pt. Locust Bottom (25 acres), pt. Colonel (4 acres).
Martin Rohrer from Hugh McLaughlin, pt. Locust Bottom 4.75 acres.
Martin Rohrer to Christopher Swope, 46.5 acres
Martin Rohrer from George Circule.
Martin Rohrer to John Stover, 100 acres.
Conrad Hogmire will dated 11 Jan 1796. Mentions the plantation where he lives, consisting of part of the resurvey on Old Fox Deceived. Keeps for himself "all the land on the south side of the lane and wagon road leading to George Nigh's and all the land on the northwest side of the route and Martin Rohrer's line." (261-266)
Valley Register, Middletown, Frederick Co., MD -- July 12, 1872
Deaths
- 12-year-old son of Daniel DOWNIN, living on farm of the late Frederick BRYAN near Hagerstown, was thrown from a horserake and killed - his neck being broken and his body mangled and bruised.
State Agency Series Listing
at the Maryland State Archives
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST
(Easements)
MSA S111
Dates: 1980/08/15
Description: Rohrer House, WA
Accession No.: 20,491-4-1/2
MSA No.: S 111-123
Location: 3/52/1/19
(Probably refers to Martin Rohrer house)
The Harry Needy farm was located on the tract of land called "Defiance, " per Spessard.
Events
| Birth |  |  | |||
| Death | , Washington, MD | | | ||
| Burial | Harry Needy farm | |
Families
| Spouse | Christiana Myer (1755 - 1816) |
| Child | Anna Rohrer (1775 - 1824) |
| Child | Anna Maria "Mary" Rohrer (1777 - 1826) |
| Child | Elizabeth Rohrer (1778 - 1828) |
| Child | Catherine Rohrer (1783 - 1832) |
| Child | Christina Rohrer (1788 - 1855) |
| Child | Magdalena Rohrer (1791 - 1875) |
| Child | Susanna Rohrer (1791 - 1875) |
| Father | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
Notes
Birth
Martin Rohrer is believed to have been born around 1738 by Robert Fry, a descendant of Martin Rohrer.Death
Martin Rohrer died between 17 October and November (1803?).Burial
The Needy farm, in 1941, was near Pitcock Mill, near Chewsville.Endnotes
1. Fry, Robert. Email: robertcfryjr@yahoo.com.
2. Will probated 3 Nov 1806. Wit. by Peter Sailor, Geo. Gittinger,Samuel Hogmire., Washing Co., Bol B, p. 128.