JOHN PHILIP REPLOGLE, POLITICAL ACTIVIST:

ESTABLISHING AN IDENTITY

by Paul H. Replogle

1994

The purpose here is to provide an analysis of the essential records so far identified and composing what is known about an early resident of Maryland named John Philip Replogle. In the early documents his name is often given as Philip Replogle. His presumed father, John Rinehart Replogle (Johannes Reinhard Reblogel in German spelling) was also given the name John at birth and seldom used it thereafter. The first name given a child was a baptismal name and was not regularly used thereafter.

First, the background of the family and a statement of the problem is given. Secondly, a review of the available major records used in the study of John Philip and the family is discussed. Finally, a chronology of the activities of John Philip is presented, with sources indicated and comments noted as necessary, to provide a tentative solution to the problem; a final solution will probably never be known.

It has gradually become evident John Philip Replogle was something of a political activist. A list of such activities includes the following:

While none of these taken alone seems unusual, taken together they form a pattern indicating he took an active part in political events of the period.

BACKGROUND

"Recurrent war, fortification, and anxiety"

It is in Alsace that written records mentioning the Reblogel family begin. In the first Lutheran parish records of Soultz (which begin as early as 1595) it is recorded that Mattern Reblogel died in Soultz prior to 1617, and his son Hans is married there in 1602. Consider what kind of place it was:

"... But until the Emperor could compose his external differences with the Turk and with Francis I of France, he had no opportunity to march against the Lutherans within his borders. That opportunity came in 1546 and the internal struggles known as the Schmalkaldic Wars lasted, with some uneasy respites, until 1555. In that year, at an imperial diet at Augsburg, Catholic and Lutheran princes negotiated a treaty which gave recognition to Lutheranism in Germany on the narrow principle of cuius regio eius religio [whosoever rules the territory, his religion shall prevail]... that it was little more than a truce is evident from the wording of article 20 ... The Peace of Westphalia consisted of three treaties: one between Spain and the Dutch, dated at Munster, on the 30th January 1648; a second between the Emperor, the King of France, and the Princes of the Empire, at Munster, on the 24th October of the same year; and thirdly a treaty between the Empire and Sweden, also dated the 24th October, but signed at Osnabruck. These three treaties established, among other matters, three things which henceforth may be considered as fundamental, as vital parts of the structure of the European States System. The first thing was a clear adjustment of relations between Catholics and Protestants and the establishing of a modus vivendi between them which has endured till this day, and has prevented any further religious wars ... On July 25 1792, the Duke of Brunswick, as commander of the united armies of Prussia and the Empire, set forth a manifesto which enraged the French revolutionists and hastened the final overthrow of the French monarchy ... After having arbitrarily suppressed the rights and possessions of the German princes in Alsace and Lorraine ... In the northeast is Alsace-Lorraine, the vulnerable frontier with Germany, scene of recurrent war, fortification, anxiety ... "

Immigrant Ancestors

It is undisputed that Johannes Reinhard Reblogel 11 (b. 1720 - d. 1796) was the ancestor of most people in America now having the surname Replogle or Reprogle. He can be considered the major immigrant ancestor of the family, although no record of his passage from Alsace to America has been found. His father was Phillip Reblogel 1 (b. 1688 - d. 1760).

A smaller group of people with the surname Replogle have as their ancestor Johann Balthasar Reblogel 12 (b. 1722 - d. 1809 or 1810). His father was probably Balthasar Reblogel (b. ca. 1682 - d. 1742). Again, no record of his passage from Alsace to America has been found.

The immigration from Alsace to America (New Orleans, LA) of Johann Jacob Rablogel (b. ca. 1688 - d. ?) was recorded, and occurred in 1721. But little is known about his descendants.

The known brothers of Johannes Reinhard were Johann Philipp 15 (b. 1724 - d. 1728) and Philip 17 (b. 1731 - d. ?). Our knowledge about the Philip, b. 1731, is very slight: only his birth and christening (b. 3 May 1731 at Soultz, France, christened. 6 May 1731 at Soultz, Alsace, France). That is all. It is possible he was known to his family as Johann Philip, rather than only Philip, since his brother Johann Philip 15, b. 1724, died before Philip was born in 1731. Sometimes two children of the same family would be given the same name.

It was the custom of German people of this period to give a child the same name as the name of a parent or grandparent. The same given names are used over and over again in the lineage of a family. So we would expect Johannes Reinhard to give the name of his father, Philip, to one of his children; and that child to do the same.

Statement of the problem

A problem of establishing the identity of Philip Replogle was raised by Rev. John F. Replogle, S.J. in a 1963 letter:

Another aspect of the problem (but fully as baffling) had been stated a year earlier by Vivian E. Neal, a researcher of New Kensington, Pa., whose problem for many years was to connect her ancestor Sarah (Replogle) Ripple. She turned out to be a daughter of a George Replogle and (presumably) a granddaughter of John Rinehart Replogle. Sarah was born before 1800 or between 1800-1810. Mrs. Neal wrote:

Because of the discovery of Parish records in Alsace in 1982 and 1983 containing records of the Reblogel family, questions were raised as to the identity of the earliest Replogle / Reblogel men in America. One of the individuals raising the questions was Johann Philipp Reblogel 15, a brother of Johann Reinhard Reblogel; Philipp 15 was baptized 1 October 1724.

In the genealogy of the Replogle family published in 1984, the problem is stated in this way: "If Johann Philipp (15) did migrate to America, then our identification on 112 John Philip ("Philip Sr.") Replogle (Reblogel) [based on family records and Mormon Church Salt Lake Archives] might be in error. Our 112 John Philip ("Philip Sr.") Replogle resided after 1774 in Frederick County MD, one town being Hagerstown. He died between 1800-1823 in MD. If he were Johann Philipp (15), then he was aged 50 in 1774 when his known first child (Anna Maria Margretha 112:1) was born."

After the publication of the family genealogy in 1984 it was discovered that Johann Philipp Reblogel 15, who was b. 1724, died in Alsace in 1728, eliminating him from consideration as an immigrant to America.

Also after the publication of the 1984 genealogy another brother of Johann Reinhard Reblogel was identified: this is Philip Reblogel 17 who was born 3 May 1731 at Soultz, France and christened 6 May 1731 at Soultz, France. Nothing further is known about Philip Reblogel 17. It is possible he migrated to America with Johann Reinhard Reblogel when he came between 1751 and October, 1753.

The following three interrelated problems were listed in the 1984 genealogy as questions arising with the finding of Johann Philipp 15, but they apply equally to Philip Reblogel 17:

AVAILABLE MAJOR RECORDS

County histories

One old history of Bedford County, Pa. in a section regarding Bloomfield Township states: "The early settlers of this locality were chiefly of German descent... Among the pioneers were the Wagner, Barley, Replogle and Clapper families. Rinehart Replogle, the progeniter of the Replogles of Morrison's Cove, was of German descent. He settled in what is now Bloomfield Township early - probably before the close of the revolution... Rinehart Replogle Sr. was the father of fourteen children. He died at the age of 72..."

Another history of that county declares: "Woodberry Township was organized in 1785. There were settlers in (Morrisons) Cove as early as 1760. In 1777 Indian hostilities were so frequent that nearly all the inhabitants left the Cove." The same history puts the Replogle family that county at an early date: "Bloomfield Township was organized Dec. 8, 1876. Previous to that date it was included in Woodberry Township. The early settlers were chiefly of German descent, among the pioneers being Wagner, Bailey, Replogle and Clapper families. Rinehart Replogle settled in the county before the close of the Revolution..."

United States Census of 1790

According to the United States Census of 1790, Rinehart Repinogle of Bedford County, Pa. headed a family of 10 people. Subtracting he and his wife would leave 8 children living with him in 1790:

Peter, b. 1785, age 5 in 1790.

George, b. 1780, age 10 in 1790.

John, b. 1778, age 12 in 1790.

David, b. 1775, age 15 in 1790.

Daniel, b. 1773, age 17 in 1790.

Jacob, b. 1771, age 19 in 1790.

Maria Eva, b. 1767, age 23 in 1790.

Catherine, b. 1765, age 25 in 1790.

Using the information from the 1984 genealogy, but adjusting David's birth date from 1775 to 1774 (an acceptable correction when dealing with census data), then the children per the genealogy do agree with the count in the 1790 census:

Free white males over sixteen: 4. This is John Rinehart (husband) and children David, Daniel, and Jacob.

Free white males under sixteen years: 3. This is Peter, George and John.

Free white females: 3. This is Barbara (wife) and children Maria Eva and Catherine.

This tabulation gives some assurance of accuracy in the list of children according to the genealogy. We can then speculate from this evidence that the remaining children -- Adam, Barbara, Rinehart, Amos, John Philip and Margaret -- were living elsewhere in 1790, presumably in their own households:

Adam, according to the 1984 genealogy, "resided 1790 at Bedford Co., Pa. -- still single." This is based on his appearance in the 1790 United States Census for Bedford Co. as "Replong, Adam." His listing is near the listings for "Repingogle, Rinehart" (John Rinehart 11) and "Repinogle, Rinehart" (Rinehart 114), suggesting his domicile was near their farms. At some point between 1790 and 1800 Adam acquired a family and moved to Huntingdon County, Pa., based on the 1800 United States Census which lists Adam, his wife and one child.

Barbara married Daniel Cripe about1775 and so would be listed under his name as head of household. They were located at Huntingdon Co., Pa. before they moved to Montgomery Co., Ohio soon after 1800.

Rinehart (Jr.) is listed as a separate household in the 1790 census of Bedford Co., Pa.

Amos apparently resided in the 1790's at Rockbridge Co., Va.

John Philip can be accounted for by a listing for "Philip Replogle" in the 1790 census of Philadelphia Co., Pa. (See below.)

Margaret married about 1772, so would have been listed under her husband as head of household, Peter Roof, presumably at Bedford Co., Pa.

In this way, all members of the family are placed as of the year 1790. Two hundred and four years later -- in 1994 -- it is not so easy to locate every member of the family.

Records of Arnold M. Replogle

The next major source of information about the Replogle family comes from Arnold M. Replogle, an attorney who lived at Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1936. Unfortunately, his records have not been found, aside from copies of a typescript, and a three page letter dated March 26, 1936 kept with The Liebegott manuscript (see below). He mentioned in the letter he had been researching the family history for twenty years, and he was active in "the first Replogle reunion" of 1914. Although his three page letter contains much information, John Philip (or Philip) is not mentioned. Several copies of the typescript, or booklet, have been found and made available for research. It is unclear if it was the basis for the work of George H. Liebegott.

Records of George H. Liebegott

Aside from the county history of 1884 and the records of Arnold M. Replogle mentioned above, the starting point in researching the Replogle family is the manuscript of George H. Liebegott. His research covered a period of years:

1945. George H. Liebegott, of Altoona, Pa., a genealogist of Altoona, Pa., shows a fourth son of "Rinehart Replogle, Sr." named Philip in two lists of Rinehart's 14 children. The first list, dated 1945, shows Philip married to Elizabeth Gossart, but has "?" written in later.

1953. The second list is dated 1953. In the "married to" column the name Elizabeth Gossart is given but typed over with a dotted line and a question mark. No sources are given.

1955. In his sheet dated 1955 Liebegott lists the Assessments for Conemaugh Township., Cambria Co., Pa., for Philip Replogle, saying it is "from record by Mrs. C.R. Neal, 3-9-55." He concludes by saying: "Now that George Replogle A-8, of Cambria Co., and mentioned as having a brother Philip, coded as A-4. and assessed in Conemaugh Township., Cambria Co., Pa. It is conceded that an error has been made in assuming Philip Replogle who m. Elizabeth Gossard, was a son of Rinehart, Sr. and is of another lineage. He evidently being an immigrant ancestor contemporary with Rinehart Sr. G.H.L. 3-17-55."

1956. Liebegott's manuscript page, "Replogle family records enclosed with letter to Mrs. Donald H. Estes, nee Maysel Replogle ..." includes the following: "D. Philip Replogle b about 1760, est. by birth of son Frederick 1782, married Elizabeth Gossard, Hagerstown, Maryland. 4 children." One generation on average is said to be 22 years, thus 1782 less 22 gives the date 1760. Johann Reinhard Reblogle was married in 1753 (in America, his second marriage) and John Philip was his second child born in America, Margaret being the first child, born in 1756. In the 1984 genealogy John Philip's birth date is given as ca. 1754, making him 28 years old in 1782 at the birth of Frederick.

There seems to be a record in the Latter Day Saints archives at Salt Lake City stating Philip was b. 1754 and married to Elizabeth Gossard. In this connection, Madeline Raymond has written: "I am convinced in my own mind, that while Rinehart, Sr.'s (Johann Reinhard Reblogel) son Phillip may have been born 1754 he would not have been the Phillip married to Elizabeth Gossard (he would have been only four years younger than her father).

Where was Philip, Jr. 112:2 married? According to Liebegott's manuscript page, this "D. Philip" married Elizabeth Gossard at "Hagerstown, Maryland." But the 1984 book, Replogle - Reprogle Genealogy, shows "Philip, Jr. m. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Gossart about 1805 probably PA." Or did Liebegott mean Elizabeth was from Hagerstown, Maryland?

1957. Liebegott's manuscript page, dated Dec. 14, 1957, "Notes, concerning the name of Phillip Replogle and others," includes the following:

1958. Liebegott's manuscript page dated Feb. 3, 1958, "Replogle lines of descent, recorded in the manuscript," includes the following:

In actuality, Liebegott has not proven that any of the above references shows a father-son relationship to Rinehart Replogle, Sr. Any of these persons named Philip could have a father other than Rinehart. A record of birth and/or baptism would be helpful, but none has been found. We have the birth records for only two children of John Rinehart Replogle 11.

First birth record. A birth record for his son Jacob C. Replogle 119 is found in the records for Salem German Reform Church, Conococheague District, Frederick County, Md. (b. 29 Aug. 1771, baptized. 13 Sept. 1771). An LATTER DAY SAINTS record shows his middle initial as "C" and shows the location as Washington County, Maryland, but same church and district.

Second birth record. A birth record for his son Daniel Replogle 11A is found in the same church records (b. 24 Sept. 1772, baptized. 19 June 1773).

Birth records for the other children of John Rinehart are not documented, but Liebegott lists dates of May, 1751 for Margaret, 1759 for Rinehart, (Jr.) and April 3, 1785 for Peter. The date of 1759 for Rinehart (Jr.) is also given in Society of Daughters of the American Re and Sons of the American Revolution. records. But no primary source for it has been found. Similarly, the birth location for Rinehart (Jr.) has been given as Lancaster County, Pa. but confirmation is lacking.

Liebegott apparently provided similar information to C. Ross Fluke, a family history researcher of Pa. Fluke shows:

"A-4 Philip Replogle ? m. Elizabeth Gossard ?

" Several Philips."

As noted above, the recorded births of John Rinehart Replogle's sons Jacob and Daniel occurred in the early 1770s at the Conococheague District. This place has been described as follows:

But Jacob and Daniel were the ninth and tenth child, respectively, of John Rinehart Replogle. John Philip was his first child born in America, so a period of time had elapsed since he was born.

Records of Floyd G. Hoenstine

Floyd G. Hoenstine was a genealogist, author and publisher who lived at Hollidaysburg, Pa. In March, 1962 he wrote:

" ... I have examined records in my library for data on the Replogle family of Morrisons Cove, Bedford County (Pa.) ... Am well acquainted with descendants of Rhinehard Replogle who settled in this area during the Revolutionary War and I spoke at one of the family reunions. The local residents are descendants of Rhinehart Replogle, Junior, and little is known of the other branches of the family ... We find record of the following sons ... Phillip ... in Bedford County ..." Does this mean he found a record of Philip, as a son of John Rinehart, in Bedford Co. (seems likely) or did he find Phillip in Bedford Co. (seems unlikely)?

Records of Rev. John F. Replogle, S.J.

When this writer prepared a manuscript genealogy in 1974, it included mention of John Philip as follows:

First Generation.

1. __. (Immigrant ancestor.)

11. Rinehart.

12. Balthasar.

13. John Philip, m. Eleanor McClean, had children. Anna Maria and John Henry.

Second Generation.

11. Rinehart, Sr.

111. Adam.

112. John.

113. Jacob.

114. Philip, b. 1777, d. 1853, m. ?

Etc.

Third Generation.

114. Philip.

1141. Frederick, b. 1813.

1142. Frederick George, b. Nov. 19, 1811.

1143. Jacob, b. June 30, 1821.

Etc.

The lines of descent in the 1984 book were arranged differently, due to consultations with Rev. John Replogle and Madeline Raymond. The following exchange of letters illustrates the difficulties encountered during the process:

The upshot of all this: in 1984 the John Philip (13) who m. Eleanor McClean (McClean) was combined with the Philip Replogle who was the son of John Rinehart and who m. Anna Maria and had children Anna Maria, Philip, Jr. b. 1777 and m. Elizabeth Gossard, Frederick M., and John Henry. It may fairly be asked, "is Philip who m. Anna Maria, and John Philip who m. Eleanor McClean, the same individual? What is there to connect the two? We concluded they were the same individual. It is difficult to see two Philips around the same period of time and appearing in the same locality ... and no further follow-up on two different Philip families. Also, it has been noted that the "Philip" name certainly does not appear in early generations of John Rinehart's descendants, like other given names do: Jacob, Daniel, George, etc. One would think if there were two Philips the odds would have been greater for the name being used; one wonders why it wasn't. These two Philips have not been found on a 1810 census record ... nor has a wife. One would think there would be some record of Philip (found on the 1800 census) in Frederick Co., Md., after 1800.

But this combination of John Philip 13 with Philip who m. Eleanor McClean (then 112) did not come easily (this was before the days of computerized word processing). Madeline wrote: "When you wrote me to combine the two, I did. I corrected my 47 typed sheets, and typed probably 160 in addition. Then, you said, "leave as was." So, I went back and changed all from: John Philip / Philip ... John Philip / Frederick M., to: Philip, Sr. / Philip, Jr. ... Philip, Sr./ Frederick M. I am not sure from your letter of Oct. 1, 1981: you say, 'still haven't got to your letters re: Phillip vs. John Phillip, etc.' ... exactly where are we? I simply do not want to do all that retyping and think, now, as you said September. 17, 1981: leave as was one. Two men: John Philip 13, Philip Sr. 112 (b. ca. 1754). I think your suggestion to point out that they could be one man is the best bet for this point in time."

CHRONOLOGY

What follows is an attempt to piece together into some kind of mosaic the life and times of John Philip Replogle. We can only find bits and pieces, scattered about; think about them; then draw whatever conclusions seem logical and reasonable.

1754; or about 1760: Philip Replogle of Germany "or maybe Penna."

In REPLOGLE - REPROGLE GENEALOGY (1984) the Philip Replogle who m. Elizabeth Gossart is identified as Philip Replogle, Jr. with assigned ID of 112:2, b. "ca. 1777 (or later)". So a birth date of about 1754, as given in that book, seems about right for his father, John Philip Replogle. If 1754 is correct, then his father and mother, John Rinehart and Maria Barbara, had been married about one year when he was born, their first child, they having been married at York County, Pa. in 1753.

On a family record sheet received in 1962 from Vivian E. Neal covering the family of "Philip Replogle Sr. and Elizabeth Gossard / Gossert," Philip's "address" is given as "Hagerstown, Md., or within the Leitersburg District, Md." Birth date is given as "About. 1760" and birth place as "At Germany or maybe Penna." No source is given and the record is not dated.

The information on Mrs. Neal's record could have come from Liebegott's material, based on the following paragraph in one of his pages:

1774: Philip Replogle of Hagerstown, Md.

One of two Replogle baptisms in the records of The Reformed Church of Hagerstown, Washington Co., Md. is as follows:

Anna Maria Margretha, daughter. of Philip and Anna Maria Replogel b. 5 Aug. 1774 Baptized. 19 October 1774, Wit: Margretha Stoltzen."

The year 1774 in the life of John Philip is significant in another way. In 1781 Philip Replogle would "turn in" a person named John Parks. Also, Washington County, Maryland would be the locale for much of Philip's recorded activity. A history of that county provides background for both aspects of John Philip's life as it relates:

" ... The first public meeting of consequence held during the Revolutionary times within the present limits of Washington County, was at Elizabeth Town, July 2, 1774 ... a number of mercantile Gentlemen solemnly declared they would send off all the Tea they had on hand, and that they would not purchase any more until the Act laying a duty thereon be repealed, among which number was a certain John Parks. This John Parks was compelled by the committee to march bareheaded with torch in hand and set fire to a chest of tea he had imported."

1777: Birth of Philip Jr., son of John Philip

The birth date of Philip, Jr. 112:2, second child of John Philip, is given in REPLOGLE - REPROGLE GENEALOGY as about 1777. A county history article stated he died at age 56. Thus, he could be much younger than a man born in 1777. However, his wife gave her age as 68 on the 1850 census. If that is correct, than a birth date for Philip, Jr. 112:2 is not out of line. If he were the son who was given a birth date of ca. 1790 - 1800 according to the 1800 Maryland census, then he must have been married about age 16 which could be possible. His daughter Catherine (his first child) was born 1 October 1806.

1777: Philip Replogle of Elizabethtown, Md.

At some point in 1777 John Philip Replogle must have been a soldier in the Revolutionary War, for in February of that year he was charged with desertion. This was described as follows:

1778: Philip Replogle of Washington Co., Md.

In Feb. 1777, the General Assembly of Md. had passed a law making it necessary to sign an 'Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity' to Md. and the cause of freedom. Each male 18 or older had to register.

Among those from Washington Co., Md. who were required to sign this oath were Daniel Bowman and his brothers Aaron, John and Sparling, Valentine Horn, who would become Daniel's father-in-law in 1784, and John Philip Replogle 112, father of Frederick M. Replogle 112:3. Daniel Bowman was the father of Catherine Bowman who married Frederick M. Replogle 112:3.

Philip Replogle 112:2 of Darke Co., Ohio also named a son Frederick: Frederick George Replogle 112:24, born 18 November 1812 or 19 November 1811.

John Philip Replogle signed the oath in 1778. (But a genealogist advised: "The only date given is 'sworn before me 28 February 1778,' but whether this is the actual date Philip took the oath or just the date John Barns made his report cannot be determined.") The name, "Philop Replogh," appears in a list of persons at Washington Co., Md. on Feb. 28, 1778, as follows:

Also in 1778, when he was 24 years old, John Philip Replogle leased land at Conechoagne Hundred, Washington Co., Md. His occupation at this time was as a blacksmith, but apparently he was giving up that line of work and becoming a farmer. A land record, dated 4 May 1778, of Washington Co., Md.. states:

1. Is the location "Conechoagne Hundred" the same place as the "Conococheague District" where John Rinehart's sons Jacob and Daniel were born in the early 1770s? If so, John Philip had probably lived in this area for several years.

2. Is the John Stull mentioned as a witness to the signing of this lease the same man as Colonel Stull who was commander of the battalion from which John Philip Replogle was a deserter in February of 1777? If John Philip is now peacefully farming, as the lease seems to indicate, then presumably his military service activities have ended by this time, May of 1778.

A Phillip Replogle is on the Washington Co., Md. census for 1778. This apparently was a state census.

1781: Phillip Replogle of Frederick, Md.

In 1781 Phillip Replogle turned in John Parkes who was implicated in a loyalist plot; this happened at Frederick, Md. It is reported that "by June 30 (1781), another person had been implicated, one John Parks, of Baltimore." "A person of the name of John Parks of Baltimore has been charged as a considerable Accomplice in the intended Insurrection at Frederick upon the oath of Philip Replogle; He is now in Goal at Baltimore Town arrested on Suspicion and has petitioned for a speedy Trial ..."

On 17 June 1781 Philip Replogle signed a deposition as follows:

The John Gripe mentioned in the foregoing deposition possibly is John, b. c.1746 Bedford Co. Pa. (?), d. 9 July 1814 at Montgomery Co., Oh., m. c.1770 at Morrisons Cove, Pa.(?) to Elizabeth Rench, daughter of Joseph Rench and b. c.1750, d. 1815. John Creib was a Dunker minister in Pa. and Oh., brother of Daniel Cripe, b. 15 April 1752, who married Barbara (Lovina) Replogle. Barbara was a daughter of John Rinehart Replogle.

A key phrase in this deposition is "go and take protection." Did this mean protection from the British? What kind of danger motivated John Philip to take this action?

Eventually, John Parks was discharged from jail on August 18, in Baltimore, giving a bond of a thousand pounds for good behavior.

1782: Philip Replogle of Md.

Frederick M. Replogle, son of Philip and Anna Maria Replogle, was b. 16 August 1782, at Md. (Source not identified.) According to the Cleveland History, Philip of Darke Co., Ohio had a son Frederick born in Maryland (Hagerstown). Or, it said Frederick was born there.

1783: Philip Replogle of Cambria Co., Pa.

Floyd G. Hoenstine, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., has written about the children of John Rinehart Replogle based on "what information is available here." On a chart he prepared, he shows "Philip (Cambia. Co.), b. 1783" as one of the nine children of John Rinehart shown on the chart. In addition he shows "George (Cambia. Co.), b. 1776, d. 1845."

1784: Philip Replogle of Hagerstown, Md.

The second of two baptisms in the records of The Reformed Church of Hagerstown, Md.:

"John Hinrich son of Philip and Maria Replogle baptized. __ Feb. 1784, Wit.: Anna Maria Buchero." But another source shows "Reblogel, John. Henrich (parents Philip Reblogel and Maria) Christened Dec 26 1784 Hagerstown (Washington County) MD."

1786: Philip Replogle of Washington Co., Md.

"Bill of Sale Liber E, p. 134 dated 2 February 1786 recorded same date from Philip Replogle of Washington Co., Md. to William Lee & John Prutzman, ferry boat for 40 pounds and live stock." Since he is acquiring live stock at this time, it appears his occupation was that of a farmer.

A researcher of Frederick, Md. made the following comment, which relates to the "40 pounds and live stock" mentioned above: "The colonies in general always lacked enough English specie to pay their bills--so they relied on barter, in Maryland that developed into the tobacco standard for Maryland issued 'specie.' Pennsylvania also issued their own currency--what their credit base was I'm not sure. Frederick County bordered on Pennsylvania (it still does) and Pennsylvania currency as a medium of exchange here was nearly as common (if not more so among the Germans) as Maryland currency. A large sum of Pennsylvania currency used in a transaction may indicate the sale of property in Pennsylvania before purchase of property in Maryland. A note about exchange values: 1 pound of Maryland currency of 1774 would be worth approximately $22 American 1972 dollars; 1 pound of British sterling of 1774 would be worth approximately $37 1972 American dollars."

1788: Philip Replogle of Frederick Co. Md.

A church record states: "Philip Replogle m. Eleanor McClean on 5 Oct. 1788 at Frederick Co. Md., witnessed by __ Wolffly and __ Eckhardt."

There were other McClean marriages at Frederick Co., Md.: Daniel McClean & Anna Marstellar, m. 3 March 1791; also, Joseph McClean & Susan. Gorsling, m. 12 Jan. 1790.

1790-1800: Philip (Jr.) Replogle of Pa.

Philip (Jr.), 112:2 , son of Philip and Anna Maria Replogle, was born ca. 1790-1800 from the 1840 U.S. census; and he was born at Pa. This causes a problem, because his date of birth is given as "1777 (or later)" in REPLOGLE - REPROGLE GENEALOGY. The 1790 census (see below) would indicate the former date, ca. 1790-1800, is correct. But U.S. Census records were not necessarily correct as to the size of a head of household's family. For instance, all persons in the home at the time the census was taken were listed, whether living in the home or visiting there. This explains why after 1840 (when all individuals in a household were named) some persons are listed twice in different locations for the same census year.

The "Junior" on his name was observed in a Darke Co., Ohio deed dated 7 November 1830 in which Martin Van Buren, President of the U.S. accepted full payment from Philip Replogle, Jr. for 40 acres of land. Philip Junior's son, Philip William 112:25, was born about 1815. (See REPLOGLE - REPROGLE GENEALOGY p. 50.)

1790: Philip Replogle of Philadelphia Co., Pa.

Philip Replogle is listed in the 1790 U.S. Census ("Heads of Families" Census) for Northern Liberties Town, Philadelphia Co., Pa., which shows: 16 years and up: 1; under 16 years: 2; females: 2.

16 years and up b. 1774 or earlier Philip Replogle

1-male under 16 years b. 1774 - 1790 John Henry, b. 1784,

age 6 in 1790.

1-male under 16 years b. 1774 - 1790 Frederick M., b. 1782,

age 8 in 1790.

1-Female Living in 1790 Eleanor McClean

1-Female Living in 1790 Anna Maria, b. 1774.

The above census data does not account for John Philip's son Philip, Jr. 112:2, who was b. "ca. 1777 (or later)," according to REPLOGLE - REPROGLE GENEALOGY, so age 13 (or younger) in 1790. John Philip's son John Henry was bound out to a coachmaker at age 17 (see below). Could Philip 112:2 have been placed outside the household in 1790 for some similar reason? If he was born ca. 1790-1800, as reported in the 1840 census, then the problem goes away: he was not yet born at the time of the census of 1790.

It appears that Philip Gassert (Gossard?) resided 1790 at Northern Liberties Township., Philadelphia Co., Pa. This is the same area in which we find John Philip. However, the name of the father of Elizabeth Gossard, who m. Philip Replogle, Jr. 112:2, is John (or Jacob John), not Philip. John Gossard had no son named Philip.

1798: John Philip Replogle of Baltimore, Md.

The following item has been reported, but the primary source is not identified: "There is a John Philip Replogle registered in the 5th congressional district (Baltimore) for 1798 voting."

The only other connection John Philip had to the town of Baltimore was his loyalist activities with John Parks "of Baltimore" in 1781. Parks was in jail in Baltimore and asking for a speedy trial. It may be that John Philip associated with Parks later on, in 1798.

1800: Philip Replogle of Frederick Co., Md.

The 1800 U.S. Census places John Philip at Frederick Co., Md., Liberty Township, District #7, as follows:

Philip Rippleogle Age 45 & over (b. 1755 or later)

Wife Age 45 & over (b. 1755 or later) Eleanor McClean d.

Aug 1825 Wash. DC, age 69.

Son Age- under 10 (b. 1790-1800 ) ? A new son if father

is Philip 13.

Son Age 16-26 (b. between. 1774-1784) John Henry, b. 1784,

age 16 in 1800, or

Frederick, b. 1782,

age 18 in 1800, or

Philip, Jr., b.. 1777,

age 23 in 1800.

Daughter Age- under 10 (b. 1790-1800) ? A new daughter. if

father Philip 13. A

Catherine Replogle m. a Bradley in Wash. DC in

1812.

The above census data does not account for Anna Maria Margretha (b. 1774, so age 26 in 1800). Was she married and living in her husband's household? We could surmise Frederick and Philip, Jr. -- since they were older than John Henry -- had left the household. Another conclusion may be drawn: Isn't Philips age, 45 and on, and Frederick County, an additional small "tie" to this Philip being "John Philip"? A will or land sale record after his death is really needed for proof. The son, under 10: what happened to him? Were there Guardianship papers for him? He might have been too old when his father died, but such papers can be kept in mind.

Families such as the John Philip Replogle family formed long-lasting associations with neighboring families at this period, and these family alliances shared common experiences, such as migrating to new locations and membership in the same church or religion; the children of one family in the group married children of other families in the group. As a result, the researcher will find the same family surnames over and over again in different locations at different times. This phenomenon may have started with the clustering of immigrants from a common European location, speaking the same language -- in this case, German. A study of these associated families can provide valuable information and furnish clues for further research.

The 1800 Census for Frederick County, Liberty Township, District #7 is not an exception to this pattern. The entire Liberty Township census listing for this township (not a long one) was checked for Replogle-related names and the following was found:

1801: John Philip Replogle of Frederick Town, Md.

The following is a reference to John Henry Replogle, son of John Philip Replogle: "John Philip Repogle binds his son John Henry Repogle to George Doffler, coachmaker in Frederick Town, to 26 Jan. 1805. (Item dated) 22 Aug. 1801. Wit: John Schley (314-5)." From this, it is probable that John Philip was located in 1801 at or near Frederick Town, Md., since this event took place there.

About 1805: Son Philip, Jr. marries

The marriage of Philip, Jr. 112:2, the son of John Philip, to Elizabeth Gossard occurred about 1805 at probably Pa. In this connection, Geo. H. Liebegott wrote: "Philip married Elizabeth Gossard, daughter. of John Gossard & Mary Keifer. John Gossard evidently lived at Hagerstown, Md. prior to living in Richland Township., Cambria Co., Pa., as noted in assessment 1843-1845 if the same one ... The linking of the names Replogle and Gossard at Hagerstown, Md. provides the above assumption" (that the Philip assessed at Conemaugh Township., Cambria Co., Pa. during the years 1810-1817 is presumed to be the son of John Rinehart Replogle 11).

It would be interesting to learn the source of the idea that John Gossard lived at Hagerstown, Md. The Gossard / Gossart family lineage seems to go like this:

I.

John Jacob Gossart (1725-1779), m. Maria Margaret Spangler, d. at Bethel Township., Lancaster, Pa. He had a son:

II.

Jacob John Gossart (1752-1834), m. Anna Maria Kiefer, resided Lancaster, Pa.; Franklin Co., Pa. (1777 and 1800); Antrim Township., Franklin Co., Pa. He had children, among others:

III.

1. John Gossart (1776-?), resided Conemaugh Township., Cambria Co. Pa.; Richland Township., Cambria Co., Pa. in 1810-1834.

2. Elizabeth Gossart (1782-1854), b. Pa., m. Philip Replogle at Pa., d. Darke Co., Ohio

Nowhere in this scenario does the Hagerstown, Md. location appear.

1806-1811: Son John Henry has a letter

Sometime in the period 1806-1811 "Henry Replogle" --John Philip's son John Henry-- was evidently the named recipient of a letter being held at the Hagerstown, Md. Post Office.

1808-1819: Philip Replogle of Cambria County, Pa.

The names Philip and George are given by Liebegott in his list of John Rinehart's children. There is evidence they resided at Cambria County, Pa. According to Edna Lehman of Ebensburg, Pa., "Cambria County was formed out of Somerset County, which in turn was formed out of Bedford County, Somerset County in 1795, and Cambria in 1804, so that these people probably lived on the same farm which was in Bedford, then Somerset and later in Cambria County. Somerset County took care of all the legal matters of Cambria County until 1808, so that probably the early deeds, etc. are registered in Somerset Co." We know John Rinehart was an early settler at Bedford Co., Pa. He was there at least by 1776, when he paid a tax at Frankstown Township., Bedford Co., Pa. Before that, records show he resided at Frederick Co., Md. It is possible Philip and George lived on the original property acquired by John Rinehart in 1776 or earlier.

Edna Lehman also stated: "I did not find anything about Philip (Replogle) other than that he is assessed (for taxes), 1810, George (presumably Philip's brother) is assessed in 1814." Later, she wrote: "Assessment 1808 - (first in Cambria County) Philip Replogle, George Replogle."

These assessments in Conemaugh Township., Cambria Co., Pa., are listed by Geo. H. Liebegott, who attributes them to Mrs. C.R. Neal, 3-9-55, as follows:

Year Acres Value Identity

1810 328 $878 Philip He is presumed to be A-4, son of Rinehart

Replogle Sr. A.

1811 311 201

1812 106 85

1813 316

1814 300

1815 300 460

1817 300 460

1819 No longer assessed.

A more detailed listing was provided to Madeline Raymond in 1982 by Mrs. Betty Mulhollen, a researcher, as follows:

"1808 Assessment records of Conemaugh Township Cambria County PA (before this date the records are kept in Somerset County the parent county in March 26, 1804 when Cambria County formed.)

Replogle, Philip 328 acres 1 cattle

ditto 349 acres 15 cleared

ditto 160 acres 10 cleared

Replogle, George 298 acres 20 cleared 1 cattle innkeeper

1810 assessment records of Conemaugh Township Cambria County PA

Replogle, Philip 328 acres 2 horse 1 cattle

ditto 349 acres 15 cleared

ditto 160 acres 10 cleared 1 horse 1 cattle

Replogle, George 298 acres 20 cleared 1 cattle

ditto Innkeeper

ditto 349 acres 15 cleared"

The same report listed data from the 1810 U.S. Census for Conemaugh Township., Cambria Co., Pa., as follows:

"91. Ripelogle, Philip

males females

1 - 10/under years 2 - 10/under years

1 - 26/45 years 1 - 26/45 years total - 5"

Attempting to fit this data into what we know of the family of John Philip, we have:

1 male - 26/45 years b. between. 1765 and 1784 John Philip, b. 1754 ?

Dates do not fit.

1 female - 26/45 years b. between. 1765 and 1784 Eleanor McClean ?

She m. John Philip in 1788,

so dates might fit, but looks

questionable.

1 male - 10/under years b. between. 1800 and 1810 Possibly the unknown son

who was b. 1790-1800.

1 female 10/under years b. between. 1800 and 1810 Possibly the unknown daughter.

who was b. 1790-1800.

1 female 10/under years b. between. 1800 and 1810 ?

The above data does not include some of John Philip's children who would have left home by 1810, as follows:

Anna Maria, b. 1774, age 36 in 1810.

Philip, Jr., b. about 1777, age 33 in 1810.

Frederick M., b. 1782, age 28 in 1810.

John Henry, b. 1784, age 26 in 1810.

Taken as a whole, this census data doesn't fit the John Philip family very well based on both dates and locale. John Philip's location was primarily Washington Co., Md. -- not Bedford County, Pa. Could this Philip Replogle in Cambria County, Pa. be Philip, Jr., the son of John Philip? There is a family story that Philip, Jr. rode horseback from Pa. to Tenn. -- which would place Philip, Jr. in Pennsylvania.

In the 1984 book the old family story of the Cambria County Philip being a son of John Rinehart is discarded and Cambria County Philip is combined with Philip Replogle, Jr. (112:2) using this text::

But this leaves hanging the question of George Replogle of Cambria Co., Pa. who was taxed along with Philip, Jr.

Madeline Raymond wrote in a letter: "If we are correct, that the Philip in Cambria Co. in 1810 was Philip, Jr., then, could the George in Cambria Co. also have been a son of Philip, Sr.? This does not agree at all with the records as we now have them, and the 1790 Pa. census showing that Philip had only two sons. I mention this as it would be a possibility for our two persons named George in 1820. I also have a John Reprogel who m. Mary Ann Young June 21, 1821, Bath Township, Green Co., OH. The unknown George was living there as early as 1818 per one Green Co. history."

In the same letter she wrote about Elizabeth Gossard, wife of Philip, Jr.: "The will of John Gossard, who died in 1834 in Franklin Co., Pa., does name his children, and left his daughter "Elizabeth who intermarried with Philip Replogle (and some other children) $1.00 and wiped out monies they may have owed him." He left his sons, George and Christian his land in Cambria Co., Pa., lying south of Yellow Spring and Rocky run ..."

When John Gossard speaks of his daughter "Elizabeth who intermarried with Philip Replogle" in his will, there is a need to clarify which Philip Replogle married Elizabeth Gossart. That this refers to Philip 112:2, son of John Philip 112, is supported by the following four facts:

(a.) Philip Replogle of Cambria Co., Pa., and later of Darke Co., Ohio, was the Philip that married Elizabeth Gossart. Her father John Gossart purchased 300 acres of land in Cambria County from the heirs of John Stouder, Sr., on 16 June 1808. John Stouder, Sr., was the father of Mary Stouder whose husband was George Replogle (one of John Stouder's heirs) of Cambria County. This George Replogle was the apparent brother of Philip.

As noted above, Mary Stouder married a George Replogle, daughter of John Stouder, Sr. (who was deceased by 16 June 1808 and probably died at Richland Township., Cambria Co., Pa.) and Sarah ("Sally") Stouder.

On 16 June 1808 an article of agreement was drawn between John Gossard, evidently the father of Elizabeth Gossard who married Philip Replogle, Jr. 112:2, and Jonathan (John) Stouder. This agreement was signed by Sally Stouder, widow of John Stouder, and by his heirs:

John Stouder.

George Replogle (probably for his wife's share).

Jacob Binkly.

David Stouder.

William Stouder.

Christian Stouder.

Joseph Stouder.

Samuel Stouder by his "gardeen" (sic, probably "guardian").

Another reference to the surname Binkly, which occurs in the above list, is Jacob 11A:9 who married Amelia (Milly) Binkly on 14 April 1826 at Clermont Co., Ohio.

John Stouder sold 300 acres of land, more or less, from the estate of John Stouder to John Gossard.

The article of agreement of 1808 definitely ties this George Replogle to Philip Replogle, Jr. through the Gossard family and also ties George to the Stouder family through Mary Stouder, George's wife.

The Stouder / Replogle connection is not without problems. For example, keeping in mind the following two lines of descent, which converge as indicated:

I. Ripple line:

Casper Ripple m. ?

Children:

1. John Ripple, Sr., m. Sarah __.

Children:

1. John Ripple, Jr. (m. Sarah Replogle, see below).

2. William Ripple.

2. Nickolas Ripple.

etc.

II. Replogle line:

George Replogle, Sr. 11D, m. Mary Stouder (who also m. __ Harsh).

Mary was daughter. of John Stouder, Sr.

Their children included:

1. Mary Replogle 11D:3, m. Samuel Ripple.

Their child:

Elizabeth Ripple 11D:31, m. __ Cooper.

2. Sarah Replogle 11D:6, m. John Ripple, Jr.

etc.

Then the following published inquiry, which reflects the Stouder / Replogle connection, may be understood more readily:

"B- Rippel-Replogle-Ripple. Casper Rippel (variously spelled) had a warrant for land in 1794, Quemahoning Township., Bedford Co., Pa., later changed to Quemahoning, Somerset Co., Pa. He d. ca. 1828; two of his sons were Nickolas & John: John b. ca. 1775 (m. Sarah __); she was a widow in 1850, age 70 years, living with son William, 26 years, Paint Township ., Somerset Co., Pa. John & Sarah Ripple had a son John Jr., b. 1803, who m. Sarah Replogle; Sarah's father was either George or Phillip Replogle, sons of Rinehart Replogle (spelled in query as Repploglel, Sr.) who settled in Bedford Co., Pa., reported to have come to Bedford County, Pa., by way of Hagerstown, Md. He d. about 1796, wife's name unknown. All of these other families lived in Somerset Co., Pa. and the part of Cambria Co., Pa., taken from Somerset. Want ancestors, dates and names which are missing."

The following Chancery Notice appeared in a Dayton, Ohio newspaper in 1844: "Elizabeth Replogle and Barbara Replogle, non residents of Ohio, unknown heirs of John Stouder, late of Clermont Co., Ohio, deceased- are hereby notified -- Margaret Stouder filed her bill in Chancery against them, setting forth that she is the widow of John Stouder, late of Montgomery Co., Ohio- John Stouder, father. of unknown (applicants) defendants."

The year 1844 has significance to the George Replogle 11D who previously was listed as the son of John Rinehart Replogle. George 11D was identified as having died "near Dec. 9, 1844," Richland Township., Cambria Co., Pa. His son Daniel, b. 1810-1820, was named administrator of George's estate in lieu of Daniel's mother. It was hoped that the name of Daniel's wife could be found, as Daniel might be the unknown Daniel Replogle who married a Hannah and migrated about 1845 from Pa. to Illinois. His descendants later were in South Dakota. According to U.S. Census information it appears this George's sons moved on to different locations after their father died, before 1850.

(b.) The Darke County, Ohio Philip Replogle's wife was "Betsy (Gossard) Replogle" as named in a Darke County, Ohio article written about their daughter Margaret (Peggy) Replogle / Grant / Lowry 112:1A.

(c.) The Darke County, Ohio Philip Replogle's will was probated at Darke County in 1848, and names his wife "Elizabeth."

(d.) Elizabeth (Gossart) Replogle (widow of Philip Replogle) at aged 68 years, birth state Pa., was living in 1850 in Mississinawa Township, Darke County, Ohio in her daughter Sarah (Replogle) Williams' 112:2B home.

The name George Replogle is given in a "List of names of persons who voted in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, Oct. 8, 1805." He voted "At Furry's," evidently a polling place, Furry being a common surname of the area. Edna Lehman noted that "The fact that George voted at Furry's shows that he was of age and registered in Somerset County when Cambria was formed. There was a Conemaugh Township in Somerset County and also in Cambria County." If George Replogle was age 21 or older in 1805, he was born in 1784 or earlier.

1810: Son John Henry at York Co., Pa.?

The U.S. Census of 1810 for York Co., Pa. lists a person named "Henry Ripoll" (p. 1128). This could be a misspelling of the surname Replogle. If so, it would probably be John Henry 112:4, son of John Philip.

1812: Catherine Reprogle of Washington, DC

Catherine Reprogle, assumed to be a daughter of John Philip and Eleanor Replogle, was married on 8 February 1812 to Robert Bradley.

1814: John Rinehart's heirs named.

John Rinehart's heirs were named in 1814 and John Philip's name was not among them. According to a 1963 letter, "Rhinehart Replogle Sr. and my ancestor Elder Samuel Ullery lived on adjoining lands in Bedford Co., Pa., and had an agreement relative to the irrigation of their lands. It seems that Rhinehart Replogle Sr. was deceased by 1814, for on April 22, 1814 Samuel Ullery entered into an agreement with his heirs relative to the continuation of their agreement. It seems that a ditch was dug across the Ullery property and a small dam erected permitting irrigation of the Replogle property. It was made clear that the heirs were to have the same privileges which had been enjoyed by their father. In this agreement the heirs were named as follows - George, Jacob, Rinehart, Daniel, David, Elizabeth, Samuel, Joseph, Abraham, and Barbara. They were designated as heirs of Rinehart Replogle late of the same township - Woodbury. Witnesses to the agreement were John Holsinger and John Puderbaugh." The heirs named may be only John Rinehart's descendants who were living on the Woodbury Township. property at the time. (A later letter suggests this: "Perhaps those included were the ones residing on the home place.") If so, this would explain the absence of John Philip's name. This supports the theory that John Philip stayed in Maryland and never migrated to Bedford Co. Pa. with others of the family.

1820: John Philip's son at Washington Co., Md.

In 1820, John Philip's son John Henry Replogle 112:4 was living at Northern Township, Washington Co., Md., age 26-45 (he was 36). This does not necessarily mean that John Philip, his father, was living in the same place. But the fact that John Henry is at Washington Co., Md. might indicate the presence of his father nearby, or in the same general area.

It may be helpful to list the locations for John Henry, as he moved several times during his lifetime:

We see that John Henry stayed around the Washington Co., Maryland - Berkeley Co., West Virginia area (Berkeley Co., WV is adjacent to Washington County, Md. and close to Hagerstown) until the period 1820 - 1830, at which time he moves to Ohio. The reason for the move to Ohio may have been the death of his father, John Philip sometime before 1824 (see below). With the death of his father, John Henry then may have felt free to make the move westward. Therefore, according to this scenario, John Philip would be placed at or near Washington Co., Md. during the period 1820-1830. Washington, DC is not so far from Washington Co., Md. which would make John Philip's residence there fit into the scheme of things.

There may have been a special relationship between John Philip (born about 1754) and his sister Margaret (born about 1756). They were the first two children of John Rinehart born in America and close in age. Madeline Raymond has commented about John Henry's apparent close ties to Margaret Replogle Roof , daughter of John Rinehart:

She also notes John Philip and Peter Roof's (husband of Margaret) brothers Matthais and Nicholas Roof all deserting during the Revolutionary War and brought up on the same charges; and Peter Roof' being in the same military unit as his brothers.

In studying the 1820 census of Washington Co., Northern Township., Md., Madeline Raymond noticed some Replogle-related neighbors who are found a few pages around the entry for John Henry's name:

We know Baltimore, Md. was a locale for John Philip Replogle; and we know the surname Replogle is misspelled repeatedly in written records in the 18th and 19th centuries. No related Replogle families were found near this lady. Since a Philip Replogle was not found on the 1820 Maryland census (or on the 1810 census), the question is raised: where was his wife, Eleanor McClean? She is not listed on John Henry's 112:4 or Frederick's 112:3 census readings. Yet, we know she didn't die until 1825.

Before 1824: John Philip Replogle of Washington, DC

Based on the following data concerning his wife, Eleanor, we know that John Philip Replogle resided at Washington, DC, and died, sometime before 1824.

1824: Eleanor Replogle of Washington, DC

From a Washington, DC newspaper: "Eleanor Replogle died August, 1824. (She) was 69 and was the relict of John Philip Replogle of this city." From her age at death of 69, she was born in 1755. She was 33 years old when she married John Philip. Was this a second marriage for her?

She was buried at Congressional Cemetery, Christ Protestant Episcopal Church, Washington, DC, in a burial lot described as "Range E., East No. 108." It was stated "Mrs. Replogle owned the lot." Her grave was dug "by order of Mr. Ingle," who was the undertaker. This grave site is now called Range 28, Site #108. There are no other records at this cemetery concerning the Replogle family.