MARTIN BARNHISEL

Martin's life began in 1799 in Tyrone Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania on the farm of his parents, Henry and Ann Eva Loy Barnhisel. Martin was their oldest child and he had 10 siblings. When Martin was about 14 years old, he and his family made the journey to Ohio. In my possession, I have a handwritten letter that tells about the youngest Barnhisel children who sat in baskets on either side of horses, being led through the forests on this trip. As I understand it, the Barnhisels mostly walked all the way to their new property in Liberty Township, Trumbull, Ohio in 1813.

 Being the oldest child, Martin had many responsible jobs to do to help his father build up a good farm and house in their new community. Henry depended on Martin a great deal. But, that didn't keep Martin from finding his own spouse and independent life. He married Elizabeth Utley as soon as he turned 21, in 1820.

Now, I can tell you about my other large genealogy book (410 pages), of "Barnhisel/Bernheisel Family Lines" by Carol Constance (Younker) Boyer, Denver, Colorado. Mrs. Boyer was also a descendant of a Barnhisel ancestor, like me and my siblings. She diligently researched and  compiled the Barnhisel surnames and generously shared her information with all the folks who are members of the Hisel/Hysell Group. In turn, I will quote some of what she wrote about our 3g grandpa Martin here:

"In 1830 and 1840 census in Weathersfield Twp., Trumbull Co., Ohio;" Martin is listed as a carpenter and a farmer in the 1850 and 1860 census in Weathersfield. In the 1870 census, son-in-law J. S. Bell is added to the family household. (Mrs. Boyer's research notes are in quotes. I added my comments along with hers, but not in quotes.)
"In 1825 tax list in Trumbull Co. Settled in Weathersfield Twp. Co-administrator of his father's estate in 1824-1825 probate in Trumbull Co. [He is] "M" on 1874 Weathersfield Twp. plat map by Everts' 'Combination Atlas Map of Trumbull Co., Ohio.;'"
"Died 28 Jul 1875 in Girard, Trumbull Co.; buried Girard-Liberty Union Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Trumbull Co. Will in Trumbull Co. gave $300 & 3-cornered cupboard to daughter Caroline Bell with son-in-law Joseph Bell to rent farm till half of it was sold, with proceeds to go to son & 5 daughters.
Barnhisel children (7)"A sixth daughter, Margaret, died at age 2.

Martin Barnhisel
Born: 8 Sep 1799 Tyrone Twp., Cumberland, PA
Married:    1820
Died: 28 Jul 1875     Trumbull, OH
Buried: Union Cemetery Girard, Liberty Twp.,Trumbull, OH
Sources: Census 1800 to 1870; Tax records; biography in "History of Trumbull and Mahoning Counties of Ohio"; "Barnhisel/Bernheisel Family Lines"; wills, deeds, plat map of estate; marriage records; visit to cemetery in May 2015.