Born 1816 in Summit, New York. Farmer.1864 to Michigan. Died shortly later 1867 in Jackson, Michigan.
BIRTH
According to his tombstone David Terpenning was born 4 November 1816. His parents were Moses Terpenning and Margaret Snyder (Terpenning).
Children of Moses and Margaret Terpenning:
Hannah 1801
Sally 1804
Henry 1806
Rachel 1807
Ann 1809
Deborah 1815
David 1816 DIRECT LINE ANCESTOR
Moses 1820
Jane 1822
George 1824
Mary 1832
This data has NOT been documented.
BAPTISM
US FEDERAL CENSUS 1820
Summit, Schoharie, New York
Moses Tarpening (Moses Terpenning)
Males
Under 10 2 (David, Moses Terpenning)
10 thru 15 1 (Henry Terpenning)
45 and over 1 (Moses Terpenning)
Females
Under 10 2 (Ann, Deborah Terpenning)
10 thru 15 2 (Sally, Rachael Terpenning)
16 thru 25 1 (Hannah Terpenning)
26 thru 44 1 (Margaret Snyder Terpenning)
1820 US Federal Census: US; New York; Schoharie: Summit
Moses Tarpening (s/b Terpenning) family
SOURCE: 1820 United States Federal Census; Page: 233; NARA Roll: M33_65; Image: 242; Ancestry.com
US FEDERAL CENSUS 1830
Summit, Schoharie, New York
Moses Terpanning (Moses Terpenning)
Males
5 thru 9 1 (George Terpenning)
10 thru 14 2 (Moses, David Terpenning)
50 thru 59 1 (Moses Terpenning)
Females
5 thru 9 1 (Jane Terpenning)
5 thru 19 1 (Deborah Terpenning)
20 thru 29 1 (Rachael Terpenning)
40 thru 49 1 (Margaret Snyder Terpenning)
MARRIAGE
David Terpenning married Phebe Queal. No record to document this marriage has been located yet. To get a sense of when the marriage took place, we look for clues.
• David is living separately in the 1840 census with wife and two children.
• Jane Ann Terpenning, daughter of David and Phebe, was born in 1838.
• Family letter reports a daughter, Mahalie, born prior to Jane Ann.
So the marriage is estimated to have taken place in mid-1830s when David was about 20 years old.
The death certificate of daughter, Elizabeth Terpenning (Rogers), lists her parents as David Terpening of New York and Phebe Quael of New York.
SOURCE: Sate of Michigan Certificate of Death for Elizabeth Rogers; SeekingMichigan.com
CHILDREN
Reported children of David Terpenning and Phebe Queal (Terpenning):
Mahalie (died as infant)
Jane Ann 1838
William Henry 1841
Elizabeth 1842 DIRECT LINE ANCESTOR
George 1845
Isaac 1848
Hannah 1849
Alfred John 1853
US FEDERAL CENSUS 1840
Summit, Schoharie, New York
David Lurpering (David Terpenning)
Males
Under 5 1
20 thru 29 1 (David Terpenning)
Females
Under 5 1 (Jane Ann Terpenning)
20 thru 29 1 (Phebe Queal Terpenning)
Either the first born son is not known OR William Henry was born in 1840 (not 1841).
Note Moses Terpenning next door.
US FEDERAL CENSUS 1850
Summit, Schoharie, New York
David Tenpenny 34 (David Terpenning)
Phebe Tenpenny 37 (Phebe Terpenning)
Ann Tenpenny 12 (Ann Terpenning)
William H Tenpenny 10 (William H Terpenning)
Elizabeth Tenpenny 8 (Elizabeth Terpenning)
George Tenpenny 5 (George Terpenning)
Isaac Tenpenny 3 (Isaac Terpenning)
Hannah Tenpenny 10/12 (Hannah Terpenning)
US NON-POPULATION SCHEDULE CENSUS 1850
Summit, Schoharie, New York
David Terpenning
Acres improved 40; Acres unimproved 60; Cash value $2000; Equipment value $60;
Horses 2; Cows 3; Other cattle 4; Sheep 4; Swine 3; Livestock value $189;
Rye 5; Corn 30; Oats 250
STATE OF NEW YORK CENSUS 1855
Summit, Schoharie, New York
David Terpening Head M 39
Phoebe Terpening Wife F 43
William Terpening Child M 14
Elisbeth Terpening Child F 12
George Terpening Child M 10
Isaac Terpening Child M 7
Jane Terpening Child F 5 (s/b Hannah)
Alfred Terpening Child M 2
US FEDERAL CENSUS 1860
Summit, Schoharie, New York
David Terpenning 44 Farmer 4,000 1,226 b NY
Phoebe Terpenning 47 b NY
William H Terpenning 20 b NY
Elizabeth Terpenning 17 b NY in school
George Terpenning 15 b NY in school
Isaac Terpenning 13 b NY in school
Hannah J Terpenning 10 b NY in school
John Terpenning 7 b NY in school (Alfred John)
US NON-POPULATION SCHEDULE CENSUS 1860
Summit, Schoharie, New York
David Terpenning
Acres improved 130; Acres unimproved 46; Cash value $4000; Equipment value $100;
Horses 2; Cows 18; Oxen 2; Other cattle 10; Sheep 9; Swine 7; Livestock value $926:
Rye 20; Oats 400; Wool 27
NEW YORK TO MICHIGAN
Family story (based on 1938 letter) says in March of 1864 David, Phebe and children, William, George, Elizabeth, Isaac, Hannah and Alfred, along with Jane and her husband John Myers and their two children, Marth Emma and Libbie Ardella, migrated together from Summit, New York to Jackson, Michigan. When they arrived in Michigan, they stayed the night with Henry Disenroth in Blackman Township in the little old house across from Jackson airport. David then bought a house where the Jackson Airport is now.
However, another source (book: History of Jackson County Michigan 1881) reports the move in 1861. “William H. TURPENING, of Schoharie County, N. Y., came to Michigan in 1861; June 18, 1863, he married Sarah Maria Snyder, oldest daughter of Lewis Snyder, an old settler of Spring Arbor, and pioneers of Jackson County remember his genial ways, and hospitable home on section 23, the first brick house in this part of the country…”
PURCHASED LAND IN MICHIGAN IN 1864
The family story of David Terpenning and family moving from New York to Michigan in 1864 is supported by document showing that David purchased land in Michigan in 1864.
Land purchase document says David Tupenny of Blackman Township purchase land in Jackson 22 March 1864 for $6,400.
CENSUS
DEATH
According to his tombstone David Terpenning died 21 March 1867.
BURIAL
David Terpenning is buried in Chapel Cemetery in Sandstone, Jackson County, Michigan. Tombstone says David was born 4 November 1816 and died 21 March 1867.
SOURCE: David Terpenning is buried in Chapel Cemetery in Sandstone, Jackson County, Michigan; FindAGrave Memorial #14814024
WILL
PORTION OF PROPERTY CHANGED OWNERSHIP
In 1869 ownership of a portion of the property purchased by David Terpenning was transferred to son, Isaac Terpenning. And Phebe was to continue to live there.
Land transaction 12 January 1869 from David Terpening (by heir his daughter, Jane Ann Terpenning Myers) to Isaac Terpenning.
WIFE PHEBE IN 1870
In 1870 census Phebe is found living with her unmarried children in Blackman Township, Jackson County, Michigan. Note that Isaac Terpenning is listed as head of household.
Terpening, Isaac 23 farmer b NY $8000; $1800
Terpening, William 30 farmer b NY
Terpening, Sarah 28 Keeping House b MI $3200 (wife of William)
Terpening, Phebe 56 Living with her son b NY
Terpening, Elizabeth 28 Dress Maker b NY
Terpening, Hannah 21 At home b NY
Terpening, Alfred 17 Farm laborer b NY
Note next to Henry Disenroth farm
WIFE PHEBE IN 1871
In the Jackson City Directory, 1871 there are the following listings for the David Terpenning real estate location. This should correlate with the 1870 census data.
Terpenning Isaac, home address on West Avenue, near Franklin
Terpenning Phebe, widow of David Terpenning, boards at home of Isaac Terpenning on West Avenue
WIFE PHEBE IN 1880
Apparently the house and farm have been sold, as in 1880 census Phebe is living as boarder in the boarding house run by her daughter, Hannah, and Hannah’s husband, George, in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Note that Phebe’s son, Alfred and his wife, Clare, are also boarders there.
Halstead, George 43
Halstead, Hannah 30
Terpenning, Alfred 27
Terpenning, Clare A 22
Terpenning, Phebe 69
WIFE PHEBE DIED 1886
According to her tombstone, Phebe Queal (Terpenning) died 1 November 1886.
SUMMARY OF CHILDREN
Mahalie b ____; died as infant
Jane Ann b 1838; m 1853 to John Henry Myers; d 1893
William Henry b 1841; m 1863 to Sarah Marie Snyder; d 1903
Elizabeth b 1842; m 1874 to George W Rogers; d 1917 DIRECT LINE ANCESTOR
George b 1845; unmarried; d 1868
Isaac b 1848; m 1877 to Metta A Lamb; d 1921
Hannah b 1849; m 1871 to George H Halstead; d 1938
Alfred John b 1853; m 1879 to Clare Dell Sutton; d 1916
ADDRESSES
ONGOING RESEARCH
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