Census
Paul Kuhns
Koons / Kuntz / Coonce / Coons / Coontz
| Born: 26 Feb 1760
Married: 1) ? Black 2) Mary Ann ? (24 Mar 1758 - 23 Jan 1844) Died: 15 Mar 1815 Buried: St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Taneytown, Carroll Co, MD | Father: Peter Koons
Mother: Christina ? Religion: Catholic |
Magdalene / Lenah Kuhns (16 Feb 1783 - 4 Aug 1853);
m. Jacob/James Baumgardner, Jr. 22 Aug 1810 in Frederick Co MD Barbara Kuhns (1 May 1785 - 10 Sep 1878);
m. Samuel Baumgardner 26 Oct 1820 at Conewago Chapel, Adams Co, PA Margaret Kuhns (8 Jan 1793 - 11 Feb 1861)
m. John Baumgardner Peter Koons (bef 1795 - bef 1845) Andrew Koons (Jan 1795 - 8 Jul 1874);
m. Rachel ? (1800 - 18 Jul 1864) Paul Koons (17 Sep 1799 - );
possibly m. Mary Ann Eck (ca. 1825 - ) Salley/Sarah Koons;
m. James McGuigan in 1822 Elizabeth Koons;
m. Joshua Adelsberger [Adelsperger] Catherine Koons;
m. John Black
Paul's parents are Peter and Christina Koons, based on St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Taneytown, MD entry for Paul's death, which indicates he was the son of Peter and the listing of Christina as the wife of Peter Coons in a land transaction in 1765. Elearn Counce is listed as the widow and administrix for the estate of Peter Coonce in 1775. Peter Counce's estate lists John Storm as a creditor. Peter Koons was buying land in Frederick County in the early 1760s, about the time of Paul's birth, and on 3 Apr 1767 obtained Addition to Brooks Discovery on Rich Land, Brooks Discovery being the tract for which Paul was assessed in 1798. The name Peter appears for Paul's children.
Henry Coonce - Henry is a possible uncle, having bought nearby lands High Germany and Young Bloods Choice from 1764 through 1773, with a likely purchase of another tract as early as 1760. This could make him a much older brother, or more likely an uncle. Henry Coonce served with John Sterm (Storm) and William Coonce in 1757 in the French & Indian War. Henry Kuhn of Frederick Town is listed as a trustee for Andrew Black, Paul's father-in-law. Also, on 22 May 1764, Jacob Coonce bought a lot in Taneytown, part of Resurvey on Brother's Agreement.
Monocacy and Catoctin, Vol 3, W&M-1613 notes Heinrich Kuhns/Kuntz probably was a Palatine German who embarked for America from the Netherlands. It may have been his son Henry (over 45 years in 1800 census) who had 6 sons, including John Coones in Buckeystown District in 1800; also Abraham, Henry, and George of age 26-45 years in Taneytown District in the 1800 census. George Koons (1753-1817) who married Susannah Stroyer (1760-1848) is buried at Taneytown Reformed Church. Their son Peter (1795-1876) and wife Mary Ann (Ott) (1803-1866) are buried at Haugh's Church. The will of Henry Koons (died 1821) gives his children as Abraham; Henry Jr.; Jacob; deceased John, George, and William; Eve; Catherine; deceased Ann and Mary. Henry Sr., his sons George and Jacob, also Jacob Jr. were blacksmiths.
It appears certain that Paul was married twice. Once to a daughter of Andrew Black, as demonstrated by the will of Andrew Black. It is not clear if she was still alive at the time the will was writtein in 1791, but the implication is she was deceased since Paul is mentioned but she is not. Paul's second wife, Mary Ann, also appears to have been previously married since Paul's own will mentiones his step-daughter Mary Null. There was a Michael Null living nearby, but he is still living into the 1800s. In the 1790 census segments with Paul Coontz, there are five Nulls: Valentine, Wendle (2), Philip, Michael (2), and Jacob (2); the (2) indicates the number of females in the household [there would need to be at least two: wife Mary Ann and daughter Mary. In the 1800 census, there three Nulls in the Taneytown district: Michael, Michael jr., and Valentine. This would mean that Mary Ann's first husband could be Wendle or Jacob. It is likely, since Paul's first daughter was born in 1783, that some of Paul's children were by a first wife. The Conewago Chapel listing of birth of son Paul to Paul and Maria would indicate he had remarried by 1799.
The two Census entries below for Paul Coontz/Coonce are matches. In 1790, the six female entries would be his wife, daughters Magdalene and Barbara, and possibly daughters Salley, Elizabeth, Catherine and/or another daughter who died before Paul's death in 1815, (or even step-daughter Mary Null); the one male was Paul. In 1800, the under 10 daughters would have been Margaret and another, the age 10-15 daughters would have been Barbara and another, and the 16-25 daughters would have been Magdalene and another (again possibly step-daughter Mary Null). The three males under ten would have been Peter (likely the eldest since he was executor in 1815), Andrew, and Paul; where the male 16-26 came from is unclear, but might have been a step-son who later lost favor or died before Paul's will was made. Although no other births are listed, the Paul & Maria Coons entry for son Paul in the Conewago records seems likely to be the son Paul mentioned in the will and is so noted above.Also notable about this family is that three of the daughters married three of the sons of Jacob Baumgardner.
Census
Land Records10 Feb 1797 - On 15 Sep 1791, Paul Koontz/Coonse bought from Samuel Owings Resurvey on Owings Chance for £136.
Frederick Co. Agent Survey Book 200, page 15 - Deed bearing date of 15 Sep 1791, Samuel Owings to Paul Koonse for part of back of land called The Resruvey on Owings Chance.
Wills
Cemetery
Church Records
Secondary References| Name | Account | Liber | Folio |
| Koons, Paul | 1st, Final | HS#1 (1815-16) | 263 |
| Null, Wendell | Final | GM#1 (1777-99) | 463 |
| Null, Valentine | 1st, Final | HS#1 (1815-16) | 229 |
| Coonce, Nicholas | Final | B #2 (1768-76) | 262 |
| Coonce, Peter | First | GM#1 (1777-99) | 101 |
| Coonce, Peter | Fanal | GM#1 (1777-99) | 310 |
| Coontz, William | Final | GM#2 (1800-05) | 45 |
Andrew Black of Frederick Co. Will dtd 1 Jul 1791, in perfect health. To dau. Polly Black: 2 cows, horse, walnut furniture, saddle, and L200 in April 1794. To dau. Elizabeth Crayton: the use of L100 after my son Joseph is age 24, and after her death money to her children, her husband to be prevented from using it. To son-in-law Paul Coontz; L50 when son Joseph is age 24. To daughters Catharine Knouff and Peggy McSherry: 5 sh. each, they having received their full shares. Wife Catherine and son Joseph shall possess the residue for wife's life, then all to Joseph. If he dies before he reaches the ago of 18 without lawful issue, then estate to be sold and the money to the other children, after wife's death. If wife marries, to have her thirds, she and son Joseph executors. /German signature/ Wit: Joseph Little, Jno. Gwinn, Daniel Boyle. Proved 31 Oct 1791 by first and third witnesses.Frederick County, Maryland Chancery Records in the Maryland State Archives from Old Frederick County, Maryland page
KUHN vs BLACK - 12 Mar 1804Frederick County Marriage Licenses by Margaret Myers lists
Frederick County Chancery 64, pg 389
MSA S 512-3030, MdHR 17, 898-2946-1/3, 1-36-3-92
Andrew BLACK d/ 1700's with will appointing widow Catharine and son Joseph as exs. Joseph wasn't 21 yet so Catharine handled affairs til he became of age, then Joseph took over but was accused of "wasting" the estate. He had a bond to Nicholas FRINGER to pay his sister Polly her share. He also had many creditors, some to cover a mortgage such as Christian KUHN and Henry GROFF dtd 31 Jan 1804; other transactions included Henry KUHN of Frederick Town as Trustee, Paul COONTZ, Patrick CRETIN's wife, a note by Joseph BLACK & Christian KUHN / COON Sr. to Henry VALENTINE dtd 10 Sep 1799 and witnessed by Jacob VALENTINE.
Joseph BLACK d/ Jun 1801 - lived in TaneytownLand - Tract Valentine's Good Will (85ac) and Kingston Stead (31ac). Total land was 117 1/4 acres subject to dower; sale held 16 Mar 1806 with Christian KUHN as highest bidder for 540 pounds. File closed 9 Dec 1809.
widow - Elizabeth (administrator & guardian)
Children (all minors) - Elizabeth, Matilda and Andrew
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