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Buzzerd Bussard Busserd Buzard Bossert Bossart Bossard Bosserd
   Boshart Bosshart Boshardt Besard Boßert and even Possert


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County evolution around Philadelphia

  • Before 1752 - Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Lancaster
  • 1752 - Berks formed from Cumberland, Lancaster, Philadelphia
  • 1784 - Montgomery from Philadelphia
  • 1789 - Delaware from Chester
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US Census info for Pennsylvania in early 1800s - Buzzard, Buzard, Buzzards, Bossert, Bossart


Buzzard from eastern Pennsylvania to Missouri, early 1800s...

Catherine Jane Buzzard
Born: 25 Nov 1827 in PA
Married: Benjamin Franklin Ullman 1846 near Philadelphia, PA
Died: 9 Feb 1878 in St. Joseph, MO
She had identified her birth place as near Reading, but is listed as from Charlestown on her marriage certificate and is discussed in obituaries as having come from Philadelphia. She also went by the name Besard.

Immigration 1700s


IGI, primarily for Chester & Montgomery Counties

Buzzard / Bossert in Chester Co., PA 1700s-1800s

Township evolution

Newspaper extracts from University of Pennsylvania on-line archives.

September 8, 1768 - The Pennsylvania Gazette ITEM #43175
SIX POUNDS Reward.
RUN away from the subscribers, living in Charlestown, Chester county, two servants, viz. William Carrol, a native Irishman, and speaks with the brogue, about 5 feet 10 inches high, marked with the smallpox, has a down look, small eyes, black hair, and is a coarse strong built fellow; had on, when he went away, a country made shirt, tow trousers. a short blue jacket, without sleeves, a large upper jacket, with cuffs, of a light colour, strong shoes, and brass buckles. The other named William Stretch, a native Irishman also, a slender tall man, about 20 years of age, thin visage, thick lips, speaks good English, is something of a scholar, and perhaps may forge a pass; had on and took with him, a light coloured cloth coat, with flat metal buttons, a brown jacket, with metal buttons, two shirts, one tow, the other flax linen, two pairs of trowsers, one tow, the other striped worsted and linen, speckled yarn stockings, half worn shoes, with brass buckles, and a new felt hat. Whoever takes up and secures said servants, in any goal, so as their masters may have them again, shall have the above reward, or Three Pounds, and all reasonable charges, for either of them, paid by FREDERICK BUSARD, NICHOLAS RESFET, or WILLIAM GRAHAM, at the Black Horse, in Market street, Philadelphia. August 20, 1768.
February 3, 1773 - The Pennsylvania Gazette ITEM #52569
Lancaster, January 15, 1773.
NOTICE is hereby given, that Benjamin Kendall and William Fell did, on the 13th day of June, 1770, fell unto us, George Fackler, Matthias Grall, and Abraham Brackbeel, of Lancaster county, a certain tract of land, situate in Pextang township, in said county, adjoining lands of John Buzard and others, containing 405 1/2 acres, which lands they agreed to convey unto us, by good deed or deeds, valid in law, on or before the 13th day of August, 1770. --- In consideration whereof, we have paid them, the said Benjamin Kendall and William Fell, 270 l. in part, and have jointly given two obligations for the residue of the purchase money, unto the said Kendall and Fell; the said bonds bearing date the 13th day of June, 1770; one of them conditioned for the payment of about 170 l. in 16 months after the date of the said bond, with lawful interest; and the other conditioned for the payment of 220 l. 8s. 4d. in two years after the date of said bond, with lawful interest for the same. --- And as the said Kendall and Fell have not conveyed said land to us, neither doth it appear that they can be enabled to make a conveyance, in any reasonable hereafter; WE DO THEREFORE forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of said bonds, as we are determined not to pay the same, unless compelled thereto by law, or having received a confirmation for said land. MATTHIAS GRALL, for himself and GEORGE FACKLER and ABRAHAM BRACKBEEL.
August 6, 1783 - The Pennsylvania Gazette ITEM #68924
Chester, August 1, 1783.
BY virtue of a Venditioni Exponas to me directed, will be sold, the 20th day of August inst. on the premises, a Messuage, Plantation and Tract of Land, situate in Charlestown township, containing about 120 acres, be the same more or less; bounded by lands of Moses Coats, and others; late the property of Frederick Buzzard, but seized and taken in execution, and to be sold by JOHN GARDNER, Sheriff.
June 25, 1783 - The Pennsylvania Gazette ITEM #68753
BY Virtue of a Writ of Venditioni Exponas to me directed, will be sold, on the 11th day of July next, on the premises, A certain Messuage, Plantation or Tract of Land, situate in Charlestown township, containing about 120 acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Moses Coats and others; late the estate of Frederick Buzzard, but seized and taken in execution, and to be sold by JOHN GARDNER, Sheriff. Chester, June 23, 1783.
November 7, 1787 - The Pennsylvania Gazette ITEM #74358
WHEREAS Mary Duyr, formerly the wife of Peter Buzzard, hath thought good to leave him and her children, and renounce her marriage with said Buzzard, and hath given from under her hand never to lay claim to any of his estate, directly or indirectly, at any time or place, and also received a valuable consideration, wherewith said Mary acknowledged herself satisfied: Know ye, therefore, that I said Buzzard, for this and other good causes, am obliged to warn the public not to lend nor trust said Mary Duyr (otherways Mary Pond) on my account, as I will not pay any contract or debt created by her in my name.
PETER BUZZARD.
August 19, 1787
November 6, 1822 - Village Record ITEM #958
Obituary DIED. - In Charlestown, on the 26th ult. MARTIN BUZZARD in the 23d year of his age. Thus has insidious disease enrolled another victim among the numberless tenants of the grave...Had he lived, had Providence favored his designs, the subsequent Thursday, he was to have been united to an amiable young woman of Charlestown...
September 28, 1847 - Village Record ITEM #6933
Marriage At Downingtown, on Sunday evening, the 29th ult., by Rev. John S. Christine, Mr. THOMAS S. LOVE, to Miss MARY ANN BUZZARD, both of Cedar Hollow, Chester county.
November 11, 1851 - Village Record ITEM #8808
Marriage On the 29th ult., by Mr. Isaac Price, Mr. W.E. MILLER, of West Vincent, to MARY G. BOSSERT, youngest daughter of Andrew Bossert, of East Vincent, Chester county.
August 19, 1862 - Village Record ITEM #17295
Marriage On the 7th of August, by Rev. Joseph W. Porter, Mr. EPHRAIM T. PEARCE, and Miss MARY L. BUZZARD, all of Charlestown, Chester county, Pa.
July 6, 1869 - Village Record ITEM #23482
Marriage BUZZARD - JARDINE - On the 29th of June, at Phoenixville, Pa., by the Rev. Jos. W. Porter, WILLIAM W. BUZZARD to MARY A. JARDINE, both of Charlestown township, Chester county.
September 17, 1870 - Village Record ITEM #24774
Marriage AMAN - MANNING - On September 9th, 1870, by Jones C. Bossert, Esq., Mr. CHARLES E. AMAN, of Philadelphia, to Miss MARY K. MANNING, of Schuylkill township, Chester county.

John T. Buzzerd died during Civil War at Cold Harbor VA.  He had lived in Phoenixville and was born 18/2/1806, the son of Simeon Buzzerd.

According to the History of Chester Co, PA: Newspaper items -
26/12/1821 - Jacob Buzzard's (of Treddyffrin) will directs sale of 42 acre plantation.
06/11/1822 - Martin Buzzard (of Charlestown) died on 26 Oct at age 23.
03/13/1834 - Buzzard, Daniel to Elizabeth Griffith, both of Charlestown Twp, by Rev. Jacob Wampole. American Republican and Chester County Democrat March 18, 1834
05/04/1836 - creditors of Henry Buzzard and Mary Buzzard of E. Goshen.
21/09/1841 - Mary Buzzard (or Vincent Twp) estate.  Andrew Buzzard executor.
21/11/1865 - John H. Buzzard, son of Simeon, killed at age 29, buried in Charlestown burying ground.
03/09/1879 - Frank Buzzard death at 77 in Schuykill ruled suicide.  Jury included Samuel T. Buzzard.
03/09/1879 - Jonas Buzzard, age 78, suicide by hanging; resided with brother Simeon in Schuykill (connection to above not clear).
17/09/1886 - Henry T. Buzzard of Phoenixville m. Louisa Clair
04/09/1901 - obit for Elizabeth High Buzzard, wife of Simeon Buzzard.  She died at age 97, Simeon died four years earlier, apparently had been same age as wife.  They lived in Schuykill Twp.  Children:  Frank M. Buzzard of Harveyville, J. Thornton Buzzard of Anselma, Simeon Buzzard of Phoenixville, and May P. Sower of Mt. Clare.
04/05/1908 - William W. Buzzard died in Schuykill at age 64y 2m 3d.
28/02/1910 - Theodore Buzzard died at age 78.
20/03/1915 - Leila Buzzard, daughter of Simeon Buzzard, died.
25/09/1916 - J. Thornton Buzzard died in Anselma at age 77.  Veteran of Civil War; survived by brothers Phienas, Frank.

Later 1700s Chester County, Pennsylvania Tax Lists

Chester County Archives

Birth Register
Name Sex RaceFather Mother's Birth date Place of Birth VolPg
Buzzard Minnie F W Thorton Jennie Jan 17 1897 Corner of Bridge and Gay Street 1 29
Buzzard George D.M W Calvin Lillian Sep 30 1899 West Chester 215
Buzzard Victor M W Thornton Jennie Sep 10 1900 Phoenixville 221

Sheriff's Deeds 1773-1830

Purchaser
Grantee Date of DeedProperty Type AcreageLocation Former OwnerDocketComment
Buzzard, Andrew 1/30/1826 Messuage, Plantation, & Tract86 Vincent Twp.Miller, Conrad 3:105-106

Insolvent Debtors Petitions & Bonds

Poor House Admissions & Discharges

Name Age Admittance RaceAction taken by Directors Place of Residence Bk/Pg
Buzzard Elizabeth 11/26/1844 An order to bring in Charlestown 4/44
Buzzard John 11/26/1844 An order to bring in Charlestown 4/44

Children of the Poor

YearSurname First Township Children BookPageTax onlyRel.
1810Buzzard John Charlestown Martin
Elizabeth
Yes
1811Buzzard John Charlestown Martin
Elizabeth
1811-153No
1818Buzzard John Charlestown Daniel (8) 1818-25180No
1826Buzzard John Coventry Luzinda (8/Oct 12) 1826-29 No
1826Buzzard John Vincent Lucinda (8) 1826-29 No
1827Buzzard John Charlestown Amanda Griffith (9) 1826-29 No
1827Buzzard John W. Charlestown Samuel L. (8) 1826-29 No
1828Buzzard John Charlestown Amanda Griffith (10) 1826-29 No Niece
1829Buzzard John W. Charlestown Lavina (7) 1826-29 No
1830Buzard Deborah Charlestown Mary Ann (8)
Patience (6)
1830-31 No
1831Buzard Deborah Charlestown Mary Ann (9)
Patience (8)
1830-31 No
1832Buzzard Deborah Charlestown Mary Ann (10) 1830-3117 No
1837Buzzard John East VincentMahelah (8)
Theodore (5)
Yes

Wills

3 Jun 1772, proven 2 Sep 1776 Charlestown, PA -
John Buckwalter. Charlestown. Codicil Oct. 29, 1774. To 2 sons John and Daniel tract of land bought of John Morgan and David Harry in Charlestown to be valued at £1000. To son David plaintation I now live on to be valued at £700. All estate real and personal, land at above valuation to be equally divided between my daughters, viz., Mary Wagoner, Ann Leap, Barbara Kysinger, Susanna Bussard, Louisa Allebach, Elizabeth Gobble, Catharine Latshaw, Magdalena Brower, Esther and Hannah Buckwalter and youngest son Jacob, said son to have £150 more than daughters, daughter Ann Leap's share in trust. Executors: Son John and son-in-law Frederick Bussard. Codicil states ""having an inclination to marry a certain Charlotte Slaughter thinks it reasonable to make provision for her after my decease."" Witnesses to codicil: Peter Holman, Jona Coates, David Longacre, Peter Lester.

Baugh, John, Coventry. Proved Nov 1, 1819. To dau Susanna w/o Abraham Grub, the plantation whereon they now live, containing 92 acres during life and afterward to her eldest son, John Grubb if living with rev. to his brother George, paying his brothers and sisters their equal share. To my grandchildren of dau. Catharine Zigler, dec'd 210 pds each at 21. Remainder of estate in 5 equal shares; To son John, dau. Hannah Prise, dau. Mary Willauer, children of dau. Elizabeth Grub, dec'd., each one share, and remaining share to go grandsons John and Daniel Urner, in trust, for use of their mother Barbara Urner. Exrs. Son John, son-in-law Conrad Grubb and Abraham Rinehaart. Wits. Jesse Grubb, John Grub, Andrew Buzzard

Wills & Administrations
File Name Township/Borough File_DateWillAdmin BondInventoryAccounts
20230 Bossert, John R. North Coventry 1883 No Yes
22163 Bossert, Jonas G. Spring City 1888 No Yes
25529 Buzzerd, Simeon Schuylkill 1897 Yes No
29459 Bossert, Amos Phoenixville 1903 Yes No No Yes
31708 Bossert, William W. Schuylkill 1908 No Yes Yes Yes
36419 Bossert, Mary A. Phoenixville 1918 No Yes Yes Yes
35483 Buzzard, Jonas T. West Pikeland 1916 Yes No No No
Orphans' Court Estates 1882 - 1923
Year File Name Township/Borough Minor
1883 136 Bossert, John R. North Coventry No
1889 262 Bossert, J. G. Spring City No
1902 6798 Buzzard, Simeon Schuylkill No
1909 9031 Bossert, William W. Schuylkill No
1919 13107 Bossert, Mary A. Phoenixville No
1920 13889 Bossert, Amos Phoenixville No

Church Records

FHL Film 1905897, East Vincent Evangelical & Reformed Church/East Vincent United Church of Christ -

Sextons' List of Burials at St. Peter's, Pikeland Cemetery.
   From microfilm of original (LDS film #1671344?) http://www.rootsweb.com/~pachest3/stpeterspikeland/sextonslist.htm

FHL Film 1905897, St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Trappe, Montgomery Co., PA

Marriages

From The records of Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, v. 1-2, 1733-1880 by L. Kryder Evans & Isaiah M. Rapp; FHC 0020363 Item 14:

  • 12 Nov 1826 - Jacob BUZZARD m. Maria Elizabeth MILLER
    From Reformed Church Records in Pennsylvania, vol III by William John Hinke FHC 0020357 Item 3
  • 19 Oct 1823 - Maria BUSSART m. Peter DE FRIEDRICH at Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Twp, Chester, Pennsylvania

    From newspaper
  • 6 Jan 1872 - Bossert - Rowland. On December 30th by the Rev. Maxwell R. Rowland, Mr. Charles C. Bossart, to Mrs. Elmira Rowland, both of Phoenixville.

    Marriages at Brownback's Reformed Church, East Coventry, Chester County, Pennsylvania

  • 1 Jan 1885 - Haws, George W. & Bossert, Rebecca S.

    Marshall County, West Virginia; source www.rootsweb.com/~wvmarsha/vmarriage.txt

    Groom AgeBirthplace Parents Bride AgeBirthplace Parents Date BkPg
    Buzzard Ambrose 22 Westchester Co, PA Daniel & Elizabeth Clark Margaret A 18 Marshall Co, WV Joseph & Elizabeth 22 Oct 1863 C3144 by Samuel Jones
    Caldwell Joseph 21 Marshall Co, WV Ezekel & Margaret Buzzard Catherine 20 Chester Co, PA Daniel & Elizabeth 23 Dec 1858 2 337

    Deaths

    From the Pottstown Ledger Dec 26, 1882 (Tuesday):

        John R. BOSSERT died on Thursday evening at his residence in N Coventry township, Chester County, near Cedarville, aged 40 to 43 years. He had been ill for several months past, with consumption. Mr. Bossert was constable and tax collector of North Coventry for ten to twelve years past, and was a useful and respected citizen, whose loss will be sincerely deplored. He leaves a wife but no children. Deceased was a brother of Henry R. Bossert of Pottstown.
        The funeral of the Late John R. Bossert, of North Coventry, Chester county, will take place on Thursday, December 28th, at 10 o'clock, a.m. The interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, after which service at the Church of the Transfiguration, Pottstown. The age of the deceased was 47 years, 4 months, and 17 days.

    From "Register of Deaths for Chester County," volumes 1-3 (1893-1907), located the Chester County Archives

    Burials at Morris Cemetery, Phoenixville: [Dates may be erroneous with age]

    Index to burials at Brownback's Reformed Church, East Coventry, Chester County, Pennsylvania

    Charlestown Presbyterian Cemetery, Charlestown, Chester Co., PA

    St. Peter’s, Pikeland Cemetery, Clover Mill Road, West Pikeland Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania from Rootsweb

    School Information

    Charlestown Township Schools
    Date Appointed Name of Teacher Length of Term Salary/Misc.
    4 June 1864 Wm. Buzzard School board meeting. Summer school teacher appointments for 4 months:
    Union School House #1; source http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacheste/chester_twplist_charltwn_schools8.htm
    June 7, 1865 William Buzzard 7 months $35 per month
    June 4, 1866 William Buzzard 9 months $35 per month
    Hopewell Schoolhouse #4; source http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacheste/chester_twplist_charltwn_schools3.htm
    June 3, 1867 William Buzzard 9 months $35 per month
    June 4, 1869 William L. Buzzard 8 months $40 per month
    June 6, 1870 William Buzzard 8 months $40 per month

    City Directory - Phoenixville

    Chester County Commissioners 1711-2004 - Bossert, Samuel S.; 1903; Democrat; Pughtown


    Chester Co., PA Berks & Bucks Co., PA Philadelphia, PA War of 1812 & Civil War

    Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania

    Early Births

    Advertisements and Notices from the Norristown, PA Herald

    Cemetery Records of Lower Providence Presbyterian Church, Ridge Pike, Eagleville, Montgomery Co, PA by Vivian Taylor

    1769 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Tax List

    Wills & Administrations

    Montgomery County PA Tombstones

    Cemetery Records of Lower Providence Church, Ridge Pike, Eagleville, PA by Vivian Taylor

    New Hanover Lutheran Church (Falckner Swamp), Montgomery Co, PA

    Trinity Reformed Church of Pottstown

    Marriages

    From Bulletin of Historical Society of Mont. Co., PA

    Oaths of Allegiance and Non-Associators 1778-9, Montgomery County, PA by Janet Brittingham & Mildred C. Williams

    Record of Pennsylvania Marriages, Prior to 1810, Vol.1, p.740

    12 Feb 1763 - Buzzard, Mary, & Ricks, John.

    From Records of Falckner Swamp Reformed Congregation, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1748-1854:

    Civil War

    From Bean's History of Montgomery Co., PA, Chapter XVI, Part II - The Great Rebellion
    51st Regiment, Company A, recruited at Norristown

    George & Emmeline Saylor Bossert

    From Bean's 1884 History of Montgomery Co, PA, Chapter LXXXI: Worcester Township:
    Andrew J. Saylor, of Worcester, and known as one of its most successful farmers, - so successful, in fact, that he is about to retire from active labor, - was the son of Arnold and the grandson of Peter Saylor, and was born in Lower Providence, September 15, 1828, the fourth in a family of nine children, - seven girls and two boys. Those older than Andrew J. were Elizabeth (widow of Abram Hallman, now living in Philadelphia), Emmeline (Mrs. George L. Bossert, deceased), Mary Ann (Mrs. Jesse Hallman), of Norristown. Those younger are John C., who married Mary Ann Detwiler, and is now a resident of Lower Providence, Susannah, Angeline, Sarah K., Isabella. Source Rootsweb

    John and Hannah Savage Buzzard

    The following material was contributed by D. Quinones

    From Montgomery Ledger, Pottstown, Montgomery Co., PA - 26 May 1885

    Death of an Aged Woman
        Mrs. Hannah Buzzard, widow of John Buzzard, died on the 22nd of May, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Barnes, No. 1909 Vine Street, Philadelphia. Deceased was in her 95th year, and her husband was a soldier in the war of 1812. Her maiden name was Hannah Savage, and she was born in East Coventry, Chester County, being a sister of Zenas Savage, of Chester County, and of Nathaniel Savage, who resides in Pottstown with his son in law and daughter, Nathan Hoffman and wife. Another brother of the deceased, George Savage, lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and is nearly 90 years of age. Mrs. Buzzard leaves two daughters and one son. The funeral will take place on May 26th, at 2 o'clock. p.m." Also, have transcripts of John's application for land warrant and Hannah's application for widow's pension for John BUZZARD and his service in 1812 War.
    From Pension file of John Buzzard
    Affadavit:    On this 28th day of November 1850, before me as Justice of the Peace within and for the county of Montgomery, state of Pennsylvania personally appeared John Buzzard, aged 58 years, a resident of Upper Providence Township, in the county and state aforesaid, who duely being sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical John BUZZARD in the Volunteer Regiment of Infantry of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by Colonel Beech in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June 1812, that he volunteered at Upper Providence township, aforesaid, in the county and state aforesaid, on or about the 18th day of September 1814, for the term of 3 months and continued in actual service for the term of 3 months, and was honorably discharged in the city of Philadelphia in the state aforesaid on or about the 18th day of December 1814, as will appear from the muster rolls of said company, he having never received a written discharge.
       He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the Act granting Bounty Land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States passed September 22, 1850.
       signed: John Buzzard
    Sworn and subscribed before me this day and year first above written. and I hereby certify that I believe the said John Buzzard to be the identical man who served aforesaid and that he is of the age above stated.
       Thos M Potts, JP
    Letter to L P Waldo, Esq., Commissioner of Pensions 6/6/1855:
    Dear Sir,
       I send you herewith, the application of John Buzzard, a soldier of the War of 1812, for Bounty Land under the act of March 3, 1855 - with bounty land warrant No 19767 for 40 acres issued to John Buzzard annexed. Please send Mr Buzzard's warrant when issued, to my address.
             Very respectfully yours,
             Wm Rossiter
             Norristown PA
    (The attached bounty certificate was #19767 for 40 acres, issued on 9/27/1851.)

    On 3/22/1855, this bounty land claim was filed by John Buzzard: State of Pennsylvania, County of Montgomery
    On this 22 day of March 1855 personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the county and state aforesaid, John BUZZARD, aged 62 years, resident of Upper Providence in the county of Montgomery, in the state of Pennsylvania, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical John BUZZARD who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain George Schwenk* in the regiment of PA volunteers, commanded by Colonel Bache in the war with Great Britain declared by the US on 6/18/1812, for the term of 3 months, and continued in actual service in said war for 14 days and upward; that he has heretofore made application for bounty land under the Act of 9/28/1850, and received a warrant, No 19767, for 40 acres, which he now returns hereto annexed.
       He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act appproved 3/3/1855. He also declares that he has never applied for nor received under this or any other act of Congress, any bounty land warrant except the one abve mentioned.
             signed - John BUZZARD*
       We, John COATS and Francis LYLE, residents of Upper Merion and Bridgeport in the county of Montgomery, state of PA, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by John Buzzard in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
             signed - John Coats and F Lyle
             declaration and affadavit were sworn before me on the day and year written...Tho W Potts, JP
    *NOTE: PA Archives Series 6 > Volume VII > Body > Muster Pay and Receipt Rolls - 1812-14. p126 shows that John BUZZARD, Private, was on the muster roll under Capt. George Schwenk in the 2nd Regt, PA Vol Light Infantry in service for 3 months from 9/12/1814 attached to the First Brigade, Second Division, under command of Brig Gen'l Samuel Smith, 11/29/1814.
    NOTE: across the bounty certificate #19767 was handwritten 'cancelled 2/25/1856.' It appears John BUZZARD never received his 40 acres, having returned the certificate. The land was in the mid West states and not in PA.

    Claim of Widow for War of 1812 Service Pension (shows on pension rolls in 1883):

    State of PA, county of Philadelphia
       On this day 5/29/1878 appeared before me, Prothonotary of Court of Common Pleas, county and state aforesaid, Hannah BUZZARD, aged 85 years, a resident of Philadelphia, in PA, and declares that she is the widow of John BUZZARD, deceased, who served under the name John BUZZARD, private in the company commanded by Captain Schend/Schwenk, Montgomery Co Regiment, PA Vol Militia, in the war of 1812, that her said husband enlisted at 'the Trap' Montgomery Co on or about 9/10/1814 for the term of the war and continued in actual service in said was for terms of 3 months, and was honorably discharged at Montgomery Co PA on 12/20/1814. She further states that this is a description of her said husband at the time of enlistment, viz: born PA, occupation, saddler, height 5 feet 5 inches, light complexion, sandy hair, blue eyes, age 19. She further states that she was married to the said John Buzzard at city of Reading, county Berks, PA on the 3rd of January, 1816 by one Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg who was Minister of the Gospel, and that her name before said marriage was Hannah SAVAGE; and she further states the neither of them were previously married, and that her husband John BUZZARD died at Montgomery Co PA on the 16th of June, 1856 and that she has not married again. She further declares that the following have been the places of residence of herself and said husband since the date of his discharge, viz: Montgomery Co and Philadelphia.
       She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension to which she may be entitled under Sections 4736-1740, revised statues, and the Act of March 9th 1878, and hereby appoints Joseph S Ford and Co, 406 Library St Phila, her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim and declares that she has made an application for bounty land and secured land warrant (number not known) to which she respectivefully refers for evidence not herein contained, and that her residence is 1909 Vine St, Philadelphia PA, same for post office address.
             signed Hannah (her mark) BUZZARD          Witnesses: Mr S. Kamer[sic LAVER] and Jacob Bower
    Also appeared personally Jacob BOWER, aged 52, residing at 2402 Lock St Philadelphia and Harrison S LAVER, age 43, residing at 1218 Melton St, Philadelphia, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they have known the said Hannah BUZZARD for 25 and 32 years respectively, that they were present and saw her make her mark to the forgoing declaration, that they have every reason to believe, for her appearance and acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she respresents herself to be, and they further state that they are able to identify her as the person who was the wife of the identical John BUZZARD who rendered the said service alleged in the above application, and that they were well acquainted with her said husband and know that they lived together as husband and wife, that the said John Buzzard died at Montgomery Co Pa on the 16th day of June 1856, and that the said Hannah Buzzard has not remarried since his death.
             Signed: Jacob Bower and Harrison S LAVER.
             5/29/1878 by YMMaclarn, Deputy Prothonotary
    Affadavit filed 12/9/1878:
    Personally appeared before the Deputy Prothonotary Court of Common Pleas, in and for county of Philadelphia, Lucinda Barnes, aged 61, a resident of 1909 Vine St Philadelphia, and Theodore BUZZARD, aged 47 years, resident of 435 Franklin St, Phila, being sworn accordingly, and declare they are the children of John and Hannah BUZZARD who has made application No. 25.676 for service pension under Act of March 9, 1878, that they have made due and diligent search for the public record and have been unable to procure it, that the officiating clergyman is dead, that there are no eyewitnesses to the marriage ceremony, that Lucinda BARNES was born 10/12/1817 and Theodore BUZZARD was born 1/12/1832, that their parents, the said John and Hannah BUZZARD were always regarded and respected as husband and wife by their neighbors and friends and that they have no interest in this claim of Hannah BUZZARD for pension other than that of children of their mother.
             signed: Lucinda Barnes, Theodore Buzzard
             Wit: Lewis List, Deputy Prothonotary

    Buried at Coventry Mennonite, East Coventry Twp., Chester Co., PA

  • Skean, Catharine 13 May 1828-12 Feb 1842 [sic 1852?] 23 yrs; wife of Augustus Skean, daughter of John and Hannah Bossert.


    Chester Co., PA Montgomery Co., PA Philadelphia, PA War of 1812 & Civil War

    Bossart / Bossert in Berks and Bucks Co., PA

    Births

    Berks Co, PA; Greenwich 1752 Taxables

    Berks Co, PA; Amity Twp 1752 Taxables

    Berks Co., Cumru Twp., 1756 Tax List

    Estate Records (County of Berks) 1752-1914

    Source: Berks Co, PA, Registrar of Wills
    Name Year Residence Pages
    Bossart, Jacob 1753 Maidencreek Township 7
    Bossart, Andrew 1762 Douglass Township 1
    Bossert, Rudolph 1808 2
    Bussert, John 1838 Northumberland County 1
    Buzzard, Silas E.  1847 Kutztown Borough 8
    Bossert, Adam 1890 Hereford Township 37
    Bossert, Adam 1926 3
    Death Records
    Name Date of Death VolPgLine
    Bossert Elizabeth 1897 1 853
    Source: Berks Co, PA, Registrar of Wills

    Landholders of Philadelphia County, 1734

    Buzzard Marriages in Bucks Co. Pennsylvania in early 1800s

    Bucks County Intelligencer Marriage Notices 1804-1834 edited by Frances Wise Waite lists:

    Bucks Co. Wills

    Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery, Telford, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; source:
    Interment.net
    Chester Co., PA Montgomery Co., PA Berks & Bucks Co., PA War of 1812 & Civil War

    Philadelphia, PA

    Early Births

    Early Immigrants

    From
    Rootsweb:

    Philadelphia, June 21st, 1743... At a Supream Court held at Philadelphia, for the Province of Pennsylvania, ... the Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth Days of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty-three [1743].
      And at the same Court, the following Persons being Quakers, or such who Conscientiously scruple to take an oath, being also Foreigners, and having complied with the Terms required by the aforesaid Act of Parliament, took and subscribed the Qualifications for them appointed by the same Act of Parliament, and c., viz: [Page 362]
      Buzzard, Andreas     Philadelphia County

    Philadelphia City Directories

    • 1785
      • Bofhart, Andrew, 71, Third ftreet
    • 1791
      • Boshart, Andrew cordwainer, 136 N. 3rd St. [~½ mile north of Indepedence Hall]
      • Boshart, Andrew jun. cordwainer, 136 N. 3rd St.
      • Geyer, Andrew book binder, 82 N. Front St.
    • 1793
      • Bofhart, Andrew, cordwainer, 136, No Third st
    • 1794 - no entry
    • 1795 - North Third street, west side, cross Race ftreet -
      • 136 Andrew Bofhart, shoemaker
    • 1796
      • Bofhart, Andrew, fhoemaker, 136, No. Third st. N.L.
    • 1799 - no entry
    • 1800 - no entry
    • 1801 - 136 N. Third st.
      • Andrew Geyer, ironmonger
      • Matthias Genfel, fhoemaker
    • 1801 through 1810 - no entries
    • 1811
      • Bozorth Andrew grocer ?[miscopied] 379 High
      • Bozorth William carpenter 122 Filbert
      • Busserd Conrad, printer, Prince (K)
    • 1812 - not available
    • 1813
      • Bozorth Andrew shoestore 360 and 379 High
      • Bozorth William carpenter 122 Filbert
    • 1814
      • Bozorth Andrew, shoestore 360 Market dwelling 122 Filbert
      • Bozorth William, carpenter 122 Filbert
      • Buzzard Conrad, card maker Prince n. Palmer
    • 1816
      • Boshart Ann, Old York road near Noble
      • Boshart John, cooper 92 Crown
      • Bossert Andrew, innkeeper N. W. corner 4th and Race
      • Buffard C. playing card manufacturer Prince near Palmer
      • Buffard George, labourer back 128 Sassafras
    • 1819
      • Boshart Catharine, sieve maker back of 110 N. Eighth
      • Boshart John, cedar cooper 42 Old York road
      • Bossert George, labourer 352 N. Third
      • Bossert Andrew, seven star tavern NE cor Race and 4th
      • Buzzard Rebecca, widow Prince near Palmer
      • Buzzard Peter, cooper Sixth above Callowhill
    • 1820
      • Boshart Catharine, sievemaker back of 110 N. Eighth
      • Boshart John, cedar cooper 42 Old York road
      • Bossert George, mealstore 125 Race
      • Bossert Andrew, Seven star tavern NE cor. Race and 4th
      • Buzzard Rebecca, widow Prince near Palmer
      • Buzzard Peter, cooper Sixth above Callowhill
    • 1821 - not available
    • 1822 - not available
    • 1823
      • Bossert Andrew, innkeeper, N. W. corner of Race and Fourth
      • Bossert Catharine, sempstress [sic], 139 Race
      • Bossert Charles, cabinet-maker, 2d door ab. Race in Fourth
      • Bossert George, flour and feed store, 139 Race
      • Bushart George, storekeeper 9 north Fifth
      • Bushart John, cedar cooper 42 old York road
    • 1824 - not available
    • 1825
      • Boshart Catharine, sieve manufac'r. 1 Sheppard's court
      • Bossert Andrew, inn keeper sign of Seven Stars 98 N 4th
      • Bossert George, flour & feed st. 139 Sassafras
      • Bozorth Wm, house carp 122 Filbert
      • Buzard Peter, brewer 204 Noble
    • 1826 - not available
    • 1827 - not available
    • 1828
      • Bossert Andrew, innkeeper sign of seven stars 98 N 4th
      • Bossert George, flour & fd store 139 Sassafras
      • Bossert wid, seamst Mulberry 1st W of Sch 2d
      • Bozzart wid, seamstress Mulberry W Sch 2d
      • Bozarth William, house carpenter 122 Filbert
      • Buzzard George, sievemaker Shippard al
    • 1829
      • Boshart George, sieve mr 1 Shepard's al
      • Boshart John C, cooper 101 Crown
      • Bossert Andrew, innkeeper 98 N 4th
      • Bossert Charles, piano manuf 17 Wagners al
      • Bossert George, flour & fd store 139 Sassafras
      • Bossert wid, seamst Mulberry 1st W of Sch 2d
      • Bozarth Richard, shoemr 229 St John
      • Bozarth William, house carpenter 122 Filbert
      • Bussard widow Rebecca S E c Prince and Palmer
      • Buzzard George, sieve maker Shippard's al
      • Buzzard Peter, brewer 204 Noble
      • Buzzard widow, grocer 204 Noble

    Tax Rolls

    PA Archives Series 3, Vol XIV, Proprietary Tax, City of Philadelphia 1769
    Andrew Bussart 1.10 .0
    City of Philadelphia 1774 Provincial Tax Andrew Bussard, cordw'r Tax 9.18 .0

    Proprietary, Supply, and State Tax Lists of the City and County of Philadelphia, Effective Supply Tax [p. 544] Mulberry Ward, west part 1779
    Andrew Boshart 12
    Andrew Boshart, Jun'r, p.h'd
    Mathias Gensel, p.h'd
    Above listed consecutively.

    PA Archives, Series 3, Volume XVI, Provincial Papers: Supply, and State Tax Lists of the City and County of Philadelphia. for the Years 1781, 1782 and 1783 [page 441], 1783
    Andrew Boshart 605 3 .4 .0
    Andrew boshart, Ju'r 15 .0
    Matthias Gensell 15 .0
    Above listed consecutively.

    Deaths

    From: http://www.rootsweb.com/~bwo/Carey/carey.html
       A Short Account of the Malignant Fever, lately prevalent in Philadelphia: with a statement of the Proceedings that took place on the subject, in different parts of the United States --- to which are added, Accounts of the Plague in London and Marseilles; and a List of the Dead, From August 1, to the middle of December 1793. By Mathew Carey Fourth Edition, Improved Philadelphia: Printed by the Author. January 15, 1794    P. 121: LIST of the names of the persons who died in Philadelphia, or in distant parts of the union, after their departure from this city, from August 1st, to the middle of December, 1793. (Footnote: This list has been partly collected from the church books of all the different congregations, and partly from the information received by several persons who have been employed to make enquiry at every house in the city and liberties. Though very great pains have been taken and expense incurred, in its arrangement, still it is not given as fully complete and accurate. But it is hoped, that its defects and errors are but few, and, considering the difficulty of the business, such only, as will meet the reader's ready indulgence. Pages 121-159 of Carey's book.

    Wills


    Revolutionary War in Pennsylvania

    from
    Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File, Pennsylvania State Archives

    War of 1812

    Civil War - Pennsylvania

    Civil War Service Records
    Name Company & Unit RankInduction RankAlt. Spelling/Discharge Notes
    Buzzard Aaron G 28 Pennsylvania Infantry. Private Private
    Buzzard Adam B 51 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Bassard, Adam
    Buzzard Adam S. A 51 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Allen E 206 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Amos A 28 Pennsylvania Infantry. Private Private
    Buzzard Amos K 153 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Andrew K 78 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Musician
    Buzzard Andrew K 78 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Musician
    Buzzard Benjamin F 61 Pennsylvania Infantry. Private Private
    Buzzard Benjamin H 154 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Benjamin D 168 Pennsylvania Inf. (Drafted Militia.) Private Private Bozzard, Benjamin
    Buzzard Benjamin F 61 Pennsylvania Infantry. Private Private
    Buzzard Benjamin H 154 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Benjamin D 168 Pennsylvania Inf. (Drafted Militia.) Private Private Bozzard, Benjamin
    Buzzard Edwin D 147 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Buzard Edwin
    Buzzard Emanuel S. K 208 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Bussard Emanuel S
    Buzzard George S. A 51 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Corporal
    Buzzard Isaac A 28 Pennsylvania Infantry. Private Private
    Buzzard Isaac K 153 Pennsylvania Inf. 1 Lieutenant Captain
    Buzzard Isaac H. B 135 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Jacob M 5 Pennsylvania H. Art'y. Private Private
    Buzzard Jacob H 168 Pennsylvania Inf. (Drafted Militia.) Private Corporal
    Buzzard James K 63 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private 99 & 105 Pa.
    Buzzard James K 99 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private 63 Pa. Inf. 105 Pa. Inf.
    Buzzard James K 105 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private 63 Pa. Vols.
    Buzzard James P. B 56 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Buggard, James P
    Buzzard Jeremiah Murray's Indpt. Co., Penn Cav. (Emergency 1863) Private Private
    Buzzard John Indpt. Battery F, Pennsylvania L. Art'y. Private Private
    Buzzard John F 79 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard John H. I 119 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard John P. A 5 Pennsylvania Res. Inf. (34 Pennsylvania Vols.) Private Private
    Buzzard John S. J 148 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private V.R.C.
    Buzzard John S. 16 Co., 2 Batt'n Veteran Res. Corps. Private Private 148 Pa. Inf. & 18 V.R.C.
    Buzzard Jonathan E 62 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Joseph K 133 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Bussard Joseph S
    Buzzard Joseph E 211 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Bussart Joseph J
    Buzzard Joseph S. K 208 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Corporal Bussard Joseph S
    Buzzard Josiah D 12 Pennsylvania Cav. Private Private Bozzart, Josiah
    Buzzard Josiah A 28 Pennsylvania Infantry. Private Private
    Buzzard Josias J. I 119 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Lewis D. M 14 Pennsylvania Cav. Teamster Private
    Buzzard Martin A 1 Pennsylvania Prov'l Cav. Corporal Corporal 2 Pa. Cav.
    Buzzard Martin A 122 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private 2 Pa. Cav.
    Buzzard Martin C. C 99 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Martin J. D 2 Pennsylvania Cav. Private Corporal Pa. Prov. Cav. 122 Pa. Vols.
    Buzzard Noah E 206 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Corporal
    Buzzard Robert 114 Pennsylvania Inf. Private
    Buzzard Samuel I 207 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Samuel S. A 51 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Buzzard Thomas B. M 5 Pennsylvania H. Art'y. Private Private Buzzard Thomas D
    Buzzard Thomas D. M 5 Pennsylvania H. Art'y. Private Private
    Buzzard Thomas M. A 14 Pennsylvania Cav. Private Private Buzzard Thomas M K
    Buzzard William J 27 Pennsylvania Inf. Musician Musician
    Buzzard William L 72 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Bazard William
    Buzzard William D 114 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Bossart Albert F 135 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Bossart David D 49 Pennsylvania Infantry. Private Private
    Bossart George D 98 Pennsylvania Inf. 1 Lieutenant Captain Bossert John George
    Bossart Gottlieb B 5 Pennsylvania Cav. Bugler Private Bossert Gottlieb
    Bossart Henry Horrahs 101 Pennsylvania Inf.Private Private
    Bossart John Indpt. Batt'y, B, Pennsylvania L. Art'y. Private Private Bossert John
    Bossart Joseph D. E 211 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Bossart Michael B 5 Pennsylvania Cav. Private Corporal Bossert Michael
    Bossart O. M. D 1 Pennsylvania Reserve Cav.PrivatePrivate Bossert Oladiah M.
    Bossard Adam B 51 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Bossard Albert F 135 Penn Inf. Private Private Bossart Albert
    Bossard Daniel G. G 177 Pennsylvania Inf. 1 Lieutenant 1 Lieutenant Bozzard Daniel G.
    Bossard Edwin H 214 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Bossard John Indpt. Batt'y, B, Pennsylvania L. Art'y. Private Private Bossert John
    Bossard Michael B 5 Pennsylvania Cav. Private Corporal Bossert Michael
    Bossard Oladrah M. D 1 Pennsylvania Reserve Cav. Private Private Bossert Oladiah M.
    Bossard Samuel F. I 50 Pennsylvania Infantry. Captain Captain
    Bossard Samuel R. F 4 Reg't, Pennsylvania Res. Inf. Private Surgeon
    Bussard Adam G 51 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Bassard, Adam
    Bussard Daniel S. F 77 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Bussard Daniel S. D 79 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Bussard Edwin H 214 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Bossard, Edwin
    Bussard Emanuel S. K 208 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Bussard Gottlieb B 5 Pennsylvania Cav. Bugler Private Borser, Gottleib
    Bussard Jeremiah C 3 Pennsylvania Infantry. Private Musician
    Bussard John G 99 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Bussard John S. I 148 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Buzzrd John S.
    Bussard Joseph E 271 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Bossart, Joseph J.
    Bussard Joseph S. K 133 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private
    Bussard Joseph S. K 208 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Corporal
    Bussard Michael B 5 Pennsylvania Cav. Private Corporal Borsert, Michael
    Bussard Simon H 99 Pennsylvania Inf. Private Private Busard, Simon
    Name Enlist Date Initial Rank  Age
    Aaron Buzzard 14 Jan 1865 Priv
    Adam Buzzard 01 Jan 1864 Priv
    Alan Buzzard 30 Jun 1863 Priv
    Allen Buzzard 31 Aug 1864 Priv
    Amos Buzzard 11 Oct 1862 Priv 19
    Amos Buzzard 15 Feb 1865 Priv
    Andrew Buzzard 07 Mar 1865 Priv
    Benjamin Buzzard 01 Aug 1861 Priv
    Daniel S Buzzard 09 Oct 1861 Priv
    George S Buzzard 12 Sep 1861 Corpl
    Isaac Buzzard 14 Feb 1865 Priv
    Isaac Buzzard 15 Oct 1862 1st Lieut 27
    Isaac H Buzzard 14 Aug 1862 Priv
    Jacob Buzzard 02 Sep 1864 Priv
    Jacob Buzzard 16 Oct 1862 Priv
    James Buzzard 18 Jul 1863 Priv
    James Buzzard 18 Jul 1863 Priv
    James Buzzard 18 Jul 1863 Priv
    Jeremiah Buzzard 17 Jun 1863 Priv
    Name Enlist Date Initial Rank  Age
    John Buzzard 20 Feb 1864 Priv
    John C Buzzard 21 Jun 1861 Priv
    John H Buzzard 19 Aug 1862 Priv
    John S Buzzard 07 Sep 1862 Priv
    Jonas T Buzzard 20 Aug 1862 Priv
    Jonathan Buzzard 25 Jul 1861 Priv
    Josiah Buzzard 14 Feb 1865 Priv
    Lewis D Buzzard 23 Nov 1862 Priv
    Lewis D Buzzard 23 Nov 1862 Priv
    Martin C Buzzard 08 Aug 1861 Priv
    Martin J Buzzard 15 Sep 1863 Corpl
    Noah Buzzard 25 Aug 1864 Corpl
    Robert Buzzard 02 Jul 1863 Priv
    Robert Buzzard 24 Dec 1863 Priv
    Samuel Buzzard 06 Sep 1864 Priv
    Samuel S Buzzard 15 Feb 1865 Priv
    Simeon Buzzard Jr 03 Jun 1863 Priv
    Thomas Buzzard 25 Jul 1861 Priv
    Thomas D Buzzard 02 Sep 1864 Priv
    William Buzzard 31 May 1861 Musician

    John C. Buzzard of Royersford, Pennsylvania

    From Daily Republican obituary 3 Jan 1935:

    A six-day illness proved fatal JOHN C. BUZZARD, of 303 Fifth avenue, Royersford, who died in Pottstown Hospital yeserday. Death was attributed to pneumonia. He was aged 35 years and 4 days. Mr. Buzzard, who was employed in the enameling department of Floyd-Wells Company here...He was the sone of the late JOHN BUZZARD. There survive his mother, LINFIELD; his wife, ISABEL (nee QUINN), three children: ALBERT, 10, JOHN JR. 8 and MARY ELIZABETH, two months; two sisters: FRANCES BUZZARD, at home and Mrs. LAWRENCE LONG, Spring City, and a brother, PETER BUZZARD, Linfield.


    Jacob Buzzard of Fredyffrin, Chester Co, Pennsylvania

    From notice in newspaper 26 Dec 1821

    Public Sale - Agreeably to the last Will and Testament of Jacob Buzzard, late of the township of Fredyffrin, in the county of Chester, deceased...a plantation or tract of land, situate in the township aforesaid, containing about 42 acres. More or less, ten acres of which is wood land, and about six acres of meadow. The remainder is good arable land, divided into convenient fields and fenced with chesnut rails. The improvements are a house, part stone and part frame, a big barn,...


    Compiled by S. Kauffman; Last revised 12/29/07