Baltzer Morgart

1785 - 1853  (68 years)

• Name	Baltzer Morgart  [1, 2]
  Born	29 Apr 1785	Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania   [2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1820	Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [5]
  Residence	1820	Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [5]
  	With a girl under age 10 and a woman age 16 to 25
  Census	1830	Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [6]
  Residence	1830	Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [6]
  	With a boy and a girl under age 5, a boy and two girls age 5 to 9, a girl age 10 to 14, a man and a woman age 20 to 29 and a woman age 30 to 39
  Census	1840	West Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [7]
  Residence	1840	West Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [7]
  	With two girls under age 5, a boy and two girls aged 5 to 9, a boy aged 10 to 14, a boy and two girls aged 15 to 19 and a woman aged 40 to 49
  Residence	9 Mar 1846	West Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [1]
  	Named executor of his father's will
  Census	1850	West Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [2]
  Occupation	1850	West Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [2]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1850	West Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [2]
  	With wife Mary (Sparks), six children and a farm hand
  Will	21 Nov 1853	West Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [8]
  	To wife Mary Morgart; to son Abraham Morgart; to daughters Rachel, Christiana, Emiline, Mary Martha, Amanda; to daughter Rebecca (Wm Roundollar); to son Philip; to sons Andrew Jackson Morgart and Abraham Morgart; executors "John Cessna of Bedford," son Andrew Jackson Morgart
  Will	25 Nov 1853	Bedford Co., Pennsylvania   [8]
  	Codicil to will
  Died	19 Dec 1853	West Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania   [3, 4]
  	BEDFORD GAZETTE Bedford, Pennsyvania Friday Morning - December 30, 1853 DIED At his residence in West Providence Township, Bedford County, on Monday the 19th of December, inst., Baltzer Morgart, aged 68 years, 7 months, and 20 days. The deceased was born in Bedford County, on the 29th of April, 1787, where he continued to reside until death terminated "the days of the years of his pilgrimage," and was deservedly esteemed by all who truly knew him. Naturally of a strong mind and correct judgment, possessing great inflexibility and decision of character, he won the confidence of the community, by a faithful and uncompromising discharge of the duties of the several offices to which their sufferages had elevated him. Blessed with the "creature comforts" of this world, he trust to be used without arrogance and ostentation, and willingly distributing from his portion relief to his indigent and suffering fellow man -- charity with him was not only a grace and virtue, but esteemed as a high and scared duty. In social intercourse, he was a cheerful, pleasant, and instructive companion, his friendship's when once formed, were strong, sincere, and enduring -- free from every sordid and selfish feeling. He was an ardent and devoted member of the Baptist Church -- zealous and constant in all the observances of his creed -- liberally contributing, upon all occasions, to the advancement of its prosperity, deservedly securing to his memory the high estimation of the congregation. During his long life, his correct and consistent deportment proved that he knew "How to live." Far better, the termination of his earthly career proved that he knew "how to die." No vain repining at the will of Providence marked the termination of his career. He hailed the closing scene as an act of grace and mercy; abounding in faith, he well knew that "the body's death was but the spirit's birth," and the change of mortality for immortality the consummation of the Christian's dearest hope. The death-bed scene of this dying Christian was truly sublime -- lovely to the pure and faithful, as it would have been appalling to the infidel and unbeliever. Truly may it be said the calmest "hour of his life was the hour of his death." The deceased has left a widow and a large family of children. Whilst they, true to nature's impulses, mourn over his loss, their sorrow will be subdued by the recollection of the manner of his life and death. Truly he has left them a rich inheritance, the treasure of a good man's memory.
  Probate	26 Dec 1853	Bedford Co., Pennsylvania   [8]
  	Will proved; letters testamentary issued
  Buried	Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania   [4]
  	Morgart Family Graveyard [4]
  		Baltzer Morgart (1785 - 1853) - Find A Grave Memorial Includes headstone photo. Created by: Shirley Bybee Record added: May 05, 2006 Find A Grave Memorial# 14178070
  Notes	Peter Morgart and family were early settlers in Fulton county, whence they removed to West Providence. Baltzer, son of Peter, was born in 1785. He married Mary Sparks, who was born in this township in 1798. They had eleven children, one of whome, Abram, lives upon the old homestead. The house, a substantial stone structure, was built by Baltzer Morgart as a tavern, and kept by him many years. He also held some local offices and was closely identified with the interests of the Providence Baptist church. Abram Morgart is married to Miss Sarah McElwain. They have seven children living and two deceased. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- Born to Baltzer Morgart & Mary Sparks, Providence Twp, Bedford Co, PA: Amanda, 24 Mar 1841 Anna Eliza, 19 July 1834 Emeline, 24 Feb 1837 Mary Martha, 5 Apr 1839 Philip George, 30 Nov 1827 Christiana, 9 Mar 1830 Mary, 22 Nov 1825 d. 25 Sep 1829 Abraham, 15 Feb 1832 Rebecca, 11 Aug 1820 Rachael, 10 Mar 1822 Andrew Jackson, 9 Feb 1824 * * * * * Andrew Jackson not listed in Mother's will in 1874. Mary and Ann Eliza were buried in the old Morgart graveyard, near Everett, on road leading to Graceville (on Bernard Shaw farm). ----- Family Group Sheet: Family Bible of Mary Sparks Morgart, copied by D. Halfpenny, in possession of the William Weaverling family, Everett, Pa.; Computer File Index; Bedford Gazette - December 30, 1853.; IGI #7802631, #7116020; Morgart Farm Graveyard Tombstones; ----- 1820 Census, Bedford County, Pennsylvania 82 Bolsor Margaret 0-0-0-0-1-0 1-0-1-0-0 1 slave Providence ----- 1830 Census, Bedford County, Pennsylvania 108 Baltzer Morgert 1-1-0-0-1-0-1 1-2-1-0-1-1 Providence ----- 1840 Census, Bedford County, Pennsylvania 280 Baltzer Morgart 0-0-0-0-1 0-0-0-0-1 Colerain ----- 1850 Census, West Providence Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, page 106 Morgart, Baltzer 65 PA 5000 Mary 52 PA Rachel 27 PA Phillip 22 PA Abraham 18 PA Emeline 13 PA Mary 11 PA Amanda 9 PA Moche, Mosey 17 PA Morgart, Jackson 26 PA Rebecca 23 PA Catherine 2 PA George 1 PA ----- Before Jehovah's judgement seat All, all of earth must soon appear - Let us so live that we may meet. The awful day without fear. Zion rejoice, sing tuneful lays - Earth's fading joys as nothing are, Religion sweet in all her ways May kindly dry each falling tear. Oh what is earth - a day - a breath, Riches and honor, bought so dear. Gone as a meteor - stuck with death All, all that we so cherish here. Riches in grace alone's the prize. That like the Christian never dies. J.F. -------------- 1. Alt. Death: Death Certificate: West Providence Township, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. Baltzer Morgart, farmer, s/o Peter and Christiana Morgart, born 29 Apr 1785 in Providence Twp.; died 19 Dec 1853 in West Providence Twp. of chronic diarrhea, aged 68y 7m 20d. Buried on the farm. Spouse: Mary. Certificate returned by James Henry, M. D., of Bloody Run. (Source: Death Certificate, Bedford Co., 1852-1854.)
  Person ID	I3028	Wm L Gann Ancestors
  Last Modified	15 Oct 2014

  
  

  Father	Peter Morgart,   b. 18 Apr 1758, Sussex Co., New Jersey ,   d. 16 Nov 1846, Rainsburg, Bedford, Pennsylvania  (Age 88 years)
  Mother	Christiana Hess,   b. 11 Mar 1761, Leesburg, Loudon, Virginia ,   d. 6 Feb 1839, Rainsburg, Bedford, Pennsylvania  (Age 77 years)
  Married	22 Apr 1779	Leesburg, Loudon, Virginia
  Family ID	F1354	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Mary Sparks,   b. 11 Mar 1798, Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania ,   d. 6 Jul 1874, West Providence Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania  (Age 76 years)
  Married	2 Sep 1819	Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania
  Last Modified	15 Oct 2014
  Family ID	F1355	Group Sheet

  
  

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