Frederick Sherbahn

     Frederick was born in 1779. He was the son of Conrad and Dorthea Sherbahn. Frederick married Margaretha Eckert, daughter of Johan Jacob Eckert and Margaretha Helger, circa 1803 in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Frederick and Margaret had children: Nancy Ann [4/03/1804], Michael [10/30/1805][ m. Elizabeth], Frderick [7/29 1807-1875], Charles [2/23/1809][m. Sarah Catherine Kinzeg], Karl [2/23/1809], Leah [8/24/1811], Zacharias [1/30/1813-11/05/1853],Benjamin [2/09/1817-1/29/1871][m. Mary], Henry [1819-1856][m. Ann]. Frederick began making bricks at a early age maybe as early as before the turn of the century. In 1820, he started a brickyard which was continued after his death by his son Benjamin. 6 September 1850, Frederick and his wife, Margaretha, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Maytown Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Frederick Sherburne [71 Pennsylvania] & Margaret [69 Pennsylvania]. They have property valued at &2000. [There are 3 sons listed on the same page directly above and below them.]¹ 23 June 1860, Frederick and his wife, Margaretha, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were.² Frederick departed this life on Monday, 20 April 1868 in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at age 89 years.