Hoeval/Hoevel/Hevel

                John Anthony Breidenthal, a native of Germany, married Elizabeth Hoeval (Hoevel/Hevel) in Pennsylvania c. 1798.  If Elizabeth Hoeval Breidenthal is the woman enumerated with John Anthony in the 1850 Census - and there's certainly no evidence that he had more than one wife - then she was born c. 1784 in PA.  Who were her parents?  Where in PA was she born?  I've been unable to find the surname under any spelling.

23 Dec 1804: Elizabeth Breidenthal was listed as a communicant "auf Reformierten Seite", i.e. on the reformed side.[1]  But was this Matthias Breidenthal's unmarried daughter or Elizabeth Hoevel Breidenthal?

As related by their son David: John Anthony . . ."was a weaver by trade.  After reaching manhood he married Miss Hoevel, a native of Pennsylvania, and when their son, David, was an infant, they moved to Ohio.  In their old age they resided with a married daughter in Moniteau County, Mo., where they died, she at the age of fifty-six and he at the age of eighty-eight.  Both were members of the Missionary Baptist Church, and he was a Democrat in politics until the slavery question was brought up, when he became an abolitionist." 

                Here's the information on Elizabeth and John that might be relevant to the Hoeval  family . . .

John Anthony was supposedly listed on the Mercersburg, PA Tax Roll in 1796 and 1799.  But we can't be absolutely certain that man was our John Anthony.  He supposedly married Elizabeth Hoeval there c. 1798.            

John Breidenthal was one of the first settlers in the town of Woodberry, building a small log cabin there in the early 1800s, actually one of the first houses.[2]  But was this our John Anthony? 

He can't be found in the 1810 Census in Bedford County.

10 Apr 1819: Phillip Compher, High Sheriff, acknowledged his deed to John A. Breidenthal for one house and lot in Woodbury Township, adjoining Francis Dickes, apparently purchased at a public auction.[3]

1820 Census, Woodbury Township, Bedford County, PA: John A. Breidenthal was listed with 2 males under 10, 2 10-15, 1 26-44; 1 female under 10, 1 10-15, 1 26-44; 1 person engaged in manufacture.

5 Nov 1822: George W. Barker, High Sheriff, acknowledged a deed to Phillip Compher, for lots in Woodberry adjoining John Bridenthal's lot.[4]

31 Mar 1824: John A. Bridenthal and wife Elizabeth of Frankstown Township, Huntington County, PA sold property in Woodbury Township, Bedford County, PA  to John Kinport for $320.  The property was described as Lot 26, on the east side of Main Street. and had passed from John Eck to Bridenthal.[5]

                So were her parents from Bedford County, PA?  And did any Hoevals move with the couple to Ohio?

                1 May 1824, The Harrison Telegraph:

LOOK HERE.  The subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Cadiz [Ohio] and its vicinity that he will carry on the WEAVING & BLUE-DYING BUSINESS in all the various branches, the ensuing season, at the south-west end of Market Street, in the large frame house formerly occupied by Mrs. Samuel L. Osburn.  All kinds of Coverlets, both single and double, Diotier and Carpeting, will be wove to any pattern to suit customers, and on the most accommodating terms.  Persons having any business in the above line are invited to call at least once, and satisfy themselves.  Jno. A. Breidenthal.  May 1, 1824.

Several researchers have claimed that Elizabeth died c. 1825 in Ohio, but where is the source for that claim? Wouldn't their son David have mentioned that early death?  That year marks the birth of their last child; but then, Elizabeth was 41 years old by then. 

1830 Census, Cadiz, Harrison County, OH: John A. Breidenthal was listed with 1 male 5-10, 1 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 50-60; 1 female under 5, 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 40-50.[6] 

1840 Census, Wooster, Wayne County, OH: John Breidenthal with 2 males 15-20, 2 20-30, 1 50-60; 3 females 15-20, 1  50-60.[7]

18 Aug 1850 Census, Wooster Township, Wayne County, OH: Weaver John A. Bridenthral age 73, born Germany; Elizabeth 66, born PA; Jane A. Willard 33, born PA, described as "at Preists".[8]   Jacob and Louisa Priest resided three families away.  They were enumerated next to daughter Mary Ann Camel and her husband Jared.

The family moved to Missouri on 6 Dec 1853, the first settlers in the area that became Clarksburg, in Moniteau County. 

Children of John Anthony and Elizabeth Hoeval Breidenthal:  Did any of these names come from Elizabeth's family?

Phillip Breidenthal (c. 1800 -     )

Jasper William Breidenthal (c. 1802 - 1845; m. Catherine Timmons 20 Mar 1828)

John Charles Breidenthal (4 Feb 1806 - 1862; m. Mary Lydia Leighty)

Louisa Breidenthal (10 Jan 1810 - 15 May 1888; m. David Leighty 3 Aug 1830)

Samuel Breidenthal (1816 - 31 Oct 1881; m. Elizabeth Mason)

Mary Ann Breidenthal (1820 - 28 Jun 1901; m. Jared Campbell 6 Dec 1842)

Sarah Breidenthal (1822 -     ; m. James Wesley Yarnell 22 Oct 1840)

David R. Breidenthal (7 Jul 1824 - 14 Mar 1903; m. Catherine Lucella Ashford 2 Aug 1849)

Elizabeth Breidenthal (3 Jul 1825 - 10 Jun 1900; m. John Darius Siegenthaler 3 Jun 1847)
 

 

 

If you can provide information on Elizabeth's Hoeval/Hoevel family, please contact me at breidenthal@centurytel.net.