Michael2 Orner (Jacob1), christened 16 November 1726 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam (Sponsors: Michiel Peper and Catharina Zengers); probably died about 1807 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; married 16 September 1755(1) in Philadelphia County to Anna Maria Peyer.
On 21 December 1778, “Michael Orner, labourer” gave an Oath of Allegiance in Philadelphia County.
He probably enlisted in the 9th Pennsylvania Regiment on 11 July 1777 (although it might have been his son Michael, who was only 10 years old at the time however). Whichever Michael Orner it was, was badly injured in a wagon accident while on bullock guard, and was mustered out as unfit for service in March 1778 (page 31, Pension Lists of 1792-1795, compiled by Murtie June Clark, published by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland, 1996).
The Michael Orner who served in the Revolution applied for an invalid pension in 1794, residence given as Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files, abstracted by Virgil D. White, published by National Historical Publishing Company, Waynesboro, Tennessee, 1990). He appears on the Pension Lists of 1796 (in the District of Pennsylvania), 1815 [“Pennsylvania, dead, last payment Mar 4, 1807”], and 1835 [Philadelphia, 15.00 annual allowance, no further information, no notation of death, which may be for a widow’s or dependent’s pension].
They lived in the East Part of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he is probably the Michael Horner, laborer, on the Tax Lists in 1779, 1780 and 1781 (PA:3:14:659; and 3:15:099,481,670)(B). On the 1782 List, he appears as Michael Arner (PA:3:16:513)(B).
Known children, born in Philadelphia County:
Possibly Catharina L.3 Orner, married (License issued 19 September) 1782(3) in Philadelphia to Samuel Hermann.
Georg3 Orner, christened 01 January 1762 (Sponsors: parents)(2).
Probably (Son)3, born about September 1762; buried 28 February 1769 aged 6 years, 5 months(2).
Michael3 Orner, born 14 October 1766(3).
Anna Maria3 Orner, born 24 July 1770(3); married 02 December 1794(4) in Philadelphia County to Solomon Sell who was born 24 January and christened 04 February 1770(2) and died 10 July 1845 in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
[He was the son of Solomon Sell, born about 1735, died 29 March 1810 in Philadelphia County, and his first wife Sophia Fischer. Solomon senior was the son of John Sell from Krefeld, Rheinland, Germany whose will (Philadelphia Will Book O, page 088), was signed 20 July 1764 and proved 10 February 1767. Solomon and Sophia lived in “Northern Liberties, one mile from Germantown, near the Falls of the Schuylkill” (Staatsbote, issue of 23 June 1773); in “Northern Liberties, West Part” (1780 Tax List). 1790 Census: Solomon Sell, page 200, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1800 Census: Solomon Sell, page 105, Northern Liberties (West Part), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.]
He was Executor of his brother Henry’s will, which was signed 22 June and proved 11 July 1818 (Philadelphia Will Book 6, page 588). 1800 Census: Solm Sell, page 097, Northern Liberties (West Part), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1820 Census: Solomon Sell, page 023, Northern Liberties (5th Ward), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1830 Census: Solomon Sell, page 126, Northern Liberties (5th Ward), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Known children, born in Northern Liberties [baptism dates and sponsors not listed]: Elizabeth Sell, born 14 October 1795(2), married ______ Campbell; William Sell, born 25 November 1797(2); Andrew Sell, born 16 November 1799(2); Mary Ann Sell, born about 1802, died 28 July 1826 in Rockland, Berks, Pennsylvania; John Joseph Sell, born after 1803; Susan Sell, born after 1803.
Henrich3 Orner, born 12 February and christened 12 April 1772 (Sponsors: Henry and Anna Margaret Steller)(2).
(Infant)3, christened 24 April 1774 (Sponsors: none listed)(2).
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