David4 Orner (Martin3, Martin2, Ulrich1), born 1746 probably in Coventry (now North Coventry), Chester, Pennsylvania; died about August 1805 in Greenwood, Cumberland (now Perry), Pennsylvania; married to Elizabeth _______ who was born before 1755 (from 1800 Census) and died about September 1809 in Greenwood.
He was a farmer. He is probably the David Orner who was established in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania by 1770. [From A Discourse: delivered to the Leacock Presbyterian Church, 23 November 1854, by the Rev. P. J. Timlow, published by Joseph M. Wilson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1855: “The year that Mr. Woodhull took the charge of this congregation, he purchased, of Mr. David Orner, 138 acres of land...”. NOTE: John Woodhull was ordained, and installed at the Presbyterian Church in Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania on 01 August 1770.]
He was a taxpayer in Fermanagh, Cumberland (now Juniata), Pennsylvania by 1778, and at least as late as 1785. He is on Muster Rolls of the Cumberland County militia in 1780, 1781 and 1783 (PA:5:6:474, 499; and 6:5:184(D)).
1790 Census: David Horner, page 037, eastern portion, Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
1800 Census: David Orner, page 057, Greenwood, Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
His will (Cumberland Will Book G, file #120), which was signed 06 July 1805 and probated 24 August 1805, mentions wife Elizabeth; son Abraham; daughters Elizabeth, Mary, Susan, Sarah, Ann and Margaret; [unreadable amount] of the children minors. Also mentions land in Millerstown. Executors: his wife and Jacob Caufman; Witnesses: Christian Mitchol and Christion Stemak.
Her will (Cumberland Will Book H, file #022), which was signed 07 March 1807 and probated 10 October 1809, mentions three sons Abraham, Martin and John; six daughters Elizabeth, Mary, Susan, Sarah, Ann and Margaret; and three children of daughter Mary by her first husband John Fryberger. Executors: George Rombaugh and Jacob Caufman; Witnesses: Christian Stemak and Fredk Harter.
Known children, most or all born in then Cumberland County:
+ Abraham5 Orner, born 1771-74; married Elizabeth _______; moved to Fermanagh, Mifflin (now Juniata), Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth5 Orner, born 1770s.
Mary5 Orner, born 1770s; married first to John Fryberger and had at least three children.
+ Martin5 Orner, born 18 August 1779(9); married first Elizabeth N. [?Hetrick]; moved to Greenwood, Perry, Pennsylvania.
Susan5 Orner, born 1780s.
Sarah5 Orner, born 1780s.
Ann5 Orner, born about 1790-92. Probably 1850 Census: Ann Orner (with David P. Smith), page 520, visit 103/103, Greenwood, Perry, Pennsylvania.
Margaret5 Orner, born 1790s.
John5 Orner, born about 1794-1800; apparently died 1840s; married to Mary ______ who was born about 1797-1803 in Pennsylvania. 1820 Census: John Orner, page 362, Greenwood, Perry, Pennsylvania. 1830 Census: John Orner, page 321, Liverpool, Perry, Pennsylvania. 1840 Census: John Orner, page 308, Liverpool, Perry, Pennsylvania. 1850 Census: Mary Orner, page 498, visit 088/097, Liverpool borough, Perry, Pennsylvania. [She might be the Mary “Onner”, widowed housekeeper, who died August 1870 aged 73 years at Liverpool (1870 Mortality Schedules).] Known children, most or all born in Perry County (part of Cumberland County until 1820):
John6 Orner, born about 1818?; died 26 September 1849 in Perry County; married to Elizabeth Shatto (daughter of Solomon Shatto and Elizabeth Wright Shade) who was born about 1827 in Howe, Perry, Pennsylvania. [Shatto genealogy is also on Jerry Garrison’s website.] He is buried at the Shatto Family Cemetery in Howe Township. 1850 Census: Elizabeth Orner (alone, and child, with her parents), page 503, visit 039/042, Oliver, Perry, Pennsylvania. [She was married second to George Zastrow. She might be the Elizabeth Zastrow “widow of George” who was living at Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania circa 1887-90 (Harrisburg City Directories).] Known child:
John S.7 Orner, born about 1848 in Pennsylvania. 1860 Census: John Ormer (with Peter Hack), page 881, visit 189/189, Walker, Juniata, Pennsylvania. Possibly Civil War service: Company H, 47th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment [“John Orner from Newport, Perry, Pennsylvania”]. Presumably the same John Orner (born about 1846 in Newport, Pennsylvania) later enlisted 21 February 1867 in the U.S. Army (boatman, aged “21”) and served in Company E, 4th U.S. Infantry Regiment; he was discharged __? April 1869? (Register of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914).
Possibly Matilda6
Orner, born 04 January 1821(9); died 20 September 1831 aged 10 years, 08
months, 16 days(9) in Liverpool. She is buried at the Liverpool
Cemetery.
Probably Jacob6 Orner, born about 1824; married to Mary ______ who was born about 1829 in Pennsylvania. 1850 Census: Jacob Ornar, page 506, visit 071/077, Oliver, Perry, Pennsylvania.
Probably Robert6 Orner, born about 1833. 1850 Census: Robert Orner, page 466, visit 566/608, Petersburg, Perry, Pennsylvania.
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