| HOUSER ANCESTORS |
A note about the spelling. the name was originally Hauser, but many civil and church records as well as newspapers used various other spellings, such as Howser, Houzer, Howzer, or Housser. Eventually some of the families used Houser, perhaps to appear less German during the times when the country was at war with Germany.
David Hauser, son of Adam Hauser,
- Born 08 Jul 1801 in Cumberland, Maryland, baptized by Rev. Mr. Paterson
- Died 05 Jun 1873 in Jefferson Co., Ohio, Salem Twp.
- Buried in Jefferson Co., Ohio, Leas Cemetery, Salem Twp.
David Hauser married 26 May 1825 in Jefferson County, Ohio
1) Sally (Sarah) Bowers born 5 December 1799, died 20 January 1841
marriage performed by Isaac Shane, J.P.
Annapolis, Ohio. The original stone was broken. In July, 2005,
a new stone was placed on her grave.
[There were several Bowers families in the area in 1850, one of them, Samuel, in Salem Twp., possibly a sibling of Sally.]
David Hauser married (date and place unknown)
2) Susan Barr
- Born 07 Mar 1814 in Pennsylvania
- Died 18 Mar 1890 in Jefferson County, Ohio, Salem Twp.
- Newspaper report of Susan Hauser's death
In 1826 David Hauser bought 80 acres of land in Ross Twp, Section 15, T 11-N, R 3-W., Jefferson County, Ohio. He sold this land in 1831 to Aaron Maple. In 1832 he purchased land in Section 27, T 10-N, R 3-W (Salem Twp.)
Close-up view of Section 27, Salem Twp, showing David Hauser's land outlined in red. The location of Leas Cemetery is marked with red X.
View of a portion of Section 27, looking east, taken from Leas Cemetery, 2005
View of Section 27 looking west toward Leas Cemetery, 2005
We visited Leas Cemetery in July 2002. After viewing these photos, use your browser's BACK button to return to this page. Leas Cemetery
1. Matilda "Tillie" Hauser, born April 1825 in Jefferson County, Ohio
- died 10 October 1914, in Minnehaha county, South Dakota
- In 1850 lived with parents in Jefferson County, Ohio.
- In 1860 lived with her sister Catherine Foster in Camanche, Clinton County, Iowa. Also in the household were 2 sons of Catherine's, and Franklin Houser, son of William Hauser.
- married 1) 9 June 1870 to John Bechtel in Scott County, Iowa
- In 1870, with John Bechtel, farmer, 60, in DeWitt, Clinton Co., Iowa, and several Bechtel children from John's first wife.
- In 1873, in her father's will she is named Matilda Bechtell
- In 1880, widowed, housekeeper in a hotel in DeWitt. Iowa
- married, 2) about 1889, to the widower Oliver Delancey Mabee, born 18 July 1825, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec. 1908, Parker, South Dakota
Matilda and Oliver are buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, Turner County, South Dakota.
2. William Harold Hauser, Sr., born 14 May 1828 in Ohio
- died 22 Oct. 1915 in Sioux Falls, S.D., buried at Woodlawn Cemetery
- married 1) in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, to
Rebecca Hoobler, born 1828 in Steubenville, Ohio, died January 1856, Camanche, Clinton Co., Iowa
William married 2) 1868 in Iowa to Susan Ann Herrick, born about 1839 in Pennsylvania.
- In 1850, William lived with his parents in Ohio
- In 1870, in DeWitt, Clinton Co., Iowa with wife Susan and children;
- in 1880 the family was in Turner County, Dakota Territory
- in 1900, farmer, Turner County, South Dakota
- in 1910, living in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha county, South Dakota
Known children:
- A. Franklin Monroe Hauser, born 9 Jun 1855 in Iowa
- died 28 Dec 1941 in Fresno, Calif. Buried Fresno California, Chapel of the Light
- in 1860, lived with his aunts Catherine Foster and Matilda Howser
- in 1870 with his father William and Susan, DeWitt, Iowa
- in 1880, in Turner County, Dakota Terr., single, in 1880.
- married 22 December 1880, Turner Co., South Dakota, to
Melissa Jane Woodward, born 10 September 1860, Illinois
- died 16 Jan 1958, Fresno, Calif.; her mother's maiden name was Crandell.
- in 1920, they lived in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- in 1930, lived with Helen and Henry Vogt in California.
Known children:-
- Maude Winifred Hauser, born 10 September 1881 in Parker, Turner, South Dakota
- died 11 Sept 1977, Fresno, California
- married 23 October 1912 to Herman B. Heeren
- Adeline Eleanor Hauser, born 14 October 1883, South Dakota, died 11 July 1980, Fresno, Calif.
- Helen Ethelynn Hauser, b 28 November 1890, Turner County, SD
-died 20 March 1983, Belle Fourche, Butte co, South Dakota, buried
- married 1) 1912 to Leonard Scriven,
- married 2) 1921 to Henry P. Vogt, lived in Porterville, Tulare Co., CA in 1930.
- married 3) 1935 to Asa Brown
- Lucile Marie Louise Hauser, 2 Jan 1896, in Parker, Turner Co., South Dakota
- died 28 Nov 1993 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
- married 3 Nov 1925, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Lawrence Green, 1894-1936.
- Lucile and Lawrence are buried at Saint Michael's Cemetery, Sioux Falls, S.D. - B. Sylvia Charlotta Hauser, born 21 November 1868, probably in DeWitt, Iowa
- died 12 March 1928, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls.
- in 1920, single, lived on French Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as head of the household which included her sister Freedom and Uncle Isaiah Hauser. - C. Freedom H. R. Hauser, daughter born 16 May 1870, probably in DeWitt, Iowa
- died 18 April 1954 in Parker, Turner, South Dakota, buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls
- in 1920, single, lived on French Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with her sister Sylvia
- in 1930, single, lived alone on French Avenue in Sioux Falls
- in 1940, lived in Parker, Turner county, South Dakota
- D. William Harold Hauser Jr, born 28 September 1871, in DeWitt, Iowa; died 8 Feb. 1961,
- married Bertha F. Ervin. He purchased or homesteaded land in Walworth/Turner Co, SD in 1890 and 1896;
- in 1920, lived in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at 408 Fairfax Avenue
- in 1930, Bertha and daughter Olive were with daughter and son-in-law Fred and Dorothy Higgins, in Los Angeles, Pasadena County, California
- in 1930 William H. was at 220 Monroe St., Murphy, Maricopa County, Arizona.
- in 1940, Bertha and William lived in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
Known children:-
- Ruby Hauser, born 4 December 1898 in Minnesota; died 06 Feb 1983 in Los Angeles, Calif.; married about 1924 to Marshall Glenn. In 1930 they lived on South Harvard St., Albuquerque, NM.
- Kenneth William Hauser, born 28 October 1900, Turner Co., SD,
- died 9 December 1950 in Phoenix, Arizona. buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Phoenix, Ariz.
- married in 1919 to Florence Hammer, 1899-1995
- Dorothy S. Hauser, born 22 September 1902 in S. D, died 07 May 1967, Los Angeles, Calif., married Fred Higgins
- Olive Anona Hauser, born 4 January 1904 in S. D., died 17 August 1993, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; married Wallace Ryan.
- Veryl Hauser, born 16 February 1905, SD, died 3 October 1981 in San Diego, Calif.; married Jess Oliver Pfeifer. - E. Ethlyn Clarinda Hauser, born 09 July 1873, Belle Plain, Benton Co., Iowa
- died 6 November 1919, buried at Parker, Turner County, South Dakota, Rosehill Cemetery.
- married about 1897 to Maitland Mabee, born April 1870, Canada.-
Children include
- Myrna Mabee, born 20 January 1900, Turner County, South Dakota, died 1954
- married 23 February 1921, Turner County, South Dakota, to
Edwin Eugene McGregor, born about 1897, in South Dakota, died 1976.
- Ollie D. Mabee, born 6 April 1903, Turner County, South Dakota
- died August 1979, living in Warner Robins, Houston, Georgia
- married 6 April 1930, Salem, McCook County, South Dakota, to Dorothy Englert, born about 1906
- Melba (Mabel) Mabee, born 11 October 1905, South Dakota; died 14 Feb 1974, Macomb, McDonough Co., Illinois
- married Ira Newton Clawson, 1899–1973
- Lee Mabee, born 20 December 1906, South Dakota
- died May 1978, living in Parker, Turner County, South Dakota
- married 26 August 1943, Marion, Turner County, South Dakota, to
Elma M. Withee, born 25 November 1911, South Dakota
- died 26 September 1999, living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Beatrix Mabee, 27 Jul 1908, Turner county, South Dakota
- died 23 Sept 1989 South Dakota, buried at Parker, SD, Rosehill Cemetery,
- married 1) 1927 to Samuel Campbell Patrick and 2) to Mr.Stanley
- Myrna Mabee, born 20 January 1900, Turner County, South Dakota, died 1954
- in 1850, lived with parents
- in 1860, in Camanche, Clinton County, Iowa, carpenter
- in 1870 farmer, in Salem Twp., Jefferson Co., Ohio, with wife Martha and 8 mo. old Ann Hauser
- in 1880 census: Aaron, laborer, living alone on 4th St. Extension in Steubenville, but married.
His father's will gives an allowance to Aaron's guardian.
There's an Aron Houser in the Stuebenville Union Cemetery, d. 1888 age 55, listed as a soldier.
4. Catherine B. Hauser, 25 April 1832, Jefferson County, Ohio; died 27 April 1903, Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio
- in 1850, with parents on the farm in Salem Twp, Jefferson Co., Ohio
- in 1860, in Camanche, Clinton Co., Iowa, with sons Allen and Clinton, sister Matilda Houser and nephew 5-year old Franklin Houser, son of William.
- in 1880, widowed, in Steubenville, Jefferson, OH, with son Allen, his wife Elizabeth and infant granddaughter. Clinton Foster was also in Steubenville with his wife Mattie and daughter Libbie.
- in 1900, with son Allen and family in Steubenville, Ohio
- in Steubenville city directory, listed as widow of Henry B Foster.
Children of Catherine Hauser Foster:
- Allen D. Foster, born Nov 1855, Clinton County, Iowa;
- died December 1945, buried at Union Cemetery, Steubenville, Ohio;
- married about 1878 to Elizabeth. Allen worked in iron and tin mills in Steubenville.
CHILDREN:
- Allen H. Foster, 1887 - 1969; married Priscilla; lived in Steubenville, Ohio
- Charles Foster, b 1889; married Elizabeth ---; lived in Steubenville, Ohio
- Harry Foster, b 1890
- Katie Foster, b 1893
- John Foster, b 1896; married Roxie Mabel ---; lived in Steubenville, Ohio
- Carrie Foster, b about 1901; married Mr. Dessings; lived in Steubenville, Ohio - Clinton Foster, born June 1857, Clinton County, Iowa
- died between 1920 and 1930
- married about 1877 to Mattie (Martha). Clinton was a cooper and foundry worker in Steubenville, Ohio.
CHILDREN:
- Harry Foster, b 1879
- George C. Foster, b 1883; married Mary Elizabeth ---; lived in Steubenville, Ohio. CHILDREN: George H. Foster, Ruth Foster, Margaret Foster, John E. Foster, and James Foster.
- Bertha Foster, b August 1886
5. Isaiah "Ike" Hauser, born 23 April 1837, Jefferson County, Ohio, died 1 December 1924, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- in 1850, lived with parents on the farm in Salem Twp., Jefferson Co., Ohio
- in 1870, lived with brother Tinlis in DeWitt, Iowa, and worked as a butcher.
- in 1920, 82 yrs old and single, lived with nieces Sylvia and Freedom Hauser on French Avenue in Sioux Falls, SD.
Buried in Sioux Falls, SD, in Woodlawn Cemetery, near the grave of his brother William. Isaiah's grave has no stone.
6. Tinlis Hauser, born 1 Mar 1839, Richmond, Jefferson Co., Ohio, living with parents in 1850.
7. Emmaline (Emma) Hauser, born October 1839 in Ohio, died 25 June 1927, Jefferson County, Ohio
- married (about 1860) to Samuel Copeland, born March 1826, died before 4 June 1896
Samuel and Emmaline farmed in Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1870 and 1880
CHILDREN of Emma and Samuel Copeland:
- Flora Copeland, 1861-1944, married 1882 to Asbury Basil Adrian, 1855-1929
- Edward Elsworth Copeland, 1866–1925; married Ida May Kane, 1872-1927
- Benton William Copeland, 1874-1951; married Ora Etta Smith, 1875-1955
- Owen Hutler Copeland, 1875-1955; married Julia Blanche Ford, 1879-1940
- Harry Allen Copeland, 1880-1957; married Letitia Susan Miller, 1887-1973
8. Frank (Francis) Hauser, born abt 1844 in Ohio, living with parents in 1850, 1860 and 1870, with his mother Susan in 1880.
- married Sarah Criss, nee Allen.
Sarah had 3 children from her first marriage: Annie, Maud and John Criss. I'm not sure what happened to Frank; Sarah was married, but living alone with her children in 1900, 1910, and 1920 censuses. In 1930 she was living with daughter Mamie Swickard, and listed as a widow. Sarah died in 1939, was buried at Two Ridges Cemetery, Jefferson County, Ohio. (Further research is needed to determine whether the Frank Hauser who was in Ohio state mental hospitals in 1900 and 1910 have any connection to this family.)
Children of Frank and Sarah Houser:
- Harry D. Hauser, 13 August 1887, died 1959, mechanic, married to Hattie, and had sons Earl and Robert. Harry and Hattie are buried at Richmond Union Cemetery in Jefferson County, Ohio
- un-named infant, b 14 August 1889, died 15 August 1889
- William Hauser, b 21 October 1890, died 1958, auto repairman, married to Minnie. Both are buried at East Springfield Cemetery, Jefferson County, Ohio
- Mamie Hauser, born September 1892, married Edward Swickard. They had a son William Swickard, 1922-1987.
Died 1927, buried in Jefferson Co., Ohio, Leas Cemetery, Salem Twp.
10. Elezan Hauser, born 1847, died in 1929, living with parents in 1850, 1860 and 1870. Her name is hard to read in all the census records; gender and spellings vary: Ellisann, Alazir, Ellazan.
- married October 1878, to Alexander Copeland, as his second wife.
Both are buried in Leas Cemetery.
Gravestone of Alexander and Elezan Copeland
Children of Elezan and Alexander Copeland:
- Eva Alberta Copeland, b about 1874, died before 1900
- un-named son, b 20 February 1884, died 28 February 1884
- Thurman Albert Copeland, b 27 May 1888, Ohio; farmer in Jefferson County, Ohio.
- married about 1928 to Effie Magdalene Balser nee Tribbett.
In 1880 census, on 5th Street in Steubenville. Occupation: Grocer, with wife Ella D. Hauser, age 23, and sons:
- Joseph D. Hauser, b about 1877
- William H. Hauser, b about 1879
Death records of Jefferson County and the Union Cemetery in Steubenville both list O. Lee Houser, d 1881, age 32.
12. Irvine Hauser, born May 1853 in Ohio, living with parents in 1870 and with Susan in 1880.
- 1910, farmer in Annapolis Precinct, Jefferson County, Ohio
- 1920, farmer laborer in Rumley Township, Harrison County, Ohio
- 1930, farmer in Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio
- died 1941, buried in Leas Cemetery, Jefferson County, Ohio
13. Albert D. Hauser, born May 1855 in Ohio, living with parents in 1870 and with Susan in 1880.
- 1900, huckster in North Township, Harrison County, Ohio
- 1910, huckster in Rumley Township, Harrison County, Ohio
- 1930, farmer in Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio
Died 1940, buried in Leas Cemetery, Salem Twp., Jefferson County, Ohio
14. Alameren W. Hauser, born 1859 in Ohio, living with parents in 1870.
Died 1912, buried in Jefferson Co., OH, Leas Cemetery, Salem Twp.
1880 census lists him twice: in Salem Twp., in Susan Houser's household:
Almarion, age 21, farmer, and Zilla, age 25;
and in Steubenville, on Adams Street:
A. W. Houser, age 21, huskster, and Erzilla, age 27.
Alamaren may be listed in the 1860 census as the 2-month old George Hauser
| ADAM HAUSER |
Some of the following information comes from some pages in a family Bible, where Adam's wife's name is spelled Sivilla; other records show Sybilla or Sibylla.
Adam Hauser, born 28 Oct 1768, in Frederick, Maryland
- confirmed 6 April 1787, aged 19, Frederick County, MD, German Reformed Church
- died 05 Sep 1851, Yough Glades, Maryland
- married 10 June 1791, Frederick County, MD, German Reformed Church. The marriage was performed by Rev. William Runkel and the witnesses were George Hoffman and Michael Braun.
Sybilla Yantz, daughter of George and Catharine Yantz. (Godmother was Sibilla Oglin)
- born 2 Feb 1774
- baptized 1 April 1774, Frederick County
- confirmed 2 April 1790, Frederick County
- died 17 Jun 1846, Yough Glades, Maryland.
NOTE: Yough Glades officially became Oakland in 1854, and Garrett County was created from Allegany County in 1872
Adam and Sivilla Hauser purchased land in the town of Cumberland, Maryland, in 1796, and sold land there as late as 1810. The 1796 entry describes Adam as being "of Frederick County, Maryland," so apparently that marks the time of their move from Frederick County to Allegany County. Land records of 1805 and later described him as "of Allegany County."
Church records in Frederick County record the baptism of Sybilla Yantz, confirmations of both Adam Hauser and Sybilla Yantz, as well as their marriage. Church records of Aurora, Preston County, West Virginia, only a few miles from Red House, Maryland, show Adam and Sybilla as sponsors at a baptism in 1809.
CHILDREN of Adam and Sivilla:
- 1. Maria Hauser, born 2 May 1792, Frederick Town, Maryland; godmother was Catharina Jantz, widow (perhaps Sivilla's mother?)
- died 29 Jun 1793 - 2. Ezra (Esra) Hauser, born 02 Apr 1795, baptized by Rev. William Runkel in Fredericktown, Maryland,
- died 24 January 1873, in Allegany County, Maryland; buried in Red House, Garrett, Maryland, St. John Lutheran Cemetery
- married 18 March 1819, marriage recorded in Cumberland, Maryland, St. Paul's Lutheran
Elisabeth Waltz, b. 1792, daughter of John and Mary (Hauser) Waltz - 3. William Hauser, born 06 Mar 1797, baptized by Rev. Wm. Shaw Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland,
- died 20 Nov 1820, Yough Glades, Allegany, Maryland - 4. Henry Yantz Hauser, 25 Jun 1799, baptized by Rev. Mr. Long, St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Cumberland, Maryland
- resided in Preston County, Virginia [which became part of West Virginia in 1863.] - died: 23 Nov 1843, in West Union, Virginia
- married: 1824 to Eva Catherine Ridenour, born 20 Aug 1805, died 01 May 1895 - 5. David Hauser, born 8 Jul 1801, baptized by Rev. Mr. Paterson, in Cumberland, Maryland
-See above - 6. Catherine Hauser, born 4 Oct 1803, baptized by Rev. Thomas Lakin in Cumberland, Maryland
- died 21 Nov 1875, Lafayette, Medina, Ohio, buried in the Waltz Cemetery in Lafayette, Ohio
- married 8 September 1822, to George Waltz, born 25 Apr 1795, son of John and Mary (Hauser) Waltz
- died 3 Sept 1851, Lafayette, Medina, Ohio, buried in the Waltz Cemetery in Lafayette, Ohio - 7. Mary Hauser, born 2 Dec 1805, baptized by Rev. John G. Butter, Cumberland, Maryland
- died 25 Dec 1891, Oakland, Garret County, Maryland, buried in Oakland Cemetery
- married William Waltz, born 1796, son of John and Mary (Hauser) Waltz - 8. George Yantz Hauser, born 25 June 1808, baptized by Rev. John Auerands in Cumberland, Maryland
- died 27 Oct 1856, Romney, Hampshire county, (West) Virginia, buried at Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, West Virginia
- married Catherine Elizabeth Ridenour, born 1812 in Virginia, died 4 March 1864, Romney, West Virginia - 9. John Michael Hauser, born 23 May 1811, baptized by Rev. Mr. Painter, Yough Glades, Maryland
- died 23 May 1834 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio - 10. Peggy Waltz Hauser, born 11 Jun 1814, baptized by Rev. Mr. Rinehart, died 2 Feb 1815 in Yough Glades, Maryland
- 11. Levi Hopkins Hauser, born 11 Jun 1814, baptized by Rev. Mr. Rinehart, died 28 Dec 1840 in Yough Glades, Maryland
| YANTZ / JANTZ ANCESTORS |
George and Catharine JANTZ / YANTZ (The German name JANTZ would be pronounced YANTZ, and the spelling was apparently Anglicized.) in the Frederick County church records are listed as the parents of the following:
Sybilla Yantz, born 2 Feb 1774, bapt. 1 April 1774
Heinrich Jantz, born 30 June 1776, bapt. 21 September 1776
Elisabeth Jantz, born 22 July 1781, bapt 14 October 1781
There is also Eva Catharine JANS, daughter of Johan George Jans and wife, born 26 February 1764, baptized 8 April 1764. Sponsor: Eva Catharina Hoffman. I don't know if this couple and child connect to George and Catharine Jantz, above.
