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Matthias Seyfort, Cypher

Matthias Seyfort, Cypher

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 10:00PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Seyfort, Cypher, Cyphert, Sypher, Syphert, Collins
Is anyone on the trail of trying to find out where Matthias Cypher's place of residence was during the revolutionary war? I also need his place and date of birth.I know he was listed on the General Muster Roll on May 14, 1778 of the 2nd Battalion of the Northampton Militia where his name was spelled Seyfort. I am in possession of a copy of his will and a copy of the Collins Family History. Please let me know if you know anything more.

Also, his son in law Patrick married to his daughter Teresa, disappeared in 1840. I would like to know if anyone knows where he is buried and how he died.
Thanks,
Donna
Here is an except from History of Butler County: MATTHIAS CYPHER, a soldier of the Revolution, is believed to have settled in the Shenango valley, Virginia, whence he removed to Winfield township, Butler county, Pennsylvania, about 1798. He purchased 250 acres of land, upon which he settled, situated where his grandson, William CYPHER, now lives. Here he resided until his death. He married, in Virginia, Elizabeth LITTLE, and was the father of the following children: John, who died in Winfield township; David, who served in the War of 1812, and died in the same township; William, who also died in Winfield; Matthias, who died in Jefferson township; Theresa, who married Patrick COLLINS; Hannah, who married Peter GALLAGHER; Mrs. Nancy McCANDLESS; Mrs. Ann RUFNER; Mrs. Peggy MORROW, Mrs. Catherine FRIEL, and Mrs. Betsey MARSHALL, all of whom are dead.

Re: Matthias Seyfort, Cypher

Posted: 6 Mar 2009 10:04PM GMT
Classification: Query
A posting on Ancestry.com from 2000 gave Matthias Cypher's
birthdate as 1760 in Germany(Matthias Cypher ID:113799).
I'm not sure of how accurate that is.

Re: Matthias Seyfort, Cypher

Posted: 28 Mar 2012 6:43PM GMT
Classification: Query
Did you find any more information on Matthias Cypher, Seyfort? I have a church history saying he was born in 1760 in Ireland and came to Philadelphia in 1767 with his parents and siblings but nothing else. Do you know any more?

Re: Matthias Seyfort, Cypher

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 12:22PM GMT
Classification: Query
I know this thread is a few years old so I am sure you have already found what you were looking for but this may be of some help!

MATTHIAS CYPHER, a soldier of the Revolution, is believed to have settled in the Shenango valley, Virginia, whence he removed to Winfield township, Butler county, Pennsylvania, about 1798. He purchased 250 acres of land, upon which he settled, situated where his grandson, William CYPHER, now lives. Here he resided until his death. He married, in Virginia, Elizabeth LITTLE, and was the father of the following children: John, who died in Winfield township; David, who served in the War of 1812, and died in the same township; William, who also died in Winfield; Matthias, who died in Jefferson township; Theresa, who married Patrick COLLINS; Hannah, who married Peter GALLAGHER; Mrs. Nancy McCANDLESS; Mrs. Ann RUFNER; Mrs. Peggy MORROW, Mrs. Catherine FRIEL, and Mrs. Betsey MARSHALL, all of whom are dead.

JOHN CYPHER, was born in Virginia, in 1787, son of Matthias and Elizabeth CYPHER, and came with his parents to Butler county when about eleven years old. He was reared in Winfield township, and in 1837 purchased the farm now owned by Mrs. KECK. Here he resided until his death, engaged in clearing and improving his land and making a home for himself and family. He married Mary HAGEN, a native of Ireland, and their children are as follows: John; Philip; Matthias; Bernard; Mrs. Kate MILLER; William; James; Michael; [p.853 ] Henry; Barbara, who married Joseph SMITH, Kesiah, and Francis. Mr. CYPHER died in 1871, and his wife in 1872. They were life-long members of the Catholic church, and are buried in St. John's graveyard.

PHILIP CYPHER, second son of John and Mary CYPHER, was born upon the homestead in Winfield township, Butler county, June 13, 1816. He was reared a farmer, and in 1851 purchased eleven acres of land, where his son Martin now resides, and settled upon it. He afterwards added fifty acres to this tract, and devoted his life to agriculture. He was a prominent member of the Democratic party, and filled the office of justice of the peace for many years. He married Nancy DENNY, a daughter of James DENNY of Clearfield township. She was born June 6, 1820. They were married by Father CODY, July 5, 1842, and lived to celebrate their golden wedding July 5, 1892. Six children were the fruits of this union, as follows: William; James; Martin; John B.; Mary, and Philip, all of whom are dead with the exception of Martin. Mr. CYPHER, like his father and grandfather, was a member of the Catholic church, and was connected with St. John's congregation. He died on March 12, 1894, and is buried in St. John's graveyard. His widow resides upon the old homestead.

MARTIN CYPHER, only living child of Philip and Nancy CYPHER, was born upon the homestead farm in Winfield township, June 20, 1847. He received a common school education, and afterwards spent three years at Witherspoon Institute, where he was graduated. He engaged in teaching in connection with farming, and taught in the public schools of Butler county for nineteen years. Mr. CYPHER married Eva BLEICHNER, a daughter of Nicholas BLEICHNER, of Clearfield township, at Summit Catholic church April 11, 1870. They have had nine children: Martha, born April 26, 1871, wife of Alfred FLEMING, of Buffalo township, to whom she was married at Mayville, New York, June 25, 1891; Mary Agnes, born December 29, 1872, married at St. John's church, Clearfield township, to William HUTZLER, June 7, 1894; Vincent, born December 13, 1874; Harry, born March 15, 1876; Philip, born August 7, 1877; Helen, born January 27; 1879; Philomen, born October 14, 1880, and died August 10, 1881; Melinda, born April 15, 1882, and Martin B., born January 10, 1884. Mrs. CYPHER was born April 5, 1852, and died April 5, 1886. The family are members of St. John's Catholic church, and in politics, Mr. CYPHER is a Democrat. He is one of the most intelligent and progressive citizens of his native township.

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