Bucks, Lehigh or Northampton County, PA

This family may be descendants of the Stoekles of Trexlertown, Lehigh County, PA. I have a strong belief that they are descendants of Steckel's from Bucks County.Still researching.

George's Estate was administrated by his wife Anna Marie and Adam Scherrer. Adam's wife was Margaret Elisabeth Raub, daughter of Michael and Maria Elisabeth on Jan 30, 1781.
(Note: Montgomery County
Evangelical Lutheran Augustus Church of Trappe, New Providence, Montgomery County, PA
May 31, 1754 m. Publicly, both living in Pikestown
Michael Raup s. Peter
Maria Elisabeth Mayerin, step dr Christoph Büttebinder)

Revolutionary War

From Buck County Records

Philip Steckel Private From the Muster Roll of Captian Manus Yost's Company of the first regiment of Foot, in the service of the United States, commanded by Colonel John Keller of the First Class of Bucks County Militia, of the State of Pennsylvania

A return of the roll of Captain Manus Yost's Company of Haycock Township Bucks County (c)
Oct the 14th 1781
Phiip Steckel

Keller's Lutheran Church, Bedminster Township, Bucks County

First Holy Communion May 26, 1732

Matthew Steckel
Elisabeth Steckel

Samuel Steckel, retried, P.O. Doylestown, was born in Durham Township, Bucks County, Sept 28, 1826, and is a son of Samuel, Sr., and Anna (Black) Steckel. His father was born in Springfield township, and his mother in Philadalphia. His Great Great Grandfather Steckel came from Germany and settled in Bucks county about 1725. His grandfather, Philip Steckel, was born in Bucks County and was the only son of his parents. He came to Doylestown in 1778 and with his father swore allegiance on August 27th of that year. Our subjects father was born in 1789 and was the only son of his parents. he was a carpenter and builder, learning the trade under his father. He took charge of the business at the age of 18, his father losing his sight. He moved to Durham Township in 1818, and there lived until his death, which occurred in 1866. He served in the war of 1812. He was the father of eight children, two of whom, Samuel and Julia Boyes are living. His wife died in 1861. Our subject, Samuel remained with his parents until 14 years of age, then clerked in a store at Stony Point, one year. He was clerk for ten years. In 1850 he engaged in mercantile business at Durahm, where he continued eleven years. In 1861 he removed to Philadelphia, and engaged in the mercantile business until 1879, when he removed to Doylestown and built a fine residence, where he has since lived a retired life. He is a stockhold and director in the Bucks County Trust company. He was married July 17, 1866 to Catharine B. daughter of David and Anna M (Bruner) Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Steckel are the parents of two sons, William H. and Edward L. Mrs. Steckel died in March 1880. She was a member of the Presbyterian chruch, as is Mr. Steckel. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is an enterprising citizen and is greatly esteemed in the community.

Orphan Court

File Number 1130, Nov 20, 1797
George Stoneback, Haycock Township
Children: Dorothy (wife of George Lightcap), Christina (wife of Henry Stickle), Barbara (wife of Peter Neman) Cathaine, Maria, Elisabeth, Sarah, John and Susanna

File 5993 September 15, 1846
Elias Steckle, Nockamixon Township
Widow Catharine and one Child,Francis, minor. Owned 10 acres with tavern house.

Wills

#8037 Book 12 Page 426
Jacob Kooker, Springfield Township, farmer Written April 25, 1844 Proved Oct 23, 1844
Wife Jane
Half-siblings: Robert, George W., Joseph and Thomas M. Brackenridge, Charlotte Backhouse, Sauanna Pursell. Exec: Friends Dr. Zachariah Drake and Dr. Francis L. Bodder. Wit: Jacob Clemens, Elias Steckel

#9728 Book 14, Page 5
Sarah Donlevy, Durham Township Written Jun 23,1846 Proved August 2, 1855
Siblings Morgan Long, Rachel Kelly, Mary Croxall. Niece Rachel Houpt and Rachel Jane Kelly. Nephew James W. Long. To Robert S. Kelly, Sarah (Wife of James Andrews), Sarah (wife of William S. Long), Eleanor S. Kelly, Eleanor Long, Franics D. Long. To Englis Prsbyterian Chruch inDurham. Exec: James W. Long. Wit: W. Steckel, Elizabeth Steckel

#12335 Book 17, Page 211
Jacob Stover, Haycock Townshi, miller Written Nov 21, 1860 Proved Dec 30, 1868
Children: John, Abraham, Samuel, Jonas, Anna (wife of Isaac Shive), Catharine Steckel.

Lehigh County Records

From Northampton County Records

* appears with Elizabeth Raub born Aug 19, Parents Jacob Raub and Sybilla, Sponsors Wilhelm Seip and Elisabeth.

Communicants from the Records of the Williams Township Congregation

Oct 5, 1767
Jurg Schückle, w. Anna Maria

May 22, 1768
Jurg Schickle, w. Anna Maria

June, 1769
Georg Schickle, w Maria
Marg. Schickle

December 5, 1772
Georg Schickel, w. Anna Maria, d. Margreth

Confirmed Good Friday and Commned the Following Sunday, 1773, for the first time
Catharina, d. of Georg Schickeli

January 29, 1777
George Schickle
Anna Maria Schickler
Cath. Schückler,

May 6, 1781
Georg Schickler
Maria Schickler

Oct 28, 1781
Georg Schickle
Maria Schickle
Maria Schickle

Dom XXII Trubut 1784
Anna Maria Schicklin
Geiorg Schickli
Anna Maria Schickli

Dom XXX Trnit., 1785
George Schickle
Anna Maria Schickel

Dom XX Trinit, 1786
Anna Maria Schickel

From Northampton County, Orphan Court Records:

John Steckel:
The petition of John Steckel, on of the sons of George Steckel late of the Township of Williams in the said county, carpenter, dec'd was read reprsenting that the petitioner is a minor above the age of fourteen years and haith no Guardian appointed to take care of this person and estate. Praying the court to admit him to make choice of a quardian for the purpose aforesaid. Where upon the said minor appeared in open court and made choice of a Jacob Deemer of Williams Township, storekeeper.

Montgomery County, PA

May 7, 1747 After previous instruction and public examination following were confirmed in the Christian Faith

Maria Scherer, nee Junglin, wife Valentin, age 20 years. Was duly examined and baptised before the Congregation July 16, 1745, and is now confirmed. She has a fine conception of sanctity and endeaveors to put in pratice

Anno 1761, March 29 Dom Quasimodegeniti
Confirmed in presence of the Congregation
Gertaut Scherer, dr. Valentin Age 15 years

Anno 1766, May 18
Confirmed in Augustus Chruch
Margretha Scharer, dr. Valentine
Elisabeth Scharerin

Anno qqui nemberatur MDCCLXX Post Saluatorm Natum, Catechumin Sequents Confirmati Sunt.
Catharina Scherern dr. Valentin age 17 years

Anno 1772, May 20
Maria SScharer, dr. Valentin

Anno 1774, dies 5 Junii praegress eruditione ius civitatis in Ecclesia sic dicta Lutherana Acceperunt
Johannes Schare, s. Valentine age 16 years.

Anno 1776, May 5
Elisabeth Sharer, Gemini Valentin Age 15 years
Susanna Scharer, Gemini Valentin, Age 15 years

Anno 1778, June 21
Confirmed
Magdalena Schere, dr. Valentin

The Trappe Records
The undersigned members and friends of the Evangelical Congregation at New Providence promise to Contribute yearlyt towards the Salary or Stipend of our Reverend pastor Muhlenberg, as follows: Witness our hand and Singature, November 27, 1760
Scherer, Valentin S. 15 (Notes, columns were L. S. D.) 15 appeared under s. column.
Scherer Conrad s. 1 d. 6