John Philip Altman, Revolutionary war

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 map  Altman Cemetery, Black Lick, Black Lick Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States

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   Born December 28, 1763 - Maxatawny Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

   Baptized February 1, 1764 - Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

   Deceased May 29, 1813 - Blairsville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States, aged 49 years old

   Buried in 1813 - Altman Cemetery, Black Lick, Black Lick Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States

Parents
Johann Anton Altman 1729-1809

   Maria Anna Joghs 1721-1806

Spouses and children
Married December 5, 1782, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, to Louisa Keppel 1758-1844 with

       M John Jacob Altman 1783-1854

       F Margaret Altman 1783-1830

       M John Philip Altman 1785-1802

       M John George Altman 1787-1787

       F Catherine Elizabeth Altman 1788-1870

       F Susanna Altman 1790-1880

       F Louisa Altman 1792-

       F Anna Elizabeth Altman 1793-1871

       F Lucinda Altman 1795-1866

       M Henry Altman 1797-1863

       F Mary Altman 1801-1899

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Events

December 28, 1763 : Birth - Maxatawny Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Sources: GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - 0 - Footnote - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - ShortFootnote - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - Bibliography - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020.3 _TMPLT - Page
February 1, 1764 : Baptism - Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
--- : Occupation - Farmer
December 5, 1782 : Marriage (with Louisa Keppel) - Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
May 29, 1813 : Death - Blairsville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States
Sources: GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - 0 - Footnote - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - ShortFootnote - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - Bibliography - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020.3 _TMPLT - Page
1813 : Burial - Altman Cemetery, Black Lick, Black Lick Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States

Notes

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Sources

Individual: FamilySearch Family Tree

   Birth, death: GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - 0 - Footnote - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - ShortFootnote - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020. - Bibliography - GEDCOM file. Imported on 17 May 2020.3 _TMPLT - Page

https://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=ful... Ancestor #: A002081 Service:
PENNSYLVANIA Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth:
12-26-1763 CUMBERLAND CO PENNSYLVANIA
Death:
5-29-1813 BLACKLICK TWP INDIANA CO PENNSYLVANIA
Service Source:
PA ARCH, 3RD SER, VOL 23, P 320; 5TH SER, VOL 4, P 428
Service Description:
1) CAPT CHRISTOPHER TRUBY, CO OF RANGERS
2) WESTMORELAND CO MILITIA

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   Born 28 December 1763 - Maxatawny Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

   Baptized 1 February 1764 - Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

   Deceased 29 May 1813 - Blairsville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States, aged 49 years old

   Buried in 1813 - Altman Cemetery, Black Lick, Black Lick Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States

Spouses and children
Married to Louisa KEPPEL 1758-1844 with

       F Margaret ALTMAN 1783-1830

       M John Jacob ALTMAN 1783-1854

       M John Philip ALTMAN 1785-1802

       M John George ALTMAN 1787-1787

       F Catherine Elizabeth ALTMAN 1788-1870

       F Susanna ALTMAN 1790-1880

       F Louisa ALTMAN 1792-

       F Anna Elizabeth ALTMAN 1793-1871

       F Lucinda ALTMAN 1795-1866

       M Henry ALTMAN 1797-1863

       F Mary Polly Altman ALTMAN 1801-1899

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Events

28 December 1763 : Birth - Maxatawny Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
1 February 1764 : Baptism - Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
--- : Unknown - Yoeman
(about 1780) : Service militaire
Rev War; Patriot
--- : Domicile - Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., Pa.
--- : Occupation - Farmer
--- : Unknown - Ranger of the Frontier
--- : Unknown - Carpenter & Cabinet maker
--- : Unknown - Served in American Revolution
--- : Marriage (with Louisa KEPPEL)
5 December 1782 : Marriage (with Louisa KEPPEL) - Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
5 December 1782 : Marriage (with Louisa KEPPEL) - Harrold's Church,Westmoreland,PA
29 May 1813 : Death - Blairsville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States
1813 : Burial - Altman Cemetery, Black Lick, Black Lick Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States

Notes

Individual Note

Religion: Lutheran

(Philip Altman) was of a very resolute c

(Philip Altman) was of a very resolute character. At one time therewere three men came to his fish basket on Blacklick (Creek) to rob it.He talked to them and tried to drive them away, but they resisted intheir course, and the three were wading along the far wing of the fishdam toward the basket. He shot the middle man through the bowels. Theyreturned immediately and the two took the wounded man home (about amile). He then hurried home when he saw what was done, and got a horseand took a case of horse pistols with him and overtook them on their wayhome, and made them tell their name at the point of a pistol (for it wasso dark he could not see them), and then he went on to Squire Loughrysand gave him self up. It caused him a great deal of trouble. He wastried by Court in Indiana for manslaughter and found guilty and wassentenced to County jail for six months. The story of the men wading towards his trap and one being shot byPhilip is most likely accurate. The follow-up by Philip with a "case(brace?) of horse pistols" is not recounted in the court records but mayallow for some conclusion relative to whether one or two guns were used.The early reports suggest that Philip carried two guns, but theindictment clearly describes Philip holding and firing one twenty dollargun when he shot Joseph Reed. This would have been a muzzle-loadingflintlock rifle. There would appear to be no Issue relative to the fact that PhilipAltman shot Joseph Reed on the night of May 6, 1811 and that Reed diedof his wounds. Although Philip may have "gave himself up" to the Justiceof the Peace William Loughry, the first information now available is thesworn statement of Joseph Reed's brother, James, who on May 20, in frontof Justice Loughry, accused Philip of shooting his brother who at thatpoint was dying of his wounds. Reed claimed that the group was "kindlinga fire" and about to fish when Philip arrived and created havoc... The following day, on the 20 of May, the coroner, Joseph Tur ner,held an inquisition relative to the dead body of Joseph Reed. Thecoroner and the jurors (local individuals called by the Coroner to givean opinion, not jurors in the courtroom sense of the word) affirmed theirbelief that Philip Altman "murdered" Joseph Reed who died as a result ofthe gunshot wounds. They parenthetically noted that Philip "has left atract of land and other property in Blacklick". Joseph Reed died on the 8th of May. Also on the 8th Loughry statesthe Philip was 'brought before me' and 'charged with the murder of JosephReed". In this document, wherein Philip is called a prisoner, the use of"two guns" is twice referenced. Philip appears to claim that he wasdefending himself, having had a stone thrown at him while arguing withthe group in the water of Blacklick Creek. ...Of particular significance is the phrase "of his maliceaforethought...which clearly shows that the Grand Jury had instructed theAttorney General to regard this as a murder case and to seek the deathpenalty. Philip, presumably on advice of counsel, pleads "Not guilty" tothe murder charge. ...September 11, 1811..."twelve honest and lawful men who being dulyimpaneled, elected, chosen and sworn upon their respective oaths, do saythat they fined the prisoner Not Guilty". ...he was released on probation, after four and one-half months injail....Philip did not outlive the five years of his probation, dying onMay 29, 1813. JIM SHERLOCK, Columbus, Oh. in"THE PIONEERING ALTMANS"?

[v16t1349.ftw] Lived on a farm in Green

[v16t1349.ftw] Lived on a farm in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA. In 1787, there was a severe storm which blew down their house and killed their infant child, George. They then bought 102 acres near the mouth of Blacklick Creek on the North side of the Conemaugh River where they built a cabin. "They made it of round timbers and had to make it secure to keep them from the ravages of the Indians." The land is approximately 3 miles down river from the current town of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, which was established in 1818. Indiana County was split from Westmoreland County in 1806 with its southern boundary being the Conemaugh River. Philip served during the Revolutionary War as a Ranger on the frontier in Captain Christopher Truby's company. On May 6, 1811, Philip Altman shot Joseph Reed who died of his wounds. He was tried by Court in Indiana, PA for manslaughter and was found guilty of killing Reed, whom he found stealing from his fish basket on the Blacklick Creek. This was the first murder trial in Indiana County and the hand written records of the trial can be found in the Indiana County Court House. Philip pled "Not Guilty" to the charge of first degree murder which was punishable by death. He was tried before a jury of 12 "lawful men" who found him Not Guilty. He was sentenced to county jail for 6 months and was put on probation for 5 years for manslaughter. (NOTE: The probation was probably really a peace bond; i.e. he was obliged to keep the peace for five years.) He did not outlive his probation and died on May 29, 1813. Non-standard gedcom data: 1 _MDCL Another date of death was reported as 4/12/1813 Buried in Altman Cemetery 2 SOUR @S08477@ 3 DATA 4 TEXT Date of Import: Oct 14, 2003

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Revolutionary War - Continental Lines -

Revolutionary War - Continental Lines - Westmoreland Militia Burial: 1813 Altman Cemetery, Blacklick Twp.,Indiana Co.,Pa Occupation: Farmer Misc. 1780 Lived in Westmoreland Co.,Pa.

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- Philip Altman, "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950" - "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-W66Z : 16 September 2021), Philip Altman, . - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-W66Z

- Johan Philipp Altmann, "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950" - "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2V7-YV8 : 27 January 2020), Johan Philipp Altmann, 1764. -  [- This extracted record was used to create this person in Family Tree.]

- Legacy NFS Source: John Philip Altman - death:  - 'I Dream Of Genealogy'-( http:http://www.idreamof.com/tree_earhart_fm.html ) -  [- death:   

birth: 28 December 1763; Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States] - Migrated from user-supplied source citation: urn:familysearch:source:2007960138

- Philip Altman in entry for Jacob Altman, "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950" - "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-WXT2 : 16 September 2021), Philip Altman in entry for Jacob Altman, . - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-WXT2

- John Philip Altman in entry for John Philip Altman, "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950" - "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2NX-T7S : 27 January 2020), John Philip Altman in entry for John Philip Altman, 1785.

- Philip Altman in entry for Levi Altman, "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950" - "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-WXW2 : 16 September 2021), Philip Altman in entry for Levi Altman, . - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-WXW2 - They match.

- Philip Altman in entry for John Jacob Altman, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999" - "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-ZDL2 : 11 January 2021), Philip Altman in entry for John Jacob Altman, 1783. - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-ZDL2 - same

- Philip Altman in entry for John George Altman, "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950" - "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2NX-T77 : 27 January 2020), Philip Altman in entry for John George Altman, 1787.

- Legacy NFS Source: John Philip Altman - birth: 28 December 1763; Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States - IGI-International Genealogical Index. LDS Church. Salt Lake City, Utah. -  [- birth: 28 December 1763; Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States] - Migrated from user-supplied source citation: urn:familysearch:source:2007960117

- John Philip Altman in entry for John Philip Altman, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999" - "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-D6BH : 11 January 2021), John Philip Altman in entry for John Philip Altman, 1785. - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-D6BH - same

- Johan Philip Altmann, "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950" - "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HFX4-ZGMM : 27 January 2020), Johan Philip Altmann, 1764.

- Philip Altman in entry for John George Altman, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999" - "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTB-CC36 : 11 January 2021), Philip Altman in entry for John George Altman, 1787. - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTB-CC36 - same

- Philip Altman in entry for Susanna Altman, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999" - "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-V7CQ : 11 January 2021), Philip Altman in entry for Susanna Altman, 1790. - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-V7CQ - same

- Johan Philipp Altmann, "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950" - "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HFXH-3YW2 : 27 January 2020), Johan Philipp Altmann, 1764.

- Philip Altman in entry for Samuel Altman, "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950" - "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-WXN2 : 16 September 2021), Philip Altman in entry for Samuel Altman, . - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-WXN2

- Philip Altman in entry for Mary Altman, "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950" - "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-WFPZ : 16 September 2021), Philip Altman in entry for Mary Altman, . - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-WFPZ

- John Phillip Altman, "Find A Grave Index" - "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVKF-CDG1 : 30 May 2020), Philip, 1813; Burial, , ; citing record ID , Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com. - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVKF-CDG1

- Legacy NFS Source: Philip Altman - Ancestry Family Trees, Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network.  Original data:  Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members., Page number: Ancestry Family Trees -  [- This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files.  Note:  The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created.  

This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created.] - Migrated from user-supplied source citation: urn:familysearch:source:2734080974

- John Philip Altman in entry for Anna Elizabeth Altman, "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950" - "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2VQ-W29 : 27 January 2020), John Philip Altman in entry for Anna Elizabeth Altman, 1793.

- Johan Philipp Altmann, "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950" - "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2V7-TC1 : 27 January 2020), Johan Philipp Altmann, 1764. -  [- This extracted record was used to create this person in Family Tree.]

- John Philip Altman in entry for John Philip Altman, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999" - "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-8ZF9 : 11 January 2021), John Philip Altman in entry for John Philip Altman, 1785. - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-8ZF9 - same

- Philip Altman in entry for Margaret Altman, "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950" - "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-WFZM : 16 September 2021), Philip Altman in entry for Margaret Altman, . - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-WFZM

- Philip Altman in entry for Philip Altman, "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950" - "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-W6T2 : 16 September 2021), Philip Altman in entry for Philip Altman, . - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-W6T2

- Philip Altman in entry for Louisa or Louise Kepple Altman, "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950" - "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-W6PZ : 16 September 2021), Philip Altman in entry for Louisa or Louise Kepple Altman, . - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZB7B-W6PZ - same

- John Philip Altman in entry for Anna Elizabeth Altman, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999" - "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-8QJD : 11 January 2021), John Philip Altman in entry for Anna Elizabeth Altman, 1793. - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-8QJD - same

- John Philip Altman in entry for John Philip Altman, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999" - "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-H1TS : 11 January 2021), John Philip Altman in entry for John Philip Altman, 1785. - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-H1TS - same

Sources
Individual: FamilySearch Family Tree
age -213- https://archive.org/details/biographicalhist00wile_0/page/n93/mode/...

SAMUEL D. STIFFEY, a well-established I and active dealer in stoves and tinware at Blairsville, is a son of Daniel and Mary (Altnian) Stiffey, and was born in Black Lick township, Indiana county, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1842. His father, Daniel Stiffey, was born in Prussia, in 1790, and early in life emigrated from that country to eastern Pennsylvania, where he remained for several years. He eventually established himself in Black Lick township, where he followed his trade of reed- maker and at the same time was engaged in i farming. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church until his death, which occurred in 1844, when he was fifty-nine years of age. He married Mary Altman, who was a member of the old family of Altman's in Black Lick township, who had taken up a tract of land in 1796, known as the " Deserted Village," from the fact that on it had been an Indian camping-ground for many years. In the house in which she was born, she was after- j ward married and also died. She was a humble and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was a daughter of Philip Altman, a farmer, who was born December 28, 1763, and died May 29, 1813.

https://gw.geneanet.org/vccook?n=altman&oc=&p=john+philip Name Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 - Ancestry.com - 1,2204::0 Volume: 306 1,2204::1258910 Indiana Co., Will Book B1 pg34 Will # 343&ltbr&gt History of Indiana (1880) page 376. Subj: Second Phillip Altman Story June - September, 1811 In the Philip Stiffey family narrative of 1886, Philip notes that his grandfather, Philip Altman, was in an altercation with some men attempting to rob his fish trap. He states that Philip Altman was sentenced to jail for six months after being convicted in court for manslaughter. William Steffee, Philip Altmans great-great-great-grandson, visited the Indiana County, Pennsylvania courthouse in August, 1996 and found the records of the trial in the first court record book. This book, covering court proceedings from the beginning of the county in 1807 to 1813, is hand written, falling apart, and not indexed. The Altman entries, the first dealing with the capital offense of murder, were found beginning on page 110 of the book in the 1811 June and September Quarter Sessions of the Court (Court was held quarterly). Once these were found, the clerk was able to find additional supporting documents relative to the trial All of the documents listed are reproduced in the appendix along with a typewritten translation. They are 1. Information of James Reed in behalf of the Commonwealth vs. Phillip Aultman 2. The Examination of Phillip Aultman when a Prisoner. 3. Inquisition held on the Dead Body of Joseph Reed. 4. Bonding of Witnesses for the trial. 5. Minutes of the June Session, 1811. 6. Grand Jury Indictment against Philip Altman, June, 1811. 7. Grand Jury Indictment against Philip Altman, September, 1811. 8. List of sworn witnesses and the jury verdict of Not Guilty. 9. The conditions of Philip Altmans probation. Philip Altman bought 102 acres of land in 1789, lying in Westmoreland County on the north side of the Conemaugh River where it is joined by Blacklick Creek . The land is approximately 3 miles down river from the current town of Blairsville Pennsylvania (established in 1818). Indiana County was split from Westmoreland County in 1806 with its southern boundary being the Conemaugh River Consistent spelling of names was not a significant issue in the l9th century. In this instance, Philip was called Aultinan until his court appearance when Altman (presumably correct) was used. Philip, the son of the Immigrant Anthony Altman, married Louisa Keppel in 1782 and the couple had nine children. The youngest, Mary (or Polly) would marry Daniel Stiffey (1790-1849) in 1820. Daniels older brother, Philip Stiffey, recorded a family history in 1886. It is in this document that Philip relates the incident about his Grandfather, Philip Altman. First, lets examine what Philip Stiffey wrote about his grandfather in 1886, which is presumably the story passed down through the family. He [Philip Altman] was of a very resolute character. At one time there were three men came to his fish basket on Blacklick [Creek] to rob it. He talked to them and tried to drive them away,

https://gw.geneanet.org/franky49?n=altman&oc=&p=philip

Individual Note Lived on a farm in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA. In 1787, there was a severe storm which blew down their house and killed their infant child, George. They then bought 102 acres near the mouth of Blacklick Creek on the North side of the Conemaugh River where they built a cabin.

"They made it of round timbers and had to make it secure to keep them from the ravages of the Indians." The land is approximately 3 miles down river from the current town of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, which was established in 1818. Indiana County was split from Westmoreland County in 1806 with its southern boundary being the Conemaugh River.

Philip and his family are listed in the 1790 US cnesus as follows: "Name of head of family: Altman, Philip; Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1; Free white males under 16 years: 2; Free white Females, including heads of families: 2."

Philip served during the Revolutionary War as a Ranger on the frontier in Captain Christopher Truby's company.

On May 6, 1811, Philip Altman shot Joseph Reed who died of his wounds. He was tried by Court in Indiana, PA for manslaughter and was found guilty of killing Reed, whom he found stealing from his fish basket on the Blacklick Creek. This was the first murder trial in Indiana County and the hand written records of the trial can be found in the Indiana County Court House.

Philip pled "Not Guilty" to the charge of first degree murder which was punishable by death. He was tried before a jury of 12 "lawful men" who found him Not Guilty. He was sentenced to county jail for 6 months and was put on probation for 5 years for manslaughter. (NOTE: The probation was probably really a peace bond; i.e. he was obliged to keep the peace for five years.) He did not outlive his probation and died on May 29, 1813.

https://gw.geneanet.org/hamel33380?n=altman&oc=&p=john+philip

Born 26 December 1763 - Grimville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States Baptized 1 February 1764 - Grimville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States Deceased 29 May 1813 - Blairsville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States, aged 49 years old Buried in 1813 - Altman Cem-Blacklick Twp, Indiana Co, PA
Spouses
Married 5 December 1782, Hempfield Township,Westmoreland Co.,Pa., to Louisa KEPPEL 1758-1844
(hide) Events 26 December 1763 : Birth - Grimville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States 1 February 1764 : Baptism - Grimville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States (about 1780) : Service militaire Rev War; Patriot --- : Unknown - Served in American Revolution --- : Unknown - Ranger of the Frontier --- : Unknown - Yoeman --- : Domicile - Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., Pa. --- : Occupation - Farmer --- : Unknown - Carpenter & Cabinet maker 5 December 1782 : Marriage (with Louisa KEPPEL) - Hempfield Township,Westmoreland Co.,Pa. 5 December 1782 : Marriage (with Louisa KEPPEL) - Harrold's Church,Westmoreland,PA 5 December 1782 : Marriage (with Louisa KEPPEL) - Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States 29 May 1813 : Death - Blairsville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States 1813 : Burial - Altman Cem-Blacklick Twp, Indiana Co, PA

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Religion: Lutheran === Revolutionary War - Continental Lines - === Revolutionary War - Continental Lines - Westmoreland Militia Burial: 1813 Altman Cemetery, Blacklick Twp.,Indiana Co.,Pa Occupation: Farmer Misc. 1780 Lived in Westmoreland Co.,Pa. === ?? Line 25155: (New PAF RIN=1846) 1 FAMC === ?? Line 25155: (New PAF RIN=1846) 1 FAMC 2 SLGC 3 DATE SUBMITTED === [v16t1349.ftw] Lived on a farm in Green === [v16t1349.ftw] Lived on a farm in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA. In 1787, there was a severe storm which blew down their house and killed their infant child, George. They then bought 102 acres near the mouth of Blacklick Creek on the North side of the Conemaugh River where they built a cabin. "They made it of round timbers and had to make it secure to keep them from the ravages of the Indians." The land is approximately 3 miles down river from the current town of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, which was established in 1818. Indiana County was split from Westmoreland County in 1806 with its southern boundary being the Conemaugh River. Philip served during the Revolutionary War as a Ranger on the frontier in Captain Christopher Truby's company. On May 6, 1811, Philip Altman shot Joseph Reed who died of his wounds. He was tried by Court in Indiana, PA for manslaughter and was found guilty of killing Reed, whom he found stealing from his fish basket on the Blacklick Creek. This was the first murder trial in Indiana County and the hand written records of the trial can be found in the Indiana County Court House. Philip pled "Not Guilty" to the charge of first degree murder which was punishable by death. He was tried before a jury of 12 "lawful men" who found him Not Guilty. He was sentenced to county jail for 6 months and was put on probation for 5 years for manslaughter. (NOTE: The probation was probably really a peace bond; i.e. he was obliged to keep the peace for five years.) He did not outlive his probation and died on May 29, 1813. Non-standard gedcom data: 1 _MDCL Another date of death was reported as 4/12/1813 Buried in Altman Cemetery 2 SOUR @S08477@ 3 DATA 4 TEXT Date of Import: Oct 14, 2003 === (Philip Altman) was of a very resolute c === (Philip Altman) was of a very resolute character. At one time there were three men came to his fish basket on Blacklick (Creek) to rob it.He talked to them and tried to drive them away, but they resisted in their course, and the three were wading along the far wing of the fish dam toward the basket. He shot the middle man through the bowels. They returned immediately and the two took the wounded man home (about a mile). He then hurried home when he saw what was done, and got a horse and took a case of horse pistols with him and overtook them on their way home, and made them tell their name at the point of a pistol (for it was so dark he could not see them), and then he went on to Squire Loughrys and gave him self up. It caused him a great deal of trouble. He was tried by Court in Indiana for manslaughter and found guilty and was sentenced to County jail for six months. The story of the men wading towards his trap and one being shot by Philip is most likely accurate. The follow-up by Philip with a "case(brace?) of horse pistols" is not recounted in the court records but may allow for some conclusion relative to whether one or two guns were used.The early reports suggest that Philip carried two guns, but the indictment clearly describes Philip holding and firing one twenty dollar gun when he shot Joseph Reed. This would have been a muzzle-loading flintlock rifle. There would appear to be no Issue relative to the fact that Philip Altman shot Joseph Reed on the night of May 6, 1811 and that Reed died of his wounds. Although Philip may have "gave himself up" to the Justice of the Peace William Loughry, the first information now available is the sworn statement of Joseph Reed's brother, James, who on May 20, in front of Justice Loughry, accused Philip of shooting his brother who at that point was dying of his wounds. Reed claimed that the group was "kind linga fire" and about to fish when Philip arrived and created havoc The following day, on the 20 of May, the coroner, Joseph Turner,held an inquisition relative to the dead body of Joseph Reed. The coroner and the jurors (local individuals called by the Coroner to give an opinion, not jurors in the courtroom sense of the word) affirmed their belief that Philip Altman "murdered" Joseph Reed who died as a result of the gunshot wounds. They parenthetically noted that Philip "has left a tract of land and other property in Blacklick". Joseph Reed died on the 8th of May. Also on the 8th Loughry states the Philip was 'brought before me' and 'charged with the murder of Joseph Reed". In this document, wherein Philip is called a prisoner, the use of"two guns" is twice referenced. Philip appears to claim that he was defending himself, having had a stone thrown at him while arguing with the group in the water of Blacklick Creek. ...Of particular significance is the phrase "of his malice aforethought...which clearly shows that the Grand Jury had instructed the Attorney General to regard this as a murder case and to seek the death penalty. Philip, presumably on advice of counsel, pleads "Not guilty" to the murder charge. ...September 11, 1811..."twelve honest and lawful men who being duly impaneled, elected, chosen and sworn upon their respective oaths, do say that they fined the prisoner Not Guilty". ...he was released on probation, after four and one-half months in jail....Philip did not outlive the five years of his probation, dying on May 29, 1813. JIM SHERLOCK, Columbus, Oh. in"THE PIONEERING ALTMAN'S"?
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   Born 28 December 1763 - Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States     Deceased 29 May 1813 - Blairsville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States, aged 49 years old

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Johann Anthony Altman 1729-1809 Ann Marie Joghs 1720-1809
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Married 5 December 1782, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, to Louisa Keppel 1758-1844 with M Jacob Altman 1783-1854 M John Phillip Altman 1785-1802 M Johann George Altman 1787-1788 F Catherine Altman 1788-1870 F Susanna Altman 1790-1844 F Louisa Altman 1792- F Elizabeth Altman 1793-1871 F Lucinda Lucy Altman 1795-1866 M Henry Altman 1797-1862 F Mary Polly Altman 1801-1849
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Prof. Kellogg Altman, Say, Cribbs and Fair Genealogies (Hist Soc Indiana Co files) The tract of land on which the farm was located was taken up in 1796. On the farm is part of the site of the old town of Newport, commonly called the Deserted Village. On the level tract between the house and a creek is said to have been an Indian camping ground. Bars of lead and other Indian relics were found. The farm lies enclosed between Blacklick creek and the Conemaugh river, and is one of the oldest and best known places in Indiana county. The old graveyard on part of the old farm includes numerious family members. History of Indiana 1880 page 443, 444.

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   Married 5 December 1782 to Louise Keppel, born 20 September 1758 - Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA, deceased 8 March 1844 - Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., PA aged 85 years old with         F Catherine Elizabeth Altman 1788-1870  Married 3 September 1814, Blairsville, Indiana Co., PA, to David Earhart, Rev. 1779-1848 with             M Philip Earhart 1815-             M John Earhart 1816-             M David Earhart 1818-1903 Married 16 November 1841, Somerset, Somerset Co., PA, to Mary Wells Patton 1821-1893 with :                 F Harriet Augusta Earhart 1842-                 F Mary Louisa Earhart 1843-                 F Kate Theodora Earhart 1845-                 M Martin Luther Earhart 1845-                 M Philip Melancthon Earhart 1847-                 F Sarah Catherine Earhart 1849-                 F Josephine Earhart 1851-                 M Albert Mosheim Earhart 1853-                 M Franklin Patton Earhart 1855-                 F Della Earhart 1857-                 M David Milton Earhart 1859-                 M Edwin Stanton Earhart 1867-1930             M Henry Earhart 1819-             F Lucy Earhart 1821-             M Daniel Earhart 1822-             M William Earhart 1824-             M Samuel Earhart 1825-             M Joseph Earhart 1827-             F Mary Earhart 1830-             M Robert Nixon Earhart 1833-

Siblings
F Anna Barbara Altman 1756-1837 Married in 1775, Hempfield Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA, to John George Harrold 1745-1828
Paternal grand-parents, uncles and aunts
M Johann Georg Altman 1692-1761 married (1715) F Johanna Sophia Nehling ca 1700-/1751 M John Anthony Altman 1729-1809
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https://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/default.cfm Service: PENNSYLVANIA Rank(s): PRIVATE Birth: 12-26-1763 CUMBERLAND CO PENNSYLVANIA Death: 5-29-1813 BLACKLICK TWP INDIANA CO PENNSYLVANIA Service Source: PA ARCH, 3RD SER, VOL 23, P 320; 5TH SER, VOL 4, P 428 Service Description: 1) CAPT CHRISTOPHER TRUBY, CO OF RANGERS 2) WESTMORELAND CO MILITIA

https://www.ourfamtree.org/browse.php/Philip-Altmann/p368168 Lived on a farm in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA. In 1787, there was a severe storm which blew down their house and killed their infant child, George. They then bought 102 acres near the mouth of Blacklick Creek on the North side of the Conemaugh River where they built a cabin.

"They made it of round timbers and had to make it secure to keep them from the ravages of the Indians." The land is approximately 3 miles down river from the current town of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, which was established in 1818. Indiana County was split from Westmoreland County in 1806 with its southern boundary being the Conemaugh River.

Philip and his family are listed in the 1790 US cnesus as follows: "Name of head of family: Altman, Philip; Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1; Free white males under 16 years: 2; Free white Females, including heads of families: 2."

Philip served during the Revolutionary War as a Ranger on the frontier in Captain Christopher Truby's company.

On May 6, 1811, Philip Altman shot Joseph Reed who died of his wounds. He was tried by Court in Indiana, PA for manslaughter and was found guilty of killing Reed, whom he found stealing from his fish basket on the Blacklick Creek. This was the first murder trial in Indiana County and the hand written records of the trial can be found in the Indiana County Court House.

Philip pled "Not Guilty" to the charge of first degree murder which was punishable by death. He was tried before a jury of 12 "lawful men" who found him Not Guilty. He was sentenced to county jail for 6 months and was put on probation for 5 years for manslaughter. (NOTE: The probation was probably really a peace bond; i.e. he was obliged to keep the peace for five years.) He did not outlive his probation and died on May 29, 1813.

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Philip Altman b.28 DEC 1763 Maxatawny, Berks County, PA, USA d.29 MAY 1813 Blairsville, Indiana County, PA, USA

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   H.  Philip Altman1763 - 1813     W.  Louisa Keppel1758 - 1844

m. 05 DEC 1782

   Jahn Jacob Altman1783 - 1854     John Philip Altman1785 - 1802     George Altman1787 - BET 1787     Catherine Altman1789 - 1870     Lucinda Altman1795 - 1866     Henry Altman1797 - 1863     Mary Altman1801 - 1849

Add another spouse & children ▼Facts and Events Name Philip Altman Gender Male Birth? 28 DEC 1763 Maxatawny, Berks County, PA, USA Other[1] BET 1774 AND 1783 USAMilit-Beg Marriage 05 DEC 1782 Harrolds Church, Westmoreland County, PA, USAto Louisa Keppel Census[2] 02 AUG 1790 Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, PA, USA Census[3][5] 04 AUG 1800 Armstrong Township, Westmoreland County, PA, USA Census[4] 06 AUG 1810 Black Lick Township, Indiana County, PA, USA Death? 29 MAY 1813 Blairsville, Indiana County, PA, USA Burial[1] Fam Farm, Black Lick Township, Indiana County, PA, USA

The 2nd great grandfather of Amelia Earhart (Jim Blair). ▼References

   ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hatcher, Patricia Law. Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Record Type: (database online), Location: Provo, Utah, Url: www.. (1999), Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vol.1, p. Serial: 11999; Volume: 8.     ↑ United States. 1790 U.S. Census Population Schedule, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, National Archives and. (1790), Philip Altman household, p. 60.     ↑ United States. 1800 U.S. Census Population Schedule, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, National Archives and. (1800), Philip Altman household, p. 75A.     ↑ United States. 1810 U.S. Census Population Schedule, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, National Archives and Recor. (1810), Philip Altman household, p. 69.     ↑ Free White Males Under 10: 3 Free White Males 10 to 15: 2 Free White Males 16 to 25: 1 Free White Males 45 and Over : 1 Free White Females Under 10 : 1 Free White Females 10 to 15 : 2 Free White Females 16 to 25 : 2 Free White Females 45and Over : 1 Number of Household Members Under 16 : 8 Number of Household Members Over 25 : 2 Number of Household Members: 13

http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/indiana/cemeteries/vets0001.txtBuried on John Brown farm Altman, Philip RevWar unknown Continental Lines, Westmoreland Co., Militia 28Dec1763-29May1813 John Brown Farm Blacklick

http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/indiana/areahistory/earlysettlerin... Along and near Crooked creek located Andrew Sharp (killed by the Indians in 1794), Benjamin Walker, Israel Thomas, James McCreight, Jacob Anthony, David Peelor, and John Patison. Among the early settlers along the Conemaugh river, Blacklick creek, and its tributaries, and in the 'southern part of the county, were Charles Campbell, Samuel Dixon, John McCrea, John Harrold, Phillip Altman

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http://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full... https://archive.org/details/historyofcountyo00albe/page/586 ALTMAN, PHILIP Ancestor #: A002081 Service: PENNSYLVANIA Rank(s): PRIVATE Birth: 12-26-1763 CUMBERLAND CO PENNSYLVANIA Death: 5-29-1813 BLACKLICK TWP INDIANA CO PENNSYLVANIA Service Source: PA ARCH, 3RD SER, VOL 23, P 320; 5TH SER, VOL 4, P 428 Service Description: 1) CAPT CHRISTOPHER TRUBY, CO OF RANGERS 2) WESTMORELAND CO MILITIA

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A Patriot of the American Revolution for PENNSYLVANIA with the rank of PRIVATE.  [http://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full...  DAR Ancestor #  A002081]

ALTMAN, PHILIP Ancestor #: A002081 Service: PENNSYLVANIA Rank: PRIVATE Birth: 12-26-1763 BEDFORD CO PENNSYLVANIA Death: 5-29-1813 BLACK LICK CREEK WESTMORELAND CO PENNSYLVANIA Service Description: 1) CAPT. CHRISTOPHER TRUBY'S CO.OF RANGERS 2) WESTMORELAND COUNTY, MILITIA.
The Moorheads and James Kellysettled near the present Indiana in 1772. On Crooked Creek in the seventies settled James Armstrong, Andrew Sharp, who was killed by the Indians in 1794, the Anthonys, Peelors, Altmans, Colemans, Mabons, Neils, Reeds, St. Clairs, Suttons, and other families whose names are stillprominent in the county
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Lived on a farm in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA. In 1787, there was a severe storm which blew down their house and killed their infant child, George. They then bought 102 acres near the mouth of Blacklick Creek on the North side of the Conemaugh River where they built a cabin.

"They made it of round timbers and had to make it secure to keep them from the ravages of the Indians." The land is approximately 3 miles down river from the current town of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, which was established in 1818. Indiana County was split from Westmoreland County in 1806 with its southern boundary being the Conemaugh River. Philip and his family are listed in the 1790 US cnesus as follows: "Name of head of family: Altman, Philip; Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1; Free white males under 16 years: 2; Free white Females, including heads of families: 2."

Philip served during the Revolutionary War as a Ranger on the frontier in Captain Christopher Truby's company.

http://www.ourfamtree.org/browse.php/Philip-Altmann/p368168

On May 6, 1811, Philip Altman shot Joseph Reed who died of his wounds. He was tried by Court in Indiana, PA for manslaughter and was found guilty of killing Reed, whom he found stealing from his fish basket on the Blacklick Creek. This was the first murder trial in Indiana County and the hand written records of the trial can be found in the Indiana County Court House.

Philip pled "Not Guilty" to the charge of first degree murder which was punishable by death. He was tried before a jury of 12 "lawful men" who found him Not Guilty. He was sentenced to county jail for 6 months and was put on probation for 5 years for manslaughter. (NOTE: The probation was probably really a peace bond; i.e. he was obliged to keep the peace for five years.) He did not outlive his probation and died on May 29, 1813.

Lived on a farm in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA.In 1787, there was a severe storm which blew down their house and killed their infant child, George.

Indiana County Pa. Along and near Crooked creek located Andrew Sharp (killed by the Indians in 1794), Benjamin Walker, Israel Thomas, James McCreight, Jacob Anthony, David Peelor, and John Patison. Among the early settlers along the Cone- maugh river, Black Lick creek, and its tributaries, and in the southern part of the county, were Charles Campbell, Samuel Dixon, John McC.rea, John Harrold, Philip Altman, Patrick McGee, Archey Coleman, George Repine, Malachia Sut- ton, William Loughry, Jonathan Doty, Jacob Bricker, James Ewing, James Ferguson, Peter Fair, James McComb, Samuel McCartney, John Neal, Alexan- der Rhea, William Robertson, Daniel Repine, John Shields, Robert Liggot, David Reed, William Graham, Ephraim Wallace, George Mabon, the Ilices, Hugli St. Clair, James McDonald, and William Clark.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~treasures/pa/indiana/caldw... PHILIP ALTMAN. – Our subject is a grandson of Philip Altman and Louisa Kepple, both natives of Westmoreland county, who settled on Black-lick creek, near is confluence with the Conemaugh river, at a very early day, and were living on the banks of the creek when Capt. Andrew Sharp, in 1794, passed down the creek in his boat, with his family. The children of our subject were: James M., b. 1833, m. to Nancy Munshower; Margaret, b. 1834, m. to John Clingenberger; Mary E., b. 1836, d.; Louisa and Susannah, twins, b. 1838, the former m. to Louis Fair, of Illinois, the latter to Benjamin F. Henry, of this county; Martha Ann, d., b. 1840, m. to Noah H. Hunt, of Ohio; Jane, b. 1842, m. to John Hile; Jacob A., d., b. 1844; Emanuel R., b. 1846, settled in Kansas; Maria Cordilla, b. 1848, yet as home; Samuel, b. 1851, m. to Olive Cribbs, and settled in Kansas; John L. S., b. 1855, d. The homestead of our subject was part of lands taken up by Wilkie’s grant. James M., son of our subject, served in the late war in 206th Pennsylvania volunteers, over eleven months.