Abraham Schultz (68-1) 1747-1822

Born: 23 March 1747
Died: 23 December 1822
Buried: Washington Schwenkfelder Cemetery
Spouse: Regina Yeakel (daughter of Christopher Yeakel & Maria Schultz [160-1])
- Born: 1 Oct 1749
- Died: 9 Nov 1826
Married: 24 Oct 1771
Children:
- Benjamin
- Adam (68-3)
- Isaac (68-4)
- Abraham
- Frederick
- Joseph (68-5)
- Melchior (68-6)

Abraham was the oldest child of George and Maria Schultz, and first generation of the line born in Pennsylvania. He was born on his father’s plantation in Upper Hanover, Montgomery County. He married Regina Yeakel, and the couple had six children. Both are buried at the Washington Schwenkfelder Cemetery.

The Genealogical Record outlines Abraham’s love of literature and learning, and his pursuits as a teacher and his dedication to the Schwenkfelder church and community. Among other accomplishments, he represented Montgomery County in the General Assembly of the Commonwealth in 1796 & 1797, and served on many committees.

Also included are details of his son, Benjamin’s career as a physician:

children of Abraham & Regina (yeakel) schultz

Benjamin Schultz was born on July 20, 1772 and died on March 5, 1814. He graduated from the department of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1795 with a Doctor of Medicine degree. According to the Genealogical Record, he suffered an accident which required the removal of a limb and, “without the assistance of a physician he personally directed the operation, although he died from the effects…” His place of burial is purported to be near where he lived in the Middelberg region. According to Find-a-Grave, a book was written by him: “An Account of Dr. Benjamin Schultz of Pa.: Physician, Botanist and Philosopher 1772-1814,” by Andrew S. Berky

Adam Schultz (68-3) is discussed here.

Isaac Schultz (68-4) was born on March 4, 1778 and died on October 15, 1867. He married Susanna Schultz on May 31, 1804, and they had eight children. Isaac was a teacher and was elected secretary of the Society of Schwenkfelders. He had a command of the English language, wrote many papers, and was invited to write for the press. He is buried at the Washington Schwenkfelder Cemetery.

Abraham Schultz was born on February 18, 1781 and died on November 12, 1821. He is buried at the Washington Schwenkfelder Cemetery.

Frederick Schultz was born on August 10, 1784, and died at the age of eleven on December 17, 1794. He is buried at the Washington Schwenkfelder Cemetery.

Joseph Schultz (68-5) was born on January 22, 1787 and died on March 3, 1833. He was married twice, first to Eve Schultz and, after her death, to Hannah Kriebel. Neither couple had any children. He is buried at the Washington Schwenkfelder Cemetery.

Melchior Schultz (68-6) was born on June 23, 1789 and died on November 5, 1875. He married Maria Schultz, and they had three children. He is buried at the Bethesda Cemetery in Montgomery County.